Welcome to Eastern Mennonite University

Welcome to the learning community at Eastern Mennonite University! I believe that your time among us will be a time of significant academic, spiritual and social growth. You will grow academically through challenging classes with engaged profes- sors, participating in cross-cultural experiences, and through your interactions with fellow learners. Our faculty and staff will challenge you to take seriously our vision to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). You will grow in knowledge, attitudes and skills as you meet people from dif- ferent cultures and with unique life experiences. Your conversations with them about diverse issues will strengthen your own beliefs even as you dialog with those who hold different perspectives. You will make new friends, prepare for a future career and adopt a personal lifestyle as you launch out on your own away from your family. Through many activities, we will help you explore your inmost yearnings along with God’s call to serve humankind. These years at EMU will literally influence you for a lifetime! We invite God to be present among us as we journey together.

Sincerely,

Loren E. Swartzendruber

Introduction • 1 Undergraduate Catalog Notice of Nondiscriminatory 2012-13 Policy as to Students Eastern Mennonite Eastern Mennonite University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, University color, age, handicap, national or ethnic origin in administration of its 1200 Park Road employment and educational policies, Harrisonburg, VA 22802-2462 admissions policies, scholarship and loan Phone: 540-432-4000 programs and athletic and other school- Fax: 540-432-4444 administered programs. EMU’s desig- E-mail: [email protected] nated coordinator for matters related to Web site: www.emu.edu nondiscrimination is the provost’s office, telephone: 540-432-4105.

Family Educational Rights The information in this Undergraduate and Privacy Act Catalog applies to the academic year 2012-13. The university reserves the right Eastern Mennonite University annu- to change programs of study, academic ally informs students of the Family requirements, the announced university Educational Rights and Privacy Act of calendar and other matters described 1974. This act, with which the insti- herein without prior notice, in accor- tution intends to comply fully, was dance with established procedures. This designed to protect the privacy of edu- Undergraduate Catalog is descriptive and cation records, to establish the right is not to be construed as a legal contract. of students to inspect and review their education records, and to provide guide- Acknowledgements lines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and Editor: Nancy R. Heisey formal hearings. Students also have the Managing editor: John W. Fast right to file complaints with the Family Printer: Good Printers, Educational Rights and Privacy Act Bridgewater, Va. Office (FERPA) concerning alleged fail- ures by the institution to comply with the act. This policy is printed in the EMU student handbook. Questions con- cerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act may be referred to the university registrar’s office.

The Baccalaureate Degree The baccalaureate degree at Eastern Mennonite University assumes an ability to think logically, act rationally and per- form creatively. It reflects sustained study in the arts and sciences. The bearer of the degree will have completed an academic major in a discipline or a defined course of study at the post-secondary level.

2 • Introduction Table of Contents

2012-13 Calendar...... 4 Introduction...... 5 Campus Map ...... 10 Academic & Degree Information. . . . 12 EMU Core Curriculum...... 24 Applied Social Sciences...... 34 Bible and Religion...... 46 Biology...... 59 Business and Economics...... 70 Chemistry...... 82 Education ...... 88 History...... 102 Language and Literature...... 111 Liberal Arts...... 125 Mathematical Sciences ...... 127 Music...... 136 Nursing ...... 146 Physical Education & Recreation. . . 152 Psychology...... 163 Theater...... 168 Visual and Communication Arts. . . . 174 Special Programs...... 187 Graduate Programs...... 205 Academic Support...... 209 Admissions...... 211 Student Life...... 217 Student Activities & Organizations. . 223 Tuition and Fees...... 226 Financial Assistance ...... 228 Administration and Faculty...... 231 Index...... 246 Historical Sketch Historical Sketch

Introduction • 3 2012-13 Calendar

Fall Semester August 15-16 Faculty/Staff Conference 25-27 New Student Orientation 27 Final Fall Registration 28 FALL SEMESTER Classes Begin 8:00 a.m. 29 Fall Semester Convocation 10:00 a.m. October 12-14 Homecoming and Parents Weekend 19 Mid-Semester Recess Begins 5:30 p.m. 24 Classes Resume 8:00 a.m. November 20 Thanksgiving Recess Begins 5:05 p.m. 26 Classes Resume 8:00 a.m. December 7 Fall Graduates Reception 10 Last Day of Classes 11 Final Exams Begin 8:00 a.m. 14 Final Exams End 12:40 p.m.

Spring Semester January 6 New Student Registration 4:00 p.m. 7 Spring Semester Classes Begin 8:00 a.m. 9 Spring Semester Convocation 10:00 a.m. March 1 Mid-Semester Recess Begins 5:30 p.m. 11 Classes Resume 8:00 a.m. 28 Easter Recess Begins 5:05 p.m. April 2 Classes Resume 8:00 a.m. 22 Last Day of Classes 23 Final Exams Begin 8:00 a.m. 26 Final Exams End 12:40 p.m. 27 Baccalaureate 7:00 p.m. 28 Ninety-fifth Annual Commencement 1:00 p.m.

4 • Introduction Introduction

The year 1917 was a year of revolution By 1965 a graduate theological and war—revolution in Russia and, for school had evolved. Eastern Mennonite Americans, first-hand encounter with Seminary, which seeks to prepare persons modern warfare as the U.S. entered for Christian ministry—especially in the World War I. It seems, in retrospect, an local congregation—offers an intensive, inauspicious time for pacifist Mennonites well-rounded program of biblical, theo- who abhor war and revolution to be logical, historical and practical studies. launching a new educational venture. During the early 1960s, the university But the people of God respond to a time instituted a unique interdisciplinary core clock governed by faith. curriculum, Christianity and Civilization. Therefore, the humble beginning of That program has evolved into a cur- Eastern Mennonite University in the riculum entitled the EMU Core which is peaceful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia not only interdisciplinary but also cross- provides a moving counterpoint to a year cultural in its focus. of rapine and violence seldom matched The first graduate program (other in the annals of human history. than seminary)—counseling—began in Eastern Mennonite School, as it was 1993. It was followed by two others in first called, began as a Bible academy and the next two years—conflict transforma- is now a fully accredited university with tion and education. An adult degree over 1,400 students in the undergradu- completion program was established in ate, seminary and graduate programs. 1994. A distinctive MBA program began EMU was founded to provide a set- in the fall of 1999 and an MSN program ting for young men and women of the was initiated in 2010. Mennonite Church to deepen their bibli- The school’s name was changed from cal faith, study the liberal arts and gain “college and seminary” to “university” in specific skills in a variety of professions. August 1994. That tri-part objective has remained Biblical studies, liberal arts, graduate central to the purpose of the university, programs and professional training— and its history is the story of an ever- EMU is still evolving, but its roots reach broadening curriculum and program. deep into Mennonite heritage which In 1930 the university was accredited takes history seriously and reveres humble by the Virginia Board of Education as a service guided by faith and knowledge. junior college. Seventeen years later, in 1947, a four-year degree program was approved by the state of Virginia, and regional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools was achieved in 1959. Introduction • 5 Philosophy of knowing. By studying a broad-based liberal arts curriculum that features The educational task of Eastern knowledge in a particular field and sig- Mennonite University is rooted in the nificant experience in a cross-cultural Christian faith and its scriptures as they setting, undergraduate students deepen have been interpreted and lived out in a their understanding of the human con- unique Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition. dition and commitment to Christian This tradition embraces God’s gift of service. Specialized graduate programs reconciliation through the cross and the that express EMU’s particular strengths power of the resurrection to create new and commitments combine the rigor life in conformity to the teaching and of academic specialization with practi- spirit of Jesus. cal preparation for service in the larger Eastern Mennonite University, in con- church and world. Learning has great tinuity with the Anabaptist-Mennonite consequence when it occurs in the inti- tradition, is guided by several particu- macy of a campus village conscious of its lar theological principles. We believe own faith heritage, but open to and con- that Jesus Christ is the word of God necting with the vitality of a variety of Incarnate. We believe the Bible is the world cultures. inspired book for the church and the Teaching and learning require mutual- authoritative guide for faith and life. ity in which teachers and students share The church is a community of work and opportunities and responsibilities. The worship where Christ is made known faculty bring to their task specialized and where truth and meaning of life are knowledge as well as an ability to make discovered. Discipleship, which includes broad connections across the disciplines. personal devotion to Christ, simplicity They take responsibility for the direction of life, peacebuilding (which expresses of the learning process. The student is itself in reconciliation, active pursuit of an active participant in learning, setting justice and non-participation in the mili- goals, determining procedures and evalu- tary), evangelism and Christian service, ating results. is the mark of an authentic Christian Faculty are expected to practice what life. Agape love, the style of life modeled they teach, demonstrating the creative in Jesus, should shape our common life. possibilities of devout faith combined EMU affirms the Confession of Faith with serious reflection. The spiritual, in a Mennonite Perspective together moral and intellectual persuasiveness of with other statements regarding faith faculty comes from significant engage- and practice endorsed by the Mennonite ment in congregational life, Christian Church USA. EMU recognizes its service, and a demonstrated love for accountability to the Mennonite Church learning. USA. Creative teaching and learning affect Students are encouraged to embrace the mind and character of the student. At this faith heritage while their own convic- its best education engenders in students tions and experiences and those of other a sense of idealism and responsibility, religious heritages are respected. EMU as well as a reverent humility before the seeks to deepen students’ faith and life awesome complexities and ambiguities in Christ, while also encouraging them of life. to critique their own faith tradition in wholesome ways. Approved by EMU Board of Trustees, November 1994 Recognizing God as the creator of all, Approved by Mennonite Board of Education, January 1995 EMU exposes students to many ways

6 • Introduction Mission Statement Accreditation Identity Eastern Mennonite University is accred- A leader among faith-based universities, ited by the Commission on Colleges of Eastern Mennonite University emphasizes the Southern Association of Colleges peacebuilding, creation care, experiential and Schools to award associate, bac- learning, and cross-cultural engagement. calaureate and masters degrees. Contact Founded in 1917 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the Commission on Colleges at 1866 EMU is an educational institution of Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033- Mennonite Church USA. EMU serves 4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for ques- students of diverse religious and cultural tions about the accreditation of Eastern backgrounds and confers undergraduate, Mennonite University. The university is graduate, and seminary degrees. certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Mission The baccalaureate degree of the nursing EMU educates students to serve and program at Eastern Mennonite University lead in a global context. Our Christian is accredited by the Commission on community challenges students to pursue Collegiate Nursing Education, the accred- their life calling through scholarly inquiry, iting body of the American Association of artistic creation, guided practice, and life- Colleges of Nursing, One Dupont Circle, changing cross-cultural encounter. We NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036; invite each person to follow Christ’s call to (202) 887-6791; www.aacn.nche.edu. The bear witness to faith, nursing program is also approved by the serve with compassion, and Virginia State Board of Nursing. walk boldly in the way of The teacher education department at nonviolence and peace. Eastern Mennonite University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), www. Vision ncate.org. This accreditation covers ini- EMU envisions a learning community tial teacher preparation programs and marked by academic excellence, creative advanced educator preparation programs. process, professional competence, and NCATE is recognized by the U.S. passionate Christian faith, offering healing Department of Education and the Council and hope in our diverse world. To this end, for Higher Education Accreditation to we commit ourselves to accredit programs for the preparation of do justice, teachers. However, the accreditation does love mercy, and not include individual education courses walk humbly with God. that the institution offers to P-12 educa- tors for professional development, re- Shared Values licensure, or other purposes. The program EMU embodies the enduring values of the is approved by the Virginia Department of Anabaptist tradition: Education. Christian discipleship, The social work program is accredited community, by the Council on Social Work Education, service, and 1600 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314- peacebuilding. 3421, (703) 683-8080. Together we worship God, seek truth, To see any of the above accreditation and care for God’s creation. documentation, contact the office of Approved by the EMU Board of Trustees, June 28, 2008 the provost.

