"the science of healing. the art of compassion."
Think about your last medical visit. How did it feel when the exam door opened? Who called you back and took your vitals? With Health Sciences, you can shape others’ healthcare experiences for the better.
If you want a career with a sense of purpose and repeated opportunities for human connection, it begins in Health Sciences at SLCC.
Thinking about a bachelor's degree? Our Health Sciences AS transfers to four-year schools. Ready to begin work? Our AAS and certificate programs may be right for you.
Start your Application
Apply Now. Already Accepted? Visit MySLCC, your personal information hub, to start the enrollment process. MySLCC is also where you'll schedule appointments with your academic advisor.
Options for Every Student
Learn about degree options. Technical certificates are short, comprehensive training programs for quick entry into in-demand jobs. AS and AAS Degrees give you two years of specialized training to enter the workforce immediately after graduating, and AA Degrees prepare you to transfer with junior status to a four-year institution.
Build up to your degree
Not ready to choose a major? While you explore, start with the classes or certificates that will keep you building toward a degree. The first 5 classes suggested for your Area of Study give you 15 transferable credits and help you discover your interests. Register now!
Follow your graduation path
Academic Advisors will keep your graduation path on file, and you can always check your progress via DegreeWorks in MySLCC.
Once a Bruin, Always a Bruin
Apply for graduation, and get ready to celebrate. Did you know SLCC Alumni have access to Career Services for up to one year after graduation? And the transfer center can field continuing questions for Bruins interested in bachelor’s degrees.
SUGGESTED First 5 Classes
Not ready to pick a major, or even your first classes? Start here. While you explore, your advisor will help you choose a major within Health Sciences. If you decide to change your major or Area of Study, your advisor can help adjust your academic plan to reach your goals.
HS 2050 (Cultural, Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Sciences) HR
ENG 1010 or placement
COMM 2110 (Interpersonal Communication) CM
MATH 1040 or placement
PSY 1100 (Lifespan Growth & Development) SS
Academic Advising
Before the first day of class, you’ll meet with your advisor, career coach and a group of other first-year students to learn about college expectations and registering for the right courses. It all starts at a Bruin Bound Orientation session.
You choose when and where. Online options are also available! Find your advisor by Area of Study and major, or contact Danielle Mills, lead academic advisor for Health Sciences.
Danielle Mills Career coach
Ready to explore your career options? Maybe you’ve been in class for a few semesters and you’re curious about finding a job or an internship. If you’re overwhelmed and not sure where to begin, your Career Coach will help you better understand who you are, what you want to do professionally and the steps it takes to get there.
Engaging with Career Services early and often is the most important step toward achieving this goal and feeling confident in your life direction.
Lauren Lowther
Available Programs
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- Accounting Essentials: Certificate (CTE)
- Accounting: AAS (CTE)
- Accounting: Certificate (CTE)
- Advanced Manufacturing: AAS (CTE)
- Aerospace/Aviation Technology Maintenance: AAS (CTE)
- Aircraft Electronics: Certificate (CTE)
- American Sign Language/English Interpreting: AAS (CTE)
- American Sign Language: AA
- Anthropology: AA
- Anthropology: AS
- Anthropology: Cultural Resource Management: Certificate (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Brick Mason Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Carpentry Independent Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Carpentry JATC Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Cement Mason Independent Technology: Certificate (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Cement Mason JATC Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Construction Craft Laborer Technology: Certificate (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Diesel Systems Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Electrical Independent Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Facilities Maintenance Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration (HVAC): AAS (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Heavy Civil Carpenter Technology: Certificate (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Ironworkers JATC Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Landscape Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Plumber Independent Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Plumber/Pipefitter JATC Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Refrigeration JATC Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Apprenticeship Welding Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Architecture: AS
- Automation Technology: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing: AAS (CTE)
- Automotive Collision Repair: Certificate (CTE)
- Automotive Refinishing: Certificate (CTE)
- Automotive Technology: Certificate (SLTC) (CTE)
- Behavioral Health Technician: Certificate (CTE)
- Biology: APS
