Study and Graduation Program

Focusing upon the interests and skills of the students, study and scientific procedures at the proposed College of Liberal Arts are designed to create a free study environment based upon the flexibility, ideas adaptability, and individual backgrounds of students and lecturers. At present, the methods of accreditation in Germany are not only very time consuming, but also often quite counterproductive. For now, it would be very beneficial, especially in the planning and conception phase of the college, to apply the terms of study from the College of the Atlantic, already accredited in the US. In the long run, this could also lead to some kind of transatlantic graduation program. We still need to determine how such a program could be introduced in Europe and the US as formally acknowledged transatlantic final study degree. Concerning content and form of the basic curriculum, the main questions are: What languages will be used officially? What role does language play in general, concerning development, discussion, practice, etc.? Of course, for the college in Germany, English and German would be the basic languages initially, although the question is open as to other additions and flexible practice, depending on who takes part in what program, bringing the college to life. Particularly, in the initial stages of development, it will be helpful to recruit the college teaching staff from the network of the German Society for Human Ecology.

Admission, Academic Program and Policies

1. Requirements for Admission:

Beside certificates, grades and references, essays are of particular importance as a basis for the interview.

Additional visitors and orientation programs in the summer are planned.

25 students will be accepted each year.

2. Degrees:

Bachelor of Arts: 4 years of each 3 trimester + internship
(in total 36 COHE-Credits = 120 semester hours + Human Ecology Essay + Community Service)

3. Schedule:

(1 COHE credit =6.66 ECTS; 36 COHE credits = 240 ECTS)