COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 2018-2019ACADEMIC CATALOG 139TH ACADEMIC YEAR Presbyterian College 1 Communication Directory To facilitate prompt attention, address inquiries as follows: Admissions .................................................................................................................................................................. 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Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing Summer School ................................................................................................................................................................................... Provost Transcripts ........................................................................................................................................................................................ Registrar Accreditation Presbyterian College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Presbyterian College. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges requests that it be contacted only if there is evidence to support significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. Otherwise please contact Presbyterian College officials with any concerns. CATALOG The College is also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Presbyterian College’s biochemistry department is accredited by the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). 2018-2019 Policies Disclaimer The course offerings, regulations, fees and other materials appearing in this catalog are announcements. Nothing contained herein is to be construed as representing contractual obligations of Presbyterian College, which reserves the right to change its courses of instruction fees, changes for room and board, and general academic regulations without notice, should circumstances warrant in the judgment of the college. The Provost must approve any deviations from stated policies and procedures. Courses listed in this catalog may not be offered every year. The Registrar will publish an official list of courses to be offered before the beginning of each term. Presbyterian College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College does not discriminate against student applications on the basis PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE of culture ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, socio-economic background, or physical ability. 2 Contents The PC Experience 4 Academic Honor Code 6 Diversity 7 Assessment 7 Admissions 8 Application Dates 9 Transfer Admissions 10 Student Aid 11 Satisfactory Academic Progress 13 PC Academic Scholarships 15 SC Scholarships, Grants, and Loans 17 Financial Information 21 Tuition and Fees 22 Living and Dining Accomodations 24 Payment 25 Refunds 26 Transcripts 26 Academic Policies and Procedures 27 Classification 28 Grading 31 Course Load 28 Incomplete Grades 32 Academic Advising 28 Repeated Courses 32 Registration 29 Academic Standing 32 Course Audits 30 Withdrawal 33 Pass/Fail Option 30 Transfer/AP/IB credit 35 Research, Internships, Special Courses 30 Residence Requirement 38 Class Attendance 30 Graduation 38 Final Exams 31 Academic Support Services 39 FERPA 41 The Curriculum 43 Degree Requirements 44 General Education 44 Majors 50 Minors 90 Pre-Professional Programs 121 Courses of Instruction 126 Reference 188 Academic Calendar 189 Directory 191 3 4 The PCExperience CATALOG 2018-2019 PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE The PC Experience Presbyterian College is a fully accredited, private, residential, baccalaureate institution related to the Presbyterian Church (USA). The College provides a liberal arts education within a community of faith, learning, and intellectual freedom. In 1880, William Plumer Jacobs, pastor of Clinton’s First Presbyterian Church who had earlier established Thornwell Orphanage, founded Presbyterian College primarily to provide education at a higher level for the orphans. For many years predominantly an institution for the education of men, Presbyterian College became fully coeducational in 1965. While the student body typically represents more than 25 states and several countries, most of the students traditionally come from the Southeastern United States. Presbyterian College sustains a Christian heritage of integrity and service not only by striving for academic excellence but also with a comprehensive honor code, wide-ranging opportunities for volunteer service, and close attention to the needs of each student. The College grants B.A., B.S., and Pharm.D. degrees. Mission The compelling purpose of Presbyterian College, as a church-related college, is to develop within the framework of Christian faith the mental, physical, moral, and spiritual capacities of each student in preparation for a lifetime of personal and vocational fulfillment and responsible contribution to our democratic society and the world community. Goals That Guide the College in Fulfilling Its Mission: • To help students gain a basic knowledge of humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences; a special competence in one or more particular areas of study; and an ability to see these studies as part of the larger search for truth • To develop in students the ability to think clearly and independently, to make critical judgments, and to communicate effectively in both speech and writing • To foster in students an aesthetic appreciation of the arts and literature • To acquaint students with the teachings and values of the Christian faith • To help students develop moral and ethical commitments, including service to others • To help students attain a sense of dignity, self-worth, and appreciation of other persons of diverse backgrounds • To encourage in students an appreciation for teamwork and for physical fitness and athletic skills that will contribute to lifelong health • To foster in students an appreciation of, and concern for, the environment and natural resources Honor Committed to the rigorous pursuit of liberal learning and the teachings of the Christian faith, the Presbyterian College community is dedicated to integrity in the pursuit of truth and honor in the building of community. As members of this community, we share a common commitment to maintaining the high standards of honesty and honorable conduct required for this pursuit. Since 1915, our commitment has been realized in our agreement to live under the Honor Code of the College. As this Code is student maintained, our agreement contains two parts: first, that we personally adopt the standards of conduct as stated in the Honor Code; and, second, that we deal responsibly with those of our peers who fail to do so. By holding one another accountable to this commitment, we ensure the integrity of our academic program and community. Our acceptance of this commitment allows us to enjoy an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect among students, faculty, and administration. The academic and social advantages therein are many: as students, we are trusted to work independently; exams may be taken free of supervision; computer labs are available twenty-four hours a day; personal property is generally safe on campus; and one’s word may be considered trustworthy, both on and off campus. It is our shared interest in preserving this atmosphere that motivates our commitment to the Honor Code. 5 However, privilege requires responsibility. We at Presbyterian College are responsible for knowing the purpose, design, and procedures