MARY BALDWIN COLLEGE 2003–2004 ACADEMIC CATALOG for Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Vol. 50 JUNE 2003 Mary Baldwin College Staunton, VA 24401 www.mbc.edu CONTACT INFORMATION Academic Affairs M.Litt./MFA in Shakespeare REGIONAL CENTERS Dean of the College 540-887-7237 540-887-7030 540-887-7058 MBC/BRCC Adult Degree Program [email protected] Blue Ridge Community College Admissions P.O. Box 80 1-800-468-2262 Office of the President Weyers Cave, VA 24486 540-887-7019 540-887-7026 540-453-2345 [email protected] [email protected] Program for the Adult Degree Program Exceptionally Gifted Mary Baldwin College at PVCC ADP House on Campus 540-887-7039 Piedmont Virginia 1-800-822-2460 [email protected] Community College 540-887-7003 501 College Dr. [email protected] Public Information Charlottesville, VA 22902-7589 See Regional Centers College Relations 434-961-5422 540-887-7009 [email protected] Alumnae/i Activities [email protected] 1-800-763-7359 Mary Baldwin College 540-887-7007 Safety and Security in Northern Virginia [email protected] 540-887-7000 2 Pidgeon Hill Dr., Suite 240 Sterling, VA 20165 Bookstore Rosemarie Sena Center 703-444-2524 540-887-7264 for Student Life and [email protected] [email protected] Career Development 540-887-7221 Mary Baldwin College in Richmond Business Office [email protected] 1801 Libbie Ave. 540-887-7175 Richmond, VA 23226 Student Records and Transcripts 804-282-9111 Financial Aid and Student Office of the Registrar [email protected] Campus Employment 540-887-7071 1-800-468-2262 Mary Baldwin College in Roanoke 540-887-7022 Switchboard 108 N. Jefferson St., Suite 816 [email protected] 540-887-7000 Roanoke, VA 24016-2426 540-343-7206 Grafton Library Virginia Women's Institute [email protected] 540-887-7085 for Leadership [email protected] 540-887-7042 [email protected] Master of Arts in Teaching 540-887-7333 [email protected] Published each year by Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, VA 24401. © by Mary Baldwin College. EDITOR: Sherry R. Cox DESIGNER: Ruth A. Worrell COVER: Gretchen L. Newman TABLE OF CONTENTS College Calendar 2003–2004 ................................................................................................4 Letter from the President ......................................................................................................6 General Information ..............................................................................................................7 Introduction to the College ..........................................................................................................7 Mission ........................................................................................................................................7 The Mary Baldwin Commitment ..............................................................................................7 History of the College ..................................................................................................................9 Admissions ................................................................................................................................10 Tuition and Fee Information ......................................................................................................12 Schedule of Payments 2003–2004 ........................................................................................12 Special Costs ........................................................................................................................13 Pro Rata Refund Procedures ......................................................................................................15 Financial Aid ..............................................................................................................................16 Undergraduate Academic Programs ....................................................................................22 The Traditional Program ............................................................................................................22 Adult Degree Program ................................................................................................................25 Program for the Exceptionally Gifted ........................................................................................26 Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership ..................................................................................28 Honors Program ........................................................................................................................30 Undergraduate Curriculum ........................................................................................................31 Other Learning Opportunities (Credited) ..................................................................................33 Academic Regulations and Procedures ......................................................................................35 General Education Requirements ..............................................................................................45 Pre-Professional and Supplemental Programs ....................................................................52 Pre-Law Program ......................................................................................................................52 Pre-Med Program ......................................................................................................................53 Reserve Officer Training Corps ..................................................................................................54 Teacher Education ......................................................................................................................57 Academic Resources ............................................................................................................64 Academic Advising ....................................................................................................................64 The Writing Center ..................................................................................................................64 Learning Skills Center ................................................................................................................64 Computer Resources ..................................................................................................................65 Student Life and Career Development ........................................................................................65 Martha S. Grafton Library ........................................................................................................66 LearnInc® ..................................................................................................................................67 Summer Programs ......................................................................................................................67 Other Learning Opportunities at MBC ....................................................................................68 International Studies ..................................................................................................................69 Undergraduate Course Listing ............................................................................................72 Graduate Studies ..............................................................................................................190 Master of Arts in Teaching Program ........................................................................................190 Master of Letters/Master of Fine Arts in Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature in Performance..........................................................................200 Personnel ..........................................................................................................................210 Index ..................................................................................................................................225 Campus Map ......................................................................................................................232 Declarations and Information............................................................................................234 3 COLLEGE CALENDAR 2003–2004 FALL SEMESTER Friday, October 3–Sunday, October 5 Founders Day/Family Weekend Wednesday, August 20 VWIL leaders arrive Friday, October 10–Tuesday, October 14 Fall break begins 2:50 p.m. October 10 Thursday, August 21 Orientation begins for VWIL freshmen Wednesday, October 15 Classes resume Friday, August 22 Orientation for new ADP students Friday, October 17 Term 1 ends Sunday, August 24 Student leaders arrive Monday, October 20 Term 2 begins Monday, August 25 Orientation for new MAT students Friday, November 14–Sunday, November 16 Junior Dads weekend Tuesday, August 26 Orientation begins for international students Tuesday, November 25–Sunday, November 30 Thanksgiving break begins 10 p.m. November 25 Wednesday, August 27 Residence halls close 10 a.m. November 26 and Orientation for new M.Litt. students open 8 a.m. November 30 Thursday, August 28 Monday, December 1 Orientation begins for PEG students Classes resume Returning VWIL students arrive Orientation for new MAT and M.Litt. students SOAR program begins Friday, December 5 Friday, August 29 Term 2 ends Orientation begins Move-in day for new Traditional students Saturday, December 6 Reading Day Saturday, August 30–Sunday, August 31 Returning Traditional and PEG students arrive Monday, December 8 Exams begin for on-campus classes