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There’s a phrase you’ll often hear around Butler’s campus: The Butler Way. It means we’re committed to working hard, helping others, and seeking improvement every day. These values resonate with students of a certain type—those who are not only studious, but also passionate about learning and life. They approach new challenges with enthusiasm because they know they can achieve anything they set their minds to. And they don’t take the easy road because for them, the journey is the fun part. This book is your guide to academics at Butler. Explore all of the paths you can take, and remember that no matter what you set out to accomplish, we’ll help you get there.
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Inside MAJORS and MINORS......................................................................4 EXPLORATORY STUDIES...................................................................6 COLLEGE of COMMUNICATION..........................................................8 COLLEGE of EDUCATION.................................................................. 1O
Choose your path. Find Yourself.
COLLEGE of LIBERAL ARTS and SCIENCES................................... 12 COLLEGE of PHARMACY and HEALTH SCIENCES.......................... 14 JORDAN COLLEGE of the ARTS...................................................... 16 LACY SCHOOL of BUSINESS............................................................ 18 STUDY ABROAD............................................................................... 2O FACULTY AND ACADEMIC RESOURCES......................................... 22 FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS............................................ 24 HOW TO APPLY................................................................................ 26
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CORE CURRICULUM
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Accounting† Actuarial Science† African Studies* Anthropology† Anthropology and Psychology Anthropology and Religion Applied Business Technology† Applied Local Food System* Art + Design† Art History Arts Administration Art +Design, Art History, Music, Theatre Asian Studies* Astronomy* Astronomy and Astrophysics† Biochemistry† Biology† Business* Business Law* Chemistry† Chinese Classics† Computer Science† Creative Media and Entertainment Criminology† Criminology and Psychology Critical Communication and Media Studies† Dance—Arts Administration Dance—Pedagogy WORK HARD and PROSPER
All Butler students, regardless of major, gain a foundation in the liberal arts as part of the Core Curriculum. With components such as Social Justice and Diversity and the Indianapolis Community Requirement, students will expand their horizons and explore new perspectives. Core courses like First Year Seminar, Global and Historical Studies, and Analytic Reasoning will make you a sharper thinker, a more accomplished writer, and someone who has the ability to make connections between unrelated concepts. And the classes here are so engaging, you’ll be on a want-to-know basis.
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Dance—Performance Data Science* Diverse Learners* Economics (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Economics (Lacy School of Business)† Education* Elementary Education Engineering Dual Degree Program ◆ Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Energy, Mechanical, Motorsports English† Entrepreneurship and Innovation† Environmental Studies† Esports Communication* Ethics* Exploratory Business Exploratory Communication Exploratory Education Exploratory Natural Sciences Exploratory Studies Film Studies* Finance† French† Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Geography German† Graphic Design* Health Sciences Healthcare and Business
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Healthcare Management* History† History and Anthropology History and Classics History and Political Science Individualized Major International Business† International Studies† Jazz Studies Journalism Marketing† Mathematics† Middle/Secondary Education Biology, Chemistry, English, French, German, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish, Special Education Multilingual Museum Studies* Music† Music Composition Music Education Music Industry Studies Music Performance Music Therapy Dual Degree ◆ ◆ Musical Arts Neuroscience* Organizational Communication and Leadership† Painting* Peace and Conflict Studies† Performance and Music Education Pharmacy Philosophy† Philosophy and Psychology Philosophy and Religion Photography* Physics† Political Science† Pre-Pharmacy Psychology
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Psychology and Political Science Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration* Recreation and Sports Studies* Religion† Risk Management and Insurance† Science, Technology, and Society† Sociology† Sociology and Criminology Sociology and Psychology Software Engineering† Spanish† Special Education—Mild Intervention** Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences† Sport Coaching* Sports Media Statistics † Strategic Communication: Public Relations and Advertising† Teachers of English Language Learners** Theatre Web Design and Development† Youth and Community Development
Italics indicate an optional concentration within a given major. * Minor only †Three-Year Degree Option ** Secondary Licensure Option The Engineering Dual Degree Program is a five-year program that offers students a Bachelor of Science degree from both Butler University and Purdue University’s School of Engineering and Technology in Indianapolis. ◆◆ The Music Therapy program is a five-or six-year program that offers students a Bachelor of Science degree from IUPUI in Indianapolis and a Bachelor of Arts in Music. ◆
Pre-Professional Programs In addition to declaring a major, students may indicate a pre-professional program of interest. Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Veterinary Medicine
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PASS Finding the area of study that’s best for you is often a journey in itself. Through Exploratory Studies, you’ll work closely with an advisor to explore the many possibilities that you have at Butler and to discover your strengths before fully immersing yourself in a major.
