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Mars Hill College Catalog 2011–12 Note: The online version of the catalog is the most up-to-date version and may contain changes from the printed version. Last update: 20120109 Mars Hill College Catalog 2011–12 Mission Statement Mars Hill College, an academic community rooted in the Christian faith, challenges and equips students to pursue intellec- tual, spiritual, and personal growth through an education that is: • grounded in a rigorous study of the Liberal Arts • connected with the world of work • committed to character development, to service, and to responsible citizenship in the community, the region, and the world. Mars Hill College Academic Catalog 2011-12 1 Mars Hill College Table of Contents Accreditations Mars Hill College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane; Decatur, Georgia; Telephone 404/679-4501) to award bachelor’s degrees. (Interested constituents may contact the Commission (1) to learn about the accreditation status of the institution, (2) to file About the College 4 Recreation & Sport Mgmt. (Bachelor of Science) 125 Religion (Bachelor of Arts) 128 a third-party comment at the time of the institution’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against the institution for History of the College 5 alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission require- Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) 130 ments, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Mars Hill College at the address listed Academic Calendar 6 Sociology (Bachelor of Arts) 132 below.) Spanish (Bachelor of Arts) 134 Semester Exam Schedules 8 Special Education (Bachelor of Arts) 137 Others: Telephone Directory 9 Theatre Arts (Bachelor of Arts) 141 Zoology (Bachelor of Science) 143 Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Admissions 10 Minors 145 Council on Social Work Education Art History 146 National Association of Schools of Music Financial Information 14 Art Studio 146 National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Student Development 22 Biological Natural History 147 National Association of Schools of Theatre Biology 147 State Department of Public Instruction (for Teacher Education) Chaplaincy/Campus Ministry 26 Business Administration 148 Affiliations Academic Resources 29 Chemistry 148 Coaching 149 Appalachian College Association Academic Policies 32 Computer Information Systems 149 Association of American Colleges and Universities Degrees Offered by Mars Hill College 44 Computer Science 150 Association of College and Research Libraries Criminal Justice 150 College Entrance Examinations Board Academic Divisions and Departments 45 English 151 Council for Advancement and Support of Education Environmental Studies 151 Council on Christian Higher Education Liberal Arts in Action: French 152 Council of Independent Colleges General Studies at MHC 47 Health & Wellness Promotion 152 Independent College Fund of North Carolina Majors 55 History 153 National Association of Summer Schools Apparel & Interior Merch. (Bachelor of Science) 56 Mathematics 153 North Carolina Campus Compact Art (Bachelor of Arts) 58 Music 154 North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Athletic Training (Bachelor of Science) 61 Philosophy/Religion 154 Biology (Bachelor of Science) 64 Physical Education 155 Business Administration (Bachelor of Science) 68 Political Science 155 2011–2012 Catalog Business Management (Bachelor of Science) 70 Pre-professional Studies 156 Volume 39, June 2011 Chemistry (Bachelor of Science) 71 Psychology 156 Computer Science (Bachelor of Science) 74 Mars Hill College Recreation and Leisure Management 157 Elementary Education (Bachelor of Arts) 76 P.O. Box 370 Regional Studies 158 English (Bachelor of Arts) 80 Mars Hill, NC 28754-0370 Religion 159 English as a Second Language (Bachelor of Arts) 83 Spanish 159 828/689-1307 History (Bachelor of Arts) 87 Sociology 160 www.mhc.edu Integrated Education (Bachelor of Arts) 89 Sport Management 160 International Studies (Bachelor of Arts) 93 Theatre Arts 161 Mars Hill College reserves the right to add or drop programs and courses, to institute new requirements, and to change its Mathematics (Bachelor of Science) 95 Webmaster 161 calendar. Inclusion in this catalog, therefore, does not constitute a guarantee that a particular course or program will be Middle Grades Education (Bachelor of Arts) 98 Women’s Studies 162 offered or that a requirement or policy may not be modified. The college will attempt to minimize the inconvenience to Music (Bachelor of Arts) 103 students, should changes be necessary. Music Education (Bachelor of Music) 107 Education: Licensure 164 Music Performance (Bachelor of Music) 112 Course Listings 166 Musical Theatre (Bachelor of Fine Arts) 116 Physical Education (Bachelor of Science) 118 Mars Hill College Community 223 Political Science (Bachelor of Arts) 121 Psychology (Bachelor of Arts) 123 Faculty and Staff of Mars Hill College 226 2 Mars Hill College Academic Catalog 2011-12 Mars Hill College