If your goal is BRCC's Associate of Science in Surgical Technology, Health Studies provides a healthcare-focused degree pathway while you prepare for selective admission to the Surgical Technology program.
Health Studies includes foundational coursework that also appears in the Surgical Technology curriculum. This overlap can help you continue making academic progress while preparing for your intended program.
Pathway at a Glance
Declared Major
Health Studies
Intended Program
Surgical Technology
Program Degree
Associate of Science
Admission
Selective
How Health Studies Aligns With Surgical Technology
Health Studies and Surgical Technology share foundational coursework in areas including English composition, mathematics, psychology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical terminology, biomedical ethics, and general education.
Shared Foundational Areas
- English Composition
- College Algebra and Statistics
- Psychology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Microbiology
- Medical Terminology
- Biomedical Ethics
- General Education coursework
This overview identifies shared foundational areas and is not a complete Surgical Technology admission or graduation checklist. Review the official Surgical Technology requirements before selecting courses.
After Admission to Surgical Technology
After admission to the selective Surgical Technology program, students complete the following program-specific coursework.
| Course | Description | Credits | Semester | Typically Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SURT 1023 | Surgical Technology Fundamentals | 3 | 2nd | Spring |
| SURT 1021 | Skills Lab I | 1 | 2nd | Spring |
| SURT 1103 | Surgical Procedures I | 3 | 3rd | Spring & Summer |
| SURT 1113 | Surgical Procedures II | 3 | 3rd | Spring & Summer |
| SURT 1122 | Skills Lab II | 2 | 3rd | Spring & Summer |
| SURT 2103 | Surgical Procedures III | 3 | 4th | Fall |
| SURT 2207 | Practicum I Surgical Procedures | 7 | 4th | Summer & Fall |
| SURT 2259 | Practicum II Surgical Procedures | 9 | 5th | Fall & Spring |
| Total Program-Specific Credits | 31 | |||
Planning to Apply to Surgical Technology?
Review the Surgical Technology program's current prerequisites, admission criteria, application requirements, and deadlines. A College Navigator can help you understand how your Health Studies coursework fits your academic plan.