Academic Prospectus

YOUR PERFECT MAJOR

AT HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY

66 MAJORS TO CHOOSE FROM 68 MINORS TO CHOOSE FROM 99%

EMPLOYED OR CONTINUING EDUCATION WITHIN 180 DAYS OF GRADUATION + A STUDENT SUCCESS COACH!

MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

High Point University is proud of its historic commitment to a liberal arts education that furnishes our graduates with the broad knowledge, transferable skills, ethics and values they will need to become accomplished and responsible citizens. With small classes, caring professors and a myriad of student success stories, we have positioned our university as a place for scholars to thrive. The array of majors is vast, and each has been uniquely designed to challenge, inspire and transform students.

Twenty-first century education faces challenges that were unheard of a generation or two ago. Colleges and universities must adapt to patterns of work and life in which most graduates will leave their first job within three years. Within five years, more than half of today’s college freshmen will work in jobs that do not currently exist, just as “social media director” and “cloud computing consultant” did not exist a decade ago. By focusing on the development of life skills, critical reasoning, research and communication skills, our liberal arts education provides an ideal preparation for today’s workplace, where employers increasingly search for workers who combine in-depth knowledge with excellent problemsolving and analytic capabilities.

In both our general education core and our degree programs, students acquire and practice the knowledge, skills and attributes that are essential for success in today’s global economy. High Point University’s academic programs engage students in collaborative problem-solving, internships, research and creative work, and community engagement, in which students apply theory to practice, gaining valuable real-world experience. In addition, HPU’s liberal arts education enriches our students’ lives by making them more aware of the rich panoply of the human experience and more appreciative of the wonder and mystery of nature. A liberal arts and sciences education does not end with the graduation exercises at Commencement; instead, it engages a lifelong journey of learning, adapting and innovating values that accrue in a life well-lived.

With the academic experience in the classroom, the experiential opportunities available and the university’s commitment to holistic, character-based life skills learning, our students receive an education that is unsurpassed.

Dr. Angela Bauer Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs abauer@highpoint.edu

YOUR PERFECT MAJOR: EXPLORING ACADEMICS

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PROJECT DISCOVERY

DAVID R. HAYWORTH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND DESIGN

STOUT SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

EARL N. PHILLIPS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

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FRED WILSON SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

CONGDON SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

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NIDO R. QUBEIN SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION

SCHOOL OF NURSING SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

WANEK SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES WEBB SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ACCESS TO INNOVATORS

PROJECT DISCOVERY

It Starts with You and Your Success Coach

NATIONALLY, AN ESTIMATED 50% OF STUDENTS ENTER COLLEGE UNDECIDED ON THEIR MAJOR.

In addition, an estimated 75% of students change their major at least once before graduating. HPU’s Project Discovery provides the guidance and resources that students need to discover their passion and achieve their goals.

Check out the 8 “Light Bulb” Moments of Project Discovery — your guide to uncovering your academic passion.

As an undeclared student, you will partner with a Success Coach who is passionate about helping you discover a major that is a great fit for you, while helping you make positive connections with organizations on campus in which you have interest. This happens as early as the December before you enroll for early decision students, or the March before for regular admitted students. You will have support and guidance from a caring Coach who understands the various options available to you.

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There’s a Class for That!

Enroll in Exploring Your Major and Career Path, the one-credit course designed to help you explore your options. A Career Advisor will guide you through selfreflection and assessment tools such as PathwayU. You’ll also be able to connect with professionals in fields you are thinking about to ask thoughtful questions and learn more.

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They’ve Walked in Your Shoes.

You aren’t the only student who entered college as undeclared — in fact, it is common across the entire nation! Sometimes we learn best from someone like us — a peer. FirstYear Navigators are HPU students selected by the Office of Student Success to mentor first-year students. As an undeclared student, you will be connected with First-Year Navigators who were once undeclared, too. They know exactly what you are going through and will help you explore your options.

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“What’s My Major?” Day

This event, hosted each semester by The Office of Student Success and The Office of Career and Professional Development, is a great opportunity to work with Success Coaches and Career Advisors to explore major and career options and discover the best fit for you!

Plan for Undeclared Students

What Can You Do with This Major?

When you find a major that seems great, you will want to also understand what you can do with that degree once you graduate. HPU’s career advisors and their career development website will help you understand how your major translates to real-world career paths.

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Career and Professional Development Advisors: Your People

You’ll see them in some of your classes and engage with them in Cottrell Hall. Your Career Advisor will explain the many resources available to you in the Career Center — the headquarters of the years of support and guidance that will lead to your portrait appearing on the HPU Young Alumni Career Wall!

Coffee Connections

Throughout each semester, faculty members host opportunities to meet with students who may have questions about a specific major. Casual in nature, these interactions allow you to connect with faculty, learn more about various programs and identify best-fit majors! You can attend as many of these meetings as you want, and you are always invited to have one-on-one visits with a professor to discuss opportunities within a major.

Peer Career Advisors

Visit with the Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) to get additional support. PCAs help you get started crafting a resume that can lead you to hands-on exploration of summer jobs and internships. Convenient walk-in hours in the Career and Professional Development Office ensure you have continuous support to guide you on your journey.

DISCOVER YOUR ACADEMIC PASSION: STUDENT EXPERIENCES

Olivia Lender, ’22 Associate in Emerging Leader Program, Fidelity Investments

“Coming in undeclared my freshman year, I used the career advisors and my Success Coach in the Office of Career and Professional Development to determine my major. Brandon Floyd, assistant director of career and professional development, conducted a mock interview with me that made an impact on me, and he helped me throughout the application process for my position at Fidelity. Brandon helped prepare me for all the interviews and calmed me down. I would have never survived the interviews without him.”

Jessica Marley, ’22 Product Design Intern, Jonathan Adler

“The Office of Career and Professional Development helped work on my resume and guided me through the process of seeking and applying for internships. They continue to provide me with all of the knowledge to make any application process a breeze. My freshman Success Coach, Akir Khan, has been the most inspiring and motivational mentor. Although he is no longer my Success Coach, he allowed me to realize the importance of persistence and believing in myself. With the help of his constant motivation and guidance, and the help of the entire Student Success Program, I gained the confidence I needed to apply for and land this internship.”

A.J. DiRosa, ’18 Cruise Vacation Agent, Disney Cruise Line

“My biggest advocate and mentor my freshman year was Pam Francisco, my Success Coach. She made sure I took all the steps in the right direction to become established and successful at HPU. Another great resource for me was the Office of Career and Professional Development, which helped me pave the way for my successful year-long internship with The Walt Disney Company, which resulted in my fulltime job offer.”

DAVID R. HAYWORTH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND DESIGN

The David R. Hayworth School of Arts and Design is committed to providing a stimulating and inclusive environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and the intellectual and creative development of both students and faculty. We value the role of the artist and designer as an individual who can facilitate social and cultural change at a local and global level. The faculty at HPU is here to help you find your voice. For those wishing to cultivate and advance their creative and critical skills, we invite you to join one of our outstanding programs.

SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES

Nick Bellamy, ’17, received his visual merchandising degree from HPU. He is now a buyer at Pottery Barn in San Francisco, developing business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the development of the brand, sales and profits for a department or assigned area.

Bridget Anderson, ’21, works for KA DesignWorks, an award-winning, full-service architecture firm as an interior designer. She works with clients on projects ranging from remodels to new homes.

Michaela Mucha, ’18, majored in graphic design and minored in computer science at HPU. She is now a design manager in creative marketing for the Disney+ brand, a part of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution. She provides creative direction, design guidance and approvals on Disney+ branded creative materials.

Noah Sigsworth, ’21, received his instrumental performace degree from HPU. He is currently pursuing a Master of Music in choral conducting at East Carolina University.

During his time at HPU, Noah composed works for the High Point University Chamber Singers and Wind Ensemble.

Bailey King, ’21, is an architecture and design manager for RLA+D studio at Ralph Lauren She is responsible for managing projects for wholesale locations in Canada and the U.S. through the design-to-install phase.

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Ragan Keefer, ’21, received her theater degree from HPU and is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in theater directing at the University of East London.

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Accreditation is a signal to employers that students have been exposed to a certain standard of coursework, facilities and faculty.

Dr. John Turpin, Dean

6 YEARS

OF ACCREDITATION BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF ART AND DESIGN!

MAJORS

• Dance

• Fashion Merchandising

• Graphic Design

• Interior Design

RESOURCES AND

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PRIVATE SCHOOL TO BE ACCREDITED IN NC!

• Music

• Studio Art

• Theater

FACILITIES

The city of High Point is home to the International Home Furnishings Market, held twice a year. At each market, more than 75,000 people and 2,400 firms flock to the City of High Point to exhibit and purchase products that fill 160 showrooms and more than 10 million square feet of display space. Approximately 50% of the wood and 35% of the upholstered household furniture in the U.S. is sold by companies within driving distance of HPU. Our location offers students opportunities for field trips to see industry in action and internships to gain real-world experience. Students receive invaluable learning experiences through guest speakers who offer timely industry updates about their areas of expertise and numerous part-time opportunities to work at the Furniture Market.

STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY

Students studying in the School of Arts and Design have access to cutting-edge equipment including technology labs equipped with laser cutters, CNC routers and 3-D printers that gives students the ability to produce to-scale models of furnishings or products at a degree of detail tempered only by their imagination. They also have access to several Computer-Assisted Design labs, including a 20-plus station Mac lab with Cintiq interactive pen displays that introduce our students to programs like Sketch-Up, CAD, Revit and the Adobe Suite.

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DARRELL E. SECHREST ART GALLERY

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AT ITS BEST

The arts have been the model for experiential learning for centuries. The act of performing and creating is the foundation of our disciplines. At HPU, this happens in the classroom and beyond. For example, as part of a global experience course, music students traveled across Italy, performing at some of the country’s most renowned cathedrals and basilicas, including St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City and St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, while theater students engage in workshops at the Globe Theater in London and the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. Interior design and fashion merchandising students have the opportunity to study in Florence for a full semester to complete certificates tailored specifically for High Point University and our graphic design students have had the honor of meeting with Milton Glaser and Paula Scher of Pentagram during their travels to New York City.

The High Point University Darrell E. Sechrest Art Gallery is primarily an educational gallery that provides High Point University and the greater High Point communities with rotating exhibitions in a range of media. These exhibitions will offer opportunities to interact with exhibiting artists and hear them speak about their work.

Exhibitions involve solo displays from artists currently active in their fields as well as group shows and works from a variety of collections, including HPU’s Permanent Collection, that have a more historic purpose. All exhibitions, gallery talks and openings are publicized locally and regionally and open to the public.

