Section V: the DePauw Experience
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At DePauw, students have many opportunities to apply their classroom education in a variety of learning experiences, many of which are outside the University. DePauw's Winter Term, international study, fellows and honors programs, internships and pre-professional preparation in the context of strong liberal arts curriculum lay the groundwork for initial opportunity and the development of fulfilling personal lives and careers. Winter Term All DePauw University
students complete at least three Winter Term projects before graduation.
Winter Term, which takes place each January between fall and spring
semesters, is a time of intellectual exploration and enrichment that
reflects DePauw's serious commitment to non-traditional, experiential
learning.
Four types of Winter Term projects are possible: First-year students participate in an on-campus Winter Term course, while upper-class students may take advantage of any of the Winter Term offerings.
Winter Term provides the opportunity for a rich variety of experiences.
Students may study or work intensively on a specific problem or topic of
personal interest and educational merit; explore a new subject; work
collaboratively on a project with faculty members or professionals with
similar interests; study a problem or topic from a cross-disciplinary
perspective; experience a new culture; work and live with others and provide
a valuable community service; learn and practice a new skill; participate in
a valuable group experience in a work, performance or educational setting;
explore a potential career or a field unrelated to career; or learn about
oneself in relation to potential academic majors. On-campus courses or group projects offer DePauw students a chance to focus for a three-week period on a single topic of interest that is well-suited for an intensive period of study. Typically, Winter Term courses are not part of the regular curriculum and range in style and approach from the academic to the experiential, from the traditional to the innovative. The academic component of the on-campus Winter Term strives to maintain high expectations for engagement, learning, and accomplishment, while at the same time allowing for exploration of non-traditional areas of study. All first-year students are required to complete satisfactorily an on-campus Winter Term course; in addition, they must participate in co-curricular workshops, which are designed to complement the curricular program by providing a variety of academic and life skills. Short-Term Off-Campus Group ProjectsWinter Term off-campus group projects, designed and led by members of the DePauw faculty, offer students the opportunity to expand their awareness of the global community in the context of an integrated and carefully designed learning experience. Students explore and study new cultures, perform valuable community service, and develop new skills. InternshipsInternships during Winter Term offer students the chance for an intense, concentrated exploration of personal and career goals in a professional setting. DePauw students develop projects in virtually any professional field, including: business, education, health sciences, law, research, communications, media, and the non-profit sector. Independent Study ProjectsStudents are encouraged to set up independent study projects that focus in depth on an area of special interest. Projects range from the traditionally academic to the highly experiential and may be carried out on-campus or off-campus. Students develop their projects in conjunction with a supervising member of the faculty. Study at Another InstitutionMany other institutions and approved organizations also offer courses during the month of January. Upper-class students can therefore take advantage of an even greater number of course offerings by enrolling in a Winter Term program at another 4-1-4 college or participating in a group project sponsored by another organization.
One of the major goals of the University is to provide
its students with an understanding and appreciation of the many different
human cultures. With this in mind, DePauw offers off-campus study
opportunities designed to broaden intellectual horizons and to enable the
student to achieve a deeper sense of individual identity and cultural
awareness.
By its very definition, a liberal arts education should be inseparable from
direct contact with many people and diverse cultures. Through participation
in an international program or an off-campus program in the United States,
the student is able to enhance and strengthen academic goals and personal
objectives. Off-campus study stimulates the growth of new thinking. Leaving
the shelter of familiar circumstances encourages greater self-reliance and
sophistication in thought and action. With an understanding of other
cultures, one becomes dramatically aware of the need to search for solutions
to the problems confronting mankind. Therefore, DePauw has endeavored to integrate off-campus experiences into the academic program students pursue on campus by encouraging them to spend one or two semesters in approved international or stateside off-campus study programs. Students may participate in these programs during the period extending from the second semester of their sophomore year through the first semester of their senior year. Three features distinguish DePauw's approach to international and
off-campus education.
