Pre-Law
Advised by faculty in the Area of Business
Milligan College does not recommend or offer a major in “pre-law” as such. This stand is in keeping with both the broad educational philosophy of Milligan College and the philosophy expressed by the Statement of the Association of American Law Schools on Prelegal Education. American law schools do not encourage the undergraduate student to “learn the law,” but rather stress the necessity of the pre-law student’s acquiring certain comprehensive skills, such as “comprehension and expression in words,” “critical understanding of human institutions and values,” and the development of “creative power of thinking.” While a student planning for a specific phase of the law (e.g., tax law) may find certain undergraduate majors or courses desirable (e.g., business or accounting), any solid academic major is equally acceptable to American law schools and recommended by Milligan College.
Students considering law school who wish to have exposure to foundational legal subjects are encouraged to obtain a minor in Legal Studies. The courses in Milligan’s Legal Studies minor are designed to enhance knowledge of the American legal system, the legal profession and foundational legal topics. Embracing a Christian world-view, the Legal Studies minor will help students develop an appreciation for the unique responsibility Christian legal professionals have in society. Click here to learn more about the legal studies program at Milligan.
Pre-Medicine and Pre-Dentistry
Advised by faculty in the Area of Scientific Learning
Students interested in pursuing careers as physicians or dentists may choose a major which aligns with their interests and talents; no one major is more highly recommended or preferred. Both medical schools and dental schools have pre-requisite courses which must be taken prior to application and admission and with the help of the pre-health adviser, students will choose their courses to align with the pre-requisites of the schools to which they will be applying.
Seeking admission to either medical school or dental school is a highly competitive process with a wide variety of applicant attributes given consideration such as overall GPA, science GPA, MCAT/DAT score, number of hours worked in a medical setting and types of experiences, strength of recommendation letters, and interview quality. Milligan College graduates have been quite successful in obtaining admission to medical and dental schools throughout the nation. Additional information may be obtained from the pre-medical and pre-dental advisers.
Pre-Pharmacy & Pre-Optometry
Advised by faculty in the Area of Scientific Learning
Pre-Pharmacy or Optometry
The allied health major is designed for the student planning to pursue a career in pharmacy or optometry. Students can complete three years at Milligan and four years at a pharmacy or optometry school to earn both a bachelor’s and doctorate degree in as few as seven years. Milligan has affiliation agreements with the pharmacy schools at East Tennessee State, Mercer, and Union universities, and with the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. Students can receive a guaranteed interview at these schools by meeting the conditions of the specific agreements. See the website or ask to speak to our allied health advisor.
Curriculum
Allied health science majors at Milligan take courses that provide foundational knowledge required for the PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) or Optometry Admission Test (OAT) and admission to pharmacy or optometry school. This includes coursework in biology, chemistry, and math.
See the Allied Health Science major in the Scientific Learning area.
Paramedical Fields
Advised by faculty in the Area of Scientific Learning
Students may choose to pursue a variety of medicine-related career opportunities such as optometry, physician assistant, podiatry, veterinarian, et al. Each of these programs has its own prescribed set of requirements which students fulfill prior to seeking admission to these programs. Several science area faculty have responsibilities for advising students interested in these careers; students should inquire of the Area Chair of Scientific Learning to be assigned to the appropriate adviser.
Source: 2010-11 Catalog
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