2014 Methodist University Viewbook

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Call 1.800.488.7110 / Visit methodist.edu Methodist University / Office of Admissions 5400 Ramsey Street / Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311-1498 Methodist University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability for otherwise qualified persons in the administration of its admissions, educational policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletics, employment or any other university-sponsored or advertised program.

Methodist University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. Contact SACSCOC at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Methodist University.

In addition, Methodist University has been approved by SACSCOC to offer its first doctoral level program—the Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

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“Every Monarch has a journey and Methodist University is committed to delivering on the promise we make to each student to be successful in pursuing excellence in the classroom, on campus, and in the community. These experiences will enable students to be successful in graduate school or workplaces, and will ultimately result in lives of meaning and purpose.”

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By exploring the pathways developed at MU, students gain the knowledge and skills to achieve positive change in society. They improve their local community in ways that extend beyond basic volunteerism and they grow in confidence, maturity, and self-awareness. They benefit from relationships with MU professors, who work as their mentors for both research and for life decisions. They study in a variety of countries across the globe, improve their communication skills, and network through impressive internships.

Methodist University is a place like no other.

With over 2,400 students from 42 states and 55 countries, we develop global perspectives.

We are engaged through campus activities, service projects, and athletics; enriched through the 80 majors and concentrations that span our rigorous curriculum; and empowered every step of the way for a future of excellence.

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The Methodist University journey is about embracing experiences outside of the classroom, fulfilling the university’s mission to engage, enrich, and empower its students and community. The four components of the MU journey are Leadership Development, Community Engagement, Global Education, and Undergraduate Research and Creativity.

These pathways are designed to prepare students for productive careers and successful lives.

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AREAS OF CONCENTRATION AVAILABLE WITH MAJORS Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Economics, or Marketing u Health Care Administration u PGA Golf Management u Professional Tennis Management* u Resort, Club, and Hospitality Management* u Sport Management* Art u Ceramic Sculpture u Painting u Printmaking u Graphic Design

“As soon as I came for a visit, I knew Methodist was the school for me. My family and I visited a few other schools in the area, but they just weren’t the right fit. After visiting Methodist for a weekend and feeling the welcoming, home-like environment, I knew I didn’t need to look anywhere else. I was a sophomore in high school, and as we were pulling off campus, I told my parents that Methodist was where I wanted to go.”

— Marcy McKee ’14 Physical Education and Health Education Milford, Delaware

THIS IS YOUR FUTURE.

MAJORS

All majors are based on a strong liberal arts core curriculum designed to build creativity, critical thinking and communications skills that allow you to thrive—both academically and personally.

MAJORS Accounting* Art* Art with Teacher Licensure Athletic Training Biology* Business Administration* Chemistry* Computer Information Technology Computer Science* Criminal Justice–Justice Studies* Elementary Education English* Entrepreneurship* Environmental and Occupational Management Exercise Science* Financial Economics* Forensic Science* Global Studies Graphic Design Health Care Administration History*

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Kinesiology Management* Marketing* Mass Communications* Mathematics* Middle Grades Education Music* Music Education (K–12) Music Performance Nursing Organizational Communication and Leadership* Physical Education and Health Education* Political Science* Psychology* Religion* Social Work* Sociology* Spanish* Special Education: General Curriculum (K–12) Sport Management*

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Theatre* Writing* MINORS NOT AVAILABLE AS A MAJOR OR CONCENTRATION Church Leadership Cyber Crime Education Gerontology Global History Human Resource Management Interdisciplinary Studies of Clandestine Labs International Business International Relations Leadership Studies Legal Studies Philosophy Women’s Studies

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Chemistry u Biochemistry u Environmental Chemistry u Forensic Science Computer Science u Business Information Systems u Interactive Multimedia Application Development English u Writing Environmental and Occupational Management u Regulatory Compliance u Natural Resources Justice Studies u Human Services Mass Communication u Journalism u TV/Video/Multimedia, and Radio Middle Grades Education u Language Arts u Mathematics u Science u Social Studies Music u Arts Management Political Science u International Relations u Public Administration Psychology Counseling/Clinical u Human Performance u

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master of Business Administration Master of Education Master of Justice Administration Master of Medical Science — Physician Assistant Studies Doctor of Physical Therapy (Fall 2015)

OUR LIVES ARE ENRICHED BY A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM.

My MU journey has been rewarding in many ways. I engaged in community outreach programs while attending Methodist, and by being part of the women’s MU soccer team for four years, I learned how to lead by example.

If you’re trying to decide on the best school for you, look for the place that is the best fit for your future and your happiness. For me, that place was Methodist. I chose MU because of the small student-to-professor ratio, the faculty, the athletics program, and the undergraduate and graduate programs.

My professor and advisor, Dr. Brookman, helped me stay on track to reach my goal of becoming a physician assistant. She was always willing to take a moment to talk with me or help me with any problems. The small, family feel at Methodist made me feel like I belonged.

Overall, if I had to summarize my experience at MU in one word, it would be “enriching.”

— Christine Ellington ’12, ’14M Biology with a minor in Chemistry, Physician Assistant Program Belmont, North Carolina

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WE ARE EMPOWERED TO BECOME LEADERS. I would describe my MU journey as life changing. I came to Methodist as a very shy and reserved person. I got involved in the Student Government Association (SGA) during my freshman year, and through this involvement, discovered a lot about myself and my leadership capabilities. Since Methodist University is a small institution, students are able to dive in and get involved in many different clubs and organizations.

I also served as the vice president for SGA. We worked together as an organization to make changes around campus and grant money to the other 100+ clubs. I served as a resident assistant, a campus ambassador, and a member of Alpha Delta Pi. I sang in different choral groups, attended Fellowship of Christian Athletes every Tuesday, and was voted Homecoming Queen and Miss Methodist.

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Being involved in different areas around campus gave me the opportunity to be part of one of the first community engagement projects here at MU, the Pine Forest High School Mentor Program. We went to a local high school and mentored junior and senior high schoolers on ways to be strong role models for the incoming freshmen. This was a very rewarding experience because it allowed me to meet a lot of great people and interact with them in a positive and uplifting manner.

My MU journey taught me a lot about myself and has allowed me to grow into a young adult. Methodist has prepared me for my future after college and given me great confidence in my leadership, time management, and organizational skills. I am nothing but thankful that I can call Methodist my home because of the person it has allowed me to become.

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— Megan Wilson ’14 Business Administration with a minor in Resort, Club, and Hospitality Management Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina

My Methodist journey is one that I wouldn’t trade for anything else. I have met so many amazing people and had so many amazing experiences throughout my journey. I can definitely say that coming to MU has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.

If you’re trying to decide if Methodist is the place for you, remember that college is what you make it. No matter where you go, you can make the best of it, but MU has offered me so many opportunities—to improve my leadership skills, my faith, and myself as a person—that no other school could have offered me.

— Paul Brown ’15 Mass Communications Royal Palm Beach, Florida

Campus Ministry at Methodist University provides opportunities for diverse styles of worship, Biblical study, music, community service, pursuit of justice, and leadership. Participation in Campus Ministry and its programs is optional.

The mission of Campus Ministry at Methodist University is to offer the love and acceptance of Jesus Christ to all persons by planting the seeds of faith and providing a nurturing spiritual environment for the seeds to grow and develop.

Every person is challenged to pursue faith freely with open hearts, open minds, and open doors.

In the last four years, Methodist University students and staff members have dedicated their fall and spring breaks to completing service projects and mission work. Working with various mission organizations, Methodist University students and staff members have traveled to Belize, Nicaragua, Haiti, the Bahamas, New York City, and Georgia to work in schools and complete construction projects.

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WE ARE EMPOWERED TO GROW AS INDIVIDUALS.

I have been involved in leadership positions here on campus through my involvement with Pi Kappa Alpha, the Campus Ministry Leadership Team, SGA, athletics, and being a resident assistant. Through various organizations and the many community service projects MU offers, I have been heavily involved in community engagement. Going with work teams on mission trips to different parts of the globe has allowed me to take part in global education as well. I am majoring in mass communications and the department provides many opportunities to take part in undergraduate research.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND CREATIVITY FUELS AN ENGAGING CURRICULUM. I found out about Methodist through their reputable Criminal Justice Program. As a student, I was a member of the women’s soccer team, the Gamma Sigma Epsilon (Chemistry Honor Society), Beta Beta Beta (Biology Honor Society), the Methodist University Work Team, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Omicron Delta Kappa. I was a Methodist University Ambassador and a resident assistant, and I completed an internship with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in Springfield, Va.

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Methodist University really embraces undergraduate research opportunities. I participated in numerous community service projects and completed undergraduate research projects on the “Quantification of Tetrahydrozoline (THZ) in Eye Drop Samples.”

My faculty advisor, Dr. Stephanie Hooper, helped me a great deal with my undergraduate research. I spent time analyzing levels of THZ in different brands of eye drops, and ultimately, my results were helpful in determining the amount of eye drops that need to be ingested to achieve the desired effects. It was an awesome experience and one that I consider to be a key factor in what has allowed me to further my education and go on to graduate school at George Washington University.

During my time at MU, I was surrounded by encouraging people who made my career at Methodist even better. If I had to summarize my journey in one word, it would be, “rewarding.”

— Stephanie Breitenbach ’14 Chemistry with a concentration in Forensic Science and a minor in Biology Owings, Maryland

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ARE AT THE FOREFRONT OF GETTING US ENGAGED. I first learned about Methodist when my mother took a course in German at the University.

When I was choosing where to attend, I knew I was looking for a university that offered a cross-disciplinary program focused on emerging global trends. Methodist’s Global Studies Program created an environment that gave me the chance to pursue research that overlaps traditional fields, and the school’s diverse international student body gave valuable, wide-ranging alternate perspectives in the classroom. Along the way, I presented multisemester research in computational social network analysis at the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research Symposium and Methodist’s Undergraduate Research Symposium, both of which were exhilarating experiences where I was able to gain valuable feedback.

Additionally, I attended some excellent undergraduate workshops at Duke University and the NSF’s Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute—all of which were fantastic opportunities to connect with others in the fields of research I’m interested in.

I worked throughout my undergraduate studies at a digital media company and consulted as a statistical programmer for a research firm. In my free time, I volunteered with open source mapping projects through the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team. I am currently employed as an education analyst with RTI International in Research Triangle Park.

If I had to summarize my MU journey in one word, it would be, “formative.” Methodist’s small average class size, great professors, and international students are some of its biggest advantages. If you want to actively participate in discussions and are open to learning from your fellow students, Methodist would be a good fit.

MU’s Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, which is held annually in the spring, provides opportunities to present research and creative projects.

Additionally, MU students have presented at the State of North Carolina’s Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS) since 2009. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in a culture of research and creativity, apply to become an Undergraduate Research and Creativity Fellow at MU. The program is rigorous and intense, but upon completion, you will be well rounded and open minded, and you’ll have completed an experience that sets you apart from your peers at MU and other institutions.

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— Michael Duprey ’13

Education Analyst, RTI International Global Studies Durham, North Carolina

OUR JOURNEYS ARE A COLLECTION OF EVERLASTING MEMORIES. Accepting a scholarship to attend Methodist University was probably one of the best decisions I could have made for myself, as well as for my academic development.

I was not completely aware of the degree that life on another continent would shape my character and change my perspective of the world. Today, I can say with confidence that Methodist University has brought out the best in me.

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MU graduates get much more than a degree. As an international student majoring in Mass Communications and pursuing a minor in Legal Studies, I was given an outstanding opportunity to develop my knowledge and acquire practical experience in media relations. Everything I learned in Mr. Trigoboff ’s classes was applicable in my work study position. Studying Mass Communications and working in the Office of University Relations afforded me a great deal of preparation. I learned the basic theories, ideas, and laws that exist in the media world. My work-study experience provided me with a perspective on presenting the news to various publics and gaining the interests of larger audiences. I have covered events on campus for the alumni magazine, written press releases, taken photos for social media sites, and assisted with marketing and branding efforts for the institution.

Thanks to Ms. Wendy Vonnegut, I discovered a passion for the legal system in the United States, and gained very clear ideas about my aspirations for future employment.

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Leaving Methodist was almost like leaving home, which is one of the reasons I decided to continue my education in MU’s MBA Program. Even though I will no longer be on campus on a daily basis, Methodist will never leave my life. I carry my experiences with me—through every single work assignment I complete, every task I accomplish, and every chance I get to implement my knowledge. My MU journey is a collection of everlasting memories, made possible by outstanding individuals.

— Anja Sakotic ’13, ’16M Mass Communications with a minor in Legal Studies Master of Business Administration Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

GUEST LECTURERS AND NATIONAL NETWORKING EVENTS ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR MONARCH FAMILY.

The exciting field of forensic science is a premier program at Methodist and I am proud to be a part of it. I have traveled to Seattle and Washington, D.C. to network with professionals in the field. The program uses the latest technology and we gain hands-on experience. The forensic science faculty at Methodist are nationally recognized, which means more networking, hands-on training, and real-life simulations. My job prospects are bright; MU graduates are employed in major cities across the nation and I am proud to be following in their footsteps.

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— Scottie Gendron ’15 Justice Studies with a concentration in Forensic Science Fayetteville, North Carolina

“The Methodist University journey starts with an engaging and rigorous curriculum. Guest lecturers, community service opportunities, and student-faculty collaborative projects enrich the lives of our students and empower them to develop global perspectives. Hands-on learning opportunities ensure that students are prepared to excel in the workplace.”

— Dr. Delmas Crisp Executive Vice President and Academic Dean

Methodist University invites renowned speakers to serve as guest lecturers throughout the year.

Established lecture series include the Presidential Speaker Series, Executive in Residence Lecture Series, the Bullard-Templeton Lecture Series, Terry Sanford Lecture Series, Nimocks International Business Speaker Series, Womack Lecture Series, and the Tally Leadership Lecture Series, among others.

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Mr. Dave Pauly is the coordinator of the Forensic Science Program at Methodist University and a member of the Vidocq Society, which is an exclusive, members-only crime-solving society. He travels monthly to the meetings in Philadelphia and he has attended an ASIS International conference in Dallas. ASIS International is one of the most comprehensive educational networking events in the security industry.

From the moment I stepped on campus, I was drawn to Methodist. The people are warm and welcoming, and the environment is amazing.

After my campus visit, I applied to MU and decided not to apply to any other colleges!

My MU journey has been very enriching.

I served as a resident assistant in West Hall during my freshman year and that sparked the beginning of my leadership roles on campus.

Since then, I have held various positions, including serving as a head resident, as well as serving as president of the Resident Housing Association, and as recruitment chair for the National Society of Leadership and Success.

I completed three internships through the Education Department at Methodist. My internship experiences have prepared me to enter the classroom on my own. I have learned so much about the public education system through my hands-on experiences in the school systems. These experiences have confirmed that teaching is my calling and I cannot wait to be a teacher!

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— Christa Rhodes ’14 History with a concentration in Social Studies and Teacher Licensure and a minor in Global History Richlands, North Carolina

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In the classroom, I was given the opportunity to be a part of Student Leaders at Methodist (SL@M). In this program, faculty members nominate freshmen, and we participate in sessions designed to help us grow in our leadership abilities. After graduating SL@M, I was nominated to be involved in another program called the Leadership Fellows Program.

This is a program that I will participate in for the next three years. The Leadership Fellows Program is designed to help me grow as a leader, not only on campus or in the classroom, but also outside of school. Finally,

during my freshman year, I was selected to be a part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) leadership team.

If you are trying to decide if MU is the place for you, I think there are a few important questions you should ask yourself. Does MU offer a degree in the field you would like to study? Do you want to attend a small school in which you will feel as though you have a family away from home? Do you want to attend a school in which your professors will truly care how you are doing in your classes? Do you want to attend a university in which you can truly make a difference before you graduate? If you answered yes to these questions, then Methodist University is the place for you. I can honestly say Methodist University is my home. I love being here, and I have never had a thought of going anywhere else.

