Pre-Medicine, A.S. (Pre-Medicine)

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Designed to cover the first two years of course work for students preparing to study medicine. At least one additional year of course work will be required at a senior institution. The pre-medical student should plan the curriculum for a baccalaureate major because more students accepted into medical schools have the baccalaureate degree.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Pre-Medicine

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

Approved Humanities General Education electives¹6 credits
Approved Literature elective¹3 credits

History (6 hours)

²See note below.

Approved History electives¹6 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Approved Behavioral/Social Science General Education electives¹6 credits

Mathematics (3 hours)

MATH 1720♦ - Pre-Calculus (Trigonometry)

Natural Science (8 hours)

Area of Emphasis Requirements (20 hours)

Total Credit Hours 61

¹ General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

² See senior institution for history requirements.

Note(s):

Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu and click on the “computer competency” page.
High school deficiencies must be removed prior to graduation; developmental education courses must be taken every semester until completed.
Completion of above courses satisfies the requirements for the A.S. degree. Students should consider taking PHYS 2020-2021 to assure transfer sequence to senior institution.