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Program checklist · A.S.

Health Science, A.S.

Western Wyoming Community College · Rock Springs, WY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
A.S.
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
CIP
51.9999
Credits (computed from items)
82-84
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
240693
CourseShelf checklist
CK_240693_2a8fbe86
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Degree Requirements

0 items

    First Semester

    8 items
    1. BIOL 1010
      4
    2. ENGL 1010
      3
    3. MATH 1400
      3
    4. PSYC 1000
      3
    5. Choose one course from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
    6. HLTK 1200
      2
    7. NRST 1510
      Nurse Assistant
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    8. PHLB 1800
      4

    Subtotal: 15-19

    0 items

      Second Semester

      9 items
      1. BIOL 2010
        4
      2. General Education - Human Societies and the Individual 3-4
        Not resolved to a course
        3-4
      3. General Education - Western Experience 1-2
        Not resolved to a course
        1-2
      4. Choose one course from the following:
        Not resolved to a course
      5. CMAP 1200
        3
      6. IMGT 1600
        Intro to Health Information Management
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      7. Choose one course from the following:
        Not resolved to a course
      8. ENGL 1020
        3
      9. ENGL 2005
        3

      Subtotal: 14-16

      0 items

        Third Semester

        8 items
        1. HLED 1141
          3
        2. BIOL 2015
          4
        3. Choose one course from the following:
          Not resolved to a course
        4. CHEM 1000
          4
        5. CHEM 1020
          4
        6. Choose one course from the following:
          Not resolved to a course
        7. STAT 2050
          4
        8. STAT 2070
          4

        Subtotal:15

        0 items

          Fourth Semester

          4 items
          1. MOLB 2210
            General Microbiology
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          2. General Education - Creative Expression 3
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          3. General Education - Oral Communication 3
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          4. Elective 1000 - General 6
            Not resolved to a course
            6

          Subtotal: 16

          0 items

            Total Credit Hours: 60-66

            2 items
            1. In addition to ENGL 1010 students may be required to take ENGL 1011 due to placement, adding 2 additional credits to their graduation total.
              Not resolved to a course
            2. The Health Science program plan is designed to include courses that are foundational to numerous mid-level healthcare professions. Please work with your advisor and the institution of transfer to select courses for the area of emphasis to best facilitate the transfer of credits.
              Not resolved to a course

            Applying to the Nursing Program

            3 items
            1. Students interested in applying to Western’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program are advised to focus on completing the program’s four prerequisite courses: BIOL 1010 , BIOL 2010 , ENGL 1010 , and MATH 1400 to be eligible for Nursing program admission.
              Not resolved to a course
            2. The student is encouraged to take BIOL 2015 prior to entry. BIOL 2010 and BIOL 2015 are offered in 8-week blocks in the spring semester. BIOL 2015 is often offered in the summer semester but is not guaranteed.
              Not resolved to a course
            3. The nursing program application period for fall admission is January to March 31. Contact a nursing advisor for assistance.
              Not resolved to a course

            For Transfer Programs

            6 items
            1. Recommended electives are SOC 1000 and ANTH 1200 .
              Not resolved to a course
            2. COMM 1030
              Interpersonal Communication
              As published: “is the preferred communications course.”
              3
            3. Recommended electives are BADM 2010 and ACCT 2010 .
              Not resolved to a course
            4. This path is intended for transfer to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing pre-licensure nursing program. The student is advised to consult the institution of transfer for required course work and application deadline. The student may need additional science courses such as pathophysiology and pharmacology. Look into reverse credit transfer options.
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Consider taking PHLB 1800 as it leads to certification, the skills learned are helpful with intravensous skills needed in the radiology program. Some programs offer an extra admission point for a certification. HLTK 1200 is recommended.
              Not resolved to a course
            6. BIOL 2022
              Animal Biology
              As published: “is recommended.”
              4
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