SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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Research Institutes
Honoring its mission statement in a concrete way, Claremont McKenna College
gives students meaningful opportunities to engage in graduate-level research
in partnership with faculty members, through the work of its nine on-campus
research institutes. It is an opportunity usually restricted to graduate students
at the nation's major universities, and one seldom found at an undergraduate
liberal arts institution.
CMC's research institutes were established to:
- enrich the curriculum and provide introductory research opportunities
for able students working closely with faculty scholars
- attract distinguished scholars to theCollege
- provide students with a variety of internship experiences
- produce scholarly research valuable to thecommunity, the state, and the
nation.
The institutes, in the order of their founding, are:
The Henry Salvatori Center for the Study of Individual Freedom in the Modern
World
The Salvatori Center focuses on the study of ordered liberty, and seeks through
its conferences and research to understand the relationship between individual
freedom and the economic, social, moral, political, and legal conditions essential
for its preservation. The Center focuses particular attention on the American
Constitution, its founding principles and consequent construction, and on questions
of political philosophy and applied ethics.
The Rose Institute of State and Local Government
Using computer technology, students and faculty in the Rose Institute advance
knowledge about politics, and help create services that make the political
process more democratic. Through the development of large computerized databases
and advanced geographic retrieval systems, students become involved in projects
focusing on such topics as redistricting, fiscal analysis, California demographics,
survey research, and legal and regulatory analysis.
The Reed Institute for Decision Science
Through the Reed Institute, students have the opportunity to work on actual
problems from business and government. Faculty-student teams conduct research
for such organizations as the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Forest
Service, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, U.S. Navy, and major companies. Project
results have played a key role in both public and private management decisions,
and have been published in leading research journals.
The Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies
The Keck Center engages students in the sophisticated analysis of contemporary
international and strategic issues, provides a vibrant intellectual environment,
and encourages student and faculty research on important policy questions.
The Center supports student and faculty research, and funds extracurricular
events, student fellowships and awards, curriculum development, public lectures,
visiting professors, scholarly conferences and workshops, research monographs,
and library collections.
The Lowe Institute of Political Economy
Lowe Institute research focuses on economic policy; its most recent work
has addressed trade and exchange rate policies, including the implications
of globalization, of regional trade integration in North America (NAFTA) and
the Pacific Rim (APEC), and of financial crises in emerging market economies.
The institute conducts research and sponsors workshops, seminars and conferences,
involving local and visiting faculty and policy experts; and the North American
Journal of Economics and Finance is edited at the Lowe Institute.
The Roberts Environmental Center
The Roberts Environmental Center encourages faculty and student involvement
in studies of our natural resources from scientific, political, and economic
perspectives. Students apply basic knowledge to real-world issues to help solve
the many environmental problems facing society. The Center pursues an interdisciplinary
approach to complex problems, with researchers in the natural sciences defining
specific environmental issues and evaluating policy alternatives; they pay
special attention to achieving a balance between progress and preservation
of natural resources.
The Family of Benjamin Z. Gould Center for Humanistic Studies
The Gould Center investigates the major forces that have gone into, and are
still at work in, the formation of the modern world: science, capitalism and
industrialization. Its scholars and students also focus on the great changes
in attitudes since the Renaissance. The Center hosts an annual academic seminar
exploring a major issue of modern society, brings distinguished visiting fellows
to campus, and offers fellowships for collaborative faculty and student research
efforts.
The Kravis Leadership Institute
The Kravis Leadership Institute is the driving force behind CMC's leadership
studies sequence, a grouping of courses designed to educate students about
leadership through the study of psychology, government, history, literature,
philosophy, economics, and military science. In the institute's research
programs, students also work with faculty on research into such topics as the
role of confidence and optimism on leadership performance, gender differences
in leadership, management of diversity, and interdisciplinary studies of entrepreneurship
and organizational effectiveness.
The Berger Institute for Work, Family, and Children
Students working at the Berger Institute for Work, Family, and Children are
involved in studies on preparing people to be skilled members of the workforce.
