Honors Program Advising
Meeting
Dr. Jennifer Paxton
Director, University Honors Program
WELCOME!
Agenda
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Office of Career Services
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Department of Politics
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Mr. Matthew Cantirino, Fellowship Coordinator
Policies and Course Offerings
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Ms. Amy Rowland, Program Coordinator for Community Service
Fellowship Information
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Dr. Youngok Choi
Long Term Service Opportunities
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Dr. Renate Chancellor
Columbus School of Law
Department of Library and Information Science
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Mr. Stewart McHie, MSBA Program Director
Law School Opportunities
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Dr. Dennis Coyle
Busch School of Business and Economics
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Mr. Tony Chiappetta, Director
Dr. Jennifer Paxton, Director, University Honors Program
Advising
Q&A
Dismissal
Career Services
MR. TONY CHIAPPETTA
OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES
[email protected]
Why Do an Internship?
 Provides a unique opportunity to make connections
between what you are learning in the classroom and
possible career choices
 Allows you to showcase/test out the skills you have
been developing in your CUA classes
the ability to read, write, analyze data, and
understand the big picture
 You will return to the classroom with an even better
sense of where you want your education to take you
 You will gain valuable experience and contacts that will
help you in your job search
How Do I Get Ready for an Internship?
 Start with Career Services and work with a counselor to:
 Create
a resume and cover letter and have them critiqued by a
career counselor
 Find out how to conduct an internship search
 Work on interviewing skills
 It is recommended that these tasks be accomplished during your
first two years at CUA
Finding an Internship
How Do I Find an Internship?
 Students may find internships in a number of ways:
 Through
independent research
 By consulting faculty members who do research in a
field they are interested in
 By consulting with a Career Services Counselor and
accessing Cardinal Connection
How Do I Make an Appointment with Career Services?
 Call the Career Services Office at 202-319-5623
 Visit the office in room 102 of McMahon Hall
The office is open Monday – Friday from 9:00am-5:00PM
We also offer “Walk-In hours” Monday-Thursday form 3:30PM – 4:15PM
Graduate Programs in Politics
DR. DENNIS COYLE
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICS
[email protected]
M.A. in Politics
 Offers concentrations in Political Theory, World Politics, and American
Government
 Small class sizes – generally under ten students
 Program is designed to be completed in two years, but students with
prior graduate coursework, or who take a more ambitious course load
can often meet the program requirements in a year and a half
 A limited number of half-tuition merit scholarships are available on a
competitive basis for highly qualified students
Politics M.A. on Capitol Hill Programs
 M.A. in International Affairs (MAIA)
 A unique, off- campus program at the Hall of States near Union Station
 Designed for working professionals
 Graduate Certificate in International Affairs Studies option as well
 Originally designed over three decades ago to provide advanced degree educational
support to active duty military in the National Capital Region, the program now
provides this support to active and reserve members of all the armed services and
civilians employed by federal and local government agencies as well as private
businesses and non-profit organizations.
 M.A. in Congressional and Presidential Studies (CAPS)
 Balancing academic analyses and practical experience, the curriculum meets the
career and informational needs of congressional staff, interest group representatives,
journalists, Executive branch employees, diplomatic staff and others interested in the
political and policy processes of the United States government.
 Graduate Certificate in Congressional and Presidential Studies option as well
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Joint M.A./J.D.
 The Department of Politics, in cooperation with the Columbus School
of Law, offers a joint J.D./M.A. program. This program allows students
to pursue the J.D. and politics M.A. degrees concurrently and to finish
both programs more quickly than if each degree were pursued
independently. In this program, students may apply nine semester
credits earned in the law school toward the politics M.A. degree and
may apply 12 semester credits earned in the politics M.A. program
toward the J.D. degree. Prospective students should contact the
department for further information.
Busch School of Business and
Economics
MR. STEWART MCHIE
MSBA PROGRAM DIRECTOR
[email protected]
M.A. in International
Development
Prepare for your career.
Evaluate development initiatives for individuals and
societies to achieve greater economic prosperity.
What makes CUA unique?
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Groundbreaking approach to measurement
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Focus on human dimension of economic activity
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Global student body
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Hands on experience
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Research projects in U.S. and around the world
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Internships and career development in DC
The Catholic University of America
M.A. in International
Development
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Two Degree Options
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1-year Integral Economic Development
Management (IEDM) Design Survey
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2-year Integral Economic Development Policy
(IEDP) Quantitative Policy Evaluation
Jobs
Graduates work as:
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Program Managers
Evaluation Specialists
Policy Analysts
Employed by the United Nations, World Bank, U.S.
Bureau of Economic Analysis, RTI International,
ministries, foundations and consulting firms.
The Catholic University of America
M.A. in International
Development
Contact:
Debra Egan
Program Director
[email protected]
202.319.6183
307-B McMahon Hall
http://integraldevelopment.cua.edu/
The Catholic University of America
Law School Opportunities
DR. RENATE CHANCELLOR
Department of Library and
Information Science
DR. YOUNGOK CHOI
Library & Information Science
The Catholic University of America
Library and Information Science
• The science and practice dealing with the
effective collection, storage, retrieval, and use
of recorded information in helping people to
expand knowledge.
