Adrian is a liberal arts college with many career development resources. Adrian’s academic programs are designed to increase the student’s understanding of the great areas of culture, to encourage exploration of individual interests and to provide depth of knowledge in one or more specific disciplines. The curriculum offers a foundation for professional and graduate training in many areas.

Sensitivity to the career needs of each student is also stressed. Departmental faculty members, together with the staff of the Bonner Center for Advising and Career Development, offer career counseling and other services to help students focus their vocational goals.

Students are expected to graduate under the departmental and curricular requirements published in the Adrian College Catalog in effect the year they matriculate. However, the right is reserved to change requirements for graduation at any time as a means of keeping pace with the educational, scientific and technological developments affecting various curricula. Though such changes may be applied to students already enrolled, every effort will be made to give them the benefit of the new educational program without imposing undue hardship.

The right is reserved to refuse any or all previous credit earned by persons with less than a baccalaureate degree who have terminated their attendance at college for any reason and who have failed to return for additional credit within a period of six years from the date of termination.

Adrian College maintains a high standard of academic honesty. Dishonesty in assignments, examinations or other academic work is considered an extremely serious offense.

Requirements for graduation and the most important academic regulations are contained in this section. More information about administrative procedures appears in the Student Handbook, which is issued to all students each fall.

Adrian College is authorized by its Board of Trustees to grant the following degrees: Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Business Administration. Students in one of the baccalaureate degree programs must make application for their degree during the first semester of their final year and must indicate the specific degree to be conferred. Students in the associate degree program must make application for their degree at the start of their third semester.

In addition, all students who come to Adrian College as full-time freshmen must complete the Introduction to College Experience course.

No more than eight hours of any combination of the following courses may count toward the 124 hours required: all music ensembles; any activity courses in music and theatre; and any applied music course for non-music majors and minors.

The following distribution requirements are designed to emphasize liberal education through a broad understanding of the liberal arts. To accomplish this goal, students are expected to complete nine 3- or 4-credit hour courses in separate academic departments. These courses are distributed across three different areas of study. Distribution courses may also meet major, non-Western and writing intensive requirements.

By taking courses in the history or practice of the visual and performing arts (art, design, theatre, music, dance) students gain insight into the creative process.

Study of the humanities involves the search for meaning and understanding through literary, historical, religious and philosophical texts. Courses in the humanities engage students through reading, discussing and writing about fundamental questions of human identity. It is expected that students who have completed humanities courses will continue reading literary, historical, religious and philosophical works independently.

Students of the social sciences observe and analyze the interactions of people or groups of people and the variables and contexts that affect those interactions. Social science courses teach methods of investigation including hypothesis generation and evaluation (employing quantitative or qualitative data analysis) and theory building or examine the results of the application of those methods.

Students of science should develop an understanding of an aspect of the continuum of natural or physical events from the atom to the universe. This is accomplished through lecture, laboratory and field experiences which teach the general scientific method of empirical data gathering; hypothesis generation and validation; and theory building. It is expected that students will, through the study of these courses, enhance their problem-solving skills, develop a healthy skepticism, learn how to ask significant questions and develop skill in gathering and analyzing both descriptive and quantitative information.

In mathematics courses students develop analytical, quantitative, numerical and logical skills based on the content of Intermediate Algebra.

Today’s global village requires the responsible citizen to be aware of the values, languages, economies, religions and structures of other societies. Because most students are introduced to western societies throughout their education, Adrian College students are expected to learn about societies that are not historically European. In addition to the study of topics in specific non-western courses, students are encouraged to complete independent studies on non-western topics and to study abroad.

Adrian College graduates are expected to be able to demonstrate effective writing, speaking, foreign language and computational skills upon graduation. Because these skills are so important to sound competence in these areas, students complete the required courses very early in their academic careers.

(English 101) Virtually all professionals – whether in business, education, science or service – are expected to communicate effectively in writing. This English course, normally taken in the freshman year, is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop and refine college-level writing skills.

(Communication Arts and Sciences 102) Professional success depends on the ability to communicate orally — both formally and informally, with other individuals or in large groups. Students are therefore required to take this beginning level course in oral communication, usually during one of the first three semesters of study.

(Modern Languages and Cultures) The College requires that students learn a second language to the novice level, so that they have basic language-learning skills and are confident of their ability to communicate with a native speaker in another language. Students must fulfill this requirement by taking two semesters of the same language if they start with a beginning level I course. A student who places into a level II course will satsify the requirement by completing the course. A student who places into the third semester of a language has satisfied the foreign language skills requirement. Students placing into a 300-level course will be awarded 4 hours of credit for the level III course (MLC 223, 243, 263) at the completion of the 300-level course and having earned a grade of C or better. Students who are fluent in a second language may see the chairperson of the Modern Languages and Cultures department for methods of waiving the Language Skills requirement.

