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American Samoa Community College�

Department:

Health and Human Services

ASCC 2020-2022 Catalog Review – Phase I

4/7/22

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ASCC General Education�

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General Education Statement

The General Education program is the core of the undergraduate degree for all students, regardless of their major. The General Education Outcomes describe what the institution wants students to be able to do on completion of the General Education Program for an AA or AS degree. The program is organized around five domains: Communication, Information Technology Literacy, Critical Thinking, Global Awareness and Cultural Competence, and Personal Development and Responsibility.

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Health Science Program Statement

An Associate of Science Degree in Health Science is a general degree program which prepares students for a health-related career. The curriculum includes broad-based general education courses, which allow students to continue studies in a specialized allied health area or a bachelor degree program. The health science program also prepares students with knowledge and skills to obtain immediate job entry into the local employment force as medical support staff or a community health worker.

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Program Learning Outcomes�Health Science

Demonstrate the basic knowledge and skills required for a variety of health-related careers.
Analyze medical terminology, theory, ethics, laws, and concepts to the practice in the field of health careers.
Assess personal, family, and community wellness and suggest improvements for a healthy lifestyle.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills through field work at a health-related agency.
Demonstrate life-saving skills in American Heart Association or American Red Cross certified CPR.

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Human Services Program Statement

The program provides courses to students who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of Human Services. Students are oriented into the Human Service fields, which address community, social, political, and economic issues. An overview of theoretical and historical perspectives of Human Services provides a basis for the application of fundamental helping skills and a broad understanding of local and national services and programs.

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Program Learning Outcomes�Human Services

Demonstrate basic entry-level skills required for a variety of Human Services careers (communication, reporting, interagency consultation, etc.)
Apply theory, ethics, and laws to the professional practices of local and national Human Service agencies.
Identify human development at all stages and aspects of life and the respective practices that apply to individuals and groups.
Analyze how cultural, societal, and environmental impacts affect human relationships and Human Services.
Evaluate various local and national Human Service agencies in meeting the needs of the population served.

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Community Advisory Council

Dr. Jean Anderson
Dr. Robin Faumuina
Ms. Ipuniuesea Eliapo
Ms. Judy Mautautia
Mr. Val Tuilefano
Dr. Jueta McCutchan-Tofaeono
Ms. Leiema Hunt
Mr. Robert Toelupe

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Chairperson and Faculty

Mr. Derek Helsham, Chairperson
Dr. Daniel Chang, Faculty

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Current General Education:

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GE DOMAINS	GE SUB DOMAINS		GE OUTCOMES	COURSES
COMMUNICATION	LISTENING & SPEAKING	1-A	Listen actively and speak effectively in many different situations.	SPH 153
	READING	1-B	Read effectively to comprehend, interpret and evaluate information.	ENG 150
	WRITING	1-C	Write clearly, concisely and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats and for many audiences.	ENG 151
INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY LITERACY	EVALUATE INFORMATION	2-A	Demonstrates the ability to access, locate, manage and evaluate information from multiple sources.	ICT 150
	PRESENT INFORMATION USING TECHNOLOGY	2-B:1	Utilizes technological tools to perform basic functions appropriate to job and life.	ICT 150
	APPLY INFORMATION	2-B:2	Applies research skills and presents knowledge in multiple formats.	ICT 150
CRITICAL THINKING	QUANTITATIVE	3-A	Apply quantitative skills to personal, academic and career related activities.	MAT 151 or PHYSCI 150
	SCIENTIFIC	3-B	Apply scientific concepts and models to analyze complex problems in academic and real life situations.	PHYSC 150
	PROBLEM SOLVING	3-C	Apply critical thinking skills to synthesize information and evaluate the credibility of sources/contexts.	MAT 151 or PHYSCI 150
GLOBAL AWARENESS & CULTURAL COMPETENCE	SOCIAL, ECONOMIC & POLITICAL SYSTEMS	4-A	Identifies social, economic and political systems and issues.	HIS 170/171 or HIS 150/151
	PERSPECTIVES OF OTHERS, DIVERSITY	4-B	Recognizes and respect the perspectives of others (locally & globally) and develop an awareness of diverse attitudes, values and beliefs.	HIS 170/171 or HIS 150/151 or HIS 162
	SAMOA & THE PACIFIC	4-C	Demonstrates an appreciation of Samoan Culture and other Pacific cultures.	HIS 162
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY & DEVELOPMENT	ETHICAL DECISION MAKING	5-A	Demonstrates and applies ethical decision making in real life situations.	HEA 150 or PSY 150
	HEALTH CHOICES AND PRACTICES	5-B	Demonstrates the acquired knowledge to promote good/wise health choices and practices that enhance wellness.	HEA 150 or PSY 150
	COMMUNITY & FAMILY PARTICIPATION	5-C	Identify and recognize the relevance of being responsible and participate actively in family and community.	HEA 150 or PSY 150
	CAREER, PERSONAL, & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH	5-D	Develop career goals and plans, and apply lifelong learning skills for personal and professional growth.

