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Science Area ProgramsPreparation for Health Professions Engineering Dual Degree Program Summer Courses and Science Stations
Natural science departments aim to provide the background and experience necessary for professional work in the natural sciences, for continuation of the study of natural science in graduate school, and to stimulate and interrelate scientific thinking with other disciplines. A belief in the God of the Bible as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe is a basic presupposition. Courses of study are offered in applied health science, biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, geology, mathematics, and physics, with cooperative programs in engineering and nursing. Assistance is provided for all students to help them make appropriate educational plans and career choices. This aid is given by the student's faculty advisor, by department chairs, and by the Director of Health Professions, who maintains files of resource materials for student use. Preparation for Health Professions
Director, June A. Arnold The Health Professions Program provides a comprehensive program of profession-driven training and support services that prepare students for diverse fields in the health professions and for service in helping build the church and improve society worldwide. The Health Professions Program will work to promote the development of whole and effective Christians through excellence in acquainting students with the wide array of health professions careers, guiding their pre-professional formation and development, providing strategies and perspective to shape their pathway to the health profession of choice, and guiding them in thinking Christianly about how they may serve in the chosen health professions field. Students planning on a career in medicine or one of the related health fields may major in any subject area but must meet the specific admission requirements of the professional schools to which they expect to apply. The Director of the Health Professions works closely with students who are interested in any of the health fields. Career information and counseling are provided to help students in selecting courses, preparing for required admissions tests, and applying for admission to professional schools in their chosen fields. These activities are coordinated through the Health Professions Office. Medicine and DentistryTraining in medicine and dentistry is given in professional schools and is based on a broad and strong preparation in the liberal arts. This is true for podiatry and veterinary medicine as well. Critical thinking, sound reasoning, and clear speaking and writing are necessary skills in these professions. Clinical exposure with patient contact, volunteer service, and research are examples of important experiences. Personal attributes such as integrity, concern for the well-being of others, unselfishness, professionalism, compassion, personal maturity, and a deep commitment to a life of service are highly sought by leaders in the health professions. Regardless of the major selected at Wheaton, students planning on these careers must take the following pre-professional courses which meet the minimal entrance requirements for most medical and dental schools: CHEM 236, 237, 341, 342; BIOL 241, 242; and PHYS 221, 222 (or 231, 232). MATH 231, 232, 263, and CHEM 461 are also required by some schools. Additional courses, such as ANTH 353, 361; BIOL 317, 331, 332, 334, 336, 356, 362, 364, 374, 381; CHEM 355; COMM 221, 362; CSCI 135, 231; AHS 351, 368, 369, 381, 452; PHYS 311; PSYC 268, 317, 348, and SOC 228, 238, 364, 383 may be helpful toward the student's preparation for professional training. SCI 229 (Internship/Seminar in the Health Professions) is highly recommended and provides an opportunity for an approved internship in a health profession, to study the issues affecting the quality and form of health care in America, and to make an informed choice of a vocation in the health professions. Because competition for entry into medical schools is significant, strong performance in academic course work and national admissions tests (MCAT) is essential. In 2010 there were 42,742 applicants nationwide. Of these applicants, 19,641, or 45.9% were offered acceptance to at least one medical school and 18,665 accepted applicants matriculated. Applicants who were accepted in 2010 nationally had an average GPA of 3.5 – 3.75. A holistic review of applicants includes evaluation of their experiences, attributes, and metrics. Good planning and careful preparation by Wheaton students and a comprehensive advising and counseling program provided by the Health Professions Office combine to enhance the possibilities of acceptance into medical school. Allied Health ProfessionsStudents can receive basic preparation for many allied health careers such as optometry, nutrition and dietetics, health systems management, pharmacy, audiology, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, health information management, physician assistant, and public health. Students generally pursue a major, receive a B.S. degree, and continue their studies in clinical or graduate programs, although some choose to transfer prior to completing requirements for a degree from Wheaton Coll ege. The Health Professions Office maintains catalogs and information concerning health careers, and is available for advice and counsel concerning course selection, types of programs, and the application process. Liberal Arts/NursingStudents completing the 3/2 Liberal Arts/Nursing program will receive two degrees—a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences from Wheaton and the appropriate professional nursing degree from the nursing school (B.S.N., M.S.N., DNP). Three years are spent at Wheaton in the pursuit of general education and basic science courses. The Liberal Arts Nursing major then may continue in one of two tracks. The first option is to transfer to an NLN-accredited baccalaureate nursing program and complete the B.S.N. in an additional two years. Wheaton is affiliated with Emory University and Johns Hopkins University for students who wish to follow this option. The second possibility is to transfer to an entry-level graduate program. Wheaton currently has affiliations that permit students to enroll in an entry-level master's program. Vanderbilt University requires two years but includes clinician/specialist/practitioner certification. At the end of this program, the student receives an M.S.N. in addition to the Wheaton degree. Wheaton is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University for students who wish to pursue the DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice). Students may also complete a major of their choice while completing admissions requirements for nursing school. Rush University offers the Generalist Entry Master of Science