Health Science Health Science Associate in Arts (Liberal Arts Option) Request Information Apply Now Program Contact (413) Program Overview Degree Requirements Learning Outcomes Faculty Career Outlook Provides a foundation in the liberal arts with an emphasis on preparation for continued study in the health science field. The program includes an exploration of health careers, as well as basic science courses necessary for many health occupation programs. 60-62credits Associate in Arts Associate in Arts (AA) degrees are typically completed in two (2) years and designed for transfer Learn more TransferGuaranteed admission and streamlined transfer to four-year state schools through MassTransfer!Learn more A passion for science and technology, combined with a commitment to care, enables health care providers to respond to the needs of millions of individuals around the world, from newborns to the critically ill. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment growth in health care is expected to account for about 3 million new wage and salary jobs—20 percent of all wage and salary jobs added to the economy over the 2006-16 period. Rapidly changing demand due to an aging population, combined with new possibilities with advancements in technology, make health care the fastest growing and most dynamic career field of our time. Clinical developments, such as infection control, less invasive surgical techniques, advances in reproductive technology, and gene therapy for cancer treatment, continue to increase longevity and improve the quality of life of many Americans. What's Next?Transfer to a Baccalaureate program related to health science, or a certificate or associate degree health occupation program such as clinical laboratory science or radiologic technology.