Liberal Arts - Pre-Dentistry Pathway
Associate in Science
Checklist
- Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
- Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
- View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
- Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
- Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.
Degree Plan
General Education
Written Communications
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Select from the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Professional Writing | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6 | |
Oral Communications
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 3 | |
Arts & Humanities 1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select from the "Arts & Humanities" categories on the General Education matrix. | 6 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6 | |
Social & Behavioral Sciences 1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Select from the "Social & Behavioral Sciences" category on the General Education matrix. | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6 | |
Math, Science & Technology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 150 | General Biology I 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 150L | General Biology I Lab 2 | 1 |
| BIOL 220 | Anatomy and Physiology I 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 220L | Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 2 | 1 |
| Select from the “Math, Science & Technology (Math)" category on the General Education matrix. | 3 | |
| College Algebra (Recommended) | ||
| Calculus I (Recommended) | ||
| Select from the “Math, Science & Technology" categories on the General Education matrix (needed only if total credits for this area have not been met). | 4 | |
| Introduction to Computers (Recommended) | ||
| Principles of Information Security (Recommended) | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Total Credits | 36 | |
Enrichment
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 2 enrichment credits from the Enrichment Course Matrix. A course listed as general education and enrichment may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion. | ||
| Enrichment Course Matrix | 2 | |
Diversity
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 3 diversity credits from the General Education & Diversity Matrix. A course listed as general education and diversity may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion. | ||
| General Education & Diversity Matrix | 3 | |
Digital Literacy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | ||
| College Composition I | ||
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course | ||
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course | ||
Electives
Transfer Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed. | ||
| BIOL 151 | General Biology II 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 151L | General Biology II Lab 2 | 1 |
| BIOL 170 | General Zoology | 3 |
| BIOL 170L | General Zoology Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 213 | General Pathology | 2 |
| BIOL 221 | Anatomy and Physiology II 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 221L | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 2 | 1 |
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 121L | General Chemistry I Lab 2 | 1 |
| CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 122L | General Chemistry II Lab 2 | 1 |
| CHEM 241 | Organic Chemistry I 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 241L | Organic Chemistry I Lab 2 | 1 |
| CHEM 242 | Organic Chemistry II 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 242L | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| MICR 202 | Introductory Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 202L | Introductory Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 211 | College Physics I 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 211L | College Physics I Lab 2 | 1 |
| PHYS 212 | College Physics II 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 212L | College Physics II Lab 2 | 1 |
Footnotes
- 1
To earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in addition to an Associate of Science (AS), you must complete three additional general education credits in Arts & Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences.
- 2
It is highly recommended to take both semesters of a year-long course at one institution. (Example: CHEM 121/CHEM 121L in the fall followed by CHEM 122/CHEM 122L in the spring.)