2012-13 Undergraduate Catalog - Missouri Valley College

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minor must be in a different discipline than the major. A course taken in a major may not be used as an elective in the minor. Elective courses in the minor must be approved by the Division Dean. A grade of "C" or better (and no pass/fail grades) is required in all courses for the minor. Students may take a minor in any of the following academic programs: Accounting Art Biology Business Administration Chemistry Classics Computer Information Systems Criminal Justice Dance Economics English Forensic Science History Human Service Agency Management Latin Mass Communication Mathematics Military Science Music Psychology Public Relations Recreation Administration Sociology Speech Theatre DOUBLE MAJORS Students may earn a double major (or a double minor) by completing all requirements for each major. Students completing double majors will receive a single diploma. PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Missouri Valley College offers pre-professional training in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, nursing, sports medicine, law, and ministry. For complete information, see the appropriate division dean. ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATION Students at Missouri Valley College are classified by total credit hours earned, as follows: Freshmen 1-27 Hours Sophomore 28-57 Hours Junior 58-87 Hours Senior 88 or More Hours PLACEMENT REVIEW The testing staff administers basic competency tests to freshmen and transfer students who have not already met those requirements through ACT/SAT scores or equivalent credit from another college. If for whatever reason the placement review is given, the results are final, but are subject to re-evaluation the first day of class. Students who need basic skills will be assigned to general studies courses designed to develop the appropriate skills. ADVISING AND GUIDANCE Missouri Valley College seeks to develop a close relationship between faculty members and students. Students are assigned an adviser upon registration. Advisers may be changed at the request of the student or faculty member, with the approval of the division dean and Chief Academic Officer. Students are encouraged to counsel often with the Registrar, their advisers, and other faculty members. Although faculty advisers are available for counseling at any time, special attention is given to guidance at the time of enrollment for each term, at the time of distribution of mid-term grades, and at times when any special difficulties of students are reported by other staff members. The College hosts an independent counselor on campus. It is run as an independent business and most major insurances will be accepted. RESPONSIBILITY FOR MEETING ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Academic advisers, the registrar, coaches and others may assist the student in determining courses of study, hours per term, etc. However, it is the student ultimately who must understand graduation and eligibility requirements, and assure that all requirements are met in a timely fashion. ACADEMIC PROCEDURE REGISTRATION Students registering for each term should consult with their academic advisers with regard to the specific courses and the total credit load they are planning to take. A student is properly registered when the adviser approves the course enrollment and when the comprehensive payment schedule has been met. After the academic schedule has been published, new students may register for the succeeding semester. Students are encouraged to contact the Registrar about enrollment in classes when they visit campus. Late Registration Fee - Any student who has not completed the registration process and attended class by the end of the first day of class each semester will be assessed a $50.00 per day late registration fee. In extenuating circumstances the fee may be waived with the approval of the Chief Academic Officer or Dean of Admissions. Class Load - Students enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester are considered full-time students; students may enroll in up to 18 credit hours per semester with no overload charge. Students on probationary status may be limited to 12-14 hours. The average course provides three units of credit. Students carrying a course load of over 18 hours require the consent of the Chief Academic Officer and will be assessed a charge of $350.00 for each credit hour in excess of 18 hours. Students with a GPA of 3.75 or above may take 3 additional hours without charge. The maximum overload is 21 hours. Drop/Add - A student may drop or add a class within the first week of classes. Drop/Add forms require the signature of the adviser and the professors of both the dropped and added classes. For full-time students who drop below twelve (12) hours, and half-time students who drop below six (6) hours, Financial Aid will be affected Withdrawal - A student may withdraw from classes until the date published in the Academic Calendar. Students who withdraw from the College are required to complete an extensive check-out process in order for student records to be properly documented. For further information, see "Withdrawal" under "Grading" in this Catalog. Administrative Withdrawal - Any student who misses two consecutive weeks of class or has missed 50% of class periods by mid-term, may be administratively withdrawn from class. If the withdrawal takes place within the first 6 weeks of class, the 10
