Education Plan

Choosing Dominican University of California was a decision that has led to many more opportunities. Originally, I chose the university because of its small campus climate, creating intimate spaces for students and professors to form connections. The small campus size was incredibly appealing as I had grown up going to small schools, with my high school's student population being just a little bit less than that of Dominican's. In addition to the size, Dominican was also close to home, allowing me to commute from Santa Rosa. It allowed me the ability to still live at home while pursuing higher education, affording me the comforts of home and the excitement of college at the same time. 

Once I came to Dominican, I knew that it was a school that suited me and my educational goals. Here I have found supportive and caring professors, with some even going out of their way to send me opportunities and resources that they believe I may be interested in. Coming to Dominican has also led me to declare my three minors in Chemistry, Global Public Health, and Community, Action, and Social Change (CASC), something that I never knew was possible before. The opportunities I have found at Dominican are ones that I know will shape me as an individual as well as prepare me for my long term goals. 

Courses

Cell and Developmental Biology             3 units

Cell and Developmental Biology Lab   1 unit

General Chemistry I 3 units

General Chemistry I Lab   1 unit

Navigating College   1 unit

SL: Cultural Anthropology    4 units

Calculus I 4 units

Coursework

Courses

Organismal Biology 3 units

Organismal Biology Lab   1 unit

General Chemistry II 3 units

General Chemistry II Lab   1 unit

Mentor Training   1 unit

Effective Communication 4 units

Calculus II 4 units

Biology Research Methods I   1 unit

Coursework

Courses

Genetics and Molecular Biology               3 units

Genetics and Molecular Biology Lab   1 unit

Organic Chemistry I 3 units

Organic Chemistry I Lab   1 unit

Introduction to Public Health 4 units

SL: CASC 3400   4 units

OL: Science Seminar   1 unit

Biology Research Methods II 2 units

Coursework

Courses

Ecology and Evolution                                    3 units

Ecology and Evolution Lab                   1 unit

Organic Chemistry II 3 units

Organic Chemistry II Lab   1 unit

Applied Biostatistics                 4 units

SL: CASC 3405   4 units

Biology Research Methods III 2 units

Coursework

Courses

Biochemistry I                                                                 3 units

Biochemistry I Lab                       1 unit

General Physics I                                             3 units

General Physics I Lab                               1 unit

Health Education and Promotion                                     4 units

Creative Writing                               4 units

Biology Research Methods IV                             2 units

Coursework

Courses

Quantitative Analysis                                                             3 units

Quantitative Analysis Lab                                 1 unit

General Physics II                                             3 units

General Physics II Lab                               1 unit

Toxicology                                                     3 units

Toxicology Lab                                       1 unit

The World's Religions                                                             4 units

Internship: Chemistry                         1 unit

Directed Research: Chemistry                               1 unit