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2026-2027 Catalog

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2026-2027 Catalog

Health Science A.A.S. - Pre-Dental Track (A45230)

This track is utilized as a pre-admissions program for Dental Assisting Diploma (D45240) and Dental Hygiene A.A.S. (A45260) .

First Year

Fall 1st Semester

BIO 163 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology I 5 Credit Hour(s)
COM 231 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry 3 Credit Hour(s)
OST 137 - Office Applications I 3 Credit Hour(s)

Semester Total: 16 Contact Hour(s)

Semester Total: 14 Credit Hour(s)

Spring 2nd Semester

HSC 115 - Intro to Health Systems and Ethics 3 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 110 - Math Measurement and Literacy 3 Credit Hour(s) or higher math
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 150 - General Psychology 3 Credit Hour(s)

Semester Total: 13 Contact Hour(s)

Semester Total: 12 Credit Hour(s)

Summer 3rd Semester

BIO 275 - Microbiology 4 Credit Hour(s)
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit Hour(s)

Semester Total: 9 Contact Hour(s)

Semester Total: 7 Credit Hour(s)

Second Year

Fall 4th Semester

CHM 130 - Gen, Org, & Biochemistry 3 Credit Hour(s)
CHM 130A - Gen, Org, & Biochem Lab 1 Credit Hour(s)
OST 143 - Dental Office Terminology 3 Credit Hour(s)
OST 147 - Dental Billing and Coding 3 Credit Hour(s)

Semester Total: 11 Contact Hour(s)

Semester Total: 10 Credit Hour(s)

Summer 5th Semester

HSC 112 - Health Sciences Pharmacology 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSC 140 - Transcultural Healthcare 3 Credit Hour(s)

Semester Total: 6 Contact Hour(s)

Semester Total: 6 Credit Hour(s)

Third Year

Fall 6th Semester

PTE 121 - Pathway to Employment - Health 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSC 121 - Healthcare Communication 4 Credit Hour(s)
NAS 111 - Nurse Aide I 6 Credit Hour(s)
MED 118 - Medical Law and Ethics 2 Credit Hour(s) *
*OST 149 Medical Legal Issues 3 Credit Hour(s) is an allowable alternative.

Semester Total: 20 Contact Hour(s)

Semester Total: 15 Credit Hour(s)

Total: 75 Contact Hour(s)

Total: 64 Credit Hour(s)