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WESLEY COLLEGE MISSION<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> strives to be recognized asan institution that helps students gain theknowledge, skills, and moral and ethical attitudesnecessary to achieve their personal goals and contributeto the welfare of their communities in the globalsociety. The <strong>College</strong> endeavors to impart a desire forlifelong learning and an enhanced capacity for criticaland creative thinking so that students can reap therewards of intellectual growth and professionaleffectiveness. As a <strong>College</strong> in a covenant relationshipwith The United Methodist Church and founded uponChristian principles, <strong>Wesley</strong> strives to realize a holisticcampus environment of common purpose, caring,inclusiveness, responsibility, and service that are theheart of the concept of community.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> will not discriminate in any employment practice,education program, or activity on the basis of race, color,religion, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, sex, or veteranstatus. The <strong>College</strong> fully complies with the requirements of TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the EducationAmendment of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and allother applicable federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, andregulations.ii


TABLE OF CONTENTSWESLEY IN OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................. 1UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS............................................................................................... 4TUITION AND FEES ................................................................................................................... 6FINANCIAL AID ......................................................................................................................... 9STUDENT LIFE ......................................................................................................................... 16ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND POLICIES ............................................................................. 19ADULT STUDIES ...................................................................................................................... 29CORE CURRICULUM ................................................................................................................ 31PROGRAMS OF STUDY ............................................................................................................. 34Accounting ........................................................................................................................................................ 35American Studies ............................................................................................................................................. 37Biology ............................................................................................................................................................... 39Biological Chemistry ........................................................................................................................................ 43Business Administration .................................................................................................................................. 45Education K-8 ................................................................................................................................................... 48English ............................................................................................................................................................... 51Environmental Studies .................................................................................................................................... 56History ............................................................................................................................................................... 59Honors Program ............................................................................................................................................... 61International Studies ....................................................................................................................................... 62Legal Studies .................................................................................................................................................... 64Liberal Studies .................................................................................................................................................. 68Mathematics ..................................................................................................................................................... 70Media Arts ......................................................................................................................................................... 73Medical Technology ......................................................................................................................................... 75Nursing .............................................................................................................................................................. 77Physical Education K-12 .................................................................................................................................. 79Political Science ................................................................................................................................................ 83Psychology ........................................................................................................................................................ 85Secondary Education ....................................................................................................................................... 87MINORS ................................................................................................................................... 88CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ....................................................................................................... 92COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ......................................................................................................... 93BOARD OF TRUSTEES ............................................................................................................ 139ADMINISTRATION OF THE COLLEGE .................................................................................... 140SPECIAL HONORS ................................................................................................................. 142FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE .................................................................................................... 143WESLEY COLLEGE OFFICIAL CALENDAR ............................................................................... 147Fall <strong>2009</strong> Semester ........................................................................................................................................ 147Spring <strong>2010</strong> Semester ................................................................................................................................... 148iii


WESLEY IN OVERVIEWWESLEY IN OVERVIEW<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> is a selective,comprehensive college of theliberal arts and sciences affiliatedwith The United MethodistChurch. It offers baccalaureatedegrees in Accounting, AmericanStudies, Biology, BiologicalChemistry, BusinessAdministration, ElementaryEducation, English, EnvironmentalStudies, History, InternationalStudies, Legal Studies, LiberalStudies, Mathematics, Media Arts,Medical Technology, Nursing,Physical Education, PoliticalScience, Psychology, andSecondary Education (Biology,English, and Mathematics).<strong>Wesley</strong> also offers two Associatedegrees: Business (New Castle)and Liberal Studies. It offersmaster‘s degrees in Business,Education, Environmental Science,and Nursing. The emphasis at<strong>Wesley</strong> has always been oneducating the whole person. Withan annual enrollment of over3,200 students (approximately1,500 full time), individualassistance, teaching, andcounseling become personalrealities. Modern residence hallfacilities, classrooms, andacademic buildings offer thestudent an instructionalenvironment conducive tolearning. Partnerships with avaried group of businesses andother institutions offer studentsunique internship opportunities.HISTORY OF THE COLLEGEThe <strong>College</strong>‘s long history is atestament to its goal of providingquality educational opportunitiesto the citizens of the First Stateand beyond. From its inception,the <strong>College</strong> also has beencommitted to providing for thespiritual needs of its students.<strong>Wesley</strong> believes that educationmust foster the personal growthand development needed topersevere and surviveacademically, socially, andprofessionally in today‘s complexculture. Begun in 1873 asWilmington Conference Academy,a preparatory school for boys, itwent through several transitions,culminating as a comprehensivehigher education institution. Newprograms emerged, andprofessional studies joined withthe liberal arts to strengthen eachstudent‘s preparation for life.Recognizing the importance oflifelong learning, graduateprograms were developed, andevening and off-campus programswere established, reaching outinto surrounding communities tomake education available to abroader constituency.Concurrently, new and renovatedfacilities prepared the <strong>College</strong> forthe technologically basedinformation age.<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> is well positionedto meet today‘s challenges. Itsenrollment growth, facultyenhancement, physical facilitiesexpansion and creative programshave made the <strong>College</strong> a beaconof higher education for The UnitedMethodist Church in the easternUnited States.GOVERNANCE OF THECOLLEGE<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> is an independentnonprofit corporation of the stateof Delaware. Nonprofit status isconfirmed by the InternalRevenue Service and by InternalRevenue Code Section 501(c) (3).The corporation‘s members, whoare also members of thePeninsula-Delaware AnnualConference of The UnitedMethodist Church, elect themembers of the <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>Board of Trustees. By legal and bymoral obligation, the <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> Board of Trustees, anautonomous Board, reserves theright always to establish policy forthe <strong>College</strong>. It is the function ofthe President of the <strong>College</strong> toimplement and administer thepolicies of the Board of Trustees.PHILOSOPHY OF THECOLLEGE<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> is committed to aneducational philosophy thatreflects its Christian and its UnitedMethodist traditions. The <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> concept of education isbased upon several assumptions.FIRST, education is an intellectualresponse to a loving God. Such aresponse should involve thepursuit of truth and knowledgeand the development of skills that,together, will facilitate thefulfillment of the individual toserve humanity and the worldmore effectively.SECOND, education is concernedwith the whole person. Whileacademic excellence is a primaryobjective of the <strong>College</strong>, aneducation is much more than thesum of all academic work. Allmembers of the <strong>College</strong>community are encouraged todiscover and appreciate cultural,aesthetic, and religious realitiesthat are vital to personal growthand development.THIRD, education is valuecentered. Questions of valuesemerge in a changing society astechnological advances influencedaily life and help determine theshape of the future. The <strong>College</strong>recognizes its responsibility to beinvolved in the study of ethicalissues to make informed choicesand be responsive to humanneeds.FOURTH, education is a humanenterprise that serves personswho may benefit from itscollective resources. In seeking toreflect and celebrate the richnessof a pluralistic life, the <strong>College</strong>welcomes persons from allreligious, national and ethnicgroups. Such a college creates alearning environment thatrespects each individual.1


FIFTH, education is a sharedresponsibility. The <strong>College</strong>believes that learning isinteractive and personal andoffers programs that giveopportunity for creativeexpression and the developmentof leadership. At the same time,the <strong>College</strong> holds that privilegesare inseparable fromresponsibilities.LOCATION<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> is located inhistoric Dover, Delaware. Dover,on the Delmarva Peninsula, is thecounty seat of Kent County andthe capital of the nation‘s firststate. It has 35,000 residents. Thecampus is in Dover‘s majorresidential community, with storesand banks within easy walkingdistance. In addition to manypre-Revolutionary War buildingsand sites, Dover is also the homeof Dover Air Force Base and DoverDowns International Speedway,which hosts NASCAR races. Thecity has many churches, aY.M.C.A., several parks andrecreational areas, andrestaurants. Seafood is a specialtybecause of the city‘s proximity tothe Delaware and ChesapeakeBays and to the Atlantic Ocean.The downtown shopping area is ashort three blocks from campus,with a second large shopping arealocated within two miles. NewYork City, Baltimore, Philadelphia,and Washington, D.C., are withina two- to four-hour drive of theCampus.THE CAMPUSIn the middle of the <strong>Wesley</strong>campus is the Henry BelinduPont <strong>College</strong> Center. Thiskeystone building is the largeststructure on the campus and isthe focal point of all studentactivities. Besides facilitiesdesigned to accommodate studentand community members, thebuilding contains the Office ofStudent Life, campus televisionand radio stations, administrativeand faculty offices, classrooms, acomputer lab, the bookstore, andvarious dining optionsThe Robert H. Parker Libraryprovides for both individual andgroup study in its several largereading rooms and smaller studyareas. It contains a bookcollection and extensive videocollection to support the academicprogram. The library houses theOffice of Academic SupportServices, the Writing Center, theOffice of Information Systems,faculty offices, classrooms and acomputer lab. Students also haveaccess to the Dover Public Libraryand Delaware State Library, bothwithin three blocks of theCampus.Annie J. Cannon Science Hallcontains laboratories for biology,chemistry, environmentalsciences, and mathematics. It alsocontains faculty offices,classrooms, an amphitheater anda computer lab.Slaybaugh Hall contains theLegal Studies Library, a computerlab, faculty offices, and a fullyequipped auditorium, whichincludes dressing rooms, a stageworkshop and storage facilities.Dulany Hall houses the diningfacilities and kitchens. The lowerlevel contains nursinglaboratories, a computer lab,classrooms and conference rooms.Budd Hall contains faculty officesand classrooms.The <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> Chapelaccommodates art and musicprograms; it also providesfacilities for religious activities.The Wentworth Gymnasiumadjoins the <strong>College</strong> Center andincludes basketball courts, aswimming pool, and otherrecreational facilities.Student residence buildingsinclude the Bellmeyer HonorsHouse, Carpenter Hall, RoeHall, Gooding Hall, WilliamsHall and the Academic Village,comprised of Zimmerman Halland Malmberg Hall. The latter,as a wellness facility, emphasizesthe values of a healthy lifestyleand houses a fitness center. TheStudent Health Center is locatedin Carpenter Hall.Annie J. Cannon House, thePresident‘s House, is one blockfrom Campus in Dover‘s historicdistrict. A beautiful 6,000 squarefoot, 20-room Victorian framehouse, Cannon House is a Doverlandmark and was the childhoodhome of world-acclaimedastronomer Annie J. Cannon. Thehouse was completely restored in1996 and given to the <strong>College</strong> byan anonymous donor in 1997 inhonor of Dr. J. Thomas Sturgis.The Cannon House is used by thepresident for a variety of <strong>College</strong>functions.The Scarborough AlumniHouse is a Victorian frame house,circa 1878, in the Victorian DoverHistoric District. The home wasrestored in 1989-90 and forseveral years served as thePresident‘s Residence. It nowhouses the Office of InstitutionalAdvancement, including AlumniAffairs and Development, and isused regularly for alumnifunctions and special events.The International House, athree-story Victorian house,provides office space for theGlobal Initiatives Program. TheOffice of Student FinancialPlanning is also located in thisbuilding.The Enrollment ManagementHouse, a three-story Victorianframe house, is the home ofadmissions operations andpersonnel.The Schwartz Center for theArts, located just blocks from themain campus, is the venue forrecitals, concerts and classes aswell as performances open to thecommunity. Constructed in 1904,this facility was extensivelyrenovated and expanded andreopened in 2001 as a focal pointfor the arts.2


The Community ServiceCenter, located in Carpenter Hall,is home to the Charlton SchoolTransition Program, the Children‘sTheater and the Kent CountyOffice of the Children‘s BeachHouse.Longwood Conservatory islocated adjacent to Cannon Hall.Longwood Hall houses theCampus Community School(grades 1-7). The CampusCommunity High School is locatedon property adjacent to theWolverine Sports Complex.The Wolverine SportsComplex is located four blocksfrom the main campus. It is the<strong>College</strong>‘s 30-acre outdoor athleticfacility and includes practice andplaying fields for football, soccer,lacrosse, baseball, field hockey,and softball, as well as afootball/lacrosse field house andwomen‘s sports field house.Recently, Scott D. Miller Stadiumwas modernized to includeartificial turf, lighting andadditional seating. It also includesan Intramural Center consisting ofan intramural gym and weightroom. Six new tennis courts wereconstructed in 1998.The Campus OperationsCenter is located in theWolverine Sports Complex andhouses the offices ofmaintenance, grounds, andhousekeeping staff.3


UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONSUNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONSADMISSION PROCEDURES<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> welcomesapplicants who are seeking aneducation grounded in the liberalarts and who have the intellectualability, the interest and thecharacter to benefit from thevaried academic programs offeredby the <strong>College</strong>.Several factors are considered inthe selection of a <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>student. The applicant‘ssecondary school record and thecurriculum taken in secondaryschool are very important.Documented school andcommunity activities also playpivotal roles in the admissionsdecision.Applicants are required to submitScholastic Assessment Testing(SAT) or American <strong>College</strong> Testing(ACT) scores. Exceptions may bemade for students who arebeyond traditional college age orwho have unusual circumstances.<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>‘s SAT code is5894; the ACT code is 0636.Students applying to the Bachelorof Science in Nursing programmust complete the NLN PAX (PreadmissionExam) with anacceptable score to be admittedto the program.<strong>Wesley</strong> requires that all studentshave a high school diploma or theequivalent. The <strong>College</strong> stronglyrecommends twenty units(1 course for 1 year = 1 unit) ofcollege preparatory work thatincludes the following: English(4 units), Mathematics (4 units),Foreign Language (2 units in onelanguage), Science (4 units),Social Science (2 units), History(2 units) and electives (2 units).Students who have a history of alearning disability and who arerequesting accommodation shouldpresent an evaluation by acertified psychologist at the timeof application. The evaluationmust have been completed withinthe last three years. The primarypurpose of the documentation isto help in planning appropriatesupport services.All correspondence concerning theadmission of students should beaddressed to the Director of<strong>Undergraduate</strong> Admissions,<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>, 120 North StateStreet, Dover, DE 19901-3875.Please call 302.736.2400 or emailadmissions@wesley.eduTHE ADMISSIONSINTERVIEWProspective students areencouraged to contact the Officeof <strong>Undergraduate</strong> Admissions toschedule a campus visit andarrange for an interview. Althoughthe interview is not mandatory,unless specifically requested bythe Office of <strong>Undergraduate</strong>Admissions, it does offer anexcellent opportunity for theprospective student to learn moreabout the <strong>College</strong> and the <strong>College</strong>to learn more about thecandidate. The Office of<strong>Undergraduate</strong> Admissions is openMonday – Friday from 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. throughout thecalendar year, and on selectedSaturday mornings during theacademic year.EARLY DECISION PLANThe early decision plan is highlyrecommended for students whosefirst choice is <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>.Students are notified of theiradmissions decision within threeweeks of receipt of the completedfile. First-year students with noprevious college experience mustsubmit a signed Early DecisionApplication by November 15. Thisis a binding agreement that astudent will enroll at <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> if accepted. Early Decisionstudents who are accepted mustsubmit a nonrefundable $325confirmation fee ($150 forcommuters) to <strong>Wesley</strong> by January15 and withdraw applications fromall other colleges at that time.EARLY ADMISSION PLANMature, well-qualified studentswho complete the junior year ofhigh school may be eligible foradmission to <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> ifthey are within three units ofmeeting graduation requirements.Early admission candidates shouldattempt to complete secondaryschool graduation requirementsby attending summer school.Students requesting this programare required to arrange aninterview with the Director of<strong>Undergraduate</strong> Admissions beforeadmission.ADMISSION OF TRANSFERSTUDENTSTransfer students are acceptedinto the first-year, sophomore,and junior classes. Applicants withfewer than 24 credits must fulfillall first-year admissionsrequirements. Students who haveearned an associate‘s degree(60-65 credits) are encouraged toapply.Transfer students must completethe following for admission to the<strong>College</strong>:Send completed applicationand non-refundableapplication fee to the Officeof <strong>Undergraduate</strong> Admissions.The application should besubmitted by April 1 for thefall semester and October 1for the spring semester.Official transcripts from allpreviously attended collegesmust be submitted. Studentswho have completed fewer4


than 24 college credits mustalso submit a high schooltranscript.A minimum cumulative gradepoint average (GPA) of 2.0for all credits is required.Some programs haveadditional minimum GPArequirements.Only courses with a grade ofC or higher will be consideredfor transfer. A course carryinga grade of C- will nottransfer.Upon acceptance to the<strong>College</strong>, an appointmentshould be made with theRegistrar for courseregistration.All graduating students must earna minimum of 45 semester creditsat <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>, at least 21 ofwhich must be in their majordiscipline, to completebaccalaureate degreerequirements or earn a minimumof 24 semester credits at <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> to complete associatedegree requirements. Majordisciplines might have additionalguidelines regarding transfercredits or completionrequirements. Consult theprogram requirements in this<strong>Catalog</strong>.ADMISSION OFINTERNATIONAL STUDENTSAdmitted international studentswho require a valid F-1 studentvisa through a <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>issuedI-20 form must present thefollowing official documents atleast six months prior to theintended semester of enrollment:Completed application andrequired feesSecondary school records(translated into English;evaluation from WorldEducation Services [WES]preferred)Official TOEFL score if Englishis not the applicant‘s firstlanguage (a minimum scoreof 500 on the paper-basedtest, 173 on the computerbasedtest, or 61 on theInternet-based test isrequired)Transcripts of academicrecords (English translation;WES evaluation preferred) ofother colleges attendedCompleted <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>International StudentAgreement and Statement ofFinancial Support forms.READMISSION OF FORMERSTUDENTSStudents who have previouslybeen enrolled full time at <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> are required to completean Application for Readmission.Applications may be obtained atthe Office of Academic Affairs.ADVANCED PLACEMENTTESTS AND CREDITSCredits will be granted to studentswho receive a score of three orhigher on an Advanced Placement(AP) test of the <strong>College</strong> EntranceExamination Board.ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPSAND GRANTS<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> offers scholarshipsbased on high school or collegeGPA and SAT or ACT score.Applicants should contact theOffice of <strong>Undergraduate</strong>Admissions for details.The Ann L. BurtonPre-Collegiate Scholarship:This program allows qualified highschool juniors and seniors to earnup to 12 college credits tuitionfree, paying only the cost ofbooks and a $20 registration fee.Eligible students may take onecourse (3 credits) per semesterduring their junior and/or senioryear of high school. Acceptedstudents will have a minimum GPAof 3.0, and a minimum SAT, PSATor ACT equivalent score of 1500.Interested students shouldcontact their high school guidancecounselor for an application, orcontact The Office of<strong>Undergraduate</strong> Admissions.5


TUITION AND FEESTUITION AND FEES<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> is a not-for-profitinstitution. The tuition and othercharges that the student paysrepresent approximately eightypercent of the total cost of thestudent‘s education. Theremaining twenty percent isprovided by the PeninsulaDelaware Conference of TheUnited Methodist Church, giftsfrom alumni, industry, and friendsof the <strong>College</strong>, and income fromthe <strong>College</strong>‘s endowment.The operating expenses of aneducational institution such as<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> are almost entirelyfixed costs. Therefore, there islittle reduction in expense due to astudent‘s withdrawal either beforeor during the academic year.Students enroll upon the impliedcondition that they remain at the<strong>College</strong> until the end of theacademic year or a shorter periodas agreed upon at the time ofregistration.<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> reserves the rightto change some or all fees and/orcharges without prior notice.PAYMENT SCHEDULEAll <strong>College</strong> charges for eachsemester or term are due andpayable in full upon billing.Students will not be admittedto any class until full paymenthas been received orsatisfactory arrangements aremade.<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> will not give finalexaminations, issue grade reports,release transcripts, or grantdegrees unless satisfactoryarrangements have been madewith the Finance Office forpayment of all expenses. If thepayment of any expense becomesdelinquent (ten days overdue), the<strong>College</strong> may exclude the studentfrom classes and deny the studentaccess to grade reports,transcripts, and degree.Checks should be made payable to<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>. Paymentarrangements byCash/Check/Bankcard, FinancialAid, and/or Payment PlansAMS/HES must be made prior toAugust 12 for the Fall and January2 for the Spring. Paymentarrangements must be finalized inorder to participate in check-inprocess. Students who do notfinalize their paymentarrangements by the check-indate will be assessed a $250 feeon the first of each monthsubsequent to that date untilpayment arrangements are made.These students may also beadministratively withdrawn fromcourses for the semester.REFUND POLICIESAny notification of withdrawal orcancellation and request forrefund must be in writing. Awithdrawal form must becompleted and all necessarysignatures obtained. Oral requestsdo not constitute officialnotification.Tuition: One hundred percent ofthe tuition charge, less theconfirmation fee, will be refundedif written notification ofcancellation is made before thefirst day of classes. Other refundsof tuition will be made uponreceipt of written notification ofwithdrawal or cancellationaccording to the followingschedule:75% in the first week of theacademic period50% in the second week ofthe academic period25% in the third week of theacademic periodNo refund will be madefollowing the third week ofthe academic period.The academic period referred toabove is the normal semester(14 weeks) of the <strong>College</strong>. If astudent is enrolled in an academicperiod of different duration, therefund periods stated above willbe adjusted proportionately (in anacademic period of one half thelength of a normal semester therefund periods above would beone half as long). Refund checkswill be issued within thirty days ifall financial aid has cleared.Room and Board: One hundredpercent of the room and boardcharges, less the housingconfirmation fee, will be refundedif written notification ofcancellation is made before thefirst day of classes. After classesstart, room and board charges willbe refunded on a pro-rata basisthrough the end of the first monthof the semester. After this date,no refund will be given for roomand/or board.Discipline: In case of dismissalfor breach of disciplinaryguidelines, no refund will begiven.Deposits: Any refundable deposit(for example, a key deposit) willfirst be applied against thestudent‘s outstanding balance.Appeals: Students or parentswho feel that unusualcircumstances warrant exceptionfrom the published refund policyshould submit a writtenexplanation of thesecircumstances to the VicePresident for Finance.6


Title IV Federal Financial AidRecipients: TheRefund/Replacement Policygoverns the return of Title IVfunds when a student withdrawsbefore completing more than 60%of the semester. Funds must bereturned to the following sourcesin specific order until the totalamount of the school‘sresponsibility has been satisfied:Unsubsidized Federal StaffordLoansSubsidized Federal StaffordLoansUnsubsidized Direct StaffordLoansSubsidized Direct StaffordLoansPerkins LoansFederal PLUS LoansDirect PLUS LoansFederal Pell GrantsFSEOGOther Title IV Assistance.SENIORS TAKING GRADUATECOURSESIf a student takes nine or moreundergraduate credits plus onegraduate course, the charge willbe the full-time undergraduatetuition.If a student takes fewer than nineundergraduate credit hours plusone graduate course, the chargewill be the undergraduate rate forthe undergraduate courses plusthe graduate rate for the graduatecourse.7


SCHEDULE OF CHARGES<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong>Full-Time <strong>Undergraduate</strong> Students Per PerDeposits - New Entering Students:(12-18 credit hours per semester): Year SemesterTuition $18,950 $9,475 Admissions Deposit$150(Applied Towards Tuition Charges)Academic Equipment Fee $350 $175 Housing Deposit $175Student Activity Fee $530 $265Graduation Fees:December Graduation Fee$75Campus Housing & Meal Plans:(petitions received by September 30)Traditional Room - Double Occupancy $4,500 $2,250 December Graduation Fee - Late$90(Gooding and Williams Halls)(after September 30)Traditional Room - Single Occupancy $6,600 $3,300 May Graduation Fee$75(Gooding and Williams Halls)(petitions received by November 30)Traditional Room - Double Occupancy $5,000 $2,500 May Graduation Fee - Late$90(Roe and Carpenter Halls)(after December 1)Traditional Room - Single Occupancy(Roe and Carpenter Halls)$7,200 $3,600Other Fees:Academic Village$8,500 $4,250 Admissions Application Fee (non refundable) $25(Malmberg and Zimmerman Halls)Honors House - Double Occupancy $5,000 $2,500 Readmit Fee $15Honors House – Single Occupancy $7,200 $3,600 Late Registration Fee $100Board (Traditional Room and Malmberg) $4,500 $2,250 Overload Fee (per credit hour over 18 credits) $800Board (Honors House and Zimmerman) $1,900 $950 Course Challenge Fee (credit hour) $60Music Lesson Fee (credit hour) $150Part-Time <strong>Undergraduate</strong> Students(1-11 credit hours per semester):PerCreditDay Program Tuition $800 Portfolio Credit Fee (credit hour) $60Evening and Adult Education Tuition – $165 RN Enhancement Program Fee (semester) $56Dover Air Force BaseEvening and Adult Education Tuition – $190 Photography Lab Fee $60DoverEvening and Adult Education Tuition – $350 Transcript (per transcript) $5New CastleEvening and Adult Education -$20 Vehicle Registration (year) $20Registration FeeFailure to Register Vehicle $50Graduate ProgramsGraduate Tuition (credit hour) $400 Parking Fines (depending on violation) $20- 50Graduate Student Association Fee $35 Late Parking Fine Fee $15Returned Check Fee (per check) $15Notice:The charges listed above are a select list of costs charged by <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> and which are normally assumed by a typicalfirst-year student. For a complete list of charges, contact the Finance Office or visit www.wesley.edu .IF PAYMENTS ARE NOT RECEIVED BY THE REQUIRED PAYMENT DATE, THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TOCANCEL THE STUDENT’S REGISTRATION.Any fees, fines or miscellaneous payments not received by due dates may result in the student being withdrawn fromthe <strong>College</strong>. Future registration will not be allowed, and diplomas and transcripts will not be issued. Reinstatementto the <strong>College</strong> will require payment of amounts due and compliance with standard readmission procedures.Students are responsible for all collection agency fees, attorney fees, court costs and other costs necessary for thecollection of amounts not paid by the due date.Students whose accounts are assigned to collections may have their credit adversely affected and may have difficultyobtaining credit in the future.8


FINANCIAL AIDFINANCIAL AIDFinancial aid is awarded toeligible students in the form ofscholarships, grants, loans, andemployment to help them meeteducational expenses. Federaland state agencies, philanthropicgroups and individuals,endowment bequests, and<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> provide studentaid. Grants and scholarships areconsidered gift assistance anddo not have to be repaid. Loansare usually offered at lowinterestrates and must berepaid over an extended periodafter the student graduates orwithdraws from <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>.Federal, state and institutionalguidelines determine theamounts and types of studentfinancial aid an individual mayreceive. Because financing acollege education is primarily theresponsibility of the family,students and families ofdependent students areexpected to make a reasonablecontribution toward educationalexpenses, according to thefamily‘s financial ability ascalculated by an approved needsanalysis.ELIGIBILITYTo be eligible, a student mustmeet the following criteria:Be a U.S. citizen or eligiblenoncitizenBe a matriculating studentMaintain satisfactoryacademic progressNot be in default on aFederal grant or loanHave a valid social securitynumberRegister with the SelectiveService, if requiredHave a high schooldiploma or a GeneralEducation Development(GED) certificateNever been convicted forpossessing or selling illegaldrugs.APPLICATION PROCESSStudents must complete the FreeApplication for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA) annually. February 1is the priority deadline forapplications. Applicationsreceived after February 1 will beawarded based on theavailability of funds.Applications must include <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong>‘s Title IV School Code(001433).The Office of StudentFinancial Planning reviewsapplications and makes awardsbased on applicant eligibility andthe availability of funds. Anaward letter will be mailed to thestudent. The student mayaccept (or reject) the award,sign the letter and return it tothe Office of Student FinancialPlanning for processing.Federal, state, and some of the<strong>College</strong>‘s financial aid programsare based on need. The studentmust reapply each year for mostof these programs. Awards aremade on a first-come, first-serveneed basis, according to Federalregulations.Under Federal regulations,<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> maintains theright to withdraw any offer ofstudent financial assistance if thestudent:Fails to meet satisfactoryacademic progress for financialaid recipients.Fails to report any changesin financial resources.Fails to use financial aid foreducational expenses orsubmits inaccurate data toestablish financial aideligibility.FEDERAL AID PROGRAMSPell Grants are awarded tostudents meeting eligibilitycriteria based on data submittedon the FAFSA, the <strong>College</strong>‘saccepted need analysis form.Students must be enrolled atleast halftime in anundergraduate program.Federal SupplementalEducational OpportunityGrants (FSEOG) are awardedannually by the <strong>College</strong> toundergraduates with exceptionalfinancial need. Students with thelowest expected familycontributions who are Pell Granteligible receive priority for theseawards.Federal AcademicCompetitiveness Grants(ACG), the newest of FederalGrant programs, were firstoffered beginning in the 2006-2007 academic year. Everyrecipient must be Pell Granteligible and a U.S. citizen whohas completed a rigoroussecondary school program ofstudy. The award is up to $750for first academic-year studentsand a maximum of $1300 forsecond academic-year students.These awards are usually madeafter the school year begins.Federal Stafford Loans arelow interest loans made by alender such as a bank, creditunion, or savings and loanassociation to help students paypostsecondary educationexpenses. Loan repaymentbegins six months after thestudent graduates, leavesschool, or drops below half-timestatus. Students are required tocomplete a loan entranceinterview when first borrowingfrom this loan program whileattending <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> and a9


loan exit interview uponwithdrawing or graduating fromthe <strong>College</strong>. Each loan interview(entrance/exit) provides thestudent with importantinformation about responsibilitiesand rights regarding the loanprogram.Federal UnsubsidizedStafford Loans are federallyinsured loans issued by the U.S.Department of Education. Theborrower pays interest on theloan quarterly during enrollmentand during the grace period. Theloan is available to students whoapply for the Federal StaffordLoan and are either foundineligible or eligible for only partof the maximum to be borrowed.The loan entrance/exitrequirement is also required forthis loan program.Federal Perkins Loans areawarded on a first come, firstserve basis to those studentswith exceptional need.Students are required to sign apromissory note and attendentrance and exit interviews,outlining repaymentresponsibilities, to receive aPerkins Loan.Federal Parent Loan for<strong>Undergraduate</strong> Students(PLUS) allows parents ofdependent students to borrowon their behalf, funding to covereducational expenses. Theseloans are awarded throughlenders to credit worthyapplicants.STATE AID PROGRAMSState aid programs includePostsecondary Scholarships forDelaware Residents andscholarships for residents insurrounding states.PRIVATE AID PROGRAMSLocal organizations, companies,church groups, unions and socialorganizations offer studentscholarships. Students shouldcontact civic, social groups andother organizations forscholarship opportunities.The United Methodist Boardof Higher Education: Throughthe General Board of HigherEducation of The UnitedMethodist Church, students whoare members of the UnitedMethodist Church who meet therequirements of character,scholarship, thriftiness, age, andpromise of future usefulness,may borrow limited amounts ofmoney at low interest rates.(Information is available in theChaplain‘s Office.)The Carlyle Reede Earp andElizabeth Vaughan JacobsEarp Memorial Fund: Througha bequest to <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>, theEarp Fund was created andestablished as a student tuitionloan fund to aid students whoare self-supporting and who arenow attending college. The loanis to be repaid by the recipientwithin 10 years after graduationfrom <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>.EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITESOpportunities are available forlibrary assistants, officeassistants and clerks, mail clerks,and other positions. Many ofthese positions are part of theFederal Work-Study Program.Federal Work-StudyProgram: This programprovides jobs for students whohave great financial need andwho must earn a part of theireducational expenses.Other EmploymentOpportunities: Many studentsfind part-time employmentopportunities in the Dover area.Listings of these employmentopportunities may be found inthe Office of Academic SupportServices.VETERANS BENEFITSStudents who are eligible forbenefits from the VeteransAdministration (VA) must submitan application to the VA.Students determined by the VAto be eligible must be certifiedeach semester that they attendschool. It is the student‘sresponsibility to contact theRegistrar‘s Office at thebeginning of each semester toarrange for this certification.Students are certified for VAbenefits only for those coursesrequired in or appropriate totheir program of study. Suchstudents must meet <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> standards forsatisfactory academic progress.Students who are academicallysuspended will have theirbenefits terminated. Uponreadmission, the VA willdetermine if further benefits willbe paid.VA standards require thatstudents attend class. If anyveteran accumulates more thantwo absences or fails to do classwork, thus jeopardizing successin the course, the instructor willwarn the student and notify theRegistrar‘s Office. When astudent withdraws, is dropped,or is suspended, the Registrar‘sOffice will notify the VeteransAdministration.VA regulations are subject toperiodic change. It is thestudent‘s responsibility to keepcurrent on requirements.10


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSCHOLARSHIPSApplicants must plan tocomplete an undergraduateprogram at <strong>Wesley</strong>; short-termstudents are ineligible for any<strong>Wesley</strong> International/AcademicScholarships. East-West studentsare ineligible for theInternational/AcademicScholarship until they havecompleted two semesters at<strong>Wesley</strong>.Students enrolled at <strong>Wesley</strong>because of specific articulationagreements are bound to theterms of those agreements andare not eligible forInternational/AcademicScholarships. Scholarships willbe renewed after the freshmanyear, provided the requiredcumulative grade point average(GPA) is maintained.Excellence Award: Fourinternational students receivethis award each year. Recipientsmust meet the followingeligibility requirements:Students must intend tocomplete an undergraduateprogram at <strong>Wesley</strong>.Non-native speakers ofEnglish must have a 550TOEFL score and/or a 3.5cumulative GPA.Native speakers of Englishmust have an 1100 SATscore and/or a cumulative3.5 GPA.Students must maintain a3.00 cumulative GPA at<strong>Wesley</strong> to continue receivingthe award.Students must reside oncampus.Honors Award: Qualifiedinternational students mayreceive this award each year.Recipients must meet thefollowing eligibility requirements:Students must intend tocomplete an undergraduateprogram at <strong>Wesley</strong>.Non-native speakers ofEnglish must have a 500TOEFL score and/or a 3.00cumulative GPA.Native speakers of Englishmust have a 1000 SAT scoreand/or a 3.00 cumulativeGPA.Students must maintain a3.00 cumulative GPA at<strong>Wesley</strong> to continue receivingthe award.INSTITUTIONAL GRANTSAND SCHOLARSHIPSInstitutional scholarships andgrants will be applied to theactual cost of education, whichincludes tuition, fees, and roomand board. <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> willnot award institutional funds inexcess of the actual cost ofeducation. Scholarships andgrants in excess of actual costwill be reduced.This policy applies only tostudents who are non-Title IVrecipients. A Title IV recipientreceives funds from the federalgovernment such as Pell Grant,Federal SupplementaryEducational Opportunity Grant,Stafford Subsidized orUnsubsidized Loan, PerkinsLoan, and Parent PLUS Loan.The federal governmentcalculation differs from theinstitutional refund policy.<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> offers a varietyof institutional grants andscholarships through thegenerosity of private donors,industry, and organizations. TheOffice of Student FinancialPlanning allocates all grants andscholarships. For information ongrants and scholarships currentlyavailable and the criteria forreceiving them, please contactthe Office of Student FinancialPlanning.The Ashbrook Fund wasestablished in memory of Dr.and Mrs. William B. Ashbrook.The interest from this fund isused to aid a worthy student.11The Elizabeth and StanBarber Scholarship is awardedannually to a worthy student.Libby Barber, class of 1952, is aformer Board of Trusteesmember and longtime friend ofthe <strong>College</strong>.The Joseph and MaryBellmeyer Award is given byMr. Bellmeyer annually to areturning student with thehighest academic standing in theliberal arts. Mr. Bellmeyer hasbeen an inspiration to manystudents in his classroomteaching and has provided yearsof invaluable service in a varietyof major college projects.The Rev. Jason BlundonMemorial Award wasestablished by the Reverend andMrs. Charles D. Burge in memoryof her brother. This is an annualaward made to a worthy studentwho is planning to enter theUnited Methodist Ministry.The Robyn J. BoswellMemorial Scholarship wasestablished through thegenerosity of family and friendsin memory of Robyn J. Boswell,Class of 1996. The award ispresented to a returning studentwith financial need from asingle-parent household, with a<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> cumulative gradepoint average of at least 2.8,and with demonstrated potentialto make a difference and upholdthe values of <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>.The Marie Brucoli-CrowleyMemorial Award wasestablished by Flora Hessling, afaculty member at <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong>, in honor of her aunt.The recipient must be areturning student involved in theMusic Department in piano orvoice, demonstrate financialneed, have a 3.33 GPA orhigher, and be nominated by theDirector of Choral Music.


