Pathways

Applications: American Medical College Application Service

General Requirements (may vary by school):

• English (1 year, must include writing)
• Biology (1 year, with labs)
• General Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
• Organic Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
• Physics (1 year, with labs)
• Mathematics (1 year, varies by school, calculus and/or statistics)
• Psychology and/or sociology
• Biochemistry (lecture only, recommended)

Association of American Medical Colleges 
Required exam: MCAT 
Choosing a Major for MD
Advising Guide for MD

• Applications: ATCAS
• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Master of Science in Athletic Training Degree program
• Athletic Training Strategic Alliance
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association
• Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education 

• Springfield College Communication Sciences and Disorders 
• General requirements will vary by school and by desired graduate degree.
• National Association for Hearing and Speech Action
• American Academy of Audiology
• Applications: Centralized Application Service for Communication Science & Disorders Programs

• General requirements vary by school; see academic requirements for each college 
• Association of Chiropractic Colleges 
• Required exam: Chiropractic College Aptitude Test
• No central application service

• Springfield College Bachelors and Masters in Social Work 
• Examples of careers to pursue:
  • Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Academy of Certified Social Worker (ACSW)
  • Applications: SocialWorkCAS

• Springfield College Graduate Programs in Counseling 
• General Requirements 
  • Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or closely related field
• Examples of careers to pursue:
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor 
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensure varies by state.
  • Licensed School Counselor 
• American Mental Health Counselors Association 
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 
• Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification 
• American Counseling Association 
• National Board for Certified Counselors 
• Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs 

General Requirements (may vary by school):

• English (1 year, must include writing)
• Biology (1 year, with labs)
• General Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
• Organic Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
• Physics (1 semester, with labs)
• Biochemistry (lecture only, recommended)

American Dental Education Association

Required exam for DDS/DMD: Dental Admission Test
Applications for Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD): Associated American Dental Schools Application Service
Applications for Dental Hygiene: Dental Hygiene Centralized Application Service

• PhD in Exercise Physiology
• Masters of Science or Master Education 
  • Clinical Track 
  • Performance Track 

• Health Promotion and Health Equity MEd
• Students will examine critical and complex health equity and social justice challenges.

General Requirements (may vary by school):

• English (1 year, must include writing)
• Biology (1 year, with labs)
• General Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
• Organic Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
• Physics (1 semester, with lab)
• Mathematics (college-level algebra)
• Psychology (1 semester)
• Biochemistry (lecture only, recommended)

Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges

MCAT not required, but will be considered if taken. 

No central application service

General requirements will vary by school and by desired nursing degree. 

Applications: NursingCAS

Information about nursing options and specialties
American Nurses Association 
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Choosing a Major for Nursing
Advising Guide for Nursing

Applications for Occupational Therapy: OTCAS 
Applications for Occupational Therapy Assistant: OTACAS 

Springfield College occupational therapy program 

General Requirements will vary by school and by desired OT degree.

American Occupational Therapy Association 
Choosing a Major for OT
Advising Guide for OT

• General requirements vary by school; see academic requirements for each school
• Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
• Required exam: Optometry Admission Test 
• Applications: Optometry Centralized Application Service

Applications: AACOMAS

General Requirements (may vary by school):

• English (1 year, must include writing)
• Biology (1 year, with labs)
• General Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
• Organic Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
• Physics (1 year, with labs)
• Mathematics (1 year, varies by school, calculus and/or statistics)
• Psychology and/or sociology
• Biochemistry (lecture only, recommended)

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine 
Required exam: MCAT 
Choosing a Major for DO
Advising Guide for DO

• General requirements will vary by school and by desired graduate degree.
• College of American Pathologists
• American Society for Clinical Pathologists
• American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants

General Requirements (may vary by school):

• English (1 year, must include writing)
• Biology (1 year, with labs)
• Microbiology (1 semester, with labs)
• General Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
• Organic Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
• Anatomy and Physiology (1 year, with labs)
• Physics (1 year, with labs)
• Mathematics (1 year, calculus, and/or statistics)
• Psychology and/or Sociology
• Biochemistry (lecture only, recommended)

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

Required exam: Pharmacy College Admission Test

Applications: Pharmacy College Application Service

Applications: Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants

Springfield College physician assistant studies

General Requirements (may vary by school):

• English (1 year, must include writing)
• Biology (1 year, with labs)
• Microbiology (1 semester, with labs)
• Genetics (1 semester, recommended)
• General Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
• Organic Chemistry (1 semester, with labs, recommended)
• Biochemistry (1 semester, recommended)
• Anatomy and Physiology (1 year, with labs)
• Medical Terminology (1 semester, recommended)
• Mathematics (1 semester of statistics)
• Physics (1 semester, with labs, recommended)
• Psychology (1 semester)

American Academy of Physician Assistants
Choosing a Major for PA
Advising Guide for PA

Applications: Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service

Springfield College physical therapy program

General Requirements vary by school

Comparison of Course Prerequisites by Program
American Physical Therapy Association
Choosing a Major for PT
Advising Guide for PT

• see MD or DO, will need residency training in psychiatry during medical school

• Springfield College Psychology Major or Minor 
• There are many different kinds of psychologists, and each has its own educational/training requirements. You may find much more information at the APA’s webpage
• American Psychological Association
• Applications: PSYCAS

• General requirements vary by school; see requirements by school
• American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges 
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• Applications: Veterinary Medical College Application Service

• Typically requires bachelor’s degree and master’s degree and/or special certification
  • Dental Assistant
  • Genetic Counselor
  • Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • Massage Therapist
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Records Technician
  • MRI Technologist
  • Nursing Aide
  • Ophthalmic Medical Technician
  • Orthotist and Prosthetist
  • Paramedic
  • Phlebotomist
  • Radiologic Technologist
  • Surgical Technologist
  • Veterinary Technologist and Technician