Health care is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic industries in the world, and GCCs Health Science option is an excellent opportunity to find out if a health care career is for you!One of our most popular programs, Health Science gives you a solid foundation in liberal arts, a broad survey of health care jobs, and an emphasis on continued study in health science with options for transfer into one of our professional health occupations programs or a bachelors degree program.

A passion for science and technology, combined with a commitment to care, enables health care providers to respond to the needs of millions of individuals around the world, from newborns to the critically ill. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment growth in health care is expected to account for about 3 million new wage and salary jobs20 percent of all wage and salary jobs added to the economy over the 2006-16 period.

Rapidly changing demand due to an aging population, combined with new possibilities with advancements in technology, make health care the fastest growing and most dynamic career field of our time. Clinical developments, such as infection control, less invasive surgical techniques, advances in reproductive technology, and gene therapy for cancer treatment, continue to increase longevity and improve the quality of life of many Americans.

The basic Liberal Arts degree, which offers flexibility of focus alongside a breadth of academic fields, is supplemented with a grounding in health-related sciences in this option. Youll learn about how Biology, Chemistry, or Physics underlies our understanding of human health. In addition, youll take a Survey of Health Careers course to understand the career options that might lie ahead of you. You may also bring academic experience in Emergency Medical Services, Massage Therapy, or Nursing to bear in this option.

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To plan degree completion, see the course descriptions in the academic catalog which specify the planned semester(s) in which required classes are to be scheduled.

This is just one way you might complete the Health Science program in 4 semesters over 2 years of full-time study, or 8 semesters over 4 years of part-time study. (Sample course sequences assume that all pre-requisites have been satisfied and the student is prepared for college-level work.) For a detailed list of required courses, optional electives and program information, download the Health Science program description from our official academic catalog.

Course descriptions are also available in the catalog. Find courses

Transfer to a Baccalaureate program related to health science, or a certificate or associate degree health occupation program such as clinical laboratory science or radiologic technology.

By taking classes in a Liberal Arts option, students complete courses that help develop 100 and 200 course level knowledge and skills in a particular field. If you dont satisfy the requirements of a specific Liberal Arts option, you may still be able to fulfill the requirements of another option, or fulfill the requirements of the Liberal Arts General degree. Students are advised to work closely with their GCC advisor to select the specific courses that will help meet their career or transfer goals. Note: Students who complete a Liberal Arts option will graduate with the degree Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts. Your area of concentration is reflected only in your transcript, not your diploma.

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