Pre-Professional Sciences Associate in Science

ACADEMICS

Few colleges the size of Redlands have such a wide range of academic programs — not to mention the levels of excellence. Redlands houses a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the largest Honors Society for two-year colleges.

Undergraduates at Redlands get to be involved in conducting research. Plus, all classes are taught by the full professor: there are no graduate-student teachers.

ADMISSIONS

We want you to have a positive and productive college experience right from the start! You can use our convenient online scheduler to arrange a campus tour.

Redlands welcomes many students who are the first in their family to pursue college, as well as students from around the world. Our staff is ready to help you throughout the process, sorting out any confusion about the process and any specific needs a student has.

ABOUT

Redlands is a unique place. Maybe that's why students feel so comfortable being themselves as students here: comfortable and confident pursuing their unique interests.

Redlands students feel like they are on familiar footing — with the opportunity to go anywhere! With programs from nursing to agricultural studies to the arts and sciences, Redlands students have gone on to excel across Oklahoma and beyond.

Life at Redlands

College is a big step: take it any direction you want to go at Redlands! From offering high quality on-campus housing in our modern apartments to providing game-day excitement with our men's and women's teams, this is no ordinary two-year school.

Our campus and our classes are sized right: you won't just be a face in the crowd at Redlands. Come and have the full college experience!

Paying for Redlands

A college education at Redlands costs less than the Oklahoma state average for public institutions (based on cost per credit hour). For students planning to attain a four-year degree, completing the first two at Redlands can save you thousands.

Figuring out the process of paying for college can be intimidating, especially in households where parents haven't gone themselves. We make it easy.

General Requirements: Total Hours: 60-61 • Minimum GPA: 2.0
Program Description: This Associate in Science degree program is designed to meet the needs of students to continue studies at a four-year university or professional college in the biological, physical, and health related sciences; education or mathematics. Biological sciences fields include agriculture, botany, zoology, ecology, microbiology, forestry, physiology, and environmental science. Physical sciences fields include geology, astronomy, meteorology, physics, and chemistry. Professional health fields include nursing, dentistry, optometry, medicine, veterinary medicine, and physical and occupational therapy.

General Education Requirements: 37 hours
Area	Min. Hours	Course Code	Course Description
Communications	6	ENGL 1113	English Composition I
		ENGL 1213	English Composition II
Social Science	6	HIST 1483 or HIST 1493	U.S. HIST to 1877 or U.S. HIST 1877-Pres
		POLS 1113	U.S. Government
Life Science	4-5	BISC 1115	Principles of Biology with Lab
		ZOOL 2134	Anatomy with Lab
		ZOOL 1125	Zoology with Lab
Physical Science	5	CHEM 1315	General Chemistry I with Lab
		PHYS 1115	Physics I with Lab
Humanities	6	See humanities course options.
Mathematics	6	MATH 1513	College Algebra
		MATH 1613	Trigonometry or
		MATH 2193	Elementary Statistics
Selected Gen Ed Requirements	3	ANTH, ART, GEG, HIST, HUM, MUS, PHIL, POLS, PSY, SOC, SPA, SPCH
Institutional Requirements	1	COL 1111	College Success

Program Core Requirement: 23 hours
Science/Math	15-23	BISC 1115	Principles of Biology w/ Lab
		BOT, MICR, ZOOL, ASTR, CHEM, GEOL, PHSC, PHYS
		MATH 1613	Trigonometry
		MATH 2193	Elementary Statistics
		MATH 2714	Calculus I
		MATH 2734	Calculus II
		MATH 2754	Calculus III
		NASC
Electives	0-8	AHS 1123	Medical Terminology
		AHS 2013	Nutrition
		AHS 2113	Pharmacology
		AGSU 1013	Introduction to Agroecology and Sustainable Practices
		AGSU 1024	Aquaponics
		AGSU 1032	Alternative Sustainable Enterprises
		AGSU 2022	Vermiculture Technology
		PSY 2163	Developmental Psychology

Plan of Study

Course Code	Course Description	Hours
Freshman 1st Semester
ENGL 1113	English Composition I	3
HIST 1483 or HIST 1493	U.S. HIST to 1877 or U.S. HIST 1877-Pres	3
MATH 1513	College Algebra	3
BISC 1115 or ZOOL 1125 or ZOOL 2134	Biology w/lab or Zoology w/lab or Anatomy w/lab	4-5
COL 1111	College Success	1
Total		14-15

Freshman 2nd Semester
ENGL 1213	English Composition II	3
POLS 1113	U.S. Government	3
MATH 2193 or MATH 1613	Elementary Statistics or Trigonometry	3
CHEM 1315	General Chemistry w/lab	5
Select Gen Ed	ANTH, ART, GEG, HIST, HUM, MUS, PHIL, POLS, PSY, SOC, SPA, SPCH	3
Total		17

Sophomore 1st Semester
Program Requirement (Science/Math)	ASTR, BISC, CHEM, GEOL, *MATH, MICR, NASC, PHSC, ZOOL	7-12
Program Requirement (Electives)	AHS 1123, 2013, 2113, AGSU 1013, 1024, 1032, 2022, PSY 2163	4-6
Humanities	ART, ENGL, HUM, MUS, PHIL	3
Total		14-21

Sophomore 2nd Semester
Program Requirement (Science/Math)	ASTR, BISC, BOT, CHEM, GEOL, *MATH, MICR, NASC, PHSC, PHYS, ZOOL	8-11
Program Requirement (Electives)	AHS 1123, 2013, 2113, AGSU 1013, 1024, 1032, 2022, PSY 2163	4-6
Humanities	ART, ENGL, HUM, MUS, PHIL	3
Total		15-19
NOTE: MATH includes: 1613, 2193, 2714, 2734, 2754 = General Education Requirement = Program Core Requirement and * = Option Requirement

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the program are expected to fulfill the following educational outcomes:

Evaluate real world scientific issues affecting society.
Analyze data to reach a reasonable conclusion.
Communicate the key points of the subject matter.
Examine ethical dilemmas and possible resolutions