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elon college, The College of Arts & Sciences
elon college offers exciting opportunities for students interested in exploring the arts and sciences and embarking on a journey that integrates classroom interactions, hands-on learning and ongoing reflection to create a complete experience.
open your mind. find your passion. challenge yourself academically and transform how you view the world and your place in it. you will collaborate with faculty mentors invested in your success, and you will thrive intellectually and personally. elon’s learning environment encourages curiosity, engagement, innovative ideas and questions. regardless of where your major and future plans take you, the arts and sciences—natural, mathematical, and computational sciences; social and behavioral sciences; and arts and humanities— provide in-depth experiences to build upon as well as a solid foundation of knowledge and skills necessary for success.
Creating a foundation All Elon students are introduced to the Arts and Sciences through the Elon Core Curriculum, which spans all four years of your college career. The Core Curriculum will challenge you to think critically, engage globally and communicate effectively.
“My experience at Elon completely changed my direction in life. Four years, 10 countries and a few gigantic research papers later, I embarked on my career in international relations.”
Dan Layman ’12 In the first year, you will take courses in writing and mathematics as well as Elon’s signature course, “The Global Experience,” a seminar that examines global citizenship from a variety of academic disciplines.
Major: International Studies Pursuing master's degree in Arab studies at Georgetown University
Students prepare for lives of meaningful work and service through the Experiential Learning Requirement. The 5 Elon Experiences— internships, study abroad, undergraduate research, service learning and leadership— will deepen and integrate what you learn in the classroom. Fulfilling a world language requirement allows students to become more proficient in a second language and broaden their cultural understanding. Students may also expand their study outside of their majors by completing an interdisciplinary minor or double major in the arts and sciences. Finally, all students apply and integrate what they have learned through one of more than 40 different interdisciplinary capstone seminars.
Elon hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. Only about 10 percent of colleges and universities in the U.S. shelter Phi Beta Kappa chapters.
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1 School Fields of Study elon college, the college of arts and sciences, is home to 42 majors that will spark your intellectual curiosity and engage you deeply in the academic disciplines. the knowledge and skills learned in your chosen field will prepare you well for a career or graduate study. Fields of Study within the Arts and Sciences
The Arts & Humanities
acting (BFA in Theatre Arts with an acting emphasis)* art (BFA or AB)* art history* arts administration* dance Performance and choreography (BFA) dance science* english* french* music in liberal arts* music education music Performance music Production and recording arts* music theatre (BFA) Philosophy* religious studies* spanish* theatre studies (AB) theatrical design and Production (AB)
The Social & Behavioral Sciences anthropology* history* human service studies* international studies* Policy studies* Political science* Psychology* Public health studies* sociology*
The Natural, Mathematical & Computational Sciences applied mathematics* Biochemistry (BS) Biology (BA & BS)* chemistry (BA & BS)* computer science (BA & BS)* engineering—dual-degree (Engineering Physics, Engineering Mathematics, Biophysics/Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science/ Engineering, Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering, Environmental Studies/ Environmental Engineering) environmental & ecological science (BS) environmental studies (BA & BS)* exercise science * information science* mathematics (BA & BS)* Physics (BA & BS)* science education statistics (BA & BS)* *also offers a minor students may also create their own course of study in the arts and sciences with an independent major.
Additional Minors
african & african-american studies american studies asian studies astronomy classical studies criminal Justice studies digital art environmental and sustainability studies geographic information systems geography german studies italian studies Jazz studies Jewish studies latin american studies leadership studies middle east studies multimedia authoring neuroscience Peace and conflict studies Poverty and social Justice Professional Writing Women’s/gender studies
Pre-professional Programs Prelaw Pre-health Professional (Pre-medical, Pre-veterinary, Pre-dentistry, Pre-physical therapy)
High Academic standards Elon College students are academically talented and intellectually curious. They pursue a broad range of scholarly interests and find success in professions and graduate schools across the country and around the world.
Achieving Professional Success Arts and sciences alumni are well-qualified candidates for graduate schools and excellent employees in a variety of fields. Examples include: Broadway performer :: Civil engineer :: Clergy :: Counselor Entrepreneur :: Environmental consultant :: Graphic designer Interior designer :: Peace Corps volunteer :: Physician Social worker :: Teacher :: Web developer :: Writer
“I came to Elon as an introverted
math geek hoping to survive a rigorous engineering curriculum, and I left Elon as an extroverted, wellrounded engineer hoping to one day earn my Ph.D. in industrial engineering. Choosing to attend Elon was the best decision I ever made.”
