Pre-Professional Programs of Study

William Jewell College offers a number of pre-professional courses of study leading to programs at various graduate and professional schools. Admission to these programs at other institutions requires separate application procedures in addition to completion of the curriculum suggested below. Students interested in these programs of study should contact the chair of the appropriate William Jewell department.

Pre-Law
The Pre-Law Advising Program at William Jewell aims to assist students who seek admission to law school and a career in the law. Students interested in the legal profession must obtain admission to law schools after successfully taking the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). Any student from any major may seek admission to law school. Most law schools strongly recommend taking a rigorous undergraduate program which builds skills in reading complex material and high quality writing. The Pre-Law Program:

• hosts practice sessions for the LSAT;

• hosts sessions with Jewell legal alumni and others on preparing applications for law school, how to choose law schools, and how to succeed in law schools;

• provides advice and counsel about law school applications;

• provides advice about courses and experiences at William Jewell that help prepare students for law school.

Students completing a chemistry major at Jewell can also pursue professional study at KCUMB. All requirements of the major and the core curriculum must be completed while at William Jewell College, with the first year at KCUMB counting as elective credit toward the BA degree. The following course of study
is suggested.

Still Scholars Pre-Osteopathic Program
The Still Scholars Program is designed to provide admission opportunities to outstanding students of William Jewell College who have as their goal to become Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine. The program is conducted under the joint collaboration of William Jewell and A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU/KCOM).

Under this program, William Jewell students apply to ATSU/KCOM at the end of their sophomore year. A maximum of two students will be awarded reserved admissions to KCOM at the beginning of their junior year at Jewell. Students complete their junior and senior years and earn a Bachelor's degree prior to matriculating at ATSU/KCOM. The advantage for those students accepted into the program is to have a reserved seat (without having to take the MCAT) in ATSU/KCOM's entering class upon graduation from Jewell. Still Scholars will be awarded an academic scholarship for A.T.Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.

William Jewell students may enroll in any major, provided that the ATSU/KCOM entry requirements are met before graduation. Applications are available from the Pre-Medical Advisory Program at Jewell and must be submitted to the Pre-Medical Advisory Committee by April 1 of the sophomore year. Eligibility criteria for the program include a minimum 28 composite ACT score and a minimum GPA of 3.4 overall and 3.4 in the sciences.

Selection will be based upon fulfillment of all academic and course requirements, commitment to osteopathic medicine, community service/leadership positions held, and a successful interview at ATSU/KCOM. All prescribed courses in the baccalaureate program of the applicant’s choice must be taken at William Jewell College. Any deviation from the required courses requires written approval from the William Jewell College Premedical Advisor and from ATSU/KCOM Admission. Participants must complete graduation requirements for William Jewell College in four years prior to matriculating to ATSU/KCOM. ATSU/KCOM reserves the right, at any time, to reject a student deemed unsuitable for the program. In addition, acceptance will be withdrawn if application is made to another medical/osteopathic school, or if academic, ethical, or moral violation occurs, or if a personal change in career choice is made.

Occupational Therapy
Students may apply to enter the three years plus two years (3-2) program in occupational therapy offered in conjunction with Washington University. Acceptance into the master’s program in occupational therapy is solely at the discretion of Washington University. If accepted into the program, completion of the following courses at Jewell leads to a BA degree with a psychology major from William Jewell after successful completion of the first year’s work at Washington University. (The student continues at Washington University and, upon successful completion of the program in occupational therapy, receives the MS degree from Washington University.) Students must complete a minimum of 12 hours of psychology at Jewell. Students may transfer into Jewell a maximum of 16 hours of the course work in the following list:

All of the following courses are required either by Washington University or William Jewell College.

*Grades of B- or better are required in prerequisite courses.
34 hours will be completed at Washington University during first year (includes 18 hours accepted for PSY major).

Prerequisite Proficiencies

• Medical terminology: A course in medial terminology or passing a medical terminology quiz during the first 6 weeks of your first semester at WU is required.
  

• Computer competency (word processing, spread sheets, email) is expected
  

• CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
  

Additional information

• Students must inform the 3-2 advisor (in the Psychology Department) of their intention to apply to the 3-2 program before the beginning of their junior year. For more information, contact the 3-2 advisor in the Psychology

Department, or see http://ot.wustl.edu.

Physical Therapy
Students interested in pursuing a degree in physical therapy after graduation from William Jewell should consult with the pre-physical therapy advisor. The physical therapy requirements for physical therapy programs vary, but the advisor can assist in the selection of courses that meet the requirements of a specific school or in the selection of courses that meet a composite list of requirements derived from reviewing the requirements of many different schools. The general prerequisites are as follows: General Chemistry I and II, General Biology, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Physics I and II, Psychology (usually 2 courses), Statistics, English, and Mathematics. Students should consult catalogs for the physical therapy schools that they expect to attend for more specific lists of prerequisites. Students can pursue any major, but a major in biology or psychology is recommended.

