2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook

Nov 21, 2024

HELP

2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook

Pre-Allied Health Sciences, A.S.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

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

Sample Academic Plan - Total Credit Hours: 67 (with all Learning Support requirements)

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, and Veterinary Technology) and/or by students preparing to transfer to a 4-year institution and seek admission to a similar program at the bachelor's degree level.

Program Requirements - Students may be required to take additional Learning Support courses. Courses cannot be used more than once to satisfy program requirements.

1st Semester - Credit Hours: 14

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 0802 - Learning Support Writing Credits: 2
READ 0802 - Learning Support Reading Credits: 2
MATH 1130 - College Algebra Credits: 3 * OR MATH 1530 Introductory Statistics * OR MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics * (refer to chart at bottom for program specific courses)
MATH 0130 - Learning Support for MATH 1130 Credits: 3 * OR MATH 0530 Learning Support for MATH 1530 *
COLS 101 - Columbia State College Success Credits: 1

2nd Semester - Credit Hours: 13

COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication Credits: 3
BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4 * OR take BIOL 1110 General Biology I * if pursuing Vet Tech
HED 241 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3 OR MLAB 1301 Intro to Medical Laboratory (Spring only for students eligible for summer program start)
⁵ General Education - Social/Behavioral Science Requirement Credits: 3 (refer to chart at bottom for program specific courses)

3rd Semester - Credit Hours: 14

BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4 * OR take BIOL 1120 General Biology II * if pursuing Vet Tech
HED 231 - Safety and First Aid Credits: 3
HIST 2010 - Early United States History Credits: 3 OR HIST 2310 Early World History
⁵ General Education - Social/Behavioral Science Requirement Credits: 3 (refer to chart at bottom for program specific courses)
RADT 1100 - Introduction to Medical Imaging Credits: 1 (Fall only, when eligible for spring program start) OR ANES 1001 Introduction to Anesthesia Technology (Spring only, when eligible for summer program start)

4th Semester - Credit Hours: 13

ENGL 1020 - English Composition II Credits: 3
HIST 2020 - Modern United States History Credits: 3 OR HIST 2320 Modern World History (Must be sequential course)
² General Education - Literature Requirement Credits: 3
Additional Science Requirement* (refer to chart at bottom for program specific courses) - BIOL 2230 - Microbiology Credits: 4 * OR CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I * OR CHEM 1010 Introductory Chemistry I with Lab *

5th Semester - Credit Hours: 13

HED 241 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3 OR MLAB 1301 Intro to Medical Laboratory
ADMN 1306 - Medical Terminology I Credits: 3
PHED 2120 - Essential Lifetime Wellness Credits: 3 OR INFS 1010 Computer Applications
RADT 1100 - Introduction to Medical Imaging Credits: 1 OR ANES 1001 Introduction to Anesthesia Technology
Elective 1hr - (an elective can be any college-level course) Credits: 1
² General Education - Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement Credits: 3

Note(s):

Choose the applicable course for Pre-Allied Health Sciences degree pathways: *See program specific information to determine which programs require Math & Science course grades of "C" or higher and five year currency based on program application and program start date. NOTE: Minimum grade requirement may be higher at some transfer institutions. Some programs/institutions require a "B" or higher for BIOL courses for BSN program eligibility.
Intended Degree Pathway	*Mathematics Requirement MATH 1130 (Co-requisite MATH 0130 ) MATH 1530 (Co-requisite MATH 0530 )	*Additional Science Requirement	Social/Behavioral Science Requirement
Anesthesia Technology	MATH 1130 OR MATH 1530	CHEM 1110 OR CHEM 1010	PSYC 1030 and 1 additional course from ⁵General Education Social/Behavioral Science Requirement
Medical Laboratory Technology	MATH 1530	BIOL 2230	PSYC 1030 and 1 additional course from ⁵General Education Social/Behavioral Science Requirement
Nursing	MATH 1530	BIOL 2230	PSYC 1030 and PSYC 2130
Radiologic Technology	MATH 1530	BIOL 2230 OR CHEM 1010	⁵General Education Social/Behavioral Science Requirement
Respiratory Care	MATH 1530 OR MATH 1630	BIOL 2230	PSYC 1030 OR PSYC 2130 and 1 additional course from ⁵General Education Social/Behavioral Science Requirement
Veterinary Technology	MATH 1130 (Preferred) OR MATH 1530 OR MATH 1630	BIOL 2230	⁵General Education Social/Behavioral Science Requirement

²Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement -Select from ART 1035 , ART 2000 , ART 2020 , ENGL 2160 , ENGL 2860 , HUM 1010 , HUM 1020 , MUS 1030 , PHIL 1030 , PHIL 1040 , PHIL 2200 , THEA 1030 . Literature Options: ENGL 2055 , ENGL 2130 , ENGL 2235 , ENGL 2310 , ENGL 2320 .

⁵Social/Behavioral Science Requirement - Select from ANTH 1230 , ANTH 1430 , COMM 1010 , ECON 2100 , ECON 2200 , GEOG 2010 , PHED 2120 , POLS 1010 , POLS 1030 , POLS 2025 , POLS 2035 , PSYC 1030 , PSYC 2130 , SOCI 1010 , SOCI 1040 , SOCI 2010 .

