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Engineering
Engineering schools have generally encouraged students
to pursue the first two or three years of their engineering
program at a liberal arts college where the student
can receive the direct faculty attention that is often
critical in the intense, beginning engineering courses.
Law
Students
interested in the practice of law generally pursue majors
and minors in the traditional fields of the liberal
arts. The admissions departments of law schools emphasize
courses of study that include attention to skills in
logical analysis, problem solving, text-based research,
independent judgment, and argument. Successful preparation
for law school includes majors as diverse as political
science, English, philosophy, history, business administration,
and economics. Students can choose a minor in legal
studies (See History and Political Science). Students
who prefer to do so may personally design an interdisciplinary
major in pre-law studies or follow a standard model
based upon law school recommendations.
Health Sciences
Dentistry: The pre-dental program at
Morningside prepares students for entry into and success
in graduate dental programs leading to the DDS degree.
A science major and an internship are recommended.
Medicine:
The goal of pre-medical study at Morningside College
is to lay a foundation in basic scientific principles
which can be applied in further study of medicine, medical
teaching and research, or allied biological fields.
Recommended majors for pre-medical study include biology,
chemistry or physics. Careful advising and scheduling
of additional science courses beyond the minimum requirements
of medical schools contribute to a high acceptance rate
and excellent performance of Morningside graduates who
pursue a medical degree.
Medical
Technology: A medical technologist is the member
of the healthcare team who performs a wide variety of
scientific fact-finding tests in the clinical laboratory.
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in medical
technology can be earned by a student who completes
92 semester hours of appropriate college work, including
at least 30 hours taken at Morningside College, and
who completes 32 semester hours or their equivalent
with at least a “C” average at any institution
accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education
and Accreditation of the American Medical Association.
In addition to the general studies requirements, the
medical technology major includes 20 semester hours
of biology, 20 semester hours of chemistry, one course
in math and one course in physics. Morningside College
maintains affiliations with Mercy Medical Center and
St. Luke’s Regional Hospital in Sioux City so
that students may complete their clinical year locally
if they meet admissions requirements. Admission to hospital
programs is competitive and requires a minimum GPA of
2.5.
Optometry:
Admission to optometry school may occur following completion
of a baccalaureate degree. Admission requires completion
of pre-professional level laboratory courses designed
for science majors in biology, chemistry, and physics.
Applicants are required to take courses in mathematics,
English, humanities, and successful completion of the
Optometry Admission Test (OAT).
Physical
Therapy: Study in physical therapy begins with
a bachelor’s degree and is completed with a doctorate or DPT and certification as a physical therapist. Highly
competitive graduate programs require volunteer time
spent with a professional therapist as well as Graduate
Record Exam testing. A biology major is recommended
for students pursuing this career to develop a strong
background in the sciences; the faculty advisor for
physical therapy Pre-Professional Programs will assist
the student in planning course work that is most useful
to their future plans.
Physician Assistant: Morningside College
offers the first three years of course work leading
to certification as a Physician Assistant (90 credit
hours) which includes the courses in biology, chemistry,
communication skills, psychology, and sociology to prepare
a student for a twenty-four month program at a medical
college. Students with appropriate course work may also
apply after completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Pharmacy: Students interested in pharmacy
take courses to prepare them for a professional program
at a college of pharmacy. Depending on the professional
program that is selected, a student may spend between
one and four years at Morningside before transferring
for professional training. Coursework in chemistry is
particularly recommended.
Veterinary Medicine: A student at Morningside
College who aspires to a career as a veterinarian has
access here to the courses required to enter a graduate
program in veterinary medicine. A biology or chemistry
major is recommended, with specific course selection
tailored for the particular demands of this career.
Hands-on experience can be gained in an internship with
a veterinary practice.
Dual
Degree Option
Exceptional
students who enter health professional programs early,
before completing a baccalaureate degree, may transfer
up to 30 hours of graduate work back to Morningside
College to earn a B.S. degree here. They must have previously
satisfied all graduation requirements, and they must
have completed at least 30 hours of course work in residence
at Morningside. Graduate course work can usually be
counted toward a biology (or chemistry) major or minor.
Students who pursue careers in chiropractic, dentistry,
medicine, medical technology, optometry, physician’s
assistant, podiatry, or veterinary medicine are eligible
for this option. Credit and the baccalaureate degree
would normally be awarded after successful completion
of the first year of graduate work.
Ministry
Morningside
College has a special concern for the development of
religious vocations. Opportunities for careers include
ordained ministry, youth work, Christian education,
college or university teaching, counseling, and various
forms of mission service. Morningside graduates are
sought by graduate schools of religion and seminaries
of many denominations.
Pre-Professional Programs Departmental Brochure
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