FACULTY AND STAFF

Dr. Jane Nichols brings more than 20 years experience into the classroom. A gerontologist, she continues to research and design commercial interiors for health care, aging and hospitality environments.

CREATIVE ARTS FELLOWS PROGRAM

The Creative Arts Fellows Program provides students a four-year, experiential, team-based scholastic experience with like-minded students. Working with a dedicated director of the program, students are provided personal mentoring, networking travel and opportunities to learn about careers in the ever-changing arts world from scholars and practitioners. The programming is threefold, focusing on community building (personal and professional), experiential learning and leadership development—culminating in a well-rounded graduate who can differentiate him/herself in the public sphere.

Associate Professor Jay Putnam is an active contributor to the American College Theatre Festival and a board member of the North Carolina Theatre Conference. Jay’s many professional directing credits include productions at NC Stage in Asheville and at Triad Stage.

Professor Mark E. Brown teaches courses in ceramics, sculpture, 3D design and contemporary art history. Brown’s award-winning sculptural works engage a nontraditional materiality to form personal and often whimsical commentaries.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

The department offers two degrees focused on graphic design. The BFA, concentration in graphic design, is a professional degree and recommended for those seeking careers in the field of graphic design, while the BA in design studies, concentration in graphic design, exposes students to essential core courses but offers flexibility to those students seeking to combine a minor or other major to help them reach their individual career goals.

INTERIOR DESIGN

STUDIO ART

The department offers two degrees focused on Studio Art. The BFA in General Fine Arts is a professional degree that prepares the student for a career as an artist in a medium of their choice. The BA in Studio Art gives the student a broad exposure to art that offers flexibility for those students seeking to combine a minor or other major to help them reach their individual career goals. Classes range from sculpture, painting, ceramics and digital art to darkroom and digital photography. The faculty focus on a one-on-one approach to develop each student’s expressive abilities.

FASHION MERCHANDISING

The fashion merchandising major within HPU’s School of Arts and Design provides a blend of cross-disciplinary courses in order to provide students with both creative and analytical skill sets to prepare them for entry-level positions in the fashion retail sector. This may include jobs in retail management, merchandising and buying. Careers in fashion merchandising often include merchandise allocation and planning, international sourcing, and branding and marketing within the fashion industry. The major offers experiential opportunities, valuable internships and hands-on learning experiences that will engage students, facilitate learning and deliver a comprehensive foundation of knowledge about the fashion industry.

The interior design program is challenging, rigorous and rewarding. Students graduating from the program are well-versed in a wide vocabulary of design concepts and have the problemsolving skills to apply that knowledge in the field. Many students have gone on to work for some of the biggest names in the interior design and furniture fields, ranging from Interior Architects (IA) to Gensler. The interior design program creates opportunities for students to be exposed to other designers and artists. Designers Libby Langdon and Barclay Butera, among others, come into HPU’s classrooms to share their firsthand knowledge and offer insight to students for their future careers. Opportunities proliferate beyond the International Home Furnishings Market and HPU’s campus. Students are able to study interior design with partner universities in Florence to provide a global edge to this extraordinary degree.

MUSIC

The music curriculum offered at High Point University is unique, innovative and reflective of the highest standards in collegiate music instruction. By utilizing an integrative learning style, our curriculum gives students a comprehensive and thorough understanding of the art of music making in the 21st century. We have been a distinguished All-Steinway School award recipient since 2009.

Some potential areas of secondary emphasis are music business, jazz studies, sacred music, musical theatre, opera, music technology and music education. Because students are given so much flexibility within the degree program, the possibilities for secondary areas are limitless.

DANCE

The Department of Theater and Dance at High Point University proudly offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Arts degree in dance, combining rigorous course work, practical performance and production experience. This degree provides students with the skills needed to prepare them for positions in the professional dance performance world, graduate study or related careers, in which creativity, communication skills and collaborative abilities are essential.

THEATER

The Department of Theater and Dance at HPU is a family of creative, welcoming and supportive peers and mentors. Our small class sizes, active production work and faculty mentorship provide our students with deep and lasting personal and professional relationships. We bring in guest artists each semester, such as acclaimed playwright Jessica Dickey, playwright and broadway actor John Cariani, and other actors from Broadway and film and television.

We teach Stanislavski’s acting principles, the Meisner technique of actor training, a period styles advanced acting class, a devised theater class and several specialized technique classes. Students also get many opportunities to expand on the technical skills gained in high school. We have a full costume shop where we build many of our costumes for productions. We never say no to students who have ideas on how to do things differently. We encourage them to try it and provide the resources and support to see it through.

Combining dance with a minor or other areas of study will provide support for careers in areas such as:

•Arts Management

•Costume, Lighting

•Dance Criticism

•Dance Medicine

•Dance Photography

•Dance Studio Ownership

•Dance Therapy

Ava Anderson, ’20

As a fashion intern at Good Morning America in New York City, Anderson worked with the fashion experts and stylists for Robin Roberts and DiAndre Tristan. She assisted with styling clients, buying trips and experiencing their everyday professional routine. Through her internship, Anderson gained more experience and understanding of the fashion industry in New York City.

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

HPU interior design majors have the unique opportunity to graduate not only with a four-year degree but also with a concentration certificate from the Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute in Florence, Italy. Students have the option to travel abroad in their junior spring semester to study in the geographic heart of design — Italy. Students are immersed in Florentine culture and instructed by professors native to Florence. Students can earn certificates in:

•Furniture Design

•Product Design

•Visual Communication for Fashion

TOP 30 PROGRAM

INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT

HPU's Department of Theater and Dance has been named a Top 30 Program by OnStage Blog for the past FIVE years!

EARL N. PHILLIPS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

High Point University and the Earl N. Phillips School of Business (PSB) are deeply committed to the positive development and education of young people who possess the drive and potential to be successful, contributing members of society. We work with local industry professionals to make sure our curriculum is pertinent and state-of-the-art. Our approach in all of our programs is to provide a practical, applied, experiential education utilizing a variety of teaching methods such as case studies, computer simulations and projects with the local business community. Activities outside the classroom are also viewed as critical elements of an education. Internships, career events, speakers, resumé and interview workshops, etiquette dinners, company tours, national selling competitions, the Elevator Pitch and the Business Plan Competition all provide opportunities to work with the business community to obtain a practical, relevant education.

LOCATION

We are fortunate to be located in the furniture capital of the world, the City of High Point. Our region, the Piedmont Triad, has a population of over one million people. Numerous global companies have a large presence here including Ashley Furniture, Bank of America, Daimler Buses of North America, DT, EY, FedEx, HanesBrands, Honda Aircraft Company, KPMG, Krispy Kreme, Lincoln Financial Group, Old Dominion Freight Lines, Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, PwC, Qorvo, VF Corporation and Volvo.

STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY

The Plato S. Wilson Commerce building houses the W. Allen and Nancy Tilley Trading Room, providing faculty and students with the ability to analyze a vast array of financial and economic data. Access to this data and information supports critical decision-making processes. The trading room includes teaching and research technology, including financial databases, investment software, a stock ticker, dual-screen monitors, smart boards, a world clock and Bloomberg terminal.

THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER

The Entrepreneurship Center fosters innovation and supports business ventures. It emphasizes new entrepreneurial endeavors, sales management and marketing. The center breeds collaboration and creativity. The curriculum is fluid as it remains apace with current business trends and needs. Students learn new venture concepts using real-world scenarios based on the center’s interactions with the local business community and its noted professionals.

MAJORS

• Accounting

• Business Administration

• Entrepreneurship

• Finance

SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES

• International Business

• Marketing

• Sales

Emily Dillon, ’21, works for Gartner as a strategic growth partner for technology and service providers for C-level executives. She provides clients with insights and research on markets, customers, competitors and technologies.

Blake Jones, ’21, works for Qualtrics as a sales development representative. He is responsible for finding clients who could benefit from experiential management software.

Grace McCarthy, ’21, works for NAVEX Global as a senior territory development representative. She is responsible for generating qualified sales opportunities for the account executive team and maintaining routine communication with clients.

Emiliano Martinezdon, ’20, joined Merrill Lynch as an associate financial advisor in New York City. He participated in a 12-month training program focused on private executive services, working with and receiving mentorship from experienced Merrill Lynch financial advisors.

Dakota Tameling, ’22, joined J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. in their rotational analyst program for the mid-market commercial bank. He is responsible for assisting private firms with banking, treasury and credit services.

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Additionally, there are numerous opportunities for students to build great resumés and enhance their best qualities through leadership or membership in PSB organizations:

• Accounting Club

• Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity

• American Marketing Association

• Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society

• Economics Association (HPUEA)

• Entrepreneurship Club

• Floyd T. Craven Investment Club

• Healthcare Management Club

• National Retail Federation Student Association

• PSB Professional Selling Club

• PSB Student Advisory Board

• Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society

HIGHLIGHTED

FACULTY

Phillips Hall is a 27,000-square-foot structure housing classrooms, computer labs, study rooms, boardrooms and faculty offices. It features tiered lecture rooms, a spacious auditorium and conference rooms and is modeled after some of the finest business schools in the country.

The Earl N. Phillips School of Business faculty members focus on student success. Whether a faculty member is teaching, advising, consulting or researching, the primary goal is always to expand the knowledge, improve skill sets and increase the value of our students in the marketplace. Our mission is directly tied to the success of our students. www.highpoint.edu/business

Kathryn Elliott serves as assistant professor of the practice of entrepreneurship and director of the Center for Entrepreneurship. She previously served as the entrepreneur connection vice president for the Greensboro Partnership to develop high-growth entrepreneurial businesses. She also spent 17 years with the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce rising to the level of vice president of entrepreneurship and small business. Professor Elliott teaches entrepreneurial creativity and feasibility, family business management, business modeling/feasibility, strategic entrepreneurship management, and social entrepreneurship.

Dr. Rhonda Butler, director of Strickland Women’s L.I.F.T. Fellowship and assistant professor of management, has earned a reputation as an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and inspiring professor. Dr. Butler earned her Ph.D. in leadership studies with a focus on organizational leadership and management from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Dr. Butler previously served at Bennett College where she taught various business courses, created an academic minor, and established and directed the Entrepreneurship Institute for Young Women.

Dr. Nassir Assar serves as associate professor of economics and MBA program director. He teaches business analytics I, II, and the capstone course that are part of the business analytics concentration. He has taught a myriad of undergraduate and graduate business courses over his career including quantitative analysis and decision-making, finance reporting and analysis, advanced and elementary statistics, econometrics and forecasting, managerial economics, policy and strategy, labor economics and money, and banking and financial markets, to name a few.

