Lycoming College is committed to the principle that a liberal arts education is the ideal foundation for an informed and productive life. The liberal arts - including the fine arts, the humanities, mathematics, the natural and social sciences - have created the social, political, economic and intellectual systems which help define contemporary existence. Therefore, it is essential that students grasp the modes of inquiry and knowledge associated with these disciplines.
     Consequently, the Baccalaureate degree (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science) is conferred upon the student who has completed an educational program incorporating the two principles of the liberal arts known as distribution and concentration. The objective of the distribution principle is to insure that the student achieves breadth in learning through the study of the major dimensions of human inquiry: the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences. The objective of the concentration principle is to provide depth of learning through completion of a program of study in a given discipline or subject area known as the major. The effect of both principles is to impart knowledge, inspire inquiry, and encourage creative thought.

Requirements For Graduation
     Every B.A. degree candidate is expected to meet the following requirements in order to qualify for graduation

• Complete the distribution program.
• Complete the Writing Across the Curriculum Program requirements.
• Complete one year of Physical Activities, Wellness, or Community Service. Military Science 011, 021, 031, or 041 may satisfy this requirement.
• Complete a major consisting of at least eight unit courses (32 semester hours). Students must pass every course required for the major and have a minimum major grade point average of 2.00.
• Pass a minimum of 32 units (128 semester hours) with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00. Additional credits beyond 128 semester hours may be completed provided that the minimum 2.00 cumulative average is maintained.
• Complete in residence the final eight courses (32 semester hours) offered for the degree at Lycoming.
• Satisfy all financial obligations incurred at the College.

THE BACHELOR OF  
SCIENCE DEGREE

Requirements For Graduation
     Every B.S. degree candidate is expected to meet the following requirements in order to qualify for graduation:

• Complete the B.S. major in either Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Psychology. Students must pass every course required for the major and have a minimum major grade point average of 2.00.
• Complete the distribution program.
• Complete the Writing Across the Curriculum Program requirements.
• Complete one year of Physical Activities, Wellness, or Community Service. Military Science 011, 021, 031 or 041 may satisfy this requirement.
• Pass a minimum of 32 units (128 semester hours) with a minimum grade point average of 2.00. Additional credits beyond 128 semester hours may be completed provided that the minimum 2.00 cumulative average is maintained.
• Complete in residence the final eight courses (32 semester hours) offered for the degree at Lycoming.
• Satisfy all financial obligations incurred at the College.

The Distribution Program for the B.A. and B.S. Degrees
     A course can be used to satisfy only one distribution requirement (except in the Cultural Diversity area). Courses for which a grade of "P" is recorded may not be used toward the fulfillment of the distribution requirements. (Refer to page 28 for an explanation of the grading system.) No more than two courses used to satisfy the distribution requirements may be selected from the same department, except for ENGL 106 or 107 and Foreign Language courses numbered below 222. This means that in English, Foreign Languages literatures, and Theatre care must be taken to comply with this rule.
     A course in any of the following distribution requirements refers to a full-unit course (four semester hours) taken at Lycoming, any appropriate combination of fractional unit courses taken at Lycoming which accumulate to four semester hours, any appropriate course which is taken by cross-registration, any appropriate course which is part of an approved off-campus program (such as those listed in the catalog sections titled COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS, SPECIAL ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES, and STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS), or any approved course transferred from another institution.
     Special distribution requirements which apply to students in the Lycoming Scholar Program appear on page 43. For information regarding CLEP and AP credit see page 26.

