LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE 2011-2012 Catalog 210 Lindsey Wilson Street Columbia, Kentucky 42728 Main Number: (270) 384-2126 or (800) 264-0138 AIM Program for Working Adults: (800) 264-6483 Accreditation Lindsey Wilson College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. The College is also accredited by the University Senate of The United Methodist Church. The Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development is accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The Master of Education for Teacher as Leader and the Bachelor of Arts in Education are accredited by the Kentucky Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB) and the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration is accredited by the International Assembly of College Business Education (IACBE). Lindsey Wilson College Division of Nursing Program has initial approval by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40222). This status is shown on the Kentucky Board of Nursing (www.kbn.ky.gov). The Lindsey Wilson College School of Professional Counseling Program bachelor’s degree program in Human Services and Counseling, and master’s of education degree program in Counseling and Human Development have been granted the following authorization/certification from state authorities: The Ohio Board of Regents has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to offer the programs at Cincinnati Technical and Community College in Cincinnati and at Southern State Community College in Hillsboro. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) has certified Lindsey Wilson College to operate in Virginia and to offer the programs at Southwest Virginia Community College (P.O Box SVCC, 369 College Road, Richlands, VA 24219), Mountain Empire Community College (344 Mtn. Empire Rd., Big Stone Gap, VA 24219), and Wytheville Community College (1000 East Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382). 1 The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to operate in West Virginia at the Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College: Logan Campus. Lindsey Wilson College is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to operate in Tennessee at Volunteer State Community College, 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lindsey Wilson College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national and ethnic origin, religion, or disability. Lindsey Wilson College complies with the provisions of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Age Discrimination Act of 1967. Equal access to employment opportunities, admissions, educational programs, and all other College activities is extended to all persons. Questions regarding statutes and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity may be addressed to the Vice President for Administration & Finance at Lindsey Wilson College. This catalog is for information only and does not constitute a contract. Lindsey Wilson College reserves the right to make necessary changes without further notice in courses, programs or financial charges. Additional specific academic information can be obtained from the Registrar’s Office. Failure to read this bulletin does not excuse students from the requirements and regulations described herein. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS College Creed and Mission 4 Institutional Goals 4 A Brief History 4 Columbia – A.P. White Campus 6 Community Outreach Programs 8 Admission Requirements 9 Campus Life 15 Financial Information 20 Financial Assistance 23 Academic Regulations 31 Academic Opportunities 33 Academic Degrees - List 53 Master of Arts in Christian Leadership Program 55 Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development Program 57 Master of Education for Teacher as Leader Program 63 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Major Programs 68 Minor Programs 136 Associate of Arts Programs 158 Graduate Course Descriptions 170 Undergraduate Course Descriptions 177 Register 241 Faculty 249 Academic Calendars 261 Final Exam Schedules 264 Index 265 3 Lindsey Wilson College College Creed Preamble: We believe there is a basic plan of civilization and the basic plan is that every human being deserves the opportunity to develop to greatest potential in character, personality and productivity. 1. We believe in the love of God as revealed in Jesus Christ. 2. We believe in the value of each individual and that each deserves active caring and Christian concern. 3. We believe in the love, nurture and support of family life as well as the love, nurture and support of the Lindsey Wilson family. 4. We believe that every human contact is a source of mutual personal enrichment and that we are obligated to make it constructive. 5. We believe that every human being can learn and grow. 6. We believe that each of us should make a positive difference in the lives of others. 7. We believe in the power of church-related higher education as a part of a lifelong learning experience. 8. We believe in unqualified integrity in all aspects of our conduct among ourselves and toward others. 9. We believe the influence of Lindsey Wilson College should extend beyond the campus through our service to society. Mission The mission of Lindsey Wilson College is to serve the educational needs of students by providing a living-learning environment within an atmosphere of active caring and Christian concern where every student, every day, learns and grows and feels like a real human being. Institutional Goals To strive for the highest degree of educational excellence by providing programs based upon the findings of research and sound professional practice. To create the best possible environment for the individual growth of students through the intentional and cooperative efforts of the entire College community. To prepare students for life and a career in a rapidly changing world. To develop intellect, character and self-esteem through value-centered learning experiences. A Brief History Lindsey Wilson College was founded in 1903 as Lindsey Wilson Training School by the Louisville Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The school was named in memory of Lindsey Wilson, the deceased nephew and stepson of Mrs. Catherine Wilson of Louisville, Kentucky. (Today, Lindsey Wilson continues its affiliation with the Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.) Mrs. Wilson contributed $6,000 toward the construction of one of the school’s first buildings, which now serves as the L. R. McDonald Administration Building. Funding also came from the citizens of Columbia and Mrs. James Phillips of Lebanon, Ky., for whom Phillips Hall, a women’s residence hall, is named. Mrs. Kizzie Russell of Columbia also made substantial gifts. In its early years, Lindsey Wilson educated grades 1 through 12. Concentration was on “normal work” to prepare students to be teachers; many continued their education at Vanderbilt University. 4 In 1923, the school’s curriculum was reorganized and a college department offering a junior college degree was added. In 1934, Lindsey Wilson closed its academy and the school became exclusively a junior college. The College, however, maintained a Model Training School from 1933 through 1979. In 1951, the College was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and in 1985, the College’s trustees voted to become a four-year liberal arts college. Lindsey Wilson graduated its first baccalaureate class in May 1988. The College added a master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development in April 1993. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational (CACREP), and it has been cited by CACREP as a model small-college graduate program. While historically the College’s focus has been to serve the citizens of South Central Kentucky, Lindsey Wilson serves a diverse group of more than 2,000 students representing more than 100 of Kentucky’s 120 counties, 33 states and 28 foreign countries. The College also has community campuses in the Kentucky cities of Ashland, Cumberland, Danville, Elizabethtown, Hazard, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Lexington, London, Louisville, Maysville, Madisonville, Paducah, Park Hills, Prestonsburg, Radcliff, Scottsville and Somerset, with other community campuses in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee and Ohio. The College’s 2010-2011 enrollment included 2,554 undergraduate and graduate students. An aggressive development program initiated in 1978 has yielded a remarkable increase in gift income and more than tripled the number of donors to the College. This support has enabled the College to repair and refurbish buildings, improve campus grounds, strengthen academic programs, and dramatically