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Admissions Information | Majors | Courses | Financial Aid | Student Services | TABLE OF CONTENTS | 2009-2010 Calendar ................................. 3 Outside Scholarships, 15 2010-2011 Calendar ................................. 4 9HUL¿FDWLRQ Revisions of Aid Packages, 15 General Information................................. 5 Satisfactory Academic Progress, 15 History, 5 9HWHUDQ(GXFDWLRQDO%HQH¿WV Mission Statement and Purposes, 5 Educational Philosophy, 5 Culture of Engagement........................... 17 College Learning Outcomes, 5 The McMaster School for Assessment of Student Learning, 6 Advancing Humanity, 17 Accreditation, 6 Honors Program, 17 8&&$I¿OLDWLRQ The McMaster Service Leadership Programs, 18 Campus Covenant, 7 Experiential Learning, 18 Non-Discrimination Statement, 7 Internships, 18 Student Complaint Policy, 7 Field Experience, 18 Right to Modify, 7 Cooperative Education, 18 Admission................................................... 8 Student Life ............................................. 19 Campus Visit, 8 Student Handbook, 19 How to Apply, 8 Student Life Services, 19 When to Apply, 8 Accommodations Policy for Admission Requirements, 8 Students with Disabilities, 20 International Student Admission, 8 Grievance Procedure for Students with Disabilities, 20 Admission Criteria, 9 Civil Rights Racial Harassment Policy, 21 Admission Decision, 9 Sexual/Gender Harassment Statement, 21 Re-Enrollment, 9 Computer Guifelines, 21 Non-Matriculated Student Admission, 10 One-Stop Student Internet Access, 21 Transient Student Admission, 10 E-mail, 22 Post Secondary Enrollment Options, 10 Academic Life.......................................... 23 Tuition and Fees ...................................... 11 Academic Advising, 23 Tuition Deposit, 11 Academic Honor Societies, 23 Tuition, Room and Board, 11 Academic Honors, 23 Schedule of Fees 2009-2010, 11 Academic Integrity Policy, 23 Other Fees and Charges, 11 Academic Probation, 25 International Student Admission, 12 Academic Resource Center, 25 Prepayment of Tuition, 12 Academic Second Chance, 25 Payment of Accounts, 12 Academic Year, 25 Deferred Payments, 12 Athletic Eligibility, 26 Schedule of Payments, 13 Auditing Courses, 26 Financial Status, 13 Awarding of Degrees, 26 Refund Policy, 13 Center for Adult and Graduate Programs, 27 Change of Residential Status, 13 Graduate Programs, 27 Class Attendance, 27 Financial Aid............................................ 14 Class Standing, 28 Application for Financial Aid, 14 &RQ¿GHQWLDOLW\RI6WXGHQW5HFRUGV Renewal of Financial Aid, 14 Course Load, 28 Financial Aid Resource Guide, 14 Credits, 28 Enrollment and Eligibility, 14 Degree Offerings, 29 1 1 | TABLE OF CONTENTS | Pre-Professional Programs, 30 Organizational Supervision Associate of Arts Degree Requirements, 31 and Leadership, 54 Baccalaureate Degree Requirements, 32 Psychology, 54 Grade Appeals, 33 Religious Studies, Religious Education Grading System, 34 And Christian Education, 55 Grade Reports, 34 Restoration Ecology, 57 Independent Study Courses, 34 Self-Designed Major, 57 Military Active Duty, 34 Social Work, 57 Pilgrim Library Services, 34 Sociology, 58 Registration, 34 Sport Management, 58 Schedule Changes and Wellness and Corporate Fitness, 59 Withdrawal from Courses, 34 Transcript Requests, 35 Course Descriptions.......................... 60-96 Undergraduate Students Enrolled in Graduate Courses, 36 Directory .......................................... 97-100 Withdrawal from College, 35 Index........................................................101 Major Requirements............................... 37 Division Structure, 37 Accounting, 37 Art, 37 Arts and Humanities, 38 Athletic Training, 38 Autism Studies Program, 40 Biology, 40 Business, 40 Business Administration, 40 Christian Education, 42 Communication Arts, 42 Criminal Justice, 42 Design for Leadership, 43 Digital Forensic Science,43 Economics, 43 Education, 44 English, 48 Exercise Science,48 Forensic Science, 49 Graphic Design, 49 Health Services Management, 50 History, 50 International and Global Studies, 50 Mathematics, 51 Medical Technology, 52 Molecular Biology, 52 Music, 52 Nursing, 52 Serrick Campus Center photo by Brent Kneebush 2 2 | 2009-2010 ACADEMIC CALENDAR | FALL SEMESTER 2009 New Faculty Orientation. Tuesday, August 18 Adult New Student Orientation Tuesday, August 18 Faculty Workshop Wednesday - Friday, August 19-21 Registration& Evening Classes Begin (Undergraduate & Graduate) Mon., Aug. 24 Day Classes and Labs Begin (Undergraduate & Graduate) Tuesday, August 25 Late Registration Ends at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 27 Last Day to Drop/Add Courses Thursday, August 27 Adult New Student Orientation Saturday, August 29 Labor Day Holiday (No Classes) Monday, September 7 Weekend College/Bi-Weekly Courses Begin