College Catalog 2011–2012

College Catalog 2011–2012 -

Boston | Worcester | Manchester, NH This catalog is intended to provide working guidelines and descriptions of the general and academic policies of the College applicable to students. It is not intended and cannot be Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences construed as a contract or guaranty of any kind, express or implied, and the College may 179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115 change, delete or add to these guidelines unilaterally in its sole discretion and without notice. The College also reserves the right to determine the applicability of any policy to a particular Telephone 617.732.2800; students outside Massachusetts and within the continental United situation or set of circumstances and to depart from the guidelines contained herein in States may call toll free 1.800.225.5506. Non-Discrimination Policy a given case. This catalog supersedes any previous catalog, policies or practices relating It is the policy and commitment of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 2 to students. It is the responsibility of the students to know and understand the College’s 3 not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sexual orientation, sex, sexual policies. The College may from time to time acquire or develop new programs, or expand its identity, disability, veteran status, marital status or national origin in its educational pro- offerings in other locations, including distance learning programs, and the guidelines in this grams, activities, admissions or employment policies and to actively comply with the requirements of Federal Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 as amended; the Civil Rights Act of catalog shall apply to all such programs and locations. Students are expected to know the 1964 as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 503 and 504 of contents of this catalog relating to their program of study, and should consult the College’s the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Section 402, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Americans with Disabilities Act of website for any changes made to the catalog since the latest printing. Additional guidelines 1990 (as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008); and pertinent laws, regulations and policies are contained in the individual course syllabi. Students are expected to know and executive directives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and other applicable state and federal statutes. the contents of the course syllabi relating to their program of study. Inquiries regarding the College’s compliance with Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action laws may be directed to Richard Lessard, Executive Vice President, at 617.732.2132. Sexual Harassment Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 specifically prohibit sexual harassment. All members of the College community, including faculty, administration, staff and students have a right to be free from sexual harassment by any member of the College community. Any member of the MCPHS community who has a complaint or concern about sexual harassment, or would like more information about the College’s policies regarding sexual harassment, should contact the Dean of Students or Rich- Boston Campus ard Lessard, Executive Vice President and Title IX Coordinator. 179 Longwood Avenue • Boston, MA 02115-5896 • Tel: 617.732.2800 • Fax: 617.732.2801 Occupational Health and Safety Master Plan MCPHS strives to provide a learning, teaching, working and research environment free from Worcester Campus recognized health and safety hazards. Pursuant to the requirements of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the City of Boston, the Federal Emergency Management 19 Foster Street • Worcester, MA 01608-1715 • Tel: 508.890.8855 • Fax: 508.890.8515 Agency and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, MCPHS has established an Occupational Health and Safety Master Plan to protect its students and employees from potential occupational, health, safety and radiation hazards. For further information about the Master Plan, Manchester Campus please contact the Director of Environmental Health and Safety at 617.732.2861. 1260 Elm Street • Manchester, NH 03101-1305 • Tel: 603.314.0210 • Fax: 603.314.0303 Printed in the U.S., June, 2011.

www.mcphs.edu Annual Notification of Student Rights under FERPA • Major and minor field(s) of study, including the division or program in which a student is enrolled; The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended affords students certain rights with respect to their own education records. These rights include: • Classification as a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate, or by number referring to such classes; 1. The right to inspect and review student education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access. Students should submit to the Office of the Reg- • Course load, e.g., full-time or part-time; istrar written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The Registrar will • Participation in officially recognized activities; make arrangements for access within 45 days from the date of such request, and will notify the students of the time and place where the records may be inspected. The College reserves • Dates of attendance and graduation, and degrees received; the right to deny a copy of a student education record (including, without limitation, a tran- • Most recent previous educational institution attended; script) for which a financial “hold” exists (a hold is imposed if the student fails to pay bills, • Honors and awards received, including selection to a Dean’s list or fees or fines owed to the College). A hold will not interfere with the right to visually examine honorary organization; and student education records. Questions about the College’s policies and practices relating to the Act should be addressed to the Office of the Registrar. • Student ID numbers (but only if coupled with another identifier to access education records). 2. The right to request amendment of student education records that students believe are inaccurate or misleading. Students should write the College Registrar, clearly identify the 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning al- 4 part of the records they want changed, and specify why the records are inaccurate or mislead- leged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and 5 ing. If the College decides not to amend the records as requested, it will notify the students address of the Office that administers FERPA are: of the decision and advise the students of their right to a hearing. Additional information Family Policy Compliance Office regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the students when they are notified of U.S. Department of Education the right to a hearing. 400 Maryland Avenue, SW 3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in Washington, DC 20202-4605 student education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to appropriate parties in connection with a health or safety emergency. Another exception which Clinical Rotations and Background Screenings permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervi- For some of MCPHS’s programs placements in clinical rotations at health sory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit person- care providers are a required part of the MCPHS curriculum. Some of nel and health staff); a person or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an those health care providers require background screenings and a convic- attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student tion for a criminal offense might present an issue. It is possible that certain serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting types of criminal convictions, whether prior to being a student at MCPHS another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review a student education record in order to fulfill his or while attending MCPHS, could preclude a student from being able to or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the College may disclose student education complete a required clinical rotation. If you have any questions, please records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to contact the MCPHS Chief Compliance Officer. enroll if the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer. Educa- tion records may be compelled and disclosed without consent by, or notice to, the student pursuant to a valid subpoena issued under the USA Patriot Act. Finally, personally identifiable “directory information” may be released freely unless the student files the appropriate form requesting that such information not be released. This form is available at the Office of the Registrar. Directory information includes the following: • Name; • Gender; • Local address and telephone number; • Permanent address and telephone number; • College e-mail address; Table of Contents

Introduction...... 10 Facilities ...... 15 Interinstitutional Cooperation...... 22 Student Services ...... 32 Admission ...... 52 Tuition, Room and Board, Fees. 70 Student Financial Services...... 76 Academic Policies and Procedures ...... 84 General Education Requirements. 109 MCPHS–Boston...... 119 6 7 School of Arts and Sciences...... 119 Medical and Molecular Biology, BS...... 120 Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry, BS/MS ...... 122 Health Psychology, BS . 125 Health Sciences, BS/Completion...... 127 Premedical and Health Studies, BS...... 133 Public Health, BS...... 136 Division of Health Sciences . 139 Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene BS*/Postbaccalaureate BS ...... 141/145 MS/AD to MS Bridge...... 146/148 School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics...... 150 Diagnostic Medical Sonography, BS*/Postbaccalaureate BS. . . 151/162 MRI, BS*/Postbaccalaureate BS...... 154/164 Nuclear Medicine Technology, BS*/Postbaccalaureate BS. . . . 157/165 Radiation Therapy, BS*/Postbaccalaureate BS...... 158/166 Radiography, BS*/Postbaccalaureate BS...... 160/167 Advanced Certificates in Medical Imaging...... 168 Radiologist Assistant Studies, MRAS. 169 School of Nursing, 32-month BSN*. 172 School of Physician Assistant Studies, MPAS...... 177 School of Pharmacy (Boston)...... 182 Doctor of Pharmacy, PharmD . 186 Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway, PharmD . 189 Pharmaceutical and Health Care Business, BS. 192 Pharmacology and Toxicology, BS . 194 . Pharmaceutical Sciences, BS . 196 MCPHS–Worcester...... 201 Division of Health Sciences . 201 School of Nursing, Postbaccaulaureate Postbaccalaureate BSN ...... 201 ADN to MS Bridge/MSN . 205/206 School of Optometry...... 207 School of Physical Therapy, DPT...... 207 School of Physician Assistant Studies (Manchester/Worcester), MPAS. . . . . 210 Fall 2011 School of Pharmacy (Worcester/Manchester), PharmD*...... 211

MCPHS–Manchester ...... 217 Dear Student, Division of Health Sciences . 217 School of Nursing, Postbaccaulaureate BSN*...... 217 School of Physician Assistant Studies (Manchester/Worcester), MPAS. . . . . 219 On behalf of the College’s administration, faculty and staff, I want School of Pharmacy (Worcester/Manchester), PharmD*...... 223 to extend our warmest greetings and best wishes. Division of Graduate Studies . 224 You are entering MCPHS at a particularly exciting time in our Degree Requirements...... 224 long and distinguished history. Programs of Study. 224 Enrollment now exceeds 5,000 students, which is an all-time high Applied Natural Products: MANP and CANP. 225 for the College and a ringing endorsement of our position as a Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy: MS, CRA, CHP ...... 228 national leader in preparing graduates for rewarding careers in the health professions. Medicinal Chemistry: MS and PhD...... 230 Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy MS and PhD. 232 In order to support this unprecedented growth, the College continues to expand and en- Pharmaceutics: MS and PhD. 236 hance the buildings on our campuses in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester. These new and Pharmacology: MS and PhD ...... 238 renovated facilities feature state-of-the-art technology and laboratories that ensure the best 8 9 possible educational experience for students. MCPHS is truly a learner-centered institution. MCPHS Online...... 240 As a graduate of the College, I know the importance of developing strong professional rela- Course Descriptions...... 242 tionships with faculty and staff, whose primary goal is to help you succeed. I hope each of Corporation and Administration...... 327 you will take advantage of the many educational and co-curricular activities that are available Corporation Officers and Trustees ...... 327 to you at MCPHS. Administration...... 328 When you complete your course of studies, you will become one of more than 19,000 living Faculty ...... 330 alumni who are enjoying productive careers in the health sciences. I hope that each of you Calendar...... 348 will develop a personal relationship with the College as your professional home away from Index...... 351 home—your alma mater. Once again, I wish you good luck with your studies and I look forward to meeting many of you at various College functions in the years ahead. *Accelerated programs

Sincerely,

Charles F. Monahan Jr., Class of 1962 introduction Introduction The Worcester Campus MCPHS currently offers five degree programs on its Worcester campus, and will expand offerings in the future. The Worcester campus is home to an accelerated 33-month PharmD Mission Statement program for students who have already completed their preprofessional requirements, an accelerated 16-month Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for individuals with a prior Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) prepares students for introduction baccalaureate degree in another field, a 24-month Master of Physician Assistant Studies pro- successful careers in health care through excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, profes- gram, a Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner and Generalist), including sional service and community engagement. an ADN to MSN Bridge program, and a three-year Doctor of Physical Therapy degree pro- Core Values gram. A four-year Doctor of Optometry (OD) program expects to welcome its first class in the fall of 2012. The College embraces a set of core values that reflect commitment to preparing competent, caring, ethical health professionals and scientists to meet the need for quality health care. As Worcester is among the largest cities in New England and well known for its premier educa- members of the College and broader community, we are committed to the following core tional and health care institutions. The Worcester campus is located adjacent to the Worcester values: Medical Center and in close proximity to the Fallon Clinic, St. Vincent’s Hospital, University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Center and the medical school of the University of Mas- • Learner-centered teaching and student engagement that fosters intellectual vitality, criti- sachusetts. cal thinking, and lifelong responsibility for learning and continuing professional devel- 10 opment; The Manchester Campus 11 • Honesty, integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility; MCPHS–Manchester became an entity of the College in May 2002 when MCPHS assumed • Respecting diversity and appreciating cross-cultural perspectives; responsibility for the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program and its faculty and staff from Notre Dame College upon its closing. The new campus building at 1260 Elm Street was • Adaptability and flexibility in response to the ever-changing external environment; purchased in November 2002, and the first class of PA students, faculty and staff occupied • Effectively and efficiently using resources to maximize value to those we serve; the building in January 2003. In conjunction with the School of Pharmacy–Worcester, the • Excellence and innovation in education, scholarship/research, and service, including accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy degree program admitted its first class in Manchester in the outreach to the community; fall of 2004. An accelerated 16-month Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program for individuals with a prior baccalaureate in another field admitted its first cohort in September • A productive, satisfying work and learning environment that is built upon cross-disci- 2007. plinary and cross-campus collaboration; Manchester is New Hampshire’s largest city and is the center of the state’s diversified indus- • Integrating liberal arts and basic sciences with professional studies; trial and service economy, which developed in response to the decline of the mill dynasty • Scholarship that contributes to developing knowledge, improving health sciences edu- in the 1930s. The College is situated parallel to the historic Amoskeag Mills which houses cation, and improving health care and health outcomes; and educational institutions, businesses and small industry. • Education that fosters developing the whole person. Degree and Certificate Programs The Boston Campus School of Arts and Sciences (Boston) Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry Founded in 1823, MCPHS is the oldest institution of higher education in the City of Boston (shared with School of Pharmacy–Boston) and its pharmacy program is the second oldest in the United States. The main campus is Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology located in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area, and the College enjoys working Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences affiliations with some of the world’s finest health institutions, including Beth Israel Deacon- Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Degree Completion (Boston) ess Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Boston Medical Bachelor of Science in Medical and Molecular Biology Center, Tufts Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital. Among its neighbors Bachelor of Science in Premedical and Health Studies are Emmanuel College, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Simmons College, Went- Bachelor of Science in Public Health worth Institute of Technology, Wheelock College, and Harvard University’s Medical School, Dental School and School of Public Health. In this invigorating and stimulating environ- Division of Health Sciences ment, students have access to unsurpassed educational resources. Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (Boston) Undergraduate degree programs offered at the Boston campus include biology, chemistry, Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (Boston) dental hygiene, health psychology, premedical and health studies, pharmaceutical sciences, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Boston, Worcester and Manchester) public health, medical imaging and radiologic sciences. First professional degrees are offered Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Boston) in pharmacy, physician assistant studies and nursing. Each of these programs combines the Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Boston) basic sciences with liberal arts and provides an education for lifelong enrichment. Graduate Bachelor of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Boston) programs are offered in applied natural products, chemistry, regulatory affairs, pharmaceu- Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Boston) tics, pharmacology, nursing and dental hygiene. Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology (Boston) Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology (Boston) Accreditation by NEASC is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is introduction Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy (Boston) not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual gradu- Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy (Boston) ates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to Bachelor of Science in Radiography (Boston) students who attend the institution. Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Radiography (Boston) Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by NEASC should be directed to the Office of the Advanced Certificate in Medical Imaging (Boston) introduction Vice President for Academic Affairs (617.732.2854). (Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Master of Physician Assistant Studies (Boston, Worcester and Manchester) Individuals may also contact: Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, New Eng- Doctor of Physical Therapy (Worcester) land Association of Schools and Colleges, 209 Burlington Road, Suite 201, Bedford, MA 01730-1433, tel.: 781.271.0022; fax: 781.271.0950, e-mail: [email protected]. School of Pharmacy (Boston) Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) Doctor of Pharmacy The Doctor of Optometry (OD) program on the Worcester campus is seeking accredita- Residencies in Pharmacy Practice tion by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Health Care Business Louis, MO 63141; tel: 800.365.2219). The program submitted an Application for Candi- Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences dacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage. Submission of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology/Toxicology this document does not assure that the program will be granted Provisional Candidate for 12 Accreditation status. 13 School of Pharmacy (Worcester/Manchester) Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Doctor of Pharmacy (accelerated) The School of Pharmacy–Boston Doctor of Pharmacy program and the School ofPhar- macy–Worcester/Manchester Doctor of Pharmacy program are separately accredited by the Division of Graduate Studies (Boston) ACPE, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60602-5109; tel.: 312.664.3575; fax: Certificate in Advanced Pharmacy Practice Studies 312.664.4652, website: www.acpe-accredit.org. Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Medicinal Chemistry Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutics (ARC-PA) Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology The Master of Physician Assistant Studies program on the Boston campus and the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program on the Manchester/Worcester campuses are sepa- MCPHS Online rately accredited by ARC-PA, 12000 Findley Road, Suite 240, Duluth, GA 30097; tel.: AD to Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Bridge 770.476.1224, fax: 770.476.1738, website: www.arc-pa.org. Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Degree Completion The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program on the Worcester campus is seeking ac- ADN to Master of Science in Nursing Bridge creditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (1111 North Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; tel: 703.706.3245; [email protected]). The pro- Master of Science in Nursing (Generalist) gram has submitted an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required Master of Radiologist Assistant Studies in the pre-accreditation stage. Submission of this document does not assure that the program Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status nor does it assure that the program will be Master of Applied Natural Products granted Accreditation. Certificate of Applied Natural Products Certificate of Health Policy Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Certificate of Regulatory Affairs The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, with tracks in Boston, Worcester and Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy Manchester, N.H., has full initial accreditation from CCNE for the maximum five-year period accorded new programs. CCNE is located at One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Wash- ington, DC 20036; tel.: 202.887.6791; fax: 202.887.8476; website: www.aacn.nche.edu. Accreditation Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association New England Association of Schools and Colleges The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accredita- MCPHS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. tion, American Dental Association, and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Accreditation of with reporting requirements.” The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized an institution of higher education by NEASC indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer review process. An can be contacted at 312.440.4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611; fax: accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve 312.440.2915; website: www.ada.org. its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation. Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology Facilities (JRCNMT) Facilities The Nuclear Medicine Technology program is accredited by JRCNMT, 2000 W. Danforth Boston Campus Road, Suite 130, #230, Edmond, OK; 73003, tel.: 405.285.0546, fax: 405.285.0579, website: www.jrcnmt.org. Ronald A. Matricaria Academic and Student Center

introduction Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) To accommodate the growing number of students, as well as growth in program offerings, The Radiation Therapy program and the Radiography program are accredited individually MCPHS added the 93,000 square foot Ronald A. Matricaria Academic and Student Center by JRCERT, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; tel.: 312.704.5300, on the Longwood campus in 2004. The center preserves the signature façade and columns fax: 312.704.5304, website: www.jrcert.org. of the George Robert White building within a dramatic glass atrium while enhancing the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (MBORN) College’s capacity for teaching, scholarly research, and student development. The building features: The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, with tracks in Boston and Worcester, has received full approval from MBORN, 239 Causeway Street, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Bos- • laboratory space for chemistry, professional pharmacy practice and pharmaceutics; ton, MA 02114; tel.: 800.414.0168 or 617.973.0900, fax: 617.973.0984, website: www. • a library making possible state-of-the-art learning and technology resources; mass.gov/dph/boards/rn. • four floors of apartment-style student residence space; New Hampshire Board of Nursing 14 The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program offered on the Manchester campus has • a fully-staffed technology center; 15 received full approval from the New Hampshire Board of Nursing, located at 21 South Fruit • three large, modern classrooms; Street, Suite 16, Concord, NH 03301-2431; tel.: 603.271.2323, fax: 603.271.6605, website: • quiet study areas, group study rooms, and social/lounge space for students. http://www.nh.gov/nursing. MCPHS is approved by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to grant the degrees and certifi- George Robert White Building cates awarded by programs on the Boston and Worcester campuses. The College is approved Constructed through the generosity of Boston philanthropist George Robert White, the by the New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission to award the Master of Physician building bearing his name houses administrative and faculty offices, classrooms, laboratories, Assistant Studies degree, the Doctor of Pharmacy degree, and the Bachelor of Science in lecture halls, White Hall, and the Forsyth Dental Hygiene Clinic. The state-of-the-art dental Nursing degree offered in Manchester, contingent upon continuing accreditation by ARC- hygiene clinic and teaching laboratory, opened in 2005 and occupying a large portion of the PA, ACPE, and CCNE respectively. first floor, is named for benefactor and Forsyth alumna Dr. Esther M. Wilkins. In addition to the dental hygiene clinic, the White Building houses several teaching and research laboratories, multiple classrooms, and faculty and administrative office suites. In 2009, the Academic Resource Center was created to house an array of academic support services and the Writing Center in a renovated suite on the first floor of this historic building. In 2011, a state-of-the-art Diagnostic Medical Imaging suite was completed to support the College’s new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program - the first in Massachusetts to offer a bachelor’s degree in this discipline. John Richard Fennell Building and Theodore L. Iorio Research Center This building is an eight-story mixed-use facility of approximately 230,000 square feet, completed in 1996. The John Richard Fennell Building comprises the east end; the west end is the Theodore L. Iorio Research Center. This structure offers classrooms, conference rooms, student lounge, faculty offices, a residence hall, coffee shop, and underground parking for faculty and staff. The Rombult Atrium adjoining the White Building is used for group study and social events. Several research and teaching laboratories are also housed in the building, including laboratories for anatomy and physiology, biology/microbiology, cell culture, biology research, physiology research, pharmacology research, behavioral and neuropharmacology, chemistry, physics and nuclear medicine. The Channing Laboratory division of Brigham and Women’s Hospital occupies the building’s west end through a long-term lease arrangement. Henrietta DeBenedictis Library – Boston The library occupies the second floor of the Matricaria Academic and Student Center. The facility houses general computers for research, Web searching, and word processing, as well f as audiovisual and photocopy equipment. The library also provides generous study areas Computer Facilities acilities including group study rooms. A number of computer laboratories and classrooms are available to students, staff and fac- The Henrietta DeBenedictis Library maintains research-level collections in pharmacy, phar- ulty. The laboratories contain personal computers and peripheral equipment for individual acilities

f macy education and drug information, as well as core collections in clinical medicine, nurs- computing use. In addition to the physical computer laboratories, the College also maintains ing, and the allied health sciences. Most of the collections have been converted into an elec- a Virtual Technology Center. Accessing the VTC from the Internet provides students with tronic format, enabling users to access material remotely and from all three campuses. Over access to all the applications and resources available in the libraries and physical computer 32,000 journals are made available through a combination of owned subscriptions and titles labs. All campuses have complete wireless coverage for convenient access to the Internet and made accessible through the libraries’ full-text databases. In addition to the electronic journal e-mail. Additionally, a number of computer kiosks are located in various common areas. collections, the library has access to over 41,000 e-books and 145 databases. Holdings are Faculty may also take advantage of the multiple netbook computer carts that can be deployed further extended through membership in the Fenway Library Consortium (FLC), a group of to most classrooms. 15 libraries which shares resources. In addition, 10 FLC institutions, including MCPHS, are members of Fenway Libraries Online, Inc. (FLO), which supports an online public catalog Public Transportation and Parking of over one million volumes held by member institutions. The MCPHS community is able Students may purchase monthly MBTA passes from the College at a discount. For more to directly borrow material from the FLC libraries. Taking advantage of Boston’s extensive information, contact the Office of Student Activities (617.732.2871). research universities and colleges, the MCPHS libraries offer an interlibrary loan service that provides timely delivery of journal articles and books, usually at no cost to our students, There is no daytime student parking on the Boston campus. Evening and weekend parking is 16 faculty and staff. available to students on a limited basis. For on-campus and off-campus parking information, 17 contact Public Safety (617.732.2143). Richard E. Griffin Academic Center Residence Halls In 2009, the College opened the Richard E. Griffin Academic Center, at 670 Huntington Av- enue. The Center contains 50,000 square feet of classrooms, faculty and staff offices, teaching Fennell Hall adjoins the George Robert White building. It provides traditional corridor-style laboratories, a technology center, a 250-seat auditorium and a multi-function room. Students living arrangements with double, triple, and quad rooms. Each room is furnished with beds, from all degree programs on the Boston campus attend classes in the new facility. The upper dressers, wardrobes, desks, and desk chairs, and is equipped with telephone, wireless Internet, floors of the six-story building house the College’s Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies and and cable jacks. Students residing in Fennell have a mandatory full meal plan during the fall Medical Imaging and Therapeutics programs, as well as offices for Alumni, Development, and spring semesters. Fennell is staffed by one live-in, full-time area coordinator and student International Programs, Community Relations and the Career Center. resident assistants (one on each floor). The building has 24-hour security and houses first-year students. Crossroads Cafe and Student Lounge Matricaria Residence Hall provides apartment style living comprised of two to five person The Crossroads Cafe and Student Lounge is a hub of student life on the MCPHS–Boston apartments. Each unit has a common room with living area, kitchen, a bathroom, and double campus. Members of the MCPHS community use the Student Lounge as a place to meet, and/or single bedrooms. The bedrooms are equipped with beds, dressers, wardrobes, desks study, and relax in a welcoming, supportive environment. At the Crossroads Cafe, students and desk chairs, as well as wireless Internet and cable jacks. The common room has a loveseat, can grab a quick cup of coffee on their way to class or pick up a light lunch or an afternoon chairs, occasional tables, dining table and chairs, and a kitchen with storage space. Students snack. living in this apartment residence hall are required to purchase a partial meal plan but have the option to purchase a full meal plan. This building is staffed by one live-in, full-time area Dining Facilities coordinator, and seven student resident assistants. The building has 24-hour security. The College’s main dining facility for the Boston campus is located a short walk across Palace Both residence halls house male and female students, however, in Fennell Hall there is one Road and is situated above the MCPHS bookstore. The dining hall is shared with Massachu- designated floor for female residents only, and another floor designated as a wellness-themed setts College of Art and Design and Wentworth Institute of Technology, and is housed in the living-learning community. Buildings are equipped with lounge space available for studying MassArt Kennedy Building. A wide range of hot and cold entrees, salad bar, and specialty or socializing with other students. All residents have access to laundry facilities in both resi- foods are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The facility is generally open year-round, dence halls and each resident is assigned an individual mailbox. Students taking courses dur- with some reduction in hours during summer and holiday breaks. A new addition to the ing the summer may apply for summer housing. College-sponsored housing is also provided Dining Commons is a Peet’s Coffee bar, which opened in the fall of 2010. in local Colleges of the Fenway (COF) residence halls. Students are assigned this COF-leased housing during the assignment process. COF-leased areas are staffed by professionals and Bookstore MCPHS resident assistants The MCPHS bookstore is located on Palace Road, across the street from the main cam- The Office of Residence Life assists students in identifying off-campus housing resources; pus, and serves both MCPHS and neighboring Massachusetts College of Art and Design. see www.mcphs.edu/reslifeboston. All questions regarding housing should be directed to the Newly renovated and expanded in 2009, and located in the lower level of MassArt’s Kennedy Office of Residence Life at 617.732.2866. Building, the bookstore stocks new and used MCPHS textbooks, reference books, insignia clothing and other college-related items. Textbooks may be ordered or rented online at www. masspharmacy.bkstr.com. The bookstore’s telephone number is 617.739.4772; the e-mail is [email protected]. f Worcester Campus Blais Family Library – Worcester acilities Henrietta DeBenedictis Building A branch of the Henrietta DeBenedictis Library, which is located on the Boston campus, the Blais Family Library contains a core collection of pharmacy, clinical medicine and nurs- acilities

f The Worcester campus opened in 2000 in a state-of-the-art facility located at 19 Foster Street, ing texts. Computers in the Library provide students with access to all of Boston’s Henrietta named after alumna and benefactor Henrietta DeBenedictis, that includes two auditoria DeBenedictis Library’s electronic resources. The Blais Family Library is staffed by two profes- equipped for two-way videoconferencing, classrooms, laboratories, library, computer lab, sional librarians and a support staff member. Interlibrary loan and document delivery are student lounge and study space, the Brant Student Services area, and faculty and staff offices. available from Boston’s collections, as well as from many New England medical and academic libraries. Thomas Henry Borysek Living and Learning Center The Blais Family Library is a member of the Academic and Research Collaborative (ARC) of The Thomas Henry Borysek Living and Learning Center, located at 25 Foster Street, contains the Central Massachusetts Regional Library System, a consortium of 18 libraries, including administrative and faculty offices, conference room, classrooms, technology center, patient the University of Massachusetts–Worcester Medical School, that offer a walk-in interlibrary assessment and clinical simulation laboratories, and six floors of suite-style student housing loan service, free interlibrary loans among the members and a book shuttle service. (all with private bedrooms). The basement provides comfortable group study/social (lounge) space for students. A portion of the ninth floor also houses a spacious room, the Fuller Computer Facilities Conference Room, designed for conferences, board meetings, receptions and other College A number of computer laboratories and classrooms are available to students, staff and fac- gatherings. 18 ulty. The laboratories contain personal computers and peripheral equipment for individual 19 Lincoln Square Living and Learning Center computing use. The campus is equipped with wireless technology for convenient accessibility to the Internet and e-mail. Additionally, a number of computer kiosks are located in various In mid-June 2010, MCPHS acquired the property at 10 Lincoln Square (formerly the common areas. Faculty may also take advantage of the multiple netbook computer carts that Crowne Plaza Hotel). This investment provides an additional 250,000 square feet necessary can be deployed to most classrooms. for the College to create a new academic and student center which is used to advance key elements of its strategic plan, including the provision of “resources necessary to sustain both Parking high quality and growth” through the accelerated expansion of student enrollment in existing Student parking on the MCPHS Worcester campus is limited and provided based on avail- academic programs as well as the introduction of new programs. The new 10 Lincoln Square ability and not guaranteed to any individual. Parking on campus is an additional fee and Academic and Student Center provides much needed classroom, research, study and assem- charged per semester. For information, please contact 508.373.5882. bly space for the planned expansion of Pharmacy, Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies programs for which there exists heretofore unmet and still growing demand among qualified Residence Halls student applicants. The center also facilitates the introduction of new academic programs in Physical Therapy and Optometry, and potential additional programs in other professional The Thomas Henry Borysek Living and Learning Center (located at 25 Foster Street) with health sciences disciplines. student residences on the 4th – 9th floors, offers apartment, studio and suite-style housing options. All students enjoy the privacy of a single bedroom within an apartment/suite Maher Academic Building equipped with a kitchen. The building also has laundry, vending machines, two study rooms and student mailboxes. The building can accommodate 145 resident students. A full-time Opened in 2009, the Maher Academic Center Building at 40 Foster Street houses 30,000 professional staff member and three resident assistants reside in the building. Additional- square feet of academic and student space. Two 250-seat auditoria and three “smart” class- ly, there are 24-hour Security personnel. The building adjoins the Henrietta DeBenedictis rooms feature the latest instructional technology and interactive video-conference capability. Building (19 Foster Street) which includes the Blais Family Library; the residence halls are The street-level multipurpose laboratory includes a model pharmacy that simulates com- directly above classrooms, study space and administrative offices. munity and institutional practice environments. A student lounge, student meeting rooms, quiet study areas and faculty offices complete the fully renovated facility. The office for the The Lincoln Square Living and Learning Center (located at 10 Lincoln Square) with student Student Government Association and Student Activities is located on the first floor adjacent residences on the 3rd – 8th floors, offers private bedrooms and bathrooms. Lincoln Square to the student lounge. is a short, three block walk from the main campus. The building also houses a Café, fitness center, laundry, vending machines, student mailboxes, classrooms, labs, faculty and admin- MCPHS Online, 28 Mechanic Street istrative offices, large meeting/event space and a parking garage. The building can accom- MCPHS Online, formed in January, 2011, provides a formal structure for online programs modate approximately 180 resident students. A full-time professional staff member resides offered at MCPHS. Starting with 13 programs across 5 disciplines, the goal for MCPHS in the building. Beginning with the summer 2011 semester, there will also be two student Online is to grow to 40 to 50 programs. The physical facility houses the MCPHS Online resident assistants living in the building. Additionally, there are 24-hour Security personnel. staff members charged with the development and oversight of MCPHS Online programs. The Residence Life staff also plans programming focused on providing opportunities for Also located at the building are the System Administrator with Information Services, who is stress relief and socializing with fellow MCPHS–Worcester students outside the classroom. responsible for the oversight of the learning management system (Blackboard), and the As- We strive to create fun, relaxed events which encourage students to take a much-deserved sociate Director of Marketing for Online Education, who is responsible for the recruitment break. Some examples of events include: of online students. There is a small conference room on the 1st floor available for staff groups at the Worcester campus. f

• Late-night breakfast contains a core collection of pharmacy, clinical medicine and nursing texts. Students have ac- acilities • Study breaks (with full healthy meals) during finals cess to all of the Boston library’s electronic resources, as well as interlibrary loan from Boston’s collections and many New England medical and academic libraries. In addition, a quiet study • BINGO nights acilities room is available. Reference and library instruction is provided by a professional librarian. f • Halloween party The library is a member of the New Hampshire College and University Council, providing access to the collections of its member libraries. • Fall festival with Rainbow Child Development Center (local Worcester after school program) The campus is equipped with wireless technology for convenient accessibility to the Internet and e-mail. Additionally, a number of computer kiosks are located in various common areas. • Spring cleaning/donations Faculty may also take advantage of the multiple netbook computer carts that can be deployed • Mid-winter semi-formal dress dinner to most classrooms. • Roommate agreement/conflict resolution workshop Laboratory Facilities • Passive treats like: The patient assessment laboratory is a multi-function laboratory serving courses such as • Snowman soup at finals physical assessment, anatomy, and clinical medicine. The laboratory houses twelve physical • Valentine’s Day treats assessment stations, small medical equipment, and anatomical models and specimens. The professional pharmacy practice/pharmaceutics laboratory simulates a working pharmacy to 20 • Red envelopes for Chinese New Year introduce students to pharmacy operations and the role of a pharmacist. The clinical simula- 21 Beginning in summer 2011, there will be a Residence Hall Council open to all students to tion laboratory is designed to replicate a hospital environment and consists of five medical/ voice their opinions, give feedback about the residence halls, plan events and become in- surgical bays, one pediatric/infant bay and two critical care units. Each bay contains a hospi- volved as volunteers at Move-in Day. tal bed, bedside table and chest, overhead lights, live medical gases at each station (vacuum, air, oxygen) and other patient monitoring equipment. Sophisticated, computer-controlled Contact the Residence Life Coordinator on the Worcester campus at 508.373.5628 for more simulated patients (adult and pediatric) are an important teaching aid in this lab. information or visit the website at http://www.mcphs.edu/campuses/worcester/student_life/resi- dence_life/ Parking Student Lounge Limited student parking is available near the Manchester campus. For information, contact the Office of the Assistant Dean of Students at 603.314.1779. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) student lounge/café is located in the lower level of the Henrietta DeBenedictis Building. It contains student lockers and Brant Student Lounge mailboxes and is a gathering place for students to meet, study, or have a meal in a relaxed atmosphere. E-mail and Internet access are available. The student lounge serves as the gathering place for students to study, converse, meet, share a meal, relax and hold celebrations, and includes lockers, a small kitchen area, free standing Manchester, NH Campus computers, large screen TV, information monitor and comfortable chairs and couches. It serves as the “living room” for the campus. Wireless Internet is available. Joseph F. and Francis P. Brant Academic and Student Center Located in the heart of Manchester, NH, the Joseph F. and Francis P. Brant Academic and Student Center is a 33,000 square foot, three story space consisting of classrooms, a physical assessment laboratory, a clinical simulation laboratory, professional pharmacy practice laboratory, library/learning resource space, state-of-the-art videoconference classrooms linked to the Worcester campus, student lounges, seminar rooms, student government office, resource area and faculty and staff offices. Student Activity Center In the spring of 2009, the Manchester campus opened a new Student Activity Center. This center is over 6,000 square feet and includes two classrooms, student study rooms, a multi- use conference/elective room, a student lounge (with a large-screen TV, information monitor, chairs and couches), lockers, and a small kitchen area. Wireless Internet is available. Library and Computer Facilities – Manchester The Library and Learning Center houses the main computer resource area for students. The library also has two computer-equipped rooms, with larger wall-mounted screens, for collaborative group study. The library, a branch of the Henrietta DeBenedictis Library in Boston, interinstitutional cooperation Interinstitutional Cooperation for faculty, and promotes awareness and understanding of higher education among legislators and the public. www.nhcuc.org Consortia Institutional Agreements Colleges of the Fenway (COF) MCPHS has entered agreements with other health professions institutions to enable highly MCPHS is one of six colleges in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area of Boston that motivated students to begin studies at MCPHS that lead to opportunities to complete profes- joined together in 1996 to form a consortium. The consortium includes MCPHS, Emmanu- sional programs at other institutions and vice versa. These institutional agreements are sum- el College, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Simmons College, Wentworth Institute marized below. Interested students should consult the website www.mcphs.edu for updated of Technology and Wheelock College. The six colleges, each with its own unique mission, information, numbers of students who can be accommodated and application criteria for offer a world of learning and experience on and off campus. Collectively, the COF represent each program. more than 11,000 full-time undergraduate students, nearly 1,000 full-time faculty, and more Entry from MCPHS to Other Health Professions Programs than 3,000 course offerings. Shared initiatives among the six colleges are aimed at enhancing the quality of education, enriching student experiences and reducing costs through sharing Barry University I nterinstitutional C ooperation of resources. Collaborative student opportunities include cross-registration which broadens Podiatric Medicine (DPM) access to courses otherwise not available on the student’s home campus, career centers, intra- This dual-degree program allows for the highly motivated high school student to attain the murals, performing arts, student life programs and activities, and study abroad opportunities. 22 Bachelor of Science (BS) in Premedical and Health Studies and the Doctor of Podiatric 23 www.colleges-fenway.org Medicine (DPM) degrees in seven years. The MCPHS Premedical and Health Studies pro- Colleges of Worcester Consortium (COWC) gram combined with Barry University’s Podiatric Medicine and Surgery program gives students the quality education they need to succeed in the highly demanding field of podiatric MCPHS is a member of the COWC. Member institutions include Anna Maria College, As- medicine. The first three years at MCPHS offer a blend of liberal arts and basic and biological sumption College, Atlantic Union College, Becker College, Clark University, College of the sciences which prepare the student for professional study. Upon completion of the first year Holy Cross, Nichols College, Quinsigamond Community College, Tufts University School at Barry, MCPHS awards the BS in Premedical and Health Studies degree. The total of four of Veterinary Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester State Uni- years at Barry University will provide the classroom instruction and broad clinical experience versity and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The consortium encourages cooperation among required for the doctoral degree in podiatric medicine. the colleges to broaden and enrich the academic programs, hold down costs through joint The Commonwealth Medical College purchasing and shared services, and expand community service activities. Students can take Medicine (MD) advantage, at no extra cost, of opportunities for sharing courses and facilities including access to the Worcester Area Cooperating Libraries; the Consortium Events Calendar; free shuttle This partnership joins the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Premedical and Health Studies pro- bus service connecting several campuses; and the Annual Career Fair. www.cowc.org gram at MCPHS with the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree program at The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC) in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The MCPHS - TCMC affiliation pro- Manchester Area Colleges Consortium (MACC) vides a professional pathway through which the highly motivated student who meets TCMC MACC, an initiative of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Manchester’s eligibility requirements may earn assured admission to an MD program in a U.S. medical ten higher education institutions, was created to introduce the area business community and school. The program allows for completion of the Bachelor of Science (BS) at MCPHS and citizens to the numerous opportunities their presence provides. Area institutions of higher the Doctor of Medicine (MD) at TCMC in eight years. Students in the BS program who are learning work collaboratively to bring attention to the 16,000 students and college employees not admitted to the MD program at TCMC will be granted entry into TCMC’s Master of in the region. The 11 colleges which form the membership of the consortium include: Ches- Biomedical Science Program. This does not imply guaranteed acceptance into the medical ter College of New England, Franklin Pierce University–Manchester, Granite State College, program. Hesser College, MCPHS, Manchester Community College, New Hampshire Institute of D’Youville College Art, Saint Anselm College, Southern NH University, Springfield College, and the University Chiropractic (DC) of New Hampshire at Manchester. MACC provides many opportunities through academic This dual-degree program allows for the highly motivated high school student to attain the programs, athletic and cultural events, and other activities in preparing an educated work- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Premedical and Health Studies and the Doctor of Chiropractic force for New Hampshire and the region. (DC) degrees in seven years. The MCPHS Premedical and Health Studies program com- New Hampshire College & University Council (NHCUC) bined with D’Youville College’s chiropractic program gives students the quality education they need to succeed in the highly demanding field of chiropractic. The first three years at NHCUC is a consortium of 16 public and private institutions of higher education in the MCPHS offer a blend of liberal arts and basic and biological sciences which prepare the stu- state of New Hampshire. MCPHS joined the Council when it opened its Manchester, NH, dent for professional study. Upon completion of the first year at D’Youville, MCPHS awards campus in 2002. The Council’s mission is the advancement of higher education in the state the BS in Premedical and Health Studies degree. The total of four years at D’Youville College through collaborative efforts among the 16 colleges and universities and the enhancement of will provide the classroom instruction and broad clinical experience required for the doctoral educational opportunities for the more than 70,000 students who attend the Council’s mem- degree in chiropractic. ber institutions. The Council works to coordinate collaborative initiatives among academic, library and informational technology offices, sponsors professional development conferences The New England College of Optometry on a three semester schedule, students are able to complete the Basic Sciences curriculum in interinstitutional cooperation Combined BS/OD Degree just 16 months. Students then return to the U.S. for the start of their clinical training and The New England College of Optometry and MCPHS have a formal affiliation that admits completion of their medical education. The fifth semester is spent at the Ross University- students into an articulated seven-year degree program. The combined BS/OD degree pro- Miami campus, which provides an important bridge between the first four semesters of Basic gram provides a unique educational opportunity for highly motivated high school or college Science education at the Dominica campus and the last five semesters of clinical rotations students with a professional goal of earning a Doctor of Optometry degree. The program that take place at more than 70 U.S. teaching hospitals affiliated with Ross. Graduates of Ross allows for completion of the Bachelor of Science (BS) and the Doctor of Optometry (OD) are able to enter U.S. residency programs in every specialty of medicine. They are eligible to degrees in seven years without reducing the educational merits of either program. It allows be licensed in all 50 states and Canada and become leaders in their fields as practitioners, the student to clearly focus on career objectives as an undergraduate while secondarily re- educators and researchers. ducing the academic and financial stresses commonly associated with preprofessional and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, St. Kitts professional education. Veterinary Medicine (DVM) The first three years at MCPHS offer a blend of liberal arts and basic and biological sciences This partnership joins the BS in Premedical and Health Studies program at MCPHS with that prepares the student for professional study. The four years at The New England College the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree at Ross University School of Veterinary interinstitutional cooperation of Optometry provide the course work needed for the student to earn the bachelor’s degree Medicine, St. Kitts. The goal of this alliance is to provide a professional pathway program and from MCPHS at the end of the first year of professional study, as well as the professional unique educational opportunity for the highly motivated student with a professional goal of education required for the Doctor of Optometry degree. becoming a veterinarian. The program allows for completion of the BS at MCPHS and the 24 25 New York Medical College DVM at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, St. Kitts in 7 years and 4 months. Speech-Language Pathology (MS) Founded in 1982, Ross University’s School of Veterinary Medicine was established on the The unique professional pathway offers students interested in pursuing a career in speech- island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean to make it possible for qualified students to realize their language pathology an opportunity to fill an expanding role in health care facilities and other dream of becoming veterinarians. Ross offers an accelerated U.S. based, trimester curriculum professional settings. Students earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Premedical and Health in which students study year round. Students can begin their veterinarian studies in the Sep- Studies from MCPHS and a Master of Science (MS) in Speech-Language Pathology from tember, January or May semester. Students complete the first seven semesters of study in St. New York Medical College (NYMC) in Valhalla, New York. Kitts, taking pre-clinical courses modeled on those taught in U.S. schools. Students complete their last three semesters of study at one of 22 American Veterinary Medical Association The four years at MCPHS offer a blend of liberal arts and health sciences that prepares (AVMA) accredited veterinarian schools affiliated with Ross University, located throughout students for professional study. The two years at NYMC offer students a highly integrated the U.S. Graduates of Ross can be licensed in all 50 states and become leaders in their fields as academic and clinical training rooted in the medical, natural, and behavioral sciences. In the practitioners, teachers and researchers. Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine is fully speech-language pathology program at NYMC, students learn how to establish a diagnosis, accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA- set goals, develop a treatment plan, and modify treatment as the patient progresses. Students COE). develop their skills by evaluating and treating patients in clinical settings while receiving su- Simmons College pervision and feedback from practicing speech-language pathologists. The clinical education component of the speech-language pathology program includes a minimum of 375 clock Nutrition and Health Promotion (MS) hours of direct clinical contact at on-site and off-site facilities. Completion of the program Nutrition and wellness of aging and younger populations is a growing concern in contempo- leads to qualification for licensure and credentials necessary for entry into the profession. rary society. MCPHS has developed a professional pathway program that prepares students Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica for the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree from MCPHS and a master of science Medicine (MD) degree from Simmons College in five years. This partnership joins the BS in Premedical and Health Studies program at MCPHS with The program is designed to educate students in areas such as program planning and imple- the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica. The mentation, nutrition fitness, wellness, and health promotion. The five-year program includes goal of this alliance is to provide a professional pathway for the academically outstanding four years of study at MCPHS and one year of study in the nutrition and health promotion student who has a strong passion for medicine. The four years at MCPHS provide a chal- program at Simmons College. Students earn a BS in Premedical and Health Studies from lenging baccalaureate curriculum in Premedical and Health Studies that prepares students MCPHS and a Master of Science in Nutrition and Health Promotion from Simmons Col- for professional study. Upon graduation from MCPHS, the subsequent three years and 8 lege. The program at Simmons College can be completed in one academic year, including months at Ross University provide the professional education required for the MD degree the summer session. Alternatively, the Simmons curriculum may be completed in two to four and a choice residency. years of part-time study (for U.S. students only). Simmons College Founded in 1978, Ross University’s mission is to help students become effective, successful physicians through its technologically advanced campus, exceptional faculty and rigorous Physical Therapy (DPT) U.S. style curriculum. Ross University offers an accelerated U.S. based, trimester curriculum Through this affiliation, students earn a bachelor of science degree from MCPHSanda in which students study year round. Students can begin their medical studies in the Septem- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) from Simmons College in Boston. This six-year ber, January or May semester. Students complete the first 4 semesters of study (Basic Science program includes three years of study at MCPHS and three years at Simmons. Upon success- requirements) in the Caribbean on the island of Dominica. Because Ross University operates ful completion of the fourth year (first year at Simmons), MCPHS awards the BS degree in Premedical and Health Studies, and the DPT is awarded at the completion of all six years. University of Massachusetts, Boston interinstitutional cooperation Students also have the option to complete four years at MCPHS and enter the Doctor of Master of Business Administration (MBA) Physical Therapy program following their senior year at MCPHS. Through this agreement, qualified students in the BS in Pharmaceutical and Health Care Springfield College Business program can be admitted into the MBA program at the University of Massachu- Occupational Therapy (MS or MEd) setts, Boston, and earn an MBA in 12 to 16 months, following the completion of their BS Through this affiliation, students earn the BS and MS or MEd degrees in five years. The BS at MCPHS. in Premedical and Health Studies from MCPHS is earned after the fourth year of study (first Entry from Other Institutions to MCPHS Health Professions Programs year at Springfield College) and the MS or MEd in Occupational Therapy is awarded after successful completion of the fifth year (second year at Springfield). Assumption College Physician Assistant (MPAS) The three-year program of study at MCPHS offers a blend of courses in the liberal arts and sciences. The two years at Springfield College provide a highly integrated academic and clini- Assumption College and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students cal education that is rooted in the College’s humanistic philosophy: that health and learning into an articulated program that begins with four years at Assumption College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology (or related field), and concludes with two years in the ac- interinstitutional cooperation are best gained through an approach that unifies spirit, mind, and body. The Springfield curriculum includes the theory, skills, and administration of occupational therapy across the life celerated Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program on the MCPHS Worcester span. Students learn to work with individuals whose abilities to engage in the everyday tasks or MCPHS Manchester campus. The curriculum at Assumption College offers a blend of 26 of living or the mastery of self and the environment are challenged by developmental delays, liberal arts and sciences that meet the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements, 27 mental or social disabilities, physical dysfunction, chronic illness, or age. The occupational the specific degree requirements at Assumption, and the specified preprofessional coursework therapy program at Springfield College has been fully accredited as an entry-level master’s for entry to the MPAS program. degree program since 1991 by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Educa- Pharmacy (PharmD) tion (ACOTE). Assumption College and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students A.T. Still University/Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine into an articulated program that begins with four years at Assumption College, earning a Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology (or related field), and concludes with three years in the A.T. Still University/Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM) and MCPHS have accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program on the MCPHS Worcester or MCPHS an affiliation that provides reserved admission to KCOM for highly qualified MCPHS stu- Manchester campus. The curriculum at Assumption College offers a blend of liberal arts dents through the Still Scholars, PreOsteopathic Program. Students are admitted to KCOM and sciences that meet the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements, the specific at the beginning of their third year at MCPHS. If they continue to meet KCOM admission degree requirements at Assumption, and the specified preprofessional coursework for entry requirements, the MCAT exam is waived and, following completion of the four-year BS in to the PharmD program. Premedical and Health Studies degree, they have a reserved space at KCOM. This profes- Nursing (BSN) sional pathway provides an exceptional opportunity for the highly motivated high school Assumption College and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students student with a professional goal of becoming a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. A.T. Still into an articulated program that begins with four years at Assumption College, earning a founded the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in the late nineteenth century; it is Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (or related field), and concludes with 16 months in the oldest school of osteopathic medicine in the United States. the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program on the MCPHS Worcester The program allows for completion of the bachelor of science degree at MCPHS in four years or MCPHS Manchester campus. The curriculum at Assumption College offers a blend of and the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at A.T. Still University/Kirksville College of liberal arts and sciences that meet the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements, Osteopathic Medicine in another four years. The osteopathic curriculum involves four years the specific degree requirements at Assumption, and the specified preprofessional coursework of postbaccalaureate academic study. Reflecting the osteopathic philosophy, the curriculum for entry to the BSN program. emphasizes preventive medicine and holistic patient care. Medical students learn to use osteo- Clark University pathic principles and techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Physician Assistant (MPAS) University at Albany Clark University and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students into Public Health (MPH) an articulated program that begins with four years at Clark University, earning a Bachelor Through this articulation agreement, students earn a bachelor of science degree from of Arts degree in Biology (or related field), and concludes with two years in the accelerated MCPHS and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from University at Albany, State University Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program on the MCPHS–Worcester cam- of New York. The MPH is an interdisciplinary professional degree designed to prepare gradu- pus. The curriculum at Clark University offers a blend of liberal arts and sciences that meet ates to tackle real public health problems, as practitioners who can apply their breadth of the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements, the specific degree requirements understanding as well as some degree of expertise and experience in at least one specific area at Clark University, and the specified preprofessional coursework for entry to the MPAS of public health. Students in the MPH program choose a concentration from the biomedical program. sciences, biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health policy and management, or social behavior and community health. The University at Albany will accept up to six qualified students each year from the BS in Health Psychology program. Qualified students in the BS in Premedical and Health Studies program may also be considered. Pharmacy (PharmD) quirements specified in the agreement may transfer directly to either the School of Phar- interinstitutional cooperation Clark University and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students into macy–Boston or the School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester to complete the Doctor of an articulated program that begins with four years at Clark University, earning a Bachelor Pharmacy curriculum. of Arts degree in Biology (or related field), and concludes with three years in the accelerated Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program on the MCPHS–Worcester campus. The curricu- Students who intend to complete an undergraduate degree at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine lum at Clark University offers a blend of liberal arts and sciences that meet the MCPHS gen- may be accepted into the postbaccalaureate Master of Physician Assistant Studies program at eral education curriculum requirements, the specific degree requirements at Clark University, MCPHS–Manchester for direct articulation following completion of the bachelor’s degree, and the specified preprofessional coursework for entry to the PharmD program. contingent upon meeting requirements specified in the agreement. Nursing (BSN) Simmons College Clark University and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students into Pharmacy (PharmD) an articulated program that begins with four years at Clark University, earning a Bachelor With appropriate approval, selected Simmons students majoring in chemistry may earn a of Arts degree in Biology (or related field), and concludes with 16 months in the accelerated pharmacy degree from MCPHS, in addition to their chemistry degree from Simmons. The interinstitutional cooperation in Nursing (BSN) program on the MCPHS–Worcester campus. The curriculum at Clark curriculum consists of three full years in residence at Simmons; a fourth year that includes University offers a blend of liberal arts and sciences that meet the MCPHS general education eight semester hours of independent study at Simmons with the remainder of the course curriculum requirements, the specific degree requirements at Clark University, and the speci- work at MCPHS; and an additional three years at MCPHS completing coursework and ex- 28 fied preprofessional coursework for entry to the BSN program. periential education. Students fulfill the degree requirements of both institutions; no degree 29 New England College is awarded until the entire program is complete. At that time, the student receives a PharmD Nursing (BSN) degree from MCPHS and a BS in Chemistry from Simmons. New England College and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits stu- Stonehill College dents into an articulated program that begins with four years at New England College, earn- Physician Assistant (MPAS) ing a bachelor of science degree and completing successfully all courses in the Pre-Nursing Stonehill College and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students into program, and concludes with 16 months in the Nursing (BSN) program on the MCPHS an articulated program that begins with four years at Stonehill College, earning a bachelor Manchester campus. The curriculum at New England College offers a blend of liberal arts of science degree in either biology or a multidisciplinary health sciences program, and con- and sciences that meet the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements, the specific cludes with three years in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program on the degree requirements at New England College, and the specified preprofessional coursework MCPHS–Boston campus. The curriculum at Stonehill College offers a blend of liberal arts for entry to the BSN program. and sciences that meet the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements, the specific Pharmacy (PharmD) degree requirements at Stonehill, and the specified preprofessional coursework for entry to New England College and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students the MPAS program. into an articulated program that begins with four years at New England College, earning Stonehill College and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students into a bachelor of science degree and completing successfully all courses in the Pre-Pharmacy an articulated program that begins with four years at Stonehill College, earning a Bachelor program, and concludes with three years in the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program on of Science degree in Biology (or related field), and concludes with two years in the acceler- the MCPHS Manchester campus. The curriculum at New England College offers a blend of ated Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program on the MCPHS Worcester or liberal arts and sciences that meet the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements, MCPHS Manchester campus. The curriculum at Stonehill College offers a blend of liberal the specific degree requirements at New England College, and the specified preprofessional arts and sciences that meet the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements, the coursework for entry to the PharmD program. specific degree requirements at Stonehill, and the specified preprofessional coursework for Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) entry to the MPAS program. New England College and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students Pharmacy (PharmD) into an articulated program that begins with four years at New England College, earning a Stonehill College and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students into bachelor of science degree and completing successfully all courses in the Pre-Physician As- an articulated program that begins with four years at Stonehill College, earning a Bachelor of sistant program, and concludes with two years in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Science degree in Biology (or related field), and concludes with three years in the accelerated (MPAS) program on the MCPHS Manchester campus. The curriculum at New England Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program on the MCPHS Worcester or MCPHS Manchester College offers a blend of liberal arts and sciences that meet the MCPHS general education campus. The curriculum at Stonehill College offers a blend of liberal arts and sciences that curriculum requirements, the specific degree requirements at New England College, and the meet the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements, the specific degree require- specified preprofessional coursework for entry to the MPAS program. ments at Stonehill, and the specified preprofessional coursework for entry to the PharmD Saint Joseph’s College of Maine program. Pharmacy (PharmD) Nursing (BSN) Undergraduate students may complete the first two years of the prescribed pre-pharmacy Stonehill College and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students into curriculum at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine in Standish, Maine. Students who meet re- an articulated program that begins with four years at Stonehill College, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (or related field), and concludes with 16 months in the accelerated Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) interinstitutional cooperation Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program on the MCPHS Worcester campus. The cur- University of New Hampshire–Manchester and MCPHS–Manchester have a formal affilia- riculum at Stonehill College offers a blend of liberal arts and sciences that meet the MCPHS tion agreement that admits students into an articulated program that begins with four years general education curriculum requirements, the specific degree requirements at Stonehill, at UNH–Manchester, earning a bachelor of science or bachelor of arts (as applicable) degree and the specified preprofessional coursework for entry to the BSN program. and completing successfully all courses in the Pre-Physician Assistant program, and con- University of Maine cludes with two years in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program on the Physician Assistant (MPAS) MCPHS Manchester campus. The curriculum at UNH–Manchester offers a blend of liberal University of Maine and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students arts and sciences that meets the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements, the into an articulated program that begins with four years at University of Maine, earning a specific degree requirements at UNH–Manchester, and the specified preprofessional course- Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (or related field), and concludes with two years in the work for entry to the MPAS program. accelerated Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program on the MCPHS Worces- Worcester State University ter or MCPHS Manchester campus. The curriculum at University of Maine offers a blend of Nursing (BSN) liberal arts and sciences that meet the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements,

interinstitutional cooperation Worcester State University (WSU) and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that ad- the specific degree requirements at University of Maine, and the specified preprofessional mits students into an articulated program that begins at WSU with the completion of eighty coursework for entry to the MPAS program. (80) credits toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health at WSU and concludes 30 Pharmacy (PharmD) with 16 months in the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program on the 31 University of Maine and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students MCPHS Worcester or MCPHS Manchester campus. Under this agreement, students will into an articulated program that begins with four years at University of Maine, earning a earn a BS in Public Health from WSU and a BSN from MCPHS after completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (or related field), and concludes with three years in the entire program. The curriculum at WSU offers a blend of liberal arts and sciences that meet accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program on the MCPHS Worcester or MCPHS the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements, the specific degree requirements at Manchester campus. The curriculum at University of Maine offers a blend of liberal arts WSU, and the specified preprofessional coursework for entry to the BSN program. and sciences that meet the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements, the specific Pharmacy (PharmD) degree requirements at University of Maine, and the specified preprofessional coursework for Worcester State University and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits stu- entry to the PharmD program. dents into an articulated program that begins with three years at the University in one of four Nursing (BSN) science tracks: Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry or Natural Science, and concludes with the University of Maine and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students three-year accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program on the College’s Worcester or Manches- into an articulated program that begins with four years at University of Maine, earning a ter (NH) campus. After successfully completing the first year of required coursework in the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (or related field), and concludes with 16 months in PharmD program at MCPHS, students will earn a bachelor of science degree from Worcester the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program on the MCPHS Worcester State University. The first three years at Worcester State University offer a blend of liberal arts or MCPHS Manchester campus. The curriculum at University of Maine offers a blend of and sciences that meet both the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements and liberal arts and sciences that meet the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements, the specific science track requirements at Worcester State University. MCPHS provides the the specific degree requirements at University of Maine, and the specified preprofessional coursework needed for the student to earn the bachelor of science degree from Worcester coursework for entry to the BSN program. State University at the end of the first year of professional study, as well as the professional education required to earn the Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the end of three years at MCPHS. University of New Hampshire (UNH)–Manchester Pharmacy (PharmD) University of New Hampshire–Manchester and MCPHS–Manchester have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students into an articulated program that begins with three years of pre-pharmacy study at UNH–Manchester and concludes with the three-year accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program on the College’s Manchester (NH) campus. After successfully completing the first year of required coursework in the PharmD program at MCPHS, students will earn a bachelor of science or bachelor of arts degree (as applicable) from UNH–Manchester. The first three years at UNH–Manchester offer a blend of liberal arts and sciences that meet both the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements and the specific science track requirements at UNH–Manchester. MCPHS provides the coursework needed for the student to earn the bachelor of science or bachelor of arts degree from UNH–Manchester at the end of the first year of professional study, as well as the professional education required to earn the Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the end of three years at MCPHS–Manchester. student S ervices Student Services wishing to request accommodations should meet with the Associate Director for Disability Support Services (Boston) or the Assistant Dean for Academic Support Services (Worcester/ Academic Resource Center/Academic Support Services Manchester) at the beginning of each semester to review their documentation and determine their accommodations. Students requesting academic accomodations must first submit The goal of the Academic Resource Center in Boston, and Academic Support Services in a copy of a recent evaluation, assessment, or report completed by a qualified professional Worcester and Manchester, is to assist students in maximizing their potential by introducing to the Disability Support Services Office (Boston) or the Academic Support Services Of- them to strategies that will make them more efficient, effective and independent learners. fice (Worcester and Manchester). The evaluation should include a diagnosis, impact of the These College resources are designed to provide students with the tools they will need to student S ervices disability on the student’s learning, the credentials of the evaluator and recommendations succeed in their academic programs and that they can ultimately use to enhance their pro- for accommodations. All information related to the student’s disability will remain confi- fessional careers. Services are described below, and more information is available on their dential and will not be shared with faculty, administration or MCPHS staff without the respective websites. student’s written consent. The Boston Office of Disability Support Services can be contacted The Academic Resource Center (ARC) in Boston uses a multipronged approach to foster at 617.879.5925; Disability Support Services for the Worcester/Manchester campuses can be student success in college. The ARC houses Academic Advising, Academic Counseling, Peer contacted at 508.373.5608. Tutoring, Peer Mentoring, and First Year Seminar and works in close alliance with the Writ- First Year Seminar (Boston) ing Center and Math Center. The ARC seeks to develop the whole student by enhancing The first year of college is an important transition for students, one that requires higher levels integrity, professionalism, and self-responsibility. Students who are willing to make a com- of thinking and learning. The First Year Seminar (FYS) offers a systematic and structured mitment to their academic success and are serious about pursuing their educational and pro- 32 learning experience to help students adapt to MCPHS’s fast paced and self-directed learning 33 fessional goals learn how academic support outside the classroom contributes to that success. environment. FYS helps students increase understanding of college requirements, teaches Academic Counseling studying and learning strategies, and assists in improving retention and persistence by help- Professional staff members meet with individual students to help them assess their learning ing students know what to expect. FYS aims to provide a transition to college that enriches styles, to develop goals for their academic programs, and to assist them in implementing students’ learning and understanding of MCPHS resources, curricula and policies. FYS class- strategies that will maximize their academic performance. In addition to study skills and time es are taught by faculty, staff and peer mentors who are dedicated to assisting students in their management strategies, academic counselors work with students to problem-solve around transition to MCPHS. All first-year students new to college are required to enroll in a First specific academic issues and help students identify the services, like peer tutors, that will help Year Seminar. Questions may be directed to the Academic Resource Center at 617.732.2860. them in achieving their goals. Academic counselors work with students at all levels of aca- Peer Mentors demic success and, in keeping with the core values of the College, support the integration of Peer mentors are upper level students interested in working with new students to acquaint liberal arts and professional studies. On the Worcester and Manchester campuses, academic them with the College and to assist with a smooth transition to MCPHS. On the Boston counselors also provide writing support. campus, peer mentors attend Welcome Days, participate in First Year Seminar and plan Academic Advising (Boston) co-curricular activities for their seminar class throughout the fall semester. Worcester and Within the ARC, the Academic Advising Center is committed to shaping a dynamic advising Manchester peer mentors are actively involved in Orientation and assist with academic sup- environment designed to meet the educational needs of the student body. The professional port programs. staff and faculty who work in the Center are available to assist students with goal setting, Pharmacy Learning Groups (Worcester and Manchester) course registration, referral to campus resources and other services designed to contribute to Worcester/Manchester pharmacy students are organized in assigned learning groups, which their academic experience. They provide focused advising for each degree program by helping are designed to enhance learning and group support. Each learning group consists of students students understand their specific program requirements and policies. who remain together as a unit throughout the curriculum, and is assigned a faculty member Peer Tutoring academic advisor. In addition, faculty members acting as mentors meet with the learning Peer or small group tutoring is one tool available to students interested in reinforcing the groups to facilitate peer support, and foster open lines of communication. Peer mentors are material presented in the classroom. Small groups of students meet regularly with a student assigned to learning groups to further facilitate peer support. peer tutor to clarify and reinforce course material in many of the more challenging courses Writing Center (Boston) at the College. The Academic Resource Center and Academic Support Services staff work The Writing Center offers free individual consultation on an appointment or drop-in basis to in collaboration with faculty to provide peer tutoring that facilitates and enriches students’ MCPHS students, staff and faculty. Located in the Academic Resource Center, the Writing learning and understanding of course content. Peer tutors are students who excel in their ar- Center is staffed by professionals with extensive experience in classroom teaching, writing eas of study and who enjoy helping their fellow students achieve academic success. In Boston, and editing. Clients include first-year students in the required writing sequence; upper-divi- free on-line tutoring is available through SMARTHINKING. There is no charge for group sion students writing course papers and preparing for essay exams; and anyone working on or online tutoring services. résumés, job letters or application essays. For more information, call 617.732.2091 or e-mail Disabilities Support Services [email protected]. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Re- Math Center (Boston) habilitation Act of 1973, the Disabilities Support Services Office within Student Affairs Mathematics lies at the foundation of all sciences. Proficiency in mathematics is essential for (Boston) and Academic Support Services (Worcester and Manchester) assists students with success in all MCPHS degree programs. The Math Center is located in the White Building physical, psychological and learning or other disabilities in fulfilling the fundamental require- and provides guidance in learning mathematics, assistance with homework, and help in pre- ments of the curriculum by accessing and providing reasonable accommodations. Students paring for exams. The Math Center offers free drop-in tutoring (no appointment necessary) official College home page. Career opportunities for alumni, complete with job descriptions student S ervices and individual tutoring by appointment. For more information, please refer to the MCPHS and contact information, are located in the Alumni & Friends section of the College website. website or e-mail [email protected]. Potential employers are welcome to submit openings for alumni and students and to reserve space for Career Fair and Interview Days directly through the site. Center for Professional Career Development Health Insurance The Center for Professional Career Development provides all students with individualized advising, industry specific information and resources, development of job search skills and According to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and MCPHS policy, all matriculated stu-

student S ervices the opportunity for hands-on professional experiences to support personal goals and career dents (regardless of enrollment) must be covered by a health insurance program. The College success. Through workshops, job fairs, alumni & community networking, and employer makes available a general health insurance program which meets these standards. This policy partnerships, students have a range of programs to meet their needs and their schedule. The is provided by an independent carrier beginning September 1st and continuing 12 months. Center works in collaboration with academic departments, student services, student organi- College student health insurance information can be located on the MCPHS webpage un- zations and professional associations to ensure quality engagements and timely information. der Student Health. Students will be automatically enrolled in this plan unless a waiver is By utilizing the services of the Center, students will become proficient in defining their goals completed and received by Student Financial Services prior to the first day of classes. Stu- and equipping themselves with the tools to gain access to industries and careers of their dents registering late must submit the waiver at that time. The waiver stipulates that personal choice. coverage will be maintained during the enrollment period. If Student Financial Services does not receive the waiver prior to the first day of classes, the student will be billed for Counseling Services 34 the insurance premium and will remain responsible for payment of said premium. The 35 The mission of Counseling Services is to support the intellectual, emotional, social, and cul- waiver must be renewed annually. tural development of students in a multicultural environment. Counseling Services offers All international students will be enrolled in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Student Health varied services to students of the Boston, Worcester and Manchester campuses. These include Insurance Plan automatically, with the exception of those international students whose spon- short-term counseling (4-8 sessions), crisis management, psycho-educational workshops and soring institutions have a signed agreement with MCPHS that complies with the College’s programs, a resource and referral service, and consultation to student groups, faculty and the health insurance waiver requirements, or international students with a plan for which their College community. The staff values an atmosphere that is welcoming and comfortable for health insurance company’s primary home office is based in the United States AND the all students regardless of race, gender, ethnic background, age, sexual orientation, religion, policy provides comparable coverage to the College student health insurance plan. Interna- citizenship or disability. tional students who do not fall under one of the two conditions above MUST purchase the Counseling Services offers treatment based on a short term model. Following an initial intake College’s student health insurance plan. appointment, clients are matched with a counselor and offered counseling sessions or, if ap- Health Services propriate, referred to an outside treatment provider. Upon completion of these sessions, treatment needs are reviewed to determine whether continued treatment with Counseling Ser- For routine health care while on the Boston campus, MCPHS students utilize the Went- vices or referral to an outside provider is indicated. Counselors typically work with students worth Institute of Technology/Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (WIT/HVMA) Stu- troubled by specific problems or general concerns such as stress management, adjustment to dent Health Services in Watson Hall on the WIT campus. Students utilize their personal college, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family and relationship problems, substance health insurance for these visits. WIT/HVMA accepts a large number of health insurance abuse, sexuality, sexual orientation and cultural issues. plans. For more information about the array of medical services, directions and the small list Please refer to the MCPHS website under “Student Life” for more detailed information of non-accepted health insurance plans at WIT/HVMA, please visit http://www.mcphs.edu/ about services available at each campus, as well as interactive screenings, questions and an- campuses/boston/student_life/student_health_health/index.html. swers about Counseling Services, and other helpful links. Health Services for Worcester and Manchester students are available through the many providers in the local areas. Emergency Student Loans Identification Policy Students who are in need of short-term assistance may apply for an emergency student loan for non-college, unanticipated expenses. The loans are available for up to $500 per academic For reasons of safety and security, all students must be readily identifiable while they are on term. These no interest loans must be repaid within two months. Students must be able campus and/or engaged in required off-campus activities, including internships and clini- to show the probability of income within this time frame. All requests are reviewed on an cal rotations. Therefore, any head covering that obscures a student’s face may not be worn, individual basis. Students may contact the Office of Student Financial Services for further either on campus or at clinical sites, except when required for medical or religious reasons. information and assistance in completing the necessary forms. In addition, all students are required to wear their College-issued I.D. at all times when on campus and/or engaged in required off-campus activities, and to show such upon request of Employment Assistance a properly identified official or member of the MCPHS staff, and to remove any coverings The College offers assistance to students and alumni seeking employment opportunities. In that obscures a student’s face in order to verify a student’s identity for security purposes. the spring and fall of each year, prospective employers are invited to Career Fair and Interview Loss of an I.D. card should be reported immediately to the MCPHS Department of Public Days on the Boston, Manchester and Worcester campuses to interview students for potential Safety. The fee to replace an I.D. card—for any reason—is $10; application and payment for employment. Work study, internship, volunteer and other job opportunities for students are replacement is made at the Office of the Registrar. The I.D. card also serves as the College posted on MyMCPHS, the College portal, which can be accessed by logging in from the library card. Immunization Requirements* The Office of International Programs student S ervices In accordance with Massachusetts state law (Boston and Worcester campuses) and College The Office of International Programs offers support services for international students, stu- policy (Boston, Manchester and Worcester campuses), students must show proof of the fol- dents who wish to study abroad, and faculty and staff who wish to develop international lowing immunizations: travel programs. • a dose of tetanus diphtheria pertussis vaccine within the past ten years; The Office of International Programs provides immigration advice and assistance to interna- • two doses of measles vaccine (or MMR #1 and MMR #2), given at least one month tional students both before and after their arrival in the U.S. The office creates I-20 forms and student S ervices apart at or after 12 months of age, or laboratory evidence of immunity; provides information regarding visa guidelines, travel signatures, employment opportunities, and social security cards. The Office of International Programs also offers multiple resources • at least one dose of mumps and rubella vaccine(s) or laboratory evidence of immunity; for students who wish to study abroad, including a study abroad library of program bro- and Hepatitis B vaccine series (three doses). chures and catalogues that students can consult when choosing a study abroad program. The Additional requirements for all MCPHS students include a tuberculosis skin test (within Director of International Programs advises students on a variety of pre-departure and re-entry the past year) and a normal chest X-ray prior to admission. (Note: An updated tuberculosis points including course approval, course registration, credit transfer, and financial aid trans- skin test is required annually after a student is enrolled. A negative skin test, normal chest fer. The Office of International Programs is responsible for the development of international X-ray or health care provider documentation of being symptom-free is required each year a service programs, exchange programs, and travel courses led by MCPHS faculty and staff. student is enrolled.) Varicella (chickenpox) positive titer result or vaccination(s) of varicella Interested faculty and staff must submit a proposal to the Director of International Programs 36 (one shot if thirteen years of age or younger and two shots if over thirteen years of age with for approval before they can move forward on any type of international travel program. 37 a one month interval between vaccinations) is also required. Additional requirements for The Office of International Programs is located in Room 502 on the fifth floor of the Richard Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, and Medical Imaging and Thera- E. Griffin Academic Center. Students can contact the office by calling 617.732.2206 or by peutics students include Hepatitis B positive titer and Rubella positive titer. e-mailing [email protected]. All new entering MCPHS students must provide documentation of having received a me- Internships/Licensure/Certification ningococcal vaccine (within the last five years), unless they qualify for one of the exemptions allowed by the law. Pharmacy Programs Students may begin classes without a certificate of immunization against meningococcal dis- Regulations governing pharmacy interns and licensure vary among states (jurisdictions) and ease if: 1) the student has a letter from a physician stating that there is a medical reason why countries, so students should contact the board of pharmacy of any jurisdiction other than he/she can’t receive the vaccine; 2) the student (or the student’s parent or legal guardian, if Massachusetts directly to ensure receipt of the latest regulations and intern or licensure appli- the student is a minor) presents a statement in writing that such vaccination is against his/ cation materials. All Massachusetts Board Intern and Licensure Forms are available online at her sincere religious belief; or 3) the student (or the student’s parent or legal guardian, if the http://www.mcphs.edu/about_mcphs/offices_and_services/registrar/licensure_and_intern- student is a minor) signs a waiver stating that the student has received information about the ships. dangers of meningococcal disease, reviewed the information provided and elected to decline The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy, in keeping with the National Associa- the vaccine. tion of Boards of Pharmacy guidelines, currently requires each pharmacy student to complete Certain health care agencies and clinical training and service-learning sites may have addi- 1,500 clock hours of practical experience for licensure. The 1,500 hours is a combination of tional immunization requirements. In order to be eligible for clinical placements or service intern hours worked outside of the College and hours acquired through the College’s expe- learning experiences, students must meet all College immunization requirements and any riential education program. This practical experience must be gained under supervision of a additional site requirements. In cases where the site does not pay for the completion of ad- registered pharmacist. Both the student (intern) and the pharmacist (preceptor) must register ditional immunization requirements, the student is responsible for paying any associated fees, with the state board prior to the intern’s accumulation of internship hours. if this is not covered by their personal health insurance. Without clearance of all College and To become an intern, students must meet eligibility criteria for the board of the state in site immunization requirements, students may not be permitted to begin clinical or service which they seek to register. Registration as an intern requires that a student be enrolled in the learning placements, and therefore, may be unable to meet program requirements. Inability College (or graduated) and be deficient in no more than six semester hours of the combined to provide proof of immunization by the start of the first academic term of enrollment first, second and possibly third years of the program’s required courses. Intern hours must be (and any subsequent terms) will result in a late fee charge. documented, as specified on internship forms, and filed with the board of the state in which MCPHS works with FileMD of Americare Services, Inc., a confidential health informa- they were worked prior to applying for licensure examination. tion service. FileMD maintains and processes all student immunization records and moni- The College schedules mandatory application preparation sessions for students before they tors compliance with state law immunization requirements. Students may contact FileMD/ can apply to become pharmacy interns. Licensure application preparation sessions are sched- Americare Services, Inc., P.O. Box 868069, Plano, TX 75086-8069, or call 800.633.4345, uled for pharmacy students prior to graduation. americareservicesinc.com., or email mcphs@ or fax: 817.251.9593 or 214.619.1830. Medical Licensure application materials for all programs will not be released by the Registrar’s Office information is released only upon a student’s written request, court subpoena, or as required until the degree and date awarded have been posted to student records. Only materials with by law. a submission deadline required for specific state board testing will be released prior to the *Students enrolled in part-time, graduate level programs without clinical placements or award of a degree. in online programs without clinical placements are not required to submit immunization information. Dental Hygiene, Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies Programs conduct and impose such corrective action as is necessary, including disciplinary action where student S ervices The Registrar’s Office is responsible for clearing physician assistant students to take board appropriate. examinations based on date of anticipated graduation and for certifying candidates for dental Please note that while this policy sets forth our goals of promoting a working and learning environ- hygiene, nursing and physician assistant state licensure. ment that is free of harassment, including sexual harassment, the policy is not designed or intended Licensure application preparation sessions are scheduled for students in these programs prior to limit our authority to discipline or take remedial action for workplace conduct which we deem to graduation. unacceptable, regardless of whether that conduct satisfies the definition of harassment, including sexual harassment.

student S ervices PROTECTION FROM HARASSMENT Examples of Sexual Harassment MCPHS is committed to providing a working and learning environment where all members Sexual harassment may occur regardless of the intention of the person engaging in the con- of the community may pursue careers and studies free from sexual and other types of harass- duct. While it is not possible to list all those additional circumstances that may constitute ment. sexual harassment, the following are some examples of conduct which if unwelcome, may Harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, constitute sexual harassment depending upon the totality of the circumstances, including the national origin, ethnicity, veteran or disability status or any other protected status of any fac- severity of the conduct and its pervasiveness: ulty, staff member or student undermines the basic principles of the community and is not • Sexual advances - whether they involve physical touching or not; acceptable behavior within the College. • Requests for sexual favors in exchange for actual or promised job or academic benefits 38 Harassment is defined as the use of derogatory or other comments, or act(s) directed toward such as favorable reviews, salary increases, promotions, grades, increased benefits or 39 an individual’s sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, race, color, religion, nationality, eth- continued employment; nicity, veteran or disability status, age, or other protected status designed to or that has the • Punishment for not complying with requests for sexual favors, such as unfavorable re- impact of: views, denial of promotion; • Sexual epithets, jokes, written or oral references to sexual conduct, gossip regarding • Humiliating or intimidating an individual one’s sex life; comment on an individual’s body, comment about an individual’s sexual • Impeding and/or interfering with work or academic performance, with employment or activity, deficiencies, or prowess; academic status, or with the college environment in which work and learning occur. • Displaying sexually suggestive objects, pictures, cartoons; Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is a violation of College policy and fed- • Leering, whistling, touching, brushing against the body, sexual gestures, suggestive or eral and state statutes. For purposes of this policy, sexual harassment, whether between people insulting comments; of different sexes or the same sex, is defined to include, but is not limited to, unwanted sexual • Inquiries into one’s sexual experiences; and, advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors, and other behavior of a sexual nature when: • Discussion of one’s sexual activities; • Submission to or rejection of such advances, requests or conduct is made either explic- • Assault or coerced sexual acts. itly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or academic status. Harassment Complaints • Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for em- If any member of the MCPHS community believes that he or she has been subjected to ployment or academic decisions affecting him or her. harassment, including sexual harassment, that individual has the right to file a complaint • Such advances, requests or conduct have the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfer- with the College. Complaints may be brought orally or in writing. Complaints involving ing with an individual’s work or academic performance, as the case may be, by creating employee/employee harassment or employee/student harassment or student/employee ha- an intimidating, hostile, humiliating or, sexually offensive work or learning environ- rassment may be reported by contacting any of the following individuals: ment. Executive Director of Human Resource Development MCPHS considers any type of harassment a very serious matter. Any member of the College Dean, Department Chair or Program Director community found to be engaging in harassment, including sexual harassment, or who aids Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration/CFO/COO and abets or incites such conduct, will be subjected to disciplinary action, up to and includ- Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost ing termination of employment and/or student expulsion. Further, any retaliation against an Vice President for College Development individual who has complained about harassment, including sexual harassment, or retalia- Vice President for Worcester and Manchester Campuses tion against individuals for cooperating with an investigation of any harassment complaint is Executive Director of the Manchester Campus similarly unlawful and will not be tolerated. Dean of Students – Boston To achieve our goal of providing a working and learning environment free from harassment, Dean of Students – Worcester/Manchester including sexual harassment, the College has developed procedural guidelines to properly Complaints involving student/student harassment should be filed with the Dean of Students. respond to and resolve complaints. This policy stands not to simply enforce laws surrounding Investigation of Harassment Complaints harassment, but to transcend legal considerations and appeal to principles governing honor- When a complaint is received, the allegation will be promptly investigated in a fair and expe- able and civil behavior in our community. ditious manner. The Office of Human Resources is responsible for conducting all employee/ Because MCPHS takes allegations of all types of harassment seriously, we will respond employee and employee/student investigations involving harassment, including sexual ha- promptly to complaints of harassment, including sexual harassment and where it is deter- rassment. The Office of Human Resources will notify and communicate with the Dean of mined that such inappropriate conduct has occurred, we will act promptly to eliminate the Students, as appropriate, when a student is involved in any Human Resources harassment investigation. The Dean of Students is responsible for conducting all student/student investi- 3. New Hampshire Commission for Civil Rights student S ervices gations involving harassment, including sexual harassment. 2 Chenell Drive The investigation will be conducted in such a way as to maintain confidentiality to the extent Concord, NH 03301-8501 practicable under the circumstances. The investigation will include private interviews with 603.271.2767 the person filing the complaint and with witnesses. The person alleged to have committed Residence Life (Boston) harassment, including sexual harassment, will also be interviewed. When the investigation has been completed, the College will, to the extent appropriate, inform the person filing The Office of Residence Life seeks to empower its students and staff to create a safe, wel- student S ervices the complaint and the person alleged to have committed the conduct of the results of that coming, and inclusive residence hall community that supports the academic mission of the investigation. College. We provide a living and learning environment in which all students can be successful in their personal and academic pursuits. The cooperative effort of each resident student If it is determined that inappropriate conduct has occurred, the College will act promptly ensures that life in the residence halls is a positive learning experience, contributing to both to eliminate the offending conduct, and where it is appropriate the College will also impose personal and professional growth. Living on campus provides each resident the opportunity disciplinary action. to strengthen interpersonal skills and enhance their awareness of differences. The Office of Please take special note that retaliation against an individual who has complained about Residence Life provides a safe, clean, and affordable living and learning environment. harassment, including sexual harassment, and retaliation against individuals for coop- For a description of the Boston residence halls, see the Facilities section. For additional infor- erating with an investigation of such a complaint is unlawful and will not be tolerated mation regarding residence life in Boston, refer to the website at www.mcphs.edu/reslifebos- by the College. 40 ton. 41 Disciplinary Action If it is determined that inappropriate conduct has been committed by a College employee, Residence Life (Worcester) such action as is appropriate under the circumstances will be taken. Such action may range For a description of the Worcester residence halls, see the Facilities section. For additional from counseling to termination of employment, and may include such other forms of disci- information regarding residence life in Worcester, refer to the website at www.mcphs.edu plinary action as deemed appropriate. (under Campus Life, Worcester Campus). If it is determined that inappropriate conduct has been committed by a College student, such Recreation and Wellness (Boston) action as is appropriate under the student discipline system will be taken. Such action may range from warning, mandated counseling, disciplinary probation to suspension or expul- The Department of Recreation and Wellness offers opportunities for MCPHS students to sion, and may include such other forms of disciplinary action as deemed appropriate. engage in recreational pursuits that provide opportunities for personal growth and develop- State and Federal Remedies ment. In addition to the above, if an employee or student believes that he/she has been subjected The Recreation and Wellness department in the Beatty Hall Fitness Center on the Went- to sexual harassment, the employee or student may file a formal complaint with either or worth Institute of Technology campus offers fitness opportunities to MCPHS, WIT, and both of the government agencies set forth below. Using MCPHS’ complaint process does Mass Art and Design students. The Beatty Hall Fitness Center (currently undergoing reno- not prohibit an employee from filing a complaint with these agencies. Each of the agencies vation, re-opening Spring 2012) offers an array of nautilus, cardiovascular and free weight has a relatively short time period for filing a claim (EEOC – 300 days; MCAD – 300 days). equipment. In addition, group exercise and wellness classes such as kickboxing, pilates, yoga, and self defense are offered to meet campus needs. 1. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 1 Congress Street – 10thFloor The Recreation and Wellness department houses the Colleges of the Fenway (COF) intra- Boston, MA 02114 murals program which promotes team sports activities between and among the six COF (617) 565-3200 campuses. Students participate in recreational sports including basketball, volleyball, flag football, and soccer (for both men and women). The COF intramural program achieves a 2. The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) large university setting while still catering to the diverse needs of each institution. Boston Office One Ashburton Place – Room 601 Recreation and Wellness (Worcester) Boston, MA 02108 617.727.3990 All students have the opportunity to obtain College-subsidized memberships to a state-of- Springfield Office the-art fitness facility, the Worcester Fitness Center, located one block from the campus at 424 Dwight Street, Room 220 Saint Vincent’s Hospital and 440 Grove Street. Springfield, MA 01103 Recreation and Wellness (Manchester) 413.739.2145 Worcester Office Students have the opportunity to obtain College-subsidized memberships to the YMCA, Worcester City Hall located within one mile of the campus. Reduced rates at a local golf club are also available. 455 Main Street, Rm. 100 Worcester, MA 01608 Student Activities (Boston) 508.799.8010 The Office of Student Activities enhances and supports the academic mission of the College. Through participation in cultural, educational, and social programming, as well as a variety Boston Campus student S ervices of student groups and clubs, opportunities are provided to students to help them develop Student Government Association (SGA) leadership and organizational skills to function in a diverse society. The SGA functions as the voice for students and student interests. All students of the Col- The office strategically coordinates programs that foster a campus environment which recog- lege are considered members of this organization, and all students have the opportunity to nizes, celebrates and values diversity of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual serve as class or organization representatives. SGA serves as the “umbrella” organization from orientation and nationality. Students at MCPHS–Boston are members of the Colleges of the which all other student organizations stem. SGA is charged with appropriating funds for the Fenway Consortium and are exposed to the resources at the other five colleges in the area. organizations and their activities and for overseeing class and SGA elections. The executive student S ervices officers of SGA are the president, president-elect, secretary, treasurer, treasurer-elect, public Student Activities (Worcester) relations officer and special events officer. SGA holds bi-monthly meetings that are open to The Office of Student Activities on the Worcester campus supports the College’s academic the entire student body. mission while connecting students with educational, social, and recreational opportunities American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP) designed to enhance their overall experience at MCPHS. Programs and initiatives offered encompass a myriad of topics, ranging from career preparation workshops to stress man- The Academy of Students of Pharmacy, an official subdivision of the American Pharmacists agement and personal wellness. As the program continues to grow, students will have an Association, is a professional organization representing every phase of the pharmacy profes- increased opportunity to take advantage of the diverse cultural, educational, and social ex- sion and is a vital source of information to pharmacy students. periences that our campus and the Worcester area have to offer. Additionally, the Office of Asian Student Association 42 43 Student Activities functions with the goal of fostering the development of students’ leader- The Asian Student Association was established with the goal of unifying the Asian student ship and professional skills, preparing them for achievement in their future careers. Often, population and providing a place where Asian students can build friendships and commu- events will be held in collaboration with other departments to further the College’s mission nity. The association encourages the Asian student population to experience different Asian and promote holistic success. cultures by participating in its activities and events held throughout the year. By developing In addition to providing the student body with programs and connections to resources in the a better understanding of the diversity within Asian culture, students are better prepared to community, the Office of Student Activities supports the Student Government Association serve the community at large. (SGA) and numerous student organizations that exist on campus. These groups celebrate Black Student Union cultural and professional diversity, nurture leadership development, and cater to a variety of student interests. The Black Student Union was formed to offer assistance to the Black student population and to all individuals who find its services useful. Goals of the organization include arranging tu- Orientation–Boston, Worcester, Manchester torials, supporting the Smith Minority Educational Advancement Loan Fund, and eventually The College holds mandatory orientation programs during the summer for the Boston, Man- starting a new scholarship fund. chester and Worcester campuses and in January for newly enrolled Worcester and Manchester Campus Activities Board (CAB) students. Orientation provides an opportunity for students to be introduced to the College, The Campus Activities Board is a student-run programming board which plans and oversees its facilities, faculty, staff and their new peers. The mission of student orientation is to pre- a diverse activities calendar for the MCPHS student body. From talking with agents to clean- pare incoming students to be successful members of the MCPHS community. Orientation ing up after events, this group supervises all aspects of event planning. The group works hard programs emphasize academic excellence, community involvement and personal well-being. to ensure that students at MCPHS have a fun and exciting college experience. The group Student Organizations consists of a six-member executive board and a general assembly. The Dispenser, The College Newspaper There are more than 85 recognized student organizations at the College that provide the campus communities in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester with many options for activi- The Dispenser was founded by a group of students in May 1975 to provide information ties and programming. Contact resources for student organizations are the Office of Student and encourage free expression among students, faculty and administration. The Dispenser is Activities in Boston and the Offices of Student Affairs in Worcester and Manchester. The published on a regular basis during the academic year. Students participate in all phases of College encourages and promotes participation in student organizations. Involvement in co- production of the newspaper. curricular programs and activities helps students develop leadership skills which support the Golf Club achievement of personal and professional goals. MCPHS recognizes, appreciates and supports the contributions made by student organizations to enhance the quality of student life The Golf Club is designed to give MCPHS students the opportunity to compete and exercise at the College. while playing the game of golf. Playing golf offers students a healthy way to engage in an extracurricular activity and help students maintain a good balance between activities and The following is a sample list of current recognized student organizations by campus. The schoolwork. College welcomes new organizations; students wishing to operate an organization on campus are required to complete the recognition process at the Office of Student Activities (Boston), Graduate Student Association (GSA) or the Office of Student Affairs (Worcester or Manchester). The purpose of the GSA is to identify and protect the rights of graduate students, advance their academic interests and provide a forum for public debate. The GSA assists graduate students in the academic and social aspects of graduate student life. In addition, the GSA promotes graduate student participation in College affairs, and serves as a liaison between ceutical community, and the community at large, as well as those who have made significant student S ervices graduate students, faculty and MCPHS administration. contributions in the advancement of pharmacy. The Sigma chapter was chartered in 1987. Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter Premedical Society The Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter serves to support societal development by help- The Premedical Society was founded in 1999, for the purpose of assisting and advancing ing our neighbors receive adequate shelter. The chapter’s primary functions are building, students interested in applying to medical, dental, optometry, podiatry or veterinary schools. fundraising, and education. The chapter participates in local builds, organizes fundraising The Premedical Society is a student run organization that works in conjunction with the

student S ervices activities on campus to support our local affiliate as well as our Collegiate Challenge alterna- Pre-Health Professional Advisory Committee, composed of a diverse group of faculty, to tive spring break trips. assist students in various aspects of preparation for medical school, including completion Indian Student Organization (ISO) of required coursework at MCPHS, preparation for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), and navigation of the medical school application process. The Premedical Society The Indian Student Organization exists to encourage interaction among the Indian com- participates in various activities including school events, community service and professional munity at the College and to address and promote awareness of issues of concern to those of projects. Indian background. Membership is open to everyone. Radiologic Science Club Intra-varsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) The purpose of the Radiologic Science Club is to promote a sense of unity and shared vision The MCPHS Christian Fellowship is a student led group that exists to provide an open fo- for the Radiologic Science students within the greater MCPHS community, to participate 44 rum for discussion about the personal life and claims of Jesus Christ and to strengthen one with other MCPHS clubs and organizations in various College events and activities, and to 45 another in the understanding of the Christian faith. The group encourages discussion and ex- instill the desire for life long learning and professional development. ploration of issues of spirituality and is a resource to other students regarding dialogue about spiritual issues. The group holds regular meetings and sponsors various activities throughout Rho Chi Honor Society the academic year. Rho Chi Honor Society is a national honor society and member of the Association of Col- Muslim Student Association lege Honor Societies. It was founded in 1922, with chapters in all of the pharmacy colleges in the United States. It is strictly an honor society—recognizing, rewarding and encouraging The Muslim Student Association was established to promote understanding of Islam among superior scholarly attainment. Membership is limited to upper-class pharmacy students of Muslim and non-Muslim students. Its goals are to enhance the goodwill and friendship be- outstanding scholarship and character. Psi Chapter of the Rho Chi Society was chartered at tween Muslims and non-Muslims; to involve Muslim students in religious activities such as the College in 1939. prayers, celebration of Islamic occasions, meetings and discussions; to help Muslim students both educationally and socially; to make Islam better understood by Muslim students; and to Student Alumni Association organize religious and social activities. The Student Alumni Association seeks to build networks between students and alumni. The National Community Pharmacist Student Association (NCPA) loyalty of alumni is founded in their undergraduate experience. The Student Alumni Asso- ciation hopes to create unique opportunities for meaningful dialogue and shared experiences The National Community Pharmacist Student Association provides a forum for students to between students, alumni and administrators. learn about the opportunities available in independent pharmacy practice. Student American Dental Hygienists Association (SADHA) National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) Students are recognized in a separate category of membership in the American Dental Hy- This chapter’s purpose is to promote development of skills that students will need as respon- gienists’ Association. This membership involves students within an organization that is dedi- sible and accountable nursing professionals. This association helps develop students who are cated to building the moral, ethical and educational basis of the profession of dental hygiene. prepared to lead in the nursing profession in the future. The Association provides opportunities for students to interface with other practicing dental Physician Assistant Student Society (PASS) hygienists locally and throughout the country and to participate in activities affecting the profession. The activities of PASS are intended to foster the personal and professional development of students enrolled in the Physician Assistant Studies program. Educational mentoring, com- Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists munity outreach and professional development, are major group activities. Upper-level stu- The mission of this MCPHS student society is to make students aware of pharmacy practice dents serve as peer mentors for more junior students in an effort to facilitate the mastery of in health systems; provide information to students about career directions and credentials the knowledge and skills essential for entry to the profession. Community outreach involves needed for pharmacy practice in health systems; and encourage student membership and a newsletter, invited speakers, and sponsorship of service-based learning experiences. The participation in the state society as well as post-graduation involvement. professional development of each student is accomplished through a series of seminars on practice-related issues and mentoring experiences involving practicing PAs in Boston and the Pharmacy Fraternities (Boston Campus) surrounding area. Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society (PLS) Lambda Kappa Sigma was established at MCPHS on October 14, 1913 and it is the oldest Phi Lambda Sigma is a national Greek letter honor society formed to honor and recognize fraternity for women in pharmacy. The mission of the fraternity is to promote the profession those who have excelled in leadership and service to the College community, the pharma- of pharmacy among women and advance women within the profession. The fraternity is dedicated to developing the important intellectual, leadership, and professional skills that its learning of Vietnamese history, culture, and traditions through various regular programs and student S ervices members need to maximize their potential and continue to strive beyond their personal best. activities; promote participation in community programs and activities, build a strong sense Chapter activities include professional projects, social events and as participation in regional of responsibility amongst its members toward society and promote harmony with other Asian and national conventions. Individuals and chapters are recognized annually for excellence in communities. academics, community service, leadership, and professional achievement. In addition to local Association of Pharmacists in Industry (API) scholarships, the fraternity offers its members numerous grants through the LKS Educational Trust. Among the greatest privileges of membership in LKS are the friendships established API is an organization on campus aimed at informing students about jobs and opportunities

student S ervices which last a lifetime. Membership in LKS greatly enhances campus experiences and profes- in industry for people with pharmacy degrees. API educates students through discussions, sional career development. networking events, and by inviting representatives from major companies to guest lecture on their roles in the company. Phi Delta Chi Black Student Union (BSU) Since 1883, Phi Delta Chi members have worked to advance the pharmacy profession and its allied interests and to foster and promote a fraternal spirit. Phi Delta Chi members seek The Black Student Union was organized to celebrate and honor the culture, history and enhanced professional and personal success and satisfaction. The fraternity helps both phar- diversity of the African Diaspora. The organization enhances the MCPHS community by macy students and pharmacists improve their personal and professional skills, inspiring con- sponsoring many cultural, educational and social events. fidence and character and providing insight into human nature. Phi Delta Chi encourages Chess Club/Game Club members to develop as leaders, excellent pharmacists, and well-rounded citizens. Phi Delta 46 The Chess Club tries to enhance student life by providing a fun and exciting diversion from 47 Chi members aim to improve the health of their patients through the delivery of optimal the academic life of the student body by participating in chess and other board games. pharmaceutical care. By training, educating, preparing and connecting excellent pharmacists, Phi Delta Chi advances the public health and the profession. Christian Student Association (CSA) Worcester Campus The Christian Student Association organizes events such as Bible study sessions for interested Student Government Association (SGA) students and promotes networking opportunities on campus. The Student Government Association was established to provide a voice for students and stu- D.A.M.A.G.E Club (Gaming) dent interests. SGA serves as the umbrella organization from which all other student organi- This organization is known as “The Digital Arts, Media and Gaming Element” (DAMAGE). zations stem. The SGA is responsible for appropriating funds for the organizations and their The purpose of this organization shall be to enhance student life and provide stress relief by activities. SGA sponsors various educational and social community activities. The executive promoting the common leisurely interests of digital photography, graphic arts, video produc- officers of the SGA are president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer, activi- tion, gaming and movies in the MCPHS community. ties chair, and events coordinator. SGA holds bi-weekly meetings that are open to the student community MCPHS Dance Troupe American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP Worcester Chapter) The purpose of the Dance Troupe is: To provide a creative outlet where those who love to dance on the MCPHS Worcester campus can explore and develop their skills; To create The mission of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Massachusetts College of Phar- an environment where stress relief is sought through rhythm and movement; To establish macy and Health Sciences– Worcester/Manchester Chapter is to build awareness of clinical a group dynamic that encourages and motivates its members to stay mentally healthy and pharmacy and board certification within pharmacy; provide knowledge to students about physically fit; And to enhance the extracurricular opportunities available to MCPHS students careers in clinical pharmacy and opportunities upon obtainment of a board certification; and as a means of building well-rounded students. build a stable organization through active membership and participation. Equestrian Club American Pharmacists Association–Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP) The purpose of the MCPHS Equestrian Club is to promote an active network for horse en- The mission of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Students of Pharmacy is thusiasts while providing a learning environment focusing on equine care and management; to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide opportunities for professional and to provide facility contacts for students who are interested in taking riding lessons with growth, and to envision and actively promote the future of pharmacy. The APhA-ASP rep- the coordination of off campus events (i.e. barn visits, clinics, horse shows). resents over 19,000 student members in chapters at every school and college of pharmacy throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Indian Student Organization (ISO) Worcester Student Society of Health System Pharmacy (ASHP) The Indian Student Organization exists to promote an understanding of Indian culture, history, and traditions. Promotion of these ideas is demonstrated through various regular pro- The mission of the MCPHS–Worcester student society is to make students aware of phar- gramming and activities. macy practice in health systems; provide information to students about career directions in and credentials needed for pharmacy practice in health systems; and encourage membership The MCPHS Worcester Dancing Group and participation in the state society and ASHP as a student and upon graduation. The Dancing Group provides a creative outlet for those who love to dance on the MCPHS Asian Student Association (ASA) Worcester campus. Members can explore and develop their dancing skills as well as practice stress relief through rhythm and movement to remain healthy. The Asian Student Association is organized to promote cooperation amongst professionals in an educational and community environment; provide an opportunity for the sharing and The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Golfers Association (MCPGA) Rho Chi Honor Society student S ervices The purpose of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Golfers Association (MCPGA) is to Rho Chi is the academic National Honor Society in Pharmacy. The Rho Chi Society en- provide students with an opportunity to learn, play and enjoy the sport of golf. One of the courages and recognizes excellence in intellectual achievement and advocates critical inquiry overarching goals of the MCPGA is to develop professional students who are multidimen- in all aspects of pharmacy. The Society further encourages high standards of conduct and sional. The MCPGA seeks to fulfill this goal by exposing students to the sport of golf, which character and fosters fellowship among its members. The fundamental objective of Rho Chi promotes physical activity, stress relief and enjoyment of nature. This is a sport that can be is to promote the advancement of the pharmaceutical sciences through the encouragement played during any phase of life and is particularly enjoyable and valuable for a student facing and recognition of scholarship. student S ervices the rigors of the MCPHS accelerated PharmD program. Running Club The Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Student Organization (MEMSO) The intention of the club is to provide a non-academic means of bringing together students, The purpose of the Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Student Organization (MEMSO) is faculty, and staff with the common interest of running as an exercise for physical fitness. to bring together individuals from various Middle Eastern & Mediterranean backgrounds, Ski Club regardless of religion, nationality, ethnicity, or gender in order to provide an opportunity for the sharing and learning of their cultures and traditions. The organization will strive to pro- The purpose of the Ski Club is to promote winter activities which include sports like skiing mote the Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Cultures through frequent social events, activities and snowboarding. and community outreach programs. In addition, the organization shall have no affiliation The Sports Club 48 with any government or religious organizations. Membership will be revoked if a member is 49 The Sports Club was established to provide MCPHS Worcester students with the opportu- found to impose any discriminatory political views, or promote any type of religious or racial nity to participate in structured team sports by participating in various Worcester recreational discrimination. leagues, including indoor soccer, coed softball and basketball. National Community Pharmacist Student Association (NCPSA) Student Chapter of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (SAAPA) The National Community Pharmacist Student Association (NCPSA) represents independent The SAAPA chapter was established as a student society within the American Academy of community pharmacies and independent pharmacists in the U.S. NCPSA is committed to Physician Assistants and retains students representation within this professional association’s helping pharmacy students by providing contact with pharmacy owners ready for a transfer House of Delegates. Educational mentoring, community outreach and professional devel- of ownership, teaching about financing options, and assistance in developing niche markets opment are the society’s intended goals. Student professional development is accomplished in patient care services. through a seminar series on practice-related issues and through mentoring experiences in- National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) volving practicing PA’s in Worcester and surrounding communities. This chapter’s purpose is to promote development of skills that students will need as respon- Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) sible and accountable nursing professionals. This association helps develop students who are SNPhA is a pharmacy student educational service association devoted to pharmacy and prepared to lead in the nursing profession in the future. health care related issues accompanied by a commitment to addressing underrepresented Nursing Students Without Borders (NSWB) groups in the pharmacy profession and other health related fields. NSWB provides students the opportunity to assist under-served communities through health Tennis Club education. Access to health care resources and distribution of material donations, both na- The purpose of the Tennis Club is to promote health, relaxation, teamwork, networking, tionally and internationally, are major activities of the organization. and valuable activities among professionals in an educational and community environment. Phi Lambda Sigma Manchester Campus The purpose of Phi Lamda Sigma, also known as the National Pharmacy Leadership Society, Student Government Association (SGA) is to promote the development of leadership qualities, especially among pharmacy students. The Student Government Association was established to provide a voice for students and By peer recognition, the society encourages participation in all pharmacy activities. student interests. SGA serves as the umbrella organization from which all other student or- Racquetball Club ganizations stem. The SGA is responsible for appropriating funds for the organizations and The purpose of the Racquetball Club is to promote health through activity, teamwork, and their activities. SGA sponsors various educational and social community activities. The ex- networking. The overall function of the Racquetball Club is to provide valuable activities ecutive officers of the SGA are president, vice president, secretary treasurer and liaisons from among professionals in an educational and community environment. Nursing, Pharmacy and Physician Assistant Studies. SGA holds bi-weekly meetings, town meetings and an annual Leadership Recognition Dinner. Republican Pharmacy Student Association Student Chapter of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (SAAPA) The purpose of the organization is to examine public policy issues relating to Health Services and Pharmacy through a variety of workshops, speakers and events. The organization is com- The SAAPA chapter was established as a student society within their professional organi- mitted to creating an open dialogue focusing on social and policy issues. zation and allows students representation at the House of Delegates. Educational mentoring, community outreach and professional development are the society’s intended goals. The professional development of each student is accomplished through a series of seminars on character and fosters fellowship among its members. The fundamental objective of Rho Chi student S ervices practice-related issues and mentoring experiences involving practicing PAs in Manchester is to promote the advancement of the pharmaceutical sciences through the encouragement and the surrounding area. and recognition of scholarship. American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Student Activities Board The membership of ACCP is diverse and composed of practitioners, scientists, educators, The Student Activities Board is a club that serves the MCPHS community by providing a cal- residents, fellows and others committed to excellence in clinical pharmacy and patient phar- endar of social events for students. The group is funded by the SGA and implements an inter-

student S ervices macotherapy. est survey periodically to make desired events available. Membership is open to any student. American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP) The mission of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP) is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide opportunities for professional growth, and to envision and actively promote the future of pharmacy. The APhA-ASP represents over 19,000 student members in chapters at every school and college of pharmacy throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Christian Student Organization 50 The Christian Student Organization offers friendship and fellowship to all. The group pro- 51 motes the understanding of Christianity through networking, fellowship and Bible study. Golf Club This recreational club exists to provide an outlet for those interested in golf. All levels of skill are invited to join and discounted greens fees are available. Manchester Student Society of Health System Pharmacy (ASHP) The mission of the MCPHS–Manchester student society is to make students aware of pharmacy practice in health systems; provide information to students about career directions in and credentials needed for pharmacy practice in health systems; and encourage membership and participation in the state society and ASHP as a student and upon graduation. National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) This chapter’s purpose is to promote development of skills that students will need as responsible and accountable nursing professionals. This association helps develop students who are prepared to lead in the nursing profession in the future. Nursing Students Without Borders (NSWB) NSWB provides students the opportunity to serve under-served communities through health education. It helps in creating networks to access health care resources and to distribute material donations, both nationally and internationally. Annually, NSWB visits Belize to assist in the care of health services. Phi Lambda Sigma The purpose of Phi Lambda Sigma, also known as the National Pharmacy Leadership Society, is to promote the development of leadership qualities, especially among pharmacy students. By peer recognition, the society encourages participation in all pharmacy activities. Outdoors Club This club promotes getting outside and staying active! Membership is open to anyone, and activities include day hikes, white water rafting, day skiing and a day at the driving range. Rho Chi Honor Society Rho Chi is the academic National Honor Society in Pharmacy. The Rho Chi Society encourages and recognizes excellence in intellectual achievement and advocates critical inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy. The Society further encourages high standards of conduct and admission Admission MCPHS code # for ACT tests is 1860 FOR: IELTS CONTACT: IELTS Administrator General Admission Policies 777 Dedham St. admission Newton, MA 02459 General MCPHS admission policies and application procedures that apply to all applicants www.ielts.org are stated below.

