Biology, Health Sciences Professions, A.S.

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The Associate of Science in Biology is intended primarily for students planning on transferring to a senior college or university to receive a baccalaureate degree in the following areas: computer science, engineering, health and natural sciences, or mathematics. (Pre-Nursing, Pre-Radiologic Sciences, Pre-Clinical Laboratory Services)

Students may earn an Associate in Science Degree in one of the specializations below by completing the, core requirements for Biology, Health Sciences Professions and the core requirements for the chosen specialization.

The requirements below must be completed in addition to Field of Study Curriculum the degree requirements in order to complete all program requirements for this specialization.

Pre‐Nursing Specialization

Pre‐Radiologic Sciences Specialization

Pre‐Clinical Laboratory Services Specialization

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Program CIP Code: 26.0101

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credits: 3
BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I (Lecture) Credits: 3
BIOL 1106 - Biology for Science Majors I (Lab) Credits: 1
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I (Lecture) Credits: 3
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I (Lab) Credits: 1

Semester Total: 14

Second Semester ‐ Spring

ENGL 1302 - Composition II Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 2311 - Technical & Business Writing Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - Language, Philosophy, & Culture Elective Credits: 3 ¹
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credits: 3
Pre-Nursing Specialization OR

Pre-Radiologic Sciences Specialization OR

Pre-Clinical Laboratory Services Specialization

Semester Total 16-17

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

HIST #3## - American History Elective Credits: 3 ¹
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credits: 3
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth & Development Credits: 3
Pre-Nursing Specialization OR

Pre-Radiologic Sciences Specialization OR

Pre-Clinical Laboratory Services Specialization

Semester Total 16-17

Second Semester - Spring

Pre-Nursing Specialization OR

Pre-Radiologic Sciences Specialization OR

Pre-Clinical Laboratory Services Specialization

Semester Total = 13-14

Total Minimum Credits for the AS Degree: 60

¹ A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.
² Consult with an advisor to select an appropriate elective.

The Health Sciences track includes the full FOSC, but student must take MATH 1342 instead of PSYC 2317 .