Health Sciences A.S.
Prepares students for careers in health science, public health, community health, exercise science, and kinesiology, while supporting transfer to a four-year institution. The program requires completion of general education and selected public health, exercise science, and science coursework.
Program Information
The Health Sciences A.S. prepares students to further their career goals in Health Sciences, Public Health and Community Health, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology fields. This program of study prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution. It requires completion of general education courses and selected Public Health, Exercise Science, and Science courses.
Students who intend to apply for selective admission to the Frederick Community College Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care, or Surgical Technology programs should follow the Health Sciences Concentration pathway specific to that program to complete the required selective admissions courses prior to applying for their program. Completion of selective admissions courses does not guarantee admission into selective admissions programs.
A grade of “C” or better must be earned in BSCI 201 and all Departmental Requirements and Electives.
Students applying for admission to FCC Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care, or Surgical Technology programs must earn a grade of C or better in all coursework.
Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:
- Define the role of health professionals in individual, community, regional, and global levels.
- Apply knowledge from behavioral, social, and physical health sciences to health-related wellness and disease prevention.
- Describe human health, disease, wellness, and fitness.
- Identify health-related needs and understand interventional approaches to promote and protect health.
Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.
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Program Facts
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Transfer with Confidence
Make the most of the work you’ve already done! To find more information about how your credits transfer from Frederick Community College to a four-year institution, explore our comprehensive transfer agreements. These pathways are designed to help you transition seamlessly and save time on your journey to a bachelor’s degree.
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Program Contacts
Faculty
Noah Gibson
Director of Health Sciences
ngibson@frederick.edu
301.846.2503
Admissions
Jefferson Hall
1st Floor
admissions@frederick.edu
301.624.2716
Financial Aid
Jefferson Hall
3rd Floor
financialaid@frederick.edu
301.846.2620
Human Performance Lab
Housed in the newly renovated Linganore Hall, the Human Performance Lab is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advanced physiological assessment within the Health and Exercise Sciences program. Students utilize medical-grade technology—including metabolic carts and air displacement plethysmography—to evaluate aerobic capacity, body composition, and metabolic rates to optimize health and human performance.
Human Performance Lab
Strength and Conditioning Lab
Located in the Athletics Building, the Strength and Conditioning Lab serves as the premier academic hub for the Health and Exercise Sciences Program. This facility provides students with hands-on experience in program design and elite training techniques using industry-standard equipment, including power racks, Olympic weights, and selectorized pulley systems.
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