About FSOP

The University of the Incarnate Word, a Catholic institution committed to educational excellence in a context of faith, welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, faiths, and beliefs. The University is located on what was formerly the estate of noted San Antonio philanthropist, businessman, and civil servant, Col. George W. Brackenridge. The headwaters of the San Antonio River separate the main campus from the newer developments, including the International Conference Center for visiting international dignitaries and students. The city of San Antonio’s diverse ethnic culture has always been a part of the mission of the University and is a vital part of our students’ educational experience.

VISION STATEMENT
The School of Pharmacy envisions itself as a partner in the community of health care educators and practitioners who are patient advocates, dedicated to the delivery of superior care and enhancement of the quality of life for all citizens through the development of highly trained, culturally-competent, caring pharmacists.

MISSION STATEMENT
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), a Catholic institution committed to educational excellence in a context of faith in Jesus Christ, welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, faiths, and beliefs. The Feik School of Pharmacy embraces the Mission of the university as it develops a group of faculty and student scholars who are dedicated to impacting the health care needs of the people of South Texas and the nation. The program focuses on a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences, curricular integration, provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care, lifelong learning, appropriate use of technology, and opportunities for multicultural and multilingual development. The school promotes full emergence of the student as a practitioner and scholar, and the faculty as fine-tuned educators through teaching excellence, community and professional service, leadership opportunities, planned development activities, and research and scholarship.

CURRICULUM
The School of Pharmacy embraces the mission of the University as it develops faculty and student scholars who are dedicated to impacting the health care needs of the people of South Texas and the nation. The program focuses on a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences, curricular integration, provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care, lifelong learning, appropriate use of technology, and opportunities for multi-cultural and multi-language development. The School promotes full emergence of the faculty and student as practitioners and scholars, through community and professional service, leadership opportunities, planned development activities, and scholarship.

The integrated course of study provides approximately 36 hours in the pharmaceutical sciences, 10 hours in pharmacy administration, and 106 hours in pharmacy practice and experiential learning. The School of Pharmacy embraces the mission of the University as it develops a group of faculty and student scholars who are dedicated to impacting the health care needs of the people of South Texas and the nation. The program focuses on a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences, curricular integration, provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care, lifelong learning, appropriate use of technology, and opportunities for multi-cultural and multi-language development. Therefore the goals of the Feik School of Pharmacy are to:

• Embrace diverse learning styles
• Promote integrity and high ethical standards
• Develop forward-thinking practitioners
• Foster principles of leadership relative to the profession, the community, and the nation
• Cultivate pharmaceutical care service partnerships within the community
• Endorse economic conservation
• Embrace lifestyles that promote health—physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.