ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE/HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PATHWAY
60-61 SEMESTER HOURS
The Associate in Science/Healthcare University Transfer Pathway is designed for competitive entrance into Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies program at a partner college, including MUSC. Students who earn an Associate of Science degree or those with 60 general education college credits are eligible to apply to the program and prepare for employment in a health promotion field, such as community health worker or community advocate, health educator, health coach, worksite wellness coordinator and patient advocate. Students completing the program may apply to enter programs with a broader perspective of health, such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health, Health Administration and Cardiovascular Perfusionist.
The OCtech Associate in Science Healthcare University Transfer Pathway graduate should have a cumulative admission grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. A grade of “C” or better is necessary in each course required by the Associate in Science degree pathway in order to transfer. A designated OCtech advisor will work with students under this agreement regarding a recommended degree completion plan.
The Healthcare University Transfer pathway may be customized to meet general education courses specified as prerequisites for transfer into competitive master’s degree programs in accordance with the South Carolina Technical College System Transfer Agreement (see the OCtech Transfer web page for the specific general education course listing for articulation pathways into additional master’s degree programs, such as Health Informatics, Pharmacy, College of Medicine/MD or College of Dental Medicine/DIDO) It is recommended that students begin exploring Pathway options for graduate programs as early as possible during pursuit of the AS degree at OCtech.
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Semester IV
Semester V
*This suggested elective transfers only into MUSC’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies.
Course substitution is permitted (as determined by the OCtech-designated MUSC advisor) to meet specified prerequisites for competitive master’s degree programs in accordance with the South Carolina Technical College System Transfer Agreement (see the OCtech Transfer webpage for the specific general education course prerequisites for these current articulation pathways: Health Administration, Health Informatics, Public Health, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Perfusionist, Pharmacy, College of Medicine /MD, College of Dental Medicine/DMD).