The Department of Biological Sciences offers baccalaureate degrees in a wide variety of majors and options. We also offer one minor. These different aspects of biological science and associated faculty are organized in the following program areas:
Biology Program:
Biology major Biomedical option
Biology major Environmental option
Biology major General option
Biology minor
Fisheries and Wildlife Science Program:
Fisheries and Wildlife Science major
Allied Health Sciences Programs:
Health Information Management major
Medical Technology major
Students interested in teaching biology at the secondary level should follow the suggested curriculum in Life Science and Earth Science for Teacher Licensure as outlined under the teacher licensure curricula in the College of Education.
Each of the bachelor of science degree programs offered by the department, with the exception of medical technology and teacher licensure curricula, requires a total of 120 hours for graduation. Except for Allied Health Science programs (AHS), which adhere to grade policies recommended by certifying associations, no more than 12 hours of “D’s” may be applied toward the baccalaureate degrees listed above. Students in the Department of Biological Sciences, except for AHS program majors, are required to take a common core consisting of: an orientation course; BIOL 1114, Principles of Biology; BIOL 2124, Zoology; BIOL 2134, Botany; an ecology course; a physiology course; and a seminar course. These same students are required to take MATH 1113, College Algebra, plus two additional math oriented courses above that level. Courses in computer science, chemistry, and physics are also required. The following descriptions of individual degree programs include specific descriptions and requirements.
Graduating seniors, except those in AHS programs, will be required to take the Major Field Assessment Test (MFAT) in Biology as part of the assessment plan for the department. Students will take the test during the last few weeks of the semester of planned graduation.
The baccalaureate degree program in biology is designed to prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities. It also provides a solid foundation for those wanting to pursue specialization at the graduate level. Specific course requirements are outlined in the following curricula; whereas, more general guidelines are in the previous section.
Arkansas Tech University is affiliated with the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) at Ocean Springs, Mississippi. With prior departmental approval, Arkansas Tech University students may enroll in marine biology courses at GCRL, with the credits applied toward the biology degree at Arkansas Tech. This affiliation makes possible a concentration in marine biology.
The Biomedical Option is designed for students wishing to study medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, and related fields of specialization. Thus, graduates typically apply to a medical school of some type or a graduate program such as physical therapy. However, while the specified curriculum is well-suited to these studies, professional schools do not specify that entering students have particular majors or options. Graduates who complete the degree option yet do not enter a medical or graduate school program should be prepared for a variety of employment opportunities especially in biomedical or biotechnology-related laboratories.
Curriculum in Biology |
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| Suggested Sequence of Courses | |||||||
| Freshman | Sophomore | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| ENGL 10131 | 3 | ENGL 10231 | 3 | Speech1 | 3 | SOC 1003 or PSY 2003 | 3 |
| MATH 1113 or MATH 1914 | 3-4 | CHEM 2134 | 4 | Social Sciences1 | 3 | MATH 2914 or other MATH higher than MATH 1113 | 3-4 |
