Math, Science and Health Professions

Math and Science students involved in class.

At Northeastern, the Math, Science and Health programs are designed to provide the first two years of college course work necessary for transfer to a four-year college or university to continue studies in any of these areas. The programs at Northeastern provide the student with the necessary background to be successful at the university level and gives the student sufficient exposure to make successful career choices. In order to provide you with the best possible education, this highly knowledgeable faculty continually attends conferences and seminars to update their training in cutting-edge technology and advancements.

Programs of Study

Degree Emphasis (What are my options?)	What classes will I take?	Who will my advisor be?
Astronomy	Class List	Dave Coles
Audiology	Class List	Mike Vair
Biology	Class List Class List - CSU	Justina McCracken
Biotechnology	Class List	Connie Henderson
Chemistry	Class List - CSU/CU Class List - UNC Class List - UNC (Health) Class List - UNC (Forensic)	Shelby Nichols
Chiropractic	Class List	Kevin Stump
Dental Hygiene	Class List - CCoD	Jeri Garrett
Dental	Class List - CSUP Class List - CU	Jeri Garrett
Engineering	Class List	Mike Vair
Environmental Science	Class List	Dave Coles
Forensics	Class List - Metro	Brenda Zink
Forestry - Biology Emphasis Business Emphasis Fire Science Emphasis Management Emphasis	Class List -Biology Class List -Business Class List -Fire Science Class List -Management	Dave Coles
Geology	Class List	Dave Coles
Mathematics	Class List	Mike Vair
Medical Technology	Class List	Brenda Zink
Medicine	Class List	Brenda Zink
Microbiology	Class List	Brenda Zink
Mortuary Science	Class List	Kevin Stump
Nutrition/ Food Science	Class List - CSU Class List - CSU	Brenda Zink
Occupational Therapy	Class List - CSU	Jeri Garrett
Optometry	Class List	Brenda Zink
Pharmacy	Class List - UW Class List - UCDHSC	Shelby Nichols
Physical Therapy	Class List - CSU Class List - CU Class List - Regis	Jeri Garrett
Physics	Class List	Kevin Stump
Radiologic Technology	Class List - SCC	Connie Henderson
Respiratory Care	Class List - SCC	Connie Henderson
Science	Class List	Brenda Zink
Science Education	Class List	Brenda Zink
Speech Pathology	Class List	Mike Vair
Sports Medicine	Class List	Mike Vair
Surgery Technology	Class List - SCC	Connie Henderson
Veterinary Medicine	Class List	Kevin Stump
Wildlife Biology - Chemistry Option Physics Option	Class List - Chemistry Class List - Physics	Dave Coles
Zoology	Class List - CSU	Justina McCracken

Degree Descriptions

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Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)
The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates of Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Statewide Transfer Policy here.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a student seeking a specific technical career that pursues AAS. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificates
Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.

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