• An application for admission must be complete to be evaluated. An application is con- Priority Dates and Campus Mailing Addresses sidered complete when the Admission Office has received the completed Admission MCPHS establishes priority dates for all academic programs. If space permits, the College Application, all required credentials and the non-refundable application fee (if appli- continues to accept and review applications beyond the dates listed. cable). Boston Campus • Only official, current credentials are accepted. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences • All credentials must be sent directly from the issuing agency to the Admission Office at Admission Office the campus where the program to which you are applying is offered. Transfer applicants 179 Longwood Avenue to the PharmD program, or applicants to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Boston, MA 02115 52 program, should send official transcripts directly to PharmCAS or CASPA. 617.732.2850/800.225.5506/fax: 617.732.2118 53 • A new application, complete with updated credentials, must be submitted each time a Freshmen Admission Priority Dates candidate re-applies for admission to the College. Early Action – November 15 • Preference is given to candidates whose application files are complete and received by Regular Admission – February 1 the priority deadline. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until all avail- Undergraduate Transfer Admission Priority Date able spaces are filled. All programs (except professional phase Physician Assistant Studies) – February 1 • Interviews are required for transfer applicants applying to the third year of the Doctor of Postbaccalaureate Programs Priority Dates Pharmacy program (Boston) who have met or plan to complete all required preprofes- Bachelor of Science (postbaccalaureate) in Dental Hygiene – February 1 sional courses prior to May 1; Physician Assistant Studies program (Boston, Manches- Bachelor of Science (postbaccalaureate) in Diagnostic Medical Sonography – February 1 ter, and Worcester); Master of Radiologist Assistant Studies program; the Accelerated Bachelor of Science (postbaccalaureate) in Magnetic Resonance Imaging – February 1 Doctor of Pharmacy program (Worcester and Manchester); and the Doctor of Physical Bachelor of Science (postbaccalaureate) in Nuclear Medicine Technology – February 1 Therapy program (Worcester). These interviews are by invitation only. Candidates who Bachelor of Science (postbaccalaureate) in Radiation Therapy – February 1 are invited are contacted by e-mail or postal mail directly by the Admission Office. Bachelor of Science (postbaccalaureate) in Radiography – February 1 • Upon notification of acceptance, all students are required to pay an enrollment deposit Advanced Medical Imaging Certificate Programs Priority Dates to secure a place in the entering class. Deposit refunds vary by campus and program Computed Tomography (CT) – April 1 prior to May 1. The deposit must be in U.S. dollars, in the form of a money order or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – April 1 check drawn on a U.S. bank and made payable to MCPHS. MCPHS also accepts Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway Program Priority Date – May 1 credit payments from Visa, Discover, or Mastercard holders. The College does not ac- Graduate Admission Priority Date cept cash. The deposit must be received by the specified deadline and is credited in full Master of Physician Assistant Studies – November 1 to the tuition cost of the first term of enrollment. Deposit amounts and deadlines vary Master of Science/PhD in Medicinal Chemistry – February 1 according to campus and program and are specified in the letter of acceptance. Master of Science, PhD in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy – February 1 Tests and Testing Agencies Master of Science/PhD in Pharmaceutics – February 1 FOR: SAT, AP, CLEP, TOEFL, and GRE Master of Science/PhD in Pharmacology – February 1 CONTACT: Educational Testing Service Princeton, NJ 08541 Worcester Campus 609.921.9000 Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences www.ets.org Admission Office MCPHS code # for all ETS tests is 3512 19 Foster Street FOR: ACT Worcester, MA 01608 CONTACT: ACT National Office 508.373.5607/fax: 508.890.7987 P.O. Box 168 Accelerated PharmD program – February 1 Iowa City, IA 52243-0168 Doctor of Physical Therapy – February 1 319.337.1000/fax: 319.339.3021 Master of Physician Assistant Studies – September 1 www.act.org Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Nursing – October 1 (spring entry) & June 1 Action applications by January 1. Early Action is open to prospective first-year students only. admission (fall entry) Accepted students have until May 1 to respond to the College’s offer of admission. Application Manchester Campus An application for first-year admission is reviewed when the file is complete. To be considered admission Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences complete, the applicant’s file must contain all of the following: Admission Office 1260 Elm Street • Completed Common Application (can be completed online at www.commonapp.org) Manchester, NH 03101-1305 and MCPHS supplement; 603.314.1701/fax: 603.314.0213 • Official high school transcript(s) from all secondary schools attended, including most Accelerated PharmD program – February 1 recent grades (seniors must include a listing of senior courses), or official GED test Master of Physician Assistant Studies – September 1 scores; Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Nursing – October 1 (spring entry) & June 1 • High school profile (obtainable through the guidance department); (fall entry) • Official transcripts from colleges or universities attended, if applicable;

MCPHS Online Campus • Official reports of standardized test scores: SAT I or ACT; TOEFL or IELTS, if applicable; Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 54 55 Admission Office • Two letters of recommendation (one from a mathematics or science teacher, and one 19 Foster Street from a guidance counselor); Worcester, MA 01608 • One written essay (500 words, describing the candidate’s basis for interest in MCPHS 508.373.5607/fax: 508.890.7987 and the selected program of study). AD to Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Bridge – July 1 Transcripts ADN to Master of Science in Nursing Bridge – July 1 Transcripts must clearly indicate all credits and grades received and indicate coursework cur- BS in Health Sciences Degree Completion – June 1 rently in progress. All transcripts must be official and presented in a sealed envelope with the Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway – May 1 institution’s stamp or a college/university official’s signature across the closure. Photocopies Certificate in Applied Natural Products v June 1 and hand-carried documents not in a sealed, stamped envelope are not accepted. Certificate in Health Policy – July 1 Certificate in Regulatory Affairs – July 1 All deposited students are expected to submit a final high school transcript by July 15 of the Master of Applied Natural Products – June 1 year of entry. The diploma awarded and the date of the award must be clearly indicated on Master of Science in Dental Hygiene – July 1 the final transcript. Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner Track) – July 1 Standardized Tests Master of Science in Nursing (Generalist Track) – July 1 First-year applicants are required to submit official reports of standardized test scores as fol- Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy – July 1 lows: Master of Radiologist Assistant Studies – September 15 • Applicants for first-year admission are required to submit official test scores from either the SAT I or ACT; First-Year/Freshmen Admission (Boston) Only the highest SAT or ACT scores will be considered as part of the final admission decision. Requirements MCPHS requires you to submit all scores from all exams taken. Each time a new score is An applicant’s secondary school program of study must include at least 16 units of course- submitted the applicant’s record will be updated with the new high scores. work in the following subject areas: • Candidates for whom English is not their primary spoken language are required to take • four units of English the TOEFL or IELTS. This test requirement may be waived on an individual basis for • three units of mathematics (algebra I and II; geometry) applicants who have attended all four years of high school in the United States (exclu- • two units of social sciences (including one in history) sive of ESL courses), and have scored 450 or higher on the Critical Reading section of • two units of laboratory science (one each in biology and chemistry) the SAT. (Please refer to“International Applicants” section) • five units of additional college preparatory courses Official score reports must be sent directly to the Admission Office from the testing agency. Eligible applicants for first-year admission cannot have completed more than 11 credits at Advanced Course Credit another college or university. Freshmen may be awarded a limited amount of MCPHS course equivalency credit in trans- Early Action fer for AP (Advanced Placement) courses, IB (International Baccalaureate) courses, and/or Candidates with solid academic records who have decided that MCPHS is a “top choice” college coursework taken during high school. Specific policies that govern MCPHS transfer college are encouraged to apply for “early action.” Applicants must submit the application credit equivalency are explained in detail in the Transfer Admission section of this catalog. and all required materials by November 15. The Admission Office makes decisions on Early Delayed Enrollment for Accepted Students Application admission Students who are accepted for first-year admission may request approval to delay enrollment An application for transfer admission is reviewed when the file is complete. To be considered (Deferral) for one full academic year. To do so they must: complete, the transfer applicant’s file must contain all of the following: • Submit a written request to the Admission Office; • Completed application, which can be found online for all programs (except PharmD) admission • Promise, in writing, that they will not attend any other college of university during the at www.mcphs.edu; deferral period. • Payment of the $70.00 non-refundable application fee; MCPHS reserves the right to deny requests for deferral. If a request for deferral is approved, • Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended; the candidate must pay a $500 non-refundable enrollment deposit. This deposit will reserve • Official high school transcript(s) or official GED test scores; a place in the class starting in the fall of the following academic year. If the student enrolls at that time, the deposit will be credited in full towards the first semester tuition. • Official reports of standardized test scores, if applicable (see below); Students are cancelled from the accepted applicant pool if: • Two letters of recommendation (see below); • They are denied deferral and choose not to enroll at the College in the fall for which • Written essay (500-word essay describing the candidate’s basis for interest in MCPHS they were admitted; or and the selected program of study). • They defer but do not enroll in the fall of the academic year following the deferral pe- Students applying to the Doctor of Pharmacy program must apply through PharmCAS 56 riod. (www.pharmcas.org). A supplemental application must also be completed, and can be found 57 at www.mcphs.edu. Students who are cancelled from the accepted applicant pool must forfeit the $500 enrollment deposit and their accepted student status. Transcripts must clearly indicate all credits and grades received and indicate coursework currently in progress. All transcripts must be official and presented in a sealed envelope with the Institutional Agreements institution’s stamp or a college/university official’s signature across the closure. Photocopies MCPHS has agreements with academic institutions that offer a seamless pathway of study and hand-carried documents not in a sealed, stamped envelope are not accepted. Official from the Premedical and Health Studies major to a variety of graduate and professional transcripts reflecting prerequisite courses must be received in the Admission Office no later degree programs (see details throughout the catalog, or at www.mcphs.edu). The College than the Add-Drop deadline of the term of entry. Students failing to submit these docu- also has an agreement for Health Psychology and Pharmaceutical and Health Care Business ments by this deadline will be dropped from all classes. students who plan to seek a master’s degree. Standardized Tests Prospective first-year students should speak with an admission counselor at the College about Applicants for transfer admission are required to submit official reports of standardized test prerequisites for admission into the Premedical and Health Studies, Pharmaceutical and scores as indicated below: Health Care Business, or Health Psychology majors for these programs. • Candidates who have completed fewer than 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of college Transfer Admission (Boston) or university credit are required to submit official score reports of either the SAT I or Note: All candidates must refer to the General Information section for additional information ACT. including interviews, mailing address and deadlines. • Candidates for whom English is not their primary spoken language are required to take Candidates for transfer admission for BS degree programs have completed an equivalent of the TOEFL or IELTS. This test requirement may be waived on an individual basis for one or more semesters (a minimum of 12 semester hours) of college or university level courses applicants who have attended all four years of high school in the United States (exclu- and are applying for admission to one of the MCPHS undergraduate (e.g., BS in Dental sive of ESL courses and have scored 450 or higher on the Critical Reading section of the Hygiene), certificate or first professional degree (e.g., PharmD) programs. This includes ap- SAT), or have an earned degree (bachelor or higher) from a U.S. college or university. (Please refer to“International Applicants” section) plicants to these programs who have one or more earned degree(s). Requirements • Official score reports must be sent directly to the Admission Office from the appropriate Candidates for transfer admission to BS programs must have a cumulative academic grade testing agency. point average of at least 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale attained at a regionally accredited college Recommendations or university. Candidates for transfer admission to the PharmD program must have at least Candidates for transfer admission should submit two letters of recommendation. For candi- a 3.0 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale), attained at a regionally accredited college or university. dates currently attending a college or university (full-time or part-time), both recommenda- Preference is given to candidates who demonstrate: tions must be from professors (preferably mathematics or science; a recommendation from • Consistent academic performance in a full-time program with above average grades in their academic advisor may substitute for one). Candidates who are not enrolled in college mathematics and science without having to withdraw or repeat courses; or university courses may substitute work supervisors, although at least one faculty recommendation is preferred. • Ability to articulate clearly, in a written essay, reasons for their choice of program of Interview study at MCPHS. On-campus interviews are required for transfer applicants applying to the Doctor of Phar- macy program who intend to enter the first professional year (Year 3). These interviews are by invitation only. Candidates who are invited are contacted directly by the Admission Office. IBO (International Baccalaureate) courses will be accepted for transfer credit for selected admission Transfer of Credit coursework (limit of 18 credits). Students must achieve a score of 5 or better on an HL (high Candidates who are accepted as transfer students may receive a limited number of course level) IBO exam. Transfer credits are limited to exams for English, language, and the arts. credits in transfer. Please refer to Residency Requirements in the section on Academic Policies AP and IBO exceptions: Chemistry AP scores of 4 or better will be accepted as transfer credit admission and Procedures. Transfer credit is not awarded for life experience or work experience. Transfer for CHE 131 and CHE 132 for students who matriculate at MCPHS with existing college credit can be achieved through: credit for organic chemistry. Transfer students accepted into the professional phase of an • Coursework taken prior to enrollment at other colleges and universities; MCPHS degree program will receive transfer credit for IBO courses accepted by a previous college. In both of these instances, official AP and/or IBO exam documentation must be • Successful passing of AP and/or CLEP examinations (see below); provided to MCPHS no later than the add-drop deadline of the term of entry. • IB (International Baccalaureate) examinations. Candidates who desire to receive credit based on AP and CLEP examinations must arrange Transfer credit for professional coursework is very limited and is awarded on a case-by-case for official test score results to be sent directly from ETS (Educational Testing Service) to the basis through special petition to the dean of the school in which the program is offered. All Admission Office in Boston. A complete list of the AP and CLEP Examinations and the cor- petitions must be processed through the Admission Office and initiated by August 1 prior to responding MCPHS courses for which transfer of credit is allowed is available upon request fall enrollment or by January 1 if entering in the spring semester. through the Admission Office. Policies that determine the amount of transfer credit awarded and that identify courses ac- Courses taken for college credit that count toward the high school degree will receive transfer 58 cepted in transfer vary among programs. Candidates interested in transfer credit should con- credit only if the course was administered in a college setting. Courses taken in a high school 59 tact the Admission Office about their particular program of interest. that are taught by teachers who have been certified to offer “college level” courses will not receive transfer credit. Transfer credit for college courses that fulfill requirements for a high The Admission Office conducts a transfer credit evaluation on all transcripts in a candidate’s school degree is at the discretion of the Dean of Arts and Sciences. file during the application review process. Accepted students receive a written Transfer Credit Evaluation in their acceptance package. Courses considered for transfer credit must: Petition for Additional Transfer Credit A petition for additional credit is included in all transfer acceptance packages. Additional • Be comparable in breadth and depth to those in the preprofessional phase of the specific forms are available in the Admission Office. Accepted students who, after receipt of their program to which the candidate is applying. Comparability is determined by the Ad- Transfer Credit Evaluation, wish to request further review must submit a completed petition mission Office in collaboration with the Office of the Registrar, school deans, program with required documentation to the Admission Office no later than the add/drop deadline directors, and faculty in related discipline(s); of the term of entry. All petitions are initiated and processed through the Admission Office. • Have been successfully completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better at a regionally accredited college or university; Postbaccalaureate and Graduate Admission (Boston) • Have been completed within the last ten years at the time of enrollment. This restriction Note: All candidates must refer to the General Information section for additional information is limited to courses in the area of mathematics and the natural, physical and behavioral including interviews, mailing address and deadlines. sciences. Applications are accepted for the following graduate and postbaccalaureate programs: • Be submitted with an official transcript by the end of the student’s first add/drop period, Graduate Programs held the first week of classes. Courses not submitted by that time will not be awarded • Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical transfer credit. Economics and Policy, Pharmaceutics, or Pharmacology AP (Advanced Placement) Examination results are accepted for transfer credit for selected • Master of Physician Assistant Studies coursework. Students must achieve a score of 4 or better on an AP Examination for transfer Postbaccalaureate Programs credit to be awarded. Credit in transfer for AP coursework is limited to 18 semester hours • Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene of credit, depending on the subject. No AP credit will be awarded for CHE 131 Chemical • Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Principles I, CHE 132 Chemical Principles II, CHE 110 Basic Chemistry I, or CHE 210 • Bachelor of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Basic Chemistry II. No AP credit will be awarded to students in the Premedical and Health • Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology Studies program for BIO 151 Biology I or BIO 152 Biology II. • Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy • Bachelor of Science in Radiography CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) results are accepted as transfer credit for select Advanced Imaging Certificates for Licensed Radiologic Technologists subject matter. Candidates must receive a score of 50 or better per subject to be awarded • Computed Tomography CLEP credit. Transfer is limited to 18 CLEP credits and the examination(s) must be taken • Magnetic Resonance Imaging before the student’s first semester of enrollment at MCPHS. Those who achieve a score of less than 50 may not repeat the examination and must take the course. CLEP is an opportunity Requirements for students whose coursework is comparable but not otherwise transferable (e.g., exceeds the Note: Additional program specific requirements can be found in the individual program descrip- 10 year limit; earned grade is below C) and others who have not taken coursework but feel tions in this catalog. they have comparable knowledge. Candidates for admission to all graduate or postbaccalaureate programs must have: • An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; • An earned master’s degree in a related field for those applying to a PhD program within a college or university) for the following programs: Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, and Me- admission the Division of Graduate Studies; dicinal Chemistry. GRE scores are also required for the Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy • A TOEFL or IELTS is required of all candidates for whom English is not their primary program if an applicant has graduated from college within the last five years. spoken language. This test requirement may be waived on an individual basis for ap- Candidates for whom English is not their primary spoken language are required to take the A dmission plicants who have attended all four years of high school in the United States (exclusive TOEFL or IELTS. This test requirement may be waived on an individual basis for applicants of ESL courses) or have an earned degree (bachelor or higher) from a U.S. college or who have attended all four years of high school in the United States (exclusive of ESL courses) (Please reference the International Students section below.) university. and have scored 450 or higher on the Critical Reading section of the SAT, or have an earned Preference is given to those who have: degree (bachelor or higher) from a U.S. college or university. (Please refer to“International • An overall GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) with consistent performance of 3.0 or Applicants” section) better in prerequisite courses and other subjects related to the major field of study; Recommendations • Minimum GRE (Graduate Record Examination/General Test) scores of 1100 total Ver- Letters of recommendation must be sent from the recommender directly to the Admission bal and Quantitative and 3.5 in the Analytical Writing Section for Graduate Programs Office in a sealed envelope with the recommender’s signature over the closure. Personal (see “Standardized Tests” for a list of programs that require the GRE); copies, photocopies or hand-delivered recommendations that are not in individual sealed, • Volunteer, research or work experience related to the major field of study. stamped/signed envelopes are not acceptable. Application Graduate Transfer of Credit An application for graduate or postbaccalaureate admission is reviewed when the file is com- 60 Transfer credit for graduate-level coursework taken at other accredited institutions may be 61 plete. To be considered complete, the applicant’s file must contain all of the following: accepted for transfer toward a student’s degree requirements pending approval of the Gradu- • Completed application, which can be found online for all programs (except Physician ate Council. Only courses that are clearly relevant to the student’s program of study and have Assistant Studies) at www.mcphs.edu; not been used to fulfill requirements for another degree may be considered for transfer credit. • Payment of the $70.00, non-refundable application fee; A maximum of eight semester hours for MS and 12 semester hours for PhD programs may • Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, including those outside the be transferred for coursework in which grades of B or higher have been attained. In some U.S.; instances, transfer hours received in certain courses taken on a pass-fail basis may be approved • Official reports of GRE and TOEFL scores, if applicable; by the Graduate Council. It is the responsibility of the student’s graduate advisory committee • Two letters of recommendation from faculty or work/research supervisors, which solidly to determine the student’s comprehension of the material before such hours are shown on support the candidate’s ability to complete graduate-level work successfully in the cho- the program of study for credit toward the degree. Research credit from another institution sen discipline; cannot be accepted for transfer credit. Coursework must have been completed not more than • Written personal statement/biographical sketch which demonstrates ability to clearly two years prior to the date of the request for transfer. Transfer credit for all MS coursework, articulate career goals, reasons for choice of program of study at MCPHS, and insight including research credits, taken at MCPHS is acceptable for transfer toward a student’s PhD into personal strengths and weaknesses; degree requirements, provided that the coursework is clearly relevant to the student’s program • Resume of all professional work experience, additional professional and community of study. service activities, and any continuing education courses completed within the past three Graduate Student Status years; At the time of acceptance, each student is classified as regular, provisional, or non-matricu- • Applicants applying for the Advanced Certificate in Medical Imaging programs must lating. submit a copy of their current ARRT/NMTCB Certificate and certification number, a copy of the Massachusetts Radiation Control Program Radiologic Technologist li- Regular Status cense, and a copy of their current CPR certification. Candidates who have met all requirements for admission to a graduate degree program are Students applying to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program must apply through admitted as regular students. The transcript must show sufficient and satisfactory under- CASPA (www.caspaonline.org). Candidates with international credentials must refer to the graduate preparation in the major field, a minimum GRE score, and a TOEFL or IELTS section on International Admission in this catalog. Candidates must also complete a supple- score. (Please refer to“International Applicants” section) mental application, which can be found at www.mcphs.edu. Candidates who are accepted to the Master of Science track of Graduate Studies in the Phar- Transcripts maceutical Sciences and desire consideration for acceptance to the PhD track may do so after Transcripts must clearly indicate all credits and grades received and indicate coursework cur- successful completion of one full year in the master’s degree track at MCPHS. A candidate rently in progress. Degree(s) or diploma(s) that have been received, dates awarded, and major must submit a letter of petition to the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies carefully outlin- courses of study must be clearly noted. ing his or her career goals and reasons for consideration. Additional documentation may be requested at the discretion of the Associate Dean or the Graduate Advisory Committee. Can- All transcripts must be official and presented in a sealed envelope with the institution’s stamp didates will be notified of the decision by the Associate Dean. Those who are not approved or a college/university official’s signature on the closure. Photocopies and hand-carried docu- will continue in the master’s degree track contingent upon satisfactory performance. ments not in a sealed, stamped envelope are not accepted. Official transcripts must be received no later than the add-drop deadline of the term of entry. Full-time status for graduate students is defined as: Standardized Tests 1. Registered for 9 or more graduate credits, or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required (regardless of graduation date from 2. Registered for 6 or more graduate credits while appointed as a graduate assistant for 15–20 hours per week, or demic grade point average of at least 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale attained from a region- admission 3. Registered for PSB 880 Research (at least one graduate credit), or ally accredited college or university. 4. Registered for PSB 895 Graduate Student Extension (Thesis/Dissertation completion, • Candidates for admission to the DPT program must have minimum overall and pre- no credit), or requiste GPAs of 3.0, minimum grades of B- in all prerequisite courses, two letters of A dmission 5. Registered for DHY 895 Graduate Extension. recommendation (one professional and one academic preferred), resume, GRE with Provisional Status minimum scores of 550 per section, personal statement, and minimum 10 hours of The College may, at its discretion, admit candidates into a graduate degree program on a physical therapy exposure/experience in a clinical setting. trial basis as provisional students to ascertain their ability to do graduate work. Provisional Preference is given to candidates who demonstrate: students are those who have not met the minimum undergraduate grade point averages and/ • Consistent academic performance in a full-time program with above average grades in or GRE scores for admission. Provisional status may also be applied to students whose cre- mathematics and sciences without having to withdraw or repeat courses; dentials do not meet specific program requirements. Provisional students must adhere to • Ability to articulate clearly, in written essay, reasons for their choice of program study at regulations established by the Graduate Council and be working toward a degree on a full- MCPHS. time basis. Application In order to achieve regular status, the student must complete the equivalent of two academic An application for admission to the Worcester/Manchester MPAS or PharmD programs is semesters (at least nine semester hours) of full-time work with an overall grade point average reviewed when the file is complete. To be considered complete, the applicant’s file must 62 of 3.0. If the GRE was not taken by the student at the time of admission as a provisional contain a completed PharmCAS or CASPA application including the following docu- 63 student, the student must take the GRE during the first semester of provisional status. ments, which must be submitted directly to PharmCAS (www.pharmcas.org) or CASPA At any time during the first year of matriculation following completion of the above criteria, (www.caspaonline.org): a student may initiate an Approval for Change of Student Status in the Office of Graduate • Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended; Studies. However the student’s graduate advisor may also initiate the change and should do • Two letters of recommendation (see below); so when the student has met the required criteria, or may request the change of status before • Written essay the student has completed nine semester credits. The change from provisional to regular status must be approved by the Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies. No student may remain Additionally, the following documents must be submitted directly to the Admission Office on provisional status for more than two consecutive semesters. If a student admitted to pro- on the campus to which the applicant is applying: visional status fails to meet the conditions stated in the letter of admission, the student may • Completed Supplemental application with $40.00 non-refundable application fee; be dismissed from the program. • Official high school transcript(s) or official GED test scores for applicants without a bachelor’s degree; Admission (Worcester and Manchester) • Official reports of standardized test scores, if applicable (see below). Applications are accepted for the following programs: An application for admission to the BSN or DPT program is reviewed when the file is com- Accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) plete. To be considered complete, the applicant’s file must contain all of the following items: Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) • Completed application which can be found online at www.mcphs.edu; Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) • Payment of $70.00 non-refundable application fee; Doctor of Physical Therapy (Worcester) • Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended; Requirements • Official reports of standardized test scores, if applicable (see below); • Candidates for admission for the accelerated PharmD program that do not have a previ- • Two letters of recommendation (see below); ously earned BS or BA degree must have completed or will complete an equivalent of • Written essay (500-word essay describing the candidate’s basis for interest in MCPHS 66 semester hours of preprofessional coursework at the college or university level prior and the selected program of study); to entry in the program. Applicants that have a previously earned BS or BA degree from • Resume a U.S. accredited institution must have completed or will complete the equivalent of 39 Transcripts semester hours of math and science coursework at the college or university level prior to Official transcripts reflecting all prerequisite courses must be received in the Admission Office entry in the program. Candidates for transfer admission to the PharmD program must no later than the Add-Drop deadline of the term of entry. Students failing to submit these also have a cumulative academic grade point average of at least 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 documents by this deadline will be dropped from all classes. Transcripts must clearly indicate scale attained at a regionally accredited college or university. all credits and grades received. All transcripts must be official and presented in a sealed enve- • Candidates to the MPAS, BSN, and DPT programs must have completed a bachelor’s lope with the institution’s stamp or a college/university’s official signature across the closure. degree and prerequisite courses. Photocopies and hand-carried documents not in a sealed, stamped envelope are not accepted. • Candidates for admission to the MPAS program must have a cumulative and science Standardized Tests academic grade point average of at least 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale and a prerequisite Applicants for admission are required to submit official reports of standardized test scores as course grade point average of at least 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale attained at a regionally indicated below: accredited college or university. • Candidates for admission to the accelerated BSN program must have a cumulative aca- • Candidates for whom English is not their primary spoken language are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS. This test requirement may be waived on an individual basis for • Have been completed within the last ten years at the time of enrollment. This restriction admission applicants who have attended all four years of high school in the United States (exclu- is limited to courses in the area of mathematics and the natural, and physical sciences. sive of ESL courses) or have an earned degree (bachelor or higher) from a U.S. college • Be submitted with an official transcript by the end of the student’s first add/drop period, or university (exclusive of ESL courses). held the first week of classes. Students failing to submit these documents by this dead- A dmission • Candidates who have complete AP and/or CLEP exams are required to submit official line will be dropped from all classes. score reports (refer to Prerequisite Course Credit section for additional information). AP (Advanced Placement Examination) results are accepted for prerequisite course credit for • Official score reports must be sent directly to the Admission Office from the appropriate selected prerequisite coursework. Students must achieve a score of 4 or better on an AP testing agency. Examination for prerequisite credit to be awarded. Prerequisite credit for AP coursework is limited to 18 semester hours of credit, depending on the subject. Recommendations Candidates for Worcester/Manchester admission should submit two letters of recommenda- CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) results are accepted in prerequisite credit for se- tion. Preferably one letter of recommendation should be from a mathematics or science pro- lect subject matter. Candidates must receive a score of 50 or better per subject to be awarded fessor and one letter of recommendation from a work supervisor or academic advisor. Letters CLEP credit. Prerequisite course credit for CLEP examinations is limited to 18 semester of recommendation for the Doctor of Pharmacy or Master of Physician Assistant Studies hours of credit, depending on the subject. Those who receive scores less than 50 may not program should be submitted through PharmCAS or CASPA. Letters of recommendation repeat the examination and must take the course. CLEP is an opportunity for students whose for all other programs must be sent from the recommender directly to the Admission Of- coursework is comparable but not otherwise transferable (e.g., exceeds the 10 year limit; earned grade is below C) and others who have not taken coursework but feel they have com- 64 fice in a sealed envelope with the recommender’s signature over the closure. Personal copies, 65 photocopies or hand-delivered recommendations that are not in individual sealed, stamped/ parable knowledge. signed envelopes are not acceptable. IBO (International Baccalaureate) courses will be accepted for transfer credit for selected Interview coursework (limit of 18 credits). Students must achieve a score of 5 or better on an HL (high Interviews are required for applicants applying to the Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Physi- level) IBO exam. Transfer credits are limited to exams for English, language, and the arts. cian Assistant Studies and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. These interviews are by Candidates who desire to receive credit based on AP and CLEP examinations must arrange invitation only. Candidates who are invited are contacted directly by the Admission Office. for official test score results to be sent directly from College Board to the Admission Office Although interviews may not be required of candidates applying to other programs, all candi- in Worcester or Manchester. A complete list of the AP and CLEP Examinations and corre- dates are encouraged to attend one of several on-campus information sessions, meet with an sponding MCPHS courses for which prerequisite credit is allowed is available upon request admission counselor, and tour the College. To arrange an appointment or a tour, interested through the Admission Office. candidates should call the Manchester Admission Office at 603.314.1701 or the Worcester Courses taken for College credit that count toward the high school degree will receive transfer Admission Office at 508.373.5607. credit only if the course was administered in a college setting. Courses taken in high school Prerequisite Course Credit that are taught by teachers who have been certified to offer “college level” courses will not Candidates who are accepted to the Worcester/Manchester accelerated BSN, accelerated receive prerequisite credit. Prerequisite credit for college courses that fulfill requirements for a PharmD, Master of Physician Assistant Studies or Doctor of Physical Therapy program must high school degree is at the discretion of the Dean of Arts and Sciences. complete all prerequisite courses required of the program prior to matriculation. Prerequisite Admission (MCPHS Online) course credit is not awarded for life experience or work experience. Prerequisite course credit can be achieved through: Applications are accepted for the following programs: Coursework taken prior to enrollment at other regionally accredited colleges and universi- Graduate Programs ties; Master of Applied Natural Products Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Successful passing of AP and/or CLEP examinations (see below); Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (Family Nurse Practitioner) IB (International Baccalaureate) examinations. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (Generalist) Note: Transfer credit cannot be awarded for professional coursework. Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy Master of Radiologist Assistant Studies The Admission Office conducts a prerequisite course evaluation on all transcripts in a can- Certificate in Regulatory Affairs didate’s file during the application review process. Accepted students receive a written Pre- Certificate in Health Policy requisite Course Evaluation in their acceptance package. Courses considered for prerequisite Certificate in Applied Natural Products course credit must: Postbaccalaureate Programs • Be comparable in breadth and depth to the prerequisite courses required of the specific Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway program to which the candidate is applying. Comparability is determined by the Ad- Bridge Programs mission Office in collaboration with the Office of the Registrar, school deans, program directors, and faculty in related discipline(s); ADN to Master of Science in Nursing • Have been successfully completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better at a regionally ac- AD to Master of Science in Dental Hygiene credited college or university; Degree Completion Programs copy of their current CPR certification. admission BS in Health Sciences • Applicants to the AD to Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Bridge program must Requirements provide a copy of current license and proof of successful completion of the National Note: Additional program specific requirements can be found in the individual program descrip- Board Dental Hygiene Examination. A dmission tions in this catalog. • Candidates to the ADN to Master of Science in Nursing Bridge program must have an earned AD from a state approved program, 42 approved credits in Arts and Sci- Candidates for admission to all online graduate and postbaccalaureate programs must have: ences prerequisite courses, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in • An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; pre-licensure nursing courses, and an RN license to practice nursing (or eligibility). A • A TOEFL or IELTS is required of all candidates for whom English is not their pri- copy of the license must be provided. mary spoken language. This test requirement may be waived on an individual basis • Candidates to the MSN programs must have an earned BSN (Bachelor of Science in for applicants who have attended all four years of high school in the United States Nursing) from an accredited college or university and RN license eligibility. MSN (exclusive of ESL courses) or have an earned degree (bachelor or higher) from a U.S. candidates for admission must also have a cumulative academic grade point average of college or university. (Please refer to the “International Applicants” section) at least a 2.7 or better on a 4.0 scale or GRE scores of 1100 total (verbal and quantita- Candidates for admission to all online bridge and bachelor’s degree-completion programs tive) and 3.5 in analytical writing. A copy of the license must be provided. must have: • Candidates for transfer admission into the BS in Health Sciences Degree Completion • An earned associate’s degree from an accredited college or university; program must have a cumulative academic grade point average of at least 2.5 or higher 66 • A TOEFL or IELTS is required of all candidates for whom English is not their pri- on a 4.0 scale attained at a regionally accredited college or university. Candidates must 67 mary spoken language. This test requirement may be waived on an individual basis also hold an associate’s degree or certificate in a health sciences field and be currently for applicants who have attended all four years of high school in the United States employed in an area of health care. (exclusive of ESL courses) or have an earned degree (bachelor or higher) from a U.S. Transcripts college or university. (Please refer to the “International Applicants” section) Transcripts must clearly indicate all credits and grades received and indicate coursework cur- Preference is given to those who have: rently in progress. Degree(s) or diploma(s) that have been received, dates awarded, and major • An overall GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) with consistent performance of 3.0 or courses of study must be clearly noted. better in prerequisite courses and other subjects related to the major field of study; All transcripts must be official and presented in a sealed envelope with the institution’s stamp • Minimum GRE (Graduate Record Examination/General Test) scores of 1100 total or a college/university official’s signature on the closure. Photocopies and hand-carried docu- Verbal and Quantitative and 3.5 in the Analytical Writing Section for Graduate Pro- ments not in a sealed, stamped envelope are not accepted. Official transcripts must be re- grams (see “Standardized Tests” for a list of programs that require the GRE); ceived no later than the add-drop deadline of the term of entry. • Volunteer, research or work experience related to the major field of study. Standardized Tests Application Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required for the Regulatory Affairs and An application for online admission is reviewed when the file is complete. To be considered Health Policy program if an applicant has graduated from college within the last five years. complete, the applicant’s file must contain all of the following: Candidates for whom English is not their primary spoken language are required to take the • Completed application, which can be found online for all programs (http://online. TOEFL or IELTS. This test requirement may be waived on an individual basis for applicants mcphs.edu) who have attended all four years of high school in the United States (exclusive of ESL courses) • Official reports of GRE and TOEFL scores, if applicable; and have scored 450 or higher on the Critical Reading section of the SAT, or have an earned • Two letters of recommendation from faculty or work/research supervisors, which sol- degree (bachelor or higher) from a U.S. college or university. (Please refer to the “International idly support the candidate’s ability to complete coursework successfully in the chosen Applicants” section) discipline; Recommendations • Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, including those outside Letters of recommendation must be sent from the recommender directly to the Admission the U.S. (for Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway applicants, only the Office in a sealed envelope with the recommender’s signature over the closure. Personal transcript from the college at which the BS in Pharmacy was earned is required); copies, photocopies or hand-delivered recommendations that are not in individual sealed, • Written personal statement/biographical sketch which demonstrates ability to clearly stamped/signed envelopes are not acceptable. articulate career goals, reasons for choice of program of study at MCPHS, and insight Graduate Transfer of Credit into personal strengths and weaknesses; • Resume of all professional work experience, additional professional and community Transfer credit for graduate-level coursework taken at other accredited institutions may be service activities, and any continuing education courses completed within the past accepted for transfer toward a student’s degree requirements pending approval of the Gradu- three years; ate Council. Only courses that are clearly relevant to the student’s program of study and have • A copy of a valid pharmacy license is required for Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Phar- not been used to fulfill requirements for another degree may be considered for transfer credit. macy Pathway students. A maximum of eight semester hours for MS programs may be transferred for coursework in • Applicants applying for the Master of Radiologist Assistant Studies program must which grades of B or higher have been attained. In some instances, transfer hours received in submit a copy of their current ARRT Certificate and certification number, a copy of certain courses taken on a pass-fail basis may be approved by the Graduate Council. It is the the Massachusetts Radiation Control Program Radiologic Technologist license, and a responsibility of the student’s graduate advisory committee to determine the student’s comprehension of the material before such hours are shown on the program of study for credit World Education Services (WES) admission toward the degree. Research credit from another institution cannot be accepted for transfer 212.966.6311 credit. Coursework must have been completed not more than two years prior to the date of www.wes.org the request for transfer. A course-by-course evaluation is required. Photocopies of transcripts and test scores are not A dmission Graduate Student Status accepted. Official transcripts for courses taken outside the U.S. must also be submitted di- At the time of acceptance, each student is classified as regular, provisional, or non-matricu- rectly to the Admission Office in addition to the WES evaluation. lating. All official transcripts from U.S. institutions must also be submitted per the application of Regular Status the program to which you are applying. Please see the Freshman, Transfer, and Graduate ap- Candidates who have met all requirements for admission to a graduate degree program are plication sections of the College Catalog for more information. admitted as regular students. The transcript must show sufficient and satisfactory under- Official TOEFL or IELTS Test Scores graduate preparation in the major field, a minimum GRE score, and a TOEFL or IELTS MCPHS requires all students whose first language is not English to submit official TOEFL score. (Please refer to the “International Applicants” section) (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Full-time status for graduate students is defined as: System) test scores. This requirement may be waived on an individual basis for applicants who have attended all four years of high school in the United States (exclusive of ESL courses) 1. Registered for 9 or more graduate credits, or and achieved a minimum score of 450 on the critical reading section of the SAT. 68 2. Registered for 6 or more graduate credits while appointed as a graduate assistant for 69 15–20 hours per week, or • The minimum required TOEFL score for all MCPHS undergraduate programs is 79 3. Registered for PSB 880 Research (at least one graduate credit), or for the Internet-based exam, 213 for the computer-based exam, or 550 for the paper- 4. Registered for PSB 895 Graduate Student Extension (Thesis/Dissertation completion, based exam. no credit), or • The minimum required TOEFL score for all MCPHS graduate programs is 90 5. Registered for DHY 895 Graduate Extension. • The minimum required IELTS score is 6.5 for all undergraduate programs. • MCPHS does not accept scores that are more than two years old. Provisional Status TOEFL exam information can be found on the Internet at www.ets.org. IELTS exam infor- The College may, at its discretion, admit candidates into a graduate degree program on a mation can be found at www.ielts.org. trial basis as provisional students to ascertain their ability to do graduate work. Provisional International Student Visa Information students are those who have not met the minimum undergraduate grade point averages and/ Most non-U.S. citizens require a Form I-20 and visa to study in the United States (Canadian or GRE scores for admission. Provisional status may also be applied to students whose cre- citizens do not need visas). The Form I-20 is the first step in the visa process. A Form I-20 dentials do not meet specific program requirements. Provisional students must adhere to is a government document that informs the United States government that you are eligible regulations established by the Graduate Council and be working toward a degree on a full- for F-1 Student Status. It certifies that you are or expect to be a “bona fide” student; that time basis. you meet our admission requirements, that you will pursue a full course of study, and you In order to achieve regular status, the student must complete the equivalent of two academic have the financial capability to study and live in the United States for the duration of your semesters (at least nine semester hours) of full-time work with an overall grade point average program. The Office of International Programs at MCPHS issues a Form I-20 to eligible of 3.0. If the GRE was not taken by the student at the time of admission as a provisional students after they have been accepted to the College, submitted their enrollment deposit, student, the student must take the GRE during the first semester of provisional status. and have correctly filled out and submitted the Form I-20 application and supporting materials. Copies of the MCPHS Form I-20 application and supporting materials can be found at At any time during the first year of matriculation following completion of the above criteria, www.mcphs.edu/international. a student may initiate an Approval for Change of Student Status in the Office of Graduate Studies. However the student’s graduate advisor may also initiate the change and should do Your financial support can come from any combination of the following sources in the Unit- so when the student has met the required criteria, or may request the change of status before ed States and abroad: the student has completed nine semester credits. The change from provisional to regular 1) SPONSORS (parent(s), relative(s), spouse, organization(s), government, etc.) Each of status must be approved by the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies. No student may remain your sponsors is required to complete and sign an Affidavit of Support form. Sponsors may on provisional status for more than two consecutive semesters. If a student admitted to pro- also provide you with support in the form of room and board. Free room and board is when visional status fails to meet the conditions stated in the letter of admission, the student may you live with someone and don’t have to pay for your room and food. be dismissed from the program. 2) PERSONAL FUNDS that come from your own resources, not those of a sponsor. International Applicants 3) FUNDS FROM MCPHS such as a scholarship, assistantship, or fellowship. All applicants, including U.S. citizens and permanent residents, who have academic creden- As a reminder, F-1 status students are not permitted to work without authorization. Ques- tials from countries outside the United States also are required to supply additional docu- tions regarding the I-20 process should be directed to the Office of International Programs ments in order to be considered for admission. at 617.879.5905. Non-U.S. Transcripts Candidates must submit official transcripts of coursework taken outside the U.S. to: tuition, room & board, Fees Tuition, Room & Board, Fees PROGRAM/DEGREE 12–18 CREDITS (FALL & SPRING) PER CREDIT HOUR Bachelor of Science $25,650 $945 Chemistry 2011–2012 Academic Program Tuition Dental Hygiene* Tuition charges for each academic term will be determined using the following criteria: Health Psychology • Boston students enrolled in 12 to 18 credits for fall and spring semesters will be charged Health Sciences the flat tuition rate for qualifying programs. Medical and Molecular Biology • Boston students enrolled in fewer than 12 credits for fall and spring semesters, including Medical Imaging and Therapeutics* graduate students, will be charged at $945 per credit rate. Nursing* • All students enrolled in more than 18 credits per fall/spring semester will be charged Pharmaceutical and Health Care Business

tuition, room & board, Fees $945 per credit in addition to the flat tuition charge. Pharmaceutical Sciences • Students’ registrations that are in excess of the cumulative 69 credit threshold in the Pharmacology/Toxicology Boston PharmD program will be charged at the professional rate. Premedical and Health Studies • Boston students enrolled in summer sessions will be charged at the per credit rate except for majors in the School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics, Dental Hygiene BS, and Public Health 70 Nursing, which have a flat summer tuition rate of 9 or more credits. *These programs include a mandatory summer term with an additional $11,500 tuition charge 71 • Worcester and Manchester students enrolled in 6 or more credits per semester will be charged the flat tuition rate except for Nursing students. Worcester/Manchester Nurs- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) ing students enrolled in 12 to 18 credits will be charged the flat tuition rate for fall and Boston (entry level program) spring semesters. For the summer semester the flat tuition rate for Nursing is 9 or more 0-69 credits $25,650 $945 credits. 70+ credits (professional rate) $30,200 $945 • Students enrolled in all degree and certificate programs at MCPHS Online during the Clinical Rotations (all charged per credit) $945 2011–2012 academic year will pay $850/credit hour. There are no fees for MCPHS Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway $945 Online students in the 2011–2012 academic year. Worcester/Manchester 3-Year Program $41,100 (annual) NA MCPHS Online Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) $38,000 (annual) NA Graduate Programs Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Master of Applied Natural Products Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Boston Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (Family Nurse Practitioner) Didactic Years $30,200 $945 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (Generalist) Clinical Rotations (all charged per credit) $945 Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy Manchester/Worcester $38,000 (annual) NA Master of Radiologist Assistant Studies (postbaccalaureate) Certificate in Regulatory Affairs MS and PhD Graduate Programs $945 Certificate in Health Policy Certificate in Applied Natural Products Certificate Programs Postbaccalaureate Programs Advanced Medical Imaging $330 Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway (Computed Tomography and Magnetic Bridge Programs Resonance Imaging) ADN to Master of Science in Nursing AD to Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Non-matriculated Students NA $945 Degree Completion Programs Course Audit Fee $625 BS in Health Sciences • Other program specific tuition policies are noted below. Fees Application Fee (non-refundable) $70 Acceptance Deposit Fee (non-refundable—deposit will be applied toward tuition) Boston and Manchester campuses $500 Worcester $750 Orientation Fee (required of all new students) $100 tuition, room & board, Fees Comprehensive Service Fee (per term) 6 person type A $7,140 Incorporates registration, technology, and student activity fees 6 person type B $6,540 Boston Campus Students enrolled at least half-time $405/semester Boston Board Fee Students enrolled less than half-time $210/semester Fennell Building, academic year contract $1,475/semester Undergraduate half-time status is 6 credits; Matricaria Building, academic year contract $740/semester graduate half-time status is 5 credits. Worcester Campus $270/semester Room Damage Deposit Manchester Campus $270/semester This deposit is applied toward the student’s account and is refundable $200 contingent upon inspection after the room has been vacated.

tuition, room & board, Fees Dental Hygiene Clinical Equipment Fees 1st year Postbaccalaureate BS, and 2nd year BS $2600 Residence Hall Dues (Boston and Worcester campuses—once per year) $105 2nd year Postbaccalaureate BS, and 3rd year BS $850

Health Insurance 72 Boston–Physician Assistant and PharmD Clinical Year Fee $1,300/year 73 (One-time fee for all students in their final clinical year) Per Year: $1,860

Nursing According to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and MCPHS policy, all matriculated stu- Boston (final four semesters) $290/semester dents (regardless of enrollment) must be covered by a health insurance program. The College Worcester/Manchester (all four semesters) $290/semester makes available a general health insurance program which meets these standards. This policy is provided by an independent carrier beginning September 1st and continuing 12 months. Graduation Fee $230 Insurance brochures will be available online. Students will be automatically enrolled in this plan unless a waiver is completed and received by Student Financial Services prior to the first day of classes. Students registering late must submit the waiver at that time. The waiver Residence Hall Fees stipulates that personal coverage will be maintained during the enrollment period. If Student Financial Services does not receive the waiver prior to the first day of classes, the student Room Reservation Deposit Fee (non-refundable) $250 will be billed for the insurance premium and will remain responsible for payment of said (deposit will be applied toward residence hall fees) premium. The waiver must be renewed annually. All international students will be enrolled in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Student Health Room Fee (Boston Campus) Insurance Plan automatically, with the exception of those international students whose spon- Fennell Building soring institutions have a signed agreement with MCPHS that complies with the College’s academic year contract $4,950/semester health insurance waiver requirements, or international students with a plan for which their summer only $1,680/session health insurance company’s primary home office is based in the United States AND the Matricaria Building policy provides comparable coverage to the College student health insurance plan. Interna- double, academic year contract $5,075/semester tional students who do not fall under one of the two conditions above MUST purchase the single, academic year contract $5,425/semester College’s student health insurance plan. double, summer only $1,680/session Criminal Background Information Fees single, summer only $1,850/session Any out-of-pocket expenses for criminal or sex offender background checks, including, without limitation, so called Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI), Sex Offender Room Fee (Worcester Campus) Record Information (SORI) checks, or Level I background checks, that may be required by Borysek Living and Learning Center clinical rotation sites, including site fees and the processing fee of the Criminal History Sys- tems Board must be paid by the student. 12 month contract Studio $11,136 Credit Cards 2 person type A $11,136 The College accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express, through our online 2 person type B $8,928 payment provider. 3 person $10,506 4 person $10,506 Payment Schedule College Withdrawals and Refunds tuition, room & board, Fees Tuition and applicable fees are due and payable on a semester basis, prior to the following The following graduated scale of charges for tuition and residence hall fees is used for pur- deadlines: poses of determining refunds for students completely withdrawing from the College during Fall semester: August 1, 2011 the semester. Spring semester: December 15, 2011 Period of attendance Refund Summer semester: May 1, 2012 Add/drop period 100% Students not adhering to these deadlines may be administratively withdrawn from the Col- First week after the add/drop period 50% lege. Second week after the add/drop period 25% For students with outstanding balances, the College reserves the right to refuse: Third week and beyond after the add/drop period 0% a) official transcripts, tuition, room & board, Fees Students who withdraw from the College must contact Academic Resource Center (Boston) b) the diploma certifying graduation, or Academic Support Services (Worcester and Manchester) at the time of withdrawal and c) to complete board examination certification, or complete an official form. Approved refunds are computed on the basis of the date appearing d) to register the student for any additional coursework. on the form. Absence from class without completing the form does not constitute withdrawal from A late payment fee will be assessed for all outstanding balances immediately following the the College. 74 due date. 75 Late Fees Late Payment Fee $500 Late Registration Fee $150 Returned Check Fee $100 If a student has more than two checks returned by the bank, he/she will be required to make all future payments by cash, money order, certified bank check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa or American Express. Other Estimated Expenses In addition to the direct costs of tuition and fees, and room and board, students should also budget for indirect expenses such as books and supplies (approximately $1000 per academic year), transportation expenses and other miscellaneous expenses that will vary depending on personal spending habits and choices. Address Changes Address change forms are located outside the offices of the Registrar and Student Financial Services. Current students can change their address online using WebAdvisor. Student bills are mailed to the permanent address. Add/Drop Period The add/drop period deadline for all programs is specified for each academic term, usually within the first week of classes. During the add/drop period, tuition is fully refundable for a course withdrawal. Tuition accounts are adjusted automatically, and any additional charges must be paid at the time of the transaction. After the add/drop deadline, there will be no tuition refund for course withdrawal. S tudent f inancial services Student Financial Services Undergraduate Students Students in the following programs are considered undergraduate students for financial aid purposes: • Chemistry Applying for Financial Aid • Dental Hygiene The Office of Student Financial Services at MCPHS is dedicated to providing comprehensive • Diagnostic Medical Sonography education financing counseling to students and their families. The staff is available to assist • Health Psychology students by answering questions regarding the aid application process, their financial aid • Health Sciences award and their student account. • Magnetic Resonance Imaging The College offers a variety of scholarships, loans, and employment opportunities to assist • Medical and Molecular Biology students in meeting the costs of education that cannot be met through the family’s own • Nuclear Medicine Technology • Nursing S tudent f inancial services resources. To apply for financial aid for the 2011-2012 academic year the only application required is the 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA • PharmD–Boston Campus: Years 1–4 can be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students who submitted a 2010-2011 FAFSA • Pharmaceutical and Health Care Business should use their PIN (personal identification number) from the Department of Education to • Pharmaceutical Sciences complete the online renewal application. • Pharmacology/Toxicology 76 • Premedical and Health Studies 77 The Office of Student Financial Services will notify students if additional information or • Public Health documentation is required to complete their financial aid applications. Students should not • Radiation Therapy send additional documentation unless requested to do so by Student Financial Services. • Radiography Notification of Awards: Award letters will be mailed to freshmen and new transfer students Graduate Students on a rolling basis, once the student’s financial aid file is complete. Continuing students se- Students in the following programs are considered graduate/professional students for finan- lected for verification will be awarded once all documentation has been received and the cial aid purposes: verification process is complete. A student must reapply for aid each year; however, aid pack- • Master of Science in Applied Natural Products ages may vary from one year to the next. The student’s demonstrated need is recalculated each • Master of Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy year, and award amounts are contingent upon the College’s level of allocated funds. • Master of Physician Assistant Studies (Boston and Manchester/Worcester) Eligibility for Financial Aid • PharmD–Boston campus (the fifth and sixth years of this program are considered graduate/professional) In order to be considered for financial aid, a student must be enrolled or accepted for admis- • PharmD–Worcester/Manchester campuses: all years (unless advised by Student sion as at least a half-time student at the College and must be eligible for federal financial aid. Financial Services) To be eligible for federal student aid you must be: • Doctor of Physical Therapy • Master of Radiologist Assistant Studies • a citizen, permanent resident, or eligible non-resident of the United States; • Master of Science in Dental Hygiene • registered with the Selective Service or exempt from registration; • Master of Science in Nursing • not in default on any federal student loan or owing a refund on any federal grant; and • Master of Science/PhD in Medicinal Chemistry • in good academic standing. • Master of Science/PhD in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy With the exception of the Canadian Academic Achievement Award, the College is not able • Master of Science/PhD in Pharmaceutics to award funds to international students. • Master of Science/PhD in Pharmacology By completing the application instructions previously outlined, students are automatically Students whose program is not listed here should contact the Office of the Registrar for as- considered for all possible funding opportunities, including those offered by the federal gov- sistance in identifying their degree standing. ernment, the state (if eligible), and the College. Please keep in mind that students who meet Dependency Status the March 15th financial aid application deadline are given priority consideration for all avail- For the 2011-2012 school year (July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012), the U.S. Department able funds. Late applicants receive reduced funding levels. of Education considers the following students to be independent of their parent(s) for pur- Degree Standing poses of awarding federal financial aid: A student’s standing as an undergraduate or graduate student is an important factor in the • Students who were born before January 1, 1988 financial aid application and award process. The FAFSA asks students to identify whether • Students who are orphans, wards of the court, or were wards of the court until age 18 they are in an undergraduate or graduate/professional program. These questions should be • Students who are veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces answered based on the following criteria: • Students who have children, if they provide more than half of the support for the child • Students who have dependents (other than a child or spouse) living with them, if they provide more than half of the support for the dependent • Students who are married • Students who will be graduate/professional students in 2011-2012. (See Degree Stand- The following programs require at least half-time enrollment. Less than half-time enrollment S tudent f inancial services ing to determine if you are considered a graduate/professional student for financial aid will result in complete loss of the award. Half-time enrollment is defined as 6 credits for purposes.) undergraduate students and 5 credits for graduate students. • Students who are serving on active duty in the armed forces for purposes other than • Federal Perkins Loan training • Federal PLUS Loan • Students who are or were emancipated minors as determined by a court • Federal Stafford Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) • Students who are or were in a legal guardianship as determined by a court • Federal Work-Study • Students who are or were considered an unaccompanied youth that was homeless • Most Alternative Loans As the criteria above indicate, financial independence is not one of the criteria used in de- Graduate Students termining whether a student is considered dependent or independent. Parental data must Graduate students who want to apply for assistantships, scholarships, and fellowships should be provided on the FAFSA for students who are unable to answer yes to one of the listed contact the Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies.

S tudent f inancial services criteria. The College uses the U.S. Department of Education definition of dependency status for all federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid programs. Students should refer to Graduate Assistantships. The College has a limited number of graduate assistantships that the FAFSA for specific details on each of the above criteria or contact the Office of Student are competitively awarded to qualified full-time students in the Division of Graduate Stud- Financial Services for assistance in determining status. ies, including international students. Full-time graduate assistants may be eligible to receive remission of tuition up to the maximum of 12 semester hour credits per academic year. No Prior Bachelor’s Degree 78 final commitment for assistantships can be made until an applicant has been accepted with 79 Students who are in possession of a prior baccalaureate degree preceding their enrollment at the remitted matriculation fee. These are awarded on a highly selective basis, with preference the College are not eligible for certain grant programs, including the Federal Pell Grant, Fed- given to students who have been enrolled at the College after one full year of graduate study. eral Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and state scholarship/grant programs. Scholarships and Fellowships. Among the scholarships and fellowships available for graduate Massachusetts Residency study are the following: Massachusetts residency is defined as those students who have resided in Massachusetts for purposes other than attending college for at least one year prior to the beginning of the academic • Rho Chi Graduate Scholarship year. (The beginning of the academic year is defined as July 1 by the Commonwealth.) Parents • American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Fellowship of dependent students must also have resided in Massachusetts for at least one year prior to • United States Pharmacopeia Fellowship the beginning of the academic year. Programs funded by the Commonwealth are limited to International Applicants undergraduate students. • Financial aid in the form of grants and loans is not available to international students. Enrollment Status Satisfactory Academic Progress Financial aid awards are based on full-time attendance at the College. Full time attendance The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, requires the College to establish minimum is defined as a minimum of 12 credits per semester for undergraduate students and 9 credits standards of “satisfactory academic progress” for students receiving financial aid. The College per semester for graduate students. (See Degree Standing to determine if you are considered a applies these standards to all federal, state, and institutional funds for the purpose of main- graduate/professional student for financial aid purposes.) Enrollment is reviewed for all stu- taining a consistent policy for all students receiving financial assistance. Student Financial dents receiving financial aid at the end of the official add/drop period each semester, at which Services will only disburse financial aid to those students who are in good academic standing time adjustments to financial aid awards are made. and are making satisfactory progress toward completion of their degree. The following programs require full-time enrollment. Less than full-time enrollment will A student is not making satisfactory academic progress if any of the following conditions result in complete loss of the award. exist: • Gilbert Grant • The student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA) is below 2.0 at the endofthe • Health Professions Loan second year of their academic program. Grade point averages are reviewed by the Aca- • MASSGrant demic Standing Committee at the end of each semester. • Most State Grants • The student’s original year of graduation is delayed by more than two semesters. A student The following programs are pro-rated based on enrollment status. For these programs, under- will be allowed to receive financial aid funding for a maximum of five academic years to graduate students will lose 25% of their award if they are enrolled in 9-11 credits, they will complete a four-year undergraduate program, or seven academic years for the six-year lose 50% of their award if they are enrolled in 6-8 credits, and they will lose 100% of their Doctor of Pharmacy (Boston) and the Physician Assistant Studies degrees. Approved award if they are enrolled in 1-5 credits. Graduate students will lose 100% of their award if leaves of absence are exempt from this calculation. they are enrolled in less than 5 credits. • The student completes (finishes with a passing grade) less than 66% of all attempted coursework, as calculated at the end of spring semester each year. Grades of “W” (with- • Federal Pell Grant (students enrolled in 1-5 credits receive a pro-rated portion of the Pell drawn) and “I” (incomplete) are not considered passing grades. grant) • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Satisfactory academic progress is reviewed at the end of each payment period. If a student is • MCPHS Scholarship not making satisfactory academic progress he or she will be placed on financial aid warning. A student then has one semester to make satisfactory progress. If after one semester on financial aid warning, a student is not making satisfactory academic progress, the student becomes reported on the FAFSA for the student, spouse, and/or parent. Information that must be S tudent f inancial services ineligible for aid. verified includes adjusted gross income, federal tax paid, untaxed income, number of family members in the household, and the number of children in the household who are enrolled Students who are ineligible for financial aid because they are not making satisfactory aca- at least half-time in college. demic progress may appeal. Appeals are considered when a student has been able to complete coursework in a fashion that corrects the reason that caused him/her to lose financial aid If you are selected for verification, you will be asked to submit signed copies of the 2010 fed- eligibility, or when extraordinary circumstances (for example, student illness, the illness or eral tax returns, including all pages, schedules, and W-2s, for any person whose information death of a family member) have prevented the student from achieving satisfactory academic was reported on the FAFSA (student, spouse, and/or parent). Continuing students selected progress. Students considering a satisfactory academic progress appeal should contact the Of- for verification will be awarded once all documentation has been received and the verification fice of Student Financial Services to make an appointment. process is complete. Non-matriculating students are not eligible for financial aid. Federal, state, and institutional financial aid cannot be disbursed to a student who has been selected for verification until the verification process is completed. Failure to complete the

S tudent f inancial services Process for Awarding Financial Aid verification process may result in cancellation of financial aid. The College reserves the right to verify any file that appears to contain discrepant information. In selecting financial aid recipients, primary emphasis is placed upon financial need, availability of funds, the student’s academic achievement, and/or satisfactory academic progress. Additional Student Financial Services Determining Need Appeal Process 80 To determine a student’s need, the College uses the FAFSA. The information provided on the Students and parents may appeal their financial aid award due to a significant and unforeseen 81 FAFSA is used to determine what amount a family can be expected to contribute toward the change in circumstances or if there is information that was not provided on the original cost of attending the College (EFC). application materials. For additional details regarding the financial aid appeal process, refer The College uses the standardized Federal Methodology (FM) formula in computing the to the 2011-2012 MCPHS Student Financial Services Handbook. All appeals must be in expected parental and student contributions. Some of the factors used in the analysis include writing and include documentation of the reasons for requesting the re-evaluation of the income, assets, family size, and number of family members in college. The student’s expected financial aid package, as well as complete tax forms and W-2s for the student and parent (if contribution is added to the parental expected contribution to produce the total expected student is dependent). family contribution. The student’s financial need is determined by subtracting the expected Applying Financial Aid to Your Student Account family contribution from the total cost of attending the College. The cost of attendance If all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the student and parents, financial aid will includes tuition and fees, an allowance for room and board, books and supplies, travel, and be applied to a student’s account after add/drop each semester. Failure to submit the necessary other education-related expenses. paperwork will result in the delay and possible cancellation of your financial aid. The Financial Aid Package Refunds After the student’s financial need is determined, Student Financial Services will develop a Students will automatically receive a refund for any excess funds (credit balance) on their financial aid package for the student. MCPHS utilizes scholarships, loans, and employment student account each semester. Refunds will be available 7-10 days after the completion opportunities to assist students in meeting as much of their demonstrated financial need of the add/drop period each semester following verification of student enrollment. Students as possible. The College makes every effort to distribute the available funds in an equitable should be sure to make arrangements each semester for the purchase of books and payment of rent fashion in order to assist the greatest number of eligible students. The total amount of aid a (if housed off-campus) since refunds are not available during the first few weeks of each student receives may not exceed his or her total cost of attendance. academic term. The College offers a variety of scholarships, which are funded through endowments, gifts, Late Payment Fees and other monies raised by the College. Scholarships are awarded primarily based on finan- Students with outstanding student account balances will be charged a late payment fee. To cial need and academic achievement. Students applying for financial aid are automatically avoid late payment fees, students must ensure that all financial obligations (including tuition, considered for each scholarship for which they may qualify. Major programs providing fi- fees, health insurance fees and housing charges) will be met by dates specified in the Tuition nancial aid to students are described in the 2011-2012 MCPHS Student Financial Services section of this catalog. Handbook. Students receiving financial aid and/or private alternative loans must ensure that proper doc- Private Funding Sources umentation is completed and aid and/or loan funds are received by the College on or before In addition to the federal, state, and college programs offered through the College’s financial the payment due date in order to avoid a late fee. aid application process, students are also encouraged to apply for outside aid to help meet the costs of education. There are several free scholarship search services available through the Students participating in a payment plan must ensure that the payment plan budget for each Internet (please visit the College’s website at www.mcphs.edu for further information). In term will cover all outstanding charges. Payment plan budgets that will not result in a paid- addition, most high school and public libraries have resources detailing private scholarship in-full status by the end of the payment term will be assessed a late payment fee. Payment opportunities. plans are not available for any summer enrollment periods. Verification Process For students with outstanding balances, the College reserves the right to NOT a) provide Each year the federal government chooses certain students for a process called verification. official transcripts; b) grant the diploma certifying graduation; c) complete board exam certi- The verification process requires the College to review documents to verify the information fication; or d) register student for any other coursework. Students wishing to question late payment fees are required to do the following: note. If the student is responsible for returning any federal grant funding, he/she is not S tudent f inancial services 1. Pay the student account balance due in full (less the late payment fee) required to return the 50% of the amount that was calculated to be refunded. The remaining 50% is considered a grant overpayment and must be paid directly to the Department of 2. Submit the following in writing to the Office of Student Financial Services: Education. • Student name To find out how a withdrawal during the first 60% of the semester may affect a financial • Student ID # aid award, students should make an appointment to discuss the situation with their Student • The reason(s) or documentation that contribute to the circumstances of the late pay- Financial Services representative. ment fee The student will be notified of the decision concerning the appeal of a late payment fee. Student Account Statements Student account statements are sent on a monthly basis. Statements include all recent ac- S tudent f inancial services count activity including: charges, payments, disbursements of financial aid and loan funds as well as account adjustments. Balances due must be paid by the payment due date to avoid late payment fees. Send payments using the remittance envelope enclosed with the statement to the address on 82 the account statement. 83 The College accepts check, Mastercard, Discover, Visa and American Express. Students wishing to send funds via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) should use the following information: ABA #: 011 000138 Acct. #: 08306672 Student Name Student ID# Please allow one week for Electronic Funds Transfers to be credited to student accounts. Work Study Students working in a Federal Work Study position are paid through a weekly paycheck based on hours actually worked. This funding is not credited to the student’s account. Withdrawal from the College Students withdrawing from the College who have been determined to be eligible for federal financial aid are subject to certain provisions surrounding the calculation of their federal aid eligibility. A federally determined formula is used to calculate the amount of federal aid for which a student is eligible to receive based on the portion of the semester completed before the withdrawal. If a student received more assistance than was earned, the excess funds must be returned. The amount of aid a student is eligible to receive is based on the percentage of the semester that was completed prior to the initiation of the withdrawal process. For example, if 40% of the semester has passed when the withdrawal process is initiated, then 40% of the federal aid originally scheduled for disbursement has been earned. Once 60% of the semester has been completed, a student is considered to have earned 100% of the federal aid they were eligible to receive. If it is determined that a student received more federal aid than was earned, MCPHS will return the unearned funds based on a formula comparing institutional charges to the unearned percentage of funds. If MCPHS must return a portion of the funds, the removal of those funds from the student’s account will create a balance due, which the student will be required to pay. If the portion of unearned funds is not required to be returned by MCPHS, then the student must return the remaining amount. If the unearned funds needing to be returned are loans, the student may repay the amount in accordance with the original terms of the promissory A cademic P olicies and procedures Academic Policies and Procedures adverse or prejudicial effects shall result to any student because of his availing himself of the provisions of this section. A copy of this section shall be published by each institution of higher education in the catalog of such institution containing the list of available courses. Introduction Note: Students are expected to abide by instructions in each course syllabus regarding student responsibilities related to class absences. Students who fail to do so may be ineligible to receive an General College policies and procedures are stated below. Students should note that within excused absence, regardless of reason for the absence. With respect to completion of work missed, if individual programs and schools there might be additional requirements or variations of an acceptable agreement between the student and professor(s) cannot be reached, the school dean these policies. The ultimate responsibility for complying with academic policies and fulfilling will serve as arbitrator. graduation requirements rests with the individual student. Instructor Absence Student Absence If a faculty member is unable to conduct classes as scheduled, every effort will be made to In order to be allowed to make up exams, coursework or clinical/rotation hours MCPHS offer substitute instruction for the students. Planned absences due to professional commit- students must seek an excused absence. In all cases, it is the student’s responsibility to no- ments should be approved by the school dean well in advance so that suitable coverage or tify the Academic Resource Center (Boston), Assistant Dean of Academic Support Services alternative assignments may be arranged. The school dean should be informed as soon as (Worcester) or Associate Dean of Students (Manchester) and his/her course faculty or clinical possible of any unplanned absences due to illness or personal emergency so that students can

A cademic P olicies and procedures preceptor. Course faculty and the Academic Resource Center/Academic Support Services/ be notified in a timely manner. Classes can be canceled only with the approval of the school Associate Dean must be notified within five days from the first date of absence. Notification dean or, in his or her absence, the Vice President for Academic Affairs. 84 of clinical preceptors must comply with expectations outlined in clinical rotation syllabi and 85 handbooks. An Excused Absence Request form must be submitted along with valid docu- Academic Progress mentation for the absence within this five day period. Exceptions to the five day notification period are rare and can only be approved by professional Academic Resource Center staff The academic standing of each student will be reviewed at the end of each academic semes- (Boston) or by the Assistant Dean of Academic Support Services/Associate Dean of Stu- ter at each campus, including summer sessions. Freshmen students on the Boston campus, dents (Worcester or Manchester). With acceptable documentation from a student, an official defined as those with 36 semester credits or less, will be reviewed by the School of Arts and memorandum will be issued notifying faculty/preceptors of the excused absence. Once an Sciences. All other students will be reviewed by the School in which they are enrolled. Sum- absence has been excused, course instructors will make all reasonable attempts to assist the mer sessions are reviewed to evaluate student academic progress. student to satisfy requirements of the course. In regard to completion of work missed, if an Each School has specific academic progression standards (e.g., minimum GPA requirements, acceptable agreement between the student and professor(s) cannot be reached, the school minimum grades for required courses) which must be met in order to progress within the de- dean will serve as arbitrator. gree program (please see Good Academic Standing). Students who fail to meet the minimum ILLNESS: Absence due to illness requires documentation on letterhead from the office of standards required for academic progression will be notified of the decision by the School a physician or medical clinic. If the student requires recovery time these dates should be Academic Standing Committee. included in the documentation. If a student has a contagious illness (e.g., swine flu) the Col- Academic Warning lege may require the student to present a second medical notice clearing him/her to return Faculty members submit mid-semester warnings to the Academic Resource Center (Boston) to campus. or the Assistant Dean of Academic Support Services (Worcester/Manchester) by the desig- BEREAVEMENT: In the event of a death in the immediate family of an enrolled MCPHS nated dates. A student with one mid-semester warning will receive an e-mail message to their student, the Academic Resource Center (Boston) or Assistant Dean of Academic Support official MCPHS email account. A student receiving two or more mid-semester warnings Services (Worcester) or Associate Dean of Students (Manchester) will grant the student an will be placed on “Academic Warning” and will receive a letter stating such, signed by the excused absence for up to three consecutive business days, or longer at the ARC professional’s school dean. Each student placed on Academic Warning will be required (as stipulated in or Assistant Dean/Associate Dean’s discretion. The immediate family is defined as parent/ their letter) to meet with an academic counselor in the Academic Resource Center (Boston)/ guardian, sibling, child, spouse/partner, or with the approval of the Associate Dean for the Academic Support Services (Worcester/Manchester) within three weeks AND encouraged Academic Resource Center (Boston), or the Assistant Dean/Associate Dean (Worcester or to meet with his/her advisor. There is no appeal process associated with Academic Warning. Manchester), a member of the extended family. Academic Probation RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE: The Massachusetts Legislature has enacted and the governor Each student’s academic status will be reviewed at the end of each academic semester, and has signed into law, Chapter 375, Acts of 1985. It adds to Chapter 151C of the General Laws each student’s professional (if applicable) and cumulative GPAs will be determined. A student the following new section: Section 2B. Any student in an educational or vocational training with a professional and/or cumulative GPA below the requirement for his/her major, shall be institution, other than a religious or denominational educational or vocational training insti- placed on Academic Probation and receive a letter from the chair of the Academic Standing tution, who is unable, because of his religious beliefs, to attend classes or to participate in any Committee stating such. This written notice of probationary status will also include a notice examination, study, or work requirement on a particular day shall be excused from any such that failure to reach the required GPA by the end of the designated academic semester may examination or study or work requirement, and shall be provided with an opportunity to result in his/her dismissal from the College. make up such examinations, study or work requirement which he may have missed because Each student on probation is required to meet with a member of the Academic Resource of such absence on any particular day; provided, however, that such makeup examination Center (Boston)/Academic Support Services (Worcester/Manchester) staff by the end of the or work shall not create an unreasonable burden upon the school. No fees of any kind shall second week of the probationary semester to develop and agree to—in writing—an Academ- be charged by the institution for making available to the said student such opportunity. No ic Improvement Plan (AIP). The AIP may include a reduced course load, mandatory study/ advising sessions, mandatory class attendance, or other stipulations aimed at encouraging and the appeals procedure guidelines that accompany the dismissal letter. The school dean may A cademic P olicies and procedures supporting student success. A copy of a student’s AIP will be maintained in his/her advising uphold the dismissal, readmit the student, or readmit the student with conditions. If read- folder and a copy will also be forwarded to the appropriate school dean. mitted, the student’s academic performance will be reviewed at the end of one academic se- Probationary status may remain in effect for up to two consecutive academic terms, defined mester. If the student failed to meet the stipulated conditions or, in the absence of stipulated as two semesters, or two clinical clerkships, depending upon the student’s year and/or campus conditions, failed to meet the minimum GPA required for good academic standing in that enrollment. It is expected that students on probation make progress toward good academic student’s program, the student will be dismissed from the College. standing at the conclusion of each academic term. Failure to demonstrate improvement at If the school dean upholds the dismissal, the student may petition the Provost’s Office in the end of the first probationary period may result in dismissal. At the conclusion of the sec- writing by the date and to the individual specified in the school dean’s letter. ond consecutive academic term, the student must have achieved Good Academic Standing; A student who has been dismissed twice is only eligible for readmission to the same degree failure to do so will result in dismissal. Upon completion of each academic term, a student on program if: 1) the student has been away from the College for a period of 12 months, and 2) academic probation will receive in writing, from the chair of the School Academic Standing the student has demonstrated academic success through coursework taken at another institu- Committee, a notice of his/her current standing. tion. If these conditions are met, the student may apply for readmission to the school dean. Individual programs may have specific grade point requirements which students must meet Readmission will also depend upon availability of space in the program. in order to enter the professional years and associated clerkships of their programs. These pro- A student may apply for readmission to another degree program after the first or second dis- A cademic P olicies and procedures gram specific requirements preempt the probation process for the preprofessional years. For missal. The student must meet with an academic advisor in the Academic Resource Center information about program specific requirements for the professional years, students should 86 to initiate the internal transfer process described in the Change of Program section below. 87 contact the appropriate school dean. There is no appeal process associated with Academic All materials required for this process must be submitted within 60 days of the date of the Probation. initial letter of dismissal. All of the program’s internal transfer requirements (available from Academic Dismissal the school dean’s office) must be met. Each student’s academic status will be reviewed at the end of each academic semester. Each student’s professional (if applicable) and cumulative GPAs will be determined. A student Auditing Courses-No Credit whose GPA falls below the level of Good Academic Standing, as defined by the program A student may audit a course with the consent of the instructor. The student must register for requirements, for two consecutive academic semesters will be automatically dismissed from the course through the Office of the Registrar and pay two-thirds of the tuition. The student the program. does not earn academic credit for audited courses. Students cannot audit courses that are part Courses may be attempted no more than two times. Grades of F and W are considered of their required curriculum. attempts for courses in which D or better is the passing grade. For those courses in which Change of Program (Boston) the passing grade is higher (e.g., C-, C, etc.), grades below the passing grade and W are all considered attempts. Failure to complete any course within these limits will result in dismissal A student requesting an internal change of program must schedule an appointment with the from the degree program or major. Advising Center in the Academic Resource Center to discuss with an advisor the decision to apply for a change of program. Prior to this meeting, the student must have a printed copy A dismissed student will receive written notice of dismissal from the chair of the School Aca- (from WebAdvisor), of the most recent Program Evaluation and a Program Evaluation for demic Standing Committee. The notice will include procedures for appeal, and notice of loss the new major. These audits should be brought to the meeting with the advisor. Students of housing, financial aid, and registration. The following offices/individuals will be notified of must initiate their request for additional transfer credit for coursework completed prior to the dismissal: Academic Resource Center/Academic Support Services (Worcester/Manches- matriculation during the meeting with the advisor. ter), advisor, Dean of Students, Office of the Registrar, Residence Life Office, Information Services, Public Safety, and Student Financial Services. Students will be required to turn in When a new major has been chosen, the student should schedule an appointment with the their school ID and vacate college residence halls. director of the program to which he/she wishes to transfer and submit to the program director a Request for Change of Student Status form, the program evaluation and a “what-if” Individual programs may have specific grade point requirements which students must meet Program Evaluation, and a letter stating the reasons for transfer. All program internal transfer in order to enter the professional years and associated clerkships of their programs. These requirements (available from the school dean’s office) must be met. If the student is accepted program specific requirements preempt the dismissal process for the preprofessional years, into the new program in good standing, written notification of acceptance (in the form of a and students failing to meet them may be subject to dismissal. For information about pro- signed Request for Change of Student Status form approved by the school dean) is sufficient gram specific requirements for the professional years, students should contact the appropriate notification. If the student is accepted into the new program on probation, a letter notify- school dean. ing the student of his/her probationary status will be attached to the Request for Change of A student whose conduct is unsatisfactory may be dismissed from the College at any time. Student Status form and sent to the school dean for approval and signature. Once accepted, In such a case, tuition and fees paid for the current academic semester will not be refunded. the program director will determine, if applicable, the new year of graduation (YOG). The Reinstatement of Dismissed Students student, the advisor, the program director, and appropriate school dean must sign the Change A student dismissed for academic reasons may be readmitted, subject to the following policies of Student Status form. All written correspondence regarding the decision must be sent to a) and procedures: student, b) program director, c) Office of the Registrar, d) Student Financial Services, e) the Academic Resource Center, and f) school dean(s). If students have outstanding coursework To be considered for readmission following dismissal by a School Academic Standing Com- taken external to MCPHS, the official transcripts must be received in the Office of the Regis- mittee, the student must petition the school dean, in writing, by the date designated in trar no later than the add/drop deadline for the term of entry. Final acceptance into the new one (1) academic credit hour. Faculty members are expected not to continue any class beyond A cademic P olicies and procedures program will remain pending until transfer coursework has been approved. the scheduled ending time. Unless students have been informed that the faculty member In order to register for classes in the new program, the completed and approved Request will be late, class is cancelled if a faculty member has not arrived within 10 minutes of the for Change of Student Status form must be on file in the Office of the Registrar and the scheduled starting time of class. Academic Resource Center. Once admitted to a new program, a student must adhere to the Minimum Class Size program and GPA requirements commensurate with their new YOG. By noon on the Friday of the first week of classes, the school dean will make the following Freshman students may not change majors until they have completed fall and spring semes- decision regarding offering a class, based on enrollment: ters. Students may petition to change their major and register for the new program for the 1) Required courses will be offered unless offered more than once in a calendar year. If summer or fall classes, but the change of major will not be approved until after spring grades five or fewer students register for a required course that is offered more than once in a have been submitted. Freshmen students are required to meet with an advisor in the Academ- calendar year, the course may be cancelled (programmatic requirements considered). ic Resource Center when they submit the petition and again after their grades are recorded. 2) Elective courses will be offered providing there are a minimum of eight students enrolled. If a student moves from the Worcester/Manchester PharmD program to any program in Registration Boston, they will receive transfer credit for any courses that would be applied to the degree program and the secondary degree would begin with a new degree audit. In this case, the It is the responsibility of the instructor to ensure that only properly registered students are A cademic P olicies and procedures residency requirement would be waived. Students cannot transfer from the Worcester or allowed to attend class. If a student’s name does not appear on the class roster in WebAdvi- sor after add/drop period, that student shall not be allowed to attend, participate, or take or 88 Manchester PharmD programs into the Boston PharmD program. 89 receive exams until the instructor is notified by the Office of the Registrar that the student is Recalculation of the Grade Point Average officially registered. Students who have been accepted into a new program and wish to remove courses from their grade point average that are not required for the new major should note their request on the Courses Taken at Other Colleges After Matriculation Request for Change of Student Status Form. All grades will remain on the transcript (and Once a student has matriculated at the College, no courses taken off-campus will be accepted Program Evaluation), with the notation that they are not included in the grade point average. for transfer credit. (Note: COF courses are allowed for Boston students.) Exceptions to this Students who leave a program not in good academic standing and wish to move to another policy may be granted by the Provost’s office in instances involving delay of graduation or ex- degree program or be readmitted to their former program must meet the grade point require- treme hardship. In these instances, course approval must also be obtained from the Associate ments of that YOG and program (see Good Academic Standing). Students who leave the Provost for Undergraduate Education (Boston). Students are advised not to enroll or make Doctor of Pharmacy program not in good standing must complete the new program and payments for non-MCPHS courses without official College approval. meet the grade point average requirement required by the School of Pharmacy–Boston before seeking readmission to a student’s original program. Credit by Examination Any courses removed from the grade point calculation that are required for the original degree Credit by examination is available to students whose previous coursework in a subject area program will be added back to the GPA calculation prior to consideration for readmission. does not meet transfer credit criteria, or who feel they have achieved competency in a subject through work or life experience. Credit by examination is available to new students only Conduct of Classes during the student’s first semester of matriculation at the College; no later than the add-drop Admission to Classes deadline of the term of entry. No student will be admitted to a scheduled class unless: Competency may be demonstrated through one of the following means: a) College Level • The student’s name is on the instructor’s class roster, and Examination Program (CLEP); b) Advanced Placement Examination (AP); c) International • The student’s account is in order Baccalaureate (IBO) examinations. Attendance The College Board administers CLEP and AP examinations. A passing score on the CLEP The College expects students to meet attendance requirements in all courses in order to examination in English Composition with Essay will be accepted as credit for Expository qualify for credit. Attendance requirements may vary depending on the instructor, and these Writing I. A passing score on the CLEP examination in Freshman College Composition with should be clearly stated in the syllabus available to each student during the first week of the Essay will be accepted as credit for Expository Writing II. CLEP credit will be awarded only course. Generally, students are expected to attend all classes unless they have a valid excuse. after the Admission Office has received official scores directly from the College Board. In the (See Absence for further requirements.) case of AP examinations, credit will be awarded for a score of 4.0 or higher. Student Conduct No AP credit will be awarded for CHE 131 Chemical Principles I, CHE 132 Chemical Prin- An instructor shall have the right to require a student who is disruptive during a class, labo- ciples II, CHE 110 Basic Chemistry I, or CHE 210 Basic Chemistry II. No AP credit will ratory or experiential rotation to leave for the remainder of the session and shall report the be awarded to students in the Premedical and Health Studies program for BIO 151 Biology incident to the Dean of Students (Boston), Dean of Students (Worcester) or Associate Dean I or BIO 152 Biology II. of Students (Manchester) for further appropriate action in accordance with the Student Code AP and IBO exceptions: Chemistry AP scores of 4 or better will be accepted as transfer credit of Conduct. for CHE 131 and CHE 132 for students who matriculate at MCPHS with existing college Instructional Periods credit for organic chemistry. Transfer students accepted into the professional phase of an A lecture period of 50 minutes per week, extending over one academic term, will constitute MCPHS degree program will receive transfer credit for IBO courses accepted by a previous college. In both of these instances, official AP and/or IBO exam documentation must be Dean’s List A cademic P olicies and procedures provided to MCPHS no later than the add-drop deadline of the term of entry. The dean’s list recognizes full-time students seeking a bachelor’s degree or Doctor of Pharma- Students who complete IBO courses must provide high school transcripts and/or IBO re- cy, who have completed the required full-time semester hours of credit and earn a minimum ports that document the course, examination level, and exam score. Students must achieve a of 3.50 GPA. Courses that are taken pass/fail do not count toward the full-time status. Doc- score of 5 or better on an HL (high level) IBO exam. Transfer credits are limited to exams for tor of Pharmacy students in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester who are completing clinical English, language, or the arts. rotations are not eligible for the dean’s list. Doctor of Pharmacy students in the Worcester and Students are responsible for scheduling CLEP/AP examinations through the College Board. Manchester program during the six-week fall semester of Year Two are eligible for the dean’s Results/scores of the examination(s) should be sent (by the school dean if applicable) to the list. Incomplete grades that remain beyond the first three weeks of the subsequent semester Admission Office. If the student achieves an acceptable score on the examination(s), then no- render a student ineligible for the dean’s list in that term. Dean’s list is not awarded to stu- tification will be sent to: a) the student, b) program director, c) school dean, d) Office of the dents in graduate programs (MPAS, MRAS, MANP, MSN, MSDH, MS, DPT and PhD). Registrar, e) Academic Advising Center/Advisor, and f) others as appropriate. Credit earned The dean’s list is published approximately one month into the following semester. by examination will not be counted toward the Residency Requirement. Grievance Procedures Criminal Background Information Disabilities Grievance Procedure A cademic P olicies and procedures Certain laws require health care agencies to request criminal offender record information Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 provide that qualified persons with disabilities cannot be excluded from 90 (CORI) from the Massachusetts Criminal History Systems Board or New Hampshire State 91 Police, sex offender record inquiries (SORI), and/or Level I background checks on candidates participation in, denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination by any service, pro- for employment, volunteer, or training positions and to review the information to determine gram or activity of a postsecondary institution. In order to meet the needs of students with if the candidate is appropriate. The majority of the clinical training and service-learning sites disabilities and fulfill its legal obligations under Section 504 and the ADA, the Associate Di- at which the College places students for experiential education experiences must comply rector of Disability Support Services (Boston) and the Assistant Dean for Academic Support with these laws. In order to be eligible for clinical placements or service-learning experiences, Services (Worcester/Manchester) assist students with disabilities in identifying and accessing students must have been cleared through a CORI (and sometimes SORI or Level I) check. reasonable accommodations through the College’s accommodations process. Sites may require their own background checks, and students may be asked to complete sev- Students who believe they have been discriminated against may file a claim or complaint with eral forms to permit the checks. In cases where the site does not pay the fee for a background the Dean of Students, 108 Fennell/Iorio, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health check, the student is responsible for paying the fee. If a site requires but does not provide for Sciences, 179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115-5896 (Boston campus), or the Dean obtaining CORI, SORI, or Level I checks, students can obtain them through the College’s of Students, 19 Foster Street, Suite 410, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sci- Office of General Counsel. Without clearance from a required background check, students ences, Worcester, MA 01608-1715, 508.373.5646 (Worcester/Manchester campuses). may not be permitted to begin clinical or service-learning placements, and therefore, may be Complaints should be filed within 30 days of the incident and should include the following: unable to meet program requirements for graduation. • the exact nature of the complaint—how complainant feels his/her rights have been Cross Registration (Boston) denied and the person(s) they believe are responsible; • the date, time and place of the incident; Cross registration provides full-time undergraduates of the Colleges of the Fenway with the • the names of witnesses or persons who have knowledge of the incident; opportunity to take up to two courses per semester (fall and spring semesters) at any of the • copies of any available written documentation or evidence; and six institutions at no additional charge, as long as the credit load does not exceed 18 semester • actions that could be taken to correct the violation. hours. This opportunity provides students with advantages of a small college, but exposes them to the resources similar to a large university. Cross registration enables students to If there is agreement that the complainant was the subject of discrimination, corrective action broaden their intellectual and social capacities, and it introduces them to faculty, research, will be taken to restore the complainant’s rights. If there is no agreement, the complainant colleagues and curricula they would not otherwise have experienced. may appeal to the Vice President for Academic Affairs or his or her designee. Students in good academic and financial standing may cross register after students at the Students may also file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights (Boston home institution have completed the pre-registration process. Courses are open to cross reg- Office), 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921 (617.289.0111, OCR. istration on a seat available basis. Each school’s home students have the first option to register [email protected]) at any point in the complaint process. for courses that have been developed through joint efforts of faculty across the schools, and To discuss their rights under Section 504 and the ADA, to obtain a copy of the complaint the goal of these courses is to attract a mix of students. A searchable database of all courses procedure, or to obtain help in filing a complaint, students should contact the Dean of open for cross registration can be found at www.colleges-fenway.org/coursedirectory. De- Students, 108 Fennell/Iorio, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 179 tailed information about cross registration and associated processes and policies are high- Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115-5896 (Boston campus), or the Dean of Students, 19 lighted on the College of the Fenway website (see www.colleges-fenway.org). Foster Street, Suite 410, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester, Courses offered through the Colleges of the Fenway that require MCPHS students to be MA 01608-1715, 508.373.5646 (Worcester/Manchester campuses). absent from their own college (MCPHS) classes for no more than one week are considered excused absences. Students enrolled in such courses are expected to meet all other academic requirements, working individually with faculty to make up work. Discrimination Grievance Procedure Complaints by students should be submitted to the Dean of Students – Boston (Boston A cademic P olicies and procedures MCPHS has established the following procedure in the event that any student believes he students) or Dean of Students – Worcester/Manchester (Worcester/Manchester students). or she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex1, Complaints submitted in relationship to student employment will be referred by the dean or disability.2 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis to the Executive Director of Human Resources with the dean collaborating with the execu- of race, color, or national origin; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits tive director as necessary and appropriate. If the complaint involves the dean, the complaint discrimination on the basis of sex; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits should be filed with the Vice President for Academic Affairs, who shall appoint an alternate discrimination on the basis of disability; and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits academic officer to receive the student complaint. If the complaint involves the executive discrimination on the basis of age. MCPHS abides by all federal and state laws and regula- director, the complaint should be filed with the Chief Operating Officer who shall appoint tions pertaining to discrimination. MCPHS shall endeavor to address in a confidential man- an alternate administrative officer to receive the student employee complaint. ner any grievance so as to protect the privacy of all parties involved and will comply with all The dean or executive director shall promptly hear the complaint, together with such witness- applicable laws and regulations. es as he or she deems relevant to the complaint. The complainant shall have the right to name A. Informal Stage a full-time faculty or professional staff member of MCPHS to be present during the hearing A student who believes he or she has been the subject of a discriminatory act or practice to act as his/her advisor, but no attorneys or other advocates shall be permitted for any party. should first discuss his/her complaint with the person against whom the complaint is be- The dean or executive director shall make findings and reach a decision within 30 business A cademic P olicies and procedures ing made. If the circumstances of the complaint prevent the complainant from having this days of the end of the hearing. He/she shall communicate the findings and decision in writ- discussion, or if the complaint is not resolved within five business days, the complainant ing to the complainant and other appropriate parties. 92 should discuss the complaint with the Dean of Students – Boston in the case of Boston stu- 93 dent complaints, or the Dean of Students – Worcester/Manchester in the case of Worcester/ C. Appeal Manchester student complaints. The complainant may appeal the decision as follows: for student complaints, the appeal is to the Vice President for Academic Affairs; for student employee complaints, the appeal is to the If the complaint resulted from a violation of student policies of the College or is a violation Chief Operating Officer. If either of these vice presidents made the decision on the formal of law, the dean shall take or direct appropriate administrative action to enforce established grievance, or if the formal grievance is against either of these vice presidents, the complainant policies or laws. If the complaint resulted from a violation or potential violation of employee may appeal the decision to the President of the College. policies while the student serves in a College employee role, the complaint will be referred to the Executive Director of Human Resources who will follow College employment policies The designated vice president, or other designated person if the vice president made the and grievance procedures with the involvement of the Dean of Students. decision on the formal grievance or if the formal grievance is against the vice president, shall review the findings and decision of the dean or executive director, as the case may be, and If the complaint involves a question of judgment or opinion not covered by established poli- shall make a decision to uphold or overrule the findings and decision. The designated vice cies or laws, the dean will meet with both the complainant and the person against whom the president shall make a decision within 10 business days and shall communicate the decision complaint is being made within five business days of receiving the complaint to attempt to to the complainant and other appropriate parties. The decision of the designated Vice Presi- resolve the matter. dent shall be final and not subject to further appeal to MCPHS. If the dean finds no basis for the complaint, the complainant will be so advised and given no- Complainants may also file a complaint of illegal discrimination with any State or Fed- tice of the right to file a written complaint under the formal stage of this grievance procedure. eral compliance agency constituted for this purpose. Any retaliatory action of any kind B. Formal Stage against any person as a result of that person seeking redress under this procedure, co- A student who believes he or she has been the subject of a discriminatory act or practice must operating in any investigation, or otherwise, is prohibited and shall be regarded as a file a written complaint within 90 business days of when the complainant knew or should separate and distinct grievance. have known of the alleged discriminatory act or practice. Any person who feels that he/she has been discriminated against also has a right to file with If the complaint has not been resolved at the informal stage, or if the student does not initiate any of the State or Federal compliance agencies constituted for this purpose, such as: the complaint at the informal stage, the complainant should submit a complaint in writing. Office for Civil Rights The written complaint should include the following: United States Department of Education • the exact nature of the complaint—how the complainant believes he/she has been dis- 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor criminated against, and the person(s) believed responsible for the discriminatory act or Boston, MA 02109-3921 practice; tel.: 617.289.0111, [email protected] • the date, time and place of the incident(s); • the names of witnesses or persons who have knowledge about the discriminatory act or Add/Drop Procedures practice; A registered student who wishes to adjust his or her class schedule during the designated • any available written documentation or evidence that is relevant to the complaint; and add/drop period can make adjustments online via WebAdvisor. Students cross-registered for • the actions the complainant believes should be taken to correct the violation. Colleges of the Fenway courses must adhere to the add/drop procedures at their HOME in- 1 This Discrimination Grievance Procedure does not apply to a complaint of harassment, which should be filed as stitution. The add/drop period deadline for all programs is specified for each academic term, described in the College’s Policy Against Harassment. usually within the first week of classes. Adjustments to tuition and fees, where applicable, are 2 A student who believes he or she has been discriminated against based on a disability should refer to the Disabilities made automatically through the Office of Student Financial Services. Students who wish to Grievance Procedure above. A cademic P olicies and procedures withdraw from a course after the designated add/drop period should refer to the “Withdrawal Good Academic Standing from a Course” section in this catalog. No refunds are made if such changes are made after Min. grade the designated add/drop period. Simply failing to attend classes will not result in the Prof. in prof. course being dropped from the student’s official registration, and students will be held School Program Degree Overall GPA GPA courses Other financially accountable and receive a course grade of F. All Schools All First Year 2.0 Students E-mail Policy Arts & Sciences Chemistry/Pharmaceu- BS/MS 2.0 for BS; 3.0 3.0 overall and 3.0 in tical Chemistry for MS BIO, CHE/CHEM, MAT, All MCPHS students are required to open, utilize, and maintain (i.e., keep storage within PHY courses at end the maximum set by the Department of Information Services) an MCPHS e-mail account. of year 3 to enter MS program in year 4 Official College communications and notices are sent via MCPHS e-mail accounts. All stu- Medical and Molecular BS 2.0 2.0 GPA in all BIO and dents are responsible for regularly checking their MCPHS e-mail and for the information Biology CHE courses, plus contained therein. ONLY MCPHS accounts will be used in all matters related to academics, PSB 331 student life, and College notifications. The College does not forward MCPHS e-mail to Health Psychology BS 2.0 personal e-mail accounts. Health Sciences BS 2.0

