Explore Academics Nov. 12 session descriptions
8 a.m.
Registration
8:30 a.m.
Welcome session
9 a.m. sessions
Class: Principles of Marketing
Join current students while they examine the field of marketing with an emphasis on
price, promotion, distribution channels and the management of the marketing function.
Class: Methods/Materials for Diverse Learners
Join a small class discussion on working with students with diverse learning needs
as well as practices and materials used for enhancing student learning.
Class: Social and Philosophical Issues in Education
Join current upperclassmen in discussion and information on current issues in education
and the impact on teachers, students and the local/state policy makers.
Class: Introduction to Exercise Science
This entry level course in the field of exercise science is designed to introduce
students to the many areas of study and employment opportunities available.
Class: Introduction to Sport Management
Join students as they examine a variety of aspects within the sports industry.
Campus tour
10 a.m. session
Class: Principles of Accounting 1
Join current students as they learn the concepts and uses of financial information,
and study the impacts of ethics on business decision making.
Class: Introduction to the Education of Students with Mild and Moderate Needs
Join current students as they explore the various components of working with students
with exceptionalities. This is an introductory course for all special education majors.
Class: Introduction to Teaching in a Diverse Society
Join current first year students as they explore the world of teaching as well as
discussing the early field experience course where they are out exploring the classroom
and teaching.
Class: Team and Individual Sports
This course emphasizes personal mastery of the psychomotor skills and cognitive material
of selected sport activities as well as the ability to analyze skill techniques. Course
content includes team sports of volleyball, basketball, handball, lacrosse and the
individual sports of golf, pickle-ball, racquetball, badminton and shuffleboard.
Campus tour
11 a.m. sessions
The Business Internship Program at Bluffton University
Join Denise Durenberger, director of the business department internship program,
for an in-depth look at the internship opportunities offered by the business department.
Parents should plan to attend this session.
Class: Intermediate Accounting
Join current students in the study of financial reporting with an emphasis on disclosure
requirements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and the
application of ethics to public reporting.
Class: Computer Programming
Students interested in the information technology major will be interested in this
course. The course is an introduction to computer programming which emphasizes the
application of fundamental principles to problem solving and programming techniques.
Class: Introduction to Teaching in a Diverse Society
Join current first year students as they explore the world of teaching as well as
discussing the early field experience course where they are out exploring the classroom
and teaching.
Class: Curriculum and Assessment
Join second year students as they examine practices of standardized assessment and
teacher constructed tests as well as integrating goals and objectives in their classroom
teaching.
Internships for Every Season
Learn about internships available in the health, fitness and sport science department.
Campus tour
Noon-2 p.m. Admissions presentation/lunch
2 p.m.
Let's Talk: Business
Learn more about the business department program at Bluffton while talking with faculty
and current students. Parents should plan to attend this session.
Let's Talk: Education
Join current faculty and students in the education suite in an informal look at the
various programs in the teacher education programming at Bluffton. Parents should
plan to attend this session.
Let's Talk: Health, Fitness and Sport Science
Join our faculty and staff in a question/answer session regarding our newly revised
curriculum.
3 p.m.
Class: Intermediate Microeconomics
Join current students in an advanced study of producer and consumer behavior. The
emphasis is on application of theory to current issues.
Career Services
Join Kathy Dickson, Career Development Center director, for an introduction to services
offered through the center. You will learn how this office works with students and
alumni to prepare for their careers. This session will last approximately 30 minutes.
Campus Tour
3:30 p.m.
Teacher Education and Licensure
Thinking about teaching high school in your area of academic interest? Faculty from
Bluffton's education department will present information for students interested in
pursuing a teaching career. Learn more about our nationally accredited teacher education
program. This session will last approximately 30 minutes.
4 p.m.
Meetings with an athletic coach (optional)