Explore the exciting world of healthcare professions with an associate degree in health sciences from Dean College.
The demand for skilled healthcare professionals continues to grow. With an associate degree in health sciences from Dean College, you’ll be ready to continue your studies in health education, public health and beyond.
Program Overview
The health sciences program at Dean combines a strong foundation in health-related fields with broad-based coursework in the liberal arts. You’ll study physical, cognitive, psychological and social development throughout the human life cycle, along with courses in subjects such as:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Nutrition and food science
- Psychology
- Statistics
- Ethics
Coursework has been specially designed to facilitate a smooth transition to a four-year degree in health sciences.
Click on the below videos to learn more about the Health Sciences Program.
- Pre-Nursing and Health Sciences Program Overviews
- Pre-Nursing and Health Sciences Q&A with Dr. Pisano
Beyond the Classroom
As a student in the Health Sciences program at Dean, you’ll immerse yourself in real-world learning in and out of the classroom. For example, allied health practitioners often visit campus to answer questions, offer career advice and provide professional connections.
When you graduate, you’ll be ready to continue your education with a bachelor’s degree at Dean College or another four-year institution. And you’ll prepare to launch a rewarding career in health education, public health, medical office management and beyond.
Uniquely Dean
What makes our Health Science program best of breed?
- Integrate theoretical learning with hands-on opportunities in the health-care field.
- Learn from faculty who have real-world experience in health careers.
- Hear from allied health practitioners who come to campus to share their experiences and offer career advice.
- Dean College was ranked #6 in Best Undergraduate Teaching in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Colleges, North category.
Dean College has prepared me for the 'real world' after I graduate. My networking within Dean and the leadership skills that I have gained are going to benefit me in my future workplace.
Degree Offerings
- Associate Degree*
*The course listing below is based on the Associate Degree program.
Health Science Courses
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI 111 | Introduction to the Health Sciences | 3 |
| BIO 172 | Anatomy and Physiology ll | 4 |
| BIO 211 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHM 151 | Chemistry l | 4 |
| CHM 152 | Chemistry ll | 4 |
| MTH 130 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| PHL 115 | Ethics | 3 |
| PSY 111 | General Psychology | 3 |
| DCA 100 | Campus Connections: Making the Transition | 1 |
| DCA 110 | Career Connections: Developing Your Brand | 1 |
| DCA 200 | Internship Connections: Creating Your Plan | 1 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Composition l | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Composition ll | 3 |
| SPC 101 | Communication Fundamentals | 3 |
| MATH ELECTIVE | Core Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| BIO 171 | Anatomy and Physiology l | 4 |
| ARTS ELECTIVE | Core Distribution Arts Elective | 3 |
| NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATH ELECTIVE | Core Distribution Natural Sciences and Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| HUMANITIES ELECTIVE | Core Distribution Humanities Elective | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE | Core Distribution Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELE | Electives | 3 |
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Dean College student and professor using lab equipment funded by MLSC.
Professors are professionals in their field and are here to help you every step of the way!
Student integrates theoretical learning with hands-on opportunities in the health-care field.