Associate of Science in Health Science (ASHS)

ASHS Program Description

Today’s healthcare job market is expanding rapidly and there is an immediate need for health science professionals to support the growth, as the industry shifts to population management.

The Associate of Science in Health Science (ASHS) program offers a flexible curriculum to prepare a student for a career in healthcare. Professionals who work in allied health professions actively engage as team members to prevent, diagnose, and treat a range of conditions and illnesses. Working as part of a multidisciplinary health team provides opportunities for professional growth and supports the best patient outcomes possible.

Our graduates may obtain employment in a healthcare-related position or continue their education in health profession programs. Individually, graduates from the ASHS program support health systems in areas such as clinical and medical research, medical writing, health education, and specialized customer service.

Program Level Student Learning 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.

The ASHS Program serves a variety of purposes:

• Provides comprehensive basic science education, including general education, mathematics, and core health science education.
• Prepares students for advancing degrees in the Allied Health Sciences.
• Provides foundational coursework easily transferable to other degrees.
• Offers future employment in the Allied Health industry to apply scientific principles and evidence-based practice to optimize patient or client outcomes.

An important aspect of the program is the flexibility it offers students. The wide variety of courses available to ASHS students allows them to complete general education core requirements before entering any number of professional education programs.

When students are granted admission into a health science program, they are able to seamlessly move general education credit from the ASHS Program into their respective programs. The same concept applies to ASHS students who have completed coursework at other accredited institutions.

Good Samaritan College faculty members are dedicated to student success. The faculty hold advanced degrees in their discipline and are highly engaged in their areas of content and research. They provide close supervision in the classroom and laboratory setting, are skilled in the use of technology, and actively support student advising and effective learning outcomes.

ASHS Sample Curriculum Plan