A.S. in Pre-Allied Health
The Pre-Allied Health degree provides students with a strong biology and chemistry foundation in preparation for Allied Health career fields such as nursing, dental hygiene, medical laboratory technology, and physical therapy. The Pre-Allied Health degree includes the pre-requisites for Registered Nursing programs at two-year colleges, and is transferable to Nursing and Health Science majors at various four-year institutions. Some variation in degree requirements may exist for a particular Allied Health program; therefore, it is essential that students refer to the catalog of their intended transfer institution and contact a counselor to ensure that all required coursework is completed.
A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Pre-Allied Health A.S. Degree will:
- Predict the function of unfamiliar structures based on knowledge of previously studied human cells, tissues, and organs.
- Work safely in a laboratory or clinical setting with microorganisms.
- Explain pharmaceutical drug actions based on knowledge of physiological mechanisms.
- Communicate the importance of vaccination and antibiotic stewardship.
- Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and microbiology concepts to more advanced courses required for allied health careers.
Some courses numbered “1000” or “1001” are temporarily showing in the catalog without a “C” in front of the number. Please use the official course number of “C1000” or “C1001” when searching the class schedule.
Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:
- Complete the District General Education Pattern or Cal-GETC.
If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the Cal-GETC General Education Pattern. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection. - Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
- Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
- Meet the local area requirement of Kinesiology/Dance/Counseling.
- Meet the 12-unit residency requirement.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester 1 1 | ||
| CHEM 103 | College Chemistry I 2 | 5 |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| BIOL 200 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL 201 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL 220 | Microbiology | 5 |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: 3 | ||
| College Chemistry II | 5 | |
| Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 | |
or COMM 1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | |
or SPCH 100 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| College Algebra | 4 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
or PSYC 1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | |
or PSY 205 | Developmental Psychology | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
or SOC 201H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| Introduction to Statistics 4 | 4 | |
or STAT 1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | |
| Total Units | 21-23 | |
- 1
BIOL 105 should be taken Fall Semester 1 or earlier in preparation for advanced biology coursework.
- 2
Speak to your counselor about chemistry alternatives.
- 3
Electives may be taken any semester.
- 4
STAT C1000 is degree applicable with or without STAT S1000. If taken with STAT S1000 only the units for STAT C1000 will be counted towards the degree.
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.