Catalog 2016-17 2016-2017 CATALOG GREENEVILLE CAMPUS 60 Shiloh Rd. Greeneville, TN 37743 423-636-7300 KNOXVILLE REGIONAL CENTER 1305 Centerpoint Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37932 865-693-1177 MORRISTOWN CENTER 420 West Morris Blvd., Suite 120 Morristown, TN 37814 423-581-5002 www.tusculum.edu Tusculum College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission at Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Tusculum College. In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 as amended, and with its own policies and philosophy, Tusculum College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected discriminatory factor, in its employment practices or in the provision of, or access to, educational programs and services, except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or employment qualifications. The Tusculum College catalog is not to be construed as a contract. This catalog does present policies and programs as accurately as possible at the time of publication, but the College reserves the right to alter any part or section as deemed necessary. Academic Time/Year .................................................................... 36 ABLE OF ONTENTS Adding and Dropping Classes ...................................................... 36 T C Withdrawal from Class, College ................................................... 37 Introduction Student Leave of Absence/Military Deployment ........................... 38 Our Mission and Values ................................................................... 4 Class Attendance ........................................................................... 39 About Tusculum College ................................................................. 5 Declaration and Changing of Majors ........................................... 39 A Brief History of the College ......................................................... 6 Academic Misconduct ................................................................... 39 Regarding the Civic Arts .............................................................. 7 Grading Procedures ...................................................................... 40 Library Services ................................................................................ 8 Classification of Students ............................................................. 42 The Tusculum Institute ................................................................... 9 Grade Reports and Transcripts ..................................................... 42 Retention Standards ...................................................................... 42 Academic Probation, Suspension, Dismissal ................................. 42 Special Offerings ........................................................................... 43 Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid Athletic Eligibility ........................................................................ 43 Tuition and Fees: The Traditional (Residential) College .................. 9 Student Records/Right to Privacy ................................................. 43 Tuition and Fees: Graduate and Professional Studies .................... 12 Financial Aid .................................................................................. 15 TRADITIONAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy .......................................... 18 Service-Learning .......................................................................... 44 General Education .......................................................................... 44 Placement ....................................................................................... 45 The Honors Program ..................................................................... 46 Admission Policies Orientation and Bridge To Success ............................................... 47 Traditional (Residential) Program Admission Requirements .......... 21 The Leadership Series .................................................................. 48 Graduate and Professional Studies Admission Requirements ......... 22 International Programs of Study, Travel ...................................... 48 Academic Fresh Start .................................................................... 23 Dual Enrollment ............................................................................ 23 Admission Requirements: International Students ....................... 24 The Traditional College Provisional/Conditional Admission .............................................. 24 PROGRAMS OF STUDY Readmission .................................................................................. 24 Programs of Study Listing ............................................................ 50 Transfer Students ........................................................................... 25 Art and Design ............................................................................... 51 Athletic Training ........................................................................... 56 Biology ......................................................................................... 60 Student Affairs and Student Services Business Administration .............................................................. 65 Chemistry ...................................................................................... 71 TRADITIONAL (RESIDENTIAL) Civic Engagement ........................................................................ 74 Campus and Cultural Activities ....................................................... 26 Computer Science/Computer Information Systems .................. 75 Students’ Rights and Responsibilities ......................................... 27 Criminal Justice ............................................................................. 77 Student Complaint Policy............................................................. 27 Education/Interdisciplinary Studies ................................................ 79 Organizations ................................................................................ 28 English .......................................................................................... 87 Residence Life ............................................................................. 29 Environmental Science ................................................................ 93 Health Services .............................................................................. 30 Geography ..................................................................................... 95 Academic Resource Center ........................................................... 30 Geology ........................................................................................ 95 Career Services .............................................................................. 30 Health Care Administration ........................................................... 95 The Tutoring Center ........................................................................ 30 History ........................................................................................... 98 Support Services for Individuals with Disabilities ........................ 30 Humanities .................................................................................... 103 Dining Service ............................................................................... 31 Journalism .................................................................................... 103 Mathematics .................................................................................. 103 GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Museum Studies ........................................................................... 107 Location and Facilities .................................................................... 31 Music ............................................................................................ 109 Career Services .............................................................................. 31 Natural Science ............................................................................ 109 Academic Resource Center ............................................................. 31 Nursing ......................................................................................... 110 Support Services for Individuals with Disabilities ....................... 32 Physical Education and Sports Studies ....................................... 117 Student Complaint Policy .............................................................. 32 Physics ......................................................................................... 123 Political Science and Pre-Law ..................................................... 124 Pre-Professional Programs .......................................................... 127 Undergraduate Academic Policies Psychology ................................................................................ 127 Degree Requirements ....................................................................