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Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2015-2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information ................................................................................................................. 1
Mission of the College ......................................................................................................... 1
Our Commitment to Education.......................................................................................... 1
Honor Code ......................................................................................................................... 3
History of the College........................................................................................................... 4
Accreditation and Memberships ......................................................................................... 5
Consortial Associations.........................................................................................................6
Resources for Student Success...............................................................................................6
Academic Policy and Information........................................................................................... 11
Coursework...........................................................................................................................11
Grading System................................................................................................................. ...17
Coursework at Other Institutions........................................................................................21
Academic Progress...............................................................................................................25
Academic Records............................................................................................................... 29
Academic Honors................................................................................................................ 30
Academic Programs................................................................................................................. .33
Graduation Requirements...................................................................................................33
Degrees Conferred.......................................................................................................... 33
Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree ....................................................................... 33
Explorations Curriculum Requirements ....................................................................... 34
Engaged and Experiential Learning Programs................................................................... 40
Rise
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: Experiential Learning ........................................................................................... 40
Exploration Term and Contract Learning ......................................................................41
Teaching Experiences ..................................................................................................... 43
Bunting Center for Engaged Study and Community Action ....................................... 44
Bonner Leader Program................................................................................................. 45
Hess Center for Leadership and Service........................................................................ 46
Sklenar Center for International Programs................................................................... 48
Harrison Honors Program.................................................................................................. 50
Vail College Fellows Program ............................................................................................. 52
Academic Majors ................................................................................................................. 53
Dual Degree Programs.........................................................................................................55
Academic Minors................................................................................................................. 55
Major and Minor Requirements......................................................................................... 56
Dual Degree Requirements................................................................................................115
Courses ...............................................................................................................................119
Additional Academic Opportunities......................................................................................237
Admission............................................................................................................................... 242
Entrance Requirements......................................................................................................242
Application Procedures..................................................................................................... 243
Finances...................................................................................................................................247
Financial Aid ...........................................................................................................................251
The College Register ............................................................................................................... 265
Faculty................................................................................................................................ 265
Administration .................................................................................................................. 278
Board of Trustees............................................................................................................... 280
Index ....................................................................................................................................... 283