The Dr. and Mrs. HenryGeorge Budd II ScholarshipFund was established by theirdaughter, Caroline Budd, as anendowed scholarship for worthystudents.The Mona Lynn CaseyEnvironmental Scholarship isawarded to a student who bestexemplifies the spirit of Christiancare, concern, and service toimproving environmental qualityas illustrated in the life of MonaLynn Casey. The award criteriaincludes a demonstratedcommitment and involvement inchurch, campus, andcommunity, a daily practice ofChristian ethics, an enrolledmajor in the EnvironmentalSciences program, an excellentacademic record, and a memberin good standing of the risingjunior or senior class.The William T. and Hazel R.Cloud Memorial Fund providesincome used to help a Delawarehigh school graduate.The Vaughn Smith CollinsMemorial Scholarship wasestablished by Elizabeth VaughnJacobs Earp in memory of heruncle. It is to be awarded to aworthy student.The Dr. Presley SpruanceDowns Memorial Fund wasestablished by Donald Van LearDowns (Class of 1907) inmemory of his father, who was amember of the first graduatingclass of the WilmingtonConference Academy, 1875.Income from this fund isawarded annually to twograduates of Dover High School.In the event there is nocandidate from Dover HighSchool, the income from thisfund will accrue to candidates inthe following year, or be given atthe discretion of the FinancialAid Office for that year.The Reynolds duPontEndowed Scholarships areawarded to full-time returningstudents (sophomore, junior,senior) who are pursuing adegree program within theSchool of Business andAccounting. These scholarshipsare awarded to students with aminimum cumulative grade pointaverage of 3.33 and evidence ofleadership.The Gregory J. Flor MemorialScholarship was established byhis family in recognition ofGreg‘s struggle to earn a collegedegree despite learningdisabilities resulting from a braintumor. This endowed scholarshipis awarded annually to providetuition or tutorial assistance to astudent who exhibits motivationand perseverance in the face ofexceptional challenge.The Andrew Joseph GeyerEndowed Scholarship Fundwas established by his familyand friends. The scholarship isawarded to a Delaware residentwho demonstrates goodcharacter and a strongcommitment to attaining adegree in higher education.Recipients must be hardworking,self-motivated, andshow academic promise bymaintaining a GPA of 3.2 orhigher.The Russell Grier ScholarshipFund was established to supporta student who resides in theLake Forest or Caesar RodneySchool District.The Norman M. and EleanorH. Gross Scholarship Fundwas established by the estate ofEleanor H. Gross for financiallyneedy students of high scholasticstanding.The Grover Hermann Fundwas created by the trustees of<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> in appreciation ofthe generous financialcontribution made by Mr.Hermann to the <strong>College</strong>. Theincome is used to aid worthystudents.The William Randolph HearstEndowed Scholarship Fundwas established by the WilliamRandolph Hearst Foundation in2000 to provide grants forunderserved students. Proceedsfrom the endowment areawarded annually to a student orstudents who intend topermanently reside in the UnitedStates upon completion of theirstudies.The Ruth W. Holt NursingScholarships were establishedby a bequest from Mrs. Ruth W.Holt and are awarded to nursingstudents.The Thomas S. HoltScholarship Fund wasestablished by the late ThomasS. Holt of Federalsburg,Maryland. The income providesfor annual scholarships for twograduates of the Col. RichardsonHigh School in Federalsburg,Maryland. In the event nostudents from that high schoolare eligible, the scholarships areawarded to any students who,by virtue of preparation andcharacter, give promise of futureusefulness.The William A. HughesMemorial Scholarship Fundwas endowed by ProfessorHughes after 28 years of serviceat <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>. Thescholarship is awarded to astudent involved in theperforming arts.The Isabel Hope JacksonMemorial Scholarship Fundprovides for a scholarship to arising sophomore who hasshown, during the first year,qualities of leadership in thecampus community.12


The Martin W. JensenMemorial Fund was madepossible by the gift from theestate of the late Mr. Martin W.Jensen. Income from this fund isused to assist worthy studentseach year.The Samuel R. JohnsonEndowed Scholarship is inmemory of Professor Samuel R.Johnson and is awarded to areturning student majoring inmedia arts. The scholarshipshould aid a worthy student whodemonstrates service to theinstitution.The Roland O. JonesScholarship is in memory ofProfessor Roland Jones and isawarded to a returning studentmajoring in accounting whodemonstrates scholarship,dedication, and character.The Colonel Erwin T. KochAward is awarded annually to areturning student that showsunusual service to the <strong>College</strong>.The Legacy Fund wasestablished in honor of D.Wayne Holden's retirement fromMerrill Lynch. Income from thisfund is awarded to a child,grandchild, or great grandchildof a <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> graduate;preference will be given to abusiness or history major.The C. Delaware and MarianD. Lightcap MemorialScholarship Fund wasestablished in memory of Mr.and Mrs. Lightcap. The income isawarded to assist worthystudents in furthering theireducation.The Dr. and Mrs. Alton E.Lowe Scholarship Fund isused as scholarship aid for aresident student preparing forthe ministry or full-time Christianservice or teaching. If in anyyear the income is not used, theremainder will accumulate foruse in later years.The William H. and LauraGriffin Lurty Memorial Fundwas established with a gift fromtheir daughter, Miss Florence G.Lurty. Income from thisendowment will aid a worthystudent who resides in Smyrna,Delaware and is involved in themusic program at <strong>Wesley</strong>.The George McLaughlinAward was established by hisfamily and friends in memory ofGeorge McLaughlin, who waskilled in the 9/11 attacks. It isawarded annually to a worthystudent.The Mr. and Mrs. Richard C.McMullen Scholarship is madepossible by a gift from Mrs.McMullen and her son. Incomefrom this fund is awardedannually to a needy and worthystudent.The William F. MilburyMemorial Scholarship ispresented to a graduating orreturning student selected bythe <strong>College</strong> for his or hercontributions toward theimprovement of the environmentthrough voluntary activities andthrough further work in any ofthe fields of environmentalstudies or sanitary engineering.This annual scholarship is madethrough an endowment providedby the Reverend and Mrs. F.Douglas Milbury in memory oftheir son. If no student isavailable in the above fields ofstudy, it is to be presented to astudent in the field of biology.The John MontgomeryScholarship is awarded to afreshman or sophomore whodisplays those qualities ofcharacter, scholarship, andleadership that ProfessorMontgomery exemplified in hislife and teaching. Thisscholarship was initiated by the<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> Faculty Club.The Roman K. and Clara P.Morgan Scholarship isawarded to a student in goodacademic standing whosevocational goal is ChristianPastoral Ministry of ChristianEducation.The Theodore A. H. O’BrienScholarships were establishedby a bequest from ColonelTheodore W. and Mrs. FrancesH. O‘Brien in memory of hisfather, The Reverend T. A. H.O‘Brien, former trustee of theWilmington ConferenceAcademy. They are awarded tooutstanding juniors and seniorsin the Medical TechnologyProgram.The Harry PalmerScholarship Fund wasestablished by Mrs. Palmer andPerdue Farms in memory of Mr.Palmer, a former <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>Board of Trustees member. Thescholarship is to be awarded to afull-time sophomore, junior, orsenior student who is a residentof Wicomico County, MD or aresident of the DelmarvaPeninsula, is a Business major,and has a minimum GPA of 3.33.The Meredith and RobertParker Honor ScholarshipAwards were created in honorof Dr. Robert H. Parker, 11thpresident of <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>(1960-1975) and his wife,Meredith G. Parker. Class rank,extracurricular and serviceactivities, counselorrecommendations, and financialneed are used to allocate theseawards. Incumbent recipientswith a minimum 3.10 cumulativegrade point average will beconsidered for continuingawards.The Parker Scholarship wasestablished by Howard Parker, alongtime friend of the <strong>College</strong>.This scholarship is awarded to astudent who demonstratesstrong evidence of personalintegrity, moral character, good13


citizenship, and is an entry levelemployee at Silver Lake Nursingand Rehabilitation Center or asimilar facility within Dover.The John Pelzer Award wasestablished in memory of JohnPelzer, a part-time instructor at<strong>Wesley</strong>. It is awarded to astudent majoring incommunications with a minimumGPA of 3.0, who hasdemonstrated involvement instudent media activities, anddemonstrates financial need.The Richard Paul PepperMemorial Scholarship wasestablished as a memorial toRichard Paul Pepper by hisparents. The proceeds from thisgift are awarded annually to aida worthy student who is in needof financial assistance.The Pollak WorkScholarships are available toreturning students majoring inthe sciences. Faculty members inSciences and Mathematicschoose recipients who receive amonthly stipend for performinglaboratory assistantassignments. This endowed fundis named in honor of Dr. OtakarPollak, former Executive Directorof the Dover Medical Society.The Qaissaunee Award ispresented by CABE Associates,Inc. in memory of Dr. AbdulQaissaunee, P.E, DEE, CABE,business partner and a one-timeinstructor of Fluid Mechanics at<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>. This financialaward is to be applied towards<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>‘s tuition and isawarded to a student who has aGPA of 3.0 or above, is a risingfull-time Junior or Senior in thefall semester, is an activeparticipant in the EnvironmentalStudies Program who exemplifiescampus citizenship and has ademonstrated financial need.The award is made to anindividual selected by the CABEOperation Committee from asmany as three to five individualsthat meet the criteria and arenominated by the EnvironmentalStudies faculty.The Sharon D. RobertsRemsburg MemorialScholarship was established byfamily and friends as a memorialto Sharon Remsburg‘s manyyears of dedicated teaching andinvolvement in the education ofyoung people and to continueher efforts to promote academicachievement in English. Thescholarship is awarded annuallyto an outstanding junior orsenior. Priority is given to formerstudents of Holy Cross HighSchool; second priority is givento a student in the humanities.The Thomas and Emma RoeEndowed Scholarship wasestablished by Dr. and Mrs.Thomas Roe (class of 1931) toprovide additional financialassistance to deserving <strong>Wesley</strong>students.The Rogin-Knipe EndowedScholarship was established byMr. and Mrs. James Rogin in2000. The proceeds from theendowment are awardedannually to a deserving studentwho meets the following criteria:a GPA of 3.0 or above andinvolvement with the theaterarts. If no theater artsopportunities are offered, theaward may be extended to astudent involved in any area oflanguage arts.The Salmon FoundationHardship Grant wasestablished in 2007 by TheSalmon Foundation. The grant isused to support returningstudents who, due to unforeseencircumstances, would otherwisenot be able to continue, andwhose absence would be a lossfor the <strong>College</strong>. The grant isgiven based on the student‘sacademic progress, communityinvolvement, social interaction,as well as their volunteer serviceand the subsequent impact thestudent has on the collegecommunity.14The Lillian Wood SchmidAward was established by LynnKnable (class of 1967) in honorof her mother. This scholarshipis awarded annually to a Nursingstudent.The William W. Sharp andOlive T. Sharp ScholarshipFund was established inmemory of William and OliveSharp. It is awarded to a worthystudent.The Reverend and Mrs.Tilghman Smith MemorialFund was created by their son,J. Henry Smith and assistsworthy ministerial students.The Mildred B. SpencerMemorial Scholarships wereestablished from the estate ofMiss Mildred B. Spencer (class of1918). The income funds twoscholarships each year that theBoard of Directors of the <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> Alumni Associationawards to two students meetingthe following criteria: scholasticachievement; financial need;commitment to school, churchand community; and potentialfor success.The John P. StrudwickPersevering AchievementScholarship is given annuallyto a student who has displayedthe determination to improveperformance during the firstyear. Priority is given to personswho have persevered in the faceof adversity.The Moor Music Awards wereestablished by Betty Moor inhonor of her daughter, JudithMoor Teal. These awardsrecognize students who areactive participants in the <strong>College</strong>music ensembles.The Elsie Dennis Thomas andEssell Park ThomasScholarship was established byMr. and Mrs. Richard Stazesky inhonor of Mrs. Stazesky‘s parentswho attended <strong>Wesley</strong>. Thescholarship is awarded annuallyto a worthy student.


The Julius and BernadineTudor Scholarship is used tohelp a resident of Kent County,Delaware. If such a student isnot available in a given year, thescholarship may be awarded toanother deserving student.The United MethodistScholarships Funds from theUnited Methodist Student DayOfferings are administeredthrough the General Board ofHigher Education of the Church.Students who have beenmembers of a local UnitedMethodist Church for at leastone year and who meet otherrequirements of character andscholarship are encouraged toapply through the Chaplain‘sOffice by July 1. A limitednumber of grants are available.The Dr. Howard B. WarrenEndowed Scholarship is madepossible by gifts from Dr.Howard B. Warren (Class of1910) and his widow, DorothyM. Warren. The scholarship isawarded annually to needy,active United Methodiststudents. Minimum qualificationsinclude active membership in aUnited Methodist Congregation,a completed application foradmission, and financial need; aletter of recommendation fromthe applicant‘s pastor isrequired. Preference is given toliberal arts and nursing students.The Lewis Wells MeritScholarships are presentedannually to two returning orincoming students. Preference isgiven to students pursuing adegree in English. Returningstudents must have a minimumcumulative grade point averageof 3.33. Incoming first-yearstudents must have at least a3.00 on a 4.0 scale as acumulative grade point average.All applicants must present astatement of educational andcareer goals. Students selectedto receive the awards are eligibleto reapply.The Lewis Wells Scholarshipwas established by the <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> Alumni Association andis awarded each year to areturning student who meets thefollowing criteria: scholasticachievement; financial need;commitment to college, church,and community, and potentialfor success.15


STUDENT LIFESTUDENT LIFEThe purpose of the <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> experience is to helpstudents grow and develop aswhole persons: academically,intellectually, emotionally,personally, socially, physically,and spiritually. <strong>Wesley</strong> believesthat student development isenhanced by stimulatingindividual growth rather than bycontrolling individual behavior,by encouraging creativity ratherthan stifling initiative, and bysupporting personal responsibilityrather than directingindividual decisions. To this end,the <strong>College</strong> offers the skills,knowledge, and expertise offaculty and staff to help studentsmake mature and responsibledecisions about their lives.Within this process, the <strong>College</strong>has the responsibility tochallenge those decisions itbelieves are not in the bestinterest of the student or thecommunity. The <strong>College</strong> seeksto create a sense of genuinecommunity among faculty,administration, staff, andstudents. Community meanseach person respects the rights,knowledge, and opinions ofothers; communicates openlyand honestly with others; andshares a commitment to worktogether for the common good.Within this framework of mutualaccountability, student opinionsare an important element in thedetermination of Student Lifepolicies.The <strong>College</strong> is committed to aholistic community which:Encourages learning andself-directionStimulates the quest forknowledgeProvides the orderly structurenecessary for harmoniouscampus functioningProtects the rights, privileges,and individuality of eachpersonEndorses the highestprinciples of moral and ethicalbehavior.THE OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFELocated on the first floor of theHenry Belin duPont <strong>College</strong>Center, the Office of Student Lifeprovides a variety of studentservices and programs. Thisoffice houses the Dean ofStudents, the Director ofResidence Life, the Director ofStudent Activities, theCoordinator of Student Life andthe Director of Counseling.The Student Life staff provides avariety of programs andservices. These include aprogram of new studentorientation, counseling services,wellness programs, residence lifeopportunities, intramural andintercollegiate athletics, studentactivities and organizations, anda campus judicial system.Counseling services are availableto students to addressadjustment issues, to providesupport, and to assist studentswith personal issues. Referralsare made to the <strong>College</strong>‘s clinicalpsychologist and other resourceswhen deemed appropriate.The mission of Student Life is toprovide all students with achallenging and supportive<strong>College</strong> community thatencourages responsible choices,fosters intellectual growth, andenhances personal developmentat <strong>Wesley</strong> and in the world.STUDENT ORIENTATIONOrientation begins prior to thestudent‘s enrollment in the<strong>College</strong>. Part I of orientation16includes a one-day session in thesummer to discuss the studentschedule of classes and give anoverview of the campusexperience. Part II beginsseveral days prior to the first dayof classes and is comprehensivein nature. Both OrientationPart I and Part II aremandatory for all freshmen.RESIDENTIAL LIFEResidential living is an importantpart of the student‘s experienceat <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>. The StudentHandbook, which may beaccessed on the <strong>College</strong> website,contains specific informationabout the residence halls andthe residence life program.STUDENT ACTIVITIES ANDORGANIZATIONSActive participation in cocurricularactivities and campusorganizations can be one of themost meaningful and enjoyablelearning experiences for collegestudents. The Director ofStudent Activities, along with theStudent Activities Board,provides programs of a cultural,recreational, social andeducational nature.Opportunities to be involved andto develop leadership skills areprovided through studentorganizations, Greek life, studentgovernment, publications, socialevents, and many otherprograms.INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTSAND RECREATION<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> offersintercollegiate and intramuralathletic programs in a variety ofmen and women‘s sports. The<strong>College</strong> is a member of NCAADivision III, the Capital AthleticConference, and the Eastern<strong>College</strong> Athletic Conference.Football competes in the Atlantic


Central Football Conference.Men‘s athletics include varsityteams in cross-country, football,soccer, basketball, baseball,tennis, golf, lacrosse and trackand field. Women‘s athleticsinclude varsity basketball, crosscountry,field hockey, golf,softball, tennis, track and field,soccer, volleyball, and lacrosse.Both men and womenparticipate in cheerleading.Throughout the year, studentscompete on campus inintramural programs that includeseasonal sports—flag football,basketball, volleyball, indoorsoccer, table tennis, andbilliards—as well as otherrecreational activities.RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>, as a collegeaffiliated with The UnitedMethodist Church, recognizesthe importance of and the needfor spiritual understanding andexpression in each student‘s life.The <strong>College</strong> promotes individualinvolvement in religious activitiesand encourages each student toparticipate in organizations andworship services on and offcampus, according to personalchoice and religious affiliation.Ecumenical chapel services areheld on campus and oftenfeature guest speakers from the<strong>Wesley</strong> community.The <strong>College</strong> Chaplain has anoffice in the Chapel and isavailable to students withpersonal or spiritual concerns.The Chaplain also providesresources for study andcommunity service opportunities.THE STUDENT HEALTH CENTERLocated adjacent to the lobby inCarpenter Hall, the Student HealthCenter is open to allfull-time undergraduates whenclasses are in session and duringfinal exam week, Monday throughFriday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Illnesses and injuries are treatedon site. If the health concernrequires more intensive care,students are referred toBayhealth Medical Center. Thereis no charge for visits to theHealth Center or forappointments with the <strong>College</strong>physician. The cost for referralsand prescriptions is theresponsibility of the student.Students should carry theirprimary medical insurance cards.All students are required tocomplete the Student HealthHistory Form before admissionto the <strong>College</strong>. In addition, allstudents are required by law toprovide documentation ofcurrent immunizations. Themeningitis vaccine is highlyrecommended for all studentsliving in residence halls. Proof oftuberculin testing, no more thanone year before admission, isalso required for students fallinginto one of the two high-riskcategories as indicated on theimmunization documentationform.DISABILITY SUPPORTSERVICESIt is a goal of <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>that each student withdocumented disability gainsequal access to all aspects ofacademic life. <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>provides accommodativeservices to students withdocumented disabilities but doesnot offer a comprehensivespecial-needs program.Students with disabilities muststill meet all requirements foradmission and for graduation.<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> providesreasonable accommodations tostudents with documenteddisabilities in adherence with theAmerican with Disabilities Act of1990 and Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1972.Nondiscrimination under FederalGrants and Programs states thatno one with a disability is to beexcluded from participating,denied benefits, or discriminatedagainst because of thatdisability.Although <strong>Wesley</strong> does not offera comprehensive special needsprogram, Disability SupportServices provides appropriateaccommodations fordocumented students withphysical, learning and emotionaldisabilities. DSS also worksclosely with other campus officesto provide equal access forstudents with disabilities so thatthey may participate in allaspects of student life. Inaddition, it seeks to disseminateinformation among the students,faculty and staff to increaseawareness of people withdisabilities.For more detailed information,please contact the Departmentof Academic Support and theCoordinator of Disability Support,both located in Parker Library.THE DEPARTMENT OFSAFETY AND SECURITYLocated on the lower level of<strong>College</strong> Center, the Departmentof Safety and Security is open 24hours a day, seven days a week.Security officers respond toemergencies and reports ofcriminal activity, patrol campusand enforce <strong>College</strong> policies.The Director of Safety andSecurity also developspublications and programs toinform students about crimeprevention strategies andpersonal safety. TheDepartment of Safety andSecurity can be reached anytimeat 302.736.2436.17


STUDENT CONDUCT<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> upholds thehighest moral principles andstandards for all members of the<strong>College</strong> community. Writtenpolicies regarding studentbehavior are set forth in theStudent Handbook (availableonline) and are deemed to beenforceable minimum standards.The policies outlined in theStudent Handbook apply toall students enrolled in<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> courses,including those at the NewCastle and DAFB sites, and itis every student’sresponsibility to reviewthese policies. The <strong>College</strong>reserves the right to takeappropriate disciplinary actionshould a student violate any ofthese policies.SUSPENSIONA student who is suspended fordisciplinary reasons from the<strong>College</strong> for violation of <strong>College</strong>policies will receive a grade of Ffor any work missed duringsuspension and will not beallowed to make up that work.The <strong>College</strong> reserves the right tosuspend a student indefinitelyanytime that the studentconsistently shows an inability tomeet the established standardsof the <strong>College</strong>. A student who isdismissed from <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>for disciplinary reasons willreceive an IW (InvoluntaryWithdrawal) for each class inwhich he or she is currentlyenrolled.ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> expresslyprohibits students, professionaland support staff,administrators, faculty, andother persons associated withthe institution from sexuallyharassing any other member ofthe <strong>College</strong> community. The<strong>College</strong> expects each individualto take personal responsibilityfor helping to prevent sexualharassment and holds itsmanagerial and supervisoryemployees accountable fortaking appropriate action uponlearning about an allegedincident of sexual harassment.When taking corrective action,the <strong>College</strong> will consider thewelfare of both the allegedvictim and the entire communityand the rights of the accused.State and Federal laws exist toprotect individuals from manykinds of abuses. <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>affirms that communitymembers should not act in anyway that causes harm ordiscomfort to other individuals orto the community. The <strong>College</strong>has a special concern to guardagainst abusive anddiscriminatory behavior,including harassment basedupon gender or sexualorientation.18


ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND POLICIESACADEMIC INFORMATION AND POLICIESSEMESTER CREDIT HOURSA semester is a 14-week term.In general, a course meetingone hour per week for asemester carries one credit hour;a course meeting two hours aweek for a semester carries twocredit hours, etc. Evening andsummer classes meet morefrequently over shorter periodsto achieve the same number ofcontact hours and credit hours.STUDENT LOADThe minimum load for a full-timeundergraduate is 12 credit hoursa semester; however, studentsmay carry up to 18 credit hoursin a semester. Students whowish to carry more than 18credit hours in a semester mustsecure written permission fromtheir academic advisor and fromthe Office of Academic Affairsprior to registering. Thesestudents are usually expected tohave a 3.00 or higher cumulativegrade point average (GPA). AnOverload Fee will be charged tostudents registered for morethan 18 credit hours in asemester. (Choir, private musicinstrument and voice lessons,and band will not be counted indetermining an academic loadmore than 18 credit hours.)A full-time residential studentcarrying fewer than 12 credithours in a semester must havespecial permission from theDean of Students to remain inon-campus housing.Full-time graduate student loadsrange from 7 - 12 credit hours asemester as stipulated by theindividual graduate programguidelines. (See Graduate<strong>Catalog</strong>.)STUDENT CLASSIFICATIONFull-/Part-Time Status: Anyundergraduate enrolled for 12 ormore credit hours at <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> in any term is considereda full-time student. Anyundergraduate enrolled for fewerthan 12 credit hours in any termis considered a part-timestudent.Full-time students are permittedto enroll in an evening courseonly when the course is arequirement and is not offeredas a part of the day schedule.Such courses carry 71 as thesection number. Full Timestudents are not permitted toenroll in classes at the <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> New Castle campus.During the semester in which apart-time student accumulates30 credit hours, the studentmust matriculate at <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong>. Students who do notchoose to matriculate maycontinue to enroll as part-timestudents; however, coursestaken beyond 30 semester hoursmay not count towardgraduation. Part-time studentswho choose to matriculate mustfile for admission to <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> and comply with allexisting regulations.Class Rank: Each semester,full- and part-time matriculatingundergraduates will be classifiedin one of the four classesaccording to total number ofcredit hours passed at <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> and accepted transfercredits.EarnedClassCredit Hours1 through 28 Freshman29 through 59 Sophomore60 through 89 Junior90 or more SeniorStudents enrolled simultaneouslyin associate and baccalaureatedegree programs will not beclassified as juniors until theyfulfill all of the associate degreerequirements.GRADINGThe grading system forundergraduates is as follows:A 4.00 F 0.00A- 3.67 AW AdministrativeWithdrawalB+ 3.33 AU AuditB 3.00 IW InvoluntaryWithdrawalB- 2.67 P PassingC+ 2.33 I IncompleteC 2.00 W WithdrawalD 1.00ACADEMIC ADVISINGStudents must meet with theiracademic advisors to discuss,plan, and prepare classschedules for each semester. Itis each student‘s responsibility tomeet with the academic advisorby appointment at least onceeach semester to review theiracademic progress and preparea list of classes for the nextsemester. Office hours foracademic advisors are postedoutside their offices. In addition,each department hosts townmeetings for their majors eachsemester, and it is theresponsibility of each major toattend these meetings.Any student who wishes toadd/drop a course, withdrawfrom a course, change a majoror minor, or be assigned to anew advisor should first discussthese issues with the currentacademic advisor. Students mustthen obtain the appropriateforms and signatures to performeach of these actions and submitthe completed paperwork to theOffice of the Registrar.19


ADD/DROP PERIODDuring the first week of classesin each 14-week semester,students may add and dropcourses in their class schedules.Courses that are dropped willnot appear on the student‘sacademic record. Students mustget approval from their academicadvisors to add/drop courses.WITHDRAWALCourse: A student may officiallywithdraw from a course after theadd/drop period and receive agrade of W in the course. Thegrade of W does not affect thestudent‘s GPA. The last day for astudent to withdraw from a classis indicated in the officialacademic calendar. Coursewithdrawal forms must beinitiated with the academicadvisor, signed by the instructor,and submitted to the Registrar‘sOffice before the withdrawal isofficial.<strong>College</strong>: Any full-time studentcontemplating withdrawal fromthe <strong>College</strong> while the semester isin progress should arrange todiscuss this matter with theDean of Students (graduatestudents should contact theirrespective Program Director).Official withdrawal papers at theundergraduate level must beinitiated with the assistance ofthe Dean of Students.A student is not officiallywithdrawn from the <strong>College</strong> untilthe withdrawal papers areproperly processed. Studentswho leave the <strong>College</strong> withoutfiling the proper form will receivefailing grades in all classes.Withdrawals from the <strong>College</strong>are not processed during the lasttwo weeks of a term or duringfinal examinations.Involuntary Withdrawal: Astudent who is dismissed from<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> for disciplinaryreasons will be receive an IW(Involuntary Withdrawal) foreach class in which he or she iscurrently enrolled.INCOMPLETESAn Incomplete (I) gradeindicates that a student hasdone passing work in a coursebut has been unable to meet allcourse requirements.Justification for an Incomplete isgenerally nonacademic, and thegrade is arranged at thediscretion of the instructor. AnIncomplete grade does notaffect a student‘s GPA. Allincompletes must be removed bythe last class day of thefollowing semester. Failure tocomplete course requirementsduring this period will result inassignment of an F grade.PASS/FAIL ENROLLMENTAn undergraduate may enroll forcourses on a pass/fail basissubject to the restrictions listedbelow. The purpose of thepass/fail system is to encouragestudents to take elective coursesoutside their major fields ofinterest that would not otherwisebe considered. Such courseswould broaden the cultural andeducational background ofstudents. Students should beaware, however, that somegraduate and professionalschools might viewnontraditional grading systemsadversely. The followingguidelines govern pass/failenrollment.No course required for thedegree program or as partof the <strong>College</strong> core may betaken on a pass/fail basisexcept those coursesdesignated in the <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> catalog as availableon a pass/fail basis.No elective course withinthe major field of study maybe taken on a pass/fail basisunless specifically stated.The student must be asophomore, junior, or seniorand have a minimumcumulative GPA of 2.2 toexercise the pass/fail option.A maximum of four coursesmay be taken on a pass/failbasis.Only one pass/fail course20may be taken per semesterexcept during the finalsemester in a baccalaureateprogram, when a studentmay be permitted to takethe maximum of fourcourses.To be awarded a grade of P(passing), a student mustachieve a minimum coursegrade of C.Credits earned in pass/failcourses will be countedtoward the total required forgraduation.Independent Study coursescannot be taken on apass/fail basis.Repeated courses must betaken on the same basis asin the original registration.A student may designatethe pass/fail option at thetime of registration or maychange the originaldesignation (from pass/failto standard grade credit)within two weeks after thefirst day of classes in agiven semester. A changefrom standard grade creditto pass/fail may be madeuntil 14 calendar days afterthe midterm.AUDITStudents may audit courses on aspace-available basis and onlyafter receiving the instructor‘spermission. Students auditingcourses are assessed fees on thesame basis as students takingcourses for credit. Auditors arerequired to attend classes, andfailure to attend regularly willresult in assignment of a Wgrade. The course being auditedwill appear on the student‘sapproved schedule of courses,and the student‘s name willappear on the official classroster. Students may changefrom audit to credit status duringthe official add/drop period only;changes from credit to audit mayoccur during the officialwithdrawal period. All changesrequire completion of a coursechange request form, approvalof the instructor and submission


of the form to the Registrar‘sOffice. The audit grade does notaffect a student‘s GPA.REPEATED COURSESIf a student repeats a coursebecause of a low or failinggrade, only the most recentgrade will be counted indetermining the GPA; however,all grades will remain on theacademic record.TRANSFER CREDIT<strong>Undergraduate</strong> course creditsmay be transferred from anotherregionally accredited institutionprovided the grades earned areC or better. (Note: Courses inwhich a grade of C- is receivedare not transferable.) Thegrades received at anotherinstitution will not be computedinto the student‘s cumulativegrade point average.A semester credit hour willtransfer as a semester credit. Aquarter hour credit is consideredtwo-thirds a semester hour(4 quarters equal 3 semesters).The Registrar will review andevaluate transfer credit petitionsto determine their applicability to<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> degreeprograms. The Registrar willconsult with the departmentchair and the Vice President forAcademic Affairs to resolvequestions or ambiguities.<strong>Wesley</strong> has articulationagreements with manycommunity colleges. Theseagreements permit students whohave earned the associatedegree in specific programs toenroll as juniors at <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong>. Generally, for 300- and400-level courses to beconsidered for transfer credit,they must be taken atbaccalaureate institutions.However, all graduating studentsmust earn a minimum of 45credit hours at <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>,at least 21 of which must be intheir major discipline, tocomplete baccalaureate degreerequirements. Students inassociate degree programs mustearn a minimum of 24 credits at<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>. Certain majorprograms might have additionalspecific guidelines regardingtransfer credits or completionrequirements. Consult theprogram requirements in thiscatalog.EXAMINATION CREDITCredits may be granted for amaximum of two courses tostudents who pass <strong>College</strong>-levelExamination Program (CLEP)tests or tests from DANTES.Scores from these tests must besent to the Registrar‘s Officebefore a student petitions tograduate. Challengeexaminations for granting creditare recommended only inunusual circumstances and areadministered by departmentchairs.EXEMPTION FROM COURSEREQUIREMENTSA student exempt from a courserequirement is not exempt fromthe course credit(s). The studentis required to substitute anothercourse for the exempted courseto earn the requisite number ofcredits of his or her program.INTERNSHIPSInternships provide valuableopportunities for learning. Theyare designed to integrateclassroom experiences withexperiences in a specific careerfield. Internships providestudents opportunities tobecome involved in professionalrelationships and may be helpfulin clarifying career goals.Students may earn a maximumof nine credit hours frominternships during the time ittakes to fulfill their degreerequirements. Students mayobtain applications forinternships from the Office ofthe Registrar or from thedepartment chair.The following degree programsrequire an internship: English21(writing concentration),Environmental Studies, History,Political Science, and PhysicalEducation (non-certificationprogram). Although notrequired, internshipopportunities are available inAccounting, Biology, BusinessAdministration, English, MediaArts, Legal Studies, andPsychology.The following guidelines governall undergraduate internships at<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>:Internships are supervisedby a faculty member and adesignated representative ofthe cooperatingorganization, agency orcompany.Applications must becompleted and approved bya faculty supervisor,program (major) anddepartment chair, and bythe Vice President forAcademic Affairs. Completedapplications, including allapprovals, must besubmitted to the Office ofthe Registrar before thefinal day of the add/dropperiod in the term in whichthe internship is to betaken.Learning objectives andperformance activities willbe agreed upon by thefaculty supervisor, thedesignated representative,and the student.Both the faculty supervisorand the designatedrepresentative mustcomplete a performanceevaluation.The student must devote aminimum of 50 clock hoursto work experience for eachcredit hour awarded.No internship credit willbe granted retroactively.Students must register forinternship credits before theinternship experience, andall internship requirementsmust be completed at theend of the experience.


INDEPENDENT STUDYIndependent study is anarrangement between a studentand a faculty member wherebythe faculty member agrees towork with the student on anindividual basis in a program ofsupervised reading, research, orcreative work. Such study givesstudents an opportunity toexplore topics not incorporatedin existing courses or to exploresubjects in greater depth than ispossible in a regular course.Students may obtain applicationsfor independent study from theOffice of the Registrar.The following guidelines governall independent study courses:A member of the facultymust agree to supervise theproject. By signing theapplication form, the facultymember will certify that theproject involves an amountof legitimate academic workappropriate for the amountof academic creditrequested and that theapplicant is qualified topursue the project.Applications must include asyllabus of the course andbe completed and approvedby the faculty supervisor,the student‘s academicadvisor, the departmentchair responsible for theindependent studydiscipline, and the VicePresident for AcademicAffairs. The student mustsubmit completedapplication, including allapprovals, to theRegistrar’s Office beforethe final day of theadd/drop period.A student cannot have anIncomplete (I) grade duringthe term in which he or sheenrolls in an independentstudy course.Independent study coursescan only be taken bystudents in their fourthsemester who arematriculated in an associatedegree program or by junioror senior students who arematriculated in abaccalaureate program andhave a cumulative gradepoint average of 3.00 orhigher.Independent study coursesshould not duplicate orapproximate an existingcourse or cover projectsmore properly described asinternships.A student can earn up to sixcredits hours forindependent study coursesbut no more than three fora single course and no morethan three in any onediscipline. A student cantake only one independentstudy course a semester.STUDY ABROAD<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> recognizes thegrowing interdependence ofpeoples and nations in today‘sworld. To function in thisinterdependent world, liberallyeducated persons need to beliterate in other languages,understand other cultures, andbe receptive to other viewpoints.<strong>College</strong>-sponsored study abroadopportunities for students havebecome a part of the curriculumin recent years. In its culturaland extracurricularprogramming, the <strong>College</strong> hasalso made an effort to includethe arts and ideas of differentcultures and countries.To pursue study abroadopportunities, students mustcomplete the following:Contact the Director ofGlobal Studies for helpresearching programs,application procedures andrequirementsConsult with their facultyadvisors to ensure that aparticular study abroadprogram fits the student‘sfield of study and careergoalsComplete all requiredpaperwork and payappropriate fees.22SENIOR CITIZENSSenior citizens, 65 years orolder, may enroll tuition free inany credit course on a spaceavailable basis. The onlyexpenses are the registrationfee, lab fees, and books.GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTSCommencement exercises areheld both in December and inMay, and the candidates forgraduation are required toattend unless excused formally.Candidates for the Decembergraduation must submit a signedPetition for Graduation to theRegistrar‘s Office by November1. Those submitting petitions forthe May graduation must do soby December 1. The petitionmust include a catalog year. Anon-refundable graduation feemust also be submitted.Students must fulfill all degreerequirements from a singlecatalog. Degrees are awarded oncompletion of the requirementsof the catalog in force when thestudent matriculated at <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong>, or the student may electto graduate under any onesubsequent catalog issuedduring his or her tenure at<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>. Students whochange their major must fulfill alldegree requirements for thecatalog in force for the yearwhen they changed their majoror a subsequent year, due tocertification, accreditation,approval or state licensingrequirements.The following requirements mustbe fulfilled by candidates forgraduation to receive anundergraduate degree at <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong>:Candidates must completecore curriculum and majorrequirements as specified inthe relevant catalog.Candidates must earn aminimum of 124 semestercredits in baccalaureateprograms or a minimum of


64 semester credits inassociate degree programs;specific requirements foreach degree program,including total creditsnecessary, are shown ineach program‘s courseoutline in the candidate‘scatalog.Candidates must have alltransfer credits approved bythe Registrar‘s Office priorto filing a graduationpetition. Transfer requestsare also subject to thereview of the appropriatedepartment chair.Candidates must completeall institutional challengeexams and CLEP examsprior to filing a graduationpetition.Candidates must earn aminimum number of credithours at <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>(45 – baccalaureate;24 - associate) and withinthe major discipline(21 – baccalaureate), asspecified in the transfercredit policy and specificmajor program guidelines.Candidates must attain a<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> minimumcumulative GPA of 2.0 foran undergraduate degree.All degree requirements must becompleted by the end of the FallSemester for students toparticipate in the DecemberCommencement. All degreerequirements must be completedby the end of the SpringSemester for participation in theMay Commencement. AnIncomplete (I) grade during adegree candidate‘s finalsemester may postponegraduation for the individual.Students are ultimatelyresponsible for makingcertain that they havecompleted all degreerequirements beforesubmitting a Petition forGraduation.Students seeking a secondbaccalaureate degree mustcomplete all required courses inthe second program, including atotal of 30 credit hours at<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> beyond thehours necessary for the firstdegree. Activity courses inphysical education cannot beincluded as part of the additional30-hour requirement.A double major refers tocompletion of majorrequirements in two programs ofstudy. Double majors will benoted on academic records, butstudents will receive only onedegree from the <strong>College</strong>. Adouble major must be declaredby the sophomore year.GRADUATION HONORSGraduation with Latin Honorsrequires that an undergraduatecomplete at least 60 credithours at <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> for abaccalaureate degree. Basedupon all work taken at <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong>, a cumulative GPA of3.50 is required to graduateCum Laude, 3.70 to graduateMagna Cum Laude, and 3.90 tograduate Summa Cum Laudefrom any baccalaureateprogram.Graduation with Honor requiresthat a baccalaureate degreestudent complete at least 45credit hours at <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>.Based upon the work taken at<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>, a cumulativeGPA of 3.50 is required tograduate With Honor, 3.70 tograduate With High Honor, and3.90 to graduate With HighestHonor.Students in associate degreeprograms with at least 30 credithours taken at <strong>Wesley</strong> musthave a cumulative GPA of 3.50to graduate With Honor; 3.70 tograduate With High Honor; and3.90 to graduate With HighestHonor.PRESIDENT’S LIST ANDDEAN’S LISTThe President‘s List and Dean‘sList are announced at the end ofeach semester. Eligibility islimited to undergraduates ingood academic standing whohave completed a minimum of12 credit hours in coursesawarding letter grades fordegree credit. Academic skillscourses cannot be used to meetthe minimum requirement of 12credit hours, but such classeswill be included in thecomputation of the semester‘sgrade point average. ThePresident‘s List includes thenames of all eligible studentswho achieved a 4.00 GPA for thesemester. The Dean‘s Listincludes the names of all eligiblestudents who achieved betweena 3.33 and 3.99 GPA for thesemester. In both cases, anappropriate notation will bemade on the student‘s academicrecord. No student with a gradeof I at the end of a semester iseligible for the President‘s List orDean‘s List.ACADEMIC HONOR SOCIETIESAlpha Chi Honor Fraternity:Delaware‘s Gamma Chapter ofAlpha Chi Honor Fraternity wasestablished at <strong>Wesley</strong> in 1985.As an honor fraternity, itspurpose is to encourage andrecognize outstandingscholarship, service, andcharacter. Membership is limitedto the top ten percent of thejunior and senior classes.Lambda Iota Tau: Studentswere first inducted into the<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> chapter ofLambda Iota Tau, a nationalhonor society for English majorsand minors and those LiberalStudies and ElementaryEducation majors concentratingin English, in 2003. The Delta PhiChapter of the national society isopen to juniors and seniors whomeet the academic criteria.23


Psi Chi: The National HonorSociety in Psychology, Psi Chiwas founded for the purpose ofencouraging and maintainingexcellence in scholarship andadvancing the science ofpsychology. The <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>Chapter of Psi Chi is limited tostudents whose interest is thestudy of psychology and whomeet the academicqualifications.Sigma Theta Tau: Membershipin the Tau Beta Chapter ofSigma Theta Tau, aninternational honor society, islimited to graduate nursingstudents and second semesterjunior BSN students.ACADEMIC PROBATION<strong>Undergraduate</strong>s are expected tomaintain a minimum GPA of 2.0each semester and cumulatively.Official notification concerningacademic standing will be givento all full-time students whoseacademic performance does notmeet the prescribed standards ofthe <strong>College</strong>. After eachsemester, the Office of AcademicAffairs will determine whetherstudents experiencing academicdifficulty will be placed onprobation, will remain onprobation, or will be suspendedfrom the <strong>College</strong>. Suspensioncarries specific conditionsestablished by the Faculty of the<strong>College</strong>.The designation ―AcademicProbation‖ will appear on thetranscript. It is used to alertstudents that the quality of theirwork is below the level requiredfor graduation. It is also a wayof informing the students thatthey may be suspended unlessthey show academicimprovement.To help students who have hadtrouble, and as a result havebeen placed on academicprobation, a student onacademic probation must:Register and satisfactorilycomplete a minimum of 12credit hours in the semesterhe or she is on probation.Attend all class sessions ofevery course in which theyare enrolledSchedule meetings withtheir advisors at least onceevery two weeksAdhere to whateveradditional provisions areestablished by the Office ofAcademic Affairs.An undergraduate who fails toobserve the conditions ofAcademic Probation is subject toreview at any time by theAcademic Standing Committeeand/or the Vice President forAcademic Affairs and may besuspended from the <strong>College</strong>.ACADEMIC SUSPENSIONAND READMISSIONTo help those undergraduateswho have encountered severeacademic difficulty, and as aresult have been academicallysuspended, the <strong>College</strong> hasestablished the followingpolicies:Students who areacademically suspended willnot be permitted to enrollfull-time at <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>the subsequent semester(Spring or Fall). If a recordis consistently poor, astudent may not bepermitted to return.Any student who has beenacademically suspendedfrom <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> andwishes to be readmitted asa full-time student mustsubmit a completedApplication for Readmissionto the Office of AcademicAffairs and have completedall conditions forreadmission.A student who hascompleted work at anotherinstitution must arrange foran official transcript to beforwarded to the Office ofAcademic Affairs as part ofthe Application forReadmission.24The following standards havebeen established for academicprobation, suspension, andreadmission to the <strong>College</strong>:A first-semester, full-time,first-year student whosecumulative GPA is below 1.0will be suspended with theright of appeal.A first-semester, full-time,first-year student whosecumulative GPA is between1.00 and 1.99 will be put onacademic probation.A second-semester, fulltime,first-year studentwhose cumulative GPA isbelow 1.50 will besuspended with the right ofappeal.A second-semester, fulltime,first-year studentwhose cumulative GPA isbetween 1.50 and 1.99 willbe put on academicprobation. If the studenthas previously been onprobation, the student willbe suspended with the rightof appeal.Any student with 25 to 48earned credits whosecumulative GPA is below1.75 will be put onprobation. If the studenthad previously been onprobation in any semester,the student will besuspended with the right ofappeal.Any student with more than48 earned credits whosecumulative GPA falls below2.00 will be put onprobation. If the studenthad previously been onprobation in any semester,the student will besuspended with the right ofappeal.


