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ACCREDITATION & MEMBERSHIP Toccoa Falls College Toccoa Falls, Georgia 30598 Phone: (706) 886-6831 FAX: (706) 282-6020 Web: www.tfc.edu Toccoa Falls College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Toccoa Falls College. Toccoa Falls College is a member of the Toccoa Falls College is accredited for the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Baccalaureate degree program in Nursing by the Contact the CCCU at Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 321 Eighth Street, NE 665 K Street NW, Suite 750 Washington, DC 20002 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 546-8713 (202) 887-6791 Toccoa Falls College is approved by the Toccoa Falls College is accredited by the Professional Standards Commission of the State of National Association of Schools of Music Georgia, to award Bachelor degrees in Teacher to award Associate and Bachelor degrees in Music. Education. Contact the PSC at Contact the NASM at 1452 Twin Towers East 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Atlanta, GA 30334 Reston, Virginia 22080 (404) 657-9000. (703) 437-0700. DISCLAIMER The provisions of this catalog are subject to change without notice and do not constitute an irrevocable contract between any student and Toccoa Falls College. i Toccoa Falls College 20-21 Catalog We wholeheartedly welcome each of you to Toccoa Falls College, where the waters of Toccoa (meaning “beautiful” in the Cherokee language) flow timelessly, reflecting the eternity and beauty of our Creator. Our campus is beautiful not only because of the surrounding nature God has bestowed on us, but also because of the visions and hopes that our students dream while they are with us. During your college years here at TFC, you will be inspired, challenged, and empowered through the inner workings of the Holy Spirt. You can experience the transformative power of Christ. Our team of passionate professors and dedicated staff are here to facilitate your academic endeavors, to help you explore the many possibilities of college life, and to assist you in successfully navigating through the learning process ultimately recognizing and following God's calling for your individual life journeys. We pray that TFC will be God’s instrument for your development. We hope to prepare you to be “equipped for every good work” (II Timothy 3:17). Come. Pursue excellence. Be the agents of change. This catalog has been prepared specifically with you in mind. It is divided into three sections. The first section is the general information about Admissions, Registration, Financial Aid, Student Life, Seby Jones Library, Online Program, Dual Enrolled Program, and Resources (pp. 1-47). The second section is laid out in order of 4 schools, their 10 distinctive departments, and their specific majors (pp. 48-131). The third section is where the descriptions of each class are listed in alphabetical order of the course names (pp. 133-165). Make this catalog your second-best friend because planning, organization, and time management are the keys to student success. ii Toccoa Falls College 20-21 Catalog 2020-2021 CATALOG Table of Contents Academic Calendar ............................................................................................... 1 General Information .............................................................................................. 3 Admissions ........................................................................................................... 5 Student Life ........................................................................................................... 7 Student Financial Services ................................................................................. 10 Seby Jones Library ............................................................................................. 16 Academic Information ......................................................................................... 17 Curriculum Structure and Degree Requirements ................................................ 29 Online Programs ................................................................................................. 33 Dual Enrollment .................................................................................................. 47 School of Arts & Sciences ................................................................................... 48 Counseling Psychology Department ........................................................ 50 Humanities Department ........................................................................... 54 Natural Sciences & Mathematics Department .......................................... 66 School of Christian Ministries .............................................................................. 72 Bible & Theology Department .................................................................. 74 Global Ministries Department ................................................................... 80 Ministry & Leadership Department ........................................................... 88 School of Nursing ................................................................................................ 96 School of Professional Studies ......................................................................... 102 Business Administration Department ..................................................... 104 Music Department .................................................................................. 112 Teacher Education Department ............................................................. 122 Course Prefixes by Department ........................................................................ 132 Course Descriptions .......................................................................................... 133 Directory ........................................................................................................... 166 Index ................................................................................................................. 171 iii Toccoa Falls College 20-21 Catalog ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021 FALL SEMESTER & WINTERIM SESSION 2020-2021 AUGUST 01 Fall Semester Student Account Payment Deadline 01 Fall Semester Pre-registration/Schedule Change Deadline 10 Residence halls close for summer students (5 p.m.) 10 Summer Residents move to Fall Housing (12 p.m.) 18 Residence halls open for new students 18 New Student Registration check-in (9 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-3 p.m.) 17-21 Faculty Preplanning 19-21 New Student Orientation 21 Residence halls open for returning students 22 Back to School Bash 24 First day of classes / Drop-Add begins/ Attendance Check-In 24 Online Fall Session A classes begin 27 Drop-add ends at 5 p.m., Last day to enter classes SEPTEMBER 17 Online Session A Midpoint; last day to withdraw failing without penalty 21 Chapel by Schools OCTOBER 05 Chapel by Departments 05 Midpoint in semester 09 Last day to withdraw failing without penalty for traditional courses 14 Online Fall Session A classes end 19 Online Fall Session B classes begin 26 Registration for Winterim and Spring semester begins 26 Application for Graduation Dec. 2021 and Jan. 2022 period begins NOVEMBER 03-04 Woerner Missionary Lecture Series (T & W evening chapels) 08 Application for Graduation Dec. 2021 and Jan. 2022 period ends 12 Online Session B Midpoint; last day to withdraw failing without penalty 18 Last day of class 19-20; 23-24 Final exams 25 Residence halls close (5 p.m.) DECEMBER 10 Online Fall Session B classes end JANUARY 03 Residence halls open for winterim students (1:00 – 7:00 p.m.) 04 Winterim First Day of Classes/Attendance check-in 05 Drop-add ends at 5 p.m. Last day to enter classes 15 Last day of Winterim 1 Toccoa Falls College 20-21 Catalog ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021 SPRING SEMESTER & SUMMER SESSIONS 2021 JANUARY 14 Residence halls open for new students (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) 14 New Student move-in (9 a.m.–12 p.m.) 14 New Student Registration check-in (9 a.m.–12 p.m.) 14-15 New Student Orientation 15 Residence halls open for returning students (12 – 7 p.m.) 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes) 19 First day of classes/Drop-Add begins/Attendance Check-In 19 Online Spring Session A classes begin 22 Drop-add ends at 5 pm. Last day to enter classes FEBRUARY 02-04 World Outreach Conference (T & W evening chapels) 12 Online Session A Midpoint; last day to withdraw failing without penalty 22 Chapel by Schools MARCH 08 Chapel by Departments 10 Midpoint in semester 15 Online Spring Session A classes end 15-19 Spring Break 22 Online Spring Session B classes begin 25 Last day to withdraw failing without penalty for traditional courses 29 Registration for summer sessions and fall begins 29 Application period for May & Summer 2022 grads begins APRIL 02 Good Friday (no classes) 08-09 Campus Preview 09 Application period for May & Summer 2022 grads ends 15 Online Session B Midpoint; last day to withdraw failing without penalty MAY 01 Summer Sessions I & II Student Account Payment Deadline 01 Summer Sessions I & II Pre-registration/Schedule Change Deadline 01 Financial aid (FAFSA, GTEG) priority date for 2021-2022 05 Last day of classes 06 Study Day 06 Faculty Post-planning 2:00 p.m. 07-12 Final Exams 12 Online Spring Session B classes end 13 Residence halls close (5 p.m.) 14 Baccalaureate