Health, Wellness & Fitness - Degree Pathways

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.

Degree & Certificate Types

Transfer Degrees

If you plan to transfer to a 4-year college or university, see Transfer Institutions listed under each program. Because transfer requirements and pre-requisites vary, check with an advisor to help you plan.

Associate of Arts (AA)
Associate of Science (AS)
Associate of Applied Science –Transfer 90+ Credits(AAS-T)

Professional Technical Degrees and Certificates

Professional-Technical programs help you launch a new career or build on your current one right after graduation from Highline College. Choose from a variety of high-demand career fields. Note: Although most professional-technical degrees are not designed to transfer to a 4-year college or university, some do. Look for “AAS-Transfer (90+ credits)” on each program page and talk to an advisor to plan your degree.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Certificates 45+ Credits
Certificates <45 Credits

4-Year Degree in a Professional Technical Area

Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS)

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Community Health & Wellness

Medical Assistant

Nursing

Respiratory Care