Liberal Arts (Pre-Health Professions Transfer)

Contact Information
Dr. William Shay, professor/program coordinator  
william.shay@ndscs.edu
701-671-2341
Haverty Hall 228

Delivery Methods
Face-to-Face: Wahpeton
Online: Some Classes
Combination

The Pre-Health Professions Transfer plan is designed for students who intend to attend health professional schools, such as chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, optometry, podiatry, physician assistant or veterinary medicine. Most health professional schools require a bachelor's degree. While there is no specific major requirement, students often pursue degrees in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or microbiology. !n addition to academic preparedness, health professional schools prioritize individuals who exhibit a well-rounded profile through active participation in extracurricular activities. leadership roles, and clinical experiences.

Students entering the Pre-Health Professions Transfer curriculum plan who do not have the proper prerequisites may need additional preparatory classes.

This plan provides preparation for the professional curriculum and meets the Liberal Arts Program Purposes listed in the NDSCS Catalog.

Admission Requirements

The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Helpful courses to prepare for this program are
biology, computer science, chemistry, zoology, mathematics, physics. and English. Courses that develop reading and communications skills and two years of a foreign language, if available, are also recommended. Applicants may be required to complete a basic skills evaluation during the admissions process.

Award

Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded an Associate in Science degree in Liberal Arts.