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QUALITY
YOU CAN SEE IN EVERY GRADUATE
As a talented student, you want a quality education that will
truly prepare you for success. You also want an upbeat environment
where you can learn and get the support you need.
The
University of Memphis delivers that type of outstanding education.
On our campus, you will be taught by some of the nation's
leading scholars. You will also benefit from our tremendous
connections to professional jobs and graduate schools.
DISCOVER
A SUPERIOR LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Ask our professors. They'll tell you themselves. They came
to this university because they like students and they like
to serve as mentors, coaches, and advisors. This is not the
kind of place where teachers are too busy to teach or too
focused on their research to learn your name.
Academic
excellence is a hallmark of our education. Our campus is home
of two official sites of the National Science Foundation,
including the world-renowned Center for Earthquake Research
and Information.
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TAKE
ADVANTAGE OF DIRECT PAYOFFS AFTER GRADUATION!
The Facts are clear...
- Being
in Memphis allows a tremendous selection of internships
that universities in smaller towns can't offer. These internships
often turn into excellent full-time positions.
- We
are highly successful at helping our graduates find professional
jobs in Memphis, throughout the region, and across the nation
through regular on-campus job fairs, internships and cooperative
learning assignments, and our area's wealth of full- and
part-time employment options.
- More
and more of our undergraduates are going on to top-ranked
graduate schools or continuing their studies in our own
top-notch graduate programs.
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ABOUT
THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
The University of Memphis is a comprehensive urban university
committed to scholarly accomplishments of our students and
faculty and to the enhancement of our community. The University
of Memphis offers bachelor's degrees in more than 50 majors
and 70 concentrations, master's degrees in 45 subjects and
doctoral degrees in 18 disciplines, in addition to the Juris
Doctor (law) and a specialist degree in education. Approximately
20,000 students representing all 50 U.S. states and 69 foreign
countries are enrolled here. The 209-acre University of Memphis
main campus is conveniently located in an attractive residential
area of the city, with nearby shopping, recreation and recreation.
The University's physical plant is comprised of nearly 200
buildings at more than four sites.
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UNIVERSITY
PROFILE:
- Type:
public, four-year, comprehensive university
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Location:
Memphis, Tennessee
- Faculty:
more than 750 highly qualified and approachable professors;
over 80%hold the highest academic degree possible for their
field.
- Students:
over 2,500 students living on campus and more than 17,000
commuting students; over 15,000 pursuing undergraduate degrees
and about 5,000 more completing post-baccalaureate studies.
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Campus: 209-acre main campus located in a safe and
comfortable residential community; another 951 acres spread
over 3 off-campus sites, including the university-run Meeman
Biological Field Station, the Chucalissa Archaeological
Museum, the University's South Campus (living accommodations
for married students, a research park, and outstanding varsity
athletic training facilities)
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Accreditation: 100 percent of eligible academic programs
are fully accredited
- Calendar:
semester
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Housing: choices include traditional residence halls,
single student apartments and townhouses
- Financial
Aid: there is currently no financial aid available for
international students; individual academic departments
should be contacted regarding limited scholarships they
may offer; there are also some opportunities on campus for
regular student worker positions and graduate assistantships.
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UNDERGRADUATE
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
COLLEGE
OF ARTS AND SCIENCES -- African/African-American Studies,
Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminology
and Criminal Justice, English, Foreign Languages & Literatures,
Geography and Planning, Geological Sciences, History, International
Relations, Mathematical Sciences, Microbiology and Molecular
Cell Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology,
Sociology & Social Work, ROTC Programs
FOGELMAN
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS -- Accountancy, Decision
Sciences, Economics, Finance, Hospitality and Resort Management,
Insurance, Real Estate and Business Legal Studies, Interdisciplinary
Program, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing
COLLEGE
OF COMMUNICATIONS AND FINE ARTS -- Architecture, Art,
Art History, Communication, Journalism, Music, Theatre and
Dance
COLLEGE
OF EDUCATION -- Consumer Science and Education, Counseling,
Educational Psychology & Research, Human Movement Sciences
& Education, Instruction & Curriculum Leadership,
Integrative Studies, Leadership
HERFF
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING -- Civil Engineering, Computer
Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering
Technology, Mechanical Engineering
LOEWENBERG
SCHOOL OF NURSING -- Nursing
UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE -- Interdisciplinary/Liberal Studies, Professional
Studies, Judaic Studies, Paralegal Studies
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GRADUATE
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
CECIL
C. HUMPHREYS SCHOOL OF LAW -- Juris Doctorate (J.D.);
Joint J.D./M.B.A. (with Fogelman College of Business and Economics)
COLLEGE
OF ARTS AND SCIENCES -- Anthropology (M.A.); Biology (M.S.,
Ph.D.); Chemistry (M.S., Ph.D.); Computer Science (M.S., Ph.D.);
English (M.A., M.F.A., Ph.D.); Foreign Languages & Literature
(M.A.); Geography (M.A., M.S.); Geological Sciences (M.S.,
Ph.D.); History (M.A., Ph.D.); Mathematical Sciences (M.S.,
Ph.D.); Microbiology & Molecular Cell Sciences (M.S.,
Ph.D.); Philosophy (M.A., Ph.D.); Physics (M.S.); Political
Science (M.A.); Psychology (M.A., M.S., Ph.D.); Sociology
(M.A.)
SCHOOL
OF URBAN AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY -- City & Regional
Planning (M.C.R.P.); Criminology & Criminal Justice (M.A.);
Health Administration (M.H.A.); Public Administration (M.P.A.)
