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Idaho State University Doctor of Physical Therapy (BA or BS/DPT)

The College of Idaho Cooperative Program in Physical Therapy is an undergraduate-graduate articulation agreement with Idaho State University (ISU). Students will complete all of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree at The College of Idaho, including the prerequisites for entrance into the Idaho State University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Prerequisites overlap significantly with the Health Professions Studies minor under PEAK. Students who complete The College of Idaho portion of this program will receive a BA or BS degree in the major they have completed. Upon completion of the Idaho State University portion of the program, students will earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Idaho State University.

Entrance into the Idaho State University program is competitive. Idaho State University has offered at least two admission seats to College of Idaho students each year, but it is possible that more than two College of Idaho students will apply. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all areas of the prerequisite courses, as well as the most recent 60 units of completed course work, and must apply for the Idaho State University program by January of their senior year. Students must meet minimum standards on the GRE or the Miller Analogy Test and complete at least 80 hours of experience, in two different areas of practice, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, before making application. For a complete description of the Idaho State University program and detailed requirements for admission, see their web site.

Required prerequisite courses:

* A one or two unit course in General Medical Terminology is required in the form of a university course or verification of completion of an online course.

Idaho State University Dual Degree Doctoral Program in Pharmacy (BS/Pharm.D.)

PEAKS | Professional Studies & Enhancements |

The College of Idaho Cooperative Program in Pharmacy is a dual degree program in collaboration with Idaho State University (ISU). Under ordinary circumstances, students will attend The College of Idaho for three years and then enter the Idaho State University Professional Doctor of Pharmacy program (Pharm.D.) for the next four years. When students have successfully completed the first two years of the Idaho State University Doctor of Pharmacy program, they will be granted a Bachelor of Science degree from The College of Idaho. When they successfully complete the final two years of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum, they will receive a Pharm.D. from Idaho State University.

Entrance into the Idaho State University program is competitive. Idaho State University has offered at least two admission seats to College of Idaho students each year. Applicants must have a average GPA of 3.65 to apply to the program. Applicants must apply to the Idaho State University College of Pharmacy - Doctor of Pharmacy program by the application deadline of February 1 of the year in which they intend to begin the program. Due to the competitive nature of this program, students are strongly advised to pursue a complementary major or course of study along with the program prerequisites.

During their course work at The College of Idaho, students will be required to complete 93 credits, including PEAK minors in Social Sciences/History and Humanities/Fine Arts, in addition to all of the prerequisite courses for the Pharm.D. program. The combination of the program prerequisites and the ISU professional program will count as the Natural Sciences and Professional Studies PEAKs. Prospective Pharmacy students should consult the Idaho State University Pharmacy web site for the most up-to-date information. The following is a general list of prerequisites subject to revision:

*These courses must be taken at The College of Idaho.

Idaho State University Dual Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BS/BS)

PEAKS | Professional Studies & Enhancements |

The College of Idaho Program in Clinical Laboratory Science is a dual degree program in collaboration with Idaho State University (ISU). Under ordinary circumstances, students will attend The College of Idaho for three years, and then enter the Idaho State University Clinical Laboratory Science program for their senior year. The Idaho State University program, which lasts for 12 months, includes all professional requirements, including all clinical experiences. When students have successfully completed the Idaho State University program, they will be granted dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science from both The College of Idaho and Idaho State University.

Entrance into the Idaho State University program is competitive. Idaho State University has offered up to four admission seats to College of Idaho students each year, but it is possible that more than four College of Idaho students will apply. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all prerequisite courses, and must apply for the Idaho State University program by January of their Junior year. Application may be considered after that date for competitive entry into the Clinical Laboratory Science program. Due to the competitive nature of this program, students are strongly advised to pursue a complementary major or course of study along with the program prerequisites (though they will not need to complete it if they enter the Idaho State University program).

During their course work at The College of Idaho, students will be required to complete 93 credits, including PEAK minors in Social Sciences/History and Humanities/Fine Arts, in addition to all of the required prerequisite courses. The combination of the prerequisite courses and the ISU professional program will count for Natural Science and Professional Studies PEAKs.

Required Prerequisite Courses

To be completed at College of Idaho:

Idaho State University Dual Degree Program in Nursing (BS/BS)

PEAKS | Professional Studies & Enhancements |

The College of Idaho Cooperative Program in Nursing is a dual degree program in collaboration with Idaho State University (ISU). The program is designed for students to attend The College of Idaho for three years and one semester, and then enter the Idaho State University Nursing Fast Track Program in January of their fourth year. The ISU program, which lasts for 16 months, includes all professional requirements for certification as a Registered Nurse, including all clinical experiences. When students have successfully completed the ISU Nursing Fast Track Program, they will be granted dual Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees from both The College of Idaho and Idaho State University.

