2018-19 Academic Catalog
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2018-19 Academic Catalog Academic Catalog 2018-2019 2018-19 Academic Catalog 2018-19 Academic Catalog CATALOG ______________________________________________________2018-2019 Christian Brothers University is a private, independent, Catholic University for men and women with baccalaureate programs in Arts, Business, Engineering, and Sciences and with specialized graduate programs. The University is not financed in any way by the hierarchy of the Church. 2 2018-19 Academic Catalog LOCATION Christian Brothers University is located on nearly 75 acres in the heart of Greater Memphis. The University is ideally situated, as it is only four miles from downtown Memphis and four miles from Memphis International Airport. The University is just a few steps from the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, home of the Liberty Bowl Football Classic and other top attractions. INFORMATION In the list below are the officials to whom inquiries of various types may be sent. General Interests of the University ................................................................................................................ President Academic Work of Students, Transcripts and Withdrawals ............................................................................Registrar The Academic Program, Housing, Health, Campus Activities, and International Students ................................................................Vice President for Academics Athletics ....................................................................................................................................... Director of Athletics Day Admission Applications and Information ...............................................................................Dean of Admissions College of Adult Professional Studies Applications and Information .........Dean of College of Adult Professional Studies Graduate Program Applications and Information ........................................................ Directors of Graduate Programs Payment of University Bills ..........................................................................................Director of Accounts Receivable Scholarships and Financial Aid .................................................................................Director of Student Financial Aid THE UNIVERSITY MAILING ADDRESS IS Christian Brothers University 650 East Parkway South Memphis, Tennessee 38104-5581 Telephone: (901) 321-3200 Toll-free: (877) 321-4CBU Internet: http://www.cbu.edu OFFICE OF DAY ADMISSIONS (901) 321-3205 (800) 288-7576 FAX: (901) 321-3202 Christian Brothers University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, or handicap in its education programs or activities, including employment and admissions. CATALOG INFORMATION ACCURACY The information contained herein is accurate according to the best information available at the time of review; however, all statements regarding offerings, requirements, tuition charges and fees, academic regulations, and student life are subject to change without notice or obligation. 2018-19 Academic Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Day Program ............................................................. 30 CONTENTS College of Adult Professional Studies (CAPS) ............. 30 Living Learning Communities .................................... 30 GENERAL INFORMATION Pre-Professional Programs ......................................... 30 Mission ........................................................................ 6 General Education .................................................... 31 Heritage ....................................................................... 6 Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment .................... 32 Lasallian Educational Principles.................................... 6 Requirements for Graduation .................................... 33 Statement of Institutional Goals ................................... 6 Graduating Students .................................................. 33 Non-Discrimination Policy .......................................... 6 Graduation Honors ................................................... 33 Historical Sketch .......................................................... 7 Student Responsibility ................................................ 33 Accreditation and Recognition .................................... 7 Fresh Start ................................................................. 33 Consumer Information ................................................ 7 Course Load .............................................................. 34 Photography Statement ................................................ 8 Summer Sessions ....................................................... 34 Campus Police & Safety ............................................... 8 Class Attendance ....................................................... 34 Library Services ........................................................... 8 Code of Conduct ...................................................... 34 Student Grievance Policy ............................................. 8 Classification of Students .......................................... 34 Grade Appeals .............................................................. 8 Transfer of Credits ..................................................... 34 Information Technology Services ................................. 8 Off-Campus Courses ................................................. 34 Challenge Examinations ............................................ 35 Student Disability Policy .............................................. 8 Grades ....................................................................... 35 Student Life ................................................................. 8 Grade Changes ........................................................... 35 Counseling Center ...................................................... 9 Grade Appeals ............................................................ 35 Career Services ............................................................ 9 Repeating Courses ..................................................... 36 Health Resources ......................................................... 9 Course Audit ............................................................. 36 Dean of Students ......................................................... 9 Dean’s List ................................................................. 36 Multicultural Student Services ...................................... 9 Academic Continuation ............................................ 36 Student Activities ........................................................ 9 Academic Probation .................................................. 36 Campus Ministry ...................................................... 10 Academic Suspension ................................................ 36 Residence Life ............................................................ 11 Readmission .............................................................. 36 Athletics .................................................................... 11 Change of Program ................................................... 37 Education of Veterans ................................................. 11 Dropping, Adding, Withdrawal Policy ...................... 37 Children on Campus .................................................. 11 Transcript of Credits .................................................. 37 Campus Facilities ...................................................... 11 Honorable Dismissal ................................................. 37 Registration Statistics ................................................ 12 Confidentiality of Student Records ............................ 37 Honors Program ........................................................ 37 PERSONNEL Engineering Intern Program ...................................... 37 Board of Trustees ........................................................ 13 Greater Memphis Consortium Agreement .................. 37 University Administration .......................................... 14 Rhodes College Crosstown Agreement ....................... 38 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION ROTC ....................................................................... 38 Requirements for Undergraduate Admission .............. 16 Study Abroad Program .............................................. 38 Admissions Procedures .............................................. 17 SCHOOL OF ARTS Acceptance Procedure ................................................ 18 Faculty ...................................................................... 39 Advanced Placement/College Board .......................... 19 Mission ..................................................................... 41 International Baccalaureate ......................................... 20 Degree Requirements ................................................ 42 Tennessee Statewide Dual Credit ................................ 20 Degree Paradigms ...................................................... 43 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) .............. 21 School of Arts Minors ............................................... 60 Experiential Learning Assessment .............................. 21 Requirements for Teacher Licensure .......................... 61 Credit for Military Service/Schooling ........................ 21 Registration ..............................................................