Pre-Health/Pre-Nursing
The Associate of Science Degree (AS) in Pre-Health/Pre-Nursing is intended to be a transfer degree into a Bachelor of Science, or Dental Hygiene and laboratory technician programs. Pre-Health/Pre-Nursing Associate of Science Degree transfers to institutions under the Montana State University and University of Montana umbrellas, University of North Dakota, Williston State College & Minot State University.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
| Core I | Communications | 6 |
| Core III | Arts and Humanities | 6 |
| Core IV | Social Sciences | 7 |
| Core VI | Computer Technology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
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Pre-Health Pre-Nursing
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General Education Requirements
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Credits
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Core I
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Communications
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COMX111 Public Speaking
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3
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WRIT101 College Writing
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3
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Core II
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Mathematics
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M121 College Algebra
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3
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Core III
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Science
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BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems
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3
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BIOB 161 Principles of Living Systems Lab
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1
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CHMY 121 Introduction to General Chemistry*
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3
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CHMY 122 Introduction to General Chemistry Lab*
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1
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Core IV
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Arts and Humanities
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{2) Arts and Humanities option
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6
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Core V
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Social Sciences
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PSYX 100 Introduction to Psychology
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3
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SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology
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3
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Core VI
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Native American Studies
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{1} 3 credit Native American Studies option
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3
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Core VII
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Technology
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CAPP 131 Microsoft Office
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3
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Total General Education Credits required for degree
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35
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Program of Study Courses
| BIOH 201 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOH 202 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| BIOH 211 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOH 212 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| BIOM 250 | Microbiology for Health Sciences of Infectious Diseases | 3 |
| BIOM 251 | Microbiology for Health Sciences of Infectious Diseases Lab | 4 |
| CHMY 123 | Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry Principles | 3 |
| CHMY 124 | Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry Principles Lab | 1 |
| M 140 | Math for Healthcare Workers | 3 |
| NUTR 221 | Basic Human Nutrition | 3 |
| STAT 216 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 26 |
Total Credit Hours: 62
Pre Health - Pre Nursing
First Semester (Fall)
Second Semester (Sp)
| BIOM 250 | Microbiology for Health Sciences of Infectious Diseases | 3 |
| Core III | Elective | 3 |
| SOCI 101 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing | 3 |
Third Semester (Fall)
| BIOH 201 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| CHMY 121 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 3 |
| Core III | Elective | 3 |
| STAT 216 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| WRIT 201 | Advanced College Writing | 3 |
Fourth Semester (Sp)
| BIOH 211 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| CHMY 123 | Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry Principles | 3 |
| Core V | Elective | 3 |
| Core VI | Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 62
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Students will use scientific principles to understand the basics of human anatomy and physiology
- Students will effectively use laboratory equipment to hypothesize, perform experiments, analyze data, and formulate conclusions about scientific and physiological principles.
- Students will couple knowledge with hands on experience in the study of scientific and physiological concepts
- Students ultimately understand how structure of the human body dictates function through the knowledge of biology, chemistry, and physics.
**For specific Learning Outcomes, see Associate of Art and Associate of Science Degree General Education