2+1 PharmD Pathway

The 2+1 PharmD Pathway allows students to complete their Associate of Science degree from NJC in either Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Physicians Assistant, Physics or Chemical Engineering. After completion of their Associate of Science degree, students can then transfer to Regis University to complete one more year of prerequisite courses before applying to their School of Pharmacy. Students enrolled in this pathway will have preferential acceptance into the Regis PharmD program.

Reference the listed degree pathways and contact your academic advisor for program and course information.

For the Chemistry Emphasis 2+1 PharmD Pathway requirements, see Chemistry Emphasis | Northeastern Junior College. Contact your academic advisor for more program and course information.

For the Chemical Engineering Emphasis 2+1 PharmD Pathway requirements, see Chemical Engineering Emphasis | Northeastern Junior College. Contact your academic advisor for more program and course information.

For the Biology Emphasis 2+1 PharmD Pathway requirements, see Biology Emphasis | Northeastern Junior College. Contact your academic advisor for more program and course information.

For the Microbiology Emphasis 2+1 PharmD Pathway requirements, see Microbiology Emphasis | Northeastern Junior College. Contact your academic advisor for more program and course information.

For the Pharmacy Emphasis 2+1 PharmD Pathway requirements, see Pharmacy Emphasis | Northeastern Junior College. Contact your academic advisor for more program and course information.

For the Physician's Assistant Emphasis 2+1 PharmD Pathway requirements, see Physicians Assistant Emphasis | Northeastern Junior College. Contact your academic advisor for more program and course information.

For the Physics 2+1 Pathway requirements, see Physics | Northeastern Junior College. Contact your academic advisor for more program and course information.

Degree & Certificate Options

Astronomy Emphasis

Associate of Science

60 Credits

Curriculum

Biology Emphasis

Associate of Science

Degree with Designation

60 Credits

Curriculum

Chemistry Emphasis

Associate of Science

Degree with Designation

60 Credits

Curriculum

Environmental Science Emphasis

Associate of Science

60 Credits

Curriculum

Forestry Emphasis

Associate of Science

60 Credits

Curriculum

Geology Emphasis

Associate of Science

Degree with Designation

60 Credits

Curriculum

Natural Resources Management Emphasis

Associate of Science

60 Credits

Curriculum

Wildlife Biology Emphasis (Chemistry Focus)

Associate of Science

60 Credits

Curriculum

Wildlife Biology Emphasis (Physics Focus)

Associate of Science

60 Credits

Curriculum

Zoology Emphasis

Associate of Science

60 Credits

Curriculum

Associate of Science

60 Credits

Curriculum

Degree Descriptions

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.