ASU and Creighton University 3+ dual degree programs

An accelerated path to becoming a physical therapist, occupational therapist or pharmacist.

ASU students have a unique opportunity to accelerate their path to a health care career through Creighton University’s dual degree partnership. With the 3+ program, you’ll complete your undergraduate degree at ASU and earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Pharmacy from Creighton at our Health Sciences Campus in Midtown Phoenix — finishing sooner and saving on tuition.

Program highlights:

Exclusive to ASU students
Apply in your junior year at ASU and begin Creighton doctoral classes in your senior year at Creighton’s Health Sciences Campus
Complete prerequisites and major requirements at ASU with guidance from Creighton admissions counselors
Priority consideration, guaranteed interviews and reserved seats for ASU applicants

If you are interested in speaking with a Creighton University admissions counselor, please schedule an appointment.

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Doctor of Pharmacy

A Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Creighton University prepares graduates to provide a level of care that treats the whole person. Students will expand their knowledge of disease state management, disease prevention, patient outcomes and wellness in a program that reflects changes in the practice of pharmacy and pharmaceutical care. Graduates of the program are well-positioned for employment in a wide range of health service settings, including private businesses, hospitals, clinics, and government, military, academic and research institutions.

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General admission requirements

Any ASU student who does not qualify for priority admission consideration is still welcome and strongly encouraged to apply for admission through regular application process with the Creighton University Doctor of Pharmacy program. Admission requirements for the agreement include:

Creighton School of Pharmacy and Health Professions admission requirements

Applicant statement (submitted via PharmCAS).
Two letters of recommendation (submitted via PharmCAS).
Actively work toward completion of all prerequisites listed in the table below.

Application information

November 1: Preferred Deadline
December-January: PharmCAS Academic Update (Update Summer/Fall grades through PharmCAS)
June 1: Final Application Deadline

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Creighton prerequisite course	ASU equivalent course
General Biology I	BIO 181: General Biology I (4 credit hours) OR BIO 281: Conceptual Approaches to Biology for Majors I (4 credit hours)
General Biology II	BIO 182: General Biology II (4 credit hours) OR BIO 282: Conceptual Approaches to Biology for Majors II (4 credit hours)
General Chemistry I	CHM 113: General Chemistry I with lab (4 credit hours) OR CHM 111 and CHM 117: General Chemistry for Majors I (4 credit hours)
General Chemistry II	CHM 116: General Chemistry II with lab (4 credit hours) OR CHM 112 and CHM 118: General Chemistry for Majors II (4 credit hours)
Organic Chemistry I	CHM 233 and CHM 237: General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4 credit hours) OR CHM 333 and CHM 337: Organic Chemistry for Majors I (4 credit hours)
Organic Chemistry II	CHM 234 and CHM 238: General Organic Chemistry II with Lab (4 credit hours) OR CHM 334 and CHM 338: Organic Chemistry for Majors II (4 credit hours)
Human Anatomy	BIO 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 202: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (8 credit hours)
Calculus	MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4 credit hours)
English Composition I	ENG 101: First-Year Composition (3 credit hours)
English Composition II	ENG 102: First-Year Composition (3 credit hours)
Speech	COM 225: Public Speaking (3 credit hours)
Psychology	PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (3 credit hours)
Microeconomics	ECN 212: Microeconomic Principles (3 credit hours)

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Beginning in 1993, the Creighton Doctor of Physical Therapy program was the first in the nation to offer the clinical doctorate in entry-level physical therapy education. The curriculum continues to evolve through integrated course content that reflects the dynamic and ever-changing health care landscape. Experienced faculty are national and international leaders in their areas of expertise who strive to mentor students to be the next leaders in the physical therapy profession. They are committed to leadership in clinical doctoral education through academic excellence, scholarly contributions to the profession, service to the local and international community, and fostering moral agency and professional values within our graduates.

