Successful completion of the Associate in Science, Allied Health ‐ Pre‐Nursing Option, prepares the student with the knowledge, skills and qualities necessary to apply to most nursing programs. The program includes the prerequisites necessary for most registered nursing programs at community colleges and may be transferable to nursing majors at various universities. Some variation in degree requirements may exist for a particular program; therefore, it is essential that students refer to the catalog of their intended institution and contact a counselor to ensure that all required coursework is completed. For the degree, students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

✔ Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements;

✔ California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE) pattern;

✔ or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Demonstrate an understanding of the functions of the organ systems of the human body.

✔ Use the Scientific Method to investigate biological questions and critically evaluate and effectively communicate scientific data.

✔ Understand and apply foundational knowledge for a future allied health career or program of study.