They participate in applied research that seeks to understand how work-related
policies and practices support or hinder family life, and how families can
help develop attitudes and behaviors compatible with the demands of work. These
issues are addressed on an interdisciplinary basis, integrating such perspectives
as cognitive and developmental psychology, economics, and sociology.
The Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights
With study of the Holocaust as its foundation, the Center promotes research,
publication, teaching, and internships that explore not only the causes of
genocide and human rights abuses but also the ethical commitments, economic
policies, political processes, and leadership qualities that are necessary
to oppose those destructive conditions. Through its program of visiting scholars,
conferences, faculty fellowships, and student grants, the Center particularly
encourages interaction among undergraduates and leading scholars in the field.
Other Academic Resources and Programs
Practicum Program
Some of the most innovative developments in course work at Claremont McKenna
College are ongoing faculty efforts to combine traditional liberal arts concepts
with applications of such knowledge. The Practicum Program provides faculty
members with both resources and a framework for integrating theory and applications
within CMC's existing curriculum design.
The unifying objectives of practicum courses are to provide students with
opportunities to take greater personal responsibility for their own learning
and to benefit from greater access to experts other than course instructors.
The program assists faculty members in developing specific course assignments,
activities, and/or projects that foster improved student skills. Among these
are:
- communication skills used in oral discussion and reporting;
- critical reasoning and teaching skills required for formal presentations;
- abilities required to define, analyze, and resolve research problems;
- enhanced capacity to integrate knowledge across disciplines;
- organization
skills required for collaborative problem-solving.
A key element in the ability of practicum courses to effectively promote
these kinds of skill acquisition is finding outside clients with appropriate,
interesting projects. Ideally, outside clients also provide expert guidance,
data access, and a partnership in the learning process.
In this catalog, courses of study that are devoted primarily to practicum
experiences are designated with course titles that begin with the words Practicum
In. Courses containing a significant practicum module among their other assignments
are designated with course titles that end with the words With Practicum.
Claremont Autism Center
The Claremont Autism Center is a behavior management, treatment, and research
program for children with autism and their families. It is internationally
recognized and provides state-of-the-art treatment for the children and parents
that attend. At the Autism Center, children receive one-on-one therapy that
concentrates in areas of speech, social interactions, self-help skills, and
academic learning tasks. Parents receive special training in behavior management
techniques to treat their children at home.
The Center is a great opportunity for students to do research, intern, take
classes in Applied Behavior Analysis, and get hands-on experience working with
children with autism.
The main areas of research are motivation, speech and communication, and
social skills and play. Each child attends this program one day per week for
a two-hour interval. The Autism Center has been in operation for 30 years,
and has been under the direction of Dr. Marjorie H. Charlop-Christy for the
past 18 years.
Teaching Resource Center
The Teaching Resource Center provides faculty with assistance designed to
improve undergraduate teaching at Claremont McKenna College. Toward this goal,
the Center sponsors and coordinates faculty symposia, workshops, and other
activities dealing with issues central to teaching; offers assistance in developing
teaching techniques, resources, and technology; and invites faculty to participate
in professional development and leadership opportunities. The Teaching Resource
Center facilitates new faculty orientation and supports faculty attendance
at pedagogical conferences.
Additionally, the Teaching Resource Center consults with individual faculty
and departments to research and develop tools to enhance traditional and innovative
classroom instruction. This includes hands-on instruction, workshops, and the
training of student workers to assist in the Center's mission. The work
of the Center is supported by the Teaching Resource Committee with faculty
and administrators dedicated to the Center's mission. The Teaching Resource
Center was established in 1999, and is directed by Professor Cynthia Humes.
