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Associate of Science for Health Career Pathways
(0063)
Overview
The purpose of our Associate of Science (0063) degree is to prepare graduates to apply to one of our
career programs or pursue further education in a variety of advanced health careers by way of
transfer to another institution beyond the two-year degree at Darton State College. Students that wish
to apply to any of the health career programs offered at Darton must declare Associate of Science for
Health Career Pathways (0063) as the intended major. An advisor will be assigned to guide the
student along the academic plan that best meets the requirements for the chosen pathway. The
courses to be completed for the degree will vary based on the student’s career program of choice.
The A.S. degree gives a student the opportunity to complete any prerequisites required before
applying to the career program of choice. If a student gains acceptance to a career program, the
major will be changed accordingly. If a student is not accepted into the program of choice, he or she
will continue taking courses to complete the Associate of Science.
The Associate of Science for Health Career Pathways is transferable to other institutions of higher
learning. A student wishing to pursue a degree in a health related field requiring an advanced degree
may complete the two-year degree at Darton State College then transfer to an institution of higher
learning that offers advanced degrees for his or her desired area of study. Working under the
guidance of an advisor, the courses to be completed for the degree will be tailored to meet the
student’s educational goals.
Students that wish to pursue any of the following career programs offered at Darton State College
will initially be pursuing the Associate of Science for Health Career Pathways (0063):
Two-Year Degrees
Dental Hygiene
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Emergency Medical Services
Health Information Technology
Histologic Technology
Medical Laboratory Technology
Nursing
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiologic Science
Respiratory Care
Please note:
The courses to be completed for the degree will vary based on the student’s preferred
area of study which is referred to as the “pathway” for the career program of choice.
Therefore, it is important to meet with an advisor to map out the best academic plan to
achieve his or her goal. The student should first focus on taking the required courses for
the program for which they intend to apply.
All career programs have a selective admissions process. This means that a seat in any
program is awarded only to the top applicants. Simply meeting the minimum
requirements does not guarantee admission to a program.