College of Arts and Sciences
 

Pre-Professional Programs

Degrees and advisement are available for students who wish to pursue pre-professional programs in the following areas:

        Actuary sciences                                Medicine
              Agriculture                                         Medical technology
              Chiropractic medicine                        Ministerial studies
              Dentistry                                            Mortuary science
              Divinity                                              Nursing
              Engineering                                        Optometry
              Fine Arts Administration                     Pediatric medicine
              Fisheries                                            Pharmacy
              Forensic Science                                Physical Therapy                      
              Forestry                                             Physician assistant  
              Law                                                   Veterinary medicine
              Library Science                                  Wildlife management        

Entry into professional schools of law, divinity, medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, chiropractic medicine, osteopathy and other related professions requires a strong undergraduate background.

The Biology for Information Systems major is an excellent pathway to professional programs in medicine and other health fields. That major spans the disciplines of biology and provides a strong foundation in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, plus supporting courses in Business and Information Systems or in Applied Health Technology. A student successful in this program would have an excellent chance to being accepted into a wide range of professional schools.

The Physical Science major, another excellent choice as a pre-medical program, has a strong biology component and provides students all of the courses required for admission to medical school. It emphasizes Chemistry or Physics supported by strength in Computer Science and Mathematics, as well as Biology, plus training in either business management or additional computer science. The unique nature of the program should make graduates stand out as medical school applicants.

Because it provides an outstanding background in writing, reading, and electronic communication, English for Information Systems provides a strong background for a range of advanced study in fields such as law, Library science, literature, and technical communication. Students who major in English can minor in art, computer graphics, music, or speech communication/theatre to prepare for future study in fine arts.

There are opportunities for ministers and pastors in virtually every denomination. Although seminaries customarily require a baccalaureate degree, there is rarely a prescribed major. Successful ministers have earned baccalaureate degrees with majors in English, fine arts, and science. One seminary recommends that students concentrate at least three-fourths of their undergraduate courses in one of the arts or sciences. Some seminaries consider particular kinds of course work to be an advantage.