Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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.
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 Advisors in the Departments of Allied Health Sciences, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, or Chemistry and Physics 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-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 64 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 Departments of Allied Health Sciences or Biological and Biomedical 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 statement.. Students interested in a career in this area of oral health should contact the advisors in the Departments of Allied Health Sciences or Biological and Biomedical 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), sixteen semester hours; Inorganic Chemistry (with lab), eight semester hours; Organic Chemistry (with lab), eight semester hours; Physics (with lab), eight semester hours; Biochemistry, three hours; and Psychology, 3 hours. In addition, the applicant is interviewed by the University Pre- Medical Advisory Committee composed of members from the Departments of Allied Health Sciences, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, and Chemistry and Physics. Applicants should initiate a
PRE-PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL IMAGING AND RADIATION SCIENCES
Students that are interested in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences have two options at Southwestern. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology at SWOSU can be completed in two to three years. The program requires 10 prerequisite credit hours at the SWOSU Weatherford and/or Sayre campus. Course transfer from other educational institutions will be considered upon program application. After acceptance into the program, the student will complete 74 professional didactic, laboratory, and clinical hours at SWOSU. Prerequisite requirements and application information may be obtained from the Department of Allied Health Sciences The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The Pre-Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in one of four areas from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. The University of Oklahoma Health Science Center provides training in Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, and Sonography (Ultrasound) . The prerequisites for each of these programs are the same but a student must apply to one of the specific programs. The prerequisite part of the program requires a minimum of 61 credit hours with a 2.5 minimum grade point average at time of application. Specific courses and application information may be obtained from the Departments of Allied Health Sciences or Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
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