Associate of Science in Pre-Pharmacy Studies

For general degree requirements, see the College of Letters and Sciences and the General Degree Requirements pages.

Area A Essential Skills Required Hours: 9
ENGL 1101 (with a grade of "C" or better)
ENGL 1102 (with a grade of "C" or better)
Select one of the following courses:
MATH 1113
MATH 1131 (recommended) (extra hour from MATH 1131 can count in Area F)

Area B Institutional Options Required Hours: 4
COMM 1110
Select two of the following courses:

Group 1:

OR
Select one of the following courses:

Group 2:

Foreign Language 1001, 1002, 2001, or 2002
Any Area C-E course with a study abroad component.

Note:One or two extra hours may be used as electives.

Area C Humanities/Fine Arts/Ethics Required Hours: 6
Select one of the following humanities courses:

Select one of the following fine arts courses:

*ITDS 1145, though listed under both humanities and fine arts, may be taken only once.

Area D Science/Math/Technology Required Hours: 11
Students who wish to pursue admission to pharmacy school***
Take the following lab science courses:
CHEM 1211/1211L
CHEM 1212/1212L

Select one of the following courses:
MATH 1131
STAT 1127

Area E Social Sciences Required Hours: 12
Select one course from the following two courses:
HIST 2111 (recommended)
HIST 2112
Take the following course:
POLS 1101
Select one behavioral science course from the following courses:

Select one world cultures course from the following courses:

Wellness Requirement Required Hours: 3
PHED 1205
Select any one PEDS course at the 1000 level.

Area F Courses Related to Major Required Hours: 18
Select 18 hours from the following courses in consultation with your advisor (A grade of "C" or better is required in each course.). At least 15 hours must be from BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, and MATH.

Total Hours Required: 63