Associate of applied science
in health science

Build your foundation in healthcare with a stackable degree designed to fit your schedule and your goals.
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education online.

Build a foundation of healthcare knowledge and skills online on your time with Salem University. Our Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Health Science is designed to give you a solid starting point, whether you’re exploring your options in healthcare or building toward a specific goal.

The program embeds all current pre-requisite courses for Salem’s Associate Degree of Nursing, so you’ll be ready to take that next step if that becomes your career goal. Credits you earn can also apply toward other degrees at Salem University, including the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology and the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a Healthcare Management specialization.

60

Credits

20

Months

  • 100% online
  • Take one course per month for better school-life balance
  • Includes all current pre-requisite courses for Salem’s Associate Degree in Nursing
  • HLC accredited university

As a graduate of this program, you’ll understand:

  • Foundational healthcare concepts, including medical terminology and ethical practices in healthcare
  • The structure and function of the human body through anatomy and physiology
  • Principles of human nutrition and their role in health and wellness
  • How to apply critical thinking and evidence-based approaches in healthcare contexts
  • Core concepts in healthcare management, including legal and regulatory considerations

What will I learn in Salem’s AAS in Health Science program?

Healthcare and science courses in the AAS in Health Science program include:

  • Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab)
  • Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab)
  • Medical Terminology
  • Microbiology
  • Medical Ethics
  • Human Nutrition
  • Introduction to Healthcare Management
  • Legal Aspects of Healthcare Management
  • Statistics
  • General Chemistry 2 Lab (CHL111)
  • Organic Chemistry (CHM210)
  • Organic Chemistry Lab (CHL210)
  • Organic Chemistry 2 (CHM211)
  • Organic Chemistry 2 Lab (CHL211)

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