COURSE CATALOG 2020–2021 Table of Contents 3 Academic Calendar 4 Mission Statement 4 History of Mitchell College 5 Directions to Mitchell College 6 Admission to Mitchell College 9 Financial Aid at Mitchell College 17 Tuition and Fees 22 Student Affairs 24 Athletics 25 Adult and Returning Students 26 General Information 28 Campus Information 30 Academic Information and Standards 33 Definition of Terms 35 Academic Policies and Procedures 45 Requirements for a Mitchell College Degree 47 Academic Support Services 51 First Year Experience 54 Programs and Degree Offerings 54 Bachelor Degrees 55 Associate Degrees 56 The Mitchell Ability Model 70 Course Descriptions 134 Board of Trustees 135 Full Time Faculty Directory 137 Accreditation Statement 138 Index This Course Catalog attempts to present information as accurately and completely as possible. Mitchell College reserves the right to change any of the provisions, statements, policies, curricula, procedures and regulations found in this Course Catalog. August 2020 Due to Connecticut Sate requirements and the unknown nature and resulting consequences of the Covid-19 virus, it may be necessary to adjust some college functions and time frames described and printed in this course catalog. Please check the college website for up to date information that could not be included or changed in this document due to its once a year publication in August. Academic Calendar 2020-2021 The most current academic calendar can be accessed on the college website. 3 Mitchell College Mission Statement Mitchell College celebrates and develops the power of unique minds. History of Mitchell College the Bentsen Learning Center, in 1981. In 1998, the College offered its first baccalaureate program in the area of human development and currently offers four-year degrees in four Cores with twelve concentrations as well as three associate’s degrees. In 2006, Thames Academy (now Thames at Mitchell College) launched its distinctive col- lege onboarding program on campus, providing college-bound students with learning differences a structured year on a college campus to gain skills for a successful transition to a traditional college. In On September 14, 1938, a group of New London 2007, Mitchell College officially joined the Division citizens founded New London Junior College as a III National Collegiate Athletic Association and was private, nonprofit, coeducational, two-year college in a founding member of the New England Collegiate their community. In 1950, the name Mitchell College Conference, where they have earned championship was officially adopted by the trustees to honor the titles across multiple years in many sports. descendants of the Alfred Mitchell family, principal benefactors of the College since its founding. The Mitchell College celebrates a long and proud tra- high quality of Mitchell’s academic program was dition of educating students to discover and build recognized in 1956 when the College was awarded on their strengths while gaining an appreciation for membership in the New England Association of diversity in thought and the richness of a full life. Schools and Colleges (now New England Commis- sion of Higher Education). Taking a leading role in educating students with learning differences, Mitchell established its specialized learning center, 4 Directions to Mitchell College DIRECTIONS TO MITCHELL COLLEGE From Springfield and Hartford From Boston and Providence From Springfield, follow Interstate 91 South to Proceed South on Interstate 95. Hartford. Take Route 84 East to Route 2 East to Route 11 in Colchester. After crossing the Gold Star Memorial Bridge over 'SPN4QSJOHGJFMEBOE)BSUGPSE the Thames River in Groton, take Exit 83 to Colman When'SPN4QSJ the expresswayOHGJFME GPMMPX ends,*O UFSTUBUFgo left 4Pfor oneVUI UP)mile. BSUTurnGPSE 5BLFStreet. 3PVUF &BTU UP 3PVUF &BTU UP 3PVUF rightJO$PMDIFTUFS8IFOUIFFYQSFTTXBZFOET HPMF onto route 85 for 13 miles into New London.ft GPSPOFNJMF5VSOSJHIUPOUP3PVUFGPSNJMFTJOUP /FX -POEPO 5VSO SJHIU POUP $PMNBO 4USFFU BOEHPUPTurnUIFF leftOE U IFontoOU VSOColmanMFGU POUP3PVUF #BOL4USFFU Street to the end. 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International students whose native language is not 1. International applicants should submit the Com- English are required to submit the results of the Test mon Application. of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or pro- 2. Forward an official record of work completed at vide proof of English proficiency. the secondary school attended (and all post-sec- ondary institutions attended) to the Mitchell Col- The Admission Committee reviews all applications lege Admissions Office. They must include a cer- holistically. We admit students without regard to tified translation for all documents in languages race, color, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, other than English. and national and ethnic origin. The Admissions Re- view Committee is comprised of Admissions staff as 3. Submit evidence that English proficiency is ad- well as members of the College Faculty and Admin- equate to undertake a full academic program at istration. the College. 4. If a student’s native language is not English, they Admission to the College must: Students may apply to Mitchell College as either a first-year or transfer student. However, certain pre- a. Submit the official score report from the Test requisite courses are necessary to satisfy degree re- of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). quirements. Students may begin classes twice a year, Students must obtain a score of at least 500 fall or spring term. on the written test or a score of 71 IBT on the computer test to be considered for admission. Admission Decision OR If students apply for admission, they will be notified b. As an alternative to taking the TOEFL, in- of their status by a letter. The letter will define the ternational students residing in the United nature of their acceptance and indicate when they States may show evidence of having success- must reply in the form of an advance deposit. De- fully completed an official English Language posits are accepted on-line via our website. A reply School (ELS) Language Center program. The signifying an intention to enroll as a full-time stu- ELS Language Center must forward an official dent takes the form of an advance deposit of $500 for score report to the Mitchell College Admis- resident students and $300 for commuter students. sions Office. The deposit is non-refundable until May 1 for the fall OR semester. The deposit is not refundable for the spring c. They aym substitute the Scholastic Aptitude semester. Test (SAT) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. The official score report must be for- Admission of International Students on F-1 VISA warded from the College Board directly to the The College welcomes applications from interna- Mitchell College Admissions Office. tional students and strongly urges them to com- OR plete the application process well in advance of the d. Another alternative to taking the TOEFL is projected date of enrollment. Early application is the Advanced Placement International En- necessary because of the substantial amount of time glish Language Exam (APIEL). An official required to file for nonimmigrant (F-1) student sta- APIEL score report must be sent from the tus and to make appropriate travel arrangements. College Board directly to the Admissions Office. Students must receive a score of 3 or 6 higher to be considered for admission. Life Experience 5. Submit to Mitchell College at least one letter of See section on Adult and Returning Students. recommendation from a school official at the Advanced Placement (AP) Credit institution last attended. Mitchell College participates in the Advanced Place- 6. In addition to the above requirements, the ment Program (AP) administered by the College Admissions Office must be provided with a Board. If students