St Andrews PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE ACADEMIC CA3ALOG 2003-2004 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill http://www.archive.org/details/standrewscatalog20032004 751 St Andrews Presbyterian College Academic Catalog Table of Contents Academic Calendar 2003-2004 3 Introduction 6 Heritage of St. Andrews 7 Statement of Purpose 8 About St Andrews 9 Accreditation 9 The Students 9 The Faculty 9 About the Campus 9 Location 9 Assessment 10 Admission 10 Admission Requirements 10 Transfer Admission 10 International Student Admission 1 St Andrews, Sandhills Campus 13 Special Admission 1 Student Life and Resources 15 Community Honor Code 16 Athletics 16 Career Services 16 Counseling Services 17 Dining at the Crossroads 17 Health and Wellness Services 1 Disability Services 18 Religious Life 19 Residence life 19 Student Activities 22 Facilities 22 Financial Planning 25 Fees and Costs 25 Payment Schedule 28 Financial Assistance 29 Academic Programs 34 Majors Offered 34 Honor Societies and Programs 35 Continuing Adult Education 38 St Andrews Residential Programs Abroad 39 Internships 40 Academic Support Services 42 Academic Advising 42 Disability Services 42 DeTamble library 44 Computer Services 45 Academic Policies 47 Degree Requirements 56 General Requirements 56 Majors Offered 56-57 Pre-Professional Programs 59 St. Andrews General Education 65 General Education Program 66 Interdisciplinary Majors and Minors 69 Applied Social Science 69 Asian Studies 71 Behavioral Neuroscience 74 Forensic Science 76 Liberal Arts 77 Public History 79 Women's Studies Minor 81 Humanities and Fine Arts 82 Art Department 83 Communication and Theatre Arts Department 86 Creative Writing Department 88 English Department 91 Foreign Languages Department 93 Music Department 95 Philosophy Department 96 Religious Studies Department 99 Mathematical, Natural and Health Sciences 104 Biology Department 106 Chemistry Department 111 Mathematical Sciences Department 115 Psychology Department: Social and Behavioral Sciences 119 Anthropology Department 123 Business and Economics Department 124 Education Department 133 History Department 139 Politics Department 144 Sports Studies Department 148 Detailed Course Descriptions 152-223 Board of Trustees 224 Administration 225 Personnel 226 Faculty 229 Appendix 240 Index 247 Calendar September 30 Academic Tuesday 2003-2004 Spring and Summer Semester Incompletes become "F" if not removed October 2 - 8 Fall Semester 2003 Thursday -Wednesday Final Exams for Demi Semester One August 22 - 24 Friday - Sunday October 8 Orientation Wednesday Last Day of Demi Semester One August 25 Monday October 9 - 12 Registration for new students Thursday - Sunday Fall Break August 26 Tuesday October 13 Classes Begin Monday Classes resume; first day of Demi Semester September 3 Two Wednesday • Last day to add a Demi Semester or One October 15 Semester long course. Wednesday • Last day to drop a Demi Semester One or • Last Day to add Demi Semester Two Semester long course without a grade of course; last day to drop a Demi Semester "W (After this date, there will be a $10 Two course without a grade of "W (After charge to add and a $5 charge to drop). this date, there will be a $10 charge to add September 12 and a $5 charge to drop). • Mid Semester Grades Due Friday Last day to withdraw from a course with a October 31 "W" grade for Demi Semester One. Friday September 18 Last day to withdraw from a course with Thursday a"W" grade for Demi Semester Two and Check Points Due Semester long courses November Sept 26- Oct 1 5 Friday-Wednesday Tuesday Check Points Due Pass Fail for Demi-Semester One courses November 3-7 Monday - Friday Pass-Fail for Demi Semester Two and Semester long courses November 18 January 14 Tuesday Wednesday Advanced Registration for Spring 2004 Last day to add a Demi Semester One or Semester long course without a grade of "W" (After this date, there will be a $10 November 26 - 30 charge to add and a $5 charge to drop). V&d - Sunday Thanksgiving Break January 23 Friday December 5 Last day to withdraw from a course with a Friday grade of "W" for Demi Semester One. Last Day of Class December 8-12 February 6 Mon - Friday Friday Exams Check Points Due February 6-11 December 13 Friday - Wednesday Saturday Pass Fail for Demi Semester One courses. Residence Halls Close February 10 December 16 Tuesday Tuesday Fall Semester Incompletes become "F" if Grades Due (12:00 noon) not removed. February 23 - 27 Spring Semester 2004 Monday - Friday January 10 - 11 Final Fxams for Demi Semester One Saturday - Sunday courses Orientation for all New Students February 27 Friday January 12 Last Day of Demi Semester One Monday Registration for Spring Semester February 28 -March 7 Saturday - Sunday January 13 Spring Break Tuesday Classes begin March8 Monday Classes resume; Demi Semester Two begins March 10 May 6 Wednesday Thursday • Last Day to add Demi Semester Two Senior Grades Due at 10:00 a.m. course; last day to drop a Demi Semester Two course without a grade May 8 