Dual Credit Pharmacy Pathway
Work-Based Learning Pathway to Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
Through the AC | TTUHSC Pharmacy Pathway coursework and work-based learning, you will discover early on if the PharmD career is the right choice for you.
Earning Dual Credit in high school frees up time when you are in college for work-based learning experiences that strengthen your application to TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy.
Recommended Dual Credit Courses
- English Composition I – ENGL 1301
- English Composition II – ENGL 1302
- US History I – HIST 1301
- US History II – HIST 1302
- US Government – GOVT 2305
Total Dual Credit Hours = 15
Didn't Take Dual Credit?
If you never took Dual Credit classes but still want to be a pharmacist?
Check out the TTU Pharmacy Pathway page.
Is Pharmacy for You?
*This two-year accelerated pathway is designed for students with TSI scores of 950 or higher who are prepared for an intensive academic pace. Students seeking a more flexible timeline are encouraged to pursue a longer pathway to reach their pharmacy goals. Download Dual Credit accelerated pathway degree plan.
Note: If the recommended dual credit courses are not offered at your high school, please schedule an appointment with an AC dual credit specialist.
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YEAR ONE
FALL SEMESTER
Fall I (First 8-Week Term)
Work-Based Learning Pathway
*Note: Recommendation – Job shadowing in at least one: Retail, Compounding, Hospital
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| MATH 1314: College Algebra for STEM | 3 |
| BIOL 1406: Biology for Science Majors | 4 |
| EDUC 1100: First Year Seminar | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
Fall II (Second 8-Week Term)
Work-Based Learning Pathway
*Note: Recommendation – Prepare resume and apply to internships for summer
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| BIOL 1407: Biology II for Science Majors | 4 |
| MATH 1316: Trigonometry | 3 |
| Total | 7 |
Total Semester Credits 15
SPRING SEMESTER
Spring (Full 16-Week Term)
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| MATH-2413: Calculus I | 4 |
| CHEM 1411: Principle of Chemistry I and Lab | 4 |
| Total | 8 |
Spring I (First 8-Week Term)
Work-Based Learning Pathway
*Note: Recommendation – Job shadowing in remaining areas: Retail, Compounding, Hospital
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| SPCH 1315: Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
Spring II (Second 8-Week Term)
Work-Based Learning Pathway
*Note: Recommendation – Mock interview
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| PSYC 2301: General Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
Total Semester Credits 14
SUMMER SEMESTER
Summer I (First 8-Week Term)
Work-Based Learning Pathway
*Note: Recommendation – Summer internship in Pharmacy
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1412: Principles of Chemistry II and Lab | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
Summer II (Second 6-Week Term)
Work-Based Learning Pathway
*Note: Recommendation – Summer internship continued
No Summer II Courses
Total Semester Credits 4
Meet With Career Services & Advising
Before Committing to Year 2
YOU’RE HALFWAY THERE
Apply to TTUHSC Pharmacy Program
YEAR TWO
FALL SEMESTER
Fall (FULL 16-Week Term)
Work-Based Learning Pathway
*Note: Recommendation – Update resume, apply to internships
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| PHYS 1401: College Physics I | 4 |
| CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| Total | 8 |
Fall I (First 8-Week Term)
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| COMM 2366: Film Appreciation | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
Fall II (Second 8-Week Term)
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| GOVT 2306: Texas Government | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
Total Semester Credits 14
SPRING SEMESTER
Spring (FULL 16-Week Term)
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| CHEM 2426: Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| BIOL 2421: Microbiology | 4 |
| Total | 8 |
Spring I (First 8-Week Term)
Work-Based Learning Pathway
*Note: Recommendation – Mock interview
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| MATH 1342: Statistics | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
Spring II (Second 8-Week Term)
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| ENGL 2341: American Literature | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
Total Semester Credits 14
AC Credit Hours = 61
Total Dual Credit and AC Hours = 76
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