What do doctors, lawyers, and journalists all have in common?
They all started out as pre-professionals. Not a major and not really a minor, the pre-professional program is a suggested set of classes that prepares you to go to grad school for a particular field of study. The courses aren't necessarily for your major and they're not the same for everyone; they change depending on the requirements of the school you're applying to.

Whether it's taking the extra classes for pre-med or studying at Georgia Tech for pre-engineering, LaGrange's pre-professional program takes a lot of planning – so start early.

Dentistry
Dentistry isn't a quick process.
If you're thinking about the pre-professional Dentistry track, start early. Though you don't have to officially declare Dentistry as a major or minor, you still have some extra classes to take, which vary depending on the program you plan to attend after graduation. Typically, the requirements include Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and English. If you're not planning on majoring in Biology, you should consult with general advisor Dr. John early on to plan out your classes.

Engineering
The best of both worlds.
Our engineering pre-professional track lets you get a top-notch liberal arts education and an engineering degree from one of the country's best engineering schools. You'll spend the first three years at LaGrange, then you'll move on to either Auburn or Georgia Tech. You'll end up with two degrees: a B.A. from LaGrange and, two or three years later, an engineering degree, too.

Journalism
Your journalism career doesn't have to start after you finish college.
In our Journalism pre-professional program, you'll be writing pieces for class assignments, plus working on the staff of one of our three publications: The Quadrangle (the yearbook), The Hilltop News (the newspaper), or The Scroll (the magazine). Since different schools require different classes for admission, we'll suggest a 12-hour course list. We'll also set you up with an advisor who can help you tailor your studies for specific graduation programs.

Law
There's no one way to prepare for law school.
Almost any major can give you the necessary background, but you have to plan ahead. The pre-law advising committee will help you get on the right track, meeting with you freshman year to guide you in the right direction. Law school bulletins (with requirements for different programs) and LSAT guides are also available right on campus.

Medicine and Allied Fields
A medley of science.
A little Biology, a splash of General Chemistry, a bit of Organic Chemistry, and a touch of Physics – the pre-medicine track is a 48-semester-hour challenge. The best way to prepare is to begin planning as soon as possible by declaring a major and talking with Dr. John Hurd, the general advisor. Becoming familiar with the entrance requirements of various medical schools is also important, sine they may affect your course selection.

Optometry
The Optomtery track isn't just for science majors.
You can enter the program no matter what your major is, but science (especially Biology) is recommended. We recommend that you consult with Dr. John Hurd, the general advisor, as early as possible to plan your course schedule to meet the requirements of your potential optometry school choices.

Pharmacy
Preparing for pharmacy school involves a lot more than just science.
Even so, a major in Biology is recommend (but if you'd rather go another route, meet with Dr. John Hurd, the general advisor, early on in your LaGrange career). In the Pharmacy program, you'll find yourself learning about everything from Chemistry to Economics to English to Behavioral Science. But, it's all flexible depending on what your target pharmacy school requires.

Physical Therapy
Don't get stuck on one path.
When you're going into school for physical therapy, you have two options: enter before you finish your bachelor's degree or after. Either way, our 60-hour program offers you everything from Humanities to Math to Social Science. You'll also take 24 semester hours in a major field (Biology is recommended, but you can take anything you want). And, as in all pre-professional programs, we'll help you modify the courses you take to fit the requirements of you target school.

Theology/Seminary

Veterinary Medicine
Hands-on experience required – and provided.
Most veterinary schools want applicants to have some previous experience working with large and small animals, along with at least 54 semester hours of college credit in specific fields. To help you meet both of those prerequisites, we'll work with you freshman year to create a plan for winning admission to the vet school of your choice. If you're planning to go the pre-veterinary route, you should choose a major and meet with Dr. John Hurd as early as possible.