of "W (After this date, there will be a Saturday $10 charge to add and a $5 charge to • Commencement drop). • Residence Halls Close • Mid Semester grades due May 11 Tuesday March 19 Grades Due (12:00 noon) Friday Last Day to withdraw from a course with a "W" grade for Demi Semester Two and Semester long courses. March 22-26 Monday - Friday Pass Fail for Demi Semester Two and Semester long courses. March 24 Tuesday Check Points due April 6 Tuesday Advanced Registration for Fall 2004 April9-12 Friday - Monday Easter Holidays April 29 Thursday Last Day of Class May 1; 3 - 6 Saturday; Monday - Thursday Final Exams St. Andrews Presbyterian College 2003-2004 Academic Catalog This catalog is prepared to furnish information about the College. The College reserves the right to make changes in curriculum, regulations, fees, and other items in this catalog. Descriptions in this catalog are subject to change without notice and thus may not be regarded as legally binding obligations. Although College faculty and staff can assist students in understanding this catalog, in the final analysis each student is responsible for knowing and following the College's degree require- ments and regulations. Laurinburg Campus: 1700 Dogwood Mile Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352 (910) 277-5005 Sandhills Campus: 3395 Airport Road Pinehurst, North Carolina 28374 (910) 695-3888 College Information: phone (910) 277-5000 • fax (910) 277-5020 e-mail: [email protected] • Website: unvw.sapc.edu Statement ofEqual Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Recognizing that equality is a fundamental goal in a democratic society, St. Andrews Presbyterian College, on the basis of its purpose and principles, commits itself legally and morally to achieving that equality for members of its community. The College affirms the dig- nity and worth of each individual and treats each member, employee and applicant for employ- ment on the basis of merit, experience and other work-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or any other protected class under relevant state and federal laws. It is the policy of the College to insure that equal opportunities exist for all employees within the institution and in all hiring practices. This policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimina- tion applies to every facet of personnel administration, including, but not limited to: recruit- ment, recruitment advertising, employment, training, assignment, pay and other forms of com- pensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves, tuition reduction and other forms of educa- tional assistance, retention and discharge of employees. The policy also applies, insofar as the law allows, to the administration of its educational poli- cies, admissions policies and scholarship and loan programs and to the housing of students. Family Educational Rigjits and Privacy Act of 1974 The College conforms to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amend- ed. In general, personally-identifiable information can be disclosed to persons outside the College only with the written consent of the student or alumnus/alumna involved. A brochure entided Your Educational Rights is available setting forth the specific College policies concern- ing: 1. Disclosure of information to persons outside the College; 2. Disclosure of information to persons within the College; 3. Permitting students to inspect and review records; 4. Providing students with the opportunity to seek the collection of their records. The complete confidentiality statement is available in the student handbook, The Saltire. Drug-free Vforkplace It is the policy of the College to maintain a drug-free workplace and educational environ- ment. Accordingly, all employees and students are prohibited from using, distributing, manu- facturing or possessing controlled substances of any kind on the premises of the College. Each student is held accountable to The Saltire, the student handbook Each employee must, as a condition of employment, comply with this policy and notify his or her immediate superiors of any conviction of a drug charge which results in a violation of the Colleges drug-free workplace policy. Such notification shall be made no later than five (5) days after such conviction.The College will notify any appropriate federal agency or office from which it receives grants, loans or any other financial support within ten (10) days from notifica- tion of an employees drug conviction. Within thirty (30) days of receiving the notice refened to in paragraph 2 above, the College will discipline any employee who is convicted of a drug charge in violation of this policy. Disciplinary action may include suspension from or termination of employment or any other remedy deemed feasible by the College. Among other things, the College may require the con- victed employee to participate in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by appropriate federal, state or local agencies, as a condition for continued employment.