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Randolph College 2018-19 Academic Catalog 2016–17 Academic Catalog The College at a Glance Randolph College is an independent, liberal arts, United Methodist-related college. Accreditation Randolph College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the baccalaureate and master’s levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Randolph College. Enrollment 97% full-time representing approximately 34 states and territories and 12 countries. 78% of full-time students reside in College housing. Faculty 71 full-time faculty. (94% of full-time faculty hold the Ph.D. or other highest appropriate degree.) Student: Faculty Ratio 2018–19 9:1 Location Academic Catalog Lynchburg, Virginia, a city of 76,000 and a metropolitan area of 252,000 near the Blue One Hundred and Twenty-Sixth Session Ridge Mountains in central Virginia. Campus Lynchburg, Virginia The main campus comprises 100 acres near the James River in a residential section of Lynchburg. The College also has a 100-acre equestrian center only ten minutes from campus. Curriculum Features 29 major programs, 41 departmental and interdisciplinary minors, writing intensive curriculum, pre-professional preparation, dual degree programs in nursing and engineering. Special Programs Joint academic programs with area colleges and universities, junior-year abroad programs, semester program in American Culture, and internship program. Randolph College 2500 Rivermont Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24503-1526 Telephone: 434-947-8000 Admissions telephone: 800-745-7692 Web site: www.randolphcollege.edu The contents of this catalog represent the most current information available at the time of publication. During the E-mail: [email protected] period of time covered by this catalog, it is reasonable to expect changes to be made without prior notice. Thus, the provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the College and the student. Randolph College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion (Title VII), ethnic origin (Title VI), Cover art credits: John Frederick Peto, Violin, Fan, and Books, 1880, oil on canvas. Collection of the Maier Museum of Art at handicap (Section 504), sexual orientation, or age in the administration of its educational and employment policies, and Randolph College, founded as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. maintains such nondiscriminatory policy in all aspects of operation. Inquiries concerning the application of these policies The Academic Catalog is produced by the Registrar’s Office in cooperation with various other offices. may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, the Dean of Students (434-947-8119); or the Section 504 Coordinator, the Director of Human Resources (434-947-8114), in Lynchburg, Virginia 24503-1555. Classes .......................................................70 Computer Science .................................... 193 Table of Contents Classification ..........................................70 Dance .......................................................... 126 College Calendar ............................................... 4 Honors in the Major ..................................46 Course Examinations ............................71 Earth Science Education ........................ 133 Independent Study .....................................46 Course Load ............................................71 Economics and Business ........................ 134 Introduction to the College ........................... 7 Language Across the Curriculum ...........46 Course Work ............................................72 Education ................................................... 141 Mission Statement ........................................ 7 Tri-College Consortium ............................46 Dean’s List ...............................................72 Engineering Physics ................................. 153 Statement of Purpose .................................. 7 Declaration of Majors/Minors ...........72 English ........................................................ 154 About the College ......................................... 7 Academic Opportunities ...............................47 Degree Options ......................................74 Environmental Studies/Science ........... 164 History of the College .................................. 8 Domestic Study ...........................................47 Experiential Learning (Internships) ..75 Equine Studies .......................................... 170 The Campus ................................................... 9 Study Abroad ...............................................48 Grades .......................................................76 Film Studies............................................... 172 Randolph College at the University of Grade Change Policy .............................77 French ......................................................... 194 Admission .........................................................13 Reading, England ...................................48 Grade Point Average ..............................78 Gender Studies ......................................... 173 Undergraduate Students ...........................13 International Study Seminars .................51 Grade Reports .........................................78 Geography .................................................. 174 Admission and Scholarship Graduation Application and German ....................................................... 199 Deadlines .............................................13 Academic Distinction.....................................52 Information .........................................78 Global Studies ........................................... 175 Admission of Transfer Students ........15 Graduation Honors ...............................79 History ........................................................ 177 International Students .........................15 Advising: The Randolph Plan ......................56 Holds on Student Records ..................79 Human Services ........................................ 184 Graduate Degree Programs ......................16 Honor Pledge ..........................................79 Interdisciplinary Studies ........................ 185 Non-Degree Programs ...............................16 Campus Resources ..........................................59 Honors in the Major .............................80 Liberal Studies .......................................... 187 Certificate of Major Program .............16 Academic Computer Information ..........59 Independent Study ................................82 Mathematics .............................................. 189 Community Students and Auditors 17 Academic Services Center .........................59 Language Across the Curriculum ......83 Modern Languages, Literatures, and Dual Enrollment Program ..................17 Career Development Center .....................59 Not-Enrolled-Student Status ..............84 Cultures ................................................. 194 High School Student Not Dually Center for Ancient Drama ........................60 Off-Campus Study.................................84 Museum and Heritage Studies ............. 202 Enrolled ................................................17 Center for Student Research ....................60 Pass/Fail Option .....................................84 Museum Studies ....................................... 204 Teacher Licensure Only ........................17 Ethyl Science and Mathematics Center 60 Pre-Entry Credit/Placement Music ........................................................... 205 International Programs and Study Policies ..................................................85 Philosophy ................................................. 212 Tuition, Fees, and Expenses ..........................18 Abroad Office .........................................60 Rank ..........................................................86 Physical Education .................................. 215 General Fee Policies ....................................22 Lipscomb Library ........................................60 Readmission ............................................86 Physics and Engineering ........................ 221 Adjustments when Student Maier Museum of Art ................................61 Records Retention Policy .....................86 Political Science ........................................ 226 Withdraws ................................................23 Registration, Drop/Add, and Psychology ................................................. 231 Programs for Specified Careers ...................62 Withdrawal from a Course ..............87 Religious Studies ...................................... 237 Scholarships and Financial Aid ...................25 Athletic Training .........................................62 Students’ Rights of Access to Their Renaissance Studies................................. 243 How to Apply for Scholarships/Aid .......25 Engineering ..................................................62 Educational Records .........................87 Sociology .................................................... 244 Sources of Aid ..............................................26 Law ................................................................62 Transcripts ...............................................89