Sciences & Humanities
General Education in sciences & humanities provides essential skills and knowledge that help students succeed in their chosen field.
PA College believes that a strong general education curriculum in the sciences and humanities provides the foundation for any educational program. In addition, students use the skills learned in the sciences and humanities courses to further their intellectual, personal and professional growth.
Curriculum
Associate Degree: Sciences and Humanities Core Curriculum
| Humanities | Credits | |
| ENG 100 | English Composition | 3 |
| PHI 210 | Ethical and Legal Dimensions in the Health Sciences | 1 |
| Total Credits | 4 | |
| Mathematics | Credits | |
| MAT 150 OR MAT 160 | Clinical Mathematics for the Health Sciences OR College Algebra | 3 |
| Total Credits | 3 | |
| Science | Credits | |
| BIO 175 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 176 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 185 OR CHE 100 OR PHY 150 | Microbiology OR General Chemistry OR Physics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 11 | |
| Social Science | Credits | |
| SOC 100 OR SOC 200 | Introduction to Sociology OR Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Total Credits | 3 | |
| Total Combined Credits | 21 |
Baccalaureate Degree: Sciences and Humanities Core Curriculum
| Humanities | Credits | |
| ENG 100 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENG 202 OR ENG 300 | Advanced Communication OR Advanced Composition for Health Care | 3 |
| PHI 330 | Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Mathematics | Credits | |
| MAT 260 | Statistics | 3 |
| College-Level Math | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
| Science | Credits | |
| Science Requirements | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Social Science | Credits | |
| SOC 100 OR SOC 200 | Introduction to Sociology OR Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Economics Requirements | 6 | |
| Social Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Total Combined Credits | 42 |
FALL 2020 - Baccalaureate Degree: Healthcare Professional Core Curriculum
| Sciences & Humanities Courses | Credits |
| College Studies Seminar | 3 |
| Communication (ENG) | 6 (includes ENG 100-3 credits and any other ENG course) |
| Humanities | 6 (includes an ethics course-3 credits) |
| Math | 6 (includes one statistics course-3 credits) |
| Sciences | 6-8 (at least 1 with a lab) |
| Social Sciences | 9 (from 2 different disciplines, must include American Health Care System-3 credits) |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total Credits | 42-44 |
| Interprofessional Collaboration Courses | Credits |
| Total Credits | 10 |
| Intensives | Credits |
| Writing intensive | 6 |
| Analysis & Critical Thinking | 6 |
| Community Engagement | 3 |
| Diversity | 6 |
| Digital Literacy | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 |
Disciplines
Sciences and humanities education at PA College is offered through four distinct disciplines: Humanities, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. Each discipline has its own goals that contribute to the students’ overall learning, supporting both the sciences and humanities and College educational outcomes.
Humanities
The goals of Humanities are to foster opportunities that help students to:
- Stimulate intellectual and imaginative curiosity
- Critically and creatively evaluate personal and professional experiences.
- Communicate thoughtfully and effectively
- Reflect on ways to appropriately engage in global citizenship
Humanities courses offered at PA College include the following:
- CMP 150 Digital Learning in the 21st Century
- CSS 101 College Studies Seminar
- ENG 100 English Composition
- ENG 201 Contemporary Oral Communication
- ENG 202 Advanced Communication
- ENG 300 Advanced Composition for Health Care
- ENG 310 Business Communication
- ENG 350 Telling the Stories of Medicine
- HUM 210 World Religions
- HUM 310 Death, Dying & Bereavement
- PHI 210 Ethical and Legal Dimensions in the Health Sciences
- PHI 330 Ethical Issues in Health Care
- SPA 150 Introduction to Medical Spanish
- WRI 100 Introduction to College Writing
Subjects that may transfer in as Humanities electives include art, literature, history, music, philosophy, communications, theatre, foreign languages and religion.
Mathematics
The goals of Mathematics are to:
- Mold students into confident users of mathematics.
- Develop students as critical mathematical decision makers.
- Enable students to become lifelong learners who continue to grow in their chosen professions and
function as productive citizens.
Mathematics courses offered at PA College include the following:
- MAT 100 Quantitative Reasoning & Skills
- MAT 140 Introduction to Statistical Thinking
- MAT 150 Clinical Mathematics for the Health Sciences
- MAT 160 College Algebra
- MAT 260 Statistics
Subjects that may transfer as mathematics courses include mathematics, computer science (not computer
applications) and statistics
Science
The goal of Science is to provide a learner-centered foundation in the elements of scientific method, theory, applicability and laboratory practice that will encourage the student to:
- Acquire an in-depth appreciation of the scientific endeavor.
- Evaluate the quality of scientific information and its interpretation.
- Apply this knowledge in evidence-based practice decisions.
Science courses offered at PA College include the following:
- BIO 105 Human Biology/Laboratory
- BIO 111 General Biology I
- BIO 112 General Biology II
- BIO 175 Human Anatomy & Physiology I/Laboratory
- BIO 176 Human Anatomy & Physiology II/Laboratory
- BIO 185 Microbiology/Laboratory
- BIO 230 Immunology
- BIO 250 Nutrition for Life
- BIO 376 Pathophysiology
- BIO 380 Epidemiology
- CHE 100 General Chemistry I/Laboratory
- PHY 150 Physics/Laboratory
- SCI 100 Survey of Science
Subjects that may transfer in as science electives include biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy and
geology.
Social Science
The goals of Social Science are to use the social sciences to:
- Promote intellectual and personal growth.
- Expand cultural and global awareness.
- Foster understanding and sensitivity to diversity.
- Encourage individuals to make enlightened judgments that are informed by theoretical, empirical
and practical understandings of the social world.
Social Science courses offered at PA College include the following:
- ECO 150 Survey of Economics
- ECO 310 American Health Care System
- ECO 350 The Economics of Health Care
- HLT 150 Wellness for Life
- IPC 414 Holistic Health Modalities
- PSY 100 General Psychology
- PSY 200 Developmental Psychology
- PSY 300 Health Psychology
- SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 200 Cultural Diversity
- SOC 300 Social Problems
Subjects that may transfer in as social science electives include anthropology, criminology, cultural
studies, economics, education, health, human geography, political science, psychology, sociology and
social work.