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Prerequisites

Prerequisites 2023-12-06T14:41:50+00:00

Prerequisites

 

Courses

Communication (5 credits)

  • ENGL& 101

Social Science (5 credits)

  • PSYC& 100 – General Psychology or PSYCH& 200 Lifespan Development Psychology

Quantitative Skill (5 credits)

  • MATH& 146 – Introduction to Statistics

Science (20 credits)

  • CHEM& 121 – Introduction to Chemistry
  • BIOL& 241 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  • BIOL& 242 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  • BIOL& 260 – Microbiology

Humanities (10 credits)

  • ENGL 102 Research and Persuasive Writing or ENGL 235 Technical Writing   (note: ENGL 205 is also accepted in place of ENGL 102)
  • Additional 5 credits of humanities of your choice: courses in languages, communication, arts or film for example

 

General Information

  • All prerequisites require a 2.5 GPA or higher.
  • Have questions about prerequisites?  Information Sessions are a great place to get answers.
  • If you have specific questions about your transcripts and would like to have an unofficial evaluation by the Program Director, please send a copy to Fred Goglia fgoglia@highline.edu with specific questions regarding courses.
  • Apply for the program upon completion of 30 of the 45 required prerequisites.
  • MATH&091 and BIOL&160 are not counted in the 45 credits of prerequisites.
  • Please note that courses below 100 are not included in the required 180 credits for the program. All courses must be above 100.

Option A

This suggested curriculum plan is if you have course prerequisites or placement eligibility for MATH& 146 and ENGL& 101.

Quarter 1

  • BIOL& 160 General Biology with Lab if needed
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition
  • MATH& 146 Intro. To Statistics

Quarter 2

  • PSYCH& 100 General Psychology
  • BIOL& 241 Human A and P I
  • ENGL 205 Research and Persuasive Writing or ENGL& 235 Technical Writing

Quarter 3

  • BIOL& 242 Human A and P II
  • CHEM& 121 Intro. To Chemistry
  • Humanities Elective DGS& 207 is an option for Humanities Elective

Quarter 4

  • BIOL& 260 Microbiology

 

Option B

This suggested curriculum plan is if you need MATH&091 to be eligible for MATH&146.

Quarter 1

  • Humanities elective
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition
  • MATH 091

Quarter 2

  • PSYCH& 100 General Psychology
  • BIOL& 160 General Biology with Lab
  • MATH& 146 Intro. To Statistics

Quarter 3

  • BIOL& 241 Human A and P I
  • CHEM& 121 Intro. To Chemistry
  • ENGL 205 Research and Persuasive Writing or ENGL& 235 Technical Writing

Quarter 4

  • BIOL& 242 Human A and P II
  • BIOL& 260 Microbiology