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U N I IV E R S 1 I ^
Bulletin
1984 1985
Oglethorpe makes no distinction in its admissions policies or procedures
on grounds of age, sex, religion, race, color, natural origin, or physical handicap.
This bulletin is published by the Dean of the Faculty Oglethorpe
University. The information included in it is accurate as of the date of
publication, August, 1983. The listing of a course or program in this bulletin
does not, however, constitute a guarantee or contract that it will be offered
during the 1984-85 academic year.
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U N IIVERSITY
Bulletin
19841985
Table of Contents
University Calendar 3
TYadition and Purposes 4
History 9
Buildings and Grounds 13
Admissions 17
Financial Assistance 23
Finances 3 5
Student Life 40
Academic Regulations and Policies 49
The Curriculum 58
Division I The Humanities 68
Division II Social Studies 78
Division III Science 83
Division IV Education and Behavioral Sciences 93
Division V Economics and Business Administration 105
Division VI Graduate Studies in Early Childhood
and Middle Grades Education 113
Graduate Courses 119
Board of Tt-ustees 123
Board of Visitors 12 5
The Faculty 127
Administration 130
Index 136
Visitors
We welcome visitors to the campus throughout the year. Those without
appointments will find an administrative office open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. on weekdays. In addition, appointments are available on Saturday.
To be sure of seeing a particular officer, visitors are urged to make an
appointment in advance. All of the offices of the University can be reached
by calling Atlanta (Area Code 404), 261-1441, or (404) 233-6864 (Admissions
Office).
Accreditation
Oglethorpe is a fully accredited, four-year university of arts and sciences
under the standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
It is also approved for teacher education by the Georgia Department of
Education.
Calendar
Fall Semester, 1984
September 2
Opening of Residence Halls
September 3
Orientation and Testing for New Students
September 4
Registration for New Students
September 5
Registration for Returning Students
September 6
Beginning of Classes
September 12
Last Day to Add or Drop a Course
October 26
Mid-Term; Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with
a "W" Grade
November 22-23
Thanksgiving Holidays
December 17-22
Final Examinations
Spring Semester, 1985
lanuary 20
Residence Halls Open
Orientation and Testing for New Students
January 21
Registration
lanuary 22
Classes Begin
lanuary 28
Last Day to Add or Drop a Course
March 15
Mid-Term; Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with
a "W" Grade
Beginning of Spring Vacation (4 p.m.)
April 1
Resumption of Classes (8 a.m.)
May 13-18
Final Examinations
May 19
Commencement
May 1985 Mini-Session
May 21
May 22
lune 12
Final Registration Date
Beginning of Classes
End of Mini-Session
Summfer Evening Session, 1985
lune 7 Final Registration Date
lune 10 Beginning of Classes
August 14-15 End of Summer Evening Session
Summer Day Sessions, 1985
Session I, lune 17 Final Registration Date
June 18 Beginning of Classes
July 18 End of Summer Day Session 1
Session II, luly 19 Final Registration Date
luly 22 Beginning of Classes
August 16 End of Summer Day Session II
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N 1 iV E R S I T Y
Tradition and
Purpose
Oglethorpe derives its educational mission from an awareness and
appreciation of the University's heritage and from an analysis of the needs
of a rapidly changing society.
Tradition
Three main ideas or models of what higher education ought to be have
shaped American colleges and universities. The first is the model of the English
college, particularly in the form developed at Oxford and Cambridge in the
18th and 19th centuries. Most of the older institutions in the United States
were patterned on the English colleges of that period. Many observers have
concluded that this is the finest type of collegiate education produced by
Western civilization.
The second idea is that of the German university, especially of the 19th
century. This model, which has had enormous influence on American
universities, stresses professional education (as in medicine and law), graduate
study leading to the Ph.D. degree, and specialized research. The German
university idea was imported into the United States by Johns Hopkins and
other institutions in the last century and has left its mark on every college
and university in this country.
The third idea or model is that of the land-grant college, a uniquely
American institution created by the Morrill Act, passed by Congress in 1862.
This model emphasizes large-scale technical education and service to
agriculture and industry. It has contributed especially to education in such
fields as engineering and agriculture and has been the basis on which many
of the state universities have been built.
Oglethorpe University stands firmly in the tradition of the English college.
Established in 183 5 and named after General lames Edward Oglethorpe, the
founder of Georgia, the University was patterned on Corpus Christi College,
Oxford, General Oglethorpe's alma mater. It would be overstating the matter
to say that Oglethorpe University has been untouched by the other two
conceptions of higher education, but it has certainly been shaped principally
by the English tradition of collegiate education.
What are the distinctive features of that tradition? Hundreds of books
have been written on the subject, perhaps the most influential of which is
lohn Henry Newman's The Idea of a University, one of the great educational
classics. Briefly stated, four characteristics have made this kind of college
widely admired:
1) Colleges in the English tradition emphasize broad education for in-
telligent leadership. They believe that this is a more useful undergraduate
education for the able young person than technical training for a specific job.
2) Colleges such as Oglethorpe stress the basic academic competencies
reading, writing, speaking, and reasoning and the fundamental fields of
knowledge the arts and sciences. Many high schools and colleges neglect
these disciplines today, but they continue to be the essential tools of the
educated person,
3) Close relationships between teacher and student are indispensable
to this type of education. A teacher is much more than a conveyor of
information (the invention of the printing press made that notion of education
obsolete). Rather, the most important function of the teacher is to stimulate
intellectual activity in the student and to promote his development as a mature
person. Factory-like instruction, conducted in huge classes, is the very antithesis
of the English tradition.
4) A collegiate education is far more than simply "taking" courses. It
is a process of development in which campus leadership opportunities,
residential life, athletics, formal and informal social functions, aesthetic
experiences, and contact with students from other cultures, in addition to
classroom exercises, all have their proper place. Versatility and ability to lead
are important goals of this type of undergraduate education.
TWo other aspects of Oglethorpe's tradition were contributed by Philip
Weltner, president of the University from 1944 to 1953. Dr. Weltner viewed
education in the arts and sciences as entirely consistent with and, in fact, the
best kind of initial preparation for a career. In an essay entitled the "Oglethorpe
Idea ' he advocated an educational experience designed to forge the strongest
possible links between academic competencies and the skills needed in ones
career. He stressed that an Oglethorpe education should prepare the student
to make a life and to make a living. Secondly, Dr. Weltner articulated a con-
ception of Oglethorpe's role that has endured as a fundamental principle of
the University. Oglethorpe, he said, should strive to be . . . "a small college
which is superlatively good." Only at a small college with carefully selected
students and faculty, he believed, could young persons achieve their fullest
intellectual development through an intense dialogue with extraordinary
teachers. Thus, limited size and an emphasis on superior performance are
essential characteristics of Oglethorpe today.
Preparation for a Changing Society
The rapidly changing society in which we live places a premium on
adaptability. Persons in positions of leadership must be able to function
effectively in changing circumstances. Rigid specialization, with its training in
current practice, ill prepares a college graduate for responsibilities in such
a society. The broadly educated person, schooled in fundamental principles,
is better equipped to exercise leadership in a world that is being transformed
by high technology and new information. This point has been well made by
John Naisbitt in the first chapter of his notable book Megatrends. One of the
underlying trends he identifies in our society is that "we are moving from
the specialist who is soon obsolete to the generalist who can adapt." This
is the reason for Oglethorpe's emphasis on the preparation of the humane
generalist the kind of leader needed by a complex and changing society.
Purposes
In striving to combine excellence with a personalized approach in its
curriculum, campus life, and student activities, Oglethorpe seeks to reflect
this tradition and to produce graduates who display particular abilities, skills,
intellectual attitudes, and sensitivities. These attributes are seen as
indispensable to the educated person and as having been neglected in many
schools and colleges in recent years. They are:
1) The ability to comprehend English prose at an advanced level.
2) The ability to convey ideas in writing and in speech accurately,
grammatically, and persuasively.
3) Skill in reasoning logically about important matters.
4) An understanding of Western civilization and of the values and
principles that have shaped it.
5) A knowledge and appreciation of great literature, especially the great
literature of the English-speaking world.
6) An appreciation of great art and great music and some understanding
of why they are great.
7) An acquaintance with the methods of inquiry of mathematics and
science and with the results of the efforts of scientists to understand physical
and biological phenomena.
8) An understanding of the most thoughtful reflections on right and
wrong and an allegiance to principles of right conduct.
9) A basic knowledge of our economic and political systems and of
the psychological and sociological influences on human behavior.
10) A deeper grasp of one or more fields of knowledge organized
coherently as a major.
11) An inclination to continue ones learning after graduation from college
and skill in the use of books and other intellectual tools for that purpose.
12) The willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities of leadership
in public and private life. This includes skill in organizing the efforts of other
persons in behalf of worthy causes.
These are the educational goals that all Oglethorpe students are
expected to achieve, and the "core courses" are the principal means of doing
so. The student's major mentioned in 10) above may be pursued in a single
field, such as biology, economics, or English: or it may cut across two or more
traditional fields (an interdisciplinary or individually planned major). In addition
to majors in the arts and sciences the University offers professional programs
in business administration and teacher education, both of which are based
on an arts and sciences foundation.
The success of Oglethorpe alumni in their personal lives, in graduate
and professional schools, and in a wide variety of occupations attests to the
balance and the thoroughness of this curriculum.
Oglethorpe was chartered on December 21, 183 5, as a result of the
efforts of a group of Georgia Presbyterians. The founders named the new
college after General lames Edward Oglethorpe, the distinguished leader of
Georgia in its earliest days.
The University began operations on lanuary 1 , 1 838, at Midway, a small
town near Milledgeville, then the state capital, with 1 2 5 students and a faculty
of six.
For nearly three decades after its founding, Oglethorpe University grew
steadily in stature and influence. Its president during most of the time, Samuel
K. Talmage, provided gifted leadership and gathered about him a faculty of
unusual ability, at least two of whom would achieve national distinctions:
James Woodrow, an uncle of Woodrow Wilson and the first teacher in Georgia
to hold the Ph.D. degree, and Joseph LeConte, destined to acquire world
fame for his work in the field of geology.
Oglethorpe produced a steady stream of distinguished graduates during
the early years, the most famous being the poet Sidney Lanier. A member
of the class of 1860, Lanier is reported to have remarked that the greatest
intellectual impulse of his life came to him during his college days at Oglethorpe.
By the close of the 1850's, the institution had reached a new plateau
of financial stability and academic soundness, but its life and service were
suddenly cut short in the 1 860's as the University became a casualty of war.
Her students marched away to become Confederate soldiers: her endowment
was lost in Confederate bonds: her buildings were converted to barracks and
a hospital. Toward the end of the war General William T. Shermans army,
during its destructive march to the sea, visited the University but left the
property intact.
In 1866 an effort was made to revive Oglethorpe, first at Midway and
then by relocation in Atlanta. However, the ravages of war, together with
the disruptions of Reconstruction, presented obstacles too great to overcome,
and in 1872 Oglethorpe closed its doors again.
The next chapter of Oglethorpe's history begins with the determination
of Thornwell lacobs, a noted Presbyterian minister, to reestablish Oglethorpe.
He enlisted the support of Presbyterian churches throughout the South and
East and of influential individuals and groups in Atlanta. His vision materialized
in 1915 with the laying of the cornerstone of the first building (later named
Phoebe Hearst Memorial Hall) on the present campus. Oglethorpe alumni
from the classes of 1860 and 1861 were present for the historic ceremony,
thus linking the old Oglethorpe with the new.
Dr. lacobs was subsequently named president, serving in that capacity
until 1944. During that time the University grew in size and reputation.
Throughout the 1 920's the institution received substantial contributions from
individuals such as j. T. Lupton, Mrs. Robert I. Lowry, and William Randolph
Hearst, Sr. With these and other contributions several buildings were
constructed, including Lupton Hall, site of the present administration building:
Lowry Hall, the University's library: and Hearst Hall, which now serves as
a classroom facility.
Oglethorpe, under the leadership of Dr. lacobs, was soon recognized
as one of the South's most innovative educational institutions. In 1931, WITL,
one of the first campus radio stations in the United States, was established
at Oglethorpe. A few years later. Dr. lacobs began his work on "The Crypt
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of Civilization, " located in a vault in Phoebe Hearst Hall. This is a collection
of books and other objects representative of 20th Century America, which
is to remain sealed until the year 8113, when it will be opened for the benefit
of historians. The project was reported nationally and internationally and was
supported from its inception by the Scientific American. General David Sarnoff,
founder and Chairman of the Board of the Radio Corporation of America
(R.C.A.), spoke at the dedication of the Crypt in 1940.
Several other interesting projects began during the Jacobs administra-
tion, including an unsuccessful attempt to relocate the remains of General
lames Oglethorpe from England to the Oglethorpe campus. In the late 1930s
the "Exceptional Education Experiment" was instituted with the aim of adding
depth and meaning to the educational process for a group of carefully selected
students. The University received national attention in 1932, when President
Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke on the campus and received an honorary degree.
A new chapter opened in the history of Oglethorpe in 1 944 when Philip
Weltner assumed the presidency and, with a group of faculty associates,
including Gerhart Niemeyer, George Seward, and Wendell Brown, initiated
a new and exciting approach to undergraduate education called the
"Oglethorpe Idea." This concept was based on the conviction that education
should encompass the twin aims of making a life and making a living, and
toward these ends a program of studies was developed.
The University continued to make steady progress during the
presidencies of I. Whitney Bunting, Donald Wilson, Donald C. Agnew, and
Paul R. Beall. Throughout this period strong teachers were appointed, the
academic program was further developed, and there was a gradual expansion
of the size of the student body. Special mention should also be made of
George Seward, who contributed importantly to the educational development
of the University, as a longtime dean and an acting president.
The presidency changed hands once again in 1967, when Paul Kenneth
Vonk assumed office. Keeping pace with the growing demands of increased
enrollment. Dr. Vonk initiated a program of physical expansion unparalleled
in the University's long history. During his administration the following
buildings were completed; five men's dormitories Jacobs, Weltner, Alumni,
Oglethorpe, and Trustees; a beautiful university center; a women's dormitory,
Traer Hall; and a science center, Goslin Hall. In addition, all of the older
buildings were extensively remodeled, giving Oglethorpe an attractive campus
and an excellent physical plant.
Manning M. Pattillo, jr., was inaugurated in 1975 as Oglethorpe's twelfth
president. During his administration special emphasis has been placed on
liberal education as a rigorous intellectual experience and as preparation for
leadership. The expansion of Oglethorpe's program of continuing education,
the attraction of students from abroad, increasing selectivity in admissions,
and the acceleration of financial development are other areas that have
received particular attention.
Oglethorpe University has had a long and exciting history and has
produced more than its share of distinguished graduates in business, public
affairs, education, medicine, religion, law, and other fields. It looks forward
to an increasingly important role as one of the better private colleges in
its region.
The Presidents of the University
Carlyle Pollock Beman, 1836-1840
Samuel Kennedy T^image, 1841-1865
William M. Cunningham, 1869-1870
David Wills, 1870-1872
Thornwell Jacobs, 1913-1943
Philip Weltner, 1944-1953
James Whitney Bunting, 1953-195 5
Donald Wilson, 1956-1957
Donald Charles Agnew, 1958-1964
George Seward, Acting. 1964-1965
Paul Rensselaer Beall, 1965-1967
Paul Kenneth Vonk, 1967-1975
Manning Mason Pattillo, Jr., 1975-
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N I IV E R S 1 T Y
Buildings
and Grounds
Lx)wry Hall Library
Lx)wry Hall houses the University library. Among its outstanding features
are a variety of study areas, a large reading-reference room on the first floor,
and an outdoor reading patio. Individual student conference rooms are
available, as well as individual carrels in the book stack areas. The Library
of Congress classification system is used in an open stack arrangement,
allowing free access to users on all four floors. A variety of microform materials
are available.
The collection of over 186,500 items includes books, periodicals,
microforms, and audiovisual materials. More than 300 periodical subscriptions
provide a diversified range of current information. The R. L Dempsey Special
Collections room includes materials on lames Edward Oglethorpe and Georgia,
Sidney Lanier (an Oglethorpe alumnus), and other collections of autographed
books and unique volumes.
The Sears Collection of Children's Literature contains over 2,000 volumes
of children's books, which help support the graduate program of elementary
education. The library also subscribes to the ERIC (Educational Resources
Information Center) microfiche publications. The lapanese Collection consists
of books in the English language and other materials on lapanese history and
culture.
A browsing area contains a special collection of current books which
have general appeal. It also provides access to all new acquisitions before
they are dispersed into the classified subject sections.
The library is open seven days a week during the regular academic year.
On five days it is open day and evening.
The Emerson Student Center
The Emerson Student Center is the hub of campus life. It houses the
student lounges, television room, recreational facilities, snack bar, post office,
student activity offices, conference rooms, the cafeteria, and dining room.
Lupton Hall
Lupton Hall, built in 1920 and named in honor of |ohn Thomas Lupton,
was one of the three original buildings on the present Oglethorpe University
campus. It was renovated in 1973 and contains all administrative offices and
an auditorium with seating for 3 50 persons. The University Business Office
is located on the lower level of Lupton Hall; the office of the Dean, the Registrar,
and the Admissions Office are on the first floor: the Office of the President,
Dean of Administration, Dean of Students, Office of Counseling and Career
Development, Offices of Development, Public Relations, Alumni Affairs, and
two lecture halls are on the second floor. The Office of Financial Aid and faculty
offices of the Division of Business and Economics are on the third floor.
The original cast bell carillon in the Lupton tower has 42 bells which
chime the quarter hours and a daily afternoon concert.
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Phoebe Hearst Hall
Phoebe Hearst Hall was built in 1915 in the handsome neo-Gothic
architecture that dominates the Oglethorpe campus. The building is named
in honor of Phoebe Apperson Hearst, the mother of William Randolph Hearst, Sr.
It was renovated in the fall of 1972 for a classroom and faculty office
building. Most classes, with the exception of science and mathematics, are
held in this building which is located directly across from Lupton Hall.
Additional renovation for a student-faculty lounge and an expanded computer
center was completed in 1977. The University book store is located on the
lower level of the building.
The dominant feature of the building is the beautiful Great Hall, the site
of many traditional and historic events at Oglethorpe. Located on the ground
floor of the building is the much-publicized Crypt of Civilization. This capsule
was sealed on May 28, 1940, and is not to be opened until May 28, 8113.
Ck>slin Hall
Goslin Hall was completed in 1971 and houses the Division of Science.
Laboratories for biology chemistry and physics, and modern lecture halls are
located in the building. Goslin Hall was named in honor of Dr. Roy N. Goslin,
Professor Emeritus of Physics, for his many years of dedicated work for the
college and the nation. A new physics laboratory, made possible by a grant
from the Olin Foundation, was opened in 1979.
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Traer Hall
Built in 1969, TYaer Hall is a three-story women's residence which houses
168 students. Construction of the building was made possible through the
generosity of the late Wayne S. TVaer, Oglethorpe University alumnus of the
Class of 1928. These semi-private rooms open onto a central plaza courtyard.
As are all buildings on the Oglethorpe campus, TVaer Hall is completely
air-conditioned.
Ck)odman Hall
Goodman Hall was built in 1956 and renovated in 1970, when it was
transformed from a men's into a women's residence hall. The building contains
27 rooms and is used to house some lunior and Senior women. Private rooms
are available.
Men's Residence Hall Complex
Five men's residence halls are situated around the upper quadrangle.
TWo of the buildings were named for former Oglethorpe presidents. Dr. Philip
Weltner and Dr. Thornwell Jacobs. Constructed in 1968, these buildings were
refurbished in 1977. The three-story structures house all male resident students.
A $1.2 million redesign of the complex began in 1979.
Faith Hall
The Student Health Center is located on the upper level of Faith Hall,
together with art studios and lecture rooms. The lower level of Faith Hall houses
the maintenance facility. The building was renovated in 1972 to include
overnight facilities for students in the health center.
R. E. Dorough Field House
The Dorough Field House is the site of intercollegiate basketball,
intramural and recreational sports, and large campus gatherings such as
concerts and commencement exercises. Built in 1960, this structure underwent
major renovation in 1979. The building is named for the late R. E. Dorough,
a former Tt'ustee of the University.
Athletic Facilities
The most recent additions to the campus are a six-lane, all-weather reslite
track, and a new intramural field. These improvements provide modern facilities
for the soccer and track teams. The intramural football and softball teams
use the new facilities as well.
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Throughout its history, Oglethorpe has welcomed students from all
sections of this country, as well as from abroad, as candidates for degrees.
It is the policy of the Admissions Committee to select for admission to the
University those applicants who present the strongest evidence of purpose,
maturity scholastic ability, and probable success at Oglethorpe. In making
its judgments, the Committee considers the nature of students' high school
programs, their grades, the recommendations of their counselors and teachers,
and their scores on the SAT or the ACT. In recent years, the Admissions
Committee has become increasingly selective. Admission is competitive, and
the academic ability of the Oglethorpe student body is well above the average
for the region and the country.
Candidates for admission as freshmen must present a satisfactory high
school program. In addition, the student must submit satisfactory scores on
the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board
or the American College Testing Program Assessment (ACT).
It is to the applicant's advantage to take the American College Test or
the Scholastic Aptitude Test as early as possible during the senior year in
high school or earlier. Details concerning the program can be obtained from
high school counselors, or by writing the American College Testing Program,
P.O. Box 451, Iowa City Iowa 52240, or the College Entrance Examination
Board, Box 592, Princeton, New lersey 08540.
The Oglethorpe application form contains a list of the materials which
must be submitted by the applicant. No application will be considered and
acted upon until the items indicated have been received. Applications will
be considered in order of completion, and the applicant will be notified of
the decision of the Committee on Admissions as soon as action has been
taken.
Though the exact date will vary from semester to semester, generally
the deadline by which admissions will be closed will be announced by the
University.
Credit by Examination
There are two testing programs through which students may earn credit
or exemption for required or elective courses. These two programs are
described below. Any student who has questions about these examinations
should consult the Registrar. Up to 60 semester hours of credit will be accepted
through these programs.
College Level Examination Program CLEP
Within the testing program are two categories. The General Examinations
cover the areas of English Composition, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural
Science, and Social Science History. A maximum of 30 semester hours may
be earned with acceptable scores in the General Examination. Minimum
acceptable scores are 500 for each general area and 50 in each sub-total
category. The Subject Examinations are designed to measure knowledge in
a particular course. A minimum acceptable score of 50 in a subject examination
is required for credit.
Advanced Placement Program
The University invites and urges those students who have taken the
Advanced Placement examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board
to submit their scores for consideration toward college credit. The general
policy of Oglethorpe toward such scores is the following: Academic credit
will be given in the appropriate area to students presenting advanced place-
ment grades of 3, 4, or 5: neither credit nor exemption will be given for a
grade of 2; maximum credit to be allowed to any student for advanced place-
ment tests will be 30 semester hours.
Transfer Students
Applicants for transfer from other recognized institutions of higher
learning are welcome at Oglethorpe, provided they are in good standing at
the institution last attended. They are expected to follow regular admissions
procedures and will be notified of the decision of the Admissions Committee
in the regular way
The same information is required of the transfer student as for the
entering freshman, with the following exception:
High school records and test scores are not required of students
having more than one full year of transferable credit.
Transfer students must submit transcripts of all current and previous
college work. A separate official transcript from each college attended must
be received before any action will be taken on the application.
Oglethorpe University will accept as transfer credit courses comparable
to university courses which are applicable to a liberal arts or a science degree.
A two-year residence requirement is in effect but may be reduced to one year
by joint decision of the dean and the chairman of the division in which the
student will major. Therefore, two years of transfer work is the maximum given
without such decision, but up to three years of transfer work may be granted
With such decision. Acceptable work must be shown on an official transcript
and must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Transfer students on probation or exclusion from another institution will
not be accepted, with the following exception:
Students who have not been enrolled in any institution for five
years will be considered for admission by the Admission
Committee.
Tl-ansfer students having a GPA of less than 2.3 (on a 4.0 scale) will
automatically be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
Oglethorpe does not accept a "D" grade as transfer credit, unless a
student has graduated from an accredited junior college, or a "D" grade is
followed by a "C" grade or better in a normal sequence course (i.e.. General
Biology I and II).
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TVansfer students who have earned the Associate of Arts degree at an
accredited junior college will be awarded two years of credit. The remaining
two years of academic credit will be determined by the Dean of the Faculty
in consultation with the registrar, the appropriate department chairman, and
the student. Junior college graduates with strong academic records are
encouraged to apply for admission. All financial aid awards and scholarships
are open to transfer students as well as new freshmen.
Oglethorpe University will accept as many as 30 hours of United States
Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) credit. Students with at least six months active
military experience may be granted three hours credit for that experience.
Students who serve for two years or more may receive six hours credit.
Special and Transient Students
In addition to regular students, a limited number of special and transient
students will be accepted.
Special students are defined as those students not working toward a
degree at Oglethorpe. They are limited to a maximum of five courses (15
semester hours). Special students must meet the following requirements:
1. Five years since high school attendance.
2. High school graduate or successful passage of General Education
Development test.
If a special student completes 1 5 semester hours at Oglethorpe and
desires to continue, he will automatically be required to apply for change of
status to a degree-seeking student and be subject to the same requirements
as the degree-seeking student. Exception-:
Students already holding a bachelor's degree from an accredited
institution will not be required to change to degree-seeking
status unless they desire to work toward another degree at
Oglethorpe.
Students changing from special to regular status are subject to review
by the Admissions Committee.
Ti'ansient students may take any course offered by the university,
provided that they secure permission from their current institution certifying
that the institution will accept for transfer credit the academic work done by
the student at Oglethorpe. This permission is the responsibility of the transient
student.
A letter of good standing or a current transcript must be sent to the
admissions office before a transient student can be accepted.
Non-lVaditional Students
Admission to Oglethorpe is not restricted to recent high school graduates
and transfer students. The University attempts to fulfill its responsibility to
the entire community by offering admission to non-traditional students.
Students with a high school diploma, or its equivalent, who have not been
enrolled during the last five years are exempt from taking the traditional
entrance examinations. Also, those persons who have never completed their
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undergraduate degrees and wish to resume their study after an extended
absence are encouraged to apply.
Admission is offered in the fall, spring, and summer terms. Interviews
are required to determine the special needs of these students. Personal coun-
seling is available to avoid unnecessary difficulties and to promote the devel-
opment of the students. These students have individual plans according to
their needs and interests.
