General Studies - Health Sciences Pathway
Program Location: All locations except for Brookley Field
Length: Four Semesters
This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in a health field.
Semester-by-Semester Pathway/Alabama Transfers Guide
A semester-by-semester pathway is provided as a guide for course selection. Students should consult their Degree Works degree plan and complete an Alabama Transfers transfer guide to ensure that they take the appropriate courses for their major at their selected four-year institution. Click here for a link to the Alabama Transfers site. Students are also encouraged to contact their advisor for assistance regarding courses to be completed.
Additional Information
Students who desire to complete an Allied Health program at Coastal Alabama Community College should seek advisement through a program specific advisor and complete the courses specific to the degree desired. Please check the degree pathways for program of choice for more information.
Semester One
- MTH 100 Intermediate Algebra is the minimum requirement for an associate in applied science degree in nursing, paramedic, surgical technology, and veterinary technology. MTH 116 Mathematical Applications is the minimum requirement for Dental Assisting.
- BIO 103 Principles of Biology I may be waived for students who have successfully completed a college science course, high school honors course, or health certificate program which covers the same concepts presented in BIO 103. Please consult the Allied Health Sciences Division Chair to see if qualified. Note that BIO 103 is necessary for the four-year degree.
- SPH 106 or SPH 107 fulfills the Speech requirement.
Semester Two
*Dental Assisting requires SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology in place of PSY 210 Human Growth and Development.
Semester Three
Complete Graduation Application
Complete the graduation application and begin the process of a review of your degree plan before your final semester.
Semester Four
Select an English Literature or History course to complete a sequence; for example, HIS 121 & 122 or ENG 271 & 272.