LIMESTONE COLLEGE
2014-2015 Limestone College Academic Catalog Catalog Issue - Volume 170
Published Summer, 2014
Gaffney, South Carolina 29340-3799 Telephone (864) 489-7151
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Cover Design by Abby Koba LIMESTONE COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG The Limestone College Catalog provides information and regulations about cur- riculum, degree requirements, finances, schedules, attendance, and related matters. The catalog is considered to be a contract between the College and the student. The College reserves the right to change any statement or regulation in the catalog at any time, and it is the responsibility of the student to keep apprised of such statements and regulations and of any changes. Information on changes will be available in the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Refer to the website for updated catalog.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Limestone College is dedicated to equal opportunity through affirmative action within the college community. Limestone's Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Policy is designed to provide equal consideration of all applicants for faculty and staff positions, for all faculty members in the tenure and promotion process, for administra- tors, and staff seeking promotions and advancement, as well as for students seeking admission, financial aid, and equality in academic and athletic programs. A copy of Limestone's Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Policy is available in the Limestone College Faculty and Staff Handbook, is on reserve in the A. J. Eastwood Library, and is posted at www.limestone.edu/knowyourrights.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...... 8 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION ...... 15 FINANCIAL INFORMATION...... 22 FINANCIAL AID and scholarships...... 27 STUDENT LIFE...... 47 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS...... 54 ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES and MAJORS...... 61 SPECIAL PROGRAMS...... 65 ACADEMIC PROCEDURES...... 71 DIVISION OF ARTS AND LETTERS...... 82 Division of Education and Physical Education...... 96 DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCES...... 110 DIVISION OF Professional Studies...... 118 DIVISION OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES...... 124 FACULTY, STAFF, and administration...... 215 Index...... 240
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ACADEMIC CALENDARS ACADEMIC CALENDARS Fall Semester, 2014 Extended Campus Spring Semester, 2015 July 1/Tuesday – August 22/Friday Term 4 Extended Campus
August 25/Monday – October 17/Friday Term 5 January 12/Monday – March 6/Friday Term 1 October 20/Monday – December 12/Friday Term 6 March 9/Monday – May 1/Friday Term 2 December 12 – Friday/4:00 p.m. Commencement December 13– Saturday/4:00 p.m. Commencement May 4/Monday – June 26/Friday Term 3 May 8 – Friday/4:00 p.m. Commencement Day Program August 13 Wednesday/1:00-3:00 New Faculty/Staff Orientation May 9 – Saturday/4:00 p.m. Commencement August 14 Thursday/8:30-5:00 Full Faculty/Staff Workshop August 15 Friday/1:00-5:00 New Students Arrive & Begin Orientation Day Program August16 Saturday-Aug 17/Sun New Student Orientation & Skills Testing January 4 Sunday/1:00-5:00 New Student Orientation & Skills Testing August 18 Monday/8:00-5:00 New Student Advisement & Activities August18 Monday/8:00 a.m. Residence Halls Open for Returning Students January 5 Monday/8:00 a.m. Residence Halls Open for Returning Students August 19 Tuesday/8:00-5:00 Registration & Returning Student Advisement January 5 Monday/8:30-5:00 Orientation and Advisement August 20 Wednesday/8:00 a.m. Classes Begin January 6 Tuesday/8:00-5:00 Registration August 27 Wednesday Last Day-Late Enrollment/Course Changes January 7 Wednesday/8:00 a.m. Classes Begin August 27 Wednesday/10:15 a.m. Presidential Convocation September 1 Monday Labor Day Holiday (No Classes) January 14 Wednesday Last Day-Late Enrollment/Course Changes September 2 Tuesday/8:00 a.m. Classes Resume March 6 Friday Midterm Grades Due October 8 Wednesday Midterm Grades Due March 9-13 Monday-Friday Spring Break October 9/10 Thursday/Friday Fall Break (No Classes) March 16 Monday/8:00 a.m. Classes Resume October 13 Monday/8:00 a.m. Classes Resume Nov 26-28 Wednesday-Friday Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) April 3-6 Friday/Monday Easter Holiday December 1 Monday/8:00 a.m. Classes Resume April 7 Tuesday/8:00 a.m. Classes Resume
December 2 Tuesday Last Day of Classes April 28 Tuesday Last Day of Classes December 3 Wednesday Reading Day April 29 Wednesday Reading Day December 4-10 Thursday/Wednesday Examinations December 11 Thursday/4:00 p.m. Fall Commencement (Day Program) April 30-May 5 Thursday-Wed Examinations December 12 Friday/5:00 p.m. Residence Halls Close May 7 Thursday/4:00 p.m. Spring Commencement (Day Program)
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Fall Semester, 2015 Spring Semester, 2016 Extended Campus Extended Campus July 1/Wednesday – Aug 21/Friday Term 4 January 11/Monday – March 4/Friday Term 1 August 24/Mon – October 16/Friday Term 5 October 19/Monday – December 11/Friday Term 6 March 7/Monday – April 29/Friday Term 2
December 11 – Friday/4:00 p.m. Commencement May 2/Monday – June 24/Friday Term 3 December 12– Saturday/4:00 p.m. Commencement May 6 – Friday/4:00 p.m. Commencement
Day Program May 7 – Saturday/4:00 p.m. Commencement August 19 Wednesday/1:00-3:00 New Faculty/Staff Orientation August 20 Thursday/8:30-5:00 Full Faculty/Staff Workshop Day Program August 21 Friday/1:00-5:00 New Students Arrive & Begin Orientation August 22 Saturday-August 17/Sunday New Student Orientation & Skills Testing January 10 Sunday/1:00-5:00 New Student Orientation & Skills Testing August 24 Monday/8:00-5:00 New Student Advisement & Activities January 11 Monday/8:00 a.m. Residence Halls Open for Returning Students August 24 Monday/8:00 a.m. Residence Halls Open for Returning Students January 11 Monday/8:30-5:00 Orientation and Advisement August 25 Tuesday/8:00-5:00 Registration & Returning Student Advisement January 12 Tuesday/8:00-5:00 Registration August 26 Wednesday/8:00 a.m. Classes Begin September 2 Wednesday Last Day-Late Enrollment/Course Changes January 13 Wednesday/8:00 a.m. Classes Begin
September 2 Wednesday/10:15 a.m. Presidential Convocation January 20 Wednesday Last Day-Late Enrollment/Course Changes September 7 Monday Labor Day Holiday (No Classes) March 4 Friday Midterm Grades Due September 8 Tuesday/8:00 a.m. Classes Resume October 14 Wednesday Midterm Grades Due March 7-11 Monday-Friday Spring Break
October 15/16 Thursday/Friday Fall Break (No Classes) March 14 Monday/8:00 a.m. Classes Resume October 19 Monday/8:00 a.m. Classes Resume March 25-28 Friday/Monday Easter Holiday November 25-27 Wednesday-Friday Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) November 30 Monday/8:00 a.m. Classes Resume March 29 Tuesday/8:00 a.m. Classes Resume December 1 Tuesday Last Day of Classes April 26 Tuesday Last Day of Classes December 2 Wednesday Reading Day April 27 Wednesday Reading Day December 3-9 Thursday-Wednesday Examinations April 28-May 4 Thursday-Wednesday Examinations December 10 Thursday/4:00 p.m. Fall Commencement (Day Program) December 11 Friday/5:00 p.m. Residence Halls Close May 5 Thursday/4:00 p.m. Spring Commencement (Day Program)
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Introduct i on In 2005, Limestone completed a new Physical Education Building containing a fit- INTRODUCTION ness center, athletic training education facilities, a wrestling practice area, classrooms, Limestone College is an accredited, independent, coeducational four-year liberal arts and offices. institution chartered by the State of South Carolina. Limestone College is a Christian In 2010, the College transformed a former elementary school into a state-of-the-art non-denominational college. Its programs lead to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of center for Limestone Theatre and Athletics and acquired the former YMCA building, Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Associate of Arts, Associate which now houses the Physical Education Department and the campus intramural of Science and Master of Business Administration degree. For more information on the and recreation center. In early 2011, Limestone completed a new 96-bed residence MBA Program, please see the Graduate Program Academic Catalog. hall, containing twelve 8-person suites, each with a common living area and kitchen. Limestone College Mission In 2013, the College purchased two apartment complexes adjacent to the campus to The mission of Limestone College is to educate students from diverse backgrounds provide additional housing for upperclass students. in the liberal arts and selected professional disciplines. By providing degree programs throughout South Carolina and by way of the Internet, Limestone College offers op- While the College's ties to the past are visible in the many historic structures on portunities for personal and professional growth to individuals who may find access to the campus, these renovated facilities now house the modern technology necessary to higher education difficult. maintain Limestone's reputation as an outstanding regional liberal arts college. In a nurturing, supportive environment based on Christian ideals and ethical prin- LOCATION ciples, students are challenged to become critical thinkers and effective communicators Limestone College's campus is located in Gaffney, South Carolina, in the Pied- who are prepared for responsible citizenship, successful careers, and graduate study. mont section of the state, a populous area with diversified industrial, commercial, and agricultural interests. Gaffney and its adjacent communities have a population of ap- The College’s faculty and staff, academic and co-curricular programs, financial proximately 25,000. The Limestone campus is located in a historic residential section resources, and support services are dedicated to an educational climate that upholds of Gaffney. Nine campus buildings are included on the National Register of Historic high academic standards and fosters respect for learning and beauty, creativity and Places. Nestled among gently rolling hills, Gaffney enjoys a mild climate that permits hard work, tolerance and personal integrity, vigorous activity and spiritual reflection. a variety of outdoor activities throughout the year. HISTORY The metropolitan areas of Charlotte, North Carolina and Greenville/Spartanburg, Limestone College was established in 1845 by Dr. Thomas Curtis and his son, Dr. South Carolina are within an hour's drive. Resort areas of the Blue Ridge and Great William Curtis, distinguished scholars born and educated in England. Limestone was Smoky Mountains are less than an hour away, and Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and coastal the first woman's college in South Carolina and one of the first in the United States. In resorts are easily accessible for weekend visits. the late 1960's Limestone became fully coeducational. ESSENTIAL BELIEFS AND VALUES Limestone was a pioneer in providing educational opportunities for working adults Limestone expects its students to be concerned with two closely related types of wishing to complete a baccalaureate degree. The Block Program, established in 1976, development: that of the productive citizen and that of the person working toward intel- brought Limestone classes to numerous locations throughout South Carolina. In 1996, lectual maturity and self-awareness. The undergraduate experience serves as a catalyst Limestone College was again in the forefront of providing educational opportunities for the student’s intellectual development and as a means by which each student may to working adults through the introduction of the Virtual Campus, an Internet Program. reach his or her potential. In Spring 2005, the two programs were combined into the Extended Campus Program to better serve Limestone's adult students. Limestone College values excellent teaching and supportive student-faculty interac- tion, encourages faculty to promote active learning in face-to-face and Internet class- Today, Limestone College enrolls approximately 1050 day students and 2300 Ex- rooms, and seeks to cultivate the intellectual curiosity of each member of the College tended Campus students at 8 sites in South Carolina and on the Internet. Limestone's community. Because our society presents continuing challenges to values, students are total enrollment is approximately 3,350. encouraged to cultivate respect for other individuals and cultures. Limestone College Since 1991, Limestone has completed major renovations of ten of its historic campus is a diverse community of women and men of different races, religions, geographic structures: the Montgomery Building, Ebert Residence Hall, Carroll Fine Arts Building, origins, socioeconomic backgrounds, personal characteristics, and interests. It aspires Hamrick Hall of Science, Greer Residence Hall, Dixie Lodge, Cooper Hall, Eunice Ford to be a community of learners that is harmonious in its differences, just and compas- Residence Hall, Granberry Art Building, and Winnie Davis Hall of History. sionate in its transactions, and steadfast in its commitment to an educational program
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Introduct i on of the highest quality. The College respects each student’s religious liberty and provides • Provide students and the community with athletic, recreational, and cultural an environment consistent with the institution’s non-denominational Christian heritage. enrichment programs and lifelong learning experiences. Limestone College, fulfilling its leadership role in South Carolina, strives to enhance • Provide a program of services and recognition for alumni that fosters a spirit of aesthetic and cultural life, integrate qualities of liberal education and career preparation, fellowship and encourages continued involvement in the life of the College. improve the quality of social services, help meet human resource needs, and promote • Recruit and retain a faculty, staff, and student body committed to supporting the economic vitality. academic mission and social culture of the College. Limestone College graduates at the baccalaureate level are expected to have acquired • Provide the faculty, staff, and student body with a safe and supportive environment. the following life-enhancing skills and knowledge as the result of completing all degree • Offer training and educational programs to help employees remain current in requirements: • Competence in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and computation; their intellectual and skill areas. • Competence in their major discipline; and • Acquire and maintain facilities, equipment, and financial resources necessary to • The ability to solve problems and make decisions using critical thinking and support the educational mission of the College. available information technologies. • Acquire and effectively manage institutional resources to maintain and improve course offerings, facilities, equipment, and support services. STUDENTS Limestone College primarily serves students from South Carolina and other Eastern • Serve as a community resource for information and expertise in the academic Seaboard states. Limestone students generally major in fields directly related to career disciplines presented in the curriculum. preparation; at the same time, they receive a strong foundation in the liberal arts. • Encourage faculty, staff, and student involvement in community projects which The campus day program offers a traditional college setting for students with diverse enhance the quality of life for area residents. backgrounds. Students are active in campus and community life through social and ser- General Education vice organizations. The Honors Program challenges those with exceptional intellectual ability, and the Program for Alternative Learning Styles fosters academic success for Commitment those with documented learning disabilities. Limestone College is committed to the liberal arts and sciences and to educating men and women for leadership, service, and professional responsibility in the twenty- The Extended Campus attracts hard working, goal-oriented men and women who first century. The College is committed to preparing graduates for lifelong learning aspire to attain their degrees to increase opportunities for personal growth and career and professional success in a world of changing career needs and objectives. To fulfill advancement. The College offers this program on campus and at off-campus sites its commitment to graduates, the College has designed a General Education Program throughout South Carolina. The Extended Campus has been offering courses through which focuses on basic intellectual skills: critical thinking, communication, quantita- the Internet since 1996 as an avenue of learning to those who cannot attend traditional or nontraditional programs in their local areas. tive reasoning, use and understanding of technology.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE General Statement The major functions of the College are to: Those individuals who will become tomorrow's leaders, who will render meaning- ful service, and who will enjoy professional fulfillment will have prepared themselves • Offer undergraduate and graduate instruction in accordance with approved liberal arts curricula. to be lifelong learners. They will have acquired abilities, skills, and perspectives that enable them to take advantage of opportunities and to confront challenges just now • Encourage students to participate in a wide variety of student activities including emerging or as yet unknown. student government, publications, clubs, and professional organizations, intra- murals, and social fraternities and sororities. It is the College's intent not only to The General Education Program at Limestone College provides the initial learning provide a sound academic foundation, but also to provide the cultural, social, and experience for all students, regardless of intended major or career objectives. The pro- ethical background for success in daily life. gram consists of courses chosen to enhance understanding of one's self and the world. • Encourage curricula-related work experiences for enrolled students. Through this curriculum students develop dispositions and capacities that promote and • Provide career development assistance for students and alumni. enable lifelong learning as well as effective participation in society.
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Introduct i on The Liberal Arts • Global Interdependence: awareness of the increasing complexity and intercon- At the heart of Limestone's General Education Program is a commitment to liberal nectedness of our world and the implications for our economic, political, social, learning in the arts and sciences. This commitment means that Limestone is dedicated to and cultural systems; and educating a student in a broad perspective by requiring courses that explore the scientific, • Values: awareness of the role of values in decision making, of the search for historical, cultural, social, ethical, and aesthetic contexts in which we live. By study meaning and identity, and of the ethical issues of society. of these contexts, students sharpen intellectual capacities, enhancing their abilities to Student Learning Outcomes After completing the general education requirements at Limestone College, a think critically, to reflect imaginatively, to compare and integrate, to discern values, student will be able to: and to communicate clearly and persuasively. Further, through this study, students • Demonstrate critical thinking through analyzing, evaluation, and synthesizing gain awareness of and respect for the world around them, its problems and potential. diverse perspectives. Students also gain awareness and respect for the individuals that make up our world • Comprehend and articulate complex ideas in speech and writing, adapting the and its culture; the nature of knowledge with all of its promises and limitations; and message to the audience, situation, purpose, and occasion. finally ourselves, our intellectual, creative, and spiritual capabilities. Thus, the impact • Comprehend, demonstrate, or articulate the value inherent in a literary creation. of general education at Limestone College is to liberate, to free the students from nar- • Comprehend, demonstrate, or articulate the value inherent in an artistic, musi- row and parochial thought, and to enable the students to grow, change, and respond cal, or dramatic creation. effectively to new and unforeseen circumstances. • Use historical perspectives to analyze past events; and use social, political, global, or cultural perspectives from study in the social sciences or foreign Educational Goals languages to analyze present day issues, and forces shaping the future. While courses in the General Education Program often introduce students to a particu- • Demonstrate accurate calculating abilities and apply logical reasoning skills to lar discipline, the intent of these courses is not simply to convey a large quantity of facts solve quantitative problems. and principles. Rather, content is selected to illuminate the broad intellectual truths and • Apply the scientific method as an analytical problem solving or general inquiry problems of a discipline and to provide experience with the methods of inquiry of the model and integrate scientific principles and appropriate information technolo- gies into the student’s field of study. field. This wedding of exemplary content with principles of understanding cuts across • Develop skills and abilities in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains all general education classes and helps students to perceive the relevance of knowledge which support lifetime wellness. and the interrelationships among the various disciplines represented in general education. • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of values and ethics in decision The integration of knowledge and understanding is sought through the following making. educational goals: THE A. J. EASTWOOD LIBRARY • Critical Thinking: development of sound analytical and synthetic reasoning The staff, collections, and equipment of the Eastwood Library are an integral part of skills and the ability to employ reasoning skills in productive problem solving; Limestone’s instructional program, with a goal of educating students to be independent, • Communication: ability to write, speak, read, and listen effectively; lifelong learners. All freshmen receive instruction in use of the library, and specialized • Mathematical Skills: ability to use and understand statistical and other instruction for advanced course work is offered to many classes. The library offers tra- quantitative techniques to interpret data; ditional reference and interlibrary loan services, as well as on-line computer services. • Historical Perspective: awareness of our human heritage and of the power As a member of several consortiums, the library is able to provide expanded services of historical methods for revealing patterns and meanings in our national and to its patrons including quick access to over 12 million titles within South Carolina. international life; Library collections are housed in a building dedicated in 1966, and named in honor • Social Institutions: knowledge of the major institutions of society such as work, family, voluntary associations, and government; of a former President of the College, A. J. Eastwood. The library provides wireless • Science: understanding the nature of scientific inquiry as well as the role of internet access, 8 computer stations, and laptops that can be checked out for in-house science in the historic and modern world; use only. The entire library collection of over 374,269 items includes books in print • Technology: ability to employ computer and other technologies in writing and format, electronic books, electronic videos, audiocassettes, CDs, DVDs, etc. The library in manipulation of data, and understanding the nature and limits of technology; also subscribes to over 180 print periodicals, and provides access to 95 online research • Cultures: awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures, languages, databases. In addition, a curriculum materials laboratory is part of the library, support- philosophies, religions and methods of understanding them; ing the teacher education program. Main access to the library information and online • Aesthetic Sensitivity: appreciation and understanding of literature and the fine arts; resources is through the library’s website (http://www.limestone.edu/library). The site
12 13 INTRODUCTION ADMISSIONS INFORMATION I ntroduction includes links to the online catalog, electronic book collections, research guides, library policies, tutorials, forms for library loans, and various ways to contact the library staff ADMISSIONS INFORMATION for help. ADMISSIONS POLICY I nform a Admissions Candidates for admission to Limestone College are evaluated on the basis of ACCREDITATION AND Memberships ability and achievement. Limestone College is limited in the number of students it tion Limestone is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association can accept. Therefore, every effort is made to admit students, who because of their of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. Contact academic preparation, particular interests, and talents, are qualified to accept the the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or challenges and opportunities of a liberal arts college. The policies and procedures call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Limestone College. Nor- below apply to all candidates for Limestone's Day Program or Extended Campus. mal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, and educational programs should be addressed directly to Limestone College. Students planning to enter Limestone College are advised to contact the College during their junior year of high school to discuss the courses needed during the senior The music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music year. This contact can be made by a visit to the College, by letter, or by an interview (NASM). Limestone also meets the certification standards required by the South Carolina with a college representative on College Day at the high school. By contacting Lime State Department of Education for teacher certification and the National Council for stone College during your junior year of high school, you will receive advanced Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The Social Work Program is accredited information which will give you an edge over those who begin the process late. by the Council on Social Work Education. The Athletic Training Education Program For admission to Limestone College a student should present approved Carnegie is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Units (high school course units) from an accredited secondary school. These units (CAATE). should include the following: The College holds membership in the Council of Higher Education Accreditation English...... 4 units (CHEA), Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), the South Carolina Independent Mathematics...... 3 units Colleges and Universities (SCICU), the South Carolina Association of Colleges and Social Science...... 3 units Employers (SCACE), the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universi- Laboratory Science...... 2 units ties (NAICU), the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Conference Carolinas, the East Coast Additional high school courses should be selected mainly from foreign languages, Athletic Conference (women's field hockey) and the Blue Grass Mountain Conference history, mathematics and natural science. The College is happy to consider applications (men's and women's swimming). from students whose preparatory program differs in extent and in course content from that outlined above, provided it shows evidence of sound work in basic subjects. LIMESTONE COLLEGE SYMBOLS To be considered for admission into a degree program with Limestone College, you The Seven Branches of Learning must be a high school graduate or hold a General Education Diploma (GED), or provide Quadrivium clear evidence of ability to do college level work. Students who are unable to attend day The higher division of the seven liberal arts in the Middle Ages, composed of classes on the campus in Gaffney may wish to consider the Extended Campus (which geometry, astronomy, arithmetic, and music. offers evening classes mainly for adult students and Internet classes). The following factors enter into the decision-making process regarding a prospective Trivium student’s acceptance: grade point average (GPA), class rank, Scholastic Aptitude Test The lower division of the seven liberal arts in medieval (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) scores, and letters of recommendation. In some schools, consisting of grammar, logic, and rhetoric. cases an interview may be required to help the admissions staff understand the student’s desire to further his or her education and goals. Special consideration is given to courses taken in high school that relate to a student’s major area of interest. ΦΩΣ∆Ε Students can anticipate notification of their admission status within two weeks after “Toward the Light” all information has been received by Limestone College.
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Notice of Non-Discrimination ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES Limestone College provides equal opportunity and affirmative action in education Freshman Admissions and employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national I nform a origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. These Students applying as first-time freshmen (no previous college work) should follow Admissions tion equal opportunity provisions include, but are not limited to admissions, employment, the steps outlined below.
financial aid and student services. 1. Submit a completed application including a $25.00 application fee. The fee of tion $25.00 will be waived if application is completed on-line at www.limestone. Admissions I nform a Limestone College prohibits sex discrimination and sexual harassment, including edu. sexual violence. 2. Submit an official copy of your high school transcript or GED transcript to the It is the policy of Limestone College to actively recruit minority students. The Col- Admissions Office or Extended Campus Office. lege will recruit students from high schools that enroll significant numbers of minority students. Limestone College will identify appropriate high schools in South Carolina, 3. Submit your scores from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland. College Test (ACT) to the Admissions Office or Extended Campus Office unless you are 21 years of age or older or in military service. Moreover, in compliance with section 668.44(A)(6) of the United States Department of Education, Office of Post Secondary Education Publication, “current student aid and Transfer Admissions other related regulations”, Limestone College has installed ramps and restrooms ac- Limestone College accepts the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degrees cessible to individuals with disabilities in recently renovated buildings to comply with granted by a regionally accredited college or university as transfer credit which fulfills ADA requirements and will incorporate similar provisions in any future renovation of Limestone College's general education requirements (except for ID 201, ID 301). At campus facilities. the time the degree was earned by the student, the institution awarding the Associate Limestone College has also made extraordinary efforts to accommodate students Degree must have been accredited by a regional accrediting agency. with disabilities, both through the Accessibility office, which assists with accommoda- tions at no additional charge, and through the Program for Alternative Learning Styles. The exception to the above policy is an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science Degree awarded by a regionally accredited institution which includes transfer credits from The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Ameri- an institution not accredited by a regional accrediting agency. In this situation, individual can with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and related statutes and regulations: courses will be evaluated for possible transfer, and the Limestone College general educa- Director of Accessibility tion requirements will not have been fulfilled. Limestone College Transfer students should follow the steps outlined below. 1115 College Drive, Fort D 1. Submit a completed application including a $25.00 application fee. The fee of Gaffney, SC 29340 $25.00 will be waived if application is completed on-line at www.limestone. 864-488-8245 edu. or if application is made at time of visit to Limestone College. [email protected] 2. Submit an official copy of your high school transcript or GED transcript to The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non- the Admissions Office or Extended Campus Office. discrimination policies and to serve as the overall coordinator for purposes of Title IX compliance: 3. Submit your scores from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American Director of Human Resources College Test (ACT) to the Admissions Office or Extended Campus Office Limestone College unless you are 21 years of age or older, in military service or transferring 12 1115 College Drive, Curtis 204 or more credits to Limestone College. Gaffney, SC 29340 Upon receipt of an application, the transcripts of previous college work will 864-488-4473 be evaluated on an individual basis. The previous course work of transfer students is [email protected] evaluated based on the curriculum in effect at the present time. All students are required For more information about Limestone College’s policies which are in accordance to complete the curriculum in effect at the time they actually begin classes. Students with Title IX, policies prohibiting discrimination and sexual harassment, and for a de- have the option of choosing the curriculum in a more recent year of their attendance. scription of grievance procedures, please visit http://limestone.edu/know-your-rights. The transferring student will be notified in writing of the semester hour credits which
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Limestone will accept toward the 123 hours required for an undergraduate degree. The College will be recommended. If the student’s academic performance is unsatisfactory, maximum transfer hours accepted toward a baccalaureate degree is 92; the maximum provisional status may be continued or suspension from the College may result. transfer hours accepted toward an associate degree is 46. At the time of initial enroll- I nform a
Provisional admission may be sought by the student in correspondence with the Vice Admissions ment at Limestone College, a student may transfer up to 66 semester hours from two- President for Enrollment Services. tion year schools, unless the number of hours accepted is adjusted to comply with a current
transfer agreement. Only courses with a grade of “C” or better will be accepted. After International Admissions tion International students should follow the process outlined for freshmen admissions Admissions
I nform a a student has been admitted to Limestone College and has earned a total of 66 semester hours, he/she may not take additional hours at two-year colleges. Limestone College if they have not previously attended college, or follow the process outlined for transfer also accepts selected college credits earned through College-Level Examination Program admissions if they have previously attended college. International student transcripts (CLEP) and Advanced Placement (AP) and Dantes. Limestone College evaluates the (foreign transcripts) must be academically translated by World Education Services recommendations in the guides published by the American Council on Education and (www.wes.org) or an approved accredited service for transfer evaluation. In addition, awards credit based on good educational practices and the suitability to the Limestone students whose native language is not English are required to submit a score of 500 or College Curriculum. above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or have proof they have attended and successfully completed an English as a Second Language (ESL) program Limestone College will recognize all passing grades earned at other regionally ac- and/or have a satisfactory score on the SAT or ACT. Oral communication skills are the credited institutions for financial aid eligibility calculations. Grades of "C " or better responsibility of each student. earned at other regionally accredited institutions may be counted towards graduation requirements. Readmission Students desiring readmission to Limestone College after a period of 36 months from Students must complete a minimum of 31 semester hours, including 15 semester the last course date, must follow the steps below: hours within the major field, for a baccalaureate degree, or a minimum of 16 semester 1. Submit a completed application and appropriate application fee to the Office hours, including nine semester hours within the major field, for an associate degree of Admissions or the Extended Campus Office, Limestone College, 1115 Col- at Limestone and correct any deficiencies noted by the advisor and the Vice President lege Drive, Gaffney, South Carolina 29340. for Academic Affairs. Credits transferred are not used in computing a student's grade- point average. 2. Submit official transcripts of all college work since the student’s last at- tendance at Limestone College to the Admissions office or to the Extended Transfer students who have not met Limestone College’s communication and quan- Campus Office. Remember that until this official transcript is received and titative skills requirements must take the communication and mathematics skills tests you are officially accepted as a degree-seeking student, you will not be able at the beginning of their first semester at the College. If deficiencies are discovered, to receive financial aid. An application is valid for 18 months if the process students must remediate those deficiencies and obtain certification of remediation from the English or Mathematics Department. is not completed. After 18 months, the student must reapply and resubmit all transcripts and/or test scores. A student that has not started classes 18 months Additional requirements may be necessary for teacher certification as mandated by after the acceptance date must also reapply. the South Carolina State Department of Education. Following acceptance for readmission, the student will be required to complete degree Provisional Admissions requirements under the current academic catalog. Provisional admission is designed for students who show promise of success in a Students who have Disabilities collegiate environment but are in need of further academic development. Provisional Students who have disabilities are encouraged to apply at Limestone College through admission is determined by the Vice President for Enrollment Services or the Dean of the regular admissions process. If desired, these students may seek accommodations the Extended Campus and the Academic Life Committee. This determination is made after receipt of SAT/ACT scores and additional information for freshmen students or through the Accessibility office, and/or the more comprehensive Program for Alterna- transcripts for transferring students. tive Learning Styles (PALS – described in detail in the Special Programs Section of this catalog). SAT/ACT requirements may be waived for students who are approved A provisionally admitted student is limited to 12 semester hours over a four month by the PALS Admissions Committee and who agree to participate in PALS. Accom- period and may not enroll in directed or coordinated studies. modations through Accessibility are provided at no additional charge. Comprehensive If the provisionally-admitted student successfully completes the semester, as deter services through PALS require an additional fee. For additional information, please mined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, regular admission to Limestone contact Accessibility at (864) 488-8377, or by email – [email protected].
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Early Admissions 2. Submit a transient letter from that institution to the Admissions office or the In cases of unusual merit and exceptional maturity, and upon recommendation of Extended Campus office, indicating that the student is in good standing. a secondary school official, a student may be considered for admission into a degree
Limestone College cannot guarantee another institution will accept its credits. It is I nform a Admissions program. Students should follow the process outlined for freshman admissions. In recommended that students receive advance permission from their home institutions. tion addition, a personal interview at the College is required of all applicants for admis-
sion in this category. tion Admissions I nform a Joint Admissions High school students may seek joint admission to Limestone College if they meet the following criteria: have earned sufficient Carnegie units to be classified as a college freshman, have a grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4 point scale), be recommended by a school guidance counselor and principal, and obtain written permission from the appropriate school official. These criteria are in compliance with the South Carolina Department of Education’s policies. Students seeking joint admission to Limestone College should follow the process outlined for freshman admissions.
Non-Degree-Seeking Students Students desiring to take courses but not to pursue a degree with Limestone Col lege must submit a completed application, including a $25.00 application fee, to the Admissions Office or to the Extended Campus Office, Limestone College, 1115 College Drive, Gaffney, South Carolina 29340. The fee of $25.00 will be waived if application is completed on-line at www.limestone.edu. Non-degree-seeking students are not eligible for any federal, state, or institutional financial aid. Non-degree seeking students may apply for admission to a degree program at anytime, but they must meet the require- ments outlined in this catalog to be accepted as a degree-seeking student.
Dual Enrollment The Dual Enrollment program is intended to complement the high school experience and to provide personal enrichment by allowing students to begin exploring new subject areas and earn college credit. These courses may or may not be used to satisfy high school graduation requirements. High School students with a 3.0 or better grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) may seek admission to the dual enrollment program once they have completed their junior year of high school, have a signed recommendation from their guidance counselor or designated school official, completed a dual enrollment application form, and have met the required score on placement tests for Limestone College. These criteria are in compliance with the policies of the South Carolina Com- mission on Higher Education .
Transient Students Students currently enrolled at another regionally accredited institution who desire to take Limestone College courses must: 1. Submit a completed application including a $25.00 application fee. The fee of $25.00 will be waived if application is completed on-line at www.limestone.edu.
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Extended Campus Internet Programs FINANCIAL INFORMATION Extended Campus Courses GENERAL FEES FOR 2014-2015 One (1) credit hour course...... $390.00 DUE FOR FALL DUE FOR SPRING Three (3) credit hours...... $1170.00 REGISTRATION REGISTRATION Four (4) credit hour...... $1560.00 (Aug.-Dec.) (Jan.-April) Military Rates: Tuition One (1) credit hour course...... $208.00 (Maximum 18 s.h.) $11,500.00 $11,500.00 Three (3) credit hour course...... $624.00
Four (4) credit hour course...... $832.00 I n f ormation
Room $1,950.00 $1,950.00 Financial Directed Study Courses (3) credit hours...... $1,170.00 Board $1,950.00 $1,950.00 Coordinated Study Courses (3) credit hours...... $1,170.00 Financial I n f ormation Day Program SPECIAL FEES AND CHARGES Students who enroll in fewer than 12 semester hours are classified as part-time Applied Music One hour lesson per week (1 hour credit)...... $200.00/course students. Part-time students pay $960.00 per credit hour. One 30 minute lesson per week...... $180.00/course Students who wish to audit a course are assessed a $50.00 per credit hour fee. Music 260 or Music 360...... $200.00/course Students who maintain a “B” average may be permitted to take an overload with the Senior Recital (1 hour credit)...... $200.00/course approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs or Academic Dean. The overload Instrumental Rental per semester...... $25.00/instrument fee is $250.00 per credit hour for each hour over 18 hours. Laboratory Fees Art 100...... $40.00 Day students who wish to enroll in Extended Campus Program courses must have a Art 101, 102, 103, 200, 201, 202, 203, 208, 210, 211, 213, valid reason for doing so and must have the written approval of the Vice President for 303, 305, 403, 440, and 470 (Printmaking, Weaving, and Drawing) $100.00/ Academic Affairs or Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. Normal overload course charges will apply. Art 120, 220, and 320...... $35.00 Extended Campus students who are approved for enrollment in daytime courses will Athletic Training 180...... $60.00 pay $960.00 per credit hour, as any other part-time student. Athletic Training 188...... $60.00 Athletic Training 201...... $60.00 Extended Campus Classroom Program Athletic Training 388...... $25.00 Beginning July 1, 2014 (Session 4) Athletic Training 452...... $60.00 Biology (all courses up to Biology 282)...... $50.00 The tuition and fee costs for the 2014-2015 academic year for the Extended Campus Biology (all courses above the level of Biology 282)...... $75.00 Classroom are: Business Administration 452...... $25.00 One (1) credit hour course...... $390.00 Chemistry 105, 110 and 111...... $50.00 per semester Three (3) credit hour course...... $1170.00 Chemistry 303, 304, 401, 402, 403 and 404...... $75.00 per semester Four (4) credit hour course...... $1560.00 Computer Lab (classes held in computer lab)...... $35.00 Education 200...... $25.00/course Military Rates: Interdisciplinary 355...... $25.00 One (1) credit hour course...... $208.00 Music 320...... $25.00/course Three (3) credit hour course...... $624.00 Physical Education (All Physical Education Activity Courses, except for Four (4) credit hour course...... $832.00 PE 159, and PE 170, will have a lab fee of $10)
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Physical Education 159...... $50.00 is required of all new students (freshmen and transfers) upon receipt of the acceptance Physical Education 202...... $45.00 letter. Resident students already enrolled at Limestone are required to make an advance Physical Education 210...... $10.00 housing deposit of $50.00 during the month of March. The advance housing deposit Physical Education 217...... $10.00 will help to ensure your selection of a roommate. A room in a selected residence hall is Physical Education 218...... $10.00 not reserved until the housing deposit is paid. Physical Education 219...... $10.00 This advance deposit (non-refundable) will be credited to student accounts at the Physical Education 302...... $10.00 beginning of each semester. Physical Education 307/Biology 311...... $25.00 GENERAL REFUND POLICY Physics 201, 202, 301, and 302...... $40.00 Academic: See the Academic Procedures section of the catalog for academic with- I n f ormation
Science 101, 130...... $25.00 Financial drawal procedures. Financial: The College has many continuing expenses, such as Other Fees/Deposits faculty salaries and plant maintenance. In order to plan and maintain these services over Application for Admission (Good for 18 months)...... $25.00 the entire semester it is essential that the annual income from fees be assured. For this Financial
I n f ormation Automobile Registration Permit...... $15.00 reason it is understood that students are enrolled for the entire semester. The fact that Coordinated Study Fee (Day Students)...... $120.00/course school fees are paid in two or more installments does not constitute a fractional contract. Diploma/Graduation Fee (includes diploma, diploma cover, In view of the foregoing, refund of any portion of the tuition and fees will be made cap and gown, and application fee) nonrefundable.....$125.00 only in the case of official withdrawal from the College through the Office of the Vice Extended Campus Processing Fee President for Academic Affairs and on the following basis: (Day Students)...... $120.00/course Portion of Internship Fee...... Variable Tuition and Fees Returned Late Course Change...... $10.00 When the student has been enrolled Late Enrollment, Student Teaching...... $25.00 Up to 7 calendar days after classes begin...... 90% Late Graduation Application/Degree Audit Fee...... $100.00 8 to 14 calendar days...... 75% (nonrefundable) 15 to 21 calendar days...... 60% 22 to 28 calendar days...... 45% Lost or Damaged College ID Card Replacement Fee...... $10.00 (first one free) 29 to 35 calendar days...... 30% PALS Program...... Variable 36 to 42 calendar days...... 15% Private Room Fee...... $500.00/semester No comprehensive refund will be allowed after six (6) weeks except for the proration Faculty/Staff Tuition Remission Fee...... $25.00/semester of the unused portion of room and board charges. Teacher Cadets...... $30.00 Students who are dismissed for disciplinary reasons will have their room and board Transcript Fee...... $13.00 charges adjusted to reflect a prorated share of services used to the date of their suspension. Note: Transcript requests from Limestone College are available through Parch- In the Extended Campus Program refunds are as follows: ment by signing into the LC Portal. The cost is $13.00 per copy and can be sent Up to 7 calendar days after course begins...... 100% refund electronically or paper form. Please make sure that the electronic transcript will 8 calendar days to end of course...... 0% refund be accepted by the recipient. Many institutions will not accept electronic tran- Note: for a military student who is taking Internet courses and using Tuition Assistance scripts that have been received by the student and forwarded to the school. It there will be a 100% refund, if the course is dropped up to 7 calendar days after the course is the responsibility of the student to verify this information prior to placing the begins. order. If for any reason the recipient does not accept the electronic transcript, an Refunds for students receiving Federal, State, or Institutional Financial Aid will be additional order will need to be completed. made in accordance with the regulations governing the respective programs. Policy Advance Payments (deposits) statements regarding the refund of financial aid money are available in the Business All full-time students who are under 21 years of age, not living with relatives, and Office or Student Financial Aid Office. An unofficial withdrawal may result in a stu- who have earned less than 90 credit hours are required to live in a College residence dent’s forfeiting all financial aid and thus becoming responsible for the entire balance. hall. An advance tuition deposit of $50.00 and an advance housing deposit of $50.00 Schedules are sent to all students at the beginning of each semester.
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Note: Schedules concerning refund dates are sent to all students at the beginning of each semester. Students are asked to check their limestone.edu email addresses and LC Portal. FINANCIAL AID and scholarships
Student CREDIT BALANCE CASH DISBURSEMENT PROCEDURES GENERAL INFORMATION Extended Campus: From time to time, students will have paid all of their tuition Financial aid regulations are mandated by regulatory bodies and are subject to change. and fees for a particular semester or Extended Campus course of instruction and have Students must abide by current regulations rather than by those in effect at the time of a credit balance on their student accounts. This credit balance may be the result of a first matriculation or found in previous statements concerning financial aid policies. In variety of things: loans, grants, paid scholarships, etc. Two times per semester, Extended regard to financial aid regulations, the statements and information from the financial aid Campus students who have a credit balance on their accounts will be issued a refund. officer and that office supersede all other sources and all other sections of the College I n f ormation Day Program: Day program student credit balances will be disbursed two times catalog. The scholarship and financial aid program is designed to recognize students of Financial each month. Charges are entered on student accounts each semester after the drop/add superior ability and to enable qualified students to attend Limestone College. period. Subsequently, payments received are entered on student accounts as funds are
Financial received from all sources - loans, grants, paid scholarships.
I n f ormation Parents and students are expected to contribute to the cost of attendance according Note: Schedules concerning refund dates are sent to all students at the beginning of to their means. However, realizing that college educational expenses are a major part each semester. Students are asked to check their limestone.edu email addresses and LC Portal. Students are now issued a HigherOne refund card which must be activated once of a family’s budget, Limestone College provides an aid program of grants, loans, and received. New students are issued a HigherOne card after the first class charge is posted work to assist students who without financial aid would be unable to attend. to their account. LIMITATIONS STUDENT DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS Limestone College Financial Aid is limited to the direct cost of tuition, required fees, Students who have any unpaid accounts at the end of each semester, including such and room and board. A satisfactory Grade Point Average and total cumulative hours items as library fines, parking fines, and dormitory damage assessments, may not attend class for the next semester. Transcripts and diplomas are not issued unless all charges are necessary for the continuation of financial aid. No institutional financial aid will be are paid in full. granted to cover the cost of lab fees (except Presidential Scholar), fines, private music lessons, and/or private room charges. Limestone College reserves the right to report a delinquent account to a third party collection agency. There may be additional fees due to this process . Limestone College scholarships, grants, Limestone College Employment Program, and athletic awards are funds restricted to students enrolled in the campus regular Returned Checks day program as full-time, degree-seeking students unless the donor establishing the Checks which are returned to the Business Office for any reason must be taken care of immediately. There is a service charge of $25.00 for each returned check. Persons scholarship or fund specifies other criteria for eligibility. Any student who drops below whose checks are returned a third time lose their check cashing privileges. In addition, full-time status will lose eligibility for all Limestone College scholarships/grants. The payment by check will no longer be accepted. only exception is if it is the student's last semester prior to graduating, at which time, CHECK CASHING SERVICE all Limestone scholarships/grants will be reduced to reflect this status (i.e., 3/4 time During regular business hours and when funds are available, the Business Office students will receive 3/4 of Limestone College scholarships/grants). Staff is authorized to cash checks up to $100.00 with proper identification. Students are Limestone offers a limited number of $2300.00 scholarships to Extended Cam- strongly encouraged to open a personal checking account with any one of the several pus students. Students desiring to request this scholarship must write a letter to the local banks in Gaffney. Scholarship Committee stating why they should be awarded the scholarship. The Ex- Personal Expenses tended Campus scholarships are need based, and require a grade point average of 3.25. An exact estimate cannot be made regarding the cost of books, supplies, laundry, travel, and personal expenses. It is estimated that such expenses average about $3,000 APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL AID per year. The cost of medical or counseling services other than those provided by the To receive state and federal financial aid, all students must complete a Free Applica- College nurse must be paid by the student tion for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA).
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Financial need is calculated on an annual academic-year basis. Therefore, each AID AWARDS student or prospective student who desires financial assistance must complete the Offers of financial assistance are extended only to those persons who are accepted application process for each year of attendance. Applications are available online at for enrollment as degree seeking students for the academic year. The types and amounts www.fafsa.ed.gov. All students should complete these forms after January 1 and before of aid are determined by the Director of Student Financial Aid on the basis of a variety March 31 of each year. Most students applying for financial aid will need to complete of criteria, including demonstrated financial need. Students have the right to accept, the following form: refuse, or request revision of any part of their financial aid package. Free Application for Federal Student Aid: This form is used as an application Financial aid is awarded to qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, for all federal assistance including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental national origin, or handicap.
Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work Study, and South Carolina State I n f ormation Financial Tuition Grant. RENEWAL AND SATISFACTORY PROGRESS Applicants are strongly urged to check with local service clubs, churches or employ- To make satisfactory progress toward a degree and to remain in good academic Financial standing, a student must meet two criteria: I n f ormation ers about scholarships they might offer. These types of scholarships often go unused. Students should regularly check their high school's Guidance Office, bulletin boards, 1. Pass 67% of the courses attempted each semester. The chart below gives examples and newspapers for scholarship announcements. of completion requirements for attempted hours. Hours Attempted Requirement DEADLINES All required forms should be completed and mailed as soon as possible since most 3 Three hours aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for qualified applicants. Most financial 6 Five hours aid funds are limited and full financial assistance is not always possible. The priority 9 Seven hours deadline for the completed financial aid file (containing results of all applications) in 12 Nine hours the Student Financial Aid Office is March 31, prior to the academic year of attendance. 15 Eleven hours Applications received after this date will be processed according to date of receipt and 2. Achieve the minimum cumulative grade point average indicated below for the available funds. number of hours earned. To be eligible for the South Carolina Tuition Grant, students must be South Carolina Class Standing Credit Hours Minimum Cumulative GPA residents for the 12 months prior to registration and meet the academic eligibility re- Freshman 0-29 1.3 quirements. The eligibility requirements are that students must earn a minimum score Sophomore 30-59 1.6 of 900 on the SAT and be in the top 75% of their high school class. Application for this grant is automatically submitted when students complete the "FAFSA." However, this Junior 60-89 1.8 application must be processed PRIOR to June 30. Senior 90-123 2.0 Students who fail to meet these requirements will be placed on Academic Probation and granted one semester to regain eligibility. Students will retain their eligibility for federal aid during this probationary period. A student will not be allowed to maintain Title IV eligibility beyond 185 attempted credit hours (150% of Limestone College's graduation requirements). After being placed on probation, a student must complete four regular academic courses (12 semester hours) within one semester and achieve the appropriate Grade Point Average as stated above. Probation is automatically removed when the student meets the criteria for satisfactory progress. If the student fails to achieve good academic standing, the student will be suspended from the College.
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Students who fail to achieve the minimum academic standards of the College will TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE lose eligibility for Federal Aid. The Federal Title IV aid affected includes: Federal Financial Aid Federal Pell Grant Federal financial aid includes the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educa- Federal Work-Study tional Opportunity Grant, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford Loans, Federal Parent Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants PLUS Loan, and Federal College Work Study Program. Federal Perkins Loans Grants (Federal) Federal Stafford Loans, subsidized and unsubsidized Federal Pell Grant is awarded to undergraduate students who are enrolled in an Federal PLUS Loans eligible program, have not received a bachelor’s degree, and who demonstrate finan- I n f ormation
A student who is suspended from the College and who loses Federal Aid will, however, cial need. The amount of the grant is determined by the Federal Pell Grant Program Financial be afforded the opportunity to appeal if there are mitigating circumstances. To appeal based on the applicant’s family’s financial circumstances. a suspension and loss of Federal Aid, the student must write to The Appeals Commit- federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is awarded by the Director of Financial I n f ormation tee. The letter should be a very well written, typed, business letter. If the student is not Student Financial Aid to students demonstrating financial need. Students showing excep- tional need will be given first consideration for these grants as long as funds are available. familiar with writing a business letter, he/she is advised to seek assistance. In the body of the letter, the student should explain why his/her Grade Point Average has fallen Grants (South Carolina) Cherokee County Grant is for students who graduate from a Cherokee County below the minimums, what he/she will do to ensure that the Grade Point Average will high school or who have been a resident of Cherokee County for at least one year improve to meet the minimum standards, and request to be reinstated to the academic at the time of their first enrollment at Limestone College in the Day Program. program and to receive Federal Title IV aid. A student must also complete an "Appeal South Carolina Tuition Grant is awarded to academically eligible South Caro- of Financial Aid Consequence of Unsatisfactory Progress" and return it to the Director lina residents attending Limestone College on a full-time basis during the regular of Financial Aid. academic year. The amount of the South Carolina Tuition Grant is determined The decisions of The Appeals Committee are guided by the Federal Government by the South Carolina Tuition Grant Commission based on the applicant’s fam- ily’s financial circumstances. Students who fail to enroll full time during the mandate which states that a student who is not meeting minimum academic standards Fall semester forfeit their eligibility for the entire award year. Extended Campus is not eligible to receive Title IV aid. The Appeals Committee will make one of three students must be enrolled in two Term 5 classes (can be Classroom; Internet or a decisions. The three decisions are: combination of one Classroom and one Internet). Students who do not enroll as above stated forfeit the SC Tuition Grant for the award year. Extended Campus 1. Denial - The student's suspension is upheld. When this decision is rendered, the students must be enrolled in two consecutive classes to qualify for the SC Tuition student may reapply to The Appeals Committee after sitting out for one semester. Grant. Eligible students must be enrolled in 12 hours each semester. SC Tuition After one semester, should the Committee's decision be to readmit the student, the Grant does not give funding for classes taken in June or July. To be eligible to student may or may not receive Title IV aid. receive the full amount of SC Tuition Grant in the Fall Extended Campus students must be enrolled in two Term 5 courses and two Term 6 courses. To be eligible 2. Readmit without Title IV aid. to receive the full amount of SC Tuition Grant for the Spring Extended Campus 3. Readmit with Title IV aid. To be readmitted with Title IV aid, the reason the students must be enrolled in two Term 1 courses and two Term 2 courses. Students student failed to meet minimum academic standards must involve an extenuating receiving 100% of tuition paid by another entity are not eligible for the SC Tuition Grant. To be eligible to receive SC Tuition Grant funds, students must complete a circumstance such as (but not limited to) one or more of the following: death of an certification statement each year before November 15th. South Carolina Tuition immediate family member, personal or immediate family member's illness, divorce Grant funds in the spring semester will be split into two disbursements per the or legal separation, or change in work schedule. If the student is permitted to return new South Carolina Tuition Grant Regulation. to the College with or without Title IV aid, the student remains on probation and Legislative Incentives for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship is funded has only one semester to meet minimum academic standards. by the state and awarded to academically eligible South Carolina residents who
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graduated from a South Carolina High School. Students must meet 2 of the 3 William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program is designed to help students and following criteria: 1) Cumulative GPA of 3.0 based on the SC Uniform Grad- their families meet college cost. These loans are available to students and their ing Scale; 2) at least 1100 on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or 24 on the parents. The following loans are included in this program. American College Test (ACT); 3) Top 30% of their high school graduating class. Federal Direct Stafford Loans are student loans with repayment deferred until Test scores will be accepted through the June national test administration of the the student separates college or drops below half time status. SAT and ACT during the year of high school graduation. Eligibility requirements for sophomores, juniors, and seniors include a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and having Federal Direct Plus Loans are loans available to parents of dependent students. Ap- earned 30 semester credit hours during each previous year of college enrollment. plications for all of the above loans are available online at
Entrance Loan Counseling is required of each student who borrows Federal Financial LIFE Enhancement is funded by the state and awarded to academically eligible Direct Stafford Loans. Counseling must be completed before loans are disbursed. South Carolina residents that enrolled in an approved Math or Science major. Students may access the counseling session at
I n f ormation junior and senior year contingent on the student enrolling in 14 credit hours of Students enrolling who do not complete 60% of the semester will have their math/science in the freshman year. financial aid prorated for refund according to the Federal Government Return of Title IV Funds Policy. LIFE Scholarship has a four year window of eligibility. Students can only receive LIFE for four years from their first college enrollment date at any institution. Exit Loan Counseling is required by the Federal Government for all Student loan borrowers. This must be completed at the time of separation from the college or South Carolina HOPE Scholarship is awarded to South Carolina residents who prior to graduation. Graduating students will not receive their diplomas or tran- graduated from a South Carolina High School and have a minimum high school scripts until Exit Counseling has been completed. The Exit Counseling interview GPA of 3.0 but do not meet the requirements for SC Life Scholarship. can be accessed at www.studentloans.gov. Palmetto Fellows Scholarship is awarded to South Carolina residents who South Carolina Teacher Loans are available to students who are pursuing a graduated from a South Carolina high school and who score 1200 on SAT or teaching career. It is the responsibility of the students to determine whether they 27 on ACT, a 3.5 GPA on the SC uniform grading scale and be in the top 6% have met all the requirements for this loan (i.e. grade point average, state test of their high school graduating class. Palmetto Fellows Enhancement is funded scores, and class rank). by the state and awarded to academically eligible South Carolina residents that has enrolled in an approved Math or Science major. Students must be Palmetto Work-Study Programs Fellows eligible. Palmetto Fellows Enhancement is awarded in the sophomore, Work-Study allows the students to meet a portion of their financial need by working junior and senior year contingent on the student enrolling in 14 credit hours of at assigned tasks supervised by faculty, staff, or administrative personnel. Students will be paid each pay period for hours worked and approved by their supervisor. Time sheets math/science in the freshman year. must be turned in on time. Late time sheets will be audited for payment in the next pay- Multiple Scholarships ment period. The Work-Study Programs are only offered to Traditional Day Students. Students who are eligible for multiple academic, divisional, athletic, and/or special The Federal College Work-Study Program is for students demonstrating financial scholarships may receive awards totaling up to a maximum of full tuition and room need. Students must perform work to earn this aid. and board. This maximum includes all federal and state grants. The Limestone College Employment Program is for students with financial Loans need and/or special skills useful to Limestone College. Students must perform To receive loans, a student must enroll in and receive a grade for a minimum of six work to earn this aid. credit hours per semester (typically two courses). Information on financial aid is available by calling 1-800-795-7151, extension 6, Federal Perkins Loan is awarded to those students demonstrating need. Re- during normal College office hours or by writing to the Student Financial Aid Office, payment and interest are deferred until the borrower leaves college (withdraws, Limestone College, 1115 College Drive, Gaffney, South Carolina 29340. graduates, or becomes less than a half-time student). Available funds are very The following additional information is available upon request from the Student Fi- limited in this program. nancial Aid Office: descriptions of and eligibility criteria for all financial aid programs
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at Limestone College; procedures and forms for applying for such aid; criteria for con- The Black Alumni Scholarship Fund tinued eligibility; criteria for determining good standing and maintaining satisfactory The Jack and Sarah Gresham Blanton Endowment Fund progress; means and frequency of payment of awards; terms of loans including refund The Lillian Wolfe Bobo Scholarship Fund policy; general conditions and terms of student employment; and cost of attending the The Ryan and Myra Whelchel Bolt Scholarship Fund institution, including direct and indirect costs. The Walter W. Brown Scholarship Fund REFUND POLICY The Jimmy Caggiano Memorial Scholarship Fund Students withdrawing from school within the refund period will have institutional and The Georgiana Camp Foundation Fund state aid refunded according to the general refund policy of the College (See Page 25). This The Louise Phifer and Wofford B. Camp Scholarship Fund refund period is up to 42 days after classes begin. Federal assistance will be refunded as The Cargill-Strickland Scholarship Fund
The Richard W. and Margaret Thomson Carr Scholarship Fund I n f ormation
outlined in the Federal guidelines of each program. This refund period is up to 60% of Financial the semester (about 10-11 weeks after classes begin). The financial aid office recalculates The Carter-Campbell Scholarship Fund federal financial aid eligibility for students who withdraw, drop out, are dismissed or The J. J. and Mamie Ray Creech Scholarship Fund The Thomas and William Curtis Scholarship Fund Financial take a leave of absence prior to completing 60% of a semester. I n f ormation The Sadie Gray DeShields Scholarship Fund Free Application for Federal Student Aid and South Carolina State Tuition Grant, as The Ethel Chambers Dukes Scholarship Fund well as individual student financial aid information can be accessed on line at
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The Stouffer's Scholarship The Gordan Milton Adams Academic Scholarship Fund - This fund was established The Margaret Hamrick Stroble Scholarship Fund in July 2007 in memory of Gordon Milton Adams, Class of 1984, by his parents, Mar- The Julius C. and Laura M. Taylor Endowment Fund garet Bickel Adams and Horace Milton Adams. This scholarship provides assistance The Elizabeth Temple Scholarship Fund to deserving, financially disadvantaged students wanting to improve their lives through The Mary Wilks Thomas Scholarship higher education. The William Wilks Thomas Scholarship The Joy Pace Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund The Ouida Cox Bailey Scholarship - In 1955, Mr. P. S. Bailey started the Ouida The Roy W. and Kate Creech Wingo Endowment Fund Cox Bailey Scholarship fund to honor his wife, a former Limestone College student. The scholarship is awarded competitively to a freshman majoring in science and/or Limestone Fine Arts Scholarships mathematics and may be renewed.
Limestone College awards a number of Fine Arts Scholarships each year to students I n f ormation majoring in art, music, or theatre. The Vivian Elledge Ball Scholarship - This fund was established in 1998 for English Financial majors. It may be awarded to a freshman, a transfer student or an upperclassman who Fine arts faculty members recommend these scholarships in open competition to maintained a high school grade point average of 3.0 or better and must have declared a
Financial entering freshmen who possess special creative talent in art, theatre, and music. They
I n f ormation major in the humanities. The final determination of the recipient is based on financial are to be renewed annually provided the recipient is making satisfactory progress toward need. graduation as defined in the College Catalog. The Lilly Palmer Biscoe Endowed Scholarship – Funded by a charitable bequest from The fine arts scholarships are financed by contributions to the Annual Fine Arts Lilly Palmer Biscoe, this scholarship was established in 2011. The fund shall provide Scholarship Fund. Income from the following scholarship funds is pooled to support assistance to a student with financial need. these scholarships. The Dolly Nunnery Boney Scholarship - This fund was established in 1980 by Virginia The Carrie Anderson Arnold Scholarship Fund B. Mathis in honor of her mother, Dolly Nunnery Boney, an alumna of Limestone. A The Alvin Cain Scholarship Fund scholarship is awarded annually to a rising senior majoring in English or one of the The Martha Anne Cline Endowment Fund humanities. The recipient is selected by the Humanities faculty. The Birdsell and Helen Chesseman Corless Endowment Fund The Wade Hill and Beatrice Sarratt Humphries Scholarship Fund The Walter Eugene (Gene) Brown Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund– Family The Leonard-Fairey Scholarship Fund members and friends established this endowed fund as a permanent memorial to Gene The Inez Spears Littlejohn Scholarship Fund Brown. The scholarship will be available to award in the 2010-2011 academic year to The Mary Fultz Moore Piano Scholarship Fund incoming freshmen who earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 in high school. Special con- The Dorothy Richey Memorial Scholarship Fund sideration shall be given to Brown family descendants and Brown Packing employees The Martha Boyd Robbins Music Scholarship Fund and their children meeting the criteria. Consideration for residents of Cherokee County The Mary Hempleman Simpson Scholarship Fund may be given also. The scholarship will be renewable if the recipient remains in good academic standing. Athletic Grants Athletic Grants are awarded to traditional Day students who have demonstrated The Buice Realty Scholarship - This fund was established by Buice Realty for majors proficiency in the intercollegiate sports offered at the College. These grants are recom- in business administration. The award is made to a South Carolina freshman each year. mended by the Athletic Department and the amounts may vary, depending on the level The Jean Scott Byars Scholarship - Limestone alumna Jean Scott Byars, Class of of proficiency. In some circumstances, awards may be extended to MBA students. 1952, and members of her family started this scholarship which was available for the first time in 2003. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in art or education are Special Scholarships eligible to apply if they had a grade point average of 3.30 or better in high school. Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship – Offered by the Army, this scholarship offers a full tuition and fees scholarship to qualified students who have The Joan Cadieu Canady ’56 Memorial Scholarship – This fund was established in a 2.5 GPA or better. A student must pass the Army physical fitness test each semester, 2013 by Charles Cadieu in memory of his sister, Joan Cadieu Canady, a 1956 alumna of be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18-31 and be medically qualified. Each additional Limestone. An annual scholarship will be awarded each year to a female student enrolling year, the student must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. The scholarship also offers $600 for or currently enrolled full time from Cherokee County as a biology or chemistry major books and a monthly stipend up to $500.00. Limestone College will waive room and or enrolled in any pre-medical or medical programs. The scholarship may be awarded board charges for students who meet all the criteria for the ROTC Scholarship. to a qualifying freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior class student.
