Lincoln University 1985-87 Catalogue and Calendar On the covers and catalogue pages: The front and back covers of the 1985-87 Lincoln University Catalogue and Calendar depict a campus scene at the historic college in Chester County, PA, with its harmonious blend of renovated and modern structures. The renovated historic buildings shown (L-R) are: Amos Hall dormitory, Houston Hall dormitory, Vail Memorial Hall administrative building, and Cresson Hall dormitory. The photograph was taken by Jerome Harden, a former student. Additional photographs contained in the catalogue were taken also by Harden, campus photographer Milton Barbehenn, and others. Lincoln University, in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 and other Civil Rights laws, offers equal opportunity for admission and employment. Moreover, the programs and activities of the University are offered to all students without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, physical disability I o receive an application packet, or more information on the University, write: LINCOLN UNIVERSITY A commitment to quality education since 1854. of the Commonwealth System Lincoln University of High er Education Office of Admissions Lincoln University, PA 19352 Or call (in Philadelphia) WA 5-9440, or (215) 932-8300 Lincoln University 1985-87 Catalogue & Calendar Published by the Department of Public Relations and Publications Sam W. Pressley, Director (Special thanksalso to Mrs. Sophy H. Cornwell,and Mrs. Janet E. Robinson) ^ I 1-—. Jl Table of Contents 1985-87 Trimester Calendar 6 The University Introduction 10 Statement of Purpose i 11 History 11 Resources 13 Accreditation 14 The Program Admission 15 Entrance Examinations 16 Advanced Placement 16 Early Decision Plan 16 LASER Program 17 Foreign Students 17 Advanced Standing 17 Admission with the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree 18 "Project Good Neighbor" 18 Classification of Students 19 Readmission 20 Deposit 21 Testing of New Students 21 Late Registration 21 Summer Session 21 Tuition, Room, Board, and Other Charges Undergraduates 22 Graduates 22 Summer Session 23 Miscellaneous Fees 23 Non-Pennsylvania Students 23 Payment of Bills 25 Refund Policies 25 Transcript Policy 25 Room and Board Policy 26 Financial Aid Aid Programs Available 27 Scholarships .27 Prizes and Awards Humanities 30 Natural Sciences 31 Social Sciences 31 Prizes for Scholastic Standing 32 General Prizes 32 Scholarships 33 General Academic Information The Academic Year (see page 6-8) 2 University Regulations 35 Academic Regulations 35 Election of Courses 35 Independent Study 36 Requirements for Major and Minor Studies 36 Examinations 36 Grading System and Academic Standing 37 Dean's List 38 Requirements for Graduation 38 Policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid 39 Absences 40 Academic Probation and Suspension 41 Policy on Withdrawal from the University 42 General Regulations Governing Students Enrollment at the University 44 Guidelines 44 The Campus Buildings 52 Urban Education Foundation of Philadelphia 54 Dormitories 54 Housing Regulations 55 Personal Property Insurance 56 Student Life (General) Student Organizations and Clubs 57 Fraternities and Sororities 57 Facilities for Cocurricular and Student Activities 59 Campus Chaplain •.• 60 Religious Activities 61 Religious Organizations 61 Athletic, Physical Education and Recreation Program 63 Intercollegiate Athletic Activities 63 Intramural Sports 63 Support Programs and Services Freshman Studies Program 64 Honors Program 65 Career Services Center 66 Counseling Center 67 TIME Program (Act 101) 67 Trio Programs 67 Special Services Program (SPEED) 68 Upward Bound 68 Campus Centers and Agencies Health Center 69 Student Health Insurance Plan 69 Medical History and Health Evaluation Form 69 Computation Center 69 The University's Libraries Langston Hughes Memorial Library (main) (see page 52) Career Services Center's Occupational Library (see page 66) Music Library (see page 80) 3 International Programs 70 Historical Ties to Africa 70 Programs for Students and Faculty 71 Foreign Language Organizations and Clubs 72 Campus Activities 72 Lincoln's Diverse Student Body, Faculty and Staff 72 Institute for International Affairs 72 Programs of Study Engineering 74 Law 74 Medicine » 75 Public Service 76 Social Welfare and Human Services Careers 76 Teaching 76 Management, Accounting and Economics 77 General Science 77 Religion and Technology 78 Health, Physical Education, and Recreation 78 Recreation Major 79 Music and Music Education 79 Master of Human Services Program 80 Academic Departments Courses of Instruction I. The Humanities 82 II. The Natural and Mathematical Sciences 114 III. The Social Sciences 131 Master's Program 173 The Lincoln People Faculty 178 Administration 182 Alumni Association 185 Alma Mater '. 