2008-09 CATALOGUE Centenary College of Louisiana Undergraduate Catalogue 2008-2009 Centenary College is an equal opportunity educational institution. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation, in the administration of its educational policies, recruitment or admission of students, scholarship, grant or loan programs,­­ athletic or other College-administered programs, employment procedures, training programs, promotion policies or other related personnel practices. The College’s designated coordinator for compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and the Internal Revenue Service is Mr. William Ballard. The College follows the guidelines for records established by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (1974). 2 CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA Welcome to Centenary College Welcome to Centenary, where we explore intellectual and experiential knowledge, invent creative solutions to global problems, and connect our campus to the larger world through service. You have joined a strong community of scholars who foster vibrant scholarship and unique student experiences, providing superior preparation for when our alumni leave this campus and enter the world. Congratulations. And thank you for becoming a member of this college campus. Our faculty are committed to the liberal arts, which means our curriculum fosters interdisciplinary study and integration of knowledge with action. Our dedicated administrators and staff also nurture leadership in activities throughout the community. We host fine visiting lecturers and artists-in-residence who further diversify our ways of thinking. And we all live out the Centenary Plan, which involves every student here in community service, intercultural experiences, and career planning. At Centenary, students become citizens. Our academic, athletic, and arts programs set us apart, for as our students move from classroom to recital hall, from museum to playing field, from garden to mission field, from lab to SUB, they continue to explore, invent, and connect. Our students live the Centenary experience everywhere. So, on behalf of the faculty, staff, current students, and alumni, I welcome you to Centenary. Welcome to a community centered around scholarship and service. Sincerely, Kenneth L. Schwab President CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA 3 Table of Contents Academic Calendar .................................................................................................... 4 The Centenary Experience ......................................................................................... 6 Life on Campus ........................................................................................................ 10 Admissions ................................................................................................................ 16 Expenses & Financial Aid ......................................................................................... 25 Academic Regulations ............................................................................................... 54 Degree Requirements (core) .................................................................................... 61 Academic Honors and Organizations ......................................................................... 68 Degree Offerings ...................................................................................................... 74 Pre-Professional Programs .............. 76 Environment and Society Minor ......... 162 Ancient & Modern Languages .......... 80 First-Year Experience ......................... 163 Art and Visual Culture ...................... 91 Gender Studies Minor .......................... 163 Biochemistry ................................... 97 General Education .............................. 164 Biology ............................................ 97 Geology & Geography ......................... 166 Biophysics ..................................... 102 Health & Exercise Science .................. 170 School of Business ........................ 103 History & Political Science ................. 175 Accounting ............................... 103 Mathematics ....................................... 182 Business ................................... 106 Computer Science Minor .................... 186 Business Economics ................. 109 Hurley School of Music ...................... 188 Finance .................................... 111 Neuroscience ..................................... 201 Chemistry ...................................... 114 Philosophy ......................................... 204 Communication ............................. 118 Physics ............................................... 207 Economics ..................................... 