2014-2015 COURSE CATALOG Linfield College | McMinnville | Portland, OR linfield college | 900 se baker street | mcminnville, or 97128-6894 www.linfield.edu 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 the Division of 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: McMinnville & Portland Campuses ..................................................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 ..........................................................................................................18 n Costs ..............................................................................................................................23 n Major Academic Units, Programs, and Departments .......................................................27 International Programs ................................................................................................27 January Term ..............................................................................................................31 Inquiry Seminars .........................................................................................................32 McMinnville Campus .................................................................................................34 Portland Campus ......................................................................................................128 Division of Continuing Education .............................................................................135 n Financial Aid ............................................................................................................... 139 n Community ................................................................................................................. 145 n Index ........................................................................................................................... 158 n Community Contacts .................................................................................................. 165 n Maps McMinnville Campus .............................................................................................. 166 Portland Campus ......................................................................................................167 1 AcAdemic cAlendAr: mcminnville & PortlAnd cAmPuses • 2014-2015 Note: A calendar of the Division of Continuing Education is available by visiting http://www.linfield.edu/dce/student-handbook-introduction.html. For a detailed calendar of the Portland Campus, visit: http://www.linfield.edu/portland/registration-and-records/academic-calendars.html. Fall Semester, 2014 January Term, 2015 August 21 Residence halls open to new students January 4 Residence halls open 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. January 5 Classes begin. August 21-24 Fall Orientation and Transfer Transitions.* Welcome to Linfield. January 6 Last day to enroll in a class with instructor consent. Last day for submitting Tutorial and August 23-24 Placement exams and academic advising.* Independent Study Petitions. Residence Halls open to returning students 10:00 a.m. January 9 Final day for withdrawal from classes with no record on transcript. August 25 Classes begin. January 23 Final day for withdrawal from classes September 1 Labor Day. No classes. with a W on transcript. September 5 Last day to enroll in a class with instructor January 30 Term ends after last scheduled class. consent. Last day for submitting Tutorial and Independent Study Petitions Spring Semester, 2015 September 12 Last day to withdraw from classes with no record on transcript. February 8 Residence halls open 10:00 a.m. October 31 Final day for withdrawal from classes February 9 Classes begin. with a W on transcript. February 20 Last day to enroll in a class with instructor November 24-28 Thanksgiving vacation. consent. Last day for submitting Tutorial and Independent Study Petitions. December 1 Classes resume. February 27 Last day to withdraw from classes with no December 5 Reading Day.+ record on transcript. December 8-11 Final exam period.+ March 23-27 Spring vacation. December 11 Semester ends after last scheduled exam. March 30 Classes resume. April 24 Final day for withdrawal from classes with a W on transcript. * McMinnville Campus only. May 21 Reading Day.+ + Dates for Portland Campus Reading Day and exams differ, see online calendar for schedules. May 22, 26-28 Final exam period.+ May 25 Memorial Day. No classes. May 28 Semester ends after last scheduled exam. May 30-31 Commencement Weekend. (Baccalaureate and Commencement) 2 linfield college • A World of difference Linfield is a private liberal arts college with an excellent, School of Nursing; the Adult Degree Program, a pioneer in adult edu- integrated education in the liberal arts and majors in selected cation with courses online and advising at eight sites in Oregon. 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 half 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 2,530 students and offers 46 majors through ity and discovery and provides opportunities in collaborative three programs: a residential campus in McMinnville, featuring a research, creative projects, internships, community service and traditional liberal arts curriculum, including pre-professional programs; study abroad. a Portland Campus which is home to the Linfield-Good Samaritan LINFIELD’S PIONEER HERITAGE Linfield