• Pre-Clinical Perfusion
• Pre-Cytotechnology
• Pre-Dentistry
• Pre-Medicine
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Osteopathic Medicine
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Physician Assistant
• Pre-Podiatry

Essential Studies

Essential Studies requirements

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete a program of study from the Department of Physical and Life Sciences:

• Will be able to consistently apply logical reasoning and critical thinking, not constrained by convention or prejudice.
• Will be fluent in the foundations of knowledge needed for tomorrow's scientists and teachers of science.
• Will have acquired, through knowledge and study, a sense of appreciation of our world.
• Will possess the skills of inquiry and study needed to understand the true nature of the universe.

The Degree of Bachelor of Science with a comprehensive major in Biology

This degree provides health professionals an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree is not intended to replace a bachelor’s degree in a specific health profession; therefore, consultation with the Registrar and the Health Professions Office at Chadron State College regarding the appropriateness of this degree for each student is important.

Students pursuing a comprehensive major in biology should take MATH 138 or 232 as their General Studies Math requirement. NOTE: Students may earn only one option within the Biology Major, although they are encouraged to take additional courses to expand their scientific knowledge and abilities.

Human Biology Option

Number	Course Title	Hours
General Studies		38
BIOL 138 & 138L	General Botany & Lab	3
BIOL 139 & 139L	General Zoology & Lab	3
BIOL 225	Cellular Biology	3
BIOL 331	Biology Seminar I	1
BIOL 332	Genetics	3
BIOL 340/340L	Human Anatomy and Lab	4
BIOL 341/341L	Microbiology and Lab	4
BIOL 342/342L	Human Physiology and Lab	4
BIOL 343/343L BIOL 456/456L	Parasitology & Lab OR Pathogenic Micro & Lab	4
BIOL 410	Biology Seminar II	1
BIOL 430 BIOL 433/433L	Immunology OR Human Biomechanics & Lab	3
BIOL 432/432L	Developmental Biology & Lab	3
BIOL 449/449L	Molecular Biology	3
BIOL 458	Evolution	3
CHEM 131/131L*	College Chemistry I & Lab	4
CHEM 132/132L	College Chemistry II & Lab	5
CHEM 233/233L	Organic Chemistry I & Lab	4
CHEM 234/234L	Organic Chemistry II & Lab	4
CHEM 335/335L	Biochemistry & Lab	4
CA 125**	Fund. Oral Communications	3
ENG 135***	Composition I	3
ENG 136	Composition II	3
MATH 138*****	Applied Calculus	3
MATH 232	Applied Statistics	3
PHYS 241/241L******	University Physics I and Lab	5
PHYS 242/242L	University Physics II and Lab	5
PSYC 131	General Psychology	3
PSYC 334 PSYC 430	Developmental Psychology OR Physiological Psychology	3
Electives		6
*Students who have not had high school chemistry are required to take CHEM 121: Fundamental Chemistry before enrolling in CHEM 131/131L: College Chemistry I and Lab. **Students interested in other communications courses to fulfill this requirement should consult their academic advisor. These courses include CA 130: Interpersonal Communications (3 credits) and CA 230: Conflict Resolution and Mediation (3 credits). ***Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses and technical writing. These would include ENG 239: Advanced Composition, ENG 339: Creative Writing, and ENG 333: News-Journalism. *****Students are encouraged to enroll in the math courses for which they have the background. The student can select MATH 142: College Algebra, MATH 134: Plane Trigonometry, MATH 135: Pre-Calculus, MATH 138: Applied Calculus, or MATH 151: Calculus I as their first course in mathematics at Chadron State College. Applied Statistics requires two years of high school Algebra or College Algebra. ******Math 138 or 151 are required prior to enrolling in this course. A strong background in Algebra is essential for success in these courses.

A student successfully completing this curriculum and completing 125 credit hours including 45 hours at the 300/400 level will earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology-Human Biology Option from Chadron State College.

As the admission requirements may change after a student enters the program, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the registrar and their advisor at CSC as well as the appropriate program representative at the UNMC College of Allied Health at least once each year for the latest and legally binding program, graduation, and admission requirements.

