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.
Minor Core Requirements (12 credits):
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)
Minor 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 & Laboratory
or
CHE-412 Biochemistry & Laboratory (3-4 cr) - BIO-304 Human Physiology & Laboratory (4 cr)
or
BIO-374 Animal Physiology & Laboratory (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 (5 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 & Laboratory
or
CHE-412 Biochemistry & Laboratory (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 (5 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 Biochemistry (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 & Laboratory
or
CHE-412 Biochemistry & Laboratory (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 (5 cr) - MAT-151 Calculus I (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 General Chemistry II & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-301 Organic Chemistry I & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-302 Organic Chemistry II & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-412 Biochemistry & Laboratory (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 Calculus I (4 cr)
- Research or internship (2 cr)
Pre-Physical Therapy Track
The track consists of 38-40 credits as follows:
- CHE-142 General Chemistry II & Laboratory (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 (5 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-343 Physiology of Exercise & Laboratory (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.