127 Psychology ......................................... 211 Education ...................................... 128 Religious Studies ................................ 215 Engineering ................................... 153 Sociology ............................................ 219 English .......................................... 154 Theatre/Dance .................................... 223 Enrichment Opportunities ...........................................................................................228 Board of Trustees ........................................................................................................231 Administrative Staff ......................................................................................................232 Faculty .........................................................................................................................236 Endowed Chairs ..........................................................................................................242 Visiting Fellows ............................................................................................................245 Professors Emeriti .......................................................................................................246 4 AC ADEMI C CALENDAR CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA Academic Calendar 2008-2009 Fall Semester 2008 New Resident students Check-in at Student Center 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wed. Aug. 20 Orientation – New Students All day Thurs.-Sun. Aug. 21-24 Late registration for new students TBA New Faculty Orientation 9:00 am-1:00 p.m. Fri. Aug. 22 Returning students Check-in Sat. Aug. 23 Dining Hall opens 5:00 p.m. Sat. Aug. 23 Class work begins 8:00 a.m. Mon. Aug. 25 Late registration for returning students Mon.-Wed. Aug. 25-Sept. 3 President’s Convocation 11:00 a.m. Tues. Aug. 26* Labor Day Holiday Mon. Sept. 1 Last day for enrolling, adding courses or changing sections 4:30 p.m. Wed. Sept. 3 Parents and Family Weekend Fri.-Sat. Sept. 19-20 Last day for removing incomplete grades from preceding Spring, Module, Summer 4:30 p.m. Fri. Oct. 3 Mid-semester grades due Noon Wed. Oct. 15 Fall Break begins 8:00 p.m. Wed. Oct. 15 Classes resume 8:00 a.m. Mon. Oct. 20 Last day for dropping courses or changing enrollment status 4:30 p.m. Fri. Oct. 31 Dining Hall closes 1:30 p.m. Fri. Nov. 21 Thanksgiving Recess begins 2:00 p.m. Fri. Nov. 21 Residence Halls close 9:00 a.m. Sat. Nov. 22 Residence Halls open 11:00 a.m. Sun. Nov. 30 Dining Hall opens 5:00 p.m. Sun. Nov. 30 Classes resume 8:00 a.m. Mon. Dec. 1 Christmas Program 6:00 p.m. Fri. Dec. 5 Preparation Week Sat.-Sun. Dec. 6-14 Class work ends 8:00 p.m. Fri. Dec. 12 Semester Exams Mon.-Fri. Dec. 15-19 Dining Hall closes 7:00 p.m. Fri. Dec. 19 Residence Halls close 9:00 a.m. Sat. Dec. 20 Final Grades due Noon Tues. Dec. 23 Spring Semester 2009 New Student Orientation Sun. Jan. 11 Residence Halls open 11:00 a.m. Sun. Jan. 11 Dining Hall opens 5:00 p.m. Sun. Jan. 11 Class work begins 8:00 a.m. Mon. Jan. 12 New Student Registration 8:30 a.m. Mon. Jan. 12 MLK Day Ceremonies 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Mon. Jan. 19** CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA AC ADEMI C CALENDAR 5 Last day for enrolling, adding courses or changing sections 4:30 p.m. Tues. Jan. 20 Founders’ Day 9:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 12*** Homecoming Week Sun.-Sun. Feb. 8-15 Last day for removing incomplete grades from preceding semester Noon Fri. Feb. 20 Mardi Gras Holiday begins 2:00 p.m. Fri. Feb. 20 Residence Halls close 9:00 a.m. Sat. Feb. 21 Residence Halls open 11:00 a.m. Sun. Mar. 1 Classes resume 8:00 a.m. Mon. Mar. 2 Mid-semester grades due Noon Mon. Mar. 9 Last day for dropping courses or changing enrollment status 4:30 p.m. Mon. Mar. 23 Dining Hall closes for Easter recess 1:30 p.m. Wed. Apr. 8 Easter Recess begins 8:00 p.m. Wed. Apr. 8 Dining Hall opens 5:00 p.m. Mon. Apr. 13 Classes resume 8:00 a.m. Tues. Apr. 14 Honors Convocation 5:00 p.m. Thurs. Apr. 23 Student Research Forum Fri. Apr. 24 Preparation Week Sat.-Sun. Apr. 25-May 3 Class work ends 8:00 p.m. Thurs. Apr. 30 Study Day – Senior Exams Fri. May 1 Semester Exams Mon.-Fri. May 4-8 Dining Hall closes 1:30 p.m. Fri. May 8 Baccalaureate and Commencement 10:30 a.m. Sat. May 9 Residence Halls close 5:00 p.m. Sat. May 9 Module 2009 Module semester dates TBA TBA May Summer 2009 Classes begin 8:00 a.m. Mon. June 12 Classes end 5:30 p.m. Wed. July 1 *President’s Convocation – The 9:45-11:00 a.m. classes need to be dismissed no later than 10:30 a.m. Start of the 12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m. class postponed until 12:45 p.m. **MLK Day – The 11:00 to noon and noon to 1:00 p.m. classes cancelled.