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Health Studies Current Student Information

Action Requested by the End of Fall 2026

Current students declared in Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Surgical Technology who are awaiting admission to their selective program should declare the Associate of Science in Health Studies as their major.

Health Studies provides a healthcare-focused degree pathway that keeps your coursework and academic progress connected to your educational goals.

Changing your declared major to Health Studies does not prevent you from applying to Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Surgical Technology. You must still meet the requirements and follow the application timeline for your intended selective-admission program.

Who Should Change Their Major?

This information applies to current BRCC students who:

  • Are declared in Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Surgical Technology;
  • Have not yet been admitted to the selective-admission portion of that program; and
  • Are continuing to complete coursework while preparing for program admission.
Important: Health Studies does not guarantee admission into a selective Nursing and Allied Health program. Admission remains competitive and is based on each program's requirements and selection criteria.

Why BRCC Is Making This Change

Health Studies gives students a declared, healthcare-focused degree pathway while they continue preparing for selective Nursing and Allied Health programs. It also supports students who may choose to complete the Health Studies degree, transfer into an aligned bachelor's program, or pursue another healthcare-related educational pathway.

What You Need to Do

  1. Review Your Academic Plan
    Check your Degree Works dashboard and meet with your College Navigator to review completed courses, your intended selective program, and your Spring schedule.
  2. Complete the Major-Change Form
    In LoLA, open the Academic Links card and complete the Change of Program/Major Form. Select Associate of Science in Health Studies as your new major.
  3. Make the Change by the End of Fall 2026
    Students who do not declare Health Studies by the end of the Fall 2026 semester will automatically have their major changed to Associate of Science in Health Studies.
  4. Continue Following Your Intended Program's Requirements
    Review the admission criteria, prerequisite courses, deadlines, and application instructions for Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Surgical Technology.

Get Help With Your Next Steps

A College Navigator can review how your completed coursework applies to Health Studies, help you plan your Spring classes, and discuss how the change fits your longer-term goals.

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Coursework, Registration, and Financial Aid

Completed Credits

Changing your major does not remove credits you have earned. How completed courses apply to Health Studies and your future program may vary, so review your record with a College Navigator.

Spring Registration

Change your major before registering for Spring when possible. Review your planned schedule with a College Navigator to confirm that courses apply to your degree plan.

Financial Aid

Individual financial-aid circumstances vary. Contact the Office of Financial Aid with questions about aid, scholarships, TOPS, or how a major change may affect your eligibility.

Common Questions

Yes. Declaring Health Studies does not prevent you from applying to Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Surgical Technology. You must still meet that program's admission requirements and deadlines.

Health Studies helps keep your coursework aligned with healthcare-focused goals, but it does not guarantee or independently improve admission. Selection remains based on the intended program's criteria.

A meeting is not required, but it is strongly recommended so you can review completed coursework, your Degree Works audit, and your Spring schedule.

Students affected by this change who do not declare Health Studies by the end of Fall 2026 will automatically have their major changed to Associate of Science in Health Studies.

It depends on your completed coursework, course availability, and academic goals. A College Navigator can review your individual degree plan.
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Stay on Track for Spring

Review your academic plan and complete your major change by the end of Fall 2026.

Meet With a College Navigator