Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
demanding workloads, develop effective interprofessional relationships, demonstrate compassion and concern for others, and effectively function in culturally and socially diverse educational and practice environments. Communication : Students must have sufficient verbal, non- verbal, and written communication skills to effectively interact with fellow students, faculty, patients, fellow healthcare professionals, and community. Professional, Legal, and Ethical: Students must adhere to ethical and professional standards of practice, including the principles set forth in the Oath of a Pharmacist. Students are expected to understand the legal aspects of the practice of pharmacy, including state and federal regulations. All College of Pharmacy students are subject to periodic background checks and drug screens. The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Dean of Students office provides accommodations for disabilities to ensure students are afforded equal opportunity. Students seeking accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are required to make an appointment with the Dean of Students and provide appropriate documentation of their disability and the desired accommodation. The Dean of Students works with students and faculty in the coordination and provision of services. ADMISSION WITH ADVANCED STANDING FROM OTHER ACCREDITED COLLEGES OF PHARMACY Applicants may be considered by the Admissions Committee for admission with advanced standing if they have completed work beyond the pre-pharmacy level in another institution accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. The applicant must not be on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension, and such applicants must have passed each course accepted for transfer credit with a grade at least “C” or better. The completed work must be equivalent in content to that offered at SWOSU. In addition to official transcripts, applicants must submit a letter of good standing from the Dean of the College of Pharmacy last attended. A minimum of two semesters residency with at least thirty semester hours of credit is required for graduation of all students transferring to SWOSU from other Colleges of pharmacy, regardless of the amount of work previously completed. ADVANCED STANDING EXAMINATIONS AND CLEP Advanced Standing Examinations and College Level Examinations Program (CLEP) tests are given for some subjects included in the pre-pharmacy curriculum. Subject to certain conditions, a student may elect to take Advanced Standing or CLEP Examinations for the purpose of earning credit for courses. Information relative to the examinations may be obtained from the Pharmacy Admissions Counselor and SWOSU Assessment Center, and eligible students are encouraged to participate in the examination programs. ADVISEMENT Each student enrolled in pre-pharmacy or the professional pharmacy program is assigned a faculty advisor who can counsel and advise the student. The advisor will assist the student in developing, following, and updating as necessary the personal Degree Plan, and will provide reasonable assistance and guidance in the matter of curriculum selection. THE PHARMACY CURRICULUM The curriculum of the College of Pharmacy is established by the faculty. Since pharmacy is a dynamic profession, the faculty reserves the right to make substitutions and necessary changes in course requirements without prior notice. Students, who fail to progress normally as the program is prescribed, are suspended, or
take a leave of absence, may encounter program delays or additional semester credits due to curricular changes.
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