Health Sciences Essentials Certificate
The Health Sciences Essentials Certificate (Cert) degree offers students a variety of lower division health-related coursework. This curriculum includes instruction in the basic sciences and subject matter related to various health occupations, including biology, anatomy & physiology, psychology, and mathematics.
Please note: This program is currently only available for United States Naval Community College (USNCC) students. A separate Nuclear Engineering Technology program is available for separated/retired Navy personnel who have completed the Navy Power School.
The curriculum below is the most current information available. To browse curriculum from the current academic year and past years, please view our Academic Catalogs. If you are a current student with questions about your course requirements, please speak with your advisor or refer to your in .
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| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | CLASS HOURS PER WEEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL1417 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | 5 |
| BIOL1419 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | 5 |
| BIOL1435 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 | 3 |
| BIOL2225 | Microbiology I | 3 | 4 |
| CHEM1500 | General Chemistry I | 4 | 5 |
| MATH1447 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 | 4 |
| PSYC1405 | Lifespan Psychology | 3 | 3 |
| PSYC1445 | General Psychology | 3 | 3 |
| Program Total | 28 | 32 |