University Parallel, A.S. - General Studies in Health Sciences

Degree: Associate of Science
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: General Studies in Health Sciences
Department: Health Sciences
CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

For more information, visit the Health Sciences webpage or contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in health sciences related fields.

Important Notice:  While there are several places in this pathway where options are listed, students pursuing one of Vol State’s Health Sciences A.A.S. programs must follow the exact course requirements identified in the program-specific information packets to apply.  Please contact the Office of Advising at 615-230-3702 and ask to speak with an advisor to identify the correct general education and elective course options for the program that you are pursuing.  This is essential to ensure eligibility to apply to your selected program and to avoid unnecessary delays in your program application.

General Studies Pathways

• Students interested in a four-year degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), including pre-professional healthcare degrees, should pursue the General Studies in Mathematics and Science  pathway.  Contact the Mathematics and Science division at 615-230-3261 or the Office of Advising at 615-230-3702 for more information. 
• Students interested in a four-year degree in Social Science and Education, should pursue the General Studies in Social Science and Education  pathway.  Contact the Social Science division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.
• The General Studies A.A.  pathway and the General Studies A.S.  pathway offer the most flexibility for students who intend to pursue a four-year degree outside of one of the areas above. For more information, visit the Humanities and Fine Arts division webpage or contact the division at 615-230-3200 or humanities@volstate.edu.

Transfer Options:
This emphasis is not currently a part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway, and, therefore, it may not be fully transferable. Since general education and major requirements vary from one transfer institution to another, it is essential that transfer students decide on a transfer institution as soon as possible and refer to the general education and major requirements in that institution’s catalog when planning a program of study. Contact your advisor for additional information.