Baker College

Programme overview

The Associate of Applied Science in Health Science is a two-year (typically) program totaling 60 credit hours. It combines core health science instruction, general education, and elective health science coursework to prepare graduates for entry-level positions across the healthcare sector and to provide transferable preparation for bachelor-level study. Courses are delivered on-campus at Cadillac, Jackson, Muskegon, Owosso and Royal Oak; many general education and prerequisite classes are also offered online across Baker campuses. Core courses for this degree are not offered through Baker Online or Online Live.

What you'll study

The curriculum includes 13 credits of core health science, 15 credits of general education, and 32 credits of health science electives. Sample courses listed in the program include:

• Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 1210) — study of body structure and function with lecture and lab components (45 hours lecture; 30 hours lab if required).
• Pathophysiology (BIO 2150) — examination of general disease mechanisms with emphasis on disease processes by body system.
• Introduction to Health Professions (HSC 1010) — orientation to health careers, college success strategies, professionalism, healthcare ethics, confidentiality, introduction to electronic health records and relevant medical terminology.

Entry requirements

The source material does not specify admission criteria. Prospective students should contact Baker College admissions or request program information to learn campus-specific prerequisites and enrollment steps.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a range of entry-level healthcare roles, including positions such as medical assisting and health information technology. The program emphasizes STEM-based knowledge—anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology—plus communication and critical thinking skills useful across healthcare settings. It also functions as a stepping stone for students who wish to pursue further healthcare education at the bachelor level.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

While no program-specific funding details are provided in the source, students should explore Baker College financial aid, institutional scholarships, and external healthcare or community scholarships. Because general education courses are offered across campuses and online, planning course load and campus modality may affect cost and aid eligibility.