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General Catalog 2006 TABLE OF CONTENTS Contact Information .................................................................................................................................................... 5 About Piedmont College ............................................................................................................................................. 7 Admission to Piedmont - Graduate ............................................................................................................................. 9 Expenses - Graduate ................................................................................................................................................. 19 Financial Aid For Graduate Students ........................................................................................................................ 22 Student Life............................................................................................................................................................... 24 Academic Program ................................................................................................................................................... 28 Student Academic Records –Undergraduate and Graduate ...................................................................................... 39 Administrative Structure ........................................................................................................................................... 41 Graduate Studies ....................................................................................................................................................... 42 Walker School of Business ....................................................................................................................................... 46 School of Education .................................................................................................................................................. 48 Daniel School of Nursing and Health Sciences ........................................................................................................ 91 Courses ..................................................................................................................................................................... 95 Board of Trustees .................................................................................................................................................... 130 Trustees Emeriti ...................................................................................................................................................... 132 Presidents Emeriti ................................................................................................................................................... 133 Faculty .................................................................................................................................................................... 134 Faculty Emeriti ....................................................................................................................................................... 140 Administrative Officers .......................................................................................................................................... 141 Administration and Staff ......................................................................................................................................... 142 Graduate Catalog 2017-2018 CONTACT INFORMATION| 5 CONTACT INFORMATION Demorest Campus 706-778-3000 800-277-7020 Automatic switchboard 706-778-8500 Undergraduate Admissions 706-776-0103 Graduate Admissions 706-776-0109 Undergraduate Admissions Fax: 706-776-6635 Graduate Admissions Fax 706-776-0150 Financial Aid 706-776-0114 Security/After hours, emergencies 706-776-0105 School of Arts and Sciences 706-776-0113 School of Education 706-776-0117 School of Business 706-776-0115 School of Nursing and Health Sciences 706-776-0116 Graduate Studies/Off-Campus Programs 706-776-0118 Alumni Affairs 706-776-0104 1-800-868-1641 Business Office 706-776-0101 College Bookstore 706-776-0013 Library 706-776-0111 Human Resources 706-776-0108 Institutional Advancement 706-776-0104 1-800-868-1641 Registrar 706-776-0112 Student Affairs 706-778-3000 ext 1305 President 706-776-0100 Vice President, Administration and Finance 706-894-4206 Vice President, Academic Affairs 706-778-0110 Assistant Vice President, Administrative Services 706-776-0102 Associate Vice President, Institutional Advancement 706-776-0104 Athens Campus 706-548-8505 800-331-2021 Undergraduate Admissions 706-548-8102 Graduate Admissions 706-548-8505 x8813 Bookstore 706-433-1753 Financial Aid 706-776-0114 6| PIEDMONT COLLEGE GRADUATE CATALOG 2017-2018 Library 706-433-0728 Registrar 706-776-0112 Mailing address: Demorest Campus Piedmont College • P.O. Box 10 • 1021 Central Avenue • Demorest GA 30535 Athens Campus Piedmont College Athens Center • 595 Prince Ave. • Athens GA 30601 ABOUT PIEDMONT COLLEGE| 7 ABOUT PIEDMONT COLLEGE Mission Piedmont College dedicates itself to the transformative power of education through reciprocal learning, the development of compassionate leaders, and the stewardship of our local and global communities. Our Core Values Inquiry Piedmont College fosters an environment for learning by engaging in critical and creative dialogue. All members of the college community are challenged to immerse themselves in discovery, analysis, and communication. Service Piedmont College cultivates a sense of gratitude and duty to humanity by offering opportunities for civic engagement, personal growth, and ethical reasoning in action. Legacy Piedmont College upholds the intellectual, social, and theological heritage of Congregationalism through excellence in teaching and scholarship and by embracing our diverse society. We further these principles by encouraging empathy, innovative thought, and responsibility towards ourselves and others. ACCREDITATION Piedmont College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Com- mission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 or at http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of Piedmont College, to file third- party comments, or to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as, admission requirements, financial aid, or educational programs should be addressed to the college and not to the Commission. All teacher education programs offered by Piedmont College, as they appear in its published catalog, have the approval of the Professional Standards Commission of the State of Georgia. Authority to recommend for certification rests with the Dean of the School of Education. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Inc., 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta GA 30326, 1-800-669-1656. (www.acenursing.org). The Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100 Austin, TX 78731-3184 ( 512-733-9700) (https://caate.net/). The Cardiovascular Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and monitored by the Joint Review Commission on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT), 25400 US Hwy 19 N, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763 (727-210-2350) (www.caahep.org). The Walker School of Business is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for undergraduate and graduate business programs. For information regarding the procedure for obtaining or reviewing documents describing accreditation, approval, or licensing, please contact the following office: Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs – 706-778-3000. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION Piedmont College is an equal opportunity College open to any qualified individual without regard to race, religion, sex, age, color, national or ethnic origin, or disability. Pursuant to all applicable federal anti-discrimination laws and regulations, Piedmont College does not discriminate against any of the protected categories of individuals in the administration of its policies, programs, or activities. This non-discriminatory policy includes admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices, athletics, and other school- administered programs. 8| PIEDMONT COLLEGE GRADUATE CATALOG 2017-2018 ACADEMIC CALENDAR This catalog describes an academic calendar for Piedmont College that consists of two 16- week semesters and one 8-week summer semester. The requirements in this catalog apply to students entering Piedmont in the 2016-2017 academic year. An official copy of the academic calendar can be found on the Piedmont College website at www.piedmont.edu/registrar. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Information in this catalog is accurate as of the date of publication. Piedmont College reserves the right to make changes in policies, regulations, and charges giving due notice in accordance with sound academic and fiscal practice. It is the responsibility of students to be informed about regulations and procedures as stated in this catalog.
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