The Career
The health science field offers a variety of career opportunities including allied health, medical technology and health science administration. ECC students who complete their associate degree in health science are prepared to enter an undergraduate major leading to further training in these areas.
Employment Opportunities
More specifically, career paths include:
- Medical technician
- Healthcare or hospital management
- Medical research
- Physical therapy
- Health/wellness education
- Fitness and nutrition
- Community and public health
- Health communication and policy
- Clinical research and trials
- Transfer nursing
Professional Traits
Those pursuing a career in health science should:
- Care about the public’s health and well-being
- Have good interpersonal and communication skills
- Be very detail-oriented
- Have solid problem-solving and analytical skills
The Program
This curriculum is intended for those planning to transfer to baccalaureate institutions. Students at East Central College who express an interest in health science or a related field have several course options and electives available. Assuming appropriate placement scores, health science is a two-year degree, with flexibility to customize the program of study toward the student’s chosen career.
It consists of the 43-credit hour general education core required of all transfer degrees plus the necessary electives in health science, health information, biology and chemistry. The coursework provides a good foundation for health studies and encourages critical thinking while promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. In addition, the college provides various student activities, organizations and practicum experiences related to the health science discipline.
Admissions Requirements
Students must have completed:
- High school diploma or the equivalent (documentation sent to the registration office)
- Application for admission
- A placement test as specified by the college (please note: some coursework requires minimum placement results)
Transfer Options
Many of the credits, particularly the general education electives earned with this degree, are accepted as transfer credits by four-year colleges and universities. These decisions are made solely by the bachelor degree-granting institution, not ECC.
Students seeking to transfer should communicate often with their faculty advisors and the East Central College transfer advisor. They should also make early contact with the four-year institution of their choice regarding the transferability of ECC credits and coursework.
Accreditation
East Central College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
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