2016-17 COURSE CATALOG McMINNVILLE | PORTLAND, OR Linfield College is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Specialized accreditation is granted to certain of the college’s individual programs. The Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing is accredited by the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The education program is approved for training of elementary and secondary teachers by the State of Oregon’s Teachers Standards and Practices Commission. The education department also operates the Linfield Pre-Kindergarten program accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The athletic training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Association. Programs offered online through Online and Continuing Education are authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council. The college maintains affiliation with the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A. Linfield College reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, change fees, change the calendar and rules regarding admission and graduation requirements, and change any other regulations affecting the student body. Changes shall become effective whenever the proper authorities so determine and shall, at the discretion of such authorities, apply not only to prospective students but also to those who at that time are matriculated in the college. Linfield College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or physical handicap or other disabling condition in its educational programs, admission, activities, or employment policies. Addresses of Accrediting Bodies: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities National Association for the Education of Young Children 8060 165th Avenue NE, Suite 100 1313 L Street, NW, Suite 500 Redmond, WA 98052 Washington, DC 20005 (425) 558-4224 800-424-2460 www.nwccu.org www.naeyc.org Oregon State Board of Nursing National Association of Schools of Music 17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Portland, OR 97224-7012 Reston, VA 20190-5248 (971) 673-0685 (703) 437-0700 www.oregon.gov/OSBN http://nasm.arts-accredit.org Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530 2201 Double Creek Drive, Suite 5006 Washington, DC 20036-1120 Round Rock, TX 78664 (202) 463-6930 (512) 733-9700 www.aacn.nche.edu www.caate.net Teachers Standards and Practices Commission American Chemical Society Approved Program 250 Division St. NE 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW Salem, OR 97301-1012 Washington, DC 20036 503-378-3586 (800) 227-5558 www.oregon.gov/tspc www.acs.org TABLE OF CONTENTS n Academic Calendar ..........................................................................................................2 n Linfield College: A World of Difference ...........................................................................3 n Linfield’s Pioneer Heritage ...............................................................................................3 n Mission Statement ............................................................................................................4 n Linfield’s Academic Organization .....................................................................................4 n Degrees and Requirements ...............................................................................................5 n Academic Policies and Procedures ..................................................................................11 n Admission Policies ..........................................................................................................20 n Costs ..............................................................................................................................25 n Major Academic Units, Programs, and Departments .......................................................29 International Programs ................................................................................................29 January Term ..............................................................................................................33 Inquiry Seminars .........................................................................................................35 McMinnville Campus .................................................................................................38 Portland Campus ......................................................................................................136 Online and Continuing Education ............................................................................144 n Financial Aid ............................................................................................................... 147 n Community ................................................................................................................. 154 n Index ........................................................................................................................... 168 n Community Contacts .................................................................................................. 175 n Maps McMinnville Campus .............................................................................................. 176 Portland Campus ......................................................................................................177 1 AcAdemic cAlendAr • 2016-2017 Detailed academic calendars for McMinnville Campus, Portland Campus, and Online and Continuing Education can be found at http://www.linfield.edu/academics/academic-calendars.html. Fall Semester Spring Semester August 29 First Class Day (MCM & PTD) February 6 First Class Day (MCM & PTD) September 5 Labor Day February 13 First Class Day (OCE) September 6 First Class Day (OCE) February 17 Last Day to Add Classes (MCM & PTD) September 9 Last Day to Add Classes (MCM & PTD) February 24 Last Day to Add Classes (OCE) September 16 Last Day to Drop Classes with No Record February 24 Last Day to Drop Classes with no record (MCM & PTD) (MCM & PTD) September 19 Last Day to Add Classes (OCE) March 3 Last Day to Drop Classes with no record (OCE) September 23 Last Day to Drop Classes with No Record (OCE) March 27-31 Spring break (MCM & PTD) October 14 Fall Break (MCM) April 21 Last day to Withdraw from a course with a W on transcript November 4 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a W on Transcript (MCM & PTD) May 5 Symposium Day (MCM) November 11 Last day to Withdraw from a Course with a May 18 Last Class Day (MCM) W on Transcript (OCE) May 19 Last Class Day (PTD) November 21-25 Thanksgiving Break (MCM & PTD) May 19 Reading Day (MCM) November 24-25 Thanksgiving Break (OCE) May 22 Reading Day (PTD) December 9 Last Class Day (MCM & PTD) May 22-25 Final Exams (MCM & OCE) December 16 Last Class Day (OCE) May 23-25 Final Exams (PTD) December 12 Reading Day (MCM & PTD) May 25 Semester Ends December 13-16 Final Exams (MCM & OCE) May 25 Last Class Day (OCE) December 13-15 Final Exams (PTD) May 27-28 Commencement Weekend December 16 Semester Ends (Baccalaureate and Commencement) December 23 Grades Posted May 26 Grades Posted (Graduating Seniors) June 2 Grades Posted (All others) January Term January 3 First Class Day Summer Term January 4 Last Day to Add Classes June 5 First Class Day (PTD) January 6 Last Day to Drop Classes with no record June 6 Last Day to Add Classes (PTD) January 20 Last day to Withdraw from a course with a June 9 Last Day to Drop Classes with no record W on transcript (PTD) January 30 Last Class Day (MCM & PTD) June 19 First Class Day (OCE) February 2 Grades Posted (MCM & PTD) June 20 Last Day to Add Classes (OCE) February 3 Last Class Day (OCE) June 23 Last day to Withdraw from a course with a W on transcript (PTD) February 3 Term Ends June 23 Last Day to Drop Classes with no record February 8 Grades Posted (OCE) (OCE) July 4 Independence Day July 7 Last day to Withdraw from a course with a W on transcript (OCE) August 18 Last Class Day (PTD & OCE) August 18 Term ends August 25 Grades Posted MCM = McMinnville Campus PTD = Portland Campus OCE = Online and Continuing Education 2 linfield college • A World of difference Linfield is a private liberal arts college with an excellent, Good Samaritan School of Nursing; and Online and Continuing integrated education in the liberal arts and majors in selected Education, a pioneer in adult education with courses online. professional disciplines. Linfield connects educational programs with experiential learning in the Northwest and abroad. Linfield n is nationally recognized for its strong teaching faculty, outstanding Linfield has a challenging and innovative academic program academic programs and distinctive international emphasis. Lin- that features a broad liberal arts core and an atmosphere in which field educates students to become global citizens, with more than there is genuine concern for the individual. Faculty help students 40 percent of all graduates participating in study abroad courses. develop critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and n professional skills and leadership qualities that prepare them for successful careers. The rich experiential education fosters curios- Linfield enrolls 2,417 students and offers 49 majors through ity