Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2010 with funding from Lyrasis IVIembers and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/agnesscott20032005agne 0' ; J'* w^ CATALOb^os^oos Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 Agnes Scott College THE WORLD FOR WOMEN Agnes Scott College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability in the recRiitment and admission of students. This nondiscriminatory policy applies to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College and to the administration of educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, student employment and other College-administered programs. The greatest care and attention to detail is given to the preparation of the program of the College, and every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of its presentation in this catalog. However, the College reserves the right in its discretion to make, at any time, changes affecting the policies, fees, curricula or other matters required to carry out the objectives and purposes of the College. Agnes Scott College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( I 866 Southern Lane, Decatur, CA 30033-4097, telephone number 404 679-4501) to award the bachelor of arts degree and the master of arts in teaching secondary English degree. Contents Agnes Scott College at a Glance 4 Mission of Agnes Scott College 5 About Agnes Scott College 7 The Campus 8 Life on Campus 12 Admission 18 Irene K. Woodruff Scholars 24 Tuition and Fees 26 Financial Aid 29 Academic Program 34 Academic Policies 49 Academic Support Services 54 Academic Honors 56 International Education 60 Special Curricular Opportunities 68 Off-Campus Opportunities 73 Preparation for Professional and Graduate Schools 75 Post-Baccalaureate Program n Courses of Study 79 Faculty 141 Emeritae/i Faculty and Staff 145 Administration 146 Trustees i47 2003-2005 Academic Calendars 149 Index 150 The Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 is published by Agnes Scott College 141 East College Avenue Decatur, GA 30030 Phone: 404 471-6000 Toll hee: 1 800 868-8602 Fax: 404 471-6414 www.agnesscott.edu 2003 Agnes Scott College Agnes Scott College at a Glance Agnes Scott College is a highly selective, independent national liberal arts college for women located in metropolitan Atlanta. Enrollment: approximately 900 students Students: representing 30 countries and 40 states 100 percent of tenure-track faculty hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree. Student-faculty ratio: 10:1 Average class size: 15 30 percent of the student body from under- represented minority groups 26 buildings on a 100-acre campus in a national historic district Cross-registration at 18 other colleges and universities in metropolitan Atlanta Dual-degree program in engineering with Georgia Institute of Technology Dual-degree program in art and architecture with Washington University in St. Louis Exchange program with Mills College in Oakland, California Air Force and Navy ROTC at Georgia Tech Study-abroad programs include Global Awareness and Global Connections and through the College's membership in the International Student Exchange Program, which provides opportunities to study at more than 123 universities in 33 countries. Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 4 Mission of Agnes Scott College ACNES SCOTT COLLECE educates women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times. Agnes Scott College provides a dynamic liberal arts and sciences curriculum of the highest standards so that students and faculty can realize their full creative and intellectual potential. Agnes Scott College fosters an environment in which women can develop high expectations for themselves as individuals, scholars, professionals and citizens of the world. Agnes Scott College strives to be a just and inclusive community that expects honorable behavior, encourages spiritual inquiry and promotes respectful dialogue across differences. Adopted by the Board oj Trustees, Aut}ust 2002 FOUNDATIONS Agnes Scott College honors in its name the integrity and intellectual curiosity of Agnes Irvine Scott, a Scots-Irish immigrant to the United States. Her son Col. Ceorge Washington Scott was the College's primary benefactor, and the Rev. Frank Henry Gaines, minister of Decatur Presbyterian Church, was the founding President. While their leadership extended into the South the Presbyterian educational move- ment that began with Princeton University, Agnes Scott was established with a distinctive mission: to educate women for the betterment of their families and the elevation of their region. Initially named the Decatur Female Seminary in 1889 and renamed the Agnes Scott Institute in 1890, the College was chartered as Agnes Scott College in 1906. The first institution of higher education in Ceorgia to receive regional accreditation, Agnes Scott College dedicated itself from the beginning to the highest level of "moral and intellectual training and education."' Its emphasis on academic excellence and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum "fully abreast of the best institutions of this country"^ has always encouraged independent thinking in an atmosphere for learning. The College's residential campus, now prized for both its aesthetic distinction and state-of-the-art facilities, has given all student generations a sense of place, purpose and responsibility. Student self-government under an honor code has been a hallmark since 1906. A founding member of many national and regional educational associations, Agnes Scott has been a member of Phi Beta Kappa since 1926. This tradition of educational leadership continues in the 2 1 st century as the College models new forms of undergraduate education for women, including innovative science and international programs,- language, technology and speaking throughout the curriculum, and linkages to Atlanta's university, business and cultural communities. The Reformed tradition in which the College was created helped shape the intellectual, spiritual and ethical values affirmed to this day: individual inquiry, commitment to the common good, the importance of character formation and engage- ment with the world. These are reflected in its motto from 11 Peter 1 :5, "Now add to your faith virtue,- and to virtue knowledge." Tlie College's charter commitment to provide "auspices distinctly favorable to the maintenance of the faith and practice of the Christian religion" has broadened into a commitment to ensure that students, faculty and staff of many faiths and secular persuasions are full participants in the life of the College. While Agnes Scott continues to be related to the Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), its Board of Trustees is an independent, self-perpetuating governing body. Widening the vision of its founders while remaining grounded in its original mission, Agnes Scott College continues to provide women with an edge for achievement. Alumnae distinguish themselves in medicine, science, education, ministry, the arts, law, politics, business and community service. Since the early 1920s, the College has ranked in the top 10 percent of American colleges whose graduates complete Ph.D. degrees. The Agnes Scott student body has expanded to include women who represent the diversity that is the United States and the world, women who are returning to college to complete their degrees, and women and men who seek the master of arts in teaching. The engagement of the Agnes Scott community in the intellectual, cultural and social issues of its times represents both the proud history and the bright future of the College. 1 Charter, Decatur Female Seminary, Aug, 27, 1889 2 Agnes Scott Ideal, Frank H. Gaines, 1889 Aiioplcii by the Board oj Tnisfcfs, August 2002 AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE VALUES To the utilization of wide-ranging pedagogical techniques and technologies. To an emphasis on collaborative learnmg. A Commitment to the Liberal Arts To the experience of a broad range of liberal studies disciplines, including the humanities, fine arts, natural and social sciences with significant depth in a disciplinary or inter- disciplinary major. To the liberal arts as the indispensable foundation for professional life. A Commitment to an Appreciation of Diverse Cultures To curricula reflecting a wide range of original sources and scholarly critiques. To a student body and a faculty who bring to Agnes Scott the diverse perspectives of their circumstances, cultures and backgrounds. To respectful engagement with divergent ideas, philosophies and perspectives from all members of the college community. To applied learning opportunities in local and international communities. A Commitment to Women To a holistic approach to education for women, acknowledging the primacy of intellectual development, with integrating opportunities for physical, social, cultural and spiritual development To perspectives within the liberal arts tradition that are particularly significant for women. A Commitment to Teaching and Learning To academic excellence, rigor and creativity that engender the joy of learning. To personal interaction between students and faculty with an emphasis on independent study and mentoring. A Commitment to a Community that Values Justice, Courage and Integrity To encourage the development of a spiritual commitment and a set of values that can serve as sources of vitality, meaning and guidance in the lives of students. To support the development of leadership skills and community service experience needed to become effective contributors to one's family, profession and to society and world citizenship. Endorsed by the faculty, Apnl 1995 Ajjirmed by the Board of Trustees, August 2002 Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 About Agnes Scott College "Quite simply, a liberal arts education helps us strive to become more fully human and responsive to our world and communities." President Mary Brown Bullock '66 AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE is committed to educating women who achieve in their professions, contribute to their communities, engage the social, technological and global issues of their times and live personally and spiritually purposeful lives. Students thrive in an atmosphere of academic and intellectual challenge that includes independent studies and student-designed majors The liberal arts curriculum emphasizes academic excellence, interdisciplinary learning initiatives and experiential learning through local internships, collaborative research and study abroad. The campus is located in metropolitan Atlanta in the city of Decatur. Nationally known as a center for research and higher education, Adanta provides resources and learning opportunities central to the Agnes Scott experience. As a student immerses herself in the world, its cultures, history and ideas, she obtains the tools needed to explore her world passionately and ethically. She gains the confidence to handle difficult questions and offer responsible, rational and creative answers. As a women's college, Agnes Scott provides diverse role models who offer rich and multilayered examples of what leadership can be. Students become leaders in social, athletic, academic and political arenas. The young woman who runs for office, competes for a scholarship or speaks up in class knows her gender is not an issue. As a result, she forms a clear view of her strengths and weaknesses, finds her voice and is encouraged to speak out about the issues of the day. Agnes Scott's alumnae and student body include Rhodes, Fulbright, Truman, Gates, Millennium and Goldwater scholars, the chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play- wright, internationally acclaimed scientists and women who work in the CIA, CDC, EPA, CNN and Peace Corps. Agnes Scott students have also received prestigious awards including the Benjamin A. Oilman International Scholarship, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship and Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship. Distinguished high school graduates come to Agnes Scott with a strong academic record and a desire to achieve higher goals. They leave with the knowledge and insight to achieve those goals and make a lasting contribution to their community, generation and world. Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 The Campus JUST SIX MILES from Atlanta's city center, Agnes Scott is located on a beautiful 100-acre campus in a national historic district and residential neighborhood of Decatur, Georgia. Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University are a short drive away and The University of Georgia is nearby in Athens. The College has 26 build- ings, including three theme houses, plus an apartment complex. With its Collegiate Gothic and Victorian architecture, brick walkways and century-old trees, the campus is a pleasant place to stroll, meet friends, meditate or study. AGNES SCOTT "MAIN" HALL The first building constructed on campus, Agnes Scott Hall was built in 1891 and originally housed the entire College. TTie money to construct Agnes Scott Hall was donated by George Washington Scott, one of the College's founders, who envisioned a structure with the modern conveniences necessary to serve the College for many years. More than 100 years later, Agnes Scott Hall continues to serve the campus as a residence hall and office/meeting space. The upper floors of the building provide residence hall space, while the lower floors house the offices of the President, dean of students, financial aid and student health services. The building's bell tower provides a focal point for the campus. In addition to ringing the bell for special occasions, seniors accepted to graduate school or hired for their first jobs are invited to ring the bell on Fridays during spring semester. The "tower room," made famous in the opening scenes of the movie Scream 2, is also located in Main. RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS In addition to housing in Agnes Scott Hall, students may live in Hopkins, Inman, Rebekah, Walters and Winship residence halls, three theme houses and the Avery Glen Apartments. Acjncs Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 8 McCAIN LIBRARY Agnes Scott's library combines strong collections, individual attention, superior study spaces and advanced technology to support students in research and course assignments. Built in 1936, the architecturally distinguished McCain Library reopened in 2001 after a total renovation and major expansion. Features include group study and media rooms, comfortable study nooks, an outdoor reading terrace and wireless network connectivity throughout the facility. The library collection, selected to support the undergraduate curriculum, includes more than 215,000 volumes, almost 15,000 digital books, 1,300 periodical subscriptions and 17,000 sound and video recordings as well as microforms, archives and other materials. Many resources are electronic and available 24 hours a day from other campus facilities, residence halls and off-campus locations. One hundred fifty-six different databases offer full-text articles from several thousand journals, periodical indexes in most major academic disciplines and reference tools serving all disciplines. These electronic resources include, but also go beyond, the hold- ings of GALILEO, the Georgia statewide virtual library. Through Agnes Scott's membership in the Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education, students enjoy access to library holdings (10 million volumes) of 18 other local colleges and universities. Interlibrary loan provides additional access to specialized research materials that might be needed by students or faculty. COMPUTER FACILITIES The College provides state-of-the-art technology resources that enhance the teaching and learning environment. All campus facilities and classrooms are wired for the College computer network. Through the campus net- work, students have access to the Internet, e-mail, network file and print services and on-line Web-based services (McCain Library, Blackboard, and campus intranet). Alston Campus Center provides a number of computing facilities including Butler Business Center, Cyber Cafe and the eCommons Lab. Buttrick Hall houses the Educational Curriculum Library and Hayes M.A.T. computer lab, as well as the Interactive Learning Center, multimedia and seminar computer classrooms. Macintosh computers are available in the Dana Fine Arts Building graphics lab. McCain Library houses the Educational Technology Center, a 24-hour accessible area containing the Center for Writing and Speaking, a technology production studio, multimedia laptop classroom, biblio- graphic instruction classroom and the computer- ized language lab classroom. Public computers Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 are available for use in the library and wireless laptops are available for check, out. Computer technology can be found throughout the Science Center in teaching and research labs, computer labs, computerized classrooms and student project labs. Special- purpose computer labs include Presser Hall's music lab, Bradley Observatory's research lab and the Science Center's Linux lab. Through the Office of Information Technology Services, students can check out a laptop for course-related special projects. A wide selection of software is available on all campus computer systems, and a variety of special-use computer hardware can be found in computer labs. SCIENCE CENTER Opened in January 2003, the 1 15,000- square-foot Science Center houses media-rich classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices and equipment for the four disciplines that use investigative laboratories biology, physics, chemistry and psychology. The center features multimillion dollar scientific instrumentation and dedicated faculty-student research laboratories. The new center links the College's southern side to its northern section and forms a quadrangle with McCain Library and Alston Campus Center BRADLEY OBSERVATORY AND DELAFIELD PLANETARIUM The 70-seat Delafield Planetarium boasts a 10-meter Astro Tek dome and a computer- controlled projector built by Zeiss Instruments, maker of the world's finest planetarium projectors. Only nine other sites in the country and 23 other sites in the world house such projectors. The observatory is equipped with a lecture hall, a library, offices, a darkroom, extensive computer facilities, a wide variety of telescopes in addition to the Beck Telescope and an observation terrace plaza at the west entrance. The newly renovated and expanded Bradley Observatory holds frequent open houses and public events, including the William A. Calder Equinox Concert Series, which features musicians performing on the autumnal and vernal equinoxes. The observatory provides students with the means to make telescopes, duplicate historical experiments and observe and process data from astronomical phenomena. The Bradley Observatory one of only two astronomical teaching and research facilities in Atlanta was named in 1950 in honor of William C. and Sarah Hall Bradley. BUTTRICK HALL Built in 1930, Buttrick Hall serves as the hub of academic activity on campus, housing the Office of the Dean of the College and many academic departments and programs. The build- ing was named for Wallace Buttrick, former president of the General Education Board of New York and a friend of the College. DANA FINE ARTS Dana Fine Arts Building is the artistic center of campus. The building features modern design interwoven with Gothic architectural elements, creating a structure that is both functional and in keeping with the rest of the campus. Opened in 1965, the building houses an art gallery, class- rooms, art studios and a theatre for the dramatic arts. The Dalton Gallery was named in honor of Harry L. Dalton and his wife, Mary Keesler Dalton '25, of North Carolina. The Winter Theatre, which seats more than 300 people and features a thrust stage, was named in honor of Professor Roberta Powers Winter, who taught speech and dramatic arts at the College from 1939 to 1974. Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 10 PRESSER HALL Envisioned to house both a modern music center and chapel, Presser Hall opened in 1940. The building was named in honor of Theodore Presser, who established the Presser Foundation, which donated funds for the building. Dedicated in 1941, Gaines Chapel, named in honor of President Frank Hemy Gaines ( 1889-1923), features seating for 800 and houses a 3,000-pipe, four-manual Austin organ. Presser F^all is also home to the Maclean Auditorium, a smaller 300-seat auditorium named for Professor Joseph Maclean, who headed the Department of Music from 1893 to 1918. ALSTON CAMPUS CENTER Alston Campus Center, opened in spring 2001, is the central point connecting the residential and academic areas of campus The center contains meeting rooms for student functions and office space for administrative staff. F^igh-tech features such as the Cyber Cafe and computer lab add to the services offered. The facility also provides a home to the College bookstore, post office, copy center and snack bar along with the offices of career planning, student activities, residence life and the chaplain. EVANS HALL Letitia Pate Evans F^alI opened in 1950 and was named in honor of Letitia Pate Evans of Hot Springs, Va., an Agnes Scott trustee from 1949 until her death in 1953. Renovated in 1999, the building features seated dining space for 400 and conference facilities on the terrace level. It also features a marchc servery and a courtyard for outdoor dining. ATHLETIC FACILITIES Robert W. ^X'oodruff Physical Activities Building provides facilities for recreational and NCAA Division 111 intercollegiate athletic pursuits. Facilities include basketball courts,- volleyball courts, an eight-lane, 25-meter competition swimming pool,- cardio-training and select rise-weight equipment and a sports medicine training room. Thie Department of Athletics offices are housed here. Located just beyond the Woodruff Building are the Gellerstedt Track and Field and Byers Tennis Courts. CAMPUS SAFETY Agnes Scott has an excellent safety record, and the campus and surrounding neighborhoods are considered comfortable places to live. Agnes Scott enjoys the pro- tection of a fully staffed, highly trained campus police department. However, all members of the campus community are encouraged to be cognizant of the often- threatening world in which we live. Everyone should be alert and aware at all times and join a campus-wide effort to main- tain safety. Students are offered a number of opportunities to learn more about personal safety and safety issues through lectures and self-defense classes. Because safety is a high priority, all residential spaces are secured and accessible only to those who have been assigned keys. Campus policy requires guests to be escorted by building residents. Call boxes for emergency assistance are located throughout the campus. 11 A(jne5 Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 Life on Campus ORIENTATION At Agnes Scott, the entire community works together to help incoming students successfully begin their college careers. Orientation begins during the summer before a new student arrives with contact from Orientation Council, upperclass women who plan and coordinate orientation activities and events. An integral part of orientation at Agnes Scott is the For Your Information program. All new incoming students are assigned to an FY! group. Each FYl group includes about 14 students, two faculty advisers, a staff coordinator and two returning students. FYl groups meet until the end of November and provide valuable information on a variety of topics, from the practical to the more philosophical or theoretical. Transcripts reflect completion of FYl. Orientation includes meeting with a faculty adviser through FYl groups and individually, help with course selection and placement tests and formal introductions to campus organizations. Students also get to know Agnes Scott through less formal programs. Social involvement is encouraged through activities such as weekend events in the Atlanta area, on-campus parties with students from other colleges and events on other campuses. International students, members of under- represented populations, transfer students and Woodruff Scholars are offered additional orientation programs tailored to their needs. A^nes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 12 HONOR SYSTEM Ethics and values are central to the purpose, curriculum and social life of Agnes Scott. TTie Honor System, one of the oldest in the country, is governed by students. Each student is expected to uphold the system's high standards and take personal responsibility for her integrity and behavior, in choosing Agnes Scott, a student accepts the Honor System as her v/ay of life and formally adopts it by the following pledge: As a member of flse Student Body oj A()nes Scott College, I consider myself bound by honor to develop and uphold high standards ojhowsty and behavior, to strive for full intellectual and moral stature, to realize my social and academic responsibility in the community. To attain these ideals, I do therefore accept this Honor System as my way of life. STUDENT GOVERNMENT Agnes Scott is a community that values open communication among faculty, students and administrators. The Student Government Association acts as a formal liaison between students and the administration. Through this association, students are, to a large extent, self-governing as they assume responsibility for many policies and regulations. More information about student government can be found in the Student Handbook. RESIDENCE LIFE Agnes Scott's residence halls are comfort- able and inviting. Agnes Scott, Rebekah Scott and Inman halls have been restored to their Victorian elegance while meeting today's needs for efficiency and comfort. Their former grace is recaptured with period design and furnishings (some donated by alumnae) and chandeliers in the lobbies and parlors. All three are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Three other comfortable residence halls are Hopkins, Walters and Winship. All residence hall rooms have internet and cable-TV connections. Residence halls are almost entirely self- governed within the policies of the College and the Office of Residence Life. Student staff in each hall includes a resident director and resident assistants, supervised by the director of residence life. The Studmt Handbook explains all campus regulations. Apartment living is available at the College's Avery Glen Apartments located on the east side of campus. An option for juniors and seniors, Avery Glen affords a greater sense of independent living. Upperclasswomen have another housing option in the Residential Village, three restored Queen Anne-style homes adjacent to the campus. These houses operate with a goal of creating a living/learning community based on a learning theme. Students apply to live in these houses according to their interest in and commitment to assigned themes The main purpose of residential theme houses is to facilitate learning. By choosing to reside in the house, residents commit to the plan for using the living arrangement to advance learning. Collaboration between faculty and students is an important focus of this arrange- ment, and each house has a faculty or staff adviser. Academic departments and programs submit theme proposals each year All students, except Woodruff Scholars, are required to live in campus housing. Any exception must be approved by the dean of students. Students in the Atlanta area who live with their parent(s) may apply for approval from the dean of students to commute. If a student's conduct indicates she is not in sympathy with the ideals and standards of the College's residence life policies or is not mature enough to reside on campus, the dean of students may terminate her resident status. 13 Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 Extracurricular Activities Through a wide choice of extracurricular activities, students can exercise their talents, explore old interests, develop new ones and enjoy shared enthusiasms. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS African-West Indian Student Association Agnes Scott Chess Club Agnes Scott Outdoors Club Agnes Scott College Community Orchestra American Chemical Society Amnesty International ASC- TV Asian Women Astronomy Club Atlanta YAD, Young Jewish Adult Agency The Aurora, annual literary magazine Baptist Student Union Best Buddies Blackfriars, drama group Campus Girl Scouts Canterbury Club, Episcopal organization Career Advisory Board Circle K CMENC The LBTQA Collective College Republicans Collegiate Chorale Colonnade Club Conservative Forum Day Student Organization Faust Club, German studies, culture and language French Club Green Earth Organization Habitat for Humanity Hispanic Awareness Society Honor Court International Student Organization Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 Joyful Noise, gospel singing group Judicial Board League of Women Voters IVlortar Board Muslim Student Association National Coalition Building Institute National Society of Collegiate Scholars New Life, nondenominational Christian fellowship Newman Club, Roman Catholic organization New Westminster Fellowship, Presbyterian organization Orientation Council Phi Alpha Theta, history honor society Phi Beta Kappa, academic honor society Phi Sigma Tau, philosophy honor society Pi Delta Phi, French honor society The Profile, student newspaper Psi Chi, psychology honor society Psychology Club Publius, pre-law club REALITE Council Religious Life Council Woodruff Scholars Organization SAFE Women Sewing Club Showtime Programs Board Sigma Alpha lota, music honor society Sigma Delta Phi, Spanish honor society Silhouette, student yearbook Social Council Sotto Voce Spiritual Awareness Association Student Senate Students in Free Enterprise Studio Dance Theatre Sub-continental Student Association Theta Alpha Kappa, religious studies honor society in Tower Council TriBeta, biology honor society Volunteer Board WAVE, Women of Action, Voice and Education Wesley Foundation, United Methodist organization ' Witkaze, organization for African- American students Women in Business NCAA ATHLETICS Basketball Cross-country Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Volleyball RECREATION, INTRAMURAL AND CLUB SPORTS Dance team Basketball Three v. Three Black Cat field hockey Century Club Flag football Hiking trip Indoor soccer Kickboxing Kickball tournament Rock climbing Social dance lessons Softball Swimming Scottie 5K and i-mile walk Scottie Fitness Leaders Tennis Ultimate Frisbee tournament Whitewater rafting i STUDENT ACTIVITIES Outside the classroom, student activities add to life at Agnes Scott. Formals, band parties, concerts and films, as well as lectures on classical and contemporary issues, are presented through the Office of Student Activities. Alston Campus Center, which opened in January 2001, houses many of these activities as well as a snack bar, bookstore and post office. INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AND OTHER SPORTS Students enjoy sports on campus, including weight training, tennis and swimming. They can participate in intercollegiate basketball, Softball, soccer, cross-country, tennis, volleyball and swimming through Agnes Scott's Division III membership in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Agnes Scott College is a member of the Great South Athletic Conference. HEALTH SERVICES Resident students are eligible for health services provided at the Warren Health Center. The center's director is a nationally certified nurse practitioner who works with physician consultants in internal medicine, gynecology and psychiatry. Services include evaluation and treat- ment of health problems, counseling, special health education and screening programs. The residence fee entitles boarding students to evaluation and treatment by the nurse practitioner or referral to the appropriate medical resource. Faculty, staff and nonresident students may receive first aid for minor mjuries, limited health screening, health information and referral upon request, but are not eligible for other services. The College reserves the right, if parents or guardians cannot be reached, to make decisions concerning emergency health problems for any student who is a minor. Students with specific health problems, serious illnesses or injuries will be referred to the appropriate specialist or medical facility. (3tf-campus psychiatric counsel- ing services are available upon request. The center's health-education program stresses prevention of illness, promotes self-care and encourages positive health practices. Reference materials on health issues are available. PERSONAL COUNSELING Confidential counseling services are offered for all enrolled Agnes Scott undergraduate students by the Office of Personal Counseling staff, who are licensed psychologists, or by doctoral -level graduate students under staff supervision. Services include individual, couples and group counseling,- consultation and referral services, and outreach programming. Students seek counseling for a variety of concerns including managing relationships, handling family problems, coping with stress, homesickness, decreasing depressive feelings, dealing with fears, handling a crisis, eating and/or body image concerns, improving communication, learning to be assertive, study skills, time management, increasing self-esteem, understanding one's sexuality, decision-making and dealing with alcohol and/or drug concerns. Individual counseling involves one-on-one meetings with a counselor for about 45 to 50 minutes, usually on a weekly basis for up to 15 sessions per calendar year. Couples counsel- ing is available for dealing with relationship or roommate concerns. Group counseling involves three or more students meeting with one or more counselors to deal with shared concerns. Consultation is available for staff, faculty, students or family members with a concern about a student or a specific mental health- related issue. Referrals are available for off- campus mental health services (e.g., longer-term 15 Agms Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 psychotherapy, testing for learning disabilities, psychiatric care, intensive treatment programs). In addition, workshops and presentations can be arranged for groups or classes interested in counseling-related topics. SPIRITUAL LIFE The Julia Thompson Smith Chaplain coordinates Agnes Scott's religious activities, offering opportunities for worship, reflection, service and community building. On-campus worship includes monthly chapel, weekly devotionals and services in celebration of special campus occasions. Serving as a liaison between the College and the broader religious community, the chaplain encourages students to become involved in the worship of a local congregation and provides information about churches, synagogues and other places of worship in Decatur and Atlanta. The chaplain also has information about various campus religious organizations. Contexts for reflection on the relationship between faith and learning, as well as on personal and societal issues, are provided through speakers, group discussions, support groups and spiritual counseling. The chaplain's office offers volunteer opportunities for faithful service in the larger community with such issues as homeless- ness and housing, literacy, the environment, health, poverty and battered women. Students may choose to participate in volunteer opportunities of varying duration, spring break service trips or ongoing commit- ments. During the 2002-2003 academic year, service trips included an alternative spring-break trip to work in a Gullah community in South Carolina, a Habitat-for-Humanity trip to Hopkinsviile, Ky , and a Faith Works (Christian faith in action program) trip to Cuba. In these ways and as the Religious Life Council adviser, the chaplain facilitates the building of positive community life grounded in traditions of faith. CAREER PLANNING The Office of Career Planning supports students in entering and sustaining a satisfying career through experiential learning, assessment and instruction as well as through maintaining relationships with hiring firms, graduate schools, friends of the College and alumnae. Through the office, students acquire career search skills and the proficiency to use them throughout their careers. The summer before a new student arrives, an assessment tool is available to help her focus on her interests and the implications for career- decision making. Once a student becomes a part of the Agnes Scott community, she may take advantage of programs and activities related to career planning. These include Career Observation Days, Externship Week, workshops and seminars and use of the career planning library and related resources. Students are encouraged to participate in summer or semester internships to gain experience in a specific career field. Internships may be paid or unpaid, and those secured through career planning are usually noncredit. Graduate or professional school is the next stop for at least 25 percent of Agnes Scott seniors. Career planning library resources and workshops include directories of all graduate/ professional school programs, test preparation for relevant entrance examinations, assistance with decision-making, application procedures and mock interviews. Accepted students join successful job seekers in the spring tradition of ringing the bell in Agnes Scott Hall on Fridays. Agnes Scott is a member of a consortium of small Georgia colleges and universities that holds an annual career fair. The College also assists with Emory University Career and Graduate School Fairs, which are open to Agnes Scott students. Agms Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 i6 LEADERSHIP Multiple opportunities for leadership development are available on campus through regular student leadership retreats, workshops and programs. Each spring, a select group of first-year students participates in the Emerging Leaders program, which includes a retreat and four meetings focused on self-exploration, the development of communication skills and exploration of the qualities and values associated with successful leaders. The annual fall leader- ship retreat is a time for newly elected student leaders to plan and prepare for the upcoming year 17 Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 Admission AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE seeks to enroll students of diverse backgrounds, interests and talents whose academic and personal qualities promise success. Qualified women of any race, age, creed, national or ethnic origin are encouraged to apply. The College admits qualified students with disabilities and makes every effort to meet their needs. The Office of Admission, under policies and standards established by the faculty, considers each application and examines evidence of sound academic preparation, ability, motivation, maturity and integrity. Every completed application is thoroughly reviewed. Most students are admitted on the basis of their academic and personal records without regard to financial need. The College does consider an applicant's financial situation in the review of applications from international students and may consider it for students on the margin of admissibility. GENERAL INFORMATION The Application Undergraduate admission applications are distributed by the Office of Admission and are available on the Agnes Scott Web site: www.agnesscott.edu. An application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable $35 application fee, which can be charged to a major credit card or submitted by a check or money order to Agnes Scott College. The application can be submitted electronically at www.agnesscott.edu or mailed tO; Office of Admission Agnes Scott College 141 E. College Ave. Decatur, GA 30030 The Office oj Admission considers application jee waiver recjuests on an individual basis. The College does accept the College Board's application fee waiver form, which should he sicjned by the secoyidary school counselor. Entrance Requirements A student's record of achievement in secondary school is the most reliable indicator of success in college. Successful candidates most often graduate in the top 20 percent of their high school class and present a minimum of four academic units each year. The recommended high school academic program is four years of English, two years of a foreign language, three years of mathematics (algebra 1 and 11 and geometry), two years of laboratory science (biology, chemistry and physics) and two years of social science. Students may be accepted without the recommended number of courses in a particular field. Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 18 Entrance Examinations Applicants must present results of either the SAT I or the American College Test (ACT). These examinations should be taken in the spring of the junior year or by December of the senior year in high school. The highest scores presented by an applicant are considered. For information on SAT 1, write or call: The College Board/College Entrance Examination Board 45 Columbus Ave. New York, NY 10023-6992 Phone 212 713-8000 www.collegeboard.org Agnes Scott's CEEB number is 5002. For information on ACT, write or call: American College Testing Program PO. Box 168 Iowa City, lA 52243-0168 Phone 319 337-1000 Fax 319 339-3021 www.act.org Agnes Scott's ACT code number is 0780. Further information about SAT 1 and ACT also may be obtained in high school guidance offices. Interviews and Overnight Visits An on-campus interview is strongly recommended but not required for candidates. Students become better acquainted with the College, and a visit is useful in making the final college decision. An interview is also helpful to the Office of Admission in evaluating an application, because it allows admission officers to better understand an applicant's academic and extracurricular interests. Student-led tours, class visits and overnight stays in residence halls can be scheduled. To schedule an interview, call or e-mail the Office of Admission at least one week in advance. Alumnae are available in many areas of the country to talk to prospective students about Agnes Scott by telephone or through an informal interview. Candidates should contact the Office of Admission for the name and contact information of a local alumna admission representative. For information call or e-mail: Office of Admission Agnes Scott College 1 4 1 E. College Ave. Decatur, GA 30030 Phone 404 471-6285 Toll-free 800 868-8602 FAX 404 471-6414 admission@agnesscott.edu Health Record All students who are enrolling must submit a complete medical history, including a certificate of examination by their physician, as well as results of immunizations and chest X-rays. Entrance health record forms are mailed to enrolling students and are due to the director of student health services by Aug. 1. Students with Disabilities Agnes Scott College welcomes students with disabilities and accommodates special needs, which are determined on an individual basis. Academic accommodations may include adjusting examination times and allowing the use of taped textbooks for study and word processing for examinations. Under certain circumstances, a student may request an exemption to a specific or distributional requirement by consulting with the assistant dean of the college. Approval by the Office of Dean of the College is required. Residence hall accommodations may include a room assignment that meets special 19 Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 requirements or an alarm system for a hearing problem. To initiate a request for appropriate accommodations, a student meets with the assistant dean of the college. Faculty and staff are informed of arrangements only at the student's request. Students may also receive assistance in planning traffic routes on campus. Agnes Scott complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS Applying as a Senior Seniors should apply for admission before the March 1 Regular Decision priority deadline. They should submit a completed application, a high school transcript, essay, SAT 1 or ACT scores, a guidance counselor's recommendation and a teacher's recommendation. Agnes Scott admits students according to these application plans: Early Decision/First Choice (The applicant agrees to withdraw all other college applications after receiving notice of admission and financial aid from Agnes Scott.) APPLICATION DEADLINE: Nov 15 NOTIFICATION DATE: Dec. 15 Scholarship Decision APPLICATION DEADLINE: Jan. 15 NOTIFICATION DATE: Beginning late January Regular Decision APPLICATION PRIORITY DEADLINE: March 1 NOTIFICATION DATE: Within three weeks of completion of file Joint Enrollment Some high school seniors are ready to take college courses before graduation. Under the joint-enrollment program, seniors (male or female) may take courses at Agnes Scott. These students must be approved for admission by the dean of admission. A candidate must submit a high school transcript, SAT 1 or ACT scores and a letter from the high school counselor providing a general recommendation and specific course approval. Early Admission A student judged to be ready for college after her junior year of high school may be admitted to Agnes Scott under early admission. The student must be mature, academically prepared and strongly recommended by her school. Most high schools grant a diploma after a student completes first-year courses at Agnes Scott. A student considering this should consult her high school guidance office. Successful applicants are classified as first-year students and use the normal application procedures and dates. An admission interview is required. Homeschooled Students The College welcomes admission applications from candidates who have been schooled at home. The Office of Admission advises such students to contact the College to facilitate the application process. Homeschooled students are encouraged to provide as much information about their curriculum as possible. Interviews and three SAT II subject tests in areas such as English, math and writing are strongly recommended and may be required. Students are evaluated individually, though greater emphasis is often placed on standardized test scores and writing samples. Agnes Scott Collecje Catalog 2003-2005 20 International Students International students are encouraged to apply online or to send their completed forms early to avoid postal delays. Foreign nationals whose first language is not English and whose language of instruction in secondary school was not English should also submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language results. Information may be obtained from the local US. Information Service or by writing to the TOEFL Program, Educational Testing Service, Box 899, Princeton, N.J. 08541, U.S.A. Any student unable to take the TOEFL because of cost or access should submit a state- ment of the circumstances that prohibit it and, as an alternative, submit: Results of the SAT I and/or SAT II writing exam Either a recommendation from a teacher of English or an extra writing sample in English All application materials (including academic transcripts, grade reports or examination results) must be submitted in English and mailed by a school official. Advanced Placement Credit Credit toward an Agnes Scott degree may be given for scores of four or five on these Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board taken in secondary school: Art: history and studio Biology Chemistry: student may submit application for lab credit Computer science Economics: macro and micro English: language and composition and literature and composition Environmental science French: language and literature German: language History: American, European and world Human geography Political science: government and politics, comparative and United States Classics: Vergil, Latin lyric and Latin literature Mathematics: calculus AB or BC, credit granted for a score of three on calculus BC,- credit granted for a score of three on calculus AB if student completes Mathematics 1 19 with a C or better, the AB sub-score is used to award credit for students who receive a score of two or below on calculus BC. Music theory Physics: B, C mechanics, electricity and magnetism Psychology Spanish: language and literature Statistics International Baccalaureate Credit Credit toward the Agnes Scott degree may be given for scores of five, six or seven on the higher-level examinations of the International Baccalaureate taken in secondary school. Credit is not awarded for examinations taken at the subsidiary/standard level. 'A' Level Examinations Contact the Office of Academic Advising for information about evaluations of A' level examinations. Restrictions on Credit Students may receive either Advanced Placement credit or International Baccalaureate credit for the same course, but not both. For students entering fall 2003 or later, a maximum of 32 credits may be earned through a combination of Advanced Placement exams, International Baccalaureate exams and joint- enrollment credit. All inquiries and materials 21 Acjnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 for Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and joint enrollment should be directed to the Office of Academic Advising. COLLEGE STUDENTS Transfer Students Agnes Scott welcomes applications from transfer students, including graduates of two- year colleges. Transfer applicants are admitted on the basis of academic and personal achieve- ment and motivation. In addition to a completed application, each applicant must submit stan- dardized test score results (SAT I or ACT), an essay, an official transcript of all high school and college work, and one letter of recommendation from a college professor who taught the applicant. Students who are on probation or have been dismissed will not be admitted. Transfer students are urged to visit Agnes Scott for an interview in the Office of Admission. Transfer students must complete the junior and senior years at Agnes Scott and earn a minimum of 64 semester hours in academic subjects at the College. Transfer applications are accepted for the fall and spring semesters. Admission decisions are made and announced as applications are completed and openings remain available. Priority application deadlines are: Nov. I , spring admission March 1 , fall admission Transfer credit may be given for courses taken at accredited institutions, provided the student has earned a C or better and the courses fall within the scope of Agnes Scott's curriculum. For the College to complete a credit evaluation, course descriptions from the previous college or university's catalog are needed. The catalog must represent the same academic year(s) in which the course work was completed. To find out how to obtain a catalog from the previous institutions attended, contact the college or university registrar's office. Students wishing to apply a substantial body of work earned elsewhere toward their major should check with the Office of Academic Advising. International Transfer Students Students wishing to transfer from another college or university outside of the United States should supply a certified translation from their home country of their record of courses taken and an evaluation of these courses by a foreign credential evaluation service. Any national exam results, such as the British GCE O or A Levels, must be submitted. Photocopies of these certificates should be certified by the student's high school and bear the student's secondary school's official seal or stamp. Transient Students Students in good standing at other colleges may apply as transient students at Agnes Scott for one or more semesters and take one or more courses. An admission request for a transient student should be filed with the assistant dean of the college and supported by these items sent at the student's initiative: a transcript of record, including a statement of good standing, and a letter of approval from the student's college dean indicating approval of the plan and specific courses to be taken for transfer credit. Readmission A student who has withdrawn from the College and wishes to return should complete an application for readmission. In addition to the completed application and a nonrefundable application fee, applicants must submit Agnes Scoii College Catalog 2003-2005 22 transcripts from any college/university attended since the original application was filed, one letter of recommendation from a college professor who taught the applicant and a letter stating what the applicant has been doing since her withdrawal and why she wishes to return to Agnes Scott. Please note the applicant may be asked to provide additional information depend- ing on the individual circumstances. EMPLOYEES The Office of Admission welcomes applica- tions from College employees. In addition to the employee-admission application, the applicant must submit transcripts from any college/university attended and a personal statement including the applicant's educational goals. A personal interview with an admission officer (for degree- seeking applicants only) is also required. There is no application fee for employees. Please note the applicant may be asked to provide additional information depending on individual circum- stances. Check the Agnes Scott College Employee Handbook for additional information on tuition remission policies. 23 Agnes Scott Colleije Catalog 2003-2005 Irene K. Woodruff Scholars AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE welcomes women beyond traditional college age who wish to pursue educational objectives in a program suited to their individual needs. Students in the Irene K. Woodruff Scholars program enroll in regular courses and meet the same degree requirements as other undergraduates. Most women who enroll through the Woodruff Program plan to earn a bachelor's degree. Others pursue programs of study for personal enrichment, to learn more in a particular field or to prepare for graduate study in fields such as medicine, law or theology. Each student's program of study is carefully and individually planned and reviewed. Woodruff Scholars vary in age, background, marital circumstances, socioeconomic status and degree of participation in campus life. However, all enter with a strong desire to succeed, in spite of the demands of complex personal lives, and they enrich the College community with their energy, enthusiasm and personal views. ADMISSION The College accepts applications for fall or spring semester. Applicants should submit: The Woodruff Scholar application, including a personal essay and the $35 application fee Two letters of recommendation Official transcripts of previous high school and college work, sent directly from institutions attended. As soon as all application materials are received, applicants should contact the Office of Admission to arrange an on-campus interview. Neither the SAT I nor ACT is required. However, students who have taken this test within the last five years are encouraged to submit their scores. Since students in the program typically have been out of school for several years, the College considers a woman's personal history as well as her academic record to determine her potential for success. Factors such as employ- ment outside the home, community service, self study and personal motivation are carefully reviewed. Students who are on probation or have been dismissed from another college or university will not be considered. Applications should be filed with the Office of Admission as early as possible, but no later than one month before the beginning of a semester. Applicants seeking financial aid must apply at least two months in advance of the semester in which they plan to enroll. FINANCIAL AID FOR WOODRUFF SCHOLARS Assistance is available for full- or part-time study to women who demonstrate financial need and have no bachelor's degree. Applicants must demonstrate financial need or eligibility for the Middle Income Assistance Grant, scholarships for Georgia Perimeter College graduates or the Agnes Scott College Phi Jljeta Kappa Scholarship. For most forms of financial aid, students must enroll each semester for a minimum of six semester hours of credit. For more details, see the Financial Aid section. HEALTH RECORD The College and Georgia state law require a completed entrance health record to be on file with Student Health Services before a student attends classes. Health-record forms are sent to students upon enrollment A^nes Scott College Cataloc) 2003-2005 24 EVALUATION OF TRANSFER CREDIT Evaluation of transfer credit requires course descriptions from catalogs from all colleges previously attended be submitted to the Office of Academic Advising upon acceptance and/or enrollment. Please contact the registrar of a previous college or colleges for assistance in obtaining catalog course descriptions. Academic credit earned at other regionally accredited institutions and meeting the College's standards is applied toward the Agnes Scott degree upon classification. No more than 66 semester hours (64 plus tvi'o for physical education) of transfer credit will be counted toward the 1 30 semester hours required for the Agnes Scott degree. A student must earn a minimum of 64 hours in Agnes Scott academic courses toward the 1 30 hours required for the degree. COURSE LOADS At the time of enrollment, Woodruff Scholars may elect to study hill or part time. The normal load for full-time standing is eight full-credit courses per year, four per semester. The minimum load for full-time standing is three full-credit courses in a semester and seven in a year. If a Woodruff Scholar chooses to change her standing after enrollment, she must do so in writing to the registrar prior to the start of classes for the semester in which she is requesting a change. TIME LIMITS FOR COMPLETING A DEGREE Woodruff Scholars must complete their degrees: Within eight years of enrollment if initially classified as a first-year student. Within six years of enrollment if classified as a sophomore Within four years of enrollment if classified as a junior or a senior WOODRUFF PROGRAM APPLICANTS SEEKING AUDIT STATUS Applicants seeking to audit a course are required to complete the Irene K. Woodruff application for admission with a final college transcript indicating graduation date or a final high school transcript indicating graduation date. These transcripts must be sent directly from the institutions attended An interview is required also. NON-DEGREE CANDIDATES Students enrolled in the Woodruff Program but who do not intend to obtain a degree may earn a maximum of 24 semester hours of credit. Non-degree candidates will not be classified. The dean of the college may make excep- tions to any of the above. INTERVIEWS AND VISITS Women considering the Woodruff Program are encouraged to visit the campus. Arrangements to attend classes may be made through the Office of Admission. An interview is required of all applicants for admission. Admission officers welcome the opportunity to meet with prospective students to answer questions about the program or to discuss tran- scripts of previous college work. 25 Agnes Scott Colletje Gilciloij 2003-2005 Tuition and Fees STUDENT TUITION AND FEES at Agnes Scott meet less than half of the annual operating costs. The difference between student payments and College operating expenses comes from general endowment income and gifts and grants. Fees for full-time students for the 2003-2004 academic year are: Tuition $20,310 Room and board $ 7,760 Student activity fee $ 160 F^eaIth insurance fee $ 190 Total $28,420 A student's financial aid package will be considered when determining amounts due each semester Due dates for tuition and fees are Aug. 15 for fall semester and Jan. 10 for spring semester. Payments made after the