2019-2020 Prescott College Catalog
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College Catalog 2019-2020 220 Grove Avenue Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 350-4500 • (877) 350-2100 prescott.edu1 Catalog Disclaimer Notice Prescott College reserves the right, without notice, to modify the requirements for admission or graduation; to modify the courses of instruction or programs of study; to cancel classes; to change tuition and other fees; to refuse admission or readmission to any student at any time; or to alter any portion of this catalog and policies or procedures referred to herein. Students, faculty and staff of the College are responsible for all information and deadlines contained in this catalog. The online catalog is considered the official Prescott College catalog and can be found at http://www.prescott.edu/academics/academic-calendar-course- schedules/index.php. Employment Disclaimer Notice Prescott College does not guarantee job placement to graduates upon program/course completion or upon graduation. © Prescott College, 2019 Version Date 12.4.2019 2 Contents College-wide Policy and Information .............................................................................................................................4 College Calendar ..............................................................................................................................................................7 Admissions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Tuition, Fees, Refund Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 23 College Facilities and Other Resources ...................................................................................................................... 28 Student Affairs ............................................................................................................................................................... 31 Access and Disability Support Services .................................................................................................................. 31 Student Grievance Procedures ............................................................................................................................... 34 Student Conduct Policy ............................................................................................................................................ 36 Sex/Gender-Based Harassment, Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy ............................................. 46 General Academic Policies ........................................................................................................................................... 57 Enrollment Status and Registration........................................................................................................................ 64 Registration............................................................................................................................................................ 64 Decrease/Increase of Credits (Drop/Add) ......................................................................................................... 65 Leave of Absence (LOA)/Withdrawing from a Term ......................................................................................... 66 Academic Transcripts ............................................................................................................................................... 67 Academics at Prescott College .................................................................................................................................... 69 Degree Plan ............................................................................................................................................................... 78 Appendices ..................................................................................................................................................................... 92 Appendix A: Campus Map ........................................................................................................................................... 93 Appendix B: Faculty Members .................................................................................................................................... 95 Appendix C: Program Requirements / Advising Documents ................................................................................. 97 Appendix D: Sample Course Descriptions ............................................................................................................. 222 3 College-wide Policy and Information The first sections of the College Catalog present policy and information that is common to all degree titles, degree levels and modes of deliveries across the College. The following sections describe the policies and procedures relevant to the specific degree titles, degree levels and modes of delivery. Mission The mission of Prescott College is to educate students of diverse ages and backgrounds to understand, thrive in, and enhance our world community and environment. We regard learning as a continuing process and strive to provide an education that will enable students to live productive lives of self-fulfillment and service to others. Students are encouraged to think critically and act ethically with sensitivity to both the human community and the biosphere. Our philosophy stresses experiential learning and self- direction within an interdisciplinary curriculum. Vision Prescott College sets the standard for academic excellence through experiential, collaborative education that transforms diverse learners into leaders who make a difference while making a living. Committed to social justice and environmental sustainability, we serve local and global communities through innovative and intellectually adventurous liberal arts and professional programs. Accreditation and Degrees Offered Prescott College grants Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Education, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission has approved Prescott College to offer all of its degree titles via distance education. The Higher Learning Commission may be contacted at 312-263-0456 or via their website: http://www.hlcommission.org/. The Teacher Education Programs are approved by the Arizona Board of Education. The College is also accredited by the Association for Experiential Education. The College is licensed to offer degrees by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education: http://www.ppse.az.gov/. Prescott College is a member in good standing with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement: https://www.nc-sara.org/sara-states-institutions. List of Licensed Degree Titles The College offers the following degree titles. In addition, with the approval of appropriate faculty advisors and committees, students may complete an individualized competence or concentration within the non- professional degree titles below. The name of the individualized competence title will appear on the transcript and diploma below the degree title. The College is in the process of implementing the Comprehensive Program Review recommendations of the Academic Council and Board of Trustees to align the degree titles across the College. For this reason, the College is “teaching out” a number of older degree titles. Students admitted to the College prior to Fall 2017 may complete the degree titles being taught out within regular program length, or may elect to complete their degree with one of the newer degree titles. Prescott College is approved by the Higher Learning Commission to offer all programs via distance education. Prescott College uses the terms “Distance and Online Programs” for programs delivered through distance education. There is no difference in the meaning or value of degrees offered in on-campus, distance, or online deliveries. Prescott College transcripts list the degree title and competence, concentration, or emphasis titles, but not the deliveries used to deliver programs. 4 Program Description Credit Adventure Education Bachelor of Arts 120 Adventure Education Master of Arts 36 Arts & Humanities Bachelor of Arts 120 Arts & Humanities Master of Arts 36 Teach out Arts & Letters Bachelor of Fine Arts 120 Arts & Letters Bachelor of Arts 120 Teach out Counseling Master of Science 60 Counseling Psychology/Expressive Arts Therapy Master of Arts 90 Teach out Counseling/Adventure-based Psychotherapy Graduate Certificate 15 Counseling/Ecotherapy Graduate Certificate 15 Counseling/Equine-Assisted Mental Health Graduate Certificate 15 Counseling/Expressive Art Therapy Graduate Certificate 30 Cultural & Regional Studies Bachelor of Arts 120 Education Bachelor of Arts 120 Education Master of Arts 36 Education Master of Education 36 Education/Educational Leadership, Principalship Master of Education 36 Education/Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Arts 120 Education/Early Childhood Education Master of Education 39 Education/Early Childhood Education Post-Bachelor’s 39 Education/Early Childhood Special Education Bachelor of Arts