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Chiropractic (Pre-Professional Program)
P. Egland, Coordinator
While most pre-chiropractic students choose to major in biology, a student may choose to major in any discipline. Chiropractic schools look favorably upon an undergraduate record rich in challenging science courses, but they also look for a balance between science courses and courses in the humanities and social sciences. Applicants should have a thorough understanding of and commitment to the profession. Students are encouraged to learn about the chiropractic profession and patient care through internships, volunteer experiences and employment.
Because application requirements vary among schools, a student interested in a career in chiropractic should identify the schools in which he or she is interested as early as possible. The student should then consult with his or her advisor and the coordinator on a regular basis to discuss course selection and chiropractic school application procedures.
Chiropractic schools select students on the basis of 1) undergraduate academic performance; 2) letters of evaluation from professors and other professional people; and 3) the personal interview (most programs). Admission to chiropractic school is fairly competitive.
Suggested Pre-Chiropractic Program of Study : These are general admission requirements. Students should refer to specific admissions guidelines for each chiropractic school, and consult with their academic advisor and the Coordinator. Biology 120, 121; Chemistry 120, 145, 201, 202; Physics 160, 170, or 221, 222; Mathematics 150; English 110, 200; Psychology one course. Additional courses may include (but are not limited to) Biology 150, 225; Mathematics 151.
Dentistry (Pre-Professional Program)
P. Egland, Coordinator
While some dental schools admit students after their junior year, many require that applicants obtain their bachelor's degree prior to admission. Most pre-dental students choose to major in biology or chemistry, but a student may choose to major in any discipline. While dental schools look favorably upon an undergraduate record rich in challenging science courses, they also look for a balance between science courses and courses in the humanities and social sciences. Dental schools expect that applicants have an understanding of and commitment to the profession. Students are encouraged to learn about dentistry and patient care through internships, volunteer activities and employment.
Although similar, the specific courses required for admission to individual dental schools vary. A student should identify the dental schools in which he or she is interested as early as possible. Pre-dental students should regularly consult with their advisors and the coordinator to discuss course selection and dental school application procedures.
Dental schools select students on the basis of 1) undergraduate academic performance; 2) DAT (Dental Admission Test) scores; 3) letters of evaluation from professors and other professional people; and 4) the personal interview. Admission to dental school is competitive.
Suggested Pre-Dentistry Program of Study : These are general admission requirements. Students should refer to specific admissions guidelines for each dental school, and consult with their academic advisor and the Coordinator. Biology 120, 121; Chemistry 120, 201, 202, 242; Physics 221, 222, or 160, 170; Mathematics 150 or 151; English 110 and one additional composition course. Additional courses may include (but are not limited to) Biology 233, 234, advanced courses; Chemistry advanced courses; Mathematics 152; Psychology 110, 125, 270.M. Larson, Coordinator
To earn an Augustana degree with a major in medical technology, a student must complete three years of work at the college followed by a year of work in an approved school of medical technology. The college will allow 40 credit hours for successful completion of the fourth year (as evidenced by receipt at the registrar's office of a certified transcript of the grades from an approved hospital or by admittance to the Registry of Medical Technology).
A number of students interested in medical technology elect a program leading to a B.A. degree with a major in either biology or chemistry. Following completion of the degree requirements, one additional year of clinical experience (identical to fourth year of Plan I) and passage of the registry examination certifies the student as a registered technologist. The advantages of this plan are that the student receives a bachelor's degree in an academic discipline plus certification as a technologist, and it allows many more options for a choice of professional career. The particular course sequence would depend on the major choice. The freshman year would be the same under either program. The final decision as to which plan to pursue therefore may easily be delayed until the end of the freshman year experience.
Medical Technology Program of Study: The professional courses in medical technology are taken during the internship year in an affiliated hospital. For admission to a hospital program the student should take 16 credit hours of biology including microbiology (with immunology); 16 credit hours of chemistry including organic chemistry and quantitative analysis; 8 credit hours in physics and one course in mathematics or statistics. A prospective medical technology major must make separate application to the hospital program in the junior year. A typical program of one of our affiliated schools is as follows:
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ORIENTATION. No credit
Introduction to the clinical laboratory, the school of medical technology and to the basic techniques used in a clinical laboratory. It also acquaints the student with professional ethics and personal and professional responsibility.