(Exercise Science 100) Physical health and wellness have historically been part of the ideal of a liberally educated person. Students will be introduced to the principles of fitness and wellness and will be encouraged to establish habits and skills that will enhance their quality of life.

(Mathematics 101) Mathematical understanding is essential to success in virtually every area: the understanding of symmetry and proportion in art, harmonics in music, statistics in the social sciences and humanities, patterns in the sciences. Therefore all students are expected to demonstrate basic college-level competency. For some students, this is competency in college algebra, especially important for students who plan to pursue careers in business, the sciences and social sciences. For others, this may be demonstrated by proficiency in mathematics applications including statistics, pattern recognition and finance.

A student must select at least one major area of study in any one of the following academic programs:

Accountancy; Art; Arts Management; Biology; Business Administration; Chemistry; Communication Arts and Sciences; Criminal Justice; Earth Science; Economics; English; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies; Exercise Science; French; German; Health, Physical Education and Recreation; History; Human Services; Interior Design; International Business; International Studies; Mathematics; Music; Musical Theatre; Philosophy- Religion; Physics; Political Science; Psychology; Religion; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre.

Students planning to earn double majors are required to seek the guidance and approval of both departments before declaring each major.

Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Medical Technology.

The Individually Designed Major must be designated during the first semester of the sophomore year for the associate’s degree candidate, and not later than the second semester of the sophomore year for the baccalaureate degree candidate. In some instances an earlier decision may be necessary in order to meet all requirements within the normal length of the degree program.

Students completing elementary certification in teacher education may elect to complete three teaching minors rather than a major to fulfill this graduation requirement.

To be eligible for graduation, a student must receive a cumulative grade point average of C or 2.00, based on all course work completed at Adrian College or programs of study approved by the College.

To compute a student’s grade point average for a single semester, the academic points earned are divided by the number of semester hours attempted as if no repeats were taken. To compute the cumulative grade point average, the total academic points earned are divided by the total number of semester hours attempted.

In computing the grade point average, all semester hours attempted will be included for which a student has received the grades A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, and F. No attempted hours will be counted for grades of NC, W or I unless the I is not made up within the time limit.

A student may improve the grade point average by repeating a course in which the final grade was less than C and improving the grade. For more information, see page 74.

A student receives 4.0 academic points per hour of course credit for a course in which a grade of A+ or A is earned, 3.7 points per credit hour for a grade of A-, 3.3 points for a B+, 3 points for a B, 2.7 points for a B-, 2.3 points for a C+, 2 points for a C, 1.7 points for a C-, 1.3 points for a D+, 1 point for a D, .7 for a D- and no points for grades of F, I, NC, or W.

Graduation from Adrian College requires completion of the last 34 hours at the College or in programs approved by Adrian College. With the approval of the Registrar, a maximum of 10 hours of the last 34 hours may be taken elsewhere depending upon the number of hours previously earned in residence.

To qualify for approved off-campus programs, the student must have earned a minimum of 34 hours in residence.

Graduation from Adrian College with an Associate of Arts degree requires completion of the last 17 hours at the College or in programs approved by Adrian College. With the approval of the Registrar, a maximum of five hours of the last 17 hours may be taken elsewhere.

During the freshman year, academic advisors are assigned to all freshmen to monitor academic progress and help each student begin fulfilling distribution requirements. The advisor approves the student’s schedule of classes each semester and assists in planning the degree program, but it is the student’s responsibility to fulfill all graduation requirements.

The Registrar’s Office prepares and maintains a progress report for each student who declares a major during the sophomore year. These reports indicate progress toward graduation and outline requirements to be completed in the student’s major and degree program. Students and their advisors are provided with updated progress reports prior to each preregistration period.

Students may petition the Academic Status Review Committee for exceptions to rules concerning academic policies, procedures and graduation requirements due to extenuating circumstances. The committee will consider only those petitions that have first been reviewed by the academic advisor and that have been submitted far enough in advance that, if denied, the petitioner will have sufficient time for rescheduling or other appropriate action.

Senior petitions dealing with graduation requirements must be submitted prior to the last semester of attendance.

The Academic Status Review Committee reviews student records at the conclusion of each semester. A student who is failing to make normal progress toward graduation may be warned, placed on academic probation, advised to withdraw or be suspended from Adrian College.

This committee also reviews and acts on all academic petitions.

Class attendance is an integral part of the educational experience. Individual instructors set the attendance requirements for their classes. The student is responsible for missed classwork and for arranging with the instructor to make it up.

To become a member in full standing of one of the three upper classes, a student must have earned, for: sophomore standing – 24 semester hours; junior standing – 54 semester hours; senior standing – 90 semester hours.

Any student enrolled for 12 to 17 hours in any semester is considered a full-time student.

Students receiving Adrian College scholarships/grants must carry at least 12 hours to maintain eligibility. To receive state and federal assistance, students must carry at least six hours but benefits are prorated for fewer than 12 hours.