Academic Catalog 2011-12 3 About the College History of the College What one first notices about the Mars Hill College campus is the unusual combination of the old and the new, the tradi- Mars Hill College is the oldest educational institution on its original site in western North Carolina. It was founded by a tional and the modern. A two-story brick building, Founders Hall, erected in 1892, stands in stark simplicity alongside a small group of pioneer citizens, descendents of the original settlers of the area. They erected a modest building on a tract contemporary three-story structure, Blackwell Hall. The programs described in this catalog also reflect the merging of the of land given by Edward Carter. Most of the work was done by voluntary labor; some was performed by an Asheville traditional and the contemporary. At Mars Hill College we are conscious of both the enduring core values of our heritage contractor. and the demands of the twenty-first century. The school opened in the fall of 1856 as the French Broad Baptist Academy, taking its name from the association of The old symbolically represents the rich 154-year heritage of Mars Hill College and its tradition of serving thousands of churches in which it was located. The first president was W. A. G. Brown. He was succeeded in 1858 by the Rev. J. B. young people from throughout North Carolina, the United States, and the world. The traditional also points to the strong Marsh of Binghamton, NY, who served until the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861. emphasis, throughout our existence, on providing students a broad liberal arts education which includes academic skills and knowledge that have been valued for centuries; and we celebrate our Baptist roots which are a significant part of our On February 16, 1859, the school was chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly as Mars Hill College, a name long commitment to education in a Christian context. suggested by trustee Lewis Palmer (1791–1874) based on scripture from the Bible’s Acts 17:22, “Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars Hill . .” The charter gave the college power to confer “all such degrees and marks of literary distinction as The new, the modern, symbolically represents the commitment of Mars Hill to offering the kind of education that will are usually conferred in colleges or seminaries of learning.” make our students aware of the practical benefits of the knowledge and skills provided by a liberal arts education. It also speaks of our continuing efforts to consider the needs of the community and of society in our programs, our facilities, and During the first two years of the Civil War, the school remained in operation, but it was closed from 1863 until 1865. After our technology. the war the institution was kept alive by the heroic efforts of local men and women. Fourteen men filled the presidency during the next 32 years. In the fusing of the traditional and the modern, Mars Hill College asserts that we value, cultivate, and build on a rich heri- tage of liberal arts education; and we strive to give our students the skills and knowledge they will need to adapt to and The election of Dr. R. L. Moore as president in 1897 was, in a sense, a second founding. Under his leadership the college function well in the rapidly changing world which they will enter. We intend to empower our graduates for service and grew continuously, its assets multiplied, and its character as an institution of higher education was firmly established. leadership within their chosen vocations. During most of its early history the college was operated as an academy or boarding high school, but it did offer some college-level courses. In 1921 it was reorganized as a junior college and became a successful pioneer in that field. Our Mountain Home In 1938, after 41 years of distinctive service, Dr. Moore retired from the presidency. A scholarly member of the faculty, Dr. Mars Hill College is located in one of the most beautiful and healthful regions of the eastern United States, the mountains Hoyt Blackwell, was unanimously selected as his successor. Under Dr. Blackwell’s leadership the progress of the school of western North Carolina. The town, which derives its name from the college, has a population of about 1,700. It is 18 continued. High standards were maintained, facilities were expanded and improved, and the curriculum was revised. miles north of Asheville (via Interstate 26), which is the largest city in the western third of the state with a population of approximately 70,400. Asheville has the sophisticated attractions of a major urban center, and is known for its quality arts, In 1960 the Baptist State Convention approved plans for converting Mars Hill into a senior college. The junior year was crafts, and music offerings. Its annual Bele Chere festival each summer draws about 300,000 people. The campus is 10 added in 1962–63, and the first baccalaureate degrees were awarded in May 1964.
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