St. Andrews University Academic Catalog

239 Pages·2016·1.65 MB·English

by  Moree, Daniel

St. Andrews University
A Branch of Webber International University

Academic Catalog
2016-2017
Revised August 2016

The official Academic Catalog for St. Andrews (a Branch of Webber International University) is located on the
campus website at the following location: https://www.sa.edu/files/Academics/Catalog2016.pdf
It includes all of the revisions found in this document as well as other revisions that have been made from time to
time. Please use the published copy of the Academic Catalog as your guide but remember the online version is the
authoritative one.
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FALL 2016

Thursday-Sunday August 15 - 19 New Student Orientation
Monday August 22 First Day of Academic Term
Registration
Sandhills classes and Monday Main Campus
night classes will meet
Tuesday August 23 Classes Main Campus Begin
Wednesday September 7 Last day to add a Demi Semester
One or Semester long course. Last day to
drop a Demi Semester One or Semester long
course without a grade of "W". (After this
date, there will be a $10 charge to add or
drop).
Thursday September 8 Grades of “W” begin
Wednesday September 14 Demi One Mid Term Grades Due
Friday September 16 Last day to withdraw from a
Demi-Semester One course with a "W"
grade
Monday September 26 Check Points Due
Monday – Wednesday September 26 – 28 Pass Fail for Demi Semester One Courses
Wednesday September 28 Spring and Summer Semester
Incompletes become “F” if not
Removed
Wednesday October 5 Last Day Demi One
Thursday – Sunday October 6 – 9 Fall Break
Monday October 10 First Day Demi Two
Friday October 14 Mid Semester Grades and Demi One Grades
Due
Friday October 14 Last Day to add Demi Semester
Two course; last day to drop a
Demi Semester Two
course without a grade of "W."
(After this date, there will be a $10 charge to add or drop).
Monday – Friday October 24 – Nov 4 Advisement period for Advanced
Registration Spring 2017
Friday November 4 Demi Two Mid Term Grades Due
Friday November 4 Last day to withdraw from a
course with a "W" grade for Demi Semester
Two or Semester long courses
Monday November 7 Grades of WP/WF begin if a student
Withdraws from a Semester long course
Monday – Friday November 7 – 11 Pass-Fail for Demi Semester
Two and Semester long courses
Tuesday November 15 Check Points Due
Wednesday – Sunday November 23 – 27 Thanksgiving Break
Monday November 28 Last Day Demi Two
Friday December 2 Last Class Day Main Campus Semester long
Classes: Last day to withdraw from a
semester long course –
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grades of WP or WF apply
Monday – Friday December 5 – 9 Final Examinations
Friday December 9 Last day of academic term
Saturday December 10 Dorms close; 10:00 a.m.
Monday December 12 Grades due (12:00 noon)

Spring 2017

Monday - Tuesday January 9 – 10 Orientation for New Students
Tuesday January 10 First Day of Academic Term, First Class
Day on Sandhills Campus
Tuesday January 10 Registration – Main Campus
Wednesday January 11 First Class Day – Main Campus
Monday January 16 Martin Luther King Day of Service
No classes St. Andrews @ Sandhills
Friday January 20 Last day to add a Demi Semester I
or Semester long course. Last day to drop a
Demi Semester One or Semester long course
without a grade of "W". (After this date,
there will be a $10 charge to add or add).
Tuesday January 24 “W” grades begin
Monday January 30 Last day to withdraw from a
course with a grade of "W" for Demi
Semester One
Friday February 3 Demi 1 Mid Term Grades Due
Tuesday February 7 Check Points Due
Monday – Wednesday February 13 – 15 Pass Fail for Demi Semester 1 Courses
Wednesday February 15 Fall Semester Incompletes become “F” if
not Removed not Removed
Friday February 24 Last day of Demi One
Monday February 27 First day of Demi Two
Friday March 3 Last Day to add Demi Two class or to drop
Demi Two without a grade of “W” ($10
charge to charge to
Add/drop after this date). “W” grades begin
for D2 D2
Saturday – Sunday March 4 – 12 Spring Break
Tuesday March 14 Mid semester Grades due for Semester and
Final Final
grades for Demi 1due;
Friday March 24 Demi 2 Mid Term Grades Due
Tuesday – Friday March 27 – April 7 Advisement for Advanced Registration Fall
2017
Monday April 10 Grades of WP or WF begin if student
withdraws
Monday – Thursday April 10 - 13 Pass Fail for Demi Two and Semester long
courses courses
Thursday April 13 Check Points due
Friday April 13 Last Day to withdraw from a Demi Semester
Two or Semester long Two or Semester long courses with a "W"
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Friday, Monday April 14, 17 Easter Break
Friday April 21 Last day of Demi 2
Thursday April 27 Last Class Day: Last Day to withdraw from
a semester long course: grades of WP or WF
apply apply
Friday April 28 Study Day
Saturday , Mon-Thur April 29 – May 1 – 4 Final Exams
Thursday May 4 Senior Grades due 10:00 a.m.
Friday May 5 Baccalaureate
Saturday May 6 Commencement
Monday May 8 Grades Due at 12:00 noon

