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Academic Programs: The Core Requirement
At Albion, the general education requirement is referred to as "the core." Students begin to fulfill the core in their first semester with Liberal
Arts 101; some will be able to complete much of the core requirement by the end of their first year.
I. Liberal Arts 101 (First-Year Seminar; 1 unit)
II. Modes of Inquiry (1 unit in each)
Textual Analysis
Artistic Creation and
Analysis
Scientific Analysis
Modeling and Analysis
Historical and Cultural
Analysis
III. Category Requirements (1 unit in each)
Environmental Studies
Ethnicity Studies
Gender Studies
Global Studies
Students must also complete a distribution as follows: one unit in fine arts (art and art history, music, theatre, honors), two units in
humanities (English, foreign languages, philosophy, religious studies, honors), two units in mathematics or natural sciences (biology,
chemistry, computer science, geological sciences, mathematics, physics, honors
| Academic Programs: The Minor Option
In addition to their major, students have the option of choosing a minor in a different area of specialization. Most academic departments
offer at least one minor; specific requirements for the various minors are available from the departments.
Requirements in minors for students pursuing teacher certification are available from the Education Department. (Academic departmental
minor requirements and the teaching departmental minor requirements may vary; students must contact the Education Department regarding
specific requirements.)
Interdepartmental minors are also an option, offered through the cooperation of several academic departments. Students having specific
questions regarding these minors should contact the Registrar's Office.
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Albion College Catalog 2006-2007 Academic Programs Minor Option
5/8/2006
http://www.albion.edu/academics/catalog/programs/minor.asp
| Academic Programs: Institutes
Albion's Institutes integrate theoreticaland practical learning in distinctive and challenging ways. Intended for students who desire
preprofessional preparation and academic work focused in a specialty area, the Institutes each have a specific curriculum and may include
an internship, a capstone experience and opportunities for independent research. Successful completion of an Institute's program, which is
noted on the student's academic transcript, confers an advantage in gaining admission to graduate or professional school or in beginning a
career.
Prentiss M. Brown Honors Institute
The Prentiss M. Brown Honors Institute is designed for students interested in challenges and opportunities that go beyond those offered by
traditional lecture and laboratory courses. Through small discussion classes, field trips, retreats, guest lecturers, independent research and
individualized faculty mentoring, the Institute provides a stimulating variet
| The Carl A. Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute for Professional Management combines the traditional strengths of the liberal arts with the
knowledge, skills and experiences necessary for entry into leadership and management positions in today's global environment. Since 1973,
the Gerstacker Institute has earned an excellent reputation for preparing corporate executives, entrepreneurs, accountants, non-profit
managers, attorneys and family business owners. In addition, a high percentage of Institute graduates have attended top-tier business and
law schools.
Two academic programs are possible within the Institute. One is the Gerstacker Institute concentration, which is for students who major in
economics and management. The other is the management minor--Gerstacker track for students who have a major in a field other than
economics and management. Students must be admitted to the Institute prior to pursuing either of these programs of study.
Gerstacker Concentration Studen
| Special Education in Physical Education (Physical Education 360)
Urban Politics and Policy (Political Science 308)
Political and Social Movements (Political Science 319)
U.S. Latino/Chicano Literature and Culture (Spanish 362)
3. An ethnic studies-related internship (one-half to one unit) in the local community, in ethnic communities elsewhere in the United States,
or study and research in ancestral communities or multi-ethnic communities outside the United States. (See also p. 108.)
4. ETHN 370, Ethnic Studies in Theory and Practice (one unit).
Admission The ethnic studies concentration is open to all students, regardless of academic major. However, students must be accepted
into the program and should apply no later than the second semester of their sophomore year. For more information and an application
form, contact Marcy Sacks (History), director of the concentration.
Human Services
Albion's human services concentration is designed to allow students to explor
| Requirements The women's studies concentration includesseven units, to be divided as follows:
1. WGS 106, Introduction to Women's Studies(one unit). All students must take Introduction to Women's Studies, unless exempted by the
Women's and Gender Studies Program chair.
2. WGS 360, Feminist Theory (one unit). All students must take Feminist Theory, unless exempted by the Women's and Gender Studies
Program chair.
3. Two units from the following courses*:
The Anthropology of Sex and Gender (A S 332)
The Sociology of Sex and Gender (A S 333)
Women and Art (Art History 310)
Goddesses in Art (Art History 316)
Women in the Economy (E M 271)
Women and Literature (English 243)
Gay and Lesbian Literature (English 285)
Victorian Sexualities (English 337)
Eighteenth Century Culture Shocks (English 338)
Redeeming Eve: Renaissance Women's Writing (English 345)
French Women Writers and Feminist Criticism (French 320)
History of Women in the U.S., 1877-present (Histor
| Academic Programs: Combined Preprofessional Courses
Students planning professional careers are urged to complete a bachelor's degree from Albion before entering a professional school. Albion
has, however, established "combined course" arrangements with a number of accredited professional schools in career areas such as
engineering, health sciences, natural resources and public policy. A student who has met both Albion's requirements for the combined
course program and those established by the particular professional school enters the professional school at the end of his or her junior year
at Albion College. After the successful completion of the equivalent of 7.5 units, the student qualifies for a bachelor of arts degree from
Albion. After completion of the professional program, the student qualifies for the professional degree from the other school or the
opportunity to earn certification. Students may obtain information on approved combined course programs from the reg
| of Queensland in Brisbane (enrollment: 27,000) offers the following fields of study: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies,
Australian studies, botany, business/management, marine science, psychology, religion and zoology. At Griffith University, fields of study
include: tourism, communication, music, information technology, environmental science, film and television studies, commerce and
multimedia. Students in both of these programs live in university residences.
James Cook University (JCU), another AustraLearn university, is located in Townsville near the Great Barrier Reef. JCU is a world leader
in environmental and biological research but also has strong programs in education, psychology, business, creative arts, health and social
sciences. Students may enroll either during the fall or spring semester. Housing is in university residences.
The Center for Rainforest Studies provides the opportunity to study the ecology of Australia's rainforest and look at issu
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Albion College Catalog 2006-2007 Academic Programs Off-Campus Study
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| Academic Programs: Academic Skills Center
The Academic Skills Center (ASC), located in the Mudd Learning Center, provides a variety of peer tutoring and academic assistance
services for Albion College students. In addition, the ASC has three centers that offer professional assistance in learning skills, quantitative
skills and writing. See the ASC Web site (www.albion.edu/asc/) for current information regarding subject area help rooms, to submit
requests for peer tutors, or to request appointments with ASC staff. All services of the Academic Skills Center are free to Albion College
students.
Disabilities Services (Learning Support Center)
The Learning Support Center coordinates services and accommodations for students with disabilities. These services are provided in
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and are intended to remove
barriers to participation in the college environment. Examples of a
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