Health Science (LHD)
AN OPTION OF LIBERAL ARTS
Type: Career, Degree (AA)
Open Admissions
Division: Health And Human Services
Basic Skills Core/Proficiency Requirements
Communications Proficiency and Mathematics Proficiency are required for graduation from NSCC; this program further requires college-level Mathematics course/s for graduation. Please consult the college website or an academic advisor for information about the course prerequisites for all of the courses in this program.
HONORS PROGRAM OPTION
Interested students may refer to the Honors Program website at www.northshore.edu/honors.
First Year
Fall
BEH-ELECTIVE
| Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
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| ALH150 | The Dynamics of Health Care: Personal and Public Issues | 3 |
| OR | |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective(s) | 3 |
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LSS-ELECTIVE
| Laboratory Science Sequence Elective | 4 |
MATH ELECTIVE
| Mathematics Elective(s) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
LSS-ELECTIVE
| Laboratory Science Sequence Elective | 4 |
MATH ELECTIVE
| Mathematics Elective(s) | 3 |
CMP104-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
| CPS100 | Information Technology and Its Applications | 3 |
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CHE114
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| OR | |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective(s) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Year
Fall
HUM-ELECTIVE
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective(s) | 3 |
HSS-ELECTIVE
| History Sequence Elective(s) | 3 |
LIT202-216
| Advanced Literature Elective | 3 |
LSS-ELECTIVE
| Laboratory Science Sequence Elective | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
HSS-ELECTIVE
| History Sequence Elective(s) | 3 |
LIT202-216
| Advanced Literature Elective | 3 |
LSS-ELECTIVE
| Laboratory Science Sequence Elective | 4 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective(s) | 3 |
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| ALH229 | Health Science Co-Operative Education | 3 |
| OR | |
| ALH202 | Health Science Internship | 3 |
| OR | |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective(s) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Requirement Notes
Open electives leading to employable skills include: ALH118, ALH130, ALH132, ALH134, ALH136, OFT116, OFT130. Students planning to transfer should select open electives consistent with their desired four-year program.
Mathematics Elective: A mathematics sequence is strongly recommended. MAT140 or above is generally required for transfer; however, most health professions programs at the four-year level require MAT151 or above. Students enrolled in credit courses prior to Fall 1999 may have alternative means to satisfy this requirement and should speak to their Advisor or the Student Support Center.
CPS100: May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits.
Total Credit Hours: 64
Course Learning and Credentialing Options
Distance Learning - some sections of the above courses may be available through a distance learning format.
For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/distance.
Alternative Credentialing - Alternative options for earning course credit may exist and can be explored through the Center for Alternative Studies and Educational Testing.
For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/cas.
Program Information
- This is a blended program and can be completed in a traditional classroom or by completing 50% or more of the course requirements online.
- Students are strongly urged to meet with their academic advisor on a semester basis or as needed to review the prerequisites of each course within the program and discuss course selections for successful completion of this program.
Admissions and Transfer Information
- This is an Open Admissions Program - Proof of high school graduation or the equivalent is required for admission to this program.
- This program may meet the eligibility criteria for MassTransfer and Joint Admissions with Massachusetts public colleges and universities (please see www.mass.edu/masstransfer); or, it may have a transfer agreement with a private 4-year college (please see www.northshore.edu/academics/departments). You may also visit NSCC’s Student Support and Advising Center on the Lynn or Danvers campus.
Additional Information
Please visit www.northshore.edu/academics/programs for more information about this Program of Study.