Course Catalog 2017-2018 Introduction
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course catalog 2017-2018 INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................... 1 A Note to the Prospective Student .......................................................................................................................... 2. Academic Year Calendars....................................................................................................................................... 3 Accreditation and Affiliation .................................................................................................................................. 5 Contact Information ............................................................................................................................................... 5 The College President’s Message ............................................................................................................................................... 6 A Legacy of Excellence .......................................................................................................................................... 7 A Cottey Education ................................................................................................................................................ 8. Mission, Vision, and Core Values ........................................................................................................................... 9 Cottey College Honor Code....................................................... .......................................................................... 10 Student Learning Outcomes ................................................................................................................................. 10 Academic Programs Degree Programs .................................................................................................................................................. 11 The Serenbetz Institute .............................................................................................................................. 11 Bachelor Degree Program .......................................................................................................................... 12. Degree Requirements for Bachelor Degrees ............................................................................................. 12. Residency Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 12. General Education Requirements for All Degrees ............................................................................... 14 Program Offerings for Bachelor Degrees ............................................................................................ 18. Minor Offerings for Baccalaureate students....................................................................................... 44 Associate Degree Program ......................................................................................................................... 48. Degree Requirements for Associate Degrees ....................................................................................... 48. Certificate Offerings............................................................................................................................. 53 Departments and Courses .............................................................................................................................................. 55 Course Descriptions ....................................................................................................................................................... 56 Special Courses .................................................................................................................................................... 98. Academic Policies and Resources ................................................................................................................................. 99 Academic Recognition ................................................................................................................................................ 112. The Campus and Student Life ..................................................................................................................................... 113 Admission .................................................................................................................................................................... 119 Student Financial Aid ......................................................................................................................................... 12.2. Financial Matters ......................................................................................................................................................... 12.6 Student Tuition & Fees ....................................................................................................................................... 12.6 Withdrawal Refund Policy ................................................................................................................................. 12.6 Cottey College’s Endowed Funds & Scholarships ...................................................................................................... 12.8. Personnel Faculty ................................................................................................................................................................ 158. Emeriti Faculty ................................................................................................................................................... 160 Administration and Staff.................................................................. .................................................................. 161 Governing Boards Board of Trustees ..................................................................................................................................... 164 International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood ........................................................................................ 164 Index ............................................................................................................................................................................ 165 Campus Map ................................................................................................................................................................ 167 2017-2018 Cottey College Academic Catalog 1 FUTURE COTTEY STUDENTS Thank you for your interest in Cottey and becoming a part of the grand tradition of women’s colleges. At Cottey College, our goal is to inspire you to take charge of your own destiny and achieve extraordinary success. The pages that follow comprise the official academic publication of the College, and contain information about the curriculum, graduation requirements, student services, and the academic rights and responsibilities of our students. We want you to gain a sense of Cottey’s commitment to our students and the unique environment of Cottey College in and out of class. We see you as you are; current and future leaders in our global society. Cottey’s commitment to our students is simple. We are committed to ensuring your success throughout your Cottey career and after – no matter where life will take you. The Admission and Financial Aid section of this catalog outlines the steps necessary to become a Cottey Comet, spectacular and rare! For all that is beyond these pages, email us at [email protected], call us at 1-888-5-COTTEY or 1-888-526-8839, or visit us online at www.cottey.edu and in-person at 1000 W. Austin Blvd. Nevada, MO 64772.. • Get to know current students • Cheer on the Comets at a free home game! • Take a tour • Sit in on a class • Meet your prospective professors • Spend the night in one of our residence halls • Sample the food Don’t be a stranger. Be a sister! • Like us on Facebook.com/CotteyC • Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CotteyCollege • Tune in on our You Tube channel, CotteyEdu 2. 2017-2018 Cottey College Academic Catalog 2017-2018 ACADEMIC CALENDAR August 18. Friday Residence Halls Open for New Students Only 19-2.2. Saturday-Tuesday Orientation 2.0 Sunday Residence Halls Open for Returning Students 2.1 Monday Advising; Registration 2.2. Tuesday Classes Begin 2.8. Monday Opening Convocation 30 Wednesday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Adding Classes September 4 Monday Labor Day; No Classes 5 Tuesday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Dropping Classes Without Fee and Without Notation of W on Transcript 2.2.-2.4 Friday-Sunday Family Weekend October 9 Monday Mid-Semester Break; No Classes 10-13 Tuesday-Friday Mid-Semester Exam Week November 15 Wednesday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Withdrawal From Classes 2.2.-2.4 Wednesday-Friday Thanksgiving Break 2.7 Monday Classes Resume December 8. Friday Last Day of Classes 11-14 Monday-Thursday Final Exam Week 14 Thursday, 5 p.m. Winter Break Begins; Residence Halls Close January 6 Saturday, 2. p.m. Residence Halls Open, Orientation for New Students 8. Monday Class Changes, Registration for New Students, Classes Begin 15 Monday Martin Luther King Day; No Classes 16 Tuesday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Adding Classes 19 Friday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Dropping Classes Without Fee and Without Notation of W on Transcript Feb/March 2.6-2. Monday-Friday Mid-Semester Exam Week March