TWo special programs are offered for adults who desire to re-enter the
academic environment. One is a study skills workshop which includes the fol-
lowing topics: motivation for study, concentration and memory, time man-
agement, reading improvement, note-taking, and test-taking. The other
program is a seminar that covers topics like financial planning, personal
readjustment, child care, values clarification, goal setting, and personal
affirmation.
The University is able to offer admission to non-traditional students by
recognizing their strengths in enthusiasm, motivation, and maturity.
International Students
Admission to Oglethorpe is open to qualified students from all nations.
Students who are able to provide evidence of suitable academic background,
adequate financial resources, and seriousness of purpose are eligible to apply.
All students from nations where English is not the native language must
meet one of the following requirements to be considered for admission:
1. Complete level 108 from an ELS, inc. language center.
2. Score a minimum of 500 on the TOEFL.
3. Score 400 or more on the verbal section of the International
Scholastic Aptitude Test.
4. Have a combined 2.30 GPA with no grade below a "C" in two
English composition courses from an AACRAO accredited
college or university
All international students' secondary school credentials are subject to
the acceptable criteria stated from their individual country in the AACRAO
world education series, governed by the National Council on the Evaluation
of Foreign Educational Credentials, 1717 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20036.
All students from nations where English is the native language must have
one of the following to be considered for admission:
1. A combined SAT score of 900, with at least 400 on the verbal
section.
2. An ACT score of at least 21.
3. Above average scores on the "O" level or 'A" level examinations
in British system schools or their equivalent in Northern Ireland
or Scotland.
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Application Procedure
All correspondence concerning admission should be addressed to the
Office of Admissions, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Georgia 30319. After
receiving the application form, the applicant should complete and return it
with an application fee of $20.
Entering freshmen must also submit the following: letter of reference
from a high school counselor or teacher; official transcript of high school work;
and SAT or ACT scores. Transfer students must submit the completed
application form with the $20 application fee, plus the following: letter of good
standing from the dean of the college or registrar previously attended; official
transcript of each college attended; a high school transcript and test scores
if less than one full year of college work has been completed.
When a student has completed the application process, the Director of
Admissions and the Admissions Committee will review the application. Within
two weeks, the applicant will be notified of the committee's decision. If
accepted, the student will be required to submit an enrollment deposit to
reserve accommodations for the appropriate term. Dormitory students submit
a deposit of $200; commuters $100. While the deposit is not refundable, it
is applicable toward tuition fees.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Office of
Admissions (404) 261-1441 or (404) 233-6864.
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Financial Assistance
Programs
Oglethorpe University provides students with an opportunity to obtain
financial assistance for part of their educational expenses. The Financial Aid
Form (FAF) is the comnnon form by which students may apply for all campus-
based programs (National Direct Student Loans, Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grants, College Work-Study) and at the same time, apply for the
Pell Grant (Basic Educational Opportunity Grant) and the Georgia Incentive
Scholarship if a resident, in completing the Financial Aid Form, the student
will receive an acknowledgement from College Scholarship Service and his
Student Aid Report for the Pell Grant Program. When the report is received.
it should be forwarded to the Director of Financial Aid. Students may receive
several types of aid to complete their "package" of financial assistance.
A financial aid package may include assistance from any one or more
of the following sources:
Pell Grant (Basic Educational Opportunity Grant) is a federal aid
program intended to be the floor in financial assistance. Eligibility is based
upon a family's financial resources and a rationing formula published by the
government. Applications for this program may be obtained from the Office
of Financial Aid or from a high school guidance office. This aid is administered
in the form of non-repayable grants.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) do not require
repayment. The size of the grant depends on the need of the individual
recipient. To qualify for an SEOG, a student must be enrolled or accepted
for enrollment, and must be capable of maintaining normal progress toward
the achievement of a degree. Application for these funds is made by filing
a Financial Aid Form.
National Direct Student Loans (NDSL), are long-term, low-cost educa-
tional loans to students who have demonstrated need for such assistance.
No interest is charged and repayment is deferred while the borrower continues
as a half-time student, interest is charged at a five per cent annual rate be-
ginning six months after the borrower's education is terminated. These loans
are available to students who show a demonstrated financial need through
the Financial Aid Form. Students electing to serve in the Peace Corps, a vol-
unteer under Title 1 - Part A of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act, a full-
time volunteer in a similar tax-exempt organization or in the Armed Forces
of the United States may be exempt from interest charges and repayment
for three years. Cancellation benefits may be received by teaching in "poverty"
areas that are designated by the U.S. Commissioner of Education, for teaching
handicapped children, and for teaching in Head Start Programs.
College Work-Study Program (CWSP) permits a student to earn part
of the educational expenses. The earnings from this program and other
financial aid cannot exceed the student's financial need. Students eligible for
this program work part-time on the Oglethorpe campus.
Georgia Incentive Scholarship (GIS), as defined by the Georgia Student
Finance Authority is a "program created by an act of the 1974 Georgia General
Assembly in order to establish a program of need-based scholarships for
qualified Georgia residents to enable them to attend eligible post-secondary
institutions of their choice within the state." The scholarship awards are de-
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signed to provide only a portion of the student's resources in financing the
total cost of post-secondary education.
Georgia TUition Equalization Grant (GTEG) is available for Georgia
residents who attend full-time and seek their degree at Oglethorpe. The
program was established by an Act of the 1971 Georgia General Assembly
The Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority defines the program in
this way: "The purpose of the Act is to provide tuition assistance to Georgia
resident students who are desirous of pursuing their higher education goals
in a private Georgia college or university but find the financial cost prohibitive
due primarily to high tuition of these educational institutions in comparison
to public schools which are branches of the University System of Georgia."
All students must complete a yearly application to verify their eligibility for
the grant. In the 1983-84 school year, this grant was $700 per academic year.
Financial need is not a factor in determining eligibility A separate application
is required.
Guaranteed Student Loans (GSL) and Federally Insured Student Loans
(FISL) are long-term loans available through banks, credit unions, and other
lending institutions. Students desiring to seek a loan in this manner should
consult with the Director of Financial Aid for additional information. A student
must earn 30 semester hours each 12 months in order to continue to receive
this loan.
Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) are relatively long-
term loans available through banks, credit unions, and other lending
institutions. Parents desiring to seek a loan from this program should consult
with the Office of Financial Aid for additional information.
Oglethorpe Scholars Award (OSA) are awarded in amounts of $500 to
$2000. For freshmen, these awards are based on the applicant's aptitude test
scores (SAT or ACT). For upperclassmen and transfer students, these awards
are based on the cumulative, grade-point average of the applicant. Participation
in activities, leadership, citizenship, and potential for success constitute
important criteria for awarding these scholarships. The OSA is unique in that
scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit rather than need and are made
available to a great many more students than traditional scholarship programs.
Presidential Scholarships provide a stipend as high as 80 per cent of
tuition for the four years of undergraduate study. To receive this award, a
candidate must rank in the top 1 per cent of his graduating class, have achieved
a combined score of at least 1200 on the SAT or a composite score of 28
on the ACT, and have demonstrated superior leadership qualities in secondary
school. These scholarships are awarded by the President of the University
upon the nomination by the Director of Admissions and with the unqualified
recommendation of the candidate's secondary school.
TV Cobb Educational Foundation Scholarship Program. Only students
who are residents of Georgia and who have completed at least one year of
"B" quality or higher work in an accredited college are eligible to apply for
TV Cobb Scholarships. No applications from undergraduate students who are
married will be considered. The Faculty Scholarship Committee makes
recommendations for these scholarships each year.
Dual-degree students in art and engineering will not be allowed to extend
Oglethorpe scholarship and funds to other institutions after fall semester, 1982.
Additional information may be secured from the Office of Financial Aid.
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Eligibility
Applicants for a Pell Grant, National Direct Student Loan, Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, College Work-Study Guaranteed Student Loan
or Parent Loan must meet the following criteria:
1. Student must be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident.
2. Be enrolled on at least half-time basis (6 hours) in a regular degree-
seeking program.
3. Student must maintain "satisfactory progress" in the course of study.
Satisfactory progress means that a student must earn 24 semester hours each
12 months in order to continue receiving financial aid. Part-time students must
complete 75 per cent of the hours for which they register.
In addition, students must remain in good standing. The following
standards are used to determine good standing:
Number of Hours Completed Grade-Point Average
0-35 1.5
36-65 1.75
66 and above 2.0
A student determined by the Director of Financial Aid not to be meeting
these standards will not receive financial assistance. However, a determination
may be withheld for a semester if illness, injury or disability can be proven
to be factors contributing directly to the student's poor performance.
Students not making satisfactory progress may re-establish eligibility
when they have earned the required 24 hours and obtained the respective
cumulative grade-point average. All applicants who re-establish their eligibility
must have an appointment with the Director of Financial Aid prior to receiving
financial aid again.
4. Students may not be in default on a student loan or obligated to pay
a refund on a previous federal program.
5. Establish financial need by filing a Financial Aid Form.
6. Be an undergraduate student who has not previously received a
Bachelor's degree. Graduate students may apply for financial aid from the
National Direct Student Loan or the College Work-Study Programs.
7. Applicants may not be a member of a religious community society,
or order who by direction of his/her community society or order is pursuing
a course of study at Oglethorpe, and who receives support and maintenance
from his community, society, or order.
Payment of Awards
All awards, except College Work-Study earnings, are disbursed to students
by means of a direct credit to their account. Each semester transfer is
dependent upon final approval of the Director of Financial Aid. Each student
must acknowledge receipt of the awards prior to their being credited to a
student's account.
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Application Procedure
The application procedure for the Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant, National Direct Student Loan, and College Work-Study
Program is as follows:
1. Apply and be admitted as a regular student.
2. File a Financial Aid Form (FAF) no later than May 1, indicating that
Oglethorpe University should receive a copy.
3. Upon receipt of the Student Aid Report for the Pell Grant Program,
send it to the Office of Financial Aid.
4. Upon receipt of an official award letter, students must notify the Office
of Financial Aid of their plans for enrollment and reserve accommodations
by submitting their advance deposit.
Students applying for the Georgia Incentive Scholarship submit a
separate application which may be obtained from a high school counselor
or the Office of Financial Aid. Students applying for the Oglethorpe Scholars
Award should request an application from the Office of Financial Aid. The
application procedure for all other assistance programs may be determined
by contacting the Office of Financial Aid.
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Renewal of Awards
Renewal applications for all programs are available from the Office of
Financial Aid. Students must meet the eligibility requirements indicated above
and file the appropriate applications for each program. Deadline for receipt
of a completed financial aid file is May 1. Applicants whose files become
complete after this time will be considered based upon availability of funds.
Applicants for renewal of Georgia TUition Equalization Grants must be
filed no later than the last day to register for each semester.
Renewal of the Presidential Scholarship is based on (I) completion of
30 semester hours per regular academic year with at least 3.2 grade-point
average, (2) leadership in one or more extracurricular activities, and 1 3) a record
of exemplary conduct.
Renewal of the Oglethorpe Scholars Award is based upon the applicant's
accumulated grade-point average and participation in extracurricular activities.
A renewal applicant must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average
for a merit award and must have earned 30 hours during the preceding
academic year.
A student who fails to meet the published criteria for reasons beyond
his control may request special permission, through appeal, to attend summer
school to meet the specified criteria. Withdrawal to maintain a grade-point
average is an insufficient reason for appeal.
Endowed Scholarships
Oglethorpe offers special awards in recognition of outstanding achieve-
ment. Students need not apply for these scholarships as all applicants are
considered for these awards.
The Ivan Allen Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by a grant
from The Allen Foundation, Inc., of Atlanta, in memory of Ivan Allen, Sr., who
was a Ti'ustee of the University for many years and General Chairman of the
first major fund-raising campaign. The Ivan Allen family and Foundation are
long time benefactors of the University. Ivan Allen Scholars are to be from
the Southeast and have at least a 3.2 average and leadership ability, as well
as financial need.
The Earl Blackwell Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Earl
Blackwell, distinguished publisher, playwright, author, and founder of Celebrity
Services, Inc., headquartered in New York. The scholarship is awarded to
deserving students with special interest in English and the performing arts.
Mr. Blackwell is a 1929 graduate of the University
The Allen A. and Mamie B. Chappell Endowed Scholarship is awarded
annually based upon academic achievement. This award is made possible
through the generosity of the late Allen A. Chappel, a long-time Ttustee of
the University.
The Dondi Cobb Endowed Scholarship is in memory of Dondi Cobb
who was a student at Oglethorpe during the 1976-77 academic year. The award
is given to a student who has an interest in athletics and who is a freshman
or sophomore in his first year at Oglethorpe.
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Michael Archangel Corvasce Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund has
been established by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Michael Corvasce of Hauppauge,
New York, and friends in memory of Michael Archangel Corvasce. Class of
1979. The scholarship recipient will be selected annually from the three pre-
medical students who have the highest cumulative grade-point average through
their junior years and plan to attend an American medical school. This
scholarship, which perpetuates Michael Archangel Corvasce's interest in
Oglethorpe and medicine, will take into consideration the moral character of
the candidates as well as their academic qualifications.
The Estelle Anderson Crouch Endowed Scholarship is the first of three
scholarships given by Mr. John W. Crouch, Class of 1929. These scholarships
are awarded annually without regard to financial need to students who have
achieved high academic standards.
The Katherine Shepard Crouch Endowed Scholarship is a scholarship
given in memory of Mrs. Crouch by Mr. |ohn W. Crouch and is awarded annually
based upon academic achievement.
The Cammie Lee Stow Kendrick Crouch Endowed Scholarship, the third
scholarship endowed by Mr. Crouch, is awarded annually based upon
academic achievement, in honor of his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Crouch were
classmates at Oglethorpe and graduates in the Class of 1929. Mr. Crouch is
a member of the Board of Trustees.
The Ernst & Whinney Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by
gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Murray D. Wood of Atlanta, and Ernst & Whinney of
Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Wood is a Vice-Chairman and Southeastern Regional Di-
rector of Ernst & Whinney. He is a TVustee of the University and General
Chairman of the Campaign for Excellence. Scholarship preference will be given
to superior students who are majoring in accounting.
The Charles A. Frueauff Endowed Scholarship Fund, established by
grants from the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation of New York. Scholarship
preference will be given to able and deserving students from middle-income
families who do not qualify for governmental assistance. The criteria for
selection also include academic ability and leadership potential.
The Lu Thomasson Garrett Annual and Endowed Scholarship Fund
has been established in honor of Lu Thomasson Garrett, Class of 1952, and
a Tl-ustee of the University. Preference will be given to students who meet
the criteria for an Oglethorpe Merit Award for Scholarship and are majoring
in Business Administration or pursuing pre-law studies.
The Georgia Power Company Endowed Scholarship Fund was estab-
lished by a grant from the Georgia Power Company, of Atlanta. The Fund will
provide scholarship support for able and deserving students from Georgia.
Georgia Power Scholars are to have at least a 3.2 average and leadership ability,
as well as financial need.
The Lenora and Alfred Glancy Endowed Scholarship Fund was estab-
lished by a grant from the Lenora and Alfred Glancy Foundation of Atlanta.
Scholarship preference will be given to able and deserving students from the
Southeast. The criteria for selection include academic ability, leadership poten-
tial, and financial need.
The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually
to a deserving student who has attained exceptional academic achievement.
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The William Randolph Hearst Foundation, New York, established the endow-
ment to provide this scholarship in honor of Mr. Hearst, one of the bene-
factors of Oglethorpe University.
The Anna Rebecca Harwell Hill and Frances Grace Harwell Endowed
Scholarship is a scholarship endowed by the late Mrs. Hill, an Oglethorpe
graduate with the Class of 1930, and is awarded annually to a student who
has met the requirements of the Oglethorpe Merit Awards for Scholarship
Program.
The Harold Hirsch Endowed Scholarship Fund For Non-Traditional
Students was established by a grant from The Harold Hirsch Scholarship Fund
of Atlanta. The Fund provides scholarship assistance for degree-seeking
students in the evening program. Harold Hirsch Scholars are to have at least
a 3.0 average and leadership ability, as well as financial need.
The George A. Holloway, Sr., Endowed Scholarship Fund was estab-
lished by a bequest from the estate of the late Dr. George A. Holloway, Sr.,
a physician and a graduate of the class of 1928. The Scholarship will be
awarded each year to an outstanding and deserving student who is preparing
to enter the field of medicine.
The Ira Jarrell Endowed Scholarship was established in May 197 5, to
honor the late Dr. Jarrell, former Superintendent of Atlanta Schools and an
Oglethorpe graduate. It is awarded annually in the fall to a new student who
is a graduate of an Atlanta public high school and who is studying in the field
of teacher education. Should there be no eligible applicant, the award may
be made to an Atlanta high school graduate in any field, or the University
may award the scholarship to any worthy high school graduate requiring
assistance while working in the field of teacher education.
The Elliece Johnson Endowed Memorial Scholarship, endowed by the
late Mrs. Ead Crafts in memory of her sister, is awarded to a woman student
who best exemplifies the highest ideals of a teacher. The award is made to
a student majoring in education and the humanities and is based on financial
need, academic standing, and dedication of purpose.
The Ray M. and Mary Elizabeth Lee Endowed Scholarship Fund has
been established by the Ray M. and Mary Elizabeth jjee Foundation of Atlanta.
Scholarship assistance will be provided for able and deserving students from
the Southeast who have at least a 3.2 average and leadership ability as well
as financial need. The Fund was established to perpetuate the interest in higher
education of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee.
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The Lowry Memorial Scholarship is an endowed scholarship awarded
annually to a student who has maintained a 3.3 cumulative grade-point average
and is a full-time student.
The Virgil W. and Virginia C. Milton Endowed Scholarship Fund was
established through the gifts of their five children. Mr. Milton was a 1929
graduate of Oglethorpe University and a former chairman of the Board of
TYustees. He received an Honorary Doctor of Commerce degree from
Oglethorpe in 197 5. The annual award is based on the applicant's financial
need, academic achievement, and leadership ability
The National Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship was established
in 1971 by the Association's Board of Directors. The scholarship is awarded
annually to an Oglethorpe student based upon financial need, scholarship,
and qualities of leadership.
The Dr. Keiichi Nishimura Endowed Scholarship Fund of International
Students was established by his family in memory of Dr. Keiichi Nishimura,
a Methodist minister who served in the slum areas of Tokyo for over 50 years.
These scholarships, the first for international students at Oglethorpe, will be
awarded to able and deserving international students and are based on
financial need, academic achievement, and leadership potential. One of Dr.
Nishimura's sons, Kei, is an Oglethorpe graduate. Class of 1970; and another
son. Ken, is Professor of Philosophy at the University.
The Oglethorpe Christian Endowed Scholarship Fund was established
by a grant from an Atlanta foundation which wishes to remain anonymous.
The Fund has also received grants from the Akers Foundation, Inc., of Gastonia,
North Carolina; the Clark and Ruby Baker Foundation of Atlanta; and the Mary
and E. P Rogers Foundation of Atlanta. Recipients must be legal residents
of Georgia and have graduated from Georgia high schools. High school
applicants must rank in the top quarter of their high school classes and have
Scholastic Aptitude Test scores of 1100 or more; upperclassmen must have
a college average of 3.0. Applicants must submit a statement from a local
minister attesting to their religious commitment, active involvement in local
church. Christian character, and promise of Christian leadership and service.
Applicants will be interviewed by the Oglethorpe Christian Scholarship
Committee.
The E. Rivers and Una Rivers Endowed Fund was established by the
late Mrs. Una S. Rivers to provide scholarship funds for deserving students
who qualify for the Oglethorpe Merit Awards for Scholarship Program.
The J. Mack Robinson Endowed Scholarship was established by Atlanta
businessman J. Mack Robinson. It is awarded to a deserving student who mets
the general qualifications of the Oglethorpe Merit Awards for Scholarship
Program. Preference is given to students majoring in Business Administration.
The Steve and )eanne Schmidt Endowed Scholarship is awarded
annually to an outstanding student based upon high academic achievement
and leadership in student affairs. This endowed award is made possible through
the generosity of Mr and Mrs. Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt, Class of 1940, is Chairman
of the Board of Ti-ustees. Mrs. Schmidt is a graduate of the Class of 1942.
The United Technologies Corporation Endowed Scholarship Fund was
established by a grant from United Technologies Corporation, Hartford, Con-
necticut. The Fund provides scholarship support for able and deserving
students who are majoring in science or pursuing a pre-engineering program.
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United Technologies Scholars are to have at least a 3.2 average and leadership
ability, as well as financial need.
The L. W. "Lefty" and Frances E. Willis Endowed Scholarship Fund
has been established by the family of the late L. W. "Lefty" Willis, Class of
192 5. Preference will be given to outstanding students who are pursuing a
pre-engineering program. In addition to academic achievement, leadership
ability and financial need are also considered in making the awards.
The David, Helen, and Marian Woodward Endowed Scholarship Fund
was established by grants from the David, Helen, and Marian Woodward Fund
of Atlanta, it provides assistance to students who meet the criteria for an
Oglethorpe Merit Award for Scholarship. The award is based upon superior
academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need.
Annual Scholarships
The Barbanel Annual Scholarships are provided through the generosity
of Mr. and Mrs. Sid M. Barbanel (Anne Mathias) of West Columbia, Texas,
members of the Class of 1960. The scholarship awards are based upon financial
need and satisfactory progress in a course of study and are for a rising junior
and senior at the University. Mr. Barbanel is a member of Oglethorpe's Board
of Visitors.
The Lu Thomasson Garrett Annual and Endowed Scholarship Fund
has been established in honor of Lu Thomasson Garrett, Class of 1952, and
a Trustee of the University. Preference will be given to students who meet
the criteria for an Oglethorpe Merit Award for Scholarship and are majoring
in Business Administration or pursuing Pre-Law studies.
Georgia Federal Savings Scholarship is awarded annually to an entering
freshman. Candidates must graduate from accredited high schools in Georgia;
must enter the University in the same year as their graduation from high school;
and must pursue courses in either business or industrial management.
Applicants must have applied for financial assistance; have been admitted
to the University; and demonstrate academic excellence for the past 3'/2 years
of high school work and rank in the upper 2 5 per cent of their high school
class. The award is provided by Georgia Federal Savings and Loan Association,
of Atlanta.
The Elizabeth B. Kercher Annual Scholarship is awarded each year to
a deserving student in the Division of Science and Mathematics. This schol-
arship is funded by Mrs. Elizabeth B. Kercher of T^mpa, Florida, a long-time
friend of the University.
The North DeKalb Rotary Club "Pop" Crow Scholarship Fund provides
an annual scholarship to a student who meets the requirements for the
Oglethorpe Merit Award for Scholarship program. Professor L. "Pop" Crow
was a faculty member at Oglethorpe and founder of the North DeKalb Rotary
Club.
The Richard H. Pretz Memorial Music Scholarship is an annual award
for applied lessons in music. The scholarship is provided by Mrs. Richard H.
Pretz of Atlanta, a member of the Board of Visitors of the University in memory
of her husband, Richard H. Pretz.
The j. Mack Robinson Annual Leadership Awards are provided by Mr.
Robinson of Atlanta, a benefactor of the University, for students who have
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demonstrated outstanding leadership in their high school or college activities.
These awards recognize both academic excellence and leadership capabilities.
Shell Companies Foundation of Houston, Texas, has made a five-year
grant commitment to the University for faculty development and student as-
sistance. An annual award of $500 is available to outstanding students in the
areas of science and mathematics.
The TRW Annual Scholarship is awarded to a deserving student. The
award is based on exceptional performance at the University. The Scholarship
is funded by TRW Information Services Division of Orange, California, and
Atlanta, Georgia.
Student Emergency Loan Funds
The Olivia Luck King Student Loan Fund provides short-term loans to
enrolled students. The fund was established in memory of Mrs. King by her
husband, Mr. C. H. King of Marietta, Georgia. Mrs. King was a member of the
class of 1942, and Mr. King received his Master's degree from Oglethorpe
in 1936.
The David N. and Lutie P. Landers Revolving Loan Fund provides short-
term loans for needy and deserving students. The fund was established by
bequest from the estates of Mr. and Mrs. Landers of Atlanta.
The Timothy P. Tassopoulos Endowed Student Loan Fund was estab-
lished by Mr. S. Truett Cathy, President of Chick-fil-A, Inc., in honor of Timothy
P Tassopoulos, Class of 1981. These short-term loans will be made interest
free to needy students who are in good standing in the University.
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ROTC Reserve Officers Training Corps
Oglethorpe University has made arrangements for students to participate
in the Navy ROTC program at Georgia Institute of Technology and the Army
ROTC program at Georgia State University, TWelve hours of ROTC may be used
as elective credit towards a degree. Each ROTC branch offers scholarship
programs of two, three, and four years. Additional information may be obtained
from the Dean of Students Office.
Leadership Scholarships
Leadership Scholarships are available to students with superior academic
ability and special talents in important fields of extracurricular activity. The
program will include such activities as debating and public speaking;
publications, both journalistic and literary; elective office, including student
government; choral performance; social service; and athletics. A fundamental
aim of Oglethorpe University is to prepare students for leadership roles in
society. One way of promoting this purpose is to give special recognition to
students who demonstrate leadership capabilities as undergraduates.
Scholarships in amounts up to full tuition and room and board are awarded
to superior students with good character and leadership capability who can
contribute significantly to one of the fields of extracurricular activity. The
individual amounts of these awards vary. It is the intent of this program to
provide the difference between the amount of other assistance, if any, and
the annual cost of attending Oglethorpe. Students must be nominated by
members of the faculty or staff in order to be considered for an award.
Recipients of funds from this program will be expected to maintain
specified levels of academic achievement and to continue to make significant
contributions to their respective activities. Each award is for one year, but
can be renewed on the basis of an annual evaluation of academic and other
performance by the Director of Financial Aid.
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Fees and Costs
The fees, costs, and dates listed below are for 1983-84. The fees for
1984-85 will be determined in October and will be approximately 10 per cent
higher.
The tuition charged by Oglethorpe University represents only 71 per
cent of the actual expense of educating each student, the balance coming
from endowment income, gifts, and other sources. Thus, every Oglethorpe
undergraduate is the beneficiary of a hidden scholarship. At the same time,
75 per cent of the students are awarded additional financial assistance in the
form of scholarships, grants, and loans from private, governmental, or
institutional sources.
The tuition is $2,24 5 per semester. Room and board is $1,2 30 per
semester. Students who desire single rooms are assessed an additional $240
per semester in all residence halls except Tl'aer Hall, Trustees Hall, and Alumni
Hall, in these, the single room charge is an additional $290 per semester.