ACADEMIC GRIEVANCEThe <strong>College</strong> provides a uniformmethod by which a student maypursue a grade appeal. Astudent may formally appeal agrade only if the student hasfailed to complete the coursesatisfactorily (earned a grade ofF or a grade of D in a coursethat requires a C or better forcredit) or if the student canprovide evidence ofdiscrimination. The deadlinesto file an academic grievanceare as follows: grievancesfor grades received duringthe fall semester must befiled by February 3;grievances for gradesreceived during the springand summer semesters mustbe filed by September 8.A student who has an academicgrievance must initiate andfollow the procedures outlinedbelow. Failure to follow theseprocedures will result inineligibility for AcademicGrievance Board review.The student must first speakto the faculty member whoissued the disputed grade.If the dispute is not resolvedwith the faculty member,the student may request ameeting with thedepartment chair. Thisrequest must occur withinthree working days of themeeting with the facultymember who gave thedisputed grade. Within fiveworking days of the receiptof the request for ameeting, the Chair willconvene a meeting with thestudent and the facultymember who issued thedisputed grade. The role ofthe Chair is to serve as amediator between thestudent and the facultymember.If the matter is notsatisfactorily resolved withthe department chair, thestudent may appeal to theAcademic Grievance Board.A student wishing to pursuesuch a grievance may obtainan Official Request forHearing form in the Officeof Academic Affairs. Toinsure a uniform standard ofprocedure, the AcademicGrievance Board will grantno appeal hearing unlessthe request is submitted onthe official request form.The completed Request forAppeal must be submittedto the Office of AcademicAffairs within three workingdays of the student‘smeeting with thedepartment chair.Within 10 working days ofreceipt of the Request forAppeal, the Office ofAcademic Affairs willconvene the AcademicGrievance Board.Academic Grievance Board:This committee will consist oftwo students and one alternatechosen by the StudentGovernment Association, twofaculty members and onealternate elected annually by thefaculty at large, and theAssistant Vice President forAcademic Affairs. The AssistantVice President for AcademicAffairs will be the chair. TheAcademic Grievance Board willproceed as follows:Within ten working days ofreceipt of the Request forAppeal, the Office ofAcademic Affairs willconvene the AcademicGrievance Board.The committee will reviewthe written appeal.The student and facultymember with whom thecomplaint rests will presenteach side of the case.The committee will decidethe issue by majority vote.The Office of AcademicAffairs will convey thedecision of the Board inwriting to the involvedparties.25The decision of the AcademicGrievance Board is bindingon all parties and ends thegrievance procedure. Allwritten documentation will beretained in the Academic AffairsOffice.Should a student or facultymember serving on theAcademic Grievance Board beinvolved in a grievance, he orshe will not participate on theBoard during that hearing.ACADEMIC HONESTYPOLICY AND PROCEDURESIn pursuit of academicexcellence, <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>expects its students to meet thehighest ethical standards.Academic standards concerningplagiarism and dishonestyprohibit:Concealing notes duringtestsCollusion between studentsin examinationsUnauthorized cooperationon individually assignedworkRepresenting another‘s workor ideas as one‘s own(including both publishedand unpublished work orideas)Failing to give properrecognition to quoted,paraphrased, or summarizedwork taken from either printor electronic sourcesSubmitting the same workfor two different classesand/or assignmentsSubmitting the same workfor which one has earned agrade in a previoussemester.Copying the work of anotherperson either with orwithout that person‘sknowledgeOther acts of classroomdishonesty.First Offense: A grade of zerowill be assigned to the test,paper, or report, and this grademust reduce the student‘s finalcourse grade by at least oneletter.


Second Offense: An automaticdismissal will be given from thecourse in which the secondoffense occurred, with aresulting grade of F.Third Offense: The student willbe called before the AcademicStanding Committee to showcause why it should not suspendhim or her from the <strong>College</strong>. TheAssistant Vice President ofAcademic Affairs will convenethis hearing.The <strong>College</strong> will follow theprocedure below to documentviolations of academic honesty:After having proved that astudent violated anacademic honesty standard,the faculty member shouldcomplete and submit a―Violation of AcademicHonesty Standard‖ notice tothe Office of AcademicAffairs.The student may appeal theviolation to the AcademicStanding Committee. If suchan appeal takes place, thestudent must continue toattend the class andcomplete all assigned workuntil a hearing occurs. If thehearing is not conveneduntil after the semesterends, the student receives agrade of Incomplete (I) onhis or her transcript until thecase is resolved. The Officeof Academic Affairs willinform the faculty memberof the Committee‘s decisionin a timely manner. If thestudent does not appeal,the professor‘s grade isaffirmed.When a student is found tohave violated an academichonesty standard (either bythe student‘s ownadmission, materialpresented as proof by thefaculty member, or theruling of the AcademicStanding Committee), thefollowing notation shall beplaced in the student‘sofficial academic filemaintained by theRegistrar‘s Office:―Academic Honesty Violationas determined by the Officeof Academic Affairs.‖If the student has previouslybeen identified as a violatorof academic honestystandards, appropriatemeasures will be taken asindicated in the StudentHandbook and<strong>Undergraduate</strong> Course<strong>Catalog</strong> on frequency ofoffenses.<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> expects itsfaculty and administration touphold the highest ethicalstandards. By their example inand out of the classroom,through publications, research,and presentations, the facultyand administration provide theethical model that they expecttheir students to follow.RESEARCH INVOLVINGHUMAN SUBJECTSStudents conducting researchinvolving human subjects areobliged to obtain informedconsent from the studyparticipants and to exercisecontrols when appropriate.Student researchers also mustcomply with Federal regulationsdesigned to protect human studyparticipants.The Institutional Review Boardmust approve all projects. TheInstitutional Review Board forthe Protection of HumanSubjects shall oversee researchinvolving human subjects to theextent that it reviews, forapproval or rejection, proposalsby students and faculty forresearch projects involvinghuman beings.STUDENT CONDUCT<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> upholds thehighest moral principles andstandards for all members of the<strong>College</strong> community. Writtenpolicies regarding studentbehavior are set forth in theStudent Handbook and are26deemed by the <strong>College</strong> to beenforceable minimum standards.The <strong>College</strong> reserves the right totake appropriate disciplinaryaction should a student violateany of these policies.All students are expected toarrive at classes on time andconduct themselvesappropriately during class,laboratory sessions and duringfield experiences. Facultymembers are responsible formaking decisions regardingappropriate classroom behaviorand have the authority toremove from their class anystudent whose behavior isdeemed inappropriate.Misconduct may result in astudent being required to leavethe class permanently and/orreceive a final grade of F.CLASS ATTENDANCEStudents are responsible foradhering to the attendancerequirements outlined in theapproved syllabus for eachcourse. The student isresponsible for all class work andassignments missed because ofan absence (excused orunexcused); the student isrequired to make up all missedwork. If any studentaccumulates absences or fails todo class work to the extent that,in the opinion of the instructor,further attendance in the classappears to be of little value tothe student or detrimental to thebest interest of the class, theinstructor will warn the student.Should any absences or failureto do class work be incurredafter this warning, the studentwill be dropped from the classwith a failing grade. Should suchaction bring the student‘ssemester credit load below therequired 12 hours, theenrollment status of the studentis subject to review.The person responsible forstudents representing the<strong>College</strong> in any group activityduring class hours will securethe approval of the Office of


Academic Affairs for thosestudents to miss class. TheOffice of Academic Affairs willdistribute a list of thosestudents‘ names to therespective faculty. In suchinstances, a maximum of 10class days from the date of thereturn to classes will be allowedfor make-up; after 10 class days,the student forfeits the privilegeof making up the work. Theinstructor and the Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs willdetermine exceptions.DEPARTMENT OF ACADEMICSUPPORTThe Department of AcademicSupport provides assistance forall <strong>Wesley</strong> students in their questfor academic excellence byoffering comprehensive servicesand individual support.Programs and services aredesigned to help studentsrespond effectively to specificacademic challenges and reflectthe <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> mission ofimparting students with a desirefor lifelong learning. Someprogram offerings include:Supplemental Instruction – amentoring program targetsdifficult courses with an SILeader and student-runstudy sessions.Subject Area and WritingTutoring – subject assistanceby trained tutors on an asneededor appointmentbasis. There is no extracharge for this service.Students with strongacademic records areencouraged to apply to betutors.FASTrack – <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>‘sFreshman Academic SuccessTrack (FASTrack) is a voluntaryfirst-year program, offeringstudents the tools andtechniques to successfullynavigate the transition from highschool to college.Eligibility for FASTrack is limitedto first-year students enrolled inone or more developmental-levelcourses (EN099 Basic Writing,MA099 Basic Mathematics Skills,or RD098 DevelopmentalReading). These first-yearstudents will receive a letter ofinvitation to join FASTrack,usually in the weeks precedingtheir freshman orientation oncampus.Students agree to participate inthe FASTrack program and makeacademic success their toppriority by signing a contract tofollow specific FASTrackrequirements. The requirementsinclude study in the AcademicResource Center (ARC) at least10 hours per week, attendanceat Seminars for AcademicSuccess each semester, peertutoring for difficult subjects andmeetings with an assignedFASTrack advisor twice a month.Students who follow theseguidelines can achieve collegiateacademic success with greaterease. In addition, those whomeet and follow all therequirements of the program willbe exempt from academicprobation or dismissal while theyare participating.PRE-PROFESSIONALASSISTANCE<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> offers itsstudents who are pre-law,premed, pre-dentistry assistancewith their career choices,including a thorough review oftheir decision to pursue aprofessional career andpreparation for acceptance to aprofessional school.Goals:Develop a support systemamong pre-professionalstudentsInform students ofpreparationneeded for standardizedadmission testingPrepare students for schoolselection, program optionsand additional tips for theapplication process27Investigate internshipopportunities withinpreferred professionsDirectors:Dr. Lynn Everett (Biology)Professor Flora Hessling (Legal Studies)WRITING REQUIREMENTAll students must complete EN100(<strong>College</strong> Writing) and EN101(Literature for Composition) with agrade of C or better. There are nochallenge exams.FOREIGN LANGUAGEPLACEMENT POLICYThe following standardsdetermine eligibility forenrollment in foreign languagecourses:Students who have no priorstudy or experience with thelanguage will be placed in100-level foreign languagecourses.Students who have lessthan two years of study inthe language may elect tobegin at the 100-level.Students who have had twoto three years of previousforeign language study andwho have earned a gradeaverage of C or higher willbe placed in either 101(Beginning II) orIntermediate.Students with more thanthree years of previousforeign language study willbe placed in Intermediate(200) level courses. Theymay also register for certainadvanced courses withpermission of the instructor.Students who have nativelevelfluency or who areindeed native speakers ofthe language will not bepermitted to enroll incourses below the 200-level.PHYSICAL EDUCATIONREQUIREMENTAll students must complete aPhysical Education requirement,consisting of two credit hours ofeither physical education activitycourses or a PE-designatedwellness lifestyles course.


ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> guarantees boththe privacy and theconfidentiality of all studenteducational records and astudent‘s right to access thoserecords according to theprovisions of the FamilyEducational Rights and PrivacyAct of 1974, as amended.The <strong>College</strong> is unable to provideparents with their student‘sgrades unless the student hassigned a waiver. The <strong>College</strong> nolonger mails final grades toparents or students; grades maybe accessed electronicallythrough the student‘s passwordaccount.The official custodian of studentrecords is the Registrar. Accessto student records is limited tothe student, the student‘scurrent instructors and facultyadvisor, the Registrar‘s staff,professional counseling andadministrative personnel withlegitimate interests, authorizedofficials of government andaccrediting agencies, personsbearing a lawful judicial order orsubpoena, or any partydesignated by written consent ofthe student.A student or former student hasthe right of access of his or herrecords; however, the <strong>College</strong>can deny such access if thestudent has an unpaid financialobligation to the <strong>College</strong>.Requests must be made inwriting to the Registrar who willcomply within 45 working days.Following review, a student mayrequest any portion of his or herrecord be expunged. Failure bythe <strong>College</strong> to expunge anyrecords may be appealed to anofficial hearing board establishedfor this purpose. The hearingboard‘s decision is final.Any student who wishes the<strong>College</strong> to withhold the releaseof his or her name concerningnormal directory informationmay do so by notifying theRegistrar in writing. Questionsregarding the official proceduresand policies of the <strong>College</strong>relating to the access to and theprivacy of student recordsshould be directed to theRegistrar.TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDRequests for transcripts must bemade in writing or by requestingthe transcript in person at theOffice of the Registrar. Astudent may also request thetranscript by facsimile. Notelephone requests will behonored. There is a fee for eachtranscript.The <strong>College</strong> reserves the right torefuse to issue a transcript of therecord of any student who hasnot fulfilled all financialobligations due the <strong>College</strong>.CHANGE OF ADDRESS/NAMEand EMERGENCY CONTACTINFORMATIONIt is the student‘s responsibilityto maintain accurate and up-todatecontact information.All <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> students arerequired to notify the Registrarof any change of home or localaddress, parent or guardian, orany change of legal name.When a student‘s legal name ischanged, a certified copy of therelevant documents must besubmitted to the Registrar within48 hours of the effective date ofthe change.Students will be required tosubmit (or confirm) currentemergency contact informationprior to registering eachsemester. This will ensure thatthe <strong>College</strong> has current andaccurate information in theevent of a campus emergency.The <strong>Wesley</strong> e-mail account, U.S.Mail and campus voicemail arethe official means ofcommunication with <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> students. Students arerequired to check these meansof communication on a regularbasis.28


ADULT STUDIES AT WESLEY COLLEGEADULT STUDIES<strong>Wesley</strong> offers programsdesigned to meet theeducational needs of busy adultstudents at the Dover Air ForceBase, in the evening at the maincampus in Dover and atCorporate Commons in NewCastle, Delaware.DOVER AIR FORCE BASEThe <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> program onDover Air Force Base is locatedat 639 Evreux Street in Building639, Room 209.Classes are held in bothBuildings 639 and 654. The<strong>College</strong> offers 100- and 200-levelcourses on Dover Air Force Basethat can be taken by militarypersonnel, Department ofDefense workers, or civilianstudents. The courses may beused to complete requirementstowards a Community <strong>College</strong> ofthe Air Force degree, to earn adegree at <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>, or touse as transfer courses toanother institution. Eight-weekevening courses meet two nightsper week, while eight-weeklunchtime classes meet eachday. Occasionally, 14 weeklunchtime classes may beoffered.EVENING PROGRAM INDOVERStudents enrolled in the EveningPrograms can take classes atboth the main campus andDover Air Force Base, whereboth 100- and 200-level coursesare offered in the evening. Themajority of the courses on themain campus are 300- and 400-level courses. Main campuscourses may be used tocomplete requirements towardearning a degree at <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> or as transfer courses toanother institution.PROGRAMS OF STUDYCourses for the followingprograms are taught in acombination of eight- andfourteen-week semesters.Bachelor of ScienceEnvironmental Studies: SciencesBachelor of ArtsLiberal StudiesAssociate DegreeLiberal StudiesADMISSION TO DOVER AIRFORCE BASE AND EVENINGPROGRAMStudents should complete thefollowing procedure to apply:Fill out an Evening and Off-Campus ApplicationSend the $25 application fee(check, money order orcredit card)Have an official high schooltranscript sent to <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong>Have official transcripts sentfrom any college previouslyattended (including theCommunity <strong>College</strong> of theAir Force)Send the above applicationmaterials to: Office ofAdmissions, <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong>,120 N. State Street,Dover, DE 19901.REFUND POLICY FOREVENING AND DOVER AIRFORCE BASE PROGRAMSOne hundred percent of tuitionwill be refunded if writtennotification of withdrawal ismade prior to the first day ofclass. Other refunds of tuitionwill be made upon receipt ofwritten notification of withdrawalaccording to the followingschedule:8-Week Sessions75% after first class meeting50% after second class meeting25% after third class meeting0% after fourth class meeting14-Week Semester75% in the first week of theacademic period50% in the second week of theacademic period25% in the third week of theacademic periodNo refund will be made following thethird week of the academic period.Refund checks will be issuedwithin 30 days, if all financial aidis cleared.Students will be consideredenrolled in a course unless awithdrawal form has beencompleted and returned.Students who fail to officiallywithdraw in writing may receivea grade of F.WESLEY COLLEGENEW CASTLE<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> New Castle,located at 13 Read‘s Way in NewCastle, Delaware, offersundergraduate degree programsin Business at the Associate(ASB) and Bachelor (BBA)levels. In addition, a postbaccalaureateCertificate inAccounting (CIA) program isnow offered.Graduate programs in BusinessAdministration, Education, andNursing are also offered at<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> New Castle.Please see the graduate coursecatalog for details about theseprograms.Classes are offered in anaccelerated format for allBusiness programs. Studentsenroll in a cohort ofapproximately 14-24 of theirpeers with whom they will gothrough their respective programin its entirety. Classes meetonce a week for four hours.The Associate of Science with aBusiness concentration (ASB)and Master of BusinessAdministration (MBA) programsallow students to complete their29


entire degrees at <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>New Castle.The Bachelor of BusinessAdministration degree is adegree completion program inwhich students complete 60credits of Required Within theMajor professional coursework inthe program. The remaining 64credits, comprised of 33 creditsin the Core Education area and31 credits in the Open Electivesarea, may be transferred in ortaken at <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>—eitherin-class, on-line, or by receivinga passing score on a CLEP exam.The Certificate in Accounting is36-credit program designed forthe individual who holds abachelor‘s degree in anotherfield and desires a career inaccounting. The Certificateprogram provides a broad focusof accounting theory andpractice. A maximum of sixcredits may be waived ifequivalent courses have beencompleted at another accreditedcollege.ADMISSIONSCohorts begin throughout theyear on a rolling-registrationbasis.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSAssociate of Science with aBusiness concentration (ASB)Proof of high schoolgraduation or equivalent(GED)Two years of relevant workexperienceA score of 550 or above onthe TOEFL for applicantswhose primary language isnot EnglishBachelor of BusinessAdministration (BBA)Approximately two years oftransferrable credit from anaccredited institution with agrade of C or betterTwo years or more of workexperienceTwo letters ofrecommendationA score of 550 or above onthe TOEFL for applicantswhose primary language isnot EnglishMaster of BusinessAdministration (MBA) with aConcentration in ExecutiveLeadershipThe MBA is designed forstudents who have significantwork experience and are fullyemployed.The GraduateBusiness Committee evaluatesapplicants based on thefollowing criteria:A cumulative grade pointaverage of 2.75 or higher inthe completion of abaccalaureate degree froman accredited institutionTwo letters ofrecommendationA current resume reflectingat least three years ofsignificant work experienceCertificate in Accounting(CIA)The CIA requires the followingfor admission into the program:A bachelor‘s degree in anyfieldOfficial transcripts of allacademic workA current resumeACADEMIC CREDIT FORPRIOR LEARNING<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> recognizes thatlearning often occurs outside theformal structure of educationalinstitutions. Adults entering the<strong>College</strong> who plan to earn abachelor‘s degree areencouraged to explore thepossibility of gaining academiccredit for prior learning.Guidelines for seeking academiccredit for prior learning:Adults interested inreceiving academic creditfor prior learning areencouraged to enroll inHU270, Career DevelopmentPortfolio.After the completion of thiscourse, the student presentsthe portfolio to academicdepartments within the<strong>College</strong> for assessment.The maximum number ofcredit hours that can beearned by portfolioassessment and applied tothe bachelor‘s degree is 30;the maximum credit hoursfor the associate degree is15.The three credits of theactual Career DevelopmentPortfolio course can beincluded in the number ofresidency credits; othercredits or credits earnedbecause of a portfolioassessment cannot beincluded or count asresidency credits.INFORMATIONFor additional informationregarding programs for adultstudents at <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> NewCastle, please contact ourEnrollment Office at(302) 328-7616 ortoll-free (877) 333-4723.Please also visit our website atwww.wesley.edu and follow thelink to <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> NewCastle.30


WESLEY COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUMCORE CURRICULUMThe <strong>College</strong>‘s Core Curriculum provides each student with an exposure to intellectual and global concepts that can serve as abasis for developing an informed individual in society. <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> believes that the following interdisciplinary threads bindall curricular programs: critical thinking, communication across the disciplines, technological literacy, multicultural awareness,aesthetic appreciation, and ethical sensibility. These threads are reflected in five core areas: Communicating in the World;Analysis; Scientific Literacy; The Human Experience; Global Society and Its Culture.CORE CURRICULUM (45 – 48 total credit hours)COMMUNICATING IN THE WORLD (12 credits)____*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing (3 credits)____*EN101 Literature for Composition (3 credits)____Choose additional courses from the following options (6 credits):ArtAR101 Fundamentals of Design IAR103 Fundamentals of Drawing IAR105 Elementary Art IAR109 Painting IAR202 Fundamentals of Design IIAR203 Fundamentals of Drawing IIAR205 Elementary Art IIAR209 Painting IICommunicationCM101 Public SpeakingCM120 Speech for TeachersCM201 Business & Professional SpeakingDramaDR110 Introduction to ActingDR214 Advanced Acting & StagecraftEnglish as a Second LanguageEL100 English as a Second Language IEL101 English as a Second Language IIEL110 Oral Communication IEL111 Oral Communication II(*) Must earn a grade of ‗C‘ or better for credit.ANALYSIS (6 – 8 credits)EnglishEN202 Expository WritingEN203 Creative Writing IEN204 Creative Writing IIEN211 Persuasive WritingEN318 Technical WritingEN324 Gendered RhetoricFrenchFR100 Beginning French IFR101 Beginning French IIFR200 Intermediate French IFR201 Intermediate French IIFR302 French Conversation & CultureItalianIT100 Beginning Italian IIT101 Beginning Italian IIIT200 Intermediate Italian IIT201 Intermediate Italian IIIT203 Italian for TravelersIT210 La StoriaIT212 In ViaggioIT299A Adv Conversation & Comp IIT299B Adv Conversation & Comp IIJapaneseJP100 Beginning Japanese IJP101 Beginning Japanese IIMusicMU115 Contemporary EnsembleMU117 Pep BandMU119/319 PianoMU123/323 VoiceMU133/333 Woodwind InstrumentMU137/337 Brass InstrumentMU141/341 PercussionMU146/346 GuitarMU147/347 Orchestral StringsMU151 <strong>College</strong> ChoirMU253 Chamber ChoirSpanishSP100 Beginning Spanish ISP101 Beginning Spanish IISP200 Intermediate Spanish ISP201 Intermediate Spanish IISP206B Basic Spanish CommunicationSP207B Conversational SpanishSP208B Spanish/Medical PersonnelSP209B Business SpanishSP210B Spanish/Human Services____Mathematics – MA102 or above (3 – 4 credits)____Applied Analysis (3 – 4 credits)Choose from the following options:MathematicsMA102 Intermediate AlgebraMA108 Math Concepts & Operations IIMA111 Precalculus IMA112 Precalculus IIMA201 Intro to Statistical MethodsMA205 Applied StatisticsMA210 Applied CalculusMA211 Calculus IMA212 Calculus IIMA220 Foundations of GeometryMA230 Finite MathematicsMA250 Discrete Mathematics IMA313 Calculus IIIMA314 Elem Differential EquationsMA315 Advanced CalculusMA320 Elements of GeometryMA330 Applied MathematicsMA340 Probability TheoryMA350 Discrete Mathematics IIMA360 Elementary Linear AlgebraMA410 Real AnalysisMA420 Numerical AnalysisMA450 Mathematical StatisticsMA460 Abstract AlgebraMusicMU103 Theory of Music IMU203 Theory of Music IIPhilosophyPH200 LogicPH260 Critical ThinkingPsychologyPY222 Statistics for the Social SciencesNOTE: Other courses may also satisfy core requirements. Students should consult with their academic advisors, department chairs, and/or theRegistrar to determine if a course not listed above can be counted toward one of the five core areas.31


SCIENTIFIC LITERACY (7 – 8 credits)____Laboratory Science (4 credits)Any 100-, 200- or 300-level Laboratory Science course. Choose from the following options:BiologyBI100 Introductory BiologyBI110 Basic Anatomy & PhysiologyBI150 Biology IBI155 Biology IIBI210 Anatomy & Physiology IBI215 Anatomy & Physiology IIBI310 MicrobiologyBI317 Vertebrate PhysiologyBI322 Cell Biology____Contextual Science (3 – 4 credits)Choose from the following options:BiologyBI105 Introduction to Human BiologyBI107 Human SexualityBI112 Insects & ManBI113 CSI <strong>Wesley</strong>BI120 Field Studies of the CaribbeanBI130 Humans & GeneticsBI135 Delaware Coastal StudiesBI199 Special TopicsBI332 Principles of Plant BiologyBI335 Immunology-ImmunohematologyBI340 GeneticsBI345 EmbryologyBI350 EcologyBI361 Invertebrate ZoologyChemistryCH100 Introductory ChemistryCH130 Chemistry for Allied HealthBI310 MicrobiologyBI314 Medical MicrobiologyChemistryCH199 Special TopicsEnvironmental ScienceES205 Intro to Environmental SciencesES210 Environmental, Bus & Urban GISMarine ScienceMC110 Introduction to OceanographyCH150 Chemistry ICH160 Chemistry IICH200 Organic ChemistryCH210 Organic Chemistry IICH310 Analytical ChemistryPhysical SciencePS100 Physical SciencePS102 Earth SciencePS105 Space ScienceMC241 Marine BiologyMC250 Wetlands EcologyMC260 Marine EcologyTHE HUMAN EXPERIENCE (11 credits)____Religion – Any Religion course (3 credits)____Literature (3 credits)Any 200-,300- or 400-level Literature course in English, French or Spanish. Choose from the following options:EnglishEN205 British Literature IEN206 British Literature IIEN207 American Literature IEN208 American Literature IIEN209 World Literature IEN210 World Literature IIEN319 Fairy TalesEN320 Adolescent LiteratureEN330 Studies in the Short StoryEN331 Studies in FilmEN332 Studies in PoetryEN333 Studies in the NovelEN334 African-American LiteratureEN335 History of DramaEN340 Medieval English LiteratureEN341 Age of MiltonEN345 Romantic Prose & PoetryEN346 The Victorian AgeEN349 20th-Century LiteratureEN353 American RomanticismEN355 American RealismEN 357 American ModernismEN375 Contemporary World LiteratureEN400 Literature & TheoryEN415 Special TopicsEN415D Women WritersEN435 Shakespeare & His AgeEN440 Contemporary American LitFrenchFR301 French LiteratureSpanishSP300 Spanish LiteratureSP301 Spanish-American Literature____Healthy Lifestyles (2 credits)Choose activity courses from the following options:Physical EducationPE101A Wellness LifestylesPE102 Volleyball & SoftballPE103 Physical DevelopmentPE105 Aqua-AerobicsPE106 Aqua Fund/Beg SwimmingPE107 Intermediate SwimmingPE108 Folk, Social & Square DancePE111 Billiards and Table TennisPE112 Modern DancePE114 Roller SkatingPE115 BowlingPE119 Sports OfficiatingPE120 Aerobic ActivityPE121 BicyclingPE122 Tennis IPE123 Tennis IIPE124 Soccer & Floor HockeyPE125 Badminton & GolfPE126 KaratePE129 Raquetball IPE130 Raquetball IIPE134 Emergency Water SafetyPE135 Lifeguard Training/First-Aid/CPRPE137 Water Safety InstructorPE138 Strength DevelopmentPE139 Basketball & Team HandballPE140 Ind/Duel Sports & ActivitiesPE141 Recreational Team SportsPE142 Swimming for Fitness32


____Choose an additional course from the following options (3 credits):(The Human Experience – continued)ArtAR100 History & Appreciation of ArtAR215 Foreign Study & Travel in ArtDramaDR213 History of Theater IDR215 History of Theater IIEnglishEN205 British Literature IEN206 British Literature IIEN207 American Literature IEN208 American Literature IIEN209 World Literature IEN210 World Literature IIAny 300- or 400-level Literature courseFrenchFR300 Voices of the French WorldFR301 French LiteratureHumanitiesHU 250 Foreign Travel & Study IMedia ArtsME 130 Media AestheticsMusicMU100 Music AppreciationMU200 History & Appreciation of JazzPhilosophyPH100 Introduction to PhilosophyPH150 Introduction to EthicsPH250 Ancient PhilosophyPH301 Philosophy of ReligionPH310 ExistentialismPsychologyPY100 General PsychologyReligionAny Religion courseSpanishSP 300 Spanish LiteratureSP 301 Spanish-American LiteratureGLOBAL SOCIETY AND ITS CULTURE (9 credits)____Choose a course from the following options (3 credits):EconomicsEC201 Principles of MicroeconomicsHistoryAny 100-, 200- or 300-level History coursePolitical ScienceAny 100-, 200- or 300-level Political Science courseSociologyAny Sociology course____American Culture (3 credits)Choose from the following options:American StudiesAM200 American Culture/CountercultureAM300 Special TopicsAM400 Seminar in American StudiesEnglishEN207 American Literature IEN208 American Literature IIEN353 American RomanticismEN355 American RealismEN357 American ModernismEN440 Contemporary American Lit____Non-American Culture (3 credits)Choose from the following options:EnglishEN205 British Literature IEN206 British Literature IIEN209 World Literature IEN210 World Literature IIEN340 Medieval English LiteratureEN341 Age of MiltonEN345 Romantic Prose & PoetryEN346 The Victorian AgeEN349 20th-Century LiteratureEN375 Contemporary World LitFrenchAny 200- or 300-level French courseGeographyAny 100- or 200-level GeographycourseHistoryHI109 World Civilizations IHI110 World Civilizations IIHI212 Russian HistoryHistoryHI103 United States History IHI104 United States History IIHI200 Material World-Colonial AmericaHI201 Material World-Victorian AmericaHI203 The 1960s: Culture in ConflictHI204 American Family & Its HomeHI220 African-American HistoryHI332 The American ConstitutionHI423 Colonial America/RevolutionHI424 19th-Century AmericaHI427 20th-Century AmericaHI213 European HistoryHI214 Asian HistoryHI219 Latin American HistoryHI221 African HistoryHI222 Middle East HistoryHumanitiesHU231 Contemporary World CulturesHU251 Foreign Travel & Study IIInternational StudiesIS200 Comparison of CulturesIS300 Special TopicsIS400 Seminar in International StudiesItalianAny 200-level Italian courseMusicMU127 World MusicMU208 History & Literature of MusicPolitical SciencePO241 Comparative PoliticsPO251 International RelationsPO340 Politics of Developing AreasPO343 European Politics33HumanitiesHU230 Contemporary American CultureMusicMU127 World MusicMU128 Popular Music in AmericaMU200 History & Appreciation of JazzPolitical SciencePO231 Introduction to American PoliticsPO360 Public AdministrationPO377 Model CongressReligionRE200 Religion in AmericaSociologySO201 Marriage & Family LifeSO202 Sports in American SocietyPO344 The U.S. & the Middle EastPO345 Issues in Comparative PoliticsPO350 World OrderPO351 Politics of International TradePO353 Model United NationsReligionRE106 World ReligionsRE201 Eastern Religious TraditionsRE202 Western Religious TraditionsSpanishSP200 Intermediate Spanish ISP201 Intermediate Spanish IISP250/350 Special TopicsSP300 Spanish LiteratureSP301 Spanish-American Literature


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ACCOUNTINGAccountingSCHOOLMBNA School of Business and AccountingPROGRAMBachelor of Science, AccountingMINORAccountingCERTIFICATEAccounting (Post-Baccalaureate)DESCRIPTIONThe program provides accounting majors withlearning experiences that will prepare them tofunction as key decision- makers in public, private,and not-for-profit sectors of a global economy. Builton a comprehensive liberal arts education, the majorprovides a broad understanding of accounting andbusiness-related theory and practice. The programprepares students for careers in accounting byhelping them develop technical competency, businessacumen, critical thinking and problem-solving skills,an awareness of ethical and global issues, andinterpersonal and communication skills required ofaccounting professionals. In addition, students areprepared for graduate study, professional testing, andlifelong learning opportunities.SPECIAL FEATURESInternship OpportunitiesTutoring OpportunitiesAccounting SocietyStudent Chapter of Institute of ManagementAccountants (IMA)Advisory Board of AccountantsB.S. DEGREE REQUIREMENTSMAJOR IN ACCOUNTINGCORE Requirements45-46 credit hoursCommunicating in the World 12 credit hours*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionCM101 Public SpeakingElectiveScientific ExperienceLaboratory ScienceContextual Science7-8 credit hoursAnalysis6 credit hours*MA102 Intermediate Algebra or higherMA201 Introduction to Statistical MethodsGlobal SocietyEC202 MacroeconomicsElective inAmerican CultureNon-American Culture9 credit hoursMAJOR Requirements: 30 credit hours*AC202 Principles of Accounting I*AC203 Principles of Accounting II*AC300 Intermediate Accounting I*AC301 Intermediate Accounting II*AC310 Cost Accounting*AC311 Federal Taxation*AC316 Accounting Information Systems*AC408 Auditing*AC409 Advanced Accounting*AC412 Governmental, Not-For-Profit and FiduciaryAccountingBUSINESS Requirements 35 credit hoursBA200 Business Law IBA201 Business Law IIBA312 Quantitative Business AnalysisEC201 MicroeconomicsEC300 FinanceEC302 InvestmentsMA111 PreCalculus IMA211 Calculus IMG206 Principles of ManagementMK204 Principles of MarketingPH300 Business EthicsFREE ELECTIVES* A grade of C is required.13-14 credit hoursTotal Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124Human Experience11 credit hoursLiterature (200- or 300-level)ReligionHealthy Lifestyles (two activity courses)Elective35


Proposed Course ScheduleFirst YearFall:AC202CM101EN100MA102PExxxCommunicating in theWorld ElectiveSecond YearFall:AC300BA200EC202MA111LaboratoryScience ElectiveSpring:AC203EN101MA201RExxxPExxxHumanExperience ElectiveSpring:AC301BA201EC201MA211Contextual ScienceElectiveMINOR REQUIREMENTSComplete 15 accounting (AC) credit hours aslisted.A minimum of nine credit hours must be taken at<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>.Transfer credits must be approved by theaccounting department chair.Course prerequisites must be followed.These two courses must be taken.AC300 Intermediate Accounting IAC301 Intermediate Accounting IISelect any three of the following.AC310 Cost AccountingAC311 Federal TaxationAC316 Accounting Information SystemsAC408 AuditingAC409 Advanced AccountingAC412 Governmental, Not-For-Profit and FiduciaryAccountingThird YearFall:AC311BA312EnglishMG206AmericanCulture ElectiveFourth YearFall:AC409PH300Free ElectiveFree ElectiveNon-AmericanCulture ElectiveSpring:AC310AC316EC300EC302MK204Spring:AC408AC412Free ElectiveFree ElectiveFree ElectiveCERTIFICATEAccounting (Post-Baccalaureate)DESCRIPTIONThe certificate in accounting is designed for theindividual who holds a bachelor‘s degree in anotherfield and desires a concentration in accounting. Thecertificate program provides a broad focus ofaccounting theory and practice. A maximum of sixcredits may be waived if equivalent courses havebeen completed at another accredited college.CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTSComplete 36 credit hours as listed below.A minimum of 30 credit hours must be taken at<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>.Transfer credits must be approved by theaccounting department chair.Course prerequisites must be followed.THREE PLUS TWO PLANFor a student who chooses to sit for CPA testing, afive year plan including the baccalaureate degree inaccounting and the MBA degree provides the 150hours required in most states. A course sequencemay be tailored individually for an interested studentwho maintains a 3.00 cumulative grade point averageor higher.AC202 Principles of Accounting IAC203 Principles of Accounting IIAC300 Intermediate Accounting IAC301 Intermediate Accounting IIAC310 Cost AccountingAC311 Federal TaxationAC316 Accounting Information SystemsAC408 AuditingAC409 Advanced AccountingAC412 Governmental, Not-For-Profit andFiduciary AccountingBA200 Business Law IBA201 Business Law II36


