Curriculum Catalog 2010-2011 E S T A B L I S H E D I N 1 8 3 3 STEPHENS 2010 -2011 ~ Accreditation Stephens is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504, Phone: (800) 621-7440 (V); 312-263-7462 (F); [email protected]; www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org .." ACCREDITED ::E ThP HighPr LParning Commission t.\lEIYIBEI! ,~ Thr. ,~~ Hi ghe r Leaming 1'<)\ ~o,lh C~nhal ~ ;-,1 Commission ru;sociaolion ~~~~ ~~.~~ tink to the Iii LC Web site Stephens' undergraduate business and business-related programs are accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), 11257 Strang Line Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215 913.631.3009 Stephens’ education programs are accredited by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102, Phone: 573-751-4212. t1IV1~ ·r" '' Deportment of Elementary & Secondary Education The information contained in this catalog is subject to change without published notice. This catalog does not establish a contractual relationship. Its purpose is to provide students with information regarding programs, requirements, policies and procedures to qualify for a degree from Stephens College. A student follows the catalog in effect at the time of entry provided attendance is uninterrupted. When changes to program or degree requirements occur, either the catalog in effect at the time of entry or the latest revised catalog may be followed. Page 2 ACCREDITATION STEPHENS 2010 -2011 C O L L E G - E Contents General Information Admission .......................................................... 7 Dance .............................................................. 66 Academic Services............................................. 36 Dance Courses ............................................ 68 Academic Calendar ............................................ 30 Education ......................................................... 73 Financial Aid ..................................................... 18 Education Courses ....................................... 76 Transfer Credit .................................................. 31 English/Creative Writing ..................................... 80 Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and English/Creative Writing Courses ................... 82 Credit by Exam ................................................. 32 Equestrian Studies ............................................. 87 Mid-Missouri Associated Colleges and Universities . 32 Equestrian Riding Courses ............................ 93 Majors and Minors ............................................. 11 Equestrian Studies Courses .......................... 94 Fashion Communication...................................... 97 Academic Information Fashion Design and Product Development ............. 99 Degree Requirements ........................................ 37 Fashion Marketing and Management .................. 100 Academic Course Information Fashion Courses ........................................ 101 Independent Study ..................................... 32 Film and Media ................................................ 106 Course Pre-requisites .................................. 32 Digital Filmmaking Courses ......................... 109 Course Prefixes and Numbers ....................... 32 Integrated Media Courses ........................... 112 Course Load ............................................... 33 Human Development ....................................... 115 Course Audit .............................................. 33 Interdisciplinary Studies ................................... 116 Dropping and Adding Courses ....................... 33 Interior Design ................................................ 117 Pass-Fail Courses ........................................ 33 Interior Design Courses .............................. 118 Repeated Courses ....................................... 33 Legal Studies .................................................. 121 Final Exams................................................ 34 Legal Studies Courses ................................ 121 Academic Performance Philosophy Courses .................................... 123 Assessment ................................................ 34 Liberal Arts Program ........................................ 124 Grade Reports ............................................ 34 Liberal Arts Courses ................................... 125 Grading Policies .......................................... 34 Liberal Studies ................................................ 131 Grade of Incomplete .................................... 34 Mathematics .................................................. 134 Grade Point ................................................ 34 Music ............................................................. 136 Dean’s List ................................................. 34 Applied Music Courses ................................ 136 Graduation with Honors ............................... 35 Music Courses ........................................... 137 Academic Progress Natural Sciences .............................................. 139 Classification of Students ............................. 35 Biology Courses ........................................ 142 Satisfactory Academic Progress .................... 35 Chemistry Courses .................................... 145 Probation ................................................... 35 Forensic Science Courses ........................... 146 Suspension ................................................ 35 Natural Science Courses ............................. 147 Academic Standing Criteria for Financial Assistance Physics Courses ........................................ 147 ................................................................ 18 Physical Education ........................................... 148 Psychology ..................................................... 149 Academic Programs and Course Descriptions Psychology Courses ................................... 151 Art and Graphic Design ...................................... 49 Spanish .......................................................... 154 Art Courses ................................................ 51 Theatre Arts .................................................... 156 Graphic Design Courses ............................... 52 Theatre Arts Courses ................................. 160 Art History ....................................................... 54 Women’s Studies ............................................. 165 Art History Courses ..................................... 54 Women’s Studies Courses .......................... 166 Business and Marketing ..................................... 56 Accounting Courses ..................................... 60 Business Administration Courses ................... 60 Directory Computer Science Courses ........................... 63 Administrative Personnel .................................... 40 Economics Courses ..................................... 63 Alumnae Association Board ................................. 47 Marketing: Public Relations and Advertising Board of Trustees .............................................. 43 Courses ..................................................... 64 Faculty ............................................................. 44 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3 STEPHENS 2010 -2011 ~ Historic Senior Hall Mission Statement "Historically committed to meeting the changing needs of women, Stephens College engages students in an innovative educational experience focused on pre-professional fields and the performing arts and grounded in the liberal arts. Graduates of Stephens are career-ready women of distinction, connected through a supportive network of alumnae across the world, confident in themselves, and inspired by our tradition of the Ten Ideals as core values that enrich women’s lives." — Adopted February 2004 Page 4 MISSION STATEMENT STEPHENS 2010 -2011 ~ Ten Ideals Inherent in the culture at Stephens College is the tradition of the Ten Ideals, which originated in 1921. Each year, 10 students whose activities represent the overall ideals of Stephens College are selected as personifications of individual Ideals. The Ten Ideals are as follows: 1983 through today: 1. Respect for our own dignity and the dignity of others, embodied in a sense of social justice 2. Courage and persistence 3. Independence, autonomy and self-sufficiency 4. Support for others through the willingness to take and give criticism, acceptance and love 5. Sensitivity to the uniqueness and fragility of the natural world of which we are part 6. Responsibility for the consequences of our choices 7. Belief in our changing selves and in our right to change 8. Creativity in the spiritual and aesthetic dimensions of life 9. Intelligence that is informed and cultivated, critical yet tolerant 10. Leadership which empowers others From 1921: 1. Courtesy 2. Forcefulness 3. Health 4. Self-discipline 5. Reverence toward the Spiritual 6. Honesty 7. Love of Scholarship 8. Service 9. Cheerfulness 10. Appreciation of the Beautiful Firestone Baars Chapel TEN IDEALS Page 5 STEPHENS 2010 -2011 ~ President’s Message Welcome to Stephens College! We are pleased that you have chosen to continue your education at Stephens. We are the second-oldest women’s college in the United States, and offer a variety of programs (degree and