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New 3.5 Year Curriculum

PCAT no longer required for admission!

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New 3.5 Year Curriculum

PCAT no longer required for admission!

Institution Address:

HU Box 12230

915 E Market Street

Searcy

Arkansas

72149-5615

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:

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 3, 2024

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

December 1, 2023

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

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?

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:

Accelerated progression (year-round classes), 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:

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

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:

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:

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

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	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry	General Chemistry 1 and 2, labs required	8	12
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry 1 and 2, labs required	8	12
Microbiology	Microbiology, lab required	4	6
Biology/Biological Science	Biology for Majors: Choose from Human Anatomy & Physiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Immunology, Biology 1, Biology 2	8	12
Math	The program will accept one of these three options: 1. Calculus 2. College Algebra AND Trigonometry 3. College Algebra AND Precalculus	4	6
Statistics	Statistics	3	4
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Speech/Public Speaking	3	4
English Composition / Writing	English Composition I and II	6	8
Economics	Economics - choose from Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Accounting I	3	4
Social/Behavioral Science	General Psychology or General Sociology	3	4
General Elective(s)	Other Electives	6	9
Science/Math Elective(s)	Any math or science course	8	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

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 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?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

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

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.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

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
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Any Subject Area): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
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?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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.?

Yes

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

If yes, is the post-B.S. Pharm.D. program offered to current U.S., Canadian, and/or foreign-trained pharmacists?

U.S. Pharmacy School Graduates , Canadian Pharmacy School Graduates, Foreign Pharmacy School Graduates

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

Yes

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?

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:

2024-06-03

Additional details for accepted applicants:

New student orientation begins one week prior to the first day of fall classes in August.

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

PCAT and Other Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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