PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 PRINT PAGE
The university offers programs providing for the completion of entrance requirements of most professional schools. Students may elect to complete the basic requirements and transfer to a professional school or may elect to earn a degree from Henderson prior to transferring.
Students are urged to contact the professional school of their choice for specific entrance and test requirements. The programs outlined below are given to assist students and will meet requirements of most schools. Advisors will provide additional information to students.
Program for Pre-Law
Generally, it is advisable for pre-law students to pursue an undergraduate program in the liberal arts in order to obtain a broad liberal education and increased cultural awareness. Beyond this basic preparation, future law students should select a major relevant to the specialized interests of their future career. Two classic majors for pre-law students which provide excellent preparation for admission to law school are history and political science. Many pre-law students choose to major in one of these two fields and minor in the other. Students who have a special interest in criminal law may wish to consider minoring in criminal justice. For those who have an interest in tax law or related areas, a major in one of the areas of business may be appropriate.
The pre-law student should contact the pre-law advisor in the Department of Social Sciences, who can provide guidance in the selection of courses and information about requirements. The pre-law advisor can also provide information about the Department of Social Sciences’ annual pre-law conference. Held every spring, the conference features a keynote address by a prominent member of the Arkansas bar. In addition, representatives of law schools and local attorneys are present to answer questions about admission to law school and the practice of the law.
Program for Pre-Engineering
Pre-engineering students acquire technology-based problem-solving skills in a traditional liberal arts context, laboratory experiences, computer-based data acquisition and analysis. Computer simulations are used in all physics and engineering classes.
The pre-engineering curriculum is based on the core courses listed below. The curriculum is flexible and can be tailored to allow you to achieve your goals. Let us know your goals and we will suggest a personal curriculum adapted to your plans.
Pre-Engineering Core:
| First Year (Fall) |
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Hours
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| MTH |
1273 |
Precalculus |
3
|
| CHM |
1014 |
University Chemistry |
4
|
| ENG |
1463 |
Freshman English A |
3
|
| First Year (Spring) |
|
|
Hours
|
| PHY |
2234 |
University Physics I |
4
|
| MTH |
1295 |
Calculus I |
5
|
| CHM |
1024 |
University Chemistry II |
4
|
| ENG |
1473 |
Freshman English B |
3
|
| Second Year (Fall) |
|
|
Hours
|
| PHY |
2244 |
University Physics II |
4
|
| MTH |
2045 |
Calculus II |
5
|
| Second Year (Spring) |
|
|
Hours
|
| MTH |
3103 |
Calculus III
|
3
|
Recommended Engineering courses:
| First Year (Fall) |
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|
Hours
|
| ENG |
1201 |
Introduction to Engineering |
3
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| |
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| First Year (Spring) |
|
|
|
| ENG |
1413 |
Engineering Graphics (AutoCAD) |
3
|
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| Second Year (Fall) |
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|
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| ENG |
2253 |
Engineering Computer Solutions |
3
|
| |
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| Second Year (Spring) |
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| ENG |
3434 |
Digital Electronics |
4
|
The three-semester-hour course, Introduction to Engineering, is recommend for the fall semester of year one. As a part of this course, students explore engineering careers and compare the curricula of colleges of engineering. This directed investigation allows students to make the most of their pre-engineering experience. Courses beyond the pre-engineering core are selected to achieve individual goals developed during the Introduction to Engineering course.
The three-semester-hour AutoCAD-based course, Engineering Graphics, is recommended for spring semester during either year one or year two. After completion of Calculus I and University Physics I, the three-semester-hour course Engineering Computer Solutions may be selected during the fall semester. Following University Physics II the four-semester-hour laboratory-based course Digital Electronics is an option.
Engineering Internship credit is available subject to the approval of the pre-engineering advisor for students involved in appropriate work experience under the supervision of an engineer.