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The Ruth Gaffney Cadieu ’27 Memorial Scholarship- This fund was established in The Sara Robbs Copeland Memorial Science Scholarship (3 Awards) - These funds 2012 by Charles Cadieu in memory of his mother, Ruth Gaffney Cadieu, an alumna were established in June 1998, 2000, and 2002 by Charles A. Copeland in memory of of Limestone. An annual scholarship will be made each year to a current student or his wife, Sara Robbs Copeland. Mrs. Copeland graduated with a major in chemistry in incoming freshman that is enrolled fulltime from Cherokee County and is majoring in January 1946. The scholarships are available to female residents of Cherokee County, History or Elementary Education major. who have declared a major in natural sciences and who have an overall grade point The Louise Phifer Camp Americanism Scholarship - This scholarship was established average of 3.30 or better in high school. by Senator Strom Thurmond, as advisor to the John P. Gaty Charitable Trust, in 1976 The Lydia Louise Cox Endowed Scholarship Fund - This fund, established in August for worthy students with financial need, who are strong advocates of the private, free 2007 by Emily Bailey, niece of Miss Cox, was created to provide financial aid to a student enterprise, competitive system of government. It is awarded annually based on a com- enrolled in the Program for Alternative Learning Styles (PALS). The scholarship is award- petitive paper, submitted to the College, dealing with the advantages of the American
ed to a student who exemplifies merit and financial need as discerned by staff members. I n f ormation
free enterprise system. Financial The Barbara R. Cunning Memorial Scholarship - This fund was established in 2002 The Robert S. Campbell Merit Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded to an by Dr. Charles J. Cunning and his sons in memory of Barbara R. Cunning. The scholar- entering freshman who reflects high composite standardized test scores (minimum
Financial ship is available to students based on need. The recipient must be making satisfactory I n f ormation of 1100 SAT) and a strong academic achievement of 3.25 or higher in all high school academic progress, including earning appropriate credits toward graduation. If more academic subjects. The scholarship may be renewed each year for four years provided than one qualified candidate meets the criteria, preference will be given to that student the recipient maintains a 3.25 GPA and is in good standing. majoring in a medically related discipline. The Paul Casey Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship was established in 2013 The Laura Kathleen Dobson Scholarship - This fund was created in 1993 by Robert A. by Jean Casey in memory of her son, Paul Casey. Paul was a men’s lacrosse player Dobson III as a permanent memorial to his daughter, Laura Kathleen Dobson. Scholar- and team captain at Limestone prior to his death in 1994. An annual scholarship will ships are awarded annually to a female student working toward a degree in education. be awarded to a rising senior on the Men’s Lacrosse team who has a minimum GPA of 2.75 and who exhibits and exemplifies integrity, leadership, and unselfish service to The Ruth Moss Easterling Endowed Scholarship – The Blumenthal Foundation the team and the community. created this scholarship to honor Ruth Moss Easterling, a 1932 graduate of Limestone College. The scholarship is available to female students from the South who have an The Hugh A. Cathey Scholarship - Hugh Cathey, who was a Life Trustee of Limestone College, established this fund in 1989. Scholarships are awarded annually to rising interest in political science and public service. The recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA juniors or seniors with a 3.00 grade point average or better with a major in chemistry. and demonstrate leadership skills. The Christian Education and Leadership Scholarship - Scholarship assistance is The Faye Carter Edwards ’51 and G. Preston Edwards Endowed Scholarship available to students enrolled in the Christian Education & Leadership Program at Lime- This scholarship fund was initiated in November 2005 by Faye Carter Edwards, a 1951 stone College. Students may receive scholarship support of up to $2,000 in the freshman alumna, and her husband Dr. G. Preston Edwards. The scholarship will be awarded to year if they have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average in high school and meet other a sophomore, junior or senior full-time, traditional day student with financial need. qualifications. Students must submit a formal application, with appropriate letters of Preference will be given to females. The recipient shall be strongly committed to the recommendation. The scholarships, renewable each year, were started as a result of a concept of education as a public good rather than a private benefit. $1,000,000 gift to Limestone College from Robert A. Dobson, III and his wife, Beth. The S. B. Ezell Scholarship Fund - By a bequest in 1941, Mr. S. B. Ezell, established The Albert B. Cline Scholarship - This scholarship is to be awarded to entering fresh- four scholarships which cover the cost of tuition at Limestone College for female de- men from Cherokee County who graduate in the top third of their high school class scendants of his parents, John S. and M. Mahala Ezell. and have a high SAT score. The Charles Albert Farriss Memorial Scholarship Fund - Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fuller The George and Vee Cocoros Scholarship - Established in 1994 by George Cocoros, started this fund in 1985 as a memorial to Mr. Farriss who was a second year student at who was serving as a Trustee of Limestone College, the scholarship is awarded annu- Limestone at the time of his death in 1984. The scholarship is available to freshmen as ally to outstanding students. well as upper class students who meet the established criteria: a resident of Cherokee County; a dedicated Christian; a grade point average of 3.00 or better; and financial need. The Sara Robbs Copeland Memorial Art Scholarship (2 Awards) - These endowed funds, established on the date of their 50th and 51st wedding anniversaries by Charles A. The Eva June Foster Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund - Eva June Foster, an Copeland in memory of his wife, Sara Robbs Copeland, are available to female residents alumna of the class of 1955 and the College’s first Montague McMillan Professor of of Cherokee County, South Carolina, who have maintained an overall grade point average English, established this fund in 1981 as a pooled scholarship fund. Gifts added to the of 3.30 or better in high school, declared a major in art at Limestone College, and have fund over the years provided enough principal to endow the fund in 2003. The scholar- demonstrated an ability in art and qualities of good leadership, citizenship, and character. ship is awarded each year to a student majoring in an area of the performing arts; with
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first preference being given to a music major who has demonstrated his or her musical The Drada Pate Hoover Endowed Scholarship - Established in 2002 by Drada Pate ability and whose grade are indicative of success at Limestone. The recipient should Hoover, an alumna and a Trustee of Limestone College, this fund provides for four have a minimum GPA of 3.25 at the time of the scholarship award. Hoover Scholars annually. The scholarships are available to students who are in the top The Pearl Anderson Gore Endowed Scholarship Fund - Limestone alumna Jeanne 10% of their graduating class, who have scored 1200 or above on the SAT, and who Gore Fowler, Class of 1957, created this scholarship as a memorial for her mother, have a 3.5 grade point average. Recipients must maintain full-time student status with Pearl Anderson Gore. This award is made to a South Carolina female on the basis of a minimum 3.25 grade point average to retain the scholarship. financial need and academic merit. The Lois Daniels Horton Endowed Scholarship Fund – This fund was created by C. The Lemuel Clingman Greene, Sr. Annual Scholarship – This fund was established in R. Horton in honor of his mother, Lois Daniels Horton. The scholarship is available to 1992 by Ezma Greene Martin, in remembrance and honor of her father, the late Lemuel Horton descendants or Extended Campus Internet students. To qualify, students must
be enrolled full-time, must maintain a 3.0 GPA, and must remain in good academic I n f ormation
Clingman Greene, Sr. First preference for this scholarship shall be to a family member. If Financial no family member is attending Limestone, the award can be given to another individual. standing. Students must reapply for this scholarship each academic year. The individual needs to demonstrate potential for service in church and community, Carrie Gaffney Hughes ’27 Memorial Scholarship- This fund was established in
Financial who shows academic promise and who is exemplary in conduct. 2012 by Charles Cadieu in memory of his aunt, Carrie Gaffney Hughes, an alumna I n f ormation The Penni Oncken Griffin Social Work Scholarship – Established in 2005 by of Limestone. An annual scholarship will be made each year to a current student or Limestone College President, Dr. Walt Griffin, in honor of his wife, Penni, who served incoming freshman that is enrolled fulltime from Cherokee County and is majoring in as Director of the Social Work Program at Limestone. The scholarship is available to History or Elementary Education major. sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and have been The Kate Settle and Sam Hughes Scholarship Fund - Mrs. Hughes, a Limestone accepted into the Social Work program. Selection is based on need and academic merit. graduate of the Class of 1934, and her husband established this fund in 1984 to recognize The scholarship may be renewed annually if a cumulative GPA of 2.5 is maintained and students for outstanding academic achievement. the student is involved with Social Work Department activities. The recipient will be selected by the Chair of the Social Work Department. Both Day and Extended Campus The Louise Pettit Jones ’37 Endowed Scholarship – The scholarship was established in students are eligible. 2004 through a charitable bequest by Louise Pettit Jones, a 1937 alumna. The scholarship is available to Limestone juniors or seniors who are South Carolina residents, prefer- The Jean Humphries Guthrie Scholarship - This scholarship was established in 2001 ably from Cherokee County, majoring in music, and maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or better, by Jack Guthrie in honor of his wife, an alumna of Limestone College, Class of 1943. with demonstrated financial need. Eligible students must have good moral character The endowment supports scholarships for mathematics majors from South Carolina or and be active in church. The scholarship is renewable annually if all criteria are met. the Piedmont area of North Carolina. The Elizabeth Jones Jordan Endowed Scholarship - The A. Foster Jordan Family es- The Ramona Westbury Hale Scholarship - This endowed scholarship was established tablished this fund in 2005 in memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Jones Jordan, graduate of Lime- in 1997 by Ramona Westbury Hale, Limestone College graduate, Class of 1941. Schol- stone College in 1926. It is available to an incoming female freshman from Union Coun- arships are awarded annually to students who have decided to pursue a college major ty, South Carolina, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher with financial in English at Limestone. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 in high school and need. Recipient must also be a graduate of a high school in Union County, South Carolina. an interest in and love for literature are required of recipients. The Emil Leskanic Baseball Scholarship Fund - This scholarship fund was established The Mary Elizabeth Hartzog Hamrick Endowed Scholarship Fund – The scholar- in 1998 by Jesse Leskanic in honor of his father, Emil Leskanic. The scholarship will ship fund was initiated in 1989 by friends of Mary Elizabeth Hartzog Hamrick as a be awarded to student athletes who excel in the game of baseball, are good citizens, memorial for her service to Limestone as a devoted alumna and friend of the College. and are successful in their academic studies. The scholarship will be available to award in the 2010-2011 academic year to an incom- ing freshman who earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 and graduated from Gaffney High The Ruth Wolfe Linville Scholarship - A scholarship established in 2001, after the School. Special consideration for residents of Cherokee County may be given also. death of Ruth Wolfe Linville '29, that provides scholarship aid to students majoring in The scholarship will be renewable if the recipient remains in good academic standing. History or in one of the social sciences at Limestone College. In addition to the major, consideration will be given to the applicant's financial need and academic record in The Oliver D. Hamrick Scholarship Fund - Created in 1986 by Edna Hipps Hamrick high school. and Hamrick Corporation as a memorial to Oliver D. Hamrick, the founder of Hamrick's. Scholarships are available on the basis of financial need and academic merit and may The Margaret Poole Littlejohn Scholarship Fund - This fund was established in 1974 be renewed annually provided the recipients maintain at least a "C" average and make by Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr., in honor of his wife, an alumna of the class of 1950. The satisfactory progress toward graduation. fund supports a scholarship for a music major.
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The Stuart Jacob Long Memorial Scholarship Fund - The fund was initiated in 1989 The Victoria Mell Newton Endowed Scholarship – The scholarship was established by Kenneth E. Long, a 1970 alumnus and Margaret McAlister Vernon, a 1969 alumna through a charitable bequest by Ralph Newton Wilcox, nephew of Victoria Mell Newton, as a memorial to Stuart Jacob (Jake) Long at the time of his death in 1989. Class of 1936. The scholarship will be awarded to a student annually involved in the The Claude V. Marchbanks Endowed Scholarship - The endowed fund was estab- Christian Education and Leadership Program. lished in 1989 by 1979 alumnus and former trustee Dr. Claude V. Marchbanks. The The Virginia Norton Music Scholarship - This fund was established in 1983 by Martha fund shall provide assistance to a student with financial need. Virginia Norton Caldwell, a 1965 alumna, in honor of her mother, Virginia Norton. It The Frances Tobiola Martin Memorial Scholarship - This fund was created in 1995 is awarded annually to a rising junior or senior majoring in voice or piano. to provide scholarships for students entering Limestone College as freshmen with dem- The Bright Gresham Parker Music Scholarship Fund - This scholarship fund was
onstrated financial need. Mrs. Martin graduated from Limestone in 1933. initiated in May, 1990 by Bright G. Parker and E. Raymond Parker. This scholarship I n f ormation Financial The Nancy Spencer Mathis Christian Education Endowed Scholarship Fund – shall be for students, preferably from Cherokee County, who are majors in church music This scholarship was given in honor of Nancy Spencer Mathis by her husband, Roy and/or piano, but may be used for other music areas if there is a great need.
Financial Mathis. The endowed fund will provide a scholarship annually to a student involved in
I n f ormation The Perry-Bryan Family Leadership and Service Business Endowed Scholarship the Christian Education and Leadership Program. Established in the summer of 2005, the Perry-Bryan Family Business Scholarship was The Sarah C. McCall Scholarship - Funded by a charitable bequest from Earnest H. established by Mrs. Ida Belle Perry in memory of her late husband, Joseph Jarrel Perry, McCall, this scholarship was established in 2001 and is available to students who are Jr., and in honor of her grandson, Wheeler Bryan, Jr. (Class of 2003). The scholarship majoring in education. Recipients must meet all teacher education requirements. is available to rising juniors or seniors, majoring in accounting, economics, general business, management, or marketing who must maintain a cumulative grade point The Trent E. McSwain Endowed Scholarship – Mrs. Sylvia Jean McSwain initiated average of 3.0, provide two letters of recommendation, and submit an essay outlining this fund in June 2006 in honor of her son, Trent, a graduate of the Class of 2006. The scholarship is available to a deserving student majoring in music and making satisfactory their scholastic and leadership goals. academic progress. Eligible recipients may be of any class standing. The scholarship The Katherine Pfohl Music Scholarship - First awarded in 1984, this scholarship will be awarded based on recommendations from the Chair and faculty of the music is designated for a student majoring in voice or choral music education, and was es- department. tablished by Elizabeth Smith Acree, a graduate of the class of 1942. The scholarship The Ethel H. Merritt Scholarship - This scholarship was established in October 2000 honors Miss Katherine Pfohl, a 1935 graduate of Limestone who was a member of the by Ethel Howard Merritt, '29 and was funded through a charitable bequest. The primary music faculty for fifteen years. criteria for awarding the scholarship is financial need of the applicant. The James White Rector and Emmie Evans Rector Scholarship - This scholarship The Cecilia Meetze Moore - Dorthy Dicks Oliver Scholarship - This scholarship was fund was initiated in December, 1994 by Emmie Evans Rector, Professor Emerita established by William J. Moore '57 and his wife, Louise Oliver Moore '61, in honor of of Physical Education and Education at Limestone College. The scholarship will be their mothers. The award will be made to an incoming freshman from Cherokee County awarded to an upperclassman majoring in physical education, with a grade point aver- enrolled in the Christian Education & Leadership Program who must meet the continu- age of 3.5 or above. ing requirements established by the program in 2000. As long as the student remains The Iva and Perry Reece Endowed Scholarship - Established in 2005 by Sherman in good standing in the Christian Education & Leadership Program, the student will L. Reece in honor of his parents, Iva and Perry Reece, this fund provides scholarship receive the scholarship through graduation. If a student from Cherokee County is not assistance to a long term resident of Cherokee County, South Carolina and graduate of available, a student from South Carolina is to be awarded the scholarship and receive a Cherokee County, South Carolina high school. all the benefits previously described. The Thomas Henry Robelot ’37 Endowed Scholarship – Mrs. Thomas H. (Dorothy) The Mintz-Sanders Scholarship - Established in 2001 by James R. Sanders, Jr., to honor Robelot and her children established this fund in memory of her husband and their father his mother (Jane Mintz Sanders '43), his aunt (Betty Mintz '41), and his grandmother in 2001. The scholarship is available to male students enrolled at Limestone College (Virgie Wilson Mintz), this scholarship is available to Limestone students planning a career in teaching. First preference is to Cherokee County residents with financial need. who reside in the Upstate region of South Carolina with financial need. A high school GPA of 3.00 is required. This scholarship may be continued through J M Smith Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund - Established in December 2008 graduation if the student meets all requirements for education majors. by the J M Smith Foundation and available for award for the 2010-2011 academic
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year. The scholarship will support the academic program at Limestone College. To be in theatre with financial need. If there are no students that meet the requirements, the eligible, students must be enrolled full-time in the traditional day program; and must scholarship may be awarded to a student majoring in the fine arts with financial need. have declared a major in the Computer Science and Information Technology field with The Barbara Gladden Vogel Scholarship This fund was established in 2001 by Bar- a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship may be renewed as long as the student remains bara Gladden Vogel, a 1951 graduate of Limestone College. The endowment supports in good academic standing. scholarships for students majoring in Social Work. The Gaffney Rotary Student Scholarship Fund - This fund awards four-$1000.00 The M. C. Wicht, Sr. Scholarship Fund - This fund was established in 1989 by Dr. scholarships each year, one in each student class (freshman, sophomore, junior, and M. C. Wicht, Jr. in honor of Dr. M. C. Wicht, Sr., deceased, Professor Emeritus of senior). These are renewable to students residing in Cherokee County as long as they Mathematics at North Georgia College. This scholarship shall be presented to a student are funded. Freshman students must have maintained a "B" or higher average in high majoring in one of the sciences, with first priority being to biology majors. I n f ormation
school. Upperclassmen must have a Grade Point Average of 2.75 or higher. The Patricia Williams Willis Endowed Scholarship – This fund was established in Financial The Nani Lou (Self) Cooper Academic Scholarship - This endowed scholarship was es- May 2010 by Dr. John Willis in honor of his wife, Pat Williams Willis, Class of 1955. tablished on August 17, 1999 by Betsy and Robert S. "Bob" Campbell honoring Nani Lou Mrs. Willis is a loyal and dedicated alumna of Limestone College. The scholarship Financial provides assistance to a student who exemplifies academic merit and financial need as I n f ormation (Self) Cooper in recognition of her 32 plus years as an employee of Limestone College. The scholarship is available to students majoring in Elementary Education. The student discerned by the scholarship committee. must have maintained an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better in high school, must The John Harold Wolfe Memorial Scholarship - Ruth Wolfe Linville, Class of 1929, be enrolled in the Day Program at Limestone, and must have demonstrated qualities of established this fund in 1985 as a memorial to her brother, Dr. John Harold Wolfe, good leadership, citizenship, character, and a genuine interest in her/his chosen field. who served as Professor of History at Limestone from 1943 to 1946. Criteria for the The Frank and Mary Sheldon Memorial Mathematics Scholarship - This scholarship scholarship include class rank, grade point average, and SAT or comparable test scores. is to be awarded to mathematics majors. The ideal candidate will have earned at least a South Carolina National Guard College Assistance Program (CAP) 3.0 GPA in high school and must maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher at Limestone College. For active duty South Carolina National Guard members, this grant covers up to $4500 The Mary Hempleman Simpson Endowed Scholarship Fund – This scholarship fund per year for tuition, fees, books and expenses incurred during enrollment in a degree was originally established in 1982 as a pooled fund scholarship by the Limestone College seekingprogram at Limestone College. Recipients must be in good standing with the faculty and friends to honor Mary Hempleman Simpson upon her retirement from full- National Guard and maintain satisfactory academic progress at Limestone College. time teaching. Mrs. Simpson was Associate Professor of Music Education at Limestone Recipients must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. A CAP application must be College from September 1962 until May 1982. The scholarship was recently endowed completed by the student and certified by the National Guard before payment is made. through a bequest to the College. The scholarship will be available to award in the 2010- Inquiries regarding academic scholarships should be made to the Director of Student 2011 academic year to a qualified music major who has been admitted to the College. Financial Aid. Institutional scholarship assistance may be available to Limestone stu- dents for a period not to exceed ten (10) semesters. Under extenuating circumstances, The Mary Hilley Sizemore Endowed Scholarship Fund – The family of Mary Emma a student may petition the Vice President for Academic Affairs for an extension of Hilley Sizemore established an endowed scholarship in honor of her 90th birthday and scholarship assistance which in no case may exceed an additional two (2) semesters. her life. Mrs. Sizemore was unable to complete her education at Limestone due to the effects of the Great Depression. Although she was unable to return to finish her degree, Extended Campus Program Scholarships she maintained a deep love for and commitment to Limestone College. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to qualified, currently enrolled students whose needs These scholarships are for the Extended Campus students and are based on merit are not met by financial aid and are in circumstances that otherwise might prevent them and financial need. Guidelines for the Extended Campus Scholarship Program Scholar from completing their college education. ships are as follows: The Thompson Memorial Scholarship – This fund was established in March 2006 in 1. Twenty-four $2300 scholarships will be awarded to the Extended Campus memory of Bo Thompson. The scholarship was established by his wife, Tisha Thompson, students divided by areas based on enrollment: to honor his philosophy of sharing blessings with those in need. The annual award will be a. Upstate – Gaffney, Greer provided to a qualifying freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior enrolling or enrolled in b. Columbia the Program for Alternative Learning Styles, with a GPA between 2.0 and 3.0 and financial c. Charleston need. Students from Cherokee County, South Carolina should be given first preference. d. Lowcountry – Florence, Kingstree, North Augusta, Yemassee The Ann Chafee Turbyfill Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2010 by Robert R. e. Internet Turbyfill, Jr., in memory of his wife, this scholarship is available to students majoring 2. A student may receive this scholarship only once each year.
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3. To be eligible for this scholarship a student must: a. Submit a letter or email to the Scholarship Committee STUDENT LIFE demonstrating merit and financial need. The mailing address is: STUDENT SERVICES Financial Aid Office The Office of Student Services oversees areas which affect student life on the campus. Limestone College, These areas include residence life, student activities, career services, counseling, health 1115 College Drive services, campus chaplain, campus organizations, and student conduct. Gaffney, SC 29340 CONDUCT Email is [email protected]. Limestone College has the right and responsibility to define and to enforce accept- b. Have successfully accumulated a total of 60 semester hours with at able standards of student conduct. These behaviors are described in the Student Conduct least 12 semester hours at Limestone College. Code and are published in the student handbook (The Gaslight). Violations of the Student c. Have a GPA of 3.25 or above. Conduct Code are handled by the Office of Student Services in accordance with the 4. The scholarship will be given to students enrolled full-time (12 semester judicial processes outlined in the student handbook and may result in Social Probation F inancia l
I nformation hours and annually for 24 hours) each semester. A credit of $1,150 will or Suspension. The judicial process includes a statement of student rights, appellate be applied to the fall semester and the spring semester of the student’s procedures, and potential penalties. account after 12 semester hours have been completed in each semester RESIDENCE LIFE (usually in September and February). The College provides residential facilities and a residence life program for its students. Student Life All students who have earned less than 90 hours or are under 21 years of age are required to live in residence halls unless they reside with their immediate family (parent, step- parent, brother or sister over the age of 21, grandparents and step-grandparents) living within a 50-mile radius of the College and are commuting from home. Living on campus provides many developmental opportunities that result from the experience of living in a residence hall community. Programming in the residence halls on substance abuse, self-defense, wellness, and other issues also provide opportunities for personal growth and development. The College employs Resident Directors for the residence halls to oversee management of the facilities and to coordinate the residence life program. Students are employed as Resident Assistants to aid the Office of Student Services with general programming and residence life duties, as well as peer advising. SECURITY The College employs trained public safety officers to provide security on the campus. The officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Security is also available to provide escort service in addition to routine security tasks. The Campus Security Act of 1990 mandates that a security report is provided annu- ally to summarize any crimes that may have occurred during the preceding calendar year. This report is available in the Office of Student Services or it may be assessed via the internet at
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AND SERVICES STUDENT ACTIVITIES All day students admitted to Limestone must provide a completed "Medical History and The Office of Student Services is responsible for a full-range of opportunities in Physical Examination" form and a copy of immunization records. No students are permitted student activities. These opportunities include clubs, organizations, and a variety of to register for or to attend classes without this information being on file in the nurse's office. social activities such as dances and concerts. The Limestone Activity Board and the A nurse is available during posted hours. All illnesses should be reported to the nurse Student Government Association plan and promote campus events and special activities. or the Office of Student Services. The Office of Student Services and the Campus Nurse will assist students in coordinating their care, which may include being to a local doc- RECREATION AND SPORTS tor, or, if the illness is serious, to the local hospital or being sent home to recover. The Limestone College offers one of the finest small college athletic complexes in the expense for medical treatment from local providers is the responsibility of the student. Southeast, which includes the following: an indoor Olympic pool, eight lighted ten- nis courts, a tennis pavilion, soccer fields, lacrosse fields, a gymnasium, baseball and COUNSELING SERVICES softball fields, and a jogging trail. The Walt Griffin Physical Education Center and the The Sib Collins Counseling Center provides services to assist students in resolving Timken East fitness facilities are open to all faculty, staff, and students. personal issues and concerns. This service is provided by a qualified counselor, and Organized sports exist on an intramural and intercollegiate basis. Limestone participates confidentiality in all matters is assured. in intercollegiate cross country (women and men), volleyball (women and men), softball, PERSONAL LIABILITY soccer, baseball, lacrosse (women and men), tennis, golf (women and men), swimming (women and men), basketball (women and men), wrestling, and track and field (women
The College is not responsible for students’ personal property on the campus. Students Student Life and parents should make arrangements to obtain insurance coverage for personal belongings. and men), field hockey. Limestone is a member of the Blue Grass Mountain Conference (women’s and men's swimming), Conference Carolinas, and NCAA Division II. Career SErvices CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS Student Life The Career Services Office assists students and alumni with career planning and placement services. Career Services offers a variety of resources to assist with all stages Calciid Staff (yearbook) of the career planning process; opportunities include career counseling and occupational Candelabra Staff (art and literary magazine) information, job shadowing, workshops and individual assistance on resumes and cover Alpha Chi (National College Honor Scholarship Society) letters, mock interviews, graduate school information, and job fairs. Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society Alpha Phi Sigma (National Criminal Justice Honor Society) Alpha Psi Omega, the honors society for theater Athletic Training Student Organization Campus Crusades for Christ * Criminal Justice Student Organization * Christian Education and Leadership Program (CELP) Chi Alpha Sigma (National Athletic Academic Honor Society) * Fellowship of Christian Athletes Honors Program International Business Club I Pan Band Limestone College Community Chorus Limestone College Jazz Ensemble Limestone College Show Choir Limestone College Wind Ensemble * Limestone Activities Board (LAB) Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society, Rho Iota Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Physical Education Club
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* Psychology Club FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT Marching Saints The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 affords students Science Club certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include: Sigma Beta Delta (National Business Honor Society) * Student Government Association 1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) of the day the College receives a request for access. Students should submit to * Student Organization of Social Workers the Registrar, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Academic Dean, or other Students in Free Enterprise (S.I.F.E.) appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to * Student Alumni Leadership Council* inspect. The College official to whom the request was submitted shall advise The National Association for Music Education the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed. * Registered Organizations (requires a constitution). All other listed organizations 2. The right to request the College to correct records which the student believes are considered student activities and do not require a constitution. to be inaccurate or misleading. The students should write the College official STUDENT GOVERNMENT Association responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate. If the College decides not to amend The Student Government Association (SGA) of Limestone College has a long and the record as requested by the student, the College will notify the student of
distinguished history dating back to 1898. The purpose of the SGA is to serve as a the decision and advise the student of his/her right to a formal hearing. After Student Life laboratory for the development of leadership and organizational skills, attitudes, and the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or methods of democratic citizenship. eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth All day students on the Gaffney Campus are members of SGA and may choose to his or her view about the contested information. Student Life run for election as executive or class officers or to serve on the Limestone Activities 3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information Board (LAB). Student concerns are addressed by SGA and various activities, including contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA dances and concerts, are projects of the LAB. authorizes disclosure without consent. Under the provisions of the Family Edu- The Student Government Association is an organization provided by the College cational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, students have the right to withhold the Administration for the day students on the Gaffney Campus of Limestone College. disclosure of Directory Information. Students should consider very carefully The officers of the SGA are elected representatives of their campus constituents. As the consequences of any decision to withhold Directory Information. Should an agency of the College, SGA follows the same rules, regulations, and financial pro- a student decide to inform the institution not to release Directory Information, cedures as all other offices of the College. The SGA is a registered organization which any future requests for such information from non-institutional persons or requires a constitution. organizations will be refused. CULTURAL EVENTS The institution will honor requests to withhold the information listed below but The College offers a variety of programs by visiting artists and lecturers, recitals, cannot assume responsibility to contact students for subsequent permission to art exhibits, concerts, plays, and the Cherokee County Arts Council Series. Students release them. The institution assumes no liability for honoring instructions that of Limestone College are not charged admission to these events. such information be withheld. COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school Limestone College complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person em- All rules, regulations, and procedures dealing with admission policies, treatment of ployed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or students and employment have been evaluated and found to be in compliance with support staff position (including security personnel and health staff); a person Title IX guidelines. For more information about Limestone College's policies which or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney, audi- are in accordance with Title IX, policies prohibiting discrimination and sexual harass- tor, or collection agent); or a student serving on an official committee, such as ment, and for a description of grievance procedures, please visit www.limestone.edu/ a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in know-your-rights. performing his or her tasks.
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A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to photographers under contract to the College, including candid photography. This review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibil- information may be released to anyone at any time unless the student requests, ity. Upon request, the College discloses education records without consent to in writing to the Registrar, that such information be withheld. Students who have officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. [NOTE: questions or who wish to withhold permission to publish certain information FERPA requires an institution to make a reasonable attempt to notify the student of the records request unless the institution states in its annual notification that should write the registrar’s office. it intends to forward records on request.] Internet Forums The material that students in Internet classes may access online in chat rooms, bulletin FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR & 99.31): boards, or unofficial web pages are not officially sponsored by Limestone College. The United States Constitution's rights of free speech apply to all members of our commu- · School officials with legitimate educational interest; nity regardless of the medium used. Limestone College disclaims all liability for data, · Other schools to which a student is transferring; information or opinions expressed in these forums. · Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes; · Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student; · Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school; Student Complaint Procedure · Accrediting organizations; A student complaint is defined as any dissatisfaction occurring as the result of a Student Life · To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; student’s belief that any academic or non-academic situation affects the student un- · Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and justly or inequitably. The student has the right to raise a complaint and to have that · State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific Student Life complaint considered with courtesy and objectivity, in a timely fashion, and without State law. fear of prejudicial treatment. The following procedures are applicable for a student with 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning a complaint.• The student should first discuss the matter with the person or persons alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The directly involved, in an attempt to resolve the complaint through informal discussion. name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: The student should make his/her advisor aware of the situation if the advisor is not Family Policy Compliance Office directly involved. U.S. Department of Education • If there is no resolution, the student should discuss the matter with the 400 Maryland Avenue, SW appropriate first level supervisor or administrator both verbally and in writing. Washington, DC 20202-4605 The written statement should include a narrative of the situation and the As required by FERPA, Limestone College hereby informs current students of its individual with whom the discussion took place. If no resolution is reached, the intent to respond to legitimate, third-party requests for the following information: student may then present a written complaint to the appropriate vice president (1) legal name(s) during periods of attendance; (2) date and place of birth; (3) or the athletic director. dates of attendance and actual or projected date of graduation; (4) degrees awarded • If reconciliation has not been achieved, the student may then schedule an and honors received, including the dean’s list and honor roll; and (5) participation in officially recognized activities and intercollegiate sports. For official college appointment with the executive vice president, after submitting a written publications and certain types of news media releases, “directory information” complaint to him/her. includes: (1) legal name and address of the student; (2) name and address of the • If after meeting with the executive vice president, the complaint is not parent(s), spouse, or legal guardian; (3) date and place of birth; (4) major field of reconciled, then the student may schedule an appointment with the President study; (5) participation in officially recognized activities and sports; (6) weights of the College. and heights of members of athletic teams; (7) dates of attendance, honors and awards received, enrollment status, and the most recent previous educational For student complaints concerning grades or academic integrity, please refer to the institution attended by the student; and (8) photographs made by the College or current Gaslight Handbook.
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When serious weaknesses are found, the student must complete one or more GENERAL EDUCATION proficiency courses of instruction in basic mathematical skills including REQUIREMENTS arithmetic and/or algebra. Such a student will not be permitted to enroll in a REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION college-level mathematics course until the proficiency courses are successfully completed. To graduate from Limestone College a student must successfully complete a mini- All Extended Campus students must take Mathematics 093 as a prerequisite to mum of 123 credit hours for a baccalaureate degree or 62 credit hours for an associate Mathematics 115 and 116, unless exempted by the following: A passing score degree with a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average, including the Verbal and Quantitative is obtained on the Mathematics placement exam; or the student transfers a Skills Requirements, the Writing Intensive Courses, the General Education Program, mathematics course from a regionally accredited college with a grade of "C" the Critical Thinking Requirement, the Assessment Examinations, the Application for or higher. Students are required to be continually enrolled in developmental Degree form, and a major program. A student is also required to have at least a 2.0 mathematics until this requirement is met. (Note: Students achieving an SAT grade point average in the major field. The final 31 credit hours of the baccalaureate score of 550 on the Quantitative Skills section or equivalent ACT score are not degree and the final 16 credit hours of the associate degree must be Limestone College required to take the College Quantitative Skills placement exam.) courses. For students who are involved in a Military Program recognized by Limestone College, this requirement may be waived. II. Achieving Writing Excellence (AWE) Writing Intensive Courses The AWE Program aims to build a community of college writers who are I. Verbal and Quantitative Skills Requirements equipped to communicate professionally within their chosen disciplines. A. Each student will successfully complete a three-hour course in critical analysis Through the AWE Program, Limestone faculty incorporates writing into the and informed verbal expression (English 102) with a grade of “C” or better as instructional format of a course. These writing intensive courses are called well as a course in public speaking (English 105) with a grade of "C" or better. AWE courses. An AWE course integrates informal, formal, and reflective A student must be enrolled continuously in a communication skills course until writing and approaches writing as a process. Writing is an integral part of the English 102 is successfully completed. Each student who has not completed learning process in AWE courses; through this process of writing and learn- General E Ducation
the equivalent of the Limestone College communication requirement will take ing, students develop professional written communication skills. Students R equirements a written verbal skills examination during orientation. If major deficiencies pursuing a baccalaureate degree must complete five AWE courses (15 credit are assessed, additional course work will be established as a prerequisite to hours) to complete the AWE writing intensive portion of the General Educa- English 101. Students required to take English 090 or English 091 must be tion requirement. Students pursuing an associate degree must complete three
R equirements continuously enrolled in the course until the proficiency level is reached. A AWE courses (9 credit hours) to complete the AWE writing intensive portion
General E Ducation student must successfully complete English 101 with a grade of “C” or better of the General Education requirement. Students who transfer to Limestone as a prerequisite for English 102; English 102 and English 105 must also be with AA or AS degrees from regionally accredited colleges or universities completed with a grade of “C” or better to satisfy the verbal skills requirement. will have satisfied all General Education AWE writing intensive requirements. All Extended Campus students must take English 091, as a prerequisite to All transfer students are required to complete at least one AWE Course in English 101, unless exempted by the following: A passing score is obtained the major. Courses which are AWE courses are identified by a “W” in the course number. on the English placement examination; or the student transfers an English 101 course from a regionally accredited college with a grade of "C" or higher. III. General Education Requirements Students must successfully complete English 101 with a grade of “C” or better A. Baccalaureate Degrees as a prerequisite for English 102; English 102 and English 105 must also be In addition to earning 123 credit hours with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, candidates completed with a grade of “C” or better to satisfy the verbal skills requirement. for all baccalaureate degrees are required to complete the general education NOTE: English 090, 091and Mathematics 092, 093 count as three hours requirements of the College. The general education component is basic to the credit. However, these hours are not included in the hours required to graduate. many learning experiences offered in higher education and aims to assist in the B. Each student will demonstrate a minimum level of competency in mathemati- realization of the goals and purposes of the College. Specifically, the general cal skills. Competency may be demonstrated by successful completion of an education requirement is intended to provide the student a liberal education institutional test which each entering student will take during orientation. which encourages the development of informed involvement in the changing
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world, to develop an appreciation of different modes of learning, and to develop Competency in Critical Thinking awareness of an integrated core of knowledge. All students seeking an associate degree at Limestone College must achieve com- The general education requirements cover the main areas of academic study petence in critical thinking. Students are expected to demonstrate critical thinking which the College considers to be basic for a well educated person. Each through analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing diverse perspectives. When a student will satisfy this requirement by successfully completing the critical student transfers into Limestone College with an Associate of Arts or Associate of thinking requirement (6 credit hours) and a minimum of 33 hours as described Science degree from another regionally accredited college or university, this criti- in the following section. Semester hours completed in the General Education cal thinking requirement is not waived along with general education requirements. Requirement may be counted toward the requirements for a major field of Students who successfully complete the following courses will satisfy the critical study. thinking requirement for students seeking an associate degree: ID 100 or ID 201. A student is required to fulfill the general education requirements which are in effect at the time of his/her initial enrollment as a degree seeking student. C. General Education Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) and Required If a student returns to Limestone College after being unenrolled for a period Courses for Baccalaureate and Associate Degrees of 36 months, the student must complete the general education requirements • Comprehend and articulate complex ideas in speech and writing, adapting the in effect when he/she reenrolls. message to the audience, situation, purpose, and occasion. (6-9 hours required) EN 101 and 102 (or 103); and 105. If 103 is taken, 103 and 105 are required Competency in Critical Thinking All students seeking a baccalaureate degree at Limestone College must achieve • Comprehend, demonstrate, or articulate the value inherent in a literary creation. competence in critical thinking. Students are expected to demonstrate critical (3 hours required). One course selected from: EN 201,202, 203, 204, 205, 206, thinking through analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing diverse perspectives. 220, 311 When a student transfers into Limestone College with an Associate of Arts • Comprehend, demonstrate, or articulate the value inherent in an artistic, musical, or Associate of Science degree from another regionally accredited college or or dramatic creation. (3 hours required) AR 101, 102, 103, 200, 202, 208, 210,
university, this critical thinking requirement is not waived along with general 211, 213, 240; MU 100, 101, 104, 205, 208 any ME course; EN 240, 340; PE General E Ducation education requirements. Students who successfully complete the following 135,136, 137, 138; TH 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, 204 R equirements courses will satisfy the critical thinking requirement for baccalaureate students. • Use historical perspectives to analyze past events; and use social, political, Two courses are required: ID 100 or ID 201; and ID 301. global, or cultural perspectives from study in the social sciences or foreign languages to analyze present day issues, and forces shaping the future.(6 hours R equirements B. Associate Degrees
General E Ducation required)One course selected from: HI 110, 111, 112, 113, 214. Another course In addition to earning 62 credit hours with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, candi- selected from: BA 103; EC 204, 211, EC/HI 350; HI 110, 111, 112, 113, 214, dates for all associate degrees are required to complete the general educa- 303, 310, 311, 312, 321, 325, 334, 338, 341, 344, 345, 346; HC 311; IS 150; tion requirements of the College. The general education component is basic PO 242, 243, 341, 342; any foreign language; SO 201, PS 101, SW 101, CJ201 to the many learning experiences offered in higher education and aims to assist in the realization of the goals and purposes of the College. Specifi- • Demonstrate accurate calculating abilities and apply logical reasoning skills to cally, the general education requirement is intended to provide the student a solve quantitative problems. (3 hours required). One course selected from: MA liberal education which encourages the development of informed involve- 110, 115, 116, 122, 150, 200, 205 ment in the changing world, to develop an appreciation of different modes • Apply the scientific method as an analytical problem solving or general inquiry of learning, and to develop awareness of an integrated core of knowledge. model and integrate scientific principles and appropriate information technolo- The general education requirements cover the main areas of academic study gies into the student’s field of study. (7 hours required). One lab science (4 which the College considers to be basic for a well educated person. Each student hours) and one computer science (100-level and above) (3 hours) will satisfy this requirement by completing the critical thinking requirement • Develop skills and abilities in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains (3 credit hours) and a minimum of 33 hours as described in the following sec- which support lifetime wellness. (2 hours required). At least 2 semester hours tion. Semester hours completed in the General Education Requirement may from the following list: Any 1 hour PE activity course; PE 201, 202, 210, 287; be counted toward the requirements for a major field of study. PS 105, 202, 204; SW 206.
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• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of values and ethics in decision mak- VI. Application for Degree ing. (3 hours required). One course selected from the following list: RE 202, 203, It is the responsibility of each student to complete and have the Application for 205, 210, 221, 222, 225, 301; PL 201, 210, 211, 310; CJ 325; HI 309; SW 230 Degree form approved. The Application for Degree form must be completed by IV. Critical Thinking Requirement February 15 for May graduation and by October 1st for December graduation. All students seeking a baccalaureate degree at Limestone College must satisfy a Applications will be accepted after these dates up to April 1st and November 1st critical thinking requirement, either by scoring at the proficiency level on all parts respectively. Any student not meeting these deadlines will have to wait until the of the ETS Proficiency Profile (formerly MAPP), or by successfully completing following graduation. The form may be obtained online and must be submitted to ID 301, Critical Thinking. This course helps students develop and refine their the Registrar’s Office. higher-order thinking skills. During the course, students will analyze the thinking VII. Limestone College Graduation Process evident in a variety of texts and media for clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, logic, significance, fairness, and ethics. Students will also write Limestone College holds graduation in May and December. A student may apply frequently, applying the same standards to their own thinking and writing. The for graduation up to a year in advance. If a student is working toward an Associ- examination adopted by Limestone College to measure students’ general education ate's degree, he or she should apply for graduation after earning 50 semester hours. competency levels, will be one of the assessment methods in the course. Before For a Bachelor's degree, the student should apply after earning 110 hours or at the taking this course, a student must have achieved junior standing (with 60 hours or recommendation of his/her academic advisor. more) and completed Limestone’s Verbal and Quantitative Skills Requirements The graduation form can be found at http://www.limestone.edu/registrar-forms/ (EN 101, 102, 105, MA 092 or satisfactory completion of the College Quantitative graduation-application. The second page of the graduation form is an order form Skills placement examination). for cap and gown; it needs to be completed as well. Once the form is submitted, the registrar will review all course requirements for that student. After the review, Note: Students who achieve proficiency on all parts of the ETS Proficiency the registrar will issue a letter of missing requirements along with a copy of the Profile test may waive ID 301, but “credit by examination” is not available student degree audit. The letter will also show the graduation day that the student for this course. ID 301 is not waived for students who transfer an Associate of has been assigned. Arts or Associate of Science degree to Limestone College. General E Ducation R equirements Students should enroll in this course as soon as possible after earning 60 hours. A graduation fee of $125, which includes application, cap/gown/tassel, diploma Ideally, students should take this course as juniors. with cover and one official transcript, will be assessed to all students who have applied for the upcoming graduation. The deadline for May graduation is Febru- V. Assessment Examination Requirement ary 15th; for December, it is October 1st. Applications will be accepted after these R equirements To ensure that the College provides a quality academic program, a series of exami- dates, up to one month prior to graduation, but late applications will incur a $100 General E Ducation nations is administered to students at various points in their academic careers. The non-refundable late fee, for a total fee of $225. If for any reason, a student does purpose of the examinations is to assess the College's academic programs and to not complete his or her requirements for the assigned graduation, the application identify and eliminate academic deficiencies in fundamental mathematical skills, may be transferred to the next ceremony without additional fees. A student's ap- reading, writing, oral communication, and basic use of computers. plication may be transferred only one time. After that, the student must reapply A. After completion of 60 credit hours, each student is required to take the and pay a $35 fee to cover the cost of an updated diploma. Applications will be general education assessment examination which is administered in ID 301. accepted after these dates up to April 1st and November 1st respectively (Competency in oral communication is evaluated through the achievement VIII. Fulfillment of Degree Requirements of a grade of "C" or better in completion of English 105, Fundamentals of Limestone College's awarding of a degree is conditional upon completed course- Public Speaking.) work with appropriate GPA, satisfaction of all financial obligations, and compli- B. During the last semester of their senior year, all students are required to ance with College policies. complete an exit assessment in their major field of study. (If appropriate, students may complete the assessment prior to the last semester.) The pur- Student Responsibilities: All colleges establish certain requirements which pose of this requirement is for the institution to evaluate the effectiveness must be met before a degree is granted. These regulations concern curricula, of its methods of instruction and to compare the knowledge level of its courses, and majors. Advisors, counselors, faculty, and deans will make every graduates with graduates of other institutions of higher learning. effort to inform students concerning these requirements, but students themselves
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are ultimately responsible for being acquainted with regulations and procedures as stated in the Catalog, Student Handbook, and other official publications of the ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES college. For these reasons, it is important for students to be familiar with these and MAJORS publications and remain informed throughout their college careers. The academic programs of Limestone College are conducted within the framework IX. Commencement Exercises Limestone College offers commencements at the end of the fall semester and of five divisions: Division of Arts and Letters, Division of Education and Physical at the end of the spring semester. Students may participate in commencement Education, Division of Natural Sciences, Division of Professional Studies, and Divi- activities only after fully completing all degree requirements. sion of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The following disciplines offer baccalaureate and/or associate degrees. Some majors offer specialized concentrations within a major. MAJOR/CONCENTRATION DEGREE
Art (p. 82) Studio Art B.A. Studio Art/Graphic Design B.A. Biology (p. 110) Biology/Cellular and Molecular B.S. Biology/General B.S. Biology/Organismal B.S. Biology/Pre - Professional B.S. Business (p. 118) Business Administration/Accounting B.S. Business Administration/Computer Science Programming B.S. tion a Business Administration/Computer and Information Systems Security B.S. Business Administration/Economics B.S. Business Administration/Finance B.S.
R equirements Business Administration/General Business A.A., B.S.
Gener a l ED uc Business Administration/Management B.S. Ac
Business Administration/Marketing B.S. a demic D isciplines Chemistry (p. 112) a nd m jors Chemistry B.S. Computer Science and Information Technology (p. 113) Computer Science/Programming A.S., B.S Computer Science/Computer and Information Systems Security B.S. Computer Science/Web Development and Database A.S., B.S. Computer Science /Information Technology A.S., B.S. Criminal Justice (p. 124) Criminal Justice B.A. Early Childhood Education (p. 96) Early Childhood Education B.A. Elementary Education (p. 98) Elementary Education (Grades 2-6) B.A.
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MAJOR/CONCENTRATION DEGREE ADVISORS English (p. 83) The College assigns an advisor to each student to ensure that the student selects a English B.A. program tailored to his or her prior achievements, capabilities, and the subjects of inter- English Education (Grades 9-12) B.A. est. The advisor, in consultation with the student, will take into consideration specialized English/Theatre B.A. English/Writing Concentration B.A. data regarding teacher certification and graduate and professional school requirements. Health Care Administration (p. 121) GUIDELINES FOR MAJOR PROGRAMS Health Care Administration B.S. History (p. 84) A student must declare a major program with the Registrar’s Office before completion History B.A. of the first term of the junior year (or before earning 75 hours). Senior transfer students History/Pre-Law B.A. must declare their majors at the time of enrollment. Human Resource Management (p. 122) A student may pursue a double major or multiple concentrations within the same Human Resource Management B.S. degree type (History and English majors within a Bachelor of Arts program, or Business Human Resource Management/Training and Development B.S. Liberal Studies* (p. 86) and Physical Education majors within a Bachelor of Science program, for example). Liberal Studies B.A. Students are required only to complete the degree requirements for both majors or Liberal Studies B.S. concentrations. No additional semester hours are required. Liberal Studies A.A. If a student desires to pursue two different baccalaureate degrees (Bachelor of Sci- Mathematics (p. 115) ence and Bachelor of Social Work, for example), he or she must meet all requirements Mathematics B.S. Mathematics Education (Grades 9-12) B.S. for both degrees and complete 31 additional hours of Limestone College credit for a Music (p. 88) minimum of 154 hours. Credit by examination may not count toward the additional Music B.A. semester hours. Music/Jazz B.A. Music Education (Grades K-12) B.A. A student pursuing an Associate of Arts and Associate of Science simultaneously must Physical Education and Athletic Training (p. 99) complete the degree requirements for both degrees and 16 additional Limestone Col- Physical Education/Teacher Education (Grades K-12) B.S. lege hours. Credit by examination may not count toward the additional semester hours. Physical Education/General B.S. A student who has completed the requirements for two Bachelor's Degrees may Physical Education/Strength and Conditioning B.S.
Athletic Training B.S. receive both degrees at the same time. However, during the graduation ceremony only Ac one degree will be recognized. The degree which provides recognition is selected by a demic D isciplines
Professional Communication (p. 93) a nd m jors Professional Communication B.A. the student. Psychology (p. 125) A student returning to complete a major after he or she has graduated must complete Psychology B.A. an additional 16 Limestone credit hours towards an Associate Degree and an additional a nd m jors Psychology B.S. a demic D isciplines Social Work (p. 126) 31 Limestone credit hours towards a Bachelor's Degree. Ac Social Work B.S.W. MINORS Sport Management (p. 109) Sport Management B.S. Minors are offered in several areas. To complete a minor in a specific academic area, Theatre (p. 93) the student must complete a minimum of 18 semester hours in the area. Please see the Theatre B.A. specific requirements listed under the academic area of your interest. A minimum of 6 Theatre B.F.A. hours must be Limestone credit hours. Musical Theatre B.A. Musical Theatre B.F.A. A student returning to complete a minor after he or she has graduated must complete *A student may not receive a double major with Liberal Studies as one of the majors. additional six credit hours at Limestone.
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Minors - Baccalaureate Levels: Art, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Christian Studies, Coaching, Computer Science E-Business, Computer Science Soft- SPECIAL PROGRAMS ware Applications, Computer Science Internet Management, Computer and Informa- DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES PROGRAM tion Systems Security, Criminal Justice, English, Health Care Administration, History, Recognizing that some students have special needs in such areas as reading, writ- International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Music, Physical Education, ing, and mathematics, Limestone College strives to meet these needs in order to help Psychology, and Theatre. the student improve his or her basic skills. For this reason a number of courses with designated numbers below 100 (i.e., English 090, Mathematics 092, etc.) are offered ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS each term. The student’s advisor will assign the appropriate special course, if needed. Limestone College offers Associate of Arts Degrees in the following areas: Business Administration and Liberal Studies. Limestone College offers an Associate of Science LIBERAL STUDIES PROGRAM Degree in Computer Science. The requirements for these programs are listed under Baccalaureate Degree: Many new professional opportunities require college prepa- the appropriate division, or in the case of the Liberal Studies Program, in the Special ration of a broad and extensive scope. Such preparation is not always possible within Programs section of this catalog. the curriculum guidelines of a major. An opportunity to design an academic program appropriate to a student's special career or professional goal is provided in the Lime- Students may not be awarded an Associate's Degree and a Bachelor's Degree stone College Liberal Studies Program. This program may be particularly helpful for at the same Commencement Ceremony. the student who is preparing for professional or specialized graduate school. A student may not receive an Associate Degree in a related field after receiving a A student pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree in Liberal Studies must successfully Bachelor's Degree. complete a minimum of 123 semester hours, including the Verbal and Quantitative Skills Requirements, the General Education Requirements, the Critical Thinking Requirements, the Assessment Examinations, and the Application for Degree form. The Liberal Studies Program permits a student to design a program utilizing any of the courses listed in this catalog. A minimum of 18 semester hours must be earned in 200-level courses or above and 30 semester hours at the course level of 300 or above, involving at least two academic divisions. For additional information, please review the Arts and Letters Division. The program must be approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, who is the program coordinator for Liberal Studies. To be awarded the Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Studies, the student must have earned a minimum of 15 credits in the natural science and/or the professional stud- ies division at the course level of 200 or above. This major requires 6 hours of Writing Intensive Courses beyond those required within General Education. Associate Degree: A student pursuing an Associate Degree in Liberal Studies must and major s successfully complete a minimum of 62 semester hours, including the Verbal and Quan- cademic D i s cipline A cademic titative Skills Requirements, the General Education Requirements, the Assessment Ex- Special P rogram s aminations, and the Application for Degree form as appropriate for the Associate Degree. The Liberal Studies Program permits a student to design a program utilizing any of the courses listed in this catalog. A minimum of 21 semester hours must be earned in 200-level courses or above, involving at least two academic divisions. Remaining credits may be spread among any academic areas at the College. The Vice President for Academic Affairs is the program coordinator for Liberal Studies and must approve the program of study.
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PROGRAM FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNING STYLES (PALS-Day Program PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS (Day Program Students) Students) Limestone College offers undergraduate preparation for entry into medicine, a variety As a fee for service option in addition to free and reasonable accessibility accommo- of professions related to medicine and health care, and law. dations, the purpose of PALS is to provide a very proactive support system to encourage accountability and maximize potential for students with learning differences. PALS has PRE-MEDICAL, PRE-DENTAL, PRE-CHIROPRACTIC, PRE-VETERINARY, PRE-NURSING, PRE-PHARMACY, AND PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY- been developed to enhance the academic potential of students with disabilities that may PROGRAMS impact academic performance. Students are provided with academic support and ac- countability opportunities, as well as instruction in college survival skills. Participants A student who completes 96 hours, including the Graduation Requirements and receive group and individual instruction in time management, study skills, self-efficacy, Biology (8 hours), Chemistry (16 hours), Physics (8 hours), and who has completed organization and other academic skills. Unlimited peer tutoring by students who excel one full year’s work in an accredited school of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, chiropractic, or veterinary science, will be granted the degree of Bachelor of Science. in each field is provided, as are fifteen hours of weekly, facilitated study hall. Addition- It is recommended that premedical students study a foreign language. ally, PALS staff maintain contact with faculty and others as necessary for academic support. PALS students have access to academic and organizational coaches who help INDEPENDENT STUDY them develop “systems” for staying on track. PALS enrollment incurs an additional fee, Independent Studies are designed for juniors and seniors with at least a 3.0 cumulative which may be reduced in subsequent years as benchmarks are achieved. grade point ratio. Such courses are not listed in the catalog, but will be designed to enable students to do special study and research in their major areas or to do interdisciplinary HONORS PROGRAM (Day Program Students) work not available through regular courses. For each course of Independent Study, the The Honors Program was established at Limestone College in 1983 to create a student is responsible for securing a sponsor who will assist the student in designing the challenging academic environment for gifted and special ability students. Admission course and who will monitor progress. Independent Studies require approval of the appro- to the Honors Program is by invitation from the Honors Committee. Criteria used for priate Division Chair and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Independent Studies selection include SAT or other equivalent test scores, rank in class, nature of courses will carry from 3 to 6 hours credit. Students will be limited to 12 semester hours total of taken in high school, and grade-point average. independent studies during their career at Limestone College. Offered in all disciplines. COORDINATED STUDY One-year transfer students from other institutions of higher learning may apply for A coordinated study course may be offered to a full-time junior or senior student by membership in the Honors Program if their transcripts indicate superior achievement a full-time Limestone College faculty member when the student’s special circumstances and the ability to do high quality academic work. do not allow enrollment in a classroom or Extended Campus version of the course. The Retention in the Honors Program is dependent upon maintaining a "B" or higher coordinated study course requires individual meetings between the faculty member and cumulative average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in all coursework. All students successfully the student (in person or online) on a weekly basis. Coordinated study courses must last a completing the Honors Program will receive special recognition at graduation. minimum of two months and consist of at least eight (8) meetings between faculty and stu- dent. Faculty members should supervise no more than three (3) coordinated study courses All Honors Program offerings are identified with the letter “H” as a suffix, attached at any time. A student is limited to two (2) coordinated study courses. A coordinated study either to regular course numbers as listed under various academic areas in the catalog course may not be taken to repeat a course in which a student has received a low grade. or (if seminars) as “499-H”. To be a graduate of the Honors Program, a student must 1. A student must submit a written application for Coordinated Study on the ap- complete a minimum of 24 semester hours of "H" level course work. propriate form available in the Registrar’s Office, the Extended Campus Office, or on the Limestone College website. The form should be submitted at least one Special P rogram s CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM month prior to the anticipated start date, except for graduating seniors as noted (Day Program Students) below. Coordinated Studies may not begin before receiving final approval by The Christian Education and Leadership Program serves students who wish to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. enhance their understanding of Christianity, explore the concept of Christian service, 2. Because coordinated study courses require a significant commitment of a faculty
Special P rogram s and lead a productive Christian life. Program requirements include academic courses, member’s time, these courses must be approved by the supervising faculty mem- community service activities, and Christian mission experiences. Scholarship assistance ber, the department chair, the division chair, and the Associate Vice President is available to qualified students. for Academic Affairs prior to the anticipated start date.
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3. A student has one week from the time the Coordinated Study materials are meeting the demands of work and home. The Extended Campus has a special reduced distributed or mailed to withdraw from a Coordinated Study without penalty tuition, and Federal and state financial aid is available for qualified students. In addition, (less $120.00 nonrefundable course tuition). all classes are taught in 8-week terms. Students in the Extended Campus Program may 4. During the semester of expected graduation, a Coordinated Study application take courses during the evening in the classroom program or they may elect to enroll in must be received by the Registrar’s Office or the Extended Campus Office for online courses. They may even take courses in a combination of classroom and online venues during any of the 6 terms during the academic year. New students may begin the Fall semester by September 30th and for the Spring semester by February taking classes during any of the 6 terms. 28th. Graduating seniors must complete all work for Coordinated Study courses two weeks prior to the date of graduation. The Extended Campus Classroom Program has classroom sites in Charleston, Co- lumbia, Florence, Gaffney, Greer, Kingstree, the Lowcountry, and Aiken/North Augusta. SPECIAL CLASS OR SEMINAR The Classroom Program offers courses using a hybrid model: classes meet two nights 299, Class or Seminar, is open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. per week for 1-1/2 hours in a face-to-face classroom setting and meet via the internet Credit, 1-3 hours. for an additional learning session each week. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday 499, Class or Seminar is open to juniors and seniors. Credit, 1-3 hours. Seminars, evenings; select locations also offer courses on Monday and Wednesday evenings. numbered “499” and individually titled, are offered on an ad hoc basis in all majors Courses in the Extended Campus Internet Program have the same content as those and within the Honors Program. The purpose of a seminar is to explore a limited or taught in traditional face-to-face classes, except that the delivery of that content is via special area which does not easily lend itself to a normal course format. The objectives the Internet. The use of computers and Internet technology has allowed this delivery of the seminar are to aid the student in developing the ability to investigate issues, to change and has enabled students to take courses wherever they are located or wherever understand the issues’ significance in a broader context, and to effectively present re- they travel. Limestone has been providing Internet courses and degrees since 1996. sults of research both orally and in writing. Seminars may be offered by any professor The Extended Campus Program offers majors in Business Administration, includ- with the approval of the academic division involved, and are open to any upper-level ing concentrations in areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing, and student. Those intended for use in the Honors Program are designated as “499-H,” and e-business. Computer Science majors may concentrate in areas such as Management must be approved a semester in advance by the Honors Committee. They are open to Information Systems, Programming, or System Security. Criminal Justice, Elementary upper-level Honors Students, and other well-qualified students past their freshman year, Education, Health Care Administration, Human Resources Management, Psychology, by invitation of the professor. Social Work, and Liberal Studies majors are offered as well. Students should note that not all majors are offered at each site or online. COLLOQUIUM The attendance policy for Extended Campus Courses is listed on page 78 under the Colloquium, numbered “359” and individually titled, is offered on an ad hoc basis heading of Class Attendance. in all majors. Course content is determined by students and the instructor. Prerequisite: Completion of course work within major field. Credit, 3 hours. For registration, information and the current schedule of Extended Campus Courses, please contact the Extended Campus Program office or view the Extended Campus HYBRID COURSES home page at
Hybrid courses are marked on the schedule of fall and spring courses, and are offered at Special P rogram s the discretion of the instructor and departments. Only courses that have been redesigned are usually accepted as recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE), and approved for the hybrid course format may be offered as hybrid courses. as appropriate to the Limestone College curriculum. For more information, please contact: THE EXTENDED CAMPUS Limestone College The Extended Campus Program provides educational opportunities both in the The Extended Campus
Special P rogram s classroom and online for working adults wishing to complete a baccalaureate degree. Gaffney, South Carolina 29340 The Extended Campus Program offers an affordable, accelerated course of study for Toll Free - 1-800-795-7151 working adults and flexibility to allow students to complete their educational goals while Note: Extended Campus students are subject to all institutional regulations and policies.
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Veterans Benefits ACADEMIC PROCEDURES Students eligible for veterans benefits should contact the Extended Campus Office The semester credit hour is the basic unit used by Limestone College to measure to complete any needed forms and to alert the staff to certify their enrollment with the student work. One semester credit hour represents in student learning outcomes and Veterans Administration. All current locations are approved for VA Benefits. If you are achievement the equivalent of one classroom hour of instruction and two (2) out-of- not sure about your classroom site, call the Limestone College VA Office. class hours of work for 15 weeks. A three-credit-hour course traditionally represents three (3) in-class hours and 6 out-of-class hours each week for 15 weeks. Limestone's Students who are using Veterans benefits need to be aware of the full-time require- Extended Campus Classroom and Internet programs (8-week sessions) use identical ments for different formats that Limestone College offers. Below are the definitions student learning outcomes and course expectations as the equivalent traditional 15-week used to determine if a student is full-time for VA benefits only: courses. Limestone College faculty assign credit hours based on an equivalent standard • Day Program --- enrolled in at least 12 semester hours in Day Program 16-week of work to lab work, studio work, practicum courses, and internships. semester. GRADING SYSTEM The academic standing of a student in the various courses is indicated as follows: • Extended Campus passing Grades Grade Value Classroom format --- enrolled in two 8-week courses in order to qualify for A 4 excellent achievement benefits. B 3 high achievement Internet format --- enrolled in two 8-week courses in order to qualify for benefits C 2 moderate achievement D 1 minimal achievement P NA passing S NA satisfactory Non Passing Grades (No Credit Awarded) F 0 failing WP NA withdrew passing WF 0 withdrew failing IP NA work in progress I NA incomplete U NA unsatisfactory AU NA audit A minimum of 123 semester hours towards degree completion with a Grade Point Average of 2.0 is required for graduation. A Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory grade may be used only for courses approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. "I" - A mark of "I" is assigned, at the discretion of the instructor and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, when due to extenuating circumstances such as illness, a student is unable to complete the work assigned in a course. It is understood that to receive a mark of "I", all completed work in the course must collectively be at the passing level or above. The mark of “I” must be removed by the end of the following grading period. Failure to complete required work will result in a grade of “F”. An incomplete must be requested at least one week before the class end date. Students cannot withdraw from a class after an "I" has been issued.
