Lake Forest College Catalog

Accounting
Engineering
International Studies
Law
DePaul University School of Nursing
Rush University College of Nursing
Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy
Rosalind Franklin University Doctor of Physical Therapy
Rosalind Franklin University Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Rosalind Franklin University Physician Assistant Program
Rosalind Franklin University Biomedical Sciences Program
Rosalind Franklin University Clinical Counseling Program
Rosalind Franklin University Doctor of Allopathic Medicine
Midwestern University Doctor of Optometry
Midwestern University Doctor of Dental Medicine

Accounting

Mason School of Business’s Master of Accounting Program

Lake Forest College students studying accounting have the opportunity to take a fast track into the College of William and Mary’s Mason School of Business. In addition to discounted summer programs after junior and senior year, the application fee has been waived and our students are eligible for special scholarships.

The Mason School of Business at the College of William and Mary seeks to recruit and admit candidates to their Master of Accounting (MAcc) program who exhibit high achievement in academics and a strong desire to develop as ethical business leaders. Ideal candidates demonstrate potential to succeed in professional services careers and show a strong work ethic, drive, maturity, integrity and self-awareness.

In a unique partnership, Lake Forest invites its exceptional students to apply for admission (application fee waived) to Mason’s one-year MAcc program without providing GMAT scores if they have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. In addition to those admission benefits, the College of William and Mary offers three students $10,000 scholarships plus the opportunity to receive additional financial aid.

If a Lake Forest student is accepted into the program, then s/he may choose to participate in the MAcc summer intensive classes (the MAcc “boot camp”) as a way to fulfill MAcc prerequisites, either during the summer after her/his junior year or during the summer after her/his senior year. These boot camp classes carry costs additional to the tuition and fees associated with the MAcc program. Specifically, the MAcc program requires seven prerequisite classes, six of which are offered as 3-credit hour classes during their summer boot camp (all but Statistics, which students must take as part of their undergraduate curriculum. It is agreed that all seven of these courses can be satisfied with specific Lake Forest College classes if the student receives a B-or better in that class:

BUSN 130 Applied Statistics satisfies Statistics
BUSN 230 Introduction to Accounting satisfies Principles of Accounting
BUSN 330 Managerial Accounting satisfies Intermediate Cost Accounting
BUSN 331 Intermediate Accounting satisfies Intermediate Financial Accounting I
BUSN 332 Auditing satisfies Audit & Internal controls
BUSN 335 Intermediate Accounting II satisfies Intermediate Financial Accounting II
BUSN 430 Federal Tax Accounting satisfies Introduction to US Federal Income Tax

While BUSN 333: Cost Accounting is not a prerequisite to attend William and Mary, students are highly recommended to take that course as well. Students are required to complete any remaining prerequisites during the Mason’s summer boot camp program immediately prior to starting the program.

Engineering

McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University

Lake Forest cooperates with the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, in a program designed for students who plan to become professional engineers but who also desire a rigorous liberal arts education. With an enhanced background in the social sciences and humanities, the prospective engineer is better prepared to assume the responsibilities of leadership in contemporary society.

The program requires each participating student to complete at least 24 course credits (at least 20 taken at Lake Forest College) before going on to the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Washington University for the final years of study. Admission to the program is at the discretion of Washington University.

Students finishing this program will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lake Forest and a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Washington University. The Lake Forest College degree will be a B.A. with no major specified, unless all requirements for the major (including the senior studies requirement) have been met.

There are two possible engineering programs: a 3-2 program, which typically requires three years at Lake Forest followed by two years at Washington University and results in B.A. and B.S. degrees; or a 3-3 program, which entails an extra year at Washington University, but culminates in a B.A., B.S., plus a Master’s of Science degree in engineering.

The exact selection, combination, and sequence of courses to be taken at Lake Forest College, both in the natural sciences and in the social sciences and humanities, depends on the type of engineering to be pursued at Washington University. While at the College the student must register as a major in mathematics, computer science, or one of the natural sciences. The chairperson of the major department must certify that the student has completed at least three-fourths of the major requirements at the College.

A GPA of 3.25/4.0 or better, both overall and in science and mathematics courses is required for admission to the Dual Degree Program. Applicants with lower GPAs are considered on a case-by-case basis. For further details regarding requirements, options, and course work at Washington University, students should consult with the program advisor at Lake Forest College. Early consultation with the program advisor is vital in order to formulate and undertake the most appropriate course schedule.

The required core of courses includes the following:

Math 110, 111, 210, and 214 (Calculus I & II, Multivariable Calculus, and Differential Equations); Chemistry 115 (Chemistry I); Physics 120, 121 (General Physics I & II); and Computer Science 112 (Computer Science I).
The Biomedical Engineering program requires Chemistry 116 (Chemistry II), Biology 120 (Organismal Biology), and Biology 221 (Cellular and Molecular Biology) in addition to the core courses listed above.
The Chemical Engineering program requires Chemistry 116 (Chemistry II), Chemistry 220 (Organic Chemistry I), and Biology 120 (Organismal Biology), and Biology 221 (Cellular and Molecular Biology) in addition to the core courses.
The Computer Science program requires Computer Science 212 (Computer Science II) in addition to the core courses.
The remaining courses are to be selected from the sciences, humanities, and social sciences at the discretion of the student and the advisor. The FFC requirements must also be completed.

International Relations

Middlebury Institute of International Policy and Management

Lake Forest College and the Middlebury Institute of International Policy and Management at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey are committed to educating and empowering the next generation of public policy professionals who will address critical global issues of the 21st Century.

1. If admitted to the Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies program at the Institute, Lake Forest College students will be awarded a minimum scholarship of $10,000 per academic year. Exceptional candidates may receive additional scholarship funds.

2. Students admitted to the Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies program with accelerated status need complete only 48 credits to earn their Master’s degree, instead of the 60 credits normally required. It is preferred that applicants have relevant professional, internship volunteer, or study abroad experience. Applicants are also required to have the endorsement of the relevant Lake Forest College Department Chair.

Law

Maurice A. Deane School of Law - Hofstra University

The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University (Hofstra) and Lake Forest College have established an accelerated admissions program that allows eligible students to complete a Lake Forest College bachelor’s degree and a Hofstra law degree in a shorter time period than usual. This arrangement permits a limited number of exceptionally well-qualified students to enter the law school after completing their junior year of undergraduate study at Lake Forest College. Students participating in this accelerated admission program receive a bachelor’s degree from Lake Forest College following successful completion of the first year of law school and the law degree (J.D.) from Hofstra after successful completion of the required law school curriculum.

Juniors at Lake Forest College applying for admission to this accelerated admission program must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Hofstra evaluates carefully the quality of the student’s academic record, faculty recommendations, and the applicant’s LSAT score. Successful applicants for accelerated admission usually have an undergraduate cumulative grade point average and LSAT score at or above the median of college graduates accepted into the regular J.D. program. Those medians have been a 3.21 GPA and a 156 LSAT, however applicants should review current Hofstra data related thereto.

When an applicant’s GPA/LSAT profile is at an acceptable level, other qualifications are considered, including extracurricular activities, involvement in cultural or civic affairs, and work experience. Hofstra welcomes applications to this accelerated admission program from qualified students belonging to groups under-represented in the legal profession.

Before entering Hofstra (in other words, by the end of the junior year), accelerated-admission students must complete all requirements of their academic major and earn at least 24 Lake Forest College course credits (96 Hofstra semester credit hours) toward the bachelor’s degree. Upon successful completion of two full semesters of law school, a maximum of 32 semester credit hours (8 more Lake Forest College credits) will be applied as elective credit toward the undergraduate degree.

Students applying for accelerated admission should complete the application process by April 15 of their junior year. Students should contact their pre-law advisor early in the fall semester of sophomore year to discuss the admissions process. At the time of application, students should have completed at least 16 course credits (64 semester credit hours) toward the bachelor’s degree.

IIT Chicago - Kent College of Law

Chicago-Kent College of Law and Lake Forest College have established an accelerated admissions program that allows eligible students to complete a Lake Forest bachelor’s degree and a Chicago-Kent law degree in a total of six years, rather than the usual seven.

