Pre-Optometry
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 one of 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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Subtotal | 6 | |
Social & Behavioral Sciences
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Select one of the following recommended courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| American Government | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6 | |
Math, Science & Technology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 103 | College Algebra | 3-4 |
| BIOL 150 | General Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 150L | General Biology I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 220 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 220L | Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| 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 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 | 3 |
| BIOL 151L | General Biology II Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 221 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 221L | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 121L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 122L | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 241 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 241L | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 242 | Organic Chemistry II 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 242L | Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 | 1 |
| MATH 146 | Applied Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH 210 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| MICR 202 | Introductory Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 202L | Introductory Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 211 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L | College Physics I Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 212 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 212L | College Physics II Lab | 1 |
Footnotes
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Some colleges will accept Biochemistry and lab for the second semester of Organic Chemistry. CHEM 242L (Organic Chemistry II Lab) is not required by some colleges.