Course Catalog 2016–2017 Table of Contents 3 College Calendar 4 President’s Message 5 History of Mitchell College 6 Admission to Mitchell College 9 Financial Aid at Mitchell College 17 Tuition & Fees 22 Student Afairs 25 Athletics 26 General Information 30 Campus Information 32 Directions to Mitchell College 33 Academic Information and Standards 36 Defnition of Terms 38 Adult and Returning Students 39 Academic Policies and Procedures 50 Requirements for a Mitchell College Degree 53 Academic Support Services 58 First-Year Experience 60 Programs and Degree Oferings 62 Bachelor Degrees 103 Associate Degrees 109 Course Descriptions 169 Board of Trustees 170 Full Time Faculty Directory 172 Index 174 Accreditation Statement Tis Course Catalog attempts to present information as accurately and completely as possible. Mitchell College reserves the right to change any of the provisions, statements, policies, curricula, procedures and regulations found in this Course Catalog. 2 College Calendar 2016–2017 Fall 2016 Semester Winter 2017 MiniMester August January 24 New Students Move-In/Check-In 4–18 Winter Session - MiniMester 28 Returning Students Move-In/Check-In 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No Classes, 29 First Day of Classes, Add/Drop Begins College Ofces Closed September Spring 2017 Semester 5 Labor Day - No Classes, College Ofces Closed January 6 Add/Drop Ends 18 All Students Move In/Check In 7 Convocation and Founder’s Day 19 First Day of Classes - Add/Drop Begins 17 Constitution Day 26 Add/Drop Ends 26 Early Academic Reports Due to Registrar February October 13 Early Academic Reports Due to Registrar 8-9 Fall Weekend 20 Presidents’ Day - No Classes, College 10 Columbus Day - No Classes Ofces Closed 10 Admissions Fall Open House March 17 Mid-term Grades Due to Registrar 3 Last Day of Classes Before Spring Break 4-12 Spring Break Week - No Classes November 6 Mid-term Grades Due to Registrar 7 Registration Begins 11 Veterans Day: Commemorative Programs April 11 Last Day to Withdraw from a Class 3 Registration Begins 18 Registration Ends 7 Last Day to Withdraw from a Class 18 Last Day of Classes Before Tanksgiving 14 Registration Ends Break - Residence Halls Close 26 Academic and Student Afairs Awards 19 Tanksgiving Break Begins - No Classes Ceremony, 1:00 p.m. 28 Classes Resume May 2 Last Day of Classes Before Finals December 3-9 Final Examination Period 8 Last Day of Classes Before Final Examination Period 10 Grades Due to Registrar 13 73rd Commencement, 10:00 a.m. 9-15 Final Examination Period 16 Grades Due to Registrar 3 The President’s Message Welcome to the 2016-2017 academic year at Mitchell College! As you scroll through the pages and plot out your course for this year or map the route to the completion of your degree, remember to leave room for the unexpected discovery. A Mariner knows a vast world lies beneath the surface, and course descriptions only ofer a glimpse from the top of what you learn from a class when you dive in. Be open to sug- gestions from your advisor, faculty, learning specialists or friends. As always, I ask you to expand your horizons, in class or in the community. I know I would not be leading a college if I hadn’t stepped outside the prescribed path of my degrees and early career. Mitchell College continues to build partnerships in the New London community so that you can explore ca- reers from the inside of a business, not-for-proft or govern- ment agency. You may discover that you should adjust your plan—pick up a few courses in an area that will complement your degree—when you understand the type of job you would enjoy in your feld. Understanding your strengths and how those strengths align with a position or career can help you tailor your classes and experiences to get ready to be your best at graduation. Best wishes for the year ahead, Janet L. Steinmayer, J.D. President 4 History of Mitchell College On September 14, 1938, a group of New London citi- currently ofers four-year degrees in 14 programs of zens founded New London Junior College as a pri- study as well as three associate’s degrees. In 2006, vate, nonproft, coeducational, two-year college in Tames Academy launched its distinctive post-grad- their community. In 1950, the name Mitchell Col- uate program on campus, providing college-bound lege was ofcially adopted by the trustees to honor students with learning diferences a structured year the descendants of the Alfred Mitchell family, prin- on a college campus to gain skills for a successful cipal benefactors of the College since its founding. transition to a traditional college. In 2007 Mitchell Te high quality of Mitchell’s academic program was College ofcially joined the Division III National recognized in 1956 when the college was awarded Collegiate Athletic Association and was a founding membership in the New England Association of member of the New England