School of Science & Healthcare
THE ASSOCIATE of Science Degree Program with a focus on STEM majors prepares students to transfer into a health, math or science related baccalaureate program. Students would have the flexibility to take the sciences and math courses that lead to their chosen pathway at a four-year institution.

Dr. Matthew Whiteside
Dean, School of Science & Healthcare
Stem Careers
Traditional STEM careers include health care (such as nursing, medical lab technician, pre-medical, occupational therapist, physical therapist), research, engineering, physics, math, technology, computer science, biology, chemistry, environmental science, laboratory technicians, or STEM secondary education. Students also complete selected Bible courses to help provide a foundational knowledge of God and His Word.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the natural sciences, physical, chemical, or biological as it applies to the chosen field of study.
• Demonstrate the ability to critically examine knowledge and theory through scientific, mathematical and Biblical methodology.
• Work as a team member in project-based learning and work environments.
• Demonstrate communication skills through verbal, non-verbal and written modalities.
FALL SEMESTER |
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BI101 |
Old Testament Survey |
3 |
CM121 |
Personal Evangelism |
2 |
BU141 |
Office Computer Applications |
3 |
EN101 |
Grammar and Composition I |
3 |
MA122 |
Introductory Algebra |
3 |
SCEL |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Recommended) |
3/4 |
OR100 |
Freshman Orientation |
1 |
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Credit Hours: |
18/19 |
SPRING SEMESTER |
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BI102 |
New Testament Survey |
3 |
CM132 |
Living the Christian Life |
2 |
EN104 |
Grammar and Composition II |
3 |
MA220 |
Probability and Statistics |
3 |
EN122 |
Speech |
3 |
SCEL |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II (Recommended) |
3/4 |
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Credit Hours: |
17/18 |
FALL SEMESTER |
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BI211 |
Bible Doctrine I |
3 |
PS101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
HI101 |
History of Civilization I |
3 |
MA/SC EL |
Principles of Chemistry I (Recommended) |
3/4 |
MA/SC EL |
Math/Science Elective |
3/4 |
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Credit Hours: |
15/17 |
SPRING SEMESTER |
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BI212 |
Bible Doctrine II |
3 |
BU260 |
Economics |
3 |
HI102 |
History of Civilization II |
3 |
OR400 |
Senior Forum |
1 |
SC EL |
Nutrition (Recommended) |
3 |
MA/SC EL |
Intro to Microbiology (Recommended) |
3/4 |
SC401 |
Creation Science |
3 |
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Credit Hours: |
19/20 |