Health Sciences - Associate of Science

For those who wish to prepare for admission to a health-related program of study at Mercy College, the courses outlined in this program of study are equivalent to the freshman and sophomore years of a Bachelor of Science Degree Program. The natural sciences, mathematics, and general education courses outlined in this degree provide the foundation for a bachelor’s degree in a health field.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Associate of Science in Health Sciences will be:

  1. committed to social engagement, demonstrating the knowledge and skills required to be an active participant in the betterment of society.
  2. committed to intellectual inquiry, able to identify, evaluate, and propose solutions to problems in creative ways.
  3. effective communicators, able to write, speak, and listen as a professional in the graduate’s chosen field.
  4. proficient with ethical reasoning, using the Mercy Values as part of the graduate’s everyday decision-making process.

Admission Requirements

General College Admission Requirements are located in the Enrollment Management section of the College Catalog.

Requirements for Clinicals

Criminal background checks, drug screens, health records, and titers/immunizations are required prior to the start of the clinical program. Program requirements and instructions are maintained on the College website at https://mercycollege.edu/background. The Policy can be found at https://mercycollege.edu/about/compliance-consumer-information.

Degree Requirements

To earn the Associate of Science Degree in Health Sciences students must complete all college requirements for an Associate of Science Degree including the following:

General Education Requirements

Specific courses are required by the program.

Complete All of the Following Courses:

Oral and Written Communication (GCOM) - 6 minimum
ENG 101English Composition I

3

ENG 102English Composition II

3

Math, Statistics, and Logic (GMSL) - 3 minimum
MTH 130College Algebra

4

Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSBS) - 6 minimum
PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY 201Lifespan Psychology

3

Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity (includes Religious Studies) (GAHR/GAHD) - 6 minimum
REL 290Medical Ethics

3

SOC 211Cultural Diversity

3

Natural Sciences, Technology, and Innovation (GNST) - 6 minimum
BIO 220Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIO 221Anatomy and Physiology II

4

Additional hours from one or more of the above categories - 9 minimum
SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

MTH 140Introduction to Statistics

3

Total Credit Hours:36

Required Health Sciences Program Course Requirements

Complete the Following Program Course:

HSC 100Introduction to Health Careers

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Health Sciences Program Elective Course Requirements

Complete 23 Credit Hours from the Following Courses:

BIO 210Microbiology

4

CHM 210General College Chemistry I

5

CHM 211General College Chemistry II

5

Public Speaking

3

HIT 105Medical Terminology

3

HCA 105Productivity Applications for Healthcare Professionals

3

Up to 10 Credit Hours of Program Approved Electives

10

Total Credit Hours:23

Complete 3 Credit Hours of General Elective Courses

Credit Hour Requirements

Total Required Associate of Science General Education Credit Hours 36
Total Required Health Science Program Course Credit Hours 3
Total Required Health Sciences Program Elective Credit Hours 23
Total Required General Elective Requirements 3
Total Credit Hours for Graduation 65

Students may be required to take additional free elective credits to reach the 60 credit hours required for graduation. Free elective credit may be satisfied through prior coursework and transfer credit. See academic advisor for more details.

Sample Program of Study

Semester I

HCA 105Productivity Applications for Healthcare Professionals

3

HIT 105Medical Terminology

3

HSC 100Introduction to Health Careers

3

ENG 101English Composition I

3

MTH 130College Algebra

4

Semester II

ENG 102English Composition II

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

BIO 210Microbiology

4

MTH 140Introduction to Statistics

3

Semester III

BIO 220Anatomy and Physiology I

4

CHM 210General College Chemistry I

5

Public Speaking

3

SOC 211Cultural Diversity

3

Semester IV

BIO 221Anatomy and Physiology II

4

CHM 211General College Chemistry II

5

PSY 201Lifespan Psychology

3

REL 290Medical Ethics

3

3 Free Elective Credits

3