Introduction • 7 EMU holds memberships in the Completed in 1968, the Daniel B. Council of Independent Colleges, the Suter Science Center houses classrooms Council of Independent Colleges of and ten well-equipped laboratories as well Virginia, the Association of Virginia as the planetarium, museum, greenhouse Colleges and Universities, the Council and Conviron plant growth chamber. for Christian Colleges and Universities, The D. Ralph Hostetter Museum the National Association of Independent of Natural History features collections Colleges and the American Association of of rocks, minerals, fossils, and mounted Colleges for Teacher Education. birds and mammals. The newly refur- The university is governed by a bished Discovery Room contains hands- 19-member Board of Trustees appointed on displays and specimens focusing on by the Mennonite Education Agency animal adaptations, fossil formation, which coordinates the educational and the rock cycle. It is open to the endeavors of the Mennonite Church, public Sunday afternoons and for group USA. The university is supported by tours and workshops by appointment. and receives counsel from the alumni, Museum information can be found at: parents, churches, friends of the univer- www.emu.edu/sciencecenter/museum sity and the local community. Adjacent to the Science Center and including historic Park Woods is the Location 14-acre Arboretum featuring perenni- als, shrubs and the Acker Nut Grove for Eastern Mennonite University is located research in native nuts. in the heart of the scenic and historic The Chester K. Lehman Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Situated Auditorium, built in 1942, was expand- in Harrisonburg, a city of 49,000 people, ed and remodeled in 1975. The lower EMU is fronted on the east by the level houses the music department, Massanutten and Blue Ridge mountain including classrooms, practice rooms and ranges. To the west lie the Alleghenies. a recital hall. The main auditorium seats Only 125 miles from the nation’s cap- 900 and has a 22-rank Reuter pipe organ ital and 115 miles from Richmond, the as well as a Bösendorfer concert grand state capital, EMU has an ideal location piano. for historical and cultural field trips. Between the Science Center and the Harrisonburg is served by Interstate Lehman Auditorium is the Sadie A. 81 as well as two national highways, Hartzler Library building which opened U.S. 33 and 11. The Shenandoah Valley in 1971. It offers a mix of quiet study Regional Airport, about 15 minutes from carrels and areas for group work. In the university, provides regular air service. addition to books and periodicals, there are numerous public access computers Campus and Facilities and a computer lab as well as wireless access through the entire building. The The 90-acre campus contains 38 build- first floor is home to Learning Resources ings nestled on a hillside overlooking the which provides educational technology Shenandoah Valley. for students and teachers. The build- The Campus Center, completed in ing also houses the Menno Simons 1986, houses administrative offices, class- Historical Library, the EMU Archives rooms, faculty offices and post office. and the Academic Support Center. The This building replaces the former Hartzler Library Art Gallery is located administration building which was on the third floor and features local destroyed by fire January 17, 1984. and international art throughout the

8 • Introduction academic year. In the fall of 2010 high- Building. Approximately 150 students efficiency photovoltaic panels capable of are enrolled in the seminary. generating 104.3 kilowatts of electricity North of Northlawn residence hall lies were installed on the library roof, making the Esther K. Augsburger Art Center, this the largest photovoltaic installation completed in Fall 2001. The facility in Virginia. houses a design and printmaking studio, Outdoor athletic facilities constructed painting and drawing studio, ceramics/3- in 1988-90 include the Bomberger D studio, digital media lab and dark- Field for soccer, the Gehman Field for room. The building features specialized softball, a multi-purpose artificial turf art-making equipment, student work- field, varsity baseball field, lighted tennis space, and art-specific health and safety courts, sand volleyball courts and out- features including specialized ventilation. door basketball courts. The University Commons is a mul- The campus provides housing options tipurpose facility with approximately for students in four traditional residence 138,000 square feet of space for athlet- halls, two intentional community houses, ics, academics, student life and special and suites/apartments. Cedarwood events as well as the Royals’ Den (snack Residence Hall, a LEED (Leadership in shop) and the University Bookstore. Energy and Environmental Design) certi- The building also contains the faculty fied building opened for student residents offices for the Theater and the Visual in Fall, 2009. LEED-certified renova- and Communication Arts departments. tions to Elmwood Residence Hall and The former Gymnasium-Student Center, Maplewood Residence Hall were com- renovated in the summer of 2010, is the pleted in 2011. Students who are junior location for the 200-seat Main Stage status or 20 years of age or older may Theater, the Lee E. Eshleman Studio apply to live in a suite/apartment with Theater, and theater tech space. In addi- 2-4 other students. Since this is a com- tion, the renovated building houses the petitive process, additional criteria are Margaret Martin Gehman Art Gallery, considered for housing placements. The a digital media classroom, and expanded dining hall serves cafeteria style meals space for the Common Grounds for students with continuous, unlimited Coffeehouse service for those living in the traditional Adjacent to the campus on the east residence halls and a 60 block plan for is Eastern Mennonite High School. The those juniors living in Hillside Suites and high school is fully accredited and enrolls Parkwood Apartments. over 300 students in grades 6-12. Astral Hall houses the transmitter for In addition to the Harrisonburg WEMC-FM 91.7, Virginia’s first public campus, EMU also operates a site in radio station, which serves the central Lancaster, Pennsylvania for working Shenandoah Valley with the global per- adults. This site, known as EMU at spective of BBC news as well as a rich Lancaster, is located at 1846 Charter blend of classical, jazz, folk, sacred and Lane in the Greenfield Corporate Park. world music. The program schedule is at Programs offered at this location include www.wmra.org. the Adult Degree Completion Program Dedicated in 1975, the Discipleship with major in Nursing, Master of Arts in Center provides a hill-top setting for Education Program, and seminary classes. informal gatherings. The center was built The facility houses three classrooms and in memory of Frank T. Harman. administrative offices. Just a few hundred feet south of the Campus Center is the Seminary

Introduction • 9 CAMPUS MAP

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10 •Campus Map OFFICE AND DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORY (Building number and phone ext. ­ Add prefix 432 from off-campus (local); Add 540-432 long-distance) 3D Security Initiative 14 4497 Intensive English Program 8 4059 Academic Support Center 5 4254 International Student Services 3 4459 BUILDING KEY Admissions, Undergrad 1 4118 Applied Social Sciences Dept. 13 4450 Admissions, Seminary 7 4257 Language & Literature Dept. 1 4168 Adult Degree Completion Program 1 4982 Library 5 4175 Information Advancement 1 4203 MA in Counseling 7 4243 Alumni/Parent Relations 1 4294 MA in Education 1 4350 Apartment Rentals 3 4662 Marketing & Communications 20 4056 Public restrooms Art Galleries Martin Chapel 7 Sadie Hartzler Library 5 Mathematical Sciences Dept. 4 4400 Food Student Gallery 3 MBA 1 4150 Athletics 3 4440 MS in Nursing 1 4186 Academic Auxiliary Services 3 4662 Multicultural Programs 3 4458 Bach Festival 6 4652 Museum (D. R. Hostetter) 4 4400 Residential Bible & Religion Dept. 12 4463 Music Dept. 6 4225 Biology Dept. 4 4400 Music Studios 11 4242 Bookstore 3 4250 Nursing Dept. 1 4186 Box Office 3 4582 Physical Education & Recreation Dept. 3 4440 Business & Economics Dept. 1 4150 Physical Plant 26 4390 PARKING KEY Business Office 1 4575 Post Office 1 4253 Campus Ministries 3 4196 Preparatory Music 6 4277 Career Services 3 4131 President’s Office 1 4100 Unrestricted, Center for Justice and Peacebuilding 16 4490 Printing Services 26 4543 public Chemistry Dept. 4 4400 Provost 1 4105 Church Relations 21 4589 Psychology Dept. 4 4431 Fac/staff, visitor Coming to the Table 15 4491 Recreational Sports 3 4133 FSV Common Grounds Coffeehouse 3 4675 Registrar 1 4110 Royals’ Den (snack shop) 3 4335 Commuter, Computer Labs 1, 4, 5 CFSV Congregational Resource Center 7 4219 Security 26 4911 fac/staff, visitor Counseling Services 3 4317 Seminary 7 4260 Cross-cultural Program 1 4591 Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir 34 4650 Residential Sports Information Office 3 4441 RES Development 21 4200 Dining Hall 2 4311 STAR Program 14 4651 Restricted Disability Support Services 5 4233 Strite Conference Suite 1 X Discovery Room 4 4400 Student Government 3 4135 Education Dept. 1 4142 Student Life 3 4135 Financial Assistance 1 4137 Studio Theater 3 Fitness Center 3 4341 Summer Peacebuilding Institute 15 4653 Game Room 3 4375 Theater Dept. 3 4360 Health Services 3 4317 Undergraduate Dean 1 4141 History Dept. 4 4408 User Services/Help Desk 5 4357 Housing/Residence Life 3 4128 Visual & Communication Arts Dept. 3, 35 4360 Human Resources 1 4108 Weather Vane 8 4338 Information Office 1 4000 Weaver Wellness Suite 3 4317 Information Systems 1 4357 Yoder Arena (gymnasium) 3 Institutional Research 1 4304

Applied Social Sciences / Suter House 13 IEP / Heatwole House II (Amon) 8 Art Center, Esther K. Augsburger 35 Lehman Auditorium 6 Bible & Religion / Blosser House 12 Maplewood 28 Bomberger House (not pictured) 23 Marketing / Anderson House 20 Campus Center 1 Mt. Clinton Apartments 10 Cedarwood 27 Music Studios / Lehman House 11 Center for Justice & Peacebuilding / Northlawn 2 Martin Store 16 Observatory 38 Development / Suter II House 21 Park Cabin 25 CAMPUS Discipleship Center 39 Parkwood Apartments 24 Dorothy Heatwole House 30 Physical Plant 26 DIRECTORY Elmwood 29 President’s Residence / 1919 Park Rd 40 Ernest Martin House (not pictured) 22 Redmond House 17  Eshleman House 32 Roselawn 34 Gnagey House 31 Rutt House 19 Guild 36 Seminary 7 Hartzler (Sadie) Library 5 STAR, 3D Security / Brunk House 14 SPI, Coming to the Table / Suter Science Center 4 H.D. Weaver House 15 Village Apartments 18 Guest House / Heatwole House 9 University Commons 3 Hilllside Suites 33 WEMC / Astral Hall 37

