SCP Course Prerequisites

(At least 6 credits of course work and 2 credits of laboratory course work). Must be courses that apply toward a baccalaureate degree in any traditional science field. Courses for non-science majors or nursing majors are not acceptable towards the prerequisite requirements.

(At least 3 credits of course work and 1 credit of laboratory course work). Must be courses that apply toward a baccalaureate degree in any traditional science field. Courses for non-science majors or nursing majors are not acceptable towards the prerequisite requirements.

(At least 3 credits of course work). If human anatomy is not available, then a comparative anatomy and physiology course may be substituted. Must be a course that applies toward a baccalaureate degree in any traditional science field. Courses for non-science majors or nursing majors are not acceptable towards the prerequisite requirements.

(At least 3 credits of course work). Must be a course that applies toward a baccalaureate degree in any traditional science field. Courses for non-science majors or nursing majors are not acceptable towards the prerequisite requirements.

(At least 6 credits of course work and 2 credits of laboratory course work). Must be courses that apply toward a baccalaureate degree in any traditional science field. Inorganic courses include: General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Quantitative Analysis. Courses for non-science majors or nursing majors are not acceptable towards the prerequisite requirements.

(At least 6 credits of course work and 2 credits of laboratory course work). Must be courses that apply toward a baccalaureate degree in any traditional science field. Organic Chemistry courses must have “Organic” in the course title. Courses for non-science majors or nursing majors are not acceptable towards the prerequisite requirements.

(At least 3 credits of course work and 1 credit of laboratory course work). Must be courses that apply toward a baccalaureate degree in any traditional science field. Courses for non-science majors or nursing majors are not acceptable towards the prerequisite requirements.

Three credits of math-based Calculus are required. Pre-calculus may not be substituted for this requirement.

One three credit course in statistics that is taught in a math or science department is required.34

Two three credit courses that fulfill the general English requirement of a baccalaureate degree. Remedial or “English as a second language” courses are not acceptable.

One three credit course that fulfills the literature requirement of a baccalaureate degree.

Two three credit courses that fulfill the history requirement of a baccalaureate degree.

One three credit course in U.S. government or Texas Government.A student wishing to fulfill requirements for a baccalaureate degree in a state supported Texas university must also have a three credit course in Texas government.

One three credit course that may be counted as an elective requirement in fine arts and humanities for a baccalaureate degree.

One three credit course that may be counted as an elective requirement in social and behavioral sciences for a baccalaureate degree.

Although not required, it is highly recommended that applicants take one three credit course in which public speaking is a major component of the course. A communications course that does not require public speaking is also desirable.