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INTRODUCING PRESCOTT COLLEGE

About Prescott College Prescott College began in the 1950s when leaders of a small town in the stunningly beautiful pine and chaparral country of central Arizona were searching for a new cultural identity. Drawing on the Congregationalist tradition of founding over 50 leading colleges and universities in America, beginning with Harvard in 1636, and including other leading colleges and universities such as Middlebury, Dartmouth, Amherst, Smith, Yale, Oberlin, Grinnell, Whitman, Colorado, Pomona, and Scripps, Dr. Charles Franklin Parker, minister of Prescott’s First Congregational Church, and Prescott College founder, announced an ambitious project of creating the Harvard of the West, Prescott College. Many of the philosophical and educational principles that form the foundation of Prescott College – designed to produce the leaders needed to solve the world’s growing environmental and social problems – emerged in 1963 in a significant conference of state and nationally-known leaders from higher education funded by the Ford Foundation’s Fund for Post Secondary Education, Business, and Industry.

In a Changing World . . .

Dr. Parker’s vision “for a pioneering, even radical experiment in higher education “ and “to graduate society’s leaders for the 21st Century who would be needed to solve the world’s growing environmental and social problems” seems especially prescient today.

Human society is coming to terms with the fight against global warming and its potential for large-scale, adverse health, social, economic and ecological effects. Society is also looking to new models of education to better prepare students of all ages for their role as global citizens.

Making a difference in the World.

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College Without Walls

Knowledge Without Boundaries

Prescott, Arizona, 2009

INTRODUCING PRESCOTT COLLEGE

Education Where You Live and Work Prescott College students complete their coursework wherever they are – in rural communities, small towns and large metropolitan areas – without interrupting jobs, family life, or connections to their own communities. Students live in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and throughout the West, Pacific Northwest and New England.

Education Unplugged Prescott College offers three low-residency degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Ph.D.; and two low-residency Certificates: Post-Bachelor of Arts, and Post-Master of Arts, in a wide variety of subject areas, all of which cater to the adult learner who has already accrued valuable life experience. The average age is 35, and women represent 70 percent of total enrollment. The College’s academic programs are “unplugged” from such conventional practices as the departmentalization of knowledge; confining learning to the classroom and textbooks rather than real experience; and thinking of college as preparation for life, rather than life itself. Prescott students learn critical thinking and research and how to apply them to real-life problems and their own passions by living them, testing them out in real time. At Prescott College the best learning is collaborative, and the best teaching is individual. Education at Prescott College is grounded in the fundamental idea that the student is in control of her or his learning, and learns best through self-direction and real-life experience. Programs of study at all levels are individualized; no two paths taken by students are identical.

An Emphasis on Teaching Students are empowered at Prescott College because the faculty views students as co-creators of their educational experience rather than as consumers. Like professors at other distinguished colleges and universities, Prescott College faculty author books, publish in prestigious journals, speak at international conferences, and receive competitive grants to support their research and creative work. What distinguishes Prescott College faculty is a commitment to put their students first.

While faculty are supported and encouraged to make strides in their fields, they are first and foremost passionate educators, emphasizing teaching over research and other scholarly activities.

Student-Directed Learning Envision your educational goals, design your course of study, and complete coursework under the guidance of an expert.

Faculty and advisors work with each student to co-create an individualized concentration within a degree area. This collaborative approach ensures valuable learning for teacher and student alike. Students work at their own pace, driven by their own passions and guided by experts in their chosen fields.

Hybrid Low-Residence/Online Instruction Model Prescott College’s low-residency programs are unlike any other educational experience. Self-directed, individually mentored and online distance education is combined with a limited residency requirement. This approach offers the students the opportunity to design a meaningful program, which is carried out with the support of faculty and mentors (professionals from the students’ home community) who work with the students in their chosen field of study. Mentored courses combine tutorial and traditional independent study. Students meet weekly with their mentors, at times and locations that are mutually convenient, to discuss material and review progress. The individually mentored approach to education results in a Student/Faculty ratio of 1 to 1. Many core courses are also offered online to small student cohorts by Prescott College core faculty.

Returning adult students face unique challenges balancing school, work, and home and family responsibilities. Prescott College’s Low-Residence Bachelor of Arts Degree and Post-Bachelor of Arts Certificate programs provide flexibility and freedom to students to design their own studies. With the assistance of experienced faculty, students create individualized programs of study that best fulfill their interests, dreams and goals.

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INTRODUCING PRESCOTT COLLEGE

Bachelor of Arts and Post-Bachelor of Arts Fall, Spring, Summer Enrollment The Bachelor of Arts Degree and Post-Bachelor of Arts Certificate programs are intended for returning adult students who are seeking to advance their undergraduate and professional experience, change careers, or engage in advanced academic work for personal or professional gain. Each student pursues an independent study based curriculum in collaboration with Prescott College faculty. The coursework is completed in the student’s home community through the assistance of locally based, qualified mentors.

This flexible structure allows students to maintain their family and work life while they study at a distance. Bachelor of Arts students typically bring in one to three years of transferable credit from accredited colleges. The amount of transferable credits and an estimated time to complete the degree may be established through a pre-admissions transcript review and preliminary advising session with an admissions counselor. The estimated time to complete a post-bachelor’s certificate in education is three to four semesters.

Credit for Life Experience A great deal of academically meaningful learning occurs outside of the classroom, in professional work or in structured workshops, seminars, and training. Because many students who enroll in the low-residency Bachelor of Arts program have already devoted a great deal of time to learning outside of the classroom, Prescott College has established a path for adult learners to earn college credit through the mechanism of Life Experience Documentation. Students who seek academic credit for Life Experience enroll in a preparatory course that teaches them how to properly document their prior learning in one of three types of portfolios. Completion of a portfolio is writing intensive and requires the integration of theoretical and practical knowledge in coherent chapters that observe the editorial style of the American Psychological Association or the Modern Language Association. All portfolios are evaluated by experts in the student’s field of study.

Graduating Society’s Leaders for the 21st Century

Above Alumni L-R: Grace Wicks Schlosser ’02, Director of Community Programs at White Dog Café; Andy Millison ’97, M.A. ’02, founder of the Prescott Ecohood; Diana Papoulias ’79, aquaculturalist for Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos Orphanage; Jim Knaup ’80, owner Prescott Alternative Transportation; Senator Tom Udall ’70 (D-N.M.); Sekeyian Yiaile M.A. ’08, first Maasai woman from her region to earn a master’s degree.

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Contents...

Academic Process

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Susan Horn – Mentor

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Experiential Learning

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Susan Moodie – Mentor

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Self Direction

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Vincent Pawlowski ’08 – Alumni

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Based in the Students’ Community

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Jessica Williams ’08 – Alumni

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Guided by Faculty and Other Experts

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Erin Conlen ’07 – Alumni

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Special Features of the Program

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Melissa Macdougal ’08 – Alumni

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Preparing for Academic Success

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Susan Frank ’09 – Student

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Support for Student Success

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Education/Teacher Preparation

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Academic Resources

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Faculty

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Curriculum

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Curriculum Examples

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Areas of Study

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Adventure Education

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John Maurizi ’09 – Alumni

Environmental Studies Robert Hunt ’94, M.A. ’00, Ph.D. ’13 – Mentor

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Suzanne Dhruv, M.A. ’05 – Mentor

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Carol Eichert ’09 – Alumni

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Adventure Education

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John Banta ’95 – Alumni

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Environmental Studies

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Brianna Asbury ’06 – Alumni

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Humanities

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Ann-Marie Benz ’09 – Student

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Human Development/Human Services

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Management

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Sustainable Community Development

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Humanities

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Pi Luna ’09 – Student, Michael Bergt – Mentor

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Adam Baruni ’08 – Alumni

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Applying to Prescott College

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Suzanne Darrell ’06, and Norma Ann Medina ’06 – Alumni

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Costs and Financial Aid Programs

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Michael Shay ’07 – Alumni

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Application

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Human Development/Human Services

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Tanya McDonald - Mentor

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Deanna Montaño ’08 – Alumni

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Emily Conroy ’08 – Alumni

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Management John Archer ’08 – Alumni, and Carolyn Cilcote ’10 – Student

Sustainable Community Development

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ACADEMIC PROCESS

How the Program Works Experiential Learning...

Prescott College faculty and staff are dedicated to the idea that the undergraduate experience should be transformational rather than transitory. Prescott College’s approach to education emphasizes experiential learning as the most effective way for students to learn and grow into their chosen professions. Students learn actively and collaboratively, gaining relevant experiences in hands-on, individualized courses while working in real-world settings with experts in their fields.

Experiential learning recognizes that learning is tied to the specific situations in which the construction of new knowledge and understandings occur and that learning takes place in the student rather than in the classroom. This approach also holds that learning is dependent upon social interaction and opportunities to use language (written, spoken, read, thought) which cause the learners’ understandings and ideas to become explicit as students engage in conversation and discourse and receive feedback.

Self Direction...

The Faculty works to ensure that students create programs based on their learning goals which are engaging, challenging, sensitive to their social and environmental context, and, above all, designed to develop the student’s professional competence in her or his chosen field. Experiential learning creates self-directed learners whose capacity for life-long learning multiplies the effect of their education throughout their lives.

“In modern times, we have unprecedented accessibility to almost all walks of life. This abundance of information effectively turns the entire world into a classroom…Selfdirected education utilizes these amazingly diverse and plentiful resources while simultaneously teaching students how to seek and discern what information is appropriate for their personal educational journey.”

Based in the Student’s Community...

Prescott College’s low-residence Bachelor of Arts Program serves students of all ages who wish to complete their Bachelor of Arts degree or Teacher Certification in their home communities, often while holding down full-time jobs or caring for families. After starting the program with a required three-day, on-campus residency, students return to their home communities, where they study face-to-face with local experts following a curriculum they design with Prescott College faculty members. Through this community-based education model, each student’s home community is an extension of the Prescott College learning community.

The College supports students learning in their communities through: • Regional offices such as the Tucson Center where students can walk in for meetings or general assistance.

• An array of faculty-led online courses in popular curricular areas.

• Access to and training in the use of communications tools that allows students to stay in touch with College personnel and each other for both academic and business purposes.

• A three-day on-campus residency in Prescott, Arizona where students learn and practice the tasks they must complete in order to make continuous progress in their programs. This on-campus residency allows students to meet faculty members, staff, and one another, creating bonds that are proven to help define their educational experience.

Guided by Faculty and other Experts...

Since its founding in 1963 Prescott College has attracted faculty members who are nationally or internationally prominent in their fields and who demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility to others. Their dedication to teaching new generations of leaders in key social and environmental areas is unsurpassed. The Faculty’s expertise is evi9

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dent in the careful curricular planning they do with each student as well as through the courses they design and teach. Each new student is paired with a faculty advisor at the start of the program with the expectation that this relationship will be collaborative. The faculty advisor respects the prior learning of each student and trusts the student to be motivated by personal experience and a passion for learning. In turn, students will find the Faculty well versed in the best strategies for achieving academic success and a rewarding educational experience, whatever the student’s academic focus.

Other distinguished experts Prescott College intentionally seeks many persons outside the regular educational institution – artists, scientists, writers, musicians, dancers, physicians, lawyers, and other specialists – to serve as mentors who contribute significantly to students’ undergraduate experience. In academic programs and in geographical areas where Prescott College has extensive experience, faculty members and support staff can often assist students in finding suitable mentors. Mentors are typically found at universities and community colleges, at local schools, and in business and other professional fields.

Individually Mentored...

The majority of a student’s courses take the form of independent studies conducted with mentors who live in the students’ home communities. Because local mentors are committed practitioners with advanced degrees, substantial teaching experience or alternative demonstration of expertise, students build a high caliber professional network in their community as they complete their courses.

This network often yields internship, apprenticeship, or employment opportunities that allow students to experience firsthand the practical demands of working in their fields. While students are responsible for designing and directing their own learning experiences with the help of faculty members, the specialized knowledge offered by the mentor is critical to the success of each course.

Students typically meet weekly with their mentors, at times and locations that are mutually convenient, to discuss material and review progress. This format fosters the development of initiative, organizational ability, and motivation to learn. In some cases, mentored study takes place in small classes or cohort groups. Students normally take no more than three courses with any one mentor.

“One of the most valuable skills you should gain from

Prescott College is enhanced networking prowess. If you have reason to believe that your community is comprised of potential mentors, then get your networking and headhunting hat on! Seeking out the unfamiliar will serve you well in life’s myriad endeavors.” John Douglas Archer ’08, Horticulturist, Botanist, Sustainability Strategist

Special Features of the Program Degree Planning for an Individualized Curriculum Early in the program, students create a plan for their degree program. The Degree Plan states the focus of their program; indicates the courses to be designed or taken and how they will result in a balance between the depth of their focus and the breadth of their studies; and demonstrates their understanding of how they will achieve competence through their academic program.

This curricular road map also allows students to properly sequence required and elective coursework and select the pace at which they will make progress toward the degree. To create the Degree Plan, students research disciplinary standards, consult with faculty members about the appropriateness of transferred and proposed courses, and learn from mentors what specific learning priorities to consider. All Degree Plans are reviewed by a faculty committee to ensure that they are academically rigorous and have the potential to satisfy Prescott College graduation requirements and academic achievement outcomes.

Required Courses All students seeking their first bachelor’s degree take two required courses that are taught exclusively by Prescott College faculty members via the Moodle courseware system: Explorations in Interdisciplinary Study (formerly known as Critical Issues and Applications) This course, which begins at the required three-day on-campus residency, guides students in learning how to create their courses, identify their mentors, and carry out their studies successfully. Students learn new networking, library, writing, technology, and research skills. By the end of the Explorations course, each student will have completed a detailed Degree Plan that lays out what courses the student will take to demonstrate competence in her or his field and satisfy all graduation requirements. Faculty members work closely with students in all phases of the course, which is completed in the student’s first semester.

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Liberal Arts Seminar Degree-seeking students are also required to take a second course, Liberal Arts Seminar. Multiple sections of Liberal Arts Seminar are offered each semester and students may take one or more sections after completing their first semester. The faculty members who teach these seminars create the conditions for students to apply the methods and perspectives of the liberal artist, which include critical thinking, reading, writing, and discussion, to selected aspects of the human experience. The seminar encourages students to examine their lives and values and carry their findings into their professional and personal futures. In this way, the seminar is aimed at enhancing the liberal education of all students as a complement to their individualized curricula.

Independent Study & Faculty-Led Courses One of the more exciting, and demanding, aspects of the program is the opportunity it offers students to design their own courses within their individualized Degree Plan.

Each course is described through a course contract that spells out the goals, objectives, activities, and materials suited to each course. While the student’s faculty advisor supervises the development of course contracts and has final approval of each, the student co-creates each course with a mentor. For students in the Teacher Preparation program, the content and standards of the Education courses are prescribed by the Arizona Department of Education for teacher certification purposes. However, even required and elective Education courses can be tailored to support each student’s interests and needs in consultation with the faculty advisor. Learning guided by customized study contracts has many advantages. Course contracts: • Emphasize and encourage the process of learning, not merely “getting through a course.”

• Adapt to each student’s needs and previous learning.

• Clarify what learning is to take place and what strategies will be used.

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• Communicate faculty, mentor, and student expectations.

• Help students direct their own learning and take ownership of required courses.

• Encourage accountability on the part of student, mentor, and faculty.

In addition to independently developed courses, students may also choose from a list of courses designed and taught by Prescott College faculty members. Many of these faculty-led courses are offered electronically via the Moodle courseware system; others are delivered via short residencies or primarily by phone and email. Sample elective courses include: Sustainable Community Development Concepts of Ecology

Multicultural Counseling Writing Across the Competence Math Explorations Deep Ecology Ecopsychology Children’s Literature Because at least two required courses are taught exclusively via Moodle, all students gain experience with online course-taking as a part of their academic program.

However, the bulk of most students’ coursework is conducted in person and prospective students should not expect to be able to complete all coursework online.

“We are trained by our educational institutions to think of learning as something that happens between two fixed points in time: the start of school and the end. We sit and watch the clock tick away the wasted moments.

Through independent study we can really grasp the idea that learning never ends. We always have the capacity to gain more knowledge.”

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Narrative Evaluations All courses end with the student and the mentor completing a narrative evaluation that considers the learning objectives laid out in the course contract and the degree to which those objectives were met over the length of the course. At the start of the program, students may also choose to receive letter grades for all courses in addition to narrative evaluations. Narrative evaluations become part of the student’s permanent transcript, serving to document in great detail the student’s progress and experience in her or his coursework. For those students who elect not to receive letter grades for their courses, a grade point average can be calculated from the narrative evaluations after graduation if the student requests it.

Senior Project As a capstone experience, students are required to complete a Senior Project that typically involves an internship, service-learning, or experiential immersion in the student’s competence area. For example, Teacher Preparation students demonstrate their readiness to teach through supervised student teaching in a public or private school. A student with an Expressive Arts competence might create a collection of paintings for exhibition in a local gallery or curate the work of others as an intern. Community organizing, designing and delivering sustainability workshops in one’s hometown, and composing a grant proposal with members of a local non-profit are other examples of Senior Projects. Occasionally a student will elect to complete her or his Senior Project with prior experiential learning through the writing-intensive Life Experience Documentation process. However it is completed, the Senior Project affords students the opportunity to apply and synthesize the knowledge gained through coursework to a real-world challenge as a way to demonstrate the competence that is the focus of their academic program.

• Value both the freedom and responsibility that are integral to self-directed, independent study.

• Are able to express themselves clearly and succinctly in written and spoken English • Have or are willing to complete a solid background in mathematics relevant to their program.

• Are willing to create a professional network of mentors in their community composed of community leaders and prospective employers.

• Have regular access to computer technology and support adequate to allow them to use commonplace word processing (e.g. MSWord, Adobe) and communications (e.g. email, internet, Skype) applications comfortably.

• Are prepared to plan for and meet institutional deadlines that are intended to help students make continuous progress toward their degrees.

Support for Student Success Support for students is available through the main campus in Prescott, Arizona and through an expanding number of regional hubs around the state and country. One of these important regional hubs is located in Tucson, Arizona. The Tucson Center provides Tucson and Southern Arizona students with admissions counseling, academic advising, administrative support, and opportunities for interaction and networking with fellow students. In addition, the Center occasionally hosts workshops of interest to undergraduate students. The professional, enthusiastic faculty members and staff at the Prescott campus and the Tucson Center are prepared and ready to assist students in reaching their educational goals.

Preparing for Academic Success Based on its 30 years of experience successfully inspiring adult students to become leaders and professionals, Prescott College recognizes that the students who can get the most out of the Prescott College low-residence Bachelor of Arts Program are those who: • Have a clear goal for their educational journey and are ready to collaborate with faculty to reach that goal.

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Areas of Study Prescott College’s educational philosophy incorporates experiential learning and self-direction within an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes social and ecological awareness. As a result, the College seeks students who are strongly motivated and highly self-directed. Upon completing an academic program and graduation requirements, students demonstrate: • Competence in subject matter and its application to real-life situations • Integration of practical and theoretical aspects of human experience • Integration of spiritual, emotional and intellectual aspects of the human personality • Sensitivity to, and understanding of, one’s own culture and other cultures • Commitment to responsible participation in the natural environment and human community.

Because each student’s situation is unique, the program provides a great deal of flexibility to the student while designing his or her own community-based studies. Students may design individualized competences/majors within the Adventure Education, Education, Environmental Studies, Human Development/Human Services, Management, and Sustainable Community Development Programs.

Prescott College strives to support each student to create an individualized program of study that best fulfills his or her needs, interests and career goals. Below are examples of student competences/majors completed within the past five years (see sample curricula for listed majors beginning on page 58).

Bachelor of Arts Majors (examples) Adventure Education Experiential Education with Adventure Education Focus Outdoor Education Recreation Management Environmental Studies Agroecology Conservation Biology Environmental Biology Environmental Education Environmental Science Environmental Studies Marine Conservation Biology Marine Ecology Natural History & Ecology Wilderness-Based Education Wildlife Biology Wildlife Management Human Development/Human Services Aging and End-of-Life Counseling Psychology Equine Assisted Therapy Expressive Art Therapy Holistic Health Human and Organizational Development Human Development Human Resource Management Human Services Human Services with an Emphasis in Social Work

Psychology Social Sciences Social Services Somatic Psychology Special Needs Children Transpersonal Psychology Women’s Health Humanities/InterdisciplinaryStudies/ Liberal Arts Anthropology Creative Writing English/Writing Expressive Arts Film Studies Fine Art Humanities Journalism Language and Cultural Studies Literature Mathematics Music Philosophy and Pedagogy Philosophy Photojournalism Political Science Public Art with an Emphasis on Social Change Religious Studies Sociology Theatre Arts

Management Business Administration: Nonprofit Management Business for Sustainability Business Management Educational Leadership and Management Green Construction Management Human Resources Management Human Services Management Leadership in Health Services Management Sustainable Community Development Community Development Sustainable Community Development Sustainable Community Redevelopment Sustainable Community Redevelopment with an Indigenous Perspective Education/Teacher Preparation Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Special Education Elementary Education Secondary Education Special Education: Learning Disabilities, Serious Emotional Disabilities and Mental Retardation School Guidance Counseling Other student directed majors can also be supported. Contact Admissions to find out if your ideal college major is supported at Prescott College.

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Adventure Education

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Adventure Education Prescott College approaches adventure education as an experiential process taking place in challenging outdoor settings where the primary purpose is to build and strengthen inter- and intra-personal relationships, personal health, leadership skills, and environmental understandings. Student-directed Degree Plans often include foundational coursework in education such as Learning Theories, Program Administration, Experiential Education Methods, and Curriculum Design. They can also include cutting-edge coursework in Indigenous Education Techniques, Primitive Skills, Native Nutrition, Therapeutic Use of Wilderness, Cross-Cultural Communications, and Outdoor Leadership. Graduates from this career-focused competency are entrepreneurs, educators, facilitators, and work within the healing arts.

The following examples of student competences/majors completed within the past five years (see sample curricula for listed majors beginning on page 58). Other Student Directed Majors can also be supported. Contact Admissions to find out if your ideal college major is supported at Prescott College.

and practices of experiential education and environmental education.

