2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog

2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog THE SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY CONCEPT Spring Arbor University is a community of learners, distinguished by our lifelong involvement in the study and application of the liberal arts, total commitment to Jesus Christ as the perspective for learning, and critical participation in the contemporary world. 1 FROM THE PRESIDENT “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” - Colossians 2:6-7 It is my privilege to welcome you to Spring Arbor University. Since 1873, SAU has been a community where faith and learning are integrated to establish a dynamic environment. We are committed to providing a liberal arts education that prepares students to impact the world in dynamic ways. Spring Arbor is one university with a variety of opportunities for learning and development – traditional undergraduate programs, graduate and professional studies programs and online programs – each providing innovative degrees enabling our students to serve God and others in vital ways. Faculty members offer holistic and rigorous intellectual training along with faith and character development in preparing our students to be outstanding practitioners in their chosen profession. May your growth be tremendous as a member of the Spring Arbor University community of faith and learning. With hope, perseverance and grace, Charles H. Webb, Ph.D. President 2 FROM THE PROVOST Spring Arbor University’s undergraduate programs have been growing because we provide high quality learning experiences and student-focused environments. As a strong liberal arts, Christian institution, our undergraduate programs are grounded in the best of the liberal arts and Christian worldview. We believe this combination of foundational approaches ensures strong learning, allowing students to acquire content, pedagogy and practice. This catalog gives an overview of program content and degree requirements for all of our undergraduate programs and majors. It should be a valuable guide as you track your degree progress, work with your advisor, or consider matching program offerings to your learning needs and career aspirations. The policies and expectations set forth in the catalog are designed to assure program quality, consistency, accountability, and program match with the values and mission of the University. It is our pleasure to serve you. We wish you much success and many blessings as you pursue your educational goals. Sincerely, Betty J. Overton-Adkins, Ph.D. Provost and Chief Academic Officer 3 Contents I. GENERAL INFORMATION A History of Spring Arbor University ...................................................8 Affiliations, Accreditation and FERPA .................................................9 Statement of Faith and The Spring Arbor University Concept ............10 The Spring Arbor Graduate ...............................................................13 Benefits of the Community ................................................................15 Standards of Conduct ........................................................................15 II. ADMISSION Procedures for Admission .................................................................16 Admission Requirements...................................................................17 International Students .......................................................................18 Financial Aid ...................................................................................19 Expenses and Fees ............................................................................20 Withdrawal Rebates ..........................................................................21 Unpaid Student Accounts .................................................................22 III. DEGREES, PROGRAMS & POLICIES Graduation Requirements .................................................................23 Bachelor Degrees ..............................................................................23 General Education ............................................................................24 Liberal Arts Requirements .................................................................27 Associate Degree Requirements ........................................................28 Academic Majors/Degrees/Programs .................................................29 Academic Minors ..............................................................................30 Special Academic Programs ..............................................................31 E.P. Hart Honors Program .................................................................32 The Academic Calendar....................................................................33 Off Campus Study Opportunities ......................................................33 Academic Policies ............................................................................37 Grading System .................................................................................38 Academic Integrity ............................................................................41 Academic Honors .............................................................................42 Academic Probation .........................................................................44 Academic Student Connections ........................................................43 Veterans ............................................................................................45 Transcripts ........................................................................................47 Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid ..............................46 Withdrawal from the University ........................................................47 IV. INSTRUCTION Academic Program ...........................................................................48 Courses of Instruction .......................................................................49 Online Study .....................................................................................51 4 Contents Weekend College .............................................................................51 Endorsements ....................................................................................52 Courses of Study Accounting ...................................................................54 Actuarial Science ..........................................................58 Advertising and Public Relations ...................................60 Art .................................................................................62 Biblical Languages ........................................................67 Biblical Studies ..............................................................68 Biochemistry .................................................................70 Biology ..........................................................................71 Broadcasting .................................................................77 Business Administration ...............................................79 Camping Ministry .........................................................83 Chemistry ......................................................................85 Children’s Ministry ........................................................88 Chinese .........................................................................90 Christian Ministries ........................................................91 Communication and Media ...........................................93 Computer Science .........................................................95 Core ..............................................................................98 Criminal Justice ...........................................................100 Cross Cultural Communication ....................................102 Drama .........................................................................103 Early Childhood Education ..........................................105 Economics ...................................................................108 Education ....................................................................109 English .......................................................................123 English as a Second Language .....................................129 Entrepreneurship .........................................................132 Finance ......................................................................133 French .........................................................................136 General Studies ...........................................................138 German .......................................................................141 Geography ..................................................................142 Global Missions ..........................................................143 Global Studies .............................................................144 Health and Exercise Science ........................................146 Health Education .........................................................149 Health, Human Performance and Recreation .............151 History ........................................................................153 Integrated Science .......................................................158 International Business ..................................................159 Language Arts ..............................................................162

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