Riverland’s Health Science Broad Field program provides a strong foundation for students planning to transfer to a four-year university in a health-related field. With coursework aligned to Minnesota State university partners, students can pursue careers in nursing, exercise science, public health, psychology, and more. The program offers broad exposure to health sciences, expert advising, and flexible transfer pathways to support a wide range of healthcare careers.
| Required Core Courses (48 credits) |
| BIOL1091 | General Biology I (Goal 2 & 3) | 4 CR |
| BIOL2020 | Human Nutrition (Goal 2 & 3) | 3 CR |
| BIOL2021 | Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I (Goal 2 & 3) | 4 CR |
| BIOL2022 | Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II (Goal 2 & 3) | 4 CR |
| BIOL2040 | General Microbiology (Goal 2 & 3) | 4 CR |
| CHEM1121 | General, Organic, and Biochemistry (Goal 3 & 10) | 3 CR |
| ENGL1101 | Composition I (Goal 1 & 2)
or ENGL1102 | 3 CR |
| MATH1110 | College Algebra (Goal 2 & 4) | 3 CR |
| MATH2021 | Fundamentals of Statistics
or MATH2022 | 4 CR |
| PHIL1130 | Ethics (Goal 6 & 9)
or PHIL 1140 | 3 CR |
| PSYC1105 | General Psychology (Goal 5 & 7) | 4 CR |
| PSYC1240 | Developmental Psychology (Goal 5 & 9) | 3 CR |
| SOCI1101 | Introduction to Sociology (Goal 5 & 7) | 3 CR |
| SPCH1200 | Interpersonal Communication (Goal 1 & 7)
or SPCH1310 | 3 CR |
| - | Electives: Chosen per selected baccalaureate degree program. | 12 CR |
| Recommended Electives may depend on your future degree (12 Credits) |
| ANTH2240 | Cultural Anthropology (Goal 5 & 8) | 3 CR |
| BIOL2050 | Pathophysiology | 3 CR |
| ENGL1105 | Composition II: Research (Goal 1 & 2; Prereq ENGL1101) | 3 CR |
| EMER1210 | Emergency Medical Care/First Responder | 3 CR |
| EMER1200 | Emergency Medical Technician | 7 CR |
| HCNA1200 | Nursing Assistant Home Health Aide | 4 CR |
| HLTH1130 | AHA CPR and First Aid Certification | 1 CR |
| PHED2214 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 2 CR |
| PHED1145 | Lifetime Fitness and Wellness | 2 CR |
| PHIL1140 | Health Care/Medical Ethics (Goal 6 & 9) | 3 CR |
| PSYC1250 | Abnormal Psychology (Goal 5 & 7) | 3 CR |
| PSYC2260 | Social Psychology (Goal 5 & 9) | 3 CR |
| RADT1210 | Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care | 3 CR |
| SOCI2125 | Cultural Diversity (Goal 5 & 7) | 3 CR |
| SPAN1001 | Beginning Spanish I (Goal 6 & 8) | 4 CR |
| SPCH1310 | Communication in a Diverse World (Goal 1 & 7) | 3 CR |
