GENERAL INFORMATION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The Xavier University College of Pharmacy holds a place of distinction among the nation's colleges of pharmacy. The College is dedicated to bringing minority youth into the learned profession of pharmacy. For years, Xavier has enrolled more African Americans than any other college of pharmacy in the United States. Even with that commitment to minority education, the College remains open to all races.
Within the mission of Xavier University of Louisiana, the College of Pharmacy is dedicated to three purposes:
1. Student development to prepare pharmacists who are competent to deliver pharmaceutical care as required in a dynamic health environment and to serve the profession and community by providing contemporary, innovative and quality patient-centered health care;
2. Collaborative scholarship to acquire and disseminate new knowledge; and
3. Service to promote a more just and humane society.
To achieve these goals, the curriculum provides:
1. Instruction in the physical, chemical, biological, behavioral sciences, and management, and in the humanities;
2. A clinical component designed to develop graduates skilled in:a. Monitoring and evaluating drug therapy,
b. Providing drug distribution,
c. Providing drug information to other members of the health care team and to the public, and
d. Effectively relating to patients and to other health care professionals;3. Motivation to increase competency after graduation through continuing education; and,
4. An opportunity to engage in meaningful scientific research as a preparation for further study in pharmaceutical and clinical sciences.
Xavier offers the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) degree obtainable through the entry-level six-year program (two years of pre-pharmacy and four years in the professional program). Students also benefit from expert guest lecturers, and receive experiential training from preceptors in New Orleans' vast array of community pharmacies, hospitals and other health care facilities.
ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
The two-year pre-pharmacy curriculum is offered in the College of Arts and Sciences. Upon completion of this curriculum the student should have 65 semester hours of credit. Conditional admission may be granted after completion of all first year pre-pharmacy courses plus 31 semester hours of the second year for a total of 62 s.h. All conditions stipulated in the admissions notice and/or deficiency letter must be presented to the College of Pharmacy admissions office by August 1 prior to enrolling for the first year.
Applicants (including Xavier pre-pharmacy students) who have completed or who are about to complete pre-pharmacy requirements should submit: (1) application form for admission to the College of Pharmacy, (2) three letters of recommendation, (3) statement of interest, and (4) a transcript from each college (two and four year) previously attended. The deadline for applications to the College of Pharmacy is December 15.
Xavier pre-pharmacy students must apply by October 1st during the fall semester. Xavier University pre-pharmacy students should have completed interviews by November 20th.
Students transferring from another College of Pharmacy must submit a letter of good standing from the dean of that college. A personal interview is required as part of the application process.
Transfer students will be processed for admission according to the following procedures:
· By December 15th,
all applications and other supporting documents must be in the COP Admissions
Office.
· Non-refundable
Acceptance deposits of $250 are due by March 30th or the designated date
on the acceptance letter.
General ethics courses will not be considered in fulfillment of the health ethics requirements at Xavier University of Louisiana. Transfer credit for PHIL 2400 Health Ethics must be a comparable course in either bioethics, medical ethics or health ethics. Any course transferred from an institution other than Xavier shall be subject to review by the Department of Philosophy.
Students transferring to Xavier from another college or university must also comply with the requirements for admission to Xavier University. In addition, any required pre-pharmacy course that cannot be substituted with courses from the student's transcript must be completed. Only grades of ‹CŠ or better in acceptable courses will transfer to Xavier University of Louisiana.
LICENSURE
In addition to graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy, an applicant for examination and licensure in Louisiana must be a United States citizen or have permanent resident status and must have acquired 1500 hours of practical experience under the instruction and supervision of a registered pharmacist. These 1500 hours are to be acquired according to the guidelines of the Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy. Graduates are eligible to pursue licensure in states of their choice provided they meet the relevant requirements of those states.
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY ACADEMIC POLICIES
The Pharmacy Academic Standing Committee evaluates all students' progress in the professional curriculum at the end of each academic year and/or each semester when necessary. Those students whose grade point averages fall below 2.0 are recommended by the committee to the Dean for probationary status. Probationary status may be removed when the student has achieved a College of Pharmacy grade point average of at least 2.0.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DOCTOR OF PHARMACY DEGREE
To be eligible for the degree of Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.), a student must have pursued college level work for six years (four of these in the College of Pharmacy) and have completed 201 semester hours of work. The student must have a 2.00 grade point average for courses attempted in the four-year professional curriculum. The semester hours of work are to be distributed among the various fields and courses according to the program of study.
