Pre-Health
The Pre-Health programs are intended for persons who wish to prepare for a career in a specific healthcare profession. You'll save thousands of dollars on the first two years of your education by choosing Centralia College.
The programs outlined below provide a solid foundation in the natural and physical sciences and generally align with standard transfer expections. However, consult with your advisor as you plan your curriculum and select electives. This will allow you to coordinate your program with the requirements of your intended major at the institution to which you expect to transfer.
Each transfer instution has different requirements, so work closely with your advisor.
Exercise Science
Degree: Associate in Arts
Emphasis: Exercise Science
The Associate in Arts degree with an emphasis in Exercise Science is designed for students wanting to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. This educational plan is well suited for students preparing for a career in exercise science.
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Pre-Chiropractic Education Plan
Degree: Associate in Science
Emphasis: Pre-Chiropractic
Recommended Science Electives
- BIOL& 221, 222, 223 Majors
- BIOL& 241, 242, 243 Human A & P w/Lab I-III
- CHEM& 261, 262, 263 Organic Chemistry w/Lab I-III
- PHYS& 221, 222, 223 Engineering Physics I-III
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Pre-Dental Hygiene Education Plan
Degree: Associate in Arts
Notes for Students
- It is strongly recommended that students confer with an advisor at their potential transfer institution to determine the courses that best support or may be prerequisites for that particular program.
- Not all transfer institutions require an AA degree. Students should check their transfer institutions to determine their specific program requirements.
- Students may also be required to complete the Dental Hygiene Aptitude Test. Your advisor will help you set an educational plan to complete this program of study.
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Pre-Dentistry Education Plan
Degree: Associate in Science
Note for Students
Consult with an advisor as you plan your curriculum and select electives. This will allow you to coordinate your program with the requirements of your intended major at the institution to which you expect to transfer.
Recommended Science Electives
- BIOL& 221, 222, 223 Majors
- BIOL& 241, 242, 243 Human A & P w/Lab I-III
- CHEM& 261, 262, 263 Organic Chemistry w/Lab I-III
- PHYS& 221, 222, 223 Engineering Physics I-III
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* Some baccalaureate institutions require physics with calculus. Biology majors should select Organic Chemistry or Physics for second-year sequence.
Pre-Medicine Education Plan
Degree: Associate in Science
Notes for Students
- Medical schools do not give higher priority to a given major field of study when selecting candidates. You are therefore encouraged to formulate a program of study which is scholastically challenging and which can be the basis for a future career or for graduate study in the event you are not admitted to a medical school.
- Consult with an advisor as you plan your curriculum and select electives. This will allow you to coordinate your program with the requirements of your intended major at the institution to which you expect to transfer.
Recommended Science Electives
- BIOL& 221, 222, 223 Majors
- BIOL& 241, 242, 243 Human A & P w/Lab I-III
- CHEM& 261, 262, 263 Organic Chemistry w/Lab I-III
- PHYS& 221, 222, 223 Engineering Physics I-III
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* Some baccalaureate institutions require physics with calculus. Biology majors should select Organic Chemistry or Physics for second-year sequence.
Admission to all nursing programs in Washington State is highly competitive. Completing this program of study will prepare you to transfer with junior standing to most four-year colleges and universities in Washington State but does NOT guarantee admission to the Nursing program.
Note: Students are urged to consult an advisor and refer to admission requirements for individual baccalaureate institutions for specific requirements and admission criteria.
Pre-Nursing Education Plan
Emphasis: Pre-Nursing
Degree: Associate in Pre-Nursing – DTA/MRP
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* BIOL 243, although not required, is strongly recommended.
Pre-Pharmacy Education Plan
Degree: Associate in Science
Note for Students
You are urged to consult with your advisor as you plan your curriculum and select electives. This will allow your advisor to coordinate your program with the requirements of the institution to which you expect to transfer.
Recommended Science Electives
- BIOL& 221, 222, 223 Majors
- BIOL& 241, 242, 243 Human A & P w/Lab I-III
- CHEM& 261, 262, 263 Organic Chemistry w/Lab I-III
- PHYS& 221, 222, 223 Engineering Physics I-III
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* Biology majors should select Organic Chemistry or Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL& 241, 242) and Microbiology (BIOL& 260) for second-year sequence.
Pre-Physical Therapy Education Plan
Degree: Associate in Science
Emphasis: Pre-Physical Therapy
Notes for Students
A master’s degree is required for entry into professional practice as a physical therapist. Consult with your advisor as you plan your curriculum and select electives. This will allow your advisor to coordinate your program with the requirements of the institution to which you expect to transfer.
Recommended Science Electives:
- BIOL& 221, 222, 223 Majors
- BIOL& 241, 242, 243 Human A & P w/Lab I-III
- CHEM& 261, 262, 263 Organic Chemistry w/Lab I-III
- PHYS& 221, 222, 223 Engineering Physics I-III
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Pre-Veterinary Medicine Education Plan
Degree: Associate in Science
Note for Students
You are urged to consult with your advisor as you plan your curriculum and select electives.This will allow your advisor to coordinate your program with the requirements of the institution to which you expect to transfer.
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CONTACT
Arts & Science Division
Walton Science Center Room 118
360-623-8928
Email Sharon Mitchler