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This nondis- criminatory policy applies to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accord- ed or made available to students at the college and to the administration of educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, student employment and other college-administered programs. of the col- The greatest care and attention to detail is given to the preparation of the program catalog However, lege, and every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of its presentation in this policies, the college reserves the right in its discretion to make, at any time, changes affecting the college. fees, curricula or other matters required to carry out the objectives and purposes of the Association of Col- Agnes Scott College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern leges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, CA 30033-4097, telephone number 404 679-4501) degree. to award the bachelor of arts degree and the master of arts in teaching secondary English Contents Agnes Scott College at a Glance 4 Mission of Agnes Scott College 5 About Agnes Scott College 7 The Campus 8 Life on Campus n Admission 16 Irene K. Woodruff Scholars 21 Tuition and Fees 23 Financial Aid 26 Academic Program 30 Academic Policies 43 Academic Support Services 48 Academic Honors 50 International Education 53 Special Curricular Opportunities 59 Off-Campus Opportunities 63 Preparation for Professional and Graduate Schools 65 Post-Baccalaureate Programs 67 Courses of Study Africans Studies 76 Art 77 Atlanta Semester 79 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 80 Biology 81 Business Preparatory Program 84 Chemistry 84 Classical Languages & Literatures 86 Economics 88 Education 9° English 9 2 Environmental Studies 95 First-Year Seminars 96 Global Awareness 96 History 96 International Relations 99 Mathematics 100 Mathematics-Economics 102 Mathematics-Physics 102 Modern Foreign Languages & Literatures 102 Music 107 Philosophy 111 Physics & Astronomy 112 Political Science 114 Psychology 117 Religious Studies 118 Sociology & Anthropology 121 Theatre & Dance 123 Women's Studies 126 Physical Education and Athletics 129 Faculty 131 Administration 137 Board of Trustees 138 2005-2007 Academic Calendars 139 The Agnes Scott College Catalog 2005-2007 is published by Agnes Scott College, 141 E. College Ave., Decatur, CA 30030 • • • 2005 Agnes Scott College Phone: 404 471-6000 Toll free: I 800 868-8602 Fax: 404 471-6414 www.agnesscott.edu © Agnes Scott at a Glance Cross registration at 1 8 other colleges and universi- • Agnes Scott College is a highly selective, indepen- ties in metropolitan Atlanta dent national liberal arts college for women located in metropolitan Atlanta. Dual-degree program in engineering with Georgia • Enrollment: 1,000 students Institute of Technology Dual-degree program in nursing with • Students: representing 30 countries and 40 states Emory University • 100 percent of tenure-track faculty hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree. Dual-degree program in art and architecture with Washington University in St. Louis • Student-faculty ratio: 10.5 to 1 Exchange program with Mills College in Oakland, • Average class size: 15 Calif. • One-third of the student body from underrepresent- Army and Air Force ROTC at Georgia Tech ed groups Study-abroad programs include The Coca-Cola • 26 buildings on a 100-acre campus in a national Global Awareness Program, Global Connections historic district and International Student Exchange Program, which provides opportunities to study at more than 1 27 universities in 35 countries. 4 Agnes Scott College Catalog 2005-2007 Mission of Agnes Scott College ACNES SCOTT COLLEGE educates women to think residential campus, now prized for both its aesthetic deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and distinction and state-of-the-art facilities, has given social challenges of their times. all student generations a sense of place, purpose and responsibility. Student self-government under an • Agnes Scott College provides a dynamic liberal arts honor code has been a hallmark since 1906. A found- sciences curriculum of the highest standards so and ing member of many national and regional educational that students and faculty can realize their full cre- associations, Agnes Scott has been a member of Phi ative and intellectual potential. Beta Kappa since 1926. This tradition of educational leadership continues in the 21st century as the col- • Agnes Scott College fosters an environment in lege models new forms of undergraduate education for which women can develop high expectations for women, including innovative science and international themselves as individuals, scholars, professionals and programs,- language, technology and speaking through- citizens of the world. out the curriculum,- and linkages to Atlanta's university, • Agnes Scott College strives to be a just and inclu- business and cultural communities. sive community