Focused on either human or animal medical care or technical research in the health industry, careers in this Area of Study lead to roles in large or small hospitals, lab facilities, veterinarian offices, and pharmaceutical companies. Know which program you want to pursue? Use the Pathway Plan available in your myLoneStar account to make sure you plan and register for the right courses to complete your goal.
Program Plan Maps for Health Sciences
Pathway Plans provided below are examples of the requirements needed to earn the specific credential selected. As a student at Lone Star College, you will use a worksheet like this in your myLoneStar account to track your progress. Your Total Plan Credits and other areas on your worksheet will populate throughout your academic career as you enroll in courses and complete credits. Current students may access their current Pathway Plan by logging into myLoneStar, and then clicking on Student > Manage Classes > Plan and Register for Courses. Please note that additional courses may be needed to meet Texas Success Initiative requirements.
View the semester by semester Pathway Plan for programs in this Area of Study.
| Program | Credential Type | Link to Pathway Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Biotechnology Lab Technician | Advanced Technical Certificate | Pathway Plan Map |
| Coding | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |
| Computed Tomography | Advanced Technical Certificate | Pathway Plan Map |
| Dental Hygiene | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Echocardiography | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Emergency Management | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Emergency Medical Services | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Health & Wellness | Associate of Arts | Pathway Plan Map |
| Health Information Tech. | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Advanced Technical Certificate | Pathway Plan Map |
| Medical Assisting | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Medical Laboratory Technology | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Medical Radiologic Tech. | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Nursing | Bachelor of Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Nursing - Block Curriculum | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Nursing - Integrated Curriculum | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Nursing Assistant - Integrated Curriculum | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Pharmacy Management | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Pharmacy Tech. | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Respiratory Care Therapist | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Surgical Tech. | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Transition to Prof Nursing for Articulating Students | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Veterinary Assistant | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |
| Veterinary Tech. | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Vocational Nursing | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |
| Vocational Nursing ADN to VN | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |