Pre-Profession, Associate in Science

Pathway:

Pre-Profession

Degree Type:

Associate in Science

Curriculum Code:

SCI.PPO.AS (U230A30)

Total Program Credits: 60

Pre-professional studies include programs in the health sciences (nutrition, dietetics, occupational therapy, nursing), pre-veterinary medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, and pre-optometry. Students typically begin a pre-professional program when ready to take RHT 101◊, MAT 111◊, MAT 131◊, and with the equivalent of at least one unit of high school Biology and one unit of high school Chemistry. To facilitate the transfer of credits to the professional school, the student should contact the school and counselor to help coordinate his/her course selection at Triton.

Program Learning Outcomes

(Fall 2021)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 150 # Principles of Biology I

Life Science Gen-ed

4

CHM 140 # General Chemistry I

Physical Science Gen-ed

5

RHT 101 # English Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events.

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 151 # Principles of Biology II

Life Science Gen-ed

4

CHM 141 # General Chemistry II

Core Course

5

MAT 131 # Calculus & Analytic Geometry I

Mathematics Gen-ed

5

RHT 102 # English Rhetoric and Composition II

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:17
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
MAT 170 # Elementary Statistics

Mathematics Gen-ed

4

SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Fine Arts

Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Physical Science

Physical Science Gen-ed

5

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
Take Credits Humanities

Humanities Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Physical and Life Science

Physical or Life Science Gen-ed

10

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:6
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

General education/Social and Behavioral Science, MAT 131◊: General education/Social and Behavioral Science recommend taking SOC 100◊ and PSY 100◊.

GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

(Optional) Semester Five or Summer Semester

CourseCategoryCredits
Take Credits Science Elective 5

5

Total Semester Credits:5
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

Recommended Science Electives:

CourseCategoryCredits
CHM 234 # Organic Chemistry I

Core Course

5

CHM 235 # Organic Chemistry II

Core Course

5

PHY 101 # General Physics (Mechanics, Heat & Sound)

Physical Science Gen-ed

5

PHY 102 General Physics (Electricity, Magnetism, Optics & Modern Physics)

Physical Science Gen-ed

5

Total Semester Credits:20

Recommended Courses:

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 101 Human Biology

Life Science Gen-ed

4

BIS 222 # Principles of Microbiology

Core Course

4

BIS 240 # Human Anatomy & Physiology I

Core Course

4

BIS 241 # Human Anatomy & Physiology II

Core Course

4

Total Semester Credits:16

(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer school.)

See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements:  https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-science/associate-in-science-degree-requirements/

Note: All program required courses require an earned grade of ‘C’ or higher, in order to pass onto the next course in the program sequence.

This is a generic outline of courses for this program of study. Requirements may vary based on undergraduate major and/or chosen transfer school. Students generally choose a major with a strong science foundation. Meet with the curriculum counselor for specific transfer school recommendations.

The following specialized programs can be started at Triton College and then completed at a four-year college.

Students should meet the general education requirements and recommended course work for Triton and then plan the remainder of their courses according to the four-year college requirements.

 KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC/AES)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
Elective (general) Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)

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