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Pre-Dentistry

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

ENGL 110College Composition I3
Select one of the following:3
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
Credits Subtotal6

Oral Communications

COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Credits Subtotal3

Arts & Humanities

Select two of the following recommended courses:6
Introduction to the Visual Arts
United States to 1877
United States Since 1877
Music Appreciation
Ethics
Credits Subtotal6

Social & Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology3
Select one of the following recommended courses:3
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
American Government
Introduction to Sociology
Credits Subtotal6

Math, Science & Technology

BIOL 150General Biology I 13
BIOL 150LGeneral Biology I Lab 11
BIOL 220Anatomy and Physiology I 13
BIOL 220LAnatomy and Physiology I Lab 11
Select one of the following recommended courses:3-4
College Algebra
Calculus I
Select from the following recommended courses:3-4
(Needed if 15 credits for Math, Science & Technology have not been met.)
Introduction to Computers
Principles of Information Security
Credits Subtotal15
General Education Total Credits36

Enrichment

    

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 Matrix2

Diversity

    

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 Matrix3

Digital Literacy

        

Select one of the following:
College Composition I
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course

Electives

Transfer Electives

Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed.
BIOL 151General Biology II 13
BIOL 151LGeneral Biology II Lab 11
BIOL 170General Zoology3
BIOL 170LGeneral Zoology Lab1
BIOL 213General Pathology2
BIOL 221Anatomy and Physiology II 13
BIOL 221LAnatomy and Physiology II Lab 11
CHEM 121General Chemistry I 14
CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry I Lab 11
CHEM 122General Chemistry II 14
CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry II Lab 11
CHEM 241Organic Chemistry I 14
CHEM 241LOrganic Chemistry I Lab 11
CHEM 242Organic Chemistry II 14
CHEM 242LOrganic Chemistry II Lab1
MICR 202Introductory Microbiology3
MICR 202LIntroductory Microbiology Lab1
PHYS 211College Physics I 13
PHYS 211LCollege Physics I Lab 11
PHYS 212College Physics II 13
PHYS 212LCollege Physics II Lab 11

Footnotes 

1

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.)