Academics

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Business

  • Accounting (COB) - focuses on developing analytical, communication and information systems skills.
  • Arts Administration (JCFA) - integrates the arts with business skills to prepare students for a career working with and in a wide variety of artists and non-profit arts organizations. Includes specialties in Dance, Music, Theatre and General.
  • Economics (COB) - the study of how societies allocate their limited resources among competing uses. Provides a foundation for the study of specialized business disciplines, such as accounting and marketing, and aids in choosing good government policies.
  • Economics (LAS) - develops problem-solving skills, strategies for making decisions within constraints and methods of assessing resource allocation, distribution and public policy.
  • Finance (COB) - the art and the science of managing money.
  • French and Business Studies (LAS) - joins a French language major with a solid core of business courses.
  • German and Business Studies (LAS) - joins a German language major with a solid core of business courses.
  • International Management (COB)- prepares students to function in the increasing global marketplace by understanding other cultures and responding to the issues that impact the domestic and world economy.
  • Management Information Systems (COB) - focuses on how managers use information and technology to help organizations achieve goals.
  • Marketing (COB) - the business of promoting sales of a product or service through means such as promotion, pricing, packaging, channels of distribution and public relations.
  • Spanish and Business Studies (LAS) - joins a Spanish language major with a solid core of business courses.

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Communication

  • Communication Disorders (LAS)-the scientific study of speech and hearing science, speech and language development and communicative disorders.
  • Communication Studies (LAS)- study of the process and effects of oral communication. Two concentrations offered:
    • Organizational Communication - explores the functions and nature of communication within organizations.
    • Communication, Technology and Culture - explores how communication and communication technologies such as film, TV and internet influence and shape culture
  • Journalism (LAS) - study of the communication professions of print journalism, public relations and advertising. Three concentrations are offered:
    • Integrated Communications: Public Relations and Advertising -addresses the rapidly expanding international market for coordinated strategic business communications.
    • News Editorial - use of Indianapolis as a reporting laboratory, including issues of importance to the city.
    • Public Relations - theory and ethics of public relations, researching, planning, monitoring and evaluating public relations projects and campaigns and applying campaign methods to solve specific client problems.
  • Media Arts (JCFA) - study and production of visual and audible art.
    • Multimedia - explores the production of CD, DVD, Web sites and interactive media from concept to completion.
    • Electronic Media - emphasis in either electronic journalism or production. Program suits interests in news, entertainment television, corporate video production or sports .
  • Public and Corporate Communications (LAS) - stresses the role communication plays in organizations and gives a broad overview of professional communication and the business world.

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Education

  • Early/Middle Childhood Education (COE)- prepares students for teaching and instructional leadership in elementary schools. By completing the program requirements, early and middle childhood education majors also meet state licensing course requirements for licensure in early childhood (beginning with kindergarten) and middle childhood settings. Special content areas include:
    • Special Education
    • Reading Teacher
  • Middle/Secondary Education (COE)- enables students to combine the strength of in-depth preparation in an academic content area with the professional teacher education skills necessary for success in the classroom. Extensive clinical experiences are provided prior to student teaching in a variety of school settings. Content areas include:
    • English
    • Foreign Languages: French, German, Latin, Spanish
    • Mathematics
    • Science: Life Sciences/Biology, Chemistry, Physics
    • Social Studies
  • Music Education (COE) - prepares students to teach music to all grade levels K-12.
  • Music Education (JCFA) - certification for K-12 in choral, instrumental, and general music (band, orchestra, chorus, general).
    • Choral/general - certification for K-12 teaching in choral and general music.
    • Instrumental/general - certification for K-12 in instrumental and general music (band, orchestra, general).
  • Physical Education and Health (COE) - prepares students interested in working as health and physical education teachers, fitness instructors, personal trainers, recreational leaders and coaches. Candidates will be eligible for the K-12 Indiana teacher license and will also be eligible to sit for ACSM ( American College of Sports Medicine) exams, as well as fitness, strength and conditioning exams through other organizations.
    • Exercise Science - Exercise Science is a concentration within the Physical Education Program. A student can follow the Exercise Science track without including the Physical Education requirements for licensing. This concentration enables a student to become a certified Exercise Science Trainer by passing a national certification at the end of the four year program. Courses work includes several biology courses including Anatomy and Physiology and prepares students to work in a variety exercise settings.

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Engineering (EDDP)

  • Engineering Dual Degree Program (LAS) - students earn degrees from both Butler University and Purdue University. Students earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Butler with a major in: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics or Science, Technology and Society. Additionally, students receive degrees from the Purdue School of Engineering (Indianapolis campus) in one of the following:
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Computer Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering

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English

  • English (LAS)- study of the fundamental importance of language and literature in the development of identity, community and culture. A degree in English offers two tracks:
    • Literature
    • Writing

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Health Professions

  • Pre-Pharmacy (COPHS) - A six year PharmD program.
  • Pre-Physician Assistant (COPHS) - A 5 year dual bachelors/masters degree program.
  • Pre-Health (LAS) - pre-health studies aren't majors, however students in these pre-professional programs receive additional support, information and guidance in becoming applicants to pursue advanced degrees in professional health programs after graduation from Butler.
    • Pre-Dentistry
    • Pre-Medicin
    • Pre-Optometr
    • Pre-Physical Therap
    • Pre-Speech and Language Pathology
    • Pre-Veterinary Medicine