— Taylor Ross ’16 Elementary Education Elon, North Carolina

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I would describe my MU journey as engaging and influential. I have been involved in two pathways of the MU journey: leadership and community engagement. During my first year at Methodist, I was given the opportunity to step into leadership positions and become part of leadership organizations. On the soccer team, I was chosen by my classmates to be the freshman captain. This position allowed me to be a positive influence and example for my fellow soccer players and gave me an even greater influence on the field. I am a goalkeeper, and my job is to be a leader and help direct my teammates in front of me. If I do not do my job on the field, it makes it more difficult on all the other players. This made me grow, not only as an individual, but more importantly, as a teammate.

THE FACULTY ENCOURAGES COLLABORATION AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. There were two faculty members who stood out to me the most: Mr. Daniel Bennett and Dr. Pamela Strickland.

Mr. Bennett was my math teacher and he was the first person in 19 years to convince me that I COULD do math. Ever since primary school, I’ve been guided by the rule that math wasn’t my biggest strength. I approached math with the assumption that I hated it and couldn’t do it. Mr. Bennett was the first math teacher who made it all so clear and simple. Eventually, I decided to become a math tutor on campus.

I liked how Mr. Bennett interacted with all of the students in the classroom, no matter how big or small the class. After a few weeks into the semester, he knew the strengths and weaknesses of each of his students, and he used this knowledge when answering their questions.

Mr. Bennett knew his students’ majors and where they came from; he remembered their grades and pushed them to do better on the next assignment. Every once in a while, in between explaining quadratic equations and exponential functions, he would tell a life story we could all learn from, not just for math, but for life. You couldn’t really daydream in Mr. Bennett’s class, not because he didn’t allow you to, but because he made his classes very engaging and hands-on. We didn’t just learn about math, we DID math in his classes. While tutoring math students, I never came across one student who was dissatisfied with Mr. Bennett.

Dr. Pamela Strickland was another equally inspiring teacher at MU. She believed in her students and had a lot of understanding for them.

If Dr. Strickland saw you trying diligently, she would reward you for it, regardless of what the grading criteria said. I loved how even though Dr. Strickland taught computational courses that usually only had one right answer to a question, she would still go through your work and tell you why your result was wrong if you didn’t get the right answer. Also, Dr. Strickland was very good at seeing things through students’ eyes.

Even though she had a Ph.D. in Accounting, she understood that she was teaching new material and explained everything from the simplest accounting terminology to complex equations.

Dr. Strickland taught me the principles of accounting—another scary, unfamiliar subject with numbers. I just wanted to pass and move on with my life, but Dr. Strickland did such an amazing job that I instantly fell in love the subject and even decided to pursue a degree in accounting.

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— Dzenana Dzanic ’14 Accounting with a concentration in Health Care Administration Doboj Istok, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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“My most enjoyable and memorable experience on campus would have to be Greek Life. My involvement in Greek Life has taught me about time management and given me the skills that are needed to set up a sound foundation in the business field.”

­— Matthew Dyson ’15 Organizational Communication and Leadership with a minor in Leadership Studies Mocksville, North Carolina

MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES EMPOWER YOU TO FIND YOUR ‘ONE THING.’ My MU journey has been astounding. Since my freshman year, I was involved with many leadership opportunities. I participated in community engagement through both domestic and international mission trips. I served as a mentor with the Peer Mentor Program that partnered with Pine Forest High School, and trained students to become mentors to their peers. My leadership activities ranged from being a senator my freshman year to serving as the chief justice for Student Government. I also had the opportunity to be a part of the MU Master Plan, on search committees for the president and dean of students, on the Honor Board and Judicial Appeal Board, and to serve as a student ambassador for Admissions.

As a Methodist University Ambassador, I loved advising all prospective students in ways to get involved on campus. I would tell students to find their “one thing,” and if that club or organization is not offered, then to create it. Find something that is meaningful to you.

At Methodist, it’s important to find your identity and what makes you who you are. The sky is the limit. ­

— Oriana Clayton ’14 Justice Studies with a concentration in applied forensic science and a minor in Leadership Studies Browns Summit, North Carolina

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The Criminal Justice Forensic Science Association (CJFSA) is a club that is meaningful to me and offers many networking opportunities. Through this club, I had the honor of interning with the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) during the summer, and the experience has been that of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Since I am a firefighter, I was able to focus on arson investigating, which is something I am very passionate about. I have always wanted to become a part of the SBI, and now, through my involvement at Methodist, my dream has come true.

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I found Methodist University while searching for schools online. It was the faculty and staff who convinced me to attend. I truly believe Methodist has the right people in the right places. From the minute you step onto campus, the people here will help you succeed.

Leadership has been a huge part of my journey at Methodist. As a resident assistant and president of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, I believe in getting involved and making a difference. Methodist has made an impact on my life, and I try to be the best leader I can be.

I play defensive line for the Methodist University Monarchs. Playing on a Division III team has been one of the most rewarding

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experiences I’ve had at Methodist. As a football player, you become part of a family—both on and off the field. You learn how to become a great student and a great athlete. You’ll work hard and you’ll play hard, but you’ll also grow in a community that you will not want to leave.

Overall, if I had to summarize my experience at MU in one word, it would be “growth.” Throughout my journey at Methodist, I’ve grown as a teammate, a student, and a person.

— BJ Minter ’15 Organizational Communication with a minor in Leadership Studies Raleigh, North Carolina

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The Center for Student Success The Center for Student Success (CFSS) develops and implements student support programs that promote academic achievement, student advancement, and the holistic development of all students at Methodist University. The office provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to enhance the Methodist University experience. The staff members of the CFSS are academic and personal liaisons to every student on campus.

CFSS programs include: u The Monarch Tutoring and Testing Center: free peer tutoring services and supplementary instruction tutoring in MAT 1050 and BIO 1530 u The First Year Experience Program (FYE): the First Year Seminar (FYS) class supported by the Peer Mentoring program u The Office of Multicultural Affairs: speakers, small groups, and clubs designed to enhance the academic, cultural,

and social experience of ethnic minority students and other historically underrepresented backgrounds u The Student Solutions Office: a central support and referral office for all MU students who are seeking information, assistance, or guidance in their college career u The TAS-L program (“The Art of Self-Leadership”): a 13-week seminar series open to all MU students u The Academic Advising Program: academic advising services for all students through faculty-based advising assignments u The Academic Recovery Program (ARP): personal counseling and guidance for students on academic probation u The Methodist Academic Achievement Program (MAAP): advising and academic support for students conditionally admitted to the University Davis Memorial Library The newly renovated library has more than 127,000 volumes, 20,000 full-text electronic journals; 35,000 eBooks; more than 1,000 videos; and hundreds of periodicals and newspapers.

Technology State-of-the-art technology is used throughout campus to enrich the blended and hybrid learning experience. Some examples include: u Utilizing behavior management simulations, through simSchool software, to help prepare students majoring in education, special education, physical education, and health education to manage their classrooms u D eveloping a virtual plantation from historical materials and a local plantation site u Integrating drones to study aerial views of crime and environmental sites u Working on the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) project during a problem-based learning exercise, and flying the UAV upon completion of the learning experience The Writing Center Tutors at the Writing Center help you learn about research techniques, writing, editing, and proofreading. You will have access to resource materials on writing and the Computer Assisted Composition (CAC) Lab Network.

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The Office of Career Services The Office of Career Services offers the resources you need to turn yourself into a distinctive candidate in the competitive workforce.

With an associate director for internships and employer relations on staff, The Office of Career Services is also your source for leads about internships and full-time job opportunities. Take advantage of workshops, career fairs, major/career assessments, information, and counseling that will help you with the following: u Assessing your values, interests, and skills u Career exploration u Career planning u Mock interviews u Résumé writing u Career counseling u Job search and internship opportunities

DISCUSSION-ORIENTED CLASSES ENCOURAGE ENGAGED LEARNING. “The beautiful campus drew me in, but what really made me realize that this was my college was the sense of community, not just among the students, but with the teachers as well. I feel like I always have someone to go to for advice on this campus.”

— Erin Fegley ‘15 Biology Morehead City, North Carolina

STUDENT-FACULTY COLLABORATION

If I had to summarize my experience at MU in one word, it would be “understanding.” There are people from different backgrounds and countries, and all of them have stories to tell.

Overall, Methodist has tons of opportunities to make it a great fit for you. Classroom sizes are small, which make it easier to learn and build a relationship with your teachers.

You will not regret coming to Methodist since there is always something to do, and the close friends you meet will become lifetime friends. ­—B rian Hockaday ’14 Accounting Staten Island, New York

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From being part of the first class of BSN students, to starting a National Student Nurses Association chapter at the University, to joining the Alpha Delta Pi sorority, my journey at Methodist University has been full of excitement and new adventures. I served as president of the Student Nurses Association at Methodist University, as well as president of the North Carolina Association of Nursing Students. I also served as chaplain for a year in my sorority. As part of the Student Nurses Association and a member of Alpha Delta Pi, I participated in many community engagement projects throughout my time at Methodist, such as volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House and taking part in the March of Dimes March for Babies walk.

I enjoyed being a student in the School of Health Sciences and it is exciting to see Methodist grow in this evolving field.

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PREMIER PROGRAMS OFFER LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES.

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Cape Cod National, Photo: Kelsey Kennard

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ENABLE US TO EXCEL. The thing that is so different about Methodist (and truthfully my deciding factor) is the environment that is created by the people. Everyone here is genuinely interested in me as a person and cares about my personal success during my college experience. Even though I am 16 hours away from my real home, the people at MU make me feel like I am at home. Methodist immediately adopted me into the community and into the family. I knew right away that I couldn’t possibly receive better treatment anywhere else.

While at Methodist, I completed an internship every summer. I interned at Hidden Creek Golf Club in New Jersey and The Broadmoor in Colorado, and I spent five months working at Cape Cod National in Massachusetts. All three internships were absolutely amazing experiences and they offered the hands-on application that no class could possibly replace. Additionally, internship opportunities provide you with the ability to grow your network while meeting outstanding mentors in the industry.

My internships were honestly some of the best experiences I had through my college career, which is saying a lot because I had so many enjoyable moments during my years here at Methodist.

— Zack Sweet ’14 Business Administration with a concentration in PGA Golf Management and a minor in Accounting Madison, Maine

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INTERNSHIPS: Chris Broyles ’14, who double majored in financial economics and political science, interned in the office of U.S. Senator Mark Kirk in Washington, D.C.

Jonathan Kepcke ’17, a business administration major with a concentration in professional tennis management, completed an internship with Inverness Golf Club in Inverness, Ill.

Taylor Buchholz ’17, a business administration major with a concentration in professional tennis management, completed an internship with Greenwich Country Club in Greenwich, Conn.

Kaylie Langton ’14, a biology major on the pre-med track, interned with the Cairns Tropical Zoo in Cairns, Australia.

Samantha Clark ’17 completed an internship in journalism with an organization that hosted a cycling tour competition around the Netherlands and Belgium. She reported on the events in both Dutch and English, and traveled as part of the concourse procession.

Joshua Clarke ’15, a business administration major with minors in financial economics and international business, completed an internship with a NGO called SALT to Ghana in Elmina, Ghana. SALT to Ghana provides micro-financing and small business services along with teaching Christian values in this West African country.

Oriana Clayton ’14, a justice studies major, interned with the State Bureau of Investigation.

Matt Dyson ’14, an organizational communication and leadership major with a minor in leadership studies, completed a leadership internship at the Quail Country Plantation in Arlington, Ga.

Lorenzo McKenzie ’15, a mass communications major with a concentration in TV and multimedia interned with Jones Communication Network, Channel 14 in Nassau, The Bahamas.

BJ Minter ’14 completed an internship with the Institute for Community Leadership (ICL) in Fayetteville, N.C. Lisa Paschal ’15, a business administration major with a concentration in resort and club management, interned with Anderson Creek Club in Spring Lake, N.C. Jennifer Perez ’13, an accounting major with a minor in church leadership, interned with Lifeway International in Nashville, Tenn.

Leigh Ann Philbee ’16, a biology major with a minor in leadership, completed an internship with the North Carolina Field of Honor in Fayetteville, N.C. Sarah Philips ’14, a social work major with a minor in leadership studies, interned with the Hope Community Church Serve Mission in South Londonderry, Vt.

Thomas Edwards ’13 completed a field internship in the Child Welfare Unit at Cumberland County Department of Social Services.

Tarama Rainford ’13, a political science major with a concentration in international relations, completed an internship with the United States Army Special Operations Command, International Military Students Office at Fort Bragg, N.C.

Linsey Gabris ’17 and Jacob Groce ’17 interned with Philadelphia Cricket Club, in Philadelphia, Pa.

Jeannie Snider ’14 interned with the Homicide Squad at the Raleigh Police Department in Raleigh, N.C.

Isabella Graf ’16, a business administration major with a concentration in professional tennis management, completed a tennis internship at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.

Katelynn Taliaferro ’17, a business administration major with a concentration in sport management, completed an internship with the Outer Banks Daredevils baseball team in Kill Devil Hills, N.C.

Allison Graves ’14 completed an internship in the purchasing department at Cape Fear Valley Health System.

Dorothy Vega ’17 completed an internship in accounting at the Fayetteville Publishing Company.

Gabriella Gunawan ’15, a business administration major with a concentration in PGA Golf Management, interned with the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.

Caleb Williams ’13, a financial economics major, interned with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Pinehurst, N.C.

Derrick Howell ’15 interned with Duke’s Talent Identification Program.

Mariama Jabati ’16 completed a paid summer internship in organic chemistry with Novartis in Cambridge, Mass.

Megan Wilson ’14 interned at the Bald Peak Colony Club in Melvin Village, N.H., where she worked in the pro shop, on the beach, and in food and beverage.

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Danielle Burns ’17 completed an internship at The Golf Club at Newcastle in Newcastle, Washington. She worked in the pro shop and assisted with tournaments.

CATCH THE SPIRIT! Nimocks Fitness Center: State-of-the art center with a full line of cardio equipment, such as treadmills, striders, ellipticals, recumbent bikes, and spinning bikes, along with weight machines, and an indoor track. This facility has a multi-purpose gym available for basketball and volleyball March F. Riddle Physical Activities Center: Multi-purpose arena with basketball and volleyball arena, weight room, athletic SCAN THIS training facilities, and classrooms CODE FOR MU Gene Clayton Tennis Center Eight hard-covered tennis courts, MONARCHS VIDEO! gazebo, and bleachers Richard L. Player Golf & Tennis Learning Center: 18-hole golf course, 70-station driving range, short game practice area, clubhouse, pro shop King’s Grant Golf Course: Semi-private, championship 18-hole golf course, practice facility, less than two miles from campus Monarch Stadium: Football, lacrosse, track & field stations, all-weather track, press box, and adjacent football field house Armstrong-Shelley Field: Lighted baseball field, covered hitting facility, and press box Price Field: Softball field, press box Monarch Soccerplex: Two-story field house, press box Our Great Outdoors: Volleyball courts, basketball courts, cross-country and fitness trails, Cape Fear River Walk

ATHLETICS

20 NCAA Division III Teams Men Women Baseball Basketball Basketball Cross Country Cross Country Golf Football Lacrosse Golf Soccer Lacrosse Softball Soccer Tennis Tennis Track and Field Track and Field (Indoor/Outdoor) (Indoor/Outdoor) Volleyball

Intramural and Baseball* Basketball Bowling Flag Football Ice Hockey* Pool Tournaments Soccer

Non-NCAA Sports Men and Women’s Cheer Women’s Dance

34 NCAA Division III Team National Championships 34 NCAA Division III Individual National Championships 8 NCAA Division III Team National Runners Up 12 Conference President’s Cups 134 Conference Championships 342 NCAA Division III All-Americans 45 Scholar-Athletes Recognized with All-American Academic Honors 1,514 All-Conference Selections 63 Conference Players of the Year 33 Conference Rookies of the Year 99 Conference Coach of the Year Awards

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Club Sports Softball Swimming* Table Tennis Tennis* Volleyball Wrestling* *Club team

“One of the cornerstones of our athletic program has always been our coaches and student-athletes being heavily involved in community engagement projects.

