Commitment to Diversity • 1 Commitment to Diversity Millikin University is committed to creating a campus culture that respects and values diversity. At Millikin, diversity is seen in broad terms, including race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and age. Through the recruitment of diverse students, staff, faculty, and administrators and by creating an environment that values diversity, Millikin seeks to provide an engaged learning community in which diversity enhances the total educational experience. Millikin University is committed to: Creating a diverse campus population, Fostering a campus atmosphere where diversity is valued, and Generating a campus learning community that embraces diversity. Millikin continually develops policies and procedures and allocates resources in ways consistent with these commitments. It is the policy of Millikin University to afford equal opportunity for all persons without distinction or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or age. Any person having inquiries concerning Millikin University’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI or section 504, may contact the Vice President for Business and Finance at Millikin University. Inquiries concerning Title IX may be directed to the NCAA Compliance Officer & Senior Women’s Administrator. Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education regarding the institution’s compliance with regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX or section 504. Contact Information Prospective students may write or call for information about admission procedures, financial aid, housing and/or other opportunities to: Millikin University, Office of Admission, 1184 West Main Street, Decatur, IL 62522. Telephone: 217-424-6211. Millikin’s toll-free number is 1-800-373-7733. Internet address: http://www.millikin.edu/admission Disclaimer Programs, policies, costs and procedures outlined in this catalog are subject to change without notice. If you are a person with a disability and require any auxiliary aids, services or accommodations, please contact the University so that we may discuss your accommodation needs. The Office of Admission’s TDD (telephone device for the deaf) phone number is 217-420-6647. 2 • Table of Contents Table of Contents University Calendar for Traditional Program ..............................................................................................................................................3 Academic Majors and Degrees ....................................................................................................................................................................4 The Millikin Education ................................................................................................................................................................................5 Millikin Program of Student Learning (MPSL) ......................................................................................................................................6 PACE (Professional Adult Comprehensive Education) ..........................................................................................................................7 University Studies Requirements (traditional program) .........................................................................................................................8 Admission, Expenses, and Financial Aid ..................................................................................................................................................11 Graduation Requirements ..........................................................................................................................................................................20 Academic Regulations and Grade System .................................................................................................................................................22 College of Arts and Sciences .....................................................................................................................................................................34 Behavioral Sciences (Human Services, Psychology & Sociology) ......................................................................................................36 Biology ..................................................................................................................................................................................................39 Chemistry ..............................................................................................................................................................................................44 Communication .....................................................................................................................................................................................46 English ...................................................................................................................................................................................................48 History and Social Science Education ...................................................................................................................................................51 Human Services .....................................................................................................................................................................................52 Interdepartmental Major ........................................................................................................................................................................52 Mathematics (Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Education) ............................................................................................................53 Modern Languages (French, Italian & Spanish) ...................................................................................................................................55 Philosophy .............................................................................................................................................................................................56 Physics ...................................................................................................................................................................................................57 Political Science ....................................................................................................................................................................................59 College of Fine Arts ...................................................................................................................................................................................61 Art ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................62 Music .....................................................................................................................................................................................................65 Theatre & Dance ...................................................................................................................................................................................72 College of Professional Studies .................................................................................................................................................................77 Exercise Science and Sport ...................................................................................................................................................................77 School of Education ..............................................................................................................................................................................82 Early Childhood ...........................................................................................................................................................................85 Elementary ...................................................................................................................................................................................86 School of Nursing ..................................................................................................................................................................................91 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) ........................................................................................................................................92 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) ...........................................................................................................................................95 Tabor School of Business ........................................................................................................................................................................101 Accounting ..........................................................................................................................................................................................104 Management