Pre-Dentistry Requirements (S87-S05)
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (three requirements):
BASIC COMPOSITION (BC) (choose one) (complete by 30 credit hours) (for course completed Fall term 2008 or later, a grade of "C" or better is required)
ENG 1020, Introductory College Writing, 4 cr.
ENG1050, Freshman Honors: English I, 4 cr.
ISP 1510, Written Communication Skills, 4 cr.
INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION (IC) (choose one) (complete by 75 credit hours) (for course completed Fall term 2008 or later, a grade of "C" or better is required)
AFS 2390, Introduction to African-American Literature: Literature and Writing, 4 cr.
ISP 4991, Senior Essay Seminar I, 4 cr.
ENG 2050, Freshman Honors: English II, 4 cr.
ENG 2100, Introduction to Poetry: Literature and Writing, 3 cr.
ENG 2110, Introduction to Drama: Literature and Writing, 3 cr.
ENG 2120, Introduction to Fiction: Literature and Writing, 4 cr.
ENG 2210, Great English Novels: Literature and Writing, 3 cr.
ENG 2310, Major American Books: Literature and Writing, 3 cr.
ENG 2390, Introduction to African-American Literature: Literature and Writing, 4 cr.
ENG 2570, Literature By and About Women: Literature and Writing (CD), 3 cr.
ENG 3010, Intermediate Writing, 3 cr.
ENG 3050, Technical Communication I: Report Writing, 3 cr.
ISP 3510, Intermediate Reading and Writing, 4 cr.
I H 2010, Cultural Identity and the American Experience: Writers' Responses (CD), 4 cr.
WRITING INTENSIVE course in major field (WI) (consult Major Department). Pre-requisite: "C" or better grade in Intermediate Composition (IC)
2. MATHEMATICS COMPETENCY (MC) (complete by 30 credit hours by one method below):
* Attain CLEP score of "50" or higher, an AP score of "2" (no degree credit), or "25" on ACT Math exam
* Transfer credit for the equivalent of MAT 1800 or higher taken at an accredited college
* Place beyond Math 0993 on the Math Competency/Proficiency Examination
* Complete Math 0993 with a satisfactory grade.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION (OC) (complete by 60 credit hours by one method below):
* Pass WSU Oral Communication Competency Exam (no credit hours granted)
* High school course work (two semesters of speech or debate, no credit hours granted)
* Pass one of the courses, or its equivalent, below:
COM 1010, Oral Communication: Basic Speech, 3 cr.
ISP 1560, Dimensions of Oral Communication, 4 cr.
ENG 3060, Technical Communication II: Writing and Speaking, 3 cr.
4. COMPUTER LITERACY (CL) (complete by 30 credit hours by one method below):
* Completion of college level computer course such as
B E 1200, Basic Engineering I: Design in Engineering, 3 cr.
COM 3210, News Editing, 4 cr.
CSC 1000, Introduction to Computer Science, 3 cr.
CSC 1050, Introduction to C and Unix, 2 cr.
or any higher level CSC course;
FPC 1100, Computing in the Arts, 2 cr.
IST 2710, Computers and Society, 4 cr.
*High school course work (one semester, no credit hours granted),
*Pass the Computer Literacy Competency Exam; or transfer credit for a comparable course taken at another college or university.
5. CRITICAL THINKING (CT) (complete by 75 credit hours by one method below):
* Pass WSU Critical Thinking Competency Exam
* Pass one of the following:
B A 1010, Critical Thinking for Consumer Decisions, 3 cr.
ISP 3260, Methods of Search and Critical Thinking, 4 cr.
PHI 1050, Critical Thinking, 3 cr.
COM 2110, Argumentation and Debate, 3 cr.
University and College Group Requirements:
A given Subject Area Code (e.g. ANT, HIS, P S, etc.) may not be used more than twice; a course must be at least three semester hours to apply; and courses for Group Requirements may not be elected on a Passed/Not Passed basis.
1. Natural Science: Pre-Dentistry Sciences fulfill Physical Science, Life Science, Third Science, and laboratory
2. HISTORICAL STUDIES (HS) (choose one):
ANT 3200, Lost Cities and Ancient Civilizations, 3 cr.
HIS 1000, World Civilization to 1500, 3-4 cr.
HIS 1300, Europe and the World: 1500-1945, 3-4 cr.
HIS 1400, The World Since 1945, 3-4 cr.
HIS 1600, African Civilizations to 1800, 3-4 cr.
HIS 1610, African Civilizations Since 1800, 3-4 cr.
HIS 1800, The Age of Islamic Empires: 600-1600, 3 cr.
HIS 1810, The Modern Middle East, 3 cr.
HIS 1995, Society and the Economic Transition (ST), 3 cr.
HON 4250, Seminar in Historical Studies, 3 cr.
N E 2030, The Age of Islamic Empires: 600-1600, 3 cr.
N E 2040, The Modern Middle East, 3 cr.
3. SOCIAL SCIENCE:
AMERICAN SOCIETY & INSTITUTIONS (AI) (choose one):
HIS 1050, American Civilization Since World War II, 3-4 cr.
