Pre-Health Science, Certificate of Achievement
Banner Code: 2_CN_PHS
Control Number: 38957
Financial Aid Eligible
The certificate program provides students the opportunity to complete science and lab courses which are required by the majority of nursing and health-related degree programs. This certificate focuses on providing students who want to apply to a nursing or health degree program with core science courses that are prerequisites for nursing, kinesiology, physical therapy, or another career. This Pre-Health Science Certificate will prepare students to advance their career in the health care profession.
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify the basic structures of the human body.
- Compare normal and abnormal physiological values.
- Describe the role of microorganisms related to their role in disease.
- Describe major anatomical structures involved in organ system homeostasis.
Review Graduation Requirements and Program Maps.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOL G220 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL G225 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL G210 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4-6 |
| or ENGL C1000E | Academic Reading and Writing | |
| Total Units | 17-19 | |