Degrees & Programs

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
This program is designed to meet the needs of those students who are primarily interested in preparing for careers in such areas as biochemistry, pharmacology, neurochemistry, medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy.

Students who complete the B.S. in Biochemistry will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:

1. Complete laboratory report using standard writing protocol
2. Recognize ethical issues
3. Demonstrate Christian values awareness
4. Demonstrate proficiency in chemical concepts and applications related to matter
5. Demonstrate proficiency in molecular structure, properties, nomenclature and reactions of various families of bioorganic molecules

Major Requirements:

CH 141-142 General Chemistry and Laboratory ....................................................... 8 hours
CH 211 Analytical Chemistry and Laboratory ........................................................... 4 hours
CH 311-312 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory. ...................................................... 8 hours
CH 341 Physical Chemistry and Laboratory. ............................................................ 4 hours
CH 401-402 Biochemistry and Laboratory ............................................................... 8 hours
CH 410 Applied Chemistry and Laboratory ............................................................... 4 hours
CH 411 Instrumental Methods and Laboratory......................................................... 4 hours
CH 490, 491, 492 Research & Independent Study ................................................... 3 hours
BI 131-132 General Biology ..................................................................................... 8 hours
BI 321 Genetics ....................................................................................................... 3 hours
BI 481 Mammalian Anatomy I or BI 460 Cell and Molecular Biology ......................... 4 hours
MA 171-172 Calculus (MA121-122 may be required first) ......................................... 8 hours
PH 103-104 General Physics ................................................................................... 8 hours
Total ..................................................................................................................... 74 hours
Minor is not required

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
This is a five-year program in collaboration with the University of Alabama in Huntsville where the student spends three years at Oakwood and two years at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. After successful completion of all requirements, the University of Alabama in Huntsville will grant the degree of B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Oakwood will grant the degree of B.S. in Chemistry.

Students who complete the B.S. in Chemical Engineering program will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:

1. Complete laboratory report using standard writing protocol
2. Recognize ethical issues
3. Demonstrate Christian values awareness
4. Demonstrate proficiency in chemical concepts and applications related to matter
5. Demonstrate proficiency in molecular structure, properties, nomenclature and reactions of various families of inorganic and organic molecules
6. Demonstrate chemistry laboratory skills that are transferrable to solving chemical engineering design problems

Major Requirements:

CH 141-142 General Chemistry .............................................................................. 8 hours
CH 311-312 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory...................................................... 8 hours
CH 211 Analytical Chemistry and Laboratory ......................................................... 4 hours
CH 341 Physical Chemistry and Laboratory ........................................................... 4 hours
MA 171-172 Calculus I and II ................................................................................. 8 hours
MA 271 Calculus III ................................................................................................ 4 hours
MA 311 Differential Equations ................................................................................ 3 hours
MA 321 Probability and Statistics ........................................................................... 3 hours
PH 121-122 General Physics (Calculus based) ....................................................... 8 hours
Total .................................................................................................................... 50 hours

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
This program is designed to meet the needs of those chemistry majors who are primarily interested in a professional career in chemistry or graduate studies. This program prepares the student either for work in the chemical industry or for advanced studies in graduate school. Admission to this curriculum requires approval of the department and a minimum GPA of 3.00 in chemistry and mathematics courses.

Students who complete the B.S. in Chemistry will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:

1. Complete laboratory report using standard writing protocol
2. Recognize ethical issues
3. Demonstrate Christian values awareness
4. Demonstrate proficiency in chemical concepts and applications related to matter
5. Demonstrate proficiency in molecular structure, properties, nomenclature and reactions of various families of organic molecules

Major Requirements:

CH 141-142 General Chemistry and Laboratory ...................................................... 8 hours
CH 211 Analytical Chemistry and Laboratory ........................................................... 4 hours
CH 311-312 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory....................................................... 8 hours
CH 341-342 Physical Chemistry and Laboratory. .................................................... 8 hours
CH 410 Applied Chemistry and Laboratory .............................................................. 4 hours
CH 411 Instrumental Methods and Laboratory ....................................................... 4 hours
CH 490, 491, 492 Research & Independent Study................................................... 3 hours
CH Electives ........................................................................................................... 3 hours
MA 171-172-271 Calculus (MA 121, 122, or 123 may be required first) .................. 12 hours
MA 308 Linear Algebra............................................................................................ 3 hours
MA 311 Differential Equations ................................................................................. 3 hours
PH 103-104 General Physics .................................................................................. 8 hours
Total .................................................................................................................... 68 hours

Minor in Chemistry

CH 141-142 General Chemistry and Laboratory ....................................................... 8 hours
CH 211 Analytical Chemistry and Laboratory .......................................................... 4 hours
CH 311-312 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory....................................................... 8 hours
CH 350 or CH 351 Chemistry Seminar .................................................................... 1 hour
Total .................................................................................................................... 21 hours

Allied Health Program
The Department of Chemistry houses the Allied Health Program. The following courses of preprofessional study are available within this program: medical technology, preoccupational
therapy, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant, and pre-speech language pathology; as well as advising in such areas as pre-dental, pre-dental hygiene, pre-medicine, prehealth information management, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapist assistant, pre-respiratory therapy, and pre-X-ray technology. Students must ensure that they will meet the minimum entrance requirements of their prospective professional schools. GPA Requirement: Overall 2.5 is required for all allied health majors for graduation.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
This is a consortium program in which the student spends three years at Oakwood University and approximately twelve months at a partnering institution: Florida Hospital, Andrews University, Meharry/Tennessee State University, Howard University or the University of Alabama in Birmingham. (Application for admission to partnering institution must be made separately and admission is not
guaranteed).