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Credit hours will be awarded when the student first completes the course success- Title IV eligibility beyond 185 attempted credit hours (150% of Limestone College's fully. If a student repeats a course, the Grade Point Average will be calculated on the graduation requirements). higher grade, and only one of the two or more attempts will be calculated in the Grade After being placed on probation, a student must complete four regular academic Point Average. courses (12 semester hours) within one semester and achieve the appropriate Grade In determining the Grade Point Average the mark of “I” (Incomplete) will not be Point Average as stated above. Probation is automatically removed when the student considered. The grade of “I” must be removed by the end of the following grading achieves Good Academic Standing. If the student fails to achieve Satisfactory Academic period. Failure to complete required work by that time will result in a grade of “F.” Progress and Good Academic Standing, the student will be suspended from the College. The grades of “W” and “WP” will have no effect on the student’s Grade Point Aver- Students who fail to achieve the minimum academic standards of the College will age. The grade of “WF” will have the same effect as the grade of “F”. lose eligibility for Federal Aid. The student who is suspended from the College and Examinations are held at the close of each course. In the event of illness or other who loses Federal Aid will, however, be afforded the opportunity to appeal if there are necessity at the time of final examinations, a student will be given a special exami- mitigating circumstances. To appeal a suspension and loss of Federal Aid, the student nation at a time to be arranged by the instructor and approved by the Vice President must write to The Appeals Committee. The letter should be a very well written, typed, for Academic Affairs. Grades are posted on Limestone College's Student Portal site, business letter directed to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. If the available from www.limestone.edu for each student at the conclusion of each course. student is not familiar with writing a business letter he/she is advised to seek assistance. For day students, if you are scheduled for three (3) or more exams in one day, you may In the body of the letter, the student should explain why his/her Grade Point Average speak to your instructor to reschedule an exam. has fallen below the minimums, what he/she will do to ensure that the Grade Point Average will improve to meet the minimum standards, and request to be reinstated to A student must make reasonable progress toward a degree. The College reserves the the academic program and to receive Federal Title IV aid. right to restrict or withdraw social privileges and to request the temporary or permanent The decisions of The Appeals Committee are guided by the standards set by the withdrawal of any student who, in the judgment of the College, is not taking reasonable Board of Trustees of Limestone College and the Federal Government mandate which advantage of the opportunity in higher education. states that a student who is not meeting minimum academic standards is not eligible To make satisfactory progress toward a degree and to remain in good academic to receive Title IV aid. The Appeal Committee will make one of three decisions. The standing, a student must meet two criteria: three decisions are: • Complete 67% of the credits attempted each semester. 1. Denial - The student's suspension is upheld. When this decision is rendered, the Hours Attempted Requirement student may reapply to The Appeals Committee after sitting out for one semester. 3 Three hours After one semester, should the Committee's decision be to readmit the student, the student may or may not receive Title IV aid. 6 Five hours 2. Readmit without Title IV aid. 9 Seven hours 3. Readmit with Title IV aid. To be readmitted with Title IV aid, the reason the 12 Nine hours student failed to meet minimum academic standards must involve an extenuating 15 Eleven hours circumstance such as a death in the family, personal illness, auto accident resulting • Achieve the minimum cumulative grade point average indicated below for the in personal injury to the student, or severe financial problems within the family number of hours earned. which have caused undue stress on the student. If the student is permitted to return Class Standing Credit Hours Minimum Cumulative GPA to the College with or without Title IV aid, the student remains on probation, and Freshman 0-29 1.3 has only one semester to meet minimum academic standards. Reasonable progress for part-time students is successful completion with a grade of “C” or better on Sophomore 30-59 1.6 67% of all courses attempted each semester towards degree completion, with the Junior 60-89 1.8 cumulative grade point average indicated above. Senior 90-123 2.0 Classification of students is based upon the number of credit hours which a student Students who fail to meet these requirements will be placed on Academic Probation has earned. Students who have completed 30-59 semester hours of work towards degree and granted one semester to regain eligibility. Students will retain their eligibility for completion shall be classified as sophomores. Students who have completed 60-89 Procedures
federal aid during this probationary period. A student will not be allowed to maintain semester hours of work towards degree completion shall be classified as juniors. Students Ac a demic a demic 72 73 Ac Procedures Academic Procedures Academic Procedures
who have completed 90 or more semester hours of work towards degree completion and who are protected under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are expected to follow the shall be classified as seniors. same standards of conduct as any student. If the student is permitted to return to the College with or without Title IV aid, the Faculty members are responsible for managing the classroom environment. Faculty student remains on probation and has only one semester to meet minimum academic should exercise their best judgment in setting standards of conduct for their courses and standards. take a reasonable approach in responding to classroom disruptions. GRADE APPEAL PROCESS OTHER REQUIREMENTS If a student receives a grade he/she believes is unearned, and the student wishes to A student must fulfill the Graduation Requirements, including the Verbal and Quan- appeal the grade, he/she must proceed in the following manner: titative Skills Requirements, The Writing Intensive Course, the General Education 1. Meet with the instructor and attempt to resolve the issues concerning the grade. Requirements, the Critical Thinking Requirement, the Assessment Examinations, and Either party may have a witness present and may tape record the meeting. the Application for Degree form for all Bachelor degrees and for all Associate degrees. 2. Meet with the Chair of the Division in which the student took the course, the Note: Students pursuing a degree which was not available in the catalog in which Area Coordinator, if in The Extended Campus Classroom Program, or the they entered will be updated to the newer catalog year for all degrees and concentra- Associate Director of Extended Campus, if in the Extended Campus Internet tions they are pursuing. Program, to present the reasons and evidence for the appeal. If there was a CLASS ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS problem with proctors or passwords, the student should contact the Extended DAY AND Extended Campus Classroom Campus Office to resolve the issue instead of filing a grade appeal. Students are expected to attend all classes. When a student’s absences exceed 3. Present a detailed written appeal to the Associate Dean for Academic twenty percent (20%) of the total number of scheduled class periods in the semester or Affairs. Appeals must be submitted to the Associate Dean for Academic session, the student may be assigned a grade of F at the end of the class. Affairs. within 30 calendar days of the grade being assigned. If there was a Hybrid Classes Attendance Policy: “Students are expected to attend all classes. problem with the proctors or passwords, the student will need to contact the Attendance will be taken on both face-to-face meeting days and online days. The Extended Campus Office. mode of contact for online days is determined by the instructor. It could be an Grade appeals will be considered for the following reasons: email, assignment, discussion, etc. When a student's absences exceed twenty percent 1. The grade assigned was miscalculated according to the grading scale (20%) of the total number of scheduled class periods in the semester or term, the established for the course. student may be assigned a grade of F at the end of the class.” 2. Grades were not assigned in accordance with the assignments, examinations, etc. as outlined in the course syllabus. Extended CAMPUS Internet 3. Students were not treated equally in terms of the manner in which Students are expected to communicate with the professor frequently. In the grades were calculated for the course. Extended Campus Internet Program, students are required to contact their instructor once a week. That mode of contact is determined by the instructor. It could be an email, A decision concerning the grade appeal will be made as soon as possible, normally assignments discussion, etc. If after two weeks a student fails to have any activity in a within 30 calendar days of submission to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. course, the student may be assigned a grade of F at the end of the course. grade release policy Military Students: Limestone College will excuse students from attending classes Grades are no longer mailed, but are available on the JICS Portal (a secure website or engaging in other mandatory activities, including tests or examinations, in order for available from the Limestone College main website). Grades may be reviewed ap- students to fulfill their military obligations. This exception applies to any student required proximately one week after the class has ended. Grades will not be released to a student to attend or participate in military service, duty, training, or disaster relief efforts, and verbally or otherwise. Grades are never released over the telephone. applies without distinction to a student's status as a member of the active component, academic conduct policy reserve component, or National Guard. The full text of the Policies and Procedures for Academic Conduct can be found in Students whose absences are excused may not be penalized for their absence and the student handbook, The Gaslight (http://www.limestone.edu//home/73/1150). must be allowed to complete all missed assignments or take missed tests or examina- DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR tions within a reasonable time of their return. Limestone College shall determine what Disruptive behavior is any behavior that, in the instructor’s judgment, interferes with constitutes a reasonable time to make up the assignments, tests, or examinations missed the ability to conduct class or the students’ ability to benefit from the learning environ- by reason of military service on a case by case basis, taking into account the individual Procedures
ment. Students having emotional or mental disorders who may be considered disabled student's schedule and academic responsibilities. Ac a demic a demic 74 75 Ac Procedures Academic Procedures Academic Procedures
Proctor Information SCHEDULE CHANGES Day Students Limestone College makes every effort to provide class schedules that meet the needs In general, Day students who may need to have tests proctored are to be tested by of students. Because of enrollment requirements and/or availability of faculty, however, the Limestone College Testing Center staff. Arrangements for such tests are made di- Limestone College reserves the right to cancel classes. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible. rectly by the course professor with Testing Center staff. However, on occasion, due to extenuating circumstances, such as a disability, tests may be proctored by an approved, Change of Status Students changing from Extended Campus Internet to Extended Campus Classroom properly qualified individual other than the professor or the Testing Center staff. Day or Students changing from Extended Campus Classroom to Extended Campus Internet students who may need a proctor must complete the Proctor Application form available may only change once a year. The request for change will only be accepted between online on the Limestone College website. June 1 and July 1 for an effective date of July 1. Extended Campus Internet Students Students changing from Day to either of the extended campus programs may do so by For Extended Campus Internet courses, examinations are given through a proctor. January 10 for an effective date of January 1; or by July 5 for an effective date of July 1. Each Extended Campus Internet student is required to submit a Proctor Application Changes received after those dates will be processed for the next time period. form which is available on the Limestone College website. This needs to be done within COURSE LOADS the first two weeks of class. If a student wishes to use a previously approved Limestone A full-time student carries 12 or more credit hours per semester. Any nonresident College faculty or staff member or one of the Limestone College Testing Centers as student carrying less than 12 semester hours is considered to be part-time. A resident his /her proctor, an email confirmation is the only requirement. Once a proctor is ap- student must carry at least 12 semester hours (appeals for exceptions may be addressed proved for a student, s/he will remain the proctor of record until the student notifies to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Office of Student Services). Day the Extended Campus office otherwise through submitting a new Proctor Application students maintaining a “B” average may be allowed to take up to 20 semester hours, at form. If a proctor changes email addresses, the proctor will need to send that request a charge of $250.00 per credit hour for each hour over 18, with the permission of the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. from the new email address to [email protected]. Extended Campus students maintaining a "B" average or better may be permitted to An email confirmation is the only requirement for students that choose to have a take more than two courses per term and may be permitted to take up to 27 semester previously approved Limestone College faculty/staff member or a testing center as their hours in a semester. Students wishing to be enrolled in more than two Extended Cam- proctor. pus classroom courses or more than two Extended Campus Internet courses at any one time must receive permission from the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. All Students Extended Campus students: It is the responsibility of the proctor to ensure that the student is tested in an envi- Students will be allowed to take one of the following during an Extended Campus ronment appropriate to ensuring testing security and integrity. The proctor must be in session or term: close vicinity to the student and remain present while the student is taking exams. The • Two Extended Campus classroom courses, OR meeting can be anywhere as agreed by the proctor and the student (proctor’s home, • Two internet courses, OR student’s home, work place, etc) as long as there is a computer with internet access. • One classroom course and one internet course. Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above who have received written permission ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS Who have DISABILITIES from the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs for an overload will be allowed Limestone College will attempt to make reasonable accommodations for students to take one of the following: who have disabilities. Students who have a disability which may impact academic • Two (2) Extended Campus Internet courses & one (1) Extended Campus Class- performance should inform instructors at the beginning of each course. Reasonable room course OR accommodations will be considered based on an interactive process involving the stu- • Two (2) Extended Campus Classroom courses & one (1) Extended Campus Internet course OR dent, Accessibility personnel, and appropriate documentation. Documentation should • Three (3) Extended Campus Internet courses OR be sent to Accessibility, Limestone College, 1115 College Drive, Gaffney, SC 29340 • Three (3) Classroom courses ([email protected], (864) 488-8377. For information on comprehensive • No student will be allowed to be enrolled in more than three Extended Campus Procedures
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Overload requests must be received in the Office of the Associate Vice President for PROCEDURE FOR DROPPING A CLASS Academic Affairs at least one week before the session or term begins. A student who wishes to drop a class may do so during the first week of classes (drop/ Please note: If a student enrolls in an overload without the written permission of add week) and no grade will be assigned. From the second week of classes through the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, he or she will be withdrawn the last day of classes, a student may withdraw from a class and a grade of “WP” or from the class which caused the overload. “WF” will be assigned unless a final grade has been assigned.The student bears full AUDITING CLASSES responsibility for all courses on his or her registration schedule. Failure to file a A student may audit one course a semester with permission of the Vice President withdrawal form with the Registrar and/or failure to complete a course will re- for Academic Affairs and the faculty member whose course is to be audited. Students sult in a grade of “F.” Students forced by illness or other hardship to drop a class auditing courses are required to register for the course and attend it regularly. after the deadline may petition for a grade of “WP” from the Vice President for Academic Affairs. CREDIT BY EXAMINATION Credit may be earned by degree seeking students by means of a special examination A student in the Day Program who wishes to drop or withdraw from a class may subject to the following requirements. obtain a Course Withdrawal Form from the Registrar’s Office and take it to the instructor 1. A student must apply online using the credit-by -examination request form and the advisor for approval. In the Extended Campus Program, a student wishing to found at www.limestone.edu/registrar-forms/credit - by - examination. The drop or withdraw (after the drop/add period) from a course must contact the professor student must submit one request for each desired examination. The student and submit a withdrawal form (http://www.limestone.edu/extended-campus-forms) to must receive an approval email prior to scheduling the exam. the Registrar's office. Failure to do so will result in a grade of F. Day students may not 2. A maximum of twenty-five percent (25%) of all degree requirements may be withdraw from an Extended Campus Internet course in terms 1, 2, 5, or 6 after the Day earned through credit by examination. Program drop/add period without the written approval of the Associate Vice President 3. Academic divisions have the option of using a CLEP examination or an ex- for Academic Affairs. amination prepared in the division. WITHDRAWAL FROM COLLEGE 4. Credit cannot be earned by examination for any course in which a grade has To withdraw from the College, the same rules apply as for withdrawal from a course. been received nor for any course which has been audited. Students forced by illness or other hardship to withdraw from the College after the 5. To earn credit by examination, a student must obtain a score equivalent to a deadline may petition for a grade of “WP” from the Vice President for Academic Affairs. letter grade of “C” or better as determined by each academic department or See the Financial Information section of the catalog for the Refund Policy. obtain a passing score for a CLEP subject or general examination course as Students who drop out of college for more than eighteen months, not including sum- recommended by American Council on Education (ACE). All prerequisites mer school, must fulfill the requirements of the catalog in effect when they re-enter. for the exam subject must be met prior to taking the examination. 6. If the student attains an acceptable grade, he/she is awarded credit for the course, EXTENSION/SUMMER SCHOOL WORK AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS but not a grade. The credit hours are not counted in computing the student’s A student desiring to take course work as a transient student at another college must grade point average. Unsuccessful attempts to earn credit by examination do have his or her course approved in advance by the Registrar or the Vice President for not become a part of the student’s permanent record. Academic Affairs by completing the transient permission form at: http://www.limestone. 7. A fee of $30.00 per semester hour is charged for each Limestone College test. edu/registrar-forms/transient-permission. Approval must be granted prior to completing This fee is charged before the student takes the test and is non-refundable. the course for transfer credit to be awarded. (For approval to be granted, the student 8. Courses for which a student earns credit by examination are considered transfer must meet all pre-requisites for the course at Limestone College.) credits. Credit by examination is not included in the total earned credit hours No more than a total of 15 semester hours of correspondence course credit will be for graduation honors. accepted toward the associate or bachelor’s degree. 9. Seniors who are graduating in May must request credit by examination no later than March 15. The examination must be completed for May graduates DEAN’S LIST no later than April 1. Full-time students (minimum of twelve semester hours) receiving the grade of “A” 10. Seniors who are graduating in December must request credit by examination on all of their courses will be included on the Dean’s List at the conclusion of the Fall no later than October 15. The examination must be completed for December and Spring Semesters. The Dean's List for the Fall Semester will normally be published Procedures
graduates no later than November 1st. in January for both the Day and Extended Campus Programs. The Dean's List for the Ac a demic a demic 78 79 Ac Procedures Academic Procedures Academic Procedures
Spring Semester will normally be published in July for both the Day and Extended Course Information Campus Programs. Any missing grade or grades of I (Incomplete) or IP (In Progress) Course numbers are designed to indicate the level of the content of the course. will prevent a student from being included on the Dean's List. Generally subjects numbered 100 and 200 are introductory courses. Subjects numbered Full-time students (minimum of twelve semester hours) with a Grade Point Average 300 and 400 are advanced courses. Subjects which are offered in the Honors Program of at least 3.75 with no failures or incompletes will be included on the Honor Roll. have the designation "H" following the course number. Writing intensive courses have The Honor Roll for the Fall Semester will normally be published in January for both the designation "W" following the course number. the Day and Extended Campus Programs. The Honor Roll for the Spring Semester Courses extending throughout the academic year are indicated by two numbers con- will normally be published in July for both the Day and Extended Campus Programs. nected by a hyphen (101-102). Courses which have two numbers separated by a comma A student who withdraws from any course after four (4) weeks or who receives an (101,102) indicate that the first semester is prerequisite for the second except by special “Incomplete” will not be included on the Dean’s List or the Honor Roll. permission of the instructor and approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Credit hours are listed following each course description. Course prerequisite(s) as Graduation with honors stated within each course description is/are the required prerequisite (s) for the course. To be eligible for honors at graduation a student must: Freshmen are not allowed to take 300-400 level courses without permission of the 1. Complete 57 semester hours at Limestone College toward a baccalaureate instructor. degree. (Credit by examination is not included in the total earned credit All courses in the catalog may be offered either in the classroom or on the internet. hours for academic awards) All courses which are 100-level or above are intended to be eligible for transfer. 2. Attain the following Grade Point Average on all Limestone College work. All courses which are 100-level or above are intended to be eligible for transfer. Summa Cum Laude 3.95 to 4.0 Magna Cum Laude 3.75 to 3.94 Cum Laude 3.50 to 3.74 The Faculty of Limestone College makes prestigious awards for outstanding aca- demic achievement, leadership, and citizenship on Awards Day and at Commencement. These include the General Excellence Award in memory of Mary Wilks Thomas of the class of 1859, the W.B. and Louise Camp Academic Award established in 1974, and the General Excellence Extended Campus Classroom Award and the General Excellence Extended Campus Internet Award. Candidates for associate degrees are not eligible for any academic awards. Procedures Ac a demic a demic 80 81 Ac Procedures Arts a n d letters Division of Art ART/English Division of Arts a n d letters Arts STUDIO ART MAJOR AR 208 Fundamentals of Sculpture ENGLISH EDUCATION MAJOR DIVISION OF Fifty-four semester hours, including AR 210 Ceramics I AR 211 Ceramics II A. General Education the following: AR 213 Crafts ARTS AND B. Professional Education AR 220 Typography and Visual AR101, 102, 103, 120, 200, 201, 203, Art 240; Biology 101; Computer LETTERS Communication two three-dimensional courses, (208, Science 102, 201, 209; Education AR/CSIT234 Web Page Development The Division of Arts and Letters pres- 210, or 211), 250, 260, 305, 370W, 470, 200, 301, 302, 304, and 310; English AR 240/AR 240 H Art Appreciation ents an opportunity to study Art, Com- 490W, and nine additional hours of art 452; History 110 or 111, History AR 250/AR250 H Prehistoric Art to Gothic munication, English, English/Theatre, courses excluding Art 240. Six of those 112 or 113; Two semester of foreign Art French, Geography, History, Liberal Stud- art hours at 300 level or above. language; Interdisiplinary 100, 201, AR 260/AR 260H Renaissance Art to ies, Music, Musical Theatre, Philosophy 301; Mathematics 110 or 200, Music This major requires six additional Modern Art and Religion, Spanish, and Theatre Arts. 205; Psychology 101, 204, 309, 320; hours of writing intensive courses. AR 303 Painting II Majors are offered in Art, English, Religion and Philosophy; . AR 305 Printmaking and Design English Education, English/Theatre, GRAPHIC DESIGN Techniques C. Area of Specialization History, Liberal Studies, Music, Music CONCENTRATION AR 320 Publication Design English 101, 102, and 105. Thirty- Education, Musical Theatre, Professional Fifty-four semester hours, including AR 370W/AR 370H Contemporary Art nine hours in 200 or 300-level Communication and Theatre. Various the following: History courses including English 202 or concentrations are offered within some Art 101 or 102, 103, 120, 200, 203, of these majors. These degree require- any three-dimensional course (AR208, AR 403 Painting III 203, 204 or 205, 206, 302, 305, 310, ments are described below and on the 210, or 211), 250, 260, 305, and Art/ AR 440 Senior Seminar in Drawing 311, 324, 326, 327, 329, 416 or 418 following pages. CS234, 320, 370W , 470, and 490W AR 470 Studio Problems and 430, English 452 AR 480 Internship Minors are offered in Art, Christian plus nine additional hours of art electives Total 60 hours. AR 490W/AR490H Senior Art Exhibit Studies, English, History, Music, and excluding Art 240. This major requires 21 hours of Writ- Theatre. This major requires six hours of writ- ENGLISH MAJOR ing Intensive Courses. ART ing intensive courses. An English major consists of thirty- Requirements for teacher The Art Department offers programs three semester hours in 200, 300, and leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in ART MINOR 400- level English courses, with at least certification IN ENGLish in Studio Arts. The department also offers Twenty-one semester hours, including 15 semester hours of this number to be in south Carolina a major in Studio Art with a concentra- the following: courses numbered 300 or above. These (grades 9-12) tion in Graphic Design. The major in Art 101 or 102, 103, 250, 260 and nine must include English 202 or 203, 204 or Studio Art focuses on the development semester hours of Art electives including 205, 206, 302, 305 or 416, 310 or 311, A. A Bachelor's degree. of the individual student's artistic compe- 324, 331 or 418, 230 or 326, and 495. at least one three-dimensional course (Art B. Completion of required courses tency. The studio major concentrating in Students are also required to complete 208, 210, or 211) excluding Art 240. in an approved English Education Graphic Design provides creative think- six semester hours of the same foreign ing and technical skills for a variety of Program. COURSE OFFERINGS IN ART language. This major requires 18 hours career paths. These degree programs are AR 100 Studio Experiences C. Passing scores on the Praxis II designed to provide a solid foundation of Writing Intensive Courses. AR 101 Basic Drawing and Composition tests required by South Carolina. for work toward graduate degrees and AR 102 Figure Drawing Writing Concentration art-related vocations. AR 103 2D Design and Color Theory An English major with a writing con- ENGLISH MINOR The Art Department offers a minor in AR 120 Introduction to Graphic Design centration consists of eighteen hours from An English minor consists of eighteen Art for those students interested in art, but among the following courses: English 215, semester hours in 200, 300, and 400-level desiring majors in other fields of study. AR 200 Photography AR 201 Advanced Drawing 230 (may be repeated for up to a total of nine English courses, with at least nine semes- Advanced Placement (AP) credit may AR 202 Water Color hours), 231, 326, 299, (only when listed as ter hours of this number to be in courses be accepted toward elective hours in art. AR 203 Beginning Painting Screenwriting), and Theatre 308. numbered 300 or above.
82 83 Arts a n d letters Division of english history Division of Arts a n d letters Arts COURSE OFFERINGS IN ENGLISH EN 430W Methods of Teaching Language Survey Courses (12 hours): HISTORY MINOR EN090 Developmental Reading and Study Arts in the Secondary School History 110, 111, 112, 113. For a minor in History, 18 semester hours are required. The following courses Skills EN 452 Clinical Practice Upper-Level Courses (21 hours). are required: EN 091 Developmental Writing EN 490 English Internship All students must take History 214. The EN 101W Freshman Composition EN 495W Senior Project remaining six classes must be numbered HI 110, 111, 112, 113; Two Upper- EN 102W Argument and Research ENGLISH/THEATRE MAJOR 200 or above. Of these six courses, stu- Level (300 or above) American History EN 103W/103H Honors Writing Seminar dents will choose three from American Courses or Two Upper-level (300 or EN 105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking A English/Theatre major emphasizes and three from non-American history, above) Non-American History Courses. EN 201/201H Experiences in Literature traditional English skills such as writing, or vice versa. EN 202 Major British Authors I critical thinking, and literary analysis, as COURSE OFFERINGS IN EN 203 Major British Authors II well as performance skills including act- History 347, Introduction to Public HISTORY EN 204 Major American Authors I ing, directing, and design. The English/ History (3 hours) EN 205 Major American Authors II Theatre student is uniquely prepared for HI 110-HI 111 World Civilization I - II History 400 , History Research Semi- EN 206 Continental European Literature a number of careers that involve strong HI 110W/110H-HI111W/111H World nar (3 hours): (Only offered in the Fall EN 212 Drama Appreciation communication and writing abilities. The Civilization Semester) History 401, History Research EN 213 Performance Studies English/Theatre student will be prepared HI 112/112H United States History I Project (3 hours): (Only offered in the EN 215W Business Communication to pursue a professional career in Theatre HI 113 United States History II Spring Semester) EN 220W/220H American Women Writers or continue to graduate studies in Theatre HI 214/214H Non-Western Civilizations EN 222 Sport Literature and The English Department already offers This major requires 12 hours of Writ- HI 303/303H Critical Issues of the New Communications a minor in Theatre for those students in- ing Intensive Courses. Millennium EN 224-225 Writing Center Practicum terested in Theatre but desiring majors in HI 304 Reformation, Science, and other fields of study. This major requires EN 230W Creative Writing Pre-Law Concentration Enlightenment EN 231W Technical and Professional 21 hours of Writing Intensive Courses. HI 305 Imperialism, Revolution, and Writing A English/Theatre major consists of 51 The History major with a Pre-Law Reform EN 240/240H Introduction to Film hours of course work. The components concentration requires students to com- HI 307 Europe in the 20th Century EN 302 Shakespeare of the 51 hours are as follows: plete 48 semester hours consisting of a HI309 W Holocaust Studies EN 305 Introduction to the British Novel English 201, 302, 331, Theatre 101, 36 semester hour core and 12 semester HI 320 History of Business and Technology EN 306 Victorian Literature 102, 103, 110, 111 (repeat 3 times), hours of electives. HI 321W/321H The Birth and Death of EN 310W Contemporary Literature of the 202, 307, 308. Core Courses (36 hours) the Soviet Union Non-Western World HI 325 Latin American History Two from the following: Theatre History 111, 112, 113, 214, 325, EN 311W Studies in African-American 400, 401. Criminal Justice 440, HI 334/34H The American South Literature 302, 307, 309, or 480. HI 338 African American History Political Science 242, Business EN 312 Southern American Literature HI 341 Colonial and Revolutionary In addition, students would take Administration/English 215, Math- EN 324W Literary Criticism America two of the following courses: ematics 110 or above (except MA EN 326W Advanced Composition, HI 342 Jeffersonian and Jacksonian 200), Psychology 101. Rhetoric, and Style English 205, 230, 305, 310, 311, or America EN 327 Studies in English Language 324; and two semesters of the same Legal Elective Courses (6 hours HI 343/343H The Civil War and EN 328 Literature for Children foreign language. from the following five courses): Reconstruction EN 329W Literature for the Adolescent Business Administration 315, 316, HI 344 America between the Gilded EN 330 Science Fiction HISTORY MAJOR 317, Criminal Justice 201, 335. Age and The Second World War EN 331 Studies in Contemporary Drama A History major consists of a mini- HI 345 America in Recent Times EN 340/340H Topics in Film mum of 42 semester hours in the disci- History Elective Courses: (6 hours HI 346 US-Middle East Relations, EN 416/416H Studies in Modern Poetry pline. The components of the 42 hours from the following five courses): 1914-Present EN 418/418H Studies in Modern Fiction are as follows: History 341, 342, 343, 344, 345. HI 347 Introduction to Public History
84 85 Arts a n d letters Division of HISTORY/ INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES music
Division of LIBERAL STUDIES/music Arts a n d letters Arts HI 350 United States Economic History The Limestone College Department is offered in brass, woodwind, percus- piano classes, but may be taken at any HI 400W Research Seminar of Music, in accordance with the sion, piano, organ, and voice. All private point in the class piano sequence. Those HI 401W History Research Project College’s liberal arts philosophy and study in music must be approved by failing this examination must continue HI 490 Public History Field Experiences mission, provides a wide range of the Chairperson of the Music Depart- class piano study or private study until musical experiences and educational ment. Appropriate fees will be charged. the proficiency is passed. The require- Course offerings in opportunities for students pursuing ments of the proficiency may be found Interdisciplinary Studies professional studies in music, liberal A variety of music ensembles are in the Music Department Handbook. studies in music, and for students seeking open to all students by audition or with ID 100 Academic Inquiry personal enrichment through music. The consent of the instructor. Participation Ensemble Participation ID 110 Study Skills scholarships are available to those reg- mission of the Department of Music Participation in the appropriate prin- ID 111- ID 411 Strategies for Learning at Limestone College is to provide istered for the course. ID 201 Transition Success cipal ensemble is required of every mu- a quality education, developing the Limestone College is an accredited ID 301W Critical Thinking sic student each semester of enrollment, student personally, professionally, and institutional member of the National As- ID 305W Academic Research unless registered for Music 452 or 453. academically. The Department of Music sociation of Schools of Music. ID 355 Renaissance, Theatre, and Culture mission for the non-music major is to Music Seminar/Recital Attendance ID 400 Senior Seminar have the student gain an understanding All music majors are required to GENERAL REQUIREMENTS of music as it relates to the liberal arts attend the weekly seminars and various Liberal Studies tradition and as a part of human culture Entrance Audition student, faculty, and guest artist recitals. The Liberal Studies Program permits and experience. Three programs are All prospective music majors must Only one absence will be permitted dur- a student to design a program utilizing offered: perform an admissions audition on their ing a semester. Excessive absences will any of the courses listed in this catalog. result in the lowering of the student’s The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music instrument of concentration for the music A liberal studies major consists of 48 applied lesson grade and may jeopardize provides a broad base for any number of faculty. A description of repertoire expec- hours of course work including 18 hours the music scholarship award. career options. This degree is primarily tations and the standard procedure for the in courses numbered 200 and above, and audition can be found in the Admission & 30 hours in courses numbered 300 and for those intending to pursue a career in Junior Qualifying Examinations Audition Information brochure. above, including ID 305. The courses music with advanced study at the gradu- Music students are required to pass selected must come from at least two ate level. a Junior Qualifying Examination at the Entrance Examination different divisions. The program must The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music end of their sophomore year, or fourth All incoming freshmen music majors be approved by the Vice President Education provides the proper training semester of college study, demonstrat- must undergo an entrance examination for Academic Affairs, who is the pro- for a teaching career. Covering a wide ing an appropriate level of proficiency. in order to determine their knowledge of gram coordinator for Liberal Studies. range of disciplines, the course of study Detailed requirements may be found in music theory and to evaluate basic musi- provides the future music educator with the Music Department Handbook. To be awarded the Bachelor of Sci- cianship such as aural skills. Success on the knowledge, skills, understanding, ence Degree in Liberal Studies, the this examination may permit the student Recital Requirements and attitudes necessary for becoming a student must have earned a minimum of to exempt Music 119, Fundamentals of Music students are required to per- successful teacher of music. 15 credits in the natural science and/or Music Theory. Performance on the ex- form in a student recital each semester the professional studies division at the amination will not prevent a student from they are enrolled in applied study. All course level of 200 or above. This major The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music becoming a music major. In addition, all music students are required to present requires 6 hours of Writing Intensive with a concentration in Jazz Studies pro- students will take a piano proficiency pre- a half-recital (30 minutes minimum) in Courses beyond those required within vides additional training, skills, and tech- examination in order to determine proper their Senior year. All formal recitals General Education. niques in the jazz idiom as preparation for graduate studies in jazz or as preparation placement in the piano class sequence. are auditioned by the music faculty at least one month prior to their presenta- Music in various commercial musical fields. Piano Proficiency tion. Students are expected to play a Important notice: Additional require- Music instruction is also available All music students are required to complete program at their pre-hearing, ments for the music major are found in the for the non-music major who wishes pass a piano proficiency examination. which will be judged by the faculty on Music Department handbook which may to develop his/her musical knowledge This examination is generally given a pass-fail basis. The student must pass be obtained from the Department Chair. for personal enjoyment. Applied music upon successful completion of required the pre-hearing in order to gain approval
86 87 Arts a n d letters Division of music music Division of Arts a n d letters Arts to schedule the recital. Students may per- A grade of "C" or better must Science 242, Sociology 201 or 202 Successful completion of the Piano form only one pre-hearing per semester. be earned in all music course- Interdisciplinary 100 Proficiency Examination. Letter grades will be given by the music work for the music major or Science Instrumental Emphasis faculty following the formal recital. minor. Biology 101 or 102; Computer A passing score on the Departmental Entrance Examination or successful Exit Examination Science 102; and one course from completion of Music 119. The recitals presented in partial ful- Music Major/Jazz the following: Chemistry 105, fillment of the Bachelor of Arts Degree concentration Science 101 or 130, Physics 201 Music 129, 139, 208, 229, 239, 303 with a major in Music and the Bachelor In addition to the required courses Mathematics 110 or 304, 329, 339; of Arts Degree in Music Education are for Music Majors listed above, the fol- Fine Arts Music 102, 103, 203, and 204 (or considered Exit Examinations in the ap- lowing courses are also required (14 Art 240 successful completion of the Piano plied music area. Music education majors semester hours): Religion and Philosophy Proficiency Examination); Music should also consult the catalog for exit Music 111(1 hour) (must be taken a (3 semester hours required) 213, 214, 215, 216, and 217; requirements of the Teacher Education minimum of 4 semesters), MU125 (2 Physical Education Music 310, 311, and 320. Program. In addition, all music degree hours), ML 249 (1 hour), MU325 (3 Two Physical Education activity candidates are required to take a written hours), ML 349 (1 hour), MU 415 (3 courses Applied lessons (2 semesters at Exit Examination which is given during hours) and a Senior Recital consist- Education 200, 301, 302, and 310; 100 level, 2 semesters at 200 level, 2 semesters at 300 level , and senior the first week of the final semester of the ing of a minimum of 45 minutes of Music 333, 400, 452, or 453; recital at the 400 level); student's program of study. music. 30 minutes must be devoted Psychology 101, 204, 309, and 320 to art music and a minimum of 15 Primary music ensemble (four C. Area of Specialization Music MAJOR minutes to music of the jazz idiom. credit hours; Vocal/Choral Emphasis Requirements for the Bachelor of The student may choose to perform Arts in Music include the following: A passing score on the Departmental Secondary music ensembles (two up to 30 minutes of jazz if desired. credit hours); A passing score on the Depart- Entrance Examination or successful mental Entrance Examination or Note: A student who desires a de- completion of Music 119. Piano (four credit hours total, gree in Music Education may still which includes the Class Piano successful completion of Music Music 129, 139, 208, 229, 239, receive a Concentration in Jazz sequence); 119. 303, 304, 329, 339; Music 102, Studies (primarily for graduate Music 129, 139, 208, 229, 239, 103, 203, and 204 (or successful Successful completion of the Piano level study in preparation for a 303, 304, 329, 339 completion of the Piano Proficiency Proficiency Examination. college instructional career), but Examination); This major requires 9 hours of Writing Music 102, 103 (or successful with the understanding that the Intensive Courses. completion of the Piano Proficien- degree program will require five Music 214, 215, 216, 217 and 312; cy Examination) years to complete. Music 310, 313, and 320; A grade of "C" or better must Music 310 and 320 or 410 Applied lessons (2 semesters at be earned in all music course- MUSIC EDUCATION MAJOR Applied lessons (2 semesters at 100 level, 2 semesters at 200 level, work for the music major or 100 level, 2 semesters at 200 level, 2 Requirements for the Bachelor of 2 semesters at 300 level , and senior minor. semesters at 300 level , 1 semester and Arts Degree in Music Education include recital at the 400 level); the senior recital at the 400 level); the following: REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHER Primary music ensemble (four CERTIFICATION IN MUSIC IN Primary music ensemble (four A. General Education credit hours); SOUTH CAROLINA credit hours.) B. Professional Education Secondary music ensembles (two English 101, 102, 105, 201 (GRADES K-12) Secondary music ensembles (2 credit hours); credit hours.) Social Sciences A. A Bachelor's degree. History 110 or 111; History 112 Piano (four credit hours total, B. Completion of required courses in an Music and general elective courses or 113; and one course from the which includes the Class Piano approved Music Education Program. This major requires 9 hours of Writing following: Economics 203, 204, sequence; substitute Voice for C. Passing scores on the Praxis II tests Intensive Courses. or 211, Geography 211, Political Piano and Organ Principals); required by South Carolina.
88 89 Arts a n d letters Division of music music Division of Arts a n d letters Arts MUSIC MINOR Clarinet ML 119 Instrument Junior-Senior ME 123, 223, 323, 423 For a minor in Music, 19 semester Saxophone ML 120 or Voice 1 Hour Credit Jazz Ensemble hours are required. The music minor Keyboard ME 124, 224, 324, 424 consists of the following: Brass Piano ML 348, ML 448 Horn ML 121 Guitar Ensemble Music 119 or a passing score on Trumpet ML 122 Voice ME 125, 225, 325, 425 the Departmental Entrance Ex- Trombone ML 123 Voice ML 346, ML 446 amination, 129, and 139; any one Wind Ensemble Euphonium ML 124 of Music 205, 208, 303, or 304; Woodwind ME 126, 226, 326, 426 Tuba ML125 four credit hours of applied music Flute ML 335, ML 435 Woodwind Ensemble (including 4 credit hours at the ma- Percussion Oboe ML 336, ML 436 ME 127, 227, 327, 427 jor level, 2 semesters at the 100 level Percussion ML 126 Bassoon ML 337, ML 437 and 2 semesters at the 200 level), four Brass Ensemble Strings Clarinet ML 338, ML 438 credit hours of large ensembles. Saxophone ML 339, ML 439 ME 128, 228, 328, 428 Strings ML 127 Applied instruction (privateles- Brass Percussion Ensemble sons) is offered to all students for Guitar Trumpet ML 341, ML441 ME 129, 229, 329, 429 Guitar ML 129 one hour credit in the study of French Horn ML 340, ML 440 Beginning Steel Drum Ensemble voice, keyboard, brass, wood- Instrument Freshman-Sophomore Trombone ML 342, ML 442 ME 130, 230, 330, 430 wind, and percussion. Contact Euphonium ML 343, ML 443 or Voice 1 Hour Credit Advanced Steel Drums Ensemble any member of the music faculty Tuba ML 344, ML 444 Keyboard ME 131, 231, 331, 431 for further information. Percussion Piano ML 148, ML 248 Participation in the appropriate Percussion ML 345, ML 445 COURSE OFFERINGS IN MUSIc ensemble is a co-requisite for all Voice Guitar Voice ML 146, ML 246 MU 100 Class Piano for the Non- applied lessons for all students Guitar Ml 347, ML 447 Music Major majoring and minoring in music. Woodwind Improvisation MU 101 Class Voice for the Non-Major A grade of "C" or better must be Flute ML 135, ML 235 Improvisation ML 349,449 MU 102 Class Piano I earned in all music course-work Oboe ML 136, ML 236 (Applied Music Fee charged for MU 103 Class Piano II for the music major or minor. Bassoon ML 137, ML 237 above courses) MU 104 Class Guitar Clarinet ML 138, ML 238 Numbering System for music MU 119 Fundamentals of Music Numbering System for Saxophone ML 139, ML 239 ensemble Courses (Me) Theory Applied Music lesson MU 125 Jazz Improvisation I Brass These courses, which may be repeated for Courses (ML) MU 129 Beginning Aural Skills Trumpet ML 141, ML 241 credit, use a different number each academic Instrument Non -Major French Horn ML 140, ML 240 year, (IE first year participants register at the MU 135 History and Theory of or Voice 1 Hour Credit Trombone ML 142, ML 242 100 level, second year participants register at Music II Euphonium ML 143, ML 243 MU 139 Music Theory I KeyBoard the 200 level, etc.). Tuba ML 144, ML 244 MU 150 Introduction to Music Educa- Piano ML 130 Chorus Percussion ME 120, 220, 320, 420 tion Voice MU 203 Class Piano III Percussion ML 145, ML 245 Show Choir Voice ML 128 MU 204 Class Piano IV Guitar ME 121, 221, 321, 421 Woodwind MU 205 Music Appreciation Guitar Ml 147, ML 247 Flute ML 116 Vocal Ensemble MU 205H Music Appreciation Oboe ML 117 Improvisation ME 122, 222, 322, 422 MU 208 Music Survey Bassoon ML 118 Improvisation ML 149, 249 Jazz Combo MU 213 Vocal Techniques and Dic-
90 91 Arts a n d letters Division of music/philosophy/religion PHILOSOPHY/RELIGION/communication/Theatre Division of Arts a n d letters Arts tion MU 495-R Senior Recital, Trumpet PL 211 Contemporary Ethical Issues This major requires 12 hours of writing MU 214 Woodwind Techniques MU 495-H Senior Recital, Horn PL 310/310H Ethical Issues in the Workplace intensive courses. MU 215 String Techniques MU 495-T Senior Recital, Trombone course offerings in MU 216 Brass Techniques MU 495-U Senior Recital, Tuba Religion COURSE OFFERINGS MU 496 Senior Recital, Percussion IN Professional MU 217 Percussion Techniques RE 201 Science and Religion MU 497 Senior Recital, Guitar cOMMUNICATION MU 225 Jazz Pedagogy RE 202 Life and Letters of Paul MU 229 Intermediate Aural Skills Philosophy and Religion RE 203 Christian Spiritual Formation I Various sections of CM 404 are offered MU 230 History and Theory of Music III The Department of Philosophy and RE 204 Christian Spiritual Formation II at selected sites for teacher recertifica- MU 235 History and Theory of Music IV Religion offers introductory and upper- RE 205 Christian Ethics and Contemporary tion. MU 239 Music Theory II division level courses in philosophy and Issues CM 404 Technology for Teachers CM404A Powerpoint for Teachers MU 303 Music History I religion. The department currently offers RE 210 World Religions CM404B Excel for Teachers MU 304 Music History II a minor in the area of Christian Studies RE 221 Old Testament CM404C Word for Teachers MU 310 Basic Conducting designed to provide students with insight RE 222 New Testament into the significant role of religion in the CM 404D Web Page Design (FrontPage) for MU 311 Instrumental Conducting RE 225 Christian Heritage I Teachers shaping of contemporary culture, with pri- MU 312 Advanced Vocal Techniques RE 226 Christian Heritage II CM 404E Photoshop for Teachers mary emphasis being given to the impact and Diction RE 240 Models & Methods of Christian CM 404F Publisher for Teachers MU 313 Choral Conducting of Christianity on Western culture. Leadership CM 404G Interactive Smart Boards for MU 320 Music Composition and Ar- The department also provides academic RE 301 The Koran and The Bible Teachers ranging support for the Christian Education and RE 303 Hebrews and the General Epistles CM 404H Advanced Interactive Smart MU 325 Jazz History Leadership Program which seeks to (1) RE 401/401H A Study of Jesus Boards for Teachers MU 329 Advanced Aural Skills acquaint students with the historical CM 404I Promethean Activboard for Professional Teachers MU 333W General and Elementary values of Christianity, (2) train them Communication Major CM404J Advanced Promethean Activboard Music Methods in the exercise of spiritual disciplines The major in Professional Communica- for Teachers MU 339 Music Theory III designed to integrate faith values with the whole of life, and (3) provide practi- tion is an interdisciplinary major which CM 404K Integrating 21st Century MU 400W Materials and Methods of Technology In The Classroom cal training through local, national, and draws courses from English, Art, Com- Teaching Secondary Music CM 404L IPads For Teachers international service-learning projects. puter Science, Business, Interdisciplinary MU 415 Jazz Composition and Ar- CM 404M: Google for Teachers Students accepted into the program re- Studies, and International Studies as well ranging CM 410 Introduction to Digital Literacies I ceive a scholarship which requires the as Communication. The major prepares MU 452W Clinical Practice - Vocal/ CM 412 Introduction to Digital Literacies 2 completion of specific program require- entry-level communication professionals CM 490 Communication Internship Choral-GeneralMU 453W Clinical ments. Additional information, including to design and convey messages for vari- Practice Instrumental-General an application for admission, may be ous audiences across a wide range of old Theatre Major (B.A.) MU 491-497 Senior Recital located online at www.limestone.edu/celp. and new media."A Communication major The Theatre major develops perfor- consists of fifty - seven semester hours. mance and production skills including The following course numbers are to be CHRISTIAN STUDIES MINOR acting, directing, and design. The Theatre used for the specific area of emphasis: To minor in Christian Studies a The following courses are required for major prepares students to pursue a profes- MU 491-P Senior Recital, Piano student must take Religion 221, 222, the major: sional career in Theatre or continue on to MU 491-G Senior Recital, Organ 225, and 226, plus any two additional English 231W, 326, ART 101, 103W, graduate studies in theatre. The Theatre MU 492 Senior Recital, Voice courses in religion. 120, 220, 320, International Studies major consists of 51 hours of course work. MU 494-F Senior Recital, Flute course offerings in 250, Interdisciplinary Studies 305, English 302, Theatre 101, 102, 103, MU 494-O Senior Recital, Oboe Philosophy Business Administration 335, 341, 110, 111 (repeat 3 times), 201, 202, 204, MU 494-B Senior Recital, Bassoon Computer Science 102, 103, 105, 307, 308, 401, and 480. MU 494-C Senior Recital, Clarinet PL 201 Introduction to Philosophy 234, 342, Communication 410, 412, Two from the following: English 331, MU 494-S Senior Recital, Saxophone PL 210 Basic Systems of Logic 490. Theatre ,TH 116, 120, 122, 299 ,301,
92 93 Arts a n d letters Division of theatre theatre/FRENCH/GEOGRAPHY/SPANISH Division of Arts a n d letters Arts 302, 309, 407. In addition, students must Theatre Major (B.F.A) exposes students to vocal training, theatre Required Theatre courses: take two semesters of the same foreign The B.F.A. in Theatre provides the history and literature, acting and directing, Theatre 101, 102, 103, 110, 111, 203, language. This major requires 12 hours of student with performance and produc- playwriting, and design. 204, 301, 303, 307, 309, 310, 312, 319, Writing Intensive Course. tion skills including acting, singing, and 407, 480; Physical Education 135, 136, advanced vocal, physical and technical The following courses in Theatre are required: 143, 144, Music 102, 103, 119, 129,139, THEATRE MINOR techniques. Students gain a solid and thor- A Theatre minor consists of eighteen ough knowledge of acting , directing, and Theatre 101, 102, 103, 110, 111 (x3), Choose one of the following (2 credits) design. The B.F.A. Theatre student will be semester hours, including the following: 203, 307, 480; English 303; Physical Physical Education 137, 138, 142 prepared to pursue a professional career in Education 135, PE 136, PE 137, PE 138. Ensembles (4 credits hours) Theatre 101, 102, 103, 110, and two Theatre or continue onto graduate studies Music 119, 139 ME 120, 220, 320, 420 and in theatre. The B.F.A. consist of 77 hours. of the following courses: Theatre 202, Choose one from the following: Applied Voice (8 credit hours ) 307, or 308. Course work exposes students to theatre MU 102, MU 103 history and literature, acting and directing, ML 146, 246, 346, 446) Note: B.F.A. students are required to COURSE OFFERINGS IN playwriting, and design. Ensembles (4 credit hours from ME 120, 220, 320, 420) maintain a 2.75 GPA in their major. THEATRE Students would take each of the Additional Courses: Theatre 203, 302, following theatre courses: Applied Voice (8 credit hours from ML TH 101 Drama Appreciation 307, 310 Theatre 101, 102, 103, 110, 111 (x6), 146, 246, 346, 446). Below are additional course offerings in TH 102 Acting: Basics 116, 120, 122, 201W, 202, 204, 301, TH 103 History of Theatre the Division of Arts and Letters: 302, 307, 308W, 309, 401W, 407, Musical Theatre Major TH 110 Fundamentals of Play 480, English 302, 331 (B.F.A) Production Choose one course from the following (2 COURSE OFFERINGS IN FRENCH TH 111, 114-115 Experiential Theatre credits): Physical Education 135, 136, 137, The B.F.A. provides a unique opportu- TH 116 Fundamentals of Makeup 138, 142, 143, 144. nity for undergraduate students who want FR 101 Elementary French I TH 120 Fundamentals of Costuming Choose one of the following (3 credits): to focus more intensely on their major, to FR 102 Elementary French II TH 122 Fundamentals of Lighting Theatre 303, 405, (Courses are designated explore every facet of Musical Theatre FR 201 Elementary French I TH 201 Performance Studies as TH 111, 114 or 115 with subtitles such and performance. The B.F.A. insists that FR 202 Elementary French II TH 202 Acting: Performance, as Lighting, Makeup, Sound, etc.). majors be in dance and vocal lessons COURSE OFFERING IN Auditioning, and Voice Two semesters of Foreign Language (6 nearly every semester they attend. They GEOGRAPHY TH 203 Improvisation credits) take an exhaustive slate of acting, singing, TH 204 Acting: Audition Note: B.F.A. students are required to main- dancing, and technical theatre courses. GE 211 Economic Geography TH 301 Gender, Race, and Performance tain a 2.75 GPA in their major. They will be thoroughly prepared for the TH 302 Acting: Style challenges that face them as developing Course offerings in Spanish musical THEATRE MAJOR (B.A.) TH 303 Musical Theatre Performance I theatre artists. The Musical Theatre major SP 101 Elementary Spanish I A Musical Theatre major provides TH 307 Directing consist of 78 hours. SP 102 Elementary Spanish II students with performance and production SP 105 Conversational Spanish TH 308W Playwriting skills including acting, singing, and SP 201 Intermediate Spanish I TH 309 Advanced Stage Design advanced vocal techniques. Students gain SP 202 Intermediate Spanish II TH 310 Musical Theatre Performance II knowledge of the fundamental elements of TH 312 Junior Qualifier music, directing, and design. The Musical TH 319 History of Musical Theatre Theatre student will be prepared to pursue TH 401W Dramatic Criticism a professional career in Musical Theatre or TH 405 Shakespeare and Performance continue on to graduate studies in theatre. TH 407 Advanced Directing The Musical Theatre Major consists TH 480 Student Production Lab of 54 hours of course work. Course work
94 95 Division of education and physical education Education
PE201 Personal and Community EDUCATION with the knowledge and experi- Division of E d ucation/ Division of PHY Health (3) The Limestone College Teacher Edu- ences to successfully complete the SICA L ED UCATION Education C. Professional Education (15) cation Program is approved by the State ADEPT evaluation process. ED200 Foundations of Education Department of Education in accordance NOTE: Students must pass Praxis I before and Physical EN 201 Experiences in Literature with the Standards for State Approval enrolling in any methods class or edu-
L ED UCATION SICA Education EC211 Economic Geography of Teacher Education established by the cation course numbered 301 or above.
PHY MA 110 or Higher (6 hours). National Association of State Directors Division of E d ucation/ The Division of Education and Physi- CS 209 Multimedia in the Class- of Teacher Education and Certification. ADMISSION TO THE TEACHER cal Education presents an opportunity room Limestone College offers approved pro- EDUCATION PROGRAM to study Early Childhood Education, ID 301 Critical Thinking grams in the following areas: In order for a student to gain admission Elementary Education, Physical Educa- PS 204Human Growth and Development to the Limestone College Teacher Educa- Early Childhood Education (PK-3) tion, Athletic Training, and Sport Man- PS 304 Educational Psychology tion Degree program, he/she must meet Elementary Education (2-6) agement. ED/PS 320 Exceptional Child the following qualifications: English Education (9-12) Majors and/or concentrations are of- ED310 History and Philosophy 1. Submit passing scores on the Core Mathematics Education (9-12) fered in the following areas: of Education Academic Skills for Educators Music Education (K-12) Early Childhood Education D. Area of Specialization (53) as required by the State of South Elementary Education EE 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, Physical Education (K-12) Carolina. Praxis I is a test of basic Physical Education/General 307W,309, 311, 313, 345, GOALS OF THE TEACHER skills. According to state law, a Physical Education/Strength and 346, 347, 401, 452, 453 EDUCATION PROGRAM student must pass this test before Conditioning 1. To provide prospective teachers being admitted to the Teacher Edu- Physical Education/ Teacher Course Offerings in Early with a broad background of general cation Program. All students, even Education Childhood Education knowledge and skills as a basis for college graduates, must pass Praxis the development of cultural literacy Athletic Training EE 300 Field Experience I or have the appropriate ACT/SAT in their students. Sport Management EE 301 Field Experience scores to be exempt. 2. To provide prospective teachers EE 302 Field Experience 2. Successfully complete Education Minors are offered in Coaching and with the professional courses and Physical Education. EE 303 Introduction to Early Childhood 200. Graduates of the Teacher Ca- Education experiences that will form the phil- det Program receive transfer credit EE 304 Home, School, and Community osophical, psychological, sociologi- for Education 200. Early Childhood Relations cal, historical, and methodological 3. Complete 45 semester hours of Education Major EE 307W Emergent Literacy bases of teaching and learning. college credit with a cumulative The early childhood education pro- EE 309 Early Childhood Curriculum 3. To provide prospective teachers Grade Point Ratio of 2.6 on a 4.0 gram provides preparation for teaching EE 311 Early Childhood Methods with effective models, methods, scale. in PK-3 classrooms. The goal of this EE313 Creative Arts in Early Childhood strategies, materials, and techno- 4. Submit with the application three program is to provide prospective early Education logical resources for teaching and letters of recommendation or childhood candidates with a theoretical EE 345 Experiences in Math for Young learning. reference forms, one each from a knowledge base to develop an awareness Children 4. To provide prospective teach- professor of general education, a of the content necessary to teach young EE 346 Science in the Early Childhood ers with the knowledge and skills professor in education, and a public children. Field experiences include place- Classroom to provide current and accurate school professional. ments with infants through 2nd grade. EE 347 Social Studies in the Early content for learners, as well as 5. Gain approval by the faculty of the A student desiring a bachelor’s de- Childhood Classroom the knowledge and ability to use academic division of Limestone gree in early childhood education must EE401 Assessing Young Children instructional strategies to facilitate College in which the degree pro- complete the following requirements: EE 452 Early Childhood Clinical Practice learning for students of varying gram is administered. A. GeneralEducation Requirements EE 453 Seminar on Teaching in Early abilities and backgrounds. 6. Gain approval by the Teacher Edu- B. Supplemental Courses (5 hours) Childhood Education 5. To provide prospective teachers cation Committee.
96 97 Elementary Education education /Physical education
APPLICATION FOR Clinical The Teacher Education Committee REQUIREMENTS FOR ED 412 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Division of E d ucation/ PHY Practice will review applications for entrance SECONDARY TEACHER CERTIFI- Teaching of Reading SICA L ED UCATION Candidates seeking teacher certifica- into clinical practice. If candidates do not CATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA ED 452W Clinical Practice tion must successfully complete courses in receive favorable recommendations from general education, professional education, the committee and/or from the specific Limestone College offers approved PHYSICAL EDUCATION, programs at the secondary level in English, L ED UCATION SICA and the area of specialization. Prior to the division, they will be unable to complete ATHLETIC TRAINING and Sport Mathematics and Music. PHY application for entrance into the Clinical the process until deficiencies are elimi- Management Majors Division of E d ucation/ Practice Program, students should success- nated. In some cases, students may be ad- For specific information regarding these The mission of the Physical Education, fully complete institutional requirements vised to pursue a degree in another area. areas, see the various major programs. in verbal and quantitative skills. Athletic Training and Sport Management ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Department at Limestone College is Early Childhood, Elementary, second- COURSE OFFERINGS IN MAJOR twofold. First, to provide the coursework, ary, and K-12 majors as a rule will com- EDUCATION An Elementary Education major experiences, leadership and resources plete all methods courses, all professional ED 200 Principles and Problems of consists of the following: education courses, and all major teaching Education for the preparation of professionals in subject courses prior to the semester of A. General Education ED 209 Multimedia in the Classroom the areas of Physical Education, Athletic clinical practice. Candidates must receive B. Professional Education and Area of ED 210 Tutoring Practicum Training, Sport Management, Strength and the grade of “C” or better in all profes- Specialization ED 300 Field Experience for Elementary Conditioning, and Coaching. Second, to sional education, mathematics, and area English 101, 102, 105, 201 Education contribute to the general education of all of specialization courses. college students by providing courses and Education 200, 209, 300, 301, 302, ED 301 Field Experience for Education Candidates must pass the required 303, 310, 345, 346, 347, 349, 352, 355, majors experiences, both cognitive and physical Praxis II content area examinations and ED 302 Field Experience for Education activity based, to fulfill general education the required Principles of Learning and 412, and 452; Physical Education 315; Psychology 101, 204, 309, and 320 majors requirements and program requirements Teaching examination by the specified ED 303W Teaching Reading in the for other departments at Limestone Col- deadline date prior to clinical practice. In English 201; Biology 101/Biology Lab; Mathematics 110 and 200; His- Elementary School lege. addition to completing required courses, ED 304 Educational Psychology students applying for entrance into clinical tory 110 or 111; History 112 or 113; ED 307 Teaching Reading and Writing in Physical Education Required practice must have approval of the faculty Economics/Geography 211; AR 240; the Content Areas Core Courses of the academic division, and must submit MU 205. ED 309 Tests and Measurements The following 26 semester hours of a formal application to the Teacher Educa- ED 310 History and Philosophy of tion Committee by the specified deadline This major requires 3 hours of Writing core courses are required of all Physical Education date which is generally 10 months prior Intensive Courses. Education and Athletic Training majors to the clinical practice semester. Students ED 320 The Exceptional Child REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHER Physical Education 201, 202, 301, 302, are required by South Carolina law to ED 345 Methods of Teaching Mathematics CERTIFICATION IN and any two Physical Education activity submit by the deadline date prior to clini- in the Elementary School ELEMENTARY EDUCATION IN courses from 129 through 170; cal practice a SC Application for Educator ED346 Methods of Teaching Science in SOUTH CAROLINA Licensure, an IBT electronic fingerprint the Elementary School Biology 101, 210 and 211. (GRADES 2-6) scan, a copy of the social security card and ED 347 Teaching Social Studies in the PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ the application fee. The SC application A. A Bachelor’s degree. Elementary School GENERAL MAJOR for educator packet is available on the SC B. Completion of required courses in ED 349 Teaching Language Arts in the Department of Education Website. The an approved Elementary Education Elementary School The Physical Education/General major Application for clincial practice form is pro- Program. ED 352 Fine Arts for the Elementary consists of the 26 semester hour Physical vided in The Teacher Education Handbook. C. Passing scores on the Praxis II/ Education Teacher Education Core plus 25-28 semester hour Clinical Practice placements are made Principles of Learning Teaching tests ED 355 Principles of Effective Teaching concentration. The concentration consists by the designees at each school district. required by South Carolina. in the Elementary Classroom of the following:
98 99 Physical education/strength & conditioning PHYSICAL EDUCATION/teacher education
The student must complete Physical 1.3 Describe and apply motor develop- 3.7 Demonstrate knowledge of current 6. Professionalism Division of E d ucation/ PHY Education 200W, 217, 218, 219, 454, ment theory and principles related to technology by planning and imple- 6.1 Demonstrate behaviors that are SICA L ED UCATION 490 and twelve semester hours of Physi- skilful movement, physical activity, menting learning experiences that consistent with the belief that all cal Education electives numbered 300 and fitness require students to appropriately use students can become physically or above. This major requires 3 hours of 1.4 Identify historical, philosophical, technology to meet lesson objec- educated individuals
L ED UCATION SICA Writing Intensive Courses. and social perspectives of physical tives. 6.2 Participate in activates that enhance PHY
Division of E d ucation/ education issues and legislation. 4. Instructional Delivery and collaboration and lead to profes- PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ 1.5 Analyzes and corrects critical ele- Management sional growth and development. STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ments of motor skills and perfor- 4.1 Demonstrate effective verbal and 6.3 Demonstrate behaviors that are con- MAJOR mance concepts. non-verbal communication skills sistent with the professional ethics The Physical Education/Strength and across a variety of instructional 2. Skill and Fitness Based Competence of highly qualified teachers. Conditioning major consists of the 26 se- formats. 6.4 Communicate in ways that convey mester hours of Physical Education Core 2.1 Demonstrate personal competence 4.2 Implement effective demonstra- respect and sensitivity. plus a 40 semester hour concentration. The in motor skill performance for a tions, explanations, and instruction- concentration consists of the following: variety of physical activates and al cues and prompts to link physical National Association for Sport and Chemistry 105, Mathematics 200; Physical movement patterns. activity concepts to appropriate Physical Education (2009). National stan- Education 200, 210, 305, 320A, 322,324, 2.2 Achieve and maintain a health-en- learning experiences. dards & guidelines for physical education 326, 333, 400W, 401, 410, and 492; and hancing level of fitness throughout 4.3 Provide effective instructional feed- teacher education (3rd ed.) Reston, VA: the program Psychology 204. back for skill acquisition, student Author 2.3 Demonstrate performance concepts learning and motivation. LIMESTONE COLLEGE’S PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ related to skillful movements in a 4.4 Recognize the changing dynamics TEACHER EDUCATION TEACHER EDUCATION MAJOR variety of physical activities. of the environment and adjust in- DISPOSiTIONS 3. Planning and Implementation structional tasks based on student The Physical Education Teacher Edu- 3.1 Design and implement short and responses. The Teacher Education unit’s philoso- cation major trains students to become long term plans that are linked to 4.5 Utilize managerial rules, routines, phy reflects the premise that enlightened physical educators consistent with appro- program and instructional goals as and transitions to create and main- educators possess the following charac- priate guidelines provided by National As- well as a variety of student needs. tain a safe and effective learning teristics which predispose them to success sociation for Sport and Physical Education 3.2 Develop and implement appropriate environment. as educators and that the development of (NASPE) and the Department of Teacher (e.g. measurable, developmentally 4.6 Implement strategies to help stu- these characteristics can be encouraged at Limestone College. Graduates of the appropriate, performance based) dents demonstrate responsible and enhanced in a well-structured teacher program are eligible for licensure by the goals and objectives aligned with lo- personal and social behaviors in a education program. state of South Carolina (SC) as a K-12 cal, state, and /or national standards. productive learning environment. Enlightened educators have a sense Physical Education teacher. 3.3 Design and implement content that 5. Impact on Student Learning of enthusiasm about learning which is is aligned with lesson objectives. 5.1 Select or create appropriate assess- exemplified by their own successful ac- NASPE GUIDELINES 3.4 Plan for and manage resources to ments that will measure student complishments as learners and by their 1. Scientific and Theoretical Knowledge provide active, fair and equitable achievement of goals and objec- continued interest in learning 1.1 Describe and apply physiological learning experiences. tives. and biomechanical concepts related 3.5 Plan and adapt instruction for di- 5.2 Use appropriate assessments to Enlightened educators demonstrate to skillful movement, physical ac- verse student needs, adding specific evaluate student learning before, competence in a specific content area and tivity and fitness accommodations and/or modifica- during, and after instruction in the student of pedagogy. 1.2 Describe and apply motor learn- tions for student exceptionalities. 5.3 Utilize the reflective cycle to Enlightened educators are literate, ing and psychological /behavioral 3.6 Plan and implement progressive and implement change in teacher per- articulate, and technologically learned. theory related to skillful movement, sequential instruction that addresses formance, student learning, and They communicate with students, parents physical activity, and fitness. the diverse needs of all students. instructional goals and decisions. and partners in communities of learning.
