School of Continuing Studies: Special Programs
2008-2009 Academic Year
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
The School of Continuing Studies offers special seminars and workshops at the
Elmwood campus and at other locations during the regular academic year. These
short courses do not carry academic credit. For more information, call 862-8000 x
8651.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
The School of Continuing Studies offers a concurrent enrollment program for
outstanding high-school students. To qualify, students must have a minimum
grade-point average of 3.200, and an SAT score of at least 1200, an ACT
composite of at least 25, or a PSAT score of 120 (2 parts) or 180 (3 parts).
Concurrent enrollment students may enroll in either or both semesters of the
regular academic year or the summer sessions.
The concurrent enrollment program offers qualified high-school students the
opportunity to get an early start on their college education. Students take regular
college coursework and earn credits and grades that become a part of their
permanent college record. Concurrent enrollment students may apply for
admission to Tulane upon graduation from high school, or they may transfer their
Tulane credits to another institution, depending on the regulations in effect at that
institution.
The School of Continuing Studies tuition rates apply to all courses.
PRE-LAW
There is no standard pre-law curriculum that must be followed for admission to
law school. A well-rounded, general liberal arts education is the best preparation
for the study of law. The Tulane Law School recommends the completion of
courses in history, political science, philosophy, economics, and accounting. All
law schools stress the importance of developing skills in communication, both
spoken and written, in critical analysis, and in rational thinking. Students may
explore their interest in legal studies by taking PRLW 101: Law in American
Society, PRLW 340 Business Law, PRLW345 Commercial Law, or PRLW 334
Real Estate Law and other courses listed under the heading "Pre-Law" in the
course description section of this catalog, but these courses in no way constitute a
pre-law curriculum. Students interested in law school may consult with the
university's pre-law adviser, housed in the pre-professional advising office, or
with the School of Continuing Studies' paralegal studies director.