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The Associate of Science in Health Sciences is designed for students who want to start strong in healthcare and prepare for transfer into a wide range of health-related bachelor’s programs. Whether your goal is nursing, therapy, medical technology, public health, or another healthcare pathway, this degree gives you the foundation to move forward with confidence.
You’ll complete rigorous science and general education coursework while developing the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills needed in today’s fast-paced healthcare environments. Hands-on learning, supportive faculty, and personalized advising help you stay focused as you build a clear academic pathway toward advanced study and professional success.
Healthcare careers continue to grow, and this program helps you explore your options while preparing for the next step in your education.
Start here. Build your science foundation. Launch your healthcare future.
Program Information
Bachelor of Science
Tuition
$30/per credit hour*
Fees
$125**/per credit hour
Books
All materials are included
Other Program Fees
No additional fees associated with this program.
* This rate applies to Ford County residents. Out of county residents rate is $60/per credit hour. International rate is $80/per credit hour.
** Online Course have an additional $10/per credit hour fee
Tuition and fees are subject to change
Fall
Spring
Summer
Students may start this program at the beginning of fall, spring, or summer semester.
Faculty
Anthony Aragon, PhD
Professor of Biology
Main Campus Location
Main Campus Building
2501 N. 14th Ave.
Dodge City, Kansas 67801
Sample Degree Plan
Year 1
Fall I: (14 Credits)
- *^(SGE 010) ENG 102 or ENG 104 – English Comp I T▶ – 3 Credits
- ¶(SGE 030) ^MATH 106 or MATH 108 – College Algebra or College Algebra w/ Review T▶ – 3 Credits
- ! BIO 111 & BIOL 111 – Cell Bio & Lab – 5 Credits
- (SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
Spring I: (17 Credits)
- *^(SGE 010) ENG 103 – English Comp II T▶ – 3 Credits
- *(SGE 020) SP 106 or SP 206 – Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communications T▶ – 3 Credits
- ! AH 130 – Medical Terminology – 3 Credits
- (SGE 040) Natural & Physical Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 4-5 Credits
Year 2
Fall II: (18 Credits)
- ^! ZOO 201 & ZOOL 201 – Human A&P I & Lab – 4 Credits
- ^! CHEM 111 & CHML 111 – College Chemistry I & Lab – 5 Credits
- (SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
Spring II: (14-15 Credits)
- (SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- ^! ZOO 202 & ZOOL 202 – Human A&P II & Lab – 4 Credits
- ! AH 140 – Basic Nutrition – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 1-2 Credits
Key
T▶ Kansas Systemwide Transfer Course
* Course requires a C or higher
^ Course has a testing or prerequisite requirement
¶ MATH 106 or course in which MATH 106 is a prerequisite
!, !!, !!! Program & Elective Courses
KBOR Systemwide General Education Courses with (SGE ###) contribute toward completion of one of the seven discipline areas required by the Kansas Board of Regents Systemwide General Education program.