100 101 PHYSICAL EDUCATION/teacher education PHYSICAL EDUCATION/teacher education
Enlightened educators have a sense of must receive a grade of B or better in Net 3. Complete 45 semester hours of col- date which is generally 10 months prior Division of E d ucation/ PHY efficacy about their profession. They be- Sports, Field/Court I, Field/Court II, and lege credit with a cumulative Grade to the clinical practice semester. Students SICA L ED UCATION lieve in education and in the prospect that the three required physical activity classes. Point Ratio of 2.6 on a 4.0 scale. are required by South Carolina Law to it can be effective. They are committed to All physical education teacher candidates 4. Submit with the application three let- submit by the deadline date prior to clini- their colleagues and to their profession. will be tested for his/her fitness level using ters of recommendation or reference cal practice a SC Application for Educator
L ED UCATION SICA Enlightened educators reflect on their FITNESSGRAM®, or other appropriate forms, one each from a professor Certificate, and IBT electronic fingerprint
PHY practice and they embrace growth and standardized fitness testing programs, dur- of general education, a professor in scan, a copy of their social security card Division of E d ucation/ and the application fee. The SC applica- positive change. ing first entry into the physical education education, and a public school profes- tion for educator packet is available in the teacher education program and retested sional. Enlightened educators value learners, office of the Director of the Teacher Educa- during his or her final year. If a student respect their individuality and appreciate 5. Gain approval by the faculty of the tion. The application for Clinical Practice needs an accommodation to achieve the the potential for positive outcomes which academic division of Limestone Col- form is provided in the Teacher Education course requirements, an interaction pro- is inherent in diversity. They have the abil- lege in which the degree program is Handbook. Clinical Practice placements cess, including the student, will be engaged ity and the desire to engage all students administered. are made by the designees at each school to determine appropriate accommodations. in learning. 6. Gain approval by the Teacher Educa- district. The Teacher Education commit- tion Committee. tee will review applications for entrance Enlightened educators are responsible ACCOMMODATIONS FOR into clinical practice. If candidates do not citizens they possess a sense of emotional STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES APPLICATION FOR receive favorable recommendations from maturity, personal integrity, and social The Physical Education Teacher Edu- CLINICAL PRACTICE the committee and/or from the specific responsibility. cation program will attempt to make all Candidates seeking teacher certifica- divisions, they will be unable to com- reasonable accommodations for students tion must successfully complete course in plete the process until deficiencies are with certified disabilities as authorized by PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ general education, professional education, eliminated. In some cases, student may be TEACHER EDUCATION MAJOR the Office of Accessibility Services. Ap- and the area of specialization. Prior to the advised to pursue a degree in another area. A. General Education propriate standardized fitness testing and/ application for entrance into the Clinical Requirements for Admission to the B. Physical Education professional or modification of skill requirements will Practice Program, students should success- Teacher Education Program, Clinical area: Physical Education 131, 132, be determined by a committee consisting fully complete institutional requirements Practice (Student Teaching), and other 133, 200, 201, 202, 217, 218, 219 of appropriate faculty and staff with input in verbal and quantitative skills. pertinent information are posted in the 301, 302, 314, 320A, 322, 323, 413, from the student. Physical Education majors, as a rule, Teacher Education Handbook or the Teacher Education Website. 414, 452, 453 will complete all methods courses, all ADMISSION TO THE TEACHER professional education courses and all C. Education Courses: EDUCATION PROGRAM major teaching subject courses prior to the COACHING MINOR Education 200, 209,304, ED 310 In order for a student to gain admis- semester of clinical practice. Candidates For a minor in Coaching 18-21 semester D. Supplemental Courses sion to the Limestone College Teacher must receive the grade of “C” or better hours are required as follows: *Biology 101, 210 and 211 Education Degree program, he/she in all professional education, mathemat- Physical Education 202, 210, *Psychology 101 and 204 must meet the following qualifications: ics and area of specialization course. 303W, 400, 410, 491, any two of 1. Submit passing scores on the Praxis Candidates must pass the required the following Physical Education Praxis II content area examinations and *May count for General Education I Series as required by the State of courses: 203, 208, 209, 212, 213. Principles of Learning and Teaching ex- South Carolina. All students, even Requirements amination by the specified deadline date college graduates, must pass Praxis PHYSICAL EDUCATION MINOR Note: required physical activity classes prior to clinical practice. In addition to are included in the professional program I or have the appropriate ACT/SAT For a minor in Physical Education, 22 completing required courses, students ap- semester hours are required as follows: Note: All physical education teacher scores to be exempt. plying for entrance into clinical practice candidates must demonstrate competen- 2. Successfully complete Education must have approval of the faculty of the Physical Education 200W, 201, 202, cies in a variety of activities and maintain 200. Graduates of the Teacher Cadet academic division, and must submit a 301, 302, any three Physical Education an appropriate fitness level. As such, each Program receive transfer credit for formal application to the Teacher Educa- activity courses from 129 through 170 physical education teacher candidate Education 200. tion Committee by the specified deadline and four semester hours of Physical
102 103 physical education/Athletic training Athletic training
Education electives numbered 300 or practice and advanced critical think- and disease prevention training, confiden- • Verification/declination of the Hepa- Division of E d ucation/ PHY above. ing skills as entry-level athletic train- tiality/FERPA training, and a signed ATS titis-B vaccination series. SICA L ED UCATION ers Handbook and Confidentiality Agreement. • Verification of confidentiality/FERPA ATHLETIC TRAINING MAJOR 4. Students will effectively communi- The number of applicants accepted and training The Athletic Training Program at cate and interact with health profes- enrolled in the Athletic Training Program • A signed ATS Handbook and Confi- is limited by an 8:1 student/preceptor (on L ED UCATION SICA Limestone College is accredited by the sionals in a variety of settings. dentiality Agreement. campus) ratio due to the highly individual- PHY Commission on Accreditation of Ath- Division of E d ucation/ letic Training Education (CAATE), 2201 Admissions Requirements for the ized, “hands-on” nature of this program. Transfer Students Double Creek Drive, Suite 5006, Round Athletic Training Program The number of applicants chosen will be Transfer students who desire an Athletic based on the number of empty slots in the Training Major must go through the initial Rock, TX 78664 (512) 733-9700. Observation Period Students who pursue this major will program. Fulfillment of the stated require- observation and application process. Aca- Students interested in the Athletic earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in ments is not a guarantee of acceptance into demic coursework and clinical education Athletic Training and will be enabled to Training Program must go through an the Athletic Training Program. Students experiences will be evaluated on an indi- challenge the Board of Certification (BOC) observation and application process. that are not accepted in the Athletic Train- vidual basis to determine the appropriate Examination. Admittance to the program occurs at the ing Program are welcome to reapply the level at which the student should begin conclusion of the fall semester. Students following fall semester. coursework within the Athletic Training Mission Statement of the Athletic must enroll in AT 180: Fundamentals of Program. Classes containing cognitive Training Program Admission Criteria competencies will be evaluated to see It is the mission of the Athletic Training Athletic Training, BI 101: Introduction to Admission into the Athletic Training Biology I, and complete a 50-hour obser- which, if any, fulfill the Athletic Training Program at Limestone College to provide Program is based on the following criteria: Program requirements. Classes containing our athletic training students (ATSs) with vation period prior to making their appli- • A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. psychomotor competencies will require a a well-rounded liberal arts education that cation for the Athletic Training Program . • A "C" or better in AT 180: Fundamen- challenge examination. Course credit will is grounded with quality instruction and All observation hours must be completed tals of Athletic Training. be awarded after a student has taken the hands-on clinical experiences, which will prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday. challenge examination and demonstrated ultimately prepare them for a career in the • A “C” or better in BI 101: Introduc- tion to Biology I proficiency of those competencies. The athletic training profession. It is our intent to Application Period • Completion of a 50 hour observation student will have the first semester of en- produce competent, confident, and dedicated rollment to take the challenge examination After the completion of the approxi- period. professionals who are enabled to function and demonstrate proficiency of psychomo- independently in a variety of settings. Upon mately 12-week rotation period and the • Submission of an application, letter accumulation of 50 observation hours, tor competencies. The Athletic Training meeting all graduation requirements and of intent, and three letters of recom- Program does not accept Athletic Training passing the BOC Examination, our ATSs will students are eligible to make their appli- mendation. courses from institutions that are not ac- find themselves prepared for an entry-level cation to the Athletic Training Program. • An interview with the Athletic Train- credited by CAATE. position within the profession. In order to apply, students must obtain ing faculty and staff. an application from the Program Director • Demonstration of skills and traits (de- Technical Standards (PD) and submit a letter of intent stating Athletic Training Program Goals pendability, responsibility, integrity, The Athletic Training Program at Lime- why they desire an Athletic Training Major Upon successful completion of the Athletic initiative, and communication skills) stone College is a rigorous and intense along with three letters of recommenda- program that places specific requirements Training Program. that are mandatory for an entry-level 1. Students will possess the utmost tion. After submission of the required and demands on the students enrolled in the materials, the Athletic Training faculty and certified athletic trainer. moral, legal, and ethical behaviors program. The technical standards set forth staff will interview prospective ATSs. In • Verification of a Medical History and by the Athletic Training Program establish of academic, personal, professional, addition, the following documents must Physical Examination. essential qualities considered necessary and social integrity. be on file and/or verified with the Athletic • Verification of Health Insurance. for students admitted to the program to 2. Students will develop the skills and Training Program: medical history and • Verification of Technical Standards. achieve the knowledge, clinical skills, and values necessary for employment as physical examination, health insurance, • Verification of Bloodborne Pathogen physical demands of an entry-level Athletic an entry-level athletic trainer through immunization record, proof (or declina- and Disease Prevention Training. Trainer and to meet the expectations of the individual and collaborative effort. tion) of the Hepatitis-B vaccination series, • Verification of Immunization Re- program's accrediting agency (CAATE.) 3. Students will utilize evidence-based technical standards, bloodborne pathogen cords. Students that apply to the Athletic Training
104 105 Athletic training athletic training/PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Program must demonstrate a fulfill a mini- Graduation Requirements BI 211 Anatomy and Physiology II COURSE OFFERINGS IN Division of E d ucation/ PHY mum level of physical and cognitive ability In order to graduate with a Bachelor of MA 200 Elementary Statistics PHYSICAL EDUCATION SICA L ED UCATION of the technical standards. All technical Science in Athletic Training, ATSs must PE 201 Personal and Community Activity Courses standards are in accordance with Limestone meet the following criteria: Health The activities program is designed to College's policies and procedures. • A minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA. PE 301 Kinesiology provide instruction in motor skills in a
L ED UCATION SICA Costs Associated with the Athletic • A "C" in all athletic training PE 302 Exercise Physiology variety of sport, exercise, dance, and rec-
PHY PE 333 Strength & Power Develop- reational activities at the beginning and Division of E d ucation/ Training Major courses. ment intermediate levels for the general college • A “C” or better in BI 101, BI 210, All costs incurred with application and ac- PS 101 Introduction to Psychology student. Activity courses are open to all ceptance into the Athletic Training Program BI 211, MA 200, PE 201, PE 301, COURSE OFFERINGS IN students except intercollegiate athletes in is the responsibility of the student. These PE 302, PE 333, and PS 101. ATHLETIC TRAINING their respective sports. Participants who costs may include, but are not limited to: Please Note are members of intercollegiate teams • Physical examination Additional information can be obtained AT 180 Fundamentals of Athletic throughout a complete season may earn • Hepatitis-B series vaccination in the ATS Handbook, which is available Training one semester hour of activity credit for the • Health Insurance online at http://www.limestone.edu/aca- AT 188 Athletic Training Practicum I experience. Total credit towards gradua- • Transportation to and from off- demics/athletic-training. AT 189 Athletic Training Practicum II tion is limited to two semester hours. campus sites. AT 201 First Aid and CPR/AED for the • Uniforms Athletic Training Required Professional Rescuer Activity courses will normally meet • Lab fees Courses AT 280 Clinical Anatomy I two periods a week for one-half of a • Membership dues to NATA semester. Each activity course will carry AT 180 Fundamentals of Athletic Training AT 281 Clinical Anatomy II • Professional Student Liability AT 283W Medical Terminology one semester hour of credit. All physical Insurance AT 201 First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and General Medical Conditions in education activity courses (except for PE • Criminal Background Check AT 280 Clinical Anatomy I Athletic Training 159 and PE 170) will have a lab fee of $10. Academic Requirements AT 288 Athletic Training Practicum III AT 281 Clinical Anatomy II Activity Courses In order to remain in good standing within AT 283W Medical Terminology and General AT 289 Athletic Training Practicum IV PE 129 Special Activities the Athletic Training Program, the fol- Medical Conditions in Athletic Training AT 380/AT380H Orthopaedic Injury PE 130 yoga lowing academic requirements must be AT 380/AT 380H Orthopaedic Injury Evaluation I (Laboratory Component) maintained: Evaluation I AT 381 Orthopaedic Injury Evaluation PE 131 Swimming and Water Safety • A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA AT 381 Orthopaedic Injury Evaluation II II (Laboratory Component) PE 132 Recreational Dance • A “C” or better in all Athletic Train- AT 383 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic AT 383 Therapeutic Modalities in PE 133 Tumbling and Gymnastics ing Courses. Failure to earn a “C” Training Athletic Training (Laboratory Com- PE 134 Weight Training or better will result in suspension AT 385/AT385H Rehabilitation in Athletic ponent) PE 135 Ballet Dance from the Athletic Training Program Training AT 385/AT385H Rehabilitation in PE 136 Tap Dance AT 387 Basic Pharmacology and Nutrition in until the ATS retakes in the course. Athletic Training (Laboratory Com- PE 137 Modern Dance Athletic Training The ATS must earn a “C” or better ponent) PE 138 Jazz Dance AT 452 Senior Seminar AT 387 Basic Pharmacology and Nutri- PE 139 Aerobic Conditioning in order to progress in the Athletic AT 481/AT481H Organization and PE 140 Zumba Training Program. Administration of Athletic Training tion in Athletic Training • A “C” or better in BI 101: Introduc- AT 490W Athletic Training Internship AT 388 Athletic Training Practicum V PE 142 Musical Theatre Dance tion to Biology, BI 210: Anatomy AT 188, 189, 288, 289, 388, 489: Athletic AT 452 Senior Seminar PE 143 Tap Dance II and Physiology I, and BI 211: Training Practicum Courses AT 481/AT481H Organization and PE 144 Ballet Dance II Anatomy and Physiology II. The Administration of Athletic Training PE 145 Lacrosse Other Courses Required for the Major ATS must earn a “C” or better in AT 488 Athletic Training Practicum PE 153 Badminton order to progress in the Athletic BI 101 General Biology AT 489 Athletic Training Practicum VI PE 155 Golf Training Program. BI 210 Anatomy and Physiology I AT 490W Athletic Training Internship PE 156 Tennis
106 107 physical education physicAL EDUCATION/SPORT MANAGEMENT
PE 159 Bowling PE 301/PE301H Kinesiology Education Business Administration 207, 208, Division of E d ucation/ PHY PE 161 Volleyball PE 302/PE302H Exercise Physiology PE 454 Physical Education Seminar 300, 312, 341, Economics 200, 203, SICA L ED UCATION PE 162 Basketball PE 303W The Principles and Problems PE 490 Physical Education Internship Physical Education 200, 222, 330, 400 PE 164 Softball of Coaching PE 491 Coaching Internship PE 165 Soccer PE 305 Sports Nutrition PE 492 Strength and Conditioning In- and 410.
L ED UCATION SICA PE 166 Flag Football PE 307 Human Performance Laboratory ternship PHY PE 167 Group Fitness PE 314/PE314H Health and Physical Division of E d ucation/ PE 493 Field Experience for Physical Also, a student must complete six to PE 170 Intercollegiate Athletics Education in the Elementary School PE 315 Physical Education for the El- Education Majors nine semester hours of elective courses Theory Courses ementary Teacher PE 494 Sport Management Internship including: PE 200W Foundations of Physical Edu- PE 320A Measurement and Evaluation SPORT MANAGEMENT MAJOR cation in Physical Education Business Administration 215, 220, PE 201 Personal and Community Health PE 322 Motor Behavior Sport Management is an interdisci- or any Business Administration elective PE 202 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary PE 323 Exceptional Child plinary major with required courses in Resuscitation numbered 300 or above, or Economics PE 324 Energy System Development Physical Education and Business Ad- PE 203 Theory and Practice of Coaching PE 326 Strength Training and Fitness ministration. In addition to completing 316 or Physical Education 494. Basketball Program Design the General Education Requirements, PE 208 Theory and Practice of Coach- PE 327 Behavioral Nutrition and Physi- This major requires 3 hours of Writing ing Soccer cal Activity a student must complete the following PE 209 Theory and Practice of Coaching PE 329 Sport Law required courses (36 semester hours): Intensive Courses. Baseball PE 330W/PE330H Sports and History PE 210/PE210H Basic Care and Preven- PE 333 Strength & Power Development tion of Athletic Injuries PE 400W/PE400H Management of PE 212 Theory and Practice of Coaching Physical Education, Health, and Football Sports Programs PE 213 Theory and Practice of Coaching PE 401 Strength and Conditioning Lacrosse Practicum PE 217 Net Games PE 410/PE410H Psychology of Sport PE 218 Field and Court I PE 413 Teaching School Health PE 219 Field and Court II PE 414 Health and Physical Education PE 222/PE222H Sport Literature and in the Secondary School Communications PE 452 Clinical Practice PE 285 Medical Terminology PE 453W Issues and Trends in Physical
108 109 DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCES BIOLOGY
DIVISION Additional Cellular and Molecular Biology 480 (research/field experi- Requirements for all Biology Concentration ence) is highly recommended for ma- OF NATURAL Biology Majors This concentration in Biology will jors in the Organismal concentration, “All Biology majors must also complete prepare students for careers in academic although students should consult their SCIENCES 20 additional hours of non-core Biology or industry laboratory settings as well as (BI) courses some of which are satisfied post-baccalaureate professional and gradu- advisor and their desired graduate or The Division of Natural Sciences by specified requirements for each concen- ate programs. Required Biology courses professional program when selecting presents an opportunity to study Biology, for the Cellular and Molecular Biology
tration. At least 20 total hours in Biology Biology elective courses. natural sciences Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathemat- concentration include:
(core and non-core) must be completed at Division of Required Math/Science courses for the ics, Physics, and Science. the 300-400 level. Biology majors must Biology 101, 102, 282, 307, 308,459, Organismal concentration include: Majors are offered in Biology, Chem- additionally complete 16 hours in Chem- Biology/Chemistry 440, 480 istry and/or Physics and 6 hours of Math, Chemistry 110 and 111 Division of istry, Computer Science, and Mathematics Students must take eight additional as specified in the concentration elected Mathematics 122 or 205, 200 and 319 natural sciences natural in preparation for graduate or professional hours of biology electives. school programs. Various concentrations within the Biology major. Organismal concentration students Biology 480 (research/internship) is are also offered within these disciplines. Pre-Professional required for majors in the Cell and must also complete an additional 8 hours These degree requirements are described Concentration Molecular concentration. of physics, 8 hours of chemistry or 4 hours below and in the following pages. The Pre-professional concentration Required Math/Science courses for the of physics and 4 hours of chemistry from Minors are offered in Biology, Chem- will prepare graduates for admission into Cellular and Molecular concentration: the following courses: istry, Computer and Information Systems doctoral-level health professions such as Chemistry 110, 111, 303 and 304 Physics 201 and 202 or 301 and 302 Security, Computer Science Internet medicine, dentistry, optometry, and phar- Physics 201, 202 or 301, 302 Chemistry 303 and 304 Management, Computer Science Software macy. Required Biology courses for the Mathematics 205 and 206 (MA 122 Biology/Chemistry 440 Applications, and Mathematics. Pre-Professional concentration include: is currently a pre-requisite for MA 205) It is recommended that students ma- Biology 101, 102, 210, 211, 282, It is recommended that majors in this General Biology joring in Biology or Mathematics study a 308, 459 concentration select Physics 301 and 302. Concentration foreign language. Students must take 12 additional Mathematics 200 and 319 is strongly rec- BIOLOGY MAJOR hours of biology electives. Biology ommended for those students intending The General Biology concentration Biology majors at Limestone College 303, 307, and Biology/Chemistry to pursue post-baccalaureate education. serve students whose career goals or may select from four academic concentra- 440 are strongly recommended Organismal Biology requirements lie outside any of the other tions appropriate to their interests and ca- electives for majors in the Pre- Concentration concentrations, such as those for certain Professional concentration, although reer goals and in preparation for additional The Organismal Biology concentra- allied health professions and some post- students should consult their advi- post-graduate or professional education. tion will prepare students for careers with sor and their desired professional baccalaureate programs. Required Bi- These include the PreProfessional, Cell/ government agencies involved with the program when selecting Biology ology Courses for the General Biology Molecular, Organismal, and General Biol- ecology and environment as well as post- elective courses. concentration include: ogy concentrations. baccalaureate professional and graduate Required Math/Science courses programs in those areas. Required Biol- Biology Core Core Requirements ogy courses for the Organismal Biology for the Pre-Professional concentration BI101, BI102, BI282, BI308,BI459 for all Biology Majors include: Chemistry 110, and 111 with concentration include: Eight hours of BI200 level or All Biology majors must complete 20 laboratory, Chemistry 303 and 304 with Biology 101, 102, 202, 203, 282, hours of core requirements to include the laboratory, Physics 201 and 202 with 308,430, 459 above electives following: laboratory or Physics 301, and 302 with Students must take eight additional Twelve hours of 300-400 level or Biology 101 and 102, 282, 308, 459 laboratory, Mathematics 122 and 205. hours of biology electives. above BI electives
110 111 BIOLOGY/CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY/Computer Science
Students should consult their advisor and BI 309 Exercise Physiology CH 480 Undergraduate Research PROGRAMMING their desired graduate or professional BI 322 Entomology CH 452W Chemistry Seminar CONCENTRATION program to determine the selection of their BI 311 Human Performance Laboratory A Computer Science Programming COMPUTER SCIENCE AND recommended non-core courses. BI 324 Forensic Biology concentration consists of 51 semester BI 320/BI 320 H Immunology INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY hours in CS and Mathematics courses. The Required Math/Science courses for the BI 430W/BI 430H Ecology General Biology concentration include: A computer science major with several following courses are required: BI 440/BI 440H Biochemistry possible concentrations, three minors, and BI 459 Capstone Course Chemistry 110, 111 three associate degree programs are avail- Computer Science Core, CS 206, Mathematics 200 and either Math- BI 480 Undergraduate Research 303, 306, 330, 360, 403, 440, 470, natural sciences BI 406/BI 406H Pathophysiology able within the Department of Computer Division of ematics 122 or 205 Mathematics 150 or 205, Math- General Biology students are required Science and Information Technology (CS). CHEMISTRY MAJOR ematics 230; plus one elective CS to take two additional non-biology science Some of the major concentrations are de- The Chemistry major prepares stu- course.
Division of courses (chemistry or physics) and one ad- dents for graduate and professional pro- signed to prepare students for certification ditional math course OR three additional natural sciences natural grams, as well as careers in a variety of examinations. non-biology laboratory science courses, fields. The major requires a minimum of COMPUTER AND INFORMATION selected from the following 38 semester hours of chemistry courses COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS SECURITY Physics 201 and 202, 301 and 302 and a minimum of 14 hours of ancillary INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION Chemistry 303 and 304 courses. The required courses include: MAJOR A Computer and Information Systems Biology /Chemistry 440 Chemistry 110-111, 303-304, 401 & Security concentration consists of 48 se- Mathematics 205, 206 or 319 The Computer Science and Information 402, 403, 404: 452; Mathematics 205 mester hours in CS courses. The following Technology curriculum offers the student BIOLOGY MINOR & 206; and Physics 201 & 202 or courses are required: Requirements for the Biology minor Physics 301-302. A minimum of 3 ad- an opportunity to develop a concentration are successful completion of 19 hours in ditional semester hours of 300 or 400 in one of the following areas: Computer Science Core, CS 207, Biology to include Biology 101, 102 and level Chemistry courses are required. 208, 307, 309, 311, 404, 407, 409, Programming any additional Biology core or elective This major requires 3 hours of Writing 470, plus one elective CS course. Biology courses at 200 level or above. Intensive Courses. Computer and Information Systems Security COURSE OFFERINGS IN Biology CHEMISTRY MINOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Information Technology CONCENTRATION BI 101/BI 101H Introduction to Biology The following twenty semester hours I are required for a minor in chemistry: Web Development and Database An Information Technology concen- BI 102 Introduction to Biology II This major requires 3 hours of Writing tration consists of 51 semester hours in Chemistry 110-111, 303 and 304 and a CS, Business Administration, and His- BI 107 Environmental Science (w/o Lab) minimum of 4 additional semesters hours Intensive Courses. tory courses. The following courses are BI 108 Environmental Science (w/ Lab) of 300 or 400 -level Chemistry courses BI 113 Human Biology COMPUTER SCIENCE AND required: BI 114W/BI 114 WH Human Biology COURSE OFFERINGS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (w/Lab) CHEMISTRY Computer Science Core, BA 315, BI 202/BI 202H Zoology CORE COURSES 317; HI/CS 320; CS 202, 234, 304, BI 203 Botany CH 100 Fundamentals of Chemistry For all Computer Science and Informa- 305, 310, 426, 441, 470. BI 210 Human Anatomy and Physiology CH 105 Essentials of Chemistry tion Technology Major Concentrations, I CH 110-111 General Chemistry I students are required to take the following WEB DEVELOPMENT AND BI 211 Anatomy and Physiology II CH 303-304 Organic Chemistry DATABASE CONCENTRATION BI282/BI 282H Genetics CH 401 & 402 Physical Chemistry I and courses: BI 285 Medical Terminology II A Web Development and Database con- BI303/BI 303H Comparative Anatomy CH 403W Quantitative Analysis CS 091 (if determined by placement centration consists of 51 semester hours BI 307 Microbiology CH 404 Instrumental Analysis exam) in CS courses. The following courses are BI 308 Molecular Cell Biology CH 440/CH440H Biochemistry CS 102, 103, 105, 110, 201, 205 required:
112 113 Computer Science COMPUTER SCIENCE/mathematics
Computer Science Core, CS 202, COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE OFFERINGS IN CS 320 History of Business and 234, 236, 304, 305, 330, 335, 340, ASSOCIATE DEGREES COMPUTER SCIENCE Technology 426, 441, 470. Computer Information Technology CS 322 Implementing Internet/ CS 091 Computer Literacy Intranet Firewalls A student desiring an associate degree CS 102 Microcomputer Applications CS 330 Internet Programming COMPUTER SCIENCE in Computer Information Technology CS 103H Basic Concepts of the CS 331 Internet Programming III SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS MINOR must complete 21 hours in CS courses as Internet and the World Wide Web CS 335 Web Development Tools The Computer Science Software Ap- follows: CS 105 Introduction to Computer CS 340 Internet Graphics natural sciences plications minor requires a minimum CS 102, 103, 105, 202, 234, 310, Science CS 360 Programming V: Design Division of of 18 semester hours and completion of and 426. CS 110 Survey of Programming and Structure of Programming course requirements with a minimum 2.0 Languages The remaining courses for a minimum Languages GPA. Eighteen semester hours, including CS 201 Operating Systems and CS 403 Theory of Computation
Division of total of 62 semester hours may be selected the following: Networking Fundamentals CS 404 Continuity and Disaster
natural sciences natural from any of the courses listed in the cata- CS 202 Advanced Microcomputer Recovery Planning CS 102, 103, 105, 202, 234, plus log with the concurrence of the student's CS 407 Application Security faculty advisor. Applications either CS 310 or CS 426. CS 205 Programming I: Imperative CS 409 Security Architecture and Computer Science Web Development Programming Design COMPUTER SCIENCE WEB DEVEL- A student desiring an associate degree CS 206 Programming II: Object CS 425 Internet Security OPMENT MINOR in Computer Science Web Development Oriented Paradigm CS 426 Internet Database The Computer Science Web Develop- must complete the 21 semester hours of CS 207 Cryptography & Access CS 431 Internet Site Operations CS 432 Internet Database II: Scripting ment minor requires a minimum of 18 the following courses: Control CS 435 Internet Programming IV semester hours and completion of course CS 208 Telecommunications & CS 102, CS 103, 105, 234, 236, CS 440 Project Management for requirements with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Network Security Programmers 335, and 340. CS 209 Multimedia in the Classroom Eighteen semester hours, including the CS 441 Project Management for The remaining courses for a minimum CS 227 E-Business Technologies following: Information Technology total of 62 semester hours may be selected CS 234 Web Page Development CS 470W Capstone Project CS 102, 103, 105, 234, 335, and 340. from any of the courses listed in the cata- CS 236 Introduction to Scripting CS 490 Computer Science Internship log with the concurrence of the student's CS 242 Internet/Intranet Management faculty advisor. CS 303 Programming III: Advanced MATHEMATICS COMPUTER AND INFORMATION Two majors in mathematics are of- Computer Science Programming Algorithms and Data Structures SYSTEMS SECURITY MINOR CS 304 Information Systems Analysis fered: a Bachelor of Science in Math- A student desiring an associate's degree ematics, and a Bachelor of Science in The Computer and Information Sys- and Design in Computer Science Programming must Mathematics Education. tems Security Minor is designed for the CS 305 Database Management complete 21 semester hours in computer The following courses are required student who wants to learn the founda- CS 306 Programming: IV: Advanced science and mathematics courses as fol- for a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics: tions, technology and techniques of com- lows: Programming puter and data security. The Computer CS 307 Computer Compliance, General Education courses as outlined and Information Systems Security Minor CS 103, 105, 201, 110, 205, and Regulations, & Investigations in the Catalog and: requires a minimum of 18 semester hours 201, 202. MA 115 or 122. CS 309 Operations & Physical Mathematics 160, 200, 205, 206, 230, 300, 301, 304W, 307, 320, 425 and completion of course requirements The remaining courses for a minimum Security and 426: with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Eighteen semes- total of 62 semester hours may be selected CS 310 Office Application ter hours including the following: from any of the courses listed in the cata- Programming VBA All mathematics major and minor log with the concurrence of the student's CS 311 Information Security and Risk subject area courses must be passed CS 105, 201 207, 208, 307, 311. faculty advisor. Management with a "C" or better.
114 115 MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS/PHYSICS/SCIENCE
This major requires 3 hours of Writing This major requires 3 hours of Writing MA 230 Introduction to Linear Algebra Below are additional course offerings Intensive Courses. Intensive Courses. MA 300 Discrete Mathematics in the Division of Natural Sciences: MA 301 Ordinary Differential Equations MATHEMATICS EDUCATION Course offerings in REQUIREMENTS FOR MA 304W The History of Mathematics MAJOR Physics TEACHER CERTIFICATION IN MA 307 Calculus III The following courses are required for MATHEMATICS IN MA 308 Calculus IV PH 110 Introduction to Physics a Bachelor of Science and certification in SOUTH CAROLINA MA 317 Probability Theory and PH 201, 202 General College Physic I and II South Carolina for teaching mathematics (GRADES 9-12) Applications PH 301, 302 Physics with Calculus I and II in grades 9-12: natural sciences A. A Bachelor’s degree. MA 319 Intermediate Statics Course offerings in Division of A. General Education B. Completion of required courses in MA 320 Modern Algebra Science B. Professional Education an approved Mathematics Education MA 350 Methods of Teaching SC 101 Physical Geology English 101, 102, 105, 201 Program. Mathematics in the Secondary
Division of SC 130 Planets, Stars, and Galaxies (with C. Passing scores on the Praxis II tests School
natural sciences natural Social Sciences Lab) required by South Carolina. MA 351 Methods of Teaching History 110 or 111; History 112 SC 131 Planets, Stars, and Galaxies or 113; and one course from the Mathematics Minor Mathematics in the Secondary (without Lab) School II following: Economics 203, 204, A minor in mathematics is offered SC 201W/201WH Science and Religion MA 415 Mathematical Statistics or 211, Geography 211, Politi- requiring at least 18 hours of math- SC 203 Great Themes of Science MA 425 Real Analysis cal Science 242, Sociology 201 ematics courses numbered MA 160 MA 426 Numerical Analysis or 202 or above, of which at least six hours MA 452 Clinical Practice Interdisciplinary 100 must be 300-level or above, and which Science cannot include MA 350 or MA 452. Biology 101 or 102 or 114 COURSE OFFERINGS IN Computer Science MATHEMATICS Computer Science 102 Mathematics MA 092 Developmental Mathematics See Area of Specialization below. MA 093 Development Algebra Fine Arts MA 104 Recreational Mathematics Art 240 and Music 205 MA 110 Mathematics for the Liberal Religion and Philosophy Arts Student (3 semester hours required) MA 115 College Algebra MA 116 Mathematical Analysis for Physical Education Business, Economics, and Social Two Physical Education Activity Science Courses MA 319 Intermediate Statistics Education 200, 301M, 302M, MA 122 Precalculus 304, and 310; Mathematics 452; MA 150 Introduction to Calculus for Psychology 101, 204, and 320 Business C. Area of Specialization MA 160 Mathematical Logic and Mathematics 115, 122, 160, Set Theory 200, 204, 205, 206, 230, 300, MA 200 Elementary Statistics 304W, 307, 320, 350, 351; MA 204 College Geometry Physics 201 and 202 or 301 and MA 205 Calculus I 302, CS 209. MA 206 Calculus II
116 117 division of professional studies computer science/finance
and technological business environment. COMPUTER SCIENCE Through the Finance Concentration, stu- Division OF The business curriculum offers the stu- CONCENTRATIONS dents acquire knowledge about how firms PROFESSIONAL dent an opportunity to develop a concen- These curricula are designed for the stu- make financial decisions and how these tration in one of the following disciplines: dent who wants to prepare for a career in decisions affect individual organizations STUDIES Accounting information analysis, information systems and society as a whole. Students also learn management, or business management. how firms acquire and allocate funds, how The Division of Professional Studies Computer Science Programming Computer and Information Systems financial markets operate, and the role presents an opportunity to study Busi- Computer Science Programming these markets play in economic welfare. ness Administration, Economics, Health Security Economics A. The Business Core Requirements. The study of finance also includes the use Care Administration, Human Resource of models to develop analytical approaches Finance B. CS 110 and 201 are required plus Management. Majors and/or concentra- to problems. tions are offered in the following areas: General Business nine semester hours from the fol- Management lowing courses: CS 103, 205, 206, A. The Business Core Requirements. Business Administration Marketing 236, 242, 330, 331, 490. B Business Administration 333, 334, Accounting This major requires 3 hours of Writ- are required, plus nine semester Computer and Information professional stu d ies Computer Science Programming hours from the courses listed below. ing Intensive Courses. Systems Security
Computer and Information Systems Business Administration 221, 308, Division of The concentrations listed above lead The computer and Information Systems Security 330, 340, 360, 404, or 493 to the Bachelor of Science degree. To Security concentration requires the course Economics obtain a sound foundation and broad back- Finance business requirements plus a minimum of GENERAL BUSINESS Division of ground in all aspects of the world of busi- 15 hours in: CS 201, CS 207, CS 208, CS General Business CONCENTRATION ness, all business students are required to 307, CS 311 professional stu d ies Management complete a common core of business and A. The Business Core Requirements. Marketing quantitative methods courses as follows: B. Fifteen semester hours of Business Health Care Administration ECONOMICS CONCENTRATION Administration or Economics This curriculum is designed for the Human Resource Management Basic Business Core Requirements courses are required. A minimum of student who wishes to prepare for gradu- Training and Development Business Administration 200, 207, 208, nine semester hours must be at the 215, 300, 310, 312, 315, 341, 452; Com- ate studies in Economics or Business Ad- Minors are offered in Business Ad- ministration, or who desires professional 300-400 level from Business Ad- puter Science 105; Economics 203, 204; ministration or Economics courses ministration, Health Care Administration, Mathematics 116 or above (except MA training for a career as an economist. International Studies. listed in the catalog. 200), for students transferring a math A. The Business Core Requirements. The division also offers a two-year course prior to enrollment at Limestone B. Economics 301 and 302 are re- MANAGEMENT associate degree program in Business College, MA 115 or above. quired plus nine semester hours CONCENTRATION Administration. with at least six semester hours at This curriculum is designed to prepare These degree requirements are de- ACCOUNTING CONCENTRATION the 300-400 level from the courses students for entry-level supervisory posi- scribed below and in the following pages. tions with opportunities for promotion. By This curriculum is designed for the listed below. providing a fundamental understanding of student who elects Accounting as the Business Administration 103, 218, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION the management competencies needed to area of specialization. 220, 316, ; Economics 211, 220, MAJOR thrive in today's business world, the cur- A. The Business Core Requirements. 307, 316, 334, 350, 360, or 492 The complexities of the business world riculum is designed to prepare students B. Business Administration 221, 330- today require that a person anticipating a to enter the business world, and to ready 331 are required, plus six semester Finance Concentration career in business be exposed to several This curriculum is designed to prepare them for career advancement through hours at the 300-400 level from the professional disciplines. By completing students for positions in financial institu- executive development programs and/ courses listed below. the general education and the business tions such as commercial and investment or graduate studies in professional fields core requirements, a student is prepared to Business Administration 316, 332, banks, in finance departments of major such as Business Administration, Law, and function in the social, political, economic, 337, 406, 436, or 491 corporations, or with consulting firms. Public Administration.
118 119 business administration/management business administration/economics/health care
A. The Business Core Requirements. istration 207, 300, 341, and Economics BA 329 Branding EC 350 United States Economic History B. Fifteen semester hours in busi- 203 or 204. The remaining courses for a BA 330, 331 Intermediate EC 360 World Trade and ness or economics with at least 9 minimum total of 62 semester hours may Accounting I and II International Business semester hours from the following be selected from any of the courses listed BA 332 Income Tax Accounting EC 492 Economics Internship courses: Business Administration in the catalog with the concurrence of the BA 333 Intermediate Finance 311, 318, 322, 323, 324, 326, 346, student's faculty advisor. Management Health care 350, 401, 406, 411 or 494 BA 334 Investments Administration Major COURSE OFFERINGS IN The Health Care Administration pro- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BA 335 Integrated Marketing MARKETING Communications gram prepares those anticipating a career in administrative positions in health care. CONCENTRATION BA 102 Microcomputer Applications BA 337 Cost Accounting Students will be exposed to all areas of This curriculum is designed to provide BA 103/BA103H Introduction to BA 340 International Finance health care administration including fi- the student with an understanding of: (1) Business BA 341 Principles of Marketing BA 104 Personal Money Skills nance, legal issues, healthcare information the scope and nature of marketing, (2) BA 342 Internet Marketing systems, and economic issues surrounding BA 200 Elementary Statistics the marketing function within a business BA 343 Principles of Advertising the administration and delivery of health
BA 207 Financial Accounting professional stu d ies organization, (3) environmental factors BA 345 Consumer Behavior care. The curriculum is designed to pre- influencing marketing opportunities, and BA 208 Managerial Accounting BA 346 Sales Management pare students to enter graduate school in BA 215W/BA 215H Business Division of (4) the managerial tools necessary to plan BA 350 Leadership in Organizations business or Health Care Administration and control the marketing process. Communication BA 360 World Trade and or in entry level jobs such as: Healthcare A. Completion of the Business Core BA 218 Students in Free Enterprise International Business account manager, case manager, office
Division of Requirements. BA 220 Students in Free Enterprise BA 401 Performance Management manager, assistant hospital administrator, B. Fifteen semester hours in business BA 221 Accounting Systems BA 404 Cases in Finance business development specialist, pharma- professional stu d ies or economics with at least nine BA 231W Technical and Professional BA 406 Supply Chain Management ceutical sales, financial consultant, or re- semester hours from the following Writing BA 411 Moral Leadership imbursement specialist. Students currently courses: Business Administration BA 300/BA 300H Principles of BA 436 Auditing employed in the health care field may find BA 319, 329, 335, 342, 343, 345, Management BA 452W Business Policy that after completion of this program, they 346, 360, or 495 BA 305 Governmental and BA 491 Accounting Internship may advance to mid-level and upper-level Non-for-Profit Accounting BA 493 Finance Internship positions. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BA 308 Money and Banking BA494 Management Internship A. In addition to the general educa- MINOR BA 310/BA 310H Ethical Issues in the BA 495 Marketing Internship tion requirements, the following Students must complete 18 semester Workplace courses are required: Business hours in Business Administration and BA 311 Staffing and Labor Relations COURSE OFFERINGS IN Administration 207, 208, 215, 300, Economics including: Business Admin- BA 312/BA 312H Business Finance ECONOMICS 310, 312, 341; Computer Science istration 207, 300, 341, and Economics BA 315 Business Law I EC 200 Elementary Statistics 102; Economics 203; Health Care 203 or 204. BA 316 Business Law II EC 203 Microeconomics Administration 201, 301, 304, 315, BA 317 Legal Issues in Technology EC 204 Macroeconomics BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BA 318/BA 318H Small Business EC 211 Economic Geography 452; and Math 115 or 116 and 200. ASSOCIATE DEGREE Management EC 220 Environmental Economics B. In addition to the required courses, BA 319 Public Relations EC 301 Intermediate students majoring in Health Care General Business BA 322 Human Resources Microeconomics Analysis Administration are also required A student desiring an associate degree Management EC 302/302H Intermediate to take at least two of the following in business administration must complete BA 323 Organizational Behavior Macroeconomics Analysis courses: Health Care Administra- the following requirements. BA 324 Managing Diversity in the EC 304, Health Care Economics tion 310, 311, 410, 490 The student must complete 18 semes- Workplace EC 307 Money and Banking C. Students must also select one of the ter hours in Business Administration and BA 326 Principles of Project EC 316 Managerial Economics following Business Administration Economics including: Business Admin- Management EC 334 Investments Courses: 322, 323, 345, 350.
120 121 health care/human resource human resource/international studies
Health Care managers, or recruiting managers. In ad- HR 305 Organizational Development Spanish 201, 202 Administration Minor dition to the major in Human Resource HR 311 Staffing and Labor Relations Cultural and Historical Perspectives For a minor in Health Care Adminis- Management, all students will also re- HR 324 Managing Diversity in the (3 semester hours) tration, 21 semester hours are required ceive a minor in Business Administration. Workplace Choose one courses from the following: including: HR 350 Leadership in Organizations A. In addition to the General Educa- English 206, 310, History 303, 321, 325, Health Care Administration 201, tion Requirements, the following Hu- HR 401 Performance Management 339, 346 or Religion 210 Two of the following Courses: man Resource Management courses are HR 420 Staff Development and Training Business Administration 207, required: Business Administration 207, HR 450 Advanced Human Resource Economic and Environmental 300, Economics 203 208, 215, 300, 310, 315, 316; Computer Development Perspectives (6 semester hours) Four of the following courses: Science 102; Economics 203; Human HR 452 Strategic Human Resource Choose two courses from the following: Health Care Administration 301, Resources 303, 311, 401, 420, 452; Management Business Administration/Economics 360, 304, 310, 311, 315, 410 Math 115 or 116 and 200; and Psychol- HR 490 Human Resource Internship Biology 430, Economics 220, Geogra- ogy 101.B. In addition to the required International Studies phy/Economics 211, or Political Science
Course Offerings in Health courses, students majoring in Human professional stu d ies Care Administration Resource Management are also required Minor 341, 342.
to take 9 semester hours from the fol- A student must complete the follow- Division of HC 201 Health Care Delivery in the Course offerings in lowing courses: Business Administration ing courses: International Perspectives United States International Studies 220, 318, 323; Human Resource 305, (12 semester hours) HC 301 Health Care Finance IS 150 Global Issues Division of 324, 350, 490. International Studies 150 and 250; Foreign HC 304 Health Care Economics Languages (6 semester hours) - two courses IS 250 Cross Cultural Communications
professional stu d ies HC 310 Health Care Information Systems Training and Development from the same language - French 101, 102, IS 360 World Trade and International HC 311 Politics of Health Care Concentration or French 201, 202, or Spanish 101, 102, or HC 315 Health Care Law Business HC 410 Health Care Quality The curriculum is designed to prepare Management & Outcome Analysis students for entry-level positions in the HC 452 Health Care Policy training and development fields of Hu- HC 490 Health Care Internship man Resources. These positions may HC 491 Health Care Internship include instructors, training materials Note: HC 490 is 3 credit hours and HC developers, and training managers. 491 is 6 credit hours In addition to the Human Resource Management Core requirements, nine HUMAN Resource MANAGEMENT MAJOR semester hours in Training and Devel- The Human Resource Management opment courses are required from the major prepares students for the complex following list: Computer Science 202; nature of human resources. Students Human Resource 201, 305, 450, 490. will be exposed to all areas of Human Course offerings in Human Resources to prepare them to take the Resource Management Human Resource Certification Test. The curriculum is designed to prepare HR 101 Introduction to Adult students to enter jobs such as: training Education in the Workplace instructors, job evaluation specialists, HR 201 Training Material Design benefits supervisors, human recourse HR 209 Multimedia in the Classroom managers and specialists, compensation HR 303 Compensation and Benefits
122 123 division of social and behavioral sciences psychology
DIVISION OF The balance of electives may be taken in PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR Psychology 301, 302, 303, 307, or 400 the disciplines of Psychology, Sociology, The Limestone Psychology program An additional 15 hours of any psychology SOCIAL AND Political Science, Social Work, and Busi- prepares graduates to work in many dif- courses: students may also take SW 310 ness Administration. This major requires 3 ferent areas including, but not limited to, to count for these 15 hours. BEHAVIORAL hours of Writing Intensive Courses. Human Services, Management, Mental B.S. Degree CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINOR Health, Research, Human Resources, A minimum of 45 semester hours in psy- SCIENCES A minimum of 21 semester hours in Education,and Health Care. Students are chology courses including the following: criminal justice including: also prepared for graduate work in a num- The Division of Social and Behav- PS 101, 200, 303, 305, 306, 311, ioral Sciences presents an opportunity to Criminal Justice 201, 301, 321, 330, ber of subfields of psychology. 314, 318, 319, 406, and 452; and study Criminal Justice, Political Science, and 335. The Psychology Program goal is for Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and A minimum of 3 semester hours in psy- An additional 6 semester hours of students to become well informed about Military Science. chology courses selected from the fol- Criminal Justice courses, not to include Psychology. To meet this goal Psychol- Majors are offered in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice 490. ogy Majors and Minors will be able to lowing Psychology, and Social Work in preparation 1) identify basic issues in the study of PS 204, or 309, or 320; and Note: A grade of "C" or better must be for careers in these fields or for graduate Psychology; 2) explain ethical principles; earned in all Criminal Justice course- A minimum of 9 semester hours from any study. Degree requirements are described 3) recognize cultural and social diversity; below and in the following pages. work for a Criminal Justice major or other psychology course or SW310. 4) apply methods of empirical research; 5) minor. Minors are offered in Criminal Jus- describe the fields of applied psychology; PSYCHOLOGY MINOR tice, Military Science, and Psychology. 6) trace the development of psychology as A minimum of 18 semester hours in psy- COURSE OFFERINGS IN
It is recommended that students ma- a science and as a profession; 7) compare chology, including the following: behavorial sciences CRIMINAL JUSTICE joring in Social Work study a foreign influential theories and basic perspectives Psychology 101 Division of language. CJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice in psychology; and 8)describe the physi- A minimum of 3 semester hours selected CJ 203 Criminal Law ological and mental processes in human CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR from the following courses: CJ 205 Investigative Methodology in behavior. Division of The Limestone criminal justice pro- Criminal Justice Psychology 204, 309, or 320 gram prepares students for entry level posi- CJ 210 Introduction to Private Security B.A. Degree A minimum of 3 semester hours selected behavorial sciences behavorial tions. Students who are already working CJ 301/CJ301H Law Enforcement Theory, A minimum of 39 semester hours in psy- from the following courses: in the criminal justice field may find that Process and Practices chology courses, including the following: Psychology 210, 306, 314, or 406 after completion of this program they may CJ 310 Juvenile Justice advance to mid-level and upper-level po- Psychology 101, PS/MA 200, PS A minimum of 3 semester hours selected CJ 321 Theories of Criminal Justice sitions. The Limestone program prepares 318, and PS 452; and from the following courses: CJ 325 Ethics in Criminal Justice graduates to work in the criminal justice Psychology 304, 305, or 311 CJ 330W Corrections Theory, Process and A minimum of 3 semester hours selected field and continue their education in gradu- from the following courses: A minimum of 3 semester hours selected Practices ate studies in the United States. Psychology 204, 309, or 320 from the following courses: A. A minimum of 24 semester hours CJ 335 Courts Theory, Process and A minimum of 3 semester hours selected Psychology 301, 302, 303, 307, or 400 in criminal justice courses, includ- Practices CJ 340 Criminal Procedures from the following courses: ing the following: CJ 345 Community Corrections A minimum of 3 semester hours selected Psychology 210, 306, 314, or 406 Criminal Justice 201, 203, 205, 301, CJ 350 Criminal Justice Management from the following courses: CJ 410 Social Control and Deviance A minimum of 3 semester hours selected 321, 330, 335, 450W. Any Psychology course or SW310 B. A student must take an additional CJ 440 Constitutional Law from the following courses: 24 hours of electives with at least CJ 450W Senior Seminar Psychology 304, 305, or 311 Note: A grade of "C" or better must be 15 in Criminal Justice courses that CJ460 Special Topics in Criminal Justice A minimum of 3 semester hours selected earned in all Psychology coursework for are 300 level or higher. CJ 490 Criminal Justice Internship from the following courses: a Psychology major or minor.
124 125 psyChology/SOCIAL WORK social work/military sciENCE/ /political science/sociology
COURSE OFFERINGS IN Work curriculum is approved by the Students are required by the Social Work MiliTAry Science Minor PSYCHOLOGY South Carolina Board of Social Work Department to earn a minimum of a "C" Twenty-three total semester hours PS 101/PS 101H Introduction to Examiners, and the program is fully grade in all required major courses an- are required for the minor. The follow- Psychology accredited by the Council on Social dan overall grade point average of 2.25 ing courses are required: MS 111, 112, 211, 212, 401; two semesters of foreign PS 105 Psychology of Adjustment Work Education (CSWE). In addi- or better in the major. language; PE 287; choose two Electives; PS 200 Elementary Statistics This major requires 3 hours of Writing tion to the courses required for the PL 211, CJ 325, BA/PL 310, HI 339, 341, PS 202 The Influence of Sexual Factors Intensive Courses. major, electives in the arts, sciences, 342, 343, 344, 345, 350; PO 242, 342, on Behavior foreign languages, economics, and 440; PE 201, RE 210. PS 204 Human Growth and Development COURSE OFFERINGS IN SOCIAL political science are strongly advised. PS 208 Career Counseling WORK Course offerings in PS 210 Sensation and Perception Specific requirements for admission MILITARY SCIENCE to the Social Work Program may be SW 101 Introduction to the Helping PS 213 Dynamics of Small-Group Professions found in the Student Handbook of the Basic Program - A Joint Interaction SW 203 Introduction to Social Work as Social Work Program. Social Work Program with Wofford PS 301 Introduction to Counseling a Profession students are required to purchase College PS 302 Systems and Theories of SW 204 Social Welfare Programs and Policy Counseling and Psychotherapy Liability Insurance before beginning SW 205W Human Behavior and the MS 111 Introduction to ROTC and the PS303 Health Psychology their Field Placement. The following Social Environment I U.S. Army PS 304 Educational Psychology courses are required for the major: SW 206 The Influence of Sexual MS 112 Introduction to ROTC and the PS 305/PS305H Learning and Memory U.S. Army Biology 101 or 114 (must be a Factors on Behavior PS 306/PS306H Behavior Disorders MS 211 ROTC Basic Military Skills lab course); Psychology 101; SW 207 Gerontology PS 307/307H Social Psychology MS 212 ROTC Basic Military Skills PS 309 Tests and Measurements Psychology/Mathematics 200; SW 208W Human Behavior and the Advanced Program - A Joint behavorial sciences PS 311 Cognitive Psychology Social Work 203, 204, 205, 206, Social Environment II Program with Wofford
208, 209, 301, 302, 304, 350, SW209 Practice with Culturally Division of PS 314/PS314H Biopsychology College PS 318 Research Methods 420a, and 420b. Diverse Populations SW 212 Child Maltreatment and PS 319 Experimental Thesis It is strongly recommended that MS 301 Military Science PS 320 The Exceptional Child Family Preservation MS 302 Military Science Division of Social Work courses are taken PS 323 Organizational Behavior SW 214 Out of Home Care and MS 401 Military Science in sequence with appropriate behavorial sciences behavorial PS 400 Theories of Personality Permanency Planning MS 402 Military Science prerequisites. It is also recom- PS 406 Evolutionary Psychology SW 230 Social Work Ethics course offerings in mended that two Social Work PS 407 History and Systems of SW 301 Social Work Intervention I: political science Psychology Electives be included in the Individuals, Families and Small PS 452 Contemporary Issues in student's academic program. Groups PO 242 American National Psychology Government B. The College and the Social Work De- SW 302 Social Work PS 480 Field Work in Psychology PO 243 State and Local Government partment require that students meet Specialized Groups PO 341/341H Comparative SW 304 Social Work Intervention SOCIAL WORK MAJOR the following prerequisites prior to Governments A. A Social Work major consists of 52 approval for Field Placement. II: Large Groups and Community PO 342/342H International Politics Organization PO 343 Principles of Public semester hours. Courses in the Social To enroll in Social Work 420a, and Work sequence are designed to pre- SW 310 Domestic Violence Administration 420b, students must apply to the pare the baccalaureate Social Work SW 350 Social Work Research PO 440 Constitutional Law major for beginning professional com- Director of Field Placement during SW 420a, 420b, Field Practicum Course Offerings in petence as a generalist social worker. the semester preceding anticipated Note: Transfer Credit will be awarded for Sociology This generalist approach is based field placement. All field placements SW 301, 304 or Field Practicum only if upon a broad liberal arts foundation. must be completed within 6 months. taken within nine years of projected date SO 201/201H Introduction to Sociology The course content in the Social (No exceptions.) of graduation. SO 202 Contemporary Social Problems
126 127 art art
CoURSE AR 101 Basic Drawing and 101, 102 and 103. (This course is highly 103, 120 and CS 102. Lab fee. Credit, 3 Composition recommended). Lab Fee. Credit, 3 hours. hours. DESCRIPTIONS An introductory drawing course for begin- AR 202 Water Color AR/CS 234 Web Page Development ning students including vocabulary and An introductory course in basic techniques Note: All courses in the catalog may be This course covers the design, develop- structural organization, various drawing of watercolor painting. Lab fee. Credit, 3 offered either in the classroom or on ment, and creation of Web pages using media, subject matter, and techniques. Lab hours. Prerequisites: Art 101 or 102 and the internet. the HyperText Markup language (HTML) Fee. Credit, 3 hours. 103 AR 100 Studio Experiences AR 102 Figure Drawing AR 203 Beginning Painting and the extensible Markup language An introductory, elective studio course An introductory course for drawing the An introductory course in painting. Basic (XHTML). Prerequisites: CS 103. Credit, open to all students in one or more of human form and figurative compositional knowledge of various painting media, 3 hours. the following media and/or art forms: studies from a posed model using various their techniques, and applications will be AR 240/AR 240H Art Appreciation Basket Making, Dry Point, Silk-screen, media, styles, and techniques. Lab fee. investigated. Prerequisites: Art 101or 102 An introductory course in art: its forms, and 103. Lab fee. Credit, 3 hours. Photography, Ceramics, Jewelry, Water- Credit, 3 hours. elements, styles, and purposes and its his- AR 208 Fundamentals of Sculpture color, Crafts, Monoprinting, Weaving, AR 103 2D Design and Color Theory A fundamental course focusing on issues tory in relation to its total culture. Credit, Drawing, Musical Instruments, and other A study and application of design elements of creating art works in three-dimensional 3 hours. areas. Students may select up to eight (8) and principles for spatial organization. Problem solving will include studio ex- form. Various design studies and tech- AR 250/AR 250H Prehistoric Art to hours, but no more than one (1) hour per periences in two-and-three dimensional niques will be explored. Lab fee. Credit, Gothic Art semester. Lab fee. Credit, 1 hour. The fol- forms. Lab fee. Credit, 3 hours. 3 hours. A chronological survey of the history of lowing course numbers are to be used for AR 120 Introduction to Graphic AR 210 Ceramics I art from the prehistoric through the Gothic the specific area of emphasis: Design A fundamental course in hand-built forms. period-including the aesthetic, philosophi- AR100A Studio Experiences- A beginning Graphic Design course focus- Lab fee. Credit, 3 hours. cal, political, religious, cultural, and social Photography ing on design’s formal structures bridging AR 211 Ceramics II influences of each period on the art of that AR100B Studio Experiences - Computer the gap between software and visual think- A fundamental course in throwing on the period. Credit, 3 hours. Art ing. Students will become familiar with the potter’s wheel. Art 210 recommended. AR100C Studio Experiences - Graphic Adobe Design Software through a series Lab fee. Credit, 3 hours. AR 260/AR 260H Renaissance Art to Design of projects that utilize design fundamentals AR 213 Crafts Modern Art AR100D Studio Experience - Design and introduce the concepts of creative An introductory course in various craft A chronological survey of the history
problem solving. Prerequisites: Art 101 or Des c riptions and Publishing techniques from historical to contempo- of art from the Renaissance through the 102 and Art 103. Lab Fee. Credit, 3 hours. rary. Lab Fee. Credit, 3 hours. Course AR100E Studio Experiences - Twentieth Century-including aesthetic, AR 200 Photography AR 220 Typography and Visual Basketmaking philosophical, political, social, religious,
Course A course designed to introduce the Communication AR100F Studio Experiences - Drypoint Des c riptions photographic medium, techniques of This course explores the ways typography and cultural influences of each period on AR100G Studio Experiences - developing, and printing black and white shapes content into coherent and flexible the art of that period. Credit, 3 hours. Silkscreen photographs as a craft and as an art form. systems. Legibility, emphasis, hierarchy, AR 303 Painting II AR100 H Studio Experiences - Ceramics Traditional dark room and digital will be personal expression and appropriateness This second course in painting allows AR100I Studio Experiences - Jewelry discussed. Students must furnish a 35 mm are developed through designing letters, individual development in design and AR100J Studio Experiences - Watercolor camera having manual controls. Lab fee. words and text. Students will learn the painting techniques acquired in Art 203. A AR100K Studio Experiences - Crafts Credit, 3 hours. principles of clear, strong, and effective ty- Choice of oil or acrylic will be made with AR100L Studio Experiences - AR 201 Advanced Drawing pographic messaging using current design Monoprinting An advanced drawing course emphasiz- applications and technology. Projects will prior consent of instructor. Prerequisites: AR100M Studio Experiences - Weaving ing image development by compositional investigate design as rhetoric, information Art 101 or 102, 103 and 203. Lab Fee. AR100N Studio Experiences - Drawing and structural analysis. Prerequisites: Art and artwork. Prerequisites: Art 101 or 102, Credit, 3 hours.
128 129 art art/athletic training
AR 305 Printmaking and Design Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Crafts, hours or 250 hours for 3 semester hours or selected clinical proficiencies learned in Techniques Ceramics, Photography, and Graphics. A 6 semester hours of credit, respectively. Athletic Training 201and 283, and as- An introductory studio course in printmak- course proposed by the student and ap- Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and a signment to a Clinical Preceptor for ap- ing and the printing process. Prerequisites: proved by the instructor for the develop- minimum 2.5 grade point average. Credit, propriate clinical experiences. Students Art 101 or 102 and 103. Lab fee. Credit, ment of personal style, media, and source 3-6 hours. supply own transportation. Prerequisites: 3 hours. material. Permission of instructor required AR 490W/AR 490H Senior Art Athletic Training 188 and/or permission AR 320 Publication Design as well as appropriate prerequisites. Lab Exhibit of the Program Director. Credit, 1 hour. This course examines the design and fee for Ceramics, Printmaking, Drawing, A writing intensive course requiring a AT 201 First Aid and CPR/AED for production of magazines, books and bro- Photography and Crafts. Credit, 3-9 hours. thesis, digital record of senior production, the Professional Rescuer chures. Written dialogue, photography and NOTE: a resume, and a senior exhibit. The De- In this course, students will be educated design are combined creating layouts using The following course numbers are to be partmental exit exam will be administered through the American Red Cross in First clear and appropriate design vocabulary. used for the specific area of emphasis: during this class as a class requirement. Aid and in CPR/AED for the Professional Through a series of interrelated projects Credit, 3 hours. AR470A Studio Problems - Photography Rescuer. Students must pass certification students learn how to research, analyze requirements in order to progress within and organize content. The relationships AR470B Studio Problems - Painting COURSE OFFERINGS IN the Athletic Training Program. Prereq- and collaboration of writers, designers, AR470C Studio Problems - Printmaking ATHLETIC TRAINING uisite: Athletic Training 180, admission and editors is discussed. Computer skills AR470D Studio Problems - Graphic are developed utilizing the image and page Design AT 180 Fundamentals of Athletic to the Athletic Training Program, and/or layout software of the Adobe Software AR470E Studio Problems - Training permission of the Program Director. Lab Suite. Prerequisites: Art 101 or 102, Art Basketmaking This is an introductory athletic training Fee: $60. Credit, 3 hours. 103,120, Art 220 Lab Fee. Credit, 3 hours. AR470F Studio Problems - Dry Point course that deals with the prevention and AT 280 Clinical Anatomy I AR 370/AR 370H Contemporary Art AR470G Studio Problems - Silk-screen care of injuries and illnesses as they relate (formerly AT 202A) History AR470H Studio Problems - Ceramics to physical activity. Three hours of lecture A clinical approach to the human body A writing intensive study of art from 19th- AR470I Studio Problems - Jewelry and two hours of laboratory per week. with emphasis on the musculoskeletal Century Neo-Classicism and Romanticism AR470J Studio Problems - Watercolor Prerequisites: Open to prospective athletic system. Topics and skills included in to the art of the present. Prerequisites: AR470K Studio Problems - Crafts training students or by permission of the this course are palpation, range of motion Art 250 and 260 or by permission of the AR470L Studio Problems - Program Director. Lab Fee: $60. Credit, testing, manual muscle testing, circulation instructor. Credit, 3 hours. Monoprinting 4 hours. testing, and neurological testing. These AR 403 Painting III AT 188 Athletic Training Practicum I topics will be addressed for the shoulder, AR470M Studio Problems - Weaving Des c riptions
An advanced course in painting requiring AR470N Studio Problems-Drawing Application and performance of cogni- upper arm, hip, thigh, pelvis, cervical Course the completion of a series of problems in AR470P Studio Problems - Figure tive and psychomotor competencies and spine, head, face, eyes, ears, nose, and selected clinical proficiencies learned in throat. Prerequisites: Biology 210, ad- Course structure, image, and idea. Prerequisites: Drawing
Des c riptions Art 101, 102, 103, 203 and 303. Lab Fee. AR 480 Art Internship Athletic Training 180, and assignment mission to the Athletic Training Program, Credit, 3 hours. An individually designed off-campus to a Clinical Preceptor for appropriate and/or permission of the Program Direc- AR 440 Senior Seminar in Drawing study, work, and/or research project under clinical experiences. Students supply tor. Co-requisite: Athletic Training 380. An Upper-level drawing course empha- the joint supervision of an institutional own transportation. Prerequisites: Athletic Credit, 2 hours. sizing development of each student’s sponsor and a faculty supervisor. The Training 180, admission to the Athletic AT 281 Clinical Anatomy II personal style , media choice, imagery and faculty supervisor and the student will Training Program, and/or permission of (formerly AT 202B) concepts. Credit, 3 hours. Prerequisites: develop a formal “Learning Agreement” the Program Director. Lab Fee: $60. A clinical approach to the human body AR101, 102, 103 and 201. which will consist of a course description, Credit, 1 hour. with emphasis on the musculoskeletal AR 470 Studio Problems learning results, learning activities, learn- AT 189 Athletic Training Practicum II system. Topics and skills included in Juniors and seniors may select up to ing documentation, and a learning evalua- Application and performance of cogni- this course are palpation, range of motion nine (9) hours from the following areas: tion. A student is expected to complete 125 tive and psychomotor competencies and testing, manual muscle testing, circulation
130 131 Athletic training athletic training
testing, and neurological testing. These ation and treatment of cranial, facial, eye, AT 385W/AT385H Rehabilitation in methodology in preparation to challenge topics will be addressed for the knee, temporomandibular joint, shoulder, upper Athletic Training the BOC Examination. Prerequisites: Se- lower leg, ankle, foot, spine, trunk, wrist, arm, thorax, abdomen, hip, thigh, pelvis, This course is a study of the physical nior status, admittance to Athletic Training hang, fingers, and elbow Prerequisites: and cervical spine injuries as they relate to principles, physiological and therapeutic Program, and/or permission of Program Biology 210, admission to the Athletic various aspects of sports medicine trauma. effects, indications and contraindications, Director. Lab Fee: $60. Credit, 2 hour. Training Program, and/or permission of AT 481/AT481H Organization and Three hours of lecture and one hour of and the standard operating procedures of the Program Director. Co-requisite: Ath- Administration of Athletic Training laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Biol- therapeutic exercises employed in the letic Training 381. Credit, 2 hours. athletic training setting. Three hours of (formerly AT 480) ogy 210, admittance to the Athletic Train- AT 283W Medical Terminology lecture and one hour of laboratory per This course educates students in the prepa- ing Program, and/or permission of the and General Medical Conditions in week. Prerequisites: Athletic Training 380 ration of planning, designing, developing, Athletic Training Program Director. Co-requisite: Athletic and 381, 383, Biology 210 and 211, admit- organizing, programming, implementing, This course is a study of medical terminol- Training 280. Credit, 4 hours. tance to the Athletic Training Program, directing, and evaluating athletic training ogy with a thorough review of anatomy AT 381 Orthopaedic Injury and/or permission of the Program Director. programs. Prerequisites: Admittance to and physiology, general medical condi- Evaluation II Credit, 4 hours. the Athletic Training Program, and/or tions per body system, and the utilization AT 387 Basic Pharmacology and permission of the Program Director. AT of documentation in the profession of This course is a study in the clinical evalu- 180. Credit, 3 hours. athletic training. Prerequisites: Athletic ation and treatment of wrist, hand, elbow, Nutrition in Athletic Training AT 488 Athletic Training Practicum Training 180, admission to the Athletic forearm, knee, patellofemoral joint, knee, (formerly AT 325) In this course, students will be assigned Training Program, and/or permission of lower leg, foot, ankle, and thoracic and The intent of this course is to introduce to a Clinical Preceptor for appropriate the Program Director. Credit, 3 hours lumbar spine injuries as they relate to students to various pharmaceutical agents and nutritional concepts used in the pre- clinical experiences. Students supply AT 288 Athletic Training Practicum III various aspects of sports medicine trauma. vention and treatment of injuries, illnesses, own transportation. Prerequisites: Senior Application and performance of cogni- Three hours of lecture and one hour of tive and psychomotor competencies and and medical conditions of the physically standing and/or permission of the Program laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Biol- selected clinical proficiencies learned in active. Prerequisites: Admittance to Ath- Director. Credit, 1 hour. ogy 210, admittance to the Athletic Train- Athletic Training 280 and 380, and as- letic Training Program, and /or permission AT 489 Athletic Training Practicum VI signment to a Clinical Preceptor for ap- ing Program, and/or permission of the of the Program Director. Credit, 3 hours. Application and performance of cogni- propriate clinical experiences. Students Program Director. Co-requisite: Athletic AT 388 Athletic Training Practicum V tive and psychomotor competencies and supply own transportation. Prerequisites: Training 281. Credit, 4 hours. Application and performance of cogni- selected clinical proficiencies learned in Athletic Training 189 and/or permission AT 383 Therapeutic Modalities in tive and psychomotor competencies and Athletic Training 387 and 481, and as- Des c riptions signment to a Clinical Preceptor for ap- of the Program Director. Credit, 1 hour. Athletic Training selected clinical proficiencies learned in Course AT 289 Athletic Training Practicum IV This course is a study of the physical Athletic Training 201and 385, and as- propriate clinical experiences. Students signment to a Clinical Preceptor for ap- supply own transportation. Prerequisites: Course Application and performance of cogni- principles, physiological and therapeutic
Des c riptions tive and psychomotor competencies and effects, indications and contraindications, propriate clinical experiences. Students Athletic Training 388 and/or permission supply own transportation. Prerequisites: of the Program Director. Lab Fee: $30. selected clinical proficiencies learned in and the standard operating procedures of Athletic Training 289 and/or permission Credit, 1 hour. Athletic Training 281, 381, and 383, and therapeutic modalities employed in the assignment to a Clinical Preceptor for ap- of the Program Director. Lab Fee: $25. AT 490 Athletic Training Internship athletic training setting. Three hours of propriate clinical experiences. Students Credit, 1 hour. The student is placed in a local high school supply own transportation. Prerequisites: lecture and one hour of laboratory per AT 452 Senior Seminar or college setting to gain work-related Athletic Training 288 and/or permission week. Prerequisites: Athletic Training This course is the capstone course for the experience consistent with the athletic of the Program Director. Credit, 1 hour. 380, 381, Biology 210 and 211, admittance Athletic Training Major. In this course, training field of study. Internships are held AT 380/AT380H Orthopaedic Injury to the Athletic Training Program, and/ students will review and discuss athletic at an institution that has been established Evaluation I or permission of the Program Director. training coursework, current issues and as an affiliate clinical site and students are This course is a study in the clinical evalu- Credit, 4 hours trends in the profession, and research directly supervised by a Clinical Preceptor.
