Pre-Allied Health
This curriculum is designed for those students who do not have a minimum ACT Composite score of 16 but are interested in pursuing a nursing or allied health program. This curriculum stresses Natural Sciences with labs and will provide a good academic base. However, it does not lead directly to a four-year degree in Allied Health. The curriculum below leads to an Associate of Arts Degree.
Following this program will allow graduation with an Associate of Arts degree or a student may select another major at any time during his/her enrollment at Holmes.
Health Sciences Pathway
Following this program will allow graduation with an Associate of Arts degree or a student may select another major at any time during his/her enrollment at Holmes.
Health Sciences Pathway
Program Curriculum
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
- English Composition I ENG 1113
- College Algebra MAT 1313
- Orientation LLS 1313
- Fine Arts Elective (3)
- History Elective (3)
Total 15 Hours
Second Semester
- English Composition II ENG 1123
- Medical Terminology for Health Professions BIO 1813
- Nutrition BIO 1613
- Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113
- History Elective (3)
Total 15 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
- General Biology I BIO 1134
- Enhancement of Study LLS 1413
- Computer Applications I CSC 1123
- Human Growth & Development EPY/PSY 2533
- Literature Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
- Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 2514
- First Aid & CPR HPR 2213
- General Psychology PSY 1513
- Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
- Humanities Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
Applications to nursing programs require:
1. BSN: ACT Composite score of 21 or higher
2. ADN: ACT Composite score of 18 or higher, ACT Math score of 17 or 3-hour College Algebra or higher, and an ACT Reading score of 18.
3. LPN: ACT Composite score of 16 or higher
1. BSN: ACT Composite score of 21 or higher
2. ADN: ACT Composite score of 18 or higher, ACT Math score of 17 or 3-hour College Algebra or higher, and an ACT Reading score of 18.
3. LPN: ACT Composite score of 16 or higher
Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.
