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2012-2013 CATALOG 2012-2013 HOLLAND, MICHIGAN 2012-2013 CATALOG Volume No. 148 Published August 1, 2012 Hope College is committed to the concept of equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal protection under the law. Hope College admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, creed or handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at Hope College. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, creed or handicap in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs. With regard to employment, the college complies with all legal requirements prohibiting discrimination in employment. Notice Regarding the Contents of this Catalog: Hope College makes every effort to insure that the material published in this catalog is accurate at the time of publication. This catalog is not a contract or an offer to contract. The college reserves the right to make changes to its curriculum, programs, fees and policies at any time without notice. Questions relative to the content of this catalog should be directed either to the Registrar or to the Office of Public and Community Relations. HOLLAND, MICHIGAN 49423 TELEPHONE (616) 395-7000 www.hope.edu a four-year coeducational liberal arts college affiliated with the Reformed Church in America The mission of Hope College is to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society through academic and co-curricular programs of recognized excellence in the liberal arts and in the context of the historic Christian faith. The “Hope People” personality profiles in this catalog were written by Caitlin M. Klask, a 2012 Hope College graduate from Pinckney, Mich. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS HOPE AT A GLANCE ..............................................................3 HOPE’S REASON FOR BEING ......................................................4 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE .......................................................5-10 ANCHORS OF HOPE COLLEGE .................................................11-12 HOPE PEOPLE .................................................................13-31 THE CAMPUS..................................................................32-48 CAMPUS SERVICES ............................................................49-55 CAMPUS LIFE .................................................................56-65 ADMISSION TO HOPE..........................................................66-69 FINANCIAL AID FOR STUDENTS ...............................................70-79 STUDENT EXPENSES ..........................................................80-83 GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ..........................................84-95 THE DEGREE PROGRAM ......................................................96-113 ACADEMIC SESSIONS ...........................................................114 COURSE LISTINGS AND GLOSSARY OF TERMS...................................115 THE CURRICULUM Art and Art History..........................................................116-122 Asian Studies...................................................................123 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major .................................... 124-125 Biology ....................................................................126-132 Chemistry/Biochemistry ......................................................133-141 Communication .............................................................142-149 Computer Science ...........................................................150-154 Dance .....................................................................155-162 Economics, Management, and Accounting ......................................163-177 Education ..................................................................178-191 Engineering ................................................................192-203 English ....................................................................201-209 Environmental Studies .......................................................210-212 Ethnic Studies ..............................................................213-214 General Education Mathematics and Science (GEMS) ............................215-218 Geological and Environmental Sciences ........................................219-225 History ....................................................................226-236 Interdisciplinary Studies ......................................................237-250 International Studies ............................................................251 Kinesiology ................................................................252-260 Leadership .................................................................261-262 Mathematics ................................................................263-268 The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Scholars Program in the Arts and Humanities ....269-270 Studies in Ministry ..........................................................271-274 Modern and Classical Languages ..............................................275-297 Music .....................................................................298-312 Neuroscience ...............................................................313-315 Nursing ....................................................................316-322 Philosophy .................................................................323-328 Physics ....................................................................329-334 Political Science ............................................................335-342 Psychology .................................................................343-348 Religion ...................................................................349-354 Sociology and Social Work ...................................................355-364 Theatre ....................................................................365-371 Women’s Studies ............................................................372-374 SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS.............................................375-388 INTERNSHIPS ...................................................................389 PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS .............................................390-395 DIRECTORIES The Board of Trustees ...........................................................396 The Faculty ................................................................397-430 Administrative Staff .........................................................431-445 Alumni Association and Parent Relations .......................................446-447 HONORS AND AWARDS ......................................................448-462 IMPORTANT DATES FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS ...............................463 CALENDAR (2012-13) ............................................................464 ENROLLMENT REPORT (2011-12) .................................................465 INDEX ......................................................................466-472 CORRESPONDENCE DIRECTORY ..........................................Back Cover 2 HOPE AT A GLANCE In 1851, four years after settlers from the Netherlands founded Holland on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, a school was established to meet the educational needs of the young colony. In carving their new community from the wilderness, the Dutch settlers were sustained by a love of liberty and devotion to God that set the guidelines for their new institution. This Pioneer School evolved into the Holland Academy, which in 1862 enrolled its first college class. On May 14, 1866, the institution was chartered as Hope College, and on July 17, 1866, the first class of eight students graduated. Today Hope is a distinguished and distinctive four-year, liberal arts, undergraduate college, affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. Its great religious heritage is expressed through a dynamic Christian community of students and teachers vitally concerned with a relevant faith that changes lives and transforms society. The curriculum offers a variety of courses in 89 majors leading to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The college has long been known for outstanding pre-professional training. Each year many graduates go on to further study in the leading graduate and professional schools in this country and abroad; others directly enter professions. Hope College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission a commission of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, (800-621-7440). Hope has professional accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, the American Chemical Society, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council on Social Work Education, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the National Association of Schools of Dance, the National Association of Schools of Music, and the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Hope Colleges teacher education programs are approved by the Michigan Department of Education, and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) recognizes the colleges department of education as a nationally accredited program. Hope is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association and fields varsity teams for men and women in 20 sports, and has an active intramural program. 3 HOPES REASON