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Developing an understanding of the nature of professional practice;
Stimulating awareness of professional ethical and civic responsibilities;
Promoting inter-professional understanding and cooperation.
The students in this program receive educational and career information about medical, dental, legal, ministerial, clinical and professional counseling as well as other helping professional programs requiring licensure. Specific activities that further the mission of the program include the following:
• Biweekly luncheons featuring university and community professionals who offer firsthand knowledge about the challenges and rewards of the helping professions;
• Student-led societies providing opportunities to intermingle with fellow students who have similar professional goals as well as developing leadership skills and attributes;
• Specialized faculty advising for all pre-professional students;
• Mentoring opportunities to interact with local professionals;
• 3PR classes and seminars that address interpersonal skills, the
admission process, practice admissions tests, and the interview
process; and
• 3PR courses that expand skills in public speaking,
argumentation, and analysis of ethical decision- making.
More information about the Pre-Professional Program can be found on its website: https://txwes.edu/academics/preprofessional/.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM
The following courses are recommended for students in the Pre- Professional Program.
Offered in the fall semester:
3PR 1001 3PR 2101 3PR 3101 3PR 4001 3PR 4302
Introduction to the Learned Professions I. Intra-personal Awareness and Moral Development Application Process and Mentorship
The Learned Professions I
Ethical Thinking and the Professions 3 hours
Offered in the spring semester:
3PR 1002 3PR 2102 3PR 3102 3PR 4002 3PR 4130
Courses offered on an occasional basis: 3PR 4102 Special Topics 1 hour
For course descriptions, students should refer to the “Course Descriptions” section located at the end of the 2015-2017 Undergraduate Catalog.
PROGRAM ADVANTAGES
All pre-medical and pre-dental students benefit from the on-campus Health Professional Advisory Committee (HPAC) which interviews the student on behalf of the medical or dental schools, sending a letter of recommendation to the schools to which the student applies.
Introduction to the Learned Professions II Interpersonal Communication Skills Admission Tests and Mentorship
The Learned Professions II
Ethics Bowl Competition