Adventure Education Experiential Education with Adventure Education Focus Outdoor Education Recreation Management Adventure Education - students learn technical, adventurebased activities, educational theory, interpersonal communication, group dynamics, leadership theory and skills, and environmental awareness.

Experiential Education with Adventure Education Focus – an interdisciplinary approach that combines adventurebased educational activities within the context of an experiential leaning environment.

Outdoor Education - Outdoor education programs sometimes involve residential or journey-based experiences in which students participate in a variety of adventurous challenges in the form of outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, canoeing, ropes courses, and group games.

Outdoor education draws upon the philosophy, theory,

Recreation Management – an area of study designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to create and deliver recreation and fitness programs in a variety of settings.

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SOCIETY’S LEADERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Alumni

Education in Praxis John Maurizi ’09 Recreation Management/Adventure Education John Maurizi studied Recreation Management and Adventure Education through Prescott College’s low-residence B.A. Program. As Director of Recreation Management for a technology-based college, he tries to bring diverse groups together by “providing an atmosphere where students can enjoy recreation and get away from their intense engineering studies for a while. Because of the kind of curriculum we offer, there are lot of international students on campus. They tend to just study and keep to themselves. Through my studies at Prescott College I’m looking in to ways of integrating their native culture into recreation in a way that will appeal to them and get them involved. Recently we developed a cricket club and tournament to reach out to the Indian students on campus, and have met with some success.”

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Environmental Studies

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Environmental Studies The ultimate aim of Prescott College’s Environmental Studies program is to develop compassionate, informed, and responsible citizens who are prepared to offer constructive solutions to environmental problems and to help heal damaged relationships between people and nature. Students are strongly encouraged to spend time in the natural world as their primary classroom, and to focus their learning in three primary areas: Ecological Literacy and Natural History; Stewardship; and Interpretation of the Natural Environment and Outreach.

Ecological Literacy and Natural History Initial courses can include natural history of the student’s region, natural history writing and documentation, and indigenous peoples. With this foundation, students may deepen their study with courses in geology or hydrogeology, ecology, field ecology, botany, zoology, and the wider applications of ecological principles, including conservation biology or restoration ecology.

Stewardship Humans are an inextricable part of nature, and the study of the natural environment includes psychological, social, and political landscapes. Students are invited to ground themselves in courses that explore the human and natural relationship from societal as well as individual, small group, and community levels. Stewardship explores the social contract regarding land use, water, and related natural resource law. It also explores various stakeholder perspectives, including scientific, policy-making, and diverse citizen viewpoints.

majors can also be supported. Contact Admissions to find out if your ideal college major is supported at Prescott College.

Agroecology Conservation Biology Environmental Biology Environmental Education Environmental Science Environmental Studies Marine Conservation Biology Marine Ecology Natural History and Ecology Wilderness Based Education Wildlife Biology Wildlife Management

Interpretation of the Natural Environment and Outreach

Agroecology – This cross-disciplinary field emerging over the last 20 years bridges the studies of agriculture and ecology. While Agroecology is based in the natural sciences, the field lends itself to cross-disciplinary studies, for example, ecological economics and environmental politics.

Students are encouraged to design classes that allow them to effectively and memorably communicate their explorations to diverse populations. These can include examination of the agenda-setting nature of the mass media, natural history writing, and the use of diverse communication media.

The following examples of student competences/majors completed within the past five years (sample curricula for listed majors can be found beginning on page 58 of this catalog). Other student-directed

Conservation Biology – Practitioners in this interdisciplinary field, which has developed rapidly to respond to a global crisis confronting biological diversity, attempt to guide society toward the preservation of organisms, landscapes, ecological processes, and natural systems, and toward sustainable management of environmental and evolutionary resources. Firmly grounded in the natural sciences, this emphasis area also draws upon ethics, history, economics, political science, and other human stud21

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ies. Students in this field will become competent to conduct relevant research, make balanced value judgments, and take effective action on behalf of the environment.

Environmental Biology – The field of environmental biology deals with living organisms, their physical surroundings, and how humans affect nature. Students study living organisms of all sizes, from cells to large mammals, examining structure, function, growth, evolution and distribution. Students develop foundations in biology, ecology, conservation, natural history, statistics, evolution, climate, and environmental ethics in order to understand

life, diversity, and relationships between organic entities.

Environmental Education – Environmental education covers a broad spectrum of disciplines, requiring students to develop well-defined programs to meet their particular interests. Environmental educators must remember that before people are confronted with the grim realities of environmental problems, they must be 22

Mentor The Unfolding Story of Nature Robert Hunt ’94, M.A. ’00, Ph.D. ’13 It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Prescott College triple alumnus Robert Hunt is a lifelong student – in more ways than one.

“I love watching students grow into each topic, their expectations usually exceeded. I consider every one to be my teacher as well,” he said.

A self-described “braggart for nature,” Robert loves the moment when, “exposed to the workings of natural systems and their species, a student’s eyes and heart are forever opened to the countless, unfolding stories around them.”

Robert’s involved with every level of education at Prescott College. Rob enjoys the challenge of making the translation to the online environment.

“My students still get into the field often, especially if I can design field exercises well enough to translate into the student’s own bioregion. As time goes by more and more electronic delivery systems will be developed for distance learning,” he said.

The trick is to ‘play’ with the system. Use it to your full advantage, and when you do not comprehend an aspect of it, ask me.

I’ll somehow figure it out with you.”

Robert also works as a field biologist conducting surveys and habitat assessments for threatened and endangered species throughout the Southwest, as field botanist and ornithologist for the US Forest Service, the US Geological Survey, and the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory. He has published his research in several different publications.

given opportunities to experience the joy and beauty of the natural world.

Responsible stewardship occurs when people develop an appreciation for the complex and diverse life that inhabits the Earth.

Environmental Science – This broad field of inquiry encompasses the range of scientific disciplines necessary to understand and manage the natural environment and the many interactions among physical, chemical, and biological components within it. Environmental Science provides an integrated, quantitative, and interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental systems.

Mentor Suzanne Dhruv, M.A. ’05 Suzanne Dhruv, Co-Director of Ironwood Tree Experience, understands the process of getting kids involved in nature from both sides of the desk. In 2005, Suzanne received a Master of Arts in Environmental Studies with an emphasis in Environmental Education from Prescott College, building upon a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona and professional experience in environmental education programs for youth ages 12 to 18.

Since then she’s co-founded, with her husband Eric Dhruv, The Ironwood Tree Experience, a project of Prescott College’s Center for Children and Nature (CCN). The Ironwood Tree Experience operates from the Prescott College Tucson Center and strives to reconnect teens with their community through experiences in nature, including the Greenlots! program which helps urban teens transform abandoned lots into community gardens and green spaces.

The Dhruvs collaborate with college students, professionals, community volunteers, and organizations to design and implement valuable experiences that allow teens to voice opinions, share solutions, and take actions towards environmental and social change. They’re having an impact. This past summer, teens working with CCN’s projects received national recognition for their leadership in environmental stewardship when they were selected to participate in the Natural Leaders Summit hosted by the Children and Nature Network.

Environmental Studies – Environmental studies is dedicated to education in natural systems and processes of the Earth and the role of humans who both depend on and influence these systems and processes. Environmental Studies is a broad, inte-

grative field that encompasses many disciplines.

Marine Conservation Biology – A relatively new science, marine conservation biology draws on a diversity of long-standing scientific disciplines, including oceanography, marine ecology, biogeography, veterinary medicine, zoology, botany, genetics, toxicology, fisheries biology, anthropology, economics, political science, ethics, and law. This new, multidisciplinary synthesis aims to protect, restore and sustain marine biodiversity.

Marine Ecology – This branch of ecology deals with the interdependence of all organisms living in the ocean, in shallow coastal waters, and on the seashore. The marine environment for all organisms consists of non-living, abiotic factors and living, biotic factors.

Natural History and Ecology – Natural History and Ecology explores how nature works and how organisms and their biotic and abiotic environments interrelate.

Grounded in evolutionary principles, the field involves studying individuals and populations and how they are assembled into communities and ecosystems. Some students within this emphasis area will become naturalists, observing and interpreting particular organisms and landscapes. Others may become field ecologists who will build upon natural history by using the scientific method for examining questions generated by ecological theory. Ecological understanding informs and guides applied fields such as agroecology and conservation biology.

Wilderness-Based Education – In this field, students venture into a variety of landscapes and gain knowledge to understand and interpret wilderness. They study natural history, ecology, geology, leadership methods, and counseling approaches, as 23

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Carol Eichert ’09

Extreme Weather Hits Home by Mary Lin

Ecopsychology “I was deployed as a nurse through the Civilian Medical Service Corps to southeast Louisiana after Katrina.

I was so proud as I watched people from all walks of life, civilian, military and government, work together to help those affected by the disaster. I knew that I wanted to learn more about the issues surrounding what I saw, [including] environmental justice, human rights and the effects of global warming. I felt PC would allow me to study these topics in depth.

“The intensity of the courses my mentors and I devel-

op is amazing and wonderfully fulfilling. I would like to say that one course in particular stands out, but instead they continue to build on each other. I could not have received this intense an education in a formal college setting.

“My nursing practice allows me to travel to different areas of the country to work and also explore the ecology and environmental impact of different industries on the health of a community. Since starting with PC I find I am enthusiastic about my profession. I look forward to going to work again. Whether I’m on the border providing humanitarian aid, or speaking to a group on human rights issues, I can convey information and my thoughts clearly through an open and meaningful dialogue.”

John Banta’s ’95 approach to disaster preparedness in Extreme Weather Hits Home: Protecting your Buildings from Climate Change (New Society Publishers 2007) takes the long view on disaster, covering all the bases in constructing and protecting buildings from the worst that nature can bring. The book deals with impacts ranging from immediacy of a hurricane or tornado to the insidious effects of predicted increased humidity over the next few decades in areas like the Northeast.

I first met John years ago while I was living in a historic stone house on a ridgeline overlooking Prescott, a region that weathered a couple lightning strikes every monsoon season. John set to work making the house safe for habitation, and at very little cost – undaunted by the lack of appropriate grounding mechanisms, and the fact that I slept in a tower bedroom with metal-frame windows in frightening proximity to the nearby utility pole. The transformer took several direct hits in the six years I lived there, and ball lighting charged through the neighbors’ living room, but my house was unaffected.

While it’s sobering to compare the construction of my current two-year-old home in Chino Valley with the ideal features John outlines – be prepared to engage in some serious dwelling envy at the description of the timber frame and straw-clay house toward the end of the book – there’s plenty of helpful info for the average homeowner.

Thoughtfully detailed illustrations throughout take the reader from foundation through roofing, with a crucial section at the end on insurance and financial impacts that even the most hammer-shy homeowner will find useful.

John has over 20 years experience in building biology, building science, and indoor environmental quality. He previously co-authored Prescriptions for a Healthy House.

Reprinted from Transitions

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Alumni

Student

Brianna Asbury ’06

Ann-Marie Benz ’09

Sustainable Community Development

Watershed Program Coordinator for Prescott Creeks

“I studied environmental science at another college for a few years, but the curriculum was really heavy on analysis. I kept asking myself, ‘what can I do to make a difference?’”

Brianna found the answer to her question in Prescott College’s low-residency B.A. Program, incorporating internships at the Ecological Engineering Group in Massachusetts and at the World Media Foundation’s radio news show, Living On Earth, heard on NPR stations nationwide.

During her internship with Living on Earth, Asbury learned to write grants and helped develop a podcast program that encourages adult listeners to engage in community discussions. Post-graduation, she’s been offered a job by one of the organizations that she worked with in the course of her program.

“This is a second career for me. After spending a decade crunching numbers for large construction companies, now even a bad day in the field is a good day in comparison.

“The estimate from the Arizona Riparian Council is that 90 percent or more of Arizona’s riparian habitats have been lost or severely degraded. The majority of Arizona’s wildlife depends on healthy riparian areas. Our work right now is to determine the quality of the creeks, to work on projects that will protect and improve the quality, and to preserve the riparian habitats. With a terrific group of volunteers and a partnership with Prescott College, we are setting up a chemical laboratory to monitor nutrients, metals and bacteria.

“Preserving this habitat is a small but essential piece of maintaining a sustainable community. This program has given me the opportunity to connect to my community ... restoring riparian habitats ... and helping with wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.”

“I’m really pleased with the practical skills I now have under my belt,” she said. “Education is so much more meaningful when you can design your own program.”

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Humanities

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Humanities The Humanities embrace disciplines including expressive arts, philosophy, history, comparative religion, critical inquiry, literature and language studies, and writing, to name a few. The Humanities explore the means by which cultural forces, values, aesthetic appreciation, and a search for meaning are translated into human endeavor and thought.

Humanities curricula challenge students to create experiences in the arts, whether through studio or visual art, film, storytelling, music and dance, theatre and other modes of performance, or writing. The Humanities program fosters interdisciplinary learning that relates one’s artistic, social and spiritual inquiries to the greater world and aids one in finding context and value in personal expression and the creations of others.

The Bachelor of Arts program prepares students to seek deeper inquiry through graduate study and by providing a broad foundation of tools useful in many occupations.

Through experiential learning and the study and practice of art, history, critical inquiry, and cultural studies, students are able to integrate individualized study programs which emphasize personal creativity with historical and theoretical appreciations of the rich tapestry of human experience.

Regardless of the specific path a graduate decides to follow, study within the Humanities offers opportunities to hone skills in expression and communication, critical thinking, and perception. Students are encouraged to apply their developing skills and vision to make a positive difference in their lives and society.

The following examples of student competences/majors completed within the past five years (sample curricula for listed majors can be found beginning on page 58 of this catalog). Other Student-Directed Majors can also be supported. Contact Admissions to find out if your ideal college major is supported at Prescott College.

Anthropology Creative Writing English/Writing Expressive Arts Film Studies Fine Art Humanities Journalism

Language and Cultural Studies Literature Mathematics Music Philosophy and Pedagogy Philosophy Photojournalism Political Science Public Art with an Emphasis on Social Change Religious Studies Sociology Theater Arts Anthropology – The study of human beings in all places and at all times, anthropology has its intellectual origins in both the natural sciences and the humanities. The overall goal of anthropology is to provide a holistic account of humans and human nature.

Creative Writing – Any writing, fiction or non-fiction that goes outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic, academic, and technical forms of literature falls into this category, including most novels, epics, short stories and poems.

Writing for the screen and stage – screenwriting and playwriting, respectively – typically have their own programs of study, but fit under the creative writing category as well.

English – As a broad program of study, the English competence/major provides students with an opportunity to analyze works of literature and film originally written in English.

Such an analysis prompts students to exercise both critical thinking skills, in which they analyze and reflect upon a text such that they can later interpret it and find meaning, and to present the results of their analysis in clear, cogent writing.

Expressive Arts – Playing and moving through challenging and difficult situations is at the root of expressive arts work.

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writing and drama, to learn to help others within a creative framework.

Film Studies & Film Theory – The study of film and film theory prepares one to debate the essence of the cinema and provides conceptual frameworks for understanding film's relationship to reality, the other arts, individual viewers, and society at large.

Journalism – Journalism is the field concerned with producing news reports and editorials through various forms of media including newspapers, magazines, radio and television, and the Internet. Journalists – be they writers, editors or photographers, broadcast presenters or producers – serve as the chief purveyors of information and opinion in contemporary mass society.

Language and Cultural Studies – This discipline explores how people communicate across cultures and subcultures.

Research focuses on aspects such as verbal and nonverbal communications, history of a region, linguistics, religion, and art and literature.

Literature – The academic study of written works of art, literature in Western culture includes genres of fiction and nonfiction.

Mathematics – Mathematics uses abstraction and logical reasoning in the study of quantity, structure, space, relation, change, and various topics of pattern, form and entity.

Mathematics evolved from counting, calculation, measurement, and the systematic study of the shapes and motions of physical objects. Knowledge and use of basic mathematics have always been an inherent and integral part of individual and group life.

Music Philosophy and Pedagogy – Prescott College’s approach to music philosophy and pedagogy emphasizes experiencing music from the perspective of the performer rather than the perspective of the teacher or audience. The “end goal “ of practicing and excessive focus on delivering the perfect performance are questioned, and a new focus is placed on the goals of the student.

Philosophy – The study of general problems concerning matters such as existence, knowledge, truth, beauty, law, justice, validity, mind, and language, philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing these questions (such as mysticism or mythology) by its critical, generally systematic approach, and its reliance on reasoned argument.

Fine Art – Considered to be any art form developed primarily for aesthetics and/or concept, this type of art is often expressed in the production of art objects and projects using media and forms including painting, sculpture, dance, theatre, architecture, photography, and printmaking.

Humanities – The humanities are academic disciplines which study the human condition using methods that are primarily analytic, critical, or speculative, as distinguished from the mainly empirical approaches of the natural and social sciences.

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Photojournalism – This particular form of journalism creates images in order to tell a news story. Usually understood to refer only to still images, in some cases it also extends to video used in broadcast journalism or for personal use. Photojournalism is distinguished from other branches of photography, (such as documentary photography, street photography or celebrity photography) by the qualities of Timeliness, Objectivity and Narrative. Like a writer, a photojournalist is a reporter, but he or she must often make decisions instantly and carry photographic

Student equipment, often while exposed to significant obstacles, including physical danger, weather, and/or crowds.

Political Science – The social science concerned with the theory and practice of politics and the description and analysis of political systems and political behavior is sometimes alternatively described as the study of “who gets what, when, and how." Political science has several subfields, including, political theory, public policy, national politics, international relations, and comparative politics.

Public Art with an Emphasis on Social Change – This interdisciplinary course of study encompasses a broad array of disciplines, including visual arts, art history, public art, psychology, the history of social change, and community organizing.

Religious Studies – The academic approach to multi-disciplinary, secular study of religious beliefs, behaviors, and institutions, religious studies describes, compares, interprets, and explains religion, emphasizing systematic, historically-based, and cross-cultural perspectives.

While theology attempts to understand the intentions of a supernatural force (such as deities), religious studies tries to study human religious behavior and belief from outside any particular religious viewpoint. The field draws upon multiple disciplines and their methodologies, including anthropology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and history of religion.

Sociology – This branch of the social sciences uses systematic methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop and refine a body of knowledge about human social structure and activity. Sociological research often but doesn’t always have the objective of applying such knowledge to the pursuit of social welfare. Its subject matter ranges from the micro level of face-to-face interactions to the macro level of societies at large.

Theatre Arts – The branch of the performing arts defined

by Bernard Beckerman as what “occurs when one or more persons, isolated in time and/or space, present themselves to another or others “ has existed since the dawn of man, and is rooted in the human tendency for storytelling. Since its inception, theatre has come to take on many forms, utilizing speech, gesture, music, dance, and spectacle, and often combining other performing and visual arts into a single artistic form.

Pi Luna ’09 Humanities: Expressive Arts with an Emphasis on Painting and Creative Writing

Mentor

Michael Bergt As a creative person who finds she’s happiest when working on selfdesigned projects, Pi Luna ’09 finds a balance in the low-residency B.A. Program between the “freedom to explore “ and the support she needs to accomplish her goals.

She’s worked with mentor Michael Bergt, Co-Founder and President of the Society of Tempera Painters, for two classes, a process she can only describe as “amazing.”

“After every conversation we have, I get clarity and insight into my painting process,” she said.

“When a painting isn’t working out, he’s honest about the fact that it needs more work but he calls out my strength to find the solution. His faith in me has taught me to have faith in myself.”

For her demonstration of competence Pi is writing and illustrating a book exploring the ways in which individuals can contribute to the global transformation of world problems. She interviewed approximately 20 individuals and wove their stories and wisdom gained on their personal journeys into a seven-step process of transformation.

Michael notes that his “input and communication with Pi on her creative process has resulted in impressive results ... I realized that I do have important information and skills that help others,” he said.

“Pi will bring her paintings over for a review and critique. We discuss how these images relate to her writing and how the overall concept is evolving ... Often, we’ll come to some sort of a breakthrough that will inform not only the artwork, but also the writing.

“Pi has given me a window into ... this tricky transition from young student into a mature person attempting to find direction for their life.”

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Alumni

Suzanne Darrell Norma Ann Medina From Borderlands to the Big Apple Alumni Adam Baruni ’08 Creative Writing

Suzanne Darrell ’06 and Norma Ann Medina ’06 beat unheardof odds to win acceptance to the prestigious Actors Studio – and they did it together.

A creative writing student working through the Tucson Center, Adam Baruni’s artistic sensibilities have been broadened by contact with artists in the thriving culture of the region. Adam organized a show of student and alumni artwork and an evening of performance entitled, “Art* (not the man).”

In the process, Adam learned about himself as an artist.

“I’ve never considered myself an artist, but I was inspired to create and gather other artists work into a show ... after experiencing Prescott College’s Arts Across the Disciplines event in 2006.

“Prescott College is proud of all of its students, and that inspires me. I’d like one day for someone to be as inspired by something I did, as I’ve been by the works of other artists/entertainers.” Adam even debuted his own visual art, created by transforming old LP records into surrealistic clocks.

The hardest thing about the show, he said, was learning how to actually hang art. “Everything is crooked in my house,” he laughed.

“Of course everyone in the office had an idea of how the art should be hung, and it was total anarchy. David Greenwood (Tucson staff) and I rose above the clamor, took the initiative, and hung the entire show ourselves.

“The one comment I heard most on opening night was how wonderfully everything had been hung. Strange, but true.”

If you didn’t know they were Prescott College students, you might think the odds of anyone from Tucson getting accepted to the top-notch Actors Studio were insurmountable. The Manhattan-based program accepts three percent of all applicants.

But not only did Norma Medina and Suzanne Darrell beat the odds, they did so together, with Norma serving as Suzanne’s scene partner for the nerve-wracking live audition in New York.

That’s not all. The two worked together for several years in Tucson, often with Borderlands Theater. The two have been “plodding away toward their dream for decades.” A classically-trained vocalist, Suzanne nearly completed a degree in music at the University of Maryland in her 20s before life intervened. “...We’re women of color in our 40s, and we’re following our bliss,” Suzanne said.

Besides enormous talent, courage and persistence, Suzanne claims her secret to success is that she modeled her curriculum after the Actors Studio, a fact which she said impressed the audition panel.

The studio itself has approximately 1000 members for life, some of the greatest actors in the world. Students will also be put in front of the top tier of directors, producers, agents, and critics, among other professionals in the field.

