Pre-Professional Programs Doane College provides foundation courses for future study at other institutions. Students who are enrolled in pre-professional programs at Doane for two or three years, and transfer into a professional program, can return and complete their Doane degree. Students should work closely with their advisor to select coursework that will satisfy all of Doane's graduation requirements.
Doane offers pre-professional programs in:
Pre-Engineering
Doane has dual degree programs in engineering with Washington University (St. Louis), Columbia University (New York), and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Students earn two degrees: a B.A. or B.S. from Doane and a B.S. in engineering or applied science from the affiliated universities. Normally, students attend Doane for three years and complete the program with two years at an engineering school. Students also have the option of earning an M.B.A. or M.S. in engineering with an additional year of study. Students at Doane generally major in physics , math or computer science.
Visit the Engineering Program's Web site.
Pre-Environmental Studies/Forestry
Doane participates in the cooperative college program at Duke University (Durham, N.C.), which includes a 3-2 arrangement. After three years at Doane, students enter the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke for two years. Students then qualify for a bachelor's degree from Doane and a master's degree in either forestry or environmental management. Environmental science and biology are common majors leading to this career field.
Visit the Environmental Science Department Web site.
Pre-Law
The American Bar Association states that undergraduates can be admitted to law school from almost every academic discipline. Students are encouraged to pursue an area of study that develops research and writing skills, analytic/problem solving skills, critical reading abilities, and oral communication/ listening abilities.
Law School 3/3 Program with Accredited Law Schools, including the University of Nebraska Law School
Students may earn degrees from Doane College and an accredited law school in a 6-year period through the college's law school 3/3 program. Students who are admitted to an accredited law school, including the University of Nebraska Law School, may receive a bachelor's degree from Doane College if the student meets all graduation requirements of Doane College and successfully completes the first year of law school.
Medical, Dental and Allied Health
Doane graduates complete their professional education in these health programs at institutions across the United States, such as at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, Washington University in Missouri, the University of Chicago, and Northwestern University in Illinois. Students at Doane can major in biochemistry , biology , chemistry or physical science with a health science emphasis.
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Medical Technology
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Nursing
- Pre-Optometry
- Pre-Physician's Assistant
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Ministry
The best preparation for a career in the Christian ministry is a four-year liberal arts course preparatory to graduate work at a seminary. Students interested in religious education or missionary work, as well as pre-ministerial students, can also prepare by taking specific courses in religion, philosophy, literature, history, social studies, music, and theatre.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Many students are interested in veterinary science, and Doane offers all pre-veterinary requirements for area veterinary schools and most universities nationwide. Students generally major in biology at Doane and then enroll at a professional school following graduation.