Program for Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Veterinary
| First Year |
|
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Hours
|
|
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Social Sciences |
6
|
| ENG |
1463, 1473 |
Freshman English A & B |
6
|
| BIO |
2114 |
General Zoology |
4
|
| CHM |
1014, 1024 |
University Chemistry I, II |
8
|
| MTH |
1273, 1253 |
Precalculus, Trigonometry |
6
|
| MTH |
1261 |
Graphing Calculator & Computer Algebra |
1
|
| |
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Physical Education |
2
|
| GEN |
|
Henderson Seminar |
1
|
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| Second Year |
|
|
Hours
|
| CHM |
3063, 3073 |
Organic Chemistry I, II |
6
|
| CHN |
3051, 3131 |
Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
| BIO |
3064 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology |
4
|
| PHI |
2013 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3
|
| ART |
2033 |
Art: Humanities |
3
|
| COM |
2013 |
Oral communication |
3
|
| ENG |
2683
|
Masters of Western Literature |
3
|
| PHY |
2034, 2044 |
General Physics |
8
|
| First Year |
|
|
Hours
|
|
|
Social Sciences |
6
|
| ENG |
1463, 1473 |
Freshman English A & B |
6
|
| BIO |
2114 |
General Zoology |
4
|
| CHM |
1014, 1024 |
University Chemistry I, II |
8
|
| MTH |
1273, 1253 |
Precalculus, Trigonometry |
6
|
| MTH |
1261 |
Graphing Calculator & Computer Algebra |
1
|
| |
|
Physical Education |
2
|
| GEN |
|
Henderson Seminar |
1
|
| |
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|
|
| Second Year |
|
|
Hours
|
| CHM |
3063, 3073 |
Organic Chemistry I, II |
6
|
| CHN |
3051, 3131 |
Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
| BIO |
3064 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology |
4
|
| PHI |
2013 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3
|
| ART |
2033 |
Art: Humanities |
3
|
| COM |
2013 |
Oral communication |
3
|
| ENG |
2683
|
Masters of Western Literature |
3
|
| PHY |
2034, 2044 |
General Physics |
8
|
Additional biology and chemistry electives are recommended.
Degree requirements should be completed during the third and fourth year.
A student who completes 90 hours of college credit with a minimum of 30 of the last 36 hours in residence at Henderson with at least a 2.00 grade point average and graduates from an accredited professional school in medicine, dentistry, law, veterinary medicine, or osteopathy may be awarded a professional baccalaureate degree.
Program for Pre-Pharmacy
| First Year |
|
|
Hours
|
| ENG |
1463, 1473 |
Freshman English A & B |
6
|
| BIO |
1013, 1021 |
Introduction to Biology & Lab |
4
|
| BIO |
2114 |
General Zoology |
4
|
| CHM |
1014, 1024 |
University Chemistry I, II |
8
|
| MTH |
1295 |
Calculus I |
5
|
| GEN |
1031 |
Henderson Seminar |
1
|
|
|
Humanities Electives |
6
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| Second Year |
|
|
Hours
|
| ECO |
2013 or 2023 |
Micro or Macroeconomics |
3
|
| CHM |
3063, 3073 |
Organic Chemistry I, II |
6
|
| CHM |
3051, 3131 |
Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
| PHY |
2034, 2044 |
General Physics |
8
|
| ACC |
2013 |
Principles of Acct. A |
3
|
| ENG |
2683
|
Masters of Western Literature |
3
|
|
|
Humanities Electives |
8
|
The courses listed above fulfill the requirements for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Other requirements in mathematics must be met prior to taking Calculus I. Some optional course selections are available in the areas of English, biology, accounting and physics. The required humanities electives are to be in the liberal arts (humanities, literature, social sciences, history). Consult with the pre-pharmacy advisor for options and curriculum requirements for other pharmacy schools.
Medical Technology
Dr. John T. Long, Advisor-Baptist Health School of Medical Technology
John E. Slaven, M.D., Medical Director, Henderson Adjunct Instructor; Sandy Ackerman, Program Director, Henderson Adjunct Instructor
Medical Technology is a profession which is practiced almost exclusively in hospitals or diagnostic clinics. Medical technologists perform laboratory tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, to monitor the response of treatment and to assist in health maintenance.
