Degree completion option

For students who have earned or are earning an associate degree in a health-related profession such as surgery technician, radiology, etc., the Health Science degree provides an avenue for professional growth and advancement. Students will be awarded 30 credits for course work at Waukesha County Technical College or Milwaukee Area Technical College in conjunction with their respective degree. Additional course work focuses on preparing the individual for enhanced personal and professional development. For students who choose this career path, there are ample elective credits to create sufficient flexibility for pursuit of a minor such as Hispanic Health and Human Services or Organizational Leadership.

Basic Science Domain

The primary aim of the basic science core curriculum is to provide students with an opportunity to learn foundational content, experience the scientific way of knowing, and develop critical analysis, problem solving and research skills for application in a related field of study.

• Human anatomy: Students will know and understand normal human anatomy and human movement from an anatomical perspective as a basis for understanding pathology.
• Human physiology: Students will know and understand normal human physiology as a basis for understanding pathology and adaptations to interventions.
• Chemistry: Students will know and understand essential chemistry, biochemistry and nutrition for application during advanced study.
• Physics: Students will know and understand the physical and natural laws that govern human movement and serve as a basis for analysis within the health sciences.
• Research methods and statistics: Students will integrate statistical principles and procedures with research methodology to facilitate critical thinking.
• Computer science: Students learn problem-solving skills using information technology in preparation for advanced study in both undergraduate and professional content areas.

Behavioral Science Domain

The primary aim of the behavioral science core curriculum is to provide students with an opportunity to learn essential related content, theory and principles. Critical thinking and communication skills are emphasized for synthesis with other disciplines and application to related fields.