AMERICAN STUDIESAmerican StudiesPROGRAMBachelor of Arts in American StudiesMINORAmerican StudiesCERTIFICATESAmerican Studies ExperienceDESCRIPTIONThe B.A. degree in American Studies is aninterdisciplinary course of study focusing on the cultureand society of the United States. It provides studentswith a broad liberal education that may include coursework in American history, music, art, literature, politicsand religion. The liberal number of electives in thisprogram makes it possible for American Studies studentsto pursue a double major or a minor in an additionaldiscipline.SPECIAL FEATURESInternships at local museums, historic sites, andhistorical agenciesPartnership with Barratt‘s Chapel MuseumCORE RequirementsCommunicating in the World*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionElectives in Communication Performance,Foreign Language, Music Performance,Drama, Creative or Expository Writing orStudio Art12 Credit HoursThe Human Experience 11 Credit HoursEN207 American Literature: Colonial to1865RE200 Religion in AmericaHealthy Lifestyles(Two Physical Education activity courses)MU200 History and Appreciation of JazzScientific ExperienceLaboratory ScienceContextual Science7-8 Credit HoursAnalysis6-7 Credit Hours*MA102 or higherElectives in Applied Analysis(including but not limited to Logic, Critical Thinking,Statistics, Calculus, Music Theory)Global Society and its Culture 9 Credit HoursPO231 Introduction to American PoliticsHI103 United States History to 1877Electives in Non-American Culture: ForeignLanguage, World Literature, InternationalReligion, International Political Science,or World HistoryMAJOR Requirements18 Credit HoursAM200 American Culture/CountercultureAM300 Interdisciplinary Special TopicsAM400 Senior Seminar in American StudiesEN208 American Literature: 1865 to thePresentHI104 United States History from 1877One course in American Ethnicity (including but notlimited to African American History, African AmericanLiterature)MAJOR Electives12 Credit HoursTwelve credits from among the following courses:(At least six must be at the 300- 400-level):EN334 African American LiteratureEN353 American RomanticismEN355 American RealismEN357 American ModernismEN440 Contemporary American LiteratureHI200 The Material World of ColonialAmerica and the Young RepublicHI201 The Material World of VictorianAmericaHI203 The 1960s: Culture in ConflictHI204 The American Family and Its HomeHI220 African American HistoryHI323 Colonial America and the RevolutionHI324 Nineteenth-Century AmericaHI327 Twentieth-Century AmericaHI335 Special Topics in American SocialAnd Cultural HistoryHI360 Special Topics in American PoliticalHistoryPO330 Twentieth-Century AmericanPresidencyPO332 The American ConstitutionPO337 Special Topics: American Political Systems andBehaviorPO352 U.S. Foreign PolicyPO373 American Parties and Interest GroupsPO374 Congress and the PresidentPO376 American Political ThoughtSO201 Marriage and Family LifeSO301 Contemporary Social Problems37


ELECTIVES 300-400 LevelFREE Electives8 Credit Hours30-31 Credit HoursTOTAL Credit Hours: 124*A grade of C or better required.Proposed Course ScheduleB.A. in American StudiesFirst Year:Fall:EN100HI103BI105MA108AM200PE ActivitySecond Year:Fall:EN207RE200CORELab ScienceElectiveThird Year:Fall:HI203Spring:EN101PS100HI104MU103ElectivePE ActivitySpring:EN208COREPO231Contextual ScienceElectiveSpring:AM300300-400 Elective 300-400 ElectiveElectivesElectivesCERTIFICATE PROGRAMAmerican Studies ExperienceThe <strong>College</strong> offers a one-year program that providesintensive study of American culture, literature, history,politics, religion, and music for international students.Besides formal course work, students will activelyparticipate in the activities and life of the <strong>College</strong> andtravel in the region on weekends. Occasional organizedtrips will permit students to become acquainted withWashington, D.C.; Williamsburg, Virginia; Philadelphia,Pennsylvania; and Baltimore, Maryland. A typical oneyearstudy experience may include courses such as thoselisted below. Interested persons should contact the Chairof the History Department.Fall SemesterEN098 Basic Writing 2EN207 Survey of American Literature:Colonial to 1865 3EL106 English as a Second Language I 4HI103 United States History I 3MU200 History and Appreciation of Jazz 3PO231 Introduction to American Politics 3PO374 Congress and the Presidency 3RE200 Religion in America 3Spring SemesterEN099 Basic Writing 2EN208 Survey of American Literature:1865 to Present 3EL101 English as a Second Language II 4HI104 United States History II 3PO332 American Constitution 3TOTAL Credit Hours: 36-39Fourth Year:Fall:Spring:HI220PO332300-400 Elective 300-400 ElectiveElectiveAM400Elective38


BIOLOGYBiologyPROGRAMS OFFERREDBachelor of Science in BiologyCONCENTRATIONS IN BIOLOGYBiology: Pre-professionalGeneral/Graduate SchoolMarine BiologyMiddle/Secondary EducationMINORSBiologyHuman BiologyChemistryPre-MedicineMAJOR IN BIOLOGY (B.S.)DESCRIPTIONThe Biology program provides students with requisiteknowledge and laboratory experience in biology andchemistry necessary to pursue a career in industry,education, scientific research, or to enter a graduateor professional medical program. The training stressesinvestigative methods and lab techniques, criticalanalysis of scientific data and hypotheses, writing andcommunicative skills, and the relationship betweenscientific advances and public policy.Students take courses in a variety of subject areas ofscience, giving them a broad base of knowledge.Opportunities exist for additional study during thesummer at field stations or in research settings as aninternship. During the required senior project,students gain the experience of gathering backgroundliterature, designing, and conducting their ownresearch or educational project.SPECIAL FEATURESStudy abroadNIH-funded internship opportunitiesMarine Science courses at Wallops IslandBiology majors must take all required Biology coursesat <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> once they have matriculated.Students who transfer required Biology courses into<strong>Wesley</strong> prior to matriculating at <strong>Wesley</strong> will havethose courses applied towards their BS degree at<strong>Wesley</strong> subject to review and approval of theDepartment Chair. This requirement may be waived,based upon specific individual circumstances, with theapproval of the Department Chair.CORE Requirements47 Credit HoursCommunicating in the World12 Credit Hours*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionElectives in Communication Performance, Foreign Language,Music Performance, Drama, Creative or Expository Writing orStudio ArtThe Human Experience11 Credit HoursLiteratureReligionHealthy Lifestyles (two PE activity courses)Elective in Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation,Literature, Media Aesthetics, Psychology, Philosophy, orReligionScientific Experience*BI150 Biology I*BI310 Microbiology8 Credit HoursAnalysis7 Credit Hours*MA201 Introduction to Statistical Methods*MA211 Calculus IGlobal Society and its CultureElective in Economics, Sociology, History,or Political Science9 Credit HoursElective in American Culture: Literature, Religion, PoliticalScience, or HistoryElective in Non-American Culture: Foreign Language,World Literature, International Religion, International PoliticalScience or World History*MAJOR Requirements39 Credit HoursBI140 The Scientific Process 1BI155 Biology II 4BI340 Genetics 4BI406 Research Methods 2BI407 Exp.& Project Research 1CH150 Chemistry I 4CH160 Chemistry II 4CH200 Organic Chemistry I 4CH210 Organic Chemistry II 4CH326 Biochemistry 3PS240 Physics I 4PS250 Physics II 439


*MAJOR ELECTIVES (Students must satisfy therequirements in one of these concentrations)Pre-Professional ConcentrationE.g. pre-med, pre-vet, etc)24 Credit Hours*BI210 Anatomy and Physiology I*BI215 Anatomy and Physiology II*BIXXX Zoology course (300 level or above)*BIXXX Botany course (300-level or above)*BI322 Cell Biology*BI335 ImmunologyGeneral/Graduate School Concentration23-24 Credit HoursBIXXX Zoology course (300 level or above)BIXXX Botany course (300-level or above)BI322 Cell BiologyBI350 EcologyBI215 Anatomy & Physiology II orBI403 Plant Physiology orBI317 Vertebrate PhysiologyBI/MCXXX Additional BI orMC course (200-level or above with Lab includingBI325 and BI355)Marine Biology Concentration: 22 Credit HoursMC241 Marine BiologyBI355 LimnologyBI350 EcologyFour courses at a marine science field station, toinclude:MCXXX Zoology (200-400)MCXXX Botany (200-400)MCXXX two other courses (300-400)FREE Electives14-17 Credit HoursTOTAL Credit Hours: 124*A grade of C or better is required.Proposed Course ScheduleB.S. in BiologyFirst Year:Fall:Spring:BI 140 BI 150CH 150 CH 200EN 100 EN 101MA 111 MA 112Core electiveSecond Year:Fall:PESpring:BI 155 CH 160CH 210 MA 201MA 211Core electiveThird Year:Fall:2 Core electivesFree electiveSpring:PS 240 PS 250BI 310 BI 322Botany course CH 326Core electivePEFourth Year:Fall:Core electiveSpring:Zoology course BI 340BI 406 BI 407Core electiveMajor electivesFree electiveCore electiveMajor electiveMAJOR IN BIOLOGY (B.S.) CONCENTRATIONIN SECONDARY EDUCATIONStudents majoring in Biology who wish to pursue amiddle school/secondary certification track must meetthe following requirements:1. For admission to 200 level education courses,official copies of PRAXIS I (reading, writing,mathematics) passing score for Delaware mustbe submitted from ETS to the institution.2. Admission to Teacher CandidacyAdmission to Teacher Candidacy is a condition forenrollment in the ED 400 level methods coursesin the Middle/Secondary concentration.40


Admission to teacher candidacy requires that thefollowing criteria be met:A grade point average of 3.0Successful defense of a third year teachercandidate portfolioSubmission of a criminal background check.A valid negative TB testScientific Experience*BI150 Biology I*BI310 MicrobiologyAnalysis*MA111 Precalculus I*MA112 Precalculus II8 Credit Hours8 Credit HoursYou will be assigned an education advisor in additionto your major advisor when admitted to teachercandidacy.3. Admission to Student TeachingPrior to placement in student teaching, teachercandidates must have met the followingrequirements:Overall grade point average of 3.0Methods grade point average of 3.0 (ED 406,436, & 434)Submission of official passing PRAXIS IIscores in the secondary or middle schoolcontent area (Delaware cut scores) to theinstitution, prior to submitting an applicationfor student teachingA valid negative TB testSubmission of a student teaching applicationin the semester prior to student teaching(9/1 is deadline for application submissionfor Spring; 2/1 is deadline for applicationsubmission for Fall).4. Graduation with the Minor/ConcentrationSuccessful completion of student teaching atthe ―exemplary‖ level on summative studentteaching evaluations.Submission of an ―exemplary‖ studentteaching portfolioOverall grade point average of 3.0CORE RequirementsCommunicating in the World 12 Credit Hours*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionElectives in Communication Performance, ForeignLanguage, Music Performance, Drama, Creative orExpository Writing or Studio ArtThe Human Experience 11 Credit HoursLiteratureReligionHealthy Lifestyles (two PE activity courses)Elective in Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation,Literature, Media Aesthetics, Psychology,Philosophy, or ReligionGlobal Society and its Culture 9 Credit HoursElective in Economics, Sociology, History,or Political ScienceElective in American Culture: Literature,Religion, Political Science, or HistoryElective in Non-American Culture:Foreign Language, World Literature,International Religion, InternationalPolitical Science or World HistoryCore Total 48* MAJOR RequirementsBI140 The Scientific ProcessBI155 Biology IIBI215 Anatomy and Physiology IIBI322 Cell BiologyBI340 GeneticsBI350 EcologyBI406 Research MethodsBI407 Exp.& Project ResearchCH150 Chemistry ICH160 Chemistry IICH200 Organic Chemistry IED2XX Literacy in ContentED406 Curriculum BuildingED420 Student TeachingED422 Classroom ManagementED434 Learning TheoryED436 Models of InstructionES209 Environmental SciencePS200 IntroductionCredit Hours 67*MAJOR ELECTIVES 11-12 Credit HoursBIXXX Zoology course (300 level or above)BIXXX Botany course (300-level or above)BI/MC/ES 200 level or aboveTOTAL Credit Hours: 126-127*A grade of C or better is required.41


Proposed Course ScheduleHigh School Biology DegreeFirst Year:Fall:Spring:BI 140 BI 150CH 150 CH 200EN 100 EN 101MA 111 ES 209Core electiveSecond Year:Fall:2 Core electivesSpring:BI 155 BI 215MA112 BI 350CH 160PEPS 200Core electiveThird Year:Fall:PECore electiveSpring:BI 310 BI 322ED2XX BI 4062 Core electives ED 406BI/ES/MC 300 level or above ED 436Fourth Year:Fall:BI 340BI 407BI/ES/MC elective 300 levelor aboveED 434BI/ES/MC 300level or aboveSpring:ED420ED422TOTAL Credit Hours: 126-127MINOR IN BIOLOGYMINOR Requirements8 Credit HoursBI150 Biology IBI155 Biology IIAdditional Biology courses(200-level or above may includeCH150 Chemistry I)16 Credit HoursTOTAL Credit Hours: 24MINOR IN CHEMISTRYMINOR RequirementsCH150 Chemistry ICH160 Chemistry IICH200 Organic Chemistry ICH210 Organic Chemistry IICH310 Analytical Chemistry orCH326 BiochemistryTOTAL Credit Hours: 19-20MINOR IN HUMAN BIOLOGY:MINOR Requirements4 Credit HoursBI 110 Basic Human Anatomy & PhysiologyORBI 210 Anatomy & Physiology IMINOR Electives20 Credit HoursThe following courses may be applied toward a minorin human biology:BI 215 Anatomy & Physiology II 4BI 310 Microbiology 4BI 314 Medical Microbiology 3BI 335 Immunology 4BI 345 Embryology 4BI 325 Biology Special Topics(selected topics) 3CH 130 Chemistry for Allied Health 4ES 2xx Environmental Science Special Topics(selected topics) 3ES411 Environmental Ethics 3PE 305 Exercise Physiology OR 4PE 306 Biomechanics/Kinesiology 4TOTAL Credit Hours: 24MINOR IN PRE-MEDICINEMINOR RequirementsBI150 Biology ICH200 Organic Chemistry IBI155 Biology IICH210 Organic Chemistry IICH150 Chemistry IPS240 Physics ICH160 Chemistry IIPS250 Physics II19-20 Credit Hours42


BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRYBiological ChemistryPROGRAM OFFERREDBachelor of Science in Biological ChemistryDESCRIPTIONThe Biological Chemistry program provides studentswith requisite knowledge and laboratory experience inchemistry and biology necessary to pursue a careerin the pharmaceutical or chemical industry, pharmacy,biotechnology, education, scientific research, or toenter a graduate or professional medical program.The training stresses investigative methods and labtechniques, advanced instrumentation, criticalanalysis of scientific data and hypotheses, writing andcommunicative skills, and the relationship betweenscientific advances and public policy.Students take courses in a variety of subject areas ofscience, giving them a broad base of knowledge.Opportunities exist for participation in undergraduateresearch during the regular semester or in researchsettings as paid summer internships. On completionof a research project, students have the opportunityto present outcomes of their findings at regional ornational scientific conferences and often co-authorpublished work. During the required senior project,students gain the experience of gathering backgroundliterature, designing, and conducting their ownresearch or educational project.SPECIAL FEATURESNIH-funded internship opportunitiesTravel to present research outcomes at nationalor regional scientific conferencesStudy abroadREQUIREMENTSCORE Requirements47 Credit HoursCommunicating in the World 12 Credit Hours*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionElectives in Communication Performance, ForeignLanguage, Music Performance, Drama, Creative orExpository Writing or Studio ArtThe Human Experience 11 Credit HoursLiteratureReligionHealthy Lifestyles (two PE activity courses)Elective in Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation,Literature, Media Aesthetics, Psychology,Philosophy, or ReligionScientific Experience*BI150 Biology I*BI310 Microbiology8 Credit HoursAnalysis7 Credit Hours*MA201 Introduction to Statistical Methods*MA212 Calculus IIGlobal Society and its Culture 9 Credit HoursElective in Economics, Sociology, History,or Political ScienceElective in American Culture: Literature,Religion, Political Science, or HistoryElective in Non-American Culture:Foreign Language, World Literature,International Religion, InternationalPolitical Science or World History* MAJOR RequirementsBI140 The Scientific ProcessBI155 Biology IIBI215 Anatomy and Physiology IIBI322 Cell BiologyBI340 GeneticsBI406 Research MethodsBI407 Exp.& Project ResearchCH150 Chemistry ICH160 Chemistry IICH200 Organic Chemistry ICH210 Organic Chemistry IICH303 Physical Chemistry ICH304 Physical Chemistry IICH306 Instrumental AnalysisCH310 Analytical ChemistryCH326 BiochemistryPS240 Physics IPS250 Physics IICredit Hours 63*MAJOR ELECTIVES 4*BIXXX Zoology course (300 level or above)*BIXXX Botany course (300-level or above)FREE Electives14-17 Credit HoursTOTAL Credit Hours: 124*A grade of C or better is required.43


Proposed Course ScheduleB.S. in Biological ChemistryFirst Year:Fall:Spring:BI 140 BI 150CH 150 CH 200EN 100 EN 101MA 211 MA 212Core electiveSecond Year:Fall:PESpring:BI 155 CH 160CH 210 PS 250PS 240Core electiveMA201PEBI 215Third Year:Fall:Spring:BI 310 BI 3222 Core electives CH304Free electiveCH310CH 303 CH 326Fourth Year:Fall:Spring:BI406 BI 3403 Core electives BI 407BIXXXCH306Core electiveFree electiveSecondary Education in Biology44


BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONSCHOOLMBNA School of Business and AccountingBusiness AdministrationPROGRAMSAssociate of Science, Concentration in Business (ASB)(<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> New Castle)Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)(<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>-New Castle)CONCENTRATIONS (BSBA)International BusinessManagementMarketingSPECIAL FEATURESStudents may participate in Students in FreeEnterprise (SIFE) Team projects.Internship opportunities available for eligibleBusiness Administration MajorsBACHELOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONREQUIREMENTS – GENERAL FOR B.S. INBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION1. Completion of CORE Requirements (45-47 credithours as specified below.2. Completion of major course requirements listedbelow (42 credit hours).3. Completion of 18 credit hours in the area ofconcentration.4. Completion of 17-19 credit hours in freeelectives.CORE REQUIREMENTSCommunicating in the World 12 Credit Hours*EN100: <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101: Literature for CompositionCM101: Public SpeakingElectives in Foreign Language, Music, Drama, Creativeor Expository Writing, or Studio Art (Art 101, 103,105, 109,202, 203, 205; Drama 110, 214 [cross listed asCM110, CM214]; English 202, 203, 204; ES; French100-210, 302; MU [applied music and ensemble];Spanish 100-201).The Human Experience 11 Credit HoursLiterature (any 200- or 300-level literature course inEnglish except EN318)Religion (any Religion course)Healthy LifestylesPY100 General PsychologyScientific Experience7-8 Credit HoursLab ScienceAny 100, 200, or 300-level laboratory science course;BI100, CH100, PS100.Contextual Science (3-4 credits) any of the following:BI105, 110, 205, 207, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230,235,310; ES205; MC110, 241, 250, 260.Analysis6 Credit Hours*MA102 Intermediate AlgebraOR* MA111 Pre calculus*MA 201 Intro to Statistical MethodsGlobal Society and its Culture*EC 201 Microeconomics9 Credit HoursElectives in American Culture: Literature, Religion,Political Science or History.Electives in Non-American Culture: ForeignLanguages, World Literature, International Religion,International Political Science, or World History.Total Core Requirements:*A grade of C or better is required.MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS(for all concentrations)45-47 Credit Hours*AC202 Principles of Accounting I*AC203 Principles of Accounting IIAC302 Managerial AccountingBA150 Microcomputer ApplicationsBA200 Business Law IBA212 International BusinessBA325 Business CommunicationsBA430 Business Policy and Strategy*EC202 MacroeconomicsEC300 Finance*MG206 Principles of ManagementMG404 Production and Operations Management*MK204 Principles of MarketingPH300 Business EthicsTOTAL Credit Hours: 42*A grade of C or better is required.45


CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTSINTERNATIONAL BUSINESSCONCENTRATION*EC312 The World Economy & International TradeEC412 International Financial ManagementMK412 International MarketingBA412 Global Business ManagementSix other credits of 300-400 level Business electivesTOTAL Credit Hours: 18*A grade of C or better is required.MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION*MG310 Human Resources ManagementMG314 Small Business ManagementMG344 Management Information SystemsMG400 Organizational BehaviorSix other credits of 300-400 level Business electivesTOTAL Credit Hours: 18*A grade of C or better is required.MARKETING CONCENTRATIONMK306 Consumer BehaviorMK411 Marketing ResearchMK412 International MarketingMK420 Branding, Advertising & IMCSix other credits of 300-400 level Business electivesTOTAL Credit Hours 18TOTAL Credit Hours: 124Proposed Course ScheduleBSBA— Four-Year Plan —First Year:Fall:EN100 (core)CM101 (core)Lab Science (core)MA102 (core)BA100 (recommended)Second Year:Fall:MA201 (core)AC202EC201 (core)MK204PE Activity (core)BA200Third Year:Fall:BA325AC302ConcentrationCORECORESpring:EN101 (core)PY100 (core)BA150MA102ContextualScience (core)Spring:COREAC203EC202COREBA212MG206Spring:EC300ConcentrationPH300Free ElectiveBusiness ElectivePE Activity (core)Fourth Year:Fall:Business ElectiveCOREMG404Free ElectiveConcentrationSpring:BA430ConcentrationFree ElectiveFree ElectiveFree Elective46


MINORSExcept for the minor in Economics which is open to allstudents, minors are intended for non-BusinessAdministration majors only. Pursuit of a minorassumes that the student takes EC201 Principles ofMicroeconomics to fulfill three credits of the corecurriculum in Global Society and Its Culture.MINOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONMINOR Requirements15 Credit HoursAC202 Principles of Accounting I 3BA150 Microcomputer Applications 3BA200 Business Law I 3MG206 Principles of Management 3MK204 Principles of Marketing 3MINOR Electives6 Credit HoursSix additional credits in 300-400 level courses withBA, MG or MK prefixesTOTAL Credit Hours: 21MINOR IN ECONOMICS(Open to business and non-business majors)MINOR Requirements9 Credit HoursEC201 Principles of Microeconomics 3EC202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3EC312 The World Economy and 3International TradeMINOR Electives:9 Credit HoursNine credits from the following courses:EC300 FinanceEC304 Intermediate MicroeconomicsEC305 Intermediate MacroeconomicsEC361 History and Analysis of Economic ThoughtEC420 Money and BankingMINOR IN MANAGEMENTMINOR Requirements9 Credit HoursMG206 Principles of Management 3MG310 Human ResourceManagement 3MG314 Small Business Management 3MINOR Electives6 Credit HoursSix credits from among the following courses:BA310/410 Special Topics in BusinessEC400 Labor Relations and Collective BargainingMG344 Management Information SystemsMG400 Organizational BehaviorMG404 Production and Operations ManagementTOTAL Credit Hours: 15MINOR IN MARKETINGMINOR Requirements9 Credit HoursMK204 Principles of Marketing 3MK411 Marketing Research 3MK412 International Marketing 3MINOR Electives:6 Credit HoursSix credits from among the following courses:BA310/410 Special Topics in BusinessMK306 Consumer BehaviorMK311 E-MarketingMK420 Branding, Advertising and IntegratedMarketing CommunicationsTOTAL Credits: 15TOTAL Credit Hours: 18MINOR IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSMINOR Requirements9 Credit HoursBA212 International Business 3EC312 The World Economy and 3International TradeMG206 Principles of Management 3MINOR Electives6 Credit HoursSix credits from among the following courses:BA310/410 Special Topics in BusinessBA412 Global Business ManagementEC412 International Financial ManagementMK412 International MarketingTOTAL Credit Hours: 1547


EDUCATIONEducation K-8PROGRAMBachelor of Science in Education K-8CONTENT AREASForeign LanguageLanguage ArtsMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesDESCRIPTIONThe Education Department at <strong>Wesley</strong> offers a degreeprogram in elementary/middle school education whichprovides for K-8 certification. Preparation includescourse work in child and young adolescentdevelopment; learning theories; classroommanagement; language arts, mathematics, scienceand social studies curricula. Focus is placed onreflective thinking and action research. The programrequires that each teacher candidate complete one(1) content area in addition to completion of therequired content core for elementary certification.SPECIAL FEATURESNCATE accredited program100% PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II pass ratesProfessional Development School at on-campuscharter school with employment opportunitiesField experience in most education classesREQUIREMENTS1. <strong>College</strong> Core 54 credit hours.2. An official copy of Praxis I (reading, writing, andmath) passing scores for Delaware prior toregistering for 200-level Education courses.3. GPA Requirements: A cumulative GPA of 3.00 isrequired to register for 300-level classes inteacher education program4. Prior to admission to student teaching, teachercandidates must have maintained a cumulativegrade point average of 3.00; have successfullydefended their senior methods portfolio withoverall senior methods grade point average of3.00, received acceptable professionalevaluations from the Education faculty, and providedDepartment of Education with official copyof passing PRAXIS II scores for Delaware Test5. PRAXIS II test number 0014 (minimumrequirement). Passing scores on a PRAXIS II contentexam (if seeking student teaching placementin middle school). PRAXIS II scores must bereceived prior to application for student teaching.6. Valid negative TB test.7. Current Criminal Background Check on file withDepartment.EDUCATION K-8 (B.S.)Upon satisfactory completion of the four-yearprogram in elementary education and uponsubmitting evidence of having achieved a level ofperformance satisfactory to the Delaware StateDepartment of Education, graduates receive the B.S.in Education K-8 and initial certification in elementaryeducation for grades K-8.EDUCATION K-8DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCommunicating in the World*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing 3*EN101 Literature for Composition 3elective For. Lang., Drama, or Speech 3AR AR101, 103, 105, 109, 202, 203, or 205 3The Human ExperienceRE (any religion course) 3EN207 or 208 American Literature 3PE electives 2PY 100 General Psychology 3Scientific ExperienceBI100 Introductory Biology 4PS100 Physical Science 4PS102 Earth Science 4AnalysisMA102 Intermediate Algebra 3MA220 geometry 3MA elective 3Global Society and its CultureHI109 or 110 World Civilizations 3HI103 or 104 United States History 3GE102 World Regional Geography 3Total core 53MAJOR REQUIREMENTSED102 Freshman Seminar 1ED101 The Diverse School 3ED105 Children's Growth, Develop,& Learning 3Take Praxis I before enrolling in thefollowing coursesED207Writing Across the Curr. For PreserviceTch. 3ED290 The Exceptional Child 3Pass Praxis I before enrolling in thefollowingED202 Language and Linguistics 3ED220 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas 3Complete and defend teachercandidacy portfolioAcceptance into teacher candidacyrequired (including GPA of 3.00)ED311 Children's Literature 348


ED321 Assess. & Instruct. Of Child. With Lit. Prob 3ED340 Inquiry-based Learning 3ED303 Curr. Frameworks for Elementary Math 3ED304 Literacy Curr. For the Young Child 3ED341 Classroom-based assessment 3ED454 Integrated Language Arts Methods 3ED455 Integrated Math Methods 3ED456 Integrated Science Methods 3ED457 Integrated Social Studies Methods 3ED458 Effective Teaching Strategies 3ED459 Senior Methods Practicum 2Pass Praxis II (0014) and contentPraxis II for middle school andmaintain GPA 3.00ED480 Student Teaching 12ED493 Reflective Teacher 3Total Major Requirements 69CONTENT AREARequirements for middle school15-18 Credit HoursFOREIGN LANGUAGE9-12 credit hoursMATHEMATICSMA102 Intermediate AlgebraED303 Curricular Frameworks for ElementaryMathematicsED455 Integrated Math MethodsMath Electives9-12 credit hoursLANGUAGE ARTSED312 Critical Analysis of Children‘s LiteratureEN207 or 208 American LiteratureEN209 or 210 World LiteratureED454 Integrated Language Arts MethodsEnglish Electives (200-300) 9-12 credit hoursSOCIAL STUDIESPO231 Intro to American PoliticsEC201 Microeconomics orEC202 MacroeconomicsThree hour elective in 200-level in HistoryED457 Integrated Social Studies MethodsLIFE SCIENCESBI150/151 Biology IBI155/156 Biology IIBI310/311 MicrobiologyElective (contextual science)ED340 Inquiry-Based LearningED456 Integrated Science Methods#Life science concentration requires BI150 instead ofBI100.EARTH/PHYSICAL SCIENCECH150 Chemistry ICH160 Chemistry IIPS105 Space SciencePS200 Intro to PhysicsPS310 GeologyED340 Inquiry-Based LearningED456 Integrated Science Methods*Earth/Physical Science concentration requiresCH150 and PS310 in place of PS100 and PS102Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation:129-131*A grade of C or better is required.Proposed Course ScheduleB.S. in K-8 EducationFirst Year:Fall:ED102EN100PS100HI103MA102ED101Second Year:Fall:Spring:Content Area Elective EN208Content Area Elective PE ActivityMA201GE102PY210ED202a or ED220ED207 or 290HI110ED202a or ED220 ED207 or 290Third Year:Fall:ED341ED303ED304PS102Content Area ElectiveFourth Year:Fall:ED454ED455ED456ED457ED458ED459Spring:EN101MA108BI100REED105PE ActivitySpring:ED311ED321aED340ARContent Area ElectiveSpring:ED480ED49349


MIDDLE/SECONDARY EDUCATIONCONCENTRATION FOR(ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS OR BIOLOGY)MAJORSREQUIREMENTSStudents majoring in Mathematics, English, or Biologywho wish to pursue a middle school/secondarycertification track must meet the followingrequirements:1. For admission to 200 level education courses,official copies of PRAXIS I (reading, writing,mathematics) passing score for Delaware mustbe submitted from ETS to the institution.2. Admission to Teacher CandidacyAdmission to Teacher Candidacy is a condition forenrollment in the ED 400 level methods coursesin the Middle/Secondary concentration.Admission to teacher candidacy requires that thefollowing criteria be met:A grade point average of 3.00Successful defense of a third year teachercandidate portfolioSubmission of a criminal background check.A valid negative TB testWhen admitted to teacher candidacy, students areassigned an education advisor in addition to theirmajor advisor when admitted to teacher candidacy.3. Admission to Student TeachingPrior to placement in student teaching, teachercandidates must have met the followingrequirements:Overall grade point average of 3.00Methods grade point average of 3.00 (ED406, 436, & 434)Submission of official passing PRAXIS IIscores in the secondary or middle schoolcontent area (Delaware cut scores) to theinstitution, prior to submitting an applicationfor student teachingA valid negative TB testSubmission of a student teaching applicationin the semester prior to student teaching(9/1 is deadline for application submissionfor Spring; 2/1 is deadline for applicationsubmission for Fall).4. Graduation with the Minor/ConcentrationSuccessful completion of student teaching atthe ―exemplary‖ level on summative studentteaching evaluations.Submission of an ―exemplary‖ studentteaching portfolioOverall grade point average of 3.00REQUIRED COURSES FOR EDUCATIONED 222 Literacy in the Content Area (7-12)ED 406 Curriculum BuildingED 436 Models of InstructionED 434 Learning TheoryED422 Reflective Practitioner (taken with ED426)ED 426 Student TeachingTOTAL Credit Hours: 27Proposed Course ScheduleMIDDLE/SECONDARY CONCENTRATION:Second Year:Spring(PRAXIS I)ED 222(Application for admission to Teacher Candidacy)Third Year:Summer/FallED 434(PRAXIS II)SpringED406Fourth Year:FallSpringED 436 ED 426(Application for ED422 Student Teaching)50


ENGLISHMAJORBachelor of Arts in EnglishEnglishCONCENTRATIONSLiterary StudiesMiddle/Secondary EducationWritingMINORSEnglishWritingDESCRIPTIONStudents who pursue the Bachelor of Arts degreein English learn to think critically, to writeeffectively, and to appreciate the beauty andpower of language in a variety of contexts(cultural, historical, biographical, political). Thestudy of language and literature serves manystudents as pre-professional training for careers aseducators, editors, journalists, lawyers, politicians,administrators, or business leaders. To prepare fortheir careers, students pursuing the English majorwill elect a concentration in literary studies,secondary education or writing and will have theopportunity to gain valuable experience through aninternship. Students who wish to teach English atthe secondary level may complete certificationrequirements.SPECIAL FEATURESLambda Iota Tau, English Honor SocietyStudy AbroadInternship OpportunityWriting Center TutorInterdisciplinary StudySecondary Education CertificationREQUIREMENTSMAJOR IN ENGLISH (B.A.)CONCENTRATION IN LITERARY STUDIESCORE RequirementsCommunicating in the World 12 Credit Hours*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionElectives in Communication Performance, ForeignLanguage, Music Performance, Drama, Creative,Persuasive or Technical Writing, or Studio ArtThe Human Experience 11 Credit HoursEN205 Survey of British Literature,Old English to 1798ReligionHealthy Lifestyles(Physical Education activity courses)EN207 Survey of American Literature,Colonial to 1865Scientific ExperienceLaboratory ScienceContextual Science7-8 Credit HoursAnalysis7-8 Credit Hours* MA102 or aboveElectives in Applied Analysis (including but notlimited to MA102 or above, Critical Thinking, Logic,or Music Theory)Global Society and its Culture 9 Credit HoursElectives in Economics, Sociology, History, orPolitical ScienceEN208 Survey of American Literature, 1865 to thePresentEN209 Survey of World Literature,Antiquity to 1750MAJOR Requirements16 Credit HoursEN103 Introduction to Literary StudiesEN206 Survey of British Literature,1798 to the PresentEN210 Survey of World Literature,1750 to the PresentEN317 History and Structure of the EnglishLanguageEN400 Literature and TheoryEN435 Shakespeare and His AgeMAJOR Electives18 Credit HoursElectives in literature at the 300 and 400 levelFREE ElectivesFree Electives (300- and 400- level) 18Free Electives (any level) 25-27TOTAL Credit Hours: 124*A grade of C or better is requiredEN202 Expository Writing51


Proposed Course ScheduleB.A. in English, Literary StudiesFirst Year:Fall:EN100EN103MA108REElectiveElectivePESecond Year:Fall:EN207EN205EN202COREElectiveThird YearFall:Spring:EN101Lab ScienceCORECOREElectivePESpring:EN208EN206COREElectiveElectiveSpring:EN209EN210EN317EN300/400 electiveEN300/400 elective EN300/400 elective300/400 elective 300/400 electiveFourth YearFall:EN400EN300/400 electiveEN300/400 elective300/400 electiveSpring:EN435EN300/400elective300-400 elective300-400 elective 300-400 electiveElectiveElectiveMAJOR IN ENGLISH (B.A.)CONCENTRATION IN WRITINGReligionHealthy Lifestyles(Physical Education activity courses)EN207 Survey of American Literature,Colonial to 1865Scientific ExperienceLaboratory ScienceContextual ScienceAnalysis* MA102 or above7-8 Credit Hours7-8 Credit HoursElectives in Applied Analysis (including but notlimited to MA102 or above, Critical Thinking, Logic,or Music Theory)Global Society and its Culture 9 Credit HoursElectives in Economics, Sociology,History, or Political ScienceEN208 Survey of American Literature,1865 to the PresentEN209 Survey of World Literature,Antiquity to 1750Major RequirementsEN103 Introduction to Literary StudiesEN206 Survey of British Literature,1798 to the PresentEN210 Survey of World Literature,1750 to the PresentMAJOR RequirementsEN317 History and Structure of the EnglishLanguageEN318 Technical WritingEN325 Rhetorical Theory and PracticeEN400 Literature and TheoryEN420 InternshipEN435 Shakespeare and His Age18 Credit HoursMAJOR Electives6 Credits6 credits from among the following courses:BA325: Writing for Managers; EN203 or EN204:Creative Writing I or II; EN324: GenderedRhetoricCORE RequirementsCommunicating in the World*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionEN202 Expository WritingEN211 Persuasive WritingThe Human ExperienceEN205 Survey of British Literature,Old English to 179812 Credit Hours11 Credit HoursFREE ElectivesFree Electives (300- and 400- level) 18Free Electives (any level) 25-27Total Credits: 124*A grade of C or better is required.52


Proposed Course ScheduleB.A. in English,Writing ConcentrationFirst Year:Fall:EN100EN103MA108REElectiveElectivePESecond Year:Fall:EN205EN207EN202COREElectiveThird Year:Fall:Spring:EN101Lab ScienceCORECOREElectivePESpring:EN206EN208EN211ElectiveElectiveSpring:EN209EN210EN317EN325Elective300/400 electiveElective300/400 elective300/400 elective Writing electiveFourth Year:Fall:Spring:EN400EN435EN318InternshipWriting elective 300/400 elective300/400 elective 300/400 electiveElectiveElectiveMAJOR IN ENGLISH (B.A.) CONCENTRATIONIN SECONDARY EDUCATIONCORE RequirementsCommunicating in the World 12 Credit Hours*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionEN202 Expository WritingEN203 Creative Writing IThe Human Experience 12 Credit HoursEN205 Survey of British Literature,Old English to 1798ReligionHealthy LifestylesEN207 Survey of American Literature,Colonial to 1865Scientific ExperienceLaboratory ScienceContextual Science7-8 Credit HoursAnalysis6-7 Credit HoursMA102 or aboveElectives in Applied Analysis (including but notlimited to MA102 or above, Critical Thinking, Logic,or Music Theory)Global Society and its Culture 9 Credit HoursElectives in Economics, Sociology,History or Political ScienceEN208 Survey of American Literature,1865 to PresentEN209 Survey of World Literature,Antiquity to 1750MAJOR Requirements37 Credit HoursEN103 Introduction to Literary StudiesEN206 Survey of British Literature,1798 to PresentEN210 Survey of World Literature1750 to PresentEN317 History and Structure of the EnglishLanguageEN320 Adolescent LiteratureEN325 Rhetorical Theory and PracticeEN400 Literature and TheoryEN435 Shakespeare and His AgeHU222 World MythologyMAJOR ElectivesEnglish 300-400 level electivesEDUCATION CONCENTRATIONRequirementsED222 Literacy in the Content AreaED406 Curriculum BuildingED422 Reflective PractitionerED426 Student TeachingED434 Learning TheoryED436 Models of InstructionFREE Electives (any Level)12 Credit Hours27 Credit Hours12 Credit HoursTOTAL Credit Hours: 124*A grade of C or better is required.53


