CKTON TO C -S O L R 2018-2 019 E L E ACADEMICV CATALOG G L E U C Culver-Stockton College • One College Hill • Canton, MO 63435-1299 Phone: 573-288-6000 • Admission: 800-537-1883 culver.edu Failure to read this catalog does not exclude students from the regulations and requirements described herein. CAMPUS OFFICE DIRECTORY According to the nature of the inquiry, students may direct questions or requests for information to the appropriate office. For assistance, call 573-288-6000. Admission procedures, requests for applications, campus visits ..................................................................Admission 573-288-6331 Career services, off-campus employment, internships ..........................................................................Career Services 573-288-6536 Contributions, gifts or bequests, estate planning, alumni services ............................................... Advancement Office 800-755-2287 Educational programs, curriculum, faculty .......................................................................................Academic Affairs 573-288-6325 Financial aid assistance, scholarships, Federal Work Study, on-campus employment .............................. Financial Aid 573-288-6307 Library information or assistance with online resources ........................................................................Library Office 573-288-6321 General College policy .....................................................................................................................Academic Affairs 573-288-6325 Payroll, accounts payable .................................................................................................Administration and Finance 573-288-6328 Student accounts, veterans’ affairs ....................................................................................................Student Accounts 573-288-6492 Student activities, campus life, housing ...................................................................................................Student Life 573-288-6334 Transcripts, educational records, evaluation of transfer credits, student academic records .................Registrar’s Office 573-288-6330 Academic advising, academic support, developmental education, first-year experience, international ....................................................................................................................Student Success 573-288-6423 2 Dear Student: To be educated at Culver-Stockton College is an experience that goes beyond an academic credential. Our distinctive experiential curriculum prepares students for life in a dynamic world. The essence of our college lies in a set of core values that provides students a greater sense of what matters besides intellectual competence – lifelong relationships, moral discernment, leadership, altruism, spiritual depth, and responsibility to community. The ability to serve each generation of talented students is a privilege for all of us at Culver-Stockton and a special honor for me personally. As your president, I will work to enhance the living and learning community of our campus and to provide the leadership to focus on a shared vision for the future. Culver-Stockton’s curriculum provides countless experiential learning opportunities for students. As you set out on this new road, I encourage you to use this academic catalog as a guidebook preparing you for an adventure that will last a lifetime; one that begins in the classes you will take, the internships you will experience, and the unfinished conversations you will start. I’m excited about the opportunities that await you here at Culver-Stockton College! Sincerely, Kelly M. Thompson, EdD President 3 2018-2019 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Fall 2018 Semester August 6-17 Summer Bridge Classes Monday-Friday August 20 Classes begin (12 week) Monday September 3 Labor Day (no classes) Monday September 28 Mid-term (classes in session) Friday October 1 Mid-term Break (no classes) Monday November 12 Last day of classes (12 week) Monday November 13 Reading Day Tuesday Nov. 14-16 Final Exams (12 week) Wednesday-Friday Nov. 17-25 Thanksgiving Break (no classes) Saturday-Sunday November 26 Classes begin (3 week) Monday December 14 Last day of classes (3 week) Friday Dec. 15 - Jan. 9 Christmas Break Saturday-Wednesday Spring 2019 Semester January 10 Classes begin (12 week) Thursday January 21 Martin Luther King Day (no classes) Monday February 22 Mid-term (classes in session) Friday March 2-10 Spring Break Saturday-Sunday April 5 Last day of classes (12 week) Friday April 8 Reading Day Monday April 9-11 Final Exams (12 week) Tuesday-Thursday April 12 Break Friday April 15 Classes begin (3week) Monday April 19-22 Easter Break (no classes) Friday-Monday May 8 Last day of classes (3week) Wednesday May 11 Graduation Saturday Summer Session 2019 1st 5-week session - May 20 to June 24 2nd 5-week session - June 25 to July 30 4 5 CONTENTS The Culver-Stockton Mission ......................................................................................................................................................................7 Academic Information .................................................................................................................................................................................7 Admission .................................................................................................................................................................................................11 Financial Information… ............................................................................................................................................................................18 Student Life ..............................................................................................................................................................................................30 Academic Policies and Regulations ............................................................................................................................................................34 Student Success .........................................................................................................................................................................................35 Other Academic Services and Opportunities .............................................................................................................................................39 Undergraduate Academic Programs ...........................................................................................................................................................40 Majors…. ..................................................................................................................................................................................................43 Pre-Professional Areas ................................................................................................................................................................................43 Course Regulations ...................................................................................................................................................................................48 Academic Divisions ...................................................................................................................................................................................50 General Education ....................................................................................................................................................................................50 Accountancy..............................................................................................................................................................................................55 Art and Design ..........................................................................................................................................................................................58 Arts Management ......................................................................................................................................................................................63 Athletic Training .......................................................................................................................................................................................67 Biology ......................................................................................................................................................................................................71 Business.....................................................................................................................................................................................................76 Chemistry .................................................................................................................................................................................................83 College Success… ......................................................................................................................................................................................86 Communication ........................................................................................................................................................................................86 Criminal Justice/Law