Campus Map • 11 Academic and Degree Information

Undergraduate • Outdoor Ministry and Adventure Leadership Academic Programs • Peacebuilding and Development Majors • Philosophy and Theology The baccalaureate degrees offered are • Photography the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of • Psychology* Science in the following majors: • Recreation Leadership and Sport • Accounting* Promotion • Art • Religious and Intercultural Studies • Biblical Studies • Social Work • Biochemistry† • Spanish • Biology† • Theater • Business Administration* • Writing Studies • Chemistry† • Clinical Laboratory Science* * Results in a Bachelor of Science degree. † See departmental information for degree • Communication • Computer Science† options. • Congregational and Youth Ministries • Digital Media Pre-Professional and • Economics Professional Programs • English • Environmental Sustainability The following pre-professional and pro- • Health and Physical Education* fessional programs are available: • History • Early/Primary Education Licensure • History and Social Science • Elementary Education Licensure • International Business • Secondary Education Licensure • Kinesiology and Sport Studies • Special Education Licensure • Liberal Arts • Pre-Engineering • Management and Organizational • Pre-Professional Health Sciences Development (degree completion program)* Minors • Mathematics* In addition to majors, the following • Music minors are offered: • Nursing* • Accounting • Nursing (RN–BS degree • Art completion program)* • Bible and Religion • Biology

12 • Academic and Degree Information • Business Administration Requirements for • Chemistry Baccalaureate Degrees • Church Music • Coaching A minimum of 128 semester hours (SH) • Computer Science and a cumulative grade point average of • Digital Communication 2.00 overall as well as within the major • Digital Video Production are required. (Some majors require a • Economics higher grade point average.) Each student • English takes the required general education • Environmental Sustainability courses, courses required to complete a • Finance major and electives. A minor is optional. • History A student who completes two majors, • History and Social Science one of which leads to the B.A. degree • International Development and one to the B.S., may specify which • Journalism degree s/he will receive. Both majors will • Kinesiology and Exercise Science be recognized as having been completed • Mathematics under the single degree. • Music Alternatively, a student may receive • Outdoor Ministry and Adventure both a B.A. and a B.S. degree from Leadership Eastern Mennonite University by com- • Peacebuilding pleting a total of at least 158 semester • Philosophy hours including the requirements for two • Photography majors, one of which leads to the B.A. • Physics degree and one to the B.S. degree. • Political Studies • Pre-Law Residence Requirements • Psychology At least 32 SH or a minimum of 25% • Religious and Intercultural Studies of the credits required for the degree • Sociology must be completed through EMU. This • Spanish will include the final 32 SH leading to • Teaching English to Speakers of graduation unless a written exception is Other Languages approved. At least nine semester hours • Theater in the major and six hours in any minor • Writing Studies must be taken in residence. • Youth Ministry EMU Core Requirements Associate Degree See pages 24-33 for the EMU Core The Associate in Arts degree may be requirements. earned with a major in: • Bible Major and Minor Requirements • General Studies (See Liberal Arts major) Each student shall complete course • Education: Para-Professional requirements for one major as designated • Pastoral Ministry (EMU at Lancaster, by the department. Completion of a see page 201) minor is optional. Students are required to complete major, minor, and general education requirements as they appear in the EMU Catalog in effect when they first enrolled as a degree-seeking student.

Academic and Degree Information • 13 Upon request, students may be permit- Critical Thinking ted to complete updated major or minor Natural Sciences...... 3 requirements if curriculum changes occur Social and Behavioral Sciences. . . . 3 during their time of enrollment. Creative Arts ...... 1-3 Curriculum outlines, listing required History and Literature...... 3 courses for each major and minor, are Total ...... 27-30 available from the university registrar’s office. Requirements for Students with Students who discontinue attendance a Previous Bachelor’s Degree at EMU for more than two consecutive A student who has earned a bachelor’s semesters will be subject to any changes degree from another accredited institu- in curriculum requirements (general tion satisfies the EMU Core requirements education and major/minor) which took by completing the following courses: place during their absence. • six semester hours of cross-cultural experience/designate courses (may be Elective Courses transferred) Elective courses provide students the • Anabaptist Biblical Perspectives opportunity to explore a variety of disci- (ABP) course plines and departments. • CORE 401 Senior Seminar The student must have completed at least Requirements for one course in each of the following areas, Associate in Arts Degree either at EMU or at a previous college: nat- ural science/mathematics; social/behavioral A minimum of 64 SH and a cumulative sciences; fine arts/humanities. A student grade point average of 2.00 overall and whose first language is other than English within the major are required. Each stu- may, upon assessment, be required to com- dent takes EMU Core courses as listed, a plete a course in Writing and/or Speech. concentration of courses in a major and electives. A minor is optional. Graduation Application and Residence requirements and pro- Commencement Requirements gram requirements for majors, minors Students expecting to graduate must file and electives will be met as listed an Application for Degree provided by under “Requirements for Baccalaureate the provost’s office. Students are eligible Degrees” (page 13). to participate in commencement activi- ties provided degree requirements will be Associate in Arts (A.A.) completed by the December following Each student satifies EMU Core require- spring commencement. Students are not ments as listed below. considered a graduate in terms of tran- script or diploma until final coursework Christian Faith is complete. Anabaptist Biblical Perspectives. . . .3 Candidates for graduation are expect- Life Wellness ...... 2 ed to be present for commencement. Communication Degrees will be conferred in absentia College Writing for Transitions . . . .4 upon written request to the provost’s Speech: Exploring Voice in Vocation. .2 office. Mathematics Competency. . . . .0-1 Cross-cultural Learning Cross-cultural designate...... 3 Foreign Language...... 3

14 • Academic and Degree Information Academic Policies C = 2.0 quality points C- = 1.7 quality points The academic calendar year consists of D Unsatisfactory. two 15-week semesters offered September D+ = 1.3 quality points through April and summer sessions D = 1.0 quality point beginning in May. F Failure. Zero quality points The semester hour (SH) is used to I Incomplete. Allowed at the discretion designate credit earned. A full-time load of the instructor only in case of an emer- is defined as 12-18 SH per semester. To gency or other unforeseen problem. An register for more than 18 SH a student incomplete (I) must be removed within must obtain written approval from the six weeks from the end of the term in University Registrar. which the incomplete was assigned, or it First-year-level courses are numbered is replaced by an F. 100-199; sophomore, 200-299; junior, P Pass. Does not calculate into grade 300-399; and senior, 400-499. Courses point average. Given in certain courses marked with an asterisk (*) are nor- designated Pass/Fail. mally offered in alternate years. See the SP Satisfactory Progress. Indicates sat- schedule of course offerings, available at isfactory achievement to date in a course the university registrar’s office, for final which is intended to extend beyond the information on courses to be offered each current grading period. This is not a final semester. grade. W Withdrawal. Indicates the student Student Classification withdrew from the course between the A student’s class level is determined by fifth and ninth weeks of the semester. the number of semester hours earned by Does not calculate into grade point aver- the beginning of each semester of the age. academic year. Classification is as follows: Pass/Fail Option. Allowed in elective 23 SH or fewer—First-year courses for juniors and seniors with uni- 24-55 SH—Sophomore versity registrar’s office approval by the 56-89 SH—Junior end of the fourth week of the semester. 90 SH or more—Senior A grade of C- or above submitted by the instructor will result in a pass grade on Student Assessment the student’s record. Any grade below a The university reserves the right to C- is reported on the student’s record as require students to participate in institu- received from the instructor. tional testing programs as part of ongo- ing assessment of student outcomes. Grade Point Average (GPA) EMU uses the four-point system (A=4). Grading System and Quality The grade point average (GPA) is com- Points puted by dividing the number of quality A Excellent. points earned by the number of semester A = 4.0 quality points hours graded. A- = 3.7 quality points B Very good. Continuing Enrollment B+ = 3.3 quality points A continuing student is automatically B = 3.0 quality points awarded unconditional readmission for B- = 2.7 quality points a subsequent year when meeting cri- C Satisfactory. teria outlined under “Continuance of C+ = 2.3 quality points Admission Status” on page 215.

Academic and Degree Information • 15 Academic Probation confidence in their desire and ability Students with a cumulative GPA below to discover their ideas, construct new 2.00 at the end of fall semester are con- knowledge, and think critically about sidered to be on academic probation for their own ideas and the ideas of others. the spring semester. In doing so, EMU community members grow as competent thinkers and writers. Academic Review EMU faculty and staff care about the integrity of their own work and the work Unconditionally admitted students with of their students. They create assignments a cumulative GPA below 2.00 or who that promote interpretative thinking and received more than one F grade for the work intentionally with students dur- spring semester will be reviewed by the ing the learning process. Honesty, trust, university registrar and the assistant dean fairness, respect, and responsibility are at the end of the academic year. Students characteristics of a community that is may be granted conditional readmission active in loving mercy, doing justice, and for the following semester or denied read- walking humbly before God. mission for the following two semesters. Conditional admission granted to A. At EMU, academic integrity means new students (see “Requirements for 1. honesty in producing one’s own work. Admission,” page 213) is for one year 2. use of documented course informa- only, and the academic record of these tion and aids. students is reviewed by the university 3. submission of work that is one’s own. registrar and the assistant dean after two 4. honesty in representation of research semesters of enrollment. Those not meet- results, one’s credentials, and facts or ing the criteria for unconditional read- opinions. mission may be denied readmission or 5. honesty in use of technology, includ- may be granted conditional readmission ing cell phones and the Internet. for one semester. 6. honesty in acknowledging sources Conditional readmission, given on a used in research and presented in semester-by-semester basis, limits the stu- papers and other assignments. dent’s load to a maximum of 13 semester 7. honesty in establishing and maintain- hours and requires a 2.00 GPA with no ing the appropriate parameters of col- F grades in the semester for which it was laborative work. granted. Failure to meet these criteria may result in denial of readmission for B. Academic integrity includes subsequent semesters. 1. using accurate quotations. When A student whose academic progress used, quotations are exact, word-for- is reviewed will receive a written report word as they appear in the original of the outcome from the university document. Every quotation, includ- registrar within 30 days after the end of ing a short phrase or a single word if the semester. All actions are subject to it is unusual, includes the required appeal by the student (see “Appealing the citation and quotation marks. Admission Decision,” page 215). 2. using appropriate paraphrasing with Academic Integrity documentation. Paraphrasing is more than rewording the original Eastern Mennonite University fosters a material. It must be nearly entirely culture where faculty, staff, and students in the writer’s own words, using new respect themselves and others. In this phrases and synonyms. The writer culture, faculty, staff, and students gain may repeat technical terms. Place

16 • Academic and Degree Information quotation marks around any exact d) using an idea or argument from words that are retained. The sentence a source. structure should not be the same as (Adapted from “Westmont College in the source. In the paraphrase, do Plagiarism Policy” (2002) www.westmont. not add interpretations, ideas, and edu/_academics/pages/provost/curriculum/ assessments that are not in the origi- plagiarism.) nal source. 3. documenting and citing work that 2. Substantial Violation was created for a previous assignment A substantial violation of academic integ- whether for the current course or for rity codes includes (but is not limited to): another one. a) cheating on a quiz, test, or exam. 4. using appropriate documentation b) copying or attempting to copy some- when using words from a class speaker, one else’s work, including paraphras- including the class instructor, in an ing or quoting a professor’s classroom assignment, i.e. cite professors’ lec- lectures, handouts, and presentations tures. without appropriate documentation. 5. using common knowledge appropri- c) falsifying results and credentials, with- ately. Common knowledge is informa- holding data, misrepresenting facts. tion that is easily observed, commonly d) using someone else’s work as one’s reported facts (George Washington own work. was the first president of the United e) using quotations with no documenta- States.), or proverbs. Common knowl- tion. edge does not need to be cited, but f) using an online source by copying be certain that these words are in the and pasting with no documentation. public domain. When in doubt, ask Online sources may appear free. In the professor. this case, free means economically free. While a source may not be paid EMU defines plagiarism as occurring for, it is to be used only for its speci- when a person presents as one’s own fied use. A citation must be given if someone else’s language, ideas, or other words, graphics, or ideas are used. original (not common-knowledge) mate- g) presenting material as one’s own from rial without acknowledging its source. a site that sells essays. Some of the (Adapted from the Council of Writing papers-for-sale sites do have disclaim- Program Administrators, 2005, ers that state the work must be cited. www.wpacouncil.org.) Remember, if a source can be found, C. Academic integrity violation for stu- the professor can also find it. dents may be evidenced as a h) frequently committing minimal vio- lations within a single document or 1. Minimal Violation repeatedly over time. A minimal violation of academic integ- i) assisting another student to cheat or rity codes includes doing the following without appropriate documentation: to copy one’s own or someone else’s work without appropriate documen- a) using a minimal number of distin- tation. guishing words from a source. Undergraduate academic departments b) re-arranging the word order of and graduate units are responsible for a sentence. establishing right-of-use parameters for c) producing a similar sentence or style non-print materials (e.g. presentations). from a source.

Academic and Degree Information • 17 D. Procedures student and the student refused to When a student violates academic integ- sign. (Under some circumstances, rity values, the student and professor/ the professor may want to request advisor will work together to restore the another professor to be present as student to community. witness. Students have the option 1. Procedures for Minimal Violations to include a faculty or staff mem- When a first-time minimal violation ber, e.g. academic advisor, student is noted in a project, the professor will life personnel, coach.) use this as an opportunity to teach the 6. submit the Violation of Academic student/s explicitly about academic integ- Integrity Record to the respective rity. Faculty should keep internal records chair or program director. Copies are of minimal violations. When a second forwarded to the dean. minimal violation occurs, either within b) the Dean will: the same class or in multiple classes with 1. for undergraduate students, inform the same instructor, faculty will docu- the Vice President for Student Life ment this as a substantial offense by sub- of violations and actions taken. mitting a Violation of Academic Integrity 2. for all students, follow steps Report to the respective chair or program described below for Second and director. Chairs and program directors Third-time offenses. must forward a copy of the report to c) The student will either: their respective dean. 1. accept the decision. 2. submit an appeal by following the 2. Procedures for Substantial Violations Appeal Procedures. (See respective At EMU, when academic integrity codes catalog.) Graduate Catalog are violated to this level, the following www.emu.edu/catalog/graduate procedure will be followed. Seminary Catalog www.emu.edu/ a) The professor will: seminary/catalog 1. notify the student of the violation. Student Handbook University 2. determine whether the student is Policies, www.emu.edu/studentlife/ guilty of the violation. studenthandbook 3. contact the Dean’s office to check Each dean will maintain a database on previous student violations in recording all violations of academic integ- order to determine first, second or rity reports. These records will be kept as third offense. part of the student’s permanent record, 4. document the finding and the unless it is withdrawn following appeal. action either taken (First-time (Adapted from American Association of offense) or repeated (Second Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers and Third-time offenses) on the (2007) Academic Dishonesty: Developing and Violation of Academic Integrity Implementing Institutional Policy.) Record. 5. meet with the student to obtain E. Consequences for Students the student’s signature, either 1. First-time substantial violation: If a acknowledging her/his violation student cheats on a quiz, test, or exam or or acknowledging discussion in plagiarizes material in an assignment, the which the professor explained the quiz, test, exam, or assignment receives an charges to the student. In the event F or 0 grade at faculty discretion. For an that a student refuses to sign, the extreme first-time offense, a professor may professor will document that the give the student an F for the course (e.g. violation was discussed with the essay taken from Internet, test answers

18 • Academic and Degree Information from another source). At the discretion of The Dean’s List, compiled at the end the professor, educational and restorative of each semester, includes students who outcomes could include enrolling in an achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.75 Academic Integrity workshop provided with no W, I or F grades for 12 or more by EMU’s Writing Program Director, and semester hours of standard grades (P revising and re-submitting the assign- grades not included). ment. Baccalaureate degree candidates for 2. Second-time substantial violation: If the graduation from the traditional under- student repeats the above violation in graduate program who have earned a the same or another course or commits cumulative grade point average of 3.60 another violation in the same or another or above with no D’s or F’s at EMU are course, a professor may give the student considered honor graduates. The honor an F for the course, and the student may and corresponding grade point average receive a Letter of Probation. are listed as follows: (See Student Handbook, University Policies, Cum Laude: 3.60-3.79 www.emu.edu/studentlife/studenthandbook.) Magna Cum Laude: 3.80-3.89 3. Third-time substantial violation: If Summa Cum Laude: 3.90-4.00 the student commits the violation for the third time, the professor may give To qualify for graduation honors as the student an F for the course, and the previously specified, a student must have student may receive a Letter of Indefinite completed at least 48 graded semester Suspension/Disciplinary Withdrawal. hours at EMU. (See Student Handbook, University Policies.) 4. Upon re-enrollment and a subsequent Grade Reporting violation, the professor may give the stu- Grades will be reported to students dent an F for the course, and the student through myEMU (my.emu.edu) within may be subject to a Letter of Dismissal at one week after the close of each semester. the discretion of the university. A written copy of the grade report may (See Student Handbook, University Policies, be sent by student request to parents, www.emu.edu/studentlife/studenthandbook.) guardians or other person designated by the student. Cash settlement of accounts Faculty and staff who violate academic may be required for the release of written integrity codes are subject to review by grade reports. the provost’s office. The graduate, seminary, and under- Grade Appeal Process graduate units use this policy for pro- Grade appeals are not subject to the nor- cessing academic integrity violations mal grievance procedures. A student who with the exception of student appeal. wishes to appeal a grade must follow the (See above) This policy appears in yearly timeline and steps listed below: course catalogs; the Student Handbook; 1. Timeline: An appeal to any grade on graduate, seminary, and undergradu- assigned between September 1 and ate websites; and at z://provost/forms. December 31 must be begun by February The Academic Integrity Policy flow 15 of the following year. An appeal to chart is also available at z://provost/ any grade assigned between January 1 forms. and May 15 must be initiated by July 1. Reviewed by Undergraduate Council, An appeal to any grade assigned between Graduate Council, and Faculty Senate May 16 and August 31 must be started Adopted by Academic Cabinet, 25 March 2009 Revised by Academic Cabinet, October 6, 2010 by October 15. Academic Honors

Academic and Degree Information • 19 2. Confer with the instructor who Transfer Credit Grades gave the grade, stating the reason(s) she/ In the traditional undergraduate pro- he feels a change of grade is warranted. gram, credit will be awarded for appropri- At this conference the instructor has the ate transfer courses in which the student obligation to explain to the student the has earned a grade of C- or better (or basis for determining the grade which the higher grade according to departmental student has been awarded. requirements). All transfer courses will be 3. If the instructor does not feel that a recorded with the same titles and grades change in grade is warranted, the student may appeal to the chair of the department as appear on the transcript from the pre- in which the course is offered. vious school. Transfer credits will not be 4. A final appeal may be made to the included in the EMU GPA, except for undergraduate academic dean if the con- instances in which the student’s enroll- ference with the department chair does ment at the other institution was spon- not result in a satisfactory resolution of sored by EMU. the appeal. The student is responsible to ask the department chair to provide for Credit through Testing the dean a written summary of their con- A maximum of 30 credits earned through ference regarding the grade in question. testing may be applied toward a degree. At each level of appeal, there is the This includes credit earned through responsibility to confer with the instructor the programs described below as well who may be required to review the basis as through any other testing program used in determining the grade which was the university chooses to recognize. awarded to the student. Individual programs may have more All grade changes must be authorized specific criteria. An exception to the by the person who agreed to the change maximum will apply for up to 36 nurs- and must use the formal grade change ing credits earned by testing through process of the university registrar’s office. Excelsior College, Albany, New York. Transcripts Students in the traditional under- graduate program may apply CLEP/ To assure the confidentiality of academic DSST credit toward EMU Core require- records, any request for a transcript must ments only in the area of foreign lan- be made in writing and must come from guage. Credit earned through Advanced the student. Placement (AP) testing may be applied Requests should be made to the uni- toward Core requirements as indicated by versity registrar’s office and should allow the University Registrar’s Office. Students one week for processing. There will be a in the Adult Degree Completion Program $5 charge for each transcript requested. may use approved testing options to meet Cash settlement of accounts is required EMU Core requirements where appropri- for release of transcripts. ate equivalents have been identified.

Credit Taken by EMU Students Credit by Examination at Other Institutions Upon recommendation of the appropri- A student must secure advance written ate instructor, an EMU student may approval from the university registrar request to earn credit or demonstrate pro- before enrolling for work at another insti- ficiency in a course for which the student tution, if the credit is to be transferred has not previously enrolled. A testing and applied to degree requirements at fee is required. The student initiates the EMU. request at the university registrar’s office.

20 • Academic and Degree Information Testing for foreign languages may occur Before registering for independent through the CLEP process. study, the student submits a detailed proposal of the project in writing to the CLEP/DSST Examinations supervising faculty member. It must have The university grants credit for general the approval of the faculty member, the and subject examinations in the College- department chair and the university reg- Level Examination Program (CLEP) and istrar. DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST). Information on the CLEP/DSST Academic Advising programs may be obtained by contacting Each student is assigned an academic advi- the career services office. sor. Academic advisors assist students in planning a program of study reflecting Advanced Placement (AP) Credit their interests, abilities, and educational High school students taking the Advanced life goals. While the advisor assists the Placement examinations may receive uni- student in monitoring his or her academic versity credit if they achieve a satisfactory progress, it is ultimately the student’s score. Information on scores required and responsibility to meet all academic require- credit awarded may be obtained by con- ments for his or her academic program. tacting the university registrar’s office. Furthermore, students are expected to familiarize themselves with the academic Service-Learning Credit policies provided in the undergraduate A maximum of 9 SH may be earned by catalog and the student handbook. persons who enter a term of voluntary service under mission and service agen- Registration cies. Credit requirements are arranged on Course registration information is avail- a contractual basis between the individual able through myEMU (my.emu.edu) and and the undergraduate academic dean’s in the printed Undergraduate Schedule office prior to the term of service. See page of Course Offerings, and is provided to 226 for the service-learning tuition rate. current students prior to each registration Students are not considered to be enrolled period. Students are responsible to consult at EMU while earning service-learning an advisor prior to their initial registration credit. For information on service-learning for an upcoming semester. Students should credit, contact the undergraduate academic also consult an advisor prior to making any dean’s office, schedule changes for assistance in under- 540-432-4141. standing the impact the change may have on their progress toward graduation. Independent Study Students changing from full-time to Qualified students may undertake inde- part-time status who are receiving financial pendent study as a means of increasing aid are required to notify the financial self-reliance and of being able to pursue assistance office. a topic of special interest. It does not nor- Students enrolled with an F-1 visa must mally substitute for required courses and maintain full-time enrollment and should does not duplicate regular course offerings see the International Student Advisor with of the university. any related questions. Sophomore status or higher is required New courses may be added through the to register for independent study. No more fifth day of classes in the semester. than two independent study courses may Courses may be dropped with no grade be taken in one year. through the end of the fourth week of the semester. Courses dropped during the fifth

Academic and Degree Information • 21 through ninth weeks will be recorded with should complete the form for non-return- a W (withdrawal) grade. No course may be ing students (available in the university dropped after the ninth week of the semes- registrar’s office). ter. If a student does not receive a pass- A student who is not enrolled at EMU ing grade in a course which has not been for one semester or more must complete an dropped, an F grade will be assigned. application for readmission prior to re-enrollment. Part-Time Enrollment Part-time status is defined as a course load Withdrawal from the University of 11 SH or fewer per semester. Admission During a Semester to the university (see “Requirements for Students desiring to withdraw while a Admission,” page 213) is required in order semester is in progress must counsel with to enroll for six or more semester hours. their advisor and the vice president for Students may register for fewer than six student life. An application for withdrawal hours by completing the necessary registra- must be obtained from the vice president tion form available at the university regis- for student life and the proper signatures trar’s office. secured before the student leaves campus. Otherwise, the student will forfeit the right Auditing to an honorable withdrawal and to possible Matriculated as well as non-matriculated refunds. students may audit lecture classes, provided A student who withdraws must com- they register and pay fees. Classes with a plete an application for readmission prior laboratory component (e.g. art, computer, to re-enrollment. physical activity, music performance and Medical Leave: Students who need to be lab science courses) may be audited only absent from the university due to a medical with written approval of the instruc- condition may apply for a Medical Leave tor. Regular attendance, preparation and by contacting the vice president for student examination are not required, and the life, completing a Medical Leave applica- student receives no credit. The audited tion form, and providing documentation course appears on the student’s transcript from a licensed medical provider. Those with an “AU” grade. If a student chooses hospitalized or otherwise unable to com- to test out of a course previously audited, plete the form may have the application full tuition will be charged. Audit-to-credit completed by a parent/spouse/guardian changes must be made by the last day to and/or the vice president for student life. add classes. Credit-to-audit changes must A medical leave committee will review the be made by the last day to drop a class request. If granted, all active courses that without record. the student is unable to complete will be assigned a grade of W. The student may be Senior Citizen Participation on Medical Leave for up to two semesters without needing to re-apply for admission. The university welcomes senior citizens 62 The student on Medical Leave may return years of age or older to attend classes by based on approval by the medical leave permission of instructor committee after submitting appropriate without registration. documentation from his or her medical Withdrawal from the University provider indicating fitness to return. Between Semesters Retroactive withdrawal may be request- ed by a student who has experienced excep- Students who do not plan to return to tional circumstances (such as extraordinary the university after the end of a semester medical or personal problems) during a

22 • Academic and Degree Information semester. Within two years of having Class Attendance completed such a semester, a student may Students are expected to attend all classes petition the vice president for student life regularly, although attendance policies in to withdraw retroactively from all classes specific courses are left to the discretion taken during the term. The petition must of the respective professor. Students are include clear and documented evidence. responsible for all work missed during If retroactive withdrawal is granted all absences. grades taken during the term in question If a student has not attended a class will be changed to Ws. for a period of two weeks, and has not discussed the absence with the instruc- Academic Forgiveness Policy tor or provided verification of a justified Students who are readmitted to EMU absence due to illness, family emergency, after an absence from enrollment at any etc., the university registrar may admin- college or university for at least four suc- istratively withdraw the student from cessive semesters may request that their the course. Such action will be taken in entire EMU record be re-evaluated as a consultation with the undergraduate aca- transfer record. To qualify, the student demic dean. Efforts will be made to con- must: a) earn a 2.0 GPA for the first 12 tact the student prior to an administra- SH following re-enrollment, and b) sub- tive withdrawal. The withdrawal date will mit a written request to the Admissions reflect the final date the student attended Committee. The following regulations the class, according to instructor records. govern this option: • The request must be made within 60 days after completing the first 12 SH of credit following readmission. • The option will be granted only once to a student. • Eligible students will receive degree credit for only those courses in which grades of C- or better were earned prior to readmission. • Quality points earned for all courses completed prior to readmission will not be included in calculating the new cumulative GPA. • All grades will remain on the transcript.

Academic and Degree Information • 23 EMU Core

t Eastern Mennonite University we engage learn- ing through combining the life of the mind and the heart and hands of a servant - a liberal arts education putA into action. Our mission statement embraces these ideals: EMU educates students to serve and lead in a global context. Our Anabaptist Christian community challenges students to pursue their life calling through scholarly inquiry, artistic creation, guided practice, and life-changing cross-cultural encounter. We invite each person to follow Christ’s call to bear witness to faith, serve with compassion, and walk boldly in the way of nonviolence and peace.

To that end, the EMU Core, our general education pro- gram at Eastern Mennonite University, is a call to action through active learning in the liberal arts emphasizing peacebuilding, creation care, experiential learning and cross- cultural engagement. Creative arts and humanities invite our students to exam- ine and make meaning of their complex world. An under- standing of social and behavioral sciences allows our students to explore the world of human diversity. Knowledge of the natural sciences and mathematics encourages students to employ skills in investigation leading to effective action. In today’s world, with rapid technological changes, cultural shifts, and an information explosion, college graduates need to know how to learn, unlearn, and relearn. The kinds of work they may be doing in the future cannot even be imag- ined today. As a faith-based university committed to follow- ing God as revealed through scripture and the way of Jesus, we offer study in the liberal arts informed by the Anabaptist Mennonite faith. It is through such an education that our future generations will be equipped to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God” as they serve and lead in a global context.

24 • EMU Core EMU Core Learning 2. a course which meets an EMU Core Outcomes requirement may also count as a writing intensive or community learning designate. Christian Faith: Students will articulate Christian approaches, explain Anabaptist Christian Faith faith traditions and recognize expressions of these approaches and traditions in con- Students choose one Anabaptist Biblical temporary life. Perspectives (ABP) course and one Communication: Students will enhance Christian Identity and Witness (CIW) successful interpersonal collaboration course offered by the Bible and Religion by developing effective communication department, as well as Life Wellness skills through written, oral, aural, visual, which focuses on stewardship of the body. numerical, and technological forms. All graduates are expected to recognize Cross-cultural Learning: Students will expressions of Christian approaches and develop a critical awareness of themselves Anabaptist traditions in contemporary and others in local and global contexts. life. Critical Thinking: Students will serve Refer to Bible and Religion (pages and lead in a global context by applying 46-58) for complete ABP and CIW integrative learning, ethical reasoning, course descriptions. and problem-solving in the liberal arts. Anabaptist Biblical EMU Core Outline Perspectives (ABP) Christian Faith ABP 101 Introduction to the Bible. . 3 Anabaptist Biblical Perspectives. . . .3 ABP 112 Becoming God’s People: Old Christian Identity and Witness...... 3 Testament Themes...... 3 Life Wellness ...... 2 ABP 123 Following Jesus Christ: New Communication Testament Themes...... 3 College Writing for Transitions . . . .4 ABP 201 Ethics in the Way of Jesus. . . 3 *BIST 223 New Testament Studies: Speech: Exploring Voice in Vocation. .2 Gospels...... 3 Mathematics Competency. . . . .0-1 *BIST 323 New Testament Studies: Paul. 3 Writing Intensive Designates (2 courses) *BIST 341 Old Testament Studies. . . . 3 Cross-cultural Learning THEO 323 Biblical Theology of Peace Cross-cultural core/designates . . . . 9 and Justice...... 3 Foreign Language...... 3 Community Learning Christian Identity and Witness Designate ...... (1 course) (CIW) Critical Thinking ANTH 385 Faith and Urban Natural Sciences...... 3 Community (WCSC)...... 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences. . . . 3 *BIST 212 History of the Bible. . . .3 Creative Arts ...... 1-3 CHST 223 Spiritual Formation. . . .3 History and Literature...... 3 *CHST 234 Mission in a Changing Senior Seminar...... 2 World ...... 3 Total ...... 38-41 CHST 312 Missiology...... 3 CHST 341 Church History. . . . . 3 A course may be applied to only one EMU PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy. 3 Core requirement, with the following excep- *PHIL 212 Ways of Knowing . . . . 3 tions: *PHIL 323 Philosophy of Science. . .3 1. a course in foreign language meets the *PHIL 334 Ethics: Conceptions of foreign language requirement and may also Personal Good...... 3 serve as a cross-cultural designate