While we take great pride both in our academic and athletic accomplishments, giving back and helping others is an integral and key part of the student-athlete experience at MU. Our coaches and student-athletes are involved in over a dozen such activities annually, which include ‘Pink Zone’ events for breast cancer awareness, hosting Special Olympic competitions, elementary school reading programs, and a canned food drive.”

— Bob McEvoy Director of Athletics

“I wanted to be part of a team that is competitive, but can have fun while supporting one another. Coming to Methodist was the best decision I have ever made.”

— Isabella Graf ’16 Professional Tennis Management Harrington Park, New Jersey Munich, Germany

MU helped prepare me for pharmacy school in so many ways.

The small class sizes and my professors’ open door policies allowed me to have one-on-one learning experiences. I was able to grasp concepts at a much higher level. Outside of the classroom, I was involved on campus. Every mentor I came in contact with during my journey at MU stressed the importance of being involved. By taking their advice, I learned how to meet new people and how to manage my time. All of these experiences prepared me for a great start in graduate school.

Now that I’m in pharmacy school, I’ve been able to apply so much of my experiences from MU, and I truly believe this has put me a step ahead of others. When preparing for my future, I know that MU was the right choice.

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— Emily Huneycutt ’13 Chemistry, Pre-Pharmacy Currently enrolled in Pharmacy School at Presbyterian College Locust, North Carolina

WE BELIEVE IN SERVICE. I graduated from the Physician Assistant (PA) Program at Methodist University, but I attended MU as an undergrad as well. When I came to Methodist for my campus visit, everyone was so friendly and accommodating. I knew right away that Methodist would be a place that I could call home. The faculty and staff are so approachable and open to questions—you can tell they really want you to succeed.

I majored in biology with a concentration in health occupation science, and minored in chemistry and leadership studies. I also took advantage of many of the extracurricular opportunities at Methodist, including cross country, track and field, Alpha Delta Pi, and Women’s Bible Study, all of which enabled me to develop valuable skills and relationships.

Being a Methodist graduate gave me an advantage in the PA Program’s admission process. In addition to ensuring that I met the admission requirements, MU students are also given the first interviews, and therefore, the first opportunities for acceptance in the competitive admission process. The program is very demanding, but I enjoyed my time in the classroom with practicing PAs and doctors, in our state-of-the-art lab, and in clinical rotations, where I worked with doctors and PAs, and practiced my skills under their supervision. I found a job almost immediately after graduation and feel very confident in my ability to do what I have been trained to do. I love my job and enjoy serving my patients.

Methodist provided me with the opportunities I needed to develop the skills and character that allowed me to succeed in my professional, spiritual, and personal life.

If you want to build real, lasting relationships while receiving a quality education, then Methodist is the place for you.

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— Kristy Zeiler ’11, ’13M Physician Assistant at Cape Fear Valley Senior Health Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center & Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Physician Assistant Studies Lutherville, Maryland

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WE HAVE A PASSION FOR PEOPLE. Visiting Methodist and seeing the size and feel of the campus convinced me that this was the right place for me. I really liked the campus when I came for the tour, and I have continued to enjoy it since.

My MU journey has been made up of leadership and community engagement. On campus, I am a resident assistant (RA) in one of the residence halls. This experience has definitely helped me achieve greater leadership skills, not only with my residents but also within the community. I have taken advantage of an opportunity to visit some elementary schools in the area and read to the little kids. Through cheerleading, I have been able to be in the Christmas Parade that happens downtown. I am always busy and love every minute of it!

— Nicole Hardin ’15 Chemistry with a concentration in Forensic Science Jonesborough, Tennessee

— Tevin Rogers ’15 Music Education Sanford, North Carolina

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“There is not a time when I stop thinking about community involvement, whether through blood drives, the public schools, food shelters, or church.

Giving back to someone else is the only way I can truly enjoy the blessings that God grants me every day. I developed this perspective during the fall break mission trip to St. Simons Island, Georgia.”

“As a freshman, I was so nervous about sharing a living space with girls I’d never met before, especially since I’d never shared a room with anyone. Little did I know that my roommate and suitemates would become my best friends. From living in the residence hall during my freshman year, to having the privilege to move into the Alpha Delta Pi house during my sophomore year, the sense of family within the residence halls is amazing. Methodist University isn’t just a school, it has given me a home.”

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— Nicole Spink ’16 Environmental and Occupational Management Havelock, North Carolina

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WE’LL MAKE YOU FEEL AT HOME. Most first-year students ease into college life by moving into our traditional residence halls or suites. All rooms are equipped with telephone service, voice mail, HD cable service, free laundry, direct Internet access, and wireless access.

There are several options: u Two residence halls offer two-person rooms and common floor bathrooms u North Hall offers two-person rooms with bathrooms in each u Village Housing offers 25 beds per house, a common living area, and a common study area u Four residence halls offer two-person suites with shared bathrooms u O ne apartment complex offers four-bedroom, two-bathroom units u One apartment complex offers four-bedroom, four-bathroom units

There’s a meal plan for every appetite.

Our flexible meal plans allow you to dine in the Green & Gold Dining Hall and the Lion’s Den. Campus food services facilities offer: u Fresh fruits and salads u New brands in the Lion’s Den, including a fullu Homemade soups service Starbucks®, a Chick-fil-A® Express, and “The u Hot, home-style entrées Wedge,” a deluxe salad-made-to-order concept u Freshly baked pizza and pasta u A “Grab and Go” convenience store with u Deli selections prepackaged food u Ice cream and fresh desserts u A “Monarch Dollars Program” connected to meal u A Mongolian grill plans to purchase pizzas from a national chain and u A $1 million renovation to the food service to use at a number of campus locations areas in Berns Student Center completed in the summer of 2013 ®

I would describe my MU journey as an unending roller coaster ride of adventure. I tend to venture into every branch of study or involvement that I possibly can, often to find the options and resources at Methodist University much to my benefit. I have learned so much about the world and myself through my experiences during the past four years, which include serving as a resident assistant (RA) and being a part of over a dozen organizations.

I chose to attend Methodist because its “home away from home” feel made me grow comfortable in transitioning from high school

to college. As a resident assistant, I extended that at-home feel to my residents. If you’re hoping for a college with small class sizes, one-on-one time with professors, various clubs, and collegiate intramural sports, MU is the place for you.

— Lacey Truelove ’14 Kinesiology Fayetteville, North Carolina

When applying for college in the U.S., there were many choices, but Methodist University stood out the most. Coming from the Bahamas, I was a bit apprehensive at first, but the warm and welcoming environment was very engaging for international students. There are people here who are concerned about your educational and personal success. The professors have real-world experience and the classes are small. As a rising junior, I can truly say it was the right choice to come here.

At Methodist, I have been involved in leadership development. I have learned about effective leadership skills through the Lura S. Tally Center for Leadership Development, as well as attending various conferences and workshops. I have been a part of Student Leaders at Methodist, which prepared me for leadership on campus during my freshman year. I am also part of the Monarch Leaders Program, which has guided me into becoming a well-rounded student.

— Lorenzo McKenzie ’15 Mass Communications with a concentration in TV & Multimedia and a minor in Leadership Studies Nassau, The Bahamas

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I can say the most enjoyable part of my MU journey has been acting as a First Year Experience Resident Assistant. I have been able to guide first year students and orient them into college life. It’s a rewarding feeling when you see unassuming freshmen develop into promising upperclassmen.

I really enjoy offering advice and having open discussions with students.

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Campaign for Methodist University u Building Excellence

Be part of something larger.

The University is in the second phase of a 25-year Master Plan, the signs of which are everywhere on campus while construction, renovation, and other improvement projects are underway. Some of the completed projects are the new Nursing Building and North Hall, new sidewalks and landscaping, and the entrance and streetscape improvements on the edge of campus that runs along Ramsey Street.

As we move into the next stages, most major structures on campus will receive expansions and face lifts, as the University is transformed by the architects’ robust and exciting vision. When you are here, you will be part of this exciting process. Further aspects of the plan involve the construction of a Health Sciences Building, new residence halls, expanding the Trustees classroom building, renovations to the library, and upgraded and expanded athletic facilities.

Soccer Athletic Facility

Baseball Athletic Facility

Huff Concert Hall

Two major parts of the Master Plan are extensive expansions and renovations to Berns Student Center and Reeves Auditorium. In the student center, there will be new food service areas, an expanded campus student store, student recreation spaces, services, and learning centers. Reeves will add a multipurpose space which will serve as an auditorium, worship center, and recital hall, as well as a new lobby and entrance area.

When the three-phase project is finished, most major structures on campus will have received expansions and face lifts, and the University will be transformed.

It’s a great time to be a Monarch!

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John M. Reeves Auditorium and Fine Arts Building

Price Field & Softball Field House

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CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BRING THE MU COMMUNITY TOGETHER.

CLUBS AND CAMPUS LIFE

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YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Greek Organizations u Alpha Delta Pi u Alpha Kappa Alpha u Alpha Sigma Alpha u Beta Sigma Phi u Kappa Alpha Psi u Kappa Sigma

u Lambda Chi Alpha u Pi Kappa Alpha

Honor Societies u Alpha Lambda Delta u Chi Delta Chi

Gamma Sigma Epsilon Iota Tau Alpha u Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership u u

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Phi Alpha Delta u Sigma Alpha Pi u Sigma Tau Delta u The XIII u

Leadership and Student Government u Monarch Leaders of the 21st Century u MU United for Social Empowerment u Student Athlete Advisory Committee u Student Government Association u Student Veterans of America

Performance and Fine Arts u Chorale u Mixed Melody u NAfME u Noblemen u One Voice International Gospel Choir u Triple Threat Step Team

Religious and Spiritual u Campus Ministry Work Team u Men’s Bible Study u PGM Fellowship u Fellowship of Christian Athletes u Women’s Bible Study

Sports and Recreation u Baseball Club u Fly Fishing Club u Functional Fitness Club u Ice Hockey Club Team u Methodist Shooters u Outdoor Adventure Club u Tennis Club u Wrestling Club

Student Publications u smallTALK — campus newspaper u Tapestry — literary and art magazine

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Methodist University was ranked third in the nation for student activities by readers of Campus Activities Today magazine. This is the second year in a row that the Student Activities Committee (SAC) at Methodist University has been voted “Campus Program of the Year” by readers of Campus Activities Today.

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Academic u Accounting Club u American Marketing Association u Biology Club u Chemistry Club u Club Managers Association of America u Computer Science Club u Criminal Justice Forensic Science Association u Dr. Harvey Estes Student Society u Ecology Club u Enactus Academic u Environmental Club u International Business Club u Lector Club u Mass Communications Club u Methodist Association of Nursing Students u MU North Carolina Association of Educators u MU Golf Association u Military Science Club u MU Student Athletic Trainers Association u Peer Educator Association u Psy Chi u Psychology Club u Social Work Club u Sport Management Club u MU Student Alumni Association u Campus Service u Red Cross Club u Residence Hall Association u Student Activities Committee

Cultural u Amnesty International Club u International Student Club u Rotaract Club u Unseal It

WE DEVELOP GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES. International Scholars Methodist University is one of 90 Davis United World College Scholars partner schools in the United States, and one of just three in North Carolina, along with Duke and UNC Chapel Hill.

Other partner schools include Brown University, Colby College, College of the Atlantic, Dartmouth College, Earlham College, Harvard University, Macalester College, Middlebury College, Princeton University, University of Florida, Wellesley College, and Westminster College. Since 2007, Methodist University students have been awarded over $90,000 by the Davis Foundation to implement peace projects in Afghanistan, East Timor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, India, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Honduras, and Guatemala.

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Methodist University remembers and gives thanks to Kathryn Wasserman Davis. Known for challenging today’s students to work effectively toward ensuring lasting peace in the world, Methodist University students took her vision to heart, and acted boldly on her desire for world peace.

Recently, “Educating Future Leaders,” a project initiated by Natalie Matthews and Busiswa Vilakazi, was selected to receive funding in 2014. Esra’a Al-Shawafi’s project, “Sewing and Business Skills for Economical and Peaceful Integration of Women in Society” was selected in the summer of 2013. In 2012, Nyoma Clement Nickonora and Talata Evers (South Sudan) engaged in a global peace project with fellow South Sudanese student Joy Minalla.

Their project was titled, “Rebuilding the Ruins and Promoting Peace.” In 2011, “Collecting Smiles in Srebrenica” was spearheaded by Anna Causevic, Dzenana Dzanic, Emina Hodzic, and Samra Mrkovic. Davis Projects for Peace award recipients from 2007–2010 include Fredy Oxom, Camilo Rubiano, Milca Baptista, Heather Eckhardt, Marco Marin, Gladys Michelle Reyes Chiapas, Sana Sabri, Rahila Muhibi, and Husein Nasiro-Sigo.

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The opportunity to study abroad was one of the reasons I chose to attend Methodist University. As a student, I visited Cadiz, Spain; Dublin, Ireland; and Panajachel, Guatemala. My trip to Spain enhanced my proficiency in the Spanish language. When you’re in the country, you have no choice but to learn by doing—you are learning, walking, talking, and thinking in Spanish.

My favorite trip was my trip to Guatemala. Despite various economic hardships, the Guatemalan people were loyal, generous, and happy. They fully understand the situations they are going through and they still have faith and hope, and they value family. My experiences abroad make me want to continue traveling. I would love to go to Brazil, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Argentina, Costa Rica, and China. I love the Spanish language, and eventually, I would like to become fluent in the language.

At Methodist, I enjoyed being part of multiple clubs and organizations. I was able to balance eight plus organizations at a time, all while playing volleyball and dancing on the dance team. From serving as the president of the Chemistry Club and as the vice president for the International Business Club to being a peer mentor and a University Ambassador, I will miss being the girl who does everything on campus.

I’ve had to work for everything I accomplished at Methodist and my experiences have made me appreciate life, travel, and myself.

— Brittany McCoy ’14 Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry and minors in Spanish and Math Smithfield, North Carolina

Methodist University has not stopped evolving since my freshman year. Every semester brings new opportunities and campus growth. During my time here, I’ve felt empowered to grow as both a scholar and an individual, and I’ve learned how to overcome obstacles.

I’ve created my own place here on campus by getting involved and leading some of the organizations and causes I believe in. As a part of the International Club, the Sociology Club, the Honors Lector Club, Pi Alpha Delta, and the MUN Club, I’ve engaged in an environment that has challenged me in new ways while pursuing my extracurricular interests. I have also helped our campus become a more diverse and accepting place by being a founding member of the first LGBTQA organization on campus, Unseal It.

Study abroad destinations include: u Australia u Iceland u Brazil u Ireland u Canada u Japan u Chile u Korea u C olombia u Mexico u France u Spain u Honduras

The Methodist family is a small, yet diverse community of individuals with much potential. I am happy I chose to attend MU. I have been able to build close relationships with both faculty and students. Being a part of a small campus allows any student to become an important part of the community dynamic, and the friendships I’ve formed during my time here have made me feel like I’m at home.

Some programs focus on a particular field of study; other programs offer a general curriculum. Most students are able to fulfill graduation requirements and maintain progress toward a degree while studying abroad.

— Miguel Fernando Tevez-Rosales ’14 Political Science with a concentration in International Relations and a minor in French San Salvador, El Salvador

Language courses offered at MU: u Arabic u Italian u French u Mandarin u German u Spanish u Hebrew

When my sophomore year was coming to an end, I started applying for study abroad. I knew even before I came to MU that I would study in a different country at least once in my four years, and so I did! First semester junior year, I spent the entire semester in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia! It was the most amazing experience of my life, and I learned so much about myself and the world. I cannot wait to travel again!

— Laura Baker ’14 Chemistry Lincolnton, North Carolina

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“My challenge to you is to bring about a mind-set of preparing for peace instead of preparing for war.”

— Kathryn Wasserman Davis Davis Projects for Peace

WE RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF THE WORLD AROUND US. Students come in all forms, but here at Methodist University, the non-traditional students like myself serve to enhance the diversity. I am an accounting and business administration major, and a 32-year-old combat veteran, military wife, and parent. Every day is a careful balancing act of whatever life happens to throw at me, and studying. After my Army service, I really wanted to make the most of my educational opportunities, while proudly representing the community of veterans here in Fayetteville. I left the military “Army Strong,” as the saying goes, but I wanted to be intellectually strong as well. That is why I applied to the Honors Program.

