CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY Adult & Graduate Catalog 2016 - 2017 Revised and Updated Oct. 18, 2016 Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760 865-471-3471 or 800-678-9061 Home Page www.cn.edu/adult E-mail: [email protected] PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION This publication is intended as a description of the academic programs and activities of Carson-Newman University. It is not an offer to make a contract. It is sometimes necessary or appropriate to change the programs offered. Carson-Newman University retains the right to terminate or change any of its policies, programs, requirements, course offerings, instructor assignments, and any and all other aspects of its educational and other programs at any time without prior notice. Carson-Newman University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information in provision of its education policies, programs, services and activities or employment opportunities and benefits. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and/or charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any other of the other referenced policies should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, 1646 Russell Avenue, Suite 204 Fite Building, Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760, telephone 865-471-7164. CATALOG YEAR Carson-Newman University defines the academic year as beginning with the Fall semester and concluding with the end of the Summer session for the subsequent Summer. The Carson-Newman Adult & Graduate Catalog, although released in the Summer, becomes effective with the beginning of the Fall semester and is in force during the above defined academic year. The course offerings and requirements of Adult and Graduate Studies Program at Carson-Newman University are continually under examination and revision. This catalog presents the offerings and requirements in effect at the time of publication, but is no guarantee that they will not be changed or revoked. Published annually by Carson-Newman University, Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760 Table of Contents 2016-17 Adult and Graduate Studies Academic Calendar and Time Table of Dates ................................................................................ 4 Carson-Newman University ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Carson-Newman University History .......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Adult and Graduate Admissions ................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Costs 2016-2017 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Special Fees ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Residence Hall Room Rates ................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Meal Plan Rates (per semester) ........................................................................................................................................................... 12 Financial Aid............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Academic Policies, Procedures, and Regulations .................................................................................................................................... 18 Courses ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Grades .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Student Records ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Office of Student Affairs ......................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Complaint and Grievance Procedures ...................................................................................................................................................... 28 Academic and Community Services ........................................................................................................................................................ 29 Off-Campus Graduate Education Sites .................................................................................................................................................... 31 ADULT (UNDERGRADUATE) PROGRAMS ...................................................................................................................................... 32 Bachelor of Business Administration .................................................................................................................................................. 32 Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies ................................................................................................................................. 33 Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership .............................................................................................................................. 34 Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing ........................................................................................................................... 35 GRADUATE PROGRAMS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Business - MBA .................................................................................................................................................................................. 37 Counseling ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Education ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 47 Nursing ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 66 Religion ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 73 Social Entrepreneurship ....................................................................................................................................................................... 76 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS by ACADEMIC PROGRAM ..................................................................................................................... 79 Board of Trustees ................................................................................................................................................................................... 110 Executive Council .................................................................................................................................................................................. 111 THE 2016-17 FACULTY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 111 Adult and Graduate Committee ............................................................................................................................................................. 117 Teacher Education Council .................................................................................................................................................................... 118 Definitions of Academic Terms ............................................................................................................................................................. 118 Campus Telephone Numbers ................................................................................................................................................................. 124 2016-17 Adult and Graduate Studies Academic Calendar and Time Table of