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Pre-Health Occupations A.S. Degree - Allied Health Local GE

This degree prepares students interested in a variety of Allied Health occupations. The degree will prepare students with a rigorous course of study prior to selecting the program of their chosen career. Students will complete coursework with an emphasis on basic science, healthcare delivery and culturally competent patient care.

Total Units:

57.5-64

First Year

Semester 1

14-16 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
AH 108 ^Z Introduction to Health Occupations	2		F
AH 311 ¹ ^Z Medical Language for Health-Care Providers	3		F(O), S(O), Su(O)
ENGWR 341 ^Z Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing	3	ENGWR 101	F	CRC Area L1A
Local Area 2 – Math Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning ^Z	3-5	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su	CRC Area L2
Local Area 6 – Ethnic Studies ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area L6

^Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

¹Formerly AH 110

Semester 2

16-17 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
BIOL 100 ¹ ^Z Introduction to Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology or	3		F(O), S, Su
BIOL 102 ¹ ^Z Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology	4		F, S
COMM C1000 ^Z Introduction to Public Speaking or	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	F, S, Su	CRC Area L1B
COMM 331 ^Z Group Discussion	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	F, S, Su	CRC Area L1B
PSYC 371 ^Z Life Span Developmental Psychology or	3		F(O)	CRC Area L4
FCS 324 ^Z Human Development: A Life Span	3		F(O), S(O), Su(O)
NUTRI 300 ^Z Nutrition	3		F(O), S(O), Su(O)	CRC Area L7B
Local Area 7A – Physical Education ^Z	1		F, S, Su	CRC Area L7A
Elective ²	3		F, S, Su

¹ Or BIOL 430 A& P (5 u) and BIOL 431 A&P (5 u)—RECOMMEND taking BIOL 430 & 431 in Semester 3 and 4, respectively.

² Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Year 2

Semester 3

12.5-16 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
AH 120 ^Z Human Disease	3	Co or Pre-req: AH 110 and BIOL 100 or 102	F(O), S(O)
PHYS 310 ^Z Conceptual Physics	3	MATH 100 or 102	F, S	CRC Area L5
Local Area 3 – Arts and Humanities ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area L3
AH 498 ¹ ^Z Work Experience in Allied Health	0.5-4		F, S, Su
Elective ²	3		F, S, Su

¹ Student must be in a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer position or job.

² Suggestion-PSYC 300 Gen Principles, F(O), S(O), Su(O), CRC Area V(b). Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 4

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
Local Area 4 – Social and Behavioral Sciences ¹ ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area L4
COMM 325 ^Z Intercultural Communication or	3	Advisory: ENGWR 101	F, S, Su
ANTH 313 ^Z Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Medical Focus	3	Eligible for ENGWR 300	S(O), Su
Elective ²	3		F, S, Su
Elective ²	3		F, S, Su
Elective ²	3		F, S, Su

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available (P) = partially online

¹ If PYSC 371 not taken.

² Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Career Options/Outlook:

Students completing this degree will be prepared to enter programs for careers in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assisting, Health Information Technology, Nursing and others. Students may choose to complete this degree in preparation for transfer to a health sciences baccalaureate degree program. Completion of this degree does not guarantee enrollment/admission in any health occupation program.

Career opportunities may require more than an associate degree.

Selecting the Right BIOL Course:

Which BIOL Anatomy & Physiology course to take will depend on the career that the student wants to pursue. Students should consult with a counselor to determine the right Anatomy & Physiology course to take.

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC Area, CSU Area or IGETC Area without pre- or co-requisite can be taken at any semester.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

About this map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published November 17, 2025

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