The associate in science in Health Sciences degree provides students with an overview of career opportunities within healthcare as well as foundational knowledge about the field. The degree offers students a pathway to:

Gain knowledge and skills for entry-level employment within the healthcare sector (such as medical receptionist, contact tracer).
Prepare for a career in health while taking pre-clinical courses for one of City Tech’s competitive clinical degrees (including nursing, dental hygiene, radiologic technology).
Continue health-related studies by pursuing a baccalaureate degree (e.g., BS Healthcare Policy and Management)

Learning Outcomes

The Health Sciences associate degree is designed to prepare students for more advanced degree specializations, as well as meaningful entry-level employment in the healthcare industry.

Develop an appreciation of the diversity and responsibilities associated with healthcare careers.
Communicate with appropriate terminology used in healthcare safety.
Demonstrate competency in how to implement personal and workplace safety standards.
Identify components of the BEINGS (biology, environment, immunology, nutrition, genetics, public health (social)) model.
Define strengths and stressors of each components of the BEINGS model.

Distance Learning Information

The AS in Health Sciences has been approved by NYSED and MSCHE to be offered as a fully online program.

This degree program does not accept international students needing an F-1 visa, because we cannot guarantee that students will be able satisfy the Department of Homeland Security requirement that students maintain their full-time status and do not take more than 3 credits online each semester (dhs.gov). A significant component of this program is offered online.

Before applying, an international applicant who wishes to study at City Tech under an F-1 visa should email Vanessa Villaneuva, VVillaneuva@citytech.cuny.edu.

Advisement Information

Please consult the department website for full details.

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Health Sciences - AS - Associate in Science

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