General Science, Option in Allied Health, AS

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The General Science degree program (Option in Allied Health) provides students wishing to pursue careers in allied health fields, including nursing, radiology, and dental hygiene, with a structured program of pre-clinical course work. Students may use the foundation provided by this degree to pursue a four-year degree or may enter the workplace.

This program articulates with one or more institutions or agencies. Refer to the Articulation Agreements section of the catalog for further detail.

Learning Outcomes:

Recipients of the Associate of Science in General Science will be able to demonstrate:

effective verbal, written, and graphic communication to accurately and appropriately read, inform, and convey scientific information;
critical analysis and interpretation of information collected through research or laboratory experiences, based on scientific methodology, principles, and sound and logical reasoning;
continuous academic preparedness in the life and physical sciences that leads to potential career and professional pathways;
application of math operations, graphic data and algebraic formula necessary to collect, analyze, and interpret scientific data through laboratory investigation and experimentation; and
utilization of current and emerging instrumentation and related technologies in the collection and recording of scientific data.

Required Courses for Associate of Science in General Science Allied Health Option:

Freshman Year

First Semester: 14 Hours

ENGL 101:Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 102:College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
BLGY 230:Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 3 or
BLGY 120:Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 3
BLGY 230L:Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I Credit Hours: 1 or
BLGY 120L:Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab Credit Hours: 1
Approved Science Elective Credit Hours: 4 *

Second Semester: 16 Hours

ENGL 102:Composition and Rhetoric II Credit Hours: 3
MATH Elective Credit Hours: 3
BLGY 231:Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 3 or
ALHT 206:Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3
Approved Science Elective Credit Hours: 4 *
SPCH 110:Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3

Sophomore Year

First Semester: 15 Hours

CTEC 100:Computer Concepts Credit Hours: 3
Humanities Elective Credits Hours: 3
Approved Science Elective Credits Hours: 3 * or
Social Sciences Elective Credits Hours: 3
Approved Science Elective Credit Hours: 3 * or
Humanities Elective Credit Hours: 3
Approved Elective Credit Hours: 3 * *

Second Semester: 15 Hours

Social Science Elective Credit Hours: 3
Fine Arts Elective Credit Hours: 3
Approved Science Elective Credit Hours: 3 *
Approved Science Elective Credit Hours: 3 *
Approved Elective Credit Hours: 3 * *

Total Credit Hours required for the Associate of Science in General Science: 60

* Approved science electives for this degree plan only: ALHT 102 , ALHT 105 , ALHT 109 , ALHT 112 , ALHT 114 , ALHT 115 , ALHT 116 , ALHT 201 , ALHT 203 , ALHT 206 , ALHT 207 , and ALHT 209 ;any course with a BLGY prefix; any course with a CHEM prefix; EMTP 100 ; HLPE 221 ; MOS 107 , MOS 109 , MOS 110 , MOS 111 ,

MOS 113:Reimbursement Methodology

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lab hours per week: 0

Prerequisite(s): BLGY 110 , BLGY 120 , CTEC 115 , and MOS 107
Corequisite(s): MOS 109 and MOS 110
The use of coded data and health information in reimbursement and payment systems utilized in health care settings and managed care. The course will review prospective payment systems, third party payers, billing and insurance procedures, explanation of benefits statements, peer review organizations, managed care, and compliance issues. (Fall only)
, and MOS 118 ; any course with a PHSC prefix; any course with a PHYS prefix; STEC 101 , STEC 102 , STEC 110 , STEC 112 , STEC 120 , and STEC 121 , and other science courses approved by the advisor.

** Any non-remedial course, approved by the advisor.