The tuition of $2,245 is applicable to all students taking 12-16 semester
hours. These are classified as full-time students. Students taking less than 12
hours are referred to the section on Part-Time Fees on page 37. Students taking
more than 16 hours during a semester are charged $7 5 for each additional
hour. Payment of tuition and fees is due two weeks prior to Registration Day
each semester. Failure to make the necessary payments will result in the
cancellation of the student's registration. Students receiving financial aid are
required to pay the difference between the amount of their aid and the amount
due by the deadline. Students and parents desiring to pay expenses in
installments should contact their lending, institutions or other sources such
as Tuition Plan, Inc., or EFI-Fund Management. New students who require on-
campus housing for the fall term are required to submit an advance deposit
of $200. New commuting students are required to submit an advance deposit
of $100. Such deposits are not refundable. However, one-half of the deposit
is credited to the student's account for the fall term. The other half is credited
to the account for the spring term.
Upon payment of the room and board fees, each student is covered
by a basic Health and Accident policy. Full-time students residing off-campus
may purchase this insurance for $48 per year. In addition, any student covered
by the basic policy may purchase the Major Medical Plan for $20 a year.
International students, students participating in any intercollegiate sport, and
students participating in intramural football or basketball are required to have
this major medical coverage or its equivalent.
in addition to tuition and room and board charges, students may be
required to subscribe to the following:
i, DAMAGE DEPOSIT A $100 damage deposit is required of all boarding
students. The damage deposit is refundable at the end of the academic year
after any charge for damages is deducted. Room keys and other college
property must be returned and the required checkout procedure completed
prior to issuance of damage deposit refunds. This deposit is payable at fall
registration. Students who begin in the spring term must also pay the $100
damage deposit.
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2. GRADUATING SENIOR; Graduation fee of $40. The following lists the
total payments for certain student classifications: (Fees for 1984-85 will be
approximately 10 per cent higher than those listed below).
3. LABORATORY FEE; A $20 fee is assessed for each laboratory course
taken.
Full-time, on-campus student:
Fall, 1983 Spring, 1984
Tuition $2,245 Tliition $2,245
Room & Board 1,230 Room & Board 1,230
Damage Deposit 100 Damage Deposit
Major Medical (optional) . . 15 Major Medical (optional). ...
Advance Deposit 100 Advance Deposit 100
Full-time commuting student:
Fall, 1983 Tuition $2,245 Spring, 1984 TUition $2,245
Advance Deposit 50 Advance Deposit 50
These schedules do not include the extra cost of single rooms, books
(approximately $200 per year), or travel and personal expense. All fees are
subject to change.
Part-Time Fees
Fees for 1984-85 will be approximately 10 per cent higher than that listed
below.
Students enrolled part-time in day classes during the fall or spring
semesters will be charged $470 per three semester hour course. This rate
is applicable to those students taking 1 1 semester hours or less. Students taking
12 to 16 hours are classified full-time.
Evening School Fees
Fees for 1984-85 will be approximately 10 per cent higher than that listed
below.
Students who are enrolled as evening school students will be charged
$2 50 per three semester hour course. To qualify for this special tuition rate,
a student must take all courses in the evening. The rate for four-hour lab
courses is $33 5 plus a $20 laboratory fee.
Summer School Fees
Fees for 1984-85 will be approximately 10 per cent higher than those
listed below.
All students enrolled in Summer School will be assessed $270 per three
semester hour course. The rate for four-hour lab courses is $270.
Students desiring residence hall and food service accommodations are
charged $410 per five-week session for a double room, $480 per five-week
session for a single room. These fees are for both room and board.
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Withdrawal, Drop/Add
Students who find it necessary to drop courses or add courses must
secure a drop/add form in the Registrar's Office. The form is the only means
by which students may change their enrollment. A drop/add form must be
completed in the Registrar's Office during the drop/add week. After the
drop/add period, the professor must approve the change in schedule. The
professor may issue one of the following grades: withdraw passing (W),
withdraw failing (WF), or may refuse to approve a drop, in order to receive
a refund, the student must officially drop the class by the end of the twentieth
class day. No refund will be processed until classes have ceased for the
semester in progress.
Students should note that any change of academic schedule must be
cleared by the Registrar's Office. The date the change is received in the
Registrar's Office will be the official date for the change.
If a student misses six consecutive classes in any course, the instructor
will notify the Registrar's Office and it will be assumed that the student has
unofficially withdrawn from the course. This does not eliminate the
responsibility stated above concerning the official withdrawal policy The
student may receive the grade of withdrawal passing, withdrawal failing, or
failure due to excessive absences. This policy has direct implications for
students receiving benefits from the Veterans Administration and other federal
agencies as these agencies must be notified when a student misses six
consecutive classes. This will result in an automatic decrease in payments to
the student. Reinstatement in a course is at the discretion of the instructor.
If a student must withdraw from the University, an official withdrawal
form must be obtained from the Registrar. The Dean of the Faculty and the
Director of Financial Aid must sign the withdrawal form. The date the
completed withdrawal form is submitted to the Registrar will be the official
date for withdrawal.
Refunds
The establishment of a refund policy is based on the University's
commitment to a fair and equitable refund of tuition and other charges
assessed. While the University advances this policy it should not be interpreted
as a policy of convenience for students to take lightly their responsibility and
their commitment to the University The University has demonstrated a
commitment by admitting and providing the necessary programs for all
students and feels the student must also demonstrate a commitment in their
academic program.
Since insurance coverage begins on the payment date and the fee is
not retained by the University it will not be refunded after registration day.
A $100 fee will be retained by Oglethorpe as a processing fee when a student
withdraws; all other fees except the advance deposit (i.e., tuition, room and
board) are subject to the refund schedule.
The date which will be used for calculation of a refund for withdrawal
or drop/add will be the date on which the Registrar receives the official form
signed by all required personnel. All students must follow the procedures for
withdrawal and drop/add in order to receive a refund. Students are reminded
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that all changes in their academic program must be cleared through the
Registrar; and arrangement with a professor will not be recognized as an official
change of schedule.
All tuition refund requests will be processed at the conclusion of the
fourth week of classes. Payment will take a minimum of two weeks, but will
be no longer than 40 days.
In the following schedules, "class day" means any day during which the
University conducts classes.
Refund Schedule for
Withdrawals from the University
Before 1st class day 100%
By the end of the 7th class day 75%
By the end of the 14th class day 50%
By the end of the 20th class day 2 5%
Refund Schedule for Changes in Schedule
Changes in schedule by the end of the 7th class day 100%
Changes in schedule by the end of the 10th class day 75%
Changes in schedule by the end of the 16th class day 50%
Changes in schedule by the end of the 20th class day 2 5%
In order to administer the refund policy equitably, there will be no
exceptions.
Damage deposit refunds will be processed once each semester for
students and will be mailed on an announced day from the Business Office.
No refund will be processed until classes have ceased for the semester in
progress.
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lethorpe
U N IIVERSITY
Student Life
Leadership Development
Oglethorpe University seeks to prepare its students for roles of leader-
ship in society. At Oglethorpe, specific educational experiences are planned
to help the student acquire the skills of leadership.
Education for leadership must be based on the essential academic
competencies reading, writing, speaking, and reasoning. Though widely neg-
lected today at all levels of education, these are the prerequisites for effec-
tive leadership. They are the marks of an educated person. Oglethorpe insists
that its students achieve advanced proficiency in these skills, in addition, stu-
dents are offered specific preparation in the arts of leadership. Such arts
include an appreciation of constructive values, the setting of goals, public
speaking, human relations, and organizational skills.
This philosophy presents an excellent opportunity for the able young
person who is striving for a significant life, including leadership in the improve-
ment of our community and our society.
Orientation - Freshman Seminar
Oglethorpe University wishes to provide each student with the oppor-
tunity to make a successful adjustment to college life. Because we take pride
in our tradition of close personal relationships, we have organized an orien-
tation program to provide these relationships, as well as much needed infor-
mation about the University
The program has been developed to assist students through small group
experiences. Information is disseminated which acquaints the student with
the academic program and the extracurricular life of the campus community
Thorough understanding of the advising system, the registration process,
library use, class offerings, and study demands is sought. Alternatives for self
expression outside the classroom are also presented to the new student.
To supplement the student's experience, a Freshman Seminar is held
during the first semester. Topics discussed during these sessions will meet
the needs of the developing student and will help the student assimilate his
college experiences. Freshman students, having completed the orientation
program and the series of seminars, will be better prepared to understand
and appreciate their educational development.
Student Reponsibility
All students of the University are expected to maintain the highest stan-
dards of moral conduct and to respect the privacy and property of others.
Students are expected to display at all times public and private behavior which
is not disruptive of campus life or the community. A student is considered
to be a representative of the university community on and off campus.
Individuals who do not desire to accept either this view of the University's
responsibilities or live by its regulations should not apply to the University
for admission. Accepted students who demonstrate an unwillingness to meet
these standards will be dismissed from the University.
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student Government
The Oglethorpe University Student Association, consisting of the
President, Vice-President, Secretary, TYeasurer, and Parliamentarian of O.S.A.,
and the Presidents of the four classes, is the guiding and governing
organization of student life at the University. Meetings are held regularly and
notices posted. All students are urged to attend. Additional information may
be obtained from O.S.A., Box 4 58, 3000 Woodrow Way Atlanta, Georgia 30319.
Student Activities
Valuable educational experiences may be gained through active partici-
pation in approved campus activities and organizations. All students are
encouraged to participate in one or more organizations to the extent that
such involvement does not deter them from high academic achievement.
Students are especially encouraged to join professional organizations
associated with their interests and goals. The value of a students participation
is a major consideration in determining scholarships.
Accounting Club
Adventure Club & Outdoor Society
Alpha Chi-National Academic
Honorary
Alpha Phi Omega-National
Service Fraternity
Alpha Psi Omega-Drama
Honorary
Beta Omicron Sigma-
Business Honorary
Black Student Caucus
Catholic Student Organization
Digression-Science Fiction Club
English Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Freshman Honor Society-
Local Scholastic Honorary
Haganah, Jewish Student
Association
International Club
Karate Club
Oglethorpe Christian Fellowship
Oglethorpe "O" Club
Varsity Letter Winners
Oglethorpe Players-
Dramatic Society
Omicron Delta Kappa-
Leadership, Scholarship and
Service Honorary
Phi Alpha Theta-National
History Honorary
Politics and Pre-Law
Association
Psychology and Sociology Club
Rudd-Social Organization
Sigma Zeta-National
Science Honorary
Stormy Petrel-Student
Newspaper
Student Affiliates of the
American Chemical Society
Student Education
Association-Professional
Education Association
Thalian Society-
Philosophical Organization
Toastmasters Club
Tower-Literary Magazine
The University Singers
Yamacraw-Student Yearbook
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Fraternities and Sororities
University social fraternities were re-instituted at Oglethorpe in 1967;
sororities followed in 1968. At present three fraternities and two sororities
contribute to the Greek system at Oglethorpe.
The three fraternities are Chi Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and Kappa Alpha.
The national sororities are Chi Omega and Delta Zeta.
These social organizations contribute substantially to the spiritual and
social betterment of the individual and develop college into a richer, fuller
experience. Membership in these organizations is voluntary and subject to
regulations established by the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Council,
and the Dean of Students.
Athletic Policy
At Oglethorpe University the students who participate in intercollegiate
competition are considered to be students first and athletes second. All
students engaged in athletics must satisfy the same academic requirements
as other students. There are no scholarships which are based solely or primarily
on the athletic ability of the student. However, Oglethorpe provides a program
of Leadership Scholarships and Merit Awards which are described in another
section of this bulletin. Many students who are interested in sports and are
superior academically can qualify for these forms of assistance.
Athletics
Oglethorpe University offers intercollegiate competition in basketball,
cross country, soccer, tennis and track for men; and in cross country, tennis,
track and volleyball for women.
In addition to the intercollegiate competition, a well-rounded program
of intramural sports is offered and has strong participation by the student
body. Men and women participate in flag football, tennis, volleyball, basketball,
and Softball.
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Cooperative Education/Internships
Beginning in their sophomore year, students can further refine their
career plans through Cooperative Education and Internship work experiences.
These programs provide practical experience which complements the
academic program. Besides giving students an opportunity to gain marketable
work experience, they are also given the opportunity to test the reality of their
career decisions.
Cooperative Education and internship experiences are available to
students in all academic programs. Opportunities can be arranged in business,
government, education, social services, and health care institutions.
Counseling
The Counseling Service at Oglethorpe provides confidential, professional
assistance to students experiencing psychological or social problems. Though
academic advising is the responsibility of individually assigned faculty mentors,
students encountering unusual academic difficulties may wish to consult a
counselor regarding possible contributing factors. Assistance in developing
effective study skills is also available both in special workshops and, if needed,
in individual conferences. Psychological tests are sometimes utilized in
coniunction with the counseling process when circumstances indicate that
these would be helpful.
Career Development
ideally, the career decision-making process should begin as soon as a
student enters college. Students are provided opportunities to talk with
counselors and to explore various careers, utilizing our Career Library. A four-
year program of career development is available to interested students. The
program provides guidance with career decisions and specific job preparation.
Vocational interest inventories are also available and are frequently used as
a part of a highly individualized process of career counseling. The objective
is to have students become their own experts in formulating career plans that
will be compatible with their academic pursuits. This kind of planning insures
students maximum future employability.
Placement Center
The Placement Center provides career and placement counseling, plus
on-going programs in personal job search strategies, communication skills,
resume preparation, and interviewing skills and techniques. Local and national
businesses, industry, and public service agencies recruit through the Center
each year. A Career Newsletter announcing job openings, plus current and
relevant career information, is published semimonthly. An extensive Career
Library is maintained, containing current resource material and company in-
formation from firms and agencies as well as graduate school information.
The Placement Center also provides services to students needing part-time
employment through its Student Employment Center.
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opportunities in Atlanta
The Oglethorpe campus is located eight miles north of downtown
Atlanta. This proximity to the Souths greatest city offers Oglethorpe students
many cultural advantages. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs during
the fall and winter months in the Memorial Arts Center. The Atlanta Ballet
Company schedules performances from November through March. Both The
Theatre of the Stars and the Alliance Theatre Company present productions
of contemporary and classical plays. These are only illustrative of the wide
range of cultural opportunities offered by Atlanta. Student discounts are
available for many performances.
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Housing
The residence halls are available to all full-time day students. There are
five men's residence halls and two women's halls. Each complex has a Resident
Director and a staff of student Resident Assistants.
All students living in the residence halls are required to participate in
the University meal plan. Meals are served in the University Center. Nineteen
meals are served each week. No breakfast is served on Saturday or Sunday.
Instead a brunch is served from mid-morning until early afternoon. The evening
meal is also served on these days. Meal tickets are issued at registration.
Health Service
All resident students subscribe to a Basic Student Accident and Sickness
Insurance Plan provided by the University. Full-time students living off campus
may purchase this insurance. In addition, any student covered under the Basic
Policy may purchase an optional Major Medical Plan for an additional charge.
The University maintains a small health center staffed by a registered
nurse. The health center operates on a regular schedule and provides basic
first aid service and limited medical assistance for students.
A physician visits the health center twice a week to make general diag-
nosis and treatment. In the event additional or major medical care is required,
the student patient will be referred to medical specialists and hospitals in the
area with which the health service maintains a working relationship.
When it is determined that a student's physical or emotional health is
detrimental to his academic studies, group-living situation, or other relation-
ships at the University or in the community, the student will be requested
to withdraw. Readmission to the University will be contingent upon acceptable
verification that the student is ready to return. The final decision will rest with
the University.
' O Boole
The "O" Book is the student handbook of Oglethorpe University. It
contains thorough information on the history, customs, traditional events, and
services of the University, as well as all University regulations. This publication
provides all the necessary information about the University which will aid each
student in adjusting to college life.
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Honors
Each year a number of awards and prizes are given to the students.
Annong thenn are the following:
The Donald C. Agnew Award For Distinguished Service: This award
is presented annually by the Oglethorpe Student Association and chosen by
that body to honor the person who, in their opinion, has given distinguished
service to the University, Dr, Agnew served as President of Oglethorpe
University from 1957 to 1964.
The Faculty Scholarship Award: This is made annually to the male
student with the highest scholastic average in his junior and senior years.
The Sally Hull Weltner Award for Scholarship: This is presented each
year by the Oglethorpe University Woman's Club to the woman student with
the highest scholastic record in her junior and senior years.
The James Edward Oglethorpe Awards: Commonly called the
"Oglethorpe Cups," these are presented annually to the man and woman in
the graduating class who have been the leaders in both scholarship and service
at Oglethorpe University.
The David Hesse Memorial Award: This award is made annually to the
outstanding student participating in a varsity sport.
The Parker Law Prize: This is an annual award made to that member
of the class in Business Law who has shown the greatest progress.
The Omicron Delta Kappa Freshman Award: This award is made by
Omicron Delta Kappa to that student in the freshman class who most fully
exemplifies the ideals of this organization.
The Brinker Award: This award is presented by Reverend Albert I. Brinker
in memory of his son and daughter, Albert Ian Brinker, Jr., and Sally Stone
Brinker, to the student having the highest achievement in the courses of
philosophy and religion.
The Yamacraw Awards: These are designed to recognize students who
are outstanding members of the Oglethorpe community: eight of these awards
are given on the basis of spirit, participation, academic achievement, and ful-
fillment of the ideals of an Oglethorpe education.
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities: This honor is given
in recognition of the merit and accomplishments of students who are formally
recommended by a committee of students, faculty, and administrators, and
who meet the requirements of the publication WAo's WAo Among Students in
American Colleges and Universities.
The MacConnell Award: This award is presented by the sophomore class
to the senior who, in the judgement of the class, has participated in many
phases of campus life without having received full recognition.
The Chemical Rubber Publishing Awards: These are given each year
to those students who demonstrate outstanding achievements in the various
freshman science courses.
The Players' Awards: These awards are presented to those members
of the student body who show excellence in the field of drama.
The Brown Award: This award is presented to the individual who is not
a member of the Players but who has done the most for the Players during
the year.
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Kappa Alpha Golden Apple Award: This is the award presented annually
by Kappa Alpha to the faculty member whom the students elect as most
outstanding.
The Alpha Chi Award: This is an annual award made to that member
of the student body who best exemplifies the ideals of Alpha Chi in scholarship,
leadership, character, and service.
The Sidney Lanier Poetry Award: This award is given yearly to the
student, or students, submitting mature and excellent poetry.
The Alpha Phi Omega Award: This award is presented by Alpha Phi
Omega Fraternity to the student, faculty, or staff member who best exemplifies
the organization's three-fold purposes of leadership, friendship, and service.
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U N IIVERSITY
Academic Regulations
and Policies
Registration
New students select courses in consultation with a faculty adviser to
whom they are assigned on their initial registration day. Schedule planning
and course selection for following semesters are accomplished during pre-
registration week. Students should make appointments to consult with their
academic advisers during preregistration. Summer schedules are planned
during preregistration week in the spring semester.
The day prior to the first day of classes is the official registration day
Every student must go through the various stations of the registration process
on that day Those who have preregistered will be able to pick up a copy of
their course schedule at the first station of registration and thereby bypass
the station at which proposed course schedules are computer processed by
Registrar's Office personnel. All other stations must be completed by pre-
registered students.
Academic Advising
Each student consults with a member of the faculty in preparing course
schedules, discussing post-graduation plans, and inquiring about any other
academic matter. A student's adviser or "mentor" is assigned at the time of
the student's initial enrollment. The faculty adviser is each student's primary
point of contact with the University.
To change advisers a student must complete the following procedural
steps:
1) Ask the proposed "new" faculty adviser for permission to be added
to the faculty member's advisee list.
2) Ask the current adviser to send your student file to the faculty
member who has agreed to be your new adviser.
3) Ascertain that the new adviser has received your file and has sent
an Adviser Change notice to the Registrar's Office.
This is the only method for changing one's academic adviser.
Attendance
Regular attendance at class sessions, laboratories, examinations, and
official University convocations is an obligation which all students are expected
to fulfill.
Faculty members set specific attendance policies in their course syllabi.
Grading
Faculty members report letter grades for students at the end of each
semester. These grades become part of the students official record. Once
entered, a grade may not be changed except by means of an officially executed
Change of Grade form.
A student's cumulative grade-point average (GPA) is calculated by di-
viding the number of semester hours of work the student has attempted into
the total number of quality points earned.
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The letter grades used at 0{
glethorpe
are defined as
follows:
Quality
Numerical
Grade
Meaning
Points
Equivalent
A
Superior
4
90-100
B
Good
3
80-89
C
Satisfactory
2
70-79
D
Passing
1
60-69
F
Failure
Below 60
FA
Failure: Excessive Absences*
W
Withdrew**
WF
I
Withdrew Failing*
Incomplete***
S
Satisfactory****
u
Unsatisfactory*
AU
Audit (no credit)
Notes: * Grade has same impact as an "F" on the grade-point average
(GPA).
** Grade has no impact on the GPA; no credit awarded.
* * * Grade has same impact as an "F" on the GPA; an "I" changes
to an "F" unless the remaining required work is completed
satisfactorily and the grade is changed by the instructor
before the end of the following semester.
**** Grade has no impact on the GPA; credit is awarded.
Only work completed at Oglethorpe is reflected in the Oglethorpe GPA.
Dean's List
Students who earn a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher
carrying 14 semester hours or more are enrolled on the Dean's Academic
Honors List.
Graduation Requirements
To earn an undergraduate degree from the University the following
requirements must be met:
1) Completion of 120 semester hours of course credit, with an
Oglethorpe cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher.
2) Completion at Oglethorpe of the 60 semester hours of course credit
immediately preceding graduation (except by special permission by
the Dean of the Faculty and the chairman of the division in which
the student is majoring).
3) Satisfaction of core requirements (see p. 59) and major field require-
ments (see appropriate disciplinary headings for descriptions).
4) Submission of an application for graduation to the Registrar's Office
during the semester or session preceding the graduation at which
the degree is to be awarded.
5) Satisfaction of all financial and other obligations to the University and
payment of a diploma fee.
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6) Receipt of formal faculty approval for graduation.
Master of Arts degree candidates are referred to the Division VI section of
this bulletin for a description of degree requirennents.
Good Standing, Probation and
Academic Dismissal
To be in good standing students must achieve the cumulative grade-point
averages specified below in relation to the number of semester hours they
have completed.
Cumulative GPA Required
Semester Hours Completed for Good Standing
0-35 1.5
36-65 1.75
66 and above 2.0
Students who fail to achieve good standing are placed on probation.
Students who are on probation for two consecutive semesters are subject
to dismissal from the University for academic reasons.
New students, freshmen or transfer students, who do not pass even one
course during their first semester at Oglethorpe are dismissed.
Students who have been dismissed for academic reasons may be
readmitted after an absence of one spring or fall semester upon petition to
the Dean of the Faculty. Students readmitted by petition must achieve good
standing by the end of their second semester as readmitted students or be
dismissed permanently.
Degrees
Oglethorpe offers four degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science,
Bachelor of Business Administration, and Master of Arts in Education. For
the Bachelor of Arts degree majors are offered in the following areas; American
Studies, Business Administration and Behavioral Sciences, Economics,
Education (Early Childhood, Middle Grades, and Secondary with concentra-
tions available in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies), English,
General Studies, History International Studies, Philosophy, Political Studies,
Psychology, and Sociology For the Bachelor of Science degree, majors are
offered in the following fields: Biology Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and
Medical Technology For the Bachelor of Business Administration degree,
majors are offered in Accounting, Business Administration, and Economics.
Under certain conditions it is also possible for a student to receive a
degree from Oglethorpe under "Professional Option." Through this arrange-
ment and in accord with regulations of the University the student may transfer
to an accredited professional institution such as law school, dental school,
or medical school at the end of the junior year and then, after one year
in the professional school, receive a degree from Oglethorpe. Students inter-
ested in this possibility should consult with their advisers to make certain that
all conditions are met.
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Degrees With Honors
Degrees with honors are awarded as follows: For a cumulative average
of 3.5, the degree cum laude: for a cumulative average 3.7, the degree magna
cum. laude: for a cumulative average of 3.9, the degree summa cum laude. To be
eligible for graduation with honors, a student must complete the last 60
semester hours of work at Oglethorpe.
Student Classification
For administrative and other official and extra-official pruposes, students
are classified according to the number of semester hours successfully com-
pleted. Classification is as follows: to 30 hours freshman; 31 to 60 hours
sophomore; 61 to 90 hours junior; 91 hours and above senior.
Normal Academic Load
A normal academic program at Oglethorpe consists of no less than four
courses each semester, but generally five courses are taken, giving the student
a total of 12 to 16 semester hours each term. Regular students in the day
classes are expected to carry a normal load and to pay for a full schedule
of courses. Students other than transient and night students taking a reduced
load will pay the rate published by the University.
Withdrawal from the University
Students who wish to withdraw from the University during a semester
are asked to complete the appropriate form, which is available at the Registrar's
Office. The grade "W" or "WF" will be assigned for courses in progress,
depending upon the student's academic progress in those courses.
Withdrawal from a Course
The grade "W" or "WF" is assigned to a student who withdraws from
a course (turns in a properly executed withdrawal form at the Registrars Office)
from the conclusion of drop and add period through midterm or the middle
of a mini or summer session. After that time the grade "W" is assigned only
in the case of a prolonged illness (physician's letter must be submitted directly
to the Registrar's Office) or withdrawal from the University.
In the case of an emergency departure from the campus as a result of
which withdrawal forms have not been executed, the Registrar's Office verifies
that the student has left campus as a result of an emergency and notifies
instructors. Instructors may elect to assign a "W" in such a case even if it occurs
after midterm or midsession.
A student who withdraws from the University after midterm or the middle
of a mini or summer session is assigned the grade "W" or "WF" in courses
depending upon the student's academic progress in those courses.
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Repetition of Courses
Courses taken originally during the fall 1983 semester and thereafter
may be repeated only if an unsatisfactory grade (D, F, FA, or WF) was received
in the course. Courses taken prior to the fall 1983 semester may be repeated
regardless of the grade received originally.
For a repeated course, the higher of the two grades received in the course
is calculated into the student's cumulative grade-point average. However, be-
ginning in the fall 1984 semester, all grades received in a given course are
calculated into the student's cumulative grade-point average.
Policy on Academic Fraud
Definitions
Cheating on Examinations
1) The unauthorized use of notes, texts, or other such materials during
an examination,
2) Copying another person's work or participation in such an effort,
3) An attempt or participation in an attempt to fulfill the requirements
of a course with work other than one's original work for that course.
Students have the responsibility of avoiding participation in cheating
incidents by doing their own work, taking precautions against others
copying their work, and in general neither giving nor receiving aid.
