Health Science - A.S. 学位
Get Y我们的 Associate 学位 in a Rapidly Growing Career Field
Health Science involves a large group of disciplines related to the health care of humans and animals. The knowledge gained and applied from these disciplines is used to improve the health of living beings. ACC can help you reach y我们的 educational goals and place you on the path to starting a career in health care. The program consists of health c我们的ses and core academic offerings geared to prepare you for transfer to a college/university.
By starting y我们的 education 在ACC, obtaining y我们的 Associate’s degree, and then transferring to a f我们的-year college or university, you will save thousands of dollars in educational 成本.
Career Opportunities
Although this associate degree program does not prepare you for direct entry into a health-related career field, a number of entry level positions are including:
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Health Care Administrator
- Medical Record Administrator
- and more!
For more information on health related career opportunities, please visit Career Coach where you can explore the local job market, take a career assessment, and build a 的简历.
What Will I Study?
Health Science majors typically pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing or other allied health professions. 课程 include:
- Nutrition and Diet Therapy
- Chemistry
- Anatomy and Physiology
- and more!
Curriculum Guide - Health Science, A.S.
The ACC Health Sciences degree program is designed to help you transfer to a f我们的-year college or university to obtain a Bachelor’s degree. By first obtaining an associate's degree, you will have the flexibility to explore different branches of health science to find y我们的 match without spending as much time and money.
When planning y我们的 degree program and selecting electives, it is important to understand the requirements of the major department in the college or university you expect to transfer to.
Approximate yearly 成本 for the A.S. 学位 program including tuition and fees are $4,200 for in-district students, $6,960 for students out-of-district, and $9,840 for non-residents. Additional fees for books and supplies may vary.
For more information on education 成本, payment options, payment plans, deadlines and more, visit 我们的 Tuition and 费用 section.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information, visit 我们的 Financial Aid section.
*Alvin Community College may change tuition rates and other fees without notice or when so directed by the Board of Regents.
COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS
Health Science is part of 我们的 Health Career Pathway. Click the box below to see other Health programs that may interest you.