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FORSECONDARY EDUCATION CONCENTRATIONStudents majoring in English who wish to pursue asecondary certification concentration must meetthe following requirements:1. For admission to 200 level education courses,official copies of PRAXIS I (reading, writing,mathematics) passing score for Delawaremust be submitted from ETS to the institution.2. Admission to Teacher CandidacyAdmission to Teacher Candidacy is a conditionfor enrollment in the ED 400 level methodscourses in the Middle/Secondaryconcentration.Admission to teacher candidacy requires that thefollowing criteria be met:a grade point average of 3.00successful defense of a third year teachercandidate portfoliosubmission of a criminal backgroundcheck.a valid negative TB testTeacher candidates be assigned an educationadvisor in addition to their major advisor whenadmitted to teacher candidacy.3. Admission to Student TeachingPrior to placement in student teaching,teacher candidates must have met thefollowing requirements:overall grade point average of 3.00methods grade point average of 3.00(ED 406, 436, & 434)submission of official passing PRAXIS IIscores in the secondary mathematicscontent area (Delaware cut scores) to theinstitution, prior to submitting anapplication for student teachinga valid negative TB testsubmission of a student teachingapplication in the semester prior tostudent teaching (9/1 is deadline forapplication submission for Spring; 2/1 isdeadline for application submission forFall).4. Graduation with the ConcentrationSuccessful completion of student teachingat the ―exemplary‖ level on summativestudent teaching evaluations.Submission of an ―exemplary‖ studentteaching portfolioOverall grade point average of 3.00Proposed Course ScheduleB.A. in English, Secondary EducationFirst Year:Fall:EN100EN103RECOREMAPESecond Year:Fall:EN202EN205EN207ElectiveCOREThird Year:Fall:EN209EN317EN320ED434EN300/400 electiveFourth Year:Fall:EN300/400EN300/400 electiveEN400ED436electiveSpring:EN101Lab ScienceCOREElectiveElectivePESpring:EN203EN206EN208HU222ED222Spring:EN210EN325EN300/400 ElectiveEN435ED406Spring:ED426ED422MINOR IN ENGLISHEN 205- 206 Survey of British Literature orEN207-208 Survey of American Literature6 Credit HoursNine additional credits in English,at least six of which must be 300-400 level9 Credit HoursTOTAL Credit Hours: 1554


MINOR IN WRITINGEN202 or EN211EN317 or EN3253 credits3 creditsNine additional credits in English,at least six of which must be 300-400 level fromamong the following list of courses or othercourses as approved by the Chair of theDepartment of Literature and Languages:EN202 Expository WritingEN211 Persuasive WritingEN317 History and Structure of the EnglishLanguageEN318 Technical WritingEN324 Gendered RhetoricEN325 Rhetorical Theory and PracticeEN420 InternshipME210 Writing for the MediaME250 JournalismME450 ScriptwritingME470 Special Topics: Freelance WritingBA325A Business CommunicationsNOTE: EN100 and EN101 do not count for theWriting Minor, although these courses do serve asprerequisites for many of the courses listed above.The Writing Minor is restricted to non-Englishmajors.Total Credits: 1555


ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESMAJORBachelor of Science in Environmental StudiesEnvironmental StudiesREQUIREMENTSENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESCONCENTRATIONSEnvironmental ScienceEnvironmental PolicyMINORSEnvironmental ScienceEnvironmental PolicyDESCRIPTIONThe Environmental Studies (ES) program isinterdisciplinary and designed to prepare students fora wide range of careers with government, consultingcompanies, research organizations, universities, publicschools, industry, or for graduate studies. Facultyemphasize a learn-by-doing approach toenvironmental problem solving. The program offerstwo concentrations of study:1) environmental science and 2) environmental policy.All ES majors complete one semester of generalbiology, one semester of general chemistry, andenvironmental science courses in policy, internship,and geographic information systems. Studentsselecting the environmental science option completeadditional course work in biology, chemistry, andenvironmental science. Students selecting theenvironmental policy option usually minor in eitherpolitical science or economics to round out theirprogram of study. The capstone course for allstudents is the senior project.Students work with state-of-the-art field and researchequipment and are exposed to techniques andmethods used by scientists to study the complexitiesof the human-environment system.SPECIAL FEATURES• Required internship• National Science Foundation funded undergraduateresearch• BS/MS 5-year degree• Study abroadCORE Requirements:46 credit hoursCommunicating in the World 12 Credit Hours*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionCommunication PerformanceElectives in Foreign Language, MusicPerformance, Drama, Creative orExpository Writing or Studio ArtThe Human Experience 11 Credit HoursLiteratureReligionHealthy Lifestyles (two PE activity course)Electives in Art Appreciation, MusicAppreciation, Literature, Media Aesthetics,Psychology, Philosophy, or Religion*Scientific Experience 7-8 Credit HoursBI100 Introductory Biology or BI150 BiologyES209 Environmental Science*Analysis7 Credit Hours*MA111 Precalculus IORMA211 Calculus I 4*MA201 Introduction to Statistical Methods 3Global Society and its Culture 9 Credit HoursEC201 MicroeconomicsElectives in American Culture:Literature, Religion, Political Science,or HistoryElectives in Non-American Culture:Foreign Language, World Literature,International Religion, InternationalPolitical Science or World History*MAJOR Requirements - EnvironmentalScience and Environmental PolicyConcentrations24-25 Credit HoursBI350 EcologyES200 Seminar on the EnvironmentES400 Environmental PolicyES406 Research MethodsES407 Experimental and Project ResearchES420 Geographic Information SystemsES480 Environmental Science InternshipMA112 Precalculus II or MA212 CalculusPS310 Geology or ES304 Introductory Soils56


*ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY CONCENTRATIONREQUIREMENTS51-52 Credit HoursCH100 Introductory ChemistryEC202 MacroeconomicsEC312 The World Economy and TradePO345 Issues to Comparative PoliticsPO350 World OrderPO360 Public Administration: Local, State and FederalMA205 Applied StatisticsSO305 Contemporary Global Social IssueGE102 World Regional GeographyPL408 Environmental Law*A grade of C or better is requiredDeclared Minor (9 additional credit hours) in PoliticalScience or Economics recommended. 9Other minors may require additional credit hoursabove 126Major Electives** 11-12Elective 4**Number of elective credits is determined bywhether a student completes PS310 or ES304*ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCECONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS55 Credit HoursBI155 Biology IIBI310 MicrobiologyBI355 LimnologyCH150 Chemistry ICH160 Chemistry IICH200 Organic ICH210 Organic IICH310 Analytical ChemistryES300 Air ResourcesPS240 Physics IPS250 Physics II*CONCENTRATION Electives12 Credit HoursTwelve credits from the following coursesBI355 LimnologyBI340 GeneticsBI361 Invertebrate ZoologyBI435 Environmental MicrobiologyCH326 BiochemistryES300 Air ResourcesES325 Special TopicsES405 Environmental BioremediationES412 Hazard Assessment andManagementES415 Liquid & Solid Waste TechnologyES445 Current Topics in EnvironmentalSciences: Soils and Water ResourcesMA205 Applied StatisticsMC250 Wetlands EcologyMC260 Marine EcologyMC320 Marine MicrobiologyMC331 Chemical OceanographyMC352 Modeling Applications in theEnvironment and Biological SciencesMC362 Marine GeologyMC431 Ecology of Marine PlanktonMC433 Advanced Methods in Coastal EcologyMC451 Coastal Environmental OceanographyMC464 Biological OceanographyMC490 Marine AquacultureMC491 Coral Reef EcologyPL408 Environmental LawPS310 GeologyPS410 Hazardous Materials ManagementTOTAL Credit Hours: 126*A grade of C or better is required.* Student must pass MA108 (with a C or bettergrade) or pass the MA108 challenge exam.57


Proposed Course ScheduleB.S. in Environmental StudiesEnvironmental Science ConcentrationFirst Year:Fall:EN100Spring:EN101MA111 or MA211 BI 150CH150ES200Core electivePESecond Year:Fall:MA112 or MA212CH200ES209Spring:BI 155 CH 160CH 210 PS 250PS 240 MA 201Core electivePE2 Core ElectivesProposed Course ScheduleB.S. in Environmental StudiesEnvironmental Policy ConcentrationFirst Year:Fall:EN100Spring:EN101MA111 or MA211 BI 100CH100ES200MA112 or MA212ES209Core elective PO 231PESecond Year:Fall:MA201EC201PO345PO3502 Core Electives PESpring:EC202MA206Minor ElectiveCore ElectiveThird Year:Fall:Spring:BI 310 BI 350ES 304 ES 420ES 300 BI 355Major elective CH 310Core electiveMajor electiveSummer InternshipThird Year:Fall:PO360ES304Major electiveCore electiveMajor electiveSpring:PO/EC electiveES420BI355Minor electiveSummer InternshipFourth Year:Fall:Spring:ES 406 ES 407Major electives ES 4002 Core electives PL 408Core electiveFourth Year:Fall:ES406Major electiveMinor electiveSpring:ES407ES400PL4082 Core electives Major electiveCore electiveMINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE19 Credit HoursES205 Intro to Environmental Scienceor ES209 Environmental SciencesES304 Introductory Soil ScienceES400 Environmental PolicyES420 Principles of Geographic Information SystemsAny 300 or 400 level courses in EnvironmentalStudiesMINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY19 Credit HoursES205 Intro to Environmental Science orES209 Environmental SciencesPS102 Earth ScienceMA201 StatisticsES400 Environmental PolicyES420 Principles of Geographic Information SystemsAny 300 or 400 level course in Environmental Studies58


HISTORYHistoryPROGRAMBachelor of Arts in HistoryMINORHistoryDESCRIPTIONThe B.A. degree in History encompasses WorldHistory, American History and American Studies andAmerican Material Culture. In addition to a variety ofcourses in those three areas, the program offersinterdisciplinary courses that reflect recent scholarshipin social and cultural history and material culture.Internships are offered with the Delaware Division ofHistorical and Cultural Affairs, Dover Air Force BaseMuseum, local historical societies, John DickinsonPlantation and Biggs Museum of American Art.Graduates with degrees in History are well preparedto enter graduate programs in law, business, andinternational relations in addition to further study inhistory. They are in demand not only as teachers, butalso as historic site surveyors, historic archaeologists,museum guides and administrators, and archivists. Astudent in this program may choose to minor ineducation, where the student teaching requirementmay serve as a substitute for the internshiprequirement.SPECIAL FEATURESInternships at local museums, historic sites, andhistorical agenciesPartnership with Barratt‘s Chapel MuseumTravel courses to Ireland, Italy, California, NewMexicoHISTORY REQUIREMENTSCORE RequirementsCommunicating in the World 12 Credit Hours*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionElectives in Communication Performance,Foreign Language, Music Performance,Drama, Creative or Expository Writing, or Studio ArtThe Human Experience 11 Credit HoursLiteratureReligionHealthy Lifestyles(Two Physical Education activity courses)Scientific ExperienceLaboratory ScienceContextual Science7-8 Credit HoursAnalysis6-7 Credit Hours*MA102 or higherElectives in Applied Analysis (including but not limitedto Calculus, Statistics, Critical Thinking, Logic or MusicTheory)Global Society and its Culture 12 Credit HoursElectives in Economics, Sociology,History or Political ScienceHI103 United States History I orHI104 United States History IIHI109 World Civilizations I orHI110 World Civilizations IIMAJOR Requirements12 Credit HoursHI241 Seminar on Historical ProfessionsHI342 Historical Professions InternshipHI355 Documenting HistoryHI450 Senior SeminarMAJOR ElectivesUS History15 Credit HoursNine credits from any of the following courses (threecredits must be 200-level or higher, and six creditsmust be 300-level or higher):Special Topics in United States Social andCultural HistorySpecial Topics in United States Political HistoryHI423 Colonial America & the RevolutionHI424 Nineteenth-Century AmericaHI427 Twentieth-Century AmericaII. Material Cultural/American Studies:Six credits from any of the following courses:Special Topic: U.S. Social & Cultural HistoryHI200 Material World of Colonial America& the Young RepublicHI201 Material World of Victorian AmericaHI203 The 1960s: Culture in ConflictHI204 The American Family & Its HomeHI220 African American HistoryAny American Studies Course (AM) may be used tofulfill this requirement.World Civilizations:Nine credits from the following courses(six credits must be 300-level or higher; threecredits must be selected from HI212, HI213,HI214, HI219, HI221, HI222):Special Topics in World CivilizationSpecial Topics in European HistoryHI212 Russian HistoryHI213 European HistoryHI214 Asian HistoryHI219 Latin American History59


HI221 African HistoryHI222 Middle Eastern HistoryHI415 Ancient History of the WorldHI416 World History 500-1500HI417 World History 1500-1815HI418 World History 1815-PresentFREE Electives (300- and 400-level)18 Credit HoursFREE Electives23-25 Credit HoursTOTAL Credit Hours: 124*A grade of C or better required.Any 200-level History course may be taken at the300-level.Students must attain a grade of C or higher in allHistory and American Studies courses used to fulfillmajor requirements.Proposed Course ScheduleB.A. in HistoryFirst Year:Fall:EN100HI103BI105MA108PE ActivitySecond Year:Fall:COREHI109HI241Third Year:Spring:EN101PS100HI104MU103PE ActivitySpring:COREHI110HI203Fall:Spring:CORECORE300-400 Elective 300-400 ElectiveHI214HI204HI415HI416HI423HI424Fourth Year:Fall:Spring:CORECORE300-400 Elective 300-400 ElectiveHI342HI450HI427HI47060


HONORS PROGRAMHonors ProgramDESCRIPTIONThe Honors Program is designed for students withhigh academic ability and aspiration. The HonorsProgram brings together outstanding students andfaculty in courses created specifically for the Program.The courses are designed to provide enrichedacademic experiences consistent with students‘academic abilities and interests.SPECIAL FEATURESStudents admitted to the honors program may receivethe following benefits:Presidential Scholarship each semesterOther college scholarships based on anevaluation of merit and needHonors housing on campusTravel support for professional conferencesPriority registration for honors coursesSpecial recognition on transcripts anddiploma and at graduationHonors courses designated on transcripts.REQUIREMENTSStudents may enter the honors program uponadmission to <strong>Wesley</strong> or at any point prior tocompleting 45 credits (i.e. before the end of theirthird semester). Students seeking entry to theprogram after that point in their academic careers areunlikely to be able to complete the 21 credit hourrequirement for graduation with an honorsdesignation. Transfer students will face the samecredit limit. All students with a <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> GPA of3.2 are entitled (and encouraged) to enroll for honorscourses without participating in the program.Criteria for Application: Students may apply foradmission to the honors program by satisfying one ofthe four requirements below in addition to providingthree letters of recommendation (at least two fromteachers or professors) and an application letterdetailing the student‘s reasons for applying to thehonors program. For entering first year students,letters of recommendation to the honors program canalso serve as letters of recommendation for generaladmission to the <strong>College</strong>. The Honors ProgramCommittee will review all applications for admission tothe program. The four entry routes to the HonorsProgram are:1. Entering first year students with a minimumhigh school GPA of 3.5 and a minimumcomposite pre-2005 SAT score of 1100,post-2005 SAT score of 1600, or ACT scoreof 26.2. Enrolled students at <strong>Wesley</strong> with up to 45college credits and a college GPA of 3.3.3. Transfer students with up to 45 transfercredits and a college GPA of 3.3.4. International students entering withminimum TOEFL score of 617 (computerbasedtest: 260) who have completed aminimum of 15 credits at <strong>Wesley</strong> with a<strong>Wesley</strong> GPA of 3.3. International studentswho are eligible to enroll at <strong>Wesley</strong> withoutthe TOEFL requirement must satisfy one ofthe requirements 1-3 above.Criteria for Continuation in the Program:To maintain eligibility in the honors program, studentsare required to achieve a minimum 3.3 cumulativeGPA. Students may retain their honor program statusfor one semester only following the semester in whichthe cumulative GPA falls below 3.3 in order to restorehis or her GPA. Failure to maintain a cumulative GPAof 3.3, after the one semester will result in a loss ofhonor program status until a 3.3 GPA is obtained. Toregain honor status a student should submit a letterrequesting re-instatement to the Honors ProgramCommittee. The Honors Program Committee willmonitor student eligibility for participation.CURRICULUMA specific interdisciplinary seminar is required eachsemester for the first two years of the HonorsProgram. These courses are listed below. In addition,Honors EN 101 is required for the first semester forfirst year students. This requirement is waived forenrolled or transfer students who have successfullycompleted EN 101 or its equivalent.A. REQUIRED INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINARSHN 101: The Nature of RealityHN 102: The Nature of KnowledgeHN 201: The Good LifeHN 202: The Social GoodB. JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARCOURSE REQUIREMENTSAfter completion of the four required seminars,honors students must complete two courses designedto facilitate the completion of a required HonorsSenior thesis.These courses are HN 300, which should be taken inthe Junior year, and HN 400, which must be taken inthe Senior year.HN 300: The Research ProcessHN 400: Honors Senior Thesis61


INTERNATIONAL STUDIESInternational StudiesPROGRAMBachelor of Arts in International StudiesDESCRIPTIONStudents who earn the Bachelor of Arts degree inInternational Studies will secure a broad liberaleducation with a focus on the cultures of the world.This should enable them to understand anotherculture well enough to ―fit in‖ and move comfortablywithin it. This demands of the student that he or shelearn the language, the currency, and the political andeconomic conditions of the culture chosen forconcentration. In addition, the student will becomethoroughly familiar with its history, music, art,literature and religion. The skills acquired in theInternational Studies major open doors to careers ininternational business settings, government service,and public relations.SPECIAL FEATURES• Study abroadInternship opportunitiesBACHELOR OF ARTS ININTERNATIONAL STUDIES (B.A.)CORE RequirementCommunicating in the World 12 Credit Hours*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionElectives in Communication Performance,Foreign Language, Music Performance,Drama, Creative or Expository Writing orStudio ArtThe Human Experience 11 Credit HoursLiteratureRE106 World ReligionsHealthy Lifestyles (two Physical Education activitycourses)Electives in Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation,Literature, Media Aesthetics, Psychology, Philosophyor ReligionScientific ExperienceLaboratory ScienceContextual Science7-8 Credit HoursGlobal Society and its Culture 9 Credit HoursElective in Economics, Sociology, History,or Political ScienceElective in American Culture: Literature,Religion, Political Science, or HistoryElective in Non-American Culture:Foreign Language, World Literature,International Religion, International PoliticalScience or World HistoryMajor Requirements 45 Credit HoursEC202 Principles of MacroeconomicsIS200 Introduction to the Comparison of CulturesIS300 Interdisciplinary Special Topics CourseIS400 Senior Seminar in International StudiesPO251 Introduction to International RelationsPO/EC351 Politics of International TradeGE102 World GeographySix credits in English chosen from amongthe following:EN209 Survey World Literature I,Antiquity to 1750EN210 Survey World Literature II,1750 to the PresentEN375 Contemporary World LiteratureSix credits in History chosen from amongthe following:HI109, 110 World Civilizations I and IIHI212/312 Russian HistoryHI213/313 European HistoryHI214/314 Asian HistoryHI219/319 Latin American HistoryHI221/321 African HistoryHI222/322 Middle East HistoryHI240/340 African, Asian, and MiddleEastern WomenHI315 Ancient History of the WorldHI316 World History 500-1500HI317 World History 1500-1815HI318 World History 1815 to PresentLanguage Competency Requirement: one year(6 credits beyond the intermediate level (beyond201)(Language credits can be used to fulfill―Communicating in the World‖ requirements.)Analysis6-7 Credit Hours*MA102 or higherElective from the following:(including but not limited to Calculus, Statistics,Critical Thinking, Logic, or Music Theory)62


Study Abroad: a minimum of one semester/summerearning 15 credit hours, or 12 credit hours and HU250(Study Abroad credits are not in addition to otherrequirements. They can be used to fulfill core andmajor requirements or used as free electives.)MAJOR Electives 12 Credit HoursAt least six credit hours above the 200-level, chosenfrom among the following courses:EN205 Survey of British Literature,Old English to 1798EN206 Survey of British Literature,1798 to the PresentEN335 History of DramaEN375 Contemporary World LiteratureGE200 Geography of Europe, Asia, and AustraliaGE220 Geography of Africa and the Middle EastGE230 Geography of the AmericasHI212/312 Russian HistoryHI213/313 European HistoryHI214/314 Asian HistoryHI219/319 Latin American HistoryHI221/321 African HistoryHI222/322 Middle East HistoryHI240/340 African, Asian, and Middle EasternWomenHI315 Ancient History of the WorldHI316 World History 500-1500HI317 World History 1500-1815HI318 World History 1815 to PresentPO241 Introduction to Comparative PoliticsPO340 Politics of Developing AreasPO343 European PoliticsPO345 Issues in Comparative PoliticsPO350 World OrderPO351 Politics of International TradePO353 Model United NationsRE201 Eastern Religious TraditionsRE202 Western Religious TraditionsFREE Electives11-13 Credit HoursTotal Credit Hours: 124*A grade of C or better required.Students must earn a grade of C or higher in allcourses that fulfill requirements or electives for themajor.Proposed Course ScheduleB.A. in International StudiesFirst Year:Fall:Spring:IS 200 EN 101EN 100 EC 202HI 109 PO 251GE 102 MA 108LanguageLanguageSecond Year:Fall: Spring:IS 300 RE 104EN 205 BI 105HI 212 AR 101PS 100LanguagePEThird Year:Fall:PO 231HI 222GE 200PH 100LanguageFourth Year:Fall:PELanguageSpring:Study Abroad (15 credits)Spring:PO 241 IS 400PO 350EC 312HI 316LanguageLanguageElectiveElectiveElective63


LEGAL STUDIESLegal StudiesPROGRAMBachelor of Science Degree in Legal StudiesCERTIFICATEPost-Baccalaureate Certificate in Legal StudiesDESCRIPTIONThe Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studiesprovides the theoretical and ethical concepts andpractical skills required for a career as Paralegal andthose students planning to attend law school with abroad experience in the liberal arts as well as legaltheory and practical legal skills. In addition, theprogram provides an education for those studentswho seek knowledge and experience in the law.Graduates work in many areas of the legal fieldincluding: private law firms, public and privatecorporations and government agencies. Paralegals arenot attorneys and are not permitted to practice law orto give legal advice to the public except as permittedby law. Paralegals are required to work under thesupervision of an attorney. The Legal Studiesprogram at <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> is approved by theAmerican Bar Association. Academically, theBachelor‘s of Science degree in Legal Studies providesgraduates with a firm foundation for continuing theireducation in the legal field and other related fields.MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVESThe <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> Legal Studies program providesLegal Studies majors with an education and learningexperiences that will prepare them to function asparalegals. Further, the program gives thosestudents planning to attend law school a broadexperience in substantive law courses as well ascritical thinking, communication and theoretical andpractical legal skills. In addition, the program is builton a comprehensive liberal arts education that blendsprofessional skills and legal theories and provides abasic foundation in the law to those students whowant to gain fundamental knowledge of the legalprofession. To achieve the educational mission, theprogram provides the study and exchange of ideasand for the acquisition of professional skills so thatstudents think and communicate with greaterawareness of themselves and others, gain valuableprofessional skills and develop resources for futureopportunities not only in the law but also, in alliedfields.Students who graduate from the Legal Studiesprogram, will be able to:Demonstrate proficiency in legal research andwritingGather information electronically including use ofLexis – NexisRead and analyze casesDemonstrate competency in investigating client‘scasesDemonstrate competency in interviewingwitnessesDraft pleadings and other civil litigationdocumentsManage trial preparation and litigation supportPrepare wills, demonstrate competency indrafting trusts and various estate and probatedocumentsDraft contracts and real estate documentsDemonstrate competency in oral argumentDemonstrate proficiency in drafting trial briefsand appellate briefsSPECIAL FEATURESABA ApprovedInternshipsLegal SocietyLEX Chapter (Honor Society – certain criteriamust be met for eligibility)Legal Studies LibraryLEXIS-NEXIS DatabasePre-Law advisor and pre-law activitiesCLA course and site for the CLA ExamBACHELOR REQUIREMENTS1. 2.3 GPA required for admission to the program.2. Portfolio of Student Work – Student will beunable to graduate without a completed portfolioapproved by the Chair.3. All town meetings must be attended.4. All scheduled field trips that are required inconnection with a course are mandatory.5. Degree Requirements listed below.6. CORE Requirements: 45-46 credit hours.7. Major Requirements: 33 credits8. Required major electives: 21 credits9. Free Electives: 24-25 credits10. Internships are not required but stronglyencouraged11. Internships require a 3.0 GPA12. All Legal Methods courses require a ―C‖ or betterbefore advancing in the sequence.13. All major requirements and Legal Electivesrequire a ―C‖ or better.14. CORE requirements with * require a ―C‖ or betterfor the Legal Studies degree15. All Legal Specialty transfer credits must becompleted with a ―C‖ or better to transfer to theLegal Studies <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> degree.64


TRANSFER CREDITSLegal Specialty transfer credits are evaluated on acase by case basis by the Legal Studies DepartmentChair in consultation with the Registrar of the <strong>College</strong>.The Registrar is the final authority in all transfermatters. The evaluation shall include a review of thetransferring institution‘s catalog concerning LegalSpecialty courses, course descriptions, course level,number of credit hours and course syllabi. In addition,this evaluation may include a consultation with theinstructor and the Department Chair of thetransferring institution. The following are basicrequirements for transfer credits:NO CLEP tests (<strong>College</strong> Level Exam Program),challenge exams or DANTES tests are acceptedas transfer credits for Legal Specialty coursesNot more than two legal specialty courses maybe permitted to be transferred under LegalStudies Electives depending on coursedescription, course level, and adaptability to theprogram at the discretion of the chair and theregistrar.Not more than two legal specialty courses maybe permitted to be transferred under LegalStudies Requirements depending on coursedescription, course level, and adaptability to theprogram at the discretion of the chair and theregistrar.Some legal specialty courses may be transferredas a ―course of merit‖, which is a course that the<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> program does not currently offerbut the course is worthy to meet an elective ormajor requirement.Introduction to Law may not be accepted fortransfer credit because of the unique nature ofthe course and its contents.Legal Research and Writing courses are carefullyscrutinized and only Legal Research and Writing Icourses may be transferred into the legalmethods sequence.CORE Requirements45-47 Credit HoursCommunicating in the World 12 Credit Hours*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing (Program requirement)*EN101 Literature for Composition(Program requirement)Any of the following two courses:AR Art 101, 103, 105, 109, 202, 203, 205*CM Speech 101, 201 (Program Requirement)DR 110, 214EN 202, 203, 204ESFR 100-201, 302MU (applied music and ensemble)SP 100-201The Human Experience 11 Credit HoursLiterature (any 200- or 300-level literaturecourse in English [except EN318], Frenchor Spanish)Religion (any Religion course)Healthy Lifestyles (two PE activity courses)Any one of the following courses:AR 100, 215DR 213, 215EN 205-210FR 300, 301HU 250ME 130MU 100, 200PH 100, 150, 250, 301, 310PY 100, 200, 204, 210, 232, 301RE (any Religion course)SP 300, 301Scientific Literacy7-8 Credit HoursLaboratory Science (any 100-, 200- or300-level laboratory science course)Contextual Science; any one ofthe following courses:BI 105, 205, 207, 210, 215, 220, 225,230, 235, 310ES205MC 110, 241, 250, 260Analysis6-7 Credit Hours*MA 102 or higher(Program requirement)Applied Analysis any one of the followingcourses:MA 102 or aboveMU 103, 104PH 200, 260PY 222Global Society and Its Culture 9 Credit HoursAny one of the following courses:EC 201HI100-, 200- or 300-level History coursePO 100-, 200- or 300-level Political Science courseSO 100, 201, 301American Culture; any one of the followingcourses:AM 200EN 207, 208, 353, 355, 357, 440MU 200RE 200PO 231, 323, 360, 373, 374, 377HI 103, 104, 200-204, 220, 323, 324, 32765


Non-American Culture; any one of the followingcourses:EN 209, 210, 375FR (any 200- or 300-level course)HU 251IS 200MU 208, 209RE 106, 201, 202SP 200, 201, 300, 301PO 241, 251, 340, 343, 345, 350, 351HI 109, 110, 212-214, 219, 221, 222GE (any 100- or 200-level course)* Grade of C or better required.MAJOR Requirements33 Credit HoursLS 101 Introduction to LawLS 200/LS210 Legal Research andWriting I/LabLS 201 Domestic RelationsLS 202 Civil LitigationLS 203 Tort LawLS 204 The Law of Estate Administration,Probate & TrustsLS 206 Law of ContractsLS 300 Legal Research and Writing IILS 306 Property LawLS 400 Legal Research Seminar – WACLS 407 EvidencePROGRAM ElectivesSeven courses from the following:21 Credit HoursAC 311 Federal TaxationBA 150 Microcomputer ApplicationsLS 104 Criminal LawLS 209 Law of Business OrganizationsLS 211 Criminal ProcedureLS 305 Commercial LawLS 312 Interviewing & InvestigationLS 402 Independent Study(WAC Course)LS 403 BankruptcyLS 405 Special Topics – WAC – One SpecialTopics Course must be taken as part of LSelectivesLS 408 Environmental LawLS 450 InternshipsProposed Course ScheduleLEGAL STUDIESFirst Year:Fall:EN100CM120 or CM101Spring:LS 200/210 LabEN101CORE MA 108RECORELS 101 LS 202PESecond YearFall:Spring:CORE…6 creditsCORE…9 creditsLS 300 LS 400COREFree Elective…6 creditsLS ElectiveThird YearFall:Spring:LS 201 LS 204LS 206LS ElectiveCORE…9 Credits LS 306PEFourth YearFall:LS 203Free Elective…6 creditsLS ElectiveFree Elective…6 creditsSpring:LS ElectiveLS ElectiveLS Elective LS 407Free Elective…6 creditsFREE Electives24-25 Credit HoursTOTAL Credit Hours: 124Upon satisfactory completion of all of therequirements for the four-year program in LegalStudies, the student shall receive a Bachelor ofScience in Legal Studies and shall be eligible to takethe Certified Legal Assistant Examination.66


LEGAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE(POST BACCALAUREATE)The Certificate in Legal Studies is designed for theindividual who desires a basic knowledge of LegalStudies and who holds a bachelor degree in anotherfield. All transfer credits must be completed with a ―C‖or better. The Certificate courses taken under LegalStudies must be completed with a ―C‖ or better toearn Certificate credit. Only one (1) 3 credit LegalSpecialty course or legal elective may be transferredfrom another institution for the Legal StudiesCertificate.CERTIFICATE Requirements 18 Credit HoursLS 101 Introduction to LawLS 200/210 Lab Legal Research and Writing ILS 201 Domestic RelationsLS 202 Civil LitigationLS 204 The Law of Estate Administration,Probate & TrustsLS 306 Property LawCERTIFICATE Electives 9 Credit Hours3 credits at the 200 level; 3 credits at the 300 level;and 3 Credits from the 400 level.Internships for credit are not permitted to be taken byCertificate students until the last semester of thecourse work.LS 203 Tort LawLS 206 ContractsLS 209 Law of Business OrganizationsLS 300 Legal Research and Writing II & EthicsLS 305 Commercial LawLS 312 Interviewing & InvestigationLS 400 Legal Research SeminarLS 402-Independent Study – WAC CourseLS 403 BankruptcyLS 405 Special Topics – WAC CourseLS 408 Environmental LawProposed Course ScheduleFIRST YEARFALLLS 101-Introduction to Law-no pre-req requiredA 200 level course, if needed in the fallLS 202-Civil Litigation-No pre-req required LS 101suggestedSPRINGLS 200-Legal Research and Writing I and Labpre-req-LS 101A 200 level course if needed, pre-reqs depending oncourse selectedFALLLS 201-Domestic Relations –pre reqs LS 101 and LS200 and LabLS 204 Estate and Probate-pre – reqs- LS 101 and LS200SPRINGLS 306-Property Law-pre-reqs-LS 101 and LS 200 andLabA 300 level course, pre-reqs depending on courseselectedA 400 level course, pre-reqs depending on courseselectedNOTE: The time for completion of theCertificate may vary because classes may betaken in the summer or some courses may betaken at night. In addition, all pre-reqs. mustbe taken depending on the course selection.Total credits for the Post - BaccalaureateCertificate27 credits67


LIBERAL STUDIESLiberal StudiesPROGRAMSAssociate of Arts in Liberal StudiesBachelor of Arts in Liberal StudiesDESCRIPTIONThe degree programs in Liberal Studies are designedfor students who want maximum flexibility in planningtheir academic program and who want to explore avariety of disciplines without the in-depth requirementof a single major area. Students who elect to pursuea liberal studies degree at the baccalaureate levelchoose three of fourteen liberal arts disciplines(biology, communications, economics, English,environmental science, French, history, mathematics,media arts, philosophy, political science, psychology,religion, Spanish) and complete twelve upper-levelcredits in each of them. This degree provides pre-professionaltraining for careers in law or medicine. Italso prepares students for careers in education,politics, administration, business, law enforcement, orpublic relations.MAJOR IN LIBERAL STUDIES (B.A.)CORE RequirementsCommunicating in the World9 Credit Hours*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionElectives in Communication Performance,Foreign Language, Music Performance,Drama, Creative, Expository or Persuasive Writing,or Studio ArtThe Human Experience 11 Credit HoursLiteratureReligionHealthy Lifestyles (Physical Education activity courses)Global Society and its Culture 9 Credit HoursElectives in Economics, Sociology, History,or Political ScienceElectives in American Culture:Literature, Religion, Political Science, History, orHumanitiesElectives in Non-American Culture: Foreign Language,Humanities, World Literature, International Religion,International Political Science, or World HistoryMAJOR Requirements Humanities7 Credit HoursHU100 Introduction to the HumanitiesHU300 Humanities SeminarHU400 Humanities SeminarDiscipline requirements36 Credit HoursTwelve credits at 300- and 400-level in each of threeof the following disciplines: Biology, Communications,Economics, English, Environmental Science, French,History, Mathematics, Media Arts, Philosophy, PoliticalScience, Psychology, Religion, SpanishFREE Electives (200-level or higher) 12 Credit HoursFREE Electives (any level)22-24 Credit HoursTOTAL Credit Hours: 124*A grade of C or better is required.Students must earn a grade of C or higher in allcourses that fulfill requirements or electives for themajor.Electives in Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation,Literature, Media Aesthetics, Psychology, Philosophyor ReligionScientific ExperienceLaboratory ScienceContextual Science7-8 Credit HoursAnalysis6-7 Credit Hours* MA102 or aboveElective in Applied Analysis(including but not limited to MA102 or above,Critical Thinking, Logic, or Music Theory)68


Proposed Course ScheduleB.A. in Liberal StudiesFirst Year:Fall:EN100HU100Lab ScienceRECOREElectiveSecond Year:Fall:LiteratureCOREElectiveElectiveElective - 1 creditThird Year:Fall:Spring:EN101MATHCORECOREElectivePESpring:Spring:CORECOREElectiveElectiveElectiveElective (concentration 1) Elective (concentration 1)Elective (concentration 2) Elective (concentration 2)Elective (concentration 3) Elective (concentration 3)200/400 elective 200/400 elective200/400 elective ElectivePEFourth Year:Fall:HU300Spring:HU400Elective (concentration 1) Elective (concentration 1)Elective (concentration 2) Elective (concentration 2)Elective (concentration 3) Elective (concentration 3)200/400 elective Elective200/400 electiveASSOCIATE DEGREE INLIBERAL STUDIESCORE RequirementsCommunicating in the World 12 Credit Hours*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionAny of the following two courses:AR Art 101, 103, 105, 109, 202, 203, 205CM Speech 101, 201DR Drama 110, 214EN English 202, 203, 204, 211, 318ES English as a Second LanguageFR French 100-201, 302IT Italian 100-299BJP Japanese 100-101MU (applied music and ensemble)SP Spanish 100-210The Human Experience 11 Credit HoursLiterature (any 200- or 400- level literature coursein English [except EN317, 318, 324, 325, 400],French or Spanish)Religion (any Religion course)Healthy Lifestyles (two PE activity courses)Any one of the following courses:AR Art 100, 215DR Drama 213, 215EN English 205-210, any 300-400 level literature courseFR 300, 301HU Humanities 250ME Media Aesthetics 130MU Music 100, 200PH Philosophy 100, 150, 250, 301, 310PY Psychology 100, 200, 204, 210, 232, 301RE Religion (any Religion course)SP Spanish 300, 301Scientific LiteracyLaboratory ScienceContextual Science7-8 Credit HoursAnalysis6-7 Credit Hours*MA 102 or aboveApplied Analysis, any one of the following courses:MU Music 103, 104PH Philosophy 200, 260PY Psychology 222Global Society and Its Culture 9 Credit HoursAny one of the following courses:EC Economics 201HI100-, 200-, or 300-level History coursePO 100-, 200-, or 300- level PoliticalScience courseSO Sociology 100, 201, 301American CultureHU230 Contemporary American CultureNon-American CultureHU231 Contemporary World CulturesFREE Electives,21 -22 Credit Hours12 of which must be at the 200 level or aboveTOTAL Credits: 64*A grade of C or better is required.69


MATHEMATICSMathematicsPROGRAMBachelor of Science in MathematicsCONCENTRATIONSMathematicsMiddle/Secondary EducationMINORMathematicsDESCRIPTIONThe Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics with aconcentration in traditional mathematics isrecommended for students who plan to work in aquantitative field, or who plan to pursue graduatestudies in mathematics or another discipline thatrequires a strong mathematical background.The Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics with aconcentration in secondary education is recommendedfor students who plan to teach high schoolmathematics. The program of studies is designed tohelp the students become certified to teach high schoolmathematics and successfully pass the PRAXIS I andPRAXIS II exams.A minor in mathematics is recommended for studentswho want to improve their quantitative skills. Studentswho complete the mathematics minor should be readyto attend graduate school in their discipline or have anedge in the job market.<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> also offers mathematics courses tosupport programs of study in the Sciences, Business,Education, Nursing and all other disciplines. A variety ofmathematical courses are offered ranging from basicdevelopmental mathematics through abstract algebra.SPECIAL FEATUREOpportunity to work as a math tutor.The Human Experience 11 Credit HoursRE (any religion course)Literature (200 or 300 level)Healthy Lifestyles (two activity courses)One Additional ElectiveScientific ExperiencePS240 Physics IPS250 Physics IIAnalysisMA211 Calculus IMA212 Calculus II8 Credit Hours8 Credit HoursGlobal Society and its Culture 9 Credit HoursElective in Economics, Sociology, History, orPolitical ScienceElective in American CultureElective in Non-American CultureMAJOR Requirements47 Credit HoursMA120 Computer ApplicationsMA140 Computer Programming IMA240 Computer Programming IIMA250 Discrete Mathematics IMA313 Calculus IIIMA314 Elementary Differential EquationsMA315 Advanced CalculusMA340 Probability TheoryMA360 Linear AlgebraMA410 Real AnalysisMA420 Numerical AnalysisMA450 Mathematical StatisticsMA460 Abstract AlgebraTwo Electives in 300+ level mathematicsFree Electives (any level): 17 Credit HoursFree Electives (200 level or above) 12 Credit HoursTotal Credits*A grade of C or better is required.124 Credit HoursMAJOR IN MATHEMATICS (B.S.)CONCENTRATION: TRADITIONAL MATHEMATICSCORE Requirements48 Credit HoursCommunicating in the World*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionTwo Additional Electives12 Credit Hours70