Under this arrangement, the Chicago-Kent College of Law permits a limited number of exceptionally well-qualified students to enter the Chicago-Kent College of Law after completing their junior year of undergraduate study at Lake Forest College. Students participating in this accelerated degree program receive the bachelor’s degree from Lake Forest College following successful completion of the first year of law school and the law degree (J.D.) from Chicago-Kent College of Law after successful completion of the required law school curriculum.

Before entering the Chicago-Kent College of Law (in other words, by the end of the junior year), accelerated degree students must complete all requirements of their academic major and earn at least 24 courses toward the bachelor’s degree. Upon successful completion of two full semesters of law school, 8 Lake Forest credits will be applied from Chicago-Kent as elective credit toward the undergraduate degree.

Students should contact their pre-law advisor early in the fall semester of junior year to discuss the admissions process. At the time of application, students should have completed at least 16 courses toward the bachelor’s degree.

Juniors at Lake Forest College applying for admission to this accelerated degree program must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). The Chicago-Kent College of Law evaluates carefully the quality of the student’s academic record, faculty recommendations, and the applicant’s LSAT score. Chicago-Kent College of Law welcomes applications to this accelerated degree program from qualified students belonging to groups under-represented in the legal profession. Accelerated degree students are guaranteed admission to Chicago-Kent College of Law provided they meet the following criteria:

take the LSAT exam by February of their junior year;
maintain an undergraduate GPA of 3.25 and obtain an LSAT score that it equivalent to or higher than the median score for the ChicagoKent entering class OR obtain an LSAT score of at least 154 and maintain an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.60;
complete a law school application by April 15 of the third undergraduate year;
fulfill the undergraduate requirements specified by Lake Forest College and complete the required undergraduate courses;
maintain a record that the law school director of admissions determines to be consistent with the character and fitness requirements of the bar examining authorities.

Students who participate in the program but who do not meet the academic standards for guaranteed admission are invited to apply through the regular competitive application process for admission to Chicago-Kent College of Law after three years of undergraduate study. In addition to GPA and LSAT profiles, other qualifications are considered, including extracurricular activities, involvement in cultural or civic affairs, and work experience.

University of Illinois Chicago School of Law

UIC Law permits a limited number of well-qualified students to apply and be accepted to UIC Law after completing their junior year of undergraduate study at Lake Forest College.

Students participating in this accelerated admission program receive the bachelor’s degree from Lake Forest College following successful completion of the first year of law school and the law degree (J.D.) from UIC Law after successful completion of the required law school curriculum. Accelerated admission to The John Marshall Law School permits completion of the requirements for both degrees in a shorter period of time than is usual.

Juniors at Lake Forest College applying for admission to this accelerated admission program must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Applicants under this program will be evaluated for admission as part of a competitive, holistic process, which carefully evaluates the quality of the applicant’s academic record, letters of recommendation, personal statement, writing sample, work experience, student activities, character and fitness, and LSAT or GRE score. Successful applicants for accelerated admission usually have an LSAT score at or above the median of the last UIC Law fall matriculating class and must have an undergraduate cumulative GPA at least equal to 3.40.

Before entering UIC Law (in other words, by the end of the junior year), accelerated-admission students must complete all requirements of their academic major, the Forester Fundamental Curriculum, and earn at least 24.5 Lake Forest College course credits (98 UIC Law semester hours) toward the bachelor’s degree. Upon successful completion of two full semesters of law school, a maximum of 30 more UIC Law semester hours (7.5 more Lake Forest College credits) will be applied as elective credit toward the undergraduate degree, making 32 Lake Forest College credits, total, i.e., the number needed to complete the BA.

Students applying for accelerated admission should complete the application process by early January of their junior year (for August admission) or mid-October (for January admission). Students should contact their pre-law advisor early in the fall semester of junior year to discuss the admissions process. At the time of application, students should have completed at least 16.5 course credits toward the bachelor’s degree.

Loyola University School of Law

Loyola University (Chicago) School of Law and Lake Forest College have established an accelerated admissions program that allows eligible students to complete a Lake Forest bachelor’s degree and a Loyola law degree in a total of six years, rather than the usual seven.