Plagiarism
Misrepresenting someone else's words, ideas, data, or original research as
one's own. In general failing to footnote or otherwise acknowledge the
source of such work. One has the responsibility of avoiding plagiarism by
taking adequate notes on reference materials used in the preparation of
reports, papers, and other coursework. The instructor decides if there is
substantial and convincing evidence that an incident of willful and flagrant
plagiarism has occurred.
Penalties for Academic Fraud
If the instructor believes that there is substantial and convincing evidence
that an incident of academic fraud has occurred, the student is assigned
an "F" in the relevant course and the instructor delivers written notification
to the Dean of the Faculty of such action. The Dean of the Faculty informs
the student by letter that the student is suspended from the University for
the next full semester. Students may not register for summer session courses
at Oglethorpe while suspended. Coursework taken at another college during
the period of suspension is not acceptable as transfer credit at Oglethorpe.
A student suspended for academic fraud may not take part in any University
activities nor frequent the campus.
Upon notification of suspension the student may request a review of the
evidence of academic fraud by an ad hoc Evidence Review Committee
composed of:
1) Dean of the Faculty.
2) The student's academic adviser.
3) T\vo faculty members appointed by the Dean of the Faculty.
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4) Three students selected by the president of the Olgethorpe Student
Association, (in the absence of the president, the vice-president shall
select the students.)
The Evidence Review Comnnittee's task is to decide whether the evidence
of academic fraud is convincing enough to constitute proof beyond a
reasonable doubt of a violation.
The second academic fraud offense will result in the student's expulsion.
Again, the student may ask. an ad hoc Evidence Review Committee to decide
whether the evidence presented constitutes proof beyond a reasonable
doubt of a violation.
Access to Students Records
To comply with the Family Educational and Privacy Act of 1974, com-
monly called the Buckley Amendment, Oglethorpe University informs students
of their rights under this act in the student handbook, The "O" Book. Three
basic rights are covered by this act: (1) The student's right to have access to
personal records, (2) the right of a hearing to challenge the content of a record,
and (3) the right to withhold or give consent for the release of identifying data.
Additional information may be obtained from The "O" Book and from the Dean
of the Faculty.
Semester System
Oglethorpe University operates under the semester system during the
academic year. TWo summer sessions and an evening session constitute the
summer schedule.
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Division of Continuing Education
The University's Division of Continuing Education offers a variety of edu-
cational opportunities to adults in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Included
are credit courses in the liberal arts and business, non-credit courses, and
educational experiences designed to meet the specific needs of employers
of organizations and members of vocational groups.
EveningWeekend Degree Program
An evening-weekend credit program serves two groups: those wishing
to take a limited number of courses for special purposes and those who desire
to earn baccalaureate degrees. Degree programs are offered in Accounting,
Business Administration, Economics, and General Studies. Classes meet two
nights a week (Monday and Wednesday, Tuesday and Thursday) and on
Saturday mornings. The academic year is divided into three full terms fall,
spring and summer and an abbreviated term in May To qualify for the special
tuition rates offered evening-weekend students a student must take all courses
in the evening or on Saturdays.
Non-Credit Course Program
The Division of Continuing Education serves as the University's
community service arm as it provides non-credit courses for adults. Carefully
planned courses meet varying educational needs of adults living in the
University's area. Classes meet on weekday evenings in fall, winter and spring
terms.
Human Resource Development
Ti'aining needs of business, industry, government, and vocational groups
in the north Atlanta area are met through individually designed seminars,
workshops, and conferences. Emphasis is placed on training for managers,
with a Certificate in Management awarded to individuals who complete the
prescribed course of study.
Additional information is available from Dean of Continuing Education
at (404) 233-6662.
Organization
Oglethorpe's curriculum is arranged in six general divisions: Humanities:
Social Studies; Science: Education and Behavioral Sciences; Economics and
Business Administration; and Graduate Studies.
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Academic areas included within each are the following:
Division I: The Humanities
Art
English
Literature
Foreign Languages
Music
Philosophy
Religion
Division II: Social Studies
History
Political Studies
Division ill: Science
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Physics
Division IV: Education and
Behavioral Sciences
Early Childhood Education
Middle Grades Education
Secondary Education
Psychology
Sociology
Social Work
Division V: Economics and
Business Administration
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
Division VI: Graduate
M.A. Early Childhood and
Middle Grades Education
Interdisciplinary Offerings
American Studies
Business Administration and
Behavioral Sciences
International Studies
Physical Fitness
Under the semester system, the curriculum offers courses of three and four
hours credit. A full-time student carries a normal academic load of five courses
during each term.
A minimum of 120 hours (or their equivalent for transfer students) is
necessary for graduation. Some programs may require additional credit. A
core program, as described below, is required of all four-year students.
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Core Program
At Oglethorpe University, each student is required to complete a cohesive
program of courses. It is the opinion of the faculty that these courses are
essential to a well-rounded undergraduate course of study. Some institutions
have distribution requirements. That is, students are required to take a certain
number of credit hours in each department. However, it is our belief that this
"cafeteria notion" of course selection is less successful in providing essential
knowledge and skills than is the planned and cohesive core which is required
at Oglethorpe.
In addition, it continues to be University policy to provide instruction
of the highest quality in the core courses. No graduate assistants are used.
The courses are taught by well-trained faculty members. It is not unusual to
find a large percentage of these courses taught by senior members of the
faculty.
The following is the core program, listed in the approximate suggested
sequence for completion.
Course # Course Title
CI 1 1 Freshman Seminar
CI 21 English Composition I (or appropriate course(s) via placement)
C122 English Composition II
C211 Western Civilization I
C212 Western Civilization II
C330 College Mathematics (or appropriate course(s) via placement)
C222 Introduction to Political Studies
C462 Introduction to Psychology
C47I Introduction to Sociology
CI61 Introduction to Philosophy
CI 3 1 Music Appreciation OR
CI81 Art Appreciation
C3 5 1 Physical Science OR a laboratory course in Physics or Chemistry
OR Principles of Science I
C52I Introduction to Economics
Social Studies Requirements (One of the Following)
2221 Modern World
2223 Constitutional Law
2224 International Relations
3215 American History to 1865
3216 American History Since 1865
Literature Requirement (TWo of the following, after completion of CI 2 2)
2121 Western World Literature: The Classics through the Renaissance
2122 Western World Literature: The Enlightenment to the Present
2123 English Literature: The Middle Ages and the Renaissance
2124 English Literature: The 17th and 18th Centuries
2125 English Literature: The Novel
2126 English Literature: The Romantics and the Victorians
2127 American Literature: The Puritans to Realism
2128 American Literature: The 20th Century
C3 52 Biological Science OR Biology I or II
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Courses of Study
In the following section, the courses are listed numerically by area within
their respective Divisions. Each course is designated by a four-digit number.
The first digit indicates the course level. (For example: freshman is 1; sopho-
more, 2 etc.) The second and the third digits designate the discipline. Each
level of offerings assumes the earlier completion of necessary prerequisites.
The number of hours refers to the semester hours credit per term allowed
for the course. The designation "3 plus 3 " or "4 plus 4" indicates that the
course carries six or eight semester hours of credit, respectively, for two
semesters of work.
Major Programs
Upon entering Oglethorpe University each student is assigned a faculty
adviser who assists with the preparation of the student's academic program.
Responsibility, however, for taking the requisite core and major courses rests
exclusively with the student. A student may declare a major at any time during
the freshman or sophomore year by filing the appropriate form with the
Registrar's Office. Changes of major must also be submitted to the Dean of
the Faculty for approval. Each student must declare a major before completing
60 semester hours.
In addition to the required core program, most of the majors include
three levels of courses: those prescribed for the major, directed electives rec-
ommended as immediately related to the major, and free electives allowed
to enable each student to widen his intellectual interests. Variations of each
program are possible, according to the particular needs of the student and
the regulations of each division. Major programs are offered in the following
areas:
Accounting History
American Studies Individually Planned
Biology Major
Business Administration International Studies
Business Administration and Mathematics
Behavioral Science Medical Technology
Chemistry Philosophy
Economics Physics
Education-Early Childhood Political Studies
Education-Middle Grades Psychology
Education-Secondary Sociology
English Sociology-Social Work
Dual Degree Program in Art
Students seeking a broadly based educational experience involving the
types of programs generally found at a liberal arts college as well as the
specialized training offered by a professional college may consider a dual
degree opportunity. Oglethorpe University and The Atlanta College of Art
offer a joint program for students interested in a career in the visual arts. In
this program, the student enrolls at Oglethorpe for two years, completes 60
60
semester hours of work, including the core requirements, and then enrolls
at The Atlanta College of Art for approximately three years.
The student is required to complete three credit hours in Art
Appreciation and at least six credit hours in Art Studio electives at Oglethorpe.
In addition, the student completes six credit hours in second semester
Foundation Design at The Atlanta College of Art, preferably during the fourth
semester at Oglethorpe. (This requirement or an equal substitute must be met
before the student is enrolled for Introductory Studio classes at ACA.)
Upon successful completion of all of the core requirements plus the
aforementioned art electives, the student enrolls at The Atlanta College of
Art and completes 78 credit hours in Introductory and Advanced Studio and
12 credit hours in Art History electives.
Upon completion of the joint program, the student receives the degree
of Bachelor of Arts from Oglethorpe and the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts
from The Atlanta College of Art. Students participating in the dual degree
program must meet the entrance requirements of both institutions.
Dual Degree Program in Engineering
Oglethorpe is associated with the Georgia Institute of Technology and
Auburn University in combined programs of liberal arts and engineering. The
programs require the student to complete three years at Oglethorpe University
and the final two years at one of the engineering schools. The three years
at Oglethorpe include general education courses and prescribed courses in
mathematics and the physical sciences. The two years of technical education
require the completion of courses in one of the branches of engineering.
The recommendation of the engineering advisory committee at the end
of the three years of liberal arts studies is sufficient to guarantee the student's
admission to the engineering programs. In this combined plan, the two degrees
which are awarded upon the successful completion of the program are the
degree of Bachelor of Arts by Oglethorpe University and the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Engineering by the engineering school. Because the
pre-engineering schools are slightly different, the student is well advised to
consult early and frequently with the members of the engineering advisory
committee.
Individually Planned Majors
An individually planned major must include the following: completion
of core requirements; completion of 120 semester hours, completion of a
coherent sequence of courses including at least 18 semester hours in one
discipline and 12 semester hours in another discipline (in the first category
no more than two courses may be core requirements, and in the second
category only one may be a core requirement); and completion of at least
36 semester hours in courses designated as advanced courses.
Among the programs comprehended by this major are pre-law, pre-
medicine, pre-seminary, pre-professional health studies. The degree awarded
is the Bachelor of Arts.
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Pre-Medical/Pre-Professional Health Studies
Programs can be designed in the individually planned major that will
provide a student with appropriate background for admission to professional
schools of medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy veterinary medicine,
nursing, physical therapy and other allied health fields. Specific course require-
ments for admission to the professional schools vary both with the individual
school and with the particular program, and students should plan their
Oglethorpe courses with the aim of fulfilling the specific admission require-
ments of the program they seek to enter. Summaries of the admission
requirements are given in various publications available from the faculty in
Oglethorpe's Science Division. Pre-medical students, for example, should con-
sult the annual packet of the Medical College Admission Test published by
the Association of American Medical Colleges. The Oglethorpe science faculty
members are prepared to assist the student in contacting professional schools.
Students should endeavor to do this early in their course work at Oglethorpe
and, in no case, later than their second semester of studies. This will enable
the student and the faculty adviser to design the proper sequence of courses
and to establish an appropriate time frame for completion of requirements.
All schools of professional health science recognize the importance of
a broad educational background. A coordinated program which includes
extensive study in the natural sciences and mathematics, development of com-
munication skills, and serious exploration of the social sciences and humanities
is most desirable. First year courses should generally include General Biology
I and II, General Chemistry I and II, English Composition I and II, and
appropriate mathematics courses; courses in subsequent years are chosen
to fulfill the student's specific needs.
The professional option is available to highly qualified students seeking
admission to appropriately accredited colleges of medicine, dentistry and vet-
erinary medicine. This option allows students to enter their respective
professional schools at the end of their junior year. Credit is awarded at
Oglethorpe for the academic credit earned during the first year of professional
school. In allied health fields, successful completion of work in an accredited
program and a minimum of 60 semester hours credit earned at Oglethorpe
must be presented for a student to be considered for the degree Bachelor
of Arts in an individually planned major, with a concentration in pre-
professional health studies.
Pre-Legal Program
Undergraduate students planning to enter law school after graduation
from Oglethorpe should realize that neither leading law schools nor the
American Bar Association endorse a particular prelaw major. The student is
advised, however, to take courses that enhance the basic skills of a liberally
educated person; reading with comprehension, writing, speaking, and rea-
soning in quantitative terms. The student is encouraged to become more
familiar with political, economic, and social institutions as they have developed
historially and as they function in contemporary society. Students are referred
to the Prelaw Handbook, which is available from the prelaw advisers, for a more
complete discussion of the desirable aspects of a prelaw curriculum.
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Pre-Seminary
Pre-seminary students should plan a curriculum with emphasis on phi-
losophy, religion, English, and foreign languages courses. A faculty adviser
will aid in the selection of a particular field of study. For further guidance,
the chairman of the humanities division makes available a list of courses rec-
ommended by the American Association of Theological Schools, luniors and
seniors are encouraged to take an internship related to their course work.
Interdisciplinary Majors
Interdisciplinary majors are offered in American Studies, Business Ad-
ministration and Behavioral Science, and International Studies. Students who
choose one of these majors should notify the Registrar so that an appropriate
adviser may be assigned.
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American Studies
This major allows students to take courses in a number of disciplines.
The required courses in American literature and American history may not
be used to satisfy core requirements. The course in Introduction to American
Studies should be taken in the sophomore year. The seminar courses are to
be taken in the junior and senior years. A "C" average in major coursework
is required for graduation.
The Requirements of the Major Include:
1. Completion of the following nine courses:
2141 Introduction to American Studies
3215 American History to 1865
3216 American History Since 1865
2215 American Intellectual History
2127 American Literature I
2128 American Literature II
3141 junior Seminar in American Studies
4141 Senior Seminar in American Studies
3217 The Age of Affluence: The United States Since 1945
2. Completion of six of the following courses:
4123 Major British and American Authors
4214 The American Civil War and Reconstruction
4216 Twentieth Century American History
222 3 Constitutional Law
3222 American Political Parties
4223 Diplomacy of the United States
2222 State and Local Government
4221 Public Administration
3477 The Community
4121 Special Topics in Literature and Culture
2134 History and Literature of American Music
3132 Music in America Since 1940
2 522 United States Economic and Business History
3421 Introduction to Education
2472 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
3 526 Labor Economics
4 52 5 Public Finance
Business Administration and
Behavioral Science
This major provides students with the knowledge and skills of the
behavioral sciences as they may be applied in the business world. The major
helps to prepare students for careers in business, especially those related to
human resources, or for graduate study in business administration and applied
psychology
The major consists of 14 required courses and four directed electives.
The four directed electives should be carefully selected with the assistance
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of the faculty adviser and must be evenly divided between business adminis-
tration courses and courses in behavioral sciences. A "C" average in course-
work in the major is required for completion of this major.
The Requirements of the Major Include:
1. The completion of the following fourteen courses:
Business Administration Courses
C521 Introduction to Economics
1510 Business Law 1
1530 Principles of Accounting I
1531 Principles of Accounting II
2 511 Computer Science 1
2 513 Management
3 517 Marketing
Behavioral Science Courses
C462 Introduction to Psychology
C471 introduction to Sociology
3463 Psychological Testing
3472 Social Psychology
Choice of:
2472 Statistics for the
Behavioral Sciences
4462 Seminar: Organizational
Psychology
3461 Introductory Experimental
Psychology
2 518 Statistics or
3 514 Human Relations or
2512 Quantitative Methods or
in Business
Electives: (The major requires two electives from business administration
and two from the behavioral sciences)
1513 Insurance
3516 Finance
3521 Microeconomics
3522 Macroeconomics
3526 Labor Economics
3 527 Economic Development
3552 Computer Science II
35 53 International Business
35 54 Personnel Management
3556 Marketing Communications
3557 Marketing Research
1472 Social Problems
2461 Theories of Personality
3471 Cultural Anthropology
3477 The Community
4462 Seminar: Psychology of Leadership
4473 Population
4477 Intemship in Behavioral Science
or
4517 Intemship in Business Administration
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International Studies
International Studies is an interdisciplinary nnajor which seeks to develop
the student's appreciation of the multi-cultural global environment. The major
helps to prepare students for careers in international commerce, the travel
and convention businesses, international banking and finance, and govern-
ment. The major also provides an appropriate undergraduate background for
the professional study of business, public policy, and law. Students interested
in this major should ask the Registrar to refer them to a faculty adviser who
specializes in this major.
The Requirements of the Major Include:
1. The completion of the following five courses (including prerequisites):
2221 The Modern World
2224 International Relations
3214 Europe Since 1918
3471 Cultural Anthropology
4523 International Economics
2. Completion of four of the following courses:
2214 History of England, 1603 to the Present
3213 Europe in the 19th Century
3221 Comparative Government
3 5 53 International Business
4212 Russian History
4222 Seminar on lapan and China
4223 Diplomacy of the U.S.
3 527 Economic Development
3. Four semesters study of a foreign language or demonstration of proficiency
in a foreign language which would be equivalent to four semesters of study.
4. A study abroad experience. A summer session or semester at a foreign
university is the preferred method for fulfilling this requirement. Students
should plan to complete requirement (3), above, during their study abroad
experience.
Oglethorpe University maintains an affiliation with the American
. Institute for Foreign Study to aid students in identifying worthwhile foreign
study opportunities. Advisers who specialize in the international studies
major can acquaint students with a wide variety of foreign study programs.
Cultural Studies of Europe 1 & II or Eastern Studies I & II may be
offered to satisfy this requirement.
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Interdisciplinary Course Offerings
2141. Introduction to American Studies 3 hours
A comprehensive survey designed to orient students to an inter-
disciplinary approach to the study of the United States. History and literature
will be emphasized as fundamental methods of study, but the broader range
of disciplines including political studies, art, music, sociology, psychology and
economics will also be presented as fields through which a study of America
can be organized.
3141. Junior Seminar in American Studies 3 hours
A course designed to allow students experience in bringing their special
interests to a study organized by the instructor. The instructor will assign a
series of books and articles which offer varying approaches from fiction to
sociological studies. Students will be responsible for making presentations
which supplement the readings. Prerequisite: 2141 and junior standing.
4141. Senior Seminar in American Studies 3 hours
A course designed to direct projects by advanced students. Students
will propose a thesis and prepare a major paper. The first half of the course
will consist of lectures and discussions to provide the class a common base
of knowledge. During the second half of the semester students will complete
a major paper and share this experience with the class. Prerequisite: 3141
and senior standing.
1101. Physical Fitness for Living 3 hours
A course designed to provide students the understanding and awareness
of one's fitness potential through proper nutrition and aerobic exercise. Eval-
uation of personal fitness levels in the areas of stress, cardiorespiratory
endurance, muscle strength, body composition, flexibility and identification
of coronary risk factors will assist the student in preparing for a balanced and
healthy life.
1102. Fitness Through Lifetime Sports 1 hour
A course designed to provide instruction in the skills, knowledge, and
understanding of various sports that can be enjoyed throughout a person's
lifetime. Acquainting students with the history, rules, and techniques, and
offering individual instruction in these sports will help the student maintain
fitness through wholesome recreation. Prerequisite: 1101.
4126. Internship 1-6 hours
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Division I
The Humanities
To insure the orderly completion of the program, the student should
consult the appropriate faculty member in the division at the time of his first
registration, it is important that each student have his program planned fully
from the outset so that he may be aware of divisional requirements and
allowable substitutions and alternatives.
English
Students who major in English are required to take Western World
Literature: The Classics through the Renaissance; English Literature: The 17th
and 18th Centuries: English Literature: The Novel: English Literature: The
Romantics and the Victorians: American Literature: The Puritans to Realism:
American Literature: The 20th Century: Modern Literature: and four electives
from among upper (3000 and 4000) level courses, excluding Creative Writing.
CI 20. Basic English 3 hours
This course is for students who need special help in English. It empha-
sizes the fundamentals of grammar and composition. Students assigned to
this course will take it as a prerequisite to CI 21.
C121. English Composition 1 3 hours
A course designed to improve writing skills through practice. Students
will write several short papers, study a variety of essay strategies, and review
grammar.
CI 22. English Composition 11 3 hours
Short papers and the research paper, introduction to literary criticism
and other kinds of specialized writing.
1121, 1122. Public Speaking 1, II 3 plus 3 hours
Seeks to develop skills in the techniques of effective public speaking.
The format is designed to produce a poised, fluent, and articulate student
by actual experience, which will include the preparation and delivery of formal
and informal talks on approved subjects.
1128, 1129. English as a Second Language I & II 3 plus 3 hours
A course for international students. The "ESL' sequence is designed to
prepare students for subsequent courses in English composition as well as
for written assignments in college courses.
2120. Communication Skills Development 3 hours
This course is designed specifically for adults who wish to improve their
communication skills. A general introduction to communication theory will
be followed by in-class laboratory experience designed to enhance clearer,
more exact, and more effective communication, including written, verbal, and
non-verbal communication skills. Prerequisite: C121, CI 22 or permission of
the instructor. Evening students only.
2121. Western World Literature:
The Classics through the Renaissance 3 hours
The writings that form a background to western culture: Greek mythology
and drama, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance literature. Major authors include
Sophocles, Virgil, Dante, and Shakespeare. Prerequisite: C121 and CI 22.
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2122. Western World Literature:
The Enlightenment to the Present 3 hours
Works of major European writers since the 18th century, including
Goethe, Tolstoy, Flaubert, and Kafka. Prerequisites: C121 and C122.
2123. English Literature:
The Middle Ages and the Renaissance 3 hours
Reading and discussion of the best works from among the earliest
writings in English (from 700 to 1616). Major works and writers include Beowulf,
Sir Gawain and the Green Knigfit. Chaucer, Malory, Spenser, Marlowe, and
Shakespeare. Prerequisites: CI 21 and CI 22.
2124. English Literature: The 17th and 18th Centuries 3 hours
A survey of the poetry drama, and prose in English written by major
authors between 1600 and 1780, such as Ben lonson, Webster, Donne, Brown.
Herbert, Milton, Dryden, Pope, and Samuel lohnson. Prerequisites: CI 21 and
C122.
2125. English Literature: The Novel 3 hours
A survey of the English novel from the early 18th century to the early
20th century. Major writers include Fielding, Austen, Dickens. Emily and
Charlotte Bronte, George Eliot, Thackery and Hardy. Prerequisites: CI 21 and
C122.
2126. English Literature: The Romantics and the Victorians ... .3 hours
A survey of the poetry and non-fiction prose of England in the 19th and
early 20th centuries. Major writers include Wordsworth, Keats, Tennyson,
Browning, Carlyle, and Yeats. Prerequisites: CI 21 and CI 22.
2127. American Literature: The Puritans to Realism 3 hours
A survey of fiction, poetry essays, and journals written by Americans
between 1607 and 1890. It explores how being American has affected these
writers both as artists and as individuals, and relates that factor to other
important aspects of the social, cultural, and intellectual history of the United
States and Europe during this period. Prerequisites: CI 21 and CI 22.
2128. American Literature: The 20th Century 3 hours
A continuation of 2127, from 1890 to the present, emphasizing major
writers such as Crane, Dreiser, Frost, Eliot, Stevens, Fitzgerald, Hemingway,
Faulkner, and Bellow. Prerequisites: C121 and C122.
2129. Modern Literature 3 hours
A study of British and some American literature written since 1900. The
course will usually include both poetry and the novel and will survey major
20th-century authors.
2130. Intern Experience in Drama.
Students participating in dramatics at Oglethorpe may earn one to rhree
hours of academic credit per semester (but no more than four hours of credit
per academic year) on a pass/fail basis. Because enrollment in this Drama
Internship Program is not required of all students who wish to take part in
dramatic productions at Oglethorpe, the students who do choose to obtain
credit for their efforts are expected to take on specific responsibilities. These
are determined jointly by the drama director and the student at the beginning
of the semester. Permission of the instructor is required for participation.
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312 1. Contemporary Literature 3 hours
A study of literature written since 1945. The course may emphasize
poetry, drama, or the novel, and may include work in translation. (Offered
every other year) Prerequisite: C121 and CI 22.
3122. Introduction to Linguistics 3 hours
Study of the history of the English language, the rules of traditional
grammar and current linguistic theory. Special attention is paid to the rela-
tionship between language and cognition, theories of language acquisition,
and the dialects of American English. (Taught in alternate years.) Prerequisites:
C121 and C122.
3123. Shakespeare 3 hours
The plays and theatre of William Shakespeare.
3124. Creative Writing 3 hours
Introduction to the theory and practice of writing poetry and prose
fiction. The student will be asked to submit written work each week.
Prerequisites: C121, C122, sophomore standing, and consent of instructor.
3125. 3126. Studies in Drama 1 & 11 3 plus 3 hours
Drama as literature and as genre, through survey and period studies.
Prerequisite: one sophomore level English course.
3127, 3128. Studies in Poetry 1 & II 3 plus 3 hours
Courses which examine the method and effects of poetry by focusing
on particular poets movements, styles, or historical periods. Prerequisite: One
sophomore level English course.
3129, 3130. Studies in Fiction 1 & 11 3 plus 3 hours
English, American and continental narrative prose will be examined in
the context of either a particular theme or an intensive concentration on a
particular period or type, such as Bildungsroman. the Russian novel, or the
Victorian novel. Prerequisite: one sophomore level English course. Usually
offered in alternate years.
4121, 4122. Special Topics in Literature
and Culture 1 & 11 3 plus 3 hours
Courses relating literature with aspects of social and intellectual history
or a particular issue or theme. Possible offerings may include women in liter-
ature, American civilization. Black (or other ethnic) literature, popular culture,
the literature of a single decade, children's literature, and myth and folklore
in literature. Usually offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: one sophomre
level English course.
4123, 4124. Major British and American Authors 1 & 11 . . 3 plus 3 hours
An intensive study of between one and five English and/or American
writers. Usually offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: appropriate surveys
from among English 2121, 2123, 2124, 2125, 2126, 2127, 2128, 2129.
4125. Internship 1-6 hours
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Division Electives in Art
C181. Art Appreciation 3 hours
A survey of the development of art styles from the prehistoric era to
the 20th-century, including discussion of the major artists of each period, their
culture, purpose, materials and techniques.
