Preparing for Healthcare Professions
Marshall University has two colleges ready to help students prepare for professional healthcare programs. The College of Science Office of Student Services and the College of Health Professions Office of Student Services will assist students with class selection based on your ACT/SAT scores, Advance Placement classes, and professional goals. Our advisors help students coordinate their efforts, including selecting a major that includes prequisites for their chosen field, to prepare them to apply to a professional healthcare program, such as:
Snapshot of a Professional Healthcare Student
Rules dictating who will be admitted to professional schools vary according to the field, school, and competitiveness. While there is not a certain combination of classes and scores that will guarantee admission, there are a number of traits that improve a student’s chances of getting into a healthcare program.
While in high school, a prospective professional healthcare student should…
As an undergraduate student, a professional healthcare student should…
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Learn through Marshall University’s Pre-Professional Healthcare Programs
The College of Science and the College of Health Professions provide academic programs and other students looking to prepare for a professional career in the health sciences.
COHP supports students in the exploration and development of health-related career goals. The College of Health Professions is home to departments of Kinesiology, Health Sciences, Nursing, and more.
Professional advisors who will guide you through completion of your plan of study and toward your professional career goal. They seek to support students in the exploration and development of educational and health related career goals while promoting student responsibility in the decision making process.
The College of Health Professions offers the following majors:
Cutting edge curriculum and dedicated pre-professional advising supports students in developing a strong foundation for future growth in medicine, pharmacy, and other healthcare fields.
Home to departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and more – the College of Science provides academic programs and resources to students preparing for a professional career in healthcare. Students are advised about multiple career pathways, helping students with a range of abilities become accepted to a professional healthcare program.
The College of Science offers the following majors:
Ready to Get Started?
Seeking admission to a professional program can be a difficult process with lots of variables. The Pre-Professional Healthcare Advisors can assist you with your preparation and choices. You may speak to the advisors at any time if you need help or have specific questions.
Sharon Peters
Academic Advisor
College of Health Professions
Office: Prichard Hall 222
Phone: 304-696-5270
peters@marshall.edu
Dean Crawford
Program Manager
College of Health Professions
Office: Prichard Hall 221
Phone: 304-696-2620
crawfordd@marshall.edu
Gary McIlvain
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
School of Kinesiology Department Chair
Office: Gullickson Hall 112
Phone: 304-696-2930
mcilvain2@marshall.edu
Tricia Agnello
Student Services Specialist
College of Science Student Services
Office: Science Building 267
Phone: 304-696-3476
tricia.agnello@marshall.edu
Paige Kennedy
Program Manager
College of Science Student Services
Office: Science Building 251
Phone: 304-696-2327
paige.kennedy@marshall.edu
Anna Mummert
Associate Dean
College of Science
Office: Science Building 270
Phone: 304-696-3041
mummerta@marshall.edu