HON 2000, City II, 3 cr.
P S 1010, American Government, 4 cr.
P S 1030, The American Governmental System, 3 cr.
BASIC SOCIAL SCIENCE (SS) (choose two):
AFS 2210, Black Social and Political Thought, 4 cr.
ANT 2100, Introduction to Anthropology, 3-4 cr.
ECO 1000, Survey of Economics, 4 cr.
ECO 2010, Principles of Microeconomics, 4 cr.
ECO 2020, Principles of Macroeconomics, 4 cr.
GPH 1100, World Regional Patterns (CD), 4 cr.
GPH 2000, Introduction to Urban Studies (CD), 4 cr.
GPH 3130, Introductory Urban Geography, 4 cr.
GPH 3200, Europe, 3 cr.
HIS 2000, Introduction to Urban Studies (CD), 4 cr.
HON 1000, City I, 3 cr.
P S 1000, Introduction to Political Science, 3 cr.
P S 2000, Introduction to Urban Studies (CD), 4 cr.
P S 2240, Introduction to Urban Politics and Policy, 4 cr.
SOC 2000, Understanding Human Society, 3 cr.
SOC 2020, Social Problems, 3 cr.
SOC 2500, Introduction to Urban Studies (CD), 4 cr.
SOC 3300, Social Inequality, 4 cr.
SOC 3510, The Nature and Impact of Population on Society, 3 cr.
SOC 4100, Social Psychology, 4 cr.
U S 2000, Introduction to Urban Studies (CD), 4 cr.
W S 3010, Interdisciplinary Introduction to Women's Studies, 3 cr.
4. HUMANITIES (one course in each of the categories below):
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (VP) (choose one):
A H 1000, Introduction to Art, 3-4 cr.
A H 1110, Survey of Art History: Ancient through Medieval, 3-4 cr.
A H 1120, Survey of Art History: Renaissance through Modern, 3-4 cr.
COM 2010, Introduction to Film, 4 cr.
COM 2020, History of Film , 4 cr.
DNC 2000, Introduction to Dance (CD), 4 cr.
DNC 2310, History of Dance from 1800 to the Present, 3 cr.
ENG 2450, Introduction to Film, 4 cr.
ENG 2460, History of Film, 4 cr.
HON 4240, Seminar in Visual and Performing Arts, 3 cr.
MUH 1340, Music Appreciation: World Music (CD), 3 cr.
MUH 1350, History of American Popular Music, 3 cr.
MUH 1351, History of American Popular Music: 1940 to the Present, 3 cr.
MUH 1352, The Blues: Exploring the Roots of American Popular Music, 3 cr.
MUH 1370, Music Appreciation: Beginnings to the Present, 3 cr.
SLA 3710, Russian and East European Film, 3 cr.
THR 1010, Introduction to the Theatre, 3 cr.
THR 1030, Black Theatre: An Introduction (CD), 3 cr.
PHILOSOPHY & LETTERS (PL) (choose one):
CLA 1010, Classical Civilization (CD), 3-4 cr.
CLA 2100, Classical Origins of Western Thought (CD), 3 cr.
CLA 2200, Introduction to Greek Tragedy, 3 cr.
COM 2160, Contemporary Persuasive Campaigns and Movements, 3 cr.
ENG 2200, Shakespeare, 3 cr.
ENG 2500, The English Bible as Literature, 4 cr.
ENG 2720, Basic Concepts in Linguistics, 3 cr.
ENG 3110, English Literature to 1700, 3 cr.
ENG 3120, English Literature after 1700, 3 cr.
ENG 3140, Survey of American Literature, 3 cr.
FRE 2700, Anguish and Commitment: European Existentialist Literature, 3-4 cr.
GER 2310, Short Fiction from Central Europe and Russia
GER 2700, Anguish and Commitment: European Existentialist Literature, 3-4 cr.
HON 2100, Classical Origins of Western Thought (CD), 3 cr.
HON 4200, Seminar in Philosophy and Letters, 3 cr.
ITA 2700, Anguish and Commitment: European Existentialist Literature, 3-4 cr.
LIN 2720, Basic Concepts in Linguistics, 3 cr.
PHI 1010, Introduction to Philosophical Systems, 3-4 cr.
PHI 1020, Honors Introduction to Philosophical Systems, 4 cr.
PHI 1030, Introduction to Philosophical Problems, 3 cr.
PHI 1040, Honors Introduction to Philosophical Problems, 4 cr.
PHI 1100, Contemporary Moral Issues (EI), 3 cr.
PHI 1120, Professional Ethics (EI), 3 cr.
PHI 2100, Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, 3 cr.
PHI 2110, Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Philosophy, 3 cr.
PHI 2320, Introduction to Ethics (EI), 3 cr.
PHI 3500, Theory of Knowledge, 3 cr.
PHI 3550, Metaphysics, 3 cr.
PHI 3700, Philosophy of Art, 3 cr.
POL 2700, Anguish and Commitment: European Existentialist Literature, 3-4 cr.