A cademic P olicies and procedures Note: All MCPHS community members can voluntarily register in the MCPHS Emergency No- Health Sciences BS 2.0 tification System to receive text messages via cell phones and e-mail regarding major campus emer- (degree completion) 94 Premedical & Health BS 2.0 95 gencies and campus closings. Contact [email protected] for more information. Studies

Examinations Public Health BS 2.0 All tests and examinations, other than final examinations, are scheduled by the instructor. Health Sciences Dental Hygiene BS 2.0 2.5 C Students who miss a scheduled examination (classroom, lab, or other graded performance), Dental Hygiene MSDH 3.0 B in all courses and are granted an excused absence for the missed examination (see Absence), must arrange a Nursing (Boston) BSN 2.0 2.7 C Min. grade of C in BEH make-up exam with the course instructor. The format of the make-up exam may vary from the 352; BIO 110, 210, 255; CHE 110, 210; original scheduled exam, and is at the discretion of the course instructor. With respect to comple- MAT 261. Three grades tion of such examinations, if an acceptable agreement between the student and professor(s) below C in any combination of NUR courses cannot be reached, the school dean will serve as arbitrator. results in dismissal. During the fall and spring semesters of undergraduate and first professional degree students, Nursing (Worcester & BSN 2.0 2.7 C Three grades below C no course examinations (worth 15% or more of the final course grade) may be scheduled Manchester) in any combination of NUR courses results in during the week before final examinations. Major written assignments may be due the week dismissal. before finals if the assignments were semester-long and not assigned within the last 4 weeks Nursing (Worcester) MSN 3.0 B in all courses of the semester. Exceptions are granted for laboratory examinations, including practical ex- PA–Boston MPAS 2.85 C Minimum 2.85 aminations. Exceptions may also be granted for block scheduled courses, subject to approval professional GPA end by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. (See School of Nursing, Boston,Worcester/Man- of second professional year to enter clerkships chester.) PA–Manchester & MPAS 3.0 C Grades below C in Final examinations are scheduled by the Office of the Registrar several weeks before the end of the Worcester two clinical rotations semester. Final examinations must be given only during final exam week. The final exam schedule results in dismissal. includes make-up times for examinations cancelled due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances (e.g., power outages, fire alarms, etc.). Students and faculty are expected to take these Academic Honesty and Exams dates into account when planning any travel (i.e., should not purchase non-refundable tickets to The school deans are responsible for the proper conduct of examinations in their schools and leave before the make-up date). will assign faculty and graduate assistants to serve as proctors for examinations. Support staff, under the supervision of the school deans, are responsible for maintaining confidentiality in the production and reproduction of examinations. Instructors are expected to assist in the promotion of academic honesty, through the following practices: • limit the access/use of “recycled” exams; A cademic P olicies and procedures Good Academic Standing (continued) • students will be required to leave all unnecessary materials (i.e., all backpacks, note- Min. books, texts, calculators, PDAs, cellular phones, etc.) away from their seat assignment grade Prof. in prof. – only required materials will be allowed at the seat assignment; School Program Degree Overall GPA GPA courses Other • all exams are to be proctored; and Physical Therapy DPT 3.0 B- A 3.0 GPA each semester • in specific evaluation situations, students may be asked to show instructors/proctors and a 3.0 overall GPA is materials being used during the exam (PDAs, cellular phones, etc.) to ensure proper use required to be in good of the allowed material and adherence to the honesty policy. academic standing. Instructors are encouraged to utilize the following exam seating practices whenever possible: Medical Imaging BS 2.0 2.5 C All Majors: Min. grade and Therapeutics C in BIO 110, 210; CHE • Students entering an exam room will be randomly seated, and (Diagnostic Medical 110, 210 or CHE 131, Sonography,Magnetic 132; MAT 141 or 150; • Seating assignments will be spaced throughout the exam room, allowing for adequate Resonance Imaging, and PHY 181 or 270. spaces between students. Nuclear Medicine MRI: additionally min. Technology, Radiation grade C in, HSC 310, The instructor should follow the College Policy on Academic Honesty when giving examina- Therapy, Radiography) MAT 151, 152, 197, 261. tions and ensure that proctors are present at all examinations in compliance with this policy. For all Medical Imaging and Therapeutics BS At least one course coordinator for each course should be present during an examination to A cademic P olicies and procedures programs, failure in answer questions or to clarify issues that may arise. Exceptions to this rule must be approved two internship rotations by the school dean. 96 results in dismissal. 97 Radiologist Assistant MRAS 3.0 B- in all courses Make-up Examinations Pharmacy- Applied Natural MANP 3.0 B in all courses Make-up examinations will be offered to students who miss examinations for documented Boston Products medical or personal emergencies. (See Absence.) Regulatory Affairs & MS 3.0 B in all courses Health Policy In first year courses (Boston) the lowest exam grade may be dropped in the calculation of the Medicinal Chemistry MS/PhD 3.0 B in all required courses final course grade. In these courses, the drop grade may be used to accommodate an excused Pharmaceutical and BS 2.0 or unexcused absence in lieu of a make-up exam. In the instance of subsequent excused Health Care Business absences, make-up exams will be provided. In courses offered after the first curriculum year, Pharmaceutical BS 2.2 at end of year 2 make-up exams will be made available to students who have documented excused absences. Sciences and beyond Determination of excused absences for medical or personal emergencies is based on docu- Pharmaceutical MS 2.75 end of third B in all graduate courses Sciences year to enter MS mentation presented by the student to the Academic Resource Center (Boston campus) or program; 3.0 in Dean of Students (Worcester) or Associate Dean of Students (Manchester). graduate courses to continue in MS Specific days are set aside as make-up times for final examinations that have to be rescheduled program because of inclement weather or other contingencies (see above). Pharmaceutics MS/PhD 3.0 B in all required courses Posting Examination Grades Pharmacology MS/PhD 3.0 B in all required courses Faculty do not use a student identification number to post exam grades. Quiz, exam, and Pharmacology/ BS 2.5 at end of year 2 Toxicology and beyond assignment grades are posted on BlackboardTM via the use of student-specific log-ons and Pharmacy PharmD YOG 2012, 2.5 at C- 2.5 to enter year 3 (first confidential passwords. Please remember that passwords should be kept confidential. end of year 2 and prof. year) Final Grades beyond PharmD YOG 2013 and C- 2.7 to enter year 3 (first Students can view their final grades online via WebAdvisor. Final grades aren’t available to later, 2.7 at end of prof. year) students until all grades have been submitted by all faculty. The Registrar’s Office will notify year 2 and beyond students via email when all grades are posted each term. PharmD 2.2 C- (postbaccalaureate Good Academic Standing pathway) To be in good academic standing, a student’s cumulative and professional grade point aver- PharmD YOG 2012 and C- All didactic coursework (postbac- later, 2.7 must be completed within ages must meet the minimums required by the degree program in which he or she is enrolled. calaureate three years of matricula- Any student whose cumulative or professional average falls below the minimum after an aca- pathway) tion, and all program demic term is considered to be on probation. Professional grade point averages are calculated requirements must be completed within four only after 12 credits have been taken in professional courses (exceptions exist for the nursing years of matriculation. program). Cumulative or professional grade point average minimums are listed in the table Pharmacy- Pharmacy PharmD 2.2 Grades for PPW 331 “Good Academic Standing” in this section. Worcester/ and 401 are Pass/Fail Manchester and not included in GPA Students who fail to meet the minimum standards required for academic progression will be calculation notified of the decisions by the School Academic Standing Committee. A cademic P olicies and procedures In order to maintain good academic standing, students should be aware that the professional Grade Quality Points explanation curricula of the College are rigorous and demanding. Students who must be engaged in gain- U N/A Unsatisfactory (Graduate Program only) ful employment should balance school and work responsibilities so as not to compromise their academic success. P N/A Pass N/A Good Academic Standing and Satisfactory Progress for Financial Aid AUD Audit; students cannot audit courses that are part of their curriculum Student Financial Services disburses financial aid only to students in good academic stand- TR N/A Student received transfer credit ing and who are making satisfactory progress toward completion of their degrees. Refer to N/A Student Financial Services in this catalog for further details. * An asterisk denotes removal of grade from GPA

Grading Policies Notation explanation Grade Appeals T Travel course Students who wish to appeal a final grade must do so on or before the first day of class of O Online course the subsequent academic term (including summers for programs that are year-round). It is C Clinical/internship/clerkship

A cademic P olicies and procedures the student’s responsibility to ensure that the grade appeal process is concluded by the end of the add/drop period. The first appeal should be a discussion with the instructor, who must make ST Selected topics course 98 a decision to uphold or change the grade within 48 hours of the appeal. If a mutually ac- L Lab 99 ceptable agreement cannot be reached, the student may appeal in writing to the department chair/program director, who must decide to uphold or change the grade within 48 hours of Incomplete Grades that appeal. If this procedure is not successful in resolving the matter, the student may then Incomplete grades must be completed within three weeks of the new semester following the appeal in writing to the school dean, who has 48 hours to inform the student of the decision. academic term (including summer sessions) in which the incomplete grade was assigned, or The school dean’s decision is final. the grade automatically becomes an F. The instructor is responsible for notifying the Office Grade Point Average of the Registrar regarding any student who has been granted additional time for coursework The total number of quality points (see Grading System, below), divided by the total num- completion. The instructor must also specify the extended time period up to one semester. ber of credit hours taken, yields the grade point average. The grade point average for each No student can progress to courses for which the I course is prerequisite until the grade work semester and cumulatively is calculated to two decimal points. In some degree programs, a is completed and the I grade changed. Incomplete grades render a student ineligible for the professional grade point average is also calculated for each student by dividing the number of dean’s list. No student can graduate with an incomplete grade in any course necessary for professional quality points by the total number of professional credit hours taken. graduation. Grade Reports Pass/Fail Courses At the end of each academic term, students can view their grades online. The Office of the A maximum of one elective course may be taken on a pass/fail basis at another institution, Registrar notifies students when grades are posted. including the Colleges of the Fenway. A grade of P/F will appear on the MCPHS transcript for any course taken pass/fail. A pass/fail course will not affect a student’s grade point aver- Grading System age. However, a failure in such a course may have an impact on progression through the Grade Quality Points explanation curriculum. A 4.0 Repeated Courses A- 3.7 Following completion of a course repeated at MCPHS, the earlier grade will be removed from the grade point average, and the more recent grade will be used in the calculation. Both B+ 3.3 grades remain on the transcript for future reference. If the student repeats a course outside B 3.0 the College (see Courses Taken at Other Colleges After Matriculation), the lower grade is B- 2.7 dropped from the grade point average, but a substitute grade is not used in the calculation. Such courses are listed as transfer credit. C+ 2.3 C 2.0 Courses may be attempted no more than two times. Grades of F and W are considered attempts for courses in which D or better is the passing grade. For those courses in which the 1.7 C- passing grade is higher (e.g., C-, C, etc), grades below the passing grade and W are all consid- D 1.0 ered attempts. Failure to complete any course within these limits will result in dismissal from F 0.0 the degree program or major. I N/A Incomplete When a curriculum change results in a course moving from one category to the other (e.g., from preprofessional to professional), and a student repeats the course in the new category, W N/A Withdrawal from course the GPA will automatically be calculated in the new category. If the student wants the GPA S N/A Satisfactory (NMT, RTT, and Graduate Program only) to be calculated in the “old” category, he or she must state the justification for that request via a Petition for Special Academic Request. The request is NOT automatically approved, and The determination of honors is based on the graduate’s final cumulative grade point average. A cademic P olicies and procedures the repeated course will NOT be counted in both professional and preprofessional categories. Students seeking a first bachelor’s degree or Doctor of Pharmacy who have completed at Replacement of F Grades least 60 credits at MCPHS only are eligible for honors. Honors designations appear on the The registrar will automatically replace the previous grade when a student repeats a course. student’s final grade transcript, but not on the diploma. Students are encouraged to review their current Program Evaluation with the Academic Re- First Honor Graduates are recognized during the May (Boston and Worcester) and Decem- source Center (Boston) or with Academic Support Services staff (Worcester or Manchester) ber (Manchester) commencement ceremonies. First Honor Graduates are selected from the to determine if there are existing grades that should be replaced. The timely replacement of Schools of Arts and Sciences (Boston), Dental Hygiene (Boston), Nursing (Boston), Phar- grades is essential in determining the academic standing of students. macy (Boston), Physician Assistant Studies (Boston), and Medical Imaging and Therapeutics (Boston), Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester, Nursing (Worcester) and Nursing (Manches- Graduation Policies ter), and Physician Assistant Studies (Worcester/Manchester). In order to be considered a Eligibility First Honor Graduate, one must be a student in a full-time undergraduate or entry level The College recognizes three graduation dates during the academic year: September 15, and program with at least three years of residency (except Nursing, PA–Worcester/Manchester, a specified date in May (Boston and Worcester), and in December (Manchester). Formal and Postbaccalaureate Dental Hygiene) and have not earned any graduate or other advanced Commencement ceremonies are held once each year for each campus. degree. A cademic P olicies and procedures In order to be eligible to receive a degree on one of the above official graduation dates, stu- Petition to Graduate Students must file a petition to graduate form online. Deadlines for submitting the forms 100 dents must complete all degree requirements (including coursework, experiential education, 101 instructional requirements, and financial clearance) by the following: are also posted online. Upon determination of completed requirements, students will be approved for graduation. In the event of incomplete requirements, the school dean will make a May (Boston, Worcester) Last day of spring semester final exam period* change in the student’s year of graduation (YOG) via the Change of YOG form. The student September Last day of summer session II will be notified of this change and encouraged to meet with his/her program director and/ December (Manchester Nursing and Worcester/Manchester PA) or the Academic Resource Center (Boston) or Academic Support Services staff (Worcester or Last day of fall semester final exam period* Manchester) to ensure satisfactory program completion within the new YOG. All tuition and In order to participate (i.e., march) in formal Commencement ceremonies, students must fees must be paid to the College prior to graduation. have completed all degree requirements as follows: • May Commencement ceremony (Boston): Students who have completed degree require- Year of Graduation (YOG) ments by the last day of the spring semester final exam period, or who earned their Whenever a student falls out of sequence in the curriculum of an academic program, takes degree the previous September or December are eligible to participate in the Com- a leave of absence or changes program, a change of YOG may be necessary. If requesting to mencement ceremony.** Students who will complete all degree requirements by the last change programs, a student must complete a change of YOG form as part of their request day of summer session II are eligible to participate. to the school dean. The form must be signed by an academic advisor. The program director • May Commencement ceremony (Worcester, including PharmD graduates from the Man- and school dean will review the request for change of YOG as part of the acceptance process. chester campus): Students who have completed degree requirements by the last day of The completed and signed change of YOG form will be distributed to: a) school dean, b) the the final period in the program, or who earned their degree the previous September or student, c) Office of the Registrar, d) Student Financial Services, e) program director, and f) December are eligible to participate in the Commencement ceremony.* Students who Academic Resource Center (Boston) or Academic Support Services (Worcester/Manchester). will complete all degree requirements by the last day of summer session II are eligible to participate. Leave of Absence December Commencement ceremony (Manchester): • Students who have completed degree The College recognizes that there are situations when a student may require a leave of ab- requirements by the last day of the final semester in the program are eligible to par- sence. A student must be in good academic and financial standing to apply for a leave of ticipate in the ceremony.* Students who will complete all degree requirements by the absence. Such leaves are granted for a maximum of one semester. However, requests for leaves spring semester are eligible to participate. beyond one semester may be granted by the Dean of Students or his/her designee due to ex- Students are only eligible to participate in the Commencement ceremony as noted above. In tenuating circumstances (e.g., family emergencies, lack of available courses, etc.). The student the event of incomplete requirements (including outstanding financial balances), the school must complete a Leave of Absence form, which calls for the signatures of the a) student, b) dean will make a change in the student’s date of graduation (via the Change of YOG form). It Assistant Dean for the Academic Resource Center (Boston) or Assistant Dean for Academic is the responsibility of the individual student to ensure that he or she meets all degree require- Support Services (Worcester/Manchester), and c) Student Financial Services. The student ments on schedule or risk delay in graduation. must submit the Leave of Absence form with all signatures to the Academic Resource Center *All requested exceptions for students to process at Commencement with minimal requirements (Boston) or Academic Support Services (Worcester/Manchester), whose staff will forward pending must be approved by the Dean of Students one month prior to the Commencement date. the form to the Office of the Registrar and all other necessary parties. A student who fails to return within the designated time must reapply for admission. Students on a Leave of Graduation with Honors Absence are not eligible for College Services, with the exception of academic advising three Summa cum laude 3.86 – 4.00 to four weeks prior to return to the College. A leave of absence often results in a change in Magna cum laude 3.70 – 3.85 the student’s Year of Graduation. Students who are on a leave of absence for one semester or Cum laude 3.50 – 3.69 longer from Dental Hygiene, Nursing, or Medical Imaging and Therapeutics programs must the designated period when matriculated students have completed the registration process. A cademic P olicies and procedures pass a competency exam and/or a directed study prior to re-enrollment. Such students may obtain registration materials at the Office of the Registrar. This same policy also applies to students from other MCPHS campuses. Double Majors (Boston) In the case of non-matriculated and visiting students, it is expected that such students will Students enrolled in a BS degree program (Boston) may declare a double major. In order to adhere to the academic requirements as set forth by the instructor(s) and stated in the course be eligible the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher and completed at least 30 syllabus. credits. Once a student has been approved for a double major they are required to maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA for the remainder of their studies. Residency Requirement All requirements for both majors must be completed for the student to earn the BS degree. Students must complete 1) at least half of the required credits for a degree and 2) all profes- Students should note that only one degree will be conferred. Due to the additional course sional course requirements in the respective degree program, in residence at MCPHS. In requirements students may need to take more than eighteen credits per semester and/or en- special cases, the school dean may allow transfer credit for professional courses provided the roll in summer semester(s) should they expect to graduate with their class. It is also recom- student is able to demonstrate competency in the subject. If a program does not have speci- mended that students check with Student Financial Services to discuss how these additional fied professional courses, then half of all credits must be taken in residence. At least one-half requirements might affect their financial aid status. In order to be considered a double major of the courses required for a minor concentration must be completed while in residence at

A cademic P olicies and procedures candidate students should contact the Academic Resource Center (Boston) and complete the MCPHS. “In residence” is defined as being registered for and enrolled in MCPHS courses, Application for Double Major. whether the courses are delivered using traditional or distance delivery methods. Colleges 102 103 Students enrolled in an accelerated, degree completion including online programs, PharmD, of the Fenway courses are credited as MCPHS courses (including the number of credits). Nursing, or MPAS program are not eligible for this option. An exception to the residency requirement is granted to those who hold licensure in a discipline and are enrolled in an MCPHS baccalaureate degree completion option. The residency Minor Concentrations (Boston) requirement for such students is a minimum of 30 semester credits of MCPHS-approved courses. Students who wish to pursue a minor concentration must complete a Declaration of Minor Concentration form, which is available from the Academic Resource Center. Students must Student Status obtain the signature of the faculty member responsible for coordinating the minor concentration and the school dean. The Declaration of Minor Concentration form must be forwarded Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)–Boston: Years 1 through 4 are classified undergraduate and to the a) student, b) Academic Resource Center, and c) Office of the Registrar. full-time status is a minimum of 12 semester hours; at the point a PharmD student attains fifth-year status, full-time status is a minimum of 9 semester hours. Requirements for completion of some minor concentrations vary for students in the Pre- medical and Health Studies program. These variations are outlined in the Premedical and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)–Worcester/Manchester: Year 1 is classified undergraduate and Health Studies major section of this catalog. Premedical and Health Studies students must full-time status is a minimum of 12 semester hours; Years 2 and 3, full-time status is 9 se- complete their program-specific Declaration of Minor Concentration form. mester hours. For all baccalaureate degree programs, students are classified undergraduates and full-time sta- Registration for Classes tus is a minimum of 12 semester hours. Prior to the start of pre-registration for each term, the Registrar’s Office will notify students For all Masters, MS, other Doctoral, and PhD programs, full-time status is a minimum 9 se- (via MCPHS e-mail) of the registration schedule. The schedule will indicate if students will mester hours. be block registered for required courses or if students need to meet with Academic Advising before registering for classes. Students who register on time receive a bill in the mail from Transcripts Student Financial Services. Students who miss the registration period are charged a late reg- Copies of official transcripts must be requested in writing and bear the signature of the re- istration fee. Students who have outstanding balances are not allowed to register or attend questing student. Transcripts are furnished to designated institutions or authorized agencies classes until all bills are paid in full. only when the student submits a completed transcript authorization form. Transcripts are Non-matriculating Students issued to those students whose financial status with Student Financial Services is clear. In rare instances, students may register for courses at MCPHS prior to matriculation in a specific program. All prerequisites for a class must be satisfied and there must be room in the Transfer Credit class. Credit will be accepted only for classes in which students earn a C or better in under- Prior to Acceptance graduate courses or a B or better in graduate courses. The maximum number of credits al- Courses taken at other regionally accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. before the lowed is 12 semester hours for undergraduate students and 6 semester hours for graduate stu- student was accepted to the College may receive MCPHS transfer credit provided that a dents. Students must request to have these credits applied to their degree; it is not automatic. minimum grade of C has been earned. No transfer credit may be awarded for behavioral, Visiting Students basic science or professional coursework that is more than ten years old. Visiting students (those enrolled in degree programs at institutions other than members of Transfer Policy the Colleges of the Fenway) may also register for classes at the College. Such students must MCPHS does not award transfer credit for remedial or skills courses or other courses that provide documentation of good academic standing from their home institution before com- are taught at levels below the first-year level at MCPHS. This includes: English courses on pleting their registration. Visiting students may register on a seat available basis and only after sentence and paragraph structure or similar content courses below the level of LIB 111 (Ex- pository Writing I); mathematics courses in arithmetic or algebra if below the level of MAT fees as may be established by the College A cademic P olicies and procedures 141 (Algebra and Trigonometry); and biology and chemistry courses below the level of the b. if the student fails to comply with certain administrative requirements, such as the sub- MCPHS first year courses required for the program to which the student seeks entrance. mission of immunization forms, etc. Transfer courses will not be accepted as fulfillment of the core curriculum requirements in c. if the student fails to attend classes during the first two weeks of the semester the liberal arts distribution areas if they are taught in the first year of a College curriculum. d. if the student participates in forgery, fraud, or falsification of information on any official Liberal arts courses acceptable for transfer credit must have prerequisite requirements and College form or document, such as registration forms, add/drop form, grade report, must be taken during the student’s second or subsequent year in a College curriculum. recommendations, transcripts, etc. e. if the student fails to register for the coming semester. Approval of Transfer Credit – Post Matriculation Once a student has matriculated at the College, no courses taken off-campus will be accepted Section 2: Effects of Administrative Withdrawal for transfer credit. (Note: Colleges of the Fenway [COF] courses are allowed for Boston stu- If administratively withdrawn, a student’s record will indicate the withdrawal date and the dents.) Exceptions to this policy may be granted by the Associate Provost for Undergraduate reason code for administrative withdrawal. All courses for which a student is registered at the Education in instances involving delay of graduation or extreme hardship. time of withdrawal will receive a grade of “W” until or unless reinstated. Prior to taking a course for transfer credit at another institution, students must submit a Peti- The student shall not be allowed to pre-register or register for a future semester. If a student tion to Transfer Credit form to the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education who ap- has already pre-registered at the time of withdrawal, all pre-registration course requests will A cademic P olicies and procedures proves or denies the petition. Notification of the decision will be distributed to: a) Academic be canceled. 104 Advising Center, b) program director, c) school dean, d) Office of the Registrar, and e) others The student shall receive no further material or notification from the Registrar concerning 105 as appropriate. The student is responsible for requesting that official transcripts be sent to the College affairs once administratively withdrawn. Office of the Registrar, which will verify the credit and post a grade of “TR” in the student’s Section 3: Procedures for Implementing Administrative Withdrawal transcript. Official transcripts must be received no later than the Add-Drop deadline of the The Registrar will send a letter to a student administratively withdrawn from the College. The subsequent semester. recommendation must be based on one of the grounds set forth in Section 1. Minimum Transfer Grade The student shall have the right to discuss his/her case with the Dean of Students. The Dean The minimum grade for receiving transfer credit is C (2.0). of Students shall review the case and decide whether facts exist which warrant administrative Physics 270, Foundations of Physics I withdrawal under Section 1. If the Dean of Students overturns the administrative withdraw- Students who, prior to matriculation at MCPHS, have completed either one semester of al, he/she will notify the Registrar, and the Registrar will issue a letter of reinstatement. (See calculus-based physics or two semesters of algebra-based physics will receive transfer credit Section 4 for reinstatement date limitations.) for PHY 270. To be eligible for transfer credit, the courses must have been completed at a col- Section 4. Reinstatement lege or university and grades of C or better must have been earned in each class. This policy applies only to transfer credit requested for courses taken prior to matriculation at MCPHS. All matters must be resolved by the end of the second week of the current academic term in order for the student to be considered enrolled. If a graduating student is administratively Studio Art and Performance Courses withdrawn his/her graduation date will be forwarded to the next available graduation date A maximum of one studio art or performance course may be taken for credit at another insti- for consideration. tution, including the Colleges of the Fenway. Studio art courses may be accepted for general elective credit only, not for Liberal Arts distribution credit. Any student who has been administratively withdrawn may, at any time after the withdrawal, make arrangements with the appropriate office (Student Financial Services, Registrar, and/or Visiting Classes Dean of Students) for resolution of the matter. Any student who has attempted to resolve the A person may visit a class in which he/she is not officially enrolled only with prior consent matter but has failed to do so, may petition for reinstatement by mailing or delivering to the of the instructor. Dean of Students a written statement describing the actions he/she has taken to resolve the matter and the reasons why the student believes himself/herself entitled to reinstatement. The Withdrawal Dean of Students, in his/her discretion may decide the matter on the written petition of the student and such answer as the Registrar may submit, or may schedule a meeting on the mat- Administrative Withdrawal ter at the earliest practicable date. If the Dean of Students decides in favor of reinstatement, Section 1: Administrative Withdrawal the Registrar shall cause the student to be reinstated forthwith upon receipt of the decision. An administrative withdrawal will mean that a student’s pre-registration or registration, housing, meal plan, and financial aid for the current semester will be canceled. The student will If resolution occurs after the final date noted in the withdrawal letter, students will not be eligible be unable to register or pre-register for any subsequent semester until the administrative to be reinstated in the current semester but must delay their return until the subsequent semester. withdrawal is resolved. In semesters beyond those from which the student was withdrawn, the student must file a A student may be administratively withdrawn by the College, if any of the following condi- readmission application by the stated deadline for enrollment in the next available semester. tions apply: Health Leave of Absence Policy a. if after due notice, the student fails to satisfy an overdue financial obligation to the When a student’s current physical or mental health condition precludes successful comple- College, consisting of tuition, loans, board, room fees, library charges, or other student tion of her/his educational program, the student may receive a health leave of absence from charges, including student activities, health insurance, graduation fees, and other such the College and College residence hall, upon recommendation of the Dean of Students, or designee. Normally, the leave of absence will result from the student’s voluntary efforts. In student will be given the opportunity to be heard and present evidence as to why he/she A cademic P olicies and procedures exceptional circumstances, a student may be asked to leave the College or College residence should not be immediately suspended. hall involuntarily. Evaluation This policy does not supersede the Student Code of Conduct. Violations of the Student The Dean of Students, or designee, may inform the student orally or in writing that he/she Code of Conduct will be handled through the student disciplinary process as outlined in the must participate in a medical or mental health evaluation conducted by one of the following: Student Handbook. a. MCPHS Director of Counseling Services, or designee (in the case of psychological dis- Voluntary Health Leave of Absence order), or If the student’s behavior progresses to the point where the student is: b. an independent evaluator (licensed social worker, licensed mental health counselor, li- a. unable to live independently, or censed psychologist [including psychiatrist] or licensed medical doctor) selected by the b. unable to protect her/himself in the community, or student at the student’s expense. c. unable to perform the essential functions of an educational program without requiring The student must sign a release of information form authorizing the evaluator to consult with substantial modification of the program, MCPHS staff regarding the evaluation. the student is eligible for and may request from the Dean of Students or designee (provided The evaluation must be completed within 24 hours of the date of written or verbal notice medical/mental health documentation from a licensed provider is presented) a health leave of A cademic P olicies and procedures or as soon as reasonable, as determined by the Dean of Students, or designee. The Dean of absence from the College and College residence hall, regardless of the time in the semester. In Students, or designee, may grant an extension for completion. 106 order to remove the conditions of the leave, the student must present evidence (documented 107 evidence from a medical/mental health licensed provider) that the behavior no longer pre- If the student fails to complete or refuses to participate in an evaluation when referred, he/she cludes successful completion of an educational program, and the student may be requested may be issued an involuntary health leave of absence. to meet with the Dean of Students. In most cases, at least one academic semester must have Determination passed before readmission under a voluntary health leave of absence can be considered. Upon completion of the evaluation, the MCPHS staff member who conducts or consults in If on a leave of absence, a student’s record will indicate the leave date and the reason code for the evaluation will make a recommendation to the Dean of Students, or designee. An oppor- voluntary health leave. All courses for which a student is registered at the time of leave will tunity must be provided for the student to discuss the recommendations with the MCPHS receive a grade of “W” and will follow the refund policy as outlined in the College Catalog. staff member who conducted or consulted in the evaluation, and with the Dean of Students Requests for special consideration regarding the refund policy (e.g., leave date beyond the or his/her designee. refund date) may be made to the Dean of Students. The student will be given the opportunity to be heard and present evidence as to why s/he Involuntary Health Leave of Absence should not be issued an involuntary health leave of absence. The Dean of Students, or desig- The Dean of Students, or designee may issue an involuntary health withdrawal, whether or nee, will make a determination and inform the student in writing. not the student’s behavior, violates the Student Code of Conduct. Effective Date An involuntary health leave of absence must involve a strong likelihood of: Once the involuntary health leave of absence is issued, the terms of the leave become effective a. serious risk of physical harm to the student himself/herself, manifested by evidence of immediately. A student’s record will indicate the leave date and the reason code for involun- threats of suicide or attempts at suicide or other serious bodily harm; tary health leave. All courses for which a student is registered at the time of leave will receive b. serious risk of physical harm to other persons in the community, including an infectious a grade of “W” and will follow the refund policy as outlined in the College Catalog. Requests condition, evidence of homicidal or other violent behavior; and/or for special consideration regarding the refund policy (e.g., leave date beyond the refund date) c. a reasonable risk of physical impairment or injury to the student himself/herself because may be made to the Dean of Students. of impaired judgment that would not allow the student to live independently or pro- The safety of the student while on campus must be assured. Advance notice of an involuntary tect himself/herself in the community or not allow the student to perform the essential health leave is only recommended when the safety of the student while on campus is assured. functions of an educational program without requiring substantial modification of the In the case of emergencies, no advance notice may be possible. program. Appeal Process for Involuntary Leave of Absence A student who has been issued an involuntary health leave of absence may appeal the decision Report and Initial Meeting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs in writing within five business days of receiving the Upon receiving a report documenting the behavior(s) that indicate why a student should decision. The student’s reasons for the appeal and the desired resolution must be indicated in be put on involuntary health leave, the Dean of Students, or designee, will meet with the the letter. The Vice President for Academic Affairs will consider the case within five business student regarding the report. days of the request for an appeal. The decision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs is Suspension Pending Determination final and will be communicated to the student in writing. The student may be suspended immediately from the College or College residence hall pend- Return After Leave of Absence ing the determination of the involuntary health leave of absence when, on the basis of the In order to remove the conditions of the leave of absence, the student must present medical information available, the College reasonably believes the student’s continued presence on documentation that the behavior no longer precludes successful completion of an education- campus endangers the physical safety or well-being of her/himself or others or seriously dis- al program. The student must also participate in an evaluation conducted by College staff, rupts the educational process of the College. Either before or as promptly as is feasible, the by an established deadline, and write a letter to the Dean of Students (or designee), detailing General E ducation R equirements the student’s readiness to return to the College. In most cases, at least one academic semester General Education Requirements must have passed before readmission under an involuntary health leave can be considered. Deviations from Established Policies Reasonable deviations from this policy will not invalidate a decision or proceeding unless Preprofessional, general education and liberal arts distribution requirements for all baccalaureate significant prejudice to a student may result. and first professional degree programs are summarized below. Course sequences for the preprofessional and professional curriculum in a particular degree program may be found in the specific Withdrawal from a Course sections pertaining to each of the College’s schools and divisions. Students may withdraw from a course through the end of the tenth week of the fall or spring semester with the exception of block-scheduled courses and all summer session (in these courses, withdrawal must be by the end of the third week). No refunds are given after the Placement in Mathematics Courses end of the official add/drop period. After the official add/drop period, students who choose to withdraw receive a grade of W for the course. The withdrawal slip must be signed by the Students are placed in mathematics courses based on their SATs and degree program. Any student’s advisor. Every registered student who remains in a course is given a grade. Simply changes in assigned mathematics courses must be discussed and approved by the coordinator failing to attend classes does not constitute withdrawal. of mathematics in the School of Arts and Sciences during the add/drop period at the begin- Withdrawal from the College ning of the fall semester. A cademic P olicies and procedures A student must complete an exit interview with the Associate Dean for the Academic Resource Oral Proficiency Requirement–Boston 108 Center or designee (Boston) or Assistant Dean for Academic Support Services (Worcester/ 109 Manchester) prior to withdrawing from the College. The student must also complete a With- All students who enter the College in any bachelor of science or first professional degree drawal Form, which calls for the signatures of the Associate Dean for the Academic Resource program must, as a requirement for graduation, demonstrate oral proficiency by passing an Center (Boston) or designee or Assistant Dean for Academic Support Services (Worcester/ examination designed and evaluated by faculty. The Oral Proficiency Exam (OPE) is admin- Manchester), and Student Financial Services. Failure to complete the withdrawal process istered prior to the student’s first semester at the College. Students whose oral exam results results in automatic failure in all courses in which the student is currently enrolled and forfei- do not meet College standards must take LIB 253 (Oral Communication in Health Care) ture of any pro-rated tuition refund. within the first year of matriculation. This course carries liberal arts or general elective credit (but not humanities credit). Students who fail the OPE or who fail to take the OPE dur- Withdrawn students are not eligible for College services. ing their first semester at the College are automatically registered in LIB 253. Writing Proficiency Requirement–Boston Students who enter the College without credit for LIB 111 (primarily first-year students) will be placed in a skills-building course, LIB 110 (Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing) or in LIB 111 (Expository Writing I). To meet the writing proficiency requirement, these students must complete either the LIB 110, LIB 111, LIB 112 sequence or the LIB 111, LIB 112 sequence, and they must continue to meet writing proficiency standards as these are monitored across the curriculum. Students placed in LIB 110 will earn liberal arts or general elective credit. All students who have entered the College in any bachelor of science or first professional degree program AND have credit for LIB 111 and LIB 112 (primarily transfer students) must meet writing proficiency standards as these are monitored across the curriculum. To insure all students achieve and maintain writing proficiency, the School of Arts and Sci- ences has developed guidelines for Writing Intensive (WI) courses and a system for Writing Proficiency (WP) referrals. In addition, faculty are encouraged to incorporate writing empha- ses in their classes wherever possible. In the School of Arts and Sciences, LIB 110, LIB 111, LIB 112, and all HUM courses are designated as WI. Faculty in other disciplines may offer WI courses if they meet the following criteria. • The amount of required writing should be significant, approximately 3,750-5,000 words (15-20 pages) of graded writing. The total words/pages should be divided among two or more assignments, and at least one assignment should include a draft which students revise with instructor feedback. A single term paper/project is an option, but the project should include several smaller assignments (e.g., a project proposal, followed by a literature review or annotated bibliography, then a completed draft, and a revised final project). • Faculty should devote class time to instruction on writing practices in their disciplines Exemptions from General Education Requirements – Worcester/ General E ducation R equirements (e.g., abstracts, writing style, citation conventions and formats) and on strategies for Manchester successful completion of assignments; they should provide detailed writing assignment Students enrolled in degree programs on the Worcester and Manchester campuses are exempt instructions and evaluation criteria. from the all General Education Requirements, provided they have completed a baccalaureate • Faculty teaching WI courses should set aside a portion of the course grade (minimum degree at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States. (Applicants must of 40%) based on writing assignments (this is not grading for writing skills per se but still fulfill all prerequisite courses required for admission to their degree program.) Students for writing assignments which include demonstration of content learning). in the accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program are an exception in that they • WI courses should have enrollments capped at 30 students or less. are required to complete the OPE during their first year of matriculation. Administration • WI course faculty across the curriculum should employ shared proficiency and grading of required courses for students who fail these exams is arranged by the ESL Specialist in rubrics when assessing students’ writing proficiency or evaluating writing assignments. Worcester/Manchester. To continually reinforce writing proficiency standards, faculty across the curriculum use a Medical Terminology Requirement shared writing proficiency rubric to identify students who appear to need additional skills development to meet WP standards. These students are referred to the College Writing Cen- Competency in medical terminology is required of students in certain degree programs. Stu- dents usually meet this competency within their programs. A medical terminology course ducation R equirements General E ducation ter (WC) where the staff makes proficiency determinations. Based on individual situations, students may be assigned to writing tutors or workshops to address specific writing problems. taken off campus is not awarded general elective credit in any program. All School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics students in accelerated baccalaureate programs are required to 110 Failure to complete an assigned workshop or activity could result in a grading penalty or an 111 incomplete grade in the referring course (based on syllabus requirements). pass, with a grade of C or higher, RSC 110 Medical Terminology for the Radiologic Sciences prior to progression into their first clinical internship course (NMT 330C or MRI 402 or The intent of the WP referral system is to integrate writing expectations, instruction, and RAD 201C or RTT 201C). development in disciplinary/professional contexts that build on foundations established in the general education curriculum. Students who are unsuccessful in their first attempt to pass RSC 110 may be delayed in progression in their curriculum while repeating the course. Note that students are only allowed Oral Proficiency Examination–Worcester/Manchester two attempts to successfully complete a course. Failure to successfully achieve a grade of C or higher in the second attempt of RSC 110, therefore, will result in dismissal from their School Pharmacy students at the Worcester or Manchester campuses must complete the OPE during of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics program. their first year of matriculation. Administration of required courses for students who fail these exams is arranged by the ESL Specialist in Worcester/Manchester. Medical terminology is a prerequisite for admission to all postbaccalaureate School of Medi- cal Imaging and Therapeutics programs, effective Summer/Fall 2010. OPE Exemption First Year Seminar Students are exempt from the OPE requirement only if they are matriculated in a program that requires a baccalaureate degree as a condition of admission, or if they are in a certificate All students entering the College as first year students must take a one semester hour First program. Year Seminar during the fall semester. The seminar is designed to ease the transition from high school to college by orienting students to College resources, career opportunities, and Information Literacy Requirements (Library Modules) the academic skills needed for classroom success. (Transfer students are exempt from this As a requirement for graduation, students must demonstrate proficiency in the use of infor- requirement.) mation resources by passing a series of instructional modules. The modules are designed and Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum evaluated by library faculty. They are tailored to each degree program at the College and must be taken sequentially and at specific times in the curriculum. In general, the three library All bachelor of science and first professional degree programs at MCPHS must incorporate modules (INF 101, 102, and 103) must be completed in the first year in which a student the Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum through curriculum components that are equivalent enters MCPHS. While not carrying any degree credit, the requirements must be met in order to the following minimum standards.

to register for certain courses in degree programs and to qualify for graduation. Librarians at Discipline(s) Minimum standard each campus or the “Libraries” link on www.mcphs.edu can help students determine specific Science and Mathematics 23 s.h. program requirements. Life Sciences two courses, including at least one laboratory Exemptions from General Education Requirements – Boston Chemistry two courses, with laboratories Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science two courses Students enrolled in a certificate program, or in degree programs for which a baccalaureate Statistics one course degree is an admission requirement, are exempted from the core curriculum, oral and writ- Liberal Arts 30 s.h. ing proficiency, and library module requirements. Students in the 30-month Physician As- Health Care Ethics one course sistant Studies program (Boston) are an exception in that they are required to complete the library module requirement though exempt from the core curriculum and oral and writing Communication Studies one course Composition (includes introduction to two courses proficiency. literature) General E ducation R equirements Discipline(s) Minimum standard components, and Internet resources. They foster the creative organization and presentation of Introduction to Behavioral Science one course information, enhance problem-solving and data management skills, and develop abilities to Introduction to Social Science one course track and use new information pertinent to professional learning and practice. Liberal Arts distribution four courses; at least one course Statistics: (elective or required) must be in each Statistics is a core course because it provides tools needed to accurately assess statistical analy- of the three distribution areas (humanities, ses that are reported in both the mass media and scholarly publications. The ability to ef- social sciences, and behavioral sciences) fectively interpret numerical and graphical statistics is necessary for advanced study in the Core Curriculum Rationale health professions and it is essential that health care professionals demonstrate knowledge Preamble: The Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum and General Education of the statistical terminology and methodologies found in the biomedical and professional In addition to education in the various Arts and Sciences disciplines and preparatory work literature. The formal study of statistics complements the sciences because it also requires that in areas prerequisite to the curricula of the professional programs, the Arts and Sciences students learn to formulate and test hypotheses and draw appropriate conclusions. core curriculum promotes an integrated education. Integration facilitates liberal learning in Health Care Ethics: the professional curricula through emphasis on six general ability-based outcomes: critical Ethics is a necessary component of any professional education. Health care ethics prepares thinking and decision-making, social interaction and citizenship, self-awareness and social students to identify the salient ethical issues that arise in contemporary health care practice ducation R equirements General E ducation responsibility, life-long learning, communication, and value-based action. Allocation of space (including biomedical and behavioral research). Formal instruction puts these contemporary for distribution electives along with the presence of required courses in interpersonal com- issues in broader context by introducing students to the historical quest for a coherent and 112 113 munication and health care ethics during the advanced and professional years affirms the comprehensive normative ethical theory to guide personal and professional conduct. It also faculty’s commitment to education of the whole person. reviews and evaluates the strengths and limitations of competing normative ethical theories Life Sciences: and engages students in theoretical discussion and analysis of problematic case studies. This The life sciences introduce students to fundamental biological principles that are necessary core component forms one of the crucial general ability-based outcomes in professional edu- to their future studies as health care professionals. Courses such as Cell and Molecular Biol- cation: the responsible use of values and ethical principles. ogy and Biology of Organisms establish the foundations for understanding the cellular, bio- Communication: chemical, immunological, and microbial mechanisms that form the bases of more advanced Interpersonal communication is also a necessary core component in the education of health studies, such as microbiology, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmaceutical biotechnol- professionals. Communication studies provide a theoretical model for understanding the ogy. The life sciences component of the core curriculum is designed to provide students with two-way nature of communication and the various factors that influence the transmission a breadth of basic knowledge and practice in applying that knowledge to solve complex and exchange of information and the development of interpersonal relationships, including problems. Emphasis on active learning strategies in both didactic and laboratory assignments patient-provider relationships. Communication studies help students assess their communi- prepares students for the independent and advanced learning required by all degree programs cation competencies, improve their ability to work with colleagues, and adapt to new social at the College. environments. Students learn listening and public speaking skills, assertiveness strategies, and Chemistry: ways of demonstrating empathy. Enhanced self-awareness and self-esteem contribute to pro- Chemistry introduces students to the composition, structure and properties of substances fessional development and life-long learning. and is fundamental to an understanding of the physical world. By gaining knowledge of Composition: the particulate nature of matter students learn an explanatory paradigm that supports the Expository Writing develops the ability to write clearly, concisely and precisely. The use of biological and pharmaceutical sciences and illuminates the history of science and technology. writing as a tool for learning increases academic performance across the curriculum and pro- Since the atomic world is not directly observable, the discipline of chemistry cultivates formal motes student-centered learning. Writing from sources teaches summary, synthesis and criti- reasoning skills, such as drawing inferences from observations. By approaching knowledge cism skills that are basic to all disciplines. Expository writing also develops research skills, through a constructivist perspective, chemistry complements the liberal arts and develops an including the use of library and online resources, location and evaluation of source materials, appreciation for open-minded and dynamic learning. thesis formulation and development, and referencing and citation techniques. Attention to Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science: works of prose fiction, drama and poetry and student-centered exploration of moods and Mathematics is the basic language of the sciences. The process of learning mathematics helps meanings in expressive media provide the foundation for humanistic, literary and aesthetic develop logical and rational habits of reasoning and acclimates students to the operation of analysis. formal systems. Physics helps students implement active learning strategies in the analysis Introduction to the Behavioral Sciences: and solution of complex problems requiring the integration of symbolic, mathematical rea- A foundational course in the behavioral sciences teaches students how internal factors (e.g., soning with verbal and visual thinking skills. Laboratories cast the student in the role of re- personality and motives) and external factors (e.g., social pressures) combine to affect behav- searcher and emphasize the importance of careful procedure and observation in the collection ior. Students learn to appreciate the manner in which human behavior can be studied sys- and analysis of experimental data. A sound understanding of calculus and the calculus-based tematically and scientifically. They also come to understand the differences between “normal” concepts and principles of mechanics provides a necessary foundation for advanced study and “abnormal” behavior and how difficult it can be to distinguish these. Students learn that in chemistry and the biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. Computers and communica- some of their assumptions about humans are misconceptions and stereotypes, and they learn tion technologies have become integral aspects of scientific learning and professional prac- to apply the concepts, theories and principles of psychology and/or sociology to develop a tice. Computer science courses provide knowledge of critical software applications, hardware better understanding of themselves and those around them. General E ducation R equirements Introduction to the Social Sciences: SSC 430* The Fifties: Introduction to American Studies 3 A foundational, interdisciplinary course in the social sciences teaches students the value of SSC 431* The Sixties: Introduction to American Studies 3 historical perspective and terms and concepts basic to disciplinary study in the social sciences SSC 440 Women in History 3 (e.g., culture, class, ethnicity, race, gender and social construction). Students survey historical SSC 495 Evolution of the Health Professions 3 patterns of immigration and social transformation, study themes related to the emergence of *if not taken for the required course American culture and identity, and explore various forces and factors that contribute to the TOTAL s.h. for minor: 15 formation of both individual and collective identities. Students are introduced to the analysis and use of historical documents, secondary sources and visual media. Students learn how to Biology locate contemporary issues in historical, social, economic, and political frameworks, to iden- Coordinator: Dr. Joseph DeMasi tify individual, social and cultural differences, and to express sensitivity and tolerance within The Biology minor provides an opportunity for additional and advanced level study in the a culturally diverse society. biological sciences. The minor will prepare students for post-graduate study in biological and Liberal Arts Distribution: medical sciences and will provide an optional biology concentration. Students build on the foundational courses in the humanities, behavioral sciences, and social Required Courses sciences through more advanced or specialized courses in each of these disciplinary areas. For ducation R equirements General E ducation example, humanities distribution electives include courses in advanced foreign languages, Four advanced-level courses from the following list that are not required for a degree*:

aesthetics, literature, philosophy, and religious studies. The inclusion of a fourth liberal arts Course Title semester hours 114 elective permits additional study in one of these areas or selection of a language or commu- BIO 4xx Advanced Microbiology 4 115 nication course at a level appropriate to the student’s needs. The liberal arts electives assure BIO 4xx Molecular Biology of Cancer 3 a breadth of learning experiences in general education while allowing latitude for student BIO 405 Plagues of the Past, Present, and Future 3 curriculum preferences. PSB 328 Physiology/Pathophysiology I 4 Minor Concentration Requirements PSB 329 Physiology/Pathophysiology II 4 TOTAL 14-15 For those students in Arts and Sciences, Health Sciences, or School of Pharmacy–Boston, *Non-Premed majors must take BIO 332 Genetics and three of the following courses: Immunology, Advanced Microbiology, Molecu- who desire further study in specialty areas, minor concentrations are available in American lar Biology of Cancer, and Plagues of the Past, Present and Future. studies, biology, chemistry, health psychology, medical humanities, and premedical studies. Chemistry Requirements for completion of some minor concentrations vary for students in the Pre- Coordinator: Dr. Alfred R. Garafalo medical and Health Studies degree program. They declare minors by completing a program- Required Courses specific Declaration of Minor Concentration form, and they must fulfill the minor requirements defined for their program in this catalog. Course Title semester hours American Studies CHE 234 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Coordinators: Dr. Jennifer L. Tebbe and Dr. David E. Tanner CHE 314 Analytical Chemistry (w/lab) 4 CHE 717 Instrumental Analysis (w/lab) or The American Studies minor is designed to offer students an opportunity to coordinate lib- CHE 340 Inorganic Chemistry (w/lab) 4 eral arts electives in several disciplines—behavioral sciences, literature, history, social and PHY 272 Foundations of Physics I Lab 1 political sciences—to form a coherent body of knowledge in the study of American culture. PHY 274 Foundations of Physics II (w/lab) 4 Required Courses TOTAL 14 Course Title semester hours Health Psychology LIB 530 Undergraduate Research Project 3 Coordinator: Dr. Stacie Spencer (following completion of a least 12 s.h. in the minor) SSC 430 The Fifties: Introduction to American Studies or The Health Psychology minor is designed to offer students a solid foundation in the theories, SSC 431 The Sixties: Introduction to American Studies 3 approaches, and methods of psychology as they relate to health care and to provide prepa- TOTAL 6 ration for careers in such areas as health promotion, mental-health pharmacy, psychiatric nursing and social-services delivery. Students must earn a minimum of 15 semester hours. Elective Courses Three courses selected from the following for a total of 9 semester hours Required Courses course title semester hours Course Title semester hours BEH 250 Health Psychology 3 HUM 252 The Short Story 3 BEH 451 Research Methods in Health and Behavior 3 HUM 458 Modern American Writers 3 TOTAL 6 SSC 230 Cultural Anthropology 3 SSC 340 Survey of Modern American History 3 Elective Courses Emmanuel Theater Guild General E ducation R equirements Three additional BEH courses with at least one Basic (traditional areas not directly associated with health issues) and one Applied Simmons Chorale (courses that have a specific health related focus) course. Lists of Basic and Applied courses can be found on the MCPHS website, Wheelock Family Theater at the Academic Resource Center, and will be provided to students when they are accepted into the minor. Information on available performing arts courses, the performance ensembles and comple- Medical Humanities tion of the minor is available from: Coordinator: Dr. David E. Tanner Dean Delia Anderson, MCPHS advisor for the Minor in Performing Arts, in the School of The Medical Humanities minor provides a coordinated curriculum of study that emphasizes Arts and Sciences; and Raymond Fahrner, Director, Office of Performing Arts, Colleges of the relevance of humanistic perspectives to illness experiences and the health care professions. the Fenway (617.521.2075) Required Courses Premedical Minor

COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS MCPHS offers a solid preparation for entrance into medical, dental, optometry, podiatry LIB 512 Health Care Ethics (included in A&S core curriculum) 3 or veterinary schools. Majors in pharmacy and chemistry follow a curriculum that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of most medical schools. Majors in health psychology Elective Courses may choose electives that also fulfill premedical requirements.

ducation R equirements General E ducation Five 3 s.h. courses from the following lists: at least two courses must be selected from each of the Humanities and Social Sciences Medical schools vary in their recommendations beyond the minimum requirements. Stu- lists; one course may be chosen from the Behavioral Sciences list. Total for elective courses = 15 s.h. dents who choose the premedical minor may tailor their preparation for specific medical 116 Humanities schools by selecting appropriate electives. Opportunities are also available for excellent stu- 117 COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS dents to do research in a laboratory or clinical setting, thereby improving their skills and HUM 340 Introduction to Philosophy 3 helping the chance of admission to a medical school. HUM 355 Science, Technology, and Values 3 Students who are interested in applying to medical, dental, optometry, podiatry or veterinary HUM 452 Women Writers 3 schools should obtain and complete a Declaration of Minor Concentration form no later HUM 456 Literature and Medicine 3 than the fall of the second year. Forms are available from the BS in Premedical and Health Social Sciences Studies program director in the School of Arts and Sciences and the Advising Center. COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS Required Courses SSC 230 Cultural Anthropology 3 SSC 432 Medical Anthropology 3 Course Title Semester Hours SSC 444 Cigarettes in American Culture 3 BIO 151 Biology I: Cellular and Molecular Biology 3 SSC 495 Evolution of the Health Professions 3 BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/lab) 4 Behavioral Sciences BIO 255 Medical Microbiology (w/lab) 4 CHE 131 Chemical Principles I (w/lab) 4 COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS BEH 254 Death and Dying 3 CHE 132 Chemical Principles II (w/lab) 4 BEH 405 Mind/Body Medicine 3 CHE 231 Organic Chemistry I (w/lab) 4 BEH 454 Stress and Illness 3 CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHE 234L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Performing Arts Minor (Colleges of the Fenway) MAT 151* Calculus I 3 The Colleges of the Fenway Minor in Performing Arts integrates performing experiences MAT 152 * Calculus II 3 with classroom study of the performing arts: dance, music, theater and performance art. The PHY 2708 Foundations of Physics I 3 minor includes study, observation and practice of the performing arts. It consists of Introduc- PHY 272L* Foundations of Physics I Laboratory 1 tion to Performing Arts, three discipline-specific courses (dance, music and theater), and one PHY 274* Foundations of Physics II (w/lab) 4 upper level course, as well as three semesters of an approved performance ensemble. PSB 331 Biochemistry I 3 Requirements PSB 332 Biochemistry II 3 A. Four academic courses as follows: Introduction to the Performing Arts * Mat 171 and 172 and Phy 281 and 284 may be substituted for these courses Three courses, one each in music, dance and theater Elective Courses B. One upper-level elective course In addition to required courses, students seeking to earn a premedical minor must complete C. Three semesters of participation in an approved co-curricular (non-credit) perform- three electives from the following list: ing arts activity from the following list: COF Orchestra Course Title Semester Hours COF Chorus BEH 250 Health Psychology 3 COF Dance Project BEH 352 Human Development Through the Life Cycle 3 COF Theater Project mcphs–boston Course Title Semester Hours MCPHS–Boston BEH 405 Mind/Body Medicine 3 BEH 454 Stress and Illness 3 School of Arts and Sciences BIO 332 Genetics 3 Delia Castro Anderson, PhD, Professor and Dean; BIO 531 Public Health 3 Roger M. Denome PhD, Associate Professor and Associate Dean BIO 734 Immunology 3 Professors Blagg, Garafalo, Ginsburg, Richman, Tebbe-Grossman; Associate Professors HUM 456 Literature and Medicine 3 Bodwell, Chang, Dacey, Farkas, Kelley, Longino, Luca, Nelson, Parkhurst, Spencer, Tanner, PPB 538 Global Infectious Diseases 3 Tataronis; Assistant Professors Barden, Chase, DeMasi, M. Gardner, Gorman, Hart, Heis- PSB 412 Medical Patients’ Rights and Professionals’ Liabilities 3 ing, Ho, Petersen, Wojiski, Xie; Instructors Grobman, Johnson, Shifley; Faculty Associates SSC 432 Medical Anthropology 3 Bouchard, Broadbelt, Chen, DePierro, Dhimitri, Grandy, Guerrera, Holloway, Jana, Peden. SSC 495 Evolution of the Health Professions 3

Degree Programs

ducation R equirements General E ducation BS in Chemistry/MS in Pharmaceutical Chemistry BS in Health Psychology 118 BS in Health Sciences 119 BS in Health Sciences Degree Completion (traditional and online) BS in Medical and Molecular Biology BS in Premedical and Health Studies BS in Public Health Technical Standards for the School of Arts and Sciences* The School of Arts and Sciences has specified the following non-academic criteria (“technical standards”) which all students are expected to meet, with or without reasonable accommodation, in order to participate in the educational programs of the school. Observation Students must be able to carry out procedures involved in the learning process that are fundamental to the courses offered at the College. Students are expected to actively participate in all demonstrations/laboratory exercises in the basic sciences, and to learn and function in a wide variety of didactic settings in science, humanities, social and behavioral science courses. Such observation and information acquisition requires the functional use of visual, auditory and somatic sensation. Students must have sufficient vision to be able to observe demonstrations, experiments and laboratory exercises in the sciences, including computer assisted instruction. They must be able to view images via a microscope. Communication Students must be able to communicate effectively in English with faculty, students, administrators and peers in settings where communication is typically oral or written. They should be able to speak, hear and observe in order to be effectively involved in the didactic learning process. They are expected to acquire, assimilate, interpret, integrate, and apply information from direct observation, oral communication, written messages, films, slides, microscope, and other media. Motor and Sensory Students must possess sufficient motor function, fine motor skills and sensory skills to perform the requirements identified in their respective professional career tract. They should possess sufficient motor function to execute the necessary movements to participate in the laboratory portion of the science courses. Such actions require coordination of both gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium and functional use of the senses of touch and vision. mcphs–boston *These technical standards were adapted from the Report of the Special Advisory Panel on Tech- SSC 495 Evolution of the Health Professions 3 nical Standards for Medical School Admission, AAMC, 2008 (http://www.samuelmerritt.edu/ General elective 3 medicine/technical_standards). TOTAL 16 Bachelor of Science in Medical and Molecular Biology Year II—spring The BS in Medical and Molecular Biology major is an undergraduate degree that prepares COURSE TITLE Semester Hours mcphs–boston students for a number of employment and post-graduate study opportunities. These include: BIO 255 Medical Microbiology 4 entry level laboratory positions; post-graduate certificate studies leading to careers in bio- BIO 260 Molecular Biology 3 technology, forensic science, and the clinical laboratory sciences; graduate studies in biology CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II 3 leading to careers in research, industry and education; and application to medical and profes- CHE 234L Organic Chemistry II lab 1 sional schools. MAT 261 Statistics 3 The curriculum design provides a broad foundation in the sciences, and a wide variety of lib- Humanities elective 3 eral arts courses that are integrated throughout the program. Major requirements in biology TOTAL 17 include medical microbiology and molecular biology in the second year; biochemistry, genet- Year III—fall ics, three molecular and cellular biology electives, and three medical biology electives in the third and fourth years; and two fourth-year courses (Experimental Techniques and Science COURSE TITLE Semester Hours 120 LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 121 Communication) that develop advanced laboratory skills and provide a synthetic, capstone Professionals experience. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in undergraduate research op- PHY 270 Foundations of Physics I 3 portunities at the College or in research/clinical laboratories in the local area. PHY 272L Foundations of Physics I Laboratory 1 To remain in good academic standing in the BS in Medical and Molecular Biology program, PSB 331 Biochemistry I 3 students must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA and a 2.0 GPA in BIO, CHE and PSB 331 Humanities elective 3 courses. To meet the residency requirement for the BS in Medical and Molecular Biology, Behavioral Science elective 3 students must complete at least 63 s.h. at the College. TOTAL 16 Year III—spring Curriculum: BS in Medical and Molecular Biology COURSE TITLE Semester Hours Year I—fall BIO 332 Genetics 3 COURSE TITLE Semester Hours LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 BIO 150 Biology I: Laboratory 1 Biology electives 6 BIO 151 Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology 3 Behavioral Science elective 3 CHE 131 Chemical Principles I (w/lab) 4 TOTAL 15 LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3 Year IV—fall MAT 151 Calculus I 3 FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1 COURSE TITLE Semester Hours BIO xxx Experimental Techniques 2 TOTAL 15 Biology electives 6 Year I—spring LIB elective 3 Course Title Semester Hours General elective 3 BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/lab) 4 TOTAL 14 CHE 132 Chemical Principles II (w/lab) 4 Year IV—spring LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3 MAT 152 Calculus II 3 COURSE TITLE Semester Hours LIB 133 American Culture, Identity and Public Life 3 BIO xxx Science Communication 3 TOTAL 17 Biology electives 6 General electives 6 Year II—fall TOTAL 15 COURSE TITLE Semester Hours Total credits to complete degree requirements: 125 s.h. CHE 231 Organic Chemistry I (w/lab) 4 LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3 SSC 230 Cultural Anthropology 3 mcphs–boston Molecular and Cellular Biology Electives (3 must be chosen from this category): BIO 151 Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology 3 BIO 405 Plagues of the Past, Present and Future CHE 131 Chemical Principles I (w/lab) 4 BIO 4xx Advanced Microbiology LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3 BIO 4xx Molecular Biology of Cancer MAT 151 Calculus I 3 BIO 530 Undergraduate Research Project LIB 120* Introduction to Psychology 3 BIO xxx Histology FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1 mcphs–boston TOTAL 18 BIOxxx Cell Biology PSB 332 Biochemistry II Year I—spring

PSB 440 Molecular Biotechnology Course Title Semester Hours BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/lab) 4 Medical and Molecular Biology Electives (3 must be chosen from this category): CHE 132 Chemical Principles II (w/lab) 4 BEH 341 Biological Psychology LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3 BIO 531 Public Health LIB 133* Am. Culture, Identity and Public Life 3 BIO 734 Immunology MAT 152 Calculus II 3 BIO xxx Advanced Physiology TOTAL 17 122 BIO xxx Parasitology *May be taken either semester. 123 MAT xxx Biostatistics Year II—fall PSB 328/329 Physiology/Pathophysiology I & II Endocrinology (COF) COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS Medical Neuroscience (COF) CHE 231 Organic Chemistry I (w/lab) 4 MAT 261 Statistics 3 Neurobiology (COF) PHY 270 Foundations of Physics I 3 Bachelor of Science in Chemistry PHY 272L Foundations of Physics I lab 1 Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry Distribution electives 6 The BS in Chemistry/MS in Pharmaceutical Chemistry program is designed for students TOTAL 17 who are interested in a career in chemistry. It allows students to obtain a master’s degree in Year II—spring five years instead of the six to seven years that it would take to complete two degrees sepa- Course Title Semester Hours rately. Additionally, this program is designed to take advantage of the College’s strengths in CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II 3 the pharmaceutical sciences. Students will obtain experience in biotechnology techniques CHE 234L Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 and will learn the principles of drug design and mechanism of action. The BS/MS includes CHE 314 Analytical Chemistry (w/lab) 4 both a research project and an internship, ensuring that graduates will be prepared to work INF 210 Survey of Literature of Chemistry 1 in industry or pursue a PhD. LIB 252 Introduction to Speech 3 The required courses for the BS degree will be completed in the fall of the fourth year. A PHY 274 Foundations of Physics II (w/lab) 4 student who decides to pursue the BS degree alone must take additional elective credits in the TOTAL 16 spring of the fourth year to complete the 127 total semester hours required for the BS. Stu- dents continuing in the BS/MS program complete the entire curriculum as outlined. They Year III—fall must be enrolled for one summer in order to complete the research project. Course Title Semester Hours To remain in good academic standing in the BS in Chemistry program, students must main- CHE 717 Instrumental Analysis (w/lab) 4 tain a cumulative 2.0 GPA. To progress into the MS phase, students must apply at the end CHEM 331** Thermodynamics and Kinetics (w/lab) 4 of their third year, successfully complete an interview, and have an overall GPA of 3.0, as LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 well as a 3.0 or better GPA in all BIO, CHE/CHM, MAT, and PHY courses. Students must PSB 331 Biochemistry I 3 maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain in good academic standing in the MS program. To meet the Distribution elective 3 residency requirement for the BS, students must complete at least 64 s.h. at the College. TOTAL 17 All fourth and fifth year requirements for the MS degree must be completed at the College. Year III—spring Curriculum: BS in Chemistry/MS in Pharmaceutical Chemistry Course Title Semester Hours Year I—fall CHE 340 Inorganic Chemistry (w/lab) 4 Course Title Semester Hours CHEM 332** Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Structure (w/lab) 4 BIO 150 Biology I Laboratory 1 PSB 332 Biochemistry II 3 mcphs–boston PSB 333L Biochemistry Lab I 1 Year V—spring

Distribution elective 3 Course Title Semester Hours TOTAL 15 CHE 825 Internship 12 **This course is taken at Simmons College. Total credits to complete BS/MS degree requirements: 150 s.h. Year IV—fall Electives

mcphs–boston CHEM 347 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry (w/lab) (Simmons) 4 Course Title Semester Hours CHE 435 Green Chemistry 3 CHE 714 Spectroscopic Analysis (w/lab) 3 CHE 810 Heterocyclic Chemistry 2 CHE 445 Experimental Methods in Biological Chemistry 2 PSB 802 Chemistry of Macromolecules 3 CHE 731 Advanced Organic Chemistry 4 PSB 815 Drug Metabolism 3 PSB 346 Physico-Chemical Properties of Drug Molecules 3 PSB 820 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry I 2 Advanced Chemistry elective 3 PSB 822 Enzyme Kinetics 2 TOTAL 15 PSB 851 Bio-organic Chemistry 2 Year IV—spring* (BS degree) Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology Course Title Semester Hours The role of behavioral factors in health promotion, disease prevention, treatment of illness, 124 CHE 450 Pharmaceutical Chemistry I (w/lab) 4 125 and health policy has become one of the most interesting and fast-developing topics in the CHE 755 Stereochemistry 3 arena of health care. In response to this, the four-year Bachelor of Science in Health Psychol- Advanced Chemistry electives* 5-6 ogy program was developed. TOTAL 12-13 * Students completing the BS degree alone take two advanced electives in the spring semester, but The Health Psychology major allows students the flexibility to prepare for bachelor’s-level do not register for research or seminar credits. PSB 820 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry I (3sh), careers in patient care, health care research, management or administration, or further study CHE 810 Heterocyclic Chemistry (2 sh), or PSB 851 Bio-Organic Chemistry (2sh) may be taken in psychology, medicine, public health, or social work. In fact, with the growing empha- by BS students only with permission of instructor. sis medical school admission committees have placed on broad humanities undergraduate preparation, this program could serve as an ideal premedical track. Total credits to complete BS degree requirements: 127 s.h. One of only a few in the country, the Health Psychology major produces graduates with a Year IV—spring* (MS degree) range of knowledge in psychology, a strong preparation in the basic sciences and liberal arts, Course Title Semester Hours and an informed sense of health care issues from other fields such as sociology, law, eth- CHE 450 Pharmaceutical Chemistry I (w/lab) 4 ics, literature, history and health care administration. Students receive training in research, CHE 710 Seminar* 1 methods and statistics. In their senior year, Health Psychology majors apply their knowledge CHE 755 Stereochemistry 3 and receive practical experience through individually tailored internships in a setting such as CHE 880 Research* 2 a stress reduction, pain management or elder-care center, in order to apply their knowledge Advanced Chemistry elective* 2-3 and receive practical experience. TOTAL 12-13 To remain in good academic standing, students must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA. To *Students continuing with the MS curriculum register for research, seminar and one advanced meet the residency requirement for the BS in Health Psychology degree, students must com- elective. Recommended MS electives are: PSB 820 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry I (3sh) or PSB plete at least 62 s.h. at the College. 851 Bio-Organic Chemistry (2sh). Curriculum: BS in Health Psychology Year IV—summer Year I—fall

Course Title Semester Hours Course title semester hours CHE 880 Research 2 BIO 151 Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology 3 Year V—fall CHE 131 Chemical Principles I** (w/lab) 4 FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1 Course Title Semester Hours LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3 CHE 711 Seminar 1 LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3 CHE 7xx Pharmaceutical Chemistry II (w/lab) 4 MAT 150 Precalculus* or 3 CHE 810 Heterocyclic Chemistry 2 MAT 151 Calculus I CHE 880 Research 2 TOTAL 17 TOTAL 9 *If placed in MAT 150, the student receives 3 s.h. of general elective credit. mcphs–boston **After consultation with the program director, students may substitute BIO 110 and 210 (Anat- Basic Psychology elective 3 omy and Physiology I and II) for BIO 151 and 152; similarly, they may substitute CHE 110 and General electives 6 210 (Basic Chemistry I and II) for CHE 131 and 132. TOTAL 15 Year I—spring Year IV—fall Course title semester hours Course title semester hours

mcphs–boston LIB 133 American Culture, Identity and Public Life 3 LIB 590 Health Psychology Field Placement I 3 BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/lab) 4 Basic Psychology elective 3 CHE 132 Chemical Principles II (w/lab) 4 Applied Psychology elective 3 LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3 General electives 6 MAT 151 Calculus I or TOTAL 15 MAT 152 Calculus II 3 TOTAL 17 Year IV—spring

Year II—fall Course title semester hours LIB 591 Health Psychology Field Placement II 3 Course title semester hours LIB 592 Health Psychology Capstone Seminar 3 BEH 101 Health Psychology Seminar 1 126 General electives 6 127 BEH 250 Health Psychology 3 TOTAL 12 MAT 261 Statistics 3 MAT 197 Computer Applications 3 Total credits to complete degree requirements: 124 s.h. PSB 320 Introduction to Health Care Delivery 3 Students must take five behavioral science courses, three basic and two applied, in order to fulfill Humanities elective (or Calculus II) 3 the basic psychology and applied psychology requirements. TOTAL 16 Year II—spring Health Sciences Course title semester hours Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences BEH 102 Health Psychology Seminar 1 BEH 451 Research Methods in Health and Behavior 3 This degree program is designed with three options: (1) an entry-level option for students LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 who are undecided about which allied health discipline to pursue and who wish to prepare Professionals for study in a post bachelor’s degree allied health professional program, (2) a degree comple- Basic psychology elective 3 tion option for those allied health workers seeking career progression who earned an associate General (or humanities) elective 3 degree or certificate and who possess current registration, certification or licensure in an allied Health Perspectives elective 3 health discipline, and (3) an online degree completion option, also for allied health workers seeking career progression who earned an associate degree or certificate and who possess cur- TOTAL 16 rent registration, certification or licensure in an allied health discipline. Year III—fall Please note that this program is not intended for those interested in dentistry, medicine, Course title semester hours occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, BEH 103 Health Psychology Seminar 1 or veterinary careers. Students interested in these disciplines are advised to enroll in the LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 MCPHS Bachelor of Science in Premedical and Health Studies program, which is designed Applied Psychology elective 3 to prepare individuals for entry into these disciplines. It is also not intended for those inter- Social Science elective 3 ested in pharmacy. General elective 3 Baccalaureate Degree Entry-Level Option Humanities elective 3 This option is available to students who are undecided about which allied health discipline to TOTAL 16 pursue. It is primarily intended to lead to second baccalaureate or advanced first professional degree programs, but could also be used as a terminal degree for employment in jobs in health Year III—spring sciences areas such as medical and dental products sales, patient education, and research Course title semester hours technician. Students must complete the MCPHS Arts and Sciences core curriculum require- PSB 412 Medical Patients’ Rights and Professionals’ Liabilities 3 ments (55 semester credits) and First Year Seminar requirement (1 semester credit), Health Health Perspectives elective 3 Sciences Core, Health Sciences Major, and Health Sciences Concentration. The curriculum is flexible, allowing students to build, with the program advisor, schedules of study that are full-time (three-year accelerated or four-year traditional) or part-time. mcphs–boston 1. Preprofessional courses SSC 495 Evolution of the Health Professions 3 The MCPHS Arts and Sciences core curriculum requirements (55 semester credits) and TOTAL 24 First Year Seminar requirement (1 semester credit), must be met. The following courses, *Students interested in MRI must complete PHY 270 and PHY 272. or their equivalent, will be used to meet these requirements (higher level science and Elective Component (choose 15 credits from this list) mathematics courses may be substituted with approval of the program advisor): Course Title Semester Hours Course Title Semester Hours mcphs–boston BIO 110 Anatomy and Physiology (w/lab) 4 BEH 254 Death and Dying 3 BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology (w/lab) 4 BEH 350 Abnormal Psychology 3 CHE 110 Basic Chemistry I (w/lab) 4 BEH 454 Stress and Illness 3 CHE 210 Basic Chemistry II (w/lab) 4 BEH 457 Drugs and Behavior 3 FYS 101 First-Year Seminar 1 HUM 456 Literature and Medicine 3 LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3 PSB 301 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals 3 LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3 SSC 230 Cultural Anthropology 3 LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3 SSC 432 Medical Anthropology 3 LIB 133 American Culture, Identity, and Public Life 3 SSC 444 Cigarettes in American Culture 3 LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 4. Health Sciences Concentration 128 129 Professionals Students must design, in collaboration with the program advisor, and complete, a concentra- LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 tion in a health sciences related area of interest. Decisions about content of the concentration MAT 141 Algebra and Trigonometry* 3 should be made not later than the completion of 60 credits of degree requirements in order MAT 261 Statistics 3 to integrate the approved courses in a timely manner. The concentration will comprise a Behavioral Sciences Distribution Course 3 minimum of 18 credits, at least half of which are numbered 300 and 400 or above. Examples Humanities Distribution Course 3 of possible concentrations include general, management, liberal arts, and health promotion. Liberal Arts Distribution Course 3 General Concentration (online) Social Sciences Distribution Course 3 Course Title Semester Hours Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science Course 3 DHY 425 Educational Theories and Methods 3 TOTAL 56 HSC 320 Writing for Health Science Professionals 3 *Students interested in MRI must complete, MAT 151 and 152. HSC 325 Health Care Management 3 2. Health Sciences Core HSC 420 Grant Proposal Writing for Health Sciences 3 HSC 4XX Curriculum Development for the Health Sciences (under 3 Students must successfully complete the twelve (12) credit Health Sciences Core. development)

Course Title Semester Hours Elective 3 HSC 301O Health Promotion 3 Total 18 HSC 310O Health Care Informatics 3 Minimum number of credits to complete option requirements: 125 s.h. HSC 401O Public Health and Policy 3 (55 in Arts and Sciences core curriculum, 1 of Freshman Seminar, 12 in Health Sciences Core, 39 HSC 410O Research Analysis and Methods 3 in Health Sciences Major, and 18 in Health Sciences Concentration) TOTAL 12 Baccalaureate Degree Completion Option 3. Health Sciences Major This option is open to allied health personnel who hold a certificate or associate degree from Entry-level students must complete a Health Sciences Major. The major consists of 24 an accredited program and active registration, certification, or licensure in their health disci- required credits and an additional 15 elective credits selected from a list of specified pline. Upon admission, students will be awarded credit for the prior allied health professional courses. coursework completed in their certificate or associate degree up to a maximum of 40 semester Required Component credits. For those students who completed a certificate for which academic credit was not Course Title Semester Hours awarded (e.g., a hospital-based program), credit will be awarded if the certificate program BEH 250 Health Psychology 3 was accredited by the appropriate allied health program accrediting agency and if the quality BEH 352 Human Development Through the Life Cycle 3 of the program has additionally been validated by the applicant’s successful registration, cer- BIO 255 Medical Microbiology (w/lab) 4 tification or licensure. Students must additionally complete the MCPHS Arts and Sciences PHY 181 General Physics* 4 core curriculum requirements, Health Sciences Core, and a Health Sciences Concentration. PSB 320 Introduction to Health Care Delivery 3 The curriculum is flexible, allowing students to build, with the program advisor, schedules RSC 325 Clinical Pathophysiology 4 that are full-time or part-time. mcphs–boston 1. Prior degree or certificate BEH 350 Abnormal Psychology 3 Up to 40 credits will be awarded to students who have completed an associate degree BEH 454 Stress and Illness 3 or certificate in an allied health discipline through a programmatically or regionally ac- BEH 457 Drugs and Behavior 3 credited institution. HUM 355 Science Technology and Values 3 2. Preprofessional courses HUM 456 Literature and Medicine 3 The MCPHS Arts and Sciences core curriculum requirements (55 semester credits) PSB 261 Management 3 mcphs–boston must be met. Courses already completed that meet the MCPHS transfer credit policies, PSB 301 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals 3 and are deemed equivalent to the Arts and Sciences core curriculum requirements will PSB 412 Medical Patient’s Rights/Prof Liabilities 3 be accepted in transfer. The remaining requirements beyond those transferred during the admission process must be completed at MCPHS unless prior approval to take PSB 415 Accounting 3 them elsewhere is approved by the MCPHS Provost’s Office. For specific course re- PSB 423 Pharmaceutical/Health Care Marketing 3 quirements, refer to the corresponding section above under the entry-level option, the PSB 428 Human Resource Management 3 MCPHS Catalog section describing the Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum, or the PSB 444 Organizational Development 3 website (www.mcphs.edu). Note: First Year Seminar is not required for this option. SSC 230 Cultural Anthropology 3 3. Health Sciences Core SSC 432 Medical Anthropology 3 For specific course requirements, refer to the corresponding section in the entry-level SSC 444 Cigarettes in American Culture 3 130 option. Minimum number of credits to complete option requirements: 125 s.h. 131 4. Health Sciences Concentration (40 in the prior allied health program, 55 in Arts and Sciences core curriculum, 12 For a description, refer to the corresponding section in the entry-level option. Note that radiologic technologists may also consider a concentration in MRI or CT, and dental in Health Sciences Core, and 18 in Health Sciences Concentration) hygienists may consider the following Oral Health Concentration. Baccalaureate Degree Completion Online Option Oral Health Concentration This option is open to allied health personnel who hold a certificate or associate degree from Students who are interested in an in-depth study of oral health and/or interested in graduate an accredited program and active registration, certification, or licensure in their health disci- study in oral health should consider this concentration. The requirements for this concentra- pline. Upon admission, students will be awarded credit for the prior allied health professional tion are listed below. coursework completed in their certificate or associate degree up to a maximum of 40 semester Note: Students who are interested in the Master of Science in Dental Hygiene are given the op- credits. For those students who completed a certificate for which academic credit was not portunity to complete DHY 701, the first course required in the graduate program. awarded (e.g., a hospital-based program), credit will be awarded if the certificate program was accredited by the appropriate allied health program accrediting agency and if the quality Required Component of the program has additionally been validated by the applicant’s successful registration, cer- Course Title Semester Hours tification or licensure. Students must additionally complete the MCPHS Arts and Sciences DHY 420 Oral Health Research 3 core curriculum requirements, Health Sciences Core, and a Health Sciences Concentration. DHY 425 Educational Theories and Methods 3 The curriculum is flexible, allowing students to build, with the program advisor, schedules DHY 460 Capstone Leadership in Dental Hygiene or that are full-time or part-time. DHY 701 Essentials of Public Health 3 1. Prior degree or certificate TOTAL 9 Up to 40 credits will be awarded to students who have completed an associate degree Elective Component or certificate in an allied health discipline through a programmatically or regionally ac- Course Semester Hours credited institution. Elective 3 2. Preprofessional courses Elective 3 The MCPHS Arts and Sciences core curriculum requirements (55 semester credits) Elective 3 must be met. Courses already completed that meet the MCPHS transfer credit policies, and are deemed equivalent to the Arts and Sciences core curriculum requirements will TOTAL 9 be accepted in transfer. The remaining requirements beyond those transferred during OH Concentration Electives the admission process must be completed at MCPHS unless prior approval to take Courses offered online: them elsewhere is approved by the MCPHS Provost’s Office. For specific course re- HSC 325 Health Care Management 3 quirements, refer to the corresponding section above under the entry-level option, the HSC 320 Writing for Health Science Professionals 3 MCPHS Catalog section describing the Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum, or the HSC 420 Grant Proposal Writing for the Health Sciences 3 website (www.mcphs.edu). Note: First Year Seminar is not required for this option. 3. Health Sciences Core Courses offered on the Boston campus: For specific course requirements, refer to the corresponding section in the entry-level BEH 254 Death and Dying 3 option. 4. Health Sciences Concentration As appropriate, courses required as part of the major of the entry-level option may be used mcphs–boston Students may choose between two health science concentrations: general and oral to satisfy Arts and Sciences core curriculum requirements, allowing the opportunity for free health. electives in an area of choice approved by the program director. Degree credits must total a Health Sciences Concentration: General minimum of 125.

