WESLEY COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG

WESLEY COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG

2014 - 2015

DOVER, DELAWARE 19901-3875 ADMISSIONS (302) 736-2400 (800) 937-5398 WWW.WESLEY.EDU

This catalog presents the offerings and requirements in effect at the time of publication and is published for informational purposes only. This does not constitute a contract between the College and any student, or other person, or application for admission. Wesley College reserves the right to change, withdraw, eliminate or modify courses of instruction and/or academic requirements as needs and circumstances require. Accommodations will be made for current students should they be adversely affected by amendments to or changes in the curricula or policies of the College. In addition, Wesley College reserves the right to eliminate, and add to any existing (and to introduce additional) rules, regulations, policies, fees and other charges, courses of study and academic requirements. Whenever it does so, the College will give as much advance notice as it considers feasible or appropriate, but it reserves the right in all cases to do so without notice.

WESLEY COLLEGE MISSION

Wesley College is a United Methodist institution of higher education that seeks to be among the finest student-centered learning communities in the liberal arts tradition. Consistent with our Methodist heritage, the College affirms meaning and purpose in life through justice, compassion, inclusion and social responsibility that enhance community life and respect for the environment. Wesley College exists to liberate and empower its students with the knowledge, skills, ethical attitudes and capacity for critical thinking needed to achieve personal and professional goals and to contribute to the local and global society.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Wesley College will not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, sex, or veteran status. The College fully complies with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WESLEY IN OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................................................................................................1

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................4

TUITION AND FEES .....................................................................................................................................................................................................6

SCHEDULE OF CHARGES 2014-2015 ..........................................................................................................................................................................9

FINANCIAL AID.........................................................................................................................................................................................................10

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

STUDENT AFFAIRS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................19

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20 THE STUDENT HEALTH CENTER .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 STUDENT CONDUCT........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 SUSPENSION ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND POLICIES...............................................................................................................................................................22

STUDENT CLASSIFICATION ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22 GRADING ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 ADD/DROP PERIOD ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 WITHDRAWAL ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Involuntary Withdrawal .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Medical Withdraw Policy............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23 INCOMPLETES ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 PASS/FAIL ENROLLMENT ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24 AUDIT ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 REPEATED COURSES ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 TRANSFER CREDIT............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24 EXAMINATION CREDIT .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 INTERNSHIPS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 INDEPENDENT STUDY ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 STUDY ABROAD................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 SENIOR CITIZENS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 SECOND BACCALAUREATE .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28 GRADUATION HONORS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 PRESIDENT'S LIST AND DEAN'S LIST ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 ACADEMIC HONOR SOCIETIES ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29 READMISSION POLICIES ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29

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ACADEMIC PROBATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29 ACADEMIC SUSPENSION AND READMISSION ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 30 ACADEMIC GRADE GRIEVANCE..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY AND PROCEDURES.................................................................................................................................................................................. 31 RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN SUBJECTS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 32 CLASSROOM CONDUCT .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 CLASS ATTENDANCE.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 NOTIFICATION OF ABSENCE FOR COLLEGE APPROVED ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................................................. 32 STUDENT SUCCESS & RETENTION ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33 ACADEMIC ADVISING ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33 DEPARTMENT OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33 DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33 DEPARTMENT OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 33 PRE-PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34 WRITING REQUIREMENT ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34 FOREIGN LANGUAGE PLACEMENT POLICY ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 34 ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34 TRANSCRIPT OF RECORD................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35 CHANGE OF ADDRESS/NAME AND EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................. 35 ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

CORE CURRICULUM ..................................................................................................................................................................................................37

PROGRAMS OF STUDY ..............................................................................................................................................................................................43

Accounting ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44 American Studies .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48 Biology ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51 Biological Chemistry ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56 Business Administration ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59 Education K-8 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66 Education/Elementary and Special Education (dual certification) ................................................................................................................................................................... 70 English ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 73 Secondary Education in English ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 78 Environmental Studies ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 81 Exercise Science...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 86 History ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90 International Studies .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 93 Law and Justice Studies......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 96 Liberal Studies ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 103 Mathematics .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 105 Media Arts .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 108 Medical Technology .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 111

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Music....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 114 Nursing ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 119 Philosophy and Religion ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 122 Physical Education K-12....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 125 Political Science ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 129 Psychology ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 131 Sport Management ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 134 Honors Program .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 139 Adult Programs...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 141 Dover Air Force Base ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 142 Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 143

Army................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 143 Minors ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 144 Certificate Programs ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 155 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS.........................................................................................................................................................................................157 BOARD OF TRUSTEES..............................................................................................................................................................................................218 ADMINISTRATION OF THE COLLEGE ......................................................................................................................................................................220 SPECIAL HONORS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................224 FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE .....................................................................................................................................................................................226 FALL 2014 WESLEY COLLEGE OFFICIAL CALENDAR...............................................................................................................................................234 SPRING 2015 WESLEY COLLEGE OFFICIAL CALENDAR .........................................................................................................................................236 WESLEY COLLEGE ACCREDITATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS...........................................................................................................................................238

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