Spelman College Bulletin 2017-2019
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When and Where I Enter: Developing Intellectual Community Bulletin 2017–2019 Spelman College Bulletin 2017-2019 ATLANTA, GEORGIA Central Telephone Numbers Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the Na- College Switchboard: (404) 681-3643 (available 9:00 am – tional Association for College Admissions Counseling, 5:00 pm EST Monday through Friday) and American Chemical Society. Ofce of Admissions only: 1-800-982-2411 or 404-270-5193 Non-Discrimination Policy Spelman College does not discriminate on the basis of Mailing Address race, color, marital status, age, religious creed, national or- 350 Spelman Lane, SW igin, ancestry, sexual orientation or disability (as stipulated Atlanta, GA 30314-4399 in the Veterans Readjustment Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act) in its admission and recruitment policies, Internet Address scholarship and loan programs, and educational programs www.spelman.edu and activities. An equal opportunity employer, the College makes every efort to adhere to federal, state, and local Visitors guidelines. Spelman College welcomes visitors, and student guides are available (by appointment) to provide campus tours when About this Bulletin classes are in session. Most administrative ofces are open Spelman College has made every effort to present the from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Te Ca- information in this bulletin with factual accuracy. The shier’s Ofce is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday College assumes no responsibility for editorial or cler- through Friday. ical errors. While the provisions herein ordinarily will be applied as stated, the College reserves the right to Accreditation change any provision listed, including academic re- Spelman College is accredited by the Commission on Col- quirements for graduation. Every effort will be made to leges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to keep students advised of such changes, including notifi- award baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on cation by email. It is the responsibility of each student to Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033- keep abreast of the current requirements for graduation 4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accred- and her degree program. itation of Spelman College. Te Commission on Colleges should be contacted only if there is evidence to support An online version of this catalog can be found at http:// an institution’s signifcant non-compliance with a require- www.spelman.edu/academics/catalog. Te Web document ment or standard. contains the most up-to-date information about courses and policies as well as any necessary corrections or clar- Spelman College is also an accredited member of the ifcations. National Association of Schools of Music, the National —1— Statement of Purpose Mission Statement Spelman ofers an educational experience characterized by Spelman College, a historically Black college and global excellence. It reinforces a sense of pride and hope, develops leader in the education of women of African descent, is character, and inspires the love of learning. Te programs dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and of the College rest on the expectation that the students, the science, and the intellectual, creative, ethical and leader- community, and society at large will beneft from a liberal ship development of its students. Spelman empowers the arts education. Spelman has been, and expects to continue whole person to engage the many cultures of the world and to be, a major resource for educating Black women leaders. inspires a commitment to positive social change. Te institutional goals of Spelman College are intended to Statement of Purpose inspire our students to engage in intellectual and personal Spelman, a pioneer in leadership education for Black development that prepares them for graduate and profes- women, promotes academic excellence in the liberal arts. sional school, the world of work, and for lifelong participa- Tis predominantly residential, private college provides tion as local, regional, national, and global citizens. an academic climate that develops students’ intellectual and leadership potential. Te College is a member of the Spelman College educates women of African descent to Atlanta University Center consortium, and Spelman stu- 1. Explore their lives, development and potential for dents enjoy the benefts of a small college while having leadership through intercultural knowledge and civic access to the resources of the other four participating in- engagement—local and global—in the context of so- stitutions. cial, intellectual, and political cultures. (Intercultural and Leadership Development) Te educational program at the College is designed to give 2. Develop intellectual and practical skills for critical, students a comprehensive liberal arts background through creative thinking and analysis, including written and study in the fne arts, humanities, social sciences, and nat- oral communication, communication in emerging ural sciences. Students are encouraged to think critically technologies, quantitative literacy, information litera- and creatively and to improve their communicative, quan- cy, teamwork and problem solving. (Intellectual and titative, and technological skills. Te academic program Practical Literacies) prepares students for graduate and professional study as 3. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of disciplinary or well as entry into the world of work. Spelman seeks to em- interdisciplinary felds through intellectual and cre- power the total person. Te College provides an environ- ative contributions to an environment of academic ment that enables self-confdence, cultural enrichment, excellence. (Intellectual Specialization and Knowledge and spiritual well-being. Tis environment attempts to Generation) instill in students an appreciation for the many cultures 4. Develop mental and physical well-being, including of the world, a willingness to serve the community, and self-confdence, compassion, pride, hope, strength of a sense of responsibility for bringing about positive social character, ethical action, and love of learning. (Holis- change. tic Health and Well-being) —2— Admission Spelman College Policy Statement Spelman while enrolled in a metropolitan Atlanta high As a historically Black college for women, Spelman seeks school. All credits earned in this program may be used to admit academically talented students with a demon- to fulfll degree requirements at Spelman. Upon written strated commitment to academic excellence, leadership, request and payment of the required fee, the College will and community service. Spelman enrolls students from issue transcripts to high schools, colleges, universities and diverse social, cultural, ethnic, economic, geographic, reli- other designated agencies. gious and experiential backgrounds. Admission decisions at Spelman are driven by the institution’s recognition of the Students may apply for the Joint Enrollment Program af- value of a diverse student body. Spelman admits students ter completing the junior year. Interested students should whose academic and personal profles indicate they will be contact the Spelman College Ofce of Admissions, as well productive members of the Spelman community and will as the high school guidance counselor during the junior be enriched by the Spelman environment. Additionally, year of high school. Students must submit written approval these students are well prepared to meet the challenges of from the high school guidance counselor. a rigorous curriculum. Te College enrolls women without Applicants for Joint Enrollment must submit SAT or ACT regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national scores, an updated, ofcial high school transcript, two let- or ethnic origin, or physical challenges. ters of reference from teachers, and a recommendation Criteria for Admission from the high school guidance counselor by the applica- Admission to Spelman is selective and competitive. Most tion deadline. applicants exceed minimum eligibility requirements. Min- Early Decision imally, a candidate for admission must have 16 units in the Te Early Decision plan is binding and best suited for the college preparatory curriculum at the high school level. student who has decided early in the college search process Te following units are recommended: that Spelman College is clearly her frst choice. Applicants English ......................................................................... 4 units agree not to be an Early Decision candidate at any other Mathematics .............................................................3–4 units college, and if accepted by Spelman College, will withdraw Science (including 2 labs) ..........................................3–4 units applications from all other colleges or universities. Stu- Foreign Language ......................................................3–4 units dents interested in applying Early Decision must follow all History/Government ..................................................3–4 units of the application guidelines for frst-year students. Tis includes taking the SAT or the ACT and having the scores Most students admitted to Spelman have a “B” or better forwarded to Spelman College no later than the November average in advanced, honors, advanced placement, and/or 1 Early Decision deadline. Decision notifcation for Early international baccalaureate courses. Decision applicants are mailed no later than December 15. Additional minimal requirements include a minimum av- Early