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  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "name": "HEALTH SCIENCE PREPARATION",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
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      "markdown": "### Description\n\nThe **Certificate of Achievement in Health Science Preparation** will provide students with all the courses necessary to pursue further education in a variety of health science programs such as nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical laboratory technicians, and radiological sciences.  In order to earn this Certificate of Achievement, students must complete all required courses with a grade of \"C\" or higher.\n\nTo acquire the **Certificate of Achievement in Health Science Preparation,** it is necessary to complete the following courses:"
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          "code": "BIOL 125",
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          "code": "BIOL 222",
          "title": "Microbiology",
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          "code": "BIOL 226",
          "title": "Human Physiology",
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          "code": "CHEM 110",
          "title": "Chemistry for Allied Health Majors",
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          "title": "Introduction to Chemistry",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGL C1000",
          "title": "Academic Reading and Writing (formerly ENGL 101)",
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