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Degree General Studies Degree

Areas of Study Health Sciences

General Studies: Health AS Degree

General Studies – 18 Unit Emphasis | SC Program: AS.1499

The Health emphasis allows students to explore health-related topics such as nutrition, physical fitness, substance abuse, wellness, and medical-related areas in medical terminology, first aid, EMT training. Students who have completed LVN, CNA, MA, or phlebotomy certificate programs can use this emphasis to complete an associate degree.

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Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.

A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.

Fall Semester, First Year

15 Units Total

ENGL C1000

GE 4

Academic Reading and Writing

ENGL C1000

Units 4

Note: For students who would benefit from further instruction and individual support while taking their first college-transfer level English course, ENGL C1000E is a recommended alternative to ENGL C1000.

In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. An argumentative research essay is required for the successful completion of the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Alternative Courses

AS 1A AS 1A - English Composition

STAT C1000

GE 4

Introduction to Statistics

STAT C1000

Units 4

This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Alternative Courses

AS 2 AS 2 - Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning

NUTR 25

M 3

Nutrition

NUTR 25

Units 3

This course provides a comprehensive study of the relationship between nutrition and human biology. A study of nutrients and their biological functions, chemical classifications, sources, digestion, absorption, metabolic pathways, chemical reactions, and the interplay of neural, enzymatic, and hormonal mechanisms will be emphasized. The sequential steps of the scientific method will be explored. Students will identify and apply relevant scientific research in nutrition guidelines, health, weight regulation, sports nutrition, the diet-disease relationship, psych-social impact on food choice, and analysis of special nutritional requirements and needs during the life cycle.

Alternative Courses

AS 5 AS 5 - Natural Sciences

HEOC 11

M 3

Medical Terminology

HEOC 11

Units 3

This course provides students with an understanding of the language of medicine through the study of basic word structures and etymology related to various body systems, diagnostics, and pathology. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

STU 90

1

Career Choice

STU 90

Units 1

This course is designed for students who are undecided about their educational and/or career goals. Through a series of group exercises and career development testing, students learn to identify personal values, interests, skills, aversions, and personality patterns and understand how they relate to choices in the world of work. Students learn to access occupational information, develop decision-making skills and set career goals. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Spring Semester, First Year

15 Units Total

COMM 20

GE 3

Intercultural Communication

COMM 20

Units 3

The purpose of this course is to develop the skills necessary to build and maintain positive communication and relationships across cultures. Students will focus on similarities and differences in communication behaviors. Perceptions, language usage, nonverbal style, thinking modes, and values will be explored within and between members of different ethnic and cultural groups, as well as the appreciation and comparison of communication among diverse groups within the larger context of American culture. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Alternative Courses

AS 1B AS 1B - Oral Communication

PSYC C1000

GE 3

Introduction to Psychology

PSYC C1000

Units 3

Advisory: Essay-writing skills and eligibility to enroll in a transfer-level English Composition course.

This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences, their applications, and their research foundations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Alternative Courses

AS 4 AS 4 - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HLTH 1

M 3

Health and Wellness

HLTH 1

Units 3

This course focuses upon those elements of human behavior which influence the health status of both the individual and the community. Topics include personal fitness, nutrition, sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, and drug dependence, including alcohol and tobacco. Also included are topics dealing with lifestyle diseases, especially cancer, cardiovascular disease and lung disease. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Alternative Courses

HLTH 2 Nutrition and Fitness

ECE 1

3

Human Development

ECE 1

Units 3

This course involves a study of development and behavior throughout the human life span. Classic and up-to-date research on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains will be presented. Theories will be integrated with practical application concepts throughout the course, underscoring the importance of life-long learning and adaptation. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

HUSV 60

3

Life Management

HUSV 60

Units 3

This course provides students with skills for understanding and using both internal and external resources to function effectively in our present and future society. The effects of cultural forces and future trends will be covered in reference to individual and family values, standards, and goals. Students will be required to analyze and integrate established principles with self-understanding in both decision-making and creating lifetime goals for themselves. Strategies in time management, energy management, stress management and conflict management will also be covered. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Fall Semester, Second Year

15 Units Total

HIST 2

GE 3

World Civilization to 1500 C.E.

