Please note: Contacting the academic or major department directly will be best in trying to get answers to many of these specific questions.
For more suggested questions that are specific to your major, stop by the Transfer and Career Center.
- Does the school provide adequate resources, including equipment, laboratories, studios, or other facilities, to provide practice and experience for students to prepare them professionally in the field?
- Is access to these facilities limited in any way? Hours, groups, individuals, graduate vs. undergraduate, etc.?
- Is there opportunity to have a designated space for a group or individual to work on projects?
- How modern and current is the equipment?
- Are the facilities reserved for only those within the major, or are they shared with other academic programs on the campus?
- What is the application process for this major?
- What are the required pre-major courses?
- What is the schools’ passing rate for certification exams?
- Are preparatory courses offered for graduate school qualifying exams?
- Where are clinical hours completed at? Will the school guarantee a clinical placement site?
- Are there combined bachelor’s/graduate degree programs available at this school?
- Are students required to purchase any supplies other than textbooks?
- Are there opportunities to participate with faculty members in their research programs?
- Are faculty actively engaged in research? Do faculty have professional experience in the field?
- What are the recent accomplishments of the faculty in this major?
- Does the program of study have faculty members or administrative staff who act as the academic advisers for undergraduate students?
- What are the opportunities for independent research?
- Has any student work received national recognition in recent years?
- What are the opportunities for internships in this field?
- Approximately what percentage of the students in the major go on to graduate school vs. employment?
- What employers come to the school to recruit for this major?
- What are the general education course requirements and recommendations for this major? What are the major preparation requirements and recommendations? Which does the school consider to be more important when evaluating applications – general education or major preparation?
- How long has the college offered this major?
- How often are the courses required for graduation offered? Every term?
- Does the program have any independent/professional accreditations?
- Are students encouraged to join professional associations while working toward their degree?
- Are student chapters of health care professional organizations available on campus?