coker college - mini-viewbook [2010-11]
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Coker College readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes a practical application of the liberal arts as well as hands-on and discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Coker is ranked among the “Best Colleges” in the South by U.S. News & World Report as well as The Princeton Review. Located in Hartsville, S.C., Coker is within two hours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.TRANSCRIPT
[re]defining ready
“To be a freshman at Coker made me very proud. My first year was a great success on so many levels — personally and academically.”K
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[re]invent yourselfthe world is changing. Will you be ready? At Coker College,
you will benefit from small classes taught by professors
dedicated to teaching and undergraduate research. You’ll
gain confidence and real-world skills through internships
and community involvement. Come to Coker and get on
a fast track to personaland professional success.
Arrive ready to learn.Graduate ready tochange the world.
U.S. News & World Report named Coker one of America’s “Best Colleges” for the 15th consecutive year.
The Princeton Review ranked Coker a “Best Southeastern College” for the seventh consecutive year.
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The National Survey of Student Engagement ranked Coker College in the top 10% of all institutions for providing students with a supportive campus environment, enriching educational experiences, student-faculty interaction, active and collaborative learning, and a high level of academic challenge.
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[re]think learningclasses average 12 students. A distinguishing feature of every
Coker education, “Round Table Learning” brings students
and professors together in small groups for discussion and
exploration. Coker offers a rare chance to gain the confidence
to communicate your ideas. Our undergraduate focus, flexible
degree programs, and dedication to each student’s success
create a learning environmentwhere competence meets confidence.
Coker offers a pre-professional program in law, a premed track in the sciences, a major in medical technology, and a preprofessional writing major in English.
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In 2010, Dr. Joseph Flaherty, biology, received a $500,000+ National Science Foundation grant to support new undergraduate biology research. It also recognizes Dr. Flaherty as one of the nation’s leading teacher-scholars.
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Coker officially instituted Round Table Learning
in 1985. Recently, Peterson’s Smart Parents Guide
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connect with classmates and explore interests in freshmen seminars and activities.
get the advice you need to choose a major or design one that fits.
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“Coker’s approach is hands-on. From the very beginning, we’re working with students connecting theory to real teaching moments. I’m learning to spark children’s interest in learning… not cram information into their heads.” M
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get the advice you need to choose a major or design one that fits.
discover the wider world through an internship, study away or abroad, community service, or special project.
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coker college will change the way you live. Located in the
heart of Hartsville, SC, our close-knit and beautiful campus
becomes home base for exploring, getting involved, and having fun. On campus, clubs and
organizations abound. Athletics features soccer, golf, and more.
Welcoming and walkable, the town of Hartsville offers great
shopping, great food, and friendly people.
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At a school of great traditions, this Coker original is one of the coolest. Imagine a 15-acre campus as the golf course and a tennis ball as your golf ball. You get the idea.
South Carolina’s climate offers a warm winter alternative to ice and snow. Hartsville averages 69°F, September to May.
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Thirteen men’s and women’s athletic teams, including newly added women’s golf, compete in NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas. Many students attend on athletic scholarships.
“I knew I was going to fit in when I realized how easy it was to build relationships with other students here. My friends and I love to hang out at the boat house and go swimming at Prestwood Lake.” t
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[re]discoverThe best way to discover Coker College is to plan
your visit. Do it now by contacting Admissions. We’ll tell you
about the open houses we plan throughout the year. We’ll put
together a personalized tour to introduce you to the
places and people who will make your Coker experience special.
Ready to apply? Do it online by visiting coker.edu and following the links to our online application.
For 2010-2011Tuition: $ 20,328Room: 3,220Board: 3,370Fees: 600Total: $ 27,518
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Coker may be more affordable than you think. In fact, approximately 80% of our students receive need-based financial aid in addition to academic, athletic, and other talent-based scholarships.
The Financial Aid Office is dedicated to helping each family navigate the financial planning process.
Reducing the cost: Coker awards more than $5.7 million annually in scholarships and grants in addition to federal and state aid.
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Coker College is located in Hartsville, SC, halfway between Myrtle Beach, SC and Charlotte, NC. Atlanta is five hours away, and Washington, DC, Maryland, and New York are readily accessible by interstate and air travel.
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Coker College offers 29 majors and 23 minors designed to prepare you for career and graduate school success.Many students double major; some design their own. Minors and specializations offer additional ways to customize.
MajorsArtBiologyBiology EducationBusiness AdministrationChemistryCommunicationComputer ScienceCriminologyDanceEarly Childhood EducationElementary EducationEnglishFrenchGeneral EducationHistoryIndividualized MajorMathematicsMathematics EducationMedical TechnologyMusicMusic EducationPhysical Education & Sport StudiesPolitical SciencePsychologySocial Studies EducationSocial WorkSociologySpanishTheater
MinorsMinors are offered in most major academic programs as well as in the following:
Environmental StudiesInternational StudiesSpanish American Studies
specializationsAfrican-American StudiesMuseum StudiesPre-Law
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Office of AdmissionsCoker College300 East College Ave.Hartsville, SC 29550
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Fax: 843.383.8056
Email: [email protected]
Online: www.coker.eduwww.facebook.com/cokercollegewww.youtube.com/cokercollege
Coker College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; phone: 404-679-4501) to award the baccalaureate degree. Coker is also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and the South Carolina Board of Education.
Coker College, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, ethnicity, gender or disability in the areas of admissions, employment, financial aid or educational services.
[re]view: coker fast factsEnrollment: 1,107Student/Faculty Ratio: 10:1Average Class Size: 12Faculty: 68 full-time faculty; 88% with highest degree
diversity: Women: 61%; Men: 39%African-American: 23%All minorities: 27%States represented: 27Foreign countries represented: 9
library: The state-of-the-art Charles W. and Joan S. Coker Library-Information Technology Center opened in January 2008. It is the academic heart of campus.
athletics: Facilities include a 22-acre complex for baseball, cross country, soccer, softball, and tennis and the Timberlake-Lawton Gymnasium for basketball and volleyball. Golf practices at Hartsville Country Club.
computers: Three computer labs offer access to PCs and Macs. All residence halls are wired or wireless.
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slaboratories: Student-based research defines the Coker difference. Labs include such leading edge equipment as a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer.
residence halls: Six halls include freshman-only Memorial, JLC for seniors, and four halls co-ed by suite or floor.
dining: Susanne G. Linville Dining Hall, the Cobra Cafe, and Java City.
29 majors; 23 minors
specializations: African-American Studies, Museum Studies, Pre-Law
study abroad: May Study/Travel Interim and special programs
internships: Many, coordinated though the Center for Engaged Learning
athletics: Coker Cobras
Colors: Navy & yellow
13 NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas teams: baseball (M), basketball (M, W), cross country (M,W), golf (M, W), soccer (M, W), tennis (M, W), softball (W), volleyball (W); also cheer and dance; athletic scholarships available
Website: www.cokercobras.com
clubs & organizations: Over 30
intramural sports: Numerous intramural sports and wellness activities
Office of AdmissionsCoker College300 East College Ave.Hartsville, SC 29550
Phone: 843.383.8050 1.800.950.1908 (toll-free)
Fax: 843.383.8056
Email: [email protected]
Online: www.coker.eduwww.facebook.com/cokercollegewww.youtube.com/cokercollege
300 East College Ave.Hartsville, SC 29550