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College Calendar
Fall Semester 2002
August17
Wildcat Welcome Week begins
18
Residence Halls Open
20
Registration for Evening Classes 5:30-6:30 p.m.
21-22
Registration (Students registering after August 22 must
pay a late registration fee)
22
Evening Classes Begin
23
All Day Classes Meet
30
Final Date for Late Registration, Course Changes,
Changing From Audit to Credit and Vice Versa,
Changing to Pass/Fail, Dropping Courses with Refund,
Dropping Courses without a Grade, Processing DIS and
Repeating Class Forms
September2
Labor Day Holiday: No Classes Meet
16-17
Board of Trustees Meeting
October2
Absence and Deficiency Reports Due by Noon
3-4
Fall Holiday: Offices and Residence Halls Open
7
Classes Resume at 8 a.m.
November4
Final Date for Withdrawing with a W
18-20
Preregistration for Spring Semester
27
Thanksgiving Holiday Begins at 12 noon: Offices Close at
Noon, Residence Halls Close at 2 p.m.
December1
Residence Halls Open
2
Classes
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of credit examinations before initial registration, or credits
which fit the student s chosen curriculum may be validated by
the completion of at least 30 semester hours with a C (2.0)
average.
c.
To complete a degree at Louisiana College, the student who
achieves degree-seeking status after transferring from an
unaccredited school must complete a minimum of 61 hours at
Louisiana College.
4.
Residence and Course Credit
a.
Credit transferred to Louisiana College carries the same level (lower level,
100 and 200, or upper level, 300 and 400) as that at which the course was
taken. Students must complete 42 hours in upper-level courses for all
bachelor degrees.
b.
Normally, credit will be allowed only on work equivalent to courses
offered by Louisiana College.
c.
A student may earn a maximum of one-fourth of the total hours required
for graduation in his curriculum by extension and correspondence. No
more than six hours may be earned by correspondence.
d.
To rece
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At Louisiana College, violations of academic integrity consist of the following:
CHEATING
FABRICATION
FACILITATING ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
PLAGIARISM
A student may not use the drop, withdrawal, or resignation process to avoid an F
that is given for violations of the Code of Academic Integrity.
A definition of these violations and the process for adjudicating such violations are found
in the Student Handbook.
Classification
Students making satisfactory progress toward a degree move through the successive
classifications according to the following schedule:
Freshman
Regular admission to 25 hours credit
Sophomore
26 to 59 hours credit
Junior
60 to 89 hours credit including freshman mathematics and English;
an approved major and minor.
Senior
90 hours credit; 180 honor points; all required hours completed except
senior courses; or 100 hours credit, 200 honor points and no
more than 30 hours lacking for graduation.
Class Size
Ordinarily classes will not be offere
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Academic
Divisions
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The Department of Teacher Education offers certification in thirteen areas in addition to
Elementary Education and Special Education. Each of these teaching certification areas is
listed in the section of the catalog for that discipline. Students will be advised by both the
Department of Teacher Education and the specific content discipline. The teacher education
unit offers the following subject area certifications: English, Journalism, Mathematics,
Business, Science, Social Studies, Speech, French, Spanish, Adaptive Physical Education,
Health and Physical Education, Music Education, and Art.
Second Teaching Fields
In all curricula except art, music, elementary and special education, the student should
strongly consider the selection of a second teaching field and meet the certification requirements in that field. No grade below C may be accepted in the second teaching field.
Teacher Education Minor
A 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for entry into the minor program and,
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Human Behavior
Coordinator: Professor McAllister
Professor Pippin
Associate Professors Carter, Mayfield
Assistant Professors Osland, Weinzettle
The courses in this department are designed for (1) those who desire training for a variety
of vocations in human relations and (2) those who seek a background study of the cultural
milieu, social relationships, and individual psychology of human behavior in preparation for
other professions. The department presents both a practical and a scientific analysis of human
behavior in social life.