Engineering Programs – Dual Degree Options
William Jewell College is one of a limited number of liberal arts colleges that have entered into an agreement with Washington University in St. Louis for a “three-two” dual-degree program in engineering. After three years in residence at William Jewell College and two years at the Washington University School of Engineering, the student can achieve both the BA degree from Jewell and the BS degree in engineering. William Jewell College also maintains similar 3-2 plans with Vanderbilt University, Columbia University in New York, and the University of Kansas (electrical engineering only). Typically, students receive a BA degree from William Jewell College as well as the engineering degree after completing the program at both schools. While in residence at Jewell, students should major in chemistry, mathematics, or physics, depending upon the type of engineering school in which they plan to complete their studies. Since the semester-hour load is heavy, students are advised to plan their work very closely with the official advisor for this specialized program. Generally, faculty members from the Physics Department serve as official advisors for each of the programs; therefore, students should contact that department for more information.

Pre-Engineering Program of Studies
For students intending to complete professional study at Washington University in St. Louis, Vanderbilt University, Columbia University in New York, or the University of Kansas, the following courses should be included for a physics major:

*These courses are taught every other year and may be taken in reverse order. Other courses to meet specific requirements of the various target schools should be worked out with the assistance of the faculty. Usually, an additional computer programming course is required.

For students who plan to enter an engineering program after three years of study at William Jewell and who would benefit from preparation emphasizing chemistry, the following type of program is suggested:

* This course is taught only every other spring.
Other courses to meet specific requirements of the various target schools should be worked out with the assistance of the faculty. Usually, an additional computer programming course is required.

Duke University Cooperative College Program Leading to a M.S. in Environmental Management or Forestry

William Jewell College is a member of the Cooperative College (3-2) program at the Nicholas School for the Environment at Duke University. This program (hereafter referred to as the Duke 3-2 Program) allows for qualified William Jewell College students to attend 3 years at William Jewell and 2 years at Duke University and emerge with a BA degree from William Jewell College and a professional Masters degree in either Environmental Management or Forestry from Duke University. While there is no requirement for the student be enrolled in a particular undergraduate major, there are certain prerequisites for the program and the student must complete the requirements for their William Jewell College degree prior to matriculating at Duke. In order to quality, students must communicate their intentions to the Department of Biology to enter into this track during their first year (preferably first semester) so the Program Advisor can adjust planning to insure that the student has completed all the course requirements for the student’s major and has prepared adequately for the transition to graduate study.

Specific requirements of the program are listed below:

Program Prerequisites

• Natural or Social Science courses related to the student’s area of interest

• College level course in Calculus* (required)

• College level course in Statistics* (required)

*Students must earn a grade of B- or better in each prerequisite course and earn college credit in order for it to count towards the prerequisite. Pass/Fail courses are not acceptable. Self-paced courses are also not acceptable.

• Undergraduate experience and training in professional Writing

• Each program requires additional courses or recommends additional preparation, for details visit: http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/programs/professional/prerequisites.html

Application Requirements

• Application deadline February 1
  

• Application for Admission and Personal Statement
  

• Application Fee (non refundable)
  

• A statement from the student’s dean that he/she will be released from the undergraduate school to enroll in a 3-2 program.

• Three letters of recommendation. At least one letter should be from the official Cooperative College Program advisor for any application and a second should be from another member acquainted with the student’s undergraduate career. If the student has had a significant amount of work experience related to his/her perspective graduate/professional studies, the third letter may be from an employer.

• Transcript from all colleges and universities attended

• Transcripts are required for all post high school level course work. If a student transferred from one undergraduate college to another, transcripts are needed for both institutions, even if the courses are listed on the transcript from the school institution.

• Standardized Exams – The GRE is required of all applicants. The TOEFL is required of applicants whose first language is not English except for those applicants currently attending an undergraduate institution in the USA.

• Resumé and/or CRV encouraged but not required

• To view detailed application information, visit http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/programs/professional/apply.html
  

Below is a prospective three-year plan for a student receiving a B.A. in Biology with William Jewell College followed by matriculation to Duke University. This does not imply that Biology is the preferred major; it is meant only for reference so that prospective students can envision what would be an expected trajectory William Jewell College in order to complete both programs.

Some tracks at Duke require Organic Chemistry, which adds a chemistry course, but those same tracks don’t require Microeconomics.

Pre-Journalism
See English and Communication sections of the course catalog.

Pre-Ministry Study
See Christian-Related Vocations Program section of the course catalog.

Pre-Veterinary Medicine
See the Pre-Professional Programs section of the course catalog.