Behavioral Science

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heroes31

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I have just had by primary AACOMAS application verified about a week ago and applied to just about half the DO schools in the country. I just realized that some of them, like LECOM,Touro, and Western require behavioral science courses. I had no idea about this. I have taken classes on philosophy,religion, and eastern civilizations but i dont think that really counts. Does anyone know how strict schools are about this requirement or if they will accept me on condition of taking Behavioral Science before I matriculate? Thanks so much!!! very nervous!!😱
 
I was under the impression that almost every school of medicine requires behavioral sciences. However like any pre-requisite you can for almost every school complete the courses after getting accepted just have them done prior to enrolling ( intro psych + intro sociology are popular and can be done easily in the summer even).
 
I wish I knew that before I would have def taken those classes. Not every DO school requires Behavioral science and im pretty sure most MD schools dont. I just hope it doesnt effect my chances!!
 
Most schools will interview and accept you conditionally provided you complete them before matriculating, and I know that LECOM accepts philosophy courses for their behavioral science requirement.
 
That's a little reassuring thanks! lecom-brandenton is on the top of my list. Just wish I had tried to categorize the philosophy as a behavioral science on my aacomas. Do you know if I could take the courses online (like U phoenix)?
 
heroes31 said:
That's a little reassuring thanks! lecom-brandenton is on the top of my list. Just wish I had tried to categorize the philosophy as a behavioral science on my aacomas. Do you know if I could take the courses online (like U phoenix)?
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Ask the schools to be for sure. But usually, under a conditional acceptance, they could care less where you take that last required course, as long as there is some form of accreditation.
 
heroes31 said:
That's a little reassuring thanks! lecom-brandenton is on the top of my list. Just wish I had tried to categorize the philosophy as a behavioral science on my aacomas. Do you know if I could take the courses online (like U phoenix)?
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Should you be accepted, the people in admissions at LECOM will catch it. I thought I was going to have to take an English class, but they ended up counting a speech class in lieu of it for me (The requirement was just magically filled one day when I checked.) They're really on the ball with that stuff.
 
When you say they will catch it do you mean they will just tell me to take a couple courses before I matriculate or that they will rescind their acceptance?
 
heroes31 said:
When you say they will catch it do you mean they will just tell me to take a couple courses before I matriculate or that they will rescind their acceptance?
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They'll see your philosophy courses and count them as behavioral science courses if you didn't list them that way in AACOMAs.
 
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