Health Sciences Preparatory Programs

dental hygiene preparation 3. Health and Natural Science Electives (32 credits) ATTR 305 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries ATTR 320 Pharmacology and General Medical Conditions BIOL 310 Cell Biology BIOL 350 Genetics BIOL 404 Histology BIOL 412 General Parasitology BIOL 435 Molecular Biology BIOL 440 Developmental Biology BIOL 445 Immunology CHEM 311/312 Organic Chemistry I CHEM 321/322 Organic Chemistry II CHEM 455 Biochemistry I CHEM 456 Biochemistry Laboratory CHEM 457 Biochemistry II EXSS 200 Nutrition EXSS 303 Biomechanics for Exercise and Sport Science EXSS 341 Psychology of Physical Activity EXSS 401 Physiology of Exercise HLTH 125 Health and Culture HLTH 330 Epidemiology of Health HLTH 405 Sexuality dental hygiene preparation 4. Social Science Electives (6 credits) PSYC 208 Introduction to Lifespan Development PSYC 210 Child Development PSYC 212 Adolescent and Adult Development PSYC 214 Introduction to Geropsychology PSYC 220 Psychology of Women PSYC 250 Death and Dying PSYC 317 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 345 Animal Learning and Cognition PSYC 386 Drugs and Human Behavior PSYC 409 Human Learning and Cognition PSYC 420 Physiological Psychology PSYC 430 Health and Psychology PSYC 489 Abnormal Child Psychology SOCI 367 Sociology of Medicine SOCI 466 Women, Health and Healing SOCI 468 Sociology of Later Life COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES Health Sciences Preparatory Programs Dental Hygiene Preparation PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM Total Hours: 64 Karen Keller, Associate Professor, Department of Biology The listed pre-professional courses are required for students interested in attending the University of Maryland, Baltimore s Dental Hygiene Program. These courses could also be taken, together with additional requirements, by students interested in attending other programs in Dental Hygiene. It is expected that each student enrolled in the Pre-Dental Hygiene Program will earn at least a C grade in all prerequisite courses and a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average and a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in biology, chemistry, and nutrition to be considered competitive for the program. You cannot major or minor in Dental Hygiene Preparation. Dental Hygiene Preparation 1. Science Courses (28 hours) BIOL 149* General Biology I 4 hours BIOL 304* Microbiology 4 hours BIOL 321* Anatomy and Physiology I 4 hours BIOL 322* Anatomy and Physiology II 4 hours CHEM 201* General Chemistry I 4 hours CHEM 202* General Chemistry II 4 hours CHEM 311/312* Organic Chemistry I 4 hours * All science courses must be taken within 5-7 years of the year you wish to enroll in the program. 2. Non-Science Courses (12 hours) ENGL 101 Freshman Composition 3 hours ENGL 310 or 312 Advanced Composition 3 hours ENGL 338 Technical Writing 3 hours MATH 109 Elements of Applied Probability and Statistics 3 hours 3. Humanities (3 hours) This course can be taken in the categories of literature, philosophy, foreign languages, music and art appreciation, fine arts, math, particular education courses and history. Courses must be academic, non-studio courses. Physical Education courses are not transferable.) 4. Psychology (6 hours) PSYC 150 General Psychology 3 hours PSYC 208 Intro to Lifespan Development 3 hours 5. Sociology (3 hours) SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology 3 hours 6. Nutrition (3 hours) HEED 200 Nutrition 3 hours 7. Public Speaking (3 hours) CMST 122 Introduction to Public Speaking 3 hours 8. Social Sciences (6 hours) Social science electives can be taken in the categories of psychology and sociology in addition to the required introductory courses, anthropology, political science, economics, cultural studies, women's studies, geography, business management, religion, information systems (not keyboarding courses) and education. Introduction to Computers (academic course COSC 100) would be an acceptable 3-hour social science elective. 113

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES Medicine Dentistry Optometry Veterinary Medicine Preparation Medicine Dentistry Optometry Veterinary Medicine Preparation s Coordinators and Co-Chairs, Health Professions Advisory Committee: Karen Keller, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, William Seddon, Professor, Department of Biology, Matthew Crawford, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry Students applying for professional school should stay in contact with the Health Professions Advisory Committee. The committee interviews candidates for professional school and supplies a committee letter of recommendation to the applicants prospective school. This procedure enhances the students application prospects. Summary of Requirements for Medical, Dental, Optometry & Veterinary Medicine Pre-Health Professions Program 1. Students intending to enter health professions schools should plan their academic programs carefully to meet pre-professional, university and major requirements. 