Catalog: Albion College Academic Programs | |
| Academic Programs: Introduction Curriculum Overview At the heart of the Albion Experience is an intellectually stimulating commitment to the liberal arts. Albion's core curriculum is a program of learning that is initiated with the First-Year Seminar and culminates with the conferring of the bachelor's degree. Students begin their academic careers in a First-Year Seminar designed to familiarize them with the liberal arts tradition in an intimate classroom environment that fosters open communication, nurtures critical thinking, and promotes improvement in writing and speaking. Albion is committed ... | |
| Computer Science, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Honors Two units in social science (can be from same department) Anthropology and Sociology, Economics and Management, History, Political Science, Psychology, Speech Communication, Honors One unit in fine arts Art and Art History, Music, Theatre, Honors Major Requirement Departmental Majors Interdepartmental Majors Individually Designed Majors Units for Major: 8-10 Electives Departmental and Interdepartmental Minors Anthropology and Sociology Art Art History Athletic Training Biology Chemistry Communication Studies Computer ... | |
| Institutes Brown Honors Institute Institute for the Study of the Environment Ford Institute for Public Policy and Service Gerstacker Institute for Professional Management Liberal Arts Institute for Pre-Medical and Health Care Studies Shurmur Education Institute Interdisciplinary Minors Asian Studies Gender Studies Women's Studies Concentrations Environmental Science Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies Human Services Law, Justice, and Society Mass Communication Neuroscience Professional Management Public Policy and Service Women's Studies General Electives Units for Electives: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 1. require the creation or performance, and the analysis of works of art; 2. work with culturally produced rather than naturally occurring objects or experiences that have artistic, social or historical significance (for example, art objects, works of literature or various types of performances); 3. introduce appropriate forms of critical inquiry and analysis, including area-specific vocabularies, materials, techniques and/or methodologies; 4. encourage students to become critical and introspective about their cultural experiences; 5. focus on the methods and materials by which the work produces ... | |
| approved course meets the following criteria: 1. It must foster inquiry into the cultural construction of ethnicity. 2. It must focus on the perspectives that ethnicity brings to the discipline. 3. It must place the issues of ethnicity in their historical context. This may include the rediscovery of marginalized texts. 4. It must provide students with the opportunity to examine their own experiences with ethnicity. Gender Studies Students are required to take one unit from the list of courses approved as satisfying the gender studies requirement (see www.albion.edu/registrar/ ). Many of ... | |
| Academic Programs: The Writing Competence Requirement Continuous development as a writer is a central part of a liberal arts education. All first-year students and new transfer students are required to take a written placement examination during orientation. The majority of students are placed into and encouraged to enroll in English 101, English Composition. Some students will be invited to enroll in English 101H, the honors section of English Composition. English 101 and 101H serve as prerequisites for all other writing courses. Those students who are placed into English 100, Writing Essentials, ... | |
| Academic Programs: The Major Requirement The major requirement represents learning mastery in an area of specialization. Majors are possible in three separate areas the departmental major, the interdepartmental major and the individually designed major. Departmental major requirements are determined by each of the academic departments. These include a maximum of 10 required units in the department as well as possible cognates within other areas. A student may declare two majors. Requirements for departmental majors are revised periodically, and full details appear in each departmental description ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| Academic Programs: The First-Year Experience The William Atwell Brown, Jr., and Mary Brown Vacin First-Year Experience assists students in making the transition from high school to college. Through a broad array of academic and co-curricular programs, the First-Year Experience provides a foundation for students that will sustain them throughout their undergraduate years and that will enable them to achieve their academic and personal goals. The principal features of the program are described below. Academic and General Advising The advising process begins during new student orientation and ... | |
| Academic Programs: Foundation for Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (FURSCA) The Foundation for Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (FURSCA) was established to promote and support student research, original scholarship and creative efforts in all disciplines. Through a number of programs, taking place at all points in a student's career at Albion, FURSCA can help students pursue independent study in their areas of interest. Students work closely with a faculty mentor to develop and carry out research or other creative projects. Participation ... | |
| Academic Programs: The Foundation for Interdisciplinary Study (FIS) The Foundation for Interdisciplinary Study (FIS) focuses resources on empowering faculty to integrate interdisciplinary study into their courses and their pedagogy. Faculty members are encouraged to reach across traditional disciplines and explore new ideas, engage in collaborative projects and develop innovative new courses and teaching approaches. The term "foundation" conveys a dual meaning of being a philosophical underpinning for a liberal arts education and an administrative entity providing funds for innovative projects. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| Admission Students must apply for admission to the Institute and the concentrations that it sponsors. Normally this step is taken as part of the application process to the College, and most members are admitted as incoming students. Students may also apply during their first two years at the College. Apply to the Institute for the Study of the Environment. Contact the director for more information. Environmental Sciences Concentration The environmental sciences concentration is intended for students who are majoring in one of the sciences offered at Albion and who are planning a career in ... | |
