Veterinary Medicine (PRE) Transfer Pathway (AS)

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Veterinarians identify and treat medical problems in animals. They treat injuries and illnesses, perform surgery, prescribe medications, and prescribe preventive healthcare, such as vaccinations. By these methods or through research, veterinarians also help to protect people from diseases carried by animals. “Pre-veterinary medicine” is not a major. Although not required, a bachelor’s degree is recommended for application to veterinary school. Many students choose to major in biology or animal science while completing the pre-requisites for veterinary school. Pre-requisites for veterinary schools vary, and students are responsible for checking the pre-requisites at the veterinary schools for which they apply.

Symbol(s) Translation:

(T►) - Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier

PROGRAM MAP - Veterinary Medicine (PRE) (AS)

Pathway Code: VETM

Kansas General Education Core Requirements (35 hours)

Successfully completing 35 hours of approved coursework in the following designated categories will fulfill the requirements of meeting the Kansas System-wide General Education Core.

Basic Skills - English, Communications and Math (12 hours)

Complete 6 credits of English, 3 credits of Communications and at least 3 credits of a College-level Math course that’s most appropriate for the degree and transfer pathway.

ENG2211 - Composition I (T►) 3 hour(s)
ENG2212 - Composition II (T►) 3 hour(s)
COM2711 - Public Speaking (T►) 3 hour(s)
MTH4425 - Trigonometry (T►) 3 hour(s)

Natural & Physical Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from approved Lab Science Elective(s). (BIO, CHM, GEO, PHS).

CHM4220 - Chemistry I (T►) 5 hour(s)

Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines from approved Social Science Elective(s) (ANT, CRJ, ECO, GEG, MIN, POL, PSY, SOC).

PSY6711 - General Psychology (T►) 3 hour(s)
SOCELEC - Social Science Elective 3 hour(s)

Arts & Humanities (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines from approved Humanities Elective(s) (ART, COM, ENG, FOL, HIS, LIT, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

HUMELEC #1 - Humanities Elective #1 3 hour(s)
HUMELEC #2 - Humanities Elective #2 3 hour(s)

Additional Institution Core Requirements (6 hours)

To satisfy degree requirements to meet the Kansas system-wide general education core, complete 6 additional credits of approved electives applicable to the transfer pathway. First Year Experience is recommended for new students to Cowley.

BIO4125 - General Biology I (T►) 5 hour(s)
PSY6720 - First Year Experience 1 hour(s)

Recommended Transfer Pathway Electives (27 hours minimum)*

The Associate of Science degree requires a minimum of 27 hours of Pathway Electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses to complete within this block. The following are recommended pathway electives for transfer.

PHS4550 - General Physics I (T►) 5 hour(s)
PHS4551 - General Physics II (T►) 5 hour(s)
BIO4160 - Microbiology (T►) 5 hour(s)
CHM4230 - Chemistry II (T►) 5 hour(s)
CHM4250 - Organic Chemistry I 5 hour(s)
MTH4423 - Elementary Statistics (T►) 3 hour(s)
Additional Pathway Options: (work with advisor)
AGR1250 - Animal Nutrition ($) 3 hour(s)
AGR1267 - Principles of Animal Science ($) 3 hour(s)
AGR1268 - Animal Science & Industry ($) 1 hour(s)

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*

*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley degree; however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses. Math sequence may vary.