Annabella Cobos ’22
Major: Marketing Minor: Journalism Coming into Butler as an Exploratory Studies student, Annabella Cobos was determined to choose classes that sparked her interest and helped her find her path. One of these courses was LC103, an Exploratory Studies course where she was able to learn about all of the majors and minors offered at Butler and to also learn about her own strengths and passions. Throughout her first year of college, Cobos continued to choose classes in subjects that she found interesting, set aside time to talk with her academic
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advisor and her professors, and continued to reflect on her interests. At the beginning of her sophomore year, she felt confident in declaring her major and minor. “I have learned so much about myself and what I’d like my future career to look like because of the time I spent in the Exploratory Studies program,” says Cobos. “It’s okay if you don’t know what you want to study right away. Trust yourself. Acknowledge your strengths and talents and take classes that utilize your skills. College is a time to explore who you are and who you want to be.”
EXPLORATORY STUDIES COURSE
In this course, you’ll learn about our 85+ majors by observing classes and discovering your own strengths, values, and interests. You can even participate in job-shadow experiences and interviews to explore where different degrees could take you after college. PERSONALIZED ACADEMIC ADVISING
As an Exploratory Studies student, you’ll have a personal mentor who will get to know you and learn about your interests and personality. They’re happy to meet with you often to help you unlock your passions and build confidence in the path you choose. THE MAJORS FAIR
Each year we hold an open house for students to mingle with representatives from every major at Butler. It’s a fun, laid-back atmosphere where you can learn about your academic options and enjoy conversations with faculty members.
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WHERE STORIES BEGIN. College of Communication COLLABORATIVE, INNOVATIVE, EXPERIENTIAL, AND FORWARDTHINKING. This is the College of
Communication (CCOM)—a close-knit community that encourages students to shape their path and find opportunities and experiences vital to their development. Students in our College benefit from a liberal arts foundation paired with vast opportunities for experiential learning. Located in Indianapolis—a major market for internships and extensive professional networks—students find opportunities to work in front of or behind the camera, in clinical settings, as part of student media and publications, in a recording booth, with local government, and beyond. And, you will be guided by some of the best faculty minds in their fields. As a CCOM student, you’ll learn to think critically, to communicate clearly, and to solve complex problems. Supported through one-on-one relationships with faculty, you will graduate as a skilled communicator, prepared for a career in an ever-changing field.
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Kayla Long ’19
Majors: Critical Communication and Media Studies; Spanish Kayla Long had her first job lined up months before she graduated, and she says the skills she’s learned at Butler—in the classroom, through internships, student organizations, and extracurricular activities—prepared her thoroughly. Through campus opportunities, Long quickly started applying the knowledge she gained in CCOM to her roles as Secretary of the Black Student Union, Digital Marketing Coordinator for Jordan College of the Arts, and President of Butler’s chapter of the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority—where she produced a documentary film about the experiences of black women at predominantly white institutions. “I love what I learned here,” she says.
CCOM LIVE TRUCK Gain hands-on experience in live sports production and event coverage with the College’s new production truck. Equipped with a network for live streaming and cross-platform production, an integrated intercom system, broadcast cameras, and an advanced multicam video switcher, students will gain essential skills and experience in remote video production.
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TRANSFORM LIVES–
WE’LL SHOW YOU HOW. College of Education IN THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (COE), we see you—your passions and
ideas, your strengths and opportunities for growth—and we help you integrate these seemingly disparate elements into a meaningful life and career. And, since all of the majors in COE offer direct admittance, you’ll be fully immersed in classroom and community settings starting with your first semester.
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Patrick Conway ’20
Major: Secondary Education–Social Studies Concentration Minor: History and Sport Coaching As a first-year student in the College of Education (COE), Patrick Conway was in the classroom his first semester at Butler. Through early shadowing experiences, he began to learn about various types of schools and was able to see different teaching styles in action.