2. Pre-health professions students should continually examine the catalog of the institution they plan to attend in order to complete courses required by the professional school and to fulfill additional entrance expectations. Students should bear in mind that requirements change and they should maintain contact with any professional schools they want to attend. 3. A science major is not a prerequisite for medical school; therefore, a major should be selected in which the student has a high aptitude and interest and which provides career alternatives. A proper course selection is most important; consequently, we highly recommend early consultation with the chair of the department of your selected major, who will assign you to a pre-health professions advisor. 4. Though students may choose any major, most pre-health professions students at FSU select biology or chemistry as majors. The Pre- Health Professions Option outlined in the Biology section of this catalog should be selected by students majoring in Biology. Chemistry students planning medical school and other pre-health professional programs complete either the Biochemistry concentration or Traditional Track outlined for the Chemistry major. Students opting to minor in either department are advised to use sections 5 and 6 below as a guide to course selection. 5. Professional schools generally require a demonstrated proficiency in the basic sciences. The following courses are among the minimum requirements for students planning to prepare for medical, dental, optometry or veterinary school. BIOL 149 and 160 General Biology I and Intro to Zoology 8 cr. CHEM 201 and 202 General Chemistry I and II 8 cr. CHEM 311/312 and 321/322 Organic Chemistry I and II 8 cr. PHYS 215, 216 or 261, 262 General Physics I, II or Principles of Physics I, II 8 cr. MATH 2 courses *See options in #6 6 cr. 6. Some professional schools require and many recommend additional courses as minimal requirements. The following list should be used as a guide for course selection by students in any major. BIOL 302 Animal Physiology 4 cr. 4 cr. BIOL 310 Cell Biology 4 cr. BIOL 321 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 cr. BIOL 322 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 cr. BIOL 350 Genetics 3 cr. BIOL 401 Genetics Laboratory 1 cr. BIOL 404 Histology 4 cr. BIOL 427 Comparative Anatomy 4 cr. BIOL 435 Molecular Biology 4 cr. CHEM 320 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry 4 cr. CHEM 455, 456, 457 Biochemistry Lec. I & II and Lab 6 cr. ENGL 338 Technical Writing 3 cr. MATH 120 Pre-Calculus 3 cr. MATH 109 or 380 Probability & Statistics 3 cr. MATH 236, 237, 238 Calculus I, II, III 12 cr. PHIL 313 Biomedical Ethics 3 cr. SOCI 367 Sociology of Medicine 3 cr. 7. Biochemistry I (CHEM 455) is an entrance requirement at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. 8. Almost all professional schools require applicants to take certain standardized examinations. Medical Schools Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). For students taking the MCAT, introductory courses in psychology and sociology are recommended. Dental Schools Dental Admissions Test (DAT) Optometry Schools Optometry Admission Test (OAT) Veterinary Schools Graduate Record Exam (GRE) You may obtain information about the tests from Career Services. 114

medical technology prep nursing prep Medical Technology Preparation Benjamin Norris, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry You must complete at least 60 hours of academic preparation, exclusive of Health & Physical Education, before beginning the professional segment of this program. The Summary of Requirements will assist you in planning your first two years of study which fulfill the requirements of the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science. Students interested in attending other institutions should consult their catalogs for specific entrance requirements. The Pre-Medical Technology Program is competitive and high-quality academic performance is expected. You cannot major or minor in Medical Technology Preparation. Total Hours: medical technology prep nursing prep for PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM 60 minimum Medical Technology 1. Biology: (15-16 hours) 5. Mathematics (6 hours) MATH 119 College Algebra or MATH 120 Pre-Calculus or MATH 236 Calculus I BIOL 321 Anatomy and Physiology I MATH 109/110 Elements of Applied Probability and Statistics or MATH 380 Intro. to Probability and Statistics Biology Elective - choose one from the following: BIOL 310 Cell Biology BIOL 322 Anatomy and Physiology II BIOL 350 Genetics 2. Chemistry (12 hours) CHEM 201 General Chemistry I CHEM 311 & 312 Organic Chemistry I (and lab) 3. English (6 hours) ENGL 101/111 Freshman Composition or ENGL 310/312 Advanced Composition ENGL 150/250 Intro. to Literature or an advanced English/American Literature course 4. Humanities (3 hours) Select a non-performing course from art, music, foreign language (2nd year or above), humanities, communication studies, theatre, philosophy. 6. Guided Electives (3 hours) Select a Communications Studies (CMST) course focusing on communication and/or speech course such as CMST 102/112 Intro. to Human Communication or CMST 122 Intro. to Public Speaking. 