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HEALTH SCIENCES (0063)
HEALTH SCIENCE & NURSING DIVISION
RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR TRANSFER
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS
The purpose of the degree in health science is to prepare graduates to enter the workforce
or pursue further education in a variety of health care fields. Students that wish to apply to
any of the health sciences career programs must declare Health Science as his or her plan
of study and the program of interest as a dual plan of study. The student will be assigned to
an advisor in the chosen specialty field and the courses to be completed for the degree will
vary based on the student’s preferred area of study.
The degree in health science gives a student the opportunity to complete any prerequisites
required before applying to the career program of choice. If a student gains acceptance to a
career program, the student’s plan of study will be changed accordingly. If a student is not
accepted, he or she may continue taking classes to complete the degree in health science.
The Associate of Science in Health Science is transferable to institutions of higher learning.
A student wishing to pursue a degree in a health related field requiring higher education may
complete the two-year degree at Darton State College then transfer to an institution of higher
learning that offers advanced degrees for his or her desired area of study. The student will
be assigned to an advisor most appropriate to his or her preferred area of study and the
courses to be completed for the degree will be tailored to meet the student’s educational
goals.
Students that wish to pursue any of the following career programs offered at Darton State
College will declare Health Science as the primary plan of study and choose one of the
following as the dual plan of study.
Two-Year Degrees
Cancer Registry Management
Cardiovascular Technology
Dental Hygiene
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Emergency Medical Services
Health Information Technology
Histotechnology
Medical Laboratory Technology
Nursing (R.N.)
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiologic Science
Respiratory Care
Please note:
The courses to be completed for the degree will vary based on the student’s
preferred area of study (dual plan of study). Therefore, it is important to meet with
an advisor to map out the best educational path to achieve his or her goal.
Completion of the prerequisites required for the preferred program should be
priority.
All career programs have a selective admissions process. This means that a seat
in any program is awarded only to the top applicants and that meeting the minimum
requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.