2018-2019 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 1
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2018-2019 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 1 Notice of Non-Discrimination Alderson Broaddus University is committed to providing and maintaining a learning and working environment that is free from any form of illegal discrimination or harassment in accordance with federal, state and local law, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the West Virginia Human Rights Act, and their implementing regulations. Specifically, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law in recruitment, admission, educational programs, University activities or employment. There will be no retaliation against any individual who makes a good faith report of discrimination or harassment or participates in or cooperates with any investigation of alleged discrimination or harassment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University’s non-discrimination policies: Matthew Sisk Title IX Coordinator 101 College Hill Drive Philippi, WV 26416 304-457-6356 [email protected] 2 Alderson Broaddus University Additionally, you may contact the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg. 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-1100 Telephone: 800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 877-521-2172 Email: [email protected] NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER Nothing in this publication or any of Alderson Broaddus University written policies, handbooks or other documents and nothing stated orally by a representative of the University should be construed to create any contractual obligations on the part of the University. Furthermore, no one at the University is authorized to contractually obligate the University to any student unless the obligation is in writing and is signed by the President of the University or designee. Recognizing that changes may be necessary, the University reserves the right to change at any time its policies, guidelines and procedures, including without limitation, the University’s curricula, course offerings, fees, requirements for graduation and any other matters set forth in the various catalogs, manuals, written policies and other documents, at the sole discretion of the University. 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 3 CONTENTS Academic Calendars 2018-2019 ......................................................4 General University Information .........................................................5 Admission to the University ..............................................................7 Fees and Financial Aid .....................................................................7 Student Life and Student Services ................................................ 14 Academic Information .....................................................................14 Foreign Language Placement ........................................................25 Programs of Study – Bachelor Degree Majors ...............................41 Programs of Study – Associate Degree Majors ..............................79 Liberal Studies Program .................................................................81 Academic Minors ............................................................................85 Honors Program .............................................................................95 Courses of Instruction...................................................................101 Directory .......................................................................................189 Index .............................................................................................198 4 Alderson Broaddus University 2018-2019 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Faculty Workshops ...................................................Aug. 15-17 First Day of Spring 2 Online Course .................................Mar. 6 First Day of Classes ....................................................... Aug. 22 Last Day to Add/Drop Spring 2 Online Courses ..............Mar. 8 First Day of Fall 1 Online Courses ................................. Aug. 22 First Day of 2nd 7-week Courses ...................................Mar. 11 Last Day to Add/Drop Fall 1 Online Courses ................ Aug. 24 Last Day to Add/Drop 2nd 7-week Courses ...................Mar. 13 Last Day to Add/Drop classes........................................ Aug. 28 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes .................................... Mar. 15-16 Opening Convocation .................................................... Aug. 30 Advance Registration for Summer and Fall Semester .. Mar. 18-22 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes ............................ Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Last Day to Withdraw from Full Semester Courses ........ Apr. 3 Labor Day Holiday (No Classes) .................................... Sept. 3 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes ......................................Apr.12-13 Last Day to Clear Previous Semester Incomplete ....... Sept. 19 Honors Convocation ......................................................... Apr.13 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes ...................................Sept. 28-29 Last Day to Withdraw from 2nd 7-week Courses .......... Apr. 15 Last Day to Withdraw from 1st 7-week Courses ............. Oct. 1 Last Day to Withdraw from Spring 2 Online Courses ..... Apr.17 Last Day to Withdraw from Fall 1 Online Courses ........... Oct. 3 Good Friday (No Classes) ............................................... Apr.19 Homecoming ..................................................................Oct. 4-7 Easter ............................................................................... Apr. 21 Midterm Grades Due .......................................................Oct. 10 Last Day of Classes ........................................................ Apr. 24 Fall Break ....................................................................Oct. 11-12 Baccalaureate .................................................................. Apr. 25 First Day of 2nd 7-week Courses ...................................Oct. 15 Reading Day .................................................................... Apr. 25 Last Day of Fall 1 Online Courses ...................................Oct.15 Final Exams ................................................................Apr. 26-27 Final Exam for Fall 1 Online Courses .............................Oct. 16 Board of Trustees & Governors Spring Meeting .......Apr. 27-28 Last Day to Add/Drop 2nd 7-week Courses ...................Oct. 17 Final Exams (continues) .....................................Apr. 29-May 1 First Day of Fall 2 Online Courses ..................................Oct. 17 Last Day of Spring 2 Online Courses ............................. Apr. 29 Last Day to Add/Drop Fall 2 Online Courses .................Oct. 19 Final Exams for Spring 2 Online Courses ...................... Apr. 30 Board of Trustees & Governors Fall Meeting ............Oct. 20-21 Nursing Pinning Ceremony ...............................................May 3 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes .....................................Oct. 26-27 Commencement ................................................................May 4 Advance Registration for Spring Semester ........ Oct. 29-Nov. 2 First Day of Summer Session Courses ...................................... Last Day to Withdraw from Full Semester Classes .........Nov. 9 (Full and 1st Summer Session) ..............................May 13 Thanksgiving Break ................................................... Nov. 19-23 Last Day to Add/Drop Full & 1st.................................................. Thanksgiving Day ............................................................Nov. 22 Summer Session Courses ......................................May 15 Last Day to Withdraw from 2nd 7-week Courses ..........Nov. 28 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes .................................... May 17-18 Last Day to Withdraw from Fall 2 online Courses..........Nov. 28 Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes) ..............................May 27 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes ................................Nov.30-Dec.1 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes ........................................June 7-8 Last Day of Classes ......................................................... Dec. 7 Last Day to Withdraw from 1st ................................................... Final Exams ...............................................................Dec. 10-14 Summer Session Courses .....................................June 12 Last Day of Fall 2 Online Courses ................................. Dec. 10 Last Day of 1st Summer Session Courses ...................June 20 Final Exams for Fall 2 Online Courses ...........................Dec. 11 Midterm (Full Summer) ..................................................June 21 Winter Break ..............................................................Dec. 15-31 Final Exams (1st Summer Sessions Courses) .............June 21 Christmas Day ............................................................... Dec. 25 Board of Trustees & Governors Summer Retreat .. June 22-23 New Year’s Day .................................................................Jan. 1 First Day of 2nd Summer Session