Learning Beyond the Box

Learning often comes from connecting ideas in whole new ways. At Whittier, we strongly encourage educational discovery and development beyond the traditional classroom—through an internship or service project, a professional research or conference presentation, or participation in an international program.

Internships

At Whittier, education goes beyond the confines of campus. Here, we know that classroom learning needs to be practically applied, and so getting out into the community (both for career training as well as civic involvement) is crucial for intellectual and character growth. >>

Reuben Chavez '07

As a Congressional district intern, political science major Chavez became well acquainted with the responsibilities of leadership, the importance of perseverance, and necessity for teamwork—hallmarks of both his internship and term as Poet football captain.

Faculty Masters Houses

Modeled after similar programs at Oxford and Cambridge, Whittier's Faculty Masters Program combines themed educational and social activities, led by a faculty-in-residence and delivered in a more intimate and informal setting. >>

January Term

Classes offered during this mini-semester deliver a range of opportunity and advanced level of interactive study, often involving international travel or regional fieldwork»

Example Courses

Managing Multinational Corporations
Winterim in Washington
Paganism to Christianity in Ancient Rome
Workshop in Urban Studies
Working with Children in Diverse Communities
Independent Projects in China
Recombinant DNA Technique & Fieldwork
Digital Graphics Workshop

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