2015-2017 Benedict Catalogue
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BENEDICT COLLEGE CATALOGUE 2015-2017 Benedict College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Benedict College. Benedict College Columbia, South Carolina 29204 803•705•4749 Volume 80 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT DAVID H. SWINTON, Ph. D. Benedict College is pleased to present this catalogue which provides the latest information regarding the College’s academic programs, student services, and administrative policies. This document informs the College’s constituencies about its programs and how the institution prepares men and women for leadership positions in all areas of human endeavor. This catalogue is issued in the 145th year of distinguished service by the College. Over the years, Benedict College has remained true to its mission of preparing students to be “powers for good in society”. While the history of Benedict College has been spectacular, its future will surpass past accomplishments and achievements. Prospective students are invited to become a part of the bright future of this institution whose mission is based upon teaching, research, and public service. These components will guide and continue to be the hallmark of this great institution in the twenty-first century. Please read this catalogue very carefully to find the great opportunities that await you at Benedict College. V I S I O N S T A T E M E N T Benedict College will be the best open enrollment college in the nation. M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T Benedict College will be a power for good in society. Benedict College will be a full opportunity college with high quality programs of teaching, research, and public service. These programs will provide our students and community with the knowledge, skills, understandings, and values required to empower them to be a power for good in society to create a better world. We seek geographic, international, and racial diversity in our student body, while continuing to facilitate the empowerment, enhancement, and full participation of African Americans in a global society and to maintain our historic affiliation with the Baptist Church. 6 Catalogue Rights This catalogue is effective August 1, 2015. It is intended to provide information about the College’s operating policies and procedures, academic regulations, and requirements for graduation. Benedict College reserves the right to modify, change, or alter without notice all fees, charges, tuition, expenses, and costs of any kind. In addition the College reserves the right to add, delete, or change without notice any courses, programs, policies, or procedures contained in this catalogue in order to keep such matters current or to implement the mission of the College. Such changes will be effective at the time designated by the College. Statement of Non-Discrimination Benedict College is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action and non-discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap and other legally protected status in all educational programs, activities, and conditions of employment. Certification Statement I certify that this catalogue is true and correct in content and policy and states progress requirements for graduation. Janeen P. Witty, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Message From the President.................................................................................................. 3 Vision Statement .................................................................................................................... 4 Mission Statement .................................................................................................................. 5 Catalogue Rights Academic Calendar ............................................................................... 8-25 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 26 History .......................................................................................................... 26-27 Presidents of Benedict College.......................................................................... 28 Accreditation ...................................................................................................... 28 Memberships and Affiliations ............................................................................. 29 Campus ............................................................................................................. 29 Administration, Faculty and Staff .......................................................................................... 30 Admissions Policies ......................................................................................................... 31-36 Student Finances ............................................................................................................. 37-47 Satisfactory Financial Aid and Academic Progress ...................................... 37-43 Scholarship Administration ........................................................................... 43-47 Student Services and Programs ...................................................................................... 48-57 Academic Policies, Procedures, and Regulations ........................................................... 58-81 Academic Requirements .............................................................................. 67-72 Academic Honors ......................................................................................... 72-73 Academic Structure and Degrees ................................................................. 73-74 Degree Programs and Majors .......................................................................................... 74-77 Cross-Disciplinary Course Listings .................................................................................. 78-79 Honors Courses ............................................................................................................... 80-81 School of Business and Economics ............................................................................... 82-100 Administration and Departments ..................................................................................... 82-83 Business: Accounting, Administration, Management and Marketing Courses .. 83-91 Economics Courses .................................................................................. 92-100 School of Education ..................................................................................................... 101-115 Administration and Departments, Admission, Goals and Honors Course .. 101-104 Education, Child and Family Studies Department .................................. 105-115 School of Health and Human Services ........................................................................ 116-147 Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport Management Department . 116-130 Social Work Department ......................................................................... 131-139 Military Science Department ..................................................................... 140-147 School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences ........................................................ 148-222 English, Foreign Languages and Mass Communication Department . 148-161 Fine Arts Department ............................................................................. 162-186 Social Sciences and Criminal Justice Department ................................... 187-222 School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics ................................... 223-280 Administration and Departments ..................................................................... 223 Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Health Science Department ........ 223-243 Mathematics and Computer Science Department .................................... 244-259 Physics and Engineering Department ...................................................... 260-280 School of Continuing Education................................................................................... 281-297 Academic Support and Adjunct Units .......................................................................... 298-310 School of Honors ......................................................................................................... 298-302 Learning Resources Center ................................................................................................ 303 Summer School ............................................................................................... 303 Office of International Programs (OIP) ..................................................... 304-310 Board of Trustees ..................................................................................................................... 311 Faculty Roster ............................................................................................................. 312-321 Staff Roster.................................................................................................................. 321-327 Directory of Principal Administrators ............................................................................ 329-341 Index ...........................................................................................................................