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2006-2007 College Catalog College Catalog 2006-2007 Volume 87 3200 College Avenue Beaver Falls, PA 15010 724-846-5100 www.geneva.edu This catalog is designed to communicate clearly the information needed by students, faculty, and prospective students. It can be accessed on the Geneva website. The provisions of this catalog should not be regarded as a contract between any student and the college. Course content and regulations are constantly being reviewed and revised. The college reserves the right to withdraw or amend the content of any courses listed if circumstances necessitate such changes. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS (To go to the referenced page, hold the control button down and then left click on the page number.) College Calendar........................................................................................................................................................... 4 Summer Session 2006............................................................................................................................................ 4 Fall Semester 2006–2007....................................................................................................................................... 4 Spring Semester 2006–2007................................................................................................................................... 4 Summer Session 2007............................................................................................................................................ 4 Geneva Today ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 Mission Statement.................................................................................................................................................. 5 Doctrinal Statement................................................................................................................................................ 5 Foundational Concepts of Christian Higher Education.......................................................................................... 5 Stated Aims of the College..................................................................................................................................... 7 Statement of Commitment ..................................................................................................................................... 7 Student Outcomes .................................................................................................................................................. 8 Geneva’s Heritage....................................................................................................................................................... 10 Institutional Control ............................................................................................................................................. 10 Denominational Commitment.............................................................................................................................. 10 Academics at Geneva .................................................................................................................................................. 11 Accreditation and Membership ............................................................................................................................ 11 Guide to Program Information ............................................................................................................................. 12 Effective Date of the Catalog............................................................................................................................... 12 Degree Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 13 Practicum, Special Study, Internship, Honors Courses, Independent Study, Specialized Summer Courses........ 16 Classification of Students..................................................................................................................................... 17 Academic Policies................................................................................................................................................ 17 Class Attendance.................................................................................................................................................. 18 Grading System.................................................................................................................................................... 19 Academic Integrity............................................................................................................................................... 20 Academic Standing .............................................................................................................................................. 22 Academic Continuation........................................................................................................................................ 22 Credit-No Credit Option ...................................................................................................................................... 24 Credit-No Credit Courses..................................................................................................................................... 24 Transfer Policies................................................................................................................................................... 24 Applied Music Policies ........................................................................................................................................ 25 Auditing ............................................................................................................................................................... 25 Veteran’s Education............................................................................................................................................. 25 Program for Adult Continuing Education ............................................................................................................ 25 Books and Supplies.............................................................................................................................................. 25 Graduation Arrangements .................................................................................................................................... 25 Degrees and Programs................................................................................................................................................. 27 Degrees................................................................................................................................................................. 27 Undergraduate Majors/Programs ......................................................................................................................... 27 Undergraduate Minors/Programs ......................................................................................................................... 28 Traditional Undergraduate Programs .......................................................................................................................... 30 Department of Biblical Languages, Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, Philosophy, & Student Ministry ..... 30 Department of Biology......................................................................................................................................... 36 Department of Business, Accounting, and Management ..................................................................................... 39 Department of Chemistry..................................................................................................................................... 43 Department of Communication............................................................................................................................ 47 Department of Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics.............................................................................. 50 Department of Education ..................................................................................................................................... 53 Department of Engineering .................................................................................................................................. 58 Department of English ......................................................................................................................................... 65 Department of History, Political Science, and Sociology .................................................................................... 70 Department of Languages and Cultures ............................................................................................................... 72 Department of Music............................................................................................................................................ 73 2 Department of Physical Education....................................................................................................................... 78 Department of Psychology, Counseling and Human Services ............................................................................. 79 Pre-Professional
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