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Oglethorpe University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the South-
ern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia
30033-4097; telephone (404) 679-4501) to award bachelor's degrees and
master's degrees.
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 4th 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 4th 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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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-
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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-
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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.
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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-
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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.
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Financial Obligations
A student who has not met all financial obligations to the University will not
be allowed to register for courses in subsequent academic sessions; he or she will
not be allowed to receive a degree from the University; and requests for tran-
scripts and transient status will not be honored.
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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 0 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.
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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-
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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-
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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*
0
W
Withdrew**
0
WF
Withdrew
Failure*
0
I
Incomplete***
0
S
Satisfactory* * * *
0
70 or higher
u
Unsatisfactory*
0
AU
Audit (no credit)
0
NS
No Show
0
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
0
70-79
60-69
59 and below
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Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Option
After 30 semester hours are earned at Oglethorpe a student in good academic
standing may register to take two courses 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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 0 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.
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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 0 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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 19lh Century
Europe in the 20th Century
Northern Renaissance and Reformation
The Italian Renaissance
Roman History
The American Civil War and Reconstruction
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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 20th 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 19th 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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-
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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.
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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 20th 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
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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 20th century short stories, mostly English and
American. Prerequisites: UCCOM 1711 and UCCOM 1712.
UCENG 3860. Modern Poetry (3 hours)
This course will consider 20th 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.
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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.
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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
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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 19th 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.
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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.
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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 20th 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
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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
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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
14th 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-
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 20lh-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.
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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.
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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 21st 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
Regret - An applicant who in the opinion of the admission committee does not meet
the criteria for admission.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Metropolitan Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Internet Arcade
Console Living Room
Books to Borrow
Open Library
TV News
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