{"104501":{"#nid":"104501","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Provides Unique Educational Resume","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERebecca Keane\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCommunications Officer, Ivan Allen College\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents majoring in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts (IAC) \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.iac.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewww.iac.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech are highly driven achievers. They are here because they want to study in a unique, leading-edge liberal arts program offering distinctive curricular choices and robust opportunities for practical, relevant extracurricular experiences.  \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlumni of Ivan Allen College tell us that they embark upon their careers with a distinct advantage: Their studies challenged them to engage both sides of their brains -- the practical, quantitative, and problem-solving side and the broad, qualitative, and aesthetic side that is a hallmark of training in the humanities and social sciences.  This makes an education in the liberal arts at Georgia Tech unique, providing graduates with an invaluable foundation for thinking and working across many realms, a hallmark of today\u00e2\u0080\u0099s creative leaders.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELearning in the College is further distinguished by an innovative approach to teaching humanities and social sciences that centers on three core themes:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1. A focus on science and technology in political, social, and cultural context\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2. A global perspective\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3. The Ivan Allen Jr., legacy of courageous, ethical leadership \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat Can You Do with a Georgia Tech Liberal Arts Degree?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIvan Allen College students are highly successful in securing jobs at graduation. They are employed by companies and organizations such as IBM, Coca-Cola, the Peace Corps, the U.S. Supreme Court, the CIA, and CNN and build careers in business, education, government, law, medicine, new media, and many other fields. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.iac.gatech.edu\/prospective-students\/careers\u0022\u003ELearn more\u003C\/a\u003E about the types of careers held by our graduates.  \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Liberal Arts Curriculum \u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe schools within Ivan Allen College offer eight innovative bachelor degree programs:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nComputational Media\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEconomics and International Affairs\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGlobal Economics and Modern Languages\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHistory, Technology, and Society\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nInternational Affairs\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nInternational Affairs and Modern Languages\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublic Policy\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nScience, Technology, and Culture \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinors\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe minor degrees allow students to obtain solid skills that will be an advantage in their chosen fields. Minors are offered in:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEconomics\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFilm and Media Studies\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHistory\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nInternational Affairs\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLaw, Science, and Technology\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPerformance Studies\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPhilosophy, Science, and Technology\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPolitical Science\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPre-Law\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublic Policy\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSociology\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWomen, Science, and Technology\t\t\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EChinese\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFrench\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGerman\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nJapanese\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRussian\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSpanish\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECoursework is also offered in Arabic, Korean, and Linguistics.  \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJoint Majors\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMany students choose to complement technical degrees with degrees from the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts.  The Computational Media degree combines work in the Ivan Allen College with the College of Computing.  Browse the Ivan Allen College Web site \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.iac.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewww.iac.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E for majors that complement work in other Colleges.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAdvanced Degrees\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThree of our programs offer 5-year plans for obtaining a combined bachelor\u00e2\u0080\u0099s and master\u00e2\u0080\u0099s degree. The College offers six master\u00e2\u0080\u0099s and six PhD degrees.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIvan Allen College students have been accepted for graduate and professional training at the nation\u00e2\u0080\u0099s leading institutions including Emory University, Harvard University, Oxford University, University of California-Berkeley, University of Chicago, University of London, and University of Michigan.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EInternships\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Ivan Allen College maintains an extensive database of internships with private, government, and non-profit entities. International placements can also be arranged.  These are open to all Georgia Tech students. The internships database can be accessed using their GT login and password. An Ivan Allen College advisor can assist with placement.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.advising.iac.gatech.edu\/career-services\/the-ivan\u0022\u003EClick here,\u003C\/a\u003E to visit the Ivan internship database.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EInternational Experiences\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe College offers 18 Summer study abroad programs as well as work abroad and language study programs such as the Language for Business and Technology (LBAT) program. If overseas work isn\u00e2\u0080\u0099t practical, students can still gain experience in a foreign culture and language through the Georgia Tech\u00e2\u0080\u0099s international house - a living learning community open to students across campus overseen by the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs. These international experiences are a significant advantage for graduates with a goal of working for transnational companies who need employees with experience and understanding of other languages, cultures, and mores. \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.iac.gatech.edu\/academics\/international-experiences\/overview\u0022\u003EClick here\u003C\/a\u003E for more information.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EUndergraduate Research \u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is a substantial discovery experience in which students receive personal mentoring by faculty who are engaged in cutting-edge research. This program is excellent preparation for students interested in continuing on to postgraduate degrees. Funding is available through the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.undergradresearch.gatech.edu\/research_opportunities.php\u0022\u003EUndergraduate Research Program\u003C\/a\u003E (UROP).\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.iac.gatech.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-research\u0022\u003EClick here\u003C\/a\u003E for more information. \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFiguring Out a Path - We\u00e2\u0080\u0099re Here to Help\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIvan Allen College has invested in a dedicated staff of professional advisors to assist students in defining a direction and charting the best possible course toward achieving their goals. From help in choosing coursework, to securing internships, to evaluating international and language opportunities, making career connections, and everything else from healthcare to housing, advisors can help. \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information and a list of advisor contact information,\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.iac.gatech.edu\/academics\/advising\/undergraduate\u0022\u003Eclick here\u003C\/a\u003E or visit the Ivan Allen College dedicated advising Web site \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.advising.iac.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewww.advising.iac.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EShadow Day\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EShadow Day events help prospective students determine if liberal arts studies at Tech are right for them. Students attend classes and interact with current students, faculty, and staff who can answer questions. Upcoming Shadow Days are Friday, January 29th and Monday, March 29, 2010. Space is limited so early registration is recommended. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/advising.iac.gatech.edu\/prospective-students\/shadowday.php\u0022\u003EClick here\u003C\/a\u003E to learn more and register for Shadow Day.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDirect General Questions to:\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJohn Tone, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n404.894.2606\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:john.tone@iac.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ejohn.tone@iac.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EElizabeth Miller\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCoordinator of Undergraduate Student Services\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTours \u0026amp; Information\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n404.894.0513\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:elizabeth.miller@iac.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eelizabeth.miller@iac.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAdvising Blogs\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.georgiatechhts.blogspot.com\u0022\u003ESchool of History, Technology, and Society\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sppgatech.wordpress.com\u0022\u003ESchool of Public Policy\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.intaadvising.gatech.edu\/undergrad\u0022\u003ESchool of International Affairs\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/stacadvising.lcc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESTAC Majors Advising\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.iac.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewww.iac.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E to learn more about Ivan Allen College academic programs.\n\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"Students majoring in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts (IAC) at Georgia Tech are highly driven achievers.  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