# Liberal Arts: Health Sciences (Associate in Arts Degree)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Liberal Arts: Health Sciences

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/addendumhealthnutritionkinesiology/

The integrated pattern of courses listed below is focused on the theoretical and applied aspects of health and nutrition. These courses can assist students in developing an understanding of the theories and concepts related to healthful living strategies and provide a foundation for entry into allied health careers. Students transferring to a four year university may choose courses that will provide a basic foundation for further university study in areas such as kinesiology, nutrition, nursing, and the health sciences. Potential career paths include the fields of food science, dietetics and nutrition, education, community health education, athletic training, physical therapy, and medical technicians. Students are advised to meet with a counselor to select courses that are most appropriate to their educational goal.

##### Graduation Requirements

-   Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units of credit (including major and general education courses).
-   Complete all courses required in the major with a “C” or “P” or better.
-   Complete a general education pattern of courses (see Associate Degrees).
-   Obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the degree-applicable courses.
-   Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta College.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to develop communication, critical thinking, and intellectual skills that effectively prepare them for lifelong learning and advanced study in a wide range of majors at the university level.

##### Program Requirements:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Students must complete a total of 18 units.** | | 18 |
| **Select a minimum of 6 units from the following courses:** | |  |
| ANTH 102 | Cultural Anthropology |  |
| COMM 106 | Group Communication |  |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking |  |
| COMM C1004 | Interpersonal Communication |  |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology |  |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology (Honors) |  |
| BTEC 180 | Biostatistics |  |
| or BUS 204 | Business Statistics |  |
| or PSYC 104 | Statistics for Behavioral Science |  |
| or PSYC 104H | Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) |  |
| or SOCI 125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology |  |
| or STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics |  |
| or STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics (Embedded Support) |  |
| or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics (Honors) |  |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology |  |
| or SOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors |  |
| **Health Sciences Track** | |  |
| **Select a minimum of 12 units from the following courses:** | |  |
| BIO 110 | Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture/Lab) |  |
| or BIO 111 | Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture) |  |
| BIO 202 | Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Organismal Biology |  |
| BIO 204 | Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology |  |
| BIO 210 | Human Anatomy |  |
| BIO 220 | Human Physiology |  |
| BIO 230 | Introduction to Microbiology |  |
| CHEM 112 | Introductory General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: For Allied Health Majors |  |
| CHEM 115 | Introductory General Chemistry: For Allied Health Majors |  |
| CHEM 140 | Preparation for General Chemistry: For Science Majors |  |
| CHEM 150 | General Chemistry I: For Science Majors |  |
| CHEM 151 | General Chemistry II: For Science Majors |  |
| NURS 155 | Basic Medical Terminology |  |
| PHYS 111 | Introductory Physics I |  |
| PHYS 112 | Introductory Physics II |  |
| **Nutrition and Kinesiology Track** | |  |
| **Select a minimum of 12 units from the following courses*:** | |  |
| GERO 101 | Introduction to Aging |  |
| HEAL 101 | Principles of Health |  |
| HEAL 200 | First Aid and Safety |  |
| HEAL 201 | CPR and AED |  |
| KINE 190 | Introduction to Kinesiology |  |
| KINE 200 | Physical Education in the Elementary School |  |
| KINE 203 | Techniques in Athletic Training |  |
| KINE 204 | Techniques and Analysis of Fitness and Weight Training |  |
| NUTR 100 | Nutrition Today |  |
| NUTR 105 | Human Performance and Sports Nutrition |  |
| NUTR 108 | Cultural Aspects of Foods and Nutrition |  |
| NUTR 125 | Nutrition and Aging |  |
| **Total Units** | | **18** |

*. BIO, CHEM and PHYS courses from the Health Sciences Track may also be used to meet the requirements for the Nutrition and Kinesiology Track.