Students who complete the B.S. in Medical Technology will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:

1. Use standard English and composition in written and verbal professional and research reports
2. Plan strategies for integrating Christian principles and social responsibility in patient interaction and laboratory procedures
3. Categorize the properties of matter, chemical reactions, intermolecular forces, and elements; describe the structure and properties of organic molecules
4. Demonstrate the application of various equilibrium states in analytic chemistry
5. Identify biomolecules such as carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, enzymes, vitamins and cofactors
6. Define basic physical concepts such as speed, velocity, current and resistance, incorporating mathematical principles
7. Describe biological processes that occur at the human cellular and system level, and in the ecological environment
8. Identify the clinical features of bacterial diseases and diagnostic procedures
9. Classify the principles of heredity
10. Recognize the methods of homeostatic control and immunological function
11. Evaluate personal skills, traits, and goals in relationship to those traits required for the medical technologist
12. Demonstrate clinical laboratory skills and professional demeanor appropriate for the entry-level medical technologist

Major Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy
Following completion of this degree, the student must complete professional Master’s or doctoral education at a physical therapy school. This program is designed to allow students who desire to apply to 3+3 programs (e.g., Loma Linda University or Andrews University) to complete all prerequisite courses by the end of the junior year. Students who successfully complete the first year
of physical therapy professional school will be awarded the B.S. in Pre-Physical Therapy from Oakwood University.

Students who complete the B.S. in Pre-Physical Therapy will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:

1. Apply critical thinking strategies to problem solving, decision making and evaluation of research
2. Use standard English and composition in written and verbal professional/research reports
3. Plan strategies to integrate Christian principles and ethics in the care of patients
4. Apply principles of cultural competence
5. Arrange the organization and function of the human body from the cell to system levels
6. Categorize the properties of matter, chemical reactions, intermolecular forces, and elements
7. Define basic physical concepts such as velocity, force, mass, energy, torque and resistance
8. Distinguish between normal and pathological movement
9. Describe the sequence of human development and the evolution of human ethnography
10. Explain the importance of disease prevention, wellness promotion, and the impact of health disparities
11. Engage in self-directed learning
12. Evaluate personal skills, traits, and goals in relationship to those traits required for physical therapy
13. Demonstrate basic communication skills and professional demeanor

Major Requirements:

AH 100 Intro to Health Professions ......................................................................... 2 hours
AH 103 Intro to Public Health .................................................................................. 3 hours
AH 210 Practicum in Physical Therapy ................................................................... 3 hours
AH 350 Medical Terminology and Laboratory .......................................................... 3 hours
AH 410 Critical Thinking in Health Care ................................................................... 2 hours
CH 141-142 General Chemistry and Laboratory ....................................................... 8 hours
BA 310 Principles of Management .......................................................................... 3 hours
BI 111-112 Human Anatomy & Physiology.............................................................. 6 hours
BI 131-132 General Biology or upper division elective .............................................. 8 hours
BI 221 Microbiology ................................................................................................ 4 hours
FS 355 Human Development ................................................................................... 3 hours
HC 330 Legal Aspects of Health Care ..................................................................... 3 hours
MA 121 or 122 Pre-Calculus ................................................................................... 3 hours
SO 211 Cultural Anthropology ................................................................................. 3 hours
PE 315 Motor Learning ........................................................................................... 2 hours
PE 401 Physiology of Exercise ............................................................................... 3 hours
PE 415 Kinesiology ................................................................................................ 3 hours
PH 103-104 General Physics .................................................................................. 8 hours
PY 307 Statistical Methods .................................................................................... 3 hours
PY 357 Health Psychology or PY elective ............................................................... 3 hours
RE 450 Christian Ethics or RE elective ................................................................... 2 hours
SW 382 Human Sexuality ....................................................................................... 3 hours
Total .................................................................................................................... 81 hours

Associate of Science in Pre-Occupational Therapy
This is a two year pre-professional program designed to provide prerequisite courses needed for entry into professional education. Following completion of this degree, the student must complete
professional education at a college or university that offers this major. Students who complete the A.S. in Pre-Occupational Therapy will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:

