2017年度 SEU DUDP Guidance Session · Week of April 3 (tentative) TOEFL test April 21 Second selection result Within May Submit application to Host university May Final result Guidance

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APU-セントエドワーズ大学共同学位プログラム

２０１７年１月２５日（水） Wed., January 25, 2017１6：05～＠ F208

APU- St. Edward’s University Undergraduate Dual Degree Program

APU Academic Office

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Why Dual Degree?

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Double the experience:Set yourself apart by aiming for two degrees!

Deepen your knowledge and encounter a wide range of perspectives by experiencing different teaching and learning styles, study environments, and educational systems.

Double your network by getting to know academicians, students, and professionals in both communities.

Gain resilience to overcome challenges and obstacles as you adjust to new cultures and environments while juggling academic demands with co-curricular activities.

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Outline of today’s guidance session

About St. Edward’s University (SEU)

Dual Degree Program Overview

How to apply for the program

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The City of Austin (Oita‘s sister city!)

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The City of Austin (Oita‘s sister city!)

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About St. Edward’s University

大学名Name

設立年Founded in

所在地Location

キャンパスCampus

学生数Number of

students

学年暦Academic

year

教員数Number of

faculty

St. Edward’s University (SEU)

1877

Austin, Texas, USA

Austin, Texas

Approx. 4,700

190 (12:1 student/faculty ratio)

Autumn： August ～ December Spring： January ～ May

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特色

Features

#14 Best College in the West by U.S. News & World Report

58 countries represented oncampus.

13:1 student-faculty ratio;Average classsize is 18.

72% of students in 2015-2016 completed internships before graduation.


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学部構成

Schools

The Bill Munday School of BusinessAccountingAccounting Information TechnologyBusiness AdministrationDigital Media ManagementEconomicsEntrepreneurshipFinanceInteractive Games ManagementInternational BusinessManagementMarketing

School of Behavioral and Social SciencesBehavioral NeuroscienceCriminal JusticeCriminologyEnvironmental Science and PolicyForensic ScienceGlobal StudiesHistoryPolitical SciencePsychologySocial WorkSociology

APS students:Global Studies, School of Behavioral and Social Science

共同学位実施学部・専攻Dual Degree program

Other Schools:

School of EducationSchool of HumanitiesSchool of Natural Sciences

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School of Behavioral and Social ScienceGlobal Studies Department

Bachelor of Arts

120 credits

English

Length of study

Degree

Number of Required credits

Language

Support /Facility

Orientation, Buddy system, dormitory, cafeteria

4 years※you will study from 3rd semester to 1st Quarter, 6th semester in this program.

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The School of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS) maintains programs that provide the knowledge, perspective, and practical skills needed to pursue excellence in the fields of human behavior, social science, government, and history.Our mission is to educate, inspire, and motivate students to become distinguished voices in their respective fields and communities.

Mission


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Professional Skills

&Goals

Our goal is to give students the tools they need to thrive in their lives and careers. We create an environment that cultivates innovation and collaboration. Our belief is that a true education is not an indoctrination of concepts, but the ability to think creatively and freely. We strive to uphold this ideal through methodologies that allow our students to think critically and take ownership of their education.

William Nichols, Ph.D.Global Studies Department Chair


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St. Edward's University

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Library

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Cafeteria


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Dormitory


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What is Undergraduate Dual Degree Program?

What is APU-SEU Undergraduate Dual Degree Program?

2 years study in APU

2 years study in SEU4 years in total

Degree from APU

Degree from SEU

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Degrees you can receive from respective university

【APS students】APU ⇒ Bachelor of Social ScienceSEU ⇒ Bachelor of Arts

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Credits at APU Credits at SEU

2016FA – 2017SP 1st year at APU (1~2 semester)

36 Credits (Maximum)30 credits

Credit Transfer

2017FA – 2018SP2nd year at SEU (3~4 semester)

Credit Transfer(60 credits Maximum)

30 credits

2018FA – 2019SP3rd year at SEU (return to APU from 2nd

Quarter of 2019SP) (5~6 semester)30 credits

2019FA – 2020SP 4th year at APU (7~8 semester)

48 Credits (Maximum)30 credits

Credit Transfer

Required number of credits for completion124 Credits 120 Credits


How to spend 4 years in this program

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Sample list of courses (students will work with an academic advisor at SEU when registering courses)

