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Show "nJ Itu iDlw icwinsj r. Westminster College (i); Sfelio IMKWP 1 (cfST.' 0 Wr, IKEUr i.Bjj 1 t Prooirams Offer' By James Heiskell Staff Writer If you're planning on attending graduate school at Westminster there are many options available and a few things you may need to consider before applying. The application itself doesn't have a due date, although the admissions department would prefer to have it about one month before classes start. Westminster offers six different graduate programs all of which operate independently and have different admission requirements. All six offer classes which cater to the working professional which means classes are held at night, on the weekends and before the business day starts during the week. The Master of Business Administration Program (MBA) is designed to develop current and future managers in the broad realm of busmess using diagnostic, conceptual, human and technical managerial skills. The program does not focus on any specific area of business but offers skills that would be beneficial to all functions. Admission into the MBA program is competitive and is based largely on three factors: undergraduate course work, business or managerial experience' in the workplace and or the results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test Y2K Fears Creafle Vacation Bonus For Sfludenfts By Mike DAsto Staff Writer As the nervous tension of finals week reaches an end, students can relax and celebrate the end of the millennium during this extended winter break. Compared to years past, the coming winter break is extended one week, in order to sidestep any year 2000 complications. With this extra week, many students intend to escape the boundaries of Salt Lake City, and enjoy New Year's Eve away. Travel plans vary, from driving to the west desert to flying to the Orient Adriana Mendez has plans to drive to Montana with friends to experience the resort powder of the Big Sky State over New Year's. "My roommates and I plan to drive up and snowboard somewhere in Montana over the break, it should be fun!" Eli Martinez has travel plans southward. "I can't decide if I'm going to San Diego or T.J. Tiajuana. I hear T.J. is insane this New Year's Eve." Shamim Monshizadeh plans to visit family on the east coast "My aunt invited me to stay with her and her son, my cousin, in Washington D.G for a week. She wanted me to come specifically for the party that my cousin is throwing at his apartment, because she wants to set me up with his cute, young doctor friends." Tyler Evans also intends to travel east. The Far East. "My cousin invited me to embark on a journey to Tokyo with her and a few friends over New Year's break. I can't wait." Camron Welch intends to keep his travel plans simple. '1 am planning to attend a party somewhere in the west desert, outside of Salt Lake." Not everyone intends to leave town. "Work keeps me in town this New Year's," laments Cindy Morrison, "I've plans to celebrate the new millennium with my cats." Vacations shall come to an end January 9, as school is scheduled to resume the following Monday. (GMAT). The GMAT may not be required if the other two meet academic papers or business documents. The Graduate Certificate Program (GCP) is designed for those who currently possess a bachelor's degree and wish to pursue a graduate certificate in a specific area of business or are completing a MBA degree and are looking for more specialization in a particular business discipline. The requirements for completion depend on which of the many areas you are pursuing. All can be found in the Academic specifications. For the undergraduate course work, the admissions committee looks for a grade point average of at least 3.0 for the prior 60 semester hours. They are looking for 3 years of business or management experience for a person who has been out of school for that period of time and five years of the same experience for recently graduated students. The Masters of Professional Catalog. Communication program (MPC) is The final three programs are a to students enhance bit more specialized. The Legal designed help their communication skills and " "Assistant Program (LAP) prepares develop expertise in this field. The students for a career as a legal assistant also known as a paralegal. program is personalized to focus on tne area of communications The application process for this program includes writing a that you are interested in such as public relations, technical writing, personal and legal essay as well as the completion of three marketing and technology. The application process is Professional Recommendation similar to tne MBA with the forms. You must also schedule a addition of a writing sample. personal interview with a member The sample is expected to be a of the Legal Assistant Program five to ten page professional Admissions Committee. document that can include The Master of Science and Nursing Program (MSN) prepares graduates to be able to provide primary health care services as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). The program builds on the baccalaureate nursing preparation and clinical experiences in this field. The final program, the Masters of Education (MED) prepares graduates in the areas of humanistic and developmental instruction, teaching in other words. Admission to the program includes a baccalaureate degree in a related field, three professional recommendations and a personal resume including work experience. Applications to all six of the programs require a $25 application fee and upon acceptance a $250 tuition deposit which guarantees placement in the program. To find out what may be required for admission for your situation you can set up an appointment with an admissions counselor Alternatives to Fruitcake By Gia Throndsen Staff Writer The Dancing Crane and Wizard's and Dreams offer a blast from the past for holiday giving. Even if your recipient wasn't alive in the 60's the The holiday season has been forced upon us once more. With the passing of Thanksgiving, it is now time to start the hunt for that perfect Christmas gift. Whether it's a cheese log, a pair of socks or a fruitcake, why fight your way through crowds of cranky people trying to get the same old boring gifts. Why not go a different route and find something original? Don't stay home and watch "It's a wonderful life," the plot won't change no matter how many times you see it. Go out and get a gift that will be remembered and that won't be given back to you next year. Take a walk through Sugar House and you will definitely find a few unique gift shops on the way. Along 2100 South many interesting stores can be found. tie-di- ed colorful candles and smoking accessories offered by these shops will be warmly welcomed by the recipient. Don't leave Sugar House without a trip to The Blue Boutique. Located at 2106 South 1100 East, The Blue Boutique is a nearby spring of creativity. This is where you can find the gift that keeps on giving leather and chains. This small shop has a wide selection of the most imaginative gifts that will amuse and inspire the recipients. Come on, wouldn't your friends just love a pair of chain link boxer shorts or a vinyl For those with a sweet tooth, ou don't have to locate a ox of "mystery middle" chocolates this year. You know the type, the chocolate you bite into and throw out a few seconds later. 99-ce- nt The Blue Boutique also offers a wide selection of tasty body paint in the season's best flavors, including chocolate. If visiting The Blue Boutique, leaves you uninspired, don't walk out the door without considering a body piercing certificate the erfect gift for that person who as everything. For those whom you wish to remember with a card, the vicinity of 9th and 9th will lead to a fascinating discovery. Cahoots Cards & Gifts, at 878 East 900 South, not only has countless cards on its walls and racks, but also offers gifts like calendars, books and the occasional inflatable spider. All of these are waiting for a person to take them home and bring holiday cheer to someone special. Face the facts now, finding a card that you haven't already given is going to be difficult without a visit to Cahoots. Among See Christmas, page 2 |