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• Pre-Chiropractic Medicine Option
• Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) Option
• Pre-Nuclear Medicine
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Radiography (RWMC)
• Pre-Vet
• General Health Care Option

This degree provides health professionals an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree is not intended to replace a bachelor’s degree in a specific health profession; therefore, consultation with the Registrar and the Health Professions Office at Chadron State College regarding the appropriateness of this degree for each student is important.

To be eligible for this degree, each student must have successfully completed one or more of the following in an appropriately accredited professional program:

1. A twelve month professional program in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Medical Technology).
2. An eighteen month or longer professional program in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiation Therapy, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Mortuary Science, or Respiratory Therapy.
3. One year of a professional program in Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Optometry, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Osteopathic Medicine, Chiropractic Medicine, Podiatric Medicine, or a professional program in another of the health sciences that requires three or more years of study.

A student with eighteen months or more of professional education in a field not listed above may earn this degree by requesting specific permission and approval of the Registrar and the Health Professions Office. Chadron State College will determine the appropriate application of credits for each professional program listed by each applicant.

The professional program(s) attended must require a high school diploma or equivalent as an entrance requirement and have at least 25% of the training program as academic work in the classroom. The remaining 75% can be clinical training. The student is responsible for proving these conditions exist.

To earn this degree the student must complete at least 30 semester hours of Chadron State College credit before or after the professional program of studies, the comprehensive major as subsequently described, 45 upper division hours, 125 semester hours of college credit, and the General Studies requirements as subsequently listed. Should the professional program component not total 35 semester hours the student must earn additional Chadron State College credit at the upper division level to meet the 125 total credit hour minimum.

Admission requirements to a professional program and thus graduation requirements may change between the date a catalog is printed and the date a student may expect to be graduated. Therefore, each student must consult with the Health Professions Office/Advisor and the Registrar’s Office at CSC as well as the professional school(s) of their choice at least once each calendar year for the latest requirements.

Pre-Chiropractic

For admission into: Most Professional Programs in Chiropractic in the United States.

Number	Course Title	Hours
BIOL 139 & 139L	General Zoology & Lab	3
BIOL 225	Cellular Biology	3
BIOL 311	Biology Seminar I	1
BIOL 332	Genetics (Recommended)	3
BIOL 341/341L	Microbiology and Lab	4
BIOL 340/340L	Human Anatomy and Lab	4
BIOL 342/342L	Human Physiology and Lab	4
BIOL 410	Biology Seminar II	1
CHEM 131/131L*	College Chemistry I & Lab	4
CHEM 132/132L	College Chemistry II & Lab	5
CHEM 333/333L	Organic Chemistry I & Lab	4
CHEM 334/334L	Organic Chemistry II & Lab	4
CHEM 335/335L	Biochemistry & Lab	4
MATH 138	Applied Calculus	3
MATH 232	Applied Statistics	3
PHYS 241/241L**	University Physics I & Lab	5
PHYS 242/242L	University Physics II & Lab	5
ENG 135***	Composition I	3
ENG 136	Composition II	3
ENG 233	Elements of Literature	3
HUM 231	Humanistic Tradition	3
CA 130	Interpersonal Communication	3
PSYC 131	General Psychology	3
PSYC 334	Developmental Psychology	3
SOC 231	Intro to Sociology	3
PHIL 231	Intro to Philosophy	3
Upper division electives		6
Minimum hours at CSC		90
1st Year of an Accredited Professional Program in Chiropractic		35
TOTAL		125
*Students who have not had high school chemistry are required to take Fundamental Chemistry (CHEM 121) prior to enrolling in College Chemistry I (CHEM 131/131L). **Math 151 or Math 138, are required prior to enrolling in this course. A strong background in Calculus is essential for success in these courses. ***Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses. This includes Adv. Comp. (ENG 239), Creative Writing (ENG 339), and News-Journalism (ENG 333).