that expects honorable behavior, The Reformed tradition in which the college was encourages spiritual inquiry and promotes respectful created helped shape the intellectual, spiritual and dialogue across differences. ethical values affirmed to this day: individual inquiry, Adopted by the board oj trustees, August 2002 commitment to the common good, the importance of character formation and engagement with the world. FOUNDATIONS These are reflected in its motto from II Peter 1 -.5, "Now Agnes Scott College honors in its name the integrity add to your faith virtue,- and to virtue knowledge." and intellectual curiosity of Agnes Irvine Scott, a Scots- The college's charter commitment to provide "auspices Irish immigrant to the United States. Her son, Col. distinctly favorable to the maintenance of the faith and George Washington Scott, was the college's primary practice of the Christian religion" has broadened into benefactor, and the Rev. Frank Henry Gaines, minister a commitment to ensure that students, faculty and staff of Decatur Presbyterian Church, was the founding of many faiths and secular persuasions are full par- president. While their leadership extended into the ticipants in the life of the college. While Agnes Scott South the Presbyterian educational movement that continues to be related to the Presbyterian Church began with Princeton University, Agnes Scott was es- (U.S.A.), its board of trustees is an independent, self- tablished with a distinctive mission: to educate women perpetuating governing body. for the betterment of their families and the elevation of Widening the vision of its founders while remaining their region. Initially named the Decatur Female Semi- grounded in its original mission, Agnes Scott College nary in 1889 and renamed the Agnes Scott Institute in continues to provide women with an edge for achieve- 1890, the college was chartered as Agnes Scott College ment. Alumnae distinguish themselves in medicine, in 1906. science, education, ministry, the arts, law, politics, busi- The first institution of higher education in Georgia ness and community service. Since the early 1920s, the to receive regional accreditation, Agnes Scott College college has ranked in the top 10 percent of American dedicated itself from the beginning to the highest level colleges whose graduates complete Ph.D. degrees. The of "moral and intellectual training and education." 1 Its Agnes Scott student body has expanded to include emphasis on academic excellence and a rigorous liberal women who represent the diversity that is the United arts curriculum "fully abreast of the best institutions States and the world, women who are returning to of this country" 2 has always encouraged independent college to complete their degrees, and women and men thinking in an atmosphere for learning. The college's who seek the master of arts in teaching. The engage- Agnes Scott College Catalog 2005-2007 5 merit of the Agnes Scott community in the intellectual, A Commitment to Teaching and Learning cultural and social issues of its times represents both • To academic excellence, rigor and creativity that the proud history and the bright future of the college. engender the joy of learning. • To personal interaction between students and faculty 1 Charter, Decatur Female Seminary, Aug. 27, 1889 2 Agnes Scott Ideal, Frank H. Caines, 1889 with an emphasis on independent study and mentor- ing. Adopted by the board of trustees, August 2002 • To the utilization of wide-ranging pedagogical tech- niques and technologies. AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE VALUES • To an emphasis on collaborative learning. A Commitment to Women • To a holistic approach to education for women, A Commitment to the Liberal Arts acknowledging the primacy of intellectual develop- • To the experience of a broad range of liberal stud- ment, with opportunities for physical, social, cultural ies disciplines, including the humanities, fine arts, and spiritual development. natural and social sciences with significant depth in a • To perspectives within the liberal arts tradition that disciplinary or interdisciplinary major. are particularly significant for women. • To the liberal arts as the indispensable foundation for professional life. A Commitment to an Appreciation of Diverse Cultures • To curricula reflecting a wide range of original sources and scholarly critiques. • To a student body and a faculty who bring to Agnes Scott the diverse perspectives of their circumstances, cultures and backgrounds. • To respectful engagement with divergent ideas, phi- losophies and perspectives from all members of the college community. • To applied learning opportunities in local and inter- national communities. A Commitment to a Community that Values Justice, Courage and Integrity • To encourage the development of a spiritual commit- ment and a set of values that can serve as sources of vitality, meaning and guidance in the lives of students.
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