- Biology: AS
- Biotechnology: AS
- Biotechnology: Certificate (CTE)
- Bookkeeping Clerk: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Brick Mason: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Business Management: AAS (CTE)
- Business: AA
- Business: AS
- Cabinetmaking and Furniture Construction: Certificate (CTE)
- Chemistry: AS
- Clinical Lab Assistant: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Commercial Music: AAS (CTE)
- Communication Studies: AS
- Community Health and Leadership: AS
- Computer Sciences and Information Systems: AAS (CTE)
- Computer Sciences and Information Systems: AS
- Concrete Masonry Apprenticeship : Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Construction Laborer: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Construction Management and Sustainable Building: AAS (CTE)
- Construction Management: AS
- Criminal Justice: AAS (CTE)
- Criminal Justice: AS
- Culinary Arts: AAS (CTE)
- Dental Hygiene: AAS (CTE)
- Diesel Systems Technician: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Diesel Systems Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Digital Design: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Earth and Environmental Science: AS
- Economics: AS
- Education: AS
- Electrical Apprenticeship: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Electronics Assembly Technology: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Electronics Technology: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Engineering - Full: APE (CTE)
- Engineering - Traditional: APE (CTE)
- Engineering Design Manufacturing Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Engineering Design/Drafting Technology: AS
- Engineering Drafting and Manufacturing Technology: Certificate (CTE)
- English Studies: AS
- Exercise Science / Kinesiology: AS
- Family and Human Studies: AAS (CTE)
- Family and Human Studies: AS
- Family and Human Studies: Certificate (CTE)
- Film Production Technician: AAS (CTE)
- Financial Services: AAS (CTE)
- Fitness Technician: AAS (CTE)
- Game Development: Certificate (CTE)
- Geographic Information Systems and Drones: AAS (CTE)
- Geographic Information Systems: Certificate (CTE)
- Graphic Communications: AS
- Graphic Communications: Certificate (CTE)
- History: AA
- Hospitality Management: AS
- Humanities: AA
- Humanities: AS
- Information Technology: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Interior Design: AAS (CTE)
- International Studies: AA
- Journalism & Digital Media: AS
- Low Voltage Technician Apprenticeship: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Marketing Management: AAS (CTE)
- Master Automobile Service Technician: AAS (CTE)
- Mathematics: AS
- Medical Assistant: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Medical Coding & Billing: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Micro-/Nanotechnology: Certificate (CTE)
- MIDI: Certificate (CTE)
- Mobile Application Development: Certificate (CTE)
- Mortuary Science: AAS (CTE)
- Motorcycle and Outdoor Power Equipment Technology: Certificate (CTE)
- Motorcycle and Outdoor Power Equipment Technology: Certificate (CTE)
- Music Recording Technology: Certificate (CTE)
- Music: AS
- Non-Destructive Testing - Eddy Current: Certificate (CTE)
- Non-Destructive Testing - Radiography: Certificate (CTE)
- Non-Destructive Testing - Ultrasonics: Certificate (CTE)
- Non-Destructive Testing: AAS (CTE)
- Nursing Assistant: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Nursing: AAS (CTE)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant: AAS (CTE)
- Outdoor Adventure Parks and Recreation: AS
- Paralegal Studies: AAS (CTE)
- Pharmacy Technician: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies: AA
- Photography Foundation: Certificate (CTE)
- Physical Therapist Assistant: AAS (CTE)
- Physics: AS
- Plumbing Apprenticeship: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Political Science: AS
- Power Equipment and Motorcycle Technology: Certificate (CTE) (SLTC)
- Pre-Health Sciences: AS
- Professional Sales: Certificate (CTE)
- Psychology: AS
- Radiologic Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Respiratory Therapy: AAS (CTE)
- Robotics Technology: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Small Business Management: AAS (CTE)
- Small Unmanned Aerial Systems: Certificate (CTE)
- Social & Behavioral Sciences: AA
- Social & Behavioral Sciences: AS
- Social Work: AS
- Sociology: AS
- Substance Use Disorder Counselor: Certificate (CTE)
- Surgical Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Sustainable Building Construction: Certificate (CTE)
- Technical Theatre: Certificate (CTE)
- Theatre Arts: AS
- Theatre Performance: Certificate (CTE)
- Video or Radio Production: AAS (CTE)
- Visual Art & Design - Animation Emphasis: AAS (CTE)
- Visual Art & Design - Animation: AS
- Visual Art & Design - Fine Arts: AS
- Visual Art & Design - Graphic Design Emphasis: AAS (CTE)
- Visual Art & Design - Illustration Emphasis: AAS (CTE)
- Visual Art & Design - Motion Graphics: Certificate (CTE)
- Visual Art & Design - Multimedia Emphasis: AAS (CTE)
- Visual Art & Design - Photography Emphasis: AAS (CTE)
- Visual Art & Design - Web Design Emphasis: AAS (CTE)
- Web and Graphic Design: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Web Graphic Design: Certificate (CTE)
- Web Programmer: Certificate (SLTC)(CTE)
- Welding Fabrication & Inspection: AAS (CTE)
- Writing Studies: AS