2016-17 CATALOGUE B Centenary College of Louisiana Centenary College of LouisianaCentenary College of Louisiana 1 Undergraduate Catalogue 2016-2017 Centenary College is an equal opportunity educational institution. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation, in the administration of its educational policies, recruitment or admission of students, scholarship, grant or loan programs,­­ athletic or other College-administered programs, employment procedures, train- ing programs, promotion policies or other related personnel practices. The College’s designated coordinator for compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Internal Revenue Service is the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The College’s designated coordinator for compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is the Vice Provost. The College follows the guidelines for records established by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (1974). 2 Centenary College of Louisiana Welcome to Centenary College Dear Student, There may be many things about Centenary College of Louisiana that are old school: we have endured since 1825 as the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi. We offer a rigorous liberal arts curriculum. We believe that training embedded in the education of the whole person is better than training alone. The word “education” comes from the Latin educare—to train or mold—and educere—to lead out. We do both at Centenary, because both are needed in this rapidly changing new world. Here you will learn the methods and content of a disciplinary major, and the way your major connects to other ways of knowing. You will stand shoulder to shoulder with your classmates on the athletic field, in the artist’s studio, on the stage, and giving service to the community. You will ask questions that lead to deeper understanding—and more questions—about your faith or your values, and the way others in the world think about them similarly or differently. The challenges of global life in the 21st century are many and immense. At Centenary, we are paying particular attention to three of them: how to lead a meaningful life, how to expand our circles of relationship to include others with understanding and respect, and how to contribute to sustainable solutions for preserving our planet. Through coursework and student activities, through study abroad and internships, and through the dailiness of life on a close-knit residential campus with deeply committed faculty and staff, you will each have the opportunity to engage these issues. Let this catalogue serve as a partial roadmap as you plan your individual trek, but remember that there are many people on campus eager to walk with you and tell you about points of interest, what to do in case of a needed detour, or how to find fuel for this exciting journey. Even in the era of GPS, we pride ourselves on being good, old-fashioned field guides. Old school, new world. Forward, Centenary! Warmly, Dr. Jenifer K. Ward Provost and Dean of the College Centenary College of Louisiana 3 Table of Contents Catalogue Statement ..................................................................2 Foreign Languages ............................................................83 Academic Calendar ....................................................................4 Gender Studies Minor .........................................................88 The Centenary Experience ..........................................................6 Geology ...............................................................................89 Life on Campus .........................................................................9 History ...............................................................................92 Admission ................................................................................13 Mathematics ......................................................................97 Expenses and Financial Aid .....................................................19 Museum Management ......................................................100 Academic Regulations .............................................................26 Music ................................................................................101 Degree Requirements (core) ....................................................32 Neuroscience ...................................................................107 Academic Honors and Organizations .......................................36 Philosophy .......................................................................109 Degree Offerings .....................................................................40 Physics Minor ..................................................................111 Pre-Professional Programs .....................................................41 Political Science ..................................................................94 COLLEGE PROGRAMS Psychology ......................................................................112 Art and Visual Culture .........................................................43 Religious Studies .............................................................115 Biochemistry ......................................................................48 Sociology .........................................................................118 Biology ...............................................................................49 Theatre .............................................................................120 Business Administration ....................................................52 Trek ...................................................................................123 Chemistry ..........................................................................60 Wellness and Athletics ......................................................124 Communication ..................................................................63 Enrichment Opportunities .....................................................126 Computer Science Minor ...................................................70 Faculty ..................................................................................128 Cross-Disciplinary Studies ..................................................71 Endowed Chairs ....................................................................131 Economics ..........................................................................57 Visiting Fellows .....................................................................133 Education ...........................................................................72 Professors Emeriti ................................................................134 Engineering ........................................................................75 Board of Trustees ..................................................................136 English ...............................................................................76 Administration ......................................................................137 Environment and Society Minor ........................................81 Index ....................................................................................139 First-Year Experience .........................................................82 The College Catalogue, adopted by the President’s Cabinet, annually publishes, in a single document, the Institutional Policies, Administrative Policies, Academic Policies and College-wide Procedures specifically related to student interaction with an under- standing of the academic program. The Chief Academic Officer will maintain and enforce the College Catalogue and will develop recommendations for changes or additions to the College Catalogue for the President’s Cabinet in consultation the Faculty. No portion of the College Catalogue will limit the authority of the Board of Trustees or the authority delegated to the President by the Board. 4 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Centenary College of Louisiana Academic Calendar 2016-2017 FALL SEMESTER AUGUST TERM 2016 Class work begins 8:00 am Monday Aug. 1 Last day to enroll, add courses, or change sections Noon Tuesday Aug. 2 Last day to drop a course or change enrollment status 4:30 pm Monday Aug. 15 Class work ends Friday Aug. 19 August Term final grades due Noon Friday Aug. 26 FALL TERM 2016 Registration Monday-Tuesday Aug. 22-23 Class work begins (FYE begins Mon., Aug. 22) 8:00 am Wednesday Aug. 24 President’s Convocation* 11:00 am Thursday Aug. 25 Last day for enrolling, adding courses, or Noon Thursday Sept. 1 changing sections Labor Day Holiday Monday Sept. 5 Last day for removing incomplete grades Noon Friday Sept. 30 from preceding Spring, May, Summer Fall Break begins 9:30 pm Wednesday Oct. 5 Classes resume 8:00 am Monday Oct. 10 Mid-term grades due Noon Wednesday Oct. 12 Last day for dropping courses or changing 4:00 pm Wednesday Oct. 26 enrollment status for Fall Term Thanksgiving Break begins 4:00 pm Tuesday Nov. 22 Classes resume 8:00 am Monday Nov. 28 Preparation Week Monday-Friday Dec. 5-9 Class work ends 4:00 pm Friday Dec. 9 Exams Monday-Friday Dec. 12-16 Final Grades due Noon Monday Dec. 21 SPRING SEMESTER SPRING TERM 2017 Registration Tuesday Jan. 3 Class work begins 8:00 am Wednesday Jan. 4 Last day for enrolling, adding courses, Noon Thursday Jan. 12 or changing sections