2425 Hwy. 75 • P.O. Box 246 Blountville, Tennessee 37617-0246 800.836.7822 (Admissions and Records) Fax 423.323.0215 www.NortheastState.edu Division of Science 2019-2020 Associate of Science Degree Parallel Program Emphasis: Pre-Health Dentistry, Medicine, , Chiropractic Medicine, Veterinary Medicine PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The university parallel program in Pre-Health is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year or university to complete the bachelor’s TYPICAL PROGRAM OF STUDY degree in a health-related occupations career field Fall such as chiropractic medicine, medicine, optometry, EDUC 1030 College and Lifelong Learning 3 dentistry, veterinary medicine or other health- ENGL 1010 English Composition I 3 History Select one approved course 3 related professions. The curriculum includes general Behavioral/Social Select one approved course 3 education and other selected courses typically Science required in a baccalaureate degree program in a CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I 4 health-related occupations career field. Spring PROGRAM TRANSFERABILITY ENGL 1020 English Composition II 3 MATH 1830 Applied Calculus 3 This program was designed as a Tennessee Transfer or higher Path to UT/TBR four year in compli- Humanities/Fine Arts Select one approved course 3 History Select one approved course 3 ance with Complete College Tennessee Act of CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II 4 2010. Programs with this designation are intended to provide a seamless transfer between all schools Fall in the Tennessee Board of Regents or University Literature Select one approved course 3 Behavioral/Social Select one approved course 3 of Tennessee systems. Therefore, students complet- Science ing this program should expect a seamless transfer Natural Sciences* Select two sequenced courses to any public university in Tennessee. The program from below 8 may also transfer to private . Spring APPLICATION PROCEDURE Communication Select one approved course 3 Humanities/Fine Arts Select one approved course 3 A student desiring to pursue an Associate of Science Natural Sciences* Select two sequenced courses degree in Pre-Health must: from below 8 Total Credit Hours 60 1. Submit the Northeast State Application for Admission to the Office of Admissions and *Choose Two of the Following Three Sequences: Records. BIOL 1110 General Biology I 4 BIOL 1120 General Biology II 4 CHEM 2010 Organic Chemistry I 4 2. Indicate Associate of Science degree program CHEM 2020 Organic Chemistry II 4 in Pre-Health as the desired program on the PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Physics I 4 Northeast State application form. PHYS 2020 Non-Calculus Physics II 4 3. See a faculty advisor representing the Science Division prior to registering for classes. Additional courses may be required to overcome deficiencies in English, mathematics, and reading. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Hitechew Dean of Science Division Telephone: 423.354.2509 [email protected] or Division of Science Telephone: 423.354.2508

Northeast State is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents system, the nation’s sixth largest system, governing 46 post-secondary educational institutions. The TBR system includes six universities, 13 two- year colleges and 27 technology centers, providing programs in 90 of Tennessee’s 95 counties to more than 200,000 students.

Northeast State Community College does not discriminate against students, employees or applicants for admis- sion or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a covered veteran, genetic information or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Tim Harrison, Equity & Compliance Officer/Chief Advance- ment Officer, P.O. Box 246, Blountville, TN 37617-0246, 423.354.5296, [email protected]. Northeast State Community College’s policy on nondiscrimination can be found at http://cwis.northeaststate.edu/oie/ policymanual/pol.asp?p=254.

Northeast State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Northeast State.

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