Pre-Professional Programs

Medical Technology

Recommendations of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences are met by the regular Biology concentration and course selection under the advisement of the Medical Science Coordinator of the Biology Department.

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Stonehill College Biology and Biochemistry programs meet the requirements necessary for this post graduate career. Options are available for other majors to fulfill the necessary prerequisites. Information is available from the Medical Science Coordinator of the Biology Department.

Nursing

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester, has a 16 month accelerated post-baccalaureate program for Stonehill College applicants who have met all pre-professional course requirements and wish to become registered nurses. Any student interested in learning more about this option should meet with the Medical Science Coordinator of the Biology Department.

Pharmacy

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester, has established a set of criteria that will enable qualified Stonehill College students annually to enter in to their Doctor of Pharmacy accelerated PharmD Program. Interested students may pursue this option by meeting with the Medical Science Coordinator of the Biology Department.

Physician Assistant

Undergraduate requirements for entry into graduate Physician Assistant programs are met by the Biology major curriculum. Students in other majors who are interested in this career should contact the Medical Science Coordinator. A formal agreement with the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston and Worcester, allows facilitated admission into the graduate PA program for qualified Stonehill graduates.

Pre-Health Professions Advising

The Pre-Health Professions Program provides guidance to those students who intend on pursuing a career as an allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) physician, dentist, optometrist, podiatrist, chiropractor, or veterinarian. Stonehill does not offer a major in any one of the pre-health disciplines. Students planning on a career in any of the health professions most commonly choose to major in one of the sciences (Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, or Neuroscience); however, choosing to major in a non-science discipline is certainly a viable option. Regardless of the major you choose, what is important is that you take the appropriate (MCAT, DAT, or OAT) or other prerequisites for the professional schools to which you intend to apply.

Craig Almeida, Dean of Academic Achievement and Associate Professor of Biology, is the Pre-Health Professions Advisor. He will work closely with you to ensure that you are well informed about and prepared for the application process for professional school. Developing a strong working relationship with Dean Almeida will ensure that you develop an appropriate four-year academic plan that not only includes the necessary prerequisite courses but also valuable internship, research, and volunteer experiences.

Pre-Law

A formal advising program for students interested in pre-law is coordinated by the Pre-Law Advisor, Peter Ubertaccio. There is no required academic program for pre-law students.

Pre-Theology Program

Prior to the establishment of Stonehill College, the Congregation of Holy Cross conducted a seminary program on the North Easton property. The College continues to host a program by which candidates for priesthood pursue undergraduate education. While majoring in any field of study, candidates complete a minor in philosophy which prepares them for the study of theology at the graduate level. A program of spiritual formation complements the academic. Candidates meet together regularly to reflect, worship, and socialize. In addition there are opportunities to come to know the Holy Cross Fathers and Brothers on the faculty and staff of Stonehill.

Teacher Licensure

Requirements differ from one state to another. The program at Stonehill currently satisfies the Massachusetts and ICC requirements. ICC (Interstate Certification Compact) approval provides for licensure in over 30 states. Students should consult with the Education Department for specific information.