stated due dates will be assessed a $250 late payment fee. The late registration fee is $10. All resident students pay a refundable $100 room-occupancy deposit This deposit is due when tuition, fees and room and board charges are paid for the fall semester The deposit is refundable when the student no longer lives in campus housing provided no other monies are due. Students will be billed each year for any room damage charges to maintain a $100 deposit. Students who change boarding status during the semester will be charged or credited for room and board on a pro rata basis All new students pay a nonrefundable $35 application fee and a $150 enrollment fee on or before May 1. The enrollment fee is non- refundable after May 1. New students who receive financial assistance from the College are expected to pay the full amount of the deposit by May 1 unless otherwise notified by the director of financial aid. Returning full-time students pay a non- refundable $150 deposit by March 15 This deposit entitles students to re-register and to select a residence hall room for the next year. A nonrefundable $150 continuation fee is also required of students who are on approved leaves of absence. Students who take less than a full academic load (12 semester hours) pay tuition on a semester basis at a rate of $845 for each hour up to five hours,- $5,915 for six to eight hours, and $8,450 for nine to 1 1 hours. Any additional monies due to the College as a result of course changes during the 10-day drop/add period are due at the time of the change. No billing adjust- ment will be made after the 10-day drop/add period. The $160 student activity fee is not included in these charges. The student activity fee is due at the beginning of the first semester of an academic session in which the student is enrolled for six or more semester hours. GRADUATION FEE A nonrefundable graduation fee of $150 to cover rental of cap, gown, hood and purchase of the diploma is required of all students who expect to graduate. This payment is due when tuition, fees and room and board charges for the fall semester are paid. PAYMENT POLICY A student may not register or attend classes until accounts have been paid satisfactorily in the accounting office. All financial obligations to the College must be met before a student can receive a diploma, a transcript of record or official grades. Agms Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 26 REFUND POLICY A refund refers to College charges that are refunded to the student and/or to the financial aid sources that covered those charges. Refunds are made within 30 days of the student's with- drawal. Students who withdraw from Agnes Scott on or before the first class day of a semester will receive a full refund of any pay- ment made toward tuition, room and board and student fees. No refund will be made of the $150 enrollment/re-registration deposit. The mandatory health fee is nonrefundable for students who withdraw after the first day of class during a semester. Agnes Scott's institutional refund policy for tuition, room and board is: 90 percent refund when withdrawal is after the first day of class and before the end of the first 10 percent of the semester, 50 percent refund when withdrawal is after the first 10 percent and before the end of the first 25 percent of the semester,- and 25 percent refund when withdrawal is after the first 25 percent and before the end of the first 50 percent of the semester. The date of withdrawal is the date the official withdrawal form is received by a dean for signature or the date of withdrawal specified by the student, whichever is later. The semester begins with the first day of class. The first week of the semester is the seven-day period begin- ning on the first day of class. The point of with- drawal is measured in weeks, and the student is considered to have withdrawn within a given week, as defined above, if the withdrawal date is prior to the end of that week. For federal financial aid, if a student with- draws on or before the 60 percent point in the semester, the refund amount is calculated using the statutory pro rata refund policy set by the U.S. Department of Education. The pro rata refund is calculated based on number of days attended divided by the number of days in the semester. Federal refunds are applied in this order, as prescribed by federal law and regulations; Subsidized federal Stafford Loans Unsubsidized federal Stafford Loans Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students Federal Pell Grants Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Any additional refund of charges, after federal funds have been returned, will be returned in the following order: State aid Institutional aid Third-party scholarships Student MONTHLY STATEMENTS OF ACCOUNT Each student will receive a monthly account statement from the College if a balance is due. Statements include, but are not limited to, tuition, room and board charges, health center charges, parking fines and library fines. Statements are due and payable upon receipt, unless otherwise stated for tuition and room and board fees. DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS It is the College's stated policy to turn over past due accounts to an outside collection agency and to use the full extent of the law to collect delinquent accounts. HEALTH INSURANCE The College requires all students to be covered by health insurance. The fee is charged and payable when tuition, room and board and 27 Agms Scott Colkcje GUalocj 2003-2005 fee charges are due. The health insurance pro- gram may be waived upon evidence the student is covered by adequate alternative health insurance arrangements. Program details will be sent by the insurance company in early July. Insurance waiver cards are due in the accounting office no later than the last day of the 10-day drop/add period. International students are required to enrol! in the International Students Health Insurance Plan provided by the College. The cost of this insurance for the 2003-2004 academic year is $468. There is no charge to resident students for routine treatment in the Warren Health Center. TELEPHONE SERVICE The College provides each room with a telephone connection. The Agnes Scott telecom- munications department contracts with Central Billing Inc. for long distance service. A long distance calling card may be obtained directly from CBi or the College telecommunications department. Calling cards may be kept for a student's entire college career and may be taken with the student upon leaving the College. CBi sends monthly bills, and payments are sent directly to CBi. A credit card is required as a deposit for a calling card. The credit card is not billed unless a student chooses it as a billing option or the account goes into default. VEHICLE REGISTRATION Vehicle registration is $100 for the academ- ic year or $60 for one semester Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 28 Financial Aid THE PURPOSE OF FINANCIAL AID at Agnes Scott is to provide access to a high quality educational experience for students who could not otherwise afford to pay the full cost of attending the College. Because Agnes Scott is a highly selective institution, all of our students bring special talents and abilities that enhance the quality of our community, and it is for these reasons they are admitted. Agnes Scott is committed to determining a student's eligibility for financial aid based on a detailed assessment of the income, assets and special circumstances presented by her family. Although the College offers a generous merit-based scholarship program rewarding academic and leadership accomplishments, it is our desire to open the doors of the College to highly qualified students from all economic backgrounds. NEED-BASED ASSISTANCE Financial need is evaluated by the financial aid office after a student has been admitted. Based on this evaluation, a student may be offered a financial aid package consisting of one or more grants, a federal Stafford Student Loan and the offer of campus employment. The primary factors used to determine eligibility for financial aid are: Parent and student income Parent and student current assets Federal, state and FICA taxes paid Number of people dependent on the family mcome Number of family members in college Age of parent(s) or guardian(s) Extraordinary expenses, such as high medical bills Once a student's eligibility for financial assistance is determined, assistance from all sources, including merit-based scholarships, is applied toward the eligibility. AWARDS BASED ON OTHER FACTORS Agnes Scott students also receive financial assistance based on factors that include: Academic achievement Community service Leadership Extracurricular involvement State residence Scholarships are available for students with varying backgrounds and levels of achievement. Scholarships are based on a variety of criteria and are renewable for a maximum of three additional years. Contact the Office of Admission for information on merit-based scholarships for entering first-year and transfer students. PRESBYTERIAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM National Presbyterian College scholarships of up to $1 ,400 are awarded to entering first- year students who are members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Selection is based on scholastic ability and family financial circumstances. Prospective students may get applications by writing the National Presbyterian College Scholarship, 100 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202-1396. 29 Agnes Scott College Gitcilog 2003-2005 TRANSFER AND WOODRUFF SCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS Scholarships are available to graduates of Georgia Perimeter College. Applicants must have graduated from Georgia Perimeter College within 12 months prior to beginning at Agnes Scott. Two scholarships are awarded annually. Pl.ii Theta Kiippa scholarships are available to members of this two-year honor organization. Two scholarships are awarded annually. Transfer scholarships are available to students who apply by the March 1 transfer priority deadline. Contact the Office of Admission for addi- tional information. GOVERNMENT SOURCES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE State of Georgia Grants Qualified Georgia residents are eligible for the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (in the amount of $909 for 2003-2004). To qualify, a student must have been a legal resident of Georgia for the 12 months immediately preceding enrollment at Agnes Scott and must be registered for at least 12 semester hours 14 days after the end of the drop/add period. The Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant is not based on the financial situation of the student's family. It recognizes the important role independent colleges play in reducing the cost to taxpayers for the education of Georgia citizens. Applications can be obtained from the Agnes Scott financial aid office or online at www.gsfc.org. HOPE scholars are eligible to receive a HOPE scholarship of $3,000 from the state of Georgia as well as a $3,000 HOPE-matching award from Agnes Scott (other scholarship funds awarded by the College may count toward the total). Federal Programs Two programs provide federal grant funds. The Pell Grant program makes need-based awards based on information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The grants are for a maximum of $4,050 for 2003-2004. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants range from $100 to $4,000. Completing a FAFSA is all that is necessary to apply for both programs. Federal work-study program funds provide part of the salaries paid to students who are awarded campus jobs in their financial aid package. The federal Stafford Student Loan program enables students to borrow directly from banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations and other participating lenders. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to be eligible for a federal Stafford Loan The low-interest loans are repayable beginning six months after ceasing at least half-time enrollment. The Stafford Loan program limits the amount students may borrow annually to $2,625 for first-year students, $3,500 for sophomores, $5,500 for juniors and seniors and $8,500 for graduate students. If the results of the aid application indicate a student is eligible for an interest subsidy, the federal government will pay the interest while the student is attending an eligible institution on a half-time or greater basis. Students who are not eligible for the interest subsidy may borrow under the federal Stafford Loan program. However, the student is responsible for accrued interest, which may be paid on a periodic basis or added to the loan principal. Any student who has difficulty locat- ing a Stafford Loan lender should contact the Agnes Scott financial aid office. Agnes Scott CoUecje Catalog 2003-2005 30 Application Procedures Agnes Scott requires all U.S. citizens and permanent residents applying for need-based aid to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. In addition, all new financial aid applicants who wish to be considered for Agnes Scott grants based on family financial circumstances are required to complete the Agnes Scott financial aid application. Prospective students should indicate their interest in financial assistance on the Agnes Scott admission application. Transfer, readmission and Woodruff Scholar applicants may obtain applications from the Ofhce of Admission. Currently enrolled students seeking aid for the next session should obtain applications from the Office of Financial Aid. Determination of College Awards The financial aid office uses information from financial aid applications to determine the amount of family resources that should be available to the student for college expenses. Among the factors used in the analysis are family and student income and assets, taxes, the number of people in the household, the age of the older parent and the number of children in college. The FAFSA financial aid application must be processed and received in the financial aid ofhce at Agnes Scott by May 1 to receive a priority package. Students should submit their application for processing four to six weeks prior to the Agnes Scott deadline. Students must inform the financial aid office of any significant changes in the financial situation of their families that might result in an increase or decrease in aid Notification of Awards Students are notified of their financial aid award for the coming session as soon as possible after the financial aid office receives processed financial aid applications. Confidentiality of Awards Since an award amount reflects a family's financial circumstances, the College considers the award a private matter between the student, her parents and the financial aid office In accordance with The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Agnes Scott will not release this information to others without the student's written consent. Student Responsibilities Students interested in financial assistance at Agnes Scott must apply for all federal and state grants that may be available to them. Students are encouraged to investigate the possibility of aid through community agencies, local founda- tions, corporations, unions and religious and civic groups. Students are responsible for knowing and complying with all instructions and regulations of various student assistance programs. Financial aid awards are made for one year and are renewable on evidence of continued eligibility as indicated by the results of completed financial aid applications each year. All financial aid programs must be applied for annually. Students must make satisfactory progress toward completion of their degrees to continue receiv- ing financial assistance. Students receiving financial assistance who withdraw from the College during the rehind period may not receive refunds personally. Instead, the refund will go to the various accounts of the programs from which funds were issued. In cases where students withdraw from the College and have received cash for non-direct educational expenses, repayment of unused funds may be necessary. 31 Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 DURATION OF AID ELIGIBILITY Funded assistance normally is available only for the equivalent of eight semesters of full-time study. Students who attend part-time or who transfer in credits from an institution in which they previously were matriculated or degree- seeking will have their aid eligibility prorated accordingly. Students are eligible to receive Title IV federal financial aid for no more than 12 full-time equivalent semesters of study. Eligibility will be prorated for transfer and part-time students. For example, a Woodruff Scholar who enrolls as a first semester junior and attend half-time each semester will be eligible to receive federal finan- cial aid for no more than 12 semesters. Students who drop or add courses during the first 10 calendar days of the semester will have their financial aid awards revised to reflect any change in enrollment status (full-time, three-quarter-time or half-time). A student's enrollment status at the end of the 10-day period will be used in the computation of the student's duration of financial aid eligibility. SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive financial assistance through programs authorized by Title IV of the FHigher Education Act as amended through state- administered programs and through College- funded programs The standards of progress and criteria for academic probation also determine financial aid probation. When a student is placed on academic probation, she also is placed on financial aid pro- bation and is sent written notification If a student continues on academic probation for a third consecutive semester, her financial aid is terminated. All Agnes Scott scholarships based on merit require specific academic achievement for renewal. The requirements vary and are included in the scholarship notification APPEALS AND REINSTATEMENT OF AID A student may appeal her financial aid award. A written appeal must be submitted to the Director of Financial Aid within two weeks of receipt of her financial aid award. Students will receive written notification of the appeal decision. A student also may appeal the termination of her financial aid. If circumstances warrant, the financial aid may be reinstated. A written appeal must be submitted to the director of financial aid by the date specified on the notification of termination of aid The student will received written notification of the decision to grant or not grant the appeal. If the appeal for continuation of financial aid is denied, the student can regain eligibility for financial aid by attending at her own expense and accumulating the hours and/or raising her cumulative grade point average to the level required to regain good standing. If a student is dismissed or withdraws from the College while ineligible for financial aid because of failure to make satisfactory academic progress, she can request reinstatement of aid eligibility upon readmission to the College by sending a written request to the director of financial aid. If circumstances warrant, the financial aid eligibility may be reinstated. The student will receive written notification of this decision. Students who wish to appeal the termination of their merit-based scholarship must appeal in writing to the director of financial aid. Students will receive a written response regarding the decision to appeal. Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 32 OTHER FINANCING OPTIONS The College offers several other options for financing an Agnes Scott education. These programs are designed to help a student's family manage resources in ways that will enable them to make their expected contribution toward college costs Detailed information on these pro- grams is available in the Office of Financial Aid. Parent Loan Plan. The Agnes Scott Parent Loan Plan is funded by the College for families who wish to obtain loans ranging from annual amounts of $1,000 to $7,500 at a low interest rate Repayment is made monthly over an extended period. Contact the Agnes Scott College Office of Financial Aid for further information. Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS). This federal loan program enables parents of enrolled students to obtain federally insured loans at a low interest rate through banks, credit unions and savings and loans. Parents may borrow a maximum of the cost of education less other financial assistance. AchieverLoan. The AchieverLoan from the Knight College Resource Group is a long- term program for parents who wish to spread college costs over a longer period of time (up to 15 years). Agnes Scott College 1 0-Month Payment Plan. The Agnes Scott Payment Plan divides college costs into 10 interest-free monthly payments. An application with fee must be filed annually. WOODRUFF SCHOLARS Financial assistance is available for full- or part-time study to women pursuing their first bachelor's degree. Applicants must demonstrate financial need or eligibility for the Middle Income Assistance grant, the Agnes Scott College Scholarships for Georgia Perimeter College graduates or the Agnes Scott College Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships. For most finan- cial aid programs, recipients must enroll each semester for a minimum of six semester hours of credit, Financial aid awards for Woodaiff Scholars usually consist of grant and loan funds. Woodruff Scholar applicants who wish to apply for financial assistance should file their aid applications at least two months prior to the beginning of the semester for which they plan to enroll. (See previous information for details.) POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS Loan assistance is available to degree- seeking students who already have a bachelor's degree and to post-baccalaureate students enrolled in a course of study required for teacher certification or for entrance into graduate or professional school. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS A limited amount of financial assistance based on merit or need is available for interna- tional students. International students may obtain both the College Board's International Student Financial Aid Application and the International Student Certification of Finances from the Office of Admission and from the College Web site. International students must be able to provide for their own transportation, vacation and summer expenses and health insurance. January 1 is the priority deadline for receipt of all admission and financial aid documents from international students interested in aid. International students planning to stay in the United States during the summer vacation must bring with them an additional $2,400 for summer living expenses because on-campus and off-campus employment during the summer can- not be guaranteed. Only those who meet special eligibility criteria and who can submit pertinent documentation may obtain authorization for off- campus employment during the academic year and summer. International students are required to be continuously enrolled in a comprehensive health insurance plan subscribed by Agnes Scott College. Fees for the plan are included m the statement of charges each year. 33 A0es Scott College Catalocj 2003-2005 Academic Program THE ACADEMIC PROCRAM emphasizes intellectual independence, academic excellence and informed choice. Each student is responsible for her course of study within the parameters of academic excellence set by the College's specific, distributional and depth standards. In the 2001 fall semester, the College converted to a 4-4/3-2 curriculum. This means the normal course load for students is four four-credit courses per semester Faculty members teach three courses one semester and two courses the other This plan allows students more time to explore topics in greater depth and with more intensity. Faculty members have more time to engage in collaborative research/projects with students and research for their own scholarship. The 1 30-hour graduation requirement and class-standing requirements apply to students entering fall 2001 and later. Students who entered prior to fall 2001 will complete their program of study according to requirements in effect at their time of entrance, though they may choose to complete the requirements for a major under the 5-5 plan or the new 4-4 plan. OFFICIAL COLLEGE COMMUNICATION Students are expected to check their mail boxes in the Agnes Scott post office in Alston Campus Center and their Agnes Scott e-mail accounts regularly for "Official College Correspondence." These letters and e-mails will be important to the student and will be from the following offices: President, dean of the college, dean of students, academic advising and the registrar Generally these letters or e-mails will be from the President, respective dean or registrar Correspondence from student judicial bodies is considered "Official College Correspondence" also. "Official College Correspondence" will be marked accordingly. Students are held accountable for reading and responding to these letters and e-mails within a reasonable time or by the specified date in the e-mail or correspondence. ACADEMIC ADVISING A key resource for students is an academic adviser. Each incoming student is assigned a faculty adviser to introduce her to the academic program and general degree requirements. First-year adviser assignments remain until a student selects a major during her sophomore year at which time a major adviser is assigned. The adviser assists students in making informed academic choices regarding courses, majors and career or graduate school options. The academic adviser provides consultation and approval of all decisions related to a student's academic progression, including registration and schedule changes. The adviser provides ongoing guidance on campus resources to assist the student's academic and personal growth. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Agnes Scott College confers the bachelor of arts degree. To qualify for a degree, each student must complete successfully 1 30 semester hours of credit, including no more than two semester hours of physical education and no more than 10 semester hours of internship credit, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C average); satisfy the specific, distributional, social and cultural analysis (effective fall 2000) and depth standards,- and satisfy the residence requirement. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in the major to receive the degree. Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 34 The academic program encourages informed choice within the parameters of academic excellence. These include four standards: specific, distributional, social and cultural analysis and depth. A student satisfies these standards by completing designated courses in the respective areas, or in some cases by exemption. SPECIFIC STANDARDS Specific standards ensure a student's competence in writing, foreign language and physical fitness. These courses (or their equivalents) satisfy specific standards. Exceptions are considered individually. 1. English composition and reading English 101 provides reading and writing skills necessary for success in col- lege coursework. Through literary study, students increase sophistication in the areas of research, analysis and communication. Requirement; One semester course taken while classified a first-year student. 2, First-Year Seminar The goals of First-Year Seminars are multiple and varied. The seminars provide an intellectual orientation to college learning, including appreciation of liberal education and academic engagement,- emphasize certain fundamental intellectual skills including writing, speaking and critical thought,- and embody a structural experience often associated with the upper division, yet exclusively tailored for first-year students. Requirement: One semester course from a list of approved courses taken while classified a first-year student. 3. Foreign language The knowledge of other languages encourages an understanding both of other cultures and of one's own. To this end, students are expected to attain intermediate proficiency in a given language by means of completion of a sequence of courses or through exemption based on academic preparation or examination. Requirement; Intermediate level of a foreign language: French 202,- German 202,- Greek or Latin, two semesters at the 200-level, Japanese 202,- Spanish 202 or other approved languages taken elsewhere. Students whose native language is not English should see the Office of Academic Advising. 4. Physical education Physical education develops the mind-body relationship, exposes students to a variety of activities that are suitable for lifetime participation and develops in them an awareness of their personal health and an appreciation of physical fitness and wellness. Requirement; Two semester hours in physical education, any courses in the physical education program or 100-level dance courses and DAN 230 will also fulfill the requirement. It is strongly recommended that this requirement be completed before the senior yean 35 Agnes Scon College Catalog 2003-2005 DISTRIBUTIONAL STANDARDS Distributional standards introduce a student to the ways of thinking and subject matter of broad areas of human inquiry. These courses (or their equivalents) satisfy distributional standards. Exceptions are considered individually. 