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Dr. Dennis Carroll earned his bachelor’s High 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 . 8 9 SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

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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 ’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 the U.S. is sold by companies within easy driving distance of HPU. Our location offers (PSB) are deeply committed to the positive development and UPS, Valspar Group and VF Corporation. & Development students opportunities for field trips to see industry in action and internships to gain education of young people who possess the drive and potential to Graphic Design and Digital Imaging real world experience. Exposure to guest speakers who regularly address classes on be successful, contributing members of society. We work with local STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY: The Plato S. Wilson Commerce Interior Design their areas of expertise and part-time opportunities to work market provide valuable industry professionals to make sure our curriculum is pertinent building houses the W. Allen & Nancy Tilley Trading Room, Studio Art learning experiences. and state-of-the-art. Our approach in all our programs is to provide which is a state-of-the-art facility providing faculty and students Visual Merchandising Design a practical, applied, experiential education utilizing a variety of with the ability to analyze a vast array of financial and economic STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY: Students studying in our School of Art and Design teaching methods such as case studies, computer simulations and data. Armed with this data, students conduct interactive trading have access to cutting edge equipment including a technology lab equipped with a projects with the local business community. Activities outside the transactions that simulate the actions of professional traders and RESOURCES AND FACILITIES: The city laser cutter, CNC router and 3D printer that gives students the ability to produce classroom are also viewed as critical elements of an education. financial institutions. of High Point is home to the largest to-scale models of furnishings or products at a degree of detail tempered only by their Internships, career events, speakers, resume and interview International Home Furnishings Market imagination. They also have access to several Computer-Assisted Design labs, including workshops, etiquette dinners, company tours, the Elevator Pitch and THE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP: The Center for in the world, held twice a year. Over a 20+ station MAC lab with large screen Cintiq interactive pen displays, that introduce the Business Plan Competition all provide opportunities to work with Entrepreneurship fosters innovation and supports business 75,000 attend each market and over 2,400 our students to programs like Sketch-Up, CAD, REVIT and the Adobe Suite. the business community to obtain a practical, relevant education. ventures. It emphasizes new entrepreneurial endeavors, sales firms exhibit their products in over 160 management and marketing. The Center breeds collaboration showroom buildings comprising almost FROM CLASSROOM TO THE CONTROL LOCATION: The The City of High Point is a member of the and creativity. The curriculum is fluid as it remains apace with 10 million square feet of display space. ROOM: The persistence and lessons . Some of the national or global companies in the current business trends and needs. Students learn new venture Jacquelyn Reilly learned at HPU local area include AT&T, Bank of America, Banner Pharmacaps, conceptsusing real-world scenarios based onthe Center’s paved the way for a fulfilling career as a BB&T, Citicards, Daimler Buses of North America, FedEx, interactions with the local business community and its Motion Graphics Controller at ESPN. Hanesbrands, Honda Aircraft Company, Klaussner Furniture noted professionals. The Class of 2012 graduate chose the graphic design major due to her love of art creativity. She knew she would get OUTCOMES: invaluable industry experience at HPU when she met Professor Allan Beaver, artist in residence, who once ran his own advertising firm in New York City and worked with major artists like Andy Warhol and campaigns such as Subaru, Jockey and Matchbox Cars. “Mr. Beaver was a tough teacher, but his intensity was balanced with friendliness,” says HPU alumnus CHRIS Through a business 2013 graduate CHARLIE As a result of her Immediately upon DESIGNING HER FUTURE: A project Reilly. “He has high standards and gave HENSON serves as the development class in the APTER was selected eight-week internship graduation DAN KISSELL, created by Emma Newell, HPU Class of me difficult projects that pushed me and chief operating officer at entrepreneurship out of hundreds of in Ernst & Young’s New HPU Class of 2013, 2013, will soon be found in dorm rooms challenged me. That’s paying off now BB&T Corporation. program, BEN THUSS candidates for a sales York City office,KATIE secured a job with across the country. FOB, a furniture at ESPN where I’m expected to handle and MATT BRODEUR position at Lenovo, THOMPSON, HPU BNY Mellon Global retailer based in Charlotte, has chosen tough assignments every day.” launched their own a global Fortune 500 class of 2013, secured Liquidity Services. to put Newell’s double armoire design company and landed Company and the a full-time job in the into production. $250,000 from a world’s second-largest company’s financial private investor. PC vendor. services office.

