Program Description
Prepares students to further their career goals in Health Sciences, Public Health and Community Health, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology fields. This program of study prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution. It requires completion of general education courses and selected Public Health, Exercise Science, and Science courses.
Students who intend to apply for selective admission to the Frederick Community College Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care, or Surgical Technology programs should follow the Health Sciences Concentration pathway specific to that program to complete the required selective admissions courses prior to applying for their program. Completion of selective admissions courses does not guarantee admission into selective admissions programs.
A grade of “C” or better must be earned in BSCI 201 and all Departmental Requirements and Electives.
Students applying for admission to FCC Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care, or Surgical Technology programs must earn a grade of C or better in all coursework.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Define the role of health professionals in individual, community, regional, and global levels.
- Apply knowledge from behavioral, social, and physical health sciences to health-related wellness and disease prevention.
- Describe human health, disease, wellness, and fitness.
- Identify health-related needs and understand interventional approaches to promote and protect health.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete their credit English and Mathematics within the first 24 credits.
- One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
- CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.usmd.edu/
- In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting these courses.
- For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
- Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in BSCI 201 and all Departmental Requirements and Electives.
Students applying for admission to FCC Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care, or Surgical Technology programs must earn a grade of C or better in all coursework.
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 1,2,3 | 3 |
| 6 |
| General Psychology | |
| Introduction to Sociology | |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| BSCI 150 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| BSCI 201 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Fitness for Living (required) | |
| Fitness for Living (satisfies this requirement) | |
| EXSC 170 | Introduction to Health and Exercise Science | 3 |
| or PBHL 170 | Foundations of Public Health |
| NUTR 102 | Nutrition in a Changing World | 3 |
| or NUTR 200 | Principles and Application of Nutrition |
| HLTH 100 | Stress Management Techniques | 1 |
| or HLTH 160 | Stress Management |
| 21 |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| Microbiology for Allied Health | |
| Genetics (Spring) | |
| Elements of Microbiology (Fall) | |
| Chemistry and Society 1 | |
| General Chemistry I 1 | |
| General Chemistry II | |
| Essentials of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | |
| Organic Chemistry I | |
| Human Growth and Development | |
| Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | |
| Principles of Resistance Training Technique and Program Design | |
| Fitness Instruction | |
| Fitness Assessment and Programming | |
| Essentials of Personal Training | |
| Psychology of Sport | |
| Health Education | |
| Stress Management | |
| Personal and Community Health | |
| Introduction to Research in Health Science | |
| Human Sexuality | |
| Introduction to Health Behaviors | |
| Medical Terminology | |
| Federal Healthcare Programs and Laws | |
| Survey of Physics (Spring) 1 | |
| Fundamentals of Physics I (Fall) 1 | |
| Issues of Drug/Alcohol Use | |
| Total Credits | 60 |
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
Health Sciences A.S.
This pathway provides the general education curriculum that prepares students to pursue a healthcare-related bachelor’s degree at a four-year transfer institution. Students who intend to transfer should work with their advisor to understand the requirements of their transfer institution. Completion of this program does not guarantee admission to a transfer institution. Students interested in courses of study such as pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, pre-pharmacy, pre-physician assistant or other related programs should follow the STEM A.S. Degree: Biology or Chemistry Areas of Concentration and meet with an academic advisor.
Students who intend to apply for selective admission to the Frederick Community College Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care, or Surgical Technology programs should follow the specialty pathway for their intended area (i.e., Pre-Nursing, Pre-Respiratory Care, etc.) to complete the required selective admissions courses prior to applying for their program. Completion of selective admissions courses does not guarantee admission into selective admissions programs.
Plan of Study Grid | Recommended First Semester |
|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 3-4 |
| 3 |
| General Psychology | |
| 3 |
EXSC 170
| Introduction to Health and Exercise Science ()
or Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
| | Credits | 15-16 |
| Recommended Second Semester |
|---|
| BSCI 150 | Principles of Biology I () | 4 |
| HLTH 165 | Fitness for Living | 3 |
| 3 |
NUTR 102
| Nutrition in a Changing World 3
or Principles and Application of Nutrition | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| | Credits | 16 |
| Recommended Third Semester |
|---|
| BSCI 201 | Anatomy and Physiology I () | 4 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credits | 16 |
| Recommended Fourth Semester |
|---|
| 2 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 |
| Introduction to Sociology | |
HLTH 100
| Stress Management Techniques
or Stress Management | 1 |
| | Credits | 13 |
| | Total Credits | 60-61 |
Health Sciences: Pre-Nursing Path
This pathway prepares students to apply for acceptance into the Frederick Community College Nursing program. Students may apply to the FCC Nursing program after successful completion of the selective admissions courses (shown below), but acceptance into the program is not guaranteed. Upon acceptance into the Nursing program, students should begin the Nursing Associate of Science degree pathway.
