Health Science, Associate of Arts Degree
Banner Code: 3_AA_HLSC
Control Number: 41762
Financial Aid Eligible
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
- 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.
Associate Degree Requirements
Unit Requirement
Complete at least 60 units of acceptable college work with a minimum of 12 units completed in residence at Coastline. Earn an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher from all colleges attended and a 2.0 or higher grade point average at Coastline.
*Students must be in good academic standing (not on probation and/or disqualification) during the semester graduation is petitioned.
Program of Study
Complete the required courses in one of the programs as detailed In the Requirements for the Major section of this catalog. All coursework must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
General Education
Complete one of the three General Education options below (visit the General Education page for details):
Option 1 — AA/AS Local Degree GE: designed for students pursuing an Associate degree and who may or may not be planning to transfer to a four-year university. The degree is transferable to many colleges and universities.
Option 2—CSU GE Breadth: designed for students who are planning to transfer to a university in the CSU system. It may also be appropriate for transfer to some independent colleges and universities.
Option 3—IGETC: designed for students who are planning to transfer to a university in the CSU or UC system. It also may be appropriate for transfer to some independent colleges and universities.
Global and Multicultural Studies Requirement
Complete at least 2.5 units from any Global and Multicultural Studies courses. See what courses fulfill the Global and Multicultural Studies Requirement.
Course | Title | Units |
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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 | ||
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 GERO 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 | ||
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 |