Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at Front Range Community College and transfer to a university to pursue a BA degree. The Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in Health Sciences provides students with both breadth and depth of knowledge in Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, as well as Social and Behavioral Sciences that prepares them for transfer into a bachelor degree program at a four-year college or university. Careers typically require a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Students may tailor this Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in Health Sciences to prepare for specific transfer options in a variety of health science pathways such as nutrition, public health, or human services.
My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| PSY 2440 or PSY 1001 | Human Growth & Development (PSY 2440) or General Psychology I (PSY 1001) | 3 |
| BIO 1010 or BIO 1111 | Biology Foundations (BIO 1010) or General College Biology I w/Lab: GT-SC1 (BIO 1111) | 2 |
| BIO 1006* or BIO 1004 or BIO 2101 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology* (BIO 1006) or Biology: A Human Approach (BIO 1004) or Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab (BIO 2101) | 4 |
| COM 1150 or COM 1250 or COM 2300 | Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250) or Intercultural Communication (COM 2300) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: Students who plan to take BIO 2101 and BIO 2102 should not take BIO 1004 or BIO 1006.
If you are interested in applying for entry into the FRCC Nursing program, you should take ENG 1021, PSY 2440, BIO 1010, and BIO 2101 in Semester 1.
If you are interested in applying for entry into the FRCC Dental Hygiene program, you should take ENG 1021, PSY 1001 or PSY 2440, BIO 1010, BIO 1004, and COM 1150 in Semester 1.
If you are interested in applying for entry into the FRCC Surgical Technology program, you should take ENG 1021, PSY 2440, BIO 1010, BIO 1006, and HPR 1045 or MAT 1140 or higher (e.g., MAT 1260) in Semester 1.
*BIO 1010 and BIO 1006 will not fulfill GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 requirements. These courses will apply only toward elective credit in the Health Sciences A.A. Degree program.
Second Semester
Semester Note: Students who plan to apply for entry into the Nursing, Dental Hygiene, or Surgical Technology programs should do so before semester 3. Continuing through semester 3 on this track will result in obtaining an A.A. degree in Health Sciences which is intended for students to transfer to a university and continue studies in a related health science program.
*If you are interested in applying for entry into the FRCC Nursing program, you should take BIO 2104, HPR 1010 or HWE 1050, BIO 2102, and an elective of any GT-AH or GT-SS in semester 2.
*If you are interested in applying for entry into the FRCC Dental Hygiene program, you should take BIO 2104, CHE 1009, SOC 1001, and DEH 1005 in semester 2.
If you are interested in applying for entry into the FRCC Surgical Technology program, you should take BIO 2104 and either HPR 1045 or MAT 1140 or higher (e.g., MAT 1260), whichever course was not completed in Semester 1.
*CHE 1009 will not fulfill GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 requirements. These courses will apply toward elective credit only.
If you complete Dietary Nutrition (HPR 1010) or Intro to Dental Hygiene (DEH 1005) in semester 2, you will also need to complete the two additional credits of electives displayed in semester 4. If you complete Human Nutrition (HWE 1050) in semester 2, you will not complete the two additional credits of electives displayed in semester 4 of this MAP.
Students interested in transferring to another college/university to work towards an undergraduate degree are strongly encouraged to connect with the college they plan to transfer to, so they can determine the courses that will meet their individual transfer needs.
Third Semester
| GT-MA1 | Any GT-MA1 Course. Prefer: Intro to Statistics (MAT 1260) | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any (GT-AH) Course. Prefer: Ethics (PHI 1012) and Race, Ethnicity, Culture (LIT 2005) | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any (GT-AH) Course. Prefer: Ethics (PHI 1012) and Race, Ethnicity, Culture (LIT 2005) | 3 |
| GT-HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1) Course | 3 |
| Any GT-AH, GT-SS, or GT-HI | Student Choice of any GT-AH, GT-SS or GT-HI | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: GT-AH courses must be completed from two different categories: (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4).
University Health Science related majors may prefer an additional GT-SS or GT-HI course to be selected as your student choice. Please meet with an Academic Advisor to learn more.
Fourth Semester
| GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 | Any Science (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) or Any GT Course or Any Approved Elective List Course* | 4 |
| Elective | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Elective | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Elective | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Elective | Any Approved Elective List Course | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: *Any GT-SC1, GT-SC2, or Elective. A GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 course is only required in semester 4 if 7 credits of GT-SC1 and GT-SC2 were not completed in previous semesters. You may complete any GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 course to fulfill this requirement. If 7 credits of GT-SC1 and GT-SC2 have been completed, you may take any GT course or any Approved Elective List course in semester 4. Additional math and science credits over what is listed in this MAP (10 credits) will reduce the number of electives needed to complete this degree.