People
Information
professionals
Information
Technology
Career Opportunities
Work Settings
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Libraries
School Media Centers
Archives
Museums
Government Agencies
– DOJ, FBI, CIA, Supreme Court
– NOAA, NASA
– Library of Congress, NARA, NLM
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Corporations
– CNN, U.S. World News
– Publishers
– All types
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Hospitals
Law Firms
More
Job titles
Community Service Librarian
Web Analytics Manager
Information Resources Specialist
Technical Information Specialist
Documentation Specialist
GIS (Geographic Information System) Map Specialist
Digital Reference Librarian
Curator, Media Resource Center
Archival Consultant
Emerging Technologies and Community Services Librarian
Architecture Library Assistant
Discovery Metadata Librarian
Teaching and Services Learning Coordinator
Archivist for Digital Initiatives and Records Management
Head of Information and Research Services
Metadata Analyst
Document Control Specialist and Archivist
Digital Manuscripts Project Manager
Library Digital Infrastructure and Technology Coordinator
Data Officer
Digital Services Manager
Web Project Manager
Data Management Analyst
Information Management Officer
Business Intelligence/Technical Analyst
Electronic Resourcing Specialist
Intelligence Associate
Information Research Specialist
Business Information Specialist
Research Coordinator
Database Administrator/Programmer
Why study LIS at CUA?
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More than a century of offering an LIS education
Student-focused program
Small class size
Dedicated faculty & adjuncts
Flexible scheduling
Integrates theory and practice
Strong ties to information professionals and agencies
Practicum, internship, and work opportunities
Reduced tuition ($1,035 per credit)
MSLIS Specializations
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Community Embedded Information Services
Cultural Heritage Information Management (CHIM)
Digital Libraries
Generalist
Health Sciences Librarianship
Information Analysis
Information Architecture
Organization of Information
Law Librarianship
School Library Media (SLM)
• Joint-Degree Programs
http://lis.cua.edu/msinls/jointdegrees.cfm
4+1 Bachelor to MSLIS
• http://lis.cua.edu/4plus1program.cfm
• Admissions
– Application filed by the end of the sophomore year
– Application for graduate studies filed in the fall of
the senior year
• GPA requirement
– A minimum cumulative CUA grade point average of
at least 3.5
Contact Information
LIS website: http://lis.cua.edu/
LIS e-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 202-319-5085
Dr. Youngok Choi (chair): [email protected]
Ms. Margaret Pooley. [email protected]
How to Apply http://lis.cua.edu/admissions/howtoapply.cfm
Long Term Service
Opportunities
MS. AMY ROWLAND
OFFICE OF CAMPUS MINISTRY
[email protected]
Long Term Service
“We w h o h a ve a voi ce m u st b e a voi ce for t h e voi cel ess ”
- Os ca r Rom ero
Long Term Volunteer Service
WHAT IS IT?
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
1-2 years of domestic or
international service
Free room & board and health
insurance
Live in community with other
volunteers
Defer student loans
Work as a full-time volunteer in
ministry, education, health, or
other professions
Travel the world
Receive an AmeriCorps grant
Earn a free masters degree
Current CUA Alums Serving:
Brianna Bee
Lutheran Volunteer Corps – Seattle, WA
Amanda Ceraldi
Franciscan Mission Service - Guatemala
Haley Drier
Rostro de Cristo – Ecuador
Matt Gatti
Jesuit Volunteer Corps – Detroit, MI
Christiana Gellert
Capuchin Volunteer Corps – Washington, D.C.
Grace Heidel
Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest – Sitka, AK
Joseph Herlihy
Christ the King Service Corps – Detroit, MI
Chris Huben
Amate House – Chicago, IL
Isaac Kimmel
Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT)Benque Viejo del Carmen, Belize
Lizzie Kirch
Peace Corps - Morocco
Christopher Kramer
PLACE Corps – Los Angeles, CA
Jimmy Lewis
AmeriCorps – Philadelphia, PA
Joe McQuarrie
Cristo Rey New York Volunteer Program- New York City,
New York
Teresa Morris
Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) - Belize
Meredith O’Connell
Lutheran Volunteer Corps – Washington, D.C.
Rhiannon Richards
Salesian Lay Missioners – Bolivia
Monica Rivera
Alliance for Catholic Education – Bronx, NY
Rachael Salamone
Amigos de Jesus - Honduras
Meghan Smith
Covenant House – New York, NY
Michael Thorsen
Rostro de Cristo – Ecuador
James Wronski
AmeriCorps VISTA – Milwaukee, WI
Resources
Response Directory – take one with you!
Catholic Volunteer Network
◦ www.catholicvolunteernetwork.org
Non-faith based
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www.serviceyr.org
Teach for America
AmeriCorps
Peace Corps
Grants and Fellowships
UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM
MATTHEW CANTIRINO
FELLOWSHIPS COORDINATOR
[email protected]
• International scholarship/grant program
• Grants to more than 140 countries
Program eligibility and selection procedures vary by country.