EMU Core • 25 *PHIL 341 Politics: Conceptions of WRIT 130 College Writing for Common Good...... 3 Transitions ...... 4 *PHIL 412 Philosophy of Religion . . 3 This course is taken by first-year students *PHIL 434 Topics in Contemporary with an SAT Verbal/Critical Reading Philosophy...... 3 score of 460-670 or an ACT English *REL 201 Introduction to Religious score of 19-26 and high school English Studies...... 3 grades of A and B in junior and senior *REL 312 Topics in Religion. . . . .3 courses. *REL 323 Contemporary Culture. . .3 REL 334 Cultural Anthropology: WRIT 140 Advanced College Writing Christianity and Social Change. . .3 for Transitions ...... 4 *REL 423 Judaism, Christianity, Islam: This course is for first-year students with Comparative Monotheisms. . . . . 3 an SAT Verbal/Critical Reading score THEO 201 Introduction to Theology . 3 over 670 or an ACT English score over *THEO 312 Topics in Christian Theology...... 3 26 and for students who receive a score *THEO 412 Contemporary of 3 on the Advanced Placement (AP) Theology...... 3 Language and Composition or Literature and Composition exam. Life Wellness A student who scores a 4 or 5 on the AP Language and Composition exam CORE 201 Life Wellness...... 2 This largely experiential course focuses or the AP Literature and Composition on creation care and stewardship of the exam earns 3 hours of credit and satisfies body in relation to doing justice, loving the writing course requirement. Those mercy, and walking humbly with God. students enroll in CORE 101 Transitions It is ideally taken at the sophomore level. (1 SH). (Education students seeking PreK-3, PreK-6, SPED, or Health and Physical Education WRIT 120 Introductory College (PreK-12) licensure substitute HE 202 Writing for Transitions ...... 4 Health and Safety for CORE 201 Life This course is for first-year students who Wellness.) benefit from an introductory course developing skills for success in College Communication Writing. Students with an SAT Verbal/ Critical Reading score below 460 or an Students develop effective communica- ACT English score below 19 and high tion skills through a first-year writing school English grades below B in junior course which includes orientation to and senior courses enroll at the introduc- EMU, two additional writing intensive tory level. A grade of C- or better must designate courses, speech communica- be achieved in the course as a prerequisite tion, and mathematics competency. for enrollment in WRIT 130 College Writing. College Writing for Transitions This first-year course develops academic CORE 101 Transitions...... 1 reading, thinking, and writing skills in This course is for first-year students who various discourse communities while have met the College Writing requirement supporting students in their transition to prior to enrolling at EMU or who are EMU. Refer to Language and Literature concurrently enrolled in Preparation for (page 122) for complete course descrip- College Writing (refer to Language and tions. The following are guidelines to fol- Literature). Students develop academic, low for writing placement. Decisions are empathic, and vocational skills to enable a made on an individual basis. successful transition to EMU. 26 • EMU Core Writing Intensive Designates *HIST 411 The History of Recent Students complete two Writing America, 1941-Present ...... 3 Intensive (WI) designate courses HIST 452 Seminar in History. . . . 3 in addition to College Writing for LIT 480 Seminar in the Major . . . .3 Transitions or Advanced Writing for *MATH 360 Geometry...... 3 Transitions noted above. WI courses *MATH 420 History of Math. . . . 3 emphasize writing as a way of learning NURS 427 Professionhood II . . . . 1 and development of the writing process. NURS 437 Professionhood III. . . . 3 ACTG 422 Intermediate PSYC 341 Cognitive Psychology. . . 3 Accounting III...... 3 PSYC 473 Research in Psychology: ART 321 Survey of Western Art . . . 3 Applied ...... 2 BIOL 235 Ecology: Adaptation and PXD 225 Theories of Social Change. .3 Environment...... 4 PXD 345 Theories of Peacebuilding . .3 *BIOL 307 Developmental Biology. . 4 *REC 201 Recreational Programming: BIOL 485 Faith, Science, and Ethics. .2 Design and Implementation . . . .2 *BIST 323 New Testament Studies: SOWK 400 Social Work Practice II. . 3 Paul...... 3 SOWK 410 Social Work Practice III. .3 BUAD 331 Organizational Behavior. .3 WRIT 200 Introduction to Creative CCSSC 385 Urban Anthropology Writing ...... 3 (WCSC) ...... 3 WRIT 350 Prose Workshop. . . . . 3 CCSSC 386 A Multicultural History of *WRIT 380 Expository Writing. . . .1 Washington D. C. (WCSC) . . . .3 *WRIT 381 Argumentative Writing . .1 CHEM 458 Special Topics: *WRIT 382 Rhetoric of the Natural Chemical Ecology...... 3 and Social Sciences ...... 1 CHST 341/HIST 382 Church History.3 *THR 310 Playwriting and *CMUS 322 Music History I. . . . .3 Screenwriting ...... 3 *CMUS 323 Music History II . . . .3 *THR 401 History and Traditions of COMM 241 News and Feature World Theater: Twentieth Century Writing ...... 3 to Today...... 3 COMM 332 Cinema and Visual Speech: Exploring Voice in Communication Theory . . . . . 3 Vocation *CS 340 Analysis of Algorithms. . . .3 *CS 350 System Administration . . . 3 WRIT 150 Speech: Exploring Voice in *ECON 311 Contemporary Economic Vocation ...... 2 Issues...... 3 Students develop compassionate listen- *ECON 331 History of Economic ing and speech communication skills Thought ...... 3 while exploring a calling within a disci- ECON 401 Economic Development. .3 pline. This course is ideally taken in the ED 321 Management and Organization spring semester of the first year. Refer to in Early Education...... 3 Language and Literature (page 123) for ED 401 Examining Foundations of complete Education ...... 2 course description. EDS 301 Introduction to Exceptionalities...... 3 Mathematics Competency *EDS 371 Evaluation and Planning in Mathematics Competency is a general Special Education...... 3 education requirement which also serves HIST 121 Introduction to History and as a prerequisite for most mathematics Methods...... 2 courses at EMU. Most students enroll HIST 382/CHST 341 Church History.3 in MATH 101 Foundations of Math,

EMU Core • 27 a course designed to guide students to program comprises 15 SH taken as five achieve mathematics competency with courses. The core experiential course and corresponding tutorial support in the designates fulfill the 9 SH cross-cultural Academic Support Center. Refer to requirement. A semester cross-cultural Mathematical Sciences (page 131) for also includes one faith course meeting the complete description. Alternatively, stu- Christian Identity and Witness (CIW) dents may satisfy the requirement (but requirement and a language course not receive academic credit) by demon- (where appropriate) fulfilling the foreign strating one of the following: language requirement. Other coursework represents history and culture, additional 1) SAT Math score of 600 or ACT language studies, or an area of faculty Math score of 27 (or higher). expertise. Course work during a semester 2) combined SAT Math and Critical cross-cultural does not satisfy EMU Core Reading/Verbal score of 1250 or ACT Critical Thinking requirements. composite score of 28 (or higher). 3) Earning a score of 90% or higher Semester cross-cultural programs sched- on the Mathematics Competency uled for 2012-2013 include: Comprehensive Exam. The exam may be taken only once and is offered on the first South Africa and Lesotho (Fall 2012) class period of MATH 101 Foundations CCSSC 201 Cross-cultural Social of Math. This option is suggested for stu- Science ...... 3 dents registered for Foundations of Math CCCHS 301 Church and Mission and whose Math SAT score is between (CIW)...... 3 500 and 590 or whose Math ACT score CCHIS 301 History and Culture of is between 21 and 26. Southern Africa...... 3 Cross-cultural Learning CCLNG 130 Sesotho Language I OR CCLNG 230 Sesotho Language II. . .3 Students complete nine semester hours CCSOC 301 Community Development of cross-cultural courses, one foreign in Southern Africa...... 3 language course, and one community learning designate course. The core cross- New Zealand (Fall 2012) cultural course is offered only in conjunc- CCSSC 201 Cross-cultural Social tion with an off-campus program (see Science ...... 3 options below). This course provides the CCENV 203 Environment and Society foundation for intercultural learning. in New Zealand ...... 3 CCENV 210 Island Ecology and CCSSC 201 Cross-cultural Social Conservation ...... 3 Science...... 3 CCHIS 306 New Zealand History and Culture ...... 3 Students choose a semester program, CCREL 306 Christianity, Indigenous summer seminar, or WCSC residency Religions and Restorative Justice in to fulfill cross-cultural requirements. For NZ (CIW) ...... 3 additional information on any cross-cul- tural offerings, students are encouraged Guatemala and Colombia to contact Cross-cultural Programs. (Spring 2013) Option 1: Semester Cross- CCSSC 201 Cross-cultural Social cultural Program Science ...... 3 CCHIS 307 Latin American History . 3 The semester program is the recommend- CCREL 307 Religion in Society ed cross-cultural option. Each semester (CIW) ...... 3

28 • EMU Core SPANISH LANGUAGE: Six semester SPANISH LANGUAGE: Three semes- hours from the following levels based ter hours from the following levels on proficiency: based on proficiency: CCSPA 110, 120 Elementary Spanish CCSPA 110 Elementary Spanish I . . 3 I & II ...... 6 CCSPA 120 Elementary Spanish II . .3 CCSPA 210, 220 Intermediate Spanish CCSPA 210 Intermediate Spanish I . .3 I & II ...... 6 CCSPA 220 Intermediate Spanish II. .3 CCSPA 310, 320 Advanced CCSPA 310 Advanced Conversational Conversational Spanish I & II . . .6 Spanish I ...... 3 CCSPA 320 Advanced Conversational Middle East Spanish II ...... 3 (Israel/Palestine/Turkey) (Spring 2013) Korea (3 SH) CCSSC 201 Cross-cultural Social CCSSC 201 Cross-cultural Social Science ...... 3 Science...... 3 CCCHS 302 Christian Movement in the Mediterranean ...... 3 Quebec, Canada (3 SH) CCHIS 303 Contemporary Issues in CCSSC 201 Cross-cultural Social the Middle East ...... 3 Science...... 3 CCLNG 115 Conversational Arabic and Hebrew...... 3 Seminar locations vary by year and are CCREL 302 Religion and Culture in determined according to faculty expertise. the Middle East (CIW) ...... 3 Cross-cultural Designates Option 2: Summer Cross- The following courses may be selected cultural Seminars (3-6 weeks) as cross-cultural designates to fulfill the Summer seminars provide exposure to 9 SH: cross-cultural contexts for 3-6 weeks. A BIOL 161 Food and Population . . . 3 three-week experience comprises the core *BIOL 191 Physical Anthropology . . 3 experiential course. Six week seminars BUAD 441 International Business. . .3 include a second 3 SH course. The stu- *CMUS 201 Topics: World Music. . .3 dent elects complementary courses (see ECON 401 Economic Development. .3 the following list of cross-cultural des- *ECON 411 International Economics. 3 ignates) to complete the required 9 SH. GEOG 231 Cultural Geography. . . 3 Cross-cultural seminars scheduled for HIST 181 The Global Past I: summer 2013 include: Prehistory to 1500...... 3 HIST 182 The Global Past II: Bolivia and the Galapagos Islands 1500 to the Present...... 3 (6 SH) *HIST 212 History of Latin America . 3 CCSSC 201 Cross-cultural Social *HIST 222 African-American History. 3 Science...... 3 *HIST 251 History of Africa. . . . .3 CCENV 211 Environmental *HIST 371 History of Asia . . . . . 3 Sustainability of the Andean Region.3 *HIST 432 History of the Middle East.3 LANG 110 Elementary Arabic I . . . 3 Honduras (6 SH) LANG 130 Elementary Sesotho I . . .3 CCSSC 201 Cross-cultural Social LING 250 Introduction to Linguistics. 3 Science...... 3 *LING 360 Language Learning, Literacy, and Culture...... 3 LING 450 Methods of Language Teaching ...... 3 EMU Core • 29 LING 460 Practicum in TESOL. . . 3 Foreign Language LIT 210 Global Literatures I: Students complete one 3 SH course in Beginnings to 1500...... 3 a foreign language. A foreign language LIT 220 Global Literatures II: 1500- course may also serve as a cross-cultural 1800 ...... 3 designate. Course offerings are linked with LIT 230 Global Literatures III: 1800 to cross-cultural programs at EMU and may Present...... 3 include Arabic, French, Hindi, Sesotho, LIT 315 Allegiance, Identity, and and Spanish. Refer to Language and Peace...... 3 Literature for course descriptions. *MKTG 411 International Marketing...... 3 Community Learning Designates *POL 311 International Relations. . .3 Students complete one Community PXD 375 Globalization and Justice. . 3 Learning designate course. Community REL 223 World Religions ...... 3 Learning (CL) courses integrate at least *REL 323 Contemporary Culture. . .3 15 hours of experiential learning in a SOWK 360 Race and Gender. . . . 3 community setting. SPAN 110 Elementary Spanish I. . . 3 SPAN 120 Elementary Spanish II . . .3 ACTG 481 Accounting Internship. .1-3 SPAN 130 Accelerated Elementary *ART 397 Elementary School Art Spanish ...... 3 Methods [3 SH with practicum]. . 3 SPAN 210 Intermediate Spanish I. . .3 *ART 398 Secondary School Art SPAN 220 Intermediate Spanish II . . 3 Methods...... 3 SPAN 310 Spanish Conversation BIOL 219 Life Science Practicum. . .3 and Readings...... 3 *BIST 223 New Testament Studies: SPAN 320 Advanced Grammar and Gospels ...... 3 Composition...... 3 BUAD 441 International Business. . .3 SPAN 330 Immigration/Migration BUAD 481 Business Internship. . .1-3 Issues and Policies...... 3 *CHEM 285 Environmental SPAN 340 Spanish American Short Chemistry...... 4 Story in the 20th Century. . . . .3 CHST 312 Missiology...... 3 SPAN 350 Survey of Hispanic American CHST 451 Church Work Practicum. .3 Literature...... 3 CHST 473 Youth Ministry Practicum. 3 SPAN 360 Spanish for Health Care. . 3 COMM 391 Communication All courses in semester and summer Internship ...... 3-6 cross-culturals. CS 488 Computer Science Internship ...... 1-3 Other cross-cultural topics or area DIGM 251 Video Camera and Non- studies are offered periodically. linear Editing...... 3 *DIGM 453 Documentary Video Option 3: Washington Production...... 3 Community Scholars’ Center *DIGM 456 Live Event and Field (WCSC) Production...... 3 The Washington Community Scholars’ ED 101 Exploring Teaching. . . . . 2 Center (WCSC) provides students a ED 252 Learning, Motivation, and semester or 10-week summer experience Assessment PFE...... 3 exploring cultural diversity, career-build- ED 342 Reading/Diagnostic Reading . 2 ing internships, classes at area universities, EDS 331 Individualized Instruction. . 3 and connections between faith and voca- *HIST 222 African-American History. 3 tion in Washington, D.C. See pages 193- HIST 441 History Internship . . . 1-3 195 for more information. 30 • EMU Core LARTS 390, 391 Peer Tutoring and Literature (3 SH) to develop critical Practicum I and II (must enroll in 2 thinking. The Senior Seminar provides semesters for CL designate). . . . 2 opportunity for making connections LING 450 Methods of Language throughout the undergraduate experience. Teaching ...... 3 LING 460 Practicum in TESOL. . . 3 Natural Sciences LING 470 Internship...... 1-3 Natural Sciences coursework emphasizes *MUED 341 Elementary School scientific inquiry as a method for learn- Music...... 3 ing about life. *MUED 342 Secondary School Music. 3 BIOL 101 Biological Explorations. . .3 *MUED 412 Vocal Pedagogy. . . . .2 BIOL 112 Human Anatomy and *MUED 413 Piano Pedagogy . . . . 2 Physiology I...... 3 MUES 333 Chamber Ensemble. . . .1 BIOL 161 Food and Population . . . 3 NURS 426 Nursing and the Family BIOL 173 Concepts in Biology: Unity in the Community...... 3 and Diversity of Life ...... 4 NURS 431 Community Health. . . .4 *BIOL 191 Physical Anthropology . . 3 PE 301 Adapted Physical Education . .3 BIOL 242 Nutrition Fundamentals. . 3 PXD 431 Peacebuilding and *BIOL 451 Neuropsychology. . . . .3 Development Practicum . . . . 0-3 CHEM 102 Matter and Energy. . . .3 PSYC 203 Developmental Case Study. 1 PSYC 482, 483 Psychology Internship I CHEM 223 General Chemistry I . . .4 and II (must enroll in 2 semesters). .3 CS 110 Introduction to Computer REC 203, 204 Sophomore Recreation Science...... 3 Practicum...... 1 ENVS 181 Environmental Science . . 3 REC 403, 404 Senior Recreation *ENVS 201 Earth Science...... 3 Internship ...... 4 PHYS 251 University Physics I . . . .4 SOWK 101 Exploring Social Work. . 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences SOWK 430 Senior Practicum in Social Work...... 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences course- SPAN 310 Spanish Conversation and work develops problem-solving strate- Readings ...... 3 gies by inviting students to analyze and SPAN 330 Immigration/Migration respond to real world situations. Issues and Policies...... 3 BUAD 111 Exploring Business . . . .3 SPAN 360 Spanish for Health Care . .3 BUAD 221 Principles of Management. 3 SPAN 375 Civilization of Spain. . . .3 ECON 201 Survey of Economics . . .3 SPAN 410 Latin American Film . . . 3 ECON 211 Principles of SPAN 420 Latin American Novel . . .3 Microeconomics...... 3 SPAN 470 Internship...... 1-3 ECON 212 Principles of SUST 419 Environmental Macroeconomics...... 3 Sustainability Practicum...... 3 POL 101 Introduction to Politics . . .3 *THR 320 Theater and Justice . . . .3 *POL 201 Comparative Government . 3 WCSC 285 Internship Theory and PSYC 101 General Psychology. . . . 3 Practice (WCSC)...... 1 PSYC 202 Developmental Psychology. 3 WRIT 470 Internship...... 1-3 PSYC 221 Social Psychology. . . . .3 PXD 151 Exploring Conflict and Critical Thinking Peace...... 3 Students choose coursework from each *PXD 245 Environment and Society. .3 content area of Natural Sciences (3-4 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology . .3 SH), Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 SOWK 200 Social Behavior and SH), Creative Arts (1-3 SH), and History Diversity ...... 3

