A student's mathematics skills should extend through a minimum of Mathematics 132, Trigonometry. Students should begin the appropriate course sequences as soon as practical. The professional fields of dentistry, medicine and veterinary medicine are well known for their social, psychological, economic and essential benefits to both patient and practitioner. Check with your selected transfer institution for guidance in course selection. Requirements, especially in veterinary medicine, tend to be more stringent and more varied.
Some schools require one or two years of foreign language.
Begin mathematics, biology and chemistry in your first year to ensure you will be able to complete the necessary sequences within two years. Calculus is frequently required by baccalaureate-granting institutions. The Associate in Science degree represents the first two years of study for students who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics or science. Each candidate for an A.S. degree shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 59 General Education credits. See Program Notes 1 and 2 .