2023-2024 Catalog

Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree (Pharmacy Technician Option)

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
    • Check with your advisor.

Program Description

This degree program will prepare students to assist pharmacists with dispensing information and processing prescriptions. Most states and employers require pharmacy technicians to be certified/registered with an official board of pharmacy. Many pharmacy technician job openings prefer individuals who are currently enrolled in a pharmacy technician school or are already certified.

 

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 (15 hours)

AH 1143Medical Terminology

3

ENGL 1113Composition I

3

MATH 1023College Algebra

3

MIS 1003Introduction to Computers

3

GSTD 1043Rocket Awareness Orientation

3

Semester II (16 hours)

BI 2234Microbiology

4

BIOL 2003Nutrition and Diet

3

ENGL 1123Composition II

3

MOA 2003Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology

3

PSYC 2003General Psychology

3

Semester III (13 hours)

BIOL 2404Anatomy & Physiology I

4

CHEM 1114General Chemistry I

4

HSCI 2002First Aid & CPR for Healthcare Providers

2

PSYC 2103Developmental Psychology

3

Semester IV (16 hours)

BIOL 2414Anatomy & Physiology II

4

HS 1403Personal & Community Health

3

MATH 1073Math for Healthcare Professionals

3

MOA 1013Basic Pharmacology

3

SOC 2003Introduction to Sociology

3

Total Credit Hours: 60