Professional Programs at NSU
Optometry, O.D.
College
of Optometry
NSU College of Optometry is a four-year professional program that
leads to the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree. Doctors of Optometry are the major
providers of primary vision care in America and are specially educated,
clinically trained, and state licensed to examine the eyes for the presence
or absence of vision problems, eye diseases, or other abnormalities. NSUCO
is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education of
the American Optometric Association and is a member of the Association of
Schools and Colleges of Optometry.
Pre-Professional Programs at NSU
Students intending to enter professional schools should select a degree program appropriate to their interests and consult with their academic advisor on the scheduling of additional courses required for admission to the professional school. Additional information regarding entrance requirements for some professional schools is given below. Students interested in a health-related career are encouraged to visit the Pre-Professional Health Office in Haskell Hall Annex 110.
Pre-Dental
The Pre-Dental Program is designed to meet the requirements of the Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center College of Dentistry. The applicant must have completed a minimum of 90 hours with a minimum C grade in each required course and a minimum GPA of 2.5. All applicants are required to take the DAT with result forwarded to the College of Dentistry.
See the Catalog for required courses.
Pre-Dental Hygiene
The Pre-Dental Hygiene program is designed to meet the requirements of the Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Dental Hygiene Program. The applicant must have completed a minimum of 60 hours with a minimum C grade in each required course and a minimum GPA of 2.5.
See the Catalog for required courses.
Basic Engineering
The student who expects to enter a school of engineering should declare intent immediately and be assigned an engineering adviser. Early engineering advisement is essential. The mathematics sequence should be started with the first enrollment at a course level determined by the mathematics background of the student. The student should deviate from the following list of specific courses only if recommended by the engineering advisor. Requirements for a degree vary by area of specialization and institution.
See the Catalog for required courses.
Pre-Law
While there are no specific courses required for entrance into professional schools of law, many of them do recommend that the student complete six hours of accounting in the undergraduate program. Most law schools recommend that the student complete a bachelor’s degree before seeking admission to the school of law, but some still admit students with less than a bachelor’s degree. The normal requirement in such cases is the completion of approximately three-quarters of the work required at the undergraduate institution for a bachelor’s degree, with the right reserved by the dean of the particular law school to refuse admission to students whose pre-law work does not qualify them for the study of law.
It is strongly recommended that the pre-law student confer periodically with one of the pre-legal advisors at Northeastern. Principal academic advisement, however, should be the responsibility of the major advisor.
Pre-Medical for OSU
The Pre-Medical program is designed to meet the requirements for the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. At least 90 semester hours must be completed. A “C” or better on all of the following courses is required and an average score of 7.0 or better must be made on the MCAT.
See the Catalog for required courses.
Pre-Medical for OU
The Pre-Medical program is designed to meet the requirements for OU. A GPA of 3.0 or higher, average score of 7.0 or better on the MCAT, and a letter grade of C or better is required in prerequisite courses. A minimum of 90 college hours is also required.
See the Catalog for required courses.
Pre-Nursing
All prospective and declared pre-nursing students should consult with the pre-nursing advisor in the Nursing Program prior to each semester’s enrollment. Early advisement will provide lists of registered nurse programs, guidance on correct sequencing of courses, identification of generally required courses, and opportunities to further discuss the nursing profession as a career choice. An individualized plan of study and schedule, based on the student’s choice of nursing program, will be developed for each pre-nursing student. Appropriate courses beyond the minimum can also be recommended.
There are twelve basic baccalaureate and seventeen associate degree nursing programs in Oklahoma, each having common and different requirements. The nursing program at Northeastern State University is only for those students who are already registered nurses. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the school of choice for further information about admission requirements, application deadlines, and required courses. The student can refer to the University catalog to determine when courses are offered, as some are not scheduled every semester.
See the Catalog for required courses.
Pre-Occupational Therapy
The Pre-Occupational Therapy program is designed to meet the requirements of the Master of Occupational Therapy at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. The applicant must have completed a minimum of 90 hours with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum C grade in each required course. To be considered for admission to OU the applicant must complete a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, OR complete requirements to be eligible to earn the Bachelor of Science in Health Studies degree after completion of 30 hours in the program. Applicants must observe a minimum of 40 hours in an occupational therapy setting and take the Graduate Record Exam prior to the February 1 application date. Early admission is available.
See the Catalog for required courses.
Pre-Optometry for NSU
The Pre-Optometry program is designed for students interested in attending the Northeastern State University College of Optometry. The applicant must have completed a minimum of ninety (90) semester hours of work with a minimum composite grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. All applicants must take the Optometry Admission Test (OAT).
See the Catalog for required courses.
Pre-Pharmacy
The Pre-Pharmacy program at NSU is designed for those students interested in attending the University of Oklahoma's College of Pharmacy or the Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy. The student should adjust his or her program to conform with the requirements of the pharmacy school he or she plans to attend. Applicants must take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) and complete a minimum of 60 hours.
See the Catalog for required courses.
Pre-Physical Therapy
The Pre-Physical Therapy program at NSU is designed for students interested in the Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. A minimum of 90 semester hours is required with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. A minimum grade of C is required in all courses. Selection of students is competitive and is made on the basis of academic achievement, interview performance, and knowledge of health care services. Applicants must observe a minimum of 40 hours in a physical therapy setting and take the Graduate Record Exam prior to the February 1 application deadline. Early admission is available.
See the Catalog for required courses.
Pre-Physician Associate
The Pre-Physician Associate Program is designed to meet the requirements of the Masters of Physician Associate at the Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center . The applicant must have completed a minimum of 90 hours with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale. Students must take the general test of the Graduate Record Exam prior to the October 1 application deadline.
See the Catalog for required courses.
Pre-Radiologic Technology
The Pre-Radiologic Technology program is designed to meet the requirements of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Radiologic Technology Bachelor’s Degree Programs in the areas of Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, and Sonography. Selection of students is competitive and is made on the basis of academic achievement, interview performance, and knowledge of health care services. The applicant must have completed a minimum of 64 hours with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
See the Catalog for required courses.
Pre-Veterinary Program
The pre-veterinary program is designed to meet the requirements of the Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences. Pre-veterinary medicine students should consult with the pre-veterinary medicine advisor prior to enrollment.
The pre-professional curriculum consists of a minimum 60 semester credit hours, exclusive of military science and physical education, and may be completed in any accredited institution, but such courses and credits must be evaluated at Oklahoma State University before candidacy for professional training can be determined. Although only two years of preprofessional courses are required, most of the students currently admitted to this veterinary college have completed three to four years of college.
See the Catalog for required courses.
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