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Oglethorpe University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the South-
ern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia
30033-4097; telephone (404) 679-4501) to award bachelor's degrees and master's
degrees. The undergraduate and graduate teacher education programs are
approved by the Professional Standards Commission of the State of Georgia.

Oglethorpe makes no distinction in its admission policies or procedures on grounds of age, race,
gender, religious belief, color, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. This Bulletin is pub-
lished by the Office of the Provost, Oglethorpe University. The information included in it is accu-
rate for the 1996-98 academic years as of the date of publication, June 1996; however, the programs,
policies, requirements, and regulations are subject to change as circumstances may require. The
listing of a course or program in this Bulletin does not constitute a guarantee or contract that it will
be offered during the 1996-98 academic years. Final responsibility for selecting and scheduling
courses and satisfactorily completing curriculum requirements rests with the student.

Directory of Correspondence

Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30319-2797
(404) 261-1441

General College Policy

Academic Policy

Admission

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Advancement and Fund Raising
(Development, Public Relations,
Alumni Affairs)

Financial Information

Housing and Career Services

Student Records and Transcripts

University College

(Continuing Education, Evening Classes)

Public Information and Public Relations

Donald S. Stanton
President

Anthony S. Caprio
Provost

Dennis T. Matthews

Director of Admission

Pamela S. Beaird

Director of Financial Aid

Robert J. Buccino
Vice President for
Advancement

John B. Knott, III

Executive Vice President

Janice C. Gilmore

Director of the Business Office

Donald R. Moore

Vice President for Student
Affairs

Paul Stephen Hudson
Registrar

John A. Thames

Dean of University College

Robert M. Hill

Director of Public Relations

Visitors

Oglethorpe University welcomes visitors to the campus throughout the year.
To be sure of seeing a particular staff or faculty member, visitors are urged to
make an appointment in advance. Administrative offices are open from 8:30
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. In addition, appointments are available on
Saturday.

All of the offices of the University can be reached by calling Atlanta
(404) 261-1441 (switchboard). The Public Relations Office (404) 364-8446 is
available for assistance. The Admission Office can be reached directly by calling
(404) 364-8307 in the Atlanta calling area or (800) 428-4484 outside of Atlanta.

Table of Contents

University Calendar 4

Tradition, Purpose, and Goals 7

History 13

Campus Facilities 17

Admission 23

Financial Assistance 33

Tuition and Costs 47

Community Life 53

Academic Regulations and Policies 67

The Core Curriculum 77

Honors Program 81

Interdisciplinary Programs and Majors 85

University College 99

DIVISION I Humanities 107

DIVISION II History, Politics, and

International Studies 133

DIVISION III Science and Mathematics 143

DIVISION IV Behavioral Sciences 161

DIVISION V Economics and Business

Administration 171

DIVISION VI Education - Undergraduate

and Graduate 187

Board of Trustees 205

President's Advisory Council 208

Alumni Association 210

The Faculty. 212

Administration 216

Institutional Affiliations and Memberships ..221

Campus Map 226

Index 228

University Calendar

Fall Semester, 1996

Sat

August 24

Opening of Residence Halls and Orientation

Sun

August 25

Orientation

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August 26

Orientation and Testing of New Students;
Registration of Returning Students

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August 27

Registration of New Students

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August 28

First Day of Classes

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September 2

Labor Day Holiday

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September 4

Last Day to Drop or Add a Course;
End of Late Registration

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October 14

Columbus Day Holiday

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October 18

Mid-Term; Last Day to Withdraw from a
Course with a "W" Grade

M-F

November 11-15

Pre-Registration for Spring Semester, 1997

W-S

November 27-
December 1

Thanksgiving Holidays

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December 2

Classes Resume

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December 9

Last Day of Classes

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December 10

Reading/Preparation Day

W-F

December 11-13

Final Examinations

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December 14

Final Examinations for Saturday Classes

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December 16-17

Final Examinations

Spring Semester, 1997

Mon

January 13

Opening of Residence Halls and Orientation

Tue

January 14

Orientation and Registration

Wed

January 15

First Day of Classes

Mon

January 20

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

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January 22

Last Day to Drop or Add a Course;
End of Late Registration

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March 7

Mid-Term; Last Day to Withdraw from a
Course with a "W" Grade

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March 15

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March 16-23

Spring Holidays

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March 24

Classes Resume

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April 7-11

Pre-Registration for Summer and Fall
Semesters, 1997

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Last Day of Classes

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April 30

Reading/Preparation Day

Th-F

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Final Examinations

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Commencement

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Orientation

Orientation and Testing of New Students;

Registration of Returning Students
Registration of New Students
First Day of Classes
Labor Day Holiday
Last Day to Drop or Add a Course;

End of Late Registration
Columbus Day Holiday
Mid-Term; Last Day to Withdraw from a

Course with a "W" Grade
Pre-Registration for Spring Semester, 1998
Thanksgiving Holidays
Classes Resume
Last Day of Classes
Reading/Preparation Day
Final Examinations

Final Examinations for Saturday Classes
Final Examinations

Spring Semester, 1998

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Orientation and Registration

First Day of Classes

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Last Day to Drop or Add a Course;

End of Late Registration
Mid-Term; Last Day to Withdraw from a

Course with a "W" Grade
Beginning of Spring Vacation (5:00 p.m.)
Spring Holidays
Classes Resume
Pre-Registration for Summer and Fall

Semesters, 1998
Last Day of Classes
Reading/Preparation Day
Final Examinations

Final Examinations for Saturday Classes
Final Exzuninations
Commencement

Courses also are offered during several summer sessions. For dates and course
offerings, contact the Registrar's Office.

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Tradition, Purpose
and Goals

Tradition, Purpose and Goals

Oglethorpe derives its institutional purpose from an awareness and appre-
ciation of the University's heritage and from an analysis of the needs of contem-
porary society. The goals of the educational program and of other component
parts of the University are based on this sense of institutional purpose.

The Oglethorpe 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 universi-
ties, 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 institu-
tions in the last century and has left its mark on every college and university in
the country.

The third idea or model is that of the land-grant college, a uniquely Ameri-
can 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 foundation on which many of the state univer-
sities have been built.

Oglethorpe University identifies itself with the tradition of the English
college. Established in 1835 and named after General James 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 concep-
tions 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 John 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 intelli-
gent 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. These are 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 infor-

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mation the invention of the printing press made that notion of educa-
tion obsolete. Rather, the most important function of the teacher is to
stimulate intellectual activity in the student and to promote his or her
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 a collection of academic 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 play important roles. 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. Oglethorpe, he said,
should be a "small college, 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 extraor-
dinary teachers. Thus, a commitment to limited size and superior performance
cire important elements of the Oglethorpe tradition.

Purpose: Education for a Changing Society

While an institution may take pride in a distinguished heritage, it is also
essential that its educational program prepare young people to function effec-
tively in a complex and rapidly changing society. What are the requirements of
an education intended to inform and enrich lives and careers that will be con-
ducted in the remainder of this century and beyond?

Many commentators on contemporary social conditions and future trends
agree that today's rapidly changing society places a premium on adaptability.
People in positions of leadership must be able to function effectively in chang-
ing circumstances. Rigid specialization, with its training in current practice, ill
prepares the graduate for responsibilities in such a society. The broadly edu-
cated person, schooled in fundamental principles, is better equipped to exercise
leadership in a world that is being transformed by high technology and new
information.

Oglethorpe emphasizes the preparation of the humane generalist the
kind of leader needed by a complex and changing society. Its purpose is to
produce graduates who are broadly educated in the fundamental fields of knowl-
edge and the basic concepts and principles of their disciplines and who are
prepared to exercise responsible leadership in public and private life.

The University limits its educational program to the arts and sciences, busi-
ness administration, and teacher education. It defines its primary role as the
conduct of a program of undergraduate education for men and women of above-
average ability and traditional college age. In addition, a master's degree in
teacher education, a master's degree in business administration, and programs
of continuing education for adults are offered as services to the local community.

Goals

Educational programs at Oglethorpe seek to produce graduates who dis-
play abilities, skills, intellectual attitudes, and sensitivities which are related to
the University's purpose. The curriculum is designed to develop the following:

1. The ability to comprehend English prose at an advanced level.

2. The ability to convey ideas in writing and in speech accurately, gram-
matically, and persuasively.

3. Skill in reasoning logically about important matters.

4. An understanding of the values and principles that have shaped Western
civilization and of the methods employed in historical inquiry.

5. A knowledge and appreciation of great literature, especially the great
literature of the English-speaking world.

6. An appreciation of one or more of the arts and an understanding of
artistic excellence.

7. An acquaintance with the methods of inquiry of mathematics and sci-
ence 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 understanding of our economic, political, and social systems and
of the psychological and sociological influences on human behavior.

In its dedication to a broad, comprehensive liberal education for each stu-
dent, Oglethorpe has created a common set of core courses that invites students
to be thoughtful, inquisitive, and reflective about the human condition and the
world surrounding them. These core courses work together with students' expe-
riences in advanced courses in their chosen disciplines to encourage the life-
long "habit of mind" that is extolled in Newman's The Idea of a University. Stu-
dents are thus urged to consider carefully what they see, hear, and read, to
examine questions from more than one point of view, and to avoid leaping quickly
to conclusions.

The central considerations of the Oglethorpe core curriculum are expressed
in the form of five questions that have no easy answers:

1. What are our present ways of understanding ourselves and the universe?

2. How do these ways of understanding evolve?

3. How do we deal with conflicts in our ways of understanding?

4. How do we decide what is of value?

5. How do we decide how to live our lives?

The Oglethorpe core curriculum initiates and sustains meaningful discus-
sion about matters which are and have been fundamental to understanding the
human condition and dealing thoughtfully with its ambiguities. The courses in
the core program present a variety of distinct ways of knowing or understand-
ing ourselves and our world.

As students become actively engaged with faculty in asking and attempting
to answer the central questions raised by the core courses, they will learn to
appreciate the life of the mind and to be interested in hearing the variety of
voices that have addressed these questions. In an effort to ensure that students
encounter such points of view directly, Oglethorpe's core courses are designed
to stimulate intensive interaction between faculty and students.

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The core curriculum provides only a beginning for the investigation of
significant questions. What students have at the completion of the Oglethorpe
core program are not final answers but a multiplicity of ways of knowing and
experiencing the world. They will, in addition, be prepared to continue this
inquiry on their own.

All undergraduate programs also require the student to develop a deeper
grasp of one or more fields of knowledge organized coherently as a major. The
student's major may be pursued in a single field, such as biology, economics, or
English, or it may cut across two or more traditional fields (as an interdiscipli-
nary or individually planned major).

The curriculum and extracurricular life are structured to engender in
students the following:

1. The willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities of leadership
in public and private life, including skill in organizing the efforts of other
persons on behalf of worthy causes.

2. An inclination to continue one's learning after graduation from college
and skill in the use of books and other intellectual tools for that purpose.

3. A considered commitment to a set of career and life goals.

4. An awareness of the increasingly international character of contemporary
life and skill in interacting with persons of diverse cultural backgrounds.

The graduate program in teacher education seeks to support elementary
and middle grades education in the University's neighboring community by pro-
viding members of the teaching profession with the opportunity to enhance
their knowledge and skills in areas of assessed need. The program enables prac-
ticing teachers and other students to achieve career advancement by earning the
initial graduate degree in the field of education. Program graduates are expected
to have developed and demonstrated:

1. Familiarity with the scholarly literature in their fields of study.

2. Expertise in appropriate research techniques.

3. The capacity for sustained study and independent thought.

The graduate program in business administration explores the qualities
that define business leadership in a global environment. Graduates are expected
to develop:

1. Critical thinking skills which will enable students to solve complex busi-
ness problems.

2. Advanced communication skills which cross technical and cultural
spectrums.

3. Achieve a greater understanding of the social context in which businesses
operate.

The continuing education program enables members of the metropolitan
community to pursue their educational goals in a variety of programs and courses.
Baccalaureate courses selected for adult learners from the regular undergradu-
ate curriculum are offered in the evening and on weekends. Majors and pro-
grams of special relevance and interest to those already employed are emphasized
to enable program graduates to attain advancement in their careers.

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Non-credit courses are also offered in the continuing education program
in order to provide service to as broad a segment of the community as possible.
Courses focused on the goals of personal enrichment and professional develop-
ment are offered during evening hours. Career advancement goals may be
pursued in the non-credit curriculum through a variety of computer courses.

The success of Oglethorpe alumni and students in their subsequent educa-
tion, a wide variety of careers, and community life attests to the soundness of
this approach to education.

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History

History

Old Oglethorpe University began in the early 1800s with a movement by
Georgia Presbyterians to establish in their state an institution for the training of
ministers. For generations, southern Presbyterian families had sent their sons to
Princeton College in New Jersey, and the long distance traveled by stage or
horseback suggested the building of a similar institution in the South.

Oglethorpe University was chartered by the state of Georgia in 1835, shortly
after the centennial observance of the state. The college was named after James
Edward Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia. Oglethorpe University, which com-
menced actual operations in 1838, was thus one of the earliest denominational
institutions in the South located below the Virginia line. The antebellum college,
which began with four faculty members and about 25 students, was located at
Midway, a small community near Milledgeville, then the capital of Georgia.

Throughout its antebellum existence the Oglethorpe curriculum consisted
primarily of courses in Greek, Latin, classical literature, theology, and a surpris-
ing variety of natural science. Oglethorpe's president during much of this period
was Samuel Kennedy Talmage, an eminent minister and educator. Other notable
Oglethorpe faculty members were Nathaniel M. Crawford, professor of math-
ematics and a son of Georgia statesman William H. Crawford; Joseph LeConte,
destined to earn world fame for his work in geology and optics; and James
Woodrow, an uncle of Woodrow Wilson and the first professor in Georgia to
hold the Ph.D. degree. Oglethorpe's most distinguished alumnus from the ante-
bellum era was the poet, critic, and musician Sidney Lanier, who graduated in
1860. Lanier remained as tutor in 1861 until he, with other Oglethorpe cadets,
marched away to war. Shortly before his death, Lanier remarked to a friend that
his greatest intellectual impulse was during his college days at Oglethorpe University.

Old Oglethorpe in effect "died at Gettysburg." During the Civil War its
students were soldiers, its endowment was lost in Confederate bonds, and its
buildings were used for barracks and hospitals. The school closed in 1862 and
afterward conducted classes irregularly at the Midway location. In 1870 the in-
stitution was briefly relocated in Georgia's postbellum capital of Atlanta, at the
site of the present City Hall. Oglethorpe at this time produced several educa-
tional innovations, expanding its curriculum to business and law courses and
offering the first evening college classes in Georgia. The dislocation of the
Reconstruction era proved insurmountable, however, and in 1872 Oglethorpe
closed its doors for a second time.

Oglethorpe University was rechartered in 1913, and in 1915 the corner-
stone to the new campus was laid at its present location on Peachtree Road in
north Atlanta. Present to witness the occasion were members of the classes of
1860 and 1861, thus linking the old and the new Oglethorpe University. The
driving force behind the University's revival was Dr. Thornwell Jacobs, whose
grandfather, Professor Ferdinand Jacobs, had served on the faculty of Old
Oglethorpe. Thornwell Jacobs, who became the Oglethorpe president for nearly
three decades, intended for the new campus to be a "living memorial" to James
Oglethorpe. The distinctive Gothic revival architecture of the campus was in-
spired by the honorary alma mater of James Oglethorpe, Corpus Christi College,
Oxford. The collegiate coat-of-arms, emblazoned with three boar's heads and
the inscription Nescit Cedere ("He does not know how to give up"), replicated the

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Oglethorpe family standard. For the college athletic teams, Jacobs chose an
unusual mascot - a small, persistent seabird which, according to legend, had
inspired James Oglethorpe while on board ship to Georgia in 1732. The
Oglethorpe University nickname "Stormy Petrels" is unique in intercollegiate
athletics.

Although Presbyterian congregations throughout the South contributed to
the revival of Oglethorpe University, the school never re-established a denomi-
national affiliation. Since the early 1920s Oglethorpe has been an independent
nonsectarian co-educational higher educational institution. Its curricular
emphasis continued in the liberal arts and sciences and expanded into profes-
sional programs in business administration and education. From the 1920s
through the 1940s, the institution received major contributions from several
individuals. Some of the most prominent benefactors were: John Thomas Lupton,
Coca-Cola bottler from Chattanooga, Tennessee; Atlanta business community
members Harry Hermance and Mrs. Robert J. Lowry; and publisher William
Randolph Hearst. The latter gave to Oglethorpe a sizable donation of land. In
the early 1930s the Oglethorpe campus covered approximately 600 acres,
including 30-acre Silver Lake, which was renamed Lake Phoebe after the
publisher's mother, Phoebe Apperson Hearst.

During Thornwell Jacobs' tenure he launched several projects which brought
national and even international repute to Oglethorpe University. In 1923 Jacobs
discovered the tomb of James and Elizabeth Oglethorpe in Cranham, England.
For about a decade Oglethorpe University was involved in major college athletics,
and the Stormy Petrels fielded football teams that defeated both Georgia Tech
and the University of Georgia. Perhaps Oglethorpe's most famous athlete was
Luke Appling, enshrined in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Dr. Jacobs
in the 1930s became, however, one of the earliest and most articulate critics of
misplaced priorities in intercollegiate athletics, and Oglethorpe curtailed
development in this area. In the early 1930s Oglethorpe attracted widespread
attention with its campus radio station, WJTL, named after benefactor John
Thomas Lupton. Oglethorpe's University of the Air was a notable experiment,
which lasted about five years, that broadcast college credit courses on the air
waves. Oglethorpe University was one of the first institutions to confer honor-
ary doctorates on national figures in order to recognize superior civic and
scientific achievement. Among Oglethorpe's early honorary alumni were
Woodrow Wilson, Walter Lippman, Franklin Roosevelt, Bernard Baruch, Amelia
Earhart, and David Sarnoff.

Perhaps the best known of all of Jacobs' innovations was the Oglethorpe
Crypt of Civilization, which he proposed in the November 1936 issue oi Scientific
American. This prototype for the modern time capsule v/as an effort to provide,
for posterity, an encyclopedic inventory of life and customs from ancient times
through the middle of the 20th century. The Crypt, sealed in the foundation of
Phoebe Hearst Hall in 1940, is not to be opened until 8113 A.D. It has been
hailed by the Guiness Book of World Records as "the first successful attempt to
bury a record for future inhabitants or visitors to the planet earth."

In 1944 Oglethorpe University began a new era under Philip Weltner, a
noted attorney and educator. With a group of faculty associates. Dr. Weltner
initiated an exciting approach to undergraduate education called the "Oglethorpe
Idea." It involved one of the earliest efforts to develop a core curriculum, with

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the twin aims to "make a life and to make a living." The Oglethorpe core, which
was applauded by the New York Times, aimed at a common learning experience
for students with about one-half of every student's academic program consisting
of courses in "Citizenship" and "Human Understanding." After World War II,
Oglethorpe University emphasized characteristics it had always cultivated, nota-
bly close personal relationships, in order to be, in Dr. Weltner's words, "a small
college superlatively good." From 1965 through part of 1972 the institution was
called Oglethorpe College. But the historical identity of Oglethorpe University
was so strong that in 1972 the original chartered name was re-established.
Oglethorpe continued toward its goals and in the late 1960s began a facilities
expansion program which created a new part of the campus, including a mod-
ern student center and residential complex.

By the 1980s the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
had classified Oglethorpe in the category of Liberal Arts I (now referred to as
Baccalaureate [Liberal Arts] Colleges I). These highly selective undergraduate
institutions award more than half of their degrees in the arts and sciences. By
the 1990s the University was listed in the Fiske Guide to Colleges, The Princeton
Review Student Access Guide, Barron's 300 Best Buys in College Education, National
Review College Guide - America 's Top Liberal Arts Schools and many other guides to
selective colleges.

The student body, while primarily from the South, has become increasingly
cosmopolitan; in a typical semester, Oglethorpe draws students from about 30
states and 30 foreign countries. The University has established outreach through
its non<redit Learn and Live courses; evening-weekend degree programs; teacher
certification and a graduate program in education; a graduate program in busi-
ness administration; and the Oglethorpe University Museum. The University is
also home to the Georgia Shakespeare Festival.

As Oglethorpe University faces the 21st century, it has demonstrated con-
tinued leadership in the development and revision of its core curriculum, vfith
efforts funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The historic
district of the 100-acre campus has been designated in the National Register of
Historic Places. Enrollment is about 1,300 with the plans for controlled growth
to about 1,500. Oglethorpe remains on the forefront of educational innovation,
Vfith a curriculum that features interactive learning. The University uses a vari-
ety of effective pedagogical techniques, perhaps most notably a peer tutoring
program. Reflecting the contemporary growth of the city of Atlanta, Oglethorpe
has recently developed a distinctive international dimension. Students at the
University may complement their campus programs with foreign studies at sister
institutions in Argentina, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Monaco and Japan.
As Oglethorpe University continues to grow, academically and materially, it is
ever mindful of its distinguished heritage and will still remain, in the affection-
ate words of poet and alumnus Sidney Lanier, a "college of the heart."

The Presidents of the University

Carlyle Pollock Beman, 1836-1840 Donald Wilson, 1956-1957

Samuel Kennedy Talmage, 1841-1865 Donald Charles Agnew, 1958-1964

William M. Cunningham, 1869-1870 George Seward, Acting, 1964-1965

David Wills, 1870-1872 Paul Rensselaer Beall, 1965-1967

Thornwell Jacobs, 1915-1943 Paul Kenneth Vonk, 1967-1975

Philip Weltner, 1944-1953 Manning Mason Pattillo, Jr., 1975-1988

James Whitney Bunting, 1953-1955 Donald Sheldon Stanton, 1988-

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Campus Facilities

Oglethorpe University's facilities are generally accessible to physically
impaired students. All buildings on campus are equipped with either ramps or
ground-floor entry. With the exception of Lupton Hall, the primary classroom
and office buildings have elevators to all floors. Appointments with faculty mem-
bers or administrators with inaccessible offices are scheduled in accessible areas.
Only three classrooms are not accessible. When appropriate, classes are reassigned
so all classes are available to all students. All residence halls include accessible
housing space.

Smoking is prohibited in all campus buildings at Oglethorpe University.
This includes classrooms, offices, labs, meeting rooms, lounge areas, restrooms,
corridors, stairwells, the Library, the Field House, the Schmidt Center, the Student
Center, and any other interior spaces in buildings. An exception to the rule is
provided for residents in the privacy of their residence hall rooms.

Lowry Hall Philip Weltner Library

The Philip Weltner Library is a recently remodeled and expanded facility
which includes a formal reading room with an atrium, a glass-enclosed quiet
reading room, and an after-hours reading room. In addition, there are numer-
ous study rooms and carrells, as well as an audio-visual room. The Library of
Congress classification is used in an open-stack arrangement allowing free access
to users on all three floors.

The collection of over 115,000 volumes includes books, periodicals, and
microforms, as well as audio-visual and machine-readable materials. More than
730 periodical subscriptions provide a diversified range of current information.

The library has an on-line catalog and a computerized circulation system to
aid the library patron. The library is a member of the library consortium of the
University Center of Georgia and participates in Galileo, a statewide informa-
tion network.

The library is open seven days a week during the regular academic year.

Oglethorpe Museum

The Oglethorpe University Museum, located on the third floor of the Philip
Weltner Library, opened in the spring of 1993 after extensive renovations. The
museum, covering 7,000 square feet, has a comfortable environment created by
the intimate spaces of two galleries. It is considered an important cultural addi-
tion to Atlanta's growing art scene, drawing thousands of visitors each year.

In addition to the permanent collection, three exhibitions are held each
year, which focus on realistic, historical and/or international images of art.

The museum sponsors a unique International Artist-in-Residence program,
bringing to campus a well-known artist from another country to work in the
Faith Hall Art Studios and to hold visiting hours for the students and the public.
An exhibition of the artist-in-residence's work can be viewed in the Museum.

For Museum hours and exhibit information, call (404) 364-8555.

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Performing Arts Center

This new performing arts center, with construction begun in 1996, is a four-
story facihty located adjacent to the Philip Weltner Library. It provides a perma-
nent home for the Georgia Shakespeare Festival and for classes in theatre and
music for Oglethorpe's undergraduate liberal arts students. It houses a mainstage
theatre with seating for 500, a lobby, rehearsal and dressing rooms, an area for
receptions, offices, and shipping and receiving facilities.

The Emerson Student Center

The Emerson Student Center is named in honor of William A. and Jane S.
Emerson, benefactors of the University. As the hub of campus life, the Emerson
Student Center houses a lounge, television area, a snack bar/game room, the
student post office, the student association office, the newspaper and yearbook
offices, the cafeteria, the offices of the Dean of Community Life, the Director
of the Student Center, the Director of Career Services, the Director of Housing,
and the Director of Musical Activities. An outdoor swimming pool is adjacent to
the building.

Lupton Hall

Lupton Hall, built in 1920 and named in honor of John Thomas Lupton,
was one of the three original buildings on the present Oglethorpe University
campus. Renovated in 1973 and 1996, it contains primarily administrative offices,
including the Office of the President, faculty offices, an auditorium for 300
persons, classrooms, and a computer laboratory. The offices of Admission,
Advancement, Financial Aid, and the Registrar are also located in Lupton Hall.

The cast-bell carillon in the Lupton tower has 42 bells which chime the
quarter hours.

Phoebe Hearst Hall

Phoebe Hearst Hall was built in 1915 in the handsome neo-Gothic architec-
ture 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 as a classroom and faculty office build-
ing. Most classes, with the exception of science and mathematics, are held in
this building which is located directly across from Lupton Hall. The University
Bookstore 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. The capsule was
sealed on May 28, 1940 and is not to be opened until May 28, 8113.

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Goslin Hall

Goslin Hall was completed in 1971 and houses the Division of Science and
Mathematics. Lecture halls and laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics
are located in the building. Goslin Hall was named in honor of Dr. Roy N.
Goslin, the late 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. All laboratories were
renovated in 1985. In 1993, a grant from AT&T provided a networked computer
laboratory for science and mathematics instruction.

Goodman Hall

Goodman Hall was built in 1956 and renovated in 1970, when it was trans-
formed from a men's into a women's residence hall. The facility currently contains
the Academic Resource Center, the Urban Leadership Program, classrooms,
and a computer training center.

Traer Hall

Built in 1969, Traer Hall is a three-story women's residence which houses
168 students. Construction of the building was made possible through the gen-
erosity of the late Wayne S. Traer, Oglethorpe University alumnus of the class of
1928. The double occupancy rooms, arranged in suites, open onto a central
plaza courtyard.

Upper Residence Hall Complex

Six residence halls are situated around the upper quadrangle. Alumni,
Dempsey, Jacobs, Schmidt, and Trustee Halls, constructed in 1968, house both
men and women. All rooms on the first and second floors are suites with pri-
vate entrances and baths.

Opened in the spring of 1996, the new residence hall is coed, non-smoking,
and accommodates 73 students. It is designed as a more traditional facility with
a central entrance and two-, three-, and four-person suites off central hallways.

Faith Hall

The Student Health Center and the Counseling Office are located on the
upper level of Faith Hall, together with art studios and lecture rooms.

R. E. Dorough Field House

The Dorough Field House is the site of intercollegiate basketball and volley-
ball and large campus gatherings such as concerts and commencement exer-
cises. Built in 1960, the structure underwent major renovation in 1979. The
building is named for the late R. E. Dorough, a former Trustee of the University.

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Steve Schmidt Sport 8c Recreation Center

Dedicated in 1995, the Schmidt Center is a 22,000 square-foot addition to
Dorough Field House. The Center has basketball and volleyball courts, a run-
ning track, seven offices, a conference room, locker rooms, a weight room, hand-
ball courts, a training room, and an entrance lobby. The facility is used primarily
for recreation and intramural sports. The Center is named for Stephen J. Schmidt,
Oglethorpe University alumnus of the class of 1940 and long-time member of
the Board of Trustees, who personally led the fund-raising effort for the addition.

Outdoor Athletic Facilities

Intercollegiate soccer is played on the Oglethorpe soccer field, located behind
the upper residence hall complex. Intercollegiate baseball is played on Anderson
Field between Hermance Stadium and Dorough Field House. Six tennis courts
are adjacent to the field house and below them is a six-lane, all-weather LayKold
track. There is an outdoor volleyball court (sand) behind the upper residence
hall complex.

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Admission

The admission policy of Oglethorpe University is based on an individual
selection process. Throughout its history, Oglethorpe has welcomed students
from all sections of the country, as well as from abroad, as candidates for degrees.
It is the policy of the Admission Committee to select for admission to the
University applicants who present strong evidence of purpose, maturity, scho-
lastic ability, and probable success at Oglethorpe. Applicants wishing to enroll
in the evening credit program should consult the University College section in
this Bulletin.

Freshman Applicants

Admission to the undergraduate division of the University may be gained
by presenting evidence of successful completion of secondary school work and
by providing the results of the College Entrance Examination Board's Scholastic
Assessment Test (SAT) or the results of the American College Testing Program
Assessment (ACT).

Arrangements to take the SAT or ACT may be made through a secondary
school guidance counselor or by writing directly to one of the testing agencies.
For SAT write to College Board, Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, or Box
1025, Berkeley, California 90701. For ACT write to American College Testing
Program, P.O. Box 451, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. It is to the applicant's advantage
to take one of the tests late in the junior year or early in the senior year of high
school.

Applicants should normally have or be in the process of completing a sec-
ondary school program including appropriate courses in English, social studies,
mathematics, and science. While an admission decision may be based on a partial
secondary school transcript, a final transcript must be sent to the Admission
Office by the candidate's school, showing evidence of academic work completed
and official graduation.

The Oglethorpe application contains a recommendation form and a list of
other materials which must be submitted by the applicant. No application will
be considered and acted upon until the items indicated have been received.

Students may choose from Early Decision, Priority Decision, and Regular
Decision admission.

Application Procedure

All correspondence concerning admission should be addressed to the
Admission Office, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta,
Georgia 30319-2797. After receiving the application form, the applicant should
complete and return it with an application fee of $30.

Entering freshmen must also submit the following: the application essay,
official high school transcripts, standardized test scores (SAT/ ACT), and the
recommendation form completed by a high school counselor or teacher.
Achievement tests, portfolios or videos are not required for admission purposes
but will be considered if submitted. Interviews and campus visits are strongly
recommended. If, upon review of an applicant's file, it is felt that further
information would be helpful (i.e. mid-year grades), the student will be notified.

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Transfer students must submit the completed application form and essay
with the $30 application fee, official transcripts from each college attended, and
certification of good academic standing at the most recent or present college.
High school transcript and test scores are also required if less than one full year
of college work has been completed.

When a student has completed the application process, the Director of
Admission and the Admission Committee will review the application. If accepted,
the student will be required to submit an enrollment deposit to reserve
accommodations for the appropriate semester. Residence hall students submit a
deposit of $200, commuters $100. While the deposit is not refundable, it is
applicable toward tuition and fees.

Early Decision First Choice

This program allows students for whom Oglethorpe is their first choice to
be considered on a priority basis. Completed applications with supporting
materials are due on or before November 30. Candidates will be required to
certify that they are not applying to any other colleges under an Early Decision
plan. Notification of admission by Oglethorpe will be made on or about December
15. Early Decision candidates applying for scholarship or financial aid assistance
must file the appropriate forms by January 7.

Accepted students will be required to submit their deposits by February 1
and to certify that they have withdrawn applications from other schools. Early
Decision students who do not submit their deposit as required will have offers
of admission and financial assistance rescinded.

Priority Decision

Candidates for Priority Decision will be reviewed immediately following
Early Decision candidates. Applications must be received by December 30.
Decision letters will be mailed on January 15. A non-refundable deposit is due
by May 1.

Regular Decision

Candidates for Regular Decision may submit their applications at any time,
although the University will accept applicants after February 1 only on a "space-
available" basis. Decisions will be mailed on or about February 1 to all candidates
whose files are complete by January 23, and afterwards on a rolling basis.

Campus Visit

While not a requirement of the admission process, the candidate is urged to
visit the campus and explore the academic and leadership opportunities that
encompass the Oglethorpe tradition of a collegiate education.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Admission Office,
(404) 364-8307 in the Atlanta calling area or (800) 428-4484 from other locations.

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Transfer Students and Transfer Policies

Students who wish to transfer to Oglethorpe from other regionally accred-
ited colleges are welcome to apply, provided they are in good standing at the last
institution attended. They are expected to follow regular admission procedures
and will be notified of the decision of the Admission Committee in the same
manner that freshmen are notified.

Most financial aid awards and scholarships are available to transfer students
as well as first-time freshmen.

The same application information is required of the transfer student as for
the entering freshman, although high school records, test scores, and reference
forms are not required of students having more than one full year of transfer-
able 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 degree program offered at
Oglethorpe. Acceptable work must be shown on an official transcript and must
be completed with a grade of "C or better. 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 (e.g., General Biology I and II).

Transfer students on probation or exclusion from another institution will
not be accepted.

Transfer students must have a minimum grade-point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0
scale) to be considered for admission.

Transfer students who have earned an associate degree at a regionally
accredited junior college will be awarded two years of credit. Junior college
graduates with strong academic records are encouraged to apply for admission.

Oglethorpe University will accept as many as 30 hours of United States
Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) credit.

Students who hold the R.N. credential from an appropriately accredited
institution are awarded credit for their arts and sciences courses. To earn a
bachelor's degree, the student must complete the core curriculum, a major, and
other applicable requirements.

The maximum total number of semester hours that may be transferred into
Oglethorpe is 75. A minimum of 45 semester hours must be earned through
course work at Oglethorpe in order for an Oglethorpe degree to be awarded,
with 30 of the last 60 hours earned in residence (see Residency Requirement).

Credits earned at post-secondary institutions accredited by the six regional
accrediting bodies (e.g.. Southern, Middle States, New England, etc.. Associa-
tions) will be accepted in day and evening programs.

Courses taken at schools accredited by national crediting bodies (e.g.,
Association of Independent Schools and Colleges, American Association of Bible
Colleges, etc.) may be credited. In these cases, student transcripts will be evaluated
on an individual basis. Actual catalog course descriptions and relevant course
syllabi should be provided by the student. The Registrar will determine whether
or not courses are to receive transfer credit.

Courses recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE) may be
credited by the Registrar. Programs not recognized by ACE will not be given
credit.

A maximum of 30 semester hours may be earned through College Level
Examination Program (CLEP tests). Maximum credit for Advanced Placement
tests (AP testing) is also 30 semester hours. Please consult the section, Credit by
Examination, on the following pages.

In all cases, only 75 semester hours may be earned outside of Oglethorpe
University through any of the means described above. At least 45 semester hours
must be earned in course work for which Oglethorpe credits are grjinted.

A minimum of 15 semester hours of a major must be in course work taken
at Oglethorpe University (for teacher education mzyors, please refer to Division
VI requirements in this Bulletin). A minimum of nine semester hours of a minor
must be in course work taken at Oglethorpe. For education majors, these
requirements must be fulfilled before student teaching.

Transfer students should note that only work completed at Oglethorpe is
reflected in the Oglethorpe grade-point average, and transfer work is not included
in determination for Latin academic honors. To be eligible for academic honors,
the student must complete 75 or more hours at Oglethorpe.

International Students

Admission to Oglethorpe is open to qualified students from all countries.
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 countries where English is not the native langucige must
meet one of the following requirements to be considered for admission:

1. Complete level 109 from an ELS, Inc. language center.

2. Score a minimum of 550 on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language).

3. Score 480 or more on the verbal section of the International Scholastic
Assessment Test.

4. Have a combined 2.5 grade-point average with no grade below a "C" in
two English composition courses from an AACRAO (American Associa-
tion of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) accredited college
or university.

5. Earn a grade of "C" or better in G.C.E. or G.S.C.E. examinations or
their equivalent.

An international student's secondary school credentials are subject to the
acceptance criteria stated for his or her country in the AACRAO world education
series, governed by the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Educa-
tional Credentials, 1717 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 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 1000, with at least 480 on the verbal section.

2. An ACT score of at least 21.

3. Above-average scores on the "A" and/or "O" level examinations in British
system schools or their equivalent in Northern Ireland or Scotland.

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Joint Enrollment Students

Students who have attained junior or higher standing in their secondary
schools may apply for enrollment in suitable courses offered at the University.

Admission to the joint enrollment program will depend upon an assessment
by appropriate personnel of the student's secondary school and by Oglethorpe
admission personnel.

In general, the candidate must have the social maturity to benefit from a
collegiate experience and possess a "B" or higher grade-point average along
with a combined score of 1140 or higher on the Scholastic Assessment Test or
its equivalent. A student seeking admission should write or call the Joint Enroll-
ment Counselor in the Admission Office at Oglethorpe to receive an applica-
tion. Normally no more than four courses may be taken as a joint enrollment
student.

Early Admission (Early Entrance)

A gifted student of unusual maturity whose high school record shows excel-
lent academic performance through the junior year in a college preparatory
program, and whose score on a standardized assessment test is high, may submit
his or her application for admission to the University for enrollment after the
junior year in high school. The candidate should have the support of his or her
parents in writing submitted with the application. A strong recommendation
from the high school is expected, and the candidate must come to campus for a
personal interview with a senior admission officer.

Transient Students

Transient 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 Admis-
sion Office before a transient student can be accepted.

Special Status Admission

Special Status Admission is designed for students who wish to take a limited
number of post-baccalaureate classes at Oglethorpe, or for non-traditional stu-
dents who desire to begin college course work prior to being admitted to a
degree-seeking program.

Students may be admitted to Oglethorpe's undergraduate day program as a
special status candidate if they meet one of the following criteria:

1. They are at least 25 years of age and at least five years removed from
their last educational experience.

2. They have graduated from another accredited college or university.
Under the program, students may enroll for a maximum of 15 semester hours.
Individuals desiring to enroll for additional courses must apply as regular, degree-
seeking candidates.

To apply for Special Status Admission, students must submit a completed
application form, a $30 non-refundable application fee, and proof of their last
educational experience or a copy of their college diploma.

Special status students are not eligible for financial assistance.

Home School Students

Students who have completed high school graduation requirements under
a home school program may be considered for admission if the following
information is provided:

1. Above average SAT or ACT scores.

2. A portfolio recording all high school work completed (including courses
studied, textbooks, assignments, and extracurricular achievements).

3. A personal interview with a senior admission officer.

4. Two recommendations.

5. An accredited home school transcript (if applicable). Oglethorpe reserves
the right to require the GED.

Credit by Examination

There are three testing programs through which students may earn credit
for required or elective courses. Any student who has questions about these
examinations should consult the Registrar. No more than 30 semester hours of
credit will be accepted from each of the programs described below.

College Level Examination Program - CLEP

Within the CLEP testing program are two categories. The General Exami-
nations cover the areas of English Composition, Humanities, Mathematics,
Natural Science, and Social Science and History. Oglethorpe University does
not award credit for the General Examinations in English Composition, Natural
Science, Mathematics, or Social Science and History. 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 mini-
mum acceptable score of 50 on a Subject Examination is required for credit.
The Oglethorpe Registrar should be contacted concerning which Subject
Examinations may lead to credit at Oglethorpe.

CLEP examinations normally are taken before the student matriculates at
Oglethorpe. Only under special circumstances will credit be awarded for an
examination taken after the student completes his or her first semester at
Oglethorpe University. A maximum of three semester hours will be awarded for
each examination. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be earned with
acceptable CLEP scores.

All students are required to take placement examinations in mathematics
and foreign languages (if they plan to take a course in these areas or subjects)
and are placed accordingly.

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Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Programs

The University encourages students who have completed Advanced Placement
examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board to submit their scores
prior to enrollment for evaluation for college credit. Please contact the Office
of Admission or the Registrar's Office for the appropriate course of action to
be taken in order to receive credit for AP exams. The general policy of Oglethorpe
toward such scores is the following: Academic credit will be given in the appro-
priate area to students presenting Advanced Placement grades of 3, 4, or 5;
neither credit nor exemption will be given for a grade of 2; maximum credit
allowed to any student for Advanced Placement tests will be 30 semester hours.
Specific policies are indicated in the chart which follows. These are subject to
change at any time.

Students who have studied in an approved International Baccalaureate
Program (IB) are also encouraged to apply for credit based on scores earned,
and should contact the Office of Admission or the Registrar's Office to learn
how to receive credit for IB exams. Scores must be 5, 6, or 7 on the Higher Level
Exam to be considered for college credit. Sophomore standing may be awarded
to students who complete the IB diploma and obtain a total of 33 points or
better for the full program, assuming all examination scores are 4 or better, and
no Higher Level Exam score is below 5.

All students are required to take placement examinations in mathematics
and foreign languages (if they plan to take a course in these areas or subjects)
and are placed accordingly.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT and INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
CREDIT CHART

Accepted Examination Grades (unless stated otherwise)
AP: 3, 4, 5 / IB (Higher Level Exam): 5, 6, 7

APExam

Semester

Hours
Awarded

Course Equivalents

Art

Studio
History

3
3

1182 Introduction to Drawing
181 Art and Culture

Biology

3

C352 Natural Science: The Biological Sciences

Chemistry

3

C351 Natural Science: The Physical Sciences

Computer Science'

Grade 4 or 5 AP

Grade 3 AP

6
3

2541, 2542 Introduction to Computer

Programming in Pascal
2541 Introduction to Computer Science

Economics

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

3
3

1521 Introduction to Economics
Elective Credit

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English

Language & Composition
Grade 4 or 5 AP, 6 or 7 IB 3
Grade 3 AP or 5 IB 3

History
American

Physics'

Physics B

Elective Credit

Essay will be evaluated by English faculty.

Literature & Composition
Grade 4 or 5 AP, 6 or 7 IB
Grade 3 AP or 5 IB

3
3

Elective Credit

Essay will be evaluated by English faculty.

French

Language
Literature

8
6

1170, 1171 Elementary French I & II
General credit in French

German
Language
Literature

8
6

1100, 1101 Elementary German I & II
General credit in German

Government'

3

1221 Introduction to American Politics

2216, 2217 American History to 1865 & Since
1865

European

3

C212 The West and the Modern World

Latin

8

General credit in Latin

Mathematics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC

3
6

1335 Calculus I

1335, 1336 Calculus 1 & II

Music'

Theory
Appreciation

3
3

2131 Music Theory 1
C131 Music and Culture

1341, 1342 General Physics I & II

Physics C

10
3

2341, 2342 College Physics I & II

C351 Natural Science: The Physical Sciences

Psychology'

3

C462 Psychological Inquiry

Spanish
Language
Literature

8
6

1175, 1176 Elementary Spanish I & II
General credit in Spanish

'Credit for the IB exam will be determined through discussion with the faculty
within the appropriate academic field. Any exams not included in this chart
should be brought to the attention of the Registrar, and credit will be deter-
mined by the appropriate faculty members.

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Financial
Assistance

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Programs

Oglethorpe University offers a variety of strategies and resources to lower
the cost of an Oglethorpe education. Both need-based aid and awards based on
academic achievement are available. All families are urged to complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) regardless of their income levels.
The University's financial aid professionals will then have the information
necessary to discuss all options available to parents and students. The Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the approved needs-analysis form
by which students may apply for the following need-based programs: Federal
Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Perkins
Loan, Federal Work-Study, Federal Stafford Loan, Student Incentive Grant, and
the Oglethorpe Need-based Grant. After the family submits the FAFSA to the
federal processor, the school will receive from the processor an Institutional
Student Information Record (ISIR). Upon acceptance to the University and receipt
of the student's ISIR, Oglethorpe's financial aid professionals will prepare a
comprehensive financial aid package, which may include assistance from any
one or more of the following sources:

James Edward Oglethorpe Scholarships provide tuition, room and board
for four years of undergraduate study, if scholarship criteria continue to be met.
Recipients are selected on the basis of an academic competition held on campus
in the spring of each year. Students must be nominated by their secondary schools,
must have a combined SAT score of at least 1250 (ACT 30), a 3.6 or higher
cumulative grade-point average, and a superior record of leadership in extracur-
ricular activities either in school or in the community. Applications must be
received by mid-December.

Oglethorpe Scholars Awards (OSA) Scholarships (including Presidential
Scholarships, Oxford Scholarships, University Scholarships, Alumni Scholarships,
Lanier Scholarships, and Yamacraw Scholarships) based on achievement are
available to students with superior academic ability. 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 superior academic abilities as undergraduates. Scholarships range
from $1,850 to $9,000.

Recipients of funds from this program are expected to maintain specified
levels of academic achievement and make a significant contribution to the
Oglethorpe community. Each award is for one year but can be renewed on the
basis of an annual evaluation of academic and other performance factors by the
Director of Financial Aid. See Endowed Scholarships and Annual Scholarships
below for additional honorary designation of these funds.

Oglethorpe Christian Scholarships are awarded to freshmen who are resi-
dents of Georgia and who demonstrate active participation in their churches.
Academic qualifications for consideration include SAT scores of 1100 or higher
and a senior class rank in the upper 25 percent. Awards range up to $1,500 per
academic year. Recipients are required to maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade-point
average and engage in a service project during the academic year.

Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) permits a student to earn part of his
or her educational expenses. The earnings from this program and other finan-
cial aid cannot exceed the student's financial need. Students eligible for this
program work part time on the Oglethorpe campus.

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Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG) is available for Georgia
residents who attend full time and seek their degrees at Oglethorpe. The program
was established by an act of the 1971 Georgia General Assembly. The Georgia
Student Finance 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 an
application and verify their eligibility for the grant. In the 1995-96 school year,
this grant was $1000 per academic year. Financial need is not a factor in deter-
mining eligibility. A separate application is required.

HOPE Grants are available for full-time students who are legal residents of
Georgia. The Georgia General Assembly enacted the Helping Outstanding Pupils
Educationally (HOPE) in order to assist students attending Georgia institutions
of higher learning. Students must complete a Georgia Tuition Assistance Grant
application for consideration.

HOPE Scholarships of $1,500 per semester are available to 1996 or later
Georgia high school graduates who have earned a "B" average and wish to enroll
full-time in a degree program at a Georgia private college or university. For
more information, contact the HOPE Scholarship Program (770) 414-3085 or
1-800-546-HOPE, or the Office of Financial Aid at Oglethorpe University.

HOPE Promise Teacher Scholarships provide forgivable loans to high-
achieving students who aspire to be teachers in Georgia public schools. Students
must have a minimum grade point average of 3.6, be academically classified as a
junior, and be accepted for enrollment into a teacher education program leading
to initial certification. For more information, contact the HOPE Scholarship
Program (770) 414-3085 or 1-800-546-HOPE, or the Office of Financial Aid at
Oglethorpe University.

HOPE Teacher Scholarships provide forgivable loans to individuals seek-
ing advanced education degrees in critical shortage fields of study. The student
must be a legal resident of Georgia and be admitted for regular admission into
graduate school and into an advanced degree teacher education program lead-
ing to certification in a critical shortage field. For more information, contact
the HOPE Scholarship Program (770) 414-3085 or 1-800-546-HOPE, or the Office
of Financial Aid at Oglethorpe University.

Student Incentive Grants (SIG), as defined by the Georgia Student Finance
Authority, is a "program created by an act of the 1974 Georgia General Assem-
bly, 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 designed to provide
only a portion of the student's resources in financing the total cost of a college
education. A student should complete the FAFSA for consideration.

Federal Pell Grant is a federal aid program intended to be the floor in
financial assistance. Eligibility is based upon the results from the FAFSA. This
aid is administered in the form of non-repayable grants.

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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are

awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Priority is
given to Federal Pell Grant recipients and does not require repayment.

Oglethorpe Need-based Grants are available to full-time day undergraduate
students who demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA. Oglethorpe
Need-based Grants in conjunction with federal, state, or scholarship assistance
cannot exceed the student's financial need.

Federal Perkins Loans are long-term, low-cost educational loans to students
who have demonstrated need for such assistance. For undergraduate students,
priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients. Interest is charged at a five
percent annual rate beginning nine months after the borrower ceases to be at
least a half-time student (a minimum course load of six semester hours). Infor-
mation regarding repayment terms, deferment and cancellation options are
available in the Office of Financial Aid.

Federal Stafford (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) Loans are long-term loans
available through banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions. Students
must submit the FAFSA and be attending at least half-time to receive consider-
ation. A separate loan application is also required. Information regarding
repayment terms, deferment and cancellation options are available in the Office
of Financial Aid.

Federal PLUS Loans 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 addi-
tional information.

The Choral Music Scholarships (Performance) are awarded annually to
incoming students pursuing any degree offered at Oglethorpe who demonstrate
exceptional achievement in choral singing or keyboard accompanying. Candi-
dates must be nominated with a letter of recommendation by the conductor of
any choral ensemble in which they have participated, then must pass a qualifying
audition with the Director of Musical Activities.

The Harold Hirsch Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students is provided
by the Harold Hirsch Scholarship Fund of Atlanta. The fund provides annual
scholarship assistance for degree-seeking students in the evening program. Harold
Hirsch Scholars are to have at least a 3.0 grade-point average and leadership
ability, as well as financial need.

The Playmakers Scholarships (Performance) are awarded annually to
incoming students pursuing any degree offered at Oglethorpe and who have
exceptional ability in the area of dramatic performance. Candidates should be
nominated with a letter of recommendation by the director of a dramatic troupe
in which they have participated and perform an audition for the Director of the
Theatre Program. Awards are based on ability, not financial need.

The Lavinia Cloud Pretz Annual Music Scholarship is provided through
the generosity of James and Sharon Bohart in memory of Mrs. Pretz. Mrs. Pretz
was a former member of the Oglethorpe President's Advisory Council and the
Art Gallery Council. The scholarship is to be awarded to an outstanding student
in the music program.

Note: Dual-degree students in art and engineering may not use Oglethorpe
assistance to attend other institutions.

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Academic Policies Governing Student Financial Aid

Applicants for federal aid, state grants, or institutional need-based programs
must be making satisfactory progress toward the completion of their degree
requirements and be in good academic standing with the University in order to
receive financial aid consideration. Students must meet at least the following
requirements:

1. Satisfactory Completion Ratio Students must satisfactorily complete
at least 80 percent of the cumulative course work attempted at Oglethorpe
University. Unsatisfactory grades which count against the student's
progress are:

D - If a "C" or better is required for the major

F - Failure

FA - Failure by Absence

W - Withdrew

WF - Withdrew Failing

I - Incomplete

U - Unsatisfactory

AU - Audit

2. Repeated Courses Courses that are being repeated will not be
considered when determining financial aid eligibility unless a grade of
at least a "C" is required to fulfill the degree requirements. The student
must notify the Office of Financial Aid if a course is being repeated.

3. Good Academic Standing and Maximum Time Frames Students must
remain in good academic standing by achieving the minimum cumula-
tive grade-point average and by completing their degree requirements
within the maximum time frames listed below:

ber of Hours

Minimum Cumulative

Maximum Years to

Earned

Grade-Point Average

Complete Program *

0-24

1.50

1

25-35

1.50

2

36-48

1.75

2

49-65

1.75

3

66-72

2.00

3

73-96

2.00

4

97-120

2.00

5

121-144

2.00

5

Students who earn over 144 hours will not be eligible for financial aid
unless approved through the appeal process.

Academic Standing Consistent with Graduation Requirements -
Students who have earned over 65 semester hours must maintain at least
a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average in order to be academically consistent
with Oglethorpe University's graduation requirements.

* Based upon full-time enrollment. The maximum time frame for students
enrolled part time will be pro-rated.

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5. Annual Review The satisfactory progress requirements will be reviewed
at the completion of each spring semester. If the student is not meeting
these requirements, written notification will be sent to the student plac-
ing them on "Financial Aid Probation" for the fall semester. The student
may continue to receive aid during this probationary period but will be
encouraged to enroll in summer session courses at Oglethorpe University
in order to make up the deficiency. Any student who is not in compliance
with the requirements by the end of the fall probationary period will not
be eligible for financial aid for the spring or subsequent sessions until
the requirements are met or a written appeal is submitted and approved.

6. Appeal Process If significant mitigating circumstances have hindered
a student's academic performance and the student is unable to make up
the deficiencies by the end of the financial aid probationary period, the
student may present those circumstances in a written appeal to the Ad-
mission and Financial Aid Committee. Documentation to support the
appeal, such as medical statements, should also be presented. The ap-
peal should be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid by the first of
the month in order to receive consideration at the month's committee
meeting. The student will be notified in writing if the appeal has been
approved or denied.

Application Procedure

Students applying for the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant and HOPE
Grant programs must submit a Georgia Tuition Assistance Grant Application
which may be obtained from a high school counselor or the Office of Financial
Aid.

Students applying for an Oglethorpe Scholars Award (OS A) or an Oglethorpe
Christian Scholarship must complete the appropriate scholarship application
which may be obtained from the Admission Office or the Office of Financial
Aid.

The application procedures for the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Perkins Loan, Oglethorpe Need-based
Grant, Federal Stafford Loan, Federal Work-Study Program, and Student Incentive
Grant are as follows:

1. Apply and be admitted as a regular degree-seeking student.

2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after
January 1, but no later than May 1. Families should make a copy of the
FAFSA before mailing it to the federal processor and submit the copy to
Oglethorpe's Office of Financial Aid for an early estimate of financial
aid eligibility. Oglethorpe's Title IV Code is 001586.

3. Once the FAFSA has been received by the federal processor, an Institu-
tional Student Information Record (ISIR) will be sent to the Office of
Financial Aid.

4. Keep copies of all federal income tax returns, etc. as these documents
may be required in order to verify the information provided on the FAFSA.

5. Complete Oglethorpe's Financial Aid Application which is available from
the Office of Financial Aid.

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6. Transfer students must submit a Financial Aid Transcript from each
college, university, vocational-technical school, etc. attended, regardless
of whether or not financial aid was received from that school.

7. New students who wish to be considered for the Federal Work-Study
Program must complete the Student Employment Application form in
the Office of Financial Aid.

8. If eligible for a Federal Stafford Loan or Federal PLUS Loan, a promis-
sory note must be completed. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for
more information.

Federal Aid Eligibility Requirements

L Demonstrate financial need (exception: Federal Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan and Federal PLUS Loan programs).

2. Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED)
certificate or pass an independently administered test approved by the
U.S. Department of Education.

3. Be enrolled as a regular degree-seeking student in an eligible program
(exception: Teacher Certification students).

4. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.

5. Generally, have a social security number.

6. Register with Selective Service, if required.

7. Must not owe a refund on any grant or loan; not be in default on any loan
or have made satisfactory arrangements to repay any defaulted loan; and
not have borrowed in excess of the loan limits, under Title IV programs,
at any institution.

8. Make satisfactory academic progress. Refer to the Academic Policies Gov-
erning Student Financial Aid.

9. May not be a member of a religious community, society, or order who by
direction of his or her community, society or order is pursuing a course
of study at Oglethorpe, and who receives support and maintenance from
his or her community, society, or order.

Payment of Awards

All awards, except Federal Work-Study earnings, and some Federal Stafford
Loans, and Federal PLUS Loans, are disbursed to students by means of a direct
credit to their account. Each semester credit of awards is dependent upon final
approval of the Director of Financial Aid. Only when a student's file is complete
can aid be credited to the account.

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. The preferred 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.

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For renewal of the Oglethorpe Scholars Award, at the end of the fall semester,
freshmen must have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average; sophomores,
a 2.3 average; juniors and seniors, a 2.6 average. A 3.2 or higher grade-point
average is required for renewal of a scholarship which covers tuition, room, and
board.

Students who fail to meet the cumulative grade-point average requirement
may attend Oglethorpe's summer school program in order to make up deficien-
cies. Courses taken elsewhere will not affect the cumulative grade-point average
at Oglethorpe.

Students who fail to meet the published criteria for reasons beyond their
control may submit a written appeal to the Admission and Financial Aid
Committee. If the student does not submit an appeal or if it is denied, the
student in good academic standing will be eligible for a grant which will equal 75
percent of his or her original scholarship award. The student must enroll as a
full-time day student in order to receive the grant. Once the student again has
met the Oglethorpe Scholars Award criteria, the full value of the OSA award
will be reinstated for the next term in attendance as a full-time day student.

In addition to the cumulative grade-point average requirement, students
must earn at least 24 semester hours during the current academic year. Students
who are deficient in the number of hours required may attend summer school at
any institution, pending approval from their academic adviser and Oglethorpe's
Registrar. Students also have the option of submitting a written appeal to the
Admission and Financial Aid Committee.

Award notifications will be mailed to students during the month of March.

Endowed Scholarships

Oglethorpe Scholars may receive special recognition of their outstanding
achievement by being named endowed or annual scholars. Selection of the hon-
orary designation is based upon the criteria outlined below:

The Marshall A. and Mary Bishop Asher Endowed Scholar: Funding was
established by the Asher family in 1988. Both Mr. and Mrs. Asher are alumni
(classes of 1941 and 1943 respectively) and both served for many years as Trustees
of the University. The scholarship is awarded to a superior student in science.

The Earl Blackwell Endowed Scholar: Funding 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, journalism, or the perform-
ing arts. Mr. Blackwell was a 1929 graduate of the University.

The Miriam H. and John A. Conant Endowed Scholar: Funding was estab-
lished by Mr. and Mrs. John A. Conant. The Conants are long-time benefactors
of Oglethorpe, and Mrs. Conant serves as a Trustee of the University. Scholar-
ships are awarded annually to superior students with leadership ability.

The Estelle Anderson Crouch Endowed Scholar: This funding is the first
of three scholarships given by Mr. John W. Crouch, class of 1929, and a Trustee
Emeritus of the University. This scholarship was established in memory of Mrs.
Estelle Anderson Crouch, t he mother of John Thomas Crouch, class of 1965.
Mrs. Crouch died in 1960. It is awarded annually without regard to financial
need to students who have demonstrated high academic standards.

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The Katherine Shepard Crouch Endowed Scholar: Funding is given in
memory of Mrs. Katherine Shepard Crouch by Mr. John W. Crouch and is awarded
annually based upon academic achievement.

The Cammie Lee Stow Kendrick Crouch Endowed Scholar: This funding
is the third scholarship endowed by Mr. Crouch and is awarded annually based
upon academic achievement in honor of Mrs. Cammie Lee Stow Kendrick Crouch.
Mr. and Mrs. Crouch were classmates at Oglethorpe and graduates in the class
of 1929.

The Karen S. Dillingham Memorial Endowed Scholar: Funding was estab-
lished by Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Dillingham in loving memory of their daughter.
Mr. Dillingham is a former Trustee and later served for several years as a senior
administrator of the University. The scholarship is to be awarded each year to an
able and deserving student.

The R. E. Dorough Endowed Scholar: Funding was established by a gift
from Mr. Dorough's estate. Scholarships from this fund cire awarded to able and
deserving students based on the criteria outlined in his will. Mr. Dorough was a
former Trustee of the University.

The William A. Egerton Memorial Endowed Scholar: Funding was estab-
lished in 1988. Professor Egerton was a well-liked and highly respected member
of the Oglethorpe faculty from 1956 to 1978 and influenced the lives of many
students. Alumni Franklin L. Burke '66, Robert B. Currey '66, and Gary C. Harden
'69, donated the initial funds and were especially helpful in encouraging other
alumni and friends to assist in establishing this endowed scholarship fund in
memory of Professor Egerton. The scholarship is awarded to a student with a
strong academic record and demonstrated leadership skills who is majoring in
business administration.

The Henry R. "Hank" Frieman Endowed Scholar: Funding was established
by Mr. Frieman, class of 1936. An outstanding athlete during his college days at
Oglethorpe, Mr. Frieman spent a career in coaching. He is a member of the
Oglethorpe Athletic Hall of Fame. This scholarship is awarded annually based
on academic achievement, leadership qualities, demonstrated need, and a special
interest in sports.

The Charles A. Frueauff Endowed Scholar: Funding was established by
grants from the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation of Tallahassee, Florida.
Scholarship preference is 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 Endowed Scholar: Funding was established in
honor of Lu Thomasson Garrett, class of 1952, and a Trustee Emerita of the
University. Preference for awarding scholarships from this fund is given to stu-
dents who meet the criteria for an Oglethorpe Scholars Award and are majoring
in education or business administration.

The Walter F. Gordy Memorial Endowed Scholar: Funding was established
in 1994 with a bequest from the Estate of William L. Gordy, class of 1925. Walter
Gordy was also an alumnus of Oglethorpe University, class of 1924. The scholar-
ship fund was increased in 1995 with a bequest from the Estate of Mrs. William
L. (Helene) Gordy. Scholarships from this fund are awarded at the discretion of
the University.

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The Bert L. and Emory B. Hammack Memorial Scholar: This funding is
one of three scholarships estabUshed by gifts from their brother, Mr. Francis R.
Hammack, class of 1927. This scholarship, established in 1984, is awarded annu-
ally to a senior class student majoring in science or mathematics, who is a native
of Georgia and had the highest academic grade-point average of all such stu-
dents who attended Oglethorpe University in their previous undergraduate years.

The Francis R. Hammack Scholar: Established in his own name in 1990,
this funding is the second endowed financial assistance program by Mr. Hammack,
class of 1927. It is to be awarded annually to a needy but worthy student who is
a native of Georgia, a junior class member majoring in English, and who has
attended Oglethorpe University in his or her previous undergraduate years.

The Leslie U. and Ola Ryle Hammack Memorial Scholar: Funding of this
third gift was established in 1985 in memory of his parents by Francis R.
Hammack, class of 1927. It is awarded annually to a junior class student, working
toward the Bachelor of Business Administration degree, who is a native of Georgia
and who had the highest academic grade-point average of all such students who
attended Oglethorpe University in their previous undergraduate years.

The Ira Jarrell Endowed Scholar: Funding was established in 1975 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 educa-
tion. 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 Lowry Memorial Scholar: Funding is awarded annually to full-time
students who have maintained a 3.3 grade-point average.

The Vera A. Milner Endowed Scholar: Funding was established by Belle
Turner Cross, class of 1961 and a Trustee of Oglethorpe, and her sisters, Virginia
T. Rezetko and Vera T. Wells, in memory of their aunt, Vera A. Milner. The
scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student planning to study at Ogletho-
rpe for the degree of Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Eligibility
may begin in the undergraduate junior year at Oglethorpe. Qualifications include
a grade-point average of at least 3.25, a Scholastic Assessment Test or Graduate
Record Examination score of 1100, and a commitment to teaching.

The National Alumni Association Endowed Scholar: Funding was estab-
lished 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 Oglethorpe Christian Endowed Scholar: Funding was established by a
grant from an Atlanta foundation which wishes to remain anonymous. The fund
also has received grants from the Akers Foundation, Inc., of Gastonia, North
Carolina; the Clark and Ruby Baker Foundation of Atlanta; and the Mary and E.
R 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 Assessment
Test scores of 1100 or more; upperclassmen must have a grade-point 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.

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The Oglethorpe Memorial Endowed Scholar: Funding was established in
1994 by combining several existing scholarship funds which had been created
over the previous two decades. Combining these funds leads to efficiencies which
will increase the funds available for student support. Additionally, this new fund
will allow persons to establish memorials with amounts smaller than would
otherwise be possible. The following are honored in the Oglethorpe Memorial
Endowed Scholarship Fund:

Ivan Allen Anna Rebecca Harwell Hill and
Allen A. and Mamie B. Chappell Frances Grace Harwell

Dondi Cobb George A. Holloway, Sr.

Michael A. Corvasce EUiece Johnson

Ernst & Young Ray M. and Mary Elizabeth Lee

Georgia Power Company Virgil W. and Virginia C. Milton

Lenora and Alfred Glancy Keiichi Nishimura

PDM Harris Timothy P. Tassopoulos

William Randolph Hearst L. W. "Lefty" and Francis E. Willis

Vivian P. and Murray D. Wood

The Manning M. Pattillo, Jr. Endowed Scholar: Funding was established in
1988 by the Oglethorpe National Alumni Association from gifts received from
many alumni and friends. Dr. Pattillo was Oglethorpe's 13th President, serving
from 1975 until his retirement in 1988. In recognition of his exemplary leader-
ship in building an academically strong student body and a gifted faculty, the
scholarship is awarded to an academically superior student with demonstrated
leadership skills.

The E. Rivers and Una Rivers Endowed Scholar: Funding was established
by the late Mrs. Una S. Rivers to provide for deserving students who qualify for
the Oglethorpe Scholars Award.

The J. Mack Robinson Endowed Scholar: Funding was established by Atlanta
businessman J. Mack Robinson. It is awarded to a deserving student who meets
the general qualifications of the Oglethorpe Scholars Award. Preference is given
to students majoring in business administration.

The Steve and Jeanne Schmidt Endowed Scholar: Funding 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 a former
Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Mrs. Schmidt is a graduate of the class of
1942.

The Dr. Heyl G. and Ruth D. Tebo Endowed Scholar: Funding was estab-
lished by Dr. and Mrs. Tebo in 1994 to award annually to Georgia residents
majoring in chemistry, biology or other sciences. Preference is given to students
who plan to do graduate study in medicine, dentistry or other specialties in the
health sciences field. Dr. Tebo is an alumnus of Oglethorpe, class of 1937.

The Charles L. and Jean Towers Scholar: Funding is awarded each year to
a superior student who has demonstrated an interest as well as talent in choral
music. The scholarship was established in 1985 in recognition of many years of
valuable service to the University by Mr. Towers, a former Chairman of the
Board of Trustees and Assistant to the President.

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The J. M. Tull Scholar: Funding was established by a gift from the J. M.
Tull Foundation in 1984. Scholarships are awarded annually to superior students
with leadership ability as well as financial need.

The United Technologies Corporation Endowed Scholar: Funding was
established by a grant from the United Technologies Corporation, Hartford,
Connecticut. The fund provides scholarship support for able and deserving stu-
dents who are majoring in science or pursuing a pre-engineering program. United
Technologies Scholars are to have at least a 3.2 grade-point average and leader-
ship ability as well as financial need.

The Charles Longstreet Weltner Memorial Endowed Scholar: Funding was
established in 1993 by former United States Senator Wyche Fowler, Jr., his long-
time friend and colleague. An alumnus of the class of 1948 and Trustee of
Oglethorpe University, Charles Weltner was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
of Georgia at the time of his death in 1993. He was the recipient of the "Profile
in Courage" award in 1991. He was a tireless advocate for equal rights for
minorities and while serving in the United States House of Representatives was
the only congressman from the deep South to vote for the Civil Rights Act of
1964. Weltner Scholarships are awarded annually to selected Oglethorpe Univer-
sity students who are residents of the State of Georgia, with financial need,
satisfactory academic records, and to the extent allowed by law, of African-
American descent. At the donor's request, the amount of the scholarship award
to any recipient is to be no more than one-half of full tuition in order to encour-
age student recipients to work to provide required additional funds.

The David, Helen, and Marian Woodward Endowed Scholar: Funding 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
Scholars Award. The award is based upon superior academic achievement, lead-
ership potential, and financial need.

Annual Scholarships

The Chevron Freshman Scholar: Funding is provided annually by a gift
from Chevron U.S.A., Inc. and is awarded to a freshman who is a resident of
Georgia, with interest in mathematics or the sciences and demonstrated leader-
ship abilities.

First Families of Georgia (1733 to 1797) Annual Scholar: Funding is awarded
to a senior who is academically a superior student majoring in history. First
Families of Georgia is a society whose members are able to document their
descent from early settlers of the State of Georgia.

The Wilson P. Franklin Annual Scholar: Funding is awarded to a deserv-
ing student. Mr. Franklin, class of 1939, established this scholarship with a gift
in 1995.

The Mack A. Rikard Annual Scholar: Funds were established in 1990 by
Mr. Mack A. Rikard, class of 1937 and a Trustee Emeritus of the University, and
are awarded to able and deserving students who meet certain criteria. The crite-
ria are flexible, with consideration being given to a number of factors, including
without limitation academic achievement, leadership skills, potential for suc-
cess, evidence of propensity for hard work, and a conscientious application of
abilities. Recipients must be individuals born in the United States of America
and are encouraged, at such time in their business or professional careers when

financial circumstances permit, to provide from their own funds one or more
additional scholarships to worthy Oglethorpe students.

The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholar: Grants have been made
annually for a number of years to Christian women from the Southeastern states
who are deserving and in need of financial assistance.

Student Emergency Loan Funds

The Olivia Luck King Student Loan Fund provides short-term loans to
enrolled students from Georgia. 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 a
bequest from the estates of Mr. and Mrs. Landers of Atlanta.

The Steve Najjar Student Loan Fund provides short-term loans and finan-
cial assistance to deserving Oglethorpe students. The fund was established in
memory of Mr. Najjar, who, with his aunt "Miss Sadie" Mansour, operated the
Five Paces Inn, a family business in the Buckhead section of Atlanta. The Five
Paces Inn was a popular establishment for Oglethorpe students for many years.
A number of Oglethorpe alumni, especially students in the late 50s and early
60s, established this fund in Mr. Najjar's memory.

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Tuition and Costs

Fees and Costs

The fees, costs, and dates listed below are for 1996-97. Financial informa-
tion for 1997-98 will be available in early 1997.

The tuition charged by Oglethorpe University represents only 60 percent of
the actual expense of educating each student, the balance coming from endow-
ment income, gifts, and other sources. Thus, every Oglethorpe undergraduate
is the beneficiary of a hidden scholarship. At the same time 90 percent 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 $7,535 per semester. Room and board is $2,395 per semester.
Students who desire single rooms are assessed $3,030 for room and board.

The tuition of $7,535 is applicable to all students taking 12-16 semester
hours. These are classified as full-time students. Students talking less than 12
semester hours are referred to the section on Part-Time Fees. Students taking
more than 16 hours during a semester are charged $225 for each additional
hour. Payment of tuition and fees is due two weeks prior to registration 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 information about various payment
options should request the pamphlet "Payment Plans." New students who require
on-campus housing for the fall semester 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, the deposit is credited to the
student's account for the fall semester.

Upon payment of the room and board fees, each student is covered by a
Health and Accident policy. Coverage begins on the day of registration. Full-
time students residing off campus may purchase this insurance for $107 per
year. International students, students participating in any intercollegiate sport,
and students participating in intramural football or basketball are required to
have this medical coverage or its equivalent. (Insurance rates are subject to
change.)

In addition to tuition and room and board charges, students may be re-
quired to subscribe to the following:

1. DAMAGE DEPOSIT: A $100 damage deposit is required of all resident
students. The damage deposit is refundable at the end of the academic
year after any charge for damages is deducted. Room keys and other
University property must be returned and the required checkout proce-
dure completed prior to issuance of damage deposit refunds. This de-
posit is payable at fall registration. Students who begin in the spring
semester also must pay the $100 damage deposit.

2. GRADUATING SENIOR: Graduation fee of $75.

3. LABORATORY FEE: A $65 fee is assessed for each laboratory course
taken.

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Full-Time Fees - 1996-97

Full-time on-campus student:

Fall, 1996 Spring, 1997

Tuition $7,535 Tuition $7,535

Room & Board 2,215-2,395 Room & Board 2,215-2,395

Damage Deposit 100 Damage Deposit -

Activity Fee 50 Activity Fee 50

Advance Deposit - 200

Full-time commuting student:

Fall, 1996 Tuition $7,535 Spring, 1997 Tuition $7,535

Activity Fee 50 Activity Fee 50

Advance Deposit - 100

These schedules do not include the extra cost of single rooms, books and
supplies (approximately $500 per year), or travel and personal expense. All fees
are subject to change. Please inquire with the Business Office for a complete Fee
Schedule and for 1997-98 fees.

Part-Time Fees - 1996-97

Students enrolled part-time in day classes during the fall or spring semesters
will be charged $1,890 per three semester hour course. This rate is applicable to
those students taking 11 semester hours or less. Students taking 12 to 16 hours
are classified full-time. Please inquire with the Business Office for a complete
Fee Schedule.

University College Fees - 1996-97

Students enrolled in University College during the fall or spring semesters
will be charged $780 per three semester hour course. Please inquire with the
Business Office for a complete Fee Schedule.

Withdrawal, Drop/ Add

Students who find it necessary to change their enrollment by dropping or
adding courses must do so by obtaining a Drop/ Add form from the Registrar's
Office. This form must be completed and returned to the Registrar's Office
during the Drop/ Add week.

After the Drop/ Add period, the professor must approve the change in sched-
ule. The professor may issue one of the following grades: Withdrew Passing
(W), Withdrew Failing (WF), or may refuse to approve the withdrawal. In order
to receive a refund, the student must officially drop the class by the end of the
20th class day.

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.

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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 vsithdrawal policy. The student may receive
the grade of withdrew passing, withdrew 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 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.

Institutional Refund Policy

The establishment of a refund policy is based on the University's commit-
ment 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 commit-
ment to the University. The University has demonstrated a commitment by
admitting and providing the necessary programs for all students and expects
students to reciprocate that commitment.

If a student is in need of withdrawing from a course or from the University,
an official withdrawal form must be obtained from the Registrar's Office and
correct procedures followed. 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 that all changes in their academic programs must be
cleared through the Registrjir, and arrangement with a professor will not be
recognized as an official change of schedule.

Since the premium for insurance coverage is not retained by the University,
it will not be refunded after registration day. Since room and board services are
consumed on a daily basis, during the period when tuition is to be refunded on
a 100 percent basis, the room and board refund will be pro rata on a daiily basis.
After the 100 percent tuition refund period, room and board refunds revert to
the same schedule as tuition refunds. All other fees except the advanced deposit
are subject to the following refund schedule:

Withdrawal/Changes in schedule by the end of the 7th class day 100%

Withdrawal/Changes in schedule by the end of the 10th class day 75%

Withdrawal/Changes in schedule by the end of the 16th class day 50%

Withdrawal/Changes in schedule by the end of the 20th class day 25%

"Class day" means any day during which the University conducts classes.

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Federal Aid Refund Policies

First-Time Student on Federal Aid: For a first-time student at Oglethorpe who
has received federal student financial assistance and completely withdraws from,
school before the 60 percent point in the semester, a statutory Prorata Refund
calculation will be performed. The refund is calculated as follows:
Number of Weeks Remaining in the Semester
Total number of Weeks in the Semester x 100 = Percent of Time

Remaining in Term (rounded

down to nearest 10 percent,

but not lower than 10 percent)

The refund is equivalent to: Institutional Charges (includes amounts assessed

for tuition, fees, room and board, charged books and supplies, and other charges

such as equipment) x Percent of Time remaining in the semester. The refund

amount is reduced by unpaid charges.

All Other Federal Aid Students: The Federal Refund Policy mandates the per-
centage of institutional charges that must be refunded to the federal aid pro-
grams if a student (other than a first-time student) completely withdraws from
the University. The Federal Refund Policy is as follows:

Withdrawal up to one week before or on the first day of class 100%

Withdrawal from after the first day of class through the first

10% of the enrollment period 90%

Withdrawal from after the first 10% of the enrollment period

through the first 25% of the enrollment period 50%

Withdrawal from after the first 25% of the enrollment period

through the first 50% of the enrollment period 25%

If the Federal Refund Policy calculation is performed, the results are
compared to Oglethorpe University's Institutional Refund policy. The largest
refund calculated will be used to return funds to the federal aid programs.

Whether the refund is generated by the Prorata Refund Policy, the Federal
Refund Policy or the Institutional Refund Policy, student financial aid refunds
must be distributed in the following order by federal regulation:

1. Federal Family Education Loan Program

2. Federal Direct Loan Program

3. Federal Perkins Loan Program

4. Federal Pell Grant Program

5. Federal SEOG Program

6. Other federal aid programs

7. State Aid programs

8. Institutional Aid programs

9. Student

A student may be responsible for a "repayment" if the student who with-
draws from all classes had received a cash disbursement of financial assistance
to be used for living expenses. If it is determined that the cash disbursement is
greater than the living expenses incurred during the time enrolled, the excess
amount must be repaid by the student to the federal aid programs.

All tuition refund requests will be processed each semester at the conclu-
sion of the fourth week of classes. Payment will take a minimum of two weeks,
but will be no longer than 40 days. Damage deposit refunds will be processed
once a year at the end of the spring semester.

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Financial Obligations

A student who has not met all financial obligations to the University will
not be allowed to register for courses in subsequent academic sessions; he or she
will not be allowed to receive a degree from the University; and requests for
transcripts will not be honored.

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Commiinity
Life

Leadership Development

Oglethorpe University seeks to prepare its students for roles of leadership
in society. Specific educational experiences are planned to help the student
acquire the skills of leadership.

Education for leadership must be based on the essential academic compe-
tencies reading, writing, speaking, and reasoning. Though widely neglected
today at all levels of education, these are the prerequisites for effective leader-
ship. They are the marks of an educated person. Oglethorpe insists that its
students achieve advanced proficiency in these skills. In addition, students are
offered specific preparation in the arts of leadership. Such arts include an ap-
preciation 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 improvement of
community and society.

Orientation

Oglethorpe University wishes to provide each student with the opportunity
to make a successful adjustment to college life. Because the University commu-
nity takes pride in its tradition of close personal relationships, an orientation
program has been organized to foster the development of these relationships
and provide much needed information 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 expres-
sion outside the classroom also are presented to the new student.

To supplement the student's orientation experience, the course Fresh Focus
is required during the student's first semester. For a description of Fresh Focus,
please see the Interdisciplinary Programs and Majors section of this Bulletin.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Students of Oglethorpe University have specific rights and responsibilities.
Among the rights are the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly,
the right to the presumption of innocence and procedural fairness in the
administration of discipline, and the right of access to personal records.

As members of the Oglethorpe community, students have the responsibil-
ity to maintain high standards of conduct. They should respect the privacy and
feelings of others and the property of both students and the University. Stu-
dents are expected to display behavior which is not disruptive of campus life or
the surrounding community. They represent the University off campus and are
expected to act in a law-abiding and mature fashion. Those whose actions show
that they have not accepted this responsibility may be subject to disciplinary
action as set forth in the University's student handbook. The O Book.

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Policy on Discriminatory and Sexual Harassment

Oglethorpe University places a high value on the dignity of the individual,
on the tolerance of, and an appreciation for, human diversity, and on an appro-
priate decorum for members of the campus community. Harassing behavior
can interfere seriously with the work or study performance of the individual to
whom it is addressed. It is indefensible when it makes the work, study, or living
environment hostile, intimidating, injurious, or demeaning.

It is the policy of the University that students and employees be able to
work, study, participate in activities, and live in a campus community free of
unwarranted harassment in the form of oral, written, graphic, or physical con-
duct which personally frightens, intimidates, injures, or demeans another indi-
vidual. Discriminatory harassment directed against an individual or group that
is based on race, gender, religious belief, color, sexual orientation, national origin,
handicap, or age is prohibited. Discriminatory harassment is defined as speech,
depictions, or conduct which: (1) is addressed directly to, or made in the pres-
ence of, the individual or individuals whom it insults or stigmatizes; and, (2) the
speaker knows, or reasonably should know, would constitute "fighting words."
"Fighting words" are words, pictures, or other symbols that are commonly
understood to convey direct and visceral hatred or contempt for other human
beings; they are commonly understood to elicit or precede violence.

In addition, sexual harassment of a student by another student, of a student
by an employee, of an employee by a student, or of an employee by another
employee will not be tolerated and is prohibited. Any unwelcome sexual advance,
requests for sexual favors, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, or any
verbal conduct that might be construed as a sexual slur that: (1) interferes with
performance or creates a hostile, offensive, or intimidating environment and/
or (2) is an expressed or implied condition imposed by a faculty member for
evaluation or grading a student, or by an employee for evaluatingjob performance
or advancement of a subordinate or colleague, will be viewed as misconduct.

Complaints alleging misconduct as defined in this policy on discriminatory
and sexual harassment should be reported to the Vice President for Student
Affairs/Dean of Community Life (Mr. Donald R. Moore, Emerson Student Center,
telephone 364-8335), the Provost (Dr. Anthony Caprio, Lupton Hall, telephone
364-8317), the Associate Dean for Administration (Mrs. Linda W. Bucki, Lupton
Hall, telephone 364-8325), or the Psychologist (Dr. Betsy Ryland, Faith Hall,
telephone 364-8413). In determining whether an act constitutes harassment, a
careful review must be made of the totality of the circumstances that pertain to
any given incident. Among the factors which will be considered are: intent of the
behavior (words or actions with the intent to injure are prohibited, but words or
actions as part of an exchange of ideas, ideology, or philosophy will be pro-
tected); location of the behavior (different concerns exist with respect to spaces
used for public forums, classrooms, or other settings); the degree to which the
behavior when judged by the "reasonable person" standard would be considered
to be hostile, intimidating, injurious, or demeaning; and any repetition or pat-
tern of objectionable behavior. Complaints will be carefully investigated and,
when appropriate, efforts will be made to resolve conflicts through education,
counseling, and conciliation. Cases that may require disciplinary action will be
handled according to the established discipline procedures of the University.

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Student organizations in violation of this policy may be subject to the loss of
University recognition. Complainants shall be protected from unfair retribution.
Nothing in this policy statement is intended to infringe on the individual
rights, freedom of speech, or academic freedom provided to members of the
Oglethorpe community. The scholarly, educational, or artistic content of any
written or oral presentation or inquiry shall not be limited by this policy.
Accordingly, this provision will be construed liberally but should not be used as
a pretext for violation of the policy.

The Oglethorpe Student Association

The Oglethorpe Student Association is the guiding body for student life at
Oglethorpe University. The O.S.A. consists of two bodies: an executive council,
composed of a president, vice president, parliamentarian, secretary, treasurer,
and presidents of the four classes; and the senate, chaired by the vice president,
and composed of four senators from each class. Both bodies meet regularly and
the meetings are open to the public. Through its Programming Board the O.S.A.
administers a student activity fee which is assessed to all full-time day students.
Additional information can be obtained from the O.S.A. Office or the Student
Center Office located on the upper level of the Emerson Student Center. The
address is Oglethorpe Student Association, 3000 Woodrow Way, N.E., Atlanta,
GA 30319-2797.

Student Organizations

Valuable educational experience may be gained through active participa-
tion in approved campus activities and organizations. All students are encour-
aged to participate in one or more organizations to the extent that such
involvement does not deter them from high academic achievement. Students are
encouraged especially to join professional organizations associated with their
interests and goals.

Eligibility for membership in student organizations is limited to currently
enrolled students. To serve as an officer of an organization, a student must be
enrolled full time and may not be on academic or disciplinary probation.

Recognized Student Organizations

Accounting Club Catholic Student Association

Adam Smith Society Le Cercle Fran^ais - French Club

Alpha Chi - National Academic Chess Club

Honorary Chiaroscuro - Student Art Organization

Alpha Phi Omega - National Service College Republicans

Fraternity ECOS, Environmentally Concerned
Alpha Psi Omega - Drama Honorary Oglethorpe Students

Amnesty International - Oglethorpe Executive Round Table

Chapter InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Best Buddies International Club

Beta Omicron Sigma- Business Interfraternity Council

Honorary Kashima Shinryu - Martial Arts

Black Student Caucus The "O" Club

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OAT, Oglethorpe Academic Team
Oglethorpe Ambassadors
Oglethorpe Chamber Players
Oglethorpe Dancers
Oglethorpe Expeditions Unlimited
Oglethorpe Recorder Ensemble
Oglethorpe Stage Band
Oglethorpe Winds Ensemble
Oglethorpe YAD - Jewish Student

Organization
Omicron Delta Kappa - National

Leadership Honorary
Order of Omega - Greek Honor Society
Orient Club
OUTlet - Gay & Lesbian Students

Organization
Panhellenic Council
Phi Alpha Theta - National History

Honorary
Phi Beta Delta - Honor Society for

International Scholars
Phi Delta Epsilon - International Medical

Fraternity
Phi Eta Sigma - Freshman Academic

Honorary
Philologos - English Club

The Playmakers, Oglethorpe

University Theatre
Psi Chi - Psychology Honorary
Psychology and Sociology Club
Residence Hall Association
Rho Lambda - Panhellenic

Honorary
Sigma Pi Sigma - National Physics

Honorary
Sigma Tau Delta - English

Honorary
Sigma Zeta - National Science

Honorary
Society of Physics Students -

Oglethorpe Chapter
Student Education Association
Thalian Society - Philosophical

Discussion Group
The Stormy Petrel - Student

Newspaper
The Tower - Literary Magazine
The Yamacraw - Yearbook
University Chorale
University Singers
WJTL - Radio Station

Fraternities and Sororities

Four fraternities and two sororities contribute to the Greek system at
Oglethorpe.

The four fraternities are Chi Phi, Delta Sigma Phi, Kappa Alpha, and Sigma
Alpha Epsilon. The national sororities are Chi Omega and Sigma Sigma Sigma.

These social organizations strive to 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 regu-
lations established by the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Council, and
the Dean of Community Life.

Athletics and Physical Fitness

At Oglethorpe University the students who participate in intercollegiate
athletic competition are considered to be students first and athletes second.
The University is an active member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Confer-
ence (SCAC) and Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA). Members of Division III may not award financial aid (other than aca-
demic honor awards) to any student-athlete, except upon a showing of financial
need by the recipient. Oglethorpe provides a program of Oglethorpe Scholars

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Awards, which is described in the Financial Assistance section of this Bulletin.
Many students who are interested in sports and are superior academically do
qualify for this form of assistance.

The University offers intercollegiate competition in basketball, baseball,
soccer, cross-country, tennis, golf, and track and field for men; and in soccer,
basketball, volleyball, cross-country, tennis, and track and field for women. The
Stormy Petrels compete against other SCAC schools, including Trinity Univer-
sity, Millsaps College, Rhodes College, University of the South, Southwestern
University, Hendrix College, and Centre College. The Petrels also challenge teams
from schools outside the SCAC, such as Emory University and Washington and
Lee University.

In addition to intercollegiate competition, a well-rounded program of
intramural sports is offered and has strong participation by the student body. In
recent years about half of the full-time Oglethorpe students participated in one
or more intramural sports. Men and women participate in badminton, basket-
ball, flag football, softball, table tennis, and volleyball.

The following two physical fitness courses are offered for credit.

1001. Physical Fitness for Living 3 hours

A course designed to provide students an understanding and awareness of
one's fitness potential through proper nutrition and aerobic exercise. Evalua-
tion 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.

1002. Fitness Through Lifetime Sports 1 hour

A course designed to provide instruction in the skills, knowledge, and
understanding of various sports, or of a particular sport, 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 stu-
dent maintain fitness through wholesome recreation. Prerequisite: 1001.

Cultural Opportunities on Campus

There are numerous cultural opportunities for students outside the
classroom. The University Program Committee sponsors concerts, theatrical
productions, poetry readings, and lectures by visiting scholars. The Mack A.
Rikard lectures expose students to leaders in business and other professions.
The University Singers perform frequently during the year, including seasonal
events. They often feature guest artists. The University Museum, on the third
floor of Philip Weltner Library, sponsors exhibitions as well as lectures on asso-
ciated subjects and frequent concerts in the museum. The Playmakers also stage
several productions each year. Two annual events, the Oglethorpe Night of the
Arts and International Night, provide a showcase for campus talent. The former
presents student literary, musical, and visual arts. The latter features international
cuisine and entertainment. The Georgia Shakespeare Festival which takes place
on campus during the summer, is also a valuable cultural asset to the Oglethorpe
community.

