Centenary College of Louisiana Undergraduate Catalogue 2021-2022 Centenary College is an equal opportunity educational institution. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation, in the administration of its educational policies, recruitment or admission of students, scholarship, grant or loan programs, athletic or other College administered programs, employment procedures, training programs, promotion policies or other related personnel practices. The College’s designated coordinator for compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Internal Revenue Service is the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The College designates a coordinator for compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. The College follows the guidelines for records established by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (1974). This catalogue presents information regarding admission requirements, courses, degree, major and general education requirements, tuition, and fees. The information is as accurate as possible at the time of publication. Changes, however, will be made to this catalogue over time. Such changes will be publicized through normal channels and included in the catalogue of the following printing. An updated catalogue including any addendums is available at https://www.centenary.edu/academics/academic-catalogue/. 2 | WELCOME Centenary College of Louisiana Welcome to Centenary College Dear Student, I am pleased to be able to introduce the Catalogue of Centenary College of Louisiana. Its official purpose is to serve as the document of record for the offerings of the College. But I encourage you to see it as much more than that. It is a landscape painting. Here is the broad picture of what Centenary has to offer. It is a canvas that extends across many academic disciplines from the sciences through the social sciences and professions to the humanities and fine arts. And like a painting by Pieter Bruegel (or Richard Scarry!), when you look closely you will find many people doing many interesting things within the landscape. It is certainly a map. Here you will find the specific paths you will need to follow on your journey to your degree. While there are many ways to complete the trip successfully, we want to make sure you don’t get lost! It is a travel guide. As you make this journey, there will be opportunities that you might not be aware of. Electives will give you a chance to explore topics and activities far afield from your major. The possibility of studying in other cities or countries is here. Be sure to explore the areas that may not be directly on your chosen path. It is a tapestry. There are bright threads that run through and are woven together to make the Centenary experience. The Trek program integrates your classroom experiences with opportunities to learn and serve in the community. Themes of Credo, Challenge, Community, Career, and Culture flow through our lives together. It is an almanac. Need some basic facts about the College and the people that make it up? The catalogue is always a good place to start. We are proud of our faculty and staff, and of our history as the oldest chartered private liberal arts college west of the Mississippi. We are already planning our bicentennial celebration in 2025! It is, finally and perhaps surprisingly, a snapshot. This is where Centenary is at this time and place. Even in the relatively short portion of the College’s almost 200 years that you will be here, Centenary will change and adapt to the demands of the world around us. The liberal arts education you receive here will prepare you to do that, too, and to do it in a way that allows you to live out your own personal calling into a fulfilling, meaningful life. On behalf of the entire Centenary community, I look forward to our journey together. Forward, Centenary! Christopher L. Holoman President 3 | TABLE OF CONTENTS Centenary College of Louisiana Table of Contents Welcome 2 Foreign Languages 96 Academic Calendar 4 Gender Studies Minor 101 The Centenary Experience 6 Geology 103 Life on Campus 10 History 106 Admission 14 Legal Studies Minor 111 Expenses and Financial Aid 21 Mathematics 113 Academic Regulations 31 Museum Management 116 Degree Requirements 38 Music 117 Academic Honors and Organizations 41 Neuroscience 123 Degree Offerings 46 Philosophy 125 Pre-Professional Offerings 47 Physics Minor 127 Political Science 108 COLLEGE OFFERINGS Psychology 129 Accounting 66 Religious Studies 134 Art and Visual Culture 