[NOTE: Students do not major in a pre-professional program (example: pre-law, pre-medical, etc.) but major in one of the majors listed under the B.A. Degree Programs or B.S. Degree programs on the left menu.]

Immediately upon arrival at High Point, you should schedule an appointment with the pre-professional advisor listed below if you plan to attend graduate or professional school in the corresponding area:

• most High Point students seeking admission to professional programs in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy or veterinary science major in biology or chemistry;
• students seeking admission to professional programs in religion major in religion or philosophy;
• most High Point students seeking admission to professional programs in law major in international business, international studies, a modern language, or political science;
• you must satisfy the minimum requirements for admission to graduate or professional programs of your choice;
• in most cases, you should complete more than the minimum requirements in each area, especially if you will apply to professional programs in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary science where, regardless of the major you choose, additional upper-level courses in BOTH biology and chemistry are strongly recommended;
• for admission to graduate or professional school you should complete PHL306 (Symbolic Logic);
• for admission to graduate or professional schools you should successfully complete either STS 220 (Statistics) or PSY 211 (Statistics);
• candidates for professional programs in business, law, dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary science should take mathematics through MTH 242 (Calculus II), even where this course is not specifically required for admission to your professional program.

Mathematics.  Although pre-professional programs in pre-dentistry, pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy and pre-veterinary science may not specifically require calculus, most successful applicants to such programs have at least two semesters of calculus.

Science.  The pre-professional programs for dentistry, medicine, physician assistants, pharmacy, and veterinary science have minimum requirements in biology and chemistry.  However, only extraordinary candidates for admission will excel on requisite admissions tests unless they have completed more than the required courses in both biology and chemistry.  Therefore, the pre-professional programs described below encourage you to complete more than the required courses in both biology and chemistry.

Physics.  Although calculus-based physics may not be listed as requisite to admission to professional programs in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary science, you should know that most successful candidates for admission to such programs have completed a two semester sequence in calculus-based physics.  Furthermore, the successful completion of a two-semester sequence in calculus-based physics gives applicants for admission to competitive  programs in business and law a competitive advantage.  MTH 142 (Calculus I) is prerequisite to PHY 221 (General Physics I with Calculus); therefore, where feasible, MTH 142 should be completed by the end of your freshman year.  Ordinarily, MTH 241 (Calculus II) is prerequisite to PHY 222 (General Physics II with Calculus); therefore, where feasible, you should complete Calculus II by the end of the first semester of your sophomore year.

Pre-dentistry.  Although there is no designated major in pre-dentistry, most students who plan to attend dental school major in biology or chemistry.  Courses in italics, while not always required, will enhance your ability to succeed on requisite admission tests.  Others are ordinarily required or expected.
 
 _ BIO 130: General Biology:  Principles
 _ BIO 212: Introduction to Animal Biology
 _ BIO 300: Cell Biology
 _ BIO 303: Histology
 _ BIO 304: Microbiology
 _ BIO 305: Genetics
 _ BIO 309: Molecular Biology
 _ CHM 101: General Chemistry I
 _ CHM 102: General Chemistry II
 _ CHM 209: Organic Chemistry I
 _ CHM 210: Organic Chemistry II
 _ CHM 315: Elements of Physical Chemistry
 _ CHM 322: Biochemistry
 _ MTH 142: Calculus I
 _ MTH 241: Calculus II
 _ PHL 306: Symbolic Logic
 _ PHY 221: General Physics I with Calculus (plus PHY 215)
 _ PHY 222: General Physics II with Calculus (plus PHY 216)
 _ STS 220: Statistics

Physicians Assistant Programs. Some physicians assistant programs both prepare students to sit for the National Certifying Examination for Primary Care Physicians and result in a master's degree.  For these students, the baccalaureate degree is requisite to admission.  Some physicians assistant programs will admit students without a baccalaureate degree who have completed the necessary prerequisites.  The University recommends that students pursue the master's option, in which case a major in biology or chemistry is ordinarily selected.  The courses in italics below are recommended or strongly recommended for students pursuing either option; courses not in italics ordinarily are requisite to admission to Physicians Assistant Programs.

