Confused about Application? (major)

Colleges and Universities A-Z James Madison University
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<p>Hi all, I'm applying pre-vet or specifically the Veterinary Internal Medicine Residency Program, which they have listed as an undergrad major, but I can't figure out what to put on my application, as this is not one of the options. They do have a secondary option for pre-vet, but no "Veterinary Internal Medicine" or "Veterinary Infectious Diseases". If you could please help, I would be so so grateful! Thank you!!</p>

<p>These are the options for "majors" in the application:</p>

<p>Advertising: Art, Communication Studies, English, Marketing, Media Arts and Design, Technical and Scientific Communication </p>

<p>Archaeology: Anthropology, Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, History, Modern Foreign Languages, Sociology </p>

<p>Business: Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Quantitative Finance </p>

<p>Consulting: Accounting, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, History, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Integrated Science and Technology, Computer Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing, Philosophy and Religion, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Quantitative Finance </p>

<p>Criminal Justice: Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology </p>

<p>Design: Art, Art History, Computer Science, Geography, Marketing, Mathematics, Media Arts and Design, Scientific and Technical Communication, Theatre and Dance, For Web Design see "Web-Related" </p>

<p>Engineering: Physics (3-2 Engineering program, with a B.S. in physics from JMU and a Master of Engineering from University of Virginia) </p>

<p>Environmental: Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Geology, Integrated Science and Technology, Physics </p>

<p>Forensics: Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology </p>

<p>Government: Accounting, Anthropology, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Health Sciences, History, International Affairs, International Business, Management, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Philosophy and Religion, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology </p>

<p>Health and Human Services: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Dietetics, Health Sciences (Athletic Training, Health Assessment and Promotion, Health Services Administration, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Public Health Education), Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work </p>

<p>Human Resources: Business and Marketing Education, Communication Studies, English, Finance, History, Management, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Quantitative Finance, Sociology </p>

<p>International Relations: Anthropology, Art History, Hospitality and Tourism Management, International Affairs, International Business, Modern Foreign Languages, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology </p>

<p>Journalism: Communication Studies, English, Media Arts and Design, Political Science, Technical and Scientific Communication </p>

<p>Public Relations/Affairs: Communication Studies, English, Hospitality and Tourism Management, International Affairs, International Business, Marketing, Media Arts and Design, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration </p>

<p>Sports and Recreation: Health Science, Kinesiology, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Management, Marketing, Psychology, Recreation, Theatre and Dance </p>

<p>TV, Radio, Film: Art, Art History, Communication Studies, English, Media Arts and Design, Theatre and Dance </p>

<p>Web-Related: Art, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Media Arts and Design, Technical and Scientific Communication </p>

<p>Writing (Creative/Technical): Art, Communication Studies, English, Media Arts and Design, Technical and Scientific Communication</p>

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<ol>
<li>Is the PreVet program at JMU the same as a Major, Minor, Concentration, Track or Core?</li>
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<p>No. Like other pre-professional programs at JMU, the PreVet program is a preparation program, which is not the same as a Major, Minor, Concentration, Track or Core. The PreVet preparation program at JMU is simply a list of courses offered at JMU that serve as pre-requisites for entry into most, but not necessarily all, of the American veterinary schools. Students who declare their interest to be a PreVet student at JMU (which is the same thing as entering the Prevet Program) are recommended to take these courses. They are additionally invited to advising sessions that provide information on how to apply to professional schools, and to prevet club activities that promote interactions with professional veterinarians. PreVet students are notified by email about upcoming PreVet activities (which are also posted on a bulletin board outside HHS 2153-54, on the Upcoming Events page at this website, and on the PreHealth programs web calendar). They also have access to a PreVet advisor/coordinator (Dr. Chris Rose) for help with course choices, career advice, application procedures and organizing club activities. </p>

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<li>When and how does a student declare their interest in the PreVet program at JMU?</li>
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<p>A student can declare his/her interest in becoming a PreVet student on his/her application to become a JMU student. Alternatively, once enrolled at JMU, a student can declare his/her interest by submitting a Change or Declaration of Major Form to the department office of their Major, or to the Office of the Registrar. The student must list PreVet Preparation on the right side of the form, in the box entitled Minor/Preparation, and have the PreVet advisor (Dr. Chris Rose) sign the form before submitting it. </p>

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<li>Are there specific admission requirements to become a PreVet student at JMU?</li>
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<p>No. </p>

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<li>Is there a “preferred Major” that a PreVet student should select in order to maximize his/her chances of getting into veterinary school?</li>
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<p>No. The choice of undergraduate major is not critical as long as it provides a solid scientific basis and all school-specific pre-requisites are met. Many schools used to require lots of animal science classes but most of those requirements have been dropped. Veterinary schools now base their admissions on students’ overall academic standing (GPA), as well as their grades in prerequisite courses and the GRE, their record of hands-on experience in veterinary work, letters of recommendation, and performance in an interview. The number one predictor of success in veterinary school (as in many professional schools) is the science GPA. Though PreVet students at JMU are encouraged to major in the subject of their choice, most pick Biology as the course requirements for a Biology Major include almost all the courses recommended in the PreVet program. If a student picks a Major outside of science, he or she might expect completing the Major and the recommended courses to take more than four years.</p>

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<p>Hope that helps</p>