1 123. Painting and Drawing I 3 hours
The student will become acquainted with fundamentals of drawing,
pictorial composition and painting methods. In each instance, problems of
a specific nature will be given so that the student's work can be evaluated
objectively. Works of contemporary artists will be discussed.
1124. Painting and Drawing 11 3 hours
The student will experiment with a range of painting media, both tradi-
tional and contemporary. Advanced problems in structure will be assigned.
Relationship to form, content, and technique will be developed.
Division Electives in Music
C131. Music Appreciation: An Introduction to Music 3 hours
An introduction to the materials, form, periods, and styles of music from
the listener's point of view with emphasis on the relationship of music to all
other art forms.
Special Topics in Music
1132, 1133. Music in Western Civilization 1, 11 3 plus 3 hours
A survey of Western music with analysis of representative works from
all major periods. First semester, beginnings of music through the Classical
Period; second semester, Beethoven, Romantic Period, and 20th Century. Pre-
requisite: CI 31, or permission of instructor.
2133. History of the Symphony 3 hours
A survey of the development of the symphony from Haydn to the present
with analysis of the important works of each composer. Prerequisite: CI 31,
or permission of instructor.
2134. History and Literature of American Music 3 hours
A survey of the major trends and developments of American music be-
ginning with New England Psalm singing through the present. Prerequisite:
CI 31, or permission of instructor.
2135. History and Literature of Contemporary Music 3 hours
A survey of the major trends and developments of music in this century
beginning with Impressionism, and with emphasis on the relationship of music
to all other art forms. Prerequisite: CI 31, or permission of instructor.
2136. Elementary Theory 3 hours
An introduction to the elements of music theory and study of the mate-
rials and structure of music from the 14th to the 20th centuries. Prerequisite:
CI 3 1, or permission of instructor.
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3132. Music in America Since 1940 3 hours
A study of music in America since 1940 with special emphasis on its
relationship to contemporary life and thought. Prerequisite: CI 31, or
permission of instructor.
Performing in Music
1134. University Singers 1 hour
Study and performance of sacred and secular choral music from all
periods. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Applied Instruction in Music
1 1 36. Voice and Piano 1 hour
The study and practice of techniques and literature on an individual basis.
Division Electives in Foreign Language
1171, 1172. Elementary Spanish, 1, 11 3 plus 3 hours
An elementary course in understanding, reading, writing and speaking
contemporary Spanish, with emphasis on Latin American pronunciation and
usage. Prerequisite: none for 1171; 1171 for 1172.
1173, 1174. Elementary French I, 11 3 plus 3 hours
A course in beginning college French designed to present a sound foun-
dation in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing contemporary French.
The student spends three hours in the classroom and a minimum of one hour
in the laboratory. Prerequisite: none for 1173; 1173 required for 1174.
1175, 1176. Elementary German 1, II 3 plus 3 hours
A course in beginning college German designed to develop the ability
to understand, speak, read, and write contemporary German. The student
spends three hours in the classroom and a minimum of one hour in the
laboratory each week. Prerequisite: none for 1175; 1175 for 1176.
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Philosophy
The philosophy major consists of at least ten courses including the fol-
lowing: Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, History of Philosophy I and I!, Formal
Logic, Philosophy of Religion, Metaphysics, Existentialism, Epistemology, and
one additional directed elective in philosophy.
C16I. Introduction to Philosophy 3 hours
A course designed to acquaint the student with the nature of
philosophical thinking, through a study of certain philosophical questions such
as the nature of the mind and its relation to the body, human freedom and
moral responsibility, and the origin and scope of human knowledge. The views
of various philosophers on these subjects will be studied.
1163. Hebrew Prophets and Greek Philosophers 3 hours
The development of Western culture was heavily influenced by Hebrew
and Greek thought. This course traces the beginning of the historical
development of such religious and philosophical concepts as social identity,
political responsibility, individualism and our place in the world.
2161. History of Philosophy I:
Ancient and Medieval Philosophy 3 hours
A study of the development of philosophical thought in the West from
the pre-Socratic Greek philosophers to the Medieval synthesis of Aquinas and
the later Scholastics.
2162. History of Philosophy 11: Modern Philosophy 3 hours
Western philosophy from the Renaissance through the "modern" era
to about 1900. Includes the scientific revolution of the later Renaissance, the
development of Continental rationalism and British empiricism, and Kant and
the 19th century idealist movement.
2 163. Fornnal Logic 3 hours
Provides the student with the basic methods of differentiating between
valid and invalid argument forms. Both the traditional techniques and the newer
symbolic methods are introduced.
2164. Ethics 3 hours
A comparative study of the value systems of the past those of Plato,
Aristotle, Kant. Mill, lames among others may enable the student to arrive
at a sense of obligation or responsibility. The implications of given systems
for the problems of vocation, marriage, economics, politics, war, and race will
also be discussed. Prerequisite: C161.
3160. History of Philosophy III: Twentieth Century Philosophy
The Analytic Tradition 3 hours
A study of the analytic or linguistic movement in 20th century philos-
ophy, as developed primarily in England and America. Includes the philosophy
of Bertrand Russell, logical positivism, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and the "ordinary
language" philosophy of Austin and Ryle.
3161. History of Philosophy IV: Twentieth Century Philosophy
The Existentialist Tradition 3 hours
A study of European philosophy in the 20th century, including an
interpretive and critical analysis of the philosophy of "Existenz." Beginning
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with Kierkegaard and Nietzsche, traces the movements of existentialism and
phenomenology through its major representatives such as Heidegger, Sartre,
and Camus.
3162. Philosophy of Religion 3 hours
An inquiry into the general subject of religion from the philosophical
point of view. The course will seek to analyze concepts such as God, holiness,
salvation, worship, creation, sacrifice, eternal life, etc., and to determine the
nature of religious utterances in comparison with those of everyday life:
scientific discovery, morality, and the imaginative expression of the arts.
Prerequisite: CI 61.
3163. Metaphysics (Theory of Reality) 3 hours
An intensive study of selected issues which are basic to our thought
about ourselves and the world. Included will be such topics as personal
identity, fate, the nature of space and time, and God as the cause of the
universe. Prerequisite: CI 61.
3165. Ancient and Medieval Political Thought 3 hours
A survey of the development of political thought in ancient and medieval
times. The political philosophies of Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, and St.
Thomas are studied.
4161. Epistemology (Theory of Knowledge) 3 hours
A study of various issues concerned with the nature of validity of human
knowledge. The topics studied will include the distinction between knowledge
and belief, arguments for and against scepticism, perception and our
knowledge of the physical world, and the nature of truth. Prerequisite: CI 61.
4162. Special Topics: Philosophers 3 hours
Intensive studies of the thought of a single important philosopher or
group of philosophers. Included under this heading have been such courses
as Plato, \mrmnuel Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason'.' and Asian philosophers.
4163. Special Topics: Philosophical Issues and Problems 3 hours
Studies of selected philosophical questions, usually of special relevance
to the present day. Has included courses such as Philosophy of History. War and
its ]ustification. and Philosophical \ssues 'in Women's Rights.
4164. New Testament Literature 3 hours
The early literature of the Christian movement is examined with special
reference to the patterns of religious and political thought reflected in it.
4165. Internship Philosophy 1-6 hours
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Far Eastern Studies
The Oglethorpe University Far Eastern Sunnmer Session offers an
exceptional opportunity for students to undertake a program of study in several
Oriental cities. During the sunnmer, students travel in the milieu of a great
culture and study the origin, nature, and achievements of that particular culture.
This program is primarily directed to the undergraduate humanities
program. The purpose of the session is to broaden the student's perspective
by enhancing the understanding and appreciation of another culture.
COURSE OF STUDY: The study program is organized around two related
motifs. (1) Prior to the trip to the Far East, a four-week seminar will be devoted
to the understanding of Far Eastern cultures through the combined per-
spectives of geography and history, art and religion, economics and political
science. Students will attend lectures by the instructor who will provide the
leadership for the independent study group of the student's major interest.
(2) There will be tours to the major culture monuments of Eastern cities. During
the tour in the Far East students will engage in an independent study project
of their choosing.
APPLICATION: Application forms and further information may be ob-
tained from the Director of the Far Eastern Tour, Students accepted in the
program register at Oglethorpe University for the following course in
International Studies.
3125. Eastern Studies I 3 hours
3126. Eastern Studies II 3 hours
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European Summer Session
The Oglethorpe University European Summer Session offers an excep-
tional opportunity for students to undertake a program of study in several
European cities. Typically these cities include London, Cologne, Munich, Venice,
Florence, Rome, Lucerne, and Paris. For three weeks students travel in the milieu
of the great cultures of Europe and study the origin, nature, and achievements
of those cultures.
The primary emphasis of this course is first-hand experience through
tours of museums, palaces, factories, cathedrals, and gardens, as well as visits
to famous theatres for performances, to monuments, prison-camp sites, and
other points of historical interest. Activities of the trip are designed to develop
a knowledge and appreciation of the historical and cultural heritage of the
Western world in art, literature, architecture, and other areas.
This travel experience is preceded by a series of orientation sessions
during which the students select appropriate reading materials; prepare for
new cultural experiences in languages, foods, money, etc., and begin selection
of independent study projects. Upon return to the Oglethorpe campus, stu-
dents prepare an independent study project growing out of their experiences
in Europe. All activities are supervised by the Director of the European
Summer Session.
ELIGIBILITY: This session is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate
students in good standing.
APPLICATIONS: Application forms and further information may be
obtained from the Director. Students accepted in the program register at
Oglethorpe University for the following courses:
4127. Cultural Studies of Europe 1 3 hours
4128. Cultural Studies of Europe II 3 hours
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Social Studies
WFTWJ
To insure the orderly completion of the major program, students should
consult with the appropriate faculty member in the division at the time of
registration. It is important that the student's program be planned from the
outset so that departmental and divisional requirements are met.
History
Students majoring in history are required to take a minimum of ten
courses listed below. Of these ten, at least two European history and two
American history courses are required. Normally each student is required to
take five courses in political studies; related courses may be substituted. Stu-
dents who plan to attend graduate school should take at least two courses
in a foreign language.
C2I1, C212. Western Civilization I, II 3 plus 3 hours
A course tracing the political, social, economic, and cultural develop-
ments of Wfestern Civilization from its pre-historic origins through World War
II. The first semester treats the period from its beginnings to 1715, concen-
trating on Graeco-Roman culture, the rise of Christianity, the formation of the
modern state, and the Renaissance and Reformation. The second semester
deals with the story from 171 5 to 1945 with particular emphasis given to those
developments which have contributed to the making of modern society.
Prerequisite: none for C211; C211 required for C212.
2211. United States Economic and Business History 3 hours
(same as 2522)
A study of the origin and growth of the American economic system.
The course provides a historical basis for understanding present problems
and trends in the economy. Prerequisite: C521.
2212. Special Topics in History and Political Studies 3 hours
Courses offered by division faculty members as need arises.
2213. History of England to 1603 3 hours
A survey of England from the Celtic era through the reign of Elizabeth 1.
Emphasis is placed upon political, constitutional, and economic developments.
Prerequisites: C211, C212.
2214. History of England from 1603 to the Present 3 hours
A survey of England and the British Commonwealth from lames 1 until
the present. Emphasis is placed upon political, constitutional, and economic
developments. Prerequisites: C211, C212.
2215. American Intellectual History 3 hours
A survey of American thought from the 17th century to the present.
Special emphasis is placed on Puritanism, political thought, transcendentalism,
and pragmatism. Prerequisites: C211, C212.
3211. The Renaissance and Reformation 3 hours
A study of the significant changes in European art, thought, and institu-
tions during the period from 1300 to 1650. Prerequisites: C211, C212.
3212. Europe 1650-1815 3 hours
A course examining European society between the Reformation and the
Napoleonic era. It will include the rise of the modern state, the economic
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revolution, constitutional monarchy, the Enlightenment, the Era of Revolution,
and the Age of Napoleon. Prerequisites: C211, C212.
3213. Europe in the 19th Century 3 hours
A study observing and analyzing the domestic and foreign policies of
the major European powers in the period between the Congress of Vienna
and the Paris Peace Conference following World War 1. Prerequisites: C211,
C212.
3214. Europe Since 1918 3 hours
An examination of European history since World War 1, giving particular
attention to the rise of the Communist, Fascist and National Socialist move-
ments in Russia, Italy and Germany. It will also treat World War II and its after-
math. Prerequisites: C21I, C2I2.
3215. American History to 1865 3 hours
A survey from Colonial times to 1865, concerned mainly with the major
domestic developments of a growing nation. Prerequisites: C211, C212.
3216. American History Since 1865 3 hours
A survey from 1865 to the present, concerned with the chief events which
explain the growth of the United States to a position of world power.
3217. The Age of Affluence: The United States Since 1945 .... 3 hours
An inter-disciplinary study of American life since World War II that em-
phasizes political, economic, and social developments. Foreign policy is con-
sidered principally with respect to its impact on domestic affairs. Prerequisites:
C211, C212.
3218. Georgia History 3 hours
This course is a chronological examination of the history of Georgia from
Colonial period to the 20th Century. Emphasis is given to Old and New South
themes, higher education development with attention to the history of
Oglethorpe, the transition from rural to urban life, and Georgia's role in con-
temporary American life. Prerequisites: 3215, 3216, or permission of the
instructor.
4212. Russian History 3 hours
A survey of Russian history from the establishment of the Kievan state
to the present. Special emphasis is priaced upon the Soviet period, including
such topics as the revolutions of 1917, the role of Lenin in the establishment
of the Soviet state, the Stalin period, World War II, the Khrushchev years, and
the era of Brezhnev. Prerequisites: C2I1, C212.
4214. The American Civil War and Reconstruction 3 hours
A course for advanced history students emphasizing the causes of
conflict, the wartime period, and major changes that occurred. Prerequisites:
3215, 3216.
4216. 20th Century American History 3 hours
The course is a study of American history from the Spanish-American
War through 1945. Special emphasis is placed on interpretation of significant
developments in economics, politics, and social developments of the period.
Prerequisites: 3215, 3216.
4218. internship History 1-6 hours
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Political Studies and Pre-Law
The requirements for a major in political studies are satisfactory com-
pletion of at least ten of the courses listed below as well as five history courses.
(Elective courses in economics, sociology, and mathematics may be substituted
for as many as two of the history electives.)
Scheduling should be coordinated by a faculty member in political
studies. Political studies majors who are preparing to attend law school plan
their schedule with the assistance of a political studies professor who serves
as pre-law advisor.
Undergraduate students planning to enter law school after graduation
from Oglethorpe should realize that leading law schools and the American
Bar Association do not endorse a particular pre-law major. The student is
advised, however, to take courses that enhance the basic skills of a liberally
educated person; reading with comprehension, writing, speaking, and rea-
soning in quantitative terms. The student is encouraged to become more fa-
miliar with political, economic, and social institutions as they have developed
historically and as they function in contemporary society. Students are referred
to the Pre-law Handbook, which is available from the pre-law advisers, for a more
complete discussion of the desirable aspects of a pre-law curriculum.
C222. Introduction to Political Studies 3 hours
A course that combines basic political theory with a study of the prin-
ciples, practices, and structures of the American political system at the federal
level.
2221. The Modern World 3 hours
A survey of world affairs since 194 5. Special emphasis is placed on the
non-Western countries and their struggle for political, economic, and social
development.
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2223. Constitutional Law 3 hours
A study of the beginning and circuitous development of our organic law
through an examination of the Supreme Court and its leading decisions. Pre-
requisite: C222.
2224. International Relations 3 hours
An introduction to the study of world politics. The course is designed
to give the student a methodological overview of the field. Special attention
is given to current U.S. foreign policy and Soviet behavior in world politics.
3165. Ancient and Medieval Political Thought 3 hours
See course description under Philosophy.
3221. Comparative Government 3 hours
An analytical study of the political traditions, ideologies, and modern
institutions of selected countries. Prerequisites: C211, C212, C222.
3222. American Political Parties 3 hours
A study in depth of the development of party alignments in the United
States, together with an analysis of their sources of power including political
opinion. Prerequisite: C222.
3223. European Political Thought 3 hours
An examination of the continuing development of political theory from
the time of Machiavelli to that of leremy Bentham, based on the writings of
major political thinkers during that period. Prerequisites: C211, C212.
3224. Metropolitan Politics 3 hours
An examination of American metropolises from varying analytical per-
spectives. The planning process receives special attention. Prerequisite: C222.
3225. State and Local Government 3 hours
A survey of the origin, development, and continuing problems of state
and local government, with specific focus on the politics of the metropolis.
Prerequisite: C222.
4221. Public Administration 3 hours
A survey of the structure and operational format of bureaucracy at the
federal level of government. Special emphasis is placed on the budgetary
process and the problem of administrative responsibility. Prerequisite: C222.
4222. Seminar on Contemporary japan
A review of the setting and operation of public policy making institutions
in 20th century lapan, with particular emphasis on the postwar period.
Prerequisite: 2221.
4223. United States Diplomatic History 3 hours
An intensive study of major developments in American diplomacy from
the end of the Revolution until 1945. Prerequisites: C211, C212, C222;
recommended, 3215, 3216.
4224. Internship Political Studies 1-6 hours
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Science
ti
To insure the orderly completion of the program, the student should
consult with the appropriate faculty members in the division at the time of
the first registration. It is important that each student's program be fully
planned so that the student is aware of departmental and divisional require-
ments and allowable substitutions and alternatives. Each student must com-
plete the core requirements within the scope of interpretation by responsible
faculty advisers. In addition, each student must complete those departmental
and divisional requirements as may apply to the specific degree.
Three semesters of the course "Science Seminar" (23 51, described under
Biology below) are required for all science majors.
Biology
The requirements for a major in biology are as follows: in sequence.
General Biology I and II, Genetics, Microbiology, Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy, Human Physiology plus three additional directed biology courses;
General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Elementary Quantitative
Analysis; General Physics I and II; six semester hours of mathematics; three
semester hours of Science Seminar.
1311, 1312. General Biology I, II 4 plus 4 hours
An introduction to modern biology. The courses include the basic
principles of plant and animal biology, with emphasis on structure, function,
evolutionary relationships, ecology, and behavior. Lectures and laboratory.
Prerequisite; 1 31 1 must precede 1312, and it is recommended that both
semesters be contiguous within an academic year.
2311. Genetics 4 hours
An introduction to the study of inheritance. The classical patterns of
Mendelian inheritance are related to the control of metabolism and develop-
ment. Prerequisites; 1311, 1312, 1321, 1322, 2324 or concurrent enrollment.
2312. Microbiology 4 hours
An introduction to the biology of viruses, bacteria, algae, and fungi. Con-
sideration is given to phylogenetic relationships, taxonomy, physiology, and
economic or pathogenic significance of each group. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites; 2311 and 232 5 or concurrent enrollment.
2351. Science Seminar 1 hour
This course is designed to give practice in the preparation, delivery, and
discussion of scientific papers. The three semesters required (for which one
credit is given per semester) may be scheduled at any time after the student
has completed the freshman level requirements in the science major. Meet-
ings of the science seminar are normally held twice each month during the
regular academic year. Each science major is expected to prepare, deliver,
and defend a paper for at least one seminar meeting during the three-semester
period of enrollment; other seminar papers will be presented by invited speak-
ers, including members of the science faculty.
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3311. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 4 hours
An intensive study of the structural aspects of selected vertebrate types.
These organisms are studied in relation to their evolution and development.
The laboratory involves detailed examination of representative vertebrate
specimens. Prerequisites: 2312 and 232 5.
3312. Human Physiology 4 hours
A detailed analysis of human functions that deals primarily with the inter-
actions involved in the operation of complex human systems. Lecture and
laboratory Prerequisites: 3311, 2325. 1341.
3313. Embryology 4 hours
A course dealing with the developmental biology of animals. Classical
observations are considered along with more recent experimental embryology.
In the lab living and prepared examples of developing systems in
representative invertebrates and vertebrates are considered. Prerequisites:
2312, 2325.
3316. Cell Biology 4 hours
An in-depth consideration of cell ultrastructure and the molecular mech-
anisms of cell physiology. Techniques involving the culturing and preparation
of cells and tissues for experimental examination are carried out in the lab-
oratory. Prerequisites: 2312 and 232 5. Offered spring semester of even-
numbered years.
3317. Advanced Topics in Biology 4 hours
Advanced course and laboratory work in selected areas of biology
Laboratory and lectures. Prerequisites: 2312 and 232 5. Currently: Advanced
Botany, offered spring semester of even-numbered years; and Invertebrate
Zoology offered spring semester of odd-numbered years.
4312. Ecology 4 hours
A course dealing with the relationships between individual organisms
and their environments. The emphasis is on the development of populations
and interactions between populations and their physical surroundings. Lectures
and laboratory. Prerequisites: 2312 and 232 5. Offered spring semester of odd-
numbered years.
4314. Evolution 4 hours
A course dealing with the various biological disciplines and their meaning
in an evolutionary context. Also, a consideration of evolutionary mechanisms
and the various theories concerning them. Prerequisites: 2312 and 232 5.
Offered spring semester of odd-numbered years.
4315. Biochemistry 4 hours
An introduction to the chemistry of living systems. The course will
investigate the formation and functions of various molecules within living
organisms. Also the metabolic pathways of nutrients will be studied. Lectures
and discussions. Prerequisites: 1312 and 232 5: recommended, 2321.
chemistry
The requirements for a major in chemistry are as follows: General Chem-
istry I and 11, (plus laboratory), Organic Chemistry 1 and II, (plus laboratory),
Elementary Quantitative Analysis, Instrumental Methods of Analysis, Physical
Chemistry I and II (plus laboratory), Inorganic Chemistry (plus laboratory).
Advanced Organic Chemistry and Organic Spectroscopy.
1321, 1322. General Chemistry I, II 3 plus 3 hours
An introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry, including
a study of the theories of the structure of atoms and molecules and the nature
of the chemical bond; the properties of gases, liquids, and solids; the rates
and energetics of chemical reactions; the properties of solutions; chemical
equilibria; electro-chemistry, and the chemical behavior of representative ele-
ments. Prerequisite or co-requisite: a course in elementary algebra and trigo-
nometry, L321, L322.
L321, L322. General Chemistry Lab I, II 1 plus 1 hour
The laboratory course is designed to complement 1321 and 1322.
Various laboratory techniques will be introduced. Experiments will be per-
formed demonstrating concepts covered in the lecture material. Co-requisite:
1321 and 1322.
2321. Elementary Quantitative Analysis 4 hours
An introduction to elementary analytical chemistry, including gravimetric
and volumetric methods. Emphasis in lectures is on the theory of analytical
separations, solubility, complex, acid-base, and redox equilibria. The course
includes two three-hour laboratory periods per week, during which analyses
are carried out illustrating the methods discussed in lecture. Intended for both
chemistry majors and those enrolled in preprofessional programs in other
physical sciences and in the health sciences. Prerequisite: 2325.
2322. Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis 3 hours
A discussion of the principles and applications of modern instrumenta-
tion used in analytical chemistry. Methods discussed are primarily non-optical,
including an overview of electrochemistry; potentiometric methods, including
use of pH and other ion meters; electrogravimetry; coulometry; polarography;
amperometry; and gas- and liquid-chromatography. A brief introduction to
certain optical methods is also provided. Offered in spring semester of
alternate years. Prerequisite: 2321.
2324, 2325. Organic Chemistry I, II 3 plus 3 hours
An introductory course in the principles and theories of organic chem-
istry. The structure, preparation and reactions of various functional groups
will be investigated. Emphasis will be on synthesis and reaction mechanisms.
Prerequisites: 1321, 1322. Co-requisite L324, L32 5.
L324, L325. Organic Chemistry Laboratory I, II 1 plus 1 hour
The laboratory course is designed to compliment 2324 and 232 5. Various
techniques such as distillation, extraction and purification are studied in the
first semester. The second semester involves synthesis and identification of
a variety of organic compounds. Co-requisite 2324, 232 5.
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3322, 3323. Physical Chemistry I, II 3 plus 3 hours
A systematic study of the foundations of chemistry. Particular attention
is paid to thermodynamics, including characterization of gases, liquids, solids
and solutions of electrolytes and nonelectrolytes; the First, Second and Third
I^ws; spontaneity and equilibrium; phase diagrams and one- and two-
component systems; electrochemistry; and an introduction to the kinetic theory
and statistical mechanics. Additionally, both phenomenological and mecha-
nistic kinetics are presented, as is a brief introduction to quantum mechanics.
Prerequisites: 2325, 1332, 2342.
3325. Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 hours
Intended to complement the physical chemistry lecture course, this
course provides the student with an introduction to physico-chemical experi-
mentation. Co-requisite 3323.
4321. Inorganic Chemistry 3 hours
A study of the principles of modern inorganic chemistry, including atomic
structure; molecular structure; ionic bonding; crystal structures of ionic solids;
a systematic study of the behaviour of inorganic anions; coordination
chemistry, including structure and mechanisms of aqueous reactions; and acids
and bases. Offered in spring semester of alternate years. Prerequisite or co-
requisite: 3323.
4322. Advanced Organic Chemistry 4 hours
A discussion of selected reactions and theories in organic chemistry.
Emphasis is placed on reaction mechanisms and reactive intermediates en-
countered in organic synthesis. The course includes one three-hour laboratory
period per week for independent organic synthesis and mechanistic studies.
Offered in fall semester of alternate years. Prerequisites: 2324, 232 5.
4323. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 2 hours
intended to complement the inorganic chemistry course, this course pro-
vides experience in the methods of preparation and characterization of in-
organic compounds. Co-requisite 4321.
4324. Organic Spectroscopy 4 hours
A course dealing with several spectroscopy methods as applied to
organic molecules. The principles and interpretation of ultra-violet, visible,
infrared, mass, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectra will be studied. This
course includes one three-hour laboratory period per week using various
spectrometers for qualitative and quantitative analysis. Offered in fall semester
of alternate years. Prerequisite: 2324, 2325.
4326. Internship Chemistry 1-6 hours
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Medical Technology
Students working toward the degree Bachelor of Science in Medical Tech-
nology can undertake clinical training at any appropriately accredited institu-
tion after successful completion of prerequisite academic course-work at
Oglethorpe University. Prerequisites for clinical programs vary among institu-
tions; therefore, students should seek additional advisement from the program
to which they are applying. This will enable the student and the Oglethorpe
mentor to design the proper sequence of courses and to establish an appro-
priate time frame for completion of degree requirements. Courses to be com-
pleted at Oglethorpe will usually include the following: General Biology I and
II, Microbiology Human Physiology, General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chem-
istry I and II, Elementary Quantitative Analysis, College Mathematics or
Calculus I, and appropriate core courses. At least 60 semester hours must
be completed at Oglethorpe in order to be eligible for an Oglethorpe degree
in Medical Technology.