1. Humanities and Fine Arts a. Literature The study of literature allows a student to gam perspective on the human experience, to develop written and oral skills of analysis and argumentation and to develop an appreciation of verbal art and craft. Reading the text m its language of composition allows the student to appreciate fully the author's artistry and cultural context. Requirement: One semester course in the language of its composition. English: Any course under the literature heading of the Department of English except 230 and 323 French: 240, 241, 242 or any more advanced literature course German: 222 or any more advanced literature course Greek: any 200- or 300-level course Latin: 202 or any course above this level Spanish: 280, 281 or any more advanced literature course b. Religious and philosophical thought Courses in religious and philosophical thought emphasize the study of primary texts and expose students to their historical and cultural contexts. Both disciplines address fundamental and enduring questions about the human condition, the nature of ultimate reality and the challenges of living responsibly. These courses develop the skills of critical analysis appropriate to these questions. Requirement: One semester course. Religious Studies: Any course Philosophy: Any course except 220 c. Historical studies and classical civilization The study of history and classical civilizations allows the student to appreciate the cultural foundations of the world in which she lives. Through the development of critical-thinking skills and engagement with the geographic and chronological range of human experience, the student will better recognize patterns of cultural inheritance and be prepared for informed, thoughtful global citizenship. Requirement: One semester course. History: Any course Classical languages and literatures: Any course under the "Classical Courses in English" heading of the department d. Fine arts Studying the fine arts art, creative writing, dance, music and theatre provides imaginative insight into the human condition and reveals how artists and communities express their shared humanity across cultures and throughout history. Students experience the value and power of Acjms Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 36 the arts through a course that addresses historical and theoretical aspects of a discipline, development of personal abilities or general appreciation for a fine art. Requirement; One semester course. Art: History and theory, any course,- studio art, 160 or 170 Creative writing: English 200, 201, 202, 203 (Theatre 203), 205, 300, 301, 302, 303 (Theatre 303) Music: Any course except applied music and ensemble Theatre: Any course except 108 and 117 2. Natural Science and Mathematics a. Mathematics The study of mathematics develops quantitative and analytical skills. Mathematics enhances a student's approach to problem solving and critical thinking, increases her ability to handle the abstraction of concepts, teaches her to think logically and to analyze problems quantitatively. In addition, some literacy and proficiency in the language of mathematics is necessary to understand the scientific world and succeed in an increasingly technological society. Requirement: One semester course. Mathematics: Any course except 150 Philosophy: 220 b. Natural science The study of science promotes critical analysis and introduces students to powerful methods of inquiry about the natural and physical world. These skills and approaches prepare them to compete effectively in a world where scientific discovery profoundly affects their daily lives. The requirement allows students to experience a specific scientific discipline as well as to make connections between the sciences and the arts, humanities and social sciences. Requirement: One semester course that includes a laboratory science and one additional semester course: either a second science course or a course that relates science to another discipline or disciplines Astronomy: 120 or any course (with a laboratory section) for which the student qualifies Biology: 100, 108, 191, 193 or any course (with a laboratory section) for which the student qualifies Chemistry: 101 and lOlLorany course (with a laboratory section) for which the student qualifies Physics: 102, 1 10 or any course (with a laboratory section) for which the student qualifies Additional science: One semester course (effective fall 2000) Any science course for which the student has completed prerequisites or any course from an approved list of science-related courses. Non-lab options available for fulfilling the second science requirement are: Astronomy: 150 Biology: 109, 1 1 1 or 1 12 (may be taken without labs) Chemistry: 100, 102 (may be taken without lab), 111 or 210 History: 344 Mathematics: 201 Philosophy: 230 Religious studies: 210 37 Agnes Scon College Catalog 2003-2005 3. Social Sciences Social science courses make systems of knowledge available to students that allow them to explain, interpret and critically analyze human behavior and social structures. The courses provide students an introduction to the role the social sciences play in understanding the human condition. Requirement: One semester course. Anthropology: 101 or any course for which the student qualifies Economics: 100 or any course for which the student qualihes except 201, 210, 21 1, 212, 213, 220 or 225 Political science; any course Psychology: 121 or any course for which the student qualifies Sociology: 101 or any course for which the student qualifies SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ANALYSIS STANDARD The social and cultural analysis standard ensures that all students include in their academic program a course that reflects, in an appropriate academic context, the College's appreciation of diverse cultures and commitment to justice. A student satisfies this standard by completing a course chosen from those that have as their central focus the critical examination of relationships, interactions and outcomes among dominant and marginalized cultures, subcultures and groups in the United States and abroad. Requirement: One semester course. Africana Studies: 170 Anthropology: 101, 270 or 304 Art: 210 Atlanta Semester: 301 Classics: 341 Economics: 330 English: 213, 214, 216, 217, 323, 333, 335 or 339 French: 335, 360 or 365 History: 220, 318, 330, 335, 336, 355 or 356 Music: 204, 205, 219, 220 or 308 Political science: 211, 270, 308,311,313, 355 or 360 Psychology: 1 30 or 240 Religious studies: 130, 131, 207, 224, 275 or 331 Sociology: 217, 221, 230, 325 or 370 Spanish: 354 or 370 Theatre: 312 \ Women's Studies: 100, 235, 263, 310, 340 or 380 DEPTH STANDARD (MAJOR) The depth standard requires a student's command of a particular subject matter by her completion of a major in addition to existing disciplinary and interdisciplinary majors, Agnes Scott allows interdisciplinary student-designed majors. A major is: A minimum of 32 semester hours within one discipline, exclusive of required courses outside the discipline and exclusive of internships. In interdiscipli- nary programs, the minimum hours are specified by the program. A course may be counted toward the minimum hours required for a major in only one major. A maximum of 52 semester hours within one discipline, exclusive of required courses outside the discipline but inclusive of internships. In interdisciplinary programs, the maximum hours are specified by the program. Any hours exceeding the maximum must represent work beyond the 1 30 semester hours required for the degree. For example, a student who takes 56 semester hours in her major must complete at least 1 34 total semester hours to graduate. Agms Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 38 Students must have a cumulative CPA of 2.0 in the major to receive a degree. Credit received in satisfying specific and distributional standards may apply to depth standards. A student should consult her major adviser. A student must select a major by the end of her sophomore year. Transfer students who enter as juniors must select a major upon enrollment. Information on majors is provided under the departmental and program listings. First-year and sophomore students should review the requirements of majors they are con- sidering to determine if any courses must be taken during the first and second years. When considering a major, students should talk with the chair or director of the program. They should also seek the advice of other discipline members and of their faculty advisers. Selecting a major requires a student to request a major adviser from the Office of Academic Advising. The student then meets with the adviser to complete major cards. MINORS A student may elect a minor field of study in addition to her major. Minors are available as specifically described under certain departments and programs in this catalog. These policies apply to minors: Courses taken to complete a major may not be used to complete a minor and conversely. Credit received in satisfying specific and distributional standards may apply to a minor. A student should consult the chair of her minor program. No internship credits may be used to satisfy the minimum hours/courses for the minor, unless a credit internship is specifically permitted within the minor. RESTRICTIONS Several restrictions apply to meeting graduation standards: Students may complete no more than two majors or one major and one minor. The term one semester course means a course of at least four semester hours. Credit received in satisfying specific standards cannot apply to distributional standards. Credit received in satisfying distributional standards cannot apply to specific standards Credit received in satisfying distributional standards may be applied to the social and cultural analysis standard. Courses taken to satisfy any standard cannot be taken on a pass/fail basis. No more than one specific or distributional standard may be satisfied by transfer credit after a student has enrolled. No course may be used by a student to satisfy more than one distributional standard. No more than one distributional standard may be satisfied in one department (except for courses in creative writing and Philosophy 220), cross-listed courses count in the distributional area of the department in which the faculty member teaching the course is appointed. P.E. courses beyond the two required do not count toward the 1 30 semester hours required for a degree. 39 Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 Courses taken under the Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education cross-registration program may be used to satisfy one specific or distributional standard or the social and cultural analysis standard. The student must have the approval of the Agnes Scott department concerned and the assistant dean of the college. SATISFYING THE SPECIFIC AND DISTRIBUTIONAL STANDARDS BY EXEMPTION A student exempted from a standard does not always receive credit toward her degree. For example, a student may demonstrate she has achieved the intermediate level of a foreign language in addition to English. In that case, the student would be exempted from the foreign language specific standard but would not receive any credit hours, in other cases, a student may receive credit hours and exemption of a specific or distributional standard from her scores on the Advanced Placement Examination of the College Entrance Examination Board or the International Baccalaureate Examinations. See Advanced Placement Credit and international Baccalaureate Credit in the Admission section, inquiries about exemption should be made to the Office of Academic Advising. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT The junior and senior years, or three of the four years including the senior year, are to be completed at Agnes Scott. All students must earn a minimum of 64 semester hours in Agnes Scott academic courses toward the 1 30 semester hours required for the degree. Credits from approved study abroad are treated as Agnes Scott College resident credit. Under special circumstances, a student who has completed three years at Agnes Scott or two years including a year at the upper-division level, may take her senior year at another institution. A request for exception to the residence requirement must be Hied with the assistant dean of the college by the beginning of the spring semester of the preceding session. Permission may then be granted by the dean of the college on the recommendation of the chair of the major program and of the associate dean of the college. TRANSFER CREDIT Courses taken at other regionally accredited colleges and universities in the United States will be accepted for transfer provided these courses are in subjects generally recognized as appropriate for liberal arts colleges and are either comparable to courses offered at Agnes Scott or are applicable to a degree program at Agnes Scott. Transfer credit is given for grades of C or better No credit is given for academic courses without grades of A, B or C. Transfer credit must be approved by the Office of Academic Advising. Courses taken outside of the United States in pre-approved study-abroad programs will be evaluated by the Office of Academic Advising and accepted for transfer credit. After enrollment at Agnes Scott, any course taken at a regionally accredited college or uni- versity that has been approved by the dean or assistant dean of the college will be accepted for transfer credit if the student receives a D or better Agtus Scott Colleije Catalog 2003-2005 40 Once enrolled, a student may satisfy only one specific or distributional standard at another institution. This applies to students on leave of absence, students who have withdrawn and been readmitted, cross-registration students and stu- dents attending summer school or doing tran- sient work. An enrolled student may transfer a maximum of 24 semester hours of credit to Agnes Scott from another institution, including work taken in summer school, as a transient student, while on leave of absence or after the student has withdrawn and before readmission to the College. Only 12 of these 24 hours may be taken while on leave of absence. These hourly restrictions do not apply to students in approved study abroad, Washington Semester, cross-registration or exchange programs. Grades for credit earned at another institution are not factored into a student's grade point average. A student must earn a minimum of 64 hours in Agnes Scott academic courses toward the 1 30 academic hours required for the Agnes Scott degree. A minimum of 16 hours toward a major must be completed in Agnes Scott upper-level academic courses, A mmimum of 12 hours toward a minor must be completed in Agnes Scott academic courses. The dean of the college may make exceptions to this policy. Academic courses do not include RE. courses. EVALUATION OF TRANSFER CREDIT The Office of Academic Advising may require course descriptions from catalogs and/or syllabi from all colleges previously attended. Contact the registrar of previous colleges or universities to obtain catalog course descriptions and/or syllabi. When evaluating transfer credit for satisfying specific, distributional or depth standards, a course approved as an appropriate equivalent will satisfy the standard regardless of the credit value it carries at another institution. When evaluating transfer credit for purposes of progress toward degree completion, an approved course will carry the specific number of credits or hours assigned by its originating institution and will be applied toward the student's credit total. SUMMER SCHOOL/ TRANSIENT CREDIT Credit for approved summer/transient courses at regionally accredited colleges and universities may be applied to Agnes Scott degree requirements. After enrolling at Agnes Scott, no credit is given for a summer school/ transient course if the grade is below a D. Credit for summer school/transient courses is not factored into a student's grade point average. Students planning to take summer school/ transient courses should consult the Office of Academic Advising before enrolling in another institution. All courses require approval by the academic advising office in consultation with the appropriate academic program chair or director. A student's academic adviser must also approve these courses to ensure that they are compatible with the student's overall academic program. Only one specific or distributional standard may be satisfied by work in summer school/transient credit. Courses to satisfy depth standards must also be approved by the chair of the student's major program. Usually no more than two semester courses of summer school/ transient work may apply to the requirements for a major. HI Acjnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 Usually no more than one semester course of summer school/transient work may apply to minor requirements. Such courses must be approved by the chair of the minor program. A maximum of 16 semester hours will be approved per summer and no more than 24 semester hours of summer school/transient work will be credited toward the 1 30 semester hours required for the Agnes Scott degree. The dean of the college may make exceptions. Hours m Agnes Scott summer programs are not included in these limits. LEAVE OF ABSENCE The purpose of a leave of absence is to allow a student a break in her studies without having to withdraw from the College and apply for readmission. A leave of absence form should be submitted to the Office of Academic Advising for approval by the start of classes prior to the semester or semesters requested. Except under the most unusual circumstances, no requests for a leave of absence during a semester will be considered after classes have begun. A leave of absence may be for one or two semesters, with a maximum of two semesters during a student's college career. A student may request the assistant dean of the college extend her leave of absence from one semester to two semesters. A student whose leave of absence is approved must pay a nonrefundable $150 continuation fee. When she returns to the College, the fee will be applied toward her charges. Students participating in approved study- abroad programs are considered to be making progress toward their Agnes Scott degree and are not considered on leave. A student granted a leave of absence does not need to apply for readmission. Within a reasonable time, she should notify the Office of Academic Advising of her intent to return. A student who does not return within the time specified for her leave will be considered with- drawn and must apply for readmission. A leave of absence may not be used to attend classes full time at another institution. If, for good reason, a student on leave wishes to take courses at another college or university, she should first consult with the assistant dean of the college, who will serve as her academic adviser during the leave. Except under special circumstances, strict limitations apply to the amount of academic credit that may be earned during a leave of absence: eight hours during a one-semester leave and 12 hours during a two- semester leave. If academic credit is attempted, a student must submit an official transcript to the College prior to returning. If a student is not in good standing at another institution, she must apply for readmission to Agnes Scott. The dean of the college may make exceptions to the above policies. WITHDRAWING FROM THE COLLEGE A student who wishes to withdraw must obtain a withdrawal form from the assistant dean of the college, dean of students or associate dean of students. Withdrawal is not official until the form has been signed by one of the deans. Withdrawal forms will not be signed while academic or disciplinary actions involving the student are in process. A student may not withdraw after the last day of classes. Grades for students who have signed with- drawal forms will be determined on the basis described in the Academic Program section under Grades and Completion of Semester Courses. Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 42 I For the financial aspects of withdrawal from the College, see the Tuition and Fees section. COURSES The College operates on a semester calendar. The unit of credit is the semester hour. Typically, each semester course receives four credits regardless of primary contact hours. There are some exceptions. Laboratories are usually three contact hours and carry one credit hour. Semester courses in physical education, and in some cases dance classes, carry one semester hour credit. All courses are semester courses,- i.e., courses beginning and ending within a semester. Credit is given upon successful completion of each semester course. COURSE NUMBERING Courses are numbered as follows: 100s introductory courses (introduction to an academic discipline) 200s intermediate courses (often an introduction to a subcategory of an academic discipline) 300s advanced courses (often of a thematic or chronological focus) 400s advanced courses and special courses (independent study, capstone, etc.) Students should consult instructors or faculty advisers to determine the appropriate course levels. COURSE LOADS The normal load is eight full-credit courses per year, four per semester. The minimum load for full-time standing is three full-credit courses in a semester and seven in a year. Normally in each year, a student may take a maximum of nine full-credit courses or the equivalent. The associate dean of the college must approve exceptions to this maximum. GRADES Grades are officially recorded as: A excellent; B good,- C average, D passing,- E conditional failure with the privilege of re-examination,- F failure, 1 incomplete,- W withdrawal; and MED medical withdrawal. Grades for courses taken on a pass/fail basis are recorded as P or F (see exception under Pass/Fail Option section). Grades are assigned the following quality points: A = 4 quality points per semester hour, B = 3, C = 2, D = I and F = 0. Individual instructors may assign a plus or minus, which will appear on the transcript but is not calculated in grade point average. Grades of 1, P, E, W and MED are excluded from GPA calculation An F in a pass/fail academic course is included in GPA calculation. Grades in PE. courses are excluded from GPAs. Only grades for courses taken at Agnes Scott are factored into a student's GPA. Grade reports are sent to students at the end of each semester. THE PASS/FAIL OPTION This option is included in the academic program to encourage students to elect courses they otherwise might not. Juniors and seniors may choose a total of two courses on a pass/fail basis. Request forms are available in the registrar's office. They must be completed no later than 10 calendar days after the mid-semester break. Once a student has elected a course on a pass/fail basis, she may not change it to regular credit. The pass/fail option is not available for courses taken to satisfy specific, distributional or social and cultural analysis standards; all courses taken in the department(s) of the major, including required courses outside the disci- pline; all courses taken for a minor; and certain courses in the teacher education program. 43 Acjnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 If a student receives an A or F in a pass/fail course, the grade will be recorded on her transcript and averaged into her GPA. However, the credits will still be counted toward the total allowed for pass/fail hours. Internship grades are recorded on a pass/fail basis These hours are in addition to the two courses allowed for pass/fail. Internships are an exception to the policy prohibiting courses taken to satisfy depth standards from being pass/fail. All RE. courses are graded on a pass/fail basis. For RE. courses, the P or F is not calculated in GPAs. REGISTERING FOR COURSES All students must register in person for classes on dates announced in the College calendar. There is a $10 fee for late registration. No student is allowed to register after the 10th calendar day of the semester. If a student is not properly registered for a course, she will not receive credit. in cases of medical emergency, a student may withdraw from a course with the designation MED (medical withdrawal), which will appear on her transcript. Medical withdrawals are authorized by the assistant dean of the college or the dean of students only when a medical emergency is described and certified in writing by a licensed physician or psychologist at the time of the emergency. The student is responsible for ensuring written documentation is provided no later than the last day of classes. Students are allowed one opportunity for medical withdrawals. Students in independent study (490 courses) are covered by the independent-study program withdrawal procedures, outlined in the guidelines on the independent study/490 course application F^ours dropped after the 10th calendar day of the semester will be included in the computation of the student's duration of finan- cial aid eligibility. See the Financial Aid section for detailed information. ADDING COURSES No new course may be added after the 10th calendar day of the semester. WITHDRAWING FROM COURSES The last day to drop a course without a W is five weeks after the first day of classes. In this case, the course will not be on the student's tran- script. The last day to withdraw from a class with a W is 10 calendar days after the mid-semester break. No one may withdraw from a course after this date. AUDITING COURSES A student may audit courses with written approval of the instructor and the student's adviser. Request forms are available in the registrar's office. Students are subject to any restrictions or requirements the instructor may wish to impose. Audited courses appear on a stu- dent's transcript with a grade of AU. The student's academic record and course load are factors considered in granting permission to audit. No student will be given permission to audit after the 10th calendar day of the semester. A student may not take for credit a course she has audited. Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 44 REPEATING COURSES WITH A GRADE OF D A student may not repeat Agnes Scott courses for which she received an A, B, C, D or P. Under unusual circumstances and the follow- ing conditions, a student may repeat a course for which she received a D: She must obtain the written approval of the program chair and the approval of the assistant dean of the college for per- mission to repeat the course. If a student withdraws from a repeated course, the original grade will stand in her GPA and on her transcript, and she cannot exercise this option again. The final grade for a course repeated with this special permission will be substituted in the calculation of the GPA, even if it is an F, but both grades will appear on the transcript. Repeated courses may not be taken pass/fail. REPEATING COURSES WITH A GRADE OF F Students may repeat Agnes Scott courses for which an F was received. Both the F and the grade for the repeated course will be used in the calculation of GPAs. CLASS ATTENDANCE The effectiveness of instruction at Agnes Scott is directly related to regular class attendance. Attendance is part of the student's overall responsibility and performance in a given course,- excessive absenteeism may result in a lower final grade or failure. There is no formal College attendance policy, but each instructor must inform students in writing at the beginning of the semester of the class attendance policy. Students are entirely responsible for work missed. As soon as a student knows she will miss a class for a College-sponsored event or activity or the observance of a holy day within her faith, she must contact the faculty member in advance and make arrangements for how to handle assignments or other class responsibilities during the absence. TESTS Tests are announced at least a week in advance. Attendance is mandatory. No student is required to take more than two tests on one day provided she notifies the instructor when a third test is announced. If a student, because of unavoidable circumstances, cannot take a test at the appropriate time, permission to take the test at another time may be granted by the instructor. COMPLETION OF SEMESTER COURSES All work for a semester course, except final examinations and papers in lieu of final examinations, must be completed by 9 a.m. of the second reading day of the semester Instructors may require work other than final examinations to be completed earlier A student seeking an incomplete (I) must see the assistant dean of the college or dean of students who may authorize an I in consultation with the instructor An I will be given only if the student has received a passing grade for completed course work. Incomplete work must be completed for the course no later than March 15 (for fall semester) or Sept. 15 (for spring semester). An earlier deadline may be given by the assistant dean of the college or dean of students. If work is not completed by the dead- line, the I automatically becomes an F Only the assistant dean of the college or dean of students may grant incompletes. 