Health Program Preparation (ASHPP)
Associate in Science Degree
Description
This program is designed for students who plan to pursue a health-related degree program at WCC or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (traditional or accelerated) or other health-related program at another college or four-year institution. The student will complete the common healthcare program prerequisites as outlined in the catalogs for local Michigan colleges.
Continuing Eligibility
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or minimum GPA for intended health program
Contact Information
- Division
- Health Sciences
- Department
- Health Science
- Advisors
- Susan Travis
Requirements
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are available online.)
First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 | |
| Elective(s) | Math | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| Total | 13 | ||
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences with Lab 2 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 2 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Writing/Composition or Communication 2 | 3 | |
| Area Studies Elective(s) * | 6 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| HSC 101 | Healthcare Terminology | 1 | |
| Area Studies Elective * | 3 | ||
| Area Studies Elective * | 3 | ||
| Elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 credits ** | 5 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective(s) (0-2 credits) to reach a minimum 30 General Education Credits | 2 | ||
| Area Studies Elective * | 3 | ||
| Area Studies Elective * | 3 | ||
| Area Studies Elective(s) * | 6 | ||
| Total | 17 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Footnotes
*Select courses as designated for your intended program and school of choice.
**Students may use one of the following: HSC 100, HSC 103, or RAD 100.