Health Sciences

Health Sciences

The Associate of Science in Health Sciences promotes leadership, professionalism, and critical thinking skills while stimulating intellectual inquiry and creativity of students to their highest potential. LSUE’s mission includes preparing students with the knowledge base and skills needed to be productive health care professional in a culturally diverse society by contributing to their profession and dedicating themselves to life-long learning.

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About the Associate of Science in Health Sciences

What You'll Learn

Through your coursework, you will:

  • Gain basic science skills and knowledge

  • Gain an understanding of the healthcare industry

  • Learn laws and ethics related to the healthcare industry

Career Opportunities

Occupations in the healthcare field are predicted to grow rapidly in the coming years. Graduates can fill roles in the industry such as:

  • Clerical

  • Educational

  • Communications

  • Laboratory

Degree Requirements - 61 Total Required Credits

For additional detailed information on coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog Curriculum.

Total Credits Required: 61

  • Major Courses: 34

  • General Education Courses: 27

Major Courses

  • BIOL 1160 + 1161 - Human Anatomy + Lab

  • BIOL 2160 + 2161 - Human Physiology + Lab

  • PSYC 2070 - Developmental Psychology of the Life Span

  • MATH 1425 - Elementary Statistics

  • NUTR 2010 - Nutrition in Health

  • ALLH 1000 - Overview of Allied Health Professions

  • ALLH 1013 - Medical Terminology

  • ALLH 1025 - Pathophysiology for Allied Health Professional

  • ALLH 2630 - Aging and Long-Term Care

  • ALLH 2640 - Contracts and Negotiations in Health Care

  • ALLH 2601 - Fundamentals of Healthcare Management or ALLH 1023 - Pharmacology for Non-Nursing Majors

  • ALLH 2650 - Medical Law and Ethics

  • BIOL - Microbiology

  • PHYS - Physics

  • CHEM - Chemistry

  • English Composition (6 hours)

  • Mathematics (6 hours)

  • Natural Sciences (6 hours)

  • Humanities (3 hours)

  • Social Sciences (3 hours)

  • Fine Arts (3 hours)