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:
- committed to social engagement, demonstrating the knowledge and skills required to be an active participant in the betterment of society.
- committed to intellectual inquiry, able to identify, evaluate, and propose solutions to problems in creative ways.
- effective communicators, able to write, speak, and listen as a professional in the graduate’s chosen field.
- proficient with ethical reasoning, using the Mercy Values as part of graduate’s everyday decision-making process.
- professionally competent, displaying the capacity to successfully join the workforce in one’s desired field upon graduating.
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
Math, Statistics and Logic (GMSL) - 3 minimum
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSBS) - 6 minimum
Arts, Humanities, Culture and Diversity (includes Religious Studies) (GAHR/GAHD) - 6 minimum
Natural Sciences, Technology and Innovation (GNST) - 6 minimum
Additional hours from one or more of the above categories - 9 minimum
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| MTH 140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Required Health Sciences Program Course Requirements
Complete the Following Program Course:
| HSC 100 | Introduction to Health Careers | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Health Sciences Program Elective Course Requirements
Complete 23 Credit Hours from the Following Courses:
| BIO 210 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHM 210 | General College Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHM 211 | General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| COM 260 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| HIT 105 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HCA 105 | Productivity 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 105 | Productivity Applications for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| HIT 105 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSC 100 | Introduction to Health Careers | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MTH 130 | College Algebra | 4 |
Semester II
Semester III
Semester IV