Franklin College Viewbook

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BEN WOULD BE PROUD OF THIS PLACE.

WE’RE PROUD TO SHARE OUR NAME WITH

BEN FRANKLIN. He’s one of history’s biggest celebrities, known as a writer, printer, inventor, scientist, statesman, and leader. With such a wide array of interests, he’d surely have appreciated Franklin College’s liberal arts curriculum, leadership studies, and experiences that will expand your world. He would’ve liked Franklin, Indiana, too, and not just because it was named in his honor. The town is home to 22,000 residents and plenty of small-town charm. And, of course, Franklin College – and the big-time opportunities available to our students, from internships, research, and study abroad to campus involvement, athletics, and service learning. We share in Ben’s belief that a drive for self-improvement and a commitment to service are keys to success. And that a passion for life and learning can take you anywhere.

WE HOPE WE’RE DOING HIM PROUD.

Franklin is just 20 miles south of Indianapolis – an easy trip for students to take advantage of the opportunities the city offers without sacrificing the small-town charm of our hometown.

MAJORS

BEN TAUGHT HIMSELF ALGEBRA, GEOMETRY, NAVIGATION, LOGIC, HISTORY, SCIENCE, ENGLISH GRAMMAR, AND A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF FIVE LANGUAGES. Thankfully, we have professors for that. And with an average class size of just 15, Franklin College professors get to know you – and inspire you to do things you never thought you could. That’s the beauty of a liberal arts education at FC. You’ll experience things far beyond your major. Above all else, it’s a balance between self-exploration and career training. We want to prepare you for a job – and for the world. Ben Franklin called it a liberal yet practical approach to education. We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

WE OFFER A WORLD OF CHOICES:

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Accounting* Art History* Athletic Training Biology* Biochemistry* Broadcast Journalism Business* Cell & Molecular Biology Ceramics Chemistry* Computer Information Systems* Computer Science* Creative Writing* Criminal Justice Ecology/Conservation Economics* Elementary Education English* Environmental Science* Exercise Science Finance French* Graphic Design History* Individualized Major/Minor International Business Management & Industrial Relations Mathematics (Pure & Applied) Marketing Multimedia Journalism Music* News Editorial Journalism Painting Philosophy* Photography: Digital Fine Art Political Science Psychology* Public Relations* Quantitative Analysis Religious Studies* Secondary Education Social Work Sociology* Spanish* Studio Art* Theatre* *Can also be a minor

Additional Minors

MAJORS

MINORS

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS

Visit www.franklincollege.edu/academics for a full listing of degree programs.

American Studies Canadian Studies Coaching English as New Language (Elementary Education) Fitness French Teaching (Secondary Education) International Relations Leadership Neuroscience Physics Quantitative Methods Rhetoric Spanish Teaching (Secondary Education) Studio Art Visual Communications

Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Dental Pre-Law* Pre-Medical Pre-Medical Technician Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician’s Assistant Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary

Cooperative Programs Dentistry Engineering Medical Technology Pharmacy

We believe in the importance of global exposure and provide scholarships for our students to study away for a winter term, semester, or year.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO TRAVEL THE WORLD

TO ATTAIN A WORLDLY POINT-OF-VIEW. BUT IT CERTAINLY DOESN’T HURT. Ben Franklin’s travels gave him a global perspective and at Franklin College, we want the same thing for our students. Here, you’ll learn just as much outside of the classroom as in. And it’s why we have a month-long winter term specifically designed to give our students the opportunity to intern, study abroad, or conduct research.

Students study in places like Hong Kong, Paris, and Istanbul. A little closer to home, you might intern with a senator’s office in Washington, D.C., or with Eli Lilly in Indianapolis. (Or both: A whopping 97 percent of FC students complete at least one internship before graduation, and many do more!) And students majoring in the sciences partner with faculty members on research projects – and then present their findings at state and national conferences. With these experiences, it’s no wonder that 95 percent of our students are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

DON’T JUST BE AN ATHLETE. BE AN

INSPIRATION. More than 35 percent of our students participate in our 19 intercollegiate sports.

