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2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog of Freed-Hardeman University Learning, Achieving, Serving “Teaching How to Live and How to Make a Living” Freed-Hardeman University 158 East Main Street Henderson, Tennessee 38340-2399 (731) 989-6000 (800) FHU-FHU1 (800) 348-3481 NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS Freed-Hardeman University admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Freed-Hardeman does not discriminate on the basis of age, handicap, race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Except for certain exemptions and limitations provided for by law, the university, in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admissions, in employment, or in the educational programs and activities which it operates with federal aid. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to Dr. Samuel T. Jones, Freed-Hardeman University, or to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202. TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Message from President Joe A. Wiley .................................................................................... 5 Purpose Statement ............................................................................................................ 6 Aims ................................................................................................................................ 6 History of Freed-Hardeman University ................................................................................... 7 Location and Facilities ......................................................................................................... 8 Accreditation and Affiliations .............................................................................................. 13 ADMISSIONS, ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT, & FINANCIAL AID One Stop Center .............................................................................................................. 14 Applying for Admission ..................................................................................................... 14 Transfer Students and Transfer Credits ............................................................................... 16 Financial Aid ................................................................................................................... 18 Endowed Academic Scholarships ........................................................................................ 25 Endowed Scholarships ...................................................................................................... 28 STUDENT SERVICES Government and Participation ............................................................................................ 42 General Expectations and Regulations ................................................................................. 42 Student Activities and Organizations ................................................................................... 43 Student Services and Facilities ........................................................................................... 48 FINANCIAL INFORMATION Student Charges and Expenses .......................................................................................... 53 Paying Your Account ......................................................................................................... 58 ACADEMICS Academic Policies and Definitions ....................................................................................... 61 Grades ........................................................................................................................... 64 Class Attendance Policy .................................................................................................... 69 Special Academic Programs ............................................................................................... 70 International Studies Programs .......................................................................................... 72 Developmental Studies ..................................................................................................... 73 Academic Credit by Examination ........................................................................................ 74 Special Studies ................................................................................................................ 75 Organization of Academic Programs .................................................................................... 77 Academic Programs of Study ............................................................................................. 79 Degree Requirements ....................................................................................................... 86 Graduation Requirements .................................................................................................. 88 SCHOOLS AND OFFERINGS Honors College ................................................................................................................ 90 School of Arts and Humanities ........................................................................................... 94 Department of Behavioral Sciences and Family Studies .................................................. 97 Department of Communication and Literature .............................................................. 114 Department of Fine Arts ........................................................................................... 131 Department of Health and Human Performance ........................................................... 147 Department of History, Philosophy, and Political Studies ............................................... 156 School of Biblical Studies ................................................................................................. 163 School of Business .......................................................................................................... 179 School of Education ......................................................................................................... 194 School of Sciences and Mathematics .................................................................................. 207 Department of Biology ............................................................................................. 208 Department of Chemistry and Engineering Sciences ..................................................... 216 Department of Mathematics and Computer Science ...................................................... 224 Department of Nursing ............................................................................................. 231 2 - Undergraduate Catalog, 2009-10 UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Mission of University Advancement .................................................................................... 237 Division of Responsibility .................................................................................................. 237 Areas of Financial Support ................................................................................................ 238 Support Groups .............................................................................................................. 239 DIRECTORIES Board of Trustees ........................................................................................................... 241 Campus Offices .............................................................................................................. 242 Administrative Personnel .................................................................................................. 247 Faculty .......................................................................................................................... 247 Retired Administrators ..................................................................................................... 259 Retired Faculty ............................................................................................................... 260 University Committees ..................................................................................................... 260 CALENDAR........................................................................................................ 262 INDEX ......................................................................................................................... 267 General Information - 3 A WORD ABOUT THIS CATALOG The catalog has been designed to provide you with clear, current, and useful information about Freed-Hardeman University. In it, you will learn about the university’s history and traditions, its distinctive commitments, and its programs and services. You will learn from the catalog what you may expect of the university and what the university expects of you as a student. It tells how you may earn a degree and with what kind of regulations you must comply to remain in good standing. It is an authoritative reference for students, faculty, and administration, and no one may waive its requirements or regulations without a written request approved in writing by the appropriate administrative officer. Errors may, of course, be corrected. Oral advice or assurances which