Roadmap
Year One
Semester-1
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| STA 2023 | Statistics | 3 | |
| BSC 2085 | Human Anat/Phy I | 3 | |
| BSC 2085L | Human Anat/Phy I Lab | 1 | |
| General Education: Behavioral Science | 3 | ||
| General Education: Government | 3 | ||
| Total | 16 | ||
Semester-2
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| BSC 2086 | Human Anat/Phy II | 3 | |
| BSC 2086L | Human Anat/Phy II Lab | 1 | |
| General Education: Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||
| DEP 2004 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | |
| General Education: Mathematics | 3 | ||
| Total | 16 | ||
Year Two
Semester-1
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education: Literature | 3 | ||
| MCB 2004 | Microbiology | 3 | |
| MCB 2004L | Microbiology Laboratory | 1 | |
| ELECTIVE | 6 | ||
| Total | 13 | ||
Semester-2
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education: Philosophy/Religion | |||
| CHM 1032 | Gen/Organic/Biochemistry | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| General Education: History | 3 | ||
| HUN 1201 | Nutrition Principles | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
Part-Time Roadmap
Year One
Semester-1
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| STA 2023 | Statistics | 3 | |
| Total | 6 | ||
Semester-2
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| Total | 6 | ||
Semester-Summer
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education: History | 3 | ||
| General Education: Visual and Performing Arts | |||
| Total | 6 | ||
Year Two
Semester-1
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSC 2085 | Human Anat/Phy I | 3 | |
| BSC 2085L | Human Anat/Phy I Lab | 1 | |
| General Education: Literature | 3 | ||
| Total | 7 | ||
Semester-2
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSC 2086 | Human Anat/Phy II | 3 | |
| BSC 2086L | Human Anat/Phy II Lab | 1 | |
| HUN 1201 | Nutrition Principles | 3 | |
| Total | 7 | ||
Semester-Summer
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| General Education: Government | 3 | ||
| Total | 6 | ||
Year Three
Semester-1
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education: Mathematics | 3 | ||
| MCB 2004 | Microbiology | 3 | |
| MCB 2004L | Microbiology Laboratory | 1 | |
| Total | 7 | ||
Semester-2
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education: Philosophy/Religion | |||
| DEP 2004 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | |
| Total | 6 | ||
Semester-Summer
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYG 2000 | Principles of Sociology | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| Total | 6 | ||
Year Four
Semester-1
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM 1032 | Gen/Organic/Biochemistry | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| Total | 6 | ||
Nursing Option, Liberal Arts A.A.
| Communications Area | CH | |
|---|---|---|
| •+*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 | ||
| •+*STA2023, Statistics | 3 | |
| See General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Area | ||
| Physical Science | CHM1032, Gen, Organic, Biochemistry or higher | 3 |
| Biological Science | •+BSC2085, Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| Social Sciences Area | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | •PSY2012, Psychology or •SYG2000, Sociology | 3 |
| History | See General Education Requirement | 3 |
| Government | See General Education Requirement | 3 |
| Additional Common Prerequisites | ||
| BSC2085L, Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 | |
| +BSC2086, Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | |
| BSC2086L, Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 | |
| HUN1201, Nutrition | 3 | |
| +MCB2004, Microbiology | 3 | |
| MCB2004L, Microbiology Lab | 1 | |
| DEP2004, Developmental Psychology | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 9 | |
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS |
60 |
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Most Florida BSN programs require a foreign language prior to entry.
• 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.
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Health Sciences and Nursing
The Health Sciences and Nursing Divisions at Gulf Coast State College, have 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.
All Instructors are licensed and/or certified practitioners who are dedicated to helping you succeed in your chosen career field. Reach out to the program contact in your area with questions or concerns.
Health Sciences and Nursing Divisions Website
Health Sciences and Nursing Faculty
Health Sciences
Dental Assisting
Laurie Womble
850-747-3217
Dental Hygiene
Miranda Stewart
850-747-3244
Physical Therapist Assistant
Dr. Melinda Cumbaa
850-913-3312
Radiography
Lacy Newson
850-913-3318
Respiratory Care
Jennifer Barber
850-872-3837
Sonography
Janice Skipper
850-769-1551 ext. 3390
Surgical Services
Shannon Smith
850-873-3551
Division Chair
Laura Justice, CDA, RDH, MSED
850-872-3828
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Nursing Assistant
Debbie Brzuska
850-913-3317
Registered Nursing and AA
Dr. Martha Ruder
850-913-3314
RN-to-BSN
Dr. Randy Chitwood
850-913-3262
Division Chair
Dr. Keri Matheus
850-772-6695
Health Sciences Faculty
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Awls | Assistant Professor | (850) 747-3248 ext. 3248 | kawls@gulfcoast.edu |
| Jennifer Barber | Assistant Professor | (850) 872-3837 ext. 3837 | jbarber@gulfcoast.edu |
| Deborah Brzuska | 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 |
| Melinda Cumbaa | Professor | (850) 913-3312 ext. 3312 | mcumbaa@gulfcoast.edu |
| Sabrina Elliott | Associate Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5888 | selliott7@gulfcoast.edu |
| Nancy Gibson | Associate Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5841 | ngibson2@gulfcoast.edu |
| Melissa Hobbs | Associate Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5521 | mhobbs2@gulfcoast.edu |
| Laura Justice | Professor | (850) 872-3828 ext. 3828 | ljustice@gulfcoast.edu |
| Christine Katzberger | Assistant Professor | ext. | ckatzberg@gulfcoast.edu |
| Rebecca Kelly | Assistant Professor | (850) 769--1551 ext. -1551 | rkelly@gulfcoast.edu |
| Denise Kenny | Assistant Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 3238 | dkenny1@gulfcoast.edu |
| Jerrie Kirksey | Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5833 | jkirksey@gulfcoast.edu |
| Ada Kutina | Assistant Professor | ext. | akutina@gulfcoast.edu |
| Lacy Newsom | Assistant Professor | (850) 913-3318 ext. 3318 | lnewsom@gulfcoast.edu |
| Megan Olson | Assistant Professor | ext. | molson4@gulfcoast.edu |
| Adam Padgett | Instructor | ext. | apadgett@gulfcoast.edu |
| Brittany Page | Instructor | ext. | bpage2@gulfcoast.edu |
| Theresa Porter | Instructor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5835 | tporter1@gulfcoast.edu |
| Martha Ruder | Professor | (850) 913-3314 ext. 3314 | mruder@gulfcoast.edu |
| Janice Skipper | Instructor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 3390 | jskippe10@gulfcoast.edu |
| Shannon Smith | Instructor | ext. | ssmith@gulfcoast.edu |
| Kimberly Snow | Assistant Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5817 | ksnow1@gulfcoast.edu |
| Emily Speakman | Instructor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5846 | espeakma1@gulfcoast.edu |
| Miranda Stewart | Associate Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 3244 | mstewart@gulfcoast.edu |
| Carol Strasburger-Miller | Associate Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 3360 | cmiller@gulfcoast.edu |
| Shelly Thornton | Associate Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5834 | sthornto3@gulfcoast.edu |
| Elyse Wallace | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5597 | ewallace6@gulfcoast.edu | |
| Lauriann Womble | Assistant Professor | (850) 747-3217 ext. 3217 | lwomble@gulfcoast.edu |