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About the Program
Your healthcare career starts here with MGA’s Associate of Science in Health Science. This program gives you the flexibility to earn healthcare credits while laying the foundation for your next step in higher education.
Whether you plan to continue into a bachelor’s program like Nursing (BSN) or Respiratory Therapy, or pursue a clinical path as a chiropractor, dentist, physician assistant, or nurse, this degree sets you on the right track.
Whether you’re just starting out or planning ahead for advanced training, the ASHS program at MGA is your springboard.
Why MGA?
Affordable
As the number one most affordable state university in the state of Georgia, students at MGA pay on average* $3,041 for a 15 credit-hour semester (that's a full course load).
*Tuition and fees differ for in-state, out-of-state, and international students. Please visit the Tuition page for more information.
Student First
MGA is equipped with faculty committed to student success and provides pathways to career, flexible learning options, experiential learning, and resources for student support and engagement. Nearly 70% of MGA alumni work within the state of Georgia with their career-ready skills.
Career-ready Curriculum
In addition to providing stackable credentials, the BSHS program is compatible with the Bachelor’s in Nursing and Bachelor’s Respiratory Therapy programs as well.
Once you complete the ASHS program at MGA, you can choose to:
- Apply for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
- Apply for the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program.
OR - Continue with the Health Sciences program and apply for the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program.
Courses
Some of the required courses for this program include:
- BIOL 2251K Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL 2252K Anatomy and Physiology II
- BIOL 2260K Foundations of Microbiology
- PSYC 2103 Introduction to Human Development
- HS 2000 Medical Terminology