Health Sciences

The demand for skilled health-care 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 major 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.

Beyond the Classroom

As a health sciences major 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.