The European Union Center of California
The European Union Center of California (EU Center), based at Scripps College,
is a collaborative venture between The Claremont Colleges and the University
of Southern California. The EU Center was founded in 1998 with the assistance
of the European Commission, and forms part of a network of ten such centers
across the United States. The mission of the EU Center is the promotion of
education, scholarly research and public understanding of European integration
and its consequences. The EU Center has assisted faculty from across The Claremont
Colleges in the development of a rigorous academic program in contemporary
European studies. The elements of this program include an intercollegiate curriculum
in European Union Studies, a rich speakers program, student internships, and
support for scholarly research into EU-related issues by students. Students
and faculty from The Claremont Colleges are invited to participate in the programs
of the Center. For further information, contact Professors Appel, Haley, or
Petropoulos.
Off-Campus Study
Claremont McKenna College strongly encourages its students to study off-campus
during their college career. Whether offcampus study occurs abroad or at home
in the U.S., the College regards it as an extension of the on-campus educational
experience, and expects the courses for which students receive academic credit
to be in a field characteristic of the liberal arts and comparable to courses
offered at The Claremont Colleges.
The Off-Campus Study Committee (OCSC) has jurisdiction over all aspects of
CMC's study abroad and off-campus programs, with the exception of the
Washington Program. The committee makes policy, reviews programs, authorizes
credits, and approves candidates. Students select a program from a list of
approved options. In exceptional circumstances, students may attend other programs
with special permission. For further information, see the Off-Campus Study
Handbook or the website at http://offcampus.claremontmckenna.edu.
Study Abroad
CMC students who return from international study express the same sentiment:
study abroad is a life-changing experience. They return to campus with fresh
perspectives on international, political, economic and environmental issues.
To help students learn first-hand about global issues, CMC is affiliated with
universities and select programs around the world, giving CMC students a chance
to choose from a multitude of program options in 43 countries. For information
on summer study abroad, see “Summer School.”
The programs with which CMC is affiliated vary in field of study and format.
Most are one semester in length, but some cover the full academic year.
Currently CMC is affiliated with (one or more) programs in the following
countries:
Argentina Australia Austria Bolivia Botswana Brazil Cameroon Canada Chile
China Costa Rica Cuba Czech Republic Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt Estonia/Morocco
France Germany Ghana Greece Hungary India Ireland Israel Italy Japan Kenya
Korea Mexico Nepal New Zealand Russia Singapore Spain Tanzania Taiwan Thailand
Turkey United Kingdom Vietnam
•Applications for Study Abroad
Study abroad is open to juniors. Students select a program in consultation
with their academic adviser and the Office of Off-Campus Study staff; students
must begin the planning process a year in advance.
Applications are due at least one semester prior to leaving campus. Deadlines
for fall semester and full year programs are December 2 or February 5, depending
on the destination; deadlines for spring semester programs are June 1 or September
25, depending on the destination.
•Requirements for Study Abroad
CMC has the following requirements for study abroad:
- To apply for study abroad, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA
of 8.50 (in special cases, exceptions may be made by the OCSC)
- Students must be registered full-time at CMC during the semester prior
to leaving for study abroad
- Once approved by the OCSC, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of
8.50 prior to leaving for their program abroad
- Students wishing to study in non-English-speaking countries must complete
at least one semester of the host foreign language before studying abroad,
provided the language is offered at The Claremont Colleges
- While abroad, all students are required to study the host language
•Course Load for Study Abroad Programs
Students are expected to take the regular full-time course load while abroad
- this can mean between three and seven courses, depending upon the program
and the credit value of the courses. Students are also expected to complete
all coursework for a letter grade by the end of the semester in which they
study abroad (no incomplete grades or late withdrawals).
•Course Credits for Study Abroad Programs
The maximum amount of credit CMC students may earn abroad is eight courses
for an academic year, and four courses for one semester. Students who complete
an internship while abroad may receive up to one-half CMC course credit, provided
the internship meets the criteria set by the Committee.
Academic credit will not be granted for study abroad completed while students
are on leave or have withdrawn from CMC.
•Costs of Study Abroad
CMC students studying abroad pay program costs and round-trip transportation
expenses (sometimes transportation is included in the program fees). Additional
expenses may include housing, meals, visa and health insurance. CMC charges
a $350 withdrawal fee.
