University of Nebraska at Kearney

1996-98 UNK Undergraduate Catalog

College of Natural and Social Sciences

HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Go directly to: HEALTH SCIENCE COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR

R. David Clark, Director

Program Objectives:

To give guidance and counseling regarding requirements for UNK Health Science Degrees and for admission to health-related professional schools and clinical specialty programs.

Health Science Pre-Professional Programs
The University of Nebraska at Kearney offers pre-professional training in a variety of fields. Some of the career interests for which UNK offers undergraduate preparation are listed below. The Health Programs Office will assist in the planning of the schedule in accordance with the requirements of the professional school selected by the student. The student should secure a copy of the catalog of the college or university to which he/she wishes to transfer in order that effective selection of elective courses may be made while at UNK. Satisfactory completion of the recommended programs of study in pre-professional areas does not automatically guarantee a student admission to a professional program. Factors generally considered for admission by professional schools include: grade point average of at least a "B," personal recommendations, scores on entrance or nationwide examinations, and a personal interview. Pre-Health Science Programs in:

Although many UNK students are admitted to these clinical programs, competition for the limited number of openings is keen, and admission is not automatically assured by successful completion of the pre-clinical courses. For additional information, contact the Office of Health Science Programs, Bruner Hall of Science.

Students interested in a program in Nursing should contact the UNMC College of Nursing-Kearney Division; students interested in dietetics should consult the Family and Consumer Science Department.

Advanced emergency medical service training is available through the UNK Paramedic Training Program that was developed jointly by UNK and the Central Nebraska Emergency Medical Services Council. The program uses the National Standard curriculum for advanced emergency medical training that was developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Preparation for the national registry examination as an EMT-Intermediate or as an EMT-Paramedic is available through the training program. For further information, contact the Health Programs Office.

HEALTH SCIENCE COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR Four options are available:
I. Medical Technology Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
II. Radiography Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
III. Respiratory Therapy Technology Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
IV. Health Science Major-Bachelor of Science Degree

Students accepted into a professional school in the health sciences may receive a B.S. in Health Science degree from UNK if they fulfill the following requirements.

a. a minimum of 90 semester hours completed toward one of the pre-professional health programs presently listed in the catalog.
b. completion of all general studies requirements prescribed by UNK.
c. successful completion of 35 hours of coursework in a professional school in the health sciences.
d. not less than 32 semester hours shall be UNK credits.

For further information on this degree option contact the office of Health Science Programs.

Courses with the prefix HSCI are offered by Health Science Programs.
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