4 I VISIT: www.highpoint.edu/visitcampus ACADEMIC PROSPECTUS I HIGHPOINT.EDU I 5 APPLY: www.highpoint.edu/apply THE NIDO R. QUBEIN SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION uses top technology and facilities to educate students in a real-world setting. Students majoring in communication have 24-hour access to a state-of-the- art building equipped with the latest professional digital equipment. It includes two high-definition television studios, a gaming and interactive media design lab with a motion capturing system, ten digital editing bays, a student-run Internet radio station, an audio recording studio and multiple PC and Mac labs. NIDO R. QUBEIN SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATON COURSE OF STUDY: Electronic Media Production SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Games and Interactive Media Design Journalism Media and Popular Culture Studies INTERNSHIPS & OUTCOMES: PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The teacher education Strategic Communication SHAWNTAY HENRY programs at High Point University seek to interned at the Fox prepare teacher candidates who possess News Channel in MEDIA FELLOWS PROGRAM: knowledge of the learner, which in turn Each year, New York City. the top 16 incoming communication leads to the facilitation of the skills needed majors are granted membership into the by P–12 students to critically think, problem Media Fellows Program. The fellows solve, utilize technology, communicate and collaborate. partake in real-world projects in a client/ SAVANNAH SIMONS agency model, work together to develop interned at WTOP, and oversee unique research projects, and Washington, D.C.’s THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS travel to New York City and Los Angeles top news, traffic and at High Point University have been to examine trends in the media industry. weather radio station. approved by the National Council for The program is coordinated by Professor the accreditation of Teacher Education Charisse McGhee-Lazarou, her previous (NCATE) and the North Carolina State job experience includes serving as vice Board of Education. In 2012–2013, president of Primetime Programming Alum MEGAN 100% of students in the teacher education at NBC, where she created and oversaw HENNESSEY is the program who attempted the Praxis II production for the network’s primetime Social Media Manager specialty exam passed in these areas: comedies and dramas. at The Waldorf Astoria Elementary Education, Special Education, in New York City. Middle Grades Math, Middle Grades 5TH YEAR MASTER’S IN STRATEGIC Science, Physics/Content Knowledge and COMMUNICATION: The BA to MA Reading Specialist. program in Strategic Communication is a selective and demanding option that Graduate GRIFFIN FACILITIES: The 31,000-square-foot School allows students pursuing an undergraduate SENNING is working of Education houses the education and degree at High Point University to for Food Network’s hit psychology departments in technologically complete an undergraduate degree in any show Chopped. advanced classrooms, computer labs and and light sensors in the rooms. LEED certification is a rating system for “green” buildings major and a Master’s Degree in Strategic offices. It features high-tech educational developed by the Green Building Environmental Council of the (USGBC) Communication within a five-year equipment, such as smart boards, a and provides certain environmental standards for construction. time frame. Students can complete an children’s book library, math and science undergraduate major, apply for admission Alum AMANDA touch screen games, a methods lab designed STUDENT TEACHING: The student teaching internship is 8 credit hours and therefore is into the MA program in their junior year, MEADOWS is the traffic to look and feel like a real elementary considered to be a full-time experience. One of the most significant gateways used to assess begin taking graduate-level courses in their reporter for WJLA in school classroom, a Mac lab and psychology the competency of teacher education majors is the student teaching internship. It provides senior year and complete their MA in their Washington, D.C. research booths. The LEED certified hands-on experience with the supervision of a licensed, cooperating teacher. The student fifth year. building is also setting an example for gradually takes on more responsibility in the classroom; by the end of the internship the modern-day energy conservation with floor student will be teaching the class for the whole school day or class period. to ceiling windows for natural lighting 6 I VISIT: www.highpoint.edu/visitcampus ACADEMIC PROSPECTUS I HIGHPOINT.EDU I 7 APPLY: www.highpoint.edu/apply PRE-PHARMACY TWO-YEAR CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: SCHOOL OF PHARMACY (Successful completion of the Pre-Pharmacy curriculum prepares students for the Pharmacy School application process.)

