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Why Choose Allied Health at PPSC?

The Allied Health Associate of Science is designed for students who are interested in the field of medical science. This degree prepares you by offering the first two years of education, then transferring to another school for your bachelor's and beyond. You will work closely with an advisor to identify your goals and plan your degree to meet your needs.

What do PPSC Allied Health students study?

Choose the Associate of Science in Allied Health if you plan to go into medical technology or physical therapy. As specific requirements may vary among different schools, students are encouraged to consult the college catalog of the school to which they plan to apply. Meet with an advisor to plan your classes.

This degree emphasizes:

  • Physiology
  • Anatomy
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

 

 

Studying Allied Health at PPSC offers a variety of classes that will allow you to pursue advanced degrees in the healthcare field.
Microscope

Examines the fundamental molecular, cellular and genetic principles characterizing plants and animals. Includes cell structure and function, and the metabolic processes of respiration and photosynthesis, as well as cell reproduction and basic concepts of heredity. The course includes laboratory experience.

Microscope

Focuses on an integrated study of the human body including the histology, anatomy and physiology of each system. Examines molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization plus integuments, skeletal, articulations, muscular and nervous systems. Includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory experience covering microscopy, observations, and dissection. This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence.

Beakers and test tubes

Focuses on basic chemistry and measurement, matter, chemical formulas, reactions and equations, stoichiometry. This course covers the development of atomic theory culminating in the use of quantum numbers to determine electron configurations of atoms and the relationship of electron configuration to chemical bond theory. The course includes gases, liquids, and solids and problem-solving skills are emphasized through laboratory experiments.

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What are my career options?

This degree is for students who plan to transfer. If students are interested in the medical field, this degree will prepare you for your bachelor's and beyond. Consider careers such as:
  • Medical Technology
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physician
  • And many other options

 

  • Explain information presented in mathematical forms (e.g., equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words)
  • Convert information into and between various mathematical forms (e.g., equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words)
  • Select or develop elements of the methodology or theoretical framework to solve problems
  • Examine evidence to identify patterns, differences, similarities, limitations, and/or implications related to the focus
  • Utilize multiple representations to interpret the data
  • State a conclusion based on findings
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  • Your personalized schedule will be best determined by meeting with an Academic Advisor
  • Math Requirements: Students should place into MAT 1340
  • English Requirements: Students should place into ENG 1021

  • ENG 1021 - English Composition I (3)
  • MAT 1340 - College Algebra (4)
  • Natural and Physical Sciences (4)  - One GT Natural and Physical Science courses from GT-SC1
  • COM 1150 - Public Speaking (3) OR COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication (3) OR COM 2300 - Intercultural Communication (3)

Total: 14 Credit Hours

  • ENG 1022 - English Composition II (3)
  • Natural and Physical Sciences (4)  - One GT Natural and Physical Science courses from GT-SC1
  • Art and Humanities (3) - One GT Arts & Humanities courses from AH1, AH2, AH3, or AH4
  • History (3)  - One GT History course from GT-HI1
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (3) - One GT Social and Behavioral Sciences courses from SS1, SS2, or SS3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

  • Natural and Physical Sciences (4)  - One GT Natural and Physical Science courses from GT-SC1
  • Art and Humanities (3) - One GT Arts & Humanities courses from AH1, AH2, AH3, or AH4
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (3) - One GT Social and Behavioral Sciences courses from SS1, SS2, or SS3
  • AA approved elective (5) - selected from the AA approved course list.

Total: 15 Credit Hours

  • AA approved elective (15) - selected from the AA approved course list.

Total: 15 Credit Hours

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