2005-2006 Academic Catalog
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Academic Catalog 2005-2006 15 E. Peace Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1194 (919) 508-2000 www.peace.edu 2 Correspondence INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED AS INDICATED BELOW. CALL THE CAMPUS RECEPTIONIST AT 919-508-2000 AND ASK TO BE CONNECTED TO THE APPROPRIATE INDIVIDUAL: Academic Advising, Director of Advising and Academic Services Academic Matters, Vice President for Academic Affairs Academic Support Programs, Director of Advising and Academic Services Admissions and Applications, Director of Admissions Alumnae Affairs, Director of Alumnae Affairs Athletics, Director of Athletics Bequests, Gifts or Grants, Vice President of External Relations and Chief Development Officer Bookstore, Manager of Bookstore Career Services, Director of Career Services Clubs and Organizations, Director of Student Life Counseling, Director of Counseling Center Disabilities, Director of Educational Services Educational Programs, Vice President for Academic Affairs Expenses and Account Information, Vice President for Finance and Administration Financial Aid, Director of Financial Aid Health Services and Medical Forms, College Nurse or Dean of Students Housing and Residence Life, Director of Residence Life Information Systems & Technology, Director of Information Technology & Telecommunication International Programs, Coordinator of International Studies Programs Internships, B.A. Program Coordinator or Director of Career Services Leadership Programs, Coordinator of Leadership Studies Program or Director of Student Life Library, Director of Library Services Marketing, Director of Marketing and Public Relations New Student Orientation, Director of Student Life or Dean of Students Public Relations, Director of Marketing and Public Relations Religious & Spiritual Life, Chaplain Scholarships and Financial Aid, Director of Financial Aid Security, Director of Security Student Activities, Director of Student Life Student Life, Handbook, Rules and Regulations, Dean of Students Transcripts and Academic Reports, Registrar The college reserves the right to make any necessary changes in the calendar, regulations, student charges or courses of instruction announced in this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to see that all the degree requirements are met for graduation from Peace and/or transfer to other institutions. Peace College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disabling condition in the administration of its educational and/or admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics and other college-administered programs. Peace College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, or disabling condition in the administration of its personnel policies. The designated coordinator for compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, is the president of Peace College. Records of progress are kept by this institution on veteran and non-veteran students alike. Progress records are furnished to the students, veteran and non-veteran alike, at the end of each scheduled school term. Peace College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097, telephone number 404-679-4501) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Table of Contents 3 Table of Contents Message from the President.........................................................................................................................................4 2005-2006 Calendar.......................................................................................................................................................5 General Information .....................................................................................................................................................7 Admissions....................................................................................................................................................................13 Finances.........................................................................................................................................................................17 Financial Aid and Scholarships..................................................................................................................................19 Student Life ..................................................................................................................................................................23 Academic Programs and Regulations .......................................................................................................................34 Degrees and Graduation Requirements ...................................................................................................................45 Academic Divisions and Disciplines.........................................................................................................................80 Course Descriptions....................................................................................................................................................81 Campus Directory......................................................................................................................................................170 Index............................................................................................................................................................................181 Campus Map...............................................................................................................................................................184 4 President’s Message Dear Peace Students, A hearty Peace College welcome to each of you as you contemplate the start of the 2005-06 academic year! Whether you are a first-year student or a transfer, you are beginning a remarkable journey of academic and personal growth amid an exceptional community of students, faculty and staff who make a Peace special place. Here you will experience the campus’ rich history and enjoy traditions unique to Peace. And you’ll get to know and respect the Peace faculty and staff who will help ensure your success. The latest results of the National Survey of Student Engagement speak to the satisfaction of our students. Peace College out-performed approximately 99 percent of all 474 four-year colleges included in the 2003-04 survey in the category “supportive campus environment” and approximately 94 percent of the colleges in the category “student-faculty interaction,” as evaluated by seniors at the schools. Our students give Peace high marks for providing the support needed to thrive socially and for the quality of academic advising. And they are pleased with the opportunities to discuss career plans with a faculty member or adviser and for receiving prompt feedback on their academic performance. I trust you will enjoy the same positive experiences throughout your career at Peace. As the first alumna president of Peace, I extend my best wishes to you as you begin your journey as a Peace student and continue the legacy of leadership and academic excellence. Laura Carpenter Bingham, President Class of 1977 About the College 5 2005-2006 PEACE COLLEGE CALENDAR SUMMER 2005 SESSION May 23 Mon Summer Session 1 begins 30 Mon Memorial Day Holiday, no classes, offices closed June 13 Mon New Student Orientation, Registration (Group 1) 17 Fri Summer Session 1 ends 17 Fri New Student Orientation, Registration (Group 2) 20 Mon Summer Session 2 begins July 4 Mon Independence Day Holiday, no classes, offices closed 15 Fri Summer Session 2 ends FALL 2005 SEMESTER August 5 Fri New Student Orientation, Registration (Group 3) 9 Tue New Student Orientation, Registration (Group 4) 17-19 Wed-Fri Faculty Orientation 20 Sat Arrival of new students (first-year and transfer students) 21-23 Sun-Tue Student Orientation 24 Wed Classes begin 30 Tue Academic Convocation, 4 p.m. 31 Wed Last day to add a course September 5 Mon Labor Day Holiday, no classes, offices closed October 5 Wed Last day to remove Spring Semester “I” grades and to declare a major for Fall 2005 7 Fri Mid-term reports due 7 Fri Residence halls close at 5 p.m. 8-11 Sat-Tue Fall Break, no classes, offices open 11 Tue Residence halls reopen at 2 p.m. 12 Wed Classes resume at 8 a.m. 13 Thu Fall advising period begins 19 Wed Last day to drop a course November 3 Thu Pre-registration for Spring 2006 begins 10 Thu Pre-registration for Spring 2006 ends 22 Tue Residence halls close at 5 p.m. 23-27 Wed-Sun Thanksgiving Holiday, no classes, offices closed Thursday and Friday 27 Sun Residence halls reopen at 12 p.m. 28 Mon Classes resume at 8 a.m. December 7 Wed Last day of classes 8 Thu Reading Day 6 About the College 9-15 Fri-Thu Final examinations 15 Thu Christmas Holiday begins at 10:45 a.m. 15 Thu Residence halls close at 5 p.m. 23/26-27 Fri-Tue No classes, offices closed SPRING 2006 SEMESTER January 2 Mon New Year’s Day Holiday, no classes, offices closed 8 Sun Residence halls open 12 p.m. for new students and transfers, 3 p.m. for all others 10 Tue Advising and schedule change period begins 10 Tue Spring Orientation 11 Wed Classes begin at 8 a.m. 16 Mon Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, no classes, offices closed 18 Wed Last day to add a course February 22 Wed Last day to remove Fall Semester “I” grades 27 Mon Declaration Day: Last day to declare a major for