Liberal Arts - Pre-Respiratory Therapy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Select from the "Social & Behavioral Sciences" category on the General Education matrix. | 6 | |
| 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 |
| BIOL 221 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 221L | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| Credits Subtotal | 15-16 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Total Credits | 36-37 | |
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. | ||
| CHEM 115 | Introductory Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 115L | Introductory Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 116 | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 116L | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Lab | 1 |
| CSCI 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| MICR 202 | Introductory Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 202L | Introductory Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| PHRM 215 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 |
| PHYS 211 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L | College Physics I Lab | 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
Not required for all colleges.