45 Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 FINAL EXAMINATIONS Final examinations are given at the end of each semester. Except for a few exams scheduled in advance (because of the nature of the course or the size of the class), students self-schedule exams during the College's final examination period. If a student is unable to complete final exams during the examination period because of illness or other excused cause, she may take those examinations at a time specified by the assistant dean of the college. A notation of 1 will appear on the student's record until a permanent grade has been recorded. RE-EXAMINATIONS Re-examinations given in cases of conditional failure (grades of E) must be taken during the first week of the semester after failure. In this case, the final grade can be no higher than D. POLICY FOR DISPUTED FINAL GRADES When a student has substantial grounds to dispute a final grade and is prepared to present evidence, she must initiate the procedure by voicing her complaint to the instructor If the matter is not resolved, the student may take the dispute to the department chair for mediation. If the matter is still not resolved, she may refer the dispute to the dean of the college for further mediation. If the dean is unable to resolve the dispute, the student must refer the matter in writing to the Committee on Academic Standards and Admission no later than 30 days after the beginning of the next semester. The committee's decision is final. The voting student member of the Academic Standards and Admission committee shall participate fully in the final decision provided the student involved in the dispute waives her right to confidentiality. Should the involved student be the student member of the committee, the vice president of the Student Government Association shall serve in her place in this specific case. Should a committee member be the faculty member involved in the dispute, the faculty member shall not be involved in the committee's deliberations and shall not vote. The chair of the Faculty Executive Committee shall serve in his/her place. CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT RECORDS The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 affords students certain rights with respect to educational records. These rights include: 1 The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day Agnes Scott receives a request for access. Students should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department or other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The Agnes Scott official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the Agnes Scott ofhcial to whom the request was submitted, that ofhcial shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed. Aijnes Scott CoHeije Catalog 2003-2005 46 A student does not have the right to inspect and review these education records: Financial records, including any information those records contain, of his or her parents, Confidential letters and confidential statements of recommendation placed in the education records of the student before Jan 1, 1975, as long as the statements are used only for the purposes they were specifically intended,- Confidential letters and confidential statements of recommendation placed in the student's education records after Jan. I, 1975, if: The student voluntarily signed a waiver of right to inspect and review those letters and statements Those letters and statements are related to the student's: Admission to an educational institution Application for employment Receipt of an honor or honorary recognition 2. The right to request amendment of the student's education records the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. To amend a record they believe is inaccurate or misleading, the student should write the Agnes Scott official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record she wants changed and specify why it is inaccurate or mis- leading. If Agnes Scott decides not to amend the record as requested, the College will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing. 3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosures without consent. One exception permitted without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by Agnes Scott in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support-staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom Agnes Scott has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an educational record to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, Agnes Scott discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concern- ing alleged failures by Agnes Scott to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office Department of Education 600 Independence Ave. S.W. Washington, D.C., 20202-4605 Certain information is considered public and is released by Agnes Scott at its discretion. In accordance with FERPA, Agnes Scott has des- 47 Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 ignated the following as "directory information" that may be released without the student's consent: name local address home address local telephone number home telephone number date and place of birth major field of study enrollment status dates of attendance degrees and awards received (includmg honor rolls) participation in officially recognized activities and sports most recent previous educational agency or institution attended. A student may withhold disclosure of any category of information designated as public or directory information. Written notification to withhold disclosure must be filed with the registrar by Sept. 30 and is effective for an entire academic year. Failure by a student to specifically request withholding of information indicates approval for disclosure. STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW ACT In compliance with the Student Right-to- Know Act, graduation rates for Agnes Scott College are available on the Web at http://www.agnesscott.edu/~righttoknow. A copy may be obtained upon written request to the Office of the Registrar, Agnes Scott College, 141 E College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030. Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 48 Academic Policies AGNES SCOTT MAINTAINS HIGH STANDARDS of excellence with an established set of policies governing students' academic status, performance and personal conduct. First among them is student classification. A classified student is someone admitted as an Agnes Scott degree candidate. The hours required for class standing do not include credit for RE. courses. CLASSIFICATION Criteria for classification are: First-year student: Students who have earned fewer than 24 semester hours of academic credit Sophomores: Students who have earned at least 24 semester hours of academic credit and have a cumulative GPA of at least 1.50 Juniors: Students who have earned at least 56 semester hours of academic credit and have a cumulative GPA of at least 1 .75 Seniors: Students who have earned at least 92 semester hours of academic credit and a cumulative GPA of at least 1 .90 Classified students are advised to complete 25 percent of semester hours required in academic courses for a degree each academic year. The recommended semester hours for class standing are: sophomore 32, junior 64 and senior 96. Unclassified students are not degree candidates. An unclassified student may not be working toward a degree (special student) or may be a transient student earning a degree at another institution or a secondary school student in a joint-enrollment program. Unclassified students may earn a maximum of 24 semester-hours credit in academic courses at Agnes Scott. Exception requests should be directed to the assistant dean of the college. GRADUATION Diplomas are issued once per year at the commencement in May. A student must fulfill all graduation requirements to participate in commencement. GOOD STANDING A student is m good standing if she is not on academic or disciplinary probation and has not been dismissed or suspended. ACADEMIC PROBATION AND ACADEMIC WARNING Academic probation is imposed by the dean of the college at any time for unsatisfactory academic performance. This probation notifies a student that unless her academic performance becomes satisfactory, she may be dismissed. During the time of academic probation, a student will not be considered a student in good standing. Any transcript issued during the period of a student's academic probation will carry the notation of academic probation. National Collegiate Athletic Association regulations require a student be in good standing at the College to participate in inter- collegiate athletics. As a result, a student on academic probation may not participate in NCAA-sanctioned competitions. 49 Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 A full-time, classified student usually is placed on academic probation at the end of a semester if she has an E or F in two academic courses,- or has achieved fewer than 12 semester- hours credit in academic courses, or has a semester GPA less than the minimum for her classification: first-year student 1 .50,- sophomore 1 ,75; junior 1 .90,- and senior 2.0. A full-time, classified student usually is placed on academic probation at the end of a session if she has a cumulative GPA less than the minimum for her classification or if she has not achieved the minimum semester hours for her classification in the next session: sophomore 24, junior 56,- and senior 92. (These numbers do not include credit for P.E. courses.) A part-time, classified student usually is placed on academic probation at the end of a semester if she has an E or F in two academic courses, or passes less than two-thirds of the academic work for which she registered,- or has a semester GPA less than the minimum for her classification: first-year student 1.50,- sophomore 1 .75,- junior 1 .90, and senior 2.0. An unclassified student usually is placed on academic probation at the end of a semester if she has received an E or F in two academic courses. Unclassified students whose academic performance is considered unsatisfactory in other ways may also be placed on probation. The dean of the college may waive the academic probation guidelines in cases involving extenuat- ing circumstances. A student on academic probation when she withdraws will be placed on probation when she is readmitted. ACADEMIC DISMISSAL Academic dismissal requires a student to separate from the College for academic reasons. The Judicial Review Committee imposes academic dismissal and may specify a length of time a student must wait before she may apply for readmission. Students readmitted after academic dismissal will be placed on academic probation for their first semester. Any transcript issued following the academic dismissal will carry the notation of academic dismissal. Full-time, classified students are subject to academic dismissal for any of these reasons: Failure to earn 24 semester hours of credit in academic courses in any academic session Failure to achieve appropriate class standing for two consecutive years Extremely poor academic performance during a semester Meeting requirements for academic probation for two consecutive semesters Students may be given academic dismissal at any time if the Judicial Review Committee judges their academic performance to be unsatisfactory. The committee may waive the academic dismissal guidelines if a classified student has been forced to reduce her load because of extenuating circumstances. Part-time, classified students are subject to academic dismissal if eligible for academic probation for two consecutive semesters. Unclassified students may continue their work at the College as determined by the assistant dean of the college. DISCIPLINARY PROBATION, SUSPENSION AND DISMISSAL For violation(s) of social regulations or policies, the F^onor Court may recommend to the Judicial Review Committee a student be placed on disciplinary probation, suspended or dismissed. Suspension is made with a stipulated time of return when the student is automatically reinstated in good standing if she so desires. A student who is dismissed must apply for readmission. The ludicial Review Committee Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 50 I may speciiy a length of time a student must wait before she may apply for readmission. During the time a student is on probation, she is not considered a student in good stand- ing. Any transcript issued during the period of the student's probation will carry the notation of a disciplinary probation EMERGENCY WITHDRAWAL The College strives to promote the health and safety of all community members by providing student health care, counseling services, public safety protection services and by enforcing student-conduct regulations. To ensure the institution and its members are allowed to carry out their activities without the substantial threat of interference or danger of harm, the College has adopted a policy and the following procedures for the emergency withdrawal of a student when deemed necessary to promote the health and safety of either the student or College community. Criteria and Procedures for Immediate Withdrawal A student will be subject to immediate withdrawal from the College and/or College housing if the dean of students determines the student: Engages or threatens to engage in behavior posing a significant risk to the health or safety of self or others,- Engages or threatens to engage in behavior that would cause significant property damage or directly and significantly impede the lawful activities of others. Once it is determined the student's conduct falls within these criteria, the student will be notified in writing and temporarily withdrawn from the College and/or campus immediately. The withdrawal will be continued until the Judicial Review Committee reaches a final decision regarding the student's future status. The student shall be provided with a copy of this Emergency Withdrawal Policy. At any time, the student may terminate the process by voluntarily withdrawing from the College. The dean of students will make the initial determination whether the matter will be sent directly to the Judicial Review Committee (Section 111, Student Handbook) or whether the student will be referred to a licensed psychiatrist for evaluation (Section 11, Student Handbook). The student will be notified of this decision in writing, delivered by either personal delivery or certified mail. If the matter is sent directly to the Judicial Review Committee, the committee shall convene and consider the case (Section 111, Studmt Handbook) within seven days of the notice to the student. If the student wishes to be evaluated by a psychiatrist, the student may request within 48 hours of receipt of the notice from the dean of students that the matter be pursued according to the following procedures. Referral for Evaluation The student may be referred by the dean of students, at the College's expense, to a licensed psychiatrist for evaluation. The psychiatrist's participation is intended to assist the College in assessing the situation and to provide guidance to the Judicial Review Committee regarding the student's future status. The student may select the psychiatrist from a list of three provided by the College. If the student declines to select a psychiatrist, the College will make the selection. The dean of students shall also provide the psychiatrist a written description of the student's behaviors that led to the referral, with a copy to the student, along with a copy of the Emergency Withdrawal Policy. The psychiatric evaluation must be completed within one week from the date of the referral letter, unless an extension is granted in writing by the dean of students. Within 48 hours after the evaluation is 51 Acjnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 completed, the dean of students, psychiatrist and student will meet to discuss their assessment of the situation. In addition, the student may choose to be evaluated by an independent licensed psychiatrist of her choosing and at her expense and thereafter request a meeting with both psychiatrist and the dean of students. This second evaluation must take place within one week of the first evaluation, unless an extension is granted in writing by the dean of students. The meeting among the psychiatrists, dean and student must take place within one week of the second evaluation. Presentation to Judicial Review Committee The final step in this process, whether the matter is referred directly or following evaluation, will be the case presentation to the Judicial Review Committee. The student and dean of students will present all pertinent and relevant information at the Judicial Review Committee meeting. The usual procedures of the Judicial Review Committee will be followed except the dean of students will not participate as a member and will not vote in the final decision. As with other College procedures, neither the College nor the student shall have attorneys or legal representation at this proceeding. The student who has been referred for psychiatric evaluation and participates in this Judicial Review Committee proceeding acknowledges and agrees this process may involve a discussion of the student's relevant medical/psychiatric records and communications and will result in some loss of confidentiality and privacy. The Judicial Review Committee decision will be final. This decision may include reinstatement in good standing, probation or withdrawal, suspension or dismissal of the student The committee's written decision will be delivered to the student and dean of students within 48 hours of the conclusion of the committee's formal proceedings and shall contain a statement of the reasons for any decision of withdrawal, suspension or dismissal. In addition, the student may be encouraged to seek professional care. Readmission from Withdrawal A student may be considered for readmission after the expiration of a minimum of one full semester. To be considered for readmission, the student must submit a description of her progress and activities during the interim period and, in cases in which professional care has been recommended, a report from her psychiatrist to the dean of students. The student must arrange for an interview in person with the dean of students. If the student lives out of the region, a phone interview is acceptable. These steps must be completed by Nov. 15 for consideration to be readmitted in January and by June 15 for consideration to be readmitted in August. The dean of students will determine whether the student is eligible for readmission. When a student is deemed eligible, the admission office will be informed that she may reapply by the usual procedures, and the student's application for readmission will be reviewed by the dean of the college and by the dean of students. JUDICIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE The Judicial Review Committee of the College is given these responsibilities: Reviewing and acting on recommendations of the Student Senate that affect the powers and philosophy of student government or pertain to major regulations concerning student welfare. Agnei Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 52 Acting on the recommendation of the dean of the college that a student who has not met the academic standards of the College be dismissed. Acting on the recommendation of the Honor Court that a student be placed on disciplinary probation for violation of academic regulations. Acting on the recommendation of the Honor Court that a student receive disciplinary suspension or dismissal for violation of social or academic regulations. Acting as the court of final appeal for Honor Court decisions and/or penalties,- or, when a student appeals an Honor Court decision and/or penalty to the student body, as is her right, acting as the court of final review in the case, its appeal and the student body's judgment. Requiring the withdrawal of any student whose presence is thought to be injurious to the interest of the College community,- or imposing the penalty of administrative probation, suspension or dismissal in situations involving a student's failure to meet the standards or expectations of the College community. Assuming original jurisdiction in a student-initiated disciplinary action in which the committee feels justice has not been served. Judicial Review Committee Members President of the College, chair Dean of the college Dean of students Registrar Four faculty members Student Government Association president Student Senate president Honor Court president Judicial Board president 53 Acjnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 Academic Support Services ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABLED STUDENTS Accommodations are provided for students with specific needs, wfiicPi will be identified individually based on disability documentation and academic history. Students seeking academic accommodations should contact the Office of Academic Advising to initiate a request. Accommodations are tailored to the mdividual to provide support and reduce the impact the disability has on academic performance. Agnes Scott complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. MCCAIN LIBRARY SERVICES Librarians provide reference assistance, individual research consultations, group work- shops and other opportunities for learning about the library and its resources. In partnership with the faculty, they also provide course-related instructional sessions that build information competency skills needed for academic success, career development and independent learning. THE CENTER FOR WRITING AND SPEAKING The Center for Writing and Speaking is a peer tutoring organization providing assistance to students for writing or speaking (oral presen- tation) projects. It has two specialized centers, the Writing Center and Speaking Center, both located on the ground floor of McCain Library. Students may visit the Writing Center or Speaking Center at any stage of their projects. Tutors can help them get started on an assign- ment, develop the draft or speech or polish the final version. Tutoring is free to Agnes Scott students and is available Sunday through Friday during posted hours. In writing tutorial sessions, students are encouraged to develop ideas and to evaluate how well their writing communicates those ideas. In speaking tutorial sessions, students are encouraged to clarify and develop ideas for effective oral communication or to work on presentation style and method. Computers, audio and video equipment and other resources are available in the Center for Writing and Speaking for students to use in tutoring sessions or on their own. Students interested in being tutors should contact the director. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Information Technology Services provides the campus with cutting-edge technology to enhance and improve teaching and learning at Agnes Scott. Through a combination of wireless and wired-network technologies, every space on campus has access to the Internet. The College has 221 public computers so students, faculty and staff can check e-mail, post and download information from a course Web site, check the library catalog, conduct research and write papers. ITS supports and maintains computer labs, high-tech classrooms and an Educational Technology Center. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER The Educational Technology Center is a state-of-the-art facility providing unique learning spaces and innovative teaching tools and approaches to enhance the teaching- learning process. It includes a service desk, ASC- TV, a language-learning classroom and lab, a multimedia classroom with laptops and the Instructional Technology Studio. Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 54 THE MATHEMATICS LEARNING SUPPORT CENTER The Mathematics Learning Support Center offers a supportive environment for students seeking assistance. Located on the first floor of Buttrick Hall, it is open Monday through Thursday in the late afternoon and evening, and on Sunday evenings. Learning assistants (advanced students in mathematics), the center coordinator and/or faculty members are available during posted times. Students are encouraged to drop in, to work among themselves or to work with a learning assistant. Individual appointments may be made. The center endeavors to facilitate a student's understanding of mathematics by focusing on the process rather than merely getting an answer. Its approach is collaborative, and its objective is for the student to be able to learn mathematics by herself. Workshops on algebra review, using the graphing calculator, math for the GRE and other topics are offered. Computers with various math programs (Maple, SPSS, Winplot, etc.) are available. The services are available free to all Agnes Scott students. social environments. Students seek personal counseling for a variety of issues including academic support services, such as time management, stress management, assertiveness training, test anxiety and study skills. TUTORING SERVICES Several academic departments, in particular biology, chemistry and mathematics, have standing programs offering student-to- student tutoring. Students may contact the department chair for scheduling. PERSONAL COUNSELING The Office of Personal Counseling is committed to providing professional, ethical and quality short-term counseling, consultation and outreach services to help students obtain the maximum beneHt from their college experience. These services help students cope more effectively with personal, emotional and situational barriers to learning,- adjust to stress,- experience personal growth and development and integrate into the College's academic and 55 Acjnes Scott Colkije CataloiJ 2003-2005 Academic Honors GRADUATION HONORS Requirements for graduation honors are as follows. Cum Laude 1. Attains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 for all work completed at Agnes Scott. 2. Attains a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 for the semesters that include her last 64 academic hours completed in residence at Agnes Scott. GPAs are based on all academic work of a semester. 3. Has not received a final grade below a C in an academic course during the period defined in (2) as her last 64 hours (including courses taken through cross- registration and study abroad). 4. Receives the recommendation of her major program. When the student has more than one major, she shall receive the recommendation of either one of her major programs, unless she has done independent study, in which case she must receive the recommendation of the program in which she has done the independent study. In the case of an mterdisciplinary major, this shall be interpreted to mean the recommendation of all programs concerned in the major In the case of a student-designed major, the assistant dean of the college will determine the programs concerned in the major from which the student must receive recommendations. Magna Cum Laude 1. Attains a cumulative GPA of at least 3.7 for all work completed at Agnes Scott. 2. Attains a cumulative GPA of at least 3.7 for the semesters that include her last 64 academic hours completed in residence at Agnes Scott (including courses taken through cross-registration and study abroad). GPAs are based on all academic work of a semester 3 Has not received a final grade below a C in an academic course during the period defined in (2) as her last 64 hours (including courses taken through cross- registration and study abroad). 4. Receives the recommendation of her major program. When the student has more than one major, she shall receive the recommendation of either one of her major programs, unless she has done independent study, in which case she must receive the recommendation of the program in which she has done the independent study, in the case of an interdisciplinary major, this shall be interpreted to mean the recommendation of all programs concerned in the major. In the case of a student-designed major, the assistant dean of the college will determine the programs concerned in the major from which the student must receive recommendations. Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 56 Summa Cum Laude 1 . Attains a cumulative GPA of at least 3.9 for all work completed at Agnes Scott. 2. Attains a cumulative GPA of at least 3.9 for the semesters that include her last 64 academic hours (including courses taken through cross-registration and study abroad) completed in residence at Agnes Scott. GPAs are based on all academic work of a semester. 3. Has not received a final grade below a C in an academic course during the period defined in (2) as her last 64 hours (including courses taken through cross- registration and study abroad). 4. Receives the recommendation of her major program. When the student has more than one major, she shall receive the recommendation of either one of her major programs, except if she has done independent study, in which case she must receive the recommendation of the program in which she has done the independent study. In the case of an interdisciplinary major, this shall be interpreted to mean the recommendation of all programs concerned in the major. In the case of a student- designed major, the assistant dean of the college will determine the programs concerned in the major from which the student must receive recommendations. HONOR LIST AND DEAN'S HONOR LIST Students are eligible for the Honor List at the end of a semester if they have completed 16 semester hours in academic courses with a semester GPA of at least 3.3 and no grade below a C in an academic course, including courses taken under cross-registration. Cross-registration courses are not calculated in the GPA. Students are eligible for the Dean's Honor List at the end of a semester if they have completed 16 semester hours in academic courses with a semester GPA of at least 3.7 and no grade below a G in an academic course, including courses taken under cross-registration. Cross-registration courses are not calculated in the GPA. OTHER ACADEMIC HONORS The College recognizes superior academic work in several ways: Stukes Scholars are the three students who rank first academically in the sophomore, junior and senior classes. Announced at Opening Convocation and Honors Day, Stukes Scholars are selected on the basis of their work the previous session and their overall academic achievement. The Dana Scholarship program began in 1970 with a grant from the Charles A. Dana Foundation. Academic promise and leadership are criteria for this honor. The Beta of Georgia Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa was established at Agnes Scott in 1926. The chapter holds annual elections according to criteria and procedures prescribed by the United Chapters. Mortar Board is a National Senior Honor Society. Its purposes are "to provide for cooperation among (Mortar Board) societies, to support the ideals of the university, to advance the spirit of scholarship, to recognize and encourage leadership and to provide the opportunity 57 Acjnes Scott Co//fi/f GUaloi] 2003-2005 for a meaningful exchange of ideas as individuals and as a group." Members are elected from the junior class on the basis of three ideals: service, scholarship and leadership. The National Society of Collegiate Scholars was established on the principle that with scholarship comes a responsibility to develop leadership and a duty to perform service. To this end, the society recognizes and celebrates high achievement among first- and second-year students, encourages high standards throughout the college experience, provides opportunities for personal growth and leadership develop- ment and encourages learning through community service. Membership is based on grade-point average. Eligible first- and second-year students receive invitations during the spring semester. Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta), the National Biological Honor Society, seeks to promote scholarly activity in biology among students, particularly under- graduates. Its three- fold purpose is to stimulate scholarship, disseminate scientific knowledge and promote biological research. The organization has two levels of undergraduate member ship. Associate membership is open to anyone interested. Regular membership is open to students majoring in biology, who have completed at least one term of their second year,- have taken at least three biology courses, of which one is above the introductory level,- have an average grade of B in their biology courses, and are in good academic standing. The Sigma Upsilon chapter was established at Agnes Scott in 1997. The National German Honorary Society, Delta Pbi Alpha. Kappa Kappa chapter, seeks to recognize excellence in the study of German and to provide an incentive for higher scholarship. The society aims to promote the study of the German language, literature and civilization and endeavors to emphasize those aspects of German life and culture that are of universal value and contribute to man's eternal search for peace and truth. Qualifications, minimum of two years and registration in an advanced course, minimum average standing of B+ in all German courses taken, minimum of B- in all other courses, indication of continued interest in the study of German language and literature. Omicwn Delta Epsilon is the International Economics Honor Society. The Mu chapter was established at Agnes Scott in 1994. Omicron Delta Epsilon encourages excellence in economics and devotion on the part of its members as economists to the advancement of their science and to the scholarly effort to make freedom from want and deprivation a reality for all. All students in their junior or senior years who have taken at least 12 hours in economics with an average of B or better are eligible. The Kappa Kappa chapter of Pi Delta Pbi, the National French Honor Societ>', was established at Agnes Scott in 1990. The purpose is to recognize outstanding scholarship in the French language and literature. Membership is open to students who have taken at least five courses in French and have been nominated for academic achievement. Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 58 ' Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honor Society in History, was founded in 1921 to foster the research, publication and teaching of history. The Agnes Scott chapter was formed in 1998. Students who have completed at least 12 semester hours in history with a 3.1 average or better and rank in the top 35 percent of their class are eligible. The Agnes Scott chapter of Phi Sitfma Tau was organized in 1979. The society links philosophy departments in accredited institutions and students interested in philosophy. Membership is open to qualified students who have taken at least three courses in philosophy. Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology and was founded for the purpose of "encouraging, stimulating and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology." An Agnes Scott chapter was established in 1990. Membership is open to students who have a B average in psychology and rank in the top 35 percent of their class. fraternity contact. To be a member, students must be enrolled in or have taken at least one music class and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. Sigma Delta Pi, the National Spanish Honorary Society, recognizes scholarship in and commitment to the language, literatures and cultures of the Hispanic world. Students must have completed three years of college-level Spanish, including at least three semester hours of a course in Hispanic literature or culture. A candidate must have a minimum CPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all Spanish courses taken, rank in the upper 35 percent of her class and have completed three semesters of college work. The Sigma Chi chapter was established at Agnes Scott in 1992. I Sigma Alpha Iota, music service fraternity, is an organization which promotes interaction between students who share a commitment to music. The Agnes Scott chapter. Gamma Eta, sponsors informal and forma! recitals featuring chapter members and other Agnes Scott students in the music department as well as serving where they are needed as stage managers, ushers and door monitors. In addition to personal encouragement and support, members may receive scholarships and awards in many areas and at all levels of music related study. Sigma Alpha lota has long been recognized as a leader in the field of music and provides a lifetime of 59 Agnes Scott College Gitalog 2003-2005 International Education THE ACQUISITION of international perspectives and intercultural communications skills is a fundamental component of a liberal arts education. Agnes Scott College offers students a variety of opportunities on and off campus to develop global competence. Through the curriculum, study abroad and contact with international students and scholars on campus, Agnes Scott students gain fluency in languages other than English, cross-cultural sensitivity and knowledge about world cultures and societies. At the center for Agnes Scott's international activities, the Office of International Education coordinates linkages with educational institutions and organizations worldwide,- provides and administers opportunities abroad,- supports the College in its efforts to integrate global perspectives into the curriculum,- and assists international students, faculty and visitors on academic, cross-cultural communication and immigration regulatory matters. Two broadly defined groups are served by the OIE: those students, staff, faculty and alumnae who will be studying, interning, volunteering, researching or traveling abroad,- and those who will be coming to the campus from abroad. Agnes Scott College is committed to providing a wide variety of opportunities for study abroad and has dedicated substantial resources both financial and human toward assisting students in fulfilling their objectives for study abroad. Agnes Scott's goal is for each student who desires an international experience to be able to participate in one. Agnes Scott offers study abroad through Agnes Scott faculty-led programs (Global Awareness and Global Connections), exchange programs and independent study programs. Programs vary in length, content, format and cost. Some require an appropriate degree of fluency in the language of the host country while others use English as the language of instruction. Students planning to join faculty-led international programs, exchange or study- abroad programs must meet the following basic requirements for participation: Be in good standing Have completed one year or 24 credit hours at Agnes Scott prior to the experience abroad Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average at the end of the semester prior to . submitting an application for faculty-led programs Have the minimum grade point average required by the exchange partner or the study abroad program provider at the time of application Other program-specific requirements must be met before a student is eligible for participation. Year Five, nondegree (special, exchange) and graduate students may participate in study- abroad programs if they pay the full cost of the program and if space is available. These students are not eligible for subsidies, grants or financial aid. Agnes Scott CoUege Catalog 2003-2005 6o I L CURRICULAR INITIATIVES At the heart of international education at Agnes Scott College is the curriculum, which includes many courses with international content and special programs. Faculty from across the disciplines draw from their interna- tional experiences and perspectives in these courses. The Department of Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures offers majors and minors in French, German Studies and Spanish. In addition, the College also offers a major in classical languages and literatures. The nationally recognized Language Across the Curriculum program connects language study in French, German and Spanish to other disciplines such as art history, anthropology, political science, history and music. Africana Studies is a minor that combines African and African-American courses offered in the depart- ments of history, political science and sociology and anthropology. FACULTY-LED INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES Agnes Scott faculty lead short-term programs abroad annually through the Global Awareness and Global Connections programs. The College will contribute a partial subsidy of $1,200 toward the cost of one Global Awareness or Global Connections travel experience for each degree-seeking undergraduate. Global Awareness Program Through the Global Awareness (GA) Program, students develop a better understand- ing of their cultural values as well as an appreciation for the physical and cultural diversity of the world. This introductory-level international program offers students the opportunity to study and experience a culture different from their own. Students have an extended academic study and travel experience under the guidance of Agnes Scott College faculty. Recent Global Awareness seminars include faculty-led study in China, Ghana and Japan. Students must apply, be selected and preregister for the two four-credit-hour courses: GA 200 and GA 201. GA 200 is taught on campus in the semester preceding the interna- tional experience and includes the study of the history, culture, arts, geography, economics and politics of the target country. All students will choose a research project and develop survival language skills as appropriate. The semester- long course is followed by a two- to three-week study seminar in the country, in which students conduct research on their selected topics, keep journals and stay with local families whenever possible. Upon return to campus, the course continues in a nine-week debriefing seminar in which students make cultural comparisons, reflect on the international experience, complete research projects and share the experience with the campus and local community. Global Awareness is open to all enrolled students who meet the basic requirements for participation. They must have satisfactorily completed the GA 200 course that serves as the basis for the international experience, and attendance at pre-departure and post-seminar sessions is mandatory. Completion of assignments associated with the program is also required. Global Connections Program Global Connections allows students to enrich their on-campus learning by connecting what they learn in a specific course to a faculty- led international study and travel experience. Faculty members across the disciplines may propose a Global Connection component to an on-campus course. The study-travel component consists of two to three weeks of international travel connected to an on-campus course. Examples of recent Global Connections on- campus courses followed by two to three weeks 61 Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 of faculty-led international travel connected to their on-campus courses include: Statistics and Woman's Studies connected with Cuba,- French Literature and History of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution with France and Switzerland, Creative Writing and Irish Drama with Ireland, Classics and FHistory of Dance with Greece, German Language and F^istory of the FHolocaust with Germany and Poland,- and Latin American Politics with Chile. A Global Connections component is "added on" to a regular on-campus academic course. This two-hour component involves two to three weeks of travel and intercultural experience during the January intercession or in late May. A Global Connections component may include research, journal writing, creative projects and group sessions. Students are required to attend pre-departure orientation sessions held during the semester before the experience abroad. Grades of Incomplete will be assigned until requirements for the Global Connections component have been completed. Global Connections is open to all enrolled students who meet the basic requirements for participation. They must be concurrently enrolled in the base course or have satisfactorily completed the base course or other designated courses previously. Eligibility for Faculty-led Programs To be eligible, students must apply and be admitted to the program and meet all basic requirements, be full-time, degree-seeking students at Agnes Scott and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 at the end of the semester before submitting the application. Eligible students can receive a partial subsidy for the cost of travel for one faculty-led program either the Global Awareness or the Global Connections program. Year Five, non-degree (special, exchange) and graduate students may participate on a space available basis and pay the full cost of the program. STUDY ABROAD APPROVAL Students who wish to participate in study abroad should contact the Office of International Education as early as possible in their college career The application deadline is March 1 for exchange and study abroad during the next academic year, whether for fall, spring, or the entire year All students planning to study abroad must seek the approval of the College. The application process must start early so that all of the deadlines for Agnes Scott and the deadlines of the selected study-abroad program are met. While March 1 is the internal ASC deadline for approval for study abroad during the following academic year, the deadlines of the study-abroad providers will vary and may occur before or after the Agnes Scott March 1 deadline, there- fore, it is important that students begin the process of selecting a study-abroad program a year or more in advance. Credit for Study Abroad Without ASC pre-approval for study abroad, students will not receive credit. Pre-approval of the study-abroad proposal is to ensure in advance that the study-abroad program proposed and the courses desired are eligible for credit at ASC. With pre-approval academic credit can be granted for the courses taken abroad, transcripts, actual course descriptions and other documentation must be submitted to the Office of Academic Advising upon completion of the program abroad for final evaluation of credit. While abroad, students must report any changes in their course schedule to the director of international education, the assistant director of academic advising, and the faculty adviser Grading systems around the world vary widely,- therefore credit for study abroad will be granted with a passing grade for courses completed. A grade of D or better is considered passing. Credit for courses taken abroad is not factored into the Agms Scott Colkcje Catalog 2003-2005 62 Agnes Scott grade point average. Credits from abroad are treated as Agnes Scott credit and may count toward the student's major, minor, standards or electives. Pre-Departure Study-abroad Orientation Students participating in study abroad are required to attend a mandatory pre-departure orientation session offered each semester Prior to departure, they also complete and sign an agreement and general release, a health disclosure form and a signed medical approval form for independent study abroad and for faculty-led programs. All forms are available in the Office of International Education. Upon their return, students are required to complete an evaluation and are encouraged to participate in a re-entry session especially designed for reflection on their study-abroad experience. INDEPENDENT STUDY ABROAD Students select from more than 123 universities located in more than 33 countries. Students pursue their individually specific curricular and personal goals through one of the many options available for independent study- abroad experience. The two broadly defined categories of independent study abroad are through exchange programs and study-abroad program providers. Students may choose to participate for credit in summer, semester or yearlong study- abroad and exchange programs. Whether matriculating in a university with host nationals, pursuing further language studies,- participating in international service learning,- or conducting field studies or research after learning appropriate research methodology,- there is a study-abroad program that will satisfy the student's academic needs and personal goals Students studying abroad must make a $150 non-refundable continuation deposit, which will be credited toward their charges for the next semester that they are enrolled on campus Students on independent study abroad programs pay Agnes Scott College a non-refundable administrative fee of $250 in addition to the $150 continuation fee. Study Abroad through Exchange Programs Through institutional exchanges and the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), the Agnes Scott campus is enriched with an influx of short-term (semester and yearlong) students from abroad, while the Agnes Scott students are abroad benefiting from and con- tributing to the campus life in the country where they have chosen to study. In almost all instances, exchange students pay their tuition to the home institution, i.e. the one granting them their degree. Agnes Scott students going on exchanges pay Agnes Scott tuition. Their inter- national student counterpart comes to Agnes Scott for a semester or year and she too pays her tuition to her home institution. Payment of room and board varies by exchange contract. Through the International Student Exchange Program, Agnes Scott College students may choose to from more than 1 15 partner universities in 36 countries including: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Chana, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, the Philippines, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales) and Uruguay. Additionally, the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities sponsors reciprocal exchanges between Agnes Scott College and several institutions in Northern Ireland, including 63 Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 Queen's University of Belfast and the University of Ulster Tfie College has an exchange relation- ship v/ith Kinjo Gakuin in Nagoya, Japan and Hong Kong Baptist University in Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, Other Study-abroad Opportunities The second broad category of independent study-abroad experience is accomplished through study-abroad program providers. Study-abroad providers vary widely in quality, services, length of program and the kinds of opportunities provided. They offer traditional university study abroad, independent research, international service learning, field-based study abroad, language learning, internships, and combinations of these. Information about independent study- abroad programs and providers is available in the Office of International Education. Students who want to participate in independent study-abroad programs must meet all basic requirements, be full-time, degree- seeking students at Agnes Scott and have a mmimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 at the end of the semester before submitting the application. Most providers require a much higher GPA for program eligibility. Students planning to participate in independent study- abroad programs must seek approval for their selected study-abroad program and the course work. They must submit the following forms to the Office of International Education: 1. Agnes Scott application (internal) is due on March 1 each year for programs taking place during the following academic year i. Study-Abroad Approval Application, which is for petitioning to pre-approve the selected program and courses for credit transfer ii. A description of the program abroad iii A statement that includes the student's reasons for selecting the study-abroad program II. Application to the study-abroad sponsor (external). The student completes the study-abroad program provider's application forms and submits a copy of the completed application to the Office of International Education. Eligibility for Exchange and Study-abroad Programs To be eligible, students must meet all basic requirements, be full-time, degree-seeking students at Agnes Scott and in most instances have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 at the end of the semester before submit- ting the application. The minimum grade point average required for eligibility to engage in independent study abroad varies greatly across the exchange partners and study-abroad program providers and is most often higher than a 2.0. International students studying at Agnes Scott are not eligible to participate in study-abroad programs except in special circumstances. FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR STUDY ABROAD Federal and other External Aid Agnes Scott students eligible to receive federal financial aid (grants and loans), state grants and/or privately funded scholarships may continue to receive those funds while participating in most exchange and pre- approved study-abroad programs during the academic year Agnes Scott College work study is not applicable to study-abroad experiences. The director of financial aid determines student eligibility. Allies Scoff College Catalog 2003-2005 64 Prestigious International Scholarships and Fellowships Among the prestigious scholarships and fellowships available to Agnes Scott students are five that are international in scope: Fulbright grants, British Marshall scholarships, Rhodes scholarships. Rotary fellowships and NSEP scholarships. Agnes Scott College students have been recipients of the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship, the Freeman -ASIA scholarship, the Fulbright, the Rhodes, and the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship. For more information, visit the Office of International Education in Buttrick Hall or its Web site. Freeman-ASIA The primary goal of the Freeman-ASIA Program is to increase the number of U.S. American undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia by providing students with the information and financial assistance they will need. Awardees are expected to share their experiences with their home campus to encour- age study abroad by others and to spread under- standing of Asia in their home communities. Fulbright Grants Congress created the Fulbright program in 1946 to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. Each year, the Fulbright program enables U.S. students, artists and other professionals to study or conduct research in more than 100 nations. The program offers Fulbright full grants, Fulbright travel grants, foreign and private grants and teaching opportunities. Brochures, application forms and information are available from the Office of International Education or the Fulbright campus adviser. The campus application deadline is Oct. 1. British Marshall Scholarships Established by an act of Parliament in 1953 to commemorate the ideals of the European Recovery Programme (the Marshall Plan), the British Marshall scholarships are intended to enable "intellectually distinguished young Americans to study in the United Kingdom and thereby to gain an understanding and appreciation of the British way of life." Applications must be submitted on prescribed forms available by mid-May from the Office of International Education or the Marshall campus adviser. The campus application deadline is Oct. 1. Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Outstanding students who are interested in pursuing a foreign service career with the U.S. Department of State may apply for a Pickering Fellowship during their sophomore year. The fellowship award includes tuition, room, board and mandatory fees during the junior and senior years of college and during the first year of graduate study with reimbursement for books and one round-trip travel. The fellow must commit to pursuing a graduate degree in international studies at one of the graduate schools identified by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. Fellows meet annually in Washington, DC, for a program orientation. Only U.S. citizens will be consid- ered for the Pickering Fellowships. Women, members of minority groups historically under- represented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. 65 A^nes Scott Colkcje Catalog 2003-2005 Rhodes Scholarship The Rhodes scholarship provides for study at the University of Oxford and is one of the most competitive awards available. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding intellectual and academic achievement, but they must also be able to show integrity of character, interest in and respect for their fellow beings, the ability to lead and the energy to use their talents to the full. Forms and information are available from the Office of International Education or the Rhodes campus adviser. The campus application deadline is Oct. 1. Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships The primary purpose of this program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. Scholarship applications need to be made more than a year in advance of the planned study- abroad program experience. Rotary awards provide for all expenses of most semester and yearlong study-abroad programs. NSEP Scholarships Established by the National Security Education Act of 1991, NSEP scholarships aim to provide U.S. undergraduate students with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire expertise in languages, cultures and countries less commonly taught in the United States. NSEP scholarships can be applied for study in all countries except Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Applications can be obtained from the Office of International Education or the NSEP campus adviser. The campus application dead- line is Dec. 1. The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program reduces barriers to study abroad by providing assistance to those under- graduate students who have demonstrated financial need. This program offers a competition for awards for study abroad, for U.S. citizens who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding Pell recipients planning to study abroad should also apply for a Gilman Scholarship. This congressionally funded program is offered through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and is administered by the Institute of International Education. Selected by competition, recipients are awarded up to $5000 to defray the costs associated with studying abroad. Information on other study-abroad scholar- ships may be obtained in the Office of International Education. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International Student Orientation Working with the international student liaison from the orientation council, the Office of International Education coordinates a three- day orientation, which precedes the new student general orientation and is meant to give new international students the opportunity to learn about cross-cultural adjustment issues, housing, banking, safety, transportation, social security, immigration regulations, writing and speaking support, insurance, health services and other important information specific to them. International students gain the opportunity to meet one another in a small group setting and to become familiar with the campus before joining all other new students for the general orientation. Agnes Scoti College Catalog 2003-2005 66 International Student Support Working with admission, the international education office provides immigration advice and strategies for obtaining a student visa before the international student leaves her home country. From pre-departure orientation materials to arranging for pick-up upon arrival at the Atlanta airport, the office with assistance from across the campus coordinates special services for international students and exchange students. Support services include ongoing assistance in cross-cultural adjustment, immigration regulations, nonresident tax compliance, pre-departure orientation, emergency response and other services needed specifically by international students. 