•Financial Aid Regulations
Students receiving financial aid will continue to receive their state and
federal aid, as well as private and merit scholarships while studying abroad.
Students receiving CMC grants-in-aid will receive up to 100 percent of CMC
grants, not to exceed the cost of a semester or year at CMC. The grants will
be adjusted depending upon the cost of the program and never exceed on campus
grants.
Students are billed by CMC for the program fee (minus the acceptance deposit)
in the same intervals in which they would normally receive their CMC bills.
Washington Program
Established in 1972, the Washington Program is the only program outside of
Claremont administered by CMC. Participants in the program work full-time as
interns; in addition to the internship, students enroll in two courses taught
by CMC faculty, and complete a research paper under faculty supervision, for
a total of four CMC course credits.
In consultation with CMC faculty and staff, students accepted to the program
obtain their own internships in the semester prior to the internship. In recent
years, CMC students have interned for Members of Congress, at the White House
and executive branch agencies, at think tanks, in the mass media, for advocacy
groups, at international organizations, and in the private sector.
•Application and Qualifications
The Washington Program is open to second semester sophomores and juniors
from The Claremont Colleges; priority is given to juniors. At the time of application
students must have a cumulative GPA in Claremont of at least “B” (9.00),
a strong interest in politics, and successfully completed at least one introductory
course in American government. All majors are welcome.
•Costs
CMC interns pay CMC tuition and a $100 student body fee for the costs of
the academic program, special events, field trips, and roundtrip transportation.
Washington interns find and rent their own apartments in Washington, D.C. CMC
students receiving financial aid will continue to receive their CMC award as
well as their awarded aid from outside sources. Financial aid award packages
may be higher than on-campus packages to reflect the higher cost of living
in Washington, D.C.
For detailed information, consult the website: www.washington.claremontmckenna.edu
Other U.S. and Exchange Programs
In addition to the Washington Program, CMC offers its students the opportunity
to study Environmental Science at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods
Hole, Massachusetts. CMC also offers students the opportunity to spend one
semester at Colby College in Maine, Haverford College in Pennsylvania, or at
Morehouse or Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information on domestic
exchange programs, see the Off-Campus Study Handbook.
Internship Programs
Internships
CMC encourages students to participate in internships during the summer or
academic year, provided their academic commitments allow for this time-consuming
activity. Providing real-world experiences, internships are a desirable complement
to classroom instruction. While not all internships offer compensation, the
experience is invaluable for future employment and application to graduate
and professional schools.
Students who participate in any internship do so with the understanding that
CMC cannot make any representation regarding any acts and/or omissions regarding
students' personal safety or property while at, or traveling to, the
intern site, since such matters are beyond the direct control of the College.
For most summer and semester internships CMC students may petition to receive
onehalf course credit, provided they complete the academic requirements for
credit listed below. However in addition to the Washington Semester Program,
qualified students may receive full credit for the (semester) California Internship
Program, and the summer internship programs in economics and economics-accounting.
These programs have their own requirements and policies and the information
provided below does not apply to these internship programs.
CMC students are encouraged to use faculty referrals, student organizations,
alumni networking, the Internet, and the CSC to identify and obtain internships.
The CSC provides internship listings, on-campus interviews, alumni databases,
Internet web site listings, and publications specifically devoted to internships.
It also distributes a biweekly newsletter to keep students informed about internship
opportunities and related workshops and programs.
Special CMC-funded internships, though competitive, can be an ideal way to
gain experience; they include the Community Service Internship Program, which
supports CMC's philosophy of giving back to the community by paying stipends
to a limited number of students who work in a community service setting; the
McKenna International Internship Program, to support some students who identify
and acquire internships abroad; and the Kravis Leadership Institute Internship
Program for internships in non-profit settings. Further information on these
one-half credit internships is available from the CSC or the Kravis Leadership
Institute.