Mathematics
The object of the course of studies leading to an undergraduate degree
in mathematics is to provide the student with a broad background and skills
in the major areas of classical analysis, together with an introduction to prin-
cipal topics in contemporary formal mathematics and its historical background.
The mathematics courses required are as follows: Calculus I-IV, Differential
Equations, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, and
Special Topics in Mathematics I and II. In addition, a year of Calculus based
physics Physics 1 and II is to be taken concurrently with Calculus I and
11. Computer Science I, Classical Mechanics I and II, Formal Logic, and three
semesters of Science Seminar (23 51) are also required.
P331. General Mathematics 3 hours
An introductory course covering college arithmetic and introductory al-
gebra preparatory to a college algebra course. It will (1) offer students review
and reinforcement of previous mathematics learning, and (2) provide mature
students with a quick but thorough training in basic skills. Does not satisfy
the core requirements in Mathematics.
C330. College Mathematics 3 hours
This course is designed to develop essential mathematical skills required
of all students and satisfies the core requirement. A study of elementary func-
tions and coordinate geometry, it will treat among other topics the algebra
of polynomials, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, line equations,
and conic sections.
1330. Precalculus Mathematics 3 hours
The purpose of this course is to prepare the student for the Calculus
sequence (Calculus I-IV). Topics will include the algebra of polynomials, ex-
ponential and logarithmic functions, lines and conic sections, trigonometric
functions, right triangles, trigonometric identities, and polar coordinates.
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1331. 1332. Calculus I, II 3 plus 3 hours
The first year of a two-year sequence taught on the level of the well-
known text of Thonnas. The emphasis in this course is on the acquisition of
skill in the differentiation and integration of elementary functions. The course
will provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of limit, continuity,
Rolle's Theorem, Mean Value Theorem, applications to maxima and minima,
curve tracing, arc length, area and volume, etc. Prerequisite: 1330 (or by
examination). Students with mathematics, physics or engineering concentra-
tions are advised to take this sequence in their Freshman year, concurrently
with Physics 1 and II.
2331, 2332, Calculus 111. IV 3 plus 3 hours
The continuation of 1331 and 1332. The first semester treats mainly plane
and solid analytic geometry infinite series, vectors and parametric equations
on the basis of calculus. The second semester deals with partial differentiations,
multiple integration, complex functions, and vector analysis. Prerequisites: 1331
and 1332 (or by examination).
2333. Differential Equations 3 hours
The course will treat elementary methods of solution of ordinary linear
homogeneous and inhomogeneous differential equations with a variety of
applications. Prerequisites: 1331 and 1332 (or by examination).
2334. College Geometry
A study of the development of Euclidean geometry from different
postulation systems, synthetic projective geometry and spherical geometry.
3332, 3333. Applied Mathematics 3 plus 3 hours
The purpose of this course is to provide mathematics, physics, chemis-
try and engineering concentrators with an introduction to important
mathematical techniques having wide-spread application. Advanced topics
in differential equations will be studied. These will include series solution,
the classical equations of Euler, Legendre and Bessel, Laplace Transform
methods, numerical methods, Fourier series, and partial differential equations
including the heat and wave equations and Laplace's potential equation. Pre-
requisites: 1331, 1332, 2331, 2332, 2333.
3334. Linear Algebra 3 plus 3 hours
This course will include a study of systems of equations, matrix algebra,
determinants, linear transformations, canonical forms, eigenvalues and eigen-
vectors, along with numerous applications of these topics. Prerequisites: 1331,
1332.
3335. Abstract Algebra 3 hours
A study of the important structures of modern algebra, including groups,
rings, and fields. Prerequisite: 1331, 1332.
4333, 4334. Special Topics in
Theoretical Mathematics I, II 3 plus 3 hours
Selected topics designed to complete the requirements for a major in
mathematics. Topics include complex analysis, topology, number theory,
probability, advanced abstract algebra, differential geometry, etc. Prerequisites
will depend on the topic, but will include a minimum of 2331. 2332, 2333,
and 3334. Recommended for the senior year.
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Physics
This course of study is carefully designed to provide well-rounded prep-
aration in both classical and modern physics adequate for admission to
graduate programs in physics and related fields. All physics majors must take
three semesters of Science Seminar (2351). In addition, the following courses
are required: College Physics I and II and Calculus I and II are to be taken
concurrently (preferably in the freshman year); Classical Mechanics I and II
and Calculus III and IV (suggested for the sophomore year); Electricity and
Magnetism I and II and Applied Mathematics I and II (junior year); junior
Physics Laboratory I and II; Introduction to Thermodynamics Statistical
Mechanics and Kinetic Theory; Introduction to Modern Physics I and II; Senior
Physics Laboratory I and II; Special Topics in Theoretical Physics, Examination
will generally be required to transfer credit.
1341, 1342. General Physics 1, 11 4 plus 4 hours
An introductory course without calculus. Fundamental aspects of
mechanics, heat, light, sound, and electricity are included. The text will be
on the level of Miller, College Physics. Three lectures and three hours of lab per
week. Prerequisite: 1330 (College Math).
2341, 2342. College Physics, I, 11 5 plus 5 hours
Introductory physics with calculus. Subject matter is the same as in
general physics, but on a level more suited to physics majors, engineering
majors, etc. One year of calculus as a prerequisite is preferred, otherwise
calculus must be taken concurrently. The text will be on the level of Halliday
r Resnick, Fundamentals of Physics.
2343, 2344. Classical Mechanics 1, 11 3 plus 3 hours
This is the student's first introduction to theoretical physics. Lagrangian
and Hamiltonian methods are developed with Newton's laws of motion, and
applied to a variety of contemporary problems. Emphasis is placed on problem
work, the object being to develop physical intuition and facility for translating
physical problems into mathematical terms. Prerequisites: 1332 and 2342. The
text will be on the level of Analytical Mechanics, by Fowles.
2345. Fundamentals of Electronics 4 hours
A laboratory course designed primarily for science majors and dual-
degree engineering students. Coverage includes DC and AC circuits, semi-
conductor devices, amplifiers, oscillators and digital devices. The intent is to
provide a working understanding of common instrumentation in science and
technology. Prerequisite: 1342 or 2344.
3341, 3342. Electricity and Magnetism 1, 11 3 plus 3 hours
A thorough introduction to one of the two fundamental disciplines of
classical physics, using vector calculus methods. After a brief review of vector
analysis, the first semester will treat electrostatic and magnetic fields, and
provide an introduction to the special theory of relativity The second semester
will develop electrodynamics, including Maxwell's equations, the propagation
of electromagnetic waves, radiation and the electromagnetic theory of light.
The treatment will be on the level of the text of Reitz, Milford and Christy.
Prerequisites: 2332, 2342. It is recommended that 3332 and 3333, Applied
Mathematics be taken concurrently.
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3343. Introduction to Thermodynamics,
Statistical Mechanics and Kinetic Theory 3 hours
The purpose of this course is to provide physics, engineering, and
chemistry majors with a fundamental understanding of heat and the
equilibrium behavior of complex systems. Topics will include the zeroth, first
and second laws of thermodynamics with applications to closed and open
systems; microcanonical and canonical ensembles for classical and quantum
systems, with applications to ideal gases, specific heats, blackbody radiation,
etc.; the kinetic description of equilibrium properties. Prerequisites: 1332 and
2342. Text will be on the level of Kestin and Dorfman or Zemansky.
3344, 3345. Junior Physics Laboratory I, II 1 plus I hour
An intermediate level lab intended to provide maximum flexibility in
selection of experiments appropriate to the interest of the individual students.
Prerequisites: 2341, 2342.
4344, 4345. Senior Physics Laboratory I, II 1 plus 1 hour
Experimental work will be centered on modern physics, with selections
made from the following subjects: diffraction, interference, polarization,
microwaves the Millikan Oil drop experiment, radio-activity measurements,
etc. Prerequisites: 2342 and 3342.
4341, 4342. Introduction to Modern Physics I, II 3 plus 3 hours
For physics, engineering and chemistry majors, this is a one-year se-
quence that discusses the most important developments in 20th century
physics. The first semester will review special relativity and treat the
foundations of quantum physics from an historical perspective, the quantum
theory of one-electron atoms will be developed. In the second semester, there
will be a treatment of many-electron atoms, molecules and solids, with an
introduction to nuclear and elementary particle physics. Prerequisites: 2342;
3342, 3333. The text will be on the level of Eisberg and Resnick, Quantum Physics.
4343. Special Topics in Theoretical Physics 1 to 3 hours
Topics, to be chosen in accordance with the student's interest, include
laser physics, plasma physics, theory of the solid state, nuclear and particle
physics, astrophysics and cosmology.
General Science
The course level is appropriate for students with a good background
in algebra but a minimal one in other sciences. Students with excellent prep-
aration in all the sciences may elect one of the regular sequences in science.
In physical science courses, satisfactory completion of the core math require-
ment or approval of the instructor are prerequisites.
C3 5 1 . Physical Science 3 hours
This course group is designed to acquaint the liberal arts student with
the scope of the physical sciences. Topics in astronomy, physics, chemistry
and geology will be presented and topic selection will aim at inclusion of major
perspectives within those disciplines.
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C352. Biological Science 3 hours
A onesemester course that surveys topics of modern biology. Emphasis
is placed on economic biology and problems of current interest. It is highly
recommended that C3 51 or 13 53 and a course in mathematics precede this
course.
1353. Principles of Science I 4 hours
(May be selected to satisfy the core requirement in physical science.)
Physical science stressing student experimentation and analysis of data ob-
tained by the students. Principles of Science 1 is primarily centered on inves-
tigation of characteristic properties of matter such as density, melting points,
solubility, etc.
1354. Principles of Science II 4 hours
A continuation of Principles of Science I. Experiments are selected to
illustrate some of the available evidence for the atomic structure of matter.
Prerequisite: 1353, or permission of the instructor.
4306. Internship Science Maiors 1-6 hours
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U N I IV E R S 1 T Y
Division IV
Education and
Behavioral Sciences
Education
Education provides courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary
and Secondary Education, with elementary concentrations in Early Childhood
(K-4) and Middle Grades Education (4-8) and with Secondary Education (7-12)
concentrations in the subject areas of English, mathematics, social science,
and science (biology, physics or chemistry). The teacher preparation curricula
are fully approved by the Georgia State Department of Education; successful
program completion is necessary to obtain a teaching certificate. Students
desiring certification in other states should secure information from those
states.
Admission to and Retention
in Teacher Education Program
Completion of the Teacher Education Program requires the following
steps:
1. Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Apply during the
course Introduction to Education or, for transfer students, after having
attended Oglethorpe for one semester.
2. Completion of a pre-teaching experience "September Experience."
Apply for placement after completion of sophomore year.
3. Completion of Student Teaching. Apply for fall placement by April
15 or for spring placement by October 15.
4. Completion of the entire approved program as found on the follow-
ing pages. Professional courses should be completed according to
the sequence listed in the approved program; detailed programs may
be obtained from the education advisers.
Admission to Oglethorpe University does not admit a student to the
Teacher Education Program. A person doing satisfactory academic work and
approved by the Teacher Education Committee is admitted. Once admitted,
the student's progress and record are subject to regular review by the advisor,
other professors, and the Teacher Education Committee. No student on
academic probation will be scheduled for student teaching until such probation
is removed.
Admission to and retention in the Teacher Education Program are based,
in general, on the following characteristics and achievements: evidence of good
moral character and personality; evidence of emotional stability and physical
stamina; a desire to work with children and/or youth; demonstration of pro-
ficiency in oral and written English; a cumulative average of at least 2.2 with
no grade less than "C" in any professional education course or in any teaching
field course required in the approved program; evidence of responsibility in
student endeavors.
Completion of the approved program is one of three required steps
toward teacher certification in Georgia. Students also have to demonstrate
competency in the subject field by making a satisfactory score on a state ad-
ministered Teacher Certification Test and must demonstrate the ability to
perform competently in the classroom setting. Forms needed to apply for
the Georgia teaching certificate are available in the office of the Director of
Tfeacher Education.
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Approved programs leading to teacher certification in Georgia are de-
scribed in the following sections. All approved programs include the require-
ments for meeting core requirements at Oglethorpe. They may require more
general education than is required to meet the core requirements for
graduation, or they may require certain courses which may be applied to the
core; careful advisement is necessary on the part of all students preparing
to teach. Public speaking is a suggested elective for all education majors.
Early Childhood and
Middle Grades Education
Persons desiring to teach in the elementary grades must select either
Early Childhood (K-4) or Middle grades (4-8) as a concentration. General Edu-
cation requirements must include Biology I and !I, Principles of Science I.
College Mathematics, and American History I and II; otherwise regular core
requirements should be met.
Students should select Introduction to Education during either the spring
semester of the freshman year or the fall semester of the sophomore year.
Program requirements for education majors are available from any education
faculty member and must be followed closely to avoid scheduling problems
in the completion of the degree requirements. Programs require work in pro-
fessional education to culminate in student teaching and in the content of
the teaching field. Teaching field courses for the early childhood major include
all content areas; teaching field courses for the middle grades include five
basic content areas and require two concentrations of approximately 12
semester hours each.
Secondary Education
All secondary education programs require biological science, physical
science (or appropriate specialized courses for science majors) and two
courses in mathematics (to include College Mathematics) in addition to, or
as part of, the general core.
All secondary education programs require the following courses in Pro-
fessional Education: Introduction to Education, Child/Adolescent Psychology
(sophomore); Secondary Curriculum, Educational Psychology Introduction to
Special Education (junior or senior). Secondary Methods and Materials (first
four weeks) and Student Teaching (last eleven weeks) comprise the student
teaching semester, which is normally the last semester of the senior year.
Secondary teaching field requirements for the various approved pro-
grams follow (some required courses are satisfied through core requirements):
English
C121/C122 English Composition I, II
112 1 Public Speaking I
2123 English Literature: The Middle Ages and the Renaissance
212 5 English Literature: The Novel
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2126 English Literature: The Romantics and the Victorians
2127 American Literature: The Puritans to Realism
2128 American Literature: The 20th Century
2129/3121 One from Modern Literature or Contemporary Literature
3122 Introduction to Linguistics
341 1/4436 One from Teaching of Reading or Reading in the Content Areas
3123 Shakespeare
4411 Recommended elective: Children's Literature
Mathematics
C3 30/1 3 30 One from College Mathematics or Precalculus Mathematics
2341/2342 College Physics 1, 11 (Calculus Based)
1331/1332 Calculus 1, 11
2331/2332 Calculus 111, IV
2333 Differential Equations
3334 Linear Algebra
333 5 Abstract Algebra
2 334 College Geometry
2 511/4463 One from Computer Science 1 or Computers in the Classroom
2472 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
Science
Biology Emphasis
1311/1312 General Biology 1, 11
2311 Genetics
2312 Microbiology
3311 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
3312 Human Physiology
3313/3316/
4312/4314 One from Embryology, Ceir Biology, Ecology, or Evolution
1341/1342 General Physics 1, 11
1321/1322 General Chemistry 1, 11
2324/432 5 One from Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry
Chemistry Emphasis
1321/1322 General Chemistry 1, 11
2324/2 32 5 Organic Chemistry 1, 11
3322/3323 Physical Chemistry I, 11
332 5 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
2 321 Elementary Quantitative Analysis
4321/4322
2 322 One from Inorganic Chemistry and Lab, Advanced Organic
Chemistry, or Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis
1341/1342 General Physics 1, 11
1311/1312 General Biology 1, 11
Physics Emphasis
1331/1332 Calculus 1, 11
2341/2342 College Physics 1, 11
2343 Classical Mechanics
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3341/3342 Electricity and Magnetism 1, 11
3344/3345 lunior Physics Lab 1, 11
4344/434 5 Senior Physics Lab 1, 11
4341/4342 Introduction to Modern Physics 1,
1321/1322 General Chemistry 1, II
1311/1312 General Biology 1, 11
Social Science (Broad Fields)
History Concentration
C211/C212 Western Civilization 1, II
3215/3216 American History to 1865, American History Since 1865
3218 Georgia History
4214 The American Civil War and Reconstruction
3217/4216 One from The Age of Affluence: The United States Since 1945
or 20th Century American History
3213 Europe in the 19th Century
3214 Europe Since 1918
C222 Introduction to Political Studies
2221 The Modern World
2212 Seminar in Non-Western History
2223 Constitutional Law
3 523 United States Economic and Business History
C521 Introduction to Economics
C471 Introduction to Sociology
3471 Cultural Anthropology
1472 Suggested Elective: Social Problems
2411. Teaching of Health and Physical Education 3 hours
Designed to expose the student to health education and physical edu-
cation activities in the primary and intermediate grades. A study is made of
procedures and content in the development of both programs; emphasis is
on the appraisal of pupil needs and interests. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing.
3411. Teaching of Reading 3 hours
This course includes methods of teaching reading used in development
reading programs for kindergarten (reading readiness) through middle grades.
Special emphasis is given to the basic reading programs. Experience in the
schools is included. Spring term. Prerequisite: 3421.
3412. Teaching of Language Arts 3 hours
This course includes instruction concerning the teaching of all forms of
oral and written communication with the exception of reading, spelling, crea-
tive writing, oral expression, listening skills, and the role of books in the edu-
cation of the child. Fall term. Prerequisite: 3421.
3413. Teaching of Social Studies 3 hours
A study of aims, materials, and methods, stressing the making and teach-
ing of a unit. The unit approach to social studies is emphasized. Each student
plans and teaches one or more social studies lessons in a designated
elementary school classroom or in a simulated setting. These lessons con-
centrate on the integration of social studies with the other subject areas of
the elementary school. Spring term. Prerequisite: 3421.
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3414. Teaching of Mathematics 3 hours
A course dealing with the selection and organization of content, directing
learning activities, stressing the teaching of math concepts. Experience in the
schools is included. Fall term. Prerequisite: 3421.
3415 Teaching of Science 3 hours
Examines the rationale for teaching science to elementary children.
Curricula, teaching skills, and methods are studied. Students participate in
simulated teaching experience.
3416. Teaching of Art 3 hours
This course is designed to introduce the student to art media, techniques,
and materials appropriate for coordinating the teaching of art with all areas
of the curriculum in grades kindergarten through six. Experience in the schools
is included. Fall term.
3417. Teaching of IVlusic 3 hours
A study of the fundamentals of music education, including methods and
materials appropriate for teaching music in the public schools. Experience
in the schools is included. Spring term.
3421. Introduction to Education 3 hours
A study of the historical development, philosophy, organization, and
basic issues underlying the American educational system and the teaching
profession. Interpersonal theory of education is presented. Provision is made
for regular classroom observation by the student in public schools of the
Atlanta area. Fall and spring terms.
3422. Secondary Curriculum 3 hours
A study of the purposes and objectives of secondary education, over-
all curriculum planning and development, and organization of content within
subjects. Various prominent and experimental curricular patterns are analyzed.
Fall term. Prerequisite: 3421.
3441. The Child in the Home and the Community 3 hours
This course is an introduction to early childhood education. It is designed
to acquaint the student with various types of programs provided for children
ages 4 through 9. Aspects of the curriculum will be examined and an integra-
tion of curricula area will be emphasized. Involvement of parents and utilization
of community resources in the education of young children will be stressed.
3442. Curriculum and Methods in Early Childhood Education . .3 hours
Emphasizes development of materials and curricula for achieving the
objectives of teaching for preschool through fourth grade. An interdisciplinary
approach is stressed. Prerequisite: junior standing.
3443. Curriculum and Methods for the Middle Grades 3 hours
The course examines the characteristics and development of the middle
school child. The rationale, organization, and operation of the middle school
are studied.
441 1. Children's Literature 3 hours
A study of literature appropriate to the school grades one through seven
with emphasis upon selection of materials and techniques for creating interest
and enjoyment through presentation. Prerequisite: lunior standing.
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4412. Elementary Student Teaching and Seminar 12 hours
A course requiring full-time participation in a school in the Atlanta area
under the supervision of a qualified supervising teacher. This is designed to
promote gradual introduction to responsible teaching, including participation
in the teacher's usual extracurricular activities. A seminar on the college
campus at designated times during the student-teaching period is part of the
course. Fall and spring terms. Prerequisite: approval and completion of
September experience.
4421. Educational Media 3 hours
Topics include operation of basic audio-visual equipment, production
of media, and effective use of media in the classroom.
4422. Secondary Methods and Materials 3 hours
To be taken concurrently with student teaching. A course designed to
help prospective teachers develop varying methods and techniques of instruc-
tion appropriate to the nature of their subject and their own capabilities, and
the meeting of the demand of various student groups. Problems such as class-
room control, motivation, and the pacing of instruction are studied. Extensive
use is made of resource people from the public schools, from other depart-
ments within the college, the community, and other professional people. Fall
and spring terms. Prerequisite: student-teaching assignment.
4423. Educational Psychology 3 hours
A study of learning theory and its application to such problems as class-
room control, the organization of learning activities, understanding individual
differences, and evaluating teaching and learning. Emphasis is given to factors
which facilitate and interfere with learning. Fall term. Prerequisite: Senior
standing.
4424. Secondary Student Teaching and Seminar 12 hours
A course requiring full-time participation in a school in the Atlanta area
under the supervision of a qualified supervising teacher. This is designed to
promote gradual introduction to responsible teaching, including participation
in the teacher's usual extracurricular activities. A seminar on the college
campus at designated times during the student-teaching period is part of the
course. Fall and spring terms. Prerequisite: approval and completion of
September experience.
4425. Introduction to Special Education 3 hours
This course is designed to assist teachers in the identification and edu-
cation of children who have special needs. The prospective teacher will
become familiar with the techniques of child study in a field setting, will learn
to plan and implement educational approaches with both normal and special
learners, and will learn methods of diagnostic teaching. Prerequisite: Senior
standing.
4429. Special Topics in Curriculum
Contents to be determined; course may be taken for credit more than
once.
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4436. Reading in the Content Areas 3 hours
Emphasizes techniques for developing proficiency in reading content
fields; study skills and rate improvement will be included. Course requirements
and content will be consistent with needs of upper elementary and secondary
teachers.
4461. Topics in Mathematics 3 hours
Emphasizes content and teaching methods for topics of contemporary
interest in middle grades mathematics
4462. Topics in Science 3 hours
Emphasizes content and teaching methods for topics of contempoary
interest in middle grades science.
4463. Computers in the Classroom 3 hours
This course acquaints the teacher with the microcomputer and its use
in the classroom. The characteristics of the Apple computer, simple BASIC
programming, selecting resources, strategies for teacher use, and an outline
of a computer literacy program are included. Work with the computer is in-
cluded as part of classroom activities and homework assignments. (Course
is part of middle grades concentration in mathematics or science.)
Psychology
The University offers a major in psychology leading to the Bachelor of
Arts degree. The major consists of at least ten psychology courses including
Introduction to Psychology Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, Introductory
Experimental Psychology, Intermediate Experimental Psychology, History and
Systems of Psychology, and either Theories of Personality or Abnormal Psy-
chology. Psychology majors are also expected to complete the following three
directed electives: Any two of the following Chemistry I and II, Biology I
and II, and either a third semester of one of the above sciences or an upper
level Philosophy elective. A "C" average in major coursework is required for
graduation.
A related interdisciplinary major is available in Economics and Business
Administration. (See page 105.)
C462. Introduction to Psychology 3 hours
An introduction to general psychology, including both the experimental
investigation of such basic psychological processes as learning, perception,
and motivation, and the psychological study of humans as persons adjusting
to complex personal and social forces.
2461. Theories of Personality 3 hours
A study of the ideas of several representative theories concerned with
personality. A comparison of theories is made and a suggested framework
for evaluation of each theory is presented. Prerequisite: C462.
2462. Child/Adolescent Psychology 3 hours
A study of the child from conception through adolescence. Attention
is given to physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of the
child with special emphasis placed on the importance of learning. Prerequisite:
C462.
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2463. Abnormal Psychology 3 hours
An introduction to the psychological aspects of behavior disorders. In-
cluded are descriptive and explanatory studies of a variety of mental disorders,
psychoneuroses, psychoses, other maladjustments, their related conditions
and methods of treatment. Prerequisite: C462.
2472. Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3 hours
Treatment of quantitative methods, measurements, and analysis in the
behavioral sciences. Prerequisites: C330, C462 or C471.
3461. Introductory Experimental Psychology 4 hours
A combination lecture-laboratory course emphasizing the design and
execution of psychological research. Prerequisite: C462, 2472.
3462. Intermediate Experimental Psychology 3 hours
In-depth studies of the findings and theories pertaining to simple and
complex learning and areas of controversy. Specific topics will involve experi-
mental psycholinguistics, memory, and cognitive psychology. Prerequisite:
C462, 2472, 3461.
3463. Psychological Testing 3 hours
A study of the selection, evaluation, administration, interpretation and
practical uses of tests of intelligence, aptitudes, interest, personality, social
adjustment, and tests commonly used in industry. Prerequisites: C462, 2472.
3464. Applied Psychology 3 hours
Selected studies of the occupational endeavors of psychologists, the
methods they employ and the principles they employ and the principles they
have observed and applied. Prerequisite: C462 and permission of instructor.
3472. Social Psychology 3 hours
A course concerned with the behavior of individuals in groups including
social motivation, attitudes, group norms and membership, and social roles.
Prerequisites: C462, C471.
4461. History and Systems of Psychology 3 hours
A study of the historic development of modern psychology, covering
its philosophical and scientific ancestry, the major schools of thought, and
the contemporary systems of psychology, and their theoretical and empirical
differences. Prerequisite: C462 and permission of instructor.
4462. Seminar 3 hours
A seminar providing examination and discussion of various topics of
contemporary interest in psychology. Courses offered include Psychology of
Leadership, Organizational Psychology, and Sex Role Differences. Prerequisite:
C462, one additional psychology course, and permission of instructor.
4463. Directed Research in Psychology 3 plus 3 hours
Original investigations and detailed studies of the literature in selected
areas of psychology. Emphasis will be on original research. Prerequisite: C462.
2472, 3461, 3462, and permission of instructor.
4464. Advanced Topics In Clinical Psychology 3 hours
Examination and discussion of topics of contemporary interest in clinical
psychology. Prerequisite: C462 and permission of instructor.