7. Social Sciences (6 hours) Select courses from economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, sociology, African American studies. 8. Electives (minimum 8 hours) Select courses from biology, chemistry, and physics. Strongly recommended: CHEM 321 & CHEM 322 Organic Chemistry II (and lab) PHYS 215 General Physics I or PHYS 261 Principles of Physics I PHYS 216 General Physics II or PHYS 262 Principles of Physics II COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES Nursing Preparation PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM Total Hours Required: 60 Dr. Kara Platt, Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing Prospective nurses interested in a B.S. degree from a school of nursing may take a two-year program at FSU. It is expected that each student enrolled in the pre-nursing program will earn and maintain a minimum 3.2 cumulative grade point average. Most nursing schools require an admissions test prior to applying. Students should consult individual nursing schools for information. You cannot major or minor in Nursing Preparation. This program does not result in a degree in nursing. A liberal arts program is recommended as preparation for professional study in the field of nursing, particularly if you are interested in the additional career opportunities available to those earning a B.S. degree in Nursing. The courses below are a sample of prerequisite courses required for nursing programs. Please work closely with advisor from the Department of Nursing to determine courses required. Pre-Nursing students have the option to apply for the Collaborative Nursing Program at FSU, transfer to a school of nursing at another university, or transfer to a community college and enter an Associate to Bachelor's option. 1. Biology: (16 hours) BIOL 321 Anatomy & Physiology I BIOL 322 Anatomy & Physiology II 2. Chemistry: (4 or 8 hours) CHEM 201 General Chemistry I 3. English: (6 hours) ENGL 101 Freshman Composition ENGL 308 Social Sciences Advanced Composition or ENGL 338 Technical Writing or ENGL 339 Scientific Writing 4. Humanities: (9 hours) Must include courses from at least three of the following disciplines: English (literature courses), history, philosophy, foreign languages, music/art (history and/or appreciation), speech 5. Social Sciences (9 hours) PSYC 150 General Psychology PSYC 208 Intro to Lifespan Development SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology 6. Other Required Courses: (9 hours) EXSS 200 Nutrition MATH 119 College Algebra MATH 109 Elements of Probability and Statistics 115

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES Occupational Therapy Preparation Occupational Therapy Preparation Karen Keller, Associate Professor, Department of Biology To apply, candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. You cannot major or minor in Occupational Therapy Preparation. The following information is relevant for students interested in the Combined BS/MS Occupational Therapy Program at Towson University. The prerequisite courses may also be taken, together with additional requirements, by students interested in completing a professional occupational therapy program at other institutions. Applicants must consult the occupational therapy pages on Towson s website for additional information about the program, including any changes made subsequent to this catalog. Applicants are also highly encouraged to contact the Admissions and Placement Coordinator for the College of Health Professions at Towson University for additional information at 410.704.2653. Candidates must apply to Towson University and complete the Supplemental Application for the Combined BS/MS Program that can be found online at the website listed below. The supplemental application must be received by March 1. Applicants must apply to Towson University by Jan. 15 for fall admission. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 13 units in college courses, excluding developmental courses, by the end of the fall term preceding screening. Occupational Therapy Prerequisite Courses: (13 hours) or BIOL 321 Anatomy and Physiology I ENGL 101/111 Freshman Composition PSYC 150/151 General Psychology SOCI 100/111 Intro. to Sociology For further information, consult the website for Towson University, Combined Bachelors & Master s OT Program: www.towson.edu/ot 116

