Associate of Science in Health Sciences

This program is offered for students interested in preparing for careers in the allied health fields, such as nursing, physical therapy, optometry, occupational therapy, and many others. The courses will prepare students for advanced coursework in certificate programs or for transfer to four-year institutions to pursue degrees such as public health. Students will acquire knowledge of human anatomy, chemistry, communication, psychology, human physiology, anthropology, and/or nutrition. Students must complete all required courses for a total of 20 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to identify anatomical structures and describe the function of important systems in the human body, and be well-prepared for courses in the health science professions.

In 1926, higher education was reserved for a relative few, but farsighted citizens in Glendale recognized the need to open doors to academic and vocational instruction to a broader base of the community. As a result, Glendale citizens voted to form a community college or junior college as it was then called, as part of the Glendale Unified School District.

Fast forward to 2018 - Glendale Community College is a dynamic institution with more than 25,000 students. They are enrolled in college credit at the Verdugo Campus, continuing education at the Garfield Campus, community services classes held throughout the community, and the Professional Development Center (PDC) located in Montrose. The college serves an ethnically diverse student body with no single group forming a majority. The faculty has used its energy to develop a wide-ranging curriculum intended to prepare students for the 21st century. Student services faculty provide invaluable academic, career, and financial counseling to students. Today the goal of those farsighted citizens of Glendale has been achieved. Higher education is available to all who come to Glendale Community College.