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Internships and Cooperative Education

Experiential off-campus on-the-job learning is a major component of the
educational process at Oglethorpe. Beginning in the sophomore year, students
can opt to further refine their career plans through cooperative education and
internships. These programs provide practical experience to complement the
academic program, as well as give students the opportunity to test the reality of
their career decisions and gain work experience in their major fields of interest.

Internship opportunities are available in most majors for students who:
(1) demonstrate a clear understanding of the goals they wish to accomplish in
the experience and (2) possess the necessary academic and personal background
to accomplish these goals.

Students who are interested in an internship or cooperative education expe-
rience should first consult with their faculty advisers and then visit the Office of
Career Services in Emerson Student Center.

Internships

Students with a minimum grade-point average of 2.8 may qualify to begin
an internship experience in the sophomore year. Every internship requires a
statement of academic objectives and requirements developed in consultation
with the student's faculty adviser and/or faculty internship supervisor. Upon
successful completion of the internship, the student is awarded academic credit
in recognition of the learning value of the experience, up to a maximum of 15
hours.

If no academic credit is needed or sought, a non-credit internship can be
arranged, utilizing the quality control provided by the Office of Career Services.

Internships have been available in a large variety of local businesses and
organizations such as Deloitte and Touche, Atlanta Historical Society, CNN,
United Methodist Children's Home, Gwinnett Medical Center, Georgia League
of Women Voters, Zoo Atlanta, IBM, Price Waterhouse, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, The Carter Center, The New York Tmg5-Southern Bureau,
and the Georgia Department of Labor, to name only a few.

In addition to these Atlanta-based internships, Oglethorpe also is affiliated
with two organizations in the nation's capital where students from all majors
can serve as interns in the Washington, D.C. area. These organizations are The
Washington Center and The Washington Semester Program of American
University.

Cooperative Education

Cooperative Education is a non-credit program in which students with a
grade-point average of 2.5 or higher alternate semesters of work and study until
graduation. Students usually begin the co-op experience in their junior years.
Opportunities are limited but some are available with several major employers
in the Atlanta area.

A student who participates in a University sponsored full-time cooperative
education experience is considered to be a full-time Oglethorpe student. This
will be true even though it precludes his or her enrolling in a full-time schedule
of classes, provided: (1) he or she was enrolled in a full-time schedule of classes
at Oglethorpe during the semester immediately preceding the cooperative

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education experience, and (2) he or she intends to enroll as a full-time student at
Oglethorpe in the subsequent semester.

Counseling

Counseling and referrals for professional services are available to students
experiencing psychological or social problems. Special programs are conducted
on campus to provide information and promote development in leadership skills,
interpersonal relationships, and physical and mental health. Though academic
advising is the responsibility of individually assigned faculty advisers, students
encountering unusual difficulties may wrish to consult the Counseling Center
regarding possible contributing factors.

Academic Resource Center - Tutoring

The Academic Resource Center in Goodman Hall provides group and
individual tutoring and other academic activities for all students, free of charge.
The ARC services include helping students to prepare for papers and examina-
tions, as well as arranging enriching group study and research for students who
are already doing well in core classes and other courses. The student tutors work
closely with the faculty teaching the classes in which they are tutoring, meeting
regularly to plan and provide individual and small-group help for students who
need it, and to increase interactive and collaborative educational experiences
both in and outside Oglethorpe's classrooms.

Learning Disabilities Resource Services

The Learning Disabilities Resource Services program provides support at
no additional cost for students with learning disabilities, attention deficits, and
other learning differences. Professional documentation of disability is required
for services and is the responsibility of the student. Qualified students are
provided with appropriate modifications of regular academic class work.

The Learning Disabilities (LD) Coordinator's office is located in Goodman
Hall adjacent to the Academic Resource Center. Services provided include
individual assistance in registration, assistance with specific skill deficits such
as organization of time and subject matter, and assistance in isolating and
addressing specific academic skill problems. The Coordinator acts as liaison
between the LD student and faculty members. Academic Resource Center tutors,
and campus organizations and is the official LD student advocate in all areas of
campus life. This program is provided to insure that all students may participate
fully in the Oglethorpe experience.

Career Services

The Career Services Office provides resources to assist students in making
responsible decisions and strategies regarding career options and job search
plans. These resources include a Career Library with information available from
books, a computer, and video tapes on occupations, the job search, and

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prospective employers. SIGI PLUS, a computer-assisted guidance program and
KeyLink, are available by appointment to explore options and employers that
match individual career interests. Workshops on resume writing, interviewing
and job search techniques are presented each semester to prepare students for
the workplace.

In addition, a number of prospective employers and graduate schools send
recruiters to the campus each year for the purpose of conducting on-campus
interviews. Current information on permanent, summer, and part-time job
opportunities is made available to students and alumni.

Opportunities in Atlanta

Oglethorpe is located eight miles from downtown Atlanta and just two miles
from the city's largest shopping center. A nearby rapid transit station makes
transportation quick and efficient. This proximity to the Southeast's most vibrant
city offers students a great variety of cultural and entertainment opportunities.
There are numerous excellent restaurants and clubs in nearby Buckhead. Down-
town Atlanta offers professional baseball, football, and basketball to sports fans
as well as frequent popular concerts. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs
from September through May in the Memorial Arts Center. The Atlanta Ballet
Company's season is October through May. The Alliance Theatre Company and
many smaller companies present productions of contemporary and classical plays.
The High Museum of Art hosts major traveling exhibitions in addition to its
permanent collection. Student discounts are often available.

Housing and Meals

The residence halls are available to all full-time day students. There are
three men's residence halls, two co-ed halls, and two women's halls. Each area
has an Area Coordinator and a staff of resident assistants.

All students living in the residence halls are required to participate in a
University meal plan. Meals are served in the Emerson Student Center. Nineteen
meals are served each week and three different meal plan options are available.
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.

In addition to the residence halls there are six Greek cottages which house
some members of the four fraternities and two sororities.

Health Service

All resident students subscribe to a Student Accident and Sickness Insurance
Plan provided through the University. Full-time students living off campus may
purchase this insurance. International students and students participating in all
intercollegiate sports and intramural football are required to enroll in the Insur-
ance Plan or have equivalent coverage. A brochure is available at the Student
Health Center that describes the coverages provided by the plan.

The University maintains a small health center staffed by a registered nurse.
The center operates on a regular schedule weekdays when classes are in session
and provides basic first aid and limited medical assistance for students.

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A physician visits the health center each weekday at a scheduled time to
make general diagnoses and treatment. In the event additional or major medical
care is required, or for emergencies, 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 or her academic studies, group-living situation, or other
relationships at the University or in the community, the student will be required
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.

International Student Services

The International Student Office, which is located in the Emerson Student
Center, exists to meet the needs of international students. Through a specially
designed orientation program and ongoing contacts, the new international
student is assisted in the process of adjustment to life at an American college.
Special tours, host family programs, and social occasions are available to insure
that students can benefit fully from cross-cultural experiences. The International
Student Adviser helps students with questions related to their immigration status.

The O Book

The O Book is the student's guide to Oglethorpe University. It contains
thorough information on the history, customs, traditional events, and services
of the University, as well as University regulations. This handbook outlines the
policies for recognition, membership eligibility, and leadership positions for
campus student organizations and publications.

Awards

Presented at Commencement or at Honors and Awards Convocation

Donald C. Agnew Award for Distinguished Service: This award is presented
annually by the Oglethorpe Student Association and is 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.

Alpha Chi Award: This is an annual award made to the member of the
student body who best exemplifies the ideals of Alpha Chi in scholarship, lead-
ership, character, and service.

Alpha Phi Omega Service 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.

Alpha Psi Omega Rookie Award: This award is presented annually to the
outstanding new member of The Playmakers.

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Leo Bilancio Award: This award, created in memory of Professor Leo
Bilancio, a member of the Oglethorpe history faculty from 1958 to 1989, is
given annually by the Oglethorpe Student Association to a graduating senior
who has been an outstanding student of history or political studies.

Eve Brown Award: This award is presented to the individual who demon-
strates outstanding talent in production design for The Playmakers.

Wendell Brown Award: This award is presented to the individual who has
done the most for The Playmakers during the year.

Mary Whiton Calkins Award: The outstanding senior majoring in psychol-
ogy is honored with this award.

Chiaroscuro Juried Art Show Award: These awards are presented to the
artists who submit the best drawings, sculpture, photographs, and paintings to
the annual student art show sponsored by Chiaroscuro, a club that supports the
arts on campus.

Coca-Cola Minority Achievement Award: This award is presented annually
by The Coca-Cola Company to a minority student who is a rising senior and
demonstrates strong academic performance, personal character, and personal
motivation to serve and succeed.

Deans' Award for Outstanding Achievement: This award is presented
annually to a campus club, organization, or society which, in the opinion of the
Dean of Community Life and the Provost, has contributed most to University
life.

Financial Executives Institute Award: This award is presented annually by
the Atlanta Chapter of The Financial Executives Institute to a student of supe-
rior academic performance in the field of business administration.

Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants Award: This award is
presented annually to the student of highest academic achievement in the field
of accounting.

International Club Appreciation Award: This award is presented annually
to the student who has contributed most significantly to the activities of the
International Club.

Intramural Sports Awards: These awards are presented to the leading teams
and individual athletes in men's and women's intramural competition.

Sidney Lanier Prize: This award is given yearly to the student, or students,
submitting excellent poetry to campus publications.

LeConte Award: The most outstanding student graduating with a major in
one of the natural sciences or mathematics, as determined by the faculty in the
Division of Science and Mathematics, is recognized with this award.

Charles M. MacConnell Award: This award honors a former member of the
faculty and is presented by the sophomore class to the senior who, in the judg-
ment of the class, has participated in many phases of campus life without having
received full recognition.

National Collegiate Band Awards: These awards are presented annually to
students who have exhibited excellence in the performance of instrumental music.

The James Edward Oglethorpe Awards: Commonly called the "Oglethorpe
Cups," these are presented annually to the man and woman in the graduating
class who, in the opinion of the faculty, have excelled in both scholarship and
service.

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Oglethorpe Poet Laureate: This award was first instituted by Mrs. Idalee
Vonk, wife of former President Paul Vonk, and is an honor that is bestowed
upon a freshman, sophomore, or junior who presents the best written work to
The Tower for competition.

Omicron Delta Kappa Freshman Award: This award is made by Omicron
Delta Kappa to the student in the freshman class who most fully exemplifies the
ideals of this organization.

Outstanding Education Graduate Student Award: The outstanding educa-
tion graduate student is honored with this award.

Outstanding Improvement in French Studies: This award honors the student
who demonstrates excellence and dedication in French studies.

Outstanding Male and Female Varsity Athletes of the Year Award: These
awards are made annually to the outstanding male and female students partici-
pating in varsity sports.

Outstanding Politics Senior Award: This award is given annually to the
graduating senior, majoring in politics, who, in the judgment of the faculty,
does the most sophisticated work in upper-level classes within the discipline.

Outstanding Sociology Senior Award: The outstanding senior majoring in
sociology is honored with this award.

Outstanding Teacher Education Senior Award: This award is presented
annually to a leading senior student in the field of education.

Pattillo Leadership Award: The President of the University presents this
prize to a graduating student who has excelled in leadership accomplishments.

Phi Beta Kappa Faculty Group Award: This award is presented by the fac-
ulty and staff members of Phi Beta Kappa to the graduating student who, in
their judgment, has demonstrated outstanding scholarly qualities.

Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Scholarship Award: This award is presented annu-
ally to the full-time freshman student with the highest grade-point average by
Phi Eta Sigma, a national scholastic honor society for freshmen.

Publications Awards: Notable contributors to The Tower, The Stormy Petrel
and The Yamacraw are recognized with these awards.

Resident Assistant of the Year: This award is presented annually to an
exemplary student who organizes outstanding educational and social programs
for dormitory residents and builds a sense of community in the residence halls.

Student Education Association Award: Through the presentation of this
award, members of this organization honor a student who has excelled in the
field of teacher education.

Charles L. Towers, Sr. Award for Excellence: This award is presented annually
to the outstanding student in the field of economics and business administra-
tion. The award honors the father of Charles L. Towers, a Trustee Emeritus of
the University.

University College Award: This award is presented to the continuing educa-
tion student in the graduating class who has the highest grade-point average on
work completed at Oglethorpe among continuing education students and who
has completed at least 45 semester hours of course work in residence.

University Singers Awards: These awards are presented annually to students
who have exhibited excellence in the performance of choral music.

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The Sally Hull Weltner Award for Scholarship: This award is presented to
the student in the graduating class who has the highest grade-point average on
work completed at Oglethorpe among the students graduating with academic
honors.

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 Who's Who Among Students in American
Colleges and Universities.

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Academic R^ulations
and Policies

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. The student's adviser in the first year is the instructor of the
Fresh Focus section which the student has selected prior to 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 the student file to the faculty member
who has agreed to be the student's new adviser.

3. Ascertain that the new adviser has received the file and has sent an Adviser
Change notice to the Registrar's Office.

This is the only method for changing academic advisers.

When the student decides on a major field, he or she should change advis-
ers, if necessary, to a faculty member who has teaching responsibilities in the
student's major field.

Registration

New students select courses in consultation with their faculty adviser.
Schedule planning and course selection for following semesters are accomplished
during preregistration week. Students should make appointments to consult with
their academic advisers during preregistration. Full-time students wishing to
participate in the University Center in Georgia Cross Registration program (see
Cross Registration below) also should select courses during the preregistration
week of the fall and spring semesters. Summer schedules also can be planned
during preregistration week in the spring semester.

The official registration period precedes the first day of classes. Every student
must complete the various steps of the registration process during this period.
Those who have preregistered 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 preregistered students.

Cross Registration

Oglethorpe University is a member of the University Center in Georgia, a
consortium of the 18 institutions of higher education in the greater Adanta
area. Through the University Center, full-time Oglethorpe students may enroll
on a space-available basis in courses at any other member institution. The student
need not be admitted to the other institution and completes all procedures,
including payment of tuition, at Oglethorpe. Because of institutional deadlines,
students should complete forms for cross registration during Oglethorpe's
designated preregistration week.

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Courses taken at University Center institutions on a cross-registration basis
count as Oglethorpe courses. While grades earned through consortium courses
are not tabulated in grade-point averages, courses with grades of "C" or higher
count toward the major.

Interested students should consult the Registrar for program details.

Class 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 attendance policies in their course syllabi.

Grading

Faculty members submit mid-semester reports to the Registrar's Office on
class rolls indicating satisfactory or unsatisfactory ("S" or "U"). These mid-se-
mester reports are not part of the student's permanent record.

Letter grades are submitted by faculty members at the end of each semes-
ter. These grades become part of the student's 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 dividing
the number of semester hours of work the student has attempted into the total
number of quality points earned.

The letter grades used at Oglethorpe are defined as follows:

Quality

Numerical

Grade

Meaning

Points

Equivalent

A

Superior

4.0

93-100

A-

3.7

90-92

B+

3.3

87-89

B

Good

3.0

83-86

B-

2.7

80-82

C+

2.3

77-79

C

Satisfactory

2.0

73-76

C-

1.7

70-72

D+

1.3

67-69

D

Passing

1.0

60-66

F

Failure

0.0

59 and below

FA

Failure: Excessive Absences*

W

Withdrew**

WF

Mthdrew Failing*

I

Incomplete***

S

Satisfactory****

70 or higher

u

Unsatisfactory*

AU

Audit (no credit)

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Notes: * -Grade has same effect as an "F" on the GPA.

** -Grade has no effect on the GPA; no credit awarded.

*** -Grade has same effect as an "F" on the GPA. If a student is
unable to complete the work for a course on time for reasons
of health, family tragedy, or other circumstances the instruc-
tor deems appropriate, the grade "I" may be assigned. In such
cases, the instructor and student shall draw up a contract indi-
cating specifically the work the student must complete as well
as a date by which the work will be submitted, and the grade
which will be given if the student fails to complete that work.
After the student has read and signed the contract, it shall be
filed with the Registrar at the time the class roll with grades is
submitted.

**** -Grade has no effect on the GPA; credit is awarded.
Only work completed at Oglethorpe is reflected in the Oglethorpe GPA.

Students who entered Oglethorpe prior to Fall 1992 will be graded without
the plus/minus system as follows:

Grade

Meaning

A

Superior

B

Good

C

Satisfactory

D

Passing

F

Failure

Quality

Numerical

Points

Equivalent

4

90-100

3

80-89

2

70-79

1

60-69

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Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Option

After 30 semester hours are earned at Oglethorpe a student in good academic
standing may register to take two courses (in addition to internships and Science
Seminar) on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. These courses cannot be taken
in the same semester and cannot be used to satisfy requirements of the core or
the student's major or minor. The student must register for the Satisfactory/
Unsatisfactory designation by the end of the Drop/ Add period after which the
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory designation cannot be changed. Satisfactory is defined
as a "C-" or better.

Final Examinations

Final examinations, up to three hours in length, generally are given in courses
at the end of each semester or session. The Final Examination Schedule is made
up in the Registrar's Office and is printed in each semester's Schedule of Classes.
(Final examinations in the summer are held on the last day of each session.)
Final examinations must be given at the assigned date and time.

No final examinations may be administered during the last scheduled class
meeting of the semester or during the reading period prior to the first day of
scheduled final examinations. If special arrangements are needed for individual
students, faculty members must inform their Division Chair. (Regular course
tests may be given on the last day of classes but may not be scheduled on the
reading day.)

No student help is to be used for typing or grading examinations.

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Auditing Courses

Regularly admitted Oglethorpe students may register for courses on an
"audit" basis. A student who audits a course may attend the course for enrich-
ment but is not required to take course examinations or complete other course
requirements. In order to audit a course, a student must request an Audit form
from the Registrar's Office and submit it to the instructor of the course he or
she intends to audit. If the class is not closed, the instructor may accept the
student as an audit by returning the signed form to the Registrar's Office. The
grade awarded for a class taken on an audit basis is "AU," and no credits or
quality points are earned.

Students may register to take courses on an audit basis only during the
normal time for dropping and adding courses. The fees for auditing courses are
published by the Business Office.

Dean's List

Students who earn a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher carrying
12 semester hours or more during the fall or spring semester are placed on the
Dean's Academic Honors List.

Mathematics Proficiency Requirement

Oglethorpe offers three courses below the level of calculus (the high school
equivalent is indicated in parentheses): (1) Intermediate Algebra (Algebra I), (2)
College Algebra (Algebra II), and (3) Analytic Geometry (Algebra and
Trigonometry III).

The Mathematics Proficiency Requirement at Oglethorpe is met in one of
two ways: (1) by performing satisfactorily on the mathematics proficiency
examination administered to entering students during fall and spring orienta-
tion or Springfest, or (2) by completing the course Analytic Geometry. (Entering
students who have taken a calculus course in high school are deemed to have
satisfied the Mathematics Proficiency Requirement and do not need to take the
proficiency examination.)

Graduation Requirements

To earn a baccalaureate degree from the University the following require-
ments must be met:

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours of course credit with
an Oglethorpe cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher.

2. Completion at Oglethorpe of 30 of the last 60 semester hours of course
credit immediately preceding graduation. Courses taken at University
Center institutions on a cross-registration basis count as Oglethorpe
courses for the purpose of meeting this residency requirement.

3. Satisfaction of core requirements and major field or dual degree require-
ments (see appropriate disciplinary headings for descriptions).

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4. Submission of an application for graduation to the Registrar's Office by
mid-October prior to completion of degree requirements the following
December, May, or August.

5. Satisfaction of all financial and other obligations to the University and
payment of a graduation fee.

6. Participation in assessments of competencies gained and curricular
effectiveness by completing standardized or other tests and surveys.

7. 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 requirements and other academic regu-
lations which pertain to the graduate program.

Graduation Exercises

Graduation exercises are held once a year at the close of the spring semes-
ter in May. Diplomas are awarded, however, three times during the year at the
close of the spring semester during commencement, at the close of the summer
session, and at the close of the fall semester. Students completing requirements
at the end of summer or at the end of fall are encouraged to participate in the
spring graduation exercises.

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 1.50

36-65 1.75

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Students who fail to achieve good standing are placed on probation.

Students who do not achieve good standing for two consecutive semesters
(poor performance in summer sessions excluded) are subject to dismissal from
the University for academic reasons. However, successful completion of summer
classes taken at Oglethorpe may be used to achieve good academic standing.

New students, freshmen, or transfer students who fail all courses during
their first semester at Oglethorpe are subject to dismissal, unless the student
received a "W" in all courses or had to withdraw from all courses for medical
reasons.

Students who have been dismissed for academic reasons may be readmitted
after an absence of one spring or fall semester upon petition to the Provost.
Students readmitted by petition must achieve good standing by the end of their
second semester as readmitted students or be dismissed permanently.

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Degrees With Latin Academic Honors

Undergraduate degrees with Latin academic honors are awarded as follows:
cum laude for a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher; magna cum laude
for 3.7 or higher; and summa cum laude for 3.9 or higher. To be eligible for Latin
academic honors, the student must have completed 75 or more semester hours
at Oglethorpe.

Transfer work is not included in the determination for Latin academic
honors.

Degrees With Academic Honors

Please see the Honors Program section of this Bulletin.

Earning a Second Add-On Major

Students who have been awarded an Oglethorpe baccalaureate degree may
earn a second major within that degree at the University. Upon completion of
the requirements, the second major will be entered on the student's record and
transcript. No diploma will be awarded since the second major is within the
degree already awarded. The requirements are:

\. Completion of an additional 30 semester hours of which a minimum of
15 must be completed at Oglethorpe.

2. Maintenance of a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade-point average.

3. Completion of a major other than the major(s) completed at the time
the first degree was awarded.

Earning a Second Baccalaureate Degree

Students who have completed a baccalaureate degree may be awarded a
second and different baccalaureate degree. Upon completion of the require-
ments, the student's record and transcript will reflect the conferring of a second
degree and a diploma will be awarded.

For students who earned their first baccalaureate degree at Oglethorpe,
the same requirements listed above apply.

For students who have earned their first baccalaureate degree at another
institution, this degree is treated as transfer credit. Up to a maximum of 75
semester hours may be accepted at Oglethorpe. The requirements for the second
degree are:

L Satisfaction of Oglethorpe core requirements.

2. Completion of a minimum of 45 semester hours at Oglethorpe.

3. Maintenance of a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade-point average.

4. Completion of a major other than the major(s) completed at the time
the first degree was awarded.

All transfer policies stated in the section of this Bulletin entitled Transfer
Students and Transfer Policies apply.

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Student Classification

For administrative and other official and extra-official purposes, under-
graduate students are classified according to the number of semester hours
successfully completed. 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

Two semesters - fall and spring - constitute the regular academic year.
Several day and evening sessions also are offered in the summer.

While courses of one to five semester hours credit are offered each semes-
ter, a full-time academic program at Oglethorpe consists of no less than four
courses each semester or a minimum of 12 semester hours. Generally five courses
are taken, giving the student a total of 12 to 16 semester hours. Regular students
in the day classes are expected to carry a normal load and to pay for a full
schedule of courses. Students in the evening program may carry anywhere from
one to four courses each semester.

An overload (more than 16 semester hours) is allowed for seniors and
students with a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade-point average. A student taking
an overload must be sure to have his or her adviser's approval and signature on
the registration form. The absolute upper limit is 18 hours per semester.

A minimum of 120 semester hours (or equivalent for transfer students) is
required for graduation. Some programs may require additional credit.

Course Level

In the sections that follow courses are listed numerically by discipline within
their respective divisions. Most courses are designated by a four-digit number.
The first digit indicates the level of the course: 1 = freshman level, 2 = sopho-
more level, 3 = junior level, 4 = senior level, and 6 = graduate level. Higher level
courses in a discipline are typically designed to build upon the content of lower
level courses in that discipline and other specified prerequisite courses.

In some cases, the C, L, or P replaces the first digit in the course number. C
indicates that a course fulfills a core requirement; L means laboratory; P means
that the course is a preliminary course to the required core course in that
discipline.

The number of hours refers to the semester hours of college credit per
semester which are earned by the successful completion of the course.

Withdrawal From a Course

From the conclusion of the Drop/ Add period through midsemester or the
middle of a mini or summer session, the grade "W" or "WF" is assigned at the
instructor's discretion to a student who withdraws from a course (turns in a
properly executed withdrawal form at the Registrar's Office). After that time
the grade "WF" is assigned. Only in the case of prolonged illness (a physician's
letter must be submitted directly to the Registrar's Office) or withdrawal from
the University will a "W" be assigned.

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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
midsemester or midsession.

Withdrawal From the University

Students who wish to withdraw from the University during a semester are
required 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.

Repetition of Courses

Courses may be repeated only if an unsatisfactory grade ("D", "F", "FA", or
"WF") was received in the course. When a course is repeated, both grades are
calculated into the student's grade-point average, but no additional semester
hours of credit are ejirned.

For courses completed prior to 1984, consult the Registrar for applicable
regulations.

Access to Student Records

To comply with the Family Educational and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly
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 directory data. Addi-
tional information may be obtained from The O Book and from the Registrar.

The Oglethorpe Honor Code

Persons who come to Oglethorpe University for work and study join a com-
munity that is committed to high standards of academic honesty. The Honor
Code contains the responsibilities we accept by becoming members of the com-
munity.

The students and faculty of Oglethorpe University expect each other to be
truthful in the academic endeavor they share. Faculty assume students complete
work honestly and act toward them in ways consistent with that assumption.

Oglethorpe welcomes all who accept our principles of honest behavior. We
believe that this Code will enrich our years at the University and allow us to
begin practicing the honorable, self-governed lives expected of society's leaders.

Students pledge that they have completed assignments honestly by attach-
ing the following statement to each test, paper, overnight work, in-class essay, or
other work designated by the professor:

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I pledge that I have neither given nor received any
unauthorized aid on this assignment.
Signed

It will be the responsibility of the student to provide these pledges by either
attaching them on a separate sheet or typing them as part of the assignment.
The instructor also should remind the class to sign the pledge. The pledge serves
as an affirmation of the student's and the instructor's belief in the principles of
the honor code. Assigned work should not be considered complete without the
pledge.

Since it is assumed that students act according to their pledge, faculty abstain
from any practices whose purpose is to ascertain that students have been dis-
honest unless there is a compelling reason to believe that cheating has taken
place. Instructors should invite their own students to discuss with them actions
or policies that appear to be at variance with the assumption of honesty.

All credit courses offered by the University are covered by the Honor System,
and all cases of suspected academic dishonesty will be handled in accordance
with its provisions. It is the responsibility of faculty members to make clear how
the System applies to specific courses and to follow its procedures. The Honor
Council is the final arbiter in all disputes concerning the Honor Code. For
complete text of the Honor Code, please see the student O Book.

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The Core
Curriculum

History of the Core Curriculum

The idea for a "core curriculum" at Oglethorpe University was 50 years old
in the academic year 1994-95, making it one of the oldest core programs at a
liberal arts college in the country. In 1944, Oglethorpe President Philip Weltner
proposed a totally new liberal arts curriculum with the twin aims of equipping
students to "make a life and make a living." One half of each student's college
course work was devoted to the common intellectual experience of the core,
while the other half was devoted to a student's major area of study. Weltner
published his ideas for a new core curriculum in a small brochure called The
Oglethorpe Book, outlining his new plan and his philosophy of education. In so
doing, he anticipated some of the ideas featured in General Education in a Free
Society, Harvard University's 1945 statement stressing an emphasis on liberal
arts and a core curriculum.

The idea of a core curriculum was at that time so revolutionary in higher
education that news of the Oglethorpe plan appeared in The New York Times in
the spring of 1945. Dr. Weltner told The Times: "We are trying to develop
keen. ..appreciation and understanding. Instead of dividing our courses into
separate schools, we are giving the students a good liberal and general educa-
tion which can become the basis of hundreds of vocations."

Dr. Weltner's core curriculum for the Oglethorpe students of the 1940s
reflected the concerns of the war era: the core consisted of a series of courses
under the headings "Citizenship" and "Human Understanding." As the concerns
of the war era receded and the post-war information explosion ensued, the
Oglethorpe core underwent extensive revision in the 1960s, its required courses
coming to resemble much more closely traditional courses in the disciplines.
Gradually this core came to focus on those courses representing competencies
that a well-educated generalist ought to have upon graduating from college.

With the support of a major grant from the National Endowment for the
Humanities, the Oglethorpe core curriculum underwent substantial revision in
the early 1990s to reflect a new idea about core curriculum and its purpose.
Rather than an attempt to define what every student should know or a list of
basic competencies every student should have, the new Oglethorpe core is aimed
at providing a common learning experience for all students in which each course
takes a distinct approach to understanding five key questions central to the
human experience. In centering this curriculum on the discussion of five
important questions, the faculty has renewed its commitment to the spirit of Dr.
Weltner's original core philosophy. He wrote, "We must never for an instant
forget that education to be true to itself must be a progressive experience for
the learner, in which interest gives rise to inquiry, inquiry is pursued to mastery,
and mastery here occasions new interests there."

As every student's second major, the core continues to urge students to
pursue links among the various areas of study and to appreciate the value of
intellectual inquiry. As faculty work together through frequent conversation about
the content and goals of their core courses to provide an integrated approach to
learning, one is reminded of the pledge Dr. Weltner made 50 years ago in outlining
the core: "Oglethorpe University insists that the object is not to pass a subject;
the object is to take and keep it."

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Liberal Education and the Core Curriculum

An Oglethorpe education prepares students to live as free human beings
who take an active interest in the world around them and who have developed
those modes of thought and action that will make them effective builders of
communities. In The Idea of a University, John Henry Newman explains that a
liberal education forms "a habit of mind... which lasts through life," with "nothing
more or less than intellectual excellence" as its object. Thomas Jefferson, in
Notes on the State of Virginia, argues that without such development of the intel-
lect, democracy will perish: "Every government degenerates when trusted to the
rulers of the people alone. The people themselves therefore are its only safe
depositories, and to render even them safe their minds must be improved...."

Such mental development requires knowledge of and the capacity to analyze
the civilization in which we live. We must be able to raise intelligent questions
about apparently self-evident truths, and about whether they can be verified or
confirmed upon serious reflection. We also must have the capacity to reflect
critically on passions, temptations, impulses, and indeed on thinking itself. As
Jefferson proclaimed, we must not be afraid "to follow truth wherever it may
lead...." At the very least, a liberal education ought to impart to students a taste
for free inquiry - as well as a sense of why such inquiry is important.

Oglethorpe University combines these aims with an institutional commit-
ment to small classes, personal attention to the individual student, collaborative
activities, and critical reading and writing. In its dedication to a broad, compre-
hensive liberal education for each student, Oglethorpe has created a common
set of core courses that invite students to be thoughtful, inquisitive, and reflec-
tive about the human condition and the world surrounding them. These core
courses work together with students' experiences in advanced courses in their
chosen disciplines to encourage the life-long "habit of mind" that Newman extols.
Students thus are urged to consider carefully what they see, hear, and read, to
examine questions from more than one point of view, and to avoid leaping quickly
to conclusions.

The central considerations of the Oglethorpe core are expressed in the
form of five questions, none of which have easy answers:

1. What are our present ways of understanding ourselves and the universe?

2. How do these ways of understanding evolve?

3. How do we deal with conflicts in our ways of understanding?

4. How do we decide what is of value?

5. How do we decide how to live our lives?

The Oglethorpe core curriculum initiates and sustains meaningful discus-
sion about matters which are and have been fundamental to understanding the
human condition and dealing thoughtfully with its ambiguities. The courses in
the core program present a variety of distinct ways of knowing or understand-
ing ourselves.

As students become actively engaged with faculty in asking and attempting
to answer the central questions raised by the core courses, they will learn to
appreciate the life of the mind and to be interested in hearing the variety of
voices that have addressed these questions. In an effort to insure that students
encounter such points of view directly, Oglethorpe's core courses are designed
to stimulate intensive interaction between faculty and students.

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The core curriculum provides only a beginning for the investigation of
significant questions. What students have at the completion of the Oglethorpe
core program are not final answers but a multiplicity of ways of knowing and
experiencing the world. They will, in addition, be prepared to continue this
inquiry on their own. The core curriculum is generally sequenced as follows:

Freshman Year:

C161 Philosophical Conceptions of Reality and Human Life

C191 Analytical Writing

C211 The Foundations of the West

C212 The West and the Modern World

C462 Psychological Inquiry

Sophomore Year:

C271, C272 Human Nature and the Social Order I, II
C330 Great Ideas of Modern Mathematics *

One of the following year-long literature sequences:

2121 Ancient and Medieval Literature - Homer to 1400

2122 The Renaissance - 1400 to 1670

or

2123 The Enlightenment and the Response of Romanticism -

1670 to 1815

2124 Romantic and Victorian Literature - 1815 to 1890

or

2125 Modernism - 1890 to 1945

2126 Contemporary Literature - 1945 to the Present

Junior Yean

One of the following:

C131 Music and Culture

C181 Art and Culture

One of the following:

C351 Natural Science: The Physical Sciences

1321 General Chemistry I

1341 General Physics I

2341 College Physics I

One of the following:

C352 Natural Science: The Biological Sciences

1311 General Biology I

* Note: Students who enroll in this course should have passed the mathematics
proficiency examination or completed Analytic Geometry. For a read-
ing of Oglethorpe's Mathematics Proficiency Requirement, please see
the Academic Regulations and Policies section of this Bulletin.

Honors Program

All students at Oglethorpe University are encouraged to attain academic
and personal excellence. The University offers an Honors Program for those
students who demonstrate the potential to do exceptional scholarly work and
who desire to further their academic experience at Oglethorpe. The program
focuses on the practice of scholarship, both in breadth and in depth, and
emphasizes effective communication of the results of that scholarly activity both
to persons within the field and outside it. The Honors Program also is intended
to foster increased interaction between students and faculty with diverse inter-
ests but similar dedication to academic excellence.

Academic honors earned through the Honors Program are recognized at
commencement exercises, on the student's diploma, and on the student's
transcript of grades.

To meet the goals of the Honors Program, a seven-semester program is
organized in two phases as indicated in the table below.

SCHEDULE FOR HONORS PROGRAM

YEAR

FALL SEMESTER

SPRING SEMESTER

Seminar led by two faculty from

disparate disciplines.

2999. Honors Seminar 1 hour

Seminar led by two faculty from

disparate disciplines

2999. Honors Seminar 1 hour

Refinement of prospectus.
Honors Project Research.

3999. Honors II 1 hour

Preparation of final draft of thesis.

Defense. Presentation of Honors

work.

4999. Honors IV 1 hour

Recruitment/ Application.
Freshman Social activities.

Informational activities.

Seminar led by two faculty
Sophomore from disparate disciplines.

2999. Honors Seminar....! hour

Development of Honors Project
Junior prospectus and reading list.
Initial reading.
3998. Honors 1 1 hour

Project research and preparation
Senior of initial draft of thesis. Critique
by reading committee.
4998. Honors III 3 hours

Each fall semester informational programs are held to acquaint prospective
participants with the features and requirements of the Honors Program. Inter-
ested students should then apply for admission to the program. A grade-point
average of 3.3 in the fall of the freshman year is required to participate in the
first seminar. A grade-point average of 3.3 must be maintained to continue in
the Honors Program. Students may apply for admission to the program at any
time prior to the fall semester of the junior year.

The first phase of the program, taken in the freshman and sophomore
years, consists of a series of three 1 semester hour seminars (2999), each of
which considers a topic which might take the form of a proposition, question,
problem, text, period of time, etc. Seminars have included: Self Reference -
Artificial Intelligence, Literature and Society, Science and Postmodernism,
Moderns Confront the Classics: Hobbes and Thucydides, and Evolutionary Psy-
chology. Each of these seminars is directed by two faculty members from dispar-
ate disciplines. The interdisciplinary makeup of the seminar participants will be

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exploited to investigate the seminar topic from many perspectives. Students are
expected, encouraged, and enabled to take the lead in the seminars. Students
carry out research relevant to the topic, write extensively in connection with the
seminar, and make frequent presentations of their findings to the seminar. This
phase focuses on scholarship in breadth and communication to persons whose
interests may be outside one's own area of interest and expertise. Students prac-
tice and refine many of the skills and techniques necessary for the second phase
of the Honors Program.

The second phase of the Honors Program, in the junior and senior yejirs,
focuses on scholarship in depth and the effective communication of the results
of that scholarship to persons in the field of study, as well as those outside it.
During the fall semester of the junior year, the student secures a thesis supervi-
sor and enrolls in 3998 Honors I. The student must have a 3.3 overall grade-
point average and a 3.5 grade-point average in the field in which the thesis work
is to be undertaken. During this semester the student, with the aid of the faculty
supervisor, selects, refines, and begins to research a suitable thesis topic. The
student will develop a preliminary prospectus of the honors project along with
any appropriate reading lists, etc. Honors I carries credit of 1 semester hour
graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis, with the grade to be determined
by the Honors Program Director in consultation with the faculty supervisor.
Satisfactory completion of Honors I is required to continue the program.

In the spring of the junior year thie student enrolls in 3999 Honors II, a 1
semester hour credit course, graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis, in
which the honors project is further refined and researched. Upon successful
completion of Honors II, the student enrolls in 4998 Honors III during the fall
semester of the senior year. This is a 3 semester hour credit course in which
research of the thesis topic is to be completed. A first draft of the thesis is
required by the end of this semester, to be submitted to the student's reading
committee. The reading committee provides the student with feedback, includ-
ing recommended revisions. A letter grade is determined by the faculty supervi-
sor in consultation with the reading committee and the Honors Program Director.
A grade of "A" is required to enroll in 4999 Honors IV.

After successful completion of 4998 Honors III, the student enrolls in 4999
Honors IV, a graded 1 semester hour credit course, during the spring semester
of the senior year. During this semester the student makes any necessary revi-
sions in producing a final draft of the thesis which will be submitted to the
reading committee. The student also makes an appropriate presentation of the
honors work to a seminar, class, or meeting of an academic organization, etc.
Students are encouraged to submit their theses to appropriate competitions or
for publication. The final draft of the thesis is presented to the reading commit-
tee at least three weeks prior to the end of classes. At the reading committee's
discretion the student may be asked to make a formal defense of the thesis. The
faculty supervisor, in consultation with the reading committee and the Honors
Program Director, determines the grade to be awarded by the first day of the
final examination period.

2999. Honors Seminar 1 hour

This seminar, led by faculty members from two disparate disciplines, will
consider a question, problem, proposition, text, period of time, project, etc.

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The focus of the seminar will be student research, writing, and presentation.
An interdisciplinary approach will be emphasized. Seminars have included: Self
Reference - Artificial Intelligence, Literature and Society, Science and
Postmodernism, Moderns Confront the Classics: Hobbes and Thucydides, and
Evolutionary Psychology. Prerequisite: Application and admission into the Honors
Program.

3998. Honors I 1 hour

In this course, with the aid of a faculty supervisor, the student selects and re-
searches a thesis topic. A preliminary prospectus is developed along with a read-
ing list. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Permission
of the Honors Program Director, permission of the faculty supervisor, a 3.3
overall grade-point average, and a 3.5 grade-point average in the field in which
the honors research is to be done.

3999. Honors n 1 hour

In this course the student continues research in order to refine the prospectus
of the honors project. Prerequisites: Permission of the Honors Program Director,
permission of the faculty supervisor, a 3.3 overall grade-point average, and a 3.5
grade-point average in the field in which the honors research is to be done.

4998. Honors HI 3 hours

Under continued direction of the faculty supervisor, research of the thesis
topic is completed in this course. Preparation of a first draft is submitted to the
student's reading committee. Graded with a letter grade. Prerequisites:
Permission of the Honors Program Director, permission of the faculty supervisor,
a 3.3 overall grade-point average, and a 3.5 grade-point average in the field in
which the honors research is to be done.

4999. Honors IV 1 hour

Revisions are made and a final draft of the thesis is submitted to the student's
reading committee where a formal defense may be requested. An appropriate
oral presentation of the honors work also will be required in an academic setting.
Graded with a letter grade. Prerequisite: Grade of "A" in 4998.

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Interdisciplinary
Programs and Majors

Degrees

Oglethorpe offers five degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bach-
elor of Business Administration, Master of Arts, and Master of Business Admin-
istration.

Under certain conditions it is also possible for a student to receive a dual
degree in art, a dual degree in engineering, or a degree under the Professional
Option. See the index for the sections where these degrees are discussed.

Major Programs and Requirements

Completion of a major program is required for all baccalaureate degrees.
The student's academic adviser assists with the student's selection of a major.
The student declares the major selected on the course registration form com-
pleted each semester. Students must have declared a major by the end of the
second semester of the sophomore year.

A major is an orderly sequence of courses in: (1) a particular discipline,
(2) a combination of two disciplines, or (3) a defined interdisciplinary field. A
major must include a minimum of 33 and a maximum of 62 semester hours of
required course work, exclusive of all hours used to satisfy core requirements. A
minimum of 15 semester hours of a major must be in course work taken at
Oglethorpe University. (For teacher education majors, please refer to Division
VI requirements in this Bulletin.) Each major must allow for the student's selec-
tion of courses which are not in the discipline(s) of the major and not required
components of the core curriculum. Each major includes a substantial compo-
nent of advanced courses which have specified prerequisites. A major may require
for successful completion a cumulative grade-point average in the major field
which is higher than the 2.0 cumulative grade-point average required for gradu-
ation. Alternatively, the requirements for the major may state that only courses
in which a "C" or higher grade is received may be used in satisfaction of the
major's requirements. The student is responsible for insuring the fulfillment of
the requirements of the major selected. Specific requirements for each of the
majors listed below are indicated in the respective division of the Bulletin in
which the course offerings of the discipline are described or in this Inter-
disciplinary Programs and Majors section of the Bulletin. Please note that no
course may be used to meet more than one degree requirement.

For the Bachelor of Arts degree the following majors are offered:

American Studies

Art

Business Administration and Behavioral Science

Communications

Economics

Education (Early Childhood and Middle Grades)

Secondary Certification in English, Mathematics, Science, and
Social Studies

English

History

Individually Planned Major

International Studies

International Studies - Asia Concentration

Philosophy

Politics

Psychology

Sociology

Sociology with Social Work Concentration
For the Bachelor of Science degree the following majors are offered:

Accounting

Biology

Business Administration

Business Administration and Computer Science

Chemistry

Economics

Mathematics

Mathematics and Computer Science

Medical Technology

Physics
For the Bachelor of Business Administration degree the following mzyors
are offered:

Accounting

Business Administration
For graduate work the following degrees are offered:

Master of Arts in Education Early Childhood Education

Master of Arts in Education Middle Grades Education

Master of Business Adminsitration

Minor Programs and Requirements

Minor programs are available in several fields. Students should consult the
section of the Bulletin in which a particular discipline is described to ascertain
whether a minor is offered and what its specific requirements are.

A minor consists of at least 15 semester hours of course work beyond any
core requirements in that discipline. A minimum of nine semester hours of a
minor must be in course work taken at Oglethorpe. For education majors, these
requirements must be fulfilled before student teaching.

Minors may be earned in the following:

Accounting

Music

Art History

Painting

Biology

Philosophy

Chemistry

Photography

Computer Science

Politics

Drawing

Psychology

Economics

Sociology

English

Spanish

French

Theatre

History

Writing

Mathematics

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Interdisciplinary Majors

Interdisciplinary majors are offered in American Studies, Business
Administration and Behavioral Science, Business Administration and Computer
Science, International Studies, and Mathematics and Computer Science. Students
who choose one of these majors should notify the Registrar so that an appropri-
ate adviser may be assigned.

American Studies

The major in American Studies is designed to provide students with the
opportunity to develop a systematic and in-depth understanding of American
culture. By combining American studies courses and courses from relevant
disciplines (history, literature, the arts, economics, and the social sciences), stu-
dents may explore the relationships of diverse aspects of American life. Students
also are able to pursue their special interests within American culture by devel-
oping an "area of concentration" that provides a specific focus for much of the
work completed in fulfillment of major requirements.

