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ACADEMIC PROSPECTUS Undeclared Major High Point, North Carolina | highpoint.edu A MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST ACADEMIC PROSPECTUS Undeclared Major PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 RESOURCES & FACILITIES COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN Dr. Dennis Carroll earned his bachelor’s High Point University is committed to academic excellence. With small classes, caring degree from High Point University and professors and a myriad of student success stories, we have positioned our university his master’s degree from Wake Forest as a place for learners to thrive. The array of majors is vast and each has been uniquely University. He earned a doctorate in designed to challenge, inspire and transform. curriculum and instruction (English Education) from UNC Greensboro. He Our goal is to feed our students’ appetite for academic achievement and equip them completed a minor for his doctoral work in for further education, the job market or a life of service. Within the classroom rhetoric at UNC-Chapel Hill, where he also environment, students find High Point professors to be engaging mentors, eager taught English as a graduate student and to share their own research and scholarly interests; beyond the classroom students had a grant to train teacher assistants are constantly met with opportunities to learn in a very practical and innovative in English. way. It is High Point University’s signature experiential learning program that differentiates this collegiate experience from others. Here, the world is the lab. Carroll came to HPU in 1988 to serve as Students have opportunities for study abroad, Study America, off-campus practicum PAGE PAGE PAGE the chair of the Education Department and internships, independent study, undergraduate research and collaboration, service and director of Teacher Education. He learning and volunteer partnerships with numerous nonprofit agencies. These outlets 5 6 7 led the efforts for HPU to receive NCATE reinforce what is taught in our classes while providing students with resources for EARL N. PHILLIPS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS NIDO R. QUBEIN SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION SCHOOL OF EDUCATION accreditation in 1992. Carroll was named professional networking and deep, practical knowledge of their fields. dean of the School of Education in 1998, and then was named vice president and With the academic experience in the classroom, the experiential opportunities available and the University’s commitment to holistic, character-based learning, our dean for academic affairs in 2005. students receive an education that is unsurpassed. Carroll is a member of the College Board Southern Region Academic Council, a national consultant for AP English Language and Literature programs, a member of the Board of Trustees of the North Carolina Dr. Dennis Carroll Shakespeare Festival. And chair-elect of the Provost Advisory Board of the Salvation Army of High [email protected] Point. He is a lay member of the Western North Carolina Conference Board of Ordained PAGE PAGE Ministry of the United Methodist Church. 8 9 SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF PHARMACY VISIT: www.highpoint.edu/visitcampus ACADEMIC PROSPECTUS I HIGHPOINT.EDU I 1 APPLY: www.highpoint.edu/apply RESOURCES & FACILITIES ACADEMIC OVERVIEW: Entering college as an undeclared major is not uncommon. With over 44 majors and 43 minors to choose from, High Point University provides courses of study for almost every interest. During the freshman year, students have the opportunity to explore their interests through General Education requirements. RESOURCES: interviews, seeking job opportunities GENERAL EDUCATION: In keeping with Freshman Success Coaches: Students and looking for ways to diversify their High Point University’s historical are assigned a Freshman Success Coach career skills. commitment to the liberal arts, students who serves as their academic advisor Career Services: High Point University’s are required to complete general during their first year. In addition to Career & Internship Services Office offers education requirements. University advising, the coach connects students assistance in all aspects of the career core courses come from the following to appropriate resources — including planning, internship and employment subject areas: tutoring, counseling, Student Life and COURSE OF STUDY: process. The office helps you explore your Career Services. Actuarial Science COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Written Communication Skills interests, identify your strengths and Biochemistry Language Skills Center for Student Success: develop an action plan that will prepare Biology Quantitative Reasoning you for life after graduation. The university recently announced Chemistry Ethical Reasoning that parents of current High Point HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY has a proud history of being committed to a Services offered include: Computer Science First-Year Seminar University students have committed to quality liberal arts education that creates career-centered outcomes. n Individual career counseling, Criminal Justice President’s Seminar/Health and finance the cost of the new Center for including self-assessments English While holding onto that tradition, HPU’s David R. Hayworth College of Wellness Colloquia Student Success in its entirety. The Center and feedback n Literature Arts and Sciences continues to innovate, introducing new teaching Physical Education Course Activity broke ground Fall 2013 and will house n Exploration of HPU majors/minors n Writing techniques and programs in order to produce graduates who are programs focused on student success and Additionally, students choose electives and related career fields History ready to take on any challenge in their chosen careers. excellence during the college journey and from the Humanities and Arts as well n Resume and cover letter development Human Relations beyond as they start a business, prepare for as from the Natural and Social Sciences. and review International Relations HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE: Linda Poplawski, HPU Class of 2013, graduate school or begin their career. The Because of the breadth of choices within n Advice on how to create an effective Mathematical Economics was accepted to Duke University’s highly competitive Medical two-story, 40,000-square-foot building the General Education requirements, LinkedIn profile Mathematics Physics program. She credits helpful professors like Dr. Aaron will house the Office of Career and students will have the opportunity n Interviewing strategies and Modern Foreign Languages Titus, chair of the Department of Physics, for their efforts in Internship Services, the Office of Study to explore a variety of disciplines and practice sessions n French and preparing her for graduate school. “Dr. Titus’ energy is contagious. Abroad, the Center for Entrepreneurship, interact with a diverse faculty before n Resources for finding internships Francophone Studies He encourages all of his students to pursue his or her passion Service Learning and more. This project committing to a major. and full-time opportunities n Spanish and makes it his personal goal to help each student succeed. He is will provide valuable resources and expert n Networking assistance Music beyond inspiring and without him, I would not be the academic guidance for students preparing for job n Graduate school process n Instrumental Studies scholar I am today.” n Piano/Organ n Voice CREATIVE VISION: Alex Palmer, HPU Class of 2013, landed Nonprofit Leadership interview opportunities with Apple, Inc., Google and and Management dunnhumbyUSA prior to graduation. He chose the Associate Philosophy Developer, Innovation Lab position at dunnhumbyUSA due Physics to the company’s standing as an industry leader and its diverse Political Science work environment that allows employees to work across Psychology multiple departments. Religion Sociology Theater n Performance n Technical n Dramatic Writing n Collaborative Theater 2 I VISIT: www.highpoint.edu/visitcampus ACADEMIC PROSPECTUS I HIGHPOINT.EDU I 3 APPLY: www.highpoint.edu/apply THE SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN is committed to providing COURSE OF STUDY — MAJORS: a stimulating and inclusive environment that encourages the Accounting exchange of ideas and the intellectual and creative development Business Administration of both students and faculty. We value the role of the artist and International Business designer as an individual who can facilitate social/cultural change COURSE OF STUDY — MINORS: at a local and global level. The words of Martha Graham, one of the Accounting 20th century’s truly creative artists, ring true. “There is only one Business Administration of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it Economics will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost.” The Entrepreneurship faculty at HPU is here to help you find that expression. For those Finance wishing to cultivate and advance their creative and critical skills, Global Commerce we invite you to join one of our outstanding programs. Marketing SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN Industries, Krispy Kreme, Laboratory Corp of America, Lincoln EARL N. PHILLIPS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Financial Group, Mack Trucks, New Breed Logistics, Old Dominion Freight Lines, Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, Proctor and Gamble, Sara Lee Corp, Sealy Corporation, The Volvo Group, COURSE OF STUDY: Approximately 50% of the wood and 35% of the upholstered household furniture in HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY AND THE PHILLIPS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Thomasville Furniture, TYCO Electronics, United HealthGroup, Furnishings and Product Design