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GE Domain 1: Communication�“Fosters the ability to receive and express information through various mediums.”

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General Education Domain 1: “Communication”

1-A: Listening and Speaking (Cluster I: 3 Credits)

Outcome: Listen actively and speak effectively in many different situations.

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General Education Domain 1: Communication; 1-A - Listening and Speaking
COMMUNICATION	Approved Course: SPH 153
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses:
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomore) Course Alpha 200+ Courses:

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General Education Domain 1: “Communication”

1-B: Reading (Cluster II: 3 Credits)

Outcome: Read effectively to comprehend, interpret and evaluate information.

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General Education Domain 1: Communication; 1-B - Reading
COMMUNICATION	Approved Course: ENG 150
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses:
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses:

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General Education Domain 1: “Communication”

1-C: Writing (Cluster III: 3 Credits)

Outcome: Write clearly, concisely and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats and for many audiences.

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General Education Domain 1: Communication; 1-C - Writing
COMMUNICATION	Approved Course: ENG 151
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses:
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses:

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GE Domain 2: Information and Technology Literacy�“Demonstrates the ability to utilize technology to evaluate, present, and apply information.”

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General Education Domain 2: “Information & Technology Literacy”

2-A: Evaluate Information (Cluster I: 3 Credits Only)

Outcome: Demonstrates the ability to access, locate, manage and evaluate information from multiple sources.

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General Education Domain 2: Information & Technology Literacy; 2-A - Evaluate Information
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY LITERACY	Approved Course: ICT 150
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses:
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses:

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General Education Domain 2: “Information & Technology Literacy”

2-B.1: Present Information Using Technology (Cluster I: 3 Credits Only)

Outcome: Utilizes technological tools to perform basic functions appropriate to job and life.

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General Education Domain 2: Information & Technology Literacy; 2-B.1 - Present Information Using Technology
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY LITERACY	Approved Course: ICT 150
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses:
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses:

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General Education Domain 2: “Information & Technology Literacy”

2-B.2: Apply Information (Cluster I: 3 Credits Only)

Outcome: Applies research skills and presents knowledge in multiple formats.

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General Education Domain 2: Information & Technology Literacy; 2-B.2 - Apply Information
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY LITERACY	Approved Course: ICT 150
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses:
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses:

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GE Domain 3: Critical Thinking�“Demonstrates the ability to think critically in applying quantitative and scientific concepts and methods to effectively problem-solve in a variety of contexts.”

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General Education Domain 3: “Critical Thinking”

3-A: Quantitative: (Cluster I: 3-4 Credits Only)

Outcome: Apply quantitative skills to personal, academic and career related activities.

