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High Point University is committed to academic excellence. With small classes, caring professors and a myriad of student success stories, we have positioned our university as a place for learners to thrive. The array of majors is vast and each has been uniquely designed to challenge, inspire and transform.

Our goal is to feed our students’ appetite for academic achievement and equip them for further education, the job market or a life of service. Within the classroom environment, students find High Point professors to be engaging mentors, eager to share their own research and scholarly interests; beyond the classroom students are constantly met with opportunities to learn in a very practical and innovative way. It is High Point University’s signature experiential learning program that differentiates this collegiate experience from others. Here, the world is the lab. Students have opportunities for study abroad, Study America, off-campus practicum and internships, independent study, undergraduate research and collaboration, service learning and volunteer partnerships with numerous nonprofit agencies. These outlets reinforce what is taught in our classes while providing students with resources for professional networking and deep, practical knowledge of their fields.

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

Dr. Dennis CarrollProvost dcarroll@highpoint.edu

Dr. Dennis Carroll earned his bachelor’s degree from High Point University and his master’s degree from Wake Forest University. He earned a doctorate in curriculum and instruction (English Education) from UNC Greensboro. He completed a minor for his doctoral work in rhetoric at UNC-Chapel Hill, where he also taught English as a graduate student and had a grant to train teacher assistants in English.

Carroll came to HPU in 1988 to serve as the chair of the Education Department and director of Teacher Education. He led the efforts for HPU to receive NCATE accreditation in 1992. Carroll was named dean of the School of Education in 1998, and then was named vice president and dean for academic affairs in 2005.

Carroll is a member of the College Board Southern Region Academic Council, a national consultant for AP English Language and Literature programs, a member of the Board of Trustees of the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival. And chair-elect of the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army of High Point. He is a lay member of the Western North Carolina Conference Board of Ordained Ministry of the United Methodist Church.

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RESOURCES & FACILITIES COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN

EARL N. PHILLIPS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS NIDO R. QUBEIN SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

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ACADEMIC OVERVIEW: Entering college as an undeclared major is not uncommon. With over 44 majors and 43 minors to choose from, High Point University provides courses of study for almost every interest. During the freshman year, students have the opportunity to explore their interests through General Education requirements.

GENERAL EDUCATION: In keeping with High Point University’s historical commitment to the liberal arts, students are required to complete general education requirements. University core courses come from the following subject areas:

Written Communication SkillsLanguage SkillsQuantitative ReasoningEthical ReasoningFirst-Year SeminarPresident’s Seminar/Health and Wellness ColloquiaPhysical Education Course Activity

Additionally, students choose electives from the Humanities and Arts as well as from the Natural and Social Sciences. Because of the breadth of choices within the General Education requirements, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of disciplines and interact with a diverse faculty before committing to a major.

RESOURCES: Freshman Success Coaches: Students are assigned a Freshman Success Coach who serves as their academic advisor during their first year. In addition to advising, the coach connects students to appropriate resources — including tutoring, counseling, Student Life and Career Services.

Center for Student Success: The university recently announced that parents of current High Point University students have committed to finance the cost of the new Center for Student Success in its entirety. The Center broke ground Fall 2013 and will house programs focused on student success and excellence during the college journey and beyond as they start a business, prepare for graduate school or begin their career. The two-story, 40,000-square-foot building will house the Office of Career and Internship Services, the Office of Study Abroad, the Center for Entrepreneurship, Service Learning and more. This project will provide valuable resources and expert guidance for students preparing for job

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY has a proud history of being committed to a quality liberal arts education that creates career-centered outcomes. While holding onto that tradition, HPU’s David R. Hayworth College of Arts and Sciences continues to innovate, introducing new teaching techniques and programs in order to produce graduates who are ready to take on any challenge in their chosen careers.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE: Linda Poplawski, HPU Class of 2013, was accepted to Duke University’s highly competitive Medical Physics program. She credits helpful professors like Dr. Aaron Titus, chair of the Department of Physics, for their efforts in preparing her for graduate school. “Dr. Titus’ energy is contagious. He encourages all of his students to pursue his or her passion and makes it his personal goal to help each student succeed. He is beyond inspiring and without him, I would not be the academic scholar I am today.”

CREATIVE VISION: Alex Palmer, HPU Class of 2013, landed interview opportunities with Apple, Inc., Google and dunnhumbyUSA prior to graduation. He chose the Associate Developer, Innovation Lab position at dunnhumbyUSA due to the company’s standing as an industry leader and its diverse work environment that allows employees to work across multiple departments.

