Career-Focused Academics

You need an education that will do more than simply prepare you for a theoretical world; it needs to get you ready for the real one.

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Continuously evolving and innovating to meet tomorrow’s needs.

Every Champlain major has career potential. Why? Because our programs are aligned with today’s in-demand industries and fastest-growing careers while looking toward tomorrow’s newly emerging fields.

By maintaining active partnerships with industry partners, Champlain continually reviews each program’s curriculum to make sure you’re learning the most relevant skills and concepts for the workplace you’ll be entering.

Get ready to become Future Ready!

Different by Design

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Our Curriculum is Upside-Down

Get ready for professionally focused courses on DAY ONE with our Upside-Down Curriculum. By working on real projects earlier, you’ll be ready for meaningful internships sooner than your peers at other institutions.

Not-So-General Education

Typical gen-ed programs teach facts about one discipline at a time. Here at Champlain, you’ll connect the dots exploring the multiple aspects of any issue and learning to recognize a variety of influences in every situation through our Core Curriculum.

Ready for Life!

Adulting doesn’t just come naturally. Gain confidence in your ability to manage your finances, market your professional skills, and set yourself up for a well-rounded life as you explore the complexities of doing life in our four-year InSight Program!

Learn What You Love

Meet the future head on and thrive in it, with years of hands-on experiences, experimentation, and learning that builds on itself.

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Build Your Resume

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Centers of Experience

Put your classroom knowledge to the test in one of our Centers of Experience. While each center has its own identity and provides unique services, they all share the same mission: connect Champlain talent with real clients to solve real problems.

Studio Experiences

Studio experiences allow you to work with your peers from other disciplines just like you would in a real world agency. From playable games to podcast productions, studio experiences encourage you to think bigger, together.

Internships

Because you start taking major-related courses in your first semester, you’ll be well-prepared for internships as early as the summer after your first year–that’s two years earlier than many of your peers at other institutions.

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More Inside Academics

  • Upside-Down Curriculum 

    Champlain emphasizes practical, hands-on learning early and often. Our Upside-Down Curriculum gets you into major-specific classes early in your college career allowing you to practice your skills often through multiple internships and cooperative experiences.

  • Core Curriculum 

    At Champlain, we embrace an unconventional academic model because we know that our job is to give students the skills needed for a career AND for life-long growth.

  • InSight Program 

    Success is about more than landing a great job. It's also about living your best life! Get ready to cultivate the skills and knowledge you need to grow and thrive for a lifetime.

  • Studio Experiences 

    We have a different approach to education—one that gets you ready for work by letting you get to work on real projects. Introducing the Studio Experience.

  • Centers of Experience 

    Taking classes in your major is one thing—doing it in the real world is another. Champlain’s Centers of Experience bridge that gap by inviting students to work on real projects, challenges, and research in agency-like settings.

  • Internships & Fieldwork 

    Gain real-world experience, develop your professional skills, and build strong industry connections through field placements beginning in your very first year.

Become Champlain Ready

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