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A.S. in Health Sciences

The Associate of Science (A.S.) in Health Sciences at Azusa Pacific Online University offers students a broad knowledge base for the major elements in health sciences.

Incorporating faith and knowledge, the curriculum lays the foundation for ethical evaluations, professional decision-making, practical experience, and respect for God-honoring diversity in the health sciences field.

Learn more about the career opportunities available with an A.S. in Health Sciences.

Program Highlights

  • Integrate a Christian worldview
  • Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
  • Identify and evaluate key ethical issues
  • Utilize technology and statistical analysis in decision-making
  • Examine cultural and diversity issues
  • Implement specific science functions and lab processes within the field

Program Options for the A.S. in Health Sciences

ASHS General Emphasis: APOU offers two program options for the ASHS degree program. A general 60-unit program prepares learners for a wide-range of career options in the health-sciences field.

ASHS Nursing Emphasis: APOU also offers learners wishing to pursue further education in nursing the option to complete the ASHS with an emphasis in nursing. The emphasis is a 70-unit program and follows a specific curriculum identified by Azusa Pacific University (APU), enabling graduates of APOU’s ASHS with an emphasis in nursing to apply to APU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Learn more about the coursework for the nursing emphasis below and in the APOU catalog.

ASHS General Emphasis Coursework

Skills and University Requirements (18 units)

APOU 101 Momentum: Success in the University*

MATH 110 College Algebra

ENGL 101 Expository Writing

ENGL 102 Composition: Argument and Analysis

COMM 111 Public Communication

CS 205 Basic Software Tools

Foreign Language Requirements (4-6 units)

Select one of the following:

One intensive language course:

SPAN 123 Intensive Beginning Spanish

-or-

Two 3-unit language sequence:

SPAN 121 Beginning Spanish I

SPAN 122 Beginning Spanish II

Integrative Health Sciences Core Requirements (31 units)

God’s Word and the Christian Response (12 units)

APBL 100 Old Testament Survey*

APBL 105 New Testament Survey*

APHS 100 Introduction to Medical Ethics*

MIN 108 Christian Life, Faith, and Ministry*

Health Sciences Fundamentals (19 units)

BIOL 220 General Microbiology/Lab

BIOL 250 Human Anatomy/Lab

BIOL 251 Human Physiology/Lab

CHEM 115 Chemistry for Health Sciences/Lab

STAT 280 Applied Statistics

General Electives (5-7 units)

To complete the 60-unit General Studies Core requirement students may utilize any 100+ level college or university course. The elective requirement provides students an opportunity to pursue interests beyond program requirements.

ASHS Nursing Emphasis Coursework

The ASHS with an emphasis in nursing curriculum aligns with the specific requirements for entry into the APU nursing program. Specific courses, totaling 70 units, are required only if students are interested in pursuing the BSN with APU. The 70-unit ASHS nursing emphasis curriculum consists of the following coursework:

APBL 100 Old Testament Survey*

APBL 105 New Testament Survey*

APOU 101 Momentum: Success in the University*

APSY 295 Human Growth and Development

APSY 430 Cultural Psychology

ART 150 Introduction to Art

BIOL 220 General Microbiology/Lab

BIOL 250 Human Anatomy/Lab

BIOL 251 Human Physiology/Lab

CHEM 115 Chemistry for Health Sciences/Lab

COMM 111 Public Communication

CS 205 Basic Software Tools

ENGL 101 Expository Writing

ENGL 102 Composition: Argument and Analysis

ENGL 111 Introduction to Literature

HIST 201 U.S. History or HIST 202 World Civilization

MATH 110 College Algebra

PHL 220 Introduction to Philosophy

PSYC 110 General Psychology

SPAN 121 Beginning Spanish I

SPAN 122 Beginning Spanish II

STAT 280 Applied Statistics

*Must be taken at APOU

Note: This information is current for the 2013 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. To view 2013 program information, please refer to the APOU catalog

At a Glance

Program units
60^
Total units to graduate
60^
Cost
$400/unit*
Average completion time
1-2 years
Accreditation
WASC
Format
Online

^Additional units and courses are required for the A.S. in Health Sciences with an emphasis in nursing.

*Some courses may require additional tuition, lab pack, and other fees.


All stated financial information is subject to change.

For a detailed cost estimate or more information, please contact a program representative at
1-855-APOUNOW or financialaid@apou.net.