A student successfully completing this program of study and the first year of an accredited professional program in Optometry will earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in the Health Sciences-Pre-Chiropractic Option from Chadron State College.

As the CSC degree or graduation and the admission requirements of the professional program(s) of interest to the student may change after a student enters the program, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the registrar and the pre-optometry advisor at CSC and the appropriate person at each of the professional programs in optometry of interest to the student at least once each year for the latest degree or graduation and admission requirements.

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Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science

For admission into: University of Nebraska Medical Center Clinical Laboratory Science Program and the majority of other professional programs.

Number	Course Title	Hours
BIOL 139 & 139L	General Zoology & Lab	3
BIOL 225	Cellular Biology	3
BIOL 231/231L	Anatomy & Physiology I & Lab	4
BIOL 311	Biology Seminar I	1
BIOL 323/323L	Basic Hematology & Lab	2
BIOL 332	Genetics	3
BIOL 341/341L	Microbiology and Lab	4
BIOL 410	Biology Seminar II	1
BIOL 412	Biotechnology	3
BIOL 430	Immunology	3
BIOL 456/456L	Pathogenic Microbiology and Lab	3
CHEM 131/131L*	College Chemistry I & Lab	4
CHEM 132/132L	College Chemistry II & Lab	5
CHEM 231/231L	Intro to Organic Chemistry & Lab	4
CHEM 335/335L	Biochemistry & Lab	4
CHEM 342/342L	Instrumental Analysis & Lab	4
ENG 135**	Composition I	3
ENG 136	Composition II	3
CA 125***	Fund. Oral Communication	3
ENG 233	Elements of Literature	3
HUM 231	Humanistic Tradition	3
MATH 142****	College Algebra	4
MATH 232	Applied Statistics	3
SOC 231	Intro. to Sociology	3
PSYC 131	General Psychology	3
PHIL 231	Intro. to Philosophy	3
Humanities, History, or Government course		3
Free Elective		3
Minimum Total		91
A 12 month Professional Program in CLS		35
TOTAL		126
*Students who have not had high school chemistry are required to take CHEM 121: Fundamental Chemistry before enrolling in CHEM 131/131L: College Chemistry I and Lab. **Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses. These would include ENG 239: Advanced Composition and ENG 339: Creative Writing. A minimum of six semester hours of English are required for admission into the clinical program. ***Students interested in other communcaitons courses to fulfill this requirement should consult their academic advisor. These courses include CA 222: Interpersonal and Small Group Communications (3 credits), CA 230: Conflict Resolution and Mediation (3 credits). ****The Medical Technology Program requires a strong background in college algebra and applied statistics. Advanced math courses are available as electives. Applied statistics requires two years of high school algebra or College Algebra.

Please consult with the pre-Clinical Laboratory Science advisor at Chadron State College for substitutions in this curriculum.

As the Clinical Laboratory Science admission or graduation requirements may change after a student enters the program, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the Pre- Clinical Laboratory Science advisor at Chadron State College and the appropriate University of Nebraska Medical Center program representative at least once each year for the latest program and admission requirements.

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Pre-Nuclear Medicine Technology