Collegiate Conference, Schools and Colleges. Taking a leading role in edu- where they have earned championship titles across cating students with learning diferences, Mitchell multiple years in many sports. established its specialized learning center, now called the Bentsen Learning Center, in 1981. Mitchell College celebrates a long and proud tradi- tion of educating students to discover and build on In 1998, the College ofered its frst baccalaureate their strengths while gaining an appreciation for program in the area of human development and diversity in thought and the richness of a full life. 5 Admission to Mitchell College Admission Policy the application process well in advance of the pro- Our admissions requirements are designed to help jected date of enrollment. Early application is nec- the College select those students best able to beneft essary because of the substantial amount of time from the educational experiences at Mitchell College. required to fle for nonimmigrant (F-1) student sta- Submission of SAT and/or ACT scores is optional. tus and to make appropriate travel arrangements. International students whose native language is not English are required to submit the results of the Test Secondary school graduates and students who have of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or pro- attended post-secondary institutions in other coun- vide proof of English profciency. tries and are applying for an F-1 Visa are subject to the following procedures: Te Admission Committee reviews all applications holistically. We admit students without regard to 1. Complete the application for admission. Mitchell race, color, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, College uses the Common Application. and national and ethnic origin. Te Admissions Review Committee is comprised of Admissions 2. Forward an ofcial record of work completed at staf as well as members of the College Faculty and the secondary school attended (and all post-sec- Administration. ondary institutions attended) to the Mitchell Col- lege Admissions Ofce. Tey must include a cer- Admission to the College tifed translation for all documents in languages Students may apply to Mitchell College as either a other than English. frst-year or transfer student. However, certain pre- requisite courses are necessary to satisfy degree 3. Submit evidence that English profciency requirements. Students may begin classes twice a is adequate to undertake a full academic program year, fall or spring term. at the College. Admission Decision 4. If a student’s native language is not English, s/he If students apply for admission, they will be notifed must: of their status by a letter. Te letter will defne the nature of their acceptance and indicate when they a. Submit the ofcial score report from the Test of must reply in the form of an advance deposit. Depos- English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Students its are accepted on-line via our website. A reply sig- must obtain a score of at least 500 on the written nifying an intention to enroll as a full-time student test or a score of 71 IBT on the computer test to takes the form of an advance deposit of $300. Te be considered for admission. deposit is refundable until May 1 for the fall semes- OR ter. Te deposit is not refundable for the spring b. As an alternative to taking the TOEFL, interna- semester. tional students residing in the United States may show evidence of having successfully completed an Early Action ofcial English Language School (ELS) Language Applicants who are interested in receiving their Center program. Te ELS Language Center must Admission Decision by December 15th should apply forward an ofcial score report to the Mitchell Early Action. Te Early Action deadline to apply is College Admissions Ofce; November 15th. OR c. Tey may substitute the Scholastic Aptitude Test Admission of International Students on F-1 VISA (SAT) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. Te Te College welcomes applications from interna- ofcial score report must be forwarded from the tional students and strongly urges them to complete College Entrance Examination Board directly to 6 the Mitchell College Admissions Ofce. plete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid OR (FAFSA). Te FAFSA may be completed on-line d. Another alternative to taking the TOEFL is the at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Te Mitchell College school Advanced Placement International English Lan- code is 001393. Financial aid is available for the guage Exam (APIEL). An ofcial APIEL score re- fall and spring semesters; there is no fnancial aid port must be sent from the College Board directly for the winter and summer semesters. to the Admissions Ofce. Students must receive a score of 3 or higher to be considered for admission. Life Experience See section on Adult and Returning Students, 5.