Heidelberg University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020
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Heidelberg University Heidelberg University 2019-2020 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020 Academic Year Calendar Introduction Semester Day Date Fall 2019 New Student Welcome Week Kick-off August 21 Academic Year Begins August 24 First Day of Scheduled Classes August 26 1 Last Day to Add Classes, Term I August 26 Convocation- Offices closed 11-Noon August 29 Labor Day- Offices Closed, No classes September 2 Last Day to Add Classes, Full Semester September 3 HYPE Day- Classes suspended until 3 pm September 19 Last Day to Drop Classes, Term I September 27 Fall Break- No classes October 12-15 Last day of classes, Term I October 21 First Day of Classes/Last Day to Add, Term II October 22 HYPE Day- Classes suspended until 3 pm October 23 Last Day to Drop Classes, Full Semester November 1 Registration Opens for Spring November 11 HYPE Day- Classes suspended until 3 pm November 19 Last Day to Drop Classes, Term II November 22 Thanksgiving Break- No classes Nov. 27-Dec. 1 Last Day of Scheduled Classes, Full Semester December 13 Reading Day, Full Semester December 14 Last Day of Classes, Term II December 18 Final Exams, Full Semester December 16-19 Semester Break- No classes Dec. 20-Jan. 12 Graduating Grades Due at 10 am December 20 Grades Due at 10 am January 3, 2020 Spring 2020 First Day of Classes/Last Day to Add, Term I January 6 First Day of Scheduled Classes, Full Semester January 13 Last Day to Add Classes, Full Semester January 20 MLK Day- Offices Closed, No classes January 20 HYPE Day- Classes suspended until 3 pm January 28 Last Day to Drop Classes, Term I February 7 HYPE Day- Classes suspended until 3 pm February 25 Last Day of Classes, Term I March 3 Spring Break- No classes March 7-15 First Day of Classes/Last Day to Add, Term II March 16 Registration Opens for Summer March 23 HYPE Day- Classes suspended until 3 pm March 26 Last Day to Drop Classes, Full Semester March 27 Registration Opens for Fall March 30 Easter Break- Offices Closed, No classes April 10-12 Student Research Conference - April 20 Classes suspended until 5:30 pm Last Day to Drop Classes, Term II April 17 Last Day of Scheduled Classes, Full Semester May 5 Reading Day, Full Semester May 6 Last Day of Classes, Term II May 11 Final Exams, Full Semester May 7, 8, 11, 12 Graduating Grades Due at 10 am May 13 Commencement May 17 Remaining Grades Due at 10 am May 19 Summer 2020 Full-term Dates (10 Weeks) May 26-August 3 Term I May 26-June 29 Term II June 30-August 3 Individual Rights From its founding, Heidelberg University has believed in the dignity of the individual, and it is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Heidelberg does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disability in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies and programs, financial aid programs, employment practices and athletic and other school-administered programs and activities. Heidelberg University Rights The provisions of this Catalog are not to be regarded as a contract between any student and the University. 2 Course content and regulations are under constant review and revision. The University reserves the right in its sole judgment to change any course, program, provision, regulation or requirement set forth herein. The foregoing changes may include, without limitation, the elimination of programs, departments or courses, the modification of tuition, fees, admission standards, degree and course requirements, and the contents of any course or program, and the cancellation or rescheduling of classes or other academic activities. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act The Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (commonly referred to as FERPA or the “Buckley Amendment”) guarantees a student 1) access to his or her educational record, 2) the right to challenge the accuracy of the record, and 3) the right to limit release of information from the record. The Educational Record includes all records, files and documents directly related to the student and maintained by Heidelberg University. These records include, but are not limited to, biographical data and address information; the admission application and supporting documents; the academic record including departmental files, class schedules, grade reports and transcript of record; athletic records; disciplinary records; financial records; placement credentials; public safety records; and residence life records. Under FERPA, contents of a student’s academic record can be distributed on a “need to know” basis within the University. Recipients might include faculty and peer facilitators, department chairpersons, staff and administrators, individuals conducting institutional research, student employees, etc. Read the full FERPA policy located on the Registrar’s website. Heidelberg University Table Of Contents Introduction Introduction Academic Year Calendar ................................................................................................. 1 Table of Contents ...........................................................................................................3 3 The University History .........................................................................................................................5 Accreditation and Affiliation ...........................................................................................6 Campus Buildings and Facilities ......................................................................................7 Academic Policies and Resources Commitments from Heidelberg ..................................................................................... 12 Academic Support and Policies ...................................................................................... 12 Transcript of Credit ...................................................................................................... 17 Transient Student ........................................................................................................ 18 Academic Scholarship .................................................................................................. 18 Course Registration and Policies ....................................................................................20 Grade Requirements .................................................................................................... 25 Progression Requirements ............................................................................................ 27 Graduation/Commencement ........................................................................................ 31 International and Alternative Experiences ...................................................................... 32 General Education Curriculum ...................................................................... 35 Programs of Study Degrees Offered ........................................................................................................... 47 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Programs of Study Requirements ........................49 Accounting Major ........................................................................................................50 Art Minor ................................................................................................................... 51 Athletics Coaching Minor ............................................................................................. 51 Biochemistry Major ..................................................................................................... 51 Biology Major and Minor .............................................................................................. 51 Business Administration Major ...................................................................................... 52 Chemistry Major and Minor ..........................................................................................54 Chinese Electives ......................................................................................................... 55 Communication Major and Minor .................................................................................. 55 Computer Science Major and Minor ............................................................................... 55 Criminology Major .......................................................................................................56 Cybersecurity Minor ....................................................................................................56 Economics Major and Minor .........................................................................................56 Education Major .......................................................................................................... 57 Intervention Specialist Licensure...................................................................................59 English Major ..............................................................................................................60 Literature Minor ..........................................................................................................60 Writing Minor .............................................................................................................60 English Language Institute ............................................................................................60 Environmental Science and Sustainability Major ............................................................