Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025
PRE-PROFESSIONAL CURRICULA
Many students who plan to complete professional curricula such as law, medicine, pharmacy, nursing and engineering come to Southwestern Oklahoma State University for one, two, three or four years of Arts and Sciences before the professional training is begun. Suggestions for pre-professional training are listed below for those who are planning to prepare for specific professions. However, before enrolling, students should consult the requirements of the professional school they wish to enter. Faculty advisors will help plan a course of study to fit any particular need.
In addition, the applicant is interviewed by the University Pre- Medical Advisory Committee composed of members from the Departments of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry and Physics, and the School of Health Sciences. Applicants should initiate a dialogue with the Chair of the Pre-Medical Advisory Committee as soon as possible following matriculation at SWOSU. A student who plans a career in dentistry should see the Pre- Medical/Pre-Dental Advisor in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Physics, or the Department of Allied Health Sciences in order to plan a course of study designed to meet these requirements. PRE-ENGINEERING Most of the first two years of course work required by engineering schools may be taken at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. This includes the foundation courses in mathematics through calculus, chemistry, physics, engineering mechanics, drafting, computer programming, and general education. Any mathematics below calculus (MATH 1834) is considered a deficiency by the engineering schools. It is strongly recommended that high school students who are interested in engineering take all available mathematics, a year of physics, and a year of chemistry. Students should take full advantage of the credit-by-examination program, which is available at SWOSU. Interested students should contact the Department of Chemistry and Physics for advisement when registering at SWOSU. It is also advisable to secure an engineering bulletin and catalog from the engineering schools where transfer will be considered. PRE-HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Any student may declare their major as Health Information Management and enroll in the pre-professional curriculum. This curriculum consists of 68 hours including courses which meet the general education requirements of the University. Students in Health Information Management will complete a minor in Health Care Administration. Many of the courses for this minor are also completed during the pre-professional sequence. When most of these courses are completed, students may apply for admission into the professional Health Information Management Program, which begins each fall. Applications are available online. To be considered for acceptance, an applicant must have completed the majority of the pre-professional curriculum and achieved and maintained a GPA of 2.50 in these courses. Students interested in this career should contact the Health Information Management Faculty in the Department of Allied Health Sciences.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION SCIENCES & DISORDERS
Pre-Professional Courses in Communication Sciences & Disorders may be obtained at SWOSU. The Communication Sciences & Disorders program includes training in Speech Pathology and Audiology. It prepares the student to assess and treat speech problems and hearing disorders. A minimum of 60 credit hours with a 2.75 grade point average is required for admission to the program at the OUHSC. There are also other Speech Pathology programs available in Oklahoma. See the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences or the Department of Allied Health Sciences for information on the prerequisites and application procedures. PRE-DENTAL HYGIENE The Bachelor level Dental Hygiene Program at the University of Oklahoma consists of two years of pre-dental hygiene coursework that may be completed at any accredited college or university and two years of study at the College of Dentistry. Acceptance to the Dental Hygiene Program is based upon completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours of pre-dental hygiene courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (A=4.0) and a minimum grade of "C" in those courses that are required, as well as letters of recommendation and a personal interview. Entering students must also present evidence of current certification in Level C Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Students interested in a career in this area of oral health should contact the Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Advisor in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences or the Department of Allied Health Sciences. PRE-DENTISTRY Although a minimum of three years of college work (90 hours) is generally required for entrance into a dental school, students planning a career in dentistry are strongly encouraged to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance to the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is based upon grade point average, Dental Aptitude Test Scores, letters of recommendation, and a personal interview. The applicant must demonstrate a cumulative grade average of at least a 2.5 (A=4.0) and a minimum grade of "C" in each course listed in the following areas: English, six semester hours; Biology (with lab), eight semester hours; Inorganic Chemistry (with lab), eight semester hours; Organic Chemistry (with lab), eight semester hours; Physics (with lab), eight semester hours. Additional courses in advanced biology, psychology, sociology, and economics are recommended.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL IMAGING AND RADIATION SCIENCES
Students that are interested in Radiology have two options at Southwestern. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology at SWOSU can be completed in two to three years. Application needs to be made before the end of April. Second, there is a Pre-Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences program that provides a Bachelor of Science degree in one of four areas. The University of Oklahoma Health Science Center provides training in Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Radiography , and Sonography (Ultrasound) . The prerequisites
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