The Allied Health General Option is designed as a gateway into allied health professions and to prepare students for success in Allied Health degree and certificate programs at Sierra and other institutions. This may include training programs for professions such as Dental Hygiene, LVN, Medical Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Care, Radiology Technician, Sonography and others. Some variation in degree/certificate requirements may exist for particular Allied Health programs, therefore, it is essential that students refer to the catalog of their intended transfer institution and contact a counselor to ensure that all required coursework is completed. For the degree, students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

✔ Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements;

✔ California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE) pattern;

✔ or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Demonstrate an understanding of the functions of the organ systems of the human body.

✔ Use the Scientific Method to investigate biological questions and critically evaluate and effectively communicate scientific data.

✔ Understand and apply foundational knowledge for a future allied health career or program of study.