student will receive a grade of “W”. If the withdraw takes place after the 6 th week of class, the students will receive a “WF” or “WP”. The student will be notified of this action by the Registrar’s Office. Readmission will be considered only for extenuating circumstances as approved by the Chief Academic Officer and Registrar. In such cases, where readmission is approved, a readmit fee of $350.00 will be charged. If a student drops below full-time status of 12 hours, financial aid may be adversely affected. Resident students dropping below 12 hours will be asked to move out of campus housing. Online Students - Missouri Valley College online students will operate under the policies and procedures as outlined in the college catalog with the following additions and/or exceptions: Online students are those taking strictly online classes. Online students must be officially enrolled and logged into the class via Moodle by the end of the 2 nd day of class of any particular term/semester. Online students are eligible for a restricted student identification card for use in receiving student discounts at area businesses, proctored tests, etc., for an additional fee of $5. This restricted student identification is not valid for on-campus activities and services. Solely online students who decide to take a face-to-face course will be charged the per credit hour rate for the face-to-face course. ATTENDANCE It is the responsibility of the Chief Academic Officer to determine the guidelines for all class attendance policies. All students at Missouri Valley College are expected to attend all classes and class activities for which they have enrolled. If classes are missed, a student is expected to make up the work to the satisfaction of the instructors concerned. Students may be administratively withdrawn from class for excessive absence. See Administrative Withdrawal above. At times, absence from class may be unavoidable - as in instances of prolonged illness, hospitalization, or participation in an approved student activity. A student should submit a doctor's verification to the Chief Academic Officer Office, who will notify instructors. The sponsor of an approved College activity through which students will miss classes will provide instructors with a list of participating students. Students should take both their education and participation in activities seriously. Even though the activity is college sponsored, class work is expected either before or after the activity without delay. AUDITING AND SPECIAL STATUS Missouri Valley College may allow some students to enroll and receive credit in classes prior to being admitted to a degree program. These special status students will be elevated to regular student status when they are admitted to the College. In addition, qualified persons who desire classroom privileges without examinations and without credit may register to audit a course, with the approval of the Registrar and the instructor. The fee for auditing a class is $170 per course. Fulltime students may audit a course with no additional charge provided the audited course does not increase the load beyond 18 hours. STUDY ABROAD Missouri Valley College encourages students to consider studying abroad for a summer, a semester, or a year as a way to enhance their cultural experience and personal growth. Typically students study abroad in their junior or senior year. MVC strongly encourages freshmen student to experience their first year of college on campus before taking the step of studying abroad. Contact Dr. Peter Warnock, Coordinator of Study Abroad, in Collins Science Center, room 21 or 660-831-4044 for more information. HONORS PROGRAM Missouri Valley College Honors Program offers high-achieving students the opportunity to enhance their college experience through attending conferences across the country, publishing guidance, and scholarship opportunities, including study abroad. Along with an enhanced college experience, the MVC Honors Program helps prepare students for a successful career in their field or graduate school. SPECIAL COURSES/CREDIT Practicum - A course that provides the student with preliminary practical experience in a specific field. Normally a practicum is completed in the student's major/minor field. All practicum experiences must be done off campus unless approved by the Chief Academic Officer. Internship - A course that offers the student advanced practical experience in his/her chosen field. Junior or Senior standing is required. Students must have the division dean’s and Chief Academic Officer approval before registration. All internships must be done off campus unless approved by the CAO. Independent Study - A course of study which permits a student to do reading and research on a topic at greater depth than in a regular course. Junior or Senior standing is required. Independent study courses are offered at the discretion of the faculty. Approval of the adviser, division dean/chair and Chief Academic Officer is required. A maximum of six hours is permitted in an undergraduate program. Independent Study courses require a $170 fee. Tutorial/Arranged - A regular course that is taught on an arranged, individual basis. Tutorials will only be offered when it is impossible for the student to take the course on a regularly scheduled basis. Tutorials are offered at the discretion of the faculty. Approval of the adviser, division dean/chair and Chief Academic Officer is required. A maximum of six hours is permitted in an undergraduate program. Tutorial/Arranged courses require a $170 fee. Transfer Credit - Students presently enrolled at Missouri Valley College may transfer credit from other colleges (e.g., attending summer school) but only courses with a grade of "C" or better will be accepted. The GPA is not affected by transfer credit unless the course is a "repeat" of an MVC course. COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM The course numbering system indicates the degree of background information required in the course. It also indicates the appropriate class level expected of students who are enrolled. Lower Division Course Numbers: 001-099 Developmental – not counted toward graduation 100-199 Primarily for Freshmen 200-299 Primarily for Sophomores Upper Division Course Numbers: 300-399 Primarily for Juniors 400-499 Primarily for Seniors GRADING The following grades and their grade point value per credit 11
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