132 133 Athletic training/biology biology
Students are required to meet for one hour humans on the biosphere and the impact assignments. This course is designed to BI 211 Anatomy and Physiology II each week with the assigned instructor of of human population growth and human meet the needs of the non-science major. Is a continuation of BI210, Anatomy and this course. Students supply own trans- activities such as industrialization and Lab fee. Credit, 4 hours. Physiology I, and is the study of the struc- portation. Prerequisites: Senior standing, agriculture on the ecology. Issues such as BI 202/BI 202H Zoology ture and function of the human circulatory, and a minimum cumulative and major 2.5 individual and cultural accountability and Is a comprehensive study of all the major respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, grade point average. This internship is sustainability are examined. Not appli- phyla in the animal kingdom; emphasiz- and reproductive systems. Physiological only available for six credit hours which cable to a Biology major. Credit, 3 hours. ing relationships of various groups to each mechanisms will be emphasized and the equates to 250 clinical hours. Credit, 6 BI 108 Environmental Science (w/ Lab) other, their evolution, morphology, and aging process will be integrated with ap- hours. Please note: The Athletic Training Presents an overview of ecological con- ecological relationships. Three hours of propriate systems. Three hours of lecture Program defines Clinical Preceptor as a cepts, but emphasizes the dependence of lecture and two hours of laboratory per and two hours of laboratory per week. certified/licensed professional who teaches humans on the biosphere and the impact week. Prerequisite: successful completion Prerequisite: Biology 210 Anatomy and and evaluates students in a clinical setting of human population growth and human of Biology 101 or permission of instructor. Physiology I or permission of instructor. Lab Fee. Credit 4 hours. using an actual patient base. activities such as industrialization and Lab fee. Credit, 4 hours. BI 282W/BI 282WH Genetics agriculture on the ecology. Issues such BI 203/BI 203H Botany COURSE OFFERINGS IN as individual and cultural accountability Explores the mechanisms of inheritance BIOLOGY Is an introduction to the structure and which underpin our understanding of all and sustainability are examined. Not ap- function of plants, including plant cells and plicable to Biology major. Includes one life processes and the evolution of all BI 101/ BI 101H Introduction to tissues, photosynthesis and respiration, Topics include the history of genetics, two-hour lab per week. Lab fee. Credit, Biology I growth, reproduction, ecology, evolution asexual and sexual reproduction, mitosis 4 hours. An introduction to the basic concepts in and classification of plants. Laboratory and meiosis, Mendelian and non-Mende- BI 113W Human Biology (w/o Lab) biology, covering the chemical basis of required. Three hours of lecture and two lian inheritance, probability, genotype and Presents the fundamentals of biochem- life, the cell, cellular respiration and photo- hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: expression of phenotype, determinants of synthesis, mitosis, meiosis, basic concepts istry, cell biology, tissue organization, sex, pedigree analysis, DNA and RNA human genetics, nutrition, and anatomy successful completion of Biology 101 and of genetics, evolutionary concepts, and 102 or permission of instructor. Lab fee. structure, causes and impacts of mutation, and physiology of the body systems. An environmental and epigenetic impacts biological diversity. Laboratory required. 4 hours credit. Lab fee. Credit, 4 hours. Three hours of lecture and two hours of understanding of these is integrated into on phenotype and natural selection. A an examination of human development, BI 210 Human Anatomy and laboratory per week. Prerequisite: satis- required three hour weekly laboratory reproduction, disease, aging, behavior, Physiology I factory completion of or exemption from emphasizes data collection and statistical and therapy. Current topics and ethical is- Serve as is the first half of a two part survey EN 090. Biology 101 is a pre-requisite analysis. Prerequisites: Successful com- sues in human biology are explored. This Des c riptions for Biology 102. Lab Fee. Credit, 4 hours. of the functional anatomy and physiology pletion of BI101 and BI102 or permission course is designed to meet the needs of the Course BI 102/BI 102H Introduction to of the human body. This portion will in- of instructor. Lab fee. Credit, four hours. non-science major. Credit, 3 hours. BI 285 Medical Terminology Biology II clude the microscopic and gross anatomy Course BI 114/BI 114H Human Biology of human cells, tissues, and organs that Presents a review of human anatomy and
Des c riptions A continuation of BI 101, covering evolu- (w/lab) physiology through the study of prefixes, tion, animal and plant form and function, compose the integumentary, skeletal, Presents the fundamentals of biochem- muscular, and nervous systems and how suffixes, and word roots, diagnostic and and ecological concepts. Laboratory istry, cell biology, tissue organization, these body parts work and carry out their symptomatic terminology, and diagnostic required. Three hours of lecture and two human genetics, nutrition, and anatomy and therapeutic procedures. Students will life sustaining activities. The aging process hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: and physiology of the body systems. An learn to interpret, pronounce, and utilize successful completion of Biology 101 or understanding of these is integrated into will be integrated with the appropriate appropriate medical terminology and permission of instructor. Lab Fee. Credit, an examination of human development, systems. Biology 211 is a continuation of documentation in a variety of formats. 4 hours. reproduction, disease, aging, behavior, this course. There will be three hours of This course is not applicable for Athletic BI 107 Environmental Science (w/o Lab) and therapy. Current topics and ethical lecture and two hours of laboratory per Training Majors. (Same as PE 285). Pre- Presents an overview of ecological con- issues in human biology are explored in week. Prerequisite: Biology 101 or permis- requisites: English 101 or 103H. Credit, cepts, but emphasizes the dependence of classroom discussion and through student sion of instructor. Lab Fee. Credit 4 hours. 3 hours.
134 135 Biology Biology
BI 303/BI 303H Comparative 111 or permission of instructor. Three lec- identification. An order by order cladistic BI 430W/BI 430WH Ecology Anatomy ture and three laboratory hours per week. approach will be used to cover ecologi- Exmines the interactions between organ- Presents a comparative and comprehensive Lab fee. Credit, 4 hours. cally, economically, and medically im- isms and their environment at the individ- portant taxa. Pre-requisites: successful study of the anatomy and development BI 309/BI 309H Exercise Physiology ual, population, community and ecosystem completion of Biology 101 and 102, 202 is of the phylum Chordata with emphasis Is a study of the responses and adaptations level. Laboratory and field exercises/trips recommended or permission of instructor. on the subphylum Vertebrata. Phylogeny, of body systems to activity stress (same will emphasize population sampling and Three lecture and two laboratory hours per evolutionary relationships, and anatomy as Physical Education 302), Prerequisite: quantitative analysis of data and envi- Biology 210/211 or permission of instruc- week. Lab Fee. Credit, 4 hours. by system are emphasized. Laboratory ronmental parameters and students will tor. Credit, 3 hours. BI 324W Forensic Biology studies are designed to refine dissection design and complete independent research BI 311 Human Performance Examines the application of biologi- skills while illustrating lecture topics. projects. One three hour laboratory per Laboratory cal principles and techniques to legal Prerequisites: Successful completion of week, possibly with off-campus trips for Allows students to observe and participate and forensic investigations to include BI101, 102, 202 or 210/211 or permission field study. Prerequisites: Biology 101, in standard laboratory exercises for the examinations of human anatomical and of instructor. Lab fee. Credit, four hours. 102, 202, 203 Mathematics 200; Biology sport and exercise sciences including ex- physiological factors and changes; blood BI 307/BI 307H Microbiology 282, Mathematics 319 or permission of ercise physiology, kinesiology and motor typing, genotyping and PCR; micro- Is a comprehensive study of diagnostic instructor. Lab fee. Credit, 4 hours. learning. Prerequisites: BI 210-211. Pre- biological, entomological, botanical and microbiology with emphasis on the or- BI 440/BI 440H Biochemistry requisite or co-requisite: PE 301, PE302/ environmental agents and their role in ganisms that are associated with disease. Presents a detailed study of the major BI309 or PE322. Lab fee. Same as PE the determination of cause, time, manner Laboratory exercises provide practice in and mode of death as well as other fo- metabolic pathways in the eukaryotic cell. the cultivation, examination, and identifi- 307). Credit, one hour. rensics applications. Aweekly three hour Topics include the metabolism of amino cation methods. Three hours of lecture and BI 320/320H Immunology laboratory is required. Pre-requisites: acids, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohy- two hours of laboratory per week. (Same Examines the molecular and cellular basis BI114 or BI 210/211/282 and at least one drates and fatty acids. Enzyme kinetics, as PE 307). Prerequisites: Biology 101- of immune function including the general semester of Chemistry with laboratory and metabolic regulation, thermodynamics 102, or permission of the instructor. Lab properties of immune responses; cells and above CH105. Lab fee. Credit, four hours. and enzyme mechanisms will also be ad- fee. Credit, 4 hours. tissues of immune system; lymphocyte BI 406/406H Pathophysiology dressed. The laboratory portion includes BI 308/BI 308H Molecular Cell activation and specificity; immune ef- Provides an in-depth study of human molecular and cellular laboratory tech- Biology fector mechanisms in anti-microbial pathological processes and their effects on niques with an emphasis on separation defenses; immunodeficiency and AIDS; Present an in-depth study of the molecular homeostasis. Emphasis is on fundamental and quantitation. This course may be ac- autoimmune disease; cancer immune- processes and mechanisms of eukaryotic disease mechanisms and interrelationships cepted in lieu of Chemistry 304 for a Biol-
surveillance; transplantation immunology; Des c riptions cells, emphasizing the integration and among organ systems in deviations from ogy major. (same as CH 440/CH 440H).
and immunotherapy. A weekly three hour Course coordination of diverse cellular processes. homeostasis. Upon completion, students Prerequisites: Biology 101, 102, 282, Topics include: transcription, translation, laboratory emphasizes cell isolation and should be able to demonstrate a detailed 308, Chemistry 110, 111, Recommended
Course cellular organization and ultrastructure, culture as well as biochemical and molecu- knowledge of pathophysiological mecha- Chemistry 303 or permission of instructor. Des c riptions introductory bioenergetics, eukaryotic lar techniques used in clinical immunology nisms. Course topics include the etiology, Three lecture and three laboratory hours transcription and translation, membrane functional studies and research. Prereq- physical signs and symptoms, prognosis, per week. Lab Fee. Credit 4 hours, transport, cellular communication and uisites: Successful completion of BI282 and complications of major human diseas- BI 459W Capstone signal transduction, control of genetic and CH110-111. Previous or concurrent es and their management. A weekly three Students will use their knowledge of expression, cell cycle regulation, modifi- enrollment in BI307 highly recommended. hour laboratory emphasizes gross anatomy biological molecules, structure-function cation and transport of cellular products. Lab fee. Credit, four hours. and histology of tissues compared with relationships, genetics, and the interac- Laboratory sessions emphasize molecular BI 322 Introductory Entomology gross and clinical pathology and histopa- tion of organisms with their environments and cellular laboratory techniques. Prereq- Presents a detailed study of insects and thology in disease states. Prerequisites: BI to explore how evolutionary forces have uisites: Successful completion of Biology other important arthropods, including the 210/211, BI282 and CH110-111. Previous shaped the diversity of the biotic world. 101, 102, 282, Chemistry 110, concurrent anatomy, physiology, behavior, develop- or concurrent enrollment in BI 307 highly ALL other required biology courses must enrollment or completion of Chemistry ment, classification, nomenclature, and recommended. Lab fee. Credit, 4 hours. be completed or must be in the process of
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completion to enroll in this course. Assess- BA 200 Elementary Statistics BA 218 Students in Free Enterprise BA 300/BA 300H Principles of ment of biology program goals will occur Graphical presentation of data, measures The course is an active learning program Management in this course.( Offered spring semester of central tendency, dispersion and rank- focused on student generated projects This course examines the functions of only). Includes required reading section. ing, basic probability, the binomial and designed to benefit the College and sur- management (planning, directing, control- Credit, 4 hours. normal distributions, estimation of pa- rounding community. It is designed to ling, organizing, staffing, communicating, BI 480 Undergraduate Research rameters, hypothesis testing, and measures provide students with an understanding and decision-making) from a balanced Allows students to carry out scientific of correlation. (Same as Economics 200, of how businesses and a market economy perspective. Credit, 3 hours. research using current analytical proce- Mathematics 200 or Psychology 200.) function, and the vital role that the entre- BA 305 Governmental and Not-for- dures and techniques. Students will learn Prerequisite: Mathematics 092 or above, preneur plays in the free market system. Profit Accounting Credit, 1 hour. experimental design, literature review, and or exemption from Mathematics 092. An exploration of the characteristics and BA 220 Students in Free Enterprise data analysis using a problem mutually Credit, 3 hours. types of governmental and not-for-profit The course is an active learning program agreeable to the student and faculty mem- BA 207 Financial Accounting organizations, their accounting systems focused on student generated projects ber. Students will present the final results An introduction to the analysis and inter- and financial reporting requirements, and in publication form. Lab fee. Must have designed to benefit the College and sur- the sources of accounting principles for pretation of the basic financial statements rounding community. It is designed to permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: as presented in business annual reports. these organizations. Particular emphasis is provide students with an understanding given to fund accounting and Comprehen- CS 091. Lab fee. Credit, 1 - 3 hours. Emphasis is on the role of the articulated of how businesses and a market economy sive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR). financial accounting information in deci- COURSE OFFERINGS IN function, and the vital role that the entre- Prerequisite: Business Administration sion-making both for external and internal BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION preneur plays in the free market system. 221. (This course is taught every other user’s of financial statements. Prerequi- Credit, 3 hours. BA 102 Microcomputer Applications year in the spring semester, alternate years site: Three hours of College-level MA 100 BA 221 Accounting Systems This is an introduction to microcomputer to Business Administration 436) Credit, or above, or permission of the instructor. Students develop competence with the 3 hours. applications concentrating on use of word Accounting Cycle, and utilize business Credit, 3 hours. BA 308 Money and Banking processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and BA 208/BA 208H Managerial forms to initiate and record common A study of the institutional framework data base software applications. (Same Accounting business transactions. Students use ac- as Computer Science 102). Prerequisite: counting software to enter, retrieve, and of the monetary system. Topics covered The interpretation of accounting data by include the definition and measurement of Computer Science 091. Credit, 3 hours. management in planning and controlling modify data, and prepare periodic financial BA 103/BA103H Introduction to statements. Prerequisite: BA 207. Of- money, the role of money in the economy, the business activities of the firm. An intro- and monetary policies of the federal Business duction to cost accounting and performance fered in spring semester. Credit, 3 hours. government. (Same as Economics 307.) Des c riptions An introduction to the basic functions of BA 231W Technical and Professional measures designed to evaluate the contri- Prerequisites: Economics 203 and 204. Course businesses and their relationships with Writing bution of organizational activities to cus- Credit, 3 hours. and responsibilities to the surrounding tomer value creation. Prerequisite: Busi- This course emphasizes the techniques of Course BA 310/BA 310H Ethical Issues in the environment. Not open to business majors communicating specific information to Des c riptions ness Administration 207. Credit, 3 hours. Workplace with junior or senior standing (60 semester BA 215W/BA 215H Business a specified audience so that the reader’s The primary objectives are to expose the Communications hours or more completed). Credit, 3 hours. understanding matches the writer’s inten- student to many of the significant inter- A study of communication theory and BA 104 Personal Money Skills tions. Students will demonstrate a clear relationships, issues, philosophies, and its practical applications in the business (Formerly BA 325) understanding of the purpose and the points of view which affect the relation- A study of money skills including devel- world. The course provides practice in audience for each document, and prepare the various communication methods used ship between business and society. (Same oping smart money strategies and achiev- a variety of documents that are accurate, in a business environment. Writing topics as Philosophy 310.) Credit, 3 hours. ing monetary independence. The course covered include style, memos, letters, clear, complete, concise, well organized, BA 311 Staffing and Labor Relations will also cover insurance, transportation, e-mail, resumes, and research. Prerequi- and correct. (Same as English 231.) Pre- In this course, students will be exposed to investment, identity protection, and retire- site: English 102 (Same as English 215.) requisite: English 102 with a grade of “C” all aspects of the hiring process and labor ment planning. Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours. or better. Credit, 3 hours. relations including legal issues, forecast-
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ing, job analysis, recruiting, assessment of BA 318/BA 318H Small Business ers and exercises so students may un- 330: Business Administration 207 and candidates, and staffing evaluation. (Same Management derstand the complexity of managing 221. Prerequisite for Business Adminis- as Human Resource 311) Prerequisite: A study of the processes and procedures of diversity in an increasingly diverse tration 331: Business Administration 330. BA300. Credit, 3 hours. establishing a small business. The course workplace. (Same as Human Resource Credit, 3 hours. BA 312/BA312H Business Finance focuses on identifying entrepreneurial Management 324). Prerequisite: Busi- BA 332 Income Tax Accounting This course is an introduction to the meth- opportunities and developing the mana- ness Administration 300. Credit, 3 hours. An examination of federal tax legislation. ods of financial management for all forms gerial skills necessary for the successful BA 326 Principles of Project Problem work applicable to individuals of business organization, with emphasis on operation of small firms. Prerequisite: Management and sole proprietorships with an overview the corporate form. Students will become Business Administration 300 or permis- This course serves as an introduction to of partnerships, corporations, estates, familiar with internal and external financ- sion of the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. modern project management practices and trusts, and gift taxation. Prerequisite: ing methods of financing, capital budget- BA 319 Public Relations techniques, examines current terminology, Business Administration 207. Credit, 3 ing and analysis of capital expenditures, This course focuses on public relations definitions, and conventions along with the hours. and utilization of financial and operating and issues impacting that vital business different objectives, roles, and responsibil- BA 333/BA 333H Intermediate leverage. A business calculator is required function including: the effective practice ities of individual project team members. Financial Management for this course, and the Texas Instruments of communication between organizations Course includes network modeling, defin- This course will cover concepts includ- BAII + Model is recommended. Prerequi- and their publics; the study of public ing activities and events, cost estimating ing, but not limited to financial statement sites: Business Administration 207, 208, opinion research, media relations, public and reporting, single and multiple resource analysis, economic and market value Credit, 3 hours. communication campaigns, and consumer allocation and leveling. Computerized added, strategic corporate investment de- BA 315/BA315H Business Law I identity; and representational ethics. Stu- project management software will be used. cisions, capital budgeting, cost of capital, Examination of the fundamental prin- dents may write news releases, conduct Prerequisites: Business Administration risk analysis, long term financing, capital ciples of the laws pertaining to business surveys, and design integrated campaigns. 300 English 102. Credit, 3 hours. structure, dividend policy, leasing, a brief transactions, including sales, negotiable Pre-requisite: EN 102 or EN 103. BA 329/BA 329H Branding discussion of initial and seasoned offerings instruments, property, and business orga- BA 322 Human Resources This course focuses on brands, brand and financial restructuring, as well as a nizations. Credit, 3 hours. Management discussion of working capital management BA 316 Business Law II equity, and strategic brand management. A study of human resource management Students will explore a comprehensive and financial distress. Prerequisite: Busi- A study of the judicial system, regulation ness Administration 312. Credit, 3 hours. of commerce and competition, taxation, functions including planning, recruitment, theoretical foundation on branding as BA 334 Investments antitrust legislation, mergers and acquisi- selection, training, performance evalua- well as learn various techniques and tion, compensation, and motivation. Pre- practical insights that will help in mak The course is designed to acquaint students
tions, labor law, and the relationships of Des c riptions requisite: Business Administration 300. ing short and long-term brand decisions. with the types of investment products, the Bill of Rights and the business world. Course Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours Tactical guidelines for planning, build tools, and techniques that are available to BA 323/ BA323H Organizational ing, measuring, and managing brand help the individual investor meet his/her Course BA 317 Legal Issues in Technology Behavior Des c riptions Explores the intersection between com- equity will be addressed. Prerequisite: goals. The topics covered will include: puter technology and the laws related A study of the determinants of behavior Business Administration 341 Prin- investment alternatives, organization to intellectual property (i.e., copyright, at the individual, interpersonal, group, ciples of Marketing. Credit, 3 hours. and regulation of securities markets, patent, trademark, and trade secret laws). intergroup, and interorganizational levels. BA 330, 331 Intermediate Accounting securities valuation, portfolio theory and Considers privacy and other First Amend- (Same as Psychology 323.) Prerequisite: I and II management. (Same as Economics 334). ment concerns raised by the use of com- Business Administration 300. Credit, 3 Detailed study of the theory of accounts, Prerequisite: Business Administration puter technology. Considers the sale of hours. financial statements, and techniques of 312. Credit, 3 hours. software and the current state of the law BA 324 Managing Diversity in the solving specialized problems with an BA 335/BA335H Integrated as it relates to software licensing and the Workplace emphasis on the pronouncements of the Marketing Communications (IMC) application of the Uniform Commercial This course will entail readings, cas- Financial Accounting Standards Board. Integrated Marketing Communication Code. Credit, 3 hours. es, discussions, research, guest speak- Prerequisites for Business Administration (IMC) is the planning, creation, integra-
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tion, and implementation of all forms of presence. Prerequisite: Business Admin- leaders through learner-designated Leader- oral communication skills. Prerequisite: marketing communication processes such istration 341. Credit, 3 hours. ship Development Action Plans (LDAP), Business Administration 333. Credit, 3 as advertising, sales promotion, publicity, BA 343/BA343H Principles of which incorporate new organizational hours. personal selling, and special event plan- Advertising paradigms, transactional and transforma- BA 406 Supply Chain Management ning to build a strong brand relationship. Principles of Advertising will allow stu- tional leadership strategies, and resource A detailed study of the concepts, processes, IMC is concerned with all contact points dents to investigate beyond a rudimentary analysis and development. Prerequisite: and strategies used in the development a customer will have with a brand and level the basics of advertising and its im- Business Administration 300. (Same as and management of global supply chains. delivers a consistent message across all. pact on their world today. Business Ad- Human Resource 350) Credit, 3 hours. Supply-chain management is a systems Prerequisite: Business Administration 341. ministration 341 Principles of marketing BA 360/BA 360H World Trade and approach to managing the entire flow of Credit, 3 hours. touches briefly on the subject of advertis- International Business information, materials, and services from BA 337/BA337H Cost Accounting ing and other marketing topics; however, An overview of the field of study that raw material suppliers through factories focuses on business activities that cross na- An intensive cost accounting course Principles of Advertising will give students and warehouses to the final end-customer. tional boundaries. It includes international designed to blend theory with practical a more in-depth look at current trends and A major objective of this course is to ana- trade, foreign investment, international application for the accounting of manu- practices, offer an historical perspective lyze the supply chain and minimize the banking, international transfer of technol- associated costs throughout the process. facturing firms. Prerequisites: Business on advertising, and address global issues in advertising. Understanding advertis- ogy, and global business strategies. Pre- Prerequisites: MA 115 or above and BA Administration 207, 208, and 221. Credit, requisites: Business Administration 341. ing and its impact on the global business 300 or permission of the instructor. 3 hours. (Same as Economics 360 and International environment and to oneself is essential. BA 411 Moral Leadership BA 340/BA 340H International Studies 360.) Credit, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Business Administration The courses examines leadership, moral Finance BA401 Performance Management 341. Credit, 3 hours. challenges and issues using novels, A practical understanding of foreign ex- Performance management begins with BA 345/BA 345H Consumer Behavior plays, short stories, movies, and his- change markets, international monetary strategic planning of organizational ob- A study of the role of the consumer in the torical accounts. The course provides an markets, and international capital markets. jectives and systems, and extends to the marketing process. The social, political, opportunity for students to understand The course focuses on the concepts of development of closed-loop process from economic, and technological factors influ- how morally charged situations develop currency arbitrage, risk management, cash goal setting to feedback. This course also encing individual and institutional buying and how they are produced through the management, international debt and equity examines the influence of human perfor- behavior and the firm’s influence over choices we make. The course will help financing, and capital market behavior. mance elements (such as quality of work these factors are examined. Prerequisite student's develop skills in moral discern- Prerequisites: Business Administration life, rewards and recognition, job design, or Co-requisite: Business Administration ment and judgment and to further develop 312, Credit, 3 hours. team building, and participative manage- the student's definition of moral leadership. 341 or Psychology 101. Credit, 3 hours. Des c riptions BA 341/BA341H Principles of ment) on organizational performance.
Prerequisites: Business Administration Course BA 346/BA 346H Sales Management (Same as Human Resource 401). Prereq- Marketing 310. Credit, 3 hours. An analysis of sales force management uisite: BA300. Credit, 3 hours The role of marketing in the business BA 436 Auditing Course including the functions of the sales man- BA 404 Cases in Finance
Des c riptions environment is examined with respect to Basic principles of auditing with emphasis ager, sales plan development, and the This case-centered course reinforces, ex- its functions, applications, and policies. on analyzing and verifying records and recruitment, selection, hiring and train- tends, and applies the concepts, techniques Credit, 3 hours. ing of sales personnel. Prerequisite or and theories of financial management. The reports. Auditing standards, procedures, BA 342 Internet Marketing corequisite: Business Administration 341. cases deal with issues such as leasing, rules of professional conduct, and report This course focuses on e-marketing plan- Credit, 3 hours. accounts receivable policy, credit policy, writing will be studied. Prerequisite: Busi- ning, marketing mix functions, legal and BA 350 Leadership in Organizations multinational financial management, ness Administration 221. Credit, 3 hours. global environments, customer relation- An examination of the significant research and leveraged buyouts. Students should BA 452/ BA 452H Business Policy ship management, and social media from and theory that provides the concep- learn by study and analysis outside the The study of the functions of and respon- a strategic prospective. It examines how tual framework to both view and practice classroom and by active participation in sibilities of general management and the successful companies have changed the leadership as a collective enterprise. The class discussion. Students will have the problems which affect the character and way they market through a strong Internet course is designed to empower emerging opportunity to improve their written and success of the total enterprise. Prerequi-
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sites: Business Administration 207, 208, arts students. Three hours of lecture and a CH 403W Quantitative Analysis (w/ critically analyzing primary sources. 215, 300, 310, 312, 315, 341; Economics two hour laboratory period a week. Prereq- Lab), (formerly CH 201W) Experience will be gained in preparing 203 and 204. Lab Fee. Credit, 3 hours. uisites: recommended MA 093 Develop- Basic course in the theories and tech- reports and giving presentations. A mini- BA 491-495 Business Internships mental Algebra: Lab fee. Credit, 4 hours. niques of analytical chemical methods. mum of 28 semester hours of chemistry The student is placed in a private or public CH 110-111 General Chemistry I and II Two hours of lecture and two three hour major courses must be completed prior to enterprise to gain work-related experience. Introduction to modern theories of atomic laboratory periods a week. Prerequisites: taking this course. Prerequisite: permission The student will have a faculty sponsor structure and chemical bonding; chemical Chemistry 110, 111, and Mathematics 122. of instructor. 3 credit hours. as well as a supervisor at the enterprise to reactions; stoichiometry; states of matter; Lab fee. Credit, 4 hours. COURSE OFFERINGS IN direct and supervise the student’s activi- solutions; equilibrium; acids and bases. CH 404 Instrumental Analysis COMMUNICATION ties. A student is expected to complete 125 Theory and applications of oxidation A more advanced presentation of the hours or 250 hours for 3 semester hours or reduction systems; thermodynamics and theoretical aspects of analytical chem- Note: Various sections of CM 404 are of- 6 semester hours of credit, respectively. A kinetics; complex equilibria and solubility istry. Emphasis is on optical, electrical, fered at selected sites for individuals with student may take up to 6 semester hours product; coordination chemistry; nuclear chromatographic procedures, and spec- baccalaureate degrees seeking renewal of chemistry; and descriptive inorganic of an internship (in the same field or dif- troscopy: Mass spec, UV-Visible, IR, teaching credentials. chemistry. Three hours lecture and three ferent field). Internships require senior and NMR. Three hours lecture and three CM 404 Technology for Teachers hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: status, a minimum 2.8 grade point average, hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: An introduction to the technological re- Chemistry 100 and Mathematics 115 or and recommendations from two Business Chemistry 403 and Physics 201, 202 or sources available to teachers. This course permission of instructor. Lab fee. Credit, Physics 301, 302; or permission of instruc- Department professors. Credit, 3-6 hours. is designed to enhance teaching techniques 4 hours. Prerequisites: Chemistry 100 and tor. Lab fee. Credit, 4 hours. and to support the learning process. Dis- Note: A student may not take more than 6 Mathematics 115 or permission of instruc- CH 440/CH 440H Biochemistry cussions will focus on computer hard- semester credit hours of internships. tor. Lab fee. Credit, 4 hours. A study of the cell and the various metabol- ware, recommended software programs COURSE OFFERINGS IN CH 303-304 Organic Chemistry I and II ic processes and pathways within the cell. for teachers, and the use of the Internet CHEMISTRY An introductory course in organic chem- Carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabo- and telecommunications as instructional istry presenting an integrated study of the lism is covered and how these products and resources. There will be an emphasis on CH 100 Fundamentals of Chemistry carbon compounds of the aliphatic and their intermediates are manufactured and the practical application of information Introduction to the principles of chemis- aromatic series emphasizing electronic utilized in the body. Prerequisites: Biology technology as it relates to written and try. Topics include: atomic and molecular interpretations of reaction mechanism. 101-102, or permission of the instructor visual communication in the class room. structure and chemical bonding, stoichi- Three hours of lecture and a single three and advisor. (Same as Biology 440/440H.). Credit, 3 hours. ometry, properties of the states of matter, hour laboratory a week. Prerequisites: Lab fee. Credit, 4 hours. CM 404A PowerPoint for Teachers dimensional analysis, and energetics of Chemistry 110 and 111. Lab fee. Credit, CH 480 Undergraduate Research An introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint. Des c riptions chemical reactions with emphasis on 4 hours. This course is designed to instruct students Students will be introduced to PowerPoint Course problem solving, conceptual understand- CH 401 & CH402 Physical Chemistry to carry out scientific research using cur- features and steps required to use the fea-
Course ing, and analytical reasoning. Three hours I and II rent analytical procedures and techniques. tures correctly. Also, students will learn Des c riptions lecture per week. Prerequisite: Mathemat- The study of gases, thermodynamics, Students will learn experimental design, how to use the Internet as an instructional ics 093. Credit, 3 hours. chemical and phase equilibria, solutions, literature review, and data analysis using a resource. Topics covered include, but CH 105 Essentials of Chemistry the study of kinetic theory, chemical problem mutually agreeable to the student are not limited to, the following: Creat- A survey of chemistry, including basic kinetics, electrochemistry, transport prop- and faculty member. Students will present ing and editing presentations, formatting theories from General Chemistry, Organic erties, surface chemistry, and quantum the final results in publication form. Must text, printing presentations, working with Chemistry, and Biochemistry. The physi- mechanics. Three hours lecture and three have permission of the instructor. (Same as objects, using Word Art, Clip Art and cal and chemical properties of relevant hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Biology 480). Lab fee. Credit, 1-3 hours. animation, and building and running slide substances will also be discussed. This Chemistry 110, 111, Mathematics 206, and CH 452W Chemistry Seminar shows. Credit, 3 hours. course is designed for non-science majors Physics 201, 202 or Physics 301, 302; or Students will utilize their chemical knowl- CM 404B Excel for Teachers whose professional objectives are in the permission of instructor. Lab fee. Credit, edge and investigate the scientific lit- An introduction to Microsoft Excel. Stu- allied health field. May be taken by liberal 4 hours. erature. Students will develop skills in dents will be introduced to Excel features
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and steps required to use the features cor- create special effects, and saving images place for teachers to teach and children to Skype, Kid’s Zone Create-a-Graph, Spin rectly. Also, students will learn how to use in formats for print and Web use. Credit, learn. Credit, 3 hours. & Spell, Prezi, Pete’s Power Points, and the Internet as an instructional resource. 3 hours. CM 404I Promethean Activboard for Culture Grams. Topics covered include, but are not limited CM 404F Publisher for Teachers Teachers CM 404L IPads For Teachers to, the following: Creating, modifying, An introduction to Microsoft Publisher. This course is designed to help teachers This course will introduce students to the formatting, and printing worksheets; work- Students will be introduced to Publisher using the Promethean Activboard in the use of iPads and other mobile devices as ing with basic formulas and functions; and features and steps required to use the classroom to learn basic effective teaching instructional tools. Students will become working with charts. Credit, 3 hours. software effectively in their classrooms. practices through interactive technology. proficient in utilizing the numerous re- CM 404C Word for Teachers Topics covered include, but are not limited There will be an emphasis on the setup and sources and applications of the iPad as An introduction to Microsoft Word. Stu- to, the following: Creating, Formatting, display of the equipment, the tool bar, the a means of integrating technology in the dents will be introduced to Word features Editing, Saving and Printing Publications; tabs and the work area of the Promethean classroom. Students will create projects, and steps required to use the features cor- working with objects and Graphics, Work- Activboard. Participants will also learn design instruction and develop lesson rectly. Also, students will learn how to use ing with Tables, and Designing Newsletters constructive ways to manage the people, plans to promote student achievement. the Internet as an instructional resource. and Tri-Fold Brochures. Credit, 3 hours. materials, and physical setting in the class- CM 404M: Google for Teachers Topics covered include, but are not limited CM 404G Interactive Smart Boards room so that it is a safe and productive This course will introduce students to vari- to, the following: Creating, formatting, for Teachers place for teachers to teach and children to ous methods of using Google to effectively editing, saving and printing documents, learn. Credit, 3 hours. link content and pedagogy in all curricu- working with tables, moving and copying This course is designed to help teachers CM 404J Advanced Promethean lum areas. Students will write curriculum text, and using automatic text features. using the Interactive Smart Boards in the Activboard for Teachers plans to develop, implement, and assess Credit, 3 hours. classroom to learn basic effective teaching This course is designed to help teachers pedagogical strategies for incorporating CM 404D Web Page Design practices through interactive technology. using the Promethean Activboard in the Google tools into their classrooms. Topics (Dreamweaver) for Teachers There will be an emphasis on the setup and classroom to learn effective advanced will include Application, Collaboration, An introduction to Adobe Dreamweaver. display of the equipment, the tool bar, the teaching practices through interactive and Research Resources available using Students will be introduced to Adobe tabs and the work area of the Smart Board. technology. There will be an emphasis on Google. Credit 3 hours Dreamweaver features to steps required Participants will also learn constructive accessing software applications and notes, CM 410 Introduction to Digital to use the software effectively in their ways to manage the people, materials, the multimedia section, using the record Literacies I classrooms. Also, students will learn how and physical setting in the classroom so and video play features, and customizing This is part one of a hands-on practicum to use the Internet as an instructional re- that it is a safe and productive place for the tool bar. Participants will also learn course that addresses the students’ need source. Topics covered include, but are not teachers to teach and children to learn. constructive ways to manage the people, to work in the increasingly digital envi- limited to, the following: creating, modi- Credit, 3 hours. materials, and physical setting in the class- Des c riptions
ronments of real world communication Course fying and formatting web pages, creating CM 404H Advanced Interactive Smart room so that it is a safe and productive hyperlinks in webs, and publishing and Boards for Teachers place for teachers to teach and children to and composition. Students will develop
Course maintaining web pages. Credit, 3 hours. This course is designed to help teachers learn. Credit, 3 hours. skills of critical analysis and thoughtful Des c riptions CM 404E Photoshop for Teachers using the Interactive Smart Boards in the CM 404K Integrating 21st Century composition in new media in the areas of An introduction to Photo Shop Elements. classroom to learn effective advanced Technology In The Classroom Digital Social Media, Digital Print Design, Students will be introduced to Photoshop teaching practices through interactive This course will introduce students to and Digital Presentation Tools. Class Element features and steps required to technology. There will be an emphasis on various methods of using technology to will meet in computer classroom, and use the software effectively in their class- accessing software applications and notes, effectively link content and pedagogy in multimodal work will be done via digital rooms. Also, students will learn how to use the multimedia section, using the record all curriculum areas. Students will write tools in various new media environments. the Internet as an instructional resource. and video play features, and customizing curriculum plans to develop, implement, Pre-requisite: CS 102, Credit, 3 hours. Topics covered include, but are not lim- the tool bar. Participants will also learn and assess pedagogical strategies for in- CM 412 Introduction to Digital ited to, learning to use the tools necessary constructive ways to manage the people, corporating appropriate software and tools Literacies 2 for selecting, moving, duplicating, and materials, and physical setting in the class- into their classrooms. Technologies and This is part two of a hands-on practicum resizing images, using layers and filters to room so that it is a safe and productive programs to be explored include Rubistar, course that addresses the students’ need
146 147 Communication/computer science Computer science
to work in the increasingly digital envi- not be taken concurrently with EN 090. networking, and distributed operating CS 208 Telecommunications & ronments of real world communication Credit, 3 hours. systems, as well as communications of Network Security and composition. Students will develop CS 103/103H Basic Concepts of the computers using networks including topics This course examines internal, external, skills of critical analysis and thoughtful Internet and the World Wide Web such as: basic network protocols, network public, and private communication sys- composition in new media in the areas of This course covers basic Internet and operating systems, typical network hard- tems; networking structures; devices; pro- Basic Editing and Production of Digital World Wide Web concepts: Navigating the ware, and a brief overview of standard tocols; and remote access and administra- Audio, Digital Video, and Websites. Class Web with a browser, configuring and using network communication applications. tion. Prerequisite: CS 201. Credit, 3 hours. will meet in computer classroom, and an e-mail program, searching the Web with Prerequisite: CS 105. Credit, 3 hours. CS 209 Multimedia in the Classroom multimodal work will be done via digital popular search engines, obtaining reliable CS 202 Advanced Microcomputer The theory, art, and technology of planning tools in various new media environments. information from the Web, researching the Applications and producing visual and auditory materi- Pre-requisite: CM 410, Credit, 3 hours. basics of Internet security, and creating This course covers advanced topics in als for instruction. Analysis of electronic CM 490 Communication Internship web pages using HTML. Prerequisite: microcomputer applications concentrating media and its application in instruction The student is placed in a local private CS 091 or exemption from CS 091. This on word processing, spreadsheet, presenta- for improving or enhancing the learning or public enterprise to gain work-related course may not be taken concurrently with tion, and database software applications. experience consistent with his /her field EN 090. Credit, 3 hours. Prerequisite: CS 102. Credit, 3 hours. process. (Same as Education 209, Human of study. The student will have a fac- CS 105 Introduction to Computer CS 205 Programming I: Imperative Resource 209). Prerequisite: CS 102. ulty sponsor as well as a supervisor at Science Programming Credit, 3 hours. the enterprise to direct and supervise the CS 227 E-Business Technologies A fundamental course in understanding A course concerned with problem solving student’s activities. A student is expected using a high level language focusing on computer science concepts including: This course covers the use of Internet to complete 125 hours of work. Internships the basic techniques of programming: data hardware, computer systems and the major technologies and standards in the conduct require senior status and a minimum 2.5 types, control structures, iteration, I/O, and components/architecture, data representa- of e-business. Prerequisite: CS 103. Credit, grade point average. Prerequisite: CM410. procedural abstraction. Prerequisite: CS tion, number systems, operating systems, 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours. 110 or permission of instructor. Credit, differences in programming languages, the CS 234 Web Page Development 3 hours. internet, security systems, ethics, and net- This course covers the design, develop- Course offerings in CS 206 Programming II: Object working concepts. Prerequisite: CS 091 ment, and creation of Web pages using Computer Science and Oriented Paradigm or exemption from CS 091. This course HTML, CSS, and XML. Prerequisite: CS Information Technology A course concerned with presenting the may not be taken concurrently with EN 103. Credit, 3 hours. CS 091 Computer Literacy programming approach of object-oriented A course in developing hands-on literacy, 090. Credit, 3 hours. CS 236 Introduction to Scripting
languages with a focus on data abstraction, Des c riptions covering computer systems and their major CS 110 Survey of Programming This course covers the concepts and uses objects, classes, methods, and inheritance. Course of scripting languages, such as JavaScript components, operating systems, applica- Languages Prerequisite: CS 205. Credit, 3 hours. tion programs, and networking. Use of A course which focuses on three or four and AJAX. Prerequisite: CS 234. Credit, Course CS 207 Cryptography & Access 3 hours. Des c riptions standard tools such as word processors, high level languages comparing features Control e-mail, and web browsers are emphasized. and goals of the languages. Unique charac- This course covers methods and mecha- CS 242 Internet/Intranet Management The credit does not count toward the hours teristics of each language are emphasized nisms used to control access to computer This course covers the duties and respon- needed for graduation. Credit, 3 hours. through the assignment of small projects resources including authorization, au- sibilities of Internet and Intranet managers CS 102 Microcomputer Applications in each language. Prerequisite: CS 105. thentication, and activity monitoring as including domain management, hardware This is an introduction to microcomputer Credit, 3 hours. well as cryptography concepts including and software selection and configuration, applications concentrating on use of word CS 201/201H Operating Systems and such topics as: techniques for disguising telecommunications evaluation and selec- processing, presentation, and spreadsheet Networking Fundamentals data, cryptography techniques, different tion, and legal and security issues related applications. (Same as Business Admin- This course covers current system soft- approaches to cryptography, and tech- to e-business and Internet sites. Coverage istration 102.) Prerequisite: CS 091 or ware, including topics as process, mem- nologies for incorporating cryptography. also includes the use of extranets. Prereq- exemption from CS 091. This course may ory and device management, security, Prerequisite: CS 105. Credit, 3 hours. uisite: CS 234. Credit, 3 hours.
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CS 303 Programming III: Advanced CS 309 Operations & Physical CS 322 Implementing Internet/ CS 403 Theory of Computation Algorithms and Data Structures Security Intranet Firewalls This course covers theoretical issues of Advanced programming techniques, data This course examines controls involving This course will focus on protecting the computing: automata, formal languages, structures, and file organization are cov- personnel, hardware, systems, and auditing network. Students will also gain exten- Turing machines, computability, recursive ered in depth. Program complexity and and monitoring techniques, abuse channels sive hands-on experience installing and languages, lambda calculus, decidability, an introduction to artificial intelligence and how to recognize them. Additional configuring a firewall. Students will learn and complexity analysis. Prerequisite: CS are included. Prerequisites: CS 206 and topics include threats, risks, and counter- how to allow access to key services while 303. Credit, 3 hours. Mathematics 230. Credit, 3 hours. measures to protect facilities, hardware, maintaining organizational security, as CS 404 Continuity & Disaster CS 304 Information Systems Analysis data, media, and personnel; facility selec- well as how to implement firewalls in Recovery Planning and Design tion, entry methods, and environmental virtual private networks. Prerequisite: CS This course examines the preservation of This course covers the software develop- safety procedures are also discussed. Pre- 208. Credit, 3 hours. business activities when faced with disrup- ment life cycle, including specification requisite: CS 105. Credit, 3 hours. CS 330 Internet Programming tions or disasters. It involves the identifica- of requirements, system/program design CS 310 Office Application This course covers the use of object- tion of real risk, proper risk assessment, and development, and operations and Programming VBA oriented programming languages, such as and countermeasure implementation. maintenance. Prerequisite: CS 205 Credit, This course extends the normal use of Java, in the creation of programs, applets, Prerequisite: CS 309. Credit, 3 hours. and interactive Web sites. Prerequisite: CS 3 hours. Office applications by using macros and CS 407 Application Security CS 305 Database Management 110. Credit, 3 hours. embedded programming capabilities, such This course examines the security com- CS 331 Internet Programming III This course covers network, hierarchi- as Visual Basic for Applications. Prereq- ponents within operating systems and cal, and relational databases. Emphasis is This course covers the use of intermedi- applications and how to best develop and uisite: CS 202. Credit, 3 hours. placed on database organization, design ate languages and tools, such as Dynamic measure their effectiveness. It looks at CS 311 Information Security & Risk and use of database management systems, HTML (DHTML) in the creation of Web software life cycles, change control, and Management and data description languages. Prerequi- page content. Prerequisite: CS 236. Credit, application security. Prerequisite: CS 311. This course examines the identification site: CS 205. Credit, 3 hours. 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours. of company assets, the proper way to de- CS 306 Programming IV: Advanced CS 335 Web Development Tools CS 409 Security Architecture & termine the necessary level of protection Programming This course covers the use of automated Design required, budgeting concerns for security This course covers advanced program- tools, Adobe Dreamweaver for example, in This course examines concepts, principles, ming techniques using state-of-the-art implementation projects, and goal setting the creation and maintenance of web sites. and standards for designing and imple- languages. Topics include interaction to reduce threats as well as monetary loss. Prerequisite: CS 234. Credit, 3 hours. menting secure applications, operating Prerequisite: CS 208. Credit, 3 hours. Des c riptions
with databases, operating systems, and CS 340 Internet Graphics systems, and systems. It will cover inter- Course application programs. A specific language CS 320 History of Business and This course covers the use of an image- national security measurement standards such as Visual Basic will be emphasized. Technology and their meaning for different types of Course editing program, Adobe Photoshop for An introduction to western business tech- Des c riptions Prerequisite: CS 205. Credit, 3 hours. example, for creating and editing web platforms. Prerequisite: CS 311. Credit, CS 307 Computer Compliance, nology from medieval times to the present. images. Prerequisite: CS 234. Credit, 3 3 hours. Regulations, & Investigations Examines the rise of business in America, hours. CS 425 Internet Security This course examines computer crimes, the role of the corporation, business and CS 360 Programming V: Design and This course is designed to educate students laws, and regulations. Also included are labor, and business and government. Ex- Structure of Programming Languages in the concepts and techniques related to techniques for investigating a crime, gath- amines the process of technical change, Topics for this course include: history of the general security, network security, ering evidence, and handling procedures. the nature of technological systems, the programming languages, syntax and se- operating system security, and methods for Development and implementation of an diffusion of technological improvements, mantics, treatment of differing data types, testing security. Both Unix and Microsoft incident-handling program is an important and the role of technology in broader and alternative language styles including operating systems are covered, providing part of this course. Prerequisite: CS 208. historical movements. (Same as History functional languages and logic languages. a broad range of information essentials. In Credit, 3 hours. 320.) Credit, 3 hours. Prerequisite: CS 303. Credit, 3 hours. addition, this course prepares the student
150 151 computer science criminal justice
for the CIW Security Professional exam. specification, testing and validation of COURSE OFFERINGS IN CJ 301/301H Law Enforcement Prerequisite: CS 207 Credit, 3 hours. information technology tools. Prerequisite: CRIMINAL JUSTICE Theory, Process and Practices CS 426 Internet Database CS 304. Credit, 3 hours. CJ 201 Introduction to Criminal This course is an examination of law and This course uses MySQL to build secure, CS 470W Capstone Project Justice policy in a criminal justice context with database-driven web sites. Prerequisite: This is the computer science capstone An introductory study of the criminal emphasis on law enforcement agencies CS 234. Credit, 3 hours. project course for all Computer Science justice system including the structure, pro- and procedures. Prerequisite: Criminal CS 431 Internet Site Operations Information Technology majors. This cess and function of the police, the court Justice 201 or permission of the instructor. This course gives students experience in course applies the foundational concepts system, and its subsystems, the processing Credit, 3 hours. the operations and management of a live of computer science and information of offenders, and punishment alternatives. CJ 310 Juvenile Justice Web site. Students will be assigned a live technology through a comprehensive Credit, 3 hours. A comprehensive treatment of the juvenile Web site and will operate and manage the project, chosen in accordance with the CJ 203 Criminal Law justice system which examines juvenile site using site management software. Pre- student's major concentration and career The history, purpose, and theory of crimi- delinquency from several perspectives. requisite: CS 234. Credit, 3 hours. goals. Students will be required to plan, nal law. An examination of the classifica- The course will explore the current public CS 432 Internet Database II: Scripting research, and develop a large-scale project tion of crimes and the nature of criminal and political climate surrounding delin- quency and youth crime with an emphasis This course covers the use of scripting in conjunction with the student's major liability. Credit, 3 hours. on gangs and the policies initiated to deal languages, such as PHP, in the retrieval concentration: programming, security, CJ 205 Investigative Methodology in with them. It will also examine the debate and incorporation of data stored in Internet information technology, Web development Criminal Justice on the media’s role in generating juvenile databases into Web page content. Prereq- and database. Additionally, students will This course will provide the student with violence. Where appropriate, examples be required to furnish weekly written status a historical and current introduction to in- uisite: CS 326. Credit, 3 hours. from South Carolina will be used. Pre- CS 435 Internet Programming IV reports, write a formal research papers vestigative methodology as utilized by the Criminal Justice System. The student will requisite: Criminal Justice 201 or permis- This course covers the use of advanced based on their concentration, and complete learn practices and techniques that have sion of the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. languages, such as the extensible Markup comprehensive exams drawn from the core CJ 321 Theories of Criminal Justice been conducted and why they did or did Language (XML), in the creation of Web computer science courses and concentra- not work. Legal decisions and scientific Criminology is an important social and page content. Prerequisite: CS 236. Credit, tion specific courses. Prerequisites: All discoveries will also be explored to show behavioral science devoted to the study of 3 hours. required courses in CS major/concentra- crime as a social phenomenon. Criminol- how courts, science, and education have CS 440 Project Management for tion. Credit, 3 hours. ogy fosters debate, contributes ideas, and influenced the practice of investigations.
Programmers CS490 Computer Science Internship suggests solutions to difficult problems Des c riptions Credit, 3 hours. The student is placed in a local private arising out of crime and the behavior of Course This course focuses on the organization CJ 210 Introduction to Private criminals. It provides the theoretical basis and management behind large-scale or public enterprise to gain work-related Security
Course for much of Criminal Justice. The purpose programming projects. Topics include: experience consistent with his/her field This course will introduce the students to Des c riptions of this course is to discuss these problems, requirement analysis and specification, of study. The student will have a fac- the field of private security and how it re- testing and validation, and programming ulty sponsor as well as a supervisor at their origins, and their possible solutions. lates to the public criminal justice system. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 201 or per- tools and standards. Prerequisites: CS 303. the internship site to direct the student's Included in the course will be the history mission of the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours. activities. Internships require senior stand- of private security in the United States and CJ 325 Ethics in Criminal Justice ing a cumulative and major GPA of 2.5. CS 441 Project Management for how it grew into an international business. An introduction to ethics in the field of Information Technology A student is expected to complete 125 Post 9/11 security changes at the local, Criminal Justice. The main focus of the This course focuses on the organization hours or 250 hours for 3 semester hours state, national and international levels of course will be on morality and ethics and management behind large-scale or 6 semester hours of credit, respectively. society will be explored and examples and the importance of ethics for criminal information technology projects. Topics Credit, 3-6 hours. Prerequisite: Junior or of successful and failed models will be justice professionals. The Nuremberg Tri- include: requirements analysis and senior status. discussed. Credit, 3 hours. als are used as a case study to reinforce
152 153 criminal justice criminal justice/early childhood education
the ethics lessons taught in the textbook. CJ 350 Criminal Justice Management pass this course to graduate with a Crimi- Course Offerings in Early Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 201 or per- The focus of this course is management nal Justice degree. Prerequisites: Criminal Childhood Education mission of the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. techniques within criminal justice agen- Justice 201, 203, and 321. Final semester CJ 330/CJ 330H Corrections Theory, EE 300 Field Experience cies. Court administrative techniques, of college, Criminal Justice major, all other Process and Practices This course is the second of four sequen- police executive-leadership issues, correc- Criminal Justice courses completed or in The course is an introduction to the field tial, incremental field experiences required tional administration theories, and liability the process of completion. Credit, 3 hours. of corrections. The main focus of the of early childhood education majors. Can- cases will be covered extensively. This is CJ 460/CJ 460H Special Topics in course will be on correctional systems, didates will work under the supervision an introductory course for entry and mid- Criminal Justice inmates, issues of institutionalization, of the college supervisor and cooperating level management positions. Prerequisite: inmate characteristics, and current issues A review of relevant themes and issues teachers who are highly qualified in early Criminal Justice 201 or permission of the in corrections. Prerequisite: Criminal evolving and current in the discipline. childhood education and spend 30 hours in instructor. Credit, 3 hours. Justice 201 or permission of the instructor. Students are expected to familiarize them- an early childhood setting. Candidates will CJ 410 Social Control and Deviance Credit, 3 hours. selves with the topics and be prepared to gain experience, practice, and training as Students will explore Social Control CJ 335/CJ 335H Courts Theory, discuss the readings in class. Extensive they work with individuals or small groups Theories and how they relate to deviance Process and Practices of students in early childhood programs. in our society. Explanations of deviance out of class research and writing is ex- An exploration of the American Court and how behaviors are defined as deviance pected of each student during the class. During this field experience, candidates System as it relates to social control by the will be explored and studied. Students will ( May be repeated, with different topics, will complete a technology project. Prereq- Criminal Justice System. Court History, see the relationships between behaviors three times by student.) Prerequisite: uisites: A Grade of “C” or better in ED200, members, institutions, and their relation- that have been deviant and are now ac- Junior or Senior standing, or permis- and passing Praxis 1. Credit, 1 hour. ships will be studied. The Court systems EE 301 Field Experience ceptable, and the paths that are taken to sion of the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. of federal, state, county, and local govern- In their junior year, candidates will com- address these behaviors in public policy CJ 490 Criminal Justice Internship ments will be compared and the members and law. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice plete this third field experience and are The criminal justice student is placed in of each component will be studied. Court 201, 321, or permission of the instructor. required to work with young children, an approved agency or setting appropri- system structures of other political systems Credit, 3 hours. engaging them in math, literacy, and will be compared to the current system in CJ 440 Constitutional Law ate to his or her skills and career goals. social studies, activities. The candidates the United States. Prerequisite: Criminal In this course students learn the history The student is supervised in the field by will complete observations, documenting Justice 201 or permission of the instructor. and philosophy of American Constitu- a site supervisor as well as by the faculty children’s developmental level, and an Credit, 3 hours. tional Order largely through the study of internship director. The student is respon- analysis of student learning. Candidates CJ 340 Criminal Procedures Supreme Court cases, which have had a sible for performing the tasks assigned by will spend 30 hours in an early childhood Des c riptions
This course concentrates on those legal major impact on civil rights and liberties. the site supervisor as well as for written setting. During this field experience, Course procedures which ensure a defendant’s Prerequisite: Political Science 242. (Same assignments from the internship director. candidates will complete a child study. Constitutional rights. Important court cas- Course as Political Science 440.) Junior or Senior (No more than 6 SH may be applied for Prerequisites: A Grade of “C” or better
Des c riptions es are introduced. Prerequisite: Criminal Standing or Permission of the Instructor. Criminal Justice coursework). Internships in ED200, and passing Praxis 1. Credit, Justice 201 or permission of the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. 1 hour. require senior standing a cumulative and Credit, 3 hours. CJ 450W Senior Seminar EE 302 Field Experience major GPA of 2.5. A student is expected CJ 345 Community Corrections This course will be a seminar on the Crimi- This is the fourth field experience and to complete 125 hours or 250 hours for An introductory course that examines the nal Justice System in the United States. candidates will spend 30 hours in an early role of probation and parole as a compo- The students will read from an extensive 3 semester hours or 6 semester hours of childhood setting. This field experience nent of the criminal justice system. The reading list of Criminal Justice research credit, respectively. Prerequisite: Must emphasizes the importance of assessment course will cover the introductory philoso- and discuss methods and conclusions that be a Criminal Justice major and have at and developing creative activities ap- phy of pretrial and prerelease programs, have been developed concerning the police, least 18 semester hours of core curriculum propriate for young children. During this and revocation procedures. Prerequisite: courts, corrections and theory in Criminal finished and permission of the instructor.) field experience, candidates will complete Criminal Justice 201. Credit, 3 hours. Justice issues. Students must successfully Credit, 3-6 hours. a thematic unit of study. Prerequisites: A
154 155 early childhood education early childhood education/ ECONOMICS
Grade of “C” or better in ED200, EE303 teacher candidates with skills and strate- nizing three kinds of learning: informal, addressed. Prerequisites: A Grade of “C” and passing Praxis 1. Credit, 1 hour. gies to plan curriculum to effectively naturalistic, and adult guided as they intro- or better in ED200, EE303 and passing EE 303 Introduction to Early promote children's learning and develop- duce math concepts and plan activities to Praxis 1. Credit, 3 hours. Childhood ment. Candidates will examine the early support young children’s construction of EE 452 Early Childhood Clinical childhood teacher's role in establishing This foundational course includes an concepts and skills essential to a basic un- Practice and maintaining a positive and productive overview of the field of early childhood learning environment in the classroom. derstanding of mathematics. Prerequisites: This is the capstone 12 week clinical education and examines early childhood Prerequisite: Passing Praxis I and a grade A Grade of “C” or better in ED200, EE303 practice experience. In accordance with development; services for young children of C or Better in ED 200 and EE 303. and passing Praxis 1. Credit, 3 hours. South Carolina Department of Education and their families; appropriate practices Credit, 3 hours. EE 346 Science in the Early requirements, candidates must complete at for infants/toddlers/young children; soci- EE 311/EE 311W Early Childhood Childhood Classroom least 60 days in the field with a minimum etal changes, historical roots and current Methods The essential concepts, inquiry tools, of 10 full days of teaching. Prerequisites: issues that impact young children and The essential concepts, inquiry tools, and structure of science in early child- Passing Praxis II. This course is taken only their families. This course includes a and structures of content areas in early hood education will be the focus of this after all other course work is completed. 10 hour fields experience. Prerequisite: childhood education will be taught in course. Candidates will examine the early Grading is on a Pass/Fail basis. Credit, ED 200 Grade of C or better; Pass- this course. Candidates will examine the childhood teacher’s role in developing 12 hours. ing Score on Praxis 1. Credit, 4 hours. early childhood teacher’s role in creating children’s inquiry skills with a science EE 453 Seminar on Teaching in Early EE 304 Home, School, and math, science, and social studies activities curriculum that utilizes hands-on learning Childhood Education Community Relations to integrate with other curricular areas in activities and experiences. Prerequisites: A This one hour seminar will assist teacher This course examines interactions among early childhood programs. Prerequisites: A Grade of “C” or better in ED200, EE303 Grade of “C” or better in ED200, EE303 candidates to make a successful transition families, communities, and schools utiliz- and passing Praxis 1. Credit, 3 hours. and passing Praxis 1. Credit, 3 hours. from being a student of early childhood ing an ecological perspective. Historical EE 313 Creative Arts in Early education to becoming a practicing, pro- EE 347 Social Studies in the Early trends, theoretical models, and strategies Childhood Education fessional early childhood educator. Top- Childhood Classroom for examined with special emphasis placed This course provides strategies for pro- ics to be covered in this course include on programs that support collaborative in- moting the emergent creative dispositions The theory and practice of teaching social programming, working with children, teractions with families to benefit children. of young children. Areas of focus include studies to young children will be stud- communication, and interactions with Prerequisite: Passing Praxis I, a grade of art, music, movement, play, dramatics, ied. The course will focus on the highly families. This course will be taken during C or better in ED200, and acceptance into and creativity. Particular emphasis is on integrative nature of social studies with clinical practice. Prerequisites: Passing the Teacher Education Program. Credit, teacher candidates acquiring skills to guide particular emphasis on curricula, meth- Praxis II. This course is taken only after 3 hours. Des c riptions preschoolers and primary-grade children ods, and materials necessary to create an all other course work is completed. Grad- Course EE 307W Emergent Literacy to creatively express themselves in the appropriate social studies curriculum in ing is on a Pass/Fail basis. Credit, 1 hours. This course explores the theories of hu- arts: visual arts, dance and movement, early childhood classrooms. Prerequisites: Course man language emergence with a detailed and drama. Prerequisites: A Grade of “C” A Grade of “C” or better in ED200, EE303 COURSE OFFERINGS IN Des c riptions account of language acquisition, young or better in ED200, EE303 and passing and passing Praxis 1. Credit, 3 hours. ECONOMICS children's early communicative capaci- Praxis 1. Credit, 3 hours. ties, and growth milestones. Through the EE 401 Assessing Young Children: EC 200 Elementary Statistics process of integrating formal, informal, EE 345 Experiences in Math for This course is a study of developmentally Graphical presentation of data, measures of and reflective writing and approaches, Young Children appropriate assessment practices for young central tendency, dispersion and ranking, students will develop professional written This course provides early childhood children. Particular emphasis will be on basic probability, the binomial and normal and communication skills. Prerequisite: teacher candidates with an organized, assessment of children from birth to eight distributions, estimation of parameters, Passing Praxis I and a C or better in ED sequential approach to create a develop- years of age. Both formal and informal hypothesis testing, and measures of corre- 200 and EE 303. Credit, 3 hours. mentally appropriate math curriculum for instruments will be discussed. Consid- lation. (Same as Business Administration EE 309 Early Childhood Curriculum preschool and primary school children. erations in choosing, administering, and 200, Mathematics 200 or Psychology 200.) This course provides early childhood Emphasis is placed on candidates recog- reporting results of assessments will be Prerequisite: Mathematics 092 or above, or
156 157 economics economics/education
exemption from Mathematics 092 (Offered EC 302/EC302H Intermediate investment alternatives, organization COURSE OFFERINGS IN every semester.) Credit, 3 hours. Macroeconomics Analysis and regulation of securities markets, EDUCATION securities valuation, portfolio theory EC 203/EC203H Microeconomics Advanced analysis of the measurement and management. (Same as Business NOTE: A majority of the Education An introduction to the study of econom- of the national income, employment, and Administration 334). Prerequisite: Busi- courses in each certification area will be ics with emphasis placed on supply and economic growth. Prerequisites: Econom- ness Administration 312. Credit, 3 hours. taught by full-time faculty. demand analysis, the determination of ics 204,. Credit, 3 hours. EC 350 United States Economic ED 200 Principles of Education prices, and problems of individual sectors EC 304 Health Care Economics History A survey of (1) the changing scene of This course provides an over view of the of the economy. Prerequisite: Three hours A study of the economic development of education in public schools, (2) the legal of College-level MA 100 or above, or per- economics of health care. The various pay- the United States from the Colonial period and financial aspects of education, (3) mission of the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. ers are examined, including private, state, through the present. Areas of emphasis are the teaching profession, and (4) the ef- EC 204 Macroeconomics and federal entities. The student is exposed international trade, banking, labor rela- fective classroom. Two hours per week An analysis of the overall economy with to an analytical approach in its treatment tions, and government economic policy. or twenty hours are spent assisting and of political economics and introduced to emphasis placed on fiscal and monetary (Offered alternate years.) (Same as History observing public school teachers. Lab fee. the concept of the value of economics in Prerequisite: EN 101. Credit, 3 hours. policies, economic growth, and the role 350.) Credit, 3 hours. understanding public policy issues that ED 209 Multimedia in the Classroom of government in a capitalist economy. EC 360 World Trade and affect the medical services sector and the International Business The theory, art, and technology of planning Prerequisite: Three hours of College-level future economics of health care. Prereq- An overview of the field of study that and producing visual and auditory materi- MA 100 or above, or permission of the uisites: Economics 203 (same as Health focuses on business activities that cross als for instruction. Analysis of electronic instructor. Credit, 3 hours. media and its application in instruction Care 304). Credit, 3 hours. national boundaries. It includes interna- EC 211 Economic Geography for improving or enhancing the learning EC 307 Money and Banking tional trade, foreign investment, interna- process. (Same as Computer Science 209 This course examines the spatial relation- A study of the institutional framework tional banking, international transfer of and Human Resource 209.) Prerequisite: ships between people, places, and environ- of the monetary system. Topics covered technology, and global business strategies. A grade of a C or Better in ED 200, CS ments with respect to how societies answer include the definition and measurement of (Same as Business Administration 360 and 102. Credit, 3 hours. the questions of what, how, and for whom money, the role of money in the economy, International Studies 360.) Prerequisite: ED 210-211A Tutoring Practicum to produce. The relationships are examined and monetary policies of the federal gov- Business Administration 300 or 341. This course will enable students to become at the local, regional, and global levels. ernment. Prerequisites: Economics 203 Credit, 3 hours. trained as peer tutors. The course will aid (Same as Geography 211.) Credit, 3 hours. and 204. Credit, 3 hours. EC 492 Economics Internship peer tutors in recognizing and working EC 316 Managerial Economics The student is placed in a private or public with students with learning discrepancies EC 220 Environmental Economics Des c riptions
The course examines the economic aspects The application of economic theory to enterprise to gain work-related experience. in a variety of subjects. This will give edu- Course The student will have a faculty sponsor cation majors valuable work experience in of major environmental issues and envi- problems arising in the decision-making process of managers. Topics covered as well as a supervisor at the enterprise to their field. It will also give other students Course ronmental policies. Economic concepts direct and supervise the student’s activi- practical experience as tutors and elective
Des c riptions include profit maximization and cost presented to examine these issues include minimization, pricing policies, and invest- ties. A student is expected to complete 125 credit for providing a needed service to opportunity cost, comparative advantage, ment analysis. Prerequisites: Economics hours or 250 hours for 3 semester hours or fellow Limestone students. This course supply and demand, and benefit-cost 203 and 204; Mathematics 115 and 200. 6 semester hours of credit, respectively. A must be taken by all student tutors working student may take up to 6 semester hours in the PALS program at least once within analysis. Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours. of an internship (in the same field or dif- their first calendar year of hire. This course EC 301/EC301H Intermediate EC 334 Investments Microeconomics Analysis ferent field). Internships require senior will focus on teaching study skills to aid The course is designed to acquaint students status, a minimum 2.8 grade point average, students with memory enhancement, note Advanced analysis of the operation of the with the types of investment products, and recommendations from two Business taking, and gaining the most information market economy in the areas of value and tools, and techniques that are available to Department professors. Credit, 3-6 hours. from reading the text. Students may enroll distribution theory. Prerequisites: Eco- help the individual investor meet his/her Note: A student may not take more than 6 in ED 210 as a credit course for as many nomics 203. Credit, 3 hours. goals. The topics covered will include: semester credit hours of internships. as four semesters; after four semesters stu-
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dents may repeat it as a non-credit course. for elementary education majors who lum, teaching, learning, and the organiza- the techniques and skills necessary for Pre-requisites: A grade of a C or Better in spend thirty (30) hours in the classroom]. tion of schooling at the middle grades successfully teaching mathematics at the ED 200, EN 101 and EN 102, Sophomore Students combine theory and practice by level. Prerequisites: ED 200, Passing elementary school level. Students will be status, 3.0 GPA in tutoring subject area or planning and directing activities for large Praxis I scores or ACT/SAT exemption. actively engaged in constructivist based recommendation of instructor. Credit, 1 groups of students. For K-12 certification, Credit, 3 hours. problem-solving, hands-on activities, hour. Grading: letter grade. ED 210-211A, students will work at the secondary level. ED 307 Educational Psychology hypothesis generating and testing, experi- Credit, 0 hours. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better Theories of learning, memory, cognition, mentation, and other methods of teaching ED 300 Field Experiences for in Education 300 and 301 for elementary and education, with an emphasis on ap- mathematics. Emphasis will be placed on Elementary Education majors, 301 for secondary majors, passing plication in the classroom. Designed for using everyday objects and technology to The first of three sequential, incremental teach. Diagnostic prescriptive strategies Praxis I. Credit, 1 hour. the prospective teacher, this course is clinical experiences required of elemen- will also be explored. Prerequisites: A ED 303 Teaching Reading in the also appropriate for prospective psycholo- tary education majors. Students gain grade of "C" or better in ED200, ED 355, Elementary School gists and counselors. (Same as Psychol- experience, practice and training in the pass Praxis I, Credit, 3 hours. A survey of the methods and materials for ogy 304.) Prerequisite: Psychology 101. classroom as they work with an individual Credit, 3 hours. ED 346 Methods of Teaching Science teaching reading, listening, speaking, and in the Elementary School child to help strengthen that child’s learn- ED 309 Tests and Measurements ing skills, confidence, and self esteem. writing. Traditional and current approach- The purpose of this course is to describe An introductory course in testing and Prerequisite: A grade of a C or better in es to teaching reading are examined. the techniques and skills necessary for measuring. Emphasis is on statistics, test ED 200. Credit, 1 hour. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in successfully teaching content in science construction, selecting tests, administering ED 301 Field Experiences for ED 200. Passing Praxis I. Credit, 3 hours. at the elementary school level. Teacher tests, scoring tests, and interpreting tests. Education Majors ED 304 Teaching Reading and Writing candidates will be actively engaged in (Same as Human Resource 309 or Psychol- The second of three sequential, incre- in the Content Areas problem-solving, hands-on activities, ogy 309.) Credit, 3 hours. mental clinical experiences required of A study of the reading and communica- inquiry-based design, experimentation, ED 310 History and Philosophy of elementary education majors. The first tion skills and strategies necessary for and other methods of teaching science. Education of two clinical experiences for secondary effective teaching in subject matter areas. Attention will be given to the use of A study of the historical, philosophical and education majors. Students spend forty This course includes instruction in ADEPT technology and best practices based on sociological foundations of the American (40) hours in a public school classroom and various learning styles. Prerequisite: research. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or educational system. Prerequisite: A grade [except for elementary education majors A grade of "C" or better in Education 200 better in ED 200, ED 355, pass Praxis I. of "C" or better in Education 200 and pass- Credit, 3 hours. who spend thirty (30) hours in the class- and passing Praxis I. Credit, 3 hours. ing Praxis I. Credit, 3 hours. ED 347 Teaching Social Studies in room]. Students work in public schools to ED 306 Middle Grades Curriculum ED 320 The Exceptional Child the Elementary School Des c riptions plan, observe and instruct small groups of and Organization This course includes the study of a variety A study of strategies and methods to Course students. For K-12 certification, students A comprehensive overview of middle of disabilities that afflict school-age chil- teach the themes, concepts, and modes will work in an elementary school. Prereq- grades education with emphasis on the Course dren and youth. Attention will be given of inquiry from the field of social studies.