Selecting and applying for off-campus study is rather like selecting a college in a process of matching students' aptitude and interests with the academic strengths and cultural immersion aspects of a program. Students interested in studying off campus should start the process early and begin by exploring the International and off-Campus Study Web site at <www.depauw.edu/univ/international>. Students receive assistance from the staff of the International and Off-Campus Study Center, returned off-campus study students, and faculty members in their major and minor departments. The off-campus study application procedure has two steps. Students first apply for approval to study off campus on a particular program from the International and Off-Campus Study Center by the off-campus study deadline, early in the spring semester. Applications are then reviewed by members of the International Center professional staff and the International and Off-Campus Study Education Committee. Once approval is granted, students then apply to the off-campus study program itself by the program's deadline. Nearly all students who are approved by the International and Off-Campus Study Center are also approved by their chosen programs, provided they meet the program's deadlines and prerequisites. For a detailed description of the off-campus study application and selection process, see the Off-Campus Study Web site and select "Application". Requirements--A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the semester of application is required for participation in an off-campus program. The DePauw Music Program in Vienna students requires a GPA of 3.0. Host programs set their own requirements, usually between 2.5 and 3.0. In addition, the student's aptitude for adaptation to a different cultural experience is considered. All students studying in a country where English is not the national language must take the national language or a local one if it is offered by the program. If DePauw teaches the language, the students should take at least one semester of the language immediately before going away. When this is not possible, those students' cases will be dealt with on an individual basis. Participation in all off-campus programs depends on satisfactory completion of the prior semester's work and completion of DePauw's competence requirement within the mandated time frame. In addition, participants must be in good disciplinary standing. Other eligibility and prerequisite requirements may apply. Applicants are advised to contact the International and Off-Campus Study Center or see the Web page for detailed information on program requirements and participation conditions. Off-Campus Study Fees--There is a uniform tuition charge, which is the same as on- campus tuition, for all DePauw-approved off-campus study opportunities. This uniform tuition policy permits financial aid that students receive through DePauw to transfer to the off-campus study programs. International degree-seeking students are eligible for one semester of financial aid for off-campus study under the uniform tuition policy. The programs bill the University for tuition, academic fees and academic field trips. Students should continue to use the same method of tuition payment during off-campus study as for other semesters. The host program bills the student for all other expenses included in their package, which may include room, board, books and travel from the U.S. to the program site. The student is responsible for expenses not included in the host program bill. Students receiving scholarships should inform themselves about program costs at the International and Off-Campus Study Center and its Web page and then discuss their plans with the Financial Aid Office. Eligibility to receive federal and state grants and loans generally applies to off-campus study. Course Credit--All coursework taken off-campus for credit must have the approval of the International and Off-Campus Study Center and, whenever possible, be assigned to a DePauw academic department. The amount of credit granted in any one department normally does not exceed two courses per semester. The department shall determine those courses that meet the requirements for its major. Care should be taken to ensure that students have 19 courses outside their major subject; students in dual-subject departments must have 19 courses outside the major subject and 16 courses outside the department. A maximum of 10 courses may be earned in off-campus programs with no more than four and one-half courses taken in a semester. Summer school courses taken abroad, which are not part of the regular program, are not included in this limitation. Final credit evaluation for study off-campus is made by the Office of the Registrar after the student has returned to campus. The recording of credit is based on the official academic transcript available from the off-campus program, the foreign school or the international study program. On all programs other than the DePauw Music Program in Vienna, grades are recorded on the DePauw transcript but not calculated in the GPA. In those off-campus courses where grades are not available, the courses are recorded on a credit-only basis. In such cases, credit determination is made upon the recommendation of the appropriate academic department and the approval of the Office of the Registrar with no grades reported. Students receive grades of S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory) for the internship component of off-campus programs. Off-Campus Study Programs DePauw offers a choice among a wide variety of strong academic programs on six continents. Programs are regularly reviewed, and some are added to the roster while others are dropped. Check the Web site or contact the International and Off-Campus Study Center for a current and complete list of endorsed programs. A sample is given below of DePauw's consortial and exchange programs. GLCA-Recognized Programs Programs recognized by the Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA) combine the excitement of off-campus study and the strengths of a liberal arts college. GLCA's member institutions have cooperated in the area of off-campus study since 1962. GLCA-recognized programs get consultation and advice from committees that include faculty and administrators from several member campuses. Programs are regularly evaluated, earning the GLCA label by meeting high academic and administrative standards. Faculty members from GLCA campuses generally serve as on-site academic directors for these programs, giving students daily access to advice and support from a professor who know the program and the local culture as well as U.S. higher education. A member institution of GLCA, or an affiliated organization with special strengths in the program area, administers each program. The primary affiliated organizations are the Associate College of the Midwest (ACM) and the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). GLCA-recognized international programs include:
GLCA-recognized domestic programs include the following internship and research programs:
DePauw University's Vienna Music Program For over thirty years, DePauw University's Vienna Music program has been providing music students with select music courses, private instrumental or vocal instruction, and a rich cultural experience in Vienna, Austria. The Austro-American Institute of Education (AAIE) is the program's home and is located in the heart of Vienna, directly across from the Opera house. The program provides a unique vantage point from which to consider many aspects of European musical evolution: music history, specific composers, private music instruction from Viennese masters, courses in art history and Austrian culture, and study trips to sites inside Vienna and throughout central Europe. Students study German language and all other courses are offered in English. Students live with Austrian host families. Fall semester. DePauw University's Exchange Programs DePauw has long-standing direct exchange relationships with three universities in Japan: Waseda University in Tokyo (The Japan Study Program), Nanzan University in Nagoya, and Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka. Students live with host families and study Japanese language and Asian Studies topics courses. DePauw also has an exchange relationship with the prestigious Institute of Political Science in Paris. DePauw Affiliated Programs Students may also choose to participate in a wide range of programs offered by affiliated organizations and universities. A partial list of these organizations includes: AustraLearn, Arcadia University, Brethren Colleges Abroad, College Year in Athens, CIEE, Denmark's International Study Program, EPA internship programs, IES, The School for Field Studies, The School for International Training, Sea Education Association (SEA), University College Cork (Ireland), The University of Queensland (Australia), The University of Westminster (London), and many more. Honor Scholar Program The DePauw Honor Scholar Program carefully selects a small number of students who not only demonstrate high academic caliber, but also the desire to push themselves intellectually. Being an Honor Scholar implies more than formal academic study; the program also provides students with the opportunity to direct their energy to important and difficult questions and to be part of a group that seeks especially to find its college education an intensive and stimulating interdisciplinary experience. Honor Scholars enroll in five Honors Seminars during their first three years of college: two as freshmen and three as sophomores and juniors. Each interdisciplinary course challenges students to read, discuss and write about classic works of enduring significance as well as important recent works under the close guidance of senior professors. Program seniors crown their Honor Scholar experience with the writing of an Honors thesis, a year long independent study on a topic of their choice, written under the direction of the Honor Scholar Director and their chosen thesis advisor. This distinguished program is ideal for students who welcome intense academic stimulation and who believe, with Socrates, that the "unexamined life is not worth living". Management Fellows Program The Robert C. McDermond Center for Management & Entrepreneurship was established in 1980 to prepare liberal arts students for leadership roles in private and public sector management and to encourage the spirit of entrepreneurship and houses the Management Fellows Program, an honors program for students interested in business, management and entrepreneurship. This four-year learning experience integrates the study of management with the liberal arts. Students complete courses in business ethics, quantitative analysis, economics and accounting. Fellows may major in any of the University's disciplines. One of the highlights of the Management Fellows Program is the semester-long, two-credit-course internship. Students have served internships all over the world in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Past internship sites include: Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis; Goldman, Sachs and Co., Chicago; Partners in Housing Development Corp., Indianapolis; American IronHorse Motorcycles, Fort Worth, Texas; Western Petroleum, Minneapolis, Minn.; Angie's List, Indianapolis; Ernst & Young International; London, England. These paid internships are typically completed in the junior year and often include a summer and/or Winter Term. The Management Center Lecture Series bring the business world to DePauw and relates practice to theory in an integral part of the program. This series features lectures by entrepreneurs, government officials, professors and industry leaders representing various private and public fields and career opportunities. Some past lecturers have been: Gary Wendt, CEO (retired) of GE; Frank Beddor, Movie Producer There's Something about Mary; Richard Schulze, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Best Buy Company, Inc. and Tim Benton, Director of Corporate Marketing and Sponsor Relations for the BUY.COM Tour of the PGA. Through the Executive-in-Residence Program and the Management Center Lecture Series, the center brings business leaders to campus for presentations, management training workshops and roundtable discussions. In addition, the center works with other campus groups to organize symposia, such as The Symposium for DePauw Entrepreneurs, Women on Wall Street and Global Career Opportunities. Course Requirements. All Management Fellows must complete course requirements in the major of their choice and the Management Fellows core curriculum. Students must take all courses required for the Management Fellows Program for letter grades (not Pass/Fail). In the internship semester, students take Management Fellows Reading/Business Writings (HONR 310) by correspondence for one course credit while also receiving two course credits for the internship (HONR 320). To remain a Management Fellow in good standing, a student must attend at least four lectures each semester, earn a 3.2 GPA each semester and maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA. Only under extraordinary circumstances will courses be approved that are intended to take the place of ECON 100, 150, 280, 294, 295 or 393. Admission. Admission to the program is highly selective and is based on superior academic ability, a high degree of intellectual curiosity, leadership potential and an interest in a management career. Most students apply to the Management Fellows Program during their high school senior year, although students may be admitted in their first year at DePauw. A written application and personal interview are required. Satisfactory completion of the program is noted on the student's transcript. For additional information about the Management Fellows Program or to obtain an application, contact the director of the Management Fellows Program. Management Fellows Core Curriculum GROUP A
GROUP B One of the following: ECON 294 Intermediate Microeconomics ECON 295 Intermediate Macroeconomics
GROUP C Two of the following: ECON 150 Financial Accounting ECON 280 Managerial Accounting ECON 393 Managerial Finance
* Acceptable substitute for non-economics majors: MATH 340, MATH 441
or statistics and research methods courses in other departments as approved by director. Media Fellows Program The Media Fellows Program is an honors program designed for
the student who It is a concentrated honors study designed to complement a major course of study at DePauw. The core curriculum follows:
Prior to graduation, two courses--one in process and one in analysis of the
media--must be taken.. Students select the classes based on their interests and pursuits in
consultation
The student is also expected to complete four semesters of work in campus media.
