Program Overview
The Associate of Science in Health Sciences degree was developed as an entry point for students wishing to prepare for a career in healthcare. Five tracks within healthcare have been developed:
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Administration with stackable certified concentrations in:
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Cardiac Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)
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Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
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Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS)
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Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA);
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General/Military
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Nutrition
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Respiratory Therapy
Tracks 1 through 3 fully matriculate to a respective Bachelor of Science with a major in Health Science degree plan.
Associate of Science in Health Sciences Degree Plan
Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at UIW where 24 of the final 30 hours are taken at UIW. Active-duty military must take a minimum of 15 credit hours at UIW.
University Core Curriculum
Students must take 18 hours of the university core curriculum.
| ENGL 1311 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1312 | Composition II | 3 |
| Fine Arts Course (3 hours from selection) | Select 3 hours from MUSI 1320, MUSI 3350, MUSI 3348, or MUSI 2346 or Fine Arts course approved through transfer to UIW | |
| RELS 1325 | The Religious Quest | 3 |
| Social Science Course (3 hours from selection) | Select 3 hours from ANTH 1311, ANTH 2324, SOCI 1311, PSYC 1301, or ECON/ECN 2301 course approved through transfer to UIW | |
| MATH 1304 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Subject Areas
Administration
The Administration track is designed to provide knowledge and skills required for specific certification examination eligibility.
Required Coursework
Additional Coursework
The Administration subject area requires 30 addition hours of coursework drawn from this list.
II. General-Military Track:
a. 10 semester hours chosen from the following:
b. Up to 42 hours of Health Area Specialization
The General/Military track is designed for the working allied healthcare practitioner who may have previously earned a recognizable specialty certification and/or completed military training and experience, but desires an associate degree.
Courses consist of transfer college work or appropriate military experience credit in an area of allied health science. Consult with your academic adviser to determine appropriate courses.
III. Nutrition Track:
a. 10 semester hours from the following:
b. 18 hours of Health Area Specialization
The Nutrition track is designed for entry-level jobs in a variety of areas with a focus on nutrition. The AS degree with a major in Health Science and a concentration in nutrition does not meet the Didactic Programs in Dietetics (DPD) requirements for the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
IV. Occupational Therapy Assistant Track:
a. 13 semester hours from the following:
| OCTA 1310 | Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OCTA 1625 | Client analysis and Reasoning | 6 |
| OCTA 2321 | Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OCTA 2121 | Anatomy and Physiology Lab for Occupational Therapy | 1 |
b. 29 hours of Health Area Specialization
The Occupational Therapy Assistant track is only available for military students at the Medical Education and Training Campus.
V. Respiratory Therapy Track:
a. 11 semester hours from the following:
b. 21 hours of Health Area Specialization
The Respiratory Therapy track is only available for military students at the Medical Education and Training Campus.
General Elective Coursework
General elective coursework must be completed to meet 60 total credit hours for the degree program.
Specialization Curriculum Required for Certification Exam Eligibility