Samford University Catalog 2003-2004 Academic Year Birmingham, Alabama U.S.A. 35229 (205) 726-2 0 1 1 www.samford.edu Samford University admits students of any race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, and activities generally accorded or made available to all its students. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Samford does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic, and other school-administered programs. Inquiries concerning compliance with these laws, the regulations thereunder, or other published policies of the University should be directed to the Vice President and Dean of Students, Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35229. Colleges and Universities have specific requirements which must be met before a degree can be obtained. These requirements involve particular courses and curricula, residence on campus, and grade point averages. Advisers and deans are happy, upon request, to help students meet these requirements and to maintain accounts of their progress. A student’s official record is available to him/her at any time during normal office hours in the Office of Student Records. The responsibility for meeting the requirements for a degree rests with the individual student. If all requirements are not completed, a degree cannot be awarded; therefore, it is important for the student to acquaint himself/herself with all University requirements and to make progress toward meeting them. Inclusive Language Statement Language—how it is used and what it implies—plays a crucial role in Samford University’s mission to “nurture per- sons.” Because verbal constructions create realities, inclusive language can uphold or affirm those whom we seek to nurture, while exclusive language can damage or defeat them. We, therefore, actively seek a discourse in our University community that supports the equal dignity and participation of men and women; we seek to avoid verbal constructions that diminish the equal dignity of all persons. It is an affirmative—and affirming—part of our mission to educate stu- dents, staff, and faculty in the creation of a community of equality and respect through language. Information contained in this catalog is accurate as of the date of publication. Samford University reserves the right, however, to make such changes in educational and financial policy—due notice being given—as the Samford Board of Trustees may deem consonant with sound academic and fis- cal practice. The University further reserves the right to ask a student to withdraw at any time. HOW TO READ THE COURSE LISTINGS Program Abbreviation Course Number: 100-299 Lower Division, 300-499 Upper Division, 500 and up Graduate Course Designator: W- Writing Proficiency; J-Jan Term. Course Title Course Credits Course Description RELG 304W History of Christianity in America (4) Surveys the history of Christianity in American life and culture including an emphasis on the history and doctrines of denominations. Prerequisites: UCBP 101, UCCA 102, and UCCP 102, or permission of instructor Prerequisites, corequisites, and specific course and scheduling information in italics. Table of Contents Academic Calendar 2003-2004 and Critical Deadlines . 4 About Samford University . 8 New Student Information. 12 Admission Procedures and Policies. 14 Campus Life, Facilities and Services . 20 Academic Policies and Regulations . 32 Financial Information . 41 Financial Assistance. 47 COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS ARTS AND SCIENCES – Howard College of Arts and Sciences. 50 Art . 53 Biology. 55 Chemistry. 63 Classics . 66 Communication Studies. 68 English . 70 Geography. 71 History . 74 Journalism and Mass Communication . 78 Mathematics and Computer Science. 80 Philosophy . 84 Physics . 85 Political Science . 87 Psychology. 90 Religion . 93 Sociology . 95 World Languages and Cultures . 97 BUSINESS – School of Business . 104 DIVINITY – Beeson School of Divinity . 115 Extension Division . 118 EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES – Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education & Professional Studies . 120 Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. 122 Family Studies . 129 Interior Design. 132 Nutrition and Dietetics . 134 Teacher Education . 136 Legal Assistant Certificate . 147 LAW – Cumberland School of Law . 148 NURSING – Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing. 150 PERFORMING ARTS – School of Performing Arts. 166 Music . 168 Theatre. 180 PHARMACY – McWhorter School of Pharmacy . 183 Metro College – Evening Studies Program . 196 Special Academic Programs . 210 The Christian Women’s Leadership Center . 212 Cooperative Education. 213 Health Professions Program . 213 Honors Curriculum, University Honors Program . 213 Inter-Campus Exchange Program - BACHE . 214 International Programs . 215 China . ..