Academic Catalog 2016
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2016-2017 Culver-Stockton College Catalog Campus Office Directory According to the nature of the inquiry, you may direct your questions or requests for information to the appropriate office. For assistance, call (573) 288-6000. Admission procedures, requests for applications, campus visits .................................................................................................Admission (573) 288-6331 Career services, off-campus employment, internships ........................................................................................................Career Services (573) 288-6536 Contributions, gifts or bequests, estate planning, alumni services ..............................................................................Advancement Office (800) 755-2287 Educational programs, academic counseling, curriculum, faculty .................................................................................. Academic Affairs (573) 288-6325 Financial aid assistance, scholarships, Federal Work Study, on-campus employment ..........................................................Financial Aid (573) 288-6307 Library information or assistance with online resources .......................................................................................................Library Office (573) 288-6321 General college policy ..................................................................................................................................................... Academic Affairs (573) 288-6325 Payroll, accounts payable ................................................................................................................................ Administration and Finance (573) 288-6328 Student accounts, veterans’ affairs ...................................................................................................................................Student Accounts (573) 288-6492 Student activities, campus life, housing ................................................................................................................................... Student Life (573) 288-6334 Transcripts, educational records, evaluation of transfer credits, student academic records .......................................... Registrar’s Office (573) 288-6330 Statements of Compliance Culver-Stockton College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of the person’s race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status or any other classification protected by law in admission, employment, benefits, educational programs or activities. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for filing complaints or assisting in an investigation of discrimination. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Associate Dean for Academic Success, Culver- Stockton College, One College Hill, Canton, Mo., 63435. Further inquiries regarding the institution’s compliance may be made by contacting the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education. 2 2016-2017 Culver-Stockton College Catalog Dear Student: To be educated at Culver-Stockton College is an experience that transcends a mere academic credential or early-career certification. There is a more vital quality in a Culver-Stockton education that may not be available to students attending other kinds of institutions. The essence of our college lies in a set of core values that provides you and other students a greater sense of what matters, besides intellectual competence—lifelong relationships, moral discernment, the whole person, leadership, altruism, spiritual depth, and high responsibility. The ability to serve a new generation of talented students is a privilege for all of us at Culver-Stockton and a special honor for me personally. As your president, I will work to enhance the living and learning community of our campus and to provide the leadership to focus on a shared vision for the future. Culver-Stockton has changed magnificently over the last few years and, in the process, has transformed its curriculum into countless experiential learning opportunities for students. As you set out on this new road on your own career map, I encourage you to use this academic catalog as a guidebook preparing you for an adventure that will last a lifetime; one that begins in the classes you will take, the internships you will experience, and the unfinished conversations you will start. I’m excited about the opportunities that await you, so turn the page and enter the life of Culver-Stockton College—a life of the mind and a time in life to discover the world. Sincerely, Kelly M. Thompson, Ed.D. President 3 2016-2017 Culver-Stockton College Catalog Culver-Stockton College 2016-2017 Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER August 22 Classes Begin Monday 8 a.m. September 5 Labor Day (no classes) Monday September 30 Mid-term (classes in session) Friday November 16 Last Day of Classes (12-week) Monday November 15 Reading Day Tuesday November 16-18 Final Exams (12-week) Wednesday-Friday November 19-27 Thanksgiving Break Saturday-Sunday November 28 Classes Begin (3-week) Monday December 16 Last Day of Classes (3-week) Friday December 17- January 16 Christmas Break Saturday-Monday SPRING SEMESTER January 16 Martin Luther King Day (no classes) Monday January 17 Classes Begin (12-week) Tuesday 8 a.m. February 24 Mid-term (classes in session) Friday March 4-12 Spring Break Saturday – Sunday April 13 Last Day of Classes (12-week) Thursday April 14-17 Easter Break (no classes) Friday-Monday April 18-20 Final Exams (12-week) Tuesday-Thursday April 21 Term Break (no classes) Friday April 24 Classes Begin (3-week) Monday May 10 Last Day of classes (3-week) Wednesday May 12 Baccalaureate Friday May 13 Graduation Saturday SUMMER SESSION 2017 1st 5-week session – May 22 to June 26 2nd 5-week session – June 27 to August 1 4 2016-2017 Culver-Stockton College Catalog Contents The Culver-Stockton Mission ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................6 Academic Information......................................................................................................... ..........................................................................6 Programs and Courses of Study.......................................................................................................................................................................................25 Accountancy........................................................................................................................................................................ 25 Art & Design............................................................. ...........................................................................................................29 Arts Management..................................................................................................................... ..............................................36 Athletic Training.................................................................................................................................................................39 Biology..........................................................................................................................................................................44 Business............................................................................................................................................................. 50 Chemistry............................................................................................................................................................ 58 Communication.......................................................................................................................................................61 Criminal Justice/Law.................................................................................................. ...........................................................66 Education........................................................................................................................................................ 72 English.......................................................................................................................................................... 81 Finance................................................................................................................ ..........................................85 First-Year Experience.......................................................................................................................................................... 88 Foreign Languages........................................................................................................................................... .......................88 History............................................................................................................................................................92 Honors Scholars Program............................................................................................................................................. 96 Individualized...................................................................................................................................................................96