International students must meet with the director of International Place
before registering for any internship, to insure compliance with student visa
regulations.
Credit, Registration and Eligibility for One-Half Credit Internships
CMC students may petition to receive onehalf course credit for a semester
or summer internship. Internships are graded CR/NC, and students may apply
up to one elective course credit for internships toward graduation. Internship
credit may not be applied to major or general education requirements. Students
may petition for academic credit whether or not they are paid for their internship
work.
Students interested in receiving one-half course credit for an internship
must:
- select a faculty reader and agree upon alist of required readings relevant
to the internship;
- select a topic for a final paper to be sub-mitted to the faculty reader;
and
- obtain approval from the appropriate
- department chair. To be eligible for credit, students must:
- work at least two months or 60 days, and a minimum of 200 hours, and
- complete the academic requirements assigned by the faculty reader,
and
- submit evidence of superior, conscientious internship performance,
including a job review and performance evaluation from the internship
supervisor.
Semester internship registration forms must be submitted to the Registrar's
Office no later than the end of registration (tenth day of the semester). Summer
internship registration forms must be submitted by the Friday before graduation.
Forms are available in the Registrar's Office. Requirements for one-half
credit summer and semester internships are identical.
Summer Internship Program in Accounting
In cooperation with selected CPA firms, businesses and government agencies,
the Accounting Program sponsors a summer internship program in accounting for
juniors. Students may request to receive one-half or one full CMC course credit
(CR/NC) for the internship, depending on the type of job and number of hours
worked. Students must obtain approval in advance to register for an accounting
internship. To be eligible for academic credit, students must complete a paper
on an agreed upon topic together with other readings or projects assigned by
the faculty reader. Students must also provide the director of the Accounting
program with and evaluation from their internship supervisor.
To be eligible for a full course credit, students must be an economics-accounting
major, with a GPA in the major and a cumulative GPA of at least “B” (9.00).
The student must have successfully completed at least 24 courses, including
Economics 86. Accounting for Decision Making; Economics 150. Theoretical Foundations
of Accounting; and Economics 155. Financial Instruments and Income Determination.
In addition, students must work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least
ten weeks.
Students may earn one-half course credit for a summer accounting internship
that does not meet the criteria listed above, provided they work at least two
months and meet the other requirements for one-half credit internships.
Internship registration forms must be submitted to the Registrar's
Office by the Friday before graduation. All requirements must be submitted
during the first two weeks of the fall semester.
Summer Internship Program in Economics
In cooperation with sponsoring organizations, the Economics Department offers
a summer internship program in economics. Students may request to receive one-half
or one full CMC course credit (CR/NC) for the internship, depending on the
type of job and number of hours worked. Students must obtain approval in advance
to register for an economics internship. To be eligible for academic credit,
students must complete a paper on an agreed upon topic together with other
readings or projects assigned by the faculty reader. Students must also provide
the director of the Economics Internship Program with an evaluation from their
internship supervisor.
To be eligible for a full course credit, a student must be an economics major
with a GPA in the major and a cumulative GPA of at least “B” (9.00).
The student must have successfully completed at least 24 courses, including
Economics 50. Principles of Economic Analysis; Economics 86. Accounting for
Decision Making; Economics 101. Intermediate Microeconomics; and Economics
102. Intermediate Macroeconomics, or the equivalent. As part of the summer
internship in economics, students must work fulltime (40 hours per week) for
at least ten weeks.
Students may earn one-half course credit for a summer economics internship
that does not meet the criteria listed above, provided they work at least two
months and meet the other requirements for one-half credit internships.
Internship registration forms must be submitted to the Registrar's
Office by the Friday before graduation. All requirements must be submitted
during the first two weeks of the fall semester.
Military Science
Army
The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is an on-campus commissioning program
open to all students interested in service as an active duty Army officer or
reserve officer in the National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve. An undergraduate
degree is required for commissioning.
