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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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