2014-2016 CATALOG www.PQC.edu Revised June, 2015 1 Statement of Accreditation Paul Quinn College is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), having been awarded accredited status as a Category II institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on April 13, 2011; this status is effective for a period of five years. For questions about the accreditation of Paul Quinn College, please send correspondence to: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools 15935 Forest Road P.O. Box 328 Forest, Virginia 24551 (434) 525-9539 The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has granted a Certificate of Authority to Paul Quinn College to award the following degrees: Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Teacher Education, Biology, and Computer Science. This certificate does not constitute accreditation; it attests only to the institution having met the Board’s standards established for non- exempt institutions. Questions or complaints about the institution should be addressed to: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board P.O. Box 12788 Austin, TX 78711-2788 (512) 427-6200 http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/ Affiliations: Associations of Institutions of Higher Education of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Paul Quinn College admits students of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the College. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. No handicapped person is, on the basis of the handicap, excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program, employment, or activity at Paul Quinn College. For information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The catalog presents information regarding admission requirements, offered courses, degree requirements, tuition, fees, and the general rules and regulations of Paul Quinn College. The information was as accurate as possible at the time of publication. Updates will be made in the catalog as needed. Such changes will be publicized through normal channels and updated to the electronic version available via the College website. 2 PAUL QUINN COLLEGE Office of the President Dear Quinnites: On behalf of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and alumni, I welcome you to Paul Quinn College and the Quinnite Nation. It is a pleasure to present the current College Catalog. This document has been carefully prepared for the presentation of our mission, academic programs, and the academic policies and procedures of the College. At Paul Quinn College, we strive to be an institution of higher education that is fully committed to preparing its students for lives dedicated to service and leadership. Quinnites are taught to lead by combining an unwavering faith in the Lord with a strong moral compass and financial savvy. As a Quinnite, we hope at you will embrace and never forget your commitment to the “Four Ls of Quinnite Leadership: Leave places better than you found them; Live a life that matters; Lead from wherever you are; Love something greater than yourself. If you have any questions, please know you are never alone. We are always here for you. You have done more than matriculated at a college. You have joined a family. If you need assistance from the Office of the President, please call 214-379- 5577 or send an email to [email protected]. I look to forward to seeing you soon and often. Take care, Michael J. Sorrell, Esq. President 3 Table of Contents Statement of Accreditation .................................................................................................................................................. 2 Contact Information .............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Maps and Directions ............................................................................................................................................................. 8 Our Mission ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Christian Philosophy of Education ................................................................................................................................... 10 The Quinnite Creed ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 THE 4 L’s of Servant Leadership ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Institutional Objectives 2008-2016 .................................................................................................................................... 11 Educational Objectives for Academic Programs 2009-2016 .......................................................................................... 12 The Doctrinal Statement of Paul Quinn College ................................................................................................................ 12 Our History........................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Admissions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Application Procedures ...................................................................................................................................................... 15 Recommended high school curriculum ............................................................................................................................. 15 Home-Schooled Applicants ............................................................................................................................................... 15 Transfer Admissions .......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Non-traditional Admission ................................................................................................................................................ 16 Part-Time Admission ......................................................................................................................................................... 16 Veteran Students ............................................................................................................................................................... 16 Students With Disabilities ................................................................................................................................................. 16 International Student Admission ....................................................................................................................................... 16 Conditional Admittance .................................................................................................................................................... 17 Re-Admission ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Credit for Prior Learning .................................................................................................................................................... 17 Student Records and FERPA ............................................................................................................................................. 18 Presidential Scholars Program .......................................................................................................................................... 19 Paul Quinn College Scholars Program ............................................................................................................................. 19 Summer Bridge Program .................................................................................................................................................... 20 New Student Orientation .................................................................................................................................................... 20 Placement Testing .............................................................................................................................................................. 20 Registration ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Schedule of Fees ................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Cost of Attendance and Budget .......................................................................................................................................