Programs & Checksheets

NOTE: All of the majors listed above can also be used as a minor.  The minors that are also majors are not listed on the minors page.  Please see the major page for more information.

Most majors in the College of Arts and Sciences can also be minors.  A list of majors (and their minors) can be found on the Majors tab.

Preparation for Medicine [M.D. or D.O. Degree] - Our students in pre-medicine not only take the classes required for admission to medical school, but also choose a major in a specific subject matter area. So, you can major in art and still go to medical school as long as you have 1) successfully completed the courses required for admission to medical school, 2) a strong GPA in science as well as overall GPA and 3) demonstrated a dedicated interest in health care delivery.

Preparation for Mortuary Science -  “Pre-Mortuary Science” is a term used to describe students who either plan to enter a Mortuary Science school after graduating from college or after completing a minimum of 60 hours required for entrance. When a student is “Pre-Mortuary Science”, they are not only taking the classes required for admission to study Mortuary Science, but they also have a major in a specific subject matter area.

Preparation for Occupational Therapy - Occupational therapy is an exciting health profession. Occupational therapists help people who have physical and/or psychological challenges maximize their ability to perform daily living, work and leisure occupations.  When a student is "pre-occupational therapy", he or she is not only taking the classes required for admission to occupational therapy school, but also has a major in a specific subject matter area. A student can choose any major and still go to occupational therapy school so long as he or she has 1) successfully completed the courses required for admission to occupational therapy school, 2) has a strong overall college GPA, and 3) has demonstrated a dedicated interest in health care delivery.

Preparation for Optometry -  BGSU offers the pre-optometry courses needed by students wishing to pursue a career as an optometrist.  A student can choose any major and still go to optometry school as long as he or she has 1) successfully completed the courses required for admission to optometry school, 2) has both a strong science and overall college GPA, and 3) has demonstrated a dedicated interest in optometry medicine.

Preparation for Osteopathy - Dependent upon individual backgrounds and interests there are numerous ways students can prepare for osteopathic medical school through BGSU’s pre-osteopathic medicine program. Students are expected to have a bachelor’s degree before entering osteopathic medical school.

Preparation for Pharmacy - Students also have the opportunity to enroll in several years of pre-pharmacy courses in preparation to transfer. Nationally, schools and colleges of pharmacy offer six-year programs leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Preparation for Physician Assistant -  Physician Assistants (PAs) are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine under physician supervision. PAs are employed by doctor’s offices, clinics, hospitals, and other health care agencies.  As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, assist in surgical procedures, counsel on preventive health care issues, and write prescriptions.  

Preparation for Veterinary Medicine - BGSU offers courses for students interested in a pre-veterinary medicine program. Many alumni are practicing veterinary medicine in Ohio. Nearly all of our alumni who entered veterinary medicine school immediately after graduation earned D.V.M. degrees at The Ohio State University.

Preparation for Dentistry - Depending upon backgrounds and interests there are numerous ways students can prepare for dental school through BGSU’s pre-dentistry program. Dentistry schools often expect students to have a bachelor’s degree before entering, although a few well-prepared students may be admitted after three years of undergraduate work.