1. Use standard English and composition in written and verbal professional and research reports
2. Plan strategies to integrate Christian principles and moral integrity in the care of patients
3. Arrange the organization and function of the human body from the cell to system levels
4. Apply the scientific method, mathematical principles, critical thinking and problem solving skills to the chemistry of elements and atomic structure
5. Utilize conceptual design elements including line, shape, texture and color
6. Recognize normal psychological behavior and the common treatment modalities for abnormal behavior
7. Recognize emergency situations and provide basic emergency care including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
8. Evaluate personal skills, traits, and goals in relationship to those traits required for the occupational therapist
9. Demonstrate basic communication skills and professional demeanor

Major Requirements:

AH 100 Introduction to Health Professions .............................................................. 2 hours
AH 200 Practicum in Occupational Therapy ............................................................ 2 hours
AH 350 Medical Terminology and Laboratory .......................................................... 3 hours
AR 101 Basic Design or AR 261 Sculpture ............................................................. 3 hours
BI 111-112 Anatomy and Physiology ...................................................................... 6 hours
CH 101-102 Introduction to Inorganic, Organic & Biochemistry and Laboratory ....... 6 hours
MA 121 Precalculus ................................................................................................ 3 hours
PE 205 First Aid & CPR .......................................................................................... 1 hour
PY 101 Principles of Psychology ............................................................................ 3 hours
PY 221 Personal and Soc. Adjust. or PY 321 Abnormal Behav. .............................. 3 hours
PY 307 Statistical Methods .................................................................................... 3 hours
PY 325 Developmental Psychology........................................................................ 3 hours
SO 101 Principles of Sociology ............................................................................... 3 hours
Total .................................................................................................................... 41 hours

Associate of Science in Pre-Physician Assistant
This is a two year pre-professional program designed to provide prerequisite coruses needed for entry into professional education. Following completion of this degree, the student must complete
professional education at a college or university that offers this major.

Students who complete the A.S. in Pre-Physician Assistant will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:

1. Use standard English and composition in written and verbal professional and research reports
2. Plan strategies to integrate Christian principles and social responsibility to the care of patients
3. Describe biological processes that occur at the human cellular and system level, and in the ecological environment
4. Arrange the organization and function of the human body from the cell to the system level
5. Categorize the properties of matter, chemical reactions, intermolecular forces, and elements
6. Describe the structure and properties of organic molecules
7. Explain the importance of disease prevention, wellness promotion and the impact of health disparities
8. Evaluate personal skills, traits, and goals in relationship to those traits required for the physician assistant
9. Demonstrate basic communication skills and professional demeanor

Major Requirements

AH 100 Introduction to Health Professions .............................................................. 2 hours
AH 103 Introduction to Public Health ....................................................................... 2 hours
AH 220 Practicum in Pre-Physician Assistant ........................................................... 2 hours
AH 350 Medical Terminology and Laboratory ........................................................... 3 hours
CH 141-142 General Chemistry and Laboratory ....................................................... 8 hours
CH 311 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory ............................................................. 4 hours
BI 111-112 Anatomy and Physiology ...................................................................... 6 hours
BI 131 General Biology ........................................................................................... 4 hours
MA 121 Precalculus I or MA 122 Precalculus II ....................................................... 3 hours
PY 307 Statistical Methods .................................................................................... 3 hours
SO 101 Principles of Sociology ................................................................................ 3 hours
Total ...................................................................................................................... 40 hours

Associate of Science in Pre-Speech-Language Pathology
Following completion of this degree, the student must complete professional education at a college or university that offers this major.

Students who complete the A.S. in Pre-Speech-Language Pathology will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:

1 . Use standard English and composition in written and verbal professional and research reports
2. Relate Christian principles to the delivery of health care services
3. Arrange the organization and function of the human body from the cell to system level
4. Categorize the properties of matter, chemical reactions and elements.
5. Identify the basic components of vocal production and the impact of non-verbal communication
6. Describe the sequence of human development from birth to senescence
7. Explain the importance of disease prevention, wellness promotion and the impact of health disparities
8. Recognize what constitutes an emergency situation and provide basic emergency care including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
9. Evaluate personal skills, traits, and goals in relationship to those traits required for the speechlanguage pathologist
10. Demonstrate basic communication skills and professionalism

Major Requirements

AH 100 Introduction to Health Professions .............................................................. 2 hours
AH 103 Introduction to Public Health ....................................................................... 2 hours
AH 350 Medical Terminology and Laboratory .......................................................... 3 hours
CH 141 General Chemistry ..................................................................................... 4 hours
BI 111-112 Anatomy and Physiology ...................................................................... 6 hours
CO 320 Voice and Diction ....................................................................................... 3 hours
MA 121 Precalculus ................................................................................................ 3 hours
PE 205 First Aid and CPR ...................................................................................... 1 hour
PE 355 Human Development .................................................................................. 3 hours
PH 103 General Physics......................................................................................... 4 hours
PY 307 Statistical Methods .................................................................................... 3 hours
SO 101 Principles of Sociology ............................................................................... 3 hours
Total .................................................................................................................... 37 hours