That’s a lot of Grizzly pride! Our studentathletes are equally successful both on and off the field. That’s because at Franklin College, every athlete is a student first.

MEN

WOMEN

Baseball

Basketball

Basketball

Cross Country

Cross Country

Golf

Football

Lacrosse

Golf

Soccer

Soccer

Softball

Swimming & Diving

Swimming & Diving

Tennis

Tennis

Track & Field

Track & Field Volleyball

Franklin College is proud to be an NCAA Division III competitor.

BEN FRANKLIN WAS A STATESMAN, THINKER, PHILANTHROPIST, PRINTER, SCIENTIST, REVOLUTIONARY, AND INVENTOR. WE CAN RELATE. Some of our best athletes are also student congress members. Sorority sisters are standouts in drama club. And biology majors lead our service projects.

That’s the kind of college this is.

Students are active in service projects like Habitat for Humanity and Best Buddies from the moment they set foot on campus. Literally: their first day is Franklin College’s FOCUS Day, dedicated to “paying it forward.” (One guess where that saying came from. That’s right: Ben.) Beyond service, you can dive in to any of the more than 50 student organizations on campus. You could take to the airwaves on the campus radio station, step into the spotlight with theatre productions or the FC Band, or write articles for The Franklin, our campus newspaper. You might also enjoy training for the Grizzly Grand Prix, or gearing up for Greek Week games. And you’ll always find a crowd of tailgaters cheering at football games.

JUST A FEW OF OUR CAMPUS CLUBS: Greek life (five fraternities, three sororities), Drama Club, FC Athletic Training Club, FC Interfaith, Black Student Union, Grizzly Pride Alliance, Student Congress, Earth Club, College Mentors for Kids, FC Dancers, Pre-Law Club

D O Y O U H AV E W H AT I T TA K E S

TO BE A GRIZZLY? THE FIRST STEP? Visit. It’s the best way to know if Franklin College is right for you.

The middle 50% of our admitted students have the following

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to experience Grizzly life for yourself.

Schedule your personalized visit by calling 317.738.8075 or go to franklincollege. edu/visit. Then apply for admission (plus scholarships and financial aid) with our free online application at franklincollege. edu/apply. Priority deadline for applying for scholarships is December 1.

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THE FRANKLIN FLY-BY size is 15, and the student-to-faculty ratio is an impressive 12:1.

ACADEMICS: More than 55 majors, 41 minors, and 11 pre-professional programs to choose from. Flagship programs include athletic training, business, journalism, biology, and education. FC also offers a Professional Development Program and Intercultural Honors Experience, and has Leadership Studies built into the curriculum.

AFFORDABILITY: Nearly 96 percent of our students receive some form of financial aid to make an FC degree affordable.

ATHLETICS: More than 35 percent of the student body participates in our 19 NCAA Division III sports where we compete in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

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HISTORY: Founded in 1834, Franklin College was the first co-ed college in Indiana to admit women. We share in Ben’s respect for all religions, maintaining a voluntary association with the American Baptist Churches USA while valuing every faith represented within our student body.

STUDENTS: There are more than 1,000 full-time students, representing 21 states and eight nations. 97 percent of students complete at least one internship before graduation (and more often than not, it leads to employment).

STUDENT LIFE: Franklin College offers over 50

Indianapolis, Franklin College spans 187 acres, including athletic fields and a 31-acre biology woodland.

clubs and organizations – from Greek Life to Business Club. Our students live and learn together on our residential campus with four residence halls.

FACULTY: Of our 74 full-time professors, 87 percent

OUTCOMES: 95 percent of graduates are employed

CAMPUS: Located just 20 minutes south of

hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. The average class

or attending graduate school within six months of graduation.