the student would matriculate into LECOM School of Pharmacy. Upon completion of the requirements at LECOM (after 1 to 2 years), the student would receive a B.A. in Chemistry or Biochemistry from Thiel depending upon their coursework. For the 4+ program, the student must enroll in the EAP by February 1 of their second year at Thiel. The candidate would earn a B.A. or B.S. degree at Thiel, then matriculate into LECOM upon meeting the necessary requirements. Upon completion of the three or four year pharmacy program, the graduate would receive the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from LECOM. Interested students should contact the Chemistry Department (Dr. K. Frantz) for more detailed information. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (3+4 and 4+4 Program in Primary Care)— Thiel College has an Early Acceptance Program (EAP) in osteopathic medicine with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). There are two paths, the accelerated 3+4 and the 4+4 program. These differ in the number of years spent at Thiel. For the rigorous 3+4 track, students must enroll in the EAP by February 1st of their first year at Thiel and take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) in April of the sophomore year. Upon completing three years at Thiel and meeting certain GPA, MCAT, curriculum and other requirements, they would matriculate into LECOM in July. The B.A. degree in biology or chemistry depending upon their coursework would then be awarded upon completion of the first year at LECOM (30 credit hours). For the 4+4 track, students must enroll in the EAP by February 1 of their second year at Thiel. They would fulfill the requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree at Thiel, then matriculate into LECOM after meeting the necessary requirements. Upon completion of the medical program, graduates receive the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree. Interested students should contact advisers for the premedical program of either the Biology Department (Dr. N. Despo) or the Chemistry Department (Dr. C. Stanisky) for more detailed information.
Study Abroad Programs (one or two semesters)— The College permits qualified students to spend up to two semesters at a foreign university and to apply credit for study abroad toward a Thiel degree. Any such program, including courses taken for Thiel credit, must be pre-authorized by the appropriate department or the Dean of the College. Thiel has no special arrangements with foreign institutions, but it assists qualified students in enrolling at a university abroad. Credits earned and grades will be transferred to Thiel. Foreign grading and credit systems will be converted into Thiel credits and grades. No credits will be granted without grades, and only grades of the equivalent of a “C” at Thiel will be accepted. Interested students should consult the current chair of the study abroad program, who will supply further details and advice. This consultation should be done as early as possible, preferably one and a half semesters in advance of application. Students are advised to arrange their course schedules so as to integrate the courses taken abroad into their college and major requirements. Approval will be granted only to students who are 1) in good academic standing and 2) who are likely to bring credit to Thiel and profit to themselves from their study abroad. Faculty-led Summer Study Abroad Courses— These courses are taught or directly supervised by Thiel faculty members in a variety of foreign countries. The emphasis is on academic studies, field trips and foreign culture. Programs vary from year to year and generally run from 1 to 4 weeks. Students and faculty travel together as a group. Credits, tuition and financial aid are the same as for on-campus courses, but an extra fee is added to cover the travel costs. A limited number of 50 percent tuition waivers, awarded on a competitive application basis, are available each summer. Other Off-Campus Study Opportunities— These may be available within the United States or in foreign countries. See department chairs and other faculty for information. Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science— Thiel College and the Pittsburgh Institute of
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