Des c riptions uisite: A grade of "C" or better in Educa- foundational components including middle to special problems of adjustment and Prerequisite; Pass Praxis I, A grade of "C" tion 300 (elementary education majors school curriculum and characteristics, the adaptation as it relates to the school set- or better in ED 200 and ED 303 or ED 355. only) and passing Praxis I. Credit, 1 hour. middle grades learner, the middle grades ting. Additional emphasis will be placed Credit, 3 hours ED 302 Field Experiences for teacher, and organizational instructional on techniques and resources for assisting ED 349 Teaching Language Arts in the Education Majors programs appropriate for contemporary these children to maximize their respective Elementary School The third of three sequential, incremental early adolescents in American society. potentialities. (Same as Psychology 320.) A study of the objectives, materials, clinical experiences required of all elemen- Course assignments and your prior class- Credit, 3 hours. methods, and procedures for teaching tary education majors. The second of two room experiences will merge to provide ED 345 Methods of Teaching the language arts with a focus on writing clinical experiences for secondary educa- the context for exploring, developing, and Mathematics in the Elementary instruction. Prerequisites: Pass Praxis I , A tion majors. Students spend forty (40) critically reflecting upon your perceptions School grade of "C" or better in ED 200 and ED hours in a public school classroom [except of early adolescent development, curricu- The purpose of this course is to describe 303 or ED 355. Credit, 3 hours.
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student teaching experience. Prerequisite: completion of this course, a student must tials, and legitimate use of outside sources. ED 352 Fine Arts for the Elementary Education Teacher Passing Praxis II. Generally, this course immediately enroll in English 101. Lab A grade of “C” or better is required in this fee in selected sections. Credit, 3 hours. This course enables students to explore the is taken only after all other course work course, or it must be repeated continuously visual and performing arts as they relate is completed. Exceptions to the rule may EN 101W Freshman Composition until a grade of “C” is earned. Open only to elementary students. Emphasis will be made by the Teacher Education Com- An introduction to college composition, to students in the Honors Program. Prereq- be on integration of the fine arts into the mittee upon the recommendation of the this course emphasizes the skills necessary uisite: English 091 or exemption from EN academic curriculum. Students will write Division. Grading is on a Pass/Fail basis. for writing well-organized and effective 091. Credit, 3 hours. about and discuss the connections between Credit, 12 hours. essays in support of a thesis. Students EN 105/EN 105H Fundamentals of the fine arts (music, theatre, dance, visual will write and revise a variety of essays Public Speaking art) and core subjects (science, social stud- COURSE OFFERINGS IN ENGLISH that demonstrate critical reading skills A public speaking course which empha- ies, reading, writing, and math). Students EN 090 Developmental Reading and and competence in standard English us- sizes research, organization, delivery, and age. A special section of this course with will create activities that teach core sub- Study Skills presentation of various types of speeches. computer-aided instruction may be offered jects through explorations of the fine arts. This course is designed to provide special A grade of “C” or better is required in this periodically. A student required to take Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in ED instruction in reading and study skills course to satisfy Limestone’s Verbal Skills English 101 must enroll in the course 200, Elementary Education students must for those students who are identified as requirement. The course must be repeated have passing scores on Praxis I exams. during his/her first semester on campus requiring support in these areas. A stu- until a grade of “C” or better is earned. Credit, 2 hours. and must be continuously enrolled until dent required to take English 090 must Prerequisite: EN 101 or a qualifying score ED 355 Principles of Effective the proficiency level is reached. After suc- enroll in the course during his/her first on the English placement examination to Teaching in the Elementary cessful completion with a grade of at least exempt EN 101. Credit, 3 hours. Classroom semester on campus and must be continu- a “C,” a student must immediately take EN 201 Experiences in Literature This course includes instruction in class- ously enrolled until the proficiency level English 102. Prerequisite: English 091 room management, creating effective is reached. Grading is on a Satisfactory/ or exemption from English 091. Credit, A study of selected works of poetry, drama, lesson plans based on the South Carolina Unsatisfactory basis. Credit awarded for 3 hours. and fiction from different periods and cul- curriculum standards, and using both tra- the course will not count toward hours EN 102W Argument and Research tures with the objective of enhancing the ditional and alternative assessments to needed in completing graduation require- The course will emphasize methods student’s appreciation of literature. This plan effective instruction. Prerequisite: A ments. After successful completion of this of developing the argumentative essay course meets the General Education lit- grade of "C" or better in Education 200, course, a student must immediately enroll through selected readings and intensive erature requirement. Prerequisite: English passing Praxis I. Credit, 3 hours. in English 091 or 101, depending upon writing. Attention will be given to oral 102 or 103H. Credit, 3 hours. ED 412 Diagnostic and Prescriptive placement. Lab fee in selected sections. EN 201H Experiences in Literature
communication skills, extended analy- Des c riptions Credit, 3 hours. An honors section of English 201. It deals Teaching of Reading sis and argument, techniques of library Course A study of the nature and causes of read- EN 091 Developmental Writing research, and its organization and pre- with the same matters as English 201, but ing difficulties. Emphasis will be placed This course is designed to provide special in more depth and breadth. Open only Course sentation in one or two long papers. A
Des c riptions on instructional strategies which can be instruction in writing for those students grade of “C” or better is required in this to students in the Honors Program or by used to supplement corrective teaching. who are identified as requiring support course, or it must be repeated continu- permission of the instructor. This course Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in in this area. A student required to take ously until a grade of “C” is earned. Pre- meets the General Education literature Education 200 and 303 and passing Praxis English 091 must enroll in the course requisite: English 101. Credit, 3 hours. requirement. Prerequisite: English 102 or I. Credit, 3 hours. during his/her first semester on campus EN 103W/EN 103H Honors Writing 103H. Credit, 3 hours. ED 452W Clinical Practice and must be continuously enrolled until Seminar EN 202/202H Major British Authors I The final course for elementary majors, the proficiency level is reached. Grading This course emphasizes critical reading, A survey of the most important literary this 60-day course of study in the pub- is on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. analytical and argumentative writing, the movements, figures, and genres from Be- lic schools allows students to combine Credit awarded for the course will not techniques of library research, clear and owulf through the early eighteenth century. theory and practice in the classroom. The count toward hours needed in completing coherent organization and presentation of (Offered alternate years.) This course ADEPT process is used to evaluate the graduation requirements. After successful materials, mastery of grammatical essen- meets the General Education literature
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requirement. Prerequisite: English 102 or course that explores post-modern theatre of the course is to examine the nature and repeat English 224 as a non-credit course. 103H. Credit, 3 hours. styles. This beginner course focuses on development of sport through a variety of Prerequisite: Approval EN 203 Major British Authors II how our everyday lives and experiences sources, written and oral. A secondary ob- EN 224-225. Credit, 0 hours. A survey of the most important literary can be looked at as performances. In this jective is to develop critical thinking skills EN 230W Creative Writing movements, figures, and genres from the non-traditional theatre class, students will about the role and significance of sport in Provides a setting for beginning writers late eighteenth century into the twentieth. develop their creative impulses and bring society and culture. Literature and com- as well as those who have begun to develop (Offered alternate years.) This course their imaginations to life on stage through munications are a reflection of humanity, a sense of craft. Students will experiment meets the General Education literature three major subject areas: 1) Songs and its joys and sorrows, and its dreams. Sport with form, technique, imagery, and ideas, requirement. Prerequisite: English 102 or Poetry as Performance, 2) Oral History has been defined as a microcosm of life. learn about particular aspects of the craft, 103H. Credit, 3 hours. (Story Telling) as Performance, and 3) Thus, sport literature and communications gather feedback from other writers, and EN 204 Major American Authors I Performance Art. (Same as Theatre 201). are a reflection of life in both writing and obtain information on submitting work to Extensive readings in major American Credit, 3 hours. storytelling (same as PE 222). Prerequi- contests and publishers. The course will authors through Emily Dickinson. (Of- EN 215W Business Communication site: EN 101, EN 102 emphasize and encourage each student’s fered alternate years.) This course meets A study of communication theory and Note: This course is a requirement for development of personal style and voice. the General Education literature require- its practical applications in the business majors in Sport Management and may be Prerequisite: English 102 or 103H. Credit, ment. Prerequisite: English 102 or 103H. world. The course provides practice in taken as an elective for all other students. 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours. both written and oral communication. It will not fulfill the General Education EN 230A W Creative Writing EN 205 Major American Authors II Writing topics covered include style, literature requirement. Education. Credit, A continuation of English 230. Prereq- Extensive readings in major American memos, letters, e-mail, resumes, and re- 3 hours. uisite: English 102W or 103H. Credit, authors from Mark Twain through the pres- search. Oral communication topics include EN 224W-225W Writing Center 3 hours. ent. (Offered alternate years.) This course presentations and interviews. (Same as Practicum EN 230B W/EN 230B H Creative meets the General Education literature Business Administration 215.) Prerequi- EN 224W-225W Writing Center Practicum Writing requirement. Prerequisite: English 102 or site: English 102 with a grade of “C” or This course will enable students to en- A continuation of English 230 and English 103H. Credit, 3 hours. better. Credit, 3 hours. gaging in the practice of writing instruc- 230A. Prerequisite: English 102 or 103H. EN 206 Continental European EN 220W/220H American Women tion as peer tutors. This course will be Credit, 3 hours. Literature Writers informed by current Composition theory EN 230C W Creative Writing Extensive readings in masterpieces of This course studies fiction written by and practice and will work toward the A continuation of English 230, English Western literature from Homer through American women of various backgrounds- development of a writing center praxis. 230A, and English 230B. Prerequisite: Des c riptions Cervantes (excepting the British). This English 102W or 103H. Credit, 3 hours. -Native American, Asian American, Afri- Course participants will learn to evaluate Course course meets the General Education lit- can American, and European American. and critique student writing in the setting EN 231W Technical and Professional erature requirement. Prerequisite: English (Offered alternate years.) This course Writing
Course of one-on-one peer tutorials. Students 102 or 103H. Credit, 3 hours. Des c riptions meets the General Education literature will learn the fundamentals of composi- This course emphasizes the techniques of EN 212/EN 212H Drama Appreciation requirement. Prerequisite: English 102 or tion pedagogy as it is situated in writing communicating specific information to A general survey course designed to 103H. Credit, 3 hours. center work and engage in an ongoing a specified audience so that the reader’s stimulate awareness and appreciation of EN 222 Sport Literature and conversation about their practice as writ- understanding matches the writer’s inten- dramatic art. Areas of exploration include Communications ing tutors. This course must be taken by all tions. Students will demonstrate a clear theatre history, dramatic literature (modern Sport Literature and Communications students working as tutors in the Writing understanding of the purpose and the and classic), and elements of production. is an introductory study of the portrayal Center. Students may repeat English 224 audience for each document, and prepare (Same as Theatre 101) Prerequisite: Eng- of sports, as well as leisure games, and for credit up to four times. Students must a variety of documents that are accurate, lish 102 or 103H. Credit, 3 hours. their description through written and enroll in English 224 as a credit course for clear, complete, concise, well organized, EN 213 Performance Studies photographic essays in works of both at least two consecutive semesters; after and correct. Prerequisite: English 102 or Performance Studies is an interdisciplinary prose and poetry. The principle objective two consecutive semesters, students may English 103H with a grade of “C” or better.
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(Same as Business Administration 231.) EN 310W/310H Contemporary poetry, fiction, and drama. (Offered as requirement. Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours. Literature of the Non-Western World needed.) Prerequisite: English 102 or EN 330 Science Fiction EN 240/240H Introduction to Film This course is designed to introduce stu- English 103H. Credit, 3 hours. A study of the genre from a historical and dents to the work of distinguished authors EN 326W/326H Advanced Studies thematic perspective, with an emphasis on A general survey course designed to en- from many parts of the contemporary Non- Composition, Creative Nonfiction the modern (Wells and beyond). Major the- courage awareness and appreciation of Western world. Students will read, discuss A study of the creative process that in- matic concerns and motifs include utopias film as an art form. Areas of emphasis and write about literature from Asia, Afri- cludes all the choices a writer makes: include, but are not limited to, film his- ca, and Latin America, using Post-Colonial selecting and interpreting facts, evidence, and dystopias, time travel and alternate tory, genre study, major movements and literary theory as a lens through which to or details; creating a structure and shaping history, self and other, human nature, and schools, Hollywood, and adaptation. (Of- examine the intimate connections among it to fit the teller’s purposes; using lan- social commentary. Prerequisite: English politics, history, gender, race, class, and fered alternate years.) Prerequisite: Eng- guage and rhetorical or stylistic devices to 201 or permission of instructor. Credit, lish 102 or English 103H. Credit, 3 hours. literature. Through many kinds of analysis, reinforce the mood or point. Course com- students will gain a better understanding 3 hours. EN302/EN302H Shakespeare ponents include study of major essayists, of Non-Western authors, their works, and EN 331/331H Studies in An intensive study of the principal plays frequent writing exercises, and the creation their many cultural and historical contexts. Contemporary Drama as well as the sonnets of Shakespeare. of a portfolio of revised work. (Offered This course meets the General Education This course meets the General Education as needed.) Prerequisite: English 102 or This course will familiarize the student literature requirement. Prerequisite: Any literature requirement. Prerequisite: Any English 103H. Credit, 3 hours. with the most recent and most admirable 200-level English course. Credit, 3 hours. EN 327 Studies in English Language writing occurring in the contemporary 200-level English course. Credit, 3 hours. EN 311W Studies in African-American A study of the internal history and struc- EN 305/305H Introduction to the Literature theatre. Theatre is an immediate art form, British Novel ture of our language, presented in a chron- A seminar consisting of directed readings and the student must not only understand ological treatment of its phonological, Introduction to the British Novel is a in recent black literature and of group its heritage and history, but also be familiar morphological, syntactic, and semantic course designed to acquaint the student discussions centering on such issues as development to the present, including tra- with the works of the most contemporary with the social, political, and economic black awareness, social sensitivity, and ditional and modern grammars. (Offered theatre artists. Students will learn to put factors which gave rise to the novel. The life-orientation in these works. This course as needed.) Prerequisite: English 102 or these works into a critical and historical student will also trace the novel’s evolu- meets the General Education literature English 103H. Credit, 3 hours. tion from other forms as well as note requirement. Prerequisite: English 102 or context as well as forecast where theatre the changes within the genre itself. The 103H. Credit, 3 hours. EN 329W Literature for the might be headed and why. This course student will critically evaluate the novel EN 312 Southern American Literature Adolescent meets the General Education literature
using various critical theories. Finally, A study of imaginative literature written by This course introduces prospective junior requirement. Prerequisite: English 102 or Des c riptions
the student will see the influence of 18th and senior high school English teachers Course Southerners, concentrating on the twenti- 103H. Credit, 3 hours. and 19th century forms on current novels. to the junior novel and to adult literature eth century, but also dealing with earlier EN 340/340H Topics in Film Course (Offered alternate years.) This course background material. (Offered as needed.) (both including representative selections Des c riptions meets the General Education literature This course meets the General Education from minority literature) appropriate to A course that focuses on a specific aspect requirement. Prerequisite: Any 200-level literature requirement. Prerequisite: Any the adolescent-age interest group, stud- of film, designed to enhance students’ English course. Credit, 3 hours. 200-level English Course. Credit, 3 hours. ies the basic needs of the adolescent in continuing appreciation of film as an art EN 306/306H Victorian Literature EN 324W Literary Criticism relation to adolescent literature, develops form. Particular focuses may include, but A study of the social, intellectual, and An introduction to the various techniques criteria to evaluate the literary merit of are not limited to, genre theory, auteur literary movements of the Victorian era, adolescent literature, and surveys the role of literary analysis, with emphasis on theory, adaptation, great directors, specific with intensive study of selected works. the methods employed since the 1950’s. of the teacher in reading guidance and de- schools of film and their relationship to (Offered as needed.) This course meets Students will apply various theoretical veloping thematic literature units of study the General Education literature require- approaches--cultural/new historicist, around topics relevant to adolescents and other arts. (Offered in even years in the ment. Prerequisite: Any 200-level English deconstructionist, feminist, formalist, their needs and interests. This course does spring semester) Prerequisite: English 102 course. Credit, 3 hours. psychoanalytic, and reader response--to not meet the General Education literature or 103H. Credit, 3 hours.
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EN 416/416H Studies in Modern Exceptions to this rule may be made by the FR 102 Elementary French II COURSE OFFERING IN Teacher Education Committee. Grading Poetry This course will continue to address basic GERONTOLOGY is on a Pass/Fail basis. Credit, 12 hours. A study of the English and American proficiency in understanding, speaking, GER 200 Issues and Perspectives in EN 490 English Internship poetry of the twentieth century, with Aging The student is placed in a local private reading and writing French in everyday emphasis upon noted poets and poetical This course will examine the biological, or public enterprise to gain work-related situations. Audio visual materials will il- movements. This course meets the Gen- psychological, sociological, and cultural experience consistent with his/her field of lustrate French and francophone ways of eral Education literature requirement. (Of- dimensions of aging. It will also attempt study. The student will have a faculty spon- life. Prerequisite: FR 101 or prior training fered alternate years.) Prerequisite: Any to identify factors which contribute to suc- sor as well as a supervisor at the enterprise in French or permission of the instructor. 200-level English course. Credit, 3 hours. cessful aging. (Same as Social Work 207.) to direct and supervise the student’s activi- Credit, 3 hours. EN 418/418H Studies in Modern Fiction Credit, 3 hours. ties. A student is expected to complete 125 A consideration, employing various ap- FR 201 Intermediate French I hours of work. Internships require senior Course Offerings in Health proaches, of twentieth-century British, This course will provide a systematic Care Administration status and a minimum 2.5 grade point American and continental fiction from review of the basic structures of French. average. Credit, 3 hours. about 1900 to the present. (Offered as Class instruction will center on commu- HC 201 Health Care Delivery in the EN 495W/EN495H Senior Project needed.) This course meets the General nicative activities such as conversation United States A coordinated study which serves as the Education literature requirement. Prereq- and writing, with an emphasis on culture. This course provides an explanation of culmination of an English major’s under- uisite: Any 200-level English course. Prerequisite: 2 semesters of college French how the United States health care system graduate study. There are two options: is structured and how it functions. The Credit, 3 hours. or 2 or more years of high school French EN 430W Methods of Teaching literary criticism or creative writing. For student is given an overview of the U. S. or permission of the instructor. Credit, 3 Language Arts in the Secondary either option, the student will demonstrate health system, the underlying reasons for School wide reading, critical thinking, knowledge hours. health services utilization, and an exami- The purpose of this course is to help pro- and application of research techniques, FR 202 Intermediate French II nation of measures used to assess access spective teachers develop a knowledge and skill in writing. For the critical op- Continuation of FR 201. This course is to health services. Credit, 3 hours. base from which they can confidently teach tion, the student produces a final critical designed to further develop conversa- HC 301 Health Care Finance the language arts in grades nine through paper/project on a literary subject chosen tional competence and knowledge of This course is an introduction to the cur- twelve. Students are required to observe in consultation with a faculty supervisor. francophone culture using current-day rent financial environment in the health For the creative writing option, the student and assist English teachers in public school francophone media, short literary readings care industry. Medicare payment rules, produces a critical preface and a portfolio classrooms. (Offered as needed.) Passing and in-class conversation. Prerequisite: pricing and contract negotiation, CPT and
Praxis I. Credit, 3 hours. of original work in consultation with a ICD nine procedures and their relation to Des c riptions French 201 or permission of the instructor. EN 452 Clinical Practice faculty supervisor. Prerequisites: Senior billing and payment, among other relevant Course Credit, 3 hours. This 60-day course of study in the public status and permission of the instructor. topics are covered. The course blends the
Course schools allows English education stu- Credit, 3 hours. COURSE OFFERING IN best of current finance theory with the
Des c riptions dents to combine theory and practice in GEOGRAPHY tools needed in day-to-day practice. Real COURSE OFFERINGS IN FRENCH the classroom under the guidance of the GE 211 Economic Geography world data is used to illustrate key health FR 101 Elementary French I classroom teacher. The student teach- The course examines the spatial relation- care financial concepts. Prerequisites: ing experience will be evaluated by the This course will address basic proficiency Business Administration 207, 208, 312. ships between people, places, and envi- NCATE program standards as outlined in understanding, speaking, reading and Credit, 3 hours. ronments with respect to how societies by the National Council of the Teachers writing French in everyday situations. Au- HC 304 Health Care Economics of English and by the South Carolina state dio visual materials will illustrate French answer the questions of what, how, and This course provides an over view of the teaching guidelines outlined by the AD- and francophone ways of life. Enrollment for whom to produce. The relationships economics of health care. The various pay- EPT process. Prerequisite: Passing Praxis is limited to students who have had no are examined at the local, regional, and ers are examined, including private, state, II. Generally, this course is taken only after prior training in French or with permission global levels. (Same as Economics 211.) and federal entities. The student is exposed all other course work is completed. of the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours. to an analytical approach in its treatment of
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political economics and introduced to the ous Quality Improvement, learning to meet a minimum 2.8 grade point average, and HI 303/HI 303WH Critical Issues of concept of the value of economics in un- the challenges of implementation and recommendations from two Business Ad- the New Millennium institutionalization in a variety of health ministration/Health Care Administration derstanding public policy issues that affect An examination of the major topics in the medical services sector and the future care settings. Prerequisites: Mathematics department professors. Credit, 6 hours. today’s news with emphasis on their economics of health care. Prerequisites: 200, Business Administration 300. Credit, Credit, 3 hours. historical context and development. (Non- Economics 203. (same as Economics 304). 3 hours. American), Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours. HC 452 Health Care Policy COURSE OFFERINGS IN HISTORY HI 304 Reformation, Science, and HC 310 Health Care Information This is the capstone course which inte- HI 110/HI 110WH/HI 111WH World Systems grates theory in business administration Civilization I and II Enlightenment This course is an introduction to the digital and health care administration using a A survey of selected topics in the major A study of the Reformation, Counterre- transformation of health care. It is a com- strategic management framework. Case civilized areas of the world. Major em- formation, Scientific Revolution, and En- prehensive study of processes, systems, studies emphasizes the evaluation of stra- phasis is placed on Western society; the lightenment of the late 15th-18th centuries, tegic alternatives and strategy formulation and information technology concepts thought and development of non-western with a focus on Western intellectualism within the health care industry. Prerequi- presented in an integrated perspective that cultures are also studied. The dividing (Non-American), Prerequisites: HI 110 or sites: Business Administration 207, 208, includes quality management processes, point between the terms is the onset of the HI 111. Credit, 3 hours. 215, 300, 310, 312, 341; Economics 203; redesign strategies and emerging technolo- Renaissance (ca. 1400). Credit, 3 hours Health Care 201, 301, 304, 315. Credit, HI 305 Imperialism, Revolution, and gies. Credit, 3 hours. HI 110/110WH-HI 111/111WH World Reform HC 311 Politics of Health Care 3 hours. HC 490 Health Care Internship Civilization I and II A study of Modern European Imperialism The politics of Health Care examines the The student is placed in a local private The topics covered are basically the same, and Global Reaction from the 19th-20th guiding rules, ideas, and concepts in the or public enterprise to gain work-related as those in 110-111, but the assigned read- Centuries. Specific attention will be political development of the U. S. health experience consistent with his/her study ing and writing are heavier. Emphasis policy. It covers the government institu- paid to Revolutions and Reforms in Asia, in Health Care Administration. The stu- is placed on discussion of the readings. tions part in forming policy, i.e., business Africa, and Oceania. (Non-American), dent will have a faculty sponsor, as well (Open to Honors Program students or by corporations, doctors, lobbyists, and public Prerequisites: History 111 or History 214. as a supervisor at the enterprise to direct invitation of the professor. Credit, 3 hours. opinion. Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours. and supervise the student’s activities. A HI 112/HI 112WH United States History I HI 307 Europe in the Twentieth- HC 315 Health Care Law student is expected to complete 125 hours A chronological study of selected topics The course is an introduction to the com- for 3 semester hours of credit. Internships showing the social, economic, and politi- Century plexities of the legal system in health care. require junior or senior status, a minimum cal development of the American nation A study of Europe’s long twentieth-century
It provides a strong foundation in health 2.8 grade point average, and recommenda- from the Colonial period to 1865. Credit, with focus on ideological and physical Des c riptions law. Students gain an understanding of tions from two Business Administration/ 3 hours. battles waged on the continent. (Non- Course what steps providers of care, legislative Health Care Administration department HI 113 United States History II American), Prerequisites: History 111
Course bodies, patients, families, and patient professors. Credit, 3 hours. A chronological study of selected topics Credit, 3 hours. Des c riptions advocates can take to help prevent the HC 491 Health Care Internship showing the social, economic, and politi- HI 309W/HI 309WH Holocaust wide variety of harmful events involved cal development of the American nation The student is placed in a local private Studies in health care. Credit, 3 hours. or public enterprise to gain work-related from 1865 to the present. Credit, 3 hours. A historical examination of the attempted HC 410 Health Care Quality experience consistent with his/her study HI 214/214WH Non-Western destruction of European Jewry in the 20th Management and Outcome Analysis in Health Care Administration. The stu- Civilizations This course covers operations manage- dent will have a faculty sponsor, as well A study of the major non-western civi- century. Topics include: Jewish culture ment, organizational behavior, and health as a supervisor, at the enterprise to direct lizations’ cultural and political histories and civilization, Anti-Semitism, the rise services research through an interdisci- and supervise the student’s activities. from earliest times to the present. The of exclusionist political parties, Adolf plinary approach on quality management A student is expected to complete 250 cultures of China, Japan, India, Africa, and Hitler, Jewish resistance, survivors, and in health care. The student will focus on hours for 6 semester hours of credit. In- pre-Columbian America will be studied. "Holocaust Deniers." (Non-American) Total Quality Management and Continu- ternships require junior or senior status, Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours.
170 171 history history/Human ResourceS
HI 320 History of Business and HI 338 African-American History HI 344 America between the Gilded HI 400W Research Seminar Technology A look at the African presence in America Age and the Second World War This course will introduce students to the An introduction to western business tech- from 1607 to the present. Topics include: This course examines the development laboratory of history. Topics include re- of the United States from the Industrial nology from medieval times to the present. the slave trade, varieties of slave experi- search methods, historical interpretation, Revolution to 1945. Topics include the and the philosophy of history. Students Examines the rise of business in America, ences, antebellum free persons of color, rise of big business, labor and reform will also prepare a research design for the impact of Reconstruction, the African- the role of the corporation, business and movements, immigration, the emergence paper they will complete in History 401. of popular culture, imperialism, the Great labor, and business and government. Ex- American experience in wars, segregation, Enrollment is limited to declared History Depression, and World War I and II. Pre- amines the process of technical change, the disfranchisement, and the Civil Rights Majors. (Offered only in Fall Semester.) Movement. Prerequisites: History 112 requisite: History 113, or by permission of nature of technological systems, the diffu- the instructor. (American), Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours. sion of technological improvements, and or 113 (U.S. History I or II) (American), HI 345 America in Recent Times HI 401W History Research Project the role of technology in broader historical Credit, 3 hours. This course explores political, economic, This course builds on skills developed in movements. (Same as Computer Science HI 341 Colonial and Revolutionary social, and cultural developments in post History 400; students will be required to 320.), (Non-American), Credit, 3 hours. America World War II America. Topics include complete a major research paper utilizing the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, primary and secondary sources. (Offered HI 321/321WH The Birth and Death A study of the development of North America through the United States con- Vietnam, domestic protests, feminism, only in Spring Semester.) Enrollment is of the Soviet Union and globalization. Prerequisite: History limited to declared History Majors. Pre- stitutional period. Areas of emphasis are The background and causes of the Russian 113, or by permission of the instructor. requisite: History 400. Credit, 3 hours. social structure, economic development, Revolution, the Bolshevik takeover of (American), Credit, 3 hours. HI 490 Public History Field Experiences religious development, and political HI 346 US-Middle East Relations, 1917, the leadership of Lenin and Stalin, To provide an opportunity for students to structure. Prerequisites: History 112 or by 1914-Present modern Soviet society, and factors in the learn about the practice of public history permission of the instructor. (American), This course will examine major issues and collapse of the U.S.S.R. are analyzed. through a meaningful, hands-on work Credit, 3 hours. problems concerning the history of U. S. (Non-American), Credit, 3 hours. foreign policy toward the Middle East experience under the mentorship of expe- HI 342 Jeffersonian and Jacksonian rienced and knowledgeable public history HI 325 Latin American History from 1914 to the present. Prerequisite: America History 113. (American), Credit, 3 hours. professionals. Prerequisite: 18 hours of A journey through Latin America from An examination of the early history of HI 347 Introduction to Public History history courses and should have at least a the colonial period to the present, with the United States from the Washington This course is designed to introduce stu- 2.50 GPA in their history courses. Credit, emphasis on economic, political, and Administration through the Mexican- dents to the theory and practice of public 1-3 hours. history. Topics assessed in the course cultural development since 1900. Rela- American War. Areas of emphasis include Course offerings in Human
include the collecting and presenting of Des c riptions tions between the United States and Latin politics, the emergence of capitalism, re- ResourceS
history; the relationship between history Course American nations, particularly Mexico, form movements, and cultural and social and national, communal, and personal HR 201 Training Material Design are examined. (Non-American), Credit, developments. Prerequisites: History 112, memory; the politics of public history (formerly HRD 201) Course 3 hours. or by permission of the instructor. (Ameri- and the production and dissemination of In this course, students will be exposed Des c riptions HI 334 The American South can), Credit, 3 hours. history in diverse formats and media. to all aspects of training and instructional Prerequisites: completion of 12 hours of An exploration of the South as a distinct HI 343/343H The Civil War and material design. The course addresses the history courses. Credit, 3 hours. current trends, breaking technologies, region within the American experience. Reconstruction HI 350 United States Economic Areas of emphasis are the development of A study of the Civil War and Reconstruc- History rapid change, outsourcing of internal in- structional designers, knowledge capital, antebellum society, the impact of the Civil tion in the U.S. Topics covered will be the A study of the economic development of speed in market change, and globalization War and Reconstruction, and the cultural the United States from the Colonial period causes of the war and military campaigns, and diversity that are influencing today’s development of Southern society. Major as well as extended coverage of the through the present. Areas of emphasis are international trade, banking, labor rela- business environment and the instructional themes include black-white relations and constitutional and political questions sur- tions, and government economic policy. design process. Prerequisites: Computer the economic evolution of the South since rounding the reconstruction of the Federal (Same as Economics 350.), (American), Science 102 and English 101. Credit, 3 the Civil War. (American), Credit, 3 hours. Union. (American), Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours. hours.
172 173 human resources human resources/interdisciplinary studies
HR 209 Multimedia in the Classroom HR 324 Managing Diversity in the and trends. Emphasis is on learning how respectively. Internships require senior to design and manage effective train- status, a minimum of 2.8 grade point The theory, art, and technology of planning Workplace ing programs for the workforce in both average, and recommendations from two and producing visual and auditory materi- This course will entail readings, cases, public and private sectors. Also examines business or HR department professors. als for instruction. Analysis of electronic discussions, research, guest speakers and exercises so students may understand the the responsibilities of human resource Credit, 3-6 hours. media and its application in instruction complexity of managing diversity in an practitioners and their roles and functions course offerings in for improving or enhancing the learning increasingly diverse workplace. (Same within an organization. Prerequisite: Busi- interdisciplinary studies process. (Same as Education 209, Com- ness Administration 300. Credit, 3 hours. as Business Administration 324). Credit, ID 100 Academic Inquiry puter Science 209). Prerequisite: CS 102. 3 hours. HR 450 Advanced Human Resource Development This seminar focuses on an instructor- Credit, 3 hours. HR 350 Leadership in Organizations selected topic that faculty and students To achieve a sustained competitive ad- HR 303 Compensation and Benefits (formerly HRD 350) explore together in a shared intellectual An approach to study the total compensa- An examination of the significant research vantage, companies must establish and adventure. Topics for this course will be maintain a comprehensive workforce de- tion methodology of today’s organizations and theory that provides the concep- engaged by way selected print and non- velopment plan. This course provides an in utilizing both tangible and intangible tual framework to both view and practice print “texts” such as film, museums, depth analysis of the current theories and performances, books, art, case studies, forms of compensation. Compensation leadership as a collective enterprise. The course is designed to empower emerging practical issues in Human Resource Devel- architecture, public policy, and digital strategies can be effective to motivate and leaders through learner-designated Leader- opment with the focus on development and media. Faculty will guide students through reward employee performance in today’s ship Development Action Plans (LDAP), implementation of an organization-wide the seminar experience so that students changing work environment. Prerequisite: which incorporate new organizational par- development plan. Prerequisite: Human enter an academic conversation and learn Business Administration 300. Credit, 3 adigms, transactional and transformational Resource 420. Credit, 3 hours. to practice critical thinking in the College hours leadership strategies, and resource analysis HR 452 Strategic Human Resources setting. Throughout the course, students will also engage a variety of learning HR 305 Organizational Development and development. (Same as Business Ad- Management ministration 350) Prerequisite: Business The capstone course studying the strategic experience modules designed to foster This course presents the research, practice success in College Life in areas such as Administration 300. Credit, 3 hours. approach to optimizing human resources and ethics relevant to organizational devel- study skills, time management, research, HR 401 Performance Management of the organization. The globalization of opment, including: consulting skills, tools academic integrity, decision-making, etc. business creates the need for effective Performance management begins with Credit, 3 hours. and techniques for analyzing problems, management of human resources to sustain strategic planning of organizational ob- ID 110 Study Skills developing, implementing and evaluating jectives and systems, and extends to the a competitive advantage, critical to the The primary focus of this course will be Des c riptions organizational development interventions, success of any enterprise. Prerequisites: development of a closed-loop process from to present students with important study Course and ethical issues at each stage of the goal setting to feedback. This course also Business Administration 207, 300, 310, strategies needed to obtain, organize, and consulting process. Prerequisite: Business examines the influence of human perfor- 315, 316, Human Resource 311, 303, 401, Course use information presented in textbooks
Des c riptions Administration 300. Credit, 3 hours. mance elements (such as quality of work 420, Economics 203, and Psychology 101. and other instructional materials. Credit, HR 311 Staffing and Labor Relations life, rewards and recognition, job design, Credit, 3 hours. 3 hours. In this course, students will be exposed team building, and participative manage- HR 490 Human Resource Internship ID111, ID211, ID311, ID411 Strategies ment) on organizational performance. to aspects of the hiring process and labor The student is placed in a local private This course is designed to help students (Same as BA401). Prerequisite: Business or public enterprise to gain work-related correlate study strategies with processing relations including legal issues, forecast- Administration 300. Credit, 3 hours. experience in HR. The student will have a deficits. It will also help students to orga- ing, job analysis, recruiting, assessment HR 420 Staff Development and faculty sponsor as well as a supervisor at nize and carry out daily and weekly plans. of candidates, and staffing evaluation. Training (formerly HRD 420) the enterprise to direct and supervise the Students will meet individually one hour (Same as Business Administration 311) Provides extensive analysis of the staff student’s activities. A student is expected per week with the instructor on an assigned Prerequisite: Business Administration 300. development and training field from its to complete 125 hours or 250 hours for basis. As students progress through the Credit, 3 hours. historic development to current methods 3 semester or 6 semester hours of credit, years, reaching specific benchmarks, stu-
174 175 interdisciplinary studies INTERNATIONAL STUDIES/mathematics
dent responsibilities increase. Must have ID 305W Academic Research climatic/environmental issues and their cally designed to prepare students who the permission of the instructor. Credit, 1 This online course will provide knowledge interdependence are discussed. Credit, 3 have to take MA 110 or MA/PS/BA 200 hour. (5th year and other students may take of research strategies for developing a hours. later. Course is graded on a Satisfactory/ this course for zero credit, with permission well-constructed research paper. With em- IS 250 Cross Cultural Unsatisfactory basis, offered in the Day, from the instructor.) phasis on using the computer, it will guide Communications ECC and ECI program. This course does ID 201 Transition Success the student through the process begin- The course introduces students to a broad not count toward graduation. MA 093 Developmental Algebra This course will introduce you to Lime- ning with developing a focused research range of theory and practice in the field of stone College, its mission, and your role question, choosing a variety of resources, communication between people from dif- (formerly MA 091) ferent societal cultures. Through lecture, within the college. It will introduce you navigating various research databases, The course content is introductory algebra, searching and evaluating information on discussion, videos, class participation, to include properties of and operations on to the internet based courses, the library, and field experiences, students examine and other services available to you at the Internet, and ending with a written pa- real numbers, solving linear equations and per and bibliography. Topics will include similarities and differences that affect inequalities in one and two variables, ex- the College. All students in the extended communication. Emphasis is on increasing truncation, Boolean operators, plagiarism ponents and polynomials, factoring meth- campus must take this course in their first students’ understanding and appreciation and copyright. Prerequisite: English 101 ods and solutions of quadratic equations, semester. In addition, it is required for all and 102 or English 103H. Credit, 3 hours. of cultural diversity. Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of “C” or better. Credit, and an introduction to radical expressions. Day transfer students who transfer in more ID 355 Renaissance, Theatre, and 3 hours. This course is specifically designed to than 24 hours. This course is designed to Culture IS 360 World Trade and International prepare students who have to take MA make your transition to Limestone Col- An interdisciplinary study of history, lege easier. You will learn about services Business 115 or MA 116 later. Course is graded on a music, and art of the Renaissance Period, An overview of the field of study that available to you as a Limestone College Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis, offered specifically pertaining to a pre-selected focuses on business activities that cross student. Credit, 3 hours. prominent period of time. This course will in the Day, ECC and ECI programs. This national boundaries. It includes interna- course does not count toward graduation. ID 301W Critical Thinking culminate in the production of a traditional tional trade, foreign investment, interna- MA 104 Recreational Math This course helps students develop and madrigal dinner based on research into the tional banking, international transfer of refine their higher-order thinking skills. economic, political, and cultural climate of technology, and global business strategies. This course provides the student with the Students will analyze the thinking evident the period as well as modern-day artistic Prerequisites: Business Administration opportunity to experience a myriad of in a variety of texts and media for clar- creative process. Minimum enrollment - 300 or 341. (Same as Business 360 and mathematically related recreations, such as ity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, 12 students. Lab fee. Credit, 4 hours. Economics 360.) Credit, 3 hours. puzzles, constructions, logic, fractals, 2D ID 400 Senior Seminar breadth, logic, significance, fairness, and and 3D puzzles, etc. The content varies by This course seeks to develop and strength- COURSE OFFERINGS IN ethics. Students will also write frequently, semester and is drawn from many fields of en the skills that will enable students to MATHEMATICS Des c riptions applying the same standards to their own mathematics and all eras of mathematical succeed in their careers, graduate school Course NOTE: Students must meet the pre- development. Prerequisite: None. This thinking and writing. The Measurement studies, and continuing personal develop- of Academic Proficiency and Progress, requisites for the mathematics courses course may not be used to satisfy the quan- Course ment. Topics covered include graduate in which they enroll. Exceptions to this titative skills requirement nor does it waive
Des c riptions the test adopted by Limestone College to school evaluation, application, selection, rule require the permission of both the measure each student's general education the Mathematics 092 or 093 requirement. and negotiation for assistantships; career instructor and advisor. competency levels, will be included as planning; job search concepts and skills; Credit, 1 hour. one of the assessment methods for the and personal living skills. Credit, 1 hour. MA 092 Developmental Mathematics MA 110 Mathematics for the Liberal course. Prerequisites: Junior standing (formerly MA 090) Arts The course content covers whole numbers, and completion of Limestone's Verbal and International Studies Sets, the real number system, other numer- fractions and mixed numbers, decimal Courses ical systems, logic, geometry, probability, Quantitative Skills Requirements (English numbers, ratios and proportions, percent, 101, 102, 105, Math 092 or satisfactory IS 150 Global Issues basic geometry, introduction to algebra, and statistics. Prerequisite: Mathematics completion of the College Quantitative The course examines critical issues fac- solving linear equations, exponents and 092 or above, or exemption from Math- Skills placement examination). Credit, ing the world from a global perspective. introduction to polynomials, and systems ematics 092(Offered every semester.) 3 hours. Political/economic, social/cultural, and of measurement. This course is specifi- Credit, 3 hours.
176 177 mathematics mathematics
MA 115 College Algebra ment required in the proof of theorems, school with a minimum grade of “B”, or differential equations and of higher order corollaries, and lemmas. Prerequisite: Real and Complex number systems; equa- permission of instructor. (Offered in Fall linear equations, Laplace transforms, and Mathematics 115 or above (except MA tions and inequalities of one and two vari- Semester.) Credit, 3 hours. series solutions. Prerequisite: Mathemat- 200) with a minimum grade of “C”. (Of- MA 206 Calculus II ics 206 with a “C” or better. (Offered in ables; polynomial, rational, exponential, fered in Spring Semester) Credit, 3 hours. Continuation of topics in MA 205 with Fall of even years.) Credit, 3 hours. and logarithmic functions; and algebra MA 200/MA 200H Elementary exponential and logarithmic functions, MA 304W The History of of functions. Prerequisite: Mathematics Statistics integration, Fundamental Theorem of Mathematics 093 or exemption from Mathematics 093. Graphical presentation of data, measures Calculus, applications of integration, inte- The historical development of number and (Offered every semester.) Credit, 3 hours. of central tendency, dispersion and rank- MA 116 Mathematical Analysis for gration techniques, and use of a computer operations, algebra, geometry, calculus, ing, basic probability, the binomial and Business, Economics, and Social algebra system to explore these topics. probability, data analysis, statistics, dis- normal distributions, estimation of pa- Science Prerequisite: Mathematics 205 with a "C" crete mathematics, and measurement sys- rameters, hypothesis testing, and measures Mathematical analysis of business and or better. (Offered in Spring Semester.) tems with emphasis on the contributions of correlation. Technology will be used social science applications using linear, Credit, 3 hours. to represent and analyze data. (Same as of various cultures. The mathematics of quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic MA 230 Introduction to Linear ancient cultures, medieval Europe and the functions and their graphs; algebra of Business Administration 200, Economics Algebra functions; mathematics of finance; linear 200, or Psychology 200.) Prerequisite: Renaissance, the era of Newton and Lieb- and nonlinear systems of equations; matrix Mathematics 092 or above, or exemption An introduction to linear algebra in the nitz, and the modern age will be covered. algebra;and linear programming. Prereq- from MA 092. (Offered every semester.) context of finite dimensional real vector Substantial writing on mathematical topics uisites: Mathematics 093 or exemption Credit, 3 hours. spaces for application in other disciplines. is required of each student. Prerequisite: from Mathematics 093. (Offered every MA 204 College Geometry Coverage includes systems of linear equa- Mathematics 205 with a grade of “C” semester.) Credit, 3 hours. An introduction to axiomatic study and tions and matrix algebra, Gaussian elimi- or better or permission of the instructor. MA 122 Precalculus nation, determinants, linear independence, (Offered in Fall of even years.) Credit, Trigonometric functions, identities, and proof of foundational concepts of Euclid- bases, dimension, linear transformations, 3 hours. equations; polar coordinates; parametric ean geometry, trigonometry, coordinates eigenvectors, eigenvalues, eigenspaces, equations; trigonometric form of complex and vectors, transformations, non-Eu- MA 307 Calculus III numbers; vectors and the dot product; clidean and three dimensional geometry. similarity, and orthogonality. Prerequisite: This course provides instruction in basic conic sections; systems of equations; and Technology for exploring, learning, and Mathematics 115 or higher (except MA facts on infinite series, Taylor polynomials introduction to sequences, series, permu- presenting geometry will be covered. This 116 and MA 200) with a minimum grade and series, parametric equations, polar co- tations, combinations, and probability. course is designed for secondary math- of "C". (Offered in Spring of even years) ordinates, vectors and geometry in space, Prerequisite: Mathematics 115. (Offered Credit, 3 hours. and calculus on vector-valued functions.
ematics education majors. Prerequisite: Des c riptions every semester.) Credit, 3 hours. MA 300 Discrete Mathematics Mathematics 110 or above with a “C” or Prerequisite: Mathematics 206 with a Course MA 150 Introduction to Calculus for An introduction to discrete structures in "C" or better. (Offered in Fall Semester) Business better. (Offered in Fall Semester of odd mathematics. Topics covered include Credit, 3 hours. Course Limits, differentiation of algebraic, expo- years.) Credit, 3 hours.
Des c riptions nential and logarithmic functions, a brief MA 205 Calculus I algorithms, induction and recursion, MA 308 Calculus IV introduction to integration, and applica- Power, polynomial, rational, and trigo- counting methods, discrete probability The course provides instruction in basic tions to business and the social sciences. nometric functions, limits, continuity, distributions, graphs, and trees, with use facts on differentiation and integration of Prerequisite: Mathematics 115. (Offered Intermediate Value Theorem, Extreme of technology for exploring concepts functions of several variables, limits and as needed.) Credit, 3 hours. Value Theorem, derivatives, Mean Value and creating simulations. Prerequisite: continuity, partial derivatives, differen- MA 160 Mathematical Logic and Set Theorem, L’Hôpital’s Rule, applications of Mathematics 160 with a “C” or better. tials, extrema of functions of two variables, Theory (Offered in Fall Semester of even years.) iterated integrals, triple integrals, Jacobi- A substantial study into set theory and derivatives, and antiderivatives. Graphing operations,basic and advanced logical calculators will be used in exploring con- Credit, 3 hours. ans, vector analysis, Green's Theorem and argument construction, and an introduc- cepts covered and in applications. Prereq- MA 301/301H Differential Equations Stoke's Theorem. Prerequisite: Mathemat- tion to mathematical analysis. Emphasis uisite: MA 122 with a minimum grade of Classifying differential equations, solu- ics 307, with a "C" or better. (Offered on is placed on the rigor and logical argu- “C”, or precalculus (or equivalent) in high tions and applications of certain first order demand). Credit: 3 hours.
178 179 mathematics mathematics/MILITARY SCIENCE
MA 317 Probability Theory & instructional practices. Training in peda- MA 425 Real Analysis course offerings in gogy, reading of current research articles Applications (Formerly MA 315) Set theory, the topology of the real num- MILITARY SCIENCE COURSES on classroom management and assessment Basic axioms and theorems, conditional strategies. Study and discussion of Com- bers, sequences and series of numbers and Basic Program - A Joint probability and independence, permuta- mon Core Mathematics Standards, and SC of functions, continuous and differentiable tions and combinations, random variables Program with Wofford ADEPT Evaluation Standards and Proce- functions, integration theory, and uniform and distributions, expectation and vari- College dures. Intended for prospective secondary continuity. The Assessment of Under- ance. Prerequisite: Mathematics 206 with mathematics teachers. Prerequisite: One MS 111 Introduction to ROTC and the a minimum grade of " C ". (Offered on graduate Mathematics Knowledge, the test U.S. Army upper level mathematics course, passing adopted by the mathematics department demand.) Credit, 3 hours. Praxis I. Co-Requisite: Concurrent en- This course, intended primarily for fresh- to measure each mathematics major’s MA 319 Intermediate Statistics rollment in ED301MA or ED302MA, or men, provides a basic orientation to ROTC Non-theoretical instruction in procedures, permission of the Mathematics Education cumulative learning and retention, will be and the U. S. Army. Course topics include analyses, and interpretation of quantitative Supervisor. (Offered as needed.) Credit, included as one of the assessment methods the role and structure of the Army, military and qualitative statistical methods. Topics 3 hours. for the course. Prerequisites: Mathematics customs and courtesies, and basic marks- studied include the normal distribution, MA 351 Methods of Teaching 160 and 206,both with a minimum grade manship. Optional laboratory each week. confidence intervals, one and two sample Mathematics in the Secondary School of "C". (Offered in Spring of even years.) Credit, 1 hour. hypothesis tests, correlation and regres- II Credit, 3 hours. MS 112 Introduction to ROTC and sion, one and two way analysis of vari- Continuing study of pedagogical theory MA 426/426H Numerical Analysis the U. S. Army ance, chi-square and contingency tables, and practices, to include motivation of Methods of approximating solutions of This course, a continuation of MS 111, non-parametric methods, introduction to and expectations for learners, content multiple regression, basics of experimental knowledge of teachers, problem-solving equations, approximate differentiation further introduces the student to the Army, design, sampling procedures, collection of strategies, monitoring classroom learning, and integration, and at least one of the basic military skills, and mountaineering/ data, interpretation and reporting of results. discipline and classroom management following: numerical linear algebra, finite rough terrain skills. Topics include recent Statistical software will be utilized. This challenges, instructional use of technolo- difference equations, or the Runge-Kutta military operations, introduction to lead- course serves those considering a gradu- gy, Common Core Mathematics Standards, method. Prerequisites: Mathematics 230 ership, low intensity conflict, and basic ate program in which statistical methods literacy in mathematics, and professional or 301 with a minimum grade of "C". soldiering techniques. Optional laboratory are used. Prerequisite: Mathematics 200 responsibilities of classroom teachers. (Offered in spring of odd years.) Credit, each week. Credit, 1 hour. Expository writing to communicate read- with a “C” or better. (Offered in Spring 3 hours. MS 211 ROTC Basic Military Skills Semester.) Credit, 3 hours. ings in current research for mathematics
MA 452 Clinical Practice Des c riptions teaching and learning. Intended for pro- Designed for sophomores who have previ- MA 320/320H Modern Algebra spective secondary mathematics teachers. This 60-day course of study in the public ously taken MS 112, this course introduces Course Logic and number theory, rings and ide- Prerequisite: One upper level mathematics schools allows mathematics education the student to the basic military skills uti- als, integral domains, fields, and a brief Course course, passing Praxis I. Co-Requisite: students to combine theory and practice lized by all members of the military forces.
Des c riptions introduction to group theory. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ED301MA or in the classroom under the guidance of the Topics include first aid, communications, Mathematics 160 and 206, both with a ED302MA, or permission of the Math- classroom teacher. The ADEPT process command and staff functions, and leader- minimum grade of "C". (Offered in Fall ematics Education Supervisor. (Offered is used to evaluate the student teaching ship techniques and applications. Optional of odd years.) Credit, 3 hours. as needed.) Credit, 3 hours. experience. Prerequisite: Passing Praxis laboratory each week. Credit, 2 hours. MA 350 Methods of Teaching MA 415 Mathematical Statistics II. Generally, this course is taken only MS 212 ROTC Basic Military Skills Mathematics in the Secondary School I Estimation and hypothesis testing, regres- after all other course work is completed. Topics in this course include military map Study of historical events in mathematics sion and correlation, analysis of variance, education, long and short range instruc- nonparametric methods. Prerequisite: Exceptions to this rule may be made by the reading, army weapons, low intensity tional planning, assessments, instructional Mathematics 200 and 317, both with Teacher Education Committee. Grading is conflict, and fundamentals of physical strategies, classroom environment, dis- a minimum grade of "C". (Offered in on a Pass/Fail basis. (Offered as needed.) training. Mandatory laboratories during positions of educators, and technology in Spring of odd years.) Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 12 hours. the semester. Credit, 2 hours.
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Advanced Program - A Joint 302 students. Mandatory laboratory each Percussion Woodwind Program with Wofford week. Credit, 3 hours. Percussion ML 126 Flute ML 335, ML 435 College Oboe ML 336, ML 436 Music Strings Strings ML 127 Bassoon ML 337, ML 437 MS 301 Military Science Numbering System for Clarinet ML 338, ML 438 Comprehensive instruction in map reading Guitar Applied Music lesson Saxophone ML 339, ML 439 and land navigation, squad and platoon Guitar ML 129 Courses (ML) movement techniques, first aid, leadership Brass Applied instruction (private lessons) Instrument freshman- and management skills, and communica- Trumpet ML 341, ML441 is offered to all students in voice, Sophomore tions. One weekend field-exercise and a French Horn ML 340, ML 440 guitar, keyboard, brass, woodwind, and or Voice 1 Hour Credit weekly leadership laboratory. Credit 3, Trombone ML 342, ML 442 percussion for one hour credit. For majors hours. Keyboard Euphonium ML 343, ML 443 and minors lessons are one hour long. MS 302 Military Science Piano ML 148, ML 248 Tuba ML 344, ML 444 Lessons for non-majors are one-half Development of skills useful for advanced hour long. Contact any member of the Voice Percussion camp, including analysis of terrain, move- music faculty for further information. Voice ML 146, ML 246 Percussion ML 345, ML 445 ment under fire and obstacles, squad defen- Music students must have successfully Guitar sive employment, adjustment of artillery Woodwind completed the required piano proficiency Guitar Ml 347, ML 447 fire, first aid, and use of various weapons. Flute ML 135, ML 235 before registering for applied piano lessons. Improvisation One weekend field-exercise and a weekly Oboe ML 136, ML 236 Participation in the appropriate Improvisation ML 349, ML449 leadership laboratory. Credit, 3 hours. Bassoon ML 137, ML 237 ensemble and in weekly seminar is a MS 401 Military Science Clarinet ML 138, ML 238 (Applied Music Fee charged for co-requisite for all applied lessons for all A study of the officer personnel manage- Saxophone ML 139, ML 239 above courses) students majoring and minoring in music. ment system, military command and staff Brass Numbering System for music functions, military briefings, the Army Instrument Non-Major Trumpet ML 141, ML 241 ensemble Courses (Me) training management system, military or Voice .05 Hour Lessons, French Horn ML 140, ML 240 correspondence, the law of war, military These courses, which may be repeated for 1 Hour Credit Trombone ML 142, ML 242 credit, use a different number each academic ethics and professionalism, and personnel KeyBoard Euphonium ML 143, ML 243 year, (IE first year participants register at the counseling. Students plan and conduct Piano ML 130 Tuba ML 144, ML 244 100 level, second year participants register at
weekly leadership laboratories and a field Des c riptions Voice the 200 level, etc.). training exercise of MS 301 students. Percussion Course Mandatory laboratory each week. Credit, Voice ML 128 Percussion ML 145, ML 245 Chorus ME 120, 220, 320, 420 Course 3 hours. Woodwind Guitar
Des c riptions MS 402 Military Science Flute ML 116 Guitar Ml 147, ML 247 Show Choir Subjects include military justice, laws of Oboe ML 117 ME 121, 221, 321, 421 Improvisation war, military logistics, military courtesies, Bassoon ML 118 Vocal Ensemble Improvisation ML 149, ML249 Army personnel management, the role of Clarinet ML 119 ME 122, 222, 322, 422 the NCO and officer/enlisted relationships, Saxophone ML 120 Instrument Junior-Senior Jazz Combo Army battle doctrine, the National Defense Brass or Voice 1 Hour Credit ME 123, 223, 323, 423 Organization, the Army and society, Army Horn ML 121 Keyboard customs and courtesies, and the transition Trumpet ML 122 Jazz Ensemble Piano ML 348, ML 448 from student to officer. Students plan and Trombone ML 123 ME 124, 224, 324, 424 conduct weekly leadership laboratories Euphonium ML 124 Voice Guitar Ensemble and two field training exercises for MS Tuba ML125 Voice ML 346, ML 446 ME 125, 225, 325, 425
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Wind Ensemble with consent of the instructor. Meets two Credit, 2 hours. Offered spring semester impart a foundation for perceptive listen- ME 126, 226, 326, 426 hours weekly. Credit, 1 hour. only. Pre-requisite: MU 119 ing. Open to all students. Credit, 3 hours. Woodwind Ensemble MU 103 Class Piano II MU 139 Music Theory I MU 205W/205WH Music ME 127, 227, 327, 427 A continuation of the beginning level A continuation of the concepts developed Appreciation which includes further development of in MU 119, as well as melodic organiza- An honors section of Music 205. A survey Brass Ensemble functional keyboard skills including tion, voice leading, and extended chord course designed primarily for the non- ME 128, 228, 328, 428 techniques, improvisation, harmonization, qualities. Includes computer assisted in- music major. Presents an overview of Percussion Ensemble transposition, and basic repertoire. Must struction. Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring music literature from pre-Baroque times ME 129, 229, 329, 429 have successfully completed Music 102 semester only. Pre-requisite: MU 119. to the Modern Era. The aim of the course or its equivalent. Also open to non-music MU 150 Introduction to Music is to impart a foundation for perceptive Beginning Steel Drum Ensemble majors with consent of instructor. Meets Education listening. Additional requirements are a ME 130, 230, 330, 430 two hours weekly. Credit, 1 hour. This course serves as an introduction to research paper and an oral presentation MU 104 Class Guitar for the Non- Advanced Steel Drums Ensemble the profession of teaching music. Course related to that paper. Open only to students Major ME 131, 231, 331, 431 topics will examine the profession from a in the Honors Program or by permission An introductory course for the non-music (Applied Music Fee charged for above broad perspective, while presenting issues of the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. courses) major with little or no musical background. MU 208 Music Survey Course content includes learning to read and trends that are current. Additionally, MU 100 Class Piano for the Non-Major A survey course designed for the music music, fret board orientation, and elemen- the course will engage students in thinking An introductory course for non-music major. Presents an overview of music tary repertoire. Open to all students. Meets and articulating effective teacher actions. majors with little or no music background. literature from pre-Baroque times to the two hours weekly. Credit, 1 hour. Credit, 3 hours. Course content includes learning to read Modern Era. The primary aim of the MU 119 Fundamentals of Music MU 203 Class Piano III music, keyboard orientation, and elemen- course is to expose the student to the major Theory An intermediate level course in further tary repertoire. Open to all students. composers and works from the western preparation and training for the piano pro- Meets two hours weekly. Credit, 1 hour. Fundamental training in music reading, European tradition while developing ficiency examination. Must have success- MU 101 Class Voice for the Non-Major including notation, rhythm, meter, scales, critical listening skills. Non western music key signatures, intervals, chord struc- fully completed Music 103 or its equiva- A course designed for the beginning singer will also be introduced. Meets three hours tures, part-writing, harmonic, and formal lent. Meets two hours weekly. Credit, 1 and primarily intended for those with little weekly. Open to all students with permis- analysis. These concepts will be further hour. Offered fall semester only. or no previous experience. Course content sion of the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. developed through rhythmic and melodic MU 204 Class Piano IV includes instruction in correct posture, MU 213 Vocal Techniques and Diction reading, sight singing, dictation, error de- The final course in the class piano se- breath support, vowel placement and reso- tection, and identification skills. Includes Seminar in vocal production, basic vocal
quence. Additional course content will Des c riptions nance, diction, and basic considerations computer-assisted instruction. Credit, 3 pedagogy, and anatomy, as well as an in- emphasize Choral and Instrumental Course of tone production. Open to all but vocal hours. Offered fall semester only. troduction to the International Phonetical Music with opportunities for accompany- music majors. Meets two hours weekly. MU 125 Jazz Improvisation Class Alphabet with attention to pronunciation
Course ing instrumentalist, vocalist, and choral Credit, 1 hour. An introductory course in the basic tech- of Italian and Latin song literature. Open Des c riptions groups. Must have completed Music 203 MU 102 Class Piano I niques of jazz improvisation. Emphasis to all music education majors and others A beginning level course primarily for will be given to basic chord progressions or its equivalent. The piano proficiency ex- with consent of the instructor. Meets three music majors who read music, but have and various jazz standards. Open to music amination will be given at the completion hours weekly. Credit, 1 hour. Offered in a limited or no keyboard background. majors and others with the consent of the of this course. Meets two hours weekly. five semester rotation. Course content includes reading music instructor. Meets two hours weekly. Lab Credit, 1 hour. Offered spring semester MU 214 Woodwind Techniques from the grand staff, functional keyboard Fees. Credit, 2 hours. only. Seminar in techniques pertaining to the skills, and basic repertoire. This course MU 129 Beginning Aural Skills MU 205 Music Appreciation teaching of woodwind instruments at the is the first in a sequence of piano classes Continuation and expansion of those A survey course designed primarily for the elementary, junior high, and senior high which prepares music majors for the skills developed in MU 119, as well as non-music major. Presents an overview of school levels. Meets three hours weekly. required piano proficiency examination. harmonic dictation and minor mode. music literature from pre-Baroque times to Credit, 1 hour. Offered in a five semester This course is open to non-music majors Includes computer-assisted instruction. the Modern Era. The aim of the course is to rotation.