ACCOUNTING

The major in accounting is offered to those students who seek preparation to become professional accountants. The degree provides students with the technical and analytical foundation for the discipline of accountancy. Students establish qualifications for careers with public accounting firms, financial institutions, commercial and industrial businesses, government agencies, not-for-profit institutions and other organizations. The accounting program combines general study courses with business and accounting courses, along with significant internship opportunities, to provide students with a total academic experience.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The business administration major provides a challenging curriculum carefully calibrated to meet specific goals and expectations. With 12 elective credits, students may select multiple course combinations in accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, management and marketing, allowing them to tailor their programs to meet personal and professional goals. For example, a student who seeks a position in new product development may select project management, marketing research and marketing management as electives. A student interested in corporate recruitment and/or placement may choose to take human resources management, sales development and labor economics.

FINANCE

The finance major equips the student with qualitative and quantitative skills needed to measure, analyze and evaluate the value and performance of financial assets in multiple asset classes like equity, fixed income and real estate. Students learn to apply this real-world knowledge of financial decisionmaking to the fields of personal wealth management, corporate finance and investment research. Integrated into the finance major are several experiential learning opportunities through national certification programs, such as Bloomberg and Envestnet Institute, the CFA Program and internships. This integrated approach to the major prepares the students for careers in finance and/or graduate study.

BUSINESS FELLOWS

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The entrepreneurship major at High Point University offers a unique combination of courses that provide students with an understanding of entrepreneurial development and management. In addition, students may select from an array of electives through which more specialized business knowledge can be attained.

The Business Fellows Program provides students a four-year, experiential, team-based scholastic business experience with like-minded students. Working with dedicated directors at the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior levels, students are provided personal mentoring, networking, travel and opportunities to learn about business careers and the ever-changing business world from scholars and practitioners. Students will engage in deep interactions with the business faculty from disciplines such as accounting, banking, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, project management, sales and supply chain and then have opportunities to see how these disciplines are applied in real-world business applications. Business Fellows will also have priority access to High Point University’s Innovator in Residence and Entrepreneur in Residence — world leaders who have committed their time and expertise to help HPU students stand out in a crowded market. Business Fellows receive a $3,000 scholarship renewable annually based on academic performance and continued participation in the program. This is in addition to any Presidential or High Point Scholarship. Learn more at www.highpoint.edu/admissions/business-fellows

SALES — PROFESSIONAL SELLING PROGRAM

The mission of the Professional Selling Program is to provide students with the tools and experience to significantly improve their value to the selling profession, to showcase the excellent talent of our students and to give employers a compelling choice of a source for recruiting motivated and qualified new sales talent. The Professional Selling Program is the hub of the sales program’s development, direction and activities. It offers:

• Role-play labs — uniquely furnished individual facilities for sales call role-plays to create a realistic corporate buying environment using digital recording with live streaming to judges’ viewing rooms

• Meet and greet facilities

• Meeting rooms

• Interview spaces

• Sales classrooms

GLOBAL COMMERCE

The global commerce minor is designed to prepare the student to become an international manager or to run a domestic business in a globalized world. Students gain insights into social and global problems. The global commerce minor focuses on international business, international economics and other global courses. The coursework prepares students for entry-level positions in many business and government organizations and is excellent preparation for graduate study in business, government or law.

MARKETING

Marketing is a complex and dynamic element of commerce, essential for the successful practice of business at all levels. Sole proprietorships and Fortune 500 companies alike must successfully implement and monitor their use of marketing in all important aspects, including the development and maintenance of product, price, placement and promotion. Students majoring in marketing receive exposure to these concepts and are given opportunities to develop marketing plans and strategies that will help them better understand the role marketing plays in the 21st century commercial environment. Students studying marketing have opportunities to learn about important marketing functions such as marketing communications, research and management, international marketing, sales, social media and consumer behavior.

ECONOMICS

Economics studies how individuals, firms and societies attempt to satisfy the virtually unlimited wants and needs with limited resources. It is the science of value. The economy is dynamic and interconnected, which is why tomorrow’s business professionals need to understand it. The economics minor changes the way one understands problems, as it emphasizes critical thinking, quantitative analysis and research skill sets valued in all professions. Courses offered cover topics ranging from market structure to fiscal and monetary policy, from public policy labor markets to international trade.

ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION

This annual competition, supported by Truist and the Center for Entrepreneurship at HPU, is open to all undergraduate students. Competitors submit their business plans and present before a panel of judges for the chance at winning start-up funding for their venture. The event provides student entrepreneurs with direct exposure to mentors and potential investors.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Competitiveness in today’s business environment often requires executives and managers to think and act globally. The international business major prepares students to function in entry-level positions within firms selling or operating internationally or in domestic firms which compete with imports or have a culturally diverse customer base. Conducted in cooperation with the Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures, the program prepares the students culturally and professionally for this rapidly expanding field of employment.

NIDO R. QUBEIN SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION

The Nido R. Qubein School of Communication uses top technology and facilities to educate students in a realworld setting. Students majoring in communication have 24-hour access to a state-of-the-art building equipped with the latest professional digital equipment. It includes two high-definition television studios, a gaming and interactive media design lab with dedicated Esports Arena, digital editing bays, a student-run state-of-the-art podcasting studio, an audio recording booth, a neuromarketing analysis lab, and multiple PC and Mac labs. The School of Communication offers majors in:

• Advertising, Public Relations and Strategic Communication

• Event Management

• Game Design

• Hospitality Management

• Journalism

• Media Production

• Social Media and Digital Communication

• Sports Media

• Sport Management

COMMUNICATION FELLOWS PROGRAM

Each year, the top incoming communication majors are granted membership into High Point University’s Communication Fellows Program. The Communication Fellows Program has three tracks: media fellows, sport fellows, and publicity and events fellows. The fellows partake in real-world projects in a client/agency model, work together to develop and oversee unique research projects and travel domestically and internationally to examine trends in the media industry. They will graduate with a polished portfolio, resume and interviewing skills needed to launch a career in the communication industry of their choice.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Communication Fellows receive a $3,000 scholarship renewable annually based on academic performance and continued participation in the program. This is in addition to any Presidential or High Point Scholarship. www.highpoint.edu/communication/ communication-fellows/

MASTER OF ARTS — COMMUNICATION AND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

The MA-CBL degree provides the full complement of analytical and practical success skills resulting in exceptional communicators that employ interdisciplinary principles of business management. This program develops students’ strategic thinking and messaging, relationship building, organizational leadership, logical analysis, negotiation and complex problemsolving abilities. For more information about this program visit www.highpoint.edu/cbl-masters.

SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES

Samantha Garrison, ’16, works as a senior manager of digital innovation at HBO in New York City. She is responsible for leading end-to-end development of brand marketing innovative campaigns, from narrative to creative ideation to development and execution of consumer experiences.

Alana Sullivan, ’22 is a coordinator for partnership services at Wolfpack Sports Properties. In her role, she fulfills contracts for football, baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, and Olympics sports teams.

Mitch Rissmiller ’19, works as a producer for TODAY All Day at NBCUniversal. He writes, produces and edits TODAY in 30 and TODAY TALKS alongside senior broadcast producers to inform digital viewers of the day’s hottest and most buzzworthy stories.

Emmy Beck-Aden, ’22 is an East Coast Page at NBCUniversal in New York City. She serves in a diverse array of assignments with departments throughout the company, including production, business development, public relations and digital.

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HPU Communication Fellows met key staff and toured the YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, California.

HPU STUDENTS have access to world-renowned communicators and media pioneers, such as ABC News American Journalist and Author Byron Pitts, Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph and Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone.

Byron Pitts, HPU’s Journalist in Residence, Co-Anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline”

HIGHLIGHTED FACULTY

Twitter Co-Founder, Biz Stone (on right) speaks with Dr. Qubein

Marc Randolph, HPU’s Entrepreneur in Residence and Netflix Co-Founder

The NQSC recognizes the importance of faculty and student relationships. Through close collaboration with faculty, students have the opportunity to produce radio programming, create news and sports programming for the on-campus television station, develop video games and simulations, and implement advertising and public relations campaigns for clients in the community. www.highpoint.edu/communication

Dr. Nahed Eltantawy, associate dean and associate professor of journalism, was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholar Grant to teach journalism courses at the United Arab Emirates University. Eltantawy has been teaching journalism courses in the United States since 2003.

SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES

John Marsicano, ’15, is a public relations specialist for Magnolia, the brand made famous by Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper.”

Dr. Sarah Vaala teaches undergraduate research methods and a special topics graduate course on media, youth and health. Her research examines various implications of media for youth and families, including ways to design and use media to improve children’s health and learning.

Professor Brian Heagney leads a game design course where communication majors learn the technical and story line creation aspects of working in the gaming industry. And, he teaches it inside of a state-of-the-art game design lab housed in the school.

Brenna Austin, ’16, works in event management and public relations with Entertainment Fusion Group in Los Angeles.

Cassandra Diaz, ’19, is a corporate partnerships and business development account executive for the Chicago Bulls Prior to the Chicago Bulls, she supported the first WNBA Commissioner.

SOCIAL MEDIA AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION

The social media and digital communication major was created to give our graduates the skills that they need to be successful in this quickly evolving field. As social media has grown from a curiosity to a powerful way to communicate, businesses and entrepreneurs value the skills needed to leverage the power of digital communication. The courses within the major build expertise in written communication, video production and graphic design — all invaluable skills in the digital age.

Hospitality majors gain hands-on experience inside the Kahn Hotel, located on HPU’s campus.

EVENT MANAGEMENT

The event management major is uniquely positioned in the School of Communication as a leisure services-based event management program. Our B.A. in event management degree prepares students for a variety of roles in the private, nonprofit, public or corporate sectors, in one of the world’s fastest developing fields of employment. The curriculum combines nine event management courses with core communication offerings as well as experiential research projects, volunteer opportunities, practicums and internships. Planning on Point student club members regularly complete professional certifications and attend regional and national conferences.

GAME DESIGN

Game design students create compelling interactive experiences. Our students are storytellers, critics, artists, advocates and entrepreneurs. Most students are technologically adept and artistically inclined, but above all else they enjoy playing, making and modifying games. Game design graduates find employment in the commercial game industry and the rapidly expanding market for independent games development and are equipped to be game journalists, testers, designers, marketers and writers.

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

The Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management offers a liberal arts foundation combined with substantive management and communication coursework and fieldwork that prepares students to deliver extraordinary hospitality experiences. Students are required to complete a supervised internship and work 800 hours in the hospitality industry to gain valuable on-the-job experiences, build their resumes and apply what they have learned from their coursework. Students can also participate in study abroad programs for expanding their global awareness.

Our Event Management Program has been recognized since 2016 as the Best Event Management Bachelor's Degree by the International Festivals & Events Association. The Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Gold Award, announced during the organization’s annual convention, recognizes the quality, excellence, creativity and achievements of the festival and event industry.