In addition to introducing students to the field of American studies, the
major is designed to help students refine their fundamental intellectual skills,
especially their writing and speaking skills. Skills of this sort will serve the student
well long after many specific facts, postulates, and theories have been forgotten.
In short, as is consistent with Oglethorpe's stated institutional purpose, the
American studies program seeks to prepare humane generalists individuals
who possess those basic qualities so necessary for leadership in a rapidly chang-
ing world. The degree awarded is the Bachelor of Arts.

Requirements of the major include completion of the following eight courses:

2216 American History to 1865

2217 American History Since 1865
2472 The American Experience

(to be taken in the freshman or sophomore year)
3129 Studies in Fiction II (American)

3217 The Age of Affluence: The United States Since 1945
3523 United States Economic History
4120 American Poetry
4473 Senior Seminar in American Studies

(to be taken in the junior or senior year)
Completion of seven of the following courses also is required:

2125 Modernism - 1890 to 1945

2126 Contemporary Literature 1945 to the Present

2221 Constitutional Law

2222 State and Local Government
2471 The Family

3131 Music in the 20th Century: 1900-1950

3132 Music in the 20th Century: 1950 to the Present
3191 Advanced Writing for Business and the Professions

3221 American Political Parties

3222 Congress and the Presidency

3223 United States Foreign Policy
3621 Introduction to Education

4121 Special Topics in Literature and Culture I
4123 Major British and American Authors I

4213 United States Diplomatic History

4214 The American Civil War and Reconstruction

4521 Money and Banking

4522 Labor Economics
4525 Public Finance

Requirements for the minor include completion of The American Experience
(to be taken in the freshman or sophomore year) and four of the following seven
courses:

2216 American History to 1865

2217 American History Since 1865
3129 Studies in Fiction II (American)

3217 The Age of Affluence: The United States Since 1945

3523 United States Economic History

4120 American Poetry

4473 Senior Seminar in American Studies

(to be taken in the junior or senior year)

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 pre-
pare 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 11 required courses and four directed electives. The
four directed electives should be selected carefully with the assistance of the
faculty adviser and must be divided evenly between business administration
courses and courses in behavioral sciences. A grade of "C" or better in each
course in the mzyor is required for completion of this mjyor. The degree awarded
is the Bachelor of Arts.

Requirements of the major include completion of the following 1 1 courses:

Business Administration Courses
1510 Business Law I

2530 Principles of Accounting I

2531 Principles of Accounting II

2560 Principles of Management: Understanding the Organizational

Context of Leadership
3550 Marketing
Choice of:

2540 Introduction to Computer Applications Software or

2541 Introduction to Computer Science or

2542 Principles of Computer Programming in Pascal or

2543 Principles of Computer Programming in C++
Behavioral Science Courses

2338 Statistics

2473 Social Psychology

3463 Psychological Testing

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Choice of:

2464 Organizational Psychology or

3472 The Sociology of Work and Occupations
Choice of:

2519 Management Science or
3461 Research Design
In addition, two electives from business administration and two from be-
havioral science chosen from the following courses also are required:
Behavioral Sciences Courses

2465 Learning and Conditioning
2472 The American Experience
2474 Social Problems

3464 Psychology of Leadership

3465 Theories of Personality
3470 Culture and Society
3478 Wealth, Status, and Power

4465 Internship - Psychology (may not also take 4590)
Business Administration Courses

2540 Introduction to Computer Applications Software

2541 Introduction to Computer Science

2542 Principles of Computer Programming in Pascal

2543 Principles of Computer Programming in C++
3510 Managerial Finance

3521 Intermediate Microeconomics

3522 Intermediate Macroeconomics
3527 Economic Development
3552 Marketing Communications
3570 International Business

4522 Labor Economics

4556 Marketing Research

4590 Internship - Business Administration (may not also take 4465)

Business Administration and Computer Science

The administration of business involves the collection, storage, analysis,
and reporting of large volumes of financial as well as non-financial data. By
combining courses in business administration and computer science, this
interdisciplinary major acquaints students with the ways in which computer
systems can assist in carrying out the accounting, finance, marketing, and
management functions of business. An additional aim is to encourage innova-
tive approaches to administration that would be impractical without the
computational capacity of the computer.

The major requires completion of 17 courses; 14 specified courses and three
directed electives, with a grade of "C" or better in each course. The degree
awarded is the Bachelor of Science.

Requirements of the major include completion of the following 14 courses:
1333 Applied Calculus or

1335 Calculus I
2338 Statistics
2519 Management Science

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2530 Principles of Accounting I

2531 Principles of Accounting II

2540 Introduction to Computer Applications Software or
2543 Principles of Computer Programming in C++

2542 Principles of Computer Programming in Pascal

2560 Principles of Management: Understanding the Organizational

Context of Leadership
3510 Managerial Finance

3521 Intermediate Microeconomics

3522 Intermediate Macroeconomics
3544 Principles of File Processing
3550 Marketing

4569 Strategic Management (to be taken in the senior year)
Completion of three of the following courses also is required:

2541 Introduction to Computer Science or

2542 Principles of Computer Programming in Pascal or

2543 Principles of Computer Programming in C++
3542 Introduction to Data Structures

4540 Introduction to Systems Programming

4541 Assembly Language and Computer Architecture

International Studies

International Studies is an interdisciplinary major which seeks to develop
skills and perspectives essential to effective participation in the emerging
multicultural business and social environment. The major helps to prepare stu-
dents for careers in international commerce, the travel and convention busi-
nesses, international banking and finance, and government. The major also
provides an appropriate undergraduate background for the professional study
of business, public policy, and law. Students planning careers in international
business or politics are strongly encouraged to satisfy the requirements of the
mjyor by taking International Economics. Students interested in this major should
ask the Registrar to refer them to a faculty adviser who specializes in this major.
The degree awarded is the Bachelor of Arts.

Requirements of the major include completion of the following five courses
(including prerequisites):

2223 International Relations

3214 Europe in the 20th Century

3223 United States Foreign Policy

3470 Culture and Society

3527 Economic Development or
4523 International Economics
Completion of four of the following courses also is required:

2214 Special Topics in British History

2226 European Politics

2227 Asian Politics

3177 Spanish for International Relations and Business
3213 Europe in the 19th Century
3220 Special Topics in Politics
3227 Pontics in Japan

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3570 International Business

4172 The Third Republic and Its Institutions

4173 The Fifth Republic and Its Institutions

4174 Franco-American Relations in Trade and Culture
4176 The Development of Latin American Cultures
4213 United States Diplomatic History

4215 The Age of the French Revolution and Napoleon

4216 Special Topics in History
4218 Independent Study in History

4223 Advanced Topics in International Relations

4227 Seminar in Politics and Culture

4230 Internship - International Studies

4239 Independent Study in International Studies

4241 Russian History to 1861

4242 Russian History Since 1861
4523 International Economics or

other courses as approved by the adviser
Note: Special topics and independent study courses fulfill the requirements of
the International Studies major only when they have a substantial interna-
tional component.

There is a rigorous foreign language requirement. Students must either
undertake a study abroad experience with a substantial foreign language
component after having demonstrated a proficiency equivalent of two years of
study, or complete three years of foreign language study at Oglethorpe, or another
institution of higher education.

A study abroad experience is required. A summer or semester at a foreign
university is the preferred method of meeting this requirement. In addition,
students must assemble a study abroad portfolio, which includes materials from
the course work and a journal detailing the experience and their reflection on
it. Please see International Exchange Partnerships/Study Abroad below in this
section.

Students who receive financial aid at Oglethorpe should contact the Direc-
tor of Financial Aid early in the pursuit of this major to determine available
funding for the study abroad experience.

Note: Students who graduated from a secondary school located abroad at which
the language of instruction was not English may satisfy the language
requirement, with English as a Second Language I and II. They may sat-
isfy the study abroad requirement via their residency in the United States.

International Studies - Asia Concentration

Like the general International Studies major, this is a major designed to
develop skills useful in cross-culturally oriented careers. Students achieve an
Asia Concentration by taking at least four courses that focus on the culture,
politics, history or literature of nations in Asia in addition to a selection of
more general courses that cover fundamental issues of international studies.
The specialized knowledge that students gain through Asia-related course work
helps to prepare them for careers in fields such as government, finance, and
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with the other components of the International Studies major, the Asia
Concentration will assist students with the necessary background for entry into
graduate or professional schools in an Asian studies field. Students might go on
to study in such areas as anthropology, politics, and international law or business.
Requirements of the major include completion of the following six courses
(including prerequisites):

2223 International Relations

2227 Asian Politics

3223 United States Foreign Policy

3227 Politics in Japan

3527 Economic Development or
4523 International Economics

4227 Seminar in Politics and Culture (with a Japan/ Asia concentration)
Students must also take one of the following courses:

3106 Special Topics in Japanese Language, Literature, and Culture I

3168 Chinese Philosophy

3169 Japanese Philosophy or

an Asian Studies course at another institution pre-approved by the

student's adviser
Students must also take two of the following courses:
2214 Special Topics in British History
2226 European Politics

3213 Europe in the 19th Century

3214 Europe in the 20th Century
3220 Special Topics in Politics
3470 Culture and Society

3527 Economic Development
3570 International Business

4172 The Third Republic and Its Institutions

4173 The Fifth Republic and Its Institutions

4174 Franco-American Relations in Trade and Culture
4213 United States Diplomatic History

4216 Special Topics in History

4218 Independent Study in History

4223 Advanced Topics in International Relations

4230 Internship - International Studies

4239 Independent Study in International Studies

4523 International Economics or

other courses as approved by the adviser
Note: Special topics and independent study courses fulfill the requirements of
the International Studies major only when they have a substantial inter-
national component.

There is a rigorous Asian language requirement. Students must either
undertake a study abroad experience with a substantial Asian language compo-
nent after having demonstrated a proficiency equivalent of two years of study,
or complete three years of foreign language study at Oglethorpe, or another
institution of higher learning.

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A study abroad experience is required. A summer or semester at a univer-
sity in Asia is the preferred method of meeting this requirement. In addition,
students must assemble a study abroad portfoHo, which includes materials from
the course work and a journal detailing the experience and their reflection on
it. Please see International Exchange Partnerships/Study Abroad below in this
section.

Mathematics and Computer Science

Since its inception as an academic discipline, computer science has been
closely associated with mathematics. Many of the field's pioneers are mathema-
ticians by training. Indeed, modern computer science would not be possible
without the existence of a number of mathematical developments once thought
to be entirely theoretical in nature.

The major in Mathematics and Computer Science is designed to acquaint
students with the various linkages between computer science and mathematics
and to enable students to understand more thoroughly their primary discipline,
whether it is mathematics or computer science. Rigorous training in mathematical
thinking will provide the student with essential analytical tools and mental
discipline, while the problem-solving skills that will be sharpened in the process
of developing algorithms for computer applications will prove to be beneficial
to students of mathematics. Students will become familiar with ways in which
modern computational tools have made possible work in mathematics that would
otherwise be prohibitively laborious. Understanding of the many mathematical
structures that are essential to effective development and utilization of processes
in computer science will be enhanced. The degree awarded is the Bachelor of
Science.

Requirements of the major include completion of the following courses:

1335 Calculus!

1336 Calculus II

2331 Calculus III

2332 Calculus IV

2333 Differential Equations
2335 Discrete Mathematics

2542 Principles of Computer Programming in Pascal or
2543 Principles of Computer Programming in C+++

3331 Complex Analysis or
4333 Special Topics in Mathematics

3334 Linear Algebra

3335 Abstract Algebra

3542 Introduction to Data Structures
Completion of three of the following courses also is required:

2540 Introduction to Computer Applications Software or

2542 Principles of Computer Programming in Pascal or

2543 Principles of Computer Programming in C++

2541 Introduction to Computer Science
3544 Principles of File Processing

4540 Introduction to Systems Programming

4541 Assembly Language and Computer Architecture

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Individually Planned Major

A student who wishes to pursue a course of study not included in one of the
available majors may petition to receive permission to complete an individually
planned major.

Such a major must include at least 33 semester hours of course work beyond
core requirements. At least 18 semester hours of the major must be completed
in courses above the introductory level in a particular discipline. This discipline
will be defined as the major's concentration. Graded course work in the major
must have a grade-point average of at least 2.0. Course work that is included in
the individually planned major may not be counted toward a second major or a
minor.

To apply for an individually planned major, the student, in consultation
with his or her academic adviser, must complete an application, available at the
Registrar's Office, to be approved by the chair of the division in which the
proposed major's concentration is included and the Provost. This application
should be submitted by the end of the second semester of the student's sophomore
year. The application must specify the following:

1. The major's coverage and definition.

2. The observed or expected conceptual linkages among the concentration
and the other subject(s) included in the major.

3. The expected outcomes of the completion of the major in terms of the
student's intellectual growth and plans for graduate study or career.

The student's academic adviser forwards the application to the appropriate
division chair. The chair consults with the Provost; then the chair notifies the
faculty adviser of the acceptance or rejection of the proposal, and the adviser
contacts the student.

The degree awarded upon successful completion of an approved individu-
ally planned major is Bachelor of Arts.

The Urban Leadership Program

Oglethorpe University's Urban Leadership Program is a unique educational
opportunity. Through a balance of courses, workshops, and various on- and off-
campus experiences, it prepares graduates to meet the challenges of respon-
sible citizenship in local, national and international communities. Students gain
a broad understanding of leadership concepts, theories, and applications. The
program takes full advantage of the resources of the Atlanta metropolitan area
with exceptional learning opportunities in the realms of politics, business, the
arts, and community service.

The multi-year program consists of curricular and cocurricular components,
including the following four required urban leadership courses:
2229 Politics and the New American City
2560 Principles of Management: Understanding the Organizational

Context of Leadership
3220 Special Topics in Politics: Principles Into Practice - Community

Issues Forum and Internship
4595 Special Topics in Business Administration: Insights Into Great
Leaders in Action - Biographical Analysis

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In addition, three other courses are required: one closely related to a student's
major or other areas of interest, taken concurrently with Independent Study in
Leadership, and two others which provide additional perspective on leadership
from a variety of general course offerings. Students maintain a reflective journal
while in the program in preparation for the final evaluation paper when course
requirements have been completed. Graduates of the program earn the Certifi-
cate of Urban Leadership.

Admission to the Urban Leadership Program is competitive. Students apply
in the fall of the freshman or sophomore year for admission the following spring.
The selection committee evaluates candidates primarily on the basis of
commitment to leadership-related study, the desire for leadership understand-
ing and application, extracurricular participation, academic record, and work
experience.

3013. Independent Study in Leadership 1 hour

Attached to a regularly offered course in leadership, this course will be
taken concurrently by students who will undertake an independent project (topic
to be agreed upon by the student and the instructor) such as a research paper, a
researched class presentation, or field work and a written report on it. The
independent study is intended to explore in further detail some aspect of the
concurrent course related to leadership in theory or in practice. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor. Corequisite: Leadership course

International Exchange Partnerships/
Study Abroad

Oglethorpe University has long recognized the importance of fostering in-
ternational understanding among its students and faculty. Oglethorpe's com-
mitment to internationalism, to the promotion of international understanding,
and to the creation of an international environment on campus has been greatly
enhanced in recent years by a series of international exchange agreements with
partner institutions in other countries. These have blossomed into a growing
global network of contact between the students and faculty of Oglethorpe
University and pcirticipating institutions in Europe, Asia, and South America.

With agreements for international partnership in place, and with other
arrangements on the horizon, Oglethorpe has developed the beginning of an
entire network of personalized relationships with partners. In 1988, which saw
the University's first partnership with an institution abroad, there began a
propitious year for international understanding on the Oglethorpe campus. The
opportunity for Oglethorpe students to study abroad with their peers in other
countries and to meet students from these sister institutions on the Oglethorpe
campus has added a new dimension to the curriculum and life of the University.

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Partner Institutions

Argentina

(Buenos Aires)

Universidad de Belgrano

(Buenos Aires)

Universidad del Salvador

France

(Verdun)

LyceeJ.A. Margueritte

(Lille)

Universite Catholique de Lille

Germany

(Dortmund)

Universitat Dortmund

Japan

(Tokyo)

Seigakuin University

Netherlands

(The Hague)

Haagse Hogeschool

Monaco

University of Southern Europe

In addition, Oglethorpe students may study abroad at a recognized, accred-
ited university or through a program sponsored by an American college or uni-
versity which awards credit from the home institution. Oglethorpe advisers who
specialize in the international studies field can acquaint students with programs
at these institutions and with a wide variety of additional overseas study abroad
programs.

Students who wish to apply for financial assistance should contact
Oglethorpe's Director of Financial Aid early in the pursuit of a study abroad
program in order to determine available funds for such an experience.

For additional information contact the Coordinator for International Studies,
Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30319-2797.

Interdisciplinary Courses

lOlL Fresh Focus 1 hour

This class is required for all entering first-year students and is a small group
activity also involving selected volunteer upperclass students and faculty. Students
select a class from among numerous topics with experiential and interactive as
well as academic features. The instructor of this class serves as the student's
adviser during the first year. The first meeting of each Fresh Focus group is
during new student orientation. The members of each group then meet for the
first half of the semester to pursue their chosen topic and share related
experiences. During the same period new students also will choose from a menu
of 50-minute workshops on aspects of general subject areas, including leader-
ship, health and wellness, careers, skills for academic success, and open houses
in the academic divisions. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

2011. Team Teaching for Critical Thinking 1 hour

Student mentors assist faculty instructors in planning and teaching the special
topics sessions of Fresh Focus or other freshman-level courses. They participate
in training meetings prior to the beginning of the course, communicate with
entering freshmen over the summer, attend all classes in their Fresh Focus sec-
tion, and assist with the advising of freshmen throughout their first year.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

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2019. Seminar for Student Tutors 1 hour

Peer tutors at the Academic Resource Center spend two hours per week
assisting other students, individually or in groups, with course material, papers,
and preparation for examinations. In addition, they participate one hour a week
in support and training meetings with the ARC directors and with instructors
of the courses in which they tutor; they discuss how to work with texts in differ-
ent disciplines, to encourage study group members to help each other learn,
and to foster student engagement with active assimilation of course content and
skills. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

3011. Interdisciplinary Studies: Special Topics 3 hours

Courses that focus on materials and topics that are interdisciplinary in nature,
transcending the boundaries of specific disciplines or academic divisions of the
University, are offered under this rubric. Courses have included Bioethics,
Environmental Science, Women's Studies: History, Women's Studies: Theory,
Film and Society, The Literature and History of Immigrant and Minority Women
in America, and Southern Women's Literature and History.

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University College

Through a strategic planning process undertaken at the University in 1993,
it was determined that an expanded program of educational opportunities for
adult students should be developed. In the Fall Semester of 1996, the Division of
Continuing Education, which has been offering degree programs as well as non-
credit courses to adults in the metropolitan Atlanta area for several decades, was
expanded and renamed University College. Included in the University College
are undergraduate degree programs in liberal arts and business administration,
graduate programs in education' and business administration', non-credit
courses, and educational experiences designed to meet the specific needs of
employers, organizations, and members of vocational groups.

Mission: University College Undergraduate
Degree Programs

University College offers an undergraduate curriculum for the adult stu-
dent that builds on the foundation of a liberal arts education and aims to en-
hance students' skills in critical thinking, communication, and basic academic
competencies. The underlying vision of the college reflects the two-fold philo-
sophical and institutional mission of Oglethorpe University and its commit-
ment to making a life and making a living. The degree requirements include
general education requirements designed to assure that each graduate acquires
a broad, comprehensive liberal education. In addition, study in a major field
and the integration of theory and practice provide educational experiences which
develop the student's chosen career. The total experience is designed to be of
lasting benefit as a source for personal growth, professional renewal, and career
advancement.

Admission to University College as an
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student,
Full-Time or Part-Time

In order to be admitted as a regular undergraduate degree student in the
University College, a student should:

1. Be at least 21 years of age.

2. Have graduated from high school or have passed the General Education
Development (GED) test.

3. Provide transcripts from all colleges attended and have at least a 2.3
cumulative grade-point average on all college work attempted in the last
two years.

' For information on the Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education and the
Master of Arts in Middle Grades Education, please refer to the Division VI
Education - Undergraduate and Graduate section of this Bulletin.

^ For information on the Master of Arts in Business Administration, contact the
Office of Graduate Admission. See Application Procedure below in this section.

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English Language Proficiency

All students from countries where English is not the native language must
demonstrate English language proficiency to be considered for admission. English
lamguage proficiency must be demonstrated in at least one of the following four
ways:

1. Complete level 109 from an ELS, Inc. language center.

2. Score a minimum of 525 on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language).

3. Score 400 or more on the verbal section of the International Scholastic
Assessment Test.

4. Have a combined 2.5 grade-point average with no grade below a "C" in
two English composition courses from an AACRAO (American
Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) accredited
college or university.

Admission as a Transfer Student

Please refer to Transfer Students and Transfer Policies in the Admission
section of this Bulletin.

Admission as a Transient Student

Please refer to Transient Students in the Admission section of this Bulletin.

Admission as a Special Student

Students who wish to take a limited number of courses for a special purpose
or who would like to try college before committing to a degree program may
apply as a special student. A special student may take up to five courses without
having to provide transcripts from high school or other colleges previously
attended. AH courses taken as a special student can be transferred to another
college or be applied to an Oglethorpe degree program.

In order to be admitted as a special student in the University College
undergraduate program, a student should:

1. Be at least 21 years of age.

2. Have graduated from high school or have passed the General Education
Development (GED) test.

3. Be eligible to return to any college or university which he or she has
attended in the last two years.

4. Demonstrate English language proficiency if he or she is an interna-
tional student. (Please see English Language Proficiency above for details
concerning this requirement.)

Credit by Examination

Please refer to Credit by Examination in the Admission section of this Bulletin.

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Non-Degree Program

University College serves as the University's community service arm, pro-
viding non-credit courses for adults. Non-credit programs include the Learn
and Live series for personal enrichment, the Certified Financial Planner Program,
and a variety of short computer courses offered in University College's computer
instructional facility.

Application Procedure

All correspondence concerning admission to undergraduate programs and
non-credit classes should be addressed to University College, Oglethorpe
University, 4484 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30319-2797; telephone:
(404) 364-8383; fax: (404) 364-8437.

All correspondence concerning admission to the graduate programs should
be addressed to Director of Graduate Admission, University College, Oglethorpe
University, 4484 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30319-2797; telephone:
(404) 364-8314; fax: (404) 364-8500.

In order to be considered for admission a prospective student should com-
plete and return an Application for Admission as a Degree-Seeking Student to
the University College along with a non-refundable application fee of $25. A
high school transcript or GED scores are required for beginning freshmen. In
the case of transfer students, original transcripts need to be sent directly from
each college or university attended to University College at Oglethorpe University.

Graduation Requirements - Undergraduate
Degrees

To earn a baccalaureate degree from University College, 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. A minimum of 45
semester hours must be earned through course work at Oglethorpe.

2. Completion at Oglethorpe of 30 of the last 60 semester hours of course
credit immediately preceding graduation.

3. Completion of the general education distribution requirements, described
below.

4. Completion of major field requirements, with at least 15 semester hours
in the major taken at Oglethorpe.

General Education Distribution
Requirements For All University College
Undergraduate Degrees

The General Education Distribution Requirement consists of a total of 10
courses. Any course used to meet the general education distribution require-
ment cannot be used to fulfill a major requirement.

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Writing:

C191 Analytical Writing
History - Both of the following:

C211 Foundations of the West

C212 The West and the Modern World
Social and Behavioral Sciences - Two of the following:

C462 Psychological Inquiry

1222 Introduction to Politics

1471 Introduction to Sociology

1521 Introduction to Economics

3471 Cultural Anthropology
Humanities, Fine Arts - Any three of the following, with a limit of two literature
courses:

C131 Music and Culture

C161 Philosophical Conceptions of Reality and Human Life

CI 81 Art and Culture

2147 Contemporary Theatre and Film

A choice of any literature course(s)
Natural Sciences and Quantitative - Two of the following:

C351 Natural Science: The Physical Sciences

C352 Natural Science: The Biological Sciences

1333 Applied Calculus or 1335 Calculus I

2338 Statistics

2542 Principles of Computer Programming in Pascal

Majors and Degrees

Business Administration Major - Bachelor of Business Administration Degree

(B.B.A.)

To satisfy the requirements for this major, a student must complete the
following courses with a grade of "C or better in each:

1333 Applied Calculus or 1335 Calculus I

1510 Business Law I

1521 Introduction to Economics

2338 Statistics

2519 Management Science

2530 Principles of Accounting I

2531 Principles of Accounting II

2540 Introduction to Computer Applications Software

2560 Principles of Management: Understanding the Organizational

Context of Leadership
3191 Advanced Writing for Business and the Professions
3510 Managerial Finance

3521 Intermediate Microeconomics

3522 Intermediate Macroeconomics
3550 Marketing

4569 Strategic Management
In addition, three advanced (3000- or 4000-level) courses in business,
accounting, economics, or computer science must be taken, plus two advanced

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(usually 3000- or 4000- level) courses must be taken outside the Division of
Economics and Business Administration. Courses not included as advanced
courses are 3523, 3524, 3527, 4526, 4527, 4534, 4539, and 4590.

Accounting Major - Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (B.B.A.)

To satisfy the requirements for this major, a student must complete the
following courses with a grade of "C" or better in each:
1333 Applied Calculus or 1335 Calculus I

1510 Business Law I

1521 Introduction to Economics

2338 Statistics

2519 Management Science

2530 Principles of Accounting I

2531 Principles of Accounting II

2540 Introduction to Computer Applications Software

2560 Principles of Management: Understanding the Organizational

Context of Leadership
3191 Advanced Writing for Business and the Professions
3510 Managerial Finance

3521 Intermediate Microeconomics

3522 Intermediate Macroeconomics
3550 Marketing

4569 Strategic Management
Two advamced (usually 3000- or 4000- level) courses must be taken outside
the Division of Economics and Business Administration.
In addition, a student must complete:

1511 Business Law II

3532 Intermediate Accounting I

3533 Intermediate Accounting II

3534 Cost and Managerial Accounting

3535 Income Tax Accounting: Individuals

4535 Advanced Accounting
4537 Auditing

And one of the following:

3536 Income Tax Accounting: Corporations, Partnerships, Estates and

Trusts

4536 Accounting Control Systems

4539 Development of Accounting Theory

Organizational Management Major - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Degree

(B.A. in Liberal Studies)

The organizational management major is designed to prepare students for
careers in management, human resource development, and the applied social
sciences. This program is appropriate for individuals interested in human
resource management or administration positions in either the public or private
sector of the economy. The curriculum consists of six business administration
courses and four courses in the behavioral sciences as follows:

1521 Introduction to Economics

2338 Statistics

2464 Organizational Psychology

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2473 Social Psychology

2530 Principles of Accounting I

2531 Principles of Accounting II

2540 Introduction to Computer Applications Software

2560 Principles of Management: Understanding the Organizational

Context of Leadership

3463 Psychological Testing

3550 Marketing

Psychology Major - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Degree (B.A. in Liberal
Studies)

To satisfy the requirements for this major, a student must complete the
following courses:

C352 Natural Science: The Biological Sciences - Human Biology

C462 Psychological Inquiry

2338 Statistics

3150 Introduction to Linguistics or an upper level philosophy course

3461 Research Design

3463 Psychological Testing

4461 History and Systems of Psychology

Five additional psychology courses beyond Psychological Inquiry

Humanities Major - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Degree (B.A. in Liberal
Studies)

This major includes the disciplines of English, philosophy, art, music,
communications, writing, and foreign languages. To satisfy the requirements of
this major, a student must complete at least one course from five of the seven
disciplines just named. In addition, a concentration of five additional courses
in either English, art, communications, or writing must be completed.

Social Science Major - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Degree (B.A. in
Liberal Studies)

This major includes the disciplines of economics, history, politics, psychology,
and sociology. To satisfy the requirements of this major, a student must com-
plete at least one course from all five of the disciplines just named. In addition,
a concentration of five additional courses in either economics, history, politics,
psychology, or sociology must be completed.

Administration Major - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (B.A. in Liberal
Studies)

The course work for this major includes accounting, business administra-
tion, economics, and computer science. It is designed to prepare students for
careers in management, public administration, and general business.

To satisfy the requirements for this major, a student must complete the
following classes:

1510 Business Law I

1521 Introduction to Economics

2338 Statistics

2530 Principles of Accounting I

2531 Principles of Accounting II

2540 Introduction to Computer Applications Software or
demonstrate proficiency in this subject matter

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2560 Principles of Management: Understanding the Organizational

Context of Leadership
3191 Advanced Writing for Business and the Professions
3510 Managerial Finance
3550 Principles of Marketing
In addition, two electives in different fields of business administration,
economics, or accounting must be completed.

Communications Major - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Degree (B.A. in
Liberal Studies)

To satisfy the requirements for this major, a student must complete the
following courses:

1151 Public Speaking I

2190 Intermediate Writing: Persuasion

2191 Intermediate Writing: Investigation

2540 Introduction to Computer Applications Software

3151 Journalism Workshop

3191 Advanced Writing for Business and the Professions

Two literature courses selected from upper-level (3000 or 4000) offerings
Five courses selected from the following:

1152 Public Speaking II

1185 Introduction to Photography

2473 Social Psychology

3150 Introduction to Linguistics

3152 Broadcast Media

3192 Creative Writing

3193 Biography and Autobiography
3464 Psychology of Leadership
3552 Marketing Communications

4158 Special Topics in Communications

4159 Internship - Communications
4190 Independent Study in Writing
4198 Special Topics in Writing

Also required for this major is the selection of a minor which supports the
student's career plans.

Fees and Costs

For a listing of University College charges, please see the Tuition and Costs
section of this Bulletin.

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Division I

Humanities

The Division of Humanities includes the disciphnes of art, music, hterature,
foreign languages, philosophy, communications, theatre, and writing. What unites
these fields in a single academic division is their roots in the Humanist move-
ment of the Renaissance, with its interest in the intellectual, moral, and artistic
creativity of human beings. Among these disciplines, majors at Oglethorpe are
offered in art, communications, literature, and philosophy; minors are offered
in art, literature, French, music, philosophy, Spanish, theatre, and writing.

None of these areas of study is intended as vocational training for a specific
profession. The aim is rather to produce the humane generalist with the skills
and flexibility that are needed to be able to choose from a wide range of career
paths.

American Studies

For a complete description of the interdisciplinary major in American
Studies, please see the Interdisciplinary Programs and Majors section of this
Bulletin.

Art

The art program offers courses in art history and studio work to enhance
the student's appreciation of works of art and to develop skills in a variety of
media. The program is unique in its emphasis on realism which is achieved
through the development of classical fundamentals in all studio courses. Studio
courses stress concentration and self-discipline leading to eventual self-expression.
The student who takes even one course as an elective can learn to draw, paint, or
sculpt from reality while gaining confidence through understanding the basic
concepts that create the illusion of reality.

This program provides an in-depth understanding of art and its traditional
principles and theories. Principles of Accounting I is strongly suggested enabling
the art major upon graduation to have a practical education for immediate
entrance into the arts. Several career options include professional artist (painter,
draughtsman, photographer), art historian, or museum administrator. A gradu-
ate will be prepared well for entering any of the art professions or graduate
school.

Artist-In-Residence

Oglethorpe has originated an International Artist-in-Residence Program
which enables an artist to create on campus for a semester. Each student has the
opportunity to meet and discuss art and ideas with a professional practicing
artist from another culture. The selected artist has a working space in the Faith
Hall studio and has specific studio hours during the week when he or she is
available to converse and share with the students and the public. The artist will
have his or her work exhibited in the Oglethorpe University Museum.

Major

Requirements for the major in art include two drawing courses; three paint-
ing courses; Ways of Seeing: Perception, Composition, and Color; Modern Art
History; two upper-level art history courses; Anatomy for the Artist; Figure Draw-
ing; and Introduction to Photography.

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The Scientific Illustration Track with Biological Science Emphasis and the
Scientific Illustration Track with Physical Science Emphasis are two programs
which enable the student to combine art major requirements and specific science
courses. These programs fulfill admission requirements for graduate school
programs in medical and scientific illustration. Graduate experience is necessary
to qualify for employment in these areas.

Minor

To minor in art one must concentrate in one of four areas: painting, art
history, photography, or drawing.

For a minor in painting, a student must take three painting courses, two
drawing courses, one art history course, and one photography course.

For a minor in art history, a student must take three art history courses, one
photography course, one drawing course, one painting course, and an addi-
tional course in painting, drawing or photography.

For a minor in photography, a student must take three photography courses,
two drawing courses, one painting course, and one art history course.

For a minor in drawing, a student must take three drawing courses, two
painting courses, one art history course, and one photography course.

Upon consultation with art faculty, a student may substitute an independent
study or special topics course for one of the requirements where appropriate.

C181. Art and Culture 3 hours

This course surveys the creative ways that human beings throughout history
have attempted to depict their relationships to their surroundings. Art is thus
viewed as a barometer of civilization, a visual, creative response to the intellec-
tual and emotional climate of a given moment in history. Students will examine
present ways of understanding themselves and the universe, the evolution of
that understanding, and the conflicts involved. Basic artistic principles and
concepts also will be studied in an effort to decide what has artistic value.
Recommended for junior or senior year but should precede studio art courses.

1182. Introduction to Drawing 3 hours

Studio exercises, in-studio lectures, outside assignments, and critiques are
designed to develop a basic understanding of drawing. Projects will be designed
to explore concepts and theories of drawing and to develop the bridge between
observation and creating an image.

1183. Introduction to Painting 3 hours

Studio exercises, in-studio lectures, outside assignments, and critiques are
designed to develop a fuller understanding of the technical aspects of oil paint-
ing. A study of composition, color, drawing, and expression will be included.
Emphasis will be on the development of a personal direction and self-confidence
in painting.

1185. Introduction to Photography 3 hours

Laboratory exercises, in-class lectures, critiques and assignments are designed
to develop an understanding of all aspects of photography, including composi-
tion and self expression. Emphasis will be on development of technical skills
and a personal direction in photography.

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2181. Special Topics in Art History 3 hours

An in-depth analysis of specific historical art periods will stress how major
artists and trends were influenced by their times. Discussion of important events
and ideas of significant individuals of the period will serve to provide the neces-
sary background for a thorough comprehension of social and intellectual sources
of art. Prerequisite: C181.

2182. Independent Study in Drawing 3 hours

Individual instruction in drawing techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of
the instructor.

2183. Independent Study in Painting 3 hours

Individual instruction in painting techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of
the instructor.

2184. Modern Art History 3 hours

An in-depth analysis of the art of the 19th and 20th centuries, stressing how
major trends and major artists were influenced by their times. The course will
begin with the advent of the Industrial Revolution and continue to the present.
It wdll focus on the art and ideas of Ingres, Manet, Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin,
Cezanne, Picasso, Matisse, Dali, and Warhol. Prerequisite: C181.

2185. Figure Drawing 3 hours

An introductory drawing course covering the main concepts necessary for
drawing the human figure: major anatomical surface landmarks, planar struc-
ture, proportion, mass, and volume. Students will work from both the clothed
and the nude model.

3180. Special Topics in Studio 3 hours

Studio exercises, in-studio lectures, outside assignments, and critiques are
designed to develop a basic understanding of various media, including sculpture,
figure drawing, and various specialties of Artists-in-Residence.

3181. Ways of Seeing: Perception, Composition, and Color 3 hours

This course provides hands-on experience in understanding the visual world
through the study of colors, two-dimensional design, and composition through
the act of drawing, painting, and photography.

3182. Anatomy for the Artist 3 hours

Students will study the human skeletal system, musculature, proportion,
zmd surface landmarks, and will draw from the live model.

4181. Internship - Art 1-6 hours

An internship is designed to provide a formalized, experiential learning
opportunity to qualified students. The student and a faculty supervisor negotiate
a learning contract which specifies learning objectives for the internship and
indices for the evaluation of the student's achievement of these objectives.
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business organizations, governmental departments and agencies or in other pro-
fessional settings. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites:
Permission of the faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program.

Dual Degree in Art

Students seeking a broadly based educational experience involving the types
of programs generally found at a college of arts and sciences as well as the
specialized training offered by a professional college may wish to consider the
dual degree program in art. 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 61
semester hours of work, including the core requirements, and then enrolls at
The Atlanta College of Art. The dual degree program requires four regular
academic years plus some summer courses.

The student is required to complete three credit hours in Art and Culture
and at least 12 credit hours in studio electives at Oglethorpe. Upon successful
completion of all of the core requirements plus the aforementioned art courses,
the student enrolls at The Atlanta College of Art and completes 75 credit hours
in studio and art history courses. Placement in studio courses is dependent on a
portfolio review.

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 students
are advised at Oglethorpe by a faculty member in the field of visual arts.
Note: Dual-degree students in art and engineering may not use Oglethorpe
financial aid assistance to attend other institutions.

Communications

A program in communications prepares students to express themselves
effectively in speech and in writing. It encourages students to examine their own
modes of communication and to analyze the communication of others, from
individual utterances to mass media coverage.

Graduates in communications generally go on to careers in journalism, public
relations, advertising, mass media, corporate communications, and related fields.
They also are prepared for further study in journalism or communications.

All communications majors must also complete a minor course of study in
any other discipline of their choice to enable them to apply their communication
skills to a specific body of knowledge and to enhance employment possibilities.

Although an internship is not required for the major, it is strongly
recommended.

Major

The following courses are required:
1151 Public Speaking I

2190 Intermediate Writing: Persuasion

2191 Intermediate Writing: Investigation

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3151 Journalism Workshop

3191 Advanced Writing for Business and the Professions

One year of a foreign language at the elementary level (or the equivalent
determined through testing)
Five courses selected from the follovdng:
1152 Public Speaking 11
1185 Introduction to Photography
2473 Social Psychology
3150 Introduction to Linguistics

3152 Broadcast Media

3192 Creative Writing

3193 Biography and Autobiography
3464 Psychology of Leadership
3552 Marketing Communications

4158 Special Topics in Communications

4159 Internship - Communications
4190 Independent Study in Writing
4198 Special Topics in Writing

Also required for the major is the selection of a minor which supports
the student's career plans.

1151, 1152. Public Speaking I, 11 3 plus 3 hours

These courses seek 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.

3150. Introduction to Linguistics 3 hours

A study of the history of the English language, the rules of traditional gram-
mar, and current linguistic theory. Special attention is paid to the relationship
between language and cognition, theories of language acquisition, and the dia-
lects of American English. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: C191.

3151. Journalism Workshop 3 hours

This course is a hands-on workshop involving the writing and publication
of a campus newspaper, newsletter, or newsmagazine. It can be repeated by
students for elective credit up to six hours but can only count once toward the
communications major or the writing minor. Prerequisite: 2191 or permission
of the instructor.

3152. Broadcast Media 3 hours

This course is a hands-on workshop involving the writing and production of
radio and/or television programs. It will introduce students to the practical
problems involved in broadcast production, as well as raise theoretical questions
and concerns about the use of media in the 1990s. Prerequisite: A writing or
communications course beyond Analytical Writing.

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4158. Special Topics in Communications 3 hours

This course will examine selected topics in journalism, communications, or
media studies, such as The New Journalism, Mass Media and Popular Culture,
Media and Marginalized Cultures, War Reporting, or Gender and Communica-
tion. Prerequisite: A writing or communications course beyond Analytical
Writing.

4159. Internship - Communications 1-6 hours

This course will provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on
experience in some aspect of the communications industry at, for instance, CNN,
The Carter Center, or the Atlanta bureau of The New York Times. Graded on a
satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty
supervisor and qualification for the internship program.

English

In literature courses, students examine written works to determine their
meaning, to reach judgments about their value, to explore their relation to life,
and to derive pleasure. To these ends, students make written and oral analyses,
supporting their conclusions with close examination of specific passages from
the works of literature being studied. In both literature and writing courses,
students learn to compose their generalizations and supporting details into a
coherent structure of thought and language.

An English major at Oglethorpe is excellent preparation for law school or
any other professional training that requires students to interpret written mate-
rial and support their assertions with specific evidence. Given the expressed
need in the business community for people who can communicate well orally
and on paper, the combination of an English major and courses in business
administration or an accounting minor may be very attractive to prospective
employers. The course Advanced Writing for Business and the Professions fo-
cuses on the kinds of speaking and writing abilities graduates will need to get
and keep jobs in personnel, sales, and management. Oglethorpe graduates also
work in public relations and editing, where they use their skill with words a
major emphasis of every English course. They go into teaching, and sometimes
work for publishers, television stations, film-making companies, or computer
firms. They write press releases, training manuals, in-house newspapers, and
news copy.

To help students bridge the gap between academic life and work experience,
Oglethorpe places English majors in internships with area newspapers, publishing
companies, public relations firms, cultural associations, and radio and televi-
sion stations. Such experiences enhance students' chances of finding the jobs
they want after graduation.

Major

Students who major in English are required to take Ancient and Medieval
Literature Homer to 1400; The Renaissance 1400 to 1670; The Enlightenment
and the Response of Romanticism 1670 to 1815; Romantic and Victorian
Literature 1815 to 1890; and Modernism 1890 to 1945. Students also are

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required to take one writing course beyond Analytical Writing; Shakespeare or
Chaucer; and six electives from the upper-level (3000 and 4000) literature courses.

Minor

Students who minor in English are required to take a minimum of six of the
literature courses listed below. At least three of these must be upper-level (3000
and 4000) courses. Core requirements must be met with courses other than the
courses in a student's English minor.

1123. Independent Study in Literature and Composition 3 hours

Supervised study in specified genres or periods. Papers use several differ-
ent rhetorical strategies.

2121. Ancient and Medieval Literature Homer to 1400 3 hours

This course will trace the development of the self in early Western culture,
that is, the broad movement from the socially constructed and masculine cen-
tered self of ancient Greek aristocracy to the introspective impulse of medieval
confession. Although the primary focus will be Western, non-Western materials
might also be included. For instance, Islamic culture might be examined in its
own context and for its considerable influence on the West. Works and authors
might include: Gilgamesh, Homer, Job, Plato, Qur'an, The Tale of Genji, Dante,
and Chaucer. Prerequisite: C191.

2122. The Renaissance - 1400 to 1670 3 hours

This course will examine the European Renaissance not simply as the
emergence of the individual but as the turbulent attempt to recover and to
create meaning amidst the wreckage of medieval order and the resulting
destabilization of self and culture. Authors might include: Pico della Mirandola,
Alberti, Erasmus, Machiavelli, Rabelais, Montaigne, Shakespeare, Cervantes, and
Milton. Prerequisites: C191 and 2121.

2123. The Enlightenment and the Response of Romanticism

1670 to 1815 3 hours

This course will examine the development of the major literary genres of
the Enlightenment. The urbane balance of neo-classical poetry and drama, the
rise of the novel, and satire will be studied along with the interests of the early
romantics in imagination, nature, and self-examination. Authors might include:
Racine, Defoe, Pope, Montesquieu, Swift, Crevecoeur, Rousseau, Wordsworth,
and Austen. Prerequisite: C191.

2124. Romantic and Victorian Literature - 1815 to 1890 3 hours

This course will explore the literature of Europe and America during the
19th century as it reflects the growth of industrialism, the expansion of America,
European imperialism, the emergence of women, and the breakdown of religious
certitude. Authors might include: Blake, Bronte, Emerson, Mill, Douglas, Flaubert,
Eliot, and James. Prerequisites: C191 and 2123.

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2125. Modernism- 1890 to 1945 3 hours

This course will examine the rich and varied attempts to reconstruct a
narrative, dramatic, and poetic form representative of the complexities of the
modern social world and the modern psychological subject. Authors might
include: Conrad, Nietzsche, Freud, Beckett, Brecht, Woolf, Eliot, Stravinsky, and
Joyce. Prerequisite: C191.

