Allied Health - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - AHS)
The Allied Health Associate of Applied Sciences degree prepares students for further study, certification, and employment in a variety of health careers (e.g., nursing, medical assistant, medical technician, emergency medical technician, and others). In addition, students will be prepared to pursue further education and training in a variety of non-clinical support services, public health, and administrative careers.
Note: Students who choose a nursing concentration must complete courses during or prior to the
semester listed in the program outline. All BIO and NUR courses must be completed with a grade
of B or better. Science courses must have been completed within the last seven (7) years of
admission to the Cochise College nursing program with a grade of B or better. NUR 203 must have
been completed within the last five (5) years of admission to the Cochise College nursing program
with a grade of B or better.
Learning Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Utilize integrated knowledge to articulate the levels of organization within the components of the
eleven organ systems.
- Apply biological and pharmacological terminology as it relates to the medical field.
- Assess patients and administer CPR and/or first aid in healthcare and community settings.
- Initiate safe, ethical allied healthcare practices as a member of the healthcare team.
Degree Map
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (AGEC-A) 35 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics 3-4 credits
| MAT 142 | College Mathematics** | 3 |
| or higher (3-4 credits) | |
Laboratory Sciences 8 credits
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I*** | 4 |
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II** | 4 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology** | 3 |
| PSY 240 | Developmental Psychology** | 3 |
Art 3 credits
Humanities 3 credits
General Education Electives 6 credits
General education electives must be chosen from the general education list: six credits of arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, or general education electives must be chosen from the current list of intensive writing courses.
See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.
CORE CURRICULUM 17 CREDITS
Courses
ELECTIVES AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 60 CREDITS
Elective courses must be transferable to the university or universities to which the student plans to transfer. See
www.aztransfer.com.
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60 CREDITS