Since joining, the Honors Program has instilled in me critical thinking skills that I could never have gained through any other course here at Methodist University, or anywhere else for that matter. The classes are intimate, with an open-minded seminar environment. The professors expect intellectual investment from all the students, and we work very hard to meet those expectations. They motivate us to read, examine, and assess great books in ways that we can apply to other aspects of our lives. The program definitely pushed me to challenge myself. Even with my obligations, the time and investment required for this program is 100 percent worth the rewards and benefits. I can’t count how many times these skills have been successfully applied to my other studies. The Honors Program is not just for the traditional students, and I truly believe highly motivated and dedicated veterans will benefit from this program as immensely as I did. ­

— Gina Martinez ’14 Accounting with minors in Business Administration and International Business Fayetteville, North Carolina

WE MOVE FORWARD WITH HONORS. THE HONORS PROGRAM Mission The Honors Program is a reading and seminar discussion program that immerses students in the Great Books as a supplement to the University’s cores and majors. This interdisciplinary program fosters critical thinking, models ethical decision-making, promotes awareness of the liberal arts tradition, and broadens awareness of culture. Completion of the program distinguishes students for further education and employment.

HONORS PROGRAM

Courses Honors 1010: Reading in Greek Texts: For example, Gilgamesh, Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Plato, and Aristotle. The course strives to introduce students to critical reading and various reading strategies.

Honors 1020: Reading in Classical and Medieval Texts: For example, Lucretius, Virgil, Ovid, Marcus Aurelius, Augustine, Boethius, Beowulf, The Song of Roland, Aquinas, Chaucer, and Dante. The course introduces students to genre, narration, and cultural context as factors influencing reading.

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Honors 2000: Special Topics: An elective course enriching the five-semester reading seminar program through selected events or additional readings. The precise content varies. The course can be repeated as the content changes per university regulations.

Honors 2010: Reading in Renaissance and Enlightenment Texts: For example, Luther, Erasmus, Hobbes, Shakespeare, Molière, Descartes, Montaigne, Bacon, Milton, Cervantes, Hume, Swift, and Smith. The course introduces the student to modernity.

Honors 2020: Reading in Nineteenth-Century Texts: For example, Kant, Federalist Papers, Wordsworth, Keats, Goethe, Marx, Melville, Darwin, Flaubert, Mill, Emerson, Thoreau, Whitman, Twain, and Dostoevsky. The course introduces the student to the reception history of texts.

Honors 3010: Reading in Twentieth-Century Texts: For example, Nietzsche, Freud, Kafka, Conrad, Joyce, James, Einstein, Dewey, Eliot, Wittgenstein, Camus, de Beauvoir, Foucault, and Pirandello. The course introduces the student to ideological influences upon reading.

Honors 4010: Honors Project: The student plans, proposes, and carries out a reading or research project which integrates his/her core, major, and the honors program. The student works under the direction of the program director and a faculty expert.

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RECENT GRADUATES HAVE BEEN EMPOWERED TO EXCEL IN GRADUATE SCHOOL AND THE WORKPLACE.

Employment Antonio Alston ’14 recently accepted an environmental safety position with Amazon.

Mario Bevilacqua ’12 is a PGA Tour Instructor and Director of Instruction for The Scoring Academy in Las Vegas, Nev. John Caddick ’13 was employed immediately after graduation and works in Cape Fear Valley Health System’s purchasing department.

Jennifer Christian ’13 is a chemist for Sandoz Pharmaceuticals in Wilson, N.C. Michael Connor ’14 is an analyst for Chatham County Bureau of Investigation.

Ashley Deese ’11 earned a master’s degree in interactive media and currently works for the Smithsonian as a media producer specializing in science education.

Daniel Desseaur ’13 is working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) at the John Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

Melisa Eslinger ’13 completed her field internship at Cumberland Interfaith Hospitality Network, where she is currently employed as a social worker.

Devin Gee ’08 has been named the head professional at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. At 27, Devin becomes just the 8th head professional in Oakmont’s storied 110+ year history.

Patrick Hamel ’13 is a Chapter Consultant for Phi Kappa Alpha Fraternity in Memphis, Tenn.

Mireille “Millie” Hernandez ’12 is currently employed as an OUC project care case manager for the Heart of Florida United Way.

Steven Bazan ’11 attended Duke Divinity School and recently received his Masters of Divinity degree.

Nathan Bright ’12 is pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at North Carolina State University.

Anita Djonlic ’14 was accepted to four universities to pursue a Ph.D. in organic chemistry: Duke University, Vanderbilt University, University of Tennessee, and Northeastern University. She has accepted a research fellowship and will attend Duke University.

Alex Ellis ’11 completed a Master of Science in mathematics at North Carolina State University. At 22, he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in mathematics.

Brandon Iseman ’10 is the head football coach at Dixon High School in Holly Ridge, N.C.

Courtney Gerganous ’12, who interned in drug chemistry at the SBI crime lab in Raleigh, is in her third year of pharmacy school.

Ashley Johnson ’13 is a kindergarten teacher at St. Paul Catholic School in New Bern, N.C.

Jasmina Gobeljic ’13 was accepted into graduate school at the University of Oxford.

Nicholas Kowal ’13 works in customer relations for the Acushnet Company in Fairhaven, Mass.

Acushnet brands include Titleist and Footjoy, among others.

Lalage Katunga ’10 is attending the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University where she is pursuing a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology.

Qëndresa Krasniqi ’13 holds a position in project implementation with MetLife in N.Y.C. Darci Martin ’11 is a graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers. She currently serves as a federal police officer in Calif.

Duncan Miller ’14 is the head tennis professional at Navesink Country Club in Middletown, N.J. Ronald Patterson, Jr. ’14 works as an emergency room nurse at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Drew Shrum ’12 is the director of tennis at Trump National Golf Club in Winchester, N.Y. Courtney Sobleski ’12 works as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan with the International Security and Assistance Force (ISAF) in intelligence and analytical services.

Heather Schneider Ubbens ’09 was recently hired by Las Vegas Metro Police Department as a crime scene analyst.

Graduate School

Marissa Kuzbyt ’12 is attending Elon University School of Law. Alexis Lanza ’12 is pursuing a doctorate in biology at the University of Florida.

Crystal McDonald ’11 completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of South Carolina.

James Moran ’14 has been awarded a graduate teaching assistantship with full tuition remission at North Carolina State University. He will pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing.

Cierra Murphy ’14 is pursuing a Masters in Counseling and Educational Development at UNC Greensboro.

Syntina Nesbitt ’14 is enrolled in the Master of Education in Higher Education program at UNC Wilmington.

Isuru Wijesundara ’13 recently accepted a position in Duke Energy’s IT department.

Nolan Outlaw ’12 is a graduate teaching assistant at East Carolina University where he is pursuing a master’s degree in mathematics.

Ed Zielonka, Jr. ’12 is a software engineer for Club Prophet Systems in Springdale, Pa. Club Prophet Systems is a world leader in golf management software.

Tijana Vasiljevic ’14 was accepted to four universities to pursue a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry: Ohio State University, University of North Texas, Drexel University, and the University of Waterloo in Canada.

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Take a look at what a few of our graduates are up to:

ACADEMIC PROSPECTUS SCHOOL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES 35 Department of Art 36 Department of English and Writing 37 Department of History Department of Modern Languages and Literature Department of Music 39 Department of Philosophy and Religion Department of Psychology Department of Sociology Department of Theatre REEVES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 40 Accounting Business Administration Entrepreneurship Financial Economics 41 Management 42 Marketing Sport Management Business Health Care Administration Concentration 43 PGA Golf Management Concentration Professional Tennis Management Concentration 44 Resort and Club Management Concentration Sport Management Concentration Minor in Human Resources 45 The Professional MBA Program at Methodist University SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 46 Department of Communication 47 Department of Justice Studies and Applied Forensic Science The Master of Justice Administration Program 48 Department of Government Studies 49 Department of Social Work

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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 50 Department of Biology 51 Department of Chemistry and Physical Science 52 Department of Computer Science 53 Department of Mathematics Department of Education 55 The Master of Education Program 56 Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES 57 Department of Athletic Training Department of Applied Exercise Science 58 Department of Health Care Administration 59 Department of Nursing Physician Assistant Studies Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

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Methodist University is rated a top-tier southern regional college

by U.S. News & World Report.

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AND HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT OF ART Art Degrees: AA, BA, BFA (in graphic design) K–12 teacher licensure (see art education major) Concentrations: Ceramic sculpture, painting, printmaking, graphic design Careers: Artist, illustrator, photographer, museum director, art agent, gallery director, arts foundation director, arts council director Contact: Silvana Foti, ph. 910.630.7107, email: sfoti@methodist.edu In an increasingly visual world, people who create and interpret imagery are a valued asset to both business and society. Methodist University offers art majors an intense and intimate program that prepares them to make a living through art. The program combines art history and theory with a wealth of studio work. As an art major, you gain a deep understanding and familiarity with a variety of media and techniques.

Frequent contact with the North Carolina Museum of Art, the Fayetteville Museum of Art, and the Fayetteville and Cumberland County Arts Center broadens your knowledge of art and artists and provides opportunities to exhibit your work.

Art Education Degree: BA (K–12 teacher licensure) Careers: Teaching art in grades K–12 Contact: Silvana Foti, ph. 910.630.7107, email: sfoti@methodist.edu Studies show that art develops young minds. Our Art Education Program provides the knowledge and skills you need to pass your passion for art on to the next generation. You benefit from the full spectrum of art courses and ample studio work.

In addition, you take general education courses and targeted art education courses.

Upon graduation and completion of the teacher licensure exam, you will have the skills to teach art in our nation’s schools.

The William F. Bethune Center for Visual Arts features a printmaking studio, painting studio, graphic design lab, photography lab, digital photo studio, and drawing and art education space. The building also contains the David McCune International Art Gallery, which is named in honor of local artist David McCune. The David McCune International Art Gallery has featured works by students and local artists.

Graphic design communicates through color, images, and text to present information or promote a message. The MU program gives students a strong foundation in both the art of the trade and the technical competencies necessary to succeed professionally. As a graphic design student, you study traditional studio arts (drawing, painting, and sculpting) and gain training in digital production. Upon graduation, you are prepared to enter the workplace as someone who can deliver print and Web design and produce magazines, newspapers, illustrations, logos, identity elements (stationery, corporate communications), packaging, photography, brochures, annual reports, direct mail campaigns, invitations, posters, signage, and billboards.

We are one of a handful of programs in the Southeast to offer a BFA in Graphic Design and we are seeking accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. A post-graduate degree in studio art is also an option for artists completing the BFA in Graphic Design Program.

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Graphic Design Degree: BFA Careers: Graphic designer, illustrator, graphic artist, art director, Web designer, photographer Note: A Macintosh computer lab is available to graphic design students.

Contact: Kerry Scott Jenkins, ph. 910.630.7042, email: kjenkins@methodist.edu

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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND WRITING English Degrees: AA, BA Careers: Journalist, public relations representative, public information officer, copywriter, editor, teacher Note: Teacher licensure is available.

Contact: Dr. Kelly C. Walter Carney, ph. 910.630.7376, email: kcarney@methodist.edu Whatever path or career you choose, reading, research, analytical thinking, and good writing skills simplify your journey. The English Program at MU exposes you to a wide variety of world literature—and therefore world thought. Both literature and writing classes teach you to think, to argue, to form ideas, and to communicate them succinctly.

Small classes and an award-winning faculty create an environment that encourages you to take risks, to ask the tough questions, and to devise your own answers. Graduates of our English Program enter wideranging careers. Internships are available.

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Writing Degrees: AA, BA Careers: Writer, journalist, publisher, editor, broadcaster, public relations representative, copywriter Note: Methodist University hosts the biennial Southern Writers Symposium.

Contact: Dr. Michael Colonnese, ph. 910.630.7085, email: colonx@methodist.edu In the Information Age, the ability to communicate is a survival skill. In the MU Writing Program, you will develop your love of writing into a professional skill. Completion of this major trains you to think effectively, to understand yourself, to receive knowledge about the world, and to use the written word to communicate. Writers learn best by doing, so you will study all types of writing, from fiction to journalism. Many classes provide one-on-one feedback. Special workshops in fiction, feature writing, and screenwriting are offered.

Facilities include a computer-assisted composition laboratory and a writing center. Students majoring in writing contribute to MU’s arts and literary magazine, student newspaper, and yearbook. Internships are strongly encouraged. All professors write professionally and Methodist is home to Longleaf Press, a literary publisher.

History Degrees: AA, BA, BS Careers: Historian, curator, lawyer, businessperson, politician, researcher, journalist, teacher Note: Teacher licensure is available in social studies.

Contact: Dr. Rebecca Wendelken, ph. 910.630.7589, email: rwendelken@methodist.edu To be effective in the future, you must understand the past. Through lively discussion courses, research projects, and investigation of primary resource materials such as diaries, letters, and treaties, history majors gain an intimate understanding of how we got to where we are today. In addition, you hone critical thinking, clear writing, and effective speaking skills that serve you well in any career. Within the major, you are encouraged to pursue an area of special interest. Also, the history major is easily combined with a second major or minor. Internships at local museums and archives showcase the practical applications of history and allow you to use your skills.

Global Studies Degrees: BA Careers: Businessperson, journalist, international relations roles, public servant, humanitarian Note: Study abroad and internships are encouraged.

Contact: Dr. Rebecca Wendelken, ph. 910.630.7589, email: rwendelken@methodist.edu A true interdisciplinary program, the global studies major brings together the study of economics, foreign language, humanities, and social sciences. In small classes with ongoing discussions, you see how these separate disciplines overlap and entwine to make up the society in which we live. Throughout each academic year, field experiences, guest lectures, public forums and the opportunity for debate will broaden your knowledge and hone critical thinking. Global studies majors gain an all-embracing understanding of how the world works.

Our global studies majors have won national awards such as the Davis Projects for Peace Prize, earned grants, and made a difference in the world. They have helped bring water to remote Ethiopian villages, established a summer camp for children in Afghanistan, introduced greenhouse farming to rural Ecuador, brought educational programs to women in India, and raised money and awareness for a literacy program serving the women in Afghanistan.

DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE Spanish Degrees: AA, BA Careers: Teacher, language professor, international business leader, communications expert, military officer. Spanish proficiency is a valuable adjunct skill for many professions.

Note: Travel and study abroad opportunities are available.

Contact: Dr. Cristina Francescon, ph. 910.630.7082, email: francesc@methodist.edu Fluency in Spanish is an asset for employment in the United States today. Spanish majors at MU are prepared linguistically and culturally to speak and write effectively in Spanish.

The curriculum is multidimensional, including grammar, culture, history, art, literature, and more. You will benefit from individualized assignments, one-on-one guidance, language lab activities, and access to print media and documentaries that build language skills and understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures.

You will have the opportunity to interact with native speakers on campus and take advantage of internships to Spanish-speaking countries.

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Music Degrees awarded: AA, BA, BM in performance, BA in music with a concentration in arts management, BM in music education Careers: Studio teacher, performer, composer, music industry professional, public school teacher, music minister, band director, and choral director Note: An audition is required. Private instruction is available. Full tuition music scholarships are available.

Contact: Dr. Keith Dippre, ph. 910.630.7101, email: kdippre@methodist.edu As a music major at Methodist University, you receive the attention, motivation, and direction it takes to reach your full potential as a musician. Courses in music history, theory, and technique build your understanding of music and thus build the foundation for performance.

Classes are small and teaching is personalized to your needs. You receive regular reviews to further your progress. You enjoy multiple outlets for performance and you are involved in musical projects from the day you begin your college career. Computer labs, practice rooms, and performance rooms support your development. All faculty members are experienced, practicing musicians.

