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DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM

Dual Degree Program A dual degree program is an undergraduate program in which students spend half of their education at a campus of the Montana State University and half at a Turkish university. Student earns two diplomas. Istanbul Technical University ◦ Bioengineering and environmental science Selcuk (Konya, Turkey) ◦ Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry (biochem)

Program Features Study in two countries: The dual diploma program offers students a highly unique experience and prepares them for the increasingly global world. Students study in two different countries and upon completion of the degree, receive a diploma from each partner: a distinguished American university and a distinguished Turkish university. English proficiency: Students develop excellent language skills as they study in English at a university in Turkey and as they live and study on a campus in the United States. Bi-cultural experience: The programs allow students to experience two distinctively different cultures. Upon completing the degree, students are well-prepared to work in a multi-cultural environment and to function effectively in an international arena. High academic quality: Most important, the programs are academically rigorous, as students must meet the academic requirements of both the Turkish university and the MSU campus to complete the degree and to receive either diploma. All programs are approved and recognized by the Higher Education Council of Turkey (YÖK).

Program History at MSU ITU – Bioengineering ◦ AY = 2 students (1 has since transferred to MSU) ◦ AY = 8 students (1 enviro sci) ◦ AY = 24 students ◦ AY = 24 students ◦ AY = 32 students89 Total SELCUK – Mechanical Engineering ◦ Spring 08 = 11 students (+ 5 Chemistry) ◦ Spring 09 = 12 students at ACE (ESL prep) ◦ AY = 8 students ◦ AY = 7 students 20 Total

Successes Alignment of BioE – kudos, Ron! Faculty exchange (in April - Selcuk) 1 st graduate from ITU/MSU DDP in May Integrate Turkish cohort on campus

Q and A with students ( Tekeshir-eterim)

Why DDP? Goals/plans for after graduation? Favorite place you have visited? Favorite class? Least favorite class? When you are not studying...favorite thing to do in Bozeman? Why should their companies hire you? Others?