CHEMISTRY. 12 Cr. Hrs.
Lecture and laboratory instruction in medically oriented biochemistry as applied to normal and abnormal physiology and analysis of body constituents. Includes instruction in instrumentation and the use of radio nuclides in laboratory medicine.
HEMATOLOGY. 8 Cr. Hrs.
Lectures and laboratory instruction in the analysis of the cellular elements of the blood and bone marrow, both normal and abnormal, and of the hemostatic mechanisms.
IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY. 6 Cr. Hrs.
Lecture and laboratory instruction in the theory and practice of immunohematology as applied to blood transfusion, component therapy, immunologic diagnostic procedures and blood bank administration.
IMMUNOLOGY. 2 Cr. Hrs.
Lecture and laboratory instruction applying the principles of immunology to serologic diagnosis.
MICROBIOLOGY. 10 Cr. Hrs.
Lecture and laboratory instruction in the isolation and identification of pathogenic organisms and of their susceptibility to therapeutic agents. Includes bacteriology, mycology, virology, and parasitology.
CLINICAL MICROSCOPY. 2 Cr. Hrs.
Lecture and laboratory instruction on body fluids and urine in regard to chemical and cellular composition. In addition, normal and abnormal kidney function is stressed.
INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION. No Credit
Lecture and/or seminars in the theory and practice of Laboratory supervision, management, and/or problem solving.
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION. No Credit
Lectures and/or seminars in the principles of education to include didactic and practical evaluation, methods of instruction, and objective writing.
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH. No Credit
Directed study and/or projects in specialty area(s) of medical technology.
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 40
Medicine (Pre-Professional Program)
P. Egland, Coordinator
While outstanding undergraduate students may be admitted to a medical school without completing college, most matriculating medical students have at least a bachelor's degree. Most pre-medical students choose a major in biology or chemistry, but a student may choose to major in any discipline. While medical schools look favorably upon an undergraduate record rich in challenging science courses, they also look for a balance between science courses and courses in the humanities and social sciences. Medical schools expect that applicants have an understanding of and commitment to the profession. Students are encouraged to learn about medicine and patient care through internships, volunteer experiences and employment.
Because admission requirements vary among medical schools, a student interested in a career in medicine should identify the medical schools in which he or she is interested as early as possible. Pre-medical students should consult with their advisors and the coordinator on a regular basis to discuss course selection and medical school application procedures.
Medical schools select students on the basis of 1) undergraduate academic performance; 2) MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) scores; 3) letters of evaluation from professors and other professional people; and 4) the personal interview. Admission to medical school is competitive.
Suggested Pre-Medicine Program of Study : These are general admission requirements. Students should refer to specific admissions guidelines for each medical school, and consult with their academic advisor and the Coordinator. Biology 120, 121; Chemistry 120, 201, 202, 242; Physics 160, 170 or 221, 222; Mathematics 151; English 110, 200, 311; Psychology 270. Additional courses may include (but are not limited to) Biology 233, 234, advanced courses; Mathematics 152; Psychology 110, 125.
Occupational Therapy (Pre-Professional Program)
M. Larson, Coordinator
Occupational therapy is the health profession which uses a variety of rehabilitative, educational, social and vocational activities to help individuals in adapting or improving performance in areas of work, school, independent living or play. Services are provided to people of all ages whose lives have been disrupted by illness, injury, developmental problems, social or psychological dysfunction or the aging process. The goal is to aid people in attaining their maximum functioning potential.
Although Augustana does not offer a professional degree or major in occupational therapy, an excellent pre-professional program is available which prepares the student for subsequent professional education. One option is to take a two or three year pre-professional program at Augustana followed by transfer to another college/university with a bachelor's level professional occupational therapy program. Alternatively, the student may complete a B.A. at Augustana and then apply for admission to an occupational therapy program, either a baccalaureate or masters level program. There are a number of good occupational therapy programs. Students should consult the appropriate catalogues for the requirements of the particular programs they are interested in attending. Certification as an occupational therapist is based upon graduation from an approved occupational therapy program and acceptable performance on the American Occupational Therapy examination. An excellent resource for learning about occupational therapy is the website of the American Occupational Therapy Association (www.aota.org).
