Health Science

Health Science

Associate in Arts (Liberal Arts Option)

Program Contact

Susan Markush
(413) 775-1156
markushs@gcc.mass.edu

This program provides a strong foundation in the liberal arts as well as a broad exploration of the health care options through basic science and health-related courses that are relevant to many health occupation careers. In addition to humanities and writing or English courses, you will have a choice of course options in behavioral and social sciences, natural and physical sciences, mathematics and quantitative reasoning, as well as a variety of electives related to health science.

60-62

credits

Associate in Arts

Associate in Arts (AA) degrees are typically completed in two (2) years and designed for transfer

Transfer

Guaranteed admission and streamlined transfer to four-year state schools through MassTransfer!

A passion for science and technology, combined with a commitment to care, enables health care providers to respond to the needs of millions of individuals around the world, from newborns to the critically ill.  According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment growth in health care is expected to account for about 3 million new wage and salary jobs—20 percent of all wage and salary jobs added to the economy over the 2006-16 period.

Rapidly changing demand due to an aging population, combined with new possibilities with advancements in technology, make health care the fastest growing and most dynamic career field of our time.  Clinical developments, such as infection control, less invasive surgical techniques, advances in reproductive technology, and gene therapy for cancer treatment, continue to increase longevity and improve the quality of life of many Americans.

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These are just examples of jobs that someone with an associate degree in Health Science might pursue. Our programs provide a solid foundation for many careers, but some paths may require additional education, or even a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Don’t worry! Our advisors are here to support you in planning your educational journey.

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