The Associate of Science in Health Studies is a four-semester, 62-credit-hour degree that combines foundational science, health, mathematics, and general education coursework.
The curriculum can help students build a healthcare-focused academic foundation while preparing for selective-admission BRCC Nursing and Allied Health programs, planning to transfer, or pursuing other healthcare-related educational goals.
Curriculum at a Glance
Degree
Associate of Science
Total Credits
62 credit hours
Recommended Length
4 semesters
Academic Area
Nursing & Allied Health
Recommended Course Sequence
The sequence below shows one way to complete the degree in four semesters. Individual schedules may differ based on placement, completed credits, course availability, and academic goals.
| Semester | Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester |
|
15 |
| Second Semester |
|
15 |
| Third Semester |
|
16 |
| Fourth Semester |
|
16 |
| Total Degree Credits | 62 | |
Approved elective options should be selected in consultation with a College Navigator, program coordinator, or dean. Students considering a specific transfer program may need particular electives or science courses.
How Health Studies Connects to Nursing and Allied Health
Health Studies includes foundational courses that also appear in selected BRCC Nursing and Allied Health curricula. This overlap can help students continue making progress toward the Health Studies degree while preparing for another healthcare pathway.
| Intended Pathway | Examples of Shared Foundational Coursework |
|---|---|
| Nursing | English composition, college algebra, statistics, psychology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and selected general education coursework |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography | English composition, college algebra, psychology, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, biomedical ethics, and selected humanities coursework |
| Surgical Technology | English composition, college algebra, statistics, psychology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical terminology, biomedical ethics, and selected general education coursework |
This comparison provides examples and is not a complete checklist for admission or graduation. Review the official requirements for your intended program.
A Shared Healthcare Foundation
Several Health Studies courses appear across all three selected Nursing and Allied Health pathways, including:
- English Composition I
- College Algebra
- Introduction to Psychology
- Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
- Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
Additional courses overlap with one or more programs. A College Navigator can help you understand how your completed and planned courses relate to your intended pathway.
Explore Your Intended Program Pathway
Explore your intended pathway to see how Health Studies coursework connects with the program you plan to pursue and which program-specific courses are completed after selective-program admission.
Nursing
See how Health Studies coursework aligns with the Associate of Science in Nursing and review Nursing courses completed after admission to the selective program.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
See how Health Studies coursework aligns with the Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and review Sonography courses completed after selective-program admission.
Surgical Technology
See how Health Studies coursework aligns with the Associate of Science in Surgical Technology and review Surgical Technology courses completed after selective-program admission.
Plan Your Next Semester
Review your Degree Works audit with a College Navigator before selecting courses or changing your major.