Health Science

The Associate in Science degree in Health Science, has been designed for students who have a desire to work in the healthcare industry. The Health Science program provides a high-quality education that includes communication skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, an understanding of the diverse needs of the evolving healthcare industry and prepares student to enter the next step of their healthcare education. It strives to meet the individual goals of the students in the program while providing a foundation of core classes that are necessary for any healthcare career and/or profession.  

Students have options to follow a Pre-Nursing or Public Health Informatics Technology pathway as well as the general Health Science pathway.  Contact the program coordinator for specific course sequencing information on the pathways.

Upon the completion of the degree in Health Science, graduates will be able to:

1. The student will communicate effectively and fluently; read with comprehension; listen, speak and write competently.
2. The student will develop skills in reflection, analysis, logical reasoning, and evaluation to formulate judgments, reach conclusions, and solve problems.
3. The student will evaluate and utilize quantitative and qualitative data and apply mathematical and scientific principles and methods.
4. The student will utilize technology to locate, evaluate, organize, and utilize information accurately and responsibly.
5. The student will acquire knowledge and skills that will enable respect for diversity as well as an awareness of global interdependency.
6. The student will formulate a plan for personal and professional growth in a health-related career.
7. The student will articulate the importance and necessity of lifelong learning in particular as it applies to health-related fields.

In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes.

Residency Requirements

At least 15 semester credits must be taken at Nashua Community College not including transfer credits. A minimum of 8 credits of coursework in the program must be completed at the “200” level.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be high school graduates or have the GED equivalent.
• Submit an application for admission and have official transcripts forwarded to Nashua Community College by secondary and post-secondary institutions previously attended.
• Participate in the ACCUPLACER® Placement Assessment test when appropriate.