Under this arrangement, the Loyola University (Chicago) School of Law permits a limited number of exceptionally well-qualified students to enter after completing their junior year of undergraduate study at Lake Forest College. Students participating in this accelerated admission program receive the bachelor’s degree from Lake Forest College following successful completion of the first year of law school and the law degree (J.D.) from Loyola (Chicago) after successful completion of the required law school curriculum.

Before entering the Loyola College of Law (in other words, by the end of the junior year), accelerated-admission students must complete all requirements of their academic major and earn at least 24 course credits toward the bachelor’s degree. Upon successful completion of two full semesters of law school, a maximum of 32 Loyola course credits (8 Lake Forest Credits) will be applied as elective credit toward the undergraduate degree.

Students applying for accelerated admission should complete the application process by early January of their junior year. It is preferable for applicants to have taken the LSAT by October of their junior year. Students should contact their pre-law advisor as early as possible in their academic career to discuss the admissions process. At the time of application, students should have completed at least 16 course credits toward the bachelor’s degree.

Juniors at Lake Forest College applying for admission to this accelerated program must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Successful applicants for accelerated admission will be expected to have an undergraduate cumulative grade point average and LSAT score at or above the median of college graduates accepted into the regular J.D. program. When an applicant’s GPA/LSAT profile is at an acceptable level, other qualifications are considered, including extracurricular activities, involvement in cultural or civic affairs, and work experience. Loyola welcomes applications from qualified students belonging to groups under-represented in the legal profession.

Vermont Law School

Vermont Law School and Lake Forest College have established an accelerated admissions program that allows eligible students to complete a Lake Forest bachelor’s degree and a Vermont law degree in a total of six years, rather than the usual seven.

Under this arrangement, Vermont Law School permits a limited number of exceptionally well-qualified students to enter the Vermont Law School after completing their junior year of undergraduate study at Lake Forest College. Students participating in this accelerated admission program receive the bachelor’s degree from Lake Forest College following successful completion of the first year of law school and the law degree (J.D.) from Vermont Law School after successful completion of the required law school curriculum.

Before entering Vermont Law School (in other words, by the end of the junior year), accelerated-admission students must complete all requirements of their academic major and earn at least 24 course credits toward the bachelor’s degree. Upon successful completion of two full semesters of law school, a maximum of 32 Vermont course credits (8 Lake Forest credits) will be applied as elective credit toward the undergraduate degree.

Students applying for accelerated admission should complete the application process by February 15 of their junior year. It is preferable for applicants to have taken the LSAT by October of their junior year. Students should contact their pre-law advisor early in the fall semester of sophomore year to discuss the admissions process. At the time of application, students should have completed at least 16 course credits toward the bachelor’s degree.

Juniors at Lake Forest College applying for admission to this accelerated admission program must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Vermont Law School evaluates carefully the quality of the student’s academic record, faculty recommendations, and the applicant’s LSAT score. Successful applicants for accelerated admission usually have an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher and LSAT score of 159 or higher. When an applicant’s GPA/LSAT profile is at an acceptable level, other qualifications are considered, including extracurricular activities, involvement in cultural or civic affairs, and work experience. Some preference may be given to Lake Forest College majors in Environmental Studies. Vermont Law School welcomes applications to this accelerated admission program from qualified students belonging to groups under-represented in the legal profession.

The applicant’s file, from his/her tenure at Lake Forest College and any other academic institution from which credits were earned and/or applied toward the Lake Forest degree, must contain no evidence of character or fitness concerns that would generally disqualify the applicant from admission into Vermont Law School.

Pre-Health Dual Degree Programs and Affiliations

Doctor of Allopathic Medicine 3-4 Dual Degree Program at Rosalind Franklin University

Lake Forest College students may enter this dual degree program, which leads to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Biology, or Neuroscience from Lake Forest College and a Doctor of Allopathic Medicine (MD) from Rosalind Franklin University. Students spend three years at Lake Forest College, complete the required prerequisite courses, and obtain their biology or Neuroscience degree at Lake Forest College after completing the first of four years at RFU College of Allopathic Medicine.