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Arts Management Concentration Available as a concentration within music Careers: Administration or staff position at an arts council, music/ art festival, theatre organization, dance company, museum, fine arts academy, music retail sales Note: An internship is required. Arts management students complete numerous courses in the Reeves School of Business and Economics.

Contact: Dr. Keith Dippre, ph. 910.630.7101, email: kdippre@methodist.edu Music is an industry. As a music major with a concentration in arts management, you gain the skills needed to navigate the industry successfully. Courses in music theory, history, and technique ensure that you understand art. Courses in business ensure that you are prepared to manage the business side of the art. You have many opportunities to perform and to work on a variety of music projects.

A required internship gives you experience meshing your artistic talents and your business acumen.

Music Education (K–12) Degree: BM Career: Music teacher Note: An audition is required. Private instruction is available.

Full tuition music scholarships are available.

Contact: Dr. Keith Dippre, ph. 910.630.7101, email: kdippre@methodist.edu

Exposing children to the world of music is a rewarding and fulfilling career choice. Certified music teachers are in high demand. As a music education major, you gain the skills to teach music as you continue to build your own talent.

Continuous enrollment in a major instrument or voice is required—as are classes in music history, theory, and technique. Classes are small, so faculty members can invest the attention you need to reach your full potential as a musician and as a teacher. Opportunities for performance are abundant. Student teaching is required. Computer labs, practice rooms, and performance rooms support your development. All faculty members are experienced, practicing musicians who are recognized in their fields.

Music Performance Degree: BM Careers: Performer, music industry, or theater professional Note: An audition is required. Private instruction is available. Full tuition music scholarships are available.

Contact: Dr. Keith Dippre, ph. 910.630.7101, email: kdippre@methodist.edu The best way to become expert at performing is to perform. As a music performance major at MU, you will take to the stage to develop your talent and hone your performance ability. Courses in music theory, history, and technique enhance your understanding of music and thus improve your skills. Classes are small, so professors have time to focus on you and help you realize your full talent. All members of the music faculty are experienced music professionals. A strong foundation in voice or at least one instrument is required. Computer labs, practice rooms, and performance rooms are all available to you.

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Weston Noble, an internationally-acclaimed conductor and music educator, conducted the MU Chorale and combined groups in a concert at MU. His career includes conducting more than 900 music festivals throughout the United States. He is the only director to have led all-state choruses, bands, and orchestras in all 50 states.

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DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION Religion Degrees: BA Note: A minor in Church Leadership is available (description on page 61).

Careers: Seminary and other graduate study Contact: Dr. Steven Brey, ph. 910.630.7090, email: sbrey@methodist.edu Religion majors at MU develop a deeper understanding of the “big questions” that occur at the limits of human experience. Through a fascinating range of courses, you will explore how religions change over time and relate to societies in general. You explore myths and culture, and delve deeply into the Hebrew-Christian tradition and the Bible. You also investigate other world religions. You are challenged to finetune critical thinking and communication skills through the close reading of texts, research, writing, and class discussions that will prepare you for a variety of careers, even those not explicitly religious. A major in religion is valuable in three respects. First and most importantly, studying religions is intellectually and spiritually rewarding; it makes you wiser and broadens your horizons. Secondly, this program trains you in research, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning, which are all skills desired by employers, no matter the industry. Finally, if your goal is a career in ministry or graduate study of religion, this major gives you the required foundation in theory, method, and tradition required for further study. This program, which is relatively light in credit load, can serve as a valuable part of a double major because it prepares students for graduate work in law, business, medicine, journalism, and psychology.

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Psychology Degrees: BA, BS Careers: Psychologist, researcher, counselor, trainer, human resources expert, human services professional supporting community agencies such as crisis centers and residential treatment facilities Note: Concentrations are available in clinical/counseling psychology and human performance. Majors may qualify for a psychology practicum.

Contact: Dr. Katharine Snyder, ph. 910.630.7535, email: ksnyder@methodist.edu The MU Psychology Program focuses on understanding psychological functioning (perceiving, feeling, thinking, and behaving), how this functioning develops, and how understanding this function can be used to enhance our lives.

Through this study, you also acquire an understanding of how to attain knowledge with an emphasis on the scientific approach. In two courses in experimental psychology, you design, conduct, and report on an experiment in psychology.

Professors work closely with you throughout your studies, providing supervision and guidance. This balance between applied and experimental psychology ensures that you are well prepared for the work force or for graduate study.

The department has a laboratory equipped for psychology experiments. Faculty members conduct research into various aspects of psychological functioning and students can volunteer to assist in research studies. Two student associations affiliated with the department host campus and

community events, discussions, and special presentations throughout the academic year. All of the department’s full-time faculty members hold terminal degrees and are published in professional journals.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY Sociology Degrees: AA, BA, BS Careers: Positions in social service agencies, child protective services, law enforcement and probation, teaching or working with the aging Note: Many of our sociology majors go on to graduate programs.

Contact: Regina Smardon, ph. 910.630.7088, email: rsmardon@methodist.edu At MU, the Sociology Program prepares you to examine human society at every level—from world cultures to society and self. You also explore social issues, such as drug use, gender, and the role of sports in our culture. Small classes and skilled professors create fascinating discussion and debate. Students also master data analysis using SPSS for Windows.

As a senior, your studies culminate in an internship at an approved local community organization, such as juvenile court, nursing home, school, or group home. There is an honor society available to sociology majors.

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE Theatre Degrees: AA, BA Note: Special production and independent studies courses are available.

Careers: Performer, director, production (technical direction, stage management, design), front-of-house positions (publicity, community relations, development) Contact: Dr. Paul Wilson, ph: 910.630.7105, email: pwilson@methodist.edu The MU Theatre Program encompasses the creative, practical, theoretical, and historical elements of the art and crafts of theatre.

Courses in history, literature, acting, and directing are balanced by laboratory courses in scenery, lighting, costuming, makeup, and stage management. As a theatre major, you are prepared to contribute to all aspects of producing a performance. The curriculum is designed to give the student a wide variety of experiences, both on the stage and behind the scenes. Performance space on campus includes Reeves Auditorium and O’Hanlon Memorial Amphitheatre, as well as “found spaces” such as the courtyard of the Trustees Classroom Building and the front porch of the MallettRogers House. Auditions for our productions are open to all students.

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“I used to be of the mindset that lecture is the best way to teach. This year, I tried a new approach in my Music History class. Now, all of the course’s content is available on the Internet. Students are quizzed on the material at the beginning of each class. If the students pass the quiz, they are allowed to participate in that day’s activity, where the class works with the content in a meaningful and interactive way through group discussion… My students have been more engaged, and now I know well before each exam what students know, and how they think and feel about the subject at hand.”

— Dr. Scott Marosek Assistant Professor of Music

REEVES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Named in honor of Methodist University benefactor Charles M. Reeves, Jr., the Reeves School of Business at Methodist University nurtures the spirit of entrepreneurship and the creative economic endeavors of its students. The Reeves School of Business focuses on best business practices, and opens varied paths for students and area professionals to explore and work with current business thought. The Reeves School of Business is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs to offer Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in accounting, business administration, entrepreneurship, financial economics, and marketing, as well as concentrations in health care administration, resort and club management, sport management, PGA golf management, and professional tennis management. The Reeves School of Business also offers a Master of Business Administration, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), and houses two separate institutes: The Center for Entrepreneurship, and The Institute for Golf and Tennis Management.

These organizations offer community and recognition programs, and in some cases, non-academic courses to serve specific needs of professionals in North Carolina.

Accounting Degrees offered: AA, BA, BS Career opportunities: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), forensic accountant, corporate accountant, fraud examiner, bank examiner, cost accountant, valuation consultant, controller, not-for-profit accountant, treasurer, auditor, tax specialist, chief financial officer, management accountant Note: Many graduates pursue a CPA or other graduate degree.

Contact: Donna Pelham, JD, ph. 910.630.7423, email: dpelham@methodist.edu

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the field of accounting will continue to grow each year. A major in accounting opens a variety of career choices, providing you the potential to advance to the highest levels of management, receive attractive compensation, and help people, businesses, and the economy flourish.

Courses are extremely hands-on. You learn by doing. We strongly encourage participation in accounting internships to gain real-life experience on the job. Our accounting professors are mentors and our pass rate on the Uniform CPA Exam is impressive. All members of the accounting faculty are Certified Public Accountants (CPAs).

The four-year accounting major includes all of the accounting courses required to sit for the Certified Public Accountant exam in North Carolina, as well as in many other states.

Business Administration Degrees awarded: AA, BA, BS Career opportunities: Management, finance, human resources management, sales, entrepreneurship Note: Business administration is one of the most popular majors on campus.

Contact: Dr. Kimberly Scruton, ph. 910.630.7461, email: kscruton@methodist.edu

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As one of the most dynamic majors at Methodist University, business administration offers you thorough classroom instruction backed by intriguing opportunities for real-world experiences. Through the Reeves School of Business and Economics, you receive instruction on emerging business practices, train on state-of-the-art computer equipment, and work on projects that bring business theories to life. You meet and network regularly with alumni and other professionals at Alumni Career Day, Executive Speaker Series luncheons, and other events. The elective internship for this major has landed students in businesses such as Merrill Lynch, E.I. DuPont, M.J. Soffe Manufacturing, and the Downtown Alliance, among others. Organizations such as ENACTUS (formerly Students in Free Enterprise [SIFE]) give you the chance to run your own organization, create your own business plan, and teach what you have learned about business. In addition, business majors have the opportunity to study at École Superieure de Commerce de Rennes in France for a semester and take business courses in English. As a graduate of the Business Administration Program, you are fully prepared to enter the workforce or pursue graduate-level work.

Entrepreneurship Career opportunities: New venture creation, small business development, business succession, start-up operation, management Note: Students have opportunities to gain valuable experience working with The Center for Entrepreneurship’s community programs, as well as other community business development projects. The CFE offers a minor, as well as a certificate program in entrepreneurship.

Contact: Marty Cayton, ph. 910.630.7616, email: mcayton@methodist.edu The entrepreneurship major prepares students for successful venture creation and implementation, and provides opportunities to acquire the necessary operational knowledge to start a new business or significantly impact an existing business. The entrepreneurship major enables students to study business communication, marketing, finance, management, economics, accounting, and information systems from an entrepreneurial perspective. The curriculum is flexible—students may tailor the program to fit specific needs, while acquiring the business background that is necessary to achieve entrepreneurial goals.

Successful business professionals contribute to the program, and an advisory board of recognized entrepreneurial leaders mentor students. Specialized courses, internships, and interaction with renowned business leaders are intended to provide a catalyst for launching, operating, and/or entering into a successful business. The entrepreneurship major draws upon the strength of Methodist University’s Center for Entrepreneurship. The Center, established in 1973, has long served the Fayetteville and southeastern North Carolina region as an advocate and supporter of the business community.

Financial Economics Degrees awarded: AA, BA, BS Career opportunities: Bank portfolio manager, bank representative, corporate treasurer’s office, finance supervisors in a federal/state/local government agency, financial analyst, economic trends forecaster Contact: Donna Pelham, JD ph. 910.630.7423, email: dpelham@methodist.edu As the name suggests, financial economics takes you into the heart of business, ultimately preparing you for a wide range of careers. Backed by the resources of the Reeves School of Business and Economics, you gain a solid understanding of business practices and ethical decision-making. As a graduate, you understand how to implement economics planning and forecasting. You are also prepared to continue your education at the graduate level, if you choose.

Management Degrees awarded: BA, BS Career opportunities: General management, human resources management, retail management, management consulting, entrepreneurship Note: Management can be combined with any of the concentrations in the Reeves School of Business.

Contact: Dr. Kimberly Scruton, ph. 910.630.7461, email: kscruton@methodist.edu

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As one of the newest majors at Methodist University, the Management Program will help you master skills in general business, accounting, economics, finance, and marketing, as you examine both the domestic and international marketplace. You will develop skills that focus on improving your leadership and management ability, as well as managing human resources. Methodist University and The Reeves School of Business and Economics will effectively prepare you to serve as a management expert in the modern business world, all while learning in a professional atmosphere.

Networking events with alumni and other professionals at Alumni Career Day, Executive Speaker Series luncheons, and other events will be offered to the students to help build a portfolio of contacts for post-graduation employment. An internship is recommended for this major and will give you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in human resources, general management, retail management, club and resort management, or management consulting. In addition, management majors have the opportunity to study at École Superieure de Commerce de Rennes in France for a semester, and to take management or business courses in English. As a graduate of the Management Program, you are fully prepared to enter the workforce or go on to graduate-level work.

Marketing Degrees awarded: AA, BA, BS Career opportunities: Advertising, international trade, consumer behavior, marketing research, sales, retailing Note: Marketing is an integral part of the lives of all businesses and consumers.

Contact: Dr. Kimberly Scruton, ph. 910.630.7461, email: kscruton@methodist.edu For-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, religious affiliates, and charitable organizations need excellent marketing to be successful. Marketing incorporates both creativity and business. As a marketer, you will find, develop, and create different ways to educate and deliver the product or service to the consumer. As a marketing major, you will have the opportunity to study global marketing, e-commerce, advertising, consumer behavior, selling, and data research. You can put your newfound knowledge into practice to help community agencies, local government, or local businesses with their marketing endeavors and projects. Opportunities are available for internships through the Reeves School of Business and Economics. Special topic courses and independent studies courses are also available.

“The Health Care Administration Program is one of the best programs in the region. Within the health care field, MU is an amazing place to be because the professors will try to place you with job opportunities after graduation. My MU journey has been wonderful.”

— Crystalyn Zoquier ’14 Business Administration with a Concentration in Business Health Care Administration Hope Mills, North Carolina

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Sport Management Degrees Awarded: BA, BS Career opportunities: Team management, arena management, sports information, event coordinator, parks and recreation management Note: Students gain valuable experience working with minor league and semi-professional teams within the Fayetteville area throughout the academic year. Sport Management is also available as a concentration within accounting, business administration, financial economics, management, and marketing majors.

Contact: Dr. Gregory Combs, ph. 910.630.7660, email: gcombs@methodist.edu The sports industry needs effective managers. Known for its own stellar sports program, Methodist University provides an unparalleled environment and exceptional opportunities in which to study sport management. Through lecture, discussion, field, and work experience, you gain the knowledge and skills you need to enter the business of sports. You will explore the administration of sports programs, marketing sports programs and managing facilities, among other aspects of the industry.

MU students have interned for professional baseball, hockey, arena football, and soccer teams; county parks and recreation departments; the YMCA, sporting goods stores, health and fitness centers, the Crown Coliseum; the Sports Information Office on campus; and as student assistant coaches. You will have the opportunity to focus their career goals by choosing a track in business administration or marketing. Required internships allow you to put theory into practice, gain experience under supervision, and make professional contacts.

Business Health Care Administration Concentration Available as a concentration within accounting, business administration, financial economics, marketing, and management Career opportunities: Provider relations, medical group practice manager, public-health worker, insurance group analyst, hospital administration

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Note: Since 1995, the program has placed 98 percent of graduates within three months of graduation.

Contact: Dr. Warren McDonald, ph. 910.630.7116, email: wmcdonald@methodist.edu Driven by a philosophy of providing the highest level of service to others, the business health care (BHC) administration concentration, offered in coordination with the School of Health Sciences, develops effective, humane, and caring administrators for the health care field. Courses, experiences, and assignments shape

graduates who understand effective ways to manage health care organizations responsibly and compassionately. An accounting, business administration, financial economics, or marketing degree with a concentration in business health care administration develops competency in leadership, strategic management, relationship management, resource management, functional management, stakeholder management, and patient-care management. Methodist University’s Business Health Care Administration Program follows the guidance of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.

“I have completed two internships as part of my studies in professional golf management. Both internships have been at private golf clubs in Chicago. I learned so much about the golf business, and I have increased my knowledge and skills in the profession. I actually received a job offer from the golf club, and when I graduate, I will be an assistant golf professional at that club.”

