Spelman College Bulletin 2010–12 INDEX Academic Integrity Policy.........................37 – Philosophy and Religious Studies ...... 121 Mission Statement ................................... 3 Academic Policies and Procedures ... 23, 35 – Physical Education and Athletics........ 126 NIMH-COR.............................................. 44 Administrative Offices........................... 152 – Physics.............................................. 129 Off-Campus Study Programs................... 46 Admission of Students ..............................8 – Political Science ................................ 132 Paracurricular Credit............................... 28 Advanced Placement (AP) Credit.............28 – Psychology ........................................ 135 Pass/Fail Option..................................... 26 African Diaspora and the World...............51 – Public Health Minor ........................... 140 Prelaw Concentrations ............................ 43 Application Procedures ...................... 9, 16 – Sociology and Anthropology .............. 142 Premedical and Predental Sequences..... 43 Assessment of Student Learning – World Languages & Literature ............ 146 Readmission .......................................... 33 and Development....................................49 Disability Services........................... 21, 50 Records, Access to................................. 35 Atlanta University Center Affiliation............7 Domestic Exchange ................................ 47 Refunds............................................15, 19 Board of Trustees ................................. 151 Examinations.......................................... 31 Registration............................................ 29 Career Planning and Development...........20 Expenses and Payments ......................... 12 Requirements Class Attendance....................................30 Faculty ................................................. 156 – Admission.............................................. 8 Classification ..........................................25 Fees....................................................... 12 – Degree................................................. 23 CLEP, Credit by ........................................28 Financial Aid and Scholarships............... 16 – General Education ............................... 23 Community Service .................................18 General Education Requirements............ 55 ROTC Programs....................................... 46 Course Load............................................30 Good Standing....................................... 25 Satisfactory Progress Counseling Services................................21 Grading System...................................... 26 – Academic ............................................ 25 Credit......................................................28 Graduation Policy/Requirements ............ 26 – Financial Aid........................................ 14 Dean’s List..............................................33 Greek Organizations ............................... 22 Scholarships .......................................... 18 Departments and Programs Health Services...................................... 20 Special Academic Offerings .................... 42 – African Diaspora And The World Minor..51 History of Spelman College .......................5 Statement of Purpose............................... 3 – Art........................................................53 Honor Roll.............................................. 33 Student Government/Organizations ........ 22 – Biology.................................................59 Honors Program ..................................... 44 Student Life and Services....................... 20 – Chemistry.............................................63 Honor Societies...................................... 34 Student Publications .............................. 22 – Comparative Women’s Studies .............69 – Computer and Information Sciences.....72 Housing and Residence Life ................... 20 Student Tenure ....................................... 25 – Drama and Dance ................................76 Human Services Major ........................... 42 Study Abroad ......................................... 47 – Dual Degree Engineering ......................80 Incomplete Policy................................... 27 Summer Programs – Economics ...........................................81 Independent Major................................. 24 – Prefreshman Summer Science ............. 46 – Education.............................................84 Intellectual Property ............................... 40 Summer Study........................................ 30 – English .................................................90 International Baccalaureate Credit ......... 28 Termination of Enrollment ....................... 32 – Environmental Science and Studies......99 International Exchange ........................... 47 Transfer Admission, Credit ........................ 9 – Environmental Health Minor............... 101 International Students........................ 9, 21 Trustees, Board of................................. 151 – History .............................................. 102 Interdisciplinary Centers......................... 48 Tuition .................................................... 12 – International Studies ......................... 108 Latin Honors........................................... 33 UMARC................................................... 44 – Japan Studies Minor.......................... 110 Learning Resources Center..................... 50 Withdrawal from the College ................... 32 – Management and Organization Minor. 111 Leaves of Absence ................................. 33 Withdrawal from Courses........................ 31 – Mathematics ..................................... 112 Library Facilities ........................................7 Writing Center......................................... 49 – Music................................................ 116 Majors, Minors ..................................24–25 Writing Proficiency Requirement.............. 29 — 1 — SPELMAN COLLEGE BULLETIN 2010–2012 ATLANTA, GEORGIA Central Telephone Numbers Non-Discrimination Policy College Switchboard: (404) 681-3642 (available 9:00 a.m. – Spelman College does not discriminate on the basis of race, 5:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday) color, marital status, age, religious creed, national origin, Office of Admissions only: 1-800-982-2411 ancestry, sexual orientation or disability (as stipulated in the Veterans Readjustment Act and the Americans with Disabil- Mailing Address ities Act) in its admission and recruitment policies, scholar- 350 Spelman Lane, SW ship and loan programs, and educational programs and Atlanta, GA 30314-4399 activities. An equal opportunity employer, the College Internet Address makes every effort to adhere to federal, state, and local employment guidelines. www.spelman.edu About this Bulletin Visitors Spelman College has made every effort to present the infor- Visitors to Spelman College are welcome, and student guides mation in this bulletin with factual accuracy. The College are available (by appointment) to provide campus tours assumes no responsibility for editorial or clerical errors. when classes are in session. Most administrative offices are While the provisions herein ordinarily will be applied as open from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm. Monday through Friday. stated, the College reserves the right to change any provision The Cashier’s Office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. listed, including academic requirements for graduation. Monday through Friday. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of such Accreditation changes, including notification by email. It is the responsibil- Spelman College is accredited by the Commission on Col- ity of each student to keep abreast of the current require- leges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to ments for graduation and her degree program. award baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Please be aware that this publication is intended to be used Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033- for two academic years, 2010-2011 and 2011-2012. An 4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accredita- addendum detailing key changes will be included with the tion of Spelman College. The Commission on Colleges publication in 2011. should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution’s significant non-compliance with a An online version of this catalog can be found at http:// requirement or standard. www.spelman.edu/academics/catalog. The Web document contains the most up-to-date information about courses and Spelman College is also an accredited member of the policies, as well as any necessary corrections or clarifications. National Association of Schools of Music, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, American Chemical Society, and the National Environmen- tal Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council. — 2 — STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Founded to empower free black women, we remain consistent in our mission to create a rigorous teaching and learning environment. Mission Statement For Students Who Entered 2011 and Earlier Spelman College, a historically Black college and global The institutional goals are these: leader