Christopher Newport University • 2012 – 2013 Undergraduate Catalog • 2012 – 2013 Undergraduate University Newport Christopher 2012 – 2013 Undergraduate Catalog Christopher Newpor t university Office of Admissions Christopher Newport University 1 Avenue of the Arts • Newport News, VA 23606-2949 Phone: (757) 594-7015 • Toll Free: (800) 333-4268 • Fax: (757) 594-7333 [email protected] • www.cnu.edu Undergraduate Catalog Volume 47, Number 1, June 2012 The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the Rector and Board of Visitors of Christopher Newport University. The University reserves the right to change any of the provisions, schedules, programs, courses, rules, regulations, or fees whenever the University deems it expedient to do so. Christopher Newport University does not discriminate in admission, employment or any other activity, on the basis of race, gender, color, age, religion, veteran status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or political affi liation. The University complies with all applicable state and federal constitutional provisions, laws and regulations concerning discrimination. Anyone having questions concerning these laws should contact the Director of Equal Opportunity. 1 Avenue of the Arts Newport News, VA 23606-3072 Phone: (757) 594-7000 / TDD: (757) 594-7938 www.cnu.edu 2012-2013 1 CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY WELCOME TO CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY Christopher Newport University is a superb choice Our marketing students and Small Business Institute for your college studies. Small class sizes, accomplished have won top honors regionally and nationally. The Joseph professors who put your education fi rst and a picturesque, W. Luter, III School of Business is accredited by the Asso- safe campus create an environment hard to fi nd in public ciation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, one of higher education. Come explore further the quality of life only 42 schools in the nation offering only undergraduate you will enjoy here. programs to earn this honor. Our Students In psychology, students regularly make presentations There’s no such thing as a typical CNU student! Our at the top East Coast conference, where they are often 4,800 students hail from every part of Virginia, 32 other mistaken for graduate students due to the quality of their states and several foreign countries. work. Each year, we welcome 1,200 new freshmen and CNU has received top recognition from Forbes, Kip- more than 100 transfers with diverse interests and choices linger’s Personal Finance and The Princeton Review orga- of study. nization. U.S. News & World Report selected Christopher Newport as one of America’s schools to watch for making Our students thrive on the close relationships they “the most promising and innovative changes in the areas of form with their professors. Many work with faculty on academics, faculty, student life, campus or facilities.” pioneering research — from wetland studies at the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge to robotics at Intercollegiate Athletics NASA to particle research at the Thomas Jefferson National Playing to win is a passion at CNU. As part of NCAA Accelerator Facility. Division III, our athletes excel in the classroom and on the fi eld of play! Since 1980, CNU has produced more than 550 The number of admission applications has soared by All-Americans in 23 intercollegiate sports and won more more than 700 percent in the last decade, and the middle than 70 national team and individual titles. 50 percent SAT range for last year’s incoming freshmen (Critical Reading and Math) was 1050-1230. The middle CNU’s football team was the fi rst in NCAA history 50 percent GPA range (4.0 scale) was 3.4-3.9. More stu- to win its conference and go to the NCAA playoffs in its dents also are seeking entry into our distinguished Honors fi rst year of play. CNU athletics has also won the USA Program and President’s Leadership Program. South Athletic Conference President’s Cup 14 years in a row. Exceptional venues for baseball, lacrosse, softball Through a unique partnership with Canon U.S.A. and and soccer make it easy to cheer on the Captains. During Canon Virginia top freshmen selected for the President’s the 2010-11 school year, nine teams competed in NCAA Leadership Program receive a $5,000 merit scholarship post-season play. over four years, for a total of $20,000. Student Life CNU also offers many international study opportuni- A community of honor, CNU is a place where students, ties, including our permanent relationship with the Univer- faculty and staff care about each other and help make the sity of Oxford and dozens of smaller, faculty-led programs. college experience positive. Our students participate in Signature academic programs include the Master of Arts more than 200 clubs and organizations, along with dozens in Teaching, Pre-Law Program, Pre-Med and Pre-Health of recreational and club sports as well as service projects. Program, and