Health Sciences, A.A.S.
Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, e-Learning
The Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences provides the foundational healthcare knowledge, skills and behaviors for graduates to obtain employment in a healthcare-related position, continue education in a professional health program, or enhance development of those who are employed in healthcare settings. Students need to consult with a Health Sciences advisor before registering for courses.
A minimum grade of C (2.00) is required in all courses. A grade of C- is not considered passing.
Minimum Credit Hours | 60 |
General Education Requirements | 18-19 |
Emphasis Area Requirements | 41-42 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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General Education Requirements | ||
Written Communication Skills | ||
WRTG S111 | *Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
WRTG S211 | *Writing and the Humanities | 3 |
or WRTG S212 | *Writing and the Professions | |
Oral Communication Skills | ||
Select one of the following | 3 | |
*Fundamentals of Oral Communication | ||
*Small Group Communication and Team Building | ||
*Interpersonal Communication | ||
*Public Speaking | ||
Computational Skills | ||
MATH S105 | Intermediate Algebra | 3-4 |
or HS S116 | Mathematics in Health Care | |
Other Skills | ||
PSY S111 | *Introduction to Psychology 1 | 3 |
or PSY S250 | *Lifespan Development | |
HS S135 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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General Emphasis | ||
Emphasis Requirements | 41-42 | |
BHS S201 | Introduction to Integrative Health | 3 |
HIM S181 | Introduction to Healthcare Systems | 3 |
HS S101 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 3 |
HS S106 | Human Behavior in Healthcare | 3 |
HS S114 | Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology | 4-8 |
or BIOL S111 & BIOL S112 | *Human Anatomy and Physiology I and *Human Anatomy and Physiology II | |
Advisor approved electives (in the following areas: BA, BHS, BIOL, CHEM, HS, HIM, PSY, SOC, STAT) | 21-26 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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Medical Assisting Emphasis | ||
Emphasis Requirements | 41-42 | |
MA S133 | Medical Assisting Procedures: Administrative I | 4 |
MA S142 | Medical Assisting Procedures: Clinical I | 4 |
MA S233 | Medical Assisting Procedures: Administrative II | 4 |
MA S242 | Medical Assisting Procedures: Clinical II | 4 |
MA S294A | Medical Assisting Practicum | 4 |
Advisor approved electives (in the following areas: BA, BHS, BIOL, CHEM, HS, HIM, PSY, SOC, STAT) | 21-22 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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Behavioral Health Emphasis | ||
Emphasis Requirements | 41-42 | |
BHS S101 | Introduction to Behavioral Health Practices | 3 |
BHS S103 | Mental Health First Aid | 1 |
BHS S135 | Beginning Therapeutic Interventions | 3 |
BHS S140 | The Science of a Good Life | 3 |
or BHS S181 | Peer Support Professional Training | |
BHS S180 | Introduction to Addiction, Trauma, and Crises | 3 |
BHS S201 | Introduction to Integrative Health | 3 |
Advisor approved electives (in the following areas: BA, BHS, BIOL, CHEM, HS, HIM, PSY, SOC, STAT) | 25-26 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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Medical Coding Emphasis | ||
Emphasis Requirements | 41-42 | |
HIM S155 | Coding I: Outpatient | 3 |
HIM S255 | Coding II: Inpatient | 3 |
HIM S258 | Coding III: Advanced Coding | 3 |
HIM S261 | Revenue and Financial Management for Healthcare | 3 |
HIM S272 | Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | 4 |
HIM S282 | CCS Examination Preparation | 1 |
Advisor approved electives (in the following areas: BA, BHS, BIOL, CHEM, HS, HIM, PSY, SOC, STAT) | 24-25 |
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Consult with an advisor to determine which PSY course meets your educational plan.
- Demonstrate effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information in healthcare environments.
- Incorporate knowledge of biological, psychological, sociological, cultural, spiritual, economic, and ethical factors into a healthcare foundation.
- Integrate critical thinking and problem solving appropriate for student’s allied health discipline.
- Exhibit proficiency in the emphasis areas leading to licensure/certification to help meet Alaska’s health workforce needs.