“All three groups, actors, directors, and playwrights, work together as an ensemble for the first year. We then go on to specialize in our areas for the last two years of the program. In the last year we apply our knowledge and skills in a Repertory Season, where theatre professionals and the public come and see our work,” Suzanne explained.

Norma plans to study directing, directing history, acting, storytelling, stagecraft seminars, master classes, and attend and participate in the taping of the Bravo program Inside the Actors Studio with James Lipton.

While both women plan to maintain connections with Tucson, they see many options. “I want to work in theatre in NYC for a while, but I want to teach, and I want to work in Africa with women who are survivors of war atrocities, and use theatre as an educational and cathartic tool in communities where they don’t have a lot of resources,” Suzanne said. “In Bermuda [where she was born] they recently opened up a school for the performing arts – I would also love to teach there someday.”

The letter of acceptance came for Suzanne just in time. “I got the letter three days before my dad died. I was so happy and so proud to be able to tell him I had been accepted.

“I’m over the moon.”

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Alumni

Just Desserts, Thank You Michael Shay ’07 teaches, composes, records, and performs “International Bistro Boogie Music,” among other genres It’s a bakery-hot Prescott summer evening, but the Raven Café is packed with folks who don’t seem to mind the heat for a second. The Just Desserts are cooking up a storm, and the crowd is hungry for what they’re dishing up.

Michael Shay ’07, impossibly tall and lean, with a winsome, all-American grin, wraps around his cello in a way that makes it look almost like a violin. Alternately bowing and plucking, singing, and stomping, he evokes gypsy encampments, mid-century dance halls, classical concerts, and the Beatles.

The visual effect is enhanced by Lisa Shawley, the other half of Just Desserts. She’s also impossibly tall and lean in a whisper of a slip dress, Shirley Temple curls, matching dimples, and an accordion. The effect is practically Rockwellian.

On the dance floor at least three generations of Prescottonians shake, gyrate, bounce, and slide to the continent-hopping grooves and licks. Belly dancers, swing dancers, and even a bit of flamenco make their way to the

dance floor during this most unpredictable of evenings out.

It’s a bittersweet homecoming for Michael, who graduated in July of 2007 with a degree in music. Since finishing his coursework, the classically trained cellist and self-taught multi-instrumentalist has been a force on the Austin, Texas, music scene (his hometown). He’s almost too busy teaching, composing, and playing cello and other instruments for multiple bands in live performance and recordings to graduate.

Michael performs with the Michael Shay Band, a “sixpiece rock/jazz/jam band that features some of Austin, Texas’s most respected and progressive musicians.” They just finished recording their first CD. Michael has also contributed music to the Academy Award-nominated film Become the Sky, and has played with Eliza Gilkyson, Carolyn Wonderland, David Amram, Johnsmith, Jonathan Byrd, Anais Mitchell, Brian Joseph, Libby Kirkpatrick, Zoe Lewis, Zilla, Kacy Crowley, Nathan Hamilton, Paula Nelson, Rachel Ries, Idgy Vaughn, Stanley Jordan, Trish Murphy, Two High String Band, and more.

After attending Prescott College in the 90s Michael undertook “a four year period of looking into the possibilities of a non-musical career,” beginning with courses in creative writing and environmental studies. He moved from Prescott to Ecuador and eventually Venezuela to explore yet another passion; organic agriculture. But Michael really “came home” during a stint in Denver, where he cared for his grandmother. “During that time, I started a successful band, which helped convince me to be a professional musician after all,” he said. Now, Prescott is a bit of a second home. Not only does he have many friends here, but he has accrued a growing following.

“I've been greatly inspired and influenced by my peers and friends at PC,” he said.

“Everyone who graduated and went on to farm or do activist work, art, outdoor leadership, writing, spiritual work, etc., are great examples to me of the many wonderful things we can do with our lives.” More about Michael and his music can be found at michaelshay.com.

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Human Services

Human Development

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Human Development/Human Services Human Development is broadly based, providing students with an opportunity to create a course of study which offers perspectives on human potential. Students in this area create interdisciplinary programs in ecopsychology, healing arts, and holistic health, to name just a few options. Graduates often pursue careers in community mental health or social welfare organizations. Students seeking to prepare themselves for graduate school create a well-rounded course of study that includes the theoretical underpinnings of the discipline.

With constituents putting pressure on legislators to provide broader human services, governments have increased the size of their “shadow workforce� of human services professionals. By outsourcing important work to independent agencies under government contracts, human services professionals can provide targeted resources to individuals without having to deal with the bureaucracy of traditional agencies. Students in this competency area self-design programs which suit their needs and interests, and in many cases, enhance already-developed career paths.

Many human services facilities and programs provide intervention for citizens with substance abuse problems or victims of crime or violence. In addition, government researchers anticipate growing demand for human services workers who specialize in elder care as our nation prepares for the largest wave of retirees in its history.

An important element in the Human Development/Human Services Program and related areas is its application in real-life settings. Many students and graduates work alongside social workers and other public outreach professionals serving diverse client populations in a myriad of programs and settings.

Students observe and engage in client interactions through internships in community mental health clinics, shelters, substance abuse treatment programs, and state assistance agencies. Students with years of professional experience may choose to document this learning through Life Experience Documentation (see page 74). These students usually design courses that help deepen their theoretical understanding of the field.

The following examples of student competences/majors completed within the past five years (sample curricula for

listed majors can be found beginning on page 58 of this catalog). Other Student-Directed Majors can also be supported. Contact Admissions to find out if your ideal course of study is supported at Prescott College.

Aging and End-of-Life Counseling Psychology Equine Assisted Therapy Expressive Art Therapy Holistic Health Human and Organizational Development Human Development Human Resource Management Human Services Human Services with an Emphasis in Social Work Psychology Social Sciences Social Services Somatic Psychology Special Needs Children Transpersonal Psychology Women’s Health 33

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Aging and End-of-Life – Students completing this competence take an interdisciplinary approach to the various ethical, psychological, sociological, cultural, and spiritual aspects that surround end-of-life counseling.

Counseling Psychology – Students studying counseling psychology learn and apply a cluster of professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are essential to the development of skillful helping relationships. The Counseling Psychology competence intertwines theory and practice through mentored learning and the integration of practica into the curriculum. Counseling psychology students develop a professional orientation to the field as they explore standards of practice and codes of ethics. Counselor licensure or certifications help insure a practitioner’s competency, and students are encouraged to carefully plan for these and other kinds of professional growth opportunities.

Students select from a wide variety of courses that provide perspectives on human potential.

Human and Organizational Development – The interdisciplinary study of human, organizational, and community development emphasizes interpersonal and counseling skill development, organizational and small-group dynamics, and community interventions.

Human Resource Management – Human resource management explores the process of changing an organization, its employees, its stakeholders, and groups of people within it through both planned and unplanned learning.

Ecopsychology – Students of ecopsychology strive to integrate ecological principles and psychological wisdom into a unified field of study. Depending on the specific interest of the student, coursework in either psychology or environmental studies may be emphasized. In either case, a substantial foundation in each of these disciplines is crucial to understanding how humans act as psychological beings within ecological systems.

Equine-Assisted Therapy – In addition to honing their counseling skills, students of equine assisted therapy develop skills in leadership, self-awareness and facilitation. Many go on to careers as a mental health professionals working with horses to help clients practice relationship skills, and to develop self-esteem, self-awareness and leadership skills.

Expressive Arts Therapy – This field explores the use of integrated, multi-modal expressive arts processes as powerful tools for psychological, physical and spiritual wellness.

Holistic Health – The study and practice of holistic health integrates mind, body, and spirit. This integrative field embraces prevention, education, and wellness principles, and requires students to refine critical thinking skills.

While this holistic perspective has often been distinguished from conventional Western medicine, the pioneer scholars and practitioners in this field now regard holistic health practices as complementary strategies to more mainstream methods of healing.

Human Development – Human development encompasses the scientific study of systematic psychological changes that occur in human beings over the course of the life span.

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Human Services – This interdisciplinary area of study focuses on planning, managing, and providing human services, including social and related community services.

Human Services with an Emphasis in Social Work – This competency is geared towards individuals who work in or are interested in public human service programs that develop and promote policies and practices improving the health and well-being of families, children and adults.

Psychology – An academic and applied discipline involving the scientific study of human mental functions and

behavior, psychology studies phenomena including perception, cognition, emotion, personality, behavior and interpersonal relationships.

Mentor

Social Sciences – This broad realm of inquiry includes academic disciplines concerned with the study of the social life of human groups and individuals, including anthropology, communication studies, economics, human geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology.

Helping kids through adults stay on the right track

Social Services – Social services research and promote the education of the public in matters of social policy, social organization, and social problems. Social services promote: relief from poverty; the well-being of the aged, sick and disabled; the preservation and protection of physical and mental health; and preservation of family life.

Somatic Psychology – An interdisciplinary field involving the study of the body, somatic experience, and the embodied self, somatic psychology explores therapeutic and holistic approaches to body.

Tanya McDonald Teacher, mentor, advocate. Program developer, adult learner, administrator. Whatever hat she is wearing, and whatever activities she is involved in, Tanya McDonald brings 25 years of experiences keeping families together and helping young people get – and stay – on the right track.

Tanya’s been on both sides of the desk. She’s been an adult learner, earning two master’s degrees; a K-12 teacher; and a certified Parent Educator, with over 12 years of instructional experience teaching parents who are court ordered and/or court referred.

Special-Needs Children – This area of study complements a minor (breadth) in Education/Teacher Preparation.

Coursework as diverse as: Developmental Psychology; Health and Safety; Nutrition; Family Child Care; Anatomy and Physiology; Nursing Processes; Classroom Management for Exceptionality; Diagnosis and Evaluation; Exceptionality: Autism; Educating for the Future: Multicultural and Environmental Issues; Characteristics of Mental Retardation; and Methods of Mental Retardation offer students a solid foundation for work with specialneeds children in a professional setting.

Transpersonal Psychology – A short definition from the Journal of Transpersonal Psychology suggests that transpersonal psychology “is concerned with the study of humanity’s highest potential, and with the recognition, understanding, and realization of unitive, spiritual, and transcendent states of consciousness,” including spiritual self-development, peak experiences, mystical experiences, systemic trance, and other metaphysical experiences of living.

Women’s Health – The study of health issues specific to human female anatomy includes menstruation, contraception, maternal health, child birth, menopause, and breast cancer, and even of medical situations in which women face problems not directly related to their biology; for example, gender-differentiated access to medical treatment.

She has also been involved in managing and coordinating programs and projects including the South Los Angeles Healthy Marriage Demonstration Project; a Family Preservation Program; the LA Bridges Gang Prevention/Intervention Program; Service Coordinator for Haven for Affordable Housing, Inc.; Los Angeles Summer Youth Employment Training program; and in development and implementation of an on-site, multicultural summer day camp.

For the past two years she has served as a mentor with Prescott College, a choice which she made based on her own experience as an adult learner.

In addition to her educational and management experience, Tanya holds a Masters of Science degree in Human Services from Springfield College and a master’s in Education from the University of Phoenix. She lives in Inglewood, Calif., with her husband of 22 years and four children.

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Deanna Montaño ’08

Healing for Body and Mind

Human Development, Competence in Holistic Health

Emily Conroy ’08 rallies the local healing arts community

Deanna brings a lifetime of work in amateur and professional theatre, musical performance, and fine arts to her studies at Prescott College, where she is exploring an integration of the arts and holistic healing. She plans to continue to develop her skills in the master’s program after completing her bachelor’s degree.

“All the arts can be healing, because they touch people on a deeper, emotional level. I’ve been performing since the age of eight … theatre has helped me to become the person that is me. I work with children dealing with addictions, and sometimes they have a hard time explaining what they feel. When I ask them to express themselves, though, they can always draw it.

“Through my studies I am gaining an overview of holistic modalities, including Chinese, Ayurvedic, naturopathy, homeopathy, and Western medicine. I’m expanding on what I discovered in the arts about how the spirit and mind are connected to the body.

“My mentors have been amazing … one of my mentors worked with me through two classes exploring ... how the Shamanic journey integrates the arts, especially drama, in the process of healing.

“My education has been about finding myself … a self discovery so I can share what I have learned in helping others.”

Emily Conroy organized a Holistic Health Fair as her Demonstration of Competence/Senior Project in Human Development with an Emphasis in Holistic Health and Spirituality Studies.

Upon graduation she plans to open a private holistic practice teaching Kundalini Yoga and offering massage therapy, Reiki, and other holistic services.

As a self-described “integralist,” Emily’s whole-person approach to health and healing includes everything from natural foods (she’s also a trained chef) and cosmetics, to exercise, attitude, livelihood, and relationships.

Born in New York City, she lived all over the world and attended a half-dozen colleges before finding herself at Prescott in her early 30s.

“Frankly, the other colleges just weren’t challenging enough,” she said. “I require a different style of learning.

I tend of be an over-achiever. I’m really motivated and get frustrated when other students in my classes aren’t as focused.”

“It’s a blessing that [the low-residency B.A. Program] is at PC because it provides me with an opportunity to study what I want, in the depth that I want to. I already have an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts, and am paying for my tuition out of my own pocket. [This program] allows me the flexibility to work and pay my expenses while getting an amazing education.”

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A graduate of one of the first lowresidence B.A. classes, Susan Rheem’82, M.S.W., followed a passion for helping others into a 30-year, groundbreaking career in eldercare and national advocacy.

Management

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Management The Management Program combines traditional leadership theories and practices common in most organizations with a study of the complex human factors involved in organizational decision-making, and of the role of human enterprise in the well-being of the natural world.

Students often enter the Management Program with considerable professional management experience that can be documented for college-level credit. Students who do not have previous experience or college credit in traditional management foundation courses may be advised to complete courses at a community college before enrolling.

The following examples of student competences/majors completed within the past five years (sample curricula for listed majors can be found beginning on page 58 of this catalog). Other Student-Directed Majors can also be supported. Contact Admissions to find out if your ideal college major is supported at Prescott College.

Business Administration: Nonprofit Management Business for Sustainability Business Management Educational Leadership and Management Green Construction Management Human Resource Management Human Services Management Leadership in Health Services Management Business Administration: Nonprofit Management – This track prepares students for the management and administration of nonprofit organizations including social services, the arts, education, foundations, community development, advocacy work, religion, professional associations, and others.

Business for Sustainability – Ideally, sustainable enterprises have no measurable negative impact on the global or local environment, community, society, or economy. Businesses of this type strive to meet the triple bottom line. Often, sustainable businesses adopt progressive environmentaland human-rights policies. Another definition of sustainable business includes any organization that participates in environmentally-friendly or green activities to ensure that

all processes, products, and manufacturing activities adequately address current environmental concerns while maintaining a profit.

Business Management – Management comprises planning, organizing, staffing, leading or directing, and controlling an organization (a group of one or more people or entities) or effort for the purpose of accomplishing a goal.

Educational Leadership and Management – School leadership, or educational leadership, is the process of enlisting the talents and energies of teachers, pupils, and parents toward achieving common educational aims.

Green Construction Management – A sustainable or “green “ building is an outcome of a design which focuses on increasing the efficiency of resource use – energy, water, and materials – while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment during the building’s lifecycle.

This is accomplished through planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal.

Green buildings reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment through efficient resource use, protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity, and reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation. A similar concept is natural building, which is usually on a smaller scale and tends to focus on the use of natural materials that are available locally Human Resource Management – This track focuses on the process of changing an organization, its employees, its stakeholders, and groups of people within it, through processes of planned and unplanned learning, to achieve and maintain a competitive advantage for the organization.

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Human Services Management – Human services managers engage in activities including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, directing, and controlling an organization. The main tasks of professional social workers include: case management (linking clients with agencies and programs that can meet their psychosocial needs); medical social work; counseling (psychotherapy); human services management; social welfare policy analysis; community organizing; advocacy; teaching (in schools of social work); and social science research. Managers work in a variety of settings, including: nonprofit or public social service agencies; grassroots advocacy organizations; hospitals; hospices; community health agencies; schools, faith-based organizations; and even the military.

Leadership in Health Services Management – Medical and health services managers plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the delivery of healthcare. These professionals are either specialists in charge of a specific clinical department or generalists who manage an entire facility or system. The structure and financing of healthcare are changing rapidly. Future medical and health services managers must be prepared to deal with the integration of healthcare delivery systems, technological innovations, an increasingly complex regulatory environment, restructuring of work, and an increased focus on preventive care. They will be called on to improve efficiency in healthcare facilities and the quality of the care provided.

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Alumni

John Archer ’08 Management Business for Sustainability

Student

Carolyn Chilcote ’10 Environmental Studies; Business Management Not Business as Usual When it comes to combining business and agriculture, students discover it’s anything but business as usual Small-scale farmer John Archer ’08 and long-time businessperson Carolyn Chilcote’10 might not have had much more in common than an interest in sustainable business when they started at Prescott College.

By the time they graduate, they’ll have carved out their own educations – and their own niches in the world of business.

John entered the program with academic and professional experience in horticulture, botanical research, viticulture, and orchard- and small-fruit production. He wanted to learn more about entrepreneurial business operation, large-scale sustainable agriculture, and sustainable community development.

Carolyn had for many years “worked quite successfully in the business world, and was enrolled at another institution with the objective of a degree in Business Management,” she said. “I began to wish for more meaningful employment, but did not think I would be qualified for jobs in the environmental sector, which had been a specific area of interest for me.”

It wasn’t until she participated in a scientific expedition similar to the one she’s planning for her Demonstration of Competence that Carolyn realized her potential to “effect significant change by working in big business within their ‘green’ initiatives.

“When I spoke with representatives of Prescott College I began to be able to visualize how these two areas might successfully be combined,” she said.

For her Demonstration of Competence, Carolyn plans to go on a field expedition with Earthwatch International to Costa Rica. She’ll work with a field scientist and a team of volunteers to gather data on the correlation between the number of shade trees on different coffee farms and how they affect bird and insect life in the surrounding areas.

“The environmental benefits of this program have

great impact due to coffee being the world’s fifth mosttraded commodity.”

For his Demonstration of Competence, John worked as a production grower at a native plant nursery in Tucson, where he found that “businesses and nonprofits engaged in ‘green’ activities are not running their businesses with corporate social responsibility (CSR), triple bottom line, or even energy/resource efficiency in mind ... we’ve got a longer way to go and we need more assistance in the going than we might think.” John found that Prescott College supported him in creating a program which fed naturally into his profession.

“What surprised me most about the Business for

than parroting, had better be your top priority in the course of your education. Ask the tough questions, both of your community’s industry leaders as well as of yourself,” John asserts.

Carolyn’s post-graduation goal is to work with a company looking to expand its corporate social responsibility initiatives or improve sustainable practices.

“If you’re looking for an educational experience where your pail gets filled, Prescott College may not be the place for you,” she said. “But if you want to light your fire for knowledge and experience, it’s perfect.”

Sustainability degree I earned from Prescott College was how much it dealt with sustainability and the systems impacted by the assumptions of economic and public policy.

“Had I been at a conventional school, this sort of ‘curricula high jacking’ wouldn’t have occurred. My student-lead learning with Prescott College turned out to be truly liberal arts.”

Carolyn was also drawn to the flexibility of the program: “Having business management as a breadth has allowed me to add business courses ... that will enhance my ability to work in the environmental sector of business, without repeating study in areas that I’m already proficient in,” which would have been the case in the business program she was formerly enrolled in.

Since graduating, John has ramped up his own urban farming business, which implements multi-plot, sub-acre intensive farming practices. Being an entrepreneur means thinking on your feet and answering tough questions every day. “Developing critical thinking, rather 41

Sustainable Community Development Terrace farming in Bolivia.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Sustainable Community Development The Sustainable Community Development program supports students in manifesting their personal visions of ecologically and socially healthy communities. Graduates lead meaningful lives in diverse fields. They work as sustainability educators and program leaders in the nonprofit sector, as advisors in the private sector, in public lands agencies, and through international sustainable agriculture projects.

Employment and entrepreneurial opportunities continue to expand as the business sector turns “green” from the inside out. This creates demand for corporate community relations professionals and resource managers who can analyze and respond to the needs of ecosystems and human communities. Social service agencies may require sustainable community development visionaries to help them link regional organic farms with alternative shelter designers in order to serve the poor, the infirm, and the elderly in ways that preserve the health and dignity of humans and local ecosystems.

Above all, Sustainable Community Development program graduates work with communities of all kinds to identify genuine needs and engage participants in inclusive visionmaking, forecasting, decision-making, implementing, and appraising sustainable projects.

The Core Curriculum The Sustainable Community Development Program is designed to prepare students to plan and implement measures that build and strengthen communities. The program defines community as humans and all other resident life forms of local ecosystems.

Students study the physical environment of their community; the values, practices, and needs of those who reside there; and the influences of, and access points to, relevant government and private enterprises whose activities affect the well-being of the community.

Projects are designed to apply information gained in study in addressing real needs in the student’s community. Students may focus on rural or urban settings.

The Sustainable Community Development Program consists of four curriculum realms: the natural history of the region; appropriate technologies; social, spiritual and philosophical foundations of community; and communication, education and celebration in the community. The four realms inform the development of the student’s courses.

Natural History of the Region – Course themes include field-based studies of the proximate ecosystems, as well as patterns of past and current human habitation and use of the land. Courses may include field methods, botany, conservation biology, environmental chemistry, physical geography, disturbed-lands ecology, therapeutic use of the wilderness, and resource management.

Mentor Susan Horn Susan Horn, a sustainabilityfocused real estate developer from Walton County, Fla., works to build community while building communities – literally. That’s what led her to become a mentor for Prescott College’s Sustainable Community Development program.

“I love to share inspiration, ideas, community involvement, and creativity with people of similar interests, but it can be lonely, since I live in an area where there aren’t many of my ‘tribe’,” she explains.

“Prescott’s program offers a refreshing opportunity to feed my soul and perhaps pass on something useful to my students. And, I still have time for my ‘real job’!”

As a partner in Artisan Development Group, L.L.C., she works closely with her county planning department to develop sustainable building and landscaping codes to support the “New Urbanist “ principles of her company. She is a longtime writer and editor with a focus on green business, as well as planning and coordinating events, community outreach, and education that bring new ideas about green building and lifestyles to her community.