A. English - Students are required to pass ENGL 106 or 107 during their freshman year.
B. Fine Arts - Students are required to pass two courses (or the equivalent) from Art, Creative Writing, Literature, Music, and/or THEA 100, 114, 135-136, 137-138, 145, 148, 201, 212, 235-236, 332, 333, 335.
C. Foreign Language - Students are required to pass a course in French, German, Greek, Hebrew, or Spanish numbered 101, unless exempted on the basis of placement, and a course numbered above 101 in the same language. Placement at the appropriate course level will be determined by the faculty of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
D. Humanities - Students are required to pass four courses from History, Literature (English, Foreign Languages and THEA 335), Philosophy, and/or Religion. At least one course must be successfully completed in 3 of the 4 disciplines.
E. Mathematics - Students are required to demonstrate competence in basic algebra and to pass one course selected from CPTR 108, MATH 106, 109, 112, 123, 128, 129, 130, 214, or 216. The requirement of competence in basic algebra must be met before the end of the fourth semester or within one year of entry, whichever is later. Students that have not met this competency requirement before the final semester of the applicable time period must register for MATH 100 in that semester.
     New students take the mathematics placement examination determined by the Department of Mathematical Sciences at a new-student orientation session. Those who do not pass this exam may take home a computerized study guide and take another exam at a specified time.
     After beginning classes at Lycoming College, a student may satisfy the basic algebra competence requirement by successful completion of MATH 100 at Lycoming, or of an approved course transferred from another college, or by passing a competence examination administered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Enrolled students may take this examination only once during a semester and may be subject to a testing fee. No student will be permitted to take this examination while enrolled in MATH 100.
F. Natural Sciences - Students are required to pass two laboratory courses chosen from Astronomy/Physics, Biology, and/or Chemistry.
G. Social Sciences - Students are required to pass two courses from Criminal Justice, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology-Anthropology.
H. Cultural Diversity - Students are required to pass one designated course which introduces students to Cultural Diversity which are distinct from the predominant Anglo-American culture. The course selected to fulfill this requirement may also be used to satisfy one of the other general education requirements in the liberal arts. Students also may fulfill the cultural diversity requirement by successfully completing at least one full-time semester (12 semester hours) in a college-accepted study abroad program.
     The following courses have been approved to be offered as cultural diversity courses and will be offered as such. Students must check semester class schedules to determine which courses are offered as "D" (cultural diversity) courses for that semester.

Writing Across The Curriculum Program

I. Purpose
    The Lycoming College Writing Across the Curriculum Program has been developed in response to the conviction that writing skills promote intellectual growth and are a hallmark of the educated person. The program has therefore been designed to achieve two major, interrelated objectives:

1. to enhance student learning in general and subject mastery in particular, and
2. to develop students’ abilities to communicate clearly. In this program, students are given opportunities to write in a variety of contexts and in a substantial number of courses, in which they receive faculty guidance and reinforcement.

III. Approved Writing Intensive Courses
     The following courses have been approved to be offered as writing intensive courses and may be offered as such. Students must check semester class schedules to determine which courses are offered as "W" courses for that semester.

Physical Activities, Wellness, and Community Service Program

I. Purpose
     This program is designed to promote students’ physical welfare, health awareness, and to encourage a sense of civic responsibility.

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CONCENTRATION

The Major
     Students are required to complete a series of courses in one departmental or interdisciplinary (established or individual) major. Specific course requirements for each major offered by the College are listed in the curriculum section of this catalog. Students must earn a 2.00 or higher cumulative grade point average in the major. Students must declare a major by the beginning of their junior year. Departmental and established interdisciplinary majors are declared in the Office of the Registrar, whereas individual interdisciplinary majors must be approved by the Committee on Curriculum Development. Students may complete more than one major, each of which will be recorded on the transcript. Students may be removed from major status if they are not making satisfactory progress in their major. This action is taken by the Dean of the College upon the recommendation of the department, coordinating committee (for established interdisciplinary majors), or Curriculum Development Committee (for individual interdisciplinary majors). The decision of the Dean of the College may be appealed to the Committee on Academic Standards by the student involved or by the recommending department or committee. Students pursuing majors in two different degrees are subject to the policy for dual degrees on page 32.

• A minor must include at least two unit courses which are not counted in the student’s major. 
• A student may receive at most two minors.
• Students with two majors may receive only one minor; students with three majors may not receive a  minor.
• Students may not receive a minor in their major discipline unless their major discipline is Actuarial Mathematics and the minor is Mathematics (three courses must be taken outside of the major), their major is Art and the minor is Art History, their major is Biology and the minor is Environmental Science, their major is Religion and the minor is Biblical Languages.
     A discipline is any course of study in which a student can major. Tracks within majors are not separate disciplines.
• A student may not receive a minor unless his/her average in the courses which count for his/her minor is a minimum of 2.00.
• Courses taken P/F may not be counted toward a minor.

     Students must declare their intention to minor by signing a form available in the Registrar’s Office, obtaining required faculty signatures, and returning the completed form to the Office of the Registrar. Students must meet the requirements for the minor which are in effect at the time they declare a minor or which are in effect subsequent to that time before they graduate.
     When students complete a minor, the title will be indicated on their official transcript. Minor requirements must be completed at the time of graduation.

