This concentration is designed for the student who is interested in establishing the groundwork for a health career or is interested in pursuing an A. A. degree, and/or planning to transfer to a 4-year college. To optimize the student's experience and success, the student is encouraged to work with an advisor or transfer counselor to select the appropriate elective courses for the career the student wishes to pursue. Successful completion of this concentration is not a guarantee of admission into a selective health program.
Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.
Learn more about the program and apply at Associate in Arts - Health Sciences
Requirements
First Semester
MAT130 or MAT150
×Second Semester
Elective
×Third Semester
Humanities & Fine Arts
×Choose one from the following:
Behavioral & Social Sciences
×Choose one course from the following:
Concentration Elective for Health Sciences
×Choose from the following:
Fourth Semester
Concentration Elective for Health Sciences
×Choose from the following:
Concentration Elective for Health Sciences
×Choose from the following:
Humanities & Fine Arts
×Choose one from the following:
Humanities & Fine Arts
×Choose one from the following:
Elective (if needed)
×Health career roles continue to be in high demand in our service area and beyond. This concentration provides the student with a strong basic education on which to build knowledge for the specific healthcare profession of choice.
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See also: What can I do with this major?
With advisor consultation and upon successful completion of the selected courses, students are able to:
- Achieve the prerequisites and basic course knowledge to design a schedule to meet the requirements for a variety of health career educational program at Cape Cod Community College and for transfer;
- Demonstrate basic knowledge in the social and natural sciences;
- Communicate effectively;
- Apply information literacy;
- Demonstrate an appreciation for art and culture;
- Discuss ethical issues.
Students applying to the Nursing program are advised to complete MAT150: Elementary Statistics
Note: The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to Degree Requirements.