Students and advisors should run a degree audit using Degree Works in ChargerNet each semester to confirm classes are applicable to the program of study.

For more information contact:
Health Sciences Division at healthsciences@columbiastate.edu or 931.540.2599 or 931.540.2600

Pre-Allied Health Sciences, A.S.

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

Sample Academic Plan - Total Credit Hours: 60 (without Learning Support requirements)

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, and Veterinary Technology) and/or by students preparing to transfer to a 4-year institution and seek admission to a similar program at the bachelor's degree level.

Program Requirements - Courses cannot be used more than once to satisfy program requirements.

1st Semester - Credit Hours: 15

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3
BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4 * OR take BIOL 1110 General Biology I * if pursuing Vet Tech
² General Education - Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement Credits: 3
⁵ General Education - Social/Behavioral Science Requirement Credits: 3 (refer to chart at bottom for program specific courses)
MATH 1130 - College Algebra Credits: 3 * OR MATH 1530 Introductory Statistics * OR MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics * (refer to chart at bottom for program specific courses)
RADT 1100 - Introduction to Medical Imaging Credits: 1 (Fall only, when eligible for spring program start) OR ANES 1001 Introduction to Anesthesia Technology (Spring only, when eligible for summer program start)
COLS 101 - Columbia State College Success Credits: 1

2nd Semester - Credit Hours: 13

BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4 * OR take BIOL 1120 General Biology II * if pursuing Vet Tech
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication Credits: 3
Additional Science Requirement* (refer to chart at bottom for program specific courses) - BIOL 2230 - Microbiology Credits: 4 * OR CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I * OR CHEM 1010 Introductory Chemistry I with Lab *
² General Education - Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement Credits: 3
HED 241 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3 OR MLAB 1301 Intro to Medical Laboratory (Spring only, when eligible for summer program start)

3rd Semester - Credit Hours: 15

ENGL 1020 - English Composition II Credits: 3
HED 231 - Safety and First Aid Credits: 3
² General Education - Literature Requirement Credits: 3
ADMN 1306 - Medical Terminology I Credits: 3
HIST 2010 - Early United States History Credits: 3 OR HIST 2310 Early World History

4th Semester - Credit Hours: 17

Additional Science Requirement* (refer to chart at bottom for program specific courses) - BIOL 2230 - Microbiology Credits: 4 OR CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I * OR CHEM 1010 Introductory Chemistry I with Lab *
PHED 2120 - Essential Lifetime Wellness Credits: 3 OR INFS 1010 Computer Applications
Elective 1hr - (an elective can be any college-level course) Credits: 1
HIST 2020 - Modern United States History Credits: 3 OR HIST 2320 Modern World History (must be sequential course)
⁵ General Education - Social/Behavioral Science Requirement Credits: 3 (refer to chart at bottom for program specific courses)
² General Education - Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement Credits: 3

Note(s):

Choose the applicable course for Pre-Allied Health Sciences degree pathways: * See program specific information to determine which programs require Math & Science course grades of "C" or higher and five year currency based on program application and program start date. NOTE: Minimum grade requirement may be higher at some transfer institutions. Some programs/institutions require a "B" or higher for BIOL courses for BSN program eligibility.
Intended Degree Pathway	*Mathematics Requirement	*Additional Science Requirement	Social/Behavioral Science Requirement
Anesthesia Technology	MATH 1130 OR MATH 1530	CHEM 1110 OR CHEM 1010	PSYC 1030 and 1 additional course from ⁵General Education Social/Behavioral Science Requirement
Medical Laboratory Technology	MATH 1530	BIOL 2230	PSYC 1030 and 1 additional course from ⁵General Education Social/Behavioral Science Requirement
Nursing	MATH 1530	BIOL 2230	PSYC 1030 and PSYC 2130
Radiologic Technology	MATH 1530	BIOL 2230 OR CHEM 1010	⁵General Education Social/Behavioral Science Requirement
Respiratory Care	MATH 1530 OR MATH 1630	BIOL 2230	PSYC 1030 OR PSYC 2130 and 1 additional course from ⁵General Education Social/Behavioral Science Requirement
Veterinary Technology	MATH 1130 (Preferred) OR MATH 1530 OR MATH 1630	BIOL 2230	⁵General Education Social/Behavioral Science Requirement

²Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement - ART 1035 , ART 2000 , ART 2020 , ENGL 2160 , ENGL 2860 , HUM 1010 , HUM 1020 , MUS 1030 , PHIL 1030 , PHIL 1040 , PHIL 2200 , THEA 1030 . Literature Options: ENGL 2055 , ENGL 2130 , ENGL 2235 , ENGL 2310 , ENGL 2320 .

⁵Social/Behavioral Science Requirement - Select from ANTH 1230 , ANTH 1430 , COMM 1010 , ECON 2100 , ECON 2200 , GEOG 2010 , PHED 2120 , POLS 1010 , POLS 1030 , POLS 2025 , POLS 2035 , PSYC 1030 , PSYC 2130 , SOCI 1010 , SOCI 1040 , SOCI 2010 .

Students and advisors should run a degree audit using Degree Works in ChargerNet each semester to confirm classes are applicable to the program of study.

For more information contact:
Health Sciences Division at healthsciences@columbiastate.edu or 931.540.2599 or 931.540.2600

Back to Top | Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |