Pre-professional Programs

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS) offers courses which meet requirements of various professional schools. Many professional programs require not only that prerequisite coursework be successfully completed but also that a bachelor's degree be earned. Therefore, it is important to meet with a pre-professional adviser to discuss both professional program requirements and PSU graduation requirements.

Advising appointments can be scheduled by calling the CLAS Advising Center at 503-725-3822 or for quick questions, visit during drop-in advising hours.

Use the links at the left menu to learn more about the pre-professional programs housed in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, including information about academic advising services and student success. Use the links below to access worksheets in PDF format detailing the course requirements for each program. Please note that these programs are not majors.

Pre-Education

Elementary Pre-Teacher Education
Elementary Education Minor
Mathematics for Middle School Teachers Minor                                                                                                  Middle and Secondary Pre-Education--Sciences                                        
Secondary Pre-Teacher Education
Secondary Education Minor
Secondary Education--Social Studies                                                                                                                      Special Pre-Teacher Education
Special Education Minor

Pre-Health Sciences

Pre-Chiropractic Medicine
Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science
Pre-Dentistry  (please also see link at left menu)
Pre-Dental Hygiene
Pre-Medicine  (please also see link at left menu)
Pre-Naturopathic Medicine
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Radiation Therapy
Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Portland State also offers postbaccalaureate pre-medical and postbaccalaureate pre-dental programs.