RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

Core Curriculum lays a strong foundation for students preparing to take the Law SchoolAptitude Test (LSAT) through its central focus on critical thinking and proficiency in oraland written communication. Any student interested in Pre-Law should contact the Pre-Law Advisor, who assists with the preparation for admission to Law School and provideslegal career counseling.The Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental ProgramRockhurst University has a very active program for those who wish to pursue a career inmedicine, allopathic (M.D.) or osteopathic (D.O.), or dentistry, (D.D.S. or D.M.D.).Its liberal arts core, along with a major in biology or chemistry, meets all the medical anddental school requirements of science and non-science courses.From the first declaration of intention, the pre-medical or pre-dental student may consulta member of the Pre-medical and Pre-dental Advisory Committee as an academic advisor.The function of the advisor is to see that students meet the course work requirements onschedule and to encourage them to maintain high performance and motivation. The advisorwill also provide catalogs, literature and guidance about medical or dental school requirements,and counsel students on the MCAT (Medical College Aptitude Test) or the DAT(Dental Admission Test), which are usually taken at the end of the third year of college.Finally, the Pre-medical and Pre-dental Committee interviews the prospective applicantduring the junior year and writes the official letter of recommendation. Pre-medicaland pre-dental students are encouraged to consult frequently with their advisors concerningtheir course work. The chairpersons of the Pre-medical and Pre-dental Advisory Committeeare members of the National Association of Advisors to the Health Professions.Pre-Medical Scholars Partners Program—Kansas City Universityof Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB) and Des Moines University(DMU)By special arrangement between Rockhurst University and Kansas City University ofMedicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine and betweenRockhurst University and Des Moines University (DMU) College of Osteopathic Medicine,students interested in Osteopathic medicine may obtain early acceptance to theseschools of medicine. The student must have an ACT score of 28, and by the beginning ofthe second year at Rockhurst have both science and overall GPA of 3.5 (KCUMB) or 3.6(DMU). After an interview, two students (KCUMB) or any number (DMU) are selectedeach year for each program. The selected students transfer to the Medical School aftertheir third year at Rockhurst, and graduate from Rockhurst after their first year of MedicalSchool. The student applies to the program at the beginning of sophomore year; the selectionswill be made that year.The Pre-Medical Scholars Program—Saint Louis UniversityBy arrangement between Rockhurst University and Saint Louis University, students interestedin attending Saint Louis University’s medical school may obtain early acceptanceinto its MD program—normally after the end of their sophomore year. The student thencontinues at Rockhurst through graduation. To become a Pre-Medical Scholar, a studentmust have a strong high school academic record, strong letters of recommendation, andgood test scores (ACT composite of 30 or SAT composite of 1400 with 700 verbal). TheRockhurst University Pre-Medical Advisory Committee invites students into this programupon their entrance into the College of Arts and Sciences.Undergraduate Programs245