NCCC College Catalog 2022-2023 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
NCCC College Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Pre-Professional Studies


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Your coursework at NCCC can give you a solid foundation to prepare for various pre-professional studies. Many professions require advanced academic work beyond the earning of a two- year or four-year degree, but you can begin building your skills to succeed in these advanced programs and in a professional career with your courses at NCCC. Below are recommended elective and general education courses for students who are considering becoming a professional. While NCCC does not have specific programs for the professions listed below, the electives listed under each profession can help you gain a solid and rigorous preparation for the career of your choice.

Pre-Architecture


To prepare for a career as an architect, the following general education and elective courses are recommended:

Pre-Chiropractic


To prepare for a career as a chiropractor, the following general education and elective courses are recommended:

Pre-Dentistry


The following elective and general education courses are recommended to help prepare you for dental school:

Pre-Law


Law schools generally do not require a specific major or emphasis, but most law school applicants have undergraduate degrees in History, Political Science or Philosophy. Regardless of their undergraduate major, lawyers need a strong background in logic and critical thinking. Here are suggested electives to help prepare you for a legal career:

Pre-Pharmacy


The following elective and general education courses are recommended to help prepare you for pharmacy school:

Pre-Veterinary Medicine


The following elective and general education courses are recommended to help prepare you for a career as a veterinarian:

Pre-Respiratory Care


The following elective and general education courses are recommended to help prepare for a career in respiratory therapy:

Pre-Physician Assistant


The following elective and general education courses are recommended to help prepare for a career as a physician assistant:

Pre-Optometry


To prepare for a career as an optometrist, the following general education and elective courses are recommended:

Pre-Med


The American Medical Association recommends a rigorous course of undergraduate study to prepare for medical school. Here are suggested courses to help you prepare:

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