2019-2020 Academic Catalog Academic Catalog 2019-2020 Accreditation Tennessee Wesleyan University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Tennessee Wesleyan University. In addition, Tennessee Wesleyan’s programs have been approved by: The Tennessee State Board of Education The University Senate of the United Methodist Church This catalog presents the program requirements and regulations of Tennessee Wesleyan University in effect at the time of publication. Students enrolling in the University are subject to the provisions stated herein. Statements regarding programs, courses, fees, and conditions are subject to change without advance notice. Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded in 1857. Tennessee Wesleyan University is a comprehensive institution affiliated with theHolston Conference of the United Methodist Church. Tennessee Wesleyan University adheres to the principles of equal education, employment opportunity and participation in collegiate activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or family status, disability or sexual orientation. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University. 3 Table of Contents Academic Calendar 6 Merner-Pfeiffer Library 45 Mission/Purpose 9 Student Success Center 45 Definition of a Church Related Inst. 9 Student Disabilities 45 History and Setting 10 Bookstore 46 Nondiscriminatory Policy 11 Counseling Services 47 The Public Law 93-380 12 Career Development 47 Health Clinic 47 Admission to TWU 13 Standards of Conduct 47 General 14 Freshmen Applicants 14 Academic Life 48 Transfer Student Applicants 15 Honor System 49 International Students 17 Academic Advising 51 Adult Studies 17 Major/Advisor Change 51 Readmit Students 18 Registration 51 Non-Degree Students 18 Check-In 51 Evaluation of Applications 19 Add/Drop Procedure 52 Admission Appeals 20 Withdrawal 52 Disciplinary Suspension 52 Financial Information 22 Class Load 52 Basic Tuition and Fees 23 Grading Information 53 Deposits 24 Quality Points 53 Special Charges and Deposits 24 Recog. of Exceptional Grades 54 Books and Supplies 25 Incomplete Grades 54 Payment of Charges 25 Grade Appeals 54 Refunds 25 Repeating Courses 54 Withdrawal from School 26 Auditing a Course 55 Financial Aid Programs 27 Academic Fresh Start 55 Grants 28 Academic Policies 56 Work Study Programs 28 Attendance Policy 58 Loans 29 Cancellation of Classes 59 TELS Scholarship 30 Temp. Attend. at other Colleges 59 VA Educational Benefits 31 Transcripts 60 Scholarships 31 Credit/Placement by Exam 60 How to Apply for Financial Aid 36 Credit for Non-Coll. Instruction 62 Satisfactory Progress Standards 36 Military Credit 62 Financial Aid Warning 37 Academic Status 63 Financial Aid Ineligible for Aid 37 Retention Standards 63 Reduction of Aid 38 Academic Warning 63 Academic Probation 63 Student Life and Services 39 Academic Suspension 63 Service Learning 40 Appeals 64 Organizations 40 TWU Degree Requirements 65 Greek Organizations 42 Add. Req. for the B.A. 65 Athletics 42 Graduating with Honors 66 Publications 43 Graduation Ceremony/Fee 66 Religious & Cultural Programs 43 Assessment 66 Convocation Program 43 International Program 44 Wesleyan Essentials (WE) 69 Housing and Food Services 44 4 Table of Contents Programs of Study 72 Business Administration 170 B.A. Chemistry 179 B.F.A. Church Vocations 182 B.S. Communication Studies 183 B.S.W. Computer Applications 185 B.M.Ed. Criminal Justice 185 B.S.D.H. Dental Hygiene 189 Economics 195 B.S.N. Education 196 M.B.A. Engineering Science 201 M.O.T. English 201 Health 207 Areas of Teacher Licensure 73 History 209 Dental Hygiene Licensure 73 Japanese 225 Nursing Licensure 73 Kinesiolgy 214 Pre-Prof. Studies 73 Law 216 Library Science 216 The Majors 74 Management Excellence 217 Behavioral Science 74 Management Info. Systems 219 Biology 76 Mathematics 220 Business Administration 79 Modern Lang. (French/Spanish) 224 Chemistry 83 Music 227 Church Vocations 146 Nursing 233 Communication Studies 85 Nutrition 236 Creative Writing 122 Occupational Science 237 Criminal Justice 86 Philosophical Studies 238 Dental Hygiene 88 Physical Education 239 Early Childhood Education 97 Physics and Physical Sciences 240 Elementary Education 99 Political Science 242 Engineering Science 118 Psychology 242 English and Modern Languages 120 Religion 246 Fine Arts 123 Social Work 248 Health & Human Performance 130 Sociology 251 History 135 Special Education 253 Mathematics 136 Speech 255 Music 125 Sport Management 255 Nursing 137 Theater 257 Pre-Physical Therapy 131 TWU General Studies 259 Pre-Seminary 147 Psychology 143 Graduate Programs 260 Religion and Philosophy 146 Master of