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If you’re undecided, request information - one of our admissions counselors will guide you through our programs and help you determine a path to success!
Pre-Journalism
As a journalist, you’ll deliver vital information to the public using multiple channels - but always with clarity and integrity. While pre-journalism is not a major itself, we’ll match you with a degree program and the coursework required to prepare you for a career in journalism.
You'll work with Northern's pre-journalism program faculty advisor to plan a personalized schedule of courses and identify a degree program that fits your area of interest, whether it's reporting, copy editing, design, publishing or marketing and sales.
Pre-Law Program
As a lawyer, you’ll be an advocate for your clients, using the rule of law to see that justice prevails in every case. While pre-law is not a major itself, we’ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into law school.
Honors Law Opportunity Program
Pre-Medicine Program
Being a doctor is more than a job, it’s a calling – and you can’t wait to answer that call, improving health and even saving lives. At Northern, we’ll get you started on the path to your dream career. While pre-medicine itself isn’t a major, we’ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into any medical school.
Pre-Mortuary Science Program
With a career in mortuary science, you’ll guide individuals through the final phase of life with skilled professionalism, honoring the deceased with dignity and respecting the wishes of their family. While pre-mortuary science is not a major itself, we’ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into a school of mortuary science.
Pre-Occupational Therapy Program
As an occupational therapist, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a variety of patients, guiding them to develop skills that will enhance their lives and help them gain independence. While pre-occupational therapy is not a major itself, we’ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into a school of occupational therapy.
Pre-Optometry Program
With a career in optometry, you’ll make a clear difference in people’s lives, ensuring the visual health of your patients. While pre-optometry is not a major itself, we’ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into a school of optometry.
Pre-Pharmacy Program
With a career in pharmacy, you’ll serve as a crucial health care provider, supplying patients with needed prescriptions as well as important medical knowledge. While pre-pharmacy is not a major itself, we’ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into a school of pharmacy.
Pre-Physical Therapy Program
With a career in physical therapy, you’ll help people return to their full physical potential, guiding them to a life of health and wellness. While pre-physical therapy is not a major itself, we’ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into a school of physical therapy.
Pre-Physician’s Assistant Program
As a physician’s assistant, you’ll make a difference in your patients’ lives every single day, guiding them toward health and wellness. While this program isn’t a major, at Northern, we’ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into a physician’s assistant program.