Health

Why Health?

"The greatest wealth is health." ~ Virgil

Health courses provide an introduction to careers in health sciences, community health and wellness, leisure and recreation, exercise science, nutrition, fitness, and dietetics, among others. Even if you are not pursuing a health-related career, our Health courses can teach you how to apply credible research and practical strategies to make informed decisions about your own health and wellness.

We invite you to explore our courses and programs.

There are many reasons to study at Heartland Community College:

  • Affordable
  • Student-focused
  • Dedicated instructors
  • Small class sizes
  • Variety of class times, topics, and formats (classroom, hybrid, and online)

Program Details

Associate in Arts

Format
On Campus, Online, Hybrid
In-District Tuition
$169/credit hour
Out-of-District Tuition
$337/credit hour
Degree
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Financial Options
Financial Aid is available.

Program Highlights

Courses taken by students who wish to pursue health careers often include the following:

HLTH 110 – Medical Terminology

  • Students learn to define and use medical terms as they relate to the body’s structure and function, medical procedures, and disease processes.

HLTH 120 – Nutrition

  • Focuses on principles of nutrition, emphasizing the functions and sources of nutrients, potential nutrition problems, nutritional planning, and factors affecting nutrition throughout the lifespan.

HLTH 225 – Clinical Kinesiology

  • Students apply biomechanical and kinesiological principles to analyze human motion.
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Degree - Associate in Arts

Within our Associate in Arts degree, there may be specific courses that are recommended for your major at your chosen transfer school. It’s important to meet with an academic advisor each semester to ensure that the correct coursework is taken, while earning your degree.

Even if your specific concentration or major is not listed on our application or program pages, academic advisors can help ensure you are taking the right coursework for your chosen major.

Learn more about the general education requirements for an Associate in Arts. 

Suggested Electives

Suggested elective courses for Health students pursuing an Associate in Arts:

  • HLTH 110 – Medical Terminology
  • HLTH 118 – Personal Health and Wellness
  • HLTH 120 – Nutrition
  • HLTH 160 – Introduction to Exercise Science
  • HLTH 221 – Sports Nutrition
  • HLTH 225 – Clinical Kinesiology
  • BIOL 181 – Anatomy and Physiology I
  • BIOL 182 – Anatomy and Physiology II

Information is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment.

Financial Considerations

Contact Financial Aid for information about scholarships or other assistance with program costs.

Career Options

Health classes provide a solid foundation of skills and knowledge for future health-related careers. Health students often pursue additional education and careers in:
  • Nursing
  • Radiography
  • Physical therapy
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Athletic training
  • Lab technology
  • Recreational therapy
  • Wellness
  • Exercise science
  • Personal training
  • Dietetics
  • Physical education

The U.S. Department of Education's gainful employment regulations require disclosure of certain program information to students and prospective students.

Please review the employment information pertaining to your degree or certificate by selecting your intended program at the Heartland Community College Career Coach.

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions visit the U.S Department of Education College Scorecard site.

Contact Us

Health Sciences Division Office

ICB 2800
1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: 309-268-8740
Fax: 309-268-7958

Health Sciences Contacts

Monica Fuller

Coordinator, Health Sciences

Monica.Fuller@heartland.edu

Susan Teoro

Program Assistant, Health Sciences

Susan.Teoro@heartland.edu

Health Sciences Leadership

Kelly Pyle

Dean, Health Sciences

Kelly.Pyle@heartland.edu

Susan Carl

Associate Dean, Health Sciences/Director of Nursing Education

Susan.Carl@heartland.edu