| CHEM 2124 | 4 | BIOL 2124 | 4 | CHEM 3254 | 4 | CHEM 3264 | 4 |
| BIOL 1011 | 1 | COMS Elective | 3 | BIOL 2014 | 4 | BIOL 3074 | 4 |
| BIOL 1114 | 4 | BIOL 2134 | 4 | ||||
| Total Hours | 15-16 | Total Hours | 14 | Total Hours | 18 | Total Hours | 14-15 |
| Junior | Senior | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| Fine Arts & Humanities1 | 6 | U.S. History/Government1 | 3 | Elective6 | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1 | 3 |
| PHYS 2014 | 4 | PHYS 2024 | 4 | * Elective (see advisor to select two courses from each column below) | 12-16 | BIOL 4891 | 1 |
| BIOL 3034 | 4 | BIOL 3114 or BIOL 4094 | 4 | Electives5 (as needed to reach a total of 120 hours for graduation) | 5-12 | ||
| Cellular Elective2 | 3-4 | Statistics3 | 3 | ||||
| Total Hours | 17-18 | Total Hours | 14 | Total Hours | 15-19 | Total Hours | 9-16 |
| *Select4 six to eight hours from: | *Select4 six to eight hours from | ||||||
| BIOL 3054 | 4 | BIOL 3024 | 4 | ||||
| BIOL 4023 | 3 | BIOL 3064 | 4 | ||||
| BIOL 4033 | 3 | BIOL 3803 | 3 | ||||
| BIOL 4074 | 4 | BIOL 4054 | 4 | ||||
| BIOL 4951-4 | 1-4 | BIOL 4083 | 3 | ||||
| CHEM 3363 | 3 | BIOL 4951-4 | 1-4 | ||||
| CHEM 3344 | 4 | NUR 2303 | 3 | ||||
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1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements". 2Cellular electives include the first four courses listed in the left-hand column above.. 3See advisor for alternatives. 4See catalog to assure pre-requisites are met. 5At least 40 of the total hours required for graduation must be 3000-4000 level courses. 6Select from AHS 2013, PE 2513, PHIL 3103, PSY 3063, SOC 3173, or SOC 4053. |
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The Environmental Option is designed to cover the aspects of biology, chemistry, and earth science most applicable to employment, consultation, or graduate studies in environmental protection and remediation. Consequently, the overall curriculum and many of the individual courses are interdisciplinary. Furthermore, the program specifically provides opportunities for students to interact with others who are following the Environmental Option associated with Chemistry and Geology majors.
Curriculum in Biology |
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| Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Fall Semester | |||||||
| Freshman | Sophomore | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| ENGL 10131,T | 3 | ENGL 10232,T | 3 | ENGL 2053 | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 |
| MATH 1113T | 3 | Social Sciences1,T | 3 | Social Sciences1,T | 3 | Social Sciences1,T | 3 |
| BIOL 1004/PHSC 1004 | 4 | U.S. History/Government1,T | 3 | CHEM 2124 | 4 | CHEM 2134 | 4 |
| BIOL 1011 | 1 | BIOL 2124 | 4 | BIOL 2134 | 4 | BIOL 2111/CHEM 2111/GEOL 2111 | 1 |
| BIOL 1114T | 4 | Statistics5,T | 3 | Elective3 | 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 16 | Total Hours | 14 | Total Hours | 14 |
| Junior | Senior | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| CHEM 3254 | 4 | CHEM 3264 | 4 | CHEM 3353 | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 |
| PHYS 2014T | 4 | PHYS 2024 | 4 | BIOL 3034 | 4 | CHEM 3313 | 3 |
| BIOL 3043 | 3 | BIOL 3111/CHEM 3111/GEOL 3111 | 1 | BIOL 3054 | 4 | BIOL 4024 | 4 |
| BIOL 3124 or BIOL 3174 | 4 | BIOL 3114/FW 3114 or BIOL 40942 | 4 | Math Elective4 | 3-4 | BIOL 4111/CHEM 4111/GEOL 4111 | 1 |
| Electives3 | 3-4 | BIOL Elective (3000-4000 level) | 4 | ||||
| Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 16-17 | Total Hours | 14-15 | Total Hours | 15 |
| Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Spring Semester | |||||||
| Freshman | Sophomore | ||||||
| Spring | Fall | Spring | Fall | ||||
| ENGL 10131,T | 3 | ENGL 10231,T | 3 | U.S. History/Government1,T | 3 | ENGL 2053 | 3 |
| Social Sciences1,T | 3 | BIOL 1004/PHSC 1004 | 4 | Social Sciences1,T | 3 | Social Sciences1,T | 3 |
| Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 | BIOL 1011 | 1 | CHEM 2124 | 4 | CHEM 2134 | 4 |
| MATH 1113T | 3 | BIOL 2124 | 4 | BIOL 2111/CHEM 2111/GEOL 2111 | 1 | PHYS 20141,T | 4 |
| BIOL 1114T | 4 | Statistics5,T | 3 | BIOL 2134 | 4 | ||
| Total Hours | 16 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 14 |
| Junior | Senior | ||||||
| Spring | Fall | Spring | Fall | ||||
| CHEM 3254 | 4 | CHEM 3264 | 4 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 | CHEM 3353 | 3 |
| PHYS 2024T | 4 | BIOL 3043 | 3 | CHEM 3313 | 3 | BIOL 3034 | 4 |
| BIOL 3111/CHEM 3111/GEOL 3111 | 1 | BIOL 3124 or BIOL 3174 | 4 | BIOL 4024 | 4 | BIOL 3054 | 4 |
| BIOL 3114/FW 3114 or BIOL 40942 | 4 | Elective3,T | 3-4 | BIOL 4111/CHEM 4111/GEOL 4111 | 1 | Math Elective4 | 3-4 |
| Elective3,T | 3 | BIOL Elective (3000-4000 level) | 4 | ||||
| Total Hours | 16 | Total Hours | 14-15 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 14-15 |
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1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements". ECON 2003 and SOC 1003 are recommended for Social Science courses. 2Coastal Ecology (BIOL 4094) which is offered during the May mini-term can serve as an alternative to BIOL 3114. 3Recommended electives include: AGSS 2014, ANTH 2103, FW 4014, FW 4034, GEOL 1014 and GEOL 3153, POLS 2013 and POLS 4103, SPH 2003, SOC 3033, or SOC 3113 (but also see the following footnote, relative to calculus). 4FW 3173 or MATH 2914 is recommended if you are considering graduate school in this field. Furthermore,MATH 2924 should be considered for a general elective. Otherwise MATH 2243 is recommended. 5MATH 2163, PSY 2053, or SOC 2053 TDesignates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are taken at another college or university. |
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The General Option is the most flexible and is recommended for students who do not wish to specialize in biomedical or environmental fields.
Curriculum in Biology |
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| Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Fall Semester | |||||||
| Freshman | Sophomore | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| ENGL 10131,T | 3 | ENGL 10231,T | 3 | U.S. History/Government1,T | 3 | SPH 2003 | 3 |
| Social Sciences1,T | 3 | Social Sciences1,T | 3 | CHEM 2124T | 4 | CHEM 2134T | 4 |
| MATH 1113T | 3 | Physical ActivityT | 2 | BIOL 2124 or BIOL 2134 | 4 | BIOL 3034 | 4 |
| BIOL 1011 | 1 | BIOL 2124 or BIOL 2134 | 4 | Math Elective2 | 3 | Biology ElectiveT | 4 |
| BIOL 1114 | 4 | Any COMST | 3 | Elective5,T | 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 14 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 17 | Total Hours | 15 |
| Junior | Senior | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| CHEM 3254 | 4 | CHEM 3264 | 4 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 |
| PHYS 2014 | 4 | PHYS 2024 | 4 | Physiology or Cellular Elective4 | 3-4 | Physiology or Cellular Elective4 | 3-4 |
| BIOL 31143 | 4 | Biology Elective (3000-4000 level) | 4 | Biology Elective5 | 3-4 | BIOL 4891 | 1 |
| Math Elective2 | 3 | Elective5,T | 4 | Elective5,T | 5 | Biology Elective4 | 3-4 |
| Elective5,T | 2 | ||||||
| Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 16 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 13 |
| Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Spring Semester | |||||||
| Freshman | Sophomore | ||||||
| Spring | Fall | Spring | Fall | ||||
| ENGL 10131,T | 3 | ENGL 10231,T | 3 | U.S. History/Government1,T | 3 | SPH 2003 | 3 |
| Social Sciences1,T | 3 | Social Sciences1,T | 3 | CHEM 2124T | 4 | CHEM 2134T | 4 |
| MATH 1113T | 3 | Any COMST | 3 | BIOL 2124 or BIOL 2134 | 4 | BIOL 3034 | 4 |
| Physical ActivityT | 1 | Physical ActivityT | 1 | Math Elective2 | 3 | Biology ElectiveT | 4 |
