Associate of Science in Biology
The degree of Associate of Science in Biology offered by the Department of Biology and Physical Sciences is conferred upon students who complete an approved program of study with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0. Transfer students may apply a maximum of 30 hours of transfer credit toward this degree. An additional limitation of transfer credits is that no more than 8 hours of the transferred credit may be science credits. A minimum grade of C must be earned in all courses to apply for graduation credit. This requirement is necessary to meet the primary goal of this program, which is to prepare students to pursue clinical training leading to a Bachelor’s degree at another college or university. This transfer requires that all courses be completed with a grade of C or better.
Currently, there are two approved tracks for the Associate’s degree. One track represents the approved minimum requirements necessary for an Associate’s degree. The other track is specifically designed to meet the published requirements for the Dental Hygiene program at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans. Completion of a particular track does not guarantee admission into any program, since programs are generally competitive in their selection process.
Associate’s Degree Track Requirements
Biology
The Associate of Science in Biology degree is a program of a general nature designed for the student who has not decided on a career path in Biology. It is readily adaptable to a specific goal and is the type of degree associated with the completion of General Education requirements for progression into science or clinical programs not currently offered at University of Holy Cross.
Freshman
BIO 101
| General Biology | 3 |
| And | |
| BIO 101L | General Biology Lab | 1 |
| | |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
HIS
| History Elective | 3 |
| MAT 105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 160 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
ART/FNA/MUS
| Fine Arts | 3 |
PHI
| Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
THE
| Theology Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31 |
Sophomore
BIO
| Biology Electives | 9 |
| | |
| CHE 141 | General College Chemistry I | 3 |
| And | |
| CHE 141L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| | |
| CHE 142 | General College Chemistry II | 3 |
| And | |
| CHE 142L | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| | |
ENG 200
| Introduction to Literary Forms | 3 |
HIS
| History Elective | 3 |
Electives
| Free Electives | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Summary
| Biology |
13 |
| Chemistry |
8 |
| Electives |
6 |
| English |
9 |
| Fine Arts |
3 |
| Mathematics |
6 |
| Philosophy |
3 |
| History |
6 |
| Speech |
3 |
| Theology |
3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Pre-Dental Hygiene track
The track of Pre-Dental Hygiene leading to an Associate of Science in Biology degree is a degree program that meets the minimum requirements for acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program at Louisiana State University. Completion of this degree does not guarantee admission, and more course work may be necessary to be a competitive candidate for the program at LSU or similar programs in the United States. Guidance from the departmental advisor and contact with the admissions office of the specific dental hygiene programs should be sought in order to make the most effective applications.
Pre-Dental Hygiene Track Freshman
BIO 101
| General Biology | 3 |
| And | |
| BIO 101L | General Biology Lab | 1 |
| | |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
HIS
| History Elective | 3 |
| MAT 105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 160 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
THE
| Theology Elective | 3 |
PHI
| Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 34 |
Sophomore
| BIO 370/HSC 370 | Microbiology | 3 |
| And | |
| BIO 370L | Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| | |
| BIO 310 | Zoology | 3 |
| And | |
| BIO 310L | Zoology Lab | 1 |
| | |
BIO 261
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| And | |
| BIO 261L | Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| | |
BIO 262
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| And | |
| BIO 262L | Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| | |
| CHE 141 | General College Chemistry I | 3 |
| And | |
| CHE 141L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| | |
| CHE 142 | General College Chemistry II | 3 |
| And | |
| CHE 142L | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| | |
ENG 200
| Introduction to Literary Forms | 3 |
HIS
| History Elective | 3 |
ART/FNA/MUS
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
Total Credit Hours: 67
Summary
| Biology |
20 |
| Chemistry |
8 |
| Psychology |
3 |
| English |
9 |
| Fine Arts |
3 |
| Mathematics |
6 |
| Philosophy |
3 |
| Sociology |
3 |
| History |
6 |
| Speech |
3 |
| Theology |
3 |
Total Credit Hours: 67