Set Your Health Care Career in Motion
St. Louis Community College's associate in science (AS) degree in health sciences launches you toward countless health care career opportunities. This program serves as both a foundation for STLCC's specialized health professions programs and a pathway to four-year universities. With just a high school diploma, you can explore the health care field while gaining essential medical knowledge. Gain a competitive edge in one of today's fastest-growing industries while keeping your career options flexible.
What is Health Sciences at St. Louis Community College?
The health sciences program builds your expertise in essential medical concepts and skills while fostering the critical thinking and communication abilities needed in modern health care settings. This approach ensures you're well-prepared to continue on to specialized training or a four-year degree.
In this program, you'll learn how to:
- Think critically about health care topics and express your insights clearly in writing.
- Recognize how social and historical factors shape individual health behaviors.
- Research beyond your textbooks to support your ideas using proper citations.
- Identify the different roles in the health care field.
- Communicate effectively using medical terminology.
What Can You Do With a Health Sciences Associate Degree?
Once you complete this degree, you'll meet the prerequisites to enter STLCC's nursing and health sciences programs. You'll also be prepared to transfer to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor's in a variety of health care fields.
AS in Health Sciences
- Degree offered: Associate in science
- Locations: Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec, Wildwood
- Hours to complete: 60
- Program contact name: Lindsay Fox
- Program contact email: lfox40@stlcc.edu
Tuition for district residents is $122 per credit hour for in-district students. Find out more about our straightforward and low-cost tuition structure.
Related Programs
After completing this degree, you'll meet the general education requirements and prerequisites for STLCC's associate in applied science (AAS) health care programs, including:
- Clinical Laboratory Technology, AAS
- Dental Hygiene, AAS
- Funeral Service Education, AAS
- Health Information Management, AAS
- Nursing, AAS
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS
- Paramedic Technology, AAS
- Physical Therapy Assistant, AAS
- Radiologic Technology, AAS
- Respiratory Care, AAS
- Surgical Technology, AAS
Why You Should Choose STLCC's Health Sciences Program
Flexible Schedule for Working Students
Because this program is designed for working students, evening and online classes are available. Classroom-based courses provide intensive, hands-on skill development.
Graduate With Little or No Debt
We believe cost should never be a barrier to achieving your potential. Save over $4,700 per year with tuition that's one-third lower than other local institutions. Plus, we'll help you navigate scholarship options and financial aid.
Caring for Students
STLCC goes beyond academics with support services, ranging from stress and anxiety management to grants for childcare, emergency crisis support, clothing and free meals through Archers' Market and Brown Bag Café food pantry.
Ramp Up High-Wage Skills
STLCC offers career-focused programs for high-wage, high-skill and in-demand jobs. STLCC provides opportunities for college transfers, career development and workforce training.
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