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HASTINGS COLLEGE Course Catalog 2019-2021 Photo by McKenna Lamoree Hastings College Catalog 2019-2021 HASTINGS COLLEGE 710 N. Turner Ave. Hastings, NE 68901-7621 Toll-free 800.532.7642 Special Notice The college reserves the right to change curriculum, course structure, calendar, graduation requirements and costs during the life of this catalog and without notice. For the most current version, go to hastings.edu/catalog. Hastings College is an equal opportunity employer and educator. For questions regarding Title IX and associated policies, contact: Kari Fluckey Title IX Coordinator Hastings College 710 N. Turner Avenue Hastings, NE 68901 hastings.edu/HCcares kfl[email protected] Hastings College Catalog 2019-2021 ii CONTENTS About Hastings College 1 Student Rights Under FERPA 280 Hastings College Mission 3 Grades, Transcripts, and Academic Dishonesty 282 Hastings Habits 4 Academic Progress 284 Accreditation 5 Transfer and Exam Credits 286 Federal Disclosure Information 6 Withdrawing from the College 292 Academic Calendar 7 Other Policies 293 Academic Program Options 8 Admissions 295 Academic Divisions and Departments 9 Financial Aid 297 Academic Programs 11 Financial Aid Offers 299 Overview 13 Institutional Charges - Refund Policy 300 CORE 17 Cost of Attendance 302 IDEAs 25 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Federal & State Financial Aid 303 Majors and Minors (see pp. iv-v for full list of major/minors) 43 Other Academic Programs 199 Directories 305 Course Descriptions 215 Board of Trustees 307 Faculty 309 Academic Policies 275 Administrative and Service Personnel 315 Degrees 277 Advising 278 Course Load and Classification 279 Hastings College Catalog 2019-2021 iii MAJORS Arts and Humanities Education and Social Sciences Math, Science, and Business Art - Studio/Digital 47 Communication Studies 103 Accounting 147 Art History 49 Community Health and Wellness 107 Biochemistry 149 Art Education PK-12 51 Criminology 109 Biology 151 Digital Design and Development 53 Education - Elementary K-8 119 Biology - Wildlife 153 English 55 Education - Secondary 121 Biology Education 7-12 155 Secondary English Education 7-12 57 Education - Special Education K-12 122 Business Administration 157 English Language Arts Education 7-12 59 Exercise Science 129 Business, Marketing, and Information Technology Education 6-12 163 History 65 Health and Physical Education PK-12 131 Chemistry 165 History Education 7-12 67 International Relations 131 Chemistry Education 7-12 167 History and Philosophy 69 Political Science 135 Computer Science 169 Music 73 Psychology 137 Economics 171 Music Education PK-12 77 Sociology 141 Finance 175 PHILOSOPHY (see History and Philosophy) Health Systems 177 Philosophy and Religion 79 Health Technology 179 Publishing 83 Marketing 183 RELIGION (see Philosophy and Religion) Mathematics 185 Social Science Education 7-12 87 Mathematics Education 6-12 187 Spanish 89 Pharmacy (partnership with Creighton) World Language: Spanish Education 7-12 91 189 Theatre 93 Physics 191 Physics Education 7-12 193 Science Education 7-12 197 Hastings College Catalog 2019-2021 iv MINORS Arts and Humanities Education and Social Sciences Math, Science, and Business Art - Studio/Digital 47 Communication Studies 103 Accounting 147 Art History 49 Criminology 109 Biology 151 English 55 Diplomacy and Negotiations 111 Business - AgriBusiness 159 French 61 Education - Early Childhood PK-3 125 Business - Construction Management 160 History 65 Education - English as a Second Language PK-12 126 Business - Culinary Arts Management Journalism 71 161 International Relations 133 Music 73 Business - Hospitality Management 162 Political Science 135 Music Performance 75 Chemistry 165 Psychology 137 Philosophy 81 Computer Science 169 Psychology and Sociology 139 Publishing 83 Economics 171 Sociology 141 Religion 85 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Strength and Conditioning 143 Management 173 Spanish 89 Human Resource Management 181 Theatre 93 Marketing 183 Theatre - Musical 95 Mathematics 185 Theatre Education 7-12 97 Physics 191 Writing 99 Science - General 195 Hastings College Catalog 2019-2021 v Chapter 1 About Hastings College Hastings College was founded in 1882 by Presbyterians who firmly believed that the life of the mind and the life of the spirit go hand-in-hand. They envisioned a college that would not only develop intellectual powers, but also encourage growth in spirit, character and service to the world. Honoring the historic Presbyterian commitment to excellence in educating the whole person, the college is dedicated to the best in the arts, sciences and culture. Hastings College is an accredited, private, coeducational college that offers a program of study based on the liberal arts. As a private institution, the