— Gina Battistone ’15 Business Administration with a concentration in Professional Golf Management and a minor in Accounting Northfield, Ohio

One of only 19 golf management programs in the nation accredited by the PGA, Methodist University’s PGA Golf Management Program gives you the golfing skills and the business expertise to have a successful career as a golf professional. Our PGA Golf Management Program boasts fantastic facilities on campus, including a private, 18-hole golf course and pro shop. In 2012, the Golf Range Association of America named the MU practice facility one of the top 50 private ranges in the country. The PGA accreditation allows you to complete the Players Ability Test, and Levels I and II of the Golf Professional Training Program while attending college.

Four required internships have landed students in prestigious organizations, such as Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in North Carolina; numerous PGA Section offices; The Club at Cordillera in Colorado; Pine Valley Golf Club in Pine Valley, New Jersey; Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania; and Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland.

Methodist University’s Professional Tennis Management (PTM) Program brings together excellent business administration and marketing programs, superior facilities, and a faculty with a passion for the game and the industry. In addition to Methodist University’s eight-court facility and pro shop, You may also play and work at several private, commercial, and public tennis facilities in the region, including grass, clay, and hard courts. All internships in this program are paid, and students have enjoyed internships at such well-known locations as Greenbrier Resort, Philadelphia Cricket Club, and the Saddlebrook Resort. The curriculum includes professional tennis teaching certification by the two largest professional teaching organizations in the world: United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) certification at the Professional II level and Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) certification at the Instructor level.

Certification by one is required for graduation.

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PGA Golf Management Concentration Available as a concentration within accounting, business administration, financial economics, marketing, and management Career opportunities: Golf professional, golf sales, golf retail, golf marketing Note: The PGA Golf Management Program is accredited

by The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA); the program boasts 100 percent job placement for those who wish to enter the golf industry.

Contact: Jerry Hogge, ph. 910.630.7144, email: jhogge@methodist.edu

Professional Tennis Management (PTM) Concentration Available as a concentration within accounting, business administration, financial economics, and marketing, or as a stand-alone minor Career opportunities: Tennis professional, tennis sales, tennis retail, tennis marketing Note: The PTM program is the only USPTA accredited program in the country. The program boasts 100 percent job placement for those who wish to enter the tennis industry.

Contact: Tom Daglis, ph. 910.630.7147, email: tdaglis@methodist.edu

Resort and Club Management Concentration Available as a concentration within accounting, business administration, financial economics, marketing, and management Career opportunities: There are more than 28,000 resorts worldwide, including ski, golf and tennis resorts, casinos, cruise ships, country clubs, spas, and conference centers Note: A study program at The Pinehurst Resort and Spa and worldwide internships are available.

Contact: O.Z. Hamzah, ph. 910-630-7557, email: ohamzah@methodist.edu Resorts are a special aspect of the hospitality industry, combining hotel, spa, and restaurant management with sports facilities management. As a resort and club management graduate, you will be prepared to take leadership roles in all types of resorts worldwide. On-the-job learning happens through seminar courses and two required internships, with access to resorts such as Pinehurst in North Carolina; Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, and Wild Dunes in South Carolina; Broadmoor in Colorado; and Kingsmill in Virginia, as well as other internationally recognized properties in the hospitality industry. You will gain exposure to managing all aspects of the resort, including food and beverage; golf, tennis, and ski; spa; front desk; reservations; marketing; and more. Resort management majors have access to all on-campus facilities, including Methodist University’s golf and tennis facilities. Trips to various resorts are scheduled throughout the year.

Sport Management Concentration Available as a concentration within accounting, business administration, financial economics, and marketing Career opportunities: Team management, arena management, sports information, event coordinator, parks and recreation management Note: Students gain valuable experience working with minor league and semi-professional teams within the Fayetteville area throughout the academic year. Sport management is also available as a major.

Contact: Dr. William Kuchler, ph. 910.480.8453, email: wkuchler@methodist.edu

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See a description of the Sport Management Program on page 42.

Minor in Human Resources Career opportunities include human resource generalist, recruitment, labor relations, compensation and benefits, human resource management Contact: Michael Wayland, ph. 910.630.7331, email: mwayland@methodist.edu.

Effective human resource management is an essential component of any competitive business. As the global marketplace becomes more connected and competitive, the ability to attract and retain the best employees is critical for corporate success. Professionals working in human resources are focused on finding the best ways for businesses to function internally so that they can produce optimum external results. The minor in Human Resource Management will prepare you for a career in recruitment, labor relations, compensation and benefits, and human resource management.

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The Professional MBA Program at Methodist University Degree Awarded: MBA with a focus on organizational management and leadership, or a focus on health care administration.

Contact: Anne Way, ph. 910.630.7493, email: away@methodist.edu

during each eight-week term at the Reeves School of Business, with additional instruction online. The MBA Program features traditional MBA core courses, as well as emphasis courses in organizational management and leadership, with classes beginning each fall.

Today, many organizations require a Master of Business Administration as a requirement for advancement. The Professional MBA Program provides the perfect foundation for a rising career, and will allow for a broad base of knowledge in the areas of organizational management and leadership, or health care administration. The degree program can be completed in as little as 18 months.

The second focus of The Professional MBA Program is on health care administration. This focus is targeted toward professionals in the health care industry who seek to further develop their skills and advance their careers. Classes are held two weekends each eight-week term at the Reeves School of Business, with additional instruction online.

This MBA focus features traditional MBA core courses, as well as emphasis courses in health care administration, with classes beginning each spring.

The Professional MBA Program at Methodist University offers two focuses. One focus is on organizational management and leadership, and is targeted toward working professionals who seek to further develop their skills and advance their careers. Classes are held two weekends

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SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION Mass Communications Degrees: BA, BS Careers: Public relations, journalist, webmaster, editor, writer, television or radio producer Note: Concentrations are available in journalism, TV, video, multimedia, and radio communications. More than 80 percent of our students take advantage of an internship during their senior year.

Contact: Paul Joseph, ph. 910.630.7052, email: pjoseph@methodist.edu It is the Information Age and people who can understand, organize, and relate information are in more demand than ever. In fact, many of our communications/mass media students are offered jobs during their internships.

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As a student majoring in mass communications, you will become proficient in all types of media, from television and radio to the webbased communications. Your courses encompass television and radio production, journalism, computer technology, and advertising. Our department boasts TV field equipment, a TV studio, a modern editing suite, the latest in animation software, and more. We operate a webcasting campus radio station with its own studio.

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Our department has excellent relations with local media outlets. Your professors will work closely with you to find the internships that will be most beneficial to your career plans. In addition to internships, studio work, and labs, you gain real-life understanding of communications through field experience with newspapers, TV, radio, and motion picture studios.

Organizational Communication and Leadership Degrees awarded: BA, BS Career: Positions in business, social services, public relations, education, ministry, government Note: The Tally Center for Leadership Development offers courses in leadership theory and techniques, and emphasizes ethics, character, and self-confidence.

Contact: Dr. Willis Watt, ph. 910.630.7191, email: wmwatt@methodist.edu This multidisciplinary major prepares students to become leaders. You will complete coursework in mass communication, leadership studies, sociology, and business that will prepare you for opportunities in business, government, industry, law, social services, public relations, and ministry, as well as graduate-level communications studies.

Internships are available.

As a graduate, you will understand communication challenges, and be able to strategize and implement solutions to organizational problems. Many retail businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations look to graduates in this field for future leaders.

Applied Forensic Science Degrees: BS Careers: Crime scene investigator, forensic investigator, criminalist, and related fields Note: Minors in Cyber Crime and Interdisciplinary Studies of Clandestine Laboratories are available (descriptions on page 61).

Contact: Dave Pauly, ph. 910.630.7420, email: dpauly@methodist.edu This program provide hands-on experience with advanced crime scene processing equipment found in few universities, including a 3-D laser scanner, virtual reality simulator, advanced alternate light sources, and forensic photography equipment. Students gain forensic firearms experience at a police firing range, take field trips to forensics laboratories, and participate in the American Academy of Forensic Science and the International Association of Identification.

Justice Studies Degrees: AA, BA, BS Careers: Law enforcement, juvenile justice, courts, corrections, security management, human services Note: A concentration in human services is available. Minors in Cyber Crime and Interdisciplinary Studies of Clandestine Laboratories are available (descriptions on page 61).

Contact: Dr. Eric See, ph. 910.630.7459, email: esee@methodist.edu Crime is common to every society. The Justice Studies Program allows you to study criminal justice from a holistic perspective, with an emphasis on the behavior, conditions, and circumstances that produce crime. Through lectures, debate, and case studies, you acquire a comprehensive understanding of the causation, prevention, control, and treatment of criminal behavior. Under the tutelage of faculty members with a combined 60 years of work experience in the field, you will learn to analyze data and develop realistic approaches to dealing with criminality.

Through field experience and trips to local and state criminal justice facilities and the FBI Headquarters and Training Facility at Quantico, Virginia, you will see the criminal justice system from different points of view.

A 12- to 14-week internship allows you to put theories into practice.

Students have completed internships in police departments, adult probation and parole agencies, courts, law offices, and juvenile detention centers, as well as in other facilities.

AFFILIATED GRADUATE PROGRAM Justice Administration Degree: MJA Careers: Supervisory and administrative positions in law enforcement, courts, corrections, juvenile justice system, criminal justice instructor at the community college level Note: This program is the only weekend justice administration graduate program in North Carolina.

Contact: Dr. Darl H. Champion, Sr., ph. 910.630.7050, email: champion@methodist.edu Justice agency administrators in North Carolina have experienced great challenges in the past few years. The MU Master of Justice Administration (MJA) Program provides a solid foundation to aid justice administrators as they meet the challenges before them and the ever-changing needs of the justice system. The MJA Program provides professionals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to effectively manage and produce positive growth in their agencies.

Through a core of traditional justice administration courses, and a focus on critical thinking and problem-based learning, students develop the critical skills necessary to be effective future leaders in the North Carolina criminal justice system.

The MJA Program is a two-year program (six semesters) consisting of four weekend residencies per semester at the North Carolina Justice Academy, and online participation between residency sessions. This format meets the unique challenges facing working professionals who would not otherwise be able to commit to a master’s degree program.

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DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT STUDIES Political Science Degrees: AA, BA, BS Careers: Positions in government, the military, politics, journalism, the intelligence community, international relations, education, interest groups, advocacy, consulting Note: A concentration in international relations is available within the political science major for those students interested in the Foreign Service, diplomacy, or careers overseas. A concentration in public administration is also available.

Contact: Dr. Andrew Ziegler, ph. 910.630.7488, email: aziegler@methodist.edu The Political Science Program gives you an in-depth understanding of government and politics. Course work develops practical skills by requiring that you debate current political issues, conduct original research, and design and give multimedia presentations.

Our partnership with Fort Bragg enhances your study of national security strategy and foreign policy.

North Carolina’s state capital, Raleigh, is nearby, allowing you to watch state politics in action. You also have numerous opportunities to visit other government venues and hear visiting speakers.

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About a third of our majors take advantage of internship opportunities in Washington, D.C., Fort Bragg, local governments, and government or political organizations.

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The National Association of Social Workers named the Social Work Department at Methodist University the recipient of the Advocate of the Year Award.

Social Work Degree: BSW Careers: Positions in school systems, child and adolescent services, gerontology, court systems, hospitals, health departments, private and nonprofit organizations, public social service agencies, government organizations, and opportunities in military social work.

The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

School Social Work licensure is available through the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Note: A minor in gerontology is also available (description on page 61).

Contact: Dr. Carla Fagan, 910.630.7699, email: cfagan@methodist.edu Methodist University is a participating partner of the North Carolina Child Welfare Education Collaborative. As the first private university to be admitted, the child Welfare Course is designed to provide practical knowledge and skills for students preparing for positions in public Child Welfare and other childserving organizations.

Students who have been admitted to the Social Work major are eligible to take the course and apply as a Child Welfare Scholar for the Collaborative funding. Students are eligible for all aspects of Child Welfare employment after the course and a field Internship in Child Welfare. BSW students who plan to complete their 400-hour field internship in

a Public Child Welfare field placement in a North Carolina County department of Social Services must complete the course and receive a minimum grade of “B.” Additionally, the field internship in a Public Child Welfare Agency (NCDSS) requires an overall GPA of 2.5 and a 3.0 in the major.

Social work is about helping people—often through some of the most difficult times of their lives. After completing Methodist University’s Social Work Program, you are prepared to empower clients to meet the challenges of modern life. The Social Work Program offers a wider variety of courses than most private colleges. Small classes allow for consistent interaction between you and your professors.

Placements in public and private social work settings allow students to gain field experience.

The internship in your last semester builds your skills as a social worker and students are often hired by the agencies in which they intern.

Many of our students are non-traditional and bring a wealth of life experience to the classroom. About 60 percent of our graduates attend graduate school. Thanks to our national accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education, students with advanced standing may earn a master’s degree in social work in just one year, rather than two years, which is usually required.

“The ENM Program at Methodist University provided me with amazing educational experiences, unique opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, and valuable training to ensure that I would be successful after graduation.”

— Chris Carter ’13 Environmental Health/ Safety Associate, Cargill, Incorporated Environmental and Occupational Management with a minor in Entrepreneurship Shelby, North Carolina

“The Social Work Program has helped me realize my strengths. The professors are guiding me toward improving those strengths, so I can be proficient in my career as a social worker.”

— Stormey Molina ’14 Social Work New Orleans, Louisiana

Environmental and Occupational Management (ENM) with a Concentration in Regulatory Compliance Degree awarded: BS Career opportunities: Positions in governmental/regulatory agencies, business/industry, public health, education, research, agriculture administration, public safety Note: A related minor is offered in Interdisciplinary Studies of Clandestine Laboratories (description on page 61).

Contact: Dr. Deborah Branson, ph. 910.630.7136, email: dbranson@methodist.edu Business/industrial operations rely on the expertise of environmental and occupational management graduates to function in a manner that is legal, profitable, and safe. In this program, which integrates regulatory law and environmental law with occupational and business management, you will gain the skills needed to provide the necessary safeguards.

As an ENM graduate, you will be prepared to interpret and implement the law in the areas of worker safety, plant operational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental protection, and public safety.

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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY Biology Degrees: AS, BA, BS Careers: Positions in the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries, teaching Note: Many graduates pursue a graduate-level education leading to careers in various medical/ health science fields, academia, the private sector, and other similar organizations.

Contact: Dr. Rob McCandless, ph. 910.630.7247, email: jmccandless@methodist.edu

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The Biology Department faculty consists of biologists, all with terminal degrees and whose areas of expertise encompass botany, cellular and molecular biology, developmental biology, ecology, epidemiology, evolutionary biology, human biology, virology, and zoology. All lecture halls and laboratories are equipped with digital projectors and sound systems. Approximately 120–140 students are enrolled as biology majors during any given semester, making the Biology Department one of the largest academic departments on campus.

The Methodist University Biology Department strives to provide you with a supportive, rigorous, and hands-on learning environment.

Our undergraduate curriculum is designed to provide the flexibility needed to train for careers in the health sciences, academia, the private sector, and governmental agencies immediately following completion of an undergraduate program. The curriculum prepares you for entry into traditional life science and professional graduate programs. The Biology Department views student research as a core component of the undergraduate experience in the life sciences, and the faculty will include you in their research and encourage you to initiate your own research projects.

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Biochemistry Available as a concentration in chemistry Careers: Chemical and pharmaceutical industries Contact: Dr. Zhihong Xu, ph. 910.630.7433, email: zhixu@methodist.edu Biochemistry is the science in which the principles of chemistry, biology, genetics, mathematics, and physics are focused on investigations of biomolecules, organelles, cells, tissues, and organisms. It provides the basis for biotechnology and molecular biology techniques ranging from biomolecular computation and modeling to the regulation of gene expression.

Biochemistry can be thought of as the study of the chemistry of life. This discipline applies the concepts and tools of chemistry to the investigation of the structure and properties of molecules found in living organisms.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE Chemistry Degrees: AS, BA, BS Careers: Positions in the chemical, pharmaceuticals, and biotech industries Note: Students have access to modern, computerized labs. Many graduates go on to medical, dental, or pharmacy school.

