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Degree Programs

  • Bachelor of Science with a Comprehensive Major in Health Sciences
    • Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) Option
    • Pre-Chiropractic Medicine Option
    • Pre-Occupational Therapy Option
    • Pre-Optometry Option
    • Pre-Physical Therapy Option
    • Pre-Podiatric Medicine Option
    • Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option
    • General Health Care Option
    • Radiologic Technology Option
  • Rapid City Regional Hospital Affiliated Hospital-Based Clinical Medical Technology Curriculum

General Studies

The General Studies requirements for Chadron State College are available on a separate page for easy reference.

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 Health Sciences

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.

Each student must complete the core requirements, one option, the listed General Studies, and elective courses.

Core Requirements

Number Course Title Hours
BIOL 131 Fundamentals of Cellular Biology 3
BIOL 139 & 139L General Zoology & Lab 3
BIOL 231 & 231L

BIOL 340 & 340L
Anatomy and Physiology & Lab
or
Human Anatomy & Lab
4
BIOL 311 Biology Seminar I 1
BIOL 341 & 341L Microbiology & Lab (Note 1) 4
BIOL 410 Biology Seminar II 1
CHEM 131 & 131L College Chemistry I & Lab (Note 1) 4
CHEM 132 & 132L College Chemistry II & Lab (Note 1) 5
CHEM 231 & 231L Intro to Organic Chem & Lab (Note 2) 4
CHEM 435 & 435L Biochemistry & Lab (Notes 2, 3) 4
PHYS 151 & 151L College Physics & Lab I (Note 4) 5
Total hours 33-38
1. Pre-physical therapy and radiological technology students must replace the courses listed with CHEM 140/140L.
2. Pre-dental students must replace the courses listed with CHEM 233/233L and CHEM 234/234L.
3. Pre-occupational therapy students may substitute FCS 337, Nutrition, for this course.
4. Pre-clinical laboratory science students must replace the courses listed with BIOL 412/512.

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Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) Option

Students must complete the core requirements; the courses listed below, and NAACLS approved program in Medical Technology.

Number Course Title Hours
Core Requirements 36
BIOL 323 & 323L Basic Hematology & Lab 2
BIOL 332 Genetics 3
BIOL 343 & 343L Parasitology & Lab 3
BIOL 430 Immunology 3
BIOL 456 & 456L Pathogenic Microbiology & Lab 3
CHEM 332 & 332L Analytical Instrument & Lab 3
Total hours 51
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 30
**Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses including ENG 240, 337, and 339.
General Electives

Seven 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
Professional Program CLS (Medical Technology)-Upper Division Hours 35
Minimum total 125

Chadron State College is affiliated with the Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) Program at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Chadron State College’s preprofessional program meets the requirements of many, if not all, NAACLS accredited professional schools in the United States. The Clinical Laboratory Sciences curriculum for Rapid City Regional Hospital follows the course descriptions for Biology. Successful completion of course work is required, but completion of the registry exam is not required for the degree.

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Pre-Chiropractic Medicine Option

Students must complete the core requirements as well as the courses listed below; and one year of an appropriately accredited professional program in Chiropractic Medicine.

Number Course Title Hours
Core Requirements 38
BIOL 342 & 342L Human Physiology & Lab 4
PHYS 152 & 152L College Physics II & Lab 5
Upper Division Program Electives* 6
Total hours 53
*Upper division program electives must be selected from courses in Science, Mathematics, Information Science and Technology, Business Administration, Business Management, Psychology, English, and/or Speech, with advisor consultation.
General Studies
Number Course Title Hours
C A 130 Interpersonal Comm 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
PSYC 334 Developmental Psychology 3
SOC 231 Introduction to Sociology 3
Total hours 30
**Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339.
General Electives

Seven 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
One year of a professional program in Chiropractic Medicine - Upper Division Hours 35
Minimum total 125

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Pre-Occupational Therapy Option

Students must complete the core requirements; the courses listed below; and one year of an appropriately accredited professional program in Occupational Therapy.

Number Course Title Hours
Core Requirements 37-38
ART 228 Ceramics I 3
BIOL 342 & 342L Human Physiology & Lab 4
BIOL 433 & 433L Analysis of Human Mvt & Lab 4
FCS 320 Aging and Death 3
SW 231 Introduction to Social Work 3
Total hours 54-55
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
GEOG 300 World Cultures 3
HIST 233 Western Civilization I 3
HUM 231 The Humanistic Tradition 3
HUM 335 Comparative Religions 3
MATH 232 Applied Statistics 3
PHIL 231 Introduction to Philosophy 3
PSYC 131 General Psychology 3
PSYC 334 Developmental Psychology 3
SOC 230 Society: Structure & Process 3
SOC 231 Introduction to Sociology 3
Total hours 42
**Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339.
Description Hours
Minimum hours through CSC 96
One year of a professional program in Occupational Therapy - Upper Division Hours 34
Minimum total 125

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Pre-Optometry Option

Students must complete the core requirements; the courses listed below; and one year of an appropriately accredited professional program in Optometry.