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Mentor Susan Moodie Person and politics. Nature and nurture. Science and spirituality.

Sustainable agriculturist and activist Susan Moodie, Ph.D., integrates a deep love of the natural world inspired by a youth in rural Australia with a remarkable range of tools across disciplines. She’s worked on four continents (and counting) to help individuals, communities, and nations develop better relationships with the natural world.

Susan worked to establish a groundswell of public projects healing the relationship between humans and the land in her native Australia.

These include Landcare, a national program to restore land and water; Landcare for Kids, a national elementary curriculum for the environment; urban forestry in Melbourne; laws mandating 100 percent tax refunds on environmental restoration and ensuring landowners manage public lands as equal partners with government; and expansion of national Arbor Day to Arbor Week.

Australia now has 4500 Landcare groups and nine other countries have adopted the approach.

Now in Tucson, Susan is combining Eastern and Western approaches to transforming conflict patterns. She’s integrating yoga, neurological feedback, post-traumatic stress release, self-inquiry, psychology, consciousness and physics, and nutritional methods that support internal integration. In response to requests from international organizations to help develop conflict transformation programs for Afghans and Iraqis, she is adapting these tools to local cultures.

Susan enjoys the challenge of helping others to fulfill their personal missions.

“To mentor another is to understand what is required to foster life … a rich, scarred, deep life capable of bringing forth personal truth and integrity, of holding fast through life’s storms,” she asserts.

“When we support another to find and do what is imperative for them, even the mundane plays an essential and noble part in their life.”

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transportation, waste-handling, aesthetics, recreation, entertainment, and other daily living activities can be carried out in a manner compatible with the needs of natural living systems. Courses may include sustainable shelter design, permaculture, naturalsystems agriculture, environmental economics, urban or rural planning, hydrology, and alternative-energy sources and systems.

Social, Spiritual, and Philosophical Foundations of Community – Courses addressing this realm explore the psychological connections among members of a community and its natural environment, the evolution of values and behaviors expressed in the community, and the influences of social and culture groups. Courses may include history of the community, human ecology, sociobiology, ethics, overview of land and water law, regional and national politics, ecopsychology, comparative beliefs, and consensus- and decision-making models.

Communication, Education, and Celebration in the Community – Courses covering this subject area investigate the means and mechanisms by which members of communities: identify and express challenges; engage in problem solving; learn interactively; assess the worthiness of community efforts; celebrate accomplishments; and preserve and pass on collective wisdom to future generations. Courses may include: small-group dynamics; community performance and fine arts; research design and application; documentation of community history; and the seasons and rituals of the community.

The following examples of student competences/majors completed within the past five years (sample curricula for listed majors can be found beginning on page 58 of this catalog). Other Student-Directed Majors can also be supported. Contact Admissions to find out if your ideal course of study is supported at Prescott College.

Community Development Intentional Community Development Sustainable Community Development Sustainable Community Redevelopment Community Development – This interdisciplinary course of study focuses on organizing groups to effect change. Subject areas include program development and management, asset mapping, advisory board development, and systems management – skills which allow one to serve ones’ community in a well-rounded manner.

Intentional Community Development – This curriculum focuses on three elements: systems aiding in the creation of the infrastructure of community; sustainability of the community’s land; and the exploration of the benefits of creative expression on members of the community.

Sustainable Community Development – The essence of this program allows students to create a sustainable community development framework that fits their own community needs and goals and is grounded firmly in the four realms.

Sustainable Community Redevelopment – This program explores means by which humans can bring balance to a world with finite physical resources even as current economic systems operate counter to the principle that sustainable economic systems are based on, and reflect, ecological principles.

SOCIETY’S LEADERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Alumni

Paper Makes Strong Bricks by Tim Hull It’s early morning in Tucson’s Dunbar Springs neighborhood, and the anarchists next door are still asleep. The sun is heating up the found-object metal artwork in the streets, and I’m standing by as Vincent Pawlowski ’08 mixes up a batch of Papercrete bricks.

The 50-something polymath, a retired biomedical engineer with a bushy beard and a full storehouse of creative energy, is up on a rickety platform in his backyard working a jury-rigged mixing drill through a barrel full of water, recycled paper products – junk mail, old Sierra Club calendars, even tossed-away books – and Portland cement. The brew looks and smells like paper maché but when it’s formed into bricks and dried in the sun it makes strong building blocks that Pawlowski hopes to use to build a little dream home on his corner lot.

He is also hoping to perfect a mix of this alternative building material – which has been around for years but is now drawing more interest – that doesn’t use commercialgrade cement, and to teach others how to mix and build with this cheap, energy-efficient, and resource-saving material to use the 20 percent of paper products that can’t be recycled.

Construction costs, he says, work out to about 10 to 30 cents a square foot of interior space, minus labor.

“My personal goal is to start setting up workshops to teach people how to make it,” he adds. “We need to know this.”

He tells me about how, when he was in college in the mid-70s and the last oil crisis was on, he started to get interested in solar power. But his dad died around his sophomore year, and he left school to help his family for a while. When he got back, in 1980, he says, “Reagan was in the White House, solar panels were off the roof, and my advisor said you might want to do something else.”

So he went into another field, but he always had the environmental itch. About three years ago he went back to school at Prescott College, and now he’s finishing up a degree in Sustainable Community Development.

“Papercrete seems to be a fairly large component of the solution,” he says.

Anyone with even a passing familiarity with the components of the average Sunbelt tract home will recognize the vast gulf between the way things are and the way they perhaps ought to be. Before the railroad made it possible for us to build Victorian mansions and stick-built tract homes here in the desert, this land was dotted with homes built of adobe. So it’s not surprising this most ancient of building blocks is the material most often likened to the various alternative methods.

But, whether you’re building Papercrete bungalows, lava-rock sandcastles, adobe huts, rammed earth mansions, or whatever other new-time alternative to the sticks, stucco, and air-conditioning-paradigm we’re currently stuck in, there’s a lesson in all this: things haven’t always been like this; there are better ways of building; and we can always look backward for what we need to move forward.

Alumni Combating Global Warming, One Campus at a Time Jessica Williams ’08 of Tucson was awarded a 2007 Campus Ecology Fellowship by the National Wildlife Federation to support work on college campuses confronting global warming.

Jessica used the Fellowship to focus on reducing carbon emissions by cutting down on the distance food travels before reaching the consumer. She worked to promote farmers’ markets on college campuses across the country and advocated for local food consumption amongst the college population.

“I am currently in the process of writing a Best Practices Protocol for starting a campus farmers’ market with Gale Welter, the coordinator of the farmers’ market through the University of Arizona in Tucson’s Campus Health Department,” Jessica said of her project. “We plan on distributing this protocol to campuses around the country who are interested.”

Tim Hull is a freelance writer in Tucson, Ariz. Reprinted and abridged courtesy of Tucson Green Magazine (www.tucsongreenzine.com) and with permission of the author.

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SOCIETY’S LEADERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Alumni

Erin Conlen ’07

Melissa Macdougall ’08

Sustainable Community Development

Sustainable Community Development

As a Community General Manager for a development company in Pennsylvania, Erin Conlen works with developers and builders to design sustainable, or “green,” structures.

“Protection of nature and habitat were always dear to my heart, which some would see as a conflict with my job [in construction]. Most people think you are on one side or the other; environmentalist or builder. I say, why not be in the middle?

“Through my studies I continually research ideas that will enhance what I bring to the table in construction, trying to offer acceptable solutions to both sides.

The impact I make may be a small one, but in the end, it benefits everyone around me.

“I’m often approached with a puzzling question; what is a woman doing in construction? I have found this is actually where I can make the largest contribution to the progress of sustainability.”

When Melissa Macdougall entered the College’s Sustainable Community Development program she was certain she’d spend the rest of her life living in the city.

She set out to explore “the connections between natural history and sustainability in an urban setting.” But when life took an unexpected turn, she found herself living with her new husband on his family’s 700-acre ranch, learning about sustainability as a rural food producer.

“For us, sustainability means providing for ourselves as much as possible, while respecting and enhancing the integrity of the land and embracing our ultimate interdependence with our neighbors, human and otherwise. As we try to reach a high degree of self-sufficiency, we also seek to raise awareness in the nearby community about the importance of local farms and ranches. Eventually we may pursue ranch-to-city marketing and an agricultural tourism venture.

“We have our work cut out for us, but we’re lucky to live here and to love what we do.”

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SOCIETY’S LEADERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Student

Susan Frank ’09 Management, Competence in Community Organizing for Sustainability

The title of her Senior Project, From Passionate Ideas to Purposeful Action: Creating Positive Change in Community by Accessing Emotion, sums up Susan Frank’s personal mission.

mentor search she connected with the Interdependent Project, an organization focused on networking intentional communities, nonprofits, businesses, education institutions, and people focused on sustainability.

The Project recently asked her to join their core team as the Executive Administrator of the Interdependent Project Community Sphere, a social networking platform for intentional communities.

“My coursework has a direct connection to the help I am giving them, and the work I am doing with them is connecting me with projects and communities that are influencing my coursework,” she said.

Susan has also become active “in her own backyard,” seeking out opportunities for sustainability in her own community.

“I became interested in my local community’s water issues through some research I did around rainwater harvesting in a course last term. My current coursework in group dynamics and conflict resolution has inspired me to create a proposal for how to bring the community into discussions to work through some of the issues in a productive and healthy manner.

“I haven’t felt challenged in a long time the way I am

But the most meaningful part of her educational journey at Prescott College has been learning about herself, “in the process of creating and carrying out learning objectives,” she says.

“I am finding where my limits are in some areas, while discovering where my talents and abilities are in others... my focus has shifted to be far more in line with my real passions, and it is affecting many aspects of my life far beyond the educational.”

Prescott College has helped Susan make valuable connections in her desired field of employment. In her

now, and that is a good thing! In this program you can be your own best friend or your own worst enemy. It depends on how disciplined you are and what expectations you have of yourself.

“My goals in returning to school were more than educational, and I feel I am very connected to and involved in what I am doing with my time on more than an intellectual level. When I have completed my degree I will have created much more than a learning experience.

I will have a network of contacts and potential for continued learning that is invaluable to me.”

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Teacher Preparation

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Education/Teacher Preparation Prescott College offers the Bachelor of Arts and Post-Bachelor of Arts, in five different subject areas for both the aspiring and experienced teacher.

Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Special Education Elementary Education Secondary Education Special Education: Learning Disabilities Serious Emotional Disabilities, Mental Retardation Teachers need to be dedicated, informed, and resourceful learners in order to provide a dynamic, learner-centered classroom for their students. Prescott College’s programs are designed for students who are seeking a teaching credential and emphasize current educational research and theory, as well as practical experience in the classroom.

The program includes coursework in theory and methods, field experiences (including a 12 week capstone practicum/student teaching experience), and a set of structured assessments distributed throughout the program. All course work, field experiences, and assessments are aligned with the Arizona Professional Teaching Standards (APTS), the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC), and the National Teacher Educational Technology Standards (NETS). Upon completion of the degree program, candidates apply for an Institutional Recommendation (IR) from Prescott College.

The basis of the program curriculum is an individualized learning model that revolves around an agreed-upon and consistent course syllabus accompanied by an individualized course contract. The course contract forms the foundation of the course and is developed as a cooperative document with the student, the Prescott College faculty advisor, and the on-site mentor teacher, and is based on the course curriculum, the student’s prior knowledge and skills, and their interests. The assessment of a student’s competence in the program is based on successful completion of the required coursework in the program of study, their performance in the student teaching placement, and their performance on the key assessment artifacts embedded in coursework throughout the program.

Students are expected to master educational principles and apply these in problem-solving situations within courses and in their student teaching internship. Student teachers have the opportunity to apply theory that they have learned in their mentored studies and through classroom observations. They are encouraged to employ experiential strategies to help their students develop the skills, knowledge, and tools needed for further learning.

All students complete their program of studies while remaining in their home communities by working with a mentor, an on-site professional/expert who works with the student to accomplish the learning objectives of the course.

For more in depth information about Prescott College’s Teacher Preparation programs contact Admissions for a copy of the Teacher Preparation Programs Catalog.

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ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Academic Resources Prescott College Library Prescott College provides access to library services and resources essential for attaining superior academic skills, regardless of where students and faculty are located. The Library supplements its collection of books, periodical subscriptions, and audio and videocassettes with electronic access to thousands of additional resources through online journal and newspaper databases.

Librarians work with students to develop competency in new and traditional research techniques. They offer instruction in using online resources, provide books and journal articles, and assist students in learning to use their local resources. They also provide instructional and informational handouts (many available online) to help navigate the Library and its resources. The Library encourages and supports independent learning, and assists users to become familiar with, and to critically evaluate, information resources in a variety of formats. For further information contact the Library at (928) 350-1300 or (877) 350-2100 ext. 1300. Web site: www.prescott.edu/library.Email: library@prescott.edu.

Journals and Articles The Library provides access to over 15,000 unique fulltext journals online (in databases such as EBSCOhost, JSTOR, and ProQuest), over 200 current print journals subscriptions, and can get nearly any article through Inter Library Loan within three to five business days (almost always free).

ProQuest Research Library This database includes over 2,300 full-text journals most of which are peer-reviewed. At ProQuest, you can search both the Dissertations and Theses database and the new Research Library database at the same time, or search each separately.

RefWorks This program is used to keep track of citations while doing research. It also students to enter citations as one writes, and it creates a bibliography in any desired citation format. It is free and available to all PC students, off campus and on.

Books Off-campus students can request any circulating book in the library’s catalog. The 30-plus libraries in Yavapai county library network permit Prescott College to send their books to off-campus students. The College covers the

cost to mail the books to students, who then cover the cost of mailing back to the library. This increases the College’s available collection to over a million books.

Writing Center Students may access, read, and print handouts and webbased materials that help them think through writing and learning issues they are facing in a current project through the Writing Center. The handouts and links span the writing process from planning a paper to revising and editing.

Sample student papers are available to demonstrate how other students approached various assignments. Students may also consult online in a variety of formats with experienced writing coaches.

Student Life Career Services at Prescott College provides counseling services to assist students with career development. A dynamic program of assessment, education, and personalized career counseling is offered to promote awareness of options and choices in the present and the future. Services include: individual career counseling; résumé, cover letter, and portfolio development; interviewing techniques; job search strategies; local, regional, national and international employment listings; and access to local and national volunteer and service-based learning opportunities through the Prescott College Ripple Project.

Health Insurance Prescott College offers an optional student Accident & Sickness Insurance. A copy of the insurance plan is available at www.prescott.edu/student_services.

Housing Services Student Services maintains an updated list of rentals throughout the tri-city area. This list is available under Housing on the Student Life page of the Prescott College web site. Look under the section for short-term, temporary options. The Student Services Housing Coordinator is available for all student housing questions.

Services for Students with Disabilities The Academic Counselor/Learning Specialist works with students with learning-related differences and disabilities. Any requests for academic accommodations must be supported by appropriate documentation. For further information contact Student Services at (928) 350-1005 or (877) 350-2100, ext. 1005.

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Faculty

Jeanine Canty Liberal Arts and Education Core Faculty, Prescott Ph.D., California Institute of Integral Studies, Transformative Learning and Change, 2007; M.A., Prescott College, Cultural Ecopsychology, 2000; B.A., Colgate University, International Relations, 1992

Education, awareness, and transformation are revered processes for Jeanine. She believes that teachers have immense power for creating change through awakening critical thinking skills in their students. Her favorite courses to teach are Ecopsychology and Educating for the Future: Environmental and Cultural Issues. Her areas of passion include ecopsychology, conscious transformative learning, environmental and social justice, and cultural studies. She is very interested in the process individuals go through to reach heightened awareness of environmental and social justice. Jeanine is involved with multiple social justice and consciousness-based organizations. Much of her understanding has come through her experience as an African-American woman living in privileged communities.

Ellen Greenblum Education Core Faculty, Prescott M.Ed., Education, Antioch College, 1981; B.F.A., Massachusetts College of Art, 1979

Ellen has an eclectic history of working in the fields of education and art, including work in alternative schools and experimental programs for at-risk populations. She has been involved with Prescott College for more than eight years, teaching in the Adult Degree, Resident Degree, and Master of Arts Programs.

Deborah Heiberger Coordinator of Educational Assessment, Interim Director, Prescott College Tucson Center Ed.D., Educational Administration Supervision, University of Maryland, 1986; M.S., Educational Administration/Supervision, University of Maryland, 1975; B.S., Elementary Education, Towson University, 1971

Deborah completed a 31-year K-12 public school career in Maryland as teacher, assistant principal, principal, supervisor, executive director, and assistant superintendent in January 2001. In 1995, she began working as an adjunct faculty member with several Maryland colleges, including McDaniel College and Towson University, teaching a range of graduate and undergraduate education courses, specializing in curriculum theory and standards-based curriculum design, performance-based assessment, and advanced instructional methodology. Deborah relocated to Tucson where she worked with teacher candidates and as an adjunct faculty instructor for the University of Arizona. Her long-time interests in education include Constructivism as a theory of learning, standards-based program reform, leadership, organizational theory, and school-based administration. Deborah is currently providing leadership to Prescott College’s teacher education reaccreditation process with the Arizona Department of Education as Coordinator of Educational Assessment.

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Janice Kempster Liberal Arts Associate Faculty and Coordinator of Online Academic Development, Prescott Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership, Colorado State University, 2008; M.A., English, Northern Arizona University, 1997; B.S., English, Lewis Clark State College, 1993

In her teaching, Jan focuses on creating access and opportunity for learners. Her focus includes creating accessible courses in live and online environments, and utilizing technology in ways that enhance learning. She applies her 10 years of higher education teaching and technology experiences to assist Prescott College students and faculty with their learning needs. Jan’s doctoral dissertation at Colorado State University explores how the organizational cultures of higher education institutions have an impact on women’s abilities to negotiate those cultures and advance within them. Jan was a river guide in the Grand Canyon and in Idaho for 12 years. She has a great appreciation and love for the rivers of the West. She is also a novice horsewoman and longtime lover of dogs.

Rich Lewis Interim Library Director, Prescott M.A., Library and Information Science, University of Arizona, 2003; B.A., English, University of Washington, 1988

Rich originally comes from the Pacific Northwest, but he has lived in Prescott for over 11 years. His varied background has given him experience installing alternative energy systems, teaching computer networking, studying abroad in both Nepal and France, welding in Alaska, and being a rock climber (a career that ended with an abrupt run-in with terra firma). Currently, besides being immersed in all things library, he is actively involved with the Prescott College Ultimate Frisbee team.

“We are living in a tremendous time. Information is hovering all around us, waiting for us to turn it into knowledge. I truly want to enable students to be able to find the information they seek.”

Vance Luke Education Core Faculty, Tucson Ph.D., Secondary Education, University of Arizona, 1988; Ed.S., Educational Media, University of Arizona, 1985; M.Ed., Educational Administration, University of Arizona, 1979; M.Ed., Elementary Education, University of Arizona, 1973; B.F.A., Art Education, University of Arizona, 1970

Vance taught in the Arizona Public Schools for over thirty years, both as an elementary and secondary school teacher and as a project specialist in magnet schools. During his last ten years in public schools he also served as a Prescott College mentor and graduate advisor. Vance enjoys working with students in the areas of instructional design and implementation and the visual arts. He is presently illustrating a children’s book he wrote when he was teaching.

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Nancy Mattina Director of ADP, Liberal Arts Faculty and Coordinator of the Prescott College Writing and Learning Center, Prescott Ph.D., Linguistics, Simon Fraser University, 1996; M.I.S., Native American Linguistics, University of Montana, 1987; B.A., English, Allegheny College, 1978

Nancy brings the perspective of working scientists, scholars, and administrators to the teaching of expository writing. Despite an early interest in fiction and literary criticism, she has spent most of her career working to revitalize the Native American languages of the Northwest Plateau area.

Her field studies on Nxa7amxcin (Moses-Columbia Salish) have led to language curricula, journal articles, and a forthcoming bilingual dictionary.

In the area of English language and rhetoric, Nancy believes that the desire for clear, cogent, and accurate written expression is shared across all disciplines. Her goal in writing center work is to reveal to every willing student the strategies and tactics that professionals use to achieve insight and credibility through their writing.

Beth Scott Education Faculty Ed.D, Educational Leadership, Higher Education, University of Rochester, 2007; C.A.S., Educational Administration, State University of NY at Brockport, 2000; M.A., Linguistics, University of Rochester, 1975; B.A., Secondary Education, French/Spanish, State University of NY at Buffalo, 1972

Prior to joining the faculty at Prescott College Tucson Center, Beth worked in higher education for over nine years at the SUNY Geneseo Ella Cline Shear School of Education and the University of Rochester Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development, coordinating all field placements for student teachers. She was a public school teacher for 17 years, with 12 of those years in the Rochester City School District. She holds teaching certifications in French and Spanish for grades N–12 and a Certificate of Advanced Study as a school district administrator in New York State.

Terril L. Shorb Liberal Arts Core Faculty, Prescott Ph.D., Sustainability Education, Prescott College, 2009; M.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Sonoma State University, 1992; Journalism Certificate, Sonoma State University, 1990; B.A., Communication Studies, Sonoma State University, 1990

Terril is the founder and coordinator of Prescott College’s Sustainable Community Development Program. He is a widely published photojournalist and with his wife, Yvette A. Schnoeker-Shorb, is the publisher of Native West Press, which has now issued four natural history books. Terril recently completed his doctoral studies in Sustainability Education at Prescott College.

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Gary Stogsdill Liberal Arts/Education Associate Faculty, Prescott M.A., Community College Education, Northern Arizona University, 1990; B.A., Elementary Education, Prescott College, 1986

Gary has a long relationship with Prescott College, first as a student in the low-residency B.A. Program in the mid-1980s, then as faculty for the Resident Degree Program from 1990 to 2003, and since 2004 as faculty. His interests include education, spirituality, energy healing, and creative mathematics. He designed and mentors the course, Mathematical Explorations, to give students a more holistic and anxiety-free option for meeting the math proficiency requirement at Prescott College.

