Pre-Nursing and Allied Health Science
A.S. Degree Major Chemistry · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
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 |