Health Professions Studies Minor
The Health Professions Studies Minor prepares students for entry into a variety of Health Professions programs. Several tracks are offered; thus, students may choose the track that fits most closely with their professional goals.
Core Requirements
This minor requires the following core of courses in addition to the specific courses listed for each track:
- BIO-120 Frontiers in Biology & Laboratory (4 cr)
- BIO-220 Organismal Biology & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-141 General Chemistry I & Laboratory (4 cr)
Tracks
Although requirements for school admission are similar for most schools, there are some important differences. Thus, the student should check specific requirements for prospective schools.
Pre-Med Track
The track includes 31-36 credits as follows:
- CHE-142 General Chemistry II & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-301 Organic Chemistry I & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-302 Organic Chemistry II & Lab
or
CHE-412 Biochemistry & Lab (3-4 cr) - BIO-304 Human Physiology & Laboratory (4 cr)
or
BIO-374 Animal Physiology & Lab (4 cr) - BIO-330 Cell Biology & Laboratory (4 cr)
or
BIO-316 Genetics (3 cr) - PHY-231 General Physics I & Laboratory (4 cr)
or
PHY-271 Analytical Physics I & Laboratory (5 cr) - PHY-232 General Physics II & Laboratory
or
PHY 272 Analytical Physics II & Laboratory (4 cr) - MAT-151 Calculus I (4 cr)
or
MAT-112 Introduction to Statistics (3 cr) - Research or internship (2 cr)
Pre-Dental Track
The track includes 31-36 credits as follows:
- CHE-142 General Chemistry II & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-301 Organic Chemistry I & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-302 Organic Chemistry II & Lab
or
CHE-412 Biochemistry & Lab (3-4 cr) - Two of the following:
- PHY-231 General Physics I & Laboratory (4 cr)
or
PHY-271 Analytical Physics I & Laboratory (5 cr) - PHY-232 General Physics II & Laboratory
or
PHY 272 Analytical Physics II & Laboratory (4 cr) - MAT-151 Calculus I (4 cr)
or
MAT-112 Introduction to Statistics (3 cr) - Research or internship (2 cr)
Pre-Veterinary Track
The minor includes 27-30 credits as follows:
- CHE-142 General Chemistry II & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-301 Organic Chemistry I & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-412 (3 cr)
- At least two of the following:
- PHY-231 General Physics I & Laboratory (4 cr)
or
PHY-271 Analytical Physics I & Laboratory (5 cr) - MAT-151 Calculus I (4 cr)
or
MAT-112 Introduction to Statistics (3 cr) - Research or internship (2 cr)
Pre-Optometry Track
The track includes 37-40 credits as follows:
- CHE-142 General Chemistry II & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-301 Organic Chemistry I & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-302 Organic Chemistry II & Lab
or
CHE-412 Biochemistry & Lab (3-4 cr) - BIO-303 Human Anatomy & Laboratory (4 cr)
- BIO-304 Human Physiology & Laboratory (4 cr)
- BIO-360 Microbiology & Laboratory (4 cr)
- PHY-231 General Physics I & Laboratory (4 cr)
or
PHY-271 Analytical Physics I & Laboratory (5 cr) - PHY-232 General Physics II & Laboratory
or
PHY 272 Analytical Physics II & Laboratory (4 cr) - MAT-151 (4 cr)
- Research or internship (2 cr)
Pre-Physician Assistant Track
The track includes 25 credits as follows:
Pre-Pharmacy Track
The track includes 35-37 credits as follows:
- CHE-142/L (4 cr)
- CHE-301/L (4 cr)
- CHE-302/L (4 cr)
- CHE-412 (3-4 cr)
- BIO-303 Human Anatomy & Laboratory (4 cr)
- BIO-304 Human Physiology & Laboratory (4 cr)
- BIO-360 Microbiology & Laboratory (4 cr)
- PHY-231 General Physics I & Laboratory (4 cr)
or
PHY-271 Analytical Physics I & Laboratory (5 cr) - MAT-151 (4 cr)
- Research or internship (2 cr)
Pre-Physical Therapy Track
The track consists of 38-40 credits as follows:
- CHE-142/L (4 cr)
- BIO-303 Human Anatomy & Laboratory (4 cr)
- BIO-304 Human Physiology & Laboratory (4 cr)
- PHY-231 General Physics I & Laboratory (4 cr)
or
PHY-271 Analytical Physics I & Laboratory (5 cr) - PHY-232 General Physics II & Laboratory
or
PHY 272 Analytical Physics II & Laboratory (4 cr) - MAT-112 Introduction to Statistics (3 cr)
- PSY-100 General Psychology (3 cr)
- PSY-204 The Psychology of Child Development (3 cr)
- ATH-101 Cultural Anthropology (3 cr)
or
SOC-100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr) - KIN-443 (4 cr) ??
- Research or internship (2 cr)
Pre-Occupational Therapy Track
The track consists of 30-31 credits as follows:
- BIO-303 Human Anatomy & Laboratory (4 cr)
- BIO-304 Human Physiology & Laboratory (4 cr)
- BIO-360 Microbiology & Laboratory (4 cr)
- PHY-231 General Physics I & Laboratory (4 cr)
or
PHY-271 Analytical Physics I & Laboratory (5 cr) - MAT-112 Introduction to Statistics (3 cr)
- ATH-101 Cultural Anthropology (3 cr)
- PSY-204 The Psychology of Child Development (3 cr)
or
PSY-205 The Psychology of Adolescent Development (3 cr) - PSY-404 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr)
- Research or internship (2 cr)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will complete pre-requisite courses for graduate/professional program of interest.
- Students will gain research or internship experience in their area of professional interest, further preparing them for a professional program in the field.
- Students will have a grounding in the biological and physical sciences.