Procedure for Admission Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Program PharmCas
South University School of Pharmacy will only accept applications submitted through Pharm- Cas at: www.pharmcas.org.
Admission Cycle
Students are accepted into the Doctor of Phar- macy degree program once each year for the fall quarter.
General Admission
For optimum consideration during an admis- sions cycle, prospective students are encour- aged to submit a completed application to PharmCas as early as possible. In addition, a supplemental application and fee of $50.00 must be submitted directly to the School of Pharmacy to complete the application process. The supplemental application is available at http://www.southuniversity.edu/pdf/Revised- 2011-Supplemental-Application-Final.pdf. Appli- cants should take the PCAT no later than Janu- ary of the year of admission. Admission to the program is competitive and will be granted on a rolling basis for applications postmarked no later than February 1 of each year.
Admission Criteria
Consideration for admission will be based on the applicant’s potential for academic and pro- fessional achievement and an assessment of written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking skills, integrity, dedication, motivation, character and maturity. To be considered for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program a prospective student must:
1. Complete or be in the process of com- pleting a minimum of two years of pre- pharmacy course requirements (65-67 semester hours) at a regionally ac- credited U.S. college or university. The student must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in each prerequisite course. All pre-pharmacy coursework presented in the table below must be completed prior to matriculation to Doctor of Phar- macy degree program in mid July of the program entrance year.
Pre-pharmacy Requirements* English Composition 3 sem. hrs.1 (1 sem. or 5-qtr. hrs) English Literature 3 sem. hrs.1 (1 sem. or 5-qtr. hrs) History 3 sem. hrs. (1 sem. or 5 qtr. hrs) Psychology 3 sem. hrs. (1 sem. or 5 qtr. hrs)
Economics (Macro, micro or general)
3 sem. hrs. (1 sem. or 5 qtr hrs) Public Speaking 3 sem. hrs. (1 sem. or 5 qtr. hrs) Electives 9 sem. hrs. 2.3 General Biology I 4 sem. hrs. 4 (1 sem. or 6 qtr. hrs) ** Minnesota residents are ineligible to enroll into the Master of
Science in Nursing or the RN to Master of Science in Nursing online programs.
General Biology II 4 sem. hrs. 4 (1 sem. or 6 qtr. hrs) General Chemistry I 4 sem. hrs. 4 (1 sem. or 6 qtr. hrs) General Chemistry II 4 sem. hrs. 4 (1 sem. or 6 qtr. hrs) Organic Chemistry I 4 sem. hrs. 4 (1 sem. or 6 qtr. hrs) Organic Chemistry II 4 sem. hrs. 4 (1 sem. or 6 qtr. hrs) Human Anatomy/Physiology I 4 sem hrs. 5 (1 sem or 6 qtr. hrs.)
Human Anatomy/ Physiology II
4 sem hrs. 5 (1 sem or 6 qtr. hrs.)
Physics I
3 sem. hrs. 5 (1 sem. or 5 qtr. hrs)
Calculus I
3 sem. hrs. (1 sem. or 5 qtr. hrs) 1. English American or World Literature is required
to fulfill the Literature requirement. 2 One English Composition course is required. A
second English Composition will not be accept- ed in lieu of a Literature course but may count as an elective.
3 A minimum of three semester hours should be in the humanities and the remainder should be in the social sciences, arts, or humanities. 4 These courses will include a live laboratory. Stu-
dents with science courses taken prior to 2004- 2005 will be required to retake one modern Biol- ogy course and one modern Chemistry course to meet the prerequisite requirements. 5. For these courses a laboratory is not required
and appropriate three credit hour courses in Hu- man Anatomy & Physiology that do not have a lab component will be accepted.
*(It is recommended that the student take two science courses and at least five courses (a minimum of 17 semes- ter hours of credit) each semester to ensure appropriate preparation for the academic challenge of the School of Pharmacy.)
2. Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale. (A science GPA of 3.0 or better is recom- mended.) The average cumulative GPA for the class entering in 2011 was 3.34 and the average science GPA was 3.25. 3. Submit a completed PharmCas applica- tion through www.pharmcas.org and a completed South University School of Pharmacy supplemental application and $50 fee directly to the School of Pharmacy no later than February 1. 4. Submit scores from the Pharmacy Col-
lege Admissions Test (PCAT) directly to PharmCas, recipient code 104. (A mini- mum composite score of 60 is recom- mended.)
5. Submit three recommendations direct- ly to PharmCas.
6. Submit directly to PharmCas a one page personal statement that outlines characteristics possessed by the appli- cant that will contribute to his/her suc- cess as a Doctor of Pharmacy. 7. Demonstrate the oral and written com-
munication skills required to interact with patients and professional col- leagues, and is expected of a profes- sional doctoral level student.
8. Complete the South University School of Pharmacy’s on campus personal in- terview with members of the Faculty and the Admissions Committee (by in-
vitation only).
9. Provide directly to PharmCas all tran- scripts. Transcripts for all college coursework must be submitted since academic performance for all college coursework undertaken by the student will be evaluated.
10. International students: U.S. permanent residents are considered but Non-U.S. citizens are not accepted. All prereq- uisite coursework must be completed in the U.S. at an accredited institution. Permanent residents must provide a copy of their permanent resident card. 11. Applications mailed directly to South
University will not be accepted. Admis- sions decisions for students admitted to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree pro- gram shall be based on a broad range of considerations, including academic and nonacademic factors. Academic factors will include the performance of applicants in their previous educational experiences. Non-academic factors in- clude information presented through letters of recommendation, and infor- mation provided by applicants through personal interviews with the admis- sions staff and faculty. Such factors as motivation, commitment to service, knowledge of the pharmacy profession, communication skills, and perceived potential are considered in the admis- sions decision-making process.
Technical Standards for Doctor of Pharmacy degree program Admission
The educational mission of the South University School of Pharmacy is to educate and graduate competent practitioners to provide pharmaceuti- cal care in a variety of institutional, community and other settings. Students admitted to the Doc- tor of Pharmacy degree program must also meet the technical standards for admissions. These technical standards outline the essential func- tions that candidates for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree must be able to perform. These essential functions reside in the following categories: Ob- servation, Communication, Motor, Intellectual, and Behavior/Social. However, it is recognized that degrees of ability vary among individuals. The South University School of Pharmacy is commit- ted to supporting its students by any reasonable means to complete the course of study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Observation: A candidate must be able to observe demonstrations and experiments in the basic sciences, including, but not lim- ited to, physiological and pharmacological demonstrations in animals, evaluation of microbiological cultures, and microscopic studies of microorganisms and tissues in normal and pathological states. A candi- date must be able to observe a patient ac- curately at a distance and close at hand. In detail, observation necessitates the func- tional use of the sense of vision and other sensory modalities.
• Communication: A candidate must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively
with patients. The focus of this commu- nication is to elicit information, describe changes in mood, activity and posture, and perceive nonverbal communication. Communication includes speech, reading, writing, and computer literacy. A candidate must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in oral and written forms with all members of the health care team in a timely manner.
• Sensory/Motor: A candidate must have sufficient motor function to elicit informa- tion from patients by physically touching patients, e.g. assessing range of motion of a joint, taking blood pressure readings, taking a pulse reading. A candidate must be able to execute motor movements to provide general care and emergency treat- ments to patients, e.g. first aid treatments, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). A candidate must be able to execute motor movements required in the compounding of medications inclusive of using tech- niques for preparing sterile solutions, e.g., parenteral or ophthalmic solutions. Such actions require coordination of both gross and fine muscular movements, equilib- rium, and functional use of the senses of touch and vision.
• Intellectual (Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities): A candidate must have the ability to measure, calculate, rea- son, and analyze. A candidate must be able to synthesize and apply complex informa- tion in a timely manner. A candidate must be fully alert and attentive at all times in clinical settings.