Event management has grown from eight declared majors in 2015 to 80 in 2023. The program also has 40 students in the minor program. In addition to their classwork, event management students are also community partners, volunteering and interning more than 6,000 hours annually with local event-relatedorganizations and facilities as well as several nonprofit organizations.

JOURNALISM

Journalism students tell interesting stories to different types of audiences. Journalists are naturally curious about all sorts of information and enjoy mixing with leaders from the political, economic, sports and entertainment fields. They also have a desire to pass on this information to readers, viewers and listeners. They have an interest in using new technologies to extend their journalistic reach.

Journalism graduates are employed at newspapers, radio and television stations, and websites. Due to their broad skills and storytelling abilities, graduates tend to have careers spanning various types of media.

HPU is the ONLY university in North Carolina to earn this recognition!

MEDIA PRODUCTION

Media production majors will learn the video and audio production skills needed to create narrative, informational and entertainment content within an entrepreneurial perspective that challenges them to create innovative media content, integrate strategic decision-making into their media creation and explore business opportunities that may arise from these new approaches.

SPORTS MEDIA

SPORT MANAGEMENT

The School of Communication offers the sport management major, which requires students to complete a 20-hour core of communication and law courses as well as an internship experience. Students enrolled in the sport management sequence are equipped to work for a variety of organizations within the sports industry such as collegiate athletic departments, professional sports organizations, sports marketing agencies and sports governing bodies. Courses in this major provide students the opportunity to learn critical thinking skills as they relate to the business, financial, legal, ethical and social implications of sports. The sport management program offers students multiple ways to enhance their knowledge, skills and networking abilities within sports in addition to their academic coursework by providing opportunities for them to participate in internships, student club activities, sports industry conferences, guest speaker events and individual advising with faculty.

The sports media major provides students with a strong foundation for a career in the sports communication industry. Students explore the key issues that drive the sports media industry and participate in the production of multimedia sports content. Students learn the structure and techniques of sports broadcasting as both journalism and entertainment. The sports media major prepares students to tell sports stories through analysis, research, writing, audio/visual elements and performance. Students participate in the broadcast coverage of athletic events and learn to work as a member of sports broadcast production teams in the studio and on location in preparation for career opportunities as on-air talent (play-by-play, anchor, reporter, host) for radio, television and online media, as well as behind-the-camera positions producing live and studio sports programs for media outlets and sports organizations.

ADVERTISING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION

Strategic communication encompasses the traditional practices of public relations and advertising and is designed to help various types of organizations (for-profit corporations, health care, education, sports, government, social services and more) accomplish their goals. Courses in this sequence examine organizational problems in areas such as promotion, employee relations and community relations and then draw upon communication and social science theories to find creative communication solutions to these problems.

STOUT SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

The educator preparation programs at High Point University’s Stout School of Education seek to prepare teacher candidates who possess knowledge of the learner. HPU education majors facilitate the skills needed by K–12 students to think critically, problem solve, utilize technology, and communicate and collaborate effectively. With a variety of courses, students have the opportunity to pursue interests and careers related to education but not necessarily K-12 teaching. Students have the option to take interdisciplinary coursework related to one of several specialty areas (policy studies, community engagement, family and society, or psychology) or interdisciplinary courses of their choosing related to their particular interests and aspirations.

$21.4 MILLION for teacher preparation awarded to HPU's Stout School of Education!

1 OF 6 universities in the nation to be awarded a SEED grant in 2022!

THE ONLY university in N.C. to receive a SEED grant in 2022!

The Stout School of Education is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and is ranked in the top 10% of educator preparation programs by the National Council of Teacher Quality.

All of our programs are designed to provide scholars authentic experiences that not only prepare them for the future of learning but enable them to co-create it. Faculty lean heavily on clinical experiences, simulations, experiential learning and problem-based learning to provide scholars with opportunities to think deeply and reflect upon their practice.

THE EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS at High Point University have been approved by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the North Carolina State Board of Education. Based on data released from the most recent report of the North Carolina Educator Evaluation System, graduates of the HPU School of Education perform above the state average as beginning teachers for effectiveness in leadership, working with diverse learners, knowing their content, facilitating learning in the classroom and contributing to the academic success of their students.

STUDENT TEACHING

The Stout School of Education has developed a one-year, 10-12 credit student teaching experience that extends across the final two semesters of study. Using this model, students are afforded the opportunity to work in a classroom for an entire year, which allows them to assume more significant roles in the classroom earlier in student teaching. The student gradually takes on more responsibility in the classroom and eventually is responsible for teaching for the entire school day.

MAJORS

• Elementary Education

• Health and Physical Education

• Middle Grades Education

• Special Education

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FACULTY AND STAFF

Dr. Claire Lambert, associate dean of the Stout School of Education, was a middle school English teacher and a school-based instructional coach before transitioning to higher education. Dr. Lambert is a member of the literacy faculty whose research interests include professional pathways of beginning teachers, writing identity negotiation and young adolescent writers. She is a frequent presenter at national conferences hosted by premier professional organizations such as the Literacy Research Association (LRA), American Educational Research Association (AERA) and Association of Middle Level Educators (AMLE).

EDUCATION FELLOWS

FACILITIES

The 31,000-square-foot facility houses the Stout School of Education and the Department of Psychology in technologically advanced classrooms, computer labs and offices. It features a children’s resource library, methods labs that simulate an elementary classroom for literacy and STEM, and the Sheehy Specialized Curriculum Learning Lab. The LEED-certified building is also setting an example for modern-day energy conservation and green building standards.

Dr. Rick Overstreet, assistant professor of health and physical education, runs a Top Sports program for kids with physical and/or intellectual disabilities at HPU. He is an active member of SHAPE America, NCAAHPERDSM, the United States Center for Coaching Excellence, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, and the National Outdoor Leadership School. Dr. Overstreet has had significant experience in athletic coaching in NCAA Division-I track and field/cross country at both Radford and High Point University.

Dr. Tawannah Allen, associate professor in educational leadership, specializes in early literacy skills for vulnerable children and turn-around strategies for failing schools. Dr. Allen designs and facilitates professional development on the educational trajectory and challenges faced by African-American and Latino male students, while being educated within the public education school system.

The Education Fellows Program provides an integrated academic and experiential opportunity for students who demonstrate exemplary potential and a desire to impact the education profession. The four-year experience focuses on the themes of connection, engagement, challenge and leadership. It supports fellows as they work together in common courses to co-design innovative solutions to educational challenges that are manifested in schools and communities. Opportunities for undergraduate research, professional development and mentorship from faculty and experts within the field are key components of the EDU-Fellows program. For fellows who choose to continue into the B.A. to M.Ed. program, a residency option for completion of the student teaching experience is available through partnerships with local school districts. Education Fellows receive a $3,000 scholarship renewable annually based on academic performance and continued participation in the program. This is in addition to any Presidential or High Point Scholarship.

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B.A. TO M.ED.

Current students are eligible to apply in the junior year of undergraduate study for admission to the B.A. to M.Ed. program in either elementary education or special education: intellectual disabilities. These uninterrupted enrollment plans lead to a bachelor’s degree in elementary or special education and a master’s degree within a total of five years. Academically qualified students follow a prescribed plan of study, which includes enrollment in up to four specialized courses in their senior year that are applied to the graduate degree program upon completion of the undergraduate degree. This allows teacher candidates to complete approximately 25% of their graduate degree while doing undergraduate work. Most Master’s of Education candidates teach full time during their graduate year, allowing newly licensed teachers to have the support of professors they have worked with over the previous four years while engaging in the first year of teaching.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in health and physical education leads to licensure to teach health and physical education in grades K–12. Undergraduate courses focus on nutrition, health issues, motor development, and individual and team sports skill development and analyses. Emphasis is placed on the application of methodologies to the elementary and middle/ secondary settings. The major in health and physical education requires 41 hours of coursework in educator preparation. Minors in health education and athletic coaching are also available.

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in elementary education combines the most current body of knowledge with best teaching practices in K– 6 classrooms. Undergraduate courses focus on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Beginning freshman year, students enrolling in the elementary education program of study are afforded many opportunities to practice their skills in the surrounding school districts with which the Stout School of Education currently partners. Advanced study through the elementary B.A. to M.Ed. program with concentrations in literacy or STEM is available for academically qualified students beginning their senior year.

MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in middle grades education leads to licensure to teach social studies, language arts, science or mathematics to students in grades 6 to 9. Students opting to major in middle grades education will be required to choose one of the four discipline specializations and will take a minimum of 24 content hours of instruction in courses delivered through the David R. Hayworth College of Arts and Sciences in the departments of history, political science, English, biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Undergraduate courses focus on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for each subject area, as well as instructional technology, instructional planning, literacy in the content areas and supporting diverse learners. All students complete a semester-long intensive internship or student teaching experience in a local school. Candidates may pursue the degree only or complete both the degree and the course sequence leading to the Initial Teaching License.

SPECIAL EDUCATION (K–12)

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in special education offers two licensure options to teach in the area of general curriculum or adapted curriculum K–12. Undergraduate courses focus on the teaching methodologies and practices needed to be effective in working with individuals with mild or moderate-severe disabilities in K–12 classrooms. Undergraduate courses focus on the policies and procedures governing the identification, placement and educational programming of special needs students, functional behavioral assessment and behavioral intervention and strategies for collaborating with general educators in inclusion classrooms.

SECONDARY EDUCATION (9-12) PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Discipline majors in secondary education (9–12) are available in biology, comprehensive science, English, social studies and mathematics. Students opting to pursue secondary education licensure will major in the academic department and follow the requirements for that major. Additional coursework in educator preparation will be required, which includes the full-time student teaching experience during the final semester. Students will be counseled primarily by the advisor within the major academic department and will be assigned a second advisor in the Stout School of Education. Successful candidates in the secondary licensure sequence will graduate with a degree in the content area and having satisfied all requirements for the Initial Teaching License.

ACADEMICALLY GIFTED ADD-ON LICENSURE (K–12)

Licensure to teach academically gifted students (K–12) is an add-on program requiring four courses (12 credit hours) which addresses the specific needs and characteristics of the gifted, trends and issues in gifted education, and strategies for differentiating instruction for accelerated learners. This licensure program is offered to teachers currently holding a North Carolina teaching license, as well as current undergraduate students pursuing an initial license through the Stout School of Education.

EMBRACING LIFE SKILLS

SPECIAL SUBJECTS PROGRAM OVERVIEW

SPANISH

Students pursuing a Spanish education licensure (K–12) will major in Spanish through the Department of Modern Foreign Languages within the David R. Hayworth College of Arts and Sciences and follow the requirements for that major. Additional coursework in educator preparation will be required, which includes the semester-long student teaching experience. Students will be advised primarily by the advisor within the Modern Foreign Language Department and will be assigned a second advisor in the Stout School of Education. Successful candidates in the secondary licensure sequence will graduate with a degree in the content area and having satisfied all requirements for the Initial Teaching License.