Any student classified as a sophomore or higher who is not on academic probation may carry one additional hour of academic credit of a physical education or theatre activity course or a music ensemble.

Any student classified as a sophomore or higher who has a B (3.00) cumulative average or who has attained a B average during the previous semester, may carry a maximum of two additional hours of academic credit. The student must pay an additional fee for electing the nineteenth hour. Under no circumstances will a student be permitted to carry 20 academic credit hours.

The grading system is as follows: A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, F, NC, I and W. (A plus or minus attached to a grade indicates achievement slightly above or below the grade level as described below.)

Any grade change, other than makeup of an incomplete, must be made within 30 calendar days of the first day of classes in the next regular semester. A grade change must be reported in writing by the instructor. All grade changes are subject to review by the Academic Status Review Committee.

At the end of each semester, a student’s grade report is mailed to the permanent address as it is on file in the Registrar’s Office. Mid-semester grade reports are mailed to campus addresses. Freshmen in the fall semester receive mid-semester grades from their advisors.

Only courses in which a student has earned a grade of C-, D+, D, D-, F or NC may be repeated. When a course is repeated, both grades will appear on the permanent record, with the second grade indicated as a "repeat." To figure grade point average, the higher grade is selected. If the second grade is higher, the point differential between the old and the new grade is added to the cumulative points. The hours attempted for the repeat are not counted a second time. Courses must be repeated at Adrian College;

In order to add or drop a course after completing pre-registration, a student must comply with the procedures set forth below. Any change to the contrary will be invalid.

Courses may be added or dropped within the first five class days. The advisor must sign to approve both drops and adds; the instructor must sign to approve all adds. Add/Drop forms must be obtained from and returned to the Registrar’s Office within the prescribed period. Courses cannot be added after the fifth day of classes.

A student desiring to withdraw from a course after the add-and-drop period must obtain signatures of both the instructor and the academic advisor. When the signed form is returned to the Registrar’s office, a grade of W will be recorded on the permanent record. No withdrawal forms will be accepted by the Registrar’s Office after 5 p.m. on the seventh class day after publication of midsemester grades. Students with severe illness or exceptional circumstances may petition the Academic Status Review Committee for late withdrawal.

The Dean’s List consists of full-time students whose grade point average (GPA) within a semester (at least 12 semester hours) is 3.50 or higher, and of part-time students who have averaged 3.50 or better for the last 12 semester hours of credit. Those part-time students who have been members before are eligible again once they have completed 12 semester hours since their prior listing. Semester hours earned during May and summer terms are not used in determining the Dean’s List.

Each student who has attained a 3.5 GPA at graduation will be entitled to the honor of cum laude; each student who has attained a 3.65 GPA will be entitled to the honor of magna cum laude; and each student who has attained a 3.80 GPA or above will be entitled to the honor of summa cum laude. In each case, the diploma will indicate the honor. All but the last full-time semester, or the equivalent, will be used to compute this average. Graduation honors will be determined based on all courses attempted at all institutions. Students must qualify for honors on both the combined grade point average and the Adrian only grade point average. The lower of the two GPAs will determine the level of honors.

To qualify for graduation honors, a student must complete at least 60 semester hours at Adrian College or approved off-campus programs and must be a candidate for the baccalaureate degree.

Departmental majors who have a 3.5 grade point average at the end of their junior year may write and present a project – thesis, portfolio or performance – in their senior year to be considered for departmental honors. The honors project will be directed by one or more faculty members from the student’s major department or two or more faculty members from different departments if the project is interdisciplinary. A student whose project is accepted by the department or departments will graduate with "departmental honors."

The Honors Ceremony is held each spring to recognize students who have received special honors during the period from January to January. At this time, the list of students earning Scholastic Honors is published, and departmental and other awards are presented.

Please see the departmental section of the catalog for details.

Scholastic Honors are awarded annually at the close of the first semester, based on all academic work between January and January; freshman, transfer and re-admitted student averages are based on grades in courses completed by the end of the first semester. The GPA required for Scholastic Honors is 3.75 to 4.0, and 3.5 to 3.74 for honorable mention. Eligibility for Scholastic Honors is based upon a minimum student load of 12 semester hours each for the fall and spring semesters.

Part-time students are eligible for Scholastic Honors upon completion of at least 12, 39, 72 and 107 semester hours of credit, maintaining the requisite GPA.

The Class of 1917 established the Scholarship Cup. Each year, based on grades from January to January, the full-time students having the highest academic averages have their names engraved upon the cup, thereby joining the ranks of outstanding Adrian College scholars. A small cup is presented to each winner.

Information contained in student records kept by Adrian College administrative offices is classified as follows:

Public Information. This classification includes name, address, telephone number, dates of attendance, current enrollment status, courses elected, honors awarded and degree earned. Public information may be released without student consent upon request from an inquirer who has established identity and reasonable need for the information.

