A&P at CC

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Some of the schools I am planning on applying to require Anatomy and this summer I have to be home, away from my university. I plan on taking Anatomy and Physiology at CC, while I am here.
1. Is that the same thing as just Anatomy?
2. Would it look bad to have those credits from CC?

Does it look bad to take general electives (not pre-reqs or upper level sciences) at community college?

 

[acesofseven]

1. No, it's not. The combined A&P course that you're describing is a watered down version of what Anatomy and Physiology actually are and is intended for students who want to work at _______ techs. Most of the time, it won't fulfill whatever requirement you're want it to.
2. In my experience, it doesn't matter. If you're taking science courses at a CC, a high TS, overall GPA, and science GPA make that a non-issue.

 

[Kouneko]

I think the A&P at my local college is quite rigorous though... It is a 2-semester sequence intended for nursings I believe. (There is a combined course called Survey to A&P which might be what @acesofseven is referring to.

 

[smile matters]

I am confused because most of the universities say they require Anatomy but the colleges near me have A&P. Would it count as the same?
Also, when colleges mean "an accredited four (4) year college/university in the United States or Canada:" Does that include CC? I have taken my english classes in HS as dual enrollment courses and now I am not sure if they would be considered.

 

[acesofseven]

I think the A&P at my local college is quite rigorous though... It is a 2-semester sequence intended for nursings I believe. (There is a combined course called Survey to A&P which might be what @acesofseven is referring to.

@Kou_KeiKi I was referring to the combined course.

I am confused because most of the universities say they require Anatomy but the colleges near me have A&P. Would it count as the same?
Also, when colleges mean "an accredited four (4) year college/university in the United States or Canada:" Does that include CC? I have taken my english classes in HS as dual enrollment courses and now I am not sure if they would be considered.

Are the AnP courses you're talking about a combined 1 semester course? Or is it a combined (doesn't have to be combined) 2 semester course? As for English, it's best to contact the school and ask?

 

[blablabla1]

OP, a 2 semester A&P course is fine and would be optimal

 

[smile matters]

@Kou_KeiKi I was referring to the combined course.

Are the AnP courses you're talking about a combined 1 semester course? Or is it a combined (doesn't have to be combined) 2 semester course? As for English, it's best to contact the school and ask?

It is a combined 1 semester course that is 4 credits, including the lab

 

[acesofseven]

It is a combined 1 semester course that is 4 credits, including the lab

Then no. It is not the course you're looking for. It's like trying to take intro to chem (for non-majors) and trying to pass it off as general chem.

 

[smile matters]

OP, a 2 semester A&P course is fine and would be optimal

Thank you! I was wondering also wondering if Community colleges come under "an accredited four (4) year college/university"?

Then no. It is not the course you're looking for. It's like trying to take intro to chem (for non-majors) and trying to pass it off as general chem.

okay thank you! but what if it's 2 semesters (4 credits each, including labs)? Could I take that?

 

[Faefly]

which schools require anatomy so I can scratch them from my list

 

[blablabla1]

Thank you! I was wondering also wondering if Community colleges come under "an accredited four (4) year college/university"?

okay thank you! but what if it's 2 semesters (4 credits each, including labs)? Could I take that?

No, community colleges do not count

 

[smile matters]

which schools require anatomy so I can scratch them from my list

So far I got:Midwestern (AZ), Howard, and AT Still

 

[SmileItsLife]

So far I got:Midwestern (AZ), Howard, and AT Still

UNLV, West VA, Oregon, Ohio, and Indiana are a few others that specifically require 1 or 2 semesters.

 

[CareerNumTwo]

okay thank you! but what if it's 2 semesters (4 credits each, including labs)? Could I take that?

Yes! They do count! My CC is the same way. They only offer courses called "A & P" but there is a 1 & a 2. Some colleges/universities break them apart where the "1" in the series is the Anatomy and the "2" is the Physiology. However, "A&P" is a mixture of both. As long as you take both courses in the series offered at your CC, it will make up for the two semester classes that are separate. This has been confirmed by Adcoms I've spoken with. Your best bet is to confirm with D schools you're interested in.


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[smile matters]

Yes! They do count! My CC is the same way. They only offer courses called "A & P" but there is a 1 & a 2. Some colleges/universities break them apart where the "1" in the series is the Anatomy and the "2" is the Physiology. However, "A&P" is a mixture of both. As long as you take both courses in the series offered at your CC, it will make up for the two semester classes that are separate. This has been confirmed by Adcoms I've spoken with. Your best bet is to confirm with D schools you're interested in.


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Thank you very much! I just found out that the school I intend to take this class for does not accept CC credits. Thank you tho

 

[smile matters]

UNLV, West VA, Oregon, Ohio, and Indiana are a few others that specifically require 1 or 2 semesters.

Are you planning on taking them soon?

 

[Kouneko]

Thank you very much! I just found out that the school I intend to take this class for does not accept CC credits. Thank you tho

If you don't mind me asking, which school is it? Iirc the only schools who don't accept CC credits are Tufts and Boston?

 

[SmileItsLife]

Are you planning on taking them soon?

I'm still going to take A&P I and II at my university because it is needed for my major, but I'm not sure if I'll apply to those schools specifically. Anyways, most schools highly recommend the class, so I think I would've still taken it if not required since I've heard how hard dental school is. I would try to get a leg up now, so the information at dental school is more digestible. This way I can put forth more time to learn fine motor skills when I eventually do go and not worry so much about learning something entirely new.

 

[smile matters]

If you don't mind me asking, which school is it? Iirc the only schools who don't accept CC credits are Tufts and Boston?

I was lookat Howard. I think tufts doesn't want only the pre-reqs from CC.

 

[SmileItsLife]

I was lookat Howard. I think tufts doesn't want only the pre-reqs from CC.

I would be slightly wary of going to Howard. A lot of students miss their graduation date and need to stay the summer and sometimes fall after fourth year. This can be really bad if you have residency afterwards. That said, I'll probably still apply there anyways since it is my cheapest option.

 

[smile matters]

I would be slightly wary of going to Howard. A lot of students miss their graduation date and need to stay the summer and sometimes fall after fourth year. This can be really bad if you have residency afterwards. That said, I'll probably still apply there anyways since it is my cheapest option.

Thank you very much! I didn't know it was that bad.

 

[doc toothache]

2015 Community College/Advanced Placement and DS Admission

 

[SmileItsLife]

Thank you very much! I didn't know it was that bad.

I know this is kind of derailing the original intent of the post, but....

Yeah, it kind of is bad. From what I've heard (both on SDN and in real life), students are responsible for finding almost all of their own patients. Although that is supposedly good practice for real life, I don't think many in the DC area would want a dental student to get into their mouth when they have plenty of other options since the area is over served.

Still the school just passed its accreditation, so I don't know how bad it can really be. I would still apply though, personally, since I rather be a dentist in 4.5 years then never...