Although you may just be starting your college career, it is never too early to begin thinking about law school. Your first task is to decide on a major field of study. While it is true that many students major in political science or history, PreLaw students can major in ANY subject. You are encouraged to follow a rigorous academic program that emphasizes analytical reasoning, logic and writing skills. Guidelines for these courses include:

1. Courses that emphasize written and oral communication in class assignments and exam questions
2. Courses that teach you how to do research
3. Courses that give you practice in critical reading and thinking
4. Broad-based courses that teach college-level skills rather than specific facts

Once you have decided on a major, then you should consider active participation in the PreProfessional Progam, where undergraduate students receive current information about law schools and law-related programs.

Before applying for law school, you must take a standardized exam called the LSAT (Law School Admission Test). Getting into law school depends primarily on attaining a high GPA and scoring well on the LSAT. Other factors, such as extracurricular activities and leadership roles, also play a part in the admissions process.

Texas Wesleyan will provide you with the solid liberal arts curriculum and the PreProfessional Program will help you prepare for this test. You will do practice tests, write your personal essays and a have a wealth of information at your fingertips by the time you are ready to take the test, ensuring you are prepared to take the LSAT.

Are you hearing a call to be in ministry with God's people?
How can you fulfill your vocation?

Your career or calling will probably require you to receive a Master's degree in theological studies from a seminary; but you need to first receive a Bachelor's degree that will prepare you for seminary. Texas Wesleyan offers the ideal program for that purpose. In addition to the academic preparation, the 3PR program informs students about what to expect in ministry careers and about what to expect in seminary.

Although most seminaries will accept students who have a Bachelor's degree in almost any subject, the PreSeminary emphasis in the degree in religion at Wesleyan gives student's a head start toward those courses they will take in seminary.

The academic program was designed to not only meet the minimum requirements for getting into seminary, but to include the various courses seminary admissions' offices recommend for beginning a seminary degree (Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Religion, etc.).

Although most seminaries have a liberal policy in admitting students, a 2.5 GPA is often required for unconditional admission. Also many require the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) for placement purposes and scholarships and 3PR can help you prepare for this test. A high GPA and/or GRE score usually means more financial assistance in seminaries. All seminaries require letters of recommendation and participation in 3PR is always an asset.

If the career for you is in a special area of ministry that does not require a seminary degree, we have just the program for you, too. Texas Wesleyan offers other Bachelor's degrees in Religion with or without an emphasis in Christian education. In cooperation with Department of Music,a Bachelor's Degree is offered in Music with an emphasis in Sacred Music. These programs also combine academic studies with information about careers in ministry; but, they also, require 3PR church internship courses each semester which enable students to develop leadership skills and experience in their chosen area of ministry.

Over 90% of all the mental health counseling in the US, regardless of the professional discipline or title in use by the practitioner, is conducted by Master's-level counselors, licensed to practice in their state. Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), in contrast to clergy or other "counselors," perform their duties while employed by various public agencies, businesses or industries, or in private practice. The LPC is the so-called "terminal degree" in the field, i.e., no higher level of education, or licensure, is required by the state to practice--and our LPC program is designed to train the best Master's-level therapists possible. Our faculty and clinical staff have designed the LPC program to teach therapists both the academic and scientific portion of their career preparation, but equally as important, the art of being a professional counselor.

Those seeking a doctorate usually do so in fields like Marriage & Family Therapy, or Counselor Education, from other institutions--we are proud to have served them so well in their basic clinical training--they may go on to fields in therapy or college teaching. But the vast majority of our LPC graduates will find themselves working with people who have problems: chemical dependency, mental illness, marital and family conflicts, career development, and others, with children, adolescents, and adults. While this artful profession is emotionally challenging, it is also wonderfully rewarding. If you take a class with me you will usually hear me remark, "We are privileged to work the clay of the human heart, there is no more demanding duty, nor higher reward."

The range of opportunity for LPCs is limited only by one's imagination!