Table of Contents
Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination ....................................................................... 12
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 Student Rights .......................................................................... 12
Drug-Free Workplace .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Webber International University/St. Andrews ............................................................................................................. 13
Heritage of St. Andrews .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Webber International University History .................................................................................................................... 14
Mission ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
About the St. Andrews Branch Campus ...................................................................................................................... 15
Accreditation ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
The Students ............................................................................................................................................................ 16
The Faculty .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Location ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
About the Campus ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Assessment .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Admission .................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Admission Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Fresh Start .................................................................................................................................................................... 18
International Student Admission ................................................................................................................................. 20
Requirements for International Students ..................................................................................................................... 20
Second Degrees ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
Transfer Admission ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Military Students ......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Educational Opportunities for Non-Traditional Students ............................................................................................ 22
Adult/Non-Traditional Undergraduate Programs - Admission .................................................................................... 22
Sandhills Program (Educational Opportunities for Non-Traditional Students) ........................................................... 23
Online Degree Program ............................................................................................................................................... 23
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Online Academic Support Services ......................................................................................................................... 25
Student Access to Day and Evening Classes ........................................................................................................... 25
Transcript Evaluation............................................................................................................................................... 25
General Education: Transfer Credit ......................................................................................................................... 26
Advanced Credit for First-Year Students ................................................................................................................ 26
Appeal Procedure for Transfer Credits Placement .................................................................................................. 26
Evaluation of other credits ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Experiential Learning Credit ................................................................................................................................... 27
Experiential Learning Credit ................................................................................................................................... 28
Special Admission Non-Degree Seeking Students .................................................................................................. 29
Readmission of Former Students ................................................................................................................................. 29
Visiting Students ......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Campus Life and Resources ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Academic Integrity ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
The Community Honor Code .................................................................................................................................. 31
Academic Integrity .................................................................................................................................................. 31
Issues of Academic Honesty/Dishonesty ..................................................................................................................... 31
Campus Ministries ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
Community Service ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
Career and Vocational Services ................................................................................................................................... 33
Student Health and Wellness ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Counseling Services ................................................................................................................................................ 33
Campus Clinic ......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Precautionary Health Care Measures for Travel Abroad ......................................................................................... 34
Campus Safety and Security .................................................................................................................................... 34
Complaints ............................................................................................................................................................... 34
Dining at Knights Dining Hall and Pipers Café ....................................................................................................... 35
Residence Life ......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Residence Hall Staff ................................................................................................................................................ 36
Literary and Theatrical Activities ................................................................................................................................ 37
Fortner Writers’ Forum............................................................................................................................................ 37
St. Andrews University Press .................................................................................................................................. 37
Student Literary Endeavors ..................................................................................................................................... 37
The Highland Players ............................................................................................................................................. 37
Student Activities ....................................................................................................................................................... 37
Social Events ........................................................................................................................................................... 37
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Student Government Association ........................................................................................................................... 38
Student Organizations................................................................................................................................................. 38
Current Campus Organizations:............................................................................................................................... 38
Leadership Development and Opportunities .......................................................................................................... 39
Intramurals ............................................................................................................................................................... 39
Athletics ................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Equestrian ................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Facilities ...................................................................................................................................................................... 40
DeTamble Library .................................................................................................................................................. 40
The James L. Morgan Liberal Arts Building .......................................................................................................... 40
Morris Morgan Theatre .......................................................................................................................................... 40
Morgan-Jones Science Center ................................................................................................................................ 40
The Vardell Building ............................................................................................................................................... 40
The Katherine McKay Belk Bell Tower .................................................................................................................. 40
Pate Hall .................................................................................................................................................................. 41
The William Henry Belk Center .............................................................................................................................. 41
Residence Halls ....................................................................................................................................................... 41
The Physical Education Center ................................................................................................................................ 41
The St. Andrews Knight .......................................................................................................................................... 41
The Equestrian Center ............................................................................................................................................. 41
Financial Planning ....................................................................................................................................................... 42
Fees and Costs ......................................................................................................................................................... 42
Deposits ................................................................................................................................................................... 42
2016-2017 Basic Fees .............................................................................................................................................. 42
Insurance .................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Applying for Financial Assistance ........................................................................................................................... 46
Types of Financial Assistance ..................................................................................................................................... 46