Susan Yeich Liberal Arts Core Faculty, Tucson Ph.D., Community Psychology, Michigan State University, 1992; M.A., Community Psychology, Michigan State University, 1988; B.S., Psychology, Virginia Tech University, 1985

Susan brings an extensive background in counseling, human services, and community organizing to her work at Prescott College. One of her most significant experiences involved implementing a grassroots-organizing project with the homeless which she completed as part of her dissertation. She based her 1994 book, The Politics of Ending Homelessness (University Press of America), on the experience. Susan is grateful to be a part of an academic community that shares her commitments to social justice, multiculturalism, and environmental awareness.

Vicky Young Education and Liberal Arts Core Faculty and Coordinator for CIBTE and Native American Students, Prescott Ph.D., Human Development, Fielding Graduate University, 2007; M.A., Human and Organizational Systems, Fielding Graduate University, 2004; M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University, 2001; M.Ed., Counseling with an emphasis in Human Relations, Northern Arizona University, 1999; B.A., Human Services, Prescott College, 1995

Vicky has lived in the Philippines, Iceland, and the richly diverse communities of Philadelphia, Key West, San Ysidro, and San Diego. Vicky provides administrative support for Native American students in the Center for Indian Bilingual Teacher Education (CIBTE). She serves on the Navajo Nation Teacher Education Consortium. Vicky received her doctorate through Fielding Graduate University, where her research focused on human development. She believes the mission of education is to promote understanding and respect so as to educate students who will enhance our environment and diverse world community.

As a social change advocate, Vicky supports activities that improve people’s lives. In this capacity, on April 28, 2004, she became a living kidney donor.

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Curriculum Graduation Requirements

Math Proficiency Requirement

Earning a Bachelor of Arts degree at Prescott College isn’t about passing a final exam after each course. Our focus on experiential learning through independent, cohort and mentored study provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their newly-learned skills in a more active fashion. However, there is a well-defined path to graduation. Students must: • Be enrolled for a minimum of one year • Complete a minimum of eight upper-division courses at Prescott College • Complete no fewer than 10 upper-division courses overall*

Students must demonstrate college-level mathematics skills by passing a brief written examination or completing a collegelevel math course (college algebra or higher), as approved by the assigned Core Faculty member. The course may be completed as a mentored study through Prescott College or at another institution.

*Students transferring no upper-division courses may need to complete all 10 upper division courses at Prescott College.

Additional Requirements: • Attend New Student Orientation, completing the residency requirement • Complete the Explorations in Interdisciplinary Study course in the first semester • Complete the Liberal Arts Seminar course after the first semester • Complete a minimum of 32 courses and a minimum of 120 credits • Complete a minimum of 16 courses in the competence/major (eight courses must be upper division) • Complete a minimum of eight courses in each of two required breadths/minors (one breadth must be in the liberal arts) • Demonstrate college-level skills in math by passing a written examination or completing a college-level math class approved by the core faculty member.

• Demonstrate college-level skills in writing by submitting a research paper that meets the Required Research Paper criteria and writing an essay in a proctored setting.

• Complete an eight-credit Senior Project in the form of an internship or other experiential project • Submit a Graduation Portfolio

Curriculum for all Liberal Arts Programs (non teacher preparation) Competence/Major Minimum 16 courses, including eight upper division; Explorations in Interdisciplinary Study course plus Demonstration of Competence.

Liberal Arts Breadth Minimum eight courses; including a minimum of two courses each in: Social Sciences, Humanities, Math/Science, and Communications/Writing.

Breadth/Minor Minimum eight courses

Writing Proficiency Requirement Students must demonstrate college-level writing skills by submitting a research paper from one of their courses and writing an essay in a proctored setting. At the beginning of the program, students are asked to evaluate their own skills and, if necessary, work with a tutor or take a writing course early in their enrollment.

The Graduation Portfolio To apply for graduation, students must document competence in their field through the creation presentation of a Graduation Portfolio. In this portfolio, students compile and synthesize their learning. Portfolios are reviewed and approved by a Graduation Committee composed of faculty members. Preparation of the portfolio is an ongoing process throughout in each student’s program, but it must be submitted to the faculty and Registrar six months before scheduled graduation. The Graduation Portfolio must contain each of the elements prescribed in the Graduation Requirements Handbook as well as any materials the student wishes to include to demonstrate her or his competence in the field.

Once the portfolio is accepted, the student is approved for graduation, providing all other requirements have been satisfied.

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Curriculum Examples The following examples are representative of many of the academic programs commonly pursued in Prescott College’s low-residence BA Completion Program. They provide a good overall impression of how students in this program approach their particular areas of study. Since students’ programs are all highly individual these examples should be viewed as examples only not officially prescribed curricula.

Adventure Education Competence in Outdoor Education Prescott College Coursework Intro to Tracking/Mammal Studies Intro to Nature Awareness/Mentoring Therapeutic Use of Wilderness The Anasazi Way: Trail Philosophy Advanced Wilderness Therapy Indigenous Education Techniques Nature Awareness II Primitive Skills Intensive Outdoor Curriculum Development: High School Land Restoration and Ecological Education Outdoor Education Internship Native Nutrition Outreach Weston Price and Outdoor Education Primitive Skills II Transferred Courses Stars, Galaxies, Universe Nutrition

Breadth I: Southwest Sustainability and Cultural Studies Prescott College Coursework Sustainable Education Low Sonoran Desert Permaculture Transferred Courses Contemporary Native Americans of the Southwest Tohono O’odham History Meditation Artifact Identification: Tucson Basin Wellness through Generations Fiction Writing Yoga Food History

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Transferred Courses Stars, Galaxies, Universe Tohono O’odham History Contemporary Native Americans of the Southwest Ferrous Metal Smith/Tool/Knife Beginning Poetry College Algebra Freshman Composition I Freshman Composition II

Competence in Experiential Education with Adventure Education Focus Prescott College Coursework Foundations of Education Learning Theories Program Administration Therapeutic Use of Wilderness

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Curriculum Design Cross Cultural Communication Experiential Education Methods Critical Issues and Applications: Experiential Education Transferred Courses Top Rope Rock Climbing Outdoor Education Philosophy and Methods Outdoor Leadership Emergency Medical Care: Principles and Practices Emergency Medical Care: Lab Wilderness Emergency Medical Care Leadership Technical Group Wilderness Skills Practicum

Breadth I: Ecopsychology Prescott College Coursework Ecopsychology Therapeutic Use of Wilderness Applied Ecopsychology Healing Across Cultures Ecology Transferred Courses Introduction to Psychology Environmental Ethics General Biology I English Composition II – Nature Writing

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Ecology Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Peoples and Cultures of the World Introduction to Psychology Modern Drama Arts and Ideas Introduction to Philosophy Topics in Biology Introduction to Creative Nonfiction

Competence in Recreation Management Prescott College Coursework Recreation and Leisure Development Programming in a Leisure Service Environment A Theoretical and Technical Approach to Recreation Programming Transferred Courses Human Relations in Business and Industry Introduction to Business Introduction to Education Weight Training Chorale College Singers Private Instruction: Voice

Life Experience Portfolio Business Operational Management Human Resource Management Business Communication Economics Risk Management Negotiating/Mediating Practicum: Completed through the life experience documentation process.

Breadth I: Communications Transferred Courses Intermediate Spanish II Writing I Writing II Developmental Reading I LEP for Spanish Acting and Drama

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Adult Liberal Learning Human Biology: Skeletal College Algebra Earth Science: Environmental Interrelationships Transferred Courses Writing I Writing II Chorale Piano Class I Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Environmental Studies Competence in Agroecology Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar Hydrology Global Development and Energy Issues Critical Issues and Applications in Agroecology Soil Science and Plant Biology I Soil Science and Plant Biology II Introduction to Quantitative Genetics Genetics and Evolution Introduction to Soil Microbiology Plant Breeding Nutrition and Agroecology Agroecology and Education Agriculture Policy The Seed Ambassador Project: Organic Seed Research In Europe.

Life Experience Portfolio An Advanced Look at Organic farming: Environmental An Advanced Look at Organic farming: Social Garden Education Agroecology and Food Security

Breadth I: Science Prescott College Coursework Hydrology Introduction to Soil Microbiology Applied Web Design Geologic Evolution of the Southwest Transferred Courses Chemistry Calculus Newtonian Physics Genetics and Evolution

Breadth II: Cultural Studies Transferred Courses Introduction to Hinduism Introduction to Political Philosophy Poetry, Politics and Philosophy Arabic I Arabic II Arabic III Life Experience Conversion Portfolio Advanced Arabic: Language and Culture Studies in Morocco Advanced Spanish Studies in Mexico

Competence in Conservation Biology Transferred Courses Field Biology Field Biology II Super Study Wildlife and Fish Habitat and Food

Competence in Environmental Biology Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Applications in Environmental Biology Restoration Ecology Ecopsychology Complementary Medicine and the Dynamics of Social Change Environmental Organic Chemistry II with Lab Soil and Environmental Physics with Lab Transferred Courses Principles of Biology with Lab General Microbiology with Lab Intro to Biology II with Lab Intro to General Chemistry with Lab College Chemistry I with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab Environmental Organic Chemistry II with Lab General Physics with Lab Soil and Environmental Physics II with Lab Elementary Statistics Biomedical Sciences Senior Seminar Directed Studies Biology College Chemistry II with Lab

Breadth I: Native American Studies Prescott College Coursework Native American Heath and Nutrition Ecological Perspectives in Native American Traditions

Life Experience Portfolio Portfolio Course Conservation Biology Overview Data Analysis Invertebrate Ecology Avian Ecology Herpetology Metapopulations Population Estimation and Monitoring Conservation and Policy

Transferred Courses American Indians in Montana Intro to Native American Studies Religion and Society US History I US History II General Psychology

Breadth I: Ecology

Transferred Courses Western Civilization I Western Civilization II American Literature II English Literature I Understanding Photography Intermediate College Algebra Pre-calculus Algebra Analytical Geometry & Calculus I English Composition I Beginning German

Prescott College Coursework Ecological Economies Transferred Courses Insect Control General Ecology SEM and Project BIO Habitat and Food Human Geography Interpretation/Outdoor Education Tech Writing

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Creative Writing Ecological Economies Linear Algebra Media Studies Comparative Photography Adult Liberal Arts Adult Liberal Learning Transferred Courses Technical Writing Human Geography Physics I Physics II Interpretation/Outdoor Education

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar

Competence in Environmental Education Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Applications of Environmental Education Cultural Resource Management Outdoor Recreation Management Field Research Methodology Fire Ecology Plant Ecology Great Basin Geology Natural History of Nevada’s Lake Tahoe Avian Adaptations in Desert Ecology Anatomy of a Riparian Area in the

Southwest Fundamentals of Environmental Stewardship New Deal Politics and the American Southwest Intercultural Communication Interpretive Planning Transferred Courses Elements of Teaching Introduction to Sociology Transitional Math Reading and Composition

Breadth I: Interpretation Prescott College Coursework Fundamentals of Interpretation Interpretive Techniques and Applications Cognitive Learning and Development Environmental Interpretation Application of Interpretive Design Interpreting through Media Nature Writing Teaching Nature to Elementary Children Interpretive Leadership

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Great Basin Biology Cultural Resource Management Intercultural Communication Communicating the Spirit: The Oral Tradition of Native America Southwest Paleoart Appreciation: Petroglyphs Social Perspectives of Our Natural Resources Historical Research and Interpretation for Public Audiences Mathematical Explorations Introduction to the Spanish Language Liberal Arts Seminar

Competence in Environmental Science Prescott College Coursework Soil Classification Practical Environmental Chemistry Biological Field Mathematics Environmental Certifications Environmental Resource Regulations Environmental Restoration Technology Environmental Sampling and Analysis Critical Issues and Applications: Environmental Transferred Courses General Biology Fundamentals of Ecology Fundamental Organic Chemistry Lab Vertebrate Zoology Zoo Biology Modes of Biological Thought Principles of Toxicology Marine Ecology Ecology and Planning for Restoration Environmental Planning Practicum Environmental Impact Statements Introduction to Fire Suppression

Breadth I: Communication Prescott College Coursework Teaching Tsalagi (Cherokee) Language

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Transferred Courses Freshman English First-Year Composition Persuasive Writing on Public Issues Spanish International Professions Elementary Spanish Beginning Spanish Conversation Technical Writing Technical and Scientific Reports

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Tsalagi Culture and History Liberal Arts Seminar Biological Field Mathematics Transferred Courses Buried Cities and Lost Tribes American Indians from the 1960s Introductions to Criminal Justice Drawing I Intermediate Algebra General Biology Fundamentals of Ecology Freshman English First-Year Composition

Competence in Environmental Studies Prescott College Coursework Introduction to Environmental Studies Critical Issues and Applications in Environmental Studies Introduction to Environmental Geology Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Ecopsychology Environmental Health Introductory Biology Global Ecology Intro to Environmental Anthropology Environmental Law and Policy Global Environmental Issues: Challenges of an Urbanizing World Wilderness Management Natural History Interpretation Communication for Environmental Leaders Transferred Courses Field Research Project Special Project: Animal Behavior

Breadth I: Social Science Prescott College Coursework Environmental Anthropology Transferred Courses Introduction to Latin American History Introduction to Archaeology Passages: Life Cycles Civilization Seminar Elementary Afrikaans Research Methods Field Research Project

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Introductory Biology Liberal Arts Seminar College Algebra Transferred Courses Intro to Art History Philosophy of Human Nature

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Faith & Critical Reason English Comp/Rhetoric Close Read & Critical Writing French for Reading I Intro to Cultural Anthropology CLEP test: Introductory Sociology

Competence in Marine Conservation Biology Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Applications in Conservation Biology Applied Scientific Mathematics Coastal Zone Management International Coastal Restoration Environmental Economics & Ethics Biology of Marine Mammals Marine Science Interpretation Multicultural Environmental Education Scientific Research Diving Coastal Zone Management Internship, San Diego Oceans Foundation

Marine Conservation I: Global Marine Issues Marine Conservation II: Gulf of California Case Studies Marine Conservation III: Applied Conservation Research Organic Evolution Internship with Marine Animal Rescue Transferred Courses Advanced Placement Chemistry Organic Chemistry AP Calculus Calculus/Analytical Geometry II General Anthropology Exploring Religions Biology

Breadth I: Cultural & Regional Studies Prescott College Coursework Revolution: Latin American Experience The “F� Word: Feminism, Women, and Social Change Law and Social Change

Transferred Courses Marine Mammal Management Coastal Ecology: Implications for Management Water: Cross-Cultural, Scientific and Spiritual Perspectives Biology of Sharks and Rays

Transferred Courses General Anthropology Beginning Japanese Social Studies: Vietnam Myths and Legacies Spanish I

Breadth I: Management

Prescott College Coursework Foundations of Education Special Topics: Educating for Peace Learning Theories Multicultural Education

Transferred Courses Human Relations in Business Business Law Principles of Accounting Intro Business Organization Small Business Management Business Mathematics Business Communications Business Management Intro Computer Science

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Applied Scientific Methods Environmental Economics & Ethics Liberal Arts Seminar Critical Issues & Application in Conservation Biology Underwater Photography and Videography Transferred Courses Principles of Microeconomics Contemporary Problems in Personal and Community Health Human Communication Conversational Spanish Business Mathematics

Competence in Marine Ecology Prescott College Coursework Marine Biology I: Diversity of Marine Life Marine Biology II: Marine Ecology Marine Biology III: Field Methods for Marine Ecology Concepts of Ecology Introduction to Ornithology Food Preservation and Seed Conservation Law and Social Change Intro to Human Ecology

Breadth II: Education

Transferred Courses Introduction to Exceptional Learners Curriculum Design

Competence in Mountain Ecology Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Applications: Environmental Studies Ethnobotany Mountain Winter Ecology Life at the Top of the World: Alpine Ecology Involving People in Science Humans in Mountain Environments Internship at the Foothill Learning Center in Boise, Idaho Transferred Courses General Ecology Outdoor Biology Man and Environment Introduction to Conservation Biology Ecosystem Approach to Conservation General Geology Sampling Design for Field Studies Applied Fluvial Geomorphology Ecology of Animal Populations Taxonomy of Vascular Plants Geography Plant Ecology Geology of National Parks Principles of Soil Science

Breadth I: Science

Breadth I: Natural History

Transferred Courses Principals of Biology 1A and 1B General Chemistry General Biology 10A Exobiology Meteorology Animal Behavior Mammalogy Ornithology Insect Ecology Endangered Species Recovery Planning Organic Chemistry Historical Geology Biostatistics Southern California Vegetation

Prescott College Coursework Paleontology

Breadth II: Liberal Arts

Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar

Prescott College Coursework Natural History Appreciation and Interpretation Human and Natural Histories of the Sierra Nevada Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Government of United States Cultural Anthropology Introduction to Geology Introduction to Ethics History of the United States Intermediate Algebra Statistics Effective Written Communications Approaches to Writing Principles of Good English Death and Dying

Competence in Wildlife Biology Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Applications: Environmental Philosophy Herpetology Biology of Plants Conservation Biology Animal Behavior Geography of Natural Resource Use in Latin America Aquatic Ecology Explorations in Pacific Northwest Natural History Paleontology Transferred Courses General Biology I General Biology II Microbiology Biology of Birds Biology of Fishes Biology of Mammals Genetics Wildlife Disease Field Biology I Field Biology II Environmental Science Environmental Geology Ecology of Neotropical Bats Systematics of Birds Organic Chemistry Bioproducts

Transferred Courses State Land Use and Resource Issues in the West Cultural Anthropology Southwest Archaeology Indians of the Southwest Physical Geology Historical Geology Field Geology Cacti of the Southwest Peoples of the World: Africa Environmental Geology

Breadth II: Liberal Arts

Transferred Courses Introduction to Psychology Western Civilization II Introduction to Humanities Ethics Intermediate Algebra English Composition I English Composition II Elementary French I College Algebra

Competence in Wildlife Management Prescott College Coursework Avian Ecology and Management Ethics Habitat Management Biological Principles Animal Biology Natural Resource Management in State Parks Natural Resource Interpretation Wildlife Damage Management Wildlife Management Ethics Earth Science GPS and Remote Sensing Natural History of Indigenous People Human Ecology Predator Management and Solutions Transferred Courses Current Topics in Wildlife Management Special Topics in Biology

Breadth I: Ornithology Prescott College Coursework Introduction to Ornithology Introduction to Computer Models Field Monitoring Techniques for Avian Research Avian Diseases Ecology of Coastal Shore Birds Life History and Ecology of the California Least Tern Avian Ecology and Management Ethics Animal Biology Natural Resource Management in State Parks

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Adult Liberal Learning Liberal Arts Seminar

Art of Ornithology Effects of Computerization in Society Mass Media and Society Transferred Courses Review of Essentials Reading and Composition Physics and Chemistry Industrial Math Art

Humanities Competence in Expressive Arts Prescott College Coursework Embodiment Music: Instrumentation and Technique Understanding Psyche and Spirit through the Body Critical Issues and Application: Expressive Arts Continuum Movement Drum and Dance in the African Diaspora Hatha Yoga Illumination through Expressive Arts Advanced Yoga Apprenticeship Ceramics and Glass Art Healing with Art and Nature Rites of Passage through Expressive Arts World Song The Awakening Souls Retreat Transferred Courses Theory and Practice of Painting Applied Movement: Pilates Strings: Guitar/Classical Mideast/Balkan Workshop

Breadth I: Multicultural Spirituality Prescott College Coursework Cross-Cultural Study of the Divine Feminine Rites of Passage through Expressive Arts Humanitarian Service in India Conversational Spanish Teaching for Self-Mastery Spiritual Youth Development Primitive Skills Transferred Courses First-Year Seminar

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Culture and Spiritual Tradition of India Anatomy and Physiology Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Social Science Humanities Creative Expression Physics English Composition

Competence in Film Studies Prescott College Coursework Contemporary Women in Film Film Genres: Comedy and Musical American Films of the 1960s and 70s The French New Wave Intercultural Communication in Documentary Film Environment and Society in Film

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Special Projects: Contemporary Film Criticism Film Noir and Neo-Noir Critical Issues and Application: Film Analysis Transferred Courses Introduction to Film Foreign Film: Classics Women and Films Contemporary Cinema Literature and Film Screenwriting I

Breadth I: Communications Transferred Courses Freshman English I Freshman English II Beginning Spanish I Beginning Spanish II Fundamentals of Speech Beginning Spanish III Principles of Interpersonal Communication Magazine Workshop Literature and Film

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar Mathematical Explorations Transferred Courses Introduction to Sociology General Psychology I General Psychology II History of Civilization Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Logic Solar System Introduction to Geology – Lecture Introduction to Geology – Lab Freshman English I Freshman English II

Competence in Fine Art Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Application: Fine Art Textile Design Using Adobe Photoshop Weaving II Ceremonial and Religious Use of Textiles Handmade Books Handmade Paper Using Vegetable Waste The Garment as Art Advanced Techniques in Surface Design Color on Fiber: Environmental Aspects Silk Painting Transferred Courses Batik Innovative Papermaking Weaving I Life Experience Portfolio Fabric Dying Teaching ArtHandmade Paper and Papier Maché

Breadth I: Social Sciences Transferred Courses Intro to Psychology Sociology World Civilization I Intro to Cultural Anthropology World Civilization II

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Psychology of Adjustment Modern Society II Child Development Human Relations in Business

Writing Workshop Transferred Courses Writing and Literature I

Breadth II: Liberal Arts

Competence in Humanities

Prescott College Coursework Mathematical Explorations Liberal Arts Seminar

Prescott College Coursework Comparative Religion Ethics the Law and Environment Globalization “Brief Insight” Great Literature Juvenile Justice Policy Legal Issues with Children The Psalms Topics in Humanities

Transferred Courses Introduction to Psychology Sociology World Civilization I Intro to Philosophy Humanities Western World Intro to Physical Geography Technical Math Composition I College Composition II Beginning Italian

Competence in Tibetan Buddhist Studies Prescott College Coursework Holistic Health and Wellness Photo Exploration, Basic I Critical Issues and Applications: Humanities with an Emphasis in Tibetan Studies Tibetan Translation Tibetan Scripts Dharma Tibetan I Liberal Arts Seminar: The Pursuit of Wisdom Colloquial Tibetan Buddhist Studies Dharma Tibetan II Poetry, Spirituality, and Nature Tibetan Buddhism Saints and Mystics Transferred Courses Introduction to Philosophy

