Health Sciences Associate Degree in Applied Science (HSC.AAS)

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

Integrate knowledge from behavioral and health sciences as a basis for allied health practice.
Demonstrate competencies relevant to a career focus area within health sciences.
Demonstrate integration of discipline-specific and general education competencies.

Program Plan 2025-2026

Full Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses		Credits
	Health Sciences Focus Area	3-4
ENG 1510	English Composition I	3
or ENG 1510E	English Composition I Enhanced	4
or ENG 1510S	English Composition I with Support	6
PSY 2510	Introduction to Psychology	3
	Required Supportive Course	3-4
	TOTAL CREDITS	12-17

Year 1 - Winter

Courses		Credits
	Health Sciences Focus Area	3-4
	Health Sciences Focus Area	3-4
ENG 1520	Composition II	3
or ENG 2200	Professional Communications	4
or COM 1600	Fundamentals of Speech	3
Gen Ed	Mathematics/Science	3-4
	TOTAL CREDITS	12-16

Year 1 - Summer

Courses		Credits
GenEd	Fine Arts/Humanities	3-4
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	4
	TOTAL CREDITS	7-8

Year 2 - Fall

Courses		Credits
	Health Sciences Focus Area	3-4
	Health Sciences Focus Area	3-4
	Required Supportive Course	3-4
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	4
	TOTAL CREDITS	13-16

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this degree.

Year 2 - Winter

Courses		Credits
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	4
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	4
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	4
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	4
	TOTAL CREDITS	16

TOTAL CREDITS	60

NOTE: To receive the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) endorsement, students must fulfill the requirements noted for each MTA category and successfully complete at least 30 credits. All coursework used to fulfill MTA requirements must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher in EACH course.