COURSE OF STUDY: Actuarial Science Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Computer Science Criminal Justice English

n Literature n Writing History Human Relations International Relations Mathematical Economics Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages

n French and Francophone Studies

n Spanish Music

n Instrumental Studies n Piano/Organ n Voice Nonprofit Leadership

and Management Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Sociology Theater

n Performance n Technical n Dramatic Writing n Collaborative Theater

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interviews, seeking job opportunities and looking for ways to diversify their career skills.

Career Services: High Point University’s Career & Internship Services Office offers assistance in all aspects of the career planning, internship and employment process. The office helps you explore your interests, identify your strengths and develop an action plan that will prepare you for life after graduation.

Services offered include: n Individual career counseling,

including self-assessments and feedback

n Exploration of HPU majors/minors and related career fields

n Resume and cover letter development and review

n Advice on how to create an effective LinkedIn profile

n Interviewing strategies and practice sessions

n Resources for finding internships and full-time opportunities

n Networking assistance n Graduate school process

Industries, Krispy Kreme, Laboratory Corp of America, Lincoln Financial Group, Mack Trucks, New Breed Logistics, Old Dominion Freight Lines, Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, Proctor and Gamble, Sara Lee Corp, Sealy Corporation, The Volvo Group, Thomasville Furniture, TYCO Electronics, United HealthGroup, UPS, Valspar Group and VF Corporation.

STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY: The Plato S. Wilson Commerce building houses the W. Allen & Nancy Tilley Trading Room, which is a state-of-the-art facility providing faculty and students with the ability to analyze a vast array of financial and economic data. Armed with this data, students conduct interactive trading transactions that simulate the actions of professional traders and financial institutions.

THE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP: The Center for Entrepreneurship 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 conceptsusing real-world scenarios based onthe Center’s interactions with the local business community and itsnoted professionals.

COURSE OF STUDY — MAJORS: Accounting Business Administration International Business

COURSE OF STUDY — MINORS: Accounting Business Administration Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Global Commerce Marketing

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HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY AND THE 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 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, resume and interview workshops, etiquette dinners, company tours, the Elevator Pitch and the Business Plan Competition all provide opportunities to work with the business community to obtain a practical, relevant education.

LOCATION: The The City of High Point is a member of the Piedmont Triad. Some of the national or global companies in the local area include AT&T, Bank of America, Banner Pharmacaps, BB&T, Citicards, Daimler Buses of North America, FedEx, Hanesbrands, Honda Aircraft Company, Klaussner Furniture

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COURSE OF STUDY: Furnishings and Product Design & Development

Graphic Design and Digital Imaging Interior Design Studio Art Visual Merchandising Design

Approximately 50% of the wood and 35% of the upholstered household furniture in the U.S. is sold by companies within easy driving distance of HPU. Our location offers students opportunities for field trips to see industry in action and internships to gain real world experience. Exposure to guest speakers who regularly address classes on their areas of expertise and part-time opportunities to work market provide valuable learning experiences.

STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY: Students studying in our School of Art and Design have access to cutting edge equipment including a technology lab equipped with a laser cutter, CNC router and 3D printer 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+ station MAC lab with large screen Cintiq interactive pen displays, that introduce our students to programs like Sketch-Up, CAD, REVIT and the Adobe Suite.

FROM CLASSROOM TO THE CONTROL ROOM: The persistence and lessons Jacquelyn Reilly learned at HPU paved the way for a fulfilling career as a Motion Graphics Controller at ESPN. The Class of 2012 graduate chose the graphic design major due to her love of art creativity. She knew she would get invaluable industry experience at HPU when she met Professor Allan Beaver, artist in residence, who once ran his own advertising firm in New York City and worked with major artists like Andy Warhol and campaigns such as Subaru, Jockey and Matchbox Cars. “Mr. Beaver was a tough teacher, but his intensity was balanced with friendliness,” says Reilly. “He has high standards and gave me difficult projects that pushed me and challenged me. That’s paying off now at ESPN where I’m expected to handle tough assignments every day.”

THE SCHOOL OF ART 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/cultural change at a local and global level. The words of Martha Graham, one of the 20th century’s truly creative artists, ring true. “There is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost.” The faculty at HPU is here to help you find that expression. For those wishing to cultivate and advance their creative and critical skills, we invite you to join one of our outstanding programs.

DESIGNING HER FUTURE: A project created by Emma Newell, HPU Class of 2013, will soon be found in dorm rooms across the country. FOB, a furniture retailer based in Charlotte, has chosen to put Newell’s double armoire design into production.

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HPU alumnus CHRIS HENSON serves as the chief operating officer at BB&T Corporation.

Through a businessdevelopment class in theentrepreneurship program, BEN THUSS and MATT BRODEUR launched their own company and landed $250,000 from aprivate investor.

2013 graduate CHARLIE APTER was selected out of hundreds of candidates for a sales position at Lenovo, a global Fortune 500 Company and the world’s second-largest PC vendor.