ACCOUNTING
ART
     Art History
     Commercial Design
     Painting
     Photography
     Sculpture
ASTRONOMY
BIOLOGY
     Biology
     Environmental Science
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
CHEMISTRY
COMMUNICATION
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ECONOMICS
ENGLISH
     Literature
     Writing
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
AND LITERATURES
     French
     German
     Spanish
HISTORY
     American History
     European History
     History
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
    Computer Science
    Mathematics
PHILOSOPHY
    Philosophy
    Philosophy and Law
    Philosophy and Science
    Ethics
PHYSICS
     POLITICAL SCIENCE
     Political Science
     American Politics
     World Politics
     Legal Studies
PSYCHOLOGY
RELIGION
SOCIOLOGY-ANTHROPOLOGY
THEATRE
       Performance
       Technical Theatre
     Theatre History and Literature

Pre-Professional
Programs (also see "Pre-Professional Advising" in The Advising Program section)
Preparation for Educational Professions — Lycoming College believes that the liberal arts
provide the best preparation for future teachers. Thus, all education students complete a liberal arts major in addition to the Lycoming College Teacher Education Certificate requirements. Students can be certified in elementary, secondary (biology, chemistry, citizenship, general science, mathematics, physics, social sciences), K-12 (art, foreign languages, music), and special education (cognitive, behavior and physical/health disabilities). All teacher education programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Pennsylvania certificates are recognized in most other states either through reciprocal agreements or by transcript evaluation. For more detailed information, see the Education Department listing on page 99.

Preparation for Health Professions — The program of pre-professional education for the health professions (allopathic, dental, osteopathic, podiatric and veterinary medicine; optometry, and pharmacy) is organized around a sound foundation in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics and a wide range of subject matter from the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. At least three years of undergraduate study is recommended before entry into a professional school; the normal procedure is to complete the Bachelor of Arts degree.
     Students interested in one of the health professions or in an allied health career should make their intentions known to the Admissions Office when applying and to the Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC), Dr. Edward Gabriel, Chair, during their first semester (see page 46).

Preparation for Legal Professions — Lycoming offers a strong preparation for students interested in law as a profession. Admission to law school is not predicated upon a particular major or area of study; rather, a student is encouraged to design a course of study (traditional or interdisciplinary major) which is of personal interest and significance. While no specific major is recommended, there are certain skills of particular relevance to the pre-law student: clear writing, analytical thinking, and reading comprehension. These skills should be developed during the undergraduate years.
     Pre-law students should register with the Legal Professions Advisory Committee (LPAC), Dr. John Whelan, Chair, during their first semester (see page 47).

Preparation for Theological Professions — Students preparing to attend a theological seminary should examine the suggestions set down by the Association of Theological Schools. It is recommended that students pursue a broad program in the liberal arts with a major in one of the humanities (English, history, languages, literature, philosophy, religion) or one of the social sciences (American studies, criminal justice, economics, international studies, political science, psychology, sociology-anthropology). Students preparing for a career in religious education should major in religion and elect five or six courses in psychology, education and sociology. This program of study will qualify students to work as educational assistants or directors of religious education after graduate study in a theological seminary.
     Students should register with the Theological Professions Advisory Committee (TPAC), Dr. Steven Johnson, Chair, during their first semester. TPAC acts as a "center" for students, faculty, and clergy to discuss the needs of students who want to prepare themselves for the ministry, religious education, advanced training in religion, or related vocations (see page 47).

Cooperative Programs
     Lycoming has developed several cooperative programs to provide students with opportunities to extend their knowledge, abilities, and talents in selected areas through access to the specialized academic programs and facilities of other colleges, universities, academies and hospitals. Although thorough advising and curricular planning are provided for each of the cooperative programs, admission to Lycoming and registration in the program of choice do not guarantee admission to the cooperating institution. The prerogative of admitting students to the cooperative aspect of the program rests with the cooperating institution. Students who are interested in a cooperative program should contact the coordinator during the first week of the first semester of their enrollment at Lycoming. This is necessary to plan their course programs in a manner that will ensure completion of required courses according to the schedule stipulated for the program. All cooperative programs require special coordination of course scheduling at Lycoming.

