2018-19 COURSE CATALOG Mcminnville | PORTLAND | OCE Linfield College Is Regionally Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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2018-19 COURSE CATALOG McMINNVILLE | PORTLAND | OCE Linfield College is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Specialized accreditation is granted to certain of the college’s individual programs. The Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing is accredited by the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The education program is approved for training of elementary and secondary teachers by the State of Oregon’s Teachers Standards and Practices Commission. The education department also operates the Linfield Pre-Kindergarten program accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The athletic training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Association. Programs offered online through Online and Continuing Education are authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council. The college maintains affiliation with the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A. Linfield College reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, change fees, change the calendar and rules regarding admission and graduation requirements, and change any other regulations affecting the student body. Changes shall become effective whenever the proper authorities so determine and shall, at the discretion of such authorities, apply not only to prospective students but also to those who at that time are matriculated in the college. Linfield College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or membership in any other protected classification in its educational programs, admission, activities, or employment policies. Addresses of Accrediting Bodies: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities National Association for the Education of Young Children 8060 165th Avenue NE, Suite 100 1313 L Street, NW, Suite 500 Redmond, WA 98052 Washington, DC 20005 (425) 558-4224 800-424-2460 www.nwccu.org www.naeyc.org Oregon State Board of Nursing National Association of Schools of Music 17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Portland, OR 97224-7012 Reston, VA 20190-5248 (971) 673-0685 (703) 437-0700 www.oregon.gov/OSBN www.nasm.arts-accredit.org Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education 655 K Street NW Suite 750 2201 Double Creek Drive, Suite 5006 Washington, DC 20001 Round Rock, TX 78664 (202) 887-6791 (512) 733-9700 www.ccneaccreditation.org www.caate.net Teachers Standards and Practices Commission American Chemical Society Approved Program 250 Division St. NE 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW Salem, OR 97301-1012 Washington, DC 20036 503-378-3586 (800) 227-5558 www.oregon.gov/tspc www.acs.org TABLE OF CONTENTS n Academic Calendar ..........................................................................................................2 n Linfield College: A World of Difference ...........................................................................3 n Linfield’s Pioneer Heritage ...............................................................................................3 n Mission Statement ............................................................................................................4 n Linfield’s Academic Organization .....................................................................................4 n Degrees and Requirements ...............................................................................................5 n Academic Policies and Procedures ..................................................................................11 n Admission Policies ..........................................................................................................20 n Costs ..............................................................................................................................25 n Major Academic Units, Programs, and Departments .......................................................29 International Programs ................................................................................................29 Inquiry Seminars .........................................................................................................34 Departments and Majors and Minors ..........................................................................36 Online and Continuing Education ............................................................................146 n Financial Aid ............................................................................................................... 153 n Community ................................................................................................................. 159 n Index ........................................................................................................................... 175 n Community Contacts .................................................................................................. 182 n Maps McMinnville Campus .............................................................................................. 183 Portland Campus ......................................................................................................184 1 ACADEMIC CALENDAR • 2018-2019 Detailed academic calendars for McMinnville Campus, Portland Campus, and Online and Continuing Education can be found at www.linfield.edu/academics/academic-calendars. Fall Semester Spring Semester August 27 First Class Day (MCM & PTD) February 5 First Class Day (MCM & PTD) September 3 Labor Day (MCM classes meet) February 11 First Class Day (OCE) September 4 First Class Day (OCE) February 18 Last Day to Add Classes (MCM & PTD) September 7 Last Day to Add Classes (MCM & PTD) February 22 Last Day to Add Classes (OCE) September 14 Last Day to Drop Classes with No Record February 22 Last Day to Drop Classes with no record (MCM & PTD) (MCM & PTD) September 17 Last Day to Add Classes (OCE) March 1 Last Day to Drop Classes with no record (OCE) September 21 Last Day to Drop Classes with No Record (OCE) March 25-29 Spring Break (MCM & PTD) October 1-2 Fall Break (MCM and PTD) April 19 Last day to Withdraw from a course with a W on transcript November 2 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a W on Transcript (MCM & PTD) May 15 Last Class Day (MCM) November 9 Last day to Withdraw from a Course with a May 16 Last Class Day (PTD) W on Transcript (OCE) May 16 Reading Day (MCM) November 19-23 Thanksgiving Break (MCM & PTD) May 17 Symposium Day (MCM) November 22-23 Thanksgiving Break (OCE) May 17 Last Class Day (OCE) December 7 Last Class Day (MCM & PTD) May 20 Reading Day (PTD) December 10 Last Class Day (OCE) May 20-23 Final Exams (MCM & OCE) December 10 Reading Day (MCM & PTD) May 21-23 Final Exams (PTD) December 11-14 Final Exams May 23 Semester Ends December 14 Semester Ends May 24 Grades Posted (Graduating Seniors) December 21 Grades Posted May 25-26 Commencement Weekend (Baccalaureate and Commencement) January Term May 31 Grades Posted (All others) January 3 First Class Day January 4 Last Day to Add Classes Summer Term January 9 Last Day to Drop Classes with no record June 3 First Class Day (PTD) January 18 Last day to Withdraw from a course with a June 4 Last Day to Add Classes (PTD) W on transcript June 7 Last Day to Drop Classes with no record January 30 Last Class Day (MCM & PTD) (PTD) February 4 Grades Posted (MCM & PTD) June 17 First Class Day (OCE) February 4 Last Class Day (OCE) June 18 Last Day to Add Classes (OCE) February 4 Term Ends June 21 Last Day to Drop Classes with no record (OCE) February 7 Grades Posted (OCE) July 4 Independence Day July 12 Last day to Withdraw from a course with a W on transcript (PTD) July 26 Last day to Withdraw from a course with a W on transcript (OCE) August 16 Last Class Day (PTD & OCE) August 16 Term ends August 19 Grades Posted MCM = McMinnville Campus PTD = Portland Campus OCE = Online and Continuing Education 2 LINFIELD COLLEGE • A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE Linfield is a private four-year college that provides integrated School of Nursing; and Online and Continuing Education, a education in the liberal arts and sciences and in selected profes- pioneer in online education. sional disciplines. Linfield connects academic programs with experiential learning opportunities. It is nationally recognized n for its strong teaching faculty, outstanding educational programs Linfield has a challenging and innovative academic program and distinctive international emphasis. Linfield educates students that features a broad liberal arts core and an atmosphere in which to become global citizens, with more than half of all graduates there is genuine concern for the individual. Faculty members help participating in study-abroad courses. students develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, communica- n tion and professional skills along with leadership qualities that prepare them for successful careers. The experiential education Linfield enrolls 2,159 students and offers 59 majors fosters curiosity and discovery and provides opportunities in through three programs: a residential campus in McMinnville; collaborative research, creative projects, internships, community a Portland Campus, home to the Linfield-Good Samaritan service and study abroad. LINFIELD’S PIONEER HERITAGE Linfield