Restricted Information. This includes grades earned, financial arrangements between the student and the College and academic and disciplinary actions taken by appropriate committees. Restricted information may be released to persons outside the College only with the student’s written consent or under legal process. Such information may be released to authorized College personnel with the understanding that it will be used in an ethical and professional manner.

Privileged Information. All information obtained in confidence and having protected status under the law and common professional practice is considered privileged information. It may be released only upon written request of the student and with the written consent of the College office in custody of the information, or under legal process.

Adrian College offers full opportunity for students to intensify or accelerate their studies during a four-week May term and a six-week summer term. The Schedule of Courses for these sessions is available at the Registrar’s Office in late March.

Transcripts are released only when requested in writing by the student. The first transcript is free; each additional copy costs $2. Transcripts may be transmitted via facsimile for a fee of $5 each. Transcripts will not be released for students who have failed to meet their financial obligations to the College. All charges of violations of the Student Code of Conduct must be resolved and all judicial sanctions must be completed before a diploma is granted or a transcript of credit issued.

Transfer credit is awarded for courses that are substantially equivalent to Adrian College courses or that are considered by the College to be liberal arts courses and for which the student has earned grades of C (2.00) or better. Credits are accepted on a credit-for-credit basis: 3 quarter hours equal 2 semester hours. Grades for transfer courses do not count in the Adrian College cumulative grade point average but will count toward the major, minor or teacher education averages. All grades received will be used to compute graduation honors. Grades received at another institution cannot be used to alter or remove Adrian College grade point deficiencies.

Transfer work from community, junior or two-year colleges does not count toward the required 30 hours of 300-400 level course work.

Transfer credit is accepted at the level at which it was earned at the institution of origin.

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 15 of the required 30 hours of 300-400 level credit at Adrian College.

No more than 30 semester hours of credit and 2 semester hours of physical education activity courses will be accepted for the associate’s degree.

No more than 60 semester hours of credit and 4 semester hours of physical education activity courses will be accepted from any accredited community, junior or other two-year college for the baccalaureate degree.

No more than 90 semester hours of credit, including a maximum of 4 semester hours of physical education activity courses, will be accepted from an accredited four-year college.

In order to complete a major at Adrian College, the lesser of 15 hours or 50 percent of the hours required by the department must be satisfactorily completed at Adrian. In order to complete a minor at Adrian College, 50 percent of the hours required by the department need to be completed at Adrian College. Final determination of the maximum amount of transfer credit accepted toward a major will be made by the department chairperson. Acceptable credits beyond the maximum will be recorded as general transfer credit.

The Registrar’s Office certifies veterans under the G.I. Bill and its extensions. Changes in enrollment status or current address must be reported to the Registrar’s Office. Changes regarding dependents should be sent directly to the Veteran’s Administration regional office in Detroit; forms for this purpose are available in the Registrar’s Office.

A complete record of classes taken and grades received is maintained in the Registrar’s Office. Updated individual Progress Reports are also available during the pre-registration period for each upcoming semester. With proper identification, individuals may examine these documents upon personal request.

Veterans on repeated probation may be advised to change curricula, repeat specific courses or take remedial courses. The Registrar's office must notify the Veterans' Administration if a veteran fails a course and must report his or her class attendance record in that course. Failure to achieve normal progress toward graduation may result in loss of certification.

Students who desire to withdraw from the College must follow the procedure outlined below.

If for any reason after you have registered for and attended classes, you are unable to continue in school, you must officially withdraw from the College and follow the procedure outlined below:

No student will be presumed to have officially withdrawn from the College until each of these steps has been completed in the order specified. Upon approved withdrawal from the College, grades of W with the withdrawal date will be recorded for the semester’s courses on the permanent record. Failure to follow the withdrawal procedure will result in recording grades of F on the permanent record.

Adrian is a participant in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. The College allows up to 30 hours of advanced placement credit. A score of 4 or 5 on an advanced placement examination automatically qualifies a student for advanced placement and advanced credit.

Credit may also be granted for scores of 6 or 7 on the International Baccalaureate Program, with possible credit for a 5, depending upon the recommendation of the appropriate academic department. Combined Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit may not exceed 30 hours.

Students placing into a 300-level foreign language course on the campus administered placement examination will be awarded 4 hours of credit for the Level III course (MLC 223, 243, or 263) at the completion of the 300-level course with a grade of C or better.

The Mathematics Department awards 4 hours of credit for Math 135 to students who place in 205 and receive a grade of B- or higher in the course. In addition, students may be placed, without advanced credit, in higher level courses in biology, communication arts and sciences and mathematics.

