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TE CATALOG TE A U MAKE YOUR MARK MAKE YOUR UNDERGRAD 2017 / 2018 2017/2018 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 701 College Road Lebanon, IL 62254 618-537-4481 www.mckendree.edu i Admissions 2017 / 2018 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG ON THE COVER: 701 College Road MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY Lebanon, IL 62254 GONFALON 618-537-4481 1-800-BEARCAT Gonfalons originated in medieval Italy as a signal of state www.mckendree.edu or office, but has been adopted by universities around the world as insignias of schools or colleges. Our gonfalons, or academic banners, designate the University, the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Education, and the School of Nursing and Health Professions. ii McKendree University 2017/2018 UndergraduateT Cataloghe University Mission ..................... 5 Admission .........................................13 Student Services ..............................23 Academic Policies ............................25 General Education Program ..........51 ACCREDITATIONS MEMBERSHIPS Courses of Study Higher Learning Commission American Association College of Arts and Sciences ....59 230 South LaSalle St. of Colleges for Teacher Suite 7-500 Education (AACTE) Art • Art History • Art Education • Chicago, IL 60604-1413 Biochemistry • Biology • Chemistry American Association 800-621-7440 • Computing (Computer Science, of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Computer Information Systems, Commission on Accreditation American Council on of Athletic Training Education Computational Science, and Education (ACE) (CAATE) Information Technology) • Creative 2201 Double Creek Drive Associated Colleges of Illinois Writing • Dance • Economics • Suite 5006 (ACI) Engineering Transfer Program • Round Rock, TX 78664 Association for Black English • Gerontology • History • 512-733-9700 Culture Centers (ABCC) Journalism • Mathematics • Music Commission on Collegiate • Music Education • Organizational Association for the Nursing Education (CCNE) Communication • Philosophy • Assessment of Learning in One Dupont Circle NW Higher Education (AALHE) Physics (Engineering) • Political Suite 530 Science/International Relations • Washington, DC 20036 Association of American Pre-professional Studies • Professional 202-887-6791 Colleges and Universities Writing • Psychology • Public Relations (AAC&U) International Assembly Studies • Religious Studies • Science for Collegiate Business Council for the Advancement Education • Social Science • Sociology Education (IACBE) and Support of Education • Spanish • Speech Communication • P.O. Box 3960 (CASE) Theatre • Musical Theatre Olathe, KS 66063 Council of Independent 913-631-3009 Colleges (CIC) Federation of Independent APPROVALS Illinois Colleges and AND LICENSES Universities (FIICU) Illinois Board Fulbright Association of Higher Education Illinois Association for 431 East Adams, 2nd Floor Teacher Education in Private Springfield, IL 62701-1404 Colleges (IATEPC) 217-782-2551 Illinois Campus Compact Illinois Department (ILCC) of Veterans’ Affairs 833 South Spring Street Illinois Virtual Campus P.O. Box 19432 Kentucky Virtual Campus Springfield, IL 62794-9432 217-782-6641 National Association of Fellowships Advisors (NAFA) Illinois State Board of Education National Association of 100 N. 1st Street Independent Colleges and Springfield, IL 62777 Universities (NAICU) 866-262-6663 National Association of Kentucky Approving Agency Schools and Colleges of the for Veterans’ Education United Methodist Church 300 North Main Street (NASCUMC) Versailles, KY 40383 National League for Nursing 859-256-3235 (NLN) Kentucky Council on President’s Alliance for Postsecondary Education Excellence in Student 1024 Capital Center Drive Learning and Accountability Suite 320 Frankfort, KY 40601 United States Institute for 502-573-1555 Theatre Technology (USITT) 1 School of Business ...................127 Additional Course OfferingsAdmissions ..199 Accounting • Business Administration Aerospace Studies • Army ROTC • • Economics • Economics and Finance Domestic Study and Travel • Honors • Entrepreneurship • Human Resource • McKendree Student Success Center Management • Management • • Study Abroad • University 101, 201, Marketing • Sport Management and 202 School of Education.................147 Initial Teacher Licensure • Elementary Course Descriptions ......................206 Education • Special Education/ Board of Trustees ...........................283 Elementary Education • Middle School Education • Secondary Education Board Members .............................283 • Special Areas K-12 Education • Current Honorary Educational Studies and Trustee Emeritus...............284 School of Nursing Alumni Board .................................284 