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2013-2014 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Pre-Dental

Designed to cover the first two years of course work for students preparing to enter dentistry. At least one additional year of course work will be required at a senior institution. Pre-Dental students should plan their curriculum for a baccalaureate major because most students accepted into dental schools have the baccalaureate degree.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Pre-Dental

General Education Requirements (42 hours)

 

Communication (9 hours)

 

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

Approved Humanities General Education electives1 6 credits
Approved Literature elective1 3 credits

History (6 hours)

2 See note below.

Approved History electives1 6 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Approved Behavioral/Social Science General Education electives1 6 credits

Mathematics (4 hours)

 

Natural Science (8 hours)

 

Area of Emphasis Requirements (20 hours)

 

Total Credit Hours 62

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.

3 Students may need to take requisite math course(s). Consult Mathematics Division.

4 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.

Note(s):

  • Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/.
  • Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.
  • Completion of the above courses satisfies requirements for the A. S. degree. PHYS 2020-21 will be required prior to entry into dental schools. Students should consider taking PHYS 2020-21 at Walters State to assure transfer of the entire sequence to the senior institution.