Contact: Dr. Narendra Singh, ph. 910.630.7132, email: nsingh@methodist.edu The Chemistry Program at MU is both rigorous and exciting. Experiential learning is at the core of this major, with two special topic courses focusing solely on research. Our modern labs house Perkin Elmer FTIR, HP, GC, atomic absorption, and Mass with LC equipment. Many other smaller instruments are also available. All professors hold doctoral degrees, are highly proficient in their fields, and are fully dedicated to helping students understand the world of chemistry.

You are encouraged to join the American Chemical Society and the Methodist University Chemical Society chapter. As a graduate in the field of chemistry, you are prepared to enter the chemical industry or continue your education in medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, or other graduate programs.

Forensic Science Available as a concentration in chemistry Careers: Criminal forensic analysis Contact: Dr. Stephanie Hooper, ph. 910.630.7457, email: shooper@methodist.edu Our concentration in forensic science is geared toward students interested in pursuing a career in criminal forensic analysis. Criminalists use scientific methods and procedures, such as DNA analysis, chromatography, and infrared resonance imaging to analyze evidence in criminal investigations. Our cross-curriculum program is strengthened by the collaboration of several departments, including chemistry and physical science, biology, and justice studies.

This full-spectrum approach prepares our graduates for entry into this fast-growing field.

The biochemistry concentration will prepare you for a career in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to, health science fields (medicine in particular), agriculture, and industry. You will become proficient in all modern scientific methods and procedures, such as DNA analysis, chromatography, and mass-spectrometry.

You will learn to separate and analyze proteins, including amino acid analysis and sequencing. The cross-curriculum program is strengthened by a collaborative relationship with the Biology Department.

Environmental Chemistry Available as a concentration in chemistry Careers: Inorganic analysts, organic analysts, field technicians, etc.

Contact: Dr. Stephanie Hooper, ph. 910.630.7457, email: shooper@methodist.edu An environmental concentration in chemistry explores environmental processes on the local, state, national, and international scale from a chemical perspective. Environmental chemists investigate the origin, mechanism, transport, and impact of chemical compounds in air, soil, and water. This concentration provides a strong fundamental chemistry background while offering exposure to several scientific disciplines rendering students well-prepared for the various opportunities this field provides. You will learn about atmospheric and aquatic chemistry, pollution, water, soil, and air contaminants, field and lab testing methods, EPA standards, and proper waste disposal.

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In addition to guest lectures in 2013 by Jeff Dayton of Fayetteville-based Southeast Solar, and Reggie Wallace, power plant manager at the Fayetteville Public Works Commission, MU’s Department of Chemistry and Physical Science hosted a screening of the film Switch. MU is a proud participant in the Geological Society of America’s Energy Awareness and Efficiency Program.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Information Technology (CIT) Degrees: BS Our Computer Information Technology (CIT) Program is based in a building with modern labs.

The entire building has wireless Internet access, while labs and offices also have wired broadband access. Small classes, premium hardware, current software, and engaging instructors ensure you master computer information technology inside and out.

The Department of Computer Science offers two concentrations as follows: Business Information Systems Available as a concentration in CIT Careers: Positions in project management, real-time control, systems administration, sales, technical support, personnel, and staff training Note: Most graduates have jobs within months of graduation. Students complete numerous courses offered in the Reeves School of Business and Economics.

Contact: Dr. Terry House, ph. 910.630.7416, email: thouse@methodist.edu In this concentration, applications are given more emphasis than formal properties. You will acquire a systematic body of knowledge with respect to business problems and their solutions.

The focus is on business information systems, network administration, service support, system administration, and web-based systems. Although the introductory sequence in the curriculum is programming, CIT is more comprehensive, and the program thoroughly prepares you for work in the business arena.

Interactive Multimedia Application Development Available as a concentration in CIT Careers: Website designer, software developer, computer game programmer, user-interface developer, and advertising developer Contact: Dr. Terry House, ph. 910.630.7416, email: thouse@methodist.edu

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applications containing interactive multimedia components. You are prepared to work with or produce graphical user interfaces, web-based applications, computer-based training programs, kiosks, computer graphics, and computer games.

Computer Science Degrees: AS, BA, BS Careers: Software developer, gaming, application programmer, realtime control, systems administrator, sales, technical support, personnel and staff training, graduate studies, computer scientist Note: Most of our students have jobs within months of graduation.

Contact: Dr. Terry House, ph. 910.630.7416, email: thouse@methodist.edu Computer science is the systematic study of computers and the phenomena of computing. Formal properties are given more emphasis than realizations or applications. A major objective is the formulation of a systematic body of knowledge to explain those properties. One of the most important concepts of computer science is the management of complexity. You must understand how abstraction is used to control complexity. As a method of reasoning, computer science bears a strong similarity to mathematics and depends heavily upon mathematics.

Although the introductory sequence in the curriculum is programming, computer science involves much more than programming. All major operating systems and hardware systems are studied. Lab work includes the exploration of business applications, multimedia applications, microprocessor interfacing, computer networking, website administration, hardware and software design of small special computer systems, and more. Personal attention and plenty of lab work ensure you will understand the multifaceted subjects.

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Mathematics Degrees: AA, AS, BA, BS Careers: Positions in government, teaching, insurance Note: Teacher licensure is available.

Contact: Dr. Shivappa Palled, ph. 910.630.7133, email: spalled@methodist.edu

Our Teacher Education Program produces graduates who demonstrate content knowledge and pedagogical skills, and exhibit dispositions of the facilitative teacher.

“Many students come to me thinking that mathematics is a set of procedures for solving certain types of problems. To show them that mathematics is actually the process of reasoning from what is known to conclusions about the unknown, I have them work in groups of three with everyone at the board. I give them a problem and ask leading questions to help them discover a path to the solution. They strengthen their communication skills as well as their reasoning abilities. No two classes are ever the same, but they are always lively!”

— Eleanor Ninestein Associate Professor of Mathematics

The North Carolina teaching license is currently honored in 29 states through interstate reciprocity agreements and other states via the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification.

Methodist University offers programs leading to teacher licensure (BA or BS) for: u u Art (grades K–12) Physical Education and u Elementary Education Health Education (grades K–12) u Social Studies (grades 9–12) u English (grades 9–12) u u Mathematics (grades 9–12) Special Education: General u Middle Grades Education Curriculum (grades K–12) u Music (grades K–12) Add-on licensure and lateral entry for English as a Second Language (ESL) and Advanced and Gifted programs are also available.

ESL Contact: Jan Turner, ph. 910.630.7361, email: jturner@methodist.edu Advanced and Gifted Contact: Susan Brady, email: sbrady@methodist.edu Note: Please refer to this publication on the pages marked below or Methodist University’s Academic Catalogue for additional information on these programs: Art Education—School of Arts and Humanities, page 35 Music Education—School of Arts and Humanities, page 38 Physical Education and Health Education—School of Science and Human Development, page 56

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Small classes and personal attention make MU an excellent choice for students interested in studying mathematics. A most demanding major, mathematics challenges you to open your mind, think in abstract terms, and put it all back together in a practical application. The emphasis is on concepts, and professors work one-on-one with you to ensure you understand and are able to take what you learn to the next level.

Independent study opportunities are available. Many mathematics majors opt for teacher licensure. The department is a member of the Math Association of America.

All teacher education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Elementary Education Degrees: BA, BS Career: Elementary school teacher Note: Additional accreditation includes the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).

Contact: Dr. Jaunita Heyward, ph. 910.630.7051, email: jheyward@methodist.edu

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At Methodist University, professional educators are seen as facilitative teachers who understand and value the process of learning. Through our Elementary Education Program, you explore the theories behind learning through lectures, lab work, and case analysis. You also develop teaching skills through role-playing, peer teaching, required field experiences, and student teaching. The latest advances in education technology are explored in our computer lab and educational technology classroom. Education classes at Methodist University are small and personal attention from your professors is standard.

The demand for fully certified, highly qualified elementary teachers is at an all-time high. Students completing the requirements for licensure will be able to choose from many employment opportunities.

In 2013, Methodist University’s six-student team won the second annual Ethics Bowl. The bowl, which is hosted by North Carolina independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU), pitted 18 independent colleges and universities against each other with the theme of “Ethics in Communications.” MU defeated the team from Wake Forest University in the finals.

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A certified, highly qualified, middle grades teacher (grades 6–9) is a rare and much sought after commodity in school systems throughout the country. As a middle grades education major at Methodist University, you are trained in compliance with state and national standards. Through courses such as human growth and development, educational psychology, and positive behavior management, you learn how preteens and early teens think.

You learn to understand your students, and discover ways to motivate and help them through their most formative years.

Through field experience in local schools, lab work, lectures, case analysis, and student teaching, you improve your own personal style of teaching. You have an opportunity to learn the latest advances in education technology in our computer labs and educational technology classrooms. As a certified, highly qualified, middle grades teacher, you enter the classroom with confidence and assurance.

Secondary Education Available for concentrations in English, mathematics, social studies Degrees: BA, BS Career: High school teacher Note: Additional accreditation includes the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Contact: Vickie Erben, ph. 910.630.7489, email: verben@methodist.edu

Special Education: General Curriculum Degrees: BA, BS Career: Teaching students with mild to moderate exceptionalities in multiple settings Note: Additional accreditation includes the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).

Contact: Dr. Yvonne Nolan, ph. 910.630.7373, email: ynolan@methodist.edu

As a secondary education or specialsubjects K–12 major, you take courses in education and in an area of concentration—English, mathematics, or social studies. Through lectures, lab work, and case analysis, you explore how teenagers learn.

The goal of the Special Education General Curriculum License Program is to enable special education teachers to provide intensive and explicit individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities who demonstrate below grade level achievement in basic skills. The program will further enable special education teachers to 1) plan and maintain positive behavior supports for students with disabilities; 2) collaborate with general education teachers to ensure that students with disabilities maintain grade level in the standard curriculum; 3) demonstrate leadership in implementing special education procedures and policies; and 4) consult with general education teachers, parents, and other professionals.

Through role playing, peer teaching, required field experience, and student teaching, you develop your skills to help students learn. Classes at Methodist University are small and engaging, and personal attention is standard.

Explore the latest tools and resources in our computer lab and educational technology classroom. Fully certified, highly qualified, trained secondary teachers find jobs quickly.

AFFILIATED GRADUATE PROGRAM The Master of Education Program Degree: M.Ed. in Reading or Special Education—General Curriculum Note: The M.Ed. Program is designed for working teachers.

Contact: Dr. Sue Godwin, ph. 910.630.7060, email: sgodwin@methodist.edu Today, many schools are looking for teachers with advanced education degrees, and they proudly advertise the number of teachers they employ with higher degrees. The Master of Education Program at Methodist University provides the opportunity for teachers looking to increase their teaching skills and knowledge in the K–12 areas of reading and special education. These two degree concentrations were chosen to complement MU’s current education program and to increase teaching

expertise in these vital areas. Graduates will have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to extend themselves as leaders in the classroom and beyond.

The program is designed to be completed in two years, taking classes over four regular semesters and two summers. In the fall and spring, the program blends online and on-campus courses. You will be online every week, with the exception of once per month, when you attend a weekend class on both Friday night and Saturday. Summer classes are face-to-face instruction in the evening.

The 36-semester-hour program includes 18 semester hours of core courses and 18 semester hours of concentration courses. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for North Carolina professional licensure in reading or special education—general curriculum by taking the PRAXIS in the required area.

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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Middle Grades Education Degrees: BA, BS Career: Middle school teacher in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies Note: Additional program accreditation includes the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).

Contact: Terry Randall, ph. 910.630.7054, email: trandall@methodist.edu

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Physical Education and Health Education Degrees: BA, BS Careers: Physical education and health education teacher, exercise science, professional, coaching Note: Teacher licensure is available (grades K–12).

Contact: John Herring, ph. 910.630.7365, email: joherring@methodist.edu

Exercise Science Degrees: BA, BS Careers: Exercise science professional, strength and conditioning professional, personal trainer, fitness or allied health specialist Note: This program provides professional certification preparation for the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the American College of Sports Medicine.

Contact: Dr. Grayson Lipford, ph. 910.630.7450, email: glipford@methodist.edu As an exercise science student, you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare you for graduate school or the workplace. As a fitness professional, you are involved in developing and implementing individualized approaches to exercise leadership in healthy populations and for those with medical clearance to exercise.

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Physical education and health education majors at Methodist University focus on meeting the North Carolina Essential Standards for Physical Education and Health Education (Healthful Living), and more specifically, the realities of educating students in the 21st century. Throughout your course of study, you gain practical experience assisting with a variety of physical education and health education activities at local public and private elementary, middle, and high schools.

Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or certifications offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

“The Athletic Training Department at Methodist is very connected and the opportunities are endless. I worked at Fayetteville Orthopedics for four months.

Under Dr. Barnes, I observed surgeries, and I am currently doing a general medicine rotation at the Care Clinic.

Physical therapy has always been a passion of mine and I intend to enter a DPT program after I graduate.”

— Patrick Jacobs ’14 Spanish and Athletic Training Smithfield, North Carolina SCAN THE CODE TO WATCH PATRICK’S VIDEO! goo.gl/tr2SX1

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You will also gain real-world experience through a 12-week student teaching experience at the grade level of your choice. Student teaching is required for students seeking teaching licensure. Graduates of the Physical Education and Health Education Program are in demand by school systems, professional exercise facilities, athletic programs, and graduate programs.

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETIC TRAINING Athletic Training Degrees: BSAT Careers: Athletic trainer Note: This program prepares students for the Athletic Training Board of Certification (BOC) examination to become a certified athletic trainer (ATC). The program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Student admittance into the Athletic Training Program is limited and on a competitive basis.

Students admitted to the Athletic Training Program are awarded an Athletic Training Scholarship.

Contact: Hugh Harling, ph. 910.630.7418, email: hharling@methodist.edu

“I chose the Applied Exercise Science Program because I plan to go on to a physical therapy school after my four years. Many of the courses that I have taken, and will be taking in the future, are definitely preparing me for what is yet to come.”

— Nicole Heinrich ’16 Kinesiology Verona, Virginia

Our Athletic Training Program gets you involved with athletic training beginning in your freshman year. Your classroom instruction is balanced with solid experience working with our 20 NCAA Division III varsity athletic programs, many of which are nationally ranked. During your college career, you are assigned to a variety of athletic trainers and progress through a variety of settings. You have the opportunity to work with athletes in sports medicine clinics, on professional teams, and within other health care provider settings. Our faculty boasts eight certified athletic trainers.

Graduates of the CAATE-accredited program are eligible for challenging the BOC examination to become an ATC. As a student in the program, you are eligible for membership in both the Methodist University Student Athletic Trainers’ Association and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).

Recent graduates have worked with NFL and other professional teams, have continued their education in physical therapy and other graduate-level education programs, and have gained employment in rehabilitation clinics, high schools, and intercollegiate settings. Additionally, graduates of the program have earned the prestigious Sears Director’s Cup Scholarship, and National Athletic Trainers’ Association and NCAA post-graduate scholarships.

DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY

The Kinesiology program at Methodist University is one that prepares undergraduate students for professional programs in areas such as physical therapy and occupational therapy.

As a Kinesiology major, you will engage in a curriculum with a solid foundation in the basic sciences, including biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, and physiology. Additional coursework in statistics, psychology, and kinesiology will help develop the student’s prerequisite knowledge in preparation for graduate work. Overall, the Kinesiology major is an excellent pre-professional major for the student interested in pursuing a career as a physical or occupational therapist.

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Kinesiology Degrees: BS Careers: Positions in the health and fitness industries Note: This program prepares students for graduate study in physical therapy, occupational therapy, kinesiology, and related fields.

Contact: Dr. George “Trey” Hoyt, ph. 910.630.7620, email: ghoyt@methodist.edu

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION Health Care Administration Career opportunities: Provider relations, medical group practice manager, public health worker, insurance group analyst, hospital administration Note: Graduate and Undergraduate Certificates are available. A minor is available for other majors where a background in Health Care Administration would be helpful.

