George Fox University 1998-99 Catalog
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COLOSSIANS 3:23 Use of Catalog This catalog is provided for guidance in course selection and program planning. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this Catalog, in no sense is it to be considered a binding contract, and it may be changed by action of appropriate bodies within the University. Courses listed in this catalog are subject to change through normal academic process. New courses and changes in existing course work are initiated by the cognizant graduate school, department or program, and approved by Academic Affairs and the University faculty. Changes to the curriculum are published in the Program Outlines and Schedule of Classes. TABLE OF CONTENTS While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this UNDERGRADUATE Catalog, George Fox University and the Board of Trustees . 33 have the right to make changes at any time without prior notice. PROGRAMS The Catalog is not a contract between George Fox University and Applied Science (Engineering) current or prospective students. Art Biblical Studies Biology PURPOSE . 1 Business and Economics Mission and Objectives Chemistry Statement of Faith Christian Ministries Values Statement Cognitive Science Student Outcomes Communication Arts Accreditation and Memberships Communication Media and Broadcast Computer and Information Science PLACE . 5 English as a Second Language Family and Consumer Sciences Our Heritage Health Education Campus Facilities History Campus Map Human Performance Student Activities and Organizations International Studies Chapel and Campus Ministries Leadership Studies Standards of Conduct Management and Business Information Systems Living Arrangements Management and Organizational Leadership Student Services Management of Human Resources Mathematics ACADEMIC PROGRAMS . 17 Music Course Challenge Programs Peace and Conflict Studies Facilities Psychology Off-Campus Programs Religion International Study Programs Social Work On-Campus Programs Sociology Preprofessional Programs Spanish Teacher Education Theatre GENERAL EDUCATION . 27 Writing/Literature General Education Requirements Course Numbering System UNDERGRADUATE Majors and Degrees COURSE OFFERINGS . 59 GRADUATE PROGRAMS . 103 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC REGULATIONS . 107 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL Academic Sessions and Credits LAWS AND REGULATIONS . 133 Guarantees and Reservations Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Class Attendance Drug-Free Environment Classification of Students Disabled Students Auditors Disclosure of Uses for Social Security Numbers Registration Anti-Harrassment Policy Academic Advising Academic Load Work/Academic Load DIRECTORIES . 137 Course Additions Faculty Course Withdrawals Administration The Grading System Board of Trustees Academic Progress and Eligibility Graduation Requirements . 148 Final Examinations INDEX Academic Honesty UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS . 113 CALENDAR . Inside Back Cover Basis of Undergraduate Admission Admission Procedures for Freshmen Admission Procedures and Policies for Transfer Students Services to Physically Challenged Students International Students Readmission of Former Students Part-Time Students Home School Students High School Nongraduates Auditors Older Adults Early Admission of High School Students Advanced Placement – Honors Program Campus Visitation Spouse Enrollment Program FINANCES . 119 Costs Tuition, Fees and Expenses Schedule of Required Deposits Financial Arrangements Financial Aid PURPOSE MISSION AND OBJECTIVES – STATEMENT OF FAITH MISSION AND 7. Make itself a community in STATEMENT OF FAITH which studies and activities are made rele- OBJECTIVES vant to life, develop insight into social and 1. We believe there is one God, The mission of the University from political issues confronting humanity, and eternally existent in three persons — its beginning has been to demonstrate the learn to participate democratically in deci- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. meaning of Jesus Christ by offering a caring sion making educational community and policy implementing as responsible cit- 2. We believe in the deity of our in which each individual may achieve the izens. Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His highest intellectual and personal growth, sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and by participating responsibly in our 8. Serve as a cultural center for all publics and atoning death through His shed blood, world’s concerns. The foregoing “mission of the University and sponsor programs in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension statement” of George Fox University is that are informative and to the right hand of the Father as the only detailed in the following institutional objec- culturally stimulating to the larger mediator between God and man, and in His tives: university community. personal return in power and glory. 9. Provide distinctive learning 1. Teach all truth as God’s truth, 3. We believe that for the salvation of lost opportunities through continuing integrating all fields of learning around the and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy education programs and through person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing Spirit is absolutely essential. the divine revelations through sense, reason curriculum enhancements such as off-campus centers, study abroad, honors and intuition 4. We believe the Bible to be the only programs, and other special programs and to the confirming test of Scripture. inspired, infallible, authoritative written events. 2. Support academic programs word of God. that liberate the student for a life of pur- 10. Cultivate awareness, respect, under- pose and fulfillment through an awareness standing and appreciation of 5. We reverently believe that as there is one of the resources of knowledge and culture cultural diversity throughout the University Lord and one faith, so there is one baptism, available; maximize career-oriented educa- community to provide members of diverse whereby all believers tion through counseling, curriculum, field races and cultures an affirming environ- are baptized in the one Spirit into experience and placement. ment that encourages cross-cultural sharing the one body. 3. Maintain a program of varied activities in the context of Christian lifestyle expecta- tions. 6. We believe the true supper of the Lord that directs the student to a commitment to is observed when the believer partakes spiri- Christ as Lord and Savior, encourages atti- tually and inwardly. tudes of reverence and devotion toward God, leads to recognition that the revealed 7. We believe in the ministry of the Holy commandments of God are the supreme Spirit, who fills and indwells the consecrat- criteria of the good life, enables the student ed believer and enables him or her to live a to mirror the example of Christ in human godly life. relationships, and develops a greater desire to serve humanity in a spirit 8. We believe all war is utterly incompati- of Christian love. ble with the plain precepts of our divine Lord and Lawgiver. 4. Provide a center for Quaker leadership where faculty and students learn the history 9. We believe in the resurrection of both and Christian doctrines of the Friends the saved and the lost; they that are saved movement and make contemporary appli- unto the resurrection of life, and they that cations of these insights. are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. 5. Give leadership to evangelical Christianity generally, through scholarly publication, lecturing, and by evangelistic and prophetic proclamation and service. 6. Promote cocurricular activities that will emphasize the development of leadership, initiative and teamwork by giv- ing opportunity to make practical use of the skills and ideas acquired through acade- mic courses. 2 PURPOSE