PRE-PHARMACY PROGRAM
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
| Hours | Hours | ||
| FRESHMAN YEAR | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | |
| Biology 1230/1230L
Chemistry 1010/1010D/1011L Chemistry 1020/1020D/1021L English 1010-1020 Mathematics 1030 Psychology 1010 or Sociology 1010 Speech Communication 1010 Academic Elective* University 1010-1020 |
4 3
0 |
4
4
3
|
General Biology
General Chemistry I - II
Freshman Orientation |
| 14 | 17 |
| Hours | Hours | ||
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | |
| Biology 1240/1240L Biology 2010 Chemistry 2210/2210D/2230L Chemistry 2220/2220D/2240L Physics 2030 Economics 1030 Mathematics 1070 Philosophy Philosophy 2400 Theology** Student Competency Exams |
4
4 3
3
|
3 4
4 3
|
General Biology
General Microbiology Organic Chemistry I - II General Physics
|
| 17 | 17 |
| SUMMARY | Hours | |
| Biology
Physics Chemistry Psychology or Sociology Economics Speech Communication English Theology Mathematics Academic Elective* Philosophy |
11
3 16 3 3 3 6 3 8 3 6 |
*This cannot be a pharmacy, mathematics, science,
or physical
education course. **Transfer students enrolling at Xavier University are required to complete three (3) s.h. of Theology by the first semester of the professional curriculum. |
| Total semester hours | 65 |
ENTRY-LEVEL PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Doctor of Pharmacy
Pharmacy majors should note that health care is a rapidly changing field.
To remain current with changes occurring in the practice of pharmacy, the
academic program is subject to periodic revision of curricular content
and requirements. Although overall program length will not be affected,
students currently enrolled at the time of such revision will be held responsible
for any new requirements. Opportunity to meet any new requirements will
be provided within the constraints of the standard academic calendar. This
policy is necessary to assure that graduates are well prepared to assume
a progressive pharmacy practice in a dynamic health care environment. Students
should consult with their advisors on a frequent basis to assure that current
degree requirements are met.
| Hours | Hours | ||
| FIRST YEAR | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | |
| PHCL 3350
PHCL 3450/3450L - 3460 PHCY 3030-3040 PHCY 3041 PHCY 3150 PHCY 4600/4600D PHCT 4050/4050L PHSC 3622 PHSC 3640 PHSC 4130 |
2
4 2 2
3 |
3 2 1 4
|
Biomedical Immunology
Human Anatomy/Human Phys. Intro. To Pharmacy I - II Pharmacy Skills Lab I Pharmacy Calculations Biostatistics/Biostatistics Drill Pharmaceutics I Principles of Drug Action Molecular Biol. & Biotechnology Biochemistry |
| 16 | 15 |
| Hours | Hours | ||
| SECOND YEAR | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | |
| PCLN 4660
PHAD 4450 PHCH 4450-4460 PHCL 4310 PHCL 4510-4520/4520L PHCT 4060 PHCT 4480 PHCY 4042-4043 PHSC 3632 |
3 4 4 3 1
|
4
2 3 4 3
|
Disease State Management I
Behaviorial Pharmacy/ Comm. Medicinal Chemistry I-II Pathophysiology Pharmacology I-II Pharmaceutics II Biopharm/Bsc Pharmacokinetics Pharmacy Skills Lab 2-3 Pharmaceutical Sciences Lab |
| 16 | 17 |
| Hours | Hours | ||
| THIRD YEAR | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | |
| PCLN 4370/4370L
PCLN 4590 PCLN 4670-4680 PHAD 4410 PHAD 4430 PHAD 4520 PHCY 4054-4055 PHCY 4310-4320 PHCY 4430 Pharmacy Elective |
4
3 4 3 1
|
4 3
|
Pharmacy Practice
Applied Pharmacokinetics Disease State Management II-III Pharmacy Management Practice Management /P‰coecon. Pharmacy Law Pharmacy Skills Lab 4-5 Research & Literature Eval. I-II Basic and Clinical Nutrition Pharmacy Elective |
| 16 | 16 (17) |
| FOURTH YEAR (Including Summer Session) | Ten 1-Month Rotations (4 semester hours each) |
| PCLN 5002-5003
PCLN 5102-5103 PCLN 5212, -22, -32, -42, -52, -62 |
Community Pharmacy Externships
Hospital Pharmacy Externships Clinical Clerkships |
| SUMMARY | Hours |
| Biology
Chemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacy Administration Pharmacology Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy (required) Pharmaceutics Pharmacy Elective Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
7
3 6 10 14 59 19 10 2 (3) 6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 136 (137) |
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY COURSE SYMBOLS
Division of Clinical and Administrative Sciences:
PCLN -- Clinical Pharmacy
PHAD -- Pharmacy Administration
PHCY -- Pharmacy
Division of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences:
PHCH -- Medicinal Chemistry
PHCT -- Pharmaceutics
PHCL --- Pharmacology
PHCY -- Pharmacy
PHSC -- Basic Pharmaceutical
Sciences