P S 3510, Law, Authority and Rebellion, 4 cr.
P S 3520, Justice, cr.
RUS 2700, Anguish and Commitment: European Existentialist Literature, 3-4 cr.
SLA 2310, Short Fiction from Central Europe and Russia, 3 cr.
SPA 2700, Anguish and Commitment: European Existentialist Literature, 3-4 cr.
CIVILIZATIONS & SOCIETIES(CS): (choose one)
AFS 2010, African American Culture: Historical and Aesthetic Roots. Cr. 4
A S 2010, Introduction to American Culture. Cr. 3-4
ARM 3410, New Soil, Old Roots: The Immigrant Experience. Cr. 3
CBS 2100, Chicano Literature and Culture. (SPA 2400) Cr. 3
CBS 2110, Puerto Rican Literature and Culture. (SPA 2500) Cr. 3
CLA 2000, Greek Mythology. Cr. 3-4
ENG 2600, Introduction to Folklore. Cr. 3
ENG 3600, Survey of American Folklore. Cr. 3
FRE 2710, Introduction to French Civilization I. Cr. 3
FRE 2720, Introduction to French Civilization II. Cr. 3
GER 2710, Survey of Germanic Culture I. Cr. 3
GER 2720, Survey of Germanic Culture II. Cr. 3
GER 3410, New Soil, Old Roots: The Immigrant Experience. Cr. 3
GRK 3710, Modern Greek Literature and Culture in English. Cr. 3
ITA 2710, Italian Culture and Civilization I. Cr. 3
ITA 2720, Italian Culture and Civilization II. Cr. 3
N E 2000, Introduction to Islamic Civilization of the Near East. Cr. 3
N E 2010, The Bible and Ancient Mythology. Cr. 3
POL 2710, Survey of Polish Culture. Cr. 3
POL 3410, New Soil, Old Roots: The Immigrant Experience. Cr. 3
RUS 3410, New Soil, Old Roots: The Immigrant Experience. Cr. 3
RUS 2710, Study of Russian Culture. Cr. 3
SLA 3410, New Soil, Old Roots: The Immigrant Experience. Cr. 3
SLA 3710, Russian and European Film. Cr. 3
SPA 2400, Chicano Literature and Culture. Cr. 3
SPA 2500, Puerto Rican Literature and Culture. Cr. 3
UKR 3410, New Soil, Old Roots: The Immigrant Experience. Cr. 3
Jr Year in Germany program meets this requirement.
5. FOREIGN LANGUAGE (FC): Completion of one language through the 3rd semester or placement beyond the 3rd semester, either of which concurrently meets the University requirement in Foreign Culture, is required for all majors leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts, Science, and Urban, Labor, & Metro. Affairs.
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Public Affairs should consult an Academic Advisor for choices in Foreign Culture and Cultural Studies.
Basic Pre-Dental Sciences:
To be completed by the end of junior year
| REQUIREMENT | COURSE | NOTATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Functions | MAT 1800 | Prerequisite: Qualifying Exam |
| Basic Biology I | BIO 1500 | Organismal biology (formerly BIO 152) |
| Basic Life Mechanisms | BIO 1510 | Molecular-cellular biology (formerly Basic Biology I) |
| Microbiology | BIO 2200 | |
| Cell Biology | BIO 2600 | |
| Chemistry Principles | CHM 1220/1230; or 1410 | Qualifying Exam required |
| General / Organic Chem | CHM 1240/1250; or 1420 | |
| Organic and Laboratory | CHM 2220/2230 | |
| Chemical / Analytical | CHM 2280/2290 | |
| Biochemistry | CHM 5600 or BIO 3100 | Strongly Recommended |
| General Physics I | PHY 2130/2131 or 2170/2171, or 2175/2171 | Mechanics, heat, optics, sound |
| General Physics II | PHY 2140/2141 or 2180/2181 | Electricity, magnetism, modern physics |
To determine your progress in meeting University and College requirements, make an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the University Advising Center by calling (313) 577-8889.The Advising Center, located at 1600 David Adamany Undergraduate Library, is open from 8:30 - 7:00 Monday and Thursday and from 8:30 - 5:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Summer hours are Mon.--Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Qualifying Examinations are required for CHM 1220, and MAT 1800 or 2010 . To schedule Qualifying, Competency, or Proficiency Examinations, contact Testing and Evaluation, 698 Student Center, 577-3400. To order Admission Requirements of U. S. and Canadian Dental Schools, contact American Association of Dental Schools, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20036; price: $25.00.Pre-Dental students may earn either a Bachelor of Arts degree or Bachelor of Science degree. The latter requires at least 60 semester hours in science and may specify certain courses in mathematics and other subjects. Consult the major department. You must declare your major prior to reaching 60 semester hours.This guide does not include information about requirements for your major. Please consult the appropriate department at your earliest convenience. The Pre-Dental Sciences above do not constitute a major. You must submit a Degree Application to Central Records when you register for your final term.
It is the student's responsibility to become familiar with and to complete all degree requirements.
5/12/08