Associate of Arts & Sciences: General Studies, Specialization in Health Sciences
Purpose: The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Health Sciences specialization is designed specifically for those students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university and have an interest in healthcare and health sciences. Through instruction, students develop skills and knowledge in Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and several health-related courses. The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in General Studies with the Health Sciences specialization is not affiliated with Transfer Virginia common curriculum and is unique to WCC.
Occupational Objectives: Employment opportunities for graduates in the Health Sciences specialization include staff positions in hospitals, medical centers, and other entry level, non-licensure healthcare fields. Graduates may transfer to a four-year college or university for bachelor degrees in such fields such as exercise science, health promotion, allied health, and health sciences.
Program Requirements: All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through transcript review or informed self-placement. Based on this review, students may request or be required to enroll in prerequisite or corequisite math and/or English courses.
Students are encouraged to become acquainted with the requirements of the college or university to which she or he is considering for transfer and to regularly consult with his/her community college advisor in planning their program and selecting electives. Students should successfully complete all community college courses meeting the grade requirement of “C”.
The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.
