Associate in General Education - Emergency Medical Science Applicant (AGE) A10300ES

The Associate in General Education - Emergency Medical Science Applicant (AGE) is designed for students who wish to begin their study toward a career in Emergency Medical Science. This degree is designed to allow exploration within the discipline of EMS while working toward completion of Paramedic Certification. Many of the courses are equivalent to college transfer courses; however, the program is not principally designed for college transfer. 

Students completing the Associate in General Education - Emergency Medical Science Applicant program will be awarded the Associate in General Education degree.

I. General Education Core (16 Semester Hours Credit)

A. Communications (6 SHC)

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

ENG 112Writing/Research in the Disciplines
3
0

3

B. Humanities/Fine Arts (3 SHC)

Select one of the following:

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
HUM 110Technology and Society
3
0

3

HUM 115Critical Thinking
3
0

3

C. Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 SHC)

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
PSY 150General Psychology
3
0

3

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology
3
0

3

D. Natural Sciences/Mathematics (4 SHC)

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
BIO 168Anatomy and Physiology I
3
3

4

II. Other Required Hours (49 SHC)

The following courses are required:

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

BIO 155Nutrition
3
0

3

BIO 163Basic Anatomy and Physiology
4
2

5

BIO 169Anatomy and Physiology II
3
3

4

EMS 140Rescue Scene Management
1
3

2

EMS 235EMS Management
2
0

2

HEA 110Personal Health/Wellness
3
0

3

HEA 112First Aid & CPR
1
2

2

HEA 120Community Health
3
0

3

MED 121Medical Terminology I
3
0

3

MED 122Medical Terminology II
3
0

3

OST 148Med Ins & Billing
3
0

3

OST 149Medical Legal Issues
3
0

3

OST 286Professional Development
3
0

3

PED 110Fit and Well for Life
1
2

2

PED 111Physical Fitness I
0
3

1

PSY 241Developmental Psych
3
0

3

SOC 213Sociology of the Family
3
0

3

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65

DegreeCollege Transfer
Yes
No