67 Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 Special Curricular Opportunities AGNES SCOTT OFFERS a rich assortment of learning opportunities on and off campus to accelerate students' progress and extend their learning experiences beyond the classroom. ATLANTA SEMESTER This distinctive program combines experiential learning through internships with courses designed to bring the College and community together to study and promote social change. The emphasis on women and leadership in academic and public settings distmguishes the Atlanta Semester from other programs. Students are challenged to examine contributions to social change made by women leaders, and they experience personally the challenges and rewards of leadership in internships with Atlanta- based organizations. The program's theme is "Making All the Difference: Rethinking Citizenship and the City of the Future." An interdisciplinary seminar taught by Agnes Scott faculty and a speakers' forum constitute the common academic core of the program. Each student selects an internship suited to her needs and interests and carries out an independent research project bridging the experiential and academic components of the program. Each student is assigned an adviser and has many opportunities to discuss her individual program and goals with participating faculty. Students enrolled in the Atlanta Semester program may count the 14 semester credit hours they earn as fulfillment of electives or, with the approval of their major or minor department, apply to receive credit for their major or minor ACADEMIC ACCELERATION A student may complete the degree requirements in fewer than eight semesters. She may accelerate her progress by: Entering with credit from Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board, higher level examinations of the International Baccalaureate or joint-enrollment programs Carrying an increased course load Attending summer sessions at Agnes Scott or other institutions A student planning to accelerate should consult her adviser and must complete the accelerated program application form, available in the Office of Academic Advising. The assistant dean must approve the form. CROSS-REGISTRATION Cross-registration at Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education member institutions allows students to take courses not available at Agnes Scott. Students from other member institutions may enroll in courses at Agnes Scott. Students may cross-register for a maximum of two courses per term and a total of 1 8 semester hours. Grades for courses taken through cross- registration are not factored into a student's GPA, but grades of A, B, C or D are accepted for credit hours. Only one specific or distribu- tional or social and cultural analysis standard may be fulfilled by courses taken under cross- registration, (See the Transfer Credit section.) Courses taken to satisfy depth standards must be approved by the student's adviser. Cross-registration courses may satisfy require- Agms Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 68 merits for a minor if approved by the chair of the minor program. The assistant dean of the college must approve all courses. Students enrolled in cross-registration courses are subject to the regulations of the institution where the course is taken, including deadlines for application, registration and withdrawing from a course. Students should apply for approval to the assistant dean of the college before the end of course selection for the semester in which they plan to enroll in cross-registration. ARCHE member institutions are: Agnes Scott College Atlanta College of Art Brenau University Clark Atlanta University Clayton College and State University Columbia Theological Seminary Emory University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Interdenominational Theological Center Kennesaw State University Mercer University Atlanta Morehouse College Morehouse School of Medicine Oglethorpe University Southern Polytechnic State University State University of West Georgia Spelman College The University of Georgia INDEPENDENT STUDY (490) Independent study gives superior students the opportunity to explore a particular field of intellectual or artistic interest and to produce a related piece of work. Every student with junior standing and a cumulative 3.0 GPA (B) or better is eligible to apply. The independent study is to be taken in the student's major If there is substantial preparation in another department or program, exceptions to this policy may be approved by the assistant dean of the college. Applications must be approved by the appropriate depart- ment chair or program director The project may begin as early as the spring semester of the student's junior year Interested students should obtain the guidelines (available in the registrar's office) and apply in writing to the appropriate program chair. The completed application for an independent study must be submitted to the assistant dean of the college for approval. Students wishing to begin independent study during the fall semester of their senior year must apply two weeks before course selection week in the spring semester of their junior year Those wishing to begin their study in the spring semester of their junior year, or who wish to undertake a one-semester study in the spring semester of their senior year, must apply no later than two weeks before the fall semester deadline for course changes. INTERNSHIP (450) The College recognizes that learning through internships can be a valuable adjunct to classroom learning and endeavors to make possible worthwhile experiences for students whose academic programs benefit from such opportunities. Internships worthy of academic credit bear a close relationship to the student's principal academic interests. Internships for which academic credit is inappropriate are those with little relationship to the College curriculum. These may provide secondary benefits, such as personal development, professional experience, service to the community or acquisition of purely practical information. The Office of Career Planning facilitates participation in both kinds of internships. 69 Ai)}ie$ Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 A student interested in an internship for credit should obtain guideHnes and an application from the Office of Experiential Learning. She should then consult her adviser The completed application should be submitted for approval to the director of experiential learning. The deadline is registration day of the semester during which the internship is to be taken. Tuition for credit internships during the academic session is included in the regular tuition fee. A student may complete the practical component of an internship while the College is not in session and complete the academic component of the internship during the next semester, receiving credit for the internship during the semester following the practical experience. The internship must be approved before work is begun. If credit is earned when the College is not in session, the charge for credit earned under the supervision of an Agnes Scott faculty member is the current per-semester-hour tuition rate. HUBERT SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS IN PUBLIC SERVICE The Hubert Scholars Program is a model program, one that combines experiential learning and exploration of vocation with service to humanity. The College selects Hubert Scholars each year with the hope that many of them, whether as career professionals or willing volunteers, will help meet the world's need for food, medical attention and faith. Agnes Scott students compete for awards from the Hubert Scholars Program Applicants must have a 3.0 overall grade point average and be a rising sophomore, junior or senior An essay, budget and faculty recommendation are also required. Hubert Scholars receive a $3,000 stipend to pursue their academic internship. Contact the Office of Experiential Learning for additional information. SPECIAL STUDY (410) Special study courses are offered by all academic programs and are open to senior majors (and qualified juniors) to pursue work outside a program's listed courses. Nonmajors who demonstrate sufficient preparation in the discipline may also take 410 courses. Applications to take special study are available in the registrar's office and must be returned to the assistant dean of the college for approval. A 410-course carries two to four semester-hours credit. Ordinarily, a student will take no more than two semester courses of special study. The application should include- the name of the instructor who will offer the 410, the course title and a description of the topic to be studied, a statement of the student's preparation for such study and the basis for the grade. The instructor must endorse the application, as well as the chair of the department or director of the program offering the 410. If a student requests a 410 in her junior year, the application should also state the appropriateness of the 410 to the student's major program. If a student wishes to take a 410 outside her major program, her application also must describe her preparation in the program offering the 410. STUDENT-DESIGNED MAJORS Students may design interdisciplinary maiors if such a major is not offered. A student- designed major must be comparable in academic rigor and integrity to a conventional major and must offer sufficient depth in a subject area. It must also be cohesive and integrated. Students need to identify two faculty members in important areas of the planned major who approve the program and are willing to serve as the student's academic advisers. The Office of Academic Advising has information available on recent interdisciplinary majors, such as art history-religious studies, biology-psychology, history-English literature, East Asian studies and Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 70 Latin-American studies. Students may study the examples in preparing their proposals but are not limited to those interdisciplinary majors. Proposals for student-designed majors must be submitted to the associate dean of the college no later than the second semester of a student's sophomore year. The Curriculum Committee must approve all proposals. LANGUAGE ACROSS THE CURRICULUM The Language Across the Curriculum program is designed to enrich the study of the various disciplines. It provides students and faculty the opportunity to study materials in an original language, establish linkages between foreign languages and various disciplines and continue their language skills beyond the classroom. Appropriate academic courses are coupled with a one-hour Language Across the Curriculum component where materials related to the course are read and discussed in the original language. Pairs of faculty, one a disciplme instructor and one a language instructor, co-teach the component. More information about Language Across the Curriculum courses may be found in these departments or programs: art, classical languages and literatures, English, history, modern foreign languages and literatures, music, sociology and anthropology, political science, religious studies and women's studies. Students wishing to enroll in the Language Across the Curriculum component of offered courses must have completed four semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). RESEARCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Research Scholars Program provides a collaborative research experience between students and faculty. Students are directly involved in research, and their work is geared to produce publishable results. In this program. students receive invaluable experience while faculty members receive research assistance in their research areas. Students are expected to make a research presentation to other students and faculty. Program guidelines are available from the Office of the Dean of the College. JULIA T. GARY SUMMER RESEARCH SCHOLARS IN SCIENCE The Julia T Gary Summer Research Scholars in Science program supports collaborative summer research projects for students and faculty in astronomy, biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics. Students considering applying should contact a professor in an area of interest. Faculty members and students submit a joint application to the Office of the Dean of the College by March 15. GOLDWATER SCHOLARS The prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships for sophomores and juniors are based on academic merit in science, math and engineering and cover the cost of tuition, fees, books and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 per year for their junior and senior years. The Goldwater Foundation is a federally endowed agency. The Scholarship Program honoring U.S. Sen. Barry M. Goldwater was designed to foster and encourage students to pursue careers in the fields of mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering. Students interested in applying can obtain the name of the faculty adviser from the Office of the Dean of the College. In the 2002-2003 academic year, Agnes Scott College students were named a Goldwater Scholar in math and a Goldwater Scholar in science, making it the only institution of higher education in metro Atlanta to have two Goldwater Scholars that year 71 Agnes Scott College Catalog 200-?-2005 TRUMAN SCHOLARS The Truman Scholarship, from the Harry S Truman Foundation, is a prestigious, merit-based grant of $30,000 to undergraduate students who wish financial support to attend graduate or professional school in preparation for careers in government. Students interested in applying can obtain the name of the current faculty adviser from the Office of the Dean of the College, Final submission date for Agnes Scott is mid-December. TEACHING CERTIFICATION Agnes Scott has state-approved programs for teaching certification m early childhood (P-5), secondary (7-12,- history, mathematics, music) and offers a master of arts in teaching secondary English. A student who completes any of these programs satisfactorily is eligible for initial Georgia certification and certification in states with which Georgia has reciprocal agreements. Agnes Scott students interested in teaching complete the teacher education program in addition to fulfilling their major requirements. The professional program includes classroom study of theoretical and practical approaches to teaching and field experiences in school settings. Interested students should consult the director of teacher education programs during their first year, or as early as possible in their college careers. Allies Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 J2 Off-Campus Opportunities DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAM WITH GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY A student may combine three years of liberal arts studies at Agnes Scott with two years of engineering course work at Georgia Institute of Technology. Upon completing the program, the student will receive a bachelor of arts from Agnes Scott and a bachelor of science from Georgia Tech. For information about specific programs, students should consult the dual-degree faculty coordinator as early as possible, preferably during their first year. The student must select a major and plan a program that satisfies all specific and distributional standards for the Agnes Scott degree by the end of the junior year, in addition to the mathematics and science courses required for engineering programs at Georgia Tech. Admission to the Georgia Tech program is based on completion of the requirements listed above, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and the recommendation of the dual-degree faculty coordinator. DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAM IN ART AND ARCHITECTURE WITH WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY A student may combine three years of liberal arts studies at Agnes Scott with four years of specialized work in architecture at Washington University in St. Louis for a combined undergraduate/graduate program. Upon completing the three years at Agnes Scott and the first year of architecture, the student receives a bachelor of arts from Agnes Scott. She then continues in the graduate program in architecture at Washington University for three years to receive a master's degree in architecture. By taking advantage of this cooperative program, a student may complete both degrees in seven years. Interested students should consult the faculty coordinator as early as possible, preferably in the first year. Admission to the program at Washington University is based on completion of certain requirements and on the recommendation of the program faculty coordinator. EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH MILLS COLLEGE Agnes Scott and Mills College, in the San Francisco Bay area in Oakland, Calif., have an exchange agreement enabling enrolled students to spend a semester or year at the other college. Participants remain enrolled in and pay all fees to their home college. A participating student may not transfer to the other college upon completion of the exchange. The dean of the college grants permission to participate in this program. Students interested in attending Mills for a semester or a year should consult the assistant dean of the college and the director of financial aid. PUBLIC LEADERSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK Agnes Scott College is a member of Public Leadership Education Network, a consortium of women's colleges that prepares women for public leadership roles. Students have opportunities to study the process of public policy with women leaders in Washington, DC, and abroad. Programs range from two-day mentor sessions and longer seminars to the PLEN Public Policy Semester Students interested in a PLEN program should contact the director of experiential learning. 73 Agnes Scott College GUiilog 2003-2005 ROTC Agnes Scott students may participate in the Air Force or Navy Resen^e Officers Training Corps at Georgia Institute of Technology. A student who completes one of these programs qualifies as a commissioned officer and will be ordered to active duty in the U.S. Air Force, the Navy or the Marine Corps. Courses in ROTC programs are taken under the ARCHE cross- registration program. Interested students should consult the assistant dean of the college. WASHINGTON SEMESTER In the Washington Semester program, students spend either the fall or spring semester at American University in Washington, DC. The program has 12 offerings, including American government, foreign policy, economic policy, justice, international business and trade and journalism. Each program consists of a seminar, an internship and either a research project or a course taken at American University, Students may attend during either their junior or senior year. Enrollment deadlines are early March for the fall semester and early October for the spring semester. A student participating in the Washington Semester program at American University pays Agnes Scott tuition to Agnes Scott during her semester in the program. She is responsible for her room and board while in Washington. Institutional aid from Agnes Scott is limited, however, students may apply to the Washington Semester Committee at Agnes Scott for institutional aid. Students must submit an application that entails a one-page essay, transcript and two letters of recommendation h-om faculty members. Interested students may obtain information and applications from the faculty adviser. Limited scholarship money is available from American University. Students are urged to apply early for consideration. Agnes Scoii College Catalocj 2003-2005 74 Preparation for Graduate and Professional Schools THE OFFICE OF CAREER PLANNING houses directories of all graduate programs in the United States for reference. Study guides for entrance exams and registration materials and instructions are available also. Test preparation sessions and application procedure workshops are offered four to five Saturdays each semester. Books to assist with personal statements and other graduate/professional school essays and timeline information are available. PREPARATION FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES A student interested in graduate study in arts or sciences should consult first with her faculty adviser. Information on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) may be obtained from the Office of Career Planning. Graduate catalogs are available on microfiche in McCain Library. PREPARATION FOR MEDICINE The College encourages students interested in a career in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or allied health professions to pursue the major of their choice. Medical schools are interested in liberal arts graduates. Agnes Scott students have gone to medical school having majored in classics, art, French and other subjects. The Health Professions Advising Committee, advisory to the assistant dean of the college, counsels students on academic programs, preparation for professional school and ways to enhance acceptability into health programs. The committee writes letters of evaluation to each school to which a student applies. Students have the opportunity to meet with medical college representatives as well as medical students, some Agnes Scott alumnae. The most critical step toward admission, other than grades (GPA and grades in required science courses), is the Medical College Admission Test or its equivalent (DCAT for dentistry, VCAT for veterinary medicine). This test should be taken during the spring of the junior year (except the VCAT) and may be repeated during the late summer before the senior year to improve performance. Most medical, dental and veterinary colleges require a full-year course with laboratory in biology, physics, inorganic (general) chemistry and organic chemistry. Some schools require calculus. These courses should be in progress or completed by the spring of the junior year to do well on the MCAT A student can make many course choices. If she is not majoring in chemistry or physics, she will most likely defer physics until her junior year. A student who majors in chemistry or biology should take introductory courses in that discipline during the first year. These programs apply to any major. A sample program: First year: Biology 191 and 192 (!96 recommended) Sophomore year: Chemistry 101, 101 L, 102, 102L Junior year: Chemistry 201 and 202, Physics 1 10 and 111 75 Agnes Scott Co/le^/e Catnlocj 2003-2005 Another sample program: First year: Chemistry 101, lOlL, 102 and 102L Sophomore year: Chemistry 201, 202, Biology 191 and 192 (196 recommended in some cases) Junior year: Physics 1 10 and 1 1 1 Students are responsible for knowing admission requirements of the professional schools to which they wish to apply. This information is in Medical School Admission Requirements, on reserve in the Office of Career Planning. A student who plans to attend a state- supported medical college should apply to one in her home state. Out-of-state applicants usually are not accepted. Privately supported institutions typically accept out-of-state students. States with no dental or veterinary colleges have agreements with other states with such facilities. interested in law school should consult with pre-law advisers. Current advisers' names are available through the Office of Academic Advising. PREPARATION FOR BUSINESS Business graduate schools require no specific courses or major However, the combination of the liberal arts education and the strong business foundation that the business preparatory program provides makes Agnes Scott graduates highly successful in M.B.A. programs. The business curriculum exposes potential candidates to many courses offered in M.B.A. programs. Interested students should consult with the business preparatory adviser in the Department of Economics about when to take and how to prepare for the Graduate Management Admissions Test. Additional resources are in the Office of Career Planning. PREPARATION FOR LAW American law schools require no specific courses or major, but interested students must develop strong analytical and communication skills. Students should take maximum advantage of the richness and variety of a liberal arts curriculum. Some courses that might be of particular interest to students include: Philosophy 103, introduction to Logic, which is useful preparation for the analytic reasoning tested on the Law School Admissions Test, used in law school and the practice of law. Political Science 203, Constitutional Law,- Political Science 360, Rights at Work, Women's Studies 235, Women and the Law, give students a taste of law school because of the subjects studied and approaches to the topics used. The pre-law club, Publius, is active in sponsoring campus events and programs helpful to students in applying to law school. Those Agnes Scott CoUecje Catalog 2003-2005 76 Post-Baccalaureate Programs MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING SECONDARY ENGLISH The Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary English program is designed specifically for women and men preparing to teach high school English. The 14-month program targets students who have an undergraduate degree in English or a related field with a significant English back- ground, but who did not complete a teacher certification program as an undergraduate. Special features include an emphasis on gender equity, a writing workshop that focuses on improving and teaching writing and supervised internships in teaching contexts. POST-BACCALAUREATE PRE-MEDICAL PROGRAM Agnes Scott offers a one-year (with an option for a second year), post-baccalaureate program that prepares students for medical school, veterinary school and other allied health programs. This post-baccalaureate pre-medical program is primarily for career changers and for returning students with undergraduate degrees in nonscience fields who lack the necessary science courses to apply for advanced study in the growing healthcare field. Successful candidates have a satisfactory academic record (3.0 GPA) and demonstrate a high degree of motivation and commitment. It is desirable for applicants to have some experience in a medical setting, either as a volunteer or professional. Students earn a certificate upon completing a minimum of 32 hours of laboratory science and advanced certification after 40 hours of pre-medical coursework. Students take the basic pre-medical requirements (e.g., biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics) or advanced courses (e.g., biochemistry, animal physiology or medical ethics) offered through the regular undergraduate curriculum. Calculus is also strongly recommended, though not required. YEAR-FIVE POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDIES Year-Five Post-Baccalaureate Studies at Agnes Scott provide an opportunity for students to complement their undergraduate program by broadening studies in their major, exploring new academic areas or completing prerequisites related to graduate studies and career preparations. The 2003-2004 program is available on a tuition-free basis only to Agnes Scott students who received their bachelor of arts degree in May 2003. Selection The director of academic advising serves as the academic adviser for all Year-Five students. Students wishing to participate in the Year-Five program must submit a detailed academic plan and rationale with their application by the end of the spring semester. Students must demon- strate how proposed courses are linked to their career and professional objectives. The Year-Five Committee reviews all applications. Eligibility Participation in the Year-Five program on a tuition-free basis is not guaranteed to students entering Agnes Scott in fall 2003 or later The tuition-free Year-Five program is subject to enrollments and available resources, and participation may be limited. The College will determine by Feb. 1 of each year the availability of the program for the next academic year. n k^wi Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 Students graduating after May 2004 may not enroll in the Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary English on a tuition-free basis through the Year-Five program. Year-Five studies are open at full tuition to non-Agnes Scott students, both men and women, and to alumnae who do not meet the above criteria for the tuition-free Year Five. Year-Five students are eligible to take courses open to undergraduate students, with exceptions noted below, on a space-available basis. Tuition-paying undergraduate and graduate students have preference in courses in which enrollments are limited. Space availability may be determined as early as course selection week in April, but availability for some courses may not be determined until fall registration is completed for traditional students. International Students International students interested in Year Five need to consult with the Office of International Education. Information will be made available regarding immigration regulations as they relate to eligibility and visa requirements. Regulations Specific for Year-Five Students Courses taken by Year-Five students must be taken for credit and will appear on their permanent record. These post-baccalaureate courses will appear after those taken to complete the baccalaureate degree. Although the overall grade point average will change, the GPA at graduation will be evident on the transcript. Year-Five students must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Year-Five students will receive a letter grade in all courses. No courses may be taken pass/fail. Year-Five students may take a full-time course load but must take a minimum course load of one course. The following courses are not open on a tuition-free basis to Year-Five students: applied music, internships (credit), independent study and special study. These courses may be taken only if Year-Five students pay regular tuition for them. In the case of applied music, Year-Five students pay the regular fees. Year-Five students may not appeal for an overload. FHowever, students may appeal all other academic matters through channels regularly open to undergraduates. Year-Five students are not eligible for cross- registration. Year-Five students may participate in Global Awareness or Global Connections on a space-available basis provided they meet the prerequisites. However, they must pay the full cost of the program including the part of the trip normally subsidized by the College. Year-Five students should contact the Office of Financial Aid regarding loan eligibility. The Honor System applies to Year-Five students. Campus Housing Campus housing may be available to Year- Five students for the 2003-2004 academic year based on the residential needs of undergraduate, degree-seeking students. Campus housing will be granted to Year-Five students on a space- available basis. Agrm Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 78 Courses of Study Africana Studies Director: Willie Tolliver, associate professor oj En()lish History, culture and contemporary issues pertaining to people of African descent are the focus of the Africana Studies program. The core courses, offered in the departments of history, English, political science, sociology and anthropology and religious studies, deal variously with Africa, African-Americans and the African Diaspora. Related courses are offered in psychology, music, and modern foreign languages and literatures. Students may choose the established minor or select courses to complement their majors and minors in other disciplines and areas. With approval from the dean of the college, a student may pursue a major m Africana Studies through the student-designed-major option. Students majoring in Africana Studies are strongly encouraged to participate in a faculty-led Global Awareness or Global Connections program or any other study-abroad program approved by the College. Requirements for the Africana Studies Minor: A minimum of 20 hours is required for the minor, at least eight of which must be courses above the 200-level. Students must take Africana Studies 170 and another course from the list of required courses and one from each of the other categories, groups l-lll. Required courses: Africana Studies 170 Africana Studies 250 or 251 or 350 One course from each group: Group I (historical and cultural perspectives): Africana Studies 250, 251, 253, 254, 339, 350, 354 (when the topic relates to Africa or the African Diaspora) Religious Studies 330 (when the topic relates to the religions of Africa or the African Diaspora) Group II (critical perspectives): Africana Studies 335, 370 Group III (related perspectives): Africana Studies 216 (when the topic relates to Africa or the African Diaspora), 230, 308 History 336 IVlusic 204 Psychology 240 Religious Studies 331 Sociology 301 Spanish 208 I70f AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE AND SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS 4 Overall framework for the study of African-Americans from slavery to the present. Aspects of the African-American experience are examined from a multidisciplinary perspective. 