Curriculum Catalog 2018-2019
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Curriculum Catalog 2018-2019 E S T A B L I S H E D I N 1 8 3 3 STEPHENS 2018-2019 C O L L E G E Accreditation Stephens is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504, Phone: (800) 621-7440 (V); 312-263-7462 (F); [email protected]; www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org Stephens’ education programs are accredited by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102, Phone: 573-751-4212. The Health Information Administration Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), 233 N. Michigan Ave. 21st floor, Chicago, IL, 60601-5800, Phone: 312-233-1100, [email protected]. See Appendix C for NC-SARA information and the list of authorized states. The information contained in this catalog is subject to change without published notice. This catalog does not establish a contractual relationship. Its purpose is to provide students with information regarding programs, requirements, policies and procedures to qualify for a degree from Stephens College. A student follows the catalog in effect at the time of entry provided attendance is uninterrupted. When changes to program or degree requirements occur, either the catalog in effect at the time of entry or the latest revised catalog may be followed. Accreditation Stephens College is located at 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65215. (573) 442-2211. 2 STEPHENS 2018-2019 C O L L E G E Table of Contents President’s Message ............................................ 7 Academic Courses and Credits cont’d. Course Load ......................................... 40 Mission .............................................................. 5 Credit for Prior Learning ........................ 39 Ten Ideals ......................................................... 6 Final Examinations ................................ 41 Independent Study ............................... 40 General Information Military Credit for Transfer ..................... 38 MMACU ............................................... 39 Admission ............................................. 8 Pass/Fail Courses ................................. 41 Accrediting Agencies ............................... 2 Repeated Courses ................................. 41 Campus Life ......................................... 29 Transfer Credit ..................................... 38 Financial Aid ......................................... 18 Tuition and Fees ................................... 24 Academic Performance ...................................... 41 NC-SARA.............................................. 68 Assessment ......................................... 41 Deans Lists .......................................... 42 Directory Grade Reports ...................................... 41 Administrative Personnel ........................ 62 Grading Policies .................................... 41 Alumnae Association Board .................... 67 Grade of Incomplete ............................. 42 Board of Trustees .................................. 64 Grade Points ........................................ 42 Faculty ................................................ 65 Graduation with Honors ......................... 42 Academic Progress ............................................ 43 Academic Programs Classification of Students ....................... 43 College-to-Career Program ..................... 12 Probation ............................................. 43 Degree Offerings ................................... 10 Satisfactory Academic Progress Criteria for General Education Requirements ............. 10 Title IV Financial Assistance ................... 44 Majors and Minors ................................. 11 Suspension .......................................... 43 ROTC ................................................... 13 Reinstatement ...................................... 43 Scholars Program .................................. 12 Academic and Student Services .......................... 44 Special Majors ...................................... 11 Academic Advising ................................ 44 Special Programs .................................. 12 Student Success Center......................... 44 Student-Initiated Major .......................... 11 Transcripts .......................................... 45 Study Abroad ....................................... 12 Americans with Disabilities Act ............................ 45 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 50 College Regulations and Policies Gun Policy ........................................................ 51 Academic Policies .............................................. 33 Sexual Offenses Policy (Title IX) ......................... 51 Academic Appeals ................................. 35 Degree Requirements (General) .......................... 59 Academic Calendar ................................ 33 Academic Residency Requirement ........... 59 Academic Dishonesty ............................. 33 Application for a Degree, Graduation ....... 60 Academic Integrity ................................ 33 Waivers of Degree Requirements ............ 60 Academic Honor Code ............................ 35 Attendance Policy .................................. 36 Degree Completion ............................................ 60 Catalog Authority .................................. 36 Associate in Arts Degree ........................ 61 Code of Conduct ................................... 36 Bachelor of Arts Degree ......................... 60 Course Credit and Semester Hours .......... 37 Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree .................. 60 Bachelor of Science Degree .................... 60 Curtailment of Programs ........................ 37 Degree Plan .......................................... 37 Double Majors/Dual Degree Programs ..... 61 Falsification of Records .......................... 37 Minors ................................................. 61 Leave of Absence .................................. 37 Number of Courses/GPA ........................ 61 Sanctions ............................................. 34 Student Right to Know Act ..................... 37 Schools: Withdrawal Policy .................................. 37 School of Creative and Performing Arts ................ 70 School of Design ............................................... 74 Academic Courses and Credits ............................. 38 School of Health Sciences .................................. 77 Adding and Dropping Courses ................. 41 Advanced Placement.............................. 38 Auditing Courses ................................... 40 Table of Contents of Table Course Prerequisites .............................. 40 Course Prefixes and Numbers ................. 40 3 STEPHENS 2018-2019 C O L L E G E Majors Course Descriptions Apparel Studies, BA .............................................. 79 Applied Music ................................................. 123 Biology, BA .......................................................... 80 Art ................................................................ 124 Biology, BS ......................................................... 81 Art History ..................................................... 124 Biology .......................................................... 126 Creative Writing, BFA ............................................ 83 Business ........................................................ 128 Dance, BFA .......................................................... 84 Chemistry ...................................................... 129 Digital Filmmaking, BFA ......................................... 85 Dance ............................................................ 130 Education, BS ....................................................... 86 Design Arts .................................................... 132 English, BA .......................................................... 90 Digital Filmmaking .......................................... 132 Equestrian Studies, BS .......................................... 91 Education ....................................................... 135 Event & Convention Management, BS ...................... 95 English/Creative Writing .................................. 137 Exercise Science, BS ............................................. 96 Equestrian...................................................... 141 Fashion Communication, BFA ................................. 97 Event and Convention Management (ECM) ......... 143 Fashion Dsgn/Product Development, BFA ................ 98 Exercise Science ............................................. 144 Fashion Marketing and Management, BS .................. 99 Fashion .......................................................... 144 Global Studies ................................................ 147 Health Information Administration, BS .................. 100 Health Information Administration ..................... 148 Health Information Administration, PBCert ............. 101 Health Science (BHS) ...................................... 125 Health Science, BS .............................................. 102 History .......................................................... 149 Human Development, BS ..................................... 105 Human Development ......................... see Education Music: Vocal Performance,