Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021
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Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021 DAKOTA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY 1200 W. University Ave. Mitchell, SD 57301-4398 The Dakota Wesleyan University catalog for 2020-2021 provides a wide-range of information about Dakota Wesleyan University and its various programs. The table of contents indicates the information available in the catalog. If you cannot find what you are looking for in the catalog, please visit our website at www.dwu.edu, or contact us by phone at (605) 995-2600. Changes The information in this catalog is provided for students. It is accurate at the time of printing but is subject to change. Any such changes may be implemented without prior notification and, unless specified otherwise, are effective when made. The online catalog is the official version of the catalog. Visit www.dwu.edu/academics/academic-catalogs for the most current information. It provides easy navigation throughout the catalog and contains links to other pages on the DWU website, such as department websites and the athletics website. Nondiscrimination Dakota Wesleyan University (in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the laws of the state of South Dakota) is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identification, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, admission to and enrollment in the university (including, but not limited to: recruitment, selection, hiring, placement, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, scholarship and loan programs, housing, athletic and other university- administered programs and activities). Inquiries (regarding Title IX and/or 504 compliance) and complaints (regarding the same) should be referred to the university’s Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator. Dakota Wesleyan University’s Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator is John Kippes Sherman Center, Rollins 104 (605) 995-2160 Dakota Wesleyan University will investigate formal complaints of discrimination or harassment in accordance with the university’s discrimination and harassment policy. Questions regarding Title IX may also be directed to: Office of Civil Rights United States Department of Justice Department of Education Building 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, DC 20202 (800) 421-3481 1 This page is intentionally blank. 2 Table of Contents Page Admission 9 Business Office 12 Financial Aid 15 Academic Regulations 22 Academic Programs 36 Undergraduate Courses and Curriculum 46 Athletic Training (ATN) 47 Behavioral Sciences 48 Biological Sciences (BIO) 50 Business (BUS) and Economics (ECO) 63 Chemistry (CHM), Physics (PHS), Astronomy (AST) 71 Christian Leadership (see Religion and Philosophy) 140 Communication (COM) 76 Criminal Justice (CRJ) 78 Digital Communications 83 Digital Media and Design (DMD) 84 Education (EDU), Special Education (SPD) 88 English (ENG) 102 Entrepreneurial Leadership (ENT) 107 General Studies 110 Health (HLT) 111 Health, Performance and Recreation (HPR) 112 History (HIS) 113 Mathematics (MTH) 117 Music (MUS) 121 Nonprofit Administration (NPA) 128 Nursing (NUR) 130 Political Science (POL) 135 Psychology (PSY) 136 Religion (REL) and Philosophy (PHL) 139 Sociology (SOC) 143 Sport, Exercise and Wellness (SPX) 145 Sports Management (SPM) 148 Theatre (DRM) 149 University (UNI), CORE (COR), and Learn Strong (LST) 152 Campus Facilities 153 Technology Services 154 Student Life and Development 155 People 158 Index 165 Telephone Directory 167 Campus Map 168 The catalog for Adult and Professional Studies, as well as the online undergraduate programs may be found at https://www.dwu.edu/online-adult-students/academic-catalog1. 3 This page is intentionally blank. 4 2020–2021 Academic Calendar FALL 2020 Business Office Finalization Friday and Monday, Aug. 21 and 24 New Student Orientation Friday- Sunday, Aug. 21-23 All College Church Sunday, Aug. 23 Classes Begin at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24 Last Day for Unrestricted-Advisor Signature Only - Add/Drop Friday, Aug. 28 Opening Convocation Thursday, Aug. 27 Last Day for Restricted Add/Drop Friday, Sept. 4 Labor Day, No Classes, Offices Closed Monday, Sept. 7 Summer Incomplete Grades Due Friday, Sept. 11 Homecoming Saturday, Sept. 26 Midterm Grades Due Friday, Oct. 16 Fall Break Day, No Classes Monday, Oct. 12 Last Day for Credit/No Credit Friday, Oct. 30 Registration for Spring and Summer Semesters Begins Monday, Oct. 26 Last Day for Withdraw Friday, Nov. 20 Thanksgiving Break Begins at 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 Thanksgiving Break Monday-Friday, Nov. 23-27 Thanksgiving, Offices Closed Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 25-27 Classes Resume at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30 May, June & August Graduation Applications Due Monday, Nov. 30 Evening Finals Monday-Friday, Dec. 7-11 Last Day of Classes before Day Final Exams Monday, Dec.14 Day Classes Finals