1 experience thethe all-importantall-important detailsdetails bulletin 2015–2016 Bulletin 2015–2016 contact us volume 77 www.ucollege.edu [email protected] p 800.228.4600 p 402.486.2529 f 402.486.2584 Published by Union College © 2015. Union College reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements contained in this publication. 3800 S. 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68506 • [email protected] • ucollege.edu President’s Message Are you ready to change the world? Others before you have done it. Whether building breakthrough technology that is changing the lives of diabetics, creating a learning television show that influenced an entire generation or providing health care in remote African villages, Union graduates are changing the world. Sounds daunting, right? It doesn’t have to be. God created you for a purpose and gave you the unique talents and abilities to accomplish that purpose. With Him, you can change your world. At Union College, you will discover a community ready to do everything possible to prepare you to be the best at what you do. We will help you learn to think critically, address complex problems, explore new cultures, and use modern technologies and information resources—all vital skills most valued by employers. But more importantly, our community will help you discover what you are good at and what you love to do—and help you find a way to turn your passion into a fulfilling, world-changing career. So get ready for the ride of your life with an extraordinary group of fellow students who will become your closest friends and professors who will mentor and guide you on your journey—all in a growing and vibrant city filled with learning and career opportunities. There is no better time to be a Union College student. I’m praying that you will enjoy a meaningful and successful school year. Vinita Sauder President 4 Contents President’s Message 4 Contact Information 6 Academic Year Calendar 2015-2016 7 This is Union College 8 Admission to the College 13 Financial Information 18 Student Life and Services 30 Academic Resources 38 Adventist Colleges Abroad 42 Academic Information 44 Graduation Requirements for Bachelor’s and Associate’s Degrees 57 General Education: LEAD@Union 60 Master of Physician Assistant Studies 67 Academic Divisions 76 Art 92 Biology 96 Biomedical Science 100 Business Administration 104 Chemistry 112 Communication 116 Computing 121 Education 125 Engineering 130 English 132 Foreign Language Studies 137 Graphic Design 139 Health and Human Performance 143 Health Sciences 150 History 153 International Relations 156 International Rescue and Relief 158 Leadership Minor 167 Mathematics 169 Medical Laboratory Science 173 Music 175 Natural Science Education 181 Nursing 183 Physics 192 Pre-Allied Health andPreprofessional 196 Psychology 201 Religion 204 Social Science 210 Social Work 214 Theology 216 Union Scholars 219 Course Descriptions 226 College Organization 304 Index 315 5 Contact Information General Information 402.486.2600 Admissions and Enrollment Services 402.486.2504 402.486.2566 (Fax) [email protected] Student Financial Services 402.486.2505 402.486.2592 (Fax) [email protected] Cashier 402.486.2992 Academic Administration 402.486.2501 Campus Ministries 402.486.2508 Career Planning and Testing 402.486.2540 Information Systems 402.486.2511 (computer and telephone services) 402.486.2895 (Fax) Library 402.486.2514 Student Employment 402.486.2502 Student Housing 402.486.2507 Vice President for Student Services 402.486.2507 Men’s Residence Halls 402.486.2533 Women’s Residence Hall 402.486.2535 College-owned Apartments 402.486.2502 Student Records/Academic Information 402.486.2529 Teaching Learning Center 402.486.2506 6 Academic Year Calendar 2015-2016 2015 May 12 Summer Classes Begin Aug.16-23 New Student Orientation Aug. 23 Registration for Fall Semester Aug. 24 First Semester Classes Begin Aug. 25-Sept. 1 Late Registration Period ($100 Fee) Aug. 28 Last Day to Complete Summer Graduation Requirements Sept. 1 Last Day to Drop (no record)/Add Classes Sept. 7 Labor Day Holiday Oct. 9 Midterm Break Nov. 5 Last Day to Withdraw from a Class/Receive a “W” Nov. 11 Pre-registration for Second (Spring) Semester Begins Nov. 23-27 Thanksgiving Vacation Dec. 14-16 First (Fall) Semester Examinations Dec. 17 Last Day to Complete December Graduation Requirements 2016 Jan. 10 Registration for Spring Semester Jan. 11 Classes Begin Jan. 12-20 Late Registration Period ($100 Fee) Jan. 18 Martin Luther King Day Holiday Jan. 20 Last Day to Drop (no record)/Add Classes Feb. 11-12 Winter Break Mar. 7-11 Spring Vacation Mar. 24 Last Day to Withdraw from a Class/Receive a “W” April 6 Pre-registration for Fall Semester Begins May 2-4 Second (Spring) Semester Examinations May 6-8 Commencement Weekend 7 This is Union College