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| BIO 1010 or BIO 1111 | Biology Foundations (BIO 1010) or General College Biology I w/Lab: GT-SC1 (BIO 1111) | 2 |
| BIO 1006* or BIO 1004 or BIO 2101 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology* (BIO 1006) or Biology: A Human Approach (BIO 1004) or Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab (BIO 2101) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: Students who plan to take BIO 2101 and BIO 2102, should not take BIO 1004 or BIO 1006.
If you are interested in applying for entry in the Nursing program at FRCC, you must plan to take: ENG 1021, PSY 2440, BIO 1010, BIO 2101, BIO 2102, BIO 2104, and HPR 1010 or HWE 1050.
If you are interested in applying for entry in the Dental Hygiene program at FRCC, you must plan to take: ENG 1021, PSY 1001 or PSY 2440, COM 1150, BIO 1010, BIO 1004, CHE 1009, SOC 1001, and DEH 1005 .
If you are interested in applying for entry in the Surgical Technology program, you must plan to take: ENG 1021, PSY 2440, BIO 1010, BIO 1006, HPR 1045, and MAT 1140 or higher.
*BIO 1010 and BIO 1006 will not fulfill GT-SC1 nor GT-SC2 requirements. These courses will apply only toward elective credit in the Health Sciences A.A. Degree program.
Students interested in transferring to another college/university to work towards an undergraduate degree are strongly encouraged to connect with the college they plan to transfer to, so they can determine the courses that will meet their individual transfer needs best.
Spring Semester 2
Summer Semester 3
| GT-MA1 | Any GT-MA1 Course. Prefer: Intro to Statistics (MAT 1260) | 3 |
| COM 1150 or COM 1250 or COM 2300 | Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250) or Intercultural Communication (COM 2300) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Fall Semester 4
Semester Note: *CHE 1009 will not fulfill GT-SC1 nor GT-SC2 requirements. These courses will apply toward elective credit only.
If you complete Dietary Nutrition (HPR 1010) or Intro to Dental Hygiene (DEH 1005) in semester 2, you will also need to complete the two additional credits of electives displayed in semester 4. If you complete Human Nutrition (HWE 1050) in semester 2, you will not complete the two additional credits of electives displayed in semester 4 of this MAP.
Students who plan to apply for entry into the Nursing, Dental Hygiene, or Surgical Technology programs should do so in semester 4. Continuing through semester 4 on this track will result in obtaining an A.A. degree in Health Sciences which is intended for students to transfer to a university and continue studies in a related health science program.
Spring Semester 5
| GT-AH | Any (GT-AH) Course. Prefer: Ethics (PHI 1012) and Race, Ethnicity, Culture (LIT 2005) | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any (GT-AH) Course. Prefer: Ethics (PHI 1012) and Race, Ethnicity, Culture (LIT 2005) | 3 |
| GT-HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: GT-AH courses must be completed from two different categories: (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4).
University Health Science related majors may prefer an additional GT-SS or GT-HI course to be selected as your student choice. Please meet with an Academic Advisor to learn more.
Summer Semester 6
Fall Semester 7
| GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 | Any Science (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) or Any GT Course or Any Approved Elective List Course* | 4 |
| Elective | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Semester Note: *Any GT-SC1/2 or Elective. A GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 course is only required if 7 credits of GT-SC1 and GT-SC2 credits were not completed in previous semesters. You may complete any GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 course to fulfill this requirement. If 7 credits of GT-SC1 and GT-SC1/2 credits have been completed, you may take any GT course or any Approved Elective List course in fourth semester. Additional Math and Science credits over what is listed in this MAP (10 credits) will reduce the number of electives needed to complete this degree.
Spring Semester 8
| Elective | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Elective | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Elective | Any Approved Elective List Course | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Semester Note: *Any GT-SC1/2 or Elective. A GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 course is only required if 7 credits of GT-SC1 and GT-SC2 credits were not completed in previous semesters. You may complete any GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 course to fulfill this requirement. If 7 credits of GT-SC1 and GT-SC1/2 credits have been completed, you may take any GT course or any Approved Elective List course in fourth semester. Additional Math and Science credits over what is listed in this MAP (10 credits) will reduce the number of electives needed to complete this degree.