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General Education Domain 3: Critical Thinking; 3-A - Quantitative
CRITICAL THINKING	Approved Courses: MAT 151 or PHSCI 150
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses:
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses:

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General Education Domain 3: “Critical Thinking”

3-B: Scientific: (Cluster II: 4 Credits)

Outcome: Apply scientific concepts and models to analyze complex problems in academic and real life situations.

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General Education Domain 3: Critical Thinking; 3-B - Scientific
CRITICAL THINKING	Approved Course: PHSCI 150
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses:
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses:

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General Education Domain 3: “Critical Thinking”

3-C: Problem Solving: (Cluster I: 3-4 Credits Only)

Outcome: Apply critical thinking skills to synthesize information and evaluate the credibility of sources/contexts.

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General Education Domain 3: Critical Thinking; 3-C - Problem Solving
CRITICAL THINKING	Approved Courses: MAT 151 or PHSCI 150
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses:
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses:

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GE Domain 4: Global Awareness & Cultural Competence�“Understands and appreciates the historical and cultural context regionally and globally.”

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General Education Domain 4: “Global Awareness & Cultural Competence”

4-A: Social, Economic and Political Systems: (Cluster I: 3 Credits Only)

Outcome: Identifies social, economic and political systems and issues.

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General Education Domain 4: Global Awareness & Cultural Competence; 4-A - Social, Economic and Political Systems
GLOBAL AWARENESS & CULTURAL COMPETENCE	Approved Courses: HIS 150, or HIS 170
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses:
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses:

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General Education Domain 4: “Global Awareness & Cultural Competence”

4-B: Perspectives of others, diversity. (Cluster I: 3 Credits Only)

Outcome: Recognizes and respect the perspectives of others (locally & globally) and develop an awareness of diverse attitudes, values and beliefs.

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General Education Domain 4: Global Awareness & Cultural Competence; 4-B - Perspectives of others, diversity.
GLOBAL AWARENESS & CULTURAL COMPETENCE	Approved Courses: HIS 150 or, HIS 170
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses:
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses:

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General Education Domain 4: “Global Awareness & Cultural Competence”

4-C: Samoa and the Pacific. (Cluster II: 3 Credits)

Outcome: Demonstrates an appreciation of Samoan Culture and other Pacific cultures.

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General Education Domain 4: Global Awareness & Cultural Competence; 4-C - Samoa and the Pacific.
GLOBAL AWARENESS & CULTURAL COMPETENCE	Approved Courses: HIS 162
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses:
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses:

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GE Domain 5: Personal Development and Responsibility�“Enhances personal growth and wellness leading to responsible decision making.”

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General Education Domain 5: “Personal Development and Responsibility”

5-A: Ethical Decision Making. (Cluster I: 3 Credits Only)

Outcome: Demonstrates and applies ethical decision making in real life situations.

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General Education Domain 5: Personal Development & Responsibility; 5-A - Ethical Decision Making.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESPONSIBILITY	Approved Courses: HEA 150 or PSY 150
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses:
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses:

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General Education Domain 5: “Personal Development and Responsibility”

5-B: Health Choices and Practices. (Cluster I: 3 Credits Only)

Outcome: Demonstrates the acquired knowledge to promote good/wise health choices and practices that enhance wellness.

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General Education Domain 5: Personal Development & Responsibility; 5-B - Health Choices & Practices.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESPONSIBILITY	Approved Courses: HEA 150 or PSY 150
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses:
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses:

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General Education Domain 5: “Personal Development and Responsibility”

5-C: Community and Family Participation. (Cluster I: 3 Credits Only)

Outcome: Identifies and recognizes the relevance of being responsible and participates actively in family and community.

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General Education Domain 5: Personal Development & Responsibility; 5-C - Community and Family Participation.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESPONSIBILITY	Approved Courses: HEA 150 or PSY 150
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses:
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses:

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General Education Domain 5: “Personal Development and Responsibility”

5-D: Career, Personal and Professional Growth. (Review)

Outcome: Develop career goals and plans, and apply lifelong learning skills for personal and professional growth.

