Health Science, Associate of Arts Degree
Banner Code: 3_AA_HLSC
Control Number: 41762
Financial Aid Eligible
The Associate of Arts in Health Science provides interdisciplinary training for students who wish to pursue careers in public health promotion, kinesiology, nutrition and dietetics, or corporate wellness. This program takes a holistic approach to understanding health and the human body, emphasizing subject areas including anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, nutrition, health psychology, and disease management. Students will learn to assess the different components of health across the lifespan and they will acquire skills necessary to design, implement, and supervise healthy lifestyle programs at the individual and societal levels.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply major theories and concepts of health, nutrition, and kinesiology to facilitate behavior change for lifestyle modification.
- Critically evaluate health-related information and scientific research to formulate opinions/ideas.
- Utilize interdisciplinary knowledge to design, implement, and evaluate wellness and health promotion programming.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| BIOL C102 | Introduction to the Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| FN C170 | Nutrition | 3 |
| HLTH C100 | Personal Health | 3 |
| KIN C190 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HLTH C230 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC C230 | Health Psychology | |
| Complete six units from one Concentration | 6 | |
| Concentration: Exercise Science/Kinesiology Recommended for students pursuing advanced degrees in Kinesiology or careers in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation. | ||
| Introduction to Kinesiology | ||
| Introduction to Sport Psychology | ||
or PSYC C125 | Introduction to Sport Psychology | |
| Exercise Testing and Prescription | ||
| Concentration: Nutrition & Dietetics Recommended for students completing the Certified Dietary Manager Certificate or pursuing careers in dietetics such as Registered Dietitian. | ||
| Nutrition and Disease | ||
| Nutrition through the Lifecycle | ||
or AGNG C225 | Nutrition through the Lifecycle | |
| Concentration: Public Health Recommended for students completing the Wellness Coaching or Community Health Worker Certificates. | ||
| Introduction to Public Health | ||
| Introduction to Wellness Coaching | ||
| Nutrition through the Lifecycle | ||
or AGNG C225 | Nutrition through the Lifecycle | |
| Total Required for Major | 21 | |
| Local General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC pattern | Varies | |
| Transfer Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units | Varies | |
| Total Units | 60 | |