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General admission requirements

To qualify for priority admission consideration and one of the reserved seats for ASU students, ASU admission candidates must meet the following criteria:

Creighton School of Pharmacy and Health Professions admission requirements:

An application submitted through the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service.
A letter of recommendation from a licensed physical therapist.
Proof of a minimum of 60 hours of observation supervised by a licensed physical therapist.

Application information

October 1: Preferred Deadline
December-January: PTCAS Academic Update (Update Summer/Fall grades through PTCAS)
March 2: Final Application Deadline

Apply

Creighton prerequisite course	ASU equivalent course
General Biology I	BIO 181: General Biology I (4 credit hours) OR BIO 281: Conceptual Approaches to Biology for Majors I (4 credit hours)
General Biology II	BIO 182: General Biology II (4 credit hours) OR BIO 282: Conceptual Approaches to Biology for Majors II (4 credit hours)
General Chemistry I	CHM 113: General Chemistry I with lab (4 credit hours) OR CHM 111 and CHM 117: General Chemistry for Majors I (4 credit hours)
General Chemistry II	CHM 116: General Chemistry II with lab (4 credit hours) OR CHM 112 and CHM 118: General Chemistry for Majors II (4 credit hours)
General Physics I	PHY 111: General Physics AND PHY 113: General Physics Laboratory (4 credit hours)
General Physics II	PHY 112: General Physics II AND PHY 114: General Physics II Laboratory (4 credit hours)
Human Anatomy and Human or Mammalian Physiology	BIO 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I AND BIO 202: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (8 credit hours)
English Composition I	ENG 101: First-Year Composition (3 credit hours)
English Composition II	ENG 102: First-Year Composition (3 credit hours)
Statistics	STP 226: Elements of Statistics OR PSY 230: Introduction to Statistics OR HCD 300: Biostatistics (3 credit hours)
Electives 51 credit hours

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Since launching the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program in 1999, Creighton University has set new standards in the profession. It was the nation’s first entry-level OTD program and the first innovative hybrid pathways program. The unique interprofessional approach to health care focuses on patient care, values-centered teaching by an exceptional faculty and a deep commitment to community service.

Interest form

General admission requirements

To qualify for priority admission consideration and one of the reserved seats for ASU students, ASU admission candidates must meet the following criteria by Oct. 1 prior to the intended term of enrollment:

Creighton School of Pharmacy and Health Professions admission requirements

Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OCTAS) application (all sections).
Supplemental Creighton questions (available through OTCAS after student has designated Creighton as a school to which they want to apply).
Applicant statement.
Three letters of recommendation (submitted through OTCAS).

Application information

November 1: Preferred Deadline
December-January: OTCAS Academic Update (Update summer/fall grades through OTCAS)
March 2: Final Application Deadline

Apply

Creighton prerequisite course	ASU equivalent course
Theology, Philosophy, Ethics (or religion/logic)	PHI 103: Principles of Sound Reasoning (3 credit hours) OR PHI 105: Introduction to Ethics (3 credit hours)
Culture, Ideas, Civilization (history, world religions, American studies, world literature, women's studies)	Multiple course options—request list.
Human Anatomy	BIO 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 202: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (8 credit hours)
Psychology	PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (3 credit hours)
Psychology (human development or abnormal)	CDE 232: Human Development OR PSY 341: Developmental Psychology OR PSY 366: Abnormal Psychology (3 credit hours)
English Composition	ENG 101: First-Year Composition (3 credit hours)
Statistics	STP 226: Elements of Statistics OR PSY 230: Introduction to Statistics
Medical Terminology (1 hour)	Work with Creighton University to determine how to meet this prerequisite. 402-280-2662 or [email protected]
Electives 38 semester hours

* Qualifying for a guaranteed interview may not result in guaranteed admission. During the interview, students must express an appropriate rationale for the profession of pharmacy and demonstrate the interpersonal and communication skills necessary for the study and practice of pharmacy similar to that expected of other candidates.