WWHITTIERWHITTIER CCOLLEGEOLLEGE 2007-2009 ISSUE OF THE WHITTIER COLLEGE CATALOG Volume 89 • Spring 2007 Published by Whittier College, Offi ce of the Registrar 13406 E. Philadelphia Street, P.O. Box 634, Whittier, CA 90608 • (562) 907-4200 • www.whittier.edu Accreditation Whittier College is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. You may contact WASC at: 985 Atlantic Avenue, SUITE 100 Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 748-9001 The Department of Education of the State of California has granted the College the right to recommend candidates for teaching credentials. The College’s programs are on the approved list of the American Chemical Society, the Council on Social Work Education, and the American Association of University Women. Notice of Nondiscrimination Whittier College admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, marital status, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs. Whittier College does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to its programs. Fees, tuition, programs, courses, course content, instructors, and regulations are subject to change without notice. 2 TTABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ..................................................................................Inside Front Cover ACADEMIC CALENDAR ......................................................................................5-6 INTRODUCING WHITTIER COLLEGE ............................................................. 7-20 President’s Message ........................................................................................ 7 Values ............................................................................................................. 8 Traditions ....................................................................................................... 8 Vision ............................................................................................................. 9 Mission ........................................................................................................... 9 Undergraduate Admission ............................................................................ 10 Credential and Graduate Admission ............................................................. 12 Student Financing ................................................................................... 12-13 COLLEGE LIFE .............................................................................................. 21-27 The Faculty ................................................................................................. 21 The Academic Advising System .............................................................. 21-22 Endowed Professorships ......................................................................... 22-23 Recognition of Academic Achievement ......................................................... 24 Student Services ...................................................................................... 24-26 Student Activities ......................................................................................... 27 Student Rights & Responsibilities ................................................................ 27 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ....................................................28-45 THE CURRICULUM .........................................................................................46-54 Degrees ....................................................................................................... 46 The Liberal Education Program ...............................................................46-47 Whittier Scholars Program ...................................................................... 47-48 Writing Program ......................................................................................... 49 Requirements for Graduation ..........................................................49-50 Requirements for the Major .................................................................. 50 Requirements for the Minor .................................................................. 50 Requirements for Transfer Students ..................................................... 50 Whittier Scholars Program Requirements ................................................... 51 Academic Support Programs and Services ................................................... 51 3 TTABLE OF CONTENTS COURSES OF STUDY ........................................................................................... 55 Academic Divisions ...................................................................................... 55 Course Numbering ....................................................................................... 55 Departments and Course Descriptions ......................................................... 55 SPECIAL PROGRAMS International Programs (Study Abroad) ..................................................... 197 Professional and Pre-Professional Programs. .............................................. 199 Summer Program ....................................................................................... 203 Urban Studies ............................................................................................. 204 GRADUATE EDUCATION ........................................................................... 205-213 Application to Credential and Master of Arts ............................................. 206 Requirements for the Master of Arts in Education ..................................... 207 WHITTIER LAW SCHOOL ..................................................................................214 EXPENSES ........................................................................................................... 216 COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION .......................................................................... 220 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ........................................................................................ 222 FACULTY ............................................................................................................ 225 INDEX ................................................................................................................ 233 4 AACADEMIC CALENDAR 2007-2008 FALL SEMESTER 2007 Orientation ................................................................................................................ September 2-5 Fall Semester ......................................................................................... September 6–December 14 Fall Semester classes begin ............................................................................................September 6 Last Day to Add a Course .....................................................................................September 13 Last Day to Drop a Course w/o Record ................................................................September 27 Last Day to File CR/NC Grade Option .......................................................................October 4 Mid-Semester Break .........................................................................................................October 12 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course ......................................................................October 18 Pre-registration for Spring & Jan Terms ...................................................................November 5-15 Last Day to Withdraw from College .....................................................................November 15 Thanksgiving Break ................................................................................................November 22-23 Fall Semester classes end ............................................................................................... December 7 Reading Day .................................................................................................................December 10 Finals .......................................................................................................................December 11-14 Fall Grades Due in the Registrar’s Offi ce ..................................................................... December 18 JANUARY INTERIM 2008 January Interim ..............................................................................................January 7-February 1 Martin Luther King Holiday ............................................................................................ January 21 Last Day to Add a Course ......................................................................................... January 11 Last Day to Drop a Course w/o Record .................................................................... January 18 Last Day to File CR/NC Grade Option Record ........................................................ January 18 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course Record .......................................................... January 25 Last Day to Withdraw from College ............................................................................ January 25 Jan term grades due. ........................................................................................................February 6 SPRING SEMESTER 2008 Orientation for new spring