60 Study Abroad All students planning international study are strongly ate courses both here at Fairfield University and your encouraged to plan ahead to maximize program oppor- destination . Be sure to attend the Study Abroad Fair tunities and to ensure optimal match of major, minor, in September and attend a Study Abroad 101 session . previous language studies and intended destination . For Sophomores: attend a Study Abroad 101 meeting Study abroad is intended to build upon and enhance to get information about the application process and majors and minors and for this reason, program the steps required before your departure . Learn about choices will be carefully reviewed to ensure fit between your options and discuss them with your academic academics and destination . advisor, faculty, and family . For fall/spring programs in your Junior year: the deadline in February 1 . For Credits for studying abroad will only be granted for Juniors: you may study abroad during the fall of your academic work successfully completed in approved senior year at Fairfield programs for which grades international programs . All coursework must receive as well as credits are recorded . Applications are due pre-approval (coordinated through the International February 1 of Junior year to go abroad Fall of Senior Programs Office) . Only pre-approved courses, taken at year . To learn more about all our semester, summer, an approved program location, will be transcripted and spring break and intersession programs, consult with a accepted into a student’s curriculum . study abroad advisor or visit the study abroad website Fairfield University administers its own programs in for the current offerings . Florence, Italy; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Galway, Fairfield is YOUR passport to the world.... Ireland; Managua, Nicaragua; Aix-en-Provence, France; Brisbane, Australia and Campos, Brazil . All academic We encourage you to consider the many choices course work completed at University-administered pro- Fairfield offers to spend a semester, a year, a month, or grams is considered Fairfield University resident credit, just ten days abroad earning academic credit and gain- and the grades are calculated into the student’s grade ing the kind of knowledge only an international experi- College point average . ence can provide . The University also has a variety of affiliated programs throughout the world including Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America through organizations such as Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), of Academic Programs International (API), and School for Field Studies (SFS) . Not every program in every location is approved for Fairfield University students; please consult with a study abroad advisor or visit the study abroad website for specifics . In addition to Arts and Sciences affiliated programs, the University also has numerous exchange offerings in locations such as France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Spain, Argentina, Japan and Brazil . Students participating in affiliated or exchange programs, earn transfer credit (with pre- approval of coursework), meaning that grades earned will not appear on your Fairfield transcripts . Students must earn a C or better for credit to transfer . In addition, Fairfield faculty members conduct short- term study abroad programs during January interses- sion, spring break and summer . Prior programs have been conducted in English literature in Ireland, Art History in Florence, Language studies in Russia, Area studies in Nicaragua, and many more . These programs carry credit in various disciplines and can be used for core or major or minor requirements . Short-term pro- grams change each year; please consult with a study abroad advisor or visit the study abroad website for current offerings . Planning ahead is essential to ensure a successful experience . Because there are opportunities throughout the year and programs for Freshmen through Seniors there is no time like now to get started on finding the right program . For Freshmen: it’s not too early to con- sider destinations and start planning . Talk with your advisor about study abroad so you can take appropri- 62 College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences 63 Degrees Offered A Message to the Students COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 2012-13 Bachelor of Arts The bachelor of arts is a liberal arts degree with Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences, the oldest and largest of emphasis in the arts, humanities, or social and behav- Fairfield’s six schools, home to 15 departments and 17 programs, led by more ioral sciences . Major concentrations in the B .A . degree than 160 full-time faculty members . Over half of all Fairfield University stu- Dean: Dr . Robbin Crabtree program include American studies, communication, dents - around 2,000 in any given year - focus their studies in the College . The Associate Deans: Dr . Manyul Im, Dr . Aaron Perkus, economics, English, history, international studies, College is also the home of the Core Curriculum, which unifies the education of Dr . James Simon modern languages and literatures (French, German, all Fairfield undergraduates . Rising from our Jesuit mission and the liberal arts Assistant Deans: Dawn Quintiliani DeBiase, Italian, and Spanish), philosophy, politics, psychology, educational tradition, the Core provides the foundations for your professional Susan Peterson religious studies, sociology/anthropology, and visual and personal success, community engagement and global citizenship, imbuing Assistant to the Dean: Jean Daniele and performing arts (art history, music, new media film, you with the value and habits of lifelong learning and reflective practice . The oldest and largest of Fairfield’s six schools, the television and radio, studio art, and theatre) . In the College you will find a rich array of courses and programs in the arts and College of Arts and Sciences offers the bachelor of humanities, the natural sciences and mathematics, the social and behavioral arts and the bachelor of science degree, as well as Bachelor of Science The bachelor of science is a liberal arts degree with sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, along with expert and caring faculty, all master’s degrees in American studies, communication, an emphasis in the sciences . Major concentrations in of which will help you pursue your interests and educational objectives . In order creative writing, and mathematics . In recent years, the B .S . degree program include biochemistry, biology, to help you make the most of your time here, let me offer the following advice the College has won numerous grants to support new chemistry, computer science, economics, mathematics, and encouragement . and continuing programs . Examples include funding physics, and psychology . to enhance the core science curriculum, to broaden First, discover and follow your passions . Fairfield's curriculum offers you an opportunity to experiment and find out access to science education, to add courses in criti- what excites you, what calls to you . Have confidence that if you follow your passions, you will be well prepared for Specialized Programs in Arts & Sciences cal languages, to enhance diversity at the University, In addition to the traditional major concentrations, the whatever career you choose . However your professional journey unfolds and whatever life choices you make, you will to bring geographic information systems technology find that you need preparation in many disciplines to solve any problem or reach any goal . Your future will require that College of Arts and Sciences offers specialized pro- to area high school classrooms, and to promote fam- grams and academic services . A partial list follows: you encounter, appreciate, and develop the ability to utilize vastly diverse perspectives and modes of inquiry, and that ily literacy . Through various scholarships, grants, and you can "go global" with your interests, abilities, and aspirations . Using your core courses to explore is the first step in internship programs, students in the College have Education: The College of Arts and Sciences, in col- this journey of self-discovery . had the opportunity to study and conduct research laboration with the Graduate School of Education and Second, take responsibility for getting what you want from your college experience . Fairfield University offers in Brazil, China, Nicaragua, Russia, and Tanzania, Allied Professions, offers a 5-year Integrated B .A ./M .A . a top-quality education and many advantages derived from our beautiful campus, ideal geographical location, and among other locations . Degree Teacher Certification Program in Secondary, impressive faculty, students, and alumni network . But none of these benefits will come knocking on your door - all Elementary, and TESOL Education . Secondary educa- Students are encouraged to select a major by the end tion tracks include English, science, math, social stud- require you to be curious and active . Get to know your classmates and professors . Take advantage of peer and of their freshman year (essential in sciences) but no faculty advising and mentoring . Get involved with residential learning communities . Seek answers to your questions ies and world language education . Students earn a BA later than the end of the sophomore year . Pre-major or BS in their major . They minor in Educational Studies and support for your needs . Encouragement, assistance, and collaboration from our faculty and staff, as well as your students who are still exploring