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Herbal Sciences Prerequisites

Entering undergraduates must have at least a 2.25 cumulative GPA with a grade of C or better in all basic proficiency and science requirement courses. Prior to enrolling, students must have completed 90 quarter credits (60 semester credits), including a minimum number of credits in the basic proficiency, science and general education categories. Surplus credits not used to satisfy basic proficiency or science requirements may be applied to the appropriate general education requirements.

Note: that students may apply to the program while completing prerequisite course work.

Basic Proficiency and Science Requirements

English literature or composition9 quarter credits
General psychology
3 quarter credits
Intermediate algebra*
1 course
General chemistry
(science major level with lab)
8 quarter credits
General biology (with lab)4 quarter credits
Botany**3 quarter credits 

*Intermediate algebra is not college level, and the credits taken will not transfer in toward degree completion.
** Beginning fall 2008, Introduction to Botany will be a prerequisite for the herbal sciences program. Introduction to Botany is offered at Bastyr University during the summer quarter and can be completed the summer before entering the program.

General Education Requirements

Natural science and mathematics12 quarter credits
Arts and humanities15 quarter credits
Social sciences15 quarter credits
Speech communication or
public speaking
3 quarter credits 
Electives18 quarter credits*

*The number of elective credits may vary depending upon the exact number of quarter credits earned in the other prerequisite categories. Total prerequisite credits must equal at least 90 quarter credits.

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We're learning plant identification and botany along with biochemistry - I will know which molecules of the plants interact with which molecules of the body. I'll be able to say, 'this is my career. I'm an herbalist. I know exactly how these herbs work.

Jenn Dazey, herbal science student

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