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2009–2010 Undergraduate Catalog 2009­–2010 Undergraduate Catalog 402 643 3651 800 535 5494 www.cune.edu [email protected] click on catalog cover to enter CONTENTS General Information Academic Year Calendars 2009-2010 2010-2011 About Concordia University, Nebraska Admission Information Student Life Information Financial Information Academic Information Administration & Faculty Campus Map Programs of Study General Education Component Bachelor of Science in Education Programs Elementary Middle Level Secondary Liberal Arts Programs Bachelor of Arts Programs Degree Completion Programs Bachelor of Science Programs Biology Business Chemistry Computer Science Health and Human Performance Mathematics Physical Science Director of Christian Education Bachelor of Music Programs Bachelor of Fine Arts Program click here to learn Certificate in Contemporary Church Music how to use this Pre-Seminary Pastoral electronic catalog Pre-Deaconess Gerontology Pre-Professional Study Revised 9/2009 Course Descriptions Art History Biology Latin Business Mathematics Chemistry Music Communications & Organizational Management* Theatre Arts Philosophy Computer Science Physics Economics Political Science Education Psychology Educational Psychology Religion English ROTC English, Communication, Science Theatre Arts Service Learning Environmental Science Social Work Financial Literacy Sociology First Year Seminar Spanish General Studies Theology Geography Gerontology Greek Health & Human Performance Hebrew *DCP program only A Few Bookmarks Palette The bookmarks allow you to see an outline view of the entire cata- HelpFUl hiNTs log. 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TABLE of CONTENTS 2009-2010 Academic Calendar...........................................................................................................................................................iv 2010-2011 Academic Calendar..........................................................................................................................................................v About Concordia University ................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Admission Information ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Freshman Applicants ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Recommended High School Program ................................................................................................................................................ 2 Transfer Applicants .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Transferring Credit ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Applicants for Degree Completion Program (DCP)............................................................................................................................ 3 To Re-Enroll.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 International Student Applicants.......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Student Classification .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Student Life Information....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Student Community Life.................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Worship and Spiritual Life........................................................................................................................................................ 4 Housing..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Vehicles .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Activities.................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Student Government................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Student Services ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Services and Counseling ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Health Services ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Academic Advising.......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Academic Resource Center (ACR) ................................................................................................................................................ 5 International Education ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Synodical Placement and Career Services ................................................................................................................................... 5 Financial Information............................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Tuition and Fees.............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Tuition .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Technology Fee............................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Room and Board Plan..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Special Fees.................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Course Fees ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6-7 Fee Payment Policy ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Return/Refund Policy ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Financial Aid ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Concordia Financial Aid Programs...................................................................................................................................................... 8 Types of Financial Aid.........................................................................................................................................................................
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