2019 - 2020 General Catalog GENERAL CATALOG Announcements for 2019-2020 Purpose of Catalog This catalog was prepared to answer questions about Barton College and its Barton College curriculum. While the information in the Catalog Wilson, North Carolina was current at the time of publication (July 1, 2019), the College reserves the right to change the policies Telephone (252) 399-6300 contained herein with appropriate notice and efforts to communicate such changes. FAX (252) 399-6571 Failure to read this catalog does not excuse the student from the requirements and regulations described herein. Table of Contents 4 Introduction to the College 7 Admissions 17 College Expenses 21 Financial Aid 69 Student Engagement and Success 76 Degree Requirements 85 Honors and Awards 89 Academic Regulations 112 Special Academic Programs 120 Courses of Instruction 123 School of Allied Health and Sport Studies 137 School of Business 158 School of Education 202 School of Humanities 223 School of Nursing 235 School of Sciences 275 School of Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts 301 College Personnel 315 Academic Calendar 318 Appendix 335 Index 340 Facilities 344 Correspondence Directory 345 Athletic Complex Map 346 Campus Map 3 Catalog The Catalog Choice of Catalog Each Barton College General Catalog takes effect at the opening of the fall semester. The catalog in effect at the time of first enrollment or at readmission governs the student’s degree requirements. In cases of extenuating circumstances, the student may request from the Vice President for Academic Affairs a leave without prejudice. Such a request must be made before leaving the College for an extended time. If granted, the student may return to the College under the requirements of the Barton College General Catalog of original enrollment. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of the information in the catalog. Nondiscriminatory Policy Barton College accepts students without prejudice of any kind. The College does not discriminate in administration of its educational, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school- administered programs. Barton is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Barton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Editor of Catalog: Sheila J. Milne 4 Introduction to the College INTRODUCTION Barton College … briefly … A four-year, private, liberal arts college, Barton College celebrates bold thinking among faculty and staff while nurturing bold leadership development among its students. The combination of learning inside the classroom and growth outside of the classroom is known as the Barton Experience. Barton provides a challenging academic environment with a range of professional and liberal arts programs leading to the baccalaureate and master’s degree. The foundation of the Barton Experience is the promise to provide the tools and support to maximize students’ potential, in the classroom and beyond. With a focus on academic excellence, professors introduce subjects with fresh perspectives and captivate students’ interest through integrated hands-on opportunities that merge learning with doing. The Barton Experience offers purposeful internship/practicums in academic disciplines, meaningful international travel/study, student/faculty research and presentation through the Day of Scholarship, community service projects through the Day of Service, the distinguished Whitehurst Family Honors Program, an impressive array of cultural events, and diverse athletic competition. The result is an annual class of graduates who have increased emotional intelligence, a broadened awareness of diverse cultures, and a strengthened sense of ethical leadership and purpose as they boldly prepare to serve their local and global communities. Location Wilson, North Carolina (population 49,000) is located 45 miles east of North Carolina’s capital city of Raleigh and seven miles east of Interstate 95 (the main route between New York and Florida). The city is served by Amtrak and by one bus company. Commercial air service is available at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Enrollment Approximately 1,000; approximately 42% of the full-time students reside on campus. The College has students from 30 states, 1 U.S. territory, and 17 foreign countries. Academics Eight schools offering 44 academic majors. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of School Administration, and Master of Science in Nursing degrees are awarded through the schools of Allied Health and Sport Studies, Business, Education, Humanities, Nursing, Sciences, Social Work, and the School of Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts. Calendar Fall semester and spring semester. During fall and spring semesters, a full-time undergraduate student carries from 12 to 18 semester hours. One summer term is also available in which four subterms operate. A student may take up to twelve semester hours in the summer term. Courses for students in the Graduate and Professional Studies are offered online, in evenings, and on weekends in seven-week sessions within each semester. Full-time graduate students carry nine semester hours. 5 Introduction to the College History In 1901, the North Carolina Christian Missionary Convention purchased Kinsey Seminary from the Wilson Education Association. In 1902, Barton College, under its former name of Atlantic Christian College, was incorporated by the state of North Carolina. The College opened with a capacity enrollment of 107 in September. Ada Tyson became the first graduate in the spring of 1903. In May 1922, the College was recognized as a standard A-grade institution by the North Carolina Board of Education. In 1923, the College adopted the words Habebunt Lumen Vitae – “They shall have the light of life” – as its official college motto. In 1955, the College was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. On September 6, 1990, the College changed its name to Barton College. Barton College has been served by the following presidents: James C. Coggins, 1902-1904; John J. Harper, 1904-1908; Jesse C. Caldwell, 1908-1916; Raymond A. Smith, 1916-1920; Howard S. Hilley, 1920-1949; Cecil A. Jarman, acting 1949-1950; Denton Ray Lindley, 1950-1953; James M. Moudy, acting 1953; Travis A. White, 1953-1956; James M. Moudy, acting 1956; Arthur D. Wenger, 1956-1977; Milton L. Adams, acting 1977; Harold C. Doster, 1978-1983; James B. Hemby, Jr., President Emeritus, 1983-2003; Norval C. Kneten, 2003-2015; and Douglas N. Searcy, our current president. Affiliation The College is affiliated with the Division of Higher Education of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It is also a member of the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, the American Council on Education, North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Council on Social Work Education. College Name The namesake of the College is Barton Warren Stone, who was a major figure in the founding of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). In addition to Stone’s early ministry in eastern North Carolina, he also has roots in private higher education in this state. Born in Maryland and reared in Virginia, Stone used his modest inheritance to attend Caldwell Academy in Greensboro in the late 1700s. Stone’s academic career had its beginnings in law and later in teaching, but it eventually gave way to a lifelong religious evolution that carried him to the frontiers of Kentucky. In that state, a religious movement led by Stone and another led by Thomas Campbell merged in 1832 to form the denomination which, 70 years later, established the College. Alumni Association The Barton College Alumni Association includes more than 26,000 graduates and former students. Members of the Association are encouraged to take part in the organization’s many activities, from fund-raising to encouraging prospective students to consider the College. Barton Scope, is a magazine for alumni and friends of the College. Accreditation Barton College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA, 30033-4097, or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Barton College. 6 Introduction to the College Statement of Purpose I The College is organized to maintain and operate an institution of learning for the education and instruction of qualified students within the framework of the Christian ideals and principles and under the auspices of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in North Carolina. — The College Charter II Barton College is a community of learners freely examining the intellectual and cultural experiences of a diverse and interdependent world to understand humanity’s rich heritage and to improve the quality of all existence. Mission Statement Barton College is committed to providing programs and opportunities to encourage the intellectual, spiritual, social, and cultural development of its students and to challenge them for future leadership and service to their local and global communities. 7 Admissions ADMISSIONS Barton College seeks students from a variety of backgrounds who can contribute to and benefit from the College’s many scholastic and extracurricular
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