Once at Butler, you’ll work side-by-side with faculty in a variety of field-based experiences as you begin to integrate theory into practice. These experiences, along with thought-provoking coursework, will prepare you to lead in a way that is engaging and inspiring.
“This helped me decide from the very beginning what I wanted to do and what kind of teacher I knew I could be.”
Whether your aspirations lead you into the classroom or to another educational setting, we provide you with the tools and confidence needed to shape how future generations learn, dream, and prosper.
And, after completing his student teaching experiences (both in-person, and later virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic), he secured a position as a sixth-grade social studies teacher at the University of Chicago Charter School.
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It didn’t stop there. He had the chance to embark on a COE-led study abroad trip to the Dominican Republic, taking him out of his comfort zone and allowing him to grow, both as a person and as an educator.
“As a COE student, we completed weekly lesson plans, had constant conversations about classroom management, and focused on teaching diverse learners. All of that preparation meant I was equipped to successfully tackle my first year of teaching.”
BUTLER LAB SCHOOLS Butler’s College of Education puts philosophy into practice through its Butler Lab Schools, a unique partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS). These Reggio Emilia-inspired, project-based schools serve as a classroom not only to the hundreds of students enrolled, but also to current Butler education students who complete observation hours, pre-service teaching, or student teaching in these schools.
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THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES (LAS) is Butler’s largest college with more than 50 programs from departments in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, as well as interdisciplinary programs from across the University—programs designed to open your mind to new ways of thinking and help you adapt in a changing world. As an LAS student, you’ll engage in timeless learning practices while emphasizing professional communication skills and cuttingedge practices in science and technology, language and culture, and philosophy and psychology.
You’ll conduct research, learn how to question everything, and meticulously test new theories. You’ll build professional portfolios through involvement in research and internship programs, through the support of close faculty mentoring and advising, and via a variety of career services like resume and jobinterview prep. By learning how to analyze information, think creatively, clearly communicate ideas, and make values-based decisions, you’ll have the skills you need to lead a meaningful, productive, and rewarding life.
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NEW SCIENCES COMPLEX Students interested in the sciences will benefit from our new Sciences Complex, a $100 million expansion and renovation that just opened in fall 2021. The state-of-the-art facility includes high-tech classrooms that promote learning by doing, labs that mimic the set-up at top research companies, and work spaces encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration. The classes you take within the Sciences Complex will help you develop the skills necessary for careers, graduate, and post-professional programs such as medical school.
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In 2021,
97%
of Butler Pharmacy graduates passed the North American Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NAPLEX®) in their first attempt—the highest pass rate of any university in the country.
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NEXT-LEVEL CARE, IN THE LAB AND IN THE FIELD. IN YOUR HANDS
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences IN THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
HEALTH SCIENCES
AND HEALTH SCIENCES (COPHS),
Through a curriculum relevant to today’s healthcare challenges, the Health Sciences major combines foundational science with contemporary human healthcare taught by content experts and current healthcare providers. You will be uniquely and confidently prepared for a variety of healthcare professions, whether your future plans include going directly into the workforce or on to clinical graduate programs. Not sure of your future healthcare direction? Health Sciences majors are given plenty of room and support to explore.
we recognize that healthcare is much more than simply treating diseases. And, as such, we teach students to think bigger.
Through hands-on learning in the classroom, collaborative research with faculty, and clinical experiences with some of the nation’s largest healthcare organizations, we equip students with the knowledge— and skills—to improve health outcomes.
PHARMACY Butler’s location in the heart of Indiana’s health sciences corridor gives Pharmacy students unparalleled access to some of the region’s best experiential education sites and a multitude of traditional and non-traditional options to explore their interests. The Butler Commitment to our students means we invest highly in professional development from day one, ensuring you are taking classes from—and being advised by—Pharmacy faculty even prior to matriculation into the professional phase of the PharmD program. While most students complete our program in six years, students who enter Butler with dual-credit or AP basic science or math courses may complete it in five years, reaching
HEALTHCARE AND BUSINESS This integrated undergraduate program prepares students for a wide range of options, whether it’s clinical graduate programs, an MBA, or heading straight into a job on the business or technology side of the healthcare industry. You will gain a deep knowledge in the relevant sciences as well as varying perspectives on the business side of the healthcare industry, including the roles of healthcare providers, insurers, and administrators. And, upon graduation, you’ll be ready to speak the language of healthcare.
their full earning power a year earlier.
