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If you would enjoy helping people achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle, you may be interested in the health and wellness field.

Healthcare professionals may work in hospitals, clinics or other medical facilities. Wellness professionals may work in schools, community centers, fitness facilities, or other health/wellness settings.

Programs

Complete a one year or shorter Professional-Technical Certificate (C) or a two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and start work immediately. If you’re looking to start here, you can stay here and earn Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in integrated design at Highline. If prefer you may earn a two-year Associate of Arts Direct Transfer (AA-DTA) and continue your education at a four-year university.

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BAS AAS DTA/MRP C

Abbreviation Description Program Type

BAS Bachelor of Applied Science: Bachelor of Applied Science students take two more years of upper-level coursework at the Highline College. Degree

AAS Associate of Applied Science: Associate of Applied Science degrees are generally designed to provide direct workforce skills and are not designed for transfer. Degree

AAS-T Associate of Applied Science Transfer: Associate of Applied Science-Transfer degrees are professional-technical degrees a core of general education courses commonly accepted for transfer. These are specifically associated with one single 4-year college or university for transfer. Degree

AS-T Associate in Science (AS) Transfer: Associate in Science-Transfer (AS-T) degree is intended to prepare you for transfer in science, mathematics and other pre-professional fields. Degree

DTA/MRP Direct Transfer/Major Related Program: Major Related Programs (MRP) help students prepare to transfer into high demand bachelor’s degree programs that require specific courses in the first two years. Each MRP is based on one of the statewide transfer agreements. Degree

AA-DTA

Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer: The Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree is designed to transfer to most Bachelor of Arts degrees at all four-year colleges and universities in Washington state. Degree

C Certificate - One year or less: Certificates are awarded after completing a shorter program (90 credits or less) that concentrates on a specific expertise rather than an entire course of study. Certificates are not transferrable. Certificate

Abbreviation	Description	Program Type
BAS	Bachelor of Applied Science: Bachelor of Applied Science students take two more years of upper-level coursework at the Highline College.	Degree
AAS	Associate of Applied Science: Associate of Applied Science degrees are generally designed to provide direct workforce skills and are not designed for transfer.	Degree
AAS-T	Associate of Applied Science Transfer: Associate of Applied Science-Transfer degrees are professional-technical degrees a core of general education courses commonly accepted for transfer. These are specifically associated with one single 4-year college or university for transfer.	Degree
AS-T	Associate in Science (AS) Transfer: Associate in Science-Transfer (AS-T) degree is intended to prepare you for transfer in science, mathematics and other pre-professional fields.	Degree
DTA/MRP	Direct Transfer/Major Related Program: Major Related Programs (MRP) help students prepare to transfer into high demand bachelor’s degree programs that require specific courses in the first two years. Each MRP is based on one of the statewide transfer agreements.	Degree
AA-DTA	Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer: The Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree is designed to transfer to most Bachelor of Arts degrees at all four-year colleges and universities in Washington state.	Degree
C	Certificate - One year or less: Certificates are awarded after completing a shorter program (90 credits or less) that concentrates on a specific expertise rather than an entire course of study. Certificates are not transferrable.	Certificate

Community Health & Wellness

AAS

Medical Assistant

AAS C

Nursing

AAS DTA/MRP C

Respiratory Care

BAS

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Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Care

“Highline not only made my dream come true but also taught me valuable skills and lessons that will be helpful for my career,” Nguyen said. “…I have seen how Highline takes care of students who have struggles and treats them with respect. As one of those students, I truly appreciate the help and I would love to carry on that mission in my workplace where I can help those in need.”

Tai Nguyen

Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Care

“Before the pandemic, I just felt like respiratory care would be the right career path for me,” she said. “During the pandemic, it confirmed that for me. Being able to be at the front line to fight the pandemic and help others has given me a purpose and motivation to challenge and appreciate my life every day.”

Mai Xee Lor

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Community Health & Wellness

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Respiratory Care

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Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Care

Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Care

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