Arrupe Scholars Program

Academic Requirements 

Arrupe Scholars take a series of courses together over their four years at John Carroll. These courses provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to become effective advocates for positive social change in our world. Courses are taken in sequential order, with the other members of the student’s class cohort. The Arrupe curriculum culminates in a capstone project that requires students to develop and implement an advocacy project of their choice.

In total, Arrupe students take 17 academic credits with the members of their class cohort. During the freshman and sophomore years, 9 of the credits that Arrupe students take together count towards their University Core requirements. The 9 credits that students take during their sophomore, junior, and senior years can count towards a minor in Peace, Justice and Human Rights (should the student be interested in that course plan; a PJHR minor is not required). Other students may wish to petition for these courses to count towards another major or minor at John Carroll, such as Population and Public Health or Entrepreneurship. This option requires the student to meet the expectations of both academic units. Interested students should plan this course of action in advance of the junior year with their academic advisor and department chair, as well as the director of the Arrupe Scholars Program.

Students whose schedules are subject to considerable outside restrictions should also consult with the director of the Arrupe Scholars Program. Individual student needs may be accommodated through an independent study course or through a limited number of course substitutions. These options will not be made available for trivial or avoidable reasons.

Co-Curricular Requirements 

In addition to taking academic credits with the members of their class cohort, Arrupe students participate in a robust co-curriculum. This series of annual events brings students from all class cohorts together to work as one larger student body. The purpose of the program’s co-curriculum is to give students a variety of opportunities to develop strong pre-professional skills over the course of their time at John Carroll. The Arrupe Scholars’ co-curriculum focuses on community-based engagement initiatives and thus exemplifies the University’s fundamental commitment to graduating men and women “with and for others.”

To facilitate our annual calendar of events, every student is required to sit on at least one of the program’s many committees. Participation in committee work requires students to plan, implement, and develop one major event or program initiative. Committees are student-run and headed by a student chair. Together the chairs comprise the Arrupe Program’s student leadership team.

Program Learning Goals in the Arrupe Scholars Program. 

Students will:

1. Develop their intellectual curiosity.

2. Be reflective learners.

3. Demonstrate a commitment to social action grounded in sustained engagement with people facing injustice.

4. Apply their knowledge and abilities to advocate for positive social change.

Requirements

Required Courses

Selected CORE course rotated annually: PJHR 250 3 cr. (Fall, Sophomore Year).

• AR 150A Fall, Freshman Year

• AR 150B Spring, Freshman Year

• EN 125 Fall, Freshman Year

• COM 125 Spring, Freshman Year

• PJHR 250* Fall, Sophomore Year

• PJHR 350 (ISJ) Fall, Junior Year

• PJHR 450A Fall, Senior Year

• PJHR 450B Spring, Senior Year

NOTE: Students will be informed of the course number during their Freshman year. This class with either be a TRS or PL Course that counts for core credit (course may also be cross-listed).