2l6f (When the topic relates to Africa or African Diaspora) (English 216) TOPICS ON WOMEN AND LITERATURE 4 See English 216 for description. 230s (Sociology 230) (Women's Studies 231) RACE, CLASS AND GENDER 4 See Sociology 230 for description. 250f (History 250) AFRICAN SOCIETIES FROM 1500 TO THE PARTITION 4 See History 250 for description. 251s (History 251) AFRICAN SOCIETIES FROM THE COLONIAL ERA TO THE PRESENT 4 See History 251 for description. 253f (History 253) AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY TO EMANCIPATION 4 See History 253 for description. 254s (History 254) AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE EMANCIPATION 4 See History 254 for description. 308s (Political Science 308) SOUTHERN POLITICS, CIVIL RIGHTS AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF AMERICAN POLITICS 4 See Political Science 308 for description. 335s (History 335) (Religious Studies 340) BLACK PROTEST THOUGHT IN AMERICA FROM SLAVERY TO THE PRESENT 4 See History 335 for description. 339f (English 339) AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE 4 See English 339 for description. 79 Agnes Scott College Catatoii 2003-2005 35of (History 350) THE AFRICAN DIASPORA See History 350 for description. 354s (History 354) TOPICS IN AFRICAN AND ASIAN HISTORY (When the topic relates to Africa or the African Diaspora) See History 354 for description. 370s (Sociology 370) AFRICAN-AMERICAN IMAGES IN POPULAR CULTURE See Sociology 370 for description. Art Faculty Anne E. Beidler, associate professor ami co-chair Terry S. McGehee, professor and co-chair Nell Ruby, visiting assistant professor Donna L. Sadler, associate professor We live in an increasingly visual world. Recognition of the inherent value of art and appreciation for the manner in which it enriches the human experience lie at the core of the art program. Faculty members are practicing artists and art historians, who believe the visual arts are essential to a liberal arts education. The art department offers an integrated program of studio and history courses, while still allowing the student to tailor a major to fit her particular interests in either one of these areas. The art history focus is grounded in a choice of courses from different chronological periods of art, as well as courses that treat thematic issues. The emphasis in the studio art focus is on a strong foundation in two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. This allows the student to take a range of courses in painting, printmaking and mixed media. Both of these courses of study prepare majors for productive professional or academic careers. Dana Fine Arts Building, designed by architect John Portman, incorporates studio spaces, lecture halls and an auditorium. It also contains The Dalton Gallery, a large multiroom exhibition space. The gallery holds shows of historical and contemporary art works and incorporates at least one student exhibition a year This gives the studio classes an excellent opportunity to showcase their works. Students also have access to Atlanta's rich cultural offerings. Visits to the many galleries, museums and artist studios in the metropolitan area complement the art major's course of study. Art majors are strongly encouraged to participate in a faculty-led Global Awareness or Global Connections program or any other study-abroad program approved by the College, Requirements for the Majors: Art History (nine courses): Four Required courses: 111, 112, 160 or 170, 420 Five Additional upper-level art history courses (200 or 300 level) Studio Art (nine courses): Six Required courses: 111, 112, 160, 170, 240, 381 Three Additional upper-level studio courses (200 or 300 level) Requirements for tlie Minors: Art History (five courses): Tv(/o Required courses: 111, 112 Three Additional upper-level art history courses (200 or 300 level) Studio Art (five courses): Three Required courses: 160, 170, 240 Two additional upper-level courses (one of which must be at the 300 level) Art History and Theory (The distributional standard in fine arts will be satisfied by any course in art history and theory.) iiif ART HISTORY I 4 Introduction to the major paintings, sculptures, and architectural monuments of the Western world, from the earliest cave paintings to the renowned masterpieces of the 17'^ century. Periods include: Egyptian, IVIesopotamian. Classical. Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque. Note: 111 and 112 are unrelated courses and may be taken in any order. Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 80 lllLs (French 2nL) ART HISTORY I, FRENCH COMPONENT i See French 211L for description. ii2f ART HISTORY II 4 Introduction to the major paintings, sculptures, and architectural monuments of the modern period (1700 to the present), as well as to the art of the non-Western 31of world. Movements include: romanticism, impressionism, cubism, abstraction and postmodernism. Regions include: Europe, North America, Mesoamerica, China. Japan and Africa. Note: ill and 112 are unrelated courses and may be taken in any order. 20lf (Classics 242) GREEK ART 4 Examination of the art and architecture of ancient 312f Greece, from the Bronze Age to the end of the Hellenistic Era. Focus on the evolution of Greel< orders in the development of temples, the quest for naturalism in sculpture and the refinement of Black and Red figure pottery. Prerequisite: 111, permission of the instructor 202f (Religious Studies 202) MEDIEVAL ART 4 Examination of key monuments of the early Christian, Byzantine, Carolingian, Ottonian, Romanesque and 320S Gothic periods. This course will address issues of patronage, the impact of the changing liturgy on art, the interaction of economic, social and political factors on the production of architecture, monumental sculpture, stained glass and luxury arts. Prerequisite: ui, or permission of the instructor 202Lf (French 202L) ART OF THE MIDDLE AGES, 380s FRENCH COMPONENT 1 See French 202L for description. 2iof INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL STUDIES 4 Introduction to key figures and concepts in the ever-changing field of cultural studies. Focus on the relation of high art to mass culture, the representation 4lof,s of women and people of color in the media and the possibilities of social critique and self-transformation in a world defined by global capitalism. 420 230f ARTS OF LATIN AMERICA 4 Survey of the arts of Central and South America, from the earliest cultural objects to the present. Focus on the relation between cultural production and dynastic rule, colonialism and cultural hybridity, post- colonial identity and self-expression. 308s MONUMENTS OF THE RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE 4 No period has attracted so much attention by cultural 490^5 historians as the High Renaissance in Italy Yet the works of the 15th and 16th centuries in many ways provide the Baroque Period with its point of departure. Works of architecture, sculpture and painting will be considered both stylistically and iconographically. Emphasis will be placed upon the emergence of women artists from the shadows and the effects of ecclesiastic and private patronage on the visual arts. Prerequisite: ill, or permission of the instructor DADA, SURREALISM AND THE AVANT-GARDE 4 Examination of key figures and theories of the Dada and Surrealist movements. Issues include: the rise of the avant-garde, the aesthetics and politics of anti-art and the role of psychoanalysis. Dada and Surrealist art will be discussed in relation to contemporary poetry, music, theater and film. Prerequisite: 112, or permission of the instructor (Religious Studies 312) THE AGE OF THE CATHEDRALS 4 Study of the period of cathedral building from c.1140 to C.1350 in France, England, Italy and Spain. Theory and construction practices, the iconography of sculpture, painting and architecture and the vicissitudes of stylistic change will be explored. Does the stained glass painter speak the same language as Giotto? Is the Gothic cathedral a French invention? Prerequisite: ill, or permission of the instructor PARIS AND MODERNITY, 1850 TO 1912 4 Examination of key figures and events in the artistic culture of late 19th and early 20th century Paris. Issues include: urbanization, the growth and transformation of the bourgeoisie and the working class and developments in science and technology. IVIovements include: realism, impressionism, symbolism, Fauvism, cubism. Prerequisite: 112, or permission of the instructor CONTEMPORARY ART AND THEORY 4 Examination of key artists and theories in the art of the last three decades. Issues include: postmodernism, feminism and multiculturalism. Visits to museums and/or area galleries will be integrated into the course. Prerequisite: 112, or permission of the instructor SPECIAL STUDY IN ART HISTORY 2-4 Individual research project supervised by instructor. Open to majors, or by permission of instructor. ART HISTORY SENIOR SEMINAR 3 Weekly meetings of senior art history majors to discuss topics relevant to the study of art in all periods. Consideration of the variety of methodological approaches to the study of art, including: connoisseurship, formalism, semiotics, Marxism, feminism. Thematic, chronological or iconographic focus will be determined by the individual instructor and will change from year to year. Open to senior majors and minors, or by permission of instructor. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ART HISTORY 4-8 Advanced individual research project supervised by instructor. Open to senior majors, or by permission of instructor. 81 Agnes Scon College Catalog 2003-2005 studio Art 'f (The distributional standard in fine arts may be satisfied in studio art by taking Art 160 or 170. If a student requests a portfolio review and subsequently receives a positive recommendation by the studio faculty, the student w\\\ be advised as to appropriate 25of,s curricular choices, placement and possible credit. Refer to section on Advanced Placement credit. Students are expected to provide most of their own supplies.) i6of,s VISUAL THINKING I 4 Introduction to drawing and two-dimensional design. Students will explore issues of composition, color theory and subject matter. Experiments with a variety of drawing media will develop the students' visual skills and individual style. I70f VISUALTHINKINGII 4 Introduction to three-dimensional design. Students will explore the elements of design through the study of mass, space, gravity, movement and light. Experiments in relief, collage and construction will develop the students' visual skills and individual style. l8of INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY 4 Introduction to the 35mm camera and darkroom procedures, including Tim processing and printing. Students will acquire a basic knowledge of black and white photography as well as more intermediate darkroom techniques as the semester progresses (i.e. pinhole photography, sepia toning and solarization). Prerequisite: 160 i8if,s SURVEY OF COMPUTER ART 4 An introductory course that offers the student the opportunity to investigate still images using the computer in the areas of paint, image processing and page design. The software surveyed will be SuperPaint, Photoshop and certain aspects of PageMaker The primary emphasis of the course is on fine art production. Historical, critical and theoretical issues surrounding art and technology will be addressed through assigned readings. 46of Prerequisite: 160 240s DRAWING I 4 Problems in representation with a focus on life drawing and the human body Experimentation with drawing media 48lf and various styles of drawing. Emphasis on personal expression and thematic discovery. Prerequisite: 160 24if,s PAINTING I 4 Introductory course in painting. Basic painting techniques and experiments in color theory combined with a discussion of conceptual approaches to painting. Prerequisite: 160 242f,s PRINTMAKING I 4 Introduction to printmaking processes with a focus on image content. Printing processes may include monoprint, relief, intaglio, silkscreen, book arts and photographic processes in printmaking. Prerequisite: 160 340s 341s 342f,s 343s 350f,s 38if SCULPTURE I 4 Introduction to sculptural concepts and construction techniques with a focus on mass, space, and light. Exploration in materials and processes that may include direct plaster work, mold-making, wood carving and assemblage. Prerequisite: 160. 170 SPECIALTOPICS STUDIO I 4 This introductory course may vary in area of concentration. Topics may include computer-based design, digital or film- based photography, video and film production or an announced topic in the instructor's area of expertise. May be repeated if subject matter varies. Prerequisite: 160 DRAWING II 4 Advanced studies in drawing. Prerequisite: 240 PAINTING II 4 Advanced studies in painting. Prerequisite: 2Z(i PRINTMAKING II 4 Advanced studies in printmaking. Prerequisite: 242 SCULPTURE II 4 Advanced studies in sculpture. Construction on a larger scale, including environmental and architectural relationships. Prerequisite: 243 SPECIAL TOPICS STUDIO II 4 Advanced studies in topic to be announced. May be repeated if subject matter varies. Prerequisites: 250 ADVANCED STUDIO I 4 Development of a body of work in relation to contemporary approaches to art-making. Students are expected to broaden the range of expression through the development and presentation of ideas. Political, social and aesthetic perspectives related to the visual arts will be explored through readings, lectures and visits to galleries, museums and artists' studios. Prerequisite: lunior of Senior standing; 160, 170, 240; plus one other 200/300 level course SPECIAL PROJECTS 4 May be repeated if subject matter varies. Must be taken in conjunction with a 300 level course taught by the mentor- ing instructor. May be repeated if subject matter varies ADVANCED STUDIO II 4 Further development of contemporary approaches to art- making. Must be taken in conjunction with ART 381. Corequisite: 381, permission of the instructor Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 82 Atlanta Semester: Women, Leadership and Social Change Director: Isa Williams, assistant professor oj wonwi's studies The Atlanta Semester challenges students, through an interdisciplinary course of study, to examine the role of women as leaders and participants in social change. Students enrolled in the program meet with faculty from various disciplines to strengthen their under- standing of the liberal arts in relation to society. In addition, students interact with the city of Atlanta and examine the relationships between theory and practice through internship assignments and research projects. Internships are further designed to place students with women in leadership positions while increasing their knowledge of the organization's role in social change The program exposes students to professions in numerous types of organizations, including non- profits, corporations, government and grass-roots advocacy groups. It enables students to recognize the challenges facing society and to make informed decisions about their future role in society. Students earn a full semester's credit upon completing the program. Agnes Scott students enrolled in the Atlanta Semester may count the credit hours toward fulfill- ment of electives or, with approval of their major or minor department, apply to receive credit toward fulfillment of their major or minor. Visiting students should consult with their institution to determine how the credits will be applied. Students are required to enroll in the Atlanta Semester seminar, choose an experiential internship opportunity and complete a research project on their studies. 301s THE ATLANTA SEMESTER SEMINAR 4 The Atlanta Semester seminar provides an inter- disciplinary exploration of women's contributions to leadership and social change by combining theoretical presentations of faculty members with practical presentations by community leaders. Students are encouraged to engage in a critical examination of the relationship between theory and practice through discussions of women, leadership and social change in both the historic and contemporary context. Selected seminar meetings are held at community sites in Atlanta to further student understanding of the relationship between assigned readings and on-site practices applicable to political, social and economic issues. Open only to students enrolled in the Atlanta Semester. Corequisite (optional): 380 350s THE ATLANTA SEMESTER INTERNSHIP ^ Experiential learning through a supervised internship in an organization. Open only to students enrolled in the Atlanta Semester. 380s THE ATLANTA SEMESTER RESEARCH PROJECT 4 Independent research drawing on the Atlanta Semester internship and seminar and resulting in a paper that combines theory and experience. The topic will be selected by the student with approval from the instructor. Students will meet with a faculty member to discuss topic selection, design, development and research methodology. Open only to students enrolled in the Atlanta Semester. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Coordinator: Timothy S. Finco, assistant professor oj biology Through the academic program in biochemistry and molecular biology, students gain a thorough ground- ing in biological and chemical principles, especially as applied to this interdisciplinary held. The major provides background for a variety of career goals, including advanced study in bio- chemistry, molecular biochemistry, pharmacology, medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine, techni- cal and nontechnical areas of biochemical, medical and pharmaceutical industries,- and scientific writing or editing. The required courses provide fundamental knowledge of: Structure and function relationships of biological molecules and systems Chemical and biological reactions and their significance in biological systems Modern methods for acquiring, analyzing and retrieving data Collaborative research is an integral part of this rapidly changing area and all biochemistry and molecular biology majors are required to have a 83 Agnes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 research experience as part of their undergraduate requirements. This research experience may be a credit or noncredit program either on or off campus. Students considering a major in biochemistry and molecular biology should consult a biochemistry adviser as soon as possible, since sequencing of courses and prerequisites requires carehil planning. Requirements for the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major: Courses required in the discipline: Biology courses: 191, 192, 316, and 310 (or Chemistry 300 and 300L), and one additional course chosen from 301 or 315 Biology Credits: 16-20 hours Chemistry courses: 101, lOiL, 102, 102L, 201, 202, 210 or 431, 300 and 300L (or Biology 310), 301, 311 and 400. Chemistry 30iLand 302 are strongly recommended, especially for students planning to attend graduate school in a related discipline. Chemistry Credits: 30-34 hours Note: Students have a choice of taking Chemistry 300, 300L or Biology 310. Either course may act as a pre- requisite for the required additional semester of biochemistry. Chemistry 400. Total hours in biology and chemistry courses: 50 hours Courses required outside the discipline: Mathematics courses: 118, 119 Physics courses: 110, iii Additional requirements: All students must participate in a supervised research experience approved by the biochemistry adviser Students may elect to fulfill this requirement by taking appropriate Agnes Scott research courses or by taking part in biochemical research or internship experiences either on of off campus, including possible summer opportunities. Biology Faculty Sandra T. Bov/den, Charles A. Dana professor Timothy S. Finco, assistant professor J. Phil Gibson, associate professor and chair John F Pilger, professor Karen Thompson, associate professor Harry Wistrand, professor The biology program offers an integrated approach to the study of living systems from molecules to ecosystems. The program's unifying themes are evolution, relationships between form and function, the unity and diversity of life, the cycling of matter and the flow of energy. Current methods of investigation, communication, critical thinking and collaborative learning and research are emphasized. Students are encouraged to view science as a process for the development of knowledge in many subfields that have common themes, shared methods of investigation and interdisciplinary connections. A major program includes the study of biological science as a process, molecules, cells and tissues, diverse organisms and general and organic chemistry. Elective courses may include ecology, systematics, genetics, developmental biology, marine biology, animal behavior, molecular biology, neuroscience and physiology. In addition, credit and noncredit research opportunities are available with biology faculty members and off campus. The program requirements combine foundation in the principles of biology with flexibility so a student may design a program of study that best fits her goals. Students who plan to major or minor in biology should consult with a member of the department early in their college careers to ensure normal pro- gression. Students may also elect the biochemistry and molecular biology major. They should consult with department members about opportunities for interdisciplinary majors, summer study and research. Requirements for the Biology Major: 34 hour minimum excluding 380 as defined below: 191, 192, 193, 194; one seminar (491, 492, 493, 494, 495 or 496). A^nes Scott College Catalog 2003-2005 sn Also required: Chemistry 201, 202 One course in Mathematics excluding 101, 104, 115 and 150 Requirements for the Biology Minor: Minor Program v. 20 hours including 191, 192, 193, 194 and one course at the 200 or 300 level Minor Program 2: 20 hours including 191 and 192 or 193 and 194 and three courses at the 200 or 300 level ioof,s TOPICS IN INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY 4 An introduction to the science of biology intended for those wtio do not plan to elect upper division courses or postgraduate work in biology. Topics may include genetics, evolution, disease, diversity, betiavior, health, biotechnology, reproduction and development. Human applications will be included where appropriate. 3LEC, 1 LAB Not open to students who have taken 191 or 193 loSf ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY 4 Fundamental concepts of human ecology. Emphasis on human interaction with and impact on the environment. Global, regional and social issues will be discussed in light of their foundation in biological, ecological and evolutionary principles. Not open to students who have had 308 3 LEC. 1 LAB Ills GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, PROMISES AND PERILS 4 Genetically modified foods, gene therapy, cloning, genetic testing, the Human Genome Project and bioterrorism. Topics and concerns from recent advances in genetics and biotechnology. Exploration of the science behind these technologies, current and future applications and related ethical, moral and social issues. May not be used to fulfill the minimum requirements for the major. Prerequisite; one course in biology with laboratory ii2f HOW ANIMALS WORK 4 How vertebrate and invertebrate animals survive in their environments. Physiological mechanisms underlying regulation of oxygen, food and energy, temperature and water. Focus will be divided between basic mechanisms and animal adaptations in extreme environments, such as high altitude, freezing temperatures and the desert. May not be used to fulfill the minimum requirements for the major. I9if MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY 4 Structure and function of biological molecules. Functional organization of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Cellular energetics and metabolism. Signal transduction. Replication and expression of genetic information. Introduction to genetic engineering and biotechnology. Investigative laboratory component will emphasize science as a process. 3 LEC. I LAB Corequisite: Chemistry 101 and 101 L recommended 192s GENETICS AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY 4 Patterns of inheritance. Chromosomes and their variation. Introns and transposable elements. Regulation of gene expression in viruses, prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Developmental patterns, principles and control systems. The role of developmental processes in the evolution of animal forms. 3 LEC, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 191 I93f ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY 4 Domains of living organisms. Emphasis on plants and animals. Diversity and phylogenies. Form and function, physiological processes, reproduction, evolution and adaptation to diverse environments. Biology of selected model organisms. Laboratories are linked to major questions in these key areas. 3 LEC, 1 LAB 194s ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 4 Biosphere structure and function, diversity of life and adaptation of organisms to biotic and abiotic environ ments. Topics include evolutionary theory, patterns and processes of evolution and diversification, interactions among organisms and their environments, models of ecosystems, research methods and effects of humans. 3 LEC, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 193 I95f,s TUTORIAL IN BIOLOGY 2 Partial course to accommodate transfer, advanced- placement or joint-enrollment students. Appropriate placement based on a student's background and needs. May be repeated for credit to fulfill prerequisites for advanced courses in the department. Prerequisite: Permission of the chair I96f BIOLOGY OF ANIMALS 2 Course for students in the post-baccalaureate premedical program or students majoring in departments other than biology who plan to attend professional school in the health sciences. Prerequisite or corequisite: 191 and permission of the instructor 215SU MARINE BIOLOGY 4 Ecological approach to the study of marine organisms as exemplified in temperate, semi-tropical and tropical environments. A three-week field course; dates to be determined. Limited to eight students. Prerequisite: 193 and permission of instructor 220f FIELD BOTANY AND SYSTEMATICS 4 Principles of describing patterns of plant diversity through taxonomic. phylogenetic and biogeographic approaches. Topics include methods of phylogenetic data collection and analysis, plant identification, biodiversity surveys and specimen collection, identification and preservation. Laboratory and field study of the regional flora. 3 LEC. 1 LAB Prerequisite: 194 Offered 2003-2004 and alternate years 225SU FOREST ECOLOGY 4 Study of forest ecosystems as exemplified in the Appalachian and Rocky Mountains. Topics include forest structure and function, biotic and abiotic factors shaping forests, effects of humans and conservation strategies. Three week course limited to 8 students. Prerequisite: 194 and permission of the instructor. 308 recommended For Environmental Studies minors: 108 and permission of the instructor Offered summer 2003 and alternate years 85 Acjnes Scott Collecjc Catalog 2003-2005 240S VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY n 309f Morphology of the vertebrate body and evolution of vertebrate groups. Comparative anatomy and histology. Includes dissection of selected animals. 3 LEC, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 194 270s INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY 4 Comparative anatomy, functional morphology, systematics. and evolution of major and minor invertebrate phyla to achieve an understanding of unity, 31OS diversity and evolution in these animals. Laboratory includes some fieldwork. 3 LEC, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 193 Offered 2003-2004 and alternate years 28of ANIMAL BEHAVIOR 4 Development, ecology and causation of animal behavior. Emphasis on comparative analysis of mechanisms underlying the production of species-specific behavior. 3 LEC, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 194 301s MICROBIOLOGY 4 3i5f Cell biology, metabolism, genetics and phylogeny of bacteria and archaea. Introduction to eul