Area of Study - Health Services (MET.HP.HLTH)

If you are unsure about choosing your college major, you can select an Exploratory Area of Study. This gives you the opportunity to explore academic options before deciding on a particular major. You'll also have the chance to work closely with an academic counselor to weigh the benefits of each major and develop a personalized education plan that fits your interests. Classes within each area of study have been carefully designed to allow you the chance to explore and move you forward toward your further educational and career goals.

In the Health Services area of study, you will have the opportunity to explore rewarding careers in healthcare while gaining the knowledge and skills for a fulfilling career providing care and services to others. Allied Health majors ranging from nursing to massage therapy and emergency services train you for success with hands-on learning labs and on-site clinical experiences. These majors prepare you for careers that make a difference in people's lives through the counsel or service you provide.
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.

Course Outline
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ENG-120
Composition I

ENG-120
Composition I

Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words.

Course Outline
3.0
PSY-279
Human Dev/Life Span

PSY-279
Human Dev/Life Span

Study of theories, research methods and findings in physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development from conception through death.

Course Outline
3.0
BIO-100
Bio Science I

BIO-100
Bio Science I

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental processes and structures common to all living things along with their applications to society.

Course Outline
4.0
AHE-051
Health Science Careers

AHE-051
Health Science Careers

This course will explore in-depth, health career pathways, educational and aptitude requirements and occupational opportunities needed by health care workers. (Repeatable 1 time)

Course Outline
3.0

Semester Totals

13.0

Total Program Hours

13.0