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Pre-Clinical Lab Sciences (A.S.) TTP


Natural Science
Associate of Science Degree

Pre-Clinical Lab Sciences (A.S.) TTP

Our Associates of Science Degree in Pre-Clinical Lab Sciences qualifies you for transfer to any of Tennessee’s university programs.

 

Practical Experience

Students will be introduced to the following:

  • Critical thinking
  • In-depth research and analysis
  • Interaction with students and instructors
  • Exposure to fascinating coursework, lectures, and classroom interaction

Career Opportunities

Our program will improve your communication, writing, research, and critical-thinking skills. Career paths are possible in the following fields:

  • Microbiology
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Immunology
  • Hematology

GENERAL EDUCATION (41 credit hours)


SOCIAL/BEHAVORIAL SCIENCES (6 credit hours)


NATURAL SCIENCE (8 credit hours)


MATHEMATICS


AREA OF EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS (20 credit hours)


Semester Hours Credit: 61 or (see notes below)


All pre-clinical lab sciences majors who are required to take Learning Support must also complete MSCC 1300 First-Year Experience , and the degree program will require 64 credit hours.

Additional Information:

*UTHSC requires BIOL 1110 , BIOL 1120  sequence; one can be substituted for BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy and Physiology II .

 

Fall or Spring Start - Recommended Full-Time Schedule


The following is a recommended full-time schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites, and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

GPS (Graduation Planning System), along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the GPS audit, which is accessible through MyMotlow.

Semester Two - (15 Credit Hours)


Semester Three - (16 Credit Hours)


Semester Four (16 Credit Hours)


  • 4 sem hrs cr
  • History - 3 sem hrs cr
  • Humanities/Fine Arts (one must be Literature) - 6 sem hrs cr
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 sem hrs cr
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Recommended Part-Time Schedule - Fall and Spring Start


The following is a recommended part-time schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites, and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

GPS (Graduation Planning System), along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the GPS audit, which is accessible through MyMotlow.

Semester One (9 credit hours)


Semester Two (6 credit hours)


Semester Three (10 credit hours)


  • History Sequence - 3 sem hrs cr
  • Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 sem hrs cr
  • Natural Science - 4 sem hrs cr

Semester Four (7 credit hours)


  • History Sequence - 3 sem hrs cr
  • Natural Science - 4 sem hrs cr

Semester Five (7 credit hours)


Semester Six (7 credit hours)


Semester Seven (8 credit hours)


Semester Eight (7 credit hours)