The associate in science in Health Science, has been designed for students who have a desire to work in the healthcare industry. 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.
The first year includes courses that would be required for general education as well as a career in the healthcare field. At the end of the first year, students will have the option of transferring to another associate degree program to complete their course work in a specific field or continue to receive their associate degree with a focus on coursework pertaining to their health related interest. The second year can be flexible for students to choose courses that could then potentially transfer to a 4-year college in the field of their choice.
With careful planning, the student will be able to earn credits that will fit their intended field of study.
Acceptance into the Health Science program does not guarantee acceptance in or give preferential treatment to an applicant for a specific health program later.
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.
Direct Program Contact Info
Patricia Klein
Program Coordinator
603-578-6817
pklein@ccsnh.edu
First Year - Fall Semester
First Year - Spring Semester
Second Year - Fall Semester
Second Year - Spring Semester
Public Health Informatics Technology Pathway
The field of Public Health Informatics and Technology (PHIT) focuses on collecting, storing, managing, analyzing, using, and sharing public health data to more efficiently and effectively impact population health. Experts in PHIT, often referred to as public health informatics specialists or public health informaticians, use data analytics, visualization skills, and technology to innovatively solve public health problems.
This PHIT pathway is designed to be transferable to University of Massachusetts/Lowell, as well as other colleges, where students can complete their Baccalaureate degree in Public Health/ Public Health Informatics and Technology. You will then be prepared to enter this emerging field of public health and make a difference through work in health departments, nonprofits, community health centers and other health care settings.
First Year - Fall Semester
First Year - Spring Semester
Second Year - Fall Semester
Second Year - Spring Semester
Speak with the program coordinator for suggested Health Science elective courses to meet your educational goals.
Pre-Nursing Pathway
*Minimum grades of C+ are required for Science and Psychology courses.
Students may take more classes in a semester as the goal is to complete all the general education courses within one academic year.
This is a recommended sequence:
Fall Semester
*Minimum grades of C+ are required for Science and Psychology courses.
Spring Semester
*Minimum grades of C+ are required for Science and Psychology courses.
Summer Semester
*Minimum grades of C+ are required for Science and Psychology courses.
Estimated Cost of Program (Tuition Only)
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 self-placement survey or ACCUPLACER® Placement Assessment test when appropriate.
Upon the completion of the degree, graduates will be able to:
- Write documents pertaining to health, wellness, and disease using medical terminology
- Identify structural organization of the human body and body systems.
- Interpret information pertaining to health, wellness and disease.
- Evaluate various trends in health care, social determinants, and legal and ethical issues impacting healthcare.
In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes.
*If Biology and Chemistry are needed, they will count as Health Science Electives
**Health Science Electives include: PHYS130N and courses in BIOL, CHEM, HLTH, MATH, NURS, PSYC, SOCI and ASL/FREN/SPAN
Transfer Pathways
Upon completion of the Health Science degree, the following transfer pathways are examples of next steps:
*University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies – BS in Allied Health Leadership
*Rivier University – BS in Health Science
*Southern New Hampshire University – BS in Biology
*Southern New Hampshire University – BS in Biology: Health Sciences Concentration
NCC-SNHU Dual Admissions transfer information – Nashua Community College | SNHU
*Colby-Sawyer College – BS in Health Studies (online)
*It is important for students to work with the Health Science advisor to be sure they are taking the appropriate courses for the transfer pathway.
