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2/21/2022 5:39:08 PM

Pre-Profession, Associate in Science

Pathway:

Pre-Profession

Curriculum Code:

SCI.PPO.AS (U230A30)

Total Program Credits: 60

Pre-professional studies include programs in the health sciences (nutrition, dietetics, occupational therapy, nursing), pre-veterinary medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, and pre-optometry. Students typically begin a pre-professional program when ready to take RHT 101◊, MAT 111◊, MAT 131◊, and with the equivalent of at least one unit of high school Biology and one unit of high school Chemistry. To facilitate the transfer of credits to the professional school, the student should contact the school and counselor to help coordinate his/her course selection at Triton.

(Fall 2021)

Program Learning Outcomes

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 150 # Principles of Biology I

Life Science Gen-ed

4

CHM 140 # General Chemistry I

Physical Science Gen-ed

5

RHT 101 # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

General education/Social and Behavioral Science

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events.

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 151 # Principles of Biology II

Life Science Gen-ed

4

CHM 141 # General Chemistry II

Core Course

5

MAT 131 # Calculus & Analytic Geometry I

Mathematics Gen-ed

5

RHT 102 # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:17
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
MAT 170 # Elementary Statistics

Mathematics Gen-ed

4

SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

General education/Fine Arts

3

General education/Physical Science

5

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
General education/Humanities

3

General education/Physical and Life Science

10

General education/Social and Behavioral Science

3

Total Semester Credits:16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

General education/Social and Behavioral Science, MAT 131◊: General education/Social and Behavioral Science recommend taking SOC 100◊ and PSY 100◊.

GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

(Optional) Semester Five or Summer Semester

CourseCategoryCredits
Science elective

5

Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

Recommended Science Electives:

CourseCategoryCredits
CHM 234 # Organic Chemistry I

Core Course

5

CHM 235 # Organic Chemistry II

Core Course

5

PHY 101 # General Physics (Mechanics, Heat & Sound)

Physical Science Gen-ed

5

PHY 102 # General Physics (Electricity, Magnetism, Optics & Modern Physics)

Core Course

5

Recommended Courses:

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 101 Human Biology

Life Science Gen-ed

4

BIS 222 # Principles of Microbiology

Core Course

4

BIS 240 # Human Anatomy & Physiology I

Core Course

4

BIS 241 # Human Anatomy & Physiology II

Core Course

4

(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer school.)

See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/?sc_itemid=%7B14C9AD6A-03EF-4283-8166-37F825DA60CD%7D&sc_mode=preview&sc_lang=en

Note: All program required courses require an earned grade of ‘C’ or higher, in order to pass onto the next course in the program sequence.

This is a generic outline of courses for this program of study. Requirements may vary based on undergraduate major and/or chosen transfer school. Students generally choose a major with a strong science foundation. Meet with the curriculum counselor for specific transfer school recommendations.

The following specialized programs can be started at Triton College and then completed at a four-year college.

Students should meet the general education requirements and recommended course work for Triton and then plan the remainder of their courses according to the four-year college requirements.