Area of Study Overview
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Advance your healthcare knowledge and lay the foundation for higher learning with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Health Studies from Thomas Edison State University. Our 60-credit, online degree program provides an overview of the health sciences industry and complements the skills you’ve learned on the job or in the field. Whether your goal is to work in the community, a corporate facility or a health-related organization, our AAS degree provides a solid foundation for your future.
The AAS is a terminal degree and many of the credits may be applied to bachelor’s degree programs at TESU.
Earning Credit in the AAS Options:
You may be eligible to earn credits in the career track from your military or civilian training. You can also use Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) to gain college credits for your knowledge. There are various ways to earn general education and free elective credits.
Credit Distribution
I. General Education Featured Courses (21 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (12 Credits)
| ENC-1010 | Writing for Success | 3 |
| ENC-1020 | Writing for Success II | 3 |
| MAT-1050 | Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics | 3 |
| SOS-1100 | Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today | 3 |
B. Civic and Global Leadership (3 Credits)
| SOC-1010 | Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (3 Credits)
For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Social Sciences.
D. Scientific Knowledge (3 Credits)
For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to
Scientific Knowledge.
II. Applied Health Studies Requirements (21 Credits)
Complete 18 credits in the Applied Health Studies area and the 3 credit Capstone course. For course options, please contact an academic advisor.
Associate Capstone
III. Electives (18 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
| TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences. |
Total Credit Hours: 60