Pharmacy (PRE) Transfer Pathway (AS)

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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.

Suggested Course Plan by Semester

Pathway Code: PHAR

General Education Requirements (47 hours)

Basic Skills (12-14 hours)

ENG2211 - Composition I 3 hour(s)
ENG2212 - Composition II 3 hour(s)
COM2711 - Public Speaking 3 hour(s)
Math Option:
MTH4432 - Calculus for Business and Economics 3 hour(s)
OR
MTH4435 - Calculus I 5 hour(s)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CAP1516 - Computer Applications 3 hour(s) or Computer Literacy Elective .

Humanities (6 hours)

Complete courses from 2 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s) .

Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________

Social Sciences (6 hours)

Complete courses from 2 Different Departments ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC

For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s) .

Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s) ____________________________________
Social Science Elective - 3 hours(s) ___________________________________

Science and Math (20 hours)

Complete 20 hours of Lab Science coursework as listed for this pathway.

CHM4220 - Chemistry I 5 hour(s)
CHM4230 - Chemistry II 5 hour(s)
CHM4250 - Organic Chemistry I 5 hour(s)
CHM4251 - Organic Chemistry II 5 hour(s)

Recommended Transfer Pathway Electives (15 hours minimum)*

The Associate of Science degree requires a minimum of 15 hours of pathway electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses within this block.

BIO4125 - General Biology I 5 hour(s)
BIO4135 - General Biology II 5 hour(s)
BIO4160 - Microbiology 5 hour(s)
MTH4423 - Elementary Statistics 3 hour(s)
PHS4550 - General Physics I 5 hour(s)
Anatomy & Physiology Options:
BIO4150 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 5 hour(s)
OR
BIO4148 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 hour(s) and
BIO4149 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 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.