Montreat College Course Catalog

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Montreat College
Academic Catalog
2006-2007
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Montreat College
2006 - 2007 Academic Catalog
Published by Montreat College, Montreat, NC 28757. The catalog is available
on request from the Office ofAdmissions by calling 828-669-801 1 , ext. 3781
or by email at [email protected].
Montreat College
This catalog provides general information about MontreatCollege and summarizes important
information abouttheCollege's policies, requirementsforgraduation, regulations and
procedures. Itis notintendedto establish, nordoes itestablish, acontractual relationshipwith
students. Rather, the catalog is published to acquaintstudentswith informationthatwill be
helpful tothemduringtheircollegecareers.
Itis necessary in thegeneral administration oftheCollegeto establish requirements and
regulations governingthe granting ofdegrees.Academicadvisors, departmentchairs, and
academicstaffmembers areavailableto aidstudents in understanding these requirements and
regulations. It isthestudent's responsibility, however, to meetthem. Students are urged to keep
this catalog as a reference.
Changes incurricularrequirements may occurduring catalog publications. Studentswill be
informedofsuch changes. When this occurs, students mayfollowthe requirements in effectat
thetimethey entered MontreatCollege, orthey mayfollowthechanged requirements. Students
mustchoosetofollow one catalog ortheother; they may not pickand choosefromthevarious
requirements outlined intwo or morecatalogs. Reasonablesubstitutionswill be madefor
discontinued and changed courses.
Information inthecatalog is consideredto be an accurate representation ofMontreatCollege
policyas ofthedate ofpublication. TheCollege reservesthe rightto makesuch changes in
educational and financial policyasthe College's Faculty, Administration and/orBoard of
Trustees may deemconsonantwith sound academic and fiscal practice. TheCollege has made
a goodfaith effortto avoid typographical errors and othererrors inthestatements ofpolicyand
degree requirements as published. In anycase, erroneous catalog statements do nottake
precedence over properly adopted policies.
The Collegefollows a policyofnondiscrimination in its admissions procedures andwelcomes
applications from allqualified persons. As an institution inthe Presbyterian and Reformed
tradition, the Collegeseekstotreatall persons equallyand emphasizes the dignity and worth of
the individual. MontreatCollege admits studentsofany race, color, religion, gender, age, or
national orethnic origintoall therights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded
or made available tostudents attheschool. Itdoes notdiscriminate onthe basisofrace, color,
religion, gender, age. national and ethnicorigin in administration ofits educational policies,
admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, andathleticand otherschool administrative
programs. Itdoes notdiscriminate in admissionoraccessto its programs and activities on the
basis ofhandicap as defined by Section 504 ofthe Rehabilitation Actof1973.
In accordance with Federal and Statestatutes, MontreatCollege is committed to maintaining a
community that is freefrom sexual harassmentand all forms ofsexual intimidation and
exploitation. All students, staff, and facultyare advised thatthe College is concerned and
prepared to take actionto prevent and correctsuch behavior, and those individuals who engage
in such behavioraresubjectto disciplinary action.
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Contents
Disclaimers 1
AcademicCalendar 4-7
About MontreatCollege 8-14
Admissions Information 15-22
Financial Aid Information 22-26
Financial Information 27-30
Student Life Information 31-40
Academic Information 41-57
Academic Departments 58
Academic Programs 59-151
American Studies 64-67
Art 68
Bible and Religion 69-74
Biology 75-78
BusinessAdministration 79-83
Chemistry 84
Christian Education 85
Communicationand Theatre 86
Computer Information Systems 87-89
Elementary Education 90-95
English 96-102
Environmental Studies 103-109
History 110-113
Human Services 114-117
InterdisciplinaryStudies 118-119
Modern Languages 120
Music 121-126
Music Business 127-130
Outdoor Education 131-135
Physical Education 136
Psychology 137-139
Spanish 140
Theoretical andApplied Leadership 141
WorshipArts 142-147
Dual Major 148
Associate Degrees 149-151
Special Programs 152-153
Off-Campus Study Opportunities 154-160
AdultEducation 161-162
AcademicSupport Services 163-165
Course Descriptions 166-212
ScholarshipOpportunities 213-215
Directories 216-224
Board ofTrustees 216
Board ofVisitors 217-218
AlumniAssociation Officers 218
Administrative Officers and Cabinet 219
Faculty 219-222
Administrative Staff 223-224
Campus Facilities 225-227
Index 228-233
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Copyright © 2006 Montreat College
MONTREAT COLLEGE
310 Gaither Circle 828-669-801
P.O. Box 1267 800-622-6968
Montreat, NC 28757 828-669-0120 fax
MONTREAT COLLEGE
School of Professional and Adult Studies 704-357-3390
5200 77-Center Drive, Suite 100 800-436-2777
Charlotte, NC 28217 704-357-0176 fax
MONTREAT COLLEGE
School of Professional and Adult Studies 828-667-5044
Ridgefield Business Center 828-667-9079 fax
330 Ridgefield Court
Asheville, NC 28806
Visit us online: www.montreat.edu
Academic Calendar
FALL 2006 SEMESTER
Lastdayto applyforfall admission August 11, Fri.
