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Experience a positive learning environment and discover the application of psychology in many diverse fields with a major in Psychology from Black Hills State University. You will have the opportunity to apply psychological research first hand by working closely with faculty while conducting cutting edge research.

Undergraduate research provides a learning experience for you that is not possible in the traditional classroom. We are leading the way for BHSU in our focus on undergraduate research. We provide opportunities for students to gain experience in psychological research as volunteer subjects and as student researchers.

All states and the District of Columbia require a license for the practice of podiatric medicine. Each license defines its own requirements which usually state that the applicant must have graduated from an accredited college of podiatric medicine and pass a written and oral examination.

Prerequisites for admissions to a podiatric college of medicine include the completion of at least 90 semester hours of undergraduate study, an acceptable GPA and suitible scores on the the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).

Getting a degree as a physician is a difficult, but rewarding task. It takes about 11 years to complete a degree, four years of that in undergraduate studies. We at BHSU have created a recommended program of study that will make your journey to becoming a Physician a reality. See our course requirements below, these are taken along with a four year program of study.

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) requires a minimum of six years of schooling, which are to include at least two years of undergraduate education and four years of veterinary school. A bachelor’s degeree in biology or chemistry are helpful in a successful veterinarian. In order to do research or teach in higher education, you are required to have a Ph. D in addition to your D.V.M. Regional veterinary schools require the applicant to take the Graduate Record Exam. Obtaining experience working with a practicing veterinary is very important as well.

Dental schools require a minimum of two years of college-level pre-dental education. However, most students have at least a bachelor’s degree. Currently there are about 17 states that require a specialty license before practicing as a specialist.

All dental schools require applicants to take the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). The overall score on the DAT is considered the applicants overall grade point average (GAP), and information gathered through recommendations and interviews when selecting applicants.

As a dental hygienist, an associate’s degree is sufficient for working in a private practice office. However, a candidate must be licensed by the state in which they practice. This license can be obtained by passing both a written and a clinical examination.

In order to do research, teach, or have a clinical practice in public or school health programs you are usually required to have a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Upcoming high school graduates are encouraged to take biology, chemisty, and mathematics if planning on pursuing a dental hygienist degree.

Physical Therapy is a rewarding profession, providing care that restores mobility and function in patients suffering from physical injuries or disease. A 4-year bachelor degree in a related field is recommended if you wish to go on to the masters level. BHSU requires the following courses as part of the Pre-Physical Therapy program.

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BIOL
151
General Biology I & 151L Lab

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BIOL
153
General Biology II & 153L Lab

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BIOL
325
Physiology & 325L Lab

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BIOL
331
Microbiology & 331L Lab

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BIOL
381
Vertebrate Anatomy & 381L Lab

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CHEM
112
General Chemistry I & 112L Lab

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CHEM
114
General Chemistry II & 114L Lab

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CHEM
326
Organic Chemistry I & 326L Lab

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CHEM
328
Organic Chemistry II & 328L Lab

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ECON
202
Principles of Macroeconomics

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ENGL
101
Composition I

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ENGL
201
Composition II

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MATH
121
Survery of Calculus

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MATH
281
Introductory Statistics

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PSYC
101
General Psychology

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SPCM
101
Fundamentals of Speech

Today’s pharmaceutical students must complete at least 5 years of study in an a program accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education. A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Pharmacy takes 5 years and is the degree most students receive. A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) normally requires at least six years during which an intervening bachelor’s degree usually is not awarded. Students who have already obtained the bachelor’s degree may enter the Pharm.D. program, but the combined course of study is usually longer than six years.