| -- 12 semester hours |
 | One course in general psychology (not abnormal psychology) |
| One course in human or child development (e.g., developmental psychology, human growth and development) |
| Additional courses in psychology, sociology (e.g., abnormal psychology, organizational behavior, family relationships, medical sociology) or anthropology (e.g., cultural diversity, social networks, intergenerational interactions) |
| -- 12 semester hours |
| Must include introductory courses in human, mammalian or vertebrate anatomy and physiology. If a combined anatomy/physiology course is taken, applicants must complete two semesters. If anatomy and physiology are separate courses, one semester of each must be completed. |
| Laboratory experience in anatomy is required. |
| Botany courses are not accepted for the biological science requirement. |
| -- 3 semester hours |
| -- 8 semester hours |
| General chemistry coursework must be included. |
| Courses must include laboratory experience. |
| Organic chemistry and biochemistry are recommended, but not required. |
| -- 3 semester hours |
| -- 8 semester hours |
| Course content must include mechanics, electricity, magnetism, heat, light and sound waves. |
| Either trigonometry-level or calculus-level physics is acceptable, however calculus physics will be more beneficial for this program. |
| Courses must include laboratory experience. |
| -- 3 semester hours |
| This course may be taken in any department. |
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| All applicants must be certified in CPR, and certification must be current. CPR certification must be through the American Heart Association (Health Care Provider) or American Red Cross (Professional Rescuer). |
| Students are responsible for maintaining CPR certification while enrolled in the Program. |
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| Although we do not require a course in medical terminology, accepted students must pass a proficiency test in medical terminology at the time of enrollment. |