Veterans Benefits ..................................................................................................................................................... 51
Academic Programs ..................................................................................................................................................... 52
General Honors Program ............................................................................................................................................. 53
Departmental Honors Program ................................................................................................................................ 54
Dean’s List ............................................................................................................................................................... 55
Honor Society .......................................................................................................................................................... 55
Alpha Chi ................................................................................................................................................................. 56
Continuing Adult Education .................................................................................................................................... 56
International Programs & Residential Programs Abroad ........................................................................................ 56
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Internships ............................................................................................................................................................... 58
Sandhills Program........................................................................................................................................................ 59
Academic Support Services ......................................................................................................................................... 59
DeTamble Library ....................................................................................................................................................... 61
Computer Services ....................................................................................................................................................... 62
Academic Policies ....................................................................................................................................................... 64
Academic Calendar .................................................................................................................................................. 64
Classification of Students ........................................................................................................................................ 64
Academic Advising and Registration ...................................................................................................................... 64
Course Numbering ................................................................................................................................................... 64
Course Substitution .................................................................................................................................................. 65
Course Cancellation for Insufficient Enrollment ..................................................................................................... 65
Course Load ............................................................................................................................................................. 65
Independent Study ................................................................................................................................................... 65
Significant Enrollment in Special Studies, Internships, and GIS ............................................................................. 66
Class Attendance ..................................................................................................................................................... 66
Cancellation of Classes or Daily Schedule Changes ............................................................................................... 66
System of Grading ................................................................................................................................................... 66
Grade Points, Quality Points & the Grade Point Average (GPA) ............................................................................ 68
Report of Grades ...................................................................................................................................................... 68
Final Examinations .................................................................................................................................................. 68
Pass-Fail Grading Option ........................................................................................................................................ 68
Course Audits .......................................................................................................................................................... 69
Course Additions and Withdrawals ......................................................................................................................... 69
Incompletes .............................................................................................................................................................. 69
Repeating a Course for Grade Forgiveness ............................................................................................................. 69
Academic Progress/Good Standing ......................................................................................................................... 70
Academic Warning .................................................................................................................................................. 70
Academic Probation ................................................................................................................................................ 70
Reinstatement .......................................................................................................................................................... 71
Academic Standing Policy for the Fresh Start Program .......................................................................................... 72
Informing Students of Course Requirements ........................................................................................................... 73
Grade Appeal Procedure .......................................................................................................................................... 73
Withdrawal from the Institution .............................................................................................................................. 73
Advanced Credit for First-Year Students ................................................................................................................ 74
Academic Residence Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 74
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Transcripts ............................................................................................................................................................... 74
Summer Work at Other Institutions ......................................................................................................................... 74
Correspondence Study ............................................................................................................................................. 74
Financial Aid Awards for Foreign Study ................................................................................................................. 75
Undergraduate Degree Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 75
General Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 75
Degrees Offered ........................................................................................................................................................... 76
Bachelor of Arts ....................................................................................................................................................... 76
Bachelor of Fine Arts............................................................................................................................................... 76
Bachelor of Science ................................................................................................................................................. 76
Master’s in Business Administration ....................................................................................................................... 76
General Information ................................................................................................................................................ 76
Institutional Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................................. 77
Majors Offered at the St. Andrews Campus ............................................................................................................ 77
Declaration of Major................................................................................................................................................ 77
Contract Majors ....................................................................................................................................................... 78
Credit Requirements for Majors .............................................................................................................................. 78
General Education Requirements and Majors ......................................................................................................... 78
Additional Requirements for a Second or Third Major or Second or Third Minor ................................................. 78
Second Degrees ....................................................................................................................................................... 78
Minor Requirements ................................................................................................................................................ 79
Application for Graduation ...................................................................................................................................... 79
Academic Residence Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 79
Commencement and Diplomas ................................................................................................................................ 79
Pre-Professional Programs........................................................................................................................................... 80
General Information ................................................................................................................................................ 80
Pre-Law Certification Program 18 credits ............................................................................................................... 80
Pre-Veterinarian Medicine........................................................................................................................................... 81
Pre-Medical Program ................................................................................................................................................... 81
St. Andrews General Education (SAGE): Traditional Undergraduate Program .......................................................... 83
Course Descriptions for Common Experience Courses ............................................................................................... 84
St. Andrews General Education (SAGE) for SAonline and Sandhills, Undergraduate Programs ............................... 87
Program Majors and Minors by Department ............................................................................................................... 88