There are four major programs in the department: criminal justice, psychology, social
work, and sociology. Students enrolled in the various programs in the department will be
expected to take an exit examination in their major subject area during their last semester
before graduation.
Sociology
Sociology is the study of group behavior in society and the social forces that affect that
behavior. The courses are designed to acquaint studen
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333
Spanish Grammar and Composition
A course designed to help improve students writing skills and their ability to
express their thoughts and ideas in Spanish. The course will basically focus on
expository, descriptive and narrative writing based on literary readings. Prerequisite:
SP 222. Credit three hours.
334
Hispanic Language and Culture
A study of the culture and language of Spain and Hispanic America. The course
traces the development of Hispanic culture and studies important topics and issues
that are pertinent to the Hispanic world using its literature as a starting point.
Prerequisite: SP 222. Credit three hours.
418
Spanish American Literature
A survey of the literature of Spanish America beginning with pre-Columbian
literature and continuing to the present. Prerequisite: SP 222. Credit three hours.
443
Special Studies in Spanish
A concentration of study on various topics which are chosen to fit the need and
interest of the individual student. Prerequ
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Nursing
Coordinator: Associate Professor Chelette
Associate Professors Lary, Migues
Assistant Professors Battalora, Randall, Sonneland
The Division of Nursing, as an integral part of the college, is in concert with its mission
and purpose. The primary purpose of Louisiana College is to be a community of learning and
free inquiry, which provides a basis for approaching knowledge and truth. A thorough and
honest academic program from a Christian perspective stimulates both faculty and students to
share content and to develop and apply their personal faith. Consistent with the college
mission, the Division of Nursing emphasizes the preparation of nurses as leaders prepared to
serve mankind through various professional approaches and to serve God through examined
faith.The professional nursing curriculum is built upon a foundation of education consistent
with the beliefs about person, environment, health, nursing, and includes the process of
teaching-learning within nurs
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Communication Arts Courses
(CA)
110
Voice and Articulation
A study of the vocal mechanism, voice improvement, pronunciation and phonetic
transcription. Credit three hours.
112
Public Speaking
Aspects of effective presentation to audiences of various kinds. Credit three hours.
(Fee $10)
115, 315 Forensics
Credit for participation in intercollegiate forensic tournaments. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor. Credit one hour (may be taken 4 times each for a total of 8
hours credit.)
212
Business and Organizational Communication
Principles of communication and speech forms employed in business, medical and
religious organizations. Credit three hours. (Fee $10)
214
Interpersonal Communication
A study of relationships, communication between individuals, macro and microlevel communication, dealing with emotions, listening skills and non-verbal
communication. Credit three hours.
223
Oral Performance of Literature
Understanding of the meaning of lit
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Bachelor of Music (voice performance)
First Year
Hrs
Second Year
Hrs
Music 141-142 6
Music 241-242 6
Music 142-143 2
Music 243-244 2
Music 135-136 2
Music 191 *2
Music 191 *2
Music Ensemble 2
Music 113 *4
Music 255-256 2
Music 101 *2
Music 251 2
LC Connection 100 1
Music 113 *4
English 101 3
Music 101 *2
History 101 3
History 102 3
HP 100 1
Religion 102 3
English 102 3
Foreign Language 6
Religion 101--------------------------------- 3
Total 34
Total 32
Third Year
Hrs
Fourth Year
Hrs
Music 331-332 6
Music 441 2
Music 391 *2
Music 442 3
Music 341 2
Music 391 *2
Music 342 2
Music 433 2
Music 313 *6
Music 453 2
Music 187 2
Music 187 *2
English 200 or 201 3
Music Ensemble 2
Math 100, 111 or 218 3
Music 313 *6
Science 4
HP activity 2
Social Science 3
Philosophy 300 3
HP activity 1
Fine Arts 3
Junior Recital 0
Social Science------------------------------- 3
Natural Science 3
Total 34
Senior Recital 0
Total 35
*2 semesters
Mus
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