Apr 05, 2025  
Reynolds Community College Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Reynolds Community College Catalog 2025-2026

Health Sciences AS (Transfer) (620)


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PURPOSE: The associate degree in Health Sciences is intended for those who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in a health science program such as public health, community health or kinesiology. 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:  

  • Students demonstrate the ability to provide collaborative care
  • Demonstrate basic lab skills, apply the scientific method and related concepts and principles to make informed decisions and engage with issues related to health environments
  • Practice professional behaviors in order to provide quality care and best practices in the health care setting.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission

PROGRAM NOTES: This degree satisfies the requirements for the Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS).  The specific UCGS courses or elective options are identified in the program roadmap below.

COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT: Students will meet the college’s computer competency requirement through the completion of HLT 110 - Personal and Community Health HLT 143 - Medical Terminology HLT 206 - Introduction to Kinesiology HLT 215 - Personal Stress and Stress Management HLT 228 - Introduction to Public Health , and HLT 230 - Principles of Nutrition and Human Development .  

Curriculum:


Total: 60 - 61 Credit Hours


1Students should speak with the advisor and consult the appropriate four-year transfer guide for recommendations on major and elective courses, as well as specific college requirements. 

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