Breadth I: Visual Arts Prescott College Coursework Design Workshop: Glassblowing Design Workshop: Designing and Printing on Textiles Independent Study: Glassblowing Practicum Painting Workshop: Painting the Human Form Transferred Courses Creative Sources Drawing 2D Design 3D Design Freshman: Glass and Sculpture Freshman: Jewelry/Metals Ceramics

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Wilderness Orientation Introduction to a New Psychology Counseling Theories Painting from the Source Art Survey: Ancient World through the Renaissance Geologic Explorations of the Southwest Sea Kayaking and Marine Landscapes

Transferred Courses Understanding Art Crisis Intervention Strategies Western Civilization II History of the US II The Holocaust Modern Literature Intro to Logic Ethics in Logic

Breadth I: Legal Studies Transferred Courses Intro to Legal Studies Civil Litigation I Legal Research Legal Ethics Civil and Criminal Evidence Civil Litigation II Tort Law Procedures Will, Trusts, and Estates Legal Writing Computer Legal Research Real Estate Law Paralegal Internship

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Applied Liberal Learning Liberal Arts Seminar Water Policy and Management Intermediate Algebra Transferred Courses Computer Fundamentals Public Speaking English Composition Writing I Writing II Financial Accounting Business Law I Business Law II Intro to Microeconomics History of the US II Intro to Logic National and State Constitution

Competence in Language and Cultural Studies Prescott College Coursework Culture and Religion of Latin America 20th Century Art and Literature of Mexico Cultural Ecopsychology Multicultural Children’s Literature Linguistics Critical Issues and Applications: Language and Cultural Studies Native American Culture

Intercultural Communications Transferred Courses Sign Language Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology Sign Language Elementary German German Advanced German History of the Far East Elementary Spanish World Cultures

Breadth I: Math/Science Transferred Courses Introduction to Physics Astronomy and Geology Intermediate Algebra College Algebra Environmental Science Physical Geology Geology of California Introductory Chemistry

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Art Appreciation History of the US Government of the US Intermediate Algebra Principles of Economics College Algebra Intro to Short Stories Elementary Piano Public Address

Competence in Literature Prescott College Coursework American Novel 20th Century Female Literature 20th Century Shakespearean Drama I American Literature to Civil War American Romanticism Shakespeare II Romance Literature The British Novel French Literature (in translation) English Literature, Victorian Era to Present Classical Backgrounds of English Literature Criticism: Nature and Literature Echoes in the Past British Poetry World Literature Semantics Transferred Courses Literature of Science Fiction Survey of English Literature American Literature

Breadth I: Communications Transferred Courses Freshman English Intro to Mass Communications News writing Fundamentals of Radio and TV Broadcast Advertising TV Operations

Radio Programming Broadcast Station Management

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar Adult Liberal Learning Transferred Courses Social and Cultural Anthropology General Psychology Developmental Psychology General Biology for Non-Majors Intermediate Algebra History of Western Civilization Literature of Science Fiction Freshman English Intro to Mass Communication

Competence in Mathematics Prescott College Coursework Algebra I Algebra II Real Analysis I Real Analysis II Topology I Topology II Critical Issues and Applications: Mathematics Transferred Courses Modern Analysis I Introduction to Topology I Calculus of One Variable Calculus and Linear Algebra Calculus of Several Variables Foundations of Analysis Engineering Mathematics Math Seminar Calculus and Analytical Geometry

Breadth I: Physics Prescott College Coursework Probability and Potential Theory I Probability and Potential Theory II Functional Analysis I Functional Analysis II Transferred Courses Thermal and Electron Phenomenon Electron Physics Lab Technical Physics Engineering Mathematics

Breadth II: Philosophy Prescott College Coursework Semantics Philosophy Set Theory I Set Theory II Mathematical Logic I Mathematical Logic II Probability and Potential Theory I Probability and Potential Theory II Additional Liberal Arts Courses Psychology Sociology Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses World Military Systems General Chemistry English Composition

Competence in Music Philosophy and Pedagogy Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Applications in Music Philosophy and Pedagogy Food, Breath and Sound: Wise Earth Ayurveda Education for Ministry: Education as Discernment Handel’s Messiah: Exploring Kerygma Exploring Music: Teaching Music Appreciation Education for Ministry 2: Facilitating Learning in a Community Intro to Women’s Studies: Exploring the Women’s Liberation Movement from the 1960s to the 21st Century Spirituals and the Blues: Black Liberation Theology Western “Popular” Music as a Continuation of Music History Transferred Courses Music Theory I Sight Reading and Ear Training I Individual Lessons: Clarinet Group Piano Group Voice Symphonic Band Total Performer Music Theory II Sight Reading and Ear Training II Individual Lessons: Piano Music History Introduction to Philosophy: Ethics Clarinet Symphonic Band Introduction to Music Education Elements of Conducting Applied Music Pedagogy

Breadth I: Humanities Transferred Courses Acting I Acting II History of Western Civilization Go For Baroque Classic Masters – Nonwestern Introduction to American Literature Introduction to Art Music Woodwind Ensemble Music in the Renaissance Music in the 17th Century

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Mathematical Explorations Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses American Government Introduction to Psychology General Biology: Survey of Biology General Biology: Sea Birds and Mammals English Composition Composition: Style and Argument Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Competence in Philosophy Prescott College Coursework Metaphysics & Epistemology Dynamic Balance: Understanding

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Eastern Philosophy Magic & Religion Statistics Consciousness Studies Critical Issues and Applications: Philosophy Existentialism Rationalism Philosophy of Mind History of Modern Philosophy History of Ancient Philosophy Empiricism Research Methodologies Transferred Courses Introduction to Philosophy Logic Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business Philosophy of World Religions

Breadth I: Business Management Transferred Courses Development of Professional Skills Workplace Communication Skills Utilizing Human Resources Department Applied Marketing Strategies Managing and Leading for the Competitive Advantage Customer Service Skills & Strategies Understanding Business Environment Understanding and Using Accounting Systems International Studies for Business Owning and Operating a Small Business Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business Business Investments

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Conceptual Development in Art College Mathematics Environmental Biology Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Introduction to Philosophy Workplace Communication Skills Introduction to Music Business Current Issues in Political Science Introduction to Psychology Classical Guitar Appreciation and Literacy of Music, 1800 to Present Freshman English University Reading and Composition Photography: 35mm Slide Techniques Physical Fitness: Golf

Competence in Photojournalism Prescott College Coursework Color and Light: Photographic Reflections of a Region Landscape of the Imagination: Literature of the Colorado Plateau Preserving the Wonder: Finding Beauty and Magic through Writing and Photography Publication Internship Critical Issues and Applications in Photojournalism Photoshop and Digital Process

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Field Studies in Photography Poetic Devices for Prose Writing Creative Nonfiction Photojournalism Transferred Courses Elementary Photography Intermediate Photography Photography Lab Experience Field Workshop: Cityscape Expository Writing Research Writing Literature Jung and the Creative Process Hand Coloring Black and White Photographs Adobe Photoshop Documentary Photography

Breadth I: Natural History

Prescott College Coursework Energy Interactions between Plants and Humans Holistic Living through Gardening, Herbs, and Environmental Awareness Natural History Writing Transferred Courses Environmental History Environmental Studies Geology of the Colorado Plateau Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Colorado Plateau Studies Seminar

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Mathematical Explorations Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Philosophy of Knowledge and Reality Magic, Witchcraft and Religion Environmental History Expository Writing Environmental Studies Critical Thinking Spanish for Travelers

Competence in Political Science Prescott College Coursework Soviet-Afghan Conflict: Diplomatic History Soviet-Afghan Conflict: Procedural Aspects Soviet-Afghan Conflict: Comparative Aspects The Cold War and DĂŠtente 1969-1975 US-Pakistan Relations: Rise of the Taliban US-Saudi Arabia Relations: Origins of Al Qaeda Case Studies in Terrorism: Nicaragua and El Salvador Case Studies in Terrorism: Afghanistan and Pakistan Blog Development Project on the Subject of Terrorism US-Mexico Border Politics: Migration and Document Identity Transferred Courses American National Government The Marxist Legacy Feminist Political Theory Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics Western Civilization 1789 to Present

Breadth I: Humanities Prescott College Coursework Introduction to Contemporary Linguistics Theory Mathematics and Linguistics Theory Transferred Courses Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Logic Environmental Ethics French I Spanish I World Religions

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Adult Liberal Learning Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Introduction to Sociology College Algebra Introduction to Physics I Introduction to Human Communication Elements of Intercultural Communication First-Year Composition Introduction to Philosophy Environmental Ethics Western Civilization 1789 to Present

Competence in Public Art with an Emphasis on Social Change Prescott College Coursework Community Movements and Public Art Experiential Learning and its Potential for Social Change The Psychology of Change Fear and the Media Art History with an Emphasis on Propaganda Art Borderlands Mural Project The Political, Social, and Economic Implications of Chicanismo History of Black Panther Party: An Experiment in the Armed Defense of the Community The Alinsky Method of Community Organizing and its Practical Application to the 21st Century Human Rights Struggle Materials and Techniques of the Contemporary Artist Advanced Painting with an Emphasis on Color Theory Vocation and the Formation of the Contemporary Public Artist Transferred Courses Ceramics Interpersonal Relationships in a Changing World History of the Mexican American in the Southwest Mexican American/Chicano Mural Painting

Breadth I: Humanities Transferred Courses Spanish CLEP Exam (four course equivalent) Intercultural Perspectives Advanced Regional Study Latin America before Independence History of the Mexican American in

the Southwest

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework The Psychology of Change Visual Campaign: Government-Sanctioned Torture Placed in the Context of US Immigration Math Explorations Adult Liberal Learning Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Origins of the Universe Interpersonal Relationships in a Changing World Introduction to International Relations First Year Composition Mythology

Competence in Religious Studies Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Application: Religious Studies Eco-Spirituality Prophecy & Politics in America: The Thought of Abraham Joshua Heschel and Martin Luther King, Jr. The Death of God: From Hegel to Marx The Creation of Women Tibetan Ritual Life Science and Religion Biblical Concepts of Tradition Introduction to Buddhism St. Paul: Theologian, Philosopher, Revolutionary Introduction to Judaism Introduction to the Daoist Religion Introduction to Islam Theories of Religion Transferred Courses World Religions Introduction to Philosophy

Breadth I: Humanities Prescott College Coursework Religious Ritual and Ceremonial Use of Textiles Religion in American Life & Thought Religion, Art and Visual Culture Ritual, Symbol and Myth Transferred Courses Appreciation and Literature of Music Contemporary Cinema Modern Fiction US History Introduction to Philosophy World Religions Integrated Studies

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Introduction to Psychology Women and Men in a Changing Society Appreciation and Literature of Music General Humanities Intermediate Algebra with Review Introduction to Physical Geography College Algebra Freshman English

Introduction to Human Communication First-Year Composition

Competence in Sociology Prescott College Coursework Social Themes in Literature Cultural Constructs of God in Film Social Statistics and Research Methods Race, Class and Gender in Popular Media Sources of Sociological Theory Social Inequality Community and Myth Social Structure and Individual Transferred Courses Introduction to Sociology Marriage and the Family World Religious Traditions I and II Critical Thinking Western Humanities I and II Teamwork, Collaboration and Conflict Resolution Assistance Applications Assistance Determination

Breadth I: Management Transferred Courses Management: Theory, Practice and Application Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making Intro to Legal Assistant Careers Computers and Information Processing Teamwork, Collaboration, and Conflict Resolution Introduction to Research and Information Utilization Family Assistance Computer Systems Medical Assistance Determination Introduction to Oral Communications

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar Adult Liberal Learning Course Transferred Courses Introduction to Sociology Marriage and the Family Introduction to the Humanities I: The Ancient World to Medieval Times Introduction to Film Studies College Mathematics I Introduction to Life Sciences Introduction to Effective Written Communication Writing II

Competence in Theater Arts Prescott College Coursework Theater Administration Playwriting I Script Analysis Art of Directing Women in Theater Stage Management Dramaturgy Transferred Courses History of Theater I Stagecraft Stagecraft Crew Stage Lighting

Stage Lighting Lab Stage Lighting Crew Make-Up Introduction to Acting I Introduction to Acting II Intermediate Acting I Intermediate Acting II Independent Studies in Drama Performance

Breadth I: Humanities Transferred Courses Introduction to Western Civilization I Introduction to Western Civilization II Religion in Popular Culture Chorale Private Instruction: Voice History of Theater I Special Topics: Chicanos and Latinos Introduction to Acting I

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Adult Liberal Learning Liberal Arts Seminar Plant Based Ecology College Algebra Transferred Courses Cultural Anthropology and Linguistics Human Sexuality Writing I Introduction to Western Civilization Chorale Writing II

Human Development/ Human Services Competence in Aging and End-of-Life Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Applications: Aging Hospice 1, End of Life Hospice 2, Issues in Caregiving Grief Counseling Care Planning with the Elderly Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Ethical Issues at the End of Life Expressive Arts with the Elderly Cross Cultural Perspectives on Dying Compassionate End-of-Life Care: Moving from Doing to Being Transferred Courses Intro to Social Gerontology Psychology of Aging Health and Aging Economics of Aging Practices in Gerontology Human Sexuality Practicum in Gerontology

Breadth I: Theatre Arts Transferred Courses Acting 1 Acting 1 Intro to Theatre Problems in Theatre Voice and Speech 1 Acting II Voice and Speech II

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Movement I and II, and Singing Styles 1 and Theatre History Acting III

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Math Explorations Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Governments of Germany and Russia Deviance Basic Drawing Philosophy and Society Intro to Drama Intro to Creative Writing Intro to Oral Interpretation Health and Aging

Competence in Counseling Psychology Prescott College Coursework Human Lifespan Development Counseling Theories Adolescent Counseling: Theory and Application Transpersonal Psychology Developmental Psychology Male Psychotherapy: Research and Practice Fundamentals of Chinese Five-Element Theory Shiatsu I Foundations of Psychodrama Experiential Training in Psychodrama

Women’s Lives and Religious Traditions American Intellectual History II Human Sexuality Research Senior Research: Women in Contemporary South Asian Society

Competence in Criminal Justice Prescott College Coursework Minority Domestic Abuse Issues Navajo Tribal Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Critical Issues and Applications: Criminal Justice Advocacy Skills in Tribal Courts LSAT Preparation Arizona Constitution Navajo Tribal Courts.�The Environment in Navajo Legal Disputes

Breadth I: Management

Transferred Courses Personal Development: Native America Principles of Macroeconomics American History 1492-1865 Intro to Psychology American Government and Politics Intro to Sociology Statistics Speech Communication Microeconomics

Breadth II: Liberal Arts

Breadth I: Humanities Prescott College Coursework Intro to Philosophy World Religion Native American Studies

Transferred Courses Introduction to Psychology Abnormal Psychology Case Methods I Case Methods II Human Sexuality Research Women in Contemporary Society Junior Seminar

Transferred Courses Critical & Evaluating Reading I Intro to Literature Beginning Drawing Perspectives on the Southwest World Civilization Navajo History to Present

Breadth I: Liberal Arts

Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar

Prescott College Coursework Ecology of the Sonoran Desert Environmental Science Liberal Arts Seminar Adult Liberal Learning Transferred Courses Intermediate Algebra Elementary Spanish Spanish II for Native Speakers Writing I Writing II American Left in the 20th Century History of Southern Africa Historiography of History Three Ways of East Asian Thought Mysticism East and West Religion and Literature

Breadth II: Humanities Transferred Courses Basic Design Roots of Western Civilization First-Year First Semester: Hindi Women Writers Poetry Workshop Printmaking I Printmaking II

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Transferred Courses General Psychology Orientation to Psychological Studies Psychology of Women Theories of Personality Social Psychology Physiological Psychology

Breadth II: Liberal Arts

Transferred Courses Intro to Psychology Intro to Sociology Navajo Weaving I World Civilization Biology Concepts w/Lab Intermediate Algebra College Algebra Freshman English First Year Comp

Competence in Expressive Arts Therapy Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Applications: Expressive Arts Therapy Writing Across the Competence Transpersonal Psychology Somatic Psychology Cross Cultural Counseling Ethics and Legal Aspects Grief Counseling Theories of Expressive Art Therapy Art in Nature Mixed Media

Transferred Courses Supervision Sales Management Business Law I Marketing Management Intro to Business Statistical Methods Interpersonal Communication Expository Writing: Business Fundamentals of Speech Prescott College Coursework Art in Nature Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses US Government I General Psychology Humanities: Modern Period Intermediate Algebra College Algebra Intro Chemistry English Composition Freshman Composition II Fundamentals of Speech

Competence in Holistic Health Prescott College Coursework Applied Anatomy CPR and First Aid Ethical and Legal Issues in Holistic Health Holistic Health: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Meditation Mexican Holistic Medicine Physiology Thought Field Therapy: Focus on Allergies Dance and Movement as Healing Art Lifespan Development Spanish Language for Holistic Health Spiritual Studies Holistic Health Transferred Courses Elementary Spanish Conversion Portfolio Awakening the Healer Within (Certificate) Healing Touch Bodywork, Levels I and II (Certificates) Herbalist I, II, and III Practitioner Courses (Certificates) Kinesionics (Kinesiology) Practitioner Courses (Certificate)

Breadth I: Humanities Prescott College Coursework Dance as Healing Art Transferred Courses Art Design I Life Experience Portfolio Practicum: Dance and Performance Practicum: Stage and Theater

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Holistic Psychology Applied Anatomy Physiology Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Drawing I Design I Computer Business Software Applications Freshman Rhetoric and Composition Elementary Spanish Conversion Portfolio Cultural Anthropology (Sitchin Studies) (Certificate)

Competence in Human and Organizational Development Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Application Wellness through Qigong Managing Personal Resources Organizational Psychology Nutrition Science of Emotions Interpersonal Communication Adult Human Development Substance Abuse in the Workplace Qualitative Data Collection Wellness and Disease Prevention Business and Organizational Administration Ecopsychology Cultural Psychology Intro to Psychology Organizational Development and Leadership Transferred Courses Business Law Life-Experience Portfolio Personal Wellness

Breadth I: Organizational Leadership Prescott College Coursework Collaborative Systems Elements of Comprehensive Systems Convening and Connecting Leadership Development Community and Workforce Development Youth-Serving Systems Marketing and Communications Organizational Diversity Transferred Courses Business Law

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar College Algebra Organizational Psychology Interpersonal Communication Transferred Courses American Heritage Reading Literature Children’s Literature Fine Arts New Testament Principles of Biology Composition

Competence in Human Development Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Application: Human Development Group Dynamics Functionality of the Modern Family New Definitions of Identity: Gender and Sexuality Applied Ethics and Character Development Study of Abnormal Behavior and Mental Processes Study of Social Environmental Awareness Study of the Right-Brained Process Community-Based Research Project Transferred Courses Introduction to Human Communication Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Cultural and Social Anthropology Psychology of Personality Introduction to Psychology Gender and Society Child Development Developmental Psychology Racial and Ethnic Minorities

Breadth I: Communication Prescott College Coursework Group Dynamics Transferred Courses Critical and Evaluative Reading First-Year Composition I First-Year Composition II Elementary Spanish I Elementary Spanish II Ideas and Values in the Humanities Elements of Intercultural Communication Interpersonal Communication

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses World Geography American National Government Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Art Renaissance through Contemporary Art College Mathematics Biology Concepts with Lab Intro to Geology with Lab Introduction to Human Communication Interpersonal Communication

Competence in Human Services with an Emphasis in Social Work Prescott College Coursework Spirituality and Mental Health Critical Issues and Applications: Psychology Professional Communication of the Natural Therapist Counseling Theories Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Introduction to Social Work Ecopsychology Application in the Wilderness Setting

Transferred Courses Marriage and Family Working with Victims of Violence Interpersonal Communications Wellness: The Body/Mind Connection Co-op Work Experience Co-op Work Experience, Advanced Child Psychology Social Work Methods and Practices Ethics and Legal Aspects of Human Services Multicultural Issues in Social Work

Breadth I: Counseling Psychology Prescott College Coursework Aspects (Origin) of the Authentic Healer Introduction to Art Therapy Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Professional Communication of the Natural Therapist Transferred Courses General Psychology Child Psychology Conversion Portfolio Creating Safe, Civil, and Achieving Schools for All Community Training and Healing Partnerships Family Partnership Training: Victims of Violence Alternative Healing Modalities The Power of Mindfulness: An Inquiry In-Service Staff Trainings: Teton Youth and Family Services Wilderness First Responder: Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar Math Explorations Transferred Courses Wilderness First Responder Reaching the Tough to Teach Intro to Native American Studies Beginning Watercolor World Religions Art Advanced Special Project English I English Composition II Computer Information Systems Art History American and Wyoming Government General Art

Competence in Human Services Prescott College Coursework Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Social/Psychological Perspectives on Women Addiction and Recovery Abnormal Psychology Grief and Loss Crisis Intervention Counseling Children Women and Substance Abuse Internship Family Systems Counseling Adolescents Homelessness in Society Traumatic Stress Syndromes

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Counseling: Theories and Applications Transferred Courses Introduction to Sociology Race, Ethnicity, Minority Groups, and Social Justice Human Sexuality

Breadth I: Communications Transferred Courses Writing Fundamentals Writing I Freshman English Writing II American Sign Language I American Sign Language II Introduction to Computers Public Speaking

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar Adult Liberal Learning Transferred Courses Introduction to Sociology American National Government and Politics Topics in College Mathematics Environmental Biology Exploring Music Introduction to Western Civilization I Writing II American Sign Language I Intermediate Algebra

Competence in Social Sciences Prescott College Coursework Jungian Psychology Globalization Political Change in America The Politics of Hurricane Katrina Study of Domestic Violence in America Physiological Psychology I Physiological Psychology II Psychology of Gender Transferred Courses Introduction to Psychology Exploring Non-Western Cultures American National Government and Politics Explorations in Prejudice Sex, Gender and Culture Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Social Welfare Study of Substance Abuse Investigating Paranormal Psychology

Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Introduction to Psychology Intercultural Perspectives Popular Music College Algebra Human Biology Writing I Writing II

Competence in Social Services Prescott College Coursework Personal Growth and Development Healing Through Music and Spirituality The Alcoholic Roles in Alcoholic Families Identifying Fears and Anxieties Healing Through Meditation Transferred Courses Alcohol and Drug Intervention Intro to Behavior Management Ethical Issues in Substance Abuse Internship I Alcoholism Counseling Family Intervention Codependency Issues and Treatment Treatment and Recovery Internship II Counseling Skills

