Degree in Liberal Arts Studies - Health Sciences
Degree & Certificate Programs
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- registrar@massasoit.edu
- 555-327-6677 x 1525
- 555-477-2030
- Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Program Details
The Health Sciences Career option is designed for students interested in a health career, or who have completed health science course credits in an associate degree program or a certificate in a health program, and are seeking to be employed in entry-level health positions, or interested in transferring to a four-year institution to continue in an allied health program. Students who have completed a certificate in a health program will also be eligible to obtain an industry-recognized certification.
Graduates earn an Associate in Science Degree.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Liberal Studies Health Science option will achieve the outcomes of the Liberal Studies degree. Additionally, graduates are prepared to:
- Identify skills and knowledge necessary for a health care worker;
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in healthcare environments;
- Demonstrate professional and ethical work habits as they apply to health care environments;
- Exhibit interpersonal and communication skills with patients, peers, other health care personnel, and the public;
- Recognize the impact of different cultures in the healthcare environment;
- Transfer to an allied health bachelor’s degree program.
Pathway
Degree in Liberal Arts Studies-Health Sciences
A minimum of 20 class and credits is required At least 16 credits of your program must be taken at Massasoit. Note: Each course completed and passed can only fulfill one program The same course cannot be used to satisfy multiple program requirements.
Semester 1
4 Credits in BIOL 121
Biological Principles I
3 Credits ENGL 101
English Composition I
3 Credits in either MATH 158 or MATH 203 higher
(Introduction to Statistics or College Algebra or higher)
3 Credits in PSYC 101
General Psychology
3 Credits in History Elective
Semester 2
4 Credits in BIOL 201
Anatomy and Physiology I
3 Credits in ENGL 102
English Composition II
3 Credits in SOCI 104
Principles of Sociology
3 Credits in History Elective
3 Credits in General elective
Semester 3
4 Credits in BIOL 202
Anatomy and Physiology II
3 Credits in 200 level Literature Elective
3 Credits in General elective
3 Credits in General elective
3 Credits in General elective
Semester 4
3 Credits in PSYC 205
Developmental Psychology
3 Credits in either SPCH 105 or SPCH 107
(Speech Communication or Oral Interpretation)
3 Credits in 200 level Literature elective
3 Credits in General elective
3 Credits in General elective
This academic map is a suggested semester-by-semester guide to keep you on a clear path to program completion. Please note that some classes are offered only in certain semesters, have prerequisites, or minimum passing grades. Winter and/or Summer Session classes may be available for some classes. Your academic advisor will provide you with clear direction needed to stay on course and discuss scheduling options with you. Taking courses not reflected on this map may result in courses not counting toward the completion of your requirements.