For admission into: The majority of Nuclear Medicine Technology Schools

Number	Course Title	Hours
BIOL 139 & 139L	General Zoology & Lab	3
BIOL 225	Cellular Biology	3
BIOL 231/231L	Anatomy & Physiology I & Lab	4
BIOL 311	Biology Seminar I	1
BIOL 323/323L	Basic Hematology & Lab	2
BIOL 332	Genetics	3
BIOL 341/341L	Microbiology and Lab	4
BIOL 410	Biology Seminar II	1
BIOL 412	Biotechnology	3
BIOL 430	Immunology	3
BIOL 456/456L	Pathogenic Microbiology and Lab	3
CHEM 131/131L*	College Chemistry I & Lab	4
CHEM 132/132L	College Chemistry II & Lab	5
CHEM 231/231L	Intro to Organic Chemistry & Lab	4
CHEM 335/335L	Biochemistry & Lab	4
CHEM 342/342L	Instrumental Analysis & Lab	4
ENG 135**	Composition I	3
ENG 136	Composition II	3
CA 125***	Fund. Oral Communication	3
ENG 233	Elements of Literature	3
HUM 231	Humanistic Tradition	3
MATH 142****	College Algebra	4
MATH 232	Applied Statistics	3
SOC 231	Intro. to Sociology	3
PSYC 131	General Psychology	3
PHIL 231	Intro. to Philosophy	3
Humanities, History, or Government course		3
Free Elective		3
Minimum Total		91
An 18 month Professional Program in Nuclear Medicine		42
TOTAL		132
*Students who have not had high school chemistry are required to take CHEM 121: Fundamental Chemistry before enrolling in CHEM 131/131L: College Chemistry I and Lab. **Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses. These would include ENG 239: Advanced Composition and ENG 339: Creative Writing. A minimum of six semester hours of English are required for admission into the clinical program. ***Students interested in other communcaitons courses to fulfill this requirement should consult their academic advisor. These courses include CA 222: Interpersonal and Small Group Communications (3 credits), CA 230: Conflict Resolution and Mediation (3 credits). ****The Medical Technology Program requires a strong background in college algebra and applied statistics. Advanced math courses are available as electives. Applied statistics requires two years of high school algebra or College Algebra.

Please consult with the pre-Nuclear Medicine advisor at Chadron State College for substitutions in this curriculum.

As the Nuclear Medicine admission or graduation requirements may change after a student enters the program, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the Pre- Nuclear Medicine advisor at Chadron State College and the appropriate Nuclear Medicine program representative at least once each year for the latest program and admission requirements.

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Pre-Pharmacy

For admission into: The majority of Pharmacy Schools.

Number	Course Title	Hours
BIOL 139 & 139L	General Zoology & Lab	3
BIOL 225	Cellular Biology	3
BIOL 311	Biology Seminar I	1
BIOL 332	Genetics	3
BIOL 340/340L	Human Anatomy & Lab	4
BIOL 341/341L	Microbiology & Lab	4
BIOL 342/342L	Human Physiology & Lab	4
BIOL 410	Biology Seminar II	1
BIOL 412	Biotechnology	3
CHEM 131/131L*	College Chemistry I & Lab	4
CHEM 132/132L	College Chemistry II & Lab	5
CHEM 233/233L	Organic Chemistry I & Lab	4
CHEM 234/234L	Organic Chemistry II & Lab	4
CHEM 335/335L	BioChemistry & Lab	4
CHEM 341/341L***	Quantitative Analysis & Lab	4
ENG 135**	Composition I	3
ENG 136	Composition II	3
CA 125	Fund. Oral Communication	3
ENG 233	Elements of Literature	3
HUM 231	Humanistic Tradition	3
MATH 151	Calculus I	5
MATH 232	Applied Statistics	3
SOC 231***	Intro. to Sociology	3
PSYC 131	General Psychology	3
PSYC 334	Developmental Psychology	3
ECON 231****	Microeconomics	3
ACTG 241	Accounting Principles I	4
PHYS 241/241L*****	University Physics I & Lab	5
PHYS 242/242L	University Physics II & Lab	5
PHIL 333 PHIL 432 PHIL 433	Logic OR Ethics OR Biomedical Ethics	3
Minimum Total		101
The first year at College of Pharmacy		35
TOTAL		136
*Students who have not had high school chemistry are required to take CHEM 121: Fundamental Chemistry before enrolling in CHEM 131/131L: College Chemistry I and Lab. **Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses. These would include ENG 239: Advanced Composition and ENG 339: Creative Writing. A minimum of six semester hours of English are required for admission into the clinical program. ***FCS 320: Aging and Death may be taken in place of SOC 231: Introduction to Sociology. ****Any course in economics may be substituted for this course. *****Math 151 or Math 138 are required prior to enrolling in this course. A strong background in Calculus is essential for success in these courses.

