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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG 2018 2019 Iowa Wesleyan University 2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog Mission Iowa Wesleyan University is a transformational learning community whose passion is to educate, empower and inspire students to lead meaningful lives and careers. Vision Iowa Wesleyan will be the preeminent educational leader and resource for southeast Iowa as its regional, comprehensive university offering an engaging student experience in relevant undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and professions. Values Learning & Community: We value a love of learning, a desire for civility, and the release of human potential for the sake of the common good. Faith & Service: We honor spiritual values, social justice, and the welfare of the human community through civic engagement and service to one another. Discovery & Action: We value the discovery of the self, the other, the broader world, and responsible action in response to those discoveries. Courage & Passion: We value learning in community and appreciate that these endeavors require bold risk-taking; and we value and celebrate that these endeavors are fueled by the passions, desires and aspirations of our members. Iowa Wesleyan University Dr. Steven E. Titus, President 601 North Main Street | Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641 PHONE: 319-385-8021 | 800-582-2383 | FAX: 319-385-6296 www.iw.edu This catalog is not to be construed as a contract. The University reserves the right to make changes in the offerings and regulations contained in this catalog without notice. Such changes, academic or otherwise, shall take effect whenever the administration determines that such changes are prudent. iii Contents Information Directory ...................................................................................................................................................... vi Catalog Information ....................................................................................................................................................... viii Academic Calendar ......................................................................................................................................................... vii General Information .........................................................................................................................................................2 University History ......................................................................................................................................................3 Campus Facilities .......................................................................................................................................................4 Administrative Policies ..............................................................................................................................................5 Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act ............................................................................................8 Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act .....................................................................................................9 Access to and Release of Student Data and Information .........................................................................................9 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). ..........................................................................................9 Admissions Information ................................................................................................................................................. 13 Campus Visits ......................................................................................................................................................... 13 First Year Student Admission ................................................................................................................................. 13 International Student Admission ........................................................................................................................... 19 Non-degree Seeking Students ................................................................................................................................ 20 Financial Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 22 Financial Policies .................................................................................................................................................... 22 Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................................................... 27 Types of Aid ............................................................................................................................................................ 27 How to Apply for Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................... 28 Satisfactory Academic Progress ............................................................................................................................. 28 Student Development Information ................................................................................................................................ 31 Housing .................................................................................................................................................................. 31 Food Service ........................................................................................................................................................... 32 Health Care ............................................................................................................................................................ 32 Student Conduct and Behavior .............................................................................................................................. 33 Career Development & Internships ....................................................................................................................... 34 Athletics ................................................................................................................................................................. 35 Student Activities and Organizations ..................................................................................................................... 35 Academic Information ................................................................................................................................................... 39 General Academic Information .............................................................................................................................. 39 iv Academic Policies and Procedures ......................................................................................................................... 48 Academic Requirements for Athletic Eligibility ...................................................................................................... 63 Adult and Graduate Studies ........................................................................................................................................... 65 Instructional Program ..................................................................................................................................................... 72 Wesleyan Studies ........................................................................................................................................................... 72 Business Division ............................................................................................................................................................ 77 Education Division .......................................................................................................................................................... 84 Humanities Division ...................................................................................................................................................... 106 English ................................................................................................................................................................... 107 Humanities............................................................................................................................................................ 108 Music .................................................................................................................................................................... 111 Art and Digital Media Design ................................................................................................................................ 116 Nursing Division ............................................................................................................................................................ 118 Science Division ............................................................................................................................................................ 125 Biology .................................................................................................................................................................. 128 Criminal Justice .................................................................................................................................................