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AS in Science

You are interested in a career in healthcare or the sciences, but also want to build a Biblical foundation.

Lincoln Christian University offers the AS in Science to prepare Christians with an interest in careers in a medical or science related fields.  The program provides students with a strong foundation in the biological sciences, while at the same time nurturing their Christian growth and spiritual development. Students with an AS in Science can transfer to a 4-year university to earn a bachelor’s in science or train for a career in an allied health profession.  A myriad of career paths exist within the allied health field, such as physical and occupational therapy, medical technicians, pharmacy assistants, and imaging specialists, just to name a few. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment in these occupations to grow 18% by 2026, adding about 2.4 million new jobs. , https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm.

Students are strongly encouraged to look closely at the requirements of their target transfer school and pay attention to these requirements when selecting courses.

Please contact Dr. Sharon Bloch srbloch@lincolnchristian.edu for more information.

Program Objectives

Upon graduation, students will:

1. Demonstrate the core knowledge base in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, microbiology, and nutrition needed to provide a foundation for additional education.

2. Demonstrate problem solving skills and the ability to apply knowledge to new situations to seek solutions.

3. Demonstrate the ability to serve in the community and church.

Course List

Some of the classes you'll take while pursuing your...
BI 270
Interpreting the Christian Scriptures
A study of the resources, principles, and methods of interpreting Scripture.
ID 101
An Introduction to Worldviews
This course introduces the concept of worldview as a tool to understand, compare, and evaluate a variety of philosophical and religious perspectives (e.g., Deism, Secular Humanism, Marxism, Nihilism, Existentialism, Postmodernism, etc.). Attention is given to the nature and implications of a Christian worldview in the context of our contemporary pluralistic culture.
BI 111
Introduction to the Bible
An historical and literary survey of the Protestant Scriptures, the Old and New Testaments.
TH 160
Basic Christian Beliefs
An introduction to the key Biblical beliefs that define the historic Christian faith (e.g. God, Christ, Holy Spirit, humanity, sin, salvation, etc.) with attention given to the credibility of such beliefs.
ID 201
Ancient Civilizations
This course surveys and integrates key ideas and developments in history, philosophy, literature, theology, politics, visual art, and architecture in the Ancient Near East, Hellenic Greece, Hellenistic Greece, and Rome. A significant focus of the class is critical thinking and critical writing. Prerequisite: ID 101. IAI Code HF 900.
LA 101
Writing Studies 1
This is the first course in a two-semester sequence of composition. Students will be introduced to a rhetorical approach to academic writing as a collaborative process of drafting, revising, and editing thesis-driven essays. Emphasis will be placed on critical reading and analysis, and course topics will include elements of style and standard composition. Successful completion of this course requires a grade of C or better.
LA 102
Writing Studies 2
This is the second course in a two-semester sequence designed to enhance the critical skills of argumentation and academic writing introduced in LA 101 Writing Skills 1, developing greater depth and sophistication in both style and subject matter. The course will reinforce student experience with the conventions of standard English, documentation and research. Prerequisite: successful completion of LA 101 with a grade of C or better.
LA 113
Introduction to Speech
A study and practice of basic principles involved in discovering, arranging, delivering, and evaluating ideas in speech situations. IAI Code C2 900.
SS 164
Introduction to Sociology
A study of basic sociological concepts and social processes. IAI Code S7 900.
SS 171
Principles of Psychology
An introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the most important principles of behavior and mental life. IAI Code S6 900.
MA 197
Math for Life
A course focusing on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems, rather than on routine skills and appreciation. Topics to be studied will be chosen from management science, statistics, coding, social choice and decision- making, geometrical ideas, modeling, graph theory, loci/set theory, finance, and problem-solving strategies.
MA 295
Statistics
An examination of descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequency distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, t-tests, nonparametric procedures, ANOVA, correlation, regression, and sampling, with an emphasis on reasoning, problem solving, and utilizing statistics within a team-based research project.
SC 112
Nutrition and Wellness
This course is an introduction to nutrition. Topics will include the biological basis for nutrition, lifespan development, and both diet and food safety. Different cultures’ approach to basic nutrition will be discussed.
SC 157
Chemistry and Society (Lecture Only)
A survey of major concepts in inorganic and organic chemistry with emphasis on how these concepts apply to daily life. Topics include electrochemistry, thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry, and other subjects of interest. The development of scientific ideas and current issues in chemistry will also be discussed.
SC 158
Chemistry and Society Lab
A laboratory course in which students will perform hands-on experiments demonstrating basic chemical principles. Co-requisite: SC 157 or permission of instructor.
SC 251
Microbiology (Lecture Only)
A course focusing on the classification, structure, cultivation, and ecology of microorganisms. Attention will also be given to the relationship between microbial growth and human disease.
SC 252
Microbiology Lab
A hands-on course in which students will learn basic microbiology skills including preparing stained smears, culturing microorganisms, and performing tests to identify bacteria. Co-requisite: SC 251 or permission of instructor. IAI Code L1 903L.
SC 255
Anatomy and Physiology I
The first of a two-semester course emphasizing anatomic and physiological terminology, the relationship between form and function, and the basic principles of chemistry, cells, and tissue. Four of the body’s eleven systems are presented with laboratory investigations focusing on bones, muscle structure, and the microscopic structure of tissues.
SC 256
Anatomy and Physiology II
In this continuation of SC 255, the remaining seven of the body’s eleven systems are examined, as well as cellular metabolism and fluid and electrolytes. The computer program A.D.A.M. (Animated Dissection of Anatomic Material) will be used extensively, as will other visual aids, preserved materials, and electronic media. Prerequisite: SC 255.
PS 349
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
An investigation of the growth and development of persons, examining the developmental theories of Erickson, Piaget, Kohlberg, Maslow, and others from a Christian perspective. Same as SS 349. Prerequisite: SS 171. IAI Code S6 902.
SS 261
Principles of Economics
An examination of supply and demand, the market structure, inflation, unemployment, economic growth and GDP, and international trade, as well as current economic issues.
SS 263
Citizens and Government
An introduction to public policy and individual citizen’s roles and responsibilities, with a particular focus on the U.S. government within the context of a pluralistic society. The course actively stimulates students to ponder the socially responsible choices that educated citizens who participate in shared governance make. (Fulfills state requirements for teacher education students regarding the study of Government, the Constitution of the United States, and the state of Illinois.) IAI Code S5900.

Student Testimonials

Hear from students who’ve earned an AS in Pre-Nursing:
  • “Not only was I able to get the science education that I wanted and needed, but I was able to grow in my faith while serving and living with fellow believers.”
    — Jenna Greenlee
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