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General Education Domain 5: Personal Development & Responsibility; 5-D - Career, Personal and Professional Growth.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESPONSIBILITY	Approved Courses: HEA 150, HSV 150, HSV, HSV 160
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses:
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: HEA 140, HSV 150, HSV 160

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Health Science Courses

HEA 140 Introduction to Health Occupation
HEA 150 Introduction to Health Science
HEA 151 Medical Terminology
HEA 152 First Aid and CPR
HEA 299 Health Science Practicum/Work Experience

PH 100 Community Health Education
PH 101 Dental Health
PH 102 Essential Public Health Functions and Primary Care
PH 160 Introduction to Public Health

Public Health Courses

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Program Degree Requirements

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Cluster I: General Services

HSV 150 Introduction to Human Services
HSV 160 Psychological Achievement Testing
HSV 165 Career Development and Information Services
HSV 299 Human Services Practicum

Cluster II: Counseling Services

HSV 150 Introduction to Human Services
HSV 155 Introduction to Counseling and Guidance
HSV 200 General Counseling
HSV 220 Multicultural Guidance and Counseling
HSV 299 Human Services Practicum/Work Experience

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Program Degree Requirements

Human Services

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2022-2024�Program Proposals

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AS in HEALTH SCIENCE 2022-2024

1^st SEMESTER		2^ND SEMESTER
Course Alpha & Title	Credits	Course Alpha & Title	Credits
ENG 150	3	HIS 150	3
ENG 151	3	HIS 162	3
MAT 151	3	PSY 150	3
HEA 140	3	ICT 150	3
HEA 150	3	BIO 180/180L	4
Total Credits	15	Total Credits	15

3^RD SEMESTER		4^TH SEMESTER
Course Alpha & Title	Credits	Course Alpha & Title	Credits
CHM 150/150L	4	BIO 250/250L	4
BIO 181/181L	4	BIO 255/255L	4
SPH 153	3	HEA 299	2
HEA 151	3	PH 160	3
HEA 152	1	NUT 150	3
Total Credits	15	Total Credits	16 to 12

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Course Alpha & Title	Credits	GENERAL EDUCATION	31
ASL 150, BIO 251/251L, BIO 255/255L CHM 151/151L, HEA 250, HSV 250, PHM 200	3-4 to 6-8	PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS	34-35

Total Credits	3-4 to 6-8	Total Credits	65-66

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1^st SEMESTER		2^ND SEMESTER
Course Alpha & Title	Credits	Course Alpha & Title	Credits
ENG 150	3	HIS 150 OR HIS 170	3
ENG 151	3	HIS 162	3
HSV 150	3	PSY 150	3
MAT 151	3	ICT 150	3
BIO 150/150L	4	SPH 153	3
Total Credits	16	Total Credits	15

3^RD SEMESTER		4^TH SEMESTER
Course Alpha & Title	Credits	Course Alpha & Title	Credits
BIO 180/180L	4	HIS 151 or HIS 171	3
MAT 250 MAT 260	4 to 3	ENG 251	3
PSY 250	3	PED or MSL 100	1
HSV 160, HSV 165, HSV 155	3	SAM 101A, SAM 101B, SAM 111, SAM 151, SAM 154	3-4
PHIL 150 or REL 150	3	HSV 299, HSV 200, HSV 220, HSV 250	5-6
Total Credits	17 to 16	Total Credits	15-17

GENERAL EDUCATION	31
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS	32-34 to 31-33
TOTL CREDITS	63-65 to 62-64

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1^st SEMESTER			2^ND SEMESTER
	Course Alpha & Title	Credits		Course Alpha & Title	Credits
ENG 151		3	HSV 200		3
PSY 150		3	HSV 220		3
HSV 155		3
HSV 165		3
Total Credits		12	Total Credits		6

GENERAL EDUCATION	6
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS	12
TOTL CREDITS	18