Health Science

This program is offered for students interested in preparing for careers in the allied health fields, such as nursing, physical therapy, optometry, occupational therapy, and many others. The courses will prepare students for advanced coursework in certificate programs or for transfer to four-year institutions to pursue degrees such as public health. Students will acquire knowledge of human anatomy, chemistry, communication, psychology, human physiology, anthropology, and/or nutrition. Students must complete all required courses for a total of 20 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to identify anatomical structures and describe the function of important systems in the human body, and be well-prepared for courses in the health science professions.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Science degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Science Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
	A minimum of 14 units in one of the following options and additional 6 elective units is required.
	OPTION A
	BIOL 115 or BIOL 122	Human Biology Introduction to Biology	4 or 4
	BIOL 120	Human Anatomy	5
MATH 90 or 90+, or one year of high school algebra with a grade of "C" or better MATH 90 or 90+, or one year of high school algebra with a grade of "C" or better	CHEM 110 or CHEM 120	Elements of General Chemistry Fundamentals of College Chemistry (Inorganic)	5 or 5
	OPTION B
	BIOL 120	Human Anatomy	5
BIOL 120 and CHEM 101 or 110 or 120	BIOL 121	Introduction to Physiology	4
MATH 90 or 90+, or one year of high school algebra with a grade of "C" or better MATH 90 or 90+, or one year of high school algebra with a grade of "C" or better	CHEM 110 or CHEM 120	Elements of General Chemistry Fundamentals of College Chemistry (Inorganic)	5 or 5
	Choose one course from each category (6 units)
	Category 1 - Speech
	SPCH 100	Interpersonal Communication	3
	SPCH 101	Public Speaking	3
	SPCH 103	Group Discussion	3
	Category 2 - Social Science
	ANTHR 102	Cultural Anthropology	3
	NUTR 125	Elements of Nutrition	3
	PSYCH 101	General Psychology	3
	PSYCH 106	Developmental Psychology	3
	SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		20

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2020	GCC Catalog 2020-2021
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.