Wednesday, September 9 Midterm Wednesday, October 14 Midterm Break (No Classes) (Thursday Night Classes Meet) Friday, October 16 Midterm Grades Due by 12 NOON Monday, October 19 Last Day to Withdraw with an Automatic "W" Monday, October 26 Weekend College Last Day to Withdraw with an Automatic "W" Monday, Nov. 2 Faculty Development Day (No Classes) (Tuesday Night Classes Meet) Wed., Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Vacation Thursday & Friday, November 26 & 27 Classes Resume at 8:00 a.m Monday, November 30 Last Day of Classes (Undergraduate & Graduate) Friday, December 4 Final Examinations Monday - Thursday, December 7-10 Last Day of Classes for Weekend College Courses Saturday, December 12 Grades Due by 12 NOON Monday, December 14 Offices Closed for Holiday Break Wednesday, December 24 - Sunday, January 3 SPRING SEMESTER 2010 Offices Reopen Monday, January 4 Adult New Student Orientation Saturday, January 9 Registration& Day/Evening Classes Begin (Undergrad/Graduate) Monday, Jan. 11 Weekend College/Bi-Weekly Courses Begin Wednesday, January 13 Late Registration Ends at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 14 Last Day to Drop/Add Courses Thursday, January 14 Martin Luther King Holiday (No Classes – Offices Closed) Monday, January 18 Midterm Tuesday, March 2 Spring Vacation Begins at Close of Classes Friday, March 5 Midterm Grades Due by 12 NOON Monday, March 15 Classes Resume at 8:00 a.m. Monday, March 15 Last Day to Withdraw from Class with Automatic "W" Tuesday, March 16 Weekend College Last Day to Withdraw with Automatic “W” Monday, March 8 Good Friday Holiday (No Classes) (Thursday Night Classes Meet) Friday, April 2 Honors Convocation Sunday, April 18 Last Day of Classes for Weekend College Courses Saturday, April 24 Last Day of Classes (Undergraduate & Graduate) Tuesday, April 27 Final Examinations Thursday-Wednesday, April 29-May 5 (Graduating Students) Grades Due at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6 Commencement (Mother’s Day) Sunday, May 9 Grades Due at 12 Noon Wednesday, May 12 SUMMER SCHEDULE 2010 Adult New Student Orientation Saturday, May 8 Summer Session I May 17 - June 25 Weekend College Courses Begin Friday, May 14 Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes) Monday, May 31 Summer Session II June 28-August 6 Summer Session I grades due at 12 Noon Wednesday, June 30 Independence Day Sunday, July 4 Offices closed and no classes Monday, July 5 Last Day of Classes for Weekend College Courses Saturday, August 7 Summer Session II and WEC grades due at 12 Noon Wednesday, August 11 3 3 | 2010-2011 ACADEMIC CALENDAR | FALL SEMESTER 2010 New Faculty Orientation Tuesday, August 17 Faculty Workshop Wednesday – Friday, August 18-20 Adult New Student Orientation Saturday, August 21 Registration and Evening Classes Begin (Undergraduate & Graduate) Monday, August 23 Day Classes and Labs Begin (Undergraduate & Graduate) Tuesday, August 24 Late Registration Ends at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 26 Last Day to Drop/Add Courses Thursday, August 26 Labor Day Holiday (No Classes) Monday, September 6 Weekend College/Bi-Weekly Courses Begin Wednesday September 8 Midterm Wednesday, October 13 Fall Midterm Break (No Classes) (Thursday Night Classes Meet) Friday, October 15 Midterm Grades Due by 12 NOON Monday, October 18 Last Day to Withdraw with an Automatic "W" Monday, October 25 Weekend College Last Day to Withdraw with Automatic “W” Thursday, November 4 Faculty Development Day (No Classes) (Tuesday Night Classes Meet) Wednesday, November 24 Thanksgiving Vacation Thursday & Friday, November 25 & 26 Classes Resume at 8:00 a.m. Monday, November 29 Last Day of Classes (Undergraduate & Graduate) Friday, December 3 Final Examinations Monday - Thursday, December 6-9 Grades Due by 12 NOON Monday, December 13 Last Day of Classes for Weekend College Courses Saturday, December 18 Weekend College grades due by 12 noon Monday, December 20 Offices Closed for Holiday Break Friday, December 24 – Sunday, January 2 SPRING SEMESTER 2011 Offices Reopen Monday, January 3 Adult New Student Orientation Thursday & Saturday, January 6,8 Registration and Day/Evening Classes Begin (Undergraduate & Graduate) Monday, January 10 Late Registration Ends at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 13 Last Day to Drop/Add Courses Thursday, January 13 Martin Luther King Holiday (No Classes – Offices Closed) Monday, January 17 Weekend College/Bi-Weekly Courses Begin Wednesday, January 19 Midterm Tuesday, March 1 Spring Vacation Begins at Close of Classes Friday, March 4 Midterm Grades Due by 12 NOON Monday, March 14 Classes Resume at 8:00 a.m. Monday, March 14 Last Day to Withdraw from Class with Automatic "W" Friday, March 25 Weekend College last day to Withdraw with Automatic “W” Saturday, March 26 Good Friday Holiday (No Classes) (Thursday Night Classes Meet) Friday, April 22