Army ROTC challenges students to develop leadership traits critical to any
career, but designed for the military environment. Classroom instruction (see “Military
Science” in “Courses of Study and Programs Offered at CMC”)
and leadership laboratories give students an active role in learning and reinforcing
course concepts; instructors provide immediate feedback. Additional events
each semester include training exercises in leadership development, orienteering,
rappelling, rifle marksmanship, and small unit tactics. Students also may participate
in active Army training schools during the summer. Airborne training, a three-week
course at Ft. Benning, GA, teaches military parachuting techniques and awards
airborne wings to participants upon completion of their fifth jump.
Students meet basic program requirements through class attendance in their
freshman and sophomore years, or through attendance at Leadership Training
Course, a five-week intensive summer leadership training course at Ft. Knox,
KY. Students with two full years of college remaining after completion of this
training course enroll directly in the advanced program.
Advanced program students attend National Advanced Leadership Camp at Ft.
Lewis, WA, between their junior and senior year. This camp, the capstone event
of each student's ROTC career, offers an opportunity to demonstrate leadership
skills while working alongside fellow students from across the nation.
ROTC Scholarships
Students may compete for ROTC scholarships while in their junior and senior
year of high school (early and regular decision cycle). The application deadline
for regular decision is November 15. Each year, selected students receive $17,000
toward tuition from the Army and a room-and-board grant from CMC as part of
the program. Students who wish to be considered must indicate CMC as one of
their top three choices on their fouryear scholarship application.
Students also may compete for on-campus two- and three-year scholarships.
Tuition assistance is paid at a tiered rate, with an additional $600 for books
and fees, and a tiered tax-free monthly stipend ranging from $250 to $400 for
personal expenses.
Qualified students can enroll in Army ROTC at any point in their college
careers, if they have at least two full years of full-time academic coursework
remaining. Participation in the basic course (freshman/sophomore years) carries
no military obligation, except for scholarship students. Students normally
sign contracts in the fall of their junior year. Service obligation is four
years active duty, followed by four years inactive reserve or eight years reserve
duty.
Students may apply for guaranteed reserve forces duty, either scholarship
or non-scholarship. Graduate students may also participate in ROTC as long
as they remain on full-time status and have two years remaining at their graduate
institutions. Education delays are available to complete advanced schooling,
usually in medical, dental, or law school.
Students with prior service time, prior ROTC training, or reserve training
may qualify for immediate advanced program placement. Selected students also
may participate in a reserve or national guard unit while in ROTC, drawing
pay from both.
All questions about Army ROTC should be directed to the Military Science
Department, Bauer Center South, room 101, (909) 621-8102/8103.
Air Force
Through Harvey Mudd College (HMC), The University of Southern California
(USC), and California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), students can
enroll in AFROTC at any of the schools (Tuesdays at HMC, Thursdays at USC,
and Fridays at CSUSB).
AFROTC offers a variety of two-, three- and four-year scholarships, many
of which pay the full cost of tuition, books and fees. Successful completion
of four or more semesters of AFROTC academic classes and leadership laboratories
can lead to a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force.
Classes consist of one hour of academic work and two hours of laboratory
for freshmen and sophomores, and three hours of academic work and two hours
of laboratory for juniors and seniors. Some academic hours may be counted as
elective credit toward graduation.
AFROTC cadets under scholarship, and all juniors and seniors, receive a tax-free
monthly stipend. For information, contact the Department of Aerospace Studies,
(213) 7406602, or (909) 880-7322.
Accelerated, and Joint or Dual Degree Programs
To support students interested in earning degrees from both CMC and another
academic institution at the same time, or in earning advanced degrees at an
accelerated rate, CMC has established relationships with a number of respected
academic institutions.
Joint and Dual Degree Programs
•BA/BS in Management-Engineering
Designed for strong students who want both a thorough liberal arts background,
a solid grounding in economics and management, and a major in engineering,
the BA/BS management-engineering (ME) program allows students to attain the
first two goals in three years at CMC, and the third at a school of engineering
to which they have been accepted, normally in an additional two years.