Tuesday-Thursday, Dec. 15-17 Grades Due Saturday, Dec.19 Christmas and New Year Holidays, Offices Closed Dec. 24 -Jan 1 SPRING 2021 Business Office Finalization Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 11 and 12 Classes Begin at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11 Last Day for Unrestricted-Advisor Signature Only - Add/Drop Friday, Jan. 15 Last Day for Restricted Add/Drop Friday, Jan. 22 Fall Incomplete Grades Due Friday, Jan. 29 Midterm Grades Due Friday, March 5 Spring Break Begins at 10 p.m. Friday, March 5 Classes Resume at 8 a.m. Monday, March 15 Last Day for Credit/No Credit Friday, March 26 Registration for Fall Semesters Begins Monday, March 22 December Graduation Applications Due Wednesday, April 1 Good Friday, No Classes, Offices Closed Friday, April 2 Easter Monday, No Classes Monday, April 5 Capstone Day Wednesday, April 14 Last Day for Withdraw Friday April 16 Evening Final Exams Monday-Friday, April 26-30 Honors Convocation Friday, April 30 Last Day of Classes before Day Final Exams Monday, May 3 Great Wesleyan Giveback, No Classes Tuesday, May 4 Day Final Exams Wednesday-Friday, May 5-7 Baccalaureate Saturday, May 8 Commencement Sunday, May 9 Grades Due Tuesday, May 11 SUMMER 2021 Summer DL Session I – 8-Week (Adult and Professional) May 3-June 25 Summer May Session – 6-Week May 17-June 25 Memorial Day, No Classes, Offices Closed Monday, May 31 Summer June Session – 8-Week (Undergraduate) June 1-July 26 Spring Incomplete Grades Due Friday, June 19 Summer DL Session II – 8-Week (Adult and Professional) June 28-August 23 Independence Day, No Classes, Offices Closed Monday, July 5 Summer July Session – 6-Week July 6-August 16 The calendar is subject to change due to forces beyond the university’s control or as deemed necessary by the university in order to fulfill its educational objectives. For current information, go to www.dwu.edu. 5 General Information Mission Statement As an inclusive educational community, Dakota Wesleyan University provides a transformative learning experience that cultivates enduring intellectual growth, ethically grounded leadership, intentional faith exploration and meaningful service. Our Mission is informed by our four values of learning, leadership, faith and service. We implement our values as follows: Learning: We prepare students for meaningful careers in the context of a liberal arts education, which fosters adaptability, creative and critical thinking, artistic expression, experiential learning, innovation, collaboration and a deeper understanding of our global community. Leadership: We challenge all members of our university community to be leaders of character who maximize their strengths in their personal and professional lives. We recognize that students can develop and display leadership skills throughout the entirety of their collegiate experiences. Faith: As an engaged, faith-affirming community, we embrace John Wesley's Christ- centered model of uniting knowledge, reason and vital faith in curricular and cocurricular activities. We challenge students to examine their own values, while respecting the diversity on campus and throughout the world. Service: We inspire and empower our students, faculty and staff to make a difference through creative, genuine service. Rooted in our Methodist heritage, service is a natural extension of our nurturing community. Motto “Sacrifice or Service” Dakota Wesleyan University – A Proud Heritage In 1883, a small band of Methodist settlers meeting in Dakota Territory secured a charter to establish the college that has become Dakota Wesleyan University. These hardy pioneers were driven to “build a college of stone while living in houses of sod.” Dakota was still a territory in 1885 when the Dakota Conference of the Methodist Church voted to establish Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell (known as Dakota University until Oct. 14, 1904). These pioneers had deep religious convictions about the education and future of their children. Some lived in houses of sod on the Dakota prairie as they forged ahead with their dream of building this institution of stone. The founders of Dakota Wesleyan University envisioned an institution that epitomized the highest in Christian thought and deed, and so adopted the motto “Sacrifice or Service.” This is depicted in the collegiate seal of the altar, the ox and the plow – symbols for these concepts. To this day, those associated with DWU endeavor to carry out its mission of service to God and humanity. By 1920, Dakota Wesleyan University was the largest independent college in the state, with an enrollment of more than 300. The Great Depression, which hit the prairie earlier, harder and longer than any region in the nation, evoked a regionally sensitive response from Dakota Wesleyan. The university accepted many students with few or no resources. Lacking adequate tuition revenues, the university and its personnel sacrificed their development and economic well-being in order to provide educational opportunities for students who had no other options. Farm produce was accepted for tuition.