2019-2020 Catalog

2019 ◆ 2020 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 701 College Road Lebanon, IL 62254 618-537-4481 www.mckendree.edu i MAKE YOUR MARK Admissions 2019 ◆ 2020 UNDERGraDuate CATALOG 701 College Road Lebanon, IL 62254 618-537-4481 1-800-BEARCAT www.mckendree.edu ii McKendree University 2019 ◆ 2020 Undergraduate Catalog ACCREDITATIONS APPROVALS AND LICENSES Higher Learning Commission Illinois Board of Higher Education 230 South LaSalle St. 431 East Adams, 2nd Floor Suite 7-500 Springfield, IL 62701-1404 Chicago, IL 60604-1413 217-782-2551 800-621-7440 Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Commission on Accreditation of Athletic 833 South Spring Street Training Education (CAATE) P.O. 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Box 3960 Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Olathe, KS 66063 1024 Capital Center Drive 913-631-3009 Suite 320 Frankfort, KY 40601 502-573-1555 McKendree University complies will all applicable anti-discrimination laws and regulations, including but not limited to: Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended; Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended; Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended; and, all other federal, state, and local anti-discrimination and equal opportunity laws and regulations including the Illinois Human Rights Act. McKendree University will not discriminate or retaliate on the basis of race, religion, gender, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender expression and identification in any phase of its admissions, financial aid, educational, athletic, or other programs or activities or, with respect to its employment practices. McKendree University is also committed to enhancing the cultural and gender diversity of the University. Students and employees, including applicants, who believe they may have been discriminated against, may contact the University’s Compliance Officer at the University’s address or by telephone at (618) 537-6533 or they may contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Illinois Department of Human Rights. McKendree University is also authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. McKendree University supports the “Eight Keys and the Principles of Excellence for Serving Veterans” published by the U.S. Department of Education and complies with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Policies stated in this catalog are subject to change as required and as the institution deems appropriate. The statements contained herein are not to be regarded as an offer to contract. 1 The University Mission .......................5 School of Nursing Admissions Admission .......................................... 13 and Health Professions ............185 Student Services ............................... 23 Exercise Science and Sports Performance • BS/MSAT 3+2 Option • Academic Policies ............................. 25 Health and Wellness • Nursing • Physical General Education Program ........... 53 Education • Sports Performance Courses of Study Additional Course Offerings ...201 Aerospace Studies • Army ROTC • College of Arts and Sciences ..... 61 Domestic Study and Travel • Honors Art • Art History • Biology • Program • McKendree Student Success Biopsychology • Chemistry • Center • Study Abroad • University Communication Studies • Computing Courses (Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computational Course Descriptions .......................207 Science, Cybersecurity, and Board of Trustees ............................282 Management Information Systems) • Creative Writing • Dance • Data Board Members ..............................282 Analytics • Economics • English • Current Honorary Environmental Studies • Ethnic Studies and Trustee Emeritus................283 • Forensic Studies • Gender Studies • Gerontology • Global Studies • History Alumni Board ..................................283 • Journalism • 3+3 Law Program • University Administration.............284 Legal Studies • Mathematics • Music • Music Education • Music Marketing • Current Emeriti Administrators Occupational Therapy • Organizational and Faculty .................................286 Communication • Philosophy • Political Faculty ..............................................286 Science/International Relations • Pre-professional Studies • Professional Endowed Scholarships Writing • Psychology • Public Relations and Funds ...................................291 Studies • Religious Studies • Sociology • Index .................................................296 BA/MACJ 4+1 Option • Spanish • Sport Psychology • Theatre • Musical Theatre Lebanon Campus Majors/Minors/Tracks ..............298 School of Business ....................143 Accounting • Business Administration • Business and Professional Writing • Cyber Defense • Economics • Economics and Finance • Entrepreneurship • Human Resource Management • Leadership Studies • Management CONTENTS • Marketing • Sport Management • Supply Chain Management • BBA/MBA 4+1 Option School of Education..................169 Initial Teacher Licensure • Elementary Education • Special Education/ Elementary Education • Middle School Education • Secondary Education • Science Education • Social Science Education • Special Areas K-12 Education • Educational Studies MAKE YOUR MARK 2 McKendree University 2018/2019 Undergraduate Catalog While maintaining its reputation for delivering a high quality undergraduate education, McKendree has expanded its academic course offerings to include graduate degree programs in business administration, criminal justice, education, nursing, and professional counseling. In 2013, McKendree became a member of the NCAA Division II, a move that has provided exciting opportunities for student-athletes to compete at a high level. An enhanced academic reputation for the university has accompanied its growth. The university has become more selective, attracting more academically talented students, and the student body is more diverse. McKendree offers a wide variety of co- curricular opportunities, including music, band, athletic teams, debate teams, honor societies, student research opportunities and academic programs that have resulted in a robust university environment. The Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, known as the “Hett,” is home to the music and theatre programs. It offers the campus community a state-of-the-art facility in which to enjoy a wide variety of performances and special events. Within the last 10 years, McKendree has opened “1828,” a café to serve commuter students, evening students, and the campus community. Most recently, two new residence halls were constructed to better serve a growing residential student population. Along with the many advances at the institution, one thing remains constant: McKendree University continues to provide a nurturing environment, offering students opportunities and challenges that lead to unmatched personal and professional growth. 3 Academic Calendar A letter FROM THE PRESIDENT Congratulations on your decision to enroll at McKendree University. Our faculty and staff are here to help you create your own, unique McKendree Experience. Our Mission Statement calls for providing excellent students with a broad-based, liberal arts education that will help you develop the critical thinking, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills necessary to succeed in today’s world. While you will shape your time and experiences here, the values of our Mission are integral to each student’s McKendree Experience. This catalog is designed to effectively communicate an enormous amount of information about our courses of study, policies, and procedures. It is an excellent reference that will help you maximize your time here. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask any member of our faculty or staff for help. We are pleased that you have chosen to study here, and are ready to support and inspire you on your journey. Welcome, and best wishes for a successful McKendree Experience. Sincerely, James M. Dennis President McKendree University MAKE YOUR MARK 4 McKendree University 2019 ◆ 2020 Undergraduate Catalog The University Mission The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline. We cherish our historical relationship with the United Methodist Church and its tradition of Judeo-Christian ideals. Therefore, we

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