Allied Health Science
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Most advanced healthcare-related degrees start with the same thing – a strong foundational knowledge of the basic sciences. The Associate of Science in Allied Health Science is a liberal arts-based degree program designed to successfully prepare you for further education in the healthcare field while benefitting from a more intimate, interactive, and cost-efficient environment.
What is Allied Health Science?
Designed to be the springboard for your professional goals no matter what allied health career path you choose to pursue, the Allied Health Science program will build your knowledge of the health and life sciences. This is the knowledge you’ll pull upon as you further your education and dive into patient care and advanced topics like evidence-based diagnoses, evaluation and treatment of disease, promoting wellness, and the administration of healthcare systems.
YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS PROGRAM IF:
- You want to complete prerequisite courses for an advanced degree such as nursing, dental hygiene, surgical technology, physician assistant, etc.
- Taking advantage of the benefits of a compact college – small class sizes, individual advising, free tutoring, extracurricular offerings, and so much more – is how you’d like to start your college journey.
- The idea of getting almost half of your bachelor’s degree program completed at a fraction of the cost excites you!
This program of study is designed to advance a student’s foundational knowledge in the area of the health sciences, with a specific focus on allied health components, by embedding core content into a traditional plan of general education courses. The program includes instruction in the components of general education, liberal arts, basic sciences and research, with a focus on the development of critical thinking skills. Students will be prepared to transition into baccalaureate-level programs of study within the health professions.
Our professors are subject matter experts in their fields. Throughout the program, they’ll share their knowledge with you, providing a strong foundation and hands-on experience to prepare you for a successful healthcare career.
The Allied Health Science program consists of 62 credits of Liberal Arts and Science courses. To review the total degree requirements and course sequencing for this program, please visit the College Catalog.
Applicants of this program must follow all admissions processes and procedures to be considered for admittance.
To learn about any program-specific admissions requirements, please use the “Request Info” button or attend one of our Admissions Events.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Due to the on-campus and/or clinical requirements of this program, students must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide documentation showing proof of vaccination during the enrollment process.
To apply to this program, please begin your Application for Admission.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the Admissions Office at 718-505-4188.
