Associate of Science in Health Science

The Associate of Science in Health Science program (ASHS) serves as an entry into a core health science curricula. The ASHS degree provides the student with a comprehensive program of study designed to satisfy entry-level eligibility requirements into a health care professional program. The curriculum is designed to allow students to attain their educational or occupational goals. It offers adequate course flexibility for acceptance into both GSCs' and other institutions’ degree programs. Click here to view an ASHS Flyer.

The ASHS Program will serve a variety of purposes while preparing students for admission into a professional health care curriculum:

• prepare students for other degrees
• provide opportunities for students who may need to complete prerequisite or developmental coursework prior to acceptance into a professional health sciences program, or to pursue post-secondary education
• provide foundational course credit easily transferable to another college or university
• provide a strong foundation in general education, science, mathematics, and health sciences
• provide comprehensive basic science education

An important aspect of the ASHS program is the flexibility it offers students that have different educational objectives. The wide variety of general education courses available to ASHS students allows them to complete all of the general education core requirements before entering any number of professional education programs of a health science nature.

When the student is granted admission into a health science curriculum, they are able to seamlessly move general education credit from the ASHS Program into health care curriculums. The same concept applies to ASHS students that have completed course work at other accredited institutions. Those credits are transferred into the ASHS program and count toward fulfillment of ASHS requirements.

The GSC faculty are dedicated to the success of the student, with an emphasis on successful completion of the core curriculum. The faculty are highly credentialed and accredited in all areas of their responsibility. They provide close supervision in the classroom and laboratory setting, are skilled in the use of technology, and actively involved in student advising and supervision.

Nursing Philosophy

The philosophy of the AASN program is consistent with the mission of the Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science.

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Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Associate of Science in Health Science program will be able to:

• Articulate a fundamental understanding of basic sciences and scientific reasoning.
• Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of mathematics.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to think critically and to be successful in upper division courses.

Curriculum Plan

The college admits students twice a year in August and January. The full-time curriculum plan is designed to be completed in four semesters. The curriculum plan is laid out in a slightly different pattern for each admission cycle. If you have transfer credit or attend part-time, your personal curriculum plan will need to be customized for you. Please contact our admissions staff at 513-862-1678 for specific questions.

Total Degree Requirements – 60 Credits

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