Why choose Health Science?
The Associate in Science in Health Science has been designed for students who have a desire to work in the health care industry or allied health field. Complete your general education courses that are required for nursing and other healthcare programs. At the end of the first year, students will have the option of transferring to another associate degree program to complete their course work in a specific field or continue on to receive their associate degree in Health Science. The second year is flexible for students to choose courses that would then transfer to a four year college in the field of their choice.
Why study Health Science here?
NCC offers different options to meet your goals. If your plan is to enroll in the NCC nursing program, you can follow the Health Science profile or the Pre-Nursing pathway. The Pre-Nursing pathway has specific criteria, which if met, will give you priority consideration for acceptance to our nursing program. The Health Science advisor will assist you in deciding on which option would work best for you to meet your goals.
Career Options
- Nursing
- Dental Hygiene
- Surgical Technician
- Healthcare Administration
- Pharmacy
- Paramedic programs
Related Programs
- General Studies
- Biological Science
- Mathematics
Students who meet NCC’s general admission requirements are able to enroll in the Health Science program. Ask the Health Science advisor about the Pre-Nursing pathway requirements or view the pathway.
Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- The student will communicate effectively and fluently; read with comprehension; listen speak and write competently.
- The student will develop skills in reflection, analysis, logical reasoning, and evaluation to formulate judgments, reach conclusions, and solve problems.
- The student will evaluate and utilize quantitative and qualitative data and apply mathematical and scientific principles and methods.
- The student will utilize technology to locate, evaluate, organize, and utilize information accurately and responsibly.
- The student will acquire knowledge and skills to function effectively as informed and responsible citizens.
- The student will acquire knowledge and skills that enable respect for diversity as well as an awareness of global interdependency.
- The student will formulate a plan for personal and professional growth in a health-related career.
- The student will articulate the importance and necessity of lifelong learning in particular as it applies to health related fields.
Health Science students that successfully complete the sequence of courses below, maintain at least a 2.8 CGPA, as well as acceptable TEAS scores (must be completed prior to the March application deadline) and references and all other nursing admission requirements, will be given priority for acceptance to the nursing program.
- Minimum grades of C+ are required for science and Psychology courses.
# of Credits Minimum of 60 credits
Fall Semester
Anatomy & Physiology 1
College Composition
Introduction to Psychology
Winter session
Public Speaking
Spring Semester
Anatomy & Physiology II
Statistics
Human Growth & Development
Summer turbo term
Humanities elective
Summer Semester
Medical Microbiology
# of Credits Minimum of 60 credits
Fall Semester
- Anatomy & Physiology 1
College Composition - Introduction to Psychology
Winter session
- Public Speaking
Spring Semester
- Anatomy & Physiology II
Statistics - Human Growth & Development
Summer turbo term
- Humanities elective
Summer Semester
- Medical Microbiology
Course Sequencing
First Year – Fall Semester
First Year – Spring Semester
Second Year – Fall Semester
Second Year – Spring Semester
Health Sciences and ServicesProjected Growth
Healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups. This projected growth is mainly due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for healthcare services. (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
