LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM First Summer Session: May 29-June 27, 2006   Second Summer Session: June 28-July 28, 2006 In its first year, the Liberal Arts Program offers students an opportunity to explore the College of Liberal Arts and get a head start on satisfying college-level general liberal arts requirements. While the other programs of the Summer College offer courses in specific areas, the Liberal Arts Program emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills in a variety of areas. It is designed for the student who has not settled into one specific area of study, yet it is open to any student who likes to read and to think abstractly. Ultimately we hope to be able to help participants who are undecided find a direction for their higher education. Students may choose from the following courses: PSY 201 General Psychology ASTR 101 Descriptive Astronomy I PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy HIS 101 History of Europe to 1648 HIS 102 History of Europe since 1648 HIS 105 The United States to 1877 HIS 106 The United States since 1877 MATH 121 College Algebra MUS 103 Introduction to Music ENGL 101 English Composition I ENGL 102 English Composition II ENGL 317 Beginning Fiction Workshop JOUR 101 Intro. to Mass Communication JOUR 102 Writing for the media Students should indicate their first two choices and two alternates on the application form. Those who apply and are accepted early are more likely to get into their first choices. Each student will take two 3-hour courses from the above list, as well as Sports Conditioning (except for the Engineering program), a 1-hour course taught by exercise science faculty who help students create their own fitness development programs. After successfully completing the program, participants will have 7 hours of college credit. Students participating in the Liberal Arts Program take part in the Exploring sessions as well as the social and recreational activities of the Summer College for High School Students. They are housed with the other Summer College students. To apply, students should complete an application, checking Liberal Arts Program on the front of the application. Any student who has a 3.2 GPA on 15 academic courses in the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) or a minimum 25 ACT or the SAT equivalent and a 3.5 GPA on 10 academic courses in the CPC is eligible. (If you are unclear as to how The University of Mississippi defines the College Preparatory Curriculum, please visit our Web site at www.olemiss.edu/admissions/ policies and click on College Preparatory Curriculum.) In addition, applicants must have the recommendation of their high school principals. At least one of the teacher recommendations should be completed by an English or a history teacher. Cost for the Liberal Arts Program includes tuition, room, meal plan and fees. Students admitted to the program automatically receive a partial tuition scholarship. Some full scholarships based on need and merit are available. Financial concerns should not prevent a student from applying.