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Healthcare, General Transfer

Credential:
Associate of Arts
Locations:
Beavercreek, Springfield - Leffel Lane, and Xenia
Semester Credit Hours:
60
Total Tuition & Fees:
$9,869.8

Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Overview

Want a people-centered path into the healthcare world? This associate of arts healthcare pathway builds a strong general education core while helping you understand how people think, communicate and navigate wellness. You’ll study psychology, sociology, ethics, communication and literature, along with introductory courses in medical terminology and health care basics. Designed for smooth transfer into bachelor’s programs in public health, healthcare administration, patient advocacy, social services and other community-focused fields, this pathway strengthens your analytical, cultural awareness and communication skills.

Embedded Certificate Included

This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

Course Requirements

Year One
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
BIO 1410 Fundamentals of Biology *
Credit Hours: 4
ENG 1111 English I
Credit Hours: 3
FYE 1101 College Success
Credit Hours: 1
MST 1101 Introduction to Health Care
Credit Hours: 3
MST 1105 Medical Terminology
Credit Hours: 2
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
BIO 2121 Anatomy and Physiology I
Credit Hours: 4
COM 1110 Interpersonal Communication I
or COM 1120 Public Speaking I
or COM 1170 Small Group Communication
Credit Hours: 3
ENG 1112 English II
Credit Hours: 3
PSY 1111 Introduction to Psychology (GA)
Credit Hours: 3
ENG -- English Literature Elective (GA)**
Credit Hours: 3
Year Two
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
BIO 2122 Anatomy and Physiology II
Credit Hours: 4
PSY 2223 Lifespan Human Growth and Development
Credit Hours: 3
SOC 1110 Introduction to Sociology (GA)
Credit Hours: 3
-- Arts/Humanities Elective^
Credit Hours: 3
MTH -- Mathematics Elective ***
Credit Hours: 3
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
PHL 2100 Ethics (GA)
or PHL 2300 Medical Ethics (GA)
Credit Hours: 3
-- Arts/Humanities Elective^
Credit Hours: 3
-- Arts/Humanities Elective^
Credit Hours: 3
-- Concentration/Elective^^
Credit Hours: 3
PHL 2000 Critical Thinking
Credit Hours: 3
Footnotes

*Students must complete two science courses (8 credit hours) with a lab component to meet the Associate of Arts degree requirements. Students who have not completed chemistry and biology in high school with a grade of C or better within the past five years must also take BIO 1410 to meet prerequisite requirement of BIO 2121, Anatomy and Physiology I. Students who have completed chemistry and biology in high school, may substitute 4 credit hours of concentration/general education electives for BIO 1410. 

**Choose from ENG 1600, ENG 2300, and ENG 2610 to meet the ENG literature GA elective requirement.

***Students must complete 3 credit hours of math from those listed under mathematics in the transfer module. OT36 math courses include MTH 1070, 1280, 1340, 2100, 2200, 2220, 2242, 2330, 2530; STT 2640, 2650. If students choose Statistics to meet the math requirement, they must complete both STT 2640 and STT 2650. 

^Three classes (9 credit hours) of Arts/Humanities electives must be completed. Choose from ART 1300, 1001, 1002; MUS 1130; THE 1130, 1133, 2241, 2242; SPN 1111, 1112, 2111, 2112; any HST; any PHL; or ENG 1600, 2250, 2300, 2510, 2520, 2610, 2620 for Arts/Humanities class. 

^^ These classes should be clearly transferable and count toward the major at the transfer institution. Courses should relate to the major to be pursued or may be used to fulfill additional requirements at the four-year institution. Courses should be carefully planned with an academic advisor.

The program schedule is designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking college preparatory requirements, will require additional semesters of study.

Individuals completing the curriculum will satisfy the College's AA degree requirements and many of the general education courses required for transfer to a four-year healthcare program. In addition, individuals will complete several courses that focus on healthcare which are especially helpful to those students interested in a career in healthcare.

NOTE:
In recognition of the growing importance of global awareness, the College also requires that students receiving the Associate of Arts degree take at least four courses with significant international content. Courses in the curriculum plan above that meet this requirement are identified with the "GA" designation behind the course name.

In addition to PHL 2000, Critical Thinking, all students pursuing the AA degree are required to complete at least 6 credit hours in courses numbered 2000 or higher. The curriculum plan above meets this requirement.

Embedded Certificate Included

This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

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