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JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY 2015-2016 Undergraduate Studies Published by John Brown University Siloam Springs, Arkansas Spring 2015 This catalog contains policies and guidelines for the purpose of aiding students in planning their educational curriculum and is not to be considered a contractual agreement. Program requirements, course content, and other regulations are subject to change at the discretion of the controlling entities within the university. Table of Contents University Calendar University Profile o Mission of the University o Statement of Faith o Educational Philosophy o History o Location & Student Body o Accreditation o Council for Christian Colleges & Universities o Academic Year o The Soderquist Center o The Center for Healthy Relationships o Resources for Learning o Office of Academic Assistance o Student Development Office o Resources for Service o Resources for Lifestyle o Health Services o International Programs Department Educational Programs o Academic Colleges & Divisions o Majors & Minors o University Honors Scholars Program o JBU Study Abroad & International Summer Study Programs o Affiliated CCCU Study Abroad Programs o Other International Off-Campus Programs o Academic & Financial Aid Policies for Off-Campus Programs o Reserve Officer Training Corps Admission o Admission Procedures & Guidelines o Criteria for Admission o First-Time Freshman o Transfer Students o Non-Degree Students o International Admission Requirements o Concurrent High School Enrollment o Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy Financial Planning o Cost of Attendance o Additional Fees o Student Accounts o Financial Aid o Scholarships o Federal & State Financial Aid Programs o Walton International Scholarship Program Academic Policies o Students Subject to the Catalog Provisions o Course Credits o Classification of Students o Summer Terms o Credit by Examination o Independent Study o Prerequisites and Corequisites o Maximum Course Load o Adding and Dropping Courses o Withdrawal from the University o Transcripts o FERPA Regulations o Attendance Regulations o Academic Integrity o Grading System o Scholastic Achievement Awards o Academic Probation & Required Achievement for Continued Enrollment o Complaint & Appeal Process Degree Requirements o Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree o Additional Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree o The Core Curriculum o The Co-Curriculum o Requirements for the Associate's Degree o Graduation and Commencement Colleges & Divisions o Division of Biblical Studies . Bible, Religion, and Philosophy . Christian Ministry . Intercultural Studies o Donald G. Soderquist College of Business . Accounting . Business Administration . Economics . International Business . Leadership Studies . Management . Marketing o Division of Communication and Fine Arts . Communication . Music and Theatre . Visual Arts o College of Education and Human Services . Teacher Education . Elementary Education . TESOL Endorsement . K-12 Program in Music . Secondary Education in English, Mathematics, & Social Studies . Family and Human Services . Kinesiology . Nursing . Psychology o Division of Engineering and Construction Management . Construction Management . Engineering o Division of Humanities and Social Sciences . English . History . Language Studies . Political Science . Social Studies o Division of Interdisciplinary Studies . General Education . Military Science o Division of Natural Science . Biology . Chemistry . General Science . Mathematics . Physics Course Descriptions o Course Numbers o Aerospace Studies ~ Air Force ROTC (ARO) o Art and Design (ART) o Accounting (ATG) o Bible (BBL) o Biology (BIO) o Business Administration (BUS) o Chemistry (CHM) o Construction Management (CM) o Christian Ministries (CMN) o Communication (COM) o Core Curriculum (COR) o Computer Science (CS) o Counseling (CNL) o Economics (ECN) o Education (ED) o Electrical Engineering (EE) o English (EGL) o Engineering (EN) o Family and Human Services (FAM) o General Science (GSC) o History (HST) o Honors o Intercultural Studies (ICS) o Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) o International Business (INT) o Kinesiology (KIN) o Leadership (LDR) o Language Studies (LS) o Language Studies ~ Seville Program (LSS) o Mechanical Engineering (ME) o Management (MGT) o Marketing (MKT) o Military Science ~ Army ROTC (MSC) o Mathematics (MTH) o Music (MUS) o Nursing (NUR) o Physics (PHY) o Political Science (POL) o Psychology (PSY) o Religion and Philosophy (RPH) o Renewable Energy (RE) o Social Studies (SST) o Theatre (THE) Trustees, Faculty & Administration o Trustees o Faculty & Administration o Faculty Emeriti For information concerning the Graduate School or the Degree Completion Programs, please refer to their respective 2014-2016 catalogs. University Calendar 2015-2017 FALL 2015 FALL 2016 W 8/19 – F 8/21 International Student Orientation W 8/17 – F 8/19 F 8/21 New Student Move-In F 8/19 Sa 8/22 - T 8/25 New Student Orientation Sa 8/20 - T 8/23 Sa 8/22 New Student Registration Sa 8/20 W 8/26 Classes Begin W 8/24 M 9/7 Labor Day Holiday M 9/5 W 9/9 Last Day to Add a Course W 9/7 F 10/16 Mid-semester Grades Due F 10/14 M 10/19 - T 10/20 Fall Break M 10/17 - T 10/18 F 10/23 Last Day to Drop a Course F 10/21 M 11/2 - M 11/16 Registration for Spring Term M 10/31 – M 11/14 W 11/25 - F 11/27 Thanksgiving Holidays W 11/23 – F 11/25 M 12/14 – R 12/17 Examination Week M 12/12 – R 12/15 Sa 12/19 Commencement Exercises Sa 12/17 SPRING 2016 SPRING 2017 M 1/11 New Student Move-In M 1/9 M 1/11 - T 1/12 New Student Orientation M 1/9 - T 1/10 M 1/11 New Student Registration M 1/9 W 1/13 Classes Begin W 1/11 W 1/27 Last Day to Add a Course W 1/25 F 3/4 Mid-semester Grades Due F 3/3 F 3/11 Last Day to Drop a Course F 3/10 M 3/21 - F 3/25 Spring Break M 3/20 – F 3/24 M 3/28 Easter Monday T 3/29 – M 4/11 Registration for Fall Term M 3/27 – M 4/10 Good Friday Holiday F 4/14 M 5/2 – R 5/5 Examination Week M 5/1 – R 5/4 Sa 5/7 Commencement Exercises Sa 5/6 SUMMER 2016 SUMMER 2017 (MAY TERM) (MAY TERM) M 5/9 Classes Begin M 5/8 W 5/11 Last Day to Add a Course W 5/10 F 6/3 Last Day to Drop a Course F 6/2 M 5/30 Memorial Day Holiday M 5/29 F 7/1 End of Term F 6/30 University Profile THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY The faculty and board of trustees have accepted the following statement as being an accurate expression of the university basic mission: John Brown University provides Christ-centered education that prepares people to honor God and serve others by developing their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. STATEMENT OF FAITH The doctrinal position of the institution is contained in the following Articles of Faith which have been adopted by the National Association of Evangelical's: 1. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative word of God. 2. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 3. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. 4. We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. 5. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. 6. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. 7. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY The faculty has expressed its purpose as sending forth graduates Whose lives reflect the love of Christ Through reverence toward God. Through consecration to Christ and His Church. Through knowledge of the Bible and appreciation of its principles. Through participation in Christian activities with talents, means, and time. Through tolerance, humility, and helpfulness to others. Who possess intellectual integrity and an enthusiasm for continuing self-development Through use of mental processes which lead to intelligent decisions. Through familiarization with sources of information. Through utilization of knowledge. Through mastery of means of communication of ideas. Who are able to function effectively in a multicultural world Through a heightened awareness of diverse cultural contexts and values. Through development of skills and attitudes necessary to interact, work, and minister with people of other cultures. Through understanding the inclusiveness of God's Kingdom and the equality of all people before God. Through formation of a Christian perspective of the world. Who are eager and able to perform a share of the world's work Through their willing response to God's unique plan. Through working in chosen vocations with skill, efficiency, and dedication. Through a cooperative and understanding attitude toward fellow workers. Who make worthy contributions to their communities Through active cooperation with other people toward general community improvement. Through promoting wholesome entertainment, adequate educational programs, and other phases of community welfare. Through exercising their political privileges in the spirit of Christ. Through practicing the high ideals of love and justice toward all people. HISTORY John Brown University's rich history began with an enthusiastic evangelist, radio pioneer, educator, and author, John E. Brown, who recognized the need for an academic institution that would prepare young people to serve Christ. In 1919, with a goal of educating the "Head, Heart, and Hand," John Brown laid the foundation for the institution that would later be called John Brown University.
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