<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt"> What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Azusa Pacific University College's Associate of Science in Health Sciences program provides you with the opportunity to obtain a Christian education with a focus on basic science topics relevant to careers in the healthcare industry. Fundamental courses combine instruction with lab exercises and address microorganisms, disease treatment, cell structures, human physiology, biochemistry, and statistics. You will also receive an overview of organs, bones, and various systems, including endocrine, nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular. Courses must also be completed in English Composition, Communications, Math, Spanish, Old and New Testament studies, Christian Ministry, and Medical Ethics. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have a strong academic background in science and possess strong communication, problem solving, and analytical skills before applying to this program. As an applicant to Azusa Pacific University College, you are required to have already earned a high school diploma or the equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>As a student of Azusa Pacific University College's Associate of Science in Health Sciences program, you will be required to earn a total of 60 total credits. You must complete 31 credits of core coursework, 18 credits of required courses, 4-6 credits in foreign languages, and 5-7 credits of electives. </p> <h3 id="section---IntegrativeHealthSciencesCoreRequirements">Integrative Health Sciences Core Requirements</h3> <p><u>God's Word and the Christian Response</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>APBL 100<br />or<br />BIBL100 </td><td> Old Testament Survey<br />or<br />Exodus/Deuteronomy</td></tr> <tr><td>APBL 105<br />or<br />BIBL230</td><td>New Testament Survey<br />or<br />Luke/Acts</td></tr> <tr><td>APHS 100 </td><td>Introduction to Medical Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>MIN 108 </td><td>Christian Life, Faith, and Ministry</td></tr> </table><p><u>Health Science Fundamentals</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>BIOL 220</td><td>General Microbiology/Lab</td></tr> <tr><td>BIOL 250</td><td>Human Anatomy/Lab</td></tr> <tr><td>BIOL 251</td><td>Human Physiology/Lab</td></tr> <tr><td>CHEM 115</td><td>Chemistry for Health Sciences/Lab</td></tr> <tr><td>STAT 280</td><td>Applied Statistics</td></tr> </table><p><u>Skills and University Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>APOU 101</td><td>Momentum: Success in the University</td></tr> <tr><td>MATH 110</td><td>College Algebra</td></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 101</td><td>Expository Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 102</td><td>Composition: Argument and Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>COMM 111</td><td>Public Communication</td></tr> <tr><td>CS 205</td><td>Basic Software Tools</td></tr> </table><p><u>Foreign Language Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>Select one of the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>One 4-unit intensive language course:<br />SPAN 123</td><td>Intensive Beginning Spanish</td></tr> <tr><td>or<br />Two 3-unit language sequence:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>SPAN 121</td><td>Beginning Spanish I</td></tr> <tr><td>SPAN 122</td><td>Beginning Spanish II</td></tr> </table><p><u>General Electives</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><td>Select 5-7 units from any 100+ level courses</td></tr> </table><h2 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h2> <h3 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h3> <p>Once you have earned the Associate of Science in Health Sciences, you will be a strong candidate for entry-level employment opportunities in many areas of the healthcare industry. You may also seek clinical or non-clinical positions in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, managed care companies, medical billing companies, or dental offices. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Nurse Assistant </li><li>Dental Hygienist </li><li>Medical Billing Specialist </li></ul><h3 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h3> <p>While Azusa Pacific University College's Associate of Science in Health Sciences program is designed to prepare you for entry-level employment, you could choose to continue your studies in a four-year degree program. A bachelor's degree could be required for advancement to managerial or supervisory positions. Examples of degrees you could seek include: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Arts in Management with an emphasis in Healthcare Management </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Allied Health </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Community Health</li></ul>