Minimum 40 credits (core and recommended courses)
The following courses are required for the pre-physician assistant option. CGS online offerings are marked with (Web) or (Hybrid).
1. BIOLOGY
A. Foundations of Biology with Lab
Note: Last offering Fall 2025
Note: Last offering Summer 2026
Note: New combined 2-credit lab available Spring 2026 (replaces BIOSC 0057 & 0067).
B. Anatomy & Physiology
Note: Beginning Fall 2026, replaced by BIOSC 0047 – Anatomy Lecture and Lab (4 cr). Register for lecture + lab section.
Format: F2F and Web (Spring 2026)
C. Microbiology
2. CHEMISTRY
Sequence Option 1 (Traditional)
Note: 4 credits, lab included
OR
Sequence Option 2 (Asynchronous Lecture + Lab)
Asynchronous lecture (Fall 2026). Must be taken with:
Next Course in Sequence
Note: 4 credits, lab included
OR
OR
OR
3. PSYCHOLOGY
Format: F2F and Web
PSY 1000-Level Elective
OR
Format: F2F and Web
4. STATISTICS
Choose one:
Format: F2F and Web
Format: F2F and Web
5. NUTRITION (Outside Major)
Choose one:
Format: F2F and Web (Spring 2025)