Pre-Professional Majors

Pre-Medical Major

The Associate of Science

Contact Information
Dr. Karen Carey
731-424-3520 ext. 302
kcarey@jscc.edu

Program and Career Description

The Associate of Science in Pre-Medical Professions is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of the bachelor's degree in a community college setting. Our students have the opportunity to work closely with science faculty, have ample access to science labs, and should be well prepared to continue their educations at a university. Students seeking medical careers may consider careers as a doctor, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, or pharmacist. These professions require a doctorate degree. Other career options include occupational therapists, physical therapists, dental hygienists, and medical technologist. These professions may require a bachelor's degree.

Career Beginning Salary Range Experienced Salary Range Projected % Job Growth Through 2012
Doctors of Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Dentistry, or Chiropractic $30,696 to $112,120 $43,800 to $145,600 17%
Physical and Occupational Therapists $31,600 to$50,000 $52,800 to $77,500 36%
Dental Hygienists $28,470 to $44,790 $45,590 to $89,700 56%

Statistics are based on state averages from the Tennessee Career Information Delivery System. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Transfer Options

At Jackson State, we work hard to make sure that you graduate with your associate' degree and arrive at a university prepared to start junior-level courses. That' why we have special articulation agreements with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) schools that allow students completing the Associate of Science Pre-Medical Professions degree to transfer as juniors. TBR universities with appropriate degree programs include:

Other schools in West Tennessee with appropriate degree programs include the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences, University of Tennessee at Martin, Lambuth University, Bethel College, Lane College, Freed Hardeman University, and Union University. Students transferring to one of these universities may be required to take additional courses before becoming a junior.

Accreditation Information

Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Program Requirements

(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)

Communication Requirement (All required)
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
ENGL 1020 English Composition II
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech

Choose THREE Humanities Courses (One must be a literature Course)
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
COM 1030 Intro to Film
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre

Choose TWO Social and Behavioral Science Courses
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics
GEO 201 Survey of World Regions
PHED 2050 Health and Wellness
POLS 1100 U.S. Government and Politics I
POLS 1200 U.S. Government and Politics II
PSY 101 General Psychology I
PSY 102 General Psychology II
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 202 Social Problems

Choose TWO History Courses (American History is required for TBR Schools.)
HIST 1110 Survey of World Civilizations I
HIST 1120 Survey of World Civilizations II
HIST 2010 Survey of American History I
HIST 2020 Survey of American History II

Choose TWO Natural Science Courses
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II

Choose ONE Mathematics Course
MATH 1830 Applied Calculus or
MATH 1910 Calculus I

Major Required Courses
BIOL 1110 General Biology I
BIOL 1120 General Biology II

Choose THREE Courses
CHEM 2010 Organic Chemistry I or
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I
CHEM 2020 Organic Chemistry II or
PHYS 2020 Non Calculus Based Physics II
BIOL 2230 Microbiology

As the pre-medical professions emphasis covers a broad spectrum of opportunities, it is suggested that a student interested in a medical career consult a pre-medical profession advisor.

Associate of Science Pre-Medical Professions Major requires 61-62 college level credits.

This is a transfer program which was granted an exception to the 60 hour limit requirement reached through Tennessee Board of Regents consensus. The exception was granted due to additional hours needed to adequately cover the necessary learning outcomes in the program. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.

Sample Schedule

1st Year, Fall Semester
Number Course Name Credits
BIOL 1110 General Biology I 4
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I 4
ENGL 1010 English Composition I 3
Major Elective 4
Total Credits 15

1st Year, Spring Semester
Number Course Name Credits
BIOL 1120 General Biology II 4
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II 4
ENGL 1020 English Composition II 3
MATH 1830 Applied Calculus or Higher 3-4
Total Credits 14-15

2nd Year, Fall Semester
Number Course Name Credits
ENGL Literature Course 3
HIST History Course 3
Humanities Course 3
Major Elective 4
Social and Behavioral Science Course 3
Total Credits 16

2nd Year, Spring Semester
Number Course Name Credits
BIOL 2230 Microbiology 4
HIST History Course 3
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech 3
Humanities Course 3
Social and Behavioral Science Course 3
Total Credits 16