2126. Contemporary Literature 1945 to the Present 3 hours

This course will engage the multitude of new voices which have emerged in
the second half of the 20th century. Of particular interest will be magical real-
ism, feminist literature, self-conscious narrative, parody, and the absurd. Authors
might include: Camus, Borges, Morrison, Rich, Nabokov, Silko, Kundera,
I*ynchon, Achebe, and Mishima. Prerequisites: C191 and 2125.

3120. Russian Literature 3 hours

This course will consist of Russian literature in translation (that which
survives translation), mostly fiction, mostly from the 19th century. Central to
the course is Anna Karenina. Typical authors in addition to Tolstoy will include
Gogol, Turgenev, Chekhov, Solzhenitsyn. Prerequisites: One semester of any
year-long sophomore literature course.

3122. The Child in Literature 3 hours

This course will involve a wide-ranging study of works which employ
innocence, particularly in childhood, in order to deepen the understanding of
experience. Typical readings will include Sophocles, Oedipus Tyrannus; and
selections from Blake, Wordsworth, Freud, Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland,
James' The Turn of the Screw, and Kafka's The Judgment. Prerequisite: One semes-
ter of any year-long sophomore literature course.

3123. Shakespeare 3 hours

The plays and theatre of William Shakespeare. Offered in alternate yejirs.
Prerequisite: One semester of any year-long sophomore literature course.

3124. 3125. Studies in Drama I, H 3 plus 3 hours

Drama as literature and as genre, through survey and period studies.
Prerequisite: One semester of any year-long sophomore literature course.

3126, 3127. Studies in Poetry I, H 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
semester of any year-long sophomore literature course.

3128, 3129. 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 particu-
lar period or type, such as Bildungsroman, or the Victorian novel. Prerequisite:
One semester of any year-long sophomore literature course.

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4120. American Poetry 3 hours

This course will consider the work of major American poets such as Whitman,
Dickinson, Frost, Wallace Stevens, T.S. Eliot, William Carlos Williams, as well as
a number of contemporary ones, in the context of their lives and their coun-
tries. Analytical and creative written exercises will explore their efforts to find
an emotional and spiritual home in America. Prerequisite: One semester of any
year-long sophomore literature course.

4121, 4122. Special Topics in Literature and Culture I, 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 literature,
American civilization, African-American (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 semester
of any year-long sophomore literature course.

4123, 4124. Major British and American Authors I, 11 3 plus 3 hours

An intensive study of between one and five English and/or American writers.
Usually offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: One semester of any year-long
sophomore literature course.

4125. Images of Women in Literature 3 hours

An exploration of various stereotypical, archetypal, and realistic images of
women in literature. Readings by both men and women authors will include
short stories, novels, poetry, and plays. Prerequisite: One semester of any year-
long sophomore literature course.

4126. Chaucer 3 hours

Students in this course will learn to read and appreciate the works of Geoffrey
Chaucer, the first great English poet, in his original language; to enjoy the rich
and varied nature of his works; and to appreciate why he is called "the Father of
English." Prerequisite: One semester of any year-long sophomore literature
course, preferably 2123.

4127. The Literature of King Arthur and Camelot 3 hours

This course will acquaint students with the medieval origins of the Arthurian
legends, the best of the contemporary versions of the legends, and the origins
and nature of change effected in legends over time. Prerequisite: One semester
of any year-long sophomore literature course.

4129. Internship English 1-6 hours

An internship is designed to provide a formalized, experiential learning
opportunity to qualified students. The student and a faculty supervisor negoti-
ate a learning contract which specifies learning objectives for the internship and
indices for the evaluation of the student's achievement of these objectives.
Students are employed or volunteer in standard work situations with cooperat-
ing business organizations, governmental departments and agencies, or in other
professional settings: for instance, the Atlanta Historical Society, Atlanta

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newspapers and television stations, and the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Graded
on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty
supervisor and qualification for the internship program.

Foreign Languages

Students must take a language proficiency examination on the day of regis-
tration or the first day of class. They will be placed in the course sequence
according to their competence. Foreign students are not eligible to enroll in
elementary and intermediate courses in their primary language.

3104, 3105. Special Topics in Foreign Language, Literature,

and Culture I, U 3 plus 3 hours

A two-semester sequence of courses in which topical aspects of the litera-
ture jmd cultural phenomena associated with a given language are explored.

French

A minor in French consists of the following courses: Intermediate French,
Advanced French Conversation, and Advanced French Composition. Two other
courses selected from the following list also are required:

3173 Special Topics in French Language, Literature, and Culture

4170 French Literature of the Ancien Regime

4171 Modern French Literature

4172 The Third Republic and Its Institutions

4173 The Fifth Republic and Its Institutions

4174 Franco-American Relations in Trade and Culture

Certain requirements may be met through an approved study abroad
program. Students pursuing a minor in French are encouraged to spend a sum-
mer or semester studying in France or a French-speaking country. For a listing
of foreign institutions and programs with which Oglethorpe has exchange agree-
ments and affiliations, please see International Exchange Partnerships/Study
Abroad in the Interdisciplinary Programs and Majors section of this Bulletin.

1170, 1171. Elementary French I, H 4 plus 4 hours

A course in beginning college French designed to present a sound founda-
tion in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing contemporary French.
Prerequisite: None for 1170; 1170 required for 1171, or placement by testing.

2170. Intermediate French 3 hours

A review of major points of grammar as well as further practice in developing
oral and written skills. Introduction to a variety of unedited French texts.
Prerequisite: 1171 or placement by testing.

3170. Advanced French Conversation 3 hours

The development of oral skills through practice in group settings and
individual class presentations. Students will learn to express themselves orally
on a number of different topics. Prerequisites: 1171 and 2170, or placement by
testing.

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3171. Advanced French Composition 3 hours

Weekly writing assignments in French to be revised on a regular basis form
the central activity of the course. A study of style and grammatical forms used
exclusively in the written language completes the course work. Prerequisites:
1171 and 2170, or placement by testing.

3173. Special Topics in French Language, Literature,

and Culture 3 hours

A course in which topical aspects of the literature and cultural phenomena
associated with the French language are explored. Offerings will vary according
to faculty and student interest.

4170. French Literature of the Ancien Regime 3 hours

Selected texts from French literature prior to 1789 to be studied as examples
of prose, poetry, and drama in the language. Taught in French. Prerequisites:
1171 and 2170, or placement by testing.

4171. Modern French Literature 3 hours

Selected texts from French literature from 1789 to the present day to be
studied as examples of prose, poetry, and drama in the language. Taught in
French. Prerequisites: 1171 and 2170, or placement by testing.

4172. The Third Republic and Its Institutions 3 hours

A study of both political and cultural institutions in France from 1870 to
1940 with emphasis on the traditions established by the new republican govern-
ment in the late 19th century. Taught in French. Prerequisites: 1171 and 2170,
or placement by testing.

4173. The Fifth Republic and Its Institutions 3 hours

A study of both political and cultural institutions in contemporary France
since the establishment of the present governing form in 1958. Emphasis on
current issues under debate in France. Taught in French. Prerequisites: 1171
and 2170, or placement by testing.

4174. Franco-American Relations in Trade and Culture 3 hours

An orientation to French business and cultural communities and consider-
ations of existing connections with their American counterparts. The course
includes an introduction to business French. Taught in French. Prerequisites:
1171 and 2170, or placement by testing.

German

1100, 1101. Elementary German I, 11 4 plus 4 hours

A course in beginning college German designed to develop the ability to
understand, speak, read, and write contemporary German. Prerequisite: None
for 1100; 1100 required for 1101, or placement by testing.

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2100. Intermediate German I 3 hours

Practice in speaking and understanding German, accompanied by review of
grammar. Reading and discussion of short Uterary texts. Prerequisite: 1101 or
placement by testing.

2101. Intermediate German n 3 hours

Continuation of Intermediate German I. Practice in spoken German with
added emphasis on writing. Reading materials include both contemporary topics
and selections from literature. Video-taped materials provide further acquaintance
with German speakers and culture. Prerequisite: 2100 or placement by testing.

3102, 3103. Special Topics in German Language, Literature,

and Culture I, 11 3 plus 3 hours

A two-semester sequence of courses in which topical aspects of the literature
and cultural phenomena associated with the German language are explored.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

For a listing of foreign institutions and programs with which Oglethorpe
has exchange agreements and affiliations, please see International Exchange
Partnerships/Study Abroad in the Interdisciplinary Programs and Majors section
of this Bulletin.

Japanese

1106, 1107. Elementary Japanese I, IT 4 plus 4 hours

A course in beginning college Japanese designed to develop the ability to
understand, speak, read, and write contemporary Japanese. Prerequisite: None
for 1106; 1106 for 1107, or placement by testing.

2106, 2107. Intermediate Japanese 1, 11 3 plus 3 hours

These courses are a continuation of elementary Japanese, including vocabu-
lary building, practice in writing Kana and Kan-Ji Chinese characters, and
conversational exercises. Japanese manners are studied in class through use of
the spoken language. Prerequisite: 1107 or permission of the instructor.

3106, 3107. Special Topics in Japanese Language, Literature,

and Culture I, 11 3 plus 3 hours

A two-semester sequence of courses in which topical aspects of the litera-
ture and cultural phenomena associated with the Japanese language are explored.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

For a listing of foreign institutions and programs with which Oglethorpe
has exchange agreements and affiliations, please see International Exchange
Partnerships/Study Abroad in the Interdisciplinary Programs and Majors section
of this Bulletin.

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Latin

1108, 1109. Elementary Latin I, 11 4 plus 4 hours

A course in beginning Latin designed to present a foundation in classical
Latin grammar and syntax and to introduce students to Roman literature and
history. Prerequisite: None for 1108; 1108 required for 1109, or placement by
testing.

3108, 3109. Special Topics in Latin Language, Literature, and

Culture I, n 3 plus 3 hours

A two-semester sequence of courses in which aspects of the literature and
cultural phenomena associated with the Latin language are explored. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.

Spanish

A minor in Spanish consists of Elementary Spanish I and II and Intermedi-
ate Spanish I and II. Three other courses selected from the following list are also
required:

3175 Advanced Spanish

3177 Spanish for International Relations and Business

3179 Special Topics in Hispanic Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

4175 20th-century Spanish American Literature

4176 The Development of Latin American Cultures

4177 Political Violence in Spanish American Literature and Film

4178 Visions of Spain: The Franco and Post-Franco Years in Literature

and Film
Certain requirements may be met through an approved study abroad
program. Students pursuing a minor in Spanish are encouraged to spend a
summer or semester studying in a Spanish-speaking country. For a listing of
foreign institutions and programs with which Oglethorpe has exchange
agreements and affiliations, please see International Exchange Partnerships/
Study Abroad in the Interdisciplinary Programs and Majors section of this Bulletin.

1175, 1776. Elementary Spanish I, 11 4 plus 4 hours

This course is an introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing contemporary Spanish. Emphasis will be placed on listening
comprehension and spoken Spanish through class activities, tapes, and videos.
Prerequisite: None for 1175; 1175 required for 1776, or placement by testing.

2175, 2176. Intermediate Spanish I, II 3 plus 3 hours

This course is intended to review basic grammar and develop more com-
plex patterns of written and spoken Spanish. Short compositions and class
discussions require active use of students' acquired knowledge of Spanish. In
the second semester the focus shifts from grammar to reading. Short readings
from Spanish/Spanish American literature, magazines, and newspapers form
the basis for the expansion of vocabulary and analytical skills. Prerequisite: 1176
for 2175; 2175 required for 2176, or placement by testing.

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3175. Advanced Spanish ; 3 hours

This course is designed to improve students' skills to a sophisticated level at
which they are able to discuss information and express opinions in both oral
and written form. Readings of newspapers, essays, and short-stories as well as
film viewing in Spanish are used as the basis for discussion, introduction to
cultural issues, and written expression. Frequent written assignments.
Prerequisite: 2176 or placement by testing.

3177. Spanish for International Relations and Business 3 hours

In this course students will learn vocabulary appropriate to the world of
international relations and business, and will be able to understand both oral
and written material on relevant issues. Participation in discussions and
interaction with guest Spanish speakers from the diplomatic and business com-
munities of Atlanta will be stressed. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: 3175 or
permission of the instructor.

3179. Special Topics in Hispanic Languages, Literatures

and Cultures 3 hours

This course provides the opportunity to study particular aspects of the
languages, literatures and cultures of Spain, Spanish America or United States
Hispanic communities not covered in the other courses. This course may be
repeated for credit as course contents change. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite:
3175 or permission of the instructor.

4175. 20th-century Spanish American Literature 3 hours

This is a study of Spanish American literature from the 1930s to the present,
focusing on its departure from the Realist tradition and its adoption of
experimentation, self-reflection, magfical realism and the fantastic. Modern and
post-modern trends examined. Readings may include short-stories, novellas, and
novels by such authors as Bombal, Borges, Carpentier, Bioy Casares, Fuentes,
Cortazar, Garcia Marquez, Donoso and Puig. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequi-
site: 3175 or permission of the instructor.

4176. The Development of Latin American Cultures 3 hours

This course introduces students to the diverse cultural heritage of Latin
America through a variety of materials such as fiction, poetry, testimony,
newspaper articles, essay, music, and film. Topics to be covered include the impact
and consequences of the encounter between European, Native and African cul-
tures in art, politics and religion. Special attention will be paid to manifestations
of cultural syncretism and diversity from the times of the Spanish Conquest and
colonization to the post-colonial polemics of cultural identity. Readings include
texts by Pax, Neruda, Carpentier and Cardenal. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: 3175 or permission of the instructor.

4177. Political Violence in Spanish American Literature and Film 3 hours

The social and political upheavals that took place in several Spanish American
countries during the 20th century spawned the development of a rich literciry
and cinematic corpus. This course studies fiction, poetry, essay and film dealing
with revolt, revolution and repression in some of the following countries: Mexico,

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Cuba, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Nicaragua, Guatemala and El Salvador.
Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: 3175 or permission of the instructor.

4178. Visions of Spain: The Franco and Post-Franco Years

in Literature and Film 3 hours

The purpose of this course is to become acquainted with contemporary
Spain, understanding the cultural changes that took place since the Spanish
Civil War. Students will study novels, short-stories and essays, as well as manifes-
tations of popular culture such as newspaper articles and films which raise some
of the following issues: the Spanish Civil War and its effects on postwar Spain,
exile and identity, regional nationalisms, Spain's relationship to Europe and
Spanish America, and the questioning of the ideals and myths of Spanish society.
Readings may include texts by Garcia Morales, Delibes, Cela, Rodoreda and
Riera. Films by Suara, Almodovar, Erice and others. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: 3175 or permission of the instructor.

Music

The music curriculum includes courses in music history, music theory, and
performance.

Minor

To complete a minor in music a student must satisfy the following course
requirements:

2131 Music Theory I

2132 Music Theory II

2133 History of Music I

2134 History of Music II

3131 Music in the 20th Century: 1900-1950 or

3132 Music in the 20th Century: 1950 to the Present
A total of three semester hours of 1134 University Singers or 1136 Applied
Instruction in Music also must be taken.

C131. Music and Culture 3 hours

The appreciation of music begins with an understanding of the creative
process as a means of self-expression and the artist's relationship to the world.
Using primary sources, guest lecturers, and artists, this course will examine the
styles, trends, and developments of Western and international music from early
civilizations through the 20th century. Study and discussion will begin to develop
an understanding of how music and the cultural arts reflect and affect societal
trends and values.

1134. University Singers 1 hour

Study and performance of sacred and secular choral music. The Oglethorpe
University Chorale is auditioned from members of the University Singers.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

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1135. Beginning Class Voice 1 hour

An introduction to the basics of singing which includes posture, breath
pressure, phonation, diction, tone, and intonation. A variety of easy vocal litera-
ture will be studied and performed. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

1136. Applied Instruction in Music 1 hour

The study and practice of techniques and literature on an individual basis.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

2131, 2132. Music Theory I, II 3 plus 3 hours

A study of the materials and structure of music, including notation, scales,
keys, rhythm, chord structure, basic harmonic progressions, elementary compo-
sition, sight-singing, and keyboard skills.

2133, 2134. History of Music 1, 11 3 plus 3 hours

A study of music with analyses of representative works from major historical
periods. The first course covers the beginning of music through the Classical
Period; the second course focuses on Beethoven and the Romantic Period.
Prerequisite: C131 or permission of the instructor.

3131. Music in the 20th Century: 1900-1950 3 hours

A study of music in the first half of the 20th century with analysis of
representative works and emphasis on its relationship to contemporary life and
thought. Prerequisite: CI 31 or permission of the instructor.

3132. Music in the 20th Century: 1950 to the Present 3 hours

A study of music in the second half of the 20th century with analysis of
representative works and with special emphasis on its relationship to contempo-
rary life and thought. Prerequisite: C131 or permission of the instructor.

4130. Special Topics in Music 3 hours

The study of a selected topic in music, such as Censorship and the Arts,
Women in Music, World Music, Black Composers, Music and the Media.
Prerequisite: C131 or permission of the instructor.

4131. Independent Study in Music 1-3 hours

This course is supervised research on a selected project or paper. It provides
students an opportunity to study and analyze in depth a specific musical style,
composer, work, etc. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

4135. Internship Music 1-6 hours

An internship is designed to provide a formalized, experiential learning
opportunity to qualified students. The student and a faculty supervisor negoti-
ate a learning contract which specifies learning objectives for the internship and
indices for the evaluation of the student's achievement of these objectives.
Students are employed or volunteer in standard work situations with cooperat-
ing business organizations, governmental departments and agencies or in other
professional settings: for instance, in a recording studio, in a company develop-

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ing software designed for musicians, or in merchandising. Graded on a
satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty
supervisor and qualification for the internship program.

Philosophy

Part of the mission statement of Oglethorpe University expresses intent
that its graduates be "humane generalists" with the intellectual adaptability which
is needed to function successfully in changing and often unpredictable job
situations. The philosophy program at Oglethorpe University accomplishes this
goal by fostering those abilities of critical thinking and intellectual flexibility
required in virtually any professional career.

Philosophy, in the broadest meaning of this term, is the attempt to think
about the world and the place of human beings in this world. This activity is a
response to "philosophical" questions which arise because the various areas of
human life, such as science, art, morality, and religion, often do not seem to be
intelligible in themselves or to fit with one another. When reference is made to
"a philosophy," such as the philosophy of Plato or the philosophy of Descartes,
an attempt is being made to tie everything together intellectually. A philosophical
world view strives to take common sense beliefs plus awareness of morality,
beauty, religious truth, the findings of science, and anything else which seems,
initially at least, to be important and valid, and to combine them into a coherent
vision of how reality is and how human beings should relate to it.

The study of philosophy is a noble and worthwhile activity in its own right
for the stimulation and enlightenment which it provides, quite apart from the
intellectual skills which it imparts to students. While the majority of students
who major in philosophy do not go on to graduate study in philosophy, it is
important, nevertheless, that the philosophy program be effective at teaching
students how to read and understand abstract and how to think critically and
independently - to develop their views and to express their insights in clear,
articulate spoken and written prose. Such skills are important for almost any
profession and are especially useful for business and law.

Major

The philosophy major consists of 10 courses in addition to Philosophical
Conceptions of Reality and Human Life (C161) and Intermediate Writing:
Persuasion (2190). These courses must include Ethics, Formal Logic, Ancient
Philosophy (for which, if necessary, either Plato or Aristotle may be substituted),
and any two courses from Medieval Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, and
19th-century Philosophy; plus five additional courses in philosophy.

Minor

The philosophy minor consists of six philosophy courses beyond Philosophi-
cal Conceptions of Reality and Human Life. These courses must include either
Ethics or Formal Logic; any two courses from Ancient Philosophy, Medieval
Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, or 19th-century Philosophy; plus three
other philosophy courses.

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C161. Philosophical Conceptions of Reality and

Human Life 3 hours

This course will study the writings of four major thinkers, each of whom has
attempted to work out a unified vision of reality and the place of human beings
in it. The philosophers to be studied will be chosen from different periods in
history and from different intellectual and cultural traditions; they may include
such figures as Socrates, St. Augustine, Confucius, and Nietzsche. Studying the
philosophies of these different thinkers will encourage students to reflect upon
how they themselves view the world and their place in it and upon how their
own ways of thinking have evolved from earlier systems of thought.

2160. Ancient Philosophy 3 hours

A survey of the development of philosophical thought in the West prior to
the rise of Christianity, from the beginning of non-mythological speculation
around 500 B.C., through the philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle and
the later Hellenistic period, to the Neoplatonism of Plotinus around 250 A.D.
Prerequisite: C161.

2161. Medieval Philosophy 3 hours

A survey of Christian philosophical thought in the West, from the
development of Christian doctrine in the early centuries A.D. (including the
contribution of Greek philosophy to early Christian thought), through the rise
of Scholasticism and its culmination in St. Thomas, to the late medieval Christian
thought of Scotus and Occam. Prerequisite: C161.

2162. Early Modern Philosophy 3 hours

A survey of philosophy in the West from the Renaissance to 1800, including
Renaissance Humanism and the Reformation, the rise of science and its impact
on subsequent thought, the "rationalist" systems of Descartes, Spinoza, and
Leibniz, the "empiricist" systems of Locke, Berkeley, and Hume, and the critical
philosophy of Kant. Prerequisite: C161.

2163. 19th-century Philosophy 3 hours

A survey of Western philosophy in the 19th century, from the post-Kantian
movement of German Idealism (Hegel), through Continental and British political
and moral philosophy, the scientific philosophies of Positivism and Social
Darwinism, the religious/ anti-religious philosophies of Kierkegaard and
Nietzsche, cmd American Pragmatism. Prerequisite: C161.

2164. Formal 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. Prerequisite: C161.

2165. Ethics 3 hours

A comparative study of the value systems of the past those of Plato,
Aristotle, Kant, Mill, and James among others that may enable the student to
arrive at a sense of obligation or responsibility. The implications of given systems

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for the problems of vocation, marriage, economics, politics, war, and race also
will be discussed. Prerequisite: C161.

2166. Plato 3 hours

A study of the philosophy of Plato through a reading of his major dialogues.
In addition to the "Socratic" dialogues, readings will include the Phaedo, Phaedrus,
Symposium, Republic, and Timaeus. Prerequisite: C161.

2167. Aristotle 3 hours

A study of the philosophy of Aristotle through a reading of his major works.
Readings will include portions of the Logic, Physics, DeAnima, Metaphysics, and
Nicomachean Ethics. Prerequisite: CI 61.

3160. 20th-century Analytic Philosophy 3 hours

A study of the analytic or linguistic movement in 20th-century philosophy
as developed primarily in England and America. The course includes the
philosophy of Bertrand Russell, logical positivism, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and
the "ordinary language" philosophy of Austin and Ryle. Prerequisite: C161.

3161. 20th-century European Philosophy 3 hours

A study of European philosophy in the 20th century, including an interpre-
tive and critical analysis of the philosophy of "Existenz." Beginning with
Kierkegaard and Nietzsche, the course traces the movements of existentialism
and phenomenology through its major representatives such as Heidegger, Sartre,
and Camus. Prerequisite: C161.

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: C161.

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:
C161.

3165. Kant's Critique of Pure Reason 3 hours

A study of Kant's theoretical philosophy, his "metaphysics of experience,"
through a reading and analysis of his major work. An attempt will be made to
discover which portions of Kant's philosophy can be accepted as valid and true
in the light of present-day philosophy and science. Prerequisite: C161.

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3167. Indian Philosophy 3 hours

A survey of philosophical issues in the Veda and the Upanishads and in
selected later works. The course will include such modern thinkers as Gandhi,
Radhakrishnan, and Tagore. Prerequisite: C161.

3168. Chinese Philosophy 3 hours

A survey of the religious and philosophical thought of China, including
both the early era (Laotzu, Confucius, and Chuangtsu) and modern Chinese
philosophy. Prerequisite: C161.

3169. Japanese Philosophy 3 hours

A survey of the development of Japanese philosophy from the fifth century
A.D. to the present, including the Western influence on Japanese thought since
1877. Prerequisite: C161.

3224. Political Philosophy I: Ancient and Medieval 3 hours

An examination of the origins of philosophical reflection on the funda-
mental issues of politics, which is designed to lead to the critical consideration
of the political views of our time. Among the topics discussed are the relation-
ship between knowledge and political power and the character of political justice.
A selection of the works of Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, and others are examined.
Prerequisites: C271 and C272.

3225. Political Philosophy H: Modern 3 hours

A critical examination of the peculiarly modern political and philosophical
stance beginning where Political Philosophy I concludes. Among the authors
discussed are Machiavelli, Hobbes, Rousseau, Kant, and Nietzsche. Prerequisite:
3224 or permission of the instructor.

4161. Epistemology (Theory of Knowledge) 3 hours

A study of various issues concerned with the nature and 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: C161.

4162. Special Topics in Philosophy: Philosophers 3 hours

Intensive study of the thought of a single important philosopher or group
of philosophers. Prerequisite: C161.

4163. Special Topics in Philosophy: 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 Justification, and Philosophical Issues in Women's Rights. Prerequisite: CI 61.

4165. Internship - Philosophy 1-6 hours

An internship is designed to provide a formalized, experiential learning
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a learning contract which specifies learning objectives for the internship and
indices for the evaluation of the student's achievement of these objectives.
Students are employed or volunteer in standard work situations with cooperating
business organizations, governmental departments and agencies, or in other
professional settings. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites:
Permission of the faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program.

4166. Independent Study in Philosophy 1-3 hours

Supervised research on a selected topic. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.

Pre-seminary Studies

Pre-seminary students should plan a curriculum with emphasis on philoso-
phy, religion, English, and foreign language courses. A faculty adviser will aid in
the selection of a particular field of study. For further guidance, the chair of the
Humanities Division makes available a list of courses recommended by the
American Association of Theological Schools. Juniors and seniors are encouraged
to take internships related to their course work.

Theatre

Courses in theatre history, film, and characterization, combined with the
University's unique apprenticeship program, offer students a study of theatre
that is interactive in approach and broad in scope. Students who enter Oglethorpe
with a background in theatre, as well as those with an interest but no experience,
will find ample opportunities in the theatre program to develop their skills and
expertise. As such, a theatre minor serves as an appropriate complement to a
variety of majors in communications and the humanities, as well as a preparation
for graduate and professional work in theatre.

Minor

Students are required to take the following courses:
2140 Apprenticeship in Theatre

2146 Special Topics in Theatre History

2149 Special Topics in Performance: Beginning Characterization
2149 Special Topics in Performance: Advanced Characterization
In addition, one course selected from the following:

2147 Contemporary Theatre and Film

3123 Shakespeare

3124 Studies in Drama I

3125 Studies in Drama II

2140. Apprenticeship in Theatre 3 hours

The apprenticeship is designed to provide a hands-on learning experience
in theatre. Students may focus on one of three areas of responsibility: preparation
and performance, technical design or theatrical management. Open to
sophomores, juniors, or seniors only and may be taken for credit only once.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

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2145. Special Topics in Theatre History 3 hours

This course emphasizes the study of specific periods in theatrical history by
examining dramaturgy, staging practices, costuming techniques, and acting styles.
Periods covered may include: Ancient Greek and Medieval Theatre, the
Elizabethans and the Spanish Golden Age, the Italian Renaissance and French
Neoclassicism.

2147. Contemporary Theatre and Film 3 hours

Through a study of works by contemporary playwrights and directors,
students are encouraged to examine various societal issues, as well as the ways in
which we as a society choose to entertain ourselves. Topics vary, but may include:
Feminist Theatre, the Films of Steven Spielberg and Woody Allen, or the Artist
as Social Critic.

2149. Special Topics in Performance: 3 hours

Beginning Characterization focuses on the training of the body and voice
as tools used in characterization. Students will explore the basic principles and
techniques of stage combat, mime, movement, vocalization, and contemporary
characterization. Both scene and monologue work will be examined.

Advanced Characterization allows students to work with texts from various
periods in theatrical history, examining the movement, costuming, and manner-
isms of each period and applying these observations to a performance of the
texts. Periods studied will include: Greek, Roman, Medieval, Elizabethan,
Restoration, 18th- and 19th-century Melodrama, and Early 20th-century Realism.
Prerequisite: Beginning Characterization.

Writing

Minor

The writing minor consists of five different courses beyond Analytical
Writing (or equivalent), chosen from among the following:

2019 Seminar for Student Tutors (must be taken three times to
constitute one writing minor course)

2190 Intermediate Writing: Persuasion

2191 Intermediate Writing: Investigation
3151 Journalism Workshop

3191 Advanced Writing for Business and the Professions

3192 Creative Writing

3193 Biography and Autobiography
4190 Independent Study in Writing
4198 Special Topics in Writing

P190. Basic Composition 3 hours

This course emphasizes the fundamentals of grammar and composition.
Students assigned to this course take it as a prerequisite to C191.

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C191. Analytical Writing 3 hours

This course will teach expository prose. Emphasis will be on supporting
assertions with concrete evidence from a variety of sources, including personal
experience, interviews, the popular media, texts in academic disciplines, or
experimental data. Students will explore the relation between interpretive
generalizations and detail, learning to fit them to each other and seeking the
truth about both.

1198, 1199. English as a Second Language I, 11 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.

2019. Seminar for Student Tutors 1 hour

Peer tutors at the Academic Resource Center spend two hours per week
assisting other students, individually or in groups, with course material, papers,
and preparation for exams. In addition, they participate one hour a week in
support and training meetings with the ARC directors and with instructors of
the courses in which they tutor. There, they discuss how to work with texts in
different disciplines, to encourage study group members to help each other
learn, emd to foster student engagement with active assimilation of course content
and skills. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

2190. Intermediate Writing: Persuasion 3 hours

Expository writing for students who want to develop their skills beyond the
level achieved in Analytical Writing; recommended background for upper-level
writing courses. Emphasis will be on presenting clear, coherent, and logical
arguments. Reading and writing will be drawn from a range of disciplines, and
students will be asked to analyze and revise their own writing. Prerequisite:
C191 or equivalent.

2191. Intermediate Writing: Investigation 3 hours

Expository writing for students who want to develop their skills beyond the
level achieved in Analytical Writing; recommended background for upper-level
writing courses. Emphasis will be on learning a wide range of research techniques
and purposefully presenting information to a variety of audiences in appropri-
ate format and style. Students will be asked to define their own investigative
projects, and to analyze and revise their own writing. Prerequisite: C191 or
equivalent.

3191. Advanced Writing for Business and the Professions 3 hours

A course for students who have mastered the basic skills and insights of
writing and who wish to improve their ability to write clear, concise, persuasive
expository prose. Oral presentations and practice in listening with accuracy
constitute another element of the course. Weekly writing assignments. Prerequi-
sites: C191 and one year-long literature sequence.

3192. 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: C191
and permission of the instructor.

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3193. Biography and Autobiography 3 hours

An introduction to theories of biographical and autobiographical writing;
practice in such forms of writing as the personal narrative, the profile, and the
interview. The class will follow a workshop format; a portfolio of revised work
will be presented for evaluation at the end of the session. Prerequisite: 2190 or
2191, or permission of the instructor.

4190. Independent Study in Writing 3 hours

Supervised independent writing project. Prerequisites: Permission of the
instructor and the student must be pursuing a minor in writing.

4198. Special Topics in Writing 3 hours

Study of a selected topic in the field of writing, such as Scientific and
Technical Writing, Oral History, Writing for Educators, or The Art of the Essay.
The topic will vary from year to year. Prerequisite: 2190 or 2191, or permission
of the instructor.

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Division 11

History, Politics
and International Studies

The Division of History, Politics, and International Studies includes the
disciplines of history and politics. These disciplines share a commitment to
rigorous inquiry into the causes and consequences of human action, especially,
but not exclusively, in its public or political dimension. They share a hope that
the results of this inquiry can inform the actions of citizens and political lead-
ers. The majors offered by this division are history, politics, and international
studies; the latter is an interdisciplinary major that includes course work in history,
politics, economics, sociology, and foreign languages. Members of the division
also contribute courses to the major in American Studies and the Program in
Urban Leadership. In addition, students may minor in history or politics.

American Studies

For a complete description of the interdisciplinary major in American
Studies, please see the Interdisciplinary Programs and Majors section of this
Bulletin.

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History

The study of history introduces students to important events of the past
and the people who played significant roles in them. Embracing the principal
fields of liberal education, the study of history enlarges one's understanding of
political organizations, economic arrangements, social institutions, religious
experiences and various forms of intellectual expression.

The history faculty at Oglethorpe University seeks to make its students aware
of the constantly changing interpretations of the past and acquaint them with
the increasing uses of the discipline in such fields as law, journalism, public
relations, art, theology, diplomacy, and public service. Particular stress is placed
on a mastery of the techniques of research which enhance one's usefulness in
many fields of professional life. Archival careers and postgraduate studies in
history are options with which Oglethorpe students become familiar.

Major

Students majoring in history are required to take a minimum of eight his-
tory courses, exclusive of courses used to meet core requirements. One of these
must be American History to 1865 or American History Since 1865. In addi-
tion, at least three must be selected from the following four: The Renaissance
and Reformation, Europe 1650-1815, Europe in the 19th Century, and Europe
in the 20th Century. During the junior or senior year, each student must take
Special Topics in History: Seminar on Historiography. Each student also is
required to take Intermediate Writing: Investigation and five additional courses
in related fields, including at least one course in Asian studies, as approved by
the student's adviser. (Two foreign language courses beyond the first year may
be included among these five.)

Minor

To complete a minor five courses beyond the core requirement must be
taken.

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C211. The Foundations of the West 3 hours

This course will explore the history of the Western world from late antiquity
to 1600, focusing on the rise of the Christian civilizations of Eastern and West-
ern Europe and Islamic civilization. Special consideration will be given to the
comparative study of ideas, religion, political institutions, and patterns of social
organization. Through the use of primary documents and critical scholarly works,
students will gain first-hand knowledge of the tools and methods of historical
research.

C212. The West and the Modern World 3 hours

This course covers the history of Western civilization (defined as all the
societies descended from medieval Christendom) since 1600, with the focus on
its modernization after 1789. This process destroyed the relative homogeneity
of the old regime and fragmented the West along two fault lines: (1) socio-
economic modernization, which varied profoundly between rich capitalist
societies (Germany, Britain, United States, Australia) and poor socialist,
neo-feudal, or neo-mercantilist ones (Russia, Romania, Mexico, Brazil); and
(2) political modernization, which could be liberal, communist, or fascist.
Prerequisite: C211.

2214. Special Topics in British History 3 hours

An intensive investigation of a selected period or question in the history of
Great Britain or the British Empire. Prerequisite: C212.

2216. American History to 1865 3 hours

A survey from Colonial times to 1865, concerned mainly with the major
domestic developments of a growing nation.

2217. 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.

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. Prerequisite: 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
revolution, constitutional monarchy, the Enlightenment, the Era of Revolution,
and the Age of Napoleon. Prerequisite: C212.

3213. Europe in the 19th Century 3 hours

This course examines the domestic and foreign policies of the European
Great Powers, new developments in politics and society, and the effects of the
Industrial Revolution between the Congress of Vienna and World War I.
Prerequisite: C212.

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3214. Early Modern Europe 3 hours

An examination of European history since World War I, giving particular
attention to the rise of the Communist, Fascist, and National Socialist movements
in Russia, Italy, and Germany. It also will treat World War II and its aftermath.
Prerequisite: C212.

3217. The Age of Affluence: The United States Since 1945 3 hours

An interdisciplinary study of American life since World War II that empha-
sizes political, economic, and social developments. Foreign policy is considered
principally with respect to its impact on domestic affairs. Prerequisite: C212.

3218. Georgia History 3 hours

This course is a chronological examination of the history of Georgia from
the 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: 2216, 2217, or permission of the
instructor.

3523. United States Economic History 3 hours

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: 1521.

4213. United States Diplomatic History 3 hours

A study of major developments in Americzm diplomacy from the end of the
Revolution until 1945. Prerequisite: C212; recommended prerequisite: 2216 and
2217.

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: 2216 and
2217.

4215. The Age of the French Revolution and Napoleon 3 hours

The wars and upheavals of 1789-1815 mark the beginning of the modern
age modern politics, the modern state and mass army, the end of traditional
monarchy, the decline of aristocracy and serfdom, and modern revolutionary
violence. The course focuses on France but also deals with the impact of these
events on other countries. Prerequisite: C212; recommended prerequisite: two
upper-level history courses.

4216. Special Topics in History 3 hours

Courses offered by division faculty members to respond to topical needs of
the curriculum. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

4218. Independent Study in History 1-3 hours

Supervised research on a selected topic. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.

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4219. Internship - History 1-6 hours

An internship is designed to provide a formalized, experiential learning
opportunity to qualified students. The student and a faculty supervisor negotiate
a learning contract which specifies learning objectives for the internship and
indices for the evaluation of the student's achievement of these objectives.
Students are employed or volunteer in standard work situations with cooperat-
ing business organizations, governmental departments and agencies, or in other
professional settings. Recent examples have been internships with the Atlanta
Historical Society and the Georgia State Archives. Graded on a satisfactory/
unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty supervisor and quali-
fication for the internship program.

4241. Russian History to 1861 3 hours

This course studies the thousand years from the formation of the Kievan
state until the abolition of serfdom. It covers the Mongol invasion, the rise of
Muscovy, the reign of Ivan the Terrible and the Time of Troubles, Imperial
Russia's Westernization under Peter the Great, and its apogee under Catherine
the Great and her grandsons. Prerequisite: C212.

4242. Russian History Since 1861 3 hours

This course studies Russian history from the abolition of serfdom, which
began Imperial Russia's last attempt to reform itself and stave off revolution,
until the present. It also covers the 1905 and 1917 revolutions, the rise of
communism, the era of Lenin and Stalin, and the fall of the communist system.
Prerequisite: C212.

International Studies

For a complete description of the interdisciplinary mayors in International
Studies and International Studies - Asia Concentration, please see the
Interdisciplinary Programs and Majors section of this Bulletin.

4230. Internship - International Studies 1-6 hours

An internship is designed to provide a formalized, experiential learning
opportunity to qualified students. The student and a faculty supervisor negoti-
ate a learning contract which specifies learning objectives for the internship and
indices for the evaluation of the student's achievement of these objectives.
Students are employed or volunteer in standard work situations with cooperating
business organizations, governmental departments and agencies, or in other
professional settings. In recent years, students have interned with the Canadian
Consulate, the Southern Center for International Studies, the Belgian-American
Chamber of Commerce, and JETRO, the Japanese External Trade Organization.
Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the
faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program.

4239. Independent Study in International Studies 1-3 hours

Supervised research on a selected topic. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.

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Politics

The study of politics at Oglethorpe University focuses on the interpretation
of events, both past and current, from a perspective informed by the study of
political thought and institutions. In addition, students in this discipline develop
their capacity to compare analogous cases and to generalize. The ability to read
difficult texts carefully and thoughtfully is especially important in political
philosophy courses. Students of politics develop some tolerance for ambiguity
and disagreement, while at the same time learning to appreciate the difference
between informed and uniformed opinion. The study of politics provides good
training for life in a world that, for better or worse, is shaped profoundly by
political institutions. It is especially appropriate for those interested in careers
in law, business, teaching, journalism, and government.

To engage in career exploration and to learn more about practical politics,
majors are encouraged to seek internships. Oglethorpe's location in metropoli-
tan Atlanta means that a diverse array of internships is readily available to students.
In recent years, students have taken advantage of the Georgia Legislative Intern
and Governor's Intern Programs, working with the Georgia State Legislature,
the Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism, and the League of Women
Voters, among others. The University's Office of Career Services also is prepared
to help students identify and develop interesting internships. In addition, the
University is able to arrange numerous exciting opportunities through its
affiliations with The Washington Center for Internships and the Washington
Semester Program of American University. While students may earn up to 15
semester hours of internship credit, only six may count toward the fulfillment of
major requirements and three toward the fulfillment of minor requirements.

Students majoring in politics also are encouraged to consider the possibil-
ity of studying abroad. For a listing of foreign institutions and programs with
which Oglethorpe has exchange agreements and affiliations, please see
International Exchange Partnerships/Study Abroad in the Interdisciplinary
Programs and Majors section of this Bulletin.

Major

The requirements for a major in politics are satisfactory completion of at
least 10 politics courses - at least two of which must be at the 3000 level and one
at the 4000 level - as well as four elective (non-core) courses in related subjects,
no more than two of which may be in the same subject. These "related subjects"
include all history courses, as well as courses in philosophy, sociology, economics,
quantitative methods, writing, or a foreign language, subject to the discretion
of the student's adviser.

All majors must take Introduction to American Politics, International
Relations, European Politics, Asian Politics, and Political Philosophy I: Ancient
and Medieval or Political Philosophy II: Modern.

Minor

To receive a minor, students must take at least five politics courses. These
courses must fall in at least three of the four basic subfields of the discipline
(American government, comparative politics, international relations, and political
philosophy).

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C271, C272. Human Nature and the Social Order I, 11 3 plus 3 hours

The courses in this year-long study are devoted to the careful study of classic
texts that lie at the common roots of all the contemporary social sciences. The
aim is to show how contemporary social science is a form of "moral inquiry"
that responds to questions intelligent human beings have always asked. To this
end, the focus will be on various compelling and distinctive treatments of the
enduring questions about justice and the good life. The question will be posed
whether there is a single or plural human good and whether this good (or these
goods) can or must be pursued within the confines of a social or political order.
Works will be studied by such thinkers as Aristotle, John Locke, Adam Smith,
Alexis de Tocqueville, and Max Weber.

1221. Introduction to American Politics 3 hours

An introduction to the fundamental questions of politics through an
examination of the American founding and political institutions.

2221. Constitutional Law 3 hours

A systematic analysis of the place of constitutionalism in American
government and politics. The Constitution as well as the Supreme Court's
attempts to interpret and expound it are examined. Prerequisite: 1221.

2222. State and Local Government 3 hours

A survey of the origin, development, and characteristic problems of state
and local government in the United States. Prerequisite: 1221.

2223. International Relations 3 hours

An introduction to the conduct of politics in a condition of anarchy. The
central issues will be how and whether independent states can establish and
preserve international order and cooperate for the achievement of their common
interests in an anarchic environment. These questions will be explored through
a reading of relevant history and theoretical writings and an examination of
present and future trends influencing world politics. Recommended prerequisite
or corequisite: C212.

2226. European Politics 3 hours

A factual, conceptual and historical introduction to politics on the European
continent, including (but not necessarily limited to) Britain, France, Germany,
Italy, Russia, and the European Union. These regimes will be studied through a
comparison of their social structures, party systems, institutions and constitu-
tions, political cultures and (if possible) their domestic policies. Recommended
prerequisite or corequisite: C212 and 1221.

2227. Asian Politics 3 hours

This course is a general introduction to the variety of political systems in
Asia, concentrating particularly on the nations of East Asia. It will emphasize
the methods of comparative political study and will focus on understamding the
factors that determine different political outcomes in nations that share a
geographical region and many similar cultural and historical influences.
Prerequisite: 1221.

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2229. Politics and the New American City 3 hours

The purpose of this course is to examine the problems and prospects of
politics and policymaking in the new American city and its environs.
Consideration will be given to the political significance of a number of the
factors that characterize this new development, among them the extremes of
wealth and poverty, the mix of racial and ethnic groups, and the opportunities
and challenges provided by progress in transportation and technology.
Prerequisite: 1221 or permission of the instructor.

3220. Special Topics in Politics 3 hours

Courses offered by division faculty members to respond to topical needs of
the curriculum. Recent courses include Theorists of International Order,
Literature and Politics, Democratic Theory and Culture, Criminal Law, and
Citizenship in Theory and Practice.

3221. American Political Parties 3 hours

An in-depth study of the development of party organizations in the United
States and an analysis of their bases of power. Prerequisite: 1221.