| BIOL 1114 | 4 | BIOL 1011 | 1 | Elective5,T | 3 | ||
| BIOL 2124 or BIOL 2134 | 4 | ||||||
| Total Hours | 14 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 17 | Total Hours | 15 |
| Junior | Senior | ||||||
| Spring | Fall | Spring | Fall | ||||
| CHEM 3254 | 4 | CHEM 3264 | 4 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 |
| PHYS 2024 | 4 | PHYS 2014 | 4 | Physiology or Cellular Elective4 | 3-4 | Physiology or Cellular Elective4 | 3-4 |
| BIOL 31143 | 4 | Biology Elective(3000-4000) | 4 | Biology Elective5 | 3-4 | BIOL 4891 | 1 |
| Math Elective2 | 3 | Elective5,T | 4 | Elective5,T | 5 | Biology Elective4 | 3-4 |
| Elective5,T | 2 | ||||||
| Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 16 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 13 |
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1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements". 2Six hours of mathematics above MATH 1113 (courses in the areas of statistics and calculus or statistics and biostatistics (FW 3173)are recommended). 3Coastal Ecology (BIOL 4094) which is offered during the May mini-term can serve as an alternative to BIOL 3114 in the Biology major. 4The physiology choices include: Human Physiology (BIOL 3074), General Physiology (BIOL 3124), Physiological Ecology (BIOL 3174) Endocrinology (BIOL 4014);whereas, choices in the area of cell or molecular biology include: Cell Biology (BIOL 4033), Molecular Genetics (BIOL 4074), Microbiology (BIOL 3054), Immunology (BIOL 4023). One in each area is required. Other alternatives must be approved by your advisor and Department Head. Each 3-hour selection in one of these areas must be balanced by 4-hours (rather than 3-hours) of biology electives. 5Sufficient courses at 3000-4000 level to constitute a total of 40 hours. TDesignates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are taken at another college or university. |
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The minor in biology is available to students who wish to add to their knowledge of this increasingly important field for personal edification or for professional purposes, but choose not to complete a major in biology. The minor in biology requires 20 hours of courses:
BIOL 1014 Introduction to Biological Sciences or BIOL 1114 Principles of Biology
BIOL 2124 Principles of Zoology
BIOL 2134 Principles of Botany
*BIOL Electives (8 hours of 3000 or 4000 level)
*No more than one credit hour can be a seminar course
The fisheries and wildlife science program is a professional program designed to prepare qualified field and research biologists, as well as to provide a sound foundation for those students who intend to pursue graduate studies in wildlife biology, fisheries biology or field ecology. Through selection of elective courses, graduates are required to meet certification requirements of The Wildlife Society or the American Fisheries Society.
Field biologists are employed by various state and federal agencies concerned with natural resources management including the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, National Park Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Employment opportunities in the private sector are also available. Timber, mining, and utility companies hire field biologists for advice and management of industrial lands. Environmental consulting firms, commercial fish and game farms, and nature centers require qualified researchers, technicians, and educators.
Majors in fisheries and wildlife science must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours as specified in the following curriculum outline. No more than 12 hours of “D’s” may be applied toward the degree. Candidates for graduation are expected to complete a comprehensive series of practical and technical exams to assess mastery of program objectives.