HIST 2

Units 3

Advisory: Essay-writing skills and eligibility to enroll in a transfer-level English Composition course, or English Placement Level 6 or higher

This course is a comparative survey of the major ancient world civilizations which developed between 3500 B.C.E. and 1500 C.E. It examines political institutions, religious ideologies, the rise and fall of empires, and the major cultural innovations of each of the major world civilizations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Alternative Courses

AS 3 AS 3 - Arts and Humanities

HLTH 6

M 3

Culture and Health

HLTH 6

Units 3

The use of complementary medicine practices as an enhancement to traditional Western medicine has become a common practice. This course will explore health knowledge, health behavior, social institutions and practices related to health, and the nature of health risk through the concept of culture. Varying definitions of health, well-being, understanding of health risk, illness causation and treatment theories, and healing curing traditions will be explored. The origins, uses, and effectiveness of complementary medicine practices such as cupping, Reike, qi gong, acupuncture, and meditation will be discussed. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Alternative Courses

HLTH 7 Stress Management and Health

KINES 1

M 3

Foundations of Kinesiology

KINES 1

Units 3

This course is an introduction to the professional foundations of human movement, including career opportunities in areas of teaching, coaching, Allied Health, and fitness, as well as an overview of the sub-disciplines in kinesiology. Course topics will include history, philosophy, concepts, programs, qualifications, careers, issues, and the future of the discipline. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

PSYC 5

3

Human Sexuality

PSYC 5

Units 3

Advisory: Essay-writing skills and eligibility to enroll in a transfer-level English Composition course.

This overview of human sexuality includes human development from conception to adulthood, the anatomy and physiology of sex, as well as historical perspectives, behavioral and social aspects of human sexuality, and myths and laws governing sexual practices. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

HLTH 20

3

Essentials of Athletic Performance Training

HLTH 20

Units 3

This course focuses on educating coaches, trainers, and athletes to maximize performance while reducing the risk of injury. Students will learn how to create highly individualized integrated training programs that will enhance overall athletic performance. Some areas that will be covered include flexibility training, core training, balance training, plyometric training, speed, agility, and quickness training, resistance training, metabolic energy system training, and the use of ergogenic aids. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Spring Semester, Second Year

15 Units Total

ETHS 11

GE M 3

Intersctnality of Race/Ethnicity/Health

ETHS 11

Units 3

This course introduces the student to the field of Ethnic Studies with a focus on the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, and health. The course explores such core concepts as colonization, racialization, the structures of racism, and how health is impacted by structural racism. The core concepts are explored by examining their impacts on African American and Native American communities. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

KINES 2

M 3

Sports Emergency Care

KINES 2

Units 3

Theory and practice in care and prevention of athletic injuries. Course will cover basic injury prevention, recognition, emergency care and treatment of injuries. Students will have the opportunity to become certified in professional rescuer, CPR, and AED upon completion of requirements.

HLTH 3

M 3

Substance Abuse Awareness

HLTH 3

Units 3

This is an introductory course for individuals who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of substance abuse and chemical addiction. This course will introduce students to a variety to substances that can become abused and can lead to addiction. The substances covered in this course include: tobacco (including smokeless tobacco), alcohol, street/recreational drugs, performance enhancing drugs, and sexual stimulants. Information will focus on the physical and societal affects of the misuse and abuse of these substances and methods that can lead to the control and/or elimination of use of these substances. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

HEOC 10

M 3

Applied Pharmacology

HEOC 10

Units 3

This course is designed to introduce the principles of applied pharmacology to the current or prospective nursing and allied health student. Students will explore the names, classifications, actions, uses, side effects, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, contraindications, and drug to drug interactions of medications presented using a body systems approach. Implications for medication administration are discussed using a case study approach. Additionally, students will learn how to use a drug guide to gain basic knowledge about medications and to prepare patient drug education plans. This course is only offered in a distance education format.

ECON 1A

3

Principles of Economics-Micro

ECON 1A

Units 3

Advisory: English Placement Level 5 or higher (ECON 1A is not a prerequisite for ECON 1B)

This course is a study of the basic institutions and principles of microeconomics and so it concentrates on the parts of an economic system: the markets, the producers, the consumers, and the structures of basic industries, along with systems for relative resource use and income determination. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

60

Total Units

Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.

*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:

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