Program: Pharmacy (PRE) Transfer Pathway (AS) - Cowley College

Mar 29, 2025

2024 - 2025 Cowley College Academic Catalog

KANSAS PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBLE PROGRAM

Pharmacists prepare and dispense drugs prescribed by doctors. They also advise patients, doctors, and other health care professionals on proper doses and drug interactions. They must know what is in a drug, how it works, and how it affects people with different illnesses or injuries. Pharmacy programs focus on chemistry, biology, physiology, anatomy, and pharmacology.

Symbol(s) Translation:
(T►) - Kansas Regents Systemwide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier
SGE - Systemwide General Education Designation

PROGRAM SEMESTER MAP - Pharmacy (PRE) (AS)

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Pathway Code: PHAR

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 Systemwide 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►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
ENG2212 - Composition II (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
COM2711 - Public Speaking (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
MTH4432 - Calculus for Business & Economics (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s) or
MTH 4435

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►) (SGE) 5 hour(s)

Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines. (ANT, CRJ, ECO, GEG, MIN, POL, PSY, SOC).

PSY6711 - General Psychology (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology (T►) (SGE) 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 (SGE) 3 hour(s)
HUMELEC #2 - Humanities Elective #2 (SGE) 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►) (SGE) 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.

CHM4230 - Chemistry II (T►) (SGE) 5 hour(s)
CHM4250 - Organic Chemistry I 5 hour(s)
CHM4251 - Organic Chemistry II 5 hour(s)
BIO4135 - General Biology II (T►) (SGE) 5 hour(s)
BIO4160 - Microbiology (T►) (SGE) 5 hour(s)
MTH4423 - Elementary Statistics (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
PHS4550 - General Physics I (T►) (SGE) 5 hour(s)
Anatomy & Physiology Options:
BIO4150 - Human Anatomy & Physiology (T►) (SGE) 5 hour(s)
OR
BIO4148 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I (T►) (SGE) 4 hour(s) and
BIO4149 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II (T►) (SGE) 4 hour(s)

Minimum hours for a degree (62 hrs)*

*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.