As a result of her eight-week internship in Ernst & Young’s New York City office, KATIE THOMPSON, HPU class of 2013, secured a full-time job in the company’s financial services office.

Immediately upon graduation DAN KISSELL, HPU Class of 2013, secured a job with BNY Mellon GlobalLiquidity Services.

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RESOURCES AND FACILITIES: The city of High Point is home to the largest International Home Furnishings Market in the world, held twice a year. Over 75,000 attend each market and over 2,400 firms exhibit their products in over 160 showroom buildings comprising almost 10 million square feet of display space.

THE NIDO R. QUBEIN SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION uses top technology and facilities to educate students in a real-world 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 a motion capturing system, ten digital editing bays, a student-run Internet radio station, an audio recording studio and multiple PC and Mac labs.

COURSE OF STUDY:Electronic Media ProductionGames and Interactive Media DesignJournalismMedia and Popular Culture StudiesStrategic Communication PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The teacher education

programs at High Point University seek to prepare teacher candidates who possess knowledge of the learner, which in turn leads to the facilitation of the skills needed by P–12 students to critically think, problem solve, utilize technology, communicate and collaborate.

THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS at High Point University have been approved by the National Council for the accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North Carolina State Board of Education. In 2012–2013, 100% of students in the teacher education program who attempted the Praxis II specialty exam passed in these areas: Elementary Education, Special Education, Middle Grades Math, Middle Grades Science, Physics/Content Knowledge and Reading Specialist.

FACILITIES: The 31,000-square-foot School of Education houses the education and psychology departments in technologically advanced classrooms, computer labs and offices. It features high-tech educational equipment, such as smart boards, a children’s book library, math and science touch screen games, a methods lab designed to look and feel like a real elementary school classroom, a Mac lab and psychology research booths. The LEED certified building is also setting an example for modern-day energy conservation with floor to ceiling windows for natural lighting

and light sensors in the rooms. LEED certification is a rating system for “green” buildings developed by the Green Building Environmental Council of the United States (USGBC) and provides certain environmental standards for construction.

STUDENT TEACHING: The student teaching internship is 8 credit hours and therefore is considered to be a full-time experience. One of the most significant gateways used to assess the competency of teacher education majors is the student teaching internship. It provides hands-on experience with the supervision of a licensed, cooperating teacher. The student gradually takes on more responsibility in the classroom; by the end of the internship the student will be teaching the class for the whole school day or class period.

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MEDIA FELLOWS PROGRAM: Each year, the top 16 incoming communication majors are granted membership into the Media Fellows Program. The fellows partake in real-world projects in a client/agency model, work together to develop and oversee unique research projects, and travel to New York City and Los Angeles to examine trends in the media industry. The program is coordinated by Professor Charisse McGhee-Lazarou, her previous job experience includes serving as vice president of Primetime Programming at NBC, where she created and oversaw production for the network’s primetime comedies and dramas.

5TH YEAR MASTER’S IN STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION: The BA to MA program in Strategic Communication is a selective and demanding option that allows students pursuing an undergraduate degree at High Point University to complete an undergraduate degree in any major and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communication within a five-year time frame. Students can complete an undergraduate major, apply for admission into the MA program in their junior year, begin taking graduate-level courses in their senior year and complete their MA in their fifth year.

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SHAWNTAY HENRY interned at the Fox News Channel in New York City.

SAVANNAH SIMONS interned at WTOP, Washington, D.C.’s top news, traffic and weather radio station.

Alum MEGAN HENNESSEY is the Social Media Manager at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

Graduate GRIFFIN SENNING is working for Food Network’s hit show Chopped.

Alum AMANDA MEADOWS is the traffic reporter for WJLA in Washington, D.C.

INTERNSHIPS & OUTCOMES:

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DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY: The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will accept its first professional class in May 2017. Although the DPT program is still being developed, the program looks to span 8 semesters over 3 years and will stress equally both classroom (51%) learning and clinical practice (49%). The following list encompasses academicpre-requisites that potential students should meet to make themselves an attractive candidate to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. These pre-requisites can be obtained by undergraduates at HPU.

REQUIRED SEMESTERCOURSES HOURS

Human or Vertebrate Anatomy 3

Human or Vertebrate Physiology 3

Biology 6

Chemistry 6

Physics 6

Statistics 3

Psychology 6

Humanities and Social Sciences 9

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT: The Master ofPhysician Assistant Studies programanticipates welcoming its inaugural Class of 2017 on May 18, 2015. The HPU Physician Assistant Program will begin each May and span 27 months over seven continuous semesters. The unique curriculum blends critical thinking and intellectual inquiry with a practical need for innovation, skills and knowledge within professional disciplines.

