The Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute is a tuition-free early college high school for students interested in a health sciences career.
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, in partnership with Cabarrus County School System and Atrium Health, launched the Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute (CHSI), an early college high school, in August 2022.
All students who attend CHSI will enroll in college courses while in high school and will graduate from high school with coursework toward a college degree. Tuition for students who are enrolled in CHSI is subsidized by the state through the cooperative innovative high school program, making the early college tuition free for all students.
Based on their program of interest, students may also earn a Cabarrus College diploma or degree, making them fully prepared for entry into the Atrium Health workforce.
Educational Pathways and Curriculum Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree will be awarded to students who successfully complete 124 credit hours in the major and general education coursework.
| Semester I | Credit Hours | |
| BIO 101** | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| CCS 105* | Cabarrus College Success | 1 |
| Total: | 2 |
| Semester II | Credit Hours | |
| BIO 101** | General Biology I | 4 |
| HEA 110* | Health and Wellness | 3 |
| Total: | 7 |
| Semester III | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 101* | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 171* | Pre-Calculus Algebra | 3 |
| CHM 101** | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| PSY 101* | General Psychology | 3 |
| NTR 210* | Nutrition Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Total: | 16 |
| Semester IV | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 210* | World Literature | 3 |
| BIO 210** | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| SOC 101* | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| BIO 102** | General Biology II | 4 |
| Total: | 14 |
| Semester V | Credit Hours | |
| English 102* | English Composition II | 3 |
| BIO 220** | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| CHM 102** | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| PSY 210* | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Total: | 14 |
| Semester VI | Credit Hours | |
| BIO 190** | Microbiology | 4 |
| PSY 150* | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| PHI 300* | Biomedical Ethics | 3 |
| MAT 172* | Pre-Calculus Trigonometry | 3 |
| Total: | 14 |
| Semester VII | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 302* | Professional Research and Reporting | 3 |
| CHM 201** | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHW 220* | Epidemiology and Dynamics of Disease | 3 |
| BIO 300** | Fundamentals of Biochemistry | 3 |
| Elective** | Major Elective | 3 |
| Total: | 16 |
| Semester VIII | Credit Hours | |
| BIO 330** | Cell Biology | 4 |
| HSL 300* | Introduction to Health Services Organizations | 3 |
| BIO 315** | Seminar Series in Molecular and Biomedical Techniques | 2 |
| CHM 202** | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| Total: | 13 |
| Semester IX | Credit Hours | |
| MAT 201* | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| BIO 340** | Human Genetics | 3 |
| PHY 201** | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| IHS 200* | Introduction to Health Professions | 3 |
| COM 301* | Communications, Culture, and Community | 3 |
| Total: | 16 |
| Semester X | Credit Hours | |
| IHS 405** | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHY 202** | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
| Elective** | Major Elective | 3 |
| Elective** | Major Elective | 3 |
| Total: | 16 | |
| Total Degree Credits: | 124 |
* General Education Course
** Major Course
The two-year Life Sciences track consists of 66 credit hours of science and general education coursework.
|
Semester I |
Credit Hours |
|
|
BIO 100** |
Medical Terminology |
1 |
|
CCS 105* |
Cabarrus College Success |
1 |
|
Total: |
2 |
|
Semester II |
Credit Hours |
|
|
BIO 101** |
General Biology I |
4 |
|
HEA 110* (Major elective) |
Health and Wellness |
3 |
|
Total: |
7 |
|
Semester III |
Credit Hours |
|
|
ENG 101* |
English Composition I |
3 |
|
MAT 171* |
Pre-Calculus Algebra |
3 |
|
CHM 101** |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
|
PSY 101* |
General Psychology |
3 |
|
NTR 210* (Major elective) |
Nutrition Across the Lifespan |
3 |
|
Total: |
16 |
|
Semester IV |
Credit Hours |
|
|
ENG 210* |
World Literature |
3 |
|
BIO 210** |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
|
SOC 101* |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
|
BIO 102** (Major elective) |
General Biology II |
4 |
|
Total: |
14 |
|
Semester V |
Credit Hours |
|
|
ENG 102* |
English Composition II |
3 |
|
BIO 220** |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
|
CHM 102** (Major elective) |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
|
Elective* |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
|
Total: |
14 |
|
Semester VI |
Credit Hours |
|
|
BIO 190** |
Microbiology |
4 |
|
MAT 201* |
Introductory Statistics |
3 |
|
Elective* |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
|
Total: |
10 |
|
|
Total Degree Credits: |
63 |
* General Education Course
** Major Course
The diploma with a major in medical assistant will be awarded to students who successfully complete 56 total credits in the major and general education coursework.
