Dear Georgetonian: What a privilege it is for me to welcome you to Georgetown College! I am confident that your decision to become a Georgetonian will be even more rewarding and fulfilling than you have imagined. The opportunities that await you here are filled with exciting promise for academic enrichment and personal growth. While a student at Georgetown College, you will be encouraged and challenged by an outstanding faculty and staff. Indeed, our strong academic reputation has been achieved through superb teaching and mentoring of students in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions. It is what sets Georgetown apart from its closest competitors. A senior institution since 1829, Georgetown has been recognized as an outstanding Christian college from its earliest days. We cherish our rich heritage as we fulfill Georgetown’s mission to provide students an exceptional educational experience in a vibrant Christian community. We are honored that you have chosen Georgetown College. And as President, I am delighted to welcome you as your exciting journey begins! With kind regards, and Sincerely, Michael Dwaine Greene President 2 On behalf of the Georgetown College Board of Trustees, it is my pleasure to welcome you! Whether you are a prospective or current student, we are pleased you are considering Georgetown or have already made the wonderful decision to attend Georgetown College. Although it has been a number of years since I was a student at Georgetown, my Georgetown experience remains fresh in my mind and always brings a smile to my face when I think about my time on campus, the excellent professors and staff I encountered, and the lifelong friends and relationships I made. Georgetown prepared me for my life’s pursuits, and I am confident that the outstanding teaching and mentoring that you will receive here will prepare you as well. Not only will you receive an excellent education, but you will also have opportunities to help you grow as a person and expand your horizons. Georgetown is about learning, and it is a place to have fun — it is home for a time. Our hope is that, when students leave Georgetown, they have much more than a college degree; they have life skills, lasting friendships, and are better equipped to lead productive lives in the world in which we live. All the best, Granetta B. Blevins ‘80 Chair, Georgetown College Board of Trustees 3 Profile Founded: Chartered in 1829; roots on site date back to 1787 Location: 400 E. College St., Georgetown, Kentucky 40324 Campus: 104 acres, nine academic buildings of which three are updated antebellum structures, fifteen residence halls, and five apartment-style buildings Type: Baccalaureate-Liberal Arts; residential; a Christian college in the Baptist tradition Calendar: Two fifteen-week regular semesters, two optional mini-terms; undergraduate five-week summer sessions; seven-week graduate sub-sessions Degrees/Majors: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts; more than 30 regular majors, unique area majors, plus dual-degree and pre-professional programs; 10 graduate education programs Enrollment: 979 undergraduate, 283 graduate (Fall 2014) Student/Faculty: 9:1 (undergraduate) Faculty Ph.D.: 96% hold terminal degrees in their field Fall 2014 Average ACT Composite 24; HS GPA 3.37 Entering Class: Financial Aid: More than $35 million distributed in 2014-2015; extensive program of endowed and college-funded grants and scholarships Athletics: NAIA, Mid-South Conference, 17 inter-collegiate sports plus cheerleading, dance, and fishing Alumni: 25,049; 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories and 42 foreign countries represented Distinctions: U.S. News and World Report’s America’s Best Colleges, also recognized among the “Best Online Graduate Education Programs”; America’s 100 Best College Buys®; America’s Best Christian Colleges®; Colleges of Distinction; Washington Monthly’s Best Liberal Arts Colleges; identified as a “Hidden Gem” on ACTA’s “What Will They Learn?” website for strong core curriculum; member, Southern University Conference 4 Campus Offices for Quick Reference Academic Programs Graduate Education 502-863-8146 502-863-8176 Admissions Health Services 800-788-9985 toll free 502-863-8201 502-863-8009 Information Technology Alumni 502-863-4357 877-640-0107 toll free 502-863-8050 Institutional Advancement 502-863-8041 Athletics 502-863-8115 Learning Resource Center 502-863-8400 Business Office 502-863-8700 student accounts President 502-863-8021 general information 502-863-8030 Campus Ministry Provost/Dean of the College 502-863-8153 502-863-8146 Campus Safety Registrar 502-863-8111 502-863-8024 Communications and Marketing Student Life 502-863-8209 502-863-8004 Financial Planning Other Offices 502-863-8027 502-863-8000 5 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Welcome .................................................2 Profile ...................................................4 Contents..................................................6 Academic Calendar 2015-2016................................7 How to Use This Catalog . .10 THE COLLEGE: MISSION, HISTORY AND TRADITION Mission .................................................11 History and Tradition ......................................12 The Scenic Campus........................................15 Accreditations and Affiliations ...............................15 ADMISSION Admission ...............................................17 THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM Academic Resources.......................................24 Special Learning Opportunities ..............................26 Academic Organization.....................................31 Foundations and Core Program ..............................32 Curricular Offerings .......................................38 Departmental Majors and Minors.............................38 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REGULATIONS Degrees Awarded ........................................223 Graduation Requirements ..................................224 Additional Policies and Regulations..........................229 FINANCIAL PLANNING AND EXPENSES Financial Planning........................................242 Expenses ...............................................247 STUDENT LIFE Opportunities for Involvement ..............................254 Student Services .........................................257 Campus Traditions .......................................261 Campus Housing and Residence Life.........................262 Behavioral Expectations ...................................264 PROGRAMS OF DISTINCTION Equine Scholars Program ..................................267 GRADUATE PROGRAM Graduate Programs Offered ................................270 APPENDIX Board of Trustees & Fellows ...............................273 Executive Cabinet ........................................275 Faculty.................................................276 INDEX ......................................................292 6 2015-2016 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2015 (42 MWF, 29 TR) M-15, T-15, W-14, TH-14, F-13 August 17-19 Mon – Wed Faculty Orientation/Workshops 20-23 Thurs – Sun New Student Orientation 22 Saturday Upperclassmen Move-In 10 a.m. 24 Monday First Day of Class 24-27 Mon – Thurs Drop/Add and Counseling September 07 Monday Labor Day – No Classes 08 Tuesday Opening Convocation 21 Monday Academic Progress Check – Round 1 October 08-09 Thurs – Fri No Classes – Fall Break 17 Saturday Homecoming/Family Weekend 19 Monday Academic Progress Check – Round 2 26 Monday Late Start Class Begins 27 Tuesday Final Date to Drop a Course without a grade, change to P/F, or audit a course Oct./Nov. 26-06 Mon – Fri Advising for Advanced Registration November 09-12 Mon – Thurs Advanced Registration for Spring ’16 13 Friday Final Date to Drop a Course with W 18 Wednesday Final Date to Drop a Late-Start Course without a grade 25-27 Wed – Fri No Classes – Thanksgiving Holiday December 01 Tuesday Final Date to Drop a Late-Start Course with a W 08 Tuesday Last Day of Classes – Designated as “Thursday” campus-wide for classes/ labs that meet once per week 09 Wednesday Reading Day 10-15 Thurs –Tues Final Examinations – NO Saturday Exams 14 Monday Appl. for ’16 Degree Candidates Due 16 Wednesday Grades for students graduating in December due at noon 17 Thursday Remaining grades due at noon 18 Friday Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement – 7 pm 7 MINI TERM, 2015-16 10 days (with one Saturday) December 28 Monday Mini-Term I Begins January 08 Friday Mini-Term I Ends SPRING SEMESTER 2016 (43 MWF, 29 TR) M-14, T-15, W-15, TH-14, F-14 January 19 Tuesday First Day of Class 19-22 Tues – Fri Drop/Add and Counseling 26 Tuesday Founders Day Convocation, 11 a.m. February 15 Monday Academic Progress Check – Round 1 March 11 Friday Spring Break Begins After Last Class; Mini-Term II Begins 21 Monday Classes Resume 8 a.m.; Mini-Term II Ends 21 Monday Academic Progress Check – Round 2 25 Friday Good Friday – No Classes 28 Monday Late Start Classes Begin March/ 28-11 Mon – Mon Advising for Advanced Registration April March 29 Tuesday Final Date to Drop a Course without a grade, change to P/F, or audit a course April 11-14 Mon – Thurs Advanced Registration for Fall '16 14 Thursday Final Date to Drop a Course with a W 20 Wednesday Final Date to Drop a Late Start Course without a grade 21 Thursday Senior Comprehensive Reports Due 26 Tuesday Academic Honors Day 28 Thursday Final Date to Drop a Late Start Course with a W May 05 Thursday Last Day of Classes - Designated as “Friday” campus-wide 06 Friday Reading Day 07-11 Sat - Wed Final Examinations