EMU Core • 31 SOWK 210 Social Stratification. . . .3 *THR 240 Stage Design and SOWK 300 The Family in Social Technology ...... 3 Context...... 3 *THR 280 Collective Theater. . . . 3 THR 281 Performance Practicum. .1-3 Creative Arts *THR 310 Playwriting and Students practice creative process through Screenwriting...... 3 experiential engagement with the arts. *THR 320 Theater and Justice . . . .3 THR 350 Technical Theater ART 111 Foundations of Design. . . 3 Practicum...... 1-3 ART 141 Drawing...... 3 THR 351 Stage Management *ART 181 Three-Dimensional Design. 3 Practicum...... 1-3 ART 251 Painting...... 3 WRIT 200 Introduction to Creative *ART 261 Papermaking...... 3 Writing ...... 3 *ART 262 Printmaking: Relief and WRIT 350 Prose Workshop. . . . . 3 Screen ...... 3 *WRIT 370 Poetry Writing. . . . . 3 ART 271 Ceramics ...... 3 *ART 397 Elementary School Art History and Literature Methods (Art Education). . . . 2-3 History and Literature coursework cul- *CHMUS 211 Music for the tivates analysis and empathic learning Congregation...... 3 across societies, political systems and cul- *CHMUS 431 Song of the Christian tures of all times. Church ...... 3 CMUS 101 Introduction to Music Theory...... 2 HIST 131 United States History to CMUS 114 Appreciating Music 1865 ...... 3 Making ...... 3 HIST 132 United States History 1865 *CMUS 201 Topics: World Music. . .3 to Present...... 3 DIGM 251 Video Camera and Non- HIST 181 Global Past I: Prehistory to linear Editing...... 3 1500 ...... 3 *MUED 341 Elementary School HIST 182 Global Past II: 1500 to the Music...... 2-3 Present...... 3 *MUED 342 Secondary School Music. 3 HIST 385 Monuments to Murals: MUES 321 ChoirWithoutBorders. . .1 Exploring Social Issues Through MUES 322 Chamber Singers. . . . .1 D.C.’s Public Art (WCSC) . . . . 3 MUES 331 Chamber Orchestra. . . .1 LIT 210 Global Literatures I: MUES 332 Wind Ensemble . . . . .1 Beginnings to 1500...... 3 MUES 333 Chamber Ensemble. . . .1 LIT 220 Global Literatures II: MUES 341 EMU Jazz...... 1 1500-1800...... 3 MUPS 2xx, 3xx Performance Studies.1-2 LIT 230 Global Literatures III: PE 136 Rhythmic Activities. . . . . 1 1800 to the Present...... 3 PHOTO 112 Digital Photography . . 3 LIT 310 Ecology and Science Fiction . 3 *PHOTO 241 Black and White LIT 315 Allegiance, Identity, Photography ...... 3 and Peace...... 3 *PHOTO 478 Documentary *THR 201 History and Traditions of Photography ...... 3 Early World Theater ...... 3 THR 101 Introduction to Theater Arts...... 3 *THR 120 Theater and Faith. . . . .3 THR 180 Acting I...... 3

32 • EMU Core Senior Seminar WCSC 485 Servant Leadership fulfills the EMU Core Senior Seminar require- This team-taught course provides an opportunity for students to reflect on ment for students who have earned 90 their life journeys and synthesize their SH prior to enrollment in WCSC. undergraduate experience as they con- sider their transition from EMU. The The following courses, offered Summer course focuses on identity formation, 2013, fulfill the Senior Seminar require- the process of being and becoming, and ment. finding voice. A chosen theme frames *REC 402 Wilderness Seminar . . . .3 volitional and reflective inquiry. CORE 401e: Senior Seminar, EastWest: Finding the Kingdom among the Senior Seminars for 2012-2013 include: Empires...... 2 CORE 401 Senior Seminar: Dealing with Suffering and Loss...... 2 CORE 401 Senior Seminar: Finding *Indicates courses offered in alternate years. One’s Way Home...... 2 CORE 401 Senior Seminar: Following Roots, Finding Wings...... 2 CORE 401 Senior Seminar: Seeing with the Self...... 2

EMU Core • 33 Applied Social Sciences

Faculty: he department of applied social sciences offers Jane Wenger Clemens majors in social work, peacebuilding and develop- Deanna Durham ment, and environmental sustainability. These programsT equip students to embody EMU’s mission to Terrence Jantzi Elroy J. Miller (program “follow Christ’s call to witness faithfully, serve compas- director, Social Work) sionately and walk boldly in the way of nonviolence and Gloria Rhodes (chair) peace.” Carolyn Stauffer The department fosters the development of gradu- ates committed to being catalysts for constructive social Majors: change. Operating from a strong social justice lens and a •Social Work cross- cultural perspective, the department prepares stu- •Peacebuilding and dents to engage professionally through reflective practice Development – a balance between action and reflection. All programs •Environmental within the department emphasize practical interaction Sustainability with with the local community, the church, the nation, and the concentrations in: world at large. -Environmental Science In addition to the three majors, the department also -Environmental and offers four supporting minors in environmental sustain- Social Sustainability ability, international development, peacebuilding, and sociology. The department strongly recommends that students: Minors: • strengthen their portfolios by adding a complemen- •Environmental tary minor in another subject area. Sustainability • participate in a semester-long cross-cultural experi- •International Development ence. •Peacebuilding • pursue competency through the intermediate level II •Sociology in a second language. • participate in the student organizations Peace Fellowship or Social Work Is People (SWIP).

Careers in the applied social sciences include social work, international and commu- nity development, environmental conservation and sustainable development, public sector social services, refugee and humanitarian assistance, and mediation and conflict transformation/resolution.