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Journalism (LAS)

  • Journalism
    • Integrated Communications: Public Relations and Advertising - designed to address a rapidly expanding international market for coordinated strategic business communications.
    • Public Relations - theory and ethics of public relations; researching, planning, monitoring and evaluating public relations projects and campaigns and applying campaign methods to solve specific client problems.
    • News Editorial - prepare for careers as reporters, writers and editors for local, regional, national and international publications.
  • Marketing (COB) - the business of promoting sales of a product or service through means such as promotion, pricing, packaging, channels of distribution and public relations.
  • Communication Studies (LAS) - study of the process and effects of oral communication. Two concentrations offered: Organizational Communication - explores the functions and nature of communication within organizations. Communication, Technology and Culture - explores how communication and communication technologies such as film, TV and internet influence and shape culture.

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Languages

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Marketing

  • Marketing (COB) - the business of promoting sales of a product or service through means such as promotion, pricing, packaging, channels of distribution and public relations.
  • Journalism (LAS)
    • Integrated Communications: Public Relations and Advertising - designed to address a rapidly expanding international market for coordinated strategic business communications.
    • Public Relations - theory and ethics of public relations; researching, planning, monitoring and evaluating public relations projects and campaigns and applying campaign methods to solve specific client problems.
    • News Editorial - prepare for careers as reporters, writers and editors for local, regional, national and international publications.
  • Media Arts (JCFA) - study and production of visual and audible art.
    • Electronic Media -emphasis in either electronic journalism or production. Program suits interests in news, entertainment television, corporate video production or sports.

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Mathematics

  • Accounting (COB) - focuses on developing analytical, communication, and information systems skills.
  • Actuarial Science (LAS)- use of mathematics, statistics and financial theory to estimate risk, primarily in the insurance and financial security industries.
  • Economics (COB) - the study of how societies allocate their limited resources among competing uses. Provides a foundation for the study of specialized business disciplines, such as accounting and marketing, and aids in choosing good government policies.
  • Finance (COB) - the art and the science of managing money.
  • Mathematics (LAS) - the study of quantities and relations through the use of numbers and symbols.

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Performing and Fine Arts

  • Arts Administration (JCFA) - focuses on a combination of skills and education in a specific arts discipline (dance, music or theatre) and a strong concentration of study in business, public relations and advertising. The program also includes instruction in the specifics of arts management, including fundraising, audience development, organizational structure and personnel management. Four different Arts Administration degrees are available depending on students' area of interest:
    • BS in Dance-Arts Administration
    • Arts Administration Music
    • Arts Administration Theatre
    • Arts Administration General
  • Dance (JCFA) - a national dance program, with central focus on classical ballet, that offers the serious dance student professional-level training with a broad approach to liberal arts education.

    The program offers versatility in other techniques such as Modern and Jazz Techniques.

    Butler Ballet and Butler Chamber Dance are the performance components of the programs, offering students extensive pre-professional opportunities. Butler Ballet performs full-length classical story ballets and diverse programs with original contemporary works. Butler Chamber Dance is an ensemble offering students performance opportunities in creative works, directed by dance faculty.
    • Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Dance-Performance
      This degree offers conservatory quality training while maintaining a focus on liberal arts education.
    • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Dance - Pedagogy
      The academic focus of this degree includes study in the sciences, College of Education and dance teaching techniques.
    • Bachelor of Science in Dance (B.S.) - Arts Administration
      The academic focus of this degree includes the study from the College of Business.
  • Media Arts (JCFA) - study and production of visual and audible art with majors in:
    • Recording Industry Studies-students learn about audio recording, particularly as it applies to music. Emphasizes the craft and artistry of audio production.
    • Multimedia -explores the production of CD, DVD, Web sites and interactive media from concept to completion.
    • Electronic Media-emphasis in either electronic journalism or production. Program suits interests in news, entertainment television, corporate video production or sports .
  • Music (JCFA)
    • Composition
    • Instrumental Performance
    • Jazz Studies
    • Lyric Theatre
    • Music Performance
    • Voice Performance
  • Theatre (JCFA) - an award-winning undergraduate theatre program accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

    A creative environment where students develop practical and critical skills, create exciting work and commit to the collaborative process of making theatre.

    A program with professional ties to the Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT), providing regular interaction with professional theatre artists through internships, seminars, and viewing productions.

    A program with international focus, enabling students to study and create theatre at Butler and abroad.

    A program that facilitates professional experience through internships and contracted employment.

    A program taught by an international, award-winning faculty.
    • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre
      Intensive stage experience (12+ productions a year) combined with core studies in: acting, directing, voice, stage movement, playwriting, scenic, lighting, make-up and costume design; stagecraft, theatre history, play analysis and critical theory.
    • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Arts Administration: Theatre Concentration
      The program of study in arts administration is designed to provide students with a cohesive preparation for professional work in the management of arts organizations, particularly in the areas relating to the administration of theatre.

