Degree in Health Studies
With emphasis in Surgical Technology
Description
The associate of science degree completion program is designed for students who have completed a surgical technology certificate program and wish to earn a college degree. The program is an end in itself or can be a stepping stone toward the Bachelor of Science degree. Courses are available for on-line delivery and the program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Upon successful completion of the required general education credits, credit will be awarded for the surgical technology certificate program.
Admission Criteria/ Prerequisites
• College GPA of 2.5 or above (cumulative) earned at a regionally accredited institution (courses
considered for transfer must be completed with a “C” grade or above)
• Successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology certificate program.
Curriculum:
General Education Program 21 credits total
Humanities 9 credits
SS 235 The Sociology of Culture 3
HU 150 The World of Ideas: Critical Reasoning & Rhetoric 3
HU_ The World of Ideas: Elective 3
Communications 6 credits
CM 101 English Composition 3
CM 230 or 245 Language and Culture in Health Care 3
CM 290 Portfolio Synthesis 0
Natural & Applied Sciences 3 credits
SS_ Science Elective 3
Social Sciences 3 credits
SS 215 Life-Span Psychology 3
Professional Course Credit 40
Credit for surgical technology certificate courses will be awarded 40
following completion of all other program requirements
Program Total Hours: 61
* Note- the minimum residency requirement at Nebraska Methodist College is 15 credit hours.
With emphasis in Surgical Technology
Description
The associate of science degree completion program is designed for students who have completed a surgical technology certificate program and wish to earn a college degree. The program is an end in itself or can be a stepping stone toward the Bachelor of Science degree. Courses are available for on-line delivery and the program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Upon successful completion of the required general education credits, credit will be awarded for the surgical technology certificate program.
Admission Criteria/ Prerequisites
• College GPA of 2.5 or above (cumulative) earned at a regionally accredited institution (courses
considered for transfer must be completed with a “C” grade or above)
• Successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology certificate program.
Curriculum:
General Education Program 21 credits total
Humanities 9 credits
SS 235 The Sociology of Culture 3
HU 150 The World of Ideas: Critical Reasoning & Rhetoric 3
HU_ The World of Ideas: Elective 3
Communications 6 credits
CM 101 English Composition 3
CM 230 or 245 Language and Culture in Health Care 3
CM 290 Portfolio Synthesis 0
Natural & Applied Sciences 3 credits
SS_ Science Elective 3
Social Sciences 3 credits
SS 215 Life-Span Psychology 3
Professional Course Credit 40
Credit for surgical technology certificate courses will be awarded 40
following completion of all other program requirements
Program Total Hours: 61
* Note- the minimum residency requirement at Nebraska Methodist College is 15 credit hours.