Meta Major: Health Science
Associate of Science Degree
The Health Science AS is designed to allow the student seeking an advanced degree in a healthcare field to transfer to a four-year institution for program completion. The student will have the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in general education and life science courses, while exploring areas of interest through the careful selection of elective courses that fit within a specific career path. With a Meta Major, the student can narrow their choice in major while developing an educational plan that leads to degree completion.
The CWC nursing student working toward a bachelor’s degree in nursing at the University of Wyoming benefits from this program, as does the student interested in a healthcare field who is unsure of a particular area of focus. The student is strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when choosing elective courses that will meet degree requirements.
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1010 | General Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 1000 OR CHEM 1020 |
Intro to Chemistry OR General Chemistry I | 4 |
| HLTK 1200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| MATH 1400 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MOLB 2210 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| PSYC 1000 | General Psychology | 4 |
| STAT 2050 OR STAT 2070 |
Fundamentals of Statistics OR Intro Statistics for the Social Sciences | 4 |
| UNST 1005 | Student Success Course | 1 |
| ZOO 2015 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| ZOO 2025 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ARTS/HUM | 3 |
| ORAL | 3 |
| POLS 1000 | 3 |
| Writing Level I (WR1) | 3 |
| Writing Level II (WR2) | 3 |
The student must choose a minimum of nine (9) credits from the following courses:
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 1200 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ART 2010 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART 2020 | Art History II | 3 |
| CHEM 1030 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| ECON 1010 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 1020 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| FCSC 1140 | Nutrition | 2 |
| HLTK 1625 | AHA BLS for the Provider | 0.5 |
| HLTK 1665 | Electrocardiography Techniques | 1 |
| MEDA 1800 | Phlebotomy Principles in Practice | 3 |
| NURS 1400 | LPN Transition | 2 |
| NRST 1510 | Nursing Assistant | 4 |
| NRST 1550 | Certified Nursing Assistant II | 3 |
| NRST 1600 | Medication Aide | 6 |
| PHYS 1050 | Concepts of Physics | 4 |
| SOC 1000 | Sociological Principles | 3 |
| ZOO 2140 | Cadaver Anatomy | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Meta Major: Health Science
Certificate I
The healthcare industry includes an abundance of in-demand occupations that suit a variety of skill sets. The Health Science Meta Major Certificate provides a common pathway for students interested in an allied health career.
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| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1010 | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHEM 1000 | Intro to Chemistry | 4 |
| MATH 1400 | College Algebra | 4 |
| HLTK 1200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSYC 1000 | General Psychology | 4 |
| UNST 1005 | Student Success Course | 1 |
| ZOO 2015 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| ZOO 2025 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Writing Level I (WR1)/ORAL | 3 |