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Beacon College Academic Catalog 2016-2017 ACADEMIC CATALOG 2016-2017 A Liberal Arts College for Students with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD Bachelor of Arts and Associate of Arts Degree Programs Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science Degree Programs Comprehensive Support Services Field Placement/Internship as Part of a Four-year Career Curriculum Small Classes and Supplemental Instruction Faculty Committed to Multimodal Undergraduate Instruction Interdisciplinary Studies and Travel Abroad Program Participatory Learning with an Emphasis on Critical Thinking and Emotional Intelligence An Opportunity to Succeed in a Welcoming Learning Community Volume XXVIII Page 1 Academic Catalog 2016-2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT……………………………………………………….…………3 BEACON COLLEGE CATALOG ............................................................................................................... 4 2016-2017 CALENDAR .............................................................................................................................. 6 COLLEGE STATEMENTS OF MISSION, STRATEGY, VISION AND DEVELOPMENT THEME ..... 7 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 9 ADMISSIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 10 FINANCIAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 13 FINANCIAL AID ....................................................................................................................................... 16 STUDENT AFFAIRS ................................................................................................................................. 22 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES . …………………………………………………………………...25 ACADEMIC INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 28 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................ 37 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................... 41 MINOR REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 55 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 60 BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND CORPORATE OFFICERS ...................................................................... 79 COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS .............................................................................................................. 80 COLLEGE DIRECTORY ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ...................................................................................................................... 81 ADMISSIONS OFFICE ..................................................................................................................... 85 BUSINESS OFFICE ........................................................................................................................... 86 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES .......................................................................................... 86 EMERITI ............................................................................................................................................ 90 FINANCIAL AID OFFICE ................................................................................................................ 90 HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT .................................................................... 91 INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS ................................................ 91 STUDENT AFFAIRS ......................................................................................................................... 92 CAMPUS SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION .............................................................................. 93 DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS ..................................................................................................................... 94 Page 2 Academic Catalog 2016-2017 A Message from the President “Illumen Vitae Abundantiorem” This phrase that adorns Beacon College’s official seal means, “illuminating the life abundant.” It is both a consequential promise and a powerful catalyst for our students and our community. The College’s Academic Catalog provides our students and others interested in the “Beacon experience” with information on the elements and features that make our baccalaureate and two- year programs both distinct and influential. We are justifiably proud of the community’s achievements over the course of our twenty-six year history, resulting in student outcomes that are unsurpassed in American higher education for students who learn differently. Our Beacon campus is a true learning laboratory upon and through which our students’ personal journeys take shape and unfold in ways unimagined when they first arrived. Our College welcomes and empowers each candidate to pursue the “Life Abundant” – in our formal instructional spaces, in our student residences, throughout our campus, and into the world beyond. This Academic Catalog affords the reader a glimpse of just how the resources, the high expectations, the programming, and the community that we have assembled at Beacon will sustain and motivate students as they commence one of life’s greatest adventures: the pursuit of a competitive undergraduate education. With all good wishes, I remain Sincerely, George J. Hagerty President Page 3 Academic Catalog 2016-2017 BEACON COLLEGE CATALOG This Catalog was prepared on the basis of the most accurate information available at the time of publication. The statements published in the Catalog should not be regarded as a contract between Beacon College and the student. The College reserves the right to revise information, policies, rules, regulations, course offerings, academic requirements, student life policies, or fees when deemed necessary or desirable by the Institution. Every effort will be made to notify students affected by such changes if these occur. The student is responsible for remaining apprised of all changes. Disclaimers Cost of Attendance Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of school-related expenses the student can expect to have for the academic year or semester of enrollment. The COA is composed of the following categories: tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and some personal expenses. These components are determined by law (i.e. the Higher Education Act of 1965, Section 472) and are intended to cover the educational-related expenses of the student. Financial Aid Financial Aid information is available for students and prospective students on our website, www.beaconcollege.edu/beacon-college-admissions/financial-aid, and in the Financial Aid Office. Beacon College Website The information found on the Beacon College website is made available as an informational public service by Beacon College. Any references to organizations, commercial products, processes, or services by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, do not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement or recommendation by Beacon College. Regarding documents available on the Institution’s website, as all information is subject to change, the College makes no warranty of, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or currency of the information contained therein. The College makes no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of any of the material located on other sites, whether accessed via a link, frame, or by staff or student web searching. The College is not responsible for content errors or omissions or for any damage that may be incurred by the user as a result of relying upon information obtained from linked or searched content. Voter Registration Beacon College fully supports and advocates that students register to vote. Voter Registration forms are available in the Office of Student Affairs. Students can also register through the Florida Division of Elections - Department of State website: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/voter-registration/voter-reg.shtml. Crime Statistics The Campus Crime Statistics Report is available in the Office of Campus Safety, located adjacent to the Chopping Block Dining Center, and the Office of Admissions, located in the Palmetto Building on campus. Page 4 Academic Catalog 2016-2017 Accreditation Beacon College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Bachelor and Associate of Arts and Bachelor and Associate of Science degrees. Contact SACSCOC at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 or online at http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of Beacon College. Memberships American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers American Council on Education American Counseling Association American Library Association American Psychological Association American School Counselor Association Association of Governing Boards Association on Higher Education and Disability Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder College & University Professional Association for Human Resources
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