Architecture, Engineering, medicine, law, teaching
The Pre-Law Program
For many years, Macalester’s pre-law students have achieved a record of success at excellent law schools. The college assists students through informed counseling about their curriculum at Macalester and their later choices of law schools. Students find available a large number of courses in various departments which teach the knowledge and skills most relevant to legal scholarship and practice. These courses may be pursued through a wide variety of departments which emphasize a broad liberal arts perspective. Opportunities are available for a few students each year to secure internships in a legal setting.
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The Premedical Program
Students interested in premedical studies should consult one of the premedical advisors very early in their first year for academic advice and also contact Jan Serie to be included on the Health Professions mailing list.
Premedical students at Macalester may major in any discipline and concurrently complete all premedical requirements. A science major is not a prerequisite for admission to medical school. Most medical schools require the following courses: Chemistry 11 and 13, Chemistry 37 and 38, Biology 22, 23 and 24, Physics 21 and 22, or 26 and 27 and two courses in English. At the University of Minnesota Medical Schools, the “English” requirement can be satisfied by a number of literature, writing and/or speech courses, and need not be listed as an English course. This requirement varies so widely that you should consult your premedical advisor before making a decision about courses you decide to take that may satisfy premedical requirements. Biochemistry I (Biology/Chemistry 57) is a prerequisite at a growing number of medical schools including the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis and Duluth campuses) and the Mayo Medical School. Courses in the social sciences, humanities and mathematics are also required for admission to some medical schools.
Premedical advisors work carefully with students throughout their preparation, both individually and in group sessions, to assist in program planning that will best meet the needs of individual interests and requirements. The biology department also has a physician, Dr. Laurence Savett, who assists in premedical advising. In addition, Dr. Savett offers a course entitled, “Seminar in the Humanism of Medicine,” which is open to juniors and seniors. Regular forums and seminars are presented on appropriate topics in research, ethics, admission test preparation, application procedures and interview skills. Each summer the Ruth and Vernon Taylor Foundation endowment provides stipends for approximately eight students to participate in health profession internships following their junior year. Student recipients of this competitive award may arrange to work in a clinic, hospital, or other medical facility under the direct supervision of medical personnel.
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The Cooperative Program in Liberal Arts and Architecture
Under the agreement with Washington University’s School of Architecture in St. Louis, students may complete three years at Macalester before transferring to Washington University for a senior year of accelerated architectural study, leading to a B.A. from Macalester. Three years of graduate study at Washington University then leads to a Master’s in architecture.
For further information on course work required, see the art department section of this catalog.
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The Cooperative Program in Liberal Arts and Engineering
An arrangement between Macalester and both the University of Minnesota and Washington University in St. Louis makes it possible for a student to earn a B.A. degree from Macalester and a B.S. degree in engineering or applied science from either university in five years — the first three to be spent at Macalester and the latter two in the respective engineering program. There is considerable flexibility in the program, but students should expect to take calculus through differential equations, computer programming, chemistry and physics at Macalester, as well as five or more courses in the areas of social science and humanities. Students are to complete 96 semester hours as well as all other graduation requirements.
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Teaching Licensure.
The Teaching & Learning track, also referred to as the Teacher Education Bridge, is designed to support students interested in entering the teaching profession. Students may begin their teacher education at Macalester and then complete their preparation at a cooperating "bridge" institution immediately after graduation. Areas of teaching supported include a broad spectrum of licenses serving public school students: Elementary (K–8); Secondary (5–12) in Social Studies, Mathematics, Communication Arts & Literature, and Science; and (K–12) in World Languages, Fine Arts, ESL, and Special Education.
Although education credit distributions vary according to level of licensure and from campus to campus, upon completion of the Teaching & Learning track, students will have fulfilled approximately half of the education credits required for teacher licensing in the state of Minnesota.
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