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(3,1) -1- 8694 ViewbookCover.indd 7/19/12 3:37 PM go.cmich.edu (1,1) -2- 8694 ViewbookCover.indd 7/19/12 3:37 PM Sapientia. Virtus. Amicitia. (Wisdom. Virtue. Friendship.) Central Michigan University is one of two Michigan universities that retains Latin in its motto and is the only one whose motto includes the ideas of virtue and friendship. Central helps you gain wisdom through nationally ranked programs, professors who put students fi rst, excellent undergraduate research opportunities and world-class facilities. The Central experience is grounded by virtue in the hundreds of individuals, programs and resources supporting each student. This means that we’re here for you … and in turn, we know you’ll be there for others. And during your time at Central, you’ll make connections – friendships – that will enrich your future and last a lifetime. Central delivers a dynamic experience driven by wisdom, virtue and friendship. It’s how you’ll maximize your potential and pursue your future. Discover Central. Discover You. Inside 4 Academic programs Look into your major in business, education, health programs, broadcasting and more 10 Advanced learning See how you’ll grow through CMU’s nationally recognized honors and leadership programs 12 Volunteer Discover ways you can make a difference in your community and world 13 Study abroad Explore options that can change your life and career future 14 Living at CMU Visit our spacious residence halls, where you’ll eat, study and relax 16 Experience campus life Learn about concerts, sports, workout facilities and more 18 Look around CMU Take in the sites of Central 20 Service. Satisfaction. Success. Consider the resources available to help you succeed throughout your years at Central and after graduation 22 Enjoy Mount Pleasant Discover CMU’s pleasant college-town atmosphere 24 Paying for college Find information about tuition and financial aid 26 Visit CMU Apply to CMU, schedule your visit, scan the campus map Insert Application List of majors, programs and scholarship opportunities 3 Academicprograms As a student at Central Choose from high- Michigan University, demand degrees – you will engage in a including several that are learning environment nationally recognized that supports your – at CMU, one of the success inside and nation’s 100 largest beyond the classroom. public universities and the fourth largest in You’ll have opportunities Michigan. to closely interact with faculty experts who You’re sure to find several blend theory with programs matching hands-on experience. your interests. Here are some highlights of our signature programs. 4 Business The College of Business Administration offers all students the opportunity to enrich both their future careers and the economic environment of Michigan through the New Venture Competition. Student teams can create a business idea for a product, service or technology startup for a chance to win up to $30,000 to jump-start the business. Engineering CMU placed second at a recent Winter Baja competition, which tested student-designed and built off-road vehicles in extreme conditions. Physical therapy CMU physical therapy graduates continually perform above the national and state averages on the physical therapy licensure examination. Physician assistant CMU’s physician assistant classes regularly rank among the highest scores in the nation on the standardized Physician Assistant Clinical Knowledge Rating Assessment Tool Exam, including scoring second in the country in 2011. In the past five years, most PA program graduates had a 100 percent pass rate on the national certifying exam the first time they took the test. Broadcast and cinematic arts The Michigan Association of Broadcasters named CMU’s student-run television station – MHTV – College Station of the Year 11 years in a row, and broadcast students regularly win national awards for their work. 5 Academicprograms Journalism CMU’s journalism program is the only one of its kind in Michigan with majors in online journalism and photojournalism and concentrations in news editorial, advertising, public relations and photojournalism. Grand Central Magazine – CMU’s student-run online magazine – won an EPPY award for Best University Journalism Website, and over the past three decades staff members of the student newspaper – CM Life – have graduated with a 100 percent career placement rate. Sociology studies; the youth studies and social work option was the first of its kind in the nation The CMU sociology and now is one of only major’s social and six such programs in criminal justice the United States. The concentration is the social work program is only one in Michigan an accredited four- to have a community- year degree that will based justice orientation. guide you toward a Sociology also offers professional license in both a minor and a major Michigan. concentration in youth 6 Neuroscience and psychology You’ll have opportunities to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge research in psychology and Teacher education neuroscience – learning As a future teacher, you will about topics such as learn by applying skills to forensic interviewing, real life. With opportunities occupational health and to student teach in Australia, neurodegenerative diseases Ghana, England and the Do- – working with renowned minican Republic, you will be researchers, like professors able to immediately see the Terry Beehr, Gary Dunbar, difference you can make. Justin Oh-Lee and Debra Poole. CMU’s doctoral Four CMU professors – programs in psychology including teacher education and neuroscience also are professor Norma Bailey – nationally recognized. have been named Michigan Professor of the Year by the Music Carnegie Foundation, tied for CMU’s School of Music the most of any university in programs and facilities are the state. among the finest in the The environmentally Midwest. Student ensembles friendly Education and also perform in a variety of Human Services Building settings, including with the received the Grand Prize for Midland Symphony Orchestra Outstanding Architecture and Windsor Symphony and Design in Education Orchestra as well as in Italy from College Planning and and the Czech Republic, Management magazine. Carnegie Hall, and Detroit International Jazz Festival. A brand new education building full of the latest technology will open in 2009 7 Academicprograms Apparel merchandising and design Tailor your future as a fashion designer at CMU – the only Michigan university to have a body scanner. This technology will help as you design concepts for university partners such as Brooks Brothers and Reebok or prepare your own line for our annual student-run Threads fashion show. CMU helped design new National Hockey League and National Football League uniforms using our high-tech equipment, including a thermal camera. 8 Biology Interior design Develop your research Enhance your interior design skills in biology and other skills across the United States areas working at the CMU and abroad through CMU’s Biological Research Station on interior design program, Beaver Island. CMU is the only certified by the Council for university in Michigan and Interior Design Accreditation one of two in the Midwest and the National Association to operate an island research of Schools of Art and Design. station. CMU also offers the nation’s only bachelor’s Environmental degree concentration in science microscopy. Prepare for a career as an environmental scientist solving critical problems such as pollution and global warming. Through this program, you will have opportunities Art and design for diverse fieldwork For three consecutive years, experiences at the geographic CMU art and design students center of the Great Lakes basin received Best of Show located near CMU. honors at the Michigan ADDY Awards, and CMU’s Meteorology Barstow Artist-in-Residence CMU offers the only Program is the only one in meteorology major in Michigan that brings an Michigan. The program established artist to live meets or exceeds American within a university residence Meteorological Society for a semester and teach two and National Weather Service courses while working on an guidelines. exhibition that reflects his/her time at CMU. 9 Advanced learning Position yourself for personal growth and professional advancement through CMU’s honors and leadership programs. In these nationally recognized programs, you’ll experience a higher level of learning alongside other students who share your drive. Challenging and specialized courses, programs, and activities will help you develop critical skills such as communication, team building, ethical decision making, conflict resolution and civic responsibility. 10 Honors Program Live with, study beside and collaborate with some of the Midwest’s most talented and ambitious students and faculty members. The CMU Honors Program is one of the oldest in Michigan. You’ll benefit from the Honors Program’s customized four-year advising plans, classes capped at 20 students, and close relationships with faculty and fellow honors students. Opportunities also are available to conduct significant undergraduate research with CMU’s best professors and present your research at national and international conferences. Leadership As an incoming freshman, you Develop your abilities and may be eligible to compete flourish as a leader at CMU. for the distinguished Centralis scholarships as well as to Jump right in your first week receive other honors-related on campus and join nearly awards recognizing your half of all CMU freshmen outstanding