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B.S. in Maternal Healthcare
Building the Foundation: A Comprehensive 4-Year Degree Plan for a B.S. in Maternal Healthcare
Introduction
The growing need for specialized maternal healthcare professionals.
Overview of the B.S. in Maternal Healthcare curriculum (42 courses total).
Why this multidisciplinary approach (Science, Law, Surgery, and Practice) prepares you for success.
The 8-Semester Degree Plan (Course ID: AS)
Semester 1: Building the Scientific Foundation
AS 1306/1106: Biology for Science Majors I & Lab (Foundational cell and molecular biology).
AS 1301: First Year Writing I (Academic composition).
AS 1377: US History to 1877 (Core social science requirements).
AS 1311/1111: Chemistry I & Lab (Principles of chemistry).
AS 1301: Introduction to Maternal Health (Orientation to the field).
Semester 2: Expanding Biological and Analytical Skills
AS 1307/1107: Biology for Science Majors II & Lab (Evolutionary and organismal biology).
AS 1302: First Year Writing II (Advanced research writing).
AS 1312/1112: Chemistry II & Lab (Chemical reactions and equilibrium).
AS 1342: Elementary Statistics (Data analysis for healthcare).
AS 1102: Maternal Physiology I (Introduction to reproductive anatomy).
Semester 3: The Chemical and Physical Sciences
AS 2323/2123: Organic Chemistry I & Lab (Structure and properties of organic compounds).
AS 1303/1101: General Physics I & Lab (Mechanics and thermodynamics).
AS 2301: Developmental Psychology (Human growth across the lifespan).
AS 2302: Maternal Nutrition (Biochemical needs during pregnancy).
AS 2105: Clinical Observation Lab I (Shadowing opportunities).
Semester 4: Advanced Chemistry and Public Health
AS 2325/2125: Organic Chemistry II & Lab (Mechanisms and reactions).
AS 1302/1102: General Physics II & Lab (Electricity, magnetism, and optics).
AS 2310: Maternal/Infant Health Policy (Introduction to public health legislation).
AS 2311: Ethics in Reproductive Health (Moral frameworks in care).
AS 2200: Medical Terminology for Maternal Care.
Semester 5: The Biochemical and Legal Nexus
AS 3304: Biochemistry (Metabolic processes in reproduction).
AS 3310: Maternal Healthcare Law (Regulatory standards and liability).
AS 3301: Obstetrical Complications (Pathophysiology of high-risk pregnancy).
AS 3302: Neonatal Foundations (Care of the newborn).
AS 3101: Internship I: Clinical Outpatient Experience.
Semester 6: Surgical and Specialized Care
AS 3320: Surgical Principles in Maternal Care (Standard operating procedures and sterile technique).
AS 3305: Labor and Delivery Management (Evidence-based labor support).
AS 3315: Pharmacology for Maternal Health (Drug interactions in pregnancy).
AS 3339: Advanced Biostatistics (Data research in clinical settings).
AS 3306: Women’s Health Systems (Global and community perspectives).
Semester 7: Clinical Readiness
AS 4301: Advanced Case Studies (Complex patient analysis).
AS 4302: Maternal Mental Health (Postpartum and prenatal psychological care).
AS 4303: Reproductive Endocrinology (Hormonal health).
AS 4304: Health Informatics (Technology in clinical maternal records).
AS 4202: Internship II: Surgical/Hospital Rotation.
Semester 8: Advanced Practice and Integration
AS 4310: Midwifery and Obstetric Leadership (Professional management).
AS 4311: Senior Capstone: Maternal Health Research Project.
AS 4312: Emergency Care in Maternal Health (Crisis intervention).
AS 4313: Cultural Competency in Healthcare.
AS 4314: Trends in Reproductive Technology.
Conclusion
Recap of the journey from foundational science to clinical practice.
Preparation for board exams or graduate school.
Encouragement for future maternal health leaders.
Call to Action
Contact our academic advisor today to finalize your degree path.