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Religion

  • Philosophy (LAS)- the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge or conduct.
  • Philosophy and Religion (LAS)- combined degree includes elements of both studies.
  • Religion (LAS) - study of various religious traditions and literature and examinations of the nature of religion.
  • Pre-Seminary (LAS) - this program is not a major, however students in pre-seminary receive additional support, information and guidance in becoming applicants to pursue an advanced degree after graduation from Butler.

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Sciences

  • Actuarial Science (LAS)- use of mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to estimate risk, primarily in the insurance and financial security industries.
  • Anthropology (LAS) - understanding of similarities and differences in human cultures, past and present, on a global scale.
  • Biological Sciences (LAS) - the study of living things; both plant and animal
  • Biomedical Engineering (LAS) - see EDDP
  • Chemistry (LAS) - study of the composition, properties and changes of substances.
  • Computer Science (LAS)
  • Computer Engineering (LAS) - see EDDP
  • Electrical Engineering (LAS) - see EDDP
  • Engineering Dual Degree Program (LAS) - students earn degrees from both Butler University and Purdue University. Students earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Butler with a major in: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics or Science, Technology and Society. Additionally, students receive degrees from the Purdue School of Engineering (Indianapolis campus) in one of the following:
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Computer Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering (LAS) - see EDDP
  • Pharmacy (COPHS) - A six year PharmD program.
  • Physician Assistant (COPHS)- A 5 year dual bachelors/masters degree program.
  • Physics (LAS) - seeks to understand the rules of nature that govern the universe.
  • Pre-Health (LAS) - pre-health studies aren't majors, however students in these pre-professional programs receive additional support, information and guidance in becoming applicants to pursue advanced degrees in professional health programs after graduation from Butler.
    • Pre-Dentistry
    • Pre-Medicine
    • Pre-Optometry
    • Pre-Physical Therapy
    • Pre-Speech and Language Pathology
    • Pre-Veterinary
  • Science, Technology and Society (LAS) - studies the ways in which science and technology influence and are influenced by the society of which they are a part.

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Social Sciences

  • Anthropology (LAS) - understanding of similarities and differences in human cultures, past and present, on a global scale.
  • Communication Studies (LAS) - study of the process and effects of oral communication.
    • Organizational Communication - explores the functions and nature of communication within organizations.
    • Communication, Technology, and Culture - explores how communication and communication technologies such as film, TV and internet influence and shape culture.
  • Economics (LAS) - develops problem-solving skills, strategies for making decisions within constraints and methods of assessing resource allocation, distribution and public policy.
  • History (LAS) - explores the development of American, European and non-Western societies.
  • History and Political Science (LAS) - combined degree which includes elements of both studies - explores the development of American, European and non-Western societies.
  • International Studies (LAS) - study of the diversity, complexity and interdependence of the world community to understand and analyze world problems and issues.
  • Public and Corporate Communications (LAS - Journalism) -stresses the role communication plays in organizations and gives a broad overview of professional communication and the business world.
  • Philosophy (LAS) - the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge or conduct.
  • Philosophy and Religion (LAS) - combined degree including elements of both studies.
  • Political Science (LAS) - the theory and practice of politics, and the description and analysis of political systems and political behavior.
  • Psychology (LAS) - science that studies human and animal behavior.
  • Religion (LAS) - study of various religious traditions and literature and examinations of the nature of religion.
  • Science, Technology and Society (LAS) - studies the ways in which science and technology influence and are influenced by the society of which they are a part.
  • Social Sciences (COE) - teaching certification in Middle/Secondary Education with a concentration in Social Studies.
  • Sociology (LAS) - study of social life, social life change and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. In addition to the broad Sociology Major, the program also houses the following majors:
    • Criminology - the study of crime and criminals.
    • Criminology and Psychology - combined degree including elements of both studies.
    • Sociology and Criminology - combined degree offering elements of both studies.
    • Sociology/Social Work -concentration within sociology that offers the student practical oriented courses in social work in addition to other more theoretically oriented classes.
    • Sociology/Social Work and Psychology - combined degree offering elements of both studies.
  • Urban Affairs (LAS) - examines the social, political, cultural, and economic patterns and issues in the urban environment.

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Technology

  • Communication, Technology and Culture (LAS - Communication Studies) - explores how communication and communication technologies such as film, TV and internet influence and shape culture.
  • Computer Science (LAS) - the study of computer-based systems.
  • Electronic Media (JCFA - Media Arts)- emphasis in either electronic journalism or production. Program suits interests in news, entertainment television, corporate video production or sports .
  • Management Information Systems (COB) - focuses on how managers use information and technology to help organizations achieve goals.
  • Multimedia (JCFA - Media Arts) - explores the production of CD, DVD, Web sites and interactive media from concept to completion.
  • Recording Industry Studies (JCFA - Media Arts) -students learn about audio recording, particularly as it applies to music. Emphasizes the craft and artistry of audio production.
  • Science, Technology and Society (LAS) - studies the ways in which science and technology influence and are influenced by the society of which they are a part.
  • Software Engineering (LAS) - a disciplined methodology for developing high quality software systems.

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