First Year (32 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPRS 1304 - Basic Health Profession Skills (FY) **(Offered continuously, May not transfer to university) | 3 | - | ||
| BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I (FY) 1(Offered continuously, Required for progression) | 4 | 030 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 1(Offered continuously, Required for progression) | 3 | 010 | ||
| BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II (FY)(Offered continuously) | 4 | 030 |
Spring Semester
16 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 1314 - College Algebra (FY) 2, 3(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor, Recommended for DMSO applicants) OR MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) |
3 | 020 | ||
| ENGL 1302 - Composition II (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 010 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology (FY) 2, 4(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor, Recommended for SRGT applicants) OR BIOL 1322 - Nutrition and Diet Therapy (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) OR PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) |
3 | - | ||
| PSYC 2301 - General Psychology (FY) 1(Offered continuously, Required for progression) | 3 | 080 |
Summer Courses
These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any course from Language, Philosophy, Culture Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 040 | ||
| Choose any SPCH course in the Component Area Option Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 090 |
Second Year (28 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
16 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS 1407 - Elementary Physics II 2, 3(Visit Enrollment Advisor, Recommended for DMSO applicants) OR CHEM 1405 - Introduction to Chemistry and the Environment 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) OR CHEM 1407 - Introduction to Forensic Chemistry 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) OR CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) |
4 | - |
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 060 | ||
| SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | - |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 060 |
Spring Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
16 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Health Science 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) OR BIOL 2421 - Microbiology for Science Majors 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) |
4 | 090 |
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 070 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 070 | ||
| Any course from the Creative Arts Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 050 |
Summer Courses
These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 credits as needed for graduation 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 2 | - |
Important Notes
Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AS Health Science degree.
Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.
Note 3: Recommended for DMSO applicants.
Note 4: Recommended for SRGT applicants.
**: This course may not transfer to a university, but it is highly recommended for all AS Health Science majors. If you have any questions regarding transfer, please meet with an academic advisor.
FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.
Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.
Transfer Outlook
AS HEALTH degree can lead to university transfer for:
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
- Public Health
- Health & Wellness
AS HEALTH is also ideal for students interested in applying for:
- Dental hygiene
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Respiratory care
- Surgical technology programs
Important: AS HEALTH students interested in a bachelor's degree must work with an academic advisor for transfer information.
Career Outlook
Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:
- Surgical Technologist: $43,064 (Associate Degree + State License required)
- Respiratory Therapist: $59,528 (Associate Degree + State License required)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer: $66,361 (Associate Degree + State License required)
- Dental Hygienist: $74,524 (Associate Degree + State License required)
Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/