AAS in Health & Wellness Coaching & Promotion Pathway to Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

The following document provides guidance for students interested in starting their Associate of Applied Science in Health & Wellness Coaching & Promotion at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) and completing their Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences at Cleveland State University (CSU). 

Suggested Sequence at LCCC

Fall Semester
CourseCredits
^BIOG 221: Anatomy & Physiology I4
CMMC 151: Oral Communication3
^ENGL 161: College Composition I3
HLED 125: Intro to Health and Wellness Coaching1
HPED 173: Biomechanics of Resistance Training3
SDEV 101: Intro to the LCCC Community1
Semester Total15
Spring Semester
CourseCredits
^BIO 222: Anatomy & Physiology II4
^ENGL 162: College Composition II3
^MTHM 168: Statistics3
HPED 261: Exercise Physiology Foundations3
HLED Elective2-3
Semester Total15-16
Fall Semester
CourseCredits
HLED 181: Nutrition and Weight Management
Strategies
2
HPED 272: Exercise Physiology II3
HPED 275: Kinesiology3
PEWL 151: Stress Management1
^PSYH 151: Intro to Psychology3
SDEV 111: Success Coaching and Mentoring I3
SDEV 112: Success Coaching and Mentoring II3
Semester Total18
Spring Semester
CourseCredits
HLED 166: Mental Health First Aid1
HLED 221: Health Promotion and Behavior Change3
HLED 225: Health and Wellness
Coaching/Promotion Practicum
1
^SOCY 151G: Intro to Sociology3
^PHLY 165: Bioethics3
PEFT Elective1
PEWL Elective1
Semester Total13
Associate of Applied Science Degree Awarded61-62

Honors courses are acceptable where available.

Pre-requisites:

  • College-ready in Math and English.
  • 2 years of the same foreign language completed in high school.
  • Students who do not meet these pre-requisites may need to complete additional credits.

Once an associate degree is earned, additional courses taken at LCCC may not be eligible for financial aid. Please see Financial Aid for details.

This map represents one example of how to complete the AAS and BSHS degrees. Students should refer to the LCCC Catalog and CSU Catalog for requirements, course sequencing, and other degree information, as well as work closely with counselors/advisors at both institutions to discuss options. To further discuss the Bachelor of Science in health Sciences requirement, please contact Cleveland State’s College of Health Student Services office at COHadvising@csuohio.edu.

CSU Degree Requirements

*Courses to be taken through CSU or LCCC
CourseCredits
^HSC 203: Med. Terminology (ALHN 110 or 112 at LCCC)1
**Data & Digital Literacy3
**Global Human Perspectives3
General Electives21-22
Total28-29

Must be Taken Through CSU

First Semester
CourseCredits
^HSC 205: Social & Cultural Determinants of Health3
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
American Civic Literacy3
Semester Total15
Second Semester
CourseCredits
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
^Writing Across the Curriculum (within major)3
Upper Division Elective3
Upper Division Elective3
Upper Division Elective3
HSC 499: Exit Evaluation0
Semester Total15
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Awarded120

** Students who do not complete the OT 36 should refer to the transfer guide for LCCC options to fulfill their General Education requirements. If 60 credits are transferred into CSU, the student will only need one Writing Across the Curriculum course.


^ A grade of C or higher is required in English Composition courses, Writing Across the Curriculum, and all Health Science major requirements. Up to 18 credits of HPED/HLED courses with a C or higher will apply toward the major.


This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and Cleveland State University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, CSU reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein.


CSU requires a minimum of 120 total credit hours for graduation. At least 30 credits must be completed in-residence at CSU. At least 24 of the in-residence credits must be completed at the upper division (300/400) level. A minimum of 18 credits toward the major must be completed through CSU coursework. Students deficient in total credits or in-residence must take additional elective credits to meet the minimum requirements. Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above or may need additional electives.

 

Updated January 2026.