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Health Sciences—Associate of Science

Degree: Associate of Science

Website: Associate of Science in Health Sciences

College/School: School of Professional Studies

Apply to UIW: Application for Associate of Science in Health Sciences

Program Overview

The Associate of Science in Health Sciences degree was developed as an entry point for students wishing to prepare for a career in healthcare. Five tracks within healthcare have been developed: 

  1. Administration with stackable certified concentrations in:      

    1. Cardiac Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)

    2. Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

    3. Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS)

    4. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA);  

  2. General/Military

  3. Nutrition 

  4. Occupational Therapy Assistant

  5. Respiratory Therapy

Tracks 1 through 3 fully matriculate to a respective Bachelor of Science with a major in Health Science degree plan.

Associate of Science in Health Sciences Degree Plan

Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at UIW where 24 of the final 30 hours are taken at UIW. Active-duty military must take a minimum of 15 credit hours at UIW.

University Core Curriculum

Students must take 18 hours of the university core curriculum.

ENGL 1311Composition I

3

ENGL 1312Composition II

3

Fine Arts Course (3 hours from selection)
Select 3 hours from MUSI 1320, MUSI 3350, MUSI 3348, or MUSI 2346 or Fine Arts course approved through transfer to UIW

RELS 1325The Religious Quest

3

Social Science Course (3 hours from selection)
Select 3 hours from ANTH 1311, ANTH 2324, SOCI 1311, PSYC 1301, or ECON/ECN 2301 course approved through transfer to UIW

MATH 1304College Algebra

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Subject Areas

 

Administration

The Administration track is designed to provide knowledge and skills required for specific certification examination eligibility.

Required Coursework
BIOL 1401Diversity of Life and Laboratory

4

HSCI 2310Health Sciences I

3

HSCI 2320Health Sciences II

3

Total Credit Hours:10

 

Additional Coursework

The Administration subject area requires 30 addition hours of coursework drawn from this list.

HSCI 2312Medical Terminology

3

HSCI 2315Medical Coding

3

HSCI 2317Medical Insurance Practice

3

HSCI 2327Introduction to the Electronic Health Record

3

HSCI 2330HIPAA Compliance and Certification

3

HSCI 2340Information Technology and Systems

3

HSCI 3305Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation

3

HSCI 3310Healthcare Organizations and Administration

3

HSCI 3315Introduction to Administrative Medical Assisting

3

HSCI 3317Healthcare Communication

3

HSCI 3320Healthcare Data Management

3

HSCI 3340Third Party Payment Systems

3

HSCI 3355Healthcare Ethics and Law

3

Total Credit Hours:30

II. General-Military Track:

a. 10 semester hours chosen from the following:
BIOL 1401Diversity of Life and Laboratory

4

HSCI 2310Health Sciences I

3

HSCI 2320Health Sciences II

3

b. Up to 42 hours of Health Area Specialization

The General/Military track is designed for the working allied healthcare practitioner who may have previously earned a recognizable specialty certification and/or completed military training and experience, but desires an associate degree.

Courses consist of transfer college work or appropriate military experience credit in an area of allied health science. Consult with your academic adviser to determine appropriate courses.

III. Nutrition Track:

a. 10 semester hours from the following:
BIOL 1401Diversity of Life and Laboratory

4

HSCI 2310Health Sciences I

3

HSCI 2320Health Sciences II

3

b. 18 hours of Health Area Specialization

The Nutrition track is designed for entry-level jobs in a variety of areas with a focus on nutrition. The AS degree with a major in Health Science and a concentration in nutrition does not meet the Didactic Programs in Dietetics (DPD) requirements for the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

NUTR 2300Introduction to Health Professions

3

NUTR 2310Introduction to Nutrition Science

3

NUTR 2340Food Culture and Disease in America

3

NUTR 2350Nutr for Health/Fitness/Sport

3

NUTR 3300Life Cycle Nutrition/Hlth Care

3

NUTR 3360Integrated Approach to Weight Management

3

IV. Occupational Therapy Assistant Track:

a. 13 semester hours from the following:
OCTA 1310Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy

3

OCTA 1625Client analysis and Reasoning

6

OCTA 2321Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapy

3

OCTA 2121Anatomy and Physiology Lab for Occupational Therapy

1

b. 29 hours of Health Area Specialization

The Occupational Therapy Assistant track is only available for military students at the Medical Education and Training Campus.

OCTA 1510Client Conditions

5

OCTA 1620Client Evaluation/Assessment

6

OCTA 1720Client Interventions

7

OCTA 2CLNClinical

10

V. Respiratory Therapy Track:

a. 11 semester hours from the following:
RESP 1230Respiratory Therapy Fundamentals I

2

RESP 1330Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology I

3

RESP 1430Respiratory Therapy Fundamentals II

4

RESP 2250Respiratory Pharmacology

2

b. 21 hours of Health Area Specialization

The Respiratory Therapy track is only available for military students at the Medical Education and Training Campus.

RESP 2240Physical Assessment

2

RESP 1340Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology II

3

RESP 2220Airway Management

2

RESP 2310Diagnostic Monitoring

3

RESP 1220Mechanical Ventilation I

2

RESP 1350Mechanical Ventilation II

3

RESP 1130Community Health

1

RESP 1150Introduction to Research

1

RESP 1250Clinical Practicum I

2

RESP 1260Clinical Practicum II

2

General Elective Coursework

General elective coursework must be completed to meet 60 total credit hours for the degree program.

Specialization Curriculum Required for Certification Exam Eligibility