Montreat College 2009 – 2010 Academic Catalog
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Montreat College 2009 – 2010 Academic Catalog Published by Montreat College, Montreat, NC 28757. The catalog is available online at www.montreat.edu or upon request from the Office of Admissions by calling 828-669-8011, ext. 3799 or by email at [email protected] . Montreat College This catalog provides general information about Montreat College and summarizes important information about the college’s policies, requirements for graduation, regulations and procedures. It is not intended to establish, nor does it establish, a contractual relationship with students. Rather, the catalog is published to acquaint students with information that will be helpful to them during their college careers. It is necessary in the general administration of the college to establish requirements and regulations governing the granting of degrees. Academic advisors, department chairs, and academic staff members are available to aid students in understanding these requirements and regulations. It is the student’s responsibility, however, to meet them. Students are urged to keep this catalog as a reference. Changes in curricular requirements may occur during catalog publications. Students will be informed of such changes. When this occurs, students may follow the requirements in effect at the time they entered Montreat College, or they may petition to follow the changed requirements. Students must choose to follow one catalog or the other; they may not pick and choose from the various requirements outlined in two or more catalogs. Reasonable substitutions will be made for discontinued and changed courses. Information in the catalog is considered to be an accurate representation of Montreat College policy as of the date of publication. The college reserves the right to make such changes in educational and financial policy as the college’s Faculty, Administration and/or Board of Trustees may deem consonant with sound academic and fiscal practice. The college has made a good faith effort to avoid typographical errors and other errors in the statements of policy and degree requirements as published. In any case, erroneous catalog statements do not take precedence over properly adopted policies. As an institution in the Presbyterian and Reformed tradition, the college seeks to treat all persons equally and emphasizes the dignity and worth of the individual. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Montreat College admits students of any race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, disability, military service, color, religion, sex, age, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administrative programs. In accordance with Federal and State statutes, Montreat College is committed to maintaining a community that is free from sexual harassment and all forms of sexual intimidation and exploitation. All students, staff, and faculty are advised that the college is concerned and prepared to take action to prevent and correct such behavior, and those individuals who engage in such behavior are subject to disciplinary action. 1 Contents Disclaimers .................................................................................................................................1 Academic Calendar..................................................................................................................4-7 About Montreat College..........................................................................................................8-14 Admission Information..........................................................................................................16-23 Financial Aid Information......................................................................................................24-29 Financial Information............................................................................................................30-34 Student Life Information .......................................................................................................35-44 Academic Information ..........................................................................................................45-63 Academic Departments.............................................................................................................64 Academic Programs...........................................................................................................66-169 American Studies.........................................................................................................71-74 Art.....................................................................................................................................75 Bible and Religion ........................................................................................................76-81 Biology.........................................................................................................................82-87 Business Administration...............................................................................................88-93 Chemistry..........................................................................................................................94 Christian Education...........................................................................................................95 Communication..........................................................................................................96-103 Computer Information Systems................................................................................104-106 Elementary Education..............................................................................................107-113 English.....................................................................................................................114-120 Environmental Studies .............................................................................................121-127 History......................................................................................................................128-131 Human Services ......................................................................................................132-135 Interdisciplinary Studies ...........................................................................................136-137 Modern Languages .........................................................................................................138 Music .......................................................................................................................139-144 Music Business........................................................................................................145-148 Outdoor Education ...................................................................................................149-153 Outdoor Ministry.......................................................................................................154-155 Physical Education..........................................................................................................157 Psychology...............................................................................................................158-160 Spanish...........................................................................................................................161 Theatre ...........................................................................................................................162 Worship Arts ............................................................................................................163-165 Dual Major.......................................................................................................................166 Associate Degrees...................................................................................................167-169 Special Programs.............................................................................................................170-172 Off-Campus Study Opportunities......................................................................................173-180 Adult Education................................................................................................................181-182 Academic Support Services .............................................................................................183-185 Course Descriptions.........................................................................................................186-236 Scholarship Opportunities ................................................................................................237-238 Directories........................................................................................................................239-247 Board of Trustees............................................................................................................239 Board of Visitors.......................................................................................................239-240 Alumni Association Officers.............................................................................................240 Administrative Officers