Health Related Major Guide 2024-2025

Paradise Valley Community College

Students pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree at an Arizona public community college can transfer into a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree at an Arizona public university. Health students build upon healthcare specialty skills obtained at the community college by studying a variety of health occupation subjects at the university to complete a bachelor?s degree. Students may focus on areas such as health and aging, legislation, integrative care, and community-based health outcomes. Graduates are prepared for these in-demand fields and find work in hospitals, health agencies, private industry, governmental organizations, and more. For this major, it may not be beneficial to complete an AGEC. Please speak to your community college advisor for more information.



    Associate's Degree
    An associate's degree is comprised of 60-64 community college credits. Below is information specific to your major.

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  AGEC Requirement
For this major, it may not be beneficial to complete an AGEC. Please speak to your community college advisor for more information.
  Paradise Valley Community College Courses
The courses listed below are recommended if you plan to transfer to a university and study Health Related.
COURSES  
Anatomy & Physiology IBIO 160 (4) or BIO 201 (4)
Anatomy & Physiology IIBIO 202 (4)
First-Year CompositionENG 101 (3)
Medical TerminologyHCC 145 (3) or HCC 146 (2)
Quantitative ReasoningMAT 112 (3) or MAT 151 (3)


Bachelor's Degrees & Majors

  Bachelor's Degree for Health Related
UNIVERSITY / LOCATION DEGREE MAJOR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Arizona State UniversityBASApplied Science (Health Sciences)
None
Arizona State UniversityBASApplied Science (Medical Laboratory Science)
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSDHDental Hygiene
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSHealth Sciences - Allied Health
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSHealth Sciences - Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSHealth Sciences - Medical Assisting
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSHealth Sciences - Paramedic Care
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSHealth Sciences - Physical Therapist Assisting
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSHealth Sciences - Respiratory Care
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSHealth Sciences - Surgical Technology
None

  Get help from an Academic Advisor
Be sure to meet with an Academic Advisor from Paradise Valley Community College!