CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY Adult & Graduate Catalog 2019
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CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY Adult & Graduate Catalog 2019-2020 January 2020 Updated Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760 865-471-3471 or 800-678-9061 Home Page www.cn.edu/adult E-mail: [email protected] Published annually by Carson-Newman University, Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760 PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION This publication is intended as a description of the academic programs and activities of Carson- Newman University. It is not an offer to make a contract. It is sometimes necessary or appropriate to change the programs offered. Carson-Newman University retains the right to terminate or change any of its policies, programs, requirements, course offerings, instructor assignments, and any and all other aspects of its educational and other programs at any time without prior notice. Carson-Newman University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information in provision of its education policies, programs, services and activities or employment opportunities and benefits. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and/or charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any other of the other referenced policies should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, 1646 Russell Avenue, Suite 204 Fite Building, Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760, telephone 865-471-7164. CATALOG YEAR Carson-Newman University defines the academic year as beginning with the fall semester and concluding with the end of the summer session in the subsequent summer. The Carson- Newman Adult & Graduate Catalog, although released in the summer, becomes effective with the beginning of the fall semester and is in force during the above defined academic year barring any addendum and revisions. The course offerings and requirements of Adult and Graduate Studies Program at Carson- Newman University are continually under examination and revision. This catalog presents the offerings and requirements in effect at the time of publication but is no guarantee that they will not be changed or revoked. Table of Contents 2019-2020 Academic Calendar and Timetable of Dates ....................................................................... 6 2019-2020 Calendar of Holidays and Campus Events ...................................................................... 7 Carson-Newman University ................................................................................................................... 8 Carson-Newman University History .................................................................................................. 9 Adult and Graduate Admissions .......................................................................................................... 10 Undergraduate Admissions (Degree Completion and RN-BSN) ..................................................... 15 Graduate Admission ......................................................................................................................... 16 Costs 2019-2020 .................................................................................................................................. 19 Special Fees ..................................................................................................................................... 19 Residence Hall Room Rates ............................................................................................................. 20 Meal Plan Rates (per semester) ........................................................................................................ 20 Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................................ 24 How to Apply for Financial Aid: ..................................................................................................... 24 Initial Eligibility and Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (FASAP): ............................ 25 FASAP Evaluation Process:............................................................................................................. 25 University Gift Aid Cap Policy ........................................................................................................ 29 Academic Policies, Procedures, and Regulations ................................................................................ 33 Courses ............................................................................................................................................. 37 Grades .............................................................................................................................................. 38 Student Records ............................................................................................................................... 43 Office of Student Affairs ..................................................................................................................... 46 Complaint and Grievance Procedures .............................................................................................. 49 Academic and Community Services ................................................................................................ 49 ADULT (UNDERGRADUATE) PROGRAMS .................................................................................. 53 University Learning Goals ............................................................................................................... 53 Common Requirements for Adult Baccalaureate Degree Programs ................................................ 53 Bachelor of Business Administration .............................................................................................. 54 Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies ............................................................................. 56 Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership .......................................................................... 57 Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing ....................................................................... 58 GRADUATE PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................. 61 Business ............................................................................................................................................ 61 Counseling ........................................................................................................................................ 69 Education .......................................................................................................................................... 80 Nursing ........................................................................................................................................... 109 Religion .......................................................................................................................................... 118 Social Entrepreneurship.................................................................................................................. 121 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................... 125 GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................................ 129 Board of Trustees ............................................................................................................................... 171 Executive Council .............................................................................................................................. 172 Administrative Staff ........................................................................................................................... 172 THE 2019-2020 FACULTY............................................................................................................... 176 Adult and Graduate Studies Staff ....................................................................................................... 187 Adult and Graduate Program and Standards Committee .................................................................... 187 Teacher Education Council ................................................................................................................ 188 Definitions of Academic Terms ......................................................................................................... 189 Campus Telephone Numbers .............................................................................................................. 195 6 | Academic Calendar 2019-2020 Academic Calendar and Timetable of Dates Deadline to remain Deadline for course Courses dropped beginning Session enrolled & make a Deadline to Session End refund for course this date until the end of the Begin date course change drop with a W Date withdrawal session are graded WF without a fee Fall Semester August 23, noon August 26 September 4 October 31 November 1 December 12 Session A August 23, noon August 26 August 30 October 3 October 4 October 18 Session B October 18, noon October 21 October 25