HEALTH SCIENCES BROAD FIELD AS DEGREE
Program Course Requirements

Required Courses:
BIOL 1420 Nutrition (3 cr) OR HLTH 1520 Principles of Nutrition (3 cr)
BIOL 1431 General Biology I (5 cr)
BIOL 2457* Microbiology (4 cr)
BIOL 2467* Anatomy & Physiology I (4 cr)
BIOL 2468* Anatomy & Physiology II (4 cr)
CHEM 1407 Life Science Chemistry (4 cr) OR CHEM 1424 Chemical Principles I (5 cr)
ENGL 1410 Composition I (4 cr)
MATH 1460 Introduction to Statistics (4 cr)
MATH 1470 College Algebra (3 cr)
PHIL 2420 Ethics (3 cr)
PSYC 2421 General Psychology (4 cr)
PSYC 2431* Human Development (3 cr)
SOCL 1401 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr)
COMM 2420 Intercultural Communication (3 cr) OR COMM 1420 Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
TOTAL REQUIRED: 51-52 credits

General Education:
Students must complete an additional 8-9 credits from the MN General Education Transfer Curriculum. (ENGL 1411 Composition II is highly recommended.)
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION: 8-9 credits

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT - 60 CREDITS
NOTE: Total credits must include courses from at least 6 of the 10 Minnesota General Education Transfer Curriculum Goal Areas.
*Denotes Prerequisite

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Career Description: This program provides preparation for transfer into a number of health sciences majors: physical therapist, occupational therapist, rehabilitation specialist, nurse, nurse educator, athletic trainer, clinical social worker, health educator, nutritionist, dietitian, medical sonographer, radiologic technician, surgical technician, dental hygienist, psychologist, cardiovascular technologist, orthodontic technologist, exercise physiologist, health center manager.

Program Information: This program prepares students for a career in the healthcare occupation field. It provides a broad base of general education course work relevant to health sciences in preparation for transfer to a broad array of health sciences majors at a college or university. This degree program is designed to fulfill the prerequisite requirements for health science baccalaureate requirements for specific majors at all MnSCU system universities offering related degrees through a statewide articulation agreement. (please refer to the articulation agreement for a listing of majors and MnSCU universities). Even with this agreement in place, students should consult with both Central Lakes College and the transfer university advisors early in the process for guidance and planning regarding how to best meet the requirements of the various health sciences baccalaureate programs.

Program Outcomes:
Graduates will be able to:

• Develop as writers and speakers who use the English language effectively and who read, write, speak, and listen critically;
• Develop capacity to identify, discuss and reflect upon social and behavioral issues;
• Demonstrate comprehension of human and biological systems;
• Increase knowledge about mathematical and logical modes of thinking; and
• Improve their awareness and understanding of health, wellness and liberal arts.

Special Program Requirements:

In addition to the program requirements listed, students must meet the following conditions in order to graduate:

• College Cumulative GPA Requirement: The cumulative grade point average (GPA) of credits attempted and completed at CLC must be at least 2.0.
• Residency Requirement: students must complete one third (20) of their credits at Central Lakes College.

Transfer Opportunities: All courses in the degree program transfer and count toward the selected Minnesota State university health sciences baccalaureate degree program requirements per the Minnesota State Statewide Health Sciences Broad Field Articulation Agreement. See an advisor for further information regarding transfer opportunities.