Liberal Arts: Health Sciences

Academic and Career Pathway

Associate in Arts Degree

Liberal Arts: Health Sciences

The integrated pattern of courses listed below is focused on the theoretical and applied aspects of health and nutrition. These courses can assist students in developing an understanding of the theories and concepts related to healthful living strategies and provide a foundation for entry into allied health careers. Students transferring to a four year university may choose courses that will provide a basic foundation for further university study in areas such as kinesiology, nutrition, nursing, and the health sciences. Potential career paths include the fields of food science, dietetics and nutrition, education, community health education, athletic training, physical therapy, and medical technicians. Students are advised to meet with a counselor to select courses that are most appropriate to their educational goal.

Graduation Requirements

Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units of credit (including major and general education courses).
Complete all courses required in the major with a “C” or “P” or better.
Complete a general education pattern of courses (see Associate Degrees).
Obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the degree-applicable courses.
Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta College.

Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to develop communication, critical thinking, and intellectual skills that effectively prepare them for lifelong learning and advanced study in a wide range of majors at the university level.

Program Requirements:

Students must complete a total of 18 units.		18
Select a minimum of 6 units from the following courses:
ANTH 102	Cultural Anthropology
COMM 106	Group Communication
COMM C1000	Introduction to Public Speaking
COMM C1004	Interpersonal Communication
PSYC C1000	Introduction to Psychology
or PSYC C1000H	Introduction to Psychology (Honors)
BTEC 180	Biostatistics
or BUS 204	Business Statistics
or PSYC 104	Statistics for Behavioral Science
or PSYC 104H	Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors)
or SOCI 125	Introduction to Statistics in Sociology
or STAT C1000	Introduction to Statistics
or STAT C1000E	Introduction to Statistics (Embedded Support)
or STAT C1000H	Introduction to Statistics (Honors)
SOCI C1000	Introduction to Sociology
or SOCI C1000H	Introduction to Sociology - Honors
Health Sciences Track
Select a minimum of 12 units from the following courses:
BIO 110	Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture/Lab)
or BIO 111	Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture)
BIO 202	Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Organismal Biology
BIO 204	Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology
BIO 210	Human Anatomy
BIO 220	Human Physiology
BIO 230	Introduction to Microbiology
CHEM 112	Introductory General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: For Allied Health Majors
CHEM 115	Introductory General Chemistry: For Allied Health Majors
CHEM 140	Preparation for General Chemistry: For Science Majors
CHEM 150	General Chemistry I: For Science Majors
CHEM 151	General Chemistry II: For Science Majors
NURS 155	Basic Medical Terminology
PHYS 111	Introductory Physics I
PHYS 112	Introductory Physics II
Nutrition and Kinesiology Track
Select a minimum of 12 units from the following courses*:
GERO 101	Introduction to Aging
HEAL 101	Principles of Health
HEAL 200	First Aid and Safety
HEAL 201	CPR and AED
KINE 190	Introduction to Kinesiology
KINE 200	Physical Education in the Elementary School
KINE 203	Techniques in Athletic Training
KINE 204	Techniques and Analysis of Fitness and Weight Training
NUTR 100	Nutrition Today
NUTR 105	Human Performance and Sports Nutrition
NUTR 108	Cultural Aspects of Foods and Nutrition
NUTR 125	Nutrition and Aging
Total Units		18