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.
Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:
- 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. - 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.
- 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 Statistics 4 | 4 | |
or MATH 165H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | |
| College Algebra | 4 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
or PSY 101H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | |
or PSY 205 | Developmental Psychology | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
or SOC 201H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
or SPCH 101 | Introduction to Public Speaking | |
or SPCH 101H | Introduction to Public Speaking - 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
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.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 205 | Pathways to Healthcare Careers | 3 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| MATH 165 |
Introductory Statistics or Introductory Statistics - Honors or Pre-Calculus |
4 |
| Units | 11 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 6 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| BIOL 200 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
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 |
| Units | 6 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 65 | |
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.