• Behavioral/Social Attributes: A candidate must possess the emotional health re- quired for full utilization of his or her intel- lectual abilities, the exercise of good judg- ment, and the prompt completion of all responsibilities attendant to the interaction with patients. A candidate must possess the ability to develop mature, sensitive, and effective relationships with patients. A candidate must be able to tolerate physically taxing workloads and to func- tion effectively under stress. A candidate must be able to adapt to changing envi- ronments, to display flexibility and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of many patients. A candidate must possess com- passion, integrity, interpersonal skills, and motivation to excel in pharmacy practice Requirements for Matriculation Applicants who have been accepted into the Doctor of Pharmacy Program must fulfill the following before they can officially enter the program:
• Remit the $1,000 acceptance deposit by the date designated in the acceptance agreement. The entire acceptance de- posit is credited to the first quarter’s tu- ition.
• Submit a college transcript after each term completed following acceptance. • Complete a South University Transcript
your high school information and sub- mit it to your high school. South Univer- sity will then obtain a copy of your high school transcript for your file as required by federal financial aid regulations. • Submit proof of immunization or for
immunity to Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tetanus/ Diphtheria, and Hepatitis B. In addition, students must complete the annual Tu- berculin Test (PPD). An Immunization Clearance Form provided as part of the acceptance package must be completed and returned along with other immuniza- tion documentation.
• Present a Basic Adult Life Support certifi- cate on the first day of school. • Submit proof of medical insurance cover-
age.
• Complete additional coursework if re- quired by the Admissions Committee and submit additional documents as re- quested by the Office of Admissions. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in forfeiture of your acceptance.
Laptop Computer Requirement
Laptop computers are required for use in the multimedia classroom. All students are re- quired to have a laptop computer with Internet access and CD Rom which meets university specifications. Purchase of a new laptop is not recommended until just prior to matriculation into the program so that performance vs. cost can be optimized. Students may buy any laptop that meets the minimum computer specifica- tions which are set by the School in the spring of each year.
The Art Institute Admissions Policies Admissions Policy
In order to matriculate at The Art Institute of Dallas or The Art Institute of Fort Worth, a stu- dent must provide proof of graduation from a high school that is approved by The Art Institute of Dallas and Fort Worth. Proof of graduation can be in one of the following forms:
a) An official high-school transcript from a high school whose accreditation is recog- nized by the U.S. Department of Educa- tion;
b) General Educational Development (GED) test scores
c) or an official transcript from a regionally accredited postsecondary school whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. De- partment of Education that demonstrates completion of associate’s**, bachelor’s, master’s, or higher degree
d) An equivalent exam approved in the laws or regulations of a specific state in lieu of the GED
e) High school seniors who apply prior to graduation and who meet all other ad- mission requirements will be accepted conditionally pending submission of a final official transcript following graduation.
Admission to Masters of Arts in Design & Media Management
The following are required for consideration
into the MaDMM program:
• Completion of application for admissions and submission of a tuition fee ($50) and an enrollment deposit ($100).
• Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 2.7 or better on a 4.0 scale, or, comple- tion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum combined GMAT score at or above the 50th percentile.
• Non-design majors are considered in light of their resume, portfolio, and essay sub- missions.
Transfer of Credit
The majority of credits toward any graduate degree program must be earned at The Art In- stitute of Dallas. Credit for transfer work will be given if the courses were taken at an accred- ited collegiate institution, the course is equiva- lent to courses offered at the graduate level at The Art Institue of Dallas, and the course car- ries a grade of “B” or better. All transfer credit will be reviewed and approved by the Dean of Academic Affairs.
Satisfactory Academic Progress – Graduate Programs
The College of Creative Art and Design re- serves the right to modify the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy at any time.
Minimum Standards for Academic Progress
‐ Students must complete their program within a maximum time frame of 150 percent of the normal published length of the program. ‐ Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Academic Probation
A graduate student must maintain a cumula- tive grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0. Al- though a graduate student’s CGPA is 3.0 the student may still be placed on Academic Pro- bation if he/she has any single course grade lower than a “B”, or is not progressing appro- priately towards the capstone stage of the pro- gram. The “capstone stage” is defined as that point in the degree plan where the student’s proposal or “pitch” has been accepted by their Committee and the student has begun work on the project and paper (typically the the last twenty-five percent of the program).
