Roadmap
Year One
First Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| MAC 1140 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 | |
| BSC 2085 | Human Anat/Phy I | 3 | |
| BSC 2085L | Human Anat/Phy I Lab | 1 | |
| CHM 1045 | General Chemistry | 3 | |
| CHM 1045L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
Second Semester
| 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 | |
| CHM 1046 | Gen Chem & Qual Analysis | 3 | |
| CHM 1046L | Gen Chem & Qual Analysis Lab | 2 | |
| General Education: Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
Year Two
First Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education: Literature | 3 | ||
| CHM 2210 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | |
| CHM 2210L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 | |
| BSC 2010 | Biology for Science Majors I | 3 | |
| General Education: Government | 3 | ||
| General Education: Mathematics | 3 | ||
| Total | 16 | ||
Second Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education: Philosophy/Religion | 3 | ||
| MCB 2004 | Microbiology | 3 | |
| General Education: History | 3 | ||
| General Education: Behavioral Science | 3 | ||
| HUN 1201 | Nutrition Principles | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
Part-Time Roadmap
Year One
First Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| BSC 2010 | Biology for Science Majors I | 3 | |
| Total | 6 | ||
Second Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| MAC 1140 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 | |
| Total | 6 | ||
Summer Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education: History | 3 | ||
| General Education: Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||
| Total | 6 | ||
Year Two
First Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM 1045 | General Chemistry | 3 | |
| CHM 1045L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 | |
| General Education: Literature | 3 | ||
| Total | 7 | ||
Second Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM 1046 | Gen Chem & Qual Analysis | 3 | |
| CHM 1046L | Gen Chem & Qual Analysis Lab | 2 | |
| HUN 1201 | Nutrition Principles | 3 | |
| Total | 8 | ||
Summer Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education: Philosophy/Religion | 3 | ||
| General Education: Government | 3 | ||
| Total | 6 | ||
Year Three
First Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM 2210 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | |
| CHM 2210L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 | |
| BSC 2085 | Human Anat/Phy I | 3 | |
| BSC 2085L | Human Anat/Phy I Lab | 1 | |
| Total | 8 | ||
Second Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSC 2086 | Human Anat/Phy II | 3 | |
| BSC 2086L | Human Anat/Phy II Lab | 1 | |
| MCB 2004 | Microbiology | 3 | |
| Total | 7 | ||
Summer Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education: Behavioral Science | 3 | ||
| General Education: Mathematics | 3 | ||
| Total | 6 | ||
Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Science 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 | ||
| •+*MAC1105, College Algebra | 3 | |
| +*MAC1140, Precalculus Algebra | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Area | ||
| Physical Science | •+CHM1045, General Chemistry | 3 |
| Biological Science | •+* 1BSC2010, Biology for Science Majors | 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 | ||
| •+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 | |
| CHM1045L, General Chemistry Lab | 1 | |
| +CHM1046, Gen Chem/Qual Analysis | 3 | |
| CHM1046L, Gen Chem/Qual Analysis Lab | 1 | |
| +CHM2210, Organic Chemistry | 3 | |
| CHM2210L, Organic Chemistry Lab | 1 | |
| HUN1201, Principles of Nutrition | 3 | |
| MCB2004, Microbiology | 3 | |
| MCB2004L, Microbiology Lab | 1 | |
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS |
60 |
|
1Lab not required, but highly recommended.
• 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
Miranda Stewart
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
Julia Thomas
850-872-3837
Surgical Services
Libby McNaron
850-873-3551
Health Sciences Faculty
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Awls | Instructor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 3248 | kawls@gulfcoast.edu |
| Jennifer Barber | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5835 | jbarber@gulfcoast.edu | |
| Michelle Barber | Instructor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5881 | 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 |
| Keri Matheus | Assistant Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 3238 | kmatheus@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) 769-1551 ext. 5802 | mstewart@gulfcoast.edu |
| Carol Strasburger-Miller | Assistant Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 3360 | cmiller@gulfcoast.edu |
| Julia Thomas | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5835 | 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 |
| April Wilson-Page | Assistant Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5817 | apage4@gulfcoast.edu |
| Lauriann Womble | Assistant Professor | (850) 747-3217 ext. 3217 | lwomble@gulfcoast.edu |