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Pre-Health Professions Courses

Pre-Health Professions Courses - Undecided Nursing Focus

Pre-Health Professions Courses - Undecided Nursing Focus (PHUN AS NURS)

25 Credits

PRE-HEALTH UNDECIDED Nursing Focus • PHUN AS NURS 

Program standards are specific for most of the College of Health Professions degree programs and established so students will be prepared for credentialing examinations offered by professional associations or the state government. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to all programs in the College of Health Professions.  It is recommended that students planning to pursue programs that have specific admission requirements or students undecided in their program of study start with the following courses. In addition to specific courses, individual programs may have special requirements for the clinical sections of the program which should be considered before pursuing coursework in the specific health professions major.  The student is advised to consult the College of Health Professions Handbook for these requirements. Students are encouraged to meet with their Advisor to discuss program options and specific admission requirements for each degree program.

*HLTH110 & HLTH220 - Optional classes to prepare for NURS required courses.  

**Students who have a current CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications or equivalent will receive credit for HLTH100. Official proof of current CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications must be on file prior to beginning the nursing clinical requirements.


#A grade of C or better is required for successful completion of both BIOL115 and BIOL116.


Which class should I take? When should I take it? 
2019-2020 Recommended Program Sequence for Pre-Health Professions Courses - Undecided Nursing and printable pdf download

Preparation for Health Pre-Professional Program - OT

Preparation for Health Pre-Professional Program - OT (HLTHPRE-PROF)

32 Credits

PREPARATION FOR HEALTH PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM  • HLTHPRE-PROF  • 32 CREDITS

The Preparation for Health Pre-Professional Program was designed for students who have earned a baccalaureate degree at an accredited college/university who wish to complete the prerequisite courses for a graduate level pre-professional program such as the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. These courses provide a strong foundation in the physiological and social sciences which is critical for the health sciences careers.

A grade of "C" or better must be earned on each prerequisite course to show proficiency.

*Classes must have been completed within 5 years of application to the Occupational Therapy program.

* BIOL221, BIOL221L, BIOL222, and BIOL222L must have been completed within 5 years of application to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program.

Pre-Health Professions Courses - Undecided Pre-Licensure BSN Focus

Pre-Health Professions Courses - Undecided Pre-Licensure BSN Focus (PHUN PL BSN)

36 Credits

PRE-HEALTH UNDECIDED Pre-Licensure BSN Focus • PHUN PL BSN

Program standards are specific for most of the College of Health Professions degree programs and established so students will be prepared for credentialing examinations offered by professional associations or the state government. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to all programs in the College of Health Professions. It is recommended that students planning to pursue programs that have specific admission requirements or students undecided in their program of study start with the following courses. In addition to specific courses, individual programs may have special requirements for the clinical sections of the program which should be considered before pursuing coursework in the specific health professions major. The student is advised to consult the College of Health Professions Handbook for these requirements. Students are encouraged to meet with their Advisor to discuss program options and specific admission requirements for each degree program.

*Optional classes to prepare for NURS required courses.


**Students who have a current CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications or equivalent will receive credit for HLTH100. Official proof of current CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications must be on file prior to beginning the nursing clinical requirements.


#A grade of C or better is required for successful completion of both BIOL115 and BIOL116.

Which class should I take? When should I take it?
2018-2019 Recommended Program Sequence for Pre-Health Professions Courses - Undecided Pre-Licensure and printable pdf download