Advanced Placement (AP) Credit

The College Level Examination Program gives students the opportunity to validate and receive credit for college-level knowledge they already possess. CLEP examinations, administered by the College Entrance Examination Board, have been developed for this purpose. In recognition that students should receive college credit for proven college-level proficiency, Adrian will award college credit for examinations in Composition, Algebra, and Social Sciences and History. A maximum of 12 semester hours of credit toward graduation will be awarded. Four semester hours of credit will be awarded for each of these exams in which the student achieves a score at or above the fiftieth percentile. Individuals interested in obtaining College Level Examination Program credit should confer with the Coordinator for Nontraditional Students in the Admissions office. All applications for CLEP credit should be referred to the Registrar, along with an official copy of test scores.

The ACT Proficiency Examination Program consists of 47 examinations designed for the recognition of learning acquired outside the classroom. The PEP examinations are available in the areas of arts and sciences, business, criminal justice, education, health and nursing. Each is designed to measure knowledge and competence gained through work experience.

Individuals interested in obtaining PEP credit should contact the Coordinator for Nontraditional Students for information about participating departments, required test scores and approved credits.

Life Learning Experience credit may be granted upon evaluation of accomplishments and experiences not ordinarily considered part of the traditional academic study. These activities may include, but are not limited to, professional experiences in business, industry or the community; supervision of volunteer activities; foreign language skills gained through travel; apprenticeship positions. All such experiences must be shown to relate to educational goals and will be evaluated in terms of their contribution to learning.

Briefly, the procedural steps to be followed in applying for LLE credit are:

To qualify for LLE credit, the applicant must be at least 21 years of age and a registered Adrian College student who has completed at least one semester or who is returning after an interruption of at least two years.

Persons interested in the LLE program should contact the Coordinator for Nontraditional Students for application materials and cost information.

Acceptance of non-traditional credit is limited as follows:

Students who desire to attend another institution as a guest student must obtain forms and instructions from the Registrar’s Office. These forms must be approved and identified by the official seal of the Registrar to guarantee course transfer.

Official transcripts must be received by Adrian College from the host institution before courses can be entered on the student’s permanent record.

The honors program at Adrian College was established to attract, stimulate and retain highly motivated students of proven ability. Each semester, through cooperating departments, an intellectually challenging course of broad general interest is offered to freshman honors program participants and another to upperclass participants. The honors program is a College-wide program for qualified freshman through senior students. It does not duplicate or compete with honors designations (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude) awarded at graduation or with departmental honors programs. Graduation from the honors program will be noted on the student’s transcript and diploma.

Information about courses and requirements is included in the departmental section of the catalog.

The individually designed major provides an option for students whose academic and career goals are better served by an interdepartmental program of study than by a traditional major or majors. The IDM must include courses from at least two departments, totalling at least 33 and not more than 46 semester hours. At least 18 of the required hours must be selected from one department.

A student interested in the IDM program must consult with appropriate department chairpersons at or near the beginning of their sophomore year to design a specific proposal. IDM proposals must be approved by the Academic Status Review Committee prior to registration for the second semester of the sophomore year. Proposal forms are available in the Registrar’s Office. The approved IDM, including course requirements, must be filed with the registrar, who must be notified of any changes in the program requirements.

To qualify for approved off-campus programs, a student must have earned a minimum of 34 semester hours in residence at Adrian College and may not have an outstanding balance on his or her Adrian College account. These programs vary in cost and travel expenses. Tuition must be paid by the student, often before Adrian's normal charges are due. The greater of tuition at Adrian College or the host program must be paid.

American students are encouraged to become acquainted with international students in attendance at the College.

Information on international/intercultural programs is available from the study abroad advisor or the chairpersons of the departments of foreign languages, history, accountancy/business administration, sociology/criminal justice/human services or political science.

The following study abroad programs are those with which Adrian College has established formal affiliation agreements through the American Institute of Foreign Study (AIFS), Central College (Iowa) and through individual affiliations. Students participating in these programs remain enrolled at Adrian College and are eligible for financial aid. Credits earned overseas are applied to the bachelor’s degree from Adrian College. Students may participate in these programs for one or two semesters. Grades received in these courses will show on the permanent record and will count in the cumulative grade point average. For further information about any of these programs, contact the study abroad advisor.

In this program, students live on a campus just ten miles northwest of the center of Sydney. Since Australia is in the southern hemisphere, the academic year is the reverse of that in America and Europe.

Newcastle is a lively port city of 350,000 residents on a breathtaking stretch of Australia's coastline. The University of Newcastle, established in 1965, attracts 17,000 students of the highest calibre and is known worldwide for its problem-based learning programs in Medicine, Health Sciences and Architecture.

The geo-political location of the Salzburg campus is reflected in the optional field trip offered during spring break when students are given the opportunity to study developments in Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Germany.

German language students have the opportunity through this Central College program to study in two different but equally interesting settings. Studies begin with intensive language training at a Goethe Institut in West Germany during August and September. From October through June, students study at the 600-year-old University of Vienna and in courses arranged specifically for them with Austrian professors.