Course Title Semester Hours Bachelor of Science in Premedical and Health Studies mcphs–boston DHY 425 Educational Theories and Methods 3 The premedical and health studies degree is specifically designed for students seeking un- HSC 320 Writing for Health Science Professionals 3 dergraduate preparation for chiropractic, dental, medical, occupational therapy, optometry, HSC 325 Health Care Management 3 osteopathic, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry or veterinary school, or who are HSC 420 Grant Proposal Writing for Health Sciences 3 considering graduate education in nutrition, speech-language pathology, public health, HSC 4XX Curriculum Development for the Health Sciences (under 3 development) health administration, or other health-oriented programs. The curriculum provides an inter- Elective 3 disciplinary health studies major that balances the basic and laboratory sciences with courses Total 18 in the liberal arts. It prepares exceptionally well-rounded candidates for medical school or for a diversity of postbaccalaureate degree programs. This program is also designed to allow Health Sciences Concentration: Oral Health premed students to easily transition into the MCPHS Master of Physician Assistant Studies and Physical Therapy degree programs. Premedical majors have the option of choosing one 132 Course Title Semester Hours 133 DHY 420 Oral Health Research 3 of four minor concentrations: biology, chemistry, health psychology, or medical humanities. DHY 425 Educational Theories and Methods 3 These minors develop depth of knowledge in a focal area that complements the interdisciplinary design of the degree program. In addition to preparing students for medical school DHY 460 Capstone Leadership in Dental Hygiene or and the health professions, each minor provides an alternative post-graduate direction. The DHY 701 Essentials of Public Health 3 biology and chemistry minors add upper division didactic and laboratory experiences that TOTAL 9 could lead to graduate education in the sciences. The health psychology minor provides a Elective Component basis for graduate study in clinical, counseling or health psychology. The medical humanities Course Semester Hours minor prepares students for graduate study in this field. An affiliation agreement with the Elective 3 New England College of Optometry also enables highly qualified students admission to a Elective 3 straight-through seven-year combined BS in Premedical Studies and Doctor of Optometry Elective 3 degree. In each of its manifestations, the BS in Premedical and Health Studies is a rigorous TOTAL 9 educational experience for life in the contemporary world. Graduates who do not pursue advanced studies will find themselves well prepared for a variety of employment options in Oral Health Concentration Electives industry, health care, research and education. HSC 320 Writing for Health Science Professionals 3 To remain in good academic standing, students must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA. To HSC 325 Health Care Management 3 meet the residency requirement for the BS in Premedical and Health Studies degree, students HSC 420 Grant Proposal Writing for the Health Sciences 3 must complete at least 64 s.h. at the College. HSC 4XX Curriculum Development for the Health Sciences 3 DHY 460 Capstone Leadership in Dental Hygiene 3 Curriculum: BS in Premedical and Health Studies DHY 701 Essentials of Public Health 3 Note: Students choosing a minor concentration substitute some courses in Years II-IV. The mi- nor concentration courses are listed after the Year IV curriculum. Students pursuing a designated Minimum number of credits to complete option requirements: 125 s.h. professional pathway may also need to make course substitutions. Students in these pathways or (40 in the prior allied health program, 55 in Arts and Sciences core curriculum, 12 selecting minor concentrations should meet with program mentors when planning course registra- in Health Sciences Core, and 18 in Health Sciences Concentration) tion during Years II-IV. Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) Academic Policies Year I—fall The health sciences core and the concentration courses may not be transferred from another Course Title semester hours institution as they serve as the distinguishing elements of the 125-credit program curriculum. BIO 150 Biology I Laboratory 1 Courses may be MCPHS courses delivered using traditional or distance delivery methods, or BIO 151 Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology 3 approved Colleges of the Fenway courses. The health sciences core and concentration courses CHE 131 Chemical Principles I (w/lab) 4 comprise the 30-credit residency requirement of the degree completion options. To meet the FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1 MCPHS residency requirement for the entry-level option, at least half (63) of the required LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3 credits for the degree must be completed in residence at MCPHS. MAT 151 Calculus I 3 To remain in good standing in the BSHS program, regardless of program option, students TOTAL 15 must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and must successfully complete each course in the core, major, and concentration. Year I—spring mcphs–boston Course Title semester hours Year III—fall BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/lab) 4 Course Title semester hours CHE 132 Chemical Principles II (w/lab) 4 BEH 250/405/450* Behavioral Sciences 3 LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3 LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology or 3 Professionals LIB 133 American Culture, Identity, and Public Life PHY 270 Foundations of Physics I 3 mcphs–boston MAT 152 Calculus II 3 PHY 272L Foundations of Physics I Lab 1 TOTAL 17 PSB 331 Biochemistry I 3 Social Science elective 3 If Lib 120 is completed in Year I Spring, then TOTAL 16 Year II—fall *Third year BEH requirement: students take BEH 250 Health Psychology, BEH 405 Mind/Body Course Title semester hours Medicine, or BEH 450 Behavioral Health. BEH 350 Abnormal Psychology 3 CHE 231 Organic Chemistry I w/lab 4 Year III—spring LIB 133 American Culture, Identity, and Public Life 3 Course Title semester hours LIB 205 Health Professions Orientation Seminar 1 BIO 332 Genetics 3 134 135 MAT 261 Statistics 3 LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 Humanities elective 3 PHY 274 Foundations of Physics II (w/lab) 4 TOTAL 17 PSB 332 Biochemistry II 3 Year II—spring General elective* 2 (3) TOTAL 15 (16) Course Title semester hours BIO 255 Medical Microbiology (w/lab) 4 *The general elective may be LIB 305 Medical College Preparation Course, for 2 s.h. CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II 3 Year IV—fall CHE 234L Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 Course Title semester hours SSC 230 Cultural Anthropology 3 BIO 734 Immunology 3 SSC 495 Evolution of the Health Professions 3 HUM 456 Literature and Medicine 3 TOTAL 14 General electives 9 If Lib 133 is completed in Year I spring, then TOTAL 15 Year II—fall Year IV—spring Course Title semester hours Course Title semester hours CHE 231 Organic Chemistry I w/lab 4 BIO 531 Public Health 3 LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3 LIB 480 Premedical and Health Studies Capstone Seminar 3 LIB 205 Health Professions Orientation Seminar 1 General electives 9 MAT 261 Statistics 3 TOTAL 15 SSC 230 Cultural Anthropology 3 Total credits to complete degree requirements: 124 (125) s.h. SSC 495 Evolution of the Health Professions 3 TOTAL 17 Biology minor concentration: Total credits 126 (128) Complete any four of the following courses: Year II—spring Year IV fall: replace general elective with BIO 4xx/Advanced Microbiology (4) Year IV fall: replace general elective with PSB 328 Physiology/Pathophysiology I (4) Course Title semester hours Year IV spring: replace general elective with BIO 4xx/Molecular Biology of Cancer (3) BEH 350 Abnormal Psychology 3 Year IV spring: replace general elective with BIO 405/Plagues of the Past, Present & Future (3) BIO 255 Medical Microbiology (w/lab) 4 Year IV spring: replace general elective with PSB 329/Physiology/Pathophysiology II (4) CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHE 234L Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 Humanities elective 3 TOTAL 14 mcphs–boston Chemistry minor concentration: Total credits 128 (129) MAT 151 Calculus I 3 Year II spring: add CHE 314/Analytical Chemistry (4) FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1 Year III spring: replace general elective with CHE 340/Inorganic Chemistry (4) and add INF 210/Survey of the Literature of TOTAL 15 Chemistry (1) Year I—spring Year IV fall: replace general elective with CHE 717/Instrumental Analysis (4) Year IV spring: replace general elective with BIO or CHE advanced elective (3) COURSE TITLE Semester Hours

mcphs–boston BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/lab) 4 Health Psychology minor concentration: Total credits 124 (125) CHE 132 Chemical Principles II (w/lab) 4 Year III spring: select BEH 250/Health Psychology (3) for the BEH requirement LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3 Years III and IV: replace general electives with BEH 451/Research Methods in Health and Behavior (3), BEH 454/Stress and MAT 152 Calculus II 3 Illness (3) and two additional BEH electives (6) Lib 133 American Culture, Identity and Public Life 3 TOTAL 17 Medical Humanities minor concentration: Total credits 127 (128) Year II spring: add HUM 340/Introduction to Philosophy (3) Year II—fall : replace general elective with SSC 432/Medical Anthropology (3) Year III spring COURSE TITLE Semester Hours : replace general elective with HUM 355/Science, Technology and Values (3) Year IV fall HSC 3100 Health Care Informatics 3 Year IV spring: replace general elective with HUM or SSC elective (3) 136 LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3 137 Note: Admission and curriculum requirements for Premedical and Health Studies students inter- MAT 261 Statistics 3 ested in professional degree programs from institutions with which MCPHS has affiliations (see Humanities elective 3 Institutional Agreements) are on the website at www.mcphs.edu. General elective 3 Bachelor of Science in Public Health TOTAL 15 Year II—spring The BS in Public Health degree program is an applied liberal arts curriculum that prepares students for post-graduate master’s (MPH) and doctorate (DPH) programs in public health. COURSE TITLE Semester Hours Students who continue their education in public health at the graduate level typically pursue BEH xxx Health Promotion 3 careers in: epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion, community health, environmental BIO 255 Medical Microbiology (w/lab) 4 health, biomedical science, or health policy and management. The curriculum prepares stu- PBH xxx Introduction to Public Health 3 dents equally well for advanced studies leading to careers in environmental science, public SSC 230 Cultural Anthropology 3 policy, health promotion, health care administration, law, and medicine. SSC 495 Evolution of the Health Professions 3 The Public Health curriculum builds on general education courses in biology, chemistry, TOTAL 16 math and liberal arts and required foundational courses in public health, biostatistics, epi- Year III—fall demiology, and environmental health. In the third and fourth years, students continue with COURSE TITLE Semester Hours advanced level courses in community health, plagues, and public policy, select four public LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 health electives from biology, behavioral science, and social science disciplines, engage in Professionals experiential and service learning through a field placement, and design an interdisciplinary MAT xxx Biostatistics 3 project in a senior capstone seminar. PBH xxx Environment and Health 3 Public health majors have elective openings that permit completion of minor concentrations General elective 6 in premedical studies, biology, chemistry, health psychology, or medical humanities, and they TOTAL 15 have opportunities for language and international studies through the Colleges of the Fen- Year III—spring way, as well as travel courses and study abroad through MCPHS. To remain in good academic standing, students must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA. To COURSE TITLE Semester Hours meet the residency requirement for the BS in Public Health, students must complete at least BIO 405 Plagues Past, Present, and Future 3 62 s.h. at the College. LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 PBH xxx Epidemiology 3 Curriculum: BS in Public Health Public Health elective 3 Year I—fall General elective 3 COURSE TITLE Semester Hours TOTAL 15 BIO 150 Biology I Laboratory 1 BIO 151 Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology 3 CHE 131 Chemical Principles I (w/lab) 4 LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3 mcphs–boston Year IV—fall MCPHS–Boston COURSE TITLE Semester Hours PBH xxx Community Health 3 Division of Health Sciences PBH xxx Field Placement 3 Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene SSC xxx Public Policy and Public Health 3 Linda D. Boyd, RDH, RD, LD, EdD, Professor and Dean Public Health elective 3 mcphs–boston Professors Dominick, Eden; Assistant Professors Chadbourne, Jenkins, Puri, Rainchuso; In- General elective 3 structors Giblin, Perry TOTAL 15 School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics Year IV—spring

COURSE TITLE Semester Hours Frances Keech MBA, Associate Professor and Acting Dean PBH xxx Public Health Capstone Seminar 3 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Public Health electives 6 Assistant Professor and Program Director Fernandez Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program Behavioral Science elective 3 Instructor and Program Director Nugent; Faculty Associate Davies LIB elective 3 Nuclear Medicine Technology Program 138 TOTAL 15 Associate Professor and Program Director Keech; Faculty Associate Rhymer 139 Total credits to complete degree requirements: 123 s.h. Radiation Therapy Program Associate Professor and Program Director Belinsky; Faculty Associate MacIsaac Public Health Electives (4 must be chosen from this category, 12 s.h.): Radiography Program BEH 250 Health Psychology Assistant Professor and Program Director Fanning; Faculty Associate Martone BEH 450 Behavioral Health Radiologist Assistant Studies Program BEH 454 Stress and Illness Associate Professor and Program Director Davis BIO 4xx Advanced Microbiology Medical Director for MRAS Program Smith BIO 4xx Molecular Biology of Cancer BIO 4xx Parasitology School of Nursing PSB 320 Introduction to Health Care Delivery Carol Eliadi, DHSc, Associate Professor, Dean and Chief Nursing Officer PSB 425 Health Care Management Edith Claros, PhD, MSN, RN, Associate Professor, Assistant Dean SSC 432 Medical Anthropology Professor Weber; Assistant Professors Angelo, Carte, Kaddoura, Melanson, Pare; Instructors SSC 444 Cigarettes in American Culture Lovejoy-Smith, Mathieu School of Physician Assistant Studies TBN Dean Tania M. Fatovich MD, Medical Director Maha Lund, Assistant Professor and Program Director Associate Professor Vail; Assistant Professors Amrien, Galante, McDermott, Richmond, Rob- inson

Degree and Certificate Programs Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene AD to Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Bridge (Online) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Bachelor of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy Bachelor of Science in Radiography Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology mcphs–boston Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Radiography Certificates in Advanced Medical Imaging (Computed Tomography, Magnetic In July 2002, the Forsyth School for Dental Hygiene became part of MCPHS. The School Resonance Imaging) was first established in 1916 by the Forsyth Brothers and The Forsyth Institute. It is the Master of Science in Dental Hygiene (Online) second dental hygiene program opened in the U.S., and today it is the oldest continuously Master of Physician Assistant Studies operating program for dental hygiene in the country. Students who attend the school, located

mcphs–boston Master of Radiologist Assistant Studies (Online) on the MCPHS–Boston campus, receive clinical instruction in the state-of-the-art Dr. Es- ther M. Wilkins Dental Hygiene Clinic to enhance delivery of high quality oral health care Technical Standards for the Division of Health Sciences services to the public. Observation The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene is committed to providing an educational and clinical Candidates and students must have sufficient capacity to observe in the lecture hall, labora- environment that contributes to the development of the dental hygiene student. The mis- tory, and diagnostic and treatment areas of outpatient and inpatient settings. Sensory skills sion of the school is to provide an academic environment that creates superb dental hygiene to perform the procedures of the health care profession in which students are enrolled are clinicians and encourages life-long learning and leadership. Forsyth’s degree programs prepare required. In any case where a candidate’s or student’s ability to observe or acquire informa- students to be leaders in their profession with career options in dental hygiene education, tion through sensory modalities is compromised, the candidate or student must demonstrate business, research, public health, administration and clinical practice. The School embraces alternative means and/or abilities to acquire and demonstrate the essential information con- a strong sense of community responsibility as well as high standards of professionalism and 140 veyed in this fashion. ethics. 141 Communication MCPHS offers dental hygiene students the opportunity to learn in the Dr. Esther M. Wilkins Candidates and students must be able to communicate effectively in both academic and Forsyth Dental Hygiene Clinic. This modern facility is equipped with 24 operatories, digital health care settings. Candidates and students must show evidence of effective written and oral radiologic imaging technology, intraoral cameras, ergonomic patient and operator chairs, communication skills. Candidates and students must be able to communicate with patients digital panoramic technology, electronic records and a dental materials laboratory with mag- in order to elicit and impart information. nification and flat screen monitors. Motor The MCPHS Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene offers an accelerated BS in Dental Hygiene, The ability to participate in basic diagnostic and therapeutic maneuvers and procedures is re- a postbaccalaureate BS in Dental Hygiene, a MS in Dental Hygiene, and a MS degree Bridge quired. Candidates and students must have sufficient motor function to execute movements Program for associate degree dental hygienists. Each degree program has unique outcome reasonably required to properly care for all patients. Candidates and students must be able to objectives designed to fulfill degree requirements associated with the individual academic perform motor functions with or without assistive devices. needs of dental hygiene students. Intellectual Please see the Division of Health Sciences for a description of a BS in Health Sciences degree Candidates and students must be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, and synthesize. completion option, with a concentration in Oral Health. Problem solving, one of the critical skills demanded of health care professionals, requires all Clinical Component of these intellectual abilities. Candidates and students must be able to read and understand medical literature. In order to complete the specific Health Sciences Program, students must The clinical component of the program is supported by evidence-based information delivered be able to demonstrate mastery of these skills and the ability to use them together in a timely in lectures and seminars. The student learns to assess risk for oral diseases and provide preven- fashion in health care problem-solving and patient care. tive services. In addition, considerable time is spent developing proficiency in dental hygiene Behavioral and Social Attributes procedures for patients of all ages, with a focus on building skills that support specialized care Candidates and students must possess the emotional health and stability required for full for unique populations. Dental radiology is delivered throughout the clinical portion of the utilization of their intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, and the prompt program. The student develops skills necessary for exposing, processing and interpreting both completion of all academic and patient care responsibilities. The development of mature, traditional and digital radiographs. Each student also participates in community-based clini- sensitive, and effective relationships with patients and other members of the health care team cal rotations that enhance on-campus learning experiences. Transportation is not provided to is essential. The ability to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in clinical practice, these sites; however, public transportation is available to most extramural sites. As a require- flexibility, compassion, integrity, motivation, interpersonal skills, and concern for others are ment for graduation and licensure examinations, the student must demonstrate competence all required. by achieving a specified level of performance for each clinical skill and by completing specific patient and service assignments. The student is ultimately responsible for obtaining the pa- Students interested in dental hygiene, nursing, physician assistant studies, or medical imaging tients needed to fulfill these requirements. The student must fulfill all course requirements and therapeutics (diagnostic medical sonography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine and competencies each semester to advance within the program. technology, radiation therapy, or radiography) are required to read the statements about profession- specific tasks. Please visit the website for more information (www.mcphs.edu). Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene Policies and Professional Requirements Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Each student must be certified in BCLS for Health Care Providers by the American Heart Association prior to beginning the fall semester of the first clinical year. Certification must remain current throughout the program. Licensure Year I—spring mcphs–boston The student who successfully completes the academic and clinical components of the Ac- COURSE TITLE Semester Hours celerated BS in Dental Hygiene or Postbaccalaureate BS in Dental Hygiene program will be BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology II (w/lab) 4 eligible to take licensure examinations. Successful completion of the National Board Dental CHE 210 Basic Chemistry II (w/lab) 4 Hygiene Examination and a state or regional clinical examination are necessary for licensure. LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3 MCPHS provides education to students in accordance with the regulations set forth by the LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3 mcphs–boston Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry. MCPHS may not be able to provide the LIB 133 American Culture, Identity, and Public Life 3 education and/or certification necessary for eligibility for licensure in every state jurisdic- TOTAL 17 tion. The student is responsible for determining eligibility requirements for dental hygiene licensure in the jurisdiction in which he or she plans to practice and to obtain any additional Year I—summer session

education necessary for licensure in that jurisdiction. COURSE TITLE Semester Hours Policy for Re-Entry and Content Validation after Non-Progression or PSB 320O Introduction to Health Care Delivery 3 Leave of Absence TOTAL 3 Year I—summer session I Students who are not continuously enrolled in the sequence of undergraduate Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene (FSDH) professional clinical courses for a period of one semester or more COURSE TITLE Semester Hours 142 must enroll in a Directed Study to remediate and validate clinical knowledge and skills before BIO 255 Microbiology (w/lab) 4 143 they may reenroll in FSDH professional clinical courses. Re-entry into the FSDH program TOTAL 4 is subject to clinical placement availability (Note: there is no guarantee placement will be Year I—summer session II available at the desired time of return of the student). This policy applies to all undergraduate dental hygiene programs. COURSE TITLE Semester Hours MAT 261 Statistics 3 Students attempting to return from non-progression in the professional curriculum or leave DHY 232 Nutrition 2 of absence must be cleared to return to classes by designated staff in the Academic Resource TOTAL 5 Center and the Dean of Students Office (if a medical leave of absence). The Academic Re- source Center will notify the Dean of FSDH of the student’s eligibility to return. Reenroll- Year II—fall ment will be dependent on available space in the professional clinical courses. If space is COURSE TITLE Semester Hours available, the student must enroll in a one-semester Directed Study to remediate prior to DHY 202 Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Histology 2 reentering the clinical phase of the program. Failure to remediate in a timely manner, may DHY 204 Head and Neck Anatomy 2 delay the student’s reentry. Program faculty will provide guidance as to the content and skills DHY 209 Dental Hygiene Process of Care I 4 (competencies) to be reviewed by students prior to the testing, but it is the student’s respon- DHY 209L Dental Hygiene Pre-clinical Lab 2 sibility to prepare for the validation testing. At the conclusion of the Directed Study course, DHY 230 Dental Radiology 3 students will complete validation testing which will consist of competency testing to assess DHY 231 Dental Materials 3 clinical and radiography skills related to direct patient care. Students must pass the validation TOTAL 16 test at the end of the Directed Study with a minimum grade of “C” at the 75% level in order Year II—spring to re-enter the FSDH professional clinical curriculum. A student is unable to pass the validation testing at the 75% level will be dismissed from COURSE TITLE Semester Hours the FSDH program. Students may take general education courses concurrently with the DHY 211 Dental Hygiene Process of Care II 3 Directed Study, but may not take any of their FSDH professional clinical courses until the DHY 223 Clinical Dental Hygiene I 3 Directed Study has been successfully completed. DHY 233 Periodontology 3 DHY 330 Pathology 3 Bachelor of Science Program (Accelerated) Distribution electives 6 The student who begins the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program is TOTAL 18 expected to complete the program in three years. Year II — summer session

Year I—fall COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS COURSE TITLE Semester Hours HSC 310 Health Care Informatics 3 BIO 110 Anatomy and Physiology I (w/lab) 4 DHY 420O Oral Health Research 3 CHE 110 Basic Chemistry I (w/lab) 4 DHY 343 Pain Management 2 FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1 DHY 341 Pain Management Lab 1 LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3 TOTAL 9 MAT 141 Algebra and Trigonometry 3 TOTAL 15 mcphs–boston Year II—summer session II PSB 415 Accounting

COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS PSB 423 Pharmaceutical/Health Care Marketing LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 PSB 444 Organizational Development Professionals TOTAL 3 Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene A student who holds a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university

mcphs–boston Year III—fall may pursue the accelerated sixteen month Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Den- COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS tal Hygiene. The candidate for this program must have completed the prerequisite college DHY 310 Dental Hygiene Process of Care III 2 courses listed below. An official college/university transcript will be reviewed to determine DHY 323 Clinical Dental Hygiene II 4 eligibility for transfer credits. The student in the Postbaccalaureate BS program takes courses DHY 342 Pharmacology 3 in dental hygiene theory and practice, and receives clinical instruction in the Dr. Esther M. DHY 350 Community Oral Health 3 Wilkins Forsyth Dental Hygiene Clinic. Upon successful completion of the program, the Program elective 3 student becomes eligible for dental hygiene licensure examinations. Distribution elective 3 Prerequisites for the Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science program include: TOTAL 18 course semester hours Year III—spring Anatomy and Physiology I and II 8 144 145 Basic Chemistry I and II 8 COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS Microbiology 4 DHY 311 Dental Hygiene Process of Care IV 2 DHY 324 Clinical Dental Hygiene III 4 Nutrition* (may be taken first semester) 2 DHY 460 Capstone Leadership in Dental Hygiene 3 Statistics 3 LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 Introduction to Psychology 3 Distribution elective 3 Introduction to Sociology 3 TOTAL 29/31 TOTAL 15 Year I—fall Total credits to complete degree program: 123 s.h. Course Title Semester Hours Dental Hygiene Program Electives DHY 202 Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Histology 2 An overall grade point average and a professional grade point average will be calculated for DHY 204 Head and Neck Anatomy 2 each student in the dental hygiene program. Elective courses and those required for admis- DHY 209 Dental Hygiene Process of Care I 4 sion into the dental hygiene program are excluded when calculating the professional grade DHY 209L Dental Hygiene Pre-clinical Lab 2 point average. All course electives, including program electives, count toward the student’s cumulative grade point average. DHY 230 Dental Radiology 3 DHY 231 Dental Materials 3 The program elective must be a distinct course from the distribution electives; for example, DHY 232 Nutrition* 2 Abnormal Psychology cannot fulfill the behavioral requirement as well as the program elec- TOTAL 16/18 tive requirement. *if not completed prior to matriculation. Program Electives for Dental Hygiene Course Title Year I—spring

BEH 250 Health Psychology Course Title Semester Hours BEH 350 Abnormal Psychology DHY 211 Dental Hygiene Process of Care II 3 BEH 355 Organizational Psychology DHY 223 Clinical Dental Hygiene I 3 BEH 450 Behavioral Health DHY 233 Periodontology 3 DHY 420 Oral Health Research DHY 330 Pathology 3 DHY 425 Educational Theories and Methods DHY 341 Pain Management Lab 1 DHY 490 Internship DHY 343 Pain Management 2 HSC 301O Health Promotion LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 HSC 3200 Writing for Health Science Professionals TOTAL 18 HSC 3250 Health Care Management Year I—summer session HSC 401O Public Health and Policy HSC 4200 Grant Writing for the Health Sciences Course Title Semester Hours PSB 261 Management DHY 310 Dental Hygiene Process of Care III 2 DHY 350 Community Oral Health 3 PSB 412 Medical Patient’s Rights and Professional Liabilities DHY 420 Oral Health Research 3 mcphs–boston DHY 323 Clinical Dental Hygiene II 4 • The knowledge, skills and values for successful participation in community oral health, TOTAL 12 health professions, higher education and oral health care administration. • An understanding of population-based health issues needed for a leadership role in Year II—fall dental hygiene practice, education or community oral health. Course Title Semester Hours • The background in statistics and research evaluation fundamental for evidence-based DHY 311 Dental Hygiene Process of Care IV 2 decision making, policy formulation and public health practice.

mcphs–boston DHY 324 Clinical Dental Hygiene III 4 Program Outcomes: DHY 342 Pharmacology 3 Graduates will be able to: DHY 460 Capstone Leadership in Dental Hygiene 3 HSC 310O Health Care Informatics 3 • Examine social, psychological, biologic, behavioral, cultural and environmental deter- TOTAL 15 minants of systemic health and oral health. • Recognize appropriate scientific and analytical methods and interpret research data re- Total institutional credits to complete degree requirements: 61/63 s.h. lated to an oral health or public health problem. Students will graduate with a BS in Dental Hygiene following successful credit transfer of any col- • Conduct a comprehensive systematic literature search relevant to a specific health issue lege prerequisites and completion of the required dental hygiene courses listed above. and critically evaluate evidence gathered. • Use surveillance systems to assess, analyze, monitor and communicate the overall and Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Program (Online) oral health status of populations. 146 147 • Plan, implement, manage and evaluate programs that improve individual and commu- The Master of Science degree offered by the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene is a part-time nity oral health. 36 credit hour post-baccalaureate online master’s degree program culminating in a thesis. • Apply evidence-based decision making to develop public health policy that protects and The program, specifically designed for practicing dental hygienists, uses computer-assisted promotes the oral health of the public, reduces oral health disparities or improves access distance learning and minimal on-campus class meetings. to oral health care. The purpose of this program is to prepare qualified dental hygiene professionals for careers • Collaborate with interest groups and individuals on oral health issues and employ advo- and leadership roles in state and community based public health administration, dental pro- cacy strategies to impact oral health public policy. fessional education, dental industry marketing and product development, research, and pub- • Interact sensitively, effectively and professionally with people of diverse cultures, ethnic lic and private health agencies and organizations. groups, socioeconomic backgrounds and age groups. Program Admission and Degree Requirements: • Demonstrate ethical standards and values in professional practices and decisions, weigh- For admission to the MS in Dental Hygiene program, an applicant must have: ing the effect of decisions on equity, nonmaleficence, beneficence, social justice and accountability. • Graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program; • Apply basic managerial, administrative and human relations skills in a team-based orga- • Earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or completed the nization. MCPHS Master of Science Degree Bridge program for Associate Degree Dental Hy- • Implement quality assessment and systems tools to improve performance in a health gienists; organization. • One year of work experience in health care*; • Use critical thinking skills and apply evidence-based decision making to produce and • Achieved a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as present a scholarly paper about issues in community oral health. detailed in the current MCPHS College Catalog; • Completed the application for admission to an online program as described in the cur- The master’s thesis is the final academic experience of the program. Each student will dem- rent MCPHS College Catalog. onstrate attainment of program competencies; apply knowledge, skills and values acquired in *This requirement may be waived for MCPHS graduates. the program to a specific problem or issue; and independently demonstrate mastery and integration of curriculum concepts and methods. The topic, developed with guidance from the The MS in Dental Hygiene degree will be conferred upon the dental hygiene graduate stu- student’s Graduate Advisory Committee, will concern an oral health issue. The student will dent who has mastered the advanced professional knowledge and who: present the study and results to professional colleagues. Acceptable formats for the master’s • Successfully completes the 36 semester hours of required courses listed in the program thesis include: grant proposal; research plan or protocol; research report; intervention design curriculum, including six semester hours of thesis study; or implementation; program plan, implementation, or evaluation; public policy analysis; or • Maintains a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for all courses completed at secondary data analysis. Subject to the committee approval, the thesis may be completed in MCPHS; partnership with a community organization or agency or a senior investigator. • Presents and successfully defends an approved thesis to the student’s graduate advisory Program Curriculum: committee; • Completes all requirements for the MSDH degree within a period of six years. Course Title SEMESTER HOURS DHY 701 Essentials of Public Health 3 DHY 703 Program Planning and Evaluation 2 Program Objectives and Outcomes: DHY 706 Social and Behavioral Foundations for Health 3 The program will provide students with: DHY 714 Biostatistics 3 DHY 722 Health Policy and Economics 3 mcphs–boston DHY 818 Health Services Research 3 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as detailed in the current DHY 827 Health Administration and Management 2 MCPHS College Catalog; DHY 8XX Finance and Budget 2 • Completed the application for admission to online program as described in the current DHY 8XX Advanced Dental Hygiene Practice 3 MCPHS College Catalog. Thesis I 3 Program Curriculum DHY 832 Thesis II 3 Up to 100 semester credit hours in general education and dental hygiene education courses mcphs–boston DHY 895 Graduate Extension of Thesis* 0 may be transferred; a minimum grade of C is required for transfer credit. Total 30 *Optional; with special permission only. All graduate students involved continue to register for Each student must have completed a course in Pain Management (Local Anesthesia) with lab Graduate Extension (DHY 895O) until the project is completed and the thesis defended. prior to or before completing the AD to MS Bridge Program. Bridge Courses Semester Hours MAT 261 Statistics 3

Concentration Courses SEMESTER HOURS HSC 320 Writing for Health Science Professionals 3 Dental Hygiene Education DHY 420 Introduction to Oral Health Research 3 DHY 751 Adult Learning Theory for Dental Hygiene Education 3 DHY 442 Evidence-Based Dental Hygiene Practice 3 DHY 753 Clinical Instruction Methods and Practicum 3 DHY 446 Dental Hygiene Care for Special Needs Patients 3 148 Total 6 DHY 701 Essentials of Public Health 3 149 or Total 18

Community Oral Health Core Courses DHY 715 Epidemiology for Community Oral Health 3 DHY 703 Program Planning and Evaluation 2 DHY 829 Elective 3 DHY 706 Social and Behavioral Foundations for Health 3 Total 6 DHY 714 Biostatistics 3 Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Bridge Program for Associate Degree DHY 722 Health Policy and Economics 3 Dental Hygienists (Online) DHY 818 Health Services Research 3 DHY 825 Finance and Budget 2 The Master of Science Degree Bridge program for Associate Degree Dental Hygienists is DHY 827 Health Administration and Management 2 designed to facilitate progression of the dental hygienist with an associate degree (AD) to DHY 829 Leadership in Oral Health 3 graduate study by providing curriculum content not provided in AD programs and awarding DHY 840 Advanced Dental Hygiene Practice 3 credit for general education courses completed. DHY 831 Thesis I 3 A dental hygienist accepted into the AD to MS Bridge program may transfer up to 100 DHY 832 Thesis II 3 semester credit hours previously earned in a dental hygiene program and prerequisite general DHY 895 Graduate Extension of Thesis* education courses. Transfer credit will be given only for those courses in which the student Total 30 earned at least a ‘C’ grade (2.0). Six courses (18 credit hours) comprise the bridge curriculum, covering baccalaureate dental hygiene competencies and preparing the dental hygienist for Concentration Courses Hours graduate level education. A bachelor’s degree will not be awarded upon completion of the Dental Hygiene Education bridge curriculum. The student matriculates in the dental hygiene master’s degree program DHY 751 Adult Learning Theory for Dental Hygiene Education 3 following successful completion of the bridge courses and earning an overall GPA of 3.0. DHY 753 Clinical Instruction Methods and Practicum 3 Total 6 The proposed program will be offered online to allow participation of practicing dental hy- or gienists and current dental hygiene educators. Community Oral Health Admission Requirements DHY 715 Epidemiology for Community Oral Health 3 For admission to the program, an applicant must have: TBD Elective 3 • Graduated from an associate degree or certificate in dental hygiene program accredited Total 6

by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation; * S tudents maintain continuing registration by indicating DHY 895 Graduate Study Extension on the registration form and paying a fee. • Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in dental hygiene program courses; • Completed one year of work experience in health care; • Successfully completed the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination; • Hold a license to practice dental hygiene in at least one jurisdiction in the U.S. or Canada; • Achieved a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) mcphs–boston School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics MAT 141 or 151/152 MAT 141 Algebra & Trigonometry for DMS, NMT, RAD, and RT or MAT 151 Calculus I and MAT 152 Calculus II for MRI; Accelerated 32-36 Month Bachelor of Science CHE 110/210 Basic Chemistry I & II or or CHE 131/132 Chemical Principles I & II. Note: effective with classes entering in the fall of 2011, the School of Radiologic Sciences became For internal transfers, in addition to the above, the following must be completed; admission the School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics. into the desired program is subject to space availability:

mcphs–boston Medical Imaging and Therapeutics is an academic discipline that forms the foundation for 1. Transcript review by the appropriate Program Director and the Dean of the School. the medical specialties of diagnostic and therapeutic radiology. These medical specialties use 2. A written essay (maximum of 500 words) describing the reason for requesting the par- ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Theoretical ticular specialty area and what the student knows about the profession. and technical advances within the field have allowed the development of new diagnostic 3. A Change of Major form must be signed by the Academic Advising Center. modalities that enable physicians to examine virtually any part of the human body. Advances 4. A personal interview with the Program Director or designated program faculty. in the field have also increased the effectiveness of the radiation therapy treatment of certain 5. Clinical observation in which the student will shadow a clinical supervisor in the chosen diseases, particularly cancers. major. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Program Director. The accelerated 32-36 month Bachelor of Science programs offer degrees in Diagnostic Clinical Rotations Medical Sonography (DMS), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine Tech- A number of clinical rotations in the required curriculum may be scheduled at some distance nology (NMT), Radiation Therapy (RT), and Radiography (RAD). The DMS and MRI from the campus. This is necessary to provide a range of diverse learning experiences and 150 program is completed in 36 months, and the NMT, RT, and RAD programs in 32 months. 151 ensure availability and quality of clinical rotation sites. The College makes every effort to The Bachelor of Science program integrates didactic instruction in the liberal arts, basic and accommodate requests regarding assignments to experiential education sites, but students applied science, and the social sciences with clinical instruction provided by the clinical af- generally can expect to be assigned to clinical sites at some distance from the campus for at filiates. The location of the College in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, as well as least a portion of their required clinical rotations. In such instances, students are responsible its affiliations with medical institutions located in the Greater Boston area, enable students to for transportation and other related travel expenses. train in hospitals with state-of-the-art facilities that are among the best in the world. Students planning to major in one of the Medical Imaging and Therapeutics programs will be expected Note: In curriculum sections, bold type indicates a professional course in the major. The letter C to specify the program of choice during the formal application process to MCPHS. Students next to a course number indicates a clinical course, and the letter O indicates an online course. who are uncertain about their program of choice are encouraged to complete a shadowing activity for each specialty area in order to decide which discipline they wish to study. If the Bachelor of Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) student has firmly decided on the concentration he/she wishes to pursue, the student should DMS uses sound waves (ultrasound) to produce two-dimensional, three-dimensional and contact his/her local hospital to arrange a shadowing opportunity. If such arrangements can- four-dimensional dynamic images of tissue, organs, abdominal and pelvic structures and not be made, the MCPHS director for that program will accommodate a request to establish blood flow inside the human body for the diagnosis of various medical conditions. The a shadowing opportunity. All such requests will be processed on an individual basis based on sonographer, a highly skilled advanced imaging specialist, uses sophisticated equipment in available space and the specific shadowing requirements at affiliate institutions. Any request order to master the art of scanning. Sonographers work closely with physicians to provide to change the major after matriculation to MCPHS will be based on availability of space in accurate detection of disease and the highest-quality patient care. the new area of interest. MCPHS is the only college in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to offer both bachelor’s Progression into the Professional Phase in School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics Majors and and postbaccalaureate degrees with multiple diagnostic medical specializations in a single MCPHS Internal Transfers into Medical Imaging and Therapeutics program. The DMS program offers two options: a full-time, accelerated three year course of All students must meet the following requirements in order to progress into the professional study, and a full-time, 24-month post baccalaureate option for those holding a prior bach- phase of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics majors. These requirements apply to students en- elor’s degree. The comprehensive curriculum includes the four primary specialties of sonog- tering MCPHS as freshmen, students who are transferring into majors in the School Medical raphy: abdominal, vascular, ob/gyn, and cardiac imaging, plus secondary specialties, offered Imaging and Therapeutics from other programs within MCPHS, and those who are transfer- across two tracks. Track 1, the General track, includes abdominal, ob/gyn, fetal echocardiog- ring from another accredited college or university into the professional phase of a Medical raphy, breast, neurosonology, and vascular. Track 2, the Echocardiography track, includes Imaging and Therapeutics Bachelor or Post-Bachelor program. fetal, pediatric, adult echocardiography and vascular. The program begins each September, starting in 2011. Requirements The MCPHS graduate is well-suited to work in several DMS specialties and, with the BS An overall cumulative GPA of 2.0, and successful completion of the following courses with a degree, has the comprehensive education required to become a leader in the profession. C or better, is required in order to progress into the professional phase of the student’s chosen program: Graduates from the MCPHS DMS program are eligible to sit for registration in each of the specialties included in the respective tracks above by the American Registry of Diagnostic COURSE TITLE Medical Sonography (ARDMS) under the category 3b and by Cardiovascular Credential- BIO 110/210 Anatomy & Physiology I & II; ing International (CCI) under category 3. (Under category 3, graduates like ours with a PHY 181 or 270/272L PHY 181 General Physics for DMS, NMT, RAD and RT or PHY 270/272L Foundations of bachelor’s degree are eligible to sit for registration whether or not the program is accredited). Physics I with lab for MRI; However, MCPHS is in the process of seeking accreditation through the Commission on Ac- creditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) as reviewed by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnotic Medical Sonography. Year II–summer mcphs–boston

Preprofessional Phase Course Title Credits Year I–fall DMS 304 Problem Solving in Physics and Instruments 4

Course Title Credits DMS 302C General Clinical Sonography I 3 BIO 110 Anatomy and Physiology I (w/lab) 4 LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3

mcphs–boston CHE 110 Basic Chemistry I (w/lab) 4 Distribution Elective 3 FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1 TOTAL 13 LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3 Year III–fall MAT 141 Algebra and Trigonometry 3

TOTAL 15 Course Title Credits Year I–spring DMS 308 Neurosonology 2 DMS 310 Critical Thinking in Sonography I 2 Course Title Credits DMS 312C General Clinical Sonography II 3 BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology II (w/lab) 4 DMS 322 Vascular Sonography I 3 CHE 210 Basic Chemistry II (w/lab) 4 Distribution Elective 3 LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3 152 TOTAL 13 153 PHY 181 General Physics 4 TOTAL 15 Year III–spring

Year I–summer Course Title Credits DMS 402 Vascular Sonography II 4 Course Title Credits DMS 410 Critical Thinking in Sonography II 2 LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3 DMS 412C General Clinical Sonography III 3 LI 133 American Culture, Identity, and Public Life 3 DMS 420 Musculoskeletal Sonography 3 LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 Professionals Distribution Elective 3 MAT 261 Statistics 3 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 12 Year III–summer NOTE: The above courses are prerequisite to entry into the professional phase of the DMS program. The student must earn a minimum grade of “C” in BIO 110/210, CHE 110/210, MAT Course Title Credits 141, and PHY 181. Medical Terminology is integrated into the professional phase and thus is DMS 422C General Clinical Sonography IV 3 not a course requirement. DMS 440 Advanced Problem Solving in Sonography 6 Distribution Elective 3 Professional Phase: General Track For 3-Year First BS Degree TOTAL 12 Year II–fall

Course Title Credits Total credits to complete degree requirements: 127 s.h. DMS 200 Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography 1 Professional Phase: Echocardiography Track For 3-Year First BS Degree DMS 202 Ob/Gyn Sonography I 3 Year II–fall DMS 204 Sonography Laboratory Procedures I 4 Course Title Credits DMS 205 Breast Sonography 3 DMS 200 Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography 1 DMS 206 Abdominal Sonography I 3 DMS 207 Fetal & Pediatric Echocardiography 4 DMS 208 Sonographic Physics and Instruments I 4 DMS 208 Sonographic Physics and Instruments I 4 TOTAL 18 DMS 209 Cardiovascular Principles 4 Year II–spring DMS 210L Cardiovascular Laboratory Procedures I 3

Course Title Credits TOTAL 16 DMS 212 Ob/Gyn Sonography II 3 Year II–spring DMS 214L Sonography Laboratory Procedures II 5 Course Title Credits DMS 216 Abdominal Sonography II 3 DMS 217 Cardiac Doppler 3 DMS 218 Sonographic Physics and Instruments II 3 DMS 218 Sonographic Physics and Instruments II 3 TOTAL 14 DMS 219 Adult Echocardiography I 3 DMS 220 Cardiovascular Laboratory Procedures II 5 TOTAL 14 Year II–summer tal, and Shields MRI Centers Massachusetts and Rhode Island. mcphs–boston

Course Title Credits Upon graduation from the BS program in MRI, students are eligible to apply for certification DMS 304 Problem Solving in Physics and Instruments 4 through examination by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. DMS 306C Cardiovascular Clinical Sonography I 3 Preprofessional Phase LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 Year I—fall

mcphs–boston Distribution Elective 3 TOTAL 13 Course Title SEMESTER HOURS BIO 110 Anatomy & Physiology I (w/lab) 4 Year III–fall CHE 110 Basic Chemistry I (w/lab) 4

Course Title Credits FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1 DMS 310 Critical Thinking in Sonography 2 LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3 DMS 316C Cardiovascular Clinical Sonography II 3 MAT 150 Precalculus * or 3 DMS 319 Adult Echocardiography II 3 MAT 151 Calculus I DMS 322 Vascular Sonography I 3 TOTAL 15 Distribution Electives 6 *If placed in Precalculus, the student receives 3 s.h. of general elective credit. TOTAL 17 154 Year I—spring 155 Year III–spring Course Title SEMESTER HOURS Course Title Credits BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology II (w/lab) 4 DMS 408 Advanced Doppler 3 CHE 210 Basic Chemistry II (w/lab) 4 DMS 410 Critical Thinking in Sonography II 2 LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3 DMS 422 Vascular Sonography II 4 MAT 151/152 Calculus I or Calculus II 3 DMS 426C Cardiovascular Clinical Sonography III 3 TOTAL 14 Distribution Elective 3 Year I—summer TOTAL 15 Course Title semester hours Year III–summer LIB 133 American Culture, Identity and Public Life 3 Course Title Credits MAT 261 Statistics 3 DMS 440 Advanced Problem Solving in Sonography 6 RSC 110 Medical Terminology for the Radiologic Sciences 1 DMS 436C Cardiovascular Clinical Sonography IV 3 Distribution/general elective* 3 DMS 450 TE Echo and Invasive Procedures 3 TOTAL 10 TOTAL 12 Year II—fall

Total credits to complete degree requirements: 129 s.h. Course Title semester hours HSC 3100 Health Care Informatics 3 Bachelor of Science Degree in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3 Magnetic Resonance Imaging, usually referred to as MRI, is a procedure in which radio MAT 152 Foundations of Calculus II or 3 waves and a powerful magnet linked to a computer are used to create detailed images of body MAT 197 Computer Applications 3 structures for the purpose of diagnosis. MRI technologists use their knowledge of anatomy, General elective physiology, patient care, and the MRI principles to safely operate advanced MRI scanners Distribution/general elective* 3 and assist the radiologist in the diagnosis of disease and injury. Unlike most MRI programs, TOTAL 15 this is a primary pathway program which recognizes MRI as a distinct and separate imaging Year II—spring discipline. Hence, no prior background in a medical imaging science is required. Course Title semester hours The 36-month BS is an accelerated program combining online courses, courses on the Boston BEH 250 Health Psychology 3 campus, and clinical internships throughout Massachusetts. The typical course of study begins with two years of core curriculum preprofessional courses and general education courses fol- BEH 254 Death and Dying 3 lowed by one year (including two summers) of professional courses and clinical internships. PHY 270 Foundations of Physics I 3 PHY 272L Foundations of Physics I Lab 1 Students enrolled in the MRI program receive their internship training at hospital affiliates in Distribution/general electives* 6 the greater Boston area. These include, but are not limited to, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical TOTAL 16 Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Mt. Auburn Hospi- * Two of the four electives may be general electives, one must be a Humanities elective and one must Year I—spring mcphs–boston be a Social Science elective. COURSE TITLE semester hours The student must earn a minimum grade of “C” in BIO 110 and 210, CHE 110 and 210, MAT BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology II (w/lab) 4 150, 151, 152, 197 and 261, RSC 110, HSC 310O and PHY 270. CHE 210 Basic Chemistry II (w/lab) 4 Professional Phase: Bachelor of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3 MAT 197 Computer Applications* 3 mcphs–boston The student must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses and achieve and maintain a professional 2.5 GPA from this semester on to progress in the program and graduate. PHY 181 General Physics 4 TOTAL 18 Year II—summer *Students in Nuclear Medicine Technology take LIB 133 American Culture, Identity, and Course Title SEMESTER HOURS Public Life instead of MAT 197. MRI 401O Physical Principles of MRI 3 MRI 405O MRI Safety and Applications 3 Bachelor of Science Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology RSC 310O Cross-Sectional Anatomy 3 Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses radioactive pharmaceuticals and tracers in MRI 305O Patient Care in MRI 2 the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The specialty relies on the expertise of professionals in TOTAL 11 the allied health sciences for its sophisticated, high technology medical procedures. Among Year III—fall these professionals are nuclear medicine technologists, with skills ranging from patient care 156 to the operation of nuclear instrumentation. 157 Course Title SEMESTER HOURS The technologist performs functions which complement those of nuclear medicine physi- LIB 512O Health Care Ethics 3 cians, such as care and preparation of patients for nuclear medicine procedures, application LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 Professionals of quality control techniques to the nuclear medicine products and procedures, operation MRI 402 Introduction to Clinical MRI 2 of instruments for in vivo and in vitro examinations, involvement in research activities, and MRI 410 MRI Procedures 3 participation in the management of the nuclear medicine laboratory. PSB 320O Introduction to Health Care Delivery 3 Students enrolled in the nuclear medicine technology program receive their internship train- RSC 325 Clinical Pathophysiology 4 ing at hospital affiliates in the Boston area. These include, but are not limited to, Boston TOTAL 18 Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital Boston, Dana-Farber Year III—spring Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Tufts New England Medical Center.

Course Title SEMESTER HOURS Upon graduation from the Bachelor of Science program in Nuclear Medicine Technology, MRI 415 MRI Image Production and Evaluation 3 the student is eligible to apply for certification through examination by the American Regis- MRI 420C MRI Clinical Internship I 11 try of Radiologic Technologists and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. MRI 430 MRI Pathology 4 Note: All nuclear medicine technology students must fulfill requirements for CPR Certification TOTAL 18 and medical terminology prior to NMT Internship (NMT 330C) Year III—summer (12 weeks) Curriculum: Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Course Title SEMESTER HOURS Year I—summer MRI 421C MRI Clinical Internship II 11 Course Title semester hours Total credits to complete degree requirements: 128 s.h. (1,008 Clinical + Internship Hours) MAT 261 Statistics 3 RSC 325 Clinical Pathophysiology 4 Common First-year Courses: Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology, RSC 110 Medical Terminology for the Radiologic Sciences 1 Radiation Therapy, and Radiography Distributive elective 3 Year I—fall TOTAL 11 COURSE TITLE semester hours Year II—fall BIO 110 Anatomy and Physiology I (w/lab) 4 CHE 110 Basic Chemistry I (w/lab) 4 Course Title semester hours FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1 NMT 215 Nuclear Medicine Procedures I 3 LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3 NMT 260 Informatics in Nuclear Medicine 3 LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3 NMT 271 Radiation Physics and Instrumentation I 3 MAT 141 Algebra and Trigonometry 3 RSC 310 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 3 TOTAL 18 Distribution electives 6 TOTAL 18 Year II—spring Note: All radiation therapy students must be certified in CPR before the Clinical Internship (RTT mcphs–boston 201C). Course Title semester hours NMT 216 Nuclear Medicine Procedures II 3 Curriculum: Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy NMT 250 Foundations of NMT Clinical Practice 1 (For students in the Class of 2011 and beyond) NMT 265 Nuclear Cardiology 3 Year I—summer NMT 270 Radiopharmaceuticals 3 mcphs–boston NMT 272 Radiation Physics and Instrumentation II 3 COURSE TITLE semester hours NMT 275 Position Emission Tomography (PET) 2 LIB 133 American Culture, Identity and Public Life 3 RSC 287 Radiation: Protection and Biology 3 RSC 110 Medical Terminology for the Radiologic Sciences 1 TOTAL 18 RSC 305 Patient Care in Imaging 3 RSC 325 Clinical Pathophysiology 4 Year II—summer TOTAL 11 Course Title semester hours Note: all Radiation Therapy students must fulfill the requirement for medical terminology prior to LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 Clinical Internship I (RTT 201C). Professionals LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 Year II—fall RSC 305 Patient Care in Imaging 3 158 Course Title semester hours 159 Distribution elective 3 MAT 261 Statistics 3 TOTAL 12 RSC 310 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 3 Year III—fall RTT 201C Radiation Therapy Internship I 4 RTT 260 Foundations of Radiation Therapy I 2 Course Title semester hours RTT 280 Medical Radiation Physics I 3 NMT 330C Nuclear Medicine Internship I 12 Distribution elective 3 RSC 315 CT Imaging 3 TOTAL 18 TOTAL 15 Year III—spring Year II—spring Course Title semester hours Course Title semester hours RSC 287 Radiation: Protection and Biology 3 NMT 332C Nuclear Medicine Internship II 12 RTT 202C Radiation Therapy Internship II 4 NMT 390 Problem Solving in Nuclear Medicine 2 RTT 262 Foundations of Radiation Therapy II 2 TOTAL 14 RTT 281 Medical Radiation Physics II 3 Total credits to complete degree requirements: 124 s.h. RTT 283 Physics for Treatment Planning 2 Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiation Therapy Distribution elective 3 TOTAL 17 Radiation Therapy is an allied health specialty that uses ionizing radiation in the treatment of disease, primarily cancer. The primary responsibilities of a radiation therapist include Year II—summer implementing treatment programs prescribed by a radiation oncologist, and assisting in the Course Title semester hours planning of treatment with the medical dosimetrist and radiation physicist. These respon- LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 sibilities require highly specialized technical skills as well as highly developed interpersonal Professionals skills for interacting effectively with other members of the oncology treatment team, pa- PSB 320 Introduction to Health Care Delivery 3 tients, and their families. Students in the Radiation Therapy program develop these skills RTT 203C Radiation Therapy Internship III 4 through an intensive didactic curriculum and through clinical internship under the supervi- TOTAL 10 sion of registered radiation therapists. Internship training is provided at the clinical affiliates. Year III—fall These include Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, BW/ DF Cancer Center (Milford) Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Mt. Auburn Hospital, Metro Course Title semester hours West Medical Center, Lahey Clinic, Lahey Clinic North, North Main Radiation, MGH RSC 315 CT Imaging 3 North Shore Center for Outpatient Care, Rhode Island Hospital, Roger Williams Radiation RTT 304C Radiation Therapy Internship IV 6 Therapy, Shields Radiation Oncology Center (Mansfield), South Suburban Oncology Center RTT 361 Radiation Therapy I with laboratory 3 (Quincy), and Winchester Hospital Radiation Oncology Center. Distribution elective 3 TOTAL 15 Upon graduation from the Bachelor of Science program in Radiation Therapy, the student is eligible to apply for certification through examination by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. mcphs–boston Year III—spring Year II—spring

COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS Course Title semester hours LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 LIB 133 American Culture, Identity, and Public Life 3 RTT 305C Radiation Therapy Internship V 6 LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 RTT 340 Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance and Laboratory 1 RAD 201C Radiography Internship I 4 RTT 345 Brachytherapy and Hyperthermia 2 RAD 211 Radiographic Procedures II (w/lab) 4 mcphs–boston RTT 362 Radiation Therapy II with laboratory 3 RAD 221 Radiographic Exposure Principles II (w/lab) 4 Distributive elective 3 TOTAL 18 TOTAL 18 Year II—summer

Total credits to complete degree requirements: 125 s.h. Course Title semester hours RAD 202C Radiography Internship II 5 Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiography RAD 250 Image Critique in Radiography 1 Radiography is an imaging science that utilizes ionizing radiation to assist physicians in the PSB 320O Introduction to Health Care Delivery 3 diagnosis of disease. Responsibilities of the radiographer include patient care and assessment, TOTAL 9 patient education, preparation and positioning for radiographic procedures, and evaluation Year III—fall 160 of image quality. 161 Course Title semester hours The first year of this program consists of a core curriculum of preprofessional and general MAT 261 Statistics 3 education courses. The didactic and clinical components of the radiography curriculum are RAD 303C Radiography Internship III 6 integrated into the second and third years. Clinical training in radiography is provided at RSC 310 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 3 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Cambridge Health RSC 315 CT Imaging 3 Alliance, Charlton Memorial Hospital, Children’s Hospital Boston, Dana Farber Cancer Distribution elective 3 Institute, Falmouth Hospital, Mount Auburn Hospital, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Signature Health Care (Brockton Hospital), Tufts Medical Center, and a special rotation to Angell TOTAL 18 Memorial. Upon graduation from the Bachelor of Science program in Radiography, the stu- Year III—spring dent is eligible to apply for certification through examination by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Course Title semester hours RAD 304C Radiography Internship IV 6 Note: All radiography students must fulfill the requirement for CPR certification and for medical RAD 370 Problem Solving in Radiography 3 terminology before the first Radiography Internship (RAD 201C). RSC 287 Radiation: Protection and Biology 3 Curriculum: Bachelor of Science in Radiography Distribution electives 6 (For students in the Class of 2013 and beyond.) TOTAL 18

Year I—summer Total credits to complete degree requirements: 124 s.h. COURSE TITLE semester hours RAD 205 Foundations of Radiography 2 Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science Degrees in Diagnostic Medical RAD 240 X-ray Radiation Physics 2 Sonography (DMS), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear RSC 110 Medical Terminology for Radiologic Science 1 Medicine Technology (NMT), Radiation Therapy (RT), Radiography (RAD) RSC 325 Clinical Pathophysiology 4 Designed specifically for students with a bachelor’s degree in another field, these programs TOTAL 9 of study provide a fast-track option for individuals ready for transition to a career in a disci- Year II—fall pline within medical imaging and therapeutics. Building on previous learning and experience gained from the student’s first bachelor’s degree, these programs will mirror the curricula of the Course Title semester hours three-year bachelor of science programs previously outlined in the prior section of this catalog. LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 Professionals In order to be eligible for these programs, students must possess a prior bachelor’s degree and RAD 210 Radiographic Procedures I (w/lab) 4 have completed the following prerequisite coursework with a minimum grade of C: Anatomy RAD 220 Radiographic Exposure Principles I (w/lab) 4 and Physiology I and II with lab, College Algebra and Trigonometry (for Radiation Therapy RSC 305 Patient Care in Imaging 3 and Nuclear Medicine Technology only), Statistics (for Nuclear Medicine Technology only), a Distribution elective 3 computer course, Basic Chemistry I and II with lab (for Nuclear Medicine Technology only), TOTAL 17 4 credits College Physics (for Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiog- raphy only); 3 or 4 credits of calculus based general physics (MRI only), medical terminology, and Clinical Pathophysiology or equivalent (for Nuclear Medicine Technology only). Fifty-five (55) semester hours of credit will be awarded upon matriculation for theprior Year III–fall mcphs–boston baccalaureate degree, which must have been earned from a regionally accredited college or university, in fulfillment of MCPHS core curriculum requirements. Course Title Credits DMS 308 Neurosonology 2 Accepted MRI, radiography and radiation therapy students begin their program in the sum- DMS 310 Critical Thinking in Sonography I 2 mer session; nuclear medicine and radiography students begin in the fall session. Graduates DMS 312C General Clinical Sonography II 3 are eligible to apply for certification in their discipline through examination by the Ameri- mcphs–boston DMS 322 Vascular Sonography I 3 can Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), American Registry of Radio- LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 logic Technologists (ARRT) or by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Professionals (NMTCB). Certification by the NMTCB is available only to graduates of the Nuclear Medi- TOTAL 13 cine Technology program. The Nuclear Medicine Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). The Year III–spring Radiation Therapy and Radiography programs are accredited by the Joint Review Commit- Course Title Credits tee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The MRI program is recognized DMS 402 Vascular Sonography II 4 by the ARRT through regional accreditation. The DMS program is seeking accreditation DMS 410 Critical Thinking in Sonography II 2 from CAAHEP through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical DMS 412C General Clinical Sonography III 3 Sonography. DMS 420 Musculoskeletal Sonography 3 162 163 Postbaccaulareate BS Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (24-month) TOTAL 12 Prerequisites Year III–summer

Baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university Course Title Credits Completion of the following college courses or their equivalent with a grade of C or higher: *DMS 440 Advanced Problem Solving in Sonography 6 *DMS 4XXC General Clinical Sonography IV 3 Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Lab TOTAL 9 College English, Speech, or Composition College Algebra, Statistics, or higher math course Total credits to complete degree requirements: 76 s.h. College Physics or Radiographic Physics General Track For Postbaccalaureate BS Degree Echocardiography Track For 3-Year Postbaccalaureate BS Degree Year II–fall Year II–fall

Course Title Credits Course Title Credits DMS 200 Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography 1 DMS 200 Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography 1 DMS 202 Ob/Gyn Sonography I 3 DMS 207 Fetal & Pediatric Echocardiography 4 DMS 204 Sonography Laboratory Procedures I 4 DMS 208 Sonographic Physics and Instruments I 4 DMS 205 Breast Sonography 3 DMS 209 Cardiovascular Principles 4 DMS 206 Abdominal Sonography 3 DMS 210L Cardiovascular Laboratory Procedures I 3 DMS 208 Sonographic Physics and Instruments 4 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 18 Year II–spring Year II–spring Course Title Credits Course Title Credits DMS 217 Cardiac Doppler 3 DMS 212 Ob/Gyn Sonography II 3 DMS 218 Sonographic Physics and Instruments II 3 DMS 214L Sonography Laboratory Procedures II 5 DMS 219 Adult Echocardiology I 3 DMS 216 Abdominal Sonography II 3 DMS 220 Cardiovascular Laboratory Procedures I 5 DMS 218 Sonographic Physics and Instruments II 3 TOTAL 14 TOTAL 14 Year II–summer Year II–summer Course Title Credits Course Title Credits DMS 304 Problem Solving in Physics and Instruments 4 DMS 302C General Clinical Sonography I 3 DMS 306C Cardiovascular Clinical Sonography I 3 DMS 304 Problem Solving in Physics and Instruments 4 LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 TOTAL 10 TOTAL 10 mcphs–boston Year III–fall MRI 430 MRI Pathology 4 TOTAL 18 Course Title Credits DMS 310 Critical Thinking in Sonography 2 Year II—summer (12 weeks) DMS 316C Cardiovascular Clinical Sonography III 3 Course Title SEMESTER HOURS DMS 319 Adult Echocardiography II 3 MRI 421C MRI Clinical Internship II 11

mcphs–boston DMS 322 Vascular Sonography I 3 TOTAL 11 LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 Total credits to complete degree requirements: 58 s.h. Professionals TOTAL 14 Postbaccalaureate BS Program in Nuclear Medicine Technology (16 months) Year I—fall Year III–spring Course Title Semester Hours Course Title Credits LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 DMS 408 Advanced Doppler 3 Professionals DMS 410 Critical Thinking in Sonography II 2 LIB 512O Health Care Ethics 3 DMS 422 Vascular Sonography II 4 NMT 215 Nuclear Medicine Procedures I 3 DMS 426C Cardiovascular Clinical Sonography III 3 NMT 260 Informatics in Nuclear Medicine 3 164 165 TOTAL 12 NMT 271 Radiation Physics and Instrumentation I (w/lab) 3 Year III–summer RSC 310O Cross-Sectional Anatomy 3 TOTAL 18 Course Title Credits DMS 436C Cardiovascular Clinical Sonography IV 3 Year I—spring

DMS 440 Advanced Problem Solving in Sonography 6 Course Title Semester Hours DMS 450 TE Echo and Invasive Procedures 3 NMT 216 Nuclear Medicine Procedures II 3 TOTAL 12 NMT 250 Foundations of NMT Clinical Practice 1 Total credits to complete degree requirements: 78 s.h. NMT 265 Nuclear Cardiology 3 Postbaccalaureate BS Program in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (16-month) NMT 270 Radiopharmaceuticals 3 The student must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses and achieve and maintain a mini- NMT 272 Radiation Physics and Instrumentation II 3 mum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in this program in order to progress and graduate. NMT 275 Positron Emission Tomography (PET) 2 Year I—summer RSC 287 Radiation: Protection & Biology 3 TOTAL 18 Course Title SEMESTER HOURS Year I—summer MRI 305O Patient Care in MRI 2 MRI 401O Physical Principles of MRI 3 Course Title Semester Hours MRI 405O MRI Safety and Applications 3 NMT 305C Nuclear Medicine Internship I 12 RSC 310 Cross Sectional Anatomy 3 RSC 305 Patient Care in Imaging 3 TOTAL 11 TOTAL 15 Year I—fall Year II—fall

Course Title SEMESTER HOURS Course Title Semester Hours LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 NMT 332C Nuclear Medicine Internship II 12 Professionals RAD 390O Problem Solving in Nuclear Medicine 2 LIB 512O Health Care Ethics 3 RSC 315 CT Imaging 3 MRI 402 Introduction to Clinical MRI (8 hrs./week for 10 weeks) 2 TOTAL 17 MRI 410 MRI Procedures 3 PSB 320O Introduction to Health Care Delivery 3 Total credits to complete requirements: 68 s.h. RSC 325 Clinical Pathophysiology 4 TOTAL 18 Year I—spring

Course Title SEMESTER HOURS MRI 415 MRI Image Production and Evaluation 3 MRI 420C MRI Clinical Internship I 11 Postbaccalaureate BS Program in Radiation Therapy (24 months) Postbaccalaureate BS Program in Radiography (24 months) mcphs–boston Note: All RTT students must fulfill requirements for CPR certification and medical terminology Note: All RAD students must fulfill requirements for CPR certification and medical terminology prior to RTT Internship (RTT 201C). prior to RAD Internship (RAD 201C). Year I—summer Year I—summer

Course Title Semester Hours Course Title Semester Hours

mcphs–boston RSC 110 Medical Terminology for the Radiologic Sciences 1 RAD 205 Foundations of Radiography 2 RSC 305 Patient Care in Imaging 3 RAD 240 X-ray Radiation Physics 2 RSC 325 Clinical Pathophysiology 4 RSC 110 Medical Terminology for the Radiologic Sciences 1 TOTAL 8 RSC 325 Clinical Pathology 4 Year I—fall TOTAL 9

Course Title Semester Hours Year I—fall LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 Course Title Semester Hours Professionals LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 RSC 310 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 3 Professionals RTT 201C Radiation Therapy Internship I 4 RAD 210 Radiographic Procedures I (w/lab) 4 166 167 RTT 260 Foundations of Radiation Therapy I 2 RAD 220 Radiographic Exposure Principles I (w/lab) 4 RTT 280 Medical Radiation Physics I 3 RSC 305 Patient Care in Imaging 3 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 14 Year I—spring Year I—spring Title Course Title Semester Hours Course Semester Hours RSC 287 Radiation: Protection and Biology 3 RAD 201C Radiography Internship I 4 RTT 202C Radiation Therapy Internship II 4 RAD 211 Radiographic Procedures II (w/lab) 4 RTT 262 Foundations of Radiation Therapy II 2 RAD 221 Radiographic Exposure Principles II (w/lab) 4 RTT 281 Medical Radiation Physics II 3 TOTAL 12 RTT 283 Physics for Treatment Planning 2 Year II—summer TOTAL 14 Course title Semester Hours Year II—summer RAD 202C Radiography Internship II 5 Course Title Semester Hours RAD 250 Image Critique in Radiography 1 LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 PSB 320 Introduction to Health Care Delivery 3 PSB 320O Introduction to Health Care Delivery 3 TOTAL 9 RTT 203C Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship III 4 Year II—fall TOTAL 10 Course Title Semester Hours Year II—fall LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 Course Title Semester Hours RAD 303C Radiography Internship III 6 RSC 315 CT Imaging 3 RSC 310 Cross Sectional Anatomy 3 RTT 304C Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship IV 6 RSC 315 CT Imaging 3 RTT 361 Radiation Therapy I (w/lab) 3 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 12 Year II—spring Year II—spring Course title Semester Hours Course Title Semester Hours RAD 304C Radiography Internship IV 6 RTT 305C Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship V 6 RAD 370 Problem Solving in Radiography 3 RTT 340 Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance (w/lab) 1 RSC 287 Radiation: Protection and Biology 3 RTT 345 Brachytherapy and Hyperthermia 2 TOTAL 12 RTT 362 Radiation Therapy II (w/lab) 3 Total credits to complete requirements: 71 s.h. TOTAL 12 Total credits to complete requirements: 71 s.h. Advanced Certificate Programs in Medical Imaging Spring mcphs–boston Two certificate programs for working technologists seeking advanced certification inthe COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS advanced imaging modalities are offered by the School of Medical Imaging and Therapeu- MRI 415 MRI Image Production and Quality 3 tics. The certificate programs provide both didactic and clinical training, and students, upon MRI 430 MRI Pathology 3 successful completion of the program, are eligible to sit for the advanced certification ex- TOTAL 6

mcphs–boston aminations administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). **MRI clinical rotations at affiliated hospitals will be offered to students who wish to enroll in the Certificate programs are available in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed to- fall semester. mography (CT). Total credits to complete MRI certificate requirements: 18 s.h. Eligibility for each certificate program is established in accordance with ARRT guidelines. Applicants must hold current ARRT/NMTCP certification in the appropriate discipline as Master of Radiologist Assistant Studies (Online) well as current CPR certification. The radiologist assistant (RA) is a new health care professional who enhances patient care by Prerequisites extending the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment. According • AARRT/NMTBC/ARDMS/ Certification in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technol- to the “Radiologist Assistant Role Delineation” published by the American Registry of Radio- ogy, or Radiation Therapy logic Technologists (ARRT) in 2005, the RA is an advanced-level radiographer who, under radiologist supervision, performs patient assessment, patient management, and selected im- 168 • ARSC 310 Cross Sectional Anatomy (3 credits) aging procedures. ARRT has developed a certification program for the RA. 169 • ARSC 315 CT Imaging (3 credits) To be eligible for admission, prospective students must have completed a baccalaureate de- • AA minimum grade of “C” is required in ALL courses to progress and receive certifica- gree, hold ARRT certification in radiography, be in good standing with the ARRT, have four tion. years of full-time direct patient care experience and be ACLS-certified. A 3.0 cumulative Curriculum: Computed Tomography grade point average (GPA) for the baccalaureate degree is considered competitive for admis- Summer sion. Applicants must secure their own clinical (Radiologist) preceptor and complete the Preceptor Agreement forms. COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS The MCPHS Master of Radiologist Assistant Studies (MRAS) program enrolled its first class RSC 420 CT Pathology and Procedures 3 in spring semester 2010. Accepted students begin the program each spring. This is designed RSC 425C CT Clinical Practicum I 9 as a five semester, online program. Students will study on campus during semesters 1, 2, 3 TOTAL 12 and 5, for two to three days of on-site intensives. The clinical internship begins in the second Fall semester and continues through the fifth semester. Graduates are eligible to apply for certifi-

COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS cation by examination through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The RA RSC 435C CT Clinical Practicum II 9 program has achieved program recognition by ARRT. TOTAL 9 A minimum professional GPA of 3.0 and a minimum of a B- in all RAS classes are required Total credits to complete CT certificate requirements: 21 s.h. for the student to progress and graduate. Curriculum: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Those currently holding less than a baccalaureate degree but the appropriate certification Prerequisites: ARRT/NMTBC/ARDMS certification in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technol- should enroll in the MCPHS BS in Health Sciences degree program. Those who hold the ogy, Radiation Therapy, or Sonography. A grade of “C” or better in a Cross-Sectional Anatomy baccalaureate but not the ARRT certification should enroll in the MCPHS Postbaccalaureate Course is also required. A minimum grade of “C” is required in ALL courses to progress and receive Bachelor of Science in Radiography program. the certificate. Year 1-spring Summer Course Title SEMESTER HOURS COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS RAS 701 Procedures, Evaluation & Clinical Pathways I* 2 MRI 401 Physical Principles of MRI 3 RAS 705 Radiologic Applications of Pharmacology 3 MRI 405 MRI Safety and Applications 3 RAS 708 Radiobiology, Fluoroscopy & Health Physics 2 RSC 310 Cross Sectional Anatomy 3 RAS 710 Anatomy and Physiology for Radiologist Assistants 2 TOTAL 9 TOTAL 9 *RSC 310 is offered during the summer semester for students who have not taken Cross Sectional Year 1-summer Anatomy. Course Title SEMESTER HOURS Fall RAS 711 Procedures, Evaluation & Clinical Pathways II 2

COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS RAS 715C Clinical Preceptorship I 3 MRI 410 MRI Procedures 3 RAS 725 Adv Patient Assess, Communication and Management (with 4 lab)* TOTAL 3 mcphs–boston RAS 820 Research Evaluation in Radiology 3 with state and federal laws. A conviction of, or a plea of guilty to, or a plea of nolo contendere TOTAL 12 to a crime, which is either a felony or is a crime of moral turpitude must be investigated by the ARRT in order to determine eligibility. Year 1—fall

Course Title SEMESTER HOURS Pregnancy Policy RAS 727 Medicolegal Issues and Health Care Systems 3 Note: This policy applies to all female students in the Radiography, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear mcphs–boston RAS 811 Procedures, Evaluation & Clinical Pathways III 2 Medicine Technology and Radiologist Assistant majors or the Computed Tomography Certificate. RAS 815C Clinical Preceptorship II 3 In the event a female student becomes pregnant, the student may choose to declare her preg- RAS 818 Pathophysiology & Image Critique I* 3 nancy, since there is a potential risk to the developing fetus from radiation exposure. In the TOTAL 11 event a student chooses to declare her pregnancy, the student will notify the program director Year 2—spring and dean in writing that she is pregnant and also state the estimated date of conception. The “MCPHS Declaration of Pregnancy for Radiation Workers” form, available in the School Course Title SEMESTER HOURS of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics dean’s office, shall be used for this purpose. A copy of RAS 825C Clinical Preceptorship III 4 this declaration will be forwarded to the Radiation Safety Officer. Choosing not to declare RAS 828 Pathophysiology & Image Critique II 3 a pregnancy will result in exemption from the specific state radiation protection regulations RAS 831 Professional Practice Seminar I 2 limiting the exposure to the embryo/fetus. 170 TOTAL 9 171 Once the student declares herself to be pregnant, the Radiation Safety Officer will issue to Year 2-summer the student: Course Title SEMESTER HOURS • a second badge to be worn during the gestation period at waist level to serve as a mea- RAS 832 Professional Practice Seminar II* 2 sure of embryo/fetus exposure. The radiation exposure control criterion for this student RAS 835C Clinical Preceptorship IV 4 will be to limit exposures to this waist level badge to less than 50 mrem/month (0.5 RAS 842 Advanced Imaging & Interventional Procedures 3 millisieverts). TOTAL 9 • a copy of the applicable state regulations (105CMR120.203, 105CMR120.218, Total semester hours to complete the MRAS degree requirements: 50 s.h. 105CMR120.267) which deal with exposure to the embryo/fetus. • a copy of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Guide 8.13, “Instruction Concerning Prenatal School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics (SMIT) Policies and Radiation Exposure” and Guide 8.29, “Instructions Concerning Risks from Radiation Professional Requirements Exposure.” The student will be given an opportunity to discuss this material with the Radiation Safety Officer or his/her representative. To be in good academic standing, students in the SMIT programs (with the exception of the Radiologist Assistant program) must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5. Students In order to adhere to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regulation 105CMR120.218, must also earn a minimum grade of C in the professional courses in the major, including all which requires that “the dose to an embryo/fetus during the entire pregnancy, due to occupa- clinical internships. Professional courses are listed in bold type in the curriculum outline. Any tional exposure of a declared pregnant woman, does not exceed 500 mrem (5 millisieverts),” student who fails a professional course twice is dismissed from the program. the student is offered the following options: Students whose clinical performance during the internship rotation is unsatisfactory receive 1. The student may continue in the program as long as her embryo/fetal exposures are in a warning from their clinical supervisor by the middle of the rotation; those who fail two conformance with the requirements of 105CMR120.218. If the student chooses this internship rotations are dismissed from the program. option, the following procedure must be followed: a. All efforts must be made by the student to ensure that the exposure total to the In addition to being in good academic and financial standing, students must complete all waist badge does not exceed 500 mrem (5 millisieverts) for the entire gestation period. professional coursework at MCPHS to receive their degrees in diagnostic medical sonography, b. The student and program director are to be notified, in writing, by the Radiation magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine technology, radiography, or radiation therapy Safety Officer, if over 80% of this dose (400 mrem) is received. programs or the certificate in MRI or CT. c. The student and program director are to be notified, in writing, by the Radiation BCLS Certification Safety Officer if the monthly recommendation of 50 mrem is exceeded. All students in School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics programs must have current d. The student is expected to utilize her knowledge of radiation control principles certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) for Health Care Professionals before they at ALL times to further minimize her exposure. begin their clinical rotations (DMS 302C (general track), DMS 306C (echo track), MRI e. If the maximum exposure total for the gestation period is reached, the student, 402, NMT 330C, RTT 201C, or RAD 201C). Radiation Safety Officer and program director must agree on an alternate option. Eligibility for Certification – ARRT 2. The student may request a leave of absence from the career component of the program. Candidates for certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists The student may continue with general education courses without modification or in- (ARRT) must successfully complete a program of formal education, which is accredited by a terruption. mechanism acceptable to the ARRT. Candidates must also comply with the Rules of Ethics contained in the ARRT Standards of Ethics. This includes, but is not limited to, compliance Note: Experience shows that the radiation workers in this program generally receive to the whole the NCLEX-RN, the program prepares graduates able to respond to the complex challenges mcphs–boston body well below 500 mrem per year, 50 mrem per month, and it is most unlikely that there will of a rapidly changing health care environment. The curriculum builds on a strong founda- be any problems adhering to the fetal exposure limits. tion in the liberal arts and sciences and guides the student toward gaining the knowledge, Policy for Content Validation after Non-Progression or Leave of Absence skills, competencies and values required to practice as a professional nurse. This program has Students who have not been continuously attending courses for a period of one semester or received approval by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, and is accredited more from an undergraduate School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics (SMIT) profes- by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. mcphs–boston sional course, or who withdraw from a SMIT program via leave of absence, must validate The BSN is offered as a full-time baccalaureate degree program, in a 32-month accelerated previous knowledge and skills held prior to program exit before they may reenroll in SMIT year-round format. The first two years of the program consists of 15-week fall semesters and clinical professional courses. Reenrollment is subject to clinical placement availability (Note: 15-week spring semesters, along with two 5-week summer sessions in Year 1, and a 12-week there is no guarantee that space will be available at the desired time of return of the student; it summer session in Year 2; the third and final year consists of a 15-week fall semester and a may take up to two years for reentry due to lack of clinical placement availability). This policy 15-week spring semester, concluding in May of the third year. The program requires 125 applies to all undergraduate SMIT programs. semester hours of credit for completion, which includes the core curriculum requirements The validation will occur via students’ demonstration of knowledge and skills, i.e., meet- common to all MCPHS undergraduate and first professional degree programs, additional ing established program clinical competencies, in a selected clinical facility or simulation professional support courses in the natural and social sciences, and courses in the nursing ma- laboratory. This requires that students notify the program director of desired date of return jor. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the National Council a minimum of 30 days prior to anticipated return to make arrangements for preparing and of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). 172 173 performing validation testing. Program faculty will provide guidance as to what content and Note: An exception to the policy that no course examinations or graded assignments worth more skills (competencies) need to be reviewed by students prior to the testing, but it is the stu- than 15% of final course grade may be scheduled during the week before final examinations exists dent’s responsibility to prepare for the validation testing. for nursing courses. Major graded assignments or exams may be administered the week before the Students attempting to return from a leave of absence must also have been cleared to return final week of the course. A “Reading Day” (scheduled only on a weekday, no Saturday or Sunday) to classes by designated staff in the Academic Resource Center and the Dean of Students (if will be provided between the end of scheduled classes/clinical rotations and the administration of a medical leave of absence) prior to performing validation testing. The Academic Resource any final exams. Center will notify the Dean of SMIT when the student is eligible to take the validation test. Program Curriculum: Validation of knowledge will consist of a competency examination. A minimum grade of “C” Year I—fall on the competency examination is required. Program faculty will determine the content and Course Title Semester Hours skills to be included in the validation test. BIO 110 Anatomy & Physiology I (w/lab) 4 If a student fails the validation test, he/she must enroll in a one-semester Directed Study to CHE 110 Basic Chemistry (w/lab) 4 remediate prior to reentering the program. This will delay the student’s reentry for at least one FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1 semester but likely for one year (or more if there is no clinical space available). The number LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3 of semester credits assigned to the Directed Study course will vary (1-3 semester credits) de- MAT 141 Algebra and Trigonometry 3 pending upon the number of semesters successfully completed in the program. If the student TOTAL 15 completed two or fewer semesters, one credit will be assigned; if 3-4 semesters, 2 credits; and if more than four semesters, 3 credits. Students may take general education courses concur- Year I—spring rently with the Directed Study, but may not take any program professional courses until the Course Title Semester Hours directed study has been successfully completed. BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology II (w/lab) 4 If a student does not pass the Directed Study with a minimum of “C” on the first attempt, CHE 210 Basic Chemistry II (w/lab) 4 he/she will be dismissed from their respective program. LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3 LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3 LIB 133 American Culture, Identity and Public Life 3 NUR 105 Introduction to the Nursing Profession 1 School of Nursing TOTAL 18 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Year I—summer

Accelerated 32-month Curriculum (Boston) Course Title Semester Hours Responding to the growing demand for Nurses nationally, MCPHS offers an innovative ac- BEH 352* Human Development Through the Life Cycle 3 celerated 32-month nursing professional program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nurs- MAT 261 Statistics 3 ing (BSN) degree. The curriculum has been developed in collaboration with clinical partners NUR 205 Nursing History, Knowledge and Narrative 3 at Boston’s Harvard-affiliated hospitals and selected other community agencies and institu- Distribution elective 3 tions of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area of Boston. Reflecting the American As- TOTAL 12 sociation of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Detailed Test Plan for * BEH 352 fulfills the behavioral science core curriculum requirement. Year II—fall Any nursing course that is graded below a “C” may be repeated only once. A second grade less mcphs–boston than “C” in the repeated course will result in dismissal from the nursing program. Through- Course Title Semester Hours out the nursing program, a student may repeat no more than two separate nursing courses. BIO 255 Medical Microbiology (w/lab) 4 Three grades less than “C” in any combination of nursing courses will also result in dismissal LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3 Professionals from the nursing program. NUR 208 Essential Concepts of Nursing 3 All freshman (fall, spring and summer) courses must be satisfactorily completed prior to en- mcphs–boston NUR 215/215L Nursing Skills and Technologies 4 rolling in NUR 208 Essential Concepts of Nursing. All second year (fall and spring) courses Humanities elective 3 must be successfully completed prior to enrolling in NUR 325 Provider of Care I: Adult and TOTAL 17 Elder Health. Year II—spring CPR Certification All students must complete CPR training prior to beginning clinical experiences in NUR Course Title Semester Hours 325-Provider of Care I: Adult and Elder Health. Students must be certified in Basic Cardiac LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 Life Support (BCLS) at the Health Care Provider Level by the American Heart Association NUR 245/245L Health Assessment and Promotion 4 (AHA). Students must provide a copy of the American Heart Association Health Care Pro- NUR 226 Pathophysiologic and Pharmacologic Approach to Nursing 6 Practice vider Level Card indicating active certification (AHA requires recertification every two years). It is recommended that the student verify the course in advance to ensure that the course is 174 Distribution elective 3 175 appropriate. TOTAL 16 Transportation Year II—summer* Reliable transportation to, from, and during all clinical and field experiences is the responsi- Course Title Semester Hours bility of the student. NUR 325/325L Provider of Care I: Adult and Elder Health 8 Licensure NUR 330** Nursing Informatics and Health Care Technologies 3 Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to sit for the National Coun- TOTAL 11 cil Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Year III—fall* Employment Course Title Semester Hours Due to the rigorous nature of the nursing program, the demands placed on students are ex- NUR 335 Provider of Care II: Child-Bearing and Child-Rearing 6 tremely high, particularly with respect to their clinical schedule and course requirements. It is Family Health for this reason that students are strongly discouraged from engaging in outside, non-program NUR 345 Provider of Care III: Mental and Social Health 6 related employment throughout the program of study. NUR 350 Scholarly Inquiry 3 TOTAL 15 School of Nursing Professional and Technical Standards Year III—spring* A pre-licensure candidate for the BSN degree must have abilities and skills in four areas: communication, observation, motor function and endurance, and behavioral maturity. Rea- Course Title Semester Hours sonable accommodations may be made for some disabilities. However, pre-licensure BSN NUR 425 Provider of Care IV: Community and Home Health 8 students must be able to perform in a reasonably independent manner, with or without NUR 445 Provider of Care: V/Coordinator of Care 6 accommodations. NUR 450 Member of a Profession and Capstone Leadership Project 4 TOTAL 18 Communication • Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the Total credits to complete degree requirements: 122 s.h. health care team through oral, written, and interpersonal means. *Courses are offered in a block-scheduling format during these semesters, with students taking one • Must be able to obtain information, describe patient situations, and perceive both oral or two courses concurrently during each block. and non-verbal communication (including ability to understand normal speech with- ** MAT 141 and NUR 330 fulfill the math/physics/computer science core curriculum require- out seeing the speaker’s face). ment. • Must be able to speak, comprehend, read and write in English at a level that meets the need for accurate, clear and effective communication; examples include but are not School of Nursing Academic Policies limited to: giving clear oral reports, reading watches or clocks with second hands, read- Academic Progression ing graphs, reading and understanding documents printed in English, writing legibly in A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required in selected prerequisite non-nursing courses English, discriminating subtle differences in medical terminology. (Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Chemistry, Microbiology, Statistics, and Human Growth Observation and Development), and all professional nursing courses. Successful completion of both the • Must be able to observe a patient accurately; examples include but are not limited to: theory and the clinical laboratory/practicum in a clinical nursing course is required to pass listening to heart and breath sounds; visualizing the appearance of a surgical wound; the course. A minimum professional GPA of 2.7 is required. detecting bleeding, unresponsiveness or other changes in patient status; detecting the remediate prior to reentering the program. This will delay the student’s reentry for at least one mcphs– B oston presence of foul odor; and palpating an abdomen. semester but likely for one year (or more if there is no clinical space available). The number • Must be able to detect and respond to emergency situations, including audible alarms of semester credits assigned to the Directed Study course will vary (1-3 semester credits) de- (e.g., monitors, call bells, fire alarms). pending upon the number of semesters successfully completed in the program. If the student Motor Function and Endurance completed two or fewer semesters, one credit will be assigned; if 3-4 semesters, 2 credits; and • Must have sufficient strength and mobility to work effectively and safely with patients if more than four semesters, 3 credits. Students may take general education courses concur- mcphs–boston and carry out nursing care activities; examples include but are not limited to: lifting and rently with the Directed Study, but may not take any program professional courses until the positioning patients (lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying up to 25 pounds), transferring directed study has been successfully completed. patients in and out of bed, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (AHA Health Care Provider), If a student does not pass the Directed Study with a minimum of “C” on the first attempt, preparation and administration of medications (oral, injection, intravenous, includ- he/she will be dismissed from their respective program. ing hanging IV bags at shoulder height), reading and emptying body fluid collection devices below bed level, application of pressure to stop bleeding, clearing/opening an obstructed airway, provision of daily hygiene care. School of Physician Assistant Studies • Must be able to complete assigned periods of clinical practice, including up to 12 hour shifts (including days, evenings, nights, weekends). Physician Assistant Studies (Boston) • Must be able to respond at a speed and in a manner sufficient to carry out patient as- See MCPHS–Manchester and MCPHS–Worcester sections for information on the Physician As- 176 signments within the allotted time. sistant Studies (Manchester/Worcester) program. 177 Behavioral MCPHS Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program is dedicated to the education of clinically • Must possess mental and emotional health required for total utilization of intellectual competent medical professionals thoroughly prepared to deliver quality patient care in variabilities. ous settings within the health care delivery system. Upon successful completion of the degree • Must be able to tolerate physically taxing work loads. requirements, the Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) is awarded. The program is • Must be able to respond and function effectively during stressful situations. accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assis- • Must be capable of adapting to rapidly-changing environments, and respond with flex- tant (ARC-PA) and graduates are eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certify- ibility in uncertain situations. ing Examination required by all states for licensure or registration. • Must be able to interact appropriately with others (patients, families, members of health Students applying to the PA Studies program (Boston) must submit a formal application, care team) in various health care contexts. including official transcripts and essay, through CASPA by November 1 of the year prior to Policy for Content Validation after Non-Progression or Leave of Absence admission. CASPA, the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) Students who have not been continuously attending courses for a period of one semester or can be contacted at www.caspaonline.org. In addition to submitting an application through more from an undergraduate program in the School of Nursing, or who withdraw from a CASPA, all MPAS applicants are required to complete a supplemental application submitted SON program via leave of absence, must validate previous knowledge and skills held prior to MCPHS available on the College website. to program exit before they may reenroll in SON clinical professional courses. Reenrollment MCPHS–Boston offers an accredited program leading to the MPAS. This program capital- is subject to clinical placement availability (Note: there is no guarantee that space will be izes on the extensive educational resources of the College, the Longwood Medical and Aca- available at the desired time of return of the student; it may take up to two years for reentry demic Area, and other parts of New England to prepare physician assistants with the skills, due to lack of clinical placement availability). This policy applies to all undergraduate SON competencies, and attitudes to provide compassionate care to patients in a variety of settings. programs. While the emphasis is on primary care, students acquire experience in the evaluation and The validation will occur via students’ demonstration of knowledge and skills, i.e., meet- treatment of a broad spectrum of medical problems through the program’s clinical clerkships. ing established program clinical competencies, in a selected clinical facility or simulation These experiential elements of the program provide training in surgery, psychiatry, women’s laboratory. This requires that students notify the program director of desired date of return health, pediatrics, emergency medicine, ambulatory care, geriatrics and rehabilitation, and a minimum of 30 days prior to anticipated return to make arrangements for preparing and internal medicine. performing validation testing. Program faculty will provide guidance as to what content and The Physician Assistant skills (competencies) need to be reviewed by students prior to the testing, but it is the stu- Professional Responsibilities dents’ responsibility to prepare for the validation testing. Physician Assistants (PAs) are skilled members of the health care team qualified by academic Students attempting to return from a leave of absence must also have been cleared to return and clinical experience to provide a broad range of health care services in practice with a to classes by designated staff in the Academic Resource Center and the Dean of Students (if licensed physician. The health care services PAs provide include performing appropriate a medical leave of absence) prior to performing validation testing. The Academic Resource medical interviews and physical examinations; identifying health care problems in need of Center will notify the Dean of SON when the student is eligible to take the validation test. evaluation and management; screening results of laboratory diagnostic studies; implementing Validation of knowledge will consist of a competency examination. A minimum grade of “C” treatment plans; counseling patients regarding illness and health-risk behaviors; monitoring on the competency examination is required. Program faculty will determine the content and responses to programs of therapy, and facilitating access to appropriate health care resources. skills to be included in the validation test. These services may be provided to individuals of any age in those various settings considered If a student fails the validation test, he/she must enroll in a one-semester Directed Study to part of the physician’s practice. Professional Credentials Over the past 40 years several milestones within the profession have occurred that have in- mcphs–boston creased recognition of the PA as a vital member of the health care team. These markers No student will be permitted to enter spring semester without having successfully completed all include graduation from an academic program accredited by the Accreditation Review Com- prior courses, including Library Modules and Medical Terminology. mission on Education for the Physician Assistant, certification through examination by the Year I—spring National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and registration or licensure Course title semester hours by State Boards of Medical Examiners. Continued professional competence is evidenced by PAS 520 Clinical Pharmacology II 3 the completion of 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and successful mcphs–boston PAS 524/524L Gross Anatomy (w/lab) 5 passage of a recertification examination every six years. PAS 527 Human Physiology and Pathophysiology II 3 MPAS Major PAS 529 Research Methods for PAs 3 Admission Prerequisites PAS 535 EKG 1 Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree and have met the following prerequisite TOTAL 15 course requirements must apply through the Central Application Service for Physician As- Year II—fall sistants (CASPA) and complete a supplemental application from MCPHS, along with an application fee. Students who meet the requirements may be invited to campus for an interview. course title semester hours PAS 531 Primary Care Medicine I 4 The application must include a transcript demonstrating successful completion of the follow- PAS 532 Manifestations and Management of Disease I 6 ing course prerequisites: 178 PAS 536 Patient Assessment I 2 179 • two semesters of Biology (one lab required), minimum of 7 semester credits; PAS 537 Clinical Therapeutics I 2 • one semester of Microbiology with lab, 4 semester credits; PAS 538 History and Physical Examination I 2 • two semesters of Chemistry (one lab required), minimum of 7 semester credits; PAS 538L History and Physical Examination I–Laboratory 2 • one semester of Biochemistry, 3 semester credits; TOTAL 18 • two semesters of Human Physiology, 6 semester credits; • one semester of Psychology, 3 semester credits; Year II—spring • one semester of Statistics or Biostatistics, 3 semester credits. course title semester hours These courses must have each been completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better but with an PAS 540 History and Physical Examination II 2 overall cumulative grade point average for these courses of B (3.0) or better on a 4.0 scale. PAS 540L History and Physical Examination II–Laboratory 2 PAS 541 Primary Care Medicine II 4 All prerequisites must be completed within the past 10 years; exceptions are handled on a PAS 542 Manifestations and Management of Disease II 6 case-by-case basis. Prerequisites must be completed at a regionally accredited institution of PAS 546 Patient Assessment II 2 higher education in the U.S. Patient health care experience is recommended but not required PAS 547 Clinical Therapeutics II 2 for admission. TOTAL 18 MCPHS Premedical and Health Studies students seeking admission into the MPAS program Beginning in the first summer session following the second year, each student begins a series of should see “Priority admission for MCPHS students” in the “School of Physician Assistant required clinical clerkships for a duration of 45 weeks. Studies Policies and Professional Requirements” later in this section. Year III—Clinical Clerkships Curriculum: MPAS (Boston) The MPAS major involves an intensive 30-month course of study of clinical medicine and in- summer I and II, 15 s.h. depth exposure to people of all ages in various clerkship settings. All courses within the MPAS fall semester, 15 s.h. program must be completed at MCPHS. The MPAS program does not award advanced spring semester, 15 s.h. placement or transfer credit for professional courses. from the following clerkship offerings: Year I—fall PASC 600 Internal Medicine 5 s.h. course title semester hours PASC 601 Pediatrics 5 s.h. PAS 517 Human Physiology and Pathophysiology 3 PASC 602 Psychiatry 5 s.h. PAS 514 Ethics and Professional Behavior 3 PASC 603 Surgery 5 s.h. PAS 515 Genetics 3 PASC 604 Emergency Medicine 5 s.h. PAS 516 Primary Care Psychiatry 3 PASC 605 Women’s Health 5 s.h. PAS 518 Clinical Pharmacology I 3 PASC 606 Ambulatory Medicine 5 s.h. TOTAL 15 PASC 607 Geriatrics and Rehabilitation 5 s.h. Competencies during the fall semester: Library Modules and Medical Terminology. PASC 608 Elective 5 s.h. Total credits to complete degree requirements: 111 s.h. Clinical Clerkships Transfer of Credit mcphs–boston A number of clinical clerkships in the required curriculum may be scheduled at some distance The MCPHS PA Studies program does not accept transfer credit for any PAS courses during from the campus. This is necessary to provide a range of diverse learning experiences and en- the 30-month professional PA program. sure availability and quality of clinical rotation sites. The College will make every effort to ac- Advanced Placement commodate requests regarding assignments to experiential education sites, but students gen- The MCPHS PA Studies program does not award advanced placement in our professional erally can expect to be assigned to clinical sites at some distance from the campus for at least physician assistant curriculum. mcphs–boston a portion of their required clinical rotations. In such instances, students are responsible for transportation, food, parking, housing, and other related incidentals for all clinical clerkships. Performance in the MPAS Program All “PAS”-designated courses (500 level and above) count towards the professional GPA. The In addition to the costs of the MPAS-Boston program delineated in the Tuition and Fees sec- following are the requirements to remain in good academic standing: tion of this catalog, PA students can expect to spend approximately $500-$1000 on medical equipment and approximately $1000-$1500 for books during the program. • To progress within both the didactic and clinical phase of the program, students must achieve a final course grade of C (2.0) or better on a 4.0 scale. In all “PAS”-designated Students in the MPAS program will need to complete a Criminal Offender Record Informa- courses, obtaining a course grade of less than “C” results in a student having to repeat tion (CORI) check prior to starting clerkships. Positive CORI checks may impede a student’s the course. Progression through the program will be delayed because professional phase progress in the program and result in a student being ineligible for placement at a clinical courses are offered only once a year. This would also have a significant impact on GPA, clerkship and state licensure as a physician assistant. Students are responsible for the cost of which could jeopardize progression as well. CORI checks. 180 • A cumulative professional GPA of 2.85 on a 4.0 scale must be maintained throughout 181 School of Physician Assistant Studies the entire length of the program. If students do not have the required cumulative pro- Policies and Professional Requirements fessional 2.85 GPA, they may be placed on academic probation and /or be dismissed Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) from the program. All students in the Physician Assistant Studies program must present proof of BCLS certifi- • Successful completion of the PA summative examination administered during the final cation on entering the second year of the program and maintain certification in order to be professional year of the program is mandatory before graduation. Students with an ineligible for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training. ability to successfully pass the summative examination on the first administration will Employment be allowed to retake the exam. The second attempt on the summative exam must occur Outside of the College between 14 to 28 days following the first administration. Failure to pass the summative examination on the second attempt will result in a recommendation for dismissal to the During the first and second professional years, the program does not prohibit students from Division of Health Sciences Academic Standing Committee. maintaining employment outside of the College. In order to maintain good academic standing, students should however be aware that the professional curricula of the program are rig- In order to receive the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree, students must orous and demanding. Students who must be engaged in gainful employment should balance have earned a cumulative professional GPA of 2.85 or better on a 4.0 scale, successfully com- school and work responsibilities so as not to compromise their academic success. Due to the pleted required courses and clerkships, demonstrated required proficiencies, and successfully rigorous nature of the clinical year (third professional year), the demands placed on students completed the summative examination administered during the final professional year of the are extremely high, particularly with respect to their clinical work schedule and associated program. study requirements. It is for this reason that the faculty strongly discourages students from Priority Admission for MCPHS Students—Undergraduate Curriculum engaging in any outside, non-program-related activities (e.g., employment, volunteer work) For MCPHS undergraduate students seeking priority admission into the MPAS program throughout the clinical year. (Boston), the prerequisite requirements for application to the PA program can be met Employment Within the Program through matriculation in the BS in Premedical and Health Studies program. Students in that program must apply through the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants Within the second professional year, the program employs two PA students as teaching assis- (CASPA) to MPAS during the fall semester of the third year of their undergraduate cur- tants within the History and Physical I & II, and Gross Anatomy courses. Eligible candidates riculum. The CASPA application deadline is November 1. All first and second year BS in must be full-time second-year PA students in good academic standing. General responsibili- Premedical and Health Studies courses must be completed successfully prior to applying to ties include: setting up and breaking down the laboratories, maintaining inventory counts the PA program. Outstanding third year courses must be completed prior to admission into of equipment and distributing course material. Teaching assistants do not proctor or grade the MPAS program. examinations. PA students and teaching assistants do not have access to any confidential records. Students in the BS in Premedical and Health Studies program who meet the requirements will be given the first interview dates. Successful interviews are required for admission into Employment Within the College the MPAS program. PA students within the second professional year may be employed on an hourly basis by the School of Arts and Sciences to serve as examination proctors for undergraduate courses. Employment, training and payment are done through the Office of the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. mcphs–worcester MCPHS–Boston ment is to ensure that all students entering the PharmD program have read and understand the clinical and non-academic requirements of the program so they can make informed deci- School of Pharmacy–Boston sions regarding their pursuit of the profession of pharmacy Douglas J. Pisano, PhD, Professor and Dean Candidates for admission to and students enrolled in the PharmD program must have abilities and skills in multiple domains including: communication, intellectual, behavioral/social, Executive Staff and visual/auditory/tactile/motor competencies. The following technical standards describe mcphs–boston Michael Montagne, PhD, Professor and Senior Associate Dean the non-academic qualifications (required in addition to academic standards), which the Caroline Zeind, PharmD, Professor and Associate Dean for Academic and Professional Affairs School of Pharmacy considers essential for successful progression and completion of the edu- Paul DiFrancesco, MPA, Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean of Experiential Education cational objectives of its curriculum. Timothy Maher, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Associ- Although the School of Pharmacy will engage in an interactive process with applicants with ate Dean for Graduate Studies disabilities, it reserves the right not to admit any applicant who, upon completion of the William McCloskey, PharmD, Professor and Interim Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice interactive process, cannot meet the Technical Standards set forth below, with or without Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences reasonable accommodations. Timothy Maher, PhD, Professor and Chair Reasonable accommodation for persons with prior documented disabilities will be consid- Professors Maher, Mehanna, Montagne, Pidgeon, Pisano; Associate Professors Atef, Kerr, ered on an individual basis. Students wishing to request accommodations for disabilities 182 Kiel, LeDuc, Seoane-Vazquez; Assistant Professors Albers, Atef, Babiarz, Campagna, Chu- should contact the Director of Disability Services (see “Students with Disabilities” in “Stu- 183 ong, D’Souza, Elsaid, Gracz, Migliore; Instructor Pino-Figueroa dent Services” section of the catalog.) Department of Pharmacy Practice Domain: Communication Caroline Zeind, PharmD, Professor and Associate Dean for Professional and Academic Affairs Performance Standards William McCloskey, PharmD, Professor and Interim Chair A. Must have functional English speaking, reading and writing abilities necessary to com- Professors Cheng, Couris, Goldman-Levine, Krikorian, Rudorf, Wizwer; Associate Professors municate clearly with patients/family/caregivers/physicians/other health care profes- Amato, Angelini, Bhatt, Ceresia, Dvorkin-Camiel, Felix-Getzik, Jacobson, Kostka-Rokosz, sionals/colleagues/faculty LaPointe, Machado, Matthews, Schnee, Segal, Silvia, Zaiken; Assistant Professors Crosby, B. Communication includes both verbal and non-verbal expression, reading, writing and Dinsmore, Ferullo, Grams, Harris, Hudd, John, Kiritsy, Mistry, Moukhachen, Murrell, Patel, computer skills Schneider, Stanic;Instructors Basile, Simonian, Taglieri Essential Functions Ability to participate in class discussions/group projects/practical labs for the purpose of the Degree and Residency Programs delivery and receipt of medical information Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) • Ability to recognize both verbal and non-verbal communication including facial expres- Residencies in Pharmacy Practice sions and body language Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway (Online) • Ability to report accurately and legibly in patients’ charts demonstrating the knowledge BS in Pharmaceutical and Health Care Business of the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences • Ability to explain to other health care team members to patients and/or caregivers rea- BS in Pharmacology/Toxicology son for treatment, preventive measures, disease process and need for referral • Ability to use computers and other technology to accurately record information and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) convey critical health-related documentation • Ability to recognize and respond to physical and psychological needs of patients The School of Pharmacy–Boston offers a six-year program leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Students follow a curriculum that combines general, specialized, and ap- Domain: Intellectual plied science courses with those in the liberal arts, preparing them for an increasingly visible Performance Standards role on the health care team. In addition, required experiential courses provide opportunities A. Must have critical and logical thinking ability sufficient to engage in clinical judgment to learn while practicing in areas such as ambulatory, community, inpatient medicine and and problem solving to address issues and problems within all learning environments institutional pharmacy, and elective experiences in geriatrics, pediatrics, industry, long-term B. Must have ability to multi-task and to perform work in a logical and sequential manner care, and regulatory agencies. Credits earned in professional courses are valid for up to seven Essential Functions years. • Must be able to memorize, perform scientific measurement and calculation, reason, analyze, and synthesize information Technical Standards • Demonstrate ability to retrieve (electronically and manually), read, understand, and Introduction interpret medical, scientific and professional information and literature The School of Pharmacy is committed to a policy of equal educational opportunity, and • Demonstrate the intellectual and reasoning abilities required to develop problem-solv- welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities. The School, therefore, prohibits ing and decision-making skills discrimination according to all applicable state and federal laws. The purpose of this docu- • Demonstrate ability to learn effectively through a variety of modalities including, but not limited to classroom instruction, small group discussion, individual study of ma- ments including, but not limited to palpation, auscultation, percussion, and other di- mcphs–worcester terials, preparation and presentation of written and oral reports, and use of computers agnostic maneuvers and other technology • Possess sufficient manual dexterity to conduct laboratory diagnostic tests and adminis- • Demonstrate ability to prioritize/complete tasks in laboratory/clinical/patient care set- ter non-oral medications tings with time constraints Experiential Rotations • Perform a variety of duties accurately, often changing from one task to another without Experiential education rotations are required throughout the professional curriculum. Three loss of efficiency or composure hundred hours of Intro to Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) are required prior to the