As the admission requirements for the College of Pharmacy may change after a student enters the program, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the pre-pharmacy advisor at Chadron State College and the appropriate program representative at the College of Pharmacy at least once each year for the latest and legally binding program and admissions requirements. Students are encouraged to choose more electives during their pre-professional studies as 10 hours of general electives in the professional program can be completed prior to enrollment at UNMC.

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Pre-Radiography

For admission into: Regional West Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology & Rapid City Regional Hospital School of Radiologic Technology Only.

Number	Course Title	Hours
BIOL 139 & 139L	General Zoology & Lab	3
BIOL 225	Cellular Biology	3
BIOL 231/231L	Anatomy & Physiology & Lab	3
BIOL 311	Biology Seminar I	1
BIOL 341/341L	Microbiology and Lab	4
BIOL 410	Biology Seminar II	1
CHEM 140/140L*	Survey of Chemistry & Lab	4
CHEM 231/231L	Survey of Organic Chemistry & Lab	4
CA 125 OR CA 130	Fund. Oral Communication OR Interpersonal Communication	3
ENG 135**	Compostion I	3
ENG 136	Composition II	3
HUM 231	Humanistic Tradition	3
MATH 142***	College Algebra	4
MATH 232	Applied Statistics	3
PHYS 241/241L****	University Physic I & Lab	5
PHYS 242/242L	University Physics II & Lab	5
PSYC 131	General Psychology	3
PHIL 231	Intro to Philosophy	3
SOC 231	Intro to Sociology	3
History or Government Elective		3
TOTAL		64
*Students who have not had high school chemistry are required to take Fundamental Chemistry (CHEM 121) before in enrolling in General Chemistry (CHEM 140/140L. **Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses. These would include Advanced Composition (ENG 239), Creative Writing (ENG 339), and News-Journalism (ENG 333). ***Students are encouraged to enroll in the math course for which they have the background. The student can select College Algebra (MATH 142), Plane Trigonometry (MATH 134), Calculus I (MATH 151), or Applied Statistics (MATH 232) as their first course in mathematics at Chadron State College. Applied Statistics requires two years of high school Algebra or College Algebra. ****A strong background in Calculus is essential for success in these courses. *****Additionally, students substitute Health Physics I, Radiation Physics I and Radiobiology from the Rad Tech program for CHEM 335 & Lab. ******Up to 43 hours of the Rad Tech program may be applied to the CSC upper division requirement.

This program is specific to Regional West Medical Center (RWMC) and Rapid City Regional Hospital (RCRH) Radiologic Program. Students must complete the core requirements as well as the courses listed below and all the prerequisites and required courses in the Radiologic Technology Certificate Program. Degree requirements may be different for other accredited Radiologic Technology Programs.

As admission requirements may be changed by the professional school at any time, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the pre-radiography advisor at CSC and the appropriate representative of the professional school at least once each year for the latest admission requirements.

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Pre-Vet

Core Requirements

Number	Course Title	Hours
BIOL 139 & 139L	General Zoology & Lab	3
BIOL 225	Cellular Biology	3
BIOL 231 & 231L OR BIOL 340 & 340L	Anatomy and Physiology & Lab OR Human Anatomy & Lab	4
BIOL 311	Biology Seminar I	1
BIOL 341/341L	Microbiology and Lab	4
BIOL 410	Biology Seminar II	1
CHEM 131/131L*	College Chemistry I & Lab	4
CHEM 132/132L*	College Chemistry II & Lab	4
CHEM 231 & 231L**	Survey of Org Chem & Lab	4
CHEM 335 & 335L	Biochemistry I & Lab	4
TOTAL		64
*General health care, and radiological tecnology students may replace the courses listed with CHEM 140/140L. **Pre-chiropractice medicine, pre-pharmace, and pre-veterinary medicine students must replace the courses listed with CHEM 333/333L and CHEM 334/334L.

Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option

Number	Course Title	Hours
Core Requirements		36
AGRI 132	Animal Science	3
AGRI 234 & 234L	Principles of Animal Nutrition & Lab	3
AGRI 410	Agriculture Seminar	1
AGRI 427 & 427L	Animal Physiology & Lab	4
AGRI 447	Animal Bredding and Reproduction	3
BIOL 239 & 239L	Animal Classification & Lab	4
BIOL 332	Genetics	3
TOTAL		57

General Studies

Number	Course Title	Hours
BIOL 432 & 432L	Developmental Biology & Lab	3
CA 125, 130, 225, or 230	Communication Arts Course	3
ENG 135 **	Composition I	3
ENG 136	Composition II	3
MATH 138	Applied Calculus	3
MATH 232	Applied Statistics	3
PHYS 241 & 241L	University Physics I & Lab	5
General Studies Electives		10
TOTAL		33
**Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339.
Minimum hours through CSC		90
One year at an accredited Veterinary School		35
Minimum total		125

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General Health Care Option

This option is available only to those students pursuing a health career choice for which an option is not described. The 26 required program elective courses will be selected by the student and the student's advisor at Chadron State College, reviewed by the Health Professions Director and the Department Chair of the Physical and Life Sciences Department, and approved by the Dean of Curriculum and Academic Advancement. These program elective courses will typically be in the science and mathematics areas but can be from other disciplines if it best serves the academic needs of the student. The program form is available from the Health Professions Office. The completed degree plan must be filed with the Record's Office, the Health Professions Office, and the student's advisor.

Number	Course Title	Hours
Core Requirements		38
Program Electives (See above paragraph)		16
Total hours		54

General Studies

Number	Course Title	Hours
C A 130	Interpersonal Comm	3
ENG 135	Composition I**	3
ENG 137	Technical Writing I**	3
ENG 233	Elements of Literature	3
HUM 231	The Humanistic Tradition	3
MATH 232	Applied Statistics	3
PHIL 231	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PSYC 131	General Psychology	3
SOC 231	Introduction to Sociology	3
Humanities, History or Government elective		3
Total hours
**Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339.

General Electives

Six hours of elective courses must be selected from any area of the Chadron State College catalog with advisor consultation.

Description	Hours
Minimum hours through CSC	90
Minimum hours from professional program - Upper Division Hours	35
Minimum total	125

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• Pre-Dental Hygiene
• Pre-Mortuary Science
• Pre-Nursing
• Pre-Radiography

A non-degree program in health professions is for pre-professional development in the following areas. A student will receive their degree at the health care institution they are transferring to. Please contact the CSC faculty advisor for each discipline.

Pre-Dental Hygiene

For admission into: University of Nebraska Medical Center Dental Hygiene Program and most other Dental Hygiene schools.

Number	Course Title	Hours
BIOL 139/139L	General Zoology & Lab	3
BIOL 225	Cellular Biology	3
BIOL 340/340L	Human Anatomy & Lab	4
BIOL 341/341L	Microbiology & Lab	4
BIOL 342/342L	Human Physiology & Lab	4
CHEM 140/140L*	Survey of Chemistry & Lab	4
CHEM 231/231L	Survey of Organic Chem. & Lab	4
ENG 135**	Composition I	3
ENG 136	Composition II	3
CA 125***	Fund. Oral Communication	3
SOC 231	Intro. to Sociology	3
PSYC 131	General Psychology	3
ENG 233	Elements of Literature	3
HUM 231	Humanistic Tradition	3
FCS 247	Nutrition	3

Electives****

Choose 12 hrs in two areas or 24 hrs in one area

Number	Course Title	Hours
ENG 249	Creative Writing	3
ENG 340	Contemporary Literature	3
ENG 343	Literature & Philosophy	3
HUM 331	Popular Culture	3
HUM 334	Intro to Film	3
PHIL 231	Intro to Philosophy	3
PSYC 233	Addiction	3
PSYC 234	Cognitive Psychology	3
PSYC 334	Develop. Psychology	3
PSYC 433	Abnormal Psychology	3
ANTH 231	Intro to Cultural Anth.	3
SOC 230	Society: Global Comparisons	3
SOC 333	Marriage & the Family	3
SOC 334	Public Opinion & Propaganda	3
SOC 335	Ethnic & Min. Group Relations	3
SOC 340	Social Change	3
Minimum Total hours		68
*Students who have not had High School Chemistry are required to take CHEM 121: Fundamental Chemistry before enrolling in CHEM 140/140L: General Chemistry and Lab. **Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses. These would include ENG 329: Advanced Composition and ENG 339: Creative Writing. ***Students interested in other communcaitons courses to fulfill this requirement should consult their academic advisor. These courses include CA 130: Interpersonal Communications (3 credits), CA 230: Conflict Resolution and Mediation (3 credits). ****To receive a degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the dental hygiene student must have 12 credit hours in each of two disciplines such as Biology, English, Psychology, etc.or 24 hours in one discipline. To meet this requirement, the student must carefully select elective courses to add to the required courses.

