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LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE 2017-2018 Catalog 210 Lindsey Wilson Street Columbia, Kentucky 42728 Main Number: (270) 384-2126 or (800) 264-0138 AIM Program for Working Adults: (800) 264-6483 Accreditation Lindsey Wilson College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone 404-679- 4500) to award associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The College is also accredited by the University Senate of The United Methodist Church. The Master of Education in Counseling & Human Development is accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The Bachelor of Arts in Education, the Bachelor of Science in Education, and the Master of Education Teacher as Leader are accredited by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB). The Education Program at Lindsey Wilson College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE; <http://www.ncate.org>). This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and the advanced educator Teacher as Leader program. However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses that the institution offers to P-12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes. The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration is accredited by the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). The BSN degree program at Lindsey Wilson College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (1 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036; telephone 202-887-6791; <http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation>). The Lindsey Wilson College Nursing program is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) (1 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036). The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to offer programs at various locations in the state. The Lindsey Wilson College School of Professional Counseling’s Bachelor of Arts degree program in Human Services & Counseling and Master of Education degree program in Counseling & Human Development have been granted the following authorization/certification from state authorities: 1 The Ohio Department of Higher Education has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to offer the programs at Cincinnati Technical & Community College in Cincinnati and at Southern State Community College in Hillsboro and in Washington Court House. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) has certified Lindsey Wilson College to operate in Virginia and to offer the programs at Southwest Virginia Community College, Mountain Empire Community College, and Wytheville Community College. The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to operate in West Virginia at the Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College-Logan Campus. Lindsey Wilson College is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility. In order to view detailed job placement and completion information on the programs offered by Lindsey Wilson College, please visit <http://www.tn.gov/thec/ topic/authorized-institutions-data> and click on the Institutions G-L link. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to operate in Tennessee at Volunteer State Community College. Lindsey Wilson College Policy on Accreditation Lindsey Wilson College describes itself in identical terms to all recognized accrediting bodies with regard to purpose, governance, programs, degrees, diplomas, certificates, personnel, finances, and constituencies and must keep each institutional accrediting body apprised of any change in its status with one or another accrediting body. The College will notify the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges of any change in its accreditation status by other recognized accrediting bodies. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lindsey Wilson College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national and ethnic origin, religion, or disability. Lindsey Wilson College complies with the provisions of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Age Discrimination Act of 1967. Equal access to employment opportunities, admissions, educational programs, and all other College activities is extended to all persons. Questions regarding statutes and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity may be addressed to the Vice President for Administration & Finance at Lindsey Wilson College. This catalog is for information only and does not constitute a contract. Lindsey Wilson College reserves the right to make necessary changes without further notice in courses, programs, or financial charges. Additional specific academic information can be obtained from the Registrar’s Office. Failure to read this bulletin does not excuse students from the requirements and regulations described herein. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Click on page number to go to area of interest) Lindsey Wilson College Creed ........................................................................................................ 4 Mission ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Institutional Goals ........................................................................................................................... 4 A Brief History ................................................................................................................................ 4 Columbia: A. P. White Campus...................................................................................................... 5 Community Outreach to Working Adults ........................................................................................ 7 Admissions Requirements ............................................................................................................... 9 Campus Life .................................................................................................................................. 18 Financial Information .................................................................................................................... 25 Financial Assistance ...................................................................................................................... 28 Academic Policies and Regulations ............................................................................................... 38 Academic Degrees – List ............................................................................................................... 66 Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision Program ........................................ 71 Master of Arts in Interactive Design Program ............................................................................... 75 Master of Business Administration Program ................................................................................. 77 Master of Education in Counseling & Human Development Program .......................................... 79 Master of Education Teacher as Leader Program .......................................................................... 84 Graduate Course Descriptions ....................................................................................................... 89 Graduation Requirements for BA, BS, and BSN Degree Programs ............................................ 105 Bachelor’s Degree Major Programs ............................................................................................ 114 Bachelor’s Degree Minor Programs ............................................................................................ 195 Graduation Requirements for AA Degree Programs ................................................................... 221 Associate of Arts Major Programs ............................................................................................... 227 Undergraduate Course Descriptions ............................................................................................ 236 Register ........................................................................................................................................ 313 Faculty ......................................................................................................................................... 320 Academic Calendars .................................................................................................................... 332 Final Exam Schedules ................................................................................................................. 336 General Education Curriculum Checksheets ............................................................................... 337 Index ...........................................................................................................................................