2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook

Nov 22, 2024

2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook [Archived Catalog]

Pre-Allied Health Sciences, A.S.

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Major in University Parallel with Emphasis in Pre-Allied Health Sciences (A.S.)

Program and Career Description

This degree pathway may be used by students seeking admission to a competitive entry health sciences program (Anesthesia Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Radiology, Respiratory Care, andVeterinary Technology) and/or by students preparing to transfer to a 4-year institution and seek admission to a similar program at the bachelor degree level. The Associate of Science transfer degree with a concentration in Pre-Allied Health Sciences recognizes students' academic accomplishment and should simplify the transfer credit process at future institutions.

The timeline below serves as a guide to assist students in completing several milestones toward successful degree completion. Follow the column for semester-by-semester recommendations depending upon first term of enrollment. Please consult with assigned Advisor and/or contact program officials for accurate information about program application processes and deadlines for Columbia State's limited enrollment, selective admission AAS programs (AT, NUR, RAD, RCT, MedLab, VET.) The timeline is not intended to be all inclusive and additional details will be identified while working closely with program officials/Advisors.

YEAR ONE
Fall Start	Spring Start	Action Items
Semester 1
September	February	Explore admission requirements/timeline for desired program(s) at Columbia State via website and communication with program officals.
October Fall Only: Complete FAFSA.	March Spring Only: Complete Columbia State Scholarship application.	Meet with assigned Advisor or program representative to create/revise individual academic plan.
November	April	Register for upcoming semester(s).
Semester 2
March Spring Only: Complete Columbia State scholarship application.	October Fall Only: Complete FAFSA.	Meet with assigned Advisor or program representative to create/revise individual academic plan.
April	November	Register for upcoming semester(s).

YEAR TWO
Fall Start	Spring Start	Actions Items
Semester 3
September	February	Explore requirements and timeline for potental program(s) at 4-year institutions.
October	March	Complete Degree Audit. Confirm remaining course requirements for degree completion. Submit Intent to Graduate.
November	April	Register for upcoming semester(s).
Semester 4
January	September	Schedule/Complete Exit Exam.
May	December	Graduation!

Program Requirements

(Sample Academic Plans assume no prior college credit. Students must meet with advisors to determine applicability of earned college credit.)

Communications Requirement

COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1020 - English Composition II Credit(s): 3

History Sequence

Take 2 sequential courses

HIST 2010 - Early United States History Credit(s): 3
and
HIST 2020 - Modern United States History Credit(s): 3
or
HIST 2310 - Early World History Credit(s): 3
and
HIST 2320 - Modern World History Credit(s): 3

Humanities/Fine Arts

Take 3 courses -- one must be a literature course (The list includes all institutionally approved Humanities /Fine Arts General Education courses. AS Pre-Allied Health Sciences degree requirements may be fulfilled by any approved course without formal substitution. Students without prior credit who are working toward application to a Health Sciences AAS program may wish to choose the Humanities/Fine Arts courses recommended for the desired program.)

ART 1035 - Introduction to Art Credit(s): 3
ART 2000 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 2020 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2160 - Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2860 - Introduction to Film Credit(s): 3
HUM 1010 - Early Humanities Credit(s): 3
HUM 1020 - Modern Humanities Credit(s): 3
MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1030 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1040 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2200 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3
THEA 1030 - Introduction to Theatre Credit(s): 3

Literature Options:

ENGL 2055 - African-American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2130 - Topics in American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2235 - Topics in British Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2310 - Early World Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2320 - Modern World Literature Credit(s): 3

Mathematics Requirement

Choose the applicable Mathematic Course for Pre-Allied Health degree pathway

Natural Sciences Requirement

Take 2 courses

BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 4 *
BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 4 *

Veterinary Care:

BIOL 1110 - General Biology I Credit(s): 4
BIOL 1120 - General Biology II Credit(s): 4

Social/Behavioral Sciences

Take 2 courses (Consult Advisor, some degrees allow other Social Science courses.)

PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2130 - Life Span Psychology Credit(s): 3

Major Required Courses

COLS 101 - Columbia State College Success Credit(s): 1
HED 231 - Safety and First Aid Credit(s): 3
HED 241 - Principles of Nutrition Credit(s): 3
ADMN 1306 - Medical Terminology I Credit(s): 3
or
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2230 - Microbiology Credit(s): 4 *
or
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 4
or
CHEM 1010 (TN eCampus)*
HED 221 - Personal Health Credit(s): 3
or
PHED 2120 - Essential Lifetime Wellness Credit(s): 3
Electives (An elective can be any college-level course. Students may elect to take program specific intro courses if required, as the elective.)

Requirements for Graduation Include:

Earn 25% of total program credits in residence at Columbia State.
Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Take the Exit Exam required by Columbia State.

If you have completed TN eCampus courses, run a degree audit from the student tab in myChargerNet to determine how these courses apply to this program.