During their junior year at CMC, students apply to transfer to an accredited
engineering school. The five chosen most often by students in the last five
graduating classes are (in order of frequency): Columbia University; University
of California, Berkeley; Harvey Mudd College (HMC); University of Southern
California; and Stanford University. Program participants must complete at
least 24 courses, including all major requirements and all general education
requirements except for senior thesis, before leaving CMC. CMC graduating classes
typically include about 10 ME students. The Bachelor of Arts degree is conferred
upon confirmation by transcript of receipt of a Bachelor of Science degree,
or the equivalent, in engineering. Students entering CMC in the Fall of 2003
or thereafter who are interested in combining a program with HMC select the
dual degree program in Economics and Engineering (see below). For information,
see “Management-Engineering” in “Courses of Study and Programs
Offered at CMC.”
•BA/BS in Economics and Engineering
The new Economics and Engineering program is a dual degree program of Claremont
McKenna College (CMC) and Harvey Mudd College (HMC). Like the ME program, the
Economics and Engineering program is designed for students interested in a
liberal arts education, together with a demanding curriculum in both economics
and engineering.
Students in this 5-year program spend the first three years (at least 24
courses) at CMC and the last two at HMC. The program is an extension of the
successful Management-Engineering (ME) program, but has more requirements and
students complete full majors in economics and engineering. In addition, students
complete all general education requirements of both HMC and CMC, except for
the senior thesis at CMC. Upon completion of the program, students receive
a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in economics from CMC, and a Bachelor
of Science degree with a major in engineering from HMC.
During the three years at Claremont McKenna College, students complete all
of CMC's general education requirements, all but three of the courses
required for a major in economics, and several science and engineering courses.
The science courses may be taken at Joint Science or at HMC; the engineering
courses are taken at HMC. During the two years at HMC, students take HMC's
general education requirements, the requirements for the major in engineering,
and the remaining elective courses in economics. Some courses may be used for
more than one requirement. Students who plan to major in Economics and Engineering
are expected to complete five (or more) courses per semester. New students
may enroll in five courses during their first semester. Professor Higdon is
the program advisor.
Under a joint admissions agreement, CMC students with a grade point average
of 9.50 or higher, who have completed all required courses for the program
during their years at CMC and meet HMC's other grade requirements, are
guaranteed admission to HMC. Deadline for application is February 1 of the
junior year. For information, see “Economics and Engineering” in “Courses
of Study and Programs Offered at CMC.”
•BA/MS in Applied Biology
The program in applied biology enables CMC students the opportunity to attend
a liberal arts college for three years, completing a major in a natural science
as well as the liberal arts curriculum. After three years, majors then transfer
to Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) for two additional years of study in applied
life sciences.
At CMC, students must complete at least 24 courses, including all major and
general education requirements except for senior thesis. Students receive their
BA degree from CMC upon completion of all requirements for the Masters degree
from KGI. Students interested in this major complete summer internships after
their first and second years at CMC, and apply to KGI for admission during
their junior year.
The major requires 17 courses, although some requirements may be waived due
to placement. Due to the number of major requirements and the sequential nature
of many required courses, students must plan their schedule carefully with
their advisor. For further information, see “Applied Biology” in “Courses
of Study and Programs Offered at CMC.”
•JD from Columbia University
A joint program with Columbia University School of Law enables students to
obtain a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from CMC and a law degree from Columbia
within six years. Two juniors may be nominated for this program each year.
Program participants must complete at least 24 courses, including all major
requirements and all general education requirements except for senior thesis,
before leaving CMC.
Students receive the BA from CMC upon confirmation by transcript that they
have successfully completed their first year (the equivalent of at least eight
CMC courses) of law school at Columbia. For information, contact the dean of
students.
•Early Graduate School Entrance
Students with unusually strong records may be accepted by graduate schools
at the end of their junior year (with completion of at least 24 courses). Once
they complete at least two years of graduate work and earn advanced degrees,
CMC will grant them the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students must complete all
of CMC's general education and major requirements except for senior thesis,
before leaving the College. For information, contact the registrar.