For additional information on the Masterin Physician Assistant Studies, includingadmissions requirements, please visitour website, http://www.highpoint.edu/physicianassistant/

EXERCISE SCIENCE: The exercise science major is concerned with the many aspects of human movement and its application to physical activity and movement skills. This program of study, with its scientific focus on the human body, is an excellent preparation for those students interested in applying to Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies or Occupational Therapy programs. Majors are also prepared to take certifying examinations offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ASCM) or the National Strength andConditioning Association.

THE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY THE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY will welcome its inaugural class in Fall of 2016. The school fosters the acquisition of knowledge and skills to enable students to design and manage medication therapies. The education students receive will be that of a general practitioner and will position them to begin practice in a variety of settings or purse advanced clinical or academic training. Students earn their Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) after six rigorous years of education — two years of pre-professional and four years of professional school. Pharmacy is a rapidly changing profession and HPU is committed to preparing the next generation of practitioners.

CURRICULUM OUTLINE: The following information regarding the Doctor of Pharmacy program is a resource for students interested in pursuing a degree in pharmacy. As the program develops, information may change.

For updates or questions please contact the Office of the School of Pharmacy at 336-841-9193 or visit our website http:// www.highpoint.edu/pharmacy/.

PRE-PHARMACY TWO-YEAR CURRICULUM OVERVIEW:(Successful completion of the Pre-Pharmacy curriculum prepares students for the Pharmacy School application process.)

COURSE CREDIT SEMESTERNAME HOURS SUGGESTED

Physics — Exempt if a year-long course completed in HS with B or above both semesters

English I 4 hr. Year 1 Fall

*Chemistry I with lab 4 hr. Year 1 Fall

* Intro to Biological Principles I with Lab 4 hr. Year 1 Fall

* Calculus — must have 600+SAT on Math 4 hr. Year 1 Fall

President’s Seminar 1 hr. Year 1 Spring

*Chemistry II with Lab 4 hr. Year 1 Spring

*Human Anatomy with Lab 4 hr. Year 1 Spring

First Year Seminar 4 hr. Year 1 Spring

Communication 4 hr. Year 1 Spring

English II 4 hr. Year 2 Fall

*Organic Chemistry I with Lab 4 hr. Year 2 Fall

*Human Physiology with Lab 4 hr. Year 2 Fall

Humanity or Social Science 4 hr. Year 2 Fall

*Organic Chemistry II with Lab 4 hr. Year 2 Fall

*Microbiology with Lab 4 hr. Year 2 Fall

Humanity or Social Science 4 hr. Year 2 Fall

Humanity or Social Science 4 hr. Year 2 Fall

Total Pre-Pharmacy Hours = 65 hr. (Excluding Physics)*Denotes class considered core in the pre-pharmacy curriculum

PROFESSIONAL FOUR-YEAR PHARMACY CURRICULUM OVERVIEW:

REQUIRED CURRICULAR AREA HOURS CREDIT GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Pharmacology & Toxicology 18 Drug Mechanisms, Interactions & Toxicity

Medicinal Chemistry 18 Molecule Design and Structure-Activity Relationships

Pharmaceutical Chemistry 16 Drug Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism & Excretion

Pharmacy Practice 40 Social & Administrative Issues and Clinical Science

Experiential & Labs 49 Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Experiences & Laboratories

Elective 6 Professional Elective Topics

Professional Total 147Program Total 212

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For additional information on the Department and Doctor of Physical Therapy please visit our website, http://www.highpoint.edu/physicaltherapy/

ATHLETIC TRAINING: The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) to award bachelor’s degrees in athletic training. The purpose of CAATE is to maintain the quality of entry-level athletic training education programs. Admission to the ATEP is competitive and highly selective. Freshmen athletic training majors are considered to be in application to the program. Upon formal admission to the program, students must complete specific academic requirements and extensive field experiences under the supervision of a clinical preceptor. Students who complete the athletic training education program will receive a Bachelor of Science in athletic training and will be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification examination.

HUMAN BIOMECHANICS AND PHYSIOLOGY LAB: High Point University’s Human Biomechanics and Physiology Lab is one of the most advanced of its kind. With state-of-the-art equipment and 13,150 square feet of facility, the lab is capturing national attention. The lab’s equipment includes a 24-camera motion analysis system, an environmental chamber that allows for temperature and altitude change, a DEXA scanner for bone density testing and an anti-gravity treadmill. This equipment allows for students to be involved in groundbreaking, high-impact research in the areas of injury prevention, rehabilitation and the effects of supplements on performance and recovery. The research will benefit active people from professional athletes to weekend warriors who suffer pain and injury by providing new examination and treatment methods.

UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OF STUDY:Athletic TrainingExercise Science

GRADUATE COURSE OF STUDY:Doctor of Physical TherapyMaster of Physician Assistant Studies

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