university college ndergraduate and Graduate Bulletin 2003-2005 OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY Distinctive Programs for Working Adults Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from Lyrasis Members and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/universitycolleg0305ogle 3*//- o S? &6? o v L e i\ s I t Y ^ LEGE <5^ OGLE U N I V 2003-2005 BULLETIN 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. 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 published by the Office of the University College, Oglethorpe University. The information included in it is accurate for the 2003-2005 academic years as of the date of publication, 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 2003-2005 academic years. Final responsibility for selecting and scheduling courses and satisfactorily completing curriculum requirements rests with the student. 1 Directory of Correspondence Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road. (404) 261-1441 General College Policy: N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30319-2797 Academic Policy: Admission: Alumni Relations: Campus Safety: Financial Aid/Scholarships: Financial Information: Public Information and Public Relations: Student Records / Transcripts: University College Administration: Larry D. Large President Christopher Ames Provost David Rhodes Vice President of Enrollment Kelei Sabatino Director of Alumni Relations Rus Drew Assistance Dean of Student Affairs and Director of Campus Safety Patrick N. Bonones Director of Financial Aid James T. Hakes Vice President of Business and Finance Connie Pendley Director of the Business Office Rebecca Whicker Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations Susan Bacher Registrar Karen S. Carter Director of University College Joshua M. Waller '03 Associate Director of University College Tonia Minor Assistant Director of University College Gina Laney Academic Advisor Nathalie Mesadieu '03 University College Operations Coordinator Kay Hawkins Graduate Administrative Coordinator University College Council: Robert A. Blumenthal Chair and Faculty Coordinator Christopher Ames Christian Benton William Brightman Anne Rosenthal Bradford Smith William Straley University Relations: Victoria L. Weiss Vice President for University Relations Visitors Oglethorpe University welcomes visitors to the campus throughout the year. To ensure seeing a particular staff or faculty member, visitors are urged to make an appointment in advance. The University College office is open Monday - Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Other Univer- sity administrative offices are open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Reg- istrar, Business and Financial Aid Offices are also available to students on desig- nated evenings during registration periods. All University offices close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday during the summer. The telephone number for admission to University College's undergraduate and graduate degree program is (404) 364-8383. The University College e-mail address is universitycollege@facstaff.oglethorpe.edu All other University offices can be reached by calling the switchboard at (404) 261-1441. Information about University College programs can be found on the Oglethorpe University website at www.oglethorpe.edu/uc. Table of Contents Directory of Correspondence 2 Visitors 3 Table of Contents 4 University College Undergraduate Calender 5 History 13 Presidents of the University 16 Campus Facilities 17 Tuition 8c Costs 25 Community Life 29 Educational Enrichment 33 Financial Assistance 37 University College Admission 43 Academic Regulations and Policies 49 Undergraduate Programs of Study 59 Disciplines And Majors 62 Minors 70 Course Descriptions 73 Graduate Programs 99 Glossary of Oglethorpe Terms and Historical References 117 University College 2003-2006 Calendar Fall 2003 Accelerated Session 1 Mon Sept 1 Tues Sept 2 Wed Sept 3 Thurs Sept 4 Fri Sept 5 Sat Sept 6 Mon Sept 8 Tues Sept 9 Fri Oct 3 Sat Oct 18 Tues Oct 21 Wed Oct 22 Accelerated Session 2 Sat Oct 25 Mon Oct 27 Tues Oct 28 Wed Oct 29 Thurs Oct 30 Fri Oct 31 Mon Nov 3 Wed-Sat Nov 26 - 29 Mon Dec 1 Mon Dec 1 Sat Dec 13 Wed Dec 17 Thurs Dec 18 Labor Day Holiday First day of Tues/Thurs classes First day of Mon/Wed classes Drop/ Add, Session 1 registration, and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 12KM) pjn. 75% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline at 12:00 p.m. First day of Sat classes 50% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline at 12:00 p.m. 25% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline at 12:00 p.m. Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Final Exam for Sat classes Final Exams for Tues/Thurs classes Final Exams for Mon/Wed classes First d^y of Sat classes Firsi day of Mon/Wed classes First day of Tues/Thurs classes Drop/ Add, Session 2 registration, and 100% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 75% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 50% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 25% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Holiday Session 3 and Session 4 internship documents due to Career Services Office Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Final Exams for Sat classes Final Exams for Mon/Wed classes Final Exams for Tues/Thurs classes Spring 2004 Accelerated Session 3 Sat Jan 10 Mon Jan 12 Tues Jan 13 Wed Jan 14 Thurs Jan 15 Fri Jan 16 Sat Jan 17 Mon Jan 19 Tues Jan 20 Fri Feb 13 Sat Feb 28 Tues Mar 2 Wed Mar 3 Acceleratec 1 Session 4 Sat Mar 6 Mon Mar 8 Tues Mar 9 Wed MarlO Thurs Mar 11 Fri Mar 12 Mon Mar 15 Mon - Sat Marl5-Mar20 Mon Apr 5 Th Apr 15 Sat Apr 24 Mon May 3 Tues May 4 Sat May 8 First day of Sat classes First day of Mon/Wed classes First day of Tues/Thurs classes Drop/ Add, Session 3 registration, and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 75% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline at 12:00 p.m. 50% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline at 12:00 p.m No Sat classes Martin Luther Kingjr. Holiday 25% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline at 12:00 p.m. Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Final Exams for Saturday classes Final Exams for Tues/Thurs classes Final Exams for Mon/Wed classes First day of Saturday classes First day of Mon/Wed classes First day of Tues/Thurs classes Drop/ Add, Session 4 registration, and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 75% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 50% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 25% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. UC Spring Break Session 5 and Session 6 internship documents due to Career Services Office Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Final Exams for Saturday classes Final Exams for Mon/Wed classes Final Exams for Tues/Thurs classes Commencement Summer 2004 Accelerated Session 5 Mon Tues Wed May 10 May 11 May 12 First day of Mon/Wed classes First day of Tues/Thurs classes Drop/ Add, Session 5 registration, and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. Thurs May 13 Fri May 14 Sat May 15 Mon May 17 Mon May 31 Fri June 11 Sat June 26 Tues June 29 Wed June 30 Accelerated Session 6 Mon July 5 Tues July 6 Wed July 7 Thurs JulyS Fri July 9 Sat Mon July 10 July 12 Tues July 13 Mon July 26 Fri Aug 6 Sat Tues Wed Aug 21 Aug 24 Aug 25 Fall 2004 Accelerated Session 1 Sat Mon Tues Wed Aug 28 Aug 30 Aug 31 Septl Thurs Sept 2 Fri Sept 3 Sat Mon Tues Sept 4 Sept 6 Sept 7 75% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 50% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. First day of Sat classes 25% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. Memorial Day Holiday Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Final Exams for Sat classes Final Exams for Tues/Thurs classes Final Exams for Mon/Wed classes July 4 th Holiday First day of classes for Tues/Thurs classes First day of classes for Mon/Wed classes Drop/ Add, Session 6 registration, and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 75% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. First day of classes for Sat classes 50% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 25% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. Session 1 and Session 2 internship documents due to Career Services Office Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Final Exams for Sat classes Final Exams for Tues/Thurs classes Final Exams for Mon/Wed classes First day of Sat classes First day of Mon/Wed classes First day of Tues/Thurs classes Drop/ Add, Session 1 registration, and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 75% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 50% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. No Saturday classes Labor Day Holiday 25% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 7 Fri Octl Sat Oct 16 Tues Oct 19 Wed Oct 20 Accelerate d Session 2 Sat Oct 23 Mon Oct 25 Tues Oct 26 Wed Oct 27 Thurs Oct 28 Fri Oct 29 Tues Nov 2 Wed -Sat Nov 24 Mon Nov 29 Mon Dec 6 Sat Dec 11 Wed Dec 15 Thurs Dec 16 Spring 2005 Accelerated Session 3 Sat Jan 8 Mon Jan 10 Tues Jan 11 Wed Jan 12 Thurs Jan 13 Fri Jan 14 Sat Jan 15 Mon Jan 17 Tues Jan 18 Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Final Exams for Sat classes Final Exams for Tues/Thursday Final Exams for Mon/Wed classes First day of Sat classes First day of Mon/Wed classes First day of Tues/Thurs classes Drop/ Add, Session 2 registration, and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 75% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 50% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 25% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. Nov 27 Thanksgiving Holidays Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Session 3 and Session 4 internship docu- ments due to Career Services Office Final Exams for Sat classes Final Exams for Mon/Wed classes Final Exams for Tues/Thurs classes Fri Feb 11 Sat Feb 26 Tues Marl Wed Mar 2 First day of Sat classes First day of Mon/Wed classes First day of Tues/Thurs classes Drop/ Add, Session 3 registration and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 75% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 50% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. No classes Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday 25% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Final Exam for Saturday classes Final Exam for Tues/Thurs classes Final Exam for Mon/Wed classes Accelerated Session 4 Sat Mar 5 Mon Mar 7 Tues Mar 8 Wed Mar 9 Thurs MarlO Fri Mar 11 Mon March 14 Mon - Sat Marl4-Marl9 Mon Apr 4 Fri Apr 15 Sat Apr 23 Mon May 2 Tues May 3 Sat May 7 First day of Sat classes First day of Mon/Wed classes First day of Tues/Thurs classes Drop/ Add, Session 4 registration, and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 75% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 50% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 25% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. UC Spring Break Session 5 and Session 6 internship documents due to Career Services Office Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Final Exam for Sat classes Final Exam for Mon/Wed classes Final Exam for Tues/Thurs classes Commencement Summer 2005 Accelerated Session 5 Mon May 9 Tues May 10 Wed May 11 Thurs May 12 Fri May 13 Sat May 14 Mon May 16 Mon May 30 Fri JunlO Sat Jun25 Tues Jun28 Wed Jun29 Accelerated Session 6 Tues Wed Thurs Fri July 5 July 6 July 7 JulyS First day of Mon/Wed classes First day of Tues/Thurs classes Drop/ Add, Session 5 registration, and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 75% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 50% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. First day of Sat classes 25% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. Memorial Day Holiday Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Final Exams for Saturday classes Final Exams for Tues/Thurs classes Final Exams for Mon/Wed classes First day of Tues/Thurs classes First day of Mon/Wed classes Drop/ Add, Session 6 registration, and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 75% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. Sat Mon July 9 July 11 Tues July 12 Mon July 25 Fri Aug 5 Sat Tues Wed Aug 20 Aug 23 Aug 24 Fall 2005 Accelerated Session 1 Sat Mon Tues Wed Aug 27 Aug 29 Aug 30 Aug 31 Thurs Septl Fri Sept 2 Sat Mon Tues Sept 3 Sept 5 Sept 6 First day of Sat classes 50% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 25% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. Session 1 and Session 2 internship documents due to Career Services Office Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Final Exams for Sat classes Final Exams for Tues/Thurs classes Final Exams for Mon/Wed classes Fri Sept 30 Sat Oct 15 Tues Oct 18 Wed Oct 19 Accelerated Session 2 Sat Oct 22 Mon Oct 24 Tues Oct 25 Wed Oct 26 Thurs Oct 27 Fri Oct 28 Mon Oct 31 Wed- Sat Nov23-Nov26 Mon Nov 28 Mon Dec 5 First day of Sat classes First day of Mon/Wed classes First day of Tues/Thurs classes Drop/ Add, Session 1 registration, and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 75% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 50% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. No Sat classes Labor Day Holiday 25% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Final Exams for Sat classes Final Exams for Tues/Thurs classes Final Exams for Mon/Wed classes First day of Sat classes First day of Mon/Wed classes First day of Tues/Thurs classes Drop/ Add, Session 2 registration, and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 75% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 50% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12300 pm 25% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12.-00p.rn. Thanksgiving Holidays Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Session 3 and Session 4 internship documents due to Career Services Office 10 Sat Dec 10 Wed Dec 14 Thurs Dec 15 Spring 2006 Accelerated Session 3 Sat Jan 7 Mon Jan 9 Tues Jan 10 Wed Jan 11 Thurs Jan 12 Fri Jan 13 Sat Jan 14 Mon Jan 16 Tues Jan 17 Final Exams for Sat classes Final Exams for Mon/Wed classes Final Exams for Tues/Thurs classes Fri Feb 10 Sat Feb 25 Tues Feb 28 Wed Marl Accelerate* 1 Session 4 Mon Mar 6 Tues Mar 7 Wed Mar 8 Thurs Mar 9 Fri MarlO Sat Mar 11 Mon Mar 20 Mon - Sat Mar 20- Mon Apr3 Tues Apr 25 Sat Apr 29 Mon May 1 Tues May 2 Sat May 13 First day of Sat classes First day of Mon/Wed classes First day of Tues/Thurs classes Drop/ Add, Session 3 registration, and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 1200 pm. 75% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 50% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. No Sat classes Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday 25% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Final Exams for Sat classes Final Exams for Tues/Thurs classes Final Exams for Mon/Wed classes First day of Mon/Wed classes First day of Tues/Thurs classes Drop/ Add, Session 4 registration, and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 12.*00pm. 75% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 50% Refund- Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12KH)p.m. First day of Sat classes 25% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. Mar 25 UC Spring Break Session 5 and Session 6 internship documents due to Career Services Office Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Final Exams for Sat classes Final Exams for Mon/Wed classes Final Exams for Tues/Thurs classes Commencement 1 1 Summer 2006 Accelerated Session 5 Mon Tues Wed May 15 May 16 May 17 Thurs May 18 Fri May 19 Sat Mon May 20 May 22 Mon Mon May 29 Junl9 Sat Tues Wed Thurs Julyl July 4 July 5 July 6 Accelerated Session 6 Sat Mon Tues Wed July 8 July 10 July 11 July 12 Thurs July 13 Fri July 14 Mon July 17 Mon July 24 Thurs Aug 10 Sat Mon Tues Aug 19 Aug 28 Aug 29 First day of Mon/Wed classes First day of Tues/Thurs classes Drop/ Add, Session 5 registration, and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 75% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 50% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. First day of Sat classes 25% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. Memorial Day Holiday Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Final Exams for Sat classes July 4 th Holiday Final Exams for Mon/Wed classes Final Exams for Tues/Thurs classes First day of Sat classes First day of Mon/Wed classes First day of Tues/Thurs classes Drop/ Add, Session 6 registration and 100% Refund-Withdrawal deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 75% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 50% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. 25% Refund-Withdrawal Deadline ends at 12:00 p.m. Session 1 and Session 2 internship documents due to Career Services Office Last Day to Withdraw with "W" grade ends at 12:00 p.m. Final Exams for Sat classes Final Exams for Mon/Wed classes Final Exams for Tues/Thurs classes 12 History Old Oglethorpe University began in the early 1800s with a movement by Geor- gia Presbyterians to establish in their state an institution for the training of minis- ters. For generations, southern Presbyterian families had sent their sons to Princeton College in New Jersey, and the long distance traveled by stage or horseback sug- gested 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 Mid- way, a small community near Milledgeville, then the capital of Georgia. Throughout its antebellum existence the Oglethorpe curriculum consisted pri- marily of courses in Greek, Latin, classical literature, theology, and a surprising variety of natural sciences. 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 mathemat- ics 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 antebellum era was the poet, critic, and musician Sidney Lanier, who graduated in 1860. Lanier remained as a 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 stu- dents were soldiers, its endowment was lost in Confederate bonds, and its build- ings were used for barracks and hospitals. The school closed in 1862 and after- ward conducted classes irregularly at the Midway location. In 1870 the institution was briefly relocated in Georgia's postbellum capital of Atlanta, at the site of the present City Hall. Oglethorpe at this time produced several educational innova- tions and expanded its curriculum to business and law courses and offered 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 cornerstone 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 Oglethorpe's 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 inspired 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"), repli- cated the 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 Univer- sity nickname "Stormy Petrels" is unique in intercollegiate athletics. 14 Although Presbyterian congregations throughout the South contributed to the revival of Oglethorpe University, the school never reestablished a denominational 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 professional 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, Ten- nessee; 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 ap- proximately 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 be- came, 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 Univer- sity of the Air was a notable experiment, which lasted about five years, that broad- cast college credit courses on the air waves. Oglethorpe University was one of the first institutions to confer honorary doctorates on national figures in order to rec- ognize superior civic and scientific achievement. Among Oglethorpe's early honor- ary 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 of Scientific Ameri- can. This prototype for the modern time capsule was an effort to provide, for poster- ity, 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 in- volved one of the earliest efforts to develop a core curriculum, with 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 empha- sized characteristics it had always cultivated, notably 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 histori- cal identity of Oglethorpe University was so strong that in 1972 the original char- tered name was re-established. Oglethorpe continued toward its goals and in the 15 late 1960s began a facilities expansion program which created a new part of the campus, including a modern 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 Baccalau- reate [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 favorably in the Fiske Guide to Colleges, The Princeton Review Student Access Guide, Barron 's 300 Best Buys in College Education, National Review Col- lege 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 cosmo- politan; in a typical semester, Oglethorpe draws students from about 30 states and 30 foreign countries. The University has established outreach through its evening-week- end degree programs; teacher certification and a graduate program in education; a graduate program in business administration; and the Oglethorpe University Museum. The University is also home to the Georgia Shakespeare Festival. As Oglethorpe University enters the 21st century, it has demonstrated contin- ued leadership in the development and revision of its core curriculum, with 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 plans for controlled growth to about 1,500. Oglethorpe remains on the forefront of educational innovation, with a curriculum that features interactive learning. The University uses a variety of effective pedagogical techniques: perhaps most notable are the peer tutoring program, classroom learning that is actively connected to contemporary experience through internships and other op- portunities for experiential education, and a unique program in urban leadership that invites students to consider ways in which they can become community leaders for the future. Reflecting the contemporary growth of the city of Atlanta, Oglethorpe has recently developed a distinctive international dimension. Students at the Uni- versity may complement their campus programs with foreign studies at sister insti- tutions in Argentina, France, Germany, Monaco, the Netherlands, Japan, Russia, Mexico, and Ecuador. As Oglethorpe University continues to grow, academically and materially, it is ever mindful of its distinguished heritage and will still remain, in the affectionate words of poet and alumnus Sidney Lanier, a "college of the heart." Presidents of the University Carlyle Pollock Beman, 1836-1840 Donald Charles Agnew, 1958-1964 Samuel Kennedy Talmage, 1841-1865 George Seward, Acting, 1964-1965 William M. Cunningham, 1869-1870 Paul Rensselaer Beall, 1965-1967 David Wills, 1870-1872 Paul Kenneth Vonk, 1967-1975 Thornwell Jacobs, 1915-1943 Manning Mason Pattillo, Jr., 1975-1988 Philip Weltner, 1944-1953 Donald Sheldon Stanton, 1988-1999 James Whitney Bunting, 1953-1955 Larry Denton Large, 1999- Donald Wilson, 1956-1957 16 Campus Facilities Oglethorpe University's facilities are generally accessible to students with physical disabilities. 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 members or ad- ministrators with inaccessible offices are scheduled in accessible areas. Only three classrooms are not accessible. When appropriate, classes are reassigned to accomodate all students. Smoking is prohibited in all campus buildings at Oglethorpe University. This includes classrooms, offices, labs, meeting rooms, lounge areas, restrooms, corri- dors, stairwells, the Library, the Field House, the Schmidt Center, the Student Cen- ter, and any other interior spaces in buildings. Conant Performing Arts Center This new performing arts center, completed in 1997, is a four-story facility located adjacent to the Philip Weltner Library. It provides a permanent 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. Dorough Field House The Dorough Field House is the site of intercollegiate basketball and volleyball and large campus gatherings such as concerts and commencement exercises. 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. 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 the dining hall, the student association office, the student newspaper and yearbook offices, the radio station, the student post office, a lounge, television area, and a snack bar/ game room. The administrative offices of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Director of the Student Center, the Director of Residence Life, the Center for Counseling and Health Services, and the Director of Musical Activities are also located here. An outdoor swimming pool is adjacent to the building. 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. In 1997 it was again renovated to provide support services for students such as the Academic Resource Center, Career Services, the Learning Resources Center, the Oglethorpe Cafe, and a com- puter laboratory. Also located in the building are the University's Network Services Office and the administrative offices of University College, which offers accelerated degree programs for adult students. Goslin Hall Goslin Hall, named in honor of Dr. Roy N. Goslin, the late Professor Emeritus of Physics, was completed in 1971 and houses the Division of Natural Sciences. Lecture halls and laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics are located in the building. A new physics laboratory, made possible by a grant from the Olin Founda- tion, was opened in 1979. All laboratories were renovated in 1985 and again in 200 1 when major reconstruction was completed in the interior of the building with the assistance of the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation and other major founda- tions, as well as a bequest from Eugene W. Ivy '49. A computer laboratory is also available for student use. Hearst Hall Phoebe Hearst Hall was built in 1915 in the handsome neo-Gothic architecture that dominates the Oglethorpe campus. The building is named in honor of Phoebe Apperson Hearst, the mother of William Randolph Hearst, Sr. It was renovated in the fall of 1972 as a classroom and faculty office building. Most classes, with the exception of science and mathematics, are held in this build- ing, which is located directly across from Lupton Hall. Newly equipped multi-me- dia classrooms in 2001 include the Georgia Power Model Classroom. The dominant feature of the building is the beautiful Great Hall, the site of many traditional and historic events at Oglethorpe. Located on the lower level of the building is the University Bookstore and the much-publicized Crypt of Civiliza- tion. The capsule was sealed on May 28, 1940 and is not to be opened until May 28, 8113. 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 and an after-hours reading room. In addition, there are numerous study rooms and carrels, computers for on-line usage, and a film viewing 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 150,000 volumes includes books, periodicals, and mi- croforms, 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 Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education, and participates in Galileo, a state- wide information network. The library is open seven days a week during the regular academic year. 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, faculty offices, classrooms, and an auditorium for 300 persons. Administrative offices located in Lupton Hall include the President, Vice President for Business and Fi- nance, Provost, Vice President for Enrollment, Vice President for University Rela- tions, Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, and Business Office. 19 The cast-bell carillon in the Lupton tower has 42 bells, which chime the quarter hours. Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, occupying the entire third floor of the Philip Weltner Library, opened in the spring of 1993 after extensive renovations of the previous Oglethorpe University Art Gallery. The museum, covering 7,000 square feet, has a comfortable, intimate environment that includes two spacious galleries, the Museum Gift Shop, and offices. It is considered an important cultural addition 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 feature artwork that is international, representational, often figurative and spiritual in nature. Recent exhibitions such as The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Featuring Personal Sa- cred Objects of the Dalai Lama and The Grand Tour: Landscape and Veduta Paint- ings, Venice and Rome in the 18th Century have garnered national media attention and brought international art experts from around the world to lecture on campus. For Museum hours and exhibit information, call (404) 364-8555. J. Mack Robinson Hall Newly renovated in 2001, J. Mack Robinson Hall is a state-of-the-art classroom and faculty office building, which also houses art studios, a darkroom, video edit- ing facilities, and a slide library. Steve Schmidt Sport & 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 running track, seven offices, a conference room, locker rooms, a weight room, handball 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. Sheffield Alumni Center The Sheffield Alumni Center, which is adjacent to the main campus, was first built as a home for Oglethorpe's presidents. It served in this role from 1968-1999, through the tenures of Presidents Vonk, Pattillo, and Stanton. Trustee and former Alumni Association president O.K. Sheffield, Jr.'53 saw a need for a visible alumni presence at Oglethorpe, welcoming alumni back and illustrating to students that their current status is just the beginning of a lifelong relationship with the Univer- sity. He advocated for the addition of an alumni center, and his generosity made possible the conversion of the former presidents' home to this use. The Sheffield Alumni Center officially opened and was named in honor of Mr. Sheffield in March 2001. It provides space for alumni gatherings as well as for meetings of student and faculty groups. 20 Traer Residence 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 generosity 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 Quadrangle Five 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 private en- trances and baths. Rooms on the third floor are traditional residence hall floors with a common bathroom. New Residence Hall 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. The rooms consist of two-, three-, and four-person suites off cen- tral hallways. Greek Row Greek Row consists of six houses devoted to two sororities - Chi Omega and Sigma Sigma Sigma - and four fraternities - Chi Phi, Delta Sigma Phi, Kappa Alpha Order, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Each house features one-bedroom doubles with a shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. The houses on Greek Row were constructed in 1994. Computer Facilities and Services Every residence hall room, faculty office, and appropriate staff office has a connection to the Oglethorpe computer network and through that intranet to the greater world of the Internet with all its resources. Access is also available to stu- dents through computers located in the library, Goslin, and Goodman Halls. Through the OUNet users can also connect to the Voyager Library System, which provides access to the library's catalog and to Galileo, the Georgia Library Learn- ing Online services of the University System of Georgia. The Galileo system pro- vides access to databases containing bibliographical information, summaries, and in many cases, access to full text of articles and abstracts. University College students may obtain access to computing services by securing a user account and password from the University College Office. This account will enable students to log onto computers in the University's computer labs as well as the library resource computers in Weltner Library. University College students desiring a student email account may make arrangements with Network Services to do so upon payment of a technology fee. E-mail and Computer Use Policy A policy has been established to ensure the proper use of Oglethorpe University's computer, network and telecommunication resources and services by its students, employees, independent contractors, and other computer users. All individuals have the responsibility to use computer resources in an efficient, effec- 21 tive, ethical, and lawful manner. The policy, rules, and conditions apply to all users of computer, network and telecommunication resources and services, wherever the users are located. Violations of this policy may result in suspension without notice of privileges to use the resources and services, disciplinary action, including pos- sible termination, and/or legal action. Oglethorpe University has the right, but not the duty, to monitor any and all aspects of the computer and network systems, including employee and student e-mail, to ensure compliance with this policy. The University has the right to use information gained in this way in disciplinary or criminal proceedings. The com- puters and computer accounts in use by employees and students are to assist them in the performance of their jobs and in attaining their educational goals. Employ- ees and students should not have an expectation of privacy in anything they create, send, or receive on their network-attached computers. The computer, network and telecommunication systems belonging to Oglethorpe University are for University business and educational purposes. Any other use in conflict with these purposes is not permitted. Computer users are governed by the following provisions, which apply to all use of computer and telecommunication resources and services. Computer and telecommunication resources and services include, but are not limited to, the fol- lowing: host computers, file servers, workstations, standalone computers, laptops, software, and internal or external communications networks (Internet, commercial online services, bulletin board systems, and e-mail systems) that are accessed di- rectly or indirectly from Oglethorpe University's computer facilities. This policy may be amended or revised periodically as the need arises. The term "users," as used in this policy, refers to all employees, students, inde- pendent contractors, and other persons or entities accessing or using Oglethorpe University's computer, network and telecommunication resources and services. 1. Users must comply with all copyrights laws and fair use provisions, software licenses, and all other state and federal laws governing intellectual property. Inappropriate reproduction and/or distribution of copyright music, mov- ies, computer software, text, images, etc. is strictly prohibited. 2. The electronic mail system shall not be used for "broadcasting" of unsolic- ited mail (unless authorized by the department chair or unit head) or for sending chain letters. Fraudulent, harassing, obscene, or other unlawful ma- terial may not be sent by e-mail or other form of electronic communication or displayed on or stored in Oglethorpe University's computers. 3. Users should use the same care in drafting e-mail and other electronic docu- ments as they would for any other written communication. Anything cre- ated on the computer may, and likely will, be reviewed by others. 4. Users may not install software onto their individual computers (faculty and staff), lab computers or the network without first receiving express authori- zation to do so from Network Resources. 5. Users shall not forward e-mail to any other person or entity without the express permission of the sender. 6. Users should not alter or copy a file belonging to another user without first obtaining permission from the owner of the file. The ability to read, alter or copy a file belonging to another user does not imply permission to read, alter or copy that file. 7. The computer, network and telecommunication resources and services of Oglethorpe University may not be used for the transmission, creation or storage of commercial activity, personal advertisements, solicitations, pro- 22 motions, destructive programs (viruses and/or self-replicating code), politi- cal material, or any other unauthorized or personal use. 8. Users are responsible for safeguarding their passwords for the system. Indi- vidual passwords should not be printed, stored online, or given to others. Users are responsible for all transactions made using their passwords. 9. A user's ability to connect to other computer systems through the network does not imply a right to connect to those systems or to make use of those systems unless specifically authorized by the operators of those systems. 10. Entry into a system, including the network system, by individuals not spe- cifically authorized or attempts to circumvent the protective mechanisms of any University system are prohibited. Deliberate attempts to degrade system performance or capability, or attempts to damage systems, software or intellectual property of others are prohibited. 11. Any network activity that impedes the flow of network traffic or diminishes the availability of resources to other users is strictly prohibited. 12. Oglethorpe University is not responsible for the actions of individual users. Use of Oglethorpe's computer, network and telecommunication resources and services constitutes acceptance of this E-mail and Computer Use Policy. 23 24 Tuition and Costs Tuition and fees for University College undergraduate and graduate programs are listed below for 2003-2004. Tuition reflects cost per course. Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice to students. TUITION PROGRAM 2003-2004 Undergraduate (3 credit) $975 MBA (per credit) $415 Audit of Undergraduate $645 Course FEES (if applicable) Degree Completion $90 Photo/Materials $60 Equipment Fee Model Fee $60 Science Lab Fee $80 Payment of tuition and fees is due at the time of registration each session. 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. Employer Reimbursement Arrangements can be made for those students whose employers pay all or part of their tuition and fees. At the beginning of each semester (at the time of regis- tration), students must complete a Deferred Payment Option: Employer Reim- bursement form for their course fees and pay a 25% down payment, plus a $25 administration fee. The balance is due from the employer or the student 30 days after class/session ends. Student accounts that are delinquent will be subject to late fees. Registration for future sessions will be withheld on accounts with a past due balance. Drop/ Add Students who find it necessary to change their enrollment by dropping or add- ing courses must do so by obtaining a Drop/ Add form from the University Col- lege Office. This form must be completed and returned to the University College Office during the Drop/ Add period. Students should note that any change of academic schedule must be cleared by the University College Office. The date the change is received in the University College Office will be the official date for the change. Withdrawal ; 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 re- 26 ceive a refund, the student must officially drop the class by the date specified in the Class Schedule. If a student must withdraw from a class or the University, an official with- drawal form must be obtained from the University College Office. The instruc- tor, the University College advisor, Registrar and the Director of Financial Aid must sign the withdrawal form. The withdrawal form must have all signatures and be returned to the University College Office by the withdrawal date stated in the University College Calendar. Failure to attend class does not constitute an official withdrawal. Students who do not officially withdraw from a class will be held financially responsible for the class. Institutional Refund Policy The establishment of a refund policy is based on the University's commitment to a fair and equitable refund of tuition and other charges assessed under appro- priate circumstances. While the University advances this policy, it should not be interpreted as a policy of convenience for students to take lightly their responsibil- ity and their commitment to the University. The University has demonstrated a commitment to students by admitting and providing the necessary programs and expects students to reciprocate that commitment. If a student must withdraw from a course or from the University, an official with- drawal form must be obtained from the University College Office. In order to recieve a refund students must follow the stated procedures in the University College Course Schedule. Students are reminded that all changes in their academic programs must be cleared through the University College Office. Arrangements made only with a professor will not be recognized as an official change of schedule. As noted above students who do not officially withdraw from a class will be financially responsible for the class. All tuition refund requests will be processed within two weeks from the date of withdrawal. Important Note for University College Undergraduates Eligibility for financial assistance is calculated on a semester basis; therefore, the refund policy must also be based on the same enrollment period. (A) A student who completely withdraws from all courses in the first session of a particular semester, and who does not plan to return within that semester, will be subject to the applicable Federal Return of Title IV Funds and/or Institutional Refund policies. (B) A student who completely withdraws from all courses in the first session, but states in writing to the Office of Financial Aid that he or she will return in the next immediate session within the semester, is subject to the Institutional Refund Policy only. However, should the student not return in the subsequent session, any refund calculations will be reevaluated to consider the federal policies, where appli- cable. (C) Students successfully completing the first session of a given semester who do not return in the second, subsequent session will only be subject to institu- tional policies. This also applies to students who do return but then drop one or more courses in the second session. 27 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 tran- scripts and transient status will not be honored. 28 Community Life Student Rights and Responsibilities Students of Oglethorpe University have specific rights and responsibilities, in- cluding: the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, the right to the presumption of innocence and procedural fairness in the administration of disci- pline; and the right of access to personal records. As members of the Oglethorpe community, students have the responsibility to maintain high standards of conduct and to respect the privacy, feelings and prop- erty of other students and the University. Students are expected to display behavior which is not disruptive of campus life or the surrounding community. As represen- tatives of the University they are expected to act in a law-abiding and responsible fashion. All students are subject to regulations and actions as set forth in the University's student handbook, The Book. Student Role in Institutional Decision Making Student opinion and views play a significant role in institutional decisions affect- ing their interests and welfare. A comprehensive standardized student opinion sur- vey is administered to students annually. A Student Advisory Committee (SAC), comprised of University College students who take an active interest in the issues that affect the programs, services and students of University College, was formed in 1998. The SAC provides an important line of communication between the students and the administration of both University College and Oglethorpe University. The advisory committee meets regularly. Participation is open to all currently enrolled University College students. Cultural Opportunities on Campus There are numerous cultural opportunities for students outside the classroom. The University Program Committee sponsors concerts, theatrical productions, po- etry readings, and lectures by visiting scholars. The Mack A. Rickard lectures ex- pose students to leaders in business and other professions. The University Singers perform frequently during the year, including seasonal events, and often feature guest artists. Oglethorpe University Museum, located on the third floor of Philip Weltner Library, sponsors exhibitions and lectures on associated subjects in the museum. The Playmakers stage several productions each year in the Conant Per- forming Arts Center. 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, a theatrical company in resi- dence on campus, is a valuable cultural asset to the Oglethorpe community. Food Service A variety of food options are available on campus in the evening. Healthy snacks, salads and sandwiches are available in Cafe Oglethorpe, a coffee shop located in Goodman Hall. Deli sandwiches, personal pizzas, and a full service cafeteria line are available in the Emerson Student Center. Vending machines and a microwave are located in the basement lounge of Hearst Hall. 30 Policy on Discriminatory and Sexual Harassment Oglethorpe University places a high value on the dignity of the individual, an appreciation for human diversity, and on an appropriate decorum for members of the campus community. Harassing behavior can seriously interfere 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 conduct which person- ally frightens, intimidates, injures or demeans another individual. Discriminatory harassment directed against an individual or group that is based on race, gender, religious belief, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age is prohib- ited. Discriminatory harassment is defined as unwelcome oral, written, or physical conduct directed at the characteristics of a person or group such as negative name calling and imitating mannerisms, slurs, graffiti, or the physical act of aggression or assault upon another which interferes with the individual's employment or edu- cation, or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive employment or educational environment. 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 con- duct 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 ex- pressed or implied condition imposed by a faculty member for evaluation or grad- ing a student, or by an employee for evaluating job performance or advancement of a subordinate or colleague, will be viewed as misconduct. Discriminatory and Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedures Oglethorpe University has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohib- ited by regulations under Title VI, Title VII, Title DC, Section 504, the Age Discrimi- nation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The following university offi- cials have been designated to respond to allegations regarding violations of any of these regulations: the Provost (Dr. Christopher Ames, Lupton Hall, 404-364-8317), the Associate Dean for Administration (Ms. Linda W. Bucki, Lupton Hall, 404-364- 8325), or the Director of Counseling (Dr. Bonnie L. Kessler, Emerson Student Cen- ter, 404-504-3415). Complaints alleging misconduct as defined in this policy on discriminatory and sexual harassment should be reported within 90 days of the alleged offense. Com- plainants may seek informal or formal resolution. All complainants must complete a written Discriminatory Harassment Incident Report which may be obtained from any of the aforementioned officials. Complainants are encouraged to explore informal resolution before filing a formal complaint. Informal resolution focuses on communication, education, and resolution while formal procedures focus on investigation and discipline. In- 31 formal complaints will be resolved within 15 working days with a written resolution given to each of the parties involved. If the situation results in an impasse, the complainant will be given a notice of impasse within 15 working days from the filing of the incident. If a notice of impasse is given and the complainant wishes to file a formal written complaint, the complainant must do so within 30 working days of the date of notice of impasse unless a waiver in filing time is requested. When a formal complaint is filed an investigation will be initiated. The alleged harasser will be given 10 days to provide a signed response to the requesting offi- cial. A copy will be provided to the complainant. If the alleged harasser fails to respond, the presumption will be made that allegation(s) in the complaint are true. A written determination will be issued to the complainant within 60 working days of the receipt of the formal written complaint. If the procedure requires an extension of time, the complainant will be informed in writing of the reasons, the status of the investiga- tion, and the probable date of completion. If the complainant disputes the findings or is dissatisfied with the recommenda- tions, the complainant may request reconsideration of the case by the President, Dr. Larry D. Large, in writing within 45 working days of receipt of the written determi- nation. Complaintants also have the right to file with the appropriate state or fed- eral authorities under Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimina- tion Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act. Cases that may require disciplinary action will be handled according to the es- tablished discipline procedures of the University. Student organizations in viola- tion of this policy may be subject to the loss of University recognition. Complain- ants 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 provi- sion will be liberally construed but should not be used as a pretext for violation of this policy. The O Book The O Book is the student's guide to Oglethorpe University. It contains thor- ough information on the history, customs, traditional events, and services of the University, as well as University regulations. It also contains the full texts of the Oglethorpe University Honor Code, the E-mail and Computer Use Policy and the Constitution and By-laws of the Oglethorpe Student Association. This handbook outlines the policies for recognition, membership eligibility, and leadership posi- tions for campus student organizations and publications. Awards Presented at Commencement or at Honors and Awards Convocation Chiaroscuro Juried Art Show Awards: These awards are presented to the art- ists who submit the best drawings, sculpture, photographs, and paintings to the annual student art show sponsored by Chiaroscuro, Oglethorpe Art department, and area art supply stores. University College Award: This award is presented to the UC undergraduate student in the graduating class who has the highest grade-point average on work completed at Oglethorpe. 32 Educational Enrichment 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, computers, video tapes on occupations, the job search, and prospective employ- ers. SIGI PLUS, a computer-assisted career guidance program and other job search programs, are available by appointment to explore options and locate employers that match individual career interests. Workshops on resume writing, interview- ing and job search techniques are presented each semester. In addition, a number of prospective employers send recruiters to the campus each year for the purpose of conducting on-campus interviews. Current informa- tion on permanent, summer, and part-time job opportunities is made available to students and alumni on-line. Experiential Education Beginning in the sophomore year, students can opt to further refine their ca- reer plans through 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. Students who are already employed must be able to alter their work schedule and duties for a minimum of 8 weeks to accommodate an intern- ship. Internships are available in a large variety of local businesses and organiza- tions including Deloitte and Touche, Atlanta Historical Society, CNN, Zoo At- lanta, IBM, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and The Carter Center, to name only a few. Oglethorpe is also affiliated with The Washington Center and The Washington Semester Program of American University. Internships are avail- able to students on-line at www.monstertrak.com. Internship opportunities are available in most majors- for students who: (1) demonstrate a clear understanding of goals they wish to accomplish in the experi- ence and (2) possess the necessary academic and personal background to accom- plish these goals. A minimum grade-point average of 2.0 is required to apply for internships. Transfer students must complete two sessions at Oglethorpe prior to participation. Every internship requires a statement of objectives and academic requirements, in addition to related academic assignments, developed in consul- tation with the student's internship full-time faculty supervisor. Upon successful completion of the internship, the student is awarded academic credit (graded on a Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory basis) in recognition of the learning value of the experience. Students who are interested in an internship experience should first consult with their University College Advisor and then visit the Career Services Office. Students may earn 12 hours of internship credit toward their degree. Students seeking more than 3 semester hours (for one internship site) must submit an ap- peal form to the Career Services Office indicating why the internship exceeds the normal number of hours and outlining additional projects in which the student will participate. The Experiential Education Committee will review the appeal for additional credit hours. Students must adhere to the internship deadlines stated in the University College, 2003-2006 Calendar. 34 If no academic credit is needed or sought, a non-credit internship can be ar- ranged, utilizing the resources provided by Career Services. UC students are required to have a full-time Oglethorpe faculty member super- vise their internship. Disability Programs and Services It is the policy of Oglethorpe to ensure that all university goods, services, facili- ties, privileges, advantages and accommodations are meaningfully accessible to quali- fied persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other perti- nent federal, state and local disability anti-discrimination laws. Oglethorpe will provide persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to par- ticipate in and benefit from programs and services as afforded to other individuals. This is done in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of the indi- vidual with a disability. Where readily achievable, architectural and communication barriers will be re- moved. New structures will comply fully with all accessibility requirements. Alter- ations will comply to the maximum extent feasible. Oglethorpe will make available auxiliary aids and services, as appropriate to the individual and required by the ADA, at no cost to the individual, provided that such auxiliary aids and services do not require significant difficulty or expense. Oglethorpe does not discriminate against any person who is related to or associ- ated with a person with a disability. Oglethorpe will comply with any federal, state or local laws that provide individuals with disabilities greater protection, and take other actions necessary to ensure equal opportunity for persons with disabilities. This policy applies to the goods, services, privileges, advantages and accommoda- tions offered by Oglethorpe either directly or through contractual, licensing or other arrangements. This policy is neither exhaustive nor exclusive. Reasonable accommodations will be made on an individualized basis. It is the responsibility of persons with disabilities, however, to seek available assistance, reg- ister for services and establish their needs. Learning Resources Center The Learning Resources Center (LRC) provides individualized services at no additional cost for students with learning disabilities and attention deficit disor- ders. This program ensures that these students have an opportunity to participate fully in the Oglethorpe experience. Students must meet established University ad- mission requirements and program technical standards. Qualified students must submit comprehensive professional documentation that meets the established cri- teria for accepting evaluations. Students approved for services are provided appro- priate modifications of regular academic class work. Students without documented disabilities who are experiencing learning difficulties may participate in LRC skills- building courses, workshops, and seminars as appropriate. The Learning Resources Director acts as liaison and referral between the stu- dent with a disability and faculty members, Academic Resource Center tutors, and other campus programs. For additional information visit the LRC website at nrww. Oglethorpe, edu/academics/lrc. 35 36 Financial Assistance Programs Oglethorpe University offers a variety of strategies and resources to keep the net cost of an Oglethorpe education affordable. Students interested in financial aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA,) which serves as the approved needs-analysis form by which students may apply for the following need-based programs: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educa- tional Opportunity Grant, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study, Federal Stafford Loan. After a student 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: Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG) is available for Georgia residents who are full-time degree-seeking students. 