Engineering — Combining the advantages of a liberal arts education and the technical training of an engineering curriculum, students complete three years of study at Lycoming and two years at a cooperating university. Upon satisfactory completion of the first year of engineering studies, Lycoming awards a Bachelor of Arts degree. When students successfully complete the second year of engineering studies, the cooperating university awards a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
     At Lycoming, students complete the distribution program and courses in physics, mathematics, and chemistry. The cooperating Universities offer aerospace, agricultural, ceramic, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, engineering science, industrial, mechanical, mining and nuclear engineering. Faculty advisor: Dr. David Wolfe.

Forestry or Environmental Studies — Lycoming College offers a cooperative program with Duke University in environmental management and forestry. Qualified students can earn the baccalaureate and master degrees in five years, spending three years at Lycoming and two years at Duke. All Lycoming distribution and major requirements must be completed by the end of the junior year. At the end of the first year at Duke, a baccalaureate degree will be awarded by Lycoming. Duke will award the professional degree of Master of Forestry or Master of Environmental Management to qualified candidates at the end of the second year.
     The major program emphases at Duke are Forest Resource Management, Resource Economics and Policy, and Resource Ecology.
     The program is flexible enough, however, to accommodate a variety of individual designs. An undergraduate major in one of the natural sciences, social sciences, or business may provide good preparation for the programs at Duke, but a student with any undergraduate concentration will be considered for admission. All students need at least two courses each in biology, mathematics, and economics.
     Students begin the program at Duke in July after their junior year at Lycoming with a one-month session of field work in natural resource management. They must complete a total of 48 units which generally takes four semesters.
     Some students prefer to complete the baccalaureate degree before undertaking graduate study at Duke. The master degree requirements for these students are the same as for those students entering after the junior year, but the 48-unit requirement may be reduced for completed relevant undergraduate work of satisfactory quality. All credit reductions are determined individually and consider the students' educational background and objectives. Faculty advisor: Dr. Melvin Zimmerman.

Medical Technology - Students desiring a career in medical technology may either complete a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science program followed by a clinical internship at any hospital accredited by the American Medical Association, or they may complete the cooperative program. Students electing the cooperative program normally study for three years at Lycoming, during which time they complete 24 unit courses, including the College distribution requirements, a major, and requirements of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The current requirements of the NAACLS are: four courses in chemistry (one of which must be either organic or biochemistry); four courses in biology (including courses in microbiology and immunology), and one course in mathematics.
      Students in the cooperative program usually major in biology, following a modified major of six unit courses that exempts them from Ecology (BIO 224) and Plant Sciences (BIO 225). Students must take either Microbiology (BIO 321) or Microbiology for the Health Sciences (BIO 226), and either Human Physiology (BIO 323) or Cell Biology (BIO 435). The cooperative program requires successful completion of a one-year internship at a hospital accredited by the American Medical Association. Lycoming is affiliated with the following accredited hospitals: Williamsport, Robert Packer, Lancaster, Graduate, and Abington. Students in the cooperative program receive credit at Lycoming for each of eight courses in biology and chemistry successfully completed during the clinical internship. Successful completion of the Registry Examination is not considered a graduation requirement at Lycoming College.
     Students entering a clinical internship for one year after graduation from Lycoming must complete all of the requirements of the cooperative program, but are not eligible for the biology major exemptions indicated above. Upon graduation, such students may apply for admission to a clinical program at any hospital. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Joseph Lipar.

Optometry — Through the Accelerated Optometry Education Curriculum Program, students interested in a career in optometry may qualify for admission to the Pennsylvania College of Optometry after only three years at Lycoming College.
     After four years at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, a student will earn a Doctor of Optometry degree. Selection of candidates for the professional segment of the program is completed by the admissions committee of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry during the student’s third year at Lycoming. (This is one of two routes that students may choose. Any student, of course, may follow the regular application procedures for admission to the Pennsylvania College of Optometry or another college of optometry to matriculate following completion of his or her baccalaureate program.) During the three years at Lycoming College, the student will complete 24 unit courses, including all distribution requirements, and will prepare for his or her professional training by obtaining a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. During the first year of study at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, the student will take 39 semester hours of basic science courses in addition to introductions to optometry and health care. Successful completion of the first year of professional training will complete the course requirements for the B.A. degree at Lycoming College.
     Most students will find it convenient to major in biology in order to satisfy the requirements of Lycoming College and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Such students are allowed to complete a modified biology major which will exempt them from two biology courses: Ecology (BIO 224) and Plant Sciences (BIO 225). (This modified major requires the successful completion of the initial year at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.) Students desiring other majors must coordinate their plans with the Health Professions Advisory Committee in order to ensure that they have satisfied all requirements. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Edward Gabriel.

