Associate of Science

Health Science

The Health Science program equips you with foundational knowledge in healthcare, wellness, and patient care, along with research skills in disease and treatment, preparing you for transfer into health services and medical-related fields.

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About the program

Health Science is the study of the fitness, health, or medicinal care for individuals or those who are sick or unhealthy. This study covers the fundamentals of caring for people within a wide margin of medical areas. In this program, students gain real-world skills and knowledge to perform detailed research of various types of illnesses and diseases as well as research concerning critical care for individuals.

The job outlook for Health Science majors in the United States is 14% to 16% growth between now and 2032, faster than the national average of 3%, and North Carolina has a high concentration of jobs in the health sciences. Students interested in Health Science are advised to transfer into Health Education, Medical Services, and Health Services programs after they complete their degree at Louisburg College.

Degree completion plan

A possible arrangement of courses over a typical four-semester span.

Year 1 - Fall

  • ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry (3)
  • BIO 111 General Biology I (4)
  • MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy or MAT 152 Statistical Methods I (3/4)
  • HIS 111/112/131/132 (3)

Total: 13/14

Year 1 - Spring

  • ENG 112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines (3)
  • BIO 104 Human Biology (4)
  • HEA 120 Community Health (3)
  • PSY 150 or SOC 210 (3)
  • PED 110 Fitness/Wellness for Life (2)

Total: 15

Year 2 - Fall

  • BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
  • BIO 250 Genetics (4)
  • HEA 110 Personal Health and Wellness (3)
  • REL 110/211/212/221 (3)
  • COM 231 Public Speaking (3)

Total: 17

Year 2 - Spring

  • BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
  • BIO 275 Microbiology (4)
  • CIS 110 or CIS 115 (3)
  • ENG 231/232/241/242 or ART 111 or MUS 110 (3)
  • CED 275 Cooperative Field Work (1)

Total: 15

Additional information

  • Graduation requirements include a minimum of 60 semester hours and at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.