Pre-Health Occupations
Associate in Science Interdisciplinary Studies · Woodland Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This degree prepares students interested in a variety of Allied Health occupations with a rigorous course of study, including coursework required for many allied health majors including Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, and others. Since each training program requires a unique set of prerequisite coursework, it is imperative that students work closely with counselors to ensure the appropriate courses are chosen for the training program they wish to enter. Completion of the degree does not guarantee enrollment in any health occupation program.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehension of key science principles relating to careers in Allied Health.
- Demonstrate skills in laboratory procedures and apply critical thinking skills in laboratory experiments.
- Demonstrate written and oral communication skills appropriate for careers in Allied Health.
- Describe the overall organization of the human body.
- Describe the roles that culture and diversity play in various aspects of human behavior.
- Explain the principles of nutrition and their effect on health.
Required Courses for Major
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Physical and Biological Science Courses (choose 3) | 12-15 | |
| BIOL-1 | Introduction to Biological Molecules, Cells, and Cellular Processes | 5 |
| BIOL-4 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL-5 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL-6 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL-15 | Bioscience | 4 |
| CHEM-1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM-1B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM-2A | Introductory Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM-2B | Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
| PHYS-1A | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS-1B | General Physics II | 4 |
| Restricted Electives (choose 3) | 9-10 | |
| ANTHR-2 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| CDEV-C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| COMM-C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM-C1004 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| NUTR-10 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| PSYC-C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH-41 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| SOCI-C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SPECH-3 | Argumentation and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| SPECH-6 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| STAT-C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Total units | 21-25 | |
†To earn an Associate degree, students will complete at least 60 units of degree-applicable coursework, including required courses for the major (listed above), General Education, and Graduation Requirements.