Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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City: Weatherford
State: Oklahoma
Zip: 73096
Country: United States

Program Location:: Oklahoma
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Lyanna Schultz
  Title: Admissions Counselor
  Office: CPP 300
  Phone (Work): 580-774-3127
  Email: lyanna.schultz@swosu.edu
- Name: Dr. Les Ramos
  Title: Dean, College of Pharmacy
  Office: CPP 303
  Phone (Work): 580-774-3191
  Email: les.ramos@swosu.edu
- Name: Sally Drinnon, DPh.
  Title: Director of Student Services
  Office: CPP 304
  Phone (Work): 580-774-6007
  Email: sally.drinnon@swosu.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://www.swosu.edu

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
Application fee for PharmD (first professional) program for non-PharmCAS schools only:: No Application Fee
Application Deadline - For non-PharmCAS participating schools only.: August 01, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description::
September 1st of each year we will be accepting applications for the Spring and Fall of the next year.


Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
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Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: No
Is your institution public or private?: Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: No
Academic Term Type:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program? : 2 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Not Required
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: 4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : Yes

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe::
After 2 years in the professional program, they automatically receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences,


Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 45
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Program Description
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Program Description:
The COP offers the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree, which is a 2 + 4 program. Students must complete 2 years of pre-professional coursework, which includes general education courses as well as prescriptive courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and math. This is followed by 4 years in the professional Pharm.D. program at SWOSU, which includes didactic and experiential courses in the pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. During the first two summers students participate in introductory pharmacy practice experiences in Community and Institutional settings.  The fourth year of the professional program includes 9 full-time, structured advanced pharmacy practice experiences at off-campus pharmacy practice sites. The College of Pharmacy Admissions Committee utilizes a standardized admission process.  Overall grade point average (minimum of a 2.50), science and mathematics grade point average, along with interview criteria, and objective data are used in the selection process.  Although not required, ACT and SAT scores submitted by applicants are considered supplemental and may be used to enhance the application.  Students are admitted to the professional Pharm.D. program in the Fall and Spring semesters. Approximately eighty-five students are admitted to the professional Pharm.D. program each year. Faculty in the COP provide instruction in all the courses in the professional Pharm.D. program. Graduates of the COP at SWOSU continue to perform above average on the NAPLEX, the national licensing examination for pharmacy.


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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.50
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.50
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Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 67
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 37
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 0
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 0
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants::
All Math/Science courses must be completed prior to beginning the professional program.  Can be admitted lacking up to 6 General Education courses and you have 1 calendar year to complete after beginning the professional program.

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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition I
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: American Government & Politics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: U.S. History
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Computer Science
Course Title: Computer & Information Access
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Applied Calculus
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Principles of Biology w/lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology w/lab
Semester Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Anatomy
Course Title: Human Anatomy w/lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I w/lab
Semester Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I w/lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: General Physics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Psychology
Course Title: General Psychology
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Economics
Course Title: Introduction to Macroeconomics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: World History, World Cultural Geography, or Introduction to Humanities
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Public Speaking
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Intro to Music, Art Survey, Literature, Philosophy
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry II w/Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition II
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II w/Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
All Math and Science courses must be completed prior to beginning the professional program.  

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
Math Science courses with labs we would prefer not be online.

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
All Math Science courses must receive a letter grade.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
You can be admitted lacking up to 6 general education hours.  You have 1 year to complete after beginning the professional program.

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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
There is no application fee required.

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: No

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: ACCEPTED
Friend: ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : No Answer

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: No answer

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
SWOSU College of Pharmacy does not consider any letters of recommendation in the admission process.

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No
Is preference given to residents of other states?: Yes
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements::
Qualified residents from all 50 states are considered.

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
Only accepts International students who have done all coursework at Oklahoma Regional Universities.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: No
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: :
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Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:
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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

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Interviews
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Interview Format:: Other interview format
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: No
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
All Applicants who have met the Curricular requirements will be offered an in person interview.  Interviews are conducted by 1 pharmacy instructor and 1 pharmacy student.  There will be a 30 minute written portion and tour of the College of Pharmacy facilities.

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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: No

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2024-08-19, 2025-01-13
Additional details for accepted applicants::
We admit 2 times a year Spring and Fall.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: We are not a participating PharmCAS institution
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes