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.
Graduating from AC with your A.S. degree in Biology gets you ready to apply to TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy.
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 accelerated pathway degree plan.
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About Pharmacy Careers
Learn more about pay, skills, and what it takes to become a pharmacist.
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 I | 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 |
|---|---|
| MATH 1316: Trigonometry | 3 |
| BIOL 1407: Biology for Science Majors II | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 English Composition I | 3 |
| SPCH 1315: Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Spring II (Second 8-Week Term)
Work-Based Learning Pathway
*Note: Recommendation – Mock interview
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1302: Freshman Composition II | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
Total Semester Credits 17
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 |
|---|---|
| HIST 1301: History of the US I | 3 |
| COMM 2366: Film Appreciation | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Fall II (Second 8-Week Term)
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| HIST 1302: History of the US II | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
Total Semester Credits 17
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
SUMMER SEMESTER
Summer I (First 8-Week Term)
Work-Based Learning Pathway
*Note: Recommendation – Summer internship in Pharmacy
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| GOVT 2305: Government of the US | 3 |
| PSYC 2301: General Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Summer II (Second 6-Week Term)
Work-Based Learning Pathway
*Note: Recommendation – Summer internship continued
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| GOVT 2306: Texas Government | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
Total Semester Credits 9
TOTAL CREDITS 76
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