• Sponsored by the Department of State
• Mission: to promote mutual understanding
between the US & other countries through
learning
Two main types of Fulbright grants:
1. Study Grants
a. Research project
b. Degree program
2. English Teaching Assistantship (ETA)
1. Study Grants
Research & Academics
1. Study Grants
Beyond the classroom
2. ETAs
Teaching
2. ETAs
Beyond the classroom: cultural involvement
Benefits
Fulbright Grants last for one year and
include:
– Travel costs to & from the host country
– Living Stipend/Room & Board
– Health Insurance
Specific Requirements?
 A competitive scholarship, a great opportunity.
 If you choose to apply, we will work with you through the
process.
 Your responsibilities and ours.
 A comprehensive list of past projects and winners is
available on the Fulbright website.
 Speak to me for more logistical details.
What Can I Do Now?
• Now (Winter-Spring 2017): find faculty mentor; begin
making research plans and thinking about host country;
attend workshops/ info sessions to familiarize yourself
with the application process
Later:
• Summer 2017: Declare intent to apply and begin working
on formal application.
• September 8, 2017: completed application due to CUA.
• Mid- Late September 2017 -- on-campus interview.
• January 2018: Recommended candidates’ applications are
forwarded to host countries to review.
• March-May 2018: Award recipients are notified.
Contact Us
Grants and Fellowships Office
(University Honors Program)
contact Matthew Cantirino, Fellowships
Coordinator, at <[email protected]>
or 202-319-5220.
Policies and Course Offerings
DR. JENNIFER PAXTON
DIRECTOR, UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM
[email protected]
Admission
 Not after Sophomore year
 Must have a 3.5 GPA at CUA
 Application for current CUA students, after midterm
grades
 Interview with Dr. Paxton
Graduating with Honors
 Maintain 3.5 GPA
 Complete at least one Honors track, with at least B-
in each of the classes
 Students on probation (3.2-3.49 GPA) at the time of
graduation will not receive Honors
GPA Boost
 .05 per completed track
 Only if GPA is at 3.5 or higher
 For Latin Honors purposes only (cum laude to
magna cum laude or magna cum laude to summa
cum laude)
Track Options
in the UHP
LIBERAL STUDIES
THEOLOGY
Honors in Liberal Studies
 Open to students in the professional schools
 Engineering, Architecture, Music, Nursing
 New: Business and Economics, Social Work, students earning
Bachelor of Science degrees in Arts and Sciences
 Work with Dr. Paxton to create a personalized track
 Combine four courses from at least three tracks
 Only one LC course may be used
 Sample Track
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Individual and Community: HSSS 101, HSPH 102, HSTR 203,
HSHU 203
Theology Track
 Late admissions to the UHP can arrange to
substitute another TRS class for HSTR 101
 An email will be sent asking you to register your
interest in theology courses
Courses Offered Spring 2017:
Track Courses
 HSPH 204
 HSHU 102 & 204
 HSSS 102
(HSSS 204 WILL NOT BE OFFERED)
 HSEV 102 & 204
 HSTR 102, 203 & 204
 CHECK COURSE PACKET FOR
MORE!
Other Honors Courses:
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CHEM 104H
ECON 104
HSCP 490- Honors Capstone Seminar
HSLS 201: THE VIRTUES
 Counts for Humanities credit
and for the Liberal Studies track
only
 Priority given to first-year
students, but interested
sophomores should email [email protected]
HSLS 328: INVENTIO
How to Apply for Inventio
 Verify your course schedule (HSLS 328 meets Fri.,
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8:10-10:40. Really.)
Explore the website: invention.cua.edu
Fill out an application for the student editorial board
ASAP
Send questions to Dr. Taryn Okuma:
[email protected]
Wonderful resume-building opportunity!
Spring Break Trips:
Athens 2017
March 3-11, 2017
Dr. Sarah Ferrario, Chair, Department of Greek and Latin
Questions?
Dr. Ferrario
[email protected]
CUA Abroad
[email protected]
Fall 2016 ADVISING
Student
Freshmen
LISA CAMPBELL
Advisor
HONORS UNDERGRADUATE ADVISOR
C A M P B E L L LDr.
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Seniors preparing for Capstone
Dr. Jennifer Paxton
FRESHMEN MUST SCHEDULE AN
ADVISING APPOINTMENT WITH LISA
BEFORE REGISTERING FOR CLASSES
All Other Upperclassmen
Dr. Jennifer Paxton
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Upperclassmen Advising for Spring 2017
 Begins Monday, October 17th
 Browse through our course offerings before
appointment (online or grab a print copy tonight)
 If you’re planning to take an Honors class in Spring
2017, you MUST have an Honors appointment
 Freshmen: Email Seth with your availability
 Upperclassmen: Go to this website:
honors-advising.youcanbook.me
YouCanBookMe Example
THANK YOU!
 Stick around if you have any questions!