Professional school

Professional school is a type of post-secondary education institution that is designed to prepare students for a specific profession. These schools offer specialized advanced degrees in fields such as law, medicine, business, and education.

Overview

Professional schools are distinct from other post-secondary institutions in that they focus on preparing students for specific careers rather than providing a broad-based education. The curriculum at a professional school is typically more practical and career-oriented, with less emphasis on theoretical knowledge.

Types of Professional Schools

Law Schools

Law schools are professional schools that prepare students to practice law. They typically offer a three-year program that leads to a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Medical Schools

Medical schools are professional schools that train students to become doctors. They typically offer a four-year program that leads to a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.

Business Schools

Business schools are professional schools that prepare students for careers in business. They typically offer a two-year program that leads to a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

Education Schools

Education schools are professional schools that prepare students to become teachers. They typically offer a one to two-year program that leads to a Master of Education (MEd) degree.

Admission

Admission to professional schools is typically competitive and requires a bachelor's degree and a high score on a standardized test such as the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) for law schools, the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) for medical schools, the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) for business schools, and the Praxis test for education schools.

See Also

• Graduate school
• Vocational school
• Continuing education