a cutting-edge program in neuroscience. Whether you’re interested in biology fi eld trips to the ocean or launching a campus club, our diverse activities make Professors and Academics time outside the classroom memorable. Our professors love to teach, and most chose CNU for our commitment to academic excellence. Outstanding Each year, you’ll enjoy performances by major artists veteran faculty members offer an incredible depth of ex- and renowned speakers, plus special events like Spring Fest, perience and knowledge, and more than half of our classes Family Weekend and Homecoming. The Ferguson Center have 19 or fewer students. for the Arts, our world-class performing arts venue, features the 500-seat Music & Theatre Hall, a 200-seat experimental CNU professors have won numerous of awards for theater, and the awe-inspiring, 1,700-seat Concert Hall great teaching, plus many large research grants. They regu- for performances by internationally known stars. Jewel, larly publish highly regarded books and articles on myriad Andrea Bocelli, Queen Latifah, David Copperfi eld, B.B. topics, often working with student co-authors. 2 2012-2013 CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY Kingand the Broadway it “STOMP” have taken the stage CNU Village, one of two elegant apartment complexes here. Students may attend performances for $5 to $15! on campus, provides private rooms with private baths, kitchens, washers and dryers, living rooms, cathedral ceil- CNU students and Student Life staff sponsor dances, ings, and your own private parking space! CNU Village clubs, Greek events, multicultural activities, comedy nights, is home to numerous eateries — including Panera Bread, recently released movies and outdoor festivals, among Schooner’s, Subway, Moe’s Southwest Grill and Tropical many other events. Smoothie. Thanks to our six dazzling residential facilities, 3,000 students now make CNU their home. Additional Our Region facilities are scheduled to open in 2012 and 2013. A great location makes for a great experience. Our region is not only a top resort area that attracts millions of The Freeman Center, for sports and convocations, fea- visitors each year; it is also a center of high-tech develop- tures a 200-meter indoor track, three basketball courts and ment and research, including NASA Langley Research personal recreation/fi tness space in the Trieshmann Health Center and the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator and Fitness Pavilion. The Freeman Center is one of the Facility, site of ground breaking physics research. nation’s fi nest facilities of its kind and recently underwent further expansion. The building now houses the 400-seat CNU students have easy access to the rolling dunes Gaines Theater, as well as the James C. Windsor Center and pounding surf of Virginia Beach. A 20-minute ride for Health and Counseling Services. west leads to Williamsburg and Jamestown, and many students appreciate the splendor of American history and Surrounded by beautiful neighborhoods, CNU is a also fi nd internships at Colonial Williamsburg and Busch great place for walking, jogging or cycling, and you’re Gardens. only a few short blocks from the James River and a pleas- ant bicycle ride to a public white sand beach and park. The Campus: Present and Future CNU is also adjacent to pristine Lake Maury, surrounded CNU’s campus encompasses 260 acres within a park- by Mariners’ Museum Park with 600 acres of trails and like setting in Newport News. We take pride in building woodlands. everything to the highest standards. CNU also ranks as one of the safest campuses in Virginia. Come Visit! See fi rsthand the quality of Christopher Newport We have completed nearly $1 billion in new capital University. We welcome your visit Monday through construction over the past decade, including the David Saturday (except major national holidays) throughout the Student Union. The Paul and Rosemary Trible Library with year. Call (757) 594-7334 or (800) 333-4268 to arrange a its 14-story tower lighted day and night, is the intellectual time. Also visit us online at admission.cnu.edu for special center of campus. It features a gourmet coffee shop with visit dates. study rooms for quiet collaboration with friends, spacious reading rooms, and quiet corners for refl ection and study. We look forward to welcoming you to CNU! Lewis Archer McMurran, Jr. Hall is home to our superb liberal arts programs. Mary Brock Forbes Hall, our new integrated science center, provides a 21st-century hub for education and discovery. Scheduled for a 2013 comple- tion, Luter Hall will house the Luter School of Business; economics, sociology, social work and anthropology; leadership and American studies; mathematics; and phys- ics, computer science and engineering. State-of-the-art laboratories in computer science, computer engineering, physics, instrumentation and the natural sciences enhance the close interaction between professors and students. CNU’s residence halls win rave reviews from stu- dents and parents alike.