Homerton is one of the 32 college of Cambridge. A wide range of courses is available in art, biological sciences, drama, education, English literature, geography, history, mathematics, music and religious studies.

Students of interior design and fashion merchandising may spend a semester abroad studying with experts in design, fashion and architecture. The program is available for seniors and has a 13-semester-hour limit.

Students may gain overseas experience while taking courses taught in English at Harlaxton College, the University of Evansville’s British campus located in Grantham, about an hour’s train ride from London. Students may pursue advanced work in British and European studies with emphasis on literature, fine arts, history, comparative politics, economics or business, or they may select courses from a broad general program.

Students may study a broad general curriculum at Central College’s residence at 7 Bedford Place, centrally located in the city of London. Students are encouraged to explore the city and surrounding countryside, either in organized groups or on their own.

Richmond College includes two London campuses, one in Richmond and the other in Kensington. Students may take courses in a number of fields. The College offers certificates in British Studies and Computer Science.

Students interested in learning or developing their knowledge of Mandarin will find Beijing a good location. This program is for students who are able to handle a unique culture and living situation.

These programs have courses for students who seek an intensive experience with French language, literature and culture. All courses are taught in French. Several programs are available at the Sorbonne for all levels of language ability. The Institut Catholique offers a special program in international business, as well as courses in language and French civilization. Most students live in residence halls with French students throughout Paris.

The College International de Cannes is a private institution founded by Paul Valery, the 20th century poet, philosopher and historian. The College prepares and tests students for the Alliance Francaise, whose diploma is issued by the Ministry of Education. The curriculum includes intensive French language courses as well as seminars taught in both French and English. The College is an ideal place to study while enjoying the various attractions of the Riviera.

The program offers a curriculum including intensive French language courses, a number of courses in French and a few political science and business courses in English. Situated in southeastern France, Grenoble is located in one of the loveliest areas of the country. It is the ideal location for anyone who enjoys skiing and other winter sports.

The Goethe Institut affords the student an excellent opportunity to study German in an intensive format. With centers throughout Germany, the Institute offers varied length courses during twelve months of the year. Long known as an excellent place to acquire or improve one's German, the Institute is a viable alternative to overseas programs of academic institutions.

The program provides a one- or two-semester opportunity for Adrian students to study a wide range of courses parallel to those on the Adrian College campus. German language and literature, theater, economics, politics and business are a few examples.

Students take courses in German language and German and may also choose electives in English including history, political science, and German literature in translation.

Language study forms the core of most academic work by participants in the international Asian Studies Programme at the Chinese University. A multi-disciplinary curriculum taught in English includes courses on Hong Kong, China and other Asian countries. Courses are also taught at all levels of Cantonese and Mandarin. Participants share rooms at university hostels with Chinese roommates.

The first semester begins with three weeks in Siena, followed by a long-weekend field trip to Venice and Ravenna and eleven weeks of study in Florence. There is another trip to Rome and Pompeii in the middle of the semester. In addition to courses in the Italian language, students may study history, literature, art history, studio art and music. There are a few courses in business and social science.

This program allows students to travel to Japan for one or two semesters of study. The twofold curriculum includes a complete program in the Japanese language and a series of offerings taught in English on the humanities, art and business topics.

Near the ruins of once-spectacular Mayan cities, this Central College program is located in Merida, the former home of a governor of Yucatan. The 10-week term in Yucatan follows a trimester calendar. Faculty members and students eat and sleep at the center and attend most of their classes at the facility. Courses are taught in English.

The Foreign Student Study Center helps non-Spanish speaking students become proficient in enough Spanish linguistic skills to communicate in Spanish in real-life settings. It also offers content courses in the social sciences and humanities for students interested in Latin America. The courses are taught by faculty from the University of Guadalajara.

This program is located in Leiden, 20 miles south of Amsterdam. Courses, which are taught in English, focus on Dutch studies, intensive practical Dutch language, the history of the low countries and Dutch art and architecture. Business and economics courses are also available. Students live in Leiden or in a nearby seaside resort village.

The academic program for AIFS students is organized by the Preparatory Department for Foreign Students. This department prepares foreign students to enter Soviet institutions of higher education. The aim of the department is that a foreign student becomes sufficiently proficient in the Russian language in a year to be able to study in a Russian university with Russian students. The curriculum includes literature courses taught in both Russian and English.

Participants in this program visit three distinct regions of Spain: a small fishing village, the capital city of Madrid and the provincial capital of Granada. Courses are taught in Spanish and cover a full range of cultural subjects. Many students have the opportunity to live with Spanish families, further immersing them in the culture.

Founded in 1218, the University of Salamanca is the oldest university in Spain. A wide range of courses in Spanish language and civilization is taught in Spanish. The program is designed for students at all levels.

This program offers students an opportunity to study the implications of social and cultural conditions in Appalachia from an interdisciplinary approach, while participating in the dynamics of rural life.