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MU 215 String Techniques MU 304 Music History II rehearsal techniques. Open to vocal mu- ment of music learning are also included. Seminar in techniques pertaining to the An in depth study of western art music sic majors and others with the consent of Meets three hours weekly. Prerequi- teaching of string instruments at the from 1800 to present and the music of the instructor. Prerequisite: Successful site: Passing Praxis I. Credit, 3 hours. elementary, junior high, and senior high diverse cultures from around the world. completion of Music 310. Meets three MU 339 Music Theory III school levels. Meets three hours weekly. Meets three hours weekly. Credit, 3 hours. hours weekly. Credit, 2 hours. Examination of fundamental principles of Credit, 1 hour. Offered in a five semester MU 310 Basic Conducting MU 320 Music Composition and musical form; analysis of representative rotation. An introductory course in standard con- Arranging tonal works. Includes computer-assisted MU 216 Brass Techniques ducting techniques, including basic Techniques and experiences in music instruction. Prerequisite: MU 239 or Seminar in techniques pertaining to the conducting beat patterns, score reading, composition, and instruction in arranging permission from the instructor. Credit, 3 teaching of brass instruments at the el- and rehearsal techniques. Open to music musical scores for various choral and in- hours. ementary, junior high, and senior high majors and others with the consent of strumental ensembles. Includes traditional MU 400W Materials and Methods of schools levels. Meets three hours weekly. the instructor. Meets three hours weekly. as well as modern technological methods Teaching Secondary Music Credit, 1 hour. Offered in a five semester Credit, 2 hours. of composition with an emphasis on the This course presents materials and meth- rotation. MU 311 Instrumental Conducting composing of music for various mediums. ods of teaching music in post-elementary MU 217 Percussion Techniques Techniques of rehearsing and conducting Open to qualified music majors and others settings. Addressing both vocal and instru- Seminar in techniques pertaining to the various levels of instrumental composi- with consent of the instructor. Meets three mental ensembles as well as general music classes, content includes philosophical teaching of percussion instruments at the tions. A continuation of skills developed hours weekly. Lab Fee. Credit 3 hours. considerations, objectives, curriculum, and elementary, junior high, and senior high in Basic Conducting for the instrumental MU 325 Jazz History administrative procedures. Topics include school levels. Meets three hours weekly. music major. Emphasizes score study and An in-depth study of the development a survey of appropriate literature, the use Credit, 1 hour. Offered in a five semester preparation. Open to music majors and of the art form known as jazz. Areas of of computer-assisted instruction, planning rotation. others with the consent of the instructor. emphasis will include all styles of jazz and assessment, rehearsal techniques, MU 229 Intermediate Aural Skills Meets three hours weekly. Prerequisite: from ragtime to the present. Analysis of Successful completion of Music 310. theoretical and compositional techniques conceptual teaching, and instructional Continuation and expansion of those skills strategies. Prerequisite: Passing Praxis I. Credit, 2 hours. will also be included. Open to music developed in Music 129, but in more Meets five hours weekly. Credit, 3 hours. MU 312 Advanced Vocal Techniques majors and others with the consent of chromatic language. Includes computer- MU 415 Jazz Composition and and Diction the instructor. Meets three hours weekly. assisted instruction. Prerequisite: MU 129 Arranging Seminar in vocal production, vocal peda- Prerequisite: MU 129 or permission from or permission from the instructor. Credit, Techniques of composing and arranging 2 hours. gogy, and anatomy, as well as advanced the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. music in the jazz idiom. Areas of emphasis Des c riptions study of the International Phonetic Al- MU 329 Advanced Aural Skills MU 239 Music Theory II include small combo, large combo, and Course Advanced study of the harmonic, struc- phabet and techniques of singing in Latin, Continuation and expansion of those traditional big band instrumentation. Open tural, melodic, and rhythmic elements Italian, French, and German. Familiariza- skills developed in MU 229, but in ad- Course to music majors pursuing a degree with a
Des c riptions of music. Increased emphasis is placed tion with the proper pronunciation of these vanced rhythmic and harmonic language. concentration in jazz studies. Meets three on music outside the period of common languages and their application to musical Includes computer-assisted instruction. hours weekly. Credit, 3 hours. practice and on analytic techniques. performance, as well as vocal music edu- Prerequisite: MU 229 or permission from MU 452W Clinical Practice- Vocal/ Includes computer-assisted instruction. cation. Prerequisite: Music 213 of instru- the instructor. Credit, 2 hours. Choral-General Prerequisite: MU 139 or permission from mental majors. No prerequisite for vocal MU 333W General and Elementary The final course for music education the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall majors. Meets three hours weekly. Credit, Music Methods majors, this 60-day course of study in the semester only. 1 hour. Offered in a five semester rotation. Materials and methods of teaching music public schools allows students to combine MU303 Music History I MU 313 Choral Conducting education in the elementary school setting. theory and practice in the classroom in An in depth study of western art music Techniques of rehearsing and conducting Includes the use of computer-assisted choral and general music education. The from antiquity to about 1800. Meets three various levels of choral compositions. instruction and other technology in the ADEPT process is used to evaluate the hours weekly. Credit, 3 hours. Observation of choral conducting and music curriculum. Planning and assess- student teaching experience. Half of the
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student teaching experience will take place MU 494-O Senior Recital, Oboe ME 123, 223, 323, 423 Jazz Combo ME 129, 229, 329, 429 Percussion in a secondary choral classroom, with the MU 494-B Senior Recital, Bassoon Study and performance of instrumental Ensemble other half in an elementary General music MU494 -C Senior Recital, Clarinet literature in the jazz and popular idioms. Study and performance of selected percus- room. Prerequisite: Passing Praxis II. All MU 494-S Senior Recital, Open to music majors and others of ap- sion literature. Open to qualified music required music courses for music educa- Saxophone propriate instrumentation by audition or majors and non-music majors with the tion majors and admission to the Teacher MU 495-R Senior Recital, Trumpet consent of the instructor. Two hours of Education Program. Grading is on a Pass/ with consent of the instructor. Two hours MU 495-H Senior Recital, Horn rehearsal weekly. Credit, 1 hour. Fail basis. Credit, 12 hours. of rehearsal weekly. Credit, 1 hour. MU 495-T Senior Recital, Trombone ME 130, 230, 330, 430 Beginning Steel MU 453W Clinical Practice- ME 124, 224, 324, 424 Jazz Ensemble MU 495-U Senior Recital, Tuba Drums Ensemble Instrumental-General A select ensemble of four horns and a MU 496 Senior Recital, Percussion This course provides opportunities to The final course for music education rhythm section chosen by audition to rep- MU 497 Senior Recital, Guitar learn music performance skills within majors, this 60-day course of study in the resent and promote Limestone College. public schools allows students to combine Course Offerings in Music Emphasis is placed upon performance the context of the non-Western music of Trinidad and Tobago, specifically, the steel theory and practice in the classroom in Ensembles of the popular music styles of the 20th instrumental and general music education. Century, as well as touring and perform- band. Students will learn about the culture The ADEPT process is used to evaluate Performing ensembles may be taken for ing with the Show Choir. Meets two hours and people of Trinidad and Tobago, as the student teaching experience. Half of 0 credit with the approval of the director. weekly. Credit, 1 hour. well as the cultural context that brought the student teaching experience will take Z or ZO is applicable to all ME course ME 125, 225, 325, 425 Guitar the steel band into existence. This course place in a secondary instrumental class- numbers. Ensemble will use hands-on performance as well as classroom lecture. No previous musical room, with the other half in an elementary ME 120, 220, 320, 420 Chorus Study and performance of selected guitar training required, open to all majors as General music room. Prerequisite: Passing Study and performance of choral literature literature. Open to qualified music majors elective course. Credit, 1 hour. Praxis II. All required music courses for of all historical periods in performance. and others with consent of instructor. Two ME 131, 231, 331, 431 Advanced Steel music education majors and admission to Open to all students by audition or with hours of rehearsal weekly. Credit, 1 hour. Drum Ensemble the Teacher Education Program. Grading the consent of the instructor. Three ME 126, 226, 326, 426 Wind Ensemble This course provides opportunities to is on a Pass/Fail basis. Credit, 12 hours. hours of rehearsal weekly. Credit, 1 hour. Study and performance of traditional as learn music performance skills within MU 491-497 Senior Recital ME 121, 221, 321, 421 Show Choir well as contemporary wind ensemble lit- the context of the non-Western music The final course in the major applied area. A select ensemble of singers and instru- erature. Open to all students by audition or Includes the preparation of an appropri- of Trinidad and Tobago, specifically, the mentalists chosen by audition to represent with consent of the instructor. Three hours steel band. Students will learn about the ate program that is the culmination of the Des c riptions and promote the College. The emphasis of rehearsal weekly. Credit, 1 hour.
student’s applied music study. Requires culture and people of Trinidad and To- Course is on the performance of popular choral ME 127, 227, 327, 427 Woodwind a pre-hearing as well as the final perfor- bago, as well as the cultural context that selections in recruitment and community Ensemble brought the steel band into existence. This Course mance, which must be a minimum of 30 service settings. Requires movement as Study and performance of selected wood- Des c riptions minutes in length. It is the responsibility course will use hands-on performance of the student to secure and compensate well as vocal skills and performances away wind literature. Open to qualified music as well as classroom lecture. Ensemble a qualified accompanist. See the Music from campus. Three hours of rehearsal majors and non-music majors with the performs advanced material at a variety Department Handbook for more informa- weekly. Credit, 1 hour. consent of the instructor. Two hours of of performances throughout the semester. tion. Credit, 1 hour. ME 122, 222, 322, 422 Vocal Ensemble rehearsal weekly. Credit, 1 hour. Prerequisite: successful completion of Be- The following course numbers are to be A small vocal ensemble for the perfor- ME 128, 228, 328, 428 Brass Ensemble ginning Steel Drums (ME130) and consent used for the specific area of emphasis: mance of appropriate vocal literature. Study and performance of selected brass of instructor. Credit, 1 hour. MU 491 Senior Recital, Piano Open to music majors and others enrolled literature. Open to qualified music majors ME 132, 232, 332, 432 Piano Ensemble MU 491-G Senior Recital, Organ in ME 120 with the consent of the instruc- and non-music majors with the consent Study and performance of selected piano MU 492 Senior Recital, Voice tor. Two hours of rehearsal weekly. Credit, of the instructor. Two hours of rehearsal literature for multiple players. Open to MU 494-F Senior Recital, Flute 1 hour. weekly. Credit, 1 hour. music majors and others with the consent
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of the instructor. Two hours of rehearsal COURSE OFFERINGS IN PE 161 - Volleyball PE 134 Weight Training weekly. Credit, 1 hour. PHYSICAL EDUCATION PE 162 - Basketball The instruction and practice in weight PE 164 - Softball COURSE OFFERINGS IN training as a lifetime activity. Emphasis Activity Courses PE 165 - Soccer PHILOSOPHY will be placed on learning the fundamen- PE 166 - Flag Football PL 201 Introduction to Philosophy The activities program is designed to tals of weight training by understanding provide instruction in motor skills in a PE 167- Group Fitness An introduction to philosophy and philo- different training programs, use of equip- variety of sport, exercise, dance, and rec- PE 170 - Intercollegiate Athletics sophical analyses centering on basic issues ment and other appropriate activities. Lab reational activities at the beginning and Fee $10. Credit, 1 hour. about knowledge and knowing, the uni- Activity Courses intermediate levels for the general college PE 135 Ballet Dance I verse and cosmology, man, religion, eth- PE 129 Special Activities student. Activity courses are open to all An introduction to the fundamentals of ics, and government. (Offered as needed.) This course is designed to meet the needs students except intercollegiate athletes in ballet technique for adult beginners. The Credit, 3 hours. of the student who requires a specially de- their respective sports. Members of inter- student will gain an understanding of the collegiate teams for a complete season may signed course. The content of this course PL 210 Basic Systems of Logic basics of ballet through barre exercises and earn one semester hour of activity credit. must be approved by the Department An introduction to the logical analysis of the center work. Students will be working Total credit towards graduation is limited Chairperson and instructor before the class deductive and inductive argumentation. to improve their skill level and to increase to two semester hours. is developed. Lab Fee $10. Credit, 1 hour. This course gives major emphasis to ways PE 130 Yoga endurance and stamina. Lab Fee $10. of establishing the validity or invalidity of Activity courses will normally meet two The instruction and practice of yoga as a Credit, 2 hours. syllogistic and truth functional arguments. periods a week for one-half of a semester. lifetime activity. Emphasis will be placed PE 136 Tap Dance I (Offered as needed.) Credit, 3 hours. Each activity course will carry one semes- on learning the fundamentals of yoga. Lab This course is an introduction to the funda- ter hour of credit. Fee $10. Credit, 1 hour. mentals of tap technique for adult dancers. PL 211 Contemporary Ethical Issues The student will be working to improve Course Numbers PE 131 Swimming and Water Safety This course focuses on contemporary their skill level and to increase endurance PE 129 - Special Activities The instruction and practice of swimming issues in personal and social ethics. It and stamina. Lab Fee $10. Credit, 2 hours. PE 130 - Yoga and water safety as a lifetime activity. attempts to develop viable personal and PE 137 Modern Dance PE 131 - Swimming and Water Safety Emphasis will be placed on learning the public positions on ethical issues rela- PE 132 - Recreational Dance fundamentals of basic swim strokes and An introduction to the fundamentals of tive to individual and collective security, PE 133 - Tumbling and Gymnastics water safety techniques. Lab Fee $10. modern dance technique for adult begin- justice and equality, economics, human PE 134 - Weight Training Credit, 1 hour. ners. The student will gain an understand- sexuality, care and treatment of the physi- PE 132 Recreational Dance ing of the basics of modern dance through Des c riptions
PE 135 - Ballet Dance Course cally and mentally ill, and mind and nerve PE 136 - Tap Dance The instruction and practice in recreational floor exercises and the center work. altering chemicals. (Offered as needed.) PE 137 - Modern Dance dance as a lifetime activity. Emphasis will Students will be working to improve their Course be placed on learning the fundamentals of skill level and to increase endurance and Des c riptions Credit, 3 hours. PE 138 - Jazz Dance recreational dance through various music stamina. Lab Fee $10. Credit, 2 hours. PL 310/310H Ethical Issues in the PE 139 - Aerobic Conditioning PE 140 - Zumba styles. Lab Fee $10. Credit, 1 hour. PE 138 Jazz Dance Workplace PE 142 - Musical Theatre Dance PE 133 Tumbling and Gymnastics This course is an introduction to the The primary objectives are to expose the PE 143 - Tap Dance II The instruction and practice in tumbling fundamentals of jazz technique for adult student to many of the significant inter- PE 144 - Ballet Dance II and gymnastic as a lifetime activity. beginners. The student will be introduced relationships, issues, philosophies, and PE 145- Lacrosse Emphasis will be placed on learning the to many different styles of jazz dance. points of view which affect the relation- PE 153 - Badminton fundamentals of tumbling and basic gym- They will also begin to explore other ship between business and society. (Same PE 155 - Golf nastics through various activities which aspects of dance including improvisation as Business Administration 310.) Credit, PE 156 - Tennis address body control, strength and balance. and compositional studies. Lab Fee $10. 3 hours. PE 159 - Beginning Bowling Lab Fee $10. Credit, 1 hour. Credit, 2 hours.
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PE 139 Aerobic Conditioning PE 145 Lacrosse basketball through various drills and information about areas of specialization The instruction and practice in aerobic The instruction and practice of lacrosse as games. Lab Fee $10. Credit, 1 hour. and career options. Credit, 3 hours. conditioning as a lifetime activity. Em- a lifetime activity. Emphasis will be placed PE 164 Softball PE 201 Personal and Community Health phasis will be placed on learning the on learning the fundamentals of lacrosse The instruction and practice of softball as fundamentals of aerobic conditioning through various drills and games. Lab Fee a lifetime activity. Emphasis will be placed The primary purpose of this course is on learning the fundamentals of softball the study of the theory, principles and through various movement patterns and $10. Credit, 1 hour. through various drills and games. Lab Fee application of fitness/wellness concepts, music styles. Lab Fee $10. Credit, 1 hour. PE 153 Badminton $10. Credit, 1 hour. community health topics, cancer and dis- PE 140 Zumba The instruction and practice of badminton ease prevention, obesity concerns, stress as a lifetime activity. Emphasis will be PE 165 Soccer Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness management awareness, alcohol and placed on learning the fundamentals of The instruction and practice of soccer as a program. Dances in Zumba include substance abuse, and nutrition towards a badminton through drills and games. Lab lifetime activity. Emphasis will be placed salsa, meringue, cumbia, reggaeton, Indian healthy lifestyle. Credit, 3 hours. Fee $10. Credit, 1 hour. on learning the fundamentals of soccer bhangra, African, calypso, samba, and hip- PE 202 First Aid and PE 155 Golf through various drills and games. Lab Fee hop. Zumba is not limited to dancers. All Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation The instruction and practice of golf as a $10. Credit, 1 hour. participants from beginner to advanced Emergency procedures for the care of lifetime activity. Emphasis will be placed PE 166 Flag Football will enjoy the benefits of a Zumba class. victims of injuries and illnesses, including on learning the fundamentals of golf The instruction and practice of flag football Lab Fee $10. Credit, 1 hour. prevention, safety, and water safety. The through various drills and games. Lab Fee as a lifetime activity. Emphasis will be PE 142 Musical Theatre Dance class includes skills and information and $10. Credit, 1 hour. placed on learning the fundamentals of flag An introduction to the fundamental styles culminates in American Red Cross certifi- PE 156 Tennis football through various drills and games. of dance in Musical Theatre for adult cation in first aid and cardiopulmonary re- The instruction and practice of tennis as a Lab Fee $10. Credit, 1 hour. beginners. The student will gain an un- suscitation for infants, children, and adults. lifetime activity. Emphasis will be placed PE 167 Group Fitness derstanding of the basics of Modern, Jazz, Upon successfully completing all required on learning the fundamentals of tennis The instruction and practice of group Tap, and other prominent musical theatre fitness as a lifetime activity. Emphasis components, this course culminates in through drills and games. Students will American Red Cross certification in first dance styles. Students will be working to will be placed on exposure to a variety of learn strategy, rules, how to score a game. aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for improve their skill level and to increase exercises and activities in a group fitness Lab Fee $10. Credit, 1 hour. adults, children, and infants. Lab fee: $45. endurance and stamina. Lab Fee $10. environment. Lab Fee $10. Credit, 1 hour. PE 159 Beginning Bowling Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 2 hours. PE 170 Intercollegiate Athletics The instruction and practice of beginning PE 203 Theory and Practice of PE 143 Tap Dance II bowling as a lifetime activity. Emphasis One credit hour may be earned for par- Coaching Basketball Des c riptions This course is a continuation of Tap Dance ticipation throughout a complete season will be placed on learning the fundamen- A study of the theory and methods of Course I, and will continue to build on the skills in an intercollegiate sport. Credit is re- tals of bowling through various drills and coaching basketball including: fundamen- the student learned in that course. Prereq- games. Students supply own transporta- ceived once per sport on a Pass/Fail basis Course tals, offensive and defensive team play, uisites: Physical Education 136. Lab Fee and must be certified by a member of the Des c riptions tion. Lab Fee: $50. Credit, 1 hour. and game strategy. Areas such as condi- Physical Education faculty. Total credit $10. Credit, 2 hours. PE 161 Volleyball tioning, practice and game organization, towards graduation is limited to two se- PE 144 Ballet Dance II The instruction and practice of volleyball fiscal and facilities management, public A continuation of the skills learned in Bal- as a lifetime activity. Emphasis will be mester hours. Credit, 1 hour. relations, liability issues and an under- let Dance I. The student will gain mastery placed on learning the fundamentals of Theory Courses standing of rules, scheduling, staffing, and of the basics of ballet through barre exer- volleyball through various drills and PE 200W Foundations of Physical establishing a coaching philosophy will be cises and the center work. Students will games. Lab Fee $10. Credit, 1 hour. Education examined. Credit, 2 hours. be working to improve their skill level PE 162 Basketball An overview of the discipline of physical PE 208 Theory and Practice of and to increase endurance and stamina. The instruction and practice of basketball education, focusing on the development of Coaching Soccer Prerequisites: Physical Education 135. as a lifetime activity. Emphasis will be principles from both historical and philo- A study of the theory and methods of Lab Fee $10. Credit, 2 hours. placed on learning the fundamentals of sophical perspectives. The course includes coaching soccer including: fundamentals,
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rules, individual and team play, and game tals, individual and team play, and game of the course is to examine the nature and PE 303W/PE303H The Principles and strategy. Areas such as conditioning, strategy. Areas such as conditioning, prac- development of sport through a variety of Problems of Coaching practice and game organization, fiscal and tice and game organization, rules, fiscal sources, written and oral. A secondary ob- The primary purpose of this course is the facilities management, public relations, and facilities management, public rela- jective is to develop critical thinking skills study of the theory and principles of ath- scheduling, staffing, and establishing a tions, scheduling, staffing, and establishing about the role and significance of sport in letic coaching. Topics such as character, coaching philosophy will be examined. a coaching philosophy will be examined. society and culture. Literature and com- objectives and goals in coaching, practice Credit, 2 hours. Credit, 2 hours. munications are a reflection of humanity, and game organization, fiscal and facilities PE 209 Theory and Practice of PE 217 Net Games its joys and sorrows, and its dreams. Sport management, public relations, liability is- Coaching Baseball Skills, strategies, and developmentally ap- has been defined as a microcosm of life. sues, coaching relationships, scouting, re- A study of the theory and methods of propriate activities for the sports of tennis, Thus, sport literature and communications cruiting, an understanding of sound condi- coaching baseball including: fundamen- pickleball/badminton, and volleyball. This are a reflection of life in both writing and tioning components, tactical strategies and tals, individual positional and team play, course does not meet the General Educa- storytelling. (Same as EN 222). Prerequi- different coaching styles will be analyzed. and game strategy. Areas such as condi- tion Requirement. Prerequisites: Open Trends and current issues in athletics will site: EN 101 and EN 102 tioning, practice and game organization, only to PETE and Physical Education/ be considered with emphasis on sport as a Note: This course is a requirement for fiscal and facilities management, public General majors and/or by permission of the part of the educational system. This course relations, liability issues and an under- instructor. Lab Fee $10. Credit, 2 hours. majors in Sport Management and may be is recommended for junior-level students standing of rules, scheduling, staffing, and PE 218 Field and Court I taken as an elective for all other students. and above. Prerequisites: English 102 or establishing a coaching philosophy will be Skills, strategies, and developmentally It will not fulfill the literature requirement 103 Credit, 3 hours. examined. Credit, 2 hours. appropriate activities for the sports of soc- in the General Education. Credit, 3 hours. PE 305 Sports Nutrition PE 210/210H Basic Care and cer, basketball, and softball. This course PE 285 Medical Terminology (Formerly PE 287) Prevention of Athletic Injuries does not meet the General Education This course is a review of human anatomy A study of basic nutrition and its effect Primary causes of injuries, analysis of Requirement. Prerequisites: Open only upon growth and development, body com- and physiology through the study of preventive measures, care of injuries in to PETE and Physical Education/Gen- position, and human performance. This relation to types of tissue involved. This eral majors and/or by permission of the prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, diag- course is recommended for junior-level course is not applicable for Athletic Train- instructor. Lab Fee $10. Credit, 2 hours. nostic and symptomatic terminology, and students and above. Credit, 3 hours. ing Majors. Lab fee $10. Credit, 2 hours. PE 219 Field and Court II diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. PE 307 Human Performance PE 212 Theory and Practice of Skills, strategies, and developmentally ap- Students will learn to interpret, pronounce, Laboratory Coaching Football propriate activities for the sports of floor and utilize appropriate medical terminol- This course offers students the opportunity
The primary purpose of this course is the hockey, flag football, and ultimate frisbee. ogy and documentation in a variety of to observe and participate in some of the Des c riptions
study of the theory and methods of coach- This course does not meet the General Course formats. This course is not applicable for standard laboratory procedures form the ing football including: fundamentals, posi- Education Requirement. Prerequisites: sport and exercise sciences including ex- Athletic Training Majors. (Same as BI Course tional and team play offensive, defensive, Open only to PETE and Physical Educa- ercise physiology, kinesiology, and motor 285). Credit, 3 hours. Des c riptions and special teams and game strategy. Areas tion/General majors and/or by permission learning. Prerequisites: Biology 210 and such as conditioning practice and game of the instructor. Lab Fee $10. Credit, 2 PE 301/PE301H Kinesiology 211. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Physical organization, fiscal and facilities manage- hours. The study of human movement from Education 301, 302, or 322. Lab Fee $25. ment, public relations, liability issues and PE 222/222H Sport Literature and structural and mechanical perspectives, Credit, 1 hour. an understanding of rules, scheduling, Communications including the analysis of motor skills. PE 314/PE314H Health and Physical staffing, and establishing a coaching phi- Sport Literature and Communications Prerequisite: Biology 210. Credit, 3 hours. Education in the Elementary School losophy will be examined. Credit, 2 hours. is an introductory study of the portrayal PE 302/PE302H Exercise Physiology Principles of designing and implement- PE 213 Theory and Practice of of sports, as well as leisure games, and Responses and adaptations of body sys- ing school physical education programs Coaching Lacrosse their description through written and tems to activity stress. (Same as BI 309). for students in grades K-5. Includes cur- A study of the theory and methods of photographic essays in works of both Prerequisite: Biology 211. Lab Fee $10. riculum, methods, and materials for health coaching lacrosse including: fundamen- prose and poetry. The principle objective Credit, 3 hours. and physical education in the elementary
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school. A 30 hour field experience is in- lactate threshold, lactate power, and the PE 329 Sport Law Co-requisite: Physical Education 302 and/ cluded in this course. Students supply own aerobic system. This course will also cover The intent of this course is to introduce or by permission of the Program Director. transportation. Prerequisites: Admittance the instruction of biomechanical principles students to laws and risk management Lab Fee: $10. Credit, 3 hours. utilized for optimal performance. Credit, PE 400W/400H Management of to Teacher Education Program, Credit, 4 strategies pertaining to the area of sports. 2 hours. Physical Education, Health, and hours. Topics include: understanding and dealing PE 326 Strength Training and Fitness Sports Programs PE 315 Physical Education for the with laws and the legal system; exclusion Program Design Critical issues and present trends in class Elementary Teacher v. inclusion; personal rights and expecta- management, facilities, equipment, and A physical education methods course A study of human anatomical, physiologi- tions; program management and control; cal, neuromuscular, and biomechanical supplies and budgets in physical educa- designed to prepare elementary education and legal responsibility for participant applications as related to the design of tion, health, and sports programs. Credit, majors to integrate physical education safety. Credit, 3 hours. strength and conditioning programs for 3 hours. instruction into the curriculum. Open only PE 330W/330H Sports and History to elementary education majors or with the the purpose of enhancing physical perfor- PE 401 Strength & Conditioning This course examines the relationship permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: mance. Prerequisite: Biology 210. Credit, Practicum between sports and history from ancient Passing Praxis I. Credit, 1 hour. 3 hours. In this course, student will be required to Greece to the 21st Century. Emphasis PE 327 Behavioral Nutrition and work on professional proficiencies in the PE 320A Measurement and will be on an understanding of the social, Physical Activity class room as well as be required to fulfill Evaluation in Physical Education cultural, religious, economic, military, and While this course is designed to provide the job description set forth and complete Testing and data analysis procedures for political developments in United States physical education with special emphasis accurate and evidence based information, projects as set up by the intern director history and the role of the United States and the college. The practicum student’s on the evaluation of physical abilities and the main focus is to assist individuals in in the world. The course will examine, motor skills and on grading in physical moving through the journey of adopting responsibilities weigh heavily on exercise in historical context, topics including technique instruction and correction. The education. Credit, 3 hours. and maintaining more healthful eating and gender, ethnicity, immigration, urbaniza- student is also responsible for duties as- PE 322 Motor Behavior physical activity behaviors that can result tion, communications, free enterprise, and signed by the Strength and Conditioning This course in motor behavior involves the in improved health and quality of life. This public policy and the influence of sport on staff. These duties include general weight course is designed to provide a founda- study of psychological and physiological American society. Credit, 3 hours. room management and maintenance. tion of nutritional knowledge as well as factors which influence the acquisition PE 333 Strength & Power Prerequisites: Physical Education 324, develop a pattern of healthy eating that is of motor skills and abilities across the Development 326 and 333; Open only to Strength & lifespan. It draws from the fields of mo- sustainable. This course will also include a This is an advanced Strength & Condi- Conditioning majors and/or by approval of tor learning, motor control and motor foundation of knowledge related to physi- tioning course that deals with the proper the Program Coordinator. Credit, 1 hour.
development and includes hereditary and cal activity and exercise. These two key execution, coaching, and technique cor- PE 410/410H Psychology of Sport Des c riptions environmental influences. Prerequisites: lifestyle behaviors are brought together rection of basic and advanced barbell The application of principles of psychol- Course Biology 210 and 211. Credit, 3 hours under the umbrella of calorie balance training such as competitive Weightlifting ogy to individual behavior in sport situa-
Course PE 323 Physical Education for the which is the understanding of how we bal- (the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk) and tions. Credit, 3 hours. Des c riptions Exceptional Child ance caloric input and caloric expenditure. competitive Powerlifting (the Squat, the PE 413 Teaching School Health This course focuses on planning, imple- Ultimately, this information can only be Bench Press, and the Deadlift) along with Methods of teaching health with special menting, and adapting physical education of value if individuals understand how to many assistance and ancillary exercises. emphasis on the relationship of health programs for exceptional children. There engage in these vital behaviors within their The course aims to give the student a to physical education. Health service, will be a 15 hour field experience. Students daily lives. This course addresses these is- practical understanding of anatomy, healthful school living, and methods and supply own transportation. Prerequisites: sues and provides information on effective physiology, and kinesiology through materials of teaching health are included. Admittance to Teacher Education Pro- strategies for adopting and maintaining the use biomechanically sound training A 10-hour field experience will be included gram, Credit, 3 hours. these targets to improve health, well-being regimens. Prerequisites: Open only to in this course. Students supply own trans- PE 324 Energy System Development and quality of life. Prerequisite: Course athletic training and strength & condition- portation. Prerequisites: Physical Educa- A study of the three human energy systems will be offered as an elective at the 300 ing majors who have completed Biology tion 201 and Admittance to the Teacher that are essential for the development of level. Credit, 3 hours. 210 and 211, and Physical Education 301. Education Program. Credit, 3 hours.
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PE 414 Health and Physical Education PE 454 Physical Education Seminar PE 492 Strength & Conditioning ulty sponsor as well as an approved site in the Secondary School This course is the capstone course for ma- Internship supervisor to direct and supervise the student’s activities. A student is expected Principles of designing and implement- jors in the Bachelor of Science in Physical Candidates will be responsible for obtain- to complete 125 internship hours to earn ing school physical education programs Education/General program. It includes a ing an internship position in a college, pri- three semester hours, or 250 hours for six for students in grades 6-12. Includes cur- comprehensive exit examination, career vate, professional, or high school strength riculum, methods, and materials for health preparation activities, the exploration of and conditioning setting in order to gain semester hours. Internships require senior and physical education in the secondary opportunities for advanced study, synthesis work-related experience consistent with status and a minimum of a cumulative 2.5 schools. A 30 hour field experience, 15 activities, and discussions. Prerequisites: his/her area of study. The student will have grade point average. Students supply own hours at the middle school level and 15 Senior status and a declared major in Phys- faculty supervisor as well as an approved transportation. No more than one intern- hours at the high school level, is included ical Education/General. Credit, 1 hour. site supervisor to direct and supervise the ship may be taken in the same semester. in this course. Students supply own trans- PE 490 Physical Education Internship student’s daily activities. Also, the student NOTE: Internship will not be approved portation. Prerequisites: Admittance to The student is placed in a local enterprise will be required to make his/her formal ap- until all necessary completed forms are in the Teacher Education Program. Credit, or school setting to gain work-related plication to the Program Coordinator and the student’s file. Students who attempt to 4 hours. experience consistent with his/her field site supervisor as well as to complete the begin an Internship without going through PE 452 Clinical Practice of study. The student will have a fac- necessary paperwork the semester before the appropriate process will receive an This 60-day course of study in the public ulty sponsor as well as an approved site the actual internship. More information on automatic administrative drop from the schools allows physical education teacher supervisor to direct and supervise the this process is available from the Program course, regardless of how many hours may candidates to combine theory and practice student’s activities. A student is expected Coordinator. A student is expected to have been accrued. to complete 125 internship hours to earn in the classroom under the guidance of the complete 125 hours to earn a 3 semester three semester hours, or 250 hours for six classroom teacher. One half of the teacher credit, or 250 hours for a 6 hour credit. COURSE OFFERINGS IN PHYSICS semester hours. Internships require senior candidate teaching experience will take Internships require senior status, a mini- status and a minimum of a cumulative 2.5 PH 110 Introduction to Physics place in a secondary setting, with the mum 2.5 GPA and advanced registration. grade point average. Students supply own An introduction to Physics for students in other half in an elementary setting. The No more than one internship may be taken transportation. No more than one intern- fields other than science. Topics include ADEPT process is used to evaluate the in the same semester. Students supply own ship may be taken in the same semester. the nature of physics as a human activity, teaching candidate's teaching experience. transportation. Prerequisites: Physical Credit, 3-6 hours. Education 324, 326, 331 and 401; Open some of the basic concepts of physics, and Students supply own transportation. Pre- PE 491 Coaching Internship requisites: Passing Praxis II and the PLT. only to Strength & Conditioning majors or the historical and philosophical develop- The student is placed in a secondary and admittance to Teacher Education by approval of the Program Coordinator. ment of physics. No previous experience school, college, or professional sport set- Credit, 3-6 hours. in physics is expected, and there are no Program. Corequisite Physical Educa- Des c riptions ting to gain coaching experience consistent mathematical prerequisites, although some tion 453. Grading is on a Pass/Fail basis. PE 493 Field Experience for Physical Course with his/her field of study. The student basic algebraic and trigonometric skills are Credit, 12 hours. Education Majors will have a faculty sponsor as well as an needed. Three hours of lecture each week. Course PE 453W Issues and Trends in approved site supervisor (coach) to direct This course is a supervised field experience
Des c riptions (Offered as needed.) Credit, 3 hours. Physical Education and supervise the students activities. A in a physical education setting including PH 201, 202 General College Physics Issues and Trends in Physical Education. student is expected to complete 125 intern- planning, assessing, and implementing an I and II The philosophical, historical, and legal ship hours to earn three semester hours of approved teaching unit(s). Students supply foundations of physical education issues credit, or 250 hours for six semester hours own transportation. Prerequisites: Passing An introduction to mechanics, heat, and and trends that are the underpinnings in of credit. Internships require senior status Praxis I, ED 200, PE 201 and permission waves, first semester; and electromagne- physical education. Final fitness testing and a minimum 2.5 grade point average. of the instructor. Credit, 1 hour. tism, light, and modern physics, second se- will occur during this course. Students Students supply own transportation. Pre- PE 494 Sport Management Internship mester. This course is designed for science supply own transportation. Prerequisite: requisites: Physical Education 303 and The student is placed in a local enterprise students. Three hours of lecture and one Passing Praxis II and admission to Teacher 410. No more than one internship may or school setting to gain work-related three-hour laboratory per week. Prereq- Education Program. Corequisite: Physical be taken in the same semester. Credit, experience consistent with his/her field uisite for the first semester: Mathematics Education 452. Credit, 1 hour. 3-6 hours. of study. The student will have a fac- 122. Prerequisite for the second semester:
198 199 physics/political sciencE political science/psychology
Completion of the first semester (Physics executive branch of the federal govern- PO 440 Constitutional Law PS 202 The Influence of Sexual 201) with a “C” or better, or permission ment, the division of governmental re- In this course students learn the history Factors on Behavior of the instructor. (Offered alternate years.) sponsibilities between the federal and state and philosophy of American Constitu- This course will provide the generalist Lab fee. Credit, 4 hours each. governments, and administrative problems tional Order largely through the study of practice social worker with the follow- PH 301/PH 302 Physics I and II with arising from the implementation of public Supreme Court cases, which have had a ing: introduction to the study of human Calculus policy on the state and local levels. (Of- major impact on civil rights and liberties. sexual behaviors with particular attention An introduction to mechanics, heat, and fered alternate years.) Credit, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Political Science 242. (Same paid to the issue of gender development; as Criminal Justice 440.) Junior or Senior waves, first semester; and electromagne- PO 243 State and Local Government premarital, marital, and postmarital sexual Standing or Permission of the Instructor. tism, light, and modern physics, second An examination of the various state and patterns; birth-control; sexual dysfunc- Credit, 3 hours. semester using calculus. This course is local governments of the United States. tion; cross-cultural sexual patterns; sexu- designed for chemistry and mathematics The course will include a brief overview of course offerings in ally transmitted diseases; and alternative education majors, and open to all students the American national government. Where psychology sexual life styles. This course will explore who have finished at least one semester applicable, the state of South Carolina will the interaction between psychosocial, bio- PS 101/PS 101H Introduction to calculus. Three hours of lecture and one be used as an example. Credit, 3 hours. logical, and environmental factors as they three-hour laboratory per week. Prereq- Psychology PO 341/341H Comparative influence sexual attitudes and expression uisite for the first semester: Mathematics A survey of the major areas of psycho- Governments and their influence on social and economic 150 or 205, with a grade of "C: or better. logical study. Scientific psychology, psy- An examination of the forms of civil gov- justice. (Same as Social Work 206.) Credit, Prerequisite for the second semester: chophysiological processes, sociocultural ernment, carried out through a representa- determinants of behavior, personality de- 3 hours. Physics 301 with a grade of "C" or better, PS 204/PS 204H Human Growth and or permission of the instructor. (Offered tive selection of the world’s governments. velopment, and psychopathology. Credit, 3 hours. Development alternate years). Credit, 4 hours. The political regimes of five countries are studied: the United States, Britain, PS 105/PS 105H: Psychology of Cognitive, social, emotional, and physical course offerings in France, Germany, and the Soviet Union. Adjustment development from preconception through political science (Offered as needed.) Credit, 3 hours. This course is an examination of the ap- adulthood from a psychosocial perspec- PO 342/342H International Politics plication of psychological findings to help tive of the human life cycle. Theories of PO 101 Introduction to Political An examination of the history and forms understand, manage, and change physical human behavior, including the biological, Science of international politics and diplomacy. and mental health and wellness. Concepts psychological, cultural, and environmental Introduction to Political Science is a The course will include discussion of the to increase coping skills, interpersonal are discussed and examined. The course special topic covering research, theory, relationships, and the understanding of is designed to familiarize the prospective concepts of realism and idealism, balance Des c riptions common life problems will be explored. comparative, US and international ques- of power theory, nationalism, international psychologist, social worker, counselor, or Course An emphasis in the course is on promoting tions within the discipline. Key concepts and regional organizations, and multi- teacher with these developmental patterns in political science, political theory and po- a proactive approach to mental and physi- of human behavior. Credit, 3 hours. Course national corporations. Credit, 3 hours. cal health. Credit, 3 hours.
Des c riptions litical ideology are discussed. The course PO 343 Principles of Public PS 208 Career Counseling PS 200 Elementary Statistics will demonstrate that political science is a Administration This course will provide students with Graphical presentation of data, measures of field of inquiry with practical uses. Credit, an overview of the major approaches to This course is designed for upper-level stu- central tendency, dispersion, and ranking, 3 hours. dents to discuss in great detail that “fourth basic probability, the binomial and normal conceptualizing career development and PO 242 American National branch of government”, the Bureaucracy. distributions, estimation of parameters, intervening with clients who present with Government While this is an upper-level course, it is hypothesis testing, and measures of corre- vocational issues. In addition, a variety of An examination of the cultural, constitu- also an introductory course to the field of lation. (Same as Business Administration specific issues, including career counsel- tional, and political bases of the American public administration. Thus, by necessity, 200, Economics 200 or Mathematics 200.) ing with diverse populations, traditional system of government at the federal, state, this course will bear some resemblance Prerequisite: Mathematics 092 or above, or and non-traditional career assessment and local levels. Topics covered in this to a survey course. Prerequisite: Political exemption from Mathematics 092(Offered techniques will be addressed. Prerequisite: course include the growing power of the Science 242. Credit, 3 hours. every semester.), Credit, 3 hours. Psychology 101, Credit, 3 hours.
200 201 psychology psychology
PS 210 Sensation and Perception as well as provide written and oral reports PS 309/309H Tests and Measurements survey, and experimental research tech- A psychological and biological study of on contemporary research on the interac- A consideration of the theory, develop- niques, and drawing inferences through the many sensory modalities and their tion of behavior and health. Prerequisite: ment, and application of testing. Construc- data analysis. Prerequisite: Psychology perceptual mechanisms. Emphasis will Psychology 101. Credit, 3 hours. tion of tests for use in classrooms will 101, 200, plus 9 hours in Psychology be on the human adult, but there will be PS 304 Educational Psychology be emphasized, as well as intelligence, courses. Credit, 3 hours. some treatment of developmental aspects Theories of learning, memory, cognition, achievement, aptitude, and personality PS 319W Experimental Thesis and the sensory apparatus of other species, and education, with an emphasis on ap- measures. The course is designed to pro- Using the hypothesis and research method as well as clinical aspects of the sensory plication in the classroom. Designed for vide a good basic understanding of testing developed in PS 318W Research Methods, impaired. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. the prospective teacher, this course is also from the perspective of both the test de- the student will obtain approval from the Credit, 3 hours. appropriate for prospective psychologists signer and the test user, and is designed for Institutional Review Board for the re- PS 213 Dynamics of Small-Group and counselors. (Same as Education 307.) prospective educators, psychologists, and search, collect data, analyze the data using Interaction Prerequisite: Psychology 101. Credit, 3 counselors. (Same as Education 309 and a statistical software program, record the Theoretical approaches to group work hours. Human Resource 309.) Credit, 3 hours. results, and discuss the implications of intervention and small group dynamics PS 305/305H Learning and Memory PS 311/311H Cognitive Psychology those results. Students will be encouraged and an introduction to group therapy. Vari- Major theoretical approaches and scien- This course is a survey of the theories and to present their research at a psychology ous group methods and therapies will be tific contributions to the understanding of research in the field of cognitive psychol- conference. In addition, part of the course explored through lectures, demonstrations human learning and memory. Classical, ogy, including information-processing work will include coverage of statistical and participation in a group setting. Pre- operant, and social learning paradigms will theory, attention and memory theories, concepts appropriate for advanced data requisite: Psychology 101, Credit, 3 hours. be a focus. Traditional and current models semantic organization and categorization, analysis. Prerequisite: PS 318W Research PS 301 Introduction to Counseling of memory will be discussed. Prerequisite: language, problem-solving, and creativity. Methods. Credit, 3 hours A variety of counseling techniques. Em- Psychology 101. Credit, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. Credit, 3 PS 320 The Exceptional Child hours. phasis is placed on developing basic com- PS 306/306H Behavior Disorders This course includes the study of a variety munication skills in a therapeutic setting. PS 314/314H Biopsychology A survey of theory, research, and diagnos- of disabilities that afflict school-age chil- The student is expected to demonstrate The biological processes underlying tic criteria pertaining to psychopathology. dren and youth. Attention will be given to proficiency in interpersonal relations by behavior of organisms. The course will This course will examine the historical their special problems of adjustment and the end of the course. Prerequisite: Psy- examine the nervous system at the level precedents of abnormal psychology, and adaptation. Additional emphasis will be chology 101. Credit, 3 hours. of the neuron and synapse, subsystems review current strategies in diagnosis and placed on techniques and resources for PS 302 Systems and Theories of within the brain, and the brain itself. treatment of mental disorder. The present assisting these children to maximize their Des c riptions
Counseling and Psychotherapy An attempt will be made to relate these Course revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical respective potentialities. (Same as Educa- Varied approaches to counseling and levels and systems to behavior (as far as tion 320.) Credit, 3 hours. psychotherapy with emphasis upon both Manual of Mental Disorders will be a is currently known). Since this is a rela- Course PS 323 Organizational Behavior focus. Prerequisite: Psychology 101 and/ Des c riptions theory and techniques involved in the vari- tively new science, many current issues A study of the determinants of behavior or permission of the Instructor. Credit, 3 ous approaches. Prerequisite: Psychology will be discussed as they arise. Prereq- at the individual, interpersonal, group, hours. 101. Credit, 3 hours. uisite: Psychology 101. Credit, 3 hours. intergroup, and interorganizational levels. PS 303 Health Psychology PS 307/307H Social Psychology PS 318W Research Methods in (Same as Business Administration 323.) Health Psychology is the scientific study of This course will examine social influence Psychology (Formally PS 317) Prerequisite: Business Administration 300 psychological factors that relate to health as a determinant of behavior. Emphasis An introduction to descriptive, correla- Credit, 3 hours. enhancement, disease prevention, safety, will be placed on the cultural diversity tional, and experimental psychological PS 400/400H Theories of Personality and rehabilitation. This course explores of society and how culture affects social research methods and corresponding Major theories of personality and the the relation of lifestyle behavior and both behavior. In addition, the power of the situ- statistical concepts. Topics include ethical factors involved in the development of mental and physical health. Students will ation to dictate behavior will be stressed. considerations in research, the scientific personality. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. keep a wellness log of their own behaviors Credit, 3 hours. method, hypothesis testing, observational Credit, 3 hours.
202 203 psychology/RELIGION religion
PS 406 Evolutionary Psychology PS 480 Field Work in Psychology While required for first year participants the development of Eastern Orthodox in the Christian Education and Leadership Faith, Medieval Church in Europe, and The primary assumption is that the human This course allows a student to gain ex- Program, the course is open to all students. trends and developments leading up to the mind and human behavioral predisposi- perience in a professional setting. The Credit, 3 hours Protestant Reformation. Credit, 3 hours. tions have been shaped by the process of student must work under the supervision RE 226 Christian Heritage II natural selection throughout our evolution- of a professional who agrees to serve as RE 204 Spiritual Formation II This course is a study of the growth and ary past. Students will examine complex supervisor. It is the student’s responsibility Introduces students to an array of classic spiritual disciplines in the Christian tradi- spread of the Christian faith from 1500 cross cultural issues such as sexual attrac- to find a placement site that will provide A.D. up to the present day. Topics will tion, reproductive strategies, aggression, the field work experience. A minimum of tion conducive to spiritual formation and growth; includes scheduled devotions, su- include the main groups of the Protestant happiness and child rearing practices from 125 hours is required to earn 3 credits, or Reformation, Catholic Counter-refor- an evolutionary perspective. Theoretical a minimum of 250 hours is required for 6 pervised mission work, a weekly seminar, and individual sessions with the instructor. mation, and spread and growth in North positions and research from evolutionary credits. Prerequisites include Junior or Se- America and other lands beyond Europe. psychology and related disciplines, such nior status, a declared psychology major, a While required for first year participants in the Christian Education and Leadership Credit, 3 hours. as comparative psychology, physical an- psychology GPA of 3.25, permission of the Program, the course is open to all students. RE 240 Models & Methods of thropology, and behavioral ecology will psychology department, and a minimum of Credit, 3 hours Christian Leadership be examined in this course. Prerequisites: 18 credit hours in Psychology and PS 318. Integrates contemporary models of orga- Psychology 101, 307 and 318. Credit, 3 Credit, 3 hours. RE 205 Christian Ethics and Contemporary Issues nizational leadership with the historically hours. core values of Christianity in an effort to COURSE OFFERINGS IN Examines the foundations of moral PS 407 History and Systems of arrive at conceptual models of leadership RELIGION decision-making and the impact of critical Psychology which may be applied in any organiza- Modern psychology draws its heri- RE 201 Science and Religion reasoning from a Christian perspective on a variety of contemporary social issues. tional setting. Credit, 3 hours. tage largely from philosophy and the An examination of the interrelationship be- RE 301 The Koran and The Bible tween science and religion. The historical Prerequisite: EN102 with a grade of “C” biological and physical sciences. In this A comparative survey of the holy texts course, students review the scientific and and present-day impact of religion on sci- or better or EN103H or permission of instructor. Credit, 3 hours. of Judaism, Christianity & Islam. Topics philosophical contributions that resulted entific discovery and practice will be cov- RE 210 World Religions include beliefs about God, Muhammad, in contemporary behavioral science. The ered, along with the corresponding influ- Moses, Jesus, Abraham, Salvation, Holy A study of the common aspects of religion, diverse branches of modern psychology ence of science on religious thought. Open War and Afterlife. Emphasis will be followed by an examination of the five ma- can then be understood as they relate to to both science and non-science majors. placed on reading the primary texts and jor world religions. (Offered as needed.) each other and to the culture of the student. (Same as Science 201.) Credit, 3 hours. understanding the various interpretations Credit, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status, PS RE202 Life and Letters of Paul each tradition has made of those texts. 101 and at least one additional Psychology Examines the life and writings of Paul RE 221 The Old Testament Credit, 3 hours. Des c riptions found in the canon of New Testament This course is a survey of the Hebrew course. Credit, 3 hours. RE303 Hebrews and the General Course PS 452W Contemporary Issues in scripture. Particular attention is given to Scriptures. The approach to a particular Epistles Psychology (formerly PS 405) his treatment of a variety of topics, such topic may be historical, literary, and/or
Course This courses covers the NT book of He- This is the capstone course in the Psychol- as justification, the church, the Holy Spirit, theological. Credit, 3 hours. Des c riptions brews as well as those books referred to ogy major. This course is a student-driven predestination, civil government, equality RE 222/RE222H The New Testament as the General Epistles (James, 1,2 Peter, seminar in which students lead and partici- of the sexes, poverty, and Christian unity, This course analyzes the process by which 1, 2, 3 John, and Jude). Credit, 3 hours. pate in discussions about current themes and their influence on Western culture. the New Testament was formed, the nature RE 401H A Study of Jesus and issues in psychology. Students will Credit, 3 hours. and characteristics of its various types of A study of the person of Jesus in the light read, review and discuss current journal RE 203 Spiritual Formation I literature, and its life and thought. Credit, of the Gospels; an interpretation of the articles and book chapters on various Introduces students to an array of classic 3 hours. christological controversies up to Chal- topics germane to the present study of spiritual disciplines in the Christian tradi- RE 225 Christian Heritage I cedon; an investigation of some recent psychology. Writing will be emphasized. tion conducive to spiritual formation and A study of the rise and growth of Chris- attempts to understand Jesus in our con- Prerequisite: Senior status or permission growth; includes scheduled devotions, su- tianity through 1500 A.D. Topics will temporary historical context. Prerequisite: of the instructor; PS 318 and PS 305 or pervised mission work, a weekly seminar, include origins in the first century A.D. EN 101, Honors Program, or permission PS 311. Credit, 3 hours. and individual sessions with the instructor. spread and growth in the Roman Empire, of instructor.
204 205 science/SOCIOLOGY/SPANISH spanish/social work
COURSE OFFERINGS IN SCIENCE influence of science on religious thought. for students with no prior training in Span- COURSE OFFERINGS IN SOCIAL Open to both science and non-science ish or who need to review the basics of WORK SC 101 Physical Geology majors. (same as Religion 201.) Credit, the language before taking a higher level A descriptive course at the introductory 3 hours. course. Credit, 3 hours. SW 101/SW 101 H Introduction to the level designed to provide an understand- SC 203 Great Themes of Science SP 102 Elementary Spanish II Helping Professions ing of internal and external forces which This course will present an overview of the A review and continuation of SP101 with This course will introduce the students shape the earth. Mineral studies and a major recent advances across the various additional attention to Hispanic culture. to the various helping professions. The brief survey of historical geology are subdivisions of science, and is especially Prerequisite: SP101, prior training in student will explore the expectations of the also included. Three hours of lecture and intended for non-majors of science. In Spanish, or permission of the instructor. generalist social worker by comparing and one two-hour laboratory a week. Lab fee. addition, the various philosophies and Credit, 3 hours. contrasting other helping profession disci- Credit, 4 hours. techniques that comprise the methodology SP 105 Conversational Spanish plines. A focus will be placed on profes- SC 130 Planets, Stars, and Galaxies of science will be explored, along with a sionalism, communication, documentation (w/lab) brief look at the history of each subfield Provides immediate access to functional and ethics. Credit, 3 hours. An introductory liberal arts astronomy of science discussed. Credit, 3 hours. language skills in occupational or work SW 203 Introduction to Social Work course covering the following basic con- place areas. Introduces vocabulary, as a Profession cepts: gravity and other cosmic forces; COURSE OFFERINGS IN phrases, and grammar that will enable planets, moons, and the solar system; SOCIOLOGY students to participate in basic workplace This course will cover the concept of conversations on specific topics. Specific generalist social work practice as a nature and evolution of the sun and other SO 201 Introduction to Sociology features of Hispanic culture will also be profession. Emphasis is on social work stars; structure of galaxies and the uni- An examination of social structures and introduced. Although the focus is on oral with special populations such as ethnic verse. The laboratory will incorporate processes; emphasis is placed upon Ameri- minorities, women, aged, and welfare both measurements and observations of can social institutions, particularly in terms and aural skills, the course also has writing to work recipients with children. Focus astronomical phenomena, including ce- of their functions and dysfunctions in and grammar components. No previous lestial navigation, telescope observation, society. Credit, 3 hours. experience with Spanish is necessary. is on social work values, knowledge and classroom experiments. Three hours SO 201H Introduction to Sociology Maybe placed in form of general education base, goals, and the roles of the social of lecture and one laboratory per week. In addition to course material studied in requirement. Credit, 3 hours. worker in society. Credit, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Mathematics 110 or higher the regular introductory course, honors SP 201 Intermediate Spanish I SW 204/SW 204 H Social Welfare (except MA 200). Lab fee. Credit, 4 hours. students will read extensively in current A systematic review of the structures of Programs and Policy SC 131 Planets, Stars, and Galaxies sociological literature. A seminar format Spanish in addition to practice in the use This course will examine the history of (w/o lab) will be used. Credit, 3 hours. of those structures in written and spoken social welfare, including the values, be- Des c riptions An introductory liberal arts astronomy SO 202 Contemporary Social form. Prerequisite: 2 semesters of college liefs, and attitudes that have shaped the Course course covering the following basic con- Problems Spanish, or permission of the instructor. social welfare institution. The course will Course cepts: gravity and other cosmic forces; A study of selected social problems af- Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours. also provide the generalist social worker Des c riptions planets, moons, and the solar system; fecting contemporary American life. SP 202 Intermediate Spanish II a comprehensive view of diverse social nature and evolution of the sun and other Problems such as crime, poverty, unem- A continuation of SP201 designed to issues such as substandard housing, poor stars; structure of galaxies and the uni- ployment, health care, environmental health care coverage, inadequate social verse. Prerequisite: Mathematics 110 or develop linguistic proficiency and conver- pollution, urban areas, and discrimination higher (except MA 200). Credit, 3 hours. sational competence in Spanish through security programs, and populations at are examined. Credit, 3 hour. SC 201W/201H Science and Religion reading, writing, listening, and speaking risk. The student will be afforded the assignments utilizing Spanish literary opportunity to garner further knowledge An examination of the interrelationship COURSE OFFERINGS IN SPANISH between science and religion. The histori- works, newspapers, video productions, of the political and economic factors that cal and present-day impact of religion on SP 101/101H Elementary Spanish I and television broadcasts. Prerequisite: affect social welfare policy and planning, scientific discovery and practice will be An introduction to the sounds and struc- SP201 or permission of the instructor. as well as social and economic justice. covered, along with the corresponding tures of the Spanish language. Designed Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours.
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SW 205W Human Behavior and the SW 207 Gerontology SW 212 Child Maltreatment and SW 301 Social Work Intervention: Social Environment I This is an introductory course that focuses Family Preservation Individuals, Families, and Small Groups This course will present an overview on social work practice with older adults. The first course in the Child Welfare Ser- Focus of this first intervention course is from a systems/ecological approach of It covers the knowledge, skills, and val- vices Certification emphasizes the causes the nature of helping and the helping rela- the life cycle of human development from ues needed for the effective social work and effects of the maltreatment of children. tionship. Beginning skills in interviewing, The skills needed in professional develop- conception to later adulthood. The course practice when serving older adults and establishing professional relationships, their families. The course concentrates on ment include the treatment methods at all will concentrate on the cognitive, social, communication skills, recording skills, the bio-psycho-social-spiritual change as levels. The student will examine methods emotional, and physiological theories of and problem solving are studied within a it occurs in the aging process. Additional used to evaluate issues, implement and strength- based systems approach. Use of human behavior. Focus will be on detail- thematic units will include diversity, sub- complete assessment tools needed in case assessment skills that include knowledge ing the various developmental stages of stance abuse, neglect, and advanced direc- work. Students will learn to implement the conception through young adulthood (later tives. Credit 3, hours. beginning social work roles required in regarding the use of genograms and eco- adolescence). The part that socioeconomic, SW 208W Human Behavior and the caring for families in need. Credit, 3 hours. grams in family assessment and treatment gender, and cultural diversity plays in the Social Environment II SW 214 Out of Home Care and are taught. Special attention is given to normative processes of socialization of With a focus on the generalist perspective, Permanency Planning generalist social work practice with special children within family contexts will also this course examines the individual in The second course in the child welfare cer- populations and diverse family groups. be discussed. This course is designed to social systems that include family groups, tification program focuses on out-of-home Enrollment is restricted to Social Work familiarize the prospective social worker, community organizations, culture, and care and the achievement of permanency majors. Prerequisites: Social Work 0001, psychologist, counselor, or teacher with society. Human behavior within these sys- for children in care. Students will learn 203, 204, 205, and 208. Credit, 3 hours. knowledge of normative patterns of human tems and the behavior of the systems as en- roles of child welfare workers in achiev- SW 302 Social Work Specialized behavior and to provide the tools to assess tities are studied. Focus is on system prob- ing safety, well being and permanency Groups for appropriate individual developmental lems such as overload within health care for children out-of-home care. Students The focus of this second intervention functioning of infants, children, adoles- systems, juvenile and adult criminal sys- will learn the value of and responsibilities tems, public school systems, etc. Further course is theoretical approaches to group cents, and their families. Prerequisites: for interagency collaboration for child emphasis is on how these problems effect work and group dynamics. The course Social Work 203 (pre or co-requisite). welfare workers with the legal system in introduces group process and basic group all systems globally and on the cognitive, order to assure the safety permanency, Credit, 3 hours. psychological, cultural, and environmental skills. Various types of group therapies and well-being of children. Recruitment, SW 206 The Influence of Sexual impact of systems on individuals and the selection, and preparation of foster and and alternate methods are demonstrated Factors on Behavior outcomes in relation to social and eco- adoptive families are also addressed. through lectures, demonstrations, role- This course will provide the generalist nomic justice. Prerequisites: Social Work Credit, 3 hours. play, and participation in practice settings. practice social worker with the follow- 203 (pre or co-requisite).Credit, 3 hours. Des c riptions SW 230 Social Work Ethics Course content includes work with the ing: introduction to the study of human SW 209 Practice with Culturally Course This course will cover the NASW Codes following groups: minority, grief manage- sexual behaviors with particular attention Diverse Populations of Ethics and the SC Code of Laws as they ment, self help, therapy, feminist interven- Course paid to the issue of gender development; The course explores the differences and apply to social work practice. Emphasis is tion, family therapy, domestic violence, Des c riptions premarital, marital, and postmarital sexual similarities of experiences, needs, and beliefs of diverse populations and pro- on six standards within the NASW Code of and groups supporting diverse populations. patterns; birth-control; sexual dysfunc- Ethics. In Addition to the South Carolina tion; cross-cultural sexual patterns; sexu- vides a theoretical foundation from which Course content enables students to learn to develop differential assessment and Code of Regulations (Unannotated) Cur- respect for diversity, confidentiality, a code ally transmitted diseases; and alternative rent through State Register Volume 30, intervention skills essential to culturally of ethics, and respect for minorities. Stu- sexual life styles. This course will explore Issue 9, effective September 22, 2006, sensitive practice. Emphasis is on patterns dents will learn to implement and evaluate the interaction between psychosocial, bio- and dynamics of discrimination, economic pages 110-120. Principles of Professional logical, and environmental factors as they deprivation, and injustice. This includes Ethics 1-17. Focus is on social work values change in organizations, communities, influence sexual attitudes and expression discussion of the social consequences that and ethics as they relate to the knowledge and the political arena in relationship to and their influence on social and economic follow oppression of minorities, women, base, goals, and the roles of the generalist the NASW Code of Ethics. Prerequisites: justice. (Same as Psychology 202) Credit, gays, lesbians, disabled, and all popula- social worker in society. Prerequisites: EN Social Work 0001, 203, 204, 205, and 208. 3 hours. tions at risk. Credit, 3 hours. 102 or EN 103. Credit, 3 hours. Credit, 3 hours.
208 209 social work theatre
SW 304 Social Work Intervention: to give students a greater appreciation of COURSE OFFERINGS IN course stresses teamwork and focuses the research process. This course marks an on the way each part of play produc- Large Groups and Community THEATRE ARTS introduction to knowledge, skills, and ap- tion fits into the whole. Credit, 3 hours. Organization plications of qualitative and quantitative TH 101 Drama Appreciation TH 111, 114-115 Experiential Theatre This third intervention course examines research for social work practice. Enroll- A general survey course designed to Practicum in theatre production involv- generalist social work practice with ment is restricted to Social Work majors. stimulate awareness and appreciation ing the student’s participation in a play groups and large systems. Students ex- Prerequisites: Mathematics/Psychology of dramatic art. Areas of exploration in- as a technician or in some other capacity plore specific change models while work- 200. Credit, 3 hours. clude theatre history, dramatic literature as approved by the instructor. (May be ing with organizations and communities, SW 420a, 420b Field Practicum (modern and classic), and elements of repeated for a total of four credit hours.) including the global community. Organi- The student will spend approximately production. (Same as English 212.). Pre- Credit, 1 hour. zational operations, internal functioning, three to four days a week (for a total of requisite: English 102 or 103H. Credit, TH 111, 114-115A, Credit, 0 hours. and linkages with other communities are 400 clock hours) as a social work intern 3 hours. TH 116 Fundamentals of Makeup studied. Special attention is given to the in a social service agency under the su- TH 102 Acting: Basics This course will provide students with pervision of a professional social worker. a working knowledge of how to design role of politics; the effect of politics on This introductory level acting course cov- Field Practicum is accompanied by a and implement theatrical makeup for the social workers, clients, human services ers the principles of warm-ups, individual weekly one hour seminar and/or meeting stage. Students will be able to do a variety agencies, and strategies to effect change inventory, Stanislavsky system, character with the Field Practicum Coordinator on of old age makeup techniques including in the political arena. Students use critical analysis, and rehearsal procedure. The thinking skills to assess, implement, and campus or other designated site. Prereq- two-dimensional and three dimensional aim of the course is to introduce the stu- evaluate change in large groups, organi- uisites: Senior standing and fulfillment applications. Students will be able to do dent to the skills needed to develop as an zations, and communities, including the of requirements for Field Practicum. a variety of street makeup techniques actor, as well as to make the student more global communities. Students will further Requirements include completion of all and will be able to alter their appearance aware of how he or she presents his or acknowledge economic, social, and politi- general education and social work major through two-dimensional shading and cal injustices and will learn to recognize required courses. Credit, 6 hours each. her self on stage and off. Credit, 3 hours. highlighting as well as three-dimensional TH 103 History of Theatre and use appropriate skills to empower op- Note: Field applications and all associ- prosthetics. Credit, 3 hours. A study in theatre history looks at the pressed groups using a systems approach. ated paperwork must be received at the TH 120 Fundamentals of Costuming interrelationship of theatre and society, fo- Enrollment is restricted to Social Work Limestone College Social Work Depart- This course will provide students with cusing on dramatic literature and original majors. Prerequisites: Social Work 0001, ment in Gaffney, SC for approval by the a working knowledge of how to design documents as “artifacts” within a given 203, 204, 205, and 208. Credit, 3 hours. Director of the Social Work Program. and implement costumes for the theatrical SW 310 Domestic Violence culture. An exploration of theatre history stage. Students will be able to analyze a If a deadline date falls on the weekend, This course explores the social, character, seeks to establish a cultural context for script and create costume renderings that your deadline will become the last work- periods of drama, using art, music, and are appropriate to that analysis. Students Des c riptions
and societal causes of domestic violence. Course ing or weekday of the month. Special consideration is given to spouse social historical data to clarify the artistic will have a working knowledge of color abuse and child abuse. Prevention, treat- FIELD START DATES AND DEAD- modes of thought in various periods of theory as well as a basic understanding Course ment methods, and social policy questions LINES: time. Credit 3 hours. of the history of Western Fashion. Credit, Des c riptions are the core of the course. This course STATEWIDE: SESSION 1&2 (Jan - TH 110 Fundamentals of Play 3 hours. is intended for academically advanced Apr). The deadline for this session Production TH 122 Fundamentals of Lighting students. Prerequisite: Social Work 204 of field is Nov 30 An introductory course in theatre, begin- This course will provide students with a or permission of the instructor. Credit, STATEWIDE: SESSION 4&5 (Jul - ning with play selection and ending with working knowledge of how to design and 3 hours. Oct). The deadline for this session an artistically successful production. A implement lighting for the stage. Students SW 350 Social Work Research is May 31 clear and concise study of each requisite will be able to analyze a script and design This course examines the role of research GAFFNEY ONLY: SESSION 5&6 skill in between -- acting, scenery, light- a working lighting plot that illustrates from a Social Work perspective. Students (Late Aug - Early December). The ing, makeup, costuming, sound, audition- that analysis through light. Students will are taught how data is collected, analyzed, deadline for this session is prior to ing, and theatre business -- takes students be able to identify and utilize a variety of interpreted, and presented. Terminology the last day of the preceding spring behind the scenes of a play and introduces lighting fixtures common to the contem- and methodology are emphasized in order semester. them to each production element. The porary stage. Credit, 3 hours.