In addition to coursework, field experiences and an intensive student teaching or internship program in a local school, Stout School of Education students practice the professional skills that will help them earn and maintain employment in the field of education. Students build key professional behaviors across multiple years, receiving feedback and setting goals with support of faculty, cooperating teachers in K-12 schools and HPU supervisors who work with candidates in the field. At the culmination of student teaching, candidates participate in career services workshops, a panel discussion with area school administrators, job fairs and a live mock interview with personalized feedback from a school administrator in a partner district.

CONGDON SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

MAJORS

• Exercise Science (B.S.)

• Health and Wellness (B.A.)

CSHS’S ADVANCED LABORATORIES

STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY

Congdon School of Health Sciences (CSHS) is home to several of the most advanced laboratory and research spaces in the world. The CSHS houses an incredible Human Anatomy Laboratory. The Department of Physician Assistant Studies houses the Center for Medical Simulation (CMS) and the Department of Physical Therapy houses both the Virtual Reality and Clinical Gait Analysis Laboratory (VRCGAL) and the Human Biomechanics and Physiology Laboratory (HBAPL). Our clinical entity: Targeted Enhanced Athletic Movement (TEAM) translates the evidence produced by the HBAPL and by other scientists from around the globe into the clinical practice of injury prevention, athletic development and rehabilitation.

The CSHS has an inter-professional approach to education. Through excellence in teaching, scholarship, evidence-based clinical practice and community engagement, students will experience firsthand what it means to be a scholar and/or a patient-centered, compassionate health care professional, who is dedicated to life-long learning and an inter-professional approach to achieving optimal outcomes with the patients/clients in the communities they serve.

Our students are equipped for graduate programs and quantitative careers because, in addition to life skills, they have ample experience in problem-solving and deductive, analytical and statistical reasoning, plus computing and programming skills. With high-impact practices including faculty/student research collaborations and presenting at major conferences, HPU is preparing health care professionals for the world as it is going to be.

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Dan Tarara is chair of the Department of Exercise Science. He is the 2016 Meredith Clark Slane Distinguished TeachingService Award winner. His research interests and clinical expertise centers on upperextremity injury prevention and rehabilitation in the overhand athlete. He has published manuscripts in international journals such as the British Journal of Sports Medicine and the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy.

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The opportunities provided by the Department of Exercise Science are vast in diverse fields such as athletic training, chiropractic medicine, corporate wellness, occupational therapy, personal training, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, and strength and conditioning.

Exercise science is a discipline dedicated to the study of the human body and its concomitant movement system. The academic focus of the program is necessarily interdisciplinary and, as such, is focused on the structural, functional, behavioral and sociocultural aspects of the human body.

GRADUATE PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

The Bachelor of Arts in health and wellness will prepare students with the essential knowledge and skills to work within health care or the community to provide evidence-based support and leadership in the promotion of healthy behaviors with the goal of increasing health equity and decreasing health disparities. The major will also help prepare students for graduate school in public health, nutrition education or health management/administration, among others.

Health is a structural, functional and emotional state that is compatible with effective life as an individual and as a member of society. Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence. The academic focus of the program aligns with the pillars of lifestyle medicine across the lifespan including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, social connections and avoidance of risky substances.

SCHOOL OF NURSING

THE HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY ADVANTAGE

HPU nursing graduates will be safe, competent and professional nurse leaders and managers of care under the guidance of highly qualified faculty who are eager to share their knowledge and to guide future graduates into the nursing profession. HPU nursing graduates will not only be fully equipped for clinical practice and leadership but will also have premier life skills including business skills needed to lead and manage within variable health care industries. Students will have access to the latest technology, state-of-the-art resources, academic support and a learning environment that supports interprofessional learning and collaboration.

In order to best educate future professional nurse leaders and managers of care, the nursing program is designed to equip graduates with skills necessary to meet the complex health care needs of diverse communities with a focus on health disparities, illness prevention, health promotion and community engagement partnerships. Graduates will also be academically prepared as competitive applicants for future graduate-level programs as they continue with their personal and professional trajectories.

High Point University’s Nursing School is located in the Parkway Commons building. This facility is equipped with 50,000 square feet of state-of-the art resources essential in preparing 21st century nursing graduates for the workforce. The Nursing Skills Lab has 14 diverse manikins and simulators. Along with three high fidelity simulation suites to assure student preparation across the lifespan — adult health nursing, maternal newborn nursing/labor and delivery, and pediatric nursing.

HPU’S LEGACY OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATION

HPU’s health care programs offer innovative technologies and teaching methods. These programs have seen great success, achieved academic prestige and produced graduates who are filling crucial health care positions.

MEET THE DEAN

Dr. Racquel Ingram, RN

Dr. Ingram is the founding chair and dean of the School of Nursing. She is an Amy V. Cockcroft Nurse Fellow in Nursing Leadership and brings 27 years of nursing experience, 25 years as a nurse educator with expertise in nursing curriculum and program development, and 21 years of nursing leadership. Ingram is a member of the North Carolina Board of Nursing currently serving as chair and an RN Nurse Educator at the BSN and graduate degree levels, collaboratively participates in the regulation of nursing practice, policy implementation and chairs several board committees. She is locally and internationally known for her research in health literacy. Her health literacy publications and presentations are geared toward enhancing awareness of health literacy deficits and how social determinates of health impact minority or disadvantaged populations. Dr. Ingram is a member of the National League of Nursing (NLN), the American Nurses Association (ANA), the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI). She is also a manuscript reviewer for MEDSURG Nursing Journal.

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Prepare nurse generalists as safe, competent, diverse professional nurse leaders through education, scholarship, evidence-based practice and best practice models.

Equip nurse generalists with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities to plan, deliver, lead and manage personcentered care that focuses on illness prevention, health promotion and enhanced population health.

Prepare nurse generalists to plan and coordinate quality, fiscally responsible, inclusive care in collaboration with other members of the health care team for diverse communities or populations across the lifespan.

Prepare nurse generalists as professionals with a commitment to lifelong learning, professional development, personal development and graduate education.

INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION

Students in the School of Nursing will have the opportunity to collaborate with Congdon School of Health Sciences departments:

• Athletic Training

• Exercise Science

• Medical Sciences

• Physical Therapy

1 2 3 4 “ HPU Nursing has established agreements for clinical practicum experiences with leading health care organizations within the Piedmont Triad area. $350 50,000 $77,460

• Physician Assistant Studies

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

As the liberal arts heart of High Point University, the School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences houses the foundational disciplines of human knowledge. Our students develop habits and skills in critical reflection, ethical deliberation and aesthetic appreciation that equip them for lifelong learning and success in a wide range of professions. Our fascinating classes and cutting-edge degree programs give students the opportunity to discover and explore more than one major or to supplement their primary course of study with an interdisciplinary minor. The school’s study abroad, undergraduate research and service learning programs combine to furnish students with the knowledge and life skills they need to explore the world, grow themselves and create positive change!

Jacob Lancaster, ’20, majored in religion at HPU and benefited from faculty who cared about his success. During his senior year, he landed a full-tuition scholarship to attend Duke University’s divinity school. During his undergraduate experience, HPU faculty helped Lancaster land an internship at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. He also found a second home in HPU’s Chapel and with the Board of Stewards, a student group that helps shape the weekly worship services and organize service projects. Thanks to these HPU experiences, Lancaster is continuing his dream to become a Methodist pastor.

HPU Votes is yet another way students can practice community-based research and active problem-solving. Managed by the Center for Community Engagement, HPU Votes is an effort to register as many students as possible and then get them to the polls. High Point University was recognized as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting.

MAJORS

• Criminal Justice

• English

• French and Francophone Studies

• History

• Individualized Major

• International Relations

• Philosophy

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Religion

• Sociology and Anthropology

• Spanish

57 study abroad programs for HPU students to live and learn about diverse cultures!

MISSION:

TOGETHER, HUMANITIES AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES FACULTY AND STUDENTS WORK TO BRING PRACTICALITY, IMAGINATION AND DEPTH TO HOW WE THINK, FEEL AND ACT.

Humanities and Behavioral Sciences faculty unite diverse disciplines that generate new research, scholarship and creative expression concerned with how and why shared human experiences matter.

That work forms the basis of our innovative teaching and mentorship and of our commitment to discovering durable, practical ways to create and share knowledge about ourselves and others. Our methods instill curiosity, awareness and resilience as core habits. These habits are foundational to the creative problem-solving, logical reasoning and clear communication necessary for finding significance and success within a strong ethical framework, now and in a dynamic future.

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WORLD LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES

Communicate Across Cultures

The Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures at High Point University is committed to preparing students to be effective communicators within our global community and fostering awareness of cultural differences. Majors in French/Francophone studies and Spanish are offered, as well as minors in Chinese, East Asian studies, French, Italian and Spanish, plus several levels of instruction in other languages. The department works closely with programs across the university, offering the language courses required for completion of the international business major and K–12 certification, as well as language courses to complement majors in international relations and Latin American studies.

SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

Think Globally

The sociology and anthropology major at High Point University provides students with a global understanding of human behavior. Through coursework and hands-on learning experiences, students apply sociological and anthropological theories and methodologies to critically assess situations, beliefs, policies and practices. The program’s emphasis on practical application means that students also learn how to identify solutions to social problems and facilitate positive change at both the organizational and societal levels.

EDUCATION SPANNING FAR AND WIDE

Explore Internationally

In this picture, you see High Point University students who toured historically and culturally significant sites in Scotland as part of a “Maymester” literature course. The class regularly visits Edinburgh, Abbotsford, Ashton Lane Glasgow, Peebles, Melrose, Alloway and Dumfries and enjoys lectures by renowned scholars of Scottish literature at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow. Other global education experiences are taking students to China, Italy, the Czech Republic, France, Peru and Guatemala. The list is only limited by the size of the planet and the imagination.

RELIGION

Examine Deeply

High Point University’s major in religion fosters reflective engagement with some of the world’s most powerful texts, practices, institutions and ideas. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in religion prepares students to pose important questions and empowers them with the critical thinking skills necessary to identify meaningful and nuanced answers to those questions. The curriculum is organized into four areas: biblical studies, ethics, Christian history, and theology and world religions.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Analyze Behavior

High Point University’s Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in criminal justice enables students to explore fundamental questions about human behavior, the nature of crime and the rationales for punishment, treatment and rehabilitation. The program combines engaging classroom lectures with opportunities for students to apply textbook principles to scenarios typically faced by criminal justice professionals. Hands-on opportunities include mock crime scene investigations and mock trials. Students are challenged to explore strategies for addressing complex social problems such as violence, drugs, gangs, sexual assault, juvenile delinquency and terrorism. The curriculum includes coursework in human behavior, social policies, forensics, counseling, trials, rehabilitation, research and management. These opportunities prepare graduates for a wide range of justice-related careers, including federal investigations and homeland security, state and city police work, legal careers, forensics, social work, and law or graduate school.

HISTORY

Prepare for a Changing World

The history major at High Point University prepares students for a changing world by helping them understand their place within the broader human experience. Students develop essential skills in research, analysis, writing and communications that will enrich not only their minds but also prepare them for virtually any career, from business and the law to academia. History students learn to think critically, analyze complex issues and discover meaningful insights.

ENGLISH

Think Creatively

Twenty-first century professions demand a more sophisticated understanding of texts and the contexts that produce them. High Point University’s Department of English prepares students to become creative thinkers and communicators who can thrive in a global information economy. Students may choose a major in either literature or writing or a minor in literature, creative writing, or public and professional writing. All classes emphasize the research and evaluation of information, ethical practice and the human connection achieved through reading and writing.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Cross Boundaries

High Point University’s interdisciplinary major in international relations helps students develop a deep and nuanced understanding of the cultural, economic and political forces that shape relations among different regions and nations. The program combines perspectives of four disciplines: economics, foreign languages, history and political science. Majors develop one or more areas of expertise and are invited to pursue original research and internship opportunities with a variety of international organizations, institutions or agencies.

INDIVIDUALIZED MAJOR

Endless Possibilities

The Individualized Major Program allows selected students to plan an individualized educational program that stands apart from the established majors currently available. Undergraduate students may propose a program and offer appropriate and proper documentation to the Committee on Individualized Majors, which will determine acceptance on the submitted program’s merits. If accepted, the student will be assigned an advisor and assisted in working out a contracted individualized major. Any major program for which a proper pattern of studies exists at High Point University will be considered.

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Shape the Future

Political science majors develop the transferrable research, writing and analytical skills necessary to excel in a changing world. Coursework includes seminars that examine how political scientists analyze and propose solutions to social, economic and political problems. Other courses engage students with many facets of American and international politics. Senior political science majors complete a capstone project through a semester-long internship or an in-depth research project in an advanced seminar. Additional opportunities include off campus study in the U.S. and abroad, political internships and work as research assistants on HPU and government-funded projects.

PHILOSOPHY

Think Critically

The philosophy major at High Point University encompasses a balanced curriculum that spans the discipline of philosophic inquiry and is structured around five core areas of philosophy: ancient, medieval, modern, contemporary continental and contemporary Anglo-American. Courses in these areas provide the foundation for the study of ethics, political philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, logic, critical thinking and aesthetics.

PSYCHOLOGY

Explore New Paths

Students in High Point University’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program in psychology have the opportunity to develop a solid foundation in the discipline, with both introductory and in-depth exploration into subfields of psychology including biopsychology, human development, abnormal psychology, perception, cognition, social and personality. With a strong emphasis on research methodology, psychology majors learn to synthesize information, think critically and adapt to the changing demands of research and experimentation. Students also have the opportunity to pursue researchfocused mentorship with faculty, complete internships and participate in study abroad opportunities.

FRED WILSON SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

High Point University’s Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy is housed with the Congdon School of Health Sciences in a 224,000-square-foot state-of-the-art complex. Students appreciate the space that includes advanced biomedical research areas and standardized client space that records students’ interactions with simulated patients.

PROFESSIONAL FOUR-YEAR CURRICULUM

OVERVIEW

THE FRED WILSON SCHOOL OF PHARMACY fosters the acquisition of knowledge and skills enabling students to design and manage medication therapies. The education students receive positions them to launch their careers in a variety of practice settings or pursue advanced clinical or academic training. Students are able to earn their Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) after six rigorous years of education—two years of pre-professional and four years of professional school. High Point University’s Pharmacy Pre-Professional Track is designed to prepare you for acceptance into the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy. With your success as our top priority, this track provides opportunities to engage in academic and hands-on experiences that will help build your confidence and knowledge while simultaneously expanding your academic skill set.

High Point University Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60603-3499, Phone: 312.664.3575, Fax: 866.228.2631, Website: www.acpe-accredit.org.

HPU’s School of Pharmacy has taken a unique integrative approach in the design of the professional curriculum. The blending of basic and clinical sciences and the applicationbased learning experiences are designed to consolidate information into patient-oriented actions that will create a rich learning environment for students. The close collaboration of faculty throughout the curriculum results in basic pharmaceutical science material (i.e. medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and pharmaceutics) being taught in parallel with corresponding clinical content and joined together throughout the curriculum by application-based courses. This curricular design and faculty collaboration drives the integration of the basic pharmaceutical sciences and the applied clinical sciences, helping students assimilate all aspects of their training into patient care plans. Curricular electives will be provided in the form of certificate programs designed to create deep knowledge expertise of selected disease states while teaching a process of learning that can be used throughout the student’s professional career.

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VISION

To be a premier school of pharmacy advancing education and research that prepares compassionate and inspired health care leaders for the local and global community.

CAREERS IN PHARMACY

There are varied opportunities in the profession of pharmacy including:

• Community Practice

• Hospital and Institutional Practice

• Managed Care Pharmacy

• Medical and Scientific Publishing

• Academic Pharmacy

• Long-Term Care or Consulting Pharmacy

• Pharmaceutical Industry

• Government Agencies

• Hospice and Home Care

• Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Trade or Professional Associations

• Uniformed (Public Health) Services

• Clinical Outpatient Disease Management

• Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice

MISSION

To provide an extraordinary pharmacy education through the integration of biomedical and clinical sciences that enables future pharmacists to excel in a dynamic health care environment as a member of the health care team.

FRED WILSON SCHOOL OF PHARMACY POINTS OF DISTINCTION

1. A six-year program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree: two years pre-pharmacy and four years professional curriculum

2. Strong foundation in the basic sciences supported and integrated with the clinical curriculum

3. Opportunities for hands-on research in substance use disorders, infectious diseases, metabolic disorders, oncology and pharmaceutics

4. Instruction via simulated live patient encounters

5. Longitudinal patient experiences beginning in the second semester

6. Collaborative interdisciplinary training with physician assistant and physical therapy students

7. Specialty certificate training in common diseases such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, long-acting injectables and contraception as well as immunization training

8. Instructional emphasis on patient and inter-professional communication

9. Emphasis on innovative problem-solving skills

10. Low student-to-faculty ratio

11. No impersonal video conference courses

PRE-PHARMACY OVERVIEW

Program Overview

HPU’s Pharmacy program is a six-year program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The program only requires two pre-pharmacy years to apply for the professional program leading to licensure. It is not necessary to have completed a baccalaureate degree because students have the prerequisite knowledge to be successful in HPU’s pharmacy program and the profession of pharmacy after these two years of pre-pharmacy coursework. Since students are not required to complete a four-year degree to be eligible to apply, they save tuition and living expenses for two years and gain two extra years of pharmacist earning potential.

With your success as our top priority, HPU’s Pharm.D. program provides opportunities for you to engage in academic and hands-on experiences that will help build your knowledge and skills while simultaneously accumulating a wealth of patient care experience. Students learn from both discovery scientists and clinicians, recognized nationally and internationally as leaders in their fields, as you become the medication therapy expert.

HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PHARMACY DIRECT ENTRY EARLY ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM

A direct entry, early acceptance program is available for top academic students who intend to enroll in HPU’s Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Direct Entry students meeting these standards will:

• Receive a priority interview with School of Pharmacy faculty during Presidential Scholars Weekend prior to their first year in the pre-pharmacy curriculum

• Admissions deposit waved for the School of Pharmacy

• Earn select status as a Pharmacy Scholar

• Advising from Pharmacy faculty

Once enrolled at HPU, students granted early assurance acceptance with Direct Entry must:

• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 – 4.0 in the overall and core required science and math courses while completing the required pre-pharmacy curriculum at HPU

• Maintain good character and a positive student life record

• Make no grades below C-

• Submit an application to PharmCAS the fall before the year they wish to enter the Doctor of Pharmacy program

HPU PRE-PHARMACY TWO-YEAR CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

RESOURCES AND FACILITIES

OVERVIEW

At 224,000 square feet, Congdon Hall houses HPU’s Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy and the Congdon School of Health Sciences. The School of Pharmacy includes medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and pharmaceutics laboratories with state-of-the-art molecular biological equipment and analytical instrumentation, cell culture and microscopy facilities as well as pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. Unique teaching spaces include an unmatched Pharmacy Skills lab and a standardized client suite where students’ interactions with patients are recorded to allow for critiquing.

Centrifugal sieve: Students will use this to prepare powder blends to compress into tablets.

Powder blender: Mixes powders intimately to provide product content uniformity.

High-shear granulator: Where the granulation takes place by mixing water with powders to provide larger granules.

Fluid bed dryer: Dries wet granulation by blowing hot dry air up through the powder bed.

Tablet press: Compresses the powder mixtures and granulations into pharmaceutical tablet dosage forms.

Tablet film coater: This applies a film coat to compressed tablets to either protect or provide elegance to tablet dosage forms.

Lab scale freeze dryer: Freeze dries the solutions of drugs and

sugars, removing water to render the drug completely dry without heat.

High performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC’s): Three HPLC machines will be used to evaluate content of drug in the tablet solution.

Balances and scales: Used to weigh smaller to larger amounts of drug and ingredients in preparing tablets and capsules.

RotoVap: Chemical solution dryer that removes solvent by heat and vacuum to isolate drug crystals.

Miscellaneous test equipment: Students will use these pieces of equipment to evaluate the quality of the products they’ve made. They include a Carver hydraulic press, tablet friabilator, tablet disintegration tester and tablet dissolution apparatus.

DIFFERENTIAL ADVANTAGES OF THE PHARM.D. PROGRAM AT HPU

• The groundbreaking HPU School of Pharmacy Integrated Learning Model weaves foundational basic science courses with practical clinical experience throughout the Pharm.D. program to develop stronger problem-solving skills and the opportunity to combine classroom learning with real-world application

• Opportunity to obtain specialty certificate training in selected disease states such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease

• Standardized live patient interactions beginning in the first semester prepare students for patient care

• Interdisciplinary, collaborative team approach to health care

• Opportunities to conduct biomedical research in funded laboratories with nationally and internationally recognized scientists

• One month licensing board preparatory course the semester before graduation

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WANEK SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES

MAJORS

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Biochemistry

• Neuroscience

BIOLOGY

• Physics

From field research on aquatic ecology to studying the physical adaptations of plants and the molecular microbiology of infectious diseases, HPU biology majors explore a dynamic array of courses and experiences. One-on-one interactions with outstanding faculty, summer research experiences and internships are only a few of the opportunities available to students pursuing a degree in biology at HPU.

