Division of Natural Science
Natural Science Areas of Study
The division of Natural Science provides an environment for learning and discovery in biology, chemistry and physics. To accomplish this, the division of Natural Science offers:
- General education and elective courses in the natural sciences for all students in the college.
- Opportunities for students to learn fundamental concepts of natural science and the connections with technology and societal changes.
- Programs of academic and career advising for university parallel and pre-professional students.
Astronomy
Designed for students planning to pursue an associate's degree with an emphasis in astronomy. Students should be fully aware of the curriculum of the institution to which they plan to transfer and must follow close advisement.
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Biology
Designed for students planning to pursue an associate's degree with an emphasis in biology. Students should be fully aware of the curriculum of the institution to which they plan to transfer and must follow close advisement.
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Chemistry
Designed for students planning to pursue an associate's degree with an emphasis in chemistry. Students should be fully aware of the curriculum of the institution to which they plan to transfer and must follow close advisement.
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Geology
Designed for students planning to pursue an associate's degree with an emphasis in geology. Students should be fully aware of the curriculum of the institution to which they plan to transfer and must follow close advisement.
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Geosciences
Designed for students planning to pursue an associate's degree with an emphasis in geosciences. Students should be fully aware of the curriculum of the institution to which they plan to transfer and must follow close advisement.
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Physics
Designed for students planning to pursue an associate's degree with an emphasis in physics. Students should be fully aware of the curriculum of the institution to which they plan to transfer and must follow close advisement
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Pre-Professional Health
Associate of Science Degree programs in Pre-Professional Health are designed to satisfy minimum requirements for admission to professional schools. In general, Pre-Professional students at Walters State who earn their associate of science degree transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor's degree prior to applying for admission to a professional school. However, many Walters State graduates have transferred directly into a professional school. The recommended curriculum for a program may vary depending upon the admission requirements of the degree granting institution. Walters State offers Pre-Professional Associate of Science degrees with an emphasis in the following areas:
Pathways
- Pre-Clinical Lab Sciences, (A.S.), TTP
- Pre-Chiropractic, (A.S.)
- Pre-Dental, (A.S.)
- Pre-Dental Hygiene, (A.S.)
- Pre-Environmental Health, (A.S.)
- Pre-Health Professions, (A.S.), TTP
- Pre-Imaging Sciences, (A.S.)
- Pre-Occupational Therapy, (A.S.)
- Pre-Occupational Therapy, (A.S.), TTP
- Pre-Optometry, (A.S.)
- Pre-Pharmacy, (A.S.)
- Pre-Physical Therapy, (A.S.)
- Pre-Physical Therapy, (A.S.), TTP
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine, (A.S.)
Physicians, dentists, optometrists, veterinarians, and other medical professionals living in East Tennessee and beyond began their higher education careers at Walters State.
Walters State offers an excellent preparatory foundation for baccalaureate and professional programs in the fields of chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Walters State has forged strong relationships with regional health professional schools. Our graduates have outstanding records of acceptance into Campbell University, Mercer University and Samford University schools of pharmacy; the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences; UT Chattanooga; and East Tennessee State University health programs, to name only a few. In a typical year, 25 to 30 Walters State graduates are accepted by professional schools.
In addition to receiving a strong academic foundation, Walters State Pre-Professional students have the opportunity to visit professional schools through college-sponsored trips and are advised on the application and interview process required for admission to professional programs. Pre-professional students also receive guidance in determining prerequisite coursework that meets the curriculum requirements of the transfer institution.
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