Proposed Course ScheduleFirst Year:Fall:MA120MA211EN100ElectiveElectiveSecond Year:Fall:MA313MA250MA240PS240ElectiveThird Year:Fall:MA315MA3xx (any 300 level)ElectiveElectiveElectiveFourth Year:Fall:MA410MA450ElectiveElectiveElectiveSpring:MA140MA212EN101ElectiveElectiveSpring:MA314MA360PS250ElectiveElectiveSpring:MA340MA3xx (any 300 level)ElectiveElectiveElectiveSpring:MA420MA460ElectiveElectiveElectiveCONCENTRATION:SECONDARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATIONCORE Requirements48 Credit HoursCommunicating in the World*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionTwo Additional Electives12 Credit HoursThe Human Experience 11Credit HoursRE (any religion course)Literature (200 or 300 level)Healthy Lifestyles (two activity courses)One Additional ElectiveScientific ExperiencePS240 Physics IPS250 Physics IIAnalysisMA111 Pre-Calculus IMA112 Pre-Calculus II8 Credit Hours8 Credit HoursGlobal Society and its Culture 9 Credit HoursElective in Economics, Sociology, History,or Political ScienceElective in American CultureElective in Non-American CultureMAJOR Requirements: 52 Credit HoursMA120 Computer ApplicationsMA211 Calculus IMA212 Calculus IIMA201 StatisticsMA205 Applied StatisticsMA220 Foundations of GeometryMA230 Finite MathematicsMA250 Discrete Mathematics IMA313 Calculus IIIMA314 Elementary Differential EquationsMA320 Elements of GeometryMA330 Applied MathematicsMA350 Discrete Mathematics IIMA360 Linear AlgebraMA410 Real AnalysisMA460 Abstract AlgebraEducation Concentration: 27 Credit HoursED222 Literacy in the Content AreaED406 Curriculum BuildingED420 Student TeachingED422 Reflective PractitionerED434 Learning TheoryED436 Models of InstructionTotal Credits127 Credit Hours*A grade of C or better is required.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARYEDUCATION CONCENTRATIONStudents majoring in Mathematics who wish to pursuea secondary certification track must meet the followingrequirements:1. For admission to 200 level education courses,official copies of PRAXIS I (reading, writing,mathematics) passing score for Delaware must besubmitted from ETS to the institution.2. Admission to Teacher CandidacyAdmission to Teacher Candidacy is a condition forenrollment in the ED 400 level methods courses inthe Middle/Secondary concentration.71


Admission to teacher candidacy requires that thefollowing criteria be met:a grade point average of 3.00successful defense of a third year teachercandidate portfoliosubmission of a criminal background check.a valid negative TB testYou will be assigned an education advisor in addition toyour major advisor when admitted to teachercandidacy.Proposed Course ScheduleFirst Year:Fall:MA111MA120EN100ElectiveElectiveSpring:MA112MA201MA230EN101Elective3. Admission to Student TeachingPrior to placement in student teaching, teachercandidates must have met the followingrequirements:overall grade point average of 3.00methods grade point average of 3.00 (ED 406,436, & 434)submission of official passing PRAXIS II scoresin the secondary mathematics content area(Delaware cut scores) to the institution, priorto submitting an application for studentteachinga valid negative TB testsubmission of a student teaching application inthe semester prior to student teaching (9/1 isdeadline for application submission for Spring;2/1 is deadline for application submission forFall).4. Graduation with the ConcentrationSuccessful completion of student teaching atthe ―exemplary‖ level on summative studentteaching evaluations.Submission of an ―exemplary‖ studentteaching portfolioOverall grade point average of 3.00Second Year:Fall:MA205MA211MA250PS240ElectiveThird Year:Fall:MA313MA320MA330ED434ElectiveFourth Year:Fall:MA410ED422ElectiveElectiveElectiveSpring:MA212MA220MA350PS250ElectiveSpring:MA314MA360ED406ElectiveElectiveSpring:MA460ED420ED436ElectiveElectiveREQUIREMENTSIn order to apply for a minor in mathematics, theprospective applicant must take note of all therequirements for the minor as stated in this catalog.MINOR IN MATHEMATICSMA211 Calculus I 4MA212 Calculus II 4MA201 Statistics 3MA111 or above Math Class 3-4200-level or above Math Class 3-4Total Credit Hours 1872


MEDIA ARTSMedia ArtsPROGRAMBachelor of Arts in Media ArtsMINORSMedia ArtsCommunicationCommunication and TheaterDESCRIPTIONThe baccalaureate program in Media Arts provides athorough background in liberal arts with an emphasison how the media operates in the world to shape thepublic mind. We consider issues of production andconsumption of media forms in theoretical andpractical terms. Some courses are directed at thetheories behind the media process and others aremore directed at hands-on media productionexperiences such as journalism, video production, anddesktop publishing. All the courses provide excellentopportunities for a motivated student interested inworking in the communications industry at aprofessional level to hone the thought processes andskills needed to compete in a very competitive careerarea. Such well-developed fundamental skills allowstudents to enter organizations or institutions in needof creative people who can produce media messagesconsistent with that organization‘s objectives.SPECIAL FEATUREStudents in Media Arts typically staff the <strong>College</strong>‘sstudent newspaper, WXStream internet radio station,and WCTV campus cable TV channel.REQUIREMENTSCORE Requirements:Communicating in the World*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionCM101 Public SpeakingElectives in Foreign Language, MusicPerformance, Drama, Creative orExpository Writing, or Studio ArtThe Human ExperienceLiteratureReligionHealthy Lifestyles(Two Physical Education activity courses)ME130 Media Aesthetics45-47 Credit Hours15 Hours11 HoursAnalysis*MA102 or higherElectives in Applied Analysis (including butnot limited to Calculus, Statistics, CriticalThinking, Logic, or Music Theory)Global Society and its CultureElectives in Economics, Sociology, History,or Political ScienceElectives in American Culture:Literature, Religion, Political Science, orHistoryElectives in Non-American Culture:Foreign Language, World Literature,International Religion, International PoliticalScience or World HistoryMAJOR RequirementsME140 Digital Media LiteracyME200/HI200 History of the U.S. MassMediaME210 Writing for the Media**MExxx Advanced Writing for the MediaME220 Audio ProductionME230 Video ProductionME300 Media and CultureME341 Desktop PublishingME400 Media LawME490 Senior Media ProjectMAJOR ElectivesFrom among the following:ME240 Web Site Design and Development**ME250 JournalismME280 Campus Media Production(may be repeated up to 6 cr. total.)ME330 Advanced Video ProductionME342 Digital PhotographyME343 Interactive Media Production**ME450 ScriptwritingME461 Sports CommunicationME470 Special Topics in Media ArtsME471 Independent ProjectME480 Internship(may be repeated up to six credits total.)6 Hours9 Hours30 Hours12 HoursScientific ExperienceLaboratory ScienceContextual Science7-8 Hours73


FREE Electives(200 level & higher)FREE Electives(any level)Proposed Course ScheduleFirst Year:Fall:EN100CM101BI100ME130MA101Second Year:Fall:RE106PO103ME220ME200ME210Third Year:Fall:ME280ME341ME250HI110EN203ME280Spring:EN101HI104MA108ME140ME230PE ActivitySpring:EN208ME280ME240HU260BI207PE ActivitySpring:DR110ME330ME342ME480ME343ME28012-15 Credit Hours23-25 Credit HoursTotal Credits 124*A grade of C or better is required.** Counts as required media writing course; a singlecourse cannot count as both a required Media Artscourse and as a Media Arts elective course.Student must attain a C or higher grade in all 300- and400-level ME courses.MINORSMedia Arts offers minors and certificate programs inthe following:MINOR IN COMMUNICATIONCM101 Public SpeakingCM210 Human CommunicationCM315 Interpersonal CommunicationSix additional credits in communication courses atleast three of which must be at the 300-level or aboveTotal Credits: 15MINOR IN COMMUNICATION AND THEATERCM101 Public SpeakingCM210 Human CommunicationCM315 Interpersonal CommunicationSix additional credits in drama performance courses:CM110 Introduction to Acting(cross listed with DR110)CMI11 Directing and Production(cross listed with DR111)CM214 Advanced Acting and Stagecraft(cross listed with DR214)Total Credits: 15MINOR IN MEDIA ARTSME130 Media Aesthetics 3ME200 History of the U.S. Mass Media 3ME300 Media and Culture 3Six additional credits in Media Artsat the 300- and 400-level 6Total Credits: 15Fourth Year:Fall:ME400ME450ME490MU200RE299Spring:PO251ME480EN331AR103ME470ME28074


MEDICAL TECHNOLOGYMedical TechnologyPROGRAMBachelor of Science in Medical TechnologyDESCRIPTIONThe Medical Technology program provides careeropportunities in a variety of areas. Principally, thecourse of study prepares one to work as a MedicalTechnologist, in which the graduate would do tests inblood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunologyand microbiology in a laboratory dedicated toproviding health care. This might be in a hospital, aphysician‘s office, or a privately owned facility.Completion of the program could lead as well tocareers with veterinary clinics, pharmaceuticalcompanies, or food processors. In addition, theprogram qualifies students to take one of the nationalcertification examinations and to advance to graduatelevel studies.SPECIAL FEATURESenior year clinical experience at off-campushospital siteREQUIREMENTSCORE Requirements:44 Credit HoursCommunicating in the World 12 Credit Hours*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionElective in Communication Performance, ForeignLanguage, Music Performance, Drama, Creative orExpository Writing, or Studio ArtThe Human Experience 11 Credit HoursLiteratureReligionHealthy Lifestyles (two PE activity courses)Electives in Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation,Literature, Media Aesthetics, Psychology,Any course in Philosophy, or ReligionScientific Experience*BI150 Biology I*CH150 Chemistry I8 Credit HoursGlobal Society and its Culture 9 Credit HoursElective in Economics, Sociology, History,or Political ScienceElective in American Culture: Literature,Religion, Political Science, or HistoryElective in Non-American Culture:Foreign Language, World Literature,International Religion, InternationalPolitical Science or World History*MAJOR RequirementsBI140 The Scientific ProcessBI155 Biology IIBI310 MicrobiologyBI335 ImmunologyCH160 Chemistry IICH200 Organic Chemistry ICH210 Organic Chemistry IICH326 BiochemistryFREE ElectivesSenior Year at Approved Schoolof Medical Technology28 Credit Hours17-22 Credit Hours27-32 Credit HoursTOTAL Credit Hours: 124*A grade of C or better required.*Student must pass MA108 (with a C or better grade)or pass the MA108 challenge exam.Medical technology schools differ in admissionrequirements, but all require a minimum grade pointaverage of 2.5 to 2.8. The <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> MedicalTechnology Program has affiliation agreements withseveral hospital based medical technology programsin the Mid-Atlantic and Washington, D.C., region. Thisdoes not guarantee admission to any of them, nordoes it preclude the student from applying to anyother accredited program that he/she may wish toattend.Analysis7 Credit Hours*MA201 Introduction to Statistical Methods*MA111 Pre calculus I75


Proposed Course ScheduleFirst Year:Fall:Spring:BI 140 BI 150CH 150 CH 200EN 100 EN 101MA 111Core electiveCore electivePESecond Year:Fall:Spring:BI 155 CH 160CH 2102 Free electivesMA 2012 Core electives2 Core electivesThird Year:Fall:Spring:BI 310 BI 335Core elective CH 3253 Free electives Core electivePEFourth Year:Fall:2 Free electivesSpring:Senior year clinical experience at off-campushospital site.76


NURSINGNursingPROGRAMBachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)CERTIFICATESAdvanced Certificate In Laboratory Science ForNursing MajorsCertificate In Parish NursingPost Master‘s Certificate In Nursing EducationDESCRIPTIONThe Bachelor of Science in Nursing program preparesthe graduate to take the NCLEX to become aRegistered Nurse and to assume a role within thetotality of nursing practice. Students begin clinicalexperiences in the first semester of study and utilize abroad liberal arts and science base to provide nursinginterventions in a variety of clinical settings. The BSNgraduate is able to demonstrate critical thinking,clinical competence, and a commitment to the valueof client oriented nursing care. Through collaborative,accountable and organized practice, the BSN graduateis an advocate to the client and respects other healthcare workers and their contributions to health care.SPECIAL FEATURESClinical experiences begin in first semesterSenior practicum in area selected by studentEligible for 3 graduate credits in second semestersenior yearREQUIREMENTS1. Completion of <strong>College</strong> core.2. Maintain minimum 2.0 GPA in nursing major3. Must be CPR certified throughout program4. Annual professional health and safetyresponsibilities as required by individual clinicalfacilities.5. Satisfactory criminal background check, abuseregistry checks, and urine drug screen prior toadmission.CORE Requirements: 45-47 Credit Hoursto include the following program requirements.*EN100: <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101: Literature for CompositionPY100: General Psychology*BI210: Anatomy & Physiology I*BI215: Anatomy & Physiology IIBI310: MicrobiologyCH130: Chemistry for Allied Health*MA108: Mathematical Concepts and Operations IIMA201: Intro to Stats Methods ORPY222: Stats for Social SciencesPY232: Psychology of Human DevelopmentSO: 100, 200 or 300 level courseMAJOR RequirementsNR107: Introduction to ProfessionalNursingNR109: Client Assessment for HealthPromotionNR214: Foundations of NursingNR227: Nutrition/PharmacologyNR228: Health Maintenance &Restoration INR229: PathophysiologyNR307: Health Maintenance &Restoration IINR312: Research in NursingNR313: Health Maintenance &Restoration IIINR321: Leadership & ManagementNR403: Maternal/Child NursingNR409: Community Health NursingNR424: Mental Health NursingNR425: Senior PracticumNR426: Transition to Professional PracticeMAJOR electives6 Credit HoursTOTAL Credit Hours 124*A grade of C or better is required.Students must attain a C or better grade in all courseswith a NR prefix. To be eligible for clinical placementsa student must: have a GPA of 2.00 or higher in allNR courses and have a cumulative GP of 2.00 orhigher.All repeated NR prefix courses must be taken at<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> and may be repeated only once.Upon satisfactory completion of the four-yearprogram in nursing and after achieving a level ofsatisfactory performance on the NLN PAX (PreadmissionExam), the graduate receives the BSNdegree and is eligible to sit for the national licensingexam (NCLEX-RN)77


Proposed Course ScheduleB.S.N.First Year:Fall:EN100BI210PY100NR107MA108PExxxSecond Year:Fall:CH130NR214PY232PY222or MA201Third Year:Fall:ReligionxxxNR307+CORENR312+COREFourth Year:Fall:NR403NR409NR ElectiveSpring:EN101NR109+CoreBI215PExxxSOxxxSpring:BI310NR228NR227NR229Spring:NR313NR321NRxxx+CORE+CORESpring:NR424NR425NR426ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN LABORATORYSCIENCE FOR NURSING MAJORSThis certificate program is designed to strengthenpreparation in the laboratory sciences and preparenurses for work as researchers or eventually for acareer in medicine.COURSECREDITSES 1XX GIS for Everyone 3BI 210 Anatomy & Physiology I 4BI 215 Anatomy & Physiology II 4BI 310 Microbiology 4CH 130 Chemistry for Allied Health 4CH 200 Organic Chemistry I 4Two additional courses from belowBI 322 Cell Biology 4BI 335 Immunology 4BI 340 Genetics 4BI 361 Invertebrate Zoology or 4BI 322 Plant BiologyCH 210 Organic Chemistry II 4CH 326 Biochemistry 3TOTAL CREDITS (over currently required coursework)14 or 15CERTIFICATE IN PARISH NURSINGThe Parish Nurse Certificate program is designed toprepare registered nurses for the practice of parishnursing in a congregation or health care facility. Thisprogram is sponsored in partnership with Partners inParish Nursing, an interfaith organization. The coursesequence expands nursing skills to include the abilityto care for people spiritually and an understanding ofthe role and practice of a professional parish nurse.The program is a 90-hour course that includes 67hours of classroom theory and 23 hours of caseconsultation seminars. The nurse with abaccalaureate degree may receive six (6) graduatecredits for the sequence; those without a bachelor‘sreceive 90 contact hours of continuing educationcredit. All students receive a certificate from Partnersin Parish Nursing and a certificate from <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong>.POST MASTER’S CERTIFICATE IN NURSINGEDUCATIONThe Post Master‘s Certificate in Nursing Education willallow those nurses prepared for clinical roles at theadvanced practice level to gain the necessaryknowledge for the role of nurse educator in a varietyof settings. It can be completed while the advancedpractice nurse is employed full time, as it is offered ina convenient weekend format that does not disruptemployment and earning capacity while preparing fora new role. Each course consists of two weekends ofintense study with the exception of the teachingpracticum. The curriculum consists of 15 creditsincluding the teaching practicum. A baccalaureatenurse may be admitted with approval by theDepartment Chair.Course of Study is a s follows:NR516: Curriculum Design in Nursing EducationNR636: Evaluation and Classroom Methods inNursing EducationNR637: Theory and Process in Nursing EducationNR638: Nursing Education Practicum78


PHYSICAL EDUCATIONPhysical Education K-12PROGRAMSBachelor of Science in Physical Education:Teaching K-12Bachelor of Science in Physical Education:Exercise ScienceBachelor of Science in Physical Education:Sport ManagementDESCRIPTIONThe purpose of the K-12 program is to prepareteachers for elementary, middle and secondaryschools. The program includes theory and activitycourses, as well as field experience and studentteaching experiences. The programs in ExerciseScience and Sport Management prepare professionalsfor in careers emphasize the fitness and health areas(Exercise Science), and the sport industry areas(Sport Management). These programs include aninternship as a culminating experience.SPECIAL FEATURESStudy abroad, including student teaching andinternship opportunitiesCoaching certificationREQUIREMENTS1. CORE Requirements: 45-47 credit hours.2. All K-12 majors must pass all sections of thePRAXIS I exam prior acceptance into the majorwith the passing scores reported to <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> by the last official day of classes. Failureto comply with this requirement will prohibitstudents from enrolling in any physical educationmethods courses, but the student may continueto take content, core, and elective courses. Uponreceiving passing scores, students will be allowedto continue to pursue the K-12 degree.3. All K-12 majors must pass the PRAXIS II exam(0091) prior to registering for student teaching.4. GPA and culminating experience requirements:Students must attain a ―C‖ or better grade in allcourses with a PE prefix in all programs. Studentsenrolled in the Exercise Science and SportManagement programs must earn ―C‖ or higherin all MAJOR REQUIREMENT COURSES. To beeligible for student teaching, a student must:have a GPA of 2.50 or higher in all PE courses;have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher; have aGPA of 2.75 or higher in all courses followed by apound sign (#); Exercise Science and SportManagement majors must have a cumulative GPAof 2.0 and a GPA of 2.5 or higher in all PEindexed courses; and complete all 300 level andbelow required courses and PE 404 for ExerciseScience and all 300 level and below requiredcourses plus PE409 for Sport Management; allmajors in each program must complete 100hours of field practice related to the student‘sprogram. Dates for meeting all eligibilityrequirements are announced at department townmeetings and posted.5. All repeated PE prefix courses must be taken at<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>. Any current <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>student not initially declared as a PhysicalEducation major in any of the three programsmust have an accumulative grade point averageof 2.0 in order to be accepted (change of major)into any of the three programs.6. <strong>Catalog</strong>ue/curriculum changes may occur withinan academic year. Students will be notified in atimely manner.MAJOR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (K-12)Upon satisfactory completion of the four-yearprogram in physical education (teaching program),and passing PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II, graduatesreceive the B.S. degree in Physical Education, andupon submitting evidence of having achieved a levelof performance satisfactory to the Delaware StateDepartment of Education, may be granted by theDelaware State Department of Education initiallicensure and certification in physical education forgrades K-12. It is the student‘s responsibility todetermine licensure and certification requirements forother states, which may include the necessity to takean additional PRAXIS II exam (this does not replacethe PRAXIS II 0091 requirement) designated by thestate‘s Department of Education.CORE Requirements: 45-47 Credit Hoursto include the following program requirements.*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionCM120 #Speech Communication orCM101 #Public SpeakingCIW ElectiveLiteratureReligionHealthy Lifestyles – 2 courses from the PE19X series#PY100 General Psychology*BI210 Anatomy & Physiology I*BI215 Anatomy & Physiology IIMA102 or higherApplied AnalysisElective in American CultureElective in Non-American CultureElective in Global Society and Culture79


MAJOR RequirementsED221 Teaching Reading in the Content AreaPE190 Team Sports ActivityPE191 Physical Fitness ActivityPE192 Individual Activity and Dual ActivitiesPE193 Aquatics, Gymnastics, Rhythm, DancePE201 History & Philosophy of Physical EducationPE205 Personal and Community HealthPE203 Advanced First Aid and Emergency CarePE204 Motor Learning*PE263 Effective Teaching Strategies forPhysical Education (K-12)PE305 Exercise PhysiologyPE306 Biomechanics/KinesiologyPE308 Coaching Techniques*PE315 Methods in Team Sports*PE316 Methods in Lifetime Skills*PE317 Methods in Elementary Physical Education*PE318 Health MethodsPE327 Adapted Physical EducationPE401 Contemporary Issues in PhysicalEducation, Health, Recreation & SportsPE403 Tests and Measurements in PhysicalEducationPE413 Student Teaching in Physical EducationPE463 Seminar in Physical Education*PY208 Child and Adolescent Psychology*SE301 Education for Safe LivingMAJOR Electives:6 Credit HoursStudents must select from the list provided, two 300-and/or 400-level courses with emphasis that is healthrelated. Student must take the PRAXIS II exam(0550), designated by the Delaware Department ofEducation for possible certification in health:PE302PE303PE307PE310PE404PE408PY316Total Credit Hours: 125Driver’s Education: Students may take thefollowing courses beyond their degree requirementsin order to qualify for the driver‘s educationcertification (applies to Delaware, but may beaccepted by other states).Proposed Course SchedulePhysical Education (K-12)First Year:Fall:GSC ElectiveEN100PE201PE203PY100PE192Second Year:Fall:PE263BI210PY208ED220CIW ElectivePE191Third Year:Fall:PE306PE315GSC ElectiveSE301EN Lit ElectiveFourth Year:Fall:PE316PE401PE403Major ElectiveElectiveSpring:EN101REMA108PE205GSC ElectivePE190SpringBI215PE204CM101AnalysisPE318PE193Spring:PE305PE317PE308PE327Major ElectiveSpring:PE402APE413PE463GSC = Global Society & CultureCIW = Communicating in the World*A grade of C or better is required.SE302 In-the-Car TrainingSE303 Methods and Materials in the Classroom<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> does not award certifications, it is thestudent‘s responsibility to forward any requiredmaterials to the licensure and certification bodies.80


MAJOR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (B.S.)EXERCISE SCIENCECORE Requirements: 45-47 credit hoursto include the following program requirements.*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionCM101 Public SpeakingElectives in Foreign Language, MusicPerformance,Drama, Creative or Expository Writing, orStudio ArtLiteratureReligionHealthy Lifestyles (1 physical activity course)PY100 General Psychology*BI210 Anatomy & Physiology IBI215 Anatomy & Physiology II*MA102 Intermediate AlgebraMA108 Mathematical Concepts and Operations IIElective in Global Society and its CultureElective in American CultureElective in Non-American CultureMAJOR RequirementsCH130 Allied Health ChemistrySE301 Education for Safe LivingPE191 Physical Fitness ActivityPE201 History & Philosophy of Physical EducationPE205 Personal and Community HealthPE203 Advanced First Aid and Emergency CarePE204 Motor LearningPE210 Organization & Admin of Physical EducationPE302 Principles of Strength TrainingPE303 Sport & Exercise PsychologyPE305 Exercise PhysiologyPE306 Biomechanics/KinesiologyPE307 Treatment of Athletic InjuriesPE310 NutritionPE327 Adapted Physical EducationPE401Contemporary Issues in Physical Education,Health, Recreation & SportsPE402A Reflective Physical EducatorPE403 Tests and Measurements in PhysicalEducationPE404 Advanced Exercise PhysiologyPE405 Physical Education InternshipPE408 Stress ManagementPS200 Introduction to PhysicsFREE Electives5 Credit HoursProposed Course ScheduleExercise ScienceFirst Year:Fall:EN100GSC ElectivePE205MA108Free ElectiveSecond YearFall:PE210BI210PE203Free ElectiveMA102PE101AThird YearFall:PE306PE310EN_ LitPE303PE307Fourth YearFall:PE401PE403PE404GSC ElectiveGSC ElectiveCW ElectiveSpring:EN101PY100PE201CH130PE ActivitySpring:REPS200CM101PE204BI215Spring:PE302PE305PE327SE/ED301PE408Spring:PE402APE405GSC = Global Society & CultureCIW = Communicating in the WorldTotal Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 125*A grade of C or better is required.81


MAJOR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (B.S.)SPORT MANAGEMENTCORE Requirements: 45-47 Credit Hoursto include the following program requirements.*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionCM101 Public SpeakingCIW ElectiveLiteratureReligionHealthy Lifestyles – 2 physical activity coursesPY100 General Psychology*BI210 Anatomy & Physiology I*BI215 Anatomy & Physiology II*MA102 or higherApplied AnalysisEC201 MicroeconomicsElective in American CultureElective in Non-American CultureMAJOR RequirementsBA100 Introduction to BusinessBA150 Microcomputer ApplicationsEC202 MacroeconomicsME130 Media AestheticsME341 Desktop PublishingME355 Sports CommunicationMG206 Principles of ManagementMK204 Principles of MarketingPE201 History & Philosophy of PhysicalEducationPE205 Personal and Community HealthPE203 Advanced First Aid and EmergencyCarePE210 Organization & Admin of PhysicalEducationPE305 Exercise PhysiologyPE306 Biomechanics/KinesiologyPE308 Coaching TechniquesPE330 Legal Aspects of SportsPE320 Sport ManagementPE401 Contemporary Issues in PhysicalEducation, Health, Recreation & SportsPE402A Reflective Physical EducatorPE403 Test and Measurements in PhysicalEducationPE409 Sport Facility and EventManagementPE405 Physical InternshipFREE Electives:6 Credit HoursProposed Course ScheduleSport ManagementFirst Year:Fall:EN100PE203PE201MA102 or higherGSC ElectivePE ActivitySecond Year:Fall:PE210BA100BI210REBA150Third Year:Fall:PE306EC202ME130MK204PE330Fourth Year:Fall:PE401ME355GSC ElectivePE409AnalysisFree ElectiveSpring:EN101PY100PE205CIW ElectiveGSC ElectivePE ActivitySpring:EC201MG206BI215CM101EN LitSpring:PE403PE305ME341PE308PE320Spring:PE402APE405CERTIFICATE PROGRAMCoaching Certificate: 15 credit hoursPE210 Organization and AdministrationPE302 Principles of Strength and ConditioningPE303 Sport and Exercise PsychologyPE307 Treatment of Athletic InjuriesPE308 Coaching TechniquesTotal Credit Hours: 12482


POLITICAL SCIENCEPolitical SciencePROGRAMBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMINORPolitical ScienceDESCRIPTIONThe Bachelor of Arts curriculum in Political Scienceoffers an academic foundation that is bothcomprehensive and responsive to current demands inrelated professions. <strong>Wesley</strong>‘s location in the heart ofDelaware‘s state capital offers a unique opportunityfor combining academic course work with experience,including internship opportunities, in government aswell as political and legal organizations. In addition tocareer opportunities in government, the programprepares the student well for graduate work inPolitical Science, Law, and Public Administration.Students who earn the Bachelor of Arts degree inInternational Studies will secure a broad liberaleducation with a focus on the cultures of the world.This should enable them to understand anotherculture well enough to ―fit in‖ and move comfortablywithin it. This demands of the student that he or shelearn the language, the currency, and the political andeconomic conditions of the culture chosen forconcentration. In addition, the student will becomethoroughly familiarwith its history, music, art, literature and religion. Theskills acquired in the International Studies major opendoors to careers in international business settings,government service, and public relations.SPECIAL FEATURE• Study abroad and internship opportunitiesCORE RequirementsCommunicating in the World, 12 Credit Hours*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionElectives in Communication Performance,Foreign Language, Music Performance, Drama,Creative or Expository Writing or Studio ArtThe Human Experience 11 Credit HoursLiteratureReligionHealthy Lifestyles(two Physical Education Activity courses)Scientific ExperienceLaboratory ScienceContextual Science7-8 Credit HoursAnalysis6-7 Credit Hours* MA102 or higherElective from one of the following:Calculus, Statistics, Critical Thinking, Logic,Music TheoryGlobal Society and its Culture 12 Credit HoursPO103 Introduction to Political SciencePO221 Introduction to American PoliticsPO251 Introduction to International RelationsPO490 Contemporary Issues in Political ScienceMAJOR Requirements 27 Credit HoursEC202 Principles of MacroeconomicsPO241 Introduction to Comparative PoliticsPO470 Political Science InternshipSix credits from the following History courses:HI103 United States History to 1877HI104 United States History 1877 to PresentHI109 World Civilizations IHI110 World Civilizations IIHI213 European HistoryHI214 Asian HistoryHI219 Latin American HistoryHI221 African HistoryHI222 Middle East HistoryNine 300-400-level credits in two of thefollowing areas:American Politics, Comparative Politics,International RelationsOne three-credit course in the area ofPolitical TheoryFREE Electives (300-& 400-level) 9 Credit HoursFREE Electives (any level)35-37 Credit HoursTotal Credit Hours: 124*A grade of C or better is required.Electives in Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation,Literature, Media Aesthetics, Psychology, Philosophy,or Religion83


Proposed Course SchedulePolitical ScienceFirst Year:Fall:Spring:PO 103 PO 251PO 221 EN 101EN 100 EC 202HI 103 HI 104CM 101 MA 108Second Year:Fall: Spring:PO 241PO 3xxPO 3xx TheoryPO 3xxAR 101 EN 202RE 104 BI 105PS 100PEElectivePEThird Year:Fall: Spring:PO 3xxPH 100PO 3xxPO 3xxPY 222 PO 470ElectiveElectiveElectiveElectiveElectiveFourth Year:Fall: Spring:PO 3xx PO 490ElectiveElectiveElectiveElectiveElectiveElectiveElectiveElectiveMINOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCEAt least nine credits must be 200-level or above.Courses in at least three of the four Political Scienceareas: American Politics, Comparative Politics,International Relations and Political TheoryTotal Credits: 15Students must attain a grade of C or better grade inall Political Science courses used to fulfill the minor.84


PSYCHOLOGYPsychologyPROGRAMBachelor of Arts in PsychologyCONCENTRATIONConcentration in Clinical PsychologyMINORSGeneral TheoryDevelopmental PsychologyDESCRIPTIONThe Psychology Department at <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>provides a broad-based curriculum which exposes thestudent to a wide variety of fields in which Psychologyis used. The overriding goal of the PsychologyDepartment is to prepare students for graduateschool in the field of Psychology, or other allied fields,or to enter the work force in entry level positions invarious government or human services agencies.SPECIAL FEATURESInternship opportunities available for qualifiedSenior Psychology majors.Psychology Club which is open to all Psychologymajors. This club is organized and run byelected officers in the Psychology program,along with a faculty sponsor. It meets regularlyand engages in activities related to the field ofPsychology (i.e., field trips, special speakers,movie critiques, etc.).Psi Chi, the National Honor Society forPsychology majors, is available at <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong>. This honors organization is open tostudents who have either a major or minor inPsychology and who meet the nationalorganization‘s requirements for induction.Directed research with a faculty member. Thisprovides an excellent opportunity to publishresearch results before entering into graduateschool.DEGREE REQUIREMENTSThe Psychology Department requires majors tocomplete 42 credit hours in Psychology towards the124 credits required for graduation. The followingcourses, as well as three other elective Psychologycourses are required:General PsychologyAdvanced General PsychologyAbnormal PsychologyStatistics for the Social SciencesPsychology of Human DevelopmentPsychology of PersonalityResearch Methods for the Social SciencesHistory and Systems of PsychologyCognitive PsychologyBehavioral NeurosciencePsychology Senior SeminarAn additional 39 hours of core courses and 43 hoursof general electives are required in order to fulfill therequirements for the Bachelor‘s degree.Psychology majors must take all required Psychologycourses at <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> once they havematriculated. Students who transfer requiredPsychology courses into <strong>Wesley</strong> prior to matriculatingat <strong>Wesley</strong> will have those courses applied towardstheir BA degree at <strong>Wesley</strong> subject to review andapproval of the Department Chair. This requirementmay be waived, based upon specific individualcircumstances, with the approval of the DepartmentChair.CORE RequirementsCommunicating in the World 12 Credit Hours*EN100 <strong>College</strong> Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionElectives in Communication Performance,Foreign Language, Music Performance, Drama,Creative or Expository Writing or Studio ArtThe Human Experience 11 Credit HoursLiteratureReligionHealthy Lifestyles(two Physical Education activity courses)*PYI00 General PsychologyScientific Experience7 Credit HoursBI105 Intro to Human BiologyBI110 Basic Human Anatomy& PhysiologyAnalysis6 Credit Hours*MA102 or higher*PY222 Statistics for the Social SciencesGlobal Society and its Culture 9 Credit HoursElective in Economics, Sociology,History or Political ScienceElective in American Culture: Literature, Religion,Political Science or HistoryElective in Non-American Culture: Foreign Language,World Literature, International Religion, InternationalPolitical Science or World History85


*MAJOR Requirements 30 Credit HoursPH100 Introduction to PhilosophyPY102 Advanced General PsychologyPY200 Abnormal PsychologyPY232 Psychology of Human DevelopmentPY301 Psychology of PersonalityPY302 Research Methods for the Social SciencesPY317 History & Systems of PsychologyPY330 Cognitive PsychologyPY412 Behavioral NeurosciencePY440 Psychology Senior Seminar*MAJOR electives9 Credit HoursFREE Electives at 300- or 400-level15 Credit HoursThird Year:FallPY301 Psych of PersonalityPY317 History/Systemsof PsychLit RequirementGen. Elective/CoreRequirementFourth Year:FallPsychology ElectiveGeneral ElectivesPY412 BehavioralNeurosciencePY 416 Senior Internship(If Qualified)SpringPY330 Cognitive PsychologyGeneral ElectivesPsychology ElectiveGlobal Society RequirementSpringPY440 Psychology Senior SemGeneral Electives/Core Req.Psychology ElectivePY417 Directed ResearchFree Electives at any level25 Credit HoursTotal Credit Hours: 124*A grade of C or better is required.Proposed Course ScheduleB.A. in PsychologyFirst Year:Fall:PY100 General PsychEN100 <strong>College</strong> WritingBI105 Intro Human BiologyPrerequisite for mathrequirementSecond Year:FallPY232 HumanDevelopmentPY222 Statisticsfor Social SciencesBI110 Basic HumanAnatomy & PhysiologyPH100 Intro to PhilosophyReligion RequirementSpring:PY200 Abnormal PsychEN101 Lit for CompPY102 Adv. Gen. PsychMath requirement(MA102 or higher)SpringNon-American CulturePsychology ElectivesPY302 Research MethodsAmerican Culture Req.CONCENTRATION IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY12 credit hoursPY310 Methods of Counseling and PsychotherapyPY316 Group Process and PracticePY405 Psychological TestingPY408 Introduction to Clinical PsychologyMINORS IN PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Theory Minor in PsychologyPY100 General PsychologyPY200 Abnormal PsychologyPY232 Human Development (Lifespan)PY302 PersonalityStudent choice at the 300 or above levelPY302 Research MethodsDevelopmental PsychologyPY100 General PsychologyPY201 Educational PsychologyPY208 Child and Adolescent Psychology orPY232 Human DevelopmentPY318 Developmental PsychopathologyStudent choice at the 300 or above levelPY302 Research MethodsNine (9) of the eighteen hours specified abovemust be taken at <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>Total Credits: 1886


SECONDARY EDUCATIONSecondary EducationCONCENTRATIONSEnglishMathematicsBiologyStudents majoring in Mathematics, English, or Biologywho wish to pursue a middle school/secondarycertification track must meet the followingrequirements:1. For admission to 200 level education courses,official copies of PRAXIS I (reading, writing,mathematics) passing score for Delaware mustbe submitted from ETS to the institution.2. Admission to Teacher CandidacyAdmission to Teacher Candidacy is a condition forenrollment in the ED 400 level methods coursesin the Middle/Secondary concentration.Admission to teacher candidacy requires that thefollowing criteria be met:A grade point average of 3.00Successful defense of a third year teachercandidate portfolioSubmission of a criminal background check.A valid negative TB testWhen admitted to teacher candidacy, students areassigned an education advisor in addition to theirmajor advisor when admitted to teacher candidacy.3. Admission to Student TeachingPrior to placement in student teaching, teachercandidates must have met the followingrequirements:Overall grade point average of 3.00Methods grade point average of 3.00 (ED406, 436, & 434)Submission of official passing PRAXIS IIscores in the secondary or middle schoolcontent area (Delaware cut scores) to theinstitution, prior to submitting an applicationfor student teachingA valid negative TB testSubmission of a student teaching applicationin the semester prior to student teaching(9/1 is deadline for application submissionfor Spring; 2/1 is deadline for applicationsubmission for Fall).4. Graduation with the Minor/ConcentrationSuccessful completion of student teaching atthe ―exemplary‖ level on summative studentteaching evaluations.Submission of an ―exemplary‖ studentteaching portfolioOverall grade point average of 3.00REQUIRED COURSES FOR EDUCATIONED 222 Literacy in the Content Area (7-12)ED 406 Curriculum BuildingED 436 Models of InstructionED 434 Learning TheoryED422 Reflective Practitioner (taken with ED426)ED 426 Student TeachingTOTAL Credit Hours: 27Proposed Course ScheduleMIDDLE/SECONDARY CONCENTRATION:Second Year:Spring(PRAXIS I)ED 222(Application for admission to Teacher Candidacy)Third Year:Summer/FallED 434(PRAXIS II)SpringED406Fourth Year:FallSpringED 436 ED 426(Application for ED422 Student Teaching)Note: Students pursuing middleschool/secondary certification must completeall major program requirements in eitherBiology, English, or Mathematics. Descriptionsof these programs can be found in this catalog.87


