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Admission to Andrews University is available to any student who meets the academic and character requirements of the university and who expresses willingness to cooperate with its policies. Because Andrews University is operated by the Seventh–day Adventist Church, the majority of its students are Seventh–day Adventists. However, no particular religious commitment is required for admission; any qualified student who will be comfortable within its religious, social, and cultural atmosphere may be admitted. The university does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, creed, disability, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, or handicap. On request it makes available to the public its annual financial report. To obtain a copy, contact the Office of the Vice President for Financial Administration at the address below Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of information in this bulletin. Students are advised, however, that bulletin provisions do not constitute a contract between a student and Andrews University and that attendance at Andrews University is a privilege and not a right. The university faculty and administration reserve the right to make and give public notice of such changes as deemed necessary during the period for which this bulletin is in effect. Please contact the appropriate personnel for information pertaining to schools, departments, programs, and courses. For all other bulletin inquiries you may contact the Publications & Communication Specialist in the Office of Academic Records by email at [email protected] or by phone at (269) 471–3233. Volume 104 Andrews University Bulletin is published by Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49104. Postage paid at Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103. POSTMASTER: Send change of address P.S. 3579 to Andrews University Bulletin, Andrews University, Office of Admissions, Berrien Springs, Michigan 491 1 2 3 Course Prefixes and Numbers Courses are listed by course prefix and course number. Course prefixes are listed below in alphabetical order. At the end o f each prefix designation is an abbreviated symbol in parentheses for the school in which the prefix occurs. Symbols are as follows: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) School of Business Administration (SBA) School of Health Professions (SHP) School of Architecture, Art & Design (SAAD) School of Education (SED) Seventh–day Adventist Theological Seminary (SEM) ACCT Accounting (SBA) ENGL English (CAS) MUCT Music Composition & Theory (CAS) AFLT Aeronautical Flight ENGR Engineering (CAS) MUED Music Education (CAS) AGRI Agriculture ENSL Intensive English (CAS) MUHL Music History & Literature (CAS) ALHE Allied Health (CAS) FDNT Nutrition (SHP) MUPF Music Performance (CAS) ANEA Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology (SEM) FILM Film (SAAD) MURE Music—Religious (CAS) ANSI Animal Science FMST Family Studies (CAS) NRSG Nursing (SHP) ANTH Anthropology (CAS) FNCE Finance (SBA) NTST New Testament Studies (SEM) ARCH Architecture (SAAD) FREN French (CAS) OTST Old Testament Studies (SEM) ART Art Studio (SAAD) FTES Fitness & Exercise Studies (SHP) PBHL Public Health (SHP) ARTH Art History (SAAD) GDPC Graduate Psychology & PHIL Philosophy (CAS) AVIA Aviation Counseling (SED) PHTH Physical Therapy (SHP) AVMT Aviation Maintenance GEOG Geography (CAS) PHTO Photography (SAAD) BCHM Biochemistry (CAS) GNST General Studies (CAS) PHYS Physics (CAS) BHSC Behavioral Sciences (CAS) GRMN German (CAS) PLSC Political Science (CAS) BIBL Biblical Languages (CAS) GSEM General Theological Seminary (SEM) PORT Portuguese (CAS) BIOL Biology (CAS) HIST History (CAS) PREL Public Relations (CAS) BSAD Business Administration (SBA) HLED Health Education (SHP) PSYC Psychology (CAS) CHEM Chemistry (CAS) HONS Honors (all undergraduate) PTH Physical Therapy – Professional CHIS Church History (SEM) HORT Horticulture (CAS) & Post–Professional (SHP) CHMN Christian Ministry (SEM) IDAS International Development Admin St (CAS) RELB Religion—Biblical Studies (CAS) CIDS Comm & Intl Development (CAS) IDSC Interdisciplinary Studies (CAS) RELG Religion—General (CAS) COMM Communication (CAS) INFS Information Systems (SBA) RELH Religion—History (CAS) CPTR Computing & Software INLS International Language RELP Religion—Professional & Engineering (CAS) Studies (CAS) Applied Studies (CAS) DSGN Design (SAAD) INT Interiors (SAAD) RELT Religion—Theology (CAS) DSRE Discipleship & Religious ITLN Italian (CAS) SOCI Sociology (CAS) Education (SEM) JOUR Journalism (CAS) SOWK Social Work (CAS) ECON Economics (SBA) LEAD Leadership (SED) SPAN Spanish (CAS) EDAL Educational Administration & Leadership MAED Mathematics Education (CAS) SPED Special Education (SED) (SED) MATH Mathematics (CAS) SPPA