1 2021-2022 Cottey College Academic Catalog Course Catalog
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course catalog 2021-2022 2021-2022 Cottey College Academic Catalog 1 INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................page 2 A Note to Cottey Students ..........................................................................................................................................page 3 Academic Year Calendars ...........................................................................................................................................page 4 Accreditation and Affiliation .......................................................................................................................................page 6 Contact Information ...................................................................................................................................................page 6 The College President’s Message ...................................................................................................................................................page 7 A Legacy of Excellence ................................................................................................................................................page 8 A Cottey Education .....................................................................................................................................................page 9 Mission, Vision, and Core Values ............................................................................................................................. page 10 Cottey College Honor Code. .................................................................................................................................... page 10 Student Learning Outcomes .................................................................................................................................... page 11 Admission ...................................................................................................................................................................... page 12 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................................................ page 15 Financial Matters ........................................................................................................................................................... page 18 Student Tuition & Fees ............................................................................................................................................ page 18 Withdrawal Refund Policy ....................................................................................................................................... page 20 The Campus and Student Life ........................................................................................................................................ page 21 Academic Programs ....................................................................................................................................................... page 26 The Serenbetz Institute ........................................................................................................................................... page 26 Baccalaureate Degree Programs ............................................................................................................................. page 27 Degree Requirements for Bachelor Degrees ........................................................................................................... page 27 Associate Degree Programs ..................................................................................................................................... page 29 General Education Requirements for All Degrees ................................................................................................... page 30 Program Offerings for Bachelor Degrees ................................................................................................................. page 33 Minor Offerings for Baccalaureate Students. .......................................................................................................... page 65 Degree Requirements for Associate Degrees .......................................................................................................... page 70 Certificate Offerings. ................................................................................................................................................ page 76 Academic Policies and Resources .................................................................................................................................. page 77 Academic Recognition ............................................................................................................................................. page 91 Departments and Courses ............................................................................................................................................. page 93 Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................................................. page 96 Special Courses ...................................................................................................................................................... page 139 Cottey College’s Endowed Funds ................................................................................................................................. page 141 Personnel Faculty ................................................................................................................................................................... page 147 Emeriti Faculty ....................................................................................................................................................... page 142 Administration and Staff ........................................................................................................................................ page 144 Governing Boards Board of Trustees .............................................................................................................................................. page 153 International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood ................................................................................................. page 153 Index ............................................................................................................................................................................ page 154 Campus Map ................................................................................................................................................................ page 156 2 2021-2022 Cottey College Academic Catalog A NOTE TO COTTEY STUDENTS Thank you for choosing Cottey College. At Cottey, our goal is to inspire you to create your own incredible future by becoming engaged with all aspects of your college education. Cottey’s commitment to our students is simple. We are committed to ensuring your success throughout your Cottey career and after – no matter where life will take you. The pages that follow comprise the official academic publication of the College and contain information about the curriculum, graduation requirements, student services, and academic rights and responsibilities of our students. We want you to gain a sense of Cottey’s commitment to our students and the unique environment of Cottey College in and out of the classroom. The Admission and Financial Aid section of this catalog outlines the steps necessary to become a Cottey Comet, spectacular and rare! For all that is beyond these pages, email us at [email protected], call us at 1-888-5-COTTEY or 1-888-526-8839, or visit us online at cottey.edu and in-person at 1000 W. Austin Blvd. Nevada, MO 64772. • Get to know current students • Cheer on the Comets at a free home game! • Take a tour • Sit in on a class • Meet your prospective professors • Spend the night in one of our residence halls • Sample the food. Don’t be a stranger. Be a sister! • Like us on Facebook.com/CotteyC • Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CotteyCollege • Tune in on our You Tube channel, CotteyEdu 2021-2022 Cottey College Academic Catalog 3 2021-2022 ACADEMIC CALENDAR August 20 Friday Residence Halls Open for New Students Only 20-23 Friday-Monday Orientation 21 Saturday Residence Halls Open for Returning Students 21 Saturday Opening Convocation 23 Monday Advising 24 Tuesday Classes Begin 31 Tuesday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Adding Classes September 3 Friday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Dropping Classes Without Notation of W on Transcript 6 Monday Labor Day; No Classes October 8 Friday Mid-Semester Break; No Classes Nov/Dec 3-8 Wednesday-Wednesday Advising; Registration for Spring 2022 November 17 Wednesday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Withdrawal From Classes 24-26 Wednesday-Friday Thanksgiving Break 29 Monday Classes Resume December 10 Friday Last Day of Classes 13-16 Monday-Thursday Final Exam Week 16 Thursday, 5 p.m. Winter Break Begins January 8 Saturday, 2 p.m. Orientation for New Students 10 Monday Class Changes, Registration for New Students, Classes Begin 17 Monday Martin Luther King Day; No Classes 18 Tuesday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Adding Classes 21 Friday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Dropping Classes Without