mcphs–worcester Domain: Behavioral/Social 6th/4th professional year. One thousand four hundred and forty hours of Advanced Phar- macy Practice (APPE) are required in the 6th/4th professional year. A number of experiential Performance Standards rotations in the required curriculum may be scheduled at some distance from the campus. • Must possess ability to relate to patients, caregivers, other members of the health care This is necessary to provide a range of diverse learning experiences and ensure availability and team, and faculty in a professional manner quality of clinical rotation sites. The College will make every effort to accommodate requests • Demonstrate sensitivity to people from a variety of cultural backgrounds regarding assignments to experiential education sites, but students generally can expect to • Must possess ability to interact with and respond to needs of patients and caregivers be assigned to clinical sites at some distance from the campus for at least a portion of their from a variety of cultural backgrounds and with a diversity of emotional, intellectual required clinical rotations. In such instances, students are responsible for transportation and and physical health issues other related travel expenses. 184 185 Essential Functions Progression Requirements • Must be able to utilize fully intellectual abilities to exercise good judgment, to complete Students must have a 2.7 GPA to progress into the first professional year (third year) of patient care responsibilities appropriately and to relate to patients, families, and col- the program and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 in Years 3-6 of the PharmD program leagues with courtesy, compassion, maturity and respect for their dignity (Beginning with the Class of 2013). In addition the minimum passing grade for all required • Must be able to effectively function when faced with the challenges and uncertainties in professional courses is C-. Students from the classes of 2011 and 2012 must have a 2.5 GPA classroom, laboratories, and experiential settings to progress into the first professional year (third year) of the program, and maintain a cumu- • Must accept constructive criticism and be able to respond and modify behavior accord- lative GPA of 2.5 in Years 3-6 of the PharmD program. In addition, the minimum passing ingly grade for all required professional courses is C-. • Must be able to interact with faculty, staff, peers, patients, and members of the health care team in a mature and professional manner that reflects the core values of the Col- In addition to the GPA requirement, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education lege. now requires all preprofessional students in the second year of PharmD Program to complete an interview prior to progression into the third year of the PharmD Program (the first pro- Domain: Visual/Auditory fessional year of the Doctor of Pharmacy program). The interview and the Oral Proficiency Performance Standard Exam, along with the GPA, must meet minimum criteria prior to entering the third year of • Must possess sufficient visual and auditory abilities to gather data from written reference the PharmD program. material, oral presentations, illustrations, diagrams and patient observation All PharmD students must complete all requirements and be in good academic standing before Essential Functions beginning sixth year advanced clinical rotations. • Ability to gather data from written reference material, computer-based programs, and All professional coursework in the PharmD program must be completed within a period of seven from oral presentations years. Any course work older than seven years must be repeated. • Ability to observe and/or conduct demonstrations and experiments Policy on Enrollment Management for the School of Pharmacy–Boston • Ability to utilize various types of physical assessment skills required for patient-centered The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy-Boston, care including reading digital or analog representations of physiologic phenomena seeks to maintain an appropriate balance of qualified Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) stu- • Ability to execute movements reasonably required to properly participate in the activi- dents per class with the need to assure high academic standards that are consistent with those ties of a laboratory or an experiential rotation that are components of pharmacy practice of the profession. Students who are enrolled in other degree programs within the College and • Be able to read and interpret prescriptions, prescription labels and drug labels who have successfully completed all required prerequisites for the PharmD program, and Domain: Tactile and Motor Competencies have also attained a minimum GPA of 3.0 without failure or repeat courses are eligible to ap- Performance Standards ply for transfer into the first professional year of the PharmD program, must successfully ful- • Must possess sufficient tactile and motor abilities to prepare pharmaceutical products, fill all requirements prior to the fall semester of the first professional year, in accordance with evaluate patients, and perform basic laboratory tests the Standards of June 2007 of the Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education (ACPE) • Must possess manual dexterity necessary to manipulate and control laboratory equip- and those described in the Policy of the School of Pharmacy-Boston on Progression (2009) ment and materials into the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Essential Functions Applications for internal transfer into the fall semester of a given year must be submitted to • Possess manual dexterity sufficient to accurately compound and prepare pharmaceutical the Office of the Dean, School of Pharmacy-Boston, by February 1 of that year. Decisions products for dispensing to patients regarding acceptance of internal transfer applicants into the PharmD program will be made • Possess manual dexterity and sense of touch sufficient to perform basic patient assess- within two weeks following the close of final grades at the end of the spring semester of the second year based on space availability in the first professional year class for the following Year II—spring mcphs– B oston fall semester. Matriculating students who wish to transfer into the PharmD program at any course TITLE Semester hours time after the close of final grades at the end of the spring semester of the second year will be CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II 3 required to complete their current program and may then apply after they have been awarded LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health (3) their degree. Professionals*** External transfers into the PharmD program are required to comply with the Transfer Admis- MAT 261 Statistics*** (3) mcphs– B oston sions Policy as described in the College catalog. PHY 270 Foundations of Physics I*** (3) Residency Requirement SSC 210 Economics*** (2) Students must take all professional courses in residence at MCPHS and three credits of pro- Electives 6 fessional electives during the fifth year (i.e., third professional year) of the program. TOTAL 14-15 Electives ***May be taken either semester Students are required to take one professional elective during the fifth year of the PharmD Professional years III-IV program. A list of professional electives will be provided. Classes of 2011 and beyond Curriculum by Year: Doctor of Pharmacy Year III (First Professional Year)—fall Year I—fall course TITLE Semester hours 186 187 course TITLE Semester hours PPB 325 Introduction to Practice Management I 2 BIO 151 Biology I: Cellular and Molecular Biology 3 PSB 328 Physiology/Pathophysiology I 4 CHE 131 Chemical Principles I (w/lab) 4 PSB 331 Biochemistry I 3 FYS 101 First Year Seminar* 1 PSB 340 Pharmaceutics I 4 LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3 PSB 343 Pharmaceutics Laboratory I 1 LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3 PSB 320 Introduction to Health Care Delivery*** or MAT 150 Precalculus** or 3 Elective 3 MAT 151 Calculus I TOTAL 17 TOTAL 17 Year III (First Professional Year)—spring

*Students entering after freshman year are not required to take this course. course TITLE Semester hours **If placed in Precalculus, the student receives 3 s.h. of general elective credit. PSB 329 Physiology/Pathophysiology II 4 PSB 332 Biochemistry II 3 Year I—spring PPB 335 Introduction to Practice Management II 2 course TITLE Semester hours PSB 341 Pharmaceutics II 3 BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/lab) 4 PSB 344 Pharmaceutics Laboratory II 1 CHE 132 Chemical Principles II (w/lab) 4 PSB 424 Research Methods in Pharmacoepidemiology 2 LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3 PSB 320 Introduction to Health Care Delivery*** or LIB 133 American Culture, Identity and Public Life 3 Elective 3 MAT 151/152 Calculus I or Calculus II 3 TOTAL 18 TOTAL 17 ***May be taken either semester. Year II—fall Year IV (Second Professional Year)—fall course TITLE Semester hours course TITLE Semester hours BIO 255 Medical Microbiology (w/lab) 4 PPB 419 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience III 2 CHE 231 Organic Chemistry I (w/lab) 4 PPB 485 Drug Literature Evaluation 3 LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health (3) Professionals*** PSB 441 Medicinal Chemistry I 3 MAT 152 Calculus II or PSB 451 Pharmacology I 4 PHY 270 Foundations of Physics I*** (3) PPB 445 Therapeutics I 3 MAT 261 Statistics*** (3) PSB 450 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 3 SSC 210 Economics*** (2) TOTAL 18 Elective 3 TOTAL 16-17 Year IV (Second Professional Year)—spring Elective rotations chosen by the student are reviewed by the coordinators of experiential mcphs– B oston education programs to determine whether the rotations provide appropriate emphasis and course TITLE Semester hours balance to the student’s overall program and whether accommodations can be made at the PPB 414 Virology and Anti-infectives 4 sites. Scheduling of the rotations is completed by the coordinator of experiential programs PPB 446 Therapeutics II 3 and may be modified at the discretion of the coordinator. PSB 430 Pharmacokinetics I 3

mcphs– B oston PSB 442 Medicinal Chemistry II 3 Residencies in Pharmacy Practice PSB 454 Pharmacology II 4 The School of Pharmacy–Boston offers several residencies in pharmacy practice. These post- TOTAL 17 graduate programs provide twelve months of intensive practice experience in pharmacy. Resi- dents are appointed as adjunct instructors in the School of Pharmacy–Boston and participate Year V (Third Professional Year)—fall in the teaching program at MCPHS and its clinical affiliates. Further information on these programs may be obtained from the chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice. course TITLE Semester hours LIB 512 Health Care Ethics or elective **** 3 PPB 519 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience IV 1 Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway PPB 502 OTC Drugs/Self Care 3 The Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway is designed for qualified practitioners 188 PPB 545/545L Advanced Practice Management I (w/lab) 2 with a BS in Pharmacy degree who wish to earn a degree on a part-time basis. It is currently 189 PPB 555 Advanced Therapeutics I 4 offered in a Web-supported format with online lectures and group discussions, reducing re- PPB 551 Advanced Therapeutics Seminar I 1 quired on-site meeting time to once per semester. This program helps pharmacists learn how PSB 432 Pharmacokinetics II 3 to collect and interpret data to design a pharmaceutical care plan for their individual patients TOTAL 17 in collaboration with other health care professionals. Pharmacists learn how to recommend and implement a therapeutic plan; perform ongoing patient evaluations; and document and Year V (Third Professional Year)—spring report new, unusual or severe adverse drug reactions, drug interactions or unexpected effects course TITLE Semester hours of newly marketed drugs. LIB 512 Health Care Ethics or elective **** 3 Admission PPB 546/546L Advanced Practice Management II (w/lab) 2 Requests for formal admission into the pathway are obtained from and processed through the PPB 552 Advanced Therapeutics Seminar II 1 Admission Office. The PharmD Admission Committee in the School of Pharmacy–Boston PPB 556 Advanced Therapeutics II 4 is responsible for evaluating the applications and making admission decisions. Admission PSB 411 Pharmacy Law 3 requirements include: Professional elective 3 1. being a registered pharmacist in the United States; TOTAL 16 2. working at or have access to a site that provides opportunities to practice pharmaceutical **** May be taken either semester care (e.g., community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, managed care pharmacy, etc.); and 3. submitting an application that includes: official transcripts from the institution that Year VI (Fourth Professional Year) granted the BS in Pharmacy degree, curriculum vitae, short essay stating professional TITLE Semester hours goals and objectives, one letter of recommendation, and the required application fee. PPB 601C - 606C Advanced Pharmacy Experience Program Rotations 36 The deadline for submitting application materials to the Admission Office is May 1. The TOTAL 36 program begins in September. Application packets are available in the Admission Office by Total credits to complete degree*: 204 November 1. Because seats in the pathway are limited, it is important that applications be *Students entering the College after their freshman year are not required to take FYS 101 and, returned early in the application period. therefore, need 203 s.h. to complete the degree. Sixth Year (Fourth Professional Year) Academic Policies for the Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway During the final year of study, PharmD students earn 36 credit hours by completing 36 weeks In addition to the Doctor of Pharmacy program academic policies, the following require- of advanced experiential rotations. The rotations start as early as May and run consecutively ments apply to PharmD students in the postbaccalaureate pathway. through late November or December. The rotations resume in January and finish in May. • The minimum overall grade point average for graduation from the Postbaccalaureate Students are required to complete rotations in Inpatient Medicine, Institutional Pharma- Doctor of Pharmacy program is 2.2. If the cumulative grade point average of any stu- cy Practice, Ambulatory Care, and Community Pharmacy Practice. Additionally, students dent falls below 2.2 after completion of 14 semester hours of credit in the pathway, the complete two elective rotations from areas such as administration, cardiology, community student is placed on academic probation and has two semesters to correct the deficiency. practice, critical care medicine, drug information, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, in- Failure to achieve a grade point average of 2.2 following the probationary period is fectious diseases, nephrology, oncology/hematology, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, poison grounds for dismissal from the pathway. For a description of the appeal process refer to information, and psychiatry. the Student Handbook. For classes entering in 2010 and after, the minimum overall grade point average for Project Module (3 semester hours) mcphs– B oston graduation from the Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy program is 2.7. If the cu- Options for the Project Module include a clinical rotation conducted in the student’s prac- mulative grade point average of any student falls below 2.7 after completion of 14 tice site as a major project or a full-time rotation (two, two-week rotations or one continu- semester hours of credit in the pathway, the student is placed on academic probation ous four-week rotation) under the supervision of an MCPHS faculty member at the faculty and has two semesters to correct the deficiency. Failure to achieve a grade point average member’s practice site. of 2.7 following the probationary period is grounds for dismissal from the pathway. For Phase III—summer mcphs– B oston a description of the appeal process, refer to the Student Handbook. • The minimum acceptable grade is “C-” in courses and modules in the pathway. Courses Course title Semester Hours in which grades below passing are earned must be repeated until the minimum grade PPB 623 Pharmacotherapeutics I 5 level is met. A student may petition to replace a maximum of one repeated course grade PPB 623A Pharmacotherapeutics Practice I 1 in his/her calculated grade point average. TOTAL 6 • All didactic coursework must be completed within a period of three years of matricula- Phase III—fall tion into the Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy program and all program requirements must be completed within four years of matriculation for the class entering in Course title Semester Hours 2010. PPB 625 Pharmacotherapeutics II 6 Curriculum: Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway PPB 625A Pharmacotherapeutics Practice II 1 190 The current pathway is organized into three phases that provide for progression toward the TOTAL 7 191 terminal educational outcomes. Completion of 37 semester hours of coursework is required Phase III—spring to earn the degree. Course title Semester Hours Phase I—fall PPB 633 Pharmacotherapeutics III 6

Course title semester hours PPB 633A Pharmacotherapeutics Practice III 1 PPB 600 Principles of Pharmaceutical Care 3 TOTAL 7 PSB 421 Pharmacoepidemiology 2 Phase III—summer TOTAL 5 Course title Semester Hours Phase II—spring PPB 668A Pharmacotherapeutics Practice IV 4

Course title semester hours PPB 668 Project Module 3 PPB 672 Drug Literature Resources and Evaluation 3 TOTAL 7 PPB 681 Clinical Pharmacokinetics 2 TOTAL 5 TOTAL 27 Phase III Total credits to complete degree requirements: 37 s.h. Pharmacotherapy I, II, III (17 semester hours) Academic Complaint Policy Three pharmacotherapy courses employ a problem-based approach to pharmacotherapy that It is the policy of the MCPHS School of Pharmacy–Boston (SOP-B) to objectively review involves lectures, literature review, and faculty case discussions. Lectures and faculty discus- student grievances related to academic issues. Students with complaints regarding discrimina- sion are conducted online using textual and audio presentations and interactive discussions. tion are referred to the College-wide Discrimination Grievance Policy. Students with issues One on-campus meeting will occur each semester for faculty review and student presenta- or complaints regarding their grade or performance in an individual class are referred to the tions. Grade Appeals policy. Both policies are in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of Pharmacotherapy Practice and Seminar I, II, III, IV (7 semester hours) this catalog. Following lectures and faculty discussion, practitioners are asked to apply the therapeutic Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education information to patients using simulated case histories and/or patients from their work sites If a student wishes to complain about an issue related to the accreditation standards of the (five hours per week in direct patient care activities at an approved work site are required). Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, the student should follow the procedure Efforts are directed at determining appropriate pharmacotherapeutic care plans and detecting detailed below. and solving patient drug-related problems through a series of evaluations and interventions. Procedure Each student is assigned a faculty preceptor who will evaluate and guide the student through 1. The student writes a letter detailing the complaint to the School of Pharmacy–Boston patient care assignments and project work each semester. Students are also expected to lead Associate Dean for Academic and Professional Affairs. case discussions among their classmates and participate in others’ presentations. Two case 2. If the associate dean is unable to resolve the issue, he/she forms an ad hoc committee of presentations are expected each semester. One will be presented online and the second live at three faculty members (at least one member from each department) and asks the com- the campus-based meetings. mittee to review the complaint and make a recommendation. 3. The student receives a written response within 30 days. 4. If the student wishes to appeal the decision, he/she may appeal to the SOP-B dean mcphs– B oston within five days. Year II—spring 5. The dean makes a decision and informs the student within 14 days. The decision of the school dean is final. Course Title semester hours 6. The SOP-B Dean’s Office keeps a file of all complaints and responses. B10 210 Anatomy and Physiology II (no lab) 3 LIB 220 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health 3

mcphs– B oston Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Health Care Business Professionals (formerly Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Marketing and SSC 210 Economics 2 Management) Distribution electives 6 This program combines biological and pharmaceutical sciences coursework with marketing TOTAL 14 and general management studies, preparing students for a variety of careers or for a continu- Year III—fall ation of their education in post-graduate programs that could include business, science and Course Title semester hours regulatory affairs masters degrees. The BS in Pharmaceutical and Health Care Business pro- PSB 261 Management 3 vides skills and experience for use in pharmaceutical sales, health care and health information PSB 375 Fundamentals of Drug Development 4 management, food, drug and medical device industry regulatory oversight, and pharmacy PSB 359 Marketing 3 distribution systems development and implementation (e.g., wholesaling, contract purchas- Distribution elective 3 192 ing, and pharmacoeconomic analysis). Graduates find career opportunities within managed 193 care, drug development, manufacturing and promotion, pharmacy and health care informa- Professional elective 3 tion systems, and other areas where an understanding of the intricacies of pharmaceutical TOTAL 16 sciences and an appreciation for their business applications is critical. Year III—spring

To meet the residency requirement for this program, students must complete at least 62 s.h. Course Title semester hours at MCPHS. PSB 320 Introduction to Health Care Delivery 3 PSB 456 Entrepreneurship 3 Curriculum by Year: BS in Pharmaceutical and Health Care Business PSB 315 Business Statistics 3 Year I—fall PSB 423 Pharmaceutical/Health Care Marketing 3 PSB 425 Health Care Management 3 Course Title semester hours TOTAL 15 BIO 151 Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology 3 Year IV—fall CHE 110 Basic Chemistry I (w/lab) 4 FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1 Course Title semester hours LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3 LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3 PSB 410 FDA and Regulatory Affairs 3 MAT 151 Calculus I 3 PSB 415 Accounting 3 TOTAL 17 PSB 418 Pharmacoeconomics 3 Year I—spring Professional elective 3 TOTAL 15 Course Title semester hours Year IV—spring BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/ lab) 4 CHE 210 Basic Chemistry II (w/lab) 4 Course Title semester hours LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3 PSB 445 Sales of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Products 3 LIB 133 American Culture, Identity and Public Life 3 PSB 446 Health Care Finance 3 MAT 152 Calculus II 3 PSB 447 Fundamentals of Business Law 3 TOTAL 17 Professional electives 6 Year II—fall TOTAL 15 Total credits to complete degree requirements: 125 s.h Course Title semester hours Note: Students transferring from the PharmD program will have taken Chemical Principles I BEH 355 Organizational Psychology 3 (CHE 131) and Chemical Principles II (CHE 132) which can be applied to Basic Chemistry I BI0 110 Anatomy and Physiology I (no lab) 3 (CHE 110) and Basic Chemistry II (CHE 210). Organic Chemistry I (CHE 231) and Organic BIO 255 Medical Microbiology (w/lab) 4 Chemistry II (CHE 232) can be applied to two electives. MAT 261 Statistics 3 Distribution elective 3 TOTAL 16 Elective Requirements Year I–spring mcphs– B oston Students in the BS in Pharmaceutical and Health Care Business program are required to Course Title semester hours select a minimum of four elective courses (or at least 12 credits) in the area of business ad- BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/lab) 4 ministration including additional coursework in marketing, management and accounting or CHE 132 Chemical Principles II (w/lab) 4 in a related area of study. The following is a list of acceptable courses. Other courses offered by the Colleges of the Fenway may be also be acceptable upon approval of the student’s academic LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3

mcphs– B oston advisor or the program director. LIB 133 American Culture, Identity and Public Life 3 MAT 152 Calculus II 3 TOTAL 17 Recommended: BEH 250 Health Psychology Year II–fall BEH 350 Abnormal Psychology Course Title semester hours MAT 197 Computer Applications CHE 231 Organic Chemistry I (w/lab) 4 PSB 416 Managerial Accounting LIB 252 Introduction to Speech 3 PSB 422 Drug Education PHY 270 Foundations of Physics I 3 PSB 424 Research Methods in Pharmacoepidemiology PHY 272L Foundations of Physics I Lab 1 PSB 434 Managed Health Care Management and Administration Distributive Electives 6 194 195 PSB 435 Introduction to Business TOTAL 17 PSB 436 Business Policy Year II–spring PSB 444 Organizational Development Course Title semester hours PSB 448 Business Communication BIO 255 Medical Microbiology (w/lab) 4 PSB 530 Undergraduate Research Project BIO 260 Molecular Biology 3 PSB 532 Directed Study CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II 3 Note: While an industry internship is encouraged as a valuable learning experience, it cannot be CHE 234L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 guaranteed by the College. PHY 274 Foundations of Physics II (w/lab) 4 Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology TOTAL 15 This program provides students with a strong foundation in the pharmacological and toxi- Year III–fall cological sciences for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology research and develop- Course Title semester hours ment sectors, as well as providing an excellent preparation for graduate and professional MAT 261 Statistics 3 schools. The program is designed to meet the industrial needs for qualified BS graduates PSB 328 Physiology/Pathophysiology 4 with strong laboratory skills particularly in integrative pharmacology. Students have the op- PSB 331 Biochemistry I 3 portunity to perform a senior year research project or industrial internship which enhance PSB 370 Analytical Methods in Pharmacology & Toxicology I 3 their career potential. PSB 401 Pharmacology/Toxicology Seminar I 1 Students in the BS in Pharmacology and Toxicology program must have a minimum GPA of Distributive elective 3 2.50 at the end of Year II and must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 thereafter to remain in TOTAL 17 good academic standing, and to progress in the program. To meet the residency requirement Year III–spring for this program, students must complete at least 63 s.h. at MCPHS. Course Title semester hours Curriculum: BS in Pharmacology and Toxicology LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 Year I–fall PSB 329 Physiology/Pathophysiology II 4 Course Title semester hours PSB 332 Biochemistry II 3 BIO 150 Biology I Laboratory 1 PSB 371 Analytical Methods in Pharmacology & Toxicology II 3 BIO 151 Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology 3 PSB 402 Pharmacology/Toxicology Seminar II 1 CHE 131 Chemical Principles I (w/lab) 4 Distributive elective 3 FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1 TOTAL 17 LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3 Year IV–fall LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3 MAT 151 Calculus I 3 There will be two tracks for the 4th year of the program; half the students will do their re- TOTAL 18 search project or internship in the fall semester and half will fulfill this requirement in the spring semester. mcphs– B oston Course Title semester hours ters program requires 30 semester hours of coursework beyond the BSPS curriculum. Stu- dents develop competencies and knowledge in basic laboratory manipulations, experimental PSB 372 Analytical Methods in Pharmacology and Toxicology III 3 record keeping, common analytical equipment, basic experimental design, and technical PSB 403 Pharmacology/Toxicology Seminar III 1 record keeping and reporting skills. In addition, a required research internship provides valu- PSB 460 Principles of Toxicology I 3 able experience pertinent to the pharmaceutical industry. BSPS students with a GPA of 2.75 PSB 462 Basic Pharmacology I 3 or better may apply for the Masters track at the end of their third year.

mcphs– B oston Program electives 6 TOTAL 16 Curriculum: BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences Year I—fall * Students can substitute a biostatistics course. Course Title semester hours Year IV–spring BIO 151 Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology 3 Course Title semester hours CHE 131 Chemical Principles I (w/lab) 4 PSB 404 Pharmacology/Toxicology Seminar IV 1 FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1 PSB 461 Principles of Toxicology II 3 LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3 PSB 464 Basic Pharmacology II 3 LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3 PSB 535 Senior Research Project or Industrial Internship 5 MAT 151 Calculus I 3 196 TOTAL 12 TOTAL 17 197 Total credits to complete degree requirements: 129 s.h. Year I—spring

Elective Requirements Course Title semester hours Students in the BS in Pharmacology and Toxicology program are required to select a mini- BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/lab) 4 mum of two program elective courses (or at least 6 credits) in areas of pharmacology, biotech- CHE 132 Chemical Principles II (w/lab) 4 nology or toxicology. The following is a list of acceptable courses. Other courses offered by LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3 the Colleges of the Fenway may also be acceptable upon approval of the student’s academic LIB 133 American Culture, Identity and Public Life 3 advisor or the program director. MAT 152 Calculus II 3 Recommended TOTAL 17 psB 410 FDA and Regulatory Affairs psB 420/420l pharmaceutical Analysis/Laboratory Year II—fall

psB 430 pharmacokinetics I Course Title semester hours psB 432 pharmacokinetics II BIO 255 Medical Microbiology (w/lab) 4 psB 440 Molecular Biotechnology CHE 231 Organic Chemistry I (w/lab) 4 MAT 261 Statistics 3 Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences PHY 270 Foundations of Physics I * 3 The BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences program (BSPS) emphasizes specific coursework in the PHY 272L Foundations of Physics I Lab* 1 core areas of industrial pharmacy, preparing students for a variety of careers in industry or for Distribution elective 3 a continuation of their education in post-graduate programs that could include pharmaceu- TOTAL 18 tics/industrial pharmacy, biotechnology and regulatory affairs masters or doctoral degrees. Year II—spring The BSPS degree provides skills and experience for use in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device development, formulation, and manufacturing, and evaluation and the Course Title semester hours regulatory oversight of the drug and medical device industry. Career opportunities for degree CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II 3 holders will exist within pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies, re- CHE 234L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 search laboratories, governmental regulatory agencies, and other areas where the application LIB 252 Introduction to Speech 3 of these skills and capabilities is sought. SSC 210 Economics 2 Students in the BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences must have a minimum GPA of 2.20 at the Distribution elective 3 end of Year II and must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.20 thereafter to remain in good Elective 3 academic standing, and to progress in the program.. To meet the residency requirements for TOTAL 15 this program, students must complete at least 63 s.h. at MCPHS. *PHY 270 Foundations of Physics I with PHY 272L may be taken fall or spring semester. Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences Year III—fall Accomplished graduates of the BSPS program may continue their studies for one additional Course Title semester hours year and earn a Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences degree. This accelerated professional mas- PSB 328 Physiology/Pathophysiology I 4 mcphs–boston PSB 331 Biochemistry I 3 CHE 755 Stereochemistry PSB 340 Pharmaceutics I 4 CHEM 331 Thermodynamics & Kinetics (Simmons) PSB 343L Pharmaceutics Laboratory I 1 CHEM 332 Quantum Mechanics & Molecular Structure (Simmons) Distribution elective 3 INF 210 Survey of the Literature of Chemistry TOTAL 15 MAT 763 Advanced Statistics PHY 274 Foundations of Physics II (w/lab) mcphs– B oston Year III—spring PSB 333 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory Course Title semester hours PSB 415 Accounting PSB 329 Physiology/Pathophysiology II 4 PSB 423 Pharmaceutical Marketing PSB 332 Biochemistry II 3 PSB 424 Research Methods in Pharmacoepidemiology PSB 341 Pharmaceutics II 3 PSB 425 Health Care Management PSB 344 Pharmaceutics Laboratory II 1 PSB 444 Organizational Development Distribution elective 3 PSB 445 Sales of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Products TOTAL 14 PSB 446 Health Care Finance Year IV—fall PSB456 Entrepreneurship 198 Course Title semester hours PSB 453 Experimental Pharmacology 199 LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 Curriculum: Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences PSB 346 Physico-Chemical Properties of Drug Molecules 3 Graduate level courses appear in italics. MAT 763 and PSB 707 in Year IV fulfill 6 s.h. of PSB 410 FDA and Regulatory Affairs 3 elective credit for the BS degree. Students must achieve a 3.0 or better GPA in these 700 PSB 420/420L Pharmaceutical Analysis (w/lab) 3 level courses at the end of the spring semester to remain in the masters program; a 3.0 GPA Program elective 3 is required to remain in good academic standing in the MS program and for graduation. TOTAL 15 Year IV—fall Year IV—spring Course Title semester hours Course Title semester hours LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3 PSB 301 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals 3 PSB 346 Physico-Chemical Properties of Drug Molecules 3 PSB 335 Pharmaceutical Technology 3 PSB 410 FDA and Regulatory Affairs 3 PSB 350 Industrial Pharmacy Lab 1 PSB 420/420L Pharmaceutical Analysis (w/lab) 3 PSB 430 Pharmacokinetics I 2 MAT 763 Advanced Statistics 3 PSB 440 Molecular Biotechnology 3 TOTAL 15 PSB 458 Pharmaceutics Seminar 1 Year IV—spring Program elective 3 Course Title semester hours TOTAL 16 PSB 301 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals 3 Total credits to complete degree requirements: 127 s.h. PSB 335 Pharmaceutical Technology 3 Elective Requirements PSB 350 Industrial Pharmacy Lab 1 Students in the BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences program are required to select a minimum PSB 430 Pharmacokinetics I 2 of three elective courses (or at least nine credits) in the areas of chemistry, pharmaceutics, or PSB 438 Ethics and Research Integrity 3 industrial pharmacy. The following is a list of acceptable courses by semester. Other courses PSB 458 Pharmaceutics Seminar 1 offered by the Colleges of the Fenway may also be acceptable upon approval by the student’s PSB 707 Pharmaceutical Unit Operations 3 academic advisor or the program director. TOTAL 16 Recommended Year IV—summer: Year I of Graduate Program BIO 734 Immunology Course Title semester hours CHE 340 Inorganic Chemistry (w/lab) PSB 7xx Research Methods and Bio-analytical Techniques 4 CHE 530 Undergraduate Research Project PSB 7xx Technical and Scientific Writing 2 CHE 532 Directed Study TOTAL 6 CHE 714 Spectroscopic Analysis (w/lab) CHE 717 Instrumental Analysis (w/lab) Year V—fall: Year I of Graduate Program

CHE 719 Synthetic Preparations (w/lab) Course Title semester hours PSB 808 Advanced Physical Pharmacy 3 mcphs– PSB 825 Novel Drug Delivery Systems 3 MCPHS–Worcester Elective 3 TOTAL 9 Division of Health Sciences Year V—spring: Internship Note: More information specific to the Worcester Campus can be found in the following sections: Facilities, Interinstitutional Cooperation, and Student Services. Course Title semester hours

mcphs– B oston PSB 7xx Research Internship 9 School of Nursing TOTAL 9 Carol Eliadi, EdD, JD, Associate Professor, Dean and Chief Nursing Officer Recommended Electives Maria Rosen, PhD, Director of Graduate Programs CHE 714 Spectroscopic Analysis (w/lab) (3s.h.) Tammy Stuart, MSN, Director of Curriculum and Instruction CHE 717 Instrumental Analysis (w/lab) (3s.h.) Associate Professor Rosen; Assistant Professors Bylaska-Davies, Laurent, Stuart DRA 802 Law and Health Policy of Drugs and Devices (3s.h.) School of Optometry DRA 811 Health Policy Development and Analysis (3s.h.) Lesley Walls, MOpt, MD, Professor and Dean PSB 710 Principles of Pharmaceutical Science Kent M. Daum, OD, PhD, Professor and Vice Dean PSB 875 Dosage Form Design (3s.h.) School of Physician Assistant Studies 200 201 TBN, Dean Susan White, MD, Assistant Professor and Program Director Donald Bernard, MD, Associate Professor and Medical Director, Manchester/Worcester Mohan Korgaonkar, MD, Assistant Professor, Assistant Medical Director Assistant Professors Scheidt, Walker, Dettmann-Quisbert School of Physical Therapy Linda Tsoumas, PT, MS, EdD, Professor and Dean Associate Professors Charrette, Kucharski-Howard; Assistant Professors Kistner, McGovern

Degree Programs Bachelor of Science in Nursing ADN to Master of Science in Nursing Bridge (Online) Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner; Generalist) (Online) Master of Physician Assistant Studies Doctor of Physical Therapy

School of Nursing (Worcester) Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)1 Accelerated 16-month Curriculum (Worcester Campus) Designed specifically for students with a bachelor’s degree in another field, this accelerated 16-month program of study provides a fast-track option for students ready for a challenging transition to a career as a BSN registered nurse. Building on previous learning and experience gained from the student’s first bachelor degree, the 16-month program of study mirrors the Boston-based program’s professional major, guiding students toward gaining the knowledge,

1 The following prerequisite coursework (minimum grade of C required) must be completed prior to the start of the program of study: Chemistry 8 s.h. Anatomy & Physiology 8 s.h. Microbiology 4 s.h. Statistics 3 s.h. Human Development 3 s.h. skills, competencies and values required to practice as a registered nurse in the 21st cen- Year II—spring mcphs– W orcester tury. Program instruction is conducted in state-of-the-art facilities at the MCPHS Worcester Course Title Semester Hours campus with clinical experiences in selected hospital and community agencies in the greater NUR 425 Provider of Care IV: Community and Home Health 8 Worcester and metro-west region. NUR 445 Provider of Care V: Coordinator of Care 6 The accelerated BSN track is offered in a 16-month year-round format with a January or NUR 450 Member of a Profession and Capstone Leadership Project 4 September admission. For September admission, please see Manchester course schedule. The TOTAL 18 consists of a 15-week spring semester, a 12-week summer session and a 15-week fall semester; Total Preprofessional Coursework: 58 s.h.* mcphs– W orcester the final phase consists of a 15-week spring semester, concluding in May or December of the Total Professional Major: 64 s.h. second year. The program requires a total of 122 semester hours of credit for completion. Total for BSN: 122 s.h. In order to be eligible for the program, the student must possess a prior BS/BA degree and * A maximum 58 s.h. of credit for the prior BS/BA degree from a regionally accredited college have completed the following prerequisite coursework with a minimum grade of C. These or university will be awarded upon matriculation in fulfillment of MCPHS Core Curriculum courses include Chemistry (with lab), Anatomy and Physiology (with lab), Microbiology requirements. (with lab), Statistics, and Human Development within the past ten years [see course listing for specific semester hour requirements]. Those students with a baccalaureate degree will School of Nursing Academic Policies not be required to meet the MCPHS general education core requirements. A maximum of fifty-eight (58) semester hours of credit will be awarded upon matriculation for a prior BS/ Academic Progression 202 BA degree from a regionally accredited college or university in fulfillment of MCPHS core A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required in all professional nursing courses. 203 curriculum requirements. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 is required. for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Successful completion of both the theory and the clinical laboratory/practicum in a clinical Nurses (NCLEX-RN). nursing course is required to pass the course. Note: An exception to the policy that no course examinations or graded assignments worth more A failed individual nursing course may be repeated only once. A second grade less than “C” than 15% of final course grade may be scheduled during the week before final examinations exists in the repeated course will result in dismissal from the nursing program. Throughout the for nursing courses. Major graded assignments or exams may be administered the week before the nursing program, a student may repeat no more than two separate nursing courses. Three final week of the course. A Reading Day (scheduled only on a weekday, no Saturday or Sunday) grades less than “C” in any combination of nursing courses will also result in dismissal from will be provided between the end of scheduled classes/clinical rotations and the administration of the nursing program. any final exams. Curriculum by Year: BSN Professional courses (NUR) may not be taken pass/fail. Year I—spring CPR Certification All students must complete CPR training prior to beginning clinical experiences in NUR Course Title Semester Hours 325-Provider of Care I: Adult and Elder Health. Students must be certified in Basic Cardiac NUR 205 Nursing History, Knowledge and Narrative 3 Life Support (BCLS) at the Health Care Provider Level by the American Heart Association NUR 208 Essential Concepts of Nursing 3 (AHA). Students must provide a copy of the American Heart Association Health Care Pro- NUR 215 Nursing Skills and Technologies 4 vider Level Card indicating active certification (AHA requires recertification every two years). NUR 226 Pathophysiologic and Pharmacologic Approach to Nursing 6 It is recommended that the student verify the course in advance to ensure that the course is Practice appropriate. TOTAL 16 Transportation Year I—summer Reliable transportation to, from, and during all clinical and field experiences is the respon- Course Title Semester Hours sibility of the student. A number of clinical rotations in the required curriculum may be NUR 245 Health Assessment and Promotion w/lab 4 scheduled at some distance from the campus. This is necessary to provide a range of diverse NUR 325 Provider of Care I: Adult and Elder Health w/lab 8 learning experiences and ensure availability and quality of clinical rotation sites. The College NUR 330 Nursing Informatics and Health Care Technologies 3 will make every effort to accommodate requests regarding assignments to experiential edu- TOTAL 15 cation sites, but students generally can expect to be assigned to clinical sites some distance Year I—fall from the campus for at least a portion of their required clinical rotations. In such instances, students are responsible for transportation and other related travel expenses. 0.827 in Title Semester Hours Licensure NUR 335 Provider of Care II: Child-Bearing and Child-Rearing Family 6 Health Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to sit for the National Coun- NUR 345 Provider of Care III: Mental and Social Health 6 cil of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). raduate studies division o f g raduate NUR 350 Scholarly Inquiry 3 Employment TOTAL 15 Due to the rigorous and accelerated nature of the nursing program, the demands placed on students are extremely high, particularly with respect to their clinical rotation schedule and associated student requirements. It is for this reason that the students are strongly dis- ADN to Master of Science in Nursing Bridge Program (Online) mcphs–mcphs– W orcester couraged from engaging in any outside, non-program related employment throughout the The ADN to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Bridge consists of six courses (20 credits) program of study. designed to “bridge” the differences between the educational preparation of the associate School of Nursing Professional and Technical Standards degree nurse and the baccalaureate nurse. These six courses will be completed prior to the student’s matriculation into the MSN Family Nurse Practitioner or Generalist program. The A pre-licensure candidate for the BSN degree must have abilities and skills in four areas: com- Bridge is an entry option to the MSN program for nurses without a bachelor’s degree. A munication, observation, motor function and endurance, and behavioral. Reasonable accom- bachelor’s degree in nursing will NOT be awarded upon completion of the bridge curricu-

mcphs– W orcester modations may be made for some disabilities. However, pre-licensure BSN students must lum. The bridge courses complement the education of the AD prepared nurse, develop the be able to perform in a reasonably independent manner, with or without accommodations. educational competencies of the baccalaureate nurse, and to prepare the student for graduate Communication level education. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 in the bridge courses in order • Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the to matriculate into the FNP or Generalist program. The MSN program provides a high qual- health care team through oral, written, and interpersonal means. ity education that prepares nurses to become competent, ethical and compassionate nurse • Must be able to obtain information, describe patient situations, and perceive both oral practitioners who will provide primary care to patients across the life span. and non-verbal communication (including ability to understand normal speech with- MCPHS Required Nursing Courses: out seeing the speaker’s face). NUR 245 health Assessment (4 credits) • Must be able to speak, comprehend, read and write in English at a level that meets the NUR 250 chemistry of Nutrition (3 credits) 204 need for accurate, clear and effective communication. Examples include but are not 205 limited to: giving clear oral reports, reading watches or clocks with second hands, read- NUR 330 nursing Informatics and Heallth Care Technologies (3 credits) ing graphs, reading and understanding documents printed in English, writing legibly in NUR 350 scholarly Inquiry (3 credits) English, discriminating subtle differences in medical terminology. NUR 410 professional Role Development (3 credits) Observation NUR 425 community Health Nursing (4 credits) • Must be able to observe a patient accurately. Examples include but are not limited to: ADN to MSN Bridge Program Admission Requirements listening to heart and breath sounds; visualizing the appearance of a surgical wound; • An earned AD from a state approved program detecting bleeding, unresponsiveness or other changes in patient status; detecting the • 42 approved transfer credits (see attached Arts and Sciences prerequisite courses) presence of foul odor; and palpating an abdomen. • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in liberal arts and science courses • Must be able to detect and respond to emergency situations, including audible alarms and a cumulative GPA 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) in pre-licensure nursing courses (e.g., monitors, call bells, fire alarms). • A Massachusetts RN License to practice nursing (or eligibility) Motor Function and Endurance • Official transcripts • Must have adequate sufficient strength and mobility to work effectively and safely with • A resume or CV patients and carry out related nursing care. Examples include but are not limited to: • Two reference letters (one professional and one academic ) lifting and positioning patients (lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying up to 25 pounds), • A personal statement (500-1000 words) transferring patients in and out of bed, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (AHA Health • Forty-four (44) non-transferable transfer credits will be awarded to the licensed nurse Care Provider), preparation and administration of medications (oral, injection, intrave- upon matriculation into the MCPHS Bridge program nous, including hanging IV bags at shoulder height), reading and emptying body fluid • There is no time limit on accepting science courses for Registered Nurses collection devices below bed level, application of pressure to stop bleeding, clearing/ • Formal matriculation into the MSN (FNP) or MSN Nurse Generalist program requires opening an obstructed airway, provision of daily hygiene care. the completion of the six MCPHS nursing bridge courses with a cumulative GPA of • Must be able to complete assigned periods of clinical practice, including up to 12 hour 3.0 (on a 4.0) scale shifts (including days, evenings, nights, weekends). Prerequisite Courses • Must be able to respond at a speed sufficient to carry out patient assignments within the Course Title Semester Hours allotted time. Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II with labs 8 Behavioral General or Medical Microbiology with Lab 4 • Must possess mental and emotional health required for total utilization of intellectual Introduction to Psychology 3 abilities. Introduction to Sociology 3 • Must be able to tolerate physically taxing work loads. Human Development 3 • Must be able to respond and function effectively during stressful situations. English Composition I & II 6 • Must be capable of adapting to rapidly-changing environments, and respond with flex- Statistics 3 ibility in uncertain situations. Algebra & Trigonometry 3 • Must be able to interact appropriately with others (patients, families, members of health Health Care or Biomedical Ethics 3 care team) in various health care contexts. History or Social Science Elective 3 Humanities Elective 3 Total 42 mcphs– W orcester Bridge Courses NUR 703 Advanced Health Assessment 4

Course Title Semester Hours NUR 704 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice 3 NUR 245 Health Assessment 4 NUR 706 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 NUR 250 Chemistry of Nutrition 3 NUR 707 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NUR 330 Nursing Informatics and Health Care Technologies 3 NUR 708 Evaluation Research and Statistical Analysis 3 NUR 350 Scholarly Inquiry 3 NUR 709 Family Health Nursing I (includes 180 clinical hours) 5 NUR 410 Professional Role Development 3 NUR 810 Family Health Nursing II (includes 180 clinical hours) 5 mcphs– W orcester NUR 425 Community Health Nursing 4 NUR 811 Family Health Nursing III (includes 180 clinical hours) 5 TOTAL 20 NUR 820 Master’s Thesis in Nursing * 3 TOTAL 40 Master of Science in Nursing Program (Online) MSN Generalist The primary goal of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program is to prepare Course Title Credits the graduate nurse to meet ever changing health care needs. The MSN curriculum is based on NUR 701 Professional Role Development in Nursing 3 the AACN Core Curriculum for an MSN program including: Health Promotion and Disease NUR 702 Human Diversity, Social and Policy Issues 3 Prevention; Human Diversity and Social Issues; Theoretical Foundation of Nursing Practice; NUR 703 Advanced Health Assessment 4 Professional Role Development; Research, Ethics, and Policy, and the Organization and Fi- 206 NUR 704 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice 3 207 nancing of Health Care. Upon the completion of the MSN program students will be able to: NURXXX Organizational Management and Leadership 3 • Provide safe, effective, culturally-competent, and advanced nursing care to individuals NUR 706 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 and families across the lifespan as a member of an interdisciplinary team and in the NUR 707 Advanced Pharmacology 3 context of community. NUR 708 Evaluation Research and Statistical Analysis 3 • Integrate the core competencies of research, diversity, health care policy, ethics, health NUR XXX Educational Theory and Curriculum Design 3 promotion and disease prevention, and theoretical foundation of nursing in the ad- NUR XXX Instructional Methods and Outcomes Assessment 3 vanced nursing practice role. NUR XXX Teaching and Learning for Nurse Educators: Practicum 3 • Demonstrate leadership role in the profession of nursing. NUR 820 Master’s Thesis in Nursing * 3 • Fulfill a nurse educator role TOTAL 37 • Engage in ongoing nursing knowledge development to guide practice The MSN program offers both a MSN with Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) degree op- School of Optometry tion, for which candidates complete all FNP core courses plus three Family Health Nursing Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is developing an entry-level Doctor courses that include 585 clinical hours, and a MSN Generalist option that provides the of Optometry (OD) program and anticipates accepting applications for the inaugural class graduate with a fuller understanding of the discipline of nursing and the ability to engage in that is projected to begin in 2012. Applicants with a prior bachelor’s degree will be able to higher level practice and leadership in a variety of settings. apply for the program. Further information about the program and the requirements is avail- Admission Criteria able from the Admission Office on the Worcester campus. MSN applicants must show proof of having attained a baccalaureate degree in nursing and/ The Doctor of Optometry (OD) program on the Worcester campus is seeking accreditation or successful completion of the MCPHS ADN to MS in Nursing Bridge program. Some by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, undergraduate studies may be credited provided the student can demonstrate they have had MO 63141; phone: 800.365.2219). The program submitted an Application for Candidacy, significant professional experience in a similar or related field. which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage. Submission of this Non-native English-speaking candidates will require a minimum TOEFL score of 550. document does not assure that the program will be granted Provisional Candidate for Ac- creditation status. Degree Requirements The degree requirements are in accordance with criteria established by the Division of Gradu- School of Physical Therapy ate Studies (see “Division of Graduate Studies”). All students must complete the required 37 or 40 credit hours, including the requirement of a master’s thesis, and maintain a cumulative The entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program on the Worcester campus pre- GPA of 3.0. pares graduates to develop advanced knowledge and skills required for contemporary physical therapy practice. The curriculum includes the elements of foundational sciences, clinical sci- The required courses for completion of the MSN program are as follows: ences, evidence-based practice, professional roles and practice issues, health care systems and MSN with Family Nurse Practitioner management competencies in the educational preparation of physical therapists. The course- Course Title Credits work is designed to reinforce and build on each element so that the student can synthesize NUR 701 Professional Role Development in Nursing 3 and apply the learned material to a variety of clinical, research and management situations. NUR 702 Human Diversity, Social and Policy Issues 3 This postbaccalaureate program builds on the knowledge acquired from an undergraduate education and has two components: didactic and clinical. Through the didactic component, mcphs– W orcester students acquire the knowledge and skills, and will develop the attitudes and professional PTH 540 Evidence for PT Practice I 2 behaviors needed for physical therapy practice. In the clinical education component, stu- PTH 552 PT in the Acute Care Environment 3 dents apply their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and professional behaviors in clinical settings PTH 570 Integrated Clinical Education I 2 away from MCPHS. The clinical education component accounts for about one-third of the TOTAL 17 curriculum. The curriculum for the entry-level DPT program has a total of 121 semester hours (s.h.) with Year 1-spring approximately 36 weeks of clinical education. This is broken up into five concentration areas: Course Title Semester Hours

mcphs– W orcester foundations of PT practice (31 s.h.), evidence in PT practice (8 s.h.), professional issues in PTH 515 Foundations of PT Management II 3 PT practice (8 s.h.), patient/client management (39 s.h.), and clinical education (35 s.h.). PTH 525 Clinical Medicine and Pathology II 3 Admission Prerequisites PTH 535 Clinical Human Anatomy II 3 • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution in the U.S. PTH 545 Evidence for PT Practice II 1 • Minimum overall GPA and prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) PTH 550 Pharmacology 3 • Minimum grade of B- in all prerequisite courses PTH 560 Standardized Measurement in PT Practice 3 • Two letters of recommendation; one professional and one academic preferred Resume PTH 575 Integrated Clinical Education II 2 • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with minimum scores of 550 per section TOTAL 18 • Personal statement (500-1,000 words) 208 209 • On campus faculty interview (by invitation only) Year 1-summer

• Minimum number 10 hours of physical therapy exposure/experience documented from Course Title Semester Hours the clinical setting, not time as a patient PTH 554 Lifespan Motor Control 3 • Official TOEFL (minimum of 213 computer based or 79 iBT) or ILETS (minimum PTH 556 Human Gait 2 6.5) scores for all applicants whose primary language is not English PTH 558 Clinical Kinesiology 3 • Official transcripts from international colleges or universities must be submitted to CED, ECE, or WES for a course-by-course evaluation. MCPHS requires both the of- PTH 565 Cardiopulmonary Patient Management 3 ficial international transcript(s) and an evaluated copy. PTH 580 Professional Issues In PT Practice I 1 TOTAL 12 Prerequisite coursework: • General biology I and II with labs (8 s.h.) Year II-fall • General chemistry I and II with labs (8 s.h.) • Anatomy and physiology I and II with labs (8 s.h.) Course Title Semester Hours • Physics I and II with labs (8 s.h.) PTH 601 Clinical Imaging 2 • Exercise physiology with lab (3 s.h.) PTH 610 Musculoskeletal Patient Management I 3 • Calculus preferred, pre-calculus accepted (3 s.h.) PTH 640 Evidence for PT Practice III 2 • Statistics (3 s.h.) PTH 650 Therapeutic Exercise 3 • Introduction to psychology (3s.h.) PTH 652 Neuroscience 3 • Behavioral science elective (3s.h.) PTH 654 Orthotics and Prosthetics 3 All math and science prerequisites must have been completed within the last 10 years. PTH 670 Integrated Clinical Education III 2 TOTAL 18 Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program on the Worcester campus is seeking ac- Year II-spring creditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (1111 North Course Title Semester Hours Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone; 703.706.3245; [email protected]). The program has submitted an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application re- PTH 615 Musculoskeletal Patient Management II 3 quired in the pre-accreditation stage. Submission of this document does not assure that the PTH 630 Neuromuscular Patient Management I 3 program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status nor does it assure that the pro- PTH 645 Evidence for PT Practice IV 2 gram will be granted Accreditation. PTH 656 PT Management of the Geriatric Patient 3 PTH 658 PT Management for the Pediatric Patient 3 Year 1-fall PTH 660 Professional Issues in PT Practice II 1 Course Title Semester Hours PTH 675 Integrated Clinical Education IV 2 PTH 501 PT as a Profession 2 TOTAL 17 PTH 510 Foundations of PT Management I 3 PTH 520 Clinical Medicine and Pathology I 2 PTH 530 Clinical Human Anatomy I 3 mcphs– W orcester/ M anchester Year II-summer MCPHS–Worcester Course Title Semester Hours School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester PTH 620 Musculoskeletal Patient Management III 2 PTH 635 Neuromuscular Patient Management II 3 PTH 665 Professional Issues in PT Practice III 3 Michael J. Malloy PharmD, Professor and Dean PTH 680 Integrated Clinical Education V 2 Paul Belliveau PharmD, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean and Chair Edward T. Kelly, III PhD, Professor and Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Graduate Studies TOTAL 10

mcphs– W orcester Anna Morin PharmD, Professor and Associate Dean of Pharmacy Year III-fall Matthew Silva PharmD, Associate Professor and Director of Postgraduate Training Mary Sullivan PharmD, Faculty Associate and Director of Pharmacy Outreach Course Title Semester Hours PTH 700 Clinical Education Experience I 8 Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences PTH 710 Clinical Education Experience II 8 TOTAL 16 Steven D. Cohen DSc, Professor and Chair Professors Kearney, Kelly; Associate Professors Acquaah-Mensah, Campbell, Friel, Gardner, Year III-spring Goldsmith, Kaplita, Lahoz, Sharma; Assistant Professor Zeneldin; Instructor Simard 210 Course Title Semester Hours Department of Pharmacy Practice 211 PTHC 720 Clinical Education Experience III 8 PTH 800 Clinical Education Seminar 1 Paul Belliveau, PharmD, Associate Professor, Assistant Dean and Chair PTH 810 Evidence for PT Practice V 1 Associate Professors Desilets, Donovan, Dunican, Jarvis, Kanaan, Lynch, Morin, Seed, Silva, Spooner, Steinberg, Sullivan, Willett; Assistant Professors Abel, Cabrera, Comee, Conway, PTH 820 Current Topics in PT Practice 2 Cooper, Coppenrath, Cross, Durand, Fong, Horton, Pervanas, Pesaturo, Reznek, Tuiskula, PTH 830 Professional Issues in PT Practice IV 1 Wooding; Faculty Associates Bartlett, Evans, Sullivan TOTAL 13 The School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester prepares pharmacists with the pharmaceuti- Total credits to complete degree requirements: 121 s.h. cal care skills needed to improve health outcomes for patients in culturally diverse environments and to better serve the public’s overall health care needs. The College community School of Physician Assistant Studies (Worcester) facilitates critical thinking, problem-solving skills and scholarship, and incorporates inno- Master of Physician Assistant Studies vative methods of instruction using state-of-the-art technology. An active student-centered In spring of 2008, a two-year Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program began education fosters lifelong learning and continuing professional development in all areas of on the Worcester campus. While based on the Worcester campus, the program is a satellite pharmacy practice. A special emphasis is placed on biotechnology and on the community of the MCPHS–Manchester program with an identical curriculum. The first year dedicated pharmacy environment where the majority of health care services will be provided in the to didactic and laboratory learning and the second to clinical experience in a variety of set- future. tings. Students attend classes in Worcester, with didactic courses delivered at both campuses simultaneously, using technologically sophisticated, interactive videoconferencing. This technology allows students at each site to interact with other students and faculty members in Degree Program real time. Laboratory courses and small group activities are facilitated by PA faculty located Doctor of Pharmacy (accelerated) in Worcester. Admission to the MCPHS–Worcester/Manchester Doctor of Pharmacy degree program is a For detailed curriculum, prerequisites, and other information about the program, refer to competitive process open only to transfer students. Applicants must have completed, or be in the MCPHS–Manchester School of Physician Assistant Studies section of this catalog. For the process of completing, their preprofessional coursework at a regionally accredited college the most current information regarding the program in Worcester, refer to the MCPHS web or university. If an applicant has completed coursework at a foreign college or university, the pages at www.mcphs.edu. student must submit evidence of U.S. course/degree equivalency. The professional curriculum in pharmacy at the School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester (SOP-W/M) is offered in a 12-month program that allows students to complete their degree requirements for the Doctor of Pharmacy in less than three years. Technical Standards for Programs in the Schools of Pharmacy at MCPHS (Admission and Progression) Candidates for admission to and students enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy, baccalaureate and graduate programs at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences must demonstrate the abilities and skills in areas of communication, intellectual, behavioral/social, observational and motor attributes. Reasonable accommodations for persons with prior doc- commodate requests regarding assignments to experiential education sites, but students gen- mcphs– W orcester/ M anchester umented disabilities will be considered on an individual basis. Students wishing to request erally can expect to be assigned to clinical sites at some distance from the campus for at least accommodations for disabilities should contact the Director of Academic Support Services a portion of their required clinical rotations. In such instances, students are responsible for (see “Students with Disabilities” in “Student Services” section of the catalog). transportation to and from their clinical sites, and other related travel or housing expenses. Communication Progression Requirements Candidates and students must demonstrate evidence of effective written and oral commu- Students must maintain a 2.2 GPA to progress into the second and third professional years of nication skills in both the academic and experiential setting. Once enrolled, students must the program. All PharmD students must complete all requirements and be in good academic demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with the public and other health care standing before beginning experiential education rotations. professionals in order to elicit and provide information required for optimal health care. Electives Intellectual Electives are campus-specific and will be taught by faculty on their respective campus. A lim- Candidates and students must demonstrate the ability to retrieve information, and to mea- ited number of electives will be available on both campuses via distance education technol- sure, calculate, reason, analyze and synthesize it. These intellectual abilities are required to ogy. Students will not be offered the opportunity to travel to a distant campus to participate

mcphs– W orcester/ M anchester solve problems which are essential skills that graduates must possess. Candidates and stu- in electives. dents must be able to retrieve (electronically and manually), read, and understand medical Biotechnology Track literature. Completion of a degree program requires the student to be able to demonstrate SOP– Worcester/Manchester offers a unique program for students in their second year con- mastery of these skills and the ability to use them together in a timely fashion when involved 212 sisting of a specialized course track in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. Stu- 213 in problem-solving and providing patient care as related to his or her practice setting. dents select two elective courses detailing two semesters of content spanning cell and gene Behavioral and Social Attributes based therapeutics, pharmacogenomics, RNAi, recombinant proteins, vaccines, antibodies, Candidates and students must exhibit the emotional health and stability required for full clinical trial development and good manufacturing practices. Students then have the op- utilization of their intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, and the prompt com- portunity to choose a specialty elective rotation which offers experience in the field of bio- pletion of all academic and experiential responsibilities. The development of mature and technology. Industrial partners offer a diverse set of experiential education experiences in the effective relationships with colleagues, patients and other members of the health care com- areas of biopharmaceutics, clinical trial design and implementation, drug regulatory affairs munity are essential. The ability to function when faced with the challenges and uncertainties and drug information. Available on Worcester Campus only. For more information, students may inherent in experiential settings, and to exhibit compassion, flexibility, adaptability, integrity, contact Dr. Paul Belliveau at [email protected]. motivation, interpersonal skills, and concern for others are required. Community Pharmacy Entrepreneurship Program Observations Students can take an optional specialty track in community entrepreneurship within the ac- Candidates and students must demonstrate sufficient capacity to observe and function in the celerated PharmD program, which prepares students to successfully and profitably operate a lecture hall, laboratory and experiential settings. Sensory skills to perform educational du- community pharmacy. ties and obligations are required of students in all degree programs. In any situation where a This track, which combines classroom learning and experiential education, was developed to candidate’s or student’s ability to observe or acquire information through sensory modalities foster student interest in community pharmacy management and ownership. All courses is compromised, the candidate or student must demonstrate alternate means and/or abilities required for this track count toward fulfillment of requirements for the PharmD degree. to acquire the essential information conveyed in this fashion. Specialty track: Community Pharmacy Entrepreneurship program (offered on the Worcester, Motor Skills Mass. campus only). The ability to participate in the basic operational and procedural activities required in expe- Core courses Title Semester Hours riential settings is essential. Students and candidates must have sufficient motor function to PSW 356 Community Pharmacy Operations I 2 execute movements reasonably required to properly participate in the activities of a labora- PSW 357 Community Pharmacy Operations II 2 tory or an experiential rotation. This must be done with or without the assistive devices. Candidates and students who cannot perform activities independently should minimally be PSW 362 Pharmacy Management & Outcomes Assessment 4 able to understand and direct the methodology involved in such activities. TOTAL 8 reLATED courses Title Semester Hours Real-Time Distance Education Technology PSW 305 Nonprescription Medications 3 Two years of classroom and laboratory coursework must be completed in residence at PSW 340 U.S. Health Care & Public Health Systems 4 MCPHS–Worcester/Manchester. All core courses for the Doctor of Pharmacy program, PSW 360 Pharmacy Law 2 except for laboratory courses, are delivered via real-time distance education technology be- TOTAL 9 tween campuses. Approximately 85 percent of the program is taught synchronously from

the Worcester campus to the Manchester campus and the other 15 percent of the program is Experiential education taught synchronously from the Manchester campus to the Worcester campus. For at least one Advanced Pharmacy Practice rotation of the PharmD curriculum students are Clinical Rotations assigned to an independent community pharmacy. There, students combine their skills managing A number of clinical rotations in the required curriculum may be scheduled at some distance patient care with managing a community pharmacy. Students are expected to participate in a from the campus. This is necessary to provide a range of diverse learning experiences and en- management project in addition to their daily therapeutic applications. sure availability and quality of clinical rotation sites. The College will make every effort to ac- mcphs– W orcester/ M anchester Curriculum: Doctor of Pharmacy (accelerated) PPW 335 Self-Care Therapeutics 3 Preprofessional Courses PSW 322 Human Physiology and Pathophysiology II 3

Required semester Hours PSW 380 Basic Principles of Pharmacology/Toxicology/ Medicinal 3 Chemistry Biology (General and Human) 8 Elective 2 Microbiology 3 TOTAL 13 Chemistry (General) 8 Chemistry (Organic) 8 Year II–fall

English Composition 6 Course Title Semester Hours Introduction to Psychology 3 PPW 401* Intermediate Experiential Rotation (a P/F course) 10 Introduction to Sociology 3 PPW 490** Pharmacotherapeutics I 4 Introduction to History and Political Science 3 PPW 494** Clinical Laboratory and Physical Assessment I 1 Calculus 3 PSW 481** Pharmacology/Toxicology/Medicinal Chemistry I 2

mcphs– W orcester/ M anchester Probability and Statistics 3 TOTAL 17 Physics 3 * 8 weeks Economics (Macro, Micro, or General) 3 ** 6 weeks 214 Mathematics or Computer Science 3 215 Subtotal for required preprofessional courses 57 Year II–spring Course Title Semester Hours Electives semester Hours PPW 470 Introduction to Advanced Pharmacy Practice 2 Humanities 3 PPW 491 Pharmacotherapeutics II 8 Social Sciences 3 PPW 495 Clinical Laboratory and Physical Assessment – lab 1 Behavioral Sciences 3 PSW 482 Pharmacology/Toxicology/Medicinal Chemistry II 6 Subtotal for elective preprofessional courses 9 Elective 2 Total preprofessional credits: 66 s.h. TOTAL 19 Professional Courses Year II–summer Year I–fall Course Title Semester Hours Course Title Semester Hours PPW 471 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II 2 PPW 330 Introduction to Pharmaceutical Care I 2 PPW 492 Pharmacotherapeutics III 6 PSW 300 Biochemistry I 2 PSW 483 Pharmacology/Toxicology/Medicinal Chemistry III 3 PSW 311 Pharmaceutics 3 TOTAL 11 PSW 320 Human Physiology and Pathophysiology I 4 Year III PSW 340 U.S. Health Care & Public Health Systems 4 Course Title Semester Hours PSW 350 Service Learning (a P/F course) 1 PPW 500* Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 1 6 PSW 360 Pharmacy Law 2 PPW 501* Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 2 6 TOTAL 18 PPW 502* Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 3 6 Year I–spring PPW 503* Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 4 6 Course Title Semester Hours PPW 504* Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 5 6 PPW 331 Introduction to Pharmaceutical Care II (a P/F course) 2 PPW 505* Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 6 6 PPW 379 Drug Literature Evaluation & Informatics in Health Care 2 PPW 550 Graduation Poster 1 PSW 301 Biochemistry II/Nutrition 3 TOTAL 37 PSW 312 Pharmaceutics II w/ lab 2 * 6 weeks each PSW 313 Pharmacokinetics/Biopharmaceutics 3 Total credits required to complete degree requirements: 133 s.h. PSW 323 Immunology 2 PSW 362 Pharmacy Management & Outcomes Assessment 4 Academic Complaint Policy for the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education TOTAL 18 (ACPE) It is the policy of MCPHS and School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester (SOP–W/M) Year I–summer to objectively review student grievances related to academic and non-academic issues. Those Course Title Semester Hours students who wish to file a specific complaint relating to the Doctor of Pharmacy program PPW 333 Introduction to Pharmaceutical Care III w/lab 2 mcphs– M anchester adherence to ACPE standards for accreditation should utilize the following procedure. MCPHS–Manchester Procedure 1. The student must file a written complaint to the Dean SOP–W/M. Division of Health Sciences 2. The dean will forward the complaint to an ad hoc committee of three faculty with Note: More information specific to the Manchester Campus can be found in the following sections: representatives from the Department of Pharmacy Practice and the Department of Facilities, Interinstitutional Cooperation, and Student Services. Pharmaceutical Sciences. The ad hoc committee will review the complaint and render a School of Nursing decision concerning the complaint. The committee will inform the student of its decision via a written response within 30 working days upon receipt of the complaint. Carol Eliadi, EdD, JD, Associate Professor, Dean, and Chief Nursing Officer 3. If the student wishes to appeal the committee’s decision then the student must file a Tricia Reddy, MSN, ANP-BC, RN, Assistant Professor and Program Director written appeal to the dean within five working days upon receipt of the written response Associate Professor Rowe; Assistant Professors Jabaley-Leonarczyk, Jones, Normile, Reddy from the committee. 4. The dean will review the appeal and render a written response to the student within 14 School of Physician Assistant Studies working days upon receipt of the student’s written appeal. The decision of the dean is TBN, Dean, Worcester/Manchester mcphs– W orcester/ M anchester final. Susan White MD, Assistant Professor, Program Director 5. The office of the dean will maintain a copy of all written correspondence. Donald Bernard, MD, Associate Professor and Medical Director, Worcester/Manchester If a student wishes to file a complaint with ACPE, the student should contact the council Associate Professors Lee, Massey; Assistant Professors Stallman, Steiner 216 217 via e-mail, phone or mail. The ACPE contact information is available in the catalog in the Introduction section under Accreditation. School of Nursing (Manchester) Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) Accelerated 16-month Curriculum MCPHS offers an accelerated 16-month postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at the Manchester campus. The New Hampshire Board of Nurs- ing and the New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission have approved the 16-month accelerated BSN program implemented at the MCPHS–Worcester campus, and the first Manchester-based students enrolled in September 2007. The curriculum is identical to that currently offered at the Worcester campus. Students attend classes in Manchester. For detailed prerequisites, and other information about the program, refer to the MCPHS– Worcester School of Nursing section of this catalog. For the most current information regarding the program in Manchester, refer to the MCPHS website at www.mcphs.edu. 16-month BSN Curriculum*–Manchester Year I—fall

COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS NUR 205 Nursing History, Knowledge and Narrative 3 NUR 208 Essential Concepts of Nursing 3 NUR 215 Nursing Skills and Technologies w/lab 4 NUR 226 Pathophysiologic and Pharmacologic Approach to 6 Nursing Practice TOTAL 16 Year I—spring

COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS NUR 245 Health Assessment and Promotion w/lab 4 NUR 325 Provider of Care I: Adult and Elder Health w/lab 8 NUR 350 Scholarly Inquiry 3 TOTAL 15 Year I—summer

COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS NUR 330 Nursing Informatics and Health Care Technologies 3 mcphs– M anchester NUR 335 Provider of Care II: Child-Bearing and Child-Rearing Family 6 Licensure Health Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to sit for the National Coun- NUR 345 Provider of Care III: Mental and Social Health 6 cil of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). TOTAL 15 Employment Year II—fall Due to the rigorous and accelerated nature of the nursing program, the demands placed

COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS on students are extremely high, particularly with respect to their clinical rotation schedule NUR 425 Provider of Care IV: Community and Home Health 8 and associated student requirements. It is for this reason that the students are strongly discouraged from engaging in any outside, non-program related employment throughout the

mcphs– M anchester NUR 445 Provider of Care V: Coordinator of Care 6 program of study. NUR 450 Member of a Profession and Capstone Leadership Project 4 TOTAL 18 School of Physician Assistant Studies (Manchester/Worcester) Total Preprofessional Coursework: 58 s.h.** Total Professional Major: 64 s.h. All PA students should read the Technical Standards in the Division of Health Sciences–Boston Total for BSN 122: s.h. section of this catalog. * Courses will be offered in a block-scheduling format each semester, with students taking three or The MCPHS Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program is dedicated to the education of clini- fewer courses concurrently during each block cally competent medical professionals who are prepared to deliver quality patient care in a 218 dynamic health care delivery system. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Review 219 ** A maximum of 58 semester hours of credit for the prior BS/BA degree from a regionally ac- Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) and graduates are eligible credited college or university will be awarded upon matriculation in fulfillment of MCPHS Core to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) required by Curriculum requirements. most states for licensure or registration. School of Nursing Academic Policies This program capitalizes on the extensive educational resources of the College and the New Academic Progression England region to prepare physician assistants with the skills, competencies, and attitudes to A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required in all professional nursing courses. provide compassionate care to patients in a variety of settings. The emphasis is on commu- A minimum GPA of 2.7. nity-oriented primary care and students acquire experience in the evaluation and treatment of a broad spectrum of medical problems through the program’s clinical clerkships. These Successful completion of both the theory and the clinical laboratory/practicum in a clinical experiential elements of the program provide training in surgery, psychiatry, women’s health, nursing course is required to pass the course. pediatrics, emergency medicine, family medicine, and internal medicine. A failed individual nursing course may be repeated only once. A second grade less than “C” Students applying to the PA program in Manchester/Worcester must submit a formal ap- in the repeated course will result in dismissal from the nursing program. Throughout the plication and designate whether they are applying to the Manchester or Worcester campus, nursing program, a student may repeat no more than two separate nursing courses. Three Students cannot apply to both. The application must include official transcripts and essay grades less than “C” in any combination of nursing courses will also result in dismissal from through CASPA, and be received by October 1. CASPA, the centralized national applica- the nursing program. tion service of the Association of Physician Assistant Programs, can be contacted at www. Professional courses (NUR) may not be taken pass/fail. caspaonline.org. CPR Certification Course Prerequisites for Admission All students must complete CPR training prior to beginning clinical experiences in NUR Candidates for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program (Manchester/ 325-Provider of Care I: Adult and Elder Health. Students must be certified in Basic Cardiac Worcester) must have achieved overall a 2.75 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) as an undergraduate. Life Support (BCLS) at the Health Care Provider Level by the American Heart Association Candidates also must have earned a C or better and a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the following (AHA). Students must provide a copy of the American Heart Association Health Care Pro- prerequisites: vider Level Card indicating active certification (AHA requires recertification every two years). Anatomy and Physiology 8 credits, including lab It is recommended that the student verify the course in advance to ensure that the course is General Chemistry 4 credits, including lab appropriate. Organic Chemistry 4 credits, including lab Transportation Biochemistry 3 credits, including lab Reliable transportation to, from, and during all clinical and field experiences is the respon- Microbiology 4 credits, including lab sibility of the student. A number of clinical rotations in the required curriculum may be Statistics 3 credits scheduled at some distance from the campus. This is necessary to provide a range of diverse Introduction to Psychology 3 credits learning experiences and ensure availability and quality of clinical rotation sites. The College Recommended only: Immunology 3 credits will make every effort to accommodate requests regarding assignments to experiential edu- Recommended only: Genetics 4 credits cation sites, but students generally can expect to be assigned to clinical sites some distance from the campus for at least a portion of their required clinical rotations. In such instances, Prerequisite Policy students are responsible for transportation and other related travel expenses. Eight prerequisites (as indicated in the previous section) must have been completed at a regionally accredited college or university no more than ten years prior to the anticipated date of matriculation to MCPHS. Example: For matriculation into the class starting in Janu- Curriculum: Physician Assistant Studies Program Sequence mcphs– M anchester ary 2012, the eight courses must have been completed since January 2002. All prerequisite Year I—spring coursework must have been completed with a final grade of “C” or better. The number of COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS times a course has been taken to achieve a passing grade will be considered. Prerequisite MPA 527 Health Care Issues I 1 coursework taken at a four-year institution is preferred. MPA 530 Clinical Medicine I 5 If prerequisite coursework was completed more than ten years ago, the candidate should MPA 538 Patient Assessment I 3 submit a letter of request to the PA Program Admission Committee in care of the campus MPA 541 Pharmacology I 2 admission office. The formal letter MUST include when and where the course was taken, the MPA 544 Clinical Anatomy 3 mcphs– M anchester grade received in the course, and the rationale for requesting the exception. A current résumé MPA 546 Physiology/Pathophysiology I 2 and copies of transcripts supporting your argument must be included. MPA 560 Service Learning 1 While previous health care experience is not required, the majority of applicants have ob- TOTAL 17 tained a year or more of direct patient care experience. In addition, job shadowing of a Year I—summer practicing physician assistant for a minimum of 50 hours is strongly recommended. PA shadowing information should be included on the CASPA application under “Related Health COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS care Experience.” MPA 528 Health Care Issues II 2 MPA 531 Clinical Medicine II 6 220 This program is available only to applicants who have already earned a bachelor’s degree from 221 a regionally accredited institution in any field, and who have fulfilled the prerequisite course MPA 539 Patient Assessment II 4 requirements. MPA 542 Pharmacology II 3 MPA 547 Physiology/Pathophysiology II 3 Prerequisites include: TOTAL 18 • An earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with an Year I—fall overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale; • A minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score is required of all COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS candidates for whom English is not their primary language. See College Catalog Admis- MPA 529 Health Care Issues III 3 sions, International Applicants section for details; MPA 532 Clinical Medicine III 4 • Ability to fulfill the MCPHS Division of Health Sciences Technical Standards for Ad- MPA 543 Pharmacology III 2 mission, Promotion and Graduation; and MPA 550 Emergency Medicine 2 • International students should consult the College Catalog Admission section MPA 552 Medical Procedures & Surgery 2 Professional Responsibilities MPA 554 Special Populations 5 Physician Assistants (PAs) are skilled members of the health care team qualified by academic TOTAL 18 and clinical experience to provide a broad range of health care services under the supervision Year II—spring of a licensed physician. The health care services PAs provide include performing appropriate medical interviews and physical examinations; identifying health care problems in need of COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS evaluation and management; screening results of laboratory diagnostic studies; implementing MPAC Clinical Clerkships (3 rotations) 15 treatment plans; counseling patients regarding illness and health-risk behaviors; monitoring TOTAL 15 responses to physician-directed programs of therapy, and facilitating access to appropriate Year II—summer health care resources. These services may be provided to individuals of any age in those vari- COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS ous settings considered part of the physician’s practice. MPAC Clinical Clerkships (3 rotations) 15 Professional Credentials MPA 620 Professional Development 1 Over the past 30 years several milestones within the profession have become markers by TOTAL 16 which the appropriately trained physician assistant is identified. These markers include graduation from an academic program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Year II—fall Education for the Physician Assistant, certification through examination by the National COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and registration or licensure by state MPAC Clinical Clerkships (3 rotations) 15 Boards of Medical Examiners. Continued professional competence is evidenced by the com- MPA 622 Capstone for Physician Assistants 1 pletion of 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and successful passage TOTAL 16 of a recertification examination every six years. Total credits to complete degree requirements: 101 s.h. Course Requirements The undergraduate educational requirements for admission to the MPAS Program in Man- chester/Worcester are listed in the Admission section of this catalog. Following are the course requirements for the PA program in Manchester/Worcester. mcphs– W orcester/ M anchester The breakdown of the Professional Year II clinical rotations includes rotations in: MCPHS–Manchester MPAC 600 General Medicine I 5 weeks 5 s.h. MPAC 601 General Medicine II 5 weeks 5 s.h. School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester MPAC 602 Internal Medicine 5 weeks 5 s.h. Michael J. Malloy, PharmD, Professor and Dean MPAC 603 pediatrics 5 weeks 5 s.h. Paul Belliveau PharmD, Associate Professor, Assistant Dean and Chair, Manchester MPAC 604 psychiatry 5 weeks 5 s.h. Edward T. Kelly III PhD, Professor and Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Graduate Studies Professor and Associate Dean of Pharmacy MPAC 605 surgery 5 weeks 5 s.h. Anna Morin PharmD, Matthew Silva PharmD, Associate Professor and Director of Postgraduate Training

mcphs– M anchester MPAC 606 Women’s Health 5 weeks 5 s.h. Mary Sullivan PharmD, Faculty Associate and Director of Pharmacy Outreach MPAC 607 emergency Medicine 5 weeks 5 s.h. MPAC 609 General Elective Rotation 5 weeks 5 s.h. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences MPAC 609T General Elective (Travel, International) 5 weeks 5 s.h. Steven D. Cohen DSc, Professor and Chair Professors Kearney Kelly; Associate Professors Acquaah-Mensah, Campbell, Friel, Gardner, Goldsmith, Kaplita Lahoz, Sharma; Assistant Professor Zeneldin; Instructor Simard Clinical Rotations Required core clinical clerkship sites are located in the New England area. A number of Department of Pharmacy Practice 222 clinical sites may be scheduled at some distance from the campus in order to provide a range 223 of clinical experiences. Housing and travel costs for the clinical year are the responsibility of Paul Belliveau PharmD, Associate Professor, Assistant Dean and Chair the student and vary widely depending on the site location. Students should plan to bud- Associate Professors Desilets, Donovan, Dunican, Jarvis, Kanaan, Lynch, Morin, Seed, get about $5000 - 7000 extra for housing and travel during the second year. Professional Silva, Spooner, Steinberg, Sullivan, Willett; Assistant Professors Abel, Cabrera, Carey, Seminars are held on campus after each clerkship. Additional estimated expenses for MPAS Comee, Conway, Cooper, Coppenrath, Cross, Durand, Fong, Horton, Pervanas, Pesaturo, students include approximately $2,000 for books. Medical equipment costs are included in Reznek,Tuiskula, Wooding; Faculty Associates Bartlett, Evans, Sullivan tuition costs. Department of Experiential Education School of Physician Assistant Studies Policies and Professional Jayne Lepage PharmD, Assistant Professor, Director of Experiential Education Requirements (Manchester/Worcester) Coordinators Bonaceto, Tanzer Students who are enrolled in the program must earn grades of C (2.0) or better in all courses and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to remain in good academic standing in the program. Pharmacy Program (Worcester/Manchester) Students are expected to understand and adhere to the codes and standards of the profession and to exhibit professional behavior. Doctor of Pharmacy (accelerated) Students are required to be in good academic standing to enter the clinical year. Students who MCPHS–Manchester offers an accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree in con- receive less than a C in a didactic course will be required to repeat the course before progress- junction with the School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester. The core pharmacy curricu- ing to the next semester. This will result in a delay of one year to complete the program. Stu- lum is identical to that currently offered at the Worcester campus. Students attend classes in dents must receive a 3.0 cumulative GPA in order to enter the clinical year. Such repetitions Manchester, while the instructors and other students are based in Worcester. Sophisticated will lengthen the program beyond two years. technology and interactive videoconferencing are utilized to deliver the core courses and some electives to the Manchester campus. Some electives, all labs, and some didactic courses Failure to achieve a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the end of first semester of didactic year results are taught on-site by Manchester-based faculty and qualified adjunct faculty, similar to the in being placed on probation. If the student does not demonstrate improvement by the end Worcester campus. Introductory and advanced clinical experiences are offered in a variety of of the second semester of didactic year can result in dismissal. If a student does not achieve a approved settings (hospitals, clinics, community pharmacies, etc.) primarily in New England cumulative GPA of 3.0 by the end of the didactic year the student will be dismissed. as well as outside the region, including other states and Canada, consistent with the assignments of students based in Worcester. This academically rigorous program is completed in two years and ten months. Accepted applicants must have successfully completed all prerequisite courses prior to enrollment in the program. For the detailed curriculum and other information on the accelerated PharmD program, refer to the MCPHS–Worcester School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester section of this catalog. D ivision o f Graduate S tudies Division of Graduate Studies ing his or her thesis research. All graduate students involved in research continue to register for Graduate Extension (PSB 895) until their research is completed and thesis Professors Belmonte (Emeritus), Blagg, Cohen, Garafalo, Kosegarten (Emeritus), E. Kel- defended. (This requirement does not apply to the MS in Regulatory Affairs and Health ley, Maher, Mehanna, Montagne, Pidgeon, Pisano, Williams (Emeritus); Associate Profes- Policy.) sors Acquaah-Mensah, Atef, Dvorkin-Camiel, Friel, A. Gardner, Kaplita, C. Kelley, Kerr, 6. Completion of all requirements for the MS degree within a period of four years. Kiel, LeDuc, Pereira, Seone-Vazquez, Tanner, Tataronis; Assistant Professors Albers, Babiarz, Note: Additional requirements may be established by the individual graduate programs that are Campbell, Chuong, D’Souza, El Said, Gracz, Heising, Migliore, Pino, Zeineldin included in the program descriptions. The student’s individual program of study is planned jointly Degree Programs with his or her graduate advisory committee, which comprises at least three graduate faculty mem- Master of Applied Natural Products (Online) bers. MS in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy (Online) Doctor of Philosophy MS, PhD in Medicinal Chemistry The granting of the Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) is based on evidence of general pro- MS, PhD in Pharmaceutical Economics & Policy

Graduate S tudies D ivision o f Graduate ficiency and distinctive attainments in a specialized field, particularly on the demonstrated MS, PhD in Pharmaceutics ability to conduct independent and original investigation. For the PhD degree, the student MS, PhD in Pharmacology must complete the following basic requirements: Certificate in Applied Natural Products (Online) Certificate in Health Policy (Online) 1. A minimum of 50 semester hours at the graduate level and five to seven semester hours 224 Certificate in Regulatory Affairs (Online) of doctoral research. A minimum of eight semester hours within the minor concen- 225 tration may also be required. A student who has earned an MS degree from another The Division of Graduate Studies is dedicated to the education of advanced students in the institution must complete a minimum of 40 semester hours in addition to the other pharmaceutical sciences and health sciences. Each graduate program deepens students’ un- requirements of the PhD program. derstanding in specialized fields of knowledge to prepare them for leadership roles in higher 2. Maintenance of a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for all coursework taken education, industry, government, and health care practice. at the College. Transfer credit is not used in the calculation of the GPA. Graduate education is highly individualized with respect to both coursework and research 3. Successful completion of qualifying examinations in the major and minor disciplines requirements. MCPHS requires specific courses relevant to the discipline which enable the (areas of concentration). The comprehensive qualifying examinations are determined student to develop the requisite conceptual and technical competencies needed to initiate and conducted by the student’s graduate advisory committee (comprising at least three meaningful research. Students must also develop the communication skills required to dis- graduate faculty members, two from the major discipline and one from a different dis- seminate professional and scientific information. Finally, and most importantly, graduate cipline). students are expected to demonstrate an ever increasing ability to independently identify and 4. Presentation of a dissertation which is a contribution to knowledge in the major disci- resolve significant problems in their areas of specialization. pline, which has been openly defended and approved by the student’s graduate advisory committee. Participation in Research 5. Completion of at least one continuous academic year of residence at the College con- Research, the experimental portion of graduate education, is the major focus of the course ducting dissertation research. All graduate students involved in research continue to of study in general graduate programs and prepares students for their future careers. The register for Graduate Extension (PSB 895) until their research is completed and dis- advanced degree is awarded after completion of the approved program, which includes a writ- sertation defended. ten thesis or dissertation on the student’s research. This research must be an original work of 6. From the date of matriculation into the PhD program, completion of all requirements a quality that merits publication following critical peer review. Experienced faculty mentors for the PhD degree within six years following the BS degree or four years if the student work closely with students to guide them in their research and other educational endeavors. transfers credits from a MS degree in the same area. Degree Requirements Additional requirements may include a “Special Problems” course for students who pursue the PhD directly and bypass the MS. In other cases, a student may be required to demon- Master of Science strate a competency in an area related to the major or minor. Individual programs of study The Master of Science degree (MS) is conferred upon graduate students who have mastered are jointly determined by the student and his or her graduate advisory committee and specify the advanced scientific knowledge and basic research methodology in their area of specializa- such requirements. tion and fulfilled the following basic requirements: 1. Successful completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit at the graduate Programs of Study level, including three semester hours of research or case study thesis. Master of Applied Natural Products (Online) 2. Maintenance of a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for all coursework taken at the College. Transfer credit is not used in the calculation of the GPA. The Master of Applied Natural Products is a part-time, hybrid online degree program de- 3. Presentation of an acceptable thesis or case study embodying the results of original re- signed for practicing professionals who are interested in developing expertise in the area of search which has been openly defended and approved by the student’s graduate advisory natural products and advancing their careers in that area. committee. Candidates interested in this program have attained a minimum of a prior baccalaureate 4. Passing a general oral examination covering the major field and the thesis. degree with specific prerequisites and will pursue careers in specialized clinics and retail set- 5. Spending at least one continuous academic year in residence at the College conduct- D ivision o f Graduate S tudies tings (that offer natural products therapies), natural products and pharmaceutical industries, ANP 706 Health Epidemiology 3 federal regulatory agencies, drug information centers, academia or other health related fields ANP 7xx Herbal Medicine Making 3 where knowledge of the natural products is prerequisite. In addition to the general master ANP 708 Selected Topics 3 degree requirements described in the College Catalog, this program may establish additional ANP 709 Safety in Natural Products 3 requirements. ANP 710 Case Study 3 The degree is offered through a 30-credit, 10-course program whose classes are offered in a TOTAL 30 hybrid online format. Students are encouraged to take two courses per semester and thus Graduate Certificate of Applied Natural Products (Online) finish the program in five semesters. The program offers academic training in the areas that have been identified as important for The Graduate Certificate in Applied Natural Products is a part-time, hybrid online degree career advancement in the area of herbs and dietary supplements. These areas encompass program designed for practicing professionals who are interested in developing expertise in both scientific knowledge and workplace skills. Scientific courses include herbal and dietary the area of natural products and advancing their careers in that field.