Curriculum in Fisheries and Wildlife Science |
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| Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Fall Semester | |||||||
| Freshman | Sophomore | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| ENGL 10131,T | 3 | ENGL 10231,T | 3 | Speech1 | 3 | U.S. History/Government1,T | 3 |
| Social Sciences1,T | 3 | Social Sciences1,T | 3 | BIOL 2134 | 4 | GEOG 2833 | 3 |
| MATH 1113T | 3 | CHEM 1113 and CHEM 1111 or CHEM 2124T | 4 | CHEM 2204 or CHEM 3254T | 4 | FW 2013 | 3 |
| BIOL 1114 | 4 | BIOL 2124 | 4 | Statistics2, FW 3084,3,F or FW 31543,W | 3-4 | FW 3114 | 4 |
| FW 1001 | 1 | Statistics,2 or FW 31443,W | 3-4 | ||||
| Total Hours | 14 | Total Hours | 14 | Total Hours | 14-15 | Total Hours | 16-17 |
| Junior | Senior | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| BIOL 4044W or electives4 | 4 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 | FW 40133,W or FW 40433,F | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 |
| FW 3173 or Calculus | 3 | BIOL 30043,W or Electives4 | 4 | FW 4103 | 3 | FW 4001 | 1 |
| FW 40143,W, FW 40643,W or electives4 | 4 | FW 3053 | 3 | Electives4 | 9 | FW 4003 | 3 |
| Electives4 | 3 | FW 40243,F or Electives4 | 4 | FW 4083 | 3 | ||
| Electives4 | 3 | Electives4 | 5 | ||||
| Total Hours | 14 | Total Hours | 17 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 |
| Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Spring Semester | |||||||
| Freshman | Sophomore | ||||||
| Spring | Fall | Spring | Fall | ||||
| ENGL 10131,T | 3 | ENGL 10231,T | 3 | U.S. History/Government1,T | 3 | Speech1 | 3 |
| Social Sciences1,T | 3 | Social Sciences1,T | 3 | GEOG 2833 | 3 | CHEM 2204 or CHEM 3254T | 4 |
| BIOL 1114 | 4 | BIOL 2124 | 4 | BIOL 2134 | 4 | FW 30843,F,FW 31543,W or Statistics2 | 3-4 |
| MATH 1113T | 3 | CHEM 1113 and CHEM 1111 or CHEM 2124T | 4 | FW 2013 | 3 | FW 3114 | 4 |
| FW 1001 | 1 | Statistics2 or FW 31443,W | 3-4 | ||||
| Total Hours | 13 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 16-17 | Total Hours | 14-15 |
| Junior | Senior | ||||||
| Spring | Fall | Spring | Fall | ||||
| BIOL 30043,W or Electives4 | 4 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 | FW 40133,W or FW 40433,F | 3 |
| FW 3053 | 3 | BIOL 4044W or Electives4 | 4 | FW 4001 | 1 | FW 4103 | 3 |
| FW 40243,F or Electives4 | 4 | FW 3173 or a Calculus | 3 | FW 4003 | 3 | Electives4 | 9 |
| Electives4 | 3 | FW 40143,W, FW 40643,W or Electives4 | 4 | FW 4083 | 3 | ||
| Electives4 | 3 | Electives4 | 5 | ||||
| Total Hours | 14 | Total Hours | 17 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 |
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1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements". One of the social sciences must be ECON 2003, Principles of Economics I. 2Statistics must be taken either fall or spring term. 3F and W superscripts designate courses required for certification in fisheries and wildlife, respectively. Students can choose between FW 3154 and FW 3144, FW 4014 and FW 4064, and BIOL 3004 and BIOL 4044 for wildlife certification. Meeting requirements for fisheries or wildlife certification is a requirement for graduation. 4Must include at least two courses from the biology group (BIOL 3174 physiological ecology, BIOL 3034 genetics, BIOL 4064 evolutionary biology, BIOL 3064 parasitology, AGPM 3104 entomology, BIOL 3184 animal behavior, BIOL 3004 plant taxonomy, BIOL 4044 dendrology, BIOL 4094 coastal ecology), one W or two F courses from the physical science group (any physics course, AGSS 2014 soils, GEOL 1014 physical geology,GEOL 3083 hydrology), and three 3000-4000 level fisheries and wildlife courses. Sufficient additional electives to produce 120 total credit hours are required for graduation. TDesignates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are taken at another college or university. |
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The allied health science programs include a four-year curricula in health information management and in medical technology. Statements and curricula for these programs are listed below.
