Health Sciences Broad Field Degree

Ridgewater College helps students build a solid foundation in health sciences. It’s a great choice for students considering a nursing career but not yet accepted into the program or for students wanting to work on generals in a smaller community college before transferring to a four-year college or university.

Prepare for options in Exercise Science, Community Health, Athletic Training, Therapeutic Recreation, or other Health Science careers.

Foundational courses (small classes with personal attention) include:

Anatomy, Biology, Physiology, and Chemistry
Psychology, Sociology and Nutrition
Communications and Statistics

* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.

60 credit degree
Online & in-person courses
Start in fall or spring

Program Delivery

Online and in-person courses in Hutchinson and Willmar
Full or part time
Fall and spring start

Program Cost*

Tuition/Fees

AS Degree – $14,314

Additional Costs

Book costs vary

Careers & Jobs

Nurse
Social Worker
Personal Trainer
Wellness Director