Pre-Professional Program in Chiropractic Science This program is designed (1) to provide students with the pre-professional background for successful entrance into and completion of a professional chiropractic program, and (2) to foster the development of humanistic practitioners of chiropractic arts. Vocational Application: This program prepares students to pursue further study leading to the career of a chiropractor. Recommendations: Since specific entrance requirements vary by program and school, students are advised to become aware of the entrance requirements of his or her prospective professional school and, in consultation with his or her academic advisor, choose specific courses to fulfill those requirements. Most students choose to major in biology and/or chemistry, and although graduation is not always required for entry into the professional program, many students choose to do so. The following courses are generally considered mandatory: Biology 100 and 204; Chemistry 111 or 121, 112 or 122, 211, and 212; two courses in physics; Psychology 201; and Liberal Arts 111. In addition to the above requirements, most professional programs require a varying number of hours in English, the humanities, the behavioral sciences, and the social sciences.
Pre-Professional Program in Mortuary Science This program seeks to guide students in the selection of prerequisites which will provide the pre-professional background and experiences for admission to a school of embalming accredited by the State Board of Funeral Service. Vocational Applications: This program is designed to provide a pre-professional education for students planning to acquire a license in funeral service. Recommendations: The guidelines for this program are generally in accord with the recommendations of the South Dakota Board of Funeral Service, which is governed by the Department of Commerce and Regulation. Since this is not a degree-granting program, students must only satisfy the state’s educational requirements and a professional school’s prerequisites for admission. South Dakota’s educational requirements involve approximately two academic years of university instruction with a minimum of 60 semester hours, including nine semester hours of communications courses, specifically CST 100 and LAR 111; 12 semester hours of social science including SOC 201 and PSY 201; 15 semester hours of natural science including CHE 111 or CHE 121, BIO 100, 302, and 314; nine semester hours of business including ACC 225, BUS 210, and BUS 320; and 14 semester hours of electives. Recommended elective courses include BIO 315; CHE 112 or 122; CST 308, 309, or 312; and BUS 351, 421, and/or 307. Individual professional school programs may have additional requirements and may be more specific; therefore, students are advised to check the catalog of the specific school they wish to attend. Following two years of undergraduate academic work, students
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must complete a one-year course of instruction in a school of embalming accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Inc. and one year of internship in order to be eligible to take the license examination.
Chemistry Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, or PreVeterinary As a result of meeting the course requirements for the Chemistry Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental or Pre-Veterinary major, students will obtain the following: 1. A basic foundation in the principles of analytical, inorganic, biological, organic, and physical chemistry as indicated by their performance on a standardized exam taken during their final semester. 2. A proficiency in certain fundamental chemical laboratory techniques and operations as indicated by their successful application of laboratory skills during a supervised research experience. 3. An awareness and appreciation of the process of chemical research as indicated by their completion of one or more supervised research experiences and the presentation of their results in a public forum. 4. An ability to think critically in the discipline and clearly communicate ideas verbally as indicated by colloquium presentations and written interpretations of technical literature. 5. An understanding of how Christian values apply to the use of chemical information. Vocational Applications: This chemistry program is an attempt to integrate the major concepts of chemistry and biology into a course of study which will most adequately prepare a graduate for further training in a medically or biologically-related field. Students who intend to seek admission into postgraduate medical or dental programs will benefit the most from the comprehensive nature of the curriculum. Although the program understandably stresses chemistry and biology courses, it provides sufficient flexibility to allow the student full access to the liberal arts program in order to produce the well-rounded individual sought by the medical profession. Requirements: In addition to meeting the liberal arts core requirements of the University, the student must take the courses listed below. Students who plan to seek admission to a postgraduate program (e.g. medical, dental, or veterinary school) should maintain an overall 3.0 or higher GPA in recognition of the stringent entrance requirements imposed by such programs. Majors must participate in program assessment activities. Required courses: ❏ CHE 111 General Chemistry I ❏ CHE 112 General Chemistry II ❏ CHE 211 Organic Chemistry I ❏ CHE 212 Organic Chemistry II ❏ CHE 290 Scientific Literature ❏ CHE 305 Biochemistry ❏ CHE 311 Physical Chemistry
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