Occupational Therapy Program of Study: A foundation in biology (introduction to biology, anatomy and physiology) and psychology (introductory, developmental and abnormal). Additional requirements include other introductory science courses, humanities courses (e.g., English composition) and other courses that vary from program to program. Appropriate majors for students desiring a career in occupational therapy include biology, psychology, special education, nursing or an inter-departmental major consisting of a combination of two or three of these areas.Optometry (Pre-Professional Program)
S. Matzner, Coordinator
While several optometry schools admit students after their junior year, many require that applicants obtain their bachelor's degrees prior to admission. Most pre-optometry students choose to major in biology, but a student may choose to major in any discipline. While optometry schools look favorably upon an undergraduate record rich in challenging science courses, they also look for a balance between science courses and courses in the humanities and social sciences. Optometry schools expect that applicants have a thorough understanding of and commitment to the profession. Students are encouraged to learn about the optometry profession and patient care through internships, volunteer experiences and employment.
Most optometry schools have specific admission requirements. A student interested in a career in optometry should identify the schools in which he or she is interested as early as possible. Pre-optometry students should then consult with their advisors and the coordinator on a regular basis to discuss course selection and optometry school application procedures.
Optometry schools select students on the basis of 1) undergraduate academic performance; 2) OAT (Optometry Admission Test) scores; 3) letters of evaluation from professors and other professional people; and 4) the personal interview (most programs). Admission to optometry school is competitive.
Suggested Pre-Optometry Program of Study : These are general admission requirements. Students should refer to specific admissions guidelines for each optometry school and consult with their academic advisor and the Coordinator. Biology 120, 121, 150, 225, 250 or 344, 354; Chemistry 120, 145, 201; Physics 160, 170, or 221, 222; Mathematics 150, 151; Business Administration 100; Communication 110; English 110, 200; Psychology 110, 125, 270; Sociology 110.
Pharmacy (Pre-Professional Program)
J. Duffy-Matzner, Coordinator
Some pre-pharmacy students complete their bachelor's degree, while others transfer to pharmacy programs after 1-3 years at Augustana College. While transferring allows the student to complete the pharmacy degree more quickly, the lack of a bachelor's degree may limit future career opportunities. Most students who complete their bachelor's degree major in biology or chemistry, but a student may choose to major in any discipline. While pharmacy schools look favorably upon an undergraduate record rich in challenging science courses, they also look for a balance between science courses and courses in the humanities and social sciences. Pharmacy schools expect that applicants have a thorough understanding of and commitment to the profession. Students are encouraged to learn about the pharmacy profession through internships, volunteer experiences and employment.
Most pharmacy schools require one year of physics, one year of inorganic chemistry, one semester of organic chemistry, one semester of biochemistry, two years of biology and courses in mathematics, communication and social sciences. Most schools have additional course requirements. A student interested in a career in pharmacy should identify the schools in which he or she is interested as early as possible in his or her career at Augustana. Pre-pharmacy students should consult with their advisors and the coordinator on a regular basis to discuss course selection and pharmacy school application procedures.
Pharmacy schools select students on the basis of 1) undergraduate academic performance; 2) PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) scores; 3) letters of evaluation from professors and other professional people; and 4) the personal interview (most programs). Admission to pharmacy school is competitive.
Suggested Pre-Pharmacy Program of Study : These are general admission requirements. Since admission requirements are highly variable, students should refer to specific admissions guidelines for each pharmacy school and consult with their academic advisor and the Coordinator. Biology 120, 121, 150 or 334, 250 or 344; Chemistry 120, 201, 202, 242; Mathematics 150, 151; Communication 110; Economics 120; English 110, 200; Psychology 270. Additional courses may include (but are not limited to) Biology 354; Physics 160, 170, or 221, 222.Physical Therapy (Pre-Professional Program)
M. Diggins-Hutcheson, Coordinator
Professional programs in physical therapy are either master's degrees (2 years) or doctorates in physical therapy (3 years). A bachelor's degree is normally required to enter the programs. Each pre-physical therapy student, in consultation with his or her advisor, should select several physical therapy schools to which application will be made and be careful to take all of the undergraduate courses which are required by those programs. Students from Augustana typically gain admission to physical therapy programs in all of the surrounding states and in a number of private universities as well.