Business Administration 261 Secondary Education 101 Master of Occupational Therapy 268 Social Work 149 Sociology 153 Board of Trustees 287 Special Education 116 University Personnel 288 Adult Education Studies 155 Map of Athens/Instructional Sites 298 Management Excellence 155 Prof. Lead. in Criminal Justice 158 Map of TWU Campus 296 Index 300 Course Offerings and Descriptions 159 Art 161 Biology 164 5 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019-2020 FALL (FULL) SEMESTER 2019 Check-In, Fort Sanders Nursing (Knoxville) ................................................Monday, August 12 New Student Orientation ................................................. Wednesday-Thursday, August 14-15 Knoxville Nursing Student Orientation .........................................................Friday, August 16 Residence Halls Open for New Students ......................................................Friday, August 16 Welcome Weekend ................................................................... Friday–Sunday, August 16–18 Residence Halls Open for Returning Students ............................................ Sunday, August 18 Classes Begin ............................................................................................Monday, August 19 Check-In, Athens Day Program ................................................Monday–Friday, August 19–23 Last Day to Add or Register Late ..................................................................Friday, August 23 Labor Day Holiday ................................................................................Monday, September 2 Mid-Term Day ............................................................................................Friday, October 11 Fall Break ........................................................................... Thursday–Sunday, October 17–20 Assessment Day/Day of Service ............................................................. Thursday, October 24 Advisement Weeks ..........................................................Mon.–Fri., October 28–November 8 Last Day to Drop with “W” ....................................................................Monday, November 4 Registration for December/Spring/Summer term .....................Monday–Friday, November 4–8 Thanksgiving Holiday .......................................... Wednesday–Sunday, November 27– Dec. 1 Last Day of Classes ................................................................................ Tuesday, December 3 Reading Day .....................................................................................Wednesday, December 4 Final Exams ....................................................... Thursday - Tuesday, December 5-6 and 9-10 Graduating Senior Grades Due ..............................................................Monday, December 9 Residence Halls close 12 noon .......................................................Wednesday, December 11 Baccalaureate / Commencement ............................................................ Friday, December 13 FALL 1 & 2 ACCELERATED TERMS 2019* Fall Accelerated Term 1 Begins ..................................................................Monday, August 19 Fall Accelerated Term 1 Withdrawal Date ............................................Monday, September 23 Fall Accelerated Term 1 Ends .................................................................... Monday, October 7 Fall Accelerated Term 2 Begins ..................................................................Tuesday, October 8 Fall Accelerated Term 2 Withdrawal Date .......................................Wednesday, November 13 Fall Accelerated Term 2 Ends ................................................................. Tuesday, December 3 *Breaks do not always apply to the accelerated courses and Management Excellence program. Please review your course syllabus for appropriate breaks in these terms and programs. DECEMBER TERM 2019 Classes Begin .......................................................................................Monday, December 16 Last Day to Add or Register Late .....................................................Wednesday, December 18 Last Day to Drop with “W” .......................................................................... Friday, January 3* Classes End ..................................................................................................Friday, January 10 *All drops during the time when campus is closed for Christmas break must be submitted by email to the Registrar’s Office. Processing will be dated on the date the email was received. 6 2019-2020 Academic Catalog ACADEMIC CALENDAR ACADEMIC