* Pre-med/Pre-health: These are extremely common and aim to strengthen applications to medical school, dental school, veterinary school, etc.
* Pre-law: Designed to bolster applications to law school.
* Teacher certification: These programs allow individuals with a bachelor's degree in another field to become certified teachers.
* Specific subject matter: Some universities offer post-bac programs in a particular field (e.g., biology, chemistry) to deepen knowledge or gain research experience.
* Liberal arts/general studies: These provide further education in a broader range of subjects.
To find universities offering post-bac programs, you need to:
1. Identify your goal: What do you hope to achieve with a post-bac program? (e.g., get into medical school, become a teacher, etc.)
2. Search online: Use search terms like "post-bac pre-med [state/region]," "post-bac teacher certification [state/region]," or "post-baccalaureate programs [subject] [state/region]."
3. Check university websites directly: Visit the websites of universities that interest you and search for "post-bac," "post-baccalaureate," or "pre-professional programs." Look in the graduate studies or continuing education sections.
4. Use online databases: Websites like Peterson's and US News & World Report may have some listings, though they might not be exhaustive.
In short, instead of providing a list (which would be incomplete and quickly outdated), I've given you the tools to effectively research and find the post-bac program that's right for you. Remember to be specific in your searches to get the most relevant results.