course catalog 2019-2020 Cottey College Catalog CREATORS OF INCREDIBLE FUTURES 2020-2021 2020-2021 Cottey College Academic Catalog 1 INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................................ 2 A Note to Cottey Students .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Academic Year Calendars ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Accreditation and Affiliation ............................................................................................................................................... 6 Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 The College President’s Message ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 A Legacy of Excellence ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 A Cottey Education ............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Mission, Vision, and Core Values ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Cottey College Honor Code. ............................................................................................................................................. 10 Student Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................................................. 11 Admission ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Financial Aid ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Financial Matters .................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Student Tuition & Fees ..................................................................................................................................................... 18 Withdrawal Refund Policy ................................................................................................................................................ 18 The Campus and Student Life ................................................................................................................................................. 20 Academic Programs ................................................................................................................................................................ 25 The Serenbetz Institute .................................................................................................................................................... 25 Baccalaureate Degree Programs ...................................................................................................................................... 26 Degree Requirements for Bachelor Degrees .................................................................................................................... 26 Associate Degree Programs .............................................................................................................................................. 28 General Education Requirements for All Degrees ............................................................................................................ 29 Program Offerings for Bachelor Degrees .......................................................................................................................... 33 Minor Offerings for Baccalaureate students..................................................................................................................... 63 Degree Requirements for Associate Degrees ................................................................................................................... 68 Certificate Offerings. ......................................................................................................................................................... 74 Academic Policies and Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 75 Academic Recognition ...................................................................................................................................................... 88 Departments and Courses ...................................................................................................................................................... 90 Course Descriptions .......................................................................................................................................................... 92 Special Courses ............................................................................................................................................................... 132 Cottey College’s Endowed Funds .......................................................................................................................................... 134 Personnel Faculty ............................................................................................................................................................................ 140 Emeriti Faculty ................................................................................................................................................................ 142 Administration and Staff ................................................................................................................................................. 144 Governing Boards Board of Trustees ....................................................................................................................................................... 146 International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood .......................................................................................................... 146 Index ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 147 Campus Map ......................................................................................................................................................................... 150 2 2020-2021 Cottey College Academic Catalog A NOTE TO COTTEY STUDENTS Thank you for choosing Cottey College. At Cottey, our goal is to inspire you to create your own incredible future by becoming engaged with all aspects of your college educa- tion. Cottey’s commitment to our students is simple. We are committed to ensuring your success throughout your Cottey career and after – no matter where life will take you. The pages that follow comprise the official academic publication of the College and contain information about the curriculum, graduation requirements, student services, and academic rights and responsibilities of our students. We want you to gain a sense of Cottey’s commitment to our students and the unique environment of Cottey College in and out of class. The Admission and Financial Aid section of this catalog outlines the steps necessary to become a Cottey Comet, spectacular and rare! For all that is beyond these pages, email us at [email protected], call us at 1-888-5-COTTEY or 1-888-526-8839, or visit us online at cottey.edu and in-person at 1000 W. Austin Blvd. Nevada, MO 64772. • Get to know current students • Cheer on the Comets at a free home game! • Take a tour • Sit in on a class • Meet your prospective professors • Spend the night in one of our residence halls • Sample the food Don’t be a stranger. Be a sister! • Like us on Facebook.com/CotteyC • Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CotteyCollege • Tune in on our You Tube channel, CotteyEdu 2020-2021 Cottey College Academic Catalog 3 2020-2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR August 21 Friday Residence Halls Open for New Students Only 21-24 Friday-Monday Orientation 23 Sunday Residence Halls Open for Returning Students 24 Monday Advising 24 Monday Opening Convocation 25 Tuesday Classes Begin September 1 Tuesday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Adding Classes 7 Monday Labor Day; No Classes 8 Tuesday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Dropping Classes Without Fee and Without Notation of W on Transcript 25-27 Friday-Sunday Family Weekend October 9 Friday Mid-Semester Break; No Classes 12-16 Monday-Friday Mid-Semester Week Nov/Dec 4-9 Wednesday-Wednesday Advising; Registration for Spring 2021 November 18 Wednesday, 5 p.m. Deadline for Withdrawal From Classes 25-27 Wednesday-Friday Thanksgiving Break 30 Monday Classes Resume December 11 Friday Last Day of Classes 14-17 Monday-Thursday Final Exam Week 17 Thursday,