Podiatry — Students interested in podiatry may either seek admission to a college of podiatric medicine upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts degree or through the Accelerated Podiatric Medical Education Curriculum Program (APMEC). The latter program provides an opportunity for students to qualify for admission to the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine (PCPM) or the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) after three years of study at Lycoming. At Lycoming, students in the APMEC program must successfully complete 24 unit courses, including the distribution requirements and a basic foundation in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. During the first year of study at PCPM or OCPM, students must successfully complete a program of basic science courses and an introduction to podiatry. Successful completion of the first year of professional training will contribute toward the fulfillment of the course requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree at Lycoming.
     Students in the cooperative program who major in biology will be allowed to complete a modified major which will exempt them from two biology courses: Ecology (BIO 224) and Plant Sciences (BIO 225). This modified major requires the successful completion of the initial year at PCPM or OCPM.
     Students interested in a career in podiatric medicine should indicate their intentions to the Health Professions Advisory Committee. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Edward Gabriel.

U.S. Army Reserve Officers Training Corps Program (R.O.T.C.) — 
The program provides an opportunity for Lycoming students to enroll in Army R.O.T.C. Lycoming notes enrollment in and successful completion of the program on student transcripts. Military Science is a four-year program divided into a basic course given during the freshman and sophomore years and an advanced course given during the junior and senior years. Students who have not completed the basic course may qualify for the advanced course by completing the Leader's Training Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky between the sophomore and junior years. Students enrolled in the advanced course receive a monthly, non-taxable stipend of $350.00 a month as a junior and $400.00 a month as a senior. One course each in written communication, computer proficiency, and military history will fulfill the professional military education requirements.
Students successfully completing the advanced course and The Leadership Development and Assessment Course between the junior and senior years will qualify for a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army upon graduation, and will incur a service obligation in the active Army, Army National Guard or the Army Reserves. More information can be found at http://www.departments.bucknell.edu/rotc/  or contact the Recruiting Operations Officer at 570-577-1013/1246.

The Scholar Program
     The Lycoming College Scholar Program is a special program designed to meet the needs and aspirations of highly motivated students of superior intellectual ability. Lycoming Scholars satisfy the College’s distribution requirements with more challenging courses than students not in the Scholar Program are required to complete. (Substitutions to the Scholar Distribution Requirements can be made only by successful application to the Scholar’s Council.) Lycoming Scholars also participate in special interdisciplinary seminars and in an independent study culminating in a senior presentation. Scholars may audit a fifth course each semester at no additional cost. In addition, Scholars may be exempted from the usual limitations on independent studies by the Individual Studies Committee.
     Students are admitted to the program by invitation of the Scholar Council, the group which oversees the program. The council consists of a director and four other faculty selected by the Dean of the College, and four students elected by current scholars. The guidelines governing selection of new scholars are flexible; academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and creativity are all taken into account. Students who desire to participate in the Scholar Program but are not invited may petition the Scholar Council for consideration. Petitioning students should provide the Scholar Council with letters of recommendation from Lycoming faculty and a transcript to be sent to the director of the Scholar Program.
     To remain in the program, students must maintain a cumulative average of 3.00 or better. Students who drop below this average will be placed on Scholar probation for one semester. After one semester, they will be asked to leave the program if their GPA has not returned to 3.00 or higher. To graduate as a Scholar, a student must have at least a 3.00 cumulative average. Scholars must successfully complete five Lycoming Scholars Seminars, as well as the non-credit Senior Scholar Seminar in which they present the results of their independent studies. In addition, the following distribution requirements must be met.

A. English - Scholars must complete ENGL 106 or ENGL 107. The Scholar Council strongly recommends that qualified scholars enroll in ENGL 107 if scheduling permits. ENGL 106 or 107 must be taken during the freshman year.

E. Mathematics - Scholars must earn at least a grade of B (3.00) in one of MATH 106, 109, 112, 123 or CPTR 108; or successfully complete one of MATH 128, 129, 130, 214 or 216.

• The student must produce a substantial research paper, critical study, or creative project. If the end product is a creative project, a critical paper analyzing the techniques and principles employed and the nature of the achievement represented in the project shall be also submitted.
• The student must successfully explain and defend the work in a final oral examination given by the honors committee.
• The Honors Committee must certify that the student has successfully defended the project, and that the student’s achievement is clearly superior to that which would ordinarily be required to earn a grade of "A" in a regular independent studies course.
• The Committee on Individual Studies must certify that the student has satisfied all of the conditions mentioned above.