Mission and Vision Union College is a Christian college operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, founded in 1891 in Lincoln, Nebraska. VISION Union College will be recognized as a passionately Christ- centered community where students excel in learning, gain professional competence, and prepare to influence the future with faith, confidence and integrity. MISSION Inspired by faith in Jesus Christ and dedicated to a personal student-focused community, Union College empowers students for learning, service and leadership. VALUES Core values are not expressions of who we want to become, but who we are. At Union College, our beliefs serve as the soil from which our vision and mission flower. We believe… LEARNING Learning is a life-long process rather than a graduation destination. We model continual learning and active exploration by uniting theory and practice and connecting the new with the familiar. DISCIPLESHIP Life is best experienced by serving God, applying a biblical world-view, and sharing God’s love with others. We commit time and energy to developing personal relationships with God that are genuine, creative and intentional. SERVICE Service is our privilege. We foster a culture of volunteerism, gladly reaching out to our local and global communities because we enjoy sharing and honor the example of servant leadership set for us by Jesus Christ. MENTORING Mentoring provides support for development of the whole person. We inspire each other to achieve, believe, and make wise choices. DIVERSITY Diversity enriches campus life. We create cordiality of discourse, encourage respect for differences, promote inclusiveness, and welcome diversity among employees, students and leaders. 8 This is Union College 9 COMMUNITY We best learn and develop in the context of a diverse global community. We seek opportunities to strengthen our network of alumni, employees, families, church and business friends while welcoming new collaborative connections. STEWARDSHIP Union College has been entrusted by God with stewardship of His resources. We respect our students and care for our employees while maximizing our financial and physical capital in service of our mission. Union College Educational Goals Union College graduates possess the competencies to: 1. Engage the Bible as Scripture, recognizing the significance of choosing Jesus Christ as Savior, of becoming His disciple, and valuing the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist church. 2. Engage different viewpoints and read texts in thoughtful and deliberative ways, making critical judgments and defending them reasonably using appropriate quantitative and qualitative sources of information and methods. 3. Listen actively and communicate ideas effectively through speaking and writing. 4. Examine the human, natural and aesthetic worlds, and articulate one’s place in them. 5. Recognize and affirm the importance of diversity in the natural world and human society. 6. Engage in the ways of knowing, including research methods, and participate in discourse across the arts, sciences, and humanities. 7. From the perspective of a Christian worldview, reflect theologically and philoso phically on significant questions about the value and meaning of life and living. 8. Live healthfully and serve as a wise, humane, responsible and ethical citizen of our diverse nation and world. 9. Discern one’s calling, develop traits of persistence and reliance and prepare for personal leadership. 10. Understand the professional standards of one’s chosen discipline, and demonstrate its expected knowledge, skills and values. 11. Union College students develop their knowledge, understanding, and abilities within a community whose culture exemplifies and communicates the great importance it places on integrity, participation in community, and the application of common sense in solving life’s challenges. 10 This is Union College Description Founded in 1891, Union College is a four-year coeducational college offering programs leading to baccalaureate and associate degrees in arts and sciences, professional fields and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. Selected programs are also available in cooperation with local universities and colleges. Owned and operated by the Mid-America Union Conference of the Seventh- day Adventist Church, Union is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, the state capital. For more than a century, education at Union College has focused on the whole life of the student. The result is an academic style that includes small courses taught by professors, an emphasis on experiential learning, and active student leadership in spiritual and social activities. This emphasis draws hundreds of students each year from more than 40 states and nearly 30 countries. The college welcomes