Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) for Associate of Science Degree

Graduates of the Associate of Science degree program will be able to:

• PLO 1: Apply key elements of a Christian worldview to personal and professional values, ethics, and commitments.
• PLO 2: Articulate contextually-informed interpretations of biblical texts through key themes.
• PLO 3: Demonstrate competency in written and oral communication skills.
• PLO 4: Apply critical thinking skills through the development of analytical reasoning.
• PLO 5: Demonstrate competence in quantitative, informational, and visual literacy.
• PLO 6: Explore the role of diverse ethnic, gender, generational, and socioeconomic backgrounds on human behavior.
• PLO 7: Develop fundamental lab skills in the areas of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and chemistry.

The Los Angeles Pacific University Core comprises the General Education requirements and the LAPU Distinctives. Students are encouraged to complete the Core before starting their major requirements. General Education requirements may met by transfer work. The LAPU Distinctives are required for all undergraduate degrees at LAPU.

Course List

Requirement	Title	Credits
General Education Requirements		25
LAPU Distinctives		9
Total Credits		34

Course List

Requirement	Title	Credits
English Communication
COMM 105	Public Communication	3
ENG 105	Introduction to Academic Research and Writing	3
Arts and Humanites
ART 110	Introduction to Art	3
ENG 115	Introduction to Literature	3
Quantitative Reasoning
Select one of the following:		3
MATH 105	Survey of College Mathematics
MATH 125	College Algebra
Behavioral Sciences
APSY 105	Introduction to Psychology	3
or ECO 203	Principles of Microeconomics
Social Sciences
Select one of the following:		3
HIS 202	World Civilizations
HIS 203	U.S. History to 1877
HIS 204	U.S. History from 1865
HIS 420	United States History and the Constitution
Physical and Biological Sciences
CHEM 115	Chemistry for Health Sciences/Lab	4
Total Credits		25

LAPU Distinctives

Course List

Requirement	Title	Credits
BIBL 100	Introduction to Biblical Literature: Exodus/Deuteronomy	3
BIBL 230	Introduction to Biblical Literature: Luke/Acts	3
MO 101	Success in the University 1	3
Total Credits		9

1	Must be taken at LAPU.

Requirements for the A. S. in Health Sciences

Course List

Requirement	Title	Credits
LAPU Core
Core Requirement		34
Health Sciences (A.S., 26 credits) 1
APSY 295	Human Growth and Development	3
BIO 225	Microbiology/Lab	4
BIO 240	Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab	4
BIO 230	Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab	4
PHIL 205	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHIL 210	Introduction to Ethics	3
STAT 280	Applied Statistics	3
Electives 2		2
Total Credits		60

1	24 credits of Health Science courses complete an Associate of Science degree by preparing students in the areas of science education, leadership, and the healthcare industry.
2	2 credits of electives offer students the opportunity to explore an area of interest beyond the required coursework.