The degree program in health information management prepares the student for a professional career as an active member of the modern health-care team. In this age of increased computerization and data analysis, the health information management field is an exciting new area with virtually unlimited possibilities. The health information management administrator is an expert in the world of health record systems. He/she is responsible for obtaining complete health records for use in research; for gathering statistical information on which to base long-range health planning goals; for determining the legitimacy of requests for confidential medical information; for controlling the circulation and integrity of health records; and, as department head, is responsible for efficiency of the health information department employees in the performance of daily activities.
The health information department in a medical facility has in its care all the documentation regarding patient-care, physician as well as ancillary information. Responsibility for data validity and integrity play a major role in the health information profession. He/she must be progressive, conscientious, tactful, and knowledgeable, as much work is accomplished in cooperation with other allied health professionals. Above all, the health information professional must adhere to the Code of Ethics of the American Health Information Management Association and to the appropriate institutional behavioral codes that apply.
Professional practice is scheduled at affiliated hospitals in nearby cities for a period of six hours per week during the fall and spring semesters for senior HIM majors. The management affiliation may be assigned to a hospital in a distant city for four weeks (40 hours per week) and normally occurs in the summer immediately following the senior year. Students are responsible for all transportation and lodging expenses during these assignments; however, every effort will be made to minimize such costs.
Students must make at least a “C” in each of the professional courses and demonstrate their proficiency in professional practice and management-affiliation. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is granted a Bachelor of Science degree in health information management and becomes eligible to write the national certification examination. The student already holding a baccalaureate degree may apply for the HIM program as specified in the Application Guidelines and work toward another baccalaureate degree provided the pre-professional course of study has been completed to establish eligibility to write the national certification examination. Registered health information technicians are urged to contact the Program Director for information regarding RHIA progression. The national certification examination is offered year-round by the American Health Information Management Association.
Special instructions for transfer students: transfer of courses to meet specific Health Information Management Program requirements have a grade of at Least C. Lower-level courses (numbered in the 1000"s and 2000"s) from other institutions cannot be transferred to meet upper-level (3000-4000) HIM course requirements; however, they may be used as general electives. Transfer of upper-level courses to meet HIM requirements is subject to validation by the HIM Program.
The application process for the Health Information Management Program is as follows:
The Health Information Management Program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) in cooperation with the American Health Information Management Association’s Council on Accreditation
Curriculum in Health Information Management |
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| Suggested Sequence of Courses | |||||||
| Freshman | Sophomore | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| ENGL 10131,T | 3 | ENGL 10231,T | 3 | U.S. History/Government1,T | 3 | Social Sciences1,T | 3 |
| Social Sciences1,T | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 | BDA 2003T | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 |
| MATH 1113T | 3 | BIOL 10141,T | 4 | BIOL 2004T | 4 | CHEM 1113 and CHEM 11111,T | 4 |
| TECH 1001 | 1 | SPH 2003T | 3 | AHS 2013 or ACCT 2003T | 3 | COMS 2233T | 3 |
| AHS 1023 | 3 | AHS 2013 or ACCT 2003 | 3 | ||||
| Total Hours | 13 | Total Hours | 13 | Total Hours | 13 | Total Hours | 16 |
| Junior | Senior | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| MGMT 3003 | 3 | MGMT 4023 or HA 4113/RP 4113 | 3 | HIM 4034 | 4 | MGMT 4013 | 3 |
| PSY 2053T | 3 | HIM 3033 | 3 | HIM 4063 | 3 | HIM 4073 | 3 |
| HIM 3023 | 3 | HIM 3043 | 3 | HIM 4093 | 3 | HIM 4083 | 3 |
| HIM 3153 | 3 | HIM 3132 | 2 | HIM 4182 | 2 | HIM 4203 | 3 |
| HIM 4153 | 3 | HIM 3133 | 3 | HIM 4983 | 3 | HIM 4292 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 14 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 14 |
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| HIM 4892 | 2 | ||||||
| HIM 4895 | 5 | ||||||
| Total Hours | 7 | ||||||
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1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements". 2HIM 1001 recommended. TDesignates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are taken at another college or university. |
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Arkansas Tech University, in affiliation with approved schools of medical technology, offers a four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree and to certification as a medical technologist. The affiliated schools of medical technology are accredited by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association.
