Pre-Professional Programs
Our pre-professional programs provide the knowledge, hands-on experience, and research opportunities you need to prepare for the next step in your education. These programs are designed to complement your major, setting you up for two to four additional years of graduate or professional study.
Enhance your core major with a
pre-professional program
Our pre-professional programs prepare you for your professional school, placement tests, and application processes under the guidance of an advisor.
Common core majors:
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Cyber Leadership and Intelligence
- English
- Exercise Science
- Health Informatics
- Professional Accountancy
Our pre-nursing curriculum includes the essential prerequisites for admission to most nursing programs, preparing you for the next step in your healthcare journey. You will be ready to care for individuals, families, and communities to help them achieve, maintain, or restore optimal health and quality of life.
Our allied health curriculum lays the groundwork for advanced study in a wide range of healthcare professions, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiological technology, respiratory therapy, speech-language pathology, and more. Through a strong foundation in the sciences and hands-on learning opportunities, you'll be prepared to meet the academic and clinical requirements of professional programs.
Our athletic training program prepares you to care for and rehabilitate injuries and medical conditions. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to prevent, diagnose, and treat emergent, acute, and chronic issues, ready to help individuals return to optimal health and performance.
Our chiropractic pathway introduces you to a healthcare profession focused on the relationship between the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. With a curriculum designed to meet the prerequisites of most chiropractic schools, you’ll build a strong academic foundation while preparing for advanced study that leads to helping individuals achieve better mobility, function, and well-being.
Our dentistry pathway introduces you to a profession dedicated to the health of the oral cavity and its related structures. You'll explore the science behind diagnosing, preventing, and treating dental conditions while completing essential coursework in biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and math, preparing you for admission to dental school and a future focused on improving smiles and overall health.
Our pre-law pathway equips you with the analytical, communication, and reasoning skills essential for success in law school and beyond. Through coursework in political science, history, philosophy, and other foundational disciplines, you’ll develop a strong understanding of legal systems and civic structures, preparing you to advocate, interpret, and lead in a variety of legal and public service careers.
Our pre-medicine pathway provides a strong foundation for students pursuing careers in healthcare and medical research. You'll explore the science behind diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease while completing the essential coursework required for medical school admission. You'll be ready to take the next step toward becoming a physician.
Our pre-occupational therapy pathway prepares you to help individuals live fuller, more independent lives. You'll explore how occupational therapists support people in achieving personal goals and improving their ability to participate in daily activities. With this curriculum you'll build the academic and practical foundation needed to advance in this rewarding healthcare field.
Our pre-optometry pathway prepares you for a career focused on preserving and enhancing vision and eye health. You'll study the anatomy and function of the visual system while gaining the academic foundation needed for optometry school, including coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and related sciences.
Our pre-pharmacy pathway prepares you for a career dedicated to the safe and effective use of medications to improve patient health. You'll complete essential coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, math, and the social sciences. With a curriculum that mirrors the two-year pre-pharmacy phase, you'll be ready to enter pharmacy school.
Our pre-physical therapy pathway prepares you to help individuals restore movement, reduce pain, and improve overall quality of life. You'll explore how physical therapists prevent injuries and disabilities, promote wellness, and deliver patient-centered care. You will have a curriculum designed to meet the prerequisites for entry advanced schooling.
Our pre-physician assistant pathway prepares you for a dynamic career in collaborative, patient-centered care. You'll build the academic foundation needed for admission to a master’s program, including coursework in the biological and social sciences. With a focus on teamwork and clinical readiness, you'll be equipped to work alongside physicians and other healthcare professionals to diagnose, treat, and support patients across a variety of medical settings.
Our pre-veterinary medicine pathway prepares you to care for the health and well-being of animals across a variety of species. You'll build a strong foundation in biology and chemistry while gaining the academic preparation needed for admission to veterinary school. With a focus on disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, you'll be ready to take the next step toward a career in animal healthcare and veterinary science.
Pre-Professional Program Advisors
Our program coordinators assist students in creating a four year academic and co-curricular plan, supporting you in finding research and internship opportunities and providing opportunities.
