2020 - 2021 ACADEMIC CATALOG Academic Catalog 2020-2021 Accreditation Tennessee Wesleyan University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Tennessee Wesleyan University. In addition to institutional accreditation, specific programs at Tennessee Wesleyan University have obtained specialized accreditation and/or state approval, including: The Tennessee State Board of Education The University Senate of the United Methodist Church Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (Candidacy Status) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Council on Social Work Education Commission on Dental Accreditation This catalog presents the program requirements and regulations of Tennessee Wesleyan University in effect at the time of publication. Students enrolling in the University are subject to the provisions stated herein. Statements regarding programs, courses, fees, and conditions are subject to change without advance notice. Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded in 1857. Tennessee Wesleyan University is a comprehensive institution affiliated with the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. Tennessee Wesleyan University adheres to the principles of equal education, employment opportunity and participation in collegiate activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or family status, disability or sexual orientation. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University. 3 Table of Contents Academic Calendar 6 Housing and Food Services 45 Mission/Purpose 9 Merner-Pfeiffer Library 45 Definition of a Church Related Inst. 9 Student Success 46 History and Setting 10 Student Disabilities 46 Nondiscriminatory Policy 11 Bookstore 47 The Public Law 93-380 12 Counseling Services 48 Career Development 48 Admission to TWU 13 Health Clinic 48 General 14 Standards of Conduct 48 Freshmen Applicants 14 Transfer Student Applicants 15 Academic Life 49 International Students 17 Honor System 50 Adult Studies 17 Academic Advising 52 Readmit Students 18 Major/Advisor Change 52 Non-Degree Students 18 Registration 52 Evaluation of Applications 19 Add/Drop Procedure 52 Admission Appeals 20 Withdrawal 53 Disciplinary Suspension 53 Financial Information 22 Class Load 53 Basic Tuition and Fees 23 Grading Information 54 Deposits 24 Quality Points 54 Special Charges and Deposits 24 Recog. of Exceptional Grades 55 Books and Supplies 25 Incomplete Grades 55 Payment of Charges 25 Grade Appeals 55 Refunds 26 Repeating Courses 55 Withdrawal from School 26 Auditing a Course 56 Financial Aid Programs 27 Academic Fresh Start 56 Grants 28 Academic Policies 57 Work Study Programs 29 Transfer Credit 58 Loans 29 Attendance Policy 59 TELS Scholarship 30 Cancellation of Classes 60 VA Educational Benefits 31 Temp. Attend. at other Colleges 60 Scholarships 31 Transcripts 61 How to Apply for Financial Aid 36 Credit/Placement by Exam 61 Satisfactory Progress Standards 37 Credit for Non-Coll. Instruction 63 Financial Aid Warning 37 Military Credit 63 Financial Aid Ineligible for Aid 38 Academic Status 64 Reduction of Aid 38 Retention Standards 64 Academic Warning 64 Student Life and Services 39 Academic Probation 64 Service Learning 40 Academic Suspension 64 Organizations 40 Appeals 65 Greek Organizations 42 TWU Degree Requirements 65 Athletics 43 Add. Req. for the B.A. 66 Publications 43 Graduating with Honors 67 Religious & Cultural Programs 43 Graduation Ceremony/Fee 67 Convocation Program 44 Assessment 67 International Program 44 The Study Abroad Program 44 Wesleyan Essentials (WE) 70 4 Table of Contents Course Offerings and Descriptions 165 Programs of Study 73 Art 167 B.A. Biology 170 B.F.A. Business Administration 176 B.S. Chemistry 184 B.S.W. Church Vocations 187 B.M.Ed. Communication Studies 188 B.S.D.H. Criminal Justice 191 Dental Hygiene 197 B.S.N. Economics 202 M.A.T. Education 203 M.B.A. Engineering Science 208 M.O.T. English 208 Environmental Science 213 Areas of Teacher Licensure 74 Health 124 Dental Hygiene Licensure 74 History 217 Nursing Licensure 74 Japanese 232 Pre-Prof. Studies 74 Kinesiolgy 222 Law 224 The Majors 76 Library Science 224 Behavioral Science 76 Management Excellence 225 Biology 78 Mathematics 227 Business Administration 81 Modern Lang. (French/Spanish) 232 Chemistry 84 Music 234 Church Vocations 150 Nursing 240 Communication Studies 86 Occupational Science 244 Creative Writing 128 Philosophical Studies 245 Criminal Justice 87 Physical Education 246 Dental Hygiene 89 Physics and Physical Sciences 247 Early Childhood Education 101 Political Science 249 Elementary Education 103 Psychology 250 Engineering Science 122 Religion 254 