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5 1 0 2 - 4 1 0 2 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG American University in Bulgaria 1 Georgi Izmirliev Sq. Blagoevgrad 2700, Bulgaria President’s Office: (+359 73) 888 307 Admissions: (+359 73) 888 111 Development: (+359 73) 888 366 Fax: (+359 73) 888 344 America for Bulgaria Student Center 12 Svoboda Bachvarova St. Skaptopara Campus Blagoevgrad 2700, Bulgaria AUBG - Sofia Elieff Center for Education and Culture 1 Universitetski Park St., Studentski Grad Sofia 1700, Bulgaria Switchboard: (+359 2) 960 7910 Fax: (+359 2) 961 6010 U.S. Mailing Address: American University in Bulgaria 910 17th St., N.W. Suite 1100 Washington, D.C. 20006 www.aubg.edu 2014 - 2015 This catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication. All information, including statements of tuition and fees, course offerings, policies, and admission and graduation requirements, is subject to change without notice or obligation. Updates after publication can be found at www.aubg.edu/academic-catalog ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014 - 2015 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015 - 2016 Fall 2014 Fall 2015 Orientation Begins August 25 Orientation Begins August 24 Classes Begin September 1 Classes Begin August 31 Student Sign-in Deadline (5:00 pm) September 3 Student Sign-in Deadline (5:00 pm) September 2 Unification Day Holiday September 6 Unification Day Holiday September 6 Bulgarian Independence Day September 22 Bulgarian Independence Day September 22 Board Meeting October 17-19 Board Meeting October 16-18 Fall Break Begins October 27 Fall Break Begins October 26 National Revival Holiday November 1 National Revival Holiday November 1 Classes Resume November 3 Classes Resume November 2 Students' Holiday December 8 Students' Holiday December 8 Classes End December 12 Classes End December 11 Final Exams Begin December 15 Final Exams Begin December 14 Final Exams End December 19 Final Exams End December 18 State Exams December 20 State Exams December 19 Spring 2015 Spring 2016 Orientation Begins January 14 Orientation Begins January 20 Classes Begin January 19 Classes Begin January 25 Student Sign-in Deadline (5:00 pm) January 21 Student Sign-in Deadline (5:00 pm) January 27 Board Meeting January 30 - February 1 Board Meeting January 29-31 Spring Break Begins March 2 Bulgarian Liberation Holiday March 3 Bulgarian Liberation Holiday March 3 Spring Break Begins March 14 Classes Resume March 9 Classes Resume March 21 Honors Convocation April 5 Honors Convocation April 17 Orthodox Good Friday April 10 Student Faculty Research Conference April 23 Orthodox Easter Monday April 13 Orthodox Good Friday April 29 Student Faculty Research Conference April 18 Labor Day Holiday May 1 Classes End April 30 Orthodox Easter Monday May 2 Labor Day Holiday May 1 Classes End May 5 Final Exams Begin May 4 St. George's Day Holiday May 6 St. George's Day Holiday (exams held) May 6 Final Exams Begin May 9 Final Exams End May 8 Final Exams End May 13 State Exams Begin May 11 State Exams Begin May 16 State Exams End May 13 State Exams End May 18 Board Meeting May 14-16 Board Meeting May 19-21 Commencement May 17 Commencement May 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY Mission Statement The mission of the American University in Bulgaria is to educate students of ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY ............................................................................... 3 outstanding potential in a community of academic excellence, diversity, and ADMISSIONS ................................................................................................... 10 respect and to prepare them for democratic and ethical leadership in serving the needs of the region and the world. TUITION AND FEES ........................................................................................ 16 FINANCIAL AID .............................................................................................. 19 Vision: Our Aspirations for 2015 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................. 21 We envision a community of diverse and creative students of outstanding potential living and learning together in an engaging and rigorous academic environment on STUDENT SERVICES ..................................................................................... 24 a campus that offers world-class academic, recreational, and residential facilities. STUDENT LIFE ................................................................................................ 27 Mentored by internationally respected faculty committed to the liberal arts tradition, AUBG graduates will be fully prepared for lives of professional ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ................................................ 29 achievement, personal fulfillment, and service. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 50 Statement on Liberal Learning MAJOR PROGRAMS ....................................................................................... 59 AUBG strives to provide its students with a liberal education an education that MINOR PROGRAMS ....................................................................................... 83 nurtures both the skills needed for successful careers and an ongoing intellectual curiosity that leads to a thirst for a rewarding life and productive role in a DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE ......................................................................... 96 democratic society. A liberal education prepares students to live responsible, COURSES ......................................................................................................... 97 productive, and creative lives in a dramatically changing world. It is an education that fosters a well-grounded intellectual resilience, a disposition toward lifelong FACULTY ........................................................................................................ 148 learning, and an acceptance of responsibility for the ethical consequences of ideas BOARD OF TRUSTEES ................................................................................. 153 and actions. UNIVERSITY COUNCIL .............................................................................. 155 Students experience the benefits of a liberal education by pursuing intellectual work that is honest, challenging, and significant and by preparing themselves to OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION ............................................................. 156 use knowledge and authority in responsible ways. A liberal education is not INDEX ............................................................................................................. 162 confined to any particular field of study. What matters is substantial content, rigorous methodology, and an active engagement with the societal, ethical, and practical implications of learning. The value of liberal learning is equally relevant to all fields of higher education and to all students. This statement is based on the “Statement on Liberal Learning” adopted by the Board of Directors of the American Association of Colleges and Universities. For more information, please see: www.aacu.org. AUBG Community To support the ongoing mission of AUBG, the university builds its community based on mutual respect, civility, and professional behavior. All members of our community, including students, faculty, staff and administration, are expected to uphold at all times these ideals, plus other standards of behavior that reflect well upon, and bring credit to themselves, the university, and the greater community. Accreditation Statements directed to: Office of Human Resources, 1 Georgi Izmirliev Square, Blagoevgrad 2700, Bulgaria. Telephone: (+359 73) 888 328 or 888 309, Fax: (+359 73) 888 161. U.S. Accreditation Email: [email protected] The American University in Bulgaria is accredited in the United States by the New Location in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. AUBG is situated in Blagoevgrad, the administrative, cultural, economic, and transport center of southwestern Bulgaria. The Blagoevgrad province is the third Inquiries regarding AUBG's accreditation status by the New England Association largest in the country after Bourgas and Sofia. Blagoevgrad is situated at the foot of should be directed to the administrative staff: the Rila and Pirin Mountains, just 100 km south of the national capital, Sofia. The Office of the Provost region abounds with natural beauty and tourist attractions, including the Rila American University in Bulgaria Monastery, the Bansko ski resort, the spa town of Sandanski, and the Seven Lakes Blagoevgrad 2700 in the Rila Mountains. Bulgaria Blagoevgrad is a picturesque city of 80,000 with a pedestrian downtown and an Telephone: (+359 73) 888 411 th Email: [email protected] Old Town with fine examples of 19 -century architecture and numerous restaurants and cafés. Individuals may also contact: Blagoevgrad is a student-friendly city. The town is the educational center of The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education southwestern Bulgaria with its two universities - the American University in New England Association of Schools and Colleges 209 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730-1433 Telephone: (781) 271 0022 E-mail: [email protected] Bulgarian Accreditation The American University in Bulgaria and its major programs are accredited in Bulgaria by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of the Council of Ministers. The American University in Bulgaria