Professional
Programs
Pre-Law Preparation
Those preparing to enter an accredited school of law should
not pursue a narrow specialization or field of study in their undergraduate
work. In fact, there is no set prescribed course nor a single best pre-law
major. It is suggested that the interested students consult a copy of
the "Pre-Law Handbook" published by the Law School Admission.
The student should, however, have gained
competence in written and oral expression, an understanding of history,
a knowledge of the scientific method and comprehension of social, political,
and economic problems of society. The bachelor of Arts in Humanities
provides a broad four year curriculum with opportunities to take unrestricted
electives in the area of economics, government, and social problems.
Admission to a law school is highly competitive
with attention given to the results of the Law Scholastic Aptitude Test
(LSAT) and the undergraduate grade point average. Since admissions to
law school is so competitive, the mere completion of an undergraduate
pre-law curriculum does not guarantee admission to a law school.
Pre-Medicine and Dentistry
Admission to a college of medicine is usually conditioned on
a basis of a four-year degree in the sciences. Students desiring to
enter a medical or dental school should examine the catalogs from the
schools to which they wish to apply. Usually, the basic requirements
include 2 semesters general chemistry, 2 semesters organic chemistry,
2 semesters physics, and 2 semesters biology not including basic medical
science courses.
It is highly recommended that the pre-medical
student take a major in biology because the number of applicants to
a school of medicine far exceeds the capacity of that school. In following
this recommendation the student will be better prepared for graduate
work in those areas in the event entrance into medical school is denied.
Students should be aware of the stiff
competition in the field, and if they have not exhibited keen interest
and maintained high aptitude in high school, especially in science,
and continued that commitment throughout their undergraduate studies,
it will be difficult to meet the high standards required for pre-medial
work and admission to a medical school.
Undergraduates should take the Medical
College Admissions Test (MCAT) at least 15 months ahead of their expected
entrance into medical school and after haven taken two semesters of
organic chemistry and general physics. Further, since admission to a
medical school is so competitive, the completion of an undergraduate
pre-medical curriculum does not guarantee admissions to a medical school.