After an orientation period, students spend one day per week in classroom sessions, three days in "living-learning experiences," and one day in group reaction meetings where field experiences are related to academic study areas.

Campus coordinator: sociology/criminal justice/human services department chairperson.

This inner-city study program is for persons interested in an educational experience in an urban setting. Chicago becomes the "laboratory" for personal exploration into those aspects of urban life that interest each student. Usually students include in their programs some direct involvement in an urban agency of their choice, on a volunteer basis.

The center also puts students in touch with resource people from the Chicago community, in such fields as social action, politics, education, the black experience, the arts, theater and religion.

Credits may be earned in any of the social sciences and in psychology, after consultation with the appropriate Adrian College departments.

Campus coordinator: sociology/criminal justice/human services department chairperson.

This program, combining seminar and field study in and of urban society, provides students with an opportunity to investigate and analyze a city as a system of human interaction, to blend theory and skills associated with particular professions, and to enhance the development of personal and social efficacy.

In addition to participating in a weekly city seminar, each student interns four days a week with professionals in a placement that complements academic and career interests. Participants also may elect courses in urban studies or in subjects related to future professions, or they may elect self-designed modular or independent research studies. Workshops, lectures, conferences and cultural opportunities are also available.

Students are responsible for making their own living and eating arrangements, but may use the services provided by the program housing coordinator. Faculty members in the program assist students in locating internships.

Campus coordinator: director of career development.

The Washington Center is a learning facility in Washington, D.C., which provides first-hand study of national government and political issues. Participating students major in a wide variety of subjects. The center offers courses and internships in fall, spring and summer. Interns are placed in government agencies, media and lobby group offices, participating in the work of these organizations. The center provides student housing. See Political Science 222, Washington Symposium, page 204.

Campus coordinator: director of career development or political science department chairperson.

Students in The American University’s Washington Semester Program spend an entire semester in the nation’s capital, living in American University housing and studying national and international political issues, as well as a variety of other subjects. The program includes courses at The American University, research projects, government speakers and internships in government and related agencies.

Advisor: director of career development or political science department chairperson.

Off-campus internship experiences for academic credit are coordinated by the Director of Career Services. The programs are described on pages 62-63.

The liberal arts education offered at Adrian College serves as a foundation for many careers. Students looking forward to professional or related careers are encouraged to complete a baccalaureate degree before beginning advanced study. Often, however, students may be admitted to a professional school by the end of their junior year or may be required to complete their senior year at an accredited hospital or other facility. To qualify, students must:

Generally, students enrolling in pre-professional and related programs must exhibit grades or other indications promising successful advanced study. In doubtful cases, the registrar may require endorsement of particular applications or programs by the Academic Status Review Committee.

Adrian College has established a cooperative 3-1 dual degree program with Washington University in St. Louis. Under the agreement, the student spends three years at Adrian College for basic studies in design science, mathematics and liberal arts followed by 1 year at Washington for specialized study in architecture. It is possible upon completion to continue at Washington University in the Masters of Architecture program. This program requires three years.

All pre-architecture students will complete the following course work: History 103 and 104; Math 135; Physics 101; Art 100, 101; ArtI 118, 200, 207, 219, 220, 221, 223, 323, 325, 326, 327; ArtH 330, 331, and six hours from 211, 212, 213.

All dual degree students must complete the Adrian College requirements listed on page 65. Advisor: Interior Design faculty.

To practice art therapy professionally, students must receive a Masters of Art Therapy degree (MAT). Students who contemplate pursuing this specialized graduate training are advised to complete the following course of study, developed in accordance with The American Art Therapy Association:

In order to meet the nation’s need for competent engineers with a broad background in the liberal arts, Adrian College has established cooperative 3-2 dual-degree programs with Washington University (St. Louis) and the University of Detroit. Under these programs agreement, the student spends three years at Adrian College for basic studies in the sciences, mathematics, humanities and social sciences, followed by two years at one of the two universities for specialized studies in engineering. Upon completion of the five-year program, the student is awarded a B.A. or B.S. degree from Adrian College and a B.S. in engineering from the university. Students interested in the 3-2 program should contact the program liaison at either the University of Detroit or Washington University as soon as possible to receive advice regarding preparation for engineering specialties.

Adrian College students may instead choose to complete a dual-degree program with one of the other leading engineering schools in the Midwest. However, these programs often require more than two years of study at the engineering school and, therefore, are not formalized as 3-2 programs. These engineering schools include the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University and Ohio State University, among others.

It is also possible to complete the basic pre-engineering curriculum in two years, enabling students to transfer into the third year of the program at an engineering school. These students earn a B.S. degree in engineering, but no degree from Adrian College. Students should consult the pre-engineering advisor in planning this program.