     Except in unusual circumstances, honors projects are expected to involve independent study in two consecutive unit courses. Successful completion of the honors project will cause the designation of honors in that department to be placed upon the permanent record. Acceptable theses are deposited in the College library. In the event that the study is not completed successfully or is not deemed worthy of honors, the student shall be re-registered in independent studies and given a final grade for the course.

Academic Advising
     One advantage of a small college is the direct, personal contact between a student and the College faculty who care about that student’s personal, academic, and professional aspirations. The student can draw upon their years of experience to resolve questions about social adjustment, workload, study skills, tutoring and more. Perhaps the member of the faculty with the most impact on a student is the academic advisor.
     The freshman advisor, whom the student meets at summer orientation, assists with course selection by providing accurate information about requirements, programs and career options. Advisors help students to identify other campus resources. Health Services can supply counseling support for students with personal adjustment issues.
     During the sophomore year, the student must choose a major and select an advisor from the major department. The new advisor, while serving as a resource, can best advise that student about course selection and career opportunities.
     Advisors at Lycoming endeavor to contribute to students’ development in yet another way. They insist that students assume full responsibility for their decisions and academic progress. By doing so, they help to prepare them for the harder choices and responsibilities of the professional world.
     Also, Lycoming provides special advising programs for careers in medicine, law and religion. Interested students should register with the appropriate advisory committee immediately after deciding to enter one of these professions.

Pre-Professional Advising (also see "Pre-Professional Programs" in the Concentration section)
Preparation for Educational Professions — Students interested in obtaining teacher certification should consult with a member of the Education Department as early as possible. See the Education Department listing on page 99.

Preparation for Theological Professions — Students who plan to investigate the religious vocations should register with the Theological Professions Advisory Committee (TPAC) during their first semester. TPAC acts as a "center" for students, faculty, and clergy to discuss the needs of students who want to prepare themselves for the ministry, religious education, advanced training in religion, or related vocations. Also, it may help coordinate internships for students who desire practical experience in the parish ministry or related areas.

Academic Resource Center (ARC)
Daniel Hartsock, Director
Jane Keller, Assistant Director
www.lycoming.edu/arc/ 

     The Academic Resource Center, located on the third floor of the Snowden Library, provides a variety of free services to the campus community.

Office of the Assistant Dean for Freshmen
     Lycoming College believes a student’s freshman year needs structure and support. This office serves as a focal point for the freshman and his or her family.

Office of the Assistant Dean for Sophomores
     The College continues to provide academic counseling and support as students move into the sophomore year. The Assistant Dean for Sophomores meets individually with second year students and, in cooperation with the Assistant Dean for Freshmen, conducts small group retreats and other meetings. These efforts are designed to alert students to their circumstances, to help them explore options, to motivate them to achieve their academic aspirations, and to provide them with useful strategies and resources for success.
     In addition, the Sophomore Dean consults with students on a variety of personal, social, residential, financial, and other concerns.

Early Assessment
      During the sixth week of the semester classroom instructors prepare Early Assessment Progress Reports for freshmen, new transfer students, students on academic probation, and students with cumulative GPAs less than 2.10. In week seven, academic advisors, students, parents, deans, and coaches receive these progress reports and can counsel students having difficulty regarding adjustment strategies. Progress grades are not recorded on the student’s permanent record.

First-Year Seminar - Every fall, Lycoming College offers a number of first-year seminars, small classes that investigate topics in various disciplines. Students receive a letter from the Director of the First Year Seminar in the spring before their freshman year telling them what seminars will be available.

1) An appropriate member of the faculty must agree to supervise the project and must certify by signing the application form that the project involves an amount of legitimate academic work appropriate for the amount of academic credit requested and that the student in question is qualified to pursue the project.
2) The studies project must be approved by the chair of the department in which the studies project is to be undertaken. In the case of catalog courses, all department members must approve offering the catalog course as an independent studies course.
3) After the project is approved by the instructor and the chair of the appropriate department, the studies project must be approved by the Committee on Individual Studies.

