Pre-Professional Studies

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Your coursework at NCCC can give you a solid foundation to prepare for various pre-professional studies. Many professions require advanced academic work beyond the earning of a two- year or four-year degree, but you can begin building your skills to succeed in these advanced programs and in a professional career with your courses at NCCC. Below are recommended elective and general education courses for students who are considering becoming a professional. While NCCC does not have specific programs for the professions listed below, the electives listed under each profession can help you gain a solid and rigorous preparation for the career of your choice.

Pre-Architecture

To prepare for a career as an architect, the following general education and elective courses are recommended:

ART 100 - 2D Design 3 Credit Hours
ART 113 - Drawing I 3 Credit Hours
ART 114 - Drawing II 3 Credit Hours
MATH 143 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours
MATH 150 - Analytic Geometry And Calculus I 5 Credit Hours
PHYS 100 - Introductory College Physics I 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 130 - Introductory College Physics I Lab 1 Credit Hours
PHYS 101 - Introductory College Physics II 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 135 - Introductory College Physics II Lab 1 Credit Hours
PHYS 104 - Engineering Physics I 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 140 - Engineering Physics I Lab 1 Credit Hours
PHYS 105 - Engineering Physics II 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 145 - Engineering Physics II Lab 1 Credit Hours

Pre-Chiropractic

To prepare for a career as a chiropractor, the following general education and elective courses are recommended:

BIOL 251 - Biology I 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 252 - Biology I Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 255 - Biology II 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 256 - Biology II Lab 2 Credit Hours
CHEM 215 - College Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 216 - College Chemistry I Lab 2 Credit Hours
CHEM 225 - College Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 226 - College Chemistry II Lab 2 Credit Hours
MATH 150 - Analytic Geometry And Calculus I 5 Credit Hours
PHYS 100 - Introductory College Physics I 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 130 - Introductory College Physics I Lab 1 Credit Hours
PHYS 101 - Introductory College Physics II 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 135 - Introductory College Physics II Lab 1 Credit Hours

Pre-Dentistry

The following elective and general education courses are recommended to help prepare you for dental school:

BIOL 251 - Biology I 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 252 - Biology I Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 255 - Biology II 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 256 - Biology II Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 257 - Human Anatomy & Physiology 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 258 - Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 271 - Microbiology Credit Hours and
BIOL 272 - Microbiology Lab Credit Hours
BIOL 280 - Human Dissection 2 Credit Hours
CHEM 215 - College Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 216 - College Chemistry I Lab 2 Credit Hours
CHEM 225 - College Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 226 - College Chemistry II Lab 2 Credit Hours
PHYS 100 - Introductory College Physics I 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 130 - Introductory College Physics I Lab 1 Credit Hours
PHYS 101 - Introductory College Physics II 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 135 - Introductory College Physics II Lab 1 Credit Hours

Pre-Law

Law schools generally do not require a specific major or emphasis, but most law school applicants have undergraduate degrees in History, Political Science or Philosophy. Regardless of their undergraduate major, lawyers need a strong background in logic and critical thinking. Here are suggested electives to help prepare you for a legal career:

SOSC 101 - American Government 3 Credit Hours
SOSC 102 - State and Local Government 3 Credit Hours
HIST 201 - United States History I (to 1877) 3 Credit Hours
HIST 202 - United States History II (1877-present) 3 Credit Hours
HUM 102 - Intro to Logic & Critical Thinking 3 Credit Hours
HUM 104 - Ethics 3 Credit Hours
BUSI 222 - Business Law
CRIM 121 - Intro To Criminal Justice 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 122 - Criminal Law 3 Credit Hours

Pre-Pharmacy

The following elective and general education courses are recommended to help prepare you for pharmacy school:

