Health Sciences Broad Field

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Delivery: A mix of daytime, evening, and online courses.
Start: Fall, Spring, or Summer, Full- or Part-Time.


About the Program

This program provides students with a broad base of general education coursework relevant to the field of health sciences, in preparation to transfer to a broad array of health sciences majors at a college or university. This degree program is designed to fulfill health science baccalaureate requirements at all Minnesota State universities offering related degrees.

The degree is designed to transfer to all Minnesota State universities offering related baccalaureate programs. Students must consult with both Century College and transfer university counselors/advisors early and often, for guidance and planning regarding the requirements of the various health sciences baccalaureate programs to facilitate the most efficient transition and transfer.

Potential Transfer Bachelor’s Degree Majors/Minors

 
  • Allied Healthcare Management
  • Athletic Training
  • Biology – Allied Health
  • Business
  • Business Administration
  • Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Communication Disorders
  • Community Health
  • Corrections
  • Dietetics
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Exercise Science
  • Foods and Nutrition
  • Health Care Management
  • Health Education
  • Health, Exercise, and Rehabilitative Sciences
  • Health Promotion
  • Health Science
  • Kinesiology
  • Movement Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Pre-Medicine
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy
  • Pre-Pharmacy
  • Pre-Physical Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Therapeutic Recreation

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Cost & Financial Aid

As a two-year public community and technical college, Century College receives funding from the State of Minnesota, keeping tuition rates significantly lower than private colleges and universities. With affordable tuition rates and financial aid and scholarship opportunities, our students avoid student loan debt.

Financial Aid

Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and our programs qualify for financial aid including grants, loans, and college work-study. Eligibility for financial aid is determined annually based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Century College’s Federal School Code is 010546.

Scholarship Opportunities

Each year, the Century College Foundation awards more than $300,000 in scholarships to Century College students involved in several areas of study. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.

Tuition Cost per Credit Comparison: Century College $206.41, University of MN - TC $555.13, Private Colleges & Universities $1,416.

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Please contact an academic advisor at Century College or at any Minnesota State University for more information on available degree options.

Metropolitan State University accepts the Health Sciences Broad Field Associate in Science Degree in their Individualized Studies Bachelor of Arts Program.

Capella University accepts the Health Sciences Broad Field Associate in Science Degree to transfer to Capella’s Business, Business Administration, or Health Care Management Bachelor of Science Degrees.

St. Mary’s University of Minnesota accepts the Health Sciences Broad Field, Associate in Science Degree in transfer to St. Mary’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare and Human Services Management.

    Program Faculty

  • Carolyn Cook
    Faculty/Department Chair
    Physical Education/Health
  • Experience: Crystal De Kam is a licensed Mental Health Professional in the state of Minnesota and worked in community mental health services for over three years before transitioning to college counseling settings. Crystal has worked in college counseling (mental health, personal, and career counseling) for over five years and continues to work at Century College in the counseling department as well as teaching courses in psychology and the Behavioral Health and Interventions course. She began teaching three years ago.
    Teaching Approach: “While teaching I take a student-centered approach to help students learn the material by focusing on meeting the students where they are at in the course of their learning. I find students learn best when the content can be related to the student’s experience and career aspirations and I work to help students understand how the course is relevant to the student. My courses often have multiple ways for the student to learn the content and to show they understand the content in an effort to help all students with their preferred learning method.”
    Education: “I began my education at a community college in the metro area; Normandale Community College and continued with my education to complete a B.A. in psychology with a health services focus at Winona State University. I later completed my Masters in Counseling and Psychological Services at Saint Mary’s University in Minneapolis.”
    Hobbies: As a lifetime learner I am always looking into new hobbies and interests; right now I am enjoying gardening.
    Crystal De Kam
    Counselor
    Bio
    Advising and Counseling