4465. Internship Psychology 1-6 hours
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Sociology
A student may select a major in sociology or a sociology major with
a social work concentration. In either case, a "C" average in major coursework
is required for graduation.
The sociology major consists of a minimum of ten sociology courses
plus two directed electives in psychology. Required courses of sociology majors
are: Introduction to Sociology Statistics for Behavioral Sciences, Methodology
in Sociology, and History of Sociological Thought. The remaining six sociology
courses are to be elected by the student. T\no of the following psychology
courses are also required: Child/Adolescent Psychology Abnormal Psychology,
Theories of Personality and Social Psychology.
Sociology Major with
Social Work Concentration
Ten sociology courses plus a semester in field placement constitute this
major. A "C" average in major coursework and approval by the Social Work
Committee are required prior to field placement for graduation. The required
courses are: Introduction to Sociology Field of Social Work, Methods of Social
Work, Cultural Anthropology, Minority Peoples, The Family Statistics for the
Behavioral Sciences, and Criminology. T\vo sociology electives and two of the
following psychology courses will be selected by the student: Child/Adolescent
Psychology Abnormal Psychology Theories of Personality, and Social
Psychology
Sociology
C471. Introduction to Sociology (A Survey) 3 hours
The study of human society the nature of culture and its organization.
Processes of communication, socialization, mobility and population growth
are described and analyzed. Emphasis is placed on methods, basic concepts,
and principal findings of the field.
1472. Social Problems 3 hours
A study of the impact of current social forces upon American society.
Deviation from social norms, conflict concerning social goals and values, and
social disorganization as these apply to family economic, religious, and other
institutional and interpersonal situations are of primary concern. Prerequisite:
C471.
2471. The Family 3 hours
An analysis of the family institution as a background for the study of
family interaction, socialization, and the parent-child relationship, courtship
and marriage interaction, family crises and problems. Prerequisite: C471.
2472. Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3 hours
Tl-eatment of quantitative methods, measurements, and analysis in the
behavioral sciences. Prerequisites: C330, C462 or C471.
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3471. Cultural Anthropology 3 hours
An introduction to the study of people and their culture, using material
from folk and modern cultures throughout the world. Emphasis is given to
development of understanding of culture its purpose, meaning, and function.
Prerequisite: C471.
3472. Social Psychology 3 hours
A course concerned with the behavior of individuals in groups including
social motivation, attitudes, group norms and membership, and social roles.
Prerequisites: C471, C462.
3473. Field of Social Work 3 hours
An orientation course based on the description and analysis of the
historical development of social work and the operation in contemporary
society of the many social work activities. Prerequisite: C471.
3474. Methods of Social Work 3 hours
Study of the methods used in social work in contemporary social work
activities. Prerequisites: C471, 3473.
3475. Minority Peoples 3 hours
A study of minority peoples using both the anthropological and
sociological perspectives. Although other types are considered, particular at-
tention is focused on racial and cultural minorities in terms of the prejudice
and discrimination they receive and the effect this has on their personalities
and ways of life. Prerequisite: C471.
3476. Methodology in Sociology 3 hours
The design and implementation of research studies, and the use of con-
trol groups or statistical control. Prerequisites: C3331, C463, C471, 2472.
3477. The Community .3 hours
The study of the community as an area of interaction with particular
emphasis on the impact of urbanization and industrialization upon the
individual. Prerequisite: C471.
4471. Field Experience in Social Work 12-15 hours
Students concentrating in social work are placed with various social work
agencies in the Atlanta area for on-the-job practicum experience. Prerequisites:
3473, 3474, and approval of social work committee.
4472. Criminology 3 hours
The principles of criminology and penology and an analysis of the crim-
inal justice system; study of historical and contemporary theory and practice.
Prerequisite: C471.
4473. Population 3 hours
The study of the social implications of changing fertility, mortality and
migration patterns; the effects of population pressure upon culture and stan-
dards of living, and the current population trends in our own and other coun-
tries. Prerequisites: C331, 471.
4474. History of Sociological Thought 3 hours
A study of the major social theorists from early times to the present.
with particular emphasis on current sociological thought. Prerequisite: per-
mission of instructor.
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4475. Seminar in Sociology 1-3 hours
A seminar providing examination and discussion of various topics of
contemporary and historical interest in sociology. Courses offered include
Social Structure and Interaction, Sociology of Women, Sociology of Music,
and Sociology of Education.
4477. Internship 1-6 hours
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Division V
Economics and
Business Administration
Four degree programs are offered in the Division of Economics and Busi-
ness Administration. These are Bachelor of Business Administration with a
major in Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration with
a major in Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in
Economics, and Bachelor of Arts with a major in Economics.
All students majoring in the Division take Calculus, Computer Science
1, Statistics, Quantitative Methods in Business, Introduction to Economics,
Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics. Additional required courses are listed
in the descriptions of the various degree programs in the following paragraphs.
No grade less than "C" in Division V courses may be considered in meeting
the requirements for the degrees offered by the Division.
To insure orderly completion of these programs, the prospective major
students should follow the checklist of requirements in the Adviser's Hand-
book. It is important to plan the program correctly from the outset. The student
is responsible for fulfilling this requirement.
Business Administration
In addition to the seven courses required of all students in Division V,
the following are required for the major in Business Administration: Business
I^w I, Insurance, Accounting I and II, Human Relations, Finance, Marketing,
and Strategic Planning plus two economics electives and four Division electives.
1510. Business Law 1 3 hours
A course designed to give the student an awareness of a limited area
of those aspects of the law which will be needed in day-to-day dealings with
the problems of business. Special emphasis is placed upon the law of contracts,
negotiable instruments, agency, and a study of the Uniform Commercial Code
as it applies.
1511. Business Law II 3 hours
A study of partnerships, corporations, sales, bailments, security devices,
property, bankruptcy, and trade infringements. Prerequisite: 1510.
1513. Insurance 3 hours
A study of the principles and practices of personal and property insur-
ance. Emphasis is upon the formation of the insurance relation; concealment,
warranties, waiver, and estoppel; incontestibility, the respective interests of
the beneficiary, insured, insurer, assignee, and creditor.
2511. Computer Science 1 (BASIC) 3 hours
An introduction to computer programming principles and the BASIC
computer language; the operation and use of the Time-Shared Computer
Terminal. Fee, $75. (One semester use of computer terminal.)
2512. Quantitative Methods in Business 3 hours
An introduction to operations research, model building, optimization,
probability linear programming, inventory models, and simulation. Major tech-
niques and models of quantitative analysis as applied to business are studied.
Prerequisite: Math 1331 Calculus.
2513. Management 3 hours
An introduction to the principles of management and administration.
This course includes leadership, conflict resolution, and the functions of
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management in large and small organizations. Prerequisite: 2 530.
2518. Statistics 3 hours
The course includes descriptive and inferential statistics with particular
emphasis upon parametric statistics, probability theory, Bayesian inference,
decision models, and regression and correlation analysis. Non-parametric
statistics will be introduced. Prerequisites: 2 512 and 2 511.
3514. Human Relations 3 hours
A course designed to inquire into plant operations and industrial rela-
tions, to emphasize the importance of people in business and the psychological
understandings that are necessary for successful management.
3516. Finance 3 hours
An investigation into the nature of organization finance and its relation
to the economy and other aspects of business management. Basic principles
in the finance function are examined as well as extensive analysis of financial
health, growth indicators, and strategy. Attention is given to the market for
long-term and short-term funds, including the economic facts influencing the
cost and availability of funds in the various capital markets. Prerequisites: C521,
2531 and 2518.
3517. Marketing 3 hours
A course concerned with the policies and problems involved in the
operation of market institutions. The course examines broad principles in the
organization and direction of the marketing function and analytical aspects
of marketing and consumer behavior. Prerequisites: 2 518, 2 531.
4516. Strategic Planning 3 hours
An interdisciplinary approach to management decision-making with
emphasis on strategic planning. Cases are used extensively. Prerequisites: 2 513,
3516.
4517. Internship 1-6 hours
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Economics
The economics concentration is designed to familiarize the student with
the structure and functioning of the economic system and the basic prepara-
tion of a broad range of career opportunities and is particularly recommended
for those planning to pursue graduate work in economics and business ad-
ministration. In addition to the seven courses required of all students in
Division V, required courses for the Bachelor of Business Administration degree
in Economics are the following: Business Law, Insurance, Principles of Account-
ing I and II, plus six additional economics electives and one division elective.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics are the seven
courses required for all majors in the Division, six economics electives, plus
two courses above the 2000 level in one of the following fields: accounting,
business, history, political studies, sociology, psychology or mathematics.
C52I. Introduction to Economics 3 hours
This course is designed to familiarize the student with basic economic
concepts. The student will be introduced to a few key economic principles
that can be used in analyzing various economic events. The material will
include a history of economic thought, monetary and financial economics,
and supply and demand analysis.
3521. Microeconomics 3 hours
An intensive study of the behavior of the consumer and the firm,
problems of production and distribution, and the structure of markets.
Attention is given to the effects of price and income changes on product
demand and factor supply, the use of forecasts, and the study and quantitative
analysis of price and product policies in various market structures. Prerequisite:
C52I, Calculus I.
3522. Macroeconomics 3 hours
A comprehensive survey of aggregate economic analysis: the theory and
measurement of national income and employment: price levels; business
fluctuations: monetary and fiscal policies; economic growth. Quantitative
analyses utilizing intermediate quantitative methods and econometric models.
Prerequisites: C521.
3523. United States Economic History 3 hours
A study of the origin and growth of the American economic system:
development of an historical basis for understanding present problems and
trends in the economy. Prerequisite: C521.
3524. History of Economic Thought 3 hours
A study of the major writers and schools of economic thought, related
to the economic, political, and social institutions of their times; the Medieval,
Mercantilist, Physiocrat, Classical, Marxist, Historical, Neoclassical, Institu-
tionalist, Keynesian, and post-Keynesian schools. Prerequisite: C521.
3525. Money and Credit 3 hours
The nature and development of the money and credit systems of the
United States; the functions and activities of financial institutions: commercial
banking; the Federal Reserve System. Emphasis is upon the cause and effect
relationships between money and economic activity, including effects on em-
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ployment, prices, income, distribution of wealth, and growth. Focus is on
monetary theory, money and credit flows, and the impact on economic activity
and business decision. Prerequisite: C521.
3526. Labor Economics 3 hours
The history, theory, and practices of the American labor movement. A
study of labor organizations as economic and social institutions including a
survey of the principles and problems of union-management relationships en-
countered in collective bargaining and in public policies toward labor.
Prerequisites: C521, 2 523.
3527. Economic Development 3 hours
A study of the economic, social, and political factors that account for
the contrast between the economic stagnation in much of the world the his-
tory of steadily rising income in the U.S., Europe, and lapan. Prerequisite: C521.
4523. international Economics 3 hours
A study of international trade and finance: regional specialization:
national commercial policies; international investments; balance of payments;
foreign exchange; foreign aid policies; international agreements on tariffs and
trade. Prerequisite: C521, 2523.
452 5. Public Finance 3 hours
An analysis of the impact of federal, state and local government expen-
ditures, revenues, debt management and budgeting on the allocation of
resources, the distribution of income, the stabilization of national income and
employment, and economic growth. Expenditure patterns, tax structure, micro-
economic and macroeconomic theories of public expenditures and taxation
will be examined. Prerequisites: 3 521, 3522.
4526. Internship 1-6 hours
Division Electives
Division electives are recommended to enhance career opportunities
and will be offered primarily during evening hours.
2553. Principles of Real Estate 3 hours
An introductory course designed to give the student an understanding
of the technicalities of selling and buying land and homes and the legal
principles peculiar to real estate. The forms used in real estate transactions
and the knowledge of mathematical computations necessary to become a
licensed real estate salesman are also covered.
2555. Investment Principles and Analysis 3 hours
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the various types
of investment securities, techniques and valuation, the recognized tests of
safety, income, and marketability, and the accepted practices in the manage-
ment of funds. Attention will be given to the techniques and principles of
critical analysis, with consideration of the time value of money, and an intro-
duction to some of the technical approaches to portfolio management as well
as interpretations of corporation reports from the fundamental investment
viewpoint. Prerequisite: 2 531.
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3552. Computer Science II 3 hours
Advanced concepts in computer programming and a further introduction
to quantitative methods are presented in the BASIC language. An introduction
to other specialized languages including FORTRAN, COBOL, and GPSS will
be provided to indicate more fully the popularly known potentials of computer
application. Students will use the computer terminal and "canned programs"
as well as write programs for special applications in business, economics, and
science. Terminal Fee, $75. Prerequisite: 2 511.
3553. International Business 3 hours
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the problems en-
countered in conducting business outside one's own country and to provide
a basis for evaluating the impact on business activities of the changing
economic, political, and cultural environment in an international environment.
Prerequisite: 2 513.
3554. Computerized Accounting (Time-Sharing System) 3 hours
The objectives of the course are: Mitigating the drudgery of adding ma-
chines and handcopying^ Making more time available to master accounting
analysis with the computer supplying the mathematical sophistication
Making time available for actually writing accounting programs for the com-
puter And having the logic of complex problems considered by student
team-work, much as intelligent members of a business economy. The course
is based on approximately 60 computer programs written in BASIC. These
programs can be called forth by the student to journalize, post, prepare trial
balances and financial statements, as well as to make analyses of financial
and management accounting simulations. (Time-Sharing System Applications
in Accounting, Student Guides, and a standard accounting textbook will be
used.) Terminal fee, $7 5. Prerequisites: 2 511, 2 531.
3555. Personnel Management 3 hours
A study of the principles, concepts and practices associated with the
management of the personnel function in profit and non-profit organizations.
The ultimate goal would be to impress upon the student the importance of
proper human resource utilization in any organization.
3556. Marketing Communications 3 hours
Principles, concepts, and practices relating to the various kinds of com-
munications employed to disseminate information about products and services
to potential buyers. Communications methods to be studied include adver-
.tising, personal selling, sales promotion, and public relations. The behavioral
aspects of both messages and media will be explored.
3557. Marketing Research 3 hours
Included are the following: types of research, the research process, re-
search design, sampling procedures, data collection methods, data analysis,
and preparation of research findings. Prerequisites: 3 517, 2 518.
3558. Seminar on International Business Practices 3 hours
This course is designed to expose the student to the international
business community through tours to different parts of the world accompanied
by an in-depth research project. The course will emphasize the sociological,
political, legal, and cultural differences in international business activities.
4555. Information Control Systems 3 hours
A study of business information and reporting requirements including
the fundamentals of analysis, design, and installation of accounting and other
reporting systems. Prerequisites: 2 511, 2 531.
4558. Directed Studies in Business and Economics 3 hours
An intensive study of diverse topics under the direct supervision of the
Instructor. Prerequisite: consent of the Chairman of the Division.
Accounting
The primary objective of the program in accounting is to prepare men
and women for responsible positions in industry government, and public ac-
counting. The field of accountancy is dynamic and challenging. Therefore, prep-
aration for accounting positions requires a broad understanding of general
situations as well as thorough knowledge of the field of accounting. To prepare
students to meet and master the changing field of accounting, a forward-
looking undergraduate accounting curriculum has been designed. In addition
to the seven courses required of all students in Division V, required courses
for the Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting are the fol-
lowing: Business Law II, Intermediate Accounting I and II, Human Relations,
Finance, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Business and Personal T^xes, Cost Ac-
counting, Auditing, Advanced Accounting, and two Division electives. No
grades less than "C" in Division V courses may be considered in meeting the
requirements for a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting.
2530. Principles of Accounting I 3 hours
A study of accounting principles, concepts, and the nature of financial
statements. Emphasis is placed upon the use of accounting as a device for
reporting business activity.
2531. Principles of Accounting II 3 hours
A study of the utilization of accounting information in business man-
agement, with emphasis upon construction and interpretation of financial
statements. Prerequisite: 2 530.
3532. Intermediate Accounting I 3 hours
A study of the development of accounting theories and their application
to the preparation and correction of financial statements, to the measurement
of periodic income, to asset acquisition, and to the capital structure of business
corporations. Prerequisite: 2 531.
3533. Intermediate Accounting II 3 hours
The study of accounting theory as it relates to the more specialized
problems of price level changes, funds, cash flow statements, and related
concepts. Prerequisite: 3 532.
3534. Cost Accounting 3 hours
A study of the principles and techniques of cost control with concen-
tration on the structural aspects of cost accounting as a managerial tool and
on the procedures involved in solving cost accounting problems. Prerequisite:
2531.
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3535. Business and Personal Taxes 3 hours
A study of the income tax laws and related accounting problems of in-
dividuals, partnerships, and corporations. The course is additionally concerned
with the managerial effects of taxation upon decisions and policies in the
planning, organization, and operation of a business enterprise. Prerequisite:
2531.
3537. Studies in International Accounting 3 hours
A course designed to examine divergent accounting practices throughout
the world and to foster an understanding of the need for harmonization of
international accounting standards. To this end, the course involves intensive
research into a selected aspect of international accounting, accompanied by
a tour relevant to the studied area.
4534. Internship 1-6 hours
4535. Advanced Accounting 3 hours
The application of accounting principles and concepts to specialized
business situations including partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, fiduciary re-
lationships, installments, consignments, and foreign exchange. Prerequisites:
Senior standing and 3532, 3533.
4537. Auditing 3 hours
A study of auditing standards and procedures, use of statistical and other
quantitative techniques, and preparation of audit working papers, reports, and
financial statements. Emphasis is placed upon the criteria for the establishment
of internal controls and the effect of these controls on examinations and
reports. Prerequisites: 2 518 and 3 533.
4539. Development of Accounting Theory 3 hours
A study of the historical development of accounting theory from ancient
times to the present. Course consists of reading, discussions, and reports on
accounting theory with emphasis on the philosophical aspects of accounting
rather than technical issues. Prerequisite: 3 533.
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Division VI
Graduate Studies
in Early Childhood
and Middle Grades Education
Oglethorpe University offers a program leading to the degree Master
of Arts in either Early Childhood Education or Middle Grades Education.
Graduates are eligible for T5 certification in Georgia and for comparable cer-
tification in other states.
Program Approval: Georgia State Department of Education.
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
For application please write: Office of Admissions
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, Georgia 30319
or call 233-6864 or 261-1441
Program
The graduate Division offers work leading to the degree Master of Arts
in education with concentrations in early and middle grades. A minimum of
2 5 per cent of the courses used to meet degree requirements will contain
a field-based component.
Completion of the master's program requires the following steps:
1. Full admission to the Graduate Division.
2. Admission to Candidacy. Apply after completion of 12 semester
hours graduate credit at Oglethorpe.
3. Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive final examination.
Apply after completion of all required courses but not sooner
than one semester prior to expected graduation.
4. Completion of 36 semester hours approved credit. Application
for diploma should be made during the semester of anticipated
completion of degree requirements.
Organization
The Graduate Division is organized as one of the six academic divisions
of the University All graduate work is administered by the Graduate Division,
which is governed by the Graduate Council under the policies of the University
The Graduate Council is the policy-making body chosen from the graduate
faculty and administration, under the leadership of the chairman of the
Graduate Division.
The purposes of the graduate program are to provide well-qualified stu-
dents with the opportunity to obtain the first graduate degree, to provide
members of the teaching profession with the opportunity to enhance their
competencies and knowledge in the area of elementary education, including
the opportunity for those teachers not desiring a graduate degree to enhance
their knowledge and skills. Inherent in the guiding philosophy is the assumption
that graduate study includes more than the passing of prescribed courses
and the meeting of minimum requirements. All students who receive graduate
degrees must possess a broad knowledge of the literature of their field of
study, be capable of sustained study, exhibit the power of independent think-
ing, and possess reasonable knowledge of the techniques of research.
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Admission
Upon recommendation of the chairman of the Graduate Council and
approval of the Graduate Council, a person holding a bachelor's degree from
an accredited college or university may be admitted to the Graduate Division.
In addition to general requirements prescribed, the applicant must submit
transcripts of all previous work completed; satisfactory scores on either the
Graduate Record Examination (aptitude portion), the National Teacher Exam-
ination (commons and teaching field), or the Miller Analogies Test; two
recommendations (form provided) from previous colleges attended and/or
employers; and, when deemed necessary, take validating examinations or pre-
paratory work. Candidates not previously prepared for teaching must meet
requirements for first professional certification before completing requirements
for the master's degree.
Procedure
Application forms may be obtained from the Office of Admissions of
the (Jniversity. Completed forms should be returned to the Office of Admis-
sions as soon as possible but at least 20 days prior to the term in which the
applicant expects to enroll. These forms should be accompanied by a $20
application fee (non-refundable). All material (completed forms, fee transcripts,
and test scores) should be sent directly to the Office of Admissions, Oglethorpe
University, Atlanta, Georgia 30319. To insure proper consideration, all
documents must be on hand at least 20 days prior to the proposed time of
enrollment. All documents become the property of the University and will
not be returned.
If an applicant does not choose to enter the Graduate Division in the
term indicated on the application, the applicant should notify the Office of
Admissions of the change and indicate a new date of entrance, if applicable.
Otherwise, the original admissions will be canceled, the file discontinued, and
a new application may be required for admission at a later date.
Admission to the Graduate Division does not imply ultimate acceptance
as a candidate for an advanced degree. For admission to candidacy, see the
section Admission to Candidacy.
Classification
Students may be admitted to the Graduate Division under any one of
the following classifications.
Regular. A student who has a cumulative grade-point average of at least
2.8 on a 4.0 scale, satisfactory scores on the GRE, NTE, or MAT, and the rec-
ommendation of the chairman of the Graduate Division, and who has
completed all prerequisites required for admission may be admitted as a
regular graduate student.
Provisional. A person failing to meet one or more of the standards
required for admission as a regular student or a qualified senior may be
admitted under conditions specified at the time of admission by the Chairman
of the Graduate Council and approved by the Graduate Council. The
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provisionally admitted student may apply to the Chairman of the Graduate
Division for reclassification when the conditions have been met. Graduate
courses completed by the provisional student may be counted toward a degree
after the student has been reclassified as a regular student.
A senior within six semester hours of completing requirements for the
bachelor's degree may be permitted to enroll in courses for graduate credit
provided that: (1) the student has the permission of the head of the education
department and the Chairman of the Graduate Division; (2) the student is
otherwise qualified for admission to graduate study except for the degree;
and (3) the total load in a semester would not exceed 1 5 semester hours. Under
no circumstances may a course be used for both graduate and undergraduate
credit.
Transient. A student in good standing in another recognized graduate
school who wishes to enroll in the Graduate Division of Oglethorpe University
and who plans to return thereafter to the former institution may be admitted
as a transient graduate student. In lieu of full transcripts and regular applica-
tions the student must submit a transient student application form completed
by the graduate dean listing specific courses to be taken for credit. Any student
admitted on this basis should understand that registration terminates upon
the completion of the work authorized by the degree-granting institution. If
later electing to seek a degree from Oglethorpe University the student must
make formal application for admission and may petition to have credit earned
as a transient student applied toward the degree at the University
Unclassified. A degree holder who is not a prospective candidate for
a degree at Oglethorpe University, such as a person seeking to meet certifi-
cation requirements or local school requirements, may be admitted without
presenting test scores or recommendations. Credit earned by a student in
this category may be counted toward the degree only with consent of the
Graduate Council.
Registration
Registration dates for each term are listed on page 3 of this publication.
Several weeks prior to the beginning of each term, students may obtain from
the Registrar's Office a schedule of classes for that particular term. Graduate
summer sessions may vary slightly either as to dates or length of course.
Courses and Loads
Courses numbered 6000 are open only to graduate students. Some Arts
and Sciences courses with 4000 numbers carry either undergraduate or grad-
uate credit; graduate students, however, are expected to do more extensive
reading, prepare additional reports, and/or produce papers or other projects
requiring more extensive research.
The maximum course load for any graduate student is 1 5 credit hours
per semester or six credit hours in a summer term. Any student serving as
a graduate assistant must carry a reduced load. A person working more than
30 hours per week normally may not register for more than six hours credit
per semester. In all cases, the graduate student is urged to register for only
the number of hours which can be successfully completed.
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Advisement
Upon admission to the Graduate Division, each student is assigned to
a member of the graduate faculty in education who serves as adviser and
guides the student in planning a program of study.
Grading
The quality of work of courses taken in the graduate program is indicated
by the marks A, B, C, and F. Grades of 1 and W are reserved for special cases.
Listed below are requirements for each of these grades:
A Excellent, with four quality points for each credit hour
B Good, with three quality points for each credit hour
C Poor, with two quality points for each credit hour
F Unsatisfactory work or unofficial withdrawal
i incomplete may be used if the student, because of unusual cir-
cumstances, is unable to complete the required work in the pre-
scribed time interval, provided the student was doing satisfactory
work. Such a grade must be removed by the completion of the
work within one year or the 1 becomes an F
W Official withdrawal may be permitted if the student's progress is
interrupted by illness or other emergencies.
Standards
Candidates for the master's degree must meet the following academic
standards:
1. The student's overall grade-point average for work submitted in a
graduate program must be 3.0 or higher.
2. If, in any case, the candidate fails to maintain satisfactory academic
standards a review by the Graduate Council will determine the
student's continuation in a graduate program.
Admission to Candidacy
Application for admission to candidacy for the Master of Arts degree
must be filed with the Chairman of the Graduate Division after the student
has 12 semester hours of graduate study at Oglethorpe University. Admis-
sion to candidacy would be given or refused following an examination of the
overall work of the student and careful review of the work completed at
Oglethorpe. Notice of action taken on application for admission to candidacy
would be given in writing to the student and to the student's adviser. The
student seeking the Master of Arts degree must furnish certification by the
Chairman of the Education Department of eligibility for first professional cer-
tification or include appropriate make-up work in the program.
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Graduation
Course Requirements. The program leading to the master's degree will
require a minimum of 36 semester hours of course credit beyond the bache-
lor's degree. The following requirements must be included in the credit earned.
Introduction to Research three semester hours
Psychology of Learning three semester hours
Foundations of Education three semester hours
Problems in Teaching of Reading three semester hours
*Early Childhood
Mathematics for Elementary Schools three semester hours
Content Electives nine semester hours (minimum)
' Growth And Development, the Young Child three semester hours
* Middle Grades
The Middle Grades Learner three semester hours
Content Electives twelve semester hours to include a three-course
(nine-hour) concentration in one curriculum area.
Electives nine semester hours
* Detailed programs are available from members of the graduate faculty.
Residence. At least 30 semester hours of graduate work must be corni-
pleted on campus.
Time Limit. In any graduate program all work (including the compre-
hensive examination) must be completed within a six-year period. It is expected
that the student will complete the program with reasonable continuity.
