Pre-Professional Advising Tracks
Pre-Professional advising tracks at Methodist University are not majors, but rather academic advising tracks which allow students to pursue an undergraduate degree which will prepare them for professional graduate education. Methodist University graduates are highly sought after by graduate schools, and many of our programs boast 75% to 80% acceptance rates to professional programs.
Pre-Athletic Training
The Pre-Athletic Training advising track consists of a core of prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to admission to a graduate Athletic Training program. Athletic Training programs typically require courses in biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, psychology and statistics. These courses can be incorporated into almost any major at MU, although most students will typically choose a major in Kinesiology or Biology.
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Trey Hoyt, Ph.D.
Pre-Dentistry
The Pre-Dentistry advising track consists of a core of prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to admission to dental school. Dental schools typically require at least two semesters each of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry and physics. These courses can be incorporated into almost any major at MU, although most students will choose a major from within the College of Arts, Humanities & Sciences or the College of Health Sciences & Human Services.
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Stephanie Hooper Marosek, Ph.D.
Pre-Law
The Pre-Law advising track allows you to work with an academic advisor who will help you maximize your chances of gaining admission to a school of law. Professor Wendy Vonnegut, Esq. serves as the primary advisor for Pre-Law students and is the chair-elect of Pre-Law Advisors National Council. Law schools from around the country regularly visit the Methodist University campus to recruit. MU also offers a unique minor in Legal Studies. This 21 semester hour minor can be combined with any major. Over the last decade, more than 75% of the Legal Studies Program graduates who have applied to law school have been admitted.
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Pre-Medicine
The Pre-Medicine advising track consists of a core of prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to admission to medical school. Medical schools typically require at least two semesters each of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, anatomy and physiology as well as courses in biochemistry and physics. These courses can be incorporated into almost any major at MU, although most students will choose a major from within the College of Arts, Humanities & Sciences or the College of Health Sciences & Human Services.
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Stephanie Hooper Marosek, Ph.D.
Pre-Occupational Therapy
The Pre-Occupational Therapy (OT) advising track consists of a core of prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to admission to an OT program. OT programs typically require at least two semesters of anatomy and physiology as well as courses in psychology, human development, sociology and statistics. These courses can be incorporated into almost any major at MU. The Methodist University Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is housed in the state-of-the-art Thomas R. McLean Health Sciences building.
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Germaine Bowles, M.B.A.
Pre-Optometry
The Pre-Optometry advising track consists of a core of prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to admission to a school of optometry. Optometry programs typically require at least two semesters each of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, anatomy and physiology as well as courses in biochemistry and physics. These courses can be incorporated into almost any major at MU, although most students will choose a major from within the College of Arts, Humanities & Sciences or the College of Health Sciences & Human Services.
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Ginny Kaplan, Ph.D., Paramedic, FAEMS
Pre-Pharmacy
The Pre-Pharmacy advising track consists of a core of prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to admission to pharmacy school. Pharmacy programs typically require at least two semesters each of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, anatomy and physiology as well as courses in biochemistry, calculus and physics. These courses can be incorporated into almost any major at MU, although most students will choose a major from within the College of Arts, Humanities & Sciences or the College of Health Sciences & Human Services.
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Stephanie Hooper Marosek, Ph.D.
Pre-Physical Therapy
The Pre-Physical Therapy (PT) advising track consists of a core of prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to admission to a PT program. PT programs typically require courses in biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, psychology and statistics. These courses can be incorporated into almost any major at MU, although most students will typically choose a major in Kinesiology, Athletic Training or Biology. The Methodist University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is housed in the Thomas R. McLean Health Sciences building. Students who complete their undergraduate degree at MU and apply to the PT program will be given preferential consideration over outside applicants.
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Earl Eidem, M.S.O.M.
Pre-Physician Assistant
The Pre-Physician Assistant (PA) advising track consists of a core of prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to admission to a PA program. PA Programs typically require at least two semesters each of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, anatomy and physiology as well as courses in biochemistry, microbiology, psychology and medical terminology. These courses can be incorporated into almost any major at MU, although most students will typically choose a major from within the College of Arts, Humanities & Sciences or the College of Health Sciences & Human Services. The Methodist University PA Program is widely regarded as one of the best in the country. Over the last 5 years, 96% of our PA program graduates have passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) on the first attempt. Students who complete their undergraduate degree at MU and apply to the PA program are given preferential consideration over outside applicants.
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Jennifer Mish, MBA
Pre-Speech Therapy
The Pre-Speech Therapy advising track consists of a core of prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to admission to a speech therapy program. Speech and Language Therapy programs typically require courses in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology and statistics. These courses can be incorporated into almost any major at MU, although most students will choose a major from within the College of Arts, Humanities & Sciences or the College of Health Sciences & Human Services.
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Trey Hoyt, Ph.D.
Pre-Theology
Pre-Theology at Methodist University is an advising track designed to prepare you for any form of ministry. MU has a long history of preparing students for graduate theological education. A minor in Church Leadership is also available, preparing you to lead youth, music, pastoral, or other church ministries, and benefit from interdisciplinary course work, mission trip opportunities, and off-campus internships. Students can choose any major or program as a course of study, but many gravitate toward a degree in Religion.
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J. R. Hustwit, Ph.D.
Pre-Veterinary
The Pre-Veterinary advising track consists of a core of prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to admission to veterinary school. Veterinary schools typically require at least two semesters each of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, anatomy and physiology as well as courses in biochemistry, microbiology, calculus, statistics and physics. These courses can be incorporated into almost any major at MU, although most students will choose a major from within the College of Arts, Humanities & Sciences or the College of Health Sciences & Human Services. Many veterinary schools also require a course in animal nutrition. Methodist University does not teach a course in animal nutrition, but there are a number of schools which offer this course online.
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Meghan Hennessey, M.S.
