2019-2020 BULLETIN OF INFORMATION TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE COURSES AND DEGREES 4000 Dauphin Street Mobile, Alabama 36608 SHC.edu CONTENTS | 2 CONTENTS ADMISSION ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY .................................................................... 10 DIVISION OF BUSINESS ................................................................................................................................ 25 DIVISION OF COMMUNICATION, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS .................................................... 45 DIVISION OF EDUCATION ........................................................................................................................... 73 DIVISION OF LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE .......................................................................................... 91 DIVISION OF NURSING .............................................................................................................................. 110 DIVISION OF PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY ........................................................................................ 123 DIVISION OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS ......................................................................................... 139 DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES .............................................................................................................. 174 INTERDISCIPLINARY AND OTHER PROGRAMS ...................................................................................... 201 ACADEMIC CALENDARS Visit current calendars on BadgerWeb (in the Academic Calendars portlet): OTHER SECTIONS OF THE BULLETIN GENERAL INFORMATION CONTINUING STUDIES/NON-TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS GRADUATE PROGRAMS SHC 2019 TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS 2 ADMISSION | 3 ADMISSION New students who desire to enroll for classes at Spring Hill College should contact the Office of Admissions or consult the College’s website for information about the admission process. Degree-seeking student – including first-time students, transfer students, and international student – must be admitted to the College to study in a major academic program. Non-degree students – students who desire to enroll for classes without seeking a degree – must also be admitted before registering for classes. ADMISSION POLICY FOR DEGREE PROGRAMS The admission policy of Spring Hill College is designed to enroll students who have the desire and ability to benefit from the academic programs of the College, without regard to their race, sex, religion, disability or national or ethnic origin. Ability is demonstrated by high school curriculum, grades, standardized test results, rank in class, previous college work (if applicable) and recommendations. The ideal student from Spring Hill College is an individual who seeks a liberal arts, faith- based education, whether Catholic or non-Catholic, and who truly wishes to become a responsible leader in service to others. The ideal student should come from a competitive high school, have taken a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, and graduate with an above average grade point average. The student may demonstrate the ability to benefit from admission to Spring Hill College by providing solid ACT or SAT test results. The student should also show the capacity to contribute to the wellbeing of the College through out-of-class activities such as community service, student government, clubs and organizations, and athletics. The student, upon graduation from Spring Hill College, would cherish as well as value the education he/she acquired and become an involved and supportive alumnus/alumna of the College. TEST-OPTIONAL POLICY As a Catholic, Jesuit institution, Spring Hill College seeks to admit a diverse and intellectually stimulating student body and, for this reason, emphasizes a holistic review of applications for admission. We believe that a full evaluation of a student’s high school record, both in and out of the classroom, allows us to assess the student’s potential for future academic success. Therefore, students who believe that their standardized test results do not adequately indicate their potential for academic success are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores.1 To receive full consideration for admission, students who apply for admission through the test- optional policy will be required to submit alternate materials to demonstrate their potential for academic success. Their application materials will demonstrate consistently strong and above average academic performance in the core areas of English, mathematics, science, and social science. Home schooled students are not eligible to apply through the test-optional policy. 1 All students are required to submit ACT or SAT scores. For students who apply under the College’s test-optional policy, these scores are only used to inform academic advising and to determine placement in core curriculum courses. SHC 2019 TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS 3 ADMISSION | 4 STUDENTS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Spring Hill College admits students on a rolling basis, which means that applications are processed whenever all required materials are received and students receive notification as soon as an admissions decision is made. Students seeking undergraduate admission to Spring Hill College may apply in one of two ways: • Complete the Spring Hill College application for undergraduate admission, which is available online at www.shc.edu/apply or from the Office of Admissions or • Complete the Common Application Students may choose to complete either application. The College requests that students complete only one (1) application, not both. FIRST-TIME STUDENT ADMISSION Applicants may be offered admission as first-time, first-year students on the basis of six (6) or more semesters of high school coursework. However, the applicant must, by the time of enrollment, have graduated from an accredited secondary school, with a minimum of 16 academic credits. Ordinarily, this includes four (4) units in English; three (3) in mathematics, including Algebra II; three (3) in natural science; three (3) in social science; and three (3) other units in academic areas. Application Procedures In addition to completing an application, a student applying for admission as a first-time, first-year student must also submit the following supporting materials: Regular Admission Test-Optional Supporting materials Admission 1. Official transcript of high school grades covering at least 6 semesters; transcripts must be X X submitted from every high school attended 2. Official scores from either Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) for X admissions review 3. Official scores from either Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) for X advising and placement only 4. Evaluation of achievement and potential from X high school counselor and/or high school teacher 5. A personal statement X SHC 2019 TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS 4 ADMISSION | 5 GED applicants: Any student wishing to submit an official GED report in lieu of a high school diploma should also submit transcripts of all high school work previously attempted. An interview in required for all GED applicants. Home-Schooled applicants: If a student has been home-schooled for any part of his or her high school education, the student should submit a comprehensive portfolio of the educational experience. The portfolio should include, but is not limited to, a thorough explanation of all coursework and how it was graded, a comprehensive reading list, documentation of any program affiliation and personal assessments provided by both the student and the primary teacher. We welcome the inclusion of any independent research project, community outreach or unique experience that enriched the homeschooling experience. All home-schooled students are required to submit official scores from either the SAT or ACT and to visit campus for a personal interview. Unconditional Admission Unconditional admission usually will be granted to applicants who, based on a holistic review of application materials, show strong potential for academic success in college-level work and the capacity to contribute to the wellbeing of the College. Conditional Admission The College may, at its discretion, grant conditional admission to applicants who do not clearly meet the requirements for unconditional admission but who demonstrate the potential to complete a course of student successful at Spring Hill College. Students admitted conditionally may be limited in the number of enrolled credit hours during the first semester of study and/or be advised to take prerequisite courses that will count towards graduation. TRANSFER ADMISSION Transfer student is a classification assigned to any student who has matriculated at a college or university other than Spring Hill College with a transcript of record2. Students seeking transfer admission are required to disclose attendance at all prior institutions. Application Procedures In addition to completing an application, a transfer student applicant must also submit: 1. An official transcript from each college or university attended for all coursework and a list of courses in progress; and 2. A transfer reference from the Dean of Students or equivalent at the last college attended verifying good disciplinary standing. 3. If the applicant has earned fewer than 12 semester