Students who are not accepted into the FCC Nursing program may complete their Health Sciences A.S. degree using the Health Sciences A.S. pathway shown at the top of this page. Students who intend to transfer should work with their advisor to understand the requirements of their chosen institution.
Plan of Study Grid | Recommended First Semester |
|---|
| |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 3 |
| SOCY 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 4 |
| General Chemistry I | |
| Preparation for Allied Health () | |
| Principles of Biology I () | |
| | Credits | 13 |
| Recommended Second Semester |
|---|
| BSCI 201 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| 3 |
| EDPS 210 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| | Credits | 13 |
| Recommended Third Semester |
|---|
| BSCI 202 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| 3 |
NUTR 102
| Nutrition in a Changing World 2
or Principles and Application of Nutrition | 3 |
| 3 |
BSCI 223
| Microbiology for Allied Health
or Elements of Microbiology (Fall) | 4 |
| |
| | Credits | 17 |
| | Total Credits | 43 |
Health Sciences: Pre-Physical Therapist Assistant Path
This pathway prepares students to apply for acceptance into the Frederick Community College Physical Therapist Assistant program. Students may apply to the FCC Physical Therapist Assistant program after successful completion of the selective admissions courses (shown below), but acceptance into the program is not guaranteed. Upon acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, students should begin the Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. degree pathway.
Students who are not accepted into the FCC Physical Therapist Assistant program may complete their Health Sciences A.S. degree using the Health Sciences A.S. pathway shown at the top of this page. Students who intend to transfer should work with their advisor to understand the requirements of their chosen institution.
Plan of Study Grid | Recommended First Semester |
|---|
| |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 3 |
| BSCI 150 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| |
| | Credits | 13 |
| Recommended Second Semester |
|---|
| BSCI 201 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| COMM 105 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| MEDA 109 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| |
| | Credits | 10 |
| Recommended Third Semester |
|---|
| |
| BSCI 202 | Anatomy and Physiology II () | 4 |
| | Credits | 4 |
| | Total Credits | 27 |
Health Sciences: Pre-Respiratory Care Path
This pathway prepares students to apply for acceptance into the Frederick Community College Respiratory Care program. Students may apply to the FCC Respiratory Care program after successful completion of the selective admissions courses (shown below), but acceptance into the program is not guaranteed. Upon acceptance into the Respiratory Care program, students should begin the Respiratory Care A.A.S. degree pathway.
Students who are not accepted into the FCC Respiratory Care program may complete their Health Sciences A.S. degree using the Health Sciences A.S. pathway shown at the top of this page. Students who intend to transfer should work with their advisor to understand the requirements of their chosen institution.
Plan of Study Grid | Recommended First Semester |
|---|
| |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 3 |
| 4 |
| General Chemistry I | |
| Preparation for Allied Health () | |
| Principles of Biology I () | |
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
COMM 102
| Interpersonal Communication
or Small Group Communication | 3 |
| | Credits | 16 |
| Recommended Second Semester |
|---|
| BSCI 201 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
BSCI 223
| Microbiology for Allied Health
or Elements of Microbiology (Fall) | 4 |
| 1,3 |
| Basic Medical Terminology () | |
| Medical Terminology () | |
| | Credits | 9-11 |
| Recommended Third Semester |
|---|
| |
| BSCI 202 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| |
| | Credits | 4 |
| | Total Credits | 29-31 |
Health Sciences: Pre-Surgical Technology Path
This pathway prepares students to apply for acceptance into the Frederick Community College Surgical Technology program. Students may apply to the FCC Surgical Technology program after successful completion of the selective admissions courses (shown below), but acceptance into the program is not guaranteed. Upon acceptance into the Surgical Technology program, students should begin the Surgical Technology A.A.S. degree pathway.
Students who are not accepted into the FCC Surgical Technology program may complete their Health Sciences A.S. degree using the Health Sciences A.S. pathway shown at the top of this page. Students who intend to transfer should work with their advisor to understand the requirements of their chosen institution.
Plan of Study Grid | Recommended First Semester |
|---|
| |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 3 |
| 4 |
| General Chemistry I | |
| Preparation for Allied Health () | |
| Principles of Biology I () | |
| 3 |
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| | Credits | 16 |
| Recommended Second Semester |
|---|
| BSCI 201 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| SOCY 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 1,3 |
| Basic Medical Terminology () | |
| Medical Terminology () | |
| 3 |
| | Credits | 11-13 |
| Recommended Third Semester |
|---|
| BSCI 202 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| 3 |
NUTR 102
| Nutrition in a Changing World 2
or Principles and Application of Nutrition | 3 |
| 3 |
| |
| | Credits | 13 |
| | Total Credits | 40-42 |
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.
