Special Academic Opportunities

COLLEGES OF THE FENWAY (COF)

Emmanuel and four of its neighboring colleges—Massachusetts College of Art and Design, MCPHS University, Simmons University and Wentworth Institute of Technology—comprise the Colleges of the Fenway consortium, a collaboration that benefits students by offer in crossregistration to second-semester freshmen or above at no additional cost when within the 12-20 credits for full time load/tuition during the fall and spring semesters. During summer sessions, students who enroll via the cross-registration process will pay Emmanuel tuition. Mass Art does not participate in summer cross-registration and any courses completed at Mass Art over the summer should follow the Study Off Campus and transfer credit process and policies. Students may take up to two courses each semester at a COF institution. Courses completed via the cross-registration process are considered in-residence and the COF course grade is posted on the Emmanuel transcript and calculated into the Emmanuel GPA. In addition, students benefit from common social events and access to the academic resources and services of all five institutions. Emmanuel students enjoy all the advantages of a small college environment while having access to resources equal to those of a major university. Students can begin cross registering in their second semester at Emmanuel.

The COF minor in Africana Studies is a collaborative program between Emmanuel College and Simmons University . Please see your academic advisor for minor course requirements.

HONORS PROGRAM

The Emmanuel College Honors Program invites highly motivated and talented students to participate in academic opportunities that prepare them for advanced study and successful competition for scholarships and fellowships. The program develops high-level skills in creative, critical and ethical thinking and communication. It also provides students with teamwork and leadership skills in honors courses (labeled with HONOR course prefix) and through service and research opportunities. In order to graduate in the Honors Program, a student is required to complete four honors courses, to complete the “Honors Experience,” which may involve working with a faculty member as an Instructional Assistant (Fellow) or a Research Assistant, or participating in a study abroad experience; and to work toward distinction in the field within his/her own major. Honors Program completers will have the Honors Program notated on the final official transcript at the time of graduation.

INDIVIDUALIZED MAJOR

The individualized major (IM) is designed for students whose career goals and intellectual interests can best be served through a carefully constructed individualized major program. The individualized major is appropriate for highly motivated and selfdirected students. Students who choose an individualized major work closely with a faculty advisor throughout their program and are encouraged to begin planning their program as early in their academic career as possible. Information about designing and submitting an IM for approval is available from academic advisors or in the Office of

Academic Affairs. As with all majors, and individualized major at a minimum must consist of no less than 10 courses (40 credits), two courses at the 3000 level and a credited capstone experience. The capstone may or may not be a specific course within a department, a directed study, or a credited internship experience.

INTERNSHIPS AND PRACTICA

Internships and practica are an integral part of an Emmanuel education. Through an internship or practicum, a student can work in a professional setting, gaining new insights on classroom learning while obtaining practical job experience. All departments at Emmanuel provide the opportunity for students to receive credit for off-campus academic experience through internships and practica. An internship may consist of work, research and/or observation. Internships are directed by an instructor of the College and supervised on location by personnel of the sponsoring organization. A practicum consists of clinical experience closely related to the student’s field of concentration. Practica are coordinated by an instructor of the College and supervised in the clinical setting by a qualified professional. . Internship and practica experiences must be conducted in the semester in which the student is registered for the associated course.

Ordinarily, no more than four to eight credits are accepted from internships toward fulfillment of the undergraduate degree requirements. Transfer credit will not be awarded for internships or practica completed through other institutions, including study abroad. Internships with an academic component completed through an approved Emmanuel College study abroad program may be eligible for free elective credit upon review, but may not fulfill major internship or practica requirements. Internships for academic credit are available to upperclass students and non-credit, independent internships INT1010 are available to sophomores and above, once the required INT1001 Career Planning and Engagement course is taken.

DIRECTED STUDIES

Directed studies give students at an intermediate or advanced level an opportunity to work closely with a member of the faculty on a topic of interest that is not available in the general curriculum. Directed studies are usually offered to majors in a department and are subject to departmental guidelines.