Transfer, Extension, Correspondence Credit. A maximum of six
semester hours of graduate credit may be transferred from another accredited
institution subject to the following conditions: (1) transfer credit will not be
considered prior to admission to candidacy; (2) work already applied toward
another degree cannot be accepted; (3) work must have been completed within
the six-year period allowed for the completion of degree requirements; (4) work
must have been applicable toward a graduate degree at the institution where
the credit was earned; (5) work offered for transfer must have the approval
of the Graduate Division; and (6) acceptance of the transfer credit does not
reduce the residence requirement.
Under no circumstances may credit earned through correspondence
work be applied toward satisfaction of degree requirements.
Comprehensive Final Examination
A comprehensive final examination is required of all candidates for the
master's degree at or about the time all other requirements have been met.
The following regulations govern the administration of the comprehensive
examination;
1. The student must be registered when taking the examination.
2. The examinations are developed and administered by such members
of the Graduate Faculty as may be appointed by the chairman of the
Graduate Division.
3. The examination covers all work prescribed by the students program
of work, including transferred work.
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Tuition and Fees
Graduate students are charged at the rate of $12 5 per three semester
hour course. An application fee (non-refundable) of $20 must accompany the
application.
An application for degree must be made at least two months prior to
commencement at which time a $40 diploma fee is due.
Withdrawals and Refunds
Students who find it necessary to drop courses or change courses must
secure an approval drop slip from the Registrar. Refunds are subject to the
same requirements as explained in the chapter on Finances.
Early Childhood and
Middle Grades Education
*6401. Introduction to Research in Education 3 hours
A course dealing with the principles of research with particular emphasis
upon the interpretation of and design of basic research in education. Includes
use of and interpretation of statistical data.
*641 1. Psychology of Learning 3 hours
This course examines the nature and facilitation of student learning.
Teaching methods and skills are considered.
6412. Social Studies for Elementary Schools 3 hours
A course designed to enhance the competence and creativity of the
teacher in Social Studies for the elementary school grades.
6413. Language Arts for Todays Schools 3 hours
Elementary language arts curriculum goals, content, and teaching prob-
lems are considered in sequence from kindergarten through the elementary
school.
6414. Mathematics for Elementary Schools 3 hours
Applications of general teaching methods to mathematics and the study
of mathematics materials, programs, and teaching skills are included in this
course. Supplementary topics include the metric system, calculators and
problem-solving.
6415. Science for Elementary Schools 3 hours
This course focuses on developing the skills and attitudes needed to
teach today's activity-oriented science curricula. Each participant can adapt
work to her or his needs and interest through choice of readings, activities,
and development of materials.
6416. Children's Literature 3 hours
A course designed to enhance the competence and creativity of the
teacher in utilizing children's literature for the elementary school.
6417. Music for Today's Schools 3 hours
A course designed to enhance the competence and creativity of the
teacher in music for the elementary school.
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6418. Art for Today s Schools 3 hours
A course designed to enhance the competence and creativity of the
teacher in art for the elementary school.
*6421. Foundations of Education 3 hours
The study of historical and philosophical foundations of education from
ancient times to today. Philosophy will be viewed within the historical context
of its development.
6422. Educational Media 3 hours
The course studies operation of audio-visual equipment, techniques of
producing a variety of graphics, slides, transparencies and tapes, and use of
media for teaching. Class members plan and produce a series of materials
for their own teaching situations.
6423. The Middle School Learner 3 hours
Emphasis is on the nature of the middle school child, including charac-
teristics, needs, and assessment. Methods of using the curriculum and edu-
cational program to meet the diverse educational needs of the middle school
learner are examined as they relate to the nature of the child. (Middle Grades
Requirement.)
6424. Learning Difficulties
(Introduction to Special Education) 3 hours
This course addresses the problem of atypical students in the regular
academic setting. Course content will concern students who have difficulty
learning, how they can be identified, and what can be done by classroom
teachers to help them. Emphasis is given to basic understanding of a variety
of learning difficulties, information about screening procedures, and appro-
priate instructional procedures for the regular classroom. How to make refer-
rals and work with specialists in the various areas of learning disabilities will
be included.
6425. Models of Teaching 3 hours
Examines and compares a variety of approaches to teaching developed
by Bruner, T^ba, Suchman, Gordon, Ausubel, Massialas, Cox, Oliver and Shaver.
The approaches examined help stimulate creative learning environments: foster
thinking which can be used to analyze, compare, and contrast various modes
of instruction: and provide alternative teaching strategies to educators.
6426A/6426B. Practicum in Early
Childhood/Middle Grades Education 3 hours
Practicum, with in-school component, designed to qualify add-on cer-
tificate in Early Childhood or Middle Grades.
6429. Special Topics in Curriculum T.B.A.
Contents to be determined: course may be taken for credit more than
once.
*643l. Problems in Teaching of Reading 3 hours
A study of the nature of reading with emphasis given to the skills required
in reading. Basic principles, techniques, methods and materials which provide
for differentiated institution are considered.
6434. Individualizing Reading Instruction 3 hours
A study of the nature of reading problems. Practice is given to the ad-
ministration and interpretation of formal and informal diagnostic procedures.
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Corrective and remedial techniques, materials, and procedures will be studied.
Emphasis will be given to less severe disabilities. This course is designed for
the experienced teacher. Prerequisite: 6431 or equivalent.
6436. Reading in the Content Areas 3 hours
Emphasizes techniques for developing proficiency in reading in content
fields; study skills and rate improvement will be included. Course requirements
and content will be consistent with needs of upper elementary and secondary
teachers.
6441. Programs of Early Childhood Education 3 hours
A general study of current American early childhood programs. The
course will include examination of the theories of human development under-
lying the various programs.
6443. Growth & Development: The Young Child 3 hours
A study of growth and development from infancy through fourth grade.
Included are theories which describe physical, social, emotional, and intel-
lectual development and the ways in which these relate to learning. (Early
Childhood Requirement.)
6444. Creative Experiences in Early Childhood 3 hours
This course is designed to provide methods and materials for developing
creativity in the young child. The emphasis is on utilizing children's literature,
music, art, and movement education to provide a well-rounded program for
young children.
6445. Principles and Practices Early Childhood 3 hours
Through individualization of program planning this course provides the
student with increased proficiency in working with the concepts, under-
standings and generalizations, as well as the knowledge and skills, which apply
to the various curriculum areas commonly ascribed to the area of Early Child-
hood Education. It uses a systematic plan whereby the student, under close
personal guidance, will gain practical experience in applying theory to practice.
Emphasis will be determined primarily, from the individual student's need
assessment.
6461. Topics in Mathematics 3 hours
Emphasizes content and teaching methods for topics of contemporary
interest in middle grades mathematics.
6462. Topics in Science 3 hours
Emphasizes content and teaching methods for topics of contemporary
interest in middle grades science.
6463. Computers in the Classroom 3 hours
This course acquaints the teacher with the microcomputer and its use
in the classroom. The characteristics of the Apple computer, simple BASIC
programming, selecting resources, strategies for teacher use, and an outline
of a computer literacy program are included. Work with the computer is
included as part of classroom activities and homework assignments. (Course
is part of middle grades concentration in mathematics or science.)
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6466. Topics in Social Sciences 3 hours
Emphasizes content and teaching methods for topics of contemporary
interest in the social sciences.
6467. Topics of Social issues
Emphasizes content and teaching methods for contemporary and con-
troversial social issues.
*Courses required for graduation.
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Board of Trustees
Officers
Stephen I. Schmidt '40
Chairman
William A. Emerson
Vice Chairman
Mrs. David C. Garrett, Jr. '52
Secretary
Marshall A. Asher, }r. '41
Treasurer
Trustees
Joseph S. Alexander '60
Vice President-Field Operations
Austin Construction Company
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Marshall A. Asher, Ir. '41
Retired Assistant Territorial Controller
Sears, Roebuck & Company
Mary Bishop Asher '43
Retired Teacher
The Westminster Schools
Belle Turner Bennett '61
Atlanta
Paula Lawton Bevington
Vice President/Community Relations
Servidyne, Incorporated
Franklin L. Burke '66
President
Bank of the South, N.A.
Mrs. lohn A. Conant
Atlanta
lohn W. Crouch '29
Retired Certified Public Accountant
Virginia O'Kelley Dempsey '27
'fempa, Florida
Paul L. Dillingham
Vice President
The Coca-Cola Company
Elmo I. Ellis
Radio Commentator-Columnist
Retired Vice President
Cox Broadcasting Corporation
William A. Emerson
Senior Vice President and
National Sales Director
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner &
Smith
New York, New York
Mrs. David C. Garrett, Ir. '52
Atlanta
Alice Bragg Geiger '42
Retired, Chairman of Art Department
Peachtree High School
Charles B. Ginden
President
Peachtree Bank
loel Goldberg
Chairman of the Executive Committee
Rich's
Edward S. Grenwald
Partner
Hansell & Post
lesse S. Hall
Executive Vice President
Trust Company Bank
C. Edward Hansel
Partner
Hansell & Post
Haines H. Hargrett
Chairman of the Board
Fulton Federal Savings & Loan
Association
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W. Frank Harrington
Senior Minister
Peachtree Presbyterian Church
George L. Harris, |r.
Vice President-Client Development
The Peterson Wealth
Management Companies
Arthur Howell
Senior Partner
Alston & Bird
Fitzhugh M. Legerton
Minister
Oglethorpe Pjesbyterian Church
Edward D. Lord
Vice President-Group Sales
Life Insurance Company of
Georgia
lames P McLain
Attorney
McLain & Merritt, PC.
Thomas D. Neal
Executive Vice President
Southern Territory
Sears Merchandise Group
Daniel B. Pattillo
President
Dan Pattillo S- Associates
Manning M. Pattillo, Ir.
President
Oglethorpe University
Garland F Pinholster
President
Matthews Supermarkets
Mack A. Rikard 37
President
Allied Products Company
Birmingham, Alabama
Stephen |. Schmidt 40
Chairman. Chief Executive Officer
Dixie Seal & Stamp Company
Charles L. Towers
Retired Vice President
Shell Oil Company
lohn L. Hiroff
Partner
Brookins & Tliroff, Attorneys
Murray D Wood
Vice Chairman
Ernst & Whinney
Trustees Emeriti
Howard G. Axelberg '40
Honorary Chairman of the Board
Liller, Neal, Inc.
Thomas L. Camp '2 5
Emeritus Chief ]udge
State Court of Fulton County
George E. Goodwin
Chairman of the Board
Manning, Selvage & Lee/Atlanta
Eugene W. O'Brien
Consulting Engineer
William C Perkins '29
President
Atlanta Brush Company
Creighton I. Perry '37
Retired President
Perma-Ad Ideas of Atlanta,
Ray D. Warren
Retired
inc.
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Board of Visitors
Elizabeth E. Abreu
Roswell
Charles S. Ackerman
President
Ackerman & Company
Mary Blackwell Alexander
President
Mary Alexander Public Relations
Sid M. Barbanel '60
President
intermedics Pacemakers, Inc.
Freeport, Texas
Charles W. Bastedo
Retired
Arthur C. Baxter
Executive Vice President
The First National Bank of Atlanta
Dwight S. Bayley '61
Minister
Northminster Presbyterian Church
Roswell
ludy W. Bishop '80
Account Executive
information Services Division-TRW
Robert E. Carpenter
President
Cotton States Insurance Company
Robert W. Chambers
Retired Chairman of the Board
Sloan Paper Company
Rodney M. Cook, C.L.U., C.FC.
Senior Sales Consultant
Guardian Life Insurance Company
of Atlanta
Robert B. Currey '66
President
Robert Currey & Associates
Herbert E. Drake, |r.
President
Drake & Funsten, Inc.
T^lmage L. Dryman
President
The 'felmage Dryman Company
Samuel G. Friedman, Ir.
President
AFCO Realty Associates, Inc.
Louis A. Gerland, Ir.
Senior Vice President
The Atlanta Coca-Cola
Bottling Company
Marion B. Glover
President
The Peterson Wealth
Management Companies
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Don E. Hutcheson
Partner
Hutcheson & Anderson Advertising
Richard D. lackson
President
First Georgia Bank
Gary M. lones
President
Woodward Academy
I. P. Jung
President
Dixie Engine Connpany
M. David Merritt
Attorney
McLain & Meritt, RC.
lames G. Minter, Jr.
Editor
The Atlanta journal & Constitution
John O. Mitchell
President
Mitchell Motors, Inc.
Samuel H. Pettway
Principal-Atlanta Office
Egon Zehnder International, Inc.
Mrs. Richard H. Pretz
Atlanta
Daniel B. Rather
Executive Vice President
Carter & Associates, I
Eric M. Scharff '63
President
Petrofax International
nc.
Grant C Simmons,
Retired
Jr.
C. Trippe Slade
Secretary-Treasurer
The Exposition Company
Mark L. Stevens
President
Sunkist Soft Drinks, Inc.
Charles L. Weltner '48
Associate justice
Supreme Court of Georgia
H. Dillon Winship, Ir.
Chairman of the Board
Transus, Inc.
tifljtumiammSmki
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The Faculty
(Year of appointment in parentheses)
G, Malcolm Amerson (1968)
The ]ames Edward Oglethorpe
Professor of Biology
B.S., Berry College
M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University
Daniel K. Anglin (1979)
Instructor of Business Admimstration
B.A., Oglethorpe University
I.D., Emory University
School of Law
Keith H. Aufderheide (1980)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Wilmington College
Ph.D., Miami University
Keith E. Baker (1983)
Director of the Accounting Program
B.S., Youngstown State
University
M.A., University of Florida
Robert E. Bergman
lecturer in Computer Science
B.S., Boston College
M.A., Central Michigan
University
Leo Bilancio (1958)
Professor of History
A.B., Knox College
M.A., University of
North Carolina
James A. Bohart (1972)
Assistant Professor of Music
B.S., M.M., Northern Illinois
University
Francis Eugene Brasher (1982)
Director of Choral Activities
B.M., Stetson University
M.S.M., New Orleans Baptist
Seminary
Ph.D., Florida State University
William L. Brightman (1975)
Associate Professor of English
A.B., Ph.D., University of
Washington
Thomas W. Chandler (1961)
Associate Professor and Librarian
B.A., M.Ln., Emory University
Barbara R. Clark (1971)
Professor of English
B.A., Georgia State University
M.A., University of Kansas
M.PA., Georgia State University
Ph.D., University of Georgia
lohn A. Cramer (1980)
Associate Professor of Physics
B.S., Wheaton College
M.A., Ohio University
Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Nell D. Crowe (1980)
icturer in English
B.S., Agnes Scott
M.A., Emory University
Joseph N. Fadyn (1981)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Lehigh
University
Vincent J. Flynn (1981)
lCturer in Business Administration
B.B.A., Baruch School of
Business and Public
Administration
M.B.A., City University of
New York
CPA., Georgia
Robert J. Fusillo (1966)
Professor of English
A.B., M.S., Fort Hays Kansas
State College
Ph.D., The Shakespeare Institute
( Stratford-upon-Avon ) ,
University of Birmingham
(England)
Roy N. Goslin (1946)
Professor Emeritus of Physics
and Mathematics
A.B., Nebraska Wesleyan
University
M.A., University of Wyoming
Sc.D., Oglethorpe University
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Jane K. Hayes (1978)
Adjunct Professor of Education
B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D., University
of Georgia
Bruce W. Hetherington (1980)
Assistant Professor of Economics
B.B.A., Madison College
M.A., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic
Institute
C. Norman Hollingsworth (1981)
Lecturer in Economics
B.S., University of South Carolina
M.B.A., Georgia State University
Charlton H. lones (1974)
Associate Professor of
Business Administration
B.S., University of Illinois
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of
Michigan
Nancy H. Kerr (1983)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Stanford University
Ph.D., Cornell University
1. B. Key (1965)
Professor of History
A.B., Birmingham-Southern
College
M.A., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins
University
John B. Knott, 111 (1971)
Dean of Administration
A.B., University of North
Carolina
M.Div., Duke University
Ph.D., Emory University
Janie J. Little (1980)
Lecturer in Sociology
B.A., University of Texas
M.A., Georgia State University
Elgin F. MacConnell (1959)
Dean of Services
A.B., Allegheny College
M.A., New York University
Robert W. Moffie (1979)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., University of California
M.A., Ph.D., University of
Notre Dame
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David K. Mosher (1972)
Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Harvard University
B.S.A.E., Ph.D., Georgia Institute
of Technology
Phillip 1. Neujahr (1973)
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Stanford University
M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University
Ken Nishimura (1964)
Professor of Philosophy
A.B., Pasadena College
M.Div., Asbury Theological
Seminary
Ph.D., Emory University
John D. Orme (1983)
Assistant Professor of Political Studies
B.A., University of Oregon
M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University
Philip F Palmer (1964)
Professor of Political Studies
A.B., M.A., University of
New Hampshire
Manning M. Pattillo, Jr. (1975)
President
B.A., University of the South
A.M., Ph.D., University of Chicago
LL.D., Le Moyne College
LL.D, St. John's University
L.H.D., University of Detroit
L.H.D., College of New Rochelle
L.H.D, Park College
Litt.D., St. Norbert College
Luis H. Peha (1983)
Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., Universidad de Monterrey
M.A., Arizona State University
T^d D. Ransopher (1981)
Lecturer in Business Administration
B.A., Indiana Central University
M.B.A., Stetson University
I.D., Woodrow Wilson College
of Law
Michael K. Rulison (1982)
Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., University of Illinois
M.S., Ph.D., University of
Georgia
Daniel L. Schadler (1975)
Associate Professor of Biology
A.B., Thomas More College
M.S., Ph.D., Cornell University
William O. Shropshire (1979)
Callaway Professor of Economics
B.A., Washington and Lee
University
Ph.D., Duke University
Ben Smith (1973)
Lecturer in Art
B.F.A., Atlanta School of Art
M.F.A., Tlilane University
John C. Stevens (1975)
Professor of Education
A.B., University of Denver
M.Ed., Ed.D., University of
Georgia
Brad L. Stone (1982)
Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.S., M.S., Brigham Young
University
Ph.D., University of Illinois
T. Lavon T^lley (1968)
Professor of Education
B.S.. M.S.. Ed.D, Auburn
University
Linda ). Taylor (1975)
Associate Professor of English
A.B., Cornell University
Ph.D., Brown University
lohn A. Thames (1977)
Dean of Students
B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.A., Columbia University
Ed.D., University of Southern
California
David N. Thomas (1968)
Professor of Historic
A.B., Coker College
M.A., Ph.D., University of
North Carolina
lohn E. Tljlly (1981)
Professor of Business Administration
A.B., Harvard University
M.B.A., Emory University
D.B.A., Georgia State University
Louise M. Valine (1978)
Professor of Education
B.S., University of Houston
M.Ed., University of Georgia
Ed.D., Auburn University
Martha H. Vardeman (1966)
Professor of Sociology
B.S., M.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Alabama
George W. Waldner (1973)
Dean of the Faculty
A.B., Cornell University
M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University
Victoria L. Weiss (1977)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., St. Norbert College
M.A., Ph.D., Lehigh University
Ann M. Wheeler (1979)
Associate Professor of Education
B.S., University of Nebraska
M.S.. Ph.D., Florida State
University
George F Wheeler (1953)
Professor Emeritus of Physics
A.B., Ohio State University
M.A., California Institute of
Technology
Monte W. Wolf (1978)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of California
Ph.D., University of Southern
California
Philip P Zinsmeister (1973)
Professor of Biology
B.S., Wittenberg University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois
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Administration
(Year of appointment in parentheses)
Manning M. Pattillo, Jr., (1975)
President
B.A., University of the South
A.M., Ph.D., University of Chicago
LL.D., LeMoyne College
LL.D., St. lohn's University
L.H.D., University of Detroit
L.H.D, College of New Rochelle
L.H.D, Park College
Litt.D, St. Norbert College
Paul Kenneth Vonk (1967)
President Emeritus
A.B., Calvin College
M.A., University of Michigan
Ph.D., Duke University
Charles L. Tbwers (1976)
Assistant to the President
B.A., University of
Southern California
LL.D., Oglethorpe University
George W. Waldner (1973)
Dean of the Faculty
A.B., Cornell University
M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University
Carl V. Hodges (1977)
Dean of Continuing Education
B.S., Georgia Southern College
M.Ed., Duke University
Ed.D, University of Georgia
Academic Affairs
lohn B. Knott, 111 (1971)
Dean of Administration
A.B., University of North Carolina
M.Div., Duke University
Ph.D., Emory University
Elgin F MacConnell (1959)
Dean of Services
A.B., Allegheny College
M.A., New York University
William L. Pippin (1983)
Vice President for Development
B.A., Tlilane University
M.A., Wake Forest University
Jonathan lay (1983)
Director of Admissions
B.A., St. Lawrence University
M.A., University of Connecticut
lohn A. Thames (1977)
Dean of Students
B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.A., Columbia University
Ed.D, University of
Southern California
Elaine Gorman (1982)
Secretary to the President
George W. Waldner
Dean of the Faculty
Thomas W. Chandler, Ir.
Librarian
George G. Stewart
Assistant Librarian, Readers' Services
Fran P Flowers
Assistant Librarian. Cataloging
Dorothy Richardson
Assistant Librarian. Emerita
K. Michael Petty
Library Assistant
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Ronnie A. Few
Library Assistant
Hilda A. Nix
Associate Registrar
Carrie Lee Hall
Associate Registrar
Marjorie M. MacConnell
Registrar Emerita
Charlotte Morrow
Secretary to the Dean
Prudence H. Hughes
Secretary to the Faculty
Admissions and
Financial Aid
Jonathan Jay
Director of Admissions
P. Carol Gamble
Assistant Director of Admissions
Therese A. Guth
Admissions Counselor
Mary Ellen Perkins
Graduate Admissions Counselor
Helen M. Schofield
Admissions Office Manager
T. Randolph Smith
Assistant Director of Admissions
Dennis Matthews
Admissions Counselor
Athletics and
Physical Fitness
Melvin L. Reynolds
Assistant to the Director of Admissions
Marilyn Merrifield
Admissions Assistant
Richard D. Leber
Admissions Counselor
William j. Hayden
Admissions Counselor
Fred M. Carter
Director of Financial Aid
Anders M. Nilsen
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
jack M. Berkshire
Director of Athletics.
Head Basketball Coach
Melvin L. Reynolds
Soccer Coach
Tom Seitz
Assistant Basketball Coach
Business Affairs
lames C, Owen
Director of Men's \ntramurals
Assistant Basketball Coach
Medra Ashmore
V\/omen's Volleyball and Tennis Coach
Matt Schuster
Men's Tennis Coach
John B. Knott, III
Dean of Administration
Betty J. Amerson
Controller
John W. Ferrey
Director of Data Processing
Linda W. Bucki
Director of Personnel
Carol Busard
Secretary to the Dean
Marie S. Williams
Accounts Payable and
Payroll Supervisor
Julia D. Conley
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Adrina Richard
Bookstore Manager and
Purchasing Agent
Charles M. Wingo
Assistant Manager. Bookstore
B. C. Payne
Superintendent of Buildings and
Grounds
Howard Parker
Custodial Supervisor
Gloria D. Moore
Receptionist
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Continuing Education
Carl V. Hodges
Dean of Continuing Education
Marlene Howard
Associate Dean of
Continuing Education
Byrd P. Perkerson
Director of Non-Credit Courses
William L. Gates
Assistant Dean of
Continuing Education
Claire M. Carroll
Administrative Assistant
Development
William L. Pippin
Vice President for Development
Sheryl Manley
Director of Annual Giving
Anne N. McGinn
Director of Public Relations
Polly Perry
Alumni Director
Margaret Del Campo
Administrative Assistant
for Development
Betty Weiland
Secretary to the Directors of
Alumni and Public Relations
Student Affairs
lohn A. Thames
Dean of Students
Carol Duffy
Secretary to the Dean
Patsy A. Bradley
University Nurse
William G. Erickson, M.D
University Physician
Lewis F. Gordon, Ir.
Director of Counseling and Career
Development
Carol Lee Johnston
Assistant Director of Placement
lames C Owen
Director of Men's Housing
Kathleen Ganey
Director of "Somen's Housing
Marshall R. Nason
Director of the Student Center
Eugene Brasher
Director of Choral Activities
Betty Nissley
Student Center Secretary
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Index
Academic Advising 50
Academic Fraud Policy 54
Academic Regulations 49
Access to Records 5 5
Administration 136
Advanced Placement Program 19
Application for Admission 18
Application Procedure 22
Athletics 43
Board of TYustees 123
Board of Visitors 12 5
Buildings and Grounds 13
Calendar 3
Career Development 44
Class Attendance 50
CLEP 18
Continuing Education 59
Cooperative Education 44
Core Program 59
Course Descriptions
Accounting Ill
American Studies 64
Art 72
Biology 84
Business Administration 106
Chemistry 86
Economics 108
Education, early childhood 95
Education, middle grades 95
Education, graduate 119
Education, secondary 95
Engineering 61
English 69
Far Eastern Studies 76
Foreign Language 76
General Science 91
History 79
Individually Planned Major 61
Interdisciplinary Studies 67
International Studies 66
Mathematics 88
Medical Technology 88
Music 72
Philosophy 74
Physics 90
Political Studies 81
Pre-Legal Program 62
Pre-Medical Studies 62
Pre-Seminary 63
Psychology 100
Social Work 102
Sociology 102
Counseling 44
Credit by Examination 18
Curriculum. Organization 56
Deans List 51
Degrees 52
Degrees With Honors 53
Drop/Add 38
Evening School Fees 37
Expenses 36
Extra-Curricular Activities 42
Faculty 127
Faith Hall 16
Fees and Costs 36
Field House 16
Financial Assistance 23
Fraternities and Sororities 43
Goodman Hall 16
GoslinHall 15
Grades 50
Graduate Studies in Education 113
Graduation Requirements 51
Health Service 46
Hearst Hall 15
History of Oglethorpe 9
Honors 47
Housing 46
International Students 21
Library (Lowry Hall) 14
LuptonHall 14
Major Programs 60
Mens Residence Halls 16
Minimum Academic Average 52
Non-TYaditional Students 20
Normal Academic Load 53
"O" Book 46
Orientation 41
Part-Time Fees 37
Placement Center 44
Probation and Dismissal 52
Refunds 38
Registration 50
ROrc 34
Scholarships 28
Semester System 5 5
Special Students 20
Student Government 42
Teacher Education Program 94
Tt-adition and Purposes 4
Transfer Students 19
Withdrawal from a Course 53
Withdrawal from the University 53
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