2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog
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The Salem College Undergraduate Catalog includes the official announcements of academic programs and policies. Undergraduate students are responsible for knowledge of information contained therein. Although the listing of courses in this catalog is meant to indicate the content and scope of the curriculum, changes may be necessary and the actual offerings in any term may differ from prior announcements. Programs and policies are subject to change from time to time in accordance with the procedures established by the faculty and administration of the College. Salem College welcomes qualified students regardless of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities of this institution. Salem College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Salem College. The Department of Teacher Education and Graduate Studies at Salem College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), www.ncate.org. This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs at Salem College. All specialty area programs for teacher licensure have been approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). The Salem College School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Salem College is an equal-opportunity educational institution as defined by Title VI of The Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Salem College Undergraduate Catalog is published every year by Salem College, 601 South Church Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101. Phone: (336) 721-2600. COLLEGE CALENDAR 2010-2011...........................................................................................................................8 SALEM COLLEGE ...................................................................................................................................................10 SALEM COLLEGE: A HISTORY ..................................................................................................................................11 SALEM COLLEGE STATEMENT OF VALUES ...............................................................................................................12 SALEM COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT....................................................................................................................12 THE HONOR TRADITION............................................................................................................................................12 The Honor Code ..................................................................................................................................................13 CAMPUS BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES .......................................................................................................................13 Academic Computing Facilities ..........................................................................................................................14 Athletic Facilities ................................................................................................................................................14 LIBRARY SERVICES...................................................................................................................................................14 BEYOND THE CAMPUS ..............................................................................................................................................15 COME VISIT! .............................................................................................................................................................16 ADMISSIONS .............................................................................................................................................................17 TRADITIONAL-AGE ADMISSIONS ..............................................................................................................................17 Required High School Program..........................................................................................................................17 Procedure for Admission.....................................................................................................................................18 MARTHA H. FLEER CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION ADMISSIONS (FOR WOMEN AND MEN AGE 23 AND OLDER).19 Procedures for Admission ...................................................................................................................................19 Degree Completion Program on the Campus of Randolph Community College ...............................................19 Undergraduate Certificate Programs .................................................................................................................19 Non-Degree Enrollment ......................................................................................................................................20 ADVANCED PLACEMENT/CREDIT..............................................................................................................................20 ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE HONORS PROGRAM....................................................................................................20 EARLY ADMISSIONS..................................................................................................................................................20 TRANSFER ADMISSIONS ............................................................................................................................................21 Traditional-Age (23 and under) Transfer Admissions ........................................................................................21 Adult Student (Age 23 and over) Transfer Admissions .......................................................................................21 TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY .......................................................................................................................................22 INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS...................................................................................................................................23 SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES...........................................................................................................24 FINANCIAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................25 FEES..........................................................................................................................................................................25 Resident Students – Traditional Age (under 23 years old) .................................................................................25 Non-Resident Students – Traditional Age (under 23 years old) .........................................................................25 Students in the Fleer Center for Adult Education (23+ years old).....................................................................26 Music Fees...........................................................................................................................................................26 Special Fees.........................................................................................................................................................26 Parking Fees .......................................................................................................................................................27 Installment Payments ..........................................................................................................................................27 Other Financial Information...............................................................................................................................27 REFUND POLICY........................................................................................................................................................28 Fees for Instruction .............................................................................................................................................28 Fees for Room and Board ...................................................................................................................................28 Appeals ................................................................................................................................................................28 FINANCIAL AID .......................................................................................................................................................29 AID BASED UPON NEED............................................................................................................................................29 Applying For Need-Based Financial Aid ............................................................................................................29 Application Deadlines .........................................................................................................................................30 Notification of Award