Number Course Title Hours
Core Requirements 38
BIOL 342 & 342L Human Physiology & Lab 4
MATH 151 Calculus I 5
MATH 232 Applied Statistics 3
PHYS 152 & 152L College Physics II & Lab 5
Total hours 55
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 134 Plane Trigonometry 3
PHIL 231 Introduction to Philosophy 3
PSYC 131 General Psychology 3
PSYC 334 Developmental Psychology 3
Social Science elective 3
Total hours 30
**Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339.
General Electives

Five 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
One year of a professional program in Optometry - Upper Division Hours 35
Minimum total 125

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Pre-Physical Therapy Option

Students earning this degree from Chadron State College must complete the courses listed below and one year of an appropriately accredited professional program in physical therapy.

Number Course Title Hours
Core Requirements 31
BIOL 332 Genetics 3
BIOL 342 & 342L Human Physiology & Lab 3
BIOL 433 & 433L Analysis of Human Move & Lab 3
PHYS 152 & 152L College Physics II & Lab 3
PSYC 433 Abnormal Psychology 3
Total hours 49
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 134 Plane Trigonometry* 3
PHIL 231 Introduction to Philosophy 3
PSYC 131 General Psychology 3
PSYC 334 Developmental Psychology 3
SOC 231 Introduction to Sociology 3
Total hours 30
*Students are encouraged to enroll in the math courses for which they have the background, including MATH 134, 135, 138, 142, or 151.
**Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339.
General Electives

Eight 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
One year of a professional program in Physical Therapy - Upper Division Hours 35
Minimum total 125

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Pre-Podiatric Medicine Option

Students must complete the core requirements as well as the courses listed below; and one year of an appropriately accredited professional program in Podiatric Medicine.

Number Course Title Hours
Core Requirements 38
PHYS 152 & 152L College Physics II & Lab 5
Upper Division Program Electives* 10
Total hours 53
*Upper division program electives must be selected from courses in Science, Mathematics, Information Science and Technology, Business Administration, Business Management, Psychology, English, and/or Speech, with advisor consultation.
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
PSYC 334 Developmental Psychology 3
SOC 231 Introduction to Sociology 3
Total hours 30
**Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339.
General Electives

Seven 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
One year of a professional program in Podiatry Medicine - Upper Division Hours 35
Minimum total 125

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Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option

Students interested in earning this degree from Chadron State College must complete the core requirements; the courses listed below and one year of an accredited professional program in veterinary medicine.

Number Course Title Hours
Core Requirements 38
AGRI 132 Animal Science 4
AGRI 234 & 234L Prin of Animal Nutrition & Lab 3
AGRI 410 Agriculture Seminar 1
AGRI 427 & 427L Animal Physiology & Lab 4
AGRI 447 Animal Breeding and Reproduction 3
BIOL 332 Genetics 3
Total hours 56
General Studies
Number Course Title Hours
BIOL 432 & 432L Developmental Biology & Lab 3
C A 130

CA 230

CA 233
Interpersonal Comm
or
Conflict Resolution & Mediation
or
Presentational Speaking
3
ENG 135 Composition I** 3
ENG 137 Technical Writing** 3
HUM 231 The Humanistic Tradition 3
MATH 232 Applied Statistics 3
PHYS 152 & 152L College Physics II & Lab 5
SPAN 131 First Year Spanish 3
General Studies Electives: 12 hours to fulfill General Studies requirements in Government, History, Humanities, and Reason & Values 12
Total hours 38
**Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339.
Description Hours
Minimum hours through CSC 93
One year of a professional program in Veterinary School 32
Minimum total 125

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General Health Care Option

This option is available only to those students pursuing a career choice for which an option is not described. The elective courses for this option will be selected by the student and the student’s advisor at Chadron State College and approved by the Registrar and the Dean of the School of Mathematics and Science. The courses selected for this option must total 21 semester credit hours. The courses selected will typically be in the science and mathematics areas but can be from other disciplines if it best serves the needs of the student.

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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Radiologic Technology Option

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

Number Course Title Hours
Core Requirements* 31
Radiologic Technology Courses ** 71
Total hours 102
Radiologic Technology Prerequisites***
Number Course Title Hours
Math 142 College Algebra 4
IST 130 Intro to Computer Applications 3
Total hours 7
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
Electives in Humanities, History or Government 3
Total hours 30

*Students substitute Health Physics I, Radiation Physics I, and Radiobiology from the RWMC Radiologic Technology Certificate Program for CHEM 435 with lab.
**Up to forty-three (43) hours of the RWMC Radiologic Technology Certificate Program may be applied to the CSC upper division requirement.
***These courses are additional required prerequisites for admission to the RWMC Radiologic Technology Program that are not included in the CSC General Studies requirements.
****Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339.

