2016-2017 CATALOG CORRESPONDENCE DIRECTORY Correspondence should be addressed to: Ohio Wesleyan University, 61 South Sandusky Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015. The University’s general telephone number is (740) 368-2000 and the University’s website is located at https://owu.edu. When dialing from off campus, use “368” (preceded with area code “740,” if required) and the extension for the offices and individuals listed below. A complete directory of University offices and employees is available online at https://owu.edu/directory. ACADEMIC CONCERNS Dr. Lynda Hall, Associate Dean (Extension 3810, [email protected]) ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID Ms. Susan Dileno, Vice President for Enrollment (Extension 3025, [email protected]) ATHLETICS Mr. Roger Ingles, Director of Athletics (Extension 3738, [email protected]) CAREER SERVICES Ms. Leslie Melton, Director of Career Services (Extension 3152, [email protected]) CHAPLAIN The Rev. Jon Powers (Extension 3082, [email protected]) COUNSELING Dr. Doug Bennett (Extension 3145, [email protected]) DEPOSITS, FEES, AND CHARGES Ms. Jeanne Farnlacher, Bursar (Extension 3362, [email protected]) GIFTS Ms. Colleen Garland, Vice President for University Advancement (Extension 3015, [email protected]) HONORS PROGRAM Dr. Amy McClure, Coordinator (Extension 3562, [email protected]) HOUSING Ms. Wendy Piper, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs/Director of Residential Life (Extension 3175, [email protected]) INTERNATIONAL AND OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS Mr. Darrell Albon, Director of International and Off-Campus Programs (Extension 3070, [email protected]) MULTICULTURAL STUDENT AFFAIRS Ms. Terree Stevenson, Director (Extension 3151, [email protected]) REGISTRATION, RE-ADMISSION, AND TRANSCRIPTS Ms. Shelly McMahon, Registrar (Extension 3200, [email protected]) STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND SUCCESS Dr. Dwayne Todd, Vice President for Student Engagement and Success (Extension 3135, [email protected]) STUDENT HEALTH CENTER Ms. Marsha Tilden, Director (Extension 3163, [email protected]) SUMMER PROGRAMS Dr. Dale Swartzentruber, Associate Provost (Extension 3811, [email protected]) UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Will Kopp, Chief Communications Officer (Extension 3108, [email protected]) 2016-2017 Catalog Ohio Wesleyan University Contents Contents Calendar .................................................................................................... inside back cover The University Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1 Statement of Aims ............................................................................................................. 3 Intellectual Freedom and Responsibility ............................................................................ 4 Statement on Student Rights ............................................................................................. 5 University Diversity Efforts ............................................................................................... 6 Traditions .......................................................................................................................... 6 Academic Regulations and Procedures Academic Advising ............................................................................................................ 8 Admission ......................................................................................................................... 8 Advanced Placement ......................................................................................................... 9 International Baccalaureate ..............................................................................................11 Examinations for Placement and/or Credit .....................................................................12 Registration in Courses ...................................................................................................13 Reports and Grades .........................................................................................................16 Residence Requirement ...................................................................................................19 Academic Probation and Dismissal.................................................................................. 19 Academic Honesty ..........................................................................................................20 Academic Grievance Policy ..............................................................................................23 Responsibility for Meeting Requirements ........................................................................25 Final Examination Policy .................................................................................................25 Leave of Absence .............................................................................................................26 Withdrawal from the University ......................................................................................26 Reinstatement .................................................................................................................26 Classification of Students ................................................................................................27 Transfer of Credits ...........................................................................................................27 Student-Initiated Courses ................................................................................................27 Petitions ..........................................................................................................................28 Academic Honors and Distinctions Academic Honors ............................................................................................................29 Honorary Societies ..........................................................................................................32 i 2016-2017 Catalog Ohio Wesleyan University Contents Degrees and Special Programs Requirements for All Degrees ..........................................................................................33 The Bachelor of Arts Degree ...........................................................................................36 The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree ...................................................................................39 The Bachelor of Music Degree ........................................................................................40 Two Bachelor’s Degrees ...................................................................................................40 Combined Bachelor’s / Professional Degrees ...................................................................40 Other Pre-Professional Programs .....................................................................................41 Other Interdepartmental Majors .....................................................................................41 Self-Designed Majors ......................................................................................................42 The OWU Connection ...................................................................................................43 Sagan National Colloquium ............................................................................................45 Cross-Cultural Experience ...............................................................................................45 Off-Campus Study Programs ..........................................................................................45 International Programs ....................................................................................................46 Domestic Programs .........................................................................................................49 Apprenticeships and Internships ......................................................................................50 Special Language Program ...............................................................................................51 Summer School ...............................................................................................................51 Majors and Courses of Instruction Key to Abbreviations .......................................................................................................52 Course Selection ..............................................................................................................52 Majors and Minors ..........................................................................................................53 Courses of Instruction ...................................................................................................146 Student Affairs and Non-Academic Regulations Student Affairs and Non-Academic Regulations ............................................................245 Student Affairs ..............................................................................................................245 The Student Handbook ................................................................................................245 Expenses and Financial Aid Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................................246 Financial Aid .................................................................................................................246 Fees 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