MinorsMINORSACCOUNTINGMINOR REQUIREMENTSComplete 15 accounting (AC) credit hours aslisted.A minimum of nine credit hours must be taken at<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>.Transfer credits must be approved by theaccounting department chair.Course prerequisites must be followed.These two courses must be taken.AC300 Intermediate Accounting IAC301 Intermediate Accounting IISelect any three of the following.AC310 Cost AccountingAC311 Federal TaxationAC316 Accounting Information SystemsAC408 AuditingAC409 Advanced AccountingAC412 Governmental, Not-For-Profit and FiduciaryAccountingTotal Credit Hours 15AMERICAN STUDIESThe minimum number of credit hours required isfifteenAt least nine credit hours must be 200-level oraboveA minimum of nine credit hours must be takenin residenceTransfer credits must be approved by the ChairAM200 American Culture/CountercultureFive of the following courses to be spread across atleast three disciplines, with at least three coursestaken above the 200-level:EN207 Survey of American Literature: Colonial to1865EN208 Survey of American Literature: 1865 to PresentEN334 African American LiteratureEN353 American RomanticismEN355 American RealismEN357 American ModernismEN440 Contemporary American LiteratureHI103 United States History to 1877HI104 United States History from 1877 to the PresentHI200 The Material World of Colonial America and theYoung RepublicHI201 The Material World of Victorian AmericaHI203 The 1960‘s: Culture in ConflictHI204 The American Family and Its HomeHI220 African American HistoryHI323 Colonial America and the RevolutionHI324 Nineteenth-Century AmericaHI327 Twentieth-Century AmericaHI335 Special Topics in American Social and CulturalHistoryHI360 Special Topics in American Political HistoryMU200 History and Appreciation of JazzPO231 Introduction to American PoliticsPO330 Twentieth-Century American PresidencyPO332 The American ConstitutionPO337 Special Topics: American Political Systems andBehaviorPO352 U.S. Foreign PolicyPO373 American Parties and Interest GroupsPO374 Congress and the PresidentPO376 American Political ThoughtRE200 Religion in AmericaSO201 Marriage and Family LifeSO301 Contemporary Social ProblemsTotal Credit Hours 18BIOLOGYMINOR RequirementsBI150 Biology IBI155 Biology IIAdditional Biology courses(200-level or above; may includeCH150 Chemistry I)Total Credit Hours: 24BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONMINOR RequirementsAC202 Principles of Accounting IBA150 Microcomputer ApplicationsBA200 Business Law IMG206 Principles of ManagementMK204 Principles of MarketingMINOR ElectivesSix additional credits in 300-400 level courseswith BA, MG or MK prefixesTotal Credit Hours: 2188


CHEMISTRYMINOR RequirementsCH150 Chemistry ICH160 Chemistry IICH200 Organic Chemistry ICH210 Organic Chemistry IICH310 Analytical Chemistry orCH326 BiochemistryTotal Credit Hours: 19-20COMMUNICATIONCM101 Public SpeakingCM210 Human CommunicationCM315 Interpersonal CommunicationSix additional credits in communication courses atleast three of which must be at the 300-level or aboveTotal Credit Hours: 15COMMUNICATION AND THEATERCM101 Public SpeakingCM210 Human CommunicationCM315 Interpersonal CommunicationSix additional credits in drama performance courses:CM110 Introduction to Acting(cross listed with DR110)CMI11 Directing and Production(cross listed with DR111)CM214 Advanced Acting and Stagecraft(cross listed with DR214)Total Credit Hours: 15ECONOMICS(Open to business and non-business majors)MINOR RequirementsEC201 Principles of MicroeconomicsEC202 Principles of MacroeconomicsEC312 The World Economy andInternational TradeMINOR Electives:Nine credits from the following courses:EC300 FinanceEC304 Intermediate MicroeconomicsEC305 Intermediate MacroeconomicsEC361 History and Analysis of Economic ThoughtEC420 Money and BankingTotal Credit Hours: 18ENGLISHEN 205- 206 Survey of British Literature orEN207-208 Survey of American LiteratureNine additional credits in English,at least six of which must be 300-400 levelTotal Credit Hours: 15ENVIRONMENTAL POLICYES205 Intro to Environmental Science orES209 Environmental SciencesPS102 Earth ScienceMA201 StatisticsES400 Environmental PolicyES420 Principles of GeographicInformation SystemsAny 300 or 400 level course in Environmental StudiesTotal Credit Hours: 19ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEES205 Intro to Environmental Science or ES209Environmental SciencesES304 Introductory Soil ScienceES400 Environmental PolicyES420 Principles of Geographic Information SystemsAny 300 or 400 level courses in Environmental StudiesTotal Credit Hours: 19FRENCHFR200 Intermediate French IFR201 Intermediate French IITwelve credits of French (above 201 level),which may include HU250/251 Foreign Travel andStudy I, II to an appropriate destinationTotal Credit Hours: 18HISTORYFifteen credits of History courses(Six credits must be 300-level or above)TOTAL Credit Hours: 15Students must have a C or better average in all 100-level History courses used to fulfill the History minor.In 200-, 300-, and 400-level History courses, studentsmust attain C or better grade in each course used tofulfill the minor.89


HUMAN BIOLOGYMINOR RequirementsBI 110 Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology ORBI 210 Anatomy & Physiology IMINOR ElectivesThe following courses may be applied toward a minorin human biology:BI 215 Anatomy & Physiology IIBI 310 MicrobiologyBI 314 Medical MicrobiologyBI 335 ImmunologyBI 345 EmbryologyBI 3xx Biology Special Topics(selected topics)CH 130 Chemistry for Allied HealthES 2xx Environmental Science Special Topics(selected topics)ES411 Environmental EthicsPE 305 Exercise Physiology ORPE 306 Biomechanics/KinesiologyTotal Credit Hours: 24INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSMINOR RequirementsBA212 International BusinessEC312 The World Economy andInternational TradeMG206 Principles of ManagementMINOR ElectivesSix credits from among the following courses:BA310/410 Special Topics in BusinessBA412 Global Business ManagementEC412 International Financial ManagementMK412 International MarketingTotal Credit Hours: 15MANAGEMENTMINOR RequirementsMG206 Principles of ManagementMG310 Human ResourceManagementMG314 Small Business ManagementMINOR ElectivesSix credits from among the following courses:BA310/410 Special Topics in BusinessEC400 Labor Relations and Collective BargainingMG344 Management Information SystemsMG400 Organizational BehaviorMG404 Production and Operations ManagementTotal Credit Hours: 15MARKETINGMINOR RequirementsMK204 Principles of MarketingMK411 Marketing ResearchMK412 International MarketingMINOR Electives:Six credits from among the following courses:BA310/410 Special Topics in BusinessMK306 Consumer BehaviorMK311 E-MarketingMK420 Branding, Advertising and IntegratedMarketing CommunicationsTotal Credit Hours: 15MATHEMATICSMA211 Calculus IMA212 Calculus IIMA201 StatisticsMA111 or above Math Class200-level or above Math ClassTotal Credit Hours: 18MEDIA ARTSME130 Media AestheticsME200 History of the U.S. Mass MediaME300 Media and CultureSix additional credits in Media Artsat the 300- and 400-levelTotal Credit Hours: 15MUSICRequired courses for all music minorsMU103 Theory of Music IMU203 Theory of Music IIMU104 Aural Skills IMU204 Aural Skills IIMU208 History and Literature of MusicPerformance Requirement (3 credits total from thefollowing three courses)MU115 Contemporary MusicMU117 Pep BandMU151 <strong>College</strong> ChoirPLUS three credits of private lessons, one semester atthe 300 levelElective course (One of the following four courses)MU299 Computers and Music TechnologyMU120 Survey of World MusicMU128 History of Popular MusicMU200 History and Appreciation of JazzTotal Credit Hours: 2090


POLITICAL SCIENCEAt least nine credits must be 200-level or above.Courses in at least three of the four Political Scienceareas: American Politics, Comparative Politics,International Relations and Political TheoryTotal Credit Hours: 15Students must attain a grade of C or better grade inall Political Science courses used to fulfill the minor.PRE-MEDICINEMINOR RequirementsBI150 Biology ICH200 Organic Chemistry IBI155 Biology IICH210 Organic Chemistry IICH150 Chemistry IPS240 Physics ICH160 Chemistry IIPS250 Physics IITotal Credit Hours: 19-20PSYCHOLOGYGENERAL THEORY MINOR IN PSYCHOLOGYPY100 General PsychologyPY200 Abnormal PsychologyPY232 Human Development (Lifespan)PY302 PersonalityStudent choice at the 300 or above levelPY302 Research MethodsDEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGYPY100 General PsychologyPY201 Educational PsychologyPY208 Child and Adolescent Psychology orPY232 Human DevelopmentPY318 Developmental PsychopathologyStudent choice at the 300 or above levelPY302 Research MethodsNine (9) of the eighteen hours specified abovemust be taken at <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>Total Credit Hours: 18RELIGIONEighteen credits in ReligionNine credits must be 200-level or aboveTotal Credit Hours: 18SPANISHSP200 Intermediate Spanish ISP201 Intermediate Spanish IITwelve credits of Spanish courses (above 201),which may include HU250-251 Foreign Travel andStudy I, II to an appropriate destinationTotal Credit Hours: 18STUDIO ARTAR100 History and Appreciation of ArtAR101 Fundamentals of Design IAR103 Fundamentals of Drawing IAR202 Fundamentals of Design IIAR203 Fundamentals of Drawing IIAR205 Elementary Art IITotal Credit Hours: 18WRITINGEN202 or EN211EN317 or EN325Nine additional credits in English,at least six of which must be 300-400 level fromamong the following list of courses or other coursesas approved by the Chair of the Department ofLiterature and Languages:EN202 Expository WritingEN211 Persuasive WritingEN317 History and Structure of the English LanguageEN318 Technical WritingEN324 Gendered RhetoricEN325 Rhetorical Theory and PracticeEN420 InternshipME210 Writing for the MediaME250 JournalismME450 ScriptwritingME470 Special Topics: Freelance WritingBA325A Business CommunicationsNOTE: EN100 and EN101 do not count for theWriting Minor, although these courses do serve asprerequisites for many of the courses listed above.The Writing Minor is restricted to non-English majors.Total Credit Hours: 1591


Certificate ProgramsCERTIFICATE PROGRAMSAccounting (Post-Baccalaureate): TheCertificate in Accounting isdesigned for the individual whoholds a bachelor‘s degree inanother field and desires aconcentration in accounting. Thecertificate program provides abroad focus of accounting theoryand practice. A maximum of sixcredits may be waived ifequivalent courses have beencompleted at another accreditedcollege.American StudiesExperience: The <strong>College</strong> offersa one-year program thatprovides intensive study ofAmerican culture, literature,history, politics, religion, andmusic for international students.Besides formal course work,students will actively participatein the activities and life of the<strong>College</strong> and travel in the regionon weekends. Occasionalorganized trips will permitstudents to become acquaintedwith Washington, D.C.;Williamsburg, Virginia;Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; andBaltimore, Maryland.Coaching Certificate: TheCertificate in Coaching verifiesthat the recipient has taken 15credits of coursework that arerelated to the field of coaching.The content of the coursesprovides extended knowledgeand application to better preparean individual to participate in acoaching capacity.Legal Studies (Post-Baccalaureate): The Certificatein Legal Studies is designed forthe individual who desires abasic knowledge of Legal Studiesand who holds a bachelordegree in another field. Threecredits may be waived ifequivalent course work has beentaken elsewhere. All coursesmust be completed with a C orbetter grade. NOTE: See LegalStudies Department pages in thiscatalog concerning coursecontent for this certificateprogram.Certificate In ParishNursing: The Parish NurseCertificate program is designedto prepare registered nurses forthe practice of parish nursing ina congregation or health carefacility. This program issponsored in partnership withPartners in Parish Nursing, aninterfaith organization. Thecourse sequence expandsnursing skills to include theability to care for peoplespiritually and an understandingof the role and practice of aprofessional parish nurse. Theprogram is a 90-hour course thatincludes 67 hours of classroomtheory and 23 hours of caseconsultation seminars. Thenurse with a baccalaureatedegree may receive six (6)graduate credits for thesequence; those without abachelor‘s receive 90 contacthours of continuing educationcredit. All students receive acertificate from Partners inParish Nursing and a certificatefrom <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>.Post Master’s Certificate InNursing Education: The PostMaster‘s Certificate in NursingEducation will allow those nursesprepared for clinical roles at theadvanced practice level to gainthe necessary knowledge for therole of nurse educator in avariety of settings. It can becompleted while the advancedpractice nurse is employed fulltime, as it is offered in aconvenient weekend format thatdoes not disrupt employmentand earning capacity whilepreparing for a new role. Eachcourse consists of two weekendsof intense study with theexception of the teachingpracticum. The curriculumconsists of 15 credits includingthe teaching practicum. Abaccalaureate nurse may beadmitted with approval bythe Department Chair.Religious Studies: TheCertificate in Religious Studies isa program of study designed incooperation with the Peninsula-Delaware Conference of theUnited Methodist Church toprepare candidates for associatemembership in the Conference.The Discipline of the UnitedMethodist Church stipulates,among other requirements, thata candidate for associatemembership in a conferencemust have reached the age of 40and have completed 60 semesterhours toward a BA degree in acollege or university listed by theUniversity Senate. This programis limited to students who areofficially recognized by theirConference as candidates forassociate membership. NOTE:See Religion Department pagesin this catalog for course contentfor this certificate program.Advanced Certificate InLaboratory Science ForNursing Majors: Thiscertificate program is designedto strengthen preparation in thelaboratory sciences and preparenurses for work as researchersor eventually for a career inmedicine.92


COURSE DESCRIPTIONSCOURSE DESCRIPTIONSACCOUNTINGAC202 Principles of Accounting IStudies fundamental accountingprinciples applied to singleproprietorships, with special emphasis onthe basic structure of accounting,accounting systems, working capital, andaccounting control. Offered fall andspring semesters. 3 creditsAC203 Principles of Accounting IIContinuation of AC202. Includesaccounting for the partnership form ofownership and for the corporate entity.Stresses debt and equity financing as wellas the statement of cash flows.Prerequisite: A grade of C or better inAC202. Offered fall and spring semesters.3 creditsAC300 Intermediate Accounting IStudies theoretical concepts underlyingelements of financial statements andevaluation of generally acceptedaccounting principles. Includes assetvaluation and expense determination.Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inAC203, MA102, and EN100. Offered fallsemester. 3 creditsAC301 Intermediate Accounting IIStudies issues in accounting for long-termliabilities, stockholders‘ equity, leases,pensions, and the Statement of CashFlows. Emphasizes income measurementand analysis of financial statements.Prerequisite: A grade of C or better inAC300. Offered spring semester. 3creditsAC310 Cost AccountingAnalyzes material, labor, and laborburden in job order and process costsystems. Develops analytical tools andcontrol systems, such as budget,inventories, and responsibility. Examinesrole of cost information in theadministration of the business system.Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inAC203 and MA201. 3 creditsAC311 Federal TaxationExamines federal tax structure as itaffects individuals, partnerships,corporations, estates, and trusts.Emphasizes tax theory and tax planning.Prerequisite: A grade of C or better inAC203. 3 creditsAC315 Independent StudySupervised research; topics covered varywith student‘s interest and availability ofexperts in the subject field. Requiresapproved independent study application.Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing,cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher, andapproval of accounting department chair.3 creditsAC316 Accounting InformationSystemsProvides a conceptual foundation inaccounting systems and control to developand evaluate accounting applications.Includes transaction cycles, accountingapplications, systems documentation anddevelopment, and comprehensiveunderstanding of internal controls.Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inAC301 and MA111. Course Fee: $30.003 creditsAC408 AuditingIntegrates auditing concepts andassurance services; emphasizes auditdecision-making and evidenceaccumulation. Topics include analyzingfinancial statements, internal control,professional ethics, fraud issues,sampling, and procedures in verificationof accounts and records. Prerequisite: Agrade of C or better in AC301.3 creditsAC409 Advanced AccountingStudies business combinations,consolidated financial statements,managing foreign currency transactions,translating foreign currency statementsand international accounting. Alsoincludes interim and segment reporting.Prerequisite: A grade of C or better inAC301. 3 creditsAC410/AC411 Special Topics inAccountingStudies additional topics such as newfinancial statements, evolvement oftopics through pronouncements, the SEC,ethics in accounting and foreign currencytranslation. Prerequisites: Junior or seniorstanding, cumulative GPA of 3.0 orhigher, and approval of accountingdepartment chair. 3 creditsAC412 Governmental, Not-For-Profitand Fiduciary AccountingCovers accounting theory and applicationsfor governmental (specifically state andlocal municipalities), not-for-profit andfiduciary entities. Includes recording,reporting, budgeting and auditingfunctions. Prerequisite: A grade of C orbetter in AC409 3 creditsAC415 Mutual Fund AccountingFocuses on equity and debt instruments asportfolio securities and money marketaccounts in mutual funds. Revenues andexpenses are studied as well as valuationand tax implications. Prerequisite: A grade93of C or better in AC301 or permission of theinstructor and the school director.3 creditsAC475/ AC485 Accounting MajorInternshipProvides the opportunity to applyacademic knowledge and skill in abusiness environment. Prerequisites:Junior or senior standing, cumulative GPAof 2.5 or higher, and approval ofaccounting department chair. Pass/Fail.3 creditsACCOUNTING COURSESOFFERED FOR OTHERPROGRAMSAC205 Financial Accounting IssuesStudies issues in basic accounting theoryand practice. Includes statementpreparations and financial analysis forboth service and merchandisingbusinesses. 4 creditsAC302 Managerial AccountingExplores relevant costs and thecontribution approach to managementdecision-making. Examines costanalysis and capital budgeting, withemphasis on special managementproblems. Covers budgets, costsystems, and cash flows. Uses casestudies to stress the application ofmanagerial accounting concepts.Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inAC203 and MA102. Offered fall andspring semesters. 3 creditsAC307 Financial AccountingStudies accounting standards and theaccounting system. Records, reports, andinterprets financial transactions andrelated statements. Includes assets,liabilities, and equity accounts.4 creditsAC308 Management AccountingAnalyzes financial statements andunderlying economic events. Studiesinternal costing systems as a basis formanagerial decision-making, both inplanning and control. 4 creditsAMERICAN STUDIESAM200 American Culture andCountercultureIntroduces interdisciplinary nature ofAmerican Studies and focuses on thepersistence of ―counterculture‖ groupsin the ongoing development ofAmerican culture. Required for majors


and minors in American Studies, butothers may take it as an elective. Noprerequisites. 3 creditsAM300 Special Topics in AmericanStudiesProvides interdisciplinary seminar onspecial topics in American Studies.Topics may include, but are not limitedto: the Roaring Twenties, Delmarva,War Protest, Baseball, Religion, andPolitics in America, etc. Prerequisite:junior standing or permission of theinstructor. 3 creditsAM400 Senior Seminar in AmericanStudiesProvides interdisciplinary seminar formajors in which a team of faculty leadstudent through readings anddiscussions to conceptualize a holisticstatement of American culture thatutilizes all of the disciplines representedin the program. The theme of theseminar will vary from year to year. Theseminar leads to a major paper, orsenior thesis, that incorporates two ormore of the disciplines represented inthe major. Prerequisite: senior standing.3 creditsARTAR100 History and Appreciation of ArtSurveys Western cultures‘ contribution toworld art, prehistory to 1600. Studiesexamples of the world‘s treasures of art,including architecture, painting,sculpture, and minor related works.(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.)3 creditsAR101 Fundamentals of Design IFocuses upon the theory and techniquesof design and neutrals applicable toproblems of visual presentation. Developsdesigns by line and form, shape andbalance, using the neutrals of black, gray,and white. (Offered annually.) CourseFee: $30.00 3 creditsAR103 Fundamentals of Drawing IPractice in a range of mediums and basictechniques, including the study of figure,still life, and landscape. (Offered FallSemester.) Course Fee: $30.00 3 creditsAR105 Elementary Art IIntroduces two- and three-dimensionaldesign. Focuses upon the fundamentalsof modeling clay, collage, mobiles, blockprinting, elementary drawing, and thestudy of color. (Offered Fall Semester.)Course Fee: $30.00 3 creditsAR109 Painting IStudies the theory and techniques ofwatercolor expressed in quick sketchesand completed paintings using wet towet, wet to dry, and overlay oftransparent wash. (Offered annually.)Course Fee: $30.00 3 creditsAR202 Fundamentals of Design IIContinuation of the theory and techniquesof design of color as applicable to theproblems of visual presentation. Studentapplies study of design to color rather thanneutrals. Prerequisite: AR101.(Offered Spring semester.)Course Fee: $30.00 3 creditsAR203 Fundamentals of Drawing IIContinuation of Drawing I with emphasison advanced techniques and personalstyle. (Offered Spring Semester.)Course Fee: $30.00 3 creditsAR205 Elementary Art IIContinuation of Elementary Art I withemphasis upon individual style andtechniques. (Offered Spring Semester.)Course Fee: $30.00 3 creditsAR209 Painting IIContinuation of AR109 with emphasis onadvanced projects in watercolor media.Prerequisite: AR109. Course Fee: $30.003 creditsAR220 Special Topics in ArtSpecial Topics are available either asindependent study for a small numberof students or as a class on a topic ofinterest to majors. 3 creditsAR215, AR315 Foreign Study andTravel in Fine ArtsFor the student interested in the manyfacets of art history. Two credit hours areavailable to the student who keeps adetailed record of each day‘s activities,including places visited and a descriptionof artwork and artists. The completion ofthese requirements plus an in-depthreport dealing with an artist and one ormore major works or a period of art mayearn three credit hours. 2-3 creditsBUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONBA 100 Introduction to BusinessOverviews the fundamentals of businessadministration, including internationalbusiness, marketing, management,accounting, human resources, and socialresponsibility. (Offered Fall and SpringSemesters.) 3 creditsBA105 American Free-enterpriseSystemOverviews business fundamentals andthe functional areas of business,including trends in the economicenvironment. Includes application ofprinciples to decision-making in cases inthe American free-enterprise system.Content serves as a vehicle for studentsto strengthen their critical reading,thinking and writing skills and to work ina team-based environment. (Offered at<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>-New Castle) 3 creditsBA150 Microcomputer ApplicationsProvides comprehensive coverage ofusage in current software applicationsthat includes, but is not limited to,electronic spreadsheets, databasemanagement, and presentationsoftware. (Offered Fall and SpringSemesters.) Course Fee: $30.003 creditsBA200 Business Law IExamines the legal system and thecourts, legal aspects of business, torts,business crime, and contracts. Sales lawincluding the Uniform Commercial Code(UCC), warranties and product liability,fair employment practices, andgovernmental regulation of businessbehavior. (Offered Fall and SpringSemesters.) 3 creditsBA201 Business Law IIContinuation of BA200. Includescommercial paper and securedtransactions, partnership and corporatelaw, reorganization and liquidationunder bankruptcy laws, personalproperty, bailments, real property lawincluding leases, insurance, decedent‘sestates, and accountant‘s liability.*Prerequisite: BA200. (Offered SpringSemesters.) 3 creditsBA207 Legal Issues in BusinessExamines judicial system and variousareas of the law as they pertain tobusiness. Overview of businessrelationships such as soleproprietorships, general and limitedpartnerships, corporations, and limitedliability companies. Focuses on contractsand their formation and the UniformCommercial Code (UCC); also, age andgender discrimination, legal andbusiness ethics. Every class includesnewspaper articles regarding businessand legal issues selected by eachstudent to be read and analyzed as ateam activity. Legal terminologyconcerning business stressed. (Offeredat WC-NC.) 3 credits94


BA212 International BusinessThis introductory course identifies thechallenges, tasks, processes, andpractices confronting managers ininternational business. Considers topicssuch as global economic trends,movements towards free trade, theinternational legal environment ofbusiness, international integrationstrategies, and entry to foreign markets,international human resourcemanagement, and ethical issues forinternational operations. Required:Sophomore standing. Recommended:BA100 with a grade of C or better.(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.)3 creditsBA244 Analyses in Application ofBusiness PrinciplesAnalyzes accounting, finance,management, and marketing issuesdrawn from case studies. Emphasizesapplication of principles and theories tothe resolution of complex businessproblems. (Offered at WC-NC.)3 creditsBA261 Legal Environment ofBusinessExamines the judicial system includingfederal and state regulatory agenciespertaining to business. Overview ofbusiness relationships such as soleproprietorships, general and limitedpartnerships, corporations, limitedliability companies, and nonprofits; also,explores liquidation procedures. Focuseson contracts and their formation, andthe Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).Examines warranties, securedtransactions and product liability;bankruptcy and its consequences will beaddressed; insurance aspects ofcommercial trade will be discussed;legal terminology concerning businessstressed. (Offered at WC-NC.) 3 creditsBA309 Leadership in BusinessAnalyzes management techniquesincluding decision-making and problemsolving. Explores various modes of actionthat contribute to goal achievement.(Offered at WC-NC.) 3 creditsBA310, BA410 Special Topics inBusinessSpecial Topics are available as a classon topics of interest. Topics mayinclude Distribution Models in Marketing,Contemporary Issues in the Workplaceand International Perspectives.Prerequisites: Permission of theInstructor and Junior or Senior standing.3 creditsBA312 Quantitative Business AnalysisAnalyzes and applies quantitativetechniques designed for businessdecision-making. Develops use ofsimulation and mathematical models toexamine the role of production andmanagement functions from planning tocontrol. Prerequisites: MA111, MA201,AC203 with a grade of C or better ineach; junior standing. (Offered FallSemesters.) 3 creditsBA325 Business CommunicationsPresents in-depth treatment of oral andwritten skills essential for success inbusiness. Emphasizes preparation ofroutine business documents.Prerequisites: Junior standing; EN100and BA150 with a grade of C or better ineach or permission of the instructor.(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.)3 creditsBA412 Global Business ManagementFocuses on strategic and operatingmanagement in an international setting.Connections are drawn between thehost county‘s environment andmultinational strategies, especiallydeveloping an awareness of howvariations in culture, politics, and societyinfluence the company‘s organizationand management. Uses case studies toidentify practices of firms in variouscountries, studies appropriate businessand assessment techniques regardingenvironmental risks and opportunities.Prerequisite: A grade of C or better inBA212. 3 creditsBA418 Leadership Challenges andStrategiesAnalyzes the leadership challenges andopportunities existing in today‘s businessenvironment. Presents leadership andmanagement strategies and techniques topromote leadership success. Enhances thestudent‘s appreciation of the qualities ofeffective and efficient leadership. Suggestshow to recognize and counter poorleadership. Senior standing. 3 creditsBA430 Business Policy and StrategyCapstone course for BusinessAdministration. Designed to integratecontent of business functions as necessaryin solving problems facing seniormanagement. Case study method is used.*Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inAC302, EC300 and last semester seniorstanding. (Offered in Spring Semester.)3 creditsBA450/BA460 Business AdministrationInternshipInternship in a work setting withindustry or government. Provides thestudent with the opportunity to applyacademic learning in a practical workenvironment. Credit may be given fortwo different internships. Prerequisites:Junior or senior standing, meetingcollege and departmental eligibilitycriteria, and approval by the SchoolDirector. Pass/Fail. 3 creditsBA501 Marketing Theory and BuyerBehaviorStudies marketing topics such asstrategic market planning, time-basedcompetition, customer satisfaction,innovation, creativity, and research.Emphasizes competitive marketing andcontemporary buying behavior.3 creditsBA502 Business StatisticsDescriptive statistics, samplingprocedures, hypotheses testing, statisticalquality control charting, confidence limits,analysis of variance, chi-square tests,simple, and multiple regressions aretopics included. Concepts are related tobusiness decisions and form the basis fordata analysis and model buildingencountered in other MBA courses.3 creditsBA503 Advanced Financial ManagementFinancial planning and control for thefinancial and nonfinancial executive, includingdecisions of investment, growth, andexpansion strategies, dividend policy andcapital structure. Analyzes principles leads todecisions about current assets, fixed assets,debt, equity, and capital assets. Emphasizesdecision-making based on quantitativeanalysis. Prerequisites: BA502, BA5063 creditsBA504 Social Forces in BusinessStudies the ethical, moral, and legalresponsibilities of the manager in thebusiness world. National, state and locallaws and customs stressed as they relate tothe business enterprise and the rights ofworkers. 3 creditsBA505 Managerial EconomicsIntegrates principles and ideas from variousfields of economics for managementdecision-making and policy formation withinthe firm. Includes demand and cost analysis,pricing policies, capital budgeting, and othertopics of economic analysis. Prerequisites:BA502 3 credits95


BA506 Advanced ManagerialAccountingEmphasizes various cost concepts, costbehavior, cost accounting systems, andbudgeting. Effects of costs and how theyare reported in management controlsystems are studied as well as theinterpretation and use of cost data indecision-making. Prerequisite: BA5023 creditsBA507 Operations ManagementStudies concepts relating to theoperations function in bothmanufacturing and service organizationsas they relate to planning, organizing,and controlling resources. Included is astudy of efficient and effective productionof goods and provision of services tomeet the goals of the organization. Caseanalysis employed to relate theory topractice. Prerequisites: BA505, BA5063 creditsBA508 Organizational DevelopmentTopics covered include learning,perception, job attitude, workmotivation, leadership, decision-makingand group dynamics. Course seeks toenhance student knowledge concerningthe behavior of individuals and groups inan organization. Application oforganizational behavior theory tomanagerial problems is included.3 creditsBA509 Management Support SystemsFocuses on control systems that help afirm achieve predetermined goals. Acontrol system involves a set of rulesthat process information to result in achoice among alternatives: a decision.Communications, also a part of thesystem, is the manner by which theinformation is routed to all of theprocessing and decision entities. Thiscourse considers the formal andinformal aspects of managementcontrol. 3 creditsBA510 Small BusinessEntrepreneurshipStudies small companies and thechallenges that are commonlyencountered. Students assigned clientsfor whom they will identify problem areasand recommend changes to improveoperations. Consulting reports will bepresented to the class. 3 creditsBA511 Quality Planning andControlStudies the total quality organizationembracing the total ability to see theorganization as a whole and tounderstand quality aspects of integratedstrategic planning, empowered how andwhy the functions of a business areinterdependent workers, internal andexternal quality assessments and mustbe carefully managed for theorganization to benchmarking,supplier/vendor agreements andcustomer perform well. Students areencouraged to relate the opera-focus.Quality Functional Deployment (QFD)and Continuation of their own firm tothe course content. QualityImprovement (CQI), supportive of TotalQuality Management are included.3 creditsBA512 Legal Options in BusinessStudies law governing commercialtransactions, relationships of parties-ofinterestand organizations involved.Emphasizes applications and options indecision-making. 3 creditsBA513 International ManagementExamines international business,integrating theory, policy, andapplication in a global setting. Topicsinclude theories of international trade,types of investment, exchange rates,international finance, governmentintervention in trade and the role ofglobal institutions in promoting worldtrade and trade blocs. 3 creditsBA514 Contemporary IssuesSeminarStudies current issues of interest thatwill vary from time to time. Althoughtopics generally will be macro in scope,events may suggest appropriate microtopics as well. 3 creditsBA515 Strategic Planning andAnalysisCapstone course in business policy thatstresses a synthesis of the functionalbusiness fields. Course developsstudent ability to see the organization asa whole and to understand how andwhy the functions of a business areinterdependent and must be carefullymanaged for the organization toperform well. Students are encouragedto relate the operation of their own firmto the course content. 3 creditsBA516 Executive LeadershipGraduate course in leadership. It is notpresumed that the student will emergefrom the course as ―leader.‖ Rather, thestudent will be immersed in studies ofleadership and various models ofleadership. These studies and modelsmay enable the student to assess,understand, and improve his or her ownapproach to leading, as well as to selectand evaluate leaders. 3 credits96BA604 Cooperative Placement inBusinessWork experience in a business setting inwhich graduate learning themes may beapplied. Placement is appropriate only forthe student who is not employed full-time.Prerequisite: approval of Program Director.3 creditsBA605 Research ProjectIntegrates student‘s education withpractical work experience. Students areencouraged to research matters relating totheir individual business or employmentareas to bring together classroom theoryand practical application in the workplace.3 creditsBIOLOGYThe following courses may involve theuse of animals or animal organs.Students who are concerned about theuse of animals in laboratory instructionhave the responsibility to contact theinstructor prior to class enrollment todetermine whether animals are to beused, whether class exercises involvinganimals are required or optional, andwhat alternatives (if any) are available.The refusal to participate in requiredactivities involving animals may resultin a failing grade in a course.BI100 Introductory BiologyOne-semester introductory courseconcerned with the fundamental facts andprinciples of modern biology. Designed forthe student who wishes to gain anunderstanding of current biological conceptsand their relevance to the problems ofhuman society. Emphasis on principles andtopics of contemporary interest; cellstructure and function, energy transfer,maintenance and diversity of life forms,reproduction and heredity, evolution,ecological problems, and man as afunctional organism of the environment.Special Note: Three lecture hours and threelab hours per week. May not be substitutedfor BI150 or BI155. Not recommended forscience-related majors. (Offered Fall andSpring Semesters.) Course Fee: $50.004 creditsBI105 Introduction to Human BiologyA contextual science course that exploresthe aspects of Human Biology. Topics to bediscussed include the organization andmaintenance of the body; integrating andcoordinating systems; the continuity of life;origin and evolution; and relationships ofthe human to the environment in which welive. 3 credits


BI107 Human SexualityA contextual science course that studiessexuality in human beings, includinganatomy and physiology of thereproduction system; fertilization,prenatal development and parturition;normal and variant sexual behavior;birth control; abortion; venerealdiseases and sex; sexual responsibilityand ethics; and sex education. Open toall students; particularly recommendedfor student anticipating career in healthprofessions or education. 3 creditsBI110 Basic Human Anatomy andPhysiologyA contextual science course that surveysthe structure and the function of thehuman systems. Laboratory exerciseswill correlate anatomical andphysiological relationships throughobservation, dissection, andexperimentation. Three lecture hoursand three laboratory hours per week.This course may not be substituted forBI210 or BI215. (Offered Fall Semester.)Course Fee: $50.00 4 creditsBI112 Insects and ManA contextual science course concernedwith the fundamentals and principles ofentomology. It is targeted for the studentwho wishes to gain an understanding ofthe biology of insects and relatedarthropods and the impact they have onhuman society. Topics include the impactof insects on agriculture, medicallyimportant arthropods, forensicentomology, insects as food, and insectsas inspiration in the arts. 3 creditsBI113 CSI <strong>Wesley</strong>A contextual science course designed tofamiliarize students with techniquesemployed by crime scene investigators.Students learn to recognize and processevidence by conducting tests that actualCSIs use in the field and laboratory.Fingerprinting, foot printing, fiber analysis,crime scene sketching and photographing,and blood typing are techniques availablein this course. 3 creditsBI120 Field Studies of the CaribbeanA contextual science course withextensive field study of forest, coastal,and reef ecosystems with their associatedplants and animals. Topics includespecies composition, tropic interactions,community structure, and environmentalinfluences. Building on an understandingof these natural systems, student willexamine the human impact on thesehabitats, including such issues as landand water use, population pressure, andagricultural and industrial practices.Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.Fees vary with the cost of transportationand lodging. 3 creditsBI130 Humans and GeneticsA contextual science course that exploresthe impact of genetics on humanactivities. After a brief review of basicgenetics and molecular biology, the classinvestigates applications such asagricultural genetics, marinebiotechnology, crime investigations,health care, and the Human GenomeProject. A discussion of the social andethical problems generated by detailedgenetic knowledge serves as theconcluding focus. BI130 does not meetthe requirements for BI340. 3 creditsBI135 Delaware Coastal StudiesA contextual science course that exposesthe student to the biological and physicalcharacteristics of coastal ecosystems inDelaware and the Chesapeake Bayregion, including such topics as waterchemistry and tides, local geology andmeteorology, the resident plants andanimals and their interactions. A historyof human impact in the area will serve asa basis for discussing current policy andenvironmental issues. May involve somefield work. 3 creditsBI140 The Scientific ProcessUtilizes selected current and historicaltopics in biology so that the student canunderstand how the process of scienceoccurs. Evaluates some topics in theirsocietal context so that an array ofpossible solutions and implications can beexplored. Participants required to doindependent research in the lab andlibrary, presenting their findings in writtenand oral form. One course hour per week.Students who transfer to <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>as Biology majors, or <strong>Wesley</strong> studentswho change their major to Biology aftertheir first semester and who havesuccessfully completed with a grade of Cor better one or more of the major‘scourses (e.g. Chemistry I, Biology I,Anatomy and Physiology I) will beexempted from this course. Students withno prior experience in a major‘s sciencecourse should enroll during the fall of thesophomore year. (Offered Fall Semester.)1 creditBI150 Biology IFirst course in a two-semester sequence inBiological Science that covers selectedbiological concepts in depth. Major topicsinclude historical and current technologyand scientific philosophy; cell types, theirstructure and physiology; the biochemicaland biophysical processes of metabolism;principles of genetics and heritability; andthe importance of bacteria, protists, andfungi in our lives. Designed for student97anticipating a career directly related to thenatural and physical sciences. Three lecturehours and three laboratory hours per week.(Offered Spring Semester.) Course Fee:$50.00 4 creditsBI155 Biology IIContinuation of Biology I. Major topicsinclude the diversity, structure andreproduction of plants; reproduction,embryonic development, diversity, andanatomy and physiology of animals; and astudy of the principles of ecology,adaptation, and evolution. Localenvironments are stressed in the study ofecological relationships. Three lecture hoursand three laboratory hours per week.Prerequisite: BI150. (Offered FallSemester.) Course Fee: $50.00 4 creditsBI199 Contextual Science SpecialTopicsCourse descriptions and syllabi: available attime of offering. 3 creditsBI210 Anatomy and Physiology IFirst course of a two-semester sequence thatincludes the study of morphological andfunctional aspects of human systems. Studiesof normal and abnormal functions, themaintenance of homeostatic conditions, basicconcepts of cells and tissues, andintegumentary, skeletal, muscular, andnervous systems. Laboratory includesdissection and experimentation to illustrateanatomical and physiological relationships.Course is designed for student consideringcareer in biological sciences, various alliedhealth fields, and related areas. Three lecturehours an d three laboratory hours per week.A contextual science course. (Offered FallSemester.) Course Fee: $50.00 4 creditsBI215 Anatomy and Physiology IIContinuation of BI210 which includes astudy of the circulatory, lymphatic,respiratory, digestion, nutrition andmetabolism, urinary, reproductive, andendocrine systems. Prerequisite: a C orbetter in BI 155 or BI210. A contextualscience course. (Offered Spring semester.)Course Fee: $50.00 4 creditsBI265 Directed ResearchProvides an opportunity to engage in anindependent, problem-oriented ortechnique-based research project underthe guidance of a faculty member. Afterdiscussing possible topics with thesupervising faculty member, student willbe required to submit a written proposaloutlining the proposed project andresearch design prior to enrolling in thiscourse. Upon completion of the project,student will present his or her results inthe form of a poster, paper, or oralPowerPoint presentation. Prerequisites:successful completion of CH150 and BI150


with a grade of C or higher, or approval ofthe supervising faculty member;sophomore standing; cumulative GPA of3.00 or higher. 4 creditsBI310 MicrobiologyIntroduces the study of microorganismsand bacteria in detail. Topics includemorphology, physiology, and the role ofbacteria in specific diseases and in theenvironment. There will be a brief surveyof protozoa, fungi, rickettsia, and viruses.A description of the interaction of themicroorganisms and the immune system isprovided, and information on disinfectantand antimicrobial agent mechanisms.Three lecture hours and three laboratoryhours per week. Prerequisites: BI150 orBI215; CH130 or CH150. (Offered FallSemester.) Course Fee: $50.00 4 creditsBI314 Medical MicrobiologyContinues the study of microorganismswith emphasis on pathogenic bacteria,viruses, protozoa, and fungi. There will bean emphasis on pathogenic mechanismsand epidemiology. Infectious diseases willbe examined as to characteristicsymptoms, causative agents, diagnosis,treatment, and prevention. The goal is toprovide an understanding of therelationship between pathogenicmicroorganisms and humans or otheranimals. Prerequisite: BI310. 3 creditsBI317 Vertebrate PhysiologyStudies the mechanism and functions ofvertebrate animal systems with emphasison mammalian organisms. Topics willinclude: ion and water regulation;respiration; hemodynamics; digestion;neurophysiology; muscle function;endocrine and urogenital systems.Laboratory work involves instrumentationand computer simulation designed toexamine the basic principles ofphysiology. Emphasizes theinterrelationships of physiologicalprocesses and how they relate to theneeds of vertebrate animals. Threelecture hours and three laboratory hoursper week. Prerequisites: BI155, CH210with a grade of C or better in each.4 creditsBI322 Cell BiologyExamines the chemistry, physiology, andmorphology of cells. Areas covered includebioenergetics, membrane structures andtheir functions, regulation, differentiation,and cellular interdependence. Laboratorywill reinforce lecture topics and provideshands-on work with microscopy andmethods and techniques used in cellbiology. Three lecture hours and threelaboratory hours per week. Prerequisites:BI310, CH210. (Offered Spring Semester inodd-numbered years.) 4 creditsBI325 Biology Special TopicsSpecial Topics are available either asindependent study for a small number ofstudents or as a class on a topic of interestto majors. 4 creditsBI 327 Animal BehaviorDesigned for biology and psychologymajors. Includes the genetic, ecological,evolutionary and physiological aspects ofanimal behavior. Special emphasis placedon social behaviors including kin selection,communication, aggression, andreproductive behavior. Prerequisites: BI150 or PY 302 or permission of theinstructor. 3 creditsBI332 Principles of Plant BiologyStudies the classification, structure, andanatomy of the algae, lower plants, andvascular plants. Stresses the relationshipof anatomy to basic physiologicalprocesses such as photosynthesis,nutrient uptake, and internal transport.Examines the ecological relationships ofplant communities in the mid-Atlanticregion in the laboratory. Three lecturehours and three laboratory hours perweek. Prerequisites: BI155 and CH210with a grade of C or better in each.Course Fee: $50.00 4 creditsBI335 Immunology-ImmunohematologyStudies the areas of immunology andimmunohematology. Three lecture hoursand a three-hour laboratory period perweek. The laboratory period consists ofpractical experience on clinical samples.Prerequisite: BI310. (Offered SpringSemester in odd-numbered years.)Course Fee: $50.00 4 creditsBI340 GeneticsIntroduces the principles of heredity inliving systems. Topics covered include celldivision, Mendelian principles of genetics,conjugation and recombination, geneinteractions, gene regulation, geneticengineering, and population genetics.Covers experimental results andmethodology of both classical genetics andmolecular techniques during discussion.Six hours of integrated lecture and lab perweek. Prerequisites: BI310, CH210.(Offered Spring Semester in evennumberedyears.) Course Fee: $50.004 credits98BI345 EmbryologyStudies the developmental anatomy ofvertebrates including the human.Includes principles of gene regulationand cell differentiation. Laboratorystudies involve the examination ofprimary tissues and developmentalprocesses. Three lecture hours andthree laboratory hours per week.Prerequisite: BI340.Course Fee: $50.00 4 creditsBI350 EcologyStudies the interactions between theindividual organism and itsenvironment; population dynamics andinteractions; communities; energytransfer within an ecological system;components of the ecosystem.Prerequisites: BI150, MA111, CH160;BI155 recommended or concurrent.(Offered Spring Semester.) 4 creditsBI355 LimnologyExamines the ecology of aquatic habitatsin which the biota of lakes, marshes, andestuarine systems are studied utilizingfield surveys and individual projects.Prerequisite: BI350 or concurrent.(Offered Spring Semester as needed.)3 creditsBI361 Invertebrate ZoologyStudies the evolution, development,morphology, physiology, and ecology ofrepresentatives of the major invertebrategroups. Includes principles of physiologicaldynamics including osmoregulation,respiration, hemodynamics, digestion, andcontrol of organ interaction. Laboratorywill emphasize morphological andtaxonomic principles. Six hours ofintegrated lecture and lab. Prerequisite:BI155. (Offered Fall Semester in oddnumberedyears.) Course Fee: $50.004 creditsBI365 Directed ResearchProvides an opportunity to engage in anindependent, problem-oriented ortechnique-based research project underthe guidance of a faculty member. Afterdiscussing possible topics with thesupervising faculty member, student willbe required to submit a written proposaloutlining the proposed project andresearch design prior to enrolling in thiscourse. Upon completion of the project,student will present his or her results inthe form of a poster, paper, or oralPowerPoint presentation. Prerequisites:successful completion of CH150 andBI150 with a grade of C or higher, orapproval of the supervising facultymember; junior standing; cumulative GPAof 3.00 or higher. 4 credits