Please consult with the Dental Hygiene Academic Advisor at Chadron State College for substitutions in this Curriculum.

As the admission requirements for the Dental Hygiene Program may change after a student enters the program, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the Pre-Dental Hygiene Advisor at Chadron State College and the appropriate program representative at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Dental Hygiene Program at least once each year for the latest and legally binding program and admission requirements.

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Pre-Mortuary Science

For licensure in the State of Nebraska and admission into most schools of Mortuary Science in the United States.

Number	Course Title	Hours
ACTG 241	Accouting Principles I	3
ACTG 242	Accounting Principles II	3
BA 337	Business Law I	3
MGMT 230	Principles of Management	3
BIOL 221	Bioterminology	2
BIOL 231/231L	Human Anatomy and Physiology & Lab	3
BIOL 341/341L	Microbiology & Lab	4
BIOL 456/456L	Pathogenic Micro & Lab	3
*CHEM 131/131L	College Chemistry I & Lab	4
CHEM 132/132L	College Chemistry II & Lab	4
ENG 135	Composition I(2)	3
ENG 136	Composition II	3
CA 130	Interpersonal Communications	3
PSYC 131	General Psychology	3
PSYC 334	Developmental Psychology	3
SOC 231	Introduction to Sociology	3
FCS 320	Aging and Death	3
Electives: Courses that enhance the student's ability to function as an embalmer and a funeral home directore		6

The courses listed above exceed those required for licensure in Nebraska; however, the optional courses are considered beneficial to a person seeking a career as a mortician. A partial listing of the licensure requirements in Nebraska are as follows: 1. Six semester hours of English. 2. Six semester hours of Accounting. 3. Eight Semester Hours of Chemistry. 4. Twelve semester hours of a biological science relating to the human body. 5. Six semester hours of psychology or counseling and 6. A total of 60 semester hours of college credit in addition to a full course of instruction in an accredited school of mortuary science. The student must obtain a complete set of licensure requirements by contacting the Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure, Credentialing Division, Nebraska State Office Building, 301 Centennial Mall South-Third Floor, P.O. Box 94986, Lincoln, NE, 68509-4986. The document to be requested is called the State of Nebraska "Statutes Relating To Funeral Directing and Embalming and Funeral Establishments".

*Students that have not had high school chemistry are required to take Fundamental Chemistry (CHEM 121) before enrolling in College Chemistry I & II (CHEM 131/131L & 132/132L).

The student can make many changes in this curriculum and still meet licensure requirements; however, they must make these changes in consultation with the pre-mortuary science advisor at CSC.

The State of Nebraska and the professional school(s) of interest to the student can change their licensure and admission requirements, respectively, at any time; thus, it is the student's responsibility to obtain the latest licensure and admission requirements for an accredited school of mortuary science at least once each year. The student should also consult with the pre-mortuary science advisor at CSC each year.

