Methodist College Academic Catalogue 2001-2002
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METHODIST COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOGUE • 2001-2002 • This catalogue is also available online at www.methodist.edu/admissions/catalogue.html. Methodist College Office of Academic Affairs Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311-1420 Directions for Correspondence and Communication Methodist College • Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 General College Policy President—Dr. M. Elton Hendricks (630-7005) Academic Information Vice-President for Academic Affairs—Dr. Anthony J. DeLapa (630-7031) Associate Dean for Academic Affairs—Dr. Robert Perkins (630-7037) Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs—Dr. Richard Walsh (630-7077) Admissions Information Vice-President for Enrollment Services—Mr. Rick Lowe (630-7027) Director of Financial Aid—Ms. Bonnie Adamson (630-7192) Athletic Information Director of Athletics—Mr. Bob McEvoy (630-7182) Evening College Information Assistant Dean for Evening College and Summer School—Ms. Linda Gravitt (630-7074) Director of Evening College Admissions—Mr. Frank J. Orians (630-7190) Financial Information Vice-President for Business Affairs—Mr. Gene Clayton (630-7011) Comptroller—Mr. Rick Rode (630-7012) Institutional Advancement Director of Development—Ms. Cynthia Curtis (630-7200) Director of Alumni Affairs—Mr. Tom Maze (630-7167) Public Relations and Advertising Associate Vice President for Public Relations—Mr. Bill Billings (630-7043) Records and Transcripts Registrar—Mr. Harvey Adams (630-7318) Research Assistant Dean for Institutional Research and Effectiveness—Mr. Michael Hadley (630-7550) Student Information and Housing Vice-President for Student Life—Mr. George Blanc (630-7155) Veteran Information Director of Veteran Services—Mr. Frank J. Orians (630-7190) Methodist College is related by faith to the North Carolina Annual Conference, Southeastern Jurisdiction, The United Methodist Church. It is an independent corporation rather than an agency of the Conference and is responsible for its own debts and obligations. Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, national or ethnic origin, religious denomination, or disabilities for otherwise qualified persons in the administration of its admission, educational policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletics, em- ployment, or any other College-sponsored or advertised programs. This catalogue is not an irrevocable contract. All regulations, provisions, and information herein are subject to change as conditions dictate. TABLE OF CONTENTS CALENDAR INTRODUCTION TO THE COLLEGE Mission Statement General Goals Accreditation Founding Location and Facilities Davis Memorial Library Academics Diversity of the Student Body Religious Life Athletics ADMISSIONS POLICY Application Process Early Admittance Policy International Students Credits for Transfer Students Professional Golf Management Admissions Requirements FINANCES Basic Expenses for Academic Year 2000-2001 Physician Assistant Fees for the Didactic and Clinical Years Additional Expenses for the Physician Assistant Program Regular Day Program Fees Policy on Combining Regular Day Program and Evening College Reservation Fees Financial Aid Policy of Satisfactory Academic Progress Veteran Benefits Payment/Billing/Interest Policy Refunding of Excess Financial Aid Policy Refund/Repayment Policy on Withdrawals Moving Off-Campus During a Semester Moving On-Campus During a Semester Eigth Semester Free Program COLLEGE LIFE AND REGULATIONS Housing during Holidays and Summer Sessions Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Student Right to Know Act Changes in Name and Address Honor Code Honor Board Withdrawal from the College ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Information, Guidelines, and Regulations for All Students Pre-Registration Special Students Classification of Students Academic Standing Course Load Dropping/Changing Courses Withdrawal from the College Attendance Policy Grading System Grade Appeals and Student Complaints Quality Points Cancellation of Courses Right to Change Requirements Implementation of Outcomes Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness Computing Resources Policy STUDENT OPTIONS Pass/Fail Option Auditing a Course Directed and Independent Study Policy Challenge Examination Credit by Examination Innovative Learning Opportunities Visiting Student Letters GUIDELINES/AIDS FOR STUDENTS WITH DEFICIENCIES OR DIFFICULTIES Repeating a Course Academic Warning and Probation Policy Suspension, Dismissal, and Re-admission Academic Development Center Disability Services The Writing Center EVENING COLLEGE AND SUMMER SCHOOL Evening College Admission Student Activity Fee Programs Counseling Special Students Transfers Registration/Dropping/Changing Courses Course Load Summer School ORGANIZATIONS AND HONOR SOCIETIES ACADEMIC HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS PROGRAM AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Degrees