In order to remain a Media Fellow in good standing, the student must achieve
a 3.2 Admission: The Media Fellows Program is highly
selective. Application to the Contact the director of the Media Fellows Program, Eugene S. Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media, to obtain more information about the Media Fellows Program or an application. Science Research Fellows The Science Research Fellows Program is an innovative and
highly selective
The liberal arts atmosphere at DePauw allows for guidance on a personal
basis
A student in the program may major in any one of the science departments Research Internships. Science Research Fellows are supported one summer on campus, usually following their first year at DePauw, working on a collaborative research project with a science faculty member. They also participate in a semester-long research internship in a major scientific laboratory or research site in either the public or private sector during the spring semester of the junior year or fall semester of their senior year. A number of students have done their internships outside of the United States.
The Science Research Fellows close their DePauw careers by taking a senior- Speakers: The Science Research Fellows Program brings
to campus speakers Admission: For admission into the Science Research
Fellows Program, students DePauw defines itself as a place where the intellect is challenged by experience. DePauw has been nationally recognized among liberal arts colleges for its commitment to internships, as well as for its innovative internship programs. Internships are viewed not simply as a way of gaining experience in "the real world". Rather, for many students they are a way of discovering greater purpose and focus in their classroom studies. Through internships, off-campus study and research projects, DePauw students enrich the classroom with practice and application. Students return from their internships knowing how important it is to become a good learner and how abstract discussions of values, aesthetics, ethics and knowledge come to matter outside the classroom. Students may apply a maximum of three courses of internship credit toward graduation and may have no more than a total of five internship experiences, including Winter Term Internships. DePauw students have the opportunity to earn experiential or internship credit by participating in approved off-campus study programs with an internship component. Among these are the Philadelphia Program and the New York Arts programs. There are many other approved off-campus programs, both domestic and international, that offer internship opportunities. The Fellows Programs at DePauw include an internship opportunity, typically during a student's junior year. The Management Fellows Program, Media Fellows Program, and Science Research Fellows Program internships are set up in conjunction with the Director of the respective honors program. DePauw's Winter Term has a significant internship component. Following the procedures established by the Winter Term office, around 300 students arrange month-long, full-time internships each year. Typically these projects are unpaid, but earn DePauw Winter Term credit. Independently-Designed Internships--Semester Long DePauw's Independently-Designed Internship is a semester-long internship that provides opportunities for students who desire to have high-quality active learning experiences as part of their formal education but for whom other available options are not appropriate or possible. This two-credit internship is considered to be essentially a full-time work week (at least 30 hours per week). applicants assume most of the responsibility for organizing their internships. They develop a thorough preliminary proposal, which is reviewed by their academic advisor and the Academic Affairs administrator of the program; then, they find a faculty sponsor willing to supervise the project and an off-campus internship host. To ensure that students reflect upon and synthesize the work experience, an additional one-credit independent study or web-based course associated with the internship experience and/or the student's major field of study is required. This course will require an additional 10-12 hours a week of the student's time, and may include web-based interactions with interns at other sites. This application process take place a year in advance, with an intended Fall Semester internship application deadline on December 1, and an intended spring Semester internship application deadline on April 1. Students approved for this program will register for UNIV 299 (2 course credits), graded on a S/U basis, and for UNIV 298 (1 course credit). In some cases, students may arrange to have some of the internship or the study course count toward a department major. Summer Some departments also sponsor internships during the summer. These are also regular course offerings identified by the course number 299. They must be supervised by a faculty member and must carry at least one-half course academic credit. Determination of credit is based on whether the activity augments or extends, in significant theoretical or practical ways, an area of instruction. If academic credit is granted, grading will be either S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory) unless otherwise stipulated. Determination of grades is based on whether the follow-up evaluation (e.g., paper, journal, etc.) of the project demonstrates that significant learning took place. For more information on each of the different internships, visit the "Internships at DePauw" web page at: http://www.depauw.edu/admin/acadaffairs/internships.html. The Bonner Scholars Program is designed to provide students
the opportunity to
Bonner Scholars are selected on the basis of financial need, outstanding
participation in community service while in high school or by having demonstrated
their
Bonner Scholars are expected to maintain a good academic standing at DePauw
Students are involved in community service programs for an average of 10
hours
The summer service internship portion of the program involves working for a
minimum of
Bonner Scholars also receive loan remission and summer travel grants to
perform DePauw University offers programs to prepare students for
teaching in both
The requirements for the Teacher Education Program are subject to approval
by the
Licensure requirements vary for each of the 50 states. The teacher
education Requirements for Elementary Teaching This program qualifies a student to teach in grades 1
through 6. Students majoring 1.Graduation with a Bachelor of Arts degree. See Section II, Graduation Requirements. 2. Completion of 10 courses in professional studies organized into four blocks:
3. Successfully pass the PPST and NTE Specialty Area Test(s). It is recommended that interested students should: a) consult a prospective advisor as soon as possible; b) take the PPST prior to applying to the Teacher Education Program; and c) take NTE Specialty Test(s) during the senior year. Requirements for Secondary Teaching
Students electing this program of study must complete the following
requirements to
4. Satisfactory performance in field experience assignments. 5. Students must successfully pass the PPST and NTE Specialty Area Test(s). It is recommended that the PPST be taken prior to admission to the Teacher Education Program and the NTE Specialty Area Test(s) be taken during the senior year. 6. Ten to 13 courses in a single teaching major or teaching area. For details about specific licensure course requirements, students should check with an Education advisor as early as possible. Required courses for each teaching field or subject area may be obtained in the Education Office, 7 Asbury. Students are advised to consult with an Education advisor in addition to the advisor from a major/content area and the licensing advisor in the Education Department to monitor their progress in the completion of requirements. Admission to Teacher Education Program: Application to the Teacher Education Program requires the process outlined below. Students are notified by the Chair of the Education Department about the admission decision. There are two deadlines for the TEP application: mid-March and mid-October.
