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Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Description
The purpose of the AAS-Health degree is to provide students who are pursuing occupational programs within the medical program group the opportunity to earn an associate degree.
 
Program Length
A minimum of 90 credit hours is required for graduation.
Length of program varies with the student’s ability to schedule classes.

Salary Range
Potential is greater to earn higher salary with an associate degree. See Practical Nursing or Radiologic Technology program for salary range.

Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities are enhanced upon completion of an associate degree. See Practical Nursing or Radiologic Technology program for employment opportunities.

Career Traits/Requirements
See Practical Nursing and Radiologic Technology program for personal traits required.
 
Entrance Date
Students Accepted Quarterly

Program Courses

General Education

30

 

Area I - English/Humanities/Fine Arts

 

ENG 1101

Composition & Rhetoric

5

HUM 1101

Introduction to Humanities

5

 

OR

 

ENG 2130

American Literature

5

 

 

 

 

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences

 

SPC 1101

Public Speaking

5

PSY 1101

Introduction to Psychology

5

 

 

 

 

Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics

 

MAT 1111

College Algebra

5

 

 

 

 

General Education Elective

 

SOC 1101

Introduction to Sociology

5

 

OR

 

ECO 1101

Principles of Economics

5

 

 

 

Occupational Education

60

Diploma

Practical Nursing

 

    Or

 

60+

Diploma

Radiologic Technology

60+

 

Total Required Credits for Graduation 90

 

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Medical Programs

Health, A.A.S. (Practical Nursing & Radiologic Technology)

Medical Assisting, Diploma

Clinical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S.

Phlebotomy Technician, TCC

Paramedic Technology, Diploma

Emergency Medical Technician, TCC

Practical Nursing, Diploma

Certified Nurse Assisting, TCC

Nurse Technician, TCC

Radiologic Technology, Diploma

Imaging Science Assistant, TCC

Respiratory Care Technology, A.A.S.

Surgical Technology, A.A.S.

Surgical Technology, Diploma

Central Service Assistant, TCC