Health Sciences Associate Degree in Applied Science (HSC.AAS)

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences.  These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

  • Integrate knowledge from behavioral and health sciences as a basis for allied health practice.
  • Demonstrate competencies relevant to a career focus area within health sciences.
  • Demonstrate integration of discipline-specific and general education competencies.

Program Plan 2025-2026

Full Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses    Credits
  Health Sciences Focus Area  3-4
ENG 1510 English Composition I 3
  or ENG 1510E English Composition I Enhanced 4
  or ENG 1510S English Composition I with Support 6
PSY 2510 Introduction to Psychology 3
  Required Supportive Course 3-4
  TOTAL CREDITS  12-17

Year 1 - Winter

Courses    Credits
  Health Sciences Focus Area  3-4
  Health Sciences Focus Area 3-4
ENG 1520 Composition II 3
  or ENG 2200 Professional Communications 4
  or COM 1600 Fundamentals of Speech 3
Gen Ed Mathematics/Science 3-4
  TOTAL CREDITS  12-16

Year 1 - Summer

Courses    Credits
GenEd  Fine Arts/Humanities 3-4
Elective  Any course 1000 or higher  4
  TOTAL CREDITS  7-8

Year 2 - Fall

Courses    Credits
  Health Sciences Focus Area  3-4
  Health Sciences Focus Area  3-4
  Required Supportive Course  3-4
Elective Any course 1000 or higher 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  13-16

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this degree.

Year 2 - Winter

Courses    Credits
Elective  Any course 1000 or higher  4
Elective  Any course 1000 or higher  4
Elective  Any course 1000 or higher  4
Elective  Any course 1000 or higher  4
  TOTAL CREDITS  16
TOTAL CREDITS 60

NOTE: To receive the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) endorsement, students must fulfill the requirements noted for each MTA category and successfully complete at least 30 credits. All coursework used to fulfill MTA requirements must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher in EACH course.