Healthcare Professions, A.A.S.
An associate's degree in
Healthcare Professions can lead to careers in high demand field such as
occupational therapy assistant, paramedic, physical therapy assistant
and many more. Whether you are currently employed in a Healthcare
Profession or would like to enter the growing field, the associate's
degree program at Lock Haven University's Clearfield Campus gives you
the options to pursue your goals.
Students who hold a
recognized certificate in a Healthcare Profession field may satisfy the
general education component by completing the following general
education courses:
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (30.0 sh) |
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Skills Core (15.0 sh) |
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English Composition |
3 sh |
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Speech |
3 sh |
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Mathematics |
3 sh |
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Wellness |
3 sh |
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Laboratory Science |
3 sh |
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Humanities (6.0 sh in at least 2 categories) |
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Art/Music/Theatre |
3 sh |
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Literature |
3 sh |
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Philosophy |
3 sh |
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History/Social Sciences (9.0 sh in at least 3 categories) |
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Economics/Government |
3 sh |
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Psychology
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3 sh |
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Sociology/Anthropology |
3 sh |
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World History |
3 sh |
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Students who do not hold a recognized certificate in
a Healthcare Profession
field may satisfy the professional component by completing the following
Healthcare Profession core courses (31 sh total) in addition to completing the
general education requirements.
| BIOL101 Basic Biology |
3 sh |
| CHEM101 Chemistry in the Environment |
3 sh |
| HLTH128 Anatomy and Physiology 1 |
3 sh |
| HLTH129 Anatomy and
Physiology 1 Lab |
1 sh |
| HLTH130 Anatomy and Physiology 2 |
3 sh |
| HLTH131 Anatomy and
Physiology 2 Lab |
1 sh |
| PSYC100 Introduction to Psychological Science |
3 sh |
| BIOL110 Microbiology |
3 sh |
| RECR205 Nutrition for Wellness |
3 sh |
| HLTH*** Health
Science Elective (200 level or higher) |
3 sh |
| CISC150 Introduction to Computers |
3 sh |
| HLTH102 Orientation to Health Sciences |
1 sh |
| HLTH100 Medical Terminology |
1 sh |
Updated
11/25/2009 |
