2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 1 Notice of Non-Discrimination Alderson Broaddus University is committed to providing and maintaining a learning and working environment that is free from any form of illegal discrimination or harassment in accordance with federal, state and local law, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the West Virginia Human Rights Act, and their implementing regulations. Specifically, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law in recruitment, admission, educational programs, University activities or employment. There will be no retaliation against any individual who makes a good faith report of discrimination or harassment or participates in or cooperates with any investigation of alleged discrimination or harassment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University’s non-discrimination policies: Matthew Sisk/Title IX Coordinator 101 College Hill Philippi, WV 26416 304-457-6356 [email protected] 2 Alderson Broaddus University Additionally, you may contact the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-1100 Telephone: 800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012: TDD 877-521-2172 Email: [email protected] NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER Nothing in this publication or any of Alderson Broaddus University written policies, handbooks or other documents and nothing stated orally by a representative of the University should be construed to create any contractual obligations on the part of the University. Furthermore, no one at the University is authorized to contractually obligate the University to any student unless the obligation is in writing and is signed by the President of the University or designee. Recognizing that changes may be necessary, the University reserves the right to change at any time its policies, guidelines and procedures, including without limitation, the University’s curricula, course offerings, fees, requirements for graduation and any other matters set forth in the various catalogs, manuals, written policies and other documents, at the sole discretion of the University. 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 3 CONTENTS Academic Calendars 2017-2018 ......................................................4 General University Information .........................................................5 Admission to the University ..............................................................8 Fees and Financial Aid .....................................................................8 Student Life and Student Services ................................................ 12 Academic Information .....................................................................12 Foreign Language Placement ........................................................19 Programs of Study – Bachelor Degree Majors ...............................36 Programs of Study – Associate Degree Majors ..............................76 Liberal Studies Program .................................................................77 Academic Minors ............................................................................81 Honors Program .............................................................................90 Courses of Instruction.....................................................................95 Index .............................................................................................203 4 Alderson Broaddus University 2017-2018 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Faculty Workshops .........................................August 15-18 Good Friday (No Classes) .................................... March 30 First Day of Classes ............................................August 23 Easter ........................................................................April 1 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes ..........................August 25-26 Last day to withdraw from full semester classes .......April 4 Last day to add/drop classes ...............................August 29 Last Day to withdraw from 2nd seven week Opening Convocation ..........................................August 31 courses .................................................................April 16 Labor Day Holiday (No Classes) .....................September 2 Last day to withdraw from 8 week courses ..............April 18 First day of 8 week courses .............................September 2 Last day of 8 week courses .....................................April 21 Last Day to add/drop 8 week courses .............September 6 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes ..............................April 20-21 Last day to clear incompletes from the Board of Trustees & Governors Winter previous semester ......................................September 20 Meeting ............................................................April 21-22 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes ....................September 22-23 First day of 8 week courses .....................................April 24 Last day to withdraw from 1st seven Last day of classes ..................................................April 26 .......................................................................... October 2 Reading Day ............................................................April 27 Homecoming ....................................................... October 6 Final Exams .............................................................April 28 Midterm Grades Due ..........................................October 11 Final Exams ..................................................April 30-May 3 First day of 2nd seven week courses ............... October 16 Commencement ........................................................ May 5 Last day to add/drop 2nd seven week courses . October 18 First Day of Summer 8 Week Classes ....................... May 7 Last Day to withdraw from 8 week courses ....... October 18 Last day to add/drop 8 week courses ........................ May 9 Fall Break ..................................................... October 19-20 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes .............................. May 18-19 Board of Trustees & Governors .................... October 21-22 First Day of Summer Semester Classes ................. May 22 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes ........................ October 27-28 Last day to add/drop full & 1st summer session First Day of 8 week courses .............................. October 30 courses ................................................................. May 24 Advance Registration for Spring Semester ............ October Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes) ........................ May 28 30-November 3 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes ................................. June 8-9 Last Day to add/drop 8 week course ................November 1 Last day to withdraw from 1st summer session Last day to withdraw from full-semester courses ................................................................ June 14 classes .........................................................November 10 Last day to withdraw from 8 week courses ............. June 20 Thanksgiving Break ...................................November 20-24 Last Day of 1st summer session courses ............... June 21 Thanksgiving Day ...........................................November 23 Midterm (Ten-week classes) ................................... June 22 Last Day to withdraw from 2nd seven week Final exams (1st Five-week classes) ...................... June 22 courses ........................................................November 29 First Day of the 2nd summer session courses ....... June 25 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes .........................December 1-2 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes ............................. June 29-30 Last Day of Classes ..........................................December 8 First Day of 2nd Summer 8 Week Classes .................July 2 Final Exams ...............................................December 11-15 Independence Day Holiday (No Classes) ...................July 4 Winter Break ..............................................December 16-31 Last day to withdraw from full & 2nd summer session Christmas Day ................................................December 25 courses ..................................................................July 16 New Year’s Day ................................................... January 1 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes ...............................July 20-21 First day of 8 week courses ................................. January 8 Last Day of 2nd summer session courses Winter Break (continues) .................................. January 2-8 (22 days) ................................................................July 25 First Day of Classes .......................................... January 10 Last Day for full summer session courses Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No Classes) ..... January 15 (45 days) ................................................................July 25 Last day to add/drop classes ............................. January 17 Final Exams (5 & 10 week classes) .....................July 26-27 LPN-BSN Weekend Classes ........................ January 19-20 Last day to