2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog
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UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG — 2017-2018 — Converse College Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 “I certify that this catalog is true and correct in content and policy and states progress requirements for graduation.” Signature of Authorized Official Name: Krista Newkirk J.D. Title: President Converse College does not discriminate in admissions or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability. Converse admits only women to undergraduate programs and services in accordance with its historical mission. VISITORS Converse College welcomes visitors. Administrative offices in Wilson Hall, Carmichael Hall, Blackman Music Hall, and the Carnegie Building are open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. (Summer hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; College closes at 1:00 pm on Fridays.) Those who wish an interview with members of the staff are urged to make appointments in advance of their visit. Telephone 864.596.9000. Revised on July 2016 Table of Contents Converse College Calendar ..................................................................... 1-2 The Founder’s Ideal .................................................................................... 3 The College ............................................................................................. 4-7 Admissions .............................................................................................. 8-9 Fees and Financial Assistance .............................................................10-22 Academic Life ......................................................................................23-28 Academic Regulations .........................................................................29-40 Policies and Procedures on Disabilities ...............................................41-42 General Education Program ................................................................43-44 School of Humanities, Sciences and Education .................................45-132 Department of Biology, Chemistry & Physics ....................................45-56 Department of Economics, Accounting & Business ..........................57-70 Department of Education .................................................................71-86 Department of English ......................................................................87-93 Department of History & Politics ...................................................94-101 Department of Languages, Cultures & Literatures ........................102-109 Department of Mathematics & Computer Science ........................110-117 Department of Psychology ............................................................118-123 Department of Religion & Philosophy ..........................................124-132 The School of the Arts .....................................................................133-181 Department of Art & Design .........................................................133-150 Department of Theatre & Dance ...................................................151-157 Petrie School of Music ..................................................................158-181 Nisbet Honors Program ...................................................................182-183 Non-Departmental Courses .............................................................184-186 Interdisciplinary Minors .................................................................187-188 Career and Pre-Professional Programs ...........................................188-195 The Register ....................................................................................196-201 The Board of Trustees .......................................................................... 196 President’s Cabinet ............................................................................... 197 General Administration ................................................................198-201 The Faculty ..................................................................................202-207 The Alumnae Association ....................................................................... 208 Campus Map ...................................................................................209-210 Index ...............................................................................................211-214 CONVERSE COLLEGE CALENDAR 2017-2018 FALL TERM, 2017 All classes begin Mon., August 28 Day classes begin at 9:00 am Mon., August 28 Evening classes begin at 5:45 pm Mon., August 28 Registration for students who did not register early Mon., August 28 Late registration - $50 will be charged Tues., August 29 Drop/Add, no fee Tues.-Thurs., August 29-31 Drop/Add fee begins-$20 per change Fri., September 1 Last day to add a course Fri., September 1 Last day to receive 100% refund Fri., September 1 Last day to receive 80% refund Fri., September 8 Last day to receive 30% refund Fri., September 15 Formal Opening Convocation Fri., September 22 Mid-term grading ends Fri., October 13 Fall Break holidays begin at the end of classes on Friday Mon.-Tues., October 16-17 Fall Break holidays end at first class period, 9:00 am Wed., October 18 Advisement for Jan and Spring ’18 Terms October 23-November 17 Last day to withdraw from a class Fri., November 16 Thanksgiving Holidays begin at end of classes on Tuesday Wed.-Sun., November 22-24 Thanksgiving Holidays end at first period class, 9:00 am Mon., November 27 Last day for seniors to apply for May ‘17 graduation Thurs., December 7 Fall Term classes end Thurs., December 7 Reading Days Fri.-Sun., December 8-10 Fall Term examinations Mon.-Thurs., December 11-14 Christmas Holidays begin at end of examinations Thurs., December 14 JAN TERM, 2018 All classes begin Wed., January 3 Day classes begin at 9:00 am Wed., January 3 Evening classes begin at 5:45 pm Wed., January 3 Last day to receive 100% refund Wed., January 3 Registration for students who did not register early Wed., January 4 Late registration - $50 will be charged Drop/Add, no fee Thurs., January 4 Last day to receive 80% refund Fri., January 5 Drop/Add, fee, $20 per change begins Fri., January 5 Last day to add classes Mon., January 8 Last day to receive 30% refund Mon., January 8 Last day to withdraw from a class Wed., January 24 Jan Term classes end Wed., January 31 Academic Break February 1-2 d 1 CONVERSE COLLEGE CALENDAR 2017-2018 SPRING TERM, 2018 All classes begin Mon., February 5 Day classes begin at 9:00 am Mon., February 5 Evening classes begin at 5:45 pm Mon., February 5 Registration for students who did not register early Mon., February 5 Late registration - $50 will be charged Tues., February 6 Drop/Add, no fee Tues.-Thurs., February 6-8 Drop/Add fee, $20 per change begins Fri., February 9 Last day to add classes Fri., February 9 Last day to receive 100% refund Fri., February 9 Last Day to receive 80% refund Fri., February 16 Last day to receive 30% refund Fri., February 23 Mid-term grading period ends Fri., March 16 Spring Break Mon.-Fri., April 2-6 Spring Break Holidays end at first period class, 9:00 am Mon., April 9 Advisement for Summer and Fall Terms ’18 April 16- May 4 Last day to withdraw from a class with a W grade Thurs., April 26 Founder’s Day Fri., April 20 May Day/Awards & Scholarship Day Sat., May 5 Spring Term classes end Thurs., May 10 Reading Days Fri.-Sun., May 11-13 Spring Term examinations Mon.-Thurs., May 14-17 Final Grades for graduating Seniors Thurs., May 17 Commencement Weekend Baccalaureate 5:00 pm, Twichell Auditorium Fri., May 18 Hat’s Off Party, 6:00 pm Fri., May 18 Commencement Exercises, 9:30 am, Twichell Auditorium Sat., May 19 2 THE FOUNDER’S IDEAL “It is my conviction that the well-being of any country depends much upon the culture of her women, and I have done what I could to found a college that would provide for women thorough and liberal education, so that for them the highest motives may become clear purposes and fixed habits of life; and I desire that the instruction and influence of Converse College be always such that the students may be enabled to see clearly, decide wisely, and to act justly; and that they may learn to love God and humanity, and be faithful to truth and duty, so that their influence may be characterized by purity and power. “It is also my desire and hope that Converse College be always truly religious, but never denominational. I believe that religion is essential to all that is purest and best in life, here and hereafter. I wish the College to be really, but liberally and tolerantly, Christian; for I believe that the revelation of God in Christ is for salvation; and I commend and commit the College to the love and guidance of God, and to the care, sympathy, and fidelity of my fellowmen.” —Dexter Edgar Convers 2 3 THE COLLEGE MISSION These citizens agreed to form a stock company and The primary mission of Converse College, founded raise enough money through private subscription in 1889, is the liberal education of undergraduate to buy the site and main building of old St. John’s women in a residential setting. Converse reaffirms College. Within 18 months these goals were the founder’s original conviction that a small achieved, and on October 1, 1890, the College, undergraduate residential college of the liberal arts named for Mr. Converse, began its first academic is a uniquely powerful environment for developing session. the talents of women. As a community of scholars, From its opening, Converse was operated as a where students and faculty pursue excellence private