and Health Professions ...........161 University Administration............285 Athletic Training • Health and Wellness Current Emeriti Administrators • Nursing • Physical Education • Exercise and Faculty ................................288 Science and Sports Performance • Coaching • Sports Performance Faculty .............................................288 Interdisciplinary Endowed Scholarships Majors and Minors ...................181 and Funds ..................................293 Biopsychology • Environmental Studies Index ................................................298 • Ethnic Studies • Forensic Studies Lebanon Campus • Gender Studies • Global Studies • Majors/Minors/Tracks .............300 Leadership Studies • Music Marketing • Occupational Therapy • Sport Psychology CONTENTS McKendree University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and admits students of any sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin and age with all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded its students. In conformance with state and federal regulations, McKendree University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability, national and ethnic origin, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic, and other school administered programs. Students, employees, and faculty who believe they may have been discriminated against may contact the Compliance Officer at the University’s address or telephone (618) 537-6533. Services of the substance abuse prevention program administered by the Athletic Department are available to all officers, employees, and students of McKendree University. McKendree University is authorized under Federal Law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. McKendree University supports the “8 Keys and the Principles of Excellence for Serving Veterans” (US Department of Education). Policies stated in this catalog are subject to change as required and as the institution deems appropriate. The statements contained herein are not to be regarded as an offer to contract. 2 While maintaining its reputation for delivering a high quality undergraduate McKendree University 2015/2016 Undergraduate Catalog education, McKendree has expanded its academic course offerings to include graduate degree programs in education, business administration, nursing, and professional counseling. To the athletic program, the university has added ice hockey, wrestling, and bowling. McKendree’s athletic program boasts Coach Harry Statham, the most successful coach in the history of four-year men’s college basketball. An enhanced academic reputation for the university has accompanied its growth. The university has become more highly selective, attracting more academically talented students, and the student body is more diverse. McKendree offers a wide variety of co-curricular opportunities, including music, band, athletic teams, debate teams, honor societies, student research opportunities and academic programs that have resulted in a spirited university environment. The Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts known as the “Hett” is home to the music and theatre departments. It offers the campus community a state-of-the-art facility in which to enjoy a wide variety of performances and special events. McKendree opened “1828,” a restaurant/café to serve commuter students, evening students, and the campus community. In 2011 two new residence halls were constructed to better serve a growing residential student population. Along with the many advances at the institution, one thing remains constant: McKendree University continues to provide a nurturing environment, offering students opportunities and challenges that lead to unmatched personal and professional growth. 3 Academic Calendar LEBANON CAMPUS ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017 / 2018 Fall 2017 AUG 23-27 WED-SUN New Student Orientation; all Lebanon Campus First-Year students must attend. 28 MON Fall semester classes begin on Lebanon campus SEPT 4 MON Labor Day; no classes on Lebanon campus nor on off-campus centers. OCT 19 THUR 1st half semester ends 20 FRI Fall Break; no classes on Lebanon campus 23 MON 2nd half semester begins NOV 22-26 WED-SUN Thanksgiving Holiday; no classes on Lebanon campus DEC 8 FRI Last day of fall semester classes 11 MON Final examination period begins 14 THU Final examination period ends Spring 2018 JAN 16 TUE Spring semester classes begin on campus MAR 9 FRI 1st half semester ends 10 SAT Spring recess begins, 10:00 p.m. 18 MON Spring recess ends, 8:00 a.m. 19 MON 2nd half semester begins 30 FRI Good Friday; no classes on Lebanon campus APRIL 26 THU Academic Excellence Celebration MAY 4 FRI Last day of spring semester classes 7 MON Final examination period begins 10 THU Final examination period ends 11 FRI Senior Farewell