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 Geor- gia." All students must complete an application and verify their eligibility for the grant. A separate application and proof of residency is required. HOPE Scholarships of $1,500 per semester are available to Georgia residents who have graduated from an eligible high school in 1996 or later, with at least a 3.0 grade-point average. Georgia residents who do not qualify under these guide- lines but have now attempted 30 or more semester hours (45 quarter hours) with a 3.0 grade-point average or higher may also be eligible. The applicant must be a Georgia resident for one year prior to attendance at any college or university in Georgia. Applicants must be registered as full-time, degree-seeking students at a participating Georgia private college or university. Students entering the HOPE Scholarship program for the first time after attempting 30 or 60 semester hours should be aware that their grade-point average is calculated to include all attempted hours taken after high school graduation. Recipients of the Scholarship are re- quired to maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade-point average for reinstate- ment. For more information, contact the HOPE Scholarship Program (770) 414- 3085 or 1-800-546-HOPE. Federal Pell Grant provides non-repayable grants to undergraduate students. Eligibility is determined from the FAFSA. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are non- repayable grants awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients. Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) permits a student to earn part of his or her educational expenses. The earnings from this program and other financial aid cannot exceed the student's financial need. Students eligible for this program work part-time on the Oglethorpe campus. Federal Perkins Loans are long-term, low-cost educational loans to students who have demonstrated need for such assistance. For undergraduate students pri- ority 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- 38 time student (a minimum course load of six semester hours). Information regard- ing repayment terms, deferment and cancellation options are available in the Of- fice 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 attend at least half-time to receive consideration. A separate loan promissory note 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 for parents of dependent students. Parents desiring to seek a loan from this program should consult with the Office of Financial Aid for additional information. The Harold Hirsch Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students is provided by the Harold Hirsch Scholarship Fund of Atlanta. The fund provides annual schol- arship assistance for degree-seeking students in the evening program. Recipients of the Harold Hirsch Scholarship must have at least a 3.0 Oglethorpe grade point average, full-time student status, demonstrate leadership ability, and have financial need. Applications may be obtained in the University College Office. Student Emergency Loan Funds The Olivia Luck King Student Loan Fund provides short-term loans to en- rolled 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. Academic Policies Governing Student Financial Aid Applicants for federal aid, state grants or insitutional need-based programs must be making satisfactory progress toward the completion of their degree require- ments and be in good academic standing with the University in order to receive financial aid consideration. Students must meet at least the following require- ments: 1. Satisfactory Completion Ratio - Students must satisfactorily complete at least 75 percent of the cumulative course work attempted at Oglethorpe Uni- versity. Unsatisfactory grades which count against the student's progress are: D- If a "C" or better is required I - Incomplete for the major NG-No Grade F - Failure U - Unsatisfactory FA - Failure by Absence AU -Audit W - Withdrew WF -Withdrew Failing 39 2. Repeated Courses - Courses that are being repeated will not be consid- ered 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 cumulative grade-point average and by completing their degree requirements within the maximum time frames listed below: Number of Hours Minimum Cumulative Maximum Years Earned Grade-Point Average to Complete* 0-24 1.50 1 25-35 1.50 2 36-48 1.75 2 49-59 1.75 3 60-72 2.0 3 73-96 2.0 4 97-120 2.0 5 121-144 2.0 5 * Based upon full-time enrollment. The maximum time frame for students enrolled part time will be pro-rated. Students who earn over 144 hours will not be eligible for financial aid unless approved through the appeal process. 4. Academic Standing Consistent with Graduation Requirements - Students who have completed their second academic year (measured as a period of time, not grade level) must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average in order to be academically consistent with Oglethorpe University's graduation requirements. 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 placing him or her on "Financial Aid Probation" for the fall semester. The student may con- tinue 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 require- ments by the end of the fall probationary period will not be eligible for finan- cial 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 Admission and Financial Aid Committee. Documentation to support the appeal, such as medi- cal statements, should also be presented. The appeal should be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid by the first of the month prior to the term begin date in order to receive consideration at the next committee meeting. The student will be notified in writing if the appeal has been approved or denied. 40 Application Procedure Students applying for the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant and HOPE Schol- arship programs must submit a Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Application which may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid. The application procedures for the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford Loan, and Federal Work-Study Program are as follows: Apply and be admitted as a regular degree-seeking student. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Stu- dents should make a copy of the FAFSA before mailing it to the federal processor. Oglethorpe's Federal School Code is 001586. 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. Complete Oglethorpe's University College Financial Aid Application which is available from the Office of Financial Aid. New students who are determined to be eligible for the Federal Work Study Program must complete the Student Employment Application form. This form will be mailed during the awarding cycle to those students who will be first-time recipients in this program. If eligible for a Federal Stafford Loan, a Master Promissory Note must be completed. Generally, loans are certified electronically and once guaran- teed, a promissory note will be generated. Students are notified to come to the Office of Financial Aid to complete the note, or the note may be mailed to the student for completion. The Master Promissory Note is valid for ten years unless you change schools or your lender. Federal Aid Eligibility Requirements Demonstrate financial need (exception: Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan). 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. Be enrolled as a regular degree-seeking student in an eligible program Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Generally, have a social security number. Register with Selective Service, if required. 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 Make satisfactory academic progress. Refer to the Academic Policies Governing Student Financial Aid. 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. 41 Financial Aid regulations require disbursement of funds on a semester sched- ule. The University College undergraduate program offers two, eight-week ses- sions per semester. Therefore students on financial aid must register for two sessions at a time: Sessions 1 & 2, Sessions 3 & 4, and Sessions 5 & 6. Payment of Awards All awards, except Federal Work-Study earnings and some Federal Stafford Loans, are disbursed by means of a direct credit to a student's account. Only when a student's file is complete can aid be credited to the account. Return of Title IV Funds If a student completely withdraws from Oglethorpe University during the first 60% of the payment period and has received federal student financial assistance, the school must calculate the amount of federal funds the student "did not earn." This process is required to determine if the school and/or the student must return funds to the federal programs. The percentage "not earned" is the complement of the percentage of federal funds "earned." If a student withdraws completely before completing 60 percent of the payment period, the percentage "earned" is equal to the percentage of the payment period that was completed. If the student withdraws after completing 60 percent of the payment period, the percentage earned is 100 percent. If the stu- dent has received more federal assistance than the calculated amount "earned," the school, or the student, or both, must return the unearned funds to the appro- priate federal programs. The school must return the lesser of: the amount of federal funds that the student does not earn; or the amount of institutional costs that the student in- curred for the payment period multiplied by the percentage of funds "not earned." The student must return (or repay, as appropriate) the remaining unearned fed- eral funds. An exception is that students are not required to return 50 percent of the grant assistance received that is their responsibility to repay. It should be noted that the Institutional Refund Policy and the federal Return of Title IV Funds Policy are separate and distinct. Students who completely with- draw after the Oglethorpe's refund period has passed and before the 60% point of the payment period may owe a balance to the University previously covered by federal aid. Students receiving federal assistance are advised to consult the Of- fice of Financial Aid before initiating the withdrawal process to see how these new regulations will affect their eligibility. Regulations require the return of funds in the following order: 1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford loans 2. Subsidized Federal Stafford loans 3. Federal Perkins loans 4. Federal PLUS loans 5. Federal Pell Grants 6. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG); and 7. Other federal aid programs. 42 University College Admission University College Undergraduate Degree Programs University College offers an undergraduate curriculum for the adult student that builds on the foundation of a liberal arts education and aims to enhance stu- dents' skills in critical thinking, communications, and basic academic competen- cies. The underlying vision of the program reflects the two-fold philosophical and institutional mission of Oglethorpe University and its commitment to making a life and making a living. The degree requirements include general education courses designed to assure that each graduate acquires a broad, comprehensive liberal edu- cation. In addition, study in a major field and the integration of theory and practice provide educational experiences which develop the student's knowledge and abili- ties. The total experience is designed to be of lasting benefit as a source for per- sonal growth, professional renewal, and career advancement. Admission as an Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student In order to be admitted as a regular undergraduate degree seeking student in University College, a student should: 1. Be at least 21 years of age. 2. Have graduated from an accredited high school. 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. International Students and English Proficiency Admission to Oglethorpe is open to qualified students from all countries. Stu- dents 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 language must meet one of the following requirements to be considered for admission: 1. Complete level 109 from ELS, Inc. Language Center 2. Score a minimum of 550 on the TOEFL (Test of English as a For- eign Language). 3. Score 480 or more on the verbal section of the International Scho- lastic Assessment Test. 4. Have a combined 2.5 grade point average with no grade below a 'C in two English composition courses from a AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) accred- ited college or university. 5. Earn a grade of C or better in G.C.E. (General Certificate of Educa- tion) or G.C.S.E. (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exami- nations or their equivalent. 6. All secondary transcripts must have a "Document-by-Document" evalu ation and "Grade-Point Average Equivalent." Post-secondary transcripts must have the same; or, if a student wishes to receive transfer credit for his or her previous course work, a "Course-by-Course" evaluation is required. Applications for evaluation are available by calling Joseph Silny & Associates, Inc. at (305) 273-1616. 44 An international student's secondary school credentials are subject to the accep- tance criteria stated for his or her country in the AACRAO World Education Series, governed by the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Educational Creden- tials, 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. Score 480 or more on the verbal section of the International Scholastic Assess ment Test. 2. An ACT English and Reading score of 21 or greater. 3. Above-average scores on the "A" and/or "O" level examinations in British system schools or their equivalent in Northern Ireland or Scotland. Transfer Students and Transfer Policies Students who wish to transfer to Oglethorpe from other regionally accredited colleges are welcome to apply, provided they are in good standing at the last institu- tion attended. They are expected to follow regular admission procedures and will be notified of the decision of the University College. Most financial aid awards and scholarships are available to transfer students as well as first-time freshmen. 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. High school records are not required of students having more than one full year of transferable credit, unless they will be applying for financial assistance. Oglethorpe University will accept for transfer credit courses comparable to Uni- versity 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 grant transfer credit for the following grades: "D" grade, Pass/Fail grade and Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grades. Transfer students on probation or exclusion from another institution will not be accepted. Transfer students must have a minimum grade-point average of 2.3 (on a 4.0 scale) on all college work attempted in the last two years to be considered 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 institu- tion are awarded credit for their arts and sciences courses. To earn a bachelor's degree, the student must complete the general education requirements, a major, and other applicable requirements. The maximum total number of semester hours that may be transferred into Oglethorpe is 60. A minimum of 60 semester hours must be earned through course work at Oglethorpe to satisfy the residency requirement and for an Oglethorpe degree to be awarded. Prior to graduation, students must be in residence during their final two sessions. Credits earned at post-secondary institutions accredited by the six regional ac- crediting bodies (e.g., Southern, Middle States, New England, etc.,) will be accepted. 45 Courses recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE) may be cred- ited by the Registrar. To request an official ACE transcript to be sent to Oglethorpe University contact the American Council on Education, ACE Transcript Service, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20036-1193, (202) 939-9475. ACE website: www.acenet.edu. Programs not recognized by ACE will not be given credit. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be earned through College Level Exami- nation 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 60 semester hours may be earned outside of Oglethorpe Univer- sity through any of the means described above. A minimum of 15 semester hours of a major must be in course work taken at Oglethorpe University. Transfer students should note that only work completed at Oglethorpe is re- flected 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 60 or more hours at Oglethorpe. Transient Students Transient students may take any course offered by University College provided that they secure permission from their current institution certifying that the institu- tion will accept the academic work done by the student at Oglethorpe. This permis- sion is the responsibility of the transient student. A letter of good standing or a current transcript must be sent to the University College Office before a transient student can be accepted. Admission as a Special Status 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 status student may take up to five courses without hav- ing to provide transcripts from high school or other colleges previously attended. A special status student is not eligible for financial aid. All courses taken as a spe- cial status student can be applied to an Oglethorpe degree program. In order to be admitted as a special student in the University College under- graduate program, a student should: 1. Be at least 21 years of age. 2. Have graduated from an accredited high school. 3. Be eligible to return to any college or university he or she has attended in the last two years. 4. Demonstrate English language proficiency if he or she is an in- ternational student. Please see page 44. University College Reactivation Policy If a student has not attended classes for one year, the student must reapply to University College. If readmitted the student will be required to pursue his or her 46 degree under the current guidelines for the intended major and meet current ad- mission standards for reentry into University College. Application Procedure All correspondence concerning admission to University College's undergradu- ate program 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. Application information is also available on-line at www.oglethorpe.edu/uc. In order to be considered for admission, a prospective student should complete and return an Application for Admission as a Degree-Seeking Student to University College along with a non-refundable application fee of $30. A high school tran- script or GED scores are required for beginning freshmen and for those applying for financial assistance. 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. Credit by Examination There are two testing programs through which students may earn credit for required or elective courses. Any student who has questions about these examina- tions 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 CLEP examinations are normally taken before the student matriculates at Oglethorpe. Generally, a maximum of three semester hours will be awarded for each examination. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be earned with accept- able CLEP scores. Oglethorpe does not award credit for the General Examination CLEP test. The subject examinations are designed to measure knowledge in a particular course. A minimum acceptable score of 50 on each subject exam is required for credit. University College accepts the following Subject CLEP examinations: Information Systems 8c Computer Applications, Principles of Management, Principles of Ac- counting, Introduction to Business Law, Principles of Marketing, Calculus, College Algebra, College Algebra-Trigonometry, Trigonometry, Biology, Chemistry, Ameri- can Government, Human Growth 8c Development, Introduction to Educational Psychology, Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Intro- duction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, U.S. History I, U.S. History II, Western Civilization I, Western Civilization II, American Literature and English Literature. Additional information on CLEP exams can be found at www.collegeboard.com. Advanced Placement The University encourages students who have completed Advanced Placement examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board to submit their scores 47 prior to enrollment for evaluation for college credit. Please contact the University College 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 appropriate area to students presenting Ad- vanced 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. 48 Academic Regulations and Policies Academic Advising Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor for academic advising as needed. Appointments can be scheduled for morning, afternoon and early evening. Assis- tance with degree planning and selection of courses is available to all degree seek- ing and special status students. Students with questions or concerns about coursework, faculty, policy, or other academic issues, may contact the University College Office for an appointment. Registration All University College students may select courses in consultation with an advi- sor. Registration deadlines are published in the University College schedule of classes each semester. Students are responsible for submitting paperwork for all registra- tion procedures, including drop/ add forms and withdrawal forms, by the published deadlines. Students are encouraged to register early to ensure optimum course se- lection. Students may register for two sessions at a time. The following sessions must be registered together: Session 1 & 2 (Fall) Session 3 & 4 (Spring) Session 5 & 6 (Summer) Students anticipating the need for financial aid must register for two sessions at a time to meet federal regulations. Refer to the financial aid section of the Bulletin or contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance. Final Examinations Final examinations are administered the last night of class. Final papers and other course requirements are due at that time unless otherwise stated in the course syllabus. Class Attendance The first day of class is imperative for a good start to a successful session. Stu- dents who do not attend the first scheduled day of class will be considered "no shows" unless they contact the instructor on or before the first day of the course. If a student does not attend the first scheduled day of class, he or she will be respon- sible for either dropping the course or withdrawing from the course. Regular attendance at class sessions, laboratories, and examinations is an obli- gation which all students are expected to fulfill. Faculty members set attendance policies in their course syllabi. Grading Letter grades are submitted by faculty members at the end of each session. 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. Nonincomplete grades may not be challenged or changed after the end of the next session in which the grade in question was earned. Grade appeal procedures are located on page 52. 50 A student's cumulative grade-point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the number of semester hours of work the student has attempted at Oglethorpe into the total number of quality points earned. The letter grades used at Oglethorpe are defined as follows: Grade Meaning Quality Points Numerical 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 Withdrew Failure* I Incomplete*** S Satisfactory* * * * 70 or higher u Unsatisfactory* AU Audit (no credit) NS No Show 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 circum- stances the instructor deems appropriate, the grade "I" may be assigned. If the student completes and submits the work to the instructor within thirty days of ex- ams (of the session in question), the instructor will evaluate the work and turn in a revised grade. Any "I" not changed by the professor within forty-five days of the last day of exams (of the session in question) will automatically be changed to a grade of "F". **** - Grade has no effect on the GPA; credit is awarded. Only work completed at Oglethorpe is reflected in the Oglethorpe GPA. Undergraduate students who entered Oglethorpe prior to Fall 1992 will be graded without the plus/minus system as follows: Grade Equivalent A B Meaning Superior Good Quality Points 4 3 Numerical 90-100 80-89 C D F Satisfactory Passing Failure 2 1 70-79 60-69 59 and below 51 Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Option After 30 semester hours are earned at Oglethorpe a student in good academic standing may register to take two courses on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. These courses cannot be taken in the same session and cannot be used to satisfy general education requirements 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. Grade Appeals The university considers instructors to be professional evaluators of the student's academic performance, and expects them to assign grades fairly, without inconsis- tency or capriciousness. Whenever possible, students are urged to seek informal resolution with the instructor. If a student believes that a course grade has been assigned in a capricious or inconsistent manner, and informal discussion with the instructor does not resolve the dispute to the student's satisfaction, the student may appeal the grade through the process described below: 1. The student submits a written appeal to the instructor, within 14 days after the posting of the final grade, clearly stating the reasons he or she believes the grade was assigned in a capricious or inconsistent manner. 2. Within 14 days of receiving the written appeal, the instructor either changes the grade and so notifies the student, or responds to the student in writing, explain- ing why the extant grade is appropriate. 3. If the student is not satisfied with the explanation, he or she submits copies of the original appeal, the instructors response and one letter of explanation to state his or her reasons that the grade was assigned in a capricious or inconsistent man- ner. This information is submitted to the Director of University College within 10 days of receiving the instructors written response. 4. Within 7 working days, the Director of University College will request the instructor submit one letter of explanation to the Director of University College stating why the student's grade has not been assigned in a capricious or inconsistent manner. 5. The Director of University College convenes and serves as chair of a ruling committee. The ruling committee will review the letters submitted by the student and the instructor. After reviewing the letters submitted, the ruling committee may request additional information before rendering a decision. The ruling committee is comprised of the Director of University College, the Faculty Coordinator, and an instructor in an appropriate discipline. 6. If the ruling committee rules in favor of the instructor, written notification is given both to the instructor and to the student, and no further appeal is possible. If the committee rules in favor of the student, the chair advises the instructor to reconsider the grade. If the instructor refuses to change the grade, the ruling com- mittee may submit a written recommendation for a grade change to the Provost, whose decision will be final and based upon a review of the materials that have been submitted and the process that has been followed. 7. The entire process must be concluded by the end of the subsequent session. 52 Normal Academic Load The class schedule is accelerated to facilitate degree completion. The school year is divided into six eight-week sessions. Course offerings are planned and sched- uled with the assumption that most students will take two courses per session. Each class meets 2 hours and 15 minutes, two evenings per week. Some Saturday classes are also available. Students may register for two courses per session which constitutes full-time status. If a student intends to pursue more than two courses per session the approval of the Director of University College is required. Incompletes If a student is unable to complete the work for a course on time for reasons of health, family tragedy, or other circumstances the instructor deems appropriate, the grade "I" may be assigned. If the student completes and submits the work to the instructor within thirty days of the last day of exams (of the session in question), the instructor will evaluate the work and turn in a revised grade. Any "I" not changed by the professor within forty-five days of the last day of exams (of the session in question) will automatically be changed to a grade of "F". The grade of "I" has the same effect as a grade of "F" on a student's grade point average. Auditing Courses Regularly admitted Oglethorpe students may register for courses on an "audit" basis. A student who audits a course may attend for enrichment but will not be required to take examinations or complete other course requirements. In order to audit a course, an admitted student must request an Audit form from the University College Office and submit it to the instructor for approval. If the class is not closed, the instructor may accept the student as an audit by returning the signed form to the University College Office. The designation given 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 normal drop/ add periods. 