Associate in General Education - Surgical Technology Applicant (AGE) A10300S

The Associate in General Education - Surgical Technology Applicant (AGE) is designed for students who wish to begin their study toward a career in Surgical Technology. This degree is designed to allow exploration within the discipline of Surgical Technology while working toward acceptance in the competitive admission program. Many of the courses are equivalent to college transfer courses; however, the program is not principally designed for college transfer. 

Admission to the Surgical Technology program is competitive. Students completing the Associate in General Education - Surgical Technology program are not guaranteed admission into the program. Students completing the Associate in General Education - Surgical Technology Applicant program will be awarded the Associate in General Education degree.

I. General Education Core (16 Semester Hours Credit)

A. English Composition (6 SHC)

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

ENG 112Writing/Research in the Disciplines
3
0

3

B. Humanities/Fine Arts (3 SHC)

Select one of the following:

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
HUM 110Technology and Society
3
0

3

HUM 115Critical Thinking
3
0

3

C. Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 SHC)

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
PSY 150General Psychology
3
0

3

D. Natural Sciences/Mathematics (4 SHC)

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
BIO 168Anatomy and Physiology I
3
3

4

II. Other Required Hours (49 SHC)

The following courses are required:

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

BIO 111General Biology I
3
3

4

BIO 155Nutrition
3
0

3

BIO 169Anatomy and Physiology II
3
3

4

BIO 275Microbiology
3
3

4

BUS 137Principles of Management
3
0

3

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
2
2

3

HEA 110Personal Health/Wellness
3
0

3

HEA 112First Aid & CPR
1
2

2

HSC 110Orientation to Health Careers
1
0

1

MED 121Medical Terminology I
3
0

3

MED 122Medical Terminology II
3
0

3

OST 148Med Ins & Billing
3
0

3

OST 149Medical Legal Issues
3
0

3

OST 286Professional Development
3
0

3

PSY 241Developmental Psych
3
0

3

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology
3
0

3

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65

DegreeCollege Transfer
Yes
No