Health Program Preparation (AS)
Catalog Effective Term: Fall 2025
Program Code: ASHPP
Credential: Associate in Science
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation, High Wage Occupation
Program Code: ASHPP
Credential: Associate in Science
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation, High Wage Occupation
This program is designed for students who plan to pursue a health-related degree program at WCC or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (traditional or accelerated) or other health-related program at another college or four-year institution. The student will complete the common healthcare program prerequisites as outlined in the catalogs for local Michigan colleges.
Articulation
Eastern Michigan University, BS degree
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php.
Continuing Eligibility Requirements
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or minimum GPA for intended health program
Minimum Credits Required for the Program: 60
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 |
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Area Studies Elective(s) 1 | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| HSC 101 | Healthcare Terminology | 1 |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Area Studies Elective(s) 1 | 3 | |
| Area Studies Elective(s) 1 | 3 | |
| Open Elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits. 2 | 5 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Area Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Area Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Area Studies Elective 1 | 6 | |
| General Education elective(s) to reach a minimum of 30 General Education credits. | 2 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |