Pre-Health Professions
Program Description
The Certificate in Pre-Health Professions is designed to provide the foundation for transfer to a two or four-year program in a health care field. This program is designed to prepare students for admission to various health-related fields. In this program, biology, anatomy, and mathematics will provide students with a solid background toward their chosen health career program.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program will be prepared for transfer to a two or four-year program of study in nursing or health science programs.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Identify anatomical structures and explain physiological aspects and functions of the human body.
- Demonstrate the use of scientific and mathematical reasoning in the critical analysis and evaluation of problems and in the development of research-based solutions.
- Discuss the mental processes and behavior associated with human psychology.
- Demonstrate mastery of vocabulary and appropriate terminology to effectively communicate information related to anatomy and physiology.
Obtaining the Degree
To earn the Associate of Science degree, students must:
- Matriculate into the program.
- Admission to the program is restricted to students who are fully prepared for the level of work required. Entering students will be tested for English, math, and reading deficiencies.
- Satisfactorily complete the certificate requirements, including General Education and Major Requirements.
General Education Requirements
Course Code
Title
Credits
Elective - Math (MAT 131 or higher)
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
9
Major Requirements
Course Code
Title
Credits
BIO 202 and BIO 212
+
4
BIO 204 and BIO 214
+
4
Elective - Science or Math (4 credits)
+
4
Elective - Humanities or Social Science
+
3
Elective - Open
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
17-18
Total credits:
26-27
Course Sequencing
Semester 1
Course Code
Title
Credits
Elective - Math (MAT 131 or higher)
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
13
Semester 2
Course Code
Title
Credits
Elective - Humanities or Social Science
+
3
Elective - Science or Math (4 credits)
+
4
Elective - Open
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
13-14