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Several pre-professional advisory programs are available for students who intend to pursue careers in various professions, including business administration, engineering, optometry, dental science, law, medicine, and theological studies. Interested students should consult with the coordinators of these specific programs early in their college careers. For students interested in advisement pertaining to other professional areas, students may inquire at the Office of the Dean of Academic Planning and Advising.
Pre-Health
3+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy
This program is an accelerated, combined degree program with SUNY Upstate Medical University, which allows you to earn a DPT Degree in 6 years, rather than the typical 7 years. Click here for more information.
3+4 Optometry
To meet the needs of students whose goal is to combine a liberal arts and science education with a degree in Optometry, the College has negotiated a cooperative arrangement with SUNY College of Optometry. Qualified students attend Geneseo for three years and then attend the professional program at SUNY Optometry for four years. At Geneseo, students complete the Biology B.S. major. Click here for more information.
Early Acceptance to Osteopathic Medicine, Dentistry, or Podiatry Programs
This program provides early admission to Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (LECOM’s) Osteopathic Medicine, Dentistry, or Podiatry programs. Click here for more information.
Students interested in dental or osteopathic medicine have the opportunity for early admission into medical school with this three-way affordable pathway for students to attend Corning Community College (SUNY CCC) and then transfer to SUNY Geneseo, making them eligible for early acceptance into Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). Click here for more information.
4+3 and 3+3 Doctor of Chiropractic
4+3 Doctor of Chiropractic
(undergraduate at Geneseo, three years graduate at Northeast)
BS in biochemistry
BA/BS in biology
BS in biophysics
BA/BS in chemistry
BS in neuroscience
3+3 Doctor of Chiropractic
(first three years at Geneseo, second three years at Northeast. First year of credits at Northeast transfer back to Geneseo to complete the BS.)
BS in biochemistry
BS in biology
BS in biophysics
BS in chemistry
BS in neuroscience
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Pharmacy 3+4
This program is an accelerated, combined degree program with University of Buffalo’s School of Pharmacy, which allows you to earn a PharmD in 7 years, rather than the typical 8 years. At Geneseo, students complete a B.A. in Biology, B.S. in Biology, for B.A. in Chemistry. Click here for more information.
Pre-Medical Advisory Program
There is no required major for students who intend to pursue a medical degree after completing the baccalaureate program; students are advised to select a major in the area in which they have the greatest interest. To apply to most medical schools students need to take basic courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology and English. The Premedical Advisory Committee, which includes faculty members representing the social sciences and the natural sciences, advises pre-medical students throughout their four years of study and suggests appropriate course sequences and timing. The Committee also suggests and encourages a variety of academic and non-academic activities that will enhance applications to medical schools, keeps students aware of test dates and application requirements, sponsors seminars related to medical studies, and fosters interaction among students in all phases of the pre-med process. For further information or to seek advisement, students should consult with the program coordinator, Dr. Sam Newberry, snewberry@geneseo.edu, ISC 353, (585) 245-6428.
Pre-Engineering
3+2 Engineering
To meet the needs of students whose goal is to combine a liberal arts and science education with one in engineering, the College has negotiated cooperative arrangements with several institutions.
Qualified students may pursue a program of study during which the first three years are spent at the College and the last two years are at one of the cooperating institutions. At Geneseo, these students major in chemistry, or physics. After successfully completing the total five-year program, they are awarded a Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Geneseo and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from one of the cooperating institutions. Application for admission to an engineering department at one of the cooperating institutions should be made toward the beginning of the junior year. Students’ admission to one of the institutions depends on their grade point averages, recommendations by the faculty, and formal acceptance by one of the cooperating institutions. Available majors at the cooperating institutions include, for example, aerospace, ceramic, chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, or nuclear engineering and engineering science. Further information relating to this 3-2 program may be found in this bulletin in the program descriptions for Chemistry, and Physics or can be obtained by contacting Dr. Ed Pogozelski (pogo@geneseo.edu) for a list of engineering schools with which SUNY Geneseo has a 3-2 articulation agreements. Click here for more information.
Pre-Theological Studies
Students who intend to pursue post-baccalaureate theological studies are advised to obtain a broad undergraduate background, with special emphasis on the humanities and social sciences. The following courses are suggested as potentially beneficial for the pre-theological student:
The preceding list is only suggestive. Because the curricular offerings of the College undergo continual revision, some of these courses may no longer be offered in the future and new courses may be approved.
Students interested in the religious studies minor should refer to the Interdisciplinary Minors section of this Bulletin. Additional information on pre-theological studies may be obtained from Dr. Carlo Filice (filice@geneseo.edu), Professor of Philosophy, Welles Hall 102D.
Pre-Law
Pre-Law Advisory Program
Students who intend to pursue a career in law should develop basic skills and insights fundamental to the attainment of legal competence. The pre-law program should include content in reading comprehension and effective expression in words; critical understanding of the social, political, and economic institutions and values with which the law deals; and experience in critical and logical analysis. The development of these capacities is not the monopoly of any one discipline or department. A broad background in humanities, social sciences, and communication studies will help students develop the abilities to think for themselves and to express thoughts with lucidity, economy, and direction. (Several minors are available that complement a pre-law curriculum.)
The pre-law advisory program provides guidance on the law school application process and appropriate law school selection. Resources on law schools and the LSAT are available for student use. Programs feature speakers from law schools and the legal profession. For further information about the pre-law advisory program, students should contact the college Pre-Law Advisors, Graham Drake (drake@geneseo.edu), English Department, Welles 217A; or Rob Doggett, (doggett@geneseo.edu), Welles 217B. More information is available at www.geneseo.edu/prelaw.
Law 3+3
This program is an accelerated, combined degree program with University of Buffalo’s Law School, which allows you to earn a JD Degree in 6 years, rather than the typical 7 years. There are many majors at Geneseo student may select from as a part of this program. Click here for more information.
Business
4+1 Master of Business Administration
Geneseo students who have recently completed an undergraduate business administration degree have opportunities to complete an MBA through one of several institutions that have 4+1 agreements with the School of Business. Click here for more information.
Social Sciences
Accelerated Master’s Degree in History or Cultural Studies with a Concentration in Museum Studies
The accelerated BA/MA program with Claremont Graduate University provides those students interested in pursuing a career in public history and in historical and art museums with an avenue to further their studies and position themselves well for these exciting positions. Click here for more information.
Cooperative Admission Program with Finger Lakes Community College
Through a cooperative admission program with Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC), students can seamlessly transfer to SUNY Geneseo without an additional application. Click here for more information.
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