The first three years of the curriculum are taught on the Tech campus and the fourth (professional) year is taught at one of the affiliated schools of medical technology. Admission to the professional year is on a competitive basis, and students must meet the admission standards of the medical technology school.
Baptist Health Schools, Little Rock, Arkansas: John E. Slaven, M.D., Medical Director, School of Medical Technology; Jennie Kyle, M.P.H., MT (ASCP) S.H., Program Director, School of Medical Technology.
St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Joplin, Missouri: Susan O. Pintado, M.D., Medical Director, School of Medical Technology. Karen Adkins, MA ED, MT (ASCP), Program Director, School of Medical Technology.
To qualify for the bachelor of science degree, the student must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 91 semester hours during the first three years of the program and 40 semester hours during the final professional year (52 weeks of class) at an affiliated medical technology school. The third year of the curriculum (30 semester hours) must include 20 semester hours in courses numbered 3000 or above, of which 4 semester hours must be in chemistry and 7 or 8 semester hours in biology. Also, the third year of the curriculum must be completed in residence at Arkansas Tech University.
Tuition and fees for courses taken the senior year at one of the affiliated medical technology schools will be assessed at the current rate charged by the affiliated school and are payable to Arkansas Tech University. Financial aid and scholarship arrangements are also made by Tech.
Upon successful completion of the final 40 hours at an affiliated medical technology school, a student is eligible for a bachelor of science degree, as well as being eligible to write the National Board Examination for licensure. This examination is given at various times throughout the year by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
Curriculum in Medical Technology |
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| Suggested Sequence of Courses | |||||||
| Freshman | Sophomore | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| ENGL 10131,T | 3 | ENGL 10231,T | 3 | U.S. History/Government1,T | 3 | Social Sciences1,T | 6 |
| BIOL 1011T | 1 | BIOL 2004T | 4 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 |
| BIOL 1114 or BIOL 2124T | 4 | CHEM 2134T | 4 | BIOL 2022 | 2 | PSY 2003 | 3 |
| CHEM 2124T | 4 | MATH 1203T | 3 | BIOL 2023 | 3 | ||
| MATH 1113T | 3 | AHS 2013 | 3 | ||||
| Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 14 | Total Hours | 14 | Total Hours | 12 |
| Junior | Senior | ||||||
| Unusual course category - 12 months | |||||||
| BIOL 3054T | 4 | MEDT 4012-3 | 2-3 | MEDT 4056-7 | 6-7 | ||
| BIOL 3034, BIOL 3064, BIOL 4023 or BIOL 40333 | 7-8 | MEDT 4029 | 9 | MEDT 4064 | 4 | ||
| CHEM 2204, CHEM 3245, CHEM 3254, CHEM 3264, CHEM 3344, or CHEM 44143 | 12-13 | MEDT 4035 | 5 | MEDT 4073 | 3 | ||
| Electives | 2-0 | MEDT 4048-9 | 8-9 | MEDT 4081-2 | 1-2 | ||
| Total Hours | 25 | Total Hours | 40 | ||||
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1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements". 2COMS 1003 or Alternate. 3Must have a total of 12-13 hours of upper-level chemistry and 7-8 hours of upper-level biology and a total of at least 29 hours in the junior year to reach the required 91 hour total before entering the senior, off-campus, year. TDesignates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are taken at another college or university. |
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