PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This degree plan is designed to accommodate a variety of health science specialties and is composed primarily of coursework required of professionally accredited disciplines of study for credentialed practice within the Military Health System (MHS). This degree plan transfers entirely to a variety of graduate-level programs that also support the MHS and the civilian sector, which will better serve the military member and the Nation while on duty, as well as long after separation from service.
CURRICULUM
Service members submit their Joint Service Transcript (JST), transcripts from previously attended colleges and universities, and reports from Advanced Placement (AP) or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams. Any credits from these sources are applied to the degree plan that supports the student’s program of study. As the student progresses through their program at Branch Campus METC, their progress is documented and added to their transcript.
To graduate, students must have a minimum of 120 Semester Hours (SH), an overall GPA of at least 2.0, a minimum of 42 upper level credits, and at least 30 (or 25%) of total SH must come from CAHS.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
Communication (at least 9 SH)
Minimum one course from each sub-area below
Oral: Speech or Equivalent
Written: Composition or Equivalent
Quantitative Science (at least 18 SH)
Minimum one course from each sub-area below
Math: College Algebra, Technical Math
Natural Sciences: Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Laboratory Science, Microbiology, Physics
Health Sciences: Allied Procedures, Clinical Practicum, Lab Science, Nuclear Medicine, Nursing, Sleep Studies
Human Sciences (at least 9 SH)
Minimum one course from each sub-area below
Humanities: Ethics, Fine Arts, History, Literature, Military History, Philosophy, Religion
Societies: Anthropology, Archaeology, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Military History, Military Science, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Above Courses or Equivalent (at least 24 SH)
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (TECHNICAL SPECIALTY) (60 SH)
Health Science (at least 45 SH)
Medical Laboratory, Nuclear Medicine, Neurodiaganostics, Physical Therapy Assistant, Surgical Technology, etc.
Technical Training (at least 15 SH)
Specialty Qualification Training (Medical Laboratory, Nuclear Medicine, Neurodiaganostics, etc.)
Clinical Practicum (as required by Specialty)
As applicable to each technical specialty
Minor Area of Study (as needed to reach 60 SH)
Education, Leadership, etc.
General Electives (as needed to reach 60 SH)
Courses applicable to any other area above
ADMISSION
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Must be affiliated with DoD.
Application requirements are available on the Apply page
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Application deadlines are available on the Apply page
FINANCIALS
There are no tuition or fees for service members.
Students retain active duty benefits.
SERVICE OBLIGATION
There are no service obligations for any enlisted applicant accepted to the CAHS for education and training purposes.
All officers are strongly encouraged to seek official clarification from their respective personnel offices.