Students seeking admission to the TEP are to provide the following materials. See the Education Department Handbook and the Education Department website for more information.
The criteria the Teacher Education Committee (TEC) uses in admitting
students to
A projected program of study advising record must be on file with the Education Department. To complete this record, the student needs to confer with an Education advisor in the Education Department. Other Pertinent Information
Right of Appeal. The University respects the
principles of due process. Students may Enrollment in student teaching is subject to the approval of the Education Department. No student may enroll in student teaching without a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. The student must have received a C average or better in all professional education courses completed. Normal enrollment for student teaching is for three full course credits, two course credits for student teaching experience and one course credit for senior seminar. Student teaching placements are made in approved schools with qualified supervising teachers having at least five years of teaching experience and/or holding a Master's Degree. The geographical area of placement is determined by subject area taught and individual needs. Student teaching placement must be within a 50 mile radius of the DePauw campus, and supervised by a DePauw University Education Department faculty member. Student teaching outside the Putnam County area requires special permission from the Director(s) of Student Teaching and the Chair of the Department. Such placements are made only to accommodate an appropriate student teaching experience and based upon the availability of adequate supervision. Student teaching is a full-time commitment and critical to future career development. Students must adhere to the school calendars where they are placed for student teaching and should not take on campus responsibilities that could interfere with their effectiveness. Since student teaching can be done either in the Fall or Spring semester of the senior year, students should choose the best time for this important experience. Licensing. The criteria for an Indiana Teaching License is:
Application for OUT-OF-STATE License. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain requirements from other states. These should be taken to the Licensing Advisor in the first year or as soon as possible to ensure that the requirements can be met.
Placement of Education
Graduates. Teacher placement assistance in elementary or
The Career Services Center offers advice on
the job search, circulates job listings, and schedules interviews in
addition to maintaining credential files. To be eligible for this program, students must have or do the following:
DePauw offers a dual degree program in cooperation with other institutions in
engineering. Typically, students spend three years at DePauw and then transfer to cooperating colleges and universities. Students
receive their Bachelor of Arts degree from DePauw after completing the professional
program or after satisfactorily completing the first year of the professional
program if that program leads to a graduate degree. During the first three years at DePauw, students select pre-professional courses and complete the requirements listed below. Because of the variation in admission requirements among the professional schools, students should study the entrance requirements of the professional school they plan to attend and confer with their faculty advisors before selecting pre-professional courses. Interested students should apply for these programs as early as possible and no later than the second semester of the sophomore year. Candidates wishing to receive the Bachelor of Arts degree from DePauw University are expected to continue and complete the professional course of study immediately after leaving DePauw. To obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree from DePauw University under the pre-professional program, students complete the following:
Pre-engineering DePauw has formal agreements with three engineering schools--Case Western Reserve University, Columbia University and Washington University (St. Louis). These agreements enable students to earn both the B.A. from DePauw and the B.S. in engineering after a five-year course of study. Normally, this includes three years at DePauw and two years at the engineering school. However, due to the intensive character of engineering education, some students in some fields may require two and one-half to three years beyond the DePauw phase. Other options, including the 4-2 program leading to either a bachelor's or a master's degree in engineering, are available. Prospects for transfer to other engineering schools with which DePauw does not have a formal agreement should be discussed with the pre-engineering advisor. The pre-engineering student should plan four or four and one-half courses each semester, and never less than three and one-half. This course load allows for the fullest benefit of science electives and as insurance against schedule conflicts or need for a course withdrawal.
