COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 2020-2021

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

2020-2021 ACADEMIC CATALOG 141ST ACADEMIC YEAR

Presbyterian College

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Communication Directory

To facilitate prompt attention, address inquires as follows:

Admissions.................................................................................................................................................................. Director of Admissions Alumni Interests.................................................................................................................................Executive Director of Alumni Relations Athletics.......................................................................................................................................................................... Director of Athletics Business Matters........................................................................................................Vice President for Finance & Administration and CFO Curriculum............................................................................................................................................................................................ Provost Financial Aid.............................................................................................................................................................Director of Financial Aid General Catalog Information............................................................................................................................................................... Provost Gifts and Bequests........................................................................................................................................ Vice President of Advancement Housing.................................................................................................................Associate Dean of Students | Director of Residence Life Public Relations........................................................................................................................ Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing Senior Employment ......................................................................................... Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development Summer School.................................................................................................................................................................................... Provost Transcripts......................................................................................................................................................................................... Registrar

Accreditation

Presbyterian College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Presbyterian College.

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges requests that it be contacted only if there is evidence to support significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. Otherwise please contact Presbyterian College officials with any concerns.

The College is also accredited by the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (biochemistry), the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM, music) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education/Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (NCATE/CAEP, education).

Policies Disclaimer

The course offerings, regulations, fees and other materials appearing in this catalog are announcements. Nothing contained herein is to be construed as representing contractual obligations of Presbyterian College, which reserves the right to change its courses of instruction fees, changes for room and board, and general academic regulations without notice, should circumstances warrant in the judgment of the college. The Provost must approve any deviations from stated policies and procedures. Courses listed in this catalog may not be offered every year. The Registrar will publish an official list of courses to be offered before the beginning of each term.

Presbyterian College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College does not discriminate against student applications on the basis of culture ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, socio-economic background, or physical ability.

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Contents

The PC Experience..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Academic Honor Code......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Diversity .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Assessment......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Academic Success............................................................................................................................................................... 8

Admissions................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Application Dates............................................................................................................................................................... 11 Transfer Admissions........................................................................................................................................................... 11

Student Aid............................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Satisfactory Academic Progress........................................................................................................................................ 15 PC Academic Scholarships................................................................................................................................................. 18 SC Scholarships, Grants, and Loans.................................................................................................................................. 19

Financial Information................................................................................................................................................................ 24 Tuition and Fees.................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Living and Dining Accommodations................................................................................................................................... 25 Payment.............................................................................................................................................................................. 26 Refunds............................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Transcripts.......................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Academic Policies and Procedures........................................................................................................................................... 30 Classification..........................................................................31 Incomplete Grades........................................................ 36 Course Loads..........................................................................31 Repeated Courses......................................................... 36 Academic Advising.................................................................31 Academic Standing....................................................... 36 Registration............................................................................32 Withdrawal................................................................... 37 Course Audits.........................................................................33 Transfer/AP/IB credit ................................................... 38 Pass/Fail.................................................................................33 Residence Requirements.............................................. 42 Research, Internships and Special Courses...........................33 Graduation..................................................................... 42 Class Attendance...................................................................34 Academic Support Services.......................................... 43 Final Exams.............................................................................34 Online Policies............................................................... 44 Grading...................................................................................35 FERPA ........................................................................... 45

The Curriculum.......................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Degree Requirements......................................................................................................................................................... 48 General Education.............................................................................................................................................................. 48 Majors................................................................................................................................................................................ 53 Minors............................................................................................................................................................................... 102 Pre-Professional Programs................................................................................................................................................ 144 Courses of Instruction....................................................................................................................................................... 148

Resources ................................................................................................................................................................................ 215 Academic Calendar........................................................................................................................................................... 216 Directory............................................................................................................................................................................ 218

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The PC Experience

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The PC Experience

Presbyterian College is a fully accredited, private, residential, baccalaureate institution related to the Presbyterian Church (USA). The College provides a liberal arts education within a community of faith, learning, and intellectual freedom.

In 1880, William Plumer Jacobs, pastor of Clinton's First Presbyterian Church who had earlier established Thornwell Orphanage, founded Presbyterian College primarily to provide education at a higher level for the orphans. For many years predominantly an institution for the education of men, Presbyterian College became fully coeducational in 1965.

While the student body typically represents more than 25 states and several countries, most of the students traditionally come from the Southeastern United States. Presbyterian College sustains a Christian heritage of integrity and service not only by striving for academic excellence but also with a comprehensive honor code, wide-ranging opportunities for volunteer service, and close attention to the needs of each student. The College grants B.A., B.S., MPAS, and Pharm.D. degrees.

Mission

The compelling purpose of Presbyterian College, as a church-related college, is to develop within the framework of Christian faith the mental, physical, moral, and spiritual capacities of each student in preparation for a lifetime of personal and vocational fulfillment and responsible contribution to our democratic society and the world community.

Goals That Guide the College in Fulfilling Its Mission:

? To help students gain a basic knowledge of humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences; a special competence in one or more particular areas of study; and an ability to see these studies as part of the larger search for truth

? To develop in students the ability to think clearly and independently, to make critical judgments, and to communicate effectively in both speech and writing

? To foster in students an aesthetic appreciation of the arts and literature ? To acquaint students with the teachings and values of the Christian faith ? To help students develop moral and ethical commitments, including service to others ? To help students attain a sense of dignity, self-worth, and appreciation of other persons of diverse backgrounds ? To encourage in students an appreciation for teamwork and for physical fitness and athletic skills that will contribute to

lifelong health ? To foster in students an appreciation of, and concern for, the environment and natural resources

Honor Code

Committed to the rigorous pursuit of liberal learning and the teachings of the Christian faith, the Presbyterian College community is dedicated to integrity in the pursuit of truth and honor in the building of community. As members of this community, we share a common commitment to maintaining the high standards of honesty and honorable conduct required for this pursuit.

Since 1915, our commitment has been realized in our agreement to live under the Honor Code of the College. As this Code is student maintained, our agreement contains two parts: first that we personally adopt the standards of conduct as stated in the Honor Code; and, second, that we deal responsibly with those of our peers who fail to do so. By holding one another accountable to this commitment, we ensure the integrity of our academic program and community.

Our acceptance of this commitment ensures the value of our individual degrees. We realize that if dishonest students graduate and hold a degree from Presbyterian College, they claim knowledge that they did not earn and do not have, therefore, everyone's degree is devalued. This commitment also allows us to enjoy an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect among students, faculty, and administration. The academic and social advantages therein are many: as students, we are trusted to work

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