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
Minimum annual scholarships guaranteed
Guaranteed acceptance: Complete the prerequisite coursework at ASU, apply to Creighton and successfully interview

How the program works:

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

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

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Doctor of Pharmacy

Pharmacists do much more than dispense medications. They are medication experts who improve patient care in hospitals, clinics, specialty practices, long-term care facilities, public health departments and community settings. With possibilities of specialty areas like oncology or emergency medicine, or careers in industry and research, the scope of pharmaceutical care is broad. From helping patients manage chronic conditions to providing medication therapy management or administering a wide range of vaccines, pharmacists are impacting the future of healthcare everywhere.

Consistently ranked among the top five private pharmacy schools in the country, our students benefit from over 1,000 clinical sites nationwide. Creighton students have access to modern labs, collaborative learning spaces and essential interprofessional education.

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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

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

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)
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 and Presentations (3 credit hours)
Psychology	PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (3 credit hours)
Microeconomics	ECN 212: Microeconomic Principles (3 credit hours)
Electives: 18 Credit hours

Our dual-degree team will work with you to complete your requirements, prepare for your interview and move smoothly into the PharmD program.

Santana Alvarado
Creighton University, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
[email protected]
602.812.4599

Jessica Shipley
ASU School of Molecular Sciences
[email protected]

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy (PT) provides a meaningful way to help individuals regain movement, reduce pain and return to the activities that matter most. With continued demand nationwide, as a physical therapist you’ll find career opportunities in hospitals, outpatient clinics, sports and performance facilities, home-care programs and community wellness centers—settings where movement, rehabilitation and mobility matter.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 PT programs in the nation, this in-person program allows students to learn in interprofessional facilities with a diverse clinical education plan from experienced faculty that are national and international leaders in their areas of expertise.

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:

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 (with lab)	BIO 181: General Biology I (4 credit hours) OR BIO 281: Conceptual Approaches to Biology for Majors I (4 credit hours)
General Biology II (with lab)	BIO 182: General Biology II (4 credit hours) OR BIO 282: Conceptual Approaches to Biology for Majors II (4 credit hours)
General Chemistry I (with lab)	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 (with lab)	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 (with lab)	PHY 150: Physics I (4 credit hours) OR PHY 121: University Physics I: Mechanics (3 credit hours) and PHY 122: University Physics Laboratory I (1 credit hour)
General Physics II (with lab)	PHY 151: Physics II (4 credit hours) OR PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (3 credit hours) and PHY 132: University Physics II Laboratory II (1 credit hour)
Human or Mammalian Physiology	BIO 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I AND BIO 202: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (8 credit hours)
Human Anatomy	BIO 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I AND BIO 202: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (8 credit hours)
English Composition I & II	English, including Composition (6 hours) ENG 101 and 102: First-Year Composition (6 credit hours)
Statistics	STP 226: Elements of Statistics
Electives 51 credit hours

Our dual-degree team will work with you to complete your requirements, prepare for your interview and move smoothly into the physical therapy program.

Santana Alvarado
Creighton University, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
[email protected]
602.812.4599

Kiri Studebaker
ASU College of Health Solutions
[email protected]

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy (OT) offers a meaningful way to help people live more independent and satisfying lives by rebuilding the skills needed for everyday activities—driving, studying, working or managing daily tasks. Occupational therapists are a critical member of the healthcare team and are in high demand nationwide with opportunities in hospitals and rehabilitation centers, schools, home-care settings and community-based programs.

Consistently ranked among the top 20 OT programs in the nation, Creighton's Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program was the nation's first entry-level OTD program. Joining the Phoenix Hybrid Pathway allows students to learn in interprofessional facilities while benefiting from the flexibility of hybrid learning.

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—connect with your advisor
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. [email protected]
Electives 51 credit hours

Our dual-degree team will work with you to complete your requirements, prepare for your interview and move smoothly into the occupational therapy program.

Santana Alvarado
Creighton University, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
[email protected]
602.812.4599

Kiri Studebaker
ASU College of Health Solutions
[email protected]

* All minimum admission and progression requirements must be met to qualify for guaranteed admission. During the interview, students must express an appropriate rationale for the profession and demonstrate the interpersonal and communication skills necessary for the study and practice similar to that expected of other candidates.