2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog
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Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2010 I “I certify that this catalog is true and correct in content and policy and states progress requirements for graduation.” Signature of Authorized Official Name: Elizabeth A. Fleming, Ph.D. Title: President Converse College does not discriminate in admissions or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability. Converse admits only women to undergraduate programs and services in accordance with its historical mission. VISITORS Converse College welcomes visitors. Administrative offices in Wilson Hall, Carmichael Hall, Blackman Music Hall, and the Carnegie Building are open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. (Summer hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; College closes at 1:00 pm on Fridays.) Those who wish an interview with members of the staff are urged to make appointments in advance of their visit. Telephone (864) 596-9000. II Converse College Catalog 2009-2010 Table of ConTenTs Converse College Calendar .......................................................................................2 The Founder’s Ideal ....................................................................................................3 The College ................................................................................................................4 Admissions .................................................................................................................8 Fees and Financial Assistance ..................................................................................11 Academic Life ..........................................................................................................19 Academic Regulations ..............................................................................................25 Policies and Procedures on Disabilities ....................................................................36 The College of Arts and Sciences ............................................................................38 Department of Art & Design ....................................................................................40 Department of Biology .............................................................................................56 Department of Chemistry ........................................................................................61 Department of Economics, Accounting & Business .................................................65 Department of Education ........................................................................................76 Department of English .............................................................................................90 Department of Foreign Languages ...........................................................................95 Department of History & Politics ..........................................................................102 Department of Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science ....................................110 Department of Psychology .....................................................................................118 Department of Religion & Philosophy ...................................................................123 Department of Theatre & Dance ............................................................................129 Nisbet Honors Program .........................................................................................135 Non-Departmental Courses ...................................................................................137 Interdisciplinary Minors ........................................................................................138 Career and Pre-Professional Programs ..................................................................139 The Petrie School of Music ....................................................................................145 Department of Performance ...................................................................................149 Department of Music Education & Therapy ..........................................................155 Department of Musicology & Composition ...........................................................162 The Register ...........................................................................................................171 The Board of Trustees ............................................................................................171 President’s Cabinet and General Administration ...................................................172 The Faculty ...........................................................................................................178 The College of Arts and Sciences ..........................................................................178 The Petrie School of Music ...................................................................................184 The Alumnae Association .......................................................................................186 The Directory for Correspondence ........................................................................186 Campus Map ..........................................................................................................187 Index ......................................................................................................................189 1 2009-2010 CALENDAR FALL TERM, 2009 Registration- Evening classes begin at 6:00 pm Mon., August 31 Regular Schedule for Day classes begin at 8:30 am Tues., September 1 Late registration begins (Late registration fee of $50 will be charged.) Tues., September 1 Drop/Add, no fee Mon. - Wed., August 31-Sept. 3 Drop/Add, fee, $20 per change begins Fri., September 4 Last day to add classes Fri., September 4 Formal Opening Convocation Tues., September 15 Freshman Family Weekend Fri. - Sun., September 25 - 27 Mid-term grading ends Fri., October 16 Fall Break holidays begin at the end of classes on Fri. Mon. - Tues., October 19-20 Fall Break holidays end at first class period, 8:30 am Wed., October 21 Advisement for January and Spring ‘10 Terms October 22 - November 5 Last day to withdraw without automatic WF Fri., October 30 Thanksgiving Holidays begin at end of classes on Tues. Wed. - Sun., November 25 - 27 Thanksgiving Holidays end at first period class, 8:30 am Mon., November 30 Last day for seniors to apply for May graduation Fri., December 4 Fall Term classes end Fri., December 4 Reading Day Sat. - Sun., December 5-6 Fall Term examinations Mon. - Thurs., December 7-10 Christmas Holidays begin at end of examinations Thurs., December 10 JANUARY TERM, 2010 Registration - Day classes begin at 8:30 am Mon., January 4 Evening classes begin at 5:30 pm Mon., January 4 Late registration begins (Late registration fee of $50 will be charged.) Tues., January 5 Drop/Add, no fee Mon. - Wed., January 4-6 Drop/Add, fee, $20 per change Thurs., January 7 Last day to add classes Fri., January 8 Last day to withdraw without automatic WF Mon., January 18 January Term classes end Fri., January 29 Academic Break Mon., February 1 SPRING TERM, 2010 Registration -Evening classes begin at 6:00pm Tues., February 2 Regular Schedule for Day classes begin at 8:30 am Wed., February 3 Late registration begins (Late registration fee of $50 will be charged.) Wed., February 3 Drop/Add, no fee Tues. - Thurs., February 2-4 Drop/Add, fee, $20 per change begins Fri., February 5 Last day to add classes Mon., February 5 Mid-term grading period ends Fri., March 19 Last day to withdraw without automatic WF Fri., March 26 Spring Break Holidays begin at end of classes Fri., March 26 Spring Break March 29 – April 2 Spring Break Holidays end at first period class, 8:30 am Mon., April 5 Advisement for Summer and Fall Terms ‘10 April 7-23 Founder’s Day Fri., April 23 May Day/Awards Day Sat., May 1 Spring Term classes end Fri., May 7 Reading Days Sat. - Sun., May 8-9 Spring Term examinations Mon. - Thurs., May 10-13 Commencement Weekend: Baccalaureate 5:00 pm, Twichell Auditorium Fri., May 14 Hat’s Off Party, 6:00 pm Commencement Exercises, 9:30 am, Twichell Auditorium Sat., May 15 Brunch on the front lawn immediately following. 2 ThE FouNDER’s IDEAL “It is my conviction that the well-being of any country depends much upon the culture of her women, and I have done what I could to found a college that would provide for women thorough and liberal education, so that for them the highest motives may become clear purposes and fixed habits of life; and I desire that the instruction and influence of Converse College be always such that the students may be enabled to see clearly, decide wisely, and to act justly; and that they may learn to love God and humanity, and be faithful to truth and duty, so that their influence may be characterized by purity and power. “It is also my desire and hope that Converse College be always truly reli- gious, but never denominational. I believe that religion is essential to all that is purest and best in life, here and hereafter. I wish the College to be really, but liberally and tolerantly, Christian; for I believe that the revelation of God in Christ is for salvation; and I commend and commit the College to the love and guidance of God, and to the care, sympathy, and fidelity of my fellowmen.” —Dexter Edgar Converse 3 ThE CoLLEgE MISSION buy the site and main building of old St. John’s College. The primary mission of Converse College, founded Within eighteen months these goals were achieved, in 1889, is the liberal