Student Services Workshop August 10-11,Thurs.-Fri.
Student Leadership Workshop August 13-18, Sun.-Fri.
Faculty Workshop August 16, Wed.
New StudentCheck-In, 8:00 to 11:00 AM (required) August 17, Thurs.
New Students Move into Residence Halls August 17, Thurs.
New Student Late Check-In begins at noon($100 penalty) August 17, Thurs.
Continuing StudentCheck-In, 1:00 to 3:30 PM (required) August21, Mon.
Continuing Students move into Residence Halls August21, Mon.
Continuing Student Late Check-In begins($100 penalty) August22, Tues.
Lastday ofnew student registration August22, Tues.
Opening Convocation at 3:30 pm August22, Tues.
Classes begin at8 am August23, Wed.
Instructor permission required for late class entry August24, Wed.
ComputerCompetency Exam (CS 102E) at3:00 PM August28, Mon.
Lastday continuing students may add classes August31 Thurs.
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S.A.L.T September 15-17, Fri.-Sun.
Constitution Day Convocation September 19, Tues.
Homecoming September28-October 1, Thurs.-Sun.
Last Dayto Apply for DecemberGraduation October2, Mon.
Midterm/Fall Break beginsafter lastclass (residencehallscloseat 5 pm)..October 11, Wed.
Residence halls reopen at 7 pm October 15, Sun.
Classes resume at 8 am October 16, Mon.
Lastdayto drop a course with a grade of "W" October 18, Wed.
Board ofTrustees meeting October 19-20, Thurs.-Fri.
Board ofVisitors meeting November3-4, Fri.-Sat.
Open House November 10, Fri.
AdvisementWeek November6-10, Mon.-Fri.
Seniors reserve spring 2007 classes November6-10, Mon.-Fri.
Continuing students reserve spring 2007 classes November 15-17, Mon.-Fri.
Late penalty($50) Continuing Student Late Reservations November20, Mon.
Thanksgiving Breakafterlastclass (residence halls closeat5pm) November21, Tues.
Residence halls reopen at 7 pm November27, Mon.
Classes resume at8 AM (FOLLOWING MONDAYSCHEDULE) November28, Tues.
Lastday ofclass December8, Fri.
Final Exams begin at 8 am December 11-14, Mon.-Thurs.
Christmas break begins afterlastexam (residence halls close at 5 pm) December 14, Thurs.
Commencement Ceremony at 2 PM December 16, Sat.
Lastdayto applyforspring admission December29, Fri.
Fall grades of Incomplete (I) convertto Failing (F) January26, Fri.
SPRING 2007 SEMESTER
Arrival ofnew and continuing students (residence halls open at 7 PM) January 7, Sun.
Lastdayofnew student registration January 8, Mon.
New Student Check-In, 8:00 to 11:00 AM (required) January 8, Mon.
New Student Late Arrivals Check-In begins at noon ($100 penalty) January 8, Mon.
Continuing Student Check-In, 1:00 to 3:30 PM (required) January 8, Mon.
Continuing Student Late Arrivals Check-In begins ($100 penalty) January 9, Tues.
