2005-2006, Our Plan Includes the Construction of the Education, Business & Technology (EBT) Building with State-Of-The- Art Classrooms and Cutting Edge Technology
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From the office of the President: SEEKING AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHAPE THE WORLD’S FUTURE? If you saw an opportunity to change people’s lives and shape the world’s future, would you want to participate? We at Concordia University Irvine have a vision and a plan. We aim to further enhance our ability to transform students’ lives into the most excellent examples of Christian professionals who will then change their families, institutions, communities and society. This opportunity is not only a vision but a necessity in the university’s evolving aspirations for influencing aca- demic and professional excellence. In 2005-2006, our plan includes the construction of the Education, Business & Technology (EBT) Building with state-of-the- art classrooms and cutting edge technology. This optimum instructional facility will become a type of launch pad for students to achieve their goals, shape their futures and provide a catalyst for lives of productivity, service and education to Christian values. The world needs more well educated Christ-centered leaders. For 30 years, Concordia University has been a leader in Christian values and academic excellence that positions those individuals in the roles that will make a difference in all areas of life. Now we are creating a convergence of purpose and place that will take Concordia’s mission to the next level with the Education, Business & Technology Building. The direct result of our success will be the changed lives of Concordia’s students and the lives that they in turn influence as they enter their careers and begin to change the world. Concordia University Irvine welcomes you to shape the world by launching your future here. The Rev. Jacob A.O. Preus, S.T.M., Th.D. President Concordia University Irvine UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT Concordia University Irvine, guided by the Great Commission of Christ Jesus and the Lutheran Confessions, empowers students through the liberal arts and professional studies for lives of learning, service and leadership. THIRTIETH ACADEMIC YEAR 2005-2006 2 The Concordia University Board of Regents operates this university as an institution of higher education. The statements made in this General Catalog constitute official policies of Concordia University. These policies are subject to change by the president, the Board of Regents and the faculty. Publications which reflect additional policies include the Concordia University Student Handbook, the Concordia University Handbook, the Concordia University Assessment Handbook and the Concordia University Schedule of Classes. Students are expected to confer with their academic advisors for precise information concerning academic programs. Correspondence regarding these policies should be addressed to: Office of the Provost Concordia University 1530 Concordia West Irvine, CA 92612 Concordia University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex or disability in any of its policies, procedures or practices. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, educational services, programs and activities. Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to: Vice President for Administration Concordia University 1530 Concordia West Irvine, CA 92612 The university telephone number is: (949) 854-8002; FAX: (949) 854-6854. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday. CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CATALOG CONTRACT DISCLAIMER Concordia University has established certain academic requirements which must be met before a degree is granted.This catalog summarizes the total requirements which the stu- dent must presently meet before academically qualifying for a degree from Concordia University. Advisors, program directors and deans are available to help the student under- stand and arrange to meet these requirements, but the advisor, program director and deans are not responsible for ensuring that the student fulfills them. In addition, this catalog and the requirements listed in it for any given degree do not constitute a contract of promise by Concordia University to award the degree upon comple- tion of those requirements by the student. Courses, programs and requirements described in the catalog for the award of a degree may be suspended, deleted, restricted, supplement- ed or otherwise changed in any manner at any time at the sole discretion of the university and the Board of Regents. Direct correspondence to departments listed in the Information Directory on page 161. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendar.. 4 General Information. 5 Mission Statement/Educational Targets and Goals . 5 History of the University/Location/Faculty, Administration, Staff. 6 Physical Facilities/Library and Resources . 7 Accreditation . 7 Admission Information.. 9 Basic Requirements. 9 Credit by Examination/Application Procedure . 10 Admission Classifications. 11 International Students . 11 Annual Readmission/Categories of Students. 13 Tuition . 15 Refund Policy . 16 Financial Aid . 17 Student Life Information . 21 Student Activities/Spiritual Life. 21 Counseling and Advising . 21 Health Service/Dining Services . 22 Residence Halls/Student Conduct and Personal Development/Student Records . 22-23 Leave of Absence . 24 Placement Assistance. 24 Academic Information . 25 Bachelor of Arts Degree . 25 General Education. 25 Associate in Arts Degree . 28 Academic Policies . 31 Academic Counseling/Academic Honesty/Assessment Program/Auditing . 31 Academic Probation & Disqualification . 31 Class Attendance . 32 Concurrent Registration/Simultaneous Enrollment . 32 Course: Add–Drop–Changes . 32 Course Registration and Load . 32 Dean’s List. 33 Grading System . 33 Graduation Requirements . 34 Honors at Graduation . 34 Individualized Study. 35 Right to Petition/Second Degrees . 35-36 Study Abroad/Transcripts . .36-37 Withdrawal from School . 31 Majors and Minors . 38 Professional Programs. 39 School of Adult Studies . 41 School of Arts and Sciences. 43 Division of Exercise and Sport Science . 44 Division of Fine Arts . 48 Division of Humanities . 53 Division of Natural Science . 60 Division of Social Science . 65 School of Business . 78 School of Education . 86 School of Theology . 95 Christ College . ..