2019-2020 COURSE CATALOG Mcminnville | PORTLAND | OCE Linfield College Is Regionally Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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2019-2020 COURSE CATALOG McMINNVILLE | PORTLAND | OCE Linfield College is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Specialized accreditation is granted to certain of the college’s individual programs. The Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing is accredited by the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The education program is approved for training of elementary and secondary teachers by the State of Oregon’s Teachers Standards and Practices Commission. The education department also operates the Linfield Pre-Kindergarten program accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The athletic training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Association. Programs offered online through Online and Continuing Education are authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council. The college maintains affiliation with the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A. Linfield College reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, change fees, change the calendar and rules regarding admission and graduation requirements, and change any other regulations affecting the student body. Changes shall become effective whenever the proper authorities so determine and shall, at the discretion of such authorities, apply not only to prospective students but also to those who at that time are matriculated in the college. Linfield College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or membership in any other protected classification in its educational programs, admission, activities, or employment policies. Addresses of Accrediting Bodies: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities National Association for the Education of Young Children 8060 165th Avenue NE, Suite 100 1313 L Street, NW, Suite 500 Redmond, WA 98052 Washington, DC 20005 (425) 558-4224 800-424-2460 www.nwccu.org www.naeyc.org Oregon State Board of Nursing National Association of Schools of Music 17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Portland, OR 97224-7012 Reston, VA 20190-5248 (971) 673-0685 (703) 437-0700 www.oregon.gov/OSBN www.nasm.arts-accredit.org Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education 655 K Street NW Suite 750 2201 Double Creek Drive, Suite 5006 Washington, DC 20001 Round Rock, TX 78664 (202) 887-6791 (512) 733-9700 www.ccneaccreditation.org www.caate.net Teachers Standards and Practices Commission American Chemical Society Approved Program 250 Division St. NE 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW Salem, OR 97301-1012 Washington, DC 20036 503-378-3586 (800) 227-5558 www.oregon.gov/tspc www.acs.org TABLE OF CONTENTS ▪ Academic Calendar ..........................................................................................................2 ▪ Linfield College: A World of Difference ...........................................................................3 ▪ Linfield’s Pioneer Heritage ...............................................................................................3 ▪ Mission Statement ............................................................................................................4 ▪ Linfield’s Core Themes .....................................................................................................4 ▪ Degrees and Requirements ...............................................................................................5 ▪ Academic Policies and Procedures ..................................................................................11 ▪ Admission Policies ..........................................................................................................20 ▪ Costs ..............................................................................................................................25 ▪ Major Academic Units, Programs, and Departments .......................................................29 International Programs ................................................................................................29 Inquiry Seminars .........................................................................................................34 Departments, Majors and Minors ................................................................................36 Online and Continuing Education ............................................................................144 ▪ Financial Aid ............................................................................................................... 151 ▪ Community ................................................................................................................. 157 ▪ Community Contacts .................................................................................................. 172 ▪ Maps McMinnville Campus .............................................................................................. 173 Portland Campus ......................................................................................................175 1 ACADEMIC CALENDAR • 2019-2020 Detailed academic calendars for McMinnville Campus, Portland Campus, and Online and Continuing Education can be found at www.linfield.edu/academics/academic-calendars. Fall Semester February 28 Last Day to Drop Courses with no record (MCM & PTD) August 26 First Class Day (MCM & PTD) March 6 Last Day to Drop Courses with no record September 2 Labor Day (MCM classes meet) (OCE) September 3 First Class Day (OCE) March 23-27 Spring Break (MCM & PTD) September 6 Last Day to Add Courses (MCM) April 24 Last day to Withdraw from a course with a September 9 Last Day to Add Courses (PTD) W on transcript September 13 Last Day to Drop Courses with No Record May 20 Last Class Day (MCM) (MCM & PTD) May 21 Last Class Day (PTD) September 16 Last Day to Add Courses (OCE) May 21 Reading Day (MCM) September 20 Last Day to Drop Courses with No Record May 22 Symposium Day (MCM & PTD) (OCE) May 22 Last Class Day (OCE) October 7-8 Fall Break (MCM and PTD) May 26 Reading Day (PTD) November 1 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a W on Transcript (MCM & PTD) May 26-29 Final Exams (MCM & OCE) November 8 Last day to Withdraw from a Course with a May 27-29 Final Exams (PTD) W on Transcript (OCE) May 29 Semester Ends November 25-29 Thanksgiving Break (MCM & PTD) May 30-31 Commencement Weekend November 28-29 Thanksgiving Break (OCE) (Baccalaureate and Commencement) December 6 Last Class Day June 5 Grades Posted December 9 Reading Day (MCM & PTD) December 10-13 Final Exams Summer Term June 8 First Class Day (PTD) December 13 Semester Ends June 9 Last Day to Add Courses (PTD) December 20 Grades Posted June 12 Last Day to Drop Courses with no record (PTD) January Term June 15 First Class Day (OCE) January 6 First Class Day June 16 Last Day to Add Courses (OCE) January 7 Last Day to Add Courses June 19 Last Day to Drop Courses with no record January 10 Last Day to Drop Courses with no record (OCE) January 24 Last day to Withdraw from a course with a July 4 Independence Day W on transcript July 17 Last day to Withdraw from a course with a January 31 Last Class/Final Exam Day (MCM & PTD) W on transcript (PTD) February 3 Grades Posted (MCM & PTD) July 24 Last day to Withdraw from a course with a February 5 Last Class Day (OCE) W on transcript (OCE) February 5 Term Ends August 14 Last Class/Final Exam Day (OCE) February 10 Grades Posted (OCE) August 17 Grades Posted (OCE) August 17-21 Last Class Day/Final Exams (PTD) Spring Semester August 21 Term ends February 10 First Class Day (MCM & PTD) August 24 Grades Posted (PTD) February 17 First Class Day (OCE) February 21 Last Day to Add Courses (MCM & PTD) February 28 Last Day to Add Courses (OCE) MCM = McMinnville Campus PTD = Portland Campus OCE = Online and Continuing Education 2 LINFIELD COLLEGE • A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE Linfield is a private four-year college that provides integrated Good Samaritan School of Nursing; and Online and Continuing education in the liberal arts and sciences and in selected profes- Education, a pioneer in online education. sional disciplines. Linfield connects academic programs with experiential learning opportunities. It is nationally recognized for n its strong teaching faculty, outstanding educational programs and Linfield has a challenging and innovative academic program distinctive international emphasis. Linfield educates students to that features a broad liberal arts core and an atmosphere in which become global citizens, with nearly half of all graduates partici- there is genuine concern for the individual. Faculty members help pating in study-abroad courses. students develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, communica- n tion and professional skills along with leadership qualities that prepare them for successful careers. The experiential education Linfield enrolls approximately 2,000 students and offers fosters curiosity and discovery and provides opportunities in more than 50 majors through three programs: a residential cam- collaborative research, creative projects, internships, community pus in McMinnville; a Portland Campus, home to the Linfield- service and study abroad. LINFIELD’S PIONEER HERITAGE Linfield was one of the first colleges in the Pacific Northwest.