Pre-Physician's Assistant

Pre-Physician’s Assistant

This two-year curriculum provides the student with preparation
for transfer to a four-year university in order to pursue
a bachelor’s degree and license as a physician’s assistant. Every
professional school has different requirements. Therefore, it
is essential that students consult with the appropriate faculty
advisor in the Science Department before registering for classes.
An Associate of Science degree will also be achieved upon
successful completion of the following curriculum. Program
advisor is Dr. Jacque Homan, professor of biology.

Associate of Science Degree

FIRST SEMESTER*
BIOL 1406 General Biology I ...........................................4
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I** ................................4
HIST 1301 History of U.S. to 1876 ..................................3
Physical Education Activity .............................................1
Computer Elective** ........................................................4
Total Semester Hours ............................16

SECOND SEMESTER
BIOL 1407 General Biology II .........................................4
CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II ...................................4
HECO 1410 Science of Nutrition ....................................4
HIST 1302 History of U.S. since 1876 .............................3
MATH 1314 College Algebra ............................................3
Physical Education Activity .............................................1
Total Semester Hours ............................19

THIRD SEMESTER
BIOL 2401 Human Anat. and Physiology I** .................4
ENGL 1301 Composition I ...............................................3
GOVT 2301 American Govt., Organization .....................3
Behavioral or Social Science** .......................................3
Humanities** ...................................................................3
Total Semester Hours ............................16

FOURTH SEMESTER
BIOL 2420 Microbiology** ..............................................4
ENGL 1302 Composition II .............................................3
GOVT 2302 American Govt., Functions ..........................3
SPCH 1321 Business and Prof. Speech ...........................3
Visual or Performing Arts** ............................................3
Total Semester Hours ............................16

* Although not a requirement for this degree, students
are strongly encouraged to take HUDV 1100 during the
first semester of enrollment.
** Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of courses.