Overview
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 the graduate’s everyday decision-making process.
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to Mercy College of Ohio and subsequently to a program of study. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to a program. Please note: Admission requirements are subject to change. Students should contact the Office of Admission or consult mercycollege.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Entrance into Mercy College of Ohio requires either an earned diploma from an accredited high school or a home-schooled program in a college preparatory course of study, or a general equivalency diploma (GED).
Following are the requirements for admission to Mercy College of Ohio:
- Cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher or a general equivalence diploma (GED) recipient with a score of 500 (score of 53 prior to 2002)
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 250 | Communication for Professional Success | 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 |
| | or | |
| MTH 145 | Precalculus Mathematics | 4 |
Semester II
Semester III
| BIO 220 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| CHM 210 | General College Chemistry I | 5 |
| COM 250 | Communication for Professional Success | 3 |
| SOC 211 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
Semester IV
| BIO 221 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CHM 211 | General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| PSY 201 | Lifespan Psychology | 3 |
| REL 290 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
| | 3 Free Elective Credits | 3 |