 _ BIO 130: General Biology:  Principles
 _ BIO 212: Introduction to Animal Biology
 _ BIO 206: Human Physiology
 _ BIO 207: Human Anatomy
 _ BIO 300:  Cell Biology
 _ BIO 303: Histology
 _ BIO 304: Microbiology
 _ BIO 305: Genetics 
 _ BIO 308: Vertebrate Zoology
 _ BIO 403: Developmental Biology
 _ IDS 370: DNA Technology
 _ CHM 101: General Chemistry I
 _ CHM 102: General Chemistry II
 _ CHM 209: Organic Chemistry I
 _ CHM 210:  Organic Chemistry II
 _ CHM 315: Elements of Physical Chemistry
 _ CHM 322: Biochemistry
 _ MTH 141: Pre-calculus (if required)
 _ MTH 142: Calculus I
 _ MTH 241: Calculus II
 _ PHL 306: Symbolic Logic
 _ PHY 221: General Physics I with Calculus (plus PHY 215)
 _ PHY 222: General Physics II with Calculus (plus PHY 216)
 _ STS 220: Statistics
 
Pre-law.  The law school admission process is complex. Students should start early in their college career to prepare for the application process by contacting the pre-law advisor [Dr. Paul Ringel, 130 David Hayworth, 336-841-4547] to discuss the process. Students interested in law school should choose majors which are of interest to them. Law schools look seriously at transcripts and want to be assured that students challenged themselves in their undergraduate work and did not choose easier classes over more difficult ones, with this in mind, students should avoid non-graded classes. Students should also be involved in extra-curricular activities such as the Pre-Law Club. Students should take the LSAT in June or October of thier senior year and should plan on preparing an entire year before taking the LSAT. 

Regardless of the major you choose, the following courses are recommended to support your law school application:

 _ ECO 207: Principles of Macroeconomics
 _ ECO 208: Principles of Microeconomics
 _ ENG 101: Composition
 _ ENG 102: Composition
 _ ENG 221: Intermediate Writing
 _ HST 101: Western Civilization I
 _ HST 102: Western Civilization II
 _ HST 205: American History, 1607 - 1877
 _ HST 206: American History, 1877 to present
 _ MTH 141: Pre-Calculus
 _ MTH 142: Calculus
 _ MTH 241: Calculus II
 _ BUA 305: The Legal Environment of Business
 _ BUA 338: Commercial Law
 _ CRJ 303: Courts and the Judicial Process
 _ CRJ 320: Criminal Law and Procedure
 _ PHL 106: Logic and Thinking
 _ PHL 205: Ethical Traditions
 _ PHL 208: Social Ethics
 _ PHL 209: Political Philosophy
 _ PHL 306: Symbolic Logic
 _ PSC 122: Western Political Thought
 _ PSC 201: U.S. Government
 _ PSC 301: Constitutional Law: Structures and Powers
 _ PSC 302: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
 _ PSC 311: Administrative Law
 _ SOC 325: Justice, Crime and Ethics

Pre-medical studies.  Although there is no designated major in pre-medicine, most students who plan to attend medical school major in biology or chemistry.  Ordinarily, courses not in italics are required or expected.  Courses in italics, while not always required, will enhance your ability to succeed on requisite admission tests.  
 
 _ BIO 130: General Biology:  Principles
 _ BIO 212: Introduction to Animal Biology
 _ BIO 300: Cell Biology
 _ BIO 303: Histology
 _ BIO 304: Microbiology
 _ BIO 305: Genetics
 _ BIO 309: Molecular Biology
 _ CHM 101: General Chemistry I
 _ CHM 102: General Chemistry II
 _ CHM 209: Organic Chemistry I
 _ CHM 210: Organic Chemistry II
 _ CHM 315: Elements of Physical Chemistry
 _ CHM  322: Biochemistry
 _ MTH 142: Calculus I
 _ MTH 241: Calculus II
 _ PHL 306: Symbolic Logic
 _ PHY 221: General Physics I with Calculus (plus PHY 215)
 _ PHY 222: General Physics II with Calculus (plus PHY 216)
 _ STS 220: Statistics

Because requisites for admission vary, you should consult Medical School Admission Requirements, a publication of the American Association of Medical Colleges.  A copy of this publication is available in the Career Center [200 Slane University Center].  Also, you should consult the homepage on WorldWideWeb for each program you are considering, if posted.

