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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES OF STUDY
Some students enrolling in the University are interested in
preparing for professional fields such as dentistry,
engineering, geology, law, medicine, pharmacy, or veterinary
medicine. HSU offers an ample number of academic
foundation courses required for admission to professional
schools.
Professional schools maintain rigid admission policies, and
admission is highly competitive. Qualified HSU students have
been most successful in gaining admission to these schools.
A student interested in these specialized fields, in consultation
with the appropriate advisor, is responsible for becoming
acquainted with the admissions requirements of the school of
his/her choice so that a program may be planned to meet
those requirements.
The following pre-professional guidelines are provided for
those wishing to complete liberal arts requirements at Hardin-
Simmons University prior to their graduate or professional
study.
Pre-Engineering Requirements -
Schools of engineering will
accept work from Hardin-Simmons University which is
equivalent to courses in their engineering curriculum. In
general, a student may attend Hardin-Simmons University for
two years and then transfer approximately 50-60 credits into
an engineering curriculum. Each student will consult with the
pre-engineering advisor from the beginning to plan a program
that will fit the particular engineering school and program in
which the student is interested.
The following is a general guide showing work which may be
transferred from Hardin-Simmons University into an
engineering curriculum. Particular requirements should be
determined from the catalog of the selected engineering
school—the exact credits transferred will depend upon the
area of engineering and school selected. Some courses are
offered on a rotational basis; therefore, work closely with your
advisor in preparing your schedule.
PRE-ENGINEERING
Pre-Engineering Requirements Required Semester Credits
FOUNDATIONAL CURRICULUM
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Core (16)
FYSM 1301 First-Year Seminar: Gateway ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
COMM 1301 Introduction to Communication --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
FSSC 1170 Wellness for Life------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1
HIST 1300 Making History: The Human Experience in America -------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
RELI 2345 The Religious and Philosophical Life ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
ENGL 3300 Writing as Discovery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
Choices:
Freshman Writing: ENGL 1301 or 1302 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Sophomore Literature --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Fine Arts: Art, Music, or Theatre ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Biblical Studies: BIBL 1301 or BIBL 1302-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
FSSC Activity (2 different activity courses) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2
Mathematics: MATH 1420, 1421, 2320, 2321 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
Natural & Physical Sciences – At least two courses from different fields, one with lab-------------------------------------- 19
Natural Science Field: Biology or Environmental Science
Physical Science Field: CHEM 1310/1110, 1311/111; PHYS 1320/1120, 1321/1121
Social Science: Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology ---------------------------------------- 6
Technological Competency----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0-3
*The student should begin the study of Calculus with MATH 1420 and 1421 in the freshman year.
Pre-Geologist Requirements
The Bachelor of Science
degree in Geological Sciences prepares students to sit for the
National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG)
Fundamentals and Geology Practice examinations.
Pre-Graduate Software Engineering and Computer
Science -
Students desiring to enroll in graduate programs
in software engineering or computer science are strongly
encouraged to major in computer science and minor in
mathematics; major in mathematics and minor in computer
science; or double major in mathematics and computer
science. Alternatively, students may major in any science and
take the following courses: MATH 1420, 1421, 2320, 3305,
3310, 3315; CSCI 1320, 2320, 3320, 3323.
Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Requirements -
Hardin-
Simmons University has for many years provided course work
necessary for preparing men and women for careers in
medicine and dentistry. Hardin-Simmons University students
perform admirably in our nation’s medical and dental schools.
Many pre-medical and pre-dental students major in
biochemistry, biology, or chemistry although it is possible to
major in other areas. Each student is counseled individually
with regard to needs and interests. The following outline of
courses is a typical requirement for students applying to
medical or dental schools.
Most pre-medical and pre-dental students will complete at
least 124 credits, including the above courses, and obtain a
Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. Exceptional
pre-medical and pre-dental students may elect to follow a
three-year degree plan consisting of at least 94 credits at HSU
plus the successful completion of the first year in an
accredited United States medical or dental school. This
program is outlined below in this section of the Catalog.