Contact: Dr. Warren McDonald, ph. 910.630.7116, email: wmcdonald@methodist.edu

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Driven by a philosophy of providing the highest level of service to others, the health care administration major develops effective, humane, and caring administrators for the health care field. Courses, experiences, and assignments shape graduates who understand effective ways to manage health care organizations responsibly and compassionately. Methodist University’s Health Care Administration Program is one of only a limited number in the states of North and South Carolina nationally certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

AFFILIATED GRADUATE PROGRAMS

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM

Professional Nursing Studies Degrees: BSN Career: Registered Nurse Note: The MU Nursing program is fully approved by the NC Board of Nursing and has applied for national accreditation through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Contact: Dr. Larry Goins, ph. 910.630.7063, email: lgoins@methodist.edu

Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Degree: MMS Careers: Physician assistant in hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics Note: The latest five-year Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) first-time pass rate for MU graduates is 96%.

Contact: Jennifer Mish, ph. 910.630.7615, email: jmish@methodist.edu

Methodist University continues to move forward with the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program, which is considered to be a Developing Program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Housed within the School of Health Sciences, the DPT Program will be the first doctoral program at Methodist University. The DPT Program is working through the accreditation process and is on track to begin in August 2015. A three-year, eight-semester, post-baccalaureate program, the DPT Program at Methodist is designed to graduate independent practitioners who are recognized as critical thinkers, poised communicators, and gracious collaborators within the health care system.

The MU General Simulation Hospital includes: Nurse’s stations u Pediatric unit u Birthing suite u Critical care room u Triage suite u Pharmacy u Classrooms u 41 ceiling-mounted cameras that are part of the Learning Space by Medical Education Technologies, Inc. (METI) u

The Professional Nursing Studies Program is an upper-division, four-year program that prepares graduates to work in a variety of health care settings. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Physician assistants (PAs) play a major role in delivering quality, cost-effective health care today. As health care professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision, PAs are trained to: u Take medical histories u Diagnose and treat illnesses u Perform physical examinations u Order and interpret lab tests u Assist and/or perform minor surgery u Counsel patients u Prescribe medications Methodist University offers a Master of Medical Science (MMS) in physician assistant studies.

Your course of study during this 28-month program is divided into three phases: didactic, clinical, and preceptorship, which at the master’s level includes a clinical research project. The PA Program at Methodist University is competitive and rigorous. Select incoming freshmen are invited to apply as Admissions Preference candidates for the PA Program. Students designated as Admissions Preference candidates will have a space reserved in our master’s level PA Program upon successful completion of all requirements for Admissions Preference candidates. They will have the opportunity to earn their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five academic calendar years. For more information regarding the Admissions Preference Program, please contact the Office of Admissions.

“The new nursing building is not just a facility, it is a mini hospital. This makes the MU Nursing Program unique and different by allowing real-world simulations focused on interdisciplinary teamwork.”

— Cheryl Davis-Triplett ’14 Professional Nursing Studies Fayetteville, North Carolina

“I am pleased with the progress towards the development of this new program, but I am most excited about the design of the new Thomas R. McLean Health Sciences Building.

The state-of-the-art facility will provide the necessary tools and space to enable the DPT faculty to offer a high-quality educational experience. Ultimately, this will help us develop graduate practitioners who are prepared to play a vital role in health care today—and in the future.”

— Dr. Todd Telemeco Director of the Physical Therapy Program

Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone; 703.706.3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.

Methodist University is seeking accreditation of a new physical therapist education program from CAPTE. The program will submit an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status is required prior to implementation of the professional phase of the program; therefore, no students may be enrolled in professional courses until Candidate for Accreditation status has been achieved. Further, though achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status signifies satisfactory progress toward accreditation, it does not assure that the program will be granted accreditation.

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Earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) immediately opens your gateway to career growth. With the Institute of Medicine (2010) calling for 80 percent of the nursing workforce to hold at least a bachelor’s degree, you will provide quality care that has been demonstrated time and again to improve lives and you will be more likely to receive job offers after graduation. As a nursing student at MU, you will enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and high quality faculty. Simulated patients are housed in the MU General Simulation Hospital, which is part of the cutting-edge, 10,000-square-foot, $3.2 million nursing facility, and replicates the hospital environment.

ACCREDITATION AND PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION Methodist University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. Contact SACSCOC at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Methodist University.

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In addition, Methodist University has been approved

by SACSCOC to offer its first doctoral level program—the Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

THE ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

The North Carolina Bar Association has accredited THE LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAM for students to take the North Carolina Paralegal Certification exam. This program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).

THE PGA GOLF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM is accredited by the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA).

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AA Associate of Arts AS Associate of Science BA Bachelor of Arts BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts BM Bachelor of Music BS Bachelor of Science BSAT Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

BSN BSW MBA MJA MMS DPT

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Social Work Master of Business Administration Master of Justice Administration Master of Medical Science Doctor of Physical Therapy (2015)

The University is a member of the North Carolina Association of Colleges and Universities, the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, and the North Carolina Association for Colleges of Teacher Education. Methodist University is approved by the Division of Certification and Standards of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for the preparation of public school teachers, and by the University Senate of the United Methodist Board of Education.

THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physical Assistant (ARC-PA).

THE PROFESSIONAL NURSING STUDIES (PNS) PROGRAM is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

THE PROFESSIONAL TENNIS MANAGEMENT (PTM) PROGRAM is the only United States Professional Tennis Associated (USPTA) accredited program in the country.

THE REEVES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

THE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

ENGAGING CURRICULUM.

DOUBLE MAJORS

Earn a double major by completing all general core requirements and all major area course requirements in both areas of study you choose. Some majors lend themselves more easily to a double major than others. If you are considering a double major, ask your admissions counselor to arrange for you to talk with an academic advisor who will answer your questions.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

In addition to the 40 minors already listed, our depth of resources allows us to make distinctive, interdisciplinary programs available to you. Some of these special programs are listed below.

Minor in Church Leadership The Tally Center for Leadership Development coordinates this program leading to an academic minor. You will prepare to lead youth, music, pastoral, or other church ministries, and benefit from interdisciplinary course work, mission trip opportunities, and off-campus internships. The program emphasizes ethics, character, and faith development.

Minor in Cyber Crime This program, available as a minor or with any major, utilizes state-of-the-art technology in a newly-established Cyber Crime Lab. You will learn how to retrieve, analyze, and preserve data from computers, cell phones, and other wireless devices. Learning takes place in a “hands-on” environment, using hardware and software rarely found on a university campus. Upon completion of the minor, you will be prepared for advanced study or entrylevel positions in the growing field of cyber crime. Opportunities to attend professional conferences and to complete internships enable you to network well before graduation with professionals in your chosen field of study. Possible careers include private security, corporate security, digital evidence analysis, investigations, and cyber consulting.

Minor in Environmental and Occupational Management This program is suitable for individuals in a number of fields, including business, the sciences, and political science.

Minor in Gerontology As Americans live longer, both challenges and opportunities emerge. A minor in gerontology allows you to examine social and service issues important to an aging population, such as health care, the physiology of aging, and death and dying.

The program includes a research seminar and an internship in an approved community setting.

Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Theology Pre-Veterinary

Interdisciplinary Studies of Clandestine Laboratories This AS concentration and minor trains social work practitioners in the identification of Clandestine labs. Criminal justice professionals work with the control and crime scene management aspect, and environmental management professionals work with the remediation associated with laboratories that manufacture illegal drugs.

A $400,000 federal grant funded a simulation package that immerses you in a clandestine laboratory. This unique simulator, which is part of the Southeastern Center for Environmental Excellence, features 3-D video, a tracking system, a 27-speaker surround system, a head-mounted display, and data gloves.

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PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRACKS

Honors Program The Honors Program is a reading and seminar discussion program that immerses you in the Great Books as a supplement to the University’s cores and majors.

This interdisciplinary program fosters critical thinking, models ethical decisionmaking, promotes awareness of the liberal arts tradition, and broadens awareness of culture. Completion of the program distinguishes graduates for further education and employment.

“The leadership opportunities at Methodist University enabled me to serve others, network with professionals, and improve my leadership skills as I worked with people from around the world.”

—Nyoma Clement Nickonora ’14

Leadership Studies The Tally Center for Leadership Development coordinates the leadership pathway of the MU journey. The Center provides opportunities to improve your leadership potential through innovative courses, student-led activities, campus and community special events, mentorship experiences, and internships. You will have the opportunity to interact and network with professionals at many events, including speaker series, luncheons, and panels. The Leadership Fellows Program is a signature component of the MU Journey. Resources include facilitators certified in delivering training on the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” You have the option of pursuing the academic minor or taking leadership courses as electives.

Legal Studies This minor prepares students pursuing any major to understand the various aspects of the legal community through 21 semester hours of legal studies courses, to include three electives, and an internship. Graduates completing this minor are approved to take the North Carolina Paralegal Certification Exam sponsored by the North Carolina Bar Association. They may also sit for the certification exam offered by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations. The focus of the minor is designed to prepare students to enter the legal profession. The program is also excellent preparation for Law School. This program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).

ENGAGING CURRICULUM

Military Science/Army ROTC We are proud to be home to one of the nation’s top Army ROTC programs. Army ROTC builds confidence, leadership, and management skills, and helps you get in the best shape of your life! You may participate for up to two years with no military commitment. If you are interested in a career in the military, you can be contracted into the upper level of the program and work towards earning your commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. Whether you join the military or enter the corporate world, Army ROTC takes you beyond any other college course.

Military Science/Air Force ROTC Through a cross-enrollment agreement with Fayetteville State University, you have the opportunity to pursue a commission in the United States Air Force. For more information, call the Fayetteville State University Air Force ROTC Department at 910.672.1464.

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Fayetteville is: u Nestled in the temperate Sandhills of North Carolina u A city with a stable economy, thanks to a healthy mix of industrial, health care, financial, educational, governmental, retail, and service organizations u Only 60 miles from Raleigh, the state capital

One of the largest metropolitan areas in the state of North Carolina, with over 360,000 residents u J ust hours by car from both beaches and mountains, including a national state park u Home to 42 parks offering hiking, picnic areas, fishing, and swimming u W ithin an hour’s drive of more than 50 golf courses and five water parks u

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Recently, Fayetteville was ranked #1 on the list of “25 Best Cities for College Grads” by The Daily Beast, Newsweek’s online “young news” outlet.

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tour destination for popular entertainers, A who perform in the 13,500-seat Crown Coliseum u A city where fans cheer local baseball, ice hockey, auto racing, basketball, and arena football games u

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Transfer Scholarship Students transferring from other accredited institutions who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.10 or better (on a four-point scale) on thirty-one (31) semester hours or more of college- level work at the previous institution(s) will be awarded a Transfer Scholarship ranging from $7,000 to $13,000 per year. This scholarship is renewable for up to eight semesters.

Financing your education is one of the most significant investments that you and your family will ever make. It is also the most important. We can answer any of your questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), analyze your need and eligibility for various awards, and put together a highly competitive financial aid package that will make Methodist University the best possible value. When you visit MU, we can arrange for you to meet with an admissions counselor who can help you explore your financial options.

Wright Scholars The Wright Scholars Program is a competitive full tuition merit scholarship for students who demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership qualities, commitment to community service, and good citizenship. Minimum qualifications include a 3.70 or higher high school GPA and an 1,100 or higher combined Critical Reading and Math SAT score (24 or higher ACT Composite). This scholarship is to be funded by a $5 million gift made to the University by Dr. Harvey T. Wright II (MU class of 1970) and his wife, Mary Fermanides Wright (MU class of 1968). This scholarship is renewable for up to eight semesters.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship In order to recognize the academic strength of top-ranking high school students, Methodist University awards a Valedictorian or Salutatorian Scholarship to any student who is ranked in the top two positions of his/her class or who is identified as the class valedictorian or salutatorian at the end of the senior year and attends a regionally-accredited high school. The student must also meet Presidential Scholarship criteria. These scholarships are renewable for up to eight semesters.

Presidential Scholarship Methodist University offers Presidential Scholarships to entering freshmen and to freshmen transfer students who meet the criteria.

Presidential Scholarships range from $9,000 to $25,250 per year and are renewable for up to eight semesters.

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Methodist University was named by G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School® for the third year in a row.

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NEED-BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

— Joshua Lee ’17 Biology Denton, North Carolina

Methodist University offers a broad program of financial assistance through the use of federal, state, and institutional funds. In order to determine financial need, Methodist University recommends that you complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA is the only form that needs to be completed to be considered for all need-based financial assistance at Methodist University.

WANT AN ESTIMATED FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE?

Log on to methodist.edu/admissions and select the Financial Aid Calculator icon to get an estimate of your financial aid eligibility, including academic and need-based financial assistance.

YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM

Methodist University is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program for full-time students who have served active duty for at least 36 months since September 10, 2001. Military Times named Methodist University as one of the “Best Schools for Vets.” Contact the Office of Veteran Services at 910.630.7174 for more information.

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

To be considered for all types of need-based financial assistance at Methodist University, you must first complete a FAFSA. You can complete the FAFSA online at fafsa.ed.gov. The Methodist University Title IV School Code is 002946.

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“I realized that Methodist University was the school where I needed to be because everything just fit. There are so many opportunities for scholarships and financial aid, and that makes paying for college much easier. From the small class sizes to the soccer program, Methodist had exactly what I was looking for in a school.”

VISIT US NOW! The beauty of our campus and friendliness of our community will win you over. We hope you visit our campus to experience our brand of southern hospitality. Let us know you are coming and we will arrange a personal tour based on your interests. You may visit at any time, but you will get the best sense of what it feels like to be a Monarch if you come while classes are in session.

To schedule a visit, please call 1.800.488.7110.

APPLY NOW!

To apply online, log on to methodist.edu and select the “Apply Now” link. We waive the $50 application fee for all online applications and typically make an admissions decision within 7–14 days of receiving your supporting documents.

MU ON THE WEB

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Stay connected with MU through social media and take a virtual campus tour on your mobile device. Scan the QR code to download the Methodist University/ YouVisit app on the App Store or Google Play.

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of our most recent graduates secured a job or admission into graduate school within six months of graduation of students applying to medical professional programs have been admitted in the last decade of students applying to law schools have been admitted in the last decade

Reeves Fine Arts Building houses Huff Concert Hall, which is home to theatre, music, and art programs u The William F. Bethune Center for Visual Arts houses the David McCune International Art Gallery u

CAMPUS HANGOUTS

Terraced lawn of Davis Memorial Library The Berns Student Center, where you can shoot pool, play ping-pong, and watch TV u Chris’s House, where you can watch TV, play the latest video games, or cook out on the deck u The Lion’s Den, for Starbucks coffee or a ® snack from Chick-fil-A® u The Nimocks Fitness and Wellness Center, where you’ll enjoy group exercise programs, an indoor running track, a full line of cardio equipment and weight machines, and a multi-purpose gym available for basketball and volleyball u C oach Sink Field, where you can choose to play a variety of club and intramural sports u u

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Colors: Green and Gold Mascot: Monarchs (represented by a lion) u Focal Point on Campus: The carillon in the Yarborough Bell Tower tolls the hour and plays two hymns daily u Ceremony of the Flags: In a custom inaugurated at Methodist nearly 30 years ago, international student graduates have presented over 80 flags to the president of the University during commencement.

The flags and a list of their donors are permanently displayed in the Berns Student Center. u The Hooding Ceremony: Each graduate selects a sponsor to accompany him/her across the stage. As the graduate receives the diploma, the sponsor places the hood over the head of the graduate. u u

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Throughout the year, students are engaged in service to others through the following opportunities, among others: u Stop Hunger Now u Jesse Smith Woodcutting u International work team trips u Blood drives sponsored by campus clubs, sororities, or fraternities in Berns Student Center u Helping with food harvests for the food bank u Providing holiday food boxes for families u Natural disaster relief teams u Davis Peace Projects u Special Olympics u Cans Across America u Soles4Souls u March of Dimesu

“Every Monarch has a journey and Methodist University is committed to delivering on the promise we make to each student to be successful in pursuing excellence in the classroom, on campus, and in the community. These experiences will enable students to be successful in graduate school or workplaces, and will ultimately result in lives of meaning and purpose.”

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