GENEVA COLLEGE College Catalog 2012-2013 Volume 93 3200 College Avenue Beaver Falls, PA 15010 724-846-5100 www.geneva.edu This catalog is designed to communicate clearly the information needed by students, faculty, and prospective students. It can be accessed on the Geneva website. The provisions of this catalog should not be regarded as a contract between any student and the college. Course content and regulations are constantly being reviewed and revised. The college reserves the right to withdraw or amend the content of any courses listed if circumstances necessitate such changes. TABLE OF CONTENTS College Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 Fall Semester 2012–2013 ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Spring Semester 2012–2013 ................................................................................................................................... 4 Summer Session 2013 ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Geneva Today ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Doctrinal Statement ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Foundational Concepts of Christian Education ...................................................................................................... 5 Stated Aims of the College..................................................................................................................................... 7 Statement of Commitment ..................................................................................................................................... 7 Student Outcomes .................................................................................................................................................. 8 A Curricular Vision for Geneva College ................................................................................................................ 9 Geneva’s Heritage ....................................................................................................................................................... 12 Institutional Control ............................................................................................................................................. 12 Denominational Commitment .............................................................................................................................. 12 Academics at Geneva .................................................................................................................................................. 13 Accreditation and Membership ............................................................................................................................ 13 Guide to Program Information ............................................................................................................................. 14 Effective Date of the Catalog ............................................................................................................................... 15 Degree Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 15 Practicum, Special Study, Internship, Honors Courses, Independent Study, Specialized Summer Courses ........ 19 Classification of Students ..................................................................................................................................... 20 Academic Policies ................................................................................................................................................ 20 Class Attendance .................................................................................................................................................. 21 Grading System .................................................................................................................................................... 22 Academic Integrity ............................................................................................................................................... 23 Academic Standing .............................................................................................................................................. 25 Academic Continuation ........................................................................................................................................ 25 Withdrawal From The College ............................................................................................................................. 27 Credit-No Credit Option....................................................................................................................................... 27 Credit-No Credit Courses ..................................................................................................................................... 28 Transfer Policies................................................................................................................................................... 28 Applied Music Policies ........................................................................................................................................ 28 Auditing ............................................................................................................................................................... 28 Veteran’s Education ............................................................................................................................................. 28 Program for Adult Continuing Education ............................................................................................................ 28 Books and Supplies .............................................................................................................................................. 28 Graduation Arrangements .................................................................................................................................... 28 Degrees and Programs ................................................................................................................................................. 30 Degrees................................................................................................................................................................. 30 Undergraduate Majors/Programs ......................................................................................................................... 30 Undergraduate Minors/Programs ......................................................................................................................... 31 Traditional Undergraduate Programs .......................................................................................................................... 33 Department of Biblical Languages, Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, Philosophy, & Student Ministry ..... 33 Department of Biology ......................................................................................................................................... 40 Department of Business, Accounting, and Management ..................................................................................... 45 Department of Chemistry ..................................................................................................................................... 50 Department of Communication ............................................................................................................................ 54 Department of Education ..................................................................................................................................... 58 Department of Engineering and Computer Science ............................................................................................. 65 Department of English ......................................................................................................................................... 75 Department of History, Political Science, and Sociology .................................................................................... 80 Department of Languages and Cultures ............................................................................................................... 83 Department of Music ............................................................................................................................................ 84 Geneva College 2 2012-2013 Department of Physical Education ....................................................................................................................... 89 Department of Psychology, Counseling and Human Services ............................................................................. 91 Pre-Professional Programs ..................................................................................................................................