Standing committees of the faculty are available to advise students interested in preparing for careers in various professional areas. Committee members representing departments of the University in which pre-professional training is given advise students concerning specific programs required by the various professional schools.

Pre-Medical - The Pre-Professional Advisor, in the Dean’s Office, offers advising and career information to students planning on applying to the following health and professional schools: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, veterinary medicine, and allied health fields including cytotechnology, dental hygiene, health information management, medical technology, occupational therapy and physical therapy.

Pre-Law - In general, accredited law schools have not adopted specific requirements for pre-law education; they do, however, emphasize certain courses as being conducive to the development of the broad cultural background necessary for the successful study of law. Students enrolling in The College of Arts and Sciences and interested in applying to law school should contact the Pre-Professional Advisor in room 107, Scates Hall for further information.

Teacher Preparation - Students who wish to prepare for teaching careers in the secondary schools of Tennessee will be expected to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in the intended teaching area, followed by earning a Master of Arts in Teaching degree program through the College of Education. Additional information on licensure requirements may be obtained from the Office of Teacher Education in the College of Education.