College Catalog 2006–2007
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COLLEGE CATALOG 2006–2007 COLLEGE CATALOG 2006-2007 Elizabethtown College The provisions and requirements stated in this Catalog (and its electronic counter- part at www.etown.edu) are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between Elizabethtown College and the student. The College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time. All students are responsible for ad- hering to the requirements, rules, regulations and procedures, whether published in this Catalog, the Student Handbook or other official media. Table of Contents Elizabethtown College . 1 Mission, Vision and Qualities of Our Education . 2 History . 4 Elizabethtown Today . 4 Admission to the College . 7 The Application Process . 9 International Applicants . 10 Transfer Applicants . 10 Special Application Requirements . 11 Personal Interviews and Campus Visitations . 11 Advanced Placement . 11 Non-Degree and Early-Admission Students . 12 Tuition and Financial Aid . 15 Tuition and Fee Information . 16 Financial Aid . 18 Institutional Refund Policy . 20 Student Life . 23 Athletics . 24 Health Services . 24 Residence Life . 25 Center for Student Success . 25 Center for Student Involvement . 27 Unique Centers of Learning . 29 The Center for Global Citizenship . 30 The Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies . 33 The Center for Continuing Education and Distance Learning . 34 Academic Program . 35 Degrees Offered . 36 The Core Program . 36 Academic Majors and Minors . 41 Elizabethtown College Honors Program . 42 Program Variations and Options . 44 Affiliated Institution Programs . 45 Programs and Courses . 47 Biology . 48 Business . 61 Chemistry and Biochemistry . 78 Communications . 85 Computer Science . 94 Education . 100 English . 113 Fine and Performing Arts . 121 History . 146 Mathematical Sciences . 151 Modern Languages . 158 Occupational Therapy . 167 Philosophy . 178 Physical Education and Health . 183 Physics and Engineering . 185 Political Science . 197 Psychology . 203 Religious Studies . 208 Social Work . 216 Sociology and Anthropology . 221 Interdisciplinary Programs . 227 Anabaptist and Pietist Studies Minor . 228 Asian Studies Minor . 228 Certification Programs . 229 Forestry and Environmental Management Major . 231 General Science Minor . 232 Human Services Minor . 233 International Studies Minor . 234 Peace and Conflict Studies Minor . 235 Political Philosophy and Legal Studies Major . 236 Pre-Law Advisory Program . 237 Women and Gender Studies Minor . 237 Academic Policies . 241 Directory . 267 Index . 287 Elizabethtown College Mission Vision The Qualities of Our Education History Elizabethtown Today 2006-2007 College Catalog 1 Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown College Founded more than a century ago, Elizabethtown College is a respected private institution with academic programs in both the liberal arts and applied studies. Located on a beautiful campus in southeastern Pennsylvania, the College consis- tently has been rated as one of the top institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report. The men and women who study at Elizabethtown enjoy a dynamic learning environment that engages the mind and heart, nurtures service and lead- ership, advances personal development and social transformation, and embraces the world of work and the domain of the spirit. Mission Molded by a commitment to “Educate for Service,” Elizabethtown College is a community of learners dedicated to educating students intellectually, socially, aes- thetically and ethically for lives of service and leadership as citizens of the world. As a comprehensive institution, the College offers academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences and professional studies. Combining classroom instruction with experiential learning, these programs advance independent thought, personal integrity and social responsibility as the foundations for a life of learning. Founded by members of the Church of the Brethren, the College believes that learning is most noble when used to benefit others and affirms the values of peace, non-violence, human dignity and social justice. Vision This College is a place of intellectual adventure where boundaries are erased and the excitement of discovering new ideas occupies center stage. Learning occurs inside and outside the classroom. Faculty members are actively engaged in scholarly activity because the College values intellectual curiosity and this important work informs and enhances teaching. Members of the College community come from all walks of life and backgrounds, and this mix enriches the culture of the campus. Respected for their diverse and unique contributions, community members also possess a sense of common purpose. The Qualities of Our Education Our educational experience blends a high standard of scholarship with four signature attributes, which include commitments to educate our students in a relationship-centered learning community, to foster in our students’ international and cross-cultural perspectives, to complement classroom instruction with experiential-learning opportunities, and to prepare our students for purposeful lives and meaningful work. 2 Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown College Relationship-Centered Learning Elizabethtown College is a place of people – individuals who live and learn in relationship to each other. At the College, students receive personal attention as all employees commit to express sincere and genuine interest in the educational success of our students. Our College’s classes deliberately are kept small to sup- port our students’ individual needs and challenge them to grow. Our educational programs engage students in ways that capture their most pro- found attention, confront them with learning experiences that are compelling and call out from them responses that reach beyond what even they thought possible. In this learning community, our faculty members and other employees demon- strate their passion for their subjects and for continued learning so that our stu- dents see how compelling deep engagement is. International and Cross-Cultural Perspectives Students today must be familiar with and understand the interconnected ways of life in the 21st century. When students enroll at Elizabethtown College, they encounter this international world in a variety of ways. Our staff includes faculty members and other employees who are citizens of countries from around the world, who speak a multitude of languages, and who have had myriad study and residential experiences on other continents. Students also encounter this interna- tional world when they study alongside students from countries distinct from their own. And, students encounter our international world when they visit, study in or live in cities as diverse as Harrisburg, Philadelphia, London, Beijing and Quito. Students at Elizabethtown also encounter the larger world in a globalized cur- riculum and co-curriculum. Programs of study and student development help students understand and effectively engage other cultures and the globalization of life and work. The College lifts up peacemaking as a feature of global education. Experiential Learning Elizabethtown seeks to broaden the contexts for student learning by fostering educational experiences through which students learn by doing. Through this experiential learning, students develop the aptitude to link theory and experience, and they are better prepared to continue learning throughout their lifetime. These opportunities are available through internships and externships, field placement assignments, independent and collaborative research projects, service-learning and community volunteer work, leadership development and campus enjoyment. Purposeful Life Work To enable them to respond to the dynamic work environment of the 21st century, our students are prepared not only with foundational skills for career job placement, 2006-2007 College Catalog 3 Elizabethtown College but also for life-work changes that evolve throughout a lifetime. In both the cur- riculum and co-curriculum, the College’s educational program fosters an under- standing of education for a life of purpose based on a holistic model of student development that integrates career development; reflection on vocation, meaning and life; and a commitment to civic engagement. As a result, graduates of Elizabethtown College are prepared to make the world a better place. They do so, in part, by living in ways that reflect their individual com- mitments, respond to the needs of others, and value personal and ethical integrity. History Elizabethtown College was established by representatives of the Church of the Brethren on September 23, 1899. As outlined in our charter, the purpose of the College was “to give such harmonious development to the physical, mental and moral powers of both sexes as will best fit them for the duties of life.” On November 13, 1900, classes began for six students in the Heisey Building, located in downtown Elizabethtown. Tuition was one dollar per week per course. During the early years, the institution operated as an academy, offering a limited curriculum. In 1921, the Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction accredited the College and authorized it to grant bachelor’s degrees in the arts and sciences. In May 1948, Elizabethtown was accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Elizabethtown Today Since the late 1940s, Elizabethtown has grown significantly – in our student and faculty population, in our academic and co-curricular offerings, and in the number and quality of our facilities. Currently, about 1,900 students are enrolled full-time at the College, the most in our history. These young men and women come from more than two-thirds of the states in this country and more than 40 nations. Educating these students are 130 full-time faculty members whose qualifications, achievements and dedication are to be.