Graduate S tudies D ivision o f Graduate supplements, natural products informatics, functional medicine, pharmacognosy and phyto- Candidates interested in this program have attained a baccalaureate degree and completed pharmacology, and epidemiology. The curriculum is designed as a broad based, student-cen- all prerequisite requirements. The program is designed for individuals who plan to pursue tered learning experience which serves to maximize a multi-disciplinary approach to natural careers in specialized clinics and retail settings (that offer natural products therapies), the product information education. The formulation of a case study project and its presentation natural products and pharmaceutical industries, federal regulatory agencies, drug informa- is the capstone course of this program. tion centers, academia or other health related fields where knowledge of the natural products 226 227 Program Objectives and Outcomes is prerequisite. In addition to the general Graduate Certificate degree requirements described Upon successful completion of this program, a graduate with a Master of Applied Natural in the College Catalog, this program may establish additional requirements. Products will be able to: The graduate certificate is composed of nine credits: three, 3-credit courses. Classes meet 1. Evaluate, based on the literature, the roles and responsibilities of the health care practi- during two, five-day intensives during fall and spring semesters, as well as online. Students tioners regarding the utilization of natural products; are encouraged to take one course in the first (fall) semester and two courses in the second 2. Examine and discuss the manufacturing processes and properties of different natural (spring) semester, thus finishing the program in two semesters. product dosage forms required for safe and efficacious therapy; The program offers scientific knowledge and workplace skills in the areas of herbs and dietary 3. Examine the legal and regulatory issues involving natural products including DSHEA supplements. Courses include herbal and dietary supplements therapeutics, as well as prin- regulations and regulatory systems for these supplements outside the U.S.; ciples of functional medicine. The curriculum is designed as a broad based, student-centered 4. Apply knowledge of the recognized indication(s) for the most commonly used natural learning experience which serves to maximize a multi-disciplinary approach to natural prod- products; learn correct botanical, pharmacopeial, chemical and common name(s); de- uct information education. Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate program students scribe the pharmacology, pharmacognosy and toxicology of the plants, correct dosing can apply their credits toward the Master of Applied Natural Products program if desired. regimen, and appropriate duration of treatment; and identify the drug, food, or disease Program Objectives and Outcomes interactions associated with the use of most commonly used natural products; Upon successful completion of this program, a graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Ap- 5. Conduct appropriate counseling and provide consultations to health care providers with plied Natural Products will be able to: regard to the socioeconomic and cultural differences of clients who take natural products; 1. Evaluate the roles and responsibilities of the health-care practitioners regarding the uti- 6. Utilize a wide range of the natural product information resources (literature, software, lization of natural products; Internet); 2. Examine and discuss the manufacturing processes and properties of different natural 7. Synthesize the concept of individual variability, need for patient-centered care, dynamic product dosage forms that are required for safe and efficacious therapy; balance of internal and external factors and other components that comprise functional 3. Examine the legal and regulatory issues involving natural products including DSHEA medicine; regulations and regulatory systems for these supplements outside the U.S.; 8. Analyze study designs, evaluate information based on the evidence available, and de- 4. Apply the knowledge of the recognized indication(s) for the most commonly used natu- velop knowledge necessary for creation and use of information databases; ral products; learn correct dosing regimen, and appropriate duration of treatment; and 9. Develop and characterize a personal philosophy of practice including the use of natural identify the drug, food, or disease interactions associated with the use of most com- products through research on topics of the student’s interest; and monly used natural products; 10. Prepare and present a case study project. 5. Conduct appropriate counseling to clients from different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and provide consults to health care providers.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS 6. Utilize a wide range of the natural product information resources (literature, software, ANP 701 Pharmacognosy and Phytopharmacology 3 Internet); ANP 702 Applied Natural Products I–Herbal Supplements 3 7. Synthesize the concept of individual variability, the need for patient-centered care, the ANP 703 Principles of Functional Medicine 3 dynamic balance of internal and external factors and other components that comprise functional medicine. ANP 704 Applied Natural Products II–Dietary Supplements 3 ANP 705 Statistics in Clinical Research 3 spring semesters and one, three-semester hour course in the summer. The “lockstep” design D ivision o f Graduate S tudies REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS of this program requires the student to take courses in a set sequence, within a given time, ANP 702 Applied Natural Products I – Herbal Therapies 3 as a member of a specific class. This structure enables each class to successfully complete the ANP 703 Principles of Functional Medicine 3 course of study, part-time and in the evening, within a specific two-year period while foster- ANP 704 Applied Natural Products II – Dietary Supplements 3 ing student bonding, networking and interclass support and camaraderie. TOTAL 9 The case-study thesis may be commenced during or after the second spring semester to allow Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy (Online) for the completion of the majority of the coursework. The case study topic is of the student’s choosing and requires a one-page abstract for approval by the graduate advisory committee. The College offers a Master of Science Degree in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy, an The case study shall be at least 40 pages in length and consist of a complete description, MS, RAHP with a minor concentration in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and two Graduate Cer- analysis, and literature review of an issue pertinent to the student’s professional interest and tificate Programs, one in Regulatory Affairs and the second in Health Policy. germane to the concentration of study. The case study thesis is graded pass/fail. Once a stu- The Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy offers academic training in dent has registered for case-study thesis (DRA 810), the student has until three weeks into the Graduate S tudies D ivision o f Graduate the regulation of drugs, devices and biologics, law, marketing and health policy to candidates next semester to successfully complete the defense and final submission of the thesis. If de- having attained a prior baccalaureate degree or equivalent professional degree. Candidates fense and final submission of the thesis are not completed by the end of the third week of the for this program are those interested in pursuing careers in regulatory affairs, product man- next semester, the student is required to register for Graduate Extension (PSB 895) and pay agement, marketing, quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC) and manufacturing, and the fee each semester until defense and final submission of the thesis have occurred in order 228 with federal or state regulatory agencies, clinical research organizations, managed care or to remain enrolled in the program. No graduate extension fees are charged for the summer. 229 other health related fields where a knowledge of the regulatory and legal environment is prerequisite. In addition to the general master of science degree requirements described in the MCPHS Catalog, this program may establish additional requirements. Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy Program REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS Though the primary emphasis of this program is placed on drug regulatory affairs, other components such as economics, business, policy development, policy analysis and law are DRA 802 Law and Health Policy of Drugs and Devices 3 also explored. The philosophy of the program is to educate a broad range of professionals who DRA 804 FDA and Regulatory Affairs, I 3 are developing or are interested in developing expertise in regulatory or health policy areas. DRA 805 FDA and Regulatory Affairs, II 3 The curriculum is designed as a broad-based learning experience which serves to maximize a DRA 806 Health Economics 3 multi-disciplinary approach to regulatory and policy education. The presentation of an ac- DRA 807 Statistics in Clinical Research 3 ceptable case-study thesis embodying the results of original research that is openly defended DRA 808 Laws and Regulations Governing Human Research 3 and approved by the student’s Graduate Advisory Committee, becomes the capstone of this DRA 809 Health Epidemiology 3 program. DRA 810 Case Study Thesis 3 Program Objectives and Outcomes DRA 811 Health Policy Development and Analysis 3 Upon successful completion of this program, a graduate with a Master of Science in Regula- DRA 812 Advanced Topics in Regulatory Affairs 3 tory Affairs and Health Policy is able to: TOTAL 30 1. Develop a strategy for a medical product that addresses regulatory, financial, clinical and MS, RAHP with a minor in Pharmaceutical Sciences ethical requirements; The minor concentration in Pharmaceutical Sciences enhances the master’s degree in Regu- 2. Evaluate and deconstruct regulatory and policy issues concerning pharmaceuticals, latory Affairs and Health Policy, by providing additional coursework in areas identified as medical devices, biologics, or health care in an industry or governmental work place; opening additional career pathways and advancement. Candidates desiring this minor con- 3. Provide regulatory guidance and technical support (i.e., FDA compliance) to members centration are accepted into the MS, RAHP program and will take all courses necessary for of the health care industry and/or regulatory agencies; that degree, and an additional 9 credits (3 courses), for a total of 39 credits, 13 courses. The 4. Assist pharmaceutical companies in their efforts to gain FDA marketing approval of MS with minor concentration is available to both international and U.S. students. Students drugs, medical devices, and biologics by drawing on a comprehensive knowledge base are encouraged to take three courses in the Fall and Spring semesters, finishing in two years. of regulation and policy; To apply for the minor in Pharmaceutical Sciences, the applicant proposes a program of 5. Assist regulatory agencies in evaluating new or existing drugs and medical devices for study with three courses, selected from those graduate level courses offered by the Depart- marketing approval; ment of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Acceptance for the minor is subject to satisfaction of Pre- 6. Develop, coordinate and implement drug, device or health care regulatory schema or requisites and advisor approval. policy initiatives; and REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS 7. Demonstrate and incorporate a broad sensitivity to health care-related issues and their regulatory or policy implications. PSB 720 Good Manufacturing Practices Compliance 3 PSB 808 Advanced Physical Pharmacy I 3 The program utilizes a broad-based, multi-disciplinary approach to the learning experience PSB 815 Drug Metabolism 3 and consists of nine courses and a written graduate case study thesis, representing a total of 30 PSB 825 Novel Drug Delivery Systems I 3 semester hours. All students take two, three-semester hour courses in each of the two fall and D ivision o f Graduate S tudies PSB 826 Novel Drug Delivery Systems II 3 the synthesis and evaluation of antiviral and anticancer drugs; the synthesis of new laser dyes; PSB 846 Advanced Toxicology 3 and the isolation and characterization of natural products from plants. PSB 850 Pharmacogenomics 3 Curriculum by Year MS in Medicinal Chemistry PSB 856 Selected Topics in Neurosciences 3 Year I-fall

PSB 875 Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms Design 3 REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS PSB 7XX Patents and Intellectual Property Rights in Drugs, Devices 3 CHE 714/714L Spectroscopic Analysis 3 and Biologics (currently under review) CHE 731 Advanced Organic Chemistry 4 TOTAL 30 PSB 710 Principles of Pharmaceutical Sciences 3 PSB 818 Laboratory Rotations 0 Graduate Certificate, Regulatory Affairs (Online) TOTAL 10 The graduate certificate program is open to applicants who wish advanced study in Regula-

Graduate S tudies D ivision o f Graduate tory Affairs or Health Policy, without a commitment to a master’s degree program. These Year I-spring certificates complement degrees in Business Administration, Nursing, Marketing and Man- agement, and Public Health. These graduate certificates require three courses, and can be REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS completed in less than one year. PSB 818 Laboratory Rotations 1 PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 1 230 Admission requirements are more flexible than those of the degree program. A minimum PSB 820 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry I 3 231 grade of B in each course is required for award of the certificate. PSB 851 Biorganic Chemistry 2 REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS Elective 3 DRA 804 FDA and Regulatory Affairs I 3 TOTAL 10 DRA 805 FDA and Regulatory Affairs II 3 DRA xxx one other RAHP course except DRA 810, Case Study/Thesis* 3 Year II-fall TOTAL 9 REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS Graduate Certificate in Health Policy (Online) PSB 810 Heterocyclic Chemistry 2 REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 0 DRA 802 Law and Health Policy 3 PSB 880 Research 1 DRA 811 Health Policy Development and Analysis 3 Elective 2/3 DRA xxx one other RAHP course except DRA 810, Case Study/Thesis* 3 TOTAL 5/6 TOTAL 9 Year II-spring

Medicinal Chemistry REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS Advanced degrees in chemistry provide a student with a more thorough knowledge of the be- PSB 802 Chemistry of Macromolecules 3 havior of chemical substances at the molecular level. The composition of molecules and their PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 1 interactions in both a chemical and a physical sense are studied, with the aim of predicting PSB 880 Research 1 the behavior and properties of new substances. The fundamental understanding of the prop- TOTAL 5 erties of chemical substances finds application in most frontier areas of biologically-related The PhD* in addition to the MS requirements, will include: scientific research being conducted in industrial, governmental and academic laboratories. Programs in chemistry lead to the MS and PhD degrees. COURSES SEMESTER HOURS PSB 815 Drug Metabolism 3 Admission to the chemistry graduate programs requires an undergraduate degree in phar- PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 2 macy, chemistry or biology that includes two semesters each of general, organic and analytical chemistry (one semester of which must include instrumental analysis), physical chemis- PSB 880 Research 3 try, calculus and physics. Students without these prerequisites may be required to complete PSB 8XX Advanced Medicinal Chemistry II 3 American Chemical Society proficiency examinations in general, organic and/or analytical PSB 8XX Advanced Topics In Medicinal Chemistry 3 chemistry during the first semester. CHE or PSB 700/800 Elective 3 PSB 8XX Grant Proposal 3 Medicinal chemistry is concerned with the study of those structural, stereochemical, and *For entry to the PhD program, students must successfully complete a Medicinal Chemistry Com- physical parameters which affect the biological interaction of synthetic and naturally occur- prehensive Exam (MCCE) administered by the medicinal chemistry faculty. ring drugs at the molecular level. Research is directed towards a fuller understanding of the pharmacological actions of such substances leading to improved drug design. Specialization Total credits to complete degree requirements: minimum 50 s.h. in these programs requires a broad knowledge of organic and heterocyclic chemistry, pharmacy, spectroscopic instrumentation, and pharmacology. Ongoing research programs include Admission requirements: D ivision o f Graduate S tudies Suggested Elective Courses for MS and PhD programs SEMESTER HOURS • PharmD or BS in pharmacy, bachelor’s degree in a related area (e.g., economics, sociol- CHE 717 Instrumental Analysis (w/lab) 4 ogy, or statistics) or a professional degree in medicine, dentistry, nursing, public health, CHE 719 Synthetic Preparations 3 or health care administration from an accredited college or university. CHE 755 Stereochemistry 3 • TOEFL or IELTS is required of all applicants for whom English is not the primary spo- MAT 763 Advanced Statistics 3 ken language. This test requirement may be waived on an individual basis for applicants PSB 815 Drug Metabolism 3 who have attended all four years of high school in the U.S. or have an earned degree PSB 860 & 861 Chromatography with Laboratory 2+1 (bachelor’s or higher) from a U.S. college or university. PSB 872 Special Problems (PhD program only) 1-2 • Minimum GPA: 3.0. Minor: Pharmaceutics or Pharmacology. A minimum of 8 semester credit hours must be taken. • Minimum GRE scores of 1100 total Verbal and Quantitative and 3.5 in the Analytical Writing Section for Graduate Programs. Drug Metabolism Minor A minor in drug metabolism integrates the knowledge of drug metabolism, analysis of phar- Degree requirements: Graduate S tudies D ivision o f Graduate maceuticals in biological fluids and incubation mixtures, enzyme kinetics, and animal care • Successful completion of a minimum of 30 semester credit hours at the graduate level and use. The suggested courses to complete a drug metabolism minor could include a com- including a minimum of 4 semester hours in thesis research. bination of the following courses that totals 12 semester credit hours: • Maintenance of a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for all coursework taken at the College. The minimum grade for passing a course is “B.” 232 Suggested Courses for a Minor in Drug Metabolism SEMESTER HOURS • Presentation of an acceptable thesis embodying the results of original research which has 233 PSB 815 Drug Metabolism 3 been openly defended and approved by the student’s graduate advisory committee. PSB 822 Enzyme Kinetics 2 • Completion of at least one continuous academic year in residence at the College con- PSB 835 Advanced Pharmacokinetics 3 ducting thesis research. PSB 840 Advanced Biopharmaceutics 3 • Completion of all requirements for the MS degree within a period of four years. PSB 855 Care and Use of Laboratory Animals 1 Doctor of Philosophy PSB 860 & 861 Chromatography with Laboratory 2+1 The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Economics & Policy is designed to train Pharmaceutical Economics & Policy independent researchers who will assume leadership positions in national and international pharmaceutical economics and policy careers, with focus areas in pharmaceutical economics The Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Economics & Policy offers a Master of Science and policy, global drug policy, and pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research. (MS) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Economics & Policy with spe- Admission requirements: cialty tracks or concentrations in Global Pharmaceutical Policy and Pharmaceutical Econom- ics & Outcomes Research. This graduate program offers academic training primarily in the • PharmD in pharmacy, or an earned master’s degree or higher degree in a related area areas of pharmaceutical and health economics and drug and health policy, and it provides (e.g., economics, sociology, or statistics), or a professional degree in medicine, dentistry, related training in outcomes research, regulation, marketing, health care administration, nursing, public health, or health care administration from an accredited college or uni- pharmacy services research, and pharmacoepidemiology. versity. • Students currently enrolled in the PEP MS degree program can apply to the PhD pro- The curriculum features advanced didactic and experiential education in the areas of pharma- gram after their first year in the MS program. coeconomic and health policy analysis, pharmacoepidemiologic methods and study designs, • TOEFL or IELTS is required of all applicants for whom English is not the primary spo- advanced biostatistics and database management, health policy and behavioral interventions ken language. This test requirement may be waived on an individual basis for applicants and their assessment, and the role of pharmaceuticals and medical devices in health care who have attended all four years of high school in the U.S. or have an earned degree and society. The program provides future leaders, educators and researchers with the knowl- (bachelor’s or higher) from a U.S. college or university. edge required to enhance access for patient populations to cost-effective pharmaceuticals, • Minimum GPA: 3.0. biologics, medical devices and related health services, thus improving the efficiency of the • Minimum GRE scores of 1100 total Verbal and Quantitative and 3.5 in the Analytical pharmaceutical sector and the health care systems. Graduates will be prepared for careers in Writing Section for Graduate Programs. pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industry; hospitals and other institutional health Degree requirements: care organizations; managed care organizations; pharmacy benefits management; contract research organizations; consulting firms; governments; international organizations; NGOs • Successful completion of a minimum of 50 semester credit hours at the graduate level (non-government organizations); and academic institutions among other organizations. including a minimum of 10 semester hours in dissertation research and a minimum of 15 semester hours in a specialty track or area of concentration. A student who has Master of Science earned an MS degree from another institution must complete a minimum of 40 semester hours in addition to the other requirements of the PhD program. The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Economics & Policy provides a flexible curriculum • Maintenance of a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for all coursework taken at the for advanced training in pharmaceutical economics and policy and pharmacy administration. College. The minimum grade for passing a course is “B.” Focus areas of the MS program include pharmaceutical economics and policy, global drug • Successful completion of qualifying examinations. policy, pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research, and pharmacy management. • Presentation of a dissertation which is a contribution of unique knowledge to the discipline and which has been openly defended and approved by the student’s graduate advisory committee. • Completion of at least one continuous academic year in residence at the College con- Required Course for International Students: PSB 320 Introduction to Health Care Delivery D ivision o f Graduate S tudies ducting dissertation research. PhD in Pharmaceutical Economics & Policy • Completion of all requirements for the PhD degree within a period of six years. Year I-fall Year I-fall Course Title Semester Hours Course Title Semester Hours PEP 801 Quantitative Methods in PEP 3 PEP 801 Quantitative Methods In PEP 3 PEP 802 Intro to Pharmaceutical Economics & Policy 3 PEP 802 Intro to Pharmaceutical Economics & Policy 3 MAT 763 Advanced Statistics MAT 763 Advanced Statistics or or 3 3 Statistics In Clinical Research DRA 807 DRA 807 Statistics In Clinical Research TOTAL 9 TOTAL 9 Graduate S tudies D ivision o f Graduate Year I-spring Year I-spring

Course Title Semester Hours Course Title Semester Hours PEP 803 Qualitative Methods in PEP 3 PEP 803 Qualitative Methods in PEP 3 234 PEP 804 Regression Analysis In PEP 3 PEP 804 Regression Analysis in PEP 3 235 PEP 805 Behavioral Theories of Health, Illness and Drug Use 3 PEP 805 Behavioral Theories of Health, Illness and Drug Use 3 TOTAL 9 TOTAL 9

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Course Title Semester Hours Course Title Semester Hours PEP 870 Graduate Seminar in PEP 1 PEP 870 Graduate Seminar in PEP 1 PEP 880 MS Thesis Research in PEP 2 Elective Courses 6 Elective Course 3 TOTAL 7 TOTAL 6 Year II-spring

Year II-spring Course Title Semester Hours

Course Title Semester Hours PEP 870 Graduate Seminar in PEP 1 PEP 870 Graduate Seminar in PEP 1 Elective Courses 6 PEP 880 MS Thesis Research in PEP 2 TOTAL 7 Elective Course 3 TOTAL 6 Year III-fall Total credits to complete degree requirements: 30 s.h. Course Title Semester Hours Electives PEP 870 Graduate Seminar in PEP 1 Elective Courses 6 Course Title Semester Hours TOTAL 7 DRA 802 Law and Health Policy of Drugs and Devices 3 DRA 804 FDA and Regulatory Affairs I 3 Year III-spring DRA 805 FDA and Regulatory Affairs II 3 Course Title Semester Hours DRA 806 Health Economics 3 PEP 890 PhD Dissertation Research in PEP 3 DRA 808 Laws and Regulations Governing Human Research 3 PEP 870 Graduate Seminar in PEP 1 DRA 809 Health Epidemiology 3 TOTAL 4 DRA 811 Health Policy Development & Analysis 3 DRA 8XX Patents and Intellectual Property Rights 3 Year IV-fall PEP 806 Pharmacoepidemiology Applications 3 Course Title Semester Hours PEP 810 Global Pharmaceutical Policy 3 PEP 890 PhD Dissertation in Research in PEP 7 PEP 811 Pharmaceutical Marketing Applications 3 TOTAL 7 PEP 812 Health Care Management Applications 3 Total credits to complete degree requirements: 50 s.h. PEP 813 Pharmacoeconomic Applications 3 PEP 814 Health Care Decision Analysis 3 D ivision o f Graduate S tudies Global Pharmaceutical Policy track/concentration (DRA 802, DRA 811, and PEP 810 required PSB 808 Physical Pharmacy 3 plus 2 courses from the following) PSB 835 Pharmacokinetics 3

Course Title Semester Hours TOTAL 9 DRA 802 Law and Health Policy of Drugs and Devices 3 DRA 804 FDA and Regulatory Affairs I 3 Year I-spring DRA 805 FDA and Regulatory Affairs II 3 DRA 808 Laws and Regulations Governing Human Research 3 REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS DRA 809 Health Epidemiology 3 PSB 818 Laboratory Rotations 1 DRA 811 Health Policy Development & Analysis 3 PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 1 DRA 8XX Patents and Intellectual Property Rights 3 PSB 875 Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms Design 3 PEP 806 Pharmacoepidemiology Applications 3 PSB 880 Research 1 TOTAL 6

Graduate S tudies D ivision o f Graduate PEP 810 Global Pharmaceutical Policy (Required) 3

Pharmaceutical Economics & Outcomes Research track/concentration (5 courses) Year II-fall

Course Title Semester Hours REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS 236 DRA 806 Health Economics 3 MAT 763 Advanced Statistics 3 237 PEP 811 Pharmaceutical Marketing Applications 3 PSB 825 Controlled Drug Delivery 3 PEP 812 Health Care Management Applications 3 PSB 880 Research 1 PEP 813 Pharmacoeconomic Applications 3 TOTAL 7 PEP 814 Health Care Decision Analysis 3 Year II-spring Required Course for International Students: PSB 320 Introduction to Health Care Delivery REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS Pharmaceutics PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 1 MS and PhD programs in pharmaceutics are intended to prepare students for positions of PSB 826 Targeted Drug Delivery 3 responsibility in education, government, and the pharmaceutical industries. The programs PSB 840 Advanced Biopharmaceutics 3 are designed to provide an appropriate balance between the theoretical and practical aspects PSB 880 Research 1 of the area of specialization, which enables the student to be immediately productive, yet TOTAL 8 prepared for future growth and development. Total credits to complete degree requirements: 30 s.h. Admission to the pharmaceutics graduate programs requires an undergraduate degree in Doctoral Program in Pharmaceutics pharmacy, chemistry or biology that includes two semesters each of general, organic and In addition in the MS degree requirements, PhD students complete: analytical chemistry (one semester of which must include instrumental analysis), physical chemistry, calculus and physics. Holders of undergraduate degrees in non-pharmacy areas REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS are required to complete the following pharmacy courses for no credit: physical pharmacy, PSB 880 Research* 7 dosage forms, biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics. Electives 5 The student is exposed to a broad range of theory and concepts, intended to promote a Minor 8 firm understanding of the materials and technologies associated with pharmaceutical product TOTAL 20 development, manufacture and evaluation. The program encompasses the study of phar- *Time and credit approved by major professor maceutical dosage forms, the release of drug from the dosage form, drug dissolution, drug absorption, bioavailability, and pharmacokinetics. Pharmacokinetics involves the study of the Total credits to complete degree requirements: 50 s.h. rates of drug absorption, distribution and elimination, and the quantitative relationship of Note: A minimum of one semester of physical chemistry (thermodynamics and kinetics) is required these rates to drug therapy and/or toxicity. prior to acceptance. CHEM 331 Thermodynamics and Kinetics, or its equivalent, may be taken Research projects have typically involved development of new drug products, novel dosage concurrently at Simmons College without graduate credit. forms, the release of a drug from new dosage forms, preformulation investigation of new drug ELECTIVE COURSES FOR MS AND PHD PROGRAMS SEMESTER HOURS entities, and pharmacokinetics. PSB 807 Unit Operations 3 Master of Science in Pharmaceutics Program PSB 815 Drug Metabolism 3 Year I-fall PSB 822 Enzyme Kinetics 2 PSB 824 Colloidal and Interfacial Phenomena 3 REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS PSB 825 Novel Drug Delivery Systems I 3 PSB 710 Principles of Pharmaceutical Sciences 3 D ivision o f Graduate S tudies PSB 826 Novel Drug Delivery Systems II 3 Year II-fall

PSB 840 Advanced Biopharmaceutics 3 REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS PSB 850 Pharmacogenomics 3 PSB 8XX Advanced Pharmacology: Cancer/Immunopharmacology 3 PSB 860 Chromatography 2 PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 0.5 PSB 861 Chromatography Laboratory 1 PSB 880 Research 1 Electives in other appropriate subject areas may be taken with the approval of the major advisor. Elective 3 Suggested minors: Analytical chemistry, business administration, or drug regulatory affairs. TOTAL 7.5

Pharmacology Year II-spring

Pharmacology is the medical science which involves all facets of the action of drugs and REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS environmental chemicals on biological systems and their constituent parts. This includes PSB 815 Drug Metabolism 3

Graduate S tudies D ivision o f Graduate everything from the intermolecular reactions of chemical compounds within a cell to the PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 0.5 evaluation of the effectiveness of a drug in the prevention, treatment or diagnosis of human PSB 880 Research 1 disease. Pharmacology offers unique opportunities to contribute to the knowledge, well-be- TOTAL 4.5 ing, and survival of mankind. Total credits to complete degree requirements: 30 s.h. 238 Admission to the pharmacology graduate program requires an undergraduate degree in phar- Doctoral Program in Pharmacology 239 macy, chemistry or biology. While formal training in pharmacology and human physiology In addition in the MS degree requirements, PhD students complete: at the undergraduate level is helpful, it is not required for admission. Students who are defi- REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS cient in these areas are required to audit the undergraduate course sequences in pharmacol- PSB XXX Pharmacodynamics 3 ogy/medicinal chemistry and/or physiology. PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 2 Programs leading to the degrees of MS and PhD are offered for graduate study in pharmacol- PSB 846 Advanced Toxicology 2 ogy. Each is comprised of two major components; coursework in specific disciplines such as PSB 880 Research 4 pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry and related disciplines; and Minor 9 training in research and the scientific method. TOTAL 20 The programs prepare students for positions of leadership and responsibility in academic, Total credits to complete degree requirements: 50 s.h. industrial and government settings. Theoretical and experiential situations, in which pharma- Elective courses listed for the MS program are also applicable to the doctoral program. Students cological information can be applied, are provided to help the students develop an innovative may select courses from other areas with the approval of their major advisor. Minor: biochemistry, and creative approach to problem-solving. medicinal chemistry or pharmaceutics. Year I-fall ELECTIVE COURSES FOR MS AND PHD PROGRAMS SEMESTER HOURS

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS BIO 734 Immunology 3 MAT 763 Advanced Statistics 3 CHE 717 Instrumental Analysis (w/lab) 4 PSB 710 Principles of Pharmaceutical Sciences 3 CHE 731 Advanced Organic Chemistry 4 PSB XXX Advanced Biochemistry/Molecular Biology 3 PSB 740 Cardiovascular Physiology 3 PSB 818 Laboratory Rotations 0 PSB XXX Experimental Methods PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 0 PSB 802 Chemistry of Macromolecules 3 TOTAL 9 PSB 835 Advanced Pharmacokinetics 3 PSB 837 Vascular Physiology and Pharmacology 2 Year I-spring PSB 850 Pharmacogenomics 3

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS PSB 856 Selected Topics in the Neurosciences 1 PSB XXX Advanced Pharmacology: G-proteins. Receptors 3 PSB 860/861 Chromatography w/lab 3 PSB XXX Advanced Pharmacology: Neuropharmacology 3 PSB 872 Special Problems (PhD program only) 1+2 PSB 818 Laboratory Rotations 1 Additional electives may be selected from other appropriate graduate courses with the approval of PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 1 the major advisor and the course instructor. PSB 855 Care and Use of Laboratory Animals 1 TOTAL 9 MCPHS Online Programs Technical, Non-Academic Standards D ivision o f Graduate S tudies Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences online programs are designed to In conjunction with the applicable academic and accreditation standards, the faculty in each help students reach their greatest potential as health care professionals through distance learn- of the programs at MCPHS has established certain abilities and characteristics defined as ing in convenient and accessible online formats that work for individuals with busy lives and technical standards. Candidates for enrollment in programs at Massachusetts College of for those whose homes are distant from campus. Pharmacy and Health Sciences must meet these technical standards, which may include but At MCPHS Online, students are educated by the same faculty, are immersed in the same are not limited to observation, communication, sensory and motor coordination and func- professional environment, and earn the same sought-after degrees as if they were on our tion, intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative abilities, and behavioral and social physical campus. attributes. These standards may be met with or without reasonable accommodations. Please carefully review the technical standards for the program to which you have applied. The stan- The following programs are currently offered through MCPHS Online: dards can be found in this catalog in the program description sections. Dental Hygiene Additional information on technology requirements, registration, and frequently asked ques-

Graduate S tudies D ivision o f Graduate tions is available at: http://online.mcphs.edu/index.shtml • AD to MS in Dental Hygiene Bridge • MS in Dental Hygiene Health Sciences 240 • BS in Health Sciences Degree Completion 241 Medical Imaging and Therapeutics • Master of Radiologist Assistant Studies (MRAS) Nursing • ADN to MS in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner Track) • ADN to MS in Nursing (Generalist Track) • MS in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner Track) • MS in Nursing (Generalist Track) Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences • Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway • Master of Applied Natural Products (MANP) • Graduate Certificate in Applied Natural Products (CANP) • MS in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy • Graduate Certificate in Regulatory Affairs • Graduate Certificate in Health Policy Detailed information and curriculum requirements for these online programs will be found in the corresponding School sections of this catalog and on the MCPHS web site. Admission Applicants are encouraged to apply before the program priority filing date to receive maximum consideration for admission. The Admission Office will continue to review applications until all available seats in the program have been filled. Once the application is received, the Admission Office will notify the applicant of any miss- ing items that are required for the application to be considered complete. Files are reviewed on a “rolling basis” and a decision will be made once all application materials are received. For program specific information, please refer to the program description sections in this catalog. course descriptions Course Descriptions analyze issues in natural product use at Behavioral Sciences (BEH) a population level and design a research Note: Some course changes are approved following catalog printing. Please consult www.mcphs. proposal based on the knowledge gained in edu for updated information. Descriptions of courses being developed for future years will be this course. BEH 101, BEH 102, and BEH 103 Health Psychology Seminar available when needed in future catalogs and on the website. Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. This seminar course for health psychology Please refer to Grading System under Academic Policies and Procedures for course key ANP 707 majors focuses on the breadth of the field information. Natural Products Informatics of psychology. Students read and discuss Students are offered approaches to develop- articles published in professional journals course descriptions ment, use and evaluation of evidence-based as well as articles on topics related to the Applied Natural Products ANP 704 medical and complementary and alter- various career paths in psychology. Health (ANP) Applied Natural Products II – Dietary native medicine databases through this Psychology majors are required to take three Supplements online course. Students develop in-depth consecutive semesters of this seminar for a Students review trends, epidemiology, understanding of concepts and terminology, total of 3 credit hours. ANP 701 Prerequisite: Health Psychology major; LIB manufacturing practices, regulations, phar- emphasizing the relational databases model 120; Class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; fall, spring. Pharmacognosy and Phytopharmacology maceutics, as well as information resources and understanding the role of Structured Using selected classes of plants from the in the contemporary use of dietary supple- Query Language (SQL), data modeling 242 243 Materia Medica, the course discusses prin- ments. Using an evidence-based approach, and normalization of databases using an BEH 250 ciples of pharmacognosy and phytophar- students discuss clinical and therapeutic example model that focuses on CAM. Health Psychology macology, chemistry of active ingredients, uses of non-herbal dietary supplements Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. This course provides an overview of the validation of herbal therapeutics; and and their roles in the treatment of diverse perspective, theories and topics of health evaluates recent scientific evidence used in conditions. Students discuss adverse reac- ANP 708 psychology focusing on psychosocial factors discovery of newer therapeutic agents. tions, contraindications and precautions of Natural Products Selected Topics in the understanding of the relationship of Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. specific non-herbal dietary supplements. Students are offered several electives and health to behavior. Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Students also review pathways of consump- experiences to choose from in the area of ANP 702 s.h.; fall, spring. tion, metabolism and excretion of amino natural products. Applied Natural Products I–Herbal acids, carbohydrates, fatty acids, vitamins Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Supplements and minerals. BEH 254 Reviews trends, epidemiology, manu- Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. ANP 709 Death and Dying facturing practices, regulations, and Safety in Natural Products This course explores the socio-cultural pharmaceutics, as well as resources in the ANP 705 Students cover several major topics – safety evolution of death and dying, focusing contemporary use of herbal supplements. A Statistics in Clinical Research issues associated with different organ sys- particularly on cultural adaptations in case-based approach is used to discuss clini- Students interpret and apply common tems, direct and indirect toxicities of plants the United States. Topics include: factors cal and therapeutic uses of herbal supple- statistical procedures found in clinical re- and natural products pharmacovigilance, influencing and attitudes toward death and ments and their roles in the treatment of search. Topics include sampling, experimen- as well as principles of quality and efficacy. dying, socialization toward death, facing diverse conditions. Adverse reactions, con- tal design, descriptive statistics, estimation, Students focus on how to find, evaluate, life-threatening illness, the role of health traindications and precautions of specific hypothesis testing, p-values, power, analysis review, and apply the current literature care systems, last rites and survivors, and herbal therapies are addressed. of variance, correlation, regression, non- around issues of botanical quality and the law and death. (Formerly BEH 252, Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. parametric analysis, and analysis of survey safety. Sociology of Death and Dying) data. Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 ANP 703 Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; summer. s.h.; varies. Principles of Functional Medicine ANP 710 ANP 706 Students discuss a science-based field Case Study Project BEH 340 Health Epidemiology grounded on the following principles: Case Study Project is a capstone course for Psychology of Aggression biochemical individuality, patient-centered Epidemiology is the study of frequency, dis- the Master of Applied Natural Products An introduction to the study of aggres- care, dynamic balance of internal/ external tribution and causation of disease in public program and an opportunity for each sive behavior, this course is intended to factors, interconnections of physiological health. It is the scientific method of public student to research and present a case study provide a basic understanding of ethologi- factors, health as a positive vitality, promo- health. This course incorporates epidemiol- in the area of interest in the field of applied cal, sociocultural and clinical approaches to tion of organ reserve, important discoveries ogy into the study of natural products and natural products. The objective of a case aggression research. Topics discussed will in nutrition, genomics, and orthomolecular medication use. The course will enable study is to evaluate a chosen supplement or include pathological violence in human be- medicine. students to describe, compare, and contrast topic according to specific criteria devel- ings (including domestic violence and child Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. major epidemiological methods and study oped by the program coordinators. maltreatment), species-typical aggressive designs. Specifically, we will identify and Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. behavior in animals, the role of drugs and alcohol, and the neurobiological mecha- recur throughout the entire life span. BEH 450 of drug action and the effects of drugs on course descriptions nisms of aggressive behavior. Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Selected Topics behavior. Students learn the pharmacologi- Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. This course is designed to explore in depth cal, psychological, and health outcomes of s.h.; varies. issues of special interest to the faculty which each major class of psychoactive drugs (rec- BEH 355 are not otherwise offered as regular courses. reational and therapeutic), including pat- BEH 341 Organizational Psychology The theme of each course is announced in terns of use and abuse by individuals, along Biological Psychology A study of the ways in which basic psycho- advance. with medical and sociocultural factors that An introduction to behavioral neurosci- logical principles and research are applied Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 determine the use of psychoactive drugs. ence, this course explores the physiological to organizational behavior. Topics include s.h.; varies. (Formerly BEH 455, Drugs and Society.) course descriptions bases of human behavior. With an emphasis personnel selection, motivation, leadership, Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 on the brain and neural communication, group dynamics and work stress. BEH 451 s.h.; varies. students will learn the basic neurological Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Research Methods in Health and processes which underlie various human be- s.h.; fall, spring. Behavior Biology (BIO) haviors, including sensation and perception, This course is designed to give the student BEH 356 learning and memory, hormonal control of an appreciation of the scientific method in BIO 110/110L sexual development, psychopharmacology, Gender Roles general, and knowledge of the techniques Anatomy and Physiology I and psychological/neurological disorders. A course designed to introduce students used by psychologists and sociologists in 244 This course provides first year students with 245 Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 to the social psychology of sex and gender, particular. Students become involved in directed study of the anatomical structure s.h.; varies. placing contemporary U.S. norms in their small-scale empirical research projects. and physiological processes of the human biological, historical and cross-cultural con- Prerequisite: BEH 250, LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; body. Topics include subatomic, atomic, BEH 350 texts. Emphasis is placed on female gender credit, 3 s.h.; spring. cellular, tissues, integumentary, skeletal, roles, but male roles, work, and family are Abnormal Psychology muscular and nervous systems. also discussed. BEH 453 Presents a survey of the assessment, clas- Class, 3 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Behavior Modification sification, and treatment of a variety of psy- Note: Students in the Bachelor of Science in s.h.; varies. Students examine behavior modification chiatric diagnoses described in the DSM IV. Pharmaceutical and Health Care Business strategies based on principles of behavior- Attention is paid to the continuum between program are required to take only the lecture normal and abnormal behavior and to the BEH 357 ism and cognitive-behavioral models. portion of this class. importance of cultural factors in diagnosing Positive Psychology Students also study how the evolving field of behavioral health is utilizing these inter- and treating these conditions. Students critically review theory and BIO 150L Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 empirical research in the emerging field of ventions in health care settings to prevent Biology I Laboratory s.h.; fall, spring. positive psychology. Topics include positive and treat chronic diseases. Students apply This laboratory course exposes students to affect, engagement, optimism, character behavior change techniques to self-modifi- experimental techniques used in cell and BEH 351 strengths, values, goals, and healthy aging. cation projects, and they practice client-cen- molecular biology, including DNA puri- Social Psychology Students link course content to their per- tered counseling skills that promote patient fication and analysis, protein purification This course investigates the effect of social sonal lives and professional disciplines. motivation and adherence and analysis, enzymatic reactions, and cell environment on individual behavior. Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 fractionation. Phenomena such as attitude formation and s.h.; varies. s.h.; varies. Corequisite or Prerequisite: BIO 151; Lab, 3 change, group processes, and social percep- hrs.; credit, 1 s.h.; fall. tion are analyzed with a view toward their BEH 405 BEH 454 Stress and Illness application in various real-world settings. Mind-Body Medicine BIO 151 Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Students critically review current scientific This course is designed to investigate the Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology s.h.; varies. literature that addresses the mechanisms relationship between environmentally in- and efficacy of mind-body medicine, a duced stress and illness. Particular emphasis Emphasizes experimental approaches to un- BEH 352 category of complementary and alterna- is placed on health-related effects of changes derstanding basic and applied aspects of cellular and molecular biology. Topics include Human Development Through the Life tive medicine. Topics include psychoneu- in the physical environment, sociological cell structure and function, metabolism, the Cycle roimmunology, the relaxation response, status, and socio-cultural conditions. mindfulness, meditation, yoga, tai chi, cellular and molecular basis of development A course designed to expose students to Prerequisite: BEH 250, LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; nutrition, and beliefs. Students also practice and heredity, and health care applications of human development across the life span. credit, 3 s.h.; varies. interventions, examine their utilization in molecular biotechnology. The course is intended to provide both a health care settings, and consider how they Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. theoretical and a practical understanding of may apply these in their future professional BEH 457 individual growth and change, distinguish- careers. Drugs and Behavior ing characteristics of different stages of Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 An introduction to the study of psycho- development, and issues and processes that s.h.; varies. pharmacology, this course covers principles BIO 152/152L BIO 332 members of the public health team are CHE 132/132L course descriptions Biology II: Biology of Organisms Genetics emphasized. Chemical Principles II Introduces fundamental principles that This course studies the gene at the cellular Prerequisite: BIO 152; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Emphasizes construction of scientific unify the vast diversity of organisms, and organismal levels of expression, with an s.h.; spring. concepts based on observation and develop- including evolutionary theory, ecology, hu- emphasis on human and medical genetics. ment of reasoning skills based on active man anatomy and histology, the evolution Topics include classical genetics, multi- BIO 532 learning. Topics include atomic structure, of organ systems, and the normal function- factorial traits, pedigree analysis, gene map- Directed Study bonding, molecular geometry, reaction ing of the human organism. ping methods, cytogenetics and population Supervised study in biology and microbiol- energetics and rates, equilibrium, redox and Prerequisite: BIO 151; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 3 genetics. Testing, diagnostics and treatment ogy involving a survey of existing knowl- acid-base chemistry. course descriptions hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. of genetic disorders are also discussed. edge, self-instructed and/or faculty assisted Prerequisite: CHE 131 or equivalent; class, 3 Prerequisite: PSB 331 or consent of instructor; inquiry into previously published data or hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. BIO 210/210L class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. methodologies, or other faculty approved Anatomy and Physiology II study of a non-research nature. CHE 210/210L A continuation of BIO 110. The following BIO 405 Prerequisites: consent of instructor and dean; Basic Chemistry II systems are explored: endocrine, immune, Plagues of the Past, Present, and Future credit, 1-3 s.h.; varies. This course is a continuation of CHE 110 cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, diges- Major diseases throughout history are and covers the basic principles of organic BIO 734 246 tive, urinary and reproductive. The concept reviewed from a scientific and medical chemistry and biochemistry and their 247 of homeostasis and the underlying prin- standpoint, with an emphasis on molecular Immunology application to the life sciences. Laboratory ciples common to all systems are applied biology. The course covers “older” infectious This course provides an introduction to exercises are designed to complement the from the submolecular to the organismal diseases that are resurfacing as public health cellular and clinical aspects of immunol- didactic material. level for each system. threats, current diseases negatively impact- ogy. Topics include clonal selection theory, Prerequisite: CHE 110; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 3 Prerequisite: BIO 110; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 3 ing society, and “newer” health threats immunoglobulin function, B-cell and T-cell hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. including West Nile Virus and potential development and functioning, cytokines, Note: Students in the Bachelor of Science in bioterrorism agents. Treatment and preven- histocompatibility complex restriction CHE 231/231L Pharmaceutical and Health Care Business tion strategies from the 1900s until today mechanisms, tolerance, and autoimmunity, Organic Chemistry I program are required to take only the lecture are also discussed. hypersensitivity and immunodeficiency The structure, nomenclature, stereochem- portion of this class. Prerequisites: BIO 255 and BIO 332, or states and transplantation immunology. istry, properties and reactions of carbon- consent of instructor; class, 3 hrs; credit, 3 s.h.; Prerequisites: BIO 152, PSB 331, or permis- containing compounds are introduced. The BIO 255/255L spring. sion of instructor; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; mechanisms of reactions are emphasized. Medical Microbiology fall. Laboratory experiments develop ma- An introduction to microbial principles BIO 450 nipulative skills in the classical methods designed to give a functional understanding Selected Topics Chemistry (CHE, CHEM) of purification and separation of organic of microorganisms, their role in disease and In-depth study of a particular topic in compounds. Prerequisite: CHE 132; class, 3 hrs.; prelab,1 the environment, and our defenses against biology; course content varies with each CHE 110/110L infections. The laboratory covers the prin- hr., lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. offering. Basic Chemistry I ciples of microscopy, aseptic techniques, class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. This course introduces the basic principles and microbial cultivation and control. CHE 232 of chemistry, including gas laws, acid-base Prerequisite: BIO 152 or BIO 210; class, BIO 530 Organic Chemistry II chemistry, stoichiometry, energy, structure 3hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall, spring. The chemical reactions of alkenes, alde- Undergraduate Research Project and bonding, nuclear chemistry and solu- hydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their Research participation at the undergraduate tions. Laboratory exercises are designed to BIO 260 derivatives and amines are surveyed and level is offered to superior students in biol- complement the didactic material. Molecular Biology a mechanistic understanding of reactions ogy and microbiology. Emphasis is placed Class, 3 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit 4 s.h.; fall. The replication, expression and regulation on teaching the methods and techniques in is further developed. The structure and of genetic information will be learned in properties of multifunctional compounds solving research problems. CHE 131/131L detail including a comprehensive review of Prerequisites: consent of instructor and dean; including amino acids, carbohydrates and mechanisms involved in genetic variation Chemical Principles I lab, 3-9 hrs.; credit, 1-3 s.h.; varies. steroids are presented. and signal transduction. In-depth analysis Emphasizes construction of scientific Prerequisite: CHE 231; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 of recombinant DNA technology and RNA concepts based on observation and develop- BIO 531 s.h.; spring. interference are included with a stress on ment of reasoning skills based on active medical applications. Scientific reading Public Health learning. Topics include mass, force, energy, comprehension and data analysis are also This course presents a survey of the diseases CHE 234L interpreting phenomena in terms of atomic Organic Chemistry II Laboratory emphasized. currently affecting the health and longevity theory, gases, stoichiometry, periodic prop- Prerequisite, BIO 152; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 More chemical reactions of organic of the population. The roles of the physi- erties of the elements, and solutions. s.h.; spring. compounds are carried out. A multistep cian assistant and pharmacist as integral Class, 3 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. sequence of reactions results in the preparation of a known pharmaceutical agent. CHE 530 CHE 717/717L Prerequisites: CHE 232 and physical chem- course descriptions Infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance Undergraduate Research Project Instrumental Analysis istry, or consent of instructor; class, 2 hrs.; spectra are discussed and applied to the Through this course students become Covers the fundamentals of instrumental credit, 2 s.h.; spring. identification of reaction products. involved in the ongoing faculty research methods of analysis, emphasizing spec- Corequisite or prerequisite: CHE 232; prelab, in chemistry. Students learn advanced troscopic, chromatographic and surface CHE 880 1 hr.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 1 s.h.; spring. laboratory techniques in natural products techniques. Laboratory projects make use of Chemistry Research isolation, chemical synthesis and spectro- techniques discussed in lecture. A research investigation through both CHE 314/314L scopic analysis. Prerequisites: CHE 232, CHE 314, PHY literature and bench work in the area of Analytical Chemistry Prerequisites: consent of faculty sponsor and 270, MAT 152 or equivalent or permission pharmaceutical chemistry. Six semester course descriptions This course introduces students to the dean; lab, 3-9 hrs.; credit 1-3 s.h.; varies. of instructor; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, hours required, which are divided over theory and practice of quantitative analysis. 4 s.h.; fall. three semesters – spring of Year IV, summer, Laboratory experiments are designed to be CHE 532 and fall of Year V – 2 hours each semester. a practical realization of topics discussed in Directed Study CHE 719/719L Within this course, students will complete class. Supervised study in chemistry involving a Synthetic Preparations the master’s thesis. Prerequisite: CHE 132 or equivalent; class, 3 survey of existing knowledge, self-instructed The preparation of pure organic com- Prerequisite: CHE 445; fall, spring, and sum- hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. and/or faculty assisted inquiry into previ- pounds is taught. Preparations may include mer; credit, 2 s.h. each semester. 248 ously published data or methodologies, or a multi-step synthesis or a series of one-step 249 CHE 340/340L other faculty approved study of a non- transformations. Methods of handling or- CHEM 331* Inorganic Chemistry research nature. ganometallic reagents are taught, as well the Thermodynamics and Kinetics Occurrence, physical and chemical proper- Prerequisites: consent of instructor and dean; techniques of scaling up preparations. Detailed treatment of states of matter and ties of elements and their compounds credit, 1-3 s.h.; varies. Prerequisite: CHE 714; class 1 hr.; individual the laws of thermodynamics (with applica- are examined with emphasis on periodic conferences and lab, 6 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; tions to chemical and phase equilibria, and relationships. Topics include solubility, CHE 710/CHE 711 varies. electrochemistry) and reaction kinetics and acid-base, redox reactions, coordination mechanisms. Laboratory studies once a compounds and elemental properties. Labo- Chemistry Seminar week emphasize the application of concepts ratory exercises illustrate lecture concepts Advanced level presentations by students, CHE 731 and provide background for discussion. faculty members, and guest speakers from Advanced Organic Chemistry developed in the lectures. Prerequisite: CHE 132 or permission of other universities and pharmaceutical / The principles of physical organic chemistry Prerequisites: MAT 152, PHY 274, CHE instructor; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 biotechnology companies. Students search, and the application of reaction mechanisms 314; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h. s.h.; spring. read, and present journal articles that are to the design and synthesis of organic *Offered at Simmons College relevant to research topics. Master level structures are covered. The mechanisms CHE 445 students are required to take 2 consecutive of organic reactions and the relationships CHEM 332* Experimental Methods in Biological semesters of this seminar for a total of 2 between reactivity and structure are stressed. Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Chemistry credit hours. The second semester, students Prerequisites: CHE 232, and physical chemis- Structure Students perform a variety of biochemical will present the master’s thesis. try; class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. The wave mechanical treatment of atoms, laboratory techniques that are used in the Prerequisite: CHE 445, Corequisite: CHE atomic and molecular spectroscopy, theories pharmaceutical chemistry industry. 880, or consent of instructor; class 1hr; credit, CHE 755 of chemical bonding, molecular structure Prerequisites: CHE 717, PSB 333; labs, 1 s.h. each semester; fall, spring. Stereochemistry and statistical mechanics. Laboratory work 8hrs.; credit, 2 s.h; fall. The concept of stereoisomerism in organic comprises spectroscopic and computer CHE 714/714L chemistry is systematically studied in simple modeling studies. CHE 450 Spectroscopic Analysis and complex molecules. The effects of Prerequisites: MAT 152, PHY 274, CHE Pharmaceutical Chemistry I The acquisition and interpretation of infra- molecular configuration and conformation 314; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h. This course covers drug discovery, design, red, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) on organic reactions are emphasized. *Offered at Simmons College and development; physiochemical proper- and ultraviolet spectra are taught. Students Prerequisite: CHE 232; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 ties of drug molecules; stereochemistry in interpret sets of spectral data, including s.h.; spring. Dental Hygiene (DHY) drug molecules; reactions and mechanisms carbon-13 NMR and mass spectra, from in drug synthesis; characterization of drug unknown compounds to identify the struc- CHE 810 molecules; drug stability and metabolism. DHY 202 tures of the compounds. Heterocyclic Chemistry The focus will be on the synthesis of se- Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Prerequisite: CHE 232; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 lected marketed small molecule drugs. An introduction to heterocyclic chemistry Histology hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. is presented along rational lines. Nomen- Prerequisites: CHE 234, CHE 717, PSB 332 Students study oral histology and embryol- clature, methods of synthesis, and chemical or consent of instructor; class, 3hrs.; lab, 4 ogy, and dental anatomy,tooth development properties of various heterocyclic ring hrs.; credit, 4 s.h; spring. and function. Material covered provides the systems are discussed. basic anatomical knowledge required for the clnical component of the dental hygiene the Dental Hygiene Process of Care. Class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; summer (acceler- and develop a resume and cover letter. course descriptions program. Prerequisites: DHY 208, 230, 231; class, 3 ated program only), fall (postbaccalaureate Prerequisites: DHY 211, 223, 310; class, 2 Prerequisite: admission to dental hygiene pro- hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. program if not taken before matriculation). hrs.; credit 2 s.h.; fall, spring. fessional phase; class, 2 hrs; credits, 2 s.h.; fall. DHY 223 DHY 233 DHY 323 DHY 204 Dental Hygiene Clinic I Periodontology Dental Hygiene Clinic II Head and Neck Anatomy The first in a series of clinical experiences This course focuses on the etiology, histo- The second in a series of clinical experiences Students study the anatomy of the head where students apply integrated multidis- pathology, and clinical manifestations of in which students apply integrated multi- and neck. Material covered provides the ciplinary learning into clinical practice. diseases and conditions of the peridontium. disciplinary learning into clinical practice. course descriptions basic Anatomical knowledge required for Students will begin to incorporate labora- Emphasis is placed on the assessment, The student will use critical thinking skills the clnical component of the dental hygiene tory skills into a clinical environment. The diagnosis, and clinical management of to develop and implement treatment plans program. course will focus on developing clinical periodontal diseases, as well as the relation- based on evidence based standards of care. Prerequisite: admission to dental hygiene pro- competencies to the beginner clinician level. ship between systemic health/disease and Principles of time management, quality fessional phase; class, 2 hrs; credits, 2 s.h.; fall. Prerequisites: DHY 200, 208, 230, 231; periodontal health/disease. assessment and assurance are applied and clinic, 8 hrs.; seminar 1 hr.; credit 3 s.h.; Prerequisites: DHY 200, 208, 230; class, 3 incorporated to clinic management and pa- DHY 209 spring. hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. tient care. The course focuses on developing Dental Hygiene Process of Care I 250 clinical competencies to the novice clinician 251 Introduction to concepts regarding well- DHY 230/230L DHY 310 level. ness, health promotion, and disease preven- Dental Radiology Dental Hygiene Process of Care III Prerequisites: DHY 208, 223, 211; clinic, tion and their relationship to the dental Students gain a basic understanding of the Builds upon DHY 211 exploring the role of 12 hrs.; extramural clinic, 4 hrs.; seminar, 1 hygiene process of care which emphasizes fundamentals of dental radiography includ- dental hygienists as oral health promotion hr; credit, 4 s.h.; fall (accelerated BS program assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan- ing radiation physics, hygiene and safety. and disease prevention specialists. Students only), summer (postbaccalaureate program ning for patients. Basic concepts studied in Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals are introduced to the dental specialties only, concurrent with DHY 323.) the classroom setting are coordinated with of radiographic technique, the interpreta- and explore the role of the dental hygienist DHY209L Pre-clinical Lab. tion of radiographs for diagnostic accept- in each. Students apply knowledge from DHY 324 Class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. ability, and quality assurance. Concurrent courses and explore the scientific litera- Dental Hygiene Clinic III lab sessions include exposure of traditional ture for relevant information to analyze The last in a series of clinical experiences in DHY 209L and digital intraoral images on manikins clinical case studies. Students learn how to which students apply integrated multidis- Dental Hygiene Pre-clinical Lab and patients to achieve lab and clinical integrate risk assessment and evidence based ciplinary learning into clinical practice. Introduction to the dental hygiene process competence. modalities into care planning and treatment Students utilize critical thinking techniques of care emphasizing assessment, diagno- Class, 2 hrs., lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. implementation. Quality assessment and to develop treatment plans to efficiently and sis, treatment planning, implementation assurance are discussed within the context competently perform clinical skills for vari- and evaluation in preparation for direct DHY 231/231L of professional standards of care. ous types of patients with varying degrees patient care in a supervised lab setting. Skill Dental Materials Prerequisites: DHY 211, 223; class 2 hrs.; of disease. development in this lab is introduced in A study of the basic properties, selection, credit 2 s.h.; fall (accelerated BS program), Prerequisites: DHY 208, 223, 310, 323; clin- coordination with concepts presented in manipulation, and clinical management of concurrent with DHY 323, summer (postbac- ic, 12 hrs.; extramural clinic, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 DHY209 Dental Hygiene Process of Care dental materials. Laboratory/clinic sessions calaureate program only). s.h.; spring (accelerated BS program only); fall I. Instrumentation skills are also learned provide students with the opportunity to (postbaccalaureate BS program only). and developed using typodonts and student practice techniques such as pit/fissure seal- DHY 311 partners. ants, polishing of amalgam and composite Dental Hygiene Process of Care IV DHY 330 Lab, 8 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. restorations, impression taking and study This course introduces advanced topics Pathology models. related to the dental hygiene process of care. The study of basic pathology with emphasis DHY 211 Class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. Emphasis is placed on the ethics of den- on oral pathology and systemic disease. Dental Hygiene Process of Care II tistry, rules and regulations for the dental Diseases of the oral tissues and oral environ- This course is the second in a four course DHY 232 practice, various management principles, in- ment are presented with clinical features, series which builds upon the basic prin- Nutrition cluding personnel management, marketing, histopathology, and treatment modalities. ciples of the Dental Hygiene Process of Based upon the principles of biochemistry, communication and team building skills, Prerequisites: BIO 255, DHY 200, 208; Care introduced in DHY 208, Process of students review the nature and function of cultural competency in the dental office, corequisites DHY 211, 223, 233; class, 3 hrs.; Care, Pre-Clinic. Students will examine the micronutrients and macronutrients essential patient centered care and quality assur- credit, 3 s.h.; spring. etiology; systemic and oral manifestations for health. The role of diet/nutrition, form ance, finances, including revenue streams, related to a variety of medical conditions and frequency, related to general and oral collection and employee benefits. Practice DHY 341 and illnesses that may require specialized disease prevention and health promotion management models will be discussed. Stu- Pain Management Lab considerations and management related to are studied. dents will learn employment seeking skills Laboratory course in the clinical application and practice of local anesthesia techniques. DHY 420/420O Master of Science Degree DHY 706O course descriptions Students serve as patients for each other Oral Health Research Bridge Program for Associate Social and Behavioral Foundations for applying the knowledge and skills obtained This course introduces the fundamentals of Health from DHY 343. Additional coursework both qualitative and quantitative research Degree Dental Hygienists Surveys the theoretical basis for social, be- may be required to fulfill state licensing and methodologies. Topics include protocol havioral, psychological and environmental certification requirements. development, hypothesis testing, data col- DHY 442O determinants of individual and population Prerequisites: DHY 200, 208, 211, 223; lection, analysis and writing research report. Evidence-Based Dental Practice. health. Addresses health disparities, social Corequisite: DHY 343; clinic, 3 hrs.; credit, Students use PubMed and other literature- Critical analysis and application of inequalities, and cultural, gender and economic issues in oral health care. 1 s.h.; summer (accelerated program only), search databases to explore and critique evidence-based practice to the dental hy-

course descriptions Credit, 3 s.h.; fall. spring (postbaccalaureate program only). peer-reviewed dental literature. giene process of care as it relates to a diverse Prerequisites: MAT 261, 197 or their equiva- patient population. DHY 342 lent; credit, 3 s.h.; summer. Credit, 3 s.h.; summer. DHY 714O Pharmacology Biostatistics An introductory pharmacology course DHY 425O DHY 446O Develops the vocabulary of statistics and establishes foundational concepts for focusing on commonly used drugs, Dental Hygiene Care for Special Needs Educational Theories and Methods biostatistical data analysis. Introduces basic Patients. mechanisms of action, indications and Students will explore educational theories statistical topics, including probability and major adverse effects. Pharmacotherapy of Concepts related to providing oral health 252 as well as didactic and clinical teaching sampling distributions, contingency table 253 cardiovascular, CNS, endocrine, bacte- and learning models appropriate for health care for special care populations. Emphasis analysis, confidence interval estimation, rial and malignant conditions, along with sciences educational programs. Emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation hypothesis testing, statistical inference the principles of drug administration, and will be placed upon learner-centered, active and evaluation of care for individuals with and an introduction to linear and logistic pharmacokinetics are discussed. teaching models. The development and transient or lifelong physical, mental, medi- regression. Prerequisites: DHY 208, 211, 223; class, 3 use of competency-based student learning cal or social health needs. Credit, 3 s.h.; fall. hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. outcomes as a guide to instruction will be Credit, 3 s.h.; fall. discussed. DHY 715O DHY 343 Credit, 3 s.h.; fall. Dental Hygiene Master of Epidemiology for Community Oral Pain Management Science Degree Progam (MS) Health Lectures discuss recognition and manage- DHY 432/432O Study of patterns of disease and injury in ment of pain, fear, and anxiety associated the population, with special emphasis on Directed Study DHY 701O with dental treatment. Neurophysiology Gives students an opportunity to explore in oral diseases and conditions. Acquaints and pharmacology related to the adminis- Essentials of Public Health student with epidemiologic methods, depth a subject relevant to their interests. Overview of the history, philosophy and tration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide Credit, varies. including measures of disease frequency sedation are covered. Additional course scope of public health and orientation to and association, data collection systems, work may be required for state licensure. core public health functions. Incorporates surveillance and monitoring, study designs, DHY 450 the foundation for understanding popula- Prerequisites: DHY 200, 208, 211, 223; Selected Topics in Dental Hygiene sampling, control of bias and confounding, corequisite: DHY 341; class, 2 hrs.; credit, tion health, including the organization, In-depth study of a particular topic in and principles of disease screening. 2 s.h.; summer (accelerated program only), financing and delivery of health care ser- Prerequisite: DHY 714; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Dental Hygiene; Course content varies with spring (postbaccalaureate program only). vices, health policy and public health ethics. each offering. Emphasizes the scientific method as a basis Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. DHY 722O DHY 350 for community health practice, program Health Policy and Economics planning and evaluation, health policy and Community Oral Health Covers key concepts in the formulation DHY 460 research. Examines topics related to dental public and implementation of health policy with Capstone Leadership in Dental Hygiene Credit, 3 s.h.; fall. health. Basic principles of epidemiology, Students in the last professional year will emphasis on delivery, quality and costs of biostatistics, health care delivery systems, integrate clinical concepts and expertise oral health care for individuals and popula- methods of financing and quality as- DHY 703O with principles of leadership acquired tions. Explores current health policy issues sessment are reviewed. Students learn to Program Planning and Evaluation throughout the curriculum into a reflection to develop policy analysis skills. Includes an develop programs in community-based Develops comprehension of and ability paper and develop a project related to Oral overview of micro-economic theory, supply settings focusing on assessment, prevention to conduct a community assessment and and demand of health services, health care Health. design, develop, implement and evaluate and policy development. service markets, financing of health care and Prerequisites, DHY 208, 211, 310, 420; strategies to improve individual and com- Corequisites: DHY 310, 323; class, 2 hrs.; Class, 3 hrs., credit, 3 s.h.; fall and spring. munity health. Employs problem-based work-force issues. field work, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall (acceler- learning to create project work plans, logic Prerequisite: DHY 701; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. ated program only), summer (postbaccaluare- models, logical frameworks and budgets. ate program). Prerequisites: DHY 701, 714; credit, 2 s.h.; summer. DHY 751O ment, marketing, legislative and regulatory DHY 895O these structures and their appearance on the course descriptions Adult Learning Theory for Dental Hy- priorities, and communications. Overview Graduate Extension of Thesis sonogram will also be emphasized. giene Education of management, leadership and organiza- All degree students are expected to remain Prerequisite: None; lab, 12 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; Overview of adult learning theory with tional theories relevant to public health and continuously enrolled each semester, ex- fall. emphasis on linking theory to practice in health care. cluding summer semesters, until all require- dental hygiene educational settings. Ad- Prerequisites: DHY 701, 703, 714; credit, 2 ments for the degree have been completed. DMS 205 dresses the role of the educator in develop- s.h.; spring. Students maintain continuing registration Breast Sonography ment and facilitation of student-centered by indicating DHY 895O Graduate Study Students learn the principles and funda- learning activities to meet the needs of a DHY 829O Extension on the registration form and mentals of breast sonography. Exploration course descriptions diverse student population. Leadership in Oral Health paying a fee. of physics of sonography as it relates to Credit, 3 s.h.; Seminar addressing leadership skills and Credit, none. normal and abnormal breast tissue and philosophies applicable to community anatomy. Correlation with other imaging DHY 753O oral health with many topics identified by Diagnostic Medical modalities and surgical techniques in breast Clinical Instruction Methods and students. Examination of case studies to pathology is stressed and correlated with develop the ability to envision the future, Sonography (DMS) Practicum Sonomamography and breast implants. stimulate commitment to mission and Emphasizes application of adult learning Prerequisite: BIO 210, class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 goals, advocate solutions to organizational DMS 200 hrs.; credit 3 s.h; fall. 254 theory and best practices in student-cen- and community challenges, and analyze 255 Introduction to Diagnostic Medical tered learning as they apply to the clinical interactions among human and social learning environment. systems. Sonography DMS 206 Credit, 3 s.h.; Prerequisites: DHY 701, 703, 722; credit, 3 An introduction to the profession of Abdominal Sonography I s.h.; spring. diagnostic medical sonography and the The first course in a two-course series DHY 818O role of the sonographer. Students will learn covering sonographic imaging of the abdo- Public Health and Health Services DHY 831O sonographic terminology, communica- men. Students will apply general principles Research Thesis I tion, and professionalism in the clinical of sonography scanning procedures, lab setting; history of ultrasound, accreditation, Covers quantitative and qualitative designs The capstone course for the degree is a values related to patient disease processes, professional organizations, and registry for public health research, including data master’s thesis, consisting of a scholarly ultrasound characteristics of the various significance. collection, description and manipulation, written report and presentation on a topic organs, and pathology of the abdominal Prerequisite: LIB 220; class, 0.66 hr.; lab, .34 formulation of research objectives and of the student’s choosing, concerning an vasculature, liver, biliary system, pancreas, hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; fall. hypotheses, and presentation and interpre- oral health issue, all subject to approval of and spleen. tation of results. Emphasizes application of the student’s program graduate advisory Prerequisite: BIO 210; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 DMS 202 principles through critiques of oral health committee. s.h.; fall. research and development of a research Prerequisites: DHY 701, 703, 706, 714, OB/GYN Sonography I protocol. 722, 818, 827; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring, Students will learn normal and abnormal DMS 207 Prerequisites: DHY 701, 703, 714, 722; summer. female pelvis including: tumors, pelvic Fetal & Pediatric Echocardiography credit, 3 s.h.; fall. inflammatory diseases, and congenital Students participate in a comprehensive DHY 832O pelvic pathology. Students will also learn discussion about anatomy, physiology, DHY 825O Thesis II the applications and scanning methods of embryology and pathologies. Special heart obstetrical sonography including embryol- Finance and Budget Second semester continuation of master’s views in fetal and pediatric populations are ogy and the sonographic examination in Overview of health care and higher educa- thesis study under direction of the student’s included. Students will apply the echocar- early pregnancy. tion budgeting and finance. Creation of program graduate advisory committee. diography technology for the diagnosis of Prerequisite: BIO 210; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 budgets; budget processes; types of costs; Prerequisite: DHY 831O; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, congenital and acquired heart diseases. s.h.; fall. budget allocations; coding; and state and spring, summer. Prerequisite: BIO 210; class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 federal health care and higher education s.h.; fall. funding. DHY 840O DMS 204 Credit, 2 s.h.; fall. Advanced Dental Hygiene Practice Sonography Laboratory Procedures I DMS 208 The course will focus on a broad view This lab course offers beginning sonography Sonographic Physics and Instruments I DHY 827O of alternative practice settings for dental hands-on and experimental learning in the Students will apply the principles of sound, Health Administration and Management hygienists with attention to the addi- basics of selected sonography protocols: Ab- sound propagation, pulse echo instru- domen, pelvis and individual organ/blood mentation, image formation, transducers, Provides essential knowledge, skills and tional educational requirements needed for practice including content such as medical vessels. Under supervision of faculty/clinical and system operation for accurate inter- values needed to manage a health care history review, updated infection control coordinator, students will apply the didactic pretation of sonographic information and organization, including strategic planning, standards, risk management, etc. information and integration to practical image methodology. The integration of financial administration, personnel manage- Credit, 3 s.h.; lab techniques. Cross-sectional anatomy of these theories and abstract principles with their practice clinical applications will be their appearance on ultrasound. Requires Corequisite: DRA 802; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 ioral research: subjects’ informed consent; course descriptions emphasized. mastering the sonography protocols. s.h.; fall. researcher/physician conflicting interests; Prerequisites: MAT 141, MAT 261; class, 3 Prerequisite: DMS 204; lab, 15 hrs./week; confidentiality; the use of deception/place- hrs.; lab 3 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h; fall. credit, 5 s.h.; spring. DRA 805 bos in research; vulnerable research subjects; FDA and Regulatory Affairs, II research in emergency settings; the question DMS 209 DMS 216 Examines the pertinent aspects of the of the obligation to participate in biomedi- Cardiovascular Principles Abdominal Sonography I Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act as it cal research; scientific misconduct; and risks Students will learn: normal anatomy, physi- The second course in a two-course series applies to human drug and device develop- to research. ology, embryology and hemodynamics of covering sonographic imaging of the abdo- ment and manufacturing. Special consid- Prerequisite: DRA 802; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 course descriptions eration is given to the drug (brand and the heart; common pathologies of the heart; men and small parts. Students will learn s.h.; fall. generic), device, biologic and orphan drug the most common medications for the scanning procedures, lab values, ultra- approval process, as well as marketing, GLP, DRA 809 treatment of heart disease; and interpreta- sound characteristics, and pathology of the GCP, GMP and Quality System Compli- tion of normal and abnormal EKG’s. Sono- gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, urinary tract, ance. Closes with a thorough discussion of Health Epidemiology graphic studies of the heart are coordinated adrenal glands, prostate, thyroid/parathy- the FDA inspection process and enforce- Introduces students to the basic concepts with the sonography lab. (DMS 210L) roid glands and scrotum. ment options. and principles of epidemiology as they re- Prerequisite: BIO 210; class, 3 hrs.; lab. 3 Prerequisite: DMS 206; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Prerequisite: DRA 804; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 late to health care. Students learn basic skills s.h.; spring. needed to critically evaluate epidemiological 256 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; s.h.; spring. 257 literature and apply these data to health care DMS 210L DMS 218 DRA 806 decision making. Cardiovascular Laboratory Procedures I Sonography Physics and Instruments II Health Economics Prerequisites: DRA 804, 805, 807; class, 3 Complete testing protocols are practiced This course continues exploring the theo- Introduces key concepts in health eco- hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. in the lab while reviewing the physical retical and abstract principles that form the nomics, such as health care as an eco- principles related to common pathologies technological basis of diagnostic medical nomic commodity, demand and supply DRA 810 of the heart. Emphasis on Doppler, -mode, sonography. Topics will include, Doppler and distribution and equity. The course also Case Study Thesis 2-D, 3D, 4D, Vascular and fundamental physics and instrumentation, artifacts, qual- covers the methodological and practical The Capstone course for the degree is a hands-on training in pre-procedural, intra- ity assurance, and hemodynamics. Physics application of pharmacoeconomics and case study thesis, consisting of a scholarly procedural and post-procedural activities applications and collaborative learning will outcomes research. Students learn to design written report and presentation on a topic and rhythm analysis. This course includes be highly emphasized. and evaluate outcomes studies and assess of the student’s choosing, all subject to EKG and electrophysiology of the heart. Prerequisite: DMS 208; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 the impact that these studies have on health approval of the student’s Graduate Advisory Prerequisite: BIO 210; lab, 9 hrs./wk; credit, s.h.; spring. care delivery. Committee. 3 s.h.; fall. Prerequisite: DRA 807; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. Regulatory Affairs (DRA) s.h.; fall. DMS 212 DRA 811 Ob/Gyn Sonography II DRA 802 DRA 807 Health Policy Development and Analysis Applications and scanning methods of ob- Law and Health Policy of Drugs and Statistics in Clinical Research: Interpreta- Examines the roles of the federal govern- stetrical sonography will be the focus of this Devices tion and Application ment and the private sector in developing health care policy and drug regulatory course. Students will learn the sonographic A study of legal principles governing the Emphasizes the interpretation and ap- policy in a social, political, and economic examination in the estimation of gestational commercial use of drugs and devices, in- plication of common statistical procedures context. Focuses on health care reform, age, the placenta, late pregnancy, abnor- cluding contract, tort, intellectual property found in clinical research. Topics include pharmaceutical research, and systems of mal growth and development, and special and regulatory law. Policy decisions and risk experimental design, sampling, descriptive financing healthcare. procedures. Pathology associated with preg- allocations from the legal, social, ethical and statistics, estimation, hypothesis testing, Prerequisite: consent of instructor; class, 3 hrs.; nancy will be discussed. The application of economic perspectives are emphasized. p-values, power, analysis of variance, corre- credit, 3 s.h.; spring. sonography in the diagnosis and treatment Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. lation, regression, nonparametric statistics, of infertility will also be studied. and analysis of survey data. The use of Prerequisite: DMS 202; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 DRA 804 statistical software for analyzing clinical DRA 812 s.h.; spring. FDA and Regulatory Affairs, I patient data is also discussed. Advanced Topics in Regulatory Affairs Examines the pertinent aspects of the Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; summer. Examines advanced, specific areas of regula- DMS 214L Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act as it tory affairs with special emphasis on in Sonography Laboratory Procedures II applies to human drug and device develop- DRA 808 depth analysis of emerging issues in agency Provides a comprehensive overview of ment and manufacturing. Special consider- Regulations Governing Human Research developments, inter-agency agreements, normal and pathological processes of the ation is given to the drug approval process, Focuses on the principal ethical and regula- and international conferences. A single abdomen, scrotum, breast, thyroid, and the CGMPs and corresponding documentation tory concepts that formally govern the use course coordinator facilitates discussion GYN, and prepares students to examine requirements. of human subjects in biomedical and behav- among both students and invited lecturers to explore the depth and breadth of their papers, position papers, patient case studies/ nents, on a research topic of their choice. HUM 291 course descriptions respective fields. histories, manuscripts for publication, and a Prerequisite: HSC 320O; credit, 3 s.h. Introduction to Film Prerequisite: DRA 805; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 personal statement. Application of visual, literary, historio- s.h.; spring. Prerequisites: LIB 111 and LIB 112; credit, HSC 425O graphic and semiotic analysis to film. Topics 3 s.h. Educational Theories and Methods include aesthetics, film theory, visual com- First Year Seminar (FYS) Students will explore educational theories position, editing and narrative. Representa- HSC 325O as well as didactic and clinical teaching tive films by such directors as Eisenstein, FYS 101 Health Care Management and learning models appropriate for health Huston, Hitchcock, De Sica and Kurosawa Students will explore the history, role, pur- sciences educational programs. Emphasis are viewed and discussed.

