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Human Anatomy w/lab — minimum 4 credits<br />
Human Physiology w/lab — minimum 4 credits<br />
Abnormal Psychology — 3 credits<br />
Lifespan Human Development — 3 to 9 credits<br />
Humanities/Social Sciences — 3 credits in philosophy or sociology.<br />
Medication Terminology — 1 to 3 credits, strongly recommended.<br />
ALL prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or higher..<br />
ALL prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.<br />
Criteria Used for Selection of Class:<br />
Admission into the MOT program based on completed undergraduate degree, completed prerequisite<br />
courses, a minimum of twelve hours of observation and/or volunteer workin at least<br />
three (3) different occupational therapy settings (e.g. acute care hospital, outpatient, community<br />
mental health, school system, etc.) with either an occupational therapist or an occupational<br />
therapy assistant; a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and<br />
participation in a groupinterview. ( from www.shrs.iupui.edu/occupational_therapy/)<br />
Preoptometry Program<br />
(90 credits, including 20 credits at the 30000-40000 level)<br />
<strong>Purdue</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Calumet</strong> communicates withthe Indiana<strong>University</strong> School of Optometry tostay updatedon<br />
this school’s admissionrequirements. However, it is uptothe individual student tomake sure that his/her program<br />
satisfies the admissionrequirements for any school that he/she applies. After completingthe requiredcourses and<br />
90 credit hours of undergraduate work, students canapply tooptometry school. Of the 90 credit hours, at least<br />
20 must be at the 30000-40000 level. If one chooses toapply after 90 credit hours, there are additional academic<br />
requirements that must be met. Students are responsible for understandingthese additional requirements and<br />
makingsure that individual programs cover the neededareas. The majority of applicants have anundergraduate<br />
degree. Shadowinganoptometrist is recommended. Inaddition, students must take the Optometry College AdmissionTest<br />
(OAT). For more informationonprerequisites goto: http://www.opt.indiana.edu/.<br />
Biology (13 credits)<br />
BIOL 10100 Introductory Biology I<br />
BIOL 31600 Basic Microbiology<br />
Chemistry (12 credits)<br />
CHM 11500/11600 General Chemistry<br />
*Students not prepared for CHM115 must take CHM100 first.<br />
CHM 25500/25501 Organic Chemistry/Organic Chemistry Laboratory<br />
Physics (8 credits)<br />
PHYS 22000/22100 General Physics I/II<br />
Mathematics (9 credits)<br />
MA 22300/22400 Intro. Analysis I/II<br />
BIOL 33000 Biostatistics<br />
OR<br />
STAT 30100 Elementary Statistical Methods<br />
English (6 credits)<br />
ENGL 10400/10500 English Composition I/II<br />
Humanities and Social Science (15 credits)<br />
Two humanities courses (6 credits)<br />
Two social and historical studies electives (6 credits)<br />
Foreign Language (6 credits)<br />
May be exempt. Check with advisor. Strongly recommended<br />
PSY 12000 Intro. Psychology<br />
PHIL 11100 Ethics<br />
Electives<br />
(24 credits; consult your advisor) Strongly recommended<br />
BIOL 21300/21400 Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II<br />
CHM 33300 Principles of Biochemistry<br />
Recommended Biology Electives<br />
BIOL 24300 Introductory Cell Biology<br />
BIOL 24400 Genetics<br />
BIOL 24401 Genetics Laboratory<br />
BIOL 35700 Animal Physiology<br />
BIOL 34200 Biological Sciences Practicum (ExL)<br />
BIOL 48800 Biological Sciences Internship(ExL)<br />
BIOL 48900 Independent Student Research (ExL)<br />
BIOL 56600 Developmental Biology<br />
BIOL 59500 Neurobiology<br />
Other Recommended Courses<br />
Small Business Management<br />
Medical Terminology<br />
Histology<br />
Ethics<br />
Independent Research<br />
Prepharmacy Program<br />
These are required courses for those whoexpect toapply for admission toand graduate fromthe <strong>Purdue</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) programin West Lafayette, IN. Generally,<br />
a student needs a GPA of >3.00, and even >3.25 tobe competitive. It is not toyour advantage torepeat<br />
courses toimprove your grade and GPA. Required Courses for fall 2012 admissions:<br />
Biology (24 credits)<br />
BIOL 10100/10200 Introductory Biology I/II<br />
BIOL 10700 Biol Freshman Experience<br />
BIOL 21300/21400 Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II<br />
BIOL 22100 Introduction to Microbiology<br />
OR<br />
BIOL 31600 Basic Microbiology<br />
BIOL 56100 Immunology<br />
Chemistry (19 credits)<br />
CHM 11500/11600 General Chemistry<br />
*Students not prepared for CHM11500 must take CHM10000 first.<br />
CHM 25500/25501 Organic Chemistry I/ Organic Chemistry Laboratory<br />
CHM 25600/25601 Organic Chemistry II/ Organic Chemistry Laboratory<br />
CHM 33000 Principles of Biochemistry<br />
Physics (4 credits)<br />
PHYS 22000 General Physics I<br />
Mathematics (9 credits)<br />
MA 22300/22400 Intro. Analysis I/II<br />
STAT 30100 Elem. Statistical Methods I*<br />
*Biol 33000 (Biostatistics) may be substituted for STAT 30100<br />
English (3-6 credits)<br />
ENGL 10400/10500 English Comp. I/II<br />
OR<br />
ENGL 10800 Adv. Freshman Comp.<br />
(for qualified students instead of 104/105)<br />
Economic (3 credits)<br />
ECON 21000 Principles of Economics<br />
Prephysical Therapy Program<br />
<strong>Purdue</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Calumet</strong> communicates with Indiana <strong>University</strong> School of Health and Rehabilitation<br />
Sciences tostay updated on this school’s admission requirements for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program<br />
(DPT). However, it is uptothe individual student tomake sure that his/her programsatisfies the admission<br />
requirements for any Physical Therapy (PT) school that he/she applies. Students must have an undergraduate<br />
degree toapply toPT school. Physical Therapy is a very competitive program(http://www.apta.org).<br />
Suggested Plan of Study<br />
Prephysical Therapy majors should take the same basic courses as those outlined<br />
for biology majors, with appropriate changes to complete all PT prerequisites.<br />
PT Prerequisites<br />
General College Chemistry* — 2 courses w/lab<br />
General College Physics* — 2 courses w/lab<br />
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