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SPECIAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION<br />
Overall, the <strong>advising</strong> program is beneficial because it provides<br />
the following:<br />
• Mentoring<br />
• Assistance with internship experience<br />
• Assistance with professional speaking, test taking, and<br />
writing skills<br />
• Building a portfolio<br />
• Interviewing skills<br />
• Tutoring<br />
• Admission test assessment and review<br />
• Guidance through the application process<br />
• A recommendation letter from the Premedical Professions<br />
Advisory Committee<br />
Committee Members<br />
Eric Mahan, Chair, Premedical Professions Advisory Committee;<br />
Associate Professor of Chemisty (Medicine);<br />
mahan@hartford.edu<br />
Joanna Borucinska, Associate Professor of Biology (Veterinary<br />
Medicine), borucinska@hartford.edu<br />
Caryn Christensen, Associate Professor of Psychology<br />
Guy C. Colarulli, Senior Associate Provost and Dean of Enrollment<br />
Management (ex officio)<br />
Douglas Dix, Professor of Biology and Medical Technology<br />
Jane Horvath, Associate Professor of Economics<br />
John Leard, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy<br />
Yingcui Li, Assistant Professor of Biology<br />
James McDonald, Associate Professor of Physics<br />
Michael Nowak, Associate Professor of Engineering<br />
Claudia Oakes, Associate Professor of Health Sciences<br />
(Optometry, Chiropractic, Medicine),<br />
oakes@hartford.edu<br />
James Shattuck, Associate Professor of Chemistry (Dentistry),<br />
shattuck@hartford.edu<br />
Adam Silver, Assistant Professor of Biology<br />
It is important to select a major that is of interest and enhances<br />
the chances of success while providing satisfactory career alternatives.<br />
The basic requirements and the overall goals may be satisfied<br />
within a number of different B.A. and B.S. degree programs at the<br />
University. For additional information about some majors that may<br />
be used in conjunction with premedical professions programs, see the<br />
College of Arts and Sciences (A&S); College of Education, Nursing<br />
and Health Professions (ENHP); and College of Engineering,<br />
Technology, and Architecture sections of this handbook.<br />
Articulations<br />
There are a number of programs available through the University<br />
that allow students to complete a B.S. degree and a professional<br />
degree in seven years (three years at the University of Hartford<br />
and four years at specific professional schools). These programs<br />
include the New England College of Optometry, New York<br />
Chiropractic College, New York College of Podiatric Medicine,<br />
Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy, the<br />
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and<br />
the University of St. Joseph’s School of Pharmacy. Information<br />
about these options may be found in the A&S and ENHP sections<br />
of this handbook. The University also has articulations with Ross<br />
University School of Medicine, located on the island of Dominica,<br />
and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, located on the<br />
island of St. Kitts. Under these agreements, University of Hartford<br />
students who have fulfilled the necessary prerequisites will receive<br />
automatic admission to these programs. Additional information<br />
about these partnerships may be obtained by contacting the chair<br />
of the Premedical Professions Advisory Committee.<br />
Pre-Law Advising Program<br />
The Pre-Law Advising program at the University of Hartford is<br />
designed to assist students considering law school as an option. The<br />
program structure affords students the opportunity to complete<br />
a major of their choice while being part of a learning community<br />
program focused on pursuing a career in the law. A student<br />
organization, the Pre-Law Society, sponsors social and educational<br />
events during the academic year.<br />
Seven pre-law faculty advisors are available to work with<br />
students and their academic advisors to select courses of study<br />
designed to prepare them for the study of law while satisfying degree<br />
requirements for the baccalaureate. The committee also develops<br />
(and periodically reviews) a list of recommended courses for students<br />
interested in attending law school. The list contains courses that are<br />
identified by the committee as ones that develop skills established by<br />
the American Bar Association as important for a pre-law curriculum.<br />
The skills include analytic and problem-solving skills, critical-reading<br />
abilities, writing skills, oral-communication and listening abilities,<br />
general research skills, task-organization and management skills, and<br />
the values of serving others and promoting justice.<br />
Pre-Law Advisory Committee<br />
Jane Horvath, Chair, Pre-Law Advisory Committee;<br />
Associate Professor of Economics<br />
horvath@hartford.edu<br />
Jilda Aliotta, Associate Professor of Politics and Government<br />
aliotta@hartford.edu<br />
Mark Blackwell, Associate Professor of English<br />
blackwell@hartford.edu<br />
Regina Graziani, Program Director, Paralegal Studies<br />
graziani@hartford.edu<br />
Karen Gantt, Assistant Professor of Business Law<br />
gantt@hartford.edu<br />
Monica Hardesty, Professor of Sociology<br />
hardesty@hartford.edu<br />
Ladimer Nagurney, Associate Professor of Electrical and<br />
Computer Engineering<br />
nagurney@hartford.edu<br />
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