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Submission Number: 4069
Submission ID: 17
Submission UUID: 55c3e58b-d504-4955-93e2-c991456aeff0
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
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Created: Thu, 09/05/2019 - 15:15
Completed: Thu, 06/09/2022 - 12:43
Changed: Wed, 05/03/2023 - 13:47
Remote IP address: 189.156.12.65
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information ------------------- Banner Image:: Pharmacy_Directory_2020_banner_1920x576_1.jpg If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here:: New 3.5 Year Curriculum PCAT no longer required for admission! Institution Address: -------------------- Street 1: HU Box 12230 Street 2: 915 E Market Street Street 3: {Empty} City: Searcy State: Arkansas Zip: 72149-5615 Country: United States Program Location:: Arkansas Admissions Office Contact(s):: - Name: Jeanie Smith, Pharm.D. Title: Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions Office: Henry and Grace Farrar Center for Health Sciences, Suite 101 Phone (Work): 501-279-5528 Email: pharmacy@harding.edu - Name: Kathryn Robison Title: Pharmacy Admissions Counselor Office: Henry and Grace Farrar Center for Health Sciences, Suite 101 Phone (Work): (501) 279-5528 Email: mkrobison1@harding.edu Institutional Website:: - http://www.harding.edu/pharmacy/ Contact Information Video:: {Empty} I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes Program Application Deadline ---------------------------- Final Application Deadline: --------------------------- What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: June 1, 2023 Final Application Deadline Description:: {Empty} Priority Application Deadline: ------------------------------ What is the priority application deadline for your program? : February 1, 2023 Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. : {Empty} I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes Program Information ------------------- Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation Satellite/Branch campuses:: {Empty} Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: Yes Is your institution public or private?: Private Is your institution part of an academic health center?: No Academic Term Type:: Quarter (3 terms per academic year) Program Structure: ------------------ What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?: * Other If Other, please briefly describe:: * 2 - 3.5 (at least two years of pre-pharmacy study followed by three and a half years of professional study) Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Not Required Alternative Enrollment Options: ------------------------------- Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?: Yes If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:: Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance , Other If Other, please briefly describe:: * 2 - 3.5 (at least two years of pre-pharmacy study followed by three and a half years of professional study) I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes Last Entering Class ------------------- Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 27 I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes Dual and Concurrent Degrees --------------------------- Dual Degree: ------------ Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : Yes If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MSHI or MHIIM (Health Informatics) Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: Yes Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: : Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS) I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes Program Description ------------------- Program Description: Harding University College of Pharmacy offers a three and a half year program of study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The program begins with a combination of didactic instruction and early pharmacy practice experiences, followed by immersive advanced pharmacy practice experiences. There is an emphasis on the integration of faith, learning and living, the development of Christian scholarship, the promotion of Christian ethics, and the promotion of citizenship within a global perspective through participation in mission efforts. Once admitted to Harding University College of Pharmacy, students will benefit from the close ties the University has already forged with public and private institutions throughout the world. As an example, students will have the opportunity to gain clinical education at a medical mission point in Namwianga, Kolomo, Zambia. Students will have the option to participate in medical relief efforts in Haiti, Honduras, Guatemala, Cameroon, and Ghana. Students will also benefit from interactions with those in Harding’s other health sciences programs including nursing, physical therapy, and physician assistant students. Interprofessional education will be utilized as much as possible in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. Program Description Video:: {Empty} I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes GPA and Credit Hour Criteria ---------------------------- Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.5 Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.5 Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:: The minimum GPAs listed are preferred minimums. Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 64 Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 28 Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 96 Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 42 Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:: Although only 64 semester hours are required, students must have a minimum of 72 semester hours of undergraduate coursework completed prior to enrollment to be eligible for consideration for graduate and professional level Federal Student Loan assistance. I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes Course Prerequisites -------------------- List of Course Prerequisites:: Course Subject: Chemistry Course Title: General Chemistry 1 and 2, labs required Semester Hours (Min): 8 Quarter Hours (Min): 12 --- Course Subject: Chemistry Course Title: Organic Chemistry 1 and 2, labs required Semester Hours (Min): 8 Quarter Hours (Min): 12 --- Course Subject: Microbiology Course Title: Microbiology, lab required Semester Hours (Min): 4 Quarter Hours (Min): 6 --- Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science Course Title: Biology for Majors: Choose from Human Anatomy & Physiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Immunology, Biology 1, Biology 2 Semester Hours (Min): 8 Quarter Hours (Min): 12 --- Course Subject: Math Course Title: The program will accept one of these three options: 1. Calculus 2. College Algebra AND Trigonometry 3. College Algebra AND Precalculus Semester Hours (Min): 4 Quarter Hours (Min): 6 --- Course Subject: Statistics Course Title: Statistics Semester Hours (Min): 3 Quarter Hours (Min): 4 --- Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal) Course Title: Speech/Public Speaking Semester Hours (Min): 3 Quarter Hours (Min): 4 --- Course Subject: English Composition / Writing Course Title: English Composition I and II Semester Hours (Min): 6 Quarter Hours (Min): 8 --- Course Subject: Economics Course Title: Economics - choose from Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Accounting I Semester Hours (Min): 3 Quarter Hours (Min): 4 --- Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science Course Title: General Psychology or General Sociology Semester Hours (Min): 3 Quarter Hours (Min): 4 --- Course Subject: General Elective(s) Course Title: Other Electives Semester Hours (Min): 6 Quarter Hours (Min): 9 --- Course Subject: Science/Math Elective(s) Course Title: Any math or science course Semester Hours (Min): 8 Quarter Hours (Min): 9 When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?: Students may complete remaining prerequisite courses during the spring prior to enrollment. Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?: Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:: {Empty} Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?: Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:: {Empty} Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:: Grades below C cannot be accepted for any math or science course Advanced Placement (AP) credit may be used to satisfy prerequisite coursework provided the AP credit is accepted by the applicant's institution and is posted on the applicant's official academic transcript All science courses must be majors courses; non-majors courses will not fulfill the requirements The speech requirement should be fulfilled with a public speaking course No credit toward the 64 semester hour requirement will be accepted for military science or physical education courses Although only 64 semester hours are required, students must have a minimum of 72 hours of undergraduate coursework completed prior to enrollment to be eligible for consideration for graduate and professional level Federal Student Loan assistance. Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/pharmacy/admissions I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes Supplemental Materials ---------------------- Supplemental Requirements: -------------------------- Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: No Supplemental Application Fee: ----------------------------- Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:: {Empty} I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes PCAT and Other Tests -------------------- Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:: Optional Link to PCAT information on institutional website:: {Empty} Additional PCAT information:: For more information visit our website: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/pharmacy Minimum composite PCAT score considered:: N/A Other Admission Tests: ---------------------- Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes Observation Hours ----------------- Observation Hours Required: --------------------------- Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: No I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes Evaluations (Letters of Reference) ---------------------------------- Evaluations Required: --------------------- Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: Yes If yes, how many evaluations are required?: Three (3) Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.: Clergy: ACCEPTED Co-Worker: ACCEPTED Employer: ACCEPTED Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED Friend: NOT ACCEPTED Health Care Professional: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page) Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED Politician: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page) Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED Professor (Any Subject Area): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED Professor (Liberal Arts): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page) Professor (Math): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page) Professor (Science): ACCEPTED Supervisor: ACCEPTED Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED Committee Letters: ------------------ What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Recommended but not required Does it count as more than one evaluation?: Yes Composite Letters: ------------------ What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Recommended but not required Does it count as more than one evaluation?: Yes Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:: Applicants must have three letters of recommendation sent directly to PharmCAS. These letters should focus on the applicant's academic and professional abilities. Having at least one reference from a pharmacist is highly recommended. I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes Residency --------- Is preference given to state residents?: No Is preference given to residents of other states?: No Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:: {Empty} I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes International Applicants ------------------------ Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students) Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS Other clarifying information, if necessary:: Harding University College of Pharmacy will not accept or review foreign course work. Courses completed at a college or university outside of the United States must be evaluated by World Education Servies (WES) www.wes.org or a similar organization. Credit will be given only for the number of hours as evaluated by WES or that is transferred to a U.S. accredited college or university. All accepted applicants, including those who are not a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident, MUST have a U.S. Social Security number in order to gain an Arkansas Pharmacy Intern License. A Valid US Social Security number is required to be eligible for placement into Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE). Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: Yes If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: : International students who are non-native English speaking must send TOEFL scores to PharmCAS. The TOEFL is not required if an applicant completes a B.A. or B.S. degree within the United States. Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1] [1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes Interviews ---------- Interview Format:: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis Briefly describe your institution's interview process:: On interview day, you will meet with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions and other Harding University representatives, as well as members of our student body. In addition to your interview with the College of Pharmacy faculty, there will be an overview of the Pharmacy program and a tour of the College. Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/pharmacy I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes Accepted Applicants ------------------- Deposits: --------- Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: Yes Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?: No Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:: Accepted students make a seat deposit of $450 to be admitted to the college. Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2023-06-05 Additional details for accepted applicants:: New student orientation begins one week prior to the first day of classes. Orientation is set for August 14-18, 2023. Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: Yes I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes Background Checks and Drug Screenings ------------------------------------- Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: Yes Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes