ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, SCHOOLS, AND DEPARTMENTS

I Nternational P Rograms

Study abroad programs at Wingate offer a wide range of options for academic and personal growth through short-term and summer programs. Approved study abroad programs offer transfer credit that can be used to satisfy major and minor requirements. Listed below are a few examples of programs available, but there are many other options that can be approved. Students should contact the Office of International Programs or go to https://www.wingate.edu/academics/internationalstudents for more information. Study abroad will not be possible for the remainder of 2020, including travel over winter break.

C Ouncil On I Nternational E Ducational E Xchange

Through membership with the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), Wingate University students can choose from summer programs at CIEE study Centers located in 35 countries worldwide. CIEE offers a wide range of study areas, from major-specific concentrations to language studies to the liberal arts in general. Students apply to the program by submitting two reference letters, a personal statement, and an analysis of the relevance of CIEE courses to their degree program. Students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA to apply.

D ANISH I NSTITUTE FOR S TUDY A BROAD (DIS)

Wingate University partners with the Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS), which allows students to apply to study in Copenhagen or Stockholm for a summer. Students apply to the program by submitting two reference letters, a personal statement, and an analysis of the relevance of DIS courses to the applicant’s degree program. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to apply. DIS offers a general curriculum as well as specialty courses in marine biology, international business, and communications.

I Nternships A Broad

Internship opportunities in a variety of countries are available for up to ten weeks in the summer. Wingate has partnered with international organizations in each country to assist students in finding an internship related to a student’s major, interests, and skills. In addition, our partner arranges interviews, supervises interns, reviews intern paperwork, and coordinates accommodations. In most cases, students will take a course concurrently with the internship which will enhance the learning experience. For all students, internships abroad must be approved by the Office of International Programs. For international students, an internship abroad (even in the student’s home country) will require additional information, which is reviewed by the Office of International Programs.

Internship Abroad experiences are a great way for a student to experience a very individual study abroad/intern program. Because of the nature of the experience, students who are independent, selfmotivated, and mature are the best candidates for these programs. Most of the programs have a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0. Wingate requires students to have a minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.5. For the right student, an internship abroad allows him/her to gain work experience within the context of another culture and to live independently for 6-10 weeks in the summer. The deadlines for these programs are typically in February each year. To receive academic credit, a student must work through one of our approved partners or complete a request form to have a new partner reviewed/approved. If a student wants to petition to work with an organization outside of our approved organizations, a request must be made at least three months in advance of participation.

S P Anish I Mmersion P Rogram

The University partners with Intercultural Language School to offer a three week immersion experience in Costa Rica for three credits of Spanish. 100-300 level credit is awarded depending on the student’s placement level. Students live with a Spanish-speaking host family while taking intensive classes that combine classroom time with field experiences.

W’I NTERNATIONAL P ROGRAM

Wingate University offers a unique program called “W’International” that makes an international experience available at a reduced cost to all eligible juniors. The program includes a weekly seminar during the fall or spring semester followed by 10 days of travel. The weekly W’International classes include a general orientation to international travel and an in-depth study of the culture and history of the appropriate destination. Students are required to attend all class meetings and a general session. The study abroad program occurs in December/January (fall) or after Commencement in May (spring). The University covers the majority of the costs of transportation and lodging, so that a student can participate in W’International at a low personal cost. Seminars have a moderate, non-refundable program fee due at the beginning of the semester of participation. During the course and while abroad, the student is obligated to follow the professor’s instructions and demonstrate a high standard of character and maturity.

Requirements

• Junior class standing. A student who does not participate during his/her junior year forfeits eligibility. Those students with junior class standing have earned no fewer than 57 credit hours at the beginning of the semester of participation. Transfer students who have junior status must have completed one semester as a full-time student. Early college students need to consult with the Office of International Programs to determine eligibility.

• Students must be enrolled as traditional, full-time undergraduate students.

• Students may only participate once.

• A cumulative GPA of 2.3 by the beginning of the semester of participation.

• Students must reconcile any debts to the University before commencement of travel. All balances must be paid by May 1st for spring programs and December 1st for fall programs.

• Students must successfully complete the seminar with a “D-” or higher to participate in the abroad portion of the course and cannot be on academic or disciplinary probation at any time during the course. Refunds are not given in these cases. (Students may receive a refund up until the add/drop deadline.)

• Students completing the 2+2 pharmacy program may only participate if they have earned more than 57 hours before admission to the School of Pharmacy.

Students who pass the seminar and who satisfactorily complete the travel portion receive two credit hours.

The sign-up process is separate from regular registration and will take place in March or April. The University does not guarantee a student’s first choice.

W Ingate I Nternational G Rant For S Tudents

The Wingate International Grant for Students program provides limited funding for short-term study abroad to qualified students excluding W’International. Grants are competitive and are based upon a variety of factors, including financial need, academic merit, the strength of an individual’s application, and the number of applicants. Qualified students will have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. WINGS is awarded to undergraduate students, and each student may only receive one WINGS grant during their enrollment at Wingate. Students must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered. WINGS grants are not available for the W’International Program as it is already subsidized by the University.

Questions about WINGS, qualified study abroad programs, and study abroad in general should be directed to the Office of International Programs in the Young International House or be emailed to International@wingate.edu

Wingate University offers a community engagement seminar with a domestic travel experience for sophomores. Seminars focus on a specific topic or issue and have three basic elements: Students will (1) gain knowledge of the subject matter through weekly course meetings, (2) actively engage with local or regional community partners, and (3) explore the topic through experiential learning in another setting within the United States (i.e., the travel). Travel ranges from five to seven days and occurs either in the middle of the semester, at fall or spring break, or at the end, in December or May. The University covers the majority of costs associated with the travel. Most seminars have a nominal, nonrefundable surcharge due at the beginning of the semester of participation. During the course and while traveling, students are obligated to demonstrate a high standard of character and maturity.

R Equirements

• Sophomore class standing. Students must have earned no fewer than 24 credit hours by the beginning of the semester of participation. Only sophomores are eligible, unless given special permission by the instructor and Director of Undergraduate Research to enroll in the course.

• A cumulative GPA of 2.3 by the beginning of the semester of participation.

• Students who pass the seminar and satisfactorily complete the travel portion receive two credit hours.

H Onors C Ollege

Dean: Allison Kellar

Assistant Dean: Jordan Wilson

The Honors College curriculum is designed to inspire, engage, and challenge the most motivated and intellectually curious students who attend Wingate University. To graduate with University Honors, a student must complete 18-22 hours of Honors coursework and cocurricular experiences in 4 categories (category options are outlined below). An Honors student must also have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above. In addition to completing Honors coursework, students in the Honors College will also present their thesis or capstone project (creative work, internship, or other approved capstone work) at Wingate’s Wellspring Symposium.

A Dmission

Prospective students who have been admitted to Wingate University may be invited to apply to become a part of the Honors College. The Honors College first-year cohort is small. An invitation to apply does not guarantee that a student will be selected to be in the Honors College. Factors such as high school GPA, written responses, extracurricular activities, service, leadership, and courses taken in high school and/or dual enrollment are considered in the selection process. The Honors College curriculum begins in the first year in the fall semester. Limited space may be available for current first-year Wingate students and transfer students. If space is available, current first-year students and transfer students will be invited to apply at the end of their first semester at Wingate. A current or transfer student’s GPA will be factored into the selection process in addition to other factors such as campus and community involvement, written responses, and the student’s major and coursework interests.

If selected, the current first-year or transfer student would join the college either in their second semester or second year depending on the student’s academic plans and the space available. A transfer student who was in an Honors Program or Honors College at another institution may petition the dean for up to 6 credit hours for Honors-designated classes taken at previous institutions.

C Urriculum

To graduate with University Honors, a student will complete 18-22 hours from four required categories:

Honors 101 (1 credit hour)

HON 101: Leadership & Engagement Seminar

Honors Elective Coursework (12-16 credit hours)

At least two courses from Honors Classes: Honors sections of Global Perspectives designated classes. Honors courses and Honors section that count toward General Education requirements.

Honors special topics classes that count toward major or advanced elective credit hours.

Honors Contract Work (up to two Honors electives):

Any 300 or 400 level course within a student’s major or minor. Approved work by a faculty member in a non-honors course.

Honors Community, Cultural, or Leadership Experience (1-2 experiences or 1-4 credit hours)

HON 220: Honors Seminar (1 credit hour)

W’International (2 credit hours)

W’Engage (2 credit hours)

Clinical or Applied Experience (2-4 credit hours)

Other options as approved by the Dean

Honors Capstone and Thesis (1-6 credit hours)

Business Research (3 credit hours):

BUS 490: Research Methods

BUS 491: Thesis

Clinical Research (3 credit hours):

NURS 499: Senior Honors Project

Honors Project (1 credit hour):

HON 451: University Honors Research Project

Internship (3-4 credit hours):

INT 499: Internship

Other internship courses as approved by the Dean

Lab Research (6 credit hours):

BIO 443: Directed Research

CHEM 491, 492: Senior Research I & II

Other options as approved:

Competitive Summer Research Grant at Wingate or at another university.

Community Engagement, Civic Engagement, or Collaborative Design project.

Study Abroad for a semester or summer immersion program. Other competitive grants or opportunities may be approved.

HONORS 101: LEADERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT SEMINAR

Honors 101 will be a one-hour seminar class that will provide opportunities for first-year students to engage with and learn from leaders on campus and in the community. In Honors 101, first-year students will also make connections with Honors peer mentors/guides and each other. Honors 101 will replace OneDog101 for Honors students. Topics covered in Gateway such as registration, student work opportunities, campus resources, and career advising will also be covered in this course.

*Students who join the Honors College after their first semester at Wingate (e.g., as sophomores or transfers) are not required to complete Honors 101.

Honors Elective Coursework

Students must take four Honors courses in General Education, Advanced Electives, or Honors contract work (contract work is in a student’s major or minor).

HONORS CLASSES

At least two Honors electives must be Honors classes; students may take up to four Honors classes in this category. Honors classes are 100, 200, or 300-level honors courses that count toward general education credits for your degree or special topic classes that count towards advanced elective or major hours.

HONORS CONTRACT WORK

Honors contract work can count for up to 2 classes for Honors Elective coursework.

• Honors contract work is work within a student's major or minor in a 300-or 400-level class.

• Honors contract work is approved by a faculty member teaching a non-honors course.

• Examples of Honors contract work are provided to students and faculty. It is at the faculty member’s discretion as to whether Honors contract work can be completed in their class. A faculty member will work with the student to design a project that a student could complete in 10-15 hours of additional time for Honors credit.

• Students are responsible for submitting the form for Honors credit.

• Students who do not complete Honors work in the class and/or students who receive less than a B (80-89) in the class will not receive Honors credit but will receive a grade and credit for the course. See below for more information.

HONORS COMMUNITY, CULTURAL, OR LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Honors students at Wingate can participate in a variety of community building, co-curricular, travel, and leadership opportunities. Each Honors student will have the opportunity to count at least one of the options listed above as part of their Honors experience. The approval process for other options will be discussed in orientation and Honors advising.

HONORS CAPSTONE AND THESIS OPTIONS

Honors capstone and thesis options are tailored to a student's major and graduate school or career plans and interests.

All Honors Capstone and Thesis work must be presented at the Wellspring Symposium in the fall or spring semester. Students will also have opportunities to present their work at regional and national conferences.

H Onors A Dvising

During advising appointments, a student will discuss their interests and potential career paths with their Honors advisor and faculty advisor in your major. Course options will be explained based on a student’s interests and coursework needs and opportunities. Suggested Honors plans may be developed for specific majors.

First-year students will be encouraged to choose one 3- or 4-hour Honors course that is offered for General Education each semester (subjects and topics vary each semester) in their first year at Wingate. Options will be discussed based on a student's coursework goals, credits brought in (AP, IB, Dual), and graduation plan.

H ONORS C ONTRACT W ORK IN A N ON - H ONORS C OURSE

Honors students may request permission from a professor to earn Honors credit in a non-honors class by submitting a proposal for completing additional assignments or projects. Some examples of what constitutes Honors contract work are in the Honors College Canvas course. Proposals must be approved by the faculty member who is teaching the course and the Honors Dean or Assistant Dean within the first four weeks of a semester and must meet department guidelines for Honors work. Students who earn Honors credit will have it so designated beside the course number on their transcripts and grade reports (example: BIO 380 HON). A student must earn at least a B (8089) in the course to be eligible to receive Honors contract credit. The faculty member will be contacted by the Dean or Assistant Dean at the end of the semester and will report whether the student satisfactorily completed Honors work. Professors may have no more than four students completing Honors contract work during a semester without permission from the Dean, Assistant Dean, and the Honors Committee.

G Rade S Tatements For H Onors E Lective C Ourses

A student who receives a C in an Honors section of a course or an Honors course will have provisional standing in the Honors College. More than one C in an Honors course will result in the student being ineligible to complete the program requirements. The student will still receive credit for the Honors section of the class or Honors course on their transcript but will be ineligible to graduate with University Honors. A student with provisional standing must meet with the Honors Dean or Assistant Dean.

G RADE S TANDARDS FOR H ONORS T HESIS AND / OR C APSTONE W ORK

A student must earn at least a B (3.0) for their Honors thesis, directed research, internship, or other capstone project to graduate with University Honors. If a student’s Honors thesis or capstone work earns less than a B, the student will still receive credit for the course but will not graduate with University Honors.

C Umulative Gpa R Equirement To G Radua Te With U Niversity H Onors

Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above to graduate with University Honors. If a student’s cumulative GPA is below 3.2, the Dean, after consultation with the student’s professors, may grant a waiver in extenuating circumstances.

H Onors C Ollege R Ecognition

Students who successfully complete the Honors College curriculum will receive the designation “University Honors” on their transcripts and diplomas, will be recognized at Commencement, and will wear a medallion. In addition, each honors course will carry the designation “HON” on transcripts and grade reports no matter whether or not a student completes the entire program.

A variety of undergraduate programs prepare students for further study and professional careers. Recommended majors for each program are listed below:

Pre-Dentistry Any major (science recommended)

Pre-Law Liberal Arts major/Legal Studies minor Pre-Medical

Pre-Ministerial major (science recommended) in Religious Studies

Pre-Nursing Major in Nursing

Pre-Occupational Therapy Major in a social science or sciences

Pre-Pharmacy Major in Sciences

Pre-Physical Therapy Major in Exercise Science (pre-prof. track) or Sciences

Pre-Physician Assistant Studies

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Major in Sciences

Any major (science recommended)

P RE - H EALTH P ROFESSIONS (M EDICAL , V ETERINARY , D ENTAL )

Medical, dental, and veterinary schools specify courses, not specific majors, that are prerequisites for admission to their programs. For example, Pre-Med students may select any major as long as they take the courses required by the medical school they wish to attend. Regardless of which major you select at Wingate University, most medical and dental schools in the U.S. require one year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Some specify calculus. Vet schools may require more: biochemistry, genetics, and microbiology. You should select a major which matches your interests and abilities and one which allows you to complete the necessary biology, chemistry, math, and physics courses. If you choose a major which does not require the essential science and math courses as part of its curriculum, you will need to take them as electives in addition to your major’s required courses.

Admission to professional schools is highly competitive and selective. Excellent study skills, self-discipline and motivation, a strong background in math and science, the ability to think, reason, and express ideas clearly are skills essential to successful academic performance. In order to be competitive for admission to professional school, students must attain a very high GPA, 3.7 or better (especially in science courses), and must earn high scores on the MCAT/DAT/GRE entry test. In addition, students must have: appropriate volunteer or job experience in their area of career interest; effective communication and interview skills; and strong letters of recommendation from their professors, based upon outstanding academic performance, reputation for excellence and personal integrity, and demonstrated potential to succeed in the professional school curriculum.

Most of the science courses have prerequisites and some courses are not offered every semester. The courses you take (biology, chemistry, and math), the sequence in which you take them, and your performance in them are critical failure to complete specific courses at the right time or with satisfactory grades will interfere with your progress towards completing the sequence of science courses needed for professional school. Each student is responsible for selecting the courses that are needed to meet all entrance requirements specified in the bulletin from the school they wish to attend.

Pre-Health Professions students should consult the information for the major they plan to pursue for suggested first-semester classes. P

The Pre-Law program at Wingate University is designed to prepare the student for success as a lawyer. No law school requires a particular major as a prerequisite for admission. Rather, law schools look for evidence of reading and analytical abilities which serve as the primary bases of admissions decisions. For that reason, the Pre-Law program has two emphases, both focused on skill development. First, the Pre-Law student should choose a major based on personal interest. Experience indicates that reading and analytical skills can be developed only if a student is willing to work hard and that a student is willing to work hard only if he or she studies a subject that is interesting. Any major will provide ample opportunity to develop the required skills for law school. Second, the Pre-Law student should complete the Legal Studies minor. This minor includes the specific courses in the Wingate University curriculum that will be the most valuable in preparing for law school.

Admission to law school demands that preparation begin far before formal application for admission. The student planning to become a lawyer is urged to meet with the Pre-Law advisor no later than his or her sophomore year.

Suggested Sequence Of Courses For The Legal Studies Minor

PHIL 101: Introduction to Philosophy or PHIL 110: The Good Life

The Campus Minister oversees the Center for Vocational Ministry. The goals of the Center are:

• To help students begin the process of identifying their own unique sense of vocation and “calling” in life.

• To encourage students to consider how their religious faith relates, or how they could relate it, to their choice of vocation.

• To encourage students to consider the many ways that Christian leadership, community service, and a secular career can be combined within a broad concept of vocation.

• To promote a serious exploration of the idea of vocation among all students at Wingate University, including those with less immediate interest in a theological career or a career in community service. The Center believes that all students, if encouraged to consider seriously their lives and future, will prefer a path that enables them to improve the world in which they live.

After the first year in the program, the Campus Minister will help students identify personal and professional goals and work together to find a supervised, off-campus internship that will help the student realize those goals. Examples are students working in churches, helping with mediation in a lawyer’s office, working with social justice nonprofits and even working with the chaplain at a prison.

For more information about the Center contact Rev. Dane Jordan, Minister to Students at djordan@wingate.edu, 704-233-8026, Campus Box 5013, Wingate University, Wingate, NC 28174.

It is suggested that Wingate University students intending to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Nursing take the following prerequisites in order to be eligible for admission to the program in the junior year:

First Year

Second Year

(These courses are not part of the Legal Studies minor, but they provide an excellent introduction into the types of reading and reasoning skills crucial for success in law school.)

ECON 221: Microeconomics

PHIL 205: Logic and Critical Thinking

Third Year ENG 360: Advanced Composition Legal Studies Elective

Fourth Year COMM 410: Persuasion Legal Studies Elective

P RE - M INISTERIAL E DUCATION

Students attending Wingate University who are intending to pursue seminary education and a life of ordained ministry in the church or on behalf of the church in other settings are provided a variety of opportunities, within and beyond the classroom. The University’s PreMinisterial program is jointly administered by the Department of Religion and Philosophy and the Office of the Campus Minister, who serves as an advisor.

The undergraduate years can provide a solid foundation for seminary and ministry; they can neither duplicate nor replace seminary education. However, because a sense of call to ministry often flourishes during the college years, we provide opportunities for education and formation in that call. Pre-Ministerial students are encouraged to major in religion in order to receive a solid foundation in the core theological disciplines of Bible, Church History, Theology, and Philosophy. Advanced course-work in the broader liberal arts, including English, History, Sociology, and Psychology can also be helpful, and depending upon the students’ particular commitment, a minor or double major in one of these areas may be advised.

The mission of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at Wingate University is to develop knowledgeable and ethical occupational therapists who are committed to the health, well-being, and quality of life of all persons, groups, and populations through a solid education founded upon principles of occupational performance, critical thinking/professional reasoning, servant leadership, evidence-based practice/ scholarship, and occupational justice.

If not included within their baccalaureate or master’s degree course of study, each applicant must complete the following 9 additional prerequisite courses at an accredited college or university in the United States (see Definition of Accredited Institutions under Graduate Policies and Procedures):

Other criteria for acceptance into the graduate Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program include:

• Completed baccalaureate degree

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; C or better in all prerequisite courses

• Three letters of recommendation

• Minimum of 40 hours of clinical observation with an occupational therapist in at least two practice settings with different aged clients

The Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program is accredited through the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929 ACOTE’s telephone number, c/o AOTA, is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org

Admissions to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program are on a non-discriminatory basis. There is no discrimination on grounds of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or military service in Wingate University’s administration of educational policies, programs, activities or services; admissions and housing policies; scholarship or loan programs; or employment. An exception may occur only when appropriate and allowed by law.

P RE - P HARMACY

Wingate University School of Pharmacy’s mission is to prepare pharmacists who are ready to practice on the day of graduation. Practice experiences are begun in Year-1, with additional experiences included in EACH year of the curriculum. Practice sites for full-time rotations are located in the Carolinas, throughout the greater Charlotte metropolitan area and beyond.

The fully-integrated curriculum is punctuated with small group case studies held weekly during each semester. All class notes are posted on the school’s webpage prior to class, and each smart classroom allows for wireless student connectivity. Additionally, instant response software is provided to each student, enabling the student to register opinions, take self-assessment tests and receive instant feedback on themselves as well as the class as a whole. The Pharmacy Practice Laboratory is designed like a community pharmacy, not a chemistry lab. Patient counseling rooms allow for recording practice sessions with simulated and real patients.

Through the Pre-Pharmacy Advantage Program, Wingate undergraduate students who meet the following criteria will be guaranteed an interview with Wingate University School of Pharmacy:

• Must be admitted as a first time freshman student at Wingate University.

• Must enroll at Wingate University to complete all Pharmacy School prerequisite courses.

• Must earn a 3.2 or higher grade point average in the pharmacy prerequisite courses at Wingate University. By obtaining a satisfactory interview score, students will be admitted to the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Wingate University.

There are many different paths to take to complete the prerequisites for the Wingate University School of Pharmacy. With a minimum of 61 total credit hours, a student may be able to complete the prerequisites in as little as 4 semesters or 2 years, while other students may choose to complete a bachelor’s degree with Wingate University and then apply to the School of Pharmacy. A faculty advisor will help you determine an academic action plan for completing the Wingate University School of Pharmacy prerequisites while fulfilling your personal goals.

*Any 3 hour general education course will count except for physical education or personal wellness courses; courses less than 3 credit hours will not count

P RE - P HYSICIAN A SSISTANT S TUDIES

The Wingate University Physician Assistant Program is dedicated to exceptional physician assistant education and the support of service to communities.

The Program is committed to preparing students from many backgrounds to practice medicine in a variety of specialties and settings under the supervision of a physician. Emphasis is placed upon understanding and appreciating cultural diversity as well as effectively meeting the level of healthcare comprehension among our patients. The Program aims to prepare its graduates to practice and promote primary healthcare of the highest quality as part of a multidisciplinary team.

*Students must achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.2 of higher on the above courses to be considered for admission to the PA Program.

Results for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) are to be submitted directly to the PA Program. For further requirements, please see the PA website at https://www.wingate.edu/academics/graduate/physicianassistant-studies.

P RE - P HYSICAL T HERAPY

If not included within their baccalaureate or master’s degree course of study, each applicant must complete 11 additional prerequisite courses at an accredited college or university in the United States (see Definition of Accredited Institutions under Admissions, Costs, and Financial Planning). There are no waivers or exceptions to these 11 prerequisites as listed. If the applicant has attended an institution awarding quarter or other means reporting coursework hours, the applicant must have completed what the DPT Admissions Committee deems to be an approximate equivalent to the semester hours shown for each course.

CHARLES A. CANNON COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Dean: Caroline Hoefferle

Assistant Dean: Joseph M. Ellis

The Charles A. Cannon College of Arts and Sciences represents the Wingate conviction that truth has a unitary character and that our knowledge and understanding of truth can be enhanced through the exploration of ideas in academic disciplines. These basic disciplines are so intertwined both in content and methodology that they frequently overlap in the experience of the learner. The interrelation of arts and sciences has deep roots in the Western intellectual tradition, from the classic formulation between the Greeks and Romans to the modern foundations of learning which emerged in the Enlightenment. One or more of these disciplines have been involved in most of the discoveries of truth about our world and ourselves since the beginning of human civilization.

