General First Year Curriculum
This is a pre-professional track meant to prepare students for entrance into graduate schools leading to careers as Medical Doctors, Dentists, Veterinarians, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, and others. It is important for students to note that this is not a major; however, this track will fit into a wide variety of majors. No major must be declared by the entering student, but this set of courses should be completed in the first year if the student wants to remain on track to graduate in four years. Please contact the Pre-Health Professions Advisor for advice on appropriate majors.
The health professions have a wide variety of requirements for entrance to graduate school. In addition, individual graduate schools often have different requirements, even within the same field of study. Because of these facts, it is important for the student to look into specific field and school requirements as early as possible. The list of courses below will provide the maximum flexibility for an incoming student. By taking these courses, a student will be on track to graduate in four years with all the preparation needed for graduate school in a variety of health professions.
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
BI 140 Unity of Life 4 BI
141 Diversity of Life 4
BI 141 Diversity of Life 4 BI
140 Unity of Life
4
CH111 Concepts of Chemistry
4 CH214 Inorganic
Chemistry I 4
CH110 Foundations of Chemistry 4 CH111 Concepts
of Chemistry 4
MA 141 Calculus
I 4 General
Education 3
OR
MA 120 Pre-Calculus 4 MA
141 Calculus 1
4
EH 100 College Writing 3 RE 100 Religion & Human Exp. 3
OR
RE 100 Religion & Human Exp 3 EH
100 College Writing
3
LS 100 Liberal Arts Exp. 1 General Education 2-3
Total 16 Total 16-17