Awarded Award of Second Degree Academic Majors Academic Minors Concentrations Required Courses and Curriculum Patterns Writing Across the Curriculum Library Basics Computer Competency Requirement Residency Vocational and/or Pre-Professional Programs ROTC Program/Military Science GRADUATION POLICIES Requirements for Graduation Declaration of Intent to Graduate Graduation Exercises Graduation with Honors GENERAL EDUCATION/CORE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science/Social Work/Health Science Bachelor of Music Associate of Arts in General Studies Associate of Arts with a Subject Concentration Defense Language Institute Cooperative Program Associate of Science with a Subject Concentration DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION AND COURSES REEVES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (DIVISION OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS) Department of Accounting, Business, and Economics Accounting Business Administration Concentration in Health Care Administration Concentration in Professional Golf Management Concentration in Professional Tennis Management Concentration in Resort Management Real Estate Minor Financial Economics Marketing DIVISION OF EDUCATION, MILITARY SCIENCE/ROTC, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Department of Education Elementary Education Middle Grades Specific Learning Disabilities Secondary Education Social Studies with Licensure Add-on Licenses Department of Military Science/ROTC Department of Physical Education Physical Education Teacher Licensure (K - 12) Sports Management Title II Report DIVISION OF FINE ARTS Department of Art Department of Music Department of Theatre DIVISION OF HUMANITIES Department of English and Writing English Writing Department of Foreign Languages English as a Foreign Language French German Spanish Department of Mass Communication and Organizational Communication and Leadership Mass Communication Organizational Communication and Leadership Department of Philosophy and Religion Philosophy Religion DIVISION OF MEDICAL SCIENCES Department of Athletic Training Physician Assistant Program DIVISION OF SCIENCE Department of Biology Department of Chemistry and Physical Science Department of Computer Science Computer Information Technology Computer Science Department of Mathematics Science DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCE Department of Government Studies International Studies Leadership Studies Paralegal Studies Political Science Department of History Department of Psychology Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Studies Gerontology Social Work Sociology INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS Honors Humanities Debate Interdisciplinary Courses Women’s Studies DIVISION DIRECTORS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS BOARD OF VISITORS BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADMINISTRATIVE AREAS Presidents Emeriti Office of the President Academic Affairs Athletics Business Affairs Institutional Advancement Enrollment Services Student Life FACULTY EMERITI FACULTY AND ATHLETIC STAFF ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2001-02 2001 August 18 Saturday New Students Arrive/Orientation 19 Sunday Returning students allowed to move into the dormitories 20 Monday Registration 21 Tuesday Classes begin at 8:00 A.M. 27 Monday Advisee group meetings at 11:00 A.M. September 4 Tuesday Last day to ADD a class Last day to DROP a class without record 7 Friday Last day to submit “Intent to Graduate” forms for December graduation 10 Monday Opening Convocation 28-29 Friday-Saturday Family Weekend October 12 Friday Midterm grades due in the Office of the Registrar by 5:00 P.M. 15-16 Monday-Tuesday Fall Break 22 Monday Advisee group meetings 11:00 A.M. 24 Wednesday Senior Preregistration begins 25 Thursday Junior Preregistration begins 26 Friday Sophomore Preregistration begins 27 Saturday Homecoming 29 Monday Freshman Preregistration begins 31 Wednesday Drop/Add begins November 20 Tuesday Residence halls close at 5:00 P.M. 21-25 Wednesday-Sunday Thanksgiving Holiday 25 Sunday Residence halls open at 2:00 P.M. 26 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 A.M. December 4 Tuesday Last day to drop a class with WP/WF Day classes end 5 Wednesday Reading Day 6-13 Thursday-Thursday FINAL EXAMINATIONS 10 Monday Senior grades (DAY & EVENING) due to the Registrar by 9:00 A.M. 14 Friday Baccalaureate service at 10:30 A.M. Graduation at 2:00 P.M. Residence halls close at 5:00 P.M. Evening College Autumn Term I - August 13 - October 6, 2001 Autumn Term II - October 15 - December 8, 2001 2002 January 12 Saturday New students arrive/Orientation 13 Sunday Returning students allowed to move into the dormitories 14 Monday Registration 15 Tuesday Classes begin at 8:00 A.M. 18 Friday Advisee group meetings at 11:00 A.M. 21 Monday Martin Luther King-Holiday 28 Monday Last day to ADD a class Last day to DROP a class without record February 1 Friday Last day to submit “Intent to Graduate” form for May graduation 4 Monday Opening