The Life Sciences Track is designed for students seeking an associate's degree in preparation for a career in life sciences or who are undecided of their major. The Medical Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Surgical Technology advising tracks are designed to prepare individuals for admission into the respective clinical program. Admission into the Associate in Science program DOES NOT guarantee admission into a clinical program.
The Pre-Nursing Track of the Associate in Science program is a two-semester, 28 credit hour sequence of classes that, if completed according to the outlined stipulations, guarantees admission to the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
This is designed for the students who either do not have all the classes they need for their chosen program or who are unsure of which direction they would like to pursue. Below is information regarding how to change your major once you have either completed your required coursework or have decided on your path. If you have any questions, please contact your academic advisor.
Associate of Science students seeking admission into a clinical program generally should request change of major during the second semester of study. Requests received by the published application deadlines for each semester are guaranteed for consideration and decision prior to course registration for the following semester. Applications for change of major are considered on a competitive basis. Criteria for change of major requests include: meeting any minimum standardized test score requirements; academic history (high school and college); grades in science and math courses; and grades in courses enrolled in at Cabarrus College, especially science and math courses. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they meet all program admissions criteria.
If a change of major is desired, students should complete the Change of Major request form and meet with their current advisor to submit the form and discuss eligibility. Student requests for change of major will be reviewed and decided upon by the appropriate academic Program Chair.
Admission into one program DOES NOT guarantee admission into another program. A change of major acceptance is contingent upon successful completion of currently enrolled coursework, continued good academic standing at Cabarrus College, and fulfillment of any additional program specific requirements. Once accepted into a new program, students must meet with the new program advisor prior to registration and meet any additional admission requirements prior to the first day of enrollment. If a student chooses not to accept the new program offer, he/she should immediately inform the Director, Student Records and Information Management.
The admissions requirements for the Pre-Nursing program are the same as the requirements for the Associate Degree in Nursing Program.
The Pre-Nursing track is designed to spread the major courses over a longer period of time to promote successful completion. The curriculum plan includes 2 semesters (excludes summer sessions) of general coursework.
Students admitted to the Pre-Nursing Track will be guaranteed a space in the Associate Degree Nursing program at Cabarrus College on a space available basis after the following conditions have been met:
• all courses in the Pre-Nursing Track have been completed by prior transfer credit (for applicable courses) or by completion at Cabarrus College. BIO 100, BIO 210, and BIO 220 must be completed at Cabarrus College (transfer credit is not accepted) with a grade of "87" or higher on the first attempt
• a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher achieved for all courses taken at Cabarrus College
• evidence of completion of a state approved Nurse Aide I course within the last 14 months or be on the current N.C. NA I registry prior to enrolling in the first nursing course. A list of state approved programs is available at www.ncnar.org
• successful completion of BLS for Healthcare Providers
Students who are not accepted into the Associate Degree Nursing Program at the completion of the Pre-Nursing track may change to the Life Sciences Track to complete an Associate in Science Degree or request to change their major to another associate degree program at Cabarrus College.
The Life Sciences Track is designed for students seeking an associate's degree in preparation for a career in life sciences or who are undecided of their major. The Medical Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pharmacy Technology, and Surgical Technology advising tracks are designed to prepare individuals for admission into the respective clinical program. Admission into the Associate in Science program DOES NOT guarantee admission into a clinical program. For more information regarding this, please contact your advisor or Office of Admission.