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Prehealth Programs Advising and Evaluation Service
The Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services offers an
advising and evaluation service for students interested in pre-health
professional preparation. These prehealth “programs” are
not majors or minors but declared interest areas. Schools of professional
health are most concerned with the overall scope and quality of a student’s
undergraduate performance and it is important that students select a
major based on their interests and aptitudes.
Preparation plans for selected prehealth professional areas have been
identified. The programs of study outlined below are recommendations
and guidelines only and do not assure meeting all requirements for a
given program. Graduate professional programs have unique requirements
and students must check with individual schools for more definitive
statements regarding admission policies and requirements. The coordinators
listed are available to assist students in making career decisions.
Additional information about each of the pre-professional health preparation
areas is available on the Web at www.iihhs.jum.edu.
Pre-dentistry
Dr. Steve Stewart, Coordinator
|
Credit Hours |
BIO 114. Organisms |
4 |
BIO 214. Cell and Molecular Biology |
4 |
BIO 370. Animal Physiology |
4 |
CHEM 131-132. General Chemistry |
8 |
(including laboratory 131L-132L) |
|
CHEM 341-342. Organic Chemistry |
8 |
(including laboratory 346L) |
|
PHYS 140-150. General Physics |
8 |
(including laboratory 140L – 150L) |
|
Students are encouraged to take BIO 224 (Genetics and Development) |
|
Pre-medicine
Dr. Sharon Babcock, Coordinator
|
Credit Hours |
BIO 114. Organisms |
4 |
BIO 214. Cell and Molecular Biology |
4 |
CHEM 131-132. General Chemistry |
8 |
(including laboratory 131L-132L) |
|
CHEM 341-342. Organic Chemistry |
8 |
(including laboratory 346L) |
|
PHYS 140-150. General Physics |
8 |
(including laboratory 140L – 150L) |
|
English |
6 |
Mathematics (calculus and statistics) |
6 |
Students are encouraged to take additional coursework in genetics (BIO 224 or BIO 230), physiology (BIO 370), and/or biochemistry (CHEM 361) |
|
Pre-occupational therapy**
Dr. Jeffrey Loveland, Coordinator
|
Credit Hours |
BIO 270. Human Physiology |
4 |
BIO 290. Human Anatomy |
4 |
CHEM 120+L. Concepts in Chemistry and lab |
4 |
MATH 220. Elementary Statistics |
3 |
GPSYC 160. Developmental Psychology |
3 |
PSYC 250. Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
GSOC 210. Social Issues or |
3 |
|
|
Pre-optometry
Dr. Jeffrey Andre, Coordinator
|
Credit Hours |
BIO 114. Organisms |
4 |
BIO 214. Cell and Molecular Biology |
4 |
BIO 370. Animal Physiology |
4 |
CHEM 131-132. General Chemistry |
8 |
(including laboratory 131L-132L) |
|
CHEM 341-342. Organic Chemistry |
8 |
(including laboratory 346L) |
|
PHYS 140-150. General Physics |
8 |
(including laboratory 140L-150L) |
|
Mathematics (statistics and calculus recommended) |
9-11 |
Note: Students should also check the specific admissions requirements of individual optometry schools for additional recommended courses. |
|
Pre-pharmacy
Dr. Donna Amenta, Coordinator
|
Credit Hours |
BIO 114. Organisms |
4 |
BIO 214. Cell and Molecular Biology |
4 |
CHEM 131-132. General Chemistry |
8 |
(including laboratory 131L-132L) |
|
CHEM 341-342. Organic Chemistry |
8 |
(including laboratory 346L) |
|
GWRIT 103. Critical Reading and Writing |
3 |
PHYS 140-150. General Physics (including laboratory 140L-150L) |
8 |
GCOM 121 or GCOM 122 Public Speaking |
3 |
Choose one: |
6 |
|
|
Electives 1 |
18 |
1 Requirements depend on program.
Pre-physical Therapy
Mr. Jeff Konin, Coordinator
|
Credit Hours |
BIO 270. Human Physiology |
4 |
BIO 290. Human Anatomy |
4 |
CHEM 131-132. General Chemistry |
8 |
PHYS 140-150. General Physics |
8 |
MATH 220. Elementary Statistics |
3 |
MATH 205. Introductory Calculus I |
3 |
English (literature, composition, or scientific writing) |
6 |
|
GPSYC 101. General Psychology |
3 |
|
GPSYC 160. Life Span Human Development |
3 |
|
PSYC 250. Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
|
GSOCI 210. Social Issues in a Global Context |
3 |
|
HTH 390. Introduction to PT |
1 |
NOTE: Physical therapy schools often have varying prerequisite requirements for admission. Classes listed here meet Pre-PT requirements at JMU, but may differentiate slightly from what some PT schools require.
Pre-physician assistant**
Dr. James Hammond, Coordinator
|
Credit Hours |
BIO 270. Human Physiology |
4 |
BIO 290. Human Anatomy |
4 |
Choose one: |
|
CHEM 120+L. Concepts in Chemistry and lab (4) |
|
CHEM 221+L. Concepts of Organic Chemistry |
4 |
MATH 220. Statistics |
3 |
HTH 300. Medical Terminology |
3 |
Pre-veterinary
Dr. Thomas Hancock, Coordinator
|
Credit Hours |
CHEM 131/132 + Labs. General Chemistry |
8 |
CHEM 341/342/346. Organic Chemistry |
8 |
CHEM 361. Biochemistry |
3 |
PHYS 140/150 + Labs. General Physics |
8 |
MATH 220. Elementary Statistics |
3 |
MATH 231/232. Calculus with Applications |
8 |
BIO 114. Organisms |
4 |
| BIO 214. Cell and Molecular Biology |
4 |
BIO 224. Genetics and Development |
4 |
BIO 370. Animal Physiology |
4 |
BIO 380. General Microbiology |
4 |
** These pre-professional programs do not insure that all prerequisite requirements for all professional programs, including JMU programs, are being met. Please consult with each program of interest to establish a full listing of all prerequisites for that program.
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