Department of Business and Economics.................................................................................................................. 88
Department of Education ......................................................................................................................................... 88
Department of Equine Studies ................................................................................................................................. 88
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Department of Interdisciplinary Studies .................................................................................................................. 88
Department of Liberal and Creative Arts ................................................................................................................. 88
Department of Natural and Life Sciences ................................................................................................................ 89
Department of Business and Economics.................................................................................................................. 89
Business Administration .......................................................................................................................................... 89
Sport Studies ............................................................................................................................................................ 90
Department of Business and Economics.................................................................................................................. 90
Business Administration Major ............................................................................................................................... 90
Contract Majors in Business – Laurinburg Campus ................................................................................................ 93
Contract Majors in Business – The Sandhills Program ........................................................................................... 94
Sport and Recreation Studies ....................................................................................................................................... 95
Department of Education ............................................................................................................................................. 98
Policies and Procedures ........................................................................................................................................... 99
Student Teaching ................................................................................................................................................... 101
K-12 Licensure ...................................................................................................................................................... 102
Special Education Major........................................................................................................................................ 107
Department of Equine Studies ................................................................................................................................... 109
Therapeutic Horsemanship .................................................................................................................................... 109
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies .................................................................................................................... 112
Liberal & Creative Arts Division............................................................................................................................... 114
Departmental Minors ............................................................................................................................................. 114
Communications .................................................................................................................................................... 114
English and Creative Writing ................................................................................................................................ 114
Foreign Languages ................................................................................................................................................ 114
History and Politics ............................................................................................................................................... 114
Philosophy ............................................................................................................................................................. 115
Philosophy and Religious Studies.......................................................................................................................... 115
Visual and Performing Arts ................................................................................................................................... 115
Department of Natural & Life Sciences .................................................................................................................... 133
Biology .................................................................................................................................................................. 133
Chemistry .............................................................................................................................................................. 133
Forensic Science .................................................................................................................................................... 133
Mathematical Sciences .......................................................................................................................................... 133
Psychology ............................................................................................................................................................ 134
The English Language Institute ................................................................................................................................. 148
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program ..................................................................................................... 149
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The Graduate Program ............................................................................................................................................... 152
Admissions Standards ............................................................................................................................................ 152
International Applicants......................................................................................................................................... 153
The COMBINED BS and MBA PROGRAM ........................................................................................................... 155
Student Finances .................................................................................................................................................... 160
Student Fees per Term ........................................................................................................................................... 161
MBA Course Descriptions ..................................................................................................................................... 164
Undergraduate Curriculum ........................................................................................................................................ 166
Special Studies, Practica, Internships & Guided Independent Studies .................................................................. 166
Art Courses ............................................................................................................................................................ 167
Asian Studies Courses ........................................................................................................................................... 168
Biology Courses .................................................................................................................................................... 168
Business & Economics Courses ............................................................................................................................ 171
Chemistry Courses ................................................................................................................................................. 176
Communication Studies Courses ........................................................................................................................... 179
Computer and Information Science Courses ......................................................................................................... 181
Creative Writing Courses ...................................................................................................................................... 181
Education Courses ................................................................................................................................................. 182
English Courses ..................................................................................................................................................... 188
Equine Studies Courses ......................................................................................................................................... 192
Forensic Science Courses ...................................................................................................................................... 195
French Courses ...................................................................................................................................................... 196
Game Art and Design Courses............................................................................................................................... 197
Gender Studies Courses ......................................................................................................................................... 198
History Courses ..................................................................................................................................................... 199
Honors Courses...................................................................................................................................................... 202
Interdisciplinary Studies Courses .......................................................................................................................... 203
Literature Courses .................................................................................................................................................. 203
Mathematics Courses ............................................................................................................................................. 204
Music Courses ....................................................................................................................................................... 205
Philosophy Courses ............................................................................................................................................... 208
Physical Education (PE) Activity Courses ............................................................................................................ 210
Physics Courses ..................................................................................................................................................... 212
Politics Courses ..................................................................................................................................................... 213
Psychology Courses ............................................................................................................................................... 216
Public History Courses .......................................................................................................................................... 219
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