in Nursing (GEM) which has a B.S. or B.A. degree for an admission requirement. All graduate programs require the G.R.E. aptitude test or M.A.T. as part of the application process. Since prerequisites vary somewhat with nursing schools, students are strongly encouraged to contact the Director of the Health Professions early in their freshman year. This permits assistance and planning in course selection and with fulfilling other admissions requirements. In addition to general education courses, basic natural and social science courses required by Wheaton (and by most professional nursing programs) include the following: CHEM 221, 222, 241; AHS 351 and AHS 361 or BIOL 321; BIOL 241, and at least four semester hours of upper division natural science courses (BIOL 364 strongly recommended); PSYC 101, 268 (or other statistics course), and PSYCH 317; SOC 115, and SCI 229 or BIOL 317. Additional affiliate-specific courses may be required by the nursing schools (BIOL 381, AHS 368, PHIL 243). A student applying to the LA/N major should have at least three years of high school mathematics, one year of high school chemistry and biology, and at least two years of foreign language. The Bible general education requirement for students in the 3/2 nursing program is BITH 111, 211, 213, and 316 for a total of 12 hours. Engineering Dual Degree Program
A five-year program is offered leading to two degrees, a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science from Wheaton and an engineering degree from a university. Students may choose an integrated program with the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) where they spend all five years at Wheaton College. Alternatively at anytime in the program the student may choose the more traditional transfer program where upon meeting the Wheaton College engineering requirements they finish the five-year program at an engineering school of their choice. The student must meet the requirements of the school to which admission is sought. The IIT program includes architectural, biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical, computer, mechanical, or aeronautical engineering and will involve commuting to the IIT West campus two and one-half miles from Wheaton College or to IIT's main campus in Chicago. The advantages of this program are that students can spend all five years living on one campus, spread out their general education requirements over 5 years, and start taking engineering courses in their sophomore year. Students register through Wheaton College and IIT for the courses taught at IIT. Refer to IIT catalog for course descriptions. Requirements for the Wheaton degree include: CHEM 236; MATH 231 and 232; PHYS 231, 232, 321 (or MATH 331), 322 (or MATH 333), 333, 334, and 335. Students planning a degree in chemical engineering are exempt from MATH 331 and should take CHEM 341, 342 which exempts them from the PHYS 333 and 335 requirement. Students planning a degree in biomedical engineering should take CHEM 341, 342 which exempts them from the PHYS 333 and 335 requirement. Students in the engineering program do not need to take a biology or geology course to meet the Nature cluster general education requirement. The Bible general education requirement for students in the LA/Engineering program is BITH 111, 211 or 212, 213 or 214, and 315 or 316 for a total of ten hours which can be reduced by competency testing. Some engineering schools will also require CHEM 237. Students choosing the integrated program with IIT can also gain recognition for a concentration in International Development. The requirements for this concentration are the same as for a Physics major and are listed under the Physics section of this catalog. Students who complete all Wheaton College liberal arts requirements by the end of their fourth year may participate in the commencement ceremonies of that year. Summer Courses at Science StationsThe Science Division offers students the opportunity to take courses at affiliated science stations during the summer. Information on Wheaton's own Black Hills Science Station in South Dakota and information about the Au Sable Institute in Michigan can be found in the Special Programs section of this catalog. Science Area Courses (SCI)SCI 211. Natural Systems of the Northwoods. An integrative science course centering on natural history and systems with an exploration of abiotic and biotic factors. Offered exclusively during the summer for education students only (preservice teachers) at HoneyRock. Su only. (2) SCI 229. Internship/Seminar in the Health Professions. Economic, political, sociological, psychological, and ethical problems facing health professionals and some biblical responses to these problems. Designed for students with a definite interest in one of the health professions, this course provides opportunity to observe the field first hand through a required shadowing internship, and to study the scope of health care in the U.S. Prerequisites: sophomore standing, registration with the Health Professions Program, one year of college biology or chemistry, consent of instructor. Does not apply toward the general education science requirement. (2, lin) SCI 301. Natural Science: Foundations, Methods, Challenges. A historical introduction to methodological and foundational issues in the natural sciences focusing principally on physics, astronomy, biology, and challenges the natural sciences present to culture. Prerequisite: a lab course in the Studies in Nature cluster. Nature cluster non-lab general education course. SCI 311. Theories of Origins. An examination of scientific theories of origins and developments, such as Big Bang cosmology, Earth's formation and early history, origin of life, origin of species, history of life, and human origins. Relationships between biblical and scientific explanations are explored for each topic. Team taught. Field Museum visit. Prerequisite: a lab course in the Studies in Nature cluster. Nature cluster non-lab general education course. $30 course fee. Offered every Spring SCI 321. Science for Middle and High School Teachers. Required for science majors who plan to teach high school. Survey of science curricula, computer applications in science teaching, laboratory theory and evaluation processes, management of laboratories, and field trips. Prerequisites: ten hours of education courses and ten hours of courses in teaching area major. (2) SCI 322. Elementary and Middle Grade Education Science Curriculum. Required for elementary education majors. Survey of elementary science curricula and resources; consideration of perspective, process, content, and application of science in teaching. Concurrent with EDUC 305L, 311, 311L, 312, 315, 317, 321 or consent of instructor. Prerequisites: ten hours of education courses and at least one science laboratory course. (2) Revision Date: June 1, 2012
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