Pre-Allied Health
Associate of Science Course of Study
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Recommended basic skills standards are
The degree options are designed for students applying to programs at four-year schools in Colorado for medical technology and physical therapy. These emphasize physiology, anatomy, chemistry, and physics. Either one or two years may be used for transfer credit to other schools. As specific requirements may vary among different schools, students are encouraged to consult catalogs of the colleges to which they plan to apply. Programs should be planned with academic advisors prior to beginning classes.
Courses marked with an asterisk [*] are not currently offered at PPCC.
Written Communication
Six (6) credit hours
GT-CO1: ENG 121 |
English Composition I: CO1 |
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GT-CO2: ENG 122 |
English Composition II: CO2 |
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GT-CO2: ENG 122 |
English Composition II: CO2 |
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GT-CO3: ENG 201 |
English Composition III: CO3 |
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Oral Communication
Three (3) credit hours
Public Speaking |
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Interpersonal Communication |
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Intercultural Communication: SS3 |
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Mathematics
Three (3) credit hours minimum (credit hours over three (3) will be applied to the electives category). Full list of requirements.
Suggested Courses
College Algebra: MA1 |
4 |
History
Three (3) credit hours. Full list of requirements.
Art and Humanities
Six (6) credit hours. Two guaranteed transfer courses from two different areas (AH1, AH2, AH3 or AH4). Full list of requirements.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Six (6) credit hours. Two guaranteed transfer courses from two different areas (SS1, SS2, SS3, HI1). Full list of requirements.
Natural and Physical Sciences
Twelve (12) credit hours. One (2 course) lab sequence in any guaranteed transfer science discipline (SC1); additional guaranteed transfer lab science course (SC1). Additional credits over 12 will be included in the electives category. Full list of requirements.
Suggested Courses
General College Biology I w/Lab: SC1 |
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Physics: Algebra-Based I w/Lab: SC1 |
5 |
Electives
Twenty-one (21) credit hours selected from the AS approved course list. Please see your advisor for help choosing your electives.
Suggested Courses
Human Anatomy & Physiology I: SC1 |
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Human Anatomy & Physiology II: SC1 |
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Microbiology: SC1 |
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General College Chemistry I: SC1 |
5 |
Physical Therapy Emphasis Suggested Electives
Human Anatomy & Physiology I: SC1 |
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Human Anatomy & Physiology II: SC1 |
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General College Chemistry I: SC1 |
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Problem Solving with (Software Package) |
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Total Credit Hours |
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