Health Sciences
Health Sciences
Dive into Diverse Medical Career Paths!
Ready to chart your course in the dynamic world of healthcare? Our Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences at JSCC opens doors to various rewarding medical careers. From working as a medical technician to medical assistant, our program equips you with the skills and certifications needed to thrive in today's healthcare industry. Start your journey with us and unlock endless opportunities for success!
Learn more about Health Sciences
The Health Sciences degree is designed for students pursuing a career in the medical field who desire added certifications to enable them to enter the job market equipped with multiple skills.
Coursework
Coursework is dependent on a specified concentration within Health Sciences. Please choose from the concentrations below for a sample course schedule.
Additional Information
Courses from programs with specific admissions requirements (e.g., Emergency Medical Services) may be used to complete this degree. Please speak with your advisor for more information.
Concentration Courses
Students will choose from an approved Health Science Area certificate program. Students must graduate with a certificate in one of the listed tracks. Other options may be available; talk with your advisor.
Explore Health Sciences Tracks
Career Ready Program
Green Light Your Future in two years or less with a career-ready degree that prepares you to enter the workforce and excel. You will gain valuable hands-on experience and knowledge taught by instructors with real-world, professional experience.
Green Light Your Career!
An associate degree in Health Sciences opens the doors to many entry-level positions in the health science field.
Interested in one of our Health Science Certificates?
Healthcare Technician
Our Healthcare Technician Certificate Program prepares students to become certified clinical medical assistants, EKG Technicians, and Phlebotomy Technicians.
Our Patient Care Technician Certificate Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in medical facilities. Learn bedside care, phlebotomy, ECG, and more.
Our Medical Coding Certificate Program prepares students for an entry-level position working in the billing cycle of the healthcare administrative system.
Career Outlook
Career and Salary Information
Career and salary information for the Health Science program is dependent on the concentration path chosen. Please visit the following website: http://www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information, and education requirements.
Further education, such as a bachelor's or master's in the Health Sciences, can unlock specialized career opportunities and advancement. Transfer opportunities to four-year colleges or universities provide a pathway for continued education and expanded career prospects.
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