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In addition to its regular liberal arts degree programs, Stillman College offers a number of challenging educational programs and enrichment opportunities for students. Among them are Night School, the Military Science Program (ROTC), Harte Honors College; the guaranteed Pre-Medicine and Pre-law Programs; interinstitutional, and independent study programs; and internship opportunities. NIGHT SCHOOL Night School is an evening program designed to meet the needs of a growing number of working adults who find it difficult to fit traditional college courses into their busy schedules. Night School offers Greater Opportunities for Adult Learners at Stillman (G.O.A.L.) by providing classroom instruction one night per week and online computerized coursework the next night. This non-degree program consists of general education classes in which Blackboard Technology is utilized as a course delivery and management tool. Course credits can be used to fulfill requirements toward a college degree. Night School Admission The Night School enrollment process is separate from the traditional college process. Night School requires a separate admissions, registration, and payment process. Requirements for admission to the Night School Program are:
The Military Science Program (ROTC) The Department of Military Science at the University of Alabama provides opportunities for students to earn commissions in the United States Army or Air Force at the same time they work for their academic degrees at Stillman. Students can achieve the enviable combination of a degree in a major field and a commission as an Army or Air Force Second Lieutenant. The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program is specifically designed to give college students on campus training and experience in the art of organizing, motivating, and leading others. It includes instruction in developing self-discipline, physical stamina, and bearing qualities that are important parts of leadership, contributing to success in any career. Through a special cross-town arrangement, Stillman students may participate in the Army and Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps program at the University of Alabama. A student who completes one of these programs will qualify as a commissioned officer and will be ordered to active duty in the United States Armed Services. A student may apply to either program at the beginning of his/her freshman year or may choose to apply at the end of the sophomore year. While a student is enrolled in one of these programs, he/she will attend certain courses at the University of Alabama. Stillman students are eligible to apply for scholarships under both the Air Force and Army programs. Additional information about either program is available from the respective ROTC units at the University of Alabama or from the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Stillman. The Harte Honors College The Harte Honors College provides opportunities for outstanding students to participate in rigorous educational experiences that will prepare a new generation of leadership with traditional underpinnings, a commitment to excellence, and vision to lead. Through a unique interdisciplinary curriculum with course work that ranges from classical languages to advanced research, the Honors College program is designed to stimulate students’ intellectual curiosity, enhance their oral and written communication skills, and foster
their ability to think and study independently. Honors College places special focus on the importance of viewing issues from many perspectives and of integrating and analyzing knowledge.
The criteria used to select each talented class of students include: a minimum high school grade point average of A-, minimum SAT of 1150 or ACT of 25, demonstrated success in the arts, strong performance in the sciences, and demonstrated leadership ability. To secure more information about Harte Honors College, write to: Director of Harte Honors College, Box 1430, Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403. Harte Honors College Graduation Requirements Candidates eligible for the Harte Honors College Diploma must have completed 124 or more semester hours of college-level coursework, earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in the major, earned an overall cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, and have completed the following: 1. At least 12 credit hours each semester with an overall grade of “B” or better.
