Catalog 2003–2004 2
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Catalog 2003–2004 2 On the pages that follow you will find information which will be invalu- able to you as you plan your academic program at Virginia Wesleyan Col- lege. They contain descriptions of the numerous educational options available to you along with essential information on academic regulations, student life, financial aid, career planning, and other aspects of college life. In many ways, the information can serve as your guide to academic success. Read this catalog carefully, refer to it frequently, and use it to track your progress. Whether you are a recent high school graduate, an adult student, a col- lege transfer, a veteran, or an international student, Virginia Wesleyan at- tempts to meet your educational needs and addresses them here. Take a moment to review the Table of Contents so that you are familiar with this publication. Dr. Stephen S. Mansfield Prospective students will have a particular interest in reading the fol- lowing sections: “Virginia Wesleyan College: A Special Place,” “A Frame- work For Your Future,” “Your Commitment to Virginia Wesleyan,” “Financial Information–Education Within Your Reach,” and other sections as well. Current students should become familiar with the section entitled “A Framework For Your Future,” which defines graduation requirements. Other sections of special interest to you are those on “Career Ser- vices–Planning Your Future” and “Programs and Courses–Design Your Future.” Please feel free to call on me whenever I am needed; call on your adviser frequently. The section of the catalog entitled “College Beyond Books” is your guide to numerous student services. Best wishes to you for a rewarding educational experience at Virginia Wesleyan. You are indeed someone special to us! Dr. Stephen S. Mansfield Vice President for Academic Affairs and Kenneth R. Perry Dean of the College This catalog is published by Virginia Wesleyan College and contains information concerning campus life, career preparation, academic policies, and course offerings. The college reserves the right to make alterations in course offerings and academic poli- cies without prior notice in order to further the institution’s purpose. The information in the catalog is presented as a guide and is not the offer of a contract. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the academic policies contained in the catalog. Failure to do so does not excuse students from the requirements and regulations described herein. Contents 3 CONTENTS College Profile—A Special Place ................................................................ 5 Mission Statement ................................................................................... 5 Four-Year Graduation Guarantee ............................................................ 5 Your Rights and Responsibilities ............................................................. 5 Admission—Your Commitment to Virginia Wesleyan ................................. 8 Financial Information—Education Within Reach ........................................ 11 Financial Aid ........................................................................................... 11 Plan of Study—A Framework for Your Future ............................................ 14 The Educational Program ........................................................................ 14 The General Studies Program .................................................................. 14 Graduation Requirements ........................................................................ 15 Major Programs ....................................................................................... 23 Program Enhancement ............................................................................. 24 Center for the Study of Religious Freedom ............................................... 26 VWC Information Technology Program ................................................... 27 ROTC ..................................................................................................... 27 Study Abroad .......................................................................................... 27 The Adult Studies Program ..................................................................... 27 Academic Regulations ............................................................................. 29 Academic Standing .................................................................................. 31 Career Services Center—Planning Your Future ........................................... 33 Programs and Courses—Design Your Future .............................................. 35 Academic Skills Development ................................................................. 35 American Studies .................................................................................... 35 Art/Art History ........................................................................................ 35 Biology ................................................................................................... 39 Center for the Study of Religious Freedom .............................................. 43 Chemistry ................................................................................................ 43 Classics ................................................................................................... 45 Communications/Journalism .................................................................... 46 Earth and Environmental Sciences ........................................................... 49 Education/Special Education ................................................................... 51 English .................................................................................................... 59 Environmental Studies ............................................................................. 65 Foreign Languages and Literatures .......................................................... 67 Geography ............................................................................................... 73 Health and Human Services .................................................................... 74 History .................................................................................................... 77 Information Systems ................................................................................ 81 Interdisciplinary Studies .......................................................................... 81 International Studies ................................................................................ 84 Liberal Studies ........................................................................................ 85 Management/Business/Economics ........................................................... 85 Mathematics/Computer Science .............................................................. 89 Music ...................................................................................................... 93 Philosophy ............................................................................................... 96 Physical Science ...................................................................................... 98 Physics .................................................................................................... 98 Political Science ...................................................................................... 99 PORTfolio ............................................................................................... 103 Psychology .............................................................................................. 104 Recreation and Leisure Studies ................................................................ 108 Religious Studies ..................................................................................... 113 Social Studies .......................................................................................... 115 Sociology/Criminal Justice ...................................................................... 116 Theater .................................................................................................... 120 Women’s and Gender Studies ................................................................... 122 Campus Life—College Beyond Books ........................................................ 123 Directory—Who’s Who at Virginia Wesleyan ............................................. 126 Board of Trustees .................................................................................... 126 Faculty .................................................................................................... 127 A first-rate faculty and personal attention are Administrative Staff ................................................................................. 131 Virginia Wesleyan College trademarks which Index—What’s Where ................................................................................. 137 have earned the liberal arts institution a Calendar 2003–2004—What’s When ...................................... inside back cover national reputation for excellence. 4 Virginia Wesleyan’s nearly 1,400 students, from 35 states and nine foreign countries, participate in more than 60 clubs and organizations. College Profile 5 VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE— A SPECIAL PLACE Mission Statement awards and honors received (including dates), photograph, and most recent previous educational agency or institution attended. The mission of Virginia Wesleyan College is to engage