In the Charles A. Cannon College of Arts and Sciences, Wingate University unites Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Communication and Art, English and Modern Languages, History and Political Science, Mathematics, Music, Psychology, Religion and Philosophy, and Sociology into an administrative unit an undergraduate college to clarify and strengthen our awareness of educational mission and purpose. While we recognize and value the unique contribution of our individual fields, we have the same quest for truth that we believe will flourish in a collegial community.

The arts and sciences provide rich resources to strengthen our solitary lives as individuals and to solidify our relationships with others in society. In a university environment, these disciplines provide many combinations for individual specialization in academic majors. Advanced study in many of these can become the foundation for professional careers and for lifelong learning.

We urge students to discern the unity and the diversity of truth that this university organization represents. We invite all learners, those with high school diplomas and those with doctorates, to join in a quest for knowledge and meaning which will expand our understanding of truth and will open yet new vistas for future generations.

D Epartment Of B Iology

Professors: Alison Brown, Edward Mills, Erika Niland (Chair)

Associate Professors: Acchia Albury, Debra Davis, Tracy

Davis, Aliya Davenport, Melissa Fox

Powers, Shem Unger

Assistant Professors: Patrick Fisher, Brett Schofield

Instructors: Nicole Barrios, Renee Hastings, Alexandra Jerby, Gena Moore (Director of Agricultural Food

The biology curriculum includes the science and mathematics courses typically required for medical, dental, veterinary medicine, and biology graduate programs. Students should choose electives to meet career and educational goals as well as to meet the 33 hours of 300/400+ level courses.

415:

420:

424:

BIO 430: Wildlife Management BIO 441-444: Directed Research

BIO 445: Teaching Assistantship in Bio BIO 450:

NOTES: Biology majors must complete BIO 200: Zoology or BIO 205: Plant Biology before taking 300-400 level Biology courses Students may earn a maximum of 5 hours of Independent Study (BIO 441-444) as part of their advanced Biology restrictive electives.

BIOLOGY (PHARMACY 3+1 PROGRAM)

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

The 3+1 program is designed for students who wish to get both a baccalaureate degree in Biology and a Doctor of Pharmacy. To do so will require taking a structured program entailing a specific sequence of courses each semester. The first three years will require taking courses within the undergraduate curriculum. The final year’s requirements will be fulfilled within the School of Pharmacy. For a specific outline of the program, please see an advisor in the Biology Department.

BIOLOGY WITH CONCENTRATION IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (3+1 PROGRAM)

The Environmental Biology curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for careers in federal and state government agencies, nonprofit groups, corporations, consulting firms, environmental education, and for entry into various graduate programs. Students should choose electives to meet career and educational goals as well as to meet the 33 hours of 300/400+ level courses.

NOTE: Students are responsible for meeting the prerequisites for all courses chosen for the minor.

NOTE: Students are responsible for meeting the prerequisites for all courses chosen for the minor. No more than 2 courses counted for a major may also be counted for a minor. D

Professors: Heather Clontz (Chair), Christopher Dahm, James Hall

Associate Professors: Jacob Plummer, Grant Thompson, Shakena Daniel West, Krista Wilson

Assistant Professor: Brandon Tutkowski

Instructors: Stacy Hutchison, Meeralakshmi Subramaniam

Lab Staff: Todd Griffin

The Department of Chemistry and Physics offers the following:

• B.S. in Biochemistry

• B.S. or B.A. degree with a major in Chemistry

• B.S. degree with a major in Chemistry-Business

• Minor in Chemistry

• Minor in Physics

The courses that are offered by the Department are designed to meet the requirements of these four programs as well as provide students with introductory courses to meet the University’s Core science requirement. The courses also support a variety of pre-professional studies such as pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, and pre-engineering.