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, spring and summer semester are placed on the Dean's Academic Honors List. Graduation Exercises Graduation exercises are held once a year at the close of session 4 in May. Diplomas are awarded at the close of May commencement. To be eligible to partici- pate in May graduation exercises, a student must have fulfilled all degree require- ments prior to May commencement. Students completing requirements at the end of summer and fall are encouraged to participate in the following spring graduation exercises. 53 Good Standing, Probation and Academic Dismissal To be in good standing students must achieve the cumulative grade-point aver- ages specified below in relation to the number of semester hours they have com- pleted. Semester Hours Completed Cumulative GPA Required for Good Standing 0-35 1.50 36-59 1.75 60 and above 2.00 Students who fail to achieve good standing are placed on probation. Students who do not achieve good standing for two consecutive sessions are subject to dis- missal from the University for academic reasons. New students, freshmen, or transfer students who fail all courses during their first two sessions 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 af- ter an absence of one session upon petition to the Provost. Students readmitted by petition must achieve good standing by the end of their second session as readmit- ted students or be subject to permanent dismissal. 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. Transfer work is not included in the determination for Latin academic honors. Double Major Policy A student may earn a double major subject to the following conditions: 1. The student must meet all requirements of both majors. 2. The student may count no more than four of the courses taken to meet the major requirements of one of the fields toward meeting the major require- ments of the other field. 3. The transcript will list both majors. In case both majors result in the same degree, that degree will be awarded. 4. In case the two majors result in different degrees, the student will receive only one degree, that being the students' choice of the two degree designa- tions. Earning a Second Add-On Major Policy Students who have been awarded an Oglethorpe baccalaurate degree may re- turn to 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 transcipt. No diploma will be awarded when the second major is within the degree already awarded. The requirements are: 1. Completion of an additional 30 semester hours of which a minimum of 15 must be completed at Oglethorpe. 54 2. Maintenance of a 2.0 of higher culmulative grade-point average. 3. Completion of a major other than the major(s) completed at the time the first degree was awarded, subject to the first two conditions listed above under the Double Major Policy. Earning a Second Baccalaurate Degree Students who have completed a baccalaurate degree may be awarded a second and different baccalaurate degree. Upon completion of the requirements, the student's record and transcipt will reflect the conferring of a second degree and a diploma will be awarded. For students who have earned their first baccalaurate degree at Oglethorpe, the same requirements listed above under Earning a Second Add-On Major Apply. For students who have earned their first baccalaureate degree at another institu- tion, this degree is treated as transfer credit. Up to a maximum of 60 semester hours may be accepted at Oglethorpe. The requirements for the second degree are: 1. Satisfaction of Oglethorpe General Education requirements. 2. Completion of a minimum of 60 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 Stu- dents and Transfer Policies apply. Student Classification For administrative and other official purposes, undergraduate students are clas- sified according to the number of semester hours successfully completed. Classifi- cation is as follows: to 30 hours - freshman; 31 to 60 hours - sophomore; 61 to 90 hours -junior; 91 hours and above - senior. University College Students Seeking Transient Status University College students may pursue classes at another accredited institution with the appoval of his or her advisor and the Registrar. Failure to obtain this ap- proval may result in the denial of credit. Students must be in good academic and finan- cial standing with Oglethorpe University. Transient request forms are available in the University College office. Course Level In the Programs of Study section of this Bulletin, disciplines and majors are listed alphabetically. Respective courses under each are designated by a prefix that identifies the discipline and a four-digit number. The first digit indicates the level of the course: 1 = freshman level, 2 = sophomore level, 3 = junior level, and 4 = senior level. (A 5 or 6 typically denote a graduate-level course.) 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. 55 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 mid-session, the grade "W" or "WF" is assigned at the instructor's discretion to a student who withdraws from a course and turns in a properly executed withdrawal form at the University College Office. After the withdrawal period the grade "WF" is assigned. Only in the case of prolonged illness (a physician's letter must be submitted directly to the University College Office) or withdrawal from the University will a "W" be assigned. Withdrawal From the University Students who wish to withdraw from the University during a session are re- quired to complete the appropriate form, which is available at the University Col- lege Office. The grade "W" or "WF" will be assigned for courses in progress, de- pending 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 calcu- lated into the student's grade-point average, but no additional semester hours of credit are earned. For courses completed prior to 1984, consult the Registrar for applicable regu- lations. Access to Student Records/ Release of Information To comply with the Family Educational Rights 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 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 give consent for the release of identifying data. Additional information may be obtained from The O Book and from the Regis- trar. Oglethorpe Honor Code Persons who come to Oglethorpe University for work and study join a commu- nity that is committed to high standards of academic honesty. The Honor Code contains the responsibilities we accept by becoming members of the community. The students and faculty of Oglethorpe University expect each other to be truthful in the academic endeavor they share. Faculty assume students complete work hon- estly and act toward them in ways consistent with that assumption. Oglethorpe welcomes all admitted students 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 attaching the 56 following statement to each test, paper, overnight work, in-class essay, or other work designated by professors: 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 instr uctor ' 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 dishonest unless there is a compelling reason to believe that cheating has taken place. Instruc- tors 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 Code, 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 Code applies to specific courses and to follow its procedures. The Oglethorpe University Judicial Review Board serves as the final arbitor in all disputes concerning the Honor Code. For complete text of the Honor Code, please see The O Book, the student handbook. 57 58 Undergraduate Programs of Study Degrees University College at Oglethorpe University offers two undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration: Majors in Accounting and Business Ad- ministration. Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Majors in Communications, History, Orga- nizational Management and Psychology. Major Programs and Requirements Completion of a major program is required for all baccalaureate degrees. The student's academic advisor assists with his or her selection of a major. The student indicates a selected major on the admission application. A major must include a minimum of 30 semester hours of required coursework, exclusive of all hours used to satisfy general education requirements. A minimum of 15 semester hours of a major must be in coursework taken at Oglethorpe University. Each major must allow for the student's selection of courses which are not in the discipline of the major and not required components of the general education re- quirements. Each major includes a substantial component of advanced courses which have specified prerequisites. The requirements for a 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 ensuring the fulfillment of the requirements of the major selected. Specific requirements for each of the majors listed below may be found in the respective discipline that follows in which the course offerings are described. Graduation Requirements To earn a baccalaureate degree from University College, .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. A mini- mum of 60 semester hours must be earned through coursework at Oglethorpe. 2. The maximum total number of semester hours that may be transferred into Oglethorpe is 60 semester hours. A minimum of 60 semester hours must be earned through coursework at Oglethorpe to satisfy the resi- dency requirement for an Oglethorpe degree to be awarded. Prior to graduation, students must be in residence during their final two sessions. 3. Completion of the general education distribution requirements. 4. Completion of major field requirements, with at least 15 semester hours in the major taken at Oglethorpe. 5. 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. 6. Satisfaction of all financial and other obligations to the University and payment of a degree completion fee. 60 7. Formal University College approval for graduation. 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. Transfer work is not included in the determination for Latin academic honors. 61 Disciplines and Majors Disciplines are presented alphabetically, with academic majors so designated. Accounting Major (Bachelor of Business Administration Degree) Accounting is the language of business. It is a service activity whose function is to provide quantitative information, primarily financial in nature, about economic entities that is intended to be useful in making economic decisions. The purpose of the major in accounting is to acquaint the student with the sources and uses of financial information and to develop the analytic ability necessary to produce and interpret such information. The student learns to observe economic activity; to select from that activity the events which are relevant to a particular decision; to measure the economic consequences of those events in quantitative terms; to record, classify, and summarize the resulting data; and to communicate the information in various reports and statements to appropriate decision-makers. General Education Requirements 12 courses (36 hours). Must complete 5 Composition I Composition II Western Civilization I Western Civilization II Intermediate Writing: Investigative or Intermediate Writing: Persuasive Humanities and Fine Arts (Complete 3 different categories) Literature Foreign Language Philosophy Art Music Theatre Film Social 8c Behavorial Sciences (Complete any 2) Politics Psychology Sociology Anthropology Natural Sciences & Quanitative (Complete any 2) Algebra II (prereq. Algebra I) Calculus Physical Science Biological Science Computer Programming (prereq. Elements of Computer Application Software) To satisfy the requirements for this major, a student must complete the follow- ing courses with a grade of "C-" or better in each: UCACC 1750 Principles of Accounting I UCACC 1751 Principles of Accounting II UCACC 3851 Intermediate Financial Accounting I UCACC 3852 Intermediate Financial Accounting II 62 UCACC 3854 UCACC 3855 UCACC 4937 UCBUS 1701 UCBUS UCBUS UCBUS UCBUS UCCSC UCECO 2821 UCECO 2822 UCMAT2702 Cost and Managerial Accounting Personal Income Tax Introduction to Auditing Legal Environment of Business I Introduction to Management Managerial Finance Introduction to Marketing Business Policy Elements of Computer Applications Software Survey of Microeconomics Survey of Macroeconomics Introduction to Statistics This major also requires two (2) advanced directed electives outside the disci- plines of Accounting, Business Administration, Economics. 10 Free Elective Courses (30 hours) 2850 3810 3850 4970 2840 63 Business Administration Major (Bachelor of Business Administration Degree) The business administration curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers as business leaders who will earn their livelihoods by discerning and satisfy- ing people's wants and needs. Success in this endeavor requires (1) the ability to think independently, (2) knowledge of business terminology and business institu- tions, both domestic and international, and (3) communication skills. Courses in economics and the functional areas of business administration introduce the stu- dent to business institutions, terminology, and methods of inquiry. Most business administration and economics courses have a communications component. These courses and the capstone course in business policy provide opportunity to develop and enhance thinking and communication skills. 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 of this program go on to receive a Master of Business Administration degree or a master's degree in a specific busi- ness area. In addition to preparing students for business careers and graduate school, the program in business administration is valuable preparation for other careers. Stu- dents learn administrative skills and methods of inquiry that are applicable in gov- ernmental and non-profit organizations. Since much legal practice involves busi- nesses and a knowledge of business terminology and institutions, this major is an excellent background for the study and practice of law. General Education Requirements 12 courses (36 hours). Must Complete 5 Humanities and Fine Arts Composition I (Complete 3 different categories) Composition II Literature Western Civilization I Foreign Language Western Civilization II Philosophy Intermediate Writing: Investigative or Art Intermediate Writing: Persuasive Music Theatre Film Social 8c Behaviorial Sciences Natural Sciences & Quanitative (Complete any 2) (Complete any 2) Politics Algebra II (prereq. Algebra I) Psychology Calculus Sociology Physical Science Anthropology Biological Science Computer Programming (prereq. Elements of Computer Application Software) 64 To satisfy the requirements for this major, a student must complete the follow- ing courses with a grade of "C-" or better in each: UCACC 1750 Principles of Accounting I UCACC 1751 Principles of Accounting II UCBUS 1701 Legal Environments of Business I UCBUS 2850 Introduction to Management UCBUS 3810 Managerial Finance UCBUS 3850 Introduction to Marketing UCBUS 4970 Business Policy UCCSC 2840 Elements of Computer Applications Software UCECO 2821 Survey of Microeconomics UCECO 2822 Survey of Macroeconomics UCMAT 2702 Introduction to Statistics This major also requires five (5) advanced directed electives (3000 or 4000) in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or Computer Science. 12 Free Elective Courses (36 hours) Communications Major (Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Degree) A program in communications prepares students to express themselves effec- tively in speech and in writing. It encourages students to examine their own modes of communication and to analyze the communication of others, from individual utteances 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. General Education Requirements 1 1 courses (33 hours). Must Complete 4 Composition I Composition II Western Civilization I Western Civilization II Humanities and Fine Arts (Complete 3 different categories) Literature Philosophy Art Music Theatre Film Social & Behaviorial Sciences (Complete any 2) Politics Psychology Sociology Anthropology Microeconomics or Macroeconomics Natural Sciences & Quanitative (Complete any 2) Algebra II (prereq. Algebra I) Statistics Calculus Physical Science Biological Science Computer Programming (prereq. Elements of Computer Application Software) 65 To satisfy the requirements for this major, a student must complete the following courses: UCCOM 1751 Public Speaking I UCCOM 2201 Introduction to Theories of Communication One Communications course at 4000 Level One course selected from the following two: UCCOM 2820 Intermediate Writing: Investigative UCCOM 2821 Intermediate Writing: Persuasive One course selected from the following two: UCCOM 2840 Principles of Journalism UCCOM 3840 Business Communication 2 semester of a single foreign language Four courses in Communications selected by student and advisor Complete a minor in a related field (five courses) 13 Free Elective Courses (39 hours) History Major (Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Degree) History, it is said, is the queen of the humanities. The history major is designed to give students a systematic understanding of cultures and civilizations across time and space. The major is intended to be cross disciplinary, requiring students to take courses in history as well as other relevant fields in the humanities and social sciences. Through the range of courses, students may explore a wide range of problems and issues in the past, as well as their connection to current social, political, and cultural realities. In addition to providing students with a wide-ranging acquaintance with the historical past, the major is designed to help students refine fundamental intellec- tual skills. All the courses place a heavy emphasis on developing reading, writing, and speaking skills. Texts and writing assignments are intended to help students hone their analytical skills. Since many of the history courses are taught in a semi- nar format, students must also present their views orally and be prepared to ex- plain them to their peers. The interdisciplinary component of the major serves to introduce students to the wide array of methods that historians may use in their quest to understand the past. Above all, the major is designed to provide students with a broad context for understanding the world, their place in it, and the varying forces that have shaped human society. 66 General Education Requirements 12 courses (36 hours). Must Complete 5 Composition I Composition II Western Civilization I Western Civilization II Intermediate Writing: Investigative or Intermediate Writing: Persuasive Humanities and Fine Arts (Complete 3 different categories) Literature Foreign Language Philosophy Art Music Theatre Film Social & Behaviorial Sciences (Complete any 2) Politics Psychology Sociology Anthropology Microeconomics or Macroeconomics Natural Sciences & Quanitative (Complete any 2) Algebra II (prereq. Algebra I) Statistics Calculus Physical Science Biological Science Computer Programming (prereq. Elements of Computer Application Software) To satisfy the requirements for this major, a student must complete the following courses: Any eight of the following courses, at least four of the following courses should be at the 3000 or 4000 level: UCHIS 2850 UCHIS 2851 UCHIS 2852 UCHIS 2853 UCHIS 2995/4995 UCHIS 3020 UCHIS 3055 UCHIS 3075 UCHIS 3853 UCHIS 4920 UCHIS 4921 UCHIS 4922 UCHIS 4923 United States History to 1865 United States History Since 1865 Europe in the Nineteenth Century Europe in the Twentieth Century Special Topics in History Northern Renaissance and Reformation The Italian Renaissance Roman History The Crusades The American Civil War and Reconstruction Contemporary U.S. History The First World War The Second World War Plus any four of the following: UCART 2852 UCECO 2823 UCECO 3825 UCMUS 2995/4995 UCPHI 2995/4995 Renaissance Art History Survey of United States Economic History History of Economic Thought Special Topics in Music Special Topics in Philosophy: Philosophical Issues and Problems 67 UCPHI 2996/4996 UCPOL 2861 UCPOL 2862 UCPOL 2863 UCPOL 2864 UCPOL 3860 UCPOL 2995/4995 UCSOC 2975 UCSOC 2995/4995 Special Topics in Philosophy Introduction to International Affairs Constitutional Law: Governmental Structure Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics History of Political Thought: Ancient and Medieval Special Topics in Politics Cultural Anthropology Special Topics in Sociology 16 Free Elective courses (48 hours) Organizational Management Major (Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Degree) The Organizational Management major is designed to prepare students for ca- reers in management, human resource development, and the applied social sciences. This program is appropriate for individuals interested in human resource manage- ment or administration positions in either the public or private sector of the economy. The curriculum consists of business-related courses and courses in the behavioral sciences as follows: General Education Requirements 12 courses (36 hours). Must Complete 5 Composition I Composition II Western Civilization I Western Civilization II Intermediate Writing: Investigative or Intermediate Writing: Persuasive Social & Behaviorial Sciences (Complete any 2) Politics Psychology Sociology Anthropology Humanities and Fine Arts (Complete 3 different categories) Literature Foreign Language Philosophy Art Music Theatre Film Natural Sciences & Quanitative (Complete any 2) Algebra II (prereq. Algebra I) Calculus Physical Science Biological Science Computer Programming (prereq. Elements of Computer Application Software) 68 To satisfy the requirements for this major, a student must complete the following courses: UCACC 1750 Principles of Accounting I UCACC 1751 Principles of Accounting II UCBUS 2850 Introduction to Management UCBUS 3850 Introduction to Marketing UCCSC 2840 Elements of Computer Applications Software UCECO 282 1 Survey of Microeconomics UCMAT 2702 Introduction to Statistics UCPSY 2860 Industrial/Organizational Psychology UCPSY 2870 Survey of Social Psychology UCPSY 3820 Tests and Measurements This major also requires five (5) directed electives courses from any combina- tion of the following disciplines: Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, or Psychology. 13 Free Elective courses (39 hours) Psychology Major (Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Degree) Psychology uses scientific methods to study a broad range of topics related to behavior and mental processes, including motivation, learning and memory, hu- man 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 rea- soning; and skills in human relations through which the student learns to become a more precise and more tolerant observer of human behavior and individual differ- ences. Many students with a background in psychology choose careers in psychol- ogy-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. General Education Requirements 12 courses (36 hours). Must Complete 5 Composition I Composition II Western Civilization I Western Civilization II Intermediate Writing: Investigative or Intermediate Writing: Persuasive Humanities and Fine Arts (Complete 3 different categories) Literature Foreign Language Philosophy Art Music Theatre Film 69 Social & Behaviorial Sciences Natural Sciences & Quanitative (Complete any 2) (Complete any 2) Politics Algebra II (prereq. Algebra I) Psychology Calculus Sociology Physical Science Anthropology Biological Science Microeconomics or Macroeconomics Computer Programming (prereq. Elements of Computer Application Software) To satisfy the requirements for this major, a student must complete the follow- ing courses: UCMAT 2702 Introduction to Statistics UCPSY 1701 Principles of Psychology UCPSY 3821 Survey of Physiological Psychology UCPSY 3860 Research Methods UCPSY 4920 History and Systems of Psychology One Course to meet the Cross Cultural Requirement. This requirement may be satisfied by courses such as: Cultural Anthropology, Cross Cultural Psychology, Asian American Literature, African American Literature, Race and Gender in U.S. Culture, Sex and Gender. 5 Directed Electives in Psychology 17 Free Elective courses (51 hours) Minors A minor consists of at least 15 credit hours with no more than 9 credit hours duplicated with major requirements. A minimum of 9 credit hours must be in coursework pursued in residency at Oglethorpe. To satisfy the requirements of a minor, a student must complete all minor courses with a grade of "C-" or better. Accounting Minor For a -minor in Accounting a student must take: UCACC 1 750 Principles of Accounting I UCACC 1 75 1 Principles of Accounting II UCACC 3851 Intermediate Financial Accounting I In addition 2 additional courses from the following: UCACC 3852 Intermediate Financial Accounting II UCACC 3853 Intermediate Financial Accounting III UCACC 3854 Cost and Managerial Accounting UCACC 3855 Personal Income Tax Art Minor For a minor in Art a student must take: UCART 1701 Art Appreciation UCART 2820 Introduction to Drawing UCART 2830 Introduction to Painting UCART 2850 Introduction to Figure Sculpture One additional Art class is required 70 Business Administration Minor For a minor in Business Administration a student must take: UCACC 1750 Principles of Accounting I UCACC 1751 Principles of Accounting II UCBUS 2850 Introduction to Management UCBUS 3810 Managerial Finance UCBUS 3850 Introduction to Marketing UCECO 2821 Survey of Microeconomics Communications Minor For a minor in Communications, a student must take: UCCOM 2201 Introduction to Theories of Communication UCCOM 2821 Intermediate Writing: Persuasive or UCCOM 2820 Intermediate Writing: Investigative One Communication Course at the 3000 Level Two additional electives in Communications. Economics Minor For a minor in Economics a student must take: UCECO 2821 Survey of Microeconomics UCECO 2822 Survey of Macroeconomics In addition, three of the following upper level course would be required: UCECO 2823 Survey of United States Economic History UCECO 3825 History of Economic Thought UCECO 4920 Economics of Development UCECO 4921 Money and Banking UCECO 4922 Elements of Labor Economics UCECO 4923 Elements of International Economic UCECO 4925 Government Economics English Minor For a minor in English, a student must take: UCENG 2551 World Literature: The Classics through the Renaissance UCENG 2560 World Literature: The Enlightenment to the Present UCENG 3850 Shakespeare Two additional English courses History Minor For a minor in History a student must take five courses selected from the following with at least one course in U.S. History and one course in European history: Survey of U.S. Economic History History of Economic Thought U.S. History to 1865 U.S. History since 1865 Europe in the 19 lh Century Europe in the 20 th Century Northern Renaissance and Reformation The Italian Renaissance Roman History The American Civil War and Reconstruction 71 UCECO 2823 UCECO 3825 UCHIS 2850 UCHIS 2851 UCHIS 2852 UCHIS 2853 UCHIS 3020 UCHIS 3055 UCHIS 3075 UCHIS 4920 UCHIS 4921 Contemporary U.S. History UCHIS 4922 The First World War UCHIS 4923 The Second World War UCHIS 2995/4995 Special Topics in History International Studies Minor A minor in international studies consists of five courses, distributed in the following way: UCPOL 2861 Introduction to International Affairs UCPOL 2864 Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics UCHIS 2853 Europe in the 20 th Century Two of the following: UCBUS 3870 International Business Management UCECO 4920 Economics of Development UCECO 4923 Elements of International Economics UCHIS 2852 Europe in the 19 th Century UCSOC 2975 Cultural Anthropology Special Topics classes as appropriate from Economics, History, Politics Organizational Management Minor For a minor in Organizational Management a student must take: UCACC 1750 Principles of Accounting I UCACC 1751 Principles of Accounting II UCBUS 2850 Introduction to Management UCBUS 3862 Human Resources Management UCPSY 1701 Principles of Psychology UCPSY 2860 Industrial/Organizational Psychology Politics Minor A minor in politics will consist of five courses selected from the following, and coursework must be distributed over at least three of the following areas (American politics and government; international affairs; comparative politics and gov- ernment; and political thought): UCPOL 1701 Introduction to American Politics UCPOL 2850 American Government UCPOL 2860 Introduction to Criminal Law UCPOL 2862 Constitutional Law: Governmental Structure UCPOL 2863 Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights UCPOL 2861 Introduction to International Affairs UCPOL 2864 Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics UCPOL 3860 History of Political Thought: Ancient and Medieval UCPOL 3861 History of Political Thought: Modern UCPOL 2995/4995 Special Topics in Politics Psychology Minor For a minor in Psychology, a student must take: UCPSY 1701 Principles of Psychology Four additional Psychology courses Course Descriptions Accounting UCACC 1750. Principles of Accounting I (3 hours) A study of accounting principles and concepts with emphasis on their application in financial statements. The use of accounting in business management and in decision making is stressed. UCACC 1751. Principles of Accounting II (3 hours) A study of the utilization of accounting information in business manage- ment with emphasis on decision making within the firm. Prerequisite: UCACC 1750. UCACC 3851. Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3 hours) This course covers financial accounting concepts and standards at an intermediate level. Topics covered are basic concepts and theory, financial statements and asset accounting. Prerequisite:UCACC 1751. UCACC 3852. Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3 hours) This course is a continuation of UCACC 3851. It covers the concepts and standards of accounting for liabilities and owners' equity. Prerequi site: UCACC 3851. UCACC 3853. Intermediate Financial Accounting III (3 hours) This course is a continuation of UCACC 3852. It covers special ized topics such as capital leases, pensions, investments, and income tax allocation. Prerequisite: UCACC 3852 UCACC 3854. 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: UCACC 1751. UCACC 3855. Personal Income Tax (3 hours) A study of the income tax laws and related accounting problems of in- dividuals. Prerequisite: UCACC 1751. UCACC 3856. Taxation of Business Entities (3 hours) A study of the income tax laws and related accounting problems of cor- porations and partnerships, with some consideration of estates and trusts. Prerequisite: UCACC 3855. UCACC 3858 Taxation of Flow Through Entities (3 hours) A study of income tax laws that effect Partnerships, S Corporations, Es- tates and Trusts, as well as the issues that face the individuals who are members of these entities. Prerequisite: UCACC 3856. UCACC 4935. 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: UCACC 3852. 74 Art UCACC 4936. Accounting Information 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 application of information systems to the various transaction cycles of the firm. Prerequisites: UCACC 1751 and UCCSC 2840. UCACC 4937. Introduction to Auditing (3 hours) A study of auditing standards and procedures, including the use to statis tical and other quantitative techniques, and preparation of audit work ing papers, reports, and financial statements. Emphasis is placed upon the criteria for the establishment of internal controls and the effect of these controls on examinations and reports. Prerequisites: UCMAT 2702 and UCACC 3852 UCACC 2995/4995. Special Topics in Accounting (3 hours) An intense study of diverse accounting topics under the direct supervi- sion of an accounting faculty member. Prerequisite: Permision of the instructor. UCACC 4340. Internship in Accounting (3-12 hours) An internship is designed to provide a formalized experiential learning opportunity to qualified students. The internship requires the student to obtain a full-time faculty supervisor, submit a learning agreement, work 30-35 hours for every hour of academic credit, keep a written journal of the work experience, have regularly scheduled meetings with the full-time faculty supervisor, and write a research paper dealing with some aspect of the internship. An extensive list of internships is maintained by the Career Services Office. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatifactory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the full-time faculty supervisor and qualifi- cation for the internship program. UCART 1701. Art Appreciation (3 hours) This course surveys the creative ways that human beings throughout his tory have attempted to depict their relationships to their surroundings. Art is thus viewed as a barometer of civilization, a visual, creative re- sponse to the intellectual 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 con- flicts involved. Basic artistic principles and concepts also will be studied in an effort to decide what has artistic value. Prerequisite: UCCOM 1711 UCART 2820. 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 de- velop the bridge between observation and creating an image, includ- ing drawing in line, light and dark, and perspective. 75 UCART 2830. 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 painting. 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. UCART 2840. Introduction to Photography (3 hours) Laboratory exercises, in-class lectures, critiques and assignments are de- signed to develop an understanding of all aspects of photography, in- cluding composition and self-expression. Emphasis will be on develop ment of technical skills and a personal direction in photography. UCART 2850. Introduction to Figure Sculpture (3 hours) Working from the life model, this course will focus on students' conveying their understanding of the human form in clay; planar structure, propor- tion and major anatomical landmarks will be covered. UCART 2852. Renaissance Art History (3 hours) This course will focus on the paintings, architecture, and sculpture of Eu- ropean Art from the late Gothic to the beginning of the Baroque period. Instruction will center on the visual arts as political, social, religious, and mythological evocations and reflections of the periods investigated. This course will be taught in an interdisciplinary format, incorporating the his- tory, science, music, and economics as related to the visual representa- tions. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712. UCART 2855. Far Eastern Art History: The Art of China, India, Tibet and Japan (3 hours) This course will explore the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of India, China, Tibet, Japan, and other Eastern cultures. Chronological in format, this course will enable students to analyze and understand the principle styles, methods, and contexts of Eastern Art and its intrinsic importance and value for understanding the cultural matrices in which art is created. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712. UCART 2860 Modern Art History. (3 hours) This course will function as a historical survey of the visual images that exemplify the philosophical and aesthetic concepts that shaped western culture from the mid nineteenth century throughout the first half of the twentieth century. The aesthetic, historical and technical aspects of major art forms, including painting, architechure, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, will be studied in relation to the socio-economic and political developments in Europe and the United States. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712. UCART 2995/4995. Special Topics in Art (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 pro- vide the necessary background for a thorough comprehension of social and intellectual sources of art. 76 UCART 4100 Internship in Art (3-12 hours) An internship is designed to provide a formalized experiential learning opportunity to qualified students. The internship generally requires the student to obtain a full-time faculty supervisor, submit a learning agree- ment, work 30-35 hours for every hour of academic credit, keep a written journal of the work experience, have regularly scheduled meetings with the full-time faculty supervisor, and write a research paper dealing with some aspect of the internship. An extensive list of internships is main- tained by the Career Services Office. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfac- tory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the full-time faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program. Business Administration UCBUS 1701. Legal Environments of Business I (3 hours) This course is 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 con- tracts, negotiable instruments, agency, and a study of the Uniform Com- mercial Code as it applies. UCBUS 1702. Legal Environments of Business II (3 hours) This course is a study of partnerships, corporations, sales, bailments, secu- rity devices, property, bankruptcy, and trade infringements. Prerequisite: UCBUS 1701. UCBUS 2850. Introduction to Management (3 hours) An introduction to the principles of management and administration. This course includes leadership, conflict resolution, decision making, and the functions of management in large and small organizations. UCBUS 2860. Conflict Management (3 hours) This course offers students practical strategies for resolving interpersonal disputes, both as participants and as managerial third parties. Students will be introduced to basic conflict theory and a variety of dispute resolu- tion processes. Emphasis will be placed on objective assessment, selection of appropriate response strategy, and successful settlement of typical work- place conflicts. Going beyond theory, students will practice their new con- flict management skills in role-playing that reflects the realities of the busi- ness world. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712. UCBUS 2870. Personal Finance (3 hours) The focus of this course will be on major personal financial planning prob- lems that individuals and families encounter. Emphasis on using personal financial planning activities as a framework for developing effective money management practices and addressing contemporary consumer issues, such as budgets, banking, tax strategies, investments, credit, insurance, real es- tate, pensions, and estate and retirement planning. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712. 77 UCBUS 3810. 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, capital structure, cost of capital, time value of money, and financial decision making under conditions of uncertainty. Prerequisites: UCACC 1751 and UCECO 2821 or UCECO 2822. UCBUS 3850. Introduction to Marketing (3 hours) A course concerned with the policies and problems involved in the operation of market institutions. The course examines broad principles in the organization and direction of the marketing function and analyti- cal aspects of marketing and consumer behavior. Prerequisites:UCACC 1751 and UCECO 2821 or UCECO 2822. UCBUS 3860. Marketing Communications (3 hours) Principles, concepts, and practices relating to the various kinds of com- munications employed to disseminate information about products and services to potential buyers. Communication methods to be studied in- clude advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, and public relations. The behavioral aspects of both messages and media will be explored. Pre- requisite: UCBUS 3850. UCBUS 3862. 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 glo- bal economy. The class will look at traditional HRM topics such as selec- tion and compensation and also at how students can manage their own human resource. Prerequisite: UCBUS 2850. UCBUS 3870. International Business Management (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. Prerequisite: UCBUS 2850. UCBUS 4910. Advanced Managerial Finance (3 hours) As a continuation of Managerial Finance, topics in this course will include capital budgeting, intermediate and long-term funding, current asset man- agement, 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: UCBUS 3810. UCBUS 491 1. Introduction to Investing (3 hours) An introduction to the environment in which investment decisions are made. Topics explored will include efficient markets, the capital asset pric- ing model, term structure of interest rates, risk versus return, and perfor- mance measures. Although the emphasis will be on stocks and bonds, other investments will be discussed. Prerequisite: UCBUS 3810. 78 UCBUS 4955. Elements of Marketing Research (3 hours) Included are the following: types of research, the research process, research design, sampling procedures, data collection methods, data analysis, prepa- ration and presentation of research findings. Prerequisites: UCMAT 2702, UCBUS 3850, and UCCSC 2840 or equivalent. UCBUS 4960. Managing for Quality (3 hours) This course will explore major systematic approaches to Total Quality Man- agement. Students will examine quality management from a "profound knowledge" perspective (Deming, Pirsig, 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: UCMAT 2702 and UCBUS 2850. UCBUS 4970. Business Policy (3 hours) This course is the capstone integration course for the business program. Students learn integrative thinking skills and strategic management tools through both the reading of conceptual work and the extensive use of the case studies. Prerequisites: UCACC 1750, UCACC 1751, UCBUS 2850, UCBUS 3810, UCBUS 3850, UCECO 2821 and UCECO 2822. UCBUS 2995/4995. Special Topics in Business Administration (3 hours) An intense study of diverse business topics under the direct supervision of a business administration faculty member. UCBUS 4900 Internship in Business Administration (3-12 hours) An internship is designed to provide a formalized experiential learning opportunity to qualified students. The internship generally requires the student to obtain a full-time faculty supervisor, submit a learning agree- ment, work 30-35 hours for every hour of academic credit, keep a written journal of the work experience, have regularly scheduled meetings with the faculty supervisor, and write a research paper dealing with some aspect of the internship. An extensive list of internships is maintained by the Career Services Office. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Prerequi- sites: Permission of the full-time faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program. Communications UCCOM 1711. Composition I (3 hours) A course designed to improve writing skills through practice. Students will write several short papers, study a variety of essay strategies, including Expository, Comparison/Contrast, and Definition. UCCOM 1712. Composition II (3 hours) A course designed to further enhance writing skills and process. Students will write a series of short research papers and other kinds of specialized writing. Particular attention will be paid to audience, purpose, and per- suasion as preparation for writing papers in content-oriented courses. Pre- requisite: UCCOM 1711 completed with a grade of "C-" or higher. 79 UCCOM 1751. UCCOM 1752. Public Speaking I, H (3 hours 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 articu- late student by actual experience, which will include the preparation and delivery of formal and informal talks on approved subjects. UCCOM 2201. Introduction to Theories of Communication (3 hours) This course is designed to give students a broad understanding of various theories used in communications. Students will look at theories about messages themselves as well as the various contexts in which they occur: interpersonal (between people), group and public communications, orga- nizational communication, mass communication, and (inter) cultural com- munication. Ethical implications of theories are considered. UCCOM 2820. Intermediate Writing: Investigative (3 hours) 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 investiga- tive projects, and to analyze and revise their own writing. Prerequisite: UCCOM 1712 completed with a grade of "C-" or higher. UCCOM 2821. Intermediate Writing: Persuasive (3 hours) Emphasis will be on presenting clear, coherent, and logical arguments. Reading and writing will be drawn from a range of disciplines, and stu- dents will be asked to analyze and revise their own writing. Prerequisite: UCCOM 1712 completed with a grade of "C-" or higher. UCCOM 2830. Creative Writing (3 hours) Introduction to the theory and practice of writing poetry and prose fic- tion. The student will be asked to submit written work each week. Prereq- uisite: UCCOM 2820 or UCCOM 2821. UCCOM 2840. Principles of Journalism (3 hours) This course will survey types of journalistic writing, basic news gathering and reporting techniques, the state of the modern media, and special top- ics related to the field of journalism Students will gain experience with news, feature and editorial writing, as well as writing for public relations applications. Prerequisite: UCCOM 2821 or UCCOM 2820 UCCOM 2850. Survey of 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 prac- tical problems involved in broadcast production, as well as raise theoretical questions and concerns about the use of media in the twenty-first century. Prerequisite: UCCOM 2820 or UCCOM 2821. UCCOM 3700 Internship in Communications (3-12 hours) An internship is designed to provide a formalized experiential learning opportunity to qualified students. The internship generally requires the student to obtain a full-time faculty supervisor, submit a learning agree- ment, work 30-35 hours for every hour of academic credit, keep a written journal of the work experiences, have regularly scheduled meeting with the full-time faculty supervisor, and write a research paper dealing with 80 some aspect of the internship. An extensive list is maintained by the Career Services Office. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Prerequi- sites: Permission of the full-time faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program. UCCOM 3840. Business Communication (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, per- suasive expository prose. Oral presentations and practice in listening with accuracy constitute another element of the course. Weekly writing assign- ments. Prerequisite: UCCOM 2820 or UCCOM 2821. UCCOM 4020 Strategies of Media Criticism (3 hours) This course will provide students with an understanding of the forces that shape media texts. Critical approaches use to analyse the media and text produced by the media will be explored. The goal of this course is to provide students with skills to become media literate, and therefore more critical consumers of the media. Prerequisities: UCCOM 2201 and UCCOM 2850 UCCOM 4301 Gender, Culture and Communications (3 hours) This course studies the relationships among communications, gender and culture. Students will explore theoretical approaches to gender, the cul- tural rhetorics of women's, men's, and gender movements; cultural views of gendered interaction, including masculine and feminine discourse styles; gendered nonverbal communication; and the practices of gendered com- munication in a variety of cultural contexts. Prerequisite: UCCOM 1711, UCCOM 1712 and UCCOM 2201. UCCOM 4801 Communications in a Global Age (3 hours) This interdisciplinary course investigates the restructuring of communica- tions within a global political economy of transnational flows of capital, commodities, people, information, and technology. This course asks stu- dents to investigate practices of globalization, particularly how these prac- tices are shaping cultural-political identities and communications. Students explore global communications from the perspectives of communications majors, practitioners in the "new information sector" economy, and glo- bal and national citizens in a changing world. Prerequisite: UCCOM 1711, UCCOM 1712 and UCCOM 2201. UCCOM 2995/4995. Special Topics in Communications (3 hours) This course will examine selected topics in journalism, communications, or media studies. UCCOM 2996/4996. Special Topics in Writing (3 hours) Study of a selected topic in the field of writing. The topic will vary from year to year. UCCOM 4055 Communications Research (3 hours) This course provides students with an understanding of the fundamental principles of research design. It will introduce them to both qualitative and quantitative methods used in communication research. Students will learn how to frame a research question, develop hypotheses and choose the appropriate method to investigate this research question. Prerequi- sites: UCCOM 1711, UCCOM 1712 and UCCOM 2201. Computer Science UCCSC 2840. Elements of Computer Applications Software (3 hours) This course introduces the student to the major types of computer appli- cations software, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, da- tabase management, graphics, and presentation software. A predominant emphasis is on the construction of significant applications systems, in- cluding integrating various applications, transferring data among applica- tions, and custom programming. The student will use microcomputer soft- ware such as Microsoft Office Professional, which includes Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visual Basic. UCCSC 2841. Elements of Visual Basic (3 hours) This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of elec- tronic data processing equipment, applications, and computer program- ming. It is intended primarily for students who do not plan further study in computer science. The student will become familiar with problem-solv- ing techniques and algorithm construction using the Visual Basic pro- gramming language, with rudimentary object-oriented programming, and with constructing applications in the Windows environment. Examples are drawn from business, mathematics, science, and other fields. Prerequisite: UCCSC 2840. UCCSC 2842. Elements of Pascal (3 hours) This course introduces the student to the fundamental techniques of prob- lem solving and algorithm construction within the context of the Pascal programming language. The student will design and complete several sub- stantial programming projects, most having significant mathematical con- tent. Topics will include data types, control structures, file manipulation, subprograms, parameters, records, arrays, dynamic data structures, ab- stract data types, object-oriented programming, and separate compilation units. Prerequisite: UCMAT 1702 and UCCSC 2840. UCCSC 2843. Elements of C++ (3 hours) This course introduces the student to the fundamental techniques of prob- lem solving and algorithm construction within the context of C++ pro- gramming language. The student will design and complete several sub- stantial programming projects, most having significant mathematical con- tent. Topics include data types, control structures, file manipulation, func- tions, parameters, structures, unions, classes, arrays, dynamic data struc- tures, abstract data types, object-oriented programming, and separate com- pilation units. Prerequisite: UCMAT 1702 and UCCSC 2840. UCCSC 2844. Elements of Advanced C++ (3 hours) This course includes a comprehensive treatment of the C++ programming language, using the object-oriented methodology. Fundamental C++ pro- gramming constructs will be discussed, including native types, control struc- tures, functions, parameters, pointers, structures, union, classes, file ma- 82 nipulation, arrays, dynamic data structures, and separate compilation units. In addition, the student will study such important object-oriented notions as objects, constructors, parametric polymorphim, and exceptions. Pre- requisite: UCCSC 2842 or UCCSC 2843. UCCSC 2845. Elements of Advanced Visual Basic (3 hours) The course teaches advanced techniques for the use of the Graphic User Interface (GUI) software, Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0. This course intro- duces the student to the advanced techniques of creating graphic user interfaces using advanced Visual Basic controls and will concentrate on formulating/implementing algorithms correctly. Prerequisites: UCCSC 2840 and UCCSC 2841. UCCSC 2846. Elements of Relational Databases Using Access (3 hours) The course will introduce the Microsoft Access Relational Database Man- agement System (RDBMS). This course will cover advanced features of Access and the programming capabilities that are available within Access. Topics to be covered include: relational database design, normalization of relational databases, and techniques to customize Access applications. Prerequisite: UCCSC 2840. UCCSC 4460 Internship in Computer Science (3-12 hours) An internship is designed to provide a formalized experiential learning opportunity to qualified students. The internship generally requires the student to obtain a full-time faculty supervisor, submit a learning agree- ment, work 30-35 hours for every hour of academic credit, keep a written journal of the work experience, have regularly scheduled meetings with the full-time faculty supervisor, and write a research paper dealing with some aspect of the internship. An extensive list of internships is main- tained by the Career Services Office. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfac- tory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the full-time faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program. UCCSC 2995/4995. Special Topics in Computer Science (3 hours) This course focuses on a variety of timely concepts and useful language environments Economics UCECO 2821. Survey of Microeconomics (3 hours) This course develops the economic principles necessary to analyze and interpret the decisions of individuals and firms with respect to consump- tion, investment, production, pricing, and hiring. The principles are used to understand the behavior of business firms and public policy-making insti- tutions. UCECO 2822. Survey of Macroeconomics (3 hours) This course examines the goals of economic policy and the policy instru- ments available to achieve those goals. Attention is give to both monetary and fiscal policy along with the theory and measurement of national in- come, employment, price levels, and the international implications of eco- nomic policy. 83 UCECO 2823. Survey of United States Economic History (3 hours) This course will study the origin and growth of the American economic system from pre-colonial through the 20 th century. The course traces the development of the evolution of American agricultural, commercial, manu- facturing, financial, labor, regulatory, and technological sectors. Prerequi- site: UCECO 2821 or UCECO 2822. UCECO 3825. History of Economic Thought (3 hours) This course is 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, Neo- classical, Institutionalise Keynesian, and post-Keynesian schools. Prereq- uisite: UCECO 2821 or UCECO 2822. UCECO 4920. Economics of Development (3 hours) This course is 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 steadily rising incomes in the United States, Europe, and Japan. General principles are applied to the development experience of selected countries in the historically less developed world and the formerly centrally-planned economies of Eastern and Central Europe. Prerequisite: UCECO 2821 or UCECO 2822 UCECO 4921. Money and Banking (3 hours) This course will study the role of private financial institutions and the Federal Reserve System in the creation of the nation's money supply and the theory that links the money supply to the nation's inflation rate and output level. Additional topics are the international payments mechanism, capital flows, the determination of exchange rates, and the use of a com- mon currency by several countries. Prerequisites: UCECO 2821, UCECO 2822, and proficiency in the use of spreadsheet software. UCECO 4922. Elements of Labor Economics (3 hours) This course will be a comprehensive study of the cause and effect relation- ship between work and income. It will examine labor market structures, human capital theory, union-management relations, labor history, economic policy, and earning profiles by gender and race. Prerequisites: UCECO 2821 and UCECO 2822. UCECO 4923. Elements of International Economics (3 hours) This course is a study of international trade and finance. The microfoundations of the course will address why countries trade, why spe- cial interest groups fight international trade, regional specialization, inter- national agreements on tariffs and trade, and national commercial policies. The macrofoundations of the course will focus on exchange rates, balance of payments, international investments, and coordination and cooperation of international monetary and fiscal policies. Prerequisites: UCECO 2821 and UCECO 2822. UCECO 4925 Governmental Economics (3 hours) An analysis of the impact of federal, state, and local government expendi- tures, revenues, debt management, and budgeting on the allocation of 84 resources, the distribution of income, the stabilization of national income and employment, and economic growth. Topics will include expenditure patterns, tax structure, benefit-cost analysis, policy analysis, and microeconomic and macroeconomic theories of public expenditures and taxation. Prerequisites: UCECO 2821 and UCECO 2822. UCECO 2995/4995. Special Topics in Economics (3 hours) An intense study of diverse topics under the direct supervision of an eco- nomics faculty member. English UCENG 2551. World Literature: The Classics through the Renais- sance (3 hours) This course will consider texts that are major representatives of: Greek drama, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance literature. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712. UCENG 2560. World Literature: The Enlightenment to the Present (3 hours) A continuation of works of major world writers since the Renaissance. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712. UCENG 2565. American Literature to 1865 (3 hours) This course examines fiction, poetry, essays, and journals written by Ameri- can authors between 1607 and 1865. It explores how being American has affected these writers both as artists and individuals, and relates that factor to other important aspects of the social, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States during this period. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712. UCENG 2570. American Literature Since 1865 (3 hours) A continuation of American Literature from the Civil War to the present, emphasizing major writers such as Whitman, Dickinson, Twain, James, Frost, Eliot, Hemingway and including contemporary writers. Prerequi- sites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712. UCENG 3850. Shakespeare (3 hours) The plays and theatre of William Shakespeare. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712. UCENG 3855. Modern Short Stories (3 hours) This course will consider 20 th century short stories, mostly English and American. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712. UCENG 3860. Modern Poetry (3 hours) This course will consider 20 th century poetry, mostly English and Ameri- can. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712. UCENG 3865. African-American Literature (3 hours) This course examines major writers and literary movements that have con- tributed to African-American literary history. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712. 85 UCENG 4010 Internship in English (3-12 hours) An internship is designed to provide a formalized experiential learning opportunity to qualified students. The internship generally requires the student to obtain a full-time faculty supervisor, submit a learning agree- ment, work 30-35 hours for every hour of academic credit, keep a written journal of the work experience, have regularly scheduled meetings with the full-time faculty supervisor, and write a research paper dealing with some aspect of the internship. An extensive list of internships is main- tained by the Career Services Office. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatis- factory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the full-time faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program. UCENG 4920. Special Topics in Drama. (3 hours) Drama as literature and genre, through survey and period studies. UCENG 4930. Special Topics in Poetry (3 hours) This course will focus on particular poets, movements, styles, or periods. UCENG 4940. Special Topics in Fiction (3 hours) English, American, and continental prose are examined in the context of theme, period, or genre. UCENG 4950. Special Topics in Literature and Culture (3 hours) Courses relating literature with aspects of social and intellectual history or a particular issue or theme. Possible offerings may include women in lit- erature, American civilization, African-American (or other ethnic) litera- ture, popular culture, the literature of a single decade, children's literature, and myth and folklore in literature. UCENG 4960. Special Topics in Major British and American Authors (3 hours) An intensive study of between one and five British or American authors. UCENG2995/4995 Special Topics in English (3 hours) An intense study of diverse topics under the direct supervision of a English faculty member. French UCFRE 1701, 1702. French I, II (3 hours plus 3 hours) These courses are an introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring a foundation in basic grammar as well as on listening comprehension and spoken French through class activities, tapes, and videos. UCFRE 2995/4995. Special Topics in French An intense study of diverse topics under the direct supervision of a French faculty member. 86 General Science UCGEN 1750. Elements of Physical Science (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 influences of science on other aspects of human activity. Elements of Physical Science will deal with a topic drawn from the physical sciences. These will include but not be limited to: Chemistry, Cosmology, Descrip- tive Astronomy, History of Science, Meteorology, Modern Scientific Per- spectives of the Universe, and Oceanography. UCGEN 1751. Elements of Biological Sciences (3 hours) This course is designed to examine the many facets of scientific investiga- tion. 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, Bioterrorism, Disease, Human Biology, Ecology, Evolution, and Nutrition. UCGEN 2000. Internship in Science (3-12 hours) An internship is designed to provide a formalized experiential learning opportunity to qualified students. The internship generally requires the student to obtain a full-time faculty supervisor, submit a learning agree- ment, work 30-35 hours for every hour of academic credit, keep a written journal of the work experience, have regularly scheduled meetings with the full-time faculty supervisor, and write a research paper dealing with some aspect of the internship. An extensive list of internships is maintained by the Career Services Office. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the full-time faculty supervisor and qualifica- tion for the internship program. UCGEN 2995/4995. Special Topics in General Science (3 hours) An intense study of diverse topics under the direct supervision of a sci- ence faculty member. History UCHIS 1701. Western Civilization I (3 hours) This course will explore the history of the Western world from late antiq- uity to 1600, focusing on the rise of the Christian civilizations of Eastern and Western 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 docu- ments and critical scholarly works, students will gain first-hand knowledge of the tools and methods of historical research. UCHIS 1702. Western Civilization II (3 hours) This course covers the history of Western civilization (defined as all the societies descended from medieval Christendom) since 1600, with the fo- cus 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 87 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. UCHIS 2850. United States History to 1865 (3 hours) A survey from Colonial times to 1865, concerned mainly with the major domestic developments of a growing nation. Prerequisites: UCCOM 171 1 and UCCOM 1712. UCHIS 2851. United States History Since 1865 (3 hours) A survey from 1865 to the present, concerned with the chief events that explain the growth of the United States to a position of world power. Pre- requisites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712. UCHIS 2852. Europe in the 19 th Century (3 hours) An examination of major events and movements in Europe, beginning with the collapse of the Old Regime and ending with the outbreak of World War I. Prerequisites UCHIS 1701 and UCHIS 1702. UCHIS 2853. Europe in the 20 ,h Century (3 hours) An examination of major events and movements in Europe, beginning with World War I and ending with the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact nations. Prerequisites: UCHIS 1701 and UCHIS 1702. UCHIS 3020. Northern Renaissance and Reformation (3 hours) The period of the northern Renaissance and Reformation is chiefly seen in terms of the breakdown of the medieval Catholic Church. The period also marked a dramatic transformation of European society, providing the foundation of both the modern state and modern revolutionary move- ments. This course will examine the relationship between religious ideas and more "secular" movements, in part to gain greater understanding of the true nature of the modern state and society. Prerequisites: UCHIS 1701 and UCHIS 1702. UCHIS 3055. The Italian Renaissance (3 hours) The Italian Renaissance is often regarded as the beginning of the modern era in the West. This course will examine the significance of the Renais- sance in the development of modern social and political ideas and institu- tions. In particular, the course will examine the relationship between cul- tural developments - arts and letters - and social and political movements. Prerequisites: UCHIS 1701 and UCHIS 1702. UCHIS 3075. Roman History (3 hours) This course explores the extraordinary achievements and failings of the Romans during a dramatic thousand-year history, during which a small-city- state grew to be a superpower whose influence has long outlasted its demise as a political entity. Special emphasis is devoted to developing stu- dents' ability to think historically by immersing themselves in the Roman world and experiencing that world through the eyes of the Romans them- selves. Prerequisites: UCHIS 1701 or permission of instructor. 88 UCHIS 3853. The Crusades (3 hours) During the late eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth centuries Western Europe, which had long been the prey of foreign invaders, became the feared hunter in the eastern Byzantine and Muslim worlds. The Crusades represented a tremendous clash between civilizations, with both destructive and benefi- cial consequences whose effects lasted for centuries. Students will study the Crusades from both the European and Arab viewpoints. Prerequisites: UCHIS 1701 or permission of instructor. UCHIS 4510. Internship in History (3-12 hours) An internship is designed to provide a formalized experiential learning opportunity to qualified students. The internship generally requires the student to obtain a full-time faculty supervisor, submit a learning agree- ment, work 30-35 hours for every hour of academic credit, keep a written journal of the work experience, have regularly scheduled meetings with the full-time faculty supervisor, and write a research paper dealing with some aspect of the internship. An extensive list of internships is main- tained by the Career Services Office. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatis- factory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the full-time faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program. UCHIS 4920. The American Civil War and Reconstruction (3 hours) A course emphasizing the causes of conflict, the wartime period, and major changes that occurred. Prerequisites: UCHIS 1701 and UCHIS 1702 UCHIS 4921. Contemporary U.S. History (3 hours) An interdisciplinary study of American life since World War II that em- phasizes political, economic, social, and cultural developments. Prerequi- sites: UCHIS 1701 and UCHIS 1702. UCHIS 4922. The First World War (3 hours) The war of 1914-1918 transformed the map and institutions of Europe and much of the rest of the world. This course engages students in an examina- tion of why the war began, follows the fighting on all fronts, and concludes with an analysis of the peace settlement and the new world created by the war and its aftermath. Prerequisites: UCHIS 1701 or permission of instruc- tor; completion of UCHIS 2851 or UCHIS 2853 recommended. UCHIS 4923. The Second World War (3 hours) This course will examine the greatest struggle of arms and ideas in human history. Topics include the legacy of the First World War, the rise of fas- cism and Nazism in Europe, and militarism in Japan. We shall also follow the major military and political events of the war in Western and Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Pacific, and other theatres. In addition, we shall examine how military and political decisions made by the Western democracies and the Soviet Union contributed to the shape of the postwar world. Prerequisites: UCHIS 1701 or permission of instructor; completion of UCHIS 2851 or UCHIS 2853 recommended. UCHIS 2995/4995. Special Topics in History (3 hours) Courses offered to respond to topical needs of the curriculum. 89 Mathematics UCMAT 1701, MAT 1702. Elements of Algebra I, H (3 hours plus 3 hours) This two course sequence is designed to equip students with the algebra skills needed for the study of statistics and calculus. The first course is designed to offer students a review of topics they may have encountered before but have been away from for some time. The second course will deal with specific selected topics, and understanding of which is crucial for success in statistics and calculus. The prerequisite for UCMAT 1702 is UCMAT 1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher or by examination. UCMAT 2702. Introduction to Statistics (3 hours) Statistics is the science of collecting, organizing, analyzing and interpret- ing numerical data. We will study the various ways through which statistics enables us to make informed decisions in business, psychology, health sci- ences, political science, and other disciplines. Topics to be covered include probability, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation and re- gression, and chi-squared tests. Prerequisite: UCMAT 1702 with a grade of "C-" or higher or by examination. UCMAT 2995/4995. Special Topics in Mathematics (3 hours) Selected topics in advanced mathematics are offered with permission of the instructor. Music UCMUS 1701. Music Appreciation (3 hours) The appreciation of music is an historical study of cycles, trends, and de- velopment of ideas from early civilization through the 20 th century. Music Appreciation discusses the development of different styles and movements, and the creative process as a means of self-expression with emphasis on the artists relationship to the world. Students in Music Appreciation will listen to a variety of important works with the aid of selected scores and outlines, and discussing composers and artists comment about their own works. Each student will be given copies of these sources, or reading lists from sources on reserve in the library. The use of the WWW and the Internet is encouraged and will be discussed in class. UCMUS 1702. Women and Music (3 hours) This course is a study of the contributions that women have made and are making in music from the middle ages to the present. The course will be conducted in a historical context with discussions on the roles of women as composers, arrangers, performers, teachers, writers, patrons, activists, etc. Students will study and discuss a variety of works that have made a signifi- cant impact on culture and society. UCMUS 2850. Music, Television, Films and their Impact on Culture (3 hours) This course is designed to study and discuss the variety of viewpoints on the impact of music, television, and films, and their relationship to culture. A variety of music will be included, and television programs and films will be viewed and discussed with selected readings, representing the variety of 90 viewpoints. When appropriate, guest speakers will be scheduled, and re- search using the WWW will be assigned. UCMUS 2995/4995. Special Topics in Music (3 hours) This course will be a study of a selected topic in music, such as Women in Music, World Music, African-American Composers, Basic Techniques of Conducting, Masterpieces of Choral Literature, Fundamentals of Music, and Music and the Media. Philosophy UCPHI 1701. Introduction to Western Philosophy (3 hours) This course introduces the student to Western philosophy through a study of four major thinkers: Socrates, Lucretius, Descartes and Nietzsche. These philosophers are from different historical periods and represent very dif- ferent intellectual and cultural traditions. 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. UCPHI 2995/4995. Special Topics in Philosophy: Philosophical Issues and Problems (3 hours) Studies of selected philosophical questions usually of special relevance to the present day have included courses such as Philosophy of History, War and its Justification, and Philosophical Issues in Women's Rights. UCPHI 2996/4996. Special Topics in Philosophy (3 hours) An intense study of diverse topics under the direct supervision of a Phi- losophy faculty member. UCPHI 3230 Internship in Philosophy (3-12 hours) An internship is designed to provide a formalized experiential learning opportunity to qualified students. The internship generally requires the student to obtain a full-time faculty supervisor, submit a learning agree- ment, work 30-35 hours for every hour of academic credit, keep a written record of the work experience, have regularly scheduled meetings with the full-time faculty supervisor, and write a research paper dealing with some aspect of the internship. An extensive list of internships is main- tained by the Career Services Office. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfac- tory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the full-time faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program. Politics UCPOL 1701. Introduction to Politics (3 hours) This course is an introduction to the fundamental questions of politics through an examination of the American founding and political institu- tions. Prerequisite: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712 UCPOL 2850. American Government. (3 hours) This course asks the question, "What is the American Regime"? The course reviews the founding theory underlying the constitution, the structure of 91 American Institutions and analysis of current events through political com- mentary. Course materials also cover such topics as the role of the media, interests groups, questions concerning civil rights and elections. Prerequi- sites: UCCOM 1712 and UCPOL 1701. UCPOL 2860. Introduction to Criminal Law (3 hours) The purpose of the course is to explore the dimensions of criminal law. That exploration will include the study of what constitutes a crime, the defense to criminal charges, crimes against the person, property crimes, crimes against public order and morals, crimes against the administra- tion of government and criminal sentencing. Prerequisite: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712 UCPOL 2861. Introduction to International Affairs (3 hours) This course is 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 theo- retical writings and an examination of present and future trends influenc- ing world politics. Prerequisite: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712 UCPOL 2862. Constitutional Law: Governmental Structure (3 hours) An examination of the constitution and constitutional law, with special emphasis on the structure of government, the rights, prerogatives, and responsibilities of the various branches, and federalism. Prerequisite: UCPOL 1701, UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712 UCPOL 2863. Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights (3 hours) An examination of the constitution and constitutional law, with special emphasis on the Bill of Rights and its application to the states through the 14 th Amendment. Prerequisite: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712 UCPOL 2864. Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics (3 hours) A survey of major political systems and forms of government in the world, focusing especially on Europe and Asia. Students will be introduced to the methods of comparative political study, examining such topics as political culture, social structure, party systems, and political institutions and con- stitutions. Prerequisites: UCPOL 1701. UCPOL 3860. History of Political Thought: Ancient and Medieval (3 hours) A survey of the history of political thought, emphasizing major authors and texts, including Plato, Al-Farabi, and St. Thomas Aquinas. Prerequi- site: UCCOM 1712 and UCPOL 1701 . UCPOL 3861. History of Political Thought: Modern (3 hours) The political thought and practice of the Middle Ages in the West were profoundly shaped by Christianity. One of the distinquishing marks of the modern era is the challenge by political thinkers of Christianity's central role. The origins of that challenge are to be found in Machiavelli, Hobbes, and Locke. This challenge, however, is not of the same nature as the philo- 92 sophical investigation of revelation which had been carried on by ancient political philosophers. Not only that, but this challenge comes hand-in- hand with an account of human life that is in many ways limited and limiting even as it claims to be liberating. It provokes a critical reaction from within the framework of modern political thinking. Some of the most influential representatives of this criticism are Marx and the representatives of the political movements his thought inspire. The primary goal of this course is to gain an acquaintance with the uniquely modern way of resolving the tension between reason and revelation, its view of the regime and citizen- ship, and its account of the human good. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1712 and UCPOL1701. UCPOL 2995/4995. Special Topics in Politics (3 hours) A variety of courses will be offered to respond to topical needs of the curriculum. UCPOL 4510. Internship in Politics (3-12 hours) An internship is designed to provide a formalized experiential learning opportunity to qualified students. The internship generally requires the student to obtain a full-time faculty supervisor, submit a learning agree- ment, work 30-35 hours for every hour of academic credit, keep a written journal of the work experience, have regularly scheduled meetings with the full-time faculty supervisor, and write a research paper dealing with some aspect of the internship. An extensive list of internships is main- tained by the Career Services Office. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfac- tory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the full-time faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program. Psychology UCPSY 1701. Principles of Psychology (3 hours) This course presents a unique way of understanding ourselves: the use of the empirical method to obtain information about human and animal be- havior. Psychological experimentation will be shown to contribute to hu- man self-understanding through its production of interesting, reliable, and often counter-intuitive results. Topics to be considered may include obedi- ence to authority, memory, alcoholism, persuasion, intelligence, and dream- ing. These topics will be examined from a variety of potentially conflict- ing perspectives: behavioral, cognitive, developmental, biological, and psy- choanalytic. This course serves as a prerequisite for all upper-level courses in psychology. A student must receive a grade of C- or higher before ad- vancing to any upper-level course. UCPSY 2860. Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 hours) Organizations and the individuals who function within them will be ex- amined from the perspective of psychological theory and research. Consid- eration will be given both to broad topics relevant to all organizations, such as communications, groups, and leadership, and to topics specific to the work environment, such as employee selection, training, and evaluation. Prerequisite: UCPSY 1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher. 93 UCPSY 2861. Survey of Behavior Therapy (3 hours) This course will examine the theoretical foundation for behavior modifica- tion. Other topics include the basic components of behavior modification, including therapy techniques, outcome studies, and discussion of clinical cases. Prerequisite: UCPSY 1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher. UCPSY 2865. Survey of Learning and Conditioning (3 hours) This course examines the empirical and theoretical issues surrounding learned behavior. Most of the data discussed come from studies in animal learning but special emphasis will be placed on how learning principles explain everyday human behavior and are used in the treatment of abnor- mal behavior patterns. Prerequisite: UCPSY 1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher. UCPSY 2870. Survey of 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 the social life. Prerequisite: UCPSY 1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher. UCPSY 2871. Survey of Cognitive Psychology (3 hours) This course explores the nature and function of human thought processes. Topics to be covered include perception, attention, remembering and for- getting, mental imagery, problem solving, and reasoning. Prerequisite: UCPSY 1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher. UCPSY 2875. Survey of Child and 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 devel- opments, particularly those of cognition, social behavior, and self-con- cept. The factors influencing development, such as heredity and social/ cultural environment, will be emphasized. Prerequisite: UCPSY 1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher. UCPSY 2880. Personality Theory (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 contradic- tory, perspectives. Prerequisite: UCPSY 1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher. UCPSY 2881. Survey of Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior (3 hours) This course examines the effects of psychoactive drugs on the central ner- vous system and behavior. Recreational and illicit drugs, along with medi- cations for various mental illnesses, will be discussed. Drug action at the synaptic level, dose response functions, tolerance, and toxicity also will be covered. Prerequisites: UCGEN 1751 and UCPSY 1701 with a grade of "C- " or higher. UCPSY 2885. Lifespan Development (3 hours) This course aims to develop students' critical understanding of psycho- logical concepts, theories, and methods relevant to the study of human 94 development across the lifespan. The students will be introduced to the key debates surrounding lifecycle stages and will analyze psychological changes from neonate to adulthood (including middle and old age) thor- ough dying and death. Prerequisite: UCPSY 1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher. UCPSY 3820. Tests and Measurements (3 hours) This course covers the selection, interpretation, and applications of psy- chological tests, including tests of intellectual ability, vocational and aca- demic aptitudes, and personality. 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 to administer tests. Prerequisites: UCPSY 1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher and UCMAT 2702. UCPSY 3821. Survey of Physiological Psychology (3 hours) This course focuses on the neural and hormonal correlates of behavior, including sleep, feeding, sexual behavior, learning and memory, language, movement, and psychopathology. Other topics include methods used in the brain sciences, the connection between stress and illness, and how the brain recovers from injury. Prerequisite: UCGEN 1751 and UCPSY 1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher. UCPSY 3830. 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: UCPSY 1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher. UCPSY 3840. 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 ap- proaches. The second is to help the student learn to evaluate critically the research evidence regarding therapeutic interventions. The third is to en- courage a self- examination of the student's attitudes and those of our society regarding mental illness and the full range of human individual differences. Prerequisites: UCPSY 1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher and UCPSY 2880. UCPSY 3860. Research Methods (3 hours) Through a combination of class discussion and hands-on research activity, this course provides students 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: UCPSY 1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher and UCMAT 2702. 95 UCPSY 4920. 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 empiri- cal differences. Recommended for the senior year. Prerequisites: UCPSY 1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher and one additional psychology course. UCPSY 4070. Internship in Psychology (3-12 hours) An internship is designed to provide a formalized experiential learning opportunity to qualified students. The internship generally requires the student to obtain a full-time faculty supervisor, submit a learning agree- ment, work 30-35 hours for every hour of academic credit, keep a written journal of the work experience, have regularly scheduled meetings with the full-time faculty supervisor, and write a research paper dealing with some aspect of the internship. An extensive list of internships is main- tained by the Career Services Office. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfac- tory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the full-time faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program. UCPSY 2995/4995. Special Topics in Psychology (3 hours) The seminar will provide examination and discussion of various topics of contemporary interest in psychology. Prerequisite: UCPSY 1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher. Sociology UCSOC 1701. Principles of Sociology (3 hours) This course offers an introduction to topics central to the study of human society and social behavior. Selected fields of study frequently include cul- ture, formation of the self, social classes, power structures, social move- ments, criminal behavior, and a variety of social institutions. Emphasis is placed upon basic concepts and principal findings of the field. UCSOC 2850. Marriage and Family (3 hours) This course focuses primarily on the 20 lh -century American family. The topics discussed include trends in marriage, the age of marriage, fertility, illegitimacy, divorce, remarriage, and domestic abuse. The possible social and economic causes and consequences of these trends are also discussed. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712. UCSOC 2975. 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 func- tion. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712. UCSOC 2980 Crime and Deviance (3 hours) This course examines the social basis for defining behaviors which are thought to threaten civil society and social survival, distinctions between crime, deviance, and normality will be investigated, and topics relevant to the implementation of law in practice (as opposed to law found in law books) will be surveyed. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711, UCCOM 1712 and UCSOC 1701. 96 UCSOC 2985. Social Problems (3 hours) This course is designed to introduce students to six social problems which beset the United States and/or the world today: drug abuse, racism/ dis- crimination, overpopulation/environmental degradation, gun violence, and welfare dependency, plus a "hot button" topic of intense immediate interest. Sociological perspectives on each problem will be emphasized. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711, UCCOM 1712 and UCSOC 1701 UCSOC 4050. Internship in Sociology (3-12 hours) An internship is designed to provide a formalized experiential learning opportunity to qualified students. The internship generally requires the student to obtain a full-time faculty supervisor, submit a learning agree- ment, work 30-35 hours for every hour of academic credit, keep a written journal of the work experience, have regularly scheduled meetings with the full-time faculty supervisor, and write a research paper dealing with some aspect of the internship. An extensive list of internships is main- tained by the Career Services Office. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatis- factory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the full-time faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program. UCSOC 2995/4995. Special Topics in Sociology (3 hours) A seminar providing examination and discussion of various topics on con- temporary and historical interest in sociology. Spanish UCSPN 1701, 1702. Spanish I, II (3 hours plus 3 hours) These courses are an introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring a foundation in basic grammar as well as on listening comprehension and spoken Spanish through class activities, tapes, and videos. UCSPN 2995/4995. Special Topics in Spanish An intense study of diverse topics under the direct supervision of a Span ish faculty member. 97 98 Graduate Programs Education Master of Arts in Teaching Early Childhood Education The Master of Arts in Teaching Early Childhood Education (grades P-5) Pro- gram at Oglethorpe University is based on a commitment to a broad liberal arts background as the best content preparation for teaching and to preparing teachers for the diverse schools of the 21 st century. The program offers both the Master of Arts in teaching degree and initial certification for early childhood educators. Successful completion of the program is necessary to obtain recommendation for a teaching certificate. Admission Application forms may be obtained from the Division of Education. To be admitted to the graduate program, applicants must meet the following admission criteria: 1. Completion of a bachelor's degree at a regionally accredited institution. Oglethorpe undergraduate students may be able to "bridge" into the Master of Arts in Teaching Early Childhood Program in the final semester of their senior year. 2. A minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 2.8 from all college work. 3. Prerequisites as follows: Two courses in humanities (including English composition) Two courses in social studies Two courses in mathematics (including College Algebra and one course beyond) Two courses in laboratory science Two courses in the arts EDU 101 Introduction to Education EDU 201 Educational Psychology EDU 401 The Exceptional Child PSY 201 Child and Adolescent Psychology 4. A passing score on all sections (reading, writing, and mathematics) of the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) developed and administered by Educational Testing Service. Applicants are exempt from this require- ment if they have earned qualifying scores on any of these tests: SAT total score 1000, with at least 480 verbal and 520 mathematical ACT total score 22, with at least 21 verbal and 22 mathematical GRE total score 1030, with at least 490 verbal and 540 quantitative 5. A combined score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE, with a minimum of 500 on the verbal section. 6. A 500- to 1000-word written statement describing experiences in working with children or youth as, for example, a tutor, camp counselor, day care worker, church school teacher, substitute teacher, or volunteer working with children. 100 7. Three letters of recommendation, including one from a faculty advisor, one from another university professor, and one from a supervisor in a work or volunteer setting. Note: Admission to the graduate program does not imply acceptance as a candi- date for the master's degree. See Admission to Candidacy below. Program Completion Requirements Candidates for the degree and initial certification must meet the following requirements: 1. Maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher for all work taken at Oglethorpe. 2. Complete all courses in the Master of Arts in Teaching Early Childhood Education Program with a grade of "C" or higher. 3. Complete 50 hours of field experience during fall and spring enrollment in the program and a semester-long student teaching experience - EDU 619 Student Teaching and Capstone Seminar. 4. Pass the appropriate Praxis II tests prior to enrolling for EDU 619 Stu- dent Teaching and Capstone Seminar. 5. Complete EDU 619 Student Teaching and Capstone Seminar success- fully. In order to enroll, students must show proof of liability insurance and sign the "Personal Affirmation," affirming their legal status and giving the Georgia Professional Standards Commission the right to per- form a background check, if required. Student teaching placement in some school districts may also require a background check and/or fin- gerprinting. 6. Compile and successfully present an electronic professional portfolio. In this portfolio, candidates must demonstrate their knowledge base for each of the 10 INTASC standards. Admission to Candidacy Graduate students must be admitted to candidacy before enrolling for EDU 619 Student Teaching and Capstone Seminar. The candidacy application must be filed with the Chair of the Division of Education. Admission to candidacy may be given or denied following a careful review of all work of the student, including participation in field experience. Notice of action taken on the candidacy applica- tion will be given in writing to the student. Residence At least 30 semester hours of graduate work must be completed at Oglethorpe University. Transfer Credit The Master of Arts in Teaching Early Childhood Education Program at Oglethorpe is unique in both conception and implementation. For this reason, only limited transfer credit is possible. A maximum of six semester hours of credit may be transferred from another accredited graduate institution subject to the following conditions: 1. Transfer credit may be awarded for courses that are comparable to Cul- tural Psychology, Assessing Teaching and Learning, and/or Technology of Teaching if the student has received InTech certification. Transfer credit cannot be accepted for other courses. 101 2. Determination of transfer credit is made by the Chair of the Division of Education in consultation with the student's advisor. The student must present a catalog course description for the requested course. Work al- ready applied toward another degree cannot be accepted. 3. Work must have been completed within the previous six years and must have been applicable toward a graduate degree at the institution where the credit was earned. 4. Acceptance of transfer credit does not reduce the residency requirement. 5. An official transcript showing the credits to be transferred must be on file in the Registrar's Office. A copy of the transcript should be attached to the request. 6. Under no circumstances may credit earned through correspondence or online courses be applied toward satisfaction of degree requirements. Advisement and Registration Upon admission to the graduate program, each student is assigned to a mem- ber of the faculty of the Division of Education who serves as advisor to guide the student in planning the program of study. Registration dates for each semester are listed in the Academic Calendar in this Bulletin. Preregistration occurs in Novem- ber for the spring semester and in April for the summer and fall semesters. Stu- dents must meet with their advisors to plan for registration for courses. Course Load A full-time course load for graduate students is 12 semester hours or three courses. Tuition and Fees An application fee (non-refundable) of $35 must accompany the application. Tuition is charged on a per-course basis. All fees are subject to change. Please direct inquiries regarding current fees to the Business Office. 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 an $85 degree completion fee is due. Academic Standards Candidates for the master's degree must meet the following academic stan- dards: 1. The student's overall grade-point average for work in the graduate pro- gram must be 3.0 or higher. 2. If in any case the candidate fails to maintain satisfactory academic and professional standards, a review by the Teacher Education Council will determine the student's continuation in the program. 3. Any student who falls below a 3.0 grade-point average or has a total of two course grades of "C" or below will be placed on academic probation. A student who received a third grade of "C" or less or who does not achieve a 3.0 grade-point average upon completion of three additional graduate courses will be dismissed from the program. 102 MAT Course Descriptions EDU 601. Exploring Constructivist Teaching and Learning 4 hours The purposes of this course, the first in the Master of Arts in Teaching program sequence, are to explore the historical and philosophical foundations of constructivist teaching and learning and to provide learners with pedagogical skills to plan, imple- ment, and assess inquiry-based instruction. Students will engage in regular and systematic reflection on their developing knowledge and then apply their knowledge in field-based classroom experiences in diverse settings. EDU 602. Cultural Psychology 4 hours Cultural psychology is an interdisciplinary field between psychology and an- thropology. It focuses on the ways in which culture and mind, and more specifically, culture and self, mutually constitute each other. Therefore, cultural psychology primarily addresses how the mutual constitution of culture and self has implications for cross-culturally divergent psychological patterns in cognition, emotion, motiva- tion, moral reasoning, and psychopathologies. EDU 603. Assessing Teaching and Learning 4 hours This course provides an introduction to the concepts and skills needed to de- velop paper-and-pencil and performance assessments for formative and summative classroom evaluation. Planning student evaluations, coordinating evaluations with objectives, item development, item analysis, relating evaluation to instruction, grad- ing, and reporting achievement outcomes to students, parents, and school person- nel are discussed. EDU 604. Technology of Teaching 4 hours The purposes of this course are twofold: 1) to prepare prospective teachers to meet the Georgia technology standards for educators, and 2) for these prospective teachers to learn to integrate technology into meaningful learning experiences for the students they will teach. To accomplish these goals, students in the course will learn to use technology as a tool for designing and conducting learning projects in which inquiry is the means of investigation. EDU 611. Arts of Diverse Peoples 4 hours This course provides future teachers with an appreciation and understanding of the arts disciplines of music, visual art, dance, and theatre as a means to under- stand self, others, and the human condition. It also offers students an opportunity for personal inquiry experiences and skill development in the arts so that they feel prepared to incorporate study of the arts into their classrooms. Students will engage in regular and systematic reflection on their developing knowledge base. Students will also apply their knowledge in field-based classroom experiences in diverse set- tings. 103 EDU 612. Literacy and Literature 4 hours This course prepares students to be literacy teachers in diverse early childhood classrooms. The course includes methods of literacy instruction and explorations in literature from various cultural perspectives. Students will engage in regular and systematic reflection on their developing knowledge base and apply their knowledge in field-based classroom experiences in diverse settings. EDU 613. Studies of Diverse Cultures 4 hours This course includes exploration of social studies content and methods for teaching social studies in early childhood education. From a variety of perspectives tives, students will examine the types of questions social scientists ask about human experience, institutions, and interactions. In the course, prospective teachers will use appropriate methods of inquiry to investigate some of those questions. They will engage in regular and systematic reflection on their developing knowledge base and then apply that knowledge in field-based classroom experiences in diverse set- tings. EDU 614. Mathematical Inquiry 4 hours The foundation for this course is that knowing mathematics is doing mathemat- ics; thereby, students will be prepared to teach mathematics well. The focus is mathematics content: number systems, geometry, and an additional unit (from prob- ability/statistics, graph theory, or another appropriate area). Methods, assess- ment, technology, and historical perspective are integral to this course. EDU 615. Inquiring Into Science 4 hours In this course, students will explore nature, content, and processes of science while examining current best practices and issues in teaching science to children. Students will understand the role that inquiry plays in the development of scientific knowledge. Students will explore relationships between science, technology, and other curriculum areas in a community of diverse elementary learners. EDU 619. Student Teaching and Capstone Seminar 12 hours Student teaching, a supervised internship semester in a diverse elementary public school classroom, is the capstone experience in teacher preparation, the point at which theory and practice converge. The course includes 14 weeks of full- time participation and teaching in a public school classroom with weekly seminar meetings for professional development. 104 105 Master of Business Administration The MBA Program Overview Oglethorpe University has long enjoyed a tradition of educating men and women to be leaders and contributors in the business community and society at large. In keeping with the Oglethorpe tradition, the Master of Business Administration pro- gram is rooted in the liberal arts. From this foundation, the program concentrates on the integration of business functional areas, while encouraging students to ap- ply critical thinking, leadership and communication skills, and to focus on team- work. Courses in the MBA program integrate the disciplines of economics, finance, marketing, management, and accounting in order to illustrate a complete picture of the global business environment and how different aspects within that world inter- relate. The needs and input of the Atlanta business community helped to shape the design of the Oglethorpe MBA, culminating in courses that are pertinent to today's global business environment. Oglethorpe's MBA is an innovative program that supports our commitment to higher education in Atlanta. The primary purpose of the MBA program is to pro- vide graduates with the expertise necessary to become effective, professional man- agers in business and non-business organizations. The curriculum is designed to help the students acquire an understanding of the context in which modern organi- zations operate, a knowledge of the content of management operations, and an appreciation of the interrelationships involved. The courses will present the stu- dent with an understanding of the economic, political, and social environment in which organizations operate, domestically and internationally and the behavioral skills that are essential in the modern organizational environment. Small classes, generally averaging 15 students, are scheduled in 8-week sessions, in the evening one night a week or on Saturday for the convenience of professional adults. The program consists of 13 courses that stress the use of critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills developed in the context of a business setting. Students generally are taught by full-time Oglethorpe University faculty in an inter- active seminar-style setting. Admission to the MBA Program is offered prior to the beginning of each 8-week session. The five 8-week sessions begin mid-January, mid- March, mid-May, late August and late October. The 13 courses are divided into four general course categories: THE CONTEXT COURSES: The Elements of Modern Business In the 'context' courses, students explore various aspects of the processes by which businesses are created and established, and the ways by which enterprise develops. Students study the manner by which commerce evolves in anticipation of and in response to a variety of challenges including international and domestic competition and the need to create value for customers, employees, owners and society at large. These courses are designed to engage the students to think criti- cally about how businesses can and should successfully integrate and meet the needs of individuals, groups and cultures. The courses are: MBA 600 Commercial Civilization MBA 640 Moral Leadership 106 MBA 660 Value Creation for the Customer MBA 670 Global Enterprise THE CONTENT COURSES: Corporate Decision Making In the 'content' courses, students are asked to develop and exercise their skills with a particular set of tools and to apply these tools to the conversion of raw data into useful information. Integrative case studies are used; a number of which will be common across the content courses. In addition, professors and interested others may participate in any given content course when the integrative cases are discussed. This feature is designed to make the inter-disciplinary links in the courses. The courses are: MBA 610 Capital Decision Making MBA 620 Economics of the Enterprise MBA 630 Managerial Accounting and Control MBA 650 Marketing Decision Making The eight Context and Content courses are collectively referred to as the Core courses. ELECTIVE COURSES: Enhanced Skills and Perspectives In three elective courses, students have the opportunity to explore an area or areas of their choice in greater depth. These areas include accounting, economics, finance, management and leadership, and marketing. Often interdisciplinary elec- tives are offered that give the student an opportunity to integrate knowledge from more than one traditional discipline. THE CAPSTONE COURSES: Applied Business Analysis and Decision Making In the 'capstone' courses, students are challenged to integrate, in a systematic, rigorous, and relevant manner their knowledge, insights and skills gained from previous courses and experiences. Working exclusively in teams, students apply their knowledge and skills within the context of sophisticated business simulation exer- cises, and through the completion of actual, 'live', business problem solving projects. The courses are: MBA 690 Business Simulation* MBA 700 Practicum Project *MBA 690 Business Simulation is taught in the 14-week semester format. Teaching The MBA courses are generally taught by full-time Oglethorpe University faculty members with a wide variety of practical business and academic teaching experience. This variety leads to a diversity of teaching styles, which is a key factor in the strength of the program. Teaching methods may include lecture and textbook approaches, the case method, seminars, field trips, group projects and independent research. The case method often will be used in the content courses, with the same case studied in more than one course to enhance the student's universal understanding of the complexities of business. When this overlap occurs, other professors and students familiar with the case will attend the class session and participate in the discussion. In this way, the program stresses the integration of functional areas. 107 108 Master of Business Administration Admission Procedures Application Procedures: All correspondence concerning admission to the MBA program should be ad- dressed to Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30319- 2797; telephone: (404) 364-8376. A prospective student should complete and return an application for admission and other required supporting documentation with a $30 non-refundable application fee. Candidates seeking admission to the Oglethorpe University MBA program should be prepared to demonstrate the aptitude and motivation necessary to complete the program successfully. Applicants must submit the following materials in support of their admissibility. 1. A completed application form, with $30 nonrefundable application fee. 2. An essay of no more than two pages, citing a specific example of the most effective professional or academic team of which the applicant has been a member and describe what it accomplished, what his or her role was, and why the team was successful. 3. An updated resume. 4. Three letters of recommendation, including one professional reference, one academic reference, and either a personal or a second professional or aca- demic reference. 5. Official copies of academic transcripts from all colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education attended. 6. Official results of either the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT); The Institutional Code for Oglethorpe Uni- versity is 5521. 7. International Students only: Additional requirements may apply. Please contact the University College at (404) 364-8383. [Items (1), (2), and (3) should be completed and submitted together to the Oglethorpe University MBA Program. The applicant must request that item (4) be submitted by their recommenders, item (5) resubmitted by the appropriate institu- tions, and item (6) be submitted by the appropriate testing service to the Oglethorpe University MBA Program.] The Admission Committee will evaluate the applicant according to the following: Full Admission - A student who has satisfactorily demonstrated aptitude through recommendation and work experience, completed an undergraduate degree, has acceptable scores on the GRE or GMAT, and who has met all prerequisites required for admission. Conditional Admission A student who has not completed all of the undergraduate prerequisite courses that are required to enter the program, but has met all other admission requirements. Re gret - An applicant who in the opinion of the admission committee does not meet the criteria for admission. 109 Prerequisites The general level of Oglethorpe's MBA courses assumes that the student has a basic knowledge of business terminology and functional business operations. To assure preparedness, students must have taken the following undergraduate courses (or their equivalent): Principles of Accounting I Survey of Microeconomics Introduction to Marketing Managerial Finance Introduction to Statistics Calculus for Business Decisions Certain MBA courses have the classes listed above as specific prerequisites; how- ever, admitted students may still enroll in the graduate program without every pre- requisite as long as the student completes them during the course of their graduate study. A student must satisfy all prerequisites for any specific MBA class (see course descriptions for specific prerequisites). Transfer Credit Students admitted to the MBA Program may transfer up to ten semester credits of prior accredited and comparable graduate work taken elsewhere. Transfer credit can include no more than two core courses. A final evaluation of proposed transfer credit will be made by the MBA faculty. English Language Proficiency All students from countries where English is not the native language must dem- onstrate English language proficiency to be considered for admission. English lan- guage 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 550 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 Associa- tion of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) accredited college or university. Admission as a Transient Student 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. The student must have completed all prerequisites required for the proposed course of study. This permission is the responsibility of the transient student. A letter of good standing or a current transcript must be sent to the University College Office before a transient student can be accepted. 110 Academic Regulations and Policies Academic Advising Each student consults with the MBA Director or MBA Advisor in preparing course schedules, discussing post-graduation plans, and inquiring, about any other academic matters. The MBA Director or the MBA Advisor serves as the student's academic advisor. To change advisors a student must complete the following proce- dural steps: Ask the proposed "new" faculty advisor for permission to be added to the faculty member's advisee list. Ask the current advisor to send the student file to the faculty member who has agreed to be the student's new advisor. Ascertain that the new advisor has received the file and has sent an Advisor Change notice to the Registrar's Office. Registration Students should make appointments prior to or during registration to consult with their academic advisors. 