Find answers about the Associate of Science in Health Studies, selective-admission pathways, changing your major, degree progress, advising, registration, and transfer.
Start with the Health Studies program page for a program overview. Current Nursing and Allied Health students affected by the Fall 2026 major transition should also review Health Studies Information for Current Students.
Program Overview
Health Studies is a four-semester, 62-credit-hour program that provides foundational
science, health, math, and general education coursework for students pursuing Nursing,
Allied Health, transfer, or other healthcare-related educational pathways.
The program is designed for students interested in healthcare, including students
preparing for selective-admission Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Surgical
Technology programs and students planning to transfer into aligned bachelor's programs.
Yes. Health Studies is connected to Nursing and Allied Health and provides a healthcare-focused
pathway for students preparing for selective-admission programs and other healthcare-related
goals.
The Associate of Science in Health Studies is active beginning with the Spring 2027
application.
Nursing and Allied Health Pathways
Yes. Declaring Health Studies does not prevent you from applying to BRCC’s selective-admission
Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Surgical Technology programs. Health Studies
can serve as your declared major while you prepare to apply.
Changing your declared major does not prevent you from continuing to pursue a current
Nursing or Allied Health application. You must still meet the admission requirements
and follow the application timeline for your intended program.
No. Admission remains competitive and is based on each program's admission requirements
and selection criteria.
Health Studies helps keep your coursework aligned with healthcare-focused goals, but
admission decisions remain based on the intended program's requirements and selection
criteria.
Major Declaration Change
Current students declared in Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Surgical Technology
who are awaiting admission to their selective-admission program should declare Health
Studies as their major.
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. Additional instructions
are available on the Registrar FAQs page.
Affected students should declare Health Studies by the end of the Fall 2026 semester.
Affected students 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.
Courses, Credits, and Degree Progress
Many completed courses may apply. Meet with a College Navigator to review your completed
coursework, Degree Works audit, and academic goals.
Changing your major does not remove credits you have earned. However, how completed
courses apply to Health Studies and your future program may vary.
Review the Health Studies Curriculum & Program Pathways for the Health Studies curriculum.
The program is designed as a four-semester degree. Completion time may vary based
on prior credits, placement, course availability, and the number of credits completed
each term.
It depends on your completed coursework, course availability, and academic goals.
A College Navigator can review your individual degree plan.
Advising, Registration, and Financial Aid
Contact your College Navigator to discuss changing your major, completed coursework,
course selection, and your educational goals. Schedule an advising appointment.
A meeting is not required, but it is strongly recommended so you can review your Degree
Works audit, academic plan, and Spring schedule.
Change your major before Spring registration when possible so your degree plan and
course selections align with Health Studies. Review your schedule with a College Navigator.
Individual circumstances vary. Contact the Office of Financial Aid with questions
about financial aid, scholarships, TOPS, or how a major change may affect your eligibility.
Transfer and Future Pathways
Health Studies can support transfer into approved or aligned health-related bachelor's
pathways. Transferability depends on the receiving institution and intended program.
Program materials identify potential pathways at Southeastern Louisiana University
in Health Sciences and Kinesiology, LSU in Public Health, and Franciscan Missionaries
of Our Lady University in Health Sciences. Confirm current requirements with a College
Navigator and the receiving institution before selecting courses.
Some Health Studies courses may apply to requirements at other institutions. Confirm
course equivalencies, selective-admission requirements, and transfer policies directly
with the receiving institution.
Yes. Health Studies provides a healthcare-focused degree pathway that can support
Allied Health preparation, transfer, or other healthcare-related educational goals.
Still Have Questions?
A College Navigator can help you review your coursework, program plans, and next steps.