Although the curriculum of Greenville is not organized for specialized technical or professional training and maintains the liberal arts 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, social work, human services, teaching, and theology, may be obtained from the appropriate academic departments.
Students taking advantage of 3/2 or 3/3 programs, in which two bachelor degrees are earned, one from Greenville College and one from a cooperative school, must notify the Registrar of their intent to graduate from Greenville College before transferring. Notification should be in the form of a graduation application.
Engineering 3/2
A student following the Engineering 3/2 curriculum may receive a B.A. from Greenville College and B.S. with a major in engineering from one of the university engineering schools with which Greenville has a cooperative arrangement. The College established such an 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 coursework at the engineering school.
The Engineering 3/2 curriculum prepares the student to specialize in any of the following areas: aeronautical, astronautical, agriculture, biomedical, ceramic, civil, chemical, 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 B.A. degree from Greenville College with a major in biology, chemistry, or physics and the second should be the B.S. degree with a major in engineering from the respective university. The student applies for graduation as outlined in the catalogs from the two institutions.
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 courses for the pre-engineering curriculum are listed below. These should be taken along with the general education requirements of Greenville College (including foreign language). One course of psychology or sociology and CORE 401 Capstone Seminar: Advanced Integrative Studies will be waived from the general education requirements.
MATH 115 or MATH 116: 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-Chiropractic Curriculum
Greenville College students interested in obtaining chiropractic licensure may participate in a 3/3 program with Logan University. Greenville College students will complete a minimum of 93 semester hours in coursework leading toward a bachelor of arts degree with a major in biology. Coursework at GC must include all general education requirements as stated in the Catalog (CORE 401 should be taken during the junior year), and the following courses:
Students must apply to Logan University one year in advance of their desired entrance date and must complete all required application procedures including submission of a recommendation and a satisfactory interview. Upon completion of the first two 15 weeks trimesters at Logan University with C’s or better a maximum of 34 credits may be transferred to GC toward the completion of the bachelor of arts degree at Greenville College.
The acceptance of transfer credits or testing toward completion of bachelor degree requirements shall be governed by current policies of Greenville College. However, no more than 20 credits of required courses and none of the science credits required for admission to Logan University may be earned via examination or transfer from another school. Students who earn less than a 3.25 GPA, but at least a 2.50 GPA at Greenville College will be eligible for admission to Logan University, and will receive appropriate consideration in the admission process for having completed the GC Pre-Chiropractic Program, but will not receive the assurance of a seat reserved for students earning a 3.25 or higher GPA.
Pre-Law Curriculum
The Pre-Law program at Greenville College is not a specific course of study, but rather 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 the 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 cases, 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-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 through St. John’s College of Nursing 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 St. John’s College of Nursing and the B.A. degree with a major in biology from Greenville College.
Pre-Osteopathic Early Acceptance Program
A.T. Still University (ATSU) comprising of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM) located in Kirksville, MO, offers doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.), master of Biomedical sciences (M.S.), or a dual degree D.O./M.S. A.T. Still Scholars, Pre-Osteopathic Program is designed to provide early admission to outstanding sophomore level students who have as their goal to become Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine. The advantage for those students accepted after completing their sophomore year at Greenville College is to have a reserved seat in KCOM’s entering class upon graduation. After acceptance to the program, students can spend the last two years at Greenville College meeting graduation major/minor requirements, taking electives, fulfilling internship and/or service opportunities, and otherwise broadening his/her life experiences. Scholars will be awarded an academic scholarship for ATSU, KCOM.
Students may enroll in any major at Greenville College, provided the KCOM entry requirements are met by the designated year of enrollment. Students will apply for admissions to this program after completing three semesters (approximately 45 credit hours). Applications will be available in the spring of their sophomore year, and must be submitted to KCOM by June 1st. Applicants will interview during the summer following their sophomore year. Selected students will be awarded reserved admissions to KCOM at the beginning of the junior year.