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. Final Examinations Final examinations, up to four hours in length, generally are given during the last evening of each class. The Oglethorpe Honor Code, Withdrawals, Drop/ Add, Refunds, Grading, Grade Appeals, and Graduation Exercises The policies regarding The Oglethorpe Honor Code, Withdrawals, Drop/ Add, Refunds, Grading, Grade Appeals, and Graduation Exercises are the same as those for Undergraduates. Please refer to that section for further information. Standards A cumulative GPA of 3.0 with no more than two grades below a B- is required for graduation. If the cumulative GPA falls below a 3.0 the student will not be in 111 good academic standing. The first session that a student falls below a 3.0, the stu- dent will be placed on warning. In an effort to improve the student's GPA he or she may repeat a course; no additional credits are earned for the course; however, the new grade and quality points will replace the original grade. If a student is on warning, and the next session still falls below a 3.0, the student is placed on proba- tion. A student on probation is allowed to take no more than one course each session in the MBA program until he or she exits the probation period. If a student contin- ues on probation, the student is excluded from attending the MBA program for one session and is placed on exclusionary probation. If a student returns from exclusionary probation and the next session is in good standing, then the exclusionary probation is removed. If the student is still not in good standing, the student is permanently excluded from the MBA program. Candidacy Review After each student has completed 12-18 hours of MBA courses, the MBA Coun- cil will review the student's progress, grades and evaluations from individual faculty members. This review is designed to identify any weaknesses in the student's progress and to help the student to complete the program. The Council will be primarily focused on communication (both oral and written), teamwork and quantitative skills. If any weaknesses are identified which are not apparent in the course grades, the student may be asked to complete additional work so as to upgrade these skills. This additional work, if warranted, is designed to increase the student's ability to success- fully complete the program. Master of Business Administration Tuition and Fees Payment of tuition and fees is due at the time of 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 be- tween the amount of their aid and the amount due by the deadline. Please see the Tuition and Costs section of this bulletin for current tuition and fees. Employer Reimbursement- Arrangements can be made for those students whose employers pay all or part of their tuition and fees. At the beginning of each semes- ter (at the time of registration), students must complete a Deferred Payment Op- tion: Employer Reimbursement form for their course fees and pay a 25% down payment, plus a $25 administration fee. The balance is due from the employer or the student 30 days after class/session ends. Student accounts that are delinquent will be subject to late fees. Registration for future sessions will be withheld on ac- counts with a past due balance. Financial Assistance Financial Assistance for MBA programs is very limited. In some cases, students are eligible for Federal Perkins Loans, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans, or Federal PLUS Loans as described in the Financial Assistance section of this bulletin. 112 MBA Course Descriptions CONTEXT COURSES MBA 540 Calculus for Business Decisions (4 hours) This course focuses on the applied mathematics of Algebra and Calculus. Both are needed in constrained optimizations of target variables such as maximization of output, profit, return of investment, minimization of cost, optimal inputs uses, etc. The students of this course will benefit in other courses that use these math- ematical concepts. This course does not cover graduate credit, but is for the convience of students who need this prerequisite material. MBA 600 Commercial Civilization (3 hours) This course is designed to familiarize the student with the evolution of free market thinking since the dawn of civilization through the present. The course will be divided into two sections. The first begins with the hostility of Aristotle and then proceeds to analyze the mercantile philosophy of the Catholic Church. The specific markets impacted by the Crusades alone, with a natural progression into the Re- naissance will follow. This portion of the course will end with the champions of free market thinking, i.e., Smith, Franklin, and Weber. The second half of the course will analyze various industries and the individuals that developed them throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The focus of the second half of the course will be primarily but not exclusively with the United States. Prerequisites: Admis- sion to the program. MBA 640 Moral Leadership (3 hours) In this seminar students examine the moral, ethical, and value-based elements of leadership in organizations. Issues as to how one determines what is right or wrong with respect to organizational action, from both an individual and organiza- tional context, are discussed. There is an emphasis on getting the students to em- ploy moral reasoning and to articulate their own perspectives on the challenges of moral leadership. Prerequisites: Admission to the program. MBA 660 Value Creation for the Customer (3 hours) In this seminar students are introduced to systems thinking and analysis and examine how the various segments of business can be brought together to form a complete value creation system that can lead to sustainable competitive advantages in the marketplace. Students will examine various perspectives of Systems Analysis and Total Quality Management. Prerequisites: Introduction to Management, Sur- vey of Microeconomics, and Admission to the program. MBA 670 Global Enterprise (3 hours) In this context seminar students examine the challenges that leaders and man- agers face in conducting business across national frontiers and in the competitive global environment. Participants study the impact that changes in technology, eco- nomic policy, and politics have on the capacity of an organization to compete and succeed in the international arena. Students will also participate in a cross cultural simulation designed to teach the frustrations and necessities of knowing cultural differences. Prerequisites: Admission to the program. 113 CONTENT COURSES MBA 610 Capital Decision Making (3 hours) This content course focuses on the conceptual and practical problems associ- ated with the financial management of the non-financial firm. Topics that will be discussed will include capital budgeting, cost of capital, firm valuation, capital struc- ture, dividend policy and investment strategies, and capital management. Selected reading and case studies will be used to present the theoretical and practical frame- work for corporate financial decision-making. Prerequisites: Principles of Account- ing I, Managerial Finance, and Admission to the program. MBA 620 Economics of the Enterprise (3 hours) This course continues at a more advanced level the study of several topics in- cluded in the prerequisite course: supply, demand, opportunity cost, marginal and average costs, and the determination of the optimal output level for price searchers and price takers. New topics include the estimation of demand functions, price discrimination, intertemporal decision-making, the economics of information, the economics of property rights, and the theory of regulation. Prerequisites: Survey of Microeconomics and Admission to the program. MBA 630 Managerial Accounting & Control (3 hours) This course examines the analytical techniques and methodologies used to gen- erate accounting information necessary for internal decision-making. Topics to be covered include information requirements for financing, resource allocation, pro- duction and marketing decisions. Additionally, techniques for performance evalua- tion, of management and business marketing segments may be reviewed. Prerequi- sites: Principles of Accounting I and Admission to the program. MBA 650 Marketing Decision Making (3 hours) This course is designed to help students understand how to develop, evaluate, and implement strategies for the market. Emphasis will be on promoting a long- term approach to marketing by providing students with principles, tools, and con- cepts that create an entrepreneurial thrust and strategic competitive advantage. This course will make heavy use of case analyses. Prerequisites: Principles of Ac- counting I, Survey of Microeconomics, Introduction to Marketing, and Admission to the program. MBA ELECTIVE COURSES Because of the changing nature of business and industry, as well as the changing nature of the world at large, the topics of the elective courses is continually chang- ing. However a representative list would include, but is not limited to: Personal Taxation, Corporate Taxation, Portfolio Management, Speculative Markets, Studies in Leadership, Psychology of Consumption, Consumer Behavior, Stabilization Policy, Entrepreneurship, Theory of Constraint, Comparative Organizations, and Total Quality Management. MBA 617 Portfolio Management (2 hours) This course introduces the student to the environment in which investment de- cisions are made and to the variety of investment opportunities that are available. 114 Various pricing models and techniques will be discussed. The three-step equity valuation process will be explored. Various performance measures and financial derivatives will be introduced. MBA 622 Stabilization Policy (2 hours) This course is designed to familiarize the student with the knowledge to under- stand economic policy. The student will be introduced to the workings of monetary and fiscal policies and their use in confronting the macroeconomic problems of inflation, unemployment, and economic growth. The course will also address the inconsistency between domestic and international economic stabilization policies. MBA 641 Studies in Leadership (2 hours) This course is designed to explore the development and use of leadership theo- ries, concepts and practices as portrayed in film and literature. Such topics as man- aging change, motivation, communications, crisis management, cultural diversity, decision making, ethics and value, group dynamic, problem solving, leadership style and traits, organizational culture, power and authority, gender leadership differ- ences, group solving, entrepreneurship, etc. are possible topics to be covered. Stu- dents will have an opportunity to refine their leadership capabilities by better un- derstanding leadership in action through film cases and classic literature case stud- ies. MBA 642 Soul of Leadership (2 hours) In this course we explore the often neglected elements of Leadership of Organi- zations- the Spiritual and Soulful elements. How can we learn to build organizations that encourage the development and fulfillment of complete human beings? We read David Whyte's "The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Soul in Corporate America", and Robert Pirsig's "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance." Prerequisite: Moral Leadership or Value Creation. MBA 661 New Business Plan Writing (2 hours) In this course students will assess the feasibility for a new venture start-up and will write a preliminary plan for their venture. Texts and assignments will focus on providing tools to complete the feasibility assessment, and teams will make their formal presentation at the end of the session. The following two courses will have different subjects of discussions depending on the business circumstances existent at the time of offering. Previous offerings have included: Total Quality Management, Managerial Problem Solving, and Strate- gic Thinking. MBA 681 Issues in Business (2 hours) This course may have prerequisites, but will not have a core course as a prereq- uisite. MBA 686 Topics in Business (2 hours) The prerequisites for this course will include a core course. The specific core prerequisite will depend on the course content. 115 CAPSTONE COURSES MBA 690 Business Simulation (5 hours) In this capstone course students work in teams and each team tests its skill in a business simulation. Teams will be confronted with difficult operating and eco- nomic decisions. The simulation will involve the application of specific models and quantitative techniques to the analysis of their decisions. Applications will include optimization, statistical inference and decision making under uncertainty. The simu- lation will make use of models such as multiple regression and linear program- ming. Prerequisites: All content courses. MBA 700 Practicum Project (5 hours) In this seminar, students will bring all of their experiences in the classroom and career to the test. During the Practicum, students will be required to have self- selected a final team group, and have defined a comprehensive project. Project definition can include SBDC Small Business Studies, New Venture Business Plans, Business Self-Studies, International Business projects, or others. Before students are allowed to register for the Practicum, they must schedule and complete a practicum proposal. This is done in coordination with their faculty Practicum Com- mittee. The Practicum involves a series of meetings between the team and their chosen faculty advisor, designed to help the students craft their projects. The Practicum is complete when students defend their project in front of the MBA faculty and a panel of professional business representatives. This project must be completed within one year of project proposal. Prerequisites: All content and con- text courses. 116 Glossary of Oglethorpe Terms and Historical References A Glossary of Oglethorpe Terms and Historical References Academic quad The major academic buildings are arranged around a large grassy rectangle. Many informal and formal activities take place on the academic quad including Quadfest in the fall, the Stomp the Lawn Concert, and commence- ment in the spring. The original gothic buildings on the academic quad are on the National Register of Historic Places. Dr. Thornwell Jacobs called the granite halls the "Silent Faculty," implying that they could inspire students to learn. Battle of Bloody Marsh The "battle" is a tug-of-war between a student team and a faculty/staff team organized by the Programming Board that takes place in the fall on the academic quad. The name refers to the 1742 battle in which the forces of General Oglethorpe defeated the Spanish troops in south Georgia. Boar's Head Boar's Head is held in the Conant Center on the first Friday in December. It begins with a procession of the members of Omicron Delta Kappa in a academic regalia carrying a roasted boar's head on a litter. The procession is followed by a reading of the Boar's Head story. The rest of the celebration consists of a concert featuring the University Singers, the lighting of the holiday tree and a reception sponsored by the Oglethorpe Student Association. The armorial crest of General James Edward Oglethorpe, which depicts four boars' heads, serves as the inspiration for this annual tradition. Bomb Shelter The name for this snack bar and game room in the lower level of the student center does not refer to any previous functions as a bomb shelter. It was named for a video show, Bomb Shelter Television or BSTV, that was produced by a student group for several years in the mid 1980s. Bubble References to the 'Oglethorpe Bubble' remind one of the risk of suc- cumbing to the cocoon-like atmosphere that can surround an Oglethorpe student. In the warmth and comfort of the Oglethorpe Bubble the realities of life outside the campus fence can seem remote. Core, The (Core Curriculum) A distinctive element of an Oglethorpe educa- tion since the 1940's, the Core, in its current form, provides a four-year common learning experience for all students. The Core encourages students to pursue links among the various areas of study and to appreciate the value of intellectual inquiry. Crypt of Civilization Time Capsule Situated behind a stainless steel door in the lower level of Hearst Hall, the Oglethorpe Crypt was identified by the Guiness Book of World Records as "the first successful attempt to bury a record of this culture for any future inhabitants or visitors to the planet Earth." Sealed in 1940 by Dr. Thornwell Jacobs, the Crypt is not to be opened until 8113 A.D. It contains an encyclopedic inventory intended to be a "museum" of representative culture from the times of the Egyptians through the mid-twentieth century. The first item to be seen upon the opening of the Crypt is the "language integrator," designed to teach twentieth century English to the generations of 8113. Crypt Capsule 2010 Located in the lobby of the Emerson Student Center, the time capsule was sealed on Oglethorpe Day 2000 to help heighten awareness of the Crypt of Civilization. It is scheduled to be opened on Oglethorpe Day 2010. 118 Elephant In November 1941 the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus was performing in Atlanta. Eighteen circus elephants were poisoned by what was later determined to be arsenic. When nine of the beasts died, an enterprising professor in the Oglethorpe medical school had one hauled to campus and depos- ited behind Lowry Hall (now Weltner library) for use in his comparative anatomy class. As the animal began to decay a hole was dug next to the body and it was rolled in and buried. Fishbowl The admission conference room off the foyer to the admission of- fice in Lupton Hall is commonly referred to as the fishbowl because only a glass wall separates it from the foyer. Georgia Shakespeare Festival The Georgia Shakespeare Festival has been a fixture on the Oglethorpe University campus since the 1980s when it has housed in a tent on the infield of the university track and at other locations. Since the summer of 1997 GSF has shared occupancy of the university's Conant Preforming Arts Cen- ter, performing Shakespeare and other plays six months out of the year. Great Hall of Hearst Phoebe Hearst Hall, named for the mother of William Randolph Hearst, was built in 1915. The Great Hall is the building lobby that fea- tures a large stone fireplace and beautiful carved woodwork. The Great Hall is the site of many traditional events at the university. Greek Row This term refers to the cul-de-sac that is home to four fraternity and two sorority houses. Ho Chi Minh Trail This is the informal name of the walkway that runs through the woods from the upper quad residence area to connect with the sidewalks be- tween the library and the student center. Presumbably this designation came about in the 1960's or 70 's and refers to the trail that was named for the leader of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Jacobs, Thornwell Dr. Jacobs was the driving force behind the reopening of Oglethorpe University on its present site in 1916. He was responsible for the Gothic revival architecture of the original buildings and served as university president for nearly three decades. The Crypt of Civilization was his idea and project. The sayings inscribed over the portals of Lupton and Hearst Halls are all from Dr. Jacobs. Lanier, Sidney The most distinguished alumnus of Old Oglethorpe was Sidney Lanier, class of 1860, destined to achieve fame as a poet, critic, and musician. Born in Macon, Georgia he entered Oglethorpe at age fifteen. His favorite college activ- ity was the Thalians, then a literary and debating society. After graduation Lanier served in the Confederate army. His most famous poems were about nature includ- ing, "Song of the Chattahoochee." Shortly before his death at age thirty-nine, Lanier remarked that his greatest intellectual influence was his college days at Oglethorpe University. Lupton Hall Bell Tower Built as a freestanding structure in 1920, the granite tower is trimmed in limestone. The tower is a monument to Margaret Lupton. Her son and Oglethorpe benefactor John T. Lupton of Chattanooga, Tennessee at one time owned the exclusive franchise to the Coca-Cola Bottling Company. The tower 119 still has its original clock and bell chimes. The carillon atop the building was added in the early 1970s. In the 1920s two more sections with entrances were added to the tower to complete Lupton Hall as a unified academic building. Nescit Cedere (pronounced "nes-keer keh-deh-reh") The university uses as its coat-of-arms the crest of the Oglethorpe family. Their symbol was the ferocious wild boar. The coat-of-arms features boars' heads on a silver field. Underneath in the Latin script is the Oglethorpe family motto adopted by the University. "Nescit Cedere," which is freely rendered as "He does not know how to give up." This phrase is used as the last line in the Oglethorpe alma mater. Night of the Arts At the Oglethorpe Night of the Arts in October the university's creative students, faculty and staff take the stage to perform. The evening, which is sponsored by the literary magazine, features readings of poetry and fic- tion, dance, musical performances and art displays. Oglethorpe, General James Edward (1696-1785) General Oglethorpe, the university's namesake, founded the Georgia colony at Savannah in 1733. The university's collegiate gothic architecture was inspired by Corpus Christi College of Oxford University, Oglethorpe's alma matter. Oglethorpe Day Oglethorpe Day, the second Wednesday in February is a festive occasion, which honors the founders of the university and serves to remind members of the community of the institution's rich history and unique traditions. Convocation kicks off the day's festivities, which typically include such elements as music, drama, and food. Oglethorpe Student Association This is the official name of Oglethorpe's student government. The OSA is composed of three bodies - an executive council, a senate and the programming board. Old Oglethorpe University Originally founded in 1835 by Georgia Presbyte- rians, Old Oglethorpe was one of the oldest denominational institutions south of the Virginia line. It was located near the antebellum Georgia capital of Milledgeville. The curriculum consisted primarily of classical languages and literature, theology, and natural sciences. Oglethorpe's president during much of this time was Samuel Talmage. Other distinguished faculty were Joseph LeConte, destined to achieve world fame as geologist, and James Woodrow, the first professor in Georgia to hold the Ph.D. Old Oglethorpe, which is said to have died at Gettysburg," perished during the Civil War. Petrels of Fire Based on the Cambridge University tradition portrayed in the movie "Chariots of Fire," the Petrels of Fire is a footrace that takes place on Oglethorpe Day each year. In the race Oglethorpe runners strive to circumnavi- gate the academic quadrangle beginning at the first stroke of 12 on the bell tower carillon and finish before the final stroke. Petey Petey the Petrel is Oglethorpe's costumed mascot. Petey appears most often at basketball games. 120 Programming Board An elected body of the Oglethorpe Student Association the board plans concerts, parties and other entertainment for the student body. Recruitment Once known as rush, recruitment is the process by which frater- nities and sororities gain new members. It consists of a series of events that are designed to provide an opportunity for interested students to meet fraternity and sorority members. Through the recruitment process interested students are able to learn about the goals, purpose, and benefits of membership in a Greek letter orga- nization. At the same time the fraternities and sororities are able to get to know those students who they will invite to become members. Rikard Lecture Helping student understand current issues in business is the purpose of the Mack A. Rikard lectures at Oglethorpe. The series, named for a former trustee and benefactor of the university, brings a business or civic leader to campus several times a year. Stomp the Lawn This outdoor concert, produced by the programming board in April on the academic quad, features a name band, booths, games of various kinds and a picnic. Some bands that have performed at Stomp the Lawn are Drivin' N' Cryin,' Jump Little Children, Edwin McCain and Michelle Malone. Stormy Petrel (idiosyncratically pronounced "pea-trel") For sports teams Oglethorpe University's mascot is the Stormy Petrel. The storm petrel is a small sea bird that flies in the face of storms. According to legend, James Oglethorpe, on his first transatlantic voyage to Georgia in 1733, was inspired by the persistence of the stormy petrel. The petrel is sometimes thought by students to be extinct despite the fact that it is one of the most numerous bird species on earth. The nickname is unique in all of American intercollegiate sports. Duane Hanson, renowned former Oglethorpe art faculty member, designed the stylized version of the petrel seen on Dorough Field House. Thalian Society Originally formed in 1839 at Old Oglethorpe in Milledgeville, this organization is the university's oldest student organization. The Thalians meet regularly to discuss issues of social, political, or philosophical interest to the mem- bers. Thermometer Also known as the keyhole, this is the common name for Muade Jacobs Driveway that ends in a circular drive between Lupton and Hearst Halls. Built in the 1920s the drive used to run out to Peachtree Road. Tower The Tower is Oglethorpe's literary magazine. It is named for the rooms on the top floor of the library, now occupied by the museum director, where its staff meetings were first held. The magazine includes poems, short essays, and stories, photographs, and artwork by students, faculty and members of the Oglethorpe community at large. 24 Hour Room There is a study room located on the entrance level of the Weltner Library that is open around the clock for late night and early morning studying, writing papers, etc. Snack machines are located in the room and it is the only part of the library in which food is permitted. 121 UPC (The University Program Committee) Composed of faculty, staff and students, the UPC plans co-curricular lectures and performances throughout the academic year that are open to the Oglethorpe community. Upper Quad This term refers to the residence hall area that includes Alumni, Dempsey, Jacobs, Schmidt and Trustee Halls. They are laid out in a three-sided rectangle with an open end. Virgin Bourbon Party The purpose of this October party, sponsored by the Oglethorpe Student Association, is to unite students, build community and prove to everyone that students can have a good time without consuming alcohol. This party is held in the Traer residence hall courtyard. WJTL The campus radio station broadcasts over the Internet utilizing Real Audio. The final three call letters stand for John Thomas Lupton, an early benefac- tor of the university and namesake of Lupton Hall. Yamacraw Because the University serves as a "living memorial" to the founder of Georgia, it features many references to the life and legend of General James Oglethorpe. The school yearbook is named the Yamacraw after the Native Ameri- can tribe who befriended him in Georgia. 122 Index Academic Advising 50 Academic Calendar 5 Academic Dismissal 54 Academic Good Standing 54 Academic Load - Normal 53 Academic Policies Governing Student Financial Aid 39 Academic Regulations 49 Access to Student Records 56 Admission - Undergraduate 44 Advanced Placement Credit 47 Application Procedure 47 Application for Financial Aid 41 Attendance 50 Auditing Courses 53 Awards 32 Calendar 5 Campus Facilities 17 Career Services 34 CLEP 47 Community Life 29 Computer Facilities and Services . 21 Computer Use Policy 21 Course Descriptions... 73 Accounting 74 Art 75 Business Administration 77 Communications 79 Computer Science 82 Economics 83 English 85 French 86 General Science 87 History 87 Mathematics 90 Music 90 Philosophy 91 Politics 91 Psychology 93 Sociology 96 Spanish 97 Credit by Examination..... 47 Course Level 55 Cultural Opportunities on Campus 30 Dean's List 53 Degrees 60 Degrees With Latin Academic Honors 54,61 Discipline and Majors 62 Accounting 62 Business Administration 64 Communications 65 History 66 Organizational Management 68 Psychology 69 Directory of Correspondence 2 Disability Programs and Services . 35 Discriminatory Harassment Policy 31 Double Major Policy 54 Drop/ Add Course 26 Experiential Education 34 Final Examinations 50 Financial Aid Assistance 38 Eligibility 41 Emergency Loan Funds 39 Federal Aid Refund Policies 42 Payment of Awards 42 Financial Obligations 28 Food Service 30 Glossary of Oglethorpe Terms ... 117 Grade Appeals 52 Grading 50 Graduate Program of Study Master of Business Administration Admission 109 Advisement and Registration.. Ill Capstone Courses 116 Content Courses 114 Context Courses 113 Overview 106 Graduation Exercises 53 Graduation Requirements Undergraduate 60 Honor Code 56 History 13 Incompletes 51,53 Institutional Refund Policy 27 International Students 44 Internships - See Experiential Education 34 Latin Academic Honors 46,54,61 Learning Resource Center 35 Library (Lowry Hall) 19 Major Programs and Requirements 60 123 Minors 70 Accounting Minor 70 Art Minor 70 Business Administration Minor 71 Communications Minor 71 Economics Minor 71 English Minor 71 History Minor 71 International Studies Minor 72 Organizational Management Minor 72 Politics Minor 72 Psychology Minor 72 OBook-The 32 Probation and Dismissal 54 Refund Policy 27 Registration - Undergraduate 50 Repetition of Courses 56 Residency Requirement 45,60 Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Option 52 Sexual Harassment Policy 31 Special Status Students 46 Student Classification 55 Student Rights and Responsibilities 30 Student Role in Institutional Decision-making 30 Transfer Students 45 Transient Students Undergraduate 46 UC students seeking transient status 55 Tuition and Costs 25 Visitors 3 Withdrawal from a Course 26 Withdrawal from the University.... 27 124