course catalog 2018-2019 CREATORS OF INCREDIBLE FUTURES INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................... 1 A Note to Cottey Students ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Academic Year Calendars....................................................................................................................................... 3 Accreditation and Affiliation .................................................................................................................................. 5 Contact Information ............................................................................................................................................... 5 The College President’s Message ............................................................................................................................................... 6 A Legacy of Excellence .......................................................................................................................................... 7 A Cottey Education ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Mission, Vision, and Core Values ........................................................................................................................... 9 Cottey College Honor Code....................................................... .......................................................................... 10 Student Learning Outcomes ................................................................................................................................. 10 Academic Programs Degree Programs .................................................................................................................................................. 11 The Serenbetz Institute .............................................................................................................................. 11 Baccalaureate Degree Programs ................................................................................................................ 12 Degree Requirements for Bachelor Degrees ............................................................................................. 12 Residency Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 12 General Education Requirements for All Degrees ............................................................................... 14 Program Offerings for Bachelor Degrees ............................................................................................ 18 Minor Offerings for Baccalaureate students....................................................................................... 48 Associate Degree Programs ....................................................................................................................... 52 Degree Requirements for Associate Degrees ....................................................................................... 52 Certificate Offerings........................................................................................................................ ..... 57 Departments and Courses .............................................................................................................................................. 59 Course Descriptions ....................................................................................................................................................... 61 Special Courses .................................................................................................................................................. 106 Academic Policies and Resources ............................................................................................................................... 108 Academic Recognition ................................................................................................................................................ 121 The Campus and Student Life ..................................................................................................................................... 123 Admission .................................................................................................................................................................... 128 Financial Aid ...................................................................................................................................................... 131 Financial Matters ......................................................................................................................................................... 135 Student Tuition & Fees ....................................................................................................................................... 135 Withdrawal Refund Policy ................................................................................................................................. 135 Cottey College’s Endowed Funds & Scholarships ...................................................................................................... 137 Personnel Faculty ................................................................................................................................................................ 169 Emeriti Faculty ................................................................................................................................................... 171 Administration and Staff .................................................................................................................................... 172 Governing Boards Board of Trustees ..................................................................................................................................... 176 International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood ........................................................................................ 176 Index ............................................................................................................................................................................ 177 Campus Map ................................................................................................................................................................ 179 2018-2019 Cottey College Academic Catalog 1 A NOTE TO COTTEY STUDENTS Thank you for choosing Cottey College. At Cottey, our goal is to inspire you to create your own incredible future by becoming engaged with all aspects of your college education. Cottey’s commitment to our students is simple. We are committed to ensuring your success throughout your Cottey career and after – no matter where life will take you. The pages that follow comprise the official academic publication of the College and contain information about the curriculum, graduation requirements, student services, and academic rights and responsibilities of our students. We want you to gain a sense of Cottey’s commitment to our students and the unique environment of Cottey College in and out of class. The Admission and Financial Aid section of this catalog outlines the steps necessary to become a Cottey Comet, spectacular and rare! For all that is beyond these pages, email us at [email protected], call us at 1-888-5-COTTEY or 1-888-526-8839, or visit us online at cottey.edu and in-person at 1000 W. Austin Blvd. Nevada, MO 64772. • Get to know current students • Cheer on the Comets at a free home game! • Take a tour • Sit in on a class • Meet your prospective professors • Spend the night in one of our residence halls • Sample the food Don’t be a stranger. Be a sister! • Like us on Facebook.com/CotteyC • Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CotteyCollege • Tune in on our You Tube channel, CotteyEdu 2 2018-2019 Cottey College Academic Catalog 2018-2019 ACADEMIC CALENDAR August 17 Friday Residence Halls Open for New Students Only 18-21 Saturday-Tuesday Orientation 19 Sunday Residence Halls Open for Returning Students 20 Monday Advising; Registration 21 Tuesday Classes Begin 28 Tuesday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Adding Classes 28 Tuesday Opening Convocation September 3 Monday Labor Day; No Classes 4 Tuesday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Dropping Classes Without Fee and Without Notation of W on Transcript 28-30 Friday-Sunday Family Weekend October 8 Monday Mid-Semester Break; No Classes 9-12 Tuesday-Friday Mid-Semester Exam Week Nov/Dec 7-7 Wednesday-Friday Advising; Registration for Spring 2019 November 14 Wednesday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Withdrawal From Classes 21-23 Wednesday-Friday Thanksgiving Break 26 Monday Classes Resume December 7 Friday Last Day of Classes 10-13 Monday-Thursday Final Exam Week 13 Thursday, 5 p.m. Winter Break Begins; Residence Halls Close January 5 Saturday, 2 p.m. Residence Halls Open, Orientation for New Students 7 Monday Class Changes, Registration for New Students, Classes Begin 14 Monday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Adding Classes 18 Friday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Dropping Classes Without Fee and Without Notation of W on Transcript 21 Monday Martin Luther King Day; No Classes Feb/March 25-1 Monday-Friday Mid-Semester Exam Week March 2 Saturday, 9 a.m. Spring Break Begins; Residence Halls Close