This degree provides a strong foundation for students preparing for careers in the
allied health fields, such as nursing, physical therapy, optometry, and occupational
therapy, among others. The required courses prepare students for advanced coursework
in certificate or professional degree programs or for transfer to four-year institutions.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to identify anatomical structures
and describe the function of important systems in the human body; and demonstrate
readiness for advanced health science coursework.
Associate of Science Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
| BIOL 120 |
Human Anatomy |
5 |
|
BIOL 115
or
BIOL 121
or
BIOL 122
|
Human Biology
or
Introduction to Physiology
or
Introduction to Biology
|
4
or
4
or
4
|
|
CHEM 110
or
CHEM 120
|
Elements of General Chemistry
or
Fundamentals of College Chemistry (Inorganic)
|
5
or
5
|
| CHOOSE ONE COURSE FROM EACH CATEGORY |
| Category 1 - Speech |
|
COMM 100
|
Interpersonal Communication |
3
|
|
COMM C1000
|
Introduction to Public Speaking |
3
|
|
COMM 103
|
Group Discussion |
3
|
| Category 2 - Social Science |
|
ANTHR 102/102H
|
Cultural Anthropology |
3
|
| NUTR 125 |
Elements of Nutrition |
3 |
|
PSYC C1000/C1000H
|
General Psychology
|
3
|
| PSYC 106 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
|
SOC 101/101H
|
Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
20
|
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Spring 2026 |
GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026 |
|
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
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