Carthage College 2007–2008 Catalog This catalog is an educational guidebook for students at Carthage and describes the requirements for all academic programs and for graduation. It also provides information about financial aid and scholarships. The catalog sets forth regulations and faculty policies that govern academic life and acquaints students with Carthage faculty and staff. It is important that every student become familiar with the contents of the catalog. If any portion of it needs further explanation, faculty advisors and staff members are available to answer your questions. Carthage reserves the right herewith to make changes in its curriculum, regulations, tuition charges, and fees. It is the policy of Carthage and the responsibility of its administration and faculty to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or sexual orientation. As part of this policy, the College strongly disapproves of any or all forms of sexual harassment in the workplace, classroom, or dormitories. This policy applies to all phases of the operation of the College. Further, the College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, Carthage student, or applicant for admission because of physical or mental disability in regard to any 2001 Alford Park Drive position or activity for which the individual is qualified. The College will undertake appropriate Kenosha, Wis. 53140 activities to treat qualified disabled individuals without discrimination. (262) 551-8500 The College has been accredited continuously since 1916 by the Higher Learning Commission, Carthage Bulletin Vol. 86 North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago 2007-2008 60602-2504, 800-621-7440. pgs_i-2.indd 1 9/24/07 5:36:23 PM Campus Map Sheridan Road 1 Leonard Entranceway 16 A. F. Siebert Chapel 2 Smeds Tennis Center 17 H. F. Johnson Center for the Fine Arts 3 Women’s Varsity Softball Diamond 18 Pat Tarble Residence Hall 4 Swenson Residence Hall 19 Henry Denhart Residence Hall 5 Campus Home 20 Todd Wehr Center 6 Trinity House (Home of the President) 21 Joseph Johnson Residence Hall 7 A. W. Clausen Center for World Business 22 South Residence Hall 8 Sesquicentennial Plaza 23 The Oaks 9 David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the 24 The Oaks Chapel Natural and Social Sciences 25 Art Keller Field 10 Visitor Parking 26 W. A. Seidemann Natatorium 11 Lentz Hall 27 N. E. Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center 12 Walter Fritsch Meditation Chapel 28 Physical Education Center Directions 13 Men’s Varsity Baseball diamond Take I-94 to Kenosha, exit 339 (Highway E) east to the lake. Turn right onto Highway 32 (Sheridan 14 Hedberg Library Campus Parking: Road). Drive south to campus (approx. 1 mile). 15 Kissing Rock/Evergreen Walk A, C, D, E, H, I, J, N, V ii Carthage 2007-2008 Catalog pgs_i-2.indd 2 9/24/07 5:36:27 PM Carthage College 2007–2008 Catalog CONTENTS College Overview . 2 Academic Information . .7 Academic Divisions . .15 All-College Programs . 19 Academic Departments and Programs of Study . .23 Admissions . 108 Tuition and Fees . 111 Student Financial Planning . .113 Student Affairs . 119 Faculty and Staff . 124 Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty . 151 Administration . 154 Board of Trustees . .156 Campus Buildings . .158 Registration Summary . .160 Academic Calendar . .161 Index . .162 Carthage 2007-2008 Catalog pgs_i-2.indd 3 10/1/07 3:24:37 PM College Overview Mission and Goals 10. Serve as an intellectual, aesthetic, and College Overview religious resource to the community and the The College is committed to providing a church. About Carthage strong foundation in the liberal arts for all its Mission and Goals students, whatever their academic majors or Religious Life career objectives may be. This foundation is Religious Life a basis for cultivating free men and women. The College provides opportunities for both With this commitment and conviction, the students and faculty to explore and share Academic Information College offers select, high-quality majors in faith perspectives. While the Christian faith Services career-oriented fields, in the disciplines of is essential to the identity and heritage of the arts, humanities, and sciences. Carthage, our Lutheran tradition also grants Accreditation the freedom to examine other spiritual values and practices and to understand the wide The Undergraduate Degree As a college of the Christian tradition affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran diversity of religious choices available to The Graduate Degree Church in America (ELCA), Carthage seeks students today. to provide opportunities for men and women Special Programs to serve others in the world and in the Worship services are led by the Dean of church. Siebert Chapel and take place