In addition to DePauw's requirements, students must satisfy the requirements
of
the chosen engineering school. All students must complete a course in
differential
equations, one year of physics, one year of chemistry and a two-course
concentration
outside the sciences and mathematics. Additional science course requirements
vary
with the chosen engineering field. The standard minimum GPA for transfer to
one of
the three engineering colleges is 3.0, but variations from 2.5 to 3.5 may
occur.
Generally, DePauw recommends students complete four years at DePauw to gain a background appropriate to undertaking professional study and obtaining admission to nationally recognized graduate universities. In a few cases, professional schools allow admittance after completing three years of undergraduate study. Health Professions Schools in the various health professions (including medical, dental and veterinary schools) are interested in students who have acquired a broad background in the arts, humanities and social sciences, as well as in the biological and physical sciences. Students may fulfill the prerequisites for most health professions programs while majoring in almost any academic area. Those majoring outside the natural sciences have as good an acceptance rate into programs as those majoring in the sciences. More important than the type of major is how well the student does in the major, in science courses and in other electives. Programs differ widely in their expectations of applicants. It is essential that students interested in the health professions plan their course work carefully, with the assistance of faculty and health science advisors, and that they check the specific requirements of the programs and schools in which they are interested. Such information can be obtained from health science advisors, the health sciences reading room in the Academic Resource Center, the health sciences Web site at DePauw (www.depauw.edu/admin/arc/healthsciences), Career Services, and the Web sites of schools and professional organizations.
Graduate programs in the health professions generally expect that students
have
some practical experience in the field. This may come from actual work
experience,
observation of health professionals at work, or internships. Students are
strongly urged
to use their Winter Terms and summers to obtain such experience. Besides
providing
evidence of intellectual ability and academic achievement, students must
demonstrate
that they have the character, interest and aptitude for a career in a health
profession.
Since competition for admission to health professions is keen, students
should build an
academic program that provides alternatives to the health professions. Allopathic medicine (M.D.), optometry (D.D.), dentistry (D.D.S.
or D.M.D), osteo- Most programs in the doctoral health professions use a qualifying examination for applicants (MCAT, DAT, VMCAT, OAT, GRE, etc.). This examination is often taken during the spring semester of the junior year or in the summer prior to the senior year. By that time, students need to have completed (or be completing) the coursework necessary to prepare for the examination. For the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), we recommend the following minimum:
Additional coursework in the sciences may be desirable, but is not specifically required for the test. The test includes a verbal reasoning section, so coursework that develops reading and critical thinking ability is strongly advised. Required coursework for application to programs varies not only by field, but by school. The courses listed above are part of the prerequisites for most doctoral degree programs in the health sciences. Most require that science courses have a lab and be appropriate for the major in that field. Many schools now accept a semester of biochemistry (CHEM 240) in place of second semester organic chemistry. Other courses commonly required or recommended include English and humanities courses, psychology, biochemistry, statistics and foreign language. Students should check the prerequisites for programs they are interested in early and often to make sure they are meeting entrance requirements. Allied Health Professions Physician assistants, medical technicians, nurse practitioners, public health, occupational therapy, paramedics, speech-language pathology, clinical psychology, health-care administration, health-care social work, wellness and fitness education, dietetics, etc.
Students who begin their college study with premedical interests often find
their talents and interests are better suited for an allied health profession than
a degree in
medicine. There are many possible careers and many paths of entry .Some
require
students to have a four-year degree before matriculating; others are open to
students
who wish to transfer in after two or three years at a liberal arts
institution. Students
interested in these fields should consult with a health science advisor and
explore the
information available in the Health Sciences Resource Room. Physical therapy is a dynamic health-care field with employment opportunities in a variety of settings. The American Physical Therapy Association encourages students pursuing a career in physical therapy to enter the profession with a post-baccalaureate degree. Almost all physical therapy programs are now post-baccalaureate degree programs offering either an entry level master's degree or an entry level doctor of physical therapy degree. It is anticipated that the doctor of physical therapy degree will become the future entry degree for the physical therapy profession. This level of education is the most comprehensive and equips graduates with the highest level of knowledge and skills so that they are better prepared to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex health care environment. DePauw University recognizes the highly competitive process for admission into professional programs in physical therapy. Pre-physical therapy students at DePauw receive advising and support to assist them in meeting requirements for program admission in a qualitative and competitive manner. Pre-physical therapy students may major in any academic department but must take certain prerequisite courses for admission into graduate programs. There are minor differences in prerequisites among various programs. It is essential to check specific prerequisites of each program in which the student may have interest. In general, programs require two semesters of chemistry with labs, two semesters of physics with labs, human anatomy, human (animal) physiology, one general biology and one to two upper level biologies, introductory psychology, developmental psychology and/or abnormal psychology, and statistics. One or more of the following courses may also be required by an individual program: sociology, exercise physiology, philosophy, English composition, speech, micro-computer application anthropology, and calculus. GPA in the prerequisite coursework, as well as overall GPA, are two of the most heavily weighted admission criteria in the student selection process. Other selection criteria include: 1. Diverse clinical experiences (observing, working, volunteering) to ensure a well developed appreciation of the physical therapy profession. The opportunity to work with physical therapists and other health care professionals is a valuable experience and an important inclusion in the application for physical therapy school. An in-patient experience, an out-patient experience, and an experience in a specialized area of physical therapy are recommended. DePauw's Winter Term provides a mechanism for students to complete internships in physical therapy settings. In addition to Winter Term, students can also gain these experiences around their coursework or during the summer. 2. Scores on the Graduate Record Exam and/or the Miller Analogy Test. 3. Personal qualities, motives, and characteristics evident from narrative statements, personal interview, and letters of recommendation. Pre-physical therapy students at DePauw are encouraged to
