Updated 6-30-10 ACADEMIC CATALOG 2009-2011 www.peace.edu A Liberal Arts & Sciences College for Women Raleigh, NC ACADEMIC CATALOG 2009-2011 Peace College admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities afforded to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of handicap, age, race, sexual orientation, color or national origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs or athletic and other school-administered programs. Peace College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4501) to award baccalaureate degrees. 2 LIST OF DEPARTMENTS Inquiries should be directed as indicated below. Call the campus receptionist at 919-508-2000 and ask to be connected to the appropriate individual: Academic Advising, Associate Dean for Advising and Retention Academic Matters, Provost Academic Support Programs, Coordinator of Learning Services Admissions and Applications, Dean of Enrollment and Adult Education Adult Education, Dean of Enrollment and Adult Education Alumnae Affairs, Director of Alumnae Affairs Athletics, Director of Athletics Bequests, Gifts or Grants, Vice President for Development and Alumnae Affairs Bookstore, Manager of Bookstore Career Services, Director of Career Services Clubs and Organizations, Director of Leadership and Service Counseling, Director of Counseling Center Disabilities, Director of Disability Services Educational Programs, Provost Expenses and Account Information, Vice President for Finance and Administration Financial Aid, Director of Financial Aid First Year Experience, Director of First Year Adventure Health Services and Medical Forms, College Nurse or Dean of Students Housing and Residence Life, Director of Residence Life Information Systems & Technology, Associate Vice President for Technology International Programs, Coordinator of International Studies Programs Internships, Director of Career Services Leadership Programs, Coordinator of Leadership Studies Program or Director of Leadership and Service Library, Director of Library Services Marketing, Vice President for Marketing and College Relations New Student Orientation, Director of Student Engagement or Dean of Students Public Relations, Vice President for Marketing and College Relations Religious & Spiritual Life, Chaplain Scholarships and Financial Aid, Director of Financial Aid Security, Director of Security Student Activities, Director of Student Engagement Student Life, Handbook, Rules and Regulations, Dean of Students Transcripts and Academic Reports, Registrar The college reserves the right to make any necessary changes in the calendar, regulations, student charges or courses of instruction announced in this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to see that all the degree requirements are met for graduation from Peace and/or transfer to other institutions. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION BACCALAUREATE DEGREE Peace At A Glance ................................................................. 9 Baccalaureate Degree ......................................................... 111 Academic Divisions, Disciplines, and Assessment ................. 12 Degree Requirements ........................................................ 112 History of Peace .................................................................. 13 Peace Passport ................................................................... 113 Location and Campus ......................................................... 14 Articulation Agreement (CAA) and All Other Transfers ...... 119 Adult Education ................................................................ 121 ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL INFORMATION Admissions .......................................................................... 18 Tuition and Fees .................................................................. 24 CURRICULUM OFFERINGS & PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Scholarships and Grants ....................................................... 28 Loan Programs ..................................................................... 30 Adventures Program .......................................................... 131 Anthropology .................................................................... 133 Art & Design ..................................................................... 141 ACADEMIC & STUDENT LIFE Honor Societies ................................................................... 33 Biology .............................................................................. 147 Awards ................................................................................ 34 Business Administration .................................................... 153 Advising and Adventures ..................................................... 36 Chemistry ......................................................................... 163 Career Services and Educational Support ............................ 37 Child Development ........................................................... 165 Clubs and Cooperating Raleigh Colleges (CRC) ................. 39 Communications ............................................................... 171 Honors Program and Independent Study ............................ 40 Computer Information Systems ........................................ 177 International Study ............................................................. 41 Education .......................................................................... 179 Internships/ Special Format Courses .................................... 42 English .............................................................................. 184 Student Life ......................................................................... 43 French ............................................................................... 190 Special Facilities .................................................................. 45 History .............................................................................. 292 Human Resources ............................................................. 298 Latin American Studies ..................................................... 203 STUDENT HANDBOOK Leadership Studies ............................................................. 205 Campus Information and Polices ......................................... 48 Liberal Studies ................................................................... 210 Peace College Community .................................................. 61 Math & Statistics .............................................................. 212 Residence Life ..................................................................... 71 Music Performance ............................................................ 214 Federal Regulations ............................................................. 81 Philosophy ........................................................................ 221 Enrollment Polices .............................................................. 82 Physical Education, Health and Dance ............................. 222 Campus Services................................................................... 83 Political Science ................................................................. 230 Student Development ......................................................... 86 Psychology ........................................................................ 236 Religion ............................................................................. 245 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Sociology ............................................................................ 247 Academic Regulations ....................................................... 100 Spanish .............................................................................. 248 Grading ............................................................................. 101 Theatre .............................................................................. 253 Credit Transferable to Peace College ................................... 105 Summer Sessions ............................................................... 108 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Administrative Offices ....................................................... 259 APPENDIX Title II NC Institution Level Survey ................................... 269 4 PEACE COLLEGE CALENDAR: FALL 2009 SEMESTER AUGUST 22 Arrival of new students (first-year and transfer students) 22-25 Student Orientation; Advising (first-year and transfer students) 25 Academic Convocation, 3:30 p.m. 26 Classes begin SEPTEMBER 2 Last day to add a course NOVEMBER 7 Labor Day Holiday, no classes, 5 Pre-registration for Spring 2010 ends offices closed 24 Residence halls close at 5 p.m. 25-29 Thanksgiving Holiday, no classes OCTOBER 26-27 Offices closed 7 Last day to remove Spring Semester “I” grades 29 Residence halls reopen at 2 p.m. 7 Mid-term reports due 7 Residence halls close at 5 p.m. 30 Classes resume at 8 a.m. 8-11 Fall Break, no classes, offices open 11 Residence halls reopen at 2 p.m. DECEMBER 12 Classes resume at 8 a.m. 9 Last day of classes 14 Advising Morning 10 Reading Day 29 Pre-registration for Spring 2010 begins 11-17 Final examinations (see your advisor) 17 Residence halls close at 5 p.m. 30 Last day to drop a course and receive a “W” 24-31 Offices closed UPPER-LEVEL DESIGN STUDENTS