50 Sociology 137 Biochemistry 56 Theatre 140 Biology 57 Trek 143 Business Administration 61 Wellness and Athletics 145 Chemistry 70 Enrichment Opportunities 146 Communication Arts Program 73 Faculty 148 Computer Science Minor 80 Endowed Chairs 152 Cross-Disciplinary Studies 82 Professors Emeriti 154 Economics 68 Board of Trustees 156 Education 83 Administration 157 Engineering 88 Index 159 English 90 Environment and Society Minor 95 4 | ACADEMIC CALENDAR Centenary College of Louisiana Academic Calendar 2021-2022 FALL SEMESTER AUGUST TERM 2021 Residence Halls: Move in for students enrolled in August Term Fri. July 30 Dining services open for students enrolled in August Term 5:00 p.m. Fri. July 30 Class work begins 8:00 a.m. Mon. Aug. 2 Last day for enrolling, adding courses, or changing sections Noon Tues. Aug. 3 Last for dropping courses or changing enrollment status 4:00 p.m. Mon. Aug. 16 Campus-Wide Meeting 11:00 am Thurs. Aug. 19 Faculty Development Day TBD Class work ends Noon Sat. Aug. 21 August Term final grades due Noon Fri. Aug. 27 FALL TERM 2021 Registration Thurs.-Fri. Aug. 19-20 Residence Halls: Move in for new and returning students Sun. Aug. 22 Dining services open for all students Class work begins 8:00 a.m. Mon. Aug. 23 President’s Convocation* 11:00 a.m. Tues. Aug. 24 Last day for enrolling, adding courses, or changing sections Noon Tues. Aug. 31 Labor Day Holiday (Brunch and dinner services only) Mon. Sept. 6 Last day for removing incomplete grades from preceding Spring, Noon Fri. Oct. 1 May, Summer terms Fall Break begins (Dining services close at 7:00 p.m.) 4:00 p.m. Fri. Oct. 8 Dining services open 5:00 p.m. Sun. Oct. 17 Classes resume 8:00 a.m. Mon. Oct. 18 Mid-term grades due Noon Wed. Oct. 20 Last day for dropping courses or changing enrollment status 4:00 p.m. Wed. Nov. 3 Thanksgiving Break begins (Dining services close at 7:00 p.m.) 9:30p.m. Tues. Nov. 23 Dining services open 5:00 p.m. Sun. Nov. 28 Classes resume 8:00 a.m. Mon. Nov. 29 Christmas Candlelight Service Fri. Dec. 3 Preparation Week Mon.-Fri. Dec. 6-10 Class work ends 4:00 p.m. Fri. Dec. 10 Exams Mon.-Fri. Dec. 13-17 Dining services close 7:00 p.m. Fri. Dec. 17 Residence Halls close 9:00 a.m. Sat. Dec. 18 Final Grades due Noon Tues. Dec. 21 *President’s Convocation – The 9:45–11:00 a.m. Classes need to be dismissed no later than 10:30 a.m. Instructors for classes that start at 12:00 p.m. should inform their students ahead of time what time class will convene. 5 | ACADEMIC CALENDAR Centenary College of Louisiana SPRING SEMESTER SPRING TERM 2022 Registration Thurs.-Fri. Jan. 6-7 Move in for new students and dining services open Fri. Jan. 7 Move in for returning students and dining services open Sun. Jan. 9 Class work begins 8:00 a.m. Mon. Jan. 10 MLK Day Holiday (Brunch and dinner services only) Mon. Jan. 17 Last day for enrolling, adding courses, or changing sections Noon Wed. Jan. 19 Founders' Day Convocation** 11:10 am Thurs. Feb. 17 Last day for removing incomplete grades from preceding August, Noon Fri. Feb. 18 Fall terms Mid-term grades due Noon Fri. Feb. 25 Mardi Gras Break begins (Dining services close at 7:00 p.m.) 4:00 p.m. Fri. Feb. 25 Dining services open 5:00 p.m. Sun. Mar. 6 Classes resume 8:00 a.m. Mon. Mar. 7 Last for dropping courses or changing enrollment status 4:00 p.m. Fri. Mar. 18 Easter Holiday begins 8:00 p.m. Thurs. Apr. 14 Classes resume 8:00 a.m. Mon. Apr. 18 Research Conference (No Classes) Thurs. Apr. 21 Preparation Week Mon.-Fri. Apr. 25-29 Class work ends 4:00 p.m. Fri. Apr. 29 Exams Mon.-Fri. May 2-6 Senior final grades due Noon Wed. May 4 Honors Convocation Fri. May 6 Baccalaureate and Commencement 10:30 a.m. Sat. May 7 Residence Halls: Move out for all students not enrolled in May 5:00 p.m. Sat. May 7 Term Dining services close for students not enrolled in May Term 7:00 p.m. Sat. May 7 All other final grades due Noon Wed. May 11 MAY TERM 2022 Registration Fri. May 6 Dining services open for students enrolled in May Term Sat. May 7 Class work begins 8:00 a.m. Mon. May 9 Last day for enrolling, adding courses, or changing sections Noon Tues. May 10 Last for dropping courses or changing enrollment status 4:00 p.m. Tues. May 17 Class work ends Fri. May 27 Dining services close 7:00 p.m. Fri. May 27 Residence Halls: Move out for students completing May Term 9:00 a.m. Sat. May 28 Final grades due Noon Wed. June 1 **Founders’ Day – The 9:45 a.m.–11:00 a.m. class cancelled. Start of the 12:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m.