2012-2013 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 158 2012–13 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index School of Pharmacy | College of Health Professions Admission Cedarville University uses a direct entry approach for admission to the school of pharmacy. This means that most students compete for admission to the prepharmacy curriculum as incoming new students from high school or another university. If they gain preferred admission as new students, their admission to the final four years of the professional curriculum is secure, provided they meet the requirements to continue in the program. This approach enables students to focus on enjoying their undergraduate education as prepharmacy students, not competing for admission to pharmacy school. Admission to the school of pharmacy involves two steps. First, students obtain admission to the University. Second, students compete for preferred admission to the school of pharmacy. That competition begins with an invitation by the Pharmacy Admissions Committee to apply for admission to the school of pharmacy. Those invitations are based upon the following criteria: 1. Declared interest in pharmacy 2. Academic curriculum 3. Cumulative GPA (high school or collegiate 4. ACT composite and subscores of at least 23 (or SAT subscores of 530 or higher)(for high school students) The Pharmacy Admissions Committee begins inviting students to apply by the first week of December. The application process involves submitting an essay and scheduling an interview with the Pharmacy Admissions Committee. Interviews typically begin in mid-January and continue until the class is full. Final selection is based upon performance in the interview and on the essay. Students who do not wish to compete for preferred admission or who do not qualify for preferred admission as a new student may still take the prepharmacy curriculum with the approval of the dean of the school of pharmacy. Their eligibility to continue into the professional-level pharmacy curriculum will be contingent upon meeting the continuation requirements outlined below. The school of pharmacy also encourages students who have earned undergrduate or graduate degrees elsewhere to apply. These “postbaccalaureate” students apply directly for admission to the professional pharmacy program following the procedures outlined on the school of pharmacy website. Factors considered in admission decisions include collegiate grade point average, PCAT scores, experience in and passion for pharmacy, and the interview with the pharmacy admissions committee. Continuation Requirements To continue as a prepharmacy student and move into the professional portion of the curriculum, students must meet the following requirements: 1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. 2. Complete all of the curricular requirements (including the general education language requirements) of the prepharmacy program. 3. Obtain a PCAT score (Pharmacy College Admissions Test) at the 50th percentile or above. 4. Interview successfully with the faculty of the school of pharmacy. Career Opportunities The demand for pharmacists appears to be strong for many years to come. Current shortages as well as changes and advances in science and health care will create abundant opportunities for pharmacy graduates. These opportunities may include: • Clinical specialist in cardiology, oncology, nutrition, infectious disease, diabetes mellitus, psychiatry, etc. • Community pharmacist • Compounding pharmacist • Consultant pharmacist in geriatrics, palliative care, etc. • Hospital pharmacist • Long-term care pharmacist • Managed care pharmacist • Nuclear pharmacist • Pediatrics pharmacist Faculty Marc Sweeney , Dean: School of Pharmacy. Professor of Pharmacy Practice. Education: B.S., Pharm., Ohio Northern University, 1993; Pharm.D., The Ohio State University, 1997; M.Div., Southwest Bible College and Seminary, 2006. At Cedarville since 2008. Jeffrey Lewis , Associate Dean: School of Pharmacy. Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice. Education: B.S., Pharm., Ohio Northern University, 1986; Pharm.D., University of Cincinnati, 1988, MACM, Malone University, 2004. At Cedarville since 2009. David Ormsbee , Assistant Dean: School of Pharmacy. Education: B.A., Chemistry, Cedarville College, 1978; M.B.A., Syracuse University, 2003. At Cedarville since 1979. Department of Pharmacy Practice Douglas Anderson , Chair: Department of Pharmacy Practice. Professor of Pharmacy Practice. Education: B.S., Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma, 1988; Pharm.D., University of Oklahoma, 1992. At Cedarville since 2009.