Newcomb-Tulane College: Core Curriculum and Courses of Study
Academic Year 2008-2009
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Students interested in one of these professions may pursue a baccalaureate degree
in any discipline. In the first three years, however, they should plan a course of
study to meet the basic requirements of the professional school. Students
considering a career in medically related fields should begin consulting the health
professions adviser early in their undergraduate career to discuss available options
in their choice of and preparation for a future profession.
Creative Premedical Scholars Program
Particularly well-motivated and well-qualified sophomores may apply to the
School of Medicine through the Creative Premedical Scholars Program.
Successful candidates complete the full four years of the normal baccalaureate
program but are guaranteed admission to the School of Medicine upon graduation
and enjoy special opportunities for study with its faculty while enrolled as
undergraduates. Students are expected to follow an academically rigorous
program while maintaining a high level of academic performance throughout their
college careers. Only sophomores who complete both the first and second years
at Tulane are eligible. A plan of study must be submitted with the application.
To be considered, students must complete two semesters (with laboratory) for
each of the following: biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and
physics. These courses must be completed at Tulane during the regular academic
first and sophomore years with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.600 or
better. Students with Advanced Placement (AP) credit in biology should discuss
their status with the health professions adviser.
There is no standard prelaw curriculum that must be followed to qualify for
admission into law school. A well-rounded education is the best preparation for
the study of law, because such an education ensures exposure to a wide variety of
ideas and leads to an understanding of the various social, political, economic, and
cultural forces that have shaped laws and the societies they govern. Students
should develop analytical reasoning and communication skills. Proficiency in
writing is essential. Students considering law school are encouraged to begin
consulting with the prelaw adviser early in their undergraduate career.
Prelaw Early Acceptance Program
Particularly well-motivated and well-qualified juniors may apply to the Tulane
University Law School through the Prelaw Acceptance Program. Prelaw
Acceptance Program candidates complete all requirements of the normal
baccalaureate program, but are guaranteed admission to the Law School upon
graduation. Students are expected to follow an academically rigorous program
while maintaining a high level of academic performance throughout their college
careers. Only students who complete all four years of college at Tulane (with the
exception of the Tulane study abroad program) are eligible. (This program should
not be confused with the 3+3 program, in which Tulane students are accepted to
the Law School during the junior year and permitted to enroll at the Law School
during what would otherwise be the student's senior year, receiving the