on Wednesday Intercollegiate Athletics mornings and Sunday evenings. Also, a ROTC Programs The College also encourages and supports Catholic Mass is led by area priests on expressions of diversity across the campus Sunday evenings as coordinated by the community. Working together, students, Catholic campus minister. faculty, and staff create an inclusive learning About Carthage environment in both curriculum and The CMC (Christian Ministry Council) oversees and coordinates the various Carthage is a four-year, liberal arts college co-curricular activities. Only by experiencing religious life groups on campus which affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran and valuing diverse perspectives can students include: Carthage Undergrads Making Big Church in America. Located in Kenosha, be prepared to live in an increasingly Youth Activities (CUMBYA), the Gospel Wis., an industrial city of 90,000, multicultural society and global community. Messengers Choir, Catholic Fellowship, strategically situated midway between Habitat For Humanity, and Intervarsity Chicago and Milwaukee, the College offers Carthage seeks to: Christian Fellowship. While each group has the bachelor of arts and master of education its own specific emphasis and mission, they degrees. Carthage classes meet on the 1. Transmit the human heritage in the arts, often work together in sponsoring four-one-four academic calendar. humanities, and sciences. campus-wide events and activities. Founded in 1847 in Hillsboro, Ill., the 2. Offer programs of study that permit The Dean of Siebert Chapel and the Catholic College later moved to the state capital, mastery of a significant body of knowledge campus minister are available to all students Springfield, and moved again in 1870, at this and acquisition of appropriate research and faculty regardless of denominational time to the rural, west-central city of techniques. backgrounds or faith perspectives to serve Carthage, where the College acquired its the spiritual needs of people who are part of present name. In 1962, Carthage relocated to 3. Develop the communication skills of its the Carthage community and to assist them Kenosha, and launched an era of exciting students and provide a facility for critical and on their spiritual journeys. growth. In forty-three years, the College has constructive thinking. progressed from a small school with fewer 4. Foster a love of learning, an openness to Chapel than 500 students and financial assets of less diverse ideas, and a commitment to than $3 million, to an institution with an The Carthage community sets aside 25 education as a lifelong process. enrollment exceeding 2,000 full-time minutes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and students and total assets exceeding $122 Fridays, beginning at 10:30 a.m., for 5. Provide opportunities for worship and million. Similar achievements in curriculum worship, dialogue, and meditation in the A. proclamation of the Gospel. development and faculty recruitment F. Siebert Chapel. This Chapel Series has three distinct themes. On Mondays, the continue to advance the academic stature of 6. Enhance awareness of the need to examine the College. students, faculty and staff are invited to lead values in a Christian context and develop a discussions called Bridges To Peace. These personal philosophy and sense of vocation. Since moving to its new campus, Carthage conversations explore various concepts and visions of peace from the perspectives of blended the old with the new - distinguished 7. Prepare students for careers that offer academic heritage with modern educational faith, culture, academic discipline, and opportunities for personal satisfaction and personal experience. On Wednesdays, the facilities. Carthage offers the traditional service to society. aspects of a college experience and adds the Dean of Siebert Chapel leads Morning benefits of a beautiful lakeside setting within Prayer, a celebration of Christ through 8. Prepare students to be licensed as teachers preaching, liturgy, prayer, and song. On an hour's travel time of two great in Wisconsin and other states. metropolitan centers. The Kenosha location Fridays, the chapel offers an Invitation to Meditation and provides a safe space for not only makes Carthage easily accessible, 9. Encourage active participation as informed introspection and prayer. This is a time of but also enables students to take advantage and responsive citizens in seeking solutions quiet reflection, and for many students it is of the many cultural and social opportunities to problems in the community, the nation, an important resource for spiritual renewal. available in the "hub of the Midwest." and the world. 2 Carthage 2007-2008 Catalog College Overview On Sunday mornings, Lutheran Services of