Associate in Arts

Health Sciences Concentration

Department

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

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
14

Second Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16

Third Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Humanities & Fine Arts  +
3
Behavioral & Social Sciences  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
16-17

Fourth Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Humanities & Fine Arts  +
3
Humanities & Fine Arts  +
3
Elective (if needed)  +
2 - 3
Sub-Total Credits
14-17
Total Credits
60
Transfer Information
Career Outlook

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.

This occupational profile is provided by O*NET.

See also: What can I do with this major?

Program Outcomes

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.