BIOCHEMISTRY (SEE DEPARTMENT OF

Bachelor of Science

CHEMISTRY

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

BIOLOGY)

The Chemistry major was begun in 1984 for students who wish to pursue graduate work in chemistry, to continue in a professional program, or to obtain employment in industry. The Chemistry major is designed along a traditional approach to chemical education and is modeled from the guidelines of the Committee on Professional Training (CPT) of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Requirements listed below are for BS degree. The BA degree requires an addition35al six hours of second language

Must include:

COMM 101: Public Speaking

MATH 120: Calculus & Analytic Geometry I

MATH 220: Calculus & Analytic Geometry II

Physics Requirement

Option 1: PHYS 101: General Physics I

PHYS 102: General Physics II

PHYS 206: Calculus Extension for General Physics an accounting track which will prepare them for the MAC. The Chemistry-Business major is an interdisciplinary program that is offered through the Department of Chemistry and Physics and is not accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. Requirements

NOTE: 33 hours of degree total must be 300/400 level courses.

CHEMISTRY-BUSINESS

Bachelor of Science

The Chemistry-Business major was begun in 1993 to provide additional preparation in business for students who plan to go directly upon graduation into an industrial chemistry position, into a chemistry laboratory, or into a sales position. The major provides a strong background in business that will assist the upward mobility of the student in a corporate environment. The student can choose either a management/marketing track which will prepare them for the MBA or

The Chemistry Minor is designed for students in other majors (such as Biology) who may wish to begin their career upon graduation in an industrial chemistry laboratory as a chemical technician or analyst.

D Epartment Of C Ommunication And A Rt

Professor: Daina Nathaniel

Associate Professors: James Coon (Emeritus)

Assistant Professors: Kimberly Kristufek, Kangming Ma, Barbara Pann (Chair)

Instructors: Charlene Bregier (Coordinator of Art), Scott Smith

MISSION

Our primary goal is to enable students to become knowledgeable and effective communicators in a variety of contexts from interpersonal to mass mediated. Our aim is to develop educated and productive citizens who will lead lives of significance in the global community. Our courses challenge students to critically examine the processes, strategies and results of diverse forms of communication. We provide a blend of conceptual and theoretical knowledge about how communication occurs, or fails to occur, with practical application of communication principles in speaking and writing. In addition to regular courses, this is accomplished through selective internships in public relations, journalism and mass media which supplement classroom experiences.

Sports Media COMM 220: Newswriting COMM 390: Sports Broadcasting

COMM 425: Sports Reporting

COMM 251: Video Production or COMM 435: Feature Writing

Strategic

COMM 405: News Editing

COMM 406: Digital Journalism

COMM 251: Video Production or COMM 435: Feature Writing

Health Communication

COMM 304: Health Communication

COMM 305: Health Communication Theory

COMM 307: Health Communication Technology

COMM 308: Cases in Health Communication

Speech and Theatre (choose five courses)

COMM 202: Introduction to Theater

COMM 203: Technical Theater

COMM 225: Interpersonal Communication or COMM 330: Nonverbal Communication

COMM 350: Dramatic Performance of Literature

203: Ceramics

ART 303: Ceramics: Wheel

Fiber Art

ART 207: Surface Design: Dyes/Pigments ART 491: Special Topics

Graphics

ART 230: Graphics/Digital Design

ART 331: Logos & Letterforms

Painting

ART 202: Painting

ART 302: Advanced Painting

Photography

ART 115: Basic Photographic Techniques

ART 225: Photography: Process and Practice

ART 326: Digital Photography

Printmaking

ART 340: Intaglio Printmaking

ART 341: Relief Printmaking

Sculpture

ART 309: Mixed Media

ART 315: Advanced Sculpture

*ART 491: Special Topics in Studio Art may be substituted for a total of 4-hours course credit in the concentration area

Professors: Sylvia Little-Sweat (Writer in Residence), Brooke Mitchell, Taura Napier, John Sykes, Marc Yang

Associate Professors: Allison Kellar, Luke Mills, Mark Schuhl (Chair)

Assistant Professors Dustin Morris, Benjamin Sammons, Amanda Stanford

Instructors: Cristina Castillo Artuch, Monica Fusetti