MEDICAL ASSISTINGAssociate in Science

  1. Cuesta College
    MEDICAL ASSISTING
    Associate in Science
    • 57.5 units
    • 4 terms
  2. to Career

MEDICAL ASSISTING map for 2026-2027

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Cuesta College: MEDICAL ASSISTING

Term 1 — Fall

5 courses13 hours14 units

Cuesta Degree Applicable Elective

  • Elective
  • 1 unit

Term 2 — Spring

4 courses16.68–21.68 hours15.5 units

Cuesta GE for Area 3: Arts and Humanities

  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • 0–5 hours

Term 3

5 courses12–14 hours12 units

CIS 210 or CSS 225 or PHLB 109A/PHLB 109B

  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 3–4 hours

Cuesta GE for Area 1B: Oral Communication and Critical Thinking

  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • 3–4 hours

Cuesta GE for Area 6: Ethnic Studies

  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • 3 hours

Cuesta Degree Applicable Electives

  • Elective

Term 4

5 courses13–15 hours16 units

Cuesta GE for Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • 3–5 hours

Cuesta GE for Area 7: Cultural & Civic Engagement

  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • 3 hours

Cuesta Degree Applicable Elective

  • Elective
  • 3 units
MEDICAL ASSISTING — Associate in Science
Total hours: 12–21.7 | Total units: 57.5

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