The Life Science Division offers an extensive selection of courses in biology, health, nutrition, physical education, and more. Courses meet prerequisite requirements for transfer to four year institutions as well as other health care curriculum.
Associate in Science Degree Pathways
- Animal Sciences
- Biology
- Biology Education
- Biomedical Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science
- Fisheries Science
- Food Science
- Health Education
- Health Science
- Nursing Four-Year Transfer (Pre-Nursing)
- Physical Education
- Poultry Science
- Radiologic Sciences
- Science Education
- Wildlife Science
Fast Facts
- The following four-year Universities coordinate transfer credit for Life Science curriculum through Alabama Transfers-guide approved courses; Jacksonville State University; University of Alabama; Auburn University; University of Alabama in Birmingham; and Alabama A&M University.
- Life Science classes are available on campus or online.
Horticulture and Agricultural Science
Some of our classes transfer specifically into the College of Agriculture at Auburn University. Auburn’s Horticulture Department has a 100% job placement rate since 1979. The average starting salary in 2017 was $45,000 annually.
- Horticulture
- Landscape Gardening
- Animal and Dairy Science
- Introduction to Agriculture
- Agricultural Economics
Fast Facts
- Classes are designed for hands-on learning.
- Multiple options are available for specialization within the green industry.
- Our program will prepare you to pass the state exams for chemical applicator license, landscape designer license, and nurseryman license.
- Financial Aid is available to eligible students.