General Education Requirements for all students

Subject Credits

Foundational Skills

Rhetoric and Composition I 3 Introduction to Problem Solving and Computing 3

Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 3 Quantitative Applications Software for PCs 3

College Algebra 3 Computing Sciences Concepts I 3

Precalculus 3 Business and Professional Speaking 3

Introduction to Information Systems 3 Presentational Speaking 3

Cultural Foundation

Literature and Human Experience 3 Understanding and Appreciating the Arts 3

The American Experience 3 American Dilemmas 3

History and Evolution of Global Processes 3 Contemporary World Issues 3

Foundations for Values and Decisions

Ethical Analysis 3 Science in Perspective 3

Introduction to Religions of the World 3 Science in Depth 3

Capstone Course

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Sample list of courses (students will work with an academic advisor at SEU when registering courses)


Subject Credits

Global Studies Courses

World Geography 3 Comparative Politics 3

Global Issues 3 International Political Economy 3

World Civilization: The Modern World 3 Senior Seminar in Global Studies 3

International Relations 3 Study abroad or Internship

Regional Courses

Survey of Europe, Latin America, Middle east, etc. 3

Three more courses in economics, history, political science, or other courses related to that area.

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Thematic Tracks: Choose “International Business and Economics Track” or “International Conflict, Cooperation and Security Track”

International Business and Economics Track International Conflict, Cooperation and Security Track

Special Topics in International Business 3 International Organizations 3

The Economics of Development 3 American Foreign Relations 3

International Business Administration 3 International Security and Conflict Resolution 3

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What is Undergraduate Dual Degree Program?Requirement for completion

(1) Successful completion of the full 4-year program at APU and SEU.

(2) Successful completion of the minimum required credits to be awarded degrees by APU (124) and SEU (120).

(3) Successful completion of Capstone Course at SEU or Undergraduate Thesis at APU (transferred as Capstone Course at SEU). Students may complete both as well!

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Tuition paymentBecause this is the program with APU’s partner universities, there is no need to pay the Host University any tuition costs; instead you simply keep paying your regular APU tuition while on the program.

If you have tuition reduction plan from APU,Tuition reduction will remain in effect even when you are studying abroad (given that you pass the assessment every semester.)※Ask the Student Office in details.

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Living Expenses

Approx. 1,100,000 ~ 1,500,000 yen annually(excluding APU tuition fee)

※Dormitory rent approx. ＄3,000 ~＄4,000/semester (dormitory availability not guaranteed)

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How to apply for the Dual Degree Program?Eligibility

Semester The 1st semester students only (as of 2016 Fall)College APSDomestic/International Both are eligible. Cumulative GPA 3.00 or higher at end of 1st year at APU

*GPA of 1st semester must be 3.00 or higher at the time of screening.

Language standard 【At time of application】TOEFL ITP 525; TOEFL iBT 71; IELTS 5.5 TOEIC 700; EikenGrade Pre-1 【At time of departure】TOEFL ITP 550; TOEFL iBT 79

Others Advised to complete all mandatory language subjects in the first year.

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Selection (tentative)

※Numberof selectedstudents:5 at most

February 1 ～ March 7 (16:30)Application period

March 27 (tentative)First (document) screening result

Week of April 3 (tentative)TOEFL test

April 21Second selection result

Within MaySubmit application to Host university

MayFinal result

Guidance sessions before departure (several times) and necessary procedures

August 2017Leave for Austin, TX, U.S.A.

April 14 – 18 (tentative)Interviews for students who meet TOEFL requirement

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How to apply for the Dual Degree Program?

Application guideline

The application guideline is available on the Academic Office website. The online application is available only during the application period.

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How to apply for the Dual Degree Program?

Inquiry & Consultation

If you have any questions regarding this program, please feel free to ask the Academic Office.

Academic Office: [email protected] Masashi, MURAKAMI Mai, MATSUURA Melody

Challenge yourself - get two degrees!

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St. Edward’s UniversityPast DUDP Participants

Documents

2017年度 SEU DUDP Guidance Session · Week of April 3 (tentative) TOEFL test April 21 Second selection result Within May Submit application to Host university May Final result Guidance