course descriptions First Year Seminar Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Assists students with the transition from pose and necessary skills of the health care will be placed upon learner-centered, active s.h.; varies. high school to college by orienting them to management position. They will become teaching models. The development and College resources, career opportunities, and familiarized with and skilled at using the use of competency-based student learning HUM 340 the academic skills needed for classroom necessary techniques that a health care outcomes as a guide to instruction will be success. manager uses. Students will also learn how discussed. Introduction to Philosophy Required of all first-year students with no to handle general health care management credit, 3 s.h.; fall. Inquiry concerning the quest for certain prior college experience; class, 1 hr; credit, 1 responsibilities such as conflict resolution, knowledge, beginning with ancient Greek HSC 532O 258 s.h.; fall. budgeting, strategic planning and leader- philosophy of nature and reality (reading 259 ship. Directed Study Aristotle or his predecessors, especially Py- class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. Supervised study in health science involving thagoreans, Skeptics, Atomists); transition Health Sciences (HSC) a survey of existing knowledge, self-instruct- to the scientific revolution of the 17th and HSC 401O ed or faculty assisted inquiry into previously 18th centuries (Bacon, Descartes, LaMett- HSC 301O Public Health and Policy published data or methodologies or other rie, Hume); culminating in our century’s Health Promotion Students discuss the evolution of the public faculty approved study of a non-research two cultures, the sciences and humanities. Students relate major models and theories health system in the U.S. and its impact on nature. Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 of the field of health promotion to strategies health care delivery. With this foundation Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and Dean; s.h.; varies. for increasing health-enhancing behaviors, for understanding local, state, national, and credit, 1–3 s.h. decreasing health risk behaviors, and creat- global issues and initiatives and their impact HUM 341 ing environments supportive of healthy on health and wellness across populations, Humanities (HUM) World Literature lifestyles. students propose health policy solutions. This course reads world literature to explore class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. HUM 251 a chosen topic in depth (e.g., war in world The Novel literature). Readings, discussions and HSC 310O HSC 410O Representative novels are read and discussed lectures engage literatures from various con- Health Care Informatics Research Analysis and Methods as examples of a distinct literary form, as tinents, genres such as the novel, poetry and Provides an overview of the role of informa- Students critically evaluate allied health and reflections of social and historical events, short stories, and various time periods. tion systems in health care organizations, nursing peer-reviewed and non peer-re- or as representations of different realities or Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 students correlate these roles to the integra- viewed professional literature and correlate cultures. s.h.; varies. tion of evidence-based practice and research research to the concepts of evidence-based Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 into clinical decision making and determine practice. Students apply research design and s.h.; varies. HUM 350 the influence of information systems on methods in individual or group projects. Selected British Writers health outcomes. Prerequisite: HSC 310; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 HUM 252 An introduction to some of the major class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. s.h.; varies. British writers from the Middle Ages to The Short Story the present. Although attention is paid to Through a survey of short prose fiction, HSC 320O HSC 420O historical and biographical materials, the students study definitions and problems focus of the course is on the literary texts Writing for Health Science Professionals Grant Proposal Writing for the Health associated with the short story genre, the themselves. Health science professionals must present Sciences origins and evolution of the “modern” short Students learn the various stages of grant Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 their work clearly, technically, and compe- story, and connections between texts and tently for colleague and patient compre- writing and the grant submission process. s.h.; varies. General and specific techniques which can their historical, social and gender contexts. hension. Students will review the writing Emphasis is on American stories. increase the chances of funding of grant HUM 352 process with an emphasis on writing better Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 sentences and paragraphs, choosing better proposals will be discussed including the Survey of World Religions various sources of funding. With this foun- s.h.; varies. words, editing and proofreading. They will Religion is key in U.S. politics, commerce, dation each student will be asked to write a learn how to write research and technical grant proposal, including relevant compo- pop culture, and everyday life, yet few Americans are knowledgeable in any faith, including their own. One must understand HUM 452 Instructional Resources (INF) INF 500 course descriptions both what others believe and also how they Women Writers Undergraduate Research Project believe. This course introduces students Literature by women from various eras INF 101 Undergraduate students may participate in to the essential principles and histories of and backgrounds is considered for artistic research in various aspects of information Introduction to the Libraries and Library several world religions, with no background merit and for capacity to reveal women’s retrieval, analysis and management as it Services in any faith required or favored. understandings of female health and illness relates to their individual programs. Con- Introduces the library and its services. Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 and the factors that enhance or diminish sent of the student’s advisor and the library Identifies information resources available s.h.; varies.HUM 355 the well-being of women and girls. through the libraries’ website, including the director is required. Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 online catalog and electronic journals loca- Prerequisites: INF 101, 102, 103; credit, 1-2 course descriptions HUM 355 s.h.; spring. tor database. Discusses access to local and s.h.; varies. Science, Technology and Values regional libraries, including Fenway Library What is the relationship between science HUM 456 Consortium. Computer-based information INF 532 and values? Popular culture often portrays Literature and Medicine and quiz take approximately one hour to Directed Study scientific endeavor as diametrically opposed This course surveys various literary works complete. Supervised study in health information to value-laden activities like religion. This to explore the historical and cultural factors Credit, none; degree requirement. literacy, scholarly communication or course explores the complex dynamics affecting both the development of narra- informatics involving a survey of existing between the two. In the process, we will tives about and popular understandings of INF 102 260 knowledge, self-instructed and/or faculty 261 also explore the rationality of scientific medicine and illness. Students consider how Research Methods and Database Search- assisted inquiry into previously published clinical practice is represented in narratives; revolutions and the role novel technologies ing data or methodologies, or other faculty ap- play in them. how different forms of story-telling reflect attitudes towards illness; and how medical Students learn the basic concepts of proved study of a non-research nature. Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 narratives can function as powerful vehicles research, including search strategy and Prerequisites: consent of instructor and dean; s.h.; varies. for social critique. retrieval techniques using key word and credit, 1-3 s.h.; varies. Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 subject searching. Includes an introduc- HUM 356 s.h.; fall, spring. tion to the libraries’ research databases. Liberal Arts (LIB) Children: Fiction, Film, & Fact Computer-based information and quiz take Children in fiction and films—by adults for HUM 457 approximately 75 minutes. adults—are portrayed in a variety of ways, Modern British Writers Prerequisite: INF 101; credit, none; degree LIB 110 from demonic to angelic, from resourceful Readings, discussions and lectures focus requirement. Introduction to Academic Reading and to helpless. The class discusses these and on how two to four British writers (e.g., Writing other portrayals of children, their signifi- Virginia Woolf, D. H. Lawrence, Kather- INF 103 This course is an introduction to college- cance for children, and their relationship to ine Mansfield, E. M. Forster) reflect the Advanced Research Methods level reading and writing. It covers factual information about children. modern period, roughly from World War rhetorical analysis; summary, synthesis Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Presents sophisticated searching techniques I to World War II, in the style and subject and paragraphing skills; development of s.h.; varies. and the use of other computerized sources. matter of various genres used by the writers. Includes evaluating information found composition skills, grammar, and vocabu- Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 HUM 444 on the Internet and selection of speciality lary. Admission determined by Writing s.h.; varies. Placement or instructor consent. Successful Creative Writing databases. Also includes overviews on copy- completion is a prerequisite for LIB 111. Introduction to writing poetry and creative right, plagiarism and citation of sources. HUM 458 Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. non-fiction essays informed by analysis of Computer-based information and quiz take Modern American Writers approximately 90 minutes. writing techniques. Focus on developing This course studies selected American LIB 111 creative expression skills through writing Prerequisites: INF 101, 102; credit, none; literature from 1900 to 1939, the literary Expository Writing I and revising in response to feedback, close degree requirement. conventions and innovations of the time, Focuses on writing clear and coherent reading, and critique of the work of peers and the forces that influenced writers, summaries, reports, and essays, with and contemporary writers. INF 210 including World War I, women’s suffrage, Survey of the Literature of Chemistry special focus on understanding, using, and Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 technology, race, and ethnicity. Introduces students to the methods used for documenting college-level non-fiction texts s.h.; varies. Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 finding and utilizing chemical information. as evidence for effectively formulating and s.h.; varies. Print and electronic resources are discussed, accurately supporting a thesis. HUM 450 Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. Selected Topics including handbooks, indexes, journal and patent literature, online databases, and In-depth study of a particular topic in the information from the Internet. LIB 112 humanities. Course content varies with Prerequisites: CHE 231, INF 101, 102, 103, Expository Writing II each offering. or permission of instructor; class, 1 hr.; credit, Applies LIB 111 skills to writing a research Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 1 s.h.; spring. paper and basic literary analysis. Students s.h.; varies. write a coherent, well-documented paper, their commonsense conceptualizations of LIB 420 LIB 530 course descriptions requiring library research and the synthesis it. Using case studies and problem-based Interpersonal Communication in the Undergraduate Research Project of professional and popular sources. The learning, students learn communication Health Professions Research participation at the undergraduate literary analysis incorporates knowledge of techniques such as displaying empathy, Theory and practice of effective interper- level in various fields of behavioral sciences, literary concepts, devices, and techniques. managing groups, being assertive and sonal communication, including verbal and social sciences and humanities. Consent of Prerequisite: LIB 111; corequisite: INF 102; managing conflict. Throughout, emphasis non-verbal aspects, intercultural commu- instructor and dean. class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. is placed on the coordinated and cultural nication, empathy, assertiveness and group Prerequisites: LIB 112 and at least one elective character of interpersonal communication, process. The class emphasizes an interdis- in the field selected; credit, 1-3 s.h.; varies. LIB 120 particularly in patient-centered, inter-pro- ciplinary model of health communication, course descriptions Introduction to Psychology fessional health care contexts. drawn from readings in the humanities and LIB 532 Designed to orient students to the scientific Prerequisites: LIB 112 and OPE or LIB 253; social and behavioral sciences. Directed Study study of behavior through the exploration Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring, and Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Supervised study in behavioral sciences, of selected principles and theories of human summer. s.h.; fall, spring. social sciences and humanities involving a behavior. Topics include perception, learn- survey of existing knowledge, self-instructed ing and memory, personality development, LIB 252 LIB 460 and/or faculty assisted inquiry into previ- abnormal behavior and social influences on Introduction to Speech Selected Topics in Liberal Arts ously published data or methodologies, or behavior. Study and practice of public speaking 262 In-depth study of a particular topic in other faculty approved study of a non- 263 Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. in order to persuade or inform an audi- writing, speech communication, foreign research nature. ence. Students present several formal and languages or semiotics. Course content var- Prerequisites: consent of instructor and dean; LIB 133 informal speeches and a debate. Emphasizes ies with each offering. credit, 1-3 s.h.; varies. American Culture, Identity, and Public building confidence and competence in Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Life public presentations. s.h. LIB 590 Examines ways that individuals and com- Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. Health Psychology Field Placement I munities have perceived themselves as LIB 480 According to their interests, students are LIB 253 “American” from colonization to contem- Premedical and Health Studies Capstone matched with a field placement involving porary globalization. Students explore how Oral Communication in Health Care Seminar research or clinically oriented activities in heritage, geography, economics, gender, and Students learn to improve their speaking A capstone seminar for premedical and health psychology. Students meet regularly culture impact these perceptions. Films, and listening skills. Students practice speak- health studies majors focused on indepen- with the course coordinator to integrate narratives, ethnographies, and histories ing formally on biomedical and scientific dent research. Students discuss research their new experiences with prior knowledge. will help develop understanding of identity topics. They also practice communicating models, submit research proposals for Prerequisite: Health Psychology major or 12 formation. and writing formally on a variety of topics. seminar critique, and write interdisciplin- s.h. of Health Psychology minor coursework Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. Admission determined by results of Oral Pro- ary papers that are presented for seminar and consent of instructor; on-site, 12 hrs.; ficiency Exam or consent of instructor; class, 3 discussion. credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. LIB 205 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. Prerequisite: fourth-year Premedical and Health Professions Orientation Seminar Health Studies major or permission of instruc- LIB 591 This course introduces premedical and LIB 305 tor; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Health Psychology Field Placement II health studies majors to the key features of Medical College Preparation Course According to their interests, students are the degree program, including the interdis- Students will focus on developing quantita- LIB 512/512O matched with a field placement involving ciplinary curriculum, minor concentration tive, written and verbal reasoning skills in Health Care Ethics research or clinically oriented activities in options, and affiliated professional pathway preparation for the MCAT, DAT or OAT Students learn to identify, articulate and health psychology. Students meet regularly opportunities. It reviews resume, MCAT exams. This includes practicing skills related analyze ethical issues in the practice of with the course coordinator on a weekly and interview preparation and career self- to critical thinking and reading compre- the biomedical sciences. Drawing on the basis to integrate their new experiences with assessment. hension in scientific disciplines. They will tools of philosophical bioethics, this course prior knowledge. Prerequisites: BIO 150L and 152 or permis- also acquire proficiency in basic medical applies established ethical theories and Prerequisite: Health Psychology major; on-site, sion of instructor; restricted to premedical terminology, as well as learn to apply strate- methods of critical thinking to both long- 10 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. students; class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; fall. gies regarding standardized test-taking and standing and emerging issues. Topics may managing test anxiety. This course does not include some of the following: truth-telling, LIB 592 LIB 220 fulfill the LIB elective distribution require- new reproductive technologies, distribution Health Psychology Capstone Seminar ment. Introduction to Interpersonal Communi- of scarce resources and responsible conduct This capstone course for health psychology Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHY 274 or PHY cation for Health Professionals of research. majors focuses on refining literature search 284 or consent of instructor; 2 hrs.; credit, 2 Students acquire a theoretical vocabulary Prerequisite: LIB 112; 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; techniques, and strengthening reading, s.h.; spring. for understanding interpersonal com- fall, spring. summarization, and integration skills. Each munication and for critically examining student selects a topic, conducts library Prerequisite: MAT 151 or its equivalent; class, ate level is offered in the fields of computer MPA 529 course descriptions research, presents progress reports, and 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. science and mathematics. Students study a Health Care Issues III prepares an APA style literature review. particular subject or research topic in depth. Designed to provide students with a histori- Prerequisites: Health Psychology major, LIB MAT 171 Prerequisites: consent of instructor and dean; cal perspective of the profession, as well as 590; Pre- or corequisite: LIB 591; class, 3 Calculus I (Advanced) credit, 1-3 s.h.; varies. current issues affecting Physician Assistant hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. Derivatives, their interpretations, and their (PA) practice. Research methodology is applications are covered in depth. Topics MAT 532 investigated, building on the previous tri- Mathematics (MAT) include limits, derivative rules, implicit dif- Directed Study mester’s course, including statistical analysis. ferentiation, curve sketching, and optimiza- Supervised study in computer sciences and The student is introduced to the role of the course descriptions mathematics involving a survey of existing PA in medicine through collective and col- MAT 141 tion problems. Emphasis is on applications to biology, physics and chemistry. knowledge, self-instructed and/or faculty laborative instruction. Algebra and Trigonometry Prerequisite: by math placement; class, 3 hrs.; assisted inquiry into previously published Prerequisite: MPA 528; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Covers roots, radicals, and fractional credit, 3 s.h.; fall. data or methodologies, or other faculty ap- s.h.; fall. exponents; quadratic equations, linear proved study of a non-research nature. and quadratic functions, graphing tech- MAT 172 Prerequisites: consent of instructor and dean; MPA 530 niques, variation, exponential functions, credit, 1-3 s.h.; varies. Clinical Medicine I logarithms, log-log and semilog graphs, Calculus II (Advanced) Utilizing multiple instructional methods 264 trigonometric functions, and solving right Integration, its interpretation, and its appli- 265 MAT 763 students learn the principles of clinical triangles, with applications to biology, phys- cations are covered in depth. Topics include Advanced Statistics medicine by incorporating the pathophysi- ics and chemistry. indefinite, definite, and improper integrals, Introduces commonly practiced statistical ology of disease by system and specialty Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. as well as first order differential equations, partial derivatives and repeated integrals, methods and experimental designs used in as well as addressing clinical therapeutics. research. Topics include analysis of variance, Includes modules in Medical Terminology, MAT 150 with applications to biology, physics and regression, and nonparametric statistics. Endocrinology, Clinical Laboratory Medi- Precalculus chemistry. Prerequisite: MAT 171 or its equivalent; class, Some coursework requires interpreting and cine, EENT (ears, eyes, nose and throat), A preparation for future coursework in 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. validating statistical analyses in research Radiology, Genetics and Pulmonology. calculus, this course covers the real number papers. Class, 6 hrs.; credit, 6 s.h.; spring. system and functions and their graphs, MAT 197 Prerequisite: MAT 261 or its equivalent, or including polynomial, rational, exponential, consent of instructor; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 MPA 531 logarithmic, and trigonometric functions Computer Applications s.h.; fall. Clinical Medicine II with applications to biology, physics and This course provides a hands-on introduc- Students build upon the knowledge and chemistry. tion to Microsoft Office applications: skills attained in MPA 530 and study the Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. word-processing, spreadsheets, charting, Physician Assistant Studies – presentations, as well as computer concepts Manchester/Worcester (MPA) presentation of the following systems:, MAT 151 that are fundamental to the field of health Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease, Orthopedics/Rheumatology, Neurology Calculus I sciences. MPA 527 and Nutrition. Disorders are presented by Derivatives, their interpretations and ap- Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring Health Care Issues I system and specialty-augmented with clini- plications are covered. Topics include limits, Designed to provide students with an cal therapeutics. derivative rules, implicit differentiation, MAT 261 understanding of psychology as it influences Prerequisites: MPA 527, 530, 541, 546; curve sketching, and optimization prob- Statistics the practice of clinical medicine. Addresses corequisites: MPA 538, 542, 547; class, 7 lems. Emphasis is placed on polynomial, An introduction to descriptive and infer- skills in interviewing and communication hrs.; credit, 6 s.h.; summer. exponential, and logarithmic functions, ential statistical principles. Topics include needed in the practice of primary care. summary statistics, regression, normal with applications to biology, physics and Class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; spring. MPA 532 chemistry. distribution, hypothesis testing, and estima- Clinical Medicine III Prerequisite: MAT 150 or math placement; tion of parameters. Emphasis is placed on MPA 528 Students build upon materials taught in class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. applications to biology, chemistry, and Health Care Issues II MPA 530 Clinical Medicine I and MPA physics. Designed to highlight medical and legal 531 Clinical Medicine II and study the MAT 152 Prerequisite: MAT 141 or MAT 150, or responsibilities of Physician Assistants. presentation of the following systems and Calculus II equivalent, or consent of instructor; class, 3 Emphasis is on medical ethics, medico-legal subjects: Orthopedics/Rheumatology, Integration, its interpretation and applica- hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. issues, and health care policy. Clinical Psychiatry, Hematology/Oncology, tions are covered. Topics include indefinite, Prerequisite: MPA 527; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 Infectious Disease, and Complementary definite, and improper integrals, as well as MAT 530 s.h.; summer. and Alternative Medicine. first order differential equations, with appli- Undergraduate Research Project Prerequisites: MPA 530, 531; class, 4 hrs.; cations to biology, physics and chemistry. Research participation at the undergradu- credit, 4 s.h.; fall. MPA 538/538L skills obtained in MPA 541. Combined MPA 547 female genitalia. course descriptions Patient Assessment I lecture and active learning exercises are Physiology/Pathophysiology II Prerequisites: MPA 530, 531; class, 4 hrs.; Students learn foundational skills and designed to develop the pharmacologic and Students learn integrative human physiol- lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h.; fall. techniques required to gather a complete therapeutic skills that a physician assistant ogy and pathophysiology involving the Note: Clinical clerkships represent a full calendar year. Order of rotations is based on history and perform a thorough physical needs to enhance patient care in clinical gastrointestinal, neurological, endocrine examination of a simulated patient. Stu- practice focusing on cardiology, gastroenter- and reproductive systems with an emphasis availability of sites. dents integrate knowledge obtained in MPA ology, endocrinology, and neurology. upon homeostatic mechanisms and etiolo- 530. During laboratory sessions, students Prerequisites: MPA 530, 541; corequisite: gies of disease. The interrelationships of MPA 560 learn proper use of diagnostic equipment MPA 531; class, 3.5 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; sum- function and dysfunction at the molecular, Service Learning course descriptions and technique to perform a comprehensive mer. cellular and tissue level, organ and systemic An introduction to the concepts and physical examination of the skin, head, level provide a foundation for MPA 531 practice of service, care and responsibility. neck, eyes, ENT and CV/PV. They also MPA 543 and 532 Clinical Medicine II and III. Students perform community service and learn how to perform mental status exam. Pharmacology III Prerequisites: MPA 530, 546; corequisite: meet in seminars to discuss the work they Corequisite: MPA 530; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 3 Students build upon the knowledge and MPA 531; class, 3.5 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; sum- are doing, thus combining and integrating hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. skills obtained in MPA 541 and 542. Com- mer. service and learning. bined lecture and active learning exercises Class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; spring. MPA 539/539L are designed to develop the pharmacologic MPA 550 266 267 Patient Assessment II and therapeutic skills that a physician Emergency Medicine MPA 620 Builds upon the foundational skills and assistant needs to enhance patient care in Students learn medical disorders and trau- Professional Development techniques learned in MPA 538 to com- clinical practice focusing on inflammatory, matic injuries that commonly present to During the clinical phase, students prepare plete a thorough physical examination. infectious, and malignant. Students utilize the emergency department. Utilizing a case- for transition to the professional role by They also learn diagnostic examinations the clinical literature and evaluate patient based format, students learn the appropriate developing employment skills and learning of the pulmonary, abdominal, neurologi- cases as they relate to pharmacology. diagnostic and therapeutic measures to treat about professional practice issues. Students cal and musculoskeletal systems. Students Prerequisites: MPA 531, 542; corequisite: or stabilize patients with life-threatening learn a framework necessary to achieve and integrate knowledge of the structure and MPA 532; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. trauma or illness. maintain certification. function of the human body, coupled with Prerequisites: MPA 530, 531; class, 2 hrs.; Prerequisite: completion of all Year 1 MPA laboratory sessions emphasizing the proper MPA 544/544L credit, 2 s.h.; fall. courses; class, 1.5 hrs.; credit, 1 s.h.; summer. use of diagnostic equipment and technique, Clinical Anatomy to perform a comprehensive physical Examines human morphology and the MPA 552/552L MPA 622 examination. fundamental relationships between neu- Medical Procedures and Surgery Capstone for Physician Assistants Prerequisite: MPA 538; class, 3.5 hrs.; lab, 3 rological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, Through lectures and laboratory exercises, Students synthesize knowledge and skills hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; summer. gastrointestinal, respiratory, renal and repro- students learn how to perform procedures, obtained during the program through suc- ductive systems with conceptual presenta- such as suturing, splinting, wound care, in- cessful completion of a summative evalua- MPA 541 tions of every major region of the human travenous insertions, injections, placement tion OSCE (Objective Skills Clinical Evalu- Pharmacology I body. Emphasis is on clinical application of of nasogastric tubes, and Foley catheter ation) and a comprehensive written exam. Pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic, this knowledge. placement. Students also learn principles of By displaying competency in both analyzing and pharmacotherapeutic principles are class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. surgery, including pre-operative, intra-op- and integrating patient data, students dem- introduced to provide a foundation for the erative, and post-operative care and minor onstrate skills necessary for competent PA study of pharmacology and therapeutics. MPA 546 surgical procedures. practice. Students also develop individual Combined lecture and active learning exer- Physiology/Pathophysiology I Prerequisites: all Year 1, spring, summer MPA clinical portfolios to provide a framework cises are designed to develop the pharmaco- Students learn integrative human physiol- courses; class, 1 hr.; lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; for lifelong learning. logic and therapeutic skills that a physician ogy and pathophysiology involving the fall. Prerequisite: completion of all Year 1 MPA assistant needs to enhance patient care in cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, and mus- courses; class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; fall. clinical practice focusing on autonomic culoskeletal systems with an emphasis upon MPA 554/544L pharmacology, pulmonary, inflammatory, homeostatic mechanisms and etiologies of Special Populations MPAC 600, 601 infectious, and malignant diseases and disease. The interrelationships of function Students learn about primary care subspe- General Medicine I, II psychiatric diseases. and dysfunction at the molecular, cellular cialties, including women’s health, pediat- These rotations provide clinical experience Corequisite: MPA 530; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 and tissue level, organ and systemic level rics, and geriatrics. This class is taught in a with common diseases and the manifesta- s.h.; spring. provide a foundation for MPA 530 Clinical modular format using a variety of learning tion of acute and chronic illnesses. Learn- Medicine I. methods, including traditional lectures ing experiences include the traditional MPA 542 Corequisite: MPA 530; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 and interactive techniques, like case-based approach to direct, initial and comprehen- learning. Student experiences include s.h.; spring. sive care for patients of all ages as well as Pharmacology II simulated patient encounters that facilitate continuity of care for the individual patient Students build upon the knowledge and skills in the examination of adult male and and the family. with patients diagnosed with common MPAC 609 spatial localization, and the basics of pulse course descriptions Prerequisite: successful completion of all didac- psychiatric disorders. The student gain General Elective Rotation sequencing. tic year courses; experiential: 32-60 hrs./week familiarity with the use of DSM-IV in Upon completion, the student is able to use Prerequisite: successful completion of all for 5 weeks; credit, 5 s.h./course. classifying mental illness, and are exposed the problem-oriented approach to elicit a preprofessional courses as required for the BS to a variety of treatment modalities for medical history, perform a pertinent physi- MRI Program, or admission to the postbac- MPAC 602 psychiatric disorders. cal examination, obtain indicated labora- calaureate BS MRI program, or admission to Internal Medicine Prerequisite: successful completion of all didac- tory studies, assess the results, formulate a the MRI Advanced Certificate program; class, This rotation provides students the op- tic year courses; experiential: 32-60 hrs./week management plan, transmit information 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; summer. portunity to apply their basic medical skills for 5 weeks; credit, 5 s.h. and assist in the implementation of ap- course descriptions and knowledge to the evaluation, treat- propriate therapy for the common problems MRI 402 ment, and management of the internal MPAC 605 encountered in either of these rotations. Introduction to Clinical MRI medicine patient. Learning experiences Surgery Prerequisite: successful completion of all didac- Students become familiar with the clinical include, but are not limited to, care of This rotation provides clinical experience tic year courses; experiential: 32-60 hrs./week aspects of magnetic resonance imaging. patients (both hospitalized and outpatient) with medical conditions requiring surgical for 5 weeks; credit, 5 s.h. Students use information provided in the by accurate collection of data, identification treatment. Exposes students to the behav- didactic portion of this course along with of problems, and development of a plan for iors, techniques, and procedures involved in MPAC 609T clinical experience to acquire skills related each problem. The student further develops the setting of the operating suite. Learning to patient care and safety, basic flow of a 268 International Rotations 269 and improves his/her techniques in patient experiences include, but are not limited to, General elective rotation. magnetic resonance facility, and the basics rapport, history taking, physical examina- pre-op histories and physicals, intra-opera- Prerequisite: successful completion of all didac- of coil and protocol selection. tion, and learns to perform admissions and tive procedures and assisting, and post-op tic year courses; experiential: 32-60 hrs./week Prerequisites: MRI 305, 401, 405; RSC 310; to discharge patients. The student cares for management of surgical patients. for 5 weeks; credit, 5 s.h. corequisites MRI 410, RSC 325; class, 2 hrs.; patients undergoing involved, time con- Prerequisite: Successful completion of all credit, 2 s.h.; block scheduled 4+10 weeks; suming therapeutic regimens, providing the didactic year courses; experiential: 32-60 hrs./ fall. opportunity to gain insight, understanding, week for 5 weeks; credit, 5 s.h. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and empathy for the chronic and acutely (MRI) MRI 405 ill patient’s needs. Health promotion and MPAC 606 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safety and disease prevention are reinforced and Women’s Health MRI 305O Applications demonstrated. This rotation provides clinical experience in MRI Patient Care Students learn to understand MRI from the Prerequisite: successful completion of all normal female health care including care of In this online course, students become standpoint of safety and clinical application. didactic year courses; experiential, 32-60 hrs./ the gravid woman. It may also provide an familiar with the basics of patient care Personal safety, safety of co-workers, and week for 5 weeks; credit, 5 s.h. hrs./week for 5 opportunity to become familiar with the through the use of case studies, online patient safety and comfort are discussed as weeks; credit, 5 s.h. stages of labor, delivery of a healthy term discussions, and up-to-date online and a primary responsibility of the technologist. infant, as well as common emergencies text materials. Topics include patient Students learn about special patient care MPAC 603 encountered during labor and delivery and interactions, transfer and immobilization issues unique to MRI through a case study Pediatrics management of the high-risk pregnancy. techniques, vital signs, infection control, approach. This rotation provides clinical experience Education of patients and preventive care medical emergencies, and an introduc- Prerequisite: admission to the MRI profes- with normal infant, child, and adolescent from menarche to menopause and beyond tion to contrast media used in magnetic sional phase or Advanced Certificate program; development as well as with common are emphasized. resonance imaging. class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; summer. diseases of childhood. Learning experiences Prerequisite: successful completion of all didac- Prerequisite: successful completion of all include, but not be limited to, eliciting tic year courses; experiential: 32-60 hrs./week preprofessional courses as required for the BS MRI 410 history from the parent/patient, performing for 5 weeks; credit, 5 s.h. MRI Program, or admission to the postbac- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Procedures the appropriate developmental screening, calaureate BS MRI program; credit, 2 s.h.; and developing rapport with the patient so Students utilize knowledge obtained in 10-week summer session. that an appropriate physical examination MPAC 607 MRI Principles to understand and build can be performed. Diagnoses of common Emergency Medicine standard MRI protocols used for imaging illnesses and patient/parent education in This rotation provides clinical experience MRI 401 procedures. Protocol parameters, coil selec- preventive issues are also be emphasized. with common urgent and emergent health Physical Principles of Magnetic Reso- tion, and imaging options for all anatomic Prerequisite: successful completion of all didac- problems. Students are exposed to minor nance Imaging regions are presented. In addition, students tic year courses; experiential: 32-60 hrs./week and more serious life threatening emergen- Students learn physical principles of mag- learn advanced imaging procedures, indica- for 5 weeks; credit, 5 s.h. cies, as well as some trauma cases. Will not netic resonance imaging based on discus- tions for contrast enhanced imaging, and be scheduled in the first two clerkships. sion of both classical and quantum physics. application of post processing. MPAC 604 Prerequisite: successful completion of all didac- Topics include magnetic field properties, Prerequisites: MRI 305, 401, 405, RSC 310 Psychiatry tic year courses; experiential: 32-60 hrs./week electromagnetic spectrum, system hardware, or admission to the MRI Advanced Certifi- This rotation provides clinical experience for 5 weeks; credit, 5 s.h. instrumentation, tissue characteristics, cate Program; Corequisites: MRI 402, MRI 405, LIB 512, PSB 320 class, 3 hrs.; credit, to acquire the necessary skills to complete computers, radiation safety, pharmaceu- atoms and nuclei, properties of radionu- course descriptions 3 s.h.; fall. the required performance competencies in tics and processes. Students spend time in clides, interaction of radiation with matter, order to be eligible to apply for the ARRT the nuclear medicine laboratory learning exposure, dose, health physics, and instru- MRI 415 MRI registry exam. through a competency workbook. This mentation used in the practice of nuclear Magnetic Resonance Image Production 24 clinical hrs./week; credit 8 s.h.; fall. gives them hands on experience in a safe medicine. and Quality laboratory environment. Prerequisite for NMT 271: PHY 181 or Students utilize knowledge obtained in MRI 430 Prerequisite: BIO 210; corequisites: NMT equivalent; prerequisites for NMT 272: NMT MRI Principles to build and apply proper Magnetic Resonance Pathology 216, 272; class, 1 hr./week for 5 weeks; 215, 271; corequisites: NMT 216, 250, 270; pulse sequence parameters for optimization Students recognize common pathology seen experiential, 4 hrs./week for 10 weeks; credit, class, 2 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h./course; course descriptions of MR images. Artifact reduction based on on MR images utilizing information and 1 s.h.; spring. fall, spring. appropriate imaging option selection is dis- case studies provided online and in text. cussed. Students learn to maximize image Applying knowledge gained through the NMT 260 NMT 275 quality, while ensuring both the safety and course students prepare their own case stud- Informatics in Nuclear Medicine Positron Emission Tomography (PET) comfort of the patient. ies demonstrating their ability to select and Introduces students to the basics of com- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Prerequisites: MRI 401, 402, 410, RSC apply appropriate pathology sequences. puter hardware, principles and terminol- physics, instrumentation and procedures are 310, 325, LIB 220, or admission to the MRI Prerequisites: MRI 401, 402, 410, RSC ogy and uses of the computer in nuclear discussed along with radiopharmaceutical Advanced Certificate Program and MRI 401 310, 325, LIB 220, or admission to the MRI medicine. It provides in-depth knowledge and radioisotope of choice. Image manipu- 270 of word-processing, spreadsheet, charting, 271 and 410; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Advanced Certificate Program and MRI 401 lation and Standard Unit Values (SUV) presentation, and database management and 410; online course, 12 weeks; credit, 4 software applications. Uses of the Internet calculations are discussed in detail. MRI 420C s.h.; spring. and Intranet are studied with emphasis on Prerequisite: NMT 215; corequisite: NMT Clinical Internship I information searches for academic and pro- 216; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. Students practice skills necessary to obtain Nuclear Medicine Technology fessional purposes. Software and hardware high quality MR images while maintain- (NMT) interfaces with scintillation cameras are NMT 330C ing the safety and comfort of patients. This covered. Nuclear Medicine Internship I progressive competency based course takes Class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. Each rotation provides supervised practical place at a clinical education facility under NMT 215/215L internship education in nuclear medicine the direct supervision of a registered MR Nuclear Medicine Procedures I NMT 265 technology at hospital or radiopharmacy technologist. Students have access to the This is the first of a sequence of courses Nuclear Cardiology affiliates. Progression is contingent upon facilities, personnel, examinations, and covering the basic theory and techniques of Discusses nuclear cardiology procedures successful completion of previous rotation. materials to meet the course objectives. nuclear medicine technology imaging.Scans and related information regarding cardiol- Prerequisite: NMT 216; clinical, 36 hrs./ Prerequisites: MRI 401, 402, 405, 410, RSC are discussed in detail to cover the anatomy ogy, such as ECG interpretation, cardiac week; credit, 12 s.h.; fall. 310, 325, LIB 220; corequisites: MRI 415, and physiology, radiopharmaceutical of medications, cardiovascular disease and 430; 32 clinical hrs./wk. for 14 wks; credit, choice, imaging techniques as well as the the ischemic cascade. Pharmacologic stress NMT 332C agents will also be discussed. 11 s.h.; spring. disease process. Prerequisite: NMT 215; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Nuclear Medicine Internship II Prerequisite: BIO 210; corequisite, NMT s.h.; spring. Each rotation provides supervised, practical MRI 421C 271; class, 3hrs.; credits 3 s.h.;fall. internship training in nuclear medicine Clinical Internship II NMT 270 technology at hospital affiliates. Progression Students achieve competency in obtaining is contingent upon successful completion of NMT 216 Radiopharmaceuticals high quality MR images while maintain- Nuclear Medicine Procedures II Study of major radiopharmaceuticals used previous rotation. ing the safety and comfort of patients. This Continues discussion of the basic theory in nuclear medicine. Topics include method Prerequisite: NMT 330C, RSC 305; corequi- progressive competency based course takes and techniques of nuclear medicine of preparation, mechanism of action, site: NMT 390; clinical, 36 hrs./week for 15 place at a clinical education facility and uses technology imaging. Scans are discussed in quality control, toxicity, cost, and practical weeks; credit, 12 s.h.; spring. performance objectives based on the ARRT detail to cover the anatomy and physiology, considerations regarding their use in nuclear requirements as a measure of achievement. radiopharmaceutical of choice, imaging medicine. NMT 390 (Locations pending approval.) techniques as well as the disease process. Prerequisite: NMT 271 or equivalent; class, 2 Problem Solving in Nuclear Medicine Prerequisites: MRI 415, 420C, 430; clinical Prerequisite: NMT 215; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. The course is a discussion laboratory where hrs./wk. for 12 wks; credit, 11 s.h.; summer. s.h.; spring. students in the final semester of the nuclear NMT 271/271L, 272/272L medicine program gather in small groups MRI 425C NMT 250 Radiation Physics and Instrumentation each week with a facilitator and a new case Advanced Certificate Clinical Internship Foundations of Nuclear Medicine Tech- I and II or “problem” to discuss and research. The The student will become familiar with nology Clinical Practice The basic principles of radiation, atomic course is designed to develop the students’ the clinical aspects of magnetic resonance Provides students with the fundamentals of and nuclear physics, and instrumentation. critical thinking skills and tie together imaging, and will use the clinical experience a nuclear medicine operation; equipment, Topics include: quantum mechanics of information from their didactic course work and clinical rotations. s.h.; Boston, fall; Worcester, fall and spring; perform a comprehensive and holistic as- relationships with patients, clinical partners, course descriptions Prerequisites: NMT 215, 216, 330C; lab, 4 Manchester, fall. sessment of the patient across the lifespan. and members of the interdisciplinary hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. It includes the systematic collection, healthcare team. NUR 215/215L analysis, and synthesis of health data from Prerequisites: LIB 512 (Boston), NUR Nursing (NUR) Nursing Skills and Technologies patients and secondary sources. It develops 245/245L, 226; class, 4 hrs.; lab/clinical, 12 Students gain foundational knowledge and the organizational and critical-thinking hrs.; credit, 8 s.h.; Boston, summer; Worcester, skills, recognizing skill acquisition as an skills necessary for the planning and spring and summer; Manchester, spring. NUR 105 ongoing component of safe and effec- delivery of nursing care. It integrates the Note: The majority of provider courses are Introduction to the Nursing Profession tive nursing practice. Students begin to MCPHS nursing core competencies and front-loaded with two weeks of intense didac- course descriptions Provides foundational knowledge about utilize skills and technologies required for concepts of health promotion, risk reduc- tic components, followed by clinical immersion the characteristics of the nursing profession delivery of safe and competent nursing care. tion, and disease prevention in the clinical (30-36 hrs./week for five weeks). and introduces the student to the roles and Students learn to approach skill acquisi- laboratory setting. The course requires that responsibilities of the professional nurse. It tion as a theoretical and analytical process the student actively participates in clinical NUR 330 assists the student to affirm the choice of a that involves understanding the relevant labs and engages in cooperative learning Nursing Informatics and Health Care career in nursing. scientific principles underlying development with guidance from faculty. Technologies Boston only. class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; spring, of skill mastery. Students actively participate Prerequisites: NUR 208, 215; BIO 255, LIB Students acquire foundational knowledge of summer. in clinical simulation labs and engage in 220, NUR 208 (Boston); class, 42 hrs. per se- 272 nursing and health care informatics, gaining 273 cooperative learning with guidance from mester; lab, 42 hrs. per semester; credit, 4 s.h.; NUR 205 an understanding of the theories and social faculty. Boston, fall; Worcester, spring and summer; and economic forces influencing the devel- Nursing History, Knowledge and Prerequisite: NUR 205; corequisite: NUR Manchester, spring. opment and application of information and Narrative 208 (Boston); class, 3 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, health care technologies. Students begin Students learn the vision, mission, core 4 s.h.; Boston, spring; Worcester, fall and NUR 250 to use these technologies in the delivery of values, and philosophy of MCPHS and the spring; Manchester, fall. Chemistry of Nutrition nursing care, and learn to adapt emerging School of Nursing, as well as the history Students will analyze the basic chemical technologies to clinical nursing practice. of nursing as it has relevance for contem- NUR 226 principles of the science of nutrition and Students explore the legal and ethical rami- porary nursing practice. Students explore Pathophysiologic and Pharmacologic Ap- discuss their influence on the promotion of fications of using information and health knowledge and values including the theo- proach to Nursing Practice good health and disease prevention. Topics care technologies to improve patient safety retical underpinnings of nursing knowl- Students build on prerequisite biological will include a study of chemical compo- and the quality of health care, and protect edge, emerging nursing science, and the sciences courses and gain foundational nents of food (natural and synthetic), the patient privacy. professional behaviors expected of nursing knowledge regarding pathophysiological biochemical breakdown of food and how Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; Boston, summer; students. Students gain a broad perspec- and pharmaceutical principles. Students nutrients and vitamins function in human Worcester, summer; Manchester, summer. tive about contemporary nursing practice learn the etiology, pathogenesis and clinical metabolism. through the use of narrative. manifestations of selected health problems Prerequisite: RN licensure; class, 3 hrs.; credit, NUR 335 Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; Boston prerequiste, across the lifespan in diverse populations, 3 s.h.; varies. Provider of Care II: Child-Bearing and NUR 105 (except transfer students); summer; and the efficacious use of pharmaceutical Child-Rearing Family Health Worcester, spring and fall; Manchester, fall. agents, including the nurse’s role in safe NUR 325/325L Students apply concepts and principles medication administration. Students learn Provider of Care I: Adult and Elder NUR 208 acquired in all prerequisite and concurrent the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinet- Health nursing courses to the provision of care for Essential Concepts of Nursing ics of pharmaceutical agents and their use in Students apply concepts and principles child-bearing and child-rearing families in Students gain foundational knowledge health promotion, treatment and symptom acquired in all prior nursing courses to diverse populations and clinical settings. about essential concepts of nursing for the management across the lifespan in diverse the provision of holistic nursing care for Students develop and apply a holistic beginning nursing student. Students link populations. adults and elders with health problems in approach to the assessment, care, and man- the history and knowledge of nursing to the Prerequisites (Boston): BIO 255, NUR 215 diverse clinical settings. Students actively agement of women of child-bearing age, student’s own emerging practice. Students and LIB 220; corequisite: NUR 245; class, 6 participate in the clinical setting and engage children of all ages, and families in diverse examine essential concepts of nursing prac- hrs.; credit, 6 s.h.; Boston, spring; Worcester, in cooperative learning with guidance populations. Students also learn the use of tice and nursing science and relate them fall and spring; Manchester, fall. from school and clinical faculty. Students anticipatory guidance as a therapeutic tool to existing beliefs and attitudes. Students begin to apply foundational knowledge of to optimize health and wellness. examine the MCPHS core competen- NUR 245/245L nursing to the development of the essential Prerequisites: NUR 325/325L and 330; class, cies of critical thinking, communication, Health Assessment and Promotion nursing competencies in the clinical setting. 3 hrs.; lab/clinical, 9 hrs.; credit, 6 s.h. assessment, and technical skills, and begin This course provides foundational knowl- Through immersion in the clinical practice Note: The majority of provider courses are to apply systematic thinking and problem edge regarding nursing health assessment environment, students begin to examine front-loaded with two weeks of intense didac- solving to the practice of nursing. and promotion. It teaches the student to and enact the professional nursing role, tic components, followed by clinical immersion Prerequisite: NUR 205; class, 3 hr.; credit, 3 as well as begin to develop professional (30-36 hrs./wk. for five weeks). NUR 345 nursing practice and on today’s health care NUR 445 relevant to advanced roles in nursing profes- course descriptions Provider of Care III: Mental and Social delivery system. Provider of Care V: Coordinator of Care sion. Students will examine historical and Health Prerequisite: RN licensure; class, 3 hrs.; credit Students integrate concepts and principles contemporary professional issues related Students apply concepts and principles 3 s.h.; first semester. acquired in all prerequisite and concurrent to various advanced roles in nursing. Role acquired in all prerequisite and concurrent nursing courses. Students expand their differentiation, role transition, and role nursing courses to the provision of care NUR 425 knowledge and skills to care for patients development will be analyzed in the context for patients with psychosocial needs and Provider of Care IV: Community and with complex health problems, including of social and health care environments. psychiatric disorders in diverse populations Home Health cancer, infectious disease, trauma, and end- Students will integrate knowledge in role and clinical settings, within the context of Students synthesize and apply concepts and of-life care. Students also acquire knowledge transition and development into advanced course descriptions family and societal forces. Students develop principles acquired in all prerequisite and and simulated experiences in disaster- nursing practice as clinician, practitioner, their use of self as a therapeutic tool, and concurrent nursing courses to the provision preparedness. Students have opportunities leader, and/or educator focus on a holistic approach to assessment, of care for patients, groups and populations to learn and apply theories and principles of Class, 3 hrs; credit 3 s.h.; fall. care, and management of persons with in community and home-care settings. Stu- leadership and management in coordinating psychosocial issues and selected psychiatric dents learn community assessment processes care for diverse groups or populations. NUR 702 disorders and conditions. Students learn to and identification of resources to optimize Prerequisite: all other NUR 300-level courses; Human Diversity, Social and Policy incorporate contemporary and emerging health and wellness in selected populations. class, 1 hr., seminar/lab, 2 hrs., clinical, 16 Issues social and contextual issues as they relate to hrs.; credit, 6 s.h. 274 Students gain an understanding of popula- The student will learn to examine social, 275 the mental and social health of patients and tion health and epidemiology of disease Note: The majority of provider courses are ethno-cultural, and demographic barriers their families. Students have opportunities and examine the process by which health front-loaded with two weeks of intense didac- in seeking and receiving health care in to develop professional relationships with policy is created. Students trace the evolu- tic components, followed by clinical immersion the United States and will recommend patients, families, clinical partners, and tion of the public health system including (30-36 hrs./week for five weeks). interventions for assuring the delivery of members of the interdisciplinary health care public health nursing. Students develop appropriate and individualized health care team. and expand their professional roles and NUR 450 to diverse populations. The student will Prerequisites: NUR 325/325L and 330; relationships to provide care to individuals Member of a Profession and Capstone also learn about health care systems and credit, 6 s.h. and families in their homes and to the com- Leadership Project strategies to assume a leadership role in the Note: The majority of provider courses are munity in a variety of settings. The nursing student begins to transition management of clinical practice. front-loaded with two weeks of intense didac- Prerequisite: all NUR 300-level courses; into the role of graduate nurse. Students Class 3 hrs.; credit 3 s.h. summer. tic components, followed by clinical immersion clas, 4 hrs.; lab/clinical, 12 hrs.; credit, 8 explore issues relevant to contemporary and (30-36 hrs./week for five weeks). s.h.;Boston, spring; Worcester, spring; Man- emerging nursing practice, including the NUR 703 chester, fall. regulation and ethics of practice. Students Advanced Health Assessment NUR 350 Note: The majority of provider courses are gain a foundation for understanding local, The student will learn to conduct an Scholarly Inquiry front-loaded with two weeks of intense didac- state, national and international initiatives advanced comprehensive history, physi- This course applies the concepts and tic components, followed by clinical immersion and policies and their impact on health cal and psychological assessment of signs principles acquired in all prerequisite and (30-36 hrs./week for five weeks). across populations. Students prepare to and symptoms, pathophysiologic changes, Level I and II courses. The course intro- become a responsible and integral member and psychosocial variations of the client duces the research process, methods of NUR 426 of the local, national and global nursing across the lifespan. The student will apply qualitative and quantitative research and Community Health Nursing community. Students develop beginning diagnostic reasoning in physical diagnosis ethical considerations inherent in research. This bridge course for registered nurses pro- leadership skills through the creation and and develop a differential diagnosis based The course prepares the student to apply vides a theoretical background for the study implementation of an approved capstone on the health history and identified signs critical thinking to evaluate and critique of community health nursing emphasizing leadership project, which is undertaken and symptoms. professional literature and other sources of the assessment of interrelationships between with the guidance of faculty and clinical Class 3 hrs.; lab, 1 hr.; 45 clinical hrs.; credit information. The course correlates research individuals, families, aggregates, and com- partners, and which reflects and integrates 4 s.h.; summer. to the concepts of evidence-based practice munities in determining the health status synthesis of knowledge, skills, and values and best practice. of each. Students gain understanding of gained across the curriculum. NUR 704 Prerequisite: All NUR 200 level courses and health promotion, health maintenance and Prerequisite: all other 300-level courses; class, Theoretical Foundations of Nursing NUR 330; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h. disease prevention among populations. The 3 hrs.; seminar/leadership project/fieldwork, 1 Practice hr.; credit, 4 s.h. socio-political, economic, environmental, In this course, students will critically exam- NUR 410 and cultural impact on population health is ine conceptual frameworks and theoretical NUR 701 Professional Role Development examined. foundations and their development in the Students will examine historical, philo- Prerequisite: associate degree in Nursing; Professional Role Development for field of nursing. The focus of the course is sophical, ethical and legal aspects of nursing class, 3 hrs.; experiential, 3 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; Nurses derived from multiple disciplinary perspec- practice, contemporary issues facing nursing spring. In this course, students will compare and tives. The students will critique, evaluate, and the influence of societal trends on analyze theories and conceptual models and utilize appropriate theory relevant to nursing practice. Knowledge gained from NUR 709 NUR 820 Corequisites: PAS 515, 516, 517, 518; class, course descriptions this course provides a firm foundation to Family Health Nursing I Master’s Thesis in Nursing 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. guide advance nursing practice. Students will focus on advanced practice The student will integrate the knowledge Class 3 hrs.; credit 3 s.h. spring. nursing and the health care management of acquired in this program to complete PAS 515 pregnant women and children. The student a scholarly project which synthesizes Genetics NUR 706 will provide primary health care services to advanced practice knowledge and skills to Students analyze basic concepts in molecu- Advanced Pathophysiology pregnant women or primary care to women address substantive nursing practice issues. lar genetics and genetic testing, patterns of In this course, students will critically exam- with needs related to the reproductive The student has the option of selecting a genetic transmission, population genetics, ine advanced physiologic and pathologic system. During the pediatric section, the thesis study, a clinical project, or a grant and pedigree drawing. Application to clini- course descriptions mechanisms of diseases. The focus of the student will focus on performing com- writing experience addressing a problem in cal practice will be emphasized. course is to provide students with advanced prehensive health assessments of children primary care. Corequisites: PAS 514, 516, 517, 518; class, concepts and theories related to patho- and their families. Health promotion and Prerequisite: NUR 708; class 3 hrs.; credit, 3 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. physiological processes that occur across disease/injury prevention will be an integral s.h.; spring. the lifespan. Knowledge gained from this component of the course. The student will PAS 516 course provides a firm foundation for the also learn the diagnosis and treatment of NUR courses in development: Primary Care Psychiatry advanced practice nurse to interpret changes common pediatric illnesses and injuries. Students examine psychiatric disorders seen in normal and abnormal function and assess Prerequisites: NUR 701, 703, 706, 707; class NUR 276 in primary care medicine, including their 277 individuals’ responses to the pharmacologic 3 hrs.; 180 clinical hrs.; credit, 5 s.h.; fall. Organizational Management and epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical management of diseases processes. Leadership presentation, differential diagnosis, natural Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. NUR 810 3 credit history, and treatment. By evaluating medi- Family Health Nursing II colegal issues, such as referral, voluntary and NUR 707 Students will focus on advance practice NUR involuntary commitment, and competency, Advanced Pharmacology nursing and the health care management of Educational Theory and Curriculum students further develop critical thinking In this course the Family Nurse Practitioner adults. The student will provide compre- Design skills. students will primarily learn the knowledge hensive primary health care services that 3 credit Corequisites: PAS 514, 515, 517, 518; class, needed for safe medication prescription and are evidence-based, personalized, and cost 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. monitoring to clients across the lifespan. effective to adults with acute and chronic NUR Students will apply basic knowledge and health conditions. The student will learn Instructional Methods and Outcomes PAS 517 skills of pharmacology and therapeutics course content that includes developmental, Assessment Human Physiology and Pathophysiology used in the treatment of selected health physiological, and psychosocial changes 3 credit In this course, students will learn normal conditions. Students will explore pharma- relative to health maintenance and disease NUR physiology and pathophysiology of diseases cotherapeutics and drug interactions in prevention. affecting the autonomic nervous, cardio- Teaching and Learning for Nurse relation to common body system illnesses Prerequisite: all NUR 700 courses; class, 3 vascular, respiratory, genitourinary, and Educators, Practicum and diseases. hrs.; 180 clinical hrs.; credit, 5 s.h.; spring. immune systems. Students will also develop 3 credit Class 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h., spring. knowledge in the interpretation and ap- NUR 811 plication of laboratory and radiographic NUR 708 Family Health Nursing III Physician Assistant Studies – diagnostic studies to diagnose diseases by Evaluation Research and Statistical Students will focus on advance practice Boston (PAS) organ system, utilizing patient case studies Analysis nursing and the health care management when appropriate to help develop critical The student will learn to utilize new of older adults. The student will provide PAS 514 thinking skills. knowledge to provide high quality health comprehensive primary health care services Ethics and Professional Behavior Corequisites: PAS 514, 515, 516, 518; class, care, initiate change, and improve nursing that is evidence-based, personalized, and This course focuses on the history, profes- 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. practice. Students will learn advanced nurs- cost effective to older adults with acute and sional issues and culture of the Physician ing research concepts and skills necessary chronic health conditions. The student will Assistant profession from its inception to PAS 518 to utilize, analyze and design basic research learn course content that includes devel- present -day status. PA education, require- Clinical Pharmacology I within the clinical practice setting. Students opmental, physiological, and psychosocial ments for certification and licensure, and Students analyze the principles of pharma- will learn key concepts in statistics and changes relative to health maintenance and organizations involved in the profession are cology, pharmacokinetics, dosage forms, the practical use of statistical methods and disease prevention. analyzed by the student, along with current and dose-response relationships. Drugs software necessary for data storage, retrieval, Prerequisites: NUR 709, 810; class, 3 hrs.; issues and policies that affect the practicing affecting the autonomic, cardiovascular, and and analysis. 180 clinical hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; summer. PA. Issues such as cultural awareness, ethical central nervous systems are assessed for their Class 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h., fall. decision making and death and dying are clinical applications. introduced. Corequisites: PAS 514, 515, 516, 517; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. PAS 520 evaluating research literature. The ethics of patient interviewing, history taking, physi- PAS 540 course descriptions Clinical Pharmacology II research in health care and the importance cal examination and medical documenta- History and Physical Examination II As a continuation of PAS 518, students of research in health care and the PA profes- tion. Students will take medical histories This course is a continuation of PAS 538 analyze drugs used to treat hematologic, sion will be discussed. and perform physical examinations on with an emphasis on performing sensitive inflammatory, endocrine, and reproduc- Prerequisites: PAS 514, 515, 516, 517, 518; simulated patients and actual patients in a and specialized physical examinations as tive disorders, as well as infections and corequisites: PAS 520, 524, 527, 535; class, 3 hospital setting. well as providing exposure to common cancer. Application to clinical scenarios is hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Prerequisites: PAS 520, 524, 527, 529, 535; clinical/technical procedures that are requi- emphasized. class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. site for practicing physician assistants. Prerequisites: PAS 514, 515, 516, 517, 518; PAS 531 Prerequisites: PAS 531, 532, 536, 537, 538, course descriptions corequisites: PAS 524, 527, 529, 535; class, 3 Primary Care Medicine I PAS 537 538L; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Students examine the epidemiology, etiol- Clinical Therapeutics I ogy and pathogenesis of disease; present the Students develop an approach to the PAS 540L PAS 524/524L natural history, signs and symptoms of pro- integration and review of pathophysiology History and Physical Examination II- Gross Anatomy cesses; formulate an appropriate differential for specific diseases and its application in Laboratory Students examine human anatomy and diagnosis; use deductive reasoning to select clinical evaluations and therapeutic options Students perform technical skills and embryology through lectures and cadaver the diagnosis and choose pharmacological for patients. The student evaluates and ad- procedures that are requisite for practicing dresses the clinical therapeutic management 278 dissection. Relating this knowledge to and non-pharmacological regimens used in physician assistants. Clinical procedures are 279 future clinical applications, students present the management of common disorders seen of an assigned chronic disease and problem- demonstrated and practiced on simulated their findings to their classmates, improving in a primary care setting. solve using a patient case-based format. patients and teaching models. Utilizing communication skills. Radiographic images Prerequisites: PAS 520, 524, 527, 529, 535; Prerequisites: 520, 524, 527, 529, 535; class, clinical skills acquired in PAS 538 History are examined to compare two-dimensional class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. 2 hrs; 2 s.h.; spring. and Physical Examination I, students also images to three-dimensional anatomical continue to demonstrate and refine their structures. This course provides a founda- PAS 532 PAS 538 physical examination techniques. tion for the study of clinical medicine in Manifestations and Management of History and Physical Examination I Prerequisites: PAS 531, 532, 536, 537, 538, year two of the Program. Disease I Introduces you to your role and responsi- 538L; laboratory, 4 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. Prerequisites: PAS 514, 515, 516, 517, 518; Students examine several areas of medicine, bilities as a Physician Assistant. The course PAS 541 corequisites: PAS 520, 527, 529, 535; class, 4 including dermatology, ophthalmology, pul- provides experiences designed to develop Primary Care Medicine II hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h.; spring. monology, cardiology, rheumatology, and patient physical examination skills, as well The student will demonstrate an under- neurology. Students develop critical think- as a foundation for developing differential standing of the epidemiology, etiology and PAS 527 ing skills by utilizing the medical model of diagnoses, and producing medical docu- pathogenesis of disease; present the natural Human Physiology and learning, which includes examination of mentation. Instructional techniques include history, signs and symptoms processes; Pathophysiology II the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical lectures, demonstrations, media presenta- formulate an appropriate differential di- In this course, students will learn the presentation, differential diagnosis, natural tions, small group exercises, history taking agnosis; use deductive reasoning to select normal physiology and pathophysiology history, and treatment of disease and injury. and physical examination on simulated the diagnosis and list pharmacological and of diseases affecting the somatic nervous, Students synthesize information to develop patients. There is an associated weekly clini- non-pharmacological regimens. hematological, endocrine, reproductive, gas- diagnostic skills and treatment plans. cal laboratory (PAS 538L) required to be Prerequisites: PAS 531, 532, 536, 537, 538, trointestinal, and integumentary systems. Prerequisites: PAS 520, 524, 527,529, 535; taken with this course. 538L; 4 hrs; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. Students will also develop knowledge in the class, 6 hrs.; credit, 6 s.h.; fall. Prerequisites: PAS 520, 524, 527, 529, 535; interpretation and application of labora- class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. PAS 542 tory and radiographic diagnostic studies to PAS 535 Manifestations and Management of diagnose diseases by organ system, utilizing Electrocardiography PAS 538L Disease II patient case studies when appropriate to Students analyze and interpret electrocar- History and Physical Examination Lab Continuing to utilize the medical model help develop critical thinking skills. diogram (ECG) studies to aid in diagnosing Students develop system-focused and com- of learning first introduced in PAS 532 Prerequisites: PAS 514, 515, 516, 517, 518; multiple abnormalities, including myocar- prehensive physical examination skills. In- Manifestations and Management of Disease corequisites: PAS 520, 524, 529, 535; class, 3 dial infarction, arrhythmias, ischemia, con- structional techniques include simulated pa- I, students examine more areas of medicine, hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. duction blocks, and chamber hypertrophy. tient examinations, video presentations and including gastroenterology, nephrology, Prerequisites: PAS 514, 515, 516, 517, 518; small group meetings. Clinical laboratory endocrinology, hematology/oncology, PAS 529 class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; fall. and small group meetings involve practice orthopedics, infectious disease, surgery, Research Methods for Physician and testing sessions with physician assistant and emergency medicine. Students further Assistants PAS 536 faculty and preceptors, who critique and develop critical thinking skills to formulate Students will develop an understanding of Patient Assessment I grade physical examination skills. diagnoses and treatment plans. research methodology and design, measure- In this course students will participate in Prerequisites: PAS 520, 524, 527, 529, 535; Prerequisites: PAS 531, 532, 536, 537, 538, ment techniques, statistical analysis, and experiences designed to develop skills in class, 4 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. 538L; 6 hrs.; credit, 6 s.h.; spring. PAS 546 and management plan. PASC 605 Pharmaceutical Economics course descriptions Patient Assessment II Prerequisite: all didactic phase courses; clini- Women’s Health Clerkship and Policy Students begin to see patients in a hospital cal, approx. 300 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h. This rotation provides an exposure to the setting, further developing and reinforc- spectrum of women’s health problems and ing their diagnostic and critical thinking PASC 601 issues. Emphasis is on family planning and PEP 801 skills by composing medical histories and Pediatrics Clerkship birth control; recognition of sexually trans- Quantitative Methods in Pharmaceutical performing physical examinations on This rotation focuses on the recognition mitted disease; cancer detection; prenatal Economics & Policy patients at local hospitals. Students develop and management of common childhood care and delivery; and the evaluation of The purpose of this course is to provide differential and definitive diagnoses, docu- illnesses; the assessment of growth and gynecological problems. students with an overview of the research course descriptions menting their findings in case write-ups and development, and the counseling of parents Prerequisite: all didactic phase courses; clini- design and quantitative methodologies in orally presenting their patients to their MD regarding preventive health care, develop- cal, approx. 240 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h. economic and social sciences. The course Clinical Instructors. ment, nutrition and common psychosocial also provides a review of the research Prerequisites: PAS 531, 532, 536, 537, 538, problems. PASC 606 process and the development of research 538L; clinical, 4 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. Prerequisite: all didactic phase courses; clini- Ambulatory Medicine Clerkship ideas by examining published studies in the cal, approx. 240 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h. This clerkship facilitates the student’s areas of pharmacoeconomics, comparative PAS 547 ability to evaluate health related prob- effectiveness, health economics, pharmaco- Clinical Therapeutics II PASC 602 epidemiology, and outcomes research. 280 lems encountered in a community-based 281 Students develop an approach to the Psychiatry Clerkship setting. Students interview and examine Class 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. integration and review of pathophysiology Exposes students to patients with a variety patients, synthesize information to identify for specific diseases and its application in of emotional illnesses and disabilities in problems, and formulate and implement PEP 802 clinical evaluations and therapeutic options order to develop informed history-taking therapeutic plans. Introduction to Pharmaceutical Econom- for patients. The student evaluates and ad- and mental status examination skills. The Prerequisite: all didactic phase courses; clini- ics & Policy dresses the clinical therapeutic management ability to recognize and categorize psychi- cal, approx. 240 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h. The purpose of this course is to provide of assigned acute and chronic diseases. The atric disturbances, and the techniques of students with an overview of the economic students will problem-solve using patient early intervention and psychiatric referral PASC 607 and policy issues of the pharmaceutical and case-based formats. are stressed. Geriatrics and Rehabilitation Clerkship medical device markets. The course also Prerequisites: PAS 531, 532, 536, 537, 538, Prerequisite: all didactic phase courses; clini- This practicum presents an interdisciplinary describes the roles of the different agents 538L; clinical, 4 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. cal, approx. 240 hrs.; credit 5 s.h. approach to the multi-dimensional assess- participating in the pharmaceutical and ment and management of individuals with medical device markets. Prerequisite: PSB 320 or equivalent (Inter- PAS 590 PASC 603 functional limitations associated with aging Surgery Clerkship national students only); class 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Directed Study or resulting from chronic diseases. This rotation provides an orientation to Prerequisite: all didactic phase courses; clini- s.h.; fall. Individual didactic study directed by faculty patients of various ages with surgically cal, approx. 240 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h. in an area of expertise. PEP 803 Prerequisite: permission of instructor; credit, manageable disease. The learning experi- Qualitative & Survey Methods in Phar- 1-3 s.h.; spring, summer, fall. ences emphasize the preoperative evaluation PASC 608 and preparation of patients for surgery; Elective Clerkship maceutical Economics & Policy assistance during the intra-operative period, The purpose of this course is to provide PAS 590L This rotation is designed to provide the and the management of post-operative students with an overview of qualitative Directed Study-Laboratory student with an elective opportunity in complications. a variety of medical specialties of inter- research design and methodology ap- Individual clinical study directed by faculty Prerequisite: all didactic phase courses; clini- est to the student or to extend any of the plied to social sciences. The course also in an area of expertise. cal, approx. 300 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h. required rotations. The student will be able provides an understanding of the survey Prerequisite: permission of instructor; credit, research process and its application in the 1-3 s.h.; spring, summer, fall. to recognize conditions treatable by these PASC 604 specialties, so that they can refer patients areas of comparative effectiveness, health Emergency Medicine Clerkship appropriately and/or work within the medi- policy, outcomes research, and illness and PASC 600 This rotation provides an in-depth exposure cal discipline. drug behaviors. The relationship between Internal Medicine Clerkship to illnesses and injuries sustained by chil- Prerequisite: all didactic phase courses; clini- qualitative and quantitative research is also This rotation teaches the application of dren and adults that necessitate emergency cal, approx. 240 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h. explored throughout the course. medical knowledge to the evaluation of pri- care. Emphasis is on examination skills and Class 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. mary care problems encountered in general the performance of procedures essential to medicine. Understanding of these disorders the management of acute problems. PEP 804 is accomplished during the accurate collec- Prerequisite: all didactic phase courses; clini- Regression Analysis in Pharmaceutical tion of data, identification of problems, and cal, approx. 300 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h. Economics & Policy the development of a differential diagnosis The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of regression PEP 811 conduct decision analysis studies in the eco- PPB 325 course descriptions methods. The course also provides a work- Pharmaceutical Marketing Applications nomic evaluation of health care technolo- Introduction to Practice Management I ing knowledge of the application of the This is an introduction to marketing of gies and services. Students are introduced to the concepts array of regression models to research in the pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The Prerequisites: PEP 801, PEP 802, and MAT of pharmaceutical care, professionalism, areas of pharmacoeconomics, comparative course discusses the concepts, issues and 763 or DRA 807;class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; and the role of the pharmacist in a variety effectiveness, health economics, pharmaco- practices associated with marketing of varies of practice settings. Students will also epidemiology, and outcomes research. pharmaceuticals and medical devices in the gain knowledge in preparation for their Prerequisites: PEP 801, MAT 763 or DRA U.S. and in the international arena. Case PEP 870 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 807; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. analysis is used to demonstrate the relation- Graduate Seminar in Pharmaceutical (IPPE) rotations as well as their integration course descriptions ship between pharmacoeconomics and Economics & Policy into the Advanced Practice Management PEP 805 outcome research and marketing of health This course is a weekly seminar involving (APM) laboratory. Students will attend Behavioral Theories of Health, Illness care products. graduate students, department faculty, and weekly lectures. and Drug Use Prerequisites: PEP 802, PSB 320 (Interna- invited speakers. Prerequisite: third-year standing in PharmD The purpose of this course is to provide tional students only); class 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h. Prerequisite: Completion of first year of MS or program; recitation, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. students with an overview of the behavioral varies PhD program; class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; fall theories of health, illness and drug use, and and spring. PPB 335 with the knowledge required for selecting Introduction to Practice Management II 282 PEP 812 283 health behavior theories to conduct research Health Care Management Applications PEP 880 Students are introduced to the concepts applicable to the areas of pharmaceutical This course covers key concepts and func- MS Thesis Research in Pharmaceutical of pharmaceutical care, professionalism, economics and policy. tions of management, including strategy, Economics & Policy and the role of the pharmacist in a variety Class 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. operations, finance, and information The MS Thesis Research involves research of practice settings. Students will also systems. It introduces students to leadership under the supervision of a faculty advisor(s). gain knowledge in preparation for their PEP 806 issues in performance improvement, team It requires approval of the proposal by the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Pharmacoepidemiology Applications management, and organizational change. Advisory Committee. (IPPE) rotations as well as their integration This course introduces epidemiology as This course also presents the application Prerequisite: Completion of the first year of the into the Advanced Practice Management the scientific method of public health, and of management theory and practice to the MS program; credit, 1-2 s.h.; fall and spring. (APM) laboratory. Students will attend how it is applied to measuring drug use and management of health care organizations. weekly lectures. identifying drug use problems. Many life- Prerequisites: PEP 802, PSB 320 (Interna- PEP 890 Prerequisite: PPB 325; class, 1 hr.; lab, 3 hrs.; saving discoveries have been made through tional students only); class 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; PhD Thesis Research in Pharmaceutical credit, 2 s.h.; spring. the study of Drug Epidemiology, now varies Economics & Policy called Pharmacoepidemiology, including: The PhD Dissertation Research involves PPB 414 major adverse drug reactions, new beneficial PEP 813 two to five semester hours of research under Virology and Anti-infectives effects of drugs, causes and spread of drug Pharmacoeconomic Applications the supervision of a faculty advisor(s). It Students will learn about the commonly- requires approval of the proposal by the epidemics, and predicting drug supply The purpose of this course is to provide stu- used antibiotics, antiviral and antifungal needs for an entire country. Advisory Committee. agents through an integration of the dents with a review of advanced quantita- Prerequisite: Completion of the first two years Prerequisites: PEP 801, PEP 803, MAT 763 medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and tive analysis methodologies applied to phar- of the PhD program; credit, 2-5 s.h.; fall and or DRA 807; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies macoeconomics and outcomes research. spring. therapeutics of these agents. The therapeutic The course also explores current debates management, recognition, and prevention PEP 810 related to the evaluation of outcomes and of important infectious diseases, antibiotic Global Pharmaceutical Policy cost, and the economic assessment of phar- Pharmacy Practice–Boston allergies and resistance, as well as immuni- The purpose of this course is to provide maceuticals and medical devices. (PPB) zation, will be discussed using a variety of students with an overview of the effect of Prerequisite: PEP 801; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 problem-based and active-learning techni globalization on the research and devel- s.h.; varies PPB 275 ques. opment, production, distribution, and Health and Social Issues for the Elderly Prerequisites: fourth-year standing, BIO 255, utilization of drugs and medical devices. PEP 814 An introductory course in gerontology PSB 441, 451; class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; The course will also provide an analysis of Health Care Decision Analysis addressing a broad range of concepts and spring. globalization effect on access to health care, This is an advanced course in the method- issues associated with aged people. Topics covered include stereotypes, the aging pharmaceuticals and medical devices. ologies and applications of decision analysis PPB 419 Prerequisites: PEP 802, PSB 320 (Interna- process, ageism, life cycles, minoring issues, Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experi- in health care. The course focuses on the body changes, abuse, drug usage, alternative tional students only); class 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; ence III (IPEP III) use of decision analysis in pharmaceutical living arrangements, retirement, sexuality varies economics and policy research. The course and dementia. Part three of the overall IPEP program, this provides the student with the knowledge to class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. course provides fourth year students with an introductory community rotation. This course will provide students with pharmacy develop the student’s skills in applying PPB 528 discuss clinical and therapeutic uses of course descriptions practice experience with active learning in literature to clinical problem solving. Medication Safety herbal supplements and their roles in the a community practice setting with an op- Prerequisite: fourth-year standing, PSB 424; An interdisciplinary course designed to treatment of diverse conditions. Adverse portunity to begin the development of basic class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. expose students to a broad range of topics reactions, contraindications and precau- practice skills and interface with patients in medication safety. The course provides tions of specific herbal supplements are and health care providers. Rotations are PPB 502 a specific focus on topics relating to is- addressed. assigned through the Office of Experiential Over the Counter Drugs/Self-Care sues surrounding the provision of quality Prerequisites: PSB 442, permission of instruc- Education, and are available in the summer Students learn about non-prescription pharmaceutical, medical and nursing care. tor; corequisite: PSB 454; class, 3 hrs.; credit, preceding the fourth year, the fall, or spring medications, herbs, vitamins, homeopathic In addition pharmacy informatics, system 3 s.h.; spring every other year. course descriptions semesters of the fourth year. This rotation products, medical and para-pharmaceutical process, culture of institutions, adverse drug will consist of a 220-hour rotation to be devices used by patients for self-treatment event research, and medication use process PPB 537 completed in the time assigned. and disease state monitoring in such com- are also addressed. Students will apply inter- Veterinary Pharmacy Prerequisite: all third-year required courses; mon illnesses as cough and cold, derma- disciplinary concepts through participation Introduces veterinary pharmaceuticals experiential hrs., 220 total; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. tological and gastro-intestinal disorders, in small group discussions and discussions and their use in veterinary medicine. The pregnancy and analgesia. during lecture. A culture of medication safe- application of drug therapy to large, small, PPB 445 Corequisites: PSB 441, 451; class, 3 hrs.; ty will also be examined as a way to improve and exotic animals to obtain optimum Therapeutics I credit, 3 s.h.; fall. and increase the quality of care provided 284 therapeutic outcomes and the opportunity 285 Students become familiar with the rational by all health care professionals. The student to provide veterinary pharmacy services application of drugs to ensure optimal PPB 519 will also be encouraged to utilize the group in a community or hospital setting are therapeutic outcomes in common disease Introductory Pharmacy Practice presentation time as an error disclosure and emphasized. Additional emphasis is placed states through discussion and selection Experience IV (IPEP IV) apology workshop. on selection of appropriate drugs and drug of appropriate drug regimens; correct ap- Part four of the overall IPEP program, this Prerequisites: PPB 414; PSB 454, PSB 442; regimens for selected species for common plication of laboratory and other monitor- course provides fifth year students with an class, 3 hrs., credit, 3 s.h.; spring. disease states. Both over-the-counter and ing parameters to determine efficacy and introductory institutional rotation. This prescription medications are studied. adverse reactions; identification of drug course will provide students with pharmacy PPB 530 Prerequisites: PPB 414, PSB 432, 454; class, interactions; dosing and individualization of practice experience with active learning Undergraduate Research Project 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. therapy; and determination of therapeutic in hospital practice or other institutional Research participation at the undergraduate endpoints and goals. Sequence of topics is practice settings with an opportunity to be- level is offered, with emphasis on develop- PPB 538 closely adapted to those concurrently taught gin the development of basic practice skills ing methods and techniques to conduct Global Infectious Diseases in PSB 441 and 451. Integrated patient and interface with patients and health care research. An interdisciplinary course designed to cases bridge science and practice. providers. Rotations are assigned through Prerequisites: permission of instructor and expose students to a broad range of topics Prerequisites: PSB 328, 329; corequisites: PSB the Office of Experiential Education, and approval by department chair; lab, 3-9 hrs.; in global infectious diseases. The course 441, 450, 451, PPB 485; class, 3 hrs.; credit, are available in the summer preceding the credit, 1-3 s.h. provides a specific focus on topics in travel 3 s.h.; fall. fifth year, the fall, or spring semesters of medicine in the context of global infectious the fifth year. This rotation will consist of PPB 532 disease. In addition to pharmacotherapeu- PPB 446 an 80-hour rotation to be completed in the Directed Study tics, the public health, cultural, socio-polit- Therapeutics II time assigned. This course provides faculty-directed study ical, psychosocial, and pharmacoeconomic Continuation of a sequence of courses that Prerequisite: all fourth-year required courses; to an individual student wishing to explore aspects of global infectious diseases are also address the principles of pharmacothera- experiential hrs., 80 total; credit, 1 s.h.; fall. a particular aspect of a pharmacy practice addressed. Students apply interdisciplinary peutics and the functional consequences of related topic in greater detail. Emphasis concepts through participation in service- major diseases (see PPB 445 description). PPB 527 is placed on analysis of the pharmacy and learning, as well as small group discussions The sequence of topics is closely adapted to Interpretation of Lab Data medical literature. and presentations. The service-learning those concurrently taught in PSB 442 and The student will delineate and iden- Prerequisites: permission of instructor and ap- component is designed to provide students 454. Integrated patient cases bridge science tify commonly used laboratory tests and proval by the department chair; lab, 3-9 hrs.; with a structured learning experience that and practice. interpret their results in diagnosing and credit, 1-3 s.h. combines community service with explicit Prerequisites: PPB 445, 485, PSB 441, 450, monitoring diseases. By relating tests to the learning objectives, preparation, and reflec- 451; corequisites: PPB 414, PSB 430, 442, patient’s overall condition, the student will PPB 535 tion. 454; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. employ the principles of monitoring and Herbal Supplements Prerequisites: PPB 414, PSB 454; class, 3 determining drug effectiveness and toxicity The course reviews trends, epidemiology, hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. PPB 485 in assessing patient outcomes. manufacturing practices, regulations, and Drug Literature Evaluation Prerequisites: PPB 414, PSB 454, PSB 442; pharmaceutics, as well as resources in the Students retrieve, evaluate, and apply medi- class, 3 hrs, credit, 3 s.h.; spring. contemporary use of herbal supplements. cal and pharmacy literature. Assignments An evidence-based approach is used to PPB 540F primary provider of pharmaceutical care. disease states in oncology, nephrology, offered primarily at off-campus sites. All course descriptions Diseases and Conditions that Affect the Didactic and laboratory experiences focus cardiology and gastroenterology. rotations are six weeks in length. Required Older Population on advanced aspects of pharmacy practice, Prerequisites: PSB 430, 442, 454, PPB 414; Rotations: In patient medicine, institu- Students learn in an inter-disciplinary including patient counseling, physical corequisites: PSB 432, 502, 545, 551; class, 4 tional pharmacy practice, ambulatory care, fashion a range of topics and medical condi- exams, managerial applications, compliance hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. and community pharmacy practice. tions that affect the older population. Stu- with legal requirements, exploring complex Elective Rotations: The elective rotations dents focus on specific chronic conditions ethical and patient care issues, and self- PPB 556 may be chosen from such areas as admin- affecting the older population. In addition directed learning. Advanced Therapeutics II istration, cardiology, critical care medicine, students integrate health and social issues Prerequisite: PPB 545; pre/corequisites: PPB Continuation of Advanced Therapeutics drug information, emergency medicine, course descriptions that older individuals exhibit. Students also 411, 552, 554; class, 1 hr., lab, 3 hrs.; credit, I. This is the last of four courses that are gastroenterology, home health care, infec- work on case-based studies in an open-class 2 s.h.; spring. sequenced over four semesters. Students will tious disease, neonatology, nephrology, participation format. integrate and apply pharmacological and bi- neurology, oncology/hematology, obstetrics/ Prerequisites: PPB 414, 454; class, 3 hrs.; PPB 549 opharmaceutical principles on an advanced gynecology, pediatrics, poison information, credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Pharmacy Practice Managed Care level. Using evidence-based medicine the and psychiatry. One elective must be a The student is provided with a general student will focus on individualizing drug patient care elective. Prerequisite for all rotations: all required PPB 540E overview of managed care principles with therapy and solving complex medication-re- emphasis on selected topics to illustrate the lated problems in the treatment of selected courses; no elective or required course may be 286 Complementary and Alternative 287 role of pharmacy practice, including real- disease states in Pediatrics, Pulmonary, Ge- taken with rotations; experiential, 40 hrs./ Medicine life examples and challenges. The student is riatrics, Neurology, Psychiatry, Endocrine wk., 240 hrs. total; credit, 6 s.h. for each Provides an overview of various alterna- introduced to managed care pharmacy from and Dermatology. rotation. tive healing practices such as homeopathy, the review of cost-containment strategies Prerequisites: PPB 545, 555, 551, 432, 502; Chinese medicine, chiropractic, ayurvedic and evidence-based medicine in formulary corequisites: PPB 546, 552; class, 4 hrs.; PPB 623, 625, 633 and Shamanic medicine. Concepts of management to the examination of cutting- credit, 4 s.h.; spring. Pharmacotherapeutics I, II, and III- the health-belief system, administration edge developments. Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy and monitoring of therapy, and socioeco- Prerequisite: PPB 446; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 PPB 600 Pathway nomic issues are explored for each discipline s.h.; spring. Principles of Pharmaceutical Care This sequence of courses addresses the through lectures and experiential presenta- Introduces students to the concept of principles of pharmacotherapeutics and tions from practitioners. PPB 551, 552 Pharmaceutical Care and the pharmacist’s functional consequences of major dis- Prerequisite: BIO 151; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics responsibility for ensuring optimal health- eases. Discussion focuses on therapeutic s.h.; every other year. Seminar I, II care outcomes for the patients they serve. problem-solving and the evaluation of treatment strategies commonly used in PPB 545/545L This series involves case presentations This course is designed to prepare students followed by discussion of the presented for future pharmacotherapeutic courses. clinical practice. Emphasis includes selec- Advanced Practice Management I material using the problem based learning Clinical skills focused on include: collection of appropriate treatment regimens Part of the overall Advanced Practice approach. Cases, journal clubs, and consults tion, organization, and evaluation of patient and monitoring parameters, assessment of Management course. It emphasizes the provide the opportunity for in-depth explo- and drug information needed to render adverse drug reactions, drug interactions pharmacist as the primary provider of phar- ration of pharmacotherapeutic topics. Ele- optimal pharmaceutical care recommenda- and drug-induced diseases, determina- maceutical care. Didactic and laboratory ments of clinical practice are incorporated tions; physical assessment skills, oral and tion of therapeutic endpoints and goals, experiences focus on advanced aspects of into the small group discussion to duplicate written health care communications, and and individualization of therapy based on pharmacy practice, including patient coun- a real life clinical environment. clinical problem solving. pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic seling, physical exams, managerial applica- Corequisite for PPB 551: PPB 555; for PPB Prerequisite: Postbaccalaureate Doctor of principles as well as pharmacoeconomic tions, compliance with legal requirements, 552: PPB 556; seminar, 3 hrs.; credit, 1 s.h.; Pharmacy Pathway student; class, 3-day considerations. This series of courses builds exploring complex ethical and patient care fall, spring. intensive campus-based orientation; online on concepts and knowledge in a stepwise issues, and self-directed learning. coursework; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. approach. In the advanced course sequenc- Prerequisites: PPB 414, 418, PSB 362, 442, PPB 555 es, discussion focuses on more complex 454; pre/corequisites: PPB 551, 555, PSB Advanced Therapeutics I PPBC 601–606 therapeutic problem solving and utilizes 411; class, 1 hr.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. This is the third of four courses that are Advanced Pharmacy Experience knowledge gained previously. sequenced over four semesters. Students will Programs PPB 623 prerequisites: PPB 600, 672, 681; PPB 546/546L integrate and apply pharmacological and bi- These courses offer students experiences corequisite: PPB 623A; credit, 5 s.h. Advanced Practice Management II opharmaceutical principles on an advanced in which they communicate with patients, PPB 625 prerequisites: PPB 600, 672, 681; Second part of the Advanced Practice level. Using evidence-based medicine the professionals and peers; identify clinical corequisite: PPB 625A; credit, 6 s.h. Management course. Builds on knowl- student will focus on individualizing drug problems; and formulate solutions. Clinical PPB 633 prerequisites: PPB 625; corequisite: edge and skills acquired in part one of this therapy and solving complex medication-re- clerkship represents a full academic year PPB 633A; credit, 6 s.h.; class, one campus course. Emphasizes the pharmacists as the lated problems in the treatment of selected (1440 hours) of clinically oriented rotations meeting per semester; online coursework. PPB 623A, 625A, 633A of pharmaceutical care at their practice Pharmaceutical Sciences– delivery from public policy perspectives. course descriptions Pharmacotherapeutics I, II, and III Prac- sites. More complex and extensive patient Boston (PSB) Lecture and classroom discussions provide tice and Seminar care activities are expected and evaluated interdisciplinary approaches to difficult This series of courses engages the students by faculty preceptors. Practice site activities political, social and economic issues that Note 1: In the Doctor of Pharmacy pro- in the provision of pharmaceutical care. It are presented to small groups using online confront health care practitioners and the gram, the minimum acceptable grade in any involves small group case discussions and discussion boards. Students are expected to public. required course with a PSB prefix is C-. D experiential coursework. Students will pres- spend a minimum of 10 hours each week Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. grades may be awarded, but students must ent and discuss patient care activities from conducting patient-care activities at the repeat the course. their practice sites that correspond to topics practice sites. Students are required to pres- PSB 328

course descriptions Note 2: A number of PSB courses are being and concepts learned in the pharmaco- ent one formal presentation on campus. Physiology/Pathophysiology I developed and updated descriptions will be on therapeutic course series. Cases, journal Prerequisites: PPB 623A, 625A, 633A; class, A comprehensive course dealing with the the website (www.mcphs.edu) when available. clubs and pharmacy consults are discussed one campus meeting; online coursework; principles of mammalian physiology and experiential, 10 hrs./wk.; credit, 4 s.h. using audio and/or textual online discussion PSB 261 a basic understanding of human anatomy. boards. One oral patient case presentation Emphasizes the maintenance of normal Management is presented by students each semester on- PPB 672O functions and various abnormalities or campus. Students are expected to spend a Drug Literature Resources and Provides management concepts and analyti- stresses with the systems. minimum of 5 hours each week conducting Evaluation cal methods to effectively plan, organize, Prerequisites: BIO 151, 152, CHE 232, or 288 289 patient-care activities at the practice sites. Focuses on three specific aspects relative to direct, control and evaluate business objec- their equivalents; class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; These activities are reviewed by a faculty the medical literature: retrieval methods, tives. Emphasizes the efficient utilization of fall. preceptor. evaluation techniques and clinical human, physical and financial resources. Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. PPB 623A corequisites: PPB 623; PPB 625A application. The types of medical literature PSB 329 corequisites: PPB 625; PPB 633A corequi- are presented, compared and contrasted Physiology/Pathophysiology II sites: PPB 633; class, one meeting per semester; with regard to their applicability to clinical PSB 301 A continuation of the principles of mam- online coursework; experiential, 5 hrs./wk.; problem solving. Clinical situations and Pharmacology for Allied Health Profes- malian physiology, human anatomy and credit, 1 s.h. each course. drug-related problems are presented sionals elements of pathology presented in PSB throughout the course to illustrate the An introductory course designed to famil- 328. Includes discussions of the following PPB 668 application of the literature as a primary iarize students with commonly used drugs, systems: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastro- Pharmacotherapy Module VIII component of the clinical problem-solving their mechanisms of action, indications intestinal, renal, metabolic and reproductive Three options are available to the student process. and major adverse effects. The course fol- systems. regarding the format of this module: 1) Prerequisite: PPB 600 and Postbaccalaureate lows a disease-based format and includes Prerequisite: PSB 328 or its equivalent; class, completion of a project by the student to Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway student; class, pharmacotherapy of cardiovascular, CNS, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. improve pharmacy practice within their one campus-based meeting; online coursework; endocrine, bacterial and malignant condi- own practice site; 2) completion of a credit, 3 s.h. tions. Principles of drug administration and PSB 331 clerkship under the supervision of a faculty pharmacokinetics are also presented. Biochemistry I Prerequisites: BIO 210 and CHE 210 or PSB member either as a one four-week rotation; PPB 681O The physical-chemical properties of the 340; class 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. or 3) two two-week rotations. Rotations are Clinical Pharmacokinetics major classes of biomolecules are studied conducted on a full-time basis (40 hours Involves clinical applications of pharma- with particular emphasis on the relationship per week). This module may be completed cokinetic principles. Emphasis is placed PSB 315 between these properties and the structure anytime after the student has successfully on identification of actual and theoretical Business Statistics and function of biomolecules. completed 17 semester hours of credit. factors that contribute to variabilities in The student will learn to use descriptive Prerequisites: third-year standing, MAT 152, Prerequisites: Postbaccalaureate Doctor of pharmacokinetic parameters and associated statistics with an emphasis on the business BIO 152, and CHE 232 or their equivalents; pharmacological responses. Several dosing Pharmacy Pathway student, PPB 623, 625, environment. Also, the student will develop class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. 633; experiential, 160 hrs./semester; credit, 3 methods are critically explored, contrasted, practical skills such as how to use statistics and applied using a case history approach. s.h.; fall. as a technology to develop data and how PSB 332 Prerequisite: PPB 600 and Postbaccalaure- to use the data to make better business ate Doctor of Pharmacy student; class, one Biochemistry II decisions. The student will be challenged PPB 668A campus-based meeting; online coursework; The metabolic processes of the expression to think statistically and communicate the Pharmacotherapeutics IV Practice and credit, 2 s.h. of genetic material, energy production and Seminar statistical findings effectively. storage, and synthesis of biomolecules are Prerequisite: MAT 261; class, 3 hrs.; spring. This course is a continuation of PHA I, II, studied. Proper nutrition is examined utiliz- and III Practice and Seminar. This course ing the processes that integrate and regulate further engages students in the provision PSB 320/320O metabolism. Introduction to Health Care Delivery Prerequisite: PSB 331 or its equivalent; class, Introduces the complex areas of health care 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. PSB 333L SB 344L commonly used in drug discovery and PSB 402 course descriptions Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory Pharmaceutics Laboratory II developmental research. Pharmacology Toxicology Seminar II Introduces the physical methods used to Continuation of PSB 343. The laboratory is Prerequisite: Third year student in BS in A continuation of PSB 401 in which stu- isolate, identify, and characterize proteins designed for the student to apply pharma- Pharmacology/Toxicology program; class 2 dents will read, evaluate, analyze, interpret and nucleic acids. ceutical principles and to develop proficien- hrs., Lab 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. and present scientific literature as it relates Prerequisite: PSB 331; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 1 cy when compounding selected formula- to Pharmacology and Toxicology. This s.h.; spring. tions and employing aseptic techniques. PSB 371 course is intended to be taken concurrently Prerequisites: PSB 340, PSB 343; corequisite: Analytical Methods in Pharmacology and with Analytical Methods of Pharmacology PSB 335 PSB 341; recitation, 1 hr.; lab, 3 hrs. every Toxicology II and Toxicology II (PSB371) to integrate course descriptions Pharmaceutical Technology other week, credit, 1 s.h.; spring. This course is a continuation of PSB 370 conceptual knowledge with practical experi- focusing on students’ performance of stan- ence. Describes different stages of drug formula- dard molecular, biochemical, and analyti- Prerequisite: PSB 401; corequisite: PSB 371; tion and explores different pharmaceutical PSB 346 cal techniques used in drug discovery and excipients, preformulation testing and Physico-Chemical Properties of Drug developmental research. class 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; spring. different pharmaceutical unit operations Molecules Prerequisite: PSB 370; class 2 hrs., Lab 3 hrs.; with an emphasis on quality assurance and Reviews the basic physico-chemical prin- credit, 3 s.h.; spring. PSB 403 GMP. The course provides an overview on ciples as applied to small molecule drug de- Pharmacology Toxicology Seminar III 290 animal testing and manufacturing scale up. velopment, their pharmacological activities, PSB 372 A continuation of PSB 402 in which stu- 291 Applications of theories are emphasized and mechanism of actions in various disease Analytical Methods in Pharmacology and dents will read, evaluate, analyze, interpret through group projects, research and active states. Focuses on an understanding of Toxicology III and present scientific literature as it relates participation in discussions. organic functional groups and absorption, This course is a continuation of PSB 371 to Pharmacology and Toxicology. This Prerequisite: PSB 340; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 metabolism, distribution and excretion of focusing on students’ performance of more course is intended to be taken concurrently s.h.; spring. drugs. Drug-receptor interactions will be advanced molecular, biochemical, and with Analytical Methods of Pharmacology explored using selected examples. analytical techniques used in drug discovery and Toxicology III (PSB 4XX) to integrate PSB 340 Prerequisite: PSB 332; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 and developmental research. conceptual knowledge with practical experi- Pharmaceutics I s.h.; spring. Prerequisite: PSB 371; class 2 hrs., Lab 3 hrs.; ence. A study of the mathematical, physicochemi- credit, 3 s.h.; fall. Prerequisite: PSB 402; Corequisite: PSB 4XX; cal, and biological principles concerned PSB 350L class 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; fall. with the formulation, preparation, manu- Industrial Pharmacy Laboratory PSB 375 facture, and effectiveness of pharmaceutical Students develop pharmaceutical industry Fundamentals of Drug Development PSB 404 dosage forms. hands-on skills including: optimizing for- The student will become familiar with Pharmacology Toxicology Seminar IV Prerequisites: third-year standing, CHE 232, mula and formulation processes, testing the physical, chemical and biological principles A continuation of PSB 403 in which stu- MAT 152, PHY 270; class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 quality of final dosage forms and communi- underlying the discovery of drug molecules, dents will read, evaluate, analyze, interpret s.h.; fall. cating the experimental results using proper design, manufacture, and testing of phar- and present scientific literature as it relates scientific terminology. maceutical products. to Pharmacology and Toxicology. PSB 341 Prerequisite: PSB 343L; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 1 Prerequisites: BIO 210, CHE 210; class 4 Prerequisite: PSB 403; class 1 hr.; credit, 1 Pharmaceutics II s.h.; spring. hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. s.h.; spring. This course is a continuation of Pharmaceu- tics I, PSB 340. PSB 359 PSB 401 PSB 410 Prerequisite: PSB 340; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Marketing Pharmacology Toxicology Seminar I FDA and Regulatory Affairs s.h.; spring. An introduction to marketing as a function- A seminar-based course in which students Introduces the regulatory, legal and strategic al area of the business enterprise, including will be introduced to the reading, evalua- aspects of pharmaceutical regulation and PSB 343L an analytic review and managerial approach tion, analysis, interpretation and presenta- law through readings, lectures and discus- Pharmaceutics Laboratory I to problems in pricing and distribution of tion of scientific literature as it relates to sion. Explores the U.S. Food and Drug Designed for the student to apply pharma- goods and services in the marketplace. Pharmacology and Toxicology. This course Administration and its authority over the ceutical principles and to develop profi- class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. is intended to be taken concurrently with Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Top- ciency when compounding oral and topical Analytical Methods of Pharmacology and ics include prescription, over-the-counter, formulations. PSB 370 Toxicology I (PSB370) to integrate concep- biologic, device and cosmetics approval and Corequisite: PSB 340; recitation, 1 hr.; lab, 3 Analytical Methods in Pharmacology and tual knowledge with practical experience. regulation. hrs. every other week; credit, 1 s.h.; fall. Toxicology I Prerequisite: BIO 2XX; corequisite: PSB 370; Prerequisite: PSB 320; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 A laboratory-based course where students class 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; fall. s.h.; fall. will be introduced to and given the opportunity to perform standard molecular biology and animal handling techniques PSB 411 ic quantitative methods, including decision as well as managed care organizations and PSB 432 course descriptions Pharmacy Law analysis and quality of life assessment. other consumers. The marketing of health Pharmacokinetics II Examines state and federal legal require- Prerequisites: MAT 261, SSC 210; class, 3 care on a more general level also is explored. A continuation of Pharmacokinetics I with ments associated with pharmacy practice hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. Case analysis is used to demonstrate various discussion on the influence of physiochemi- and operations including regulation of marketing concepts. cal factors on the bioavailability of drugs pharmacy personnel, pharmacies, phar- PSB 420/420L Prerequisite: PSB 359; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 and their in–vivo performance. Includes the macy departments, controlled substances, Pharmaceutical Analysis/Laboratory s.h.; fall. kinetics of drug disposition following their dispensing functions, and prospective drug Introduces the hypothesis and practice of administration by intravenous infusion and review and counseling. drug analysis. Covers the preparation of PSB 424 intravenous bolus and oral multiple dosing. course descriptions Prerequisite: fourth-year standing; PPB 321, drug samples for analysis, developing and Research Methods in Pharmacoepidemi- Discusses pharmacokinetics of drugs that 322; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. validating different analytical methods. ology follow a two-compartment model and the Covers detection and analysis of drug Pharmacoepidemiology is introduced principles of non-linear kinetics. Involves PSB 412 metabolites and degradation products. Lab through concepts and methods used to clinical applications of pharmacokinetic Medical Patients’ Rights and Profession- experiments are planned to help students measure the source, diffusion, and use of principles and factors that contribute to the als’ Liabilities apply the techniques learned in class and drugs in populations. Emphasis is placed on variability in pharmacokinetics of selected Facilitates identification and analysis of build their hands-on skills. determining pharmaceutical care outcomes drugs. Prerequisite: CHE 232; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 and identifying potential or real drug use Prerequisite: PSB 430; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 292 medical patients’ legal rights from the 293 beginning to the end of life, and health care hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. problems. s.h.; fall. providers’ corresponding legal responsibili- Prerequisite: third-year standing (PharmD ties. program only); class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; PSB 435 Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. PSB 421 spring. Introduction to Business Pharmacoepidemiology Introduces students to the fundamentals of PSB 415 Pharmacoepidemiology is introduced PSB 425 business on a cross functional and compre- Accounting through concepts and methods used to Health Care Management hensive level. Explores all major business Introduces the principles and practices of measure the source, diffusion, and use of Introduces students to theories and disciplines. Designed for those students modern accounting. Lectures and classroom drugs in populations. Emphasis is placed on practices of business development and who have little or no business background. discussion provide a basic understanding determining pharmaceutical care outcomes management in a variety of health care Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. of how business transactions are recognized and identifying potential or real drug-use settings, including hospitals and integrated and how this information is used in mak- problems. systems, managed care organizations, and PSB 436 ing business decisions. Accounting rules, Prerequisite: Postbaccalaureate Doctor of in pharmacy services. Explores current Business Policy measures, formulas, ratios, and techniques Pharmacy Pathway student; online course- management techniques and performance Introduces students to business responsibil- are covered in this overview course. work; credit, 2 s.h.; fall, spring. measurement practices used by various ity by exploring the relationship between Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. professionals in the provision of health care shareholders and stakeholders. Students PSB 422 services. learn that social responsibility includes PSB 416 Drug Education Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. not only philanthropy, but also a focus on Managerial Accounting Principles and methods of drug education, fulfilling the political, legal, economic and With financial accounting as a foundation, for both medical and nonmedical drug PSB 430 ethical responsibilities expected by the busi- the student will become familiar with the use, are presented and discussed, with an Pharmacokinetics I ness stakeholders. accounting principles, concepts and tech- emphasis on the actual development and A study of absorption, distribution, metab- Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. niques that are used by health care providers implementation of specific informational olism, and elimination (ADME) processes to guide them in decision making. As such, materials and educational programs. using compartmental concepts and factors PSB 438 the student will focus on cost/revenue Prerequisite: PSB 329 or equivalent, or that influence these processes. Emphasis is Ethics and Research Integrity placed upon determination of pharmaco- relationships, cost systems, preparation and consent of instructor; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Examines the principal ethical, legal and kinetic parameters from blood/urine data s.h.; fall. analysis of budgets, etc. following administration of a single dose of regulatory concepts that formally gov- Prerequisite: PSB 415 or consent of instructor; drugs by various routes. Additionally, the ern clinical research, including informed class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. PSB 423 course includes topics on the influence of consent and evaluations of risk. Focuses on Pharmaceutical/Health Care Marketing physiochemical and formulation factors on the implication of the preclinical data and PSB 418 Introduces students to the concepts, issues the bioavailability of drugs, and therefore good laboratory practices on clinical trial. Pharmacoeconomics and practices associated with marketing of their in vivo performance. Discusses conflicts of interest and assur- Introduces students to economics in health health care in the U.S. Particular interest is Prerequisite: PSB 340; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 ances necessary for research integrity and care delivery with an emphasis on the selec- paid to the servicing, product development s.h.; spring. reliability. tion of drug therapy and formulary man- and sales to a variety of health care custom- Prerequisite: PSB 410; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 agement. Covers various pharmacoeconom- ers including hospitals and other providers s.h.; spring. PSB 440 PSB 445 dents apply these principles to the design antiasthmatics will be presented. Integrated course descriptions Molecular Biotechnology Sales of Pharmaceuticals and Medical and use of therapeutic proteins, vaccines with PSB 442. This course reviews molecular and cellular Products and nucleic acids, including small interfer- Prerequisite: PSB 451 or its equivalent; coreq- biology and emphasizes the application of Explores sales and selling strategies for ing RNA (siRNA), anti-sense molecules uisite: PSB 442 or consent of instructor; class, recombinant DNA technology to present medical products in a regulated envi- and gene therapy in various disease states. 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. day biotechnology. The course reviews both ronment, including selling/negotiation Students learn about federal regulatory theoretical and practical aspects of recombi- techniques and sales agreements, emphasiz- issues relating to these biotechnological PSB 456 nant protein expression, vaccine design and ing the special concerns of FDA regarding products. Entrepreneurship gene therapy. promotional material, advertisement, and Prerequisite: PSB 332; corequisites: PSB 451, Introduces students to the process of

