2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin The information in this bulletin is made as accurate as possible at the time of publication. Students are responsible for informing themselves of, and satisfactorily meeting, all requirements pertinent to their relationship with the University. The University reserves the right to make such changes as circumstances demand with reference to academic standing, admission, attendance, candidacy, conduct, curriculum, graduation, registration, and tuition and fees. A Message from the University President Welcome to La Sierra University and to the remarkable journey of learning and faith that invigorates this distinguished academic community. Our diverse community of students and professors is a welcoming one, exemplifying the joy of learning and service that daily forms the basis of this grand adventure. I believe you will be captivated by the opportunity to study in a setting of broad conversation and inquiry, imagination and hope! I hope you will join us! Randal Wisbey President, La Sierra University 2 La Sierra University Undergraduate Bulletin Table of Contents An Overview of La Sierra University ....................................4 Department of World Languages .................................215 La Sierra University Guidelines ............................................7 The Tom and Vi Zapara School of Business .....................223 Academic & Instructional Resources .................................14 Program in Accounting, Economics, & Finance .........226 Undergraduate Admission Information ............................22 Program in Customized Majors ...................................232 Undergraduate Financial Information ..............................29 Program in Management & Marketing ........................233 Office of Student Life ............................................................39 School of Education Academic Policies and Procedures ....................................43 Department of Curriculum & Instruction ...................241 Classification of Courses ......................................................57 Department of School Psychology & Counseling ............247 University Studies .................................................................60 The H.M.S. Richards Divinity School Undergraduate Department of Religion .........................248 University Honors .................................................................72 La Sierra University Board of Trustees ............................262 Division of Continuing Studies ...........................................77 La Sierra University Administration ................................263 English Language & American Culture .............................80 La Sierra University Faculty ..............................................267 College of Arts and Sciences ................................................84 La Sierra University Emeritus Faculty .............................272 Pre-Professional Programs .............................................86 Index .....................................................................................273 Program in Adventist Colleges Abroad ..........................87 Additional Courses ..........................................................93 Department of Art ...........................................................95 Department of Biology ..................................................103 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry ..............110 Program in Communication ........................................117 Program in Computer Science & Information Systems .....................................................124 Program in Criminal Justice .........................................128 Program in English ........................................................132 Department of Health & Exercise Science ..................142 Department of History, Politics, & Society ..................151 Program in Individual Major ........................................163 Program in Liberal Studies ...........................................164 Program in Mathematics ..............................................170 Department of Music ....................................................175 Program in Neuroscience .............................................189 Program in Philosophical Studies ................................192 Department of Physics ..................................................197 Department of Psychology ...........................................202 Department of Social Work ..........................................210 La Sierra University Undergraduate Bulletin 3 An Overview of La Sierra University History of La Sierra The convenient access to Southern California’s wide range of both participatory and spectator activities enables the La Sierra University is a co-educational institution of higher University to offer a multitude of unique cultural and education affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. educational experiences appropriate for the responsible As La Sierra Academy, it opened its doors in 1922 on acreage student. that had been part of an 1846 Mexican land grant known as Rancho La Sierra; its location is now in the city of Riverside. Accreditation In 1923, with the addition of teacher-training coursework, it became La Sierra Academy and Normal School. As its range La Sierra University is accredited by the Accrediting of offerings expanded, it became Southern California Junior Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the College (in 1927) and then La Sierra College (in 1939). It was Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). accredited as a four-year liberal arts college in 1946. Western Association of Schools and Colleges In 1967, La Sierra College merged with Loma Linda University; 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100 the programs based on the La Sierra campus became the Alameda, California 94501 university’s College of Arts and Sciences. The School of Phone: (510) 748-9001 Education was created in 1968, followed in 1986 by the School Website: http://www.wascweb.org of Business and in 1987 by the School of Religion. The Evening Adult Degree program (currently known as the Division of The University is also accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Continuing Studies) also began operation in 1986. What had Association (AAA), the accrediting association of Seventh-day been Loma Linda University’s La Sierra campus became an Adventist schools, colleges, and universities. independent institution, now La Sierra University, in 1990. Adventist Accrediting Association General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists La Sierra University Today 12501 Old Columbia Pike La Sierra University is a Christian coeducational institution Silver Spring, Maryland 20904 located in inland Southern California and is part of the Phone: (301) 680-6000 Seventh-day Adventist system of higher education. Website: http://education.gc.adventist.org The University offers graduate and undergraduate curricula The University is a member of the Council for Higher Education in applied and liberal arts and sciences, business, and Accreditation, the Association of American Colleges and religion; graduate curricula in education; and programs for Universities, the National Association of Independent professional education in fulfillment of requirements for Colleges and Universities, and the Association of Independent teaching credentials. California Colleges and Universities. Approval of programs Intellectual pursuits are facilitated by the University’s library, is maintained with the California Commission on Teacher museums, observatory, arboretum, Brandstater Gallery, Credentialing. The undergraduate program in Social Work is MICOL, Learning Support and Testing Center, Hancock fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and and Stahl Centers, and other campus resources. In an effort the music degrees are accredited by the National Association to create students that are at their best in every capacity, of Schools of Music. the University also encourages physical fitness through such activities as intramural and varsity sports and physical Degrees Offered education courses. In addition, the campus maintains three Curricula are offered leading to the following degrees: swimming pools; a fitness center; and track, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Arts, The University buildings are on a gentle slope looking Master of Business Administration, Master of Divinity, Master eastward over the Riverside valley, with its world-famous of Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Teaching, Specialist in citrus and walnut groves and its palm-lined boulevards. Education, and Doctor of Education. The approximately 300 acres owned by the University allow, during the winter months, for the snow-clad peaks of the surrounding ranges to be seen rising above the rolling open fields. This glimpse of the Inland Empire, as seen from the University campus, offers a view of rare beauty. 4 La Sierra University Undergraduate Bulletin An Overview of La Sierra University Mission Statement Adventist and non-Adventist high school graduates as well as transfer students from all parts of the world. As members of the diverse La Sierra University community, we are committed to inquiry, learning, and service. Our In addition, the University serves graduate and professional community is rooted in the Christian gospel and Seventh-day students