Transfer Options
- Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
- BAS Organizational Supervision
- Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
- Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership
- Other four-year colleges/universities
Program Description
This degree option is designed to provide the student with comprehensive general education and pre-health courses to satisfy entry-level eligibility requirements into health-related programs at Southern Arkansas University and other Arkansas colleges. Students planning to transfer should consult an academic advisor at the selected transfer college regarding admission procedures and course requirements.
General Information
- Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree.
General Requirements
- This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.
- All degree-seeking students are required to take Student Success.
- A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
- Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.
Residency Requirement
The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements. Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.
ACTS Course Numbers
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.
Degree Plan
Semester I (16 hours)
Semester II (16 hours)
Choose three (3) hours from these courses:
MATH 1073 Math for Healthcare Professionals should be taken ONLY for entrance into the Practical Nursing Program. All other students should complete MATH 1023 College Algebra.
Semester III (14 hours)
Choose three (3) hours from these courses:
Choose four (4) hours from these courses:
PHYS 2014 College Physics should be taken only for entrance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. All other students should complete CHEM 1114 General Chemistry.
Semester IV (14 hours)
| BIOL 2414 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| HS 2413 | First Aid & CPR for Educators | 3 |
PE ___1
| PE Elective | 1 |
| SOC 2003 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Choose three (3) hours from these courses:
SONO 1003 Foundations of Sonography should be taken only for entrance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. All other students should complete Personal & Community Health.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Prerequisites
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (27 Hours)
LPN/Paramedic to RN (31 Hours)
Practical Nursing (10 Hours)