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Rapid City Regional Hospital Affiliated Hospital-Based Clinical Medical Technology Curriculum

This structured curriculum for the clinical year of professional study at an affiliated hospital-based medical technology program includes: Theory and Principles, Methodologies and Instrumentation, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance, and Computer Applications, Clinical Significance and Correlation of Laboratory Procedures (in the diagnosis and treatment of disease processes).

The curriculum encompasses six MAJOR subject areas commonly offered in the modern clinical laboratory. These six major subjects are: Clinical Microscopy/Urinalysis, Clinical Hematology/Coagulation, Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Serology/Immunology, Clinical Chemistry/Radiobioassay/Body Fluids, and Clinical Immunohematology.

It also includes SPECIALIZED UNITS OF INSTRUCTION (SPECIAL TOPICS) which may be offered as separate courses, clustered together, or included within one of the major subject areas. These specialized units are: Introduction/Orientation to Medical Technology, Phlebotomy, Computer Applications in the Clinical Laboratory, Laboratory Mathematics/Quality Assurance, Management/Supervision, Educational Methodology, and Introduction to Research.

Clock hours (didactic and practical), as well as placement of these specialized units within the clinical year, account for the diversity of credit hours per subject area assigned by the hospital affiliate. The total semester hours credit recommended by COMTE (Committee on Medical Technology Education) for transcript posting is 40 hours.

Special Appointment Medical Technology Program Faculty: Pam Kieffer, M.T., Program Director; Susan L. Eliason, M.D., Medical Director.

Course Descriptions

Major Subjects Semester Hours Credit
1. Clinical Microscopy/Urinalysis Range of Credit: 2-3 sem. hrs.
Lecture, supervised laboratory instruction, quality control, instrumentation, computer applications, and experience in body fluids and urine in regard to chemical and cellular composition, anatomy and physiology, theory of renal function in health and disease.
2. Clinical Hematology/Coagulation Range of Credit: 5-8 sem. hrs.
Lecture, supervised laboratory instruction, quality control, instrumentation, computer applications, and experience in the analysis of cellular elements of the blood and bone marrow, both normal and abnormal, and on the hemostatic mechanisms of the blood.
3. Clinical Microbiology Range of Credit: 8-12 sem. hrs.
Lecture, supervised laboratory instruction, quality control, instrumentation, computer applications, and experience in the isolation and identification of pathogenic organisms and their susceptibility to anti-microbial agents. Includes Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, and Virology.
4. Clinical Serology/Immunology Range of Credit: 2-3 sem. hrs.
Lecture on antigen/antibody structure-function-interactions, supervised laboratory instruction, quality control, instrumentation, computer applications, and experience in applying the principles of immunology to serologic diagnosis.
5. Clinical Chemistry/Radiobioassay/Body Fluids Range of Credit: 8-12 sem. hrs.
Lecture, supervised laboratory instruction, quality control, computer applications, instrumentation, and experience in medically oriented biochemistry as applied to normal and abnormal physiology and analyses of body constituents. Includes analyses of special body fluids such as amniotic, synovial cerebrospinal, gastric, and pleural fluids. Includes special procedures utilized for toxicology, endocrinology and radiobioassay.
6. Clinical Immunohematology Range of Credit: 4-6 sem. hrs.
Lecture, supervised laboratory instruction, quality control, instrumentation, computer applications and experience in theory and practice of immunohematology as applied to blood transfusion, component therapy, autoimmune diseases, immunologic diagnostic procedures, and blood component preparation and administration.
7. Orientation to Medical Technology Range of Credit: 0-1 sem. hrs.
A. Introduction
Introduction to basic techniques, principles of safety, infection control, professional ethics, and personal and professional responsibilities in the clinical laboratory. Review of program’s rules and regulations. Introduction to clinical significance of laboratory procedures in diagnosis and treatment.

B. Phlebotomy
Anatomy and physiology of the arm, blood collection techniques from vein, capillary, artery, and difficult draw sites. Specimen variables and handling techniques. Interactive communication skills with patients and paraprofessionals.

C. Computer Applications in the Clinical Lab
An introduction to techniques, principles, and concepts common in laboratory data processing systems. Utilization of mini-computers in the laboratory and with instruments.

D. Laboratory Mathematics/Quality Assurance
Laboratory oriented mathematics with emphasis on performing calculations related to units of measure, pH, Beer’s Law and calibration curves, Henderson-Hasselbach equation, enzyme activity, renal clearance, gastric acidity, and hematology calculation. Principles and practices of quality assurance. Includes statistical techniques, method evaluation, and pipette calibration.
8. Management and Supervision Range of Credit: 0-4 sem. hrs.
Lectures and/or seminars on theory and techniques of laboratory oriented management practices utilized in planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and supervising a clinical laboratory facility.
9. Educational Methodologies Range of Credit: 0-4 sem. hrs.
Lectures and/or seminars on the principles of education. Includes methods of instruction, writing objectives, and evaluation devices for didactic and clinical practice.
10. Introduction to Research Range of Credit: 0-1 sem. hrs.
Faculty guided study, research, scientific writing, case study presentations, and/or projects in specialty area(s) of medical technology.

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