Associate in Science

Pre-Medicine and Pre-Osteopathic Medicine, A.S.

The courses listed in this plan of study are suggested for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete baccalaureate degree requirements for consideration for admission to medical school. Students preparing for a career in medicine should identify an intended transfer institution and major, plus meet with their assigned advisor to plan an individualized program of study. Some courses in this program are not available at all College locations. Upon completion of courses listed below, the transcript will reflect either an AA or AS degree without reference to the specific program of study.

 

NOTES

* Must complete a 6-semester-hour sequence in Literature or History.

* For Fine Arts, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences and Program-Related Electives:  Course selection is affected by academic degree objective. Check with transfer institution and the appropriate medical schools to select the courses that best fit your objective. Some 4-year institutions require a specific course or courses based on major field of study in the indicated areas. Check the Alabama Transfers Guide and Area V page of your intended transfer institution for information based on major. Transfer credits may not exceed 50% of those required for the 4-year degree.

* ORI 101 or 105, CIS 146: Courses are not included in the Alabama Transfers Guide but are applicable toward the associate degree.

Area I: Written Composition

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Area V: Pre-Professional, Pre-Major, and Elective Courses

Item #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
19-23
Total Credits
61-65