{"id":1329,"date":"2016-10-05T15:36:50","date_gmt":"2016-10-05T19:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sw.edu\/science-math-dept\/?page_id=1329"},"modified":"2026-03-02T15:13:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:13:29","slug":"low-cost-pre-med","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/low-cost-pre-med\/","title":{"rendered":"Articulation Agreements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Low Cost Pre-Med Science Specializations mean GREAT MEDICAL CAREERS with SWCC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sherman College of Chiropractic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The articulation Agreement between SCSC and SWCC paves the way for SWCC Science students\u2019 admission to the Sherman College of Chiropractic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact Ryan Dorkoski at <a href=\"mailto:ryan.dorkoski@sw.edu\">ryan.dorkoski@sw.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/Sherman-College-of-Chiropractic-150x150.png\" alt=\"Sherman College of Chiropractic\" class=\"wp-image-3242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/Sherman-College-of-Chiropractic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/Sherman-College-of-Chiropractic-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/Sherman-College-of-Chiropractic-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/Sherman-College-of-Chiropractic.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">SWCC students who graduate with an AA&amp;S degree in science with a Specialization in Pre-Medical, and an Advanced Studies in Science certificate, and meet all of the requirements listed in the articulation agreement with SWCC &amp; the Sherman College of Chiropractic will be eligible for a reserved seat in the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>See more <a href=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/sherman-college-chiropractic\/\">information about the agreement with the Sherman College of Chiropractic<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Optometry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Articulation Agreement between KYCO and SWCC paves the <\/strong>way for SWCC Science graduates&#8217;<strong> admission to the Kentucky College of Optometry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact Ryan Dorkoski at <a href=\"mailto:ryan.dorkoski@sw.edu\">ryan.dorkoski@sw.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/PikevilleOptometryCropped-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pikeville Optometry\" class=\"wp-image-3243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/PikevilleOptometryCropped-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/PikevilleOptometryCropped-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">SWCC students who graduate with an AA&amp;S degree in science with a specialization in pre-medical and the Advanced Studies in Science certificate, and meet all of the requirements listed in the articulation agreement with SWCC &amp; the University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO), will be eligible to attain one of three reserved seats at KYCO. The University of Pikeville will provide up to three students preferential admission to UPike&#8217;s Doctor of Optometry program through the <em>Reserved Student Placement Program.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>See more information about the agreement with the <a href=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/kentucky-college-of-optometry-reserved-student-placement-available\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">University of Pikeville&#8217;s Doctor of Optometry Program through the Kentucky College of Optometry<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virginia Commonwealth University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The articulation Agreement between Virginia Commonwealth University and SWCC provides an entry path for SWCC Science graduates into the VCU Medical Laboratory Sciences program.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">SWCC students who graduate with an AA&amp;S degree in science and meet all of the criteria listed in the articulation agreement with SWCC &amp; VCU will be guaranteed admission to the VCU B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>See more <a href=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/medical-laboratory-sciences-vcu\/\">information and a list of courses for this pre-med track<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appalachian College of Pharmacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preferential Admission at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy provides SWCC Science graduates with a smooth entry path into a great career in Pharmacy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/acp-campus-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"ACP campus\" class=\"wp-image-3244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/acp-campus-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/acp-campus-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/acp-campus-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">SWCC students who graduate with an AA&amp;S degree in science with a pre-medical specialization and a pre-pharmacy track are provided preferential admission to ACP when compared to similar applicants from non-partner institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Browse this site for photos and information on SWCC graduates previously accepted to the Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/appalachian-college-of-pharmacy\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Appalachian College of Pharmacy Admissions Guide and Collaboration Checklist and Articulation Plan.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marshall University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Articulation Agreement between Marshall University and SWCC promotes a pathway for SWCC Science graduates into the Marshall University School of Pharmacy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"284\" height=\"82\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/marshall-university.png\" alt=\"Marshall University\" class=\"wp-image-3245\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">SWCC students who graduate with an AA&amp;S degree in science and meet all of the criteria listed in the articulation agreement with SWCC &amp; Marshall University are candidates for admission to the Marshall University School of Pharmacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>See more information about the agreement with<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/pharmacy-schools-marshall-university-admissions-guide\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Marshall University School of Pharmacy MOU<\/em><\/span>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b>SWCC has a smooth transition and all coursework needed for the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy ETSU Doctor of Pharmacy degree program.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/etsu-logo.png\" alt=\"ETSU\" class=\"wp-image-3246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/etsu-logo.png 400w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/science-pre-med\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/etsu-logo-300x60.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">SWCC students who graduate with an AA&amp;S degree in science are candidates for admission to the ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. 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