2013 Academic Catalog
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Montreat College 2012 – 2013 Academic Catalog Published by Montreat College, Montreat, NC 28757 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. Please see the College website at www.montreat.edu for the most updated version of the catalog. Montreat College is an independent, self-governing college, related to the Presbyterian Church by history, location, and long-standing relationships with the Mountain Retreat Association and the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities. The College seeks to honor Jesus Christ and our Presbyterian and reformed heritage while remaining 1 uninvolved in denominational politics and administration and welcoming students without regard to religious affiliation. 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, exploitation, coercion, and violence. The Associate Dean of Academics and Institutional Effectiveness is designated as the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries concerning the College’s policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and complaints may be directed to the Associate Dean of Academics and Institutional Effectiveness, Montreat College, P.O. Box 1267, Montreat, NC 28757, (828) 669-8012 (ext. 3623). MONTREAT COLLEGE P.O. Box 1267 828-669-8012 310 Gaither Circle 800-622-6968 Montreat, NC 28757 828-669-9554 fax MONTREAT COLLEGE 191 Vance Avenue 828-669-8012 Black Mountain, NC 28711 800-690-7727 828-669-0500 fax MONTREAT COLLEGE School of Professional and Adult Studies 704-357-3390 212 South Tryon Street 800-436-2777 Charlotte, NC 28281 704-676-4618 fax 2 MONTREAT COLLEGE School of Professional and Adult Studies 828-667-5044 330 Ridgefield Court 800-806-2777 Asheville, NC 28806 828-667-9079 fax MONTREAT COLLEGE School of Professional and Adult Studies PO Box 1389 Morganton, NC 28680-1389 MONTREAT COLLEGE School of Professional and Adult Studies PO Box 2199 Wake Forest, NC 27588 Visit us online: www.montreat.edu 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Disclaimers ................................................................................................................................. 1 About Montreat College ............................................................................................................. 10 Directories ............................................................................................................................... 359 Board of Trustees ............................................................................................................ 359 Board of Visitors .............................................................................................................. 359 Alumni Association Officers ............................................................................................. 360 Administrative Officers and Cabinet ................................................................................ 360 Campus Facilities ............................................................................................................ 373 School of Arts and Sciences School of Arts and Sciences...................................................................................................... 18 Academic Calendar ..................................................................................................................... 6 Admission Information ............................................................................................................... 19 Financial Aid Information ........................................................................................................... 29 Financial Information ................................................................................................................. 36 Student Life Information ............................................................................................................ 42 Academic Information ............................................................................................................... 53 Academic Departments ............................................................................................................. 78 Academic Programs .................................................................................................................. 79 American Studies .............................................................................................................. 84 Art ..................................................................................................................................... 88 Bible and Religion ............................................................................................................. 89 Biology .............................................................................................................................. 95 Business Administration .................................................................................................. 102 Chemistry ........................................................................................................................ 107 Christian Education ......................................................................................................... 108 Communication ............................................................................................................... 109 Computer Information Systems ....................................................................................... 121 English ............................................................................................................................ 125 Environmental Studies .................................................................................................... 132 History ............................................................................................................................. 139 Interdisciplinary Studies .................................................................................................. 143 Music .............................................................................................................................. 145 Music Business ............................................................................................................... 147 Outdoor Education .......................................................................................................... 152 Outdoor Ministry .............................................................................................................. 152 Philosophy and Worldviews ............................................................................................. 162 Physical Education .......................................................................................................... 165 Psychology and Human Services