189 Trustees 190 Supplemental Information General Index 192 Directory for Correspondence with the University 191 How to Reach the University Inside Back Cover 5 The Trimester Calendar* Lincoln University's academic year consists of two 15-week terms, and two six-week summer sessions. The Fall Term begins in late August, the Spring Term early in January, and the Summer Sessions extend from the middle of May through the early part of August. FALL TERM, 1985 August 18 Sunday New Students Arrive August 18 -23 Sunday- New Students Orientation and Testing Friday August 21 Wednesday Faculty Conference August 23 Friday New Students—Registration August 25 Sunday Upperclassmen Arrive August 26 Monday Upperclassmen Registration August 27 Tuesday Classes Begin—8:00 A.M. September 2 Monday Holiday—Labor Day September 3 Tuesday Late Registration Fees Begin September 5 Thursday University Convocation September 10 Tuesday Last Day for Adding Courses October 14i-1- 8 Monday- Mid-Term Examinations Friday October 21 Monday Mid-Term Grades Due October 26 Saturday Homecoming October 28 Monday Last Day for Dropping Courses November 18-•22 Monday- Pre-registration for Spring '86 Term Begins Friday November 27 Wednesday Thanksgiving Recess Begins 8:00 A.M. December 2 Monday Thanksgiving Recess Ends 8:00 A.M. December 6 Friday Last Day of Classes December 9 •13 Monday- Final Exam Period Friday December 16 Monday Final Grades Due SPRING TERM, 1986 January 2 Thursday New Students Arrive January 5 Sunday Upperclassmen Arrive January 6-7 Monday- Registration Tuesday January 8 Wednesday Classes Begin 8:00 A.M. January 15 Wednesday Holiday—Martin Luther King Day January 22 Wednesday Last Day for Adding Classes February 24-28 Monday- Mid-Term Examinations Friday March 3 Monday Mid-Term Grades Due March 12 Wednesday Last Day for Dropping Classes March 27 Thursday Honors Day Convocation March 31-April 4 Monday- Pre-registration for Fall '86 Friday March 28 Friday Easter Holiday Begins 8:00 A.M. March 31 Monday Easter Holiday Ends 8:00 A.M. April 18 Friday Last Day of Classes April 21-25 Monday- Final Examinations Friday 6 April 28 Monday Final Grades Due May 4 Sunday Commencement 1st Summer Session, 1986 May 19 Monday Registration for Summer Session 1 May 20 Tuesday Classes Begin for Summer Session I May 26 Monday Holiday—Memorial Day June 21 Saturday Testing of New Students June 27 Friday End of Summer Session 1 2nd Summer Session, 1986 June 30 Monday Registration for Summer Session II July 1 Tuesday Classes Begin for Summer Session II July 4 Friday Holiday—Independence Day July 26 Saturday Business and Testing Day August 8 Friday Last Day of Summer Session II FALL TERM , 1986 August 17 Sunday New Students Arrive August 1 7-22 Sunday- New Students Orientation and Testing Friday August 20 Wednesday Faculty Conference August 22 Friday New Students—Registration August 24 Sunday Upperclassmen Arrive August 25 Monday Upperclassmen Registration August 26 Tuesday Classes Begin 8:00 A.M. September Monday Holiday September Tuesday Late Registration Fee Begins September Thursday University Convocation September Tuesday Last Day for Adding Courses October 3-17 Monday- Mid-Term Examinations Friday October 20 Monday Mid-Term Grades Due October 25 Saturday Homecoming October 29 Wednesday Last Day for Dropping Courses November 17-21 Monday- Pre-registration for Spring '87 Term Friday November 26 Wednesday Thanksgiving Recess Begins 8:00 A.M. December 1 Monday Thanksgiving Recess Ends 8:00 A.M. December 5 Friday Last Day of Classes December 8-12 Monday- Final Exam Period Friday December 15 Monday Final Grades Due SPRING TERM, 1987 January 2 Friday New Students Arrive January 4 Sunday Upperclassmen Arrive January 5-6 Monday- Registration Tuesday January 7 Wednesday Classes Begin 8:00 A.M. January 15 Thursday Holiday, Martin Luther King Day January 21 Wednesday Last Day for Adding Classes February 23-27 Monday- Mid-Term Examinations Friday 7 March 2 Monday Mid-Term Grades Due March 11 Wednesday Last Day for Dropping Classes March 26 Thursday Honors Day Convocation March 30-April 3 Monday- Pre-registration Friday April 16 Thursday Last Day of Classes April 17 Friday Easter Holiday Begins 8:00 A.M. April 20 Monday Easter Holiday Ends 8:00 A.M. April 20-24 Monday- Final Examinations Friday April 27 Monday Final Grades Due May 3 Sunday Commencement 1st Summer Session, 1987 May 18 Monday Registration for Summer Session I May 19 Tuesday Classes Begin for Summer Session I May 25 Monday Holiday—Memorial Day June 20 Saturday Testing New Students June 26 Friday End of Summer Session I 2nd Summer Session, 1987 June 29 Monday Registration for Summer Session II June 30 Tuesday Classes Begin for Summer Session II