2026-27 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Jun 01, 2026  
2026-27 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Associate of Science - Pre-Health Science Academy, A.S.


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The Associate in Science is intended primarily for students planning on transferring to a senior college or university to receive a baccalaureate degree in the following areas: computer science, engineering, health and natural sciences, or mathematics.

The Coleman College Pre-Healthcare Academy is designed to help students build a strong foundation before enrolling in a healthcare program or transferring to a four-year institution. This academy offers key courses, including prerequisites for many health sciences programs, that prepare students academically and professionally for success in the healthcare field.

Program CIP Code: 24.0102

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/paying-for-college/tuition–cost/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year


Semester Total: 16


Second Semester - Spring


  • Credits: 3 OR
  • Credits: 3
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  • XXXX #3## - Transferable Elective Credits: 3 1

  • XXXX #4## - Life & Physical Sciences Elective Credits: 4 2

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  • XXXX #3## - Mathematics Elective Credits: 3 OR

  • XXXX #3## - Life & Physical Sciences Elective Credits: 3

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  • XXXX #3## - Creative Arts Elective Credits: 3

Semester Total: 16


Second Year


First Semester - Fall


Semester Total: 16


Second Semester - Spring


  • Credits: 3
  • HIST #3## - American History Elective Credits: 3

  • XXXX #3## - Life & Physical Sciences Elective Credits: 3

  • XXXX #3## - Transferable Elective Credits: 3 1

Semester Total: 12


Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60


Introduction courses; Medical Terminology; ITSC 1309 MLAB 1101 ; Pharmacology; HPRS 1304 SCIT 1320 PSYC 2314 ; or PSYC 2317  

BIOL 2301  and BIOL 2101 BIOL 2302  and BIOL 2102 BIOL 2320  and BIOL 2120 BIOL 2404 CHEM 1305  and CHEM 1105 CHEM 1311  and CHEM 1111 PHYS 1305 ; or PHYS 1401  

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