| 4. ENVN 220, Economics, Ethics and Environmental Policy (one unit). 5. One course in statistics from the Mathematics Department. 6. Attendance at a series of seminars each semester. In these, students who completed internships the previous semester will report on them, and other items of general interest, such as graduate schools and careers, will be discussed. Environmental Studies Concentration The environmental studies concentration is designed for students who have an interest in environmental issues and plan careers in related fields. The choice of courses for this concentration is more ... | |
| in Costa Rica, river sediments in Michigan, contaminated marshes in New York State ... , D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago, Michigan state and local government, and sites ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| and awareness of the world around them. They have above average high school grades and standardized test scores. The application process includes completion of an essay and a personal interview with the director. Students may apply for the Institute along with, or subsequent to, applying to the College. Students admitted to the Gerstacker Institute may be considered for scholarships which are separate from other aid awarded by Albion College. These endowed scholarships are awarded on the basis of high school academic achievement, leadership experiences and college entrance examination scores. ... | |
| Institute equips students seeking teacher certification and professional preparation with a distinctive and relevant undergraduate education that combines the following qualities: the depth of a major in a discipline; the breadth and interdisciplinary focus of an innovative core curriculum; an array of practical skills in classroom teaching; a thorough understanding of and engagement with broad issues impacting education; and the ethics of civic responsibility and affirming diversity. The distinctive focus of the Shurmur Education Institute is to link the Albion College teacher certification ... | |
| Academic Programs: Concentrations A concentration is a program of study taken in addition to a major. The purpose of a concentration, which includes an internship, is to help a student explore specific career possibilities within the framework of a liberal arts education. Six to eight units are normally required for a concentration, including all course work and the internship. See also the concentrations affiliated with Institutes: environmental sciences, environmental studies, professional management and public service (described in the preceding section). Environmental Science Environmental ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| Social and Cultural Context Provides the theory and knowledge necessary to perceive the significance of social and cultural contexts for understanding diverse ways of life. This area would be satisfied by one of the following: Race and Ethnicity (Anthropology and Sociology 345) Social Stratification (Anthropology and Sociology 370) Christian Ethics (Religious Studies 242) Admission Admission to the human services concentration is based on genuine interest in exploring one or more of the human services areas and evidence of academic ability. Students must apply for admission to the concentration ... | |
| This concentration is designed to supplement a chosen academic major by providing course work which focuses on issues and choices in selected mass communication areas. Requirements The concentration consists of six units of credit contracted between the candidate and the director of the concentration: one required course, a one-unit internship and four units of electives. The following courses are required in the concentration: 1. Communication Studies 205, Mass Communication (one unit). 2. A writing course from the following list: English 203, 205, 207, 308, 310. 3. Internship (one or two ... | |
| Neuroscience I (covers basic systems, behavioral and cognitive neuroscience) (NEUR 241, with prerequisite Psychology 101) Neuroscience II (covers molecular and cellular neuroscience) (NEUR 242, with prerequisites Neuroscience 241 and Biology 195) Chemistry 121 2. Four of the following courses, selected from at least two different departments: Biology 301 Cell Biology 314 Comparative Anatomy 317 Genetics 324 Developmental Biology 341 General Physiology 361 Immunobiology 362 Molecular Biology 366 Endocrinology 368 Behavioral Ecology Philosophy 306 Neuroscience and Ethics 315 Epistemology ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| Note: Only two courses may count for the major and the women's studies concentration. No more than two courses from sections 3 and 4 of the concentration may be taken in any one department. Any exemptions from the requirements must be approved by the Women's and Gender Studies Program chair. A course for the gender studies category requirement may count toward the concentration only if it comes from the courses listed in sections 3 and 4. *Other courses may count in these categories. Please consult with the Women's and Gender Studies Program chair. Admission Students must be accepted into ... | |
| Academic Programs: Other Internship Opportunities Students may select full-time internships ranging from working on a newspaper to serving as a pastoral care assistant in a hospital. An upto-date file of internships, along with national directories, is maintained in the Office of Career Development. Although a number of concentrations have required internship components, internships may be taken by students from all majors. Students interested in a specific area work under the joint supervision of a faculty member and a qualified professional in the field. Students should consult with the director ... | |
| biology courses. The University of Michigan Medical School requires biochemistry. ... As of 2007, the Michigan State University College of Veterinary ... | |