Entrance into the Idaho State University program, as with all nursing programs, is highly competitive. Applicants to ISU's program must have a minimum GPA of 3.7 in all prerequisite courses and in coursework completed at The College of Idaho, with no single grade among the prerequisites below a C. They must also complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) during the summer after their junior year. Once a College of Idaho student is admitted to the ISU Nursing Program, he or she must comply with the Department of Nursing student handbook. Students are advised to pursue a complementary major course of study along with the nursing prerequisites (though they do not need to complete the major if they are admitted into ISU's program). The number of positions in the ISU Fast Track Program is limited. Students who are not accepted into the ISU Fast Track Program during their senior year may complete a standard degree program at The College of Idaho, and then reapply to the ISU Nursing Program for entrance in January following graduation from The College of Idaho. Information on the ISU application process can be found at their web site.

During their course work at The College of Idaho, students will complete 105 credits, including minors in Social Sciences/History and Humanities/Fine Arts, in addition to all of the prerequisite courses for the Idaho State University Nursing Fast Track. Completion of the ISU program along with the prerequisites will count for the Natural Sciences and Professional Studies PEAKs. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 30 credits at The College of Idaho.

Required Prerequisite Courses

To be completed at The College of Idaho:

*These courses must be taken at The College of Idaho.

Idaho State University Master of Occupational Therapy (BA or BS/MOT)

The College of Idaho Cooperative Program in Occupational Therapy is an undergraduate-graduate articulation agreement with Idaho State University (ISU). Students will complete all of the requirements for a BA or BS degree at The College of Idaho, including the prerequisites for entrance into the Idaho State University Masters of Occupational Therapy program. Many of the prerequisites overlap significantly with the Health Professions Studies minor under PEAK. Students who complete The College of Idaho portion of this program will receive a BA or BS degree in the major they have completed. Upon completion of the Idaho State University portion of the program, students will earn a Master of Occupational Therapy from Idaho State University.

Entrance into the Idaho State University program is competitive. Idaho State University has offered at least three admission seats to College of Idaho students each year, but it is possible that more than three College of Idaho students will apply. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all areas of the prerequisite courses, as well as in the most recent 60 units of course work, and must apply to the Idaho State University program by December 15th of their senior year to ensure early acceptance into the program for qualified applicants. Students must meet minimum standards on the GRE or the Miller Analogy Test and complete at least 20 hours of experience under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, before making application. For a complete description of the Idaho State University program and detailed requirements for admission, see the ISU web site.

Required prerequisite courses to be completed at The College of Idaho:

Idaho State University Master of Public Health (BA or BS/MPH)

The College of Idaho Cooperative Program in Public Health is an undergraduate-graduate articulation agreement with Idaho State University (ISU). Students will complete all of the requirements for a BA or BS degree at The College of Idaho, including the prerequisites for entrance into the Idaho State University Master of Public Health program. Students who complete The College of Idaho portion of this program will receive a BA or BS degree in the major they have completed. Upon completion of the Idaho State University portion of the program, students will earn a Master of Public Health from Idaho State University.

Entrance into the Idaho State University program is competitive. Idaho State University has offered at least two admission seats to College of Idaho students each year, but it is possible that more than two College of Idaho students will apply. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all prerequisite courses and in all upper-division courses, and must apply for the Idaho State University program by January of their senior year. Students must meet minimum standards on the GRE and meet the entrance standards for the Idaho State University MPH program. For a complete description of the Idaho State University program and detailed requirements for admission, see their web site.

Required prerequisite courses:

Idaho State University Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (BS/BS)

PEAKS | Professional Studies & Enhancements |

The College of Idaho Cooperative Program in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is a collaborative effort with Idaho State University (ISU). Under ordinary circumstances, students will attend The College of Idaho for three years, and then enter the Idaho State University program for the subsequent two years. When students have successfully completed the Idaho State University program, they will receive an Idaho State University Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Emphasis in Pre-Speech-Language Pathology or Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Emphasis in Pre-Audiology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from The College of Idaho.

Entrance into the Idaho State University program is competitive. Idaho State University has offered three to five admission seats to College of Idaho students each year, but it is possible that more than five College of Idaho students will apply. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all prerequisite courses. Due to the competitive nature of this program, students are strongly advised to pursue a complementary major or course of study along with the program prerequisites (though they will not need to complete it if they articulate into the ISU program).

During their course-work at The College of Idaho, students will be required to complete 93 credits, including PEAK minors in Math/Natural Science, Social Science/History, and Humanities/Fine Arts, in addition to all of the prerequisite courses for the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Program. The ISU professional program along with the prerequisite courses will count for the Professional Studies PEAK.

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