FOGELMAN
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS -- Accountancy (M.B.A.,
M.S., Ph.D.); Business Administration (M.B.A., M.S., Ph.D.);
Decision Science (M.B.A., Ph.D.); Economics (M.A., M.B.A.,
Ph.D.); Electronic Commerce (M.S.); Finance (M.S.B.A., M.B.A.,
Ph.D.); Insurance, Real Estate & Business Legal Studies
(M.S.B.A., M.B.A.); Management (M.S.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.);
Management Information Systems (M.S.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.);
Marketing (M.S.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.)
COLLEGE
OF COMMUNICATIONS AND FINE ARTS -- Art (M.F.A.); Communication
(M.A., Ph.D.); Journalism (M.A.); Music (M.Mu, D.M.A, Ph.D.);
Theatre & Dance (M.F.A.)
COLLEGE
OF EDUCATION -- Consumer Science & Education (M.S.);
Clinical Nutrition (M.S.); Counseling and Personnel Services
(M.S., Ed.D.); Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.); Educational
Psychology & Research (M.S., Ph.D.); Human Movement Science
& Education (M.S.); Instruction & Curriculum Leadership
(M.S., M.A.T., Ed.D.); Leadership (M.S., Ed.D)
HERFF
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING -- Biomedical Engineering (M.S.,
Ph.D.); Civil Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.); Electrical Engineering
(M.S., Ph.D.); Engineering Technology (M.S.); Industrial &
Systems Engineering (M.S.); Mechanical Engineering (M.S.,
Ph.D.)
SCHOOL
OF AUDIOLOGY & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY -- Audiology
and Speech Pathology (M.A., Ph.D.)
UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE -- Liberal Studies (M.A.)
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INTENSIVE
ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONALS
Intensive
English for Internationals, IEI for short, is an intensive
English program offered through the Center for International
Programs and Services at The University of Memphis. Designed
for university-bound students and business professionals,
IEI is an advanced learning course that increases your proficiency
in the English language through instruction and participation.
Founded in 1981, the program currently enrolls over 100 students
and grows every year!
The
spring and fall semesters of Intensive English last 16 weeks.
The summer semester is eight weeks in length. Students meet
23 hours per week. Morning classes meet Monday through Friday,
three hours per day. Each class hours contains 50 minutes
of instruction plus a ten-minute break. Students meet in the
afternoons for two additional hours of instruction. Afternoon
instruction focuses on Listening/Conversation with such supplemental
speaking practice as role-playing and discussion. Afternoon
hours are also set aside for viewing English-language movies.
English at IEI provides the student a chance to focus on all
language skill areas.
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COMPREHENSIVE
ACADEMIC PROGRAM IN A CONVENIENT, COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT
-- For non-native speakers of English.
FIVE
PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP YOU MEET YOUR GOALS - Intensive
English Program, Business English, TOEFL Preparation, Basic
English Grammar, and Pronunciation.
INTENSIVE
ENGLISH PROGRAM -- An intensive, high-quality, professional
program of English instruction. Program instruction is delivered
via a teamwork approach that involves students, instructors
and administrators in the learning process. The IEI program
insures that students have a comfortable and success-oriented
environment for their English experience. 16 weeks, 23 hours
per week; six levels - from Basic to Advanced.
BUSINESS
ENGLISH -- During their language training, students learn
about the cultural and social characteristics of American
people and businesses. Sessions include excursions around
the Memphis area. Through the program, students acquire the
ability to communicate with professional or business contacts
and with friends from other countries. 8 weeks, 2 hours per
week; Intermediate through Advanced.
TOEFL PREPARATION -- English studies at IEI are the
ideal preparation for the TOEFL exam. Students concentrate
on TOEFL preparation, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.
Language learning using computers is self-paced and fun! Students
also have access to material on the internet, another valuable
dimension of study. The program's extensive library has audio
tapes, TOEFL and other test preparation materials and specialty
texts providing students with supplemental resources. 8 weeks,
2 hours per week.
BASIC
ENGLISH GRAMMAR -- Students are given the opportunity
to use English actively and encourages the confident use of
the language. Students are involved in a wide range of dynamic
activities that allow them to develop the skills needed to
expand and perfect their command of the English language.
8 weeks, 2 hours per week.
PRONUNICIATION
-- Students work with authentic English-language media, including
books, newspapers, maps and magazines. They can also view
popular television programs under the guidance of the instructor.
Class sizes permit instructors to develop and modify personalized
programs to better meet the student's needs. 8 weeks, 2 hours
per week.
CARING,
EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS -- The staff is dedicated to helping
students develop the skills needed to expand their opportunities.
UNIVERSITY
SUPPORT -- Every effort is made to ensure that the needs
of IEI students are fulfilled and that the experience is rewarding.
IEI provides the services and support needed to help students
reach their goals efficiently and enjoyably.
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CENTER
FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES
In addition to the Intensive English for Internationals Program,
the Center for International Programs & Services (CIPS)
also provides a number of services for international students
studying at The University of Memphis.
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS OFFICE -- The ISO assists all international students
and scholars with immigration matters such as obtaining visas,
extending student stay in the U.S., transferring programs,
changing immigration status and authorizing employment. The
office housing the University's Immigration Specialist, as
well as the International Student Advisor who coordinates
extra-curricular activities for international students and
works with the various international student organizations
on campus.
INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGE OFFICE -- International students at The U of
M who meet academic requirements are eligible to study abroad.
The IEO advisor will help plan appropriate semester or year
exchange programs and shorter-term/summer U of M faculty-led
programs.
HOST
FAMILY PROGRAM -- This program is designed to give international
students an opportunity to become more familiar with American
culture and home life. This is accomplished by matching students
with American families who welcome international students
to Memphis and want to make their stay here an enjoyable and
meaningful experience.
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