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WWHITTIER COLLEGE 2011-2013 ISSUE OF THE WHITTIER COLLEGE CATALOG Volume 91 • Fall 2011 Published by Whittier College, Office of the Registrar 13406 E. Philadelphia Street, P.O. Box 634, Whittier, CA 90608 • (562) 907-4241 • www.whittier.edu TTABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ..................................................................................Inside Front Cover Academic Calendar ..................................................................................... 5-6 INTRODUCING WHITTIER COLLEGE ............................................................. 7-19 President’s message ........................................................................................ 7 Values ............................................................................................................. 8 Traditions ....................................................................................................... 8 Mission ........................................................................................................... 8 Undergraduate Admission ......................................................................... 9-10 Credential and Graduate Admission ............................................................. 11 Overview Financial Aid ................................................................................................ 11 Whittier College is a residential four-year liberal arts institution that prepares students from diverse backgrounds to excel in a complex global society. Through challenging, interactive Scholarships .............................................................................................11-12 courses, taught by accomplished professors, students learn to make connections across disciplines, understand cultural perspectives, and integrate learning with practical application. Need Based Aid ....................................................................................... 12-13 Inspired by our Quaker heritage, a Whittier education equips students to be active citizens and Endowed Awards and Scholarships ......................................................... 14-18 effective communicators who embrace diversity and act with integrity. COLLEGE LIFE ..............................................................................................20-28 Accreditation The Faculty ................................................................................................. 20 Whittier College is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The Academic Advising System .............................................................. 20-21 You may contact WASC at: Endowed Professorships ......................................................................... 21-22 985 Atlantic Avenue, SUITE 100 Recognition of Academic Achievement ......................................................... 23 Alameda, CA 94501 Career Planning ...................................................................................... 23-24 (510) 748-9001 Student Services ...................................................................................... 24-27 The Department of Education of the State of California has granted the College the right to Health Services............................................................................................. 26 recommend candidates for teaching credentials. The College’s programs are on the approved Student Rights & Responsibilities ................................................................ 28 list of the American Chemical Society, the Council on Social Work Education, and the American Association of University Women. ACADEmIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ....................................................29-49 THE CURRICULUm .........................................................................................50-59 Notice of Nondiscrimination Degrees ....................................................................................................... 50 Whittier College admits students of any age, race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The Liberal Education Program ............................................................... 50-51 It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, marital status, sexual orientation, national Whittier Scholars Program ...................................................................... 51-53 or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs. Whittier College does Writing Program ......................................................................................... 53 not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to its programs. Requirements for Graduation ..................................................................53-54 Requirements for the major .......................................................................... 54 Fees, tuition, programs, courses, course content, instructors, and regulations are subject to change without notice. 2 3 TTABLE OF CONTENTS AACADEMIC CALENDAR 2011-2012 Requirements for the minor ......................................................................... 54 FALL SEMESTER 2011 Requirements for Transfer Students ....................................................... 54-55 Orientation ................................................................................................................ September 5-7 Academic Support Programs and Services .............................................. 55-59 Fall Semester ......................................................................................... September 8–December 16 Fall Semester classes begin ............................................................................................September 8 COURSES OF STUDY .......................................................................................60-62 Last Day to Add a Course .....................................................................................September 15 Academic Divisions ...................................................................................... 60 Last Day to Drop a Course w/o Record ................................................................September 29 Last Day to File CR/NC Grade Option .......................................................................October 6 Course Numbering ....................................................................................... 60 mid-Semester Break .........................................................................................................October 14 Departments and Course Descriptions ..................................................63-228 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course.......................................................................October 20 Registration for Spring & Jan Terms ....................................................................... November 14-18 SPECIAL PROGRAmS Last Day to Withdraw from College ..................................................................... November 17 Whittier Scholars Program ......................................................................... 213 Thanksgiving Break ................................................................................................November 24-27 Fall Semester classes end ............................................................................................... December 9 International Programs (Study Abroad) .......................................................214 Reading Day ................................................................................................................ December 12 Professional and Pre-Professional Programs. ........................................215-217 Finals ...................................................................................................................... December 13-16 Fall Grades Due in the Registrar’s Office ..................................................................... December 20 Summer Program ....................................................................................... 218 JANUARY INTERIM 2012 GRADUATE EDUCATION ........................................................................... 219-228 January Interim ...........................................................................................................January 3-23 Last Day to Add a Course ........................................................................................... January 6 Application to Credential and master of Arts ...................................... 221-222 Last Day to Drop a Course w/o Record .................................................................... January 13 Requirements for the master of Arts in Education .............................. 221-222 Last Day to File CR/NC Grade Option Record ......................................................... January 13 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course Record .......................................................... January 20 WHITTIER LAW SCHOOL ..........................................................................229-230 Last Day to Withdraw from College ......................................................................... January 20 EXPENSES .................................................................................................... 231-234 Jan term grades due.