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Jordan College of the Arts
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YOU AREN’T JUST A DREAMER, YOU ARE A CREATOR.
You practice, toil, and hone your craft. You pursue excellence through a combination of imagination and hard work. You are passionate. You are talented. You are dedicated to your future as an artist. The Jordan College of the Arts (JCA) is where passionate students, like you, come to prepare for a career in the arts. We’re a community of artists from all disciplines, collaborating in over 200 productions, performances, creative programs, and exhibitions each year.
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True innovation in arts education comes from a combination of a liberal arts foundation, personal attention from renowned practicing artists, and opportunities to showcase your talent. In JCA, you’ll benefit from all of the above, while also having ample opportunities to participate in internships and community outreach events. You’ll have the flexibility to choose your own path—whether that’s double majoring, studying abroad, or participating in campus life—all while being immersed in Indianapolis’ thriving arts scene. You’ll be challenged from your first days on campus to embrace your individuality and dive into your creative discipline, ultimately graduating as a marketable artist-citizen with the foundation for a fulfilling career, and more importantly, a fulfilling life.
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Lacy School of Business
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STUDENTS IN THE LACY SCHOOL
of Business (LSB) complete at least two internships, work closely with a professional mentor, benefit from a variety of experiential learning opportunities, and run their own business, all before graduating from college. Through the Real Business Experience, —a class all LSB students take during their sophomore year—you will form teams, create a business idea, apply for funding, and start and run your own business. Butler University’s new platform—BlueWork— connects students and employers for shortterm, project-based work opportunities. Students are eligible to contract with BlueWork as early as their first year, allowing them to gain relevant work experience, build a network, and develop professional skills all through college. UNITEDHEALTHCARE ACADEMY AT BUTLER UNIVERSITY
Explore (and experience!) possible business career paths with UnitedHealthcare, a global leader in health insurance. Outside of the classroom, you’ll participate in a variety of innovative work-based learning experiences with UnitedHealthcare. Inside the classroom, you’ll benefit from our robust Lacy School of Business curriculum, focused on marketing, sales, and general business. You’ll earn a competitive wage throughout your college years, and be considered for a full-time job with UnitedHealthcare upon graduation.
STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES
As an LSB student, you can expect to have access to a top-notch learning environment through Dugan Hall, the new 110,000-square-foot business building. It’s home to classrooms and workspaces equipped with the latest technology, a trading room, a cafe, and even a rooftop deck. You’re sure to have a multitude of opportunities for interaction with faculty and members of the business community, so after four years, you’ll graduate a step ahead.
As a student in Butler’s Lacy School of Business, you won’t have to wait for a career to start. You’ll graduate with four years of experience. Every Lacy student is assigned a career mentor who stays with them all four years of college, and often beyond. Mentors are experienced, high-level professionals who offer personal, substantive career advice and provide networking opportunities. WORK HARD and PROSPER
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Study Abroad BUTLER HAS MORE THAN
200 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS IN OVER 60 COUNTRIES, like Italy, China, Australia, South Africa, and Peru. Our Global Adventures in the Liberal Arts (GALA) program allows students to explore an entire region of the world, all while fulfilling Core Curriculum requirements. And, those interested in domestic study can spend a semester in Washington, DC or New York City or a summer in Los Angeles. But global education starts right here on campus, like in the Global and Historical Studies courses you’ll take in your second year. These experiences will open your mind to new ways of thinking and help you build lifelong connections for the future. Who knows where your global education could lead you?
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WITH FACULTY
OUR CLASSES ARE SMALL AT BUTLER.
With a student-to-faculty ratio of just 11:1, you will absolutely be known by your professors and your fellow students. When it comes to your success, getting personal attention makes a world of difference. By building these close relationships, you’ll take on a new level of responsibility, and you’ll be well connected once you enter the professional world.
