Health Sciences Foundations

Gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for many health careers in subjects of math, foundational sciences, healthcare terminology and general education courses. The certificate fulfills major pre-admission requirements for nursing, sonography, radiography, respiratory care and most general education requirements for an Associate in Applied Science degree. Students who plan to enter health care programs are encouraged to work with a student success navigator to develop a plan.

Program Requirements
Cost

Certificate

This program helps students acquire basic knowledge and skills in math, foundational sciences, healthcare terminology and general education courses. It provides students applying for a high-demand health care associate degree program with a certificate for the completion of most general education and/or pre-admission course requirements of the intended program. Students who plan to enter a health care program are encouraged to work with a student success navigator to develop a plan.

Sample Courses

Students focus on the structure and function of the human body, the unity and diversity of life, the nature of scientific inquiry, and the principles and processes of evolution as well as contemporary issues that relate to biology. The course includes a laboratory component which focuses on human anatomy.

A programmed learning word-building system approach is used to teach basic medical terminology. Word roots, prefixes, suffixes, language origins, plural formation and grammar rules are studied. Emphasis is placed on word building, definitions, spelling, usage, pronunciation and acceptable medical abbreviations.

Overview of the field of psychology, including learning, development, emotion, motivation, personality, abnormal behavior and psychotherapy.

Certificate Details

Certificate

Jackson County

If you reside in Jackson county, Michigan.

$8,462

In Michigan

If you reside in the state of Michigan.

$9,198

Out of Michigan

If you reside outside the state of Michigan.

$11,278

Estimated program costs include tuition, fees and digital textbooks based on 2022-2023 tuition rates. Please note that these costs are only estimates and an individualized financial plan will be created when a student meets with their Student Success Navigator.

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