Pre-Allied Health
TRANSFER MAJOR
Curriculum Code No. 1105
Decisions on the transferability of courses are made by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students enrolled in this major should contact the Transfer Services Office early in their academic program to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.
Mathematics, Science & Technology Department
Founders 112 • Phone (215) 968-8305
This major prepares students for transfer into baccalaureate degree majors in allied health fields. These may include: nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, medical technology, or dental hygiene. Students are advised to review the entrance requirements of the baccalaureate institutions. In order to assure that students make proper decisions, advising by the Department of Mathematics, Science & Technology is required.
Graduates of this program are able to
- transfer to a degree program in an allied health field.
- demonstrate and apply proficiency in the basic sciences including laboratory skills and knowledge of biology and chemistry.
Prospective students with inadequate academic preparations should be aware that they may need additional time to acquire the necessary academic background. Prerequisites and corequisites for the required courses must be followed.
Degree Course Requirements
| BIOL121 | Biological Principles I G | 4 |
| BIOL122 | Biological Principles II G | 4 |
| CHEM121 | Chemistry I A,G | 4 |
| CHEM122 | Chemistry II G | 4 |
| COMP110 | English Composition I A,G,1 | 3 |
| COMP111 | English Composition II G,2 | 3 |
| MATH120 | College Algebra A,B,G,3 | 4 |
| PSYC110 | Introduction to Psychology 4 | 3 |
| SOCI110 | Introduction to Sociology 4 | 3 |
| COMM110 | Effective Speaking 6 | 3 |
| Cultural Perspectives D | 3 | |
| INTG285 | Integration of Knowledge F,G,5 | 3 |
| Personal Health D | 2 | |
| Pre-Allied Health Electives E | 18 | |
| 61 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
| First Semester | ||
| COMP110 | English Composition I A,G,1 | 3 |
| MATH120 | College Algebra A,B,G,3 | 4 |
| Pre-Allied Health Elective E | 4 | |
| Cultural PerspectiveD | 3 | |
| 14 | ||
| Second Semester | ||
| CHEM121 | Chemistry II A,G | 4 |
| COMP111 | English Composition II G,2 | 3 |
| PSYC110 | Introduction to PsychologyD | 3 |
| Personal Health D | 2 | |
| Pre-Allied Health Elective E | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| BIOL121 | Biological Principles I G | 4 |
| CHEM122 | Chemistry II G | 4 |
| Pre-Allied Health Electives E | 8 | |
| 16 | ||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BIOL122 | Biological Principles II G | 4 |
| SOCI110 | Introduction to Sociology 4 | 3 |
| COMM110 | Creative Expression6 | 2 |
| INTG285 | Integration of Knowledge D,G,5 | 3 |
| Pre-Allied Health Electives E | 3 | |
| 15 |
A Placement testing required.
B MATH122, MATH125, or MATH140 may be substituted.
C MATH141 may be substituted.
D Consult the list of courses approved for this subcategory. Any course may be chosen.
E Depending on career choice and transfer institution,
BIOL228, COMM105, COMM110, CHEM221,CHEM222,
CHEM242, BIOL181, BIOL182, MATH115, PHYS106, PHYS107,
PSYC180, SOCI120, or courses in mathematics, cultural perspectives, or social
perspectives.
GCourse requires prerequisite.
1 Satisfies College Writing Level I.
2 Satisfies College Writing Level II.
3 Satisfies College level Mathematics or Science.
4 Satisfies Social Perspectives.
5 Satisfies Writing Intensive requirement.
6 Satisfies Creative Expression
Completion of non-degree major is not available in this program.
Credits exceeding the required minimum cannot be used to satisfy required credits in other course requirements.