English and Modern Languages 126 Social Work 256 Fine Arts 129 Sociology 260 Health & Human Performance 136 Special Education 262 History 140 Speech 264 Mathematics 141 Sport Management 265 Music 131 Theater 266 Nursing 142 TWU General Studies 268 Pre-Physical Therapy 137 Pre-Seminary 151 Graduate Programs 269 Psychology 147 Master of Arts in Teaching 270 Religion and Philosophy 152 Master of Business Administration 281 Secondary Education 105 Master of Occupational Therapy 288 Social Work 153 Sociology 157 Board of Trustees 308 Special Education 120 University Personnel 309 Adult Education Studies 158 Map of Athens/Instructional Sites 317 Management Excellence 159 Map of TWU Campus 319 Prof. Lead. in Criminal Justice 161 RN-BSN 162 Index 320 5 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021 FALL (FULL) SEMESTER 2020 Check-In at Knoxville, Fort Sanders Nursing .............................................Monday, August 10 New Student Orientation ............................................ Wednesday – Thursday, August 12–13 Knoxville Nursing Student Orientation ........................................................Friday, August 14 Residence Halls Open for New Students ................................................ Thursday, August 13 Welcome Weekend ..................................................................Friday–Sunday, August 14–16 Residence Halls Open for Returning Students ............................................ Sunday, August 16 Classes Begin............................................................................................Monday, August 17 Check-In, Athens Day Program............................................... Monday–Friday, August 17–21 Last Day to Add or Register Late ..................................................................Friday, August 21 Labor Day Holiday ...............................................................................Monday, September 7 Mid-Term Day .............................................................................................Friday, October 9 Assessment Day/Day of Service ..............................................................Tuesday, October 20 Advisement Weeks ......................................................... Mon.–Fri., October 26–November 6 Last Day to Drop with “W” ...................................................................Monday, November 2 Registration for Dec. 2020 & Spring/Summer 2021................Monday–Friday, November 2–6 Thanksgiving Holiday ......................................................... Wednesday–Sunday, Nov. 25–29 Last Day of Classes ............................................................................... Tuesday, December 1 Reading Day....................................................................................Wednesday, December 2 Final Exams .......................................................................Thurs-Tues December 3-4 and 7-8 Graduating Senior Grades Due ............................................................. Monday, December 7 Residence Halls close 12 noon ........................................................Wednesday, December 9 Baccalaureate / Commencement ........................................................... Friday, December 11 FALL 1 & 2 ACCELERATED TERMS 2020* Fall Accelerated Term 1 Classes Begin......................................................Monday, August 17 Fall Accelerated Term 1 Withdrawal Date ..........................................Monday, September 21 Fall Accelerated Term 1 Ends ...................................................................Monday, October 5 Fall Accelerated Term 2 Begins ................................................................Tuesday, October 6 Fall Accelerated Term 2 Withdrawal Date .....................................Wednesday, November 11 Fall Accelerated Term 2 Ends ............................................................... Tuesday, December 1 *Breaks do not always apply to the accelerated courses and Management Excellence program. Please review your course syllabus for appropriate breaks in these terms and programs. DECEMBER TERM 2020 Classes Begin...................................................................................... Monday, December 14 Last Day to Add or Register Late ....................................................Wednesday, December 16 Last Day to Drop with “W” ......................................................................... Friday, January 1* *all drops during the time when campus is closed for Christmas break must be submitted by email to the Registrar’s Office. Processing will be dated on the