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Health Sciences

  • Area of Study: Health Sciences
  • Program Type: Degree

At a Glance

  • Build essential skills for modern healthcare environments using current technologies.

  • Train alongside interdisciplinary teams while developing specialized competencies.

  • Earn stackable credentials that support career mobility and advancement.

  • Prepare for continued education in advanced health science programs.

    Why this matters: Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing employment sectors — this program is designed to help students enter the field with options.

Career & Pathway Opportunities

Graduates of the Health Sciences AAS are prepared to:

  • Continue into select healthcare programs

  • Earn stackable credentials (such as Nurse Aide or Phlebotomy) during the degree, depending on chosen pathway

  • Pursue entry-level healthcare support roles while continuing education

This avoids promising a job the degree alone doesn’t grant.

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Start your healthcare career with flexibility, direction, and opportunity.

The Health Sciences Associate in Applied Science program prepares students for success in healthcare by building a strong academic foundation while offering opportunities to earn stackable credentials that support career advancement.

Not Sure Which Healthcare Career is Right for You?

Start with Health Sciences and explore multiple pathways before committing to a specialized program.

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Why Choose CCC&TI?

  • Gain real-world knowledge applicable across healthcare settings. 
  • Develop professional standards and discipline-specific skills. 
  • Graduate prepared for career growth or further academic study.

This Program Is Ideal If You Want To:

✔ Explore healthcare careers before choosing a specialty

✔ Complete general education required for advanced programs

✔ Earn stackable credentials while working toward a degree

✔ Prepare for further study in various Health Sciences fields

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Dr. Kristin Belisle
Dean
Instructor
Nursing
Health Sciences
Office: Caldwell–H–125 Work Phone: 828.759.4400 x5228