Are you considering a career in medicine or a related field? Perhaps you are intrigued with the living world and want to prepare for one of the many careers available in biology. At Hesston College, you will receive the personal attention and solid academic preparation from faculty members committed to your intellectual growth. Your Hesston education will take you where you want to go.
How will Hesston College prepare me for future studies?
Hesston College offers an Associate of Science degree, a degree program that ensures ease of transfer into the four-year college or university biology program of your choice. The Associate of Science degree is especially designed to fulfill the primary sequence of courses required for subsequent upper level biology courses.
In addition you will complete a range of liberal arts courses, course work that provides a broadly based educational foundation. The liberal arts courses are similar to and meet most introductory general education courses at four-year institutions. After two years, you will have completed at least 60 college credit hours to earn the Associate of Science degree.
Programs of study are designed to prepare you for a number of career paths in biology:
- medicine
- physical therapy
- medical technician
- veterinary medicine
- physician's assistant
- dental hygiene
- pharmacy
- environmental science
- veterinary technician
- dentistry
- biology
- medical technology
What courses will I take?
As a biology major, you can choose biology courses from the following offerings: Cell Biology, Environmental Biology, Botany, Zoology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Microbiology.
But that's not all. As a Hesston College biology major, you have opportunities to serve as tutors and departmental assistants, privileges normally reserved for upperclassmen at most schools.
Plan of study (meets the A.S. degree requirements)
First year, fall
General Chemistry I (4 hours)
College Writing 1 (3 hours)
humanities or history course (3 hours)
First year, spring
General Chemistry II (4 hours)
Biblical Literature (3 hours)
Fitness Concepts (1 hour)
Second year, fall
Organic Chemistry I (4 hours)
Calculus I or Physics I (4 hours)
Second year, spring
Organic Chemistry II (4 hours)
Cell Biology or Microbiology (4 hours)
Why should I choose Hesston College?
Hesston College is a two-year liberal arts college located in south central Kansas. With a student-faculty ratio of 12:1, classes are generally small. Instructors pay attention to you and to your education. They are available to work with you individually, helping you to achieve your educational goals.
At Hesston, we strive to make a college education affordable for every student. Ninety-eight percent of the student population receives some financial aid. Scholarships are awarded based on high school academic performance and ACT/SAT scores. Federal Financial aid and some Hesston College grants are awarded on the basis of need.
But you'll do more than learn in the classroom. Hesston College cares about you, the student, providing opportunities that nurture your spiritual, cultural and interpersonal growth, opportunities that prepare you to live in today's and tomorrow's world.
