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Degree Options | Page 28 Table of Contents Major Fields of Study | Page 28 The College | Page 4 Minor Fields of Study | Page 28 Mission Statement | Page 4 Courses of Study | Page 29 For More Information: Contact List | Page 4 Pre-Professional Programs | Page 29 Policies Disclaimer | Page 5 Pre-Ministry Preparation | Page 29 Accreditation | Page 5 Concentrations | Page 29 A Brief History of Lyon College | Page 5 International Education | Page 30 Liberal Arts Education | Page 8 Study Abroad Exchange Programs | Page 30 Liberal Arts Education Principles at Lyon College | Page 8 Other Study Abroad Opportunities | Page 31 Lyon’s Liberal Arts Curriculum | Page 9 Nichols Travel Courses | Page 32 Mission of Lyon’s Core Curriculum | Page 9 The Washington Center Internships | Page 33 Core Curriculum Requirements | Page 11 Courses of Study | Page 34 COR 100: Year One | Page 14 Anthropology | Page 35 Rules Governing Proficiency Requirements | Page 15 Art | Page 40 Academic Rules and Regulations | Page 17 Biology | Page 50 Criteria for Graduation | Page 17 Business Administration | Page 60 Advanced Standing | Page 18 Celtic Studies | Page 68 Advanced Standing by Examination | Page 18 Chemistry | Page 71 Advanced Standing for International Baccalaureate | Page Computer Science | Page 79 18 Core Courses | Page 85 Transfer Credit | Page 18 Data Science | Page 86 Advanced Standing for Military Service | Page 19 Economics | Page 97 Academic Credit Hour Policy | Page 19 English | Page 104 Student Course Loads | Page 19 Exercise Science Major | Page 113 Student Registration | Page 20 Film and Media Studies | Page 121 Courses Changed or Dropped | Page 20 Foreign Language: Latin | Page 124 Withdrawal from College | Page 20 French | Page 125 Student Leave of Absence | Page 21 Health-Related Concentrations | Page 131 Independent Study | Page 21 History | Page 150 Directed Study | Page 21 Honors Fellows Program | Page 158 Student Classification | Page 22 Interdisciplinary Course Offerings | Page 162 Class Attendance | Page 22 International Studies | Page 163 Grades | Page 22 Journalism | Page 165 Incomplete Grades | Page 23 Mathematics | Page 168 Grade Point Averages | Page 23 Military Science | Page 174 Grade Reports | Page 23 Music | Page 178 The Dean’s List | Page 24 Non-Disciplinary Science | Page 188 Graduation with Honors | Page 24 Outdoor Leadership | Page 189 Academic Probation | Page 24 Physical Education | Page 194 Academic Suspension | Page 25 Physics | Page 198 Confidentiality of Records | Page 26 Political Science | Page 202 Exceptions to Academic Policies | Page 27 Pre-Professional Programs | Page 208 Disability Services | Page 27 Psychology | Page 212 Transcript Requests | Page 27 Religion and Philosophy | Page 221 Graduation Rates | Page 27 Spanish | Page 230 2 Lyon 2020-21 Catalog The Teacher Education Program | Page 235 Payment of Student Accounts | Page 275 Theatre Arts | Page 248 Payment Plan Enrollment Deadlines | Page 275 Campus Life | Page 255 Refund Policies | Page 276 The Honor and Social Systems | Page 256 Scholarships and Financial Aid | Page 277 The Lyon College Honor Pledge | Page 256 Applying for Financial Aid | Page 277 Residence Life | Page 257 Financial Aid Eligibility | Page 278 Edwards Commons | Page 257 Some General Rules About Scholarship Maintenance | Page 278 Campus Organizations | Page 257 Lyon Scholarship Maintenance Requirements | Page 279 Greek System | Page 258 Financial Aid Rules and Procedures | Page 281 Honor Societies | Page 258 Aid Programs of the State of Arkansas | Page 285 Student Government | Page 258 Federal Financial Aid Programs | Page 285 Outdoor Program | Page 259 Satisfactory Academic Progress for Students with Federal Campus Ministry | Page 259 Assistance | Page 287 Student Publications | Page 259 Aid from Private External Sources | Page 289 The Scottish Heritage Program | Page 259 Disbursement of Aid | Page 290 Opportunities in Music | Page 260 Verification of ederF al and State Aid Awards | Page 290 Opportunities in Theatre | Page 260 Return of Aid | Page 290 Cultural Events | Page 261 College Directory and Reference | Page 291 Athletics | Page 262 Board of Trustees | Page 291 Intercollegiate Athletics | Page 262 Teaching Faculty | Page 292 Intramural Athletics | Page 262 Emeritus Faculty and Administrators | Page 297 Student Life | Page 263 Endowed Faculty Positions | Page 299 Career Development Center | Page 263 Administration | Page 301 Counseling | Page 263 Honorary Degree Recipients | Page 302 Health and Wellness | Page 264 Awards | Page 306 Testing | Page 265 Faculty Awards: The Lamar Williamson Prize for Faculty Campus Safety | Page 265 Excellence | Page 306 TRIO Programs | Page 265 Student Awards: The Charles H. Coffin Scholarship