# Pre-Nursing and Allied Health Science (A.S. Degree Major)

Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Chemistry

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The Associate of Science degree in Pre-Nursing and Allied Health Science prepares students for transfer to a two-year Associate Degree in Nursing, a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in nursing, or other health science career programs. Students majoring in Nursing or any other Allied Health major should inquire with a counselor regarding major courses and transfer institution requirements.

### Program Courses & Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Pre-Nursing and Allied Health Science, AS: Complete all of the following** | | 27-28.5 |
| **Chemistry** | | 4-5 |
| CHEM 100 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 200A | General Chemistry A | 5 |
| CHEM 200AH | Honors General Chemistry A | 5 |
| **Biology** | | 13 |
| BIOL 229 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| BIOL 239 | General Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 249 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| **Freshman Composition** | | 4-4.5 |
| ENGL 100 | Freshman Composition with Integrated Support | 4.5 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| **Psychology** | | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| **Sociology** | | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 100H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 115 | Death and Dying | 3 |