2010/2011 Undergraduate Catalog Lindenwood University•Saint Charles, Missouri Established 1827 The Lindenwood Mission Statement Lindenwood University offers values-centered programs leading to the development of the whole person – an educated, responsible citizen of a global community. Lindenwood is committed to • providing an integrative liberal arts curriculum, • offering professional and pre-professional degree programs, • focusing on the talents, interests, and future of the student, • supporting academic freedom and the unrestricted search for truth, • affording cultural enrichment to the surrounding community, • promoting ethical lifestyles, • developing adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills, • furthering lifelong learning. Lindenwood is an independent, public-serving liberal arts university that has a historical relationship with the Presbyterian Church and is firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values. These values include belief in an ordered, purposeful universe, the dignity of work, the worth and integrity of the individual, the obligations and privileges of citizenship, and the primacy of the truth. Lindenwood University Undergraduate Catalog 2010/2011 • 1 Lindenwood’s “Proficient Graduates” Guarantee Success The Guarantee Lindenwood University has an excellent placement rate for its We evaluate each student’s proficiency in written communication graduates because it educates the whole person. A degree from not only in the freshman composition courses but also following Lindenwood means that the holder is adept at reading, writing, the completion of the second composition course, when a special speaking, and problem-solving — all the traits by which society writing-proficiency assessment is given. Based on the results of judges one’s education level and general competence. That is why that assessment, any student who needs to sharpen competencies 96 percent of our MBA graduates are working in a field related to in grammar, punctuation, and syntax takes an additional writing their degree. Ninety-four percent of our alumni overall indicate course, ENG 21000: Writing Proficiency Lab, prior to graduation, they are working in fields related to their degrees. as a value-added bonus. This initiative ensures that any student who graduates from Lindenwood is adept at the writing level We help our students acquire these traits necessary for success in the professional world and everyday through several means: life. As the Association of American Colleges has stated, “A bachelor’s degree should mean that its holders can read, write, Liberating Arts Education and speak at levels of distinction and have been given many Our standard-setting General Education Program assures that opportunities to learn how. It also should mean that many do so every Lindenwood graduate has been steeped in the essential with style.” knowledge amassed by humankind across the ages and has acquired the basic thinking and communication skills needed for both adapting to and shaping the world. Lindenwood’s broad- based curriculum in the arts and sciences produces free men and women – enlightened, self-determining, productive citizens of a democracy. Preparation for Life We encourage each student to build a personal talent transcript. This distinctive résumé documents not only the student’s academic preparation and career interests but also his or her leadership posts, real-world experience, work experience, and co-curricular achievements. It is through this investment in our students that we encourage holistic development: growth in the cognitive, spiritual/ethical, physical, and social realms. Essentially, this means that our graduates are educated, not just trained. 2 • Lindenwood University Undergraduate Catalog 2010/2011 Academic Programs Undergraduate Degrees Music Performance (B.A.) Minors Accounting (B.A.) Musical Theatre (B.F.A.) American Studies Acting (B.F.A.) Nonprofit Administration (B.A.) Art History Advertising and Media (B.A.) Performing Arts (B.A.) Biology American Studies (B.A.) Philosophy (B.A.) Business Administration Art History (B.A.) Physical Education (B.A., B.S.) Chemistry Arts Management–Dance, Music, Studio Political Science (B.A.) Christian Ministry Studies (B.A.) Psychology (B.A.) Coaching Art or Theatre emphases (B.A.) Public Administration (B.A.) Communication Athletic Training (B.S.) Recreation Leadership (B.A.) Computer Science Biology (B.A., B.S.) Religion (B.A.) Creative Writing Business Administration (B.A.) Retail Merchandising (B.A.) Criminal Justice Chemistry (B.A., B.S.) Secondary Education Certification Dance Christian Ministry Studies (B.A.) (major in subject specialty) (B.A., B.S.) Economics Computer Information Systems (B.S.) Social Work (B.S.W.) Education (K-12) (8 emphasis areas) Computer Science (B.A., B.S.) Sociology (B.A.) English Literature Corporate Communication (B.A.) Spanish (B.A.) Fashion Design Criminal Justice (B.A.) Sport Management (B.A.) French Dance (B.A.) Studio Art (B.A., B.F.A.) Health and Wellness Digital Cinema Arts (B.A., B.F.A.) Tech Theatre/Design (B.F.A.) History Directing-Theatre (B.F.A.) Theatre (B.A.) History of Ideas Early Childhood Education (B.A.) Unified Sciences (B.A.) Graphic and Computer Art Early Childhood Special Education (B.A.) Instructional Setting Economics (B.A.) Pre-Professional Programs Interactive Media and Web Design Elementary Education (B.A.) Pre-Chiropractic Mathematics English (B.A.) Pre-Dentistry Military Science Entrepreneurial Studies (B.A.) Pre-Engineering Music Environmental Biology (B.A.) Pre-Health Nonprofit Administration Exercise Science (B.S.) Pre-Law Performing Arts Fashion Design (B.A., B.F.A.) Pre-Medicine Philosophy Finance (B.A.) Pre-Optometry Philosophy of Religion Fire and Paramedic Science (B.S.) Pre-Nursing Political Science French (B.A.) Pre-Veterinary Science Psychology General Studies (B.A.) Public Administration Health Education (B.A.) Evening College Program Recreation Leadership History (B.A.) Business Administration (B.A.) Religion Human Resource Management (B.A.) Communications (B.A.) Retail Merchandising Industrial Technology Education (B.A.) Communications, Corporate Secondary Education (12 emphasis areas) Interactive Media and Web Design (B.A.) Communications Emphasis (B.A.) Social and Political Philosophy International Business (B.A.) Communications, Mass Communications Social Studies International Studies (B.A.) Emphasis (BA) Social Welfare Journalism (B.A.) Criminal Justice (B.S.) Sociology Management Information Systems (B.A.) Fire Science Management (B.S.) Spanish, LU Campus Marketing (B.A.) Gerontology (B.A.) Spanish, Costa Rica Campus Mass Communications (B.A.) Health Management (B.S.) Sport and Fitness Management Mathematics (B.A., B.S.) Hospitality Services management (B.A.) Strength and Conditioning Middle School Education (B.A.) Human Resource Management (B.S.) Studio Art Music (Instrumental or Vocal/Choral) Information Technology (B.S.) Theatre (B.A.) Mortuary Management (B.S.) Music Business (B.A.) Lindenwood University Undergraduate Catalog 2010/2011 • 3 Table of Contents The Lindenwood Mission Statement ......................... 1 Appealing Grades . 19 Lindenwood’s “Proficient Graduates” Guarantee ............... 2 Academic Scholarship Standards . 19 Academic Programs...................................... 3 Academic Probation and Suspension . 19 Introduction to Lindenwood University . 7 Notification of Academic Suspension ..................... 19 Historic Lindenwood ................................... 7 Appealing of Academic Suspension ...................... 19 Degree Programs ...................................... 7 Dismissal ........................................... 19 Program Formats ...................................... 7 Academic Services ..................................... 19 Campus Locations ..................................... 8 Requesting Transcripts................................. 19 Undergraduate Admissions ................................ 8 Requesting Grade Reports . 20 Admission Standards . 8 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act............. 20 Selection Criteria . 9 Junior Year Abroad . 20 Health Requirements ................................... 9 ROTC Cross-Enrollment . 20 Application Procedures ................................. 9 Experiential Learning Credit Process ..................... 20 Domestic Student Application .............................9 The Portfolio ........................................ 21 International Student Application . 9 Experiential Learning Not Requiring a Portfolio . 21 Undergraduate Academic Requirements . 10 Credits Transcribed ................................... 21 Bachelor’s Degree Requirements . 10 Credits transcribed for $25 . 21 Writing Placement Examination ......................... 10 CFT Credits ......................................... 21 Writing Proficiency Assessment . 10 Proficiency Examination -CLEP and DANTES ............. 21 English Placement Test for International Students . 10 Proficiency Examination . 22 Math Placement Assessment . .10 Fees & Payment . 22 Writing Center . 11 Enrollment Deposit ................................... 22 General Education Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Payment Options ..................................... 22 Degree and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree . 11 Delinquent Accounts . 23 General Education Requirements for the St. Charles City-County Library District Fines . 23 Bachelor of Science Degree ............................ 12 Withdrawal & Refund ................................. 23 Undergraduate