MEDICAL STUDY ABROAD.  In the United States, candidates for admission to medical school ordinarily have earned baccalaureate degrees from a college or university.  In some countries, students enter medical school immediately following graduation from high school; and, therefore, students who do not qualify for admission to medical school in the United States may be highly qualified for admission to medical schools in other countries.  As a result, many highly successful doctors who are practicing in the United States and abroad today are graduates of medical schools outside the United States.  If you are considering medical school and if you question whether your admission to a US medical school is certain, you can enhance your chances of being admitted to a medical school by becoming proficient in Spanish.

Pre-theological studies. Although there is no designated pre-ministerial major, all students considering theological study are encouraged to complete at least a minor in religion/philosophy; and a major should be considered.  In addition, the American Association of Theological Schools recommends a variety of courses in liberal arts and social science:

 _ ECO 207: Macroeconomics
 _ ENG 100: Grammar for Composition
 _ HIS 101 Western Civilization I
 _ HIS 102 Western Civilization II
 _ PHL 106: Logic and Critical Thinking
 _ PHL 306: Symbolic Logic
 _ PSC 201: United States Government
 _ PSY 202: Introduction to Psychology
 _ STS 220: Statistics

At least one, two-semester sequence in literature is recommended:

 _ ENG 284: World Literature Survey
 _ ENG 381: World Literature I
 _ ENG 382: World Literature II
 _ ENG 330: English Literature: Anglo-Saxon & Mediterranean
 _ ENG 331: English Literature: Renaissance
 _ ENG 332: English Literature: Restoration/18th Century
 _ ENG 333: English Literature: Romanticism
 _ ENG 334: English Literature: Victorian
 _ ENG 335: English Literature: 20th Century
 _ ENG 371: English Literature: Shakespeare I
 _ ENG 372:  English Literature: Shakespeare II

 _ ENG 394: American Literature: Colonial & National
 _ ENG 395: American Literature: Romanticism
 _ ENG 396: American Literature: Real/Naturalism
 _ ENG 397: American Literature: 20th Century
 _ ENG 398: The Novel

Pre-veterinary studies.  Although there is no designated major for pre-veterinary studies, most students who plan to attend veterinary school major in biology or chemistry.  Ordinarily, courses not in italics are required or expected.  Courses in italics, while not always required, will enhance your ability to succeed on requisite admissions test. 

 _ BIO 130: General Biology: Principles
 _ BIO 212: Introduction to Animal Biology
 _ BIO 300: Cell Biology
 _ BIO 303: Histology
 _ BIO 304: Microbiology
 _ BIO 305: Genetics
 _ BIO 309: Molecular Biology
 _ CHM 101: General Chemistry I
 _ CHM 102: General Chemistry II
 _ CHM 209: Organic Chemistry I
 _ CHM 210: Organic Chemistry II
 _ CHM 315: Elements of Physical Chemistry
 _ CHM 322: Biochemistry
 _ MTH 142: Calculus I
 _ MTH 241: Calculus II
 _ PHL 306: Symbolic Logic
 _ PHY 221: General Physics I with Calculus (plus PHY 215)
 _ PHY 222: General Physics II with Calculus (plus PHY 216)
 _ STS 220: Statistics

OTHER PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM CONTACTS:
In addition to the above programs, contact the following faculty advisors for information about these pre-professional programs. Also consult the current Undergraduate Catalog.
Pre-Engineering - Dr. Robert Harger
Pre-Forestry/ Environmental Studies - Dr. Charles Smith
Physicians Assistant - Dr. Kelli Sapp