School of Health Sciences
The Associate of Science in Health Professions program introduces students to the essential concepts necessary for entry-level positions in the field of Health Science. Through this program, students develop a solid understanding of the human body, examine health and physiology-related issues, and stay updated with current advancements in the field. They also gain the ability to apply relevant information to real-world scenarios. The degree prepares students for transfer to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences at Georgia Highlands College. Additionally, students who complete this degree will have fulfilled key course requirements for advanced degrees in fields such as Physiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Medical Doctor, and other health-related disciplines. Online completion is available.
To qualify for graduation, students must meet all graduation requirements.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning 1 | |
| College Algebra | |
| Precalculus | |
| COMM 1100 | Human Communication | 2-3 |
| or COMM 1110 | Public Speaking |
| 2 |
| Special Topics: Humanities | |
| Special Topics: Mathematics | |
| Special Topics:Science | |
| Special Topics: Social Science | |
| 3 |
| World Literature I | |
| World Literature II | |
| British Literature I | |
| British Literature II | |
| American Literature I | |
| American Literature II | |
| Latino Literature | |
| African-American Literature | |
| 3 |
| Art Appreciation | |
| Art History to Renaissance | |
| Art History Renaissance to Pre | |
| Humanities in Drama | |
| World Literature I | |
| World Literature II | |
| British Literature I | |
| British Literature II | |
| American Literature I | |
| American Literature II | |
| Latino Literature | |
| African-American Literature | |
| Film Appreciation | |
| History of Motion Pictures | |
| Studies In Humanities | |
| Music Appreciation | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | |
| Intro to Religion | |
| Elementary Spanish I | |
| Elementary Spanish II | |
| Intermediate Spanish I | |
| Intermediate Spanish II | |
| Theater Appreciation | |
| 8 |
| Introduction to Biology I
and Introduction to Biology I Lab
and Introduction to Biology II
and Introduction to Biology II Lab | |
| Principles of Biology I
and Principles of Biology II | |
| Survey of Chemistry I
and Survey of Chemistry II | |
| Principles of Chemistry I
and Principles of Chemistry I Lab
and Principles of Chemistry II
and Principles of Chemistry II Lab | |
| Introductory Physics I
and Introductory Physics II | |
| Principles of Physics I
and Principles of Physics II | |
| 3-4 |
| Precalculus | |
| Applied Calculus | |
| Calculus I | |
| Elementary Statistics | |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
| HIST 2111 | American History I | 3 |
| or HIST 2112 | American History II |
| 3 |
| World Civilization to 1500 | |
| World Civ Since 1500 | |
| Western Civilization I | |
| Western Civilization II | |
| 3 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| World Civilization to 1500 | |
| World Civ Since 1500 | |
| Western Civilization I | |
| Western Civilization II | |
| American History I | |
| American History II | |
| Minorities in U.S. History | |
| Economic History | |
| Intro to Global Issues | |
| Intro to Domestic Issues | |
| Intro to General Psychology (Recommended) | |
| Intro to Religion | |
| Introductory Sociology | |
| Intro to Social Problems | |
| STAT 1401 | Elementary Statistics 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 2251K | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3-4 |
| or PHED 2603 | Functnl Anatomy & Physiology I |
| 3 |
| Intro to General Psychology 3 | |
| Introductory Sociology 3 | |
| 8-15 |
| |
| PHED 1010 | Concepts of Fitness/Health | 2 |
| 2 |
| Total Hours | 64-66 |
