Radiologic Science Option, Liberal Arts A.A.
| Communications Area | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| •+*ENC1101, English I | 3 | |
| +*ENC1102, English II | 3 | |
| Humanities Area | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | See General Education Requirement | 3 |
| Philosophy/Religion | See General Education Requirement | 3 |
| Literature | See General Education Requirement | 3 |
| Mathematics Area | ||
| •+*MAC1105, College Algebra | 3 | |
| +*MAC1114, Plane Trigonometry | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Area | ||
| Physical Science | •+PHY2053, College Physics I | 3 |
| Biological Science | •+BSC2010, Biology for Science Majors I | 3 |
| Social Sciences Area | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | See General Education Requirement | 3 |
| History | See General Education Requirement | 3 |
| Government | See General Education Requirement | 3 |
| Additional Common Prerequisites | ||
| CGS1570, Microcomputer Applications | 3 | |
| BSC2010L, Biology for Science Majors I Lab | 1 | |
| •+BSC2085, Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | |
| BSC2085L, Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 | |
| +BSC2086, Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | |
| BSC2086L, Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 | |
| +PHY2053L, College Physics I Lab | 1 | |
| +PHY2054, College Physics II | 3 | |
| PHY2054L, College Physics II Lab | 1 | |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 7 | |
| TOTAL DEGREE HOURS | 60 | |
•General Education Core. Students must complete at least one identified core course
in each area of study—Communications, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and
Social Sciences—as part of the general education course requirements.
+ Prerequisites and/or corequisites required. See course descriptions.
* Minimum grade of "C" required.
Health Sciences
Health Sciences is the largest academic division at Gulf Coast State College, with over 600 students enrolled in health-related programs. The George G. Tapper Health Sciences Building is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, laboratories, and a live patient dental clinic to enhance the learning process.
Health Sciences faculty and staff want you to succeed. Instructors are licensed practitioners who are dedicated to helping you become proficient in the patient-care arena of your choosing. Reach out to the program contact in your area with questions or concerns.
Health Sciences Division Website
Registered Nursing, Nursing AA, Certified Nursing Assistant
Dr. Martha Ruder
850-913-3314
Licensed Practical Nurse
Debbie Brzuska
850-913-3317
Dental Assisting
Laurie Womble
850-747-3217
Dental Hygiene
Kim Guilford
850-747-3244
Medical Imaging Programs (Radiography, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine)
DeeAnn VanDerSchaaf
850-913-3318
Physical Therapist Assistant
Dr. Melinda Cumbaa
850-913-3312
RN-to-BSN
Dr. Randy Chitwood
850-913-3262
Respiratory Therapy
Katrina Reese
850-872-3837
Surgical Services
Libby McNaron
850-873-3551
Pharmacy Technician
Keith Owens
850-769-1551, ext. 5877
Health Sciences Faculty
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Awls | Instructor | (850) 747-3248 ext. 3248 | kawls@gulfcoast.edu |
| Jennifer Barber | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5835 | jbarber@gulfcoast.edu | |
| Michelle Barber | Instructor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5835 | mbarber@gulfcoast.edu |
| Deborah Brzuska | Associate Professor | (850) 913-3317 ext. 3317 | dbrzuska@gulfcoast.edu |
| Vicki Bynum | Instructor | (850) 873-3591 ext. 3591 | vbynum@gulfcoast.edu |
| Randall Chitwood | Professor | (850) 913-3262 ext. 3262 | rchitwood@gulfcoast.edu |
| Jennifer Collier | Associate Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5838 | jcollier@gulfcoast.edu |
| Melinda Cumbaa | Associate Professor | (850) 913-3312 ext. 3312 | mcumbaa@gulfcoast.edu |
| Suzanne Deaton | Instructor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 2819 | sdeaton@gulfcoast.edu |
| Sabrina Elliott | Assistant Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5888 | selliott7@gulfcoast.edu |
| Nancy Gibson | Assistant Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5841 | ngibson2@gulfcoast.edu |
| Glenda Hannah | Associate Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5843 | ghannah@gulfcoast.edu |
| Melissa Hobbs | Assistant Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5521 | mhobbs2@gulfcoast.edu |
| Laura Justice | Professor | (850) 872-3828 ext. 3828 | ljustice@gulfcoast.edu |
| Scot Kirkland | Assistant Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 6102 | skirkland@gulfcoast.edu |
| Jerrie Kirksey | Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5833 | jkirksey@gulfcoast.edu |
| Rebecca Leach | Assistant Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5840 | rleach@gulfcoast.edu |
| Mary McNaron | Professor | (850) 873-3551 ext. 3551 | lmcnaron@gulfcoast.edu |
| Lacy Newsom | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5846 | lnewsom@gulfcoast.edu | |
| Jessica Otto | Assistant Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5830 | jotto@gulfcoast.edu |
| Kayla Roberts | Instructor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5510 | krobert14@gulfcoast.edu |
| Martha Ruder | Professor | (850) 913-3314 ext. 3314 | mruder@gulfcoast.edu |
| Miranda Stewart | Professor | (850) 747-3244 ext. 3244 | mstewart@gulfcoast.edu |
| Carol Strasburger-Miller | Assistant Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 3360 | cmiller@gulfcoast.edu |
| Julia Thomas | (850) 872-3837 ext. 3837 | jthomas7@gulfcoast.edu | |
| Shelly Thornton | Assistant Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5834 | sthornto3@gulfcoast.edu |
| Dee Ann Van Der Schaaf | Associate Professor | (850) 913-3318 ext. 3318 | dvanderschaaf@gulfcoast.edu |
| Kelli Walsingham | Associate Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 6180 | kwalsingham@gulfcoast.edu |
| Rhonda Weatherbie-McLouth | Instructor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5802 | rweatherb@gulfcoast.edu |
| Lauriann Womble | Assistant Professor | (850) 747-3217 ext. 3217 | lwomble@gulfcoast.edu |