PRE-MEDICAL, PRE-DENTAL, PRE-VETERINARY PROFESSIONS PREPARATION

Admissions requirements for medical, dental, veterinary and optometry schools are standardized by the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Although it is possible to prepare for admission to these schools by majoring in any discipline, the required courses are most readily obtained by majoring in a science such as biology or chemistry. Since all professional schools differ, it is important for students to obtain admissions material from schools in which they are interested and familiarize themselves with the specifics of each institution.

Any student planning a career in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry should contact the Chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee at the earliest possible date to plan a program and obtain information about application procedures. Please see page 144 for additional information.

PRE-LAW PREPARATION

Most liberal arts majors are considered preparation for law school. A Pre-Law Advisory Committee assists students in planning and applying to law school. Please see page 143 for additional information.

STUDY ABROAD

Emmanuel students are encouraged to enrich their educational experience through an approved program abroad. A student can study abroad for a year, semester or summer, as well as through short-term programs led by Emmanuel or Colleges of the Fenway faculty. Contact the International Programs Office (OIP) for further eligibility criteria, procedures, approval forms and the list of available programs.

Emmanuel College reserves the right to deny approval to study abroad in any country where safety and security may pose a risk to our students. This policy pertains to all Emmanuel College study abroad programs including: provider programs, exchange programs and faculty-led travel courses.

• Students are eligible to apply for study in a country with an overall Travel Advisory

Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) or 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). However, should certain areas within these countries may be designated within the Travel

Advisory as either Level 3 (Reconsider

Travel) or 4 (Do Not Travel) locations, as such; students will not be allowed to travel to or reside in these areas and we may reconsider granting permission to study abroad in these countries as a whole.

Being eligible to apply does not mean that permission will be granted; the OIP regularly reviews safety guidance on all countries where our students intend to study abroad. • Students are not eligible to apply for programs in a country with an overall Travel

Advisory Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) or 4 (Do

Not Travel).

• Should a Travel Advisory change to a Level 3 or 4 after the student has been approved to study abroad, the OIP will work with participants to select an alternate study site that falls within the guidelines above.

Please note that due to COVID-19, these policies and procedures may need to be adjusted to respond to updated travel guidance and/or travel restrictions. Please refer to the OIP website for the most up to date guidance.

Pre-approved courses completed abroad with a grade of C or higher will be accepted as transfer credits, but applied toward the College residency requirement. Courses approved may be approved to fulfill general education requirements, major/minor or language certificate requirements as well as free electives towards the 128 credit minimum. An internship with an academic component may be considered for free elective credit, but may not fulfill a major program internship requirement, which must be approved, supervised and graded by Emmanuel faculty within the discipline of the major program. All study abroad course approvals must be sought through the Office of the Registrar, in advance, to be considered for credit. Program applications requiring an Emmanuel authorization signature will be completed by the Office of International Programs. Students with fewer than 30 credits and students in their final semester at Emmanuel may only participate in travel courses, not semester programs abroad

To be eligible for semester study abroad, students must: • Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5

• Have a clear disciplinary record for at least the semester preceding the period of study abroad. • Not be on academic or disciplinary probation at the time of application and or time of departure • Be in good academic standing at the time of application and/or time of departure • Be in good standing with Student

Financial Services • Have fewer than 60 credits in transfer credit

EMMANUEL IN WASHINGTON

Key to realizing a full understanding of politics and political science is an internship experience. This experience affords students the opportunity to apply the knowledge attained in the classroom to actual political settings. To that end, the Political Science Department, along with the Career Center, is excited to announce the Emmanuel in Washington program. Emmanuel in Washington provides excellent course and internship opportunities in our nation’s capital through two main programs: The Washington Center (TWC) and American University. These are both full semester (fall or spring) occupancies in Washington, D.C. Emmanuel in Washington will prepare students for a career in the global marketplace and allows students to make the priceless networking connections that advance any career choice.