Pre-Professional Advising

The Office of Student Academic Affairs also serves as a home for three specialty areas of advising: a) health professions advising, b) pre-law advising, and c) teacher education. Applicants to these professions are assisted in their academic planning, application, interview, and selection processes.

Health Professions Advising

The College has a proud heritage of graduates going on for graduate study in such fields as allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, optometry, podiatry, and physician assistant programs, among others.  Dr. Ken Hess coordinates health professions advising at the College.

Pre-Law Advising

Franklin & Marshall also enjoys a strong reputation among the nations top law schools for graduating students who are exceptionally well prepared for the student of law. In turn, many students are attracted to F&M for the strengths and quality of the liberal arts education it offers students interested in pursing careers in law. Dean Steven O'Day serves as the pre-law adviser and assists students throughout their decision-making and application process.

Teacher Education

Franklin & Marshall offers students the opportunity to secure Pennsylvania Instructional Teacher Certification in areas of secondary education through a cooperative program with nearby Millersville University.  Students pursuing teacher education are encouraged to participate in the Urban Education Semester (UES), an off-campus semester program is offered through Bank Street College of Education in New York City.  It is an interdisciplinary, academic immersion program which introduces students from all academic backgrounds to the complexity of issues facing urban public education.  Dean Amy Moreno serves at the liaison to the program.