CATALOG: AA&S Transfer Degree: Health-STEM Specialization
Length: 4 Semesters
Purpose
The Associate of Arts and Sciences Transfer Degree: Health-STEM Specialization is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in preparation for matriculation into health fields that require education beyond the baccalaureate, such as medicine, dentistry, occupational therapy, pharmacy and physical therapy. Students are encouraged to investigate Guaranteed Admission Agreements (GAAs) available for many colleges and universities in Virginia. Interested students should discuss GAAs with their academic advisor, contact the admission office of their selected college, and review the college’s transfer guide.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into this program requires proficiency in English and mathematics. Students whose placement by VPT or other measures indicates a need for further preparation, will be placed in the appropriate developmental courses in English and mathematics. Although developmental course credits do not apply toward the degree, these courses prepare students for collegiate level work. Students required to take two or more developmental courses will need additional semesters to complete the degree.
Program Requirement
This curriculum should provide sufficient flexibility to meet lower division requirements for science majors at a variety of colleges and universities. Further, it should provide students success in transferring to obtain a baccalaureate degree. Students should work closely with their academic advisors to assure their successful transfer.
Curriculum
| First Semester | ||||
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credit |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS | Approved Transfer History 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTH 161 | Precalculus 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BIO 101 | General Biology I 3,8 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| CHM 111 | General Chemistry I 4,8 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Semester Total | 16 | 6 | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||||
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credit |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTH 162 | Precalculus II 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BIO 102 | General Biology II 3,8 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| CHM 112 | General Chemistry II 4,8 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Approved Transfer Humanities / Fine Arts 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | 6 | 17 | |
| Third Semester | ||||
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credit |
| ENG | Approved 200 level American / English Literature or Advanced Composition 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PHY 201 | General College Physics I8 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MTH 245 | Statistics I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Approved Transfer Social Sciences 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 12 | 3 | 13 | |
| Forth Semester | ||||
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credit |
| PHY 202 | General College Physics II8 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Approved Transfer Social Science 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Approved Transfer Humanities/Fine Arts 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HIS | Approved Transfer History 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HLT/PED | Health/Physical Education Elective | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Semester Total | 12 | 5 | 14 | |
1 Courses used to fulfill this requirement: HIS 121, 122, 111, 112, 101, and 102.
2 MTH 161-162 or higher transfer Math. Students should consult with their academic advisor to select courses required by their desired degree at their transfer institution.
3 Courses used to fulfill this requirement: BIO 141, BIO 142, BIO 205, BIO 231 or BIO 232.
4 CHM 111 and CHM 112 are strongly recommended. CHM 101 and CHM 102 may be replaced, but students should consult with their academic advisor to select courses required by their desired degree at their transfer institution.
5PHI 230 recommended. Courses used to fulfill this requirement: HUM, MUS, ART, PHI, REL, ENG (lit). MUS and ART cannot be skills based. Students should consult with their academic advisor to select courses required by their desired degree at their transfer institution.
6 Courses used to fulfill this requirement: ENG 241, 242, 243, 244, 251, 252, 255, or 210.
7 PSY200, PSY 230, and SOC 200 strongly recommended. Students should consult with their academic advisor to select courses required by their desired degree at their transfer institution.
8 24 credits of lab sciences (4 credits each) are required for this degree. The choice of sciences depends on your transfer institution requirements and may include: BIO 101, 102, 141, 142, 231, 232 150, 205,CHM 101, 102, 111, 112; PHY 101, 102, 201, 202
Last modified on 09-05-2019
