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:

  1. Predict the function of unfamiliar structures based on knowledge of previously studied human cells, tissues, and organs.
  2. Work safely in a laboratory or clinical setting with microorganisms.
  3. Explain pharmaceutical drug actions based on knowledge of physiological mechanisms.
  4. Communicate the importance of vaccination and antibiotic stewardship.
  5. Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and microbiology concepts to more advanced courses required for allied health careers.

Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:

  1. Complete the District General Education Pattern, CSUGE or IGETC.
    If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the CSUGE or IGETC General Education Patterns. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection.
  2. Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
  3. Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
  4. Meet the local area requirement of Kinesiology/Dance.
Fall Semester 1 1
CHEM 103College Chemistry I5
Spring Semester 1
BIOL 200Human Anatomy 4
Fall Semester 2
BIOL 201Human Physiology4
Spring Semester 2
BIOL 220Microbiology5
Select one (1) of the following courses: 2
College Chemistry II5
Introductory Statistics 34
Introductory Statistics - Honors
College Algebra4
Introduction to Psychology3
Introduction to Psychology - Honors3
Introduction to Sociology3
Introduction to Sociology - Honors3
Public Address3
Public Address - Honors3
Total Units21-23
1

BIOL 105 should be taken Fall Semester 1 or earlier in preparation for advanced biology coursework.

2

 Electives may be taken any semester.

3

MATH 165 is degree applicable with or without MATH 065. If taken with MATH 065, only the units for MATH 165 will be counted towards the degree.

2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.

*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
COUN 205 Pathways to Healthcare Careers 3
ENGL 101
Reading and Composition
or Reading and Composition - Honors
4
MATH 165
Introductory Statistics
or Introductory Statistics - Honors
or Pre-Calculus
4
 Units11
Winter Term 1
ARCH 250
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism
or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day
or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History
or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art
or History of Photography
or Introduction to the Visual Arts
or Motion Picture Appreciation
or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors
or History of Dance
or History of Rock and Roll
or Introduction to Theatre Arts
or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors
3
HIST 107
History of the United States before 1877
or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors
or History of the United States since 1877
or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors
or History of the African-Americans to 1876
or History of the African-Americans since 1876
or History of Women in the United States
or American Government and Politics
or American Government and Politics - Honors
3
 Units6
Spring Term 1
CHEM 103 College Chemistry I 5
ENGL 103
Composition and Critical Thinking
or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors
or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking
or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors
3
BIOL 105
General Biology
or General Biology - Honors
or Molecular and Cellular Biology
4
 Units12
Summer Term 1
BIOL 200 Human Anatomy 4
 Units4
Fall Term 2
BIOL 201 Human Physiology 4
KIN 173 Introduction to Nutrition 3
SPCH 100
Interpersonal Communication
or Interpersonal Communication - Honors
or Public Address
or Public Address - Honors
3
PSY 101
Introduction to Psychology
or Introduction to Psychology - Honors
or Developmental Psychology
3
 Units13
Winter Term 2
ETHN 101
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies
3
ANTH 210
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors
or Introduction to Sociology
or Introduction to Sociology - Honors
3
 Units6
Spring Term 2
BIOL 220 Microbiology 5
CHEM 104 College Chemistry II 5
ARCH 250
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism
or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day
or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History
or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art
or History of Photography
or Introduction to the Visual Arts
or Motion Picture Appreciation
or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors
or History of Dance
or Ethnic Voices in Film
or Children's Literature
or Children's Literature - Honors
or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts
or History of Rock and Roll
or Great Religions of the World
or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
or Introduction to Theatre Arts
or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors
3
 Units13
 Total Units65

Note: Course selections may affect total unit value. 

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.