Classes begin at8 am January 9, Tues.
Opening Convocation at 11:00 AM January 9, Tues.
Instructor permission required begins for late class entry Januan/10, Wed.
ComputerCompetency Exam (CS 102E) at 3:00 PM January 12, Fri.
Lastday continuing students may add classes ......January 16, Tues.
Crossroads January 30-February 1,Tues - Thurs.
Midterm February 28, Wed.
Last Dayto Apply for May Graduation March 1, Thurs.
Spring Break begins after lastclass (residence halls close at 5 pm) March 2, Fri.
Residence halls reopen at 7 pm March 11, Sun.
Classes resume at8 AM March 12, Mon.
Lastdayto drop a course with a grade of"W" March 14, Wed.
Advisement April 2-5, Mon.-Thurs.
Seniors reserve fall 2007 classes April 2-5, Mon.-Thurs.
Easter Break begins after last class (residence halls close at 5 pm) April 5, Thurs.
Residence halls reopen at 7 pm April 9, Mon.
Classes resume at8 AM (FOLLOWING A MONDAY SCHEDULE) April 10,Tues.
Continuing students reserve fall 2007 classes April 10-16, Tues.- Fri., Mon.
Open House April 13, Fri.
Late penalty ($50) Continuing Student Late Reservations April 17,Tues.
Board ofTrustees meeting April 19-20, Thurs.-Fri.
Honors Convocation April 24, Tues.
Lastday ofclass May 2, Wed.
Final Exams Study Day May 3, Thurs.
Final Exams begin at 8 am May4-5, 7-8, Fri. -Tues.
Commencement Ceremony at 2 PM May 12, Sat.
Spring grades of Incomplete (I) convertto Failing (F) June 22, Fri.
FALL SEMESTER 2007
Lastdayto applyforfall admission August 10, Fri.
StudentServices Workshop August9-10, Th-Fri.
Student Leadership Workshop August 12-17, Sun.-Fri.
FacultyWorkshop August 15, Wed.
New Student Check-In, 8:00 to 11:00 AM (required) August20, Mon.
New Students move into Residence Halls August20, Mon.
New Student Late Arrivals Check-In begins at noon ($100 penalty)....August20, Mon.
Lastday ofnew student registration August20, Mon.
Continuing Student Check-In, 1:00 to 3:30 PM (required) August20, Mon.
Continuing Student Late Arrivals Check-In begins ($100 penalty) August21 Tues.
,
Opening Convocation at 3:30 pm August21, Tues.
Classes begin at8 am August21, Tues.
Instructor permission required begins for late class entry August22, Wed.
ComputerCompetency Exam (CS 102E)at3:00 PM August27, Mon.
Lastday continuing students may add classes August30, Thurs.
S.A.L.T September 14-16, Fri.-Sun.
Constitution Day Convocation September 18, Tues.
Homecoming September27-September 30, Thurs.-Sun.
Last DaytoApply for DecemberGraduation October 1, Mon.
Midterm/ Fall Break begins afterlastclass (residence halls closeat5pm)... October3, Wed.
Residence halls reopen at 7 pm October 7, Sun.
Classes resume at8 am October 8, Mon.
Lastdayto drop a course with a grade of "W" October 10, Wed.
Board ofTrustees meeting October25-26, Th-Fri.
Open House November9, Fri.
AdvisementWeek November5-9, Mon.-Fri.
Seniors reserve spring 2007 classes November5-9, Mon.-Fri.
Continuing students reserve spring 2007 classes November 12-16, Mon.-Fri.
Late penalty ($50) Continuing Student Late Reservations November 19, Mon.
Thanksgiving Breakafter lastclass (residence halls closeat5pm) November21, Wed.
Residence halls reopen at 7 pm November25, Sun.
Classes resume at8 AM November26, Mon.
Lastday ofclass December5, Wed.
Final Exams Study Day December6, Thurs.
Final Exams begin at 8 am December7-8, 10-12 Fri. - Wed.
Christmas vacation afterlastexam (residence hallsclose at5 pm) December 12, Wed.
Commencement Ceremony at 2 PM December 15, Sat.
Lastday to apply forspring admission December28, Fri.