take advantage of information and programs sponsored by the Health
Sciences Advising Committee. The Committee disseminates information via
meetings, e-mails, career fairs, speakers, and the health sciences web
page (www.depauw.edu/admin/arc/healthsciences/hsprereq). The web page
contains information not only on physical therapy but also on on
pre-nursing, pre-dental, pre-med, athletic training (sports medicine),
medical technology, and pre-physician assistant. A major is offered in health and physical performance with emphasis in sports medicine. This major is pursued by students with an interest in athletic training or in other health science fields that relate to sports medicine. Students in the sports medicine emphasis typically continue their education by completing post-baccalaureate programs in areas such as physical therapy, physician assistant, nursing, wellness, nutrition, athletic training, exercise physiology, health-care administration or medical school. Students should carefully plan (in consultation with their advisor or with a member of the Health Sciences Advising Committee) a course of study at DePauw that will fulfill prerequisites for admission into a post-baccalaureate program in one of the aforementioned areas. Students who plan to complete the HPP major with sports medicine emphasis should also explore the DePauw University Athletic Training Education Program, which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). For this program, there is a selective admission process that admits approximately eight students each year. Students may apply in the spring of their first year or in the fall of their sophomore year. Interested students should contact the program director for the application requirements and for additional information on the program (see Section III, Health and Physical Performance). In addition to completing the HPP core courses and the sports medicine emphasis courses, the program has a three-phase clinical education component. Clinical education is conducted in DePauw's two athletic training room facilities under the supervision and direction of certified athletic trainers. A variety of medical specialists and allied health personnel also contribute to student learning in the program. Following graduation from DePauw, students who have successfully completed the program are eligible to sit for the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification exam. Students in this program are advised to further their education with post-baccalaureate study in athletic training or other allied health areas. Athletic trainer certification with an additional allied health credential gained through post-baccalaureate study increases an individual's employment opportunities and, in some cases, their advancement potential. Regardless of a student's major, internships with sports medicine professionals can be structured and fulfilled through the DePauw Winter Term. Internships can be completed in hospitals, medical offices, out-patient physical therapy clinics and other settings. Graduate and professional programs expect that program applicants will have developed an understanding and appreciation of the health profession for which they aspire. A Winter Term internship can be a valuable experience that leads to new insights and broadened perspectives. Observation, volunteer work and summer employment are other ways that a student may gain experiences specific to sports medicine and the health professions.
Students interested in sports medicine should consult with their advisor, a
member
of the Health Sciences Advising Committee or the director of the Athletic
Training
Education Program. The bachelor's degree is a requirement for admission to seminaries accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). The following recommendations are in general agreement with those of the ATS. Pre-seminary students should gain the tools of liberal education:
In addition, the pre-seminary student benefits from knowledge of philosophy,
For further information, see the advisor for the pre-ministry program. As a prerequisite to admission, most law schools expect a
student to have acquired a sound liberal arts education, but without regard to any set of
prescribed courses Successful legal study requires well developed speaking, writing, and analytical skills. For the pre-law students DePauw's W, S, and Q competency requirements address these expectations. In addition, such academic skills ought to develop from the student's work in any number of courses and in a wide range of disciplines as an integral part of the liberal arts experience. Along with the GPA, the Law School Aptitude Test provides the most important statistical data for admissions consideration. The LSAT, taken at the end of the student's junior year or early in his or her senior year, seeks to measure the candidate's verbal abilities and logical and analytical skills. Extracurricular activities, leadership positions, internships of various kinds, summer employment, off-campus experiences, and a demonstrated sense of purpose are additional qualities valued by law admissions committees, but they should not be seen as substitutes for a good GPA or LSAT result. At DePauw, students thinking of law school, whatever their undergraduate major, are counseled on an individual basis by their faculty advisor or by the pre-law advisor. ROTC Programs DePauw University students interested in being commissioned as Air
Force
All students at DePauw University are eligible for the Air Force ROTC
classes. A
Students must go to a field training camp between their sophomore and junior
The commissioning requirements may be met in either a four-year or a
two-year AS 101-102. Introduction to the United States Air Force Today 1/2 course each semester This course focuses
on the Air Force in the contemporary world through a study of 1/2 course each semester This course includes
the study of the development of air power from balloons and 3/4 course each semester An integrated
management course emphasizing the individual as a manager in the Air 3/4 course each semester Analysis of the
United States' foreign and defense policies with emphasis on the ROTC is a college elective open to all full-time students at DePauw University. Upon completion of the course curriculum, students earn a commission as an officer in the Active or Reserve Component Forces.