Why should I major in biology at HPU?

• Jobs in health care consistently rank among the highest in-demand jobs in the U.S. Our health science track can prepare you with the coursework needed for these professional programs.

• Coronavirus/Covid-19. Cancer. Climate Change. Through biology, you can be part of the solution to some of the world’s greatest challenges.

• In the midst of our planet’s sixth major mass extinction, the demand for citizens equipped with the knowledge and skills to solve current and future ecological and environmental challenges is greater than ever.

• Biology sharpens critical thinking and analytical skills, which are applicable to a variety of professional positions, even outside of the sciences.

• We are standing at the precipice of a DNA revolution — our cellular and molecular biology track will prepare you for a future in these cutting-edge fields.

The mission of High Point University’s Wanek School of Natural Sciences is to foster in students the knowledge, talent and leadership skills that will allow them to make significant contributions to our understanding of the natural world; to help solve problems related to the changing earth, human health and the environment; and to distinguish themselves in their professions as creative, ethical leaders who are socially engaged, historically informed and who value diversity of thought.

CHEMISTRY

With a spirit of exploration and engagement through rigorous laboratory research, chemistry majors are anchored in experiential learning opportunities that help them explore and create a new knowledge of molecular-scale phenomena.

Within a community of more than 450 scientist scholars from five different disciplines, our faculty are internationally recognized for their scientific expertise, published research and innovative approaches to undergraduate education.

Why should I major in chemistry at HPU?

• Chemistry majors will be relied upon to resolve many problems of the world such as green energy, eco-friendly food production, waste management and recycling.

• Chemists are responsible for many of the life-saving drugs currently available.

• Chemistry connects physical, life and applied sciences thus preparing you for a variety of career paths. Often considered the central science, chemistry is essential for understanding biology, geology, physics and astrophysics.

• Chemistry as an undergraduate major allows you to explore many research projects before confirming your graduate or professional school path.

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Faculty invite students to work with them on their own research projects in areas including:

• Cancer biology

• Entomology

• Molecular mechanisms of embryonic development in zebrafish

• Molecular microbiology of infectious diseases

• Physiological adaptations of plants to environmental stress

• Physiology of hibernation in marmots

• Plant genetics and breeding

HPU students, Thomas Boudreaux and Kyle Corcoran, joined Dr. Brad Barlow, (pictured above), assistant professor of astrophysics, on his fourth trip with HPU students to the Andes mountains. There, they observed stars with the CTIO/SMARTS 0.9-meter telescope at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, one of the most well-known observing sites for professional astronomers in the world. While at the observatory, they worked with researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to observe pulsating white dwarfs, which are dead, remnant stars that show variable brightness due to vibrations. The pulsations are useful in helping determine important properties of the star, such as mass, radius, temperature and density.

HPU’s Department of Chemistry earned the ACS (American Chemical Society) certification approval for their Bachelor of Science in chemistry degree by the American Chemical Society’s Committee on Professional Training.

This certification recognizes that HPU’s chemistry program provides academic excellence to students, growing their intellectual, experimental and communication skills to become effective scientific professionals.

BIOCHEMISTRY

The B.S. degree in biochemistry incorporates math, physics, biology and chemistry, offering breadth as well as depth in preparation for advanced study in medicine, the health sciences and biomolecular processes.

Biochemistry majors are encouraged to engage within and beyond the sciences to develop critical thinking and the ability to access and analyze information and ideas across disciplines. They often apply for undergraduate research programs or internships.

Students have presented research at the ACS Meeting, SERMACS, Big South Undergraduate Research Symposium, and participated in the National Science Foundation sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduate Summer Internships.

Nearly $440,000 awarded to HPU's Dr. Heather Miller, associate professor of biochemistry, to continue research on antibiotic resistant bacteria.

The grant money will be used to help nine HPU undergraduate students conduct summer research and purchase new instrumentation, reagents and services for these labs.

NEUROSCIENCE

The neuroscience program provides students with interdisciplinary curricular options that range from the generalized to the specialized and that prepare them for a wide variety of post-baccalaureate goals within their field (e.g., careers in biomedical research; professional programs in the health sciences, such as medical school). Within our curricula, special emphasis is placed on science as a process, supported by a conceptual understanding of basic principles in neuroscience. To this end, hands-on, experiential learning opportunities are abundant, both within classrooms and teaching laboratories and through original research.

The careers available to a student with a B.S. in neuroscience overlap significantly with careers available to students with either a biology or psychology degree. Below are some examples of career opportunities for students graduating with a BS in neuroscience.

Behavioral Neuroscience Track

• Psychometrist

• EEG Technologist

• Public Policy

• Residential Counselor

• Clinical Research Assistant

• Special Education Assistant

• Patient Care Assistant

• Law Enforcement

• Advertising/Marketing

Neurobiology Track

• Laboratory Technician

• Medical Health Care Manager

• Pharmacy Technician

• Medical Technician

• Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician

• Sales Engineer

• Natural Sciences Manager

Both Tracks

• Pharmaceutical Sales

• Science Writer

• Science Advocacy

• Nonprofit Work

• Health Educator

• Forensic Science Technician

• Regulatory Affairs Specialist

• Lab Animal Care Technician

PHYSICS

Physics is the study of the universe, from fundamental particles to galaxies and beyond. Its language is mathematics, its domain is the universe and its applications are as diverse as science itself. A primary goal of physics is to discover the underlying laws that govern matter and its interactions. HPU’s Department of Physics believes that students should approach their university education as scientists—by posing interesting questions and exploring new answers. Classes, lab experiences and undergraduate research projects with faculty equip physics majors with a strong understanding of fundamental physics.

Why Major in Physics at HPU?

If you are looking to enter the workforce right after graduation, your degree will open up a range of possibilities. Physics graduates work in such diverse fields as engineering, computer or information systems, medical technology, technical writing, finance and education. If you choose graduate school, an undergraduate degree in physics is excellent preparation for graduate studies in a number of fields including astronomy, earth and atmospheric science, biophysics, mathematics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and nuclear engineering, to name just a few.

What Can I Do with This Major?

With strong problem-solving skills and theoretical understanding, experience in designing and carrying out experiments, and extensive application of computational modeling and computer programming, our graduates are prepared for a variety of careers and graduate programs in science that are as diverse as our students themselves.

The Natural Sciences Fellows Program will enrich the academic experiences of students who show exceptional promise by providing them with unique, personalized, professional development training that prepares them to be leaders in their field. Key elements of the program include one-onone coaching on professionalism with award-winning faculty mentors; backstage access to networking opportunities with world-renowned scientific researchers, inventors and physicians; priority access to research opportunities within the natural sciences and leadership roles as peer mentors within their undergraduate programs and as innovators within the broader scientific community.

As a result of participation in this unique program, Natural Sciences Fellows will distinguish themselves from their peers as they enter the workforce or graduate/professional programs as poised, confident leaders who have mastered both the hard and soft skills that ensure success in their profession.

SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM IN THE SCIENCES (SURPS) AT HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY (HPU)

Students pursuing an undergraduate natural science degree have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on an eight-week summer research project. Students live on the HPU campus, interact with other students (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, neuroscience and physics majors) in the program and have the opportunity to present the results of their work at the end of the program during a summer symposium. The Summer Undergraduate Research Program in the Sciences (SURPs) is organized by the Wanek School of Natural Sciences in collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works.

FACILITIES

The Wanek School of Natural Sciences is a $65 million, 128,000-square-foot facility that features four stories of innovative lab and classroom space, as well as the Culp Planetarium. The 6,000-square-foot planetarium and lecture space includes 125 seats and a 50-foot dome with a 4K projection screen and a state-of-the-art surround sound system. The facility is equipped with programming to teach astronomy, earth science, anatomy and a variety of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) lessons for university students, as well as elementary, middle and high school-age groups in the community.

The Caine Conservatory provides 15,000 square feet of space for students and faculty to conduct botanical research and propagate plants for the Mariana H. Qubein Arboretum and Gardens. A classroom, working greenhouse, the Butterfly Cafe and planting display space are housed in the facility.

The Wanek School of Natural Sciences, Culp Planetarium and Caine Conservatory are part of High Point University’s $250 million Innovation Corridor. Since 2005, HPU has invested $250 million in STEM programs, faculty and facilities. The result is a half-mile stretch of campus that HPU’s scientists call home. The Innovation Corridor is one of the university’s single largest investments and reflects HPU’s commitment to preparing students for the world as it’s going to be.

NATURAL SCIENCES FELLOWS PROGRAM

WEBB SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

MAJORS

• Actuarial Science

• Computer Engineering

• Computer Science

• Cybersecurity

• Data Analytics and Statistics

• Data Science

• Electrical Engineering

• Mathematical Economics

• Mathematics

The Webb School of Engineering serves as an anchor for HPU’s Innovation Corridor, which represents a $250 million investment in faculty, technology and facilities that foster the university’s STEM programs. Recently renovated to transform classrooms into spaces equipped for experiential learning, it’s typical to find students utilizing the Maker Space working on class assignments or experimenting with the state-of-the-art equipment, from 3D printers to computer-controlled routers, working in the cybersecurity lab to practice thwarting cyber threats or working on class assignments and faculty-student research in the math learning lab.

VISION

Deliver world-class educational opportunities to students in computing, engineering and mathematical sciences.

MISSION

The Webb School of Engineering is dedicated to providing an extraordinary education with accomplished faculty in engineering, computing and mathematics through the delivery of an innovative, hands-on and competitive curriculum that prepares graduates for a rewarding career or admission into graduate school. The Webb School of Engineering is committed to:

• Providing an academically rich environment that encourages intellectual curiosity

• Developing technical competence within a liberal arts framework

• Fostering independent thought and critical thinking to solve modern engineering, computing and mathematical problems in an ethical, socially-responsible and sustainable manner

Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder and HPU's Innovator in Residence, met with engineering and robotic students to share his innovative experiences and the importance of life skills and values.

He also reviewed designs for a lunar rover presented by the robotic team's president Matt Costantino, a junior electrical engineering major.

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SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

Dr. William Suchan Founding Chair, Department of Computer Science Associate Professor

Dr. Suchan earned his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and spent three decades as a commissioned Army officer. During that time he earned both a master’s and Ph.D. in computer science from Arizona State University, focusing on information security.

Dr. Suchan came to High Point University in 2013 and in 2019 was selected as the founding chair of the Department of Computer Science. He teaches courses in web development, programming, cybersecurity, database systems and software engineering.

