2020-2021 Hanover College Academic Catalog
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Academic Catalog 2020-21 2020-2021 HANOVER COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG Dear Student, This Catalog is your main resource in planning and pursuing your academic career at Hanover College. The general degree (core) requirements that you will need to fulfill for graduation are those listed in the Catalog of the year in which you enter Hanover College, so you should keep this Catalog and refer to it regularly over the next four years. Requirements for your major program are those in place at the time you declare your major; consult with the department of your major or with the Registrar’s Office for the requirements that apply to you. Answers to almost all questions related to your academic life are contained in this Catalog, so the more familiar you are with the Catalog’s contents, the better informed you will be. Please note that the primary responsibility for knowing and meeting the requirements for graduation rests with you. The pages at the back of the Catalog are provided so that you can maintain a personal record of your academic career at Hanover College. I recommend that you update these pages each term in order to chart your progress towards meeting the College’s requirements. You should also use the College’s “My Hanover” web site, which gives you access to your “Course History” and “Unofficial Transcript.” Utilizing these electronic resources along with the worksheets that you maintain at the end of the Catalog will provide you with the most complete information possible about your academic progress. Your Faculty Advisor and the Registrar’s Office can assist you in your academic planning. If you have questions about any of the programs or requirements described in this Catalog, please feel free to contact us. I wish you success, both academically and personally, during your four years, and I look forward to declaring you eligible for a diploma from Hanover College. Sincerely, Ken Prince, Ph.D. Registrar 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS HANOVER COLLEGE CALENDAR 2020-2021. 6 COLLEGE MISSION, VISION, HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES. 8 HANOVER COLLEGE FACTS. 12 ACADEMIC INFORMATION .......................................... 13 Core Curriculum Requirements and Areas of Competency and Engagement ... 14 The 4-4-1 Calendar ............................................... 14 Academic Advising ............................................ 14 Graduation Requirements ....................................... 14 Requirements in the Major Area of Study .............................. 15 Self-Designed Interdisciplinary Major. 16 Opportunity for a Minor ....................................... 17 Opportunities for Credit ........................................... 18 Advanced Placement Credit ..................................... 18 By-Pass Credit. 18 Dual Credit. 18 International Baccalaureate Credit ................................ 18 Summer School Credit ......................................... 18 Transfer Credit ............................................... 18 Course Regulations ............................................... 19 Course Load and Enrollment Status ............................... 19 Enrollment in Courses ......................................... 20 Withdrawal from Courses ....................................... 21 Attendance and Classroom Discipline. 22 Final Examinations . 22 Waiving of Requirements and Regulations ............................. 23 Grading Policies. 23 Grade Classifications ........................................... 23 Computation of Grade Point Averages . 24 Incompletes. 24 Z Grade. 25 Appeal of Grades. 25 Academic Standing ............................................... 26 Good Academic Standing ....................................... 26 Academic Probation and Dismissal . 26 Academic Dishonesty. 27 Definition and Penalties ........................................ 27 Repeated Instances ............................................ 28 2 Honors and Awards ............................................... 28 Graduation with Honors ....................................... 28 Departmental Honors ......................................... 28 Dean’s List. 28 College Prizes and Awards ...................................... 29 Student Records and Transcripts . 33 Assessment ..................................................... 33 CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS & AREAS OF COMPETENCY AND ENGAGEMENT 34 Courses Fulfilling CCRs and ACEs ................................... 35 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ............................................ 54 Anthropology, Cultural . 55 Archaeology . 58 Art and Design; Art History ..................................... 58, 62 Asian Studies .................................................... 64 Astronomy. 64 Biochemistry .................................................... 65 Biology. 65 Business . 68 Business Scholars Program ........................................ 68 Chemistry ...................................................... 72 Classical Studies. 74 Classics: Archaeology and History . 74 Classics: Language and Literature .................................... 74 Communication ................................................. 77 Computer Science . 80 Creative Writing ................................................. 83 Economics . 83 Education ...................................................... 85 Engineering .....................................................91 English. 95 Environmental Science ........................................... 100 Environmental Studies. 102 Film Studies. 103 First-Year Experience ..............................................103 French ........................................................ 104 Gender Studies ................................................. 107 Geology . 108 German ....................................................... 110 Greek . 113 Health and Fitness . 113 Health and Movement Studies ..................................... 115 History ....................................................... 116 Interdisciplinary Studies. 123 International Studies ............................................. 123 3 Journalism ..................................................... 124 Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology ............................... 124 Latin ......................................................... 126 Mathematics ................................................... 127 Medieval-Renaissance Studies ...................................... 130 Modern Languages and Culture .................................... 131 Music. 131 Philosophy. 134 Physics . 137 Political Science . 139 Psychology . 142 Race and Ethnic Studies .......................................... 144 Sociology ...................................................... 145 Spanish ....................................................... 148 Theatre ....................................................... 151 Theological Studies .............................................. 154 World Religions. 159 OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS AND OTHER ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES ........ 161 Off-Campus Study Opportunities. 162 Spring Term Off-Campus Courses . 162 Affiliated Off-Campus Programs .................................. 162 Belgium. 163 Spain ...................................................... 163 Mexico .................................................... 163 Germany. 163 Australia ................................................... 163 Turkey. 164 France . 164 University Study Abroad Consortium. 164 Internship Programs . 164 The Chicago Programs ........................................ 165 The Philadelphia Center . 165 The Washington Center ....................................... 165 Individually Arranged Off-Campus Programs ........................ 165 Transfer of Credit .............................................. 166 Financial Requirements ......................................... 166 The Fund for Off-Campus Study .................................. 166 Individualized Study Courses . 167 Senior Thesis and Directed Study .................................. 167 Academic Internships. 168 STAR Grants . 169 Richter Grants .................................................. 169 4 ACADEMIC AND CAREER SERVICES Levett Career Center Career Center Services .......................................... 172 Pre-Professional Programs ......................................... 173 Accounting Pathway. .174 Business Scholars Program ....................................... 174 Health Sciences Program ........................................ 174 Law. 175 Nursing ......................................................175 Teacher Certification ........................................... 175 Academic Services ............................................... 175 Agnes Brown Duggan Library .................................... 175 Computer Services . 176 The Ken and Kendall Gladish Teaching and Learning Center . 176 Health Services ................................................176 Counseling Services .............................................176 STUDENT LIFE .................................................. 177 Campus Housing. 178 Sororities and Fraternities ......................................... 179 Student Involvement ............................................. 180 ADMISSION INFORMATION ........................................ 181 Admission Overview ............................................. 182 Recommended Preparation ........................................ 182 Application Process .............................................. 182 First-year Student .............................................. 182 Transfer ..................................................... 183 International .................................................. 183 Financial Aid ................................................... 183 Standards of Academic Progress ................................... 183 Merit Scholarships ............................................. 184 Enrollment Status for Financial Aid Purposes ........................ 184 Refund Policies. 184 Visiting ....................................................... 184 TUITION AND FEES. 185 Regular College Expenses 2020-2021 ................................ 185 Additional Fees ................................................. 185 Payment of Fees . ..