Physical therapy schools select students on the basis of: 1) undergraduate academic performance; 2) GRE (Graduate Record Exam) scores; 3) knowledge of the field of physical therapy gained during clinical observation; 4) letters of evaluation from professors and a physical therapist under whom one has observed; and 5) the personal interview. Admission to physical therapy school is competitive.
Pre-Physical Therapy Program of Study: Many students choose a major in biology, although it is possible to major in certain other areas instead. Typical courses required before entry into a graduate level program in physical therapy are: Biology 120, 121, 150, and 225; Chemistry 120 and 145 or 201; English 110, 200, and 311; Mathematics 150 or 151; Physics 160 and 170 or 221 and 222; Psychology 110, 125, 270, and 311. Most programs in physical therapy require 100 hours or more of observation in a physical therapy setting. The student should arrange such an experience with his or her advisor.Physician Assistant (Pre-Professional Program)
L. Beaster-Jones, Coordinator
While some physician assistant programs admit students without a college degree, most require that applicants obtain their bachelor's degrees prior to admission. Most pre-physician assistant students choose to major in biology or chemistry, but a student may choose to major in any discipline. While physician assistant programs look favorably upon an undergraduate record rich in challenging science courses, they also look for a balance between science courses and courses in the humanities and social sciences. Physician assistant programs expect that applicants have an understanding of and commitment to the profession. Students are encouraged to learn about the profession and patient care through internships, volunteer experiences and employment. Many programs require a significant patient contact experience. A career as a physician assistant is not a stepping-stone to medical school.
Most physician assistant programs have very specific admission requirements. A student interested in a career as a physician assistant should identify the physician assistant programs in which he or she is interested as early as possible. Pre-physician assistant students should consult with their advisors and the coordinator on a regular basis to discuss course selection and application procedures.
Physician assistant schools select students on the basis of: 1) undergraduate academic performance; 2) GRE (Graduate Record Exam) scores (some programs); 3) patient care experience (many programs); 4) letters of evaluation from professors and other professional people; and 5) the personal interview. Admission to physician assistant school is competitive.
Suggested Pre-Physician Assistant Program of Study : These are general admission requirements. Since admission requirements are highly variable, a student should refer to specific admissions guidelines for each physician assistant program and consult with his or her academic advisor and the Coordinator. Biology 120, 150, 225, 250 or 344, 354; Chemistry 120, 201, 202; English 110, 200; Psychology 110, 125, 270.Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Professional Program)
M. Wanous, Coordinator
While outstanding undergraduate students may be admitted to a school of veterinary medicine without completing college, most successful applicants have at least a bachelor's degree. Most pre-veterinary students choose to major in biology or chemistry, but a student may choose to major in any discipline. While veterinary schools look favorably upon a undergraduate record rich in challenging science courses, they also look for a balance between science courses and courses in the humanities and social sciences. Veterinary schools expect that applicants have an understanding of and commitment to the profession, which goes beyond a love of animals. Students are encouraged to learn about veterinary medicine through internships, volunteer experiences and employment.
The admission requirements vary considerably among veterinary schools. A student interested in a career in veterinary medicine should identify the veterinary schools in which he or she is interested as early as possible. Pre-veterinary students should consult with their advisors and the coordinator on a regular basis to discuss course selection and application procedures.
Veterinary schools select students on the basis of: 1) undergraduate academic performance; 2) GRE (Graduate Record Exam, most schools), VCAT (Veterinary College Admission Test, some schools) or MCAT (Medical College Admission Test, some schools) scores; 3) letters of evaluation from professors and other professional people; and 4) the personal interview. Admission to veterinary school is competitive.
Suggested Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program of Study : The admission requirements for individual schools are highly variable. Students should refer to specific admissions guidelines for each school and consult their advisors and the coordinator.
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