TE TE CATALOG A U 2013 / 2014 UNDERGRAD 2014 / 2013 2013 / 2014 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 701 College Road Lebanon, IL 62254 618-537-4481 www.mckendree.edu i Admissions MAKE Y UR MARK 2013 / 2014 UNDERGraDuate CATALOG 701 College Road Lebanon, IL 62254 618-537-4481 1-800-BEARCAT www.mckendree.edu ii Accreditations Illinois State Board Council for the Advancement McKendree University 2013/2014 Undergraduate Catalog Higher Learning Commission of Education and Support of Education of the North Central 100 N. 1st Street (CASE) Association of Colleges Springfield, IL 62777 and Schools 866-262-6663 Council of Independent 230 South LaSalle St. Colleges (CIC) Suite 7-500 Kentucky Approving Agency Chicago, IL 60604-1413 for Veterans’ Education Federation of Independent 800-621-7440 300 North Main Street Illinois Colleges and Versailles, KY 40383 Universities (FIICU) Commission on Accreditation 859-256-3235 of Athletic Training Education Illinois Campus Compact (CAATE) Kentucky Council (ILCC) 2201 Double Creek Drive on Postsecondary Education Suite 5006 1024 Capital Center Drive Illinois Virtual Campus Round Rock, TX 78664 Suite 320 512-733-9700 Frankfort, KY 40601 Kentucky Virtual Campus 502-573-1555 Commission on Collegiate National Association Nursing Education (CCNE) Memberships of Independent Colleges One Dupont Circle NW American Association and Universities (NAICU) Suite 530 of Colleges for Teacher Washington, DC 20036 Education (AACTE) National Association of 202-887-6791 Schools and Colleges of the American Association of United Methodist Church International Assembly Colleges of Nursing (AACN) (NASCUMC) for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) American Council National League for Nursing P.O. Box 3960 on Education (ACE) (NLN) Olathe, KS 66063 913-631-3009 Associated Colleges President’s Alliance for of Illinois (ACI) Excellence in Student Approvals & Licenses Learning and Accountability Illinois Board Association for Black Culture Centers (ABCC) Servicemembers of Higher Education Opportunity Colleges 431 East Adams (SOC) Consortium 2nd Floor Association for the Springfield, IL 62701-1404 Assessment of Learning in 217-782-2551 Higher Education (AALHE) Illinois Department Association of American of Veterans’ Affairs Colleges and Universities 833 South Spring Street (AAC&U) P.O. Box 19432 Springfield, IL 62794-9432 217-782-6641 McKendree University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and admits students of any sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin and age with all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded its students. In conformance with state and federal regulations, McKendree University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability, national and ethnic origin, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic, and other school administered programs. Students, employees, and faculty who believe they may have been discriminated against may contact the Compliance Officer at the University’s address or telephone (618) 537-6533. Services of the substance abuse prevention program administered by the Athletic Department are available to all officers, employees, and students of McKendree University. McKendree University is authorized under Federal Law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. Policies stated in this catalog are subject to change as required and as the institution deems appropriate. The statements contained herein are not to be regarded as an offer to contract. 1 Admissions Contents The University Mission ......................................................................................................................5 Admission ............................................................................................................................................15 Student Life .........................................................................................................................................25 Academic Programs & Policies......................................................................................................35 The McKendree Experience ...........................................................................................................59 General Education Program ..........................................................................................................61 Courses of Study College of Arts and Sciences ...................................................................................................71 Actuarial Science • Art • Art History • Art Education • Biochemistry • Biology • Chemistry • Computing (Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computational Science, Information Technology, and Interactive Media) • Creative Writing • Dance • Economics • English • Gerontology • History • Journalism • Mathematics • Music • Music Education • Organizational Communication • Philosophy • Physics (Engineering) • Political Science/ International Relations • Pre-professional Studies • Psychology • Religious Studies • Science Education • Social Science • Sociology • Spanish • Speech Communication • Theater School of Business ...................................................................................................................129 Accounting • Business Administration • Economics • Economics and Finance • Human Resource Management • Management • Marketing • Sport Management School of Education ................................................................................................................145 Initial Teacher Certification • Elementary Education • Secondary Education • Special Areas K-12 Education • Educational Studies School of Nursing & Health Professions ..........................................................................165 Athletic Training • Health and Wellness • Health Education • Nursing • Leadership in Sport and Exercise Science •Physical Education • Coaching • Sports Performance Interdisciplinary Majors & Minors ......................................................................................183 Engineering Transfer Program • Environmental Studies • Ethnic Studies • Gender Studies • Global Studies • Leadership Studies • Music Business • Occupational Therapy • Sport Management • Sport Psychology Additional Course Offerings ................................................................................................201 Aerospace Studies • Army ROTC • Domestic Study and Travel • Honors • McKendree Academic Support Center • Study Abroad • University 101, 201, and 202 Course Descriptions ......................................................................................................................208 Board of Trustees ............................................................................................................................278 Board Members ...............................................................................................................................278 Current Honorary and Trustee Emeritus ................................................................................279 Alumni Board ...................................................................................................................................279 University Administration ...........................................................................................................280 Current Emeriti Administrators and Faculty .........................................................................283 Faculty ................................................................................................................................................283 Endowed Scholarships & Funds ................................................................................................288 Index ...................................................................................................................................................293 Lebanon Campus Majors/Minors/Tracks ...............................................................................296 2 McKendree University 2013/2014 Undergraduate Catalog While maintaining its reputation for delivering a high quality undergraduate education, McKendree has expanded its academic course offerings to include graduate degree programs in education, business administration, nursing, and professional counseling. To the athletic program, the university has added ice hockey, wrestling, and bowling. McKendree’s athletic program boasts Coach Harry Statham, the most successful coach in the history of four-year men’s college basketball. An enhanced academic reputation for the university has accompanied its growth. The university has become more highly selective, attracting more academically talented students, and the student body is more diverse. McKendree offers a wide variety of co-curricular opportunities, including music, band, athletic teams, debate teams, honor societies, student research opportunities and academic programs that have resulted in a spirited university environment. In November 2006 the university dedicated the Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. The “Hett”, as the center is known, is home to the music and theater departments. It offers the campus community a state-of-the-art facility in which to enjoy a wide variety of performances and special events. McKendree opened “1828,” a restaurant/café to serve commuter students, evening students, and the campus community. In 2011 two new residence