3222. Congress and the Presidency 3 hours

An examination of the original arguments for the current American
governmental structure and the problems now faced by these institutions.
Prerequisite: 1221.

3223. United States Foreign Policy 3 hours

A history of American foreign policy since 1945. Emphasis in this course is
on the description, explanation, and evaluation of events and policies, not the
study of policy-making as such.

3224. Political Philosophy I: Ancient and Medieval 3 hours

An examination of the origins of philosophical reflection on the funda-
mental issues of politics, designed to lead to critical consideration of present
day political views. Among the topics discussed are the relationship between
knowledge and political power and the character of political justice. Works by
Plato, Aristode, Saint Thomas Aquinas, and others are examined. Prerequisites:
C271 and C272.

3225. Political Philosophy H: Modern 3 hours

A critical examination of the peculiarly modern political and philosophical
stance, beginning where Political Philosophy 1 concludes. Among the authors
discussed are Machiavelli, Hobbes, Rousseau, Kant, and Nietzsche. Prerequisite:
3224 or permission of the instructor.

3227. Politics in Japan 3 hours

This course will examine the processes and institutions of the Japanese po-
litical system. It will investigate traditional areas of interest such as political
parties, legislative politics, the bureaucracy, and public policy formation and
then look at related phenomena within the broader society. Prerequisite: 1221
or 2227.

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4220. Internship - Politics 1-6 hours

An internship is designed to provide students a formalized, experiential
learning opportunity. Students are employed or volunteer in standard work
situations with cooperating political organizations, governmental departments
and research institutions, or in other professional settings. In recent years,
students have interned with the offices of Senator Paul Coverdell, in the Georgia
State Legislature, at The Carter Center, with the League of Women Voters, in
various departments of the Georgia state government. Graded on a satisfac-
tory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty supervisor
and qualification for the internship program.

4221. Business and Politics 3 hours

In this course, the role of business groups in public affairs and the role of
government in business affairs will be examined. Discussion will include the
structure of interest groups, their lobbying activities, and the politics of regula-
tion, among other topics. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

4223. Advanced Topics in International Relations 3 hours

An in-depth treatment of one or more of the issues introduced in Interna-
tional Relations. Topics vary from year to year. Prerequisite: 2223 or 3223.

4224. Studies in Political Philosophy 3 hours

An intensive examination of a text or theme introduced in the Political
Philosophy sequence. Among the topics have been Rousseau's Emile, Kantian
political philosophy, and Machiavelli's Discourses. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.

4227. Seminar in Politics and Culture 3 hours

This will be an upper-level seminar in the study of the relationship of politics
and culture. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the nature and difficulties
of cultural study, with particular attention to ethnographic or participant observer
research methods. Focus of the seminar will change yearly but may include Poli-
tics and Rhetoric, Postwar Japanese Culture, The Culture of Democracy, or
Women and Politics. Prerequisite: 1221 or junior standing.

4229. Independent Study in Politics 1-3 hours

Supervised research on a selected topic. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.

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Pre-law Studies

Students planning to enter law school after graduation from Oglethorpe
should realize that neither the American Bar Association nor leading law schools
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 reasoning. The student is encouraged to
become more familiar with political, economic, and social institutions as they
have developed historically and as they function in contemporary society.

Students interested in pursuing a legal career should ask the Registrar for
the names of faculty members serving as pre-law advisers.

The Urban Leadership Program

For a complete description of this interdisciplinary program and course
requirements, please see the Interdisciplinary Programs and Majors section of
this Bulletin.

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Division in

Science and Mathematics

The natural sciences and mathematics are integral parts of our complex
and changing society. In keeping with the University's purpose of preparing
"humane generalists," the Division of Science and Mathematics introduces stu-
dents both to the methods of inquiry of mathematics and science and also to the
results of the efforts of scientists to understand physical and biological phenom-
ena. Further, for students who major in one of the natural sciences or math-
ematics, the division's goals are to provide a thorough background in the major
field and to assist students in clarifying and achieving their career goals.

To insure orderly completion of a major in one of the fields of the natural
sciences or mathematics, the student should consult with the appropriate faculty
members in the division at the time of the first registration. Careful planning of
the program of study is important, so that the student is aware of departmental
and divisional requirements and allowable options within the major. Each student
must complete the core requirements as well as those departmental and divi-
sional requirements that apply to the specific degree.

Three semesters of the course Science Seminar are required for all science
majors. A grade of "C-" or higher must be obtained in each freshmen- and
sophomore-level science or mathematics course that is required for the major
or minor; these courses are numbered 1000 through 3000 in each field within
the division. A grade-point average of 2.0 or higher in all courses listed as required
for the major must be achieved in order to graduate in one of the fields within
the division.

Students who are interested in medical or scientific illustration are
encouraged to consider the Scientific Illustration Tracks that are offered within
the Art Major which is described in the Division I section of this Bulletin.

Allied Health Studies

Students who plan to attend professional schools of nursing, physical therapy
or other allied health fields should plan their programs at Oglethorpe with the
assistance of the faculty member serving as the Allied Health Adviser. The name
of this adviser can be obtained at the Registrar's Office.

In allied health fields, successful completion of the program in an accredited
professional school and a minimum of 60 semester hours credit earned at
Oglethorpe 'are required to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree with an individually
planned major in two relevant disciplines.

Biology

The curriculum in biology provides a foundation in both classical and
contemporary biological concepts and prepares the student for continuing intel-
lectual growth and professional development in the life sciences. These goals
are achieved through completion of a set of courses that provide a comprehen-
sive background in basic scientific concepts through lectures, discussions, writ-
ing, and laboratory work. The program supplies the appropriate background
for employment in research institutions, industry, and government; the curricu-
lum also prepares students for graduate school and for professional schools of
medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and the like. Students planning to attend
graduate or professional schools should recognize that admission to such schools

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is often highly competitive. Completion of a biology major does not insure
admission to these schools.

Major

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 Chem-
istry I and II (with laboratories), Organic Chemistry I and II (with laboratories).
Elementary Quantitative Analysis; General Physics I and II; Statistics and a course
in calculus; three semester hours of Science Seminar. (Two of the above listed
courses. General Biology I and General Chemistry I, fulfill core requirements
and are therefore not part of the major per se.)

Minor

The requirements for a minor in biology are General Biology I and II,
Genetics, and Microbiology; students minoring in biology are not exempt from
the prerequisites for the biology courses and thus also will complete General
Chemistry I and II (with laboratories) and Organic Chemistry I and II (with
laboratories).

1311, 1312. General Biology I, H 4 plus 4 hours

An introduction to modern biology, these courses include the basic principles
of plant and animal biology, with emphasis on structure, function, evolutionary
relationships, ecology, and behavior. Lectures and laboratory. Prerequisite: 1311
must precede 1312, and it is recommended that the courses be completed in
consecutive semesters. Students who are majoring in biology must earn a grade
of "C-" or higher in 1311 before taking 1312.

2311. Genetics 4 hours

An introduction to the study of inheritance. The classical patterns of
Mendelian inheritance are related to modern molecular genetics and to the con-
trol of metabolism and development. Prerequisites or corequisites: 1312, 1322,
2324. A grade of "C-" or higher must be earned in each of the prerequisite
courses.

2312. Microbiology 4 hours

An introduction to the biology of viruses, bacteria, algae, and fungi.
Consideration is given to phylogenetic relationships, taxonomy, physiology, and
economic or pathogenic significance of each group. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: 2311 with a grade of "C-" or higher; corequisite: 2325.

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
hour of credit is given per semester) may be scheduled at any time after the
student has completed the freshman-level requirements in the science major.
Meetings of the science seminar are normally held twice each month during the
regular academic year. Each science major is expected to prepare, deliver, and

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defend a paper for at least one seminar meeting during the three-semester period
of enrollment; other seminar papers will be presented by invited speakers,
including members of the science faculty. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfac-
tory basis the first two semesters; the third semester is letter-graded.

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 speci-
mens. Prerequisites: 2312 and 2325. A grade of "C-" or higher must be earned in
each of the prerequisite courses.

3312. Human Physiology 4 hours

A detailed analysis of human functions that deals primarily with the
interactions involved in the operation of complex human systems. Lecture and
laboratory. Prerequisites: 1341, 2325, and 3311. A grade of "C-" or higher must
be earned in each of the prerequisite courses.

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 framework of an analysis of development. In the laboratory, living and
prepared examples of developing systems in representative invertebrates and
vertebrates are considered. Prerequisites: 2312 and 2325. A grade of "C-" or
higher must be earned in each of the prerequisite courses.

3316. Cell Biology 4 hours

An in-depth consideration of cell ultrastructure and the molecular mecha-
nisms of cell physiology. Techniques involving the culturing and preparation of
cells and tissues for experimental examination are carried out in the laboratory.
Prerequisites: 2312 and 2325. A grade of "C-" or higher must be earned in each
of the prerequisite courses.

3317. Vascular Plants 4 hours

The biplogy of vascular plants is considered at levels of organization ranging
from the molecular through the ecological. Studies of anatomy and morphology
are pursued in the laboratory, and an independent project concerning plant
hormones is required. Offered spring semester of even-numbered years. Prereq-
uisites: 2312 and 2325. A grade of "C-" or higher must be earned in each of the
prerequisite courses.

3319. Special Topics in Biology 1-4 hours

Advanced course and laboratory work, including independent studies, in
various areas of biology. Approval by the student's faculty adviser and the chair
of the division is required for off-campus activities. Prerequisite: Permission of
the instructor.

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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. Lecture and
laboratory. Offered spring semester of odd-numbered years. Prerequisites: 2312
and 2325. A grade of "C-" or higher must be earned in each of the prerequisite
courses.

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: 2311, 2312, and 2325.
A grade of "C-" or higher must be earned in each of the prerequisite courses.

4315. Biochemistry 4 hours

An introduction to the chemistry of living systems, this course will investigate
the synthesis, degradation, and functions of various molecules within living
organisms. Central metabolic pathways and enzyme reaction mechanisms also
will be studied. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: 1312 and 2325 with a
grade of "C-" or higher in each course; recommended prerequisite: 2321.

Chemistry

The chemistry program covers four general areas of chemistry: inorganic,
organic, physical, and analytical. The first half of a student's chemistry curriculum
involves courses which present the fundamentals of the various areas. The second
half of the curriculum consists of advanced courses which cover specialized topics
in chemistry. In addition to factual knowledge about chemistry, the student gains
an understanding about the scientific method and a systematic approach to
research. A large portion of the chemistry curriculum includes laboratory courses.
These courses teach the techniques and skills used in chemical experimentation.

A student who has completed the Bachelor of Science program in chemistry
has several career options. These options include technical or analytical work in
a chemical laboratory and non-research positions in the chemical industry such
as sales or marketing. Another option is to enter a graduate or professional
school. Graduates interested in doing chemical research should pursue the M.S.
or Ph.D. degrees. Those interested in professions such as medicine or dentistry,
would enter the appropriate professional school after receiving the Bachelor of
Science degree. Lastly, the chemistry major is an excellent preparation for careers
as diversified as patent law and teaching.

Major

The requirements for a major in chemistry are as follows: General Chemis-
try I and II (with laboratories). Organic Chemistry I and II (with laboratories).
Elementary Quantitative Analysis, Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis,
Physical Chemistry I and II (with laboratory). Inorganic Chemistry (with labora-
tory), Advanced Organic Chemistry and Organic Spectroscopy, and three
semester hours of Science Seminar. (General Chemistry I fulfills the core
requirement in physical science and is therefore not a requirement of the major
per se.)

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Minor

The requirements for a minor in chemistry are as follows: General Chemistry
I and II (with laboratories), Organic Chemistry I and II (with laboratories),
Elementary Quantitative Analysis, and one additional three- or four-semester
hour chemistry course.

1321, 1322. General Chemistry I, U 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 equilib-
ria; electro-chemistry, and the chemical behavior of representative elements.
Prerequisites: 1331 and 1332 with a grade of "C-" or higher in each course.
Corequisites: L321 and L322. A grade of "C-" or higher must be earned in 1321
before taking 1322.

L321, L322. General Chemistry Laboratory I, 11 1 plus 1 hour

The laboratory course is designed to complement 1321 and 1322. Various
laboratory techniques will be introduced. Experiments will demonstrate con-
cepts covered in the lecture material. Corequisites: 1321 and 1322.

2321. Elementary Quantitative Analysis 5 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 chem-
istry majors and those enrolled in pre-professional programs in other physical
sciences and in the health sciences. Prerequisite: 2325 with a grade of "C-" or
higher.

2322. Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis 3 hours

A discussion of the principles and applications of modern instrumentation
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. Offered spring semester of
odd-numbered years. Prerequisite: 2321 with a grade of "C-" or higher.

2324, 2325. Organic Chemistry I, II 3 plus 3 hours

An introductory course in the principles and theories of organic chemistry.
The structure, preparation, and reactions of various functional groups will be
investigated. Emphasis will be on synthesis and reaction mechanisms.
Prerequisites: 1321 and 1322 with a grade of "C-" or higher in each course.
Corequisites: L324 and L325. A grade of "C-" or higher must be earned in 2324
before taking 2325.

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L324, L325. Organic Chemistry Laboratory I, 11 1 plus 1 hour

The laboratory course is designed to complement 2324 and 2325. 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. Corequisites: 2324 and 2325.

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
hour of credit is given per semester) may be scheduled at any time after the
student has completed the freshman-level requirements in the science major.
Meetings 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 speakers,
including members of the science faculty. Graded on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory
basis the first two semesters; the third semester is letter-graded.

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 Laws;
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 mechanistic kinetics are
presented, as is a brief introduction to quantum mechanics. Prerequisites: 1336,
2325, and 2342 with a grade of "C-" or higher in each course.

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 experimentation.
Corequisite: 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 behavior of inorganic anions; coordination chemistry,
including structure and mechanisms of aqueous reactions; and acids and bases.
Offered spring semester of even-numbered years. Prerequisite or corequisite:
3323.

4322. Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 hours

A discussion of selected reactions and theories in organic chemistry.
Emphasis is placed on reaction mechanisms and reactive intermediates
encountered in organic synthesis. Prerequisite: 2325 with a grade of "C-"or higher.

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4323. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 2 hours

Intended to complement Inorganic Chemistry, this course provides
experience in the methods of preparation and characterization of inorganic
compounds. Corequisite: 4321.

4324. Organic Spectroscopy 4 hours

A course deaUng with several spectroscopic 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 cmalysis. Offered fall semester of odd-numbered years.
Prerequisite: 2325 with a grade of "C-" or higher.

4325. Advanced Topics in Chemistry 1-4 hours

Advanced topics will be offered in the following fields: Organic Chemistry,
Organic Qualitative Analysis, Biochemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, and Advanced
Inorganic Chemistry. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

4326. Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 hour

Intended to complement Advanced Organic Chemistry, this course will
investigate general reactions and mechanistic principles in organic synthesis.
The study will require the multi-step synthesis of various organic molecules.
Corequisite: 4322.

4327. Independent Study in Chemistry 1-3 hours

This course is intended for students of senior standing who wish to do
independent laboratory and/or theoretical investigations in chemistry.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

Dual Degree in Engineering

Oglethorpe is associated with the Georgia Institute of Technology, the
University of Florida, Auburn University, Mercer University, and the University
of Southern California 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 these engineering schools. The
three years at Oglethorpe include core curriculum courses. General Chemistry
I and II, College Physics I and II, Calculus I-IV, and a choice of Differential
Equations or Linear Algebra. The two years of technical education require the
completion of courses in one of the branches of engineering. Additionally,
Oglethorpe has an agreement with the Georgia Institute of Technology for dual
degrees in various areas of applied sciences and economics.

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 required pre-engineering curricula of the five
affiliated schools are slightly different, the student is advised to consult frequently
with the faculty member serving as dual degree engineering program adviser.

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Engineering is a difficult subject. Students can maximize their chances for
success by starting at Oglethorpe where the faculty's primary concern is effective
teaching and working closely with students. Classes are small, and laboratories
offer the opportunity for hands-on experience with sophisticated equipment.
This strong foundation gives the student an excellent preparation for profes-
sional school, resulting in more effective learning in advanced engineering
courses. As a liberal arts and sciences university, Oglethorpe stresses broad edu-
cation for intelligent leadership. Here, the student will explore the fundamental
fields of knowledge, further his or her understanding of science and mathe-
matics, and refine the abilities to read, write, speak, and reason with clarity.
This preparation will serve the student well in any career but particularly so in
the engineering field. With strong preparation in engineering plus a liberal arts
education, the student will be ready for a variety of career positions. The dual
degree engineering program provides an education that is both broad and deep
a combination that will serve the graduate well as career responsibilities
increase.

Note: Dual-degree students in art and engineering may not use Oglethorpe
financial aid assistance to attend other institutions.

General Science

The physical science and biological science courses are appropriate for
students who have a good background in algebra but a minimal one in other
sciences. Students with excellent preparation in the sciences may elect one of
the regular lecture-and-laboratory courses in biology, chemistry, or physics. Such
courses fulfill the core requirements that also can be met by the physical science
and biological science courses.

C351. Natural Science: The Physical Sciences 3 hours

This topically-oriented course will examine the many facets of scientific
investigation. These include the underlying assumptions, the limitations, the
provisional nature, and the power of the scientific process, as well as the influ-
ences of science on other aspects of human activity. Experimentation is the
hallmark of scientific investigation. As such, laboratory experimentation will be
a distinguishing feature of this course. Course time devoted to experimentation
in the laboratory, as well as inside and outside the classroom, will intertwine
with time devoted to discussion and lecture. Natural Science: The Physical
Sciences will deal with a topic drawn from the physical sciences. These will include
but not be limited to: Chemistry, Descriptive Astronomy, History of Science,
Meteorology, Modern Scientific Perspectives of the Universe, and Oceanography.
Prerequisite: 1332 or by examination.

C352. Natural Science: The Biological Sciences 3 hours

This course is designed to examine the many facets of scientific investiga-
tion. Laboratory experimentation will be an important feature, with course time
devoted to experimentation in the laboratory as well as the classroom. Rather
than a survey of the entire field of biology, this effort will be directed toward
specific topics such as, but not limited to: Cancer, Cell Biology, Human Biology,
Ecology, and Evolution.

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4356. Internship - Science 1-6 hours

Internships in the natural sciences and mathematics provide students the
opportunity to acquire valuable experiences in areas that are of special interest
to them. Under the guidance of a faculty supervisor and an on-site director,
structured activities are planned to ensure that learning objectives are achieved.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Georgia Mental Health
Institute and numerous medical, industrial, and research facilities have welcomed
Oglethorpe students as interns. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty supervisor and qualification for the in-
ternship program.

Mathematics

Mathematics is both an art and a science. Students taking mathematics
courses at Oglethorpe will encounter both the art of creative thought and the
science of logical thought. Problem-solving capabilities are developed in
mathematics courses. Since such skills are essential in all fields of endeavor,
mathematics makes an important contribution to a liberal arts education.

In particular, mathematics provides fundamental tools for analysis of
problems in the physical, biological, and social sciences, as well as in such areas
as economics and business. Also, opportunities are provided to pursue the more
theoretical aspects of mathematics, which are integral to its further development.

A major in mathematics provides a core of mathematics essential for gradu-
ate study or immediate employment. Students with mathematical training at the
undergraduate level are sought by employers in business, government, and in-
dustry. Career opportunities for mathematics majors exist in areas such as com-
puter programming, operations research, statistics, and applied mathematics.
Note: For a reading of Oglethorpe's required level of mathematics proficiency
(Mathematics Proficiency Requirement), please see the Academic Regu-
lations and Policies section of this Bulletin.

Major

The object of the course of studies leading to a major in mathematics is to
provide the student with a comprehensive background in classical analysis and a
broad introduction to the topics of modern and contemporary mathematics.
The following mathematics courses are required: Calculus I, II, III, and IV, plus
Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra,
Complex Analysis, and Special Topics in Mathematics. Students also are required
to take three semester hours of Science Seminar. In addition, students are required
to take one of the following four courses: College Physics I, College Physics II,
Principles of Computer Programming, or Statistics.

Minor

The required course work for a minor in mathematics consists of Calculus
I, II, III, and IV plus two of the following: Differential Equations, Discrete Math-
ematics, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, Complex Analysis, or Special Topics
in Mathematics.

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P331. Intermediate Algebra 3 hours

This introductory course, covering intermediate algebra preparatory to a
college algebra course, will: (1) offer students review and reinforcement of
previous mathematics learning, and (2) provide mature students with a quick
but thorough training in basic algebra skills.

1331. College Algebra 3 hours

A course designed to equip students with the algebra skills needed for
calculus. Topics include graphing, functions, exponential and logarithmic func-
tions, systems of equations and inequalities, zeros of polynomials, and sequences.
Prerequisite: P331 or by examination.

1332. Analytic Geometry 3 hours

Analytic Geometry is the study of the relationship between the two principal
branches of classical mathematics: algebra and geometry. The course will begin
with a brief review of algebra and some of the major theorems of Euclidean
geometry. The Cartesian plane will then be introduced, which is the arena in
which algebra and geometry merge. The course will consider the following top-
ics: lines, circles, parabolas, ellipses, hyperbolas, vectors, transformation of
coordinates, and polar coordinates, complex numbers, trigonometric functions,
and applications of trigonometry. This course satisfies the Mathematics
Proficiency Requirement. Prerequisite: 1331 or by examination.

C330. Great Ideas of Modern Mathematics 3 hours

The purpose of this course is to consider the way in which mathematics
responds to the core questions and to help students understand and appreciate
the way of knowing (or, better, the way of thinking) which underlies mathemat-
ics. The mode of inquiry this course employs in attempting to answer the core
questions is reason. This is not to be confused with the kind of reasoning used,
for example, in the natural or social sciences. It is, rather, reason divorced from
anything empirical. The course will be organized around three or four major
mathematical ideas that have emerged since the time of Newton. These ideas
will be drawn from such fields as calculus, set theory, number theory, probability
theory, modern algebra, logic, topology, and non-Euclidean geometry.
Prerequisite: 1332 or by examination.

1333. Applied Calculus 3 hours

The goal of this course is to present calculus in an intuitive yet intellectually
satisfying way and to illustrate the many applications of calculus with particular
emphasis on the applications to the management sciences, business, economics,
and the social sciences. This is the recommended calculus course for students in
business, economics, and other social sciences. Prerequisite: 1332 or by
examination.

1335, 1336. Calculus I, II 3 plus 3 hours

This is the first year of a two-year sequence. The courses will provide an
introduction to the fundamental concepts of calculus, including limits, continuity,
the derivative, applications of the derivative, the Riemann integral, techniques
of integration, and applications of the integral. Prerequisite: 1332 or by
examination; 1335 with a grade of "C-" or higher must precede 1336.

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2331. 2332. Calculus HI, IV 3 plus 3 hours

The first semester treats mainly plane and solid analytic geometry, infinite
series, vectors and parametric equations from the viewpoint of calculus. The
second semester deals with partial differentiation, multiple integration, and vector
analysis. Prerequisite: 1336 with a grade of "C-" or higher; 2331 must precede

2332. A grade of "C-" or higher must be earned in 2331 before taking 2332.

2333. Differential Equations 3 plus 3 hours

The course treats elementary methods of solution of ordinary linear
homogeneous and inhomogeneous differential equations with a variety of appli-
cations. Prerequisite: 1336 with a grade of "C-" or higher.

2334. College Geometry 3 hours

A study of the development of Euclidean geometry from different postulate
systems.

2335. Discrete Mathematics 3 hours

A rigorous course in the principal areas of modern discrete mathematics.
This course provides an introduction to the interrelationships between
mathematics and computer science. Topics include mathematical logic, set theory,
boolean algebra, combinatorics, and graph theory. Prerequisite: 1336 with a
grade of "C-" or higher.

2338. Statistics 3 hours

This course includes descriptive and inferential statistics with particular
emphasis upon parametric statistics, rules of probability, the binomial and normal
distributions, confidence intervals, analysis of variance, and regression and
correlation analysis. Prerequisite: 1331 or by examination.

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
hour of credit is given per semester) may be scheduled at any time after the
student has completed the freshman-level requirements in the science major.
Meetings 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 speakers,
including members of the science faculty. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory
basis the first two semesters; the third semester is letter-graded.

3331. Complex Analysis 3 hours

The purpose of this course is to introduce the fundamental ideas of complex
analysis to students in mathematics, engineering, computer science, and physics.
The course will focus on both the pure and applied aspects of the subject. Topics
include complex numbers, analytic functions, elementary functions, integrals,
series, residues and poles, mapping by elementary functions, and conformal
mapping. Prerequisite: 2332 with a grade of "C-" or higher.

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3334. Linear Algebra 3 hours

This course includes a study of systems of equations, matrix algebra,
determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors,
along with numerous applications of these topics. Prerequisites: 1335 and 1336
with a grade of "C-" or higher in each course.

3335. Abstract Algebra 3 hours

A study of the important structures of modern algebra, including groups,
rings, and fields. Prerequisite: 3334 with a grade of "C-" or higher.

4333. Special Topics in Mathematics 3 hours

Selected topics designed to complete the requirements for a major in math-
ematics. Topics include real analysis, topology, number theory, probability,
advanced abstract algebra, differential geometry, etc. Recommended for the
junior or senior year. Prerequisites: 2332, 3334, and permission of the instructor.

4337. Independent Study in Mathematics 1-3 hours

Supervised research on a selected topic in mathematics. Prerequisite:
Permission of the faculty supervisor.

Mathematics and Computer Science

For a complete description of the interdisciplinary major in Mathematics
and Computer Science, please see the Interdisciplinary Programs and Majors
section of this Bulletin.

Medical Technology

Medical technologists play an important role in the delivery of modern
health care. Although hospitals and clinics are their traditional sites of
employment, medical technologists also find opportunities in many other
situations, such as commercial testing laboratories, medical and pharmaceutical
research facilities, and in the sales and demonstration of technical instruments.

Students working toward the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Tech-
nology undertake their clinical training at an approved institution after success-
ful completion of prerequisite academic course work at Oglethorpe University.
Prerequisites for clinical programs vary among institutions; therefore, students
should seek additional advisement from the program to which they are applying.
This will enable the student and the Oglethorpe adviser to design the proper
sequence of courses and to establish an appropriate time frame for completion
of degree requirements. Courses to be completed at Oglethorpe will usually
include the following: General Biology I and II, Microbiology, Human Physiology,
General Chemistry I and II (with laboratories). Organic Chemistry I and II (with
laboratories). Elementary Quantitative Analysis, College Algebra 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.

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Physics

The physics curriculum is designed to provide well-rounded preparation in
classical and modern physics. The successful completion of this program will
prepare the graduate to gain admission to one of the better graduate programs
in physics or a related scientific field, or to secure employment in a technical,
scientific, or engineering setting.

Major

The requirements for a major in physics are as follows: 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 Calculus IV
(suggested for the sophomore year); Electricity and Magnetism I and II, Differ-
ential Equations, and either Mathematical Physics or Complex Analysis (junior
year); Thermal and Statistical Physics; Advanced Physics Laboratory I and II;
Introduction to Modern Physics I and II; Introduction to Modern Optics; and
Special Topics in Theoretical Physics. In addition, all physics majors must take
three semester hours of Science Seminar. Examination is generally required to
transfer credit for any of these courses. (College Physics I fulfills a core require-
ment and is therefore not part of the major per se.)

Minor

A minor in physics is offered to provide students vth an opportunity to
strengthen and broaden their educational credentials either as an end in itself
or as an enhancement of future employment prospects. The requirement for the
physics minor is 10 semester hours of physics course work numbered 2343 or
higher.

1341, 1342. General Physics I, H 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 laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: 1332; 1341 must precede 1342.

2341, 2342. College Physics I, II 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 and Resnick,
Fundamentals of Physics. Prerequisite: 2341 with a grade of "C-" or higher must
precede 2342.

2343, 2344. Classical Mechanics I, 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. The text will be on the level of

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Analytical Mechanics by Fowles. Prerequisites: 1336 and 2342 with a grade of
"C-" or higher in each course. A grade of "C-" or higher must be earned in 2343
before taking 2344.

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 with a grade of "C-" or higher.

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
hour of credit is given per semester) may be scheduled at any time after the
student has completed the freshman-level requirements in the science major.
Meetings 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 speakers,
including members of the science faculty. Graded on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory
basis the first two semesters; the third semester is letter-graded.

3341, 3342. Electricity and Magnetism I, II 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. It is
recommended that 2333 be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: 2332 and 2342
with a grade of "C-" or higher in each course; 3341 must precede 3342.

3343. Thermal and Statistical Physics 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. Text will be on the level of Kestin and Dorfman or
Zemansky. Prerequisites: 1336 and 2342 with a grade of "C-" or higher in each

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3344. Advanced Physics Laboratory I 1 hour

Laboratory work will emphasize classic experiments such as the ballistic
pendulum, hard sphere scattering, the Millikan oil drop experiment, the
Michelson interferometer, etc. Emphasis also will be placed on measuring
fundamental constants such as the speed of light, h, G, e and e/m. Prerequisite:
2342 with a grade of "C-" or higher.

3345. Advanced Physics Laboratory 11 1 hour

Laboratory work will emphasize modern physics in areas such as microwave
optics, superconductivity, measurements of magnetic fields, electron spin
resonance, the Franck-Hertz experiment, laser optics, etc. Prerequisites: 3344
and 434 L

3346. Introduction to Modern Optics 4 hours

A standard intermediate-level optics course which will treat the basics of
wave theory and the electromagnetic origin of optical phenomena, geometrical
optics, physical optics including Fourier optics, Fraunhofer and Fresnel
diffraction, and dispersion. The course will conclude with some consideration
of current topics such as holography, quantum optics, and non-linear optics.
Prerequisites: 2333 and 2342 with a grade of "C-" or higher in each course.

4341, 4342. Introduction to Modern Physics I, II 3 plus 3 hours

For physics, engineering, and chemistry majors, this is a one-year sequence
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 a 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. The text will be on the level of Eisberg and Resnick,
Quantum Physics. Prerequisites: 2342 and 3342; 4341 must precede 4342.

4343. Special Topics in Theoretical Physics 1-3 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.

4345. Mathematical Physics 3 hours

This course will examine a variety of mathematical ideas and methods used
in physical sciences. Topics may include: vector calculus; solutions of partial
differential equations, including the wave and heat equations; special functions;
eigen value problems; Fourier analysis and mathematical modeling, particularly
numerical computer methods. Prerequisite: 2333 with a grade of "C-" or higher.

4347. Independent Study in Physics 1-3 hours

Supervised study of a topic of interest to the student, which is not treated in
the regularly scheduled course offerings. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.

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Pre-medical Studies

A student who plans to attend a professional school of medicine, dentistry,
optometry, pharmacy or veterinary medicine should plan a program of studies
at Oglethorpe in consultation with a faculty member who is a designated pre-
medical adviser. It is desirable for the pre-medical students to begin the process
of undergraduate program planning with a pre-medical adviser. It is essential
that contact be established by the second semester of the student's freshman
year.

Professional schools of health science require for admission successful
completion of a specified sequence of courses in the natural sciences, courses in
the humanities and social services, as well as the submission of acceptable scores
on appropriate standardized tests. However, pre-medical students have a wide
latitude of choice with regard to the major selected. Students should familiarize
themselves with the particular admission requirements of the type of profes-
sional school they plan to enter prior to deciding on the course of study to be
pursued at Oglethorpe.

Some schools of medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine will admit
highly qualified applicants who have completed all admission requirements for
the professional school during three years of study at an undergraduate institu-
tion. (Four years of undergraduate wprk and a bachelor's degree are standard
requirements; admission after three years is highly atypical and is not available
at all schools.) It is possible for students to enter an allopathic or osteopathic
medical school, dental school or veterinary school (no other health professions
schools are eligible) after three years of study at Oglethorpe to complete their
bachelor's degree under the Professional Option. By specific arrangement be-
tween the professional school and Oglethorpe University, and in accordance
with regulations of both institutions, after successful completion of all academic
requirements of the first year in the professional school, the student receives a
degree from Oglethorpe University when certified to be in good standing at the
professional school. Students interested in this possibility should consult with
their advisers to make certain that all conditions are met; simultaneous enroll-
ment in several science courses each semester during the three years at
Oglethorpe likely will be required to meet minimum expectations for taking
professional school admission tests and to meet admission requirements for the
professional school. All Oglethorpe core courses must be completed before the
student enrolls in the professional school.

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Division IV

Behavioral Sciences

The Division of Behavioral Sciences includes the disciplines of psychology
and sociology. These two fields share their roots in the intellectual climate of
the 19th Century when the influence of positivism created an interest in under-
standing the human phenomena of mind and society through the empirical
methods that had proven successful in recent advances in the natural sciences.
Questions previously considered purely philosophical in nature became the
province of study in the new disciplines. The division offers majors in American
Studies, Business Administration and Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Sociol-
ogy, and Sociology with a Concentration in Social Work.

American Studies

For a complete description of the interdisciplinary major in American
Studies, please see the Interdisciplinary Programs and Majors section of this
Bulletin.

Business Administration and Behavioral Science

For a complete description of the interdisciplinary major in Business Ad-
ministration and Behavioral Science, please see the Interdisciplinary Programs
and Majors section of this Bulletin.

Psychology

Psychology uses scientific methods to study a broad range of topics related
to behavior and mental processes, including motivation, learning and memory,
human development and personality, psychological disorders, social interaction,
and physiological bases for behavior and thought. The study of psychology should
help a student to develop skills in three basic areas: skills associated with the
scientific method, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation; skills
that are useful in the construction and evaluation of theories, such as analytic
and synthetic reasoning; and skills in human relations through which the student
learns to become a more precise and more tolerant observer of human behavior
and individual differences. Many students with a background in psychology choose
careers in psychology-related fields, such as counseling, psychotherapy, or
research, but many others choose careers that are not so directly tied to
psychology. For example, psychology provides a good background for careers in
law, education, marketing, management, public relations, publishing, and
communications.

Major

The major consists of at least nine psychology courses beyond Psychological
Inquiry, including Statistics, Research Design, Advanced Experimental Psychology,
and History and Systems of Psychology. Psychology majors also are expected to
complete the following three directed electives: General Biology I and II, and
either a third semester of a laboratory science, an upper-level philosophy course
or Introduction to Linguistics. The degree awarded is the Bachelor of Arts.

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Minor

A minor in psychology consists of any five psychology courses beyond
Psychological Inquiry. No course can be used to satisfy both major and minor
requirements.

C462. Psychological Inquiry 3 hours

This course presents a unique way of understanding ourselves: the use of
the empirical method to obtain information about human and animal behavior.
Psychological experimentation will be shown to contribute to human self-
understanding through its production of interesting, reliable, and often counter-
intuitive results. Topics to be considered may include obedience to authority,
learned helplessness, alcoholism, persuasion, intelligence, and dreaming. These
topics will be examined from a variety of potentially conflicting perspectives:
behavioral, cognitive, developmental, biological, and psychoanalytic. This course
serves as a prerequisite for all upper-level courses in psychology.

2338. Statistics 3 hours

This course includes descriptive and inferential statistics with particular
emphasis upon parametric statistics, rules of probability, the binomial and normal
distributions, confidence intervals, analysis of variance, and regression and
correlation analysis. Prerequisite: 1331 or by examination.

2462. Child/ Adolescent Psychology 3 hours

The ways in which individuals understand the world and each other change
dramatically from birth to adolescence. This course will trace these develop-
ments, particularly those of cognition, social behavior, and self-concept. The
factors influencing development, such as heredity and the social/ cultural
environment, will be emphasized. Prerequisite: C462.

2464. Organizational Psychology 3 hours

Organizations and the individuals who function within them will be examined
from the perspective of psychological theory and research. Consideration will
be given both to broad topics relevant to all organizations, such as communica-
tion, groups, and leadership, and to topics specific to the work environment,
such as employee selection, training, and evaluation. Prerequisite: C462.

2465. Learning and Conditioning 3 hours

Making use of data obtained in the laboratory and in natural settings, this
course will examine how humans and animals seek and acquire information and
how they then familiarize themselves with the spatial and temporal structure of
their surroundings, make correlational or predictive inferences, and express
these inferences behavior ally. Prerequisite: C462.

2473. Social Psychology 3 hours

Social psychology is the study of human beings in interaction with each
other or under the pressure of forces of social influence. The course will include
a consideration of conformity, persuasion, attraction, aggression, self
presentation, and other relevant aspects of social life. Prerequisite: C462.

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3461. Research Design 4 hours

Through a combination of class discussion and hands-on research activity,
this course provides students with exposure to a variety of research approaches.
The course begins with an examination of descriptive methods, such as
naturalistic observation, surveys, and archival research, and concludes with an
analysis of controlled experimental methods. Quasi-experimental designs and
applications of research methods are also explored. Prerequisites: C462 and
2338.

3462. Advanced Experimental Psychology 4 hours

This sequel to the Research Design course provides an in-depth analysis of
controlled experimentation in a laboratory setting. Each student will design and
conduct an individual research project to fulfill the laboratory component of
the course. Prerequisite: 3461.

3463. Psychological Testing 3 hours

This course covers the selection, interpretation, and applications of psycho-
logical tests, including tests of intellectual ability, vocational and academic
aptitudes, and personaUty. The most common uses of test results in educational
institutions, clinical settings, business, government, and the military will be
considered. The history of psychological testing and the interpretation of test
results also will be considered from both traditional and critical perspectives.
Although students will have the opportunity to see many psychological tests,
this course is not intended to train students actually to administer tests.
Prerequisites: C462 and 2338.

3464. Psychology of Leadership 3 hours

The concept of leadership will be explored within the context of psycho-
logical research and theory. Students will be invited to examine a variety of
approaches to leadership and to analyze them critically. Activities that foster the
development of effective leadership abilities and strategies will be an important
component of the course. Prerequisite: C462.

3465. Theories of Personality 3 hours

The goal of this course is to acquaint the student with the major theories of
personality and with approaches to the scientific evaluation of them. Students
will be encouraged to engage in critical analysis and theoretical comparisons of
the ideas presented from diverse, and often contradictory, perspectives.
Prerequisite: C462.

3466. Abnormal Psychology 3 hours

There are three main goals in this course. The first is to enhance the student's
understanding of psychopathology and major treatment approaches. The second
is to help the student learn to evaluate critically the research evidence regarding
therapeutic interventions. The third is to encourage a self examination of the
student's attitudes and those of our society regarding mental illness and the full
range of human individual differences. Prerequisite: C462.

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3467. Cognitive Psychology 3 hours

The course explores the nature and function of human thought processes.
Topics to be considered include perception, attention, remembering and
forgetting, mental imagery, psycholinguistics, problem-solving, and reasoning.
Prerequisite: C462.

3468. Neuroscience I: Foundations 3 hours

This course will cover the anatomy, pharmacology, and physiology of the
nervous system, neural development, and the establishment of synapses. An
investigation will follow of the neural mechanisms of vision, hearing, taste, and
smell, plus a study of skin and muscle as sensory organs. Prerequisites: C462 and
1312.

3469. Neuroscience 11: Behavior 3 hours

This course will begin with a study of neural mechanisms of bodily move-
ment, and then investigate neural and hormonal correlates of sleep, biological
rhythms, hunger and feeding, brain stimulation reward, sexual behavior, and
drug self-administration. The neural bases of learning and memory will be
discussed in considerable depth. Interactions between the nervous, endocrine,
and immune systems will be discussed and the neural mechanisms thought to
underlie schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's disease
will be considered. Prerequisite: 3468.

4461. History and Systems of Psychology 3 hours

A study of the historic development of modern psychology, this course covers
its philosophical and scientific ancestry, the major schools of thought, the
contemporary systems of psychology, and their theoretical and empirical differ-
ences. Recommended for the senior year. Prerequisite: C462.

4462. Special Topics in Psychology 3 hours

The seminar will provide examination and discussion of various topics of
contemporary interest in psychology. Prerequisites: C462 and one additional
psychology course.

4463. Directed Research in Psychology 3 hours

Original investigations and detailed studies of the literature in selected areas
of psychology will be supervised by a faculty member. Emphasis will be on origi-
nal research. Prerequisites: 3462 and permission of the instructor.

4464. Advanced Topics in Clinical Psychology 3 hours

The focus of the course is on the examination and discussion of topics of
contemporary interest in clinical psychology. Prerequisites: 3465 and 3466.

4465. Internship - Psychology 1-6 hours

Internships in psychology are designed to provide students the opportunity
to acquire valuable experiences in settings where psychology is practiced. A faculty
member and on-site supervisor provide guidance to the student in selecting
appropriate activities and achieving specific learning objectives. Successful

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internships in recent years have been completed in a variety of settings including
Charter Brook Hospital, Yerkes Primate Center, Elrick and Lavidge marketing
research firm, and the DeKalb Headstart program. Graded on a satisfactory/
unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty supervisor and
qualification for the internship program.

4466. Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior 3 hours

This course surveys the actions of psychoactive drugs, particularly those
associated with addiction and abuse (opioids, stimulants, sedatives, hallucinogens,
anabolic/androgenic steroids) and those used to treat mental illness (benzo-
diazepines, antidepressants, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants). Pertinent legal,
social, and political issues also will be discussed. Prerequisites: C462 and 1312.

4467. Pain and Analgesia 3 hours

This course provides an analysis of pain and pain treatment. Pain will be
discussed as a unique sensation that is not necessarily associated with tissue
injury and that is highly prone to suggestion, stress and other psychological
variables. Some well-known pain syndromes (phantom-limb pain, referred pain,
causalgia, and pain resulting from burns, tumors, and viral infections of nerves)
will be investigated. The brain's own means of inhibiting pain will be covered.
Also, the actions of narcotics and over-the-counter analgesics (aspirin,
acetaminophen, ibuprofen) and nonpharmacological approaches to analgesia
(nerve stimulation and lesions) will be considered. Prerequisites: C462 and 1312.

4468. Independent Study in Psychology 1-3 hours

This course provides the opportunity for an intense study of diverse topics
under the direct supervision of the instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.

Sociology

Sociology is the scientific study of human society and social behavior. The
field includes the study of the family, religion, culture, social classes, minorities,
criminal behavior, and a variety of other topics. In addition to increasing one's
insights into the social world, sociology gives one many opportunities to write
and to improve one's analytical skills. Career opportunities open to sociologists
include work in criminology, demography, journalism, social welfare, and
marketing. The study of sociology also prepares the student for many graduate
and professional programs.

Major

The sociology major consists of a minimum of 10 sociology courses beyond
Human Nature and the Social Order I and II, including Introduction to Sociology,
Statistics, Research Design, Sociological Theory, and six additional sociology
courses selected by the student. In addition, two upper-level courses in economics,
history, philosophy, politics, psychology, or writing also must be completed.
The degree awarded is the Bachelor of Arts.

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Minor

A minor in sociology consists of Introduction to Sociology and any other
four sociology courses beyond Human Nature and the Social Order I and II. No
course can be used to satisfy both major and minor requirements.

Sociology with Social Work Concentration

Nine sociology courses beyond Introduction to Sociology plus a semester in
field placement (12-15 semester hours) constitute this major. The required courses
are: Field of Social Work, Methods of Social Work, The Family, Minority Peoples,
Statistics, and Deviance and Social Control, plus three sociology electives. Students
are encouraged to complete a minor in psychology.

C271, C272. Human Nature and the Social Order I, H 3 plus 3 hours

The courses in this year-long study are devoted to the careful study of classic
texts that lie at the common roots of all the contemporary social sciences. The
ciim is to show how contemporary social science is a form of "moral inquiry"
that responds to questions intelligent human beings always have asked. To this
end, the focus will be on various compelling and distinctive treatments of the
enduring questions about justice and the good life. The question will be posed
whether there is a single or plural human good and whether this good (or these
goods) can or must be pursued within the confines of a social or political order.
Works will be studied by such thinkers as Aristotle, John Locke, Adam Smith,
Alexis de Tocqueville, and Max Weber.

