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2024-2025 SLCC General Catalog

Pre-Health Sciences: AS

Associate of Science | 61 credits


Program Website
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Program Description
This program prepares students who are interested in medical and health professions at Salt Lake Community College or at any other institution. This program provides the courses needed to complete the pre-requisites required for admission to programs in SLCC’s School of Health Sciences (including Dental Hygiene, Respiratory Therapy, Mortuary Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology, and Nursing). It also provides the required pre-requisite courses for admission to medical schools, dental schools, schools of pharmacy etc. Under the guidance of program advisors and teaching faculty, students can make informed choices about their health-related career choices and structure their experience and courses in this program.

Career Opportunities
This AS is intended to be a transfer program into one of many health science or medical programs.

Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Course Fees: $ 165.00

NOTE: Fees may vary based upon specific registration and are subject to change.

Program Entry Requirements
Preparation Note: Students who need to take preparatory classes to meet the requirements of first semester courses should plan on extra time to complete the program. The semesters during which courses are taught are listed below. Students should check the semester class schedule for day/evening availability, locations and modifications caused by varying enrollment. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic advisor to plan their course schedules and course taking pathway.

Licensure Information
The Pre-Health Sciences AS program alone does not lead to professional licensure. This program prepares students for application and transfer to other programs of study that could eventually lead to professional licensure.  Professional licensure requirements vary from state-to-state. You can view additional information about state licensure requirements on our Professional Licensure webpage.

General Education Requirements

Complete all General Education courses. Refer to Notes for program specific requirements and recommendations. 

 

Program General Education Notes

REQUIRED:

2Quantitative Literacy (QL): MATH 1040 or
                                             MATH 1045 or
                                             MATH 1050 or
                                             MATH 1060 or
                                             MATH 1080 or
                                             MATH 1210

Life Science (LS): BIOL 1610/1615

Physical Science (PS):  satisfied through pre-major coursework.

3Social Science (SS): PSY 1100 or
                                   FHS 1500 or
                                   PSY 1010 or
                                   SOC 1010

RECOMMENDED:

1Composition (EN): ENGL 2100

1,3Communication (CM): COMM 1010 or
                                       COMM 1020

 

Program Requirements

Required Courses (9 credits)

Elective Courses (20 credits)

Select from the following:

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Additional Program Notes

1 ENGL 2100  is the preferred writing course and COMM 1010  or COMM 1020  are the preferred (CM) courses for most programs to which a student might transfer.

2 Appropriate math placement should be considered given that some programs may require a higher level Math than MATH 1040 .  Students should consult with a Program Advisor for best fit.

3 Students should consult the list of pre-requisite courses for the program they are interested in (1) before selecting  Social Science (SS) and Communication (CM) courses and (2) before selecting electives.  Some programs require BIOL 2420  (Human physiology) while others require  BIOL 2060  (Microbiology)

4 Students must choose whether to use the CHEM 1110  and CHEM 1120  (one year of chemistry) pathway or the CHEM 1210 , CHEM 1220 , CHEM 2320 , CHEM 2325  (two years of chemistry plus a semester of biochemistry after transfer to a 4-year institution) pathway.  The two-year pathway opens up more options.  The suggested schedules above reflect these choices.

5 BIOL 2420  (Human Physiology) is required by many but not all health science programs. BIOL 2020  (Cell Biology) AND BIOL 2030  (Genetics) are accepted by the University of Utah.  BIOL 2060  (Microbiology) and BIOL 2420  (Human Physiology)  are  pre-requisites for the University of Utah’s BSN program.

6 HLTH 1050  (Life, Society, and Drugs) and HLTH 1500  (Lifetime Wellness/Fitness) are required for the USU BS degree (Health Education and Promotion: Health Science Emphasis)

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes  in brackets.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of foundational biological principles and the human body that will prepare them for studies in a health science field. [1,3,4,8]
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and proficiency with mathematical principles that will prepare them for studies in a health science field. [1,3,4,8,9]
  • Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge in general education that is broad based and will make them desirable employees when they complete the pre-health science or other health science program. [2,6,7]
  • Demonstrate: critical reading, writing, and listening skills; an understanding of and use of the elements of effective communication in interpersonal, small group, and mass settings and  the ability to organize and present ideas and information orally and in writing according to standard usage. [1,3,4,5,7]
  • Complete an AS degree.  This will ensure that all of their General Education credits are transferable to four year institutions. [4,6,7,8,9]