Science, A.S.
This degree will help prepare students to enter the Nursing or Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs.
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MSJC General Education Option A
Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: MSJC
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition | 3 |
| MATH-105 | College Algebra | 4 |
| AH-105 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BIOL-100 | Human Biology | 4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| ANAT-101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| NUTR-101 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| SPAN-102 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
| COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ANAT-102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies | ||
| Introduction to Black Studies | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Indigenous Peoples of California | ||
| Units | 17 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| SOCI-101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| ANTH-102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| PSYC-103 | Human Development | 3 |
| HS-121 | Fundamentals of Healthful Living | 3 |
| PHY-100 | Physical Science in Modern Society (formerly Conceptual Physics) | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Notes: Language Requirement: Some CSU’s have an Intermediate Language Proficiency requirement that can be met by completion of 4 years of high school Foreign Language with a grade of C or better, or by completing up to the equivalent of MSJC’s ASL-201 American Sign Language III (formerly ASL-103), FREN-201 Intermediate French I, or SPAN-201 Intermediate Spanish I.
Pre-Nursing: MSJC
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition | 3 |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| CHEM-107 | Chemistry of Life | 5 |
| NUTR-101 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ANAT-101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SPAN-101 or ASL-100 | Elementary Spanish I or American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| ANAT-102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| SPAN-102 or ASL-101 | Elementary Spanish II or American Sign Language II | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies | ||
| Introduction to Black Studies | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Indigenous Peoples of California | ||
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL-125 | Microbiology | 4 |
| HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| PSYC-103 | Human Development | 3 |
| ANTH-102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 61 | |
Notes: For students who did not meet the LOTE requirement in high school, they may fulfill Area 6 by demonstrating proficiency by completing ASL-100 American Sign Language I, FREN-101 Elementary French I or SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I with a grade C or better. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for meeting this requirement.
Note: AREA G (Math Competency) can be demonstrated by a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better.
An Associate Degree in this program requires students to complete MSJC's local General Education, Option A, by fulfilling all general education areas. In addition, students must complete all major requirements and complete an overall total of 60 degree applicable units with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
In addition to the required core, students must choose and complete one of the two options (Pre-Nursing or Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography) for a total of 19-20 units. Students must also complete all MSJC General Education Option A requirements (a total of 60 units) for the Associate of Science degree in Science.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSJC General Education Option A | 24 | |
| Required Science Courses | 8 | |
| Pre-Nursing Option | 11-12 | |
| Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Option | 12 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Choose one option: | ||
| ANAT-101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| ANAT-102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| Pre-Nursing Option | 11-12 | |
| Microbiology | ||
or BIOL-125H | Honors Microbiology | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
or CHEM-101H | Honors General Chemistry I | |
| Chemistry of Life | ||
| One additional Option A, Area A science course totaling 3 units or more. | ||
| Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonograhy Option | 12 | |
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Physical Science in Modern Society (formerly Conceptual Physics) | ||
| Two additional Option A, Area A science courses totaling 6 units or more. | ||
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