2003-04 Greenville College Catalog

Professional & Pre-Professional Curricula

Professional and Pre-Professional Curricula
Although the curriculum of Greenville is not organized for specialized technical or professional training and maintains the liberal ideal throughout, provision is made for pre-professional study and limited professional specialization in numerous fields. Information concerning professional and pre-professional work in Engineering, Journalism, Law, Medicine, Religious Education, Social Service, and Teaching may be obtained from the appropriate academic departments.

Engineering 3/2
A student following the Engineering 3/2 curriculum may receive the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Greenville College and Bachelor of Science in Engineering from one of the university engineering schools with which Greenville is affiliated. The College established a cooperative arrangement with the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois in 1954 and with Washington University in 1988.

The Engineering 3/2 curriculum at Greenville College provides a three-year planned sequence of courses which permits a student to transfer to an engineering school to complete requirements for the engineering degree in any one of the fields of engineering offered. Any engineering graphics required by the program must be acquired prior to transfer or during the initial part of the course work at the engineering school.

The Engineering 3/2 curriculum prepares the student to specialize in any of the following areas: Aeronautical, Astronautical, Agriculture, Ceramic, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Nuclear, Physics, or Robotics. Early in their program at Greenville College, students should consult with the engineering school of their choice to determine if any special courses are needed prior to transfer.

Upon completion of three years of study at Greenville College (see courses below) and two years at the university school of engineering, the student may apply for two degrees. The first is the Bachelor of Arts degree from Greenville College and the second should be the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the respective university. The student applies for graduation as outlined in the college catalogs.

Students who wish to complete the specialized engineering program at an accredited college of engineering other than the universities indicated above will usually find it possible to do so provided they meet entrance requirements.

The typical sequence of courses for the pre-engineering curriculum is as follows in addition to the General Education requirements of Greenville College (including foreign language). One course of psychology or sociology and COR 401 Capstone Seminar will be waived from the General Education requirements. Knowledge of a foreign language is required.

*A student may go to the next mathematics course by passing a proficiency examination. A student who starts with College Algebra and Trigonometry will then delay the Calculus and Physics courses one year.

Students wishing to complete the engineering degree in four years with no degree from Greenville College should transfer after two years. Students would typically complete the Math and Science courses listed above.

Pre-Legal
The Pre-Law program at Greenville College is not a specific course of study, rather it is the combination of well chosen courses in conjunction with a major. Following the guidelines of the Association of American Law Schools, Greenville College emphasizes broad preparation that includes a selection of courses in business, communication, English, history, political science, philosophy, sociology, and speech. This combination of courses prepares students to read rapidly with comprehension, write clearly with precision, speak cogently, think critically, and reason logically. This will equip the student for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and the rigors of law school and legal practice.

A student preparing for the legal profession should obtain the B.A. degree. In rare exceptions, a student may gain admission to a college of law after having completed 90 semester hours in a liberal arts college.

Pre-Medical Curriculum
Students considering medicine follow a program for the B.A. degree and usually select a major from one of the natural sciences. A high GPA and high scores on the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) are necessary to gain admission to medical school. A student should take those courses that will provide proficiency in biology, chemistry, and physics. Students should include additional courses as recommended by the medical school(s) to which they plan to apply. High school preparation should include a strong background in science and math.

The following is a list of courses recommended for pre-medical students at Greenville College:

Additional courses that will strengthen a student’s preparation for medical school include:

For those students who plan to seek admission to a school in a medical-related field such as dentistry, physical therapy, optometry, or veterinary, the same basic curriculum would be followed. Adjustments in accordance with special admissions requirements for these schools can be made.

Pre-Medical Technology
To qualify for entering specialized training in medical technology, at least three years of properly selected college work must be taken. Some schools require four years of college work for admission. Satisfactory completion of 12 months of specialized training in an approved school of medical technology after earning credits in the following prescribed courses at Greenville College qualifies the student to receive a B.A. degree.

Since the 12 months of work in medical technology includes considerable biology, that work will be counted as equivalent to two courses of biology toward a major in biology. The additional chemistry in medical technology training will be counted as one course toward the chemistry major. The chemistry major will strengthen a student's preparation for the biochemistry emphasis in the medical technology program.

Pre-Nursing Curriculum
Greenville College prepares students for entrance into the clinical years of a nursing program. The College has a curriculum agreement with St. John’s College of Nursing in Springfield.

Students complete a minimum of two years study at the Greenville campus before spending a final two-year period in the clinical training at the college of nursing to which they are accepted. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree from the college where they complete their study. A three-two plan is available in which the student completes Greenville’s General Education requirements along with the pre-nursing curriculum before transferring to the nursing college. The student transfers back enough credit to graduate from Greenville with biology major. The student in five years then is awarded the B.S.N. degree from the college of nursing and the B.A. degree with a major in biology from Greenville College.

Last updated: June 20, 2003