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Wilson College 2014-2015 CATALOG WWW.WILSON.EDU 1 Wilson College Catalog The Wilson College Catalog contains current information regarding such items as the College calendar, admissions policies, fees, degree require- ments, course offerings, academic procedures and academic regulations. It is not intended to be and should not be relied upon as a statement of the College’s contractual undertakings. Wilson College reserves the right to make changes of any kind in its programs, fees, calendar, academic schedule, policies or regulations. Such changes may include alterations in course content, cancellations of scheduled courses or other academic activities, and requiring or affording alternatives in scheduled courses or other academic activities. When changes occur, notice will be given as reasonably practicable under the circumstances. Failure to read this publication does not excuse students from the requirements and regulations described herein or relieve them from knowledge of policy changes announced in updates to the Blue Book/Student Handbook or other college publications. Affiliations and Accreditations of College and Research Libraries, Wilson College is accredited by the Middle Association of Presbyterian Colleges States Commission on Higher Education, and Universities, American Council on 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19104-2680; Education, National Association of College 267-284-5000. Programs in education are and University Business Officers, College accredited by the Pennsylvania Department Entrance Examination Board, Council of of Education. The Veterinary Medical Independent Colleges, National Association Technology program is accredited by the of Independent Colleges and Universities, American Veterinary Medical Association. Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania, National The College adheres to all non-discrimination Center for Research on Women and Tuition and affirmative action policies required under Exchange Inc. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as Section 504 of the Diversity Commitment Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in 1977, Wilson College actively supports and cele- in student programs, policies and services and brates diversity on campus and is committed in employment practices. to fostering a positive working, living and Institutional memberships include the learning environment for all members of our American Association of Colleges and community. We welcome people of all nation- Universities, Association of Governing alities, ethnicities, races, religions, sexual Boards of Universities and Colleges, orientations and political affiliations to join us American Library Association, Association in this endeavor. UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE 800-421-8402 | 717-262-2002 [email protected] ADULT DEGREE PROGRAMS For men and women who are four full years beyond high school completion. 800-421-8402 | 717-262-2025 [email protected] TEACHER INTERN PROGRAM Elementary and secondary certification for men and women with a bachelor’s degree. 717-262-2009 [email protected] MASTER OF ACCOUNTING 717-264-4141, ext. 3258 [email protected] MASTER OF EDUCATION 717-262-2045 [email protected] MASTER OF HUMANITIES 717-262,2712 [email protected] GENERAL INFORMATION Wilson College 1015 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201-1285 717-264-414 www.wilson.edu WWW.WILSON.EDU 3 CONTENTS Wilson College Overview Psychology .....................................................70 The Honor Principle ....................................... 4 Sociology .........................................................71 History .............................................................. 4 Veterinary Medical Technology................... 72 Institutional Learning Goals ..........................5 Minors and Other Programs .........................73 Pre-Professional Programs .......................... 76 Academic Overview Special Learning Opportunities .................. 77 Program Offerings........................................... 7 Associate Degree Programs ......................... 79 Majors/Minors ................................................. 7 Certificate Programs ..................................... 82 Academic Program Assessment Testing ...... 9 Baccalaureate Degree Requirements.......... 10 Admissions Undergraduate Admissions ..........................83 Major and Minor Requirements Adult Degree Program Admissions ............. 86 Accounting ......................................................17 Teacher Intern Program Admissions.......... 88 Animal Studies Program ................................21 Biology ............................................................ 22 Financial Information Biochemistry and Molecular Biology...........23 Tuition and Fees ............................................ 89 Business Management .................................. 24 Policies ............................................................90 Chemistry ....................................................... 26 Financial Aid .................................................. 92 Education: Early Childhood (Pre-K-4) and other programs .............................................. 26 Student Life Teacher Intern Program ............................... 30 Student Life Resources ............................... 106 Master of Education .......................................35 Campus Housing ......................................... 108 English and Communications Studies ........37 Women with Children Program .................110 Environmental Studies .................................40 Student Services and Programs ..................110 Equestrian Studies .........................................43 Student Organizations ................................ 112 Equine Journalism ........................................ 46 Alumnae Association ................................... 115 Financial Mathematics ................................. 47 Facilities ........................................................116 Fine Arts and Dance ...................................... 48 Graphic Design ........................................... 48 Academic Services Master of Fine Arts .........................................51 and Procedures Foreign Language and Literature .................53 Academic Resources and Global Studies Program ................................55 Support Services ........................................... 117 Health and Physical Education for Academic Policies and Procedures ........... 120 Teacher Certification ..................................57 Honors and Graduation ..............................144 Health Science ................................................58 Course Descriptions ....................................148 Master of Healthcare Management for Sustainability ..................................................59 Other Information History and Political Science .......................60 Directories.................................................... 224 Master of Arts in Humanities....................... 62 Index ..............................................................232 Mathematics and Computer Science ......... 65 Contact Information ...................................... 2 Nursing Program ...........................................66 Academic Calendar .....................................IBC Philosophy and Religion ...............................69 4 WILSON COLLEGE WILSON COLLEGE OVERVIEW HONOR PRINCIPLE Students, the Residence Regulations, and the Students enrolled at Wilson College live Academic and Administrative Regulations. under an Honor Principle and within a system “We undertake the responsibility for keeping of shared, community-based governance. The them just and relevant to the needs of the Honor Principle states that: present community.” “In order to provide an atmosphere conge- nial to the pursuit of a liberating education, HISTORY government at Wilson College rests on the Wilson College was founded in 1869 by assumption that every member of the commu- the Revs. Tryon Edwards and James W. nity will act with integrity in all aspects of life. Wightman—pastors of Presbyterian churches We trust each other to be mature and respon- in nearby Hagerstown, Md., and Greencastle, sible individuals. Pa. The two submitted plans for a women’s college to the Presbytery of Carlisle and “The cooperative effort of learning and received its endorsement in April 1868. The living in which we are all involved proceeds Pennsylvania Legislature granted the original most satisfactorily when the members of the charter on March 24, 1869. Sarah Wilson, a community acknowledge their responsibility resident of nearby St. Thomas, Pa., provided to strive to realize their common aim. The two generous donations used to secure prop- soundness of the community depends upon erty formerly owned by Col. A.K. McClure—a the concern for both individual freedom and close friend and adviser of President Abraham the rights and welfare of others; both call for Lincoln—in Chambersburg, Pa. for use as a the observance of certain regulations in order campus. In gratitude for Wilson’s gifts, the to promote this common aim. Trustees voted to name the new institution in “In this spirit, therefore, we have agreed her honor. Instruction at the new institution upon the Joint Regulations of the Faculty and began on Oct. 12, 1870. WWW.WILSON.EDU 5 Since its inception, the College has fostered INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING GOALS a rigorous liberal