Institute of Science
Advanced Certificate in Natural (Life) Sciences for Health Professions Plan of Study
For students transferring from New College the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation agency has the following information for you
Program Advisors/Contacts:
Dr. Melea Fields, Dean, School of Professional Studies, 562.902.3344
Ms. Carla Skorin, Graduate Education Specialist, School of Professional Studies, 562.902.3388
Dr. Sameh Awad, SCU Basic Sciences Department Chair, 562.947-8755 ext. 662
Completion requirements: 2.75 GPA overall and a minimum completion of 44 units/credits completed outlined below. Certification also requires passing a content examination in the subject area(s) in which certification is sought.
44 units/credits completed by the following:
Required Courses total of 44 units/credits:
General Chemistry 1 (A) - 4 units/credits
Physics 1 (A) - 4 units/credits
Biology 1 (A) - 4 units/credits
Organic Chemistry 1 (A) - 4 units/credits
Anatomy & Physiology 1 (A) - 4 units/credits
General Chemistry 2 (B) - 4 units/credits
Physics 2 (B) - 4 units/credits
Biology 2 (B) - 4 units/credits
Organic Chemistry 2 (B) - 4 units/credits
Anatomy & Physiology 2 (B) - 4 units/credits
Introduction to Microbiology - 4 units/credits
Total Credits Required* 44
*Assuming no courses transferred into the certificate program.
Supplemental Courses:
Students may need or want to take additional courses to better prepare them for application to certain types of health professional schools. Some schools require additional course work or students may want to add additional course work to help boost their academic preparation in the eyes of health professional school admissions.
Admissions Requirements:
Completed Program Application and Matriculation Fee
Admission deadline is the first day of the month for individual courses. See Course Schedule for offerings.
Note: Admission criteria and program requirements may be modified from one admission period to the next. The most current program information is available in the School of Professional Studies, B210, 562/902-3379; www.scuhs.edu/institutescience.
Program Structure and Scheduling:
This program is an accelerated certificate program that can be completed in 6 months. Classes meet every weekend for a four week period and a final exam is administered during the week following course completion. Beginning Spring 2009 all courses will begin at the beginning of each month.
Institute of Science Course Schedule
Prerequisites:
General Chemistry 1 (A) - None
General Chemistry 2 (B) - Prerequisite General Chemistry 1 (A)
Organic Chemistry 1 (A) - Prerequisite General Chemistry 1 (A) & General Chemistry 2 (B)
Organic Chemistry 2 (B) - Prerequisite Organic Chemistry 1 (A)
Physics 1 (A) - None
Physics 2 (B) - Prerequisite Physics 1 (A)
Anatomy & Physiology 1 (A) - None
Anatomy & Physiology 2 (B) - Prerequisite Anatomy & Physiology 1 (A)
Biology 1 (A) - None
Biology 2 (B) - Prerequisite Biology 1 (A)
Introduction to Microbiology - None
Suggested Order of Courses:
It is suggested that student's follow a set order of courses to complete the certificate. Courses can be taken out of sequence provided all prerequisite courses have been met.
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