EYE Program

The EYE Program is an experiential learning program at Lander University designed to provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to use academic knowledge to address real world challenges in an authentic context. The program includes internships, co-ops, service learning, course-embedded projects, and study abroad experiences. Earning EYE Program credit is a great way to show potential employers that you have real world skills and experience that may make you more competitive in the job market.

Please Note: EYE credit is not a graduation requirement and does not affect a student's degree requirements for graduation. Students earning 120 EYE credits during their degree program will receive the "Golden EYE" award at graduation.

Students in the EYE Program earn credit for each activity completed. Students accumulating 120 EYE credits by graduation are eligible for an award, the Golden EYE Award. Lander University has chosen the Egyptian symbol, the Eye of Horus to symbolize the EYE Program. The Eye of Horus which represents smell, sight, thought, hearing, taste, and touch, was selected because it encompasses the different senses that make up the whole individual. The symbol conveys the wide range of experiences that result from experiential learning and aid in the creation of a well-rounded student. The Golden EYE Award includes a special notation in the graduation program and a lapel pin featuring the Eye of Horus.

Option 1: The approved EYE Program activities listed below may provide opportunities to earn EYE credit. Students interested in earning EYE credit should contact the Faculty Mentor for information about the EYE activity associated with the course. The Faculty Mentor will work with the student throughout the activity to see that the expectations of the EYE Program are met and the credit is earned. Students should check the EYE Program website periodically for additional activities that will be added as they are approved. Note: Enrollment in the courses below does not guarantee EYE Credit. The student must work with the faculty contact person to earn the credit. Also, some of the activities listed below are upper-level courses and may have pre-requisites.

Option 2: Look at the courses you plan to take or other activities you plan to be involved in and discuss possibilities for EYE Program credit with your instructors or Dr. Robert Stevenson, Director of the EYE Program. Other activities might include internships, co-ops, service learning, and study abroad. The process of approving and adding activities to the Approved Activities list will continue as new activities are identified or created.

The following courses or activities have been approved for EYE Program credit and may include experiential learning opportunities for Lander Students. Students should contact the Faculty Mentor listed for the activity and follow their instructions to earn the EYE credit. These activities are anticipated to repeat each semester or each year. Approved activities that are not expected to repeat in the future are not included on this list.