Duel Degree Program at Purdue University Calumet

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Duel Degree Program at Purdue University Calumet

• Evert Ting, Ph.D.
• Professor
• Department of Biological Sciences
• Purdue University Calumet

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What is the dual degree program?

• Purpose
• To obtain BS degrees at both home university and
  Purdue University Calumet (PUC) after fulfill
  course requirement s at both universities.
• Benefits
• With existing course articulation, qualified
  students can easily transfer to PUC and obtain a
  BS degree from Purdue.

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What do I need to do?

1. Successfully completed at least two years (64
   credits) of the undergraduate course curriculum
   of SCU.
2. Apply for admission at PUC
3. Prove proficiency in English (to be admitted to
   the academic program)
4. Fulfill PUC degree requirement

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Language Proficiency

• Any one of the following
• 1. TOFAL
• Paper test - 550
• Internet based test- 79.  Writing 18.  Speaking
  18. Listening 14. Reading 19 (Each one is a
  minimum required score.)
• 2. SAT reading - 480
• 3. Successfully complete ESL level - 3
• 4. Eng. 104 - C or better grade.

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What if I dont pass TOFEL

• English Language Program http//webs.calumet.purdu
  e.edu/elp/
• New this year
• Summer Language Culture Immersion Program
  (July)

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PUCBS in Biology degree requirement

• Complete 32 credits of courses at 300 level or
  above
• Complete 124 credits including transfer credits
• Complete Biology graduation requirements
• All biology courses must be completed with a C
  average or better

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Course Articulation Agreement

• Read the articulation table.

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How much does it cost?

• Undergraduate Fees Tuition
• (12 credit hours minimum per semester)
•  444.35/credit x 12 credits (4 courses)
  5,332.20
•  Total 5,332.20 x 2 (2 Semesters)
  10,665.40
•  Lab fee not included

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How much does it cost?

• Living Expenses
• Room and Board 9,500.00
• Miscellaneous (Books, Insurance) 3,000.00
• Total for Academic Year 12,500.00
•  
•  Undergraduate Total
  23,165.40/year

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Helpful PUC Websites

• Visit PUC website
• http//www.calumet.purdue.edu/
• Check out
• Admission
• http//www.calumet.purdue.edu/international/
• English Language Program http//webs.calumet.purdu
  e.edu/elp/
• Biology Website http//www.calumet.purdue.edu/biol
  ogy/
• International program http//webs.calumet.purdue.e
  du/ipo/