Make a Difference in People’s Lives. Advocate for Healthy Choices. Start Your Career in Health Sciences Studies.
Health care workers make meaningful improvements for individuals, families, and entire communities. Those who choose to major in health sciences will experience one of life’s most rewarding, satisfying, and impactful career paths.
The health sciences degree pathway at Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) was built to guide you toward a fulfilling career in an industry with a very strong employment outlook. Whether you prefer dental hygiene, radiography, or exercise science—just a few of the many degree pathway options available—choosing health sciences studies will prepare you to be the best health care professional you can be.
Our health sciences degree pathway is your key to a nearly limitless list of careers, from becoming a surgical assistant to applying to nursing schools and pursuing higher education.
We’ll help you create an academic plan that works—whether you’re getting your career started for the first time, already have college credit to apply to a new program, have an associate degree and are ready for a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences studies program, or want to prepare for graduate-level education.
MEET YOUR HEALTH SCIENCES PATHWAY NAVIGATOR
Choosing health sciences studies can put you on a clear path to meeting your career goals. At GCSC, you receive one-on-one
advising from faculty advisors and Pathway Navigators at every step of your education—complete with an academic plan that will move you through your desired program quickly and efficiently. We’ll help you pick the right degree pathway to match your interests and support you as you explore your options and pursue your chosen field.
Our dedicated Pathway Navigators are here to help you find the right health sciences studies program. With extensive knowledge of all things related to health sciences—from the best path to highly regarded nursing schools to what it takes to become a dental hygienist—they’ll guide you through all your career possibilities. If you decide to explore a different degree pathway, then our Pathway Navigators will help you weigh new options.
Your Health Sciences Pathway Navigators are:
Rosemarie Wadman
Rosemarie advises all Nursing programs
Location: SUE Room 208
Current and Returning Students:
**If there are no appointments available, please stop by the Navigation Center Student Union East Room 221.
Ali Payne
Aliadvises Dental programs, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography, Respiratory Care, Sonography, Surgical Services, and Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Science.
Location: SUE Room 207
Current and Returning Students:
**If there are no appointments available, please stop by the Navigation Center Student Union East Room 221.
How our Health Sciences Pathway Works for You
Explore your options for health sciences studies.
No matter what health profession piques your interest, Gulf Coast State College has a degree pathway to help you build the skills you’ll need—from problem-solving and organization to patient care and technical skills.
Discover GCSC’s diverse offering of courses and programs in health sciences, ranging from nutrition studies and nursing to physical therapy and sonography. Your Pathway Navigator and career coach will help you explore your interests, strengths, and professional aspirations to help you find the right match.
Choose your major in health sciences.
At Gulf Coast State College, the health sciences studies degree pathway will guide you to an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or workforce certificate. For example, you can earn a career certificate in dental assisting or earn an associate degree that will allow you to apply to nursing schools to complete your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. No matter your career goals, our degree pathway programs are designed to help students who choose to major in health sciences prepare for lifelong careers that matter.
Stay on track.
As you move through the health sciences degree pathway, we’ll make sure you work with a team that’s dedicated to your success, including a Pathway Navigator, student advisor, and/or career coach. From tutoring labs to student employment, financial aid, academic support, and beyond, GCSC has on-campus resources to help.
Hit your goals.
Completing your degree pathway is only the start of your success. You’ll have the foundation you need to enter the workforce, apply to nursing schools or transfer to other institutions, and continue your education. GCSC students who major in health sciences often go on to study at well-known institutions and nursing schools. They become respected and effective therapists, nutritionists, nurses, and so much more, making a difference in the lives of the people around them every day. View our alumni profiles to learn more.