# Pre-Allied Health - AS (A.S. Degree Major)

College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Degrees and Certificates A-Z

Source: https://siskiyous.elumenapp.com/catalog/cos26-27catalog/program/pre-allied-health-as-fall-2026

**Credits:** 18.0 credits

The Associate in Science in Pre-Allied Health prepares students for transfer into bachelor’s degree programs in health-related fields by providing the prerequisite courses needed for further study in nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy, and other areas. This program may not be appropriate for students preparing for medical, dental, or veterinary school. Students should meet with a counselor to review the specific requirements of their intended transfer program.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Pre-Allied Health AS Requirements** | | 18 |
| **BIO1000 OR BIO2100** | | 4-5 |
| BIO 1000 | Introduction to Life Sciences | 4 |
| BIO 2100 | General Biology I: The Unity of Life | 5 |
| BIO 1500 | Human Biology | 3 |
| **Credit will not be awarded if BIO1500 is taken after a student completes BIO 2700 or BIO 2800.** | |  |
| BIO 2600 | Microbiology | 5 |
| BIO 2700 | Human Anatomy with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 2800 | Human Physiology with Lab | 5 |
| **CHEM1000 OR CHEM 2000** | | 5 |
| CHEM 1000 | Introduction to Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 2000 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| KINE 1011 | Nutrition | 3 |
| KINE 1035 | Introduction to Athletic Training | 3 |
| NURS 1045 | Medical Terminology | 3 |

### Program Outcomes

#### Pre-Allied Health - AS