BIOL 251 - Biology I 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 252 - Biology I Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 257 - Human Anatomy & Physiology 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 258 - Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 271 - Microbiology Credit Hours and
BIOL 272 - Microbiology Lab Credit Hours
CHEM 215 - College Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 216 - College Chemistry I Lab 2 Credit Hours
CHEM 225 - College Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 226 - College Chemistry II Lab 2 Credit Hours
MATH 143 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours
MATH 150 - Analytic Geometry And Calculus I 5 Credit Hours
PHYS 100 - Introductory College Physics I 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 130 - Introductory College Physics I Lab 1 Credit Hours
PHYS 101 - Introductory College Physics II 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 135 - Introductory College Physics II Lab 1 Credit Hours

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

The following elective and general education courses are recommended to help prepare you for a career as a veterinarian:

BIOL 251 - Biology I 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 252 - Biology I Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 255 - Biology II 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 256 - Biology II Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 271 - Microbiology Credit Hours and
BIOL 272 - Microbiology Lab Credit Hours
CHEM 215 - College Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 216 - College Chemistry I Lab 2 Credit Hours
CHEM 225 - College Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 226 - College Chemistry II Lab 2 Credit Hours
PHYS 100 - Introductory College Physics I 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 130 - Introductory College Physics I Lab 1 Credit Hours
PHYS 101 - Introductory College Physics II 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 135 - Introductory College Physics II Lab 1 Credit Hours

Pre-Respiratory Care

The following elective and general education courses are recommended to help prepare for a career in respiratory therapy:

BIOL 257 - Human Anatomy & Physiology 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 258 - Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 271 - Microbiology Credit Hours and
BIOL 272 - Microbiology Lab Credit Hours
MATH 143 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours
PHYS 100 - Introductory College Physics I 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 130 - Introductory College Physics I Lab 1 Credit Hours

Pre-Physician Assistant

The following elective and general education courses are recommended to help prepare for a career as a physician assistant:

BIOL 251 - Biology I 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 252 - Biology I Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 255 - Biology II 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 256 - Biology II Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 257 - Human Anatomy & Physiology 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 258 - Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 271 - Microbiology Credit Hours and
BIOL 272 - Microbiology Lab Credit Hours
CHEM 215 - College Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 216 - College Chemistry I Lab 2 Credit Hours
CHEM 225 - College Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 226 - College Chemistry II Lab 2 Credit Hours
MATH 143 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours

Pre-Optometry

To prepare for a career as an optometrist, the following general education and elective courses are recommended:

BIOL 251 - Biology I 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 252 - Biology I Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 255 - Biology II 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 256 - Biology II Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 257 - Human Anatomy & Physiology 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 258 - Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 271 - Microbiology Credit Hours and
BIOL 272 - Microbiology Lab Credit Hours
CHEM 215 - College Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 216 - College Chemistry I Lab 2 Credit Hours
CHEM 225 - College Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 226 - College Chemistry II Lab 2 Credit Hours
MATH 143 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours
MATH 150 - Analytic Geometry And Calculus I 5 Credit Hours
PHYS 100 - Introductory College Physics I 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 130 - Introductory College Physics I Lab 1 Credit Hours
PHYS 101 - Introductory College Physics II 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 135 - Introductory College Physics II Lab 1 Credit Hours

Pre-Med

The American Medical Association recommends a rigorous course of undergraduate study to prepare for medical school. Here are suggested courses to help you prepare:

BIOL 251 - Biology I 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 252 - Biology I Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 255 - Biology II 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 256 - Biology II Lab 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 271 - Microbiology Credit Hours and
BIOL 272 - Microbiology Lab Credit Hours
BIOL 280 - Human Dissection 2 Credit Hours
CHEM 215 - College Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 216 - College Chemistry I Lab 2 Credit Hours
CHEM 225 - College Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 226 - College Chemistry II Lab 2 Credit Hours
MATH 143 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours
MATH 150 - Analytic Geometry And Calculus I 5 Credit Hours
PHYS 100 - Introductory College Physics I 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 130 - Introductory College Physics I Lab 1 Credit Hours
PHYS 101 - Introductory College Physics II 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 135 - Introductory College Physics II Lab 1 Credit Hours