course descriptions Prerequisite: PSB 332 or equivalent, or consent of instructor; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 sales collateral in a regulated environment, 441; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. developing, financing, growing and exiting s.h.; spring. including off-label uses. a business venture. The course includes Prerequisite: PSB 423; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 PSB 451 how to protect intellectual capital, how to PSB 441 s.h.; spring. Pharmacology I raise capital, both in the private and public markets, how to value a company for a sale Medicinal Chemistry I Introduces the student to the science PSB 446 or merger. The role of venture capitalists, A study of the effect of chemical functional of pharmacology with emphasis on the investment bankers and angels as a source groups on the physiochemical properties, Health Care Finance basic principles of pharmacology, gene of capital is discussed. 294 biological activity, kinetics of medicinal A thorough understanding of the principles therapy factors modifying drug responses, 295 Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. agents. Agents affecting the autonomic ner- and concepts of finance as they apply to the dose-response relationships, and indepth vous system are considered in detail. Drugs health care industry is provided. The course consideration of the effects of drugs on the PSB 457 acting on the central nervous system are utilizes financial tools and strategies to autonomic nervous system, on antacids, his- introduced. Integrated with PSB 451. understand the business of the health care tamine, and eicosanoids and on the central Pharmacognosy Prerequisites: fourth-year standing, PSB 332 environment. nervous system. Integrated with PSB 441. The student will understand and dis- or its equivalent; corequisite: PSB 451 or Prerequisite: PSB 320 or consent of instructor; Prerequisites: fourth-year standing, PSB 329 cuss natural products from plants, their consent of instructor; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. or its equivalent; corequisite: PSB 441 or manufacture, assay and use in humans. s.h.; fall. consent of instructor; class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 The themes to be emphasized include PSB 447 s.h.; fall. procedures of chemical analysis (extraction, PSB 442 Fundamentals of Business Law isolation and analysis of plant constituents) Medicinal Chemistry II Introduces students to the study of law PSB 453 and pharmacological methods to study medicinal properties of plants (pharmaco- A continuation of CHE 441. The discus- as it relates to business organizations. Experimental Pharmacology dynamics of plant constituents). sion of central nervous system agents is Explores all aspects of the court system and This elective hands-on laboratory is Prerequisites: PSB 442, PSB 454, or consent concluded. Other topics include cardiovas- judicial process, including torts, contracts, designed to give the interested student an of instructor; class, 3 hrs.; spring. cular agents, diuretics, endocrine hormones, employment, etc. Emphasis on relationship opportunity to engage in pharmacological antidiabetic agents, and anti-cancer drugs between the law and ethics. research, with emphasis on cardiovascular PSB 458 are discussed in detail. Integrated with PSB Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. pharmacology. The use of the rat as an 454. in vivo model for the investigation and Pharmaceutics Seminar Prerequisite: PSB 441 or its equivalent; coreq- PSB 448 evaluation of antihypertensive agents and Students develop abilities to search, evaluate uisite: PSB 454 or consent of instructor; class, Business Communication the use of in vitro isolated heart and atrial literature and deliver presentations. Includes 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Introduces the student to the basic preparations are examples of the types of presentations from visiting scientists from concepts, theories and principles of oral experimentation which are performed by local pharmaceutical and biotechnology PSB 444 and written, including electronic, com- the students. Laboratory reports and an companies on the latest developments in Organizational Development munication as they relate to the business oral presentation are required. Enrollment the pharmaceutical field. A thorough review of organizational environment. Demonstrates the importance limited to six, fourth-year students. Corequisite: PSB 335; class, 1 hr; credit, 1 development and improvement practices is of effective business communication, both Prerequisites: PSB 451 and consent of instruc- s.h.; spring the basis for this course, including the roles formal and informal. Explores the basic pat- tor; lab, 6 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h. and values of such corporate attributes as terns of business letters and the fundamen- PSB 460 training and resource development, culture, tals of report writing. PSB 454 Principles of Toxicology I planning and strategy implementation. The Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. Pharmacology II A lecture-based course designed to focus of lectures and materials is on the introduce the student to the discipline of identification of organizational strengths A continuation of PSB 451 and the PSB 450 discussion of central nervous system drugs toxicology with an emphasis on its applica- and weaknesses as well as their remedy. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology tion to basic science research. Principles of Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. is concluded. Cardiovascular, renal, and Students learn fundamental principles and endocrine pharmacology is presented. toxicology, including non-organ and organ concepts in recombinant DNA technology In addition, cancer chemotherapy and system targeted toxicity, will be discussed as and its application to pharmaceuticals. Stu- well as mechanisms of toxicity, toxicokinet- ics, chemical carcinogenesis, genetic, liver, PSB 532 thesis of proteins. Bases of theoretical and Prerequisite: PSB 811; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 course descriptions and kidney toxicity. Directed Study experimental approaches to conduct protein s.h.; spring. Prerequisite: PSB 329; Corequisite: PSB 462; Provides faculty-directed study to an binding studies are considered in detail. Class 3 hr.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. individual student wishing to examine a Prerequisite: PSB 332 or consent of instructor; PSB 815 particular topic in pharmacology in greater class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Drug Metabolism PSB 461 detail. Emphasis is placed on the student’s The metabolism of drugs and other foreign Principles of Toxicology II analysis of the scientific literature. Faculty- PSB 807 compounds is considered. Emphasis is This course is a continuation of PSB 460. assisted instruction in all areas of pharma- Unit Operations placed on those substances that are of Cardiovascular, hematological and respira- cology is available. Imparts a firm understanding of various therapeutic importance. Phase I and Phase course descriptions tory toxicology is presented. Applications in Prerequisites: consent of instructor and depart- industrial operations used in the manufac- II metabolism, hepatic and intestinal drug the field of toxicological are presented and ment chair; credit, 1-3 s.h. (6 s.h. max.) turing of pharmaceutical dosage forms in metabolism, pharmacogenetics variability, discussed. order to lay a foundation for other courses active metabolites and toxicity, drug-drug Prerequisite: PSB 460; Corequisite: PSB 464; PSB 535 dealing with the specific aspects of dosage and herbal-drug interactions, in vitro class 3 hr.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Senior Research Project or Industrial form development and manufacture. systems, in-vivo methods, and inducers Internship Class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. of CYP450 isozymes are all considered in PSB 462 Research participation at the undergradu- depth. PSB 808 Prerequisite: PSB 332 or consent of instructor; 296 Basic Pharmacology I atelevel for superior students, with emphasis 297 A lecture course designed to introduce the on the methods and techniques of research. Advanced Physical Pharmacy I class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. student to the science of pharmacology with Offered at the discretion of the division. An analysis of the theory of physical chemi- emphasis on its application to basic science Prerequisites: permission of instructor and cal properties such as solubility, diffusion, PSB 818 research. Principles of pharmacology, in- approval by division director; lab, 3–6 hrs., dissolution, interfacial phenomenon, and Laboratory Rotations cluding pharmacokinetic and pharmacody- credit, 1–3 s.h. rheology and their application in the devel- Provides new graduate students oppor- namic relationships will be discussed as well opment of dosage forms. tunities to gain preliminary hands-on as the effects of drugs on the autonomic PSB 541 Prerequisite: PSB 340 or consent of instructor; experience in laboratory techniques and nervous system, cardiovascular system, renal Principles of Pharmacoeconomics and class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. to identify an area of research of potential system and eicosanoids. Outcomes Research interest. Prerequisite: 4th year BS in Pharmacology/ This course provides an overview of PSB 809 Lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 1 s.h. Toxicology program; class 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; pharmacoeconomics (PE) and outcomes Advanced Physical Pharmacy II fall. research (OR) concepts and methodologies An analysis of the theory of physical chemi- PSB 819 and aims to provide future practitioners cal properties and their applications in the Graduate Seminar PSB 464 with the knowledge and skills needed to drug dosage form design, and in vitro evalu- An interdisciplinary seminar required for Basic Pharmacology II understand and utilize information form ation and stabilization of dosage forms. all graduate students in the pharmaceutical This course is a continuation of PSB 462 PE and OR studies in the decision making The course reviews the theory of chemical sciences offered each semester. presenting effects of drugs on the central process. degradation and isothermal and solid-state Class, 1 hr./week; credit, 1 s.h. with a cumu- nervous system, respiratory and endrocrine Prerequisite: 5th year standing in the PharmD degradation. lative maximum of 3 s.h. for MS and 6 s.h. systems. Additionally, antibiotics, antivirals, program; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Prerequisite: PSB 808 or consent of instructor; for PhD. antifungals as well as cancer chemotherapy class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. and antiasthmatics will be presented. PSB 720 PSB 820 Prerequisite: 4th year BS in Pharmacology/ Good Manufacturing Practices Compli- PSB 811 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry I Toxicology program; class 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; ance Advanced Physiology I The rational utilization of drug structure- spring. Explores in depth the promulgated regula- Basic aspects of cell physiology, including activity relationships in the design of new tions through which the Federal govern- nerve and muscle cell function as well as drugs is considered. Specific topics include PSB 530 ment controls drugs, cosmetics and diag- the central nervous, autonomic nervous and enzyme inhibition as a tool to develop Undergraduate Research Project nostics. Major emphasis on understanding endocrine systems are studied in relation to new therapeutic agents and AIDS virus as Research participation at the undergraduate the need for and the intent of regulations homeostasis. potential target for drug design. level for superior students, with emphasis and developing mechanisms for implemen- Prerequisite: consent of instructor; class, 2 hrs.; Prerequisite: PSB 442 or consent of instructor; on the methods and techniques of research. tation and compliance. credit, 2 s.h.; fall. class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h. Offered at the discretion of the division. Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and PSB 812 PSB 822 approval by division director; lab, 3-6 hrs.; PSB 802 Advanced Physiology II Enzyme Kinetics credit, 1-3 s.h. Chemistry of Macromolecules A continuation of PSB 811. Circulatory, An introduction to the steady state and Covers structure, stability, properties, isola- respiratory and renal systems are examined. rapid equilibrium kinetics of enzyme cata- tion, purification, identification, and syn- lyzed reactions. Velocity equations for uni- extravascular routes. produce physiologic response. Emphasis PSB 856 course descriptions reactant and multireactant enzyme reactions Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. is placed on the functioning of G-protein Selected Topics in the Neurosciences are studied through computer modeling of linked receptors. Exposes the student to recent developments kinetic data. The kinetics of various enzyme PSB 836 Class, 3 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. in the fields of the neurosciences. Topics inhibitors are also examined. Pharmacodynamics include receptor pharmacology, blood-brain Prerequisite: PSB 802 or consent of instructor; A detailed study is made of the chemis- PSB 846 barrier transport, presynaptic modulation, class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. try, mechanism of action, and pathologic Advanced Toxicology CNS control of cardiovascular functions, indication of certain cardiovascular and psy- Considers the absorption, distribution and thermoregulation, neurotransmitter phar- PSB 824 chotherapeutic agents. More limited studies excretion of a toxicant; metabolism of toxic macology, and epilepsy. course descriptions Colloidal and Interfacial Phenomena of certain antispasmodic compounds and substances; and various drug-related and Prerequisite: consent of instructor; class, 1 hr.; A study of interfacial and colloidal proper- analgesic substances lend support. non-drug related factors influencing toxi- credit, 1 s.h.; varies. ties of chemical, biological and pharmaceu- Prerequisites: PSB 841, 842, or equivalents; cology. Emphasis is on the systemic site of tical significance. Surface thermodynamics, class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. action for toxins, types of injury produced PSB 860 properties of monomolecular films, rheo- in specific organs or systems, and the agents Chromatography logical measurements, and micellization are PSB 837 that produce such injury. Discusses the practical application of studied from a theoretical consideration and Vascular Physiology and Pharmacology Prerequisite: PSB 842; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 chromatography with emphasis on liquid a practical approach. s.h.; fall. 298 Provides the interested student with a de- chromatography, reviewing the theory and 299 Prerequisites: PSB 808, 809; Physical Chem- tailed study of the systemic and pulmonary basic principles of chromatography as a istry; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; circulations. An emphasis is placed on the PSB 850 separation tool, and techniques of method varies. physiological and pharmacological regula- Pharmacogenomics development and validation. tion of vascular tone. Pharmacogenomics is the study of the Prerequisites: graduate admission and CHE PSB 825 Prerequisites: PSB 811, 812 or equivalents; entire spectrum of human genes that deter- 717 or equivalent, or consent of instructor; Novel Drug Delivery Systems I class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h. mine drug response, and is the impetus for class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. The study of the principles involved in the development of personalized medicine. the formulation of various controlled- PSB 840 This course examines known interrelation- PSB 861 release drug dosage forms and mechanisms Advanced Biopharmaceutics ships between drug efficacy or toxicity and Chromatography Laboratory responsible for drug release. The emphasis A study of the physicochemical proper- the causal genetic variants. Fundamental Provides lab experience in the development is placed on the orally administered dosage ties and formulation factors which affect principles of genetics and gene expres- and validation of the HPLC method for the forms and transdermal delivery systems. biological availability and the processes of sion are discussed, as well as the analytical analysis of pharmaceuticals by evaluating Prerequisites: PSB 808, 809; class, 3 hrs.; drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, techniques specific to genomics. Recent the effects of molecular structures and the credit, 3 s.h.; varies. and excretion. Pharmacokinetic aspects of publications related to pharmacogenomics selection of columns and mobile phases in drug therapy, graphical representation, and and its clinical consequences are analyzed. the practical development of the HPLC PSB 826 interpretation of blood and urine data are Prerequisite: graduate status or permission of method. Novel Drug Delivery Systems II emphasized. instructor; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. Corequisite: PSB 860 for graduate students The study of the principles involved in the Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. without previous instrumentation experience; formulation of various controlled-release PSB 851 lab, 6 hrs.; credit, 1 s.h.; spring. drug dosage forms and mechanisms of drug PSB 841 Bio-organic Chemistry release from such dosage forms. The empha- Advanced Pharmacology I Reviews the organic chemistry of biological PSB 865 sis is placed on transdermal and peptide/ The pharmacological response is examined catalysts including the essentials of enzy- Drug Screening protein drug delivery systems. as the interactions between the physico- matic reactions. Emphasizes enzyme and Provides practical training in the qualitative Prerequisites: PSB 808, 809; class, 3 hrs.; chemical properties of a drug and the body coenzyme structure and functions, mecha- evaluation of drug compounds from the credit, 3 s.h.; varies. tissues. Explores the interactions of drugs nisms of action and modes of inhibition. standpoint of type of response and possible with whole tissue and individual receptors. Prerequisite: PSB 332 or consent of instructor; site and mechanism of action, based on PSB 835 Emphasizes analysis of ligand binding data. class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. differential pharmacological characteristics, Advanced Pharmacokinetics Class, 3 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. and the classification of these compounds An advanced study of pharmacokinetic PSB 855 according to determinative response features principles pertaining to ADME processes as PSB 842 Care and Use of Laboratory Animals into proper pharmacologic categories. they apply to mammillary and other com- Advanced Pharmacology II Provides information for the graduate stu- Prerequisite: PSB 841, 842 or equivalent, or plex pharmacokinetic models. Emphasizes Principles, methods and techniques em- dent on the various animal welfare agencies consent of instructor; class, 1 hr.; lab, 4 hrs.; the utility of multi-compartment concepts ployed in the evaluation of drug effective- and the proper care and use of laboratory credit, 2 s.h.; fall. in the analysis of blood/urine data following ness are presented together with informa- animals involved in scientific experimenta- the administration of the drug by intra and tion on drug interactions with receptors to tion. Class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; fall. PSB 872 one seminar hour. In no case shall more PHY 272L and magnetism, DC and AC circuits, ray course descriptions Special Problems in Pharmacology than three research credits be taken until Foundations of Physics I Laboratory and wave optics, atomic and nuclear phys- A student may be permitted by the Gradu- after the proposal has been approved by the This introductory calculus-based laboratory ics. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis, ate Council to undertake a less extensive Advisory Committee, the Dean of Research (1 s.h.), taken concurrently with PHY270 problem-solving, pathways to solutions, and investigation than that of the PhD dis- and Graduate Studies. for those degree programs that require it, assessing mathematical results. Recom- sertation or to participate in a field-study Time and credit to be approved by the major provides hands-on experience which assists mended as preparation for professional program at an off-campus site. This inves- professor. and enriches student learning. Emphasis is school admissions tests (MCAT, OAT, and tigation/field-study program is conducted placed on interpreting basic problems and DAT). in the areas of the student’s major or minor PSB 895 translating verbal, pictorial, diagrammatic, Prerequisite: PHY 280 or equivalent; class, 3 course descriptions field of study and is open to all doctoral Graduate Study Extension symbolic, mathematical, and graphical hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. graduate students having completed at All degree students are expected to remain representations. least two years of doctoral study and two continuously enrolled each semester, ex- Corequisite: PHY 270, lab, 3 hrs; credit, 1 PHY371 semesters of research credits. Students are cluding summer semesters, until all require- s.h.; fall, spring. Applied Radiopharmacy expected to prepare a proposal including ments for the degree have been completed. This clerkship affords students exposure and the nature of the field work, the study Students maintain continuing registration PHY 274/274L participation in the practice of radiophar- objective, the field-study site, the field-work by indicating PSB 895 Graduate Study Foundations of Physics II macy. It includes the purchasing, com- supervisor and other topics related to the Extension on the registration form and pounding, storage, dispensing, and quality 300 In this introductory course/laboratory, 301 student’s major/minor field of study. The paying a fee. students study concepts, principles and control of radioactive pharmaceuticals. The proposal is to be approved by the stu- Credit, none. applications of electricity and magne- student also observes clinical diagnostic dent’s graduate advisory committee several tism, DC circuits, ray and wave optics, procedures in nuclear medicine and attends months prior to beginning the program. At Physics and Radiopharmacy atomic and nuclear physics. Emphasis is conferences. the conclusion of the field-study program, (PHY) placed on interpreting basic problems in Prerequisite: PHY 385 or equivalent admis- the student and field supervisor submit a terms of physics concepts and principles, sion by consent of instructor; clinical clerkship, report to the graduate advisory committee and translating between verbal, pictorial, 4 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall, spring. and the dean of Research and Graduate PHY 181 diagrammatic, symbolic, mathematical, and Studies. A cumulative maximum of two General Physics graphical representations. Recommended PHY 381 semester hours may be applied toward the A non-calculus presentation of classi- for students requiring a broad knowledge of Radiation Physics and Instrumentation graduate degree. The amount of credit cal physics for students in allied health basic physics. Presents the basic principles of radiation, awarded for a special problem is subject to programs. Topics include: Newton’s Laws of Prerequisite: PHY 270 and PHY 272L or atomic and nuclear physics, and instru- review by the graduate advisory commit- Motion, work and energy, simple harmonic equivalent; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 4 mentation. Topics include: quantum tee and the dean of Research and Graduate motion, and waves. Course also covers elec- s.h.; spring. mechanics of atoms and nuclei, properties Studies or Graduate Council. This course is tricity, magnetism and atomic physics. of radionuclides, interaction of radiation not subject to tuition remission. Prerequisite: MAT 141 or equivalent; class, 4 PHY 280/PHY280L with matter, exposure, dose, health physics, Credit, 1-2 s.h.; varies. hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. Physics I and instrumentation used in the practice of In this in-depth calculus-based course/ nuclear medicine. PSB 875 PHY 270 laboratory, students study the concepts, Prerequisite: NMT 271, PHY 181 or Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms Design Foundations of Physics I principles and applications of rigid body equivalent; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 3 Application of pharmaceutics, physi- In this introductory calculus-based course, mechanics, mechanical vibrations and s.h.; fall. cal pharmacy and pharmacokinetics in students study concepts, principles and waves, sound, and mechanical properties a systematic approach to design and applications of physics drawn from rigid of fluids and solids. Emphasis is placed on PHY 385/385L development of pharmaceutical dosage body mechanics, vibrations, waves, and critical analysis, problem-solving, pathways Radiopharmaceutics form. It includes preformulation, selection thermodynamics. Emphasis is placed on to solutions, and assessing mathemati- A study of the major radiopharmaceuticals of dosage form and its excipients, selection interpreting basic problems and translating cal results. Recommended as preparation used in nuclear medicine. Topics include of processes, application of quantitative between verbal, pictorial, diagrammatic, for professional school admissions tests method of preparation, mechanism of techniques of optimization and process of symbolic, mathematical, and graphical (MCAT, OAT, and DAT). action, quality control, toxicity, cost, and drug registration. representations. Recommended for students Prerequisite: MAT 152 or equivalent; class, 3 practical considerations regarding their use Class, 2 hrs.; lab, 9 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. requiring a broad knowledge of basic hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. in nuclear medicine. physics. PHY270L provides the associated Prerequisites: NMT 281, PHY 381 or equiv- PSB 880 laboratory for degree programs requiring it. PHY 284/PHY284L alent; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h. Research Prerequisite: MAT 152 or equivalent; class, 3 Physics II Four semester hours required for the hrs; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. In this in-depth calculus-based course/ master’s degree and seven or eight semester laboratory, students study the concepts, hours required for the doctorate, including principles, and applications of electricity Radiography (RAD) RAD 220/220L radiographer and successfully complete the gain a clear awareness of laws and policies course descriptions Radiographic Exposure Principles I required competency evaluations. Progres- related to pharmaceuticals in imaging. sion contingent upon successful completion Prerequisite: MRAS student; class, 3 hrs.; RAD 201C, RAD 202C, Explains and discusses X-ray production and emission, X-ray-matter interactions, of previous rotation. credit, 3.s.h.; spring. Radiography Internship I, II image receptors, exposure factors, process- Prerequisite: RAD 303C; experiential, 24 Supervised clinical experience in radiog- ing and other factors related to image hrs./wk.; credit, 6 s.h.; spring. raphy. The student observes and performs RAS 708 diagnostic imaging procedures while com- production. Radiobiology, Fluoroscopy & Health pleting required competency evaluations. Prerequisite: MAT 141 or 151, RAD 110; RAD 370 Physics Two rotations, one of 15 weeks and one of class, 3 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. Problem Solving in Radiography Students will examine the importance of course descriptions 10 weeks’ duration. Progression contingent Offered in the final semester of the radiog- protecting individuals from the harmful ef- upon successful completion of previous RAD 221/221L raphy program to integrate and synthesize fects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. rotation. (Locations pending approval.) Radiographic Exposure Principles II the full content of the program utilizing a Students will explore the radiation safety Prerequisites for RAD 201C: RAD 205, 210, Continuation of Radiographic Exposure combination of online and classroom activi- regulations and regulating agencies that 220, 240 and RSC 305; prerequisite for RAD Principles I, with a focus on image quality ties, including problem solving and self impact the modern imaging environment. 202C: RAD 201C; experiential, 16 hrs./week and evaluation. The design and utilization assessment techniques, to improve clinical The RA student will build on the funda- spring, 32 hrs./week summer; credit, 4 s.h. of a quality assurance program to achieve decision making skills. mental principles of radiobiology, protec- (201C), 5 s.h. (202C). Prerequisites: RAD 211, 221, 240, RSC 305, 302 optimal image quality with minimal radiation, exposure and dose and will implement 303 tion dose is discussed. 310; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. plans to integrate these principles in the RAD 205 Prerequisites: RAD 220, 240; class, 3 hrs.; proper operation of fluoroscopic equipment Radiography Foundations: lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. resulting in optimal image quality. Introduces radiography students to the use Radiology Assistant Studies Prerequisite: MRAS student; class, 2 hrs.; of ionizing radiation in health care. Topics (RAS) include the principles of radiation safety, RAD 240 credit, 2.s.h.; spring. radiologic credentialing and professional X-ray Radiation Physics organizations, customer service and an Students study the X-ray circuit, rectifica- RAS 701 RAS 710 overview of the history of radiology and tion, thermionic diode tubes, and the Procedures, Evaluation & Clinical Path- Anatomy and Physiology for Radiologist medicine. production and characteristics of X-rays. ways I* Assistants Prerequisite: accepted into the Radiography Prerequisites: MAT 141, 150, or 151, PHY Students will formulate the knowledge Students will review anatomy, physiol- program; class, 1 hr.; experiential, 70 hrs./ 181 or equivalent; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; and skill set needed to perform advanced ogy and body homeostasis as it relates to semester; credit, 2 s.h.; summer. summer. radiologic procedures of the chest, breast, radiologic and clinical applications. This heart and musculoskeletal systems and will include the integumentary, musculosk- RAD 210/210L RAD 250 related interventional procedures. Students eletal, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, Radiographic Procedures I Image Critique in Radiography explore proper pre-procedure prepara- lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, Includes instruction in positioning termi- Students develop critical thinking skills and tion, post-procedural care, indications and and reproductive systems. nology, anatomy, and image evaluation integrate information from didactic courses contraindications for the procedures, and Prerequisite: MRAS student; class, 2 hrs.; utilized during radiographic procedures. and clinical rotations through small group potential complications with emphasis on credit, 2.s.h.; spring. Special considerations relating to trauma discussions of case studies. clinical pathways, best clinical practice and and pediatric patients are discussed. Simu- Prerequisites: RAD 211, 221, 240; class, 3 documentation. Online with onsite inten- RAS 711 lated exams are performed. hrs.(5 weeks); credit, 1 s.h.; summer. sive this semester* Procedures, Evaluation & Clinical Path- Prerequisite: BIO 110, 210; class, 3 hrs.; lab, Prerequisite: MRAS student; class, 2 hrs.; ways II 2 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. RAD 303C credit, 2.s.h.; spring. Students will formulate the knowledge Radiography Internship III and skill set needed to perform advanced RAD 211/211L Supervised clinical experience in radiog- RAS 705 radiologic procedures of the abdomen, Radiographic Procedures II raphy. The student observes and performs Radiologic Applications of Pharmacology genitourinary, gastrointestinal, reproduc- Includes operating room procedures, diagnostic imaging procedures while com- Students are introduced to pharmaceuticals tive systems and related interventional portable radiographic procedures, skull and pleting required competency evaluations. common to radiologic procedures and ad- procedures. Students explore proper pre- facial bone radiography, and procedures Prerequisite: RAD 202C; experiential, 24 dress indications, contraindications, compli- procedure preparation, post procedural requiring contrast media. The indications hrs./wk.; credit, 6 s.h.; fall. cations, the intended use of drugs and their care, indications and contraindications for and contraindications of contrast media effect on physiology and pathophysiology. the procedure, and potential complications are discussed and laboratory simulation is RAD 304C Students will apply the principles of proper with emphasis upon clinical pathways, i.e., utilized. Radiography Internship IV delivery and documentation of procedure- best practices and observation reporting to Prerequisite: RAD 210; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 2 Continuation of internship sequence. related pharmaceuticals, accurate patient be considered for each procedure. hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. Students perform radiographic proce- assessment and monitoring before, during Prerequisites: RAS 701, 705, 708, 710; class, dures under the supervision of a qualified and after drug administration. Students will 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; summer. RAS 715C RAS 811 RAS 820 literature. Students will work on articles for course descriptions Clinical Preceptorship I Procedures, Evaluation & Clinical Path- Research Evaluation in Radiology publication or presentation to be given in Radiologist-mentoring the clinical experi- ways III Students critically evaluate radiologic sci- a professional forum. Students participate ence is crucial to the RA’s development Students will formulate the knowledge ences peer-reviewed and non peer-reviewed in case study presentations and acquire and together they will establish goals and and skill set needed to perform advanced professional literature and correlate research effective communication and other skills for expectations for this portion of the curricu- radiologic procedures of the central nervous to the concepts of evidence-based practice. workplace leadership. lum based on the uniqueness of the imaging system and related interventional studies. Students apply research design and methods Prerequisite: RAS 811, 825, 818; class, 2 hrs.; center and the practice. The emphasis will Students explore proper pre-procedure through individual projects, group projects, credit, 2 s.h.; spring. be on performing imaging procedures safely preparation, post procedural care, indica- and case studies. course descriptions and effectively and observing radiologists’ tions and contraindications for the pro- Prerequisite: MRAS student; class, 3 hrs.; RAS 832 interpretations in the areas of but not cedure, and potential complications with credit, 3 s.h.; summer. Professional Practice Seminar II exclusive to the thorax, abdomen, genito- emphasis upon clinical pathways, i.e., best The RA student is introduced to a variety of urinary and gastrointestinal system. RA practices and observation reporting to be RAS 825C professional RA experiences. Students per- interns must complete ARRT competency considered for each procedure. Clinical Preceptorship III fect their initial observation and reporting requirements. Prerequisites: RAS 711, 715C, 725/725L; Radiologist-mentoring the clinical experi- skills and participate in presentations from Prerequisites: RAS 701, 705, 708, 710; Expe- class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. ence is crucial to the RA’s development. visiting professionals on the latest develop- riential, 270 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. ments in the field. Students work collab- 304 Together student and mentor establish 305 RAS 815C goals and expectations for this clinical oratively to complete a final professional RAS 725/725L Clinical Preceptorship II experiencee based on the uniqueness of the project suitable for seminar discussion. Advanced Patient Assessment, Communi- Radiologist-mentoring the clinical experi- imaging center/practice. The emphasis is Students will spend time on campus for the cation and Management with Lab* ence is crucial to the RA’s development on performing imaging procedures safely final intensive in this program. Proper assessment of health status, inclusive and together they will establish goals and and effectively and observing radiologists’ Prerequisite: RAS 825C, 828, 831; class, 2 of cultural, ethnic and age differences is the expectations for this portion of the curricu- interpretations in the areas of, but not hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; summer. foundation of quality care. In this course lum based on the uniqueness of the imaging exclusive to, the cardiac and central nervous the RA intern is introduced to a model center and the practice. The emphasis will systems. RA interns must complete ARRT RAS 835C for clinical thinking which builds skills be on performing imaging procedures safely competency requirements. Clinical Preceptorship IV such as history taking, interviewing, basic and effectively and observing radiologists’ Prerequisite: RAS 811, 825, 818; experien- Radiologist-mentoring the clinical experi- assessment, and physical examination. The interpretations in the areas of but not exclu- tial, 420 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. ence is crucial to the RA’s development. student will be able to interpret lab results sive to the musculoskeletal and reproductive Together the student and mentor establish and recommend modifications to the system. RA interns must complete ARRT RAS 828 goals and expectations for this clinical procedures and/or actions based on the data competency requirements. Pathophysiology & Image Critique II experiencee based on the uniqueness of the obtained. The lab is designed for students Prerequisites: RAS 711, 715C, 725/725L; Students take a systemic approach to the imaging center and practice. The emphasis to apply principles and develop proficiency. experiential, 315 hrs.; credit 3 s.h.; varies. study of pathophysiology. Pathophysi- is on performing imaging procedures safely Online with onsite intensive this semester* ological concepts and terminology, and and effectively and observing radiolo- Prerequisites: RAS 701, 705, 708, 710; class, RAS 818 pathophysiology of the hematologic, gists’ interpretations in the areas of but 3 hrs.; lab, 1 hr; credit, 4 s.h.; summer. Pathophysiology & Image Critique I cardiovascular, pulmonary, nervous, not exclusive to interventional studies. RA Students will take a systemic approach to endocrine and multiple interacting systems interns must complete ARRT competency RAS 727 the study of pathophysiology. Pathophysi- are covered. Basic imaging evaluation skills requirements. Medicolegal Issues and Health Care ological concepts, terminology, and patho- are presented to differentiate normal and Prerequisite: RAS 825C, 828, 831; experien- Systems physiology at the cellular level, integumen- abnormal structures. Students are guided tial, 360 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Students are exposed to an analysis of health tary, skeletal, muscular, digestive, urologic in an understanding of the correlation of care services provided within the United and reproductive systems are covered. Basic anatomy, pathology and physiology as it RAS 842 States of America. The evolution, structure, imaging interpretation evaluation skills relates to radiologic imaging. Advanced Imaging and Interventional financing, and regulation of the nation’s are presented to differentiate normal and Prerequisite: RAS 811, 825, 818; class, 3 hrs.; Procedures health care institutions will be covered. In abnormal structures. Students are guided credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Students learn to identify the major ana- addition, medical ethics, legal issues, quality in an understanding of the correlation of tomic structures, vasculature, and organ sys- of care, risk management and current topics anatomy, pathology and physiology as it RAS 831 tems depicted in axial, sagittal and coronal related to the radiologic imaging profession relates to radiologic imaging and image ob- Professional Practice Seminar I planar images common to CT and MRI. will be studied. servation in a case-based learning approach. Students will further apply concepts taught Additionally, imaging from other modalities Prerequisite: MRAS student; class, 3 hrs.; Prerequisites: RAS 711, 715C, 725/725L; in Research Evaluation in Radiology as they will be identified, analyzed and evaluated to credit, 3 s.h.; fall. class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. conduct research-oriented bibliographic give the RA intern competence in providing inquiry with an emphasis on evidence- patient care across the modalities. Invasive based review and synthesis of applicable procedures and image post processing will also be discussed. 220, MAT 141, 150, or 151, PHY 181 hands-on experience documenting and per- examined--cancer nomenclature, radiation course descriptions Prerequisite: RAS 825C, 828, 831; class, 3 or PHY 270; class, online plus 10 hrs. total forming CT exams within the clinical set- oncology team, phases of cancer treatments, hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; summer. classroom; credit, 3 s.h.; summer and fall. ting under direct supervision by a registered basic principles of carcinogenesis, diagnosis technologist. This course is competency- and cancer management tools. The needs RSC 315 based and students will be assessed through of the cancer patient are probed to include Radiologic Science (RSC) nutritional needs as it relates to treatment. CT Imaging competency exams to document achieve- Radiation and its properties are examined. ment of clinical objectives This course is designed to provide students Radiation therapy equipment and basic RSC 110 Prerequisites: RSC 310, 315, 325; BIO an overview of CT instrumentation, imag- parameters are integrated as related to the Medical Terminology for the Radiologic ing applications, physics, data acquisition 110, 210; admission to the CT Certificate clinical environment. Diagnostic radiogra- course descriptions Sciences and history. Students will learn to apply Program; clinical, 32/hrs/week for 12 weeks; phy principles are reviewed. The course consists of a medical terminol- theory to different types of CT equipment credit, 9 s.h.; summer Prerequisites: RSC 110, 305, 325; lecture, 2 ogy overview with a major emphasis on the and data acquisition systems. hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. Radiologic Sciences. Prerequisite: RTT 260 or NMT 271 or RAD RSC 435C Prerequisite: enrollment in the MRI, Nuclear 240; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. CT Clinical Practicum II RTT 262 Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, or This course is designed to allow the student Foundations of Radiation Therapy II Radiography program; class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 RSC 325 to gain hands on experience at document- Part II of a two-part foundations course. s.h.; summer. 306 Clinical Pathophysiology ing and performing advanced CT proce- Focuses on assessment-based tests of con- 307 This course focuses on the clinical patho- dures within the clinical setting under direct cepts covered in the first foundation course. RSC 287 genesis of human disease as a consequence and indirect supervision by a registered Includes (but is not limited to) critical Radiation: Protection and Biology of abnormalities and alterations of normal technologist. This is a competency based thinking exercises (peer reciprocal question- Presents the basic principles, concepts and physiologic function, based on a cellular course and students will be assessed through ing and answering). procedures of radiation protection and and molecular framework. Study will center competency exams and clinical objectives. Prerequisites: RTT 201C, 260, 280; lecture, radiobiology. Topics include radiation units, on the interrelationship between the patho- Prerequisites: RSC 425C, admission to the 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. principles of radiation protection, absorbed physiologic mechanisms of disease and CT Certificate Program; clinical, 32 hrs/week dose calculations, health physics proce- treatment of certain oncologic diseases as for 12 weeks; credit, 9 s.h.; fall RTT 280 dures, radiation exposure regulations, and they affect the results of diagnostic imaging Medical Radiation Physics I reduction of radiation exposure to patients, and laboratory testing. Radiation Therapy (RTT) Non-calculus examination of basic concepts personnel and the environment. Prerequisites: BIO 210, CHE 220, MAT and principles in radiation and nuclear Prerequisite: NMT 271, RAD 240; class, 3 141, 150, or 151, PHY 181 or 270; class, 4 physics including math/classical physics hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. RTT 201C, RTT 202C, RTT 203C Radiation Therapy Internship I, II, and review; radioactive decay; radionuclide pro- RSC 305 III duction; x-ray circuitry, particle generators, RSC 420 production and properties. Patient Care in Imaging Internship sequence, which provides CT Pathology & Procedures Prerequisite: PHY 181; lecture, 3 hrs.; credit, Introduces basic patient-care techniques supervised participation in the practice This course is designed to provide the foun- 3 s.h.; fall. related to radiology and nuclear medicine of radiation therapy to complete required dations of CT procedures and common departments. Lecture topics include sterile competencies. Three rotations, two of diseases diagnosed via CT. Each pathologic RTT 281 and aseptic techniques, phlebotomy, patient 14 weeks and one of 6 weeks duration. procedure indication is examined from its Medical Radiation Physics II mechanics, infection control, communica- Progression contingent upon successful description, etiology, associated symptoms A continuation of RTT 280. Topics include tion, and monitoring of vital signs. completion of previous rotation. RTT and diagnosis with appearance on CT. Stu- radioactive decay, high energy treatment Prerequisites: BIO 210, CHE 220, MAT 201C and 202C have an evening clinical dents will match pathologic processes with machines, particulate/photon interactions, 141, 150, or 151, PHY 181; class, 2 hrs.; procedure lab component to be completed the appropriate procedures, choose scan quality of radiation, x-ray intensity and lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. at a clinical affiliate hospital. parameters, perform patient history assess- Prerequisites: RSC 110, 305; clinic, 16 hrs./ exposure, measurement of radiation, and ments, preparation, filming and archiving RSC 310/310O wk., fall and spring semesters; 24 hrs./wk. radiation protection. Emphasizes concepts and review CT images for anatomy, quality applicable to radiation therapy. Cross Sectional Anatomy summer session; credit, 4 s.h./course. and pathology. Prerequisites: RTT 280, 201C; lecture, 3 hrs.; In this predominately online course stu- Prerequisites: RSC 310, 315, admission to the RTT 260 credit, 3 s.h.; spring. dents learn to identify the major anatomic CT Certificate program; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 3 Foundations of Radiation Therapy I structures, vasculature, and organ systems s.h.; summer. RTT 283 depicted in axial, sagittal and coronal Part I of a two-part foundations course. Physics for Treatment Planning planar images. These systems include: head, Basic principles of the radiation therapy RSC 425C Detailed presentation of principles, aims neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis and vertebral profession will be highlighted. Discussions CT Clinical Practicum I focusing on key agendas and profes- and techniques of applying radiation to column. This course is designed to allow the students sional societies will surround professional- the human body. Covers dose calculation Prerequisites: BIO 210 or equivalent, CHE ism. Radiation therapy concepts will be methods, comparison of isodose curves for treatment methods and outcomes of treat- logical trends in modern society. members and upon the impact of the wider course descriptions various radiation energies and beam ar- ment. Sites presented include skin cancers, Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 social and economic world upon family life. rangements, with emphasis on performing sarcomas, and cancers of the digestive tract, s.h.; varies. (Formerly BEH 354.) calculations. female reproductive organs, breast and Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Prerequisites: RTT 201C, 280; lecture, 2 hrs.; urinary systems. A clinical laboratory is SSC 340/340O s.h.; varies. credit, 2 s.h.; spring. conducted for each site to determine radia- Survey of Modern American History SSC 430 tion therapy treatment techniques. An introductory survey of U.S. history The Fifties: An Introduction to American RTT 304C, RTT 305C Prerequisites: RSC 325, RTT 262, 203C; from 1860 to the present. Selected histori- Studies Radiation Therapy Internship IV and V lecture, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. cal themes and problems are studied in course descriptions Continuation of the internship rotations, depth. Studies cultural patterns, social tensions, which provide supervised participation RTT 362 Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 and historical tendencies in the “Fifties.” in the practice of radiation therapy to Radiation Therapy II with Laboratory s.h.; varies. Readings and media survey the cold war, complete required competencies. Didactic A continuation of RTT 361. Sites include atomic culture, McCarthyism, civil rights, gender and family, affluence and material and clinical knowledge of previous course cancers of the organs of the head and neck, SSC 341/341O lung, lymphomas, endocrine and brain tu- culture, literature, art and popular culture. content will be reintroduced with progres- History of Western Civilization I mors, the leukemias and pediatric tumors. Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 sion contingent on successful completion A study of Western civilization from its of clinical re-competencies.Two rotations of A clinical laboratory and a case-based semi- s.h.; varies. 308 origins in the Near East through the devel- 309 15 weeks’ duration. nar are incorporated weekly for each site to determine radiation therapy treatment opment of the Greek, Roman and medieval Prerequisite: RTT 203C; clinic, 24 hrs./wk.; SSC 431 techniques. worlds. The rise of European nation-states The Sixties: An Introduction to American credit, 6 s.h./course. Prerequisites: RTT 304C, 361; lecture, 2 hrs.; from the Middle Ages to the Reformation Studies lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. is examined. RTT 340 Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 An application of American Studies Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance s.h.; varies. methodology, this course examines cultural, and Laboratory Social Sciences (SSC) social, and political patterns and tensions Topics include purposes and principles of SSC 342/342O in the historical context of the “sixties.” Readings and media surveys the Kennedy, a quality assurance program in radiation SSC 210 History of Western Civilization II Johnson and Nixon presidential administra- therapy, quality control procedures, effect of Economics A study of Western European social, politi- tions, changes in everyday life, social protest beam geometry on imaging and treatment This macroeconomics course provides a cal, cultural and intellectual traditions and movements, journalism, popular culture technique, methods of radiation measure- foundation for understanding fiscal and economic development from the Reforma- and the arts. ment and machine calibration. monetary policies in a free market. Major tion to 1890. Western Civilization I is not a Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Prerequisites: RTT 281, 304C; class, 1 hr.; course topics include supply-and-demand prerequisite. s.h.; varies. lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 1 s.h.; spring. analysis, inflation, unemployment and gross Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 national product. s.h.; varies. RTT 345 Class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall, spring. SSC 432 Brachytherapy and Hyperthermia SSC 345 Medical Anthropology Examination of physical properties, uses, SSC 230 Immigrant Experience The course is comparative and holistic dose calculation methods, and care of Cultural Anthropology This course explores the history of im- focusing on culture and its influence on radionuclides used in therapeutic applica- An introduction to concepts, principles and migration to the United States from 1790 disease and health care. The significance tions. Surface applicators, interstitial and major areas of anthropology. The course to the present. Goals include developing an of socio/cultural factors, type/frequency of intracavitary implants are discussed. Radia- focuses on the similarities and differences understanding of the continual role migra- disease in a population, explanatory models, tion protection as related to radionuclide among the world’s peoples. A variety of top- tion has played in the peopling of the U.S., and the social construction of illness are use is presented. Principles of hyperthermia ics is studied, including symbolic anthro- and of the ways in which newcomers have explored. are presented. pology, religion, kinship, social organiza- experienced life in America. Topics include: Prerequisites: LIB 133, SSC 230; class, 3 hrs.; Prerequisites: RTT 281, RTT 283, 304C tion, ecology and economics. family, community, ethnic identity, work, credit, 3 s.h.; spring. assimilation, nativism, and immigration class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 reform. SSC 440 s.h.; fall, spring. Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Women in History RTT 361 s.h.; varies. Radiation Therapy I with Laboratory SSC 240 This course focuses on the historical context An in-depth presentation of the use of ra- Social Science Problems SSC 354 of economic, political, social and cultural issues that have affected women. Such themes diation therapy in the treatment of cancers Introduces the concepts and methods of the The Family in Society involving specific areas of the body. Topics social sciences through analysis of selected Examines the socio-cultural context and the as gender roles, status, class, position, covered include anatomy, epidemiology and contemporary social problems caused by social psychology of contemporary family myths, stereotypes and images of women in etiology, presenting symptoms, pathology, major socio-economic, political and techno- life, focusing upon the experiences of family culture are explored. Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 SSC 495 PPW 335 course descriptions s.h.; varies. Evolution of the Health Professions Self-Care Therapeutics PPW 354 Introduces the history and politics of Catalog description: This course will Emergency Medicine SSC 443 health care in America. Medicine, nursing, examine the principles and application of Examines the pharmacotherapy of selected Europe in the Twentieth Century pharmacy and public health are examined nonprescription medicine for self-treatable surgical, medical, psychiatric and toxico- A study of Europe as a cultural entity. in the context of health care organizations, conditions. Utilizing a case based approach, logic emergencies. Students gain in-depth The European national relationships and popular conceptions of health and illness, students will learn how to design an ap- exposure to illnesses and injuries sustained divergences in political, social, economic and consumer movement challenges. propriate therapeutic plan. Emphasis will by children and adults that necessitate and cultural development from 1890 to the Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 be placed on the role of the pharmacist in emergency room care. Emphasizes optimiz-

course descriptions present are examined in the light of com- s.h.; fall, spring. determining the appropriate use of nonpre- ing medication-related outcomes in terms mon experiences, conditions and events. Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 scription medications. of appropriate therapy selection, patient s.h.; fall, varies. School of Pharmacy– Prerequisites: successful completion of fall and education, safety and efficacy evaluation, spring semesters of P1 year; class, 4.5 hrs.; and the determination of individual thera- Worcester/ Manchester SSC 444 credit, 3 s.h.; summer. peutic endpoints. Class, 2 hrs.; credit: 2 s.h.; varies. Cigarettes in American Culture PPW 330 This course analyzes the cultural meaning PPW 343 Introduction to Pharmaceutical Care I Postgraduate Education Preparation PPW 355 310 of the cigarette in the twentieth-century 311 United States by considering the rise and Introduces pharmacy practice. Topics for This course introduces students to the Drug Interactions fall in cigarette consumption, scientific discussion include an introduction, pre- vast areas of postgraduate education and This drug interactions elective will provide study of tobacco harms, production and scriptions, law, pharmacy practice settings, provides opportunities to practice the a general overview of the various types of marketing, policy-making, and litigation patient counseling, major drug categories, skills needed for residents and fellows. A drug interactions that commonly occur concerning the tobacco industry. parenterals, basic concepts of pharmaceuti- professional portfolio will be constructed to in clinical practice, outlining the major Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 cal care, basic calculations, and professional- illustrate the student activities and to share mechanisms of interaction and the major s.h.; varies. ism. with postgraduate programs. classifications of drugs. Discussions will Prerequisites: admission to PharmD Program; Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in all focus on pharmacokinetic and pharmacody- SSC 452 class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. required P2 courses and GPA ≥ 2.7 namic drug interactions as well as interac- Urban History tions involving the biotransformation path- This course explores the evolution of PPW 331 PPW 345 ways. Patient case studies are used to help American cities. We will examine many Introduction to Pharmaceutical Care II Pharmacy Ethics and Professionalism the student apply learned information in factors that shape urban development and The purpose of this course is to introduce Employing foundational principles and the practice and to illustrate clinical evidence, lifestyles, including immigration, interac- the student to the various aspects and op- ETHICS format students will engage in mechanism, importance and management tions between peoples of different cultures portunities in pharmacy in addition to the case-study discussions to better understand of drug interactions. and classes, and how urban dwellers have concept of professionalism through lectures, the components of the pharmacy code of Prerequisite: PPW 490; class, 3 hrs.; credit: 2 experienced and responded to a variety of discussion, written assessment, self reflec- ethics and their implications for pharmacy s.h.; varies. issues (health, poverty, local politics, hous- tion and experiential opportunities. practice. This course seeks to elaborate on ing, conflict) and natural and man-made Prerequisites: PSW 350, PPW 330; class, 2 points such as whether ethical practitioners PPW 362 disasters. hrs.; self-instruction, 1 hr.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, are born or made, and whether ethical Selected Topics in Acute Care Medicine Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 2 s.h.; spring. practice is based on opinion or a systematic This elective course examines selected as- s.h.; varies. approach. pects of emergent inpatient and critical care PPW 333 Corequisite: concurrent enrollment in all medicine. Topics include diagnosis, treat- SSC 475 Introduction to Pharmaceutical Care III required P1 courses; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; ment choices, monitoring parameters and Selected Topics in Social Sciences with Lab summer. therapeutic outcomes in the adult patient. Designed to accommodate a small group Introduces the student to the basic aspects Students gain an in-depth understanding of students who are interested in studying of pharmacy operations and pharmaceutical PPW 352 of the pharmacist’s role in the treatment in depth a particular topic in anthropology, care in the institutional and community set- Emergency Preparedness/Bioterrorism of general acute illnesses and critically ill history or political science. Course content tings. Emphasizes the role of the pharmacist Provides an overview of emergency patients. changes each year offered. in relation to patient counseling, assess- management concepts and functions as Corequisite: PPW 490; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 Prerequisites: LIB 133 and one history elec- ment of drug safety and efficacy, patient well as provides an understanding of the s.h.; spring. (Worcester only.) tive, or consent of instructor; class, 3 hrs.; outcomes, and communication with other various microorganisms used as agents of credit, 3 s.h.; varies. health care professionals. mass destruction. Students examine agent PPW/PSW 364A Prerequisite: all required courses; class, 1 hr.; characteristics, vaccines, therapeutic and Infectious Disease: Bugs and Drugs lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; summer. prophylactic treatments. This course is designed to provide an over- Class, 2 hrs.; credit: 2 s.h.; varies. view of infectious diseases and the concepts course descriptions that are elementary to designing antibacte- board will be utilized for access and retrieval PPW 379 PPW 471 rial pharmacotherapeutic plans. Emphasis is of course material. Drug Literature Evaluation and Infor- Introductory Pharmacy Practice placed on infectious disease pathophysiol- Class 3 hrs; credit, 2 s.h.; summer. matics in Health Care Experience II ogy, epidemiology, bacterial susceptibility Introduces retrieval methods, evaluative This course will provide the student with profiles, culture specimen collection tech- PPW 372 techniques, and application of the various 75 hours of IPPE. Students will participate niques, antibacterial susceptibility testing, Medicine in the News forms of primary, secondary, and tertiary in classroom seminars covering topics and bacterial resistance. Literature evaluation and application are medical and pharmacy literature. This including professionalism, presentation Class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring essential for providing patient-specific course utilizes a student centered approach; skills, research/writing skills, and provide pharmacotherapy. Pharmacists play an students actively develop the skills needed orientation to Advanced Pharmacy Practice course descriptions PPW 370 integral role in the communication of to apply the literature to pharmaceutical Experience (APPE). Students will engage Directed Study drug information. In this course, students care issues. Additionally, an introduction to in discussions to reflect on the components Individual study directed by a faculty are exposed to current issues from recent informatics and their use in pharmacy and of IPPE rotations and to better understand member in an area of her/his expertise. publications. These publications serve as the health care systems will be provided. and prepare for all aspects of APPE Faculty-assisted instruction using existing teaching platform to help students develop Prerequisite: PPW 330; corequisite: PPW rotations. or previously known data and informa- their analytical and communication skills. 331; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment in all tion. Eligible students must have earned Prerequisite: successful completion of first year; P2 courses; class, 3 hrs/week for 5 weeks; experiential, 15 hrs/week for 5 weeks; credit, 2 312 a cumulative minimum 2.7 grade point corequisites: PPW 491, 482; class, 2 hrs.; PPW 401 313 average and completed or is enrolled in all credit, 2 s.h.; spring; Worcester only. Intermediate Experiential Rotation s.h.; summer. required courses consistent with their cur- The Intermediate Experiential Rotation rent academic standing. PPW 373 is designed for the pharmacy student to PPW 490, 491, 492 Prerequisites: permission of instructor or school Oncology Pharmacy actively participate in a supervised program Pharmacotherapeutics I, II, and III dean; credit, varies. Note: Students are limited Introduces second year PharmD students of pharmacy practice in a community or in- This sequence of courses examines the prin- to four credits of the directed study electives in to oncology medications and selected stitutional setting. Students gain experience ciples and application of rational drug ther- the PharmD program. therapeutic situations that may confront by applying their classroom and laboratory apy in the treatment of the common disease a practicing pharmacist. Students review training in solving practice related problems states. Utilizing a case-based approach, PPW 371 commonly used antineoplastics, including that arise through providing patient care students learn how to select appropriate Introduction to Biopharmaceutical and adverse effects and their management, and services in a pharmacy practice setting. drug regimens based on patient specific data the processing of orders for chemotherapy. Pharmaceutical Industry The student gains confidence and compe- and pharmacokinetic principles of specific Students also gain an appreciation for the tence as he/she transitions from student to drugs and disease states, monitor for the An introduction to industry with a focus on process and complications involved in al- practitioner. safe and efficacious use of drugs, determine the biopharmaceutical industry. Students logeneic and autologous stem cell transplan- therapeutic endpoints, and individualize learn about the development of clinical tation. Prerequisites: PPW 330, 331, 333, 379; trials, drug approval processes and novel Prerequisites: PPW 491, 494, PSW 481; PSW 315, 340, 360, 362; no elective or drug therapy. therapies including gene therapy, cell based corequisites: PPW 492, PSW 483; class, 3 required course may be taken concurrently; Prerequisites: all required courses; corequi- therapies and stem cell based therapies. Sci- hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; summer; Worcester only. experiential, 40 hrs./week; credit, 10 s.h.; sites: PSW 481, 482, 483; credit, 4 s.h., 8 entific, regulatory, policy and ethical issues 8-week rotation; fall. s.h., 6 s.h. respectively; fall, spring, summer, in the industry are explored. PPW 376 respectively. Class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring; Worcester OTC Applied Case Studies PPW 470 only. This course will examine the principles Introduction to Advanced Pharmacy PPW 494 and application of over the counter drug Practice Clinical Laboratory & Physical Assess- PPW 371Q.A therapy in the treatment of common This preparatory course is designed to ment Select Topics in Medication Safety disease states. Emphasis will be placed on prepare the student for the Advanced Phar- This course introduces the student to vari- This course is designed to expose the the role of the pharmacist in determining macy Practice Experience course sequence. ous physical assessment techniques and student to many different components of the appropriate use of OTC medications. Topics will include the intricacies of data clinical laboratory parameters used to moni- medication safety in a variety of settings. Utilizing a case base approach students will retrieval and synthesis while providing a for- tor the safe and efficacious utilization of The overall goal of this course is to provide learn how to select appropriate over the mal introduction to the mechanics of case medications. The fall semester of this course students with tools and resources that will counter drug regimens, monitor for the presentation through patient presentations provides the student with background di- facilitate sound practice decisions and safe and efficacious use of drugs, determine and oral drug consultations. dactic information necessary for assessment work habits that will optimize patient therapeutic endpoints, and individualize Prerequisite: all required courses; experiential; of disease states in adults and pediatrics, safety. Course material will be presented via over the counter drug therapy. seminar, 3 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. allowing further application in a hands-on didactic teaching, case scenarios and class Prerequisites: PPW 490; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 laboratory setting in the spring. discussions. Active learning strategies will be s.h.; spring; Worcester only. Prerequisites: all required courses; class, 3 hrs.; used to reinforce key concepts and enhance credit, 1 s.h.; fall. professional communication skills. Black- PPW 495 PPW 502 PPW 504, 505 and food-drug interactions. course descriptions Clinical Assessment Laboratory Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Prerequisite: PSW 300; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 This laboratory course provides a hands-on, III: Institutional Pharmacy V, VI: Elective Rotations s.h.; spring. systems-based application of clinical assess- The student participates in a six week An advanced pharmacy practice elective ment techniques and medication therapy advanced clinical rotation in Advanced In- that provides students with experience in PSW 311 management concepts. Students will utilize stitutional Pharmacy Practice. During this any one of the related fields of pharmacy. Pharmaceutics these techniques to assess a patient’s need experience the student identifies and solves These may include a pharmaceutical com- Introduction to drug delivery systems, for pharmacotherapy as well as monitor actual drug-related problems of patients by pany, specialty areas such as psychiatry or and the physical and chemical properties therapeutic outcomes and adverse events applying and reinforcing the knowledge oncology, clinical research, drug informa- of drugs that can be applied to pharmacy course descriptions Prerequisites: all required courses; laboratory, learned in the previous didactic and experi- tion or pharmacy management. practice. 3 hrs; credit, 1 s.h.; spring ential phases of the curriculum. The student Prerequisites: successful completion of Years 1 Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. develops the ability to assimilate pertinent and 2; experiential, 6 s.h.; varies. PPW 500 data using a variety of sources and methods PSW 312 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience used in the provision of pharmaceutical PPW 550 Pharmaceutics II w/lab I: Internal Medicine 1 care. The student also enhances communi- Graduation Seminar/Poster Calculations required to determine the The student participates in a six-week cation skills by interacting with health care Graduation Poster is a required, one-hour correct dosage of medication based on advanced clinical rotation in Internal Medi- professionals, patients, and other students. credit course offered during the senior 314 individual patient needs and characteristics 315 cine. During this experience the student The student also is required to provide two year of pharmacy school while students are as well as quantities of ingredients necessary identifies and solves actual drug-related hours of pharmacy operations experience to involved in the Advanced Pharmacy Prac- to prepare extemporaneously compounded problems of patients by applying and the institutional site. This includes activities tice Experience (APPE). Students identify prescriptions are taught in this course. reinforcing the knowledge learned in the related to pharmaceutical distribution and relevant topics or therapeutic controversies Students will learn to use pharmaceutical previous didactic and experiential phases of dispensing and other appropriate assign- related to pharmacy. Each student creates a equipment and supplies to prepare a variety the curriculum. The student develops the ments. poster discussing that pharmacotherapeutic of solid and liquid dosage forms and inject- ability to assimilate pertinent data using Prerequisites: successful completion of Years 1 controversy with the support and approval able medications in the weekly laboratory a variety of sources and methods used in and 2; experiential, 6 s.h.; varies. of a faculty mentor. The culmination of exercise. the provision of pharmaceutical care. The the course is students present their poster Prerequisite: PSW 311; class, 1.5 hrs.; lab, 3 student also enhances communication skills PPW 503 at the Poster Forum to faculty, staff, and hrs.; credit, 2 s.h; spring. by interacting with health care profession- Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience peers. Faculty will nominate students with als, patients, and other students. IV: Community Pharmacy exceptional posters to receive an award. PSW 313 Prerequisites: successful completion of Years 1 The student participates in a six week ad- Prerequisites: successful completion of Years and 2; experiential, 6 s.h.; varies. vanced clinical rotation in Advanced Com- 1 and 2; corequisites: PPW 500-504; lab, 3 Pharmacokinetics/Biopharmaceutics munity Pharmacy Practice. During this hrs.; credit, 1 s.h.; varies. The students will be introduced to the prin- PPW 501 experience the student identifies and solves ciples of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics, and how they affect dosage regiment Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience actual drug-related problems of patients by PSW 300 design and therapeutic efficacy evaluations. II: Ambulatory Care applying and reinforcing the knowledge Biochemistry I The impact of the physical and chemical The student participates in a six week learned in the previous didactic and experi- A study of the structure, physical/chemi- nature of drugs and dosage forms will be advanced clinical rotation in Ambulatory ential phases of the curriculum. The student cal properties, function and interactions of studied as they relate to drug absorption, Care. During this experience the student develops the ability to assimilate pertinent molecules found in biological systems: ami- distribution, metabolism, and elimination. identifies and solves actual drug-related data using a variety of sources and methods no acids, peptides and proteins; nucleotides Prerequisite: PSW 311; class, 3 hrs., credit, 3 problems of patients by applying and used in the provision of pharmaceutical and nucleic acids; carbohydrates; lipids; and s.h.; spring. reinforcing the knowledge learned in the care. The student also enhances communi- hybrid molecules. previous didactic and experiential phases of cation skills by interacting with health care Class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. PSW 320 the curriculum. The student develops the professionals, patients, and other students. ability to assimilate pertinent data using The student also is required to provide two Human Physiology & Pathophysiology I a variety of sources and methods used in hours of pharmacy operations experience to PSW 301 Study of basic principles of human physiol- the provision of pharmaceutical care. The the community site. This includes activities Biochemistry II/Nutrition ogy and the pathophysiological basis of student also enhances communication skills related to pharmaceutical distribution and The course covers: the metabolism of mol- disease in humans. The course focuses on by interacting with health care profession- dispensing and other appropriate assign- ecules found in biological systems, energy comparative study of functions of organ als, patients, and other students. ments. storage and utilization, and molecular bio- systems and their relationship to the etiol- Prerequisites: successful completion of Years 1 Prerequisites: successful completion of Years 1 synthesis and its regulation; the storage, use ogy, pathogenesis and clinical manifestation and 2; experiential, 6 s.h.; varies. and 2; experiential, 6 s.h.; varies. and replication of genetic information; and of diseases in humans. Emphasis is on the an overview of human nutrition, including fundamentals of cell structure and function, standards and guidelines, weight control, genetics, autonomic and central nervous system, muscles and motor function, PSW 350 member in an area of her/his expertise. management and decision making within course descriptions endocrine system, hematopoietic system, Service Learning Faculty-assisted instruction using existing or the parameters of a business operation immune system, gastrointestinal system and An introduction to the concepts and previously known data and information. applicable to various practice sites. Further, pathology of infectious disease. practice of service, care and responsibility. Prerequisite: consent of instructor; credit, 2 the principles and tools of pharmacoeco- Class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. Students perform community service and s.h.; spring, summer. Note: students are lim- nomics and outcomes assessment that are meet in seminars to discuss the work they ited to four credits of directed study electives in commonly used to study the impact of PSW 322 are doing, thus combining and integrating the PharmD program. pharmacy care services are presented. Human Physiology & Pathophysiology II service and learning. Prerequisites: PSW 340, 360; class, 4 hrs.; This course is in sequence to course PSW Class, 1 hr.; fieldwork, 2 hrs.; credit, 1 s.h.; PSW 356 credit, 4 s.h.; spring. course descriptions 320. The course focuses on comparative fall. Community Pharmacy Operations I study of functions of organ systems and Community pharmacy operations are PSW 364 their relationship to the etiology, pathogen- PSW 351 examined from the microeconomic point of Infectious Disease: Bugs and Drugs esis and clinical manifestation of diseases in Nanobiotechnology view. Attention is given to those skills nec- This course is designed to provide an over- humans, with particular emphasis on the This course provides an introduction to the essary for the student to formulate strategies view of infectious diseases and the concepts cardiovascular system, reproductive system, principles and applications of nanotechnol- of management appropriate to community that are elementary to designing antibacte- respiratory system, urinary system and ogy with emphasis on its applications in practice. Designed to fit the needs of those rial pharmacotherapeutic plans. Emphasis is the kidneys. Successful completion of this students who wish to pursue a career in 316 medicine. It introduces scientific principles placed on infectious disease pathophysiol- 317 course requires integration of physiological relevant at the nanoscale dimension, and community pharmacy management or ogy, epidemiology, bacterial susceptibility and pathophysiological core concepts of provides the student with tools necessary to ownership of a community practice. profiles, culture specimen collection tech- cellular, neuronal, hematopoietic and endo- understand the field. This course will focus Prerequisites: PSW 340, 362; class, 2 hrs.; niques, antibacterial susceptibility testing, crine systems covered in PSW 320. on cancer as an example of a disease that credit, 2 s.h.; varies. and bacterial resistance. Prerequisites: PSW 300, 301, 320, 323, 340; is targeted with nanosystems for detection Prerequisites: PSW 320, 322, 380, 481; class, class, 4.5 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; summer. and therapy. PSW 357 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. Class, 3 hrs.; credit: 2 s.h.; summer. Community Pharmacy Operations II PSW 323 Applications of marketing concepts in PSW 365 Immunology PSW 352 the operation of a community pharmacy Medical Myth Busters: Evidence Based The course is designed to prepare students Medicinal Chemistry Research are presented. Attention is given to those Approach to meet the daily requirements of a practic- Students use skills learned in previous skills necessary for the student to formulate When interacting with patients and ing pharmacist in understanding the im- organic chemistry laboratories and apply marketing strategies appropriate to com- customers pharmacists are often asked munological consequences of the drugs they them to an original project in the field of munity practice. Designed to complement their opinions about non-traditional, non- will administer. At the end of this course, breast cancer research. Each student synthe- the activities and reinforce the management prescription remedies and treatments. This the student will understand how the im- sizes one novel compound using multi-step background of the student desirous of course is designed to provide information mune system functions and how it responds organic synthesis. pursuing community practice. about some of these commonly asked ques- to regulate physiological homeostasis in the Prerequisite: consent of instructor, completion Prerequisites: PSW 340, 362, 356; credit, 2 tions and about these remedies. Students presence of infectious disease, autoimmune of P1 courses, and PSW 481; class, 2 hrs.; s.h.; varies. will learn how to examine the scientific disease, allergies, transplantation and can- credit, 2 s.h.; varies. evidence for and against the efficacy, safety, cer. The student will be able to apply this PSW 360 and mechanism(s) of action (if any) of knowledge to pharmaceuticals that target PSW 354 Pharmacy Law various purported therapies and how to immune system dysfunction. Addressing the Health Literacy Challenge This course introduces the student to the present this information to their customers Prerequisites: PSW 320; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 A study of the nature and scope of the state and federal regulations that govern the and patients. s.h.; spring health literacy problem as it impacts the practice of pharmacy. Topics include but are Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; summer delivery of health care. Students, working not limited to the Food Drug and Cosmetic PSW 340 individually or in teams, practice techniques Act, the Controlled Substances Act, the PSW 367 U.S. Health Care and Public Health for assessing health literacy skills and health Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, the Doping: Performance Enhancing Drugs Systems information, and propose and present proj- Poison Prevention Act and the Health In- This course is designed to provide informa- An overview of the complex issues, policies, ects that address low health literacy. surance Portability and Accountability Act tion about commonly used and abused controversies and proposed solutions that Prerequisites: PSW 340, 350; class, 2 hrs.; as well as specific state rules and regulations. performance enhancing drugs. Students will surrounds the systems of health care deliv- credit, 2 s.h.; varies. Class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. develop an understanding of where to find ery and public health in the United States. and how to examine evidence about the Class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. PSW 355 PSW 362 mechanism(s) of action, the physiological Directed Study Pharmacy Management and Outcomes effects and adverse consequences of these Individual study directed by a faculty Assessment drugs, and where to find information about Students are introduced to concepts of the agencies charged with tracking and testing for them. diseases. Identification and management of PSW 483 modalities including the appropriate selec- course descriptions Prerequisites: PSW 320, PSW 322, PSW these illnesses, including therapeutic and Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Medicinal tion and application of these modalities to 380 & PSW 481; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h., prophylactic treatments, will be discussed. Chemistry III meet specific patient needs. Students will spring. Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; summer. This course along with PSW 481 and have the opportunity to become competent 482 involves a coordinated approach for in the selection, application, and proper PSW 371 PSW 380 learning structure activity relationships, documentation of commonly used elec- Research Project Basic Principles of Pharmacology, mechanism of action and toxicity profiles trotherapeutic modalities, thermal agents, Independent research directed by a faculty Toxicology, and Medicinal Chemistry for all the major classes of drugs for com- and hydrotherapy applications. Theories member in an area of her/his expertise. The A review of organic functional groups and mon disease states. Emphasis is on drugs underlying these patient interventions are course descriptions student’s work will generate new data or stereochemistry, introduction to pharma- used in the treatment of infectious diseases explored in detail. knowledge or apply significantly new meth- codynamics, drug discovery, drug biotrans- and cancer. Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT odologies to analyze previously published formation, mechanism of drug action, drug Prerequisites: PSW 482 and PPW 491; Year I Fall semester; class 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; data. receptor/enzyme interactions, drug toxicity corequisite: PPW 492; class, 4.5 hrs.; credit, 3 credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Prerequisite: consent of instructor; credit, 1-2 and drug safety evaluation and risk assess- s.h.; summer. s.h. ment. PTH 520 Prerequisites: PSW 301, 315, 320; class, 4.5 School of Physical Therapy– Clinical Medicine and Pathology I 318 PSW 373 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; summer. Worcester Students will learn foundational knowledge 319 Pharmacogenomics: An Introduction to of pathological processes of major body Personalized Medicine PSW 481 systems. General medicine, laboratory PTH 501 Introductory study of pharmacogenom- Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Medicinal medicine and pathophysiology as related PT as a Profession ics and factors responsible for differing Chemistry I to patient conditions that impact physical Students learn the history of the profession, responses of different individuals to specific This course, along with PSW 482 and therapy management will be addressed. This scope of practice, and to apply the Core drug therapy. Includes analyses of polymor- 483, involves a coordinated approach for first course will focus on the Cardiopulmo- Values of the APTA to professional practice phisms and their implications for pharma- learning structure activity relationships, nary and Integumentary practice patterns. expectations. They will attain an under- cotherapy. mechanism of action and toxicity profiles Prerequisite: DPT student; class, 2 hrs.; credit, standing of the role of the physical therapist Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; summer. for select classes of drugs for common dis- 2 s.h.; fall. in primary, secondary, and tertiary care ease states. Emphasis is on drugs affecting and prevention. This course will include PSW 374 the cardiovascular system and neurotrans- PTH 525 ethics and professionalism, communica- Advanced Pharmacy Preparation Lab mission. Clinical Medicine and Pathology II tion, cultural competence and the role as an Compounding unique dosage forms to Prerequisite: successful completion of all first- Students will learn foundational knowledge educator. accommodate patient (human and animal) year courses; corequisite: PPW 490; class, 5 of pathological processes of major body Prerequisite: DPT student; class, 2 hrs.; credit, needs has become a popular niche market hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. systems. General medicine, laboratory 2 s.h.; fall. in independent community pharma- medicine and pathophysiology as related cies. This course teaches students how to PSW 482 to patient conditions that impact physical PTH 510 assess patient needs and to prepare these Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Medicinal therapy management will be addressed. This commercially unavailable products. In the Chemistry II Foundations of PT Management I second course will focus on the Musculosk- laboratory, students learn to use specialized This course, along with PSW 481 and PSW This course is designed to provide a basic eletal and Neurological practice patterns. equipment designed specifically to aid in 483 involves a coordinated approach for practical understanding of patient manage- Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT the preparation of a variety of dosage forms. learning structure activity relationships, ment skills used in physical therapy practice Year I fall semester; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; Prerequisite: PSW 314; class, 1 hr.; lab, 3 mechanisms of action and toxicity profiles including infection control, the use of a spring. hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; varies. for select classes of drugs for common medical record and documentation, oral disease states. Emphasis is on drugs used and written communication, vital signs, PTH 530 PSW 375 in the treatment of diseases of the cardio- body mechanics, transfer techniques, range Clinical Human Anatomy I History, Pathophysiology, and Treatment vascular system, central nervous system, of motion exercises, guarding techniques for Students will learn normal anatomy, func- of HIV/AIDS and therapies for treatment of pain and patient ambulation, and the measurement tion and pathology with emphasis on the of assistive devices. This course is designed to provide an in- inflammation. skeletal, articular, and muscular systems. Prerequisite: DPT student; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 depth understanding of infectious diseases Prerequisites: PSW 481 and PPW 490; In this first course, students will focus on hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. of relevance to practicing pharmacists, corequisites: PPW 491; class, 6 hrs.; credits, 6 upper body anatomy. Students will use a HIV/AIDS and opportunistic infections s.h.; spring. regional approach to study surface anatomy, associated with it. Students will develop PTH 515 range of motion and clinical palpation. In a detailed understanding of the history, Foundations of PT Management II the laboratory experience, students will transmission, pathophysiology, diagnosis, Topics include the anatomical and physi- study human anatomy preparations and treatment, and outcomes of these specific ological responses to applied physical agent anatomy models. Prerequisite: DPT student.;class, 2hrs.; lab, physical rehabilitation. PTH 558 content from concurrent courses to patient course descriptions 2hrs.; credit,3 s.h.; fall. Prerequisite: Successful completion DPT Year I Clinical Kinesiology encounters in clinical settings. The focus of fall semester; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. This course is designed to study normal this course will be professional communica- PTH 535 movement through the analysis of muscle tion and behavior, and the application of Clinical Human Anatomy II PTH 552 and joint function. Emphasis will be placed clinical skills learned in concurrent courses. Students will learn normal anatomy, func- PT in the Acute Care Environment on the analysis of major joints and regions This is accomplished through seminars, re- tion and pathology with emphasis on the This course is designed to prepare physical of the body. The laboratory portion of this flection, service learning, learning activities, skeletal, articular, and muscular systems. In therapy students to safely manage patients course is designed to provide the student case studies and observation. this second course, students will focus on in acute and critical care settings. The with the clinical skills of goniometry and Prerequisite: DPT student; class, 2 hrs.; credit, course descriptions lower body anatomy. Students will use a course will focus on integrative analysis manual muscle testing to assess joint mobil- 2 s.h.; fall. regional approach to study surface anatomy, of multiple disease processes (spanning all ity and muscle performance. joint range of motion and clinical palpa- practice patterns of musculoskeletal, neu- Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT PTH 575 tion. In the laboratory experience, students romuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and year I spring semester; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; Integrated Clinical Education II will study human anatomy preparations integumentary) and their respective medical credit, 3 s.h.; summer. This second course provides students with and anatomy models. and surgical management that is relevant to opportunities to synthesize and integrate Prerequisite: Successful completion DPT Year physical therapy management. PTH 560 content from concurrent and previous I fall semester; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 320 Prerequisite: DPT student; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 Standardized Measurement in PT courses to patient encounters in clinical 321 3 s.h.; spring. hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. Practice settings. The focus of this course will be Students will learn information about professional communication and behavior, PTH 540 PTH 554 measurement in physical therapy. Topics and the application of clinical skills learned Evidence for PT Practice I Lifespan Motor Control to be covered include measurement levels, in concurrent and previous courses. This is Students are introduced to the foundation The course will examine neural, behavioral reliability, validity, sensitivity and specificity accomplished through seminars, reflection, of scientific inquiry in physical therapy and physical mechanisms that contribute to of standardized measurements in physical service learning, learning activities, case including library search methods, establish- the control of movement in humans (Motor therapy. Specific measurement tools at studies and observation. ment of research questions, research meth- Control) over the lifespan. The focus will be different levels of the ICF will be covered Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT ods, research ethics, and AMA format. on motor control in healthy persons across across the four practice patterns. Year I fall semester; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; Prerequisite: DPT student; class, 2 hrs.; credit the lifespan. The course will also examine Prerequisite: Successful completion DPT Year spring. 2 s.h.; fall. factors that influence the learning of new I fall semester; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; credit, motor skills (Motor Learning) as a result of 3 s.h.; spring. PTH 580 PTH 545 practice and/or experience. Professional Issues in PT Practice I Evidence for PT Practice II Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT PTH 565 Students will learn about the roles and Students are introduced to the concepts Year I spring semester; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 PT Cardiopulmonary Patient responsibilities of a physical therapist within of scientific inquiry as related to clinical s.h.; summer. Management the health care system. Methods of health- practice and clinical outcomes. Students This course covers physical therapy care delivery, issues of access, availability use current PT literature to explore the use PTH 556 management of patients needing and financial coverage will be examined. of best research evidence and outcomes Human Gait cardiovascular and pulmonary care. The Prerequisite: Successful completion DPT Year measurement applying critical appraisal This course will cover the examination, laboratory component presents examination I spring semester; class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; techniques. evaluation and beginning treatment skills and clinical applications of physical summer. Prerequisite: Successful completion DPT Year I interventions for human gait and balance. therapy intervention. The lecture part of fall semester; class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; spring. The focus will be on gait analysis and will the course includes the etiology, pathology, PTH 601 include standardized measures. Students and prognosis of common cardiopulmonary Clinical Imaging PTH 550 will explore control mechanisms includ- conditions. Medical, surgical, and physical This course will introduce students to diag- Pharmacology ing pattern generators, motor and sensory, therapy management for these patients will nostic imaging principles and techniques as Students will learn an introduction to the cognitive systems and nonneural contribu- be addressed in both lecture and laboratory applied to physical therapy assessment and basic principles of pharmacology including tions to locomotion. Task-oriented mobility sessions. management. The course will emphasize ra- pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. interventions such as body weight support Prerequisite: Successful completion DPT Year diographic anatomy, common normal vari- The pharmacology of drug classes used in treadmill training will be introduced. I spring semester; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; ants and pathological and traumatic condi- the management of disorders of the ner- Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT credit, 3 s.h.; summer. tions. In addition to standard radiographic vous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respi- Year I spring semester; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 techniques, other imaging techniques such ratory, pain, integumentory, and endocrine s.h.; summer. PTH 570 as CT scan, nuclear medicine, angiography, system, as well as, infectious and neoplastic Integrated Clinical Education I magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound diseases will be addressed. Emphasis will be This first course provides students with imaging will be addressed. placed on how pharmacology interacts with opportunities to synthesize and integrate Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT Year I summer semester; class, 2 hr.; credit, 2 patients with neurological deficits. The meetings, mini lectures, and/or one on one PTH 656 course descriptions s.h.; fall. laboratory component presents examination tutoring sessions with the assigned research PT Management for the Geriatric Patient skills and clinical applications of integrated advisor. This course provides a survey of geriatric PTH 610 intervention approaches. The lecture part of Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT concerns relating to each of the body Musculoskeletal Management I the course includes the etiology, pathology year II fall semester; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; systems. The changes normally expected Students are introduced to the etiology and and physical therapy management of adult spring. with aging are contrasted with pathologi- pathology of common orthopedic disorders, non-progressive disorders that affect the cal changes. Emphasis of this course will the medical, surgical, and physical therapy CNS. PTH 650 be on screening, examination, evaluation management with patients having problems Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT Therapeutic Exercise and intervention when working with the course descriptions in the musculoskeletal system. In the lab Year II fall semester; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; Students will focus on the role of therapeu- older adult. Nutrition, pharmacology and portion of this course, students learn exami- credit, 3 s.h.; spring. tic exercise as an intervention utilized by health promotion and wellness will also be nation skills differential diagnosis, and clini- physical therapists. Students will become addressed. cal applications of intervention approaches PTH 635 skilled in exercise prescription and execu- Prerequisite: Successful completion DPT Year for selected musculoskeletal conditions. tion of exercise to address impairments, II fall semester; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; Neuromuscular Patient Management II Prerequisite: Successful completion DPT Year functional limitations and disabilities seen spring. This course builds upon skills learned in I summer semester; class 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; across the lifespan. The role of exercise as a Neuromuscular Patient Management I and credit, 3 s.h.; fall. tool in prevention programs as well as with PTH 658 322 focuses on application and critical analysis 323 patients on bed rest is explored. PT Management for the Pediatric Patient of evidenced based treatment approaches. PTH 615 Prerequisite: Successful completion DPT Year This course provides a survey of pediat- The lecture part of the course includes the Musculoskeletal Management II I summer semester; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; ric concerns relating to each of the body etiology, pathology and physical therapy Students learn the theoretical basis and credit, 3 s.h.; fall. systems and the corresponding physical management of adult progressive disorders clinical application of examination and therapy management of the child from that affect the central nervous system as well intervention for orthopedic dysfunction of PTH 652 the newborn period through adolescence. as non-progressive disorders of the spinal the extremities for conditions that are com- Emphasis is on development including cord and peripheral nervous system. Neuroscience monly encountered by physical therapists. motor patterns, sensory integration and oral Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT Students learn basic neuroanatomy and In the lab portion of this course, students motor; setting – specific considerations; Year II spring semester; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 neurophysiology with an emphasis on is- are exposed to the philosophies of various health promotion and wellness for children hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; summer. sues that have clinical relevance to physical noted practitioners in the field of orthope- therapy rehabilitation. Emphasis will be with and without disabilities; and family/ dic physical therapy. PTH 640 placed on developing an understanding of therapist collaboration and communication. Prerequisite: Successful completion DPT Year Prerequisite: Successful completion of the DPT Evidence for PT Practice III human performance and motor control. II fall semester; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; credit, Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT Year II fall semester; clas, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; In a small group, students develop a propos- 3 s.h.; spring. Year I summer semester; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 spring. al for a supervised investigation and begin hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. supervised work with a faculty research PTH 620 PTH 660 advisor. Ongoing work includes critical Professional Issues in PT Practice II Musculoskeletal Management III appraisal of related literature. This course is PTH 654 Students will learn about the roles and Students learn the theoretical basis and constructed as an independent study where Orthotics and Prosthetics responsibilities of a physical therapist within clinical application of examination and students are required to arrange meetings, This course includes theory, current clinical the healthcare system. Methods of health- intervention for orthopedic dysfunction of mini lectures, and/or one on one tutoring practices, and an opportunity for practicing care delivery, issues of access, availability the spine that are commonly encountered sessions with the assigned research advisor. management techniques related to assistive and financial coverage will be examined. by physical therapists. In the lab portion Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT technology, including prosthetics, orthot- Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT of this course, students are exposed to the year I summer semester; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 ics, seating and mobility and also includes Year II fall semester; class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h., philosophies of various noted practitioners s.h.; fall. environmental adaptations. Examination in the field of orthopedic physical therapy. and implementation of physical therapy in- spring. Prerequisite: Successful completion DPT Year PTH 645 terventions in the management of patients II spring semester; class, 1 hr.; lab, 2 hrs.; Evidence for PT Practice IV requiring assistive technology is explored PTH 665 credit, 2 s.h.; summer. through lecture and lab. In a small group, students continue a su- Professional Issues in PT Practice III Prerequisite: Successful completion DPT Year pervised investigation and supervised work Students will learn the basic concepts and PTH 630 I, summer semester; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; with a faculty advisor on a predetermined principles of management as they apply to credit, 3 s.h.; fall. Neuromuscular Patient Management I topic from the prior semester’s work. This the administration and direction of physical This course covers the foundations of the course is constructed as an independent therapy services. Included are development physical therapy examination, evaluation study where students are required to arrange planning and design, fiscal management, and an introduction to interventions with principles of supervision, legal issues, and quality assurance. learning activities, case studies and observa- clinical education experience conducted in evidence based practice utilizing an actual course descriptions Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT tion. a variety of clinical settings. Students will be or fabricated patient case. Year II spring semester; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT provided with opportunities to apply skills Prerequisite: Successful completion DPT Year s.h., summer. Year II spring semester; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 previously learned in the DPT curriculum. III, fall semester; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; s.h., summer. Students will work under the supervision spring. PTH 670 and guidance of a licensed physical therapist PTH 830 Integrated Clinical Education III PTH 685 to develop competency in the management Professional Issues in PT Practice IV This third course provides students with Directed Study for Physical Therapy of patients with a variety of diagnoses. Students will prepare for entry to profes- opportunities to synthesize and integrate This course is organized as an individual Prerequisite: PTH 710; experiential, 40 hrs. sional work in physical therapy with the course descriptions content from concurrent and previous study and directed by a faculty member per week; credit, 8 s.h., spring. development and negotiation skills for job courses to patient encounters in clinical from the School of PT. Student learning searching. Licensure preparation will also be settings. The focus of this course will be involves self-instruction and/or faculty- PTH 800 addressed. professional communication and behavior, assisted instruction using existing or previ- Clinical Education Seminar Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT and the application of clinical skills learned ously known knowledge. Students will participate in this capstone Year III fall semester; class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; in concurrent and previous courses. This is Prerequisite: Approval of PT faculty member seminar, designed to review and discuss spring. accomplished through seminars, reflection, and School Dean; variable credit of 1-3 s.h.; experiences, including professionalism and varies. practice, encountered during clinical educa- 324 learning activities, case studies and observa- 325 tion. tion. Students will prepare to begin their Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT PTH 700 career as an entry level practitioner and in Year I summer semester; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 Clinical Education Experience I their future roles of consultant, community s.h., fall. This course is the first 10-week full-time health educator, mentor, advocate, clinical clinical education experience conducted in instructor and lifelong learner. PTH 675 a variety of clinical settings. Students will be Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT Integrated Clinical Education IV provided with opportunities to apply skills Year III fall and PTH 720; class, 2 hrs.; This fourth course provides students with previously learned in the DPT curriculum. credit, 2 s.h., spring. opportunities to synthesize and integrate Students will work under the supervision content from concurrent and previous and guidance of a licensed physical therapist PTH 810 courses to patient encounters in clinical to develop competency in the management Evidence for PT Practice V settings. The focus of this course will be of patients with a variety of diagnoses. In a small group, students conduct a super- professional communication and behavior, Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT vised investigation of a selected problem and the application of clinical skills learned Year II summer semester; experiential, 40 hrs. related to the field of physical therapy. in concurrent and previous courses. This is per week; credit, 8 s.h., fall. Student groups develop a formal research accomplished through seminars, reflection, proposal, organize, analyze, and present learning activities, case studies and observa- PTH 710 data and findings from the investigation. tion. Clinical Education Experience II Presentation of the findings is done in writ- Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT This course is the second 10-week full-time ten form, poster presentation and podium Year II fall semester; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h., clinical education experience conducted in presentation to faculty, peers and clinicians. spring. a variety of clinical settings. Students will be Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPT provided with opportunities to apply skills Year 3 fall semester and PTHC 700, 710, PTH 680 previously learned in the DPT curriculum. and 720; class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h., spring Integrated Clinical Education Students will work under the supervision This fifth course provides students with and guidance of a licensed physical therapist PTH 820 opportunities to synthesize and integrate to develop competency in the management Current Topics in PT Practice content from concurrent and previous of patients with a variety of diagnoses. Students will explore current topics in courses to patient encounters in clinical Prerequisite: PTH 700; experiential, 40 hrs. physical therapy related to niche practices settings. The focus of this course will be per week; credit, 8 s.h.; fall. in the continually evolving field of Physical professional communication and behavior, Therapy. As a part of this seminar, students and the application of clinical skills learned PTH 720 will conduct a comprehensive review of in concurrent and previous courses. This is Clinical Education Experience III the literature pertinent to a current topic accomplished through seminars, reflection, This course is the third 10-week full-time and prepare a presentation incorporating Corporation and A dministration

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Campbell Program Director and Associate Professor of Radiation Therapy Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, (Worcester/Manchester) BS, MPA, Northeastern University; EdD, University of Massachusetts-Lowell BSBA, Niagara University; MS, PhD, Suny at Buffalo/RPCI Paul Belliveau Nicole Carace Assistant Dean, Chair, and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester Instructor of Pharmacy Practice and Coordinator of Experiential Education, Manchester BS, University of Rhode Island; PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy BS, MCPHS and Health Sciences Katherine Carey Donald Bernard Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice (Worcester/Manchester) Medical Director and Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Manchester/Worcester BS, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; PharmD, Midwestern Unviersity College of AB, Assumption College; MD, Boston University Pharmacy-Glendale Nicholas Carte R. 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Fatovich Professor of Dental Hygiene Medical Director, Physician Assistant Studies, Boston BS, Northeastern University; MOcEd, University of New Hampshire BS, University of Georgia; MS, MD, University of Virginia Jennifer Donovan Erika Felix-Getzik Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences PharmD, University of Pittsburgh Amee Doshi Carmelo Fernandez Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston Chair and Assistant Professor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography PharmD, Albany College of Pharmacy MD, Universidad Autonoma, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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Hudd Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Worcester/Manchester Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston BS, University of Connecticut; PhD, University at Buffalo, The State University of New BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences York Terry Jabaley-Leonarczyk Kevin R. Kearney Assistant Professor of Nursing, Manchester Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Worcester/Manchester BSN, University of Tennessee; MS, Emory University BS, MTh, University of Notre Dame; MS, MPhil, PhD, Yale University Frances Keech Karen Lamson Corporation and A dministration Acting Dean of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics; Program Director and Associate Professor of Assistant Professor of Library and Learning Resources, Worcester Nuclear Medicine Technology BA, MLIS, University at Buffalo (SUNY) RT(N) Certificate, Sydney Technical College (Australia); MBA, Simmons College Mariana Lapidus Charles J. 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LeDuc Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, Boston Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Boston BSc, St. Xavier’s College (India); BSc (Tech), University of Bombay (India); BS, Framingham State College; PhD, Tufts University 86 PhD, University at Buffalo. 87 Louise Lee Dan Kiel Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies, Manchester Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Boston BS, Stony Brook University; MHA, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; MS, Northeastern University; PhD, Columbia University Jayne Lepage Director and Assistant Professor of Experiential Education, Worcester/Manchester Samuel King BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; MPh, University of Library Manager; Assistant Professor of Library and Learning Resources, Massachusetts, Amherst Manchester BMusEd, MLS, Dalhousie University (Canada) Victoria Longino Associate Professor of Humanities and Communication Paul J. Kiritsy BA, Emory University; MLS, George Peabody College; MA, PhD, University of Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston Cincinnati BS, MS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Linda Lovejoy-Smith, Frances E. Kistner Instructor of Nursing, Boston Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy BSN, Northeastern University; MSN/ED University of Phoenix BS, University of Massachuetts, Amherst; MS, PhDc, University of Miami Magdalena Luca Mohan Korgaonkar Associate Professor of Mathematics Assistant Professor and Assistant Medical Director of Physician Assistant Studies, Worcester BSc, Transylvania University (Romania); MSc University of Manitoba (Canada); BSc, Wilson College, University of Bombay; MS, Postgraduate Institute of Medical PhD, University of British Columbia (Canada) Education and Research (India); MBBS, Armed Forces Medical College (India) Maha Lund Maria D. Kostka-Rokosz Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Boston Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston BS, MA, Brigham Young University; MPAS, Chatham University BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Ann M. Lynch Susan A. Krikorian Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston BSPharm, Northeastern University; PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and BS, MS, Northeastern University; PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Health Sciences Kathleen MacDonald Janna Kucharski-Howard Director of Instructional Design Services; Associate Professor of Library and Learning Resources, Director of Clinical Education and Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Boston BS, MS, University of Massachusetts - Lowell; MS, Emmanuel College; DPT, University of BS, Massachusetts State College at Fitchburg; MAT, Rhode Island School of Design; Massachusetts - Lowell MSEd, Cambridge College Monina R. Lahoz Associate Professor of Pharmacy Administration, Worcester/Manchester BS, University of the Philippines; MS, PhD, Purdue University Matthew Machado Ahmed S. Mehanna Corporation and A dministration Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, Boston PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences BS, University of Alexandria (Egypt); MS, University of Tanta (Egypt); PhD, University of Susan MacIsaac Pittsburgh Clinical Coordinator and Faculty Associate of Radiation Therapy Paulette Melanson BS, Curry College Assistant Professor of Nursing, Boston Timothy J. Maher BSN, MSN, Boston College; DNP, Regis College Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Chair, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Boston; Professor of Mattia Migliore Pharmacology, Sawyer Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Boston Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, Boston BS, Boston State College; PhD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy; MS, PhD, Northeastern University Susan S. Mahnken Amee Mistry Faculty Associate, Library and Learning Resources Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston BA, Marietta College; JD, New England School of Law; LLM, Boston University School of PharmD, Albany College of Pharmacy Corporation and A dministration Corporation Law; MLS, Simmons College Michael Montagne Michael J. Malloy Senior Associate Dean, School of Pharmacy; Professor of Pharmacy Administration, Boston 86 Dean and Professor, School of Pharmacy, Worcester/Manchester BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota 87 BS, University of Miami; BS, University of Florida; PharmD, University at Buffalo Rita Morelli Mark Martone Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Coordinator of Early Practice Experiences, Boston Clinical Coordinator and Faculty Associate of Radiography BS, PharmD, MCPHS AS, Naugatuck Valley Community College; BS, Quinnipiac University Anna K. Morin Scott L. Massey Associate Dean of Pharmacy, Worcester/Manchester Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies BA, Cornell University; BSPharm, PharmD, University of Rhode Island BS, University at Albany; MS, University of Dayton; PhD, Andrews University Oussayma Moukhachen Kristen Mathieu Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston Instructor and Laboratory Manager of Nursing, Boston BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences BS, Eastern Connecticut State University; BSN, University of Connecticut; MSN/ED Erica Murrell University of Phoenix Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston Michele Kuczynski Matthews BS, PharmD, University of Kentucky Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston Christian Nelson PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Associate Professor of Communication Studies William W. McCloskey BA, Beloit College; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison Vice Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Boston; Professor of Pharmacy Practice Dottie Normile BA, University of Virginia; BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Interim Program Director and Assistant Professor and Laboratory Manager of Nursing, and Health Sciences Manchester Sarah McCord BSN, MSN, University of New Hampshire Head of Reference and Instructional Services; Associate Professor of Library and Learning Lori Nugent Resources Program Director and Instructor of Magnetic Resonance Imaging BA, MLIS, University of Wisconsin, Madison AS, New Hampshire Technical Institute; BS, Northeastern University Cynthia McDermott Judith M. Paré Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Physician Assistant Studies, Boston Assistant Professor of Nursing BS, Albion College; PhD, Wayne State University BSN, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; MSN, Salem State College Daniel H. McGovern Christine Parkhurst Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Associate Professor of English and Humanities BS, University of Connecticut; DPT, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health BA, University of Vermont; MA, University of Nice (France) Professions Patricia McNary Assistant Professor of Library and Learning Resources, Boston BSN, St. Louis University; MALS, University of Missouri, Columbia Dhiren K. Patel Kenneth A. Richman Corporation and A dministration Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston Professor of Philosophy and Ethics PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences BA, Haverford College; MA, PhD, Rutgers University Sheuli Peden Susan Richmond Faculty Associate in Biology Assistant Professor of Physician Studies, Boston BS, Florida State University; MA, Boston University BS, Framingham State College; BS, MS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Kristeen Perry Sciences Instructor of Dental Hygiene Sean T. Robinson AS, Northeastern University; BSDH, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Boston Sciences MS, PAC, Springfield College Helen Pervanas Maria Rosen Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester Director, Graduate Programs and Associate Professor of Nursing, Worcester BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences BSN, Boston State College; MS, Boston College; MSN, Boston University; PhD, Corporation and A dministration Corporation Kimberly A. Pesaturo University of Massachusetts, Amherst Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester John Rowe 86 PharmD, University of Rhode Island Associate Professor of Nursing, Manchester 87 Kristen Petersen ADN, Castleton State College; BA, Hope College; MSN, Rush University; PhD, University Assistant Professor of History and Social Sciences of Illinois at Chicago BA, Brandeis University; MA, University of Massachusetts, Boston; MA, Dorothea Rudorf PhD Brown University Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston Jacqueline Petrillo BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston Natalie A. Scheidt BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; JD, Suffolk Assistant Professer of Physician Assistant Studies, Worcester University BA, University College Cork (Ireland); MMS, Arcadia University Charles Pidgeon David Schnee Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Boston Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Worcester BS, MS, University Pittsburgh; PhD, University of California, San Francisco PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Alejandro Pino-Figuero Tulip Schneider Instructor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Boston Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston BS, Catholic University (Peru); MS, University of Liege (Belgium); PhD, Massachusetts BS, Columbia University; PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Sciences Douglas J. Pisano Sheila Seed Dean, School of Pharmacy, Boston; Professor of Pharmacy Administration Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; MPH, University of MS, University of Massachusetts, Boston; PhD, Northeastern University Massachusetts, Amherst; PharmD, Idaho State University Aditi Puri Alissa Segal Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; MS, PhD, Simmons College PharmD, Drake University Lori E. Rainchuso Enrique Seone-Vazques Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene Associate Professor of Social and Administrative Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Boston BA, Augusta State University; ASDH, MS, University of New Haven BS, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain; PhD, University of Minnesota Stephanie Rhymer Alok Sharma Clinical Coordinator and Faculty Associate of Nuclear Medicine Technology Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Worcester/Manchester BS, Ferris State University BS, Birla Institute of Technology (India); MS, Panjab University (India); PhD, Northeastern University Rick Shifley Karyn M. Sullivan Corporation and A dministration Instructor of Psychology Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester BA, Ohio State University; MDiv, Boston University; PhD, Brandeis University BS, University of Connecticut; MPH, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; PharmD, Matthew A. Silva Idaho State University Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester Catherine A. Taglieri PharmD, Northeastern University Assistant Coordinator of Advanced Practice Management Laboratory; Instructor of Pharmacy Richard J. Silvia Practice, Boston Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences PharmD, University of Rhode Island David E. Tanner Donald Simard Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education; Associate Professor of American Studies and Faculty Associate of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Worcester/Manchester Humanities BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences AB, Brown University; MA, PhD, University of Texas at Austin Kim Tanzer Corporation and A dministration Corporation Catherine Simonian Director, Institutional Experiences Boston; Instructor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences BS, University of Maryland; PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health 86 Sciences 87 Stacey Smith Gary R. Tataronis Medical Director, Master of Radiologist Assistant Program BSC, University of Saskatchewan; MD, University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine Associate Professor of Mathematics BS, MS, University of Lowell Stacie Spencer Jennifer L. Tebbe-Grossman Associate Professor of Psychology BA, Allegheny College; MA, PhD, Northeastern University Professor of American Studies and Political Science BA, MA, University of Missouri; PhD, Case Western Reserve University Linda M. Spooner Linda Tsoumas Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester BS, University of Connecticut; PharmD, University of Oklahoma Dean, School of Physical Therapy; Professor of Physical Therapy BS, University of Vermont; MS, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; EdD, University of John Stallman Hartford Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies, Manchester Kristin A. Tuiskula BS, University of Vermont, MPAS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; PhD, Penn State University; Post-Doctoral Fellow, Pennsylvania State University Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester BS, University of Massachusetts; PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Anela Stanic Sciences Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston Marianne Vail PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Boston Marilyn H. Steinberg BS, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; MS, George Washington University Assistant Professor of Library and Learning Resources, Boston Lesley Walls BS, Framingham State College; MLS, Simmons College Dean, School of Optometry, Professor of Optometry Michael Steinberg BS, MOpt, University of California at Berkeley; MD, University of California at Davis Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester Carrie Walker BS, Brandeis University; BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Worcester/Manchester BS, MPAS, St. Frances University Steven Steiner Susan White Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Manchester/Worcester BA, City University of New York; MHA, MEd, St. Joseph’s College, Maine Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies, Manchester/Worcester; Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Tammy Stuart BA, Wesleyan University; MD, Tufts University Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Assistant Professor of Nursing, Worcester Kristine Willett BA, BSN, Salve Regina University; MSN, University of Massachusetts, Worcester Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester BS, University of New Hampshire; PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Corporation and A dministration Sarah Wojiski Calendar: All Campuses Assistant Professor of Biology BS, University of Connecticut; MEd, Boston College; PhD, Harvard University The College reserves the right to revise these dates as needed. Notices of any changes will be issued to students, faculty, and staff with as much lead time as possible.

Fae Gwen Wooding C alendar Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester BS, Boston University; PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences August 2011 Songwen Xie 5 Last day of 12 week NUR , PA (M) and Health Science (B) Assistant Professor of Chemistry 6 Reading Day (W/M) BS, Peking University (PR China) PhD, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale 8-12 Final Exams for 12 week NUR and PA classes (M) Kathy Zaiken 11-13 Post BS Pharmacy PharmD Pathway Orientation Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston 15 Summer Break-NUR (W) and PA (M) (8/15-9/5) PharmD, Northeastern University 31 Residence hall opens for new students (B/W) New Student Welcome (B) (8/31-9/4) Corporation and A dministration Corporation Caroline Zeind Associate Dean of Professional and Academic Affairs, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Boston; September 2011 Professor of Pharmacy Practice 86 BA, PharmD, University of Tennessee 1 Nursing Orientation (M) (9/1) 87 PharmD Orientation (W/M) (9/1-9/2) Reema Zeineldin 2 Transfer Student Orientation (B) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester 3 Post BS Pharmacy PharmD Pathway Fall session begins BS, MS, Kuwait University; PhD, University of New Mexico 5 Labor Day Holiday Kristen Zimmerman Residence halls open for returning students (B/W) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston 6 Fall classes begin (all campuses) BS, PharmD, University of Connecticut Add/drop/late registration (9/6-9/8) 8 Add/drop/late registration deadline 15 September graduation date 23 Summer session incomplete /grade change deadline October 2011 10 Columbus Day (no classes) 12 Spring pre-registration (10/12-11/4) (B) 17 Spring pre-registration (10/17-10/21) (W/M) November 2011 11 Veterans’ Day (observed-no classes) 14 COF Spring pre-registration (11/14-11/18) (B) Last day to withdraw from fall classes 23 No classes on Boston campus. Worcester/Manchester classes held until noon 24-25 Thanksgiving recess 28 Classes resume December 2011 9 Last day of fall classes 10 Reading day 12-16 Final exams (make-up day 12/17) 16 Residence hall closes (7:00 p.m.) (B) 17 Commencement (M) Dates subject to change 19 Winter graduation date Semester break (12/19-1/8) January 2012 C alendar Corporation and A dministration 6 PA Orientation (W/M) July 2012 Nursing Orientation (W) 4-6 Independence Day recess (no classes)

7 Post BS Pharmacy PharmD Pathway Spring session begins C alendar 9 Last day to withdraw from Summer Session II 8 Residence hall reopens (B) 20 Summer Session II and 10 week classes end (B/W/M) 9 Spring classes begin (all campuses) 23-27 Final exams for 10 week PharmD classes (W/M) Add/drop/late registration (1/9-1/11) 11 Add/drop late registration deadline August 2012 16 Martin Luther King Holiday (no classes) 3 Last day of 12 week NUR , PA (M) and Health Science (B) 27 Fall semester incomplete/grade change deadline 4 Reading Day (W/M) February 2012 6-10 Final Exams for 12 week NUR and PA classes (M) 20 President’s Day (no classes) Corporation and A dministration Corporation March 2012

86 4 Residence Hall closes (7:00 pm) (B) 87 5 Spring Break (3/5-3/9) Dates subject to change 12 Classes resume 14 Fall/summer pre-registration (3/14-3/30) (B) 15 Financial aid priority deadline 16 Last day to withdraw from spring classes 19 Fall/summer pre-registration (3/19-3/23) (W/M) April 2012 9-13 COF Fall/Summer pre-registration (B) 16 Patriot’s Day (no classes) 20 Last day of spring classes 21 Reading day (no classes) 23-27 Final exams (make-up day 4/28) 27 Residence hall closes (7:00 p.m.) (B) May 2012 11 Commencement (B) Dates subject to change 12 Post BS Pharmacy PharmD Pathway Summer session begins 13 Commencement (W) Dates subject to change 14 Summer session I classes begin (B) Summer 10 week session begins (B/W/M) Summer 12 week session begins - NUR and PA (M) 14-16 Add/drop/late registration (B/W/M) 16 Summer session I Add/drop/late registration deadline (4:30 p.m.) (B/W/M) 28 Memorial Day observed (no classes) June 2012 1 Last day to withdraw from Summer Session I classes (B) and 10/12 week classes (B/W/M) Spring incomplete/grade change deadline 15 Summer Session I ends (B) 18 Summer Session II classes begin (B) 18-20 Add/drop/late registration Summer Session II (B) 20 Add/drop/late registration deadline (4:30 p.m.) (B) Index 111

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