Dr. Claire McCullough, P.E. Founding Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor

Dr. McCullough received her bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Vanderbilt, Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Tennessee, respectively, and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Alabama.

Dr. McCullough has over 30 years’ experience in engineering practice and education, including industrial experience at the Tennessee Valley Authority and the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, and 20 years as a professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

FACULTY

Department of Computer Science

Dr. William Suchan, Founding Chair and Associate Professor

Dr. Mike Dalton, Assistant Professor

Mr. Roger Shore, Associate Professor

Dr. Kimberly Titus, Assistant Professor

Dr. Yong Wei, Professor

Dr. Lloyd Williams, Associate Professor

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Dr. Claire McCullough, PE, Chair and Professor

Dr. Sean Johnson, Assistant Professor

Dr. Hilda Goins, Assistant Professor

Dr. Eve Klopf, Associate Professor

Dr. Dandrielle Lewis Chair, Department of Mathematical Sciences

Associate Professor

Dr. Lewis received her B.S. from WinstonSalem State University in 2001, her M.S. from the University of Iowa in 2006 and her Ph.D. From SUNY Binghamton in 2011. She was previously an associate professor of mathematics and the director of the liberal studies program at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where she served for eight years before joining HPU in 2019.

Dr. Lewis has research interests in finite group theory, diversity and inclusion for women in STEM, and interdisciplinary research, and she has publications in each of those areas. She has received local and national awards for educational, teaching and leadership excellence.

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Dr. Dandrielle Lewis, Chair and Associate Professor

Dr. Lisa Carnell, Professor

Dr. Edward Fuselier, Associate Professor

Dr. Jenny Fuselier, Associate Professor

Ms. Melissa Glass, Instructor

Dr. Adam Graham-Squire, Associate Professor

Dr. Robert Harger, Professor

Dr. Niloofar Ghorbani, Associate Professor

Mrs. Patricia O’Connor, Instructor

Dr. Karen O’Hara, Associate Professor

Mr. Tremaine Skeen, Instructor

Dr. Brielle Spencer-Tyree, Instructor

Dr. Laurie Zack, Associate Professor

Dr. Omar Saldarriaga-Ortiz, Assistant Professor

Dr. Jakub Michel, Assistant Professor

Dr. Pujita Sapra, Assistant Professor

ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

The actuarial science major at High Point University was specifically designed in consultation with local actuaries to give students the best possible preparation for an actuarial career. Courses in finance, economics and statistics have been accepted by the Society of Actuaries as satisfying its VEE requirements in corporate finance, micro- and macroeconomics, and applied statistics.

The goal of the program is to produce graduates who have passed the first two actuarial exams (probability and financial mathematics), completed the Society of Actuaries VEE requirements and have developed through their coursework the skills to succeed in the actuarial profession. Through classroom studies and internships, students are equipped with the skills necessary for the ever-changing global marketplace.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

The primary goal of the computer science major is to develop the aptitudes and analytical skills required for the use and understanding of computer science. The curriculum is designed to allow exceptional students to excel in their area of interest. The professors strive to guide the students in discovery and learning of new ideas, rather than just presenting carefully structured theories. Applications are used throughout to illustrate and create new material. Most topics are developed by means of interplay between applications, problem-solving and theory. Early courses are designed to appeal to a broad audience of university students, while higher-level courses are more focused.

COMPUTER ENGINEERING

A Bachelor of Science in computer engineering prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware, embedded systems, software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks. A computer engineering graduate is able to design and implement a computer system for general purpose or embedded computing. Students learn to incorporate best practices and state-of-the-art solutions into a variety of computing problems in an ethical and socially-responsible manner. This includes systems which have both hardware and software components, whose design requires a well-defined interface between the two, and the evaluation of the associated trade-offs. Graduates will have strong communication skills and are capable of communicating with a range of audiences, as well as the ability to work as a productive member of an interdisciplinary team.

CYBERSECURITY

The primary goal of the cybersecurity major is to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities required in the cybersecurity workforce. The coursework is grounded in computer science and students first gain a thorough understanding of the technical underpinnings of the discipline. After learning information security basics, students will move into areas such as cryptography, operating systems, networks, penetration testing, malware and reverse engineering. A state-of-the-art laboratory allows students to gain hands-on experience with modern software tools on a variety of virtual machines. Co-curricular activities such as cyber competitions allow students to enhance and refine their skill sets.

DATA ANALYTICS AND STATISTICS

The ability to collaborate in order to help others find answers to their questions lies at the heart of data analytics. Data analytics informs fact-based decision-making by combining advancements in technology, mathematical and statistical reasoning, and machine learning methodologies to identify patterns and make predictions using large existing data sets. An effective data analyst not only has the ability to discover structure within the data but also excels at communicating ideas and results to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge. At HPU, our analytics students take courses in statistics, mathematics and computer science. The data analytics and statistics skills learned in our program are applied to jobs in industry, government, banks, academia and as consultants.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

A Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering is a professional degree program that prepares students for careers in electrical engineering. The degree provides students with the necessary technical managerial, science and mathematical skills to enter the workforce in the design, application, installation, manufacturing, operation and maintenance of a wide range of electrical systems including, but not limited to, communications systems, control systems, power engineering, RF circuit design, semiconductor fabrication and characterization, and more. Students gain hands-on experience throughout the program and learn the foundational electronics, mathematics, physics, chemistry and computing necessary to solve real-world problems in an ethical and socially responsible manner. Graduates will have strong communication skills and are capable of communicating with a range of audiences, as well as the ability to work as a productive member of an interdisciplinary team.

MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS

Economics is no longer as simple as “supply and demand.” Economics is becoming an increasingly technical field that now makes use of almost every area of mathematics. A solid background in mathematics will give those wishing to excel in economics-related professions a distinct advantage over the competition.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at HPU offers a B.S. in mathematical economics for students wishing to study the deep interplay between mathematics and economic theory. Techniques mastered in mathematics, statistics and economics courses provide the tools necessary to gain a rich understanding of economic models and the confidence to apply mathematics to real-world applications.

DATA SCIENCE

The goal of the data science major is to prepare students to combine computing skills, machine learning techniques and knowledge of mathematics and statistics to extract meaningful insights from data generated in their chosen domain of expertise. The curriculum has been carefully designed to ensure students have not only theoretical knowledge but also hands-on experience in the realm of big data.

MATHEMATICS

The mathematics major promotes excellence in critical thinking and mathematical reasoning through creative inquiry and problem solving, creating an environment that allows students to discover the beauty and power of mathematics and its applications. The mathematics major prepares graduates for graduate school and careers as a mathematician. Students apply learned mathematical knowledge to jobs in industry, academia, K-12 or as consultants. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of mathematicians and statisticians is projected to grow 31% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. Top employers of mathematicians are the federal government and scientific research and development companies.

HAVE YOU MET THESE

GLOBAL LEADERS?

High

Point University Students Have.

Regardless of their major, all HPU students have the chance to learn from and interact with these industry game changers.

Apple Computer

Steve Wozniak Apple Computer Co-Founder Innovator in Residence

Russell Weiner Domino’s CEO Corporate Executive in Residence

Dee Ann Turner Former Vice President for Talent at Chick-fil-A Talent Acquisition Expert in Residence

Dr. John C. Maxwell

Bestselling Author and Internationally Renowned Leadership Expert Executive Coach in Residence

William “Bill” E. Kennard Chairman of AT&T’s Board of Directors and Former U.S. Ambassador Global Leader in Residence

Dean Cain Famed Actor, Producer, Television Presenter and Football Player Actor in Residence

Bob Ryan Famed Boston Globe Sportswriter Sports Reporter in Residence

Ellen Zane CEO Emeritus of Tufts Medical Center Health Care Executive in Residence

Scott McKain Bestselling Author, Business Consultant and Trainer Distinction and Relevance Expert in Residence

Sue Downes CEO and Co-Founder of MyEyeDr. Health Care Expert in Residence

Cynt Marshall CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and Former Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at AT&T Sports Executive in Residence

Marc Randolph Netflix Co-Founder Entrepreneur in Residence

Byron Pitts Co-Anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline” Journalist in Residence

Joe Michaels

22-year Former Director of the NBC “TODAY” Show Broadcaster in Residence

This is just a glimpse at the list of industry titans who are attracted to HPU’s campus to mentor students. To see the full and ever-evolving list of innovators, scan the QR code here:

STRAIGHT

FROM THE

STUDENTS COLLABORATE WITH APPLE CO-FOUNDER

Steve Wozniak visits campus several times each year, attending classes, holding small group discussions, giving advice and guiding engineering school students in special projects.

“For a computer science major, meeting Steve Wozniak was really helpful and beneficial to see his insight into how computer science and technology are helping society. HPU opens the door to a lot of people who could really help connect you with your career.”

— Caitlin Black, ’25

STUDENTS

BRYON PITTS, CO-ANCHOR OF ABC’S “NIGHTLINE” MENTORS STUDENTS ON THE ART OF STORYTELLING

Focusing on the art of storytelling and emphasizing the importance of clear communication, Bryon can regularly be found inside HPU’s state-of-the-art TV studio forming lasting relationships with students.

“The Access to Innovators Program at HPU is one of the many things that has truly set me up for success. Being able to meet professionals and build relationships with them is like nothing else. It’s because of the program that I’ve been able to develop not just a professional but a personal relationship with Journalist in Residence Byron Pitts. The chance to work with him and ultimately land an internship alongside him wouldn’t have existed without HPU.”

— Joe Maronski, ’23

FORMER CHICK-FIL-A V.P. ADVISES HPU STUDENTS ON ACING THE INTERVIEW

Dee Ann Turner, Talent Acquisition Expert in Residence, spoke to several student groups discussing three things she wished she had known before entering the world of work. She emphasized to students the three truths to crushing their careersmastering relationships, navigating landmines and self-development.

“I always learn something new from her after each of her visits. My biggest takeaway from her talk with L.I.F.T. was the idea of responding to what she refers to as ‘landmines or unexpected situations’ in the workplace with a teachable spirit and resilience. The Access to Innovators Program is so unique to HPU and one of the reasons I decided to attend this university.”

— Julia Velasquez, ’23

NBA’S DALLAS MAVERICKS HOST HPU STUDENTS FOR EXTERNSHIP

The executive leadership of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team, including CEO Cynt Marshall (pictured center), HPU’s Sports Executive in Residence, has hosted groups of HPU sport management students for a unique externship at the team’s headquarters multiple times over the last several years. With each externship experience, students have the opportunity to connect with and learn from NBA leaders during the hustle and bustle of game day. They shadow staff to learn how to work together to produce an experience that fans love while implementing values-based leadership throughout their organization.