Curriculum Notes
1 Pre-Vet students can substitute VET 223-223L, Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals and Lab and one additional course (at least 4 credits) from the Health Related electives (or an advanced animal science course like Advanced Animal Nutrition or Reproductive Physiology).
2 A total of 3 credits is required for field study, internships, and research experiences to count as one elective. These credits can be combined from various experiences.
3 Recommended only for Pre-Chiro, Pre-OT, and Pre-PT programs.
4 PHYS 101-101L is generally not sufficient for students planning to enter professional or graduate degree programs.
* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits (Biology-Preprofessional specialization is exempt).
** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).
(G) Globalization Requirement.
(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.
Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.