Accelerated Degree Programs
•MA Program in Economics
CMC students interested in graduate economics training for business, government,
or non-profit enterprise may wish to consider the accelerated BA/MA program
in economics. In this program CMC students, with the permission of the program
advisor and the CGU instructor, enroll in Claremont Graduate University (CGU)
courses as part of their undergraduate education. Program participants may
count four CGU graduate economics courses completed while enrolled at CMC towards
both the CMC Bachelor of Arts degree and the CGU Master of Arts degree. After
receiving the CMC degree, program participants enroll at CGU for two additional
semesters, and complete another eight graduate courses for the MA degree.
Interested students should meet with their CMC advisor and CGU economics
faculty member during their junior year to map out a program of study and prepare
their application to CGU. To be accepted, the student's undergraduate
grades and recommendations must indicate maturity and intellectual readiness
for graduate study. Applications and degree requirements information are available
from the CGU Department of Economics.
•MBA – Robert A. Day 4+1 Program in Business Administration
The Robert A. Day 4+1 Program allows students to earn a Bachelor of Arts
degree from CMC and an MBA from the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management
at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) in five years. All requirements for
the BA degree are completed during a student's four years at CMC. In
their junior and senior year at CMC program participants enroll in up to four
Drucker School courses. During the fifth year students are registered at CGU
and take Drucker School MBA courses.
The Drucker School accepts for credit toward the MBA two CMC elective economics
courses and up to four MBA courses taken during the junior and senior year.
In addition to normal coursework, 4+1 students participate in two intensive
summer internships, one after the junior year and the second in the summer
between CMC graduation and the fifth year of the program.
Interested students should discuss the program with the program's associate
director no later than the beginning of their junior year to plan their programs
of study and sequencing of coursework. Students apply for admission to the
4+1 program during the second semester of the junior year. College transcripts
and GMAT scores should be submitted to the graduate program by Spring Break.
After admission, participants meet with both CMC and Drucker School advisors
to complete their study plans.
•MA in Political Science
Government majors in good standing and interested in pursuing a Master's
degree at Claremont Graduate University may begin work on a Master's
degree in political science at the Center for Politics and Economics at The
Claremont Graduate University (CGU) during their senior year at CMC. In their
last year at CMC, program participants select classes that will count toward
both the Bachelor of Arts degree (with a major in government) at CMC and one
of the following Master's programs at CGU: public policy (MAP), international
studies (MAGIS), and politics (MAP).
Students must seek formal admission to the program at CGU late in their junior
year or early in their senior year. Up to three gradu-ate-level courses may
be completed in the senior year, preferably two core courses in the chosen
field and a relevant elective, and applied toward the graduate degree. In addition,
CGU may accept some CMC government courses toward the MA degree.
Students receive a BA from CMC at the end of senior year and the MA from
CGU upon completion of 36 graduate units and the Master's research paper,
as required for the MA degree. .
•MA in Psychology
CMC and Claremont Graduate University (CGU) offer qualified students the
opportunity to obtain an accelerated MA degree in psychology from CGU one year
after receiving the Bachelor of Arts from CMC. This program is open to students
who are majors or dual majors in psychology or neuroscience, and who complete
a one-year empirical research senior thesis in one of those fields during the
senior year. Program participants must be recommended by the CMC Psychology
department and usually will be accepted for the program in the second semester
of their junior year or the first semester of their senior year.
CGU may grant up to 12 units of credit for advanced undergraduate coursework
in psychology at CMC, and eight units for the senior thesis, for a total of
20 (semester) units. After graduating from CMC, participants must complete
at least 24 (semester) units in psychology at CGU, for a total of at least
44 units, including an empirical Master's project topically linked to
the senior thesis. Ordinarily, faculty members from both the CMC and the CGU
departments will serve on the senior thesis and MA thesis committees.
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