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| Columbia University, the University of Michigan, Case Western Reserve University and ... Michigan Technological University which ... | |
| Colleges Association, Inc., (GLCA), a Michigan nonprofit corporation. Students in any ... | |
| Cost Tuition and maintenance costs for off-campus programs usually do not exceed what a student pays for regular tuition, room and board on campus. However, when costs exceed those of Albion College's regular fees, students will be required to pay the difference. Students are billed through Albion College and must have paid in full prior to beginning the off-campus program. Other important items to note about costs for off-campus study include: There is a one-time off-campus administrative fee of $280 that is added to the regular Albion fees. Costs for transportation to and from an off-campus ... | |
| from language programs abroad. Center for International Education (CIE) The Center for International Education (CIE) coordinates off-campus study programs for all students participating in the programs described in this catalog. Many of the descriptions that follow come from the individual program brochures. For more information, check with the director of the CIE. Africa Kenya A full-year study opportunity in Nairobi is offered under the auspices of Kalamazoo College. Students study Kiswahili, enroll in the University of Nairobi and undertake an independent research project. All participants ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| Students also may choose the Boston University Paris Internship Pro gram, combining intensive French language study and liberal arts courses in French with an eight-week internship. Participants may choose to live either in a dormitory or with a family. Studio art students may spend a semester at the Marchutz School in Aix en-Provence where they enroll in the Studio Seminar, the Art Criticism Seminar and one art history class. Students also study French. Housing is with a French family. A summer session is available. The Institute for American Universities administers this program. Germany ... | |
| United Kingdom Albion College sponsors a full-year program at the London School of Economics where students study a variety of subjects, e.g., anthropology, economics, mathematics, operational research, philosophy and sociology. Participants live in university-owned dormitories. There is also a summer school option. There are semester, summer and full-year opportunities at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England and the University of Stirling, Scotland. Semester or full-year options also are available at the University of Aberdeen through the Scotland Program (GLCA-recognized program). ... | |
| North America: Mexico, U.S.A. and Canada Border Studies Program This GLCA-recognized fall-semester program in El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua focuses on the Mexican-United States border region, which offers a unique view of how nations, cultures and languages interact to create what is known as border culture. Students take courses about the border region, labor history and cultural conflict resolution. They also can select a course at the University of Texas at El Paso. Students complete individual field studies or independent research projects. Some internships are possible. ... | |
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| . The library is a participant in the Michigan Electronic Library (MeLCaT), an online ... materials from other participating Michigan libraries. In addition, the library ... s archives, United MethodistChurch West Michigan Conference archives, student honors ... | |
| Academic Programs: Information Technology Albion College has been recognized as a leader in providing technology resources and support to students, faculty and staff. The Information Technology staff provides superior technical skills and customer service to the campus community. Powering Albion College's high-speed network is a fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet backbone that extends to every residence hall room, public lab, faculty office and classroom. In addition, the College has a wireless net-work with significant campus coverage. These networks are connected to the Internet via a fractional ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| Academic Programs: Co-Curricular Programs Albion College offers opportunities for students with interests in everything from computers to art opportunities offered both inside and outside of the classroom. Anna Howard Shaw Women's Center --See the Student Life section of this catalog for more information. Print and Electronic Media Students interested in writing, editing, layout and broadcasting may wish to take advantage of several campus opportunities. Students interested in journalism may work for The Pleiad, the weekly campus newspaper, or The Albionian, the yearbook. The campus literary ... | |
| societies, founded in 1776. The Beta of Michigan chapter was established at Albion in ... | |
| Geology Sigma Gamma Epsilon (national) History Phi Alpha Theta (national) Mathematics Kappa Mu Epsilon (national) Music Pi Kappa Lambda (national) Physics Sigma Pi Sigma (national) Political Science Pi Sigma Alpha (national) Psychology Psi Chi (national) Public Policy Pi Sigma Sigma (national) Many departments also have their own clubs designed to encourage interest and to supplement the work in the classroom. Departmental awards are given on a broad range of criteria to students in the form of prizes, honors and other distinctions. Students are urged to familiarize themselves with the ... | |
| Scholarships and Fellowships for Study in the United States The scholarships and fellowships listed below are awarded nationally to undergraduate students who wish to continue their studies in the areas specified by the respective program. Because the selection process for these awards is highly competitive, students are strongly encouraged to consult with the campus advisers for these programs during the application process. Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship Program The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides scholarships to college seniors or recent college graduates of high need to enable ... | |