pharmacy physical therapy preparation Pharmacy Preparation Peggy Biser, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry The following 2-to-3 year preprofessional course pattern is suggested for students particularly interested in the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Students interested in attending other schools of pharmacy should consult their catalogs for specific entrance requirements. Each student enrolled in the prepharmacy program must earn and maintain a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average. The Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) is also required and should be taken in the fall semester of the student s last year of study at FSU. For students who want to earn a baccalaureate degree at FSU before applying to a school of pharmacy, a major in chemistry, biology or health science is appropriate. pharmacy physical therapy preparation PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM Total Hours: 65 Pharmacy 1. Biology (16 hours) 4. Mathematics (7 hours) MATH 109/110 Elements of Applied Probability and Statistics or MATH 380 Introduction to Probability and Statistics BIOL 321 Anatomy & Physiology I and MATH 236 Calculus I BIOL 322 Anatomy & Physiology II 5. Physics (8 hours) 2. Chemistry (16 hours) CHEM 201 General Chemistry I CHEM 311 Organic Chemistry I CHEM 312 Organic Chemistry I Lab CHEM 321 Organic Chemistry II CHEM 322 Organic Chemistry II Lab CHEM 455 Biochemistry I (recommended) 3. English (6 hours) ENGL 101/111 Freshman Composition ENGL 310 /312 Advanced Composition or ENGL 338 Technical Writing or ENGL 339 Scientific Writing PHYS 215 General Physics I and PHYS 216 General Physics II or PHYS 261 Principles of Physics I and PHYS 262 Principles of Physics II 6. Humanities (6 hours) 7. Social Sciences (6 hours) ECON 202 Principles of Economics (Micro) And one other Social Science elective 8. Humanities/Social Science Electives (6 hours) CMST 122 Introduction to Public Speaking and one other Humanities/Social Science elective COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES Physical Therapy Preparation Melody Kentrus, Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Recreation Professional schools differ substantially in their requirements for admission and it is the responsibility of the student to ensure the completion of the necessary pre-physical therapy courses for the professional schools of interest. You are expected to earn and maintain at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average. Physical Therapy experience as volunteer or aide is required (100-200 hours) as is a current CPR certificate. You cannot major or minor in prephysical therapy. Physical Therapy 1. Biology (16 hours) (GEP Group C) BIOL 321 Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL 322 Anatomy and Physiology II Any 300- or 400-level biology course with lab (excluding botany courses) in addition to the courses listed above 2. Chemistry (8 hours) CHEM 201 General Chemistry I (GEP Group C) 3. Mathematics (6 hours) MATH 119 College Algebra (co-requisite for CHEM 201) MATH 109 Elements of Applied Probability & Statistics (Core Skill 3) or SOCI 310 Statistics for Social Science 4. Physics (8 hours) PHYS 215 General Physics I (GEP Group C) PHYS 216 General Physics II 117

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES History 5. Psychology (6 hours) PSYC 150 General Psychology (GEP Group D) PSYC 317 Abnormal Psychology 6. Electives (6 hours) Choose two of the following: ATTR 320 Pharmacology and General Medical Conditions EXSS 303 Biomechanics for Exercise and Sport Science EXSS 341 Psychology of Physical Activity HEED 200 Nutrition PSYC 210 Child Development PSYC 212 Adolescence and Adulthood PSYC 320 Health Psychology PSYC 420 Physiological Psychology (Consult with Physical Therapy Preparation Coordinator concerning other appropriate electives.) History Major Minor Concentrations in: INTERNATIONAL HISTORY HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS Professor: Abbay, Boniece (Chair) Associate Professors: Charney, Wood Assistant Professors: Ma, McConnell Lecturers: Schuster, Wehrman Only courses in which you earn a grade of C or better will count toward satisfaction of major requirements. The Department strongly encourages majors to consider the internship option. HIST 492 counts as elective credit toward the HIST major; HIST 495 counts as general elective credit. major MINOR Hours Required in History: 39 24 Hours Required in Other Departments: 6 0 Total Hours Required: 45 24 Summary of Requirements for Major/Minor in History Major 1. Core Introductory Level Courses: (6 hours) Select from: HIST 103 History of the United States HIST 104 History of the United States HIST 113 World History HIST 114 World History (The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program and Secondary Teacher Education require completion of one of the following sequences: HIST 103 and HIST 104 or HIST 113 and HIST 114) 2. Research Core: (6 hours) HIST 299 Writing and Research in History Completion of HIST 299 with a C or better is required for admission to the history major. Students may file a declaration of major BEFORE completing HIST 299. HIST 485 Seminar in History Must be completed during the senior year with a grade of C or better. Fulfills Capstone Experience in the major requirement. 3. Concentrations: (27 hours) Majors must choose one of the following concentrations: International History History of the Americas Minor 1. Core Introductory Level Courses: (12 hours) HIST 103 History of the United States HIST 104 History of the United States HIST 113 World History HIST 114 World History 2. Electives (12 hours) Any four 300/400-level HIST courses except HIST 495. 118 4. Electives (6 hours) Any two 300/400-level HIST courses except HIST 495.