The Ellis College of Arts and Sciences, in cooperation with the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, offers a Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology. Three years of the program are obtained on the Henderson campus. The fourth year is completed at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock or at an approved hospital-associated teaching laboratory.
Upon completion of the fourth year clinical program, the graduate is eligible to apply for the various certification examinations.
Degree Requirements:
1. Completion of a minimum of 93 semester hours described below with at least a 2.00 GPA is necessary for application to the clinical curriculum. In order to receive credit toward a degree from the university, the student must apply and be admitted to Henderson prior to enrolling in the clinical curriculum in medical technology. In all cases, students will be required to complete nine months of residence at Henderson State University with a minimum of 30 hours of residence credit.
2. Acceptance into the clinical program in medical technology at Baptist Medical Center.
3. Completion of the clinical curriculum with a minimum GPA of 2.00.
On-Campus Curriculum Hours
A. General Education Component.....................................................................................................................................41
B. Specific General Education and Other Required Courses:
BIO 2114, 2104, 3094, and 8 hours Jr.-Sr. electives......................................................................................................20
CHM 1014, 1024, 2084, 3051, 3063, and 3073, 3131...................................................................................................20
Electives..............................................................................................................................................................................9-11
Total Hours.......................................................................................................................................................................90-92
Recommended Electives:Parasitology (BIO 3444), Biochemistry (CHM 4284)
Introduction to Computers (CSC 2003).
Clinical Curriculum Hours
Seminar I................................................................1
Seminar II...............................................................1
Immunology...........................................................2
Management and Education
Topics.....................................................................1
Body Fluids............................................................1
Immunohematology.............................................1
Clinical Microbiology............................................4
Clinical Chemistry................................................4
Hematology...........................................................4
Clinical Internship I..............................................5
Clinical Internship II.............................................6
Clinical Internship III............................................5
Clinical Internship IV............................................7
Total Hours.........................................................42
Clinical Courses in Medical Technology
MTC 4001. Seminar I. Introduction to the hospital laboratory including phlebotomy and medical terminology; attendance at laboratory inservice.
MTC 4011. Seminar II. Attendance at laboratory inservice; presentation of inservice including visual aids; review for comprehensive exam.
MTC 4022. Immunology. Principles of basic immunoglobulin structure and antigenantibody reactions with application to clinical immunology procedures.
MTC 4031. Management and Education Topics. Introduction to basic principles of management and educational principles.
MTC 4041. Body Fluids. Chemical, physical and microscopic study of urine, cerebrospinal and other body fluids.
MTC 4051. Immunohematology. Genetic theory of human blood groups and fundamentals of transfusion practice and components therapy.
MTC 4064. Clinical Microbiology. Study of human pathogenic microorganisms including bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi and parasites, with emphasis on clinical isolation and identification techniques.
MTC 4074. Clinical Chemistry. Study of analyses in serum with emphasis on clinical significance, diagnostic utility, and detection methods, including immunoassay and toxicology.
MTC 4084. Hematology. Study of hematopoiesis, anemias, leukemias, hemoglobinopathies, coagulation, and principles of hematological testing.
MTC 4095. Clinical Internship I. Clinical training in the following areas of hospital laboratory: hematology and coagulation. Includes operation of instrumentation and quality control practices.
MTC 4106. Clinical Internship II. Clinical training in the following area of the hospital laboratory: Chemistry & Urinalysis. Includes operation of instrumentation and quality control practices.
MTC 4115. Clinical Internship III. Clinical training in the following area of the hospital laboratory: Blood Bank/Serology. Includes operation of instrumentation
and quality control practices.
MTC 4127. Clinical Internship IV. Clinical training in the following area of the hospital laboratory: Microbiology. Includes operation of instrumentation and quality control practices.