Breadth I: Business Management Transferred Courses Human Relations in Business and Industry Business Supervision Small-Business Management Human Resources Principles of Marketing Business Speech Communication Principles of Managing Business Law I

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Adult Liberal Learners Liberal Arts Seminar Intermediate Algebra Healing Through Music and Spirituality Transferred Courses General Psychology Freshman Composition I Freshman Composition II Science and Nutrition Counseling Skills Sex, Gender and Culture

Breadth I: Humanities Prescott College Coursework Music Fundamentals Transferred Courses Guitar I Popular Music in America Human and Environment Lab Diversity in Education Elementary I Exploring Music Intro to Electronic Music Musical Instruction: Guitar

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Adult Liberal Learning

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Competence in Somatic Psychology Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues in Application: Somatic Psychology Theories of Counseling Psychology Transpersonal Psychology & Meditation Ecopsychology Death, Dying, and Grief Process Family Systems Personality Theories Women & Body Image Mathematical Explorations

Transferred Courses General Psychology II Abnormal Behavior Human Growth and Development Conversion Portfolio Anatomy and Physiology Clinical Practice Kinesiology Pathology Theory and Practice of Massage Therapy Somatic Education I: Developmental Movement Somatic Education II: Feldenkrais Learning Theory Somatic Education III: Awareness through Movement Somatic Education IV: Functional Integration Practice of Somatic Education Practicum: Research Project

Breadth I: Social Sciences Prescott College Coursework Death, Dying, and Grief Process Transferred Courses Cultures of the World Digging Up Our Past Human Evolution Fossil Man Lab Human Life Cycle American Politics Government and Politics of Latin America Studies of Modern Colonialism

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Ceramics Principles of Biology Principles of Biology Lab Human Anatomy and Physiology Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab English Composition Intro to Nutrition Logic and Critical Thinking Medical Ethics General Psychology II Abnormal Behavior Interpersonal Communication

Competence in Special Needs Children Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Applications: Learning Theories Classroom Management for Exceptionality Characteristics of Exceptional Children: Foundations of Special Education Diagnosis and Evaluation Elective in Specific Exceptionality: Autism Educating for the Future: Multicultural and Environmental Issues Characteristics of Mental Retardation Methods of Mental Retardation Transferred Courses Developmental Psychology I Health and Safety

Safety Nutrition Early Childhood Education Family Child Care Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Nursing Process I Nursing Process II Nursing Process III Nursing Process IV Nursing Seminar

Breadth I: Education Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Applications: Learning Theories Foundations of Education Curriculum Theory Curriculum Application Language Arts: Methods and Practice Transferred Courses Math for Elementary Teachers Substitute Teaching Social Science: Methods and Practice Science: Methods and Practice

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Language Arts: Methods and Practice College Writing Liberal Arts Seminar Math Explorations Transferred Courses Developmental Psychology Anthropology History of Jazz Recordkeeping/Provider Child Care/Business Microbiology Intro to Chemistry Freshman English Intro to Computer Science

Competence in Transpersonal Psychology Prescott College Coursework Transpersonal Psychology Personal Transformation Spiritual Healing Dream Interpretation Ecopsychology and Wilderness Rites of Passage Holistic Depth of Psychology Yoga Psychology and Philosophy Spiritual Emergencies The Healing Power of Breath The Respite Transferred Courses General Psychology I and II Psychology of Personal Growth Psychology of Personality Abnormal Psychology Physiological Psychology Psychology of Learning Spectrum of Life

Breadth I: Integrative Studies Prescott College Coursework Essenes and their Teachings Comparative Mythologies Neurolinguistic Programming

Opening to Personal Creativity Biophilia: A Sociobiological Perspective Family Systems Theory Research Methods Neurofeedback Transferred Courses Chi King

Breadth II: Liberal Arts General Psychology I & II Wood I Introduction to Literary Prose History of Civilization The Earth and Man General Zoology Finite Math Astronomy Reading and Composition I & II

Management Competence in Business for Sustainability Prescott College Coursework Intro to Business Theory & Total Quality Management Harnessing Solar Energy Marketing Alternative Energy and Fuels for Municipality, Business, Industry, and Residence Quickbooks for Professionals Permaculture Design Modern Economic Thought and the Environment Sustainability Issues for Small Business Explorations in Sustainability Community Development Japanese Culture through Language Internship/Senior Project Transferred Courses Public Speaking Writing in the Sciences Basic Calculus Intermediate Algebra Pre-Calculus State and Urban Politics

Breadth I: Science Transferred Courses Geomorphology of Caves and Karst Areas Field Botany General Biology Plant Life Introduction to Biology II Genetics Genetics Lab Introduction to Evolution Intro to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Senior Seminar: Floristics and Phylogenetics General Chemistry I General Chemistry II Organic Chemistry Lecture

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar Adult Liberal Learning

Transferred Courses State and Urban Politics General Psychology Intermediate Algebra Precalculus Ancient and Medieval Heritage Enjoyment of Music Introduction of Chemistry Poetry Writing Philosophy of Science Rhetoric and Composition Creations/Visual Arts

Competence in Business Management Prescott College Coursework Management Communications, Curriculum and Research Business Layoffs: Ethical or Economical New Management Paradigms: Creativity, Communications and Change Human Resources Management: Policies and Procedures Case Study: Employee Work Stress and Emotional Exhaustion Transferred Courses Computer Concepts Human Relations Legal Environment of Business Business Statistics Brief Calculus Principles of Macroeconomics Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Introduction to Ethics Quickbooks Pro 2007

Breadth I: Communications Prescott College Coursework Management Communications: Curriculum and Research Transferred Courses Speech Communications Interpersonal Communications Freshman English American Literature Elementary Spanish I Elementary Spanish II Spanish Reading Intermediate Intermediate Spanish

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar Adult Liberal Learning Transferred Courses Principles of Sociology General Psychology Art in Civilization Introduction to Ethics World Religions Survey of Jazz/Popular Music Environmental Science Introduction to Biological Science Cellular Biology Principles of Geography Trigonometry Finite Math Analytical Geometry

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Competence in Green Construction Management Prescott College Coursework Greywater Systems Green Construction Management LEED Certification Solar Photovoltaic Site Assessment and Installation Construction Waste Handling: Recycling Passive Solar Heating and Cooling Financial Forecasting and Modeling Systems Alternative Building Materials Commercial Construction Practicum Transferred Courses Solar and Other Renewable Energy Systems Intro to Biomass Energy Financial Management Production and Operations Principles of Accounting Principles of Management Info Systems for Managers Conduit Bending for Electrical Group Dynamics Social Issues of Technology Multimedia Applications Web Site Construction Business Telecom Analysis Arch Print Interpretation Tech Electrical I Tech Electrical II

Breadth I: Humanities Transferred Courses Photography Critical Writing and Reading The Bible in English Elements of Literary Analysis Topics in Literature Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Logic Humanities Seminar

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Transferred Courses Principles of Psychology Abnormal Psychology Biology: Its Human Implications Calculus Database Management

Competence in Human Resource Management Prescott College Coursework Introduction to Business Management Management Practice and Theory Introduction to Human Resources Group Dynamics in Human Resource Management Organizational Behavior Spirituality in the Workplace Sociology of Organizations Transferred Courses Human Resource Law Training and Development Benefits and Compensation Sociology of Gender

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Life Experience Portfolio Spirituality of Work Psychology Spirituality and Contemplative Life Marketing and Strategy

Breadth I: Social Sciences Transferred Courses Introduction to Sociology Sociology of Gender Social Problems Race and Ethnic Relations Sociology of Sex American Politics World Politics Introduction to Politics Studying Cultures

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Math Explorations Liberal Arts Seminar: Connecting to the Environment Transferred Courses Humankind Emerging Studying Cultures Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Algebra Beginning Algebra Critical Reading and Writing Grammar and Usage University Colloquium

Competence in Human Services Management Prescott College Coursework Residential Treatment for Adolescents: The Team Approach Substance Abuse Counseling Services Substance Abuse Counseling in the Criminal Justice System: Reducing Recidivism Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment Services Contract Liaisonship and Management Human Services Management Human Resource Systems Organizational Behavior Ethics Program Evaluation Transferred Courses Introduction to Sociology Minority Relations and Urban Society American Social Problems Women in Society Life Span Family Infancy/Child Development

Breadth I: Communications Transferred Courses Elementary Spanish I Elementary Spanish II Intermediate Spanish I Intermediate Spanish II Business and Professional Communications Public Speaking Writing I

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Adult Liberal Learning Liberal Arts Seminar

Intermediate Algebra Transferred Courses Native Peoples of the Southwest Introduction to Sociology Studio Art Topical Approaches to Civilization Human Biology Writing I Public Speaking

Competence in Leadership in Health Services Management Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Application: Management and Leadership Organizational Behavior I Organizational Behavior II Principles of Supervision Total Quality Management Business Ethics Race, Class, and Gender Women in Management Business Communications Introduction to Business Management Principles of Accounting Business Law Environmental Management Math Explorations Transferred Courses Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Microsoft Publisher Introduction to Sociology Cultural Anthropology Customer Service Internship I Introduction to Arizona Health Cost Containment System Arizona Long-Term Care Eligibility Customer Service Internship II Customer Service Internship III Arizona Long-Term Care: Advanced Eligibility Arizona Long-Term Card: Advanced Eligibility Topics

Breadth I: Nursing Studies Transferred Courses Parent Education Human Anatomy and Physiology I Human Nutrition Biology Concepts Human Anatomy and Physiology II Pharmacology I Human Interaction in Nursing Family Centered Nursing Nursing Fundamentals I Clinical Nursing Practicum I Nursing Role Socialization Pharmacology II Nursing Fundamentals II

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Introduction to Psychology Human Growth and Development Major Issues in English Photography I Fundamental Chemistry Biology

Intro to College Composition College Composition I College Composition II Photography

Competence in Business Administration/ Nonprofit Management Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Applications: Nonprofit Management Grant Writing Volunteer Management Nonprofit Management: Program Evaluation Nonprofit Management: Board Governance Leadership and Ethics in the Nonprofit Sector Diversity Issues for Nonprofit Organizations Advocacy Green Financial Management Principles for Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Management Internship Transferred Courses Management Finance Management and Leadership Business Communications Business Law Introduction to Computers Straight Thinking Business Literature Real Estate Investment Investment Analysis Income Tax Accounting Marketing Business Research Managerial Accounting Economics

Breadth I: Communications Transferred Courses The Art of Storytelling Folkloric Awareness Intercultural Perspectives African-American Literature Volunteer Education: Service Learning Acting I Children’s Literature Irish Literature Introduction to Poetry Meetings and Organizations Language and Linguistics

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Math Explorations Liberal Arts Seminar

Sustainable Community Development Competence in Community Development Prescott College Coursework Community Organizing Community Event Planning I Community Event Planning II Leadership Development I Community Outreach: Developing a Speakers Bureau Overview of Public Health Program Design Event Management Practices for Community Based Organizations Overview of Heath Promotion LEP Course Transferred Courses Women in Society Explorations in Prejudice Introduction to Sociology History and Culture of MexicanAmericans in the Southwest Minority and Urban Society Current Social Problems Social Inequality

Breadth I: Humanities Transferred Courses Meditation Islam Elementary Spanish I Elementary Spanish II Intercultural Perspective Intermediate Spanish I Basic Design Intermediate Spanish II

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Adult Liberal Learning Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Social Statistics Ethnic Relations in the US Basic Design Islam Environmental Biology Environmental Biology Intermediate Algebra Writing II Elementary Spanish I

Competence in Sustainable Community Development with Indigenous Perspective Prescott College Coursework Modern Community Communication: The Documentary I Modern Community Communication: The Documentary II Modern Community Communication and Information Technology Sustainable Regional Empowerment Exchange Permaculture Design and Community Community Self-Education and Collective Consciousness

The Holy Grail: Ancient Symbols and Modern Meaning Sustainable Disaster Relief: Community Building and Empowerment Water in the Southwest Transferred Courses Plants in Our World Universe and Humanity: Origins & Destiny Globalization and Global Governance History of Western Civilization Latin American Political Development Government and Economic Well-Being Advanced Japanese

Breadth I: Japanese Studies Transferred Courses Elementary Japanese I Elementary Japanese II Intermediate Japanese I Intermediate Japanese II Advanced Japanese Contemporary Asian Civilization and Societies

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Adult Liberal Learning Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Political Ideas Human Geography History of Western Civilization Ancient Civilizations in the Near East First-Year Composition I First-Year Composition II Plants in Our World Math in Modern Society

Competence in Sustainable Community Development Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Applications in Sustainable Community Development Business Strategies for Sustainability California Native Landscaping and Gardening Energy and Sustainability Ecopsychology Ecology and Equity Environment and the Consumer Society Population and Environment Transferred Courses Physical Anthropology Cultural Anthropology Indians of North America Introduction to Archaeology Foothill Ecology of the Sierra Nevada Southern California Desert Ecology Elementary Statistics Natural History, Ecology and Conservation

Breadth I: Social Science Transferred Courses Witchcraft and Religion Politics and Culture in China Communicating Anthropology Fundamentals of Economics Historical Reasoning Women in American History

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History of the United States Introduction to Psychology Communication and Gender Introduction to Sociology

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Politics and Culture in China Communicating Anthropology Art of World Cultures Drawing International Film Introduction to Earth Science Intermediate Algebra Composition and Literature Critical Thinking and Writing Elementary French

Competence in Sustainable Community Redevelopment Prescott College Coursework Critical Issues and Applications: Sustainable Community Redevelopment Dreamtime Internship Sustainable Economics Sustainable Business Practices Forums for Social Change Media, Activism, and Community Theories of Liberation Cultural Anthropology Intentional Communities Civilization and Tribal Cultures Urban Redevelopment Personal Inquiry Practice of Sustainable Economics Transferred Courses Environmental Science

Breadth I: Construction and Remodeling Prescott College Coursework Construction and Remodeling I Transferred Courses Home Inspection Machine Maintenance Leadership Development Introduction to Construction Plans and site and form work Fundamentals of Construction Social Issues and Technology

Breadth II: Liberal Arts Prescott College Coursework English 101 Visual Communication: Adobe Liberal Arts Seminar Transferred Courses Adobe Photoshop Mathematics I Cultural Diversity Social Issues and Technology Environmental Science Religion and Sociology Philosophy of Peace Conversion Portfolio Music Production I Music Recording Technology Introduction to Electronic Media

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Music Concepts I Music Business I Personal Skills Development Audio Concepts

Applying to Prescott College At Prescott College, you are much more than a number. The Admissions Committee carefully considers all applications to the College, looking beyond the paperwork to see the individual who wants to be a member of the Prescott College community. In addition to the admission criteria listed below we also consider a student’s potential for growth and success at Prescott College.

Admission criteria include, but are not limited to: • • • • • •

Evidence of previous academic success and promise Good citizenship and community involvement Commitment to interdisciplinary academic pursuits Clearly articulated academic goals Evidence of self-direction Well-developed college essays

The majority of applicants have received B or higher grades in previous academic work. While transcripts have an important role in the admission process, we use a holistic review process that acknowledges other strengths and characteristics of students’ ability to be successful at Prescott College. International applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the TOEFL and achieve a score of 500, 173 on the computerbased test, or 61 on the internet-based.

The required application items include: • A completed application form • $25 application fee • Official Transcripts from all Colleges and/or Universities Attended. Transcripts should be sent directly from the college or university to the appropriate Admissions Office.

Note: Transfer students who have not successfully completed two full years of college study (90 transferable quarter credits or 60 transferable semester credits) are required to submit high school transcripts, GED results, or other proof of high school graduation.

• Academic Focus Essay In two to three pages (typed, double-spaced) integrate your thoughts around the two major themes below into a comprehensive response.

Write about your educational goals.

• What are your educational goals and how do you see your life changing after graduation?

• What areas of study would you like to pursue as a major? As a minor?

• What significance does this area of study now play in your life and what has been your experience, if any, in this discipline?

Write about your readiness to thrive in the kind of self-designed, low-residency Bachelor of Arts program at Prescott College.

• What led you to want to pursue your Bachelor of Arts degree at Prescott College?

• What kind of experience and success do you have working or learning independently?

• How will your strengths help you succeed in the program?

What kind of help will you need to overcome any weaknesses?

Admissions & Financial Aid Calendar Prescott College practices rolling admissions, which means that you may apply at any time prior to the published last day to apply.

However there are recommended Priority Dates for all applicants.

Applicants meeting these deadlines have the best chance of gaining admission and may be considered for merit scholarships.

Summer Priority Scholarship Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 1 Financial Aid/FAFSA (priority date) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 1 Final Application Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 1 Tuition Deposit due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 8 New Student Orientation/On-campus Residency . . . .May 14-16* Fall Priority Scholarship Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 15 Financial Aid/FAFSA (priority date) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 1 Final Application Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 15 Tuition Deposit due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 21 New Student Orientation/On-campus Residency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 30, 31, September 1* Spring Priority Scholarship Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 1 Financial Aid/FAFSA (priority date) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 15 Final Application Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December 15 Tuition Deposit due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 7 New Student Orientation/On-campus Residency . .January 15-17* *New Student Orientation/On-campus Residency dates are tentative.

Contact Admissions to verify.

Priority Admission Prescott College accepts applications on a rolling basis; however priority applications are reviewed first and given an admissions decision before other applicants. If accepted, your spot will be held until the deposit due date, at which point you will need to submit a non-refundable $100 deposit to confirm your intention to enroll.

Deferred Matriculation Students wishing to defer matriculation may do so by sending a written request to the Director of Admission and paying a $100 non-refundable deposit. Matriculation will be postponed for up to a full academic year, subject to successful completion of any academic work completed during that time.

Application Forms Applicants may apply using the paper application forms included in the back of this catalog, or online at www.prescott.edu.

Transfer Students Transfer students who have successfully completed two full years of college study (90 transferable quarter credits or 60 transferable semester credits with grades of C or better) are not required to submit high school transcripts. All other requirements apply. Transfer students must be enrolled as full-time students at the College for at least one year before they can receive a Prescott College degree.

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International Students Applications from international students are welcome.

International students whose native language is not English must exhibit a competency in the English language, with a TOEFL score of at least 500 on the paper-based test, 173 on the computer based test, or 61 internet-based.

Computer Literacy Candidates are expected to enter the College with a level of technology competency sufficient to function effectively in the program. Proficiency is defined as a comfort and knowledge of using email, navigating the Internet, and basic word processing skills.

Students must be able to use message boards or computer conferencing tools to communicate with others, download and upload files, and attach files to email. Students are required to have full-time access to a computer that has a reliable Internet connection.

Transfer Credit from Other Regionally Accredited US Colleges or Universities Prescott College will transfer in college level credit from regionally accredited US colleges or universities for courses in which a grade of C or the equivalent was obtained. College-level credit from non-US institutions will be transferred according to current guidelines of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Offices (AACRAO). In some cases college-level credit from US colleges and universities that are not regionally accredited may be transferable via Prescott College’s Conversion Portfolio Policy. Students desiring to transfer such credits should contact the Office of Admissions to determine the applicability of this policy to their educational background. Once enrolled, students work with their academic advisor to determine how their transfer credits will apply to their Degree Plan.

CLEP Prescott College accepts a full range of College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests which measure mastery of college-level introductory course content in a wide range of disciplines. To receive credit for successful performance on a CLEP examination an official transcript must be sent by the CLEP Transcript Service. Prescott College will not accept a transcript or score report submitted by the student, nor will credit be awarded based on another institution’s prior evaluation.

Military Transfer Credits Prescott College awards transfer credits for US military services training via the American Council on Education (ACE) endorsement transcripts: AART (Army ACE Registry Transcript) and SMART (Sailors/Marines ACE Registry Transcript). Prescott College also awards transfer credit for tests administered to military personnel by DANTES. AART and SMART transcripts and DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support) scores will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis with faculty input. Only those courses that pertain to a student’s degree program will be awarded transfer credit.

International Transfer Credits Transcripts from other countries must be evaluated by an international credential evaluation service. They produce an “official report” which we is used for evaluation. International students are required to have non-US school transcripts evaluated by

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a professional credential evaluation service. The student is responsible for all costs associated with this service. Bachelor of Arts students with transfer credits from a community college or university will need a course-by-course equivalency; Master of Arts and Doctorate students will need a basic statement of comparability. Recommended credential evaluation service: International Education Research Foundation (IREF) PO Box 3665 Culver City, CA 90231 Tel: 310-258-9451 http://www.ierf.org/SFstandard.asp

Credit for Life Experience A great deal of academically meaningful learning occurs outside of the classroom, in professional work or in structured workshops, seminars, and training. Because many students who enroll in the low-residency Bachelor of Arts program have already devoted a great deal of time to learning outside of the classroom, Prescott College has established a path for adult learners to earn college credit through the mechanism of Life Experience Documentation.

Students who seek academic credit for Life Experience enroll in a preparatory course that teaches them how to properly document their prior learning in one of three types of portfolios: Conversion Portfolio, Life-Experience Portfolio, and Practicum. Completion of a portfolio is writing intensive and requires the integration of theoretical and practical knowledge in coherent chapters that observe the editorial style of the American Psychological Association or the Modern Language Association. All portfolios are evaluated by experts in the student’s field of study.

Cost of Attendance A college education is one of the best investments a person

Costs and Financial Aid Programs can make in life. Prescott College tuition compares favorably to other private institutions. When you consider the enormous benefits of a Prescott College education – personalized attention, oneto-one mentored study, unique and self-designed degree programs, and extensive field-based experiences – Prescott College tuition is a sound long-term investment.

