MEDICINE

Associate in Science (AS)

A rigorous curriculum of study and training is designed to prepare students to enter the medical profession. Physicians may work in such diverse areas as direct patient care, research, and teaching with settings that range from hospitals and clinics to private offices.

Degree Requirements:

16 credits completed in residence

2.00 (C) grade point average

62 total credits

General Education Requirements: Credits

1. College Composition (ENGL 110 and 120 or 125) ...................................... 6

2. Fundamentals of Public Speaking (COMM 110) ........................................ 3

3. Humanities and Social Science .............................................................. 12

Minimum humanities credits – 6

Minimum social science credits – 6

4. Mathematics, Science, Computer Science ............................................. 18

Minimum mathematics credits – 2

Minimum science credits (at least 1 lab science) – 4

Minimum computer science credits – 2

5. Wellness ............................................................................................... 2

Suggested Courses: Credits

* BIOL 150 General Biology I L/L ................................................................. 4

* BIOL 151 General Biology II L/L ................................................................ 4

BIOL 202 Microbiology L/L ......................................................................... 4

BIOL 215 Genetics .................................................................................... 3

BIOL 220 Anatomy & Physiology I L/L ........................................................ 4

BIOL 221 Anatomy & Physiology II L/L ....................................................... 4

* CHEM 121 General Chemistry I L/L .......................................................... 5

* CHEM 122 General Chemistry II L/L ......................................................... 5

* CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry I L/L .......................................................... 4

* CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry II L/L ......................................................... 4

* CHEM 260 Elements of Biochemistry L/L ................................................. 4

* MATH 103 College Algebra ..................................................................... 3

MATH 105 Trigonometry ........................................................................... 2

MATH 165 Calculus I ............................................................................... 4

MATH 166 Calculus II .............................................................................. 4

* PHYS 211 College Physics I L/L ............................................................ 4

* PHYS 212 College Physics II L/L ........................................................... 4

or

PHYS 251 University Physics I L/L ........................................................... 5

PHYS 252 University Physics II L/L .......................................................... 5

PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology ...................................................... 3

* Required for admission to most programs.

Note: Students should note transfer application deadline.

The courses listed above are reflective of those most commonly required in preparation for transfer to another college or university. For specific baccalaureate degree requirements, students should consult the catalog of the campus to which they intend to transfer.