     Participation in independent studies projects which do not duplicate catalog courses is subject to the following:
• Students undertaking independent studies projects must have a GPA of at least 2.50.
• Students may not engage in more than one independent studies project during any given semester.
• Students may not engage in more than two independent studies projects during their academic   careers at Lycoming College.
• The Individual Studies Committee may exempt members of the Lycoming College Scholar Program from these two limitations.
     As with other academic policies, any other exceptions to these two rules must be approved by the Committee on Academic Standards.

Any junior or senior student in good academic standing may petition the Committee on Individual Studies for approval to serve as an intern. A maximum of 16 credits can be earned through internships, practica, and/or student teaching. Guidelines for program development, assignment of tasks and academic requirements, such as exams, papers, reports, grades, etc., are established in consultation with a faculty director at Lycoming and an agency supervisor at the place of internship.
     Students with diverse majors have participated in a wide variety of internships, including ones with NBC Television in New York City, the Allenwood Federal Prison Camp, Pennsylvania State Department of Environmental Resources, Lycoming County Historical Society, the American Cancer Society, business and accounting firms, law offices, hospitals, social service agencies, banks and Congressional offices.

Teacher Intern Program — The purpose of the Teacher Intern Program is to provide individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree with the opportunity to become certified teachers through on-the-job training. Interns can earn a Lycoming College Teacher Education Certificate and be certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in elementary, secondary (biology, chemistry, citizenship, general science, mathematics, physics, social sciences), K-12 (art, foreign languages, music), and special education (cognitive, behavior and physical/health disabilities).
     Interested individuals should file a formal application with the Education Department for admission to the Intern Program. Upon completion of the application process, interns receive a letter of Intern Candidacy from the Pennsylvania Department of Education which the candidate then uses to apply for a teaching position. Necessary professional coursework can be completed prior to the teaching experience when individuals obtain teaching position. See Education Department on page 99 for more information.

Washington Semester — With the consent of the Department of Political Science and the Registrar, selected students are permitted to study in Washington, D.C., at The American University for one semester. They may choose from seven different programs: Washington Semester, Urban Semester, Foreign Policy Semester, International Development Semester, Economic Policy Semester, Science and Technology Semester, or American Studies Semester.

United Nations Semester — With the consent of either the Department of History or Political Science and the Registrar, selected students may enroll at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, in the United Nations Semester, which is designed to provide a first-hand acquaintance with the world organization. Students with special interests in world history, international relations, law, and politics are eligible to participate.

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
     Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of study abroad programs sponsored by affiliates or other institutions. Students who intend to study abroad must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher. Study abroad opportunities range from summer sessions to a full semester or academic year overseas. All overseas programs require prior approval from the students’ major departments, the Study Abroad Coordinator, and the Registrar. Applications may be obtained from the Study Abroad Coordinator.
     Before embarking on an overseas learning experience, students should review the study abroad materials in the Career Development Center (2nd floor, Wertz Center). With the help of the Study Abroad Coordinator, they must identify any additional program requirements such as fluency in a foreign language.
     A limited number of competitive grants for study abroad at our affiliate institutions are available. Application forms are posted on the College’s home page under Academic Programs, Study Abroad. For more details, contact the Study Abroad Coordinator. Lycoming aid is not part of the Study Abroad package.

Affiliate Programs — Lycoming has cooperative arrangements with seven institutions overseas: Anglia Polytechnic University (Cambridge, England), CUEF Université Stendhal-Grenoble 3 (Grenoble, France), Estudio Sampere (Spain), Lancaster University (Lake District, England), Oxford-Brookes University (Oxford, England) Regent’s College (London, England), and Tandem Escuela Internacional (Madrid, Spain). Course offerings vary at each institution, contact the Study Abroad Coordinator for details. Students interested in the programs at Grenoble, Sampere, and Tandem should contact the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

Programs Sponsored by Other Institutions Lycoming students have taken advantage of opportunities offered by other institutions in countries such as Australia, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, and Sweden. Information regarding these and other programs are available in the Career Development Center, the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, and from the Study Abroad Coordinator.

Student Teaching Abroad — Lycoming College has established a cooperative program with Moorhead State University enabling teacher education students to do all or part of their student teaching in a foreign country.
     This program offers exceptional students the opportunity to student teach in nearly any country in the world. Students are placed in independent international schools where English is the instructional language. An effort is made to assign students to geographical areas that will enrich their backgrounds, serve their special interests and expand their cultural horizons.

NOTE: Lycoming College cannot assume responsibility for the health, safety, or welfare of students engaged in or en route to or from any off-campus studies or activities which are not under its exclusive jurisdiction.