Medal Admission and Financial Aid | Page 266 | Page 309 Admission to Lyon College | Page 266 Historical Records | Page 311 Categories of Entrance into Lyon College | Page 267 The Lyon College Campus | Page 313 Application Procedures | Page 267 Academic Buildings | Page 313 Enrollment Procedures | Page 270 Athletic Facilities | Page 314 Early Admission | Page 270 Residence Halls | Page 314 TEC | Page 271 Administrative and Support Facilities | Page 315 Articulation Agreements | Page 271 Other Facilities | Page 316 High School Concurrent Opportunity | Page 271 Academic Calendar | Page 317 Financial Information | Page 272 2020-21 Academic Calendar | Page 318 Other Fees and Deposits | Page 273 3 Lyon 2020-21 Catalog The College Mission Statement Founded in 1872, Lyon College is a four-year college of the liberal arts and sciences associated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The following is the mission statement of the College: A selective, independent, undergraduate, residential teaching and learning community affiliated with the esbPr yterian Church (U.S.A.), Lyon College offers a challenging curriculum centered on the liberal arts, guided by an honor system and coordinated with co-curricular programs, all fostering the critical, creative thought and ethical, spiritual growth that will prepare students for fulfilling personal and professional lives committed to lifelong learning and service. For More Information: Contact List For More Information If you need information not included in this catalog, we welcome your questions. You may address inquiries to the offices indicated below. Also listed are the campus location and direct-dial telephone number of each office.or F topics not listed, please contact the office of communications for referral. Telephone: 870.307.7000 TDD Number: 870.307.7366 Fax: 870.307.7001 Website: www.lyon.edu Academic Program Office of Academic Services and oPr vost, Lyon Building, 870.307.7332 Admission Office of Enrollment Services, Welcome Center, 870.307.7250 Toll-free 1.800.423.2542 Alumni Affairs Office of Alumni andar P ent Services, Nichols Administration Building, 870.307.7527 Athletics Office of the Athletic Director, Becknell Gymnasium, 870.307.7220 Career Development Office Edwards Commons, 870.307.7227 4 Lyon 2020-21 Catalog Financial Aid Office of Financial Aid, Admission Center, 870.307.7257 Finances and Fees Business Office,icho N ls Administration Building, 870.307.7322 Gifts and Bequests Office of Institutional Advancement, Nichols Administration Building, 870.307.7211 President’s Office Office of the esident,Pr Nichols Administration Building, 870.307.7201 Scheduling Campus Events Facilities Use Manager, Nichols Administration Building, and On-Campus Calendar Administrator, 870.307.7325 Student Life Office of the Dean of Students, Edwards Commons, 870-307-7314 Transcripts To request a transcript, call 870.307.7204 Policies Disclaimer The courses, regulations, and fees that appear in this catalog are announcements. They do not represent contractual obligations of Lyon College, which reserves the right to change courses, fees, room and board charges, and general academic regulations without notice, should circumstances warrant in the judgment of the College. Courses listed in this catalog may not be available every year. An official list of courses will bev a ailable before the beginning of each term. Accreditation Lyon College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504, 800-621-7440). Its teacher education curriculum is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (2010 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036-1023, 202-466-7496) and approved by the Arkansas State Department of Education. The College is approved by the State Approving Agency for Veterans’ Training (a division of the State Department of Education). It is a member of the Council on International Education Exchange. A Brief History of Lyon College Founded in 1872, Lyon College (then Arkansas College) is the oldest college in Arkansas. Originally located on the “downtown” block the First Presbyterian Church of Batesville now occupies, the College remained under the leadership of the Long family for much of its first 5 Lyon 2020-21 Catalog four decades. The Reverend Isaac J. Long served as president from the College’s founding until his death in 1891, and his son, Eugene R. Long, served two terms as president from 1891 to 1895 and 1897 to 1913. From its beginning the College was co-educational and remained dedicated to a classical course of study into the early 20th century. The College expanded after World War I when administrators purchased land in the East End Heights section of town, later known as the middle campus. The
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