Honors Scholars Program

An accelerated baccalaureate/master’s program (3+2) is available with Washington University School of Occupational Therapy in St. Louis, Missouri. To be considered for early admission to the accelerated program, the student must have, and maintain, a minimum of 3.25 cumulative GPA, a grade of B or higher in prerequisite courses, complete all core requirements for their major and all general education courses. In addition, the student must have completed a minimum of 90 hours of coursework at Culver-Stockton College. After the successful completion of the first year at Washington University, a student shall earn a Bachelor’s degree from Culver-Stockton College. At the completion of the program at Washington University, the student shall earn either a master’s degree or doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Washington University. Students interested in this program should contact Dr. Kelli Stiles, the Pre-Occupational Therapy Coordinator for additional information.

Washington University requires applicants to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Potential students must be able to be First Aid/CPR certified and be able to pass a criminal background check. For consideration in the 3+2 program, students will generally take the GRE during the summer between their sophomore and junior years.

Pre-Physical Therapy: A pre-professional program is offered to allow students to meet requirements of individual schools of physical therapy. This program requires a strong background in liberal arts and general education. Specific requirements include courses in psychology, biology, physics, statistics, chemistry, physical education, English, speech and humanities. Students usually complete a BS in biology or athletic training at Culver-Stockton College and then complete a master’s degree at an accredited school of physical therapy. Students are expected to complete an internship with a physical therapist mentor and also to do volunteer work. Students work closely with their faculty advisor to learn more about available programs and course requirements. Students interested in the program should contact Jay Hoffman, associate professor of athletic training education program director. Physical therapy applicants are advised to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) during the fall of their senior year. Corresponding information regarding physical therapy schools can be accessed online at www.apta.org.

PRE-LAW

Culver-Stockton College offers to the pre-law student the liberal arts background recommended by the Law School Admissions Council. While there is no single preferred pattern for pre-law students, Culver-Stockton College does offer a major in Legal Studies. Law schools accept superior students with a good liberal arts background regardless of their major field of study. A bachelor’s degree is required. Students interested in careers in law should take courses that stress reading, writing, research, analysis, and theory. Pre-law students are advised to take the Legal Studies major. Law schools require that the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) be taken prior to consideration for admission.

C-SC students also have the opportunity to enter law school a year earlier through a 3-3 baccalaureate/Juris Doctor (JD) program in partnership with the University of Missouri. The 3-3 program allows high-caliber, highly motivated students the opportunity to complete their undergraduate degree while completing their first year of law school at MU, giving students the opportunity to complete both their undergraduate and law degree in six years. Students interested in learning more about pre-law preparation should contact the Chair of the Legal Studies Department.

PRE-ART THERAPY

Art Therapy is a mental health profession in which clients, facilitated by the therapist, use art media and the resulting artwork to explore and examine feelings, reconcile emotional conflict, foster self-awareness, develop social skills, reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem. A Master’s degree or higher is required to be classified as an Art Therapist. Therefore, the Pre-Art Therapy emphasis at Culver-Stockton College is considered a pre-professional program.

Culver-Stockton College has an articulation agreement with Adler University, a fellow accredited college with a CACREP accredited program for counseling and art therapy. The program of the Pre-Art Therapy emphasis is offered through the Culver-Stockton College art and psychology departments. To qualify for the program, the student must maintain a minimum of 3.0 gpa, complete all pre-requisite courses, and show proficiency in a variety of art media, via a portfolio of a minimum of 15 works of art. This portfolio must include at least three different art media. The minimum standards for admission to Adler University does not guarantee that the student will be admitted to the Art Therapy program, but merely allows for high consideration.

HONORS SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The mission of the College Honors Scholars Program is to enhance the experiential educational environment of CulverStockton College by providing unique academic opportunities to highly motivated students and faculty. The mission is based on the belief that academic excellence requires high expectations and personal engagement; therefore, the Honors Scholars Program seeks creative avenues for exploring and implementing this belief in both theory and practice. Students participating in the Honors Scholars Program should expect to have access to a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes original research, collaborative relationships, intense writing, great works, creative expressions and advanced thinking skills - analytical, creative and critical. For more information on the Culver-Stockton College Honors Scholars Program, obtain an Honors Scholars Policy and Procedures Handbook from the Director of the Honors Scholars Program.