All pre-engineering students will complete the following courses: Mathematics 135, 205, 215 and 305; Computer Science 220, 260 or 270; Physics 205, 206, 209 and 210; Chemistry 103 and 104; English 101; and a writing intensive course. Mathematics 303 is also recommended. Students planning to transfer after two years should complete 12-16 semester hours in humanities and social science electives. All dual-degree students must complete the Adrian College graduation requirements listed on page 65.

Advisor: physics department chairperson.

Adrian College offers a pre-law program for students who plan to attend law school and pursue a career as a lawyer. It is generally agreed that future lawyers need to be very broadly oriented and that there is no one pattern of undergraduate preparation which is ideal for everyone who is interested in law. Accordingly, the Adrian pre-law program includes a very small core of required courses. The program assures that students will be acquainted with some extremely important basic concepts that will be helpful in law school but also gives them maximum flexibility to select the rest of their studies on the basis of their personal interests and aptitudes.

Recommended courses include:

There is no one major that is uniquely appropriate for pre-law students. Each student should select a major or majors which will encourage development of orderly work habits and which will sharpen the ability to think, to reason and to state ideas clearly. Early consultation with the director of the pre-law program is strongly suggested before deciding on a major.

Adrian College offers a pre-seminary program for students who intend to pursue a career in professional ministry. The program is designed to prepare individuals to enter accredited seminaries or graduate programs, and has an excellent record of placing students in the programs of their choice.

Since most seminaries do not require incoming students to have completed specific courses or programs of pre-ministerial study, the pre-seminary program emphasizes a strong background in the humanities and social sciences. It is strongly recommended that students take a major and a minor, or two majors, in religion or philosophy/religion, or in fields such as English, history, sociology or psychology. In addition, students should take a wide range of courses in other academic areas, including the fine arts and physical sciences. The study of a second language is highly recommended.

Several campus organizations contribute to the strength of the program, offering opportunities for discussion, fellowship and spiritual growth.

Advisors: chaplain and chairperson of the philosophy/religion department.

Pre-health science programs usually require four years of preparation, culminating in the baccalaureate degree. Occasionally, requirements of professional schools in these fields may by satisfied with three years of undergraduate work. Students in these programs may elect majors in any field, but are encouraged to select a major in one of the physical or natural sciences. Students should confer with the pre-health science advisor before their junior year for specific information and assistance in preparing for admission to professional school.

All students planning careers in one of these health-related occupations should complete the following courses, which are minimal requirements for acceptance into many professional schools: Biology 103, 104, 221, 223; Chemistry 103, 104, 311, 312, 313, 314; Physics 101, 102, 103, 104; Mathematics 115, 135 and one year of English. Courses in ethics, psychology and sociology are helpful and/or required in preparing for careers in the health sciences. Students are encouraged to gain skills in speed reading and reading comprehension.

Failure to follow the above coursework will not preclude application to dental, medical, optometry or podiatry schools but may adversely affect the success of such applications. Students should consult the catalogs of schools in which they are interested for specific admission requirements.

Advisor: pre-health science advisor.

Students may elect either to complete a four-year degree at Adrian, followed by a year’s internship at any U.S. hospital having an accredited medical technology internship program, or to complete a 3+1 program, with three years of pre-clinical studies at Adrian followed by an internship at a hospital affiliated with Adrian’s medical technology program.

Advisor: pre-health science advisor

Lectureships bring outstanding speakers from many areas to campus and add flavor and depth to the academic program. Adrian’s lecture program encompasses the entire College. Endowed lectureships include:

Funded by the John H. Dawson, Virginia Bates Dawson and Marsha Dawson Nelson Endowment Fund, this lectureship is designated for use by the teacher education department.

Dr. Davis, professor emeritus, served the College's history department from 1961-1985. Upon his retirement, colleagues and friends established this fund.

This lectureship is funded from the estate of Mr. DeMeritt, a Lenawee County businessman, investor and friend of the College.

This prominent program was made possible by a bequest from Mr. Gillilan, a successful businessman in the rubber industry. Lena Beem Gillilan graduated from Adrian College in 1909. The lectureship brings to campus leading authorities in American free enterprise.

The Goldsmith Lectureship was funded by gifts from the family and friends of the late Mr. Goldsmith, distinguished Adrian industrialist and trustee of the College.

This program was made possible by a gift from the estate of Mr. and Mrs. Meese of Lansing. Mr. Meese was an Associated Press telegrapher.

Mary A. Merritt attended Adrian College from 1874 to 1878. On the 100th anniversary of her entry at Adrian, this lectureship was established in her name, in remembrance of the courage and high purpose that characterized her throughout her long life. Established by Anne Wood Murray of Washington, D.C., the lectureship sponsors guest lectures in English and poetry.

This lectureship is funded from the estate of Mrs. Oliver, late owner of the Oliver Instrument Company of Adrian.

This program is funded by a bequest from the estate of Mrs. Smith of Adrian.

Funded by a gift from the family, this lectureship enables the College to benefit from the presence of outstanding individuals who are active leaders in the cause of Christian missions.