Incoming fresh. Is my schedule okay?

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<p>Hi,
So I already picked out my schedule for the upcoming year and I'm currently a dental hygiene major trying to switch to either biology/pre-dental or pharmacy. I didn't think it was a big issue on what major you are in your first year..is that correct?
Anyways so I picked out my schedule and it looks like this:</p>

<p>Math
Art and Education Since 1945
Communication in Society
Intro to Humanities: Cross-Cultural Perspectives
Biology
Freshman EXP Class
=18 credits</p>

<p>I already got my credit for English & Psych so I'm not taking them.
But what I'm wondering is am I supposed to be taking all these liberal arts classes?
I mean some of them are supposed to qualify as a requirement but I'm a bit worried that I'm taking classes that have nothing to do with my major.......</p>

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<p>Most schools require Gen Eds, talk to your advisor to make sure these fall into those categories. If they don’t, most schools also let you have a certain number of electives and they can fall into that.
Also, most schools have what’s called a “degree audit,” an online form where you can look at graduation requirements and what classes you’ve taken so far and how they work together. It would be a good idea to talk to your advisor and get them to teach you how to read this. Generally advisors freshman year know a ton about gen eds and electives, but nothing about specific majors so it’s good to know how to read such a thing yourself as some schools you’re stuck with these advisors your whole college careers. Hope this helps and good luck!</p>

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<p>if you were doing pre-dental should you be taking Chemistry?</p>

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<p>the major you choose your first year is important if you know you will switch later.
you should be taking classes that are in the program of study for the major you are in now and the one you want to switch to. that way when you go change you won’t have all these classes that don’t apply to your major and end up having to graduate late by taking an extra classes you should have taken earlier. </p>

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<p>For professional schools (esp health related), taking the prerequisite classes (and GPA) matters more than what you majored in. I’ve met psychology/pre-meds and biomedical engineer/pre-meds. </p>

<p>Also, don’t worry excessively whether you’re taking unnecessary classes. Many students get their common university core classes within the first two years. It helps to talk with upperclassmen, advisor, or health professions office for opinions.</p>