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Briar Cliff University Catalog Undergraduate & Graduate Studies 2018-2019 The university insignia, work of the Briar Cliff Department of Art, sums up the goals of Briar Cliff. The cross proclaims that we are a Catholic university, dedicated to the love that gave all. The most important part of the Briar Cliff philosophy is reverence and concern for each person. This emphasis on the dignity of the individual fosters a friendly, democratic spirit that rejects class lines and racial barriers. The wavy lines indicate the location of the university in Siouxland, with the Missouri River as the western boundary. In the impressionistic eagle, the sign of the Sioux tribes who were a part of this area, we see strength and reaching for the heights. Mater Gratiae, Mother of Grace, proclaims Mary, mother of the Savior, as patroness of Briar Cliff under her title of Lady of Grace. Caritas, love, is the Franciscan call to the two great commands: love God with all your power; love your neighbor as yourself. The star speaks of striving upward for knowledge and wisdom. Briar Cliff University Catalog 1 Correspondence Directory Street Address: Briar Cliff University 3303 Rebecca Street Sioux City, Iowa 51104 Telephone: 712-279-5321 or 1-800-662-3303 Prospective Students: Office of Admissions 712-279-5200 Financial Aid: Director of Financial Aid 712-279-5239 University Relations: Toll-free: 866-5-BC-ALUM (866-522-2586) Transcripts and Class Schedules: Registrar 712-279-5447 Athletic Program: Director of Athletics 712-279-1707 Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this catalog, but Briar Cliff University reserves the authority to make changes without prior notice. In its unfettered discretion, Briar Cliff University also reserves the authority to change the regulations governing admissions, tuition, fees or other expenses; to cancel programs or courses due to low enrollment, budget constraints or curricular changes; or to alter any regulations affecting the student body. The university reserves the authority to make other changes in policies and procedures at any time they are considered to be desirable or necessary. The university also reserves the authority to designate the effective dates of any such changes. This catalog is not to be construed as a contract between the student and the university. Briar Cliff University will provide equal opportunity in compliance with the law and will not discriminate for any reason prohibited by the law. Briar Cliff University Catalog 2 Table of Contents About the University Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Past and Present ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Briar Cliff University Mission and Values Statements .............................................................................................................................................................. 8 Community Life at Briar Cliff University .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Admissions, Cost and Financial Aid Admissions .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Financial Data ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Financial Assistance .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18 The Briar Cliff Community ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 General Information Policies and Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Options for Credit (Undergraduate) ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Professional and Pre-Professional Programs (Undergraduate) ................................................................................................................................................... 43 A Liberal Education (Undergraduate, Traditional) ................................................................................................................................................................ 44 A Liberal Education (Undergraduate, Degree Completion) ......................................................................................................................................... 55 Requirements for Graduation (Undergraduate) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 56 Areas of Study (Undergraduate, Traditional) ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 57 Areas of Study (Undergraduate, Degree Completion) ................................................................................................................................................................. 201 Requirements for Graduation (Graduate) .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 223 Areas of Study (Graduate) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 224 Board of Trustees ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 254 Faculty Listing .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 255 Emeriti Faculty Listing ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 260 Emeritas Presidents Listing ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 262 Briar Cliff University Catalog 3 Welcome to Briar Cliff University! On behalf of the Briar Cliff community, we would like to welcome you and wish you much success. We hope you are beginning to experience the "spirit" of Briar Cliff. We are a community that recognizes its Franciscan tradition through our service to each other and our community. We show our care and concern for creation and our openness to all people. You will have the opportunity to make a difference at Briar Cliff and in our community. We hope you will. We encourage you to pursue your field of study with intensity and passion. Briar Cliff provides an education whereby you will learn to exercise and apply the skills and abilities of critical analysis, logical thinking, and problem solving. We will prepare you not only for today's job market but tomorrow's as well. Professors who are outstanding in their areas of academic expertise will teach you. At Briar Cliff University we will prepare you for your chosen profession and more. When you graduate, you will be happy with who you are as well as what you do. Please take this time to read this catalog. If you have a question, please do not hesitate to ask. We are here to assist you as you pursue your dreams. Best wishes and God's blessings. Sincerely, Rachelle L. Karstens, JD President Todd Knealing, PhD Vice President