2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

The University’s television/classroom studio is a fully equipped distance learningbroadcast facility with complete interactive communications capabilities forproperly equipped receive sites. A closed campus cable system is utilized byfaculty, staff, and students to produce television programs to educate, informand entertain HBU residents and visitors.Intensive English InstituteThe Intensive English Institute at HBU specializes in serving internationalstudents and professionals. Classes assist international students to reach thelevel of English skill required to enter the University. International professionalpersonnel may advance their careers by improving their English proficiency.After testing, students are placed in class levels according to individual ability.The Institute follows a 20-hour per week classroom schedule and uses anintegrated approach to skill building. All instructors are required to have aminimum of a baccalaureate degree and teaching experience with internationalstudents. Further information may be obtained by calling 281-649-3292.Instructional Media ServicesInstructional Media Services mission is to provide the campus community withthe highest quality of presentation technology, training, and support servicesin an effective and proactive environment.IMS offers traditional audiovisual equipment such as overhead, slide, and filmprojectors, TV/VCR units, PA Systems, flipcharts, and computer and video projectionsystems. The department duplicates audio cassette tapes, videotapes, CD’s, andDVD’s.Health ProfessionsStudents interested in pursuing a career in a health professions (for example, medicine,dentistry, physical therapy, pharmacy) should considering talking with theadvisors in the Health Professions program. These advisors can assist students inchoosing graduate schools, the application process, recommendation letters, andpersonal statements.Honors ProgramsThe Departmental Honors Program provides highly qualified and motivatedstudents with the opportunity to develop additional expertise in their chosenmajors through independent investigation. Students may apply for the programthat have completed 64 hours, 32 of which must have been earned at HBU, withan overall GPA of 3.25 and 3.50 in the selected major or majors. Specific requirementsare established by each academic department or college and approved bythe Honors Council. Successful completion of Departmental Honors is indicatedon both the transcript and diploma and is announced at graduation. Studentsinterested in Departmental Honors should contact the appropriate college deanfor additional information.The International Study Center (ISC)The ISC serves as a campus-wide resource to highlight international study venues,scholarships, grants, agencies, and other entities. Located inside the EnrichmentCenter, it assists students interested in pursuing overseas study opportunities aswell as promotes existing on-campus international travel and exchange programs.Dozens of HBU students from a variety of academic disciplines participate inglobal learning adventures each year to acquire the cross-cultural knowledge andskills they will need for their future vocations.Academic Resources/ 55