Map: CSN AAS Surgical Technology

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WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Surgical Technology, AAS .

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map totals a minimum of 64.5 credits and assumes no transferred coursework. It is designed to provide students with the optimal route to earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree and graduate. Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

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Semester #1 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 13-15

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: MATH 120 or MATH 120E or above*(except MATH 122/ 123)
English (General Education) - Credits 3-5: Options Include: ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 110 or ENG 113
Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 101 - Public Speaking
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4: Options Include: HIST 100 or PSC 101

Semester #2 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 11

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 4: BIOL 189 - Fundamentals of Life Science
Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3: SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology
Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3: PSY 101 - General Psychology
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: HIT 117 - Medical Terminology I

Semester #3 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 4

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 4: BIOL 223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Semester #4 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 4

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 4: BIOL 224 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Semester #5 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 14

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 1: SRGT 101B - Introduction to Surgical Technology
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 2: SRGT 103B - Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 5: SRGT 105B - Surgical Interventions I
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: SRGT 106B - Surgical Fundamentals I
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: SRGT 114B - Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology I

Semester #6 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15.5
Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits .5: SRGT 108B - Central Services Practicum
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: SRGT 204B - Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology II
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 5: SRGT 205B - Surgical Interventions II
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: SRGT 206B - Surgical Fundamentals II
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: SRGT 207B - Clinical Practicum I

Semester #7 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 3
Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.
APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Visit www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: SRGT 210B - Clinical Practicum II