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Northeastern State University announces a new Post Baccalaureate Prehealth Certificate Program, Fall 2011
The post baccalaureate prehealth certificate program, offered on our Broken Arrow campus, targets students that have already graduated with a non-science degree and provides them with the opportunity to obtain necessary prerequisites for competitive entry into their health professions program of interest. Preparation for allied health programs are included in this program, as well as, preparation for medical, dental, optometry, pharmacy, etc. The post bac curriculum provides the rigor that the professional programs require, which will enhance the students’ competitive edge for admission. The program also includes prehealth advising, mock interviews, research opportunities, and listings of volunteer/shadowing opportunities. Other Considerations
As mentioned above, the post-baccalaureate programs targets primarily second career individuals with little or no science background. However, individuals that are underrepresented minorities who are economically or educationally disadvantaged; individuals that have already applied to their health profession program; individuals that require additional courses to enhance their academic record; or individuals that require leveling courses to be competitive for entry into a graduate program, and are not currently competitive for a career in health professions or graduate school would be able to enroll in the sciences courses offered in the post bac program. These individuals would not be eligible to receive a certificate however.
For more information about our prehealth certificate program, please visit our website at http://academics.nsuok.edu/prehealth or contact Dr. Craig Clifford, Program Coordinator at clifford@nsuok.edu
Pamela K. Hathorn, Ph.D. Associate Dean Northeastern State University College of Science & Health Professions Associate Professor Department of Natural Sciences 611 N. Grand Ave, Rm SC 176 Tahlequah OK 74464 hathorn@nsuok.edu office: 918-444-3833 Fax: 918-458 2325