|
Semester I |
Credit Hours |
|
|
BIO 100** |
Medical Terminology |
1 |
|
CCS 105* |
Cabarrus College Success |
1 |
|
Total: |
2 |
|
Semester II |
Credit Hours |
|
|
BIO 101** |
General Biology I |
4 |
|
HEA 110* |
Health and Wellness |
3 |
|
Total: |
7 |
| Semester III | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 101* | English Composition I | 3 |
| MED105** | Medical Assisting I | 7 |
| MED 112** | Electronic Health Records | 1 |
| MED 115** | Pathophysiology for Medical Assistants | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
| Semester IV | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 210* | World Literature | 3 |
| MED 121** | Advanced Clerical Procedures | 4 |
| MED 125** | Advanced Clinical Procedures | 8 |
| MED 130** | Pharmacology for Medical Assistants | 2 |
| Total: | 17 |
| Semester V | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 102* | English Composition II | 3 |
| PSY 101* | General Psychology | 3 |
| CHM 101* | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| Total: | 10 |
| Semester VI | Credit Hours | |
| MED 140** | Medical Assistant Practicum | 4 |
| MED 145** | Certification Examination Preparation | 2 |
| Total: | 6 | |
| Total Diploma Hours: | 56 |
* General Education Course
** Major Course
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree will be awarded to students who successfully complete 124 credit hours in the major and general education coursework.
| Semester I | Credit Hours | |
| BIO 100* | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| CCS 105* | Cabarrus College Success | 1 |
| Total: | 2 |
| Semester II | Credit Hours | |
| BIO 101* | General Biology I | 4 |
| HEA 110* | Health and Wellness | 3 |
| Total: | 7 |
| Semester III | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 101* | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 171* | Pre-Calculus Algebra | 3 |
| CHM 101* | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| PSY 101* | General Psychology | 3 |
| NTR 210* | Nutrition Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Total: | 16 |
| Semester IV | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 210* | World Literature | 3 |
| MAT 201* | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| BIO 210* | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| IHS 350* | Mindfulness for Self-Care | 3 |
| SOC 101* | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total: | 16 |
| Semester V | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 102* | English Composition II | 3 |
| BIO 220* | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| PSY 150* | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| SPA 201* | Introduction to Hispanic Culture and Language | 3 |
| Total: | 16 |
| Semester VI | Credit Hours | |
| BIO 190* | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHM 330* | Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice | 3 |
| COM 301* | Communications, Culture, & Community | 3 |
| Total: | 10 | |
| Semester VII | Credit Hours | |
| NSG 304** | Foundations of Nursing | 7 |
| NSG 315** | Pathophysiology & Pharmacology for Nursing I | 3 |
| NSG 320** | Health Assessment of Diverse Patients & Populations | 3 |
| NSG 320L** | Physical Assessments Skills | 1 |
| NSG 330** | Introductory Concepts for the Professional Nurse Role | 2 |
| Total: | 16 |
| Semester VIII | Credit Hours | |
| NSG 350** | Nursing Care for Adult Medical-Surgical Clients | 7 |
| NSG 350L** | Advanced Nursing Skills Lab | 1 |
| NSG 360** | Pathophysiology & Pharmacology for Nursing II | 3 |
| NSG 370** | Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| Total: | 14 |
| Semester IX | Credit Hours | |
| NSG 380** | Population Focused Community Nursing | 4 |
| NSG 400** | Nursing Care of Older Adults | 2 |
| NSG 415** | Nursing Care of Women and Childbearing Families | 4 |
| NSG 420** | Nursing Care of Childbearing Families | 4 |
| Total: | 14 |
| Semester X | Credit Hours | |
| NSG 430** | Care of Patients & Their Families Experiencing Emotion or Mental Health Disruptions | 4 |
| NSG 440** | Evidence Based Practice and Research in Nursing | 3 |
| NSG 450** | Managing Complex Nursing Care in Diverse Populations | 6 |
| NSG 460** | Nursing Leadership and Transition into Practice | 3 |
| Total: | 16 | |
| Total Degree Credits | 124 |
* General Education Course
** Major Course
The Associate of Science degree with a major in occupational therapy assistant will be awarded to students who successfully complete 94 total credit hours in the major and general education coursework.
