THE CITADEL THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CHARLESTON, S.C. FOUNDED 1842 CATALOG ISSUE 2015-2016 Leadership Since 1842, The Citadel has molded individuals into lead- ers. As we enter a new millennium, The Citadel reaffirms its belief that the whole person is one who is worthy of the trust of others. The following qualities of leadership will be the guiding principles for The Citadel as we develop a new generation of leaders to serve their families, their communities, their profes- sions, and their country. A Leader. believes in an optimistic vision for the future. motivates others to achieve. demonstrates loyalty. respects the rights of others. sets a good example. pursues excellence in all endeavors. treats others with concern and civility. demonstrates the courage to act responsibly. possesses uncompromising integrity. is devoted to duty and honor. These principles will guide our behavior and serve as our moral compass in all that we say and do. Lieutenant General John W. Rosa, USAF, Retired President Brigadier General Connie Ledoux Book Provost and Dean of the College Table of Contents Academic Calendar ............................................................................................... 6 History of The Citadel........................................................................................... 7 General Information ............................................................................................ 10 Requirements for Admission ............................................................................... 14 Academic Policies ............................................................................................... 22 Student Support Programs, Services, and Activities ........................................... 48 Military Policies .................................................................................................. 61 ROTC Programs.................................................................................................. 69 Expenses ............................................................................................................. 79 Financial Aid and Scholarships ........................................................................... 84 Department of Intercollegiate Athletics .............................................................. 96 The Citadel Honors Program .............................................................................. 98 The Undergraduate Curriculum ........................................................................ 103 Courses of Study ............................................................................................... 149 School of Business ............................................................................................ 226 Zucker Family School of Education ................................................................. 241 School of Engineering ....................................................................................... 251 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering .............................. 252 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ............................... 268 Mechanical Engineering Program ............................................................. 279 School of Humanities and Social Sciences ....................................................... 292 Department of Criminal Justice ................................................................ 293 Department of English .............................................................................. 304 Department of History .............................................................................. 316 Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures ................... 333 Department of Political Science ................................................................ 348 Department of Psychology ........................................................................ 362 School of Science and Mathematics ................................................................. 367 Department of Biology ............................................................................. 368 Department of Chemistry .......................................................................... 381 Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science ................................. 394 Department of Mathematics and Computer Science ................................ 412 Department of Physics .............................................................................. 427 Department of Leadership Studies .................................................................... 437 Department of Aerospace Studies ..................................................................... 439 Department of Military Science ........................................................................ 443 Department of Naval Science ........................................................................... 448 Organization Board of Visitors ....................................................................................... 454 Senior Administrative Staff ....................................................................... 455 Administrative and Activity Directors ...................................................... 456 Auxiliary Enterprises ................................................................................ 459 Faculty ....................................................................................................... 460 Emeriti Faculty .......................................................................................... 482 Index ................................................................................................................. 486 6 The Citadel The Citadel Academic Calendar 2015-2016 2015 2016 Aug. 15 Class of 2019 Reports Jan. 10 Winter Break Ends Corps of Cadets Return Aug. 23 Corps of Cadets Upperclass Students Report Jan. 13 Classes Begin for the Corps of Cadets Aug. 25 Freshman Convocation Jan. 18 Martin Luther King’s Birthday Aug. 26 Classes Begin for the Corps (No Classes) of Cadets Jan. 19 Last Day to Drop/Add Sept. 1 Last Day to Drop/Add Mar. 16 Last Day to Withdraw with a Sept. 7 Labor Day (Classes Held) Grade of “W” Oct. 9-10 Parents’ Weekend Mar. 17-18 Leadership Symposium Oct. 21 Leadership Development Day Mar. 19 Corps Day No Classes for Corps of Cadets Mar. 25 Spring Break Begins after Last Nov. 3 Election Day - Corps of Cadets Class and CGC Classes Held Last Day to Withdraw with a Apr. 3 Spring Break Ends Grade of “W” Corps of Cadets Return Nov. 7-8 Homecoming Weekend Apr. 4 All Classes Resume Nov. 20 Thanksgiving Break Begins Apr. 9 Recognition Day after Last Class Apr. 27 Exams Begin for Corps of Cadets Nov. 29 Thanksgiving Break Ends May 3 Exams End for Corps of Cadets Nov. 30 All Classes Resume May 7 Corps of Cadets Commencement Dec. 10 Exams Begin for Corps of Cadets May 9 Maymester and Summer I Dec. 16 Exams End for Corps of Cadets Evening Classes Begin Winter Break Begins May 27 Maymester Ends May 30 Memorial Day (No Classes) May 31 Summer I Day Classes Begin Jun. 22 Summer I Evening Classes End Jun. 27 Summer II Evening Classes Begin Jun. 28 Summer I Day Classes End Jul. 4 Independence Day Jul. 5 Summer II Day Classes Begin Aug. 3 Summer II Day Classes End Aug. 9 Summer II Evening Classes End 7 A Brief History of The Citadel The Origin In 1822, the South Carolina Legislature passed “An Act to Establish a Competent Force to act as a Municipal Guard for the Protection of the City of Charleston and Vicinity.” Land on the north end of Marion Square was selected for an arsenal and guard house, and in 1829, the architect, Frederick Wesner, completed the building which was known as The Citadel. A similar facility was constructed in Columbia, South Carolina, which was known as The Arsenal. State troops occupied both sites at a cost of $24,000 a year. Governor John P. Richardson felt that guard duties should be combined with a system of education. On December 20, 1842, the South Carolina Legislature passed an act establishing the South Carolina Military Academy. The Citadel and The Arsenal were converted into educational institutions, and students replaced the state troops. In 1845, the role of The Arsenal was changed to the instruction of freshmen. As a result, cadets spent their first year in Columbia and transferred to The Citadel for the remaining three years. The South Carolina Military Academy became known for its high academic standards and strict military discipline. Civil War Period Enrollment in The South Carolina Military Academy increased from 34 students in 1843 to 296 in 1864. The $200 tuition in 1843 increased to $1,200 in 1864. When South Carolina seceded from the Union in December 1860, Major Robert Anderson moved his garrison of U.S. troops to Fort Sumter and requested reinforcements from the federal government. On January 9, 1861, Citadel cadets stationed on Morris Island fired on the U.S. steamer, the Star of the West, as it attempted to supply Fort Sumter with troops and supplies. This was the first overt act of the war. On January 28, 1861, the Corps of Cadets was made part of the military organization of the state and was known as the Battalion of State Cadets. The Arsenal and The Citadel continued to operate as military academies; however, classes were often disrupted when the governor called the cadets into military service. Manning heavy guns, mounting guard duty, and escorting prisoners were among the services performed by the cadets.