Begin a rewarding career in health care with a two-year degree from Minnesota State College Southeast.
If your future career goals include a profession in health care, you will need an advanced education! Health Science Broad Field is a 2-year Associate of Science degree designed for transfer to any of the universities in the Minnesota State System, where you can earn a 4-year degree.
At Minnesota State College Southeast in Winona and Red Wing, you will meet the pre-requisites for further studies in a major such as community health, nursing, pre-medicine, dental hygiene, or allied health care management.
Build a solid educational foundation
Complete the full range of general education courses required for a four-year program, while emphasizing health science courses, including:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- Nutrition
Expect small class sizes, personal attention, and challenging courses at Minnesota State College Southeast! Plan on working closely with your MSC Southeast faculty advisor to stay on track with your coursework and long-term educational goals.
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Courses
Health Science Broad Field AS Degree - General Requirements
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- A minimum of 60 semester credits.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
- A minimum cumulative MnTC GPA of 2.0.
- A minimum of 20 semester credits applied toward the degree must be taken at Minnesota State College Southeast.
- Completion of the specific degree requirements below:
MnTC REQUIREMENTS
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Requirements - A minimum of 30 credits to complete at least 6 different transfer goals of the 10 goal areas in the MnTC. A MnTC course may satisfy more than one goal area, however, the credits only count once. All students must complete at least one (1) Communications/English course and one (1) Mathematics course as well as any other liberal arts and sciences courses listed on the specific program plan.
Required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Courses (41 credits)
Goal 1 Communication
- ENGL 1215 College Writing I (3 credits)
- COMM 1218 College Speech OR COMM 1228 Interpersonal Communications (3 credits)
- ENGL 2525 College Writing II (3 credits)
Goal 3 Natural Science
- BIOL1226 Nutrition (3 credits)
- CHEM2518 General, Organic, Biochemistry (4 credits)
Goal 4 Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
- MATH1220 College Algebra (3 credits)
Goal 5 History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- PSYC1110 Intro to Psychology (3 credits)
- PSYC1115 Lifespan Psychology (3 credits)
- SOCS1110 Intro to Sociology (3 credits)
Goal 6 The Humanities and Fine Arts
- HUMA1125 Moral Problems (3 credits)
- 6 credits from an area other than Humanities; one course should be selected to fulfill both Goal 6/8
Goal 7 Human Diversity (1 course, 3 cr)
Goal 9 Ethical and Civic Responsibility (1 course, 3 cr)
Goal 10 People and the Environment
- BIOL1201 Intro to Biology (4 credits)
Career Focus Credits for Health Science Broad Field AS Degree (19 credits)
- INSP1525 Career & Education Planning (1 credit)
- MATH1230 Introduction to Statistics (3 credits)
- MEDS1210 Medical Terminology (4 credits)
- BIOL2515 Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits)
- BIOL2516 Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits)
- BIOL2531 Microbiology (3 credits)
Estimated Costs for this Major
| Approximate Tuition/Fees: | $12,414 |
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| Minimum Tool Cost: | N/A |
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| Books/Supplies: | $900 |
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| Estimated Total: | $13,314 |
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Career Opportunities
The Health Science Broad Field AS is specifically designed for transfer to a 4-year degree at any Minnesota State university in a health care field, such as:
- Health Care Management
- Athletic Training
- Community Health
- Dental Hygiene
- Nursing
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Physical Therapy
Career Information
Use the MN DEED Career and Education Explorer Data Tool to learn about wages, job growth, and much more in this career field.
Outcomes
Students in Broad Field Health Science will:
- Demonstrate a sound foundational knowledge and understanding of the principles of biology, chemistry, nutrition, human anatomy, human physiology, and microbiology as it relates to the health sciences.
- Demonstrate basic laboratory skills pertaining to assessments, laboratory methods, sound experimental and analytical practices, data acquisition and reporting science and health care.
- Communicate effectively using appropriate scientific and medical terminology.
- Explore psychological, social, and ethical issues as they relate to health sciences and health care.
- Prepare for transfer to a 4-year baccalaureate program.
Highlights
- Narrow your focus, but keep your options open within the field of health care
- Fully transferrable to all Minnesota State 4-year Universities
- Small class sizes with ample personal attention and feedback
- Friendly, dedicated instructors who will know you by name and help you succeed
Instructors
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Health Sciences Broad Field courses are taught by our talented and dedicated Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty, all with your success in mind. All Southeast Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty have earned a master's degree or higher. See individual instructor biographies below.
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