|
Semester I |
Credit Hours |
|
|
BIO 100* |
Medical Terminology |
1 |
|
CCS 105* |
Cabarrus College Success |
1 |
|
Total: |
2 |
|
Semester II |
Credit Hours |
|
|
BIO 101* |
General Biology I |
4 |
|
HEA 110* |
Health and Wellness |
3 |
|
Total: |
7 |
| Semester III | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 101* | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT Elective* | Introductory Statistics, Pre-Calculus Algebra, or Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| CHM 101* | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| PSY 101* | General Psychology | 3 |
| OTA 110** | Introduction to Occupational Therapy | 2 |
| Total: | 15 |
| Semester IV | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 201* | World Literature | 3 |
| BIO 210* | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| PSY 150* | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| SOC 101* | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total: | 14 |
| Semester V | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 102* | English Composition II | 3 |
| BIO 220* | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| OTA 105** | Cabarrus College OTA Experience | 1 |
| OTA 115** | Level I Fieldwork #1 | 1 |
| OTA 120** | Activity Analysis | 3 |
| OTA 125** | Documentation and Reimbursement | 2 |
| Total: | 14 |
| Semester VI | Credit Hours | |
| PSY 210* | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| OTA 130** | Fundamentals of Occupations | 3 |
| OTA 140** | Adult Physical Conditions | 3 |
| OTA 145** | Level I Fieldwork #2 | 1 |
| Total: | 10 | |
| Semester VII | Credit Hours | |
| OTA 150** | Pediatrics in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OTA 160** | Kinesiology | 3 |
| OTA 215** | Level I Fieldwork #3 | 1 |
| Total: | 7 | |
| Semester VIII | Credit Hours | |
| OTA 200** | Pediatric Intervention | 3 |
| OTA 210** | Mental Health Concepts & Techniques | 2 |
| OTA 220** | Adult Intervention | 3 |
| OTA 230** | Activity Analysis II | 2 |
| Total: | 10 |
| Semester IX | Credit Hours | |
| OTA 240** | Level II Fieldwork #1 | 6 |
| OTA 260** | Level II Fieldwork #2 | 6 |
| Total: | 12 | |
| Total Degree Hours: | 91 |
* General Education Course
** Major Course
The Associate of Science degree with a major in surgical technology will be awarded to students who successfully complete 83 total credit hours in the major and general education coursework.
|
Semester I |
Credit Hours |
|
|
BIO 100* |
Medical Terminology |
1 |
|
CCS 105* |
Cabarrus College Success |
1 |
|
Total: |
2 |
|
Semester II |
Credit Hours |
|
|
BIO 101* |
General Biology I |
4 |
|
HEA 110* |
Health and Wellness |
3 |
|
Total: |
7 |
| Semester III | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 101* | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT Elective* | Pre-Calculus Algebra or Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| CHM 101* | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| PSY 101* | General Psychology | 3 |
| Total: | 13 |
| Semester IV | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 210* | World Literature | 3 |
| BIO 210* | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| SOC 101* | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| COM 201* | Communication in Business and Personal Life | 3 |
| Total: | 14 |
| Semester V | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 102* | English Composition II | 3 |
| BIO 220* | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| SRG 111** | Introduction to Surgery | 4 |
| SRG 115 | Fundamentals Perioperative Techniques | 7 |
| Total: | 18 |
| Semester VI | Credit Hours | |
| BIO 190* | Microbiology | 4 |
| SRG 121** | Surgical Procedures I | 4 |
| SRG 125** | Surgical Clinical I | 6 |
| Total: | 14 | |
| Semester VII | Credit Hours | |
| SRG 131** | Surgical Procedures II | 3 |
| SRG 135** | Surgical Clinical II | 3 |
| Total: | 6 |
| Semester VIII | Credit Hours | |
| SRG 215** | Advanced Clinical Practice | 3 |
| SRG 221** | Surgical Capstone | 2 |
| Total: | 5 | |
| Semester IX | Credit Hours | |
| SRG 225** | Surgical Practicum | 4 |
| SRG 231** | Professional Preparation | 1 |
| Total: | 5 | |
| Total Degree Hours: | 83 |
* General Education Course
** Major Course