2015-2016 Catalog

Health Sciences Learning Goals


Graduates of the program will:

  • Acquire a broad based understanding of diverse fields in Arts and Sciences.
  • Acquire a fundamental knowledge of health related biology and chemistry.
  • Possess the mathematical and social skills necessary to succeed in modern society.
  • Possess the specific tools and skills required for their chosen discipline.

Furthermore,

 

Human Service concentrators will:

  • Have a fundamental understanding of health sciences and healthcare issues.

Dental Hygiene Completion concentrators will:

  • Prepare graduates to assume responsibility for ethical dental hygiene practice in accordance with professional codes of ethics and state law.
  • Prepare competent hygienists to provide comprehensive dental hygiene expertise, knowledge and services to the local community.
  • Prepare graduates to make evidence based decisions by acquiring, analyzing and documenting information utilizing current scientific research.
  • Be able to critically evaluate professional issues within the context of the modern healthcare environment.
  • Promote oral health within the community.

Respiratory Therapy Completion concentrators will:

  • Critically evaluate professional issues within the context of the modern healthcare environment.
  • Describe and interpret statistical tests applied to medical research data.
  • Apply evidence-based medicine to clinical practice.