Speech–Language Pathology EDCI Educational Curriculum & Instruction (SED) MDIA Media (SAAD) & Audiology (SHP) EDFN Educational Foundations (SED) MKTG Marketing (SBA) STAT Statistics (CAS) EDRM Research & Measurement (SED) MLSC Medical Laboratory Sciences (SHP) THST Theology & Christian EDTE Teacher Education (SED) MSCI Mathematics and Science (CAS) Philosophy (SEM) EDUC Education—General (SED) MSSN World Mission (SEM) COURSE NUMBERS Non Credit Below 100 Courses enabling the student to qualify for freshman standing Undergraduate Lower Division 100–199 Courses usually taken during the freshman year 200–299 Courses usually taken during the sophomore year Undergraduate Upper Division 300–399 Courses usually taken during the junior year 400–499 Courses usually taken during the senior year Graduate Level 500–699 Courses for graduate students only 700–999 Courses for post–masters students 4 Undergraduate Leadership Program .......................................................... 69 Undergraduate Leadership Minor with Certificate ...................................... 69 Undergraduate Leadership Certificate ......................................................... 70 5 Andrews University, a distinctive Seventh-day Adventist Christian institution, transforms its students by educating them to seek knowledge and affirm faith in order to change the world Change the World as they go forth to Seek Knowledge as they Affirm Faith as they Engage in intellectual discovery and inquiry Develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Engage in creative problem-solving and innovation Demonstrate the ability to think clearly and Deepen their faith commitment and practice Engage in generous service to meet critically Demonstrate personal and moral integrity human needs Communicate effectively Embrace a balanced lifestyle, including time for Apply collaborative leadership to Understand life, learning, and civic responsibility intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical foster growth and promote change from a Christian point of view development Engage in activities consistent with the Demonstrate competence in their chosen Apply understanding of cultural differences in worldwide mission of the Seventh-day disciplines and professions diverse environments Adventist Church through the doctoral level, as well as by the Adventist Accrediting Association of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Professional organizations have Andrews University was established over a century ago, in 1874, as Battle Creek College in Battle Creek, Michigan—a collegiate program that offered literature, accredited specific degree programs of the University and other programs are moving languages, science and mathematics, training for teachers, and theology. Its founders, toward accreditation. (Please see the complete listing of university accreditations, the visionaries of the young Seventh-day Adventist denomination, believed they approvals, and memberships .) should use every avenue to spread the gospel and serve the world, including higher education. On the brink of a new century, seeking room for expansion and a fresh start, the The high quality of the educational experience at Andrews University is evidenced by school moved in 1901 to a beautiful site near the banks of the St. Joseph River in its listing in U.S. News and World Report's annual report on "Best Colleges." A strong Berrien Springs and was renamed Emmanuel Missionary College. From woods and undergraduate honors program attracts such outstanding students as National Merit farmland on which faculty and students built three wooden frame buildings to hold Finalists, secondary-school valedictorians and others with outstanding secondary- their new school, the campus has grown to a property of 1,600 acres and a complex of school achievement. academic buildings, residence halls and apartments, and service buildings. Andrews provides a carefully designed advising program to help students make sound The vision blossomed still further when, in 1959, the Seventh-day Adventist career choices. Undecided students can fulfill General Education requirements and Theological Seminary and a school of graduate studies, together known as Potomac learn practical skills through a variety of courses while they explore career options. University and located in Washington, D.C., were moved to the campus of Emmanuel Missionary College. The following year the three entities united under one charter Students also develop skills for post-graduation employment. They develop those skills bearing the name Andrews University—with an integrated board of trustees, through practice teaching, career practica, cooperative work-study programs with administration and faculty. The name honors John Nevins Andrews (1829–83), pioneer businesses and corporations, or clinical