The ROTC program builds students' leadership expertise, communication skills
Qualified students must satisfy certain administrative requirements for enrollment
and Students who receive ROTC training in high school and veterans should contact the ROTC program office at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and university Registrar concerning credit for part or all of the ROTC Basic Course. Graduate students who can commit to two full time years of graduate study should contact the Army ROTC program office concerning an accelerated program if they so desire to obtain a commission upon graduation.
Credits received as a result of successfully completing military science
courses may Scholarships. The Department of the Army
annually awards a number of four-,
Four-year scholarships are open to high school graduates prior to entering
Army about the scholarship
program may be obtained by writing the Enrollment Officer or Professor of Military
Science, U.S. Army ROTC Wabash Battalion, Indiana State University,
This course provides an introduction to the Army and an insight to the military. Basic concepts of the personal conduct of soldiers and how they relate to our national values. An overview of basic military principles and how they relate to recent military operations will be discussed.
Explains the
leadership process as affected by the relationship of individual
differences,
A voluntary period
of five weeks training at Fort Knox, Ky., designed for students who 1/2 course Develops leadership
abilities through classroom instruction in physical conditioning, 1/2 course Examines the
organization, weapons, special equipment and typical missions
Students who have
completed 351, 352 attend a five-week ROTC summer course at
Analyzes the
concepts of motivation theory and techniques of military leadership.
Continuing
development of the concepts, techniques and exercises conducted in 351.
The principles of
Army administration, personnel management, logistics management,
Fifth-Year Intern Program
The Fifth-Year Intern program at DePauw University was instituted in 1989-1990 as a jointly sponsored effort by the Student Congress and the Academic Affairs Office to enrich and extend the DePauw liberal arts experience for a select number of graduating seniors. Fifth-Year Interns receive a stipend to carry out a detailed individual project intended to benefit the DePauw community in some significant way, and they are permitted to take a limited number of courses tuition-free. The program is open to all graduating seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. The project should provide a demonstrable benefit to the DePauw community, defined broadly to include both the academic and non-academic life of the campus. An ideal proposal will offer a tangible benefit to the student as well, providing, for instance, the chance to carry out a long-desired project or to gain valuable experience in an area of interest. The project must be sponsored by a DePauw faculty or staff member with whom the student will work to develop the proposal, including budget where appropriate, and who agrees to provide continuing support and supervision during the project. Fifth-year students are expected to submit to the faculty/staff sponsor and to the associate dean of academic affairs a detailed report at the end of the fall and spring semesters. Coursework: An additional goal of the program is to broaden the liberal arts experience by allowing students to continue their DePauw studies tuition-free. Fifth-Year interns, who are expected to be in residence at DePauw during the year, may take one course during each semester. Courses may be taken both inside and outside the undergraduate major, and may be taken for a grade or on a pass/fail basis. Fifth-Year interns are enrolled as special status students; for registration purposes, they are given senior priority. Courses taken during the fifth year are listed on the DePauw transcript, but grades are not calculated into the undergraduate GPA. The associate dean of academic affairs, who coordinates the program, serves as the faculty advisor. Finances: Fifth-Year interns receive a stipend from the University as well as tuition remission for courses taken. Room arrangements in University housing are possible on a space-available basis. Students are responsible for all other costs, including other living expenses, medical fees, activity fess, course-related fees, and the like. Fifth-Year interns are not eligible for University financial aid, including work study, and since they are not enrolled in a degree program, they may have to begin paying off student loans. For Further Information: Please direct any
questions to Ken Kirkpatrick, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, at
765-658-4439 or at kjkirk@depauw.edu. The DePauw Institute is a specially designed program for selected first-year students. Students arrive on campus a week earlier than the rest of the first-year class. The week includes a strong focus on academic preparation coupled with workshops designed to improve study and time-management skills. DePauw faculty and mentors for various scholarship programs work closely with students during the week to help them make the transition to college as smooth as possible. |
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