1471. Introduction to Sociology 3 hours

The study of human society, the nature of culture and its organization.
Topics to be covered include culture, the self, social classes, power structures,
social movements, criminal behavior, and a variety of institutional forms.
Emphasis is placed on basic concepts and principal findings of the field.

2338. Statistics 3 hours

This course includes descriptive and inferential statistics with particular
emphasis upon parametric statistics, rules of probability, the binomial and normal
distributions, confidence intervals, analysis of variance, and regression and
correlation analysis. Prerequisite: 1331 or by examination.

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.

2472. The American Experience 3 hours

The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with basic aspects of the
American experience. Special attention is paid to the individual's relationship
to the community and the state. Specific topics of discussion include Populism,
Social Darwinism, Federalism, the role of advertising in folk culture, the
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primary and secondary sources are assigned as readings. The primary sources
include essays by Emerson, Thoreau, Frederick Jackson Turner, Andrew Carnegie,
auid William Jennings Bryan.

2473. Social Psychology 3 hours

Social psychology is the study of human beings in interaction with each
other or under the pressure offerees of social influence. The course will include
a consideration of conformity, persuasion, attraction, aggression, self presenta-
tion, and other relevant aspects of social life. Prerequisite: C462.

2474. 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.

3461. Research Design 4 hours

Through a combination of class discussion and hands-on research activity,
this course will provide the student with exposure to a variety of research
approaches. The course begins with an examination of descriptive methods,
such as naturalistic observation, surveys, and archival research, and concludes
with an analysis of controlled experimental methods. Quasi-experimental designs
and applications of research methods are also explored. Prerequisites: C462 and
2338.

3470. Culture and Society 3 hours

A study of the dynamics of Western and non- Western cultures that focuses
on the contrast between traditional and modern cultures. Special attention will
be given to analyzing cultural forms that define what is and is not permitted
(such as food taboos and sexual norms), cultural elites (such as Christian
monastics, Hindu Brahmins, and Marxist revolutionaries), and cultural revolu-
tions (Christian, humanist, and post-Freudian).

3471. Cultural Anthropology 3 hours

An introduction to the study of people and their cultures, using material
from folk and modern cultures throughout the world. Emphasis is given to
development of understanding of culture - its purpose, meaning, and function.

3472. The Sociology of Work and Occupations 3 hours

This course has three purposes. First, to analyze the means by which non-
economic institutions, especially the family, schools, and religious institutions,
influence the formation of "human capital." Second, to study the history and
contemporary nature of the professions. And third, to analyze the relationship
between the external control of workers and their internal motivation.

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: 1471.

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3474. Methods of Social Work 3 hours

A study of the methods used in social work in contemporary social work
activities. Prerequisite: 3473.

3475. Minority Peoples 3 hours

A study of minority peoples using both the sociological and economic
perspectives. Although other types are considered, particular attention 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.

3476. Religion and Society 3 hours

An examination of religion as a social institution, its internal development,
relationship to other institutions, and its cultural and social significance in
modern societies. Special attention will be given to the conflict between spirit
and institution in Christianity; the rise and decline of denominationalism;
fundamentalism and evangelicals past and present; and the modern psychologiz-
ing of religion.

3478. Wealth, Status, and Power 3 hours

An examination of the social stratification of rewards and privileges in
American society, focusing on the analysis of economic, status and power
structures; the history of the upper class; institutionalized "power" elites; changing
status systems; and the position of minorities.

3479. Literature and Society 3 hours

This course is a study of social theory in literature and its implications for
the conduct of life. It will focus on an intensive reading of selected texts from
late 19th- and 20th-century literature. Literary figures may include Dostoevsky,
Conrad, Kafka, Camus, and others. Not offered regularly.

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. Successful field
experiences have been gained at a variety of settings in recent years, including
Wesley Woods Health Center, West Paces Ferry Hospital, and Kennestone
Hospital. Prerequisites: 3474 and permission of the instructor and the division
chair.

4472. Deviance and Social Control 3 hours

An examination of behaviors which do not conform to moral and legal
codes and the ways in which societies control such behaviors. Particular emphasis
will be given to American society. The readings will include classic and current
analyses.

4473. Senior Seminar in American Studies 3 hours

This course offers an intensive examination of a selected topic in American
history, politics, culture, or society. Among the subjects may be the relationships
of religion and politics, American intellectual history, and the development and
growth of national government and politics.

4474. Sociological Theory 3 hours

A study of selected classical and contemporary theorists such as Max Weber,
Emile Durkheim, Robert Merton, and Erving Goffman, ranging from the mid-
19th century through the 20th century. Topics may include the rise of capitalism,
theories of alienation and anomie, economic and cultural conflict, and modern
individualism. Offered every other year. Prerequisites: C272 and 1471.

4475. Special Topics in Sociology 1-3 hours

A seminar providing examination and discussion of various topics of
contemporary and historical interest in sociology. Prerequisite: Permission of
the instructor.

4477. Internship - Sociology 1-6 hours

Internships in sociology are designed to provide students the opportunity
to acquire valuable experiences in settings in which sociologists work. A faculty
member and on-site supervisor provide guidance to the student in selecting
appropriate activities and achieving specific learning objectives. Successful
internships in recent years have been completed in a variety of settings, including
the Georgia Council for Child Abuse, the Methodist Children's Home, and Unisys
Corporation. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites:
Permission of the faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program.

4478. Independent Study in Sociology 1-3 hours

An intense study of diverse topics under the direct supervision of the
instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

4479. Internship - American Studies 3 hours

An internship is designed to provide a formalized, experiential learning
opportunity to qualified students. The student and a faculty supervisor negotiate
a learning contract which specifies learning objectives for the internship and
indices for the evaluation of the student's achievement of these objectives.
Students are employed or volunteer in standard work situations with cooperat-
ing business organizations, governmental departments and agencies, or in other
professional settings. Prerequisite: Permission of the faculty supervisor and
qualification for the internship program.

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Division V

Economics and
Business Administration

The Division of Economics and Business Administration offers course work
leading to the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees. The Bachelor
of Science degree may be earned in the following majors: (1) accounting,
(2) business administration, (3) business administration and computer science,
or (4) economics. The Bachelor of Arts degree is offered with a major in
economics.

Students wishing to earn the Bachelor of Science with a major in business
administration may elect to concentrate in one of the following areas:
(1) finance, (2) international business studies, (3) management, or (4) market-
ing. Students also may major in business administration without concentrating
in a specific area.

Interdisciplinary majors may be earned with the following degrees: a Bachelor
of Arts in business administration and behavioral science and a Bachelor of
Science in mathematics and computer science. For more information on the
interdisciplinary majors, please refer to the Interdisciplinary Programs and Majors
section in this Bulletin.

In addition to core requirements, all students receiving a degree through
the Division of Economics and Business Administration, either the Bachelor of
Science or the Bachelor of Arts in Economics, are required to complete the
following courses:

1333 Applied Calculus or 1335 Calculus I

1521 Introduction to Economics

2338 Statistics

2519 Management Science

2540 Introduction to Computer Applications Software

3521 Intermediate Microeconomics

3522 Intermediate Macroeconomics

Two advanced (usually 3000- or 4000-level) courses taken outside the
Division of Economics and Business Administration
Students wishing to receive a Bachelor of Science degree also must com-
plete the following courses:
1510 Business Law I

2530 Principles of Accounting I

2531 Principles of Accounting II

2560 Principles of Management: Understanding the Organizational Con-
text of Leadership

3191 Advanced Writing for Business and the Professions

3510 Managerial Finance

3550 Marketing

4569 Strategic Management (to be taken in the senior year)

Students are responsible for insuring that they fulfill all requirements of

the major selected. A grade of "C" or better must be obtained in each course

required by the Division of Economics and Business Administration. A course

used to fulfill one requirement cannot be used to fulfill a different requirement.

Accounting

The essence of accounting is measurement and communication. The objec-
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between economic alternatives. Accordingly, the field focuses on information
concerning economic resources, claims to those resources, and the results of
economic activity. The purpose of the major in accounting is to acquaint the
student with this information and to develop the analytic ability necessary to
produce it. The student learns to observe economic activity; to select from that
activity the events which are relevant to particular decisions; to measure the
economic consequences of those events in quantitative terms; to record, classify,
and summarize the resulting data; and to communicate the information thereby
produced in various reports and statements to appropriate decision-makers.

The major in accounting consists of a coherent sequence of accounting and
other courses which provide the conceptual foundation and basic skills to begin
a career in accounting practice or to use as an appropriate background for such
related careers as financial services, computer science, management, industrial
engineering, law and others. Accountants work in public accounting, business,
government, and non-profit organizations.

Major

The courses required of all students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree
are the 17 listed above plus Intermediate Accounting I and II, Cost Accounting,
Advanced Accounting, Income Tax Accounting: Individuals, Auditing, Business
Law II, and one of the following: Income Tax Accounting: Corporations, Part-
nerships, Estates, and Trusts; Accounting Control Systems; or Development of
Accounting Theory.

Minor

Principles of Accounting I and II and three courses from the following are
required for a minor in accounting: Intermediate Accounting I, Intermediate
Accounting II, Cost Accounting, Income Tjix Accounting: Individuals, or Advanced
Accounting.

2530. Principles of Accounting I 3 hours

A study of accounting principles and concepts with emphasis on their appli-
cation in financial statements. The use of accounting in business management
and in decision making is stressed.

2531. Principles of Accounting 11 3 hours

A study of the utilization of accounting information in business manage-
ment with emphasis on decision making within the firm. Prerequisite: 2530.

3532. Intermediate Accounting 1 3 hours

A study of accounting theories and related standards and their application
to the preparation and correction of financial statements, to the measurement
of periodic income, and to the capital structure of business corporations.
Prerequisite: 2531.

3533. Intermediate Accounting II 3 hours

The study of accounting theories and standards as related to the more
specialized problems of liabilities, investments, pensions, accounting for income
taxes, accounting changes, and cash flow statements. Prerequisite: 3532.

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3534. Cost and Managerial Accounting 3 hours

A study of analytical techniques and methodologies used to generate
managerial accounting information, with emphasis on product costing, resource
allocation, planning, and control. Prerequisite: 2531.

3535. Income Tax Accounting: Individuals 3 hours

A study of the income tax laws and related accounting problems of
individuals. Prerequisite: 2531.

3536. Income Tax Accounting: Corporations, Partnerships,

Estates, and Trusts 3 hours

A study of the income tax laws and related accounting problems of corpora-
tions and partnerships, with some consideration of estates and trusts.
Prerequisite: 3535.

4534. Internship - Accounting 1-6 hours

An internship in accounting is designed to provide the student with an
opportunity to gain valuable experience and additional accounting and
interpersonal skills in a supervised business environment. The student, in
conjunction with a business faculty member and an on-site internship supervi-
sor, develops appropriate activities for achieving specific learning goals. The
internship generally requires the student to work a specified number of hours
per week, keep a written journal of the work experience, have regularly sched-
uled meetings with the faculty supervisor, and write a research paper dealing
with some aspect of the internship. An evaluation is prepared by the on-site
internship supervisor. Internship opportunities are diverse and have included
such organizations as Price Waterhouse, Georgia Pacific, and Miller, Ray, Healey
and Houser. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites:
Permission of the faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program.

4535. Advanced Accounting 3 hours

The application of accounting principles and concepts to specialized business
situations, including mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, foreign currency
exchange, and governmental accounting. Prerequisite: 3533.

4536. Accounting Control Systems 3 hours

A study of the analysis, design, implementation, and control of manage-
ment information systems. Emphasis is on the role of information systems in
business, the development and control of information systems, and the applica-
tion of information systems to the various transaction cycles of the firm.
Prerequisites: 2531 and 2540 or 2541 or 2542.

4537. Auditing 3 hours

A study of auditing standards and procedures, including the 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 examina-
tions and reports. Prerequisites: 2338 and 3533.

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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 conceptual aspects of accounting rather
than technical issues. Prerequisite: 3533.

Business Administration

The business administration curriculum is designed to prepare students for
careers as business leaders who will earn their livelihoods by discerning and
satisfying people's wants and needs. Success in this endeavor requires (1) the
ability to think independently, (2) knowledge of business terminology and busi-
ness institutions, both domestic and international, and (3) communication skills.
The ability to think independently is enhanced through study of the courses in
the core curriculum and through a requirement that each student must com-
plete advanced work in at least one area of business. Courses in economics and
the functional areas of business administration introduce the student to busi-
ness institutions, terminology, and methods of inquiry. Required courses in
Advanced Writing for Business and the Professions and the capstone course.
Strategic Management, provide practice in thinking and communicating.

The program in business administration is also designed to give graduates
a solid foundation in the concepts and analysis of business functional areas that
will be needed for graduate study. Many graduates go on to receive a Master of
Business Administration degree or a master's degree in a specific business area.

In addition to preparing students for business careers and graduate school,
the program in business administration is valuable preparation for other careers.
Students learn administrative skills and methods of inquiry that are applicable
in governmental and non-profit organizations. Since much legal practice involves
businesses and a knowledge of business terminology and institutions, this major
is an excellent background for the study and practice of law.

The three required advanced electives may be taken in a specific functional
area as a concentration or taken in different areas. Concentration requirements
are listed below.

Note: Some courses listed under concentrations have been offered or are pro-
jected to be offered under the rubric 4595 Special Topics in Business
Administration.

Finance

1. Two from the following:

4510 Advanced Managerial Finance

4511 Investments
4595 Bank Management

2. One from the following:

3532 Intermediate Accounting I

3534 Cost and Managerial Accounting

3535 Income Tax Accounting: Individuals

3536 Income Tax Accounting:

Corporations, Partnerships, Estates, and Trusts

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3570 International Business

4520 Public Finance

4521 Money and Banking or

A course from the first category of choice not used to fulfill that
requirement

International Business Studies

1. One from the following:

3570 International Business

4595 International Business Competitiveness

2. One from the following:

3527 Economic Development
4523 International Economics

3. One from the following:

2223 International Relations

3169 Japanese Philosophy

A foreign language course at the intermediate level or higher

A course from the first category of choice not used to fulfill

that requirement

Management

1. The following course is required:

4561 Total Quality Management

2. One from the following:

3562 Human Resources Management

3570 International Business

4595 Insights Into Great Leaders in Action - Biographical Analysis

4595 Entrepreneurship and Innovation

4595 International Business Competitiveness

3. One from the following:

2464 Organizational Psychology

3472 The Sociology of Work and Occupations

A course from the second category of choice not used to fulfill that

requirement

Marketing

1. Three from the following:

3552 Marketing Communications

4556 Marketing Research

4595 Direct Marketing

4595 Retailing

4595 Marketing Management

Major

Major requirements include the 17 courses required of all students pursu-
ing the Bachelor of Science degree (listed at the beginning of the Division V
section) plus three advanced (3000- or 4000-level) courses in business, account-
ing, economics, or computer science. Courses not included as advanced courses
are 3523, 3524, 3527, 4526, 4527, 4534, 4539, and 4590. (See also concentration
requirements for business administration.)

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1510. Business Law I 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 11 3 hours

A study of partnerships, corporations, sales, bailments, security devices,
property, bankruptcy, and trade infringements. Prerequisite: 1510.

2223. International Relations 3 hours

An introduction to the great debates about how to explain, conduct, and
evaluate foreign policy. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of nuclear
weapons in the contemporary world and the question of why wars do and do not
occur. Recommended prerequisite: C212.

2338. Statistics 3 hours

This course includes descriptive and inferential statistics with particular
emphasis upon parametric statistics, rules of probability, the binomial and nor-
mal distributions, confidence intervals, analysis of variance, and regression and
correlation analysis. Prerequisite: 1331 or by examination.

2464. Organizational Psychology 3 hours

Orgamizations and the individuals who function within them will be examined
from the perspective of psychological theory and research. Consideration will
be given both to broad topics relevant to all organizations, such as communica-
tion, groups, and leadership, and to topics specific to the work environment,
such as employee selection, training, and evaluation. Prerequisite: C462.

2519. Management Science 3 hours

An introduction to operations research, model building, optimization, linear
programming, inventory models, and simulation. Major techniques and models
of quantitative analysis as applied to business are studied. Prerequisites: 1333 or
1335, 2338 and 2540 or 2541 or 2542.

2560. Principles of Management: Understanding the Organizational

Context of Leadership 3 hours

An introduction to the principles of management and administration. This
course includes leadership, conflict resolution, and the functions of manage-
ment in large and small organizations.

3169. Japanese Philosophy 3 hours

A survey of the development of Japanese philosophy from the fifth century
A.D. to the present, including the Western influence on Japanese thought since
1877. Prerequisite: C161.

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3191. Advanced Writing for Business and the Professions 3 hours

A course for students who have mastered the basic skills and insights of
writing and who wish to improve their ability to write clear, concise, persuasive
expository prose. Oral presentations and practice in listening with accuracy
constitute another element of the course. Weekly writing assignments.
Prerequisites: C191 and one year-long literature sequence.

3464. Psychology of Leadership 3 hours

The concept of leadership will be explored within the context of psycho-
logical research and theory. Students will be invited to examine a variety of
approaches to leadership and to analyze them critically. Activities that foster the
development of effective leadership abilities and strategies will be an important
component of the course. Prerequisite: C462.

3472. The Sociology of Work and Occupations 3 hours

This course has three purposes. First, to analyze the means by which non-
economic institutions, especially the family, schools, and religious institutions,
influence the formation of "human capital." Second, to study the history and
contemporary nature of the professions. And third, to analyze the relationship
between the external control of workers and their internal motivation.

3510. Managerial Finance 3 hours

A study of the basic principles of organizational finance and its relation to
other aspects of business management and to the economic environment within
which the firm operates. Attention is given to basic financial concepts, techniques
of financial analysis, sources of funding, asset management, capital budgeting
fundamentals, capital structure, cost of capital, time value of money, and finan-
cial decision-making under conditions of uncertainty. Prerequisites: 1521 and
2531.

3550. 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 organiza-
tion and direction of the marketing function and analytical aspects of marketing
and consumer behavior. Prerequisites: 1521 and 2531.

3552. Marketing Communications 3 hours

Principles, concepts, and practices relating to the various kinds of commu-
nications employed to disseminate information about products and services to
potential buyers. Communication methods to be studied include advertising,
personal selling, sales promotion, and public relations. The behavioral aspects
of both messages and media will be explored. Prerequisite: 3550.

3562. Human Resources Management 3 hours

In this course students will explore the perspectives and challenges of Human
Resources Management within the context of the emerging global economy.
The class will look at traditional HRM topics such as selection and compensa-
tion and also at how students can manage their own human resource potential.
Prerequisite: 2560.

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3570. International Business 3 hours

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the problems encoun-
tered in conducting business outside one's own country and to provide a basis
for evaluating the impact on business activities of changing economic, political,
and cultural factors. Cases will be used throughout the course to give the student
experience with the problems and advantages of doing business across national
frontiers. A cultural diversity simulation game also will be used. Prerequisite:
2560.

4510. Advanced Managerial Finance 3 hours

A continuation of Managerial Finance, topics in this course will include
capital budgeting, intermediate and long-term funding, current asset manage-
ment, working capital management and dividend policy. Case studies will be
used to emphasize actual business situations and to focus on the comprehensive
financial management of the firm. Prerequisite: 3510.

4511. Investments 3 hours

An introduction to the environment in which investment decisions are made.
Topics explored will include efficient markets, the capital asset pricing model,
term structure of interest rates, risk versus return, and performance measures.
Although the emphasis will be on stocks and bonds, other investments will be
discussed. Prerequisite: 3510.

4556. Marketing Research 3 hours

Included are the following: types of research, the research process, research
design, sampling procedures, data collection methods, data analysis, and
preparation of research findings. Prerequisites: 2338, 3550, and 2540 or
equivalent.

4561. Total Quality Management 3 hours

This course will explore major systematic approaches to Total Quality
Management. Students will examine quality management from a "profound knowl-
edge" perspective (Pirsig, Deming, Goldratt), and will learn how to understand
quality as a concept for achieving effective management within a firm, and in
one's own life. Prerequisites: 2338 and 2560.

4569. Strategic Management 3 hours

An interdisciplinary approach to management decision-making with emphasis
on strategic planning. Cases are used extensively. Prerequisites: 2560, 3510, and
3550.

4590. Internship - Business Administration 1-6 hours

An internship in business administration is designed to provide the student
with an opportunity to gain valuable experience and additional business and
interpersonal skills in a supervised business environment. In conjunction with a
business faculty member and an on-site internship supervisor, the student devel-
ops appropriate activities for achieving specific learning goals. The internship
generally requires the student to work a specified number of hours per week,
keep a written journal of the work experience, have regularly scheduled meet-

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ings with the faculty supervisor, and write a research paper dealing with some
aspect of the internship. An evaluation is prepared by the on-site internship
supervisor. Internship opportunities are diverse and have included such organi-
zations as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Zoo Atlanta, Scientific Atlanta, and the Georgia
Department of Industry and Trade. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty supervisor and qualification for the
internship program.

4595. Special Topics in Business Administration 3 hours

An intense study of diverse topics under the direct supervision of the
instructor. Such courses have been International Business Competitiveness,
Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Insights Into Great Leaders in Action -
Biographical Analysis, Direct Marketing, and Retailing. Prerequisite: Permission
of the chair of the division.

Business Administration and Behavioral Science

For a complete description of the interdisciplinary major in Business
Administration and Behavioral Science, please see the Interdisciplinary Programs
and Majors section of this Bulletin.

Business Administration and Computer Science

For a complete description of the interdisciplinary major in Business
Administration and Computer Science, please see the Interdisciplinary Programs
and Majors section of this Bulletin.

Computer Science

Minor

A minor in computer science consists of five computer science courses, one
of which must be Principles of Computer Programming in Pascal or Principles
of Computer Programming in C++, and no two of which may be below the 3000
level.

2540. Introduction to Computer Applications Software 3 hours

This course introduces the student to the major types of computer applica-
tions software, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database
management, graphics, and communications. A predominant emphasis is on
the construction of significant applications systems, including custom program-
ming. The student will use microcomputer software such as WordPerfect, Lotus
1-2-3, and dBase.

2541. Introduction to Computer Science 3 hours

This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of electronic data
processing equipment, computer programming, and applications. It is intended
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successful student will become proficient in problem-solving techniques and
algorithm construction using the BASIC programming language. Examples are
drawn from business, science, and other fields.

2542. Principles of Computer Programming in Pascal 3 hours

In this course the student will be introduced to the fundamental techniques
of problem-solving and algorithm development within the context of the Pascal
programming language. The student will design and complete several substan-
tial programming projects, most having a significant mathematical orientation.
Prerequisite: 1331 or by examination.

2543. Principles of Computer Programming in C++ 3 hours

In this course the student will be introduced to the fundamental techniques
of problem-solving and algorithm development within the context of the C++
programming language. The student will design and complete several substan-
tial programming projects, most having significant mathematical content.
Prerequisite: 1331 or by examination.

3542. Introduction to Data Structures 3 hours

Ada language constructs are used to introduce the student to the important
concepts of static and dynamic data representation, which, along with effective
algorithm development, are essential components of successful computer
programming. Topics include arrays, records, files, pointers, linked lists, stacks,
queues, trees, graphs, and implementation procedures. Students also will study
sorting and searching techniques. Prerequisite: 2542.

3544. Principles of File Processing 3 hours

This course provides an accelerated introduction to the COBOL language
and to standard techniques for managing data in computer files. Students will
use COBOL to program solutions to problems which arise predominantly, though
not exclusively, in business environments and which involve file updating, merging
and searching, and report generation. Sequential, relative, and indexed files will
be emphasized, in addition to elementary concepts of database management.
Prerequisite: 2542.

4540. Introduction to Systems Programming 3 hours

This course introduces the advanced computer science student to funda-
mental concepts of computer systems programming. Attention is given to' the
development of input and output routines, associated data structures and
algorithms, and the construction of systems libraries, using the C programming
language. Major programming projects in C will be at the level of designing and
writing a simple machine emulator, and developing an assembler for that machine.
Prerequisite: 2542.

4541. Assembly Language and Computer Architecture 3 hours

The student will be given a concentrated introduction to 8088 assembly
language programming and microcomputer architecture. Topics include struc-
tured programming, control structures, object library maintenance, macro
programming, interrupts, buses, memory management, input/output, and
interfacing with high-level languages. Prerequisite: 2542.

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4546. Internship - Computer Science 1-6 hours

An internship in computer science is designed to provide the student with
an opportunity to gain valuable experience and additional computer science
and interpersonal skills in a supervised organizational environment. In conjunc-
tion with a business faculty member and an on-site internship supervisor, the
student develops appropriate activities for achieving specific learning goals. The
internship generally requires the student to work a specified number of hours
per week, keep a written journal of the work experience, have regularly sched-
uled meetings with the faculty supervisor, and write a research paper dealing
with some aspect of the internship. An evaluation is prepared by the on-site
internship supervisor. Internship opportunities are diverse and have included
such organizations as IBM, SunTrust Bank, and The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites:
Permission of the faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program.

Economics

Economics is a way of thinking based on the premise that individuals make
decisions that advance their own interests. From this premise, economics attempts
to understand individual behavior and the social order that results from the
interaction of many individual decision-makers. Finally, economics involves evalu-
ation of the resulting social order.

The three aspects of economic study are related to citizenship and careers.
First, the attempt to predict individual behavior results in the derivation of
several economizing principles that are useful in business practice. Second, much
of the interaction of individuals is in the form of exchanges in markets. Knowl-
edge of how markets function is helpful both to business people and voters who
will make decisions about such market-related economic matters as taxes, interest
ceilings, minimum wages, and public utility rates. Third, the practice in evaluat-
ing different social orders leads students to replace their unschooled opinions
about complex situations with disciplined thought. This practice should be of
service to those planning careers in business, law, politics, government, or religion.

Major (B.S.)

The 17 courses listed at the beginning of the Division V section and five
electives in economics are required of all students pursuing the Bachelor of
Science degree.

Major (B.A.)

The first nine courses listed at the beginning of the Division V section and
five electives in economics are required of all students pursuing the Bachelor of
Arts degree. Two advanced electives also must be taken in accounting, business,
history, politics, sociology, psychology, mathematics, computer science, or
philosophy.

Minor

Intermediate Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics or History
of Economic Thought, and three economics electives are required for a minor
in economics.

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1521. 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. Intermediate 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 of quantitative analysis of price and product
policies in various market structures. Prerequisites: 1521 and 1333 or 1335.

3522. Intermediate 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; and economic growth. Prerequisites:
1521 and 1333 or 1335.

3523. United States Economic History 3 hours

A study of the origin jmd growth of the American economic system; devel-
opment of an historical basis for understanding present problems and trends in
the economy. Prerequisite: 1521.

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, Institution-
alist, Keynesian, and post-Keynesian schools. Prerequisites: 1521 and C161.

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 and the history
of steadily rising income in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Prerequisite:
1521.

4521. Money and Banking 3 hours

The nature and development of the monetary and credit system of the United
States; the functions and activities of financial institutions; commercial banking;
the Federal Reserve System. Emphasis is upon the relationship between money
and employment, prices, income, and interest rates. Prerequisites: 3521, 3522,
and 2540 or equivalent.

4522. 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

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encountered in collective bargaining and in public policies toward labor.
Prerequisites: 3521 and 3522.

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; and international agreements on tariffs and trade.
Prerequisites: 3521 and 3522.

4525. Public Finance 3 hours

An analysis of the impact of federal, state, and local government expenditures,
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, microeconomic and
macroeconomic theories of public expenditures and taxation will be examined.
Prerequisites: 3521 and 3522.

4526. Internship - Economics 1-6 hours

An internship in economics is designed to provide the student with an
opportunity to gain valuable experience and additional economic analysis and
interpersonal skills in a supervised organizational environment. In conjunction
with a business and economics faculty member and an on-site internship
supervisor, the student develops appropriate activities for achieving specific
learning goals. The internship generally requires the student to work a specified
number of hours per week, keep a written journal of the work experience, have
regularly scheduled meetings vnth the faculty supervisor, and write a research
paper dealing with some aspect of the internship. An evaluation is prepared by
the on-site internship supervisor. Internship opportunities are diverse and have
included such organizations as IBM, the Federal Reserve Bank of Adanta, the
Japanese Elxternal Trade Organization, the Washington Center, and Merrill Lynch.
Graded on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the
faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program.

4527. Independent Study in Economics 1-3 hours

Supervised research on a selected topic. Prerequisite: Permission of the

4528. Special Topics in Economics 3 hours

An intense study of diverse topics under the direct supervision of the
instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

International Studies

For a complete description of the interdisciplinary major in International
Studies, please see the Interdisciplinary Programs and Majors section of this
Bulletin.

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Mathematics and Computer Science

For a complete description of the interdisciplinary major in Mathematics
and Computer Science, please see the Interdisciplinary Programs and Majors
section of this Bulletin.

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Division VI

Education Undergraduate
and Graduate

The Division of Education includes undergraduate and post-baccalaureate
teacher preparation programs in early childhood, middle grades, and secondary
education and master's degrees in early childhood and middle grades. Grounded
in the liberal arts tradition, these programs emphasize strong academic prepa-
ration and the notion of teacher as learner. Teacher education at Oglethorpe
University is designed to challenge students to think critically about issues in
education, to be informed decision makers, and to become change agents in
their schools. The teacher preparation program has strong connections to the
Atlanta community, both urban and suburban. Oglethorpe is committed to
preparing teachers for the variety of settings and diverse populations of metro-
politan schools.

Undergraduate Programs in Education

The Division of Education provides courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts
in early childhood education and certification to teach grades prekindergarten
through five (P-5), and the Bachelor of Arts in middle grades education and
certification for grades four through eight (4-8). Programs leading to certifica-
tion in secondary education, grades seven through twelve (7-12), combine teacher
education courses with an undergraduate major in English, mathematics, science
(biology, chemistry, or physics), or social studies (history, politics, or interna-
tional studies). The teacher education curricula are fully approved by the Georgia
Professional Standards Commission. Successful completion of the program is
necessary to obtain a teaching certificate.

Admission to the Teacher Education Program

Admission to Oglethorpe University does not admit a student to the Teacher
Education Program. Students may apply to the Teacher Education Council for
admission to the program during the second semester of the sophomore year.
The following criteria will be used in granting admission to the program:

1. A minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.8 from all college work
and from all courses taken at Oglethorpe University.

2. A passing score on all sections (reading, writing, and mathematics) of ^
the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) developed and adminis-
tered by Educational Testing Service M

3. A written statement describing experiences in working with children or I
youth as, for example, a tutor, camp counselor, day care worker, church m
school teacher, substitute teacher, or volunteer working with children.

Completion of the Teacher Education Program 1

Once admitted, the student's progress and record are subject to regular
review by the adviser, other professors, and the Teacher Education Council.
Students with observed deficiencies in English or their subject field will be m
required to correct them before student teaching. No student on academic pro- 1
bation will be scheduled for student teaching until such probation is removed.
Completion of the Teacher Education Program requires the following steps:

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1. Gain admission to the Teacher Education Program.

2. Maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.8 or better from all college
work and all work taken at Oglethorpe.

3. Complete a field experience that includes preplanning workdays for
teachers and the opening of the school year for students. Apply by March
1 of the junior year.

4. Pass both the NTE Core Battery (General Knowledge, Communication
Skills, and Professional Knowledge) of the Praxis II Test and the appro-
priate Specialty Area test(s) for the certification field. Check with the
Chair of the Division of Education to determine which specialty area
tests must be taken. Praxis is a nationally recognized test of content and
pedagogical knowledge developed and administered by Educational
Testing Service. A passing score on this test is required for teacher
certification in Georgia and many other states. It is also a prerequisite to
student teaching at Oglethorpe University. Note: Students completing
the program prior to July 1, 1997 may take the Georgia Teacher
Certification Test instead of Praxis.

5. Complete student teaching successfully. Apply by October 1 for spring
placement and by March 1 for fall placement. Prerequisites to student
teaching include a passing score on the appropriate forms of Praxis II, a
cumulative grade-point average of 2.8 or higher in all college work and
in all courses taken at Oglethorpe, completion of all professional and
teaching field courses with grades of at least "C," and satisfactory field
experiences. Students must show proof of liability insurance. Student
teaching placement in some school districts may also require a background
check and/or fingerprinting.

Early Childhood Education Major

The early childhood education major focuses on teaching in grades pre-
kindergarten through five. In addition to core requirements, American History
to 1865 and American History Since 1865 must be included. Students should
take Introduction to Education during the freshman or sophomore year. Program
requirements for early childhood education are available from any education
faculty member and must be followed closely to avoid scheduling problems in
completion of the degree requirements. The program includes professional
education and methods courses in all content areas and culminates in student
teaching.

Middle Grades Education Major

The middle grades education major focuses on teaching in grades four
through eight. In addition to core requirements, American History to 1865 and
American History Since 1865 must be included. Students should take Introduction
to Education during the freshman or sophomore year. Program requirements
for middle grades education are available from any education faculty member
and must be followed closely to avoid scheduling problems in completion of the
degree requirements. The program includes professional education courses,
methods courses in five basic content areas, and two concentrations of 15 and
12 semester hours each.

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Secondary Teacher Certification With Degree
in a Subject Major

Students seeking secondary education certification must apply for admission
to the Teacher Education Program. It is essential that the student confer with an
education faculty member in addition to his or her subject field adviser to plan
a schedule that fulfills the certification requirements.

Students who desire secondary (grades 7-12) teacher certification in addi-
tion to a major in English, history, politics, international studies, mathematics,
biology, chemistry, or physics will take the following professional education
courses: Introduction to Education, Child and Adolescent Psychology, Second-
ary Curriculum, Educational Psychology, The Exceptional Child, Educational
Media, a discipline-specific methods course, and Student Teaching.

English

In addition to the English major requirements, students need:
3150 Introduction to Linguistics

3612 Teaching of Language Arts and Reading in High School

History, Politics, or International Studies

Students are required to take the following courses, but may incorporate
them into the major or apply advanced placement credits:

2216 American History to 1865

2217 American History Since 1865
3218 Georgia History

3613 Teaching of Social Studies

Mathematics

In addition to the mathematics major requirements, students need:
2334 College Geometry or demonstrated proficiency in geometry
2338 Statistics

3614 Teaching of Mathematics

Science - Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

3615 Teaching of Science

No additional content courses are required beyond the major.

Post-baccalaureate Teacher-Certification

The post-baccalaureate teacher-certification program is designed for persons
who have completed a bachelor's degree in a discipline other than education.
This non-degree program leads to certification in early childhood (PK-5), middle
grades (4-8), or the secondary (7-12) teaching fields of English, social studies,
mathematics, biology, chemistry or physics.

Requirements for admission to the post-baccalaureate teacher certification
program include a cumulative grade-point average of not less than 2.8 and
admission to the Teacher Education Program as described above.

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Each post-baccalaureate student will meet with his or her adviser to plan an
individual course of study relating Oglethorpe's program to the requirements
for teacher certification in Georgia. Students seeking secondary certification
must meet the course requirements for the major in the disciplines for which
they are seeking certification. These content requirements must be met prior to
taking professional courses. Course work will be taken at the undergraduate
level; however, students seeking certification in early childhood or middle grades
may take a maximum of three courses at the graduate level if they are to be
applied toward a master's degree.

Additional courses may be required to complete state subject area require-
ments at the secondary level.

Requirements for completion of the post-baccalaureate program are the
same as those listed for undergraduate students.

Please inquire with the Business Office for current fee information.

Course Descriptions

2611. Teaching of Health and Physical Education 3 hours

This course is designed to introduce the student to health education and
physical education activities in the pre-kindergarten to fifth 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. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite:
Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

3610. Teaching of Language Arts and Reading in the

Elementary School 4 hours

This course examines curriculum, materials, and instructional strategies
for teaching language arts and reading in grades preschool through five. Particular
emphasis is placed on classroom application of research and theory on litera-
ture-based instruction and the writing process. Students will engage in personal
writing, and demonstrate skill in responding to the writing of others. Students
will become acquainted with professional literature pertaining to the teaching
of language arts and reading. Field experiences will allow participation in the
teaching of language arts. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the
Teacher Education Program.

3611. Teaching of Language Arts and Reading in the

Middle Grades 4 hours

This course examines curriculum, materials, and instructional strategies
for teaching language arts and reading in grades four through eight. Emphasis
is placed on classroom application of research and theory on literature-based
instruction, the writing process, and integration of language arts across the
curriculum. Students will engage in personal writing, respond to literature, and
become acquciinted with professional literature pertaining to the teaching of the
English language arts. Field experiences allow students to implement what they
are learning. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher
Education Program.

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3612. Teaching of Language Arts and Reading in the High School 4 hours

This course is designed to prepare English majors to teach reading, literature,
and writing in grades seven through twelve. The course examines language
processes at a theoretical level, then focuses on methods, materials, and
pedagogical procedures for effective teaching for the English language arts with
emphasis on a literature-based approach and integration of reading and writing.
Laboratory experiences allow students to implement what they are learning.
Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

3613. Teaching of Social Studies 3 hours

The main foci of this course are the development of a teaching unit and the
acquisition of skills, methods, and materials necessary for the preparation of
social studies teachers. The unit plan emphasizes the integration of social studies
with other academic disciplines. Students plan and teach one or more social
studies lessons in a designated classroom setting. Two sections offered each
spring semester: one for PK-5 and one for middle grades and high school. Pre-
requisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

3614. Teaching of Mathematics 3 hours

A course designed to prepare teachers to plan and teach mathematics.
Ejcperience in the schools is included. Two sections offered each fall semester:
one for PK-5 and one for middle grades and high school. Prerequisite: Admission
to the Teacher Education Program.

3615. Teaching of Science 3 hours

Examines the rationale for teaching science. Curricula, teaching skills, and
methods are studied. Experience in the schools is included. Two sections offered
each spring semester: one for PK-5 and one for middle grades and high school.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

3617. Teaching of Music 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. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the
Teacher Education Program.

3618. Teaching of Art 3 hours

This course is designed to introduce the early childhood student to art media,
techniques, and materials. Through an understanding of such media the stu-
dent will learn how to implement art as an integrated early childhood curricu-
lum. Experience in the schools is required. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite:
Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

3621. Introduction to Education 3 hours

A study of the historical development, philosophy, and social issues under-
lying the American educational system and the teaching profession. Provision is
made for regular classroom observation by the student in public schools of the
Atlanta area. Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters.

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3622. Secondary Curriculum 3 hours

This course examines the nature and goals of secondary education and the
study of various secondary curricula and curriculum theories. Students develop
secondary lesson plans and a unit. Special methods in the specific certification
fields are included. Provision is made for students to observe classrooms in the
Adanta area. Offered fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite: Admission to the
Teacher Education Program.

3632. Teaching of Geography 3 hours

This course focuses on concepts, methods, and materials for teaching
geography in grades PK-12. In addition to coverage of human-environment
interaction, attention will be given to the development and practice of skills in
geography. Offered summer session of odd-numbered years.

3640. The Teacher as Writer 3 hours

This course is designed to give future teachers an opportunity to engage in
the writing process in order to conceptualize, write, and submit for publication
a piece of writing related to an academic or professional interest. An important
feature of the course will be the creation of a community of writers within the
class. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: An upper-level writing course and
permission of the instructor.

3641. Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 hours

This course is designed to acquaint the student with various types of pro-
grams provided for young children. Theories of early childhood education and
social/ cultural issues will be discussed. Provision is made for observation by
students in various early childhood programs in the Atlanta area. Offered spring
semester.

3643. Nature and Needs of the Middle Grades Learner 3 hours

This course relates the characteristics and development of the middle grades
learner to the rationale, organization, teaching methods, and curriculum of the
middle school. A field-based component is included. Offered spring semester.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

4612. Elementary Student Teaching and Seminar 3 hours

A course requiring full-time participation in an elementary or middle 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 semi-
nar on the University campus at designated times during the student-teaching
period is part of the course. Offered fall and spring semesters. Prerequisites:
Approval and completion of September Experience, completion of all other
course and grade-point requirements for the Teacher Education Program, and a
passing score on the Praxis test.

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4616. Children's Literature 3 hours

A study of children's literature which includes response to literature, theory
and research on teaching literature, and evaluation of books for classroom use.
Within each genre, students read and critique books appropriate for the age
level they intend to teach. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

4621. Educational Media 3 hours

Taken concurrently with student teaching, this course will include topics
such as the operation of equipment and the production and use of media in the
classroom. Particular emphasis will be placed on the computer and video. Offered
fall and spring semesters. Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education
Program and placement in student teaching.

4623. Educational Psychology 3 hours

A study of learning theory and its application to such problems as classroom
management, the organization of learning activities, understanding individual
differences, and evaluating teaching and learning. Emphasis is given to factors
which facilitate and interfere with learning. Offered fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission of
the instructor.

4624. 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 University
campus at designated times during the student-teaching period is part of the
course. Offered fall and spring semesters. Prerequisites: Approval and comple-
tion of September Experience, completion of all other course and grade-point
requirements for the Teacher Education Program, and a passing score on the
PRAXIS test.

4625. The Exceptional Child 3 hours

This course is designed to assist regular classroom teachers in the identifi-
cation and education of children who have special needs. Students will learn
about educational approaches for use with both normal and special learners,
and methods of diagnostic teaching. Offered fall, spring, and summer semes-
ters. Prerequisites: Senior standing, admission to the Teacher Education Program,
and/or permission of the instructor.

4629. Special Topics in Education T.B.A.

Content to be determined; course may be taken for credit more than once.

4654. Computers in the Classroom: Applications 3 hours

Applications commonly used by teachers for production, management, and
instruction are introduced and used in an educational context. Included are
word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphics, presentation programs, and
educational resources available on CD, disk or through on-line services. Appli-
cations are for the Macintosh or IBM. Offered spring semester.

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Graduate Programs in Education

All graduate work is administered by the Education Division, which is
governed by the Teacher Education Council under the policies of the Univer-
sity. The Teacher Education Council is the policy-making body chosen from the
faculty and administration, under the leadership of the chair of the Education
Division.

The purposes of the graduate program are to provide well-qualified students
with the opportunity to obtain a master's degree, and to provide members of
the teaching profession with the opportunity to enhance their competencies
and knowledge in the area of elementary or middle grades education. Inherent
in the guiding philosophy is the assumption that graduate study includes more
than the passing of prescribed courses and the meeting of minimum require-
ments. All students who receive graduate degrees must possess a broad knowl-
edge of the literature of their field of study, be capable of sustained study, exhibit
the power of independent thinking, and possess reasonable knowledge of the
techniques of research.

Oglethorpe University offers a program leading to the Master of Arts degree
in either early childhood education or middle grades education. Graduates are
eligible for T5 certification in Georgia. A minimum of 25 percent 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 program.

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 gradu-
ation should be made in the Registrar's Office by mid-October prior to
graduation the following May.

Admission

Upon recommendation of the chair of the Education Division and approval
by the Teacher Education Council, a person holding a bachelor's degree in an
approved field of education from an accredited college or university may be
admitted to the graduate program. In addition to general requirements pre-
scribed, the applicant must submit transcripts of all previous work completed;
satisfactory scores on either the Graduate Record Examination (verbal and quan-
titative), the National Teacher Examination (core battery), or the Miller Analogies
Test; two recommendations (form provided) from previous colleges attended
and/or employers; a copy of valid teaching certificate; and, when deemed neces-
sary, take validating examinations or preparatory work. Students who do not
have a Georgia T4 certificate in either early or middle grades must contact the
Graduate Admission Counselor regarding evaluation prior to admission. Candi-
dates not previously prepared for teaching must meet requirements for first
professional certification before completing requirements for the master's degree.

