ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (0001) – HEALTH SCIENCE & SAFETY EDUCATION PRE-MAJOR
Are you planning to earn an Associate in Arts degree and then transfer to a four-year college or university to major in Health Science/Safety Education? We strongly encourage you to consult with a SWIC Advisor prior to enrolling each semester.听 We also advise you to familiarize yourself with the specific requirements of the four-year institution where you plan to transfer.
Fulfill the General Education and other institutional requirements for the Associate in Arts degree listed in the printed or Online听麻豆APP Catalog. General Education course听preferences听may vary by transfer institution.
Recommended Courses
| Total Credits | 14 | |
| Course Number听 | Course Description | Credits |
| BIOL 101 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
|
CHEM 101 |
Introductory Chemistry |
5 |
| HES 151 | Personal Health and Wellness | 2 |
| SOC 153 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
Most four-year colleges and universities will accept the following classes as Exercise Science major credit:
| Course Number听 | Course Description | Credits |
| HES 152 | First Aid-Medical Self Help | 2 |
|
HES 154 |
Nutrition, Exercise, and Weight Management |
2 |
| HES 158 | Consumer Health | 3 |
Optional Courses
| Course Number听 | Course Description | Credits |
|
BIOL 105 听 听 OR BIOL 157 |
Human Biology 听 听 OR Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
|
BIOL 250 |
Microbiology |
4 |
| PSYC 270 | Health Psychology | 3 |
*The听optional courses listed above may be applicable toward a baccalaureate Exercise Science major. Please keep in mind that most transfer institutions limit the number of credit hours taken within a student鈥檚 major field of study at the community college level.听To ensure the acceptance of such courses toward your intended major, check with the four-year institution where you are transferring or a SWIC Academic Advisor regarding their applicability.
Fulfill all other Associate in Arts degree requirements listed in the printed or Online听麻豆APP Catalog.
Apply for graduation by the date published in the 麻豆APP Calendar.
Earn at least 64 transferable credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 to graduate from SWIC. Many transfer institutions require a higher GPA for admission to the institution and/or specific majors.
Note: Enrollment in many transfer classes is based on your score on the assessment placement test and/or your fulfillment of course prerequisites.