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Surgical Technology

University of Arkansas for Medical Services

This program plan is based on entrance requirements for the Associate of Science in Surgical Technology program of the College of Health Related Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.

First consideration for admission the UAMS program will be given to those who have submitted the required application items by March 31. The program runs from fall of a given year through the summer of the following year.

Contact University of Arkansas for Medical Services (UAMS): College of Health-related Professions or consult your advisor regarding other admission requirements.

Requirements for other institutions and programs may vary. Students interested in other programs should contact the institution directly.

NOTE: Courses without specific prerequisites may be rearranged within this schedule format for ease of scheduling. See your advisor.

Related website: UAMS Department of Surgical Technology

The 51 credit hours specified are required to fulfill ASU-Beebe prerequisites and admission requirements for the College of Health Related Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.

Advisor

Wilene Leach

Assistant Professor of Mathematics
ASU-Beebe
Office: Science Building
Phone: 501-882-8215
E-mail: wleach@asub.edu

Associate of Arts

ASU-Beebe does not offer a degree in Surgical Technology. However, students are able to take courses that will transfer toward another university's degree program.

Total Credit Hours: 63 hours

First Semester (16 credit hours)

BIOL 1004 Biological Science
MATH 1023 College Algebra
ENG 1003 Freshman English I
PSY 2013 Introduction to Psychology
CIS 1503 Microcomputer Applications I

Second Semester (16 credit hours)

ZOOL 1014 Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology
ENG 1013 Freshman English II
SPCH 1203 Oral Communications
SOC 2213 Principles of Sociology
** PE 1623 Concepts of Fitness

** Students electing to pursue an Associate of Science degree may omit these requirements as well as elective hours. However, this will not meet ASU-Beebe degree requirements.

Third Semester (16 credit hours)

BIOL 2104 Microbiology
** ENG 2003 World Literature I
* Elective (6 credit hours): See Electives at the bottom of the page

Choose one of the following:

HIST 2763 The U.S. to 1876
HIST 2773 The U.S. since 1876
POSCI 2103 Introduction to U.S. Government

** Students electing to pursue an Associate of Science degree may omit these requirements as well as elective hours. However, this will not meet ASU-Beebe degree requirements.

Fourth Semester (15 credit hours)

* Elective (6 credit hours): See Electives at the bottom of the page
** ENG 2013 World Literature II

Choose one of the following:

** HIST 1013 World Civilization to 1660
** HIST 1023 World Civilization since 1660

Choose one of the following:

** MUS 2503 Fine Arts Musical
** ART 2503 Fine Arts Visual
** THEA 2503 Fine Arts Theatre

Choose one of the following:

** HUM 2003 Introduction to Humanities I
** HUM 2013 Introduction to Humanities II

** Students electing to pursue an Associate of Science degree may omit these requirements as well as elective hours. However, this will not meet ASU-Beebe degree requirements.

Electives

BIOL 2013 Introduction to Nutrition
CHEM 1003 Introduction to Chemistry
PSY 2533 Lifespan Development
SOC 2233 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Choose one of the following:

HLTH 2513 Principles of Personal Health
HLTH 2523 First Aid and Safety

Choose one of the following:

ECON 2313 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2333 Economic Issues and Concepts
GEOG 2613 Introduction to Geography
GEOG 2603 World Regional Geography

Allied Health-related Websites

The ASU-Beebe system is not responsible for content from the following websites. The links are provided as a general resource for students and in no way suggests any endorsement from the ASU-Beebe system.

» All Allied Health Schools: Arkansas Listing
» American Medical Association about Allied Health Careers
» Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions
» Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
» Explore Health Careers
» Occupational Outlook Handbook (2006-07 Edition)

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