Health Sciences Broad Field

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

Health Sciences Broad Field — Associate in Science Degree (60 credits)

About the Program

This program provides students 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

Century College can be extremely affordable through financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

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.

Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our programs qualify for federal financial aid including Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans, and others.

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Transfer

Transfer Information
Advanced planning is critical when you transfer.
Transfer Planning - Articulation Agreements
These agreements help students transfer to four-year institutions.

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

Experience: Dr. Chris Caulkins began his EMS career in 1992 and spent over 15 years in the fire service. Dr. Chris' EMS volunteer and work experience include rural, suburban, and urban ambulance services�public and private. Dr. Chris has volunteered in the emergency department of Hospital Bernard Mevs in Port-au-Prince, Haiti; a hurricane location center in San Antonio, Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina; and led a strike team to the Red River Valley flood disaster in Minnesota and North Dakota. Dr. Chris has served as the EMS coordinator for the City of Woodbury and as an operations manager for Allina EMS. Dr. Chris has worked for multiple fire and EMS agencies a street level provider including Willmar Ambulance, Woodbury Public Safety, HealthSpan (now Allina) Medical Transportation, North Branch EMS, Maplewood Fire, and the Fishers Fire Department in Indiana. Chris joined Century College as adjunct faculty in 1996 and became full-time faculty in 2005, serving as the program director until July 2019.

Education: EdD, St. Cloud State; MA, Metro State; MPH, AMU; BA, Metro State; BS, ACPM; AA, Inver Hills; AAS, Century

Hobbies: Reading, learning, travel

Chris Caulkins

Faculty

651-779-5743

chris.caulkins@century.edu

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Carolyn Cook

Faculty

651-779-3951

carolyn.cook@century.edu

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Experience: Crystal De Kam is a licensed Mental Health Professional in the state of Minnesota and has 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: Crystal De Kam began her education at a community college in the metro area, Normandale Community College, and continued with her education to complete a B.A. in psychology with a health services focus at Winona State University. She later completed her 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

651-779-3313

crystal.dekam@century.edu

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Experience: Lauren Zappa attended Century College where she received her Diploma in Medical Assisting and an A.A. Degree. She is certified through the AAMA and has worked for 3 years as a Medical Assistant in the women's health setting focusing heavily on clinical, lab, and administrative work. Lauren began teaching at Century in the spring of 2018 where she teaches Clinical and Laboratory classes as well as Pharmacology. She has also taught an an Introduction to Healthcare Careers course.

Teaching Approach: "My goal when teaching is to encourage critical thinking and independence while teaching and supporting students. Teaching has given me the ability to share relevant information to students in a way that allows them to best learn. It has also allowed me to grow and continue to learn. I find joy in watching students as information begins to really make sense and as they become more comfortable and excited about the things they are learning."

Education: Diploma in Medical Assisting; A.A. Degree from Century College

Notable Achievements: Lauren is a member of the AAMA, is CPR and Mental Health First Aid certified, and serves on the Medical Assistant Advisory Board.

Hobbies: Sports, family

Lauren Zappa

Faculty

651-773-1731

lauren.zappa@century.edu

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Health Sciences Broad Field

About the Program

Potential Transfer Bachelor's Degree Majors/Minors

Cost & Financial Aid

Transfer

Program Faculty

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