4. A major consisting of a minimum of 30 credit hours, together with related courses, completed to the satisfaction of the major department. Harte Honors General Education Requirements All Harte Honors students are required to complete a core of courses designed to provide intellectual and aesthetic experiences that have the fundamental qualities of critical, analytical, and integrative thinking. These courses will enable the student to solve problems, to make both intellectual and value judgments, and to function effectively in a rapidly changing world environment. Some requirements may vary depending on the major. Harte Honors General Education Courses Credits
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The Sample Four-Year Harte Honors Program only includes Harte Honors requirements and does not include electives and courses in the major. All students must enroll in at least 12 credit hours each semester to remain in good standing with scholarship requirements. The Teacher Education Program Stillman’s Teacher Education program provides a broad based course of study in the liberal arts and in the professional studies area of education. This course of study will make it possible for students to meet the entrance requirements for graduate school in teacher education. Students may elect a program leading to a degree in elementary education or certification in a specific secondary area. The College guarantees that anyone who successfully completes its rigorous Teacher Education Program will meet the requirements for certification and employment, and when appropriate graduate school. Criteria for admission to the guaranteed Teacher Education Program include a minimum ACT Score of 20 or SAT of 950, a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and completion of a general course of study at an accredited high school. Persons interested in additional information about the Teacher Education Program should write to: The Dean of the Division of Education, Box 1430, Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403. The Pre-Medicine Program Stillman’s Pre-Medicine Program provides a broad-based course of study in the liberal arts that makes it possible for a student to meet the requirements for medical school while majoring in a specific discipline. To pursue a pre-medicine course of study at Stillman, one may elect a program leading to a biology major. Stillman College guarantees that anyone who successfully completes its rigorous Pre-Medicine Program will meet the requirements for admission to medical school and will possess the skills necessary for success. Criteria for admission to the guaranteed Pre-Medicine Program include a minimum ACT Score of 24 or SAT Score of 1100, a minimum GPA of 3.5, and appropriate high school courses in math, biology, chemistry, and physics. Persons interested in additional information about the Pre-Medicine Program should write to: Advisor of the Pre-Medicine Program, Box 1430, Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403.
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Pre-Law Program Admission to law school is normally based on personal and academic records and on the results of a student’s performance on the national Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Consequently, the Pre-law program at Stillman College helps students to broaden their view of the world, cultivate such personal qualities as honesty and integrity, and acquire and sharpen the diverse skills needed for success in law school, in a law career, and in life. The core skills include listening ability, general research, critical reading ability, analytical skills, logical thinking, and the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively orally and in writing. At Stillman, a Pre-law student may select a major in a social science discipline with a minor in English, or a major in English with a minor in a social science discipline. Whatever the major,
Pre- law students will pursue a demanding, four-year course of study in the liberal arts, which will help them acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the intense competition for admission to law school. Criteria for admission to Stillman’s guaranteed Pre-law Program include a minimum GPA of 3.3; an ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 950; the appropriate high school courses in mathematics, English, and in the social and natural sciences. Persons may obtain additional information about the program by writing to the Pre-law Coordinator, Stillman College, Box 1430, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403.
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Experiential Learning Experiential Learning is the entity which falls under the auspices of Academic Affairs, responsible for providing tangible and meaning experiences to complement a student’s formal classroom theoretical instruction. Experiential learning is learning through experience. At its best, it is the fusion of academics and experience. Experiential learning consists of the experiential learning course, community service and service learning. The Experiential Learning course is designed to compliment a student’s formal education, by assisting them with practical work experience that is directly related to their majors. Students must have attained sophomore standing with at least a 2.5 G.P.A. to be eligible to register for this course. Transfer students must be enrolled in the College a full semester before becoming eligible for placement. When participating in the cooperative education program (co-op), students will alternate work and study periods over several semesters. Most placements are with large corporations and government agencies, and involve two to four work periods. Internships, on the other hand, are usually for a single term (two maximum). Students may apply for up to 12 hours of co-op or 6 hours of internship toward elective credit in the completion of a major or general elective credit to meet overall graduation requirements. Co-op and internships may be full-time or part-time and local, national or international. During the school year, most experiences will be part-time and in the Tuscaloosa area. During the summer, they will usually be full-time and cover a wide range of geographic areas.
Community service encompasses two separate areas, regular community service and community service with an academic attachment. The regular community service offers students an opportunity to volunteer with community-based organizations that need volunteers to assist in the delivery of services to their clients. Students who volunteer will become benefactors of experience that will not only increase their civil and citizenship quotient, but will provide real-life experience, which culminates into resume building opportunities. Students will have the opportunity to volunteer with agencies that expose them to practical experiences that parallel their vocational interests. Service learning provides the opportunity for students to register for courses that require service components. These courses offer traditional learning opportunities, but require students to volunteer or serve with agencies that reflect the objectives and philosophy of the courses. Thus students’ grades are dependent upon successful completion of both classroom instruction and service with an agency.
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