THE DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ACADEMY OF FREEDOM
Howard Payne University's Multidisciplinary Honors Program in Public Policy
ABOUT THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM:
As the multidisciplinary public policy honors program of Howard Payne University, the Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom is designed for academically gifted students who aspire to leadership roles in a variety of careers. The Academy program prepares students to read critically, think analytically, and communicate ideas effectively. Through a broad-based liberal arts education that emphasizes Judeo-Christian values, Western Civilization, Free Enterprise, and political awareness, the Academy explores the meaning and significance of traditional American values and seeks to understand the problems of contemporary society. Students develop critical-thinking skills by analyzing current issues through the multidisciplinary Academy major, which includes courses from the School of Humanities and the School of Business.
The Academy major has been carefully designed to challenge the student intellectually and experientially. Through the expeditious selection of related and elective courses, chosen with the assistance of the student's academic advisors, thorough academic preparation for a specific career field can be acquired. The Academy Bachelor's Thesis serves as the capstone for the academic program by providing a theoretical as well as a practical application and demonstration of the student's mastery of the multidisciplinary aspects of the honors program as students research, prepare, and defend a thesis on a public policy topic selected in consultation with the Academy Director.
The Academy of Freedom has a proven track record of preparing students for ethical leadership. Since its founding in 1962, more than 350 students have graduated from the honors program and have distinguished themselves in their chosen professions. Today, Academy graduates serve in law, politics, business, ministry, government, medicine, education, economics, psychology and social work.
Click here for more information about the Academy's curriculum.
ABOUT ADMISSIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS:Admission to the program is competitive, and capped at a maximum of 25 students in each incoming class.
The priority deadline for application and scholarship consideration is February 5th. For minimum qualifications, scholarship information, and application materials, click the links below:
Academy Membership and Scholarship Requirements
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Justin D. Murphy, Director
Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom
Howard Payne University
1000 Fisk Street
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 649-8701
E-mail: jumurphy@hputx.edu
ACADEMY GRADUATE UPDATE FORM
Click on the link below to email your updated information to Dr. Murphy.
Please be sure to provide us with your full name (including maiden, if applicable),
current contact information (electronic and street addresses), HPU graduation information,
other degrees, current employment information, and etc.
(Please do not change the title line in the email.)
GRADUATE UPDATE FORM
Page last updated 14 April 2010