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Pre-Nursing

For admission into: University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing and most other Nursing schools

Number	Course Title	Hours
Math*
MATH 142	College Algebra	3
MATH 232 PSYC 438	Applied Statistics or Intro to Behavorial Statistics	3
Biology
BIOL 225	Cellular Biology	3
BIOL 340/340L	Human Anatomy & Lab	4
BIOL 342/342L	Human Physiology & Lab	4
BIOL 341/341L	Microbiology & Lab	4
Chemistry**
CHEM 140/140L	Survey of Chemistry & Lab	4
English
ENG 135	Composition I**	3
ENG 136	Composition II	3
Humanities***
HUM 231 ENG 233 CA 130	Humanistic Tradition or Elements of Literature or Interpersonal Communication	3
Ethics
PHIL 432 PHIL 433	Ethics or Biomedical Ethics (Preferred)	3
Political Science and Social Organization***
SOC 231	Intro to Sociology	3
GEOG 300 HIST 232 SOC 230	World Cultures or History Since 1877 or Global Comparisons	3
Psychology and Human Growth and Development
PSYC 131	General Psychology	3
PSYC 334	Developmental Psychology	3
Nutrition-Wellness
FCS 247	Nutrition	3
Family & Human Behavior***
FCS 320 FCS 335 BIOL 331	Aging and Death or Families in Society or Human Sexuality	3
Culture, Race, Ethnicity, & Gender***
HUM 335 SOC 335 BIOL 448/448L	World Religions or Ethnic and Minority Group or Ethnobotany & Lab	3
Required Electives***
One Course Selected From Selected Categories Listed Above		3
Free Electives
Any Courses Selected From the Chadron State Catalogue		9
Minimum Total hours		68

*Students must provide evidence of readiness for College Algebra. This can be satisfied by a score of 22 or higher on the Math portion of the ACT taken within the last two years, a math placement exam, or completing Intermediate Algebra prior to entry into the College of Nursing.
**Students who have not taken High School Chemistry are required to enroll in Fundamental Chemistry (CHEM 121) before enrolling in Survey of Chemistry and Lab or College Chemistry I and Lab. Students who have a good background in Chemistry and Math may enroll in Chem 131 and 131L.
***Please consult with the Pre-Nursing Advisor at Chadron State College for a complete list of courses that will satisfy this requirement.

There are 68 credits of non-nursing course work. Students must complete a minimum of 50 credits to be admitted to the nursing program. It would be in the student’s best interest to have completed 55-60 credits.

As the Nursing admission requirements may change after a student enters the program, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the pre-nursing advisor at Chadron State College and the appropriate program representative at the West Nebraska Division of the UNMC College of Nursing at least once each year for the latest and legally binding program and admissions requirements.

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Pre-Radiography

For admission into: University of Nebraska Medical Center Radiography Program and most other Radiography schools.

Number	Course Title	Hours
*MATH 138	Applied Calculus	3
MATH 142	College Algebra	3
MATH 232	Applied Statistics	3
BIOL 221	Bioterminology	3
BIOL 225	Cellular Biology	3
BIOL 231/231L	Human Anatomy and Physiology & Lab	4
**CHEM 140/140L	Survey of Chemistry & Lab	4
PHYS 241/241L	University Physics I & Lab	5
PHYS 242/242L	University Physics II & Lab	5
***ENG 135	Compostition I	3
ENG 136	Composition II	3
HUM 231	Humanistic Tradition	3
CA 125	Fund. of Oral Communication	3
PSYC 131	General Psychology	3
SOC 231	Intro to Sociology	3
Electives		15
Minimum Total hours		63

*Students are encouraged to enroll in math courses for which they have the background. The student can select MATH 142: College Algebra, MATH 134: Plane Trigonometry, MATH 135: Pre-Calculus, MATH 151: Calculus, or MATH 138: Applied Calculus as their first course in mathematics at CSC. MATH 142: College Algebra or higher math course and MATH 232: Applied Statistics are required for admission into the UNMC Radiography Program.
**Students who have not had high school chemistry are required to take MATH 121: Fundamental Chemistry prior to enrolling in CHEM 140/140L: General Chemistry.
***Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses. This includes ENG 239: Advanced Composition, ENG 339: Creative Writing, and ENG 333: News-Journalism.

As the admission requirements for Radiography may change after a student enters the program, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the pre-radiography advisor at Chadron State College and the appropriate program representative at the college of their choice at least once each year for the latest and legally binding program and admissions requirements.

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