General Information 1 STATEMENT OF MISSION, VALUES AND VISION Columbia College improves the lives of diverse undergraduate and graduate learners through exemplary teaching. The liberal arts and sciences and professional programs of the College embrace and profess the values of: • Student-centrism • Life long learning • Ethics and citizenship • Flexibility and innovation • Quality and improvement • Civility and respect • Environmental and fiscal stewardship. Vision: A model institution. Approved by the Board of Trustees May 1, 2009 DESCRIPTION Columbia College, a private, coeducational institution, offers associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees that prepare students of differing backgrounds for entry level or advanced posi- tions in various occupations and professions. Founded in 1851 by charter of the Missouri legisla- ture and then named Christian Female College, Columbia College assumed its current name and became coeducational in 1970. Although it retains a covenant with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Columbia College is a nonsectarian institution. The College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and holds specialized accreditation in its Education program. Students may enroll in day, evening or online classes at the home campus in Columbia, Missouri, or in its Adult Higher Education Division at one of the many nationwide campuses. Columbia College educates 25,000 students each year and has more than 67,000 Columbia College alumni. 2 General Information COLUMBIA COLLEGE EVENING CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2011-2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Administrative Offices ................................................................................................................. Inside Front Cover Mission, Values and Vision Statement ..................................................................................................................... 1 College Profile .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Nationwide Campuses ............................................................................................................................................. 4 The Home Campus .................................................................................................................................................. 5 The Home Campus Map .......................................................................................................................................... 7 2011-2012 Evening Campus Academic Calendar .................................................................................................... 8 Academic Policies, Regulations, and Procedures ............................................................................................ 11 Academic Programs and Degree Information ................................................................................................... 22 Minors .............................................................................................................................................................. 24 General Education .......................................................................................................................................... 28 Baccalaureate Degrees ................................................................................................................................... 34 Associate Degrees .......................................................................................................................................... 74 Academic Honors ................................................................................................................................................. 80 Admissions ........................................................................................................................................................... 82 Fees ....................................................................................................................................................................... 87 Financial Aid and Scholarships .......................................................................................................................... 89 Evaluation of Credit and Testing ........................................................................................................................ 98 Special Academic Programs ............................................................................................................................. 106 Special Academic Facilities .............................................................................................................................. 107 Online Campus ................................................................................................................................................... 112 Course Descriptions .......................................................................................................................................... 118 Personnel Directory ........................................................................................................................................... 179 Index .................................................................................................................................................................... 186 This catalog is published for the purpose of providing information about the College and its programs. Announcements contained herein are subject to change without notice and may not be regarded in the nature of binding obligations to the College. Columbia College reserves the right to change prices, curricula, policies and practices as described in this catalog as circumstances, efficiency of operation and fiscal contingencies may require. Columbia College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by appli- cable federal or state law, including race, religion, gender, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability in the administration of its educational policies, admission, financial assistance, employment, educational programs or activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Office of Human Resources, Columbia College, 1001 Rogers St., Columbia, MO 65216 (telephone: 573-875-7495). General Information 3 COLLEGE PROFILE Classification: Private, coeducational undergraduate and graduate-degree granting college with a liberal arts and sciences foundation. Carnegie Foundation classification: Master's Level College. Location: Home campus in Columbia, Missouri (population 100,000 plus over 25,000 students at three separate colleges) on Interstate 70, halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City. Air service via major airline to Columbia Regional Airport. Nationwide campuses located throughout the United States and in Cuba: Alabama: Redstone Arsenal; California: Coast Guard Island, Lemoore, Los Alamitos, San Diego, San Luis Obispo; Cuba: Guantanamo Bay; Colorado: Aurora; Florida: Jacksonville, Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Orlando, Patrick Air Force Base; Georgia: Fort Stewart, Hunter Army Air Field; Illinois: Crystal Lake, Elgin, Freeport, Lake County; Missouri: Christian County, Fort Leonard Wood, Jefferson City, Kansas City, Lake Ozark, Moberly, Rolla, St. Louis; New York: Fort Drum, Hancock Field; Oklahoma: Fort Sill; South Carolina: NWS Charletston; Texas: Fort Worth; Utah: Salt Lake City; Washington: Marysville, Whidbey Island. Degrees Conferred: Associate in Arts, Associate in General Studies, Associate in Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of General Studies, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Criminal Justice. School Code/ FICE #: 002456 Campus: 21 buildings on a 33-acre campus four blocks from downtown Columbia. Library: 80,000 volumes, 250 periodicals, nearly 2,500 audio-visual items, access to on-line resources. Member of MOBIUS statewide consortium. Enrollment: More than 1,000 full and part-time day students, representing 25 states and 27 foreign countries; more than 1,300 evening and graduate students and more than 15,000 Nationwide and Online students. Alumni: More than 67,000 Christian College alumnae and Columbia College alumni Athletics: Member, American Midwest Conference of the NAIA (men's soccer and basketball; women's vol- leyball, basketball and softball) and a variety of intramural sports. Accreditation: Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Approved for teacher preparation by the Missouri State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Associate in Science degree in Nursing approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing, and is a candidate for accreditation with the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The Higher Learning Commission North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504 Telephone: 312/263-0456 or 1-800/621-7440 E-mail: [email protected] Department of Elementary and Secondary Education P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Telephone: 573/751-6504 E-mail: [email protected] Missouri State Board of Nursing 3605 Missouri