34 •Applied Social Sciences Major in Social Work Career opportunities for social work- EMU is accredited by the Council on ers include medical social work, substance Social Work Education which serves as and alcohol addiction recovery, adoption the national accrediting and standard- and foster care agencies, juvenile justice setting agency for both graduate and and corrections, domestic violence preven- undergraduate social work programs. tion, public sector social services, disaster EMU graduates qualify for Baccalaureate relief, mental health agencies, counseling in Social Work (BSW) licensure exams services, adult education, refugee pro- and for opportunities in Master of Social grams, residential geriatric facilities, day Work advanced standing programs. programs for the elderly or children, emer- The EMU social work program pre- gency family shelters, migrant education, pares students for baccalaureate-level half-way homes, judicial/court programs, social work practice with individuals, youth/child support, developmental dis- families, groups, organizations, and abilities support programs, rape crisis and communities within the context of the other hotline services, mediation, health various human service agencies and vol- and wellness agencies, and after-school untary services. The program’s emphasis care. on social justice and cross-cultural learn- ing in domestic and international venues The major consists of the following 67 SH: is distinctive. BIOL 101 Biological Explorations. . .3 The curriculum is generalist in nature ECON 201 Survey of Economics OR with opportunities for students to devel- ECON 212 Principles of op skills in particular areas through class Macroeconomics...... 3 projects, reading, electives, and selection MATH 140 Elementary Statistics . . .3 of field practicum settings. Social work POL 101 Introduction to Politics . . .3 positions require a broad liberal arts edu- PSYC 101 General Psychology. . . . 3 cation, multilingual capability, and com- PSYC 202 Developmental puter and other technical skills. Students Psychology...... 3 are encouraged to plan their educational PSYC 203 Developmental Case pursuits accordingly. Study...... 1 Students apply for admission into SOC 101 Introduction to the social work program during the fall Sociology...... 3 semester of their sophomore year. Transfer SOC 336 Methods of Social students make application during their Research...... 3 first semester of enrollment at EMU. The SOWK 101 Exploring Social Work. . 3 social work program does not grant credit SOWK 200 Social Behavior and for life experience or previous work expe- Diversity ...... 3 rience. Admittance to and continuance SOWK 210 Social Stratification. . . .3 in the social work program is contingent SOWK 220 Social Welfare History upon academic performance (a minimum and Philosophy ...... 3 of C- in all social work/sociology courses SOWK 310 Social Work Practice I . . 3 required in the major) as well as personal SOWK 330 Social Policy Analysis. . .3 qualities essential for working with people SOWK 360 Race and Gender. . . . .3 such as a value orientation consistent with SOWK 400 Social Work Practice II. . 3 the profession, sensitivity to needs of peo- SOWK 410 Social Work Practice III. . .3 ple, self-awareness, and a sense of personal SOWK 430 Senior Practicum in and global responsibility. Social Work...... 12 SOWK Elective (Topics selection). . .3

Applied Social Sciences • 35 Major in Peacebuilding Choose two of the following courses: and Development *PXD 261 Community and Conflict Analysis Techniques ...... 3 The peacebuilding and development PXD 311 Mediation and Conflict major combines theory and practice from Transformation ...... 3 a variety of academic disciplines to sup- *PXD 321 Group Dynamics and port the training and growth of peace- Facilitation ...... 3 building and development practitioners. Students learn experientially in practice Supporting Theory (9 SH) classes and in the field, developing skills and familiarity with tools and techniques Bible/Religion/Philosophy to prepare them for professional employ- Choose one of the following courses: ment. A required practicum, completed PXD 385 History and Philosophy of through the Washington Community Nonviolence...... 3 Scholars’ Center program in Washington, REL 334 Cultural Anthropology: DC, or in local or in other student-initi- Christianity and Social Change. . . 3 ated internships provides additional expe- THEO 323 Biblical Theology of Peace rience and opportunities for networking. and Justice...... 3 Graduates are prepared for careers Political Studies or graduate study in peacebuilding and Choose one of the following courses: development including community and *POL 201 Comparative Government. .3 international development, mediation *POL 311 International Relations. . . 3 and conflict transformation/resolution, *POL 401 Human Rights and Dignity. 3 peace and justice advocacy, community and collaborative peacebuilding, program Economics evaluation, city and regional planning, Choose one of the following courses: peace education, social services, research, *ECON 311 Contemporary Economic law, and social and public policy advo- Issues...... 3 cacy. ECON 401 Economic Development. .3 *ECON 411 International Economics. 3 A major in peacebuilding and development consists of 45-48 SH. Contemporary Topical Issues (6 SH) Core Theory (12 SH) Choose two of the following courses: PXD 225 Theories of Social Change. . 3 PXD 245 Environment and Society. . 3 PXD 235 Conflict, Violence and *PXD 331 Restorative Justice and Terrorism ...... 3 Trauma Awareness...... 3 PXD 345 Theories of Peacebuilding. . 3 PXD 375 Globalization and Justice . . 3 PXD 485 Theories of International Development ...... 3 Electives (6 SH) *HIST 321 Modernizing America Core Practice/Skills (12-15 SH) 1865-1940 ...... 3 PXD 431 Peacebuilding and *HIST 411 The History of Recent Development Practicum. . . . .0-3 America, 1941-present ...... 3 *PXD 451 Program Evaluation through PXD 151 Exploring Conflict and Peace.3 Qualitative Methods...... 3 PXD 499 Independent Study. . . .1-3 PXD 490/BIRE 444 Senior Capstone. .3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology . .3 SOC 336 Methods of Social Research (strongly encouraged)...... 3 SOWK 210 Social Stratification. . . .3

36 •Applied Social Sciences SOWK 360 Race and Gender. . . . .3 Development curriculum with the fol- *THEO 312 Topics in Christian lowing change: Theology ...... 3 Students are required to take all three *THR 320 Theater and Justice. . . . 3 of the following core practice/skills Any regional (or European) history courses (rather than choosing two out of courses...... 3 three): Any course already listed in PXD curriculum ...... 3 *PXD 261 Community and Conflict Analysis Techniques...... 3 Accelerated Program: PXD 311 Mediation and Conflict BA in Peacebuilding and Transformation...... 3 *PXD 321 Group Dynamics and Development to MA in Facilitation ...... 3 Conflict Transformation The accelerated program is a collabora- Once a candidate is accepted into the tion between EMU’s undergraduate graduate program, his/her fourth year department of Applied Social Sciences will include classes at both the under- and the graduate program of the Center graduate and graduate levels. Attendance for Justice and Peacebuilding. The pro- at the Summer Peacebuilding Institute gram is designed to award exceptional between the fourth and fifth years will be students both a BA in Peacebuilding and required, and the student will conclude Development and an MA in Conflict master’s degree requirements in the final Transformation through a five-year cur- (fifth) year. riculum. Further details are available from the Students should express interest in Peacebuilding and Development coor- the program during their first year as dinator and the Center for Justice and an undergraduate or as soon as possible Peacebuilding registrar or admissions so they can be assigned an advisor to coordinator. help plan their course of study. Non- traditional students who have previous Major in Environmental experience in the field but have not Sustainability completed an undergraduate degree are Terrence Jantzi and Gloria Rhodes, encouraged to consider this option. Advisors for Environmental and Social Students will formally apply to the Sustainability Concentration, Applied graduate program during their third year Social Sciences Department. of undergraduate studies. If admission is Doug Graber Neufeld and James Yoder, granted they will continue with the accel- Advisors for Environmental Science erated curriculum; if their application Concentration, Biology Department. is denied, they will continue with the standard undergraduate curriculum and The environmental sustainability major graduate with a BA. Students must have focuses on an interdisciplinary approach both a minimum GPA of 3.25 and a fac- to sustaining the quality of our natural ulty recommendation in order to apply. world with an emphasis on the interrela- tionships between the natural world and Curriculum humanity. The environmental sustain- The undergraduate curriculum for the ability major at EMU is designed around BA/MA accelerated program is the an understanding that effectively address- same as the standard Peacebuilding and ing the pressing environmental problems of our times demands a multifaceted

Applied Social Sciences • 37 approach that requires both depth in an Core Courses: Introduction to area of focus and breadth in understand- Sustainability (7 SH) ing the perspectives of different disci- BIOL 173 Concepts in Biology: Unity plines. Students gain depth by choosing and Diversity of Life...... 4 to concentrate on either natural science PXD 245 Environment and Society. . 3 or social science aspects of environmental sustainability while retaining breadth Core Courses: through coursework that combines essen- Integration (8 SH) tial elements from both social science and natural science to bring a holistic and *ENVS 328 Conservation Biology. . .3 integrated perspective. SUST 419 Environmental In addition, the environmental sus- Sustainability Practicum...... 3 tainability curriculum recognizes a bal- SUST 420 Environmental Sustainability ance between technical training and the Capstone Thesis...... 2 broad education of a liberal arts philoso- phy. Completion of the environmental Concentration: Environmental sustainability major equips students to and Social Sustainability work in fields of conservation, environ- This concentration focuses on the mental monitoring, agriculture, interna- social, economic, and political aspects tional development, alternative energy of environmental sustainability. The promotion and development, sustainable coursework in the various social sciences development, agricultural extension, prepares students to work on such issues environmental advocacy, and environ- as environmental advocacy, conservation mental education. In addition, the curric- and sustainable development, land use ulum prepares students for graduate work and degradation, environmental educa- in many areas related to sustainability. tion and agricultural extension, climate The curriculum for environmental change, waste management, and alterna- sustainability is conceptualized as three tive energy. stages. Students from both concentra- tions begin their coursework together Environmental and Social in two introductory courses that set the Sustainability supporting courses foundation for further work. Students required: (21 SH) then take a set of required and elective ECON 201 Survey of Economics . . .3 courses in their chosen concentration that ECON 300 Environmental gives depth in their area of focus with Economics...... 3 additional electives in the alternative con- PXD 151 Exploring Conflict and centration, which gives breadth to their Peace...... 3 understanding of sustainability. Finally, PXD 225 Theories of Social Change. .3 students from both concentrations come *PXD 261 Community and Conflict back together in a series of three courses Analysis Techniques...... 3 that serve to integrate the natural science PXD 375 Globalization and Justice. . 3 and social science perspectives of sustain- SOC 336 Methods of Social Research. 3 ability. Environmental and Social A major in environmental sustainability Sustainability electives consists of 48 SH. Choose a minimum of 6 SH from the fol- lowing list: ECON 211 Principles of Microeconomics...... 3

38 •Applied Social Sciences ECON 212 Principles of *CHEM 285 Environmental Macroeconomics...... 3 Chemistry...... 4 *ECON 311 Contemporary Economic OR Issues...... 3 *ENVS 345 Environmental Toxicology.3 ECON 401 Economic Development. .3 *ENVS 205 Environmental *ECON 411 International Economics. 3 Applications of GIS...... 3 GEOG 231 Cultural Geography. . . 3 MATH 240 Statistics for the Natural *HIST 321 Modernizing America 1865- Sciences...... 3 1940 ...... 3 *HIST 411 The History of Recent Environmental Science electives America...... 3 Choose a minimum of 6 SH from the *PXD 321 Group Dynamics and Environmental Science electives list on Facilitation...... 3 page 62. *PXD 331 Restorative Justice and Trauma Awareness...... 3 Environmental and Social *PXD 451 Program Evaluation through Sustainability electives Qualitative Methods ...... 3 Choose a minimum of 6 SH from the PXD 485 International Development . 3 Environmental and Social Sustainability SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology . .3 supporting courses and electives list above. SOWK 210 Social Stratification. . . .3 SOWK 360 Race and Gender. . . . 3 Minor in Environmental Environmental Science Electives Sustainability The minor in environmental sustainability Choose a minimum of 6 SH from the minor consists of 17-18 SH. Environmental Science supporting courses and electives list on page 62. BIOL 173 Concepts in Biology: Unity and Diversity...... 4 OR Concentration: Environmental ENVS 181 Environmental Science . . 3 Science *ENVS 328 Conservation Biology. . .3 This concentration focuses on the biologi- PXD 245 Environment and Society. . 3 cal and chemical aspects of environmental SUST 420 Capstone Thesis. . . . . 2 sustainability. The solid coursework in One course from each of the two con- natural sciences prepares students to work centrations’ core or electives list. . .6 on such issues as biodiversity and loss of species, pollution and toxicology, land Minor in International use and degradation, waste management, Development resource depletion and energy consump- This minor provides skills for working tion, climate change, and alternative agri- with groups, organizations, or commu- culture. nities with an emphasis on facilitation, mobilization, and empowerment. It is Envir