“Compared to the national average, more Butler students feel that faculty believe in their potential to succeed and that at least one faculty member has taken an interest in their development.” —Diverse Learning Environments Survey, 2019
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (COE) ALUM TOMMY ROERS ’19 pursued the Fulbright U.S. Student Program
after encouragement from his professor and academic advisor, Dr. Susan Adams. After an extremely competitive interview process, Roers was awarded the Fulbright and taught English in Uruguay. “It was such an incredible experience to go and teach English in a completely different country and culture, and get to know professionals from all over the world.”
“I credit my College of Education professors for preparing me for this opportunity.”
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NEW CHALLENGES THREE-YEAR PROGRAMS
UNDERGRADUATE
If you’d like to accelerate your education, look no further. We offer more than 40 bachelor’s degree tracks across four of our academic colleges that can be completed in just three years, many of which do not require any incoming transfer credits.
RESEARCH CONFERENCE
HONORS PROGRAM
SPEAKER’S LAB
Join other students and faculty in discussions, projects, field trips, and cultural experiences. And by doing so, earn a diploma with magna or summa cum laude honors.
Peer tutors can help you develop and sharpen your oral presentation skills for academic presentations, research reports, and other areas of public speaking.
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC
Enhance your learning through peer tutoring and other academic support.
Peer tutors offer free writing consultations at any stage of the writing process—from understanding an assignment to writing the final draft.
CAREER and
PHI BETA KAPPA
PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS
Butler is one of only 286 universities nationwide to host a chapter of the country’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. Students are considered for membership based on GPA and a variety of other factors.
SUCCESS AND EXPLORATION
Meet one-on-one with a career advisor to find your ideal internship or full-time job. You can also attend a variety of workshops, networking events, and job fairs. PRE-HEALTH ADVISING
Showcase your research and creative endeavors with other students from around the country at the Midwest’s largest undergraduate research conference, hosted on Butler’s campus.
WRITERS’ STUDIO
Our programming is designed to help you develop a strong application profile for several health fields. Our services include everything from one-on-one advising to networking opportunities and application preparation seminars.
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one, and one that covers some of the most meaningful years of your life. At Butler, you’ll get a personal academic experience that’s ranked first in the Midwest. You’ll have unrivaled opportunities to live what you learn through internships, study abroad programs, undergraduate research, performances, and creative projects. You’ll benefit from hands-on learning and mentorship from esteemed professors, backed by critical thinking skills acquired from a strong foundation in the liberal arts. These are all ways that Butler propels you toward the highest levels of success. So when it comes time to look for a job four years from now, you’ll be more than prepared.
Within six months of graduation, 99 percent of Butler students are employed or attending graduate school.
Not only will you find a job and launch a career that you love, but you’ll know how to approach—and appreciate—life with a whole heart. To learn about tuition and fees, visit butler.edu/tuition. If you’re interested in financial aid or scholarship opportunities, visit butler.edu/financial-aid.
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SEE YOURSELF HERE. The best way to get a feel for life at Butler is to experience it firsthand. Take a tour of campus. Meet current students. Watch the Bulldogs compete at Hinkle Fieldhouse or the Sellick Bowl. And definitely take time to explore the city of Indianapolis. We offer various types of visits (including virtual options!) throughout the year, some offered daily. Head to butler.edu/admission-aid to meet your admission counselor and schedule your visit.
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KEY DATES
HOW TO APPLY: REQUIRED
› Common App with a nonrefundable $50 application fee › Writing sample, personal statement, or essay (650 words or less) › Official high school transcript showing coursework completed through your junior year › A Secondary School Report completed by your school counseling office
AUG. 1
Application opens
OCT. 1
FAFSA becomes available
NOV. 1
Early Action Deadline Early Action benefits include full scholarship consideration and Honors Program eligibility.
DEC. 1
Recommended FAFSA Filing Date
FEB. 1
Regular Decision Deadline
MID-FEB
Financial aid notification begins
MAR. 1
Butler’s Priority FAFSA Deadline
MAY 1
National Candidate’s Reply Date A $500 enrollment deposit is due to the Office of Admission. This deposit is refundable through May 1.
OPTIONAL
› SAT and/or ACT scores* › Résumé outlining activities and honors › Letter(s) of recommendation (1–2) *Students can apply with or without standardized test scores. If applying with scores, self-reported scores are accepted.
Butler University admits students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at Butler University. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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