Stark State’s pre-medical professional associate degree provides the foundational science and math coursework needed for careers in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, or veterinary science. It features small classes, hands-on lab experiences, and strong transfer pathways to four-year universities, helping students continue into advanced healthcare programs.
Major code: 1280 Arts and Sciences Division Biology Department
The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing. Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.
2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026
Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman Experience | ||
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| English Composition and Oral Communication | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| College Composition (Required) | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Effective Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select two of the following across two disciplines: | 6 | |
| Basic Economics | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Sociology | ||
| Diversity in American Society | ||
| Arts and Humanities | ||
| Select two of the following across two disciplines: | 6 | |
| British Literature: Medieval to 1785 | ||
| British Literature: 1785 to Present | ||
| Introduction to Shakespeare | ||
| American Literature: Colonial to 1865 | ||
| American Literature: 1865 to Present | ||
| Film Appreciation | ||
| Women's Literature | ||
| Major Modern Writers | ||
| United States History I to 1877 | ||
| United States History II from 1877 | ||
| World Civilization to 17th Century | ||
| World Civilization from 17th Century | ||
| Ethics (Recommended) | ||
| Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Precalculus 1 | ||
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Select 13 credit hours, 1 lab course required, from the following: | 13 | |
| General Biology I | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| General Chemistry I 2 | ||
| Concentration Core | ||
| CHM142 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHM241 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHM242 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| MTH124 | Statistics | 3 |
| Concentration Electives | ||
| Select additional courses to complete the total of 60 - 64 credit hours from the following: 3 | 6-9 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Principles of Human Structure and Function | ||
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
| General Genetics | ||
| Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
| Biochemistry I | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | ||
| Principles of Physics | ||
| College Physics I with Algebra | ||
| College Physics II with Algebra | ||
| Special Topics in Science I | ||
| Special Topics in Science II | ||
| Special Topics In Science III | ||
| Study Away: Experiential Learning | ||
| Total Hours | 60-64 | |
- 1
A student may take MTH125 College Algebra and MTH130 Trigonometry over two semesters to satisfy this requirement
- 2
Because of the strong emphasis on science in this major, applicants must have successfully completed chemistry in high school. Students who did not complete chemistry in high school, or who prefer to refresh their knowledge of the material, should complete the listed pre-requisites.
- 3
Please obtain the complete list of entrance requirements for the professional medical school(s) to which you would like to apply and consult your academic advisor to determine what electives to take
Full-Time Student Advising Notes
Academic Advising
Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.
Course Sequence
The semester-by-semester listing on the next page provides the normal scheduling option for full-time associate degree students who plan to finish in two years.
Elective Additional Credit
Self-selection of courses and not following the approved degree program could adversely affect graduation, transfer to a 4-year institution, and financial aid. Visit Transferology at http://www.transferology.com to assist in developing a plan for transferring to another college or university. Students should select Ohio Transfer 36 approved and TAG approved courses.
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s degree requirements and course transferability are controlled by the institution to which the student plans to transfer.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| BIO141 | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHM141 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Logic Elective | 4-5 | |
| Hours | 14-15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIO142 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CHM142 | General Chemistry II (Required) | 5 |
| ENG124 | College Composition (Required) | 3 |
| Arts Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Arts Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Social Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CHM241 | Organic Chemistry I 2 | 5 |
| Concentration Elective 3 | 3-5 | |
| English Composition and Oral Communication Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 11-13 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| CHM242 | Organic Chemistry II 2 | 5 |
| MTH124 | Statistics | 3 |
| Social Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Concentration Elective 3 | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 14-15 | |
| Total Hours | 60-64 | |
English Composition and Oral Communication Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COM121 | Effective Speaking | 3 |
| COM122 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ENG231 | College Composition II | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Science Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS122 | Basic Economics | 3 |
| PSY121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC121 | Sociology | 3 |
| SOC225 | Diversity in American Society | 3 |
Arts and Humanities Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG233 | British Literature: Medieval to 1785 | 3 |
| ENG234 | British Literature: 1785 to Present | 3 |
| ENG236 | American Literature: Colonial to 1865 | 3 |
| ENG237 | American Literature: 1865 to Present | 3 |
| HIS121 | United States History I to 1877 | 3 |
| HIS122 | United States History II from 1877 | 3 |
| PHL122 | Ethics | 3 |
Mathematics, Statistics, Logic Elective
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MTH125 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MTH135 | Precalculus | 5 |
Concentration Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO121 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO122 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO123 | Principles of Human Structure and Function | 5 |
| BIO221 | Principles of Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO241 | General Genetics | 4 |
| BIO242 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| CHM243 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| MTH223 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| PHY101 | Principles of Physics | 4 |
| PHY121 | College Physics I with Algebra | 4 |
| PHY122 | College Physics II with Algebra | 4 |
| SCI271 | Special Topics in Science I | 1 |
| SCI272 | Special Topics in Science II | 2 |
| SCI273 | Special Topics In Science III | 3 |
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Properly document their work and present it in notebook entries and lab reports.
- Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication. Scientific thinking and critical analysis will be stressed.
- Show proficiency in qualitative and quantitative analysis.