College reserves the right to withhold or to suspend the enrollment of any student. Section 1 Hastings College Mission Hard work. Community. Immediate place and distant horizons. Drawing inspiration from our Great Plains home, our Presbyterian heritage, and our Liberal Arts history, Hastings College will graduate creative, curious and caring students equipped through exceptional teaching and deliberate mentoring to thrive as citizens of their local and global communities. About Hastings College 3 Section 2 Hastings Habits Radical Hospitality We don’t just say hello but instead WELCOME you in an authentic spirit of service and support to others. Active Citizenship We commit to making this place—our Hastings, our state, our world— better through our individual and collective actions, and that to do this well we must listen as much as we must do. Care of All Things Our abundance of time, talents, treasure and people is a gift to shepherd so that we may change lives. Civil Candor Honesty with humility, candor without intentional hurt— we communicate directly knowing that in seeking truth, we seek a shared good A Creative Spirit We value the worth of ideas and only from scrutiny and debate can we create what comes next. About Hastings College 4 Section 3 Accreditation Hastings College is a corporation organized under the laws of Nebraska with a graduates also are eligible for membership in the American Association of self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. It has authority to carry on academic work, University Women. grant degrees, and perform the usual functions of a standard four-year liberal arts The College holds membership in the National Association of Schools of college. It is authorized by the State Department of Education to prepare teachers Music, the Council of Independent Colleges, the Association of Presbyterian for certification for the elementary and secondary public schools. The College is Colleges and Universities, the Council of Independent Nebraska Colleges, and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) through a covenant relationship. numerous other educational organizations. The Board of Trustees meets several times a year to consider College policies. The Teacher Education program at Hastings College is accredited by the Recognized by educational accrediting agencies as a standard four-year Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on both the college of liberal arts, Hastings College is accredited by the Higher Learning elementary and secondary levels. Any student wishing to review the institution’s Commission and a member of the North Central Association accreditation file is welcome to do so at the Vice President for Academic Affairs’ (ncahigherlearningcommission.org, 800.621.7440). Its credits are accepted by the office. University of Nebraska and by state departments of education. Its graduates are regularly accepted to full graduate standing by leading American universities. Its About Hastings College 5 Section 4 Federal Disclosure Information Federal regulation requires that certain information be made available to students on request: Graduation Rates beginning with 1991 entering students, Campus Crime statistics, and Equity in Athletics statistics. The statistics are available at www.hastings.edu/consumer or by contacting Dr. Lisa Smith, Dean of Student Engagement ([email protected]). About Hastings College 6 Section 5 Academic Calendar Starting in Fall 2019, Hastings College will transition to a modified block schedule. Fall Semester Block 1 - 2 weeks Block 2 - 7 weeks Block 3 - 7 weeks Spring Semester Block 4 - 7 weeks Block 5 - 2 weeks Block 6 - 7 weeks In a 2-week block, students will take one course (usually 2 credits). In a 7-week block, students will take one or two courses (4-8 credits total). In a semester, full-time students will take 12-18 credits. About Hastings College 7 Section 6 Academic Program Options Hastings College students have three options for completing their course of SUMMER SESSION study: the Hastings College Academic Program, the Personalized Program, and the Honors Program. To make up for lost time, or reduce their course loads during the long semesters, students may wish to take advantage of the small classes and the more relaxed atmosphere of the summer session, which takes place during June and July. ACADEMIC PROGRAM OF STUDY Independent study projects are also available. Details about the summer session Most Hastings College students complete the Hastings College Academic may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office. Hastings College students who wish Program, which includes at least one recognized major field, minor field, to study at another institution during the summer should clear their transfer work interdisciplinary minor, and a core of general education