THE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY THE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY will COURSE CREDIT SEMESTER welcome its inaugural class in Fall of 2016. The school fosters the NAME HOURS SUGGESTED acquisition of knowledge and skills to enable students to design Physics — Exempt if a year-long and manage medication therapies. The education students receive course completed in HS with B will be that of a general practitioner and will position them to or above both semesters SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES begin practice in a variety of settings or purse advanced clinical or academic training. Students earn their Doctor of Pharmacy English I 4 hr. Year 1 Fall (PharmD) after six rigorous years of education — two years of *Chemistry I with lab 4 hr. Year 1 Fall UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OF STUDY: pre-professional and four years of professional school. Pharmacy is a rapidly changing profession and HPU is committed to Athletic Training HUMAN BIOMECHANICS AND PHYSIOLOGY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT: *Intro to Biological Principles I The Master of preparing the next generation of practitioners. Exercise Science LAB: High Point University’s Human Physician Assistant Studies program with Lab 4 hr. Year 1 Fall Biomechanics and Physiology Lab is anticipates welcoming its inaugural Class GRADUATE COURSE OF STUDY: CURRICULUM OUTLINE: The following information regarding *Calculus — must have 600+SAT one of the most advanced of its kind. of 2017 on May 18, 2015. The HPU Doctor of Physical Therapy the Doctor of Pharmacy program is a resource for students on Math 4 hr. Year 1 Fall With state-of-the-art equipment Physician Assistant Program will begin Master of Physician Assistant Studies interested in pursuing a degree in pharmacy. As the program and 13,150 square feet of facility, the each May and span 27 months over develops, information may change. President’s Seminar 1 hr. Year 1 Spring lab is capturing national attention. seven continuous semesters. The unique ATHLETIC TRAINING: The Athletic Training The lab’s equipment includes a curriculum blends critical thinking and For updates or questions please contact the Office of the School *Chemistry II with Lab 4 hr. Year 1 Spring Education Program (ATEP) is accredited 24-camera motion analysis system, an intellectual inquiry with a practical need of Pharmacy at 336-841-9193 or visit our website http:// www. by the Commission on Accreditation of *Human Anatomy with Lab 4 hr. Year 1 Spring environmental chamber that allows for innovation, skills and knowledge within highpoint.edu/pharmacy/. Athletic Training Education (CAATE) to award for temperature and altitude change, professional disciplines. First Year Seminar 4 hr. Year 1 Spring bachelor’s degrees in athletic training. The a DEXA scanner for bone density purpose of CAATE is to maintain the quality testing and an anti-gravity treadmill. For additional information on the Master Communication 4 hr. Year 1 Spring of entry-level athletic training education This equipment allows for students to in Physician Assistant Studies, including English II 4 hr. Year 2 Fall programs. Admission to the ATEP is be involved in groundbreaking, high- admissions requirements, please visit competitive and highly selective. Freshmen our website, http://www.highpoint.edu/ impact research in the areas of injury *Organic Chemistry I with Lab 4 hr. Year 2 Fall athletic training majors are considered to be prevention, rehabilitation and the effects physicianassistant/ in application to the program. Upon formal of supplements on performance and *Human Physiology with Lab 4 hr. Year 2 Fall admission to the program, students must recovery. The research will benefit active EXERCISE SCIENCE: The exercise science Humanity or Social Science 4 hr. Year 2 Fall complete specific academic requirements people from professional athletes to major is concerned with the many aspects and extensive field experiences under the of human movement and its application weekend warriors who suffer pain and *Organic Chemistry II with Lab 4 hr. Year 2 Fall supervision of a clinical preceptor. Students injury by providing new examination and to physical activity and movement skills. who complete the athletic training education treatment methods. This program of study, with its scientific *Microbiology with Lab 4 hr. Year 2 Fall program will receive a Bachelor of Science in focus on the human body, is an excellent athletic training and will be eligible to sit for preparation for those students interested Humanity or Social Science 4 hr. Year 2 Fall the Board of Certification examination. in applying to Physical Therapy, Physician REQUIRED SEMESTER Humanity or Social Science 4 hr. Year 2 Fall Assistant Studies or Occupational Therapy COURSES HOURS DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY: The programs. Majors are also prepared to Total Pre-Pharmacy Hours = 65 hr. (Excluding Physics) Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Human or Vertebrate Anatomy 3 take certifying examinations offered by *Denotes class considered core in the pre-pharmacy curriculum program will accept its first professional the American College of Sports Medicine Human or Vertebrate Physiology 3 class in May 2017. Although the DPT (ASCM) or the National Strength and PROFESSIONAL FOUR-YEAR PHARMACY CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: Conditioning Association. program is still being developed, the Biology 6 program looks to span 8 semesters over 3 REQUIRED CURRICULAR AREA HOURS CREDIT GENERAL DESCRIPTION years and will stress equally both classroom Chemistry 6 Pharmacology & Toxicology 18 Drug Mechanisms, Interactions & Toxicity (51%) learning and clinical practice (49%). The following list encompasses academic Physics 6 Medicinal Chemistry 18 Molecule Design and Structure-Activity Relationships pre-requisites that potential students should Statistics 3 Pharmaceutical Chemistry 16 Drug Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism & Excretion meet to make themselves an attractive candidate to the Doctor of Physical Psychology 6 Pharmacy Practice 40 Social & Administrative Issues and Clinical Science Therapy program. These pre-requisites can be obtained by undergraduates at HPU. Humanities and Social Sciences 9 Experiential & Labs 49 Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Experiences & Laboratories For additional information on the Department and Doctor of Physical Therapy please Elective 6 Professional Elective Topics visit our website, http://www.highpoint.edu/physicaltherapy/ Professional Total 147 Program Total 212 8 I VISIT: www.highpoint.edu/visitcampus ACADEMIC PROSPECTUS I HIGHPOINT.EDU I 9 APPLY: www.highpoint.edu/apply 833 Montlieu Avenue High Point, North Carolina, USA 27262

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