Fall grades of Incomplete (I) convertto Failing (F) January 25, Fri.
SPRING 2008 SEMESTER
Arrival ofNew and Continuing Students January 13, Sun.
New StudentCheck-In, 8:00 to 11:00 AM (required) January 14, Mon.
New Student Late Arrivals Check-In begins at noon ($100 penalty)...January 14, Mon.
Lastday ofnew student registration January 14, Mon.
Continuing Student Check-In, 1:00 to 3:30 PM (required) January 14, Mon.
Continuing Student Late Arrivals Check-In begins ($100 penalty) January 15, Tues.
Classes begin at 8 a.m January 15, Tues.
Opening Convocation at 11 a.m January 15, Tues.
Instructor permission required begins for late class entry January 16, Wed.
ComputerCompetency Exam (CS 102E) at3:00 PM January 18, Fri.
Lastday continuing students may add classes January 22, Tues.
Midterm February 27, Wed.
Spring Break begins after lastclass (residence halls close at 5 p.m.)..February 29, Fri'.
Residence halls reopen at 7 p.m March 9, Sun.
Classes Resume at8 a.m March 10, Mon.
Last dayto drop a course with a "W" March 12, Wed.
Easter Break begins after last class (residence halls close at 5 p.m.) March 20, Thurs.
.
Residence halls reopen at7 p.m March 24, Mon.
Classes resume at8 a.m March 25, Tues.
Advisementand seniors reserve fall 2008 classes March 31-April 4, Mon.-Fri.
Continuing students reserve fall 2008 classes April 8-11, Tues.-Fri.
Open House •. April 11, Fri.
Board ofTrustees meeting April 24-25, Th.-Fri.
Honors Convocation April 29, Tues.
Lastday ofclass April 30, Wed.
Final Exams Study Day May 1, Thurs.
Final Exams begin at 8 a.m May 2-3, 5-7, Fri.-Wed.
Semester Ends May 7, Wed.
Spring Commencement at2 p.m May 10, Sat.
Spring grades of Incomplete (I) convertto Failing (F) June 22, Fri.
ABOUT MONTREAT COLLEGE
At Montreat College, a student's experience is enhanced by an education of
value, grounded in a strong liberal arts core, taught by outstanding Christian
faculty, and prized by employers and graduate schools. Students benefit
from Montreat's small classes where their opinions matter, and they grow
through one-on-one interaction with professors and classmates. Studies
challenge them to integrate faith and learning while considering subjects in
ways never thought possible. Hands-on experiences in the majors
(internships, field studies, mission programs, community service, and
independent research) enable students to gain practical career and life
preparation.
Montreat College enrollment is growing. Total enrollment is approximately
400 in the School ofArts and Sciences on the Montreat campus and 600 in
the off-campus School of Professional and Adult Studies. The student body
represents approximately thirty states and ten countries. The natural beauty
ofthe Montreat campus calms the spirit and awakens the senses. In a
diverse, multicultural environment, students learn how to investigate the
unfamiliar, think critically, and communicate and clarify their ideas. In the
process, they develop the skills, personal values, and faith to take their place
in the world with confidence.
Montreat College welcomes students of many denominations and cultural
backgrounds, including students from all corners ofthe world. In the
residence hall or over dinner at a professor's house, students find
themselves sharing perspectives and exchanging ideas. The distinct spirit of
community goes beyond the faculty, staff, and students and extends to
visiting Christian conference members and residents ofthe town of Montreat
and neighboring Black Mountain, as well as to the "cottagers" who vacation
here throughout the seasons.
Montreat College is also a place where students can set themselves apart
through an extraordinary range of leadership opportunities at the Montreat
Campus. A nationally recognized Discovery/Wilderness Program takes
advantage ofthe mountain location and offers a unique twenty-one day
adventure for academic credit. An on-campus leadership laboratory, the
BackCountry program, provides students with the chance to get hands-on
experience and a place to use their skills and knowledge in real settings.
Outdoor recreation opportunities ranging from hiking to Whitewater
adventures to snow skiing are available to students. Students can also
choose from a variety ofoff-campus volunteer service opportunities such as
area nursing homes, churches, children's homes, and shelters.