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Application forms may be obtained from the Admission Office of the Uni-
versity. Completed forms should be returned to the Admission Office as soon as
possible but at least 20 days prior to the semester in which the applicant expects
to enroll. These forms should be accompanied by a $30 application fee (non-
refundable). All material (completed forms, fee, transcripts, and test scores)
should be sent directly to the Admission Office, Oglethorpe University, 4484
Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30319-2797.

If an applicant does not choose to enter the graduate program in the semes-
ter indicated on the application, the applicant should notify the Office of Ad-
mission of the change and indicate a nevf date of entrance, if applicable.
Otherwrise, the original admission will be canceled, the file discontinued, and a
new application may be required for admission at a later date.

Admission to the graduate program does not imply ultimate acceptance as
a candidate for an advanced degree. For admission to candidacy, see Admission
to Candidacy below.

Classification

Students may be admitted to the graduate program under any one of the
following classifications:

Regular. A student who has a cumulative grade-point average of not less
than 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, satisfactory scores on the GRE, NTE, or MAT, and the
recommendation of the chair of the Education Division, and who has completed
all prerequisites required for admission may be admitted as a regular graduate
student.

Graduate Applicant. Requirements for admission as a graduate applicant
are the same as for regular admission. A student would apply in this category if
he or she planned on pursuing a graduate degree but for some reason was
unable to complete the admission file before the start of the semester. Persons
admitted as graduate applicant students may be credited a maximum of 12
semester hours toward the Master of Arts degree while awaiting full admission
to the program.

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 chair of the Education
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 15
semester hours. Under no circumstances may a course be used for both gradu-
ate and undergraduate credit.

Unclassified (Non-degree seeking). The student must present transcripts
and verification of an undergraduate degree in education, including satisfac-
tory completion of student teaching. Students applying in this category would
be renewing a certificate or taking classes for personal enrichment. Up to six
semester hours of credit earned by a student in this category may be counted
toward the degree only if the student is admitted to the Graduate Education
Program and the chair of the Education Division approves.

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Transient. A student in good standing in another recognized graduate school
who wishes to enroll in the graduate program 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 applications
the student must submit a transient student application form completed by the
graduate dean listing specific courses to be taken for credit. Any student admit-
ted on this basis should understand that registration terminates upon the comple-
tion 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.

Admission to Candidacy

Application for admission to candidacy for the Master of Arts degree must
be filed with the chair of the Education Division after the student has 12 semes-
ter hours of graduate study at Oglethorpe University. Admission 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 will be given in writing to the
student and to the student's adviser. The student seeking the Master of Arts
degree must furnish proof to the chair of the Education Division or to the
Graduate Admission Counselor of eligibility for first professional certification
or include appropriate make-up work in the program.

Residence. At least 30 semester hours of graduate work must be completed
on campus.

Time Limit. In any graduate program all work (including the comprehen-
sive 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: (I) 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 Education 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.

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Advisement

Upon admission to the graduate program, 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.

Registration

Registration dates for each semester are listed in the University Calendar at
the front of this Bulletin. Several weeks prior to the beginning of each semester,
students may obtain from the Registrar's Office a Schedule of Classes for that
particular semester. Graduate summer sessions may vary slightly either as to
dates or length of course.

Course Load

The maximum course load for any graduate student is 12 credit hours per
regular semester or six credit hours in a summer session. In some cases, students
may take nine hours in the summer by special permission if previous performance
has been excellent. 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.

Tuition and Fees

An application fee (non-refundable) of $30 must accompany the applica-
tion. Tuition is charged on a per-course basis. All fees are subject to change.
Please inquire with the Business Office for current fee information.

An application for degree must be made by mid-October in the Registrar's
Office prior to completion of degree requirements the following December,
May, or August at which time a $75 graduation fee is due.

Withdrawals and Refunds

Students who find it necessary to drop courses or change courses must
secure a Drop/ Add form from the Registrar's Office. Refunds are subject to the
same requirements as explained in the section on Tuition and Costs.

Grading

For a complete description of Oglethorpe's grading scale, please refer to
the Academic Regulations and Policies section of this Bulletin.

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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 the gradu-
ate program must be 3.0 or higher.

2. If, in any case, the candidate fails to maintain satisfactory academic stan-
dards a review by the Teacher Education Council will determine the
student's continuation in a graduate program.

Any student will be placed on academic probation who falls below a "B"
average (GPA of 3.0) or has a total of two course grades of "C" or below.

Any student will be dismissed from the graduate program who receives a
third grade of "C" or less or who does not achieve a "B" average upon comple-
tion of three additional graduate courses.

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 examina-
tion:

1. The student must have completed all course work or be taking the final
elective course in order to take the examination.

2. The examinations are developed and administered by such members of
the graduate faculty as may be appointed by the chair of the Education
Division.

3. The examination may cover all work prescribed by the student's pro-
gram of work, including transferred work.

4. A student may be permitted one makeup examination.

Graduation Exercises

Graduation exercises are held once a year at the close of the spring semes-
ter in May. Diplomas are awarded, however, three times during the year - at the
close of the spring semester during commencement, at the close of the summer
session, and at the close of the fall semester. Students completing requirements
at the end of summer or at the end of fall are encouraged to participate in the
spring graduation exercises.

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Course Requirements

The program leading to the master's degree will require a minimum of 36
semester hours of course credit beyond the bachelor's degree as outlined below:

Early Childhood Education

Area I. Professional Education 12 hours

6601 Foundations of Research in Education

6611 Psychological Foundations of Learning

6621 Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education

6643 Growth and Development: The Young Child

Area II. Curriculum and Teaching 21 hours

6631 Foundations of Reading Instruction

6645 Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
Select one of the following courses:
6641 Issues in Early Childhood Education

6644 Creative Experiences in Early Childhood Education
Language Arts - Select one:

6613 Language Arts for Elementary Schools
6616 Children's Literature

Mathematics - Select one:

6614 Mathematics for Elementary Schools

6651 Topics in Mathematics
Science - Select one:

6615 Science for Elementary Schools

6652 Topics in Science
Social Studies - Select one:

6612 Social Studies for Elementary Schools

6632 Teaching of Geography
6656 Topics in Social Studies

Area III. Electives - Select one 3 hours

6625 The Exceptional Child - will replace the elective

for any student who has not had an equivalent course

Nfiddle Grades Education

Area I. Professional Education 12 hours

6601 Foundations of Research in Education

6611 Psychological Foundations of Learning

6621 Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education

6623 The Middle School Learner
Area II. Curriculum and Teaching 18 hours

6631 Foundations of Reading Instruction
Select three courses from one of the following concentrations and
two courses from a second concentration:
Language Arts

6613 Language Arts for Elementary Schools (required)

6616 Children's Literature

6634 Individualizing Reading Instruction
6636 Reading in the Content Areas

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Mathematics

6614 Mathematics for Elementary Schools (required)

6651 Topics in Mathematics

6654 Computers in the Classroom: Applications
Science

6615 Science for Elementary Schools (required)

6652 Topics in Science

6654 Computers in the Classroom: Applications
Social Studies
6612 Social Studies for Elementciry Schools (required)
6632 Teaching of Geography
Area III. Electives - Select Two 6 hours

Course Descriptions

*6601. Foundations of Research in Education 3 hours

This course investigates the nature and principles of qualitative and quanti-
tative research in education with particular emphasis upon the interpretation
and design of basic research in education. Offered fall semester.

*6611. Psychological Foundations of Learning 3 hours

This course examines the nature and facilitation of student lejirning. Teach-
ing methods and skills are considered. Offered spring semester.

6612. Social Studies for Elementary Schools 3 hours

This course enhances the teaching abilities and creativity of the teacher of
social studies in the elementary schools. The unit approach is emphasized and
students are expected to develop an interdisciplinary social studies unit on a
pertinent topic. Offered fall semester.

6613. Language Arts for Elementary Schools 3 hours

Language arts curriculum goals, content, and teaching problems from
preschool through middle school are considered in relation to research and
theory on language development and pedagogy. Offered spring semester.

6614. 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.
Offered spring semester.

6615. 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 interests through choice of readings, activities, and devel-
opment of materials. Offered fall semester.

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6616. ChUdren's Literature 3 hours

A study of children's literature which includes response to literature, theory
and research on teaching literature, and evaluation of books for classroom use.
Within each genre, students read and critique books appropriate for the age
level they teach. Offered spring semester.

6617. Music for Elementary Schools 3 hours

A course designed to enhance the competence and creativity of the teacher
in music for the elementary school. Offered fall semester of even-numbered
years.

*6621. Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education 3 hours

A study of the historical and philosophical foundations of education from
antiquity to the present. The reading, discussion, and analysis of significant
primary texts vs^ill be an important component of the course. Offered spring
semester.

6622. Educational Media 3 hours

The course studies operation of audio-visual equipment; techniques of pro-
ducing a variety of graphics, slides, transparencies and tapes; and use of media
for teaching. Computers and video are emphasized. Class members plan and
produce a series of materials for their own teaching situations. Offered summer
session of even-numbered years.

6623. The Middle School Learner 3 hours

Emphasis is on the nature of the middle school child, including characteris-
tics, needs, and assessment. Methods of using the curriculum and educational
program to meet the diverse educational needs of the middle school learner are
examined as they relate to the nature of the child. Offered summer session.

6624. Models of Teaching 3 hours

This course examines and compares a variety of approaches to teaching.
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. Taught
occasionally.

6625. The Exceptional Child 3 hours

This course is designed to assist regular classroom teachers in the identifi-
cation and education of children who have special needs. Students will learn
about educational approaches for use with both normal and special learners,
and will learn methods of diagnostic teaching. Offered fall, spring, and summer
semesters.

6626. Practicum in Early Childhood Education 3 or 6 hours

Practicum, with in-school component, designed to qualify add-on certifi-
cate in early childhood grades.

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6627. Practicum in Middle Grades Education 3 or 6 hours

Practicum, with in-school component, designed to qualify add-on certificate
in middle grades.

6629. Special Topics in Education T.B.A.

Content to be determined; course may be taken for credit more than once.

*6631. Foundations of Reading Instruction 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 instruction are considered. A whole language approach is
emphasized. Offered summer session.

6632. Teaching of Geography 3 hours

This course focuses on concepts, methods, and materials for teaching
geography in grades PK-12. In addition to coverage of human-environment
interaction, attention will be given to the development and practice of skills in
geography. Offered summer session of odd-numbered years.

6634. Individualizing Reading Instruction 3 hours

A study of the nature of reading problems. Practice is given in the adminis-
tration and interpretation of formal and informal diagnostic procedures.
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. Offered summer session of odd-numbered years.
Prerequisite: 6631 or equivalent.

6636. 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. Offered fall semester of odd-numbered years.

6640. The Teacher as Writer 3 hours

This course is designed to give teachers an opportunity to engage in the
writing process in order to conceptualize, write, and submit for publication a
piece of writing related to an academic or professional interest. An important
feature of the course will be the creation of a community of writers within the
class. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

6641. Issues in Early Childhood Education 3 hours

This course is designed to examine in depth current issues in early child-
hood education. Offered spring semester of even-numbered years.

6643. Growth and Development: The Young Child 3 hours

A study of growth and development from infancy through fifth grade.
Included are theories which describe physical, social, emotional, and intellectual
development and the ways in which these relate to learning. Offered summer
session.

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6644. Creative Experiences in Early Childhood Education 3 hours

This course is designed to provide theory and methods for developing
creativity in young children. The emphasis is on utilizing children's literature,
music, art, and movement education to provide an integrative approach for
understanding creativity. Offered summer session.

6645. Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education 3 hours

This course provides the student with increased proficiency in applying
concepts, understandings, and generalizations, as well as knowledge and skills,
to the various curriculum areas commonly ascribed to the field of early child-
hood education. A project applying theory to practice is a major part of the
course requirements. Offered fall semester.

6651. Topics in Mathematics 3 hours

This course emphasizes content for topics of contemporary interest through
middle grades mathematics. Offered summer session of even-numbered years.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Program.

6652. Topics in Science 3 hours

This course emphasizes content for topics of contemporary interest through
middle grades science. Offered summer session of odd-numbered years.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Program.

6654. Computers in the Classroom: Applications 3 hours

Applications commonly used by teachers for production, management, and
instruction are introduced and used in an educational context. Included are
word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphics, presentation programs, and
educational resources available on CD, disk or through on-line services.
Applications are for the Macintosh or IBM. Offered spring semester.

6656. Topics in Social Studies 3 hours

This course is an in-depth study of the content and related teaching meth-
ods relevant to topics in the teaching of social studies curriculum. Offered fall
semester.

*Courses required for all graduate students.

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Board of Trustees

Officers

Jesse S. Hall
Chairman

Warren Y. Jobe

Vice Chairman

Mark L. Stevens
Secretary

John H. Gary
Treasurer

Trustees

Norman J. Arnold '52
President

Arnold Family Corporation
Columbia, South Carolina

Yetty L. Arp '68
Associate Broker
Southeast Commercial Properties

Franklin L. Burke '66
President

Ridgewood Development
Corporation

John H. Cary

Managing Partner
Price Waterhouse

Kenneth S. Chestnut
Partner
The Integral Group, L.L.C.

Miriam H. Gonant
President

John H. & Wilhelmina D. Harland
Charitable Foundation

Mac Crawford

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Magellan Health Services, Inc.

Belle Turner Cross '61
Atlanta

William A. Emerson

Retired Senior Vice President
Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner

& Smith
St. Petersburg, Florida

Deborah S. Gabbard '90

Masters Social Worker
Jewish Family Services

David G. Garrett

Retired Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
Delta Airlines, Inc.

Joel Goldberg
President
The Rich Foundation

William R. Goodell

General Counsel

Tiger Management Corporation

New York, New York

Jack Guynn

President and Chief Executive Officer
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Jesse S. Hall

Retired Executive Vice President
SunTrust Banks, Inc.

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Harald R. Hansen

Chairman, President, and Chief
Executive Officer
First Union Corporation of
Georgia

Gary C. Harden '69
President
Harden Company, Inc.

Samuel F. Hatcher

Executive Vice President and

General Counsel
Equitable Real Estate Investment
Management, Inc.

Warren Y. Jobe

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer
Georgia Power Company

David L. Kolb

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Calhoun, Georgia

J. Smith Lanier, II

Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer

R. D. Odom, Jr.
Vice President
Small Business Services
Bell South Telecommunications

John J. Scalley

Executive Vice President
Genuine Parts Company

Stephen J. Schmidt '40

Chairman of the Board and

Chief Executive Officer
Dixie Seal & Stamp Company

Raghbir K. Sehgal

President and Chief Executive

Officer
The Williams Group, Inc.

James A. Shirley
Director
Arcadian Corp.; Royster

Company; Harmony Products,

Inc.

Arnold B. Sidman
Of Counsel

Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White,
Williams and Martin

J. Smith Lanier and Company
West Point, Georgia

Clare (Tia) Magbee '56
Adanta

Joseph M. Mauriello

Regional Vice President

(Southern)

AT&T - Network Systems

Edward E. Noble

Investor and Developer
Noble Properties

Donald S. Stanton
President
Oglethorpe University

Mark L. Stevens

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Imperial Charlotte, Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina

Eric L. Stone

Executive Vice President and Chief

Credit Officer
Wachovia Bank of Georgia

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Trustees Emeriti

Marshall A. Asher, Jr. '41
Retired Assistant Territorial

Controller
Sears Roebuck & Company

John W. Crouch '29

Retired Certified Public Accountant

Elmo I. Ellis

Retired Vice President

Cox Broadcasting Corporation

George E. Goodwin

Retired Senior Counselor
Manning, Selvage 8c Lee

C. Edward Hansell
Special Counsel
Jones, Day, Reavis and Pogue

Arthur Howell

Retired Senior Partner
Alston & Bird

Edward D. Lord

Retired Vice President/Group Sales
Life Insurance Company of
Georgia

James P. McLain
Attorney
McLain and Merritt

Mack A. Rikard '37
President

Allied Products Company
Birmingham, Alabama

Charles L. Towers
Retired Vice President
Shell Oil Company

Murray D. Wood
Owner/Operator
Woodmount Farms
Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Fitzhugh M. Legerton ("Fritz")
Assistant to the President/

Church Relations
Warren Wilson College

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President's
Advisory Council

Officers

Talmage L. Dryman

Chairman

Charles S. Acker man
Vice Chairman

Members

Charles S. Ackerman
President
Ackerman & Company

Robert Amick 72
Principal
Peasant Restaurants, Inc.

Judith M. Becker
Attorney
Becker & Fortune

Ronald C. David

Retired Director, Civic Affairs
Atlanta Gas Light Company

Herbert E. Drake, Jr.
President
Drzike & Funsten, Inc.

Talmage L. Dryman

The Talmage Dryman Company

Gene Dyson
Acting President
American Red Cross

Franklin M. Garrett
Historian
The Atlanta Historical Society

Donald A. Harp
Senior Pastor

Peachtree Road United Methodist
Church

William J. Hogan 72
Financial Consultant
Robinson-Humphrey Company,
Inc.

Malcolm Holmes

Retired Executive Vice President
Contel Corporation

Walter R. Huntley
President

Atlanta Economic Development
Corporation

Helen Gore Lathem
Atlanta

52

John C. McCune

McCune & Associates

J. Anthony Meyer 71
Consultant

John O. Mitchell
President
Mitchell Motors, Inc.

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Thomas W. Phillips, M.D.
Northside Hospital
Institute for Cancer Control

W. R. Randolph
Retired Trustee
Benwood Foundation

Charles A. Riepenhoff
Partner
Peat Marwick Main & Company

M. Collier Ross

Retired Lieutenant General
United States Army

Frank L. Rozelle, Jr.

Retired Executive Director
The Exposition Foundation

Peter C. Schultz
President
Heraeus Amersil, Inc.

Susan M. Soper '69
Features Editor
The Adanta Journal/Constitution

Judy Wood Talley '80

Manager - Olympic License Tags
Atlanta Committee Olympic
Games

Timothy P. Tassopoulos '81
Director - Field Operations
Chick-fil-A

Robert C. Watkins, Jr.
Vice President
Conveyors 8c Drives, Inc.

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Alumni Association
Board of Directors

Officers

O. K. Sheffield '53
President

Bernard Van der Lande '76
President-Elect

R. Alan Royalty '88
First Vice President

Donald R. Henry '83
Second Vice President

Gail Lynn '77
Secretary

Linda Sanders Scarborough '65
Parliamentarian

Directors

Lynn Hallford Banks '56
Teacher
Rockdale County School System

Robert L. Boggus '49
Retired
Piedmont Moulding Company

Martha Laird Bowen '61
Atlanta

Kevin D. Fitzpatrick '78

Attorney/Contract Administrator
Airline Pilots Association

Carol Morgan Flammer '89
Public Relations Manager
Zoo Atlanta

Scott T. Haight '89
Lead Underivriter

Liberty Mutual Insurance Group
Scottsdale, Arizona

Donald R. Henry '83
Vice President of Portfolio
Management
Compass Retail

William M. Hobbs '76

Self Employed/Personal Investments
Wells Beach, Maine

Brenda Kinser Johnson '75
Associate Broker/Owner
Taurus Properties
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Wayne M. Kise '69
Owner
Wayne M. Kise, C.RA.

Carol Lanier Larner '87
Assistant Treasurer Director,

Qualified Plan Assets
Cox Enterprises, Inc.

Gail Lynn '77
Vice President
NationsBank

Stephen E. Malone '73

First Vice President
Merrill Lynch

Bonnie Hargrove Morrison '70
Hartsville, South Carolina

Robert Alan Royalty '88
Senior Operations Officer
Citicorp North America, Inc.

Linda Sanders Scarborough '65
Technical Manager
AT&T

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O. K. Sheffield, Jr. '53 Bernard Van der Lande 76

Retired Vice President President

BankSouth Ashford International, Inc.

John L. Skelton,Jr. '77
Attorney

William Cebie Smith '64
Director of Alumni Relations

&' Annual Fund
Armstrong State College
Savannah, Georgia

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The Faculty

(Year of appointment in parentheses)

G. Malcolm Amerson (1968)
James Edward Oglethorpe

Professor of Biology
B.S., Berry College
M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University

Keith H. Aufderheide (1980)
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Wilmington College
Ph.D., Miami University

Keith E. Baker (1983)

Director of Accounting Studies
B.S., Youngstown State University
M.A., University of Florida
C.P.A., Georgia

Charles L. Baube (1996)

Assistant Professor of Biology

B.A., Alfred University

M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University

Robert A. Blumenthal (1989)
Professor of Mathematics
B.A., University of Rochester
Ph.D., Washington University

James A. Bohart (1972)

Associate Professor of Music
B.S., M.M., Northern Illinois
University

William L. Brightman (1975)
Professor of English
A.B., Ph.D., University of
Washington

Anthonys. Caprio (1989)
Provost and Professor
B.A., Wesleyan University
M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University

Ronald L. Carlisle (1985)
Professor of Computer Science

and Mathematics
Director of Computer Services
B.A., Emory University
M.A., Atlanta University
Ph.D., Emory University

Barbara R. Clark (1971)
Professor of English
B.A., Georgia State University
M.A., University of Kansas
M.P.A., Georgia State University
Ph.D., University of Georgia
C.P.A., Georgia

John A. Cramer (1980)
Professor of Physics
B.S., Wheaton College
M.A., Ohio University
Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Roberta K. Deppe (1996)

Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., University of Northern

Iowa
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

Ann Lee Hall (1996)

Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., Georgia State
University

Timothy H. Hand (1990)

Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.S., Ph.D., McGill University

Bruce W. Hetherington (1980)
Professor of Economics
B.B.A. Madison College
M.A., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic
Institute

Raymond J. Kaiser (1986)

Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Notre Dame
M.S., Ph.D., Louisiana State
University

Nancy H. Kerr (1983)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., Stanford University
Ph.D., Cornell University

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Charlotte Lee Knippenberg '82
(1990)
Director of the Theatre Program
B.A., Oglethorpe University
M.F.A., University of Georgia

Joseph M. Knippenberg (1985)
Associate Professor of Politics
B.A., James Madison College of

Michigan State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of

Toronto

John B. Knott, III (1971)
Executive Vice President
A.B., University of North

Carolina
M.Div., Duke University
Ph.D., Emory University

Robin M. Le Blanc (1994)
Assistant Professor of Politics
B.A., Berry College
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

Jay Lutz (1988)

Associate Professor of French
Manning M. Pattillo Professor of

Liberal Arts
B.A. Antioch University
M.A., Ph.D., Yale University

Alexander M. Martin (1993)
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., Cornell University
M.A., Columbia University
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Michael F. McClure (1993)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., M.A., Humboldt State

University
Ph.D., University of Michigan

Douglas McFarland (1992)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Pomona College
M.A., San Francisco State

University
Ph.D., University of California,

Berkeley

Mary M. Middleton (1988)

Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., M.S., University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Gary T. Nelson (1996)

Associate Professor of Education
B.S., M.Ed., University of Georgia
Ph.D., Georgia State University

Philip J. Neujahr (1973)
Professor of Philosophy
B.A. Stanford University
M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University

Lloyd Nick (1984)

Director of Art Programs

Director of the Oglethorpe University

Museum
B.F.A., Hunter College
M.F.A., University of Pennsylvania

Ken Nishimura (1964)
Professor of Philosophy
A.B., Pasadena College
M.Div., Asbury Theological

Seminary
Ph.D., Emory University

Caroline R. Noyes (1995)

Assistant Professor of Psychology
A.B., Randolph-Macon Woman's

College
MA., Ph.D., University of Georgia

John D. Orme (1983)
Professor of Politics
B.A., University of Oregon
M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University

Viviana R Plotnik (1994)

Assistant Professor of Spanish
Licenciatura, Universidad de

Belgrano, Argentina
M.A., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., New York University

W. Irwin Ray (1986)

Director of Musical Activities
B.M., Samford University
M.C.M., D.M.A., Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary

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Michael K. Rulison (1982)
Professor of Physics
B.S., University of Illinois
M.S., Ph.D., University of
Georgia

John A. Ryland(1985)
Librarian
B.A., M.A., Florida State

University
Bibliotekarseksamen, Royal

School of Librarianship-

Copenhagen

Daniel L. Schadler (1975)
Professor of Biology
A.B., Thomas More College
M.S., Ph.D., Cornell University

William C. Schulz, 111(1992)
Assistant Professor of Business

Administration
B.A., New College of the

University of South Florida
M.A., Indiana University
Ph.D., University of Georgia

William O. Shropshire (1979)
Callaway Professor of Economics
B.A., Washington and Lee

University
Ph.D., Duke University

W. Bradford Smith (1994)
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., University of Michigan
Ph.D., Emory University

Robert Steen (1995)

Assistant Professor of Japanese

B.A., Oberlin College

M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University

Brad L. Stone (1982)
Professor of Sociology
B.S., M.S., Brigham Young

University
Ph.D., University of Illinois

William F. Straley (1990)

Associate Professor of Business

Administration
B.S., M.S., M.B.A., Georgia State

University
Ph.D., Auburn University

LindaJ. Taylor (1975)
Professor of English
A.B., Cornell University
Ph.D., Brown University

David N. Thomas (1968)

Professor of History

A.B., Coker College

M.A., Ph.D., University of North
Carolina

D.H., Francis Marion College
Philip D. Tiu (1995)

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

B.S., University of San Carlos -
Philippines

A.M., Ph.D., Dartmouth College

J. Dean Tucker (1988)

Associate Professor of Business

Administration and Economics
Mack A. Rikard Chair in Business

Administration and Economics
B.S., M.A., Ohio State University
Ph.D., Michigan State University

James M. Turner (1995)

Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., University of Georgia
Ph.D., Georgia State University

Vienna Kern Volante (1987)
Associate Professor of Education
Vera A. Milner Professor of

Elementary Education
B.A., University of North

Carolina
M.A., East Tennessee State

University
Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Victoria L. Weiss (1977)
Professor of English
B.A., St. Norbert College
M.A., Ph.D., Lehigh University

Jason M. Wirth (1994)

Assistant Professor of Philosophy
B.A., College of the Holy Cross
M.A., Villanova University
Ph.D., State University of New
York

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Monte W. Wolf (1978)
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

Alan N. Woolfolk (1989)

Associate Professor of Sociology
B.S., M.A., University of

Pennsylvania
M.S., University of Oregon
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Professors Emeriti

Thomas W. Chandler (1961)
Librarian Emeritus
B.A., M.Ln., Emory University

Charlton H.Jones (1974)
Professor Emeritus of Business

Administration
B.S., University of Illinois
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of

Michigan

Philip F. Palmer (1964)

Professor Emeritus of Political

Studies
A.B., M.A., University of

New Hampshire

T. LavonTalley(1968)

Professor Emeritus of Education
B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Auburn
University

J. Brien Key (1965)

Professor Emeritus of History
A.B., Birmingham-Southern

College
M.A., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins

University

James R. Miles (1950)

Professor Emeritus of Business

Administration
A.B., B.S., University of Alabama
M.B.A., Ohio State University

Henry S. Miller (1974)

Professor Emeritus of Economics
A.B., M.A., Ph.D., Columbia
University

Louise M. Valine (1978)

Professor Emerita of Education
B.S., University of Houston
M.Ed., University of Georgia
Ed.D., Auburn University

Martha H. Vardeman (1966)
Professor Emerita of Sociology
B.S., M.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Alabama

George F. Wheeler (1953)
Professor Emeritus of Physics
A.B., Ohio State University
M.A., California Institute
of Technology

David K. Mosher (1972)

Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
B.A., Harvard University
B.S.A.E., Ph.D., Georgia Institute
of Technology

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Administration

(Year of appointment in parentheses)

Donald S. Stanton (1988)
President

A.B., Western Maryland College
M.Div., Wesley Seminary
M.A., The American University
Ed.D., University of Virginia
L.H.D., Columbia College
LL.D., Western Maryland College
Litt.D., Albion College

Robert J. Buccino (1995)

Vice President for Advancement
B.A., M.A., Fairfield University

Anthony S. Caprio (1989)
Provost

B.A., Wesleyan University
M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University

Donald R. Moore (1986)

Vice President for Student Affairs/

Dean of Community Life
B.A., Emory University
J.D., Emory University School of

Law

Manning M. Pattillo, Jr. (1975)
Honorary Chancellor
B.A., University of the South
A.M., Ph.D., University of

Chicago
LL.D., LeMoyne 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
D.C.L., University of the South
LL.D., Oglethorpe University

Paul L. Dillingham (1984)
Assistant to the President
B.S., University of Kentucky

John B. Knott, III (1971)
Executive Vice President
A.B., University of North

Carolina
M.Div., Duke University
Ph.D., Emory University

John A. Thames (1977)
Dean of University College
B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.A., Columbia University
Ed.D., University of Southern
California

Eleanor O. Burgin (1991)

Administrative Assistant to the
President

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Academic Affairs

Anthony S. Caprio
Provost

Gale Fox Barnett

Director of Urban Leadership
Program

Jack M. Berkshire
Director of Athletics

Paul Stephen Hudson 72
Registrar

Mary Kay Jennings

Learning Disabilities Coordinator

Uoyd Nick

Museum Director

John A. Ryland
Librarian

Linda J. Taylor

Director of Fresh Focus Program
Director of Academic Resource
Center

Victoria L. Weiss

Director of Core Curriculum

Deborah J. Dejuan

Library Assistant - Circulation

Kathleen C. Guy

Museum Associate

Nora L. Krebs

Office Manager - Faculty Services

Stephanie L. Phillips '90

Library Assistant - Circulation

Penelope M. Rose '65

Library Assistant - Periodicals

George G. Stewart
Reference Librarian

David A. Stockton
Catalog Librarian

Pamela G. Tubesing

Administrative Assistant to the
Provost

Rhonda Z. Walls
Associate Registrar

Christen R. Warner '92

Library Assistant - Acquisitions

Donna E. Whitehead

Audio -visual Coordinator

Admission and Financial Aid

John B. Knott, III

Executive Vice President

Dennis T. Matthews

Associate Dean of Enrollment
Management

Pamela S. Beaird '83

Director of Financial Aid

Linda M. Bartell

Associate Director of Admission

Andy P. Geeter '89

Associate Director of Admission

Patrick N. Bonones

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Eric T. Dumbleton

Admission Counselor

Troy A. Dwyer '94
Admission Counselor

David R. Graves

Admission Counselor

Barbara B. Henry '85

Assistant Director for Graduate
Admission

Meredith M. Kemp '95

Financial Aid Counselor

Debby B. Kirby

Assistant to the Associate Dean

Meredith A. Mabry '94

Admission Counselor

Leigh D. Maloy

Assistant to the Associate Dean

Debby M. Schuliger

Assistant to the Associate Dean

Christa L. Winsness '92
Financial Aid Coordinator

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Advancement

Robert J. Buccino

Vice President for Advancement

Mary Kay Murphy

Associate Vice President for
Development

Robert M. Hill

Director of Public Relations

Van A. Kapeghian

Director of Development Research,
Records, and Computer Services

Melissa Svitek

Director of Media Relations

Amy D. Zickus '94

Director of Alumni Activities and
Assistant Director of Annual Fund

Sonia F. Anderson

Secretary for Development Research,
Records, and Computer Services

Harold C. Doster

Director of Planned Giving

Alisa R. Kondas

Secretary for Advancement

Geraldine G. McVaney
Secretary for Advancement

Monique Mitchell

Office Manager for Public Relations

Sharon R. Rabb

Campaign Coordinator

Ann M. Fitzgibbons

Administrative Assistant to the Vice
President for Advancement

Athletics and Physical Fitness

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Anthony S. Caprio
Provost

Jack M. Berkshire
Director of Athletics
Head Men 's Basketball Coach

Beth D. Elbon

Head Women 's Basketball Coach

James C. Owen

Associate Basketball Coach
Intramural Director

William C. Popp

Head Baseball Coach

Steve Stepp
Head Trainer

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Patricia R. Elsey
Office Manager

Meredyth Grenier
Volleyball Coach

Michael F. Lochstampfor
Head Men 's Soccer Coach

J. Dunn Neugebauer
Head Tennis Coach
Sports Information Director

Robert L. linger

Head Cross Country and Track
Coach

Todd Yelton

Head Women 's Soccer Coach

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Business Affairs

John B. Knott, III

Executive Vice President

Adrina G. Richard

Director of Auxiliary Services

Linda W. Bucki '79

Associate Dean for Administration

Carrie Lee Hall

Administrative Assistant to the
Executive Vice President and
to the Associate Dean for
Administration

Charles M. Wingo
Manager, Bookstore

Sheryl D. Murphy

Assistant Manager, Bookstore

Richard L. Bemis, Sr.

Director of the Physical Plant

Janice C. Gilmore

Director of the Business Office

Hilda G. Nix

Accounts Payable and Payroll
Supervisor

Vivian D. Marshall

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Janet H. Maddox

Director of Institutional Research

Jewel R. Bolen

Director of Data Processing

John P. Toole, Jr.

Director of Network Resources

Virginia R. Tomlinson
Network Technician

Sandra K. Howard

University Receptionist

Community Life/Student Affairs

Donald R. Moore

Vice President for Student Affairs
and Dean of Community Life

Marshall R. Nason

Associate Dean of Community Life
and Director of Student Center

Andy A. Altizer

Assistant Dean of Community Life
and Director of Housing

Patsy A. Bradley

University Nurse

Katherine K. Nobles

Director of Career Services

Elizabeth B. Ryland

Psychologist

Janelle W. Smith

Administrative Assistant to the Vice
President

M. Elizabeth Nissley

Secretary for the Student Center

C. Harold Johnson
Director of Security

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John A. Thames Cynthia L. Mascioli
Dean of University College Office Manager

Carl I. Pirkle, Jr. Heather M. Mikos

Associate Dean of University College Registration Coordinator

Arlis D. Head '83

Associate Dean of University College

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Institutional Affiliations and
t Memberships

American Council on Education

Association of American Colleges and Universities

Association of Governing Boards

Association of Private Colleges and Universities in Georgia

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

College Board

Council for Advancement and Support of Education

Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences

DeKalb Chamber of Commerce

Georgia Association of Colleges

Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges

Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium

National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

National Collegiate Athletic Association

National Institute of Independent Colleges and Universities

Southeastern Library Network

Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

University Center in Georgia

University members hold affiliations and memberships in the following
professional organizatioris:

American Accounting Association

American Association for the Advancement of Core Curriculum

American Association for the Advancement of Science

American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers

American Association of Higher Education

American Association of Museums

American Association of Physics Teachers

American Association of Teachers of French

American Association of University Administrators

American Association of University Professors

American Association of University Women

American Astronomical Society

American Chemical Society

American Choral Directors Association

American Choral Foundation

American Economics Association

American Educational Research Association

American Guild of Organists

American Historical Association

American Institute of Biological Sciences

American Institute of Certified Planners

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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American Library Association

American Mathematical Society

American Museum of Natural History

American Philosophical Society

American Physical Society

American Phytopathological Society

American Planning Association

American Political Science Association

American Psychological Society

American Scientific Affiliation

American Sociological Association

Association for Computing Machinery

Association for Institutional Research

Association for Student Judicial Affairs

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Association for the Sociology of Religion

Association of Fraternity Advisors

Association of General and Liberal Studies

Association of Georgia Housing Officers

Association of Heads of Departments of Psychology

Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement

Association on Higher Education and Disability

Association Sauver les Documents en Peril des Bibliotheques Frangais

Atlanta Historical Society

Adanta History Center

Atlanta Press Club, Inc.

Chamblee Area Business and Professional Coalition

College and University Personnel Association

College Art Association

College Music Society

College Reading Association

College Sports Information Directors of America

Conductor's Guild

Council for Adult and Experiential Learning

Council of Undergraduate Psychology Programs

Council on Undergraduate Research

Decision Science Institute

Direct Marketing Association

Economic History Association

Educational and Institutional Cooperative Services

Entomological Society of America

European Behavioral Pharmacology Society

Financial Executives Institute

Food Distribution Research Society

Foreign Language Association of Georgia

Georgia Academy of Science

Georgia Association for Institutional Research Planning, Assessment, and Quality

Georgia Association of Accounting Instructors

Georgia Association of Campus Law Enforcement

Georgia Association of College Stores

Georgia Association of Colleges of Teacher Education

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Georgia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers

Georgia Association of Disability Service Providers in Higher Education

Georgia Association of International Educators

Georgia Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement

Georgia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Georgia Association of Teacher Educators

Georgia Association on Young Children

Georgia Chrysanthemum Society

Georgia College Personnel Association

Georgia College Placement Association

Georgia Council International Reading Association

Georgia Council of Teachers of English

Georgia Educational Research Association

Georgia Historical Society

Georgia Honors Council

Georgia Middle School Association

Georgia Music Educators Association

Georgia Philosophical Society

Georgia Planned Giving Council

Georgia Professors of Middle Level Education

Georgia Professors of Reading

Georgia Residence Hall Association

Georgia Shell Club

Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants

Georgia Sociological Association

Georgia Theatre Conference

International Association of Campus Law Enforcement

International Association of University Presidents

International Federation of Choral Music

International Reading Association

International Society of Plant Pathology

International Studies Association

International Time Capsule Society

Japan-America Society of Georgia

Kagawa Society

Mathematical Association of America

Medieval Academy of America

Modern Language Association of America

Music Educators National Conference

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

National Association for the Education of Young Children

National Association of Academic Affairs Administrators

National Association of Advisers for the Health Professions

National Association of Basketball Coaches

National Association of Campus Activities

National Association of College Admission Counselors

National Association of College and University Business Officers

National Association of College Auxiliary Services

National Association of College Stores

National Association of Colleges and Employers

National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics

National Association of Educational Buyers

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National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences

National Association of Scholars

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators

National Childhood Education Association

National Council of Teachers of English

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

National Education Association

National Middle School Association

National Reading Conference

National Science Teachers Association

National Society for Experiential Education

National Society of Fund Raising Executives

National Systems Programmers Association

Nonprofit Resource Center

North Georgia Museum Educators

Organ Historical Society

Psychonomic Society

Sigma Xi (Scientific Research) Society

Society for College and University Planning

Society for Developmental Biology

Society for Greek Political Thought

Society for Human Resource Management

Society for Neuroscience

Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study

Society for the Scientific Study of Religion

South Atlantic Modern Language Association

Southeastern Association of Housing Officers

Southeastern Psychological Association

Southeastern Theatre Conference

Southern Agricultural Economics Association

Southern Association for College Student Affairs

Southern Association for Institutional Research

Southern Association of Institutional Researchers

Southern Association of College Admission Counselors

Southern Association of College Auxiliary Services

Southern Association of College and University Business Officers

Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Southern Business Administration Association

Southern College Placement Association

Southern Early Childhood Association

Southern Economic Association

Southern Historical Association

Southern Marketing Association

Southern Political Science Association

Southern Society for Philosophy and Psychology

Southern Sociological Society

The Federalist Society

The Tennyson Society

University Risk Management and Insurance Association

U.S. Chess Federation

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Atlanta, Georgia 30319-2797

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Directions to Campus

From I -85:

Take Exit 31 , North Druid Hills Road.
Go north about 2 miles to Peachtree
Road and turn right (north). Go about
1 mile on Peachtree. Oglethorpe is
on the left.

From 1-285:

Take Exit 23, Peachtree Industrial
Blvd., and go south about 4 miles.
The campus is on the right. Or. take
Exit 21 . Ashford-Dunwoody Road,
and go south to the end. Turn right
on Peachtree Road. Campus is on
the right.

Legend for Campus l\/lap

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2.
3.

4. Crypt of CIvlllzaton

5. Goodman Hall

6. Tnw Residence Hall

7. Philip Weltner Library
8.
9.

10.

11. Emerson Student Center 21. President's Home

12. Dining Hail 22. Greek Row

13. Swimming Pool 23. Selgakuin Scliool

14. New Residence Hall 24. iyack

15. Jacobs Residence Hall 25. Tennis Courts

16. Alumni ResMence Hall 26. Dorough Field

17. Tnjstee Residence Hall 27. Schmidt Center

18. Dempsey Residence Hail 28. Anderson Fiekl

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Soccer Field

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Index

Academic Advising 68

Academic Regulations 67

Academic Resource Center 98

Access to Records 75

Administration 216

Advanced Placement Credit 30

Alumni Assn. Board of Directors 210
Application for Admission-
Graduate 100

Application for Admission-
Undergraduate 23

Artist-in-Residence 108

Athletics 57

Auditing Courses 71

Board of Trustees 205

Calendar 4

Campus Facilities 17

Career Planning 60

Class Attendance 69

CLEP 27

Commencement Exercises 72

Community Life 53

Cooperative Education 59

Core Curriculum 77

Counseling 60

Course of Study Descriptions

Accounting 172

Allied Health Studies 144

American Studies 88

Art 108

Biology 144

Business Administration 175

Business Administration and

Behavioral Science 89

Business Administration and

Computer Science 90

Chemistry 147

Communications Ill

Computer Science 180

Economics 182

Education, Early Childhood 189

Education, Graduate 195

Education, Middle Grades 189

Education, Secondary 190

Engineering 150

English 113

Foreign Language 117

History 134

Honors 81

Individually Planned Major 95

Interdisciplinary Majors 88

International Studies 91, 137

Mathematics 152

Mathematics and Computer

Science 94

Medical Technology 155

Music 122

Philosophy 124

Physical Fitness 57

Physics 156

Politics 138

Prelaw Studies 142

Pre-medical Studies 159

Pre-seminary Studies 128

Psychology 162

Social Work 167

Sociology 166

Theatre 128

Writing 129

Credit by Examination 27

Cross Registration 68

Curriculum, Organization 77

Dean's List 71

Degrees 73

Degrees With Honors 73

Discriminatory Harassment

Policy 55

Drop/ Add 49

Dual Degree Programs Ill, 150

Emerson Student Center 19

Evening School Fees 49

Expenses 49

Faculty 212

Faith Hall 20

Fees and Costs 47

Field House 20

Financial Assistance 33

Fraternities and Sororities 57

Fresh Focus 97

Good Standing 72

Goodman Hall 20

Goslin Hall 20

Grades 69

Graduate Studies in Education .... 195

Graduation Exercises 72, 199

Graduation Requirements-
Graduate Program in

Education 195

Graduation Requirements-
Undergraduate-Day 71

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Graduation Requirements-
Undergraduate-Evening 102

Greek Organizations 57

Handicapped Access 18

Health Services 61

Hearst Hall 19

History of Oglethorpe 13

Honor Code 75

Honors and Awards 62

Honors Program 81

Housing 61

Institutional Affiliations 221

International Baccalaureate

Credit 27

International Exchange

Partnerships 96

International Students 27

Internships and Co-operative

Education 59

Joint Enrollment 28

Latin Academic Honors 73

Learning Disabilities Resource

Center 60

Library (Lowry Hall) 18

Lupton Hall 19

Major Programs 86

Mathematics Proficiency

Requirement 71

Meals 61

Minor Programs 87

Museum 18

Non-Credit Courses 102

Non-Degree Program 102

Non-Traditional Students 28

Normal Academic Load 74

The O Book 62

Oglethorpe Student Association.... 56

Orientation 54

Part-Time Fees 49

Placement Center 60

President's Advisory Council 208

Probation and Dismissal 72

Professional Option 159

Refund Policy 50

Registration 68

Residence Halls 20

Residency Requirement 26, 71

Scholarships 40

Second Baccalaureate Degree 73

Semester System 74

Sexual Harassment Policy 55

Special Students 28

Student Organizations 56

Study Abroad 96

Teacher Education Program 188

Tradition, Purpose, and Goals 8

Traer Hall 20

Transfer Students 26

Transient Students 28

Tutoring (ARC) 60

University Center in Georgia 68

University College 99

Urban Leadership Program 95

Withdrawal from a Course 49, 74

Withdrawal from the

University 49, 75

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4484 Peach tree Road, N.E.
Adanta, Georgia 30319

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Atlanta, Georgia 30319

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