The ever-evolving health care landscape continually creates novel roles, and individuals with foundational knowledge in health care coupled with specific, concentrated skill sets can prove increasingly marketable in these new positions. 黑洞社区’s 100% online A.S. in Health Sciences program is intended to create exactly these opportunities for entry-level career starters, as well as mid-career changers, to enter health care positions with maximal career mobility.
Through the core courses in this Health Science associate degree program, you will gain solid foundational knowledge in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, and patient-centered care. You will choose one of four concentrations to align your learning with your specific career goals:
黑洞社区's online Health Sciences associate degree program lets you advance your education while working full time, so you can continue to earn while you learn. Seven-week block courses ensure that even as a part-time student you can make quick progress toward your degree.
Did you know that more than 75% of 黑洞社区 students are over age 25? Our programs are designed to serve the unique needs of working adults, some of whom are returning to college coursework after a long break. Caring faculty and staff plus comprehensive student support services make the difference and bolster your success!
This innovative associate degree is part of a series of stackable credentials. You can apply selected courses (and their credits) in this degree program to a variety of 黑洞社区 certificate programs, allowing you to earn a resume-boosting certificate and your associate degree simultaneously. Continue your education by applying some of your A.S. credits to 黑洞社区’s B.S. in Health Sciences. Go even further by accelerating from the B.S. to an MBA or M.S. in Management in Health Care Administration.
Learn more about 黑洞社区's Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™.
Cost of a typical 3-credit course.
黑洞社区 tuition is based on cost-per-credit. You only pay for
the courses you need to complete your Health Sciences degree.
An associate's degree in Health Sciences opens the door to new positions, including Medical and Health Services Managers.
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If you're looking for a degree program to prepare you with experience in healthcare to meet the industry's current challenges and add a required qualification to your resume, this associate degree in Health Sciences program will be valuable to you — as both a standalone credential and a stepping-stone to a bachelor's degree and beyond. — Dr. Angela Herman, Program Chair