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TH 201 Performance Studies TH 301 Gender and Race as it will allow the students to contextualize will acquaint students with the rich Performance Studies is an interdisciplin- Performance these works into their own artistic expe- tapestry of history including Vaudeville, Broadway, the West End, and even the ary course that explores post-modern the- In this course, students explore perfor- rience; and ultimately provide students with the skills needed to create their movies. Students will be able to analyze atre styles. This beginner course focuses mances of cultural diversity. Students own plays. The course is designed for a variety of musical genres and recognize on how our everyday lives and experi- study numerous performances that ex- the novice playwright, but because the key historic movements both musically ences can be looked at as performances. In plore identities of race and gender. They course is primarily a writing workshop, it and textually. Prerequisites: EN 101, 102, this non-traditional theatre class, students will also learn how individuals perform is suitable for the more advanced writer. or 103 Credit, 3 hours. will develop their creative impulses and race and gender every day, even when TH 401W Dramatic Criticism bring their imaginations to life on stage Credit, 3 hours. they are not on a formal stage. Also, TH 309 Advanced Stage Design This course will allow students to build through three major subject areas: 1) on analytical and directing skills gained students will discover more about their This course gives advanced students an Songs and Poetry as Performance, 2) Oral in previous courses to direct a fully- personal diversity through individual and opportunity to develop skills in a major History (Story Telling) as Performance, group performances. Credit, 3 hours. produced one-act play for the Limestone and 3) Performance Art. field of theatrical design which might in- TH 302 Acting: Style College Theatre. Prerequisites: Theatre (Same as English 213) Credit, 3 hours. clude set design, lighting design, costume 307 or permission of the instructor. Advanced acting students will develop TH 202 Acting: Voice and design, and/or sound design. Prerequisite: Credit, 3 hours. skills in the different acting styles needed Performance Theatre 110 or permission of the instruc- TH 405 Shakespeare in Performance to perform in plays by authors such as This course provides the opportunity for tor. Credit, 3 hours. The course examines Shakespeare's plays Sophocles, Moliere, and Shakespeare. the student actor to continue developing TH 310 Musical Theatre Performance not only through the text but also (and Students will continue to develop vocal II both voice and body. In addition, this primarily) through the observation of and physical skills, as well as their ana- Building on the skills they learned in the course will provide the needed training to varied artistic and scholarly interpreta- audition for a variety of theatrical produc- lytical abilities. Credit, 3 hours. previous Musical Theatre performance class, students will branch out from solo tions in film and performance. Students tions. Credit, 3 hours. TH 303 Musical Theatre Performance I will also learn how the examination of TH 203 Improvisation This course provides students with a work and sing with partners, trios, and quartets. They will do scene work and the Shakespeare text as an actor will add This course will familiarize the student strong background in the history of continue to work on creating compelling insight and appreciation nearly impossible with a variety of improvisational games musical theatre from its inception in the and exciting characters. Prerequisites: in any other way. Additionally students and techniques. As in the television pro- stages on the United States to the newest TH102 and MU119, TH 303 or by instruc- will learns how through historical and gram, Whose Line is it Anyway?, Students musicals taking place all over the world. tor permission. Credit, 3 hours. sociological context, Shakespeare’s plays will learn to compete in this humorous, In addition, students swill be trained in TH 312 Junior Qualifier can be approached in such a way as to instantaneous, and always unexpected musical performance techniques and per-
Technical track students will compile a provide a richer theatrical experience for Des c riptions format. Class projects include building form a ballad, a comic song, and a duet.
portfolio of their design work up to this both performer and audience. Primarily Course stock characters, learning various improv Prerequisites: TH 102 and MU 119 or by point as well as complete a new project of the course will show performers how to games, learning how to open and close a instructor permission. Credit, 3 hours. some breadth and scope. An exhaustive
Course approach Shakespeare’s work through a scene, working in groups, and interme- TH 307 Directing written analysis of their current project as Des c riptions diate and advanced comic techniques. This course will allow students to learn variety of approaches in order to create well as their growth will also be required. deeper and more vibrant performances. Credit, 1 hours. the art and craft of directing. Students will Performance tracks students will present Credit, 3 hours. TH 204 Acting : Audition read and analyze plays, develop important a thirty-sixty minute recital of all of their TH 407 Advanced Directing This course will provide students with a practical and analytical skills, and finally performative work plus a new selection of working knowledge of how to audition direct a ten-minute play. Prerequisites: two short scenes (five minutes each) and This course will allow students to build for theatre, film, and musicals. Students Theatre 102 or permission of the instruc- one longer monologue (2-3 minute. An on analytical and directing skills gained will be able to construct and effective tor. Credit, 3 hours. exhaustive written analysis of their cur- in previous courses to direct a fully- resume, no what to look for in a headshot, TH 308W Playwriting rent project as well as their growth will produced one-act play for the Limestone learn how to choose and present audition This course will familiarize the students also be required. Credit, 3 hours. College Theatre. Prerequisites: Theatre materials, and how to master the “cold with the most recent and admirable writ- TH 319 History of Musical Theatre 307 or permission of the instructor. reading.” Credit, 3 hours. ing occurring in the contemporary theatre; The History of Musical Theatre course Credit, 3 hours.
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TH 480 Student Production Lab FACULTY, STAFF and This course provides the opportunity administration for advanced students who may want to FACULTY direct, act, write, design, and/or produce Brian F. Ameling (2002) �������������������������������Assistant Professor of Computer Science theatrical productions. These workshop Chair, Division of Natural Sciences (2011-2015) productions will augment the regular Chair, Department of Computer Science Limestone College Theatre. All produc- B.S., M.S., Bowling Green State University. tions must be overseen by the faculty. Carrie P. Ameling (2002) ���������������������������������Associate Professor of English/Theatre Prerequisites: Theatre 206 and Theatre B.F.A., Southwestern University; M.A., Ph.D., Bowling Green State University. 307 for directors; Theatre 206 for actors; Megan Anderson (2013)...... English and Interdisciplinary Studies Preceptor II Theatre 110 for designers; and Theatre B.A., Randolph-Macon Women's College; M.A., Gardner-Webb University. 308 for playwrights, or permission of the Justin P. Bailey (2011) ��������������������������������������������Associate Professor of Psychology instructor. Credit, 3 hours. Chair, Department of Psychology B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Truman State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University. Timothy F. Baxter-Ferguson (2000) ��������������������������������� Professor of English/Theatre . Director of Theatre B.A., University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Dakota. Frank H. Bellevue III (2012) ���������������������������������������������������Homozel Mickel Daniel Associate Professor of Chemistry; Chair, Department of Chemistry B.S., Bates College; M.S., Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Scott D. Berry (1994) ���������������������������������������������������������������������Professor of Physics B.A., Albion College; Ph.D., The University of Tennessee. Sarah Elizabeth Beveliaque-Thomas (2013)...... English Preceptor I B.S., University of South Carolina/Spartanburg; M.A., Middleburg College. Adam N. Blalock (2013) �������������������������...... Instructor of Physical Education/ C our s e Strength and Conditioning D e s cription B.S., Murray State University; M.S., A.T. Still University.
Vanessa D. Boatright (2000) ���������������������������������Social Work Preceptor I (Kingstree) Faculty, Sta ff and B.S., Morris College; M.S.W., University of South Carolina. admini s tration Daniel R. Bowman (2014)...... Instructor of Criminal Justice B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Central Florida. Stephen Burgess (2004, 2008) ������������������������������Social Work Preceptor I (Columbia) B.A., Limestone College; M.S.W., University of South Carolina. Patrick K. Carney (2014)...... Associate Professor of Music Education/ Director of Bands B.A., M.M., Ph.D., Florida State University; M.S., Syracuse University.
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Maria Felicia Cavallini (2005) ������������������������������������ Professor of Physical Education Carolyn A. Ford (2003) ������������������������������������������������������� Associate Professor of Art; B.A., Rice University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; Chair, Department of Art Ed.D, University of Houston. B.F.A., Middle Tennessee State University; M.F.A.,Washington State University. Cindy A. Cavanaugh (2009) �����������������������Associate Professor of Physical Education S. Gary French (2002) ���������������������������������� English and Communications Preceptor I B.S., Western Illinois University; M.S., Utah State University; B.A., M.A., University of South Carolina. Ed.D., University of Georgia. Vanessa B. Fulbright (2002)...... Assistant Professor of Physical Education Reed M. Chewning (2007) ������������������������������������������������������������ Instructor of English Chair, Department of Physical Education, B.A., Wofford College; M.A., Converse College. Athletic Training and Sport Management, Director of Athletic Training Education Program.. Theresa Coates (2012) ...... Assistant Professor of Business Administration B.A., Webster University; M.B.A., University of Minnesota; B.S., Mars Hill College; M.A., Gardner-Webb University. Ph.D. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Karen W. Gainey (1994) ���������������������������� Montague McMillan Professor of English, Executive Vice President/Vice President for Academic Affairs Andrew K. Cook (2006)...... Associate Professor of Business Administration B.S., West Virginia Institute of Technology; M.B.A., Gardner-Webb University; B.A., Clemson University; M.A., California State Polytechnic University; D.B.A., Argosy University. Ph.D., University of Tulsa. Yan Gong (2008)...... Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeffrey B. Cook (2008) ������������������������������������������������������History Preceptor II (Greer) B.A., Fairmont State College; M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia University. B.S., M.S., Tsinghua University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University. Kertrina A. Graham (2003) ���������������������...... Assistant Professor of Social Work John V. Crangle (1998) �������������������������������������������������������Business Law, History, and (Florence/Kingstree) Political Science Preceptor I (Columbia) B.A., Virginia Union University; M.S.W., University of South Carolina. A.B., University of South Dakota; M.A., University of New Hampshire; Ph.D., J.D., University of South Carolina. Timothy S. Hanshaw (2003)...... Associate Professor of Social Work Associate Director of Field Placement (Upstate) Charles J. Cunning (1995) ������������������������������������������������������ Professor of Psychology B.A., Marshall University; M.S.W., Radford University. B.S., Ohio State University; M.A., University of Montana; Ph.D., University of Iowa. Mary Beth Harllee (1997)....Associate Professor of Social Work (Florence/Kingstree) Terrance L. Cusaac (2007) ����������������Business Administration Preceptor I (Columbia) B.A., Catawba College; M.Ed., University of North Carolina/Charlotte; B.S., Benedict College; M.A., Troy State University; Ph.D., Capella University. M.S.W., University of South Carolina. Ronald Dickerson (2011)...... Assistant Professor of Social Work (Charleston). Kim T. Harris (2008) ...... Business Administration Preceptor II (Columbia) B.A. Limestone College; M.S.W. University of South Carolina; B.S., University of South Carolina; M.B.A., Webster University. Ph.D., Capella University. Harry H. "Chip" Hill, Jr. (1985) �������������������������������������������������������Professor of Music Svetlana Drachova-Strang (2012) ���������������� Assistant Professor of Computer Science B.M., Georgia State University; M.M., University of Michigan; B.S., Zaporozhye State University; M.A., M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University. D.M.A., University of South Carolina. John E. Eze (2014) ...... Business Administration and Economics Preceptor I Louie V. Hinson (2006) �����������������������������������������Social Work Preceptor I (Columbia)
B.S., Virginia Union University; M.A., Virginia State University; B.A., University of South Carolina; B.S.W., Limestone College; Faculty, Sta ff and admini s tration M.S., Central Michigan University. M.S.W., University of South Carolina. Stephen H. Fast (2009) ��������������������������������������������������������� Professor of Mathematics Henry P. Hiott (1998) ���������������������������������������������Associate Professor of Social Work Chair, Department of Mathematics Assistant Director of the Social Work Program B.A., University of Akron; M.A., University of North Carolina/Greensboro; B.S., College of Charleston; M.S.W., University of South Carolina. admini s tration ff and Sta Faculty, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Robert Honeman (2003) ����������������������������������������������������������������Professor of English Rhonda K. Fleming (1992) ������������������������� Assistant Professor of Physical Education B.S., Frostburg State University; M.A., Salisbury State University; B.S., Winthrop University; M.S., University of North Carolina/Greensboro. Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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Patricia A. Hoskins (2010) ����������������Assistant Professor of History/College Historian Bob D. Lewis (2003)...... Assistant Professor of Spanish and Religion Chair, Department of History and Geography . Chair, Department of Religion and Philosophy B.A., M.A., Eastern Kentucky University; Ph.D., Auburn University. B.A., University of Texas-Pan American; M.A., M.Th., Southern Christian University; D.Miss., Trinity International University. Mary Beth Hyatt (2011) ������������������������������������������Assistant Professor of Social Work B.S., Limestone College; M.S.W., University of South Carolina. Gary W. Light (2008)...... Religion and English Preceptor II (Columbia) B.A., M.A., Morehead State University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southern Baptist Kevin Ihetu (2014)...... Associate Professor of Accounting Theological Seminary. B.A., Texas State University; M.A. University of Alabama/Birmingham; Suzanne E. Lindley (2001) �����������������������������������������������������������Professor of Biology Ph.D., University of Phoenix. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama/Birmingham. Ismalizah Ismail (2011) ���������������������������� Assistant Professor, Director of the Library Debra K. Littlejohn (2008)...... Business Law and Sociology Preceptor II (Charleston) B.A., Indiana University; M.A. University of Pennsylvania; B.A., M.A., University of Tennessee; J.D., University of South Carolina. M.S.L.I.S, University of Illinois. Anne M. Lockwood (1999) ����������������������������������������������������������� Professor of English Jimmy R. Jarvis (2011)...... Mathematics and Mathematics Education Preceptor I B.A., Oberlin College; M.A., Duke University; Ph.D., University of North B.S., Mars Hill College; M.A., Gardner-Webb University. Carolina/Greensboro. Terry F. Jordan (2008) �������������������������������������������������������������������Religion Preceptor II Vipan K. Luthar (2013)..... Associate Professor of Business Administration/Marketing B.A., Gardner-Webb University; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological B.A., University of Wisconsin/Madison; M.B.A., University of Wisconsin/ Seminary; Ph.D., Trinity Theological Seminary. Whitewater; Ph.D. Argosy University. Zakevia Lewis-Kendrick (2014) ...... Social Work Preceptor I (Charleston) Timothy K. McDaniel (2014) ...... Business Administration Finance Preceptor I B.S., Limestone College; M.S.W., University of South Carolina. B.S., University of South Carolina; M.B.A., Winthrop University. Tonya R. Keller (2014)...... Business Management Preceptor I Tamara McGovern (2009) ��������������������������������������������� Assistant Professor of Biology B.S., Limestone College; M.B.A., Gardner-Webb University. B.A., University of Virginia; M.S., University of Houston; Keith J. Keppley (2012) ����������������������Assistant Professor of Business Administration Ph.D., Florida State University. B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Duquesne University; Russell A. Meade (2002) ������������������������������������� Business Administration Preceptor I Ph.D., Eastern University. . (Extended Campus Program) Austin "Chuck" Kuhn (1999) ������������������������������������������������� Professor of Social Work B.A., Adelphi University; J.D., St. John's University. Director of Field Placement (Midstate) Shelly Meyers (2005)...... Associate Professor of Elementary Education B.A., Salem College; M.S.W., West Virginia University; . Chair, Division of Education and Physical Education (2012-2016), Ph.D., University of South Carolina. Director of Teacher Education B.S., Missouri Valley College; M.S., Walden University; Shonese A. Lawhorn (2008) ������������������������������������������������������ Computer Science and Ed.D., Gardner-Webb University. Information Technology Preceptor II (Columbia) B.S., University of South Carolina; M.A., Webster University. Ellen Moore (2014)...... English Preceptor I
B.A., Limestone College; M.A., University of North Carolina/Charlotte Faculty, Sta ff and J. Randall Lawson (2001) ���������������������������������������������������������� Computer Science and admini s tration Information Technology Preceptor II Susan Moore (2004)...... Assistant Professor, Archivist/Acquisitions Librarian B.S., Limestone College; M.I.T. American Intercontinental University. B.A., Coker College; M.L.I.S, University of South Carolina. Paul R. LeFrancois (1985) ������������������������������������������������������Professor of Economics; Penelope E. Nall (2009)...... Assistant Professor of Business Administration Finance and Accounting/Healthcare Administration admini s tration Chair, Division of Professional Studies (2013-2017) ff and Sta Faculty, Chair, Department of Human Resource Management and B.S., M.B.A., Gardner-Webb University; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University. Healthcare Administration Christopher Neyen (2011)...... Assistant Professor of Studio Art/Graphic Design B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia University. B.F.A., School of Visual Arts; M.F.A., Academy of Art University.
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Randy Nichols (2011)...... Assistant Professor of Professional Communication Jonathan D. Sarnoff (2003)...... Professor of History Chair, Department of Communication and Interdisciplinary Studies B.A., State University of New York at Purchase; M.A., Lehigh University; B.A., Southeastern University; M.A., Rutgers University; Ph.D., Clemson University. Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi. Deitra C. Payne (2010)...... Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management Robert T. Sartwell (2013) ���������������������������������������������������������������� Science Preceptor I B.A., University of the District of Columbia, M.A., Bowie State University; B.A., M.A., American International College. Ph.D., Capella University. Michael M. Scharff (2006) �������������������������������������������������������� Associate Professor of Michelle C. Phillips-Meek (2013)...... Assistant Professor of Psychology Business Administration/Management; B.A., The College of New Jersey; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina. Chair, Department of Business, Economics, and International Studies Gena E. Poovey (1993) �����������������������������Professor of Choral/Vocal Music Education B.A., B.S., Citadel; M.B.A., Syracuse University; D.M., University of Phoenix. Chair, Division of Arts and Letters (2013-2017); Chair, Department of Music Chair, Department of Theatre, Director of Choral Activities. Paula K. Schubert (2010)...... Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education B.A., Pfeiffer College; M.M., Southern Methodist University; B.S., University of Missouri; M.Ed., Berry College; Ph.D., Clemson University. D.M.A., University of South Carolina. Keya Simon (2010) �����������������������������Business Administration Preceptor I (Florence) Jackie A. Puckett (2000) �������������������������...... Associate Professor of Social Work B.A., Limestone College; M.A., Webster University; Ph.D. Argosy University. Associate Dean/Director of the Social Work Program; Luciana Singleton (2013) ��������������������������������������������������������Mathematics Preceptor I B.S., Clinch Valley College; M.S.W., University of Tennessee. B.S., University of Sao Paulo; M.A.T., Webster University. Erin M. Pushman (2001) ����������������������������������������������� Associate Professor of English Steven A. Smith (1987)...... Associate Professor, Technical Services Librarian Director, Writing Center/OWL and Achieving Writing Excellence Program. B.A., Limestone College; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina. B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., University of North Carolina/Charlotte; M.F.A., Queens University. Albert F. Spencer (2000) ��������������������������������������������� Professor of Physical Education Dawn S. Ranns (2003) �������������������������������� Assistant Professor of Physical Education B.S., Slippery Rock State College; M.S., M.S.L.S., Clarion University; Coordinator of Athletic Training Clinical Education. Ph.D., Florida State University. B.A. Limestone College; M.A., Furman University. Wenbin Tang (2008)...... Assistant Professor of Business Administration/Finance Jay Ratliff (2012)...... Assistant Professor of Chemistry B.S., University of Science and Technology; B.A., Renmin University of China; B.S., Illinois Wesleyan University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina. M.A., University of Mississippi; Ph.D., University of Mississippi. Mark A. Reger (2008) �������������������������������������������������������������������Professor of English, Scott M. Tanner (2014)...... Assistant Professor of Biology Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs/ B.S., Ph.D, Indiana University. Dean of Extended Campus Programs Carole R. Taylor (2005) �������������������������������� History and Political Science Preceptor I B.A., M.A., University of Missouri/St. Louis; B.A., Limestone College; M.A.T., Winthrop University. Ph.D.,University of Missouri/Columbia. David B. Thompson (1993) �������������������������������������������������������������Professor of Music Alex B. Richardson (2000) ������������������������������������������������������������Professor of English
B.A., Limestone College; M.M., D.M.A., University of South Carolina. Faculty, Sta ff and
Chair, Department of English and Modern Languages admini s tration B.A., M.A., University of South Carolina; Jeffrey A. Tipton (2004) ��������������������������������� Criminal Justice Preceptor I (Columbia) Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi. Associate Chair, Department of Criminal Justice, Barbara Rogers (2006) ����������������������� Associate Professor of Business Administration Political Science, and Sociology. B.A., M.B.A., The Defiance College; Ph.D., Capella University. B.S., East Carolina University; M.C.J., University of South Carolina; admini s tration ff and Sta Faculty, M.Ed., University of South Carolina. Bonnie J.W. Sarnoff (2004) �������������������������������������������� Assistant Professor of French & Developmental English Karl J. Trybus (2012) ����������������������������������������������������� Assistant Professor of History B.A., Ohio Northern University; M.A., Tulane University. B.A., Connecticut College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut.
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Gerald R. Turner (1998) ������������������ Business Administration Preceptor I (Charleston) Stuart Wright (2014) ...... Instructor of Physical Education and Athletic Training B.A., University of LaVerne; B.S., University of Maryland; B.S., Limestone College; M.S., Teesside University. M.A., Pepperdine University. Ann Wyatt (1987) ���������������� Professor of Education; Chair, Department of Education Oscar Vazquez-Melendez (1998) �����������������Associate Professor of Computer Science B.A., University of North Carolina/Greensboro; M.A., University of Tennessee; Extended Campus Program M.Ed., Clemson University; Ph.D., University of Georgia. B.A., Cameron University; M.P.A., Troy State University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University. The College also employs adjunct faculty to teach courses at various times. Janet S. Ward (2003)...... Assistant Professor, Web Services Librarian A.A., B.S., Limestone College; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina. Emeriti Faculty James L. Adams, Jr.(1990-2012) ������Assistant Professor Emeritus of Computer Science Stephanie Warren (2013) �������������������������������������������� Social Work Preceptor I (Greer) B.S., Clemson University; M.B.A., Harvard University. B.A., Limestone College; M.S.W., University of South Carolina. Jane G. Watkins (2005) ��������������������������������Associate Professor of Computer Science Catherine Cash (1967-1984, 1993-2004) ���������Assistant Professor Emerita of Biology B.S., Limestone College; M.A.T., Winthrop College; M.S., Clemson University; B.S., Limestone College; M.A.T., University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill; Ph.D., Clemson University Sp.Sc., Appalachian State University. Iuliana A. Watson (2004) ����������������������������������������� Business/Accounting Preceptor II J. Andrew Cox (1967-2010) �������������������������������������������������� Professor Emeritus of Art B.A., B.S., Limestone College; M.Acc., Gardner-Webb University. B.A., Murray State University; M.F.A., Miami University. Kevin L. Wells (2006) ������������������������� Business Administration Preceptor II (Upstate) Nancy E. Derminer (1966-1984)...... Associate Professor Emerita of Foreign Languages B.S., M.B.A., Clemson University; D.B.A., Argosy University. A.B., Limestone College; M.A., University of North Carolina; Marion C. Wicht, Jr. (1989) ����������������������������������������������������������Professor of Biology Certificate for State Pedagogique, Ecole Practique de l’Alliance Francaise; Chair, Department of Biological, Physical, and Earth Sciences Certificate de Langue Francaise, Sorbonne, Paris. B.S., North Georgia College; M.S., Clemson University; Penni O. Griffin (1995-2012)...... Assistant Professor Emerita of Social Work Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University. B.A., Coe College; M.S.W., University of Cincinnati. Angela R. Williams (2013) �����������������������������������������������������Instructor of Accounting B.B.A., Temple University; M.B.A., State University of New York; Carolyn Hayward (1994-2010) ���������� Associate Professor Emerita of Library Science M.S.T., Seton Hall University; B.A., University of Florida; M.A.L.S., University of South Florida. Betsy A. Witt (2006) �������������������������������������������������������Professor of Criminal Justice/ Albert C. Kovelesky (1990-2012)...... Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Associate Dean of Academic Affairs; B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., Kansas State University; Chair, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences (2011-2015) Ph.D., University of Kentucky. Chair, Department of Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Sociology Mary H. Mauldin (1987-2008) ��������������������������������������Assistant Professor Emerita of B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Sam Houston State University. Mathematics and Religion
Mary Woods (2011)...... Social Work Preceptor I (Aiken/North Augusta) Faculty, Sta ff and B.S., M.S., North Carolina State University; M.A., St. Bonaventure University. admini s tration B.A., Augusta State University; M.S.W. University of South Carolina. Bobby G. Moss (1965-1986) ����������������������������������������� Professor Emeritus of History Bonnie M. Wright (2008) �������������������������������������������������������� Professor of Psychology Associate Vice President for Planning and Assessment B.A., Wake Forest College; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.S., North Georgia College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia. M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews, Scotland. admini s tration ff and Sta Faculty, Jerry E. Wright (2003) �������������������������������������������Assistant Professor of Mathematics Emmie E. Rector (1958-1990) ����������������...... Professor Emerita of Health A.S., Bluefield College; B.S., East Texas Baptist College; . and Physical Education and Education M.A., University of North Carolina/Charlotte; Ed.D., Gardner-Webb University. B.S., Winthrop University; M.A., George Peabody College for Teachers.
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Joginder S. Sandhu (1966-1997) ������������������������������������ Professor Emeritus of English Susan Baxter-Ferguson (2012) ���������������� Learning Specialist, Accessibility and PALS B.A., B.T., Punjab University, India; M.A. University of Delhi, India; B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University. Ed.S., Ph.D., George Peabody College for Teachers. Miriam Beaufort (2005) �����������������������������������Test Proctor/Student Services Assistant Sara D. Setzer (1969-1999)...... Professor Emerita of Art Extended Campus Program (Columbia) B.A. Murray State University; M.F.A., Miami University. B.A., M.Ed Clemson University. R. Gabriel Stoeppler (1992-2013)...... Associate Professor Emeritus of Thomas B. Bednar (2009) ��������������������������������������������������Admissions Representative . Business Administration B.S., Limestone College. B.A., City University of New York; M.B.A., University of Dallas; Debra H. Beheler (2005) ���������������������������������������� Assistant Director of Financial Aid M.P.Acc., Clemson University; C.P.A., South Carolina. Dawn H. Belue (2011)...... Enrollment Coordinator/Administrative Assistant Thomas J. Thomson (1972-2012) ��������������������������������� Professor Emeritus of History; Extended Campus Internet. B.A., University of Virginia; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University. B.S., Limestone College. ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF Lisa Bennett (2011) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Receptionist Andrea L. Allison (2013)...... Accessibility and PALS Coordinator Scott D. Berry (1994) ������������������������������������������������������ Director of Network Services B.S., University of South Carolina-Upstate; B.A., Albion College; Ph.D., University of Tennessee. M.R.C., University of South Carolina. Katelyn Crocker Alman (2013)...... Administrative Assistant, Student Services Jonna L. Blackwell-Turner (2003) ����������������������������������������������������Web Administrator L.P.N., Cherokee Technology Center of Practical Nursing. Director of Academic Information B.A., University of South Carolina, Upstate.; M.A., Webster University. Eric Alsop (2003) ����������������������������������������������������������������� Head Men's Soccer Coach B.S., State University of New York at Oswego, M.A.Ed., University of North Jessica H. Blanton (2007) ������������������������������������������������������� Financial Aid Counselor Carolina at Pembroke. B.S., Limestone College. Amber Anthony (2013) ���������������������������Director of Athletic Development/Marketing Dennis L. Bloomer (1981) ��������������������������������������������������� Senior Associate Athletics B.A., Elon University; M.A., Georgia Southern University. Director for Compliance Drew R. Anthony (2013)...... Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Coordinator B.S., Limestone College. B.A., University of Virginia. Trey Bloomer (2013) �����������������������������������������Assistant Sports Information Director Cameron M. Babb (2011) ����������������Head Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach . Director of Social and Digital Media B.S., Emporia State. B.A., University of South Carolina. Kara H. Babcock (2013)...... Administrative Assistant Erin Bolin (2009) �������������������������������������������������������������������������� Database Technician Extended Campus Admissions/Blackboard Trainer B.S., Limestone College. B.S., University of South Carolina-Upstate; M. A. Converse College. Patti Bostic (2013) ...... Assistant, Human Resources Morna P. Bailey (1972-87, 1990) ����������������������������������������������������������������Bookkeeper Diane Boyce (2013)...... Assistant Athletic Trainer Faculty, Sta ff and William H. Baker (1997)...... Special Assistant to the President for Public Affairs B.S., Limestone College; M.S., Louisiana Tech University. admini s tration A.B., Lincoln Memorial University; M.A., Tennessee Technological University; Ed.D., The University of Tennessee. Hannah M. Brewer (2014)...... Financial Aid Receptionist Lauren Barker (2012)...... Manager, Biology Labs Rebecca P. Brown (2014) ��������������������������������������Nurse Practitioner, Student Services B.S., Limestone College. R.N., Presbyterian Hospital - Charlotte; P.N.P., University of South Carolina and admini s tration ff and Sta Faculty, Clemson University; B.S., Limestone College. Kristopher C. Barnhill (2005) ��������������������������Assistant Director of Communications, Publications and Graphic Design Carlee Buck (2013) ����������������������������������������������� Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach B.S., Clemson University. B.A., Stony Brook University.
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Mary B. Campbell (2006) ���������������������������������������������������������������� College Counselor Joshua Darling (2010) ��������������������������������������������������������Sports Information Director B.A., Virginia Intermont College; M.Ed. University of North Carolina. B.S., M.S., Ithaca College. Colleen Cannon (2012) ������������������������������������� Assistant Coordinator for Compliance Josh Davis (2012) ����������������������������������������������������Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach B.A., University of South Florida; M.B.A., Nova Southeastern University. B.S., LeTourneau University; M.A., Liberty University. Rhonda O. Carelock (2004) ���������������...... Student Accounts Coordinator Holli Dawson (2014)...... Assistant Athletic Trainer B.S., Limestone College. B.S., Limestone College; M.S., Mississippi College. Katie Mae Carpenter (2014)...... Library Assistant Lawrence "Wayde" Dawson (2009) ���������������������������������������������������������������Controller B.A., Limestone College. B.S., University of Texas/San Antonio; C.P.A., C.M.A., C.F.E; Michael H. Cerino (1989-2000, 2006)...... Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics South Carolina; M.Acc., Gardner-Webb University. B.S., Pfeiffer University; M.A., Gardner-Webb University. W. Parker Denson (2013) �������������������������������������������������� Associate Director of Bands Heidi Chapman (2012) �������������������������������������������������������������Enrollment Coordinator B.S., Auburn University; M.M.Ed., The University of Alabama. Extended Campus Internet Melissa DeVore (2006) �������������������������������������Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Justin Cheek (2005) �������������������������������������������������������������� Assistant Athletic Trainer B.S., Limestone College. B.S., Limestone College. Lori S. Downey (2005)...... Instructional Support Coordinator Reed M. Chewning (2007) ������������������������������������������ Director of the Honors Program Extended Campus Program B.A., Wofford College; M.A., Converse College. B.S., University of South Carolina-Upstate. Jeremy "J.B." Clarke (2010) ���������������������������������������������Head Men's Lacrosse Coach Greg Doyle (2013) ������������������������������������������ Head Men's and Women's Swim Coach B.A., Southern Connecticut State University; B.A., Oswego State University. M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Kevin Eagle (2014) ...... Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach L. Renee H. Clyburn (2000) ���������������������������������������������������Administrative Assistant B.S., Limestone College; M.S., California University of Pennsylvania. Executive Vice President/Vice President for Academic Affairs B.S., South Carolina State University. Caroline Earls (2014)...... Admissions Transfer Representative Kevin Cobb (2012) ������������������������������������������������������������������������� Website Technician B.A., University of South Carolina, Upstate. B.S., Limestone College. David Edwards (2013) ������������������������������Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Donna Cody (2008) ����������������������������������������������������������������Administrative Assistant, B.S., James Madison University. Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Aaron Ellis (2014) ...... Assistant Athletic Trainer Timothy S. Conner (2004) �����������������������������������������Manager of Telecommunications B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S., Adams State University. B.S., Limestone College; M.S., Nova Southeastern University. Takia Epps (2006) ������������������������������������������������������������������� Enrollment Coordinator, Nani Lou S. Cooper (1967) ������������������������������������Administrative Assistant, President Extended Campus Internet Program
B.S., University of South Carolina, Upstate; B.S., Limestone College; Faculty, Sta ff and
Arthur D. Corbin (2007) �������������������������Test Proctor, Extended Campus (Charleston) admini s tration B.S., State University of New York at New Paltz; M.S., Adelphi University. M.A., Liberty University. Charles J. Cunning (1995) ��������������������������������������������������Dean of Academic Support Alan Ferguson (2013)...... Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach Special Assistant to the President B.S., University of South Carolina, Upstate. B.S., Ohio State University; M.A., University of Montana; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
admini s tration Susan P. Fowler (2008)...... Student Accounts Coordinator ff and Sta Faculty, Kelly F. Curtis (1996) ���������������������������� Vice President for Institutional Advancement B.A., Limestone College. Director of the Capital Campaign Vickie Fowler (2014) ...... Upstate Area Coordinator B.S., Limestone College. B.S., University of South Carolina.
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Corey J. Fox (2002) �������������������������������������������������� Head Women's Basketball Coach Brandi P. Hartman (1996) ��������������������������������������� Director of Advancement Services B.A., Limestone College. B.S., Limestone College; M.B.A., Gardner-Webb University. Fabian A. Fuentes (2009) �����������������������������������Assistant Sports Information Director Joseph M. Hartzog (2001) ������������������������������� Computer Service Technician Grade III Director of Digital Media B.S., University of South Carolina, Upstate; M.S., Boston University. Karen W. Gainey (1994) �������������������������������������������������������� Executive Vice President Buffie M. Hayes (1998) ��������������������Administrative Assistant, Office of the Registrar Vice President for Academic Affairs A.A., Limestone College. B.A., Clemson University; M.A., California State Polytechnic University, Matt Hayes (2009) ������������������������������������������������������ Assistant Men's Baseball Coach Ph.D., University of Tulsa. B.S., Mars Hill College. Brandon J. Gibson (2012) ��������������������������������������������������������Director, MBA Program Briana L. Hendricks (2014) ����������������������Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach B.S., Limestone College; M.A., Gardner -Webb University. B.S., Minnesota State University; M.S., Indiana University. Terrence D. Gilmore (2014)...... Area Coordinator, (Columbia) Christa B. Hines (1995) ��������������������Administrative Assistant, Office of the Registrar . Extended Campus Classroom Program B.S., Limestone College. B.S., Benedict College; M.S.M. Southern Wesleyan University. Henry P. Hiott (1998) ���������������������������Assistant Director of the Social Work Program Sheri M. Goff (2009) ���������������������������������������Area Coordinator (Florence/Kingstree) B.S., College of Charleston; M.S.W., University of South Carolina. Extended Campus Classroom Program Lisa Hobbs (2011) �����������������������������������������������������Office Manager, Day Admissions B.S., Illinois State University. A.A., Limestone College. Jessica D. Goins (2001) ����������������������������������������������������Director of Student Services James M. Holland (2012) ���������������������������������������������������������������Network Technician B.A., Limestone College. Samuel Holmes (2014)...... Assistant Women's Soccer Coach Paula "Gidget" Granger (2010) ����������������������������������������������Administrative Assistant, B.A., Flagler College; M.B.A., Minot State University. Institutional Advancement Tony A. Horne (2008) ������������������������������������������������������������� Financial Aid Counselor Sandra B. Green,(1995) �������������������������������������������������������������������������� College Nurse C. R. Horton (1989)...... Vice President for Information Technology A.D.N., University of South Carolina, Upstate. B.S., Limestone College; M.S., Capella University. Robert T. Greer (2006) �����������������������������������������������������������Director of Financial Aid Amanda C. Hoyle (2007)...... Director of Alumni and Parent Programs B.A., Limestone College. B.S., Limestone College; M.S., Bay Path College. Walt Griffin (1992) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� President John F. Huckaby (2012) ���������������������������������������������������������� Financial Aid Counselor B.A., Loyola College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Cincinnati. B.S., University of South Carolina-Upstate; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Sally T. Griffith (2010) ������������������������������������������������������������� Campus Store Assistant Donna P. Hudson (1997) ����������������������������������������������������� Internet Academic Advisor Ryan Groneman (2013) �����������������������������Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach . Blackboard Services Trainer, Extended Campus Internet Program B.S., Boise State University. B.S., Limestone College. Faculty, Sta ff and Mary E. Gunn (2014) �������������������������������Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach Mary A. Hudson (2012) �������������������������������� Administrative Assistant, MBA Program admini s tration B. A., B.A., M.S., University. of Tennessee at Martin. B.S., Limestone College. Jacob Harris (2013) �������������������������������������������������������������Admissions Representative Pennie D. Hughes (2003) ���������������������������� Registrar; Director of Academic Advising B.A., University of South Carolina. B.A., Limestone College; M.A., Webster University. admini s tration ff and Sta Faculty, Gregory W. Harruff (2004) ����������������������������������������� Coordinator of Faculty Services Kimberly Hulsey (2013) ���������������������������������������������������������������������� Mailroom Clerk Extended Campus Classroom Program Cindy S. Humphries (2006) ����������������������������Associate Director of Student Accounts B.A., M.A., Ohio University. A.A., Limestone College.
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Anthony "Tony" Iliano (2014)...... Equipment Manager Denna L. Koepke (2009)...... Multimedia Technician B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne. B.S., Limestone College. Ismalizah Ismail (2011) �������������������������������������������������������������Director of the Library Curtis S. Lamb (2005)...... Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Performance/ B.A., Indiana University; M.A. University of Pennsylvania, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach M.S.L.I.S, University of Illinois. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., Central Missouri State University. Lindsay Jackson (2008) �������������������������������������� Head Women's Field Hockey Coach/ Renae E. Lamb (2006) ��������������������������������������������Administrative Assistant, Athletics Senior Women's Administrator, Athletics Department B.S., Iowa State University. B.A. Mercyhurst College; M.A., Ohio University. R. Lynn Lawhon (1998) ��������������������������������������������������Director of the Physical Plant Laurie L. James (2013) ...... Assistant Athletic Trainer for Sports Health J. Randall Lawson (2001) ��������������������������������������������� Director of Computer Services B.S., Shippensburg University; M.S.Ed., Bucknell University. B.S., Limestone College; M.I.T. American Intercontinental University. Robert “Bobby” James (2013) ����������������������������������������������������� Head Football Coach Ileka L. Leaks (2001)...... Director, Career Services B.S., Bloomsburg University. B.S., Presbyterian College; M.Ed., Georgia Southern University. Forstene W. Johnson (2002)...... Student Services Coordinator/Office Manager S. Dale Lee (2012) ����������������������������������������Coordinator of Testing/Faculty Secretary (Columbia) B.A., Limestone College; M.B.A., American Intercontinental University. B.S., Morris College; M.Ed., Touro University International. Christina Lievsay (2013) ������������������������� VA Certifying Official/Payment Coordinator Karen L. Jones (2010) ����������������������������������������������������Student Accounts Coordinator B.A., University of Phoenix. B.S., Limestone College. Antonio Lipscomb (2013) ������������������������������������������Computer Service Technician GI Katie N. Phillips Jones (2006) ����Associate Director of the Extended Campus Internet B.S., Limestone College. Program/Blackboard Services Trainer C. Adam Long (1997)...... Associate Vice President for Information Technology B.S., Limestone College. B.S., Limestone College; M.S., Capella University. Marquintus K. Jones (2006) ������������������������������������� Men's Assistant Basketball Coach Blanche M. Luker (1995) ����������������������������������������� Public Services Assistant, Library Men's Junior Varsity Basketball Coach Rochelle Maple (2004)...... Student Services Coordinator/Office Manager, B.S., Limestone College. Extended Campus Program (Charleston) Robert J. Kanavel (2012) ���������������������������������������������������������� Network Administrator B.S., Voorhees College. B.A., Union University. Ashley Dawn Marett (2013)...... Campus Store Assistant Lee S. Keel (1993)...... Enrollment Coordinator, Registrar's Office Bethany Martin (2012) ��������������������������������������������������������Admissions Representative B.A., Greensboro College. B.S.W., Limestone College. Cari H. Keenan (2010) ������������������������������� ...... Financial Aid Counselor Cathi B. Martin (2007) ������������������������������������������������������������ Financial Aid Counselor B.A., Limestone College. Hailey P. Martin (2009) �������������������������������������������������������� Head Cheerleading Coach Faculty, Sta ff and
Kimberly R. Keever (2009) ��������������������������� Assistant Women's Field Hockey Coach B.A., Limestone College. admini s tration B.A., Shippensburg University. Jimmy D. Martin (1987)...... Associate Athletics Director for Facilities Travis Keever (2006)...... Athletic Facilities Maintenance Technician B.S., Limestone College. Carroll Kennedy (2014)...... Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach April M. McAbee (1998) �������������������������������������������������Director of Student Accounts admini s tration ff and Sta Faculty, B.A., M.A., Adelphi University. A.A., Limestone College. Craig Kerr (2013) ...... Assistant Football Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Diane F. McCoy (2001)...... Administrative Assistant, Office of Student Services B.A., University of North Carolina/Charlotte; M.A.,Wingate University. Patti H. McCraw (1997) �������������������������� Campus Store Manager/Purchasing Director
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Travis W. McDowell (2004) ����������������������������������������Associate Director, Admissions Clary W. Phillips (2010)...... Associate Registrar for Curriculum and Advising B.A., Wofford College. B.A., University of South Carolina. Dolores Mendez (2013) ���������������������������������������������������������Recruiter, MBA Program Joyce L. Phillips (2001) ����������������������������Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs B.A.,University of South Carolina/Upstate. Lisa B. Phillips (2004) ������������������������������������������������������������� Campus Store Assistant Ernest G. Meyers (2008)...... Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations Tisha L. Poteat (2000) ������������������������������������������������������������ Director of Development B.S., Limestone College; M.S.S, United States Sports Academy. B.S., University of South Carolina-Upstate. Shelly Meyers (2005) �����������������������������������������������������Director of Teacher Education Katheryne F. Price (2008)...... Assistant Web Administrator/IT Helpdesk Technician B.S., Missouri Valley College; M.S., Walden University; B.S., Limestone College. Ed.D., Gardner-Webb University. Jackie A. Puckett (2000)...... Associate Dean/Director of the Social Work Program Jerry Mickles (2013)...... VA Certifying Official/Payment Coordinator B.S., Clinch Valley College; M.S.W., University of Tennessee. B.A., Limestone College. Erin M. Pushman (2001) �����������������������������������������������Director of the Writing Center; William F. Milone (2008) ����������������������������������������� Assistant Director of Admissions Director, Achieving Writing Excellence B.A., Pfeiffer College. B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., University of North Carolina/Charlotte; M.F.A., Queens University. Sandra C. Mintz (2011) ����������������������������������������������������������� Financial Aid Counselor B.A., Limestone College. Hunter Raby (2014)...... Assistant Equipment Manager B.A. University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Franklin L. Mitchell (1994)...... Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness; Associate Business Manager Adam Ranns (2004) �������������������������������Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Health B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.S.A., George Washington University. Head Athletic Trainer B.S., Limestone College. Susan Moore (2004) ������������������������������������� Archivist/Acquisitions Librarian, Library B.A., Coker College; M.L.I.S, University of South Carolina. Mark A. Reger (2008)...... Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Dean of the Extended Campus Karen Nichols (2013)...... Director of Strategic Marketing B.A., M.A., University of Missouri/St. Louis; B.S., University of South Carolina. Ph.D., University of Missouri/Columbia. Joshua D. Nelson (2010) ������������������������������������������������������� Assistant Athletic Trainer Logan Richardson (2008)...... Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Officer B.S., Michigan State University; M.S., West Virginia University. David S. Rilling (1986)...... Vice President for Financial Affairs Robert A. Overton (2001) ��������������������������������������Vice President for Student Services B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.B.A., Drury University. B.S., Elon College; M.Ed., University of North Carolina/Greensboro; Nancy W. Rilling (1987)...... Public Services Associate/Archival Custodian, Library M.B.A., Shenandoah University. B.S., Central Michigan University. Kayce W. Parker (2008) ���������������������������������������������������������� Financial Aid Counselor Laura Roberts (2013)...... Area Coordinator (Charleston) B.S., Limestone College. Extended Campus Classroom Program Tana F. Parris (1998) ������������������������������������������������������������������� Manager, Mail Center B.A., University of Colorado. Faculty, Sta ff and
Judy Patterson (2009) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������Site Coordinator Sundra C. Sarratt (1979-88, 1990) �������������������������������� Accounts Payable Coordinator admini s tration Extended Campus Classroom (Florence) A.A., Spartanburg Community College. B.S.W., Limestone College. Melissa W. Satterwhite (2009) �����������������������������������Coordinator of Student Accounts Matika N. Petty (2010)...... Enrollment Coordinator, Extended Campus Internet A.A., Spartanburg Community College A.A., Limestone College. Erik Schwager (2014) ...... Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach admini s tration ff and Sta Faculty, Christopher N. Phenicie (1993) �����������������������Vice President for Enrollment Services B.S., Lock Haven University; M.S., California University of Pennsylvania. Student Ombudsman Brandon K. Scott (2006) ������������������������������������������������ Head Men's Basketball Coach B.A., Limestone College. B.S., Limestone College.
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Keith R. Shambaugh (2003) �����������������������Assistant Director, Advancement Services Carol H. Stroup (2010)...Associate Registrar for Academic Articulation and Advising B.S., Appalachian State University; M.S., Mississippi State University. B.S., Limestone College.
Megan Sheets (2013)...... Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach Jill T. Stubblefield (2009). ����������������������������������������������������Writing Program Assistant B.A., Gardner-Webb University. B.A., College of the Ozarks; M.A., Mississippi College. Barry W. Shreve (2014)...... Director of the Extended Campus Internet Program Louis Swaba (2014)...... Assistant Football Coach B.A., Millersville University; M.A., Appalachian State University; B.S., Appalachian State University. Ph.D., University of Tennessee. Ronald W. Taylor (1992)...... Area Coordinator (Low Country) Zack Siefert (2014)...... Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach Extended Campus Classroom Program B.S., Clemson University. B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Webster University. Richard E. Simmons (1997) �����������������������������������������������������������Chief, Public Safety Tasha Taylor (2013)...... Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach A.A., Spartanburg Methodist College. B.S., Clemson University. J. Ron Singleton (2004)...... College Chaplain and Director of the Christian Wesley Terrill (2011)...... Assistant Director, Extended Campus Classroom Program Education and Leadership Program B.S., Limestone College. B.A., Furman University; M.Div., Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Brandi Toney (2013) ��������������������������������������������������������������������� Senior Mentor/Tutor Brandon Skweres (2012) �������������������������� Head Men's and Women's Volleyball Coach B.S.W. Limestone College. B.S., Lewis University. Jacqueline Trottier (2014)...... Assistant Softball Coach Ansley Smith (2013) ����������������������������������� Assistant Men's and Women's Golf Coach B.S., Alvernia University, M.S., Winthrop University. B.A., Limestone College. Cynthia P. Tubb (2009) �������������������������������Administrative Assistant, Day Admissions Matthew R. Smith (2010) ����������������������������������������������� Head Women's Soccer Coach B.A., B.S., Clemson University. B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University. Scott A. Tucker (2001) �������������������������������������������������Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Michael Smith (2014) ...... Assistant Athletics Director of Development B.S., State University of New York College at Oswego. B.A., North Carolina State University. Michelle Upchurch (2006) ������������������������������������ Associate Director of Financial Aid B.S., Gardner-Webb University; M.B.A., Webster University. Pamela A. Smith (2007) ��������������������������������������������������Coordinator of Student Accounts Ingrid Villa (2010) ����������������������������������������� Administrative Assistant, Physical Plant Steven A. Smith (1987) ���������������������������������������������������� Technical Services Librarian B.A., Limestone College; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina. Tina E. Vires (2004) ���������������������������������������Director of Accessibility Services/PALS B.S., Limestone College; M.Ed., St. Ambrose University. Theodore J. Soenksen III (2013) �������������������Assistant Football Coach/Offensive Line B.A., Lake Forest College; M.A., Central Methodist University. Janet S. Ward (1999) �������������������������������������������������� Assistant Director of the Library Web Services Librarian Patricia L. Sokols (1989) ��������������������� Director, Extended Campus Classroom Program A.A., B.S., Limestone College; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina. B.S., Limestone College; M.B.A., Gardner-Webb University. Joseph Wassink (2012)...... Assistant Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach
Remington Steele (2013) �������������������������������������� Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach Head Coach, Men's and Women's Cross Coach Faculty, Sta ff and admini s tration Coordinator of Game Day Operations/ Special Events B.A., Susquehanna University; M.S. Emporia State University. B.S., Limestone College. Brenda F. Watkins (2000) ���������������������������������������������� Director of Human Resources Joe Stockton (2014)...... Assistant Football Coach B.S., Southern Illinois University; M.A., Webster University. B.I.S., Western Kentucky University. Iuliana A. Watson (2004)...... Director of Data Services/Database Administrator admini s tration ff and Sta Faculty, Brendan B. Storrier (2010) �����������������������������������������Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach B.A., B.S., Limestone College; M.Acc., Gardner-Webb University. B.A., Limestone College. David West (2013)...... Administrative Assistant, Academic Support Janet Stribling (2013) ...... Office Assistant, Institutional Advancement B.S., Lander University.
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Bruce Wheelon (2010)...... Area Coordinator (Aiken/North Augusta) Ronald Harvey (2003) Tonya Williams (2011) B.S., Limestone College; M.Ed., Ed.S., South Carolina State University. Kenneth Wilson (2003) Jody L. Pridmore (2011) Roderick Harvey (2004) John A.Belt (2012) Jilea B. White (2003) ����������������������������������������������������.Student Accounts Coordinator Carl Grigg (2005) William Cook (2012) Christopher J. Wiley (2009) ���������������������������������������������������������Head Baseball Coach James Snider (2005) James Merck (2012) B.S., Campbell University. Jesse Davis (2006) Trenton D. Whitley (2012) Mary H. Willis (2010)...... Director of Social Work Technical Services Danny Harvey (2006) Christopher Whelchel (2012) B.S., Limestone College; M.S., The University of Alabama. Robert Mullinax (2006) Donald R. Bennett (2013) Ernest L. Ramsey (2006) Mark Davenport (2013) Diane A. Wilson (1999) �������������������������������������������������Student Accounts Coordinator Craig Hansen (2007) James Higgins (2013) A.A., Gaston College. Nathan Ingram (2007) Kenneth A. Mullinax (2013) Loretta Wooden (2009)...... Enrollment Coordinator/Student Services Representative Wayne N. Ray (2007) Geoffrey N. Thrasher (2013) Extended Campus Program (Columbia) Robert Tate (2007) Jerry Wyatt (2013) Charles W. Huskey (2008) Matthew S. Crisp (2014) B.S., Limestone College. Tony Earls (2009) James A. Gregg (2014) Betsy A. Witt (2006) �������������������������������������������Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Christopher Reynolds (2009) Dustin Jones (2014) Chair, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences (2011-2015) Danny Higgins (2010) Brian E. Reynolds (2014) . Chair, Department of Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Sociology Dustin C. Jones (2010) Benjamin P. Sarratt (2014) B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Sam Houston State University. N. Gantt Mintz (2010) Jeremy S. Shelton (2014) Scott Wright (2010) Charles Waters (2014) Bonnie Wright (2008) ������������� Associate Vice President for Planning and Assessment D. Alan Wyatt (2010) Alyssa Brooke McDaniel (2014) B.S., North Georgia College; M.S., Ph.D.,University of Georgia. Jeremy McDaniel (2014) Charles W. Wyatt (2013)...... Director of Communications B.S., Limestone College. Public Safety Sherrie Crosby-Brannon (2000) James King (2011) Amy Yates (2006 - 2007, 2012) ����������������������������������������������������Head Softball Coach Ann Varner (2000) Gregory Bell (2012) B.S., Limestone College. Jackie Crocker (2001) Dan Collins (2012) Jonathan Simmons (2001) Curtis Ettlemeyer (2012) Other College Employees Paul Maney (2003) Chad Hutchins (2013) Housekeeping Joseph R. Holcomb (2010) Michael Parris (2013) Nancy Dawkins (1984) Linda Carlton (2006) Michael F. Meloan (2010) Jordan Arrowood (2014) James Dorman (1992) Susie Harvey (2010) David R. Martin, Jr.(2010) James A. Gregg (2014) Wanda Humphries (1992) Sharon D. Leach (2010) Winnie Smith (2001) Robert LeCroy (2010) Ethel Medley (2002) Regina Scoggins (2010) Faculty, Sta ff and
Judy Upchurch (2002) Hollie R. Elliott (2011) admini s tration Ken Wilson (2003) Tonya Williams (2011) Jessie Mae Worthy (2003) Samuel White Jr. (2013) Natasha Jefferies (2004) Brenda Smith (2013) A. Brooke Allen (2014) admini s tration ff and Sta Faculty, Maintenance Lewis Bright (1979) David Hansen (2003) Roger Bridges (2003) Randy Harvey (2003)
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Board of Trustees, Limestone College Term Expiring June 30, 2019 John B. Eggers...... Chesnee, SC Officers 2014-2015 Richard "Rick" Jiran...... York, SC J. Richard Baines, Chairman...... Gaffney, SC Dr. James G. Knox, III...... Tega Cay, SC Dr. Henry L. Jolly, Jr., Vice Chairman...... Gaffney, SC Tommy E. Martin...... Gaffney, SC David E. Dorman, Secretary...... Gaffney, SC Robert R. Turbyfill, Jr...... Augusta, GA Gail S. Moss, Treasurer...... Gaffney, SC Douglas Wilson...... Gaffney, SC
Term Expiring June 30, 2015 Senior Trustees Dr. W. Ronald Barrett ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������Gaffney, SC Betty T. Clark ...... Gaffney, SC Ashby L. Blakely ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Gaffney, SC Sara J. Eddins ...... Lancaster, SC Margaret B. Clary ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Cary, NC Gail S. Moss ...... Gaffney, SC Julie W. Lowry �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Spartanburg, SC J. Grady Randolph ...... Gaffney, SC Bill H. Mason ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Gaffney, SC Virginia B. Skinner ...... Georgetown, SC Charlie S. Patton �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Gaffney, SC Dr. Barbara B. Smith ...... Farmville, VA John B. Travers ...... Gaffney, SC Term Expiring June 30, 2016 Patricia W. Willis ...... Lancaster, SC Carolyn H. Borders ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������Greenville, SC Donald A. Yager ...... Pawleys Island, SC William W. Brown ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������Greenville, SC Emeriti Trustees Carol H. Caggiano �������������������������������������������������������������������������������Spartanburg, SC Nancy C. Carlisle ...... Spartanburg, SC David E. Dorman ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Gaffney, SC Frances L. Childers ...... Greenville, SC Lyman W. Hamrick �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Gaffney, SC Faye C. Edwards ...... Gaffney, SC Elijah Inabinette, Jr. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Gaffney, SC Dr. Jay Hammett ...... Gaffney, SC Pat Plyler Watts ...... Camden, SC Term Expiring June 30, 2017 Alumni President-Term Expiring April 2016 J. Richard Baines...... Gaffney, SC Jason D. Kaup ...... Toccoa, GA Troy S. Gaffney ...... Moore, SC Randy M. Hines ...... Kennesaw, GA Dr. Michael P. Hoenig ...... Spartanburg, SC Dr. Henry L. Jolly, Jr...... Gaffney, SC J. Rick Patterson ...... Gaffney, SC Faculty, Sta ff and admini s tration Term Expiring June 30, 2018 Duane L. Hoover ...... Atlanta, GA Jon A. Jensen ...... Spartanburg, SC N. Eugene Moorhead ...... Gaffney, SC admini s tration ff and Sta Faculty, Dr. Frances M. Page...... Cary, NC Randall L. Richardson ...... Fletcher, NC William L. Smith II...... Columbia, SC
238 239 B Disabilities Accommondations...... 76 Federal Supplemental Educational Index Baccalaureate Degrees...... 55 Disbursement Procedures ...... 26 Opportunity Grant...... 31 Biology Course Descriptions...... 134 Disruptive Behavior...... 77 Federal Work Study Program...... 33 A Biology Course Offering...... 112 Division of Arts and Letters...... 82 Fees...... 22 Academic Awards...... 80 Biology Programs...... 110 Division of Education and Physical FERPA...... 51 Academic Conduct Policy...... 74 Business Administration Education...... 96 Financial Aid and Scholarships...... 27 Academic Disciplines and Majors...... 61 Associates Degree...... 120 Division of Natural Sciences...... 110 Financial Information...... 22 Academic Probation...... 72 Business Administration Division of Professional Studies...... 118 Financial Withdrawal Procedures...... 25 Academic Procedures...... 74 Course Offerings...... 120 Division of Social and Fine Arts Scholarships...... 36 Accessibility...... 76 Business Administration Minor...... 120 Behavior Sciences...... 124 Freshman Admissions...... 17 Accommondations-Disability...... 76 Business Administration Programs...... 118 Dropping a Class - Day...... 79 Fulfillment of Degree Requirements...... 59 Accounting Program...... 118 Dropping a Class Extended Campus...... 79 Accreditation and Memberships...... 14 C G Calendars...... 4 Drug -Free Schools Act...... 47 Achieving Writing Excellence...... 55 General Business Program...... 120 Campus Map...... 244 Dual Enrollment...... 20 Administration and Staff Personnel...... 224 General Education Commitment...... 11 Campus Organizations...... 49 Admissions...... 15 General Refund Policy...... 25 Career Services...... 48 Admissions-PALS...... 19 E General Education...... 54 Check Cashing Service...... 26 Admissions Procedures...... 17 Early Admissions...... 20 Geography Course Offerings...... 95 Chemistry Course Descriptions...... 144 Advance Payments (Deposits)...... 24 Early Childhood Education...... 96 Grade Appeal...... 74 Chemistry Course Offerings...... 112 Early Childhood Grade Release Policy...... 74 Advisors...... 63 Christian Education and Leadership Affirmative Action/EEO Policy...... 3 Course Descriptions...... 155 Grading System...... 71 Program...... 66 Graduation Requirements - Aid Awards...... 29 Early Childhood Course Offerings...... 96 Christian Studies Programs...... 92 Day Students...... 59 Appeals Committee - Economics Course Descriptions...... 157 Class Attendcance and Policy-Day...... 75 Economics Course Offerings...... 121 Grants...... 31 Probation/Suspension...... 72 Class Attendance & Policy-Extended Economics Program...... 119 Application for Degree- Campus...... 75 Educational Goals...... 12 H Extended Campus...... 61 Coaching Minor...... 103 Application for Degree-Day...... 59 Education Course Offerings...... 99 Health Care Course Description...... 169 Colloquium...... 68 Health Care Course Offerings...... 122 Applied Music Fees...... 23 Education Programs...... 97 Commencement Exercises - Day...... 60 Health Care Program...... 121 Art Course Descriptions...... 128 English Course Offerings...... 84 Commencement Exercises - Extended Health Requirements & Services...... 48 Art Course Offerings...... 82 Equal Opportunity Policy...... 3 Campus...... 60 History Course Descriptions...... 171 Art Program...... 82 Essential Beliefs and Computer Science Course Offerings...... 115 History Course Offerings...... 85 Assessment Exams...... 59 Values of the College...... 9 Computer Science Programs...... 113 History Programs...... 84 Associate Degrees...... 56, 64 Coordinated Study...... 67 Examinations...... 58 Extended Campus Program Fees...... 22 Honors Program...... 66 Associate Degrees Counseling Services...... 48 HOPE Scholarship...... 32 Business Administration...... 120 Course Loads...... 77 Exit Loan Counseling...... 33 Extended Campus Human Resource Development Associate Degrees Computer Science...... 64 Credit Balance Disbursement...... 26 Course Offerings...... 123 Athletic Grants...... 36 Credit by Examination...... 78 Program-Overload...... 77 Extended Campus Program...... 68 Human Resource Athletic Training Criminal Justice Course Offerings...... 124 Development Program...... 122 Extended Campus Course Descriptions...... 131 Criminal Justice Minor...... 124 Hybrid Courses...... 68 Athletic Training Course Offerings...... 106 Criminal Justice Program...... 124 Program-Scholarships...... 45F Hybrid Classes Attendance Policy...... 75 Athletic Training Program...... 104 Critical Thinking...... 57 Faculty...... 215 Attendance Policy-Day Program...... 75 Cultural Events...... 51 Family Educational Rights and Attendance Policy- D Privacy Act (FERPA)...... 51 I Extended Campus...... 75 Deadlines...... 28 Federal Pell Grant...... 31 Independent Study...... 67 Attention Deficit Disorder Deans's List...... 79 Federal Perkins Loan...... 32 Interdisciplinary (ADHD-PALS)...... 66 Delinquent Accounts...... 26 Federal PLUS Loans...... 33 Course Description...... 175 Auditing Classes...... 78 Developmental Studies Program...... 65 Federal Stafford Loan...... 33 Interdisciplinary Course Offerings...... 86 Index
Index 240 241 International Student Admissions...... 19 Mission of the College - Statement of Professional Communication Course Student Loans...... 32 International Studies Purpose...... 10 Offerings...... 93 Student Responsibility Extended Course Offerings...... 176 Mission of the College - Students...... 10 Provisional Admissions...... 18 Campus...... 59 International Studies Minor...... 123 Music Course Descriptions...... 182 Psychology Course Descriptions...... 201 Studio Art Program...... 82 Music Course Offerings...... 91 Internet Forums...... 53 Psychology Course Offerings...... 126 Suspension - Academic...... 73 Introduction...... 8 Music Ensembles...... 91 Psychology Minor...... 125 Music Lessons...... 90 Music Minor...... 90 Psychology Program...... 125 T J Music Program...... 86 Teacher Education...... 97 Jazz Concentration...... 88 Musical Theatre (B.A., B.F.A.)...... 4, 95 R Teacher Education - Objectives...... 97 Joint Admisisons...... 20 N Readmission to the College...... 19 Teacher Education- Non-Discrimination Statement...... 16 Recreation and Sports...... 49 Secondary Certification...... 99 L Non-Degree Seeking Student Refund - Credit Balance...... 25 Teacher Education- Laboratory Fees...... 23 Admissions...... 20 Refund of Tuition and Fees...... 34 Student Teaching...... 99 Learning Disability PALS...... 19 Refund Policy...... 34 Theatre Arts Course Descriptions...... 211 Liberal Arts...... 12 O Religion Course Offerings...... 92 Theatre Arts Course Offerings...... 94 Liberal Studies Program...... 65 Other Fees and Charges...... 24 Renewal and Satisfactory Progess...... 29 Theatre (B.A.;B.F.A)...... 94, 95 Library...... 13 Other Requirements...... 75 Residence Life...... 47 Title IV Aid...... 73 LIFE Scholarship...... 31 Overloads-Day...... 77 Returned Checks...... 26 Title IX...... 50 Limestone College Overloads-Extended Campus...... 77 Transfer Student Admission...... 17 Employment Program...... 33 Limestone College S Transient Student Admission...... 20 Mission Statement...... 8 P Satisfactory Progress (GPA)...... 29 Tuition and Fees...... 22 PALS...... 66 Essential Beliefs and Values...... 9 Schedule Changes...... 77 Tutition Grant...... 31 PALS Admission...... 19 General Education...... 11 Scholarships...... 32 Palmetto Fellows...... 32 History...... 8 SC Teacher Loans...... 33 Pell Grant...... 31 W Location...... 9 Personal Expenses...... 26 SC Tuition Grant...... 31 Withdrawal from College...... 79 Statement of Purpose...... 10 Personal Liability...... 48 Science Course Descriptions...... 206 Withdrawal Procedures...... 79 Students...... 10 Personnel-Administration and Staff...... 224 Science Course Offerings...... 117 Withdrawal Procedures - Financial...... 25 Personnel-Emeriti Faculty...... 223 Secondary Teacher Certification...... 99 Work At Other Institutions...... 79 M Personnel-Faculty...... 215 Security...... 47 Work Study Programs...... 33 Major Guidelines...... 63 Philosophy Course Description...... 190 Social Work Course Descriptions...... 207 Majors/Concentrations...... 61 Physical Education Social Work Course Offerings...... 127 Management Program...... 119 Course Offerings...... 191 Social Work Program...... 126 Marketing Program...... 120 Physics...... 199 Spanish Course Descriptions...... 206 Mathematics Course Physical Education Minor...... 103 Spanish Course Offerings...... 95 Description...... 177 Physical Education Program...... 99 Special Classes/Seminars...... 68 Mathematics Course Offerings...... 116 Political Science Course Offerings...... 200 Mathematics Minor...... 116 Special Fees...... 23 Pooled Scholarships...... 34 Mathematics Programs...... 115 Special Programs...... 65 Pre-Professional Programs...... 67 Military Science Course Offerings...... 127 Special Scholarships...... 36 Presidential Scholarship...... 34 Minors...... 63, 64 Sport Management Program...... 109 Mission of the College-Essential Beliefs Probation-Academic...... 72 Statement of Purpose...... 10 and Values...... 9 Professional Communication Major...... 93 Student Activities...... 49 Mission of the College-History...... 8 Professional Communication Course Student Complaint Procedures...... 53 Mission of the College-Location...... 9 Description...... 145 Student Government Association...... 50 Index
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