Ashley Davis ’08 Do you have what it takes? Challenge yourself and consider the Elon College Fellows Program. Fifty Fellows are selected each year based on their academic profile, interviews and essay. Fellows take several interdisciplinary classes, engage in a two-year research project with a faculty mentor, receive a $1,000 global study grant, research support and a $5,500 scholarship. Learn more and apply: elon.edu/fellows
Major: Engineering Mathematics M.S. and Ph.D in Industrial Engineering, Northwestern University Senior Research Health Economist at RTI Health Solutions
The Elon Poll gives students the opportunity to conduct regional and statewide surveys on important economic and political issues in North Carolina and beyond. Poll results have appeared in The New York Times and The Washington Post, as well as on CNN and NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
Nichole Rawlings ’10
Major: Art History Minor: Studio Art and Italian Studies M.A., American University Gallery Director at Brenau University
“The insights I gained through my research have been instrumental to my success after graduation. I attended graduate school and have obtained a job in my desired field. I was challenged by faculty and staff at Elon to rise to my full potential.”
“Elon taught me to be a selfadvocate and approach opportunities on my own. At Elon, I developed incredible skills that I can now employ in my professional life. Elon provided the opportunity to explore and challenge myself in a supportive and encouraging environment.”
Kyle Whitaker ’14
Major: English Minor: Italian Studies Teaching English in Malaysia on a Fulbright grant
“I never would have imagined this career path. I knew Elon would be the place that would educate me as a person. Elon will challenge you to consider yourself and place in the larger scheme of life.”
Abbe Golding ’10
Major: Psychology Minor: Biology M.S., Brandeis University Genetic Counselor for a biotech company
Outstanding facilities Phi Beta Kappa Commons is in the center of the Academic Village, a seven-building quadrangle that houses liberal arts and sciences programs on campus. Martha S. and Carl H. Lindner Hall, the anchor building in the quad, is the headquarters for Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences. Six pavilions surround a central lawn and amphitheater and include the departments of religious studies, political science and philosophy with classroom, lab and seminar spaces as well as the Numen Lumen Pavilion, the multi-faith center. The Dalton L. McMichael, Sr. Science Center houses the biology, physics, engineering and chemistry departments. The 81,000-square-foot facility includes labs for undergraduate research, molecular biology, teaching and computerized human physiology as well as a robotic observatory and sophisticated instrumentation. Students can build prototypes and test basic engineering theories in the Hampl Engineering Workshop, which is equipped with tools for metal and wood work. Loy Farm and the elon university forest provide innovative learning environments for projects related to sustainable food production, environmental studies and green architecture.
The Center for the Arts, a 75,000-squarefoot facility designed for teaching and performance, is home to the departments of music and performing arts. The center includes McCrary Theatre, Yeager Recital Hall , music classrooms and technology labs, recording studio, faculty offices, ensemble rehearsal room and practice rooms. Scott Studios is the newest performing arts facility and includes a black box theatre, a 3,200-square-foot dance studio, six practice rooms, a workshop, dressing rooms and box office. The art and art history department is located in Arts West, which features wellequipped studios for ceramics, painting, digital art and photography as well as an electronic classroom and state-of-the-art labs. The newly renovated Gallery 406 is one of two studentwork exhibit spaces.
South Campus is the new home for the departments of human service studies, psychology and public health studies. The 29,000-square-foot building includes a research lab that provides opportunities for scientific discovery, state-of-theart classrooms, observation rooms, computer labs and faculty offices.
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About elon National Rankings: U.S. News & World Report ranks elon the #1 southern master’s-level university and among the top universities in the nation on seven high-impact educational experiences. one of the nation’s top 25 “Best Value” private universities, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. the institute of international education ranks elon #1 for study abroad. Princeton review ranks elon #1 on the list of the nations “best-run colleges” and among the leaders in study abroad and theater programs. Enrollment: elon’s 5,782 undergraduates and 701 graduate students come from 49 states, the district of columbia and 47 other countries. admission to elon is selective; two-thirds of incoming first-year students rank in the top 25 percent of their high school classes.
Majors and Degrees: elon offers more than 60 majors leading to the bachelor of arts, bachelor of science or bachelor of fine arts degrees. elon awards master’s degrees in business administration, education, interactive media, physician assistant studies and management (summer 2015). a doctor of physical therapy degree is also offered. the elon university school of law offers the J.d. degree.
Faculty: eighty-nine percent of elon’s full-time faculty hold the highest degrees in their fields. the student-tofaculty ratio is 12:1, and the average class size is 20.
Elon Experiences: the elon experiences encourage students to participate in study abroad, service, research, internships and leadership. seventy-two percent of elon seniors study abroad at least once before graduating. elon is #1 in the number of students studying abroad among u.s. master’s-level schools. eighty-six percent of seniors complete at least one internship and 86 percent participate in service. almost half of all elon students hold at least one leadership position and nearly 1 in 4 students conduct faculty mentored undergraduate research before graduating.
See for Yourself: Visit elon, tour the campus and attend a class or talk with a professor. Visit elon.edu/visitelon to make an appointment. office hours are monday to friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
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