In addition to the integrated Paideia experiences, Southwestern encourages students to apply for a more intensive version of Paideia: Paideia with Distinction. Any student who is selected to participate will be recognized as having achieved Paideia with Distinction if they have successfully completed:
- a Paideia Minor or two High Impact Learning Experiences, and
- a Paideia Seminar, taken during the junior or senior year.
Applications for Paideia with Distinction are accepted on a rolling basis.
To apply for Paideia with Distinction, contact Director of Paideia Sergio Costola.
The Path to Paideia with Distinction:
A Paideia Minor
Design Thinking
Early Modern Studies
Environmental Studies
Feminist Studies
Latin American Border Studies
Race and Ethnicity Studies
International Studies
Animal Studies
Data Science
Health Studies
Two High-Impact
Learning Experiences
Academic Internship
Financial Analyst Program (FAP)
King Creativity Grant
Student–Faculty Research
Study Abroad
…and more
High Impact Learning Experiences that can be used for Paideia with Distinction
- Academic Internship
- Advancing Language Proficiency
- Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) Course
- Community-Engaged Learning Student Associate (CELSA)
- Financial Analyst Program (FAP)
- I-CORPS
- King Creativity Grant
- Lab for Innovative Ventures and Entrepreneurship (LIVE)
- St. David’s Hospital Shadowing Program
- Student–Faculty Research
- Study Abroad