General Studies in Health Associate in Science

Why choose General Studies in Health ? The Associate in Science in General Studies Health has been designed for students who have a desire to work in the health care industry or allied health, but who have not yet chosen a specific health field or area of interest.

The first year includes courses that would be required for general education as well as a career in the healthcare field. At the end of the first year, students will have the option of transferring to another associate degree program to complete their course work in a specific field or continue on to receive their associate degree with a focus on health. The second year is flexible for students to choose courses that would then transfer to a 4 year college in the field of their choice.

With careful planning, the student will be able to earn credits that will fit their intended field of study. Matriculated students will work with a faculty advisor to design a program of study that meets the individual’s needs.

Program Outcomes: This program is a pathway The student will: to many opportunities in • graduate with a degree in general studies with a focus in health the health field including • transfer to another associate degree program for specialized study but not limited to: • transfer to a 4 year college to complete a degree in a specific health area. • Nursing In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency of • Allied health careers the general education outcomes. • Dietitian • Vet Tech • Mental Health

Explore Transfer Pathways Register Students transfer to institutions such as: Register for all of the courses recommended each semester. • Franklin Pierce University Take at least 14-16 credits each semester to graduate in two • Granite State College years. A HIGHER PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS GRADUATE WHEN THEY COMPLETE 30+ CREDITS WITHIN THEIR FIRST • Saint Anselm College YEAR! (Research by Complete College of America)Step 3: Register • Southern New Hampshire University • Rivier University

Utilize Career Coach Estimated Cost of Program The “Career Coach” resource can show you how to An Associate degree in General Studies Health from narrow down your interests to real career fields and Nashua Community College tuition and fees only: specific job titles to help you focus on what courses to register for at NCC. The Career Coach will also reveal • In-State: $15,764 local salary estimates for your future career. • NE Regional: $22,568 Access Career Coach on our homepage: nashuacc.edu • Out-of-State: $33,089

Nashua Community College | 505 Amherst St. Nashua, NH 03063 | 603.578.8908 | nashuacc.edu Degree: General Studies in Health Focus Area: Health Science & Services

YOUR PATHWAY TO AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE This ACADEMIC MAP keeps you on track to graduate in two years by taking the correct amount of credits each semester.

•= Milestone Course 2- Year Program Plan For Full-Time Students

SEMESTER 1 ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT STEPS

ANTH105N Ethnography of Work -OR- (choice of Sociology; -OR- 3 General Education Core Requirement: Behavioral Social Science) DO THIS - • Meet with advisor to confirm plans PSYC101N Introduction to Psychology 3 BIOL201N Anatomy & Physiology I -OR- 4 BIOL105N Biology in Focus I -OR- CHEM110N Introduction to Chemistry ENGL101N College Composition 4

14 CREDIT HOURS SEMESTER 2 ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT STEPS

BIOL202N Anatomy & Physiology II -OR- 4 DO THIS - BIOL105N Biology in Focus I -OR- • Mid-term check-in with advisor CHEM110N Introduction to Chemistry • Create a short list of four-year schools for potential transfer PSYC201N Human Growth & Development 3 MATH106N Statistics I 4 General Education Core: English/Communications 3 General Education Core: Humanities/Fine Arts/Global Awareness 3

17 CREDIT HOURS SEMESTER 3 ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT STEPS

BIOL210N Medical Microbiology 4

BIOL201N Anatomy and Physiology I (if not taken semester 1) 4 DO THIS - Specialty and Support Courses* as appropriate to student’s career plans • Begin seeking additional four-year *8 credits in specialty and support courses if taking BIOL201N this semester. funding outlets such as scholarships and aid • Prepare documentation for college application 16 CREDIT HOURS SEMESTER 4 ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT STEPS

BIOL202N Anatomy and Physiology II (if not taken semester 2) 4 DO THIS - • Apply to four-year schools of your choice Specialty and Support Courses* as appropriate to student’s career plans • COMPLETION of Program *12 credits in specialty and support courses if taking BIOL202N

16 CREDIT HOURS MINIMUM TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS: 60

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