Prescott College Educational Costs 2009-2010 Tuition and Fees for Full-time Enrollment (Direct Costs): Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5340 per term (full-time enrollment of 12 Credits @ $445 per credit) Sustainability Fee (fall and spring term only) . . . . . . . . .$50 per term

First term Orientation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150 Transcript Fee (one-time fee charged in the first enrolled term) . . . .$50 Total First Term Direct Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,590 Total Subsequent Terms Direct Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,390 Total Estimated Annual Direct Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,320 (full-time enrollment for three terms of academic year)

Indirect Costs: Meals & Lodging (one-time attendance at Orientation) . . . . . . . .$300 Books & Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$536 per term Transportation (one-time attendance at Orientation) . . . . . . . . . . .$300 Total First Term Indirect Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,136 Total Subsequent Terms Indirect Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$536 Total Estimated Annual Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,528 (full-time enrollment for three terms of academic year)

Tuition Payment Tuition must be paid in full or payment arrangements (payment plan or financial aid awards sufficient to cover tuition) must be in place by published tuition due dates: Fall August 28

Spring January 8

Summer May 7

Tuition Payment Plans Online payments are accepted through a partnership with FACTS Tuition Management Company at http://www.prescott.edu/payment/ index.html. Lump sum or monthly payments may be made online using FACTS Tuition Management Company.

Direct any additional questions about tuition payment to Student Billing Representative at (877) 350-2100 ext. 4000.

Financial Aid One of the first questions often asked by students when considering a private college is: How will I pay for it? The goal of the Prescott College Financial Aid Office is to assist families in obtaining the resources they need. A college education is one of the major investments you will make and we are here to help you with your investment in the high-quality education that Prescott College provides. Many financial aid applicants are assisted by Prescott College Grants and Scholarships. These funds are awarded in addition to federal, state, and local grants; student loan programs; and campus employment. More than 70 percent of Prescott College

undergraduates receive some type of financial aid.

Prescott College Financial Aid Office (877) 350-2100 • (928) 350-1111 • finaid@prescott.edu Federal School Code: 013659

Applying for Financial Aid • Anticipate that the FAFSA will be processed within two to three weeks if you have applied via FAFSA on the Web. If you apply with a paper application, anticipate four to six weeks.

• Once the FAFSA is processed, the FAFSA federal processor will send you a Student Aid Report (SAR). Review the SAR to insure that all information is correct. Prescott College will receive an electronic version of the SAR and begin determining eligibility for all forms of financial aid.

• Prescott College begins its awarding in March each year for the academic year beginning with the summer term. If you have completed your FAFSA prior to March, anticipate receiving an award offer in March. The College continues its awarding based on FAFSA information thereafter.

• In your award offer, it may indicate that you are required to submit additional documents in order for your offer to be finalized. Be sure to complete and submit all documents requested as soon as possible.

Merit Scholarships Prescott College offers a number of merit scholarships each year. They are based upon merit and recognized accomplishments without regard to financial need or national origin. To apply for a merit scholarship, you must submit a complete admission application (including all required documents) no later than the published priority application date for the term in which you will first enroll. Scholarship availability is limited and scholarships will be awarded to all applicants who meet published criteria on a first come first served basis.

New Student Scholarship Annual award $3,000 per year; $1,000 per semester.

Awarded to applicants who complete their admissions file by the scholarship deadline and receive a “superior” rating on their admissions application. This scholarship is renewable for up to three years.

Community College Transfer Scholarship Annual award $3,000 per year; $1,000 per semester.

Awarded to applicants who complete their admission file by the scholarship deadline and who are transferring directly from a community college with a minimum GPA of 2.0. This scholarship is renewable for up to three years.

Prescott College Arizona Teacher Education Scholarship Annual award $3,000 per year; $1,000 per semester.

Awarded to applicants who complete their admission file by the scholarship deadline and who are Arizona residents pursuing a B.A. leading to Arizona teacher certification and who have a prior minimum GPA of 3.0.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship 1,000 per semester – renewable for up to three years

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Awarded to applicants who will be attending Prescott College as undergraduate first-degree seeking students. Award is in the amount of $1,000 per term toward tuition for eligible students in their junior and senior years. Students must be an active member of Phi Theta Kappa.

National and Community Service Education Awards Up to $2,362 per semester Created to support Prescott College’s legacy of community service and volunteerism by encouraging students active in national service programs and eligible for National Service Education Awards to enroll at Prescott College, this scholarship matches awards such as AmeriCorps Education Awards, National Civilian Community Education Awards, and Presidential Freedom Scholarships dollar for dollar. To qualify, students possessing National Service Education Awards, must be accepted to Prescott College, and submit proof of their National Service Education Award eligibility along with the application for admission. Prior to enrollment, AmeriCorps Education Certificates must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office via the AmeriCorps online payment systems so that funds may be obtained to provide the matching award. Large awards such as the National Service Match are split by the number of enrolled terms in the student’s first year of enrollment and may not be received all in one term.

strates understanding of, and commitment to, servant leadership.

Students must also demonstrate how his/her scholarly or professional work relates to servant leadership.

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship Selection Criteria: Awarded to a Native American student studying teacher education.

Awarding Criteria/Student Eligibility All scholarships and grants are be awarded by term; e.g., an award valued at $3,000 per academic year is awarded in $1,000 installments over the three terms of the academic year.

Aggregate awards such as the National Service Match are split in the same manner and may not be received all in one term.

All scholarships are mutually exclusive. Student may receive only one scholarship at a time.

Students will have their scholarships renewed if they are both continually enrolled and maintain satisfactory academic progress. Students who choose to withdraw, go on a Leave of Absence, or otherwise choose to not re-enroll forfeit their scholarships for subsequent terms. Students may choose to go through the formal petition process through the appropriate academic office should they feel they have extenuating circumstances that prevented them from being continually enrolled.

Additional Information on Types of Financial Aid Prescott College Endowed Scholarships Through the generosity of donors, Prescott College offers several scholarships to assist students with their cost of attendance. The scholarship application is made available to students in February of each year. Selection is based on a combination of academic performance, financial need, and/or intended program of study as designated by each donor. One scholarship is awarded per student. Award amounts vary. For more information about these scholarships, visit the web page at www.prescott.edu/finaid/PCScholarships.htm.

Examples of endowed scholarships offered are: Duglad Bremner Scholarship Selection Criteria: Awarded to a student majoring in Adventure Education or Photography.

James Stuckey Commemorative Scholarship Selection Criteria: Awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need and whose academic work demonstrates excellence and commitment.

Quitobaquito Scholarship Selection Criteria: Awarded to a Tohono O'odham student who graduated from a secondary school in the Tohono O'odham Nation of Southern Arizona that demonstrates academic passion and commitment. In lieu of a Tohono O'odham applicant, the award may be awarded to any Native American student who demonstrates these qualities.

Ruth Morris/Jean Maas Memorial Scholarship Selection Criteria: Awarded to a female student who demonstrates financial need.

Steve Walters Scholarship Selection Criteria: Awarded to a continuing student who demon-

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Federal and Institutional Grants Grants are need-based and do not have to be repaid. You are automatically considered for federal and Prescott College needbased grant funds by completing your FAFSA. • Federal Pell Grants – up to $2,675 per semester Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree. Eligibility is determined by the US Department of Education and is based on information you provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). How much you receive depends on your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), Cost of Attendance (COA) and the number of credit hours for which you are enrolled. You may not receive Pell Grant funds from more than one school at a time.

• Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) – freshmen $750 per year, sophomores $1,300 per year This grant is awarded to some freshman and sophomore students who are Pell eligible and can demonstrate that they have completed a rigorous high school curriculum. Other criteria for this grant include full time enrollment and US citizenship. Students who are eligible for the ACG grant are encouraged to request grades due to the 3.0 minimum GPA requirement set by the Department of Education.

• Federal Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant – juniors, seniors $4,000 per year This grant is awarded to some juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in one of the eligible life or physical sciences or multidisciplinary studies offered at Prescott College who maintain at least a 3.0 GPA in classes required for their major. Full-time enrollment and US citizenship are also required to be eligible.

Students who are eligible for the SMART grant are encouraged to request grades due to the 3.0 minimum GPA requirement set by the Department of Education.

• Federal SEOG Grant - $500 per semester

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FESOG) are awarded to undergraduates with priority given to students with the lowest federally calculated EFC. • Federal LEAP Grant Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership grants are awarded to undergraduate Arizona residents with very high need, based on availability of funds.

Prescott College Grants – up to $3,175 per semester Prescott College offers need-based grants to students who establish need based on the results of the FAFSA.

Loans Loans are borrowed funds that must be repaid with interest.

You are automatically considered for federal loan funds by completing your FAFSA. Federal Stafford Loans Stafford Loans are the most common source of student loan funds made available to students seeking a degree or certificate. Federal Stafford Loans must be repaid with interest. As of July 1, 2006, these loans have a fixed interest rate of 6.8%. Stafford Loans offer deferments of principal payments while a student is in school and allow a six-month grace period after leaving school before repayment begins. Depending on a student's need as calculated by US Department of Education, a Stafford Loan may be offered as a subsidized or unsubsidized loan, or as a combination of the two.

Subsidized Subsidized Stafford Loans are need-based. With a Subsidized Stafford Loan the Department of Education will pay the interest that accrues while the student is in school and during the grace and deferment periods.

Unsubsidized All qualified students, regardless of their income or assets, may take out Unsubsidized Stafford Loans. They must meet all of the same requirements as those for subsidized loans, except they do not need to demonstrate financial need. With an Unsubsidized Stafford Loan the student is responsible for interest that accrues throughout the life of the loan. A student may elect to defer interest payments while in school; however, this interest will be added to the principal balance of the loan upon repayment. It is recommended that students pay interest on a quarterly basis.

Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) The Parent PLUS Loan has a fixed interest rate of 8.5% for all loans disbursed after July 1, 2006. Interest will begin to accrue with the first disbursement to the school. Repayment of principal and interest will begin 60 days after the loan funds are fully disbursed to the school. Parents of students who are less than 24 years old may borrow up to the cost of attendance less any other financial aid funds and resources received.

Federal Stafford Loan Academic Year limits (2 consecutive terms of full-time enrollment) Dependent Undergraduate Students First-year student: $5,500; Second-year students: $6,500; Thirdyear students and beyond: $7,500.

Independent Undergraduate Students and Dependent Students (whose parents have applied for but were unable to

get a PLUS Loan) First-year student: $9,500; Second-year students: $10,500; Thirdyear students and beyond: $12,500.

Private/Alternative Loans After you have considered all federal loans, you may also be interested in applying for a private/alternative loan. A private/alternative loan is a credit-based educational loan. Terms and conditions are set by each individual lender, so students should shop wisely for their lender. A list of preferred lenders is prepared annually by the Prescott College Financial Aid Office. Students unable to qualify on their own may need to obtain a co-borrower/co-signer.

Students may borrow up to their cost of attendance budget, less any other financial aid funds and resources received.

Resources A variety of resources are available to assist you with outside scholarship searches and general financial aid information, including calculators that estimate financial need.

General Information www.fafsa.ed.gov: Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at this website. www.finaid.org: General financial aid information, including a financial aid estimator. www.studentaid.org: US Department of Education’s student aid information site. www.students.gov: Government-wide portal making it easy for students to find any kind of federal service or information at a “one-stop-shop.” www.nslds.ed.gov: US Department of Education’s database lists lender information and Stafford Loan borrowing history. You’ll need a federal PIN to access this information (go to: www.pin.ed.gov to acquire a PIN). A federal PIN is required to applying for aid via the FAFSA on the Web.

Scholarship Searches American Association of University Women . . . . . .www.aauw.org BrokeScholar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.scholarships.brokescholar.com Chela Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.chelafinancial.com CollegeBoard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.collegeboard.com CollegeNET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.collegenet.com College Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.collegeanswer.com Corporation for National and Community Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.americorps.org Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.familiesoffreedom.org Fin Aid Smart Student Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.finaid.org Free Scholarships . .www.free-scholarships-and-financial-aid.com Go College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.gocollege.com Internal Revenue Service (educational tax credits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.irs.ustreas.gov Latin American Educational Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.laef.org/scholarships.html National Merit Scholarship Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.nationalmerit.org

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Next Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.nextstudent.com Scholarship Experts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.scholarshipexperts.com Scholarships.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.scholarships.com SNR Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.srnexpress.com/index.cfm United Negro College Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.uncf.org US Department of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.ed.gov or www.students.gov Wired Scholar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.wiredscholar.com

Once I receive a scholarship is it guaranteed for the duration of my enrollment?

The amount of your merit scholarship will remain constant each year for two to three years depending on the specific fund awarded. National Service Match scholarships will only be awarded to the full value of the National Service Scholarship. All scholarship recipients must maintain continuous enrollment and make satisfactory academic progress to renew the scholarship each year.

Helpful Hints Regarding Financial Aid • First apply for admission to Prescott College. Doing so will determine your eligibility for some scholarships that are only offered to students upon admission to Prescott College.

• Conduct an extensive scholarship search. Refer to the Resources section of this brochure for a listing of scholarship search websites. Scholarship searches can be time consuming, but very rewarding. Do NOT pay an organization or company to do a financial aid/scholarship search for you.

There are far too many free resources available to you!

• Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 each year as possible. The Prescott College Financial Aid Office will begin awarding students as early as March. The sooner you apply, the sooner you will receive information regarding an award offer!

• While your main reason for attending a specific college has most to do with your academic goals, award offers certainly assist in your ultimate decision. When you begin receiving award offers from various schools, consider not only the award offers, but also the cost of attendance associated with each school making the offer. Award offers vary and the cost of tuition and room and board varies. Scrutinize the costs and award offers for each school when it comes time to make that final decision.

• The financial aid application process can be daunting. Be sure to ask questions if things seem unclear. The Prescott College Financial Aid Office staff welcomes your inquiries and look forward to assisting you. Financial Aid is here to help in every way possible.

• The data reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines the expected family contribution (EFC). The EFC is then subtracted from the cost of attendance for the academic year. The resulting figure is called demonstrated financial need.

COST OF ATTENDANCE - EFC = DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED

Commonly Asked Questions How much will my family be expected to pay for college?

It depends. Students who can afford to do so must pay the entire cost minus any merit scholarships the student might be awarded. Students who cannot afford the full cost and are awarded financial aid, pay the difference between their award and the total cost.

What is the difference between a need-based grant and a merit scholarship?

Need-based grants are awarded after an evaluation of a family's financial resources. Merit scholarships are awarded without regard to financial resources and are primarily based on academic merit or grades.

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Will my Prescott College grant be increased as costs increase?

Your grant will not be increased as a function of cost increases.

The expectation is that each year you will pay a greater amount toward your education. You should also expect that the tuition will increase each year.

Do I have to provide parental information on the FAFSA? You are automatically considered independent if you were born before January 1 of the year specified for independency on the FAFSA; will be enrolled in a master's or doctoral program; are married before you complete the FAFSA; have children who receive more than half of their support from you; have legal dependents (other than children or spouse) who live with you and receive more than half of their support from you through the time specified on the FAFSA; are, or were, an orphan or ward of the court until age 18, or are a veteran of the US Armed Forces. If you do not meet any of the independency criteria outlined above, you are considered a dependent student and must provide parental information on the FAFSA. If you feel that you should be considered independent due to extenuating circumstances, contact the Prescott College Financial Aid Office to inquire about options.

Is there any effect on my need- or merit-based financial aid award if I win an outside scholarship?

No, not usually. Need-based grants are awarded based upon an evaluation of your family's financial resources. Merit-based scholarships are guaranteed for up to four years of full-time enrollment.

Prescott College

Low-residency Bachelor of Arts Application Application Instructions Students may apply online at www.prescott.edu or may use the enclosed application. Your application file is complete when all of the following have been received: 1. Application Form. Please fill out this form completely and type or print legibly in ink. Please sign and date the application form.

2. $25 Application Fee. Make check or money order payable to Prescott College (no cash).

3. In two to three pages (typed, double-spaced) integrate your thoughts around the two major themes below into a comprehensive response.

Write about your educational goals.

• What are your educational goals and how do you see your life changing after graduation?

• What areas of study would you like to pursue as a major? As a minor?

• What significance does this area of study now play in your life and what has been your experience, if any, in this discipline?

Write about your readiness to thrive in the kind of self-designed, low-residency Bachelor of Arts program at Prescott College.

• What led you to want to pursue your Bachelor of Arts degree at Prescott College?

• What kind of experience and success do you have working or learning independently?

• How will your strengths help you succeed in our program? What kind of help will you need to overcome any weaknesses?

4. Official Transcripts from All Colleges and/or Universities Attended. Transcripts should be sent directly from the college or university to the appropriate Admissions Office.

• All required materials (transcripts, essays, etc.) are considered property of Prescott College and cannot be returned.

• Please note that if the Admissions Committee needs additional information prior to finalizing an admissions status, an applicant may be asked to submit an additional essay(s) or other documentation.

Note: Transfer students with less than two years of college study (60 transferable semester credits or 90 transferable quarter credits with a grade of C or better) are required to submit high school transcripts, GED or equivalent. All other requisites apply.

Biographical Information Name:

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Social security number:

Email address:

Mailing address: City:

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Home/Message phone:

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Current occupation:

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Employer:

How did you hear about Prescott College?

For which enrollment period are you applying?

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Are you seeking a bachelor’s degree?

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Are you seeking teacher certification?

Do you intend to apply for financial aid?

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Special Ed

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Educational Information Final high school attended: Did you graduate?

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I certify that the information in this application and essays is, to the best of my knowledge, complete, true, and solely my creation. I understand that my application and acceptance into Prescott College may be rescinded if I have not complied with this statement.

Signature:

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Prescott College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Prescott College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, condition of handicap, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, or any other College administered program.

Submit application materials to: Prescott College Admissions Office 220 Grove Ave., Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 350-2112 • (877) 350-2100 ext 2112 Fax: (928) 776-5242

How to get here Prescott College Prescott, Arizona The main campus is a two-hour drive from Phoenix. Take Interstate 17 north to Highway 69, Cordes Junction exit. Follow Highway 69 into Prescott. Take Gurley St. to Grove Ave. (past the Courthouse Square). Turn right on Grove Ave. and a left at the first stoplight (Sheldon St). The Admissions Office is located near the corner of Grove and Sheldon at 306 Grove Ave. Rental cars are available at Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix and other locations. U.S. Airlines (800-235-9292) provides flights from Sky Harbor Airport to the Ernest A. Love Airport in Prescott. Ground transportation from Phoenix to Prescott is provided by Prescott Shuttle (800445-7978), and Shuttle-UEnterprises (800-304-6114).

Make reservations at least 24 hours in advance.

Prescott College Tucson Center Tucson, Arizona The Tucson Center is located at 2233 E. Speedway Blvd. in Tucson, Ariz. From Interstate 10, take the Speedway exit east. The office is located on the north side of the street, on the corner of Wilson Ave. and Speedway Blvd., between Campbell Ave. and Tucson Blvd.

Visit www.prescott.edu to learn more about the following degree programs: On-Campus Bachelor of Arts Low-Residency Bachelor of Arts Low-Residency Master of Arts Low-Residency Teacher Preparation and Certification Programs Low-Residency Professional Licensure Programs in Counseling Psychology This catalog was writen by Ted Bouras, Loryn Isaacs ’09, Tim Hull, Mary Lin, Ashley Mains, M.A. ’11, Tim Robison, and Terrill Shorb, Ph.D. ’09; designed

by Bridget Reynolds, and edited by Ted Bouras, Frank Cardamone, M.A. ’07, Mary Lin, Ashley Mains ’11, Nancy Mattina, and Tim Robison. It is with gratitude that we thank everyone involved with this catalog. Photographers, photo contributors and art contributors: Walt Anderson, Brianna Asbury ’06, AnnMarie Benz ’07, Michael Bergt, Joan Clingan, Erin Conlen ’07, Carol Eichert ’09, Susan Frank ’09, Brendan Gebhart ’13, Matt Hart ’10, Deborah Heiberger, Tim Hull, Interdependent Project: The Sustainability Network, Adam Krusi-Thöm ’06, M.A. ’08, Sher Shah Khan ’09, Mary Lin, Ashley Mains, M.A. ’10, Melissa Macdougall ’08, John Maurizi ’09, Deanna Montaño ’08, Julie Munro ’93, M.A. ’85, Diana Papoulias ’79, Travis Patterson ’09, Mary Poole, Bridget Reynolds, Grace Wicks Schlosser ’02, Gary Stogsdill, Willa Thorp ’08, Tom Udall ’70, Weddle Gilmore Architects, Jessica Williams ’08, and Susan Yeich.

The Prescott College logo and mark are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Prescott College Earns High Marks National media, ratings, and rankings list Prescott College among best and greenest.

US News and World Report: Best in the West US News and World Report has rated the College as a “Best in the West” College and in their list of best colleges in the U.S.

Princeton Review: One of Best in Nation This past spring the Princeton Review added Prescott to its annual book announcing the best 300-plus colleges in the nation.

Prescott College earned high marks in ten categories, ranking in the top ten in Gay Community Accepted, Class Discussions Encouraged, Lots of Race and Class Interaction, and 11th and 12th, respectively, in the categories Professors Get High Marks and Happiest Students. Last year the Review also selected Prescott as one of 165 schools profiled in America’s Best Value Colleges, 2008, and for several years has named the College as one of 123 schools in 15 states as “Best in the West.”

New York Times: Green Education The New York Times noted Prescott College’s environmental focus in three articles, including a piece on Eco-Education and another which highlighted the College’s trademark Wilderness Orientation (“Outside the Box”) in November 2007, and a July 2008 article on sustainability in higher education.

Sierra Magazine In a November/December 2007 article calling the environment “the hottest thing since coed dorms,” Sierra included Prescott College, as an Eco League member, in an article on the top ten greenest campuses in the US, noting an “emphasis on environmental learning and hands-on experience.” In its September/October 2008 issue Sierra lauded Prescott College and the other Eco League schools for “active pursuit of environmental studies” and “integrating experiential learning into the curriculum.”

National Wildlife Federation The NWF’s 2008 Campus Ecology Report honored Prescott for having recruiting programs and offering interdisciplinary degrees in environmental or sustainability studies.

Arizona Department of Education The Arizona Department of Education reported that the Prescott College Teacher Ed Certification Programs at all levels of study clearly meet, and in many categories exceed, state certification requirements.

Sunset Magazine: Youthful Pulse An article in Sunset on dream towns credits Prescott College with providing the “youthful pulse” of the city – quite a credit, considering Prescott is included on dozens of lists and rankings as among the best places to live in the US.

Prescott College Admissions Office

Prescott College Tucson Center

220 Grove Avenue • Prescott, AZ 86301 (877) 350-2100 • (928) 350-2100 Fax (928) 776-5242 admissions@prescott.edu www.prescott.edu

2233 E. Speedway Blvd.

Tucson, AZ 85719 (520) 319-9868 (888) 797-4680

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