Academic Termination
Graduate students must maintain a cumula- tive grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 or higher throughout the course of their studies. If at any time the CGPA falls below 3.0, the student will be academically terminated from the college. No- tification of academic termination is delivered via registered mail from the Office of the Registrar.
Appeal of Academic Termination
Any appeal of academic termination must be made in writing to the Dean of Academic Af- fairs. Only those students who are found to have had mitigating circumstances (a death in the family, catastrophic illness, etc.) that led to the unsatisfactory academic progress will be considered for readmission. Students who are
readmitted are placed on academic probation and must show significant improvement upon readmission. The Dean of Academic Affairs, af- ter consultation with the student’s major advi- sor, Academic Director, and other members of the student’s capstone committee, will make a decision regarding readmission. All decisions of the Dean of Academic Affairs regarding academic terminations and their subsequent appeals are final. Students who are reinstated into the college will be placed on academic probation until they have met all requirements for satisfactory academic progress.
Other admissions requirements follow.
Please note that a certificate of attendance or completion, or a diploma based on the passing of a series of tests other than the GED (with the exception of item d. above), is not accept- able. Under certain conditions, a student may begin classes on a conditional basis with a less formal proof of graduation, and have a defined period of time to produce the documentation noted above.
**Students presenting an associate degree transcript should note that the associate de- gree must be an “academic” associate, i.e. of the type that will transfer to a bachelor’s program.
Students who are not granted final accep- tance within 30 days of matriculation will have their enrollment cancelled. In the case of a fully documented extenuating circumstance, the Director of Admissions or the Dean of Academic Affairs may approve an extension to the 30-day limit; however, that will not extend beyond the student’s first quarter of study. Stu- dents requiring F-1 non-immigrant status do not qualify for conditional admission.
Each individual who seeks admission to The Art Institute of Dallas or The Art Institute of Fort Worth is interviewed, either in person or by telephone, by an Assistant Director of Admissions.
The purpose of this interview is to:
• Explore the prospective student’s back- ground and interests as they relate to program offerings.
• Assist prospective students in identify- ing the appropriate area of study con- sistent with their background and inter- ests.
• Provide information concerning curricu- lar offerings and support services avail- able at The Art Institute of Dallas and Fort Worth.
Additionally, all applicants to The Art Institute of Dallas or The Art Institute of Fort Worth must submit the following:
• A signed application or online applica- tion submission
• $50 application fee • 150-word written essay • Signed enrollment agreement • $100 enrollment fee (due within
10 days of application)
An application must be completed and signed by the applicant, and a financial plan must be completed and signed by the student and by a parent or guardian if the applicant is a minor. The application must be submitted to
The Art Institute of Dallas or The Art Institute of Fort Worth. An enrollment agreement must be signed by the student, and parent or guard- ian if the applicant is a minor. Prospective stu- dents are encouraged to visit The Art Institute of Dallas or Fort Worth, although a visit is not a condition for submitting the application for acceptance.
Arrangements for an interview and tour may be made by calling 800.872.4417 or by sending a letter addressed to the Director of Admissions, The Art Institute of Dallas, Three LakePointe Plaza, 2110 Water Ridge Parkway, Dallas, NC 28217-4536. Arrangement for an interview and tour of The Art Institute of Fort Worth may be made by calling 1-888-245-9593 or by sending a letter addressed to the Senior Director of Admissions, The Art Institutes of Fort Worth, 410 Blackwell Street, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27701
Admissions Requirements
A prospective student seeking admission to any bachelor’s degree program must be a high school graduate with a minimum high school CGPA of 2.0, or hold a General Education Development certifi- cate (GED) with a minimum numeric score equiva- lent to a 2.0 GPA. A prospective student seeking enrollment to any associate degree programs at