Healthcare Services, A.A.S.

Visit the Health Sciences page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Description

The Healthcare Services AAS degree offers two flexible pathways for students interested in health-related careers. Students can either transfer credits from technical college healthcare programs through established articulation agreements or work with an advisor to create a customized schedule of health-related electives that match their interests and future goals. Graduates of the program are prepared for entry-level positions in healthcare or may continue their education by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in health science or other healthcare disciplines such as Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Dental Hygiene, or Physical Therapist Assistant, etc.

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

1.     Complete a minimum of 60 semester credits.

2.     Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. All Health Service core electives must be completed with a C or higher. Prerequisite for other programs may require a higher grade.

3.     Residency hours - minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.

4.     Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Apply specialized knowledge and technical skills relevant to a range of entry-level healthcare professions.
2. Demonstrate competency in foundational science and health courses that fulfill prerequisites for advanced study in health-related fields such as Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Dental Hygiene, or Physical Therapist Assistant, etc.
3. Define key nutrition or health terminology.