BI403 Plant PhysiologyStudies the physiology of plant cells andorganisms. Emphasizes biophysical andbiochemical aspects of plant functioningincluding water relations, mineral nutrition,transport phenomena, photosynthesis, andphoto physiology. The laboratory workinvolves experimental procedures toillustrate these physiological principles.Three lecture hours and three laboratoryhours per week. Prerequisites: BI155,CH326. Course Fee: $50.00 4 creditsBI405 Medical Technology SeminarIntroduction to the clinical laboratory,including orientation, quality assurance,professional ethics, safety, laboratorymathematics, and venipuncture and othermanual skills. Student participates in anongoing program of continuing educationwithin the hospital and may be expected topresent findings of their research. Theoriesof laboratory management and educationalmethodologies will also be introduced.3 creditsBI406 Research MethodsAn introduction to quantitative andqualitative research methods. Topicsinclude research questions, sampling,measurement, bias, research validity,research design, and data analysis.Student prepares a research proposal.Prerequisites: MA201 (Offered FallSemester.) 2 creditsBI407 Experimental and ProjectResearchContinuation of BI406. Student isexpected to conduct guided researchand write their results in a formatsuggested by editors of leadingbiological and environmental sciencesjournals. (Offered Spring Semester.)1 creditBI409 Biology InternshipInternship in a work setting with aprivate company or governmentagency. Experience provides thestudent the opportunity to applyacademic learning in a practical workenvironment. Introductory,intermediate, and concludingevaluation conferences will be heldwith the student, cooperatingsupervisor, and program director.Following the internship, the studentprepares an oral and written report ofthe significance of the internship intheoretical learning. Prerequisites:Junior or senior standing and approvedinternship application. 3 creditsBI435 Environmental MicrobiologyContinues the study of microorganismswith emphasis on those of environmentalimportance. There will be thoroughdiscussion of those microorganisms thatcause problems and/or are of use innatural environments, industrialprocesses, pollution, food preservation,and preparation. Two lecture hours andthree laboratory hours per week.Prerequisite: BI310. (Offered SpringSemester in even-numbered years.)4 creditsThe six Biology courses listed beloware for the Medical Technologyclinical year. Enrollment in thesecourses is limited to senior MedicalTechnology students.BI410 Clinical ChemistryCombination lecture and practicum oninstrumentation, laboratory mathematics,study of carbohydrates, amino acids,proteins, lipids, enzymes, hormones,blood gases and therapeutic drugs.7 creditsBI415 Clinical Hematology/CytochemistryCombination lecture and practicumcovering hematopoiesis, normal andabnormal cell maturation, cause, anddiagnosis of hemoglobinopathies,leukemias, anemias, and lymphomas.Coagulation, mechanisms ofhemostasis, and causes and diagnosisof hemorrhagic disorders arediscussed. 7 creditsBI420 Clinical MicrobiologyCombination lecture and practicumcovering the causative agent,diagnosis, treatment and prevention ofmost viral, parasitic, mycological andbacterial diseases. 7 creditsBI425 Clinical Urinalysis,Parasitology, and BodyFluidsCombination lecture and practicum onrenal structure, the formation of urine,chemical and microscopic examinationsand clearance test. Also included aretopics on other body fluids such assynovial, spinal, and peritoneal fluids.Specimens are examined for evidenceof parasites. 3 creditsBI430 Clinical ImmunohematologyCombination lecture and practicum onAABB standards of donor selection,blood bank procedural management,proper use and preparation of bloodcomponents and theory andtechniques of blood grouping, crossmatchingof blood and hemolyticdisease of the newborn. 7 credits99CHEMISTRYCH100 Introductory ChemistryOne-semester course for non-sciencemajors and students who have not hada prior chemistry course and arerequired to take CH150. Topics includescientific measurement; atomicstructure; classifications and interactionsof matter; descriptive chemistry;formulas and equations, stoichiometry;the solid, liquid and gas states; andappropriate applications. This coursemay not be substituted for CH150 orCH160. Three class hours and onethree-hour laboratory period per week.A contextual science course. CourseFee: $50.00 4 creditsCH130 Chemistry for Allied HealthFocuses on inorganic, organic andbiochemistry with emphasis on theapplications of chemical principles tothe molecular basis for life. Designedfor students who plan to pursuecareers in the health related areas.Topics include structure and propertiesof matter; energy; atomic structureand bonding; gas laws; chemicalreactions; reaction rates andequilibrium; acids and bases and theirregulation in the body; saturated andunsaturated hydrocarbons; alcohols,ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylicacids, esters, and amines;carbohydrates, lipids, proteins,enzymes, vitamins, and body fluids.This course may not be substituted forCH150 or CH160. Three class hoursand one three-hour laboratory periodper week. Prerequisite: Grade of C orbetter in MA108. Course Fee: $50.004 creditsCH150 Chemistry IFamiliarizes student with the basicprinciples and calculations ofchemistry. An introductory course forscience majors. Topics coveredinclude: atomic theory; stoichiometryand solution calculations;thermochemistry; atomic andmolecular structure; chemical bonding,and a survey of chemical reactions andchemical reactivity. Three class hoursand one three-hour laboratory perweek. Prerequisite: high schoolchemistry or grade of C or better inCH100. Concurrent registration inMA102 or higher is recommended.(Offered Fall Semester.) Course Fee:$50.00 4 credits


CH160 Chemistry IIContinuation of CH150 Topics include:properties of solutions and states ofmatter; thermodynamics; chemicalequilibrium; acid-base theory andsolubility; electrochemistry; andchemical kinetics. Three class hoursand one three-hour laboratory perweek. Prerequisite: CH150 with gradeof C or better. (Offered SpringSemester.) Course Fee: $50.004 creditsCH199 Contextual Science SpecialTopicsCourse descriptions and syllabi:available at time of offering. 3 creditsCH200 Organic Chemistry IFirst semester of a two-semestercourse in organic chemistry. Principaltopics covered are: the language oforganic chemistry, identification ofmore commonly encounteredfunctional groups, and a more detailedstudy of hydrocarbons, reaction typesand mechanisms, alcohols, and ethers.Three class hours and one three-hourlaboratory per week. Prerequisite: Agrade of C or better in CH150.(Offered Spring Semester.)Course Fee: $50.00 4 creditsCH210 Organic Chemistry IIContinuation of CH200. Includesaromatic compounds, aldehydes andketones, acids, amines, phenols,carbohydrates, lipids, proteins andnucleic acids. Each topic includes astudy of nomenclature, synthesis, andrepresentative reactions. Use ofspectroscopy in the identification ofcompounds is also covered. Threeclass hours and one three-hourlaboratory per week. Prerequisite:Grade of C or better in CH200.(Offered Fall Semester.) 4 creditsCH265 Directed ResearchProvides an opportunity to engage inan independent, problem-oriented ortechnique-based research projectunder the guidance of a facultymember. After discussing possibletopics with the supervising facultymember, student will be required tosubmit a written proposal outlining theproposed project and research designprior to enrolling in this course. Uponcompletion of the project, student willpresent his/her results in the form of aposter, paper, or oral PowerPointpresentation. Prerequisites: successfulcompletion of CH150 and BI150 with agrade of C or higher, or approval ofthe supervising faculty member;sophomore standing; cumulative GPAof 3.00 or higher. 2 creditsCH303 Physical Chemistry IA quantitative study of the fundamentalphysiochemical principles of matter asapplied to gases, liquids, solids, andsolutions with illustrative laboratoryexperiments. Three lectures and onethree hour laboratory period per week.Prerequisites: CH210, MA212 andPS250. Course Fee: $50.00 4 creditsCH304 Physical Chemistry IIA quantitative study of the fundamentalphysiochemical principles of matter asapplied to gases, liquids, solids, andsolutions with illustrative laboratoryexperiments. A continuation of CH303.Three lectures and one three hourlaboratory period per week.Prerequisites: CH303.Course Fee: $50.00 4 creditsCH306 Instrumental AnalysisTheoretical principles and chemicalapplications of instrumental methods ofanalysis. Two lectures and two threehour laboratory experiments. Threelectures and one three hour laboratoryperiod per week. Prerequisites: CH210,MA212 and PS250. Course Fee: $50.004 creditsCH310 Analytical ChemistryIntroduces both quantitative andqualitative aspects of chemicalanalysis. Topics covered: data anderror analysis; gravimetric methods;various volumetric analysis methods;and various spectroscopic,chromatographic, and potentiometricmethods of analysis. Two class hoursand two three-hour laboratory periodsper week. Prerequisites: Grade of C orbetter in CH160 and in CH210.(Offered Spring Semester.) CourseFee: $50.00 4 creditsCH326 BiochemistryStudies structure, nomenclature, andmetabolism of carbohydrates, lipids,proteins, and nucleic acids. Emphasis isgiven to the formation, storage, andtransfer of energy and to the study ofenzyme kinetics and specificity.Prerequisites: C or better grade inCH160 and in CH210. (Offered FallSemester.) 3 creditsCH365 Directed ResearchProvides an opportunity to engage inan independent, problem-oriented ortechnique-based research projectunder the guidance of a facultymember. After discussing possibletopics with the supervising facultymember, student will be required tosubmit a written proposal outlining theproposed project and research designprior to enrolling in this course. Upon100completion of the project, student willpresent his/her results in the form of aposter, paper, or oral PowerPointpresentation. Prerequisites: successfulcompletion of CH150 and BI150 with agrade of C or higher, or approval ofthe supervising faculty member; juniorstanding; cumulative GPA of 3.00 orhigher. 2 creditsCOMMUNICATIONCM101 Public SpeakingA performance course in publicspeaking for all students whoseprofessional goals will require them toaddress small or large audiences.Audience analysis, topic selection,construction and organization, anddelivery skills emphasized.(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.)3 creditsCM120 Speech Communication forTeachersA performance course with intensepractice in the three crucial areas ofspeaking: delivery, format, andsubstance, Future teachers will study,develops, and deliver various speakingexercises specific to the teachingcontext. (Offered Fall and SpringSemesters.) 3 creditsCM201 Business and ProfessionalSpeakingA performance course with emphasison speaking and working withappropriate formats. Assignmentsinclude, but are not limited to, paneldiscussions and interviews related toemployment, performance appraisals,and discipline. (Offered annually.)3 creditsCM210 Human CommunicationsAn overview and analysis of basic theoryand processes underlying thecommunication experience. Topicsinclude interpersonal communication,small group processes, organizationalcommunication, and masscommunication. Student will givepresentations in class; however, CM210is not a performance course. (Offeredannually.) 3 creditsCM305 Intercultural CommunicationExamines the relationship betweencommunication and culture. Exploresand analyzes general concepts ofintercommunity, and those relevant tounderstanding and appreciatingcultural differences for their impact oncommunication. 3 credits


CM310 Introduction to PublicRelationsIntroduces the nature, history, andpractices of public relations inbusiness, trade associations, nonprofitorganizations, and other institutions.Areas investigated are the newsrelease, broadcast publicity, specialevents, in-house publications, and theplanning required for effective publicrelations. Prerequisite: Junior standingor permission of the instructor.(Offered annually.) 3 creditsCM315 Interpersonal CommunicationStudies the human communicationprocesses in relationships, with anemphasis on variables affectingcommunicative interactions. Theories,models, research, and relevantvariables are the subject of study,including communication styles,competency, and roles. 3 creditsCM360 Public Relations ProjectProvides student with an opportunity tohandle a variety of public relationsproblems and projects in simulations andreal-world situations. Create persuasiveand informative messages and work withexternal media outlets. Addresses issuesof media ethics and professionalism.Additional laboratory hours may berequired. Prerequisite: CM310. 3 creditsCM410 PersuasionStudies in-depth the theory underlyingthe persuasive process, with emphasison the psychological and culturalprocesses that make them effective.Sender, receiver, and message variablesare studied for their persuasive impact,and the actual performance ofpersuasion-related messages isrequired. Prerequisites: Junior standingor permission of the instructor. (Offeredannually.) 3 creditsCM470 Special Topics inCommunicationsVaried topics in communication will beemphasized to give students moredetailed and in-depth knowledge in aspecific area of the field. 3 creditsDRAMADR110 Introduction to ActingIntroduces theories and principles ofacting, with particular attention tobasic stage movement, technique, andspeech. Practical exercises willdemonstrate specific problemsencountered by the actor. (Offered Falland Spring Semesters.) 3 creditsDR111 Introduction to Directingand ProductionStudies fundamentals of directing, whichinclude play selection and analysis,rehearsal procedures, stage movements,and the techniques of translating ascript into dramatic action on stage.(Offered when demand warrants.)3 creditsDR112 Technical TheaterStudies technical elements ofproduction, including lighting, setdesign and construction, andmanagement of a dramatic production.(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.)3 creditsDR213 History of Theater ISurveys drama from classical times,emphasizing Greek, Medieval,Shakespearean, Restoration, andeighteenth-century theater. (Offeredwhen demand warrants.) 3 creditsDR214 Advanced Acting andStagecraftProvides study of acting techniques,focusing particularly on twentiethcenturytheories of acting (Stanislavski,Brecht) and backstage work, includingelements of lighting, design, and stagemanagement. Prerequisite: DR110.(Offered Spring Semester.) 3 creditsDR215 History of Theatre IIExamines major movements intwentieth-century theatre from Ibsenand Chekhov to the present. (Offeredwhen demand warrants) 3 creditsECONOMICSEC201 Principles of MicroeconomicsIntroduces principles ofmicroeconomics and their applications.Covers the economic laws of supplyand demand and how these principlesare used in explaining the function ofmarkets. Studies different marketstructures with respect to marketefficiency. Explores how public policy isutilized to improve market efficiency.3 creditsEC202 Principles of MacroeconomicsIntroduces principles ofmacroeconomics and their applications.Examines factors determining the levelof national income, employment, andthe general price level. Studiesproblems of unemployment andinflation and examines the effects ofmonetary and fiscal policies on theseproblems. 3 creditsEC205 Applied Economic TheoryAnalyzes economic policies and issues.Topics include: government, war, welfare,growth, energy, discrimination, naturalresources, and technology. Emphasizesthe choice of fiscal and monetary policiesand their economic impact. (Offered atWC-NC.) 3 creditsEC300 FinanceStudies the methods used to determinethe size of a firm‘s internal andexternal resources, and optimalallocation of these resources withspecial emphasis on risk anduncertainties in the decision process.Includes a study of the market forfunds, market instruments, andinstitutions. Prerequisites: AC203,EC201, EC202, MA201 with a grade ofC or better in each, and juniorstanding. 3 creditsEC302 InvestmentsAnalyzes investment process, includingsecurity analysis and portfoliomanagement. Examines analyticaltools, risk factors, and financialinstitutions. Prerequisites: EC202,EC300, MA201 with a grade of C orbetter in each. 3 creditsEC304 Intermediate MicroeconomicsA study of the theories of consumerchoice, production process, cost,competition and monopoly. Economicsof uncertainty, welfare economics,partial and general equilibria,externalities and public goods are alsointroduced. Prerequisite: EC201Recommended: EC202 with a grade ofC or better in each. 3 creditsEC305 Intermediate MacroeconomicsA study of macroeconomic theories with anemphasis on business cycles, aggregateoutput determination, economic growth andinflation. Policy implications are investigatedand consequences of fiscal and monetarypolicies examined. Prerequisite: EC202Recommended: EC201 with a grade of C orbetter in each. 3 creditsEC309 Economics Principles and IssuesExamines principles of economics andtheir application, including pricetheory, national income, bankingsystems, industrial structure, monetaryand fiscal policy, inflation,unemployment, and growth. FulfillsGlobal PerspectivesGeneral Education Requirement.(Offered at WC-NC.) 3 credits101


EC310 Managerial FinanceIntroduces financial theories and theirapplication to business policy formation.Coverage of internal financial analysis,asset management, financial forecasting,rate of return analysis and capitalformation. (Offered at WC-NC.) 3 creditsEC312 The World Economy andInternational TradeCovers the impact of internationalpolitical and economic institutions onthe global economic and businessenvironment. Explores the roles ofgovernment and internationalorganizations such as the IMF andWorld Bank, in supporting internationaltrade and commerce. Studies issues ofinternational trade, protectionism,tariffs, and special trade agreementslike WTO, NAFTA, and the actions ofthe EU. The role of multinationalcorporations is examined.Prerequisites: EC201, EC202 with agrade of C or better. 3 creditsEC361 History and Analysis ofEconomic ThoughtAn analysis of the origin anddevelopment of various economicphilosophies and thoughts. Focus is ongeneral understanding of thephilosophies and ideas of Capitalism andSocialism since Adam Smith. Theseinclude Classicism, Neo-classicism,Marxism, German and EnglishHistoricism, Keynesianism and AustrianMarginalism. Prerequisites: EC201,EC202 with a grade of C or better.3 creditsEC400 Labor Relations andCollective BargainingStudies the nature oflabor/management relationships in theUnited States. Focuses on such topicsas the role of labor unions in theAmerican economy, the preparationand negotiation of labor agreements,grievance procedures, arbitration, andcurrent issues in thelabor/management arena. Case studiesused to illustrate the application ofprinciples. Prerequisite: EC202 with agrade of C or better., Junior standing.3 creditsEC401 Corporate FinanceAnalyzes the corporate form ofbusiness, including the advantages anddisadvantages, the legal position, thesource of capital, and the externalfinancial management of thecorporation. Examines receivershipsand reorganization, stock classificationand the rights of stockholders.Prerequisite: EC300 with a grade of Cor better. 3 creditsEC412 International FinancialManagementStudies the process by whichmanagement and investors assessprofitable opportunities in foreign marketsand commit resources for investment.Current themes include internationalfinancial environment, foreign exchangemarkets, futures and options markets,foreign exchange risk management,financing from a global perspective anddirect foreign investment decisions offirms. Emphasizes the changingtransaction costs across internationalborders and foreign exchange markets.Attention is given to exchange rates,exposure to rate fluctuations andmanaging currency for the internationalfirm. Prerequisite: EC312 with a grade ofC or better. (Offered in Spring Semester.)3 creditsEC420 Money and BankingA study of the monetary and creditsystem and the role of money inmodern economy. Topics includeinterest rate determination, money andcapital markets, and monetarytheories. The roles and consequencesof monetary policies implemented bythe Federal Reserve System areinvestigated. Prerequisites: EC201,EC202 with a grade of C or better.3 creditsEDUCATIONED101 The Diverse SchoolExamines the role of education inAmerican Society. Emphasizes thehistorical, social, and philosophicalforces that have influenced education.Examines current educational theory,research, and practices related tolearning and instruction in a diversesociety. Includes field experience. TKFee: $100.00 3 creditsED102 First Year SeminarIntroduces first-year Educationstudents to teaching, one another, andthe Education faculty, and familiarizesstudents with the Educationdepartment‘s expectations of teachercandidates. In small groups teachercandidates and faculty will read, write,share and articulate their perceptionsof learning and teaching. As part of thediscussion, the knowledge, skills, andprofessional quality expectations ofteacher candidates in an NCATEaccredited program will be introduced.Attendance and participation in theSeminar will constitute the firstprofessional quality evaluation – anongoing assessment of teachercandidates. Restricted to first-year102Education majors; requirement may bewaived with departmental approval.1 creditED105 Children’s Growth, Development,and LearningExplores various theories of childdevelopment, including cognitive,social, physical, and behavioral.Emphasizes the relationships betweenthe child‘s development andappropriate instructional practices.Includes field experience. 3 creditsED202 Language & LinguisticsConnects the study of childdevelopment to issues related toinstruction in the primary grades. Thecourse introduces assessment as animportant part of the instructionalprocess and gives practice ininteracting with children and analyzingproducts. Various assessment andinstructional models are studied andobserved in the practicum experience.Candidates teach lessons based onchildren‘s literature. Includes sixteenhours of field experience. 3 creditsED207 Writing Across the Curriculumfor Teacher CandidatesCreates a writing process community, inwhich candidates examine their own writingprocess through a variety of genres; andexplore and practice various strategies thatcan be taught to children. Candidates learn tosupport each other through peerconferences, and develop mini-lessons toshare with their peers. 3 creditsED220 Teaching Reading in the ContentAreasExamines the principles and practices ofeffective reading instruction within thecontent areas. Explores a variety ofreading strategies appropriate for allages. Participants learn to design andimplement lessons to help others inbecoming critical readers. Course includesa field experience. TK Fee: $100.003 creditsED221 Teaching Reading in Healthand Physical Education K-12Examines the principles and practices ofintegrating effective reading strategieswithin health and physical educationclasses K-12. The course will introducestudents to basic pedagogical theoriesrequisite to the study of readinginstruction. Students will explore a varietyof strategies for reading comprehensionand vocabulary development appropriatefor K-12 teachers. The course includes afield component. Participants will designand implement a reading lesson whileconducting a brief case study of onestudent. 3 credits


ED222 Literacy in the Content Area(7-12)Examines the principles and practices ofeffective reading instruction within thecontent areas. Explores a variety ofreading strategies appropriate for 7-12teachers. Participants learn to design andimplement lessons to help others inbecoming critical readers. Course includesa field experience. TK Fee: $100.003 creditsED290 The Exceptional ChildProvides an overview of exceptionalityin childhood and adolescence.Emphasizes special needs of theexceptional student as a learner andconsiders the implications foreducation in the least restrictiveenvironment. Examines and discussesinstructional strategies and materialsappropriate for exceptional learners inthe elementary and secondaryclassroom. Included are the roles andrelationships of the family and thecommunity. Includes a fieldexperience. 3 creditsED303 Curricular Frameworks forElementary MathematicsInvestigates the organization ofmathematical knowledge and skills,and introduces various curriculumstructures. An intensive practicumallows student to try out modelslearned in class. Prerequisite:admission to third year of program.Corequisites: ED392, ED304.TK Fee: $100.00 3 creditsED304 Literacy Curriculum for theYoung ChildExplores how children emerge intoliteracy and the methods teachers can useto facilitate and guide the learning. Anintensive practicum experience allowsstudent to try out models learned in class.Prerequisite: admission to third year ofprogram. Co-requisites: ED392, ED303.3 creditsED311 Literature for ChildrenAnalyzes classics and morecontemporary works for children.Considers the importance of text,illustrations, and book awards inselecting and purchasing literature forchildren, nursery age through eighthgrade. Models and explores activitiesfor the classroom that strengthenstudents‘ multicultural understandingand their critical thinking abilities.3 creditsED312 Critical Analysis ofChildren’s LiteratureStudies book evaluation, whichincludes the exploration of children‘sbook publishing, current awards anddevelopments in the field of Literaturefor Children. Critical reading ofexemplary titles and related research,coupled with individual projects,prepare participants to actively engagein analytic assessment of trade books.3 creditsED321 Assessment and Instructionof Children with LiteracyProblemsInvestigates problems childrenencounter in learning to read andwrite. Examines currentteaching/learning theories,experiments with techniques forobserving and understanding children‘sliteracy behaviors and applies variousmodels for supporting children‘slearning. Requires 15 hours ofpracticum experience. 3 creditsED331 Middle School MethodsAcquaints teachers of early adolescentswith the middle school concepts, and,in particular, the techniques ofteaching as an individual and as amember of an interdisciplinary team.Examines a variety of effectiveinstructional strategies as well asengage in planning, implementing,managing, and evaluating instructionacross the various content areas.Students engage in an intensive tenhourpracticum. 3 creditsED340 Inquiry-Based Learning andTeachingApplies principles of learning toinquiry-based teaching practices,focusing on social studies and sciencecontent in national and statestandards. Teacher candidatesparticipate in, plan, deliver, and assessa number of inquiry-based lessons in avariety of classroom settings. There isan intensive field component.Co-requisite or prerequisites: acollege-level science course and acollege-level social studies course.3 creditsED391 Curriculum for ExceptionalChildrenExamines instructional techniques andcurricular materials appropriate forchildren with mild handicappingconditions which affect learning—mental retardation, learningdisabilities, social and emotionalproblems. Issues related to inclusionstudied. Fifteen hours of fieldworkrequired. 3 credits103ED392 Applied Behavior AnalysisFocuses on use of principles of behavioranalysis with handicapped and nonhandicappedchildren. Observes and analyzesthe behavior of targeted children in inclusionclassrooms and develops plans for increasingor decreasing current behaviors or teachingnew adapted behaviors. Includes six to tenhours of field experience. Prerequisite:admission to the third year of program.Co-requisite: ED304, ED331. 3 creditsED341 Classroom-Based AssessmentFocuses on data-based decisionmaking in the classroom. Candidatescollect quantitative and qualitative datarelated to children and their learningas part of their junior methods fieldplacements. Emphasis is placed onobjective, detailed, valid data collectionwhich is then analyzed and interpretedthrough the lenses of major learningtheorists. From data interpretations,candidates develop goals or additionalquestions to explore, setting the stageof reaction research in studentteaching. Junior methods practicum isrequired. Prerequisite: admission toteacher candidacy. Co-requisites:ED304, ED303 3 creditsED406A Curriculum BuildingFocuses on skills and knowledge forcurriculum building, including analyzingstandards, writing content summaries,developing learner outcomes.Candidates in all content areas willexamine language arts standards forskills that cut across the curriculum.Includes a 15-hour practicum. Crosslisted with ED506A 3 creditsED426 Student Teaching Middle andSecondary EducationProvides 14 weeks of full-time experiencewith instructional management in amiddle or secondary classroom for thoseseeking an education concentration inEnglish, Biology or Mathematics.Prerequisites: Admission to teachercandidacy in the third year. PassingPRAXIS II scores in subject area.Education and overall grade point averageof 3.00. Completion of application forstudent teaching. 12 creditsED434 Learning TheoryExamines classical and contemporarytheories of learning, including those ofSkinner, Piaget, Vygotsky, and Dewey.In addition, students will study humandevelopment with an emphasis oncognitive and social development inadolescents and pre-adolescents as afoundation for effective teaching andclassroom management. Includes a 15-hour practicum. Crosslisted with ED5343 credits


ED436 Instructional ModelsExamines skills related to effectiveinstructional delivery. Students willexamine various teaching models,including four generic instructionalmodels and workshop approach forreading and writing. Various kinds ofauthentic assessment of studentlearning will be introduced, tried out,and evaluated in the classroom.Classroom management strategies andeffective teaching strategies will bediscussed and evaluated. (Fieldexperience is required) Includes a 15-hour practicum. Crosslisted withED536 3 creditsED454 Integrated ElementaryLanguage Arts MethodsPresents an overview of the learningtheory and instructional skillsnecessary to become an effectiveelementary language arts teacher.Reviews current research theory andpractice in elementaryEnglish/language arts education.Practice is provided in designing,delivering, and assessing effectivelessons in an integrated classroom.Reading comprehension and thewriting process are emphasizedlanguage arts areas. There is anintensive field component.Prerequisites: twelve hours of Englishcredits and admission to senior year.Co-requisites: ED455, 456, 457, 458.3 creditsED455 Integrated ElementaryMathematics MethodsPresents an overview of the learningtheory and instructional skillsnecessary to become an effectiveelementary mathematics teacher.Course is based on the current NTCMstandards that demand knowledge ofsuch skills as appropriate use ofmanipulatives for teaching abstractconcepts, appropriate use ofcalculators and computers,mathematics as problem solving, andalternative assessment. Course alsoemphasizes the use of children‘sliterature for teaching mathematicsand writing to learn mathematics.There is an intensive field component.Co-requisites: ED454, 456, 457, 458.TK Fee: $100.00 3 creditsED456 Integrated Elementary ScienceMethodsGives an overview of the learningtheory and instructional skillsnecessary to become an effectiveelementary teacher of science.Introduces student to current researchand theory about teaching andlearning science and providesinstruction and practice in integratedcurriculum design, and constructivistbasedlesson management andlearning assessment. Emphasizesinstruction in the use of graphicorganizers, interactive sciencecomputer software, and alternativeassessment strategies. Includesreading science for comprehension,scientific writing, and writing to reflecton teaching. There is an intensive fieldcomponent. Prerequisite: Eleven hoursof science requirement and admissionto senior year. Co-requisites: ED454,455, 457, 458. 3 creditsED457 Integrated Elementary SocialStudies MethodsPresents an overview of the learningtheory and instructional skills necessary tobecome an effective teacher of socialstudies. Introduces current research,theory, and practice in elementary socialstudies education are introduced. Providespractice in designing integratedcurriculum, managing an effective lesson,and effective instructional use ofcomputers and multimedia; attention isalso given to reading comprehension, thewriting process, and instruction inhandwriting, spelling, grammar, andmechanics. There is an intensive fieldcomponent. Prerequisites: Nine hours ofsocial science and admission to senioryear. Co-requisites: ED454, 455, 456,458. 3 creditsED458 Effective Teaching StrategiesExamines effective instructional strategiesand practice in primary and middle-leveleducation. Analyzes classroommanagement theories and techniques aswell as the relationship between cognitivedemands and instructional choice,questioning techniques as well as therelationship between cognitive demandsand instructional choice, questioningtechniques, group process, and physical,cultural, social differences. Gain practicalexperience in the application of effectivemanagement and instructional strategiesduring a sixty-hour supervised practicum.Prerequisite: admission to senior year.Co-requisites: ED454, 455, 456, 457.3 creditsED 459. Senior Field PracticumThe Senior Field Practicum is a corequisiteof the Senior methods courses.Teacher candidates enrolled in seniormethods will be assigned as a teachingintern to selected teachers at the charterschool. In this capacity they willparticipate in the day to day running of aclassroom, overseeing students, planningand delivering instruction, and design,delivery, and evaluation of assessments ofstudent learning. Teacher candidates will104be in their assigned placement for threefull days of instruction per week; makingthe total practicum hours over a 14 weeksemester of 294 hours. 2 creditsED480 Student Teaching:Elementary SchoolGives the student fourteen weeks offull-time experience with and practicein an elementary K-6 or 6-8 classroom,and experience in action research. Aregularly scheduled seminar will be anintegral part of this course and coverstopics as school law and students‘rights, professional development,analysis of curriculum and instructionalstrategies in the elementary classroom.Co-requisite: ED493. Fee: $100.0012 creditsED491 Special Topics in EducationSpecial Topics are available either asindependent study for a small number ofstudents or as a class on a topic of interest tomajors. 3 creditsED493 The Reflective TeacherCapstone course that represents the final phaseof teacher training, and serves to access bothprofessional readiness and the effectiveness ofthe <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> Teacher Education program.Develops and conducts an action researchproject in student teaching classroom. Corequisite:ED480. 3 creditsED505 Developing Strategic ReadersFocuses on teaching strategies to enhancecomprehension and critical use of text across allareas of the curriculum. Participants will learn toanalyze students‘ reading and responses toreading and base instruction on the results.Students will participate and learn to use readingworkshop methodology. 3 creditsED506A Curriculum BuildingFocuses on skills and knowledge for curriculumbuilding, including analyzing standards, writingcontent summaries, developing learneroutcomes. Candidates in all content areas willexamine language arts standards for skills thatcut across the curriculum. 3 creditsED509 Teaching the StrugglingReader and WriterInvestigates problems children andadolescents encounter in learning toread and write. The course examinescurrent teaching/learning theories,experiments with techniques forobserving and understanding children‘sliteracy behaviors, and applies variousmodels for supporting children‘slearning. 3 credits


ED512 Advanced Diagnosis andRemediation of LiteracyProblemsBuilds on theories and methodsintroduced in ED510. Studies the workof major researchers and theorists inthe field and develops interventions forlow-progress readers in clinical setting.Prerequisite: ED510. 3 creditsED513 Practicum in Literacy TeachingFocuses on training others—parents,teachers, and tutors— in ways to helpchildren develop literacy skills andknowledge. Provides services andsupervise others in a literacy clinic.Prerequisites: ED510, ED512.3 creditsED514 Language and LinguisticsProvides a comprehensive study oftheories and research on languagedevelopment in children. Emphasizethe relationship between languagedevelopment and expectations of theschool environment(psychosociolinguistics, discourseanalysis, and culture). 3 creditsED515 Methods in Process WritingProvides opportunities for teachers toexplore their own writing process asthey keep a writing journal and sharepieces with their peers. The courseexamines ways to involve children andadolescents in purposeful writing andin learning to revise and edit theirwriting for a variety of audiences.3 creditsED516 The Diverse SchoolExplores contemporary pluralism withinU.S. educational environments. Thiscourse explores student diversity –characterized by ethnicity, language,cultural background, gender, socioeconomicbackground, sexualorientation, and exceptionality – inrelation to multiple dimensions ofschool life: differentiated instructionalstrategies, the formal curriculum, theinformal curriculum, teacher andstudent relationships, connections withfamily and community, and teachers‘professional development. 3 creditsED517 Issues in EducationExplores contemporary issues andpractices in U.S. education. This coursebegins with an examination of themajor philosophical perspectives toeducation and their application toeducational practice. Readings anddiscussions will focus on currentpractices and issues, models of reform,the impact of reform strategies,leadership, and change. Students willexamine the works of researchers,policymakers, and practitioners at alllevels of the educational system.3 creditsED518 Content Preparation PracticumIn this independent study course,students will work with a contentexpert to increase knowledge in anarea of mutual interest, and with aneducational expert to develop ateaching unit based on this content.The unit could be taught duringstudent teaching in the MAT programplus one of the following: ED540Topics in Science Education; ED550Topics in Mathematics Education;ED560 Topics in English/LanguageArts; ED570 Topics in Social Studies(3 credits) 1 creditED519 Literacy Across the ContentAreasExplores four areas related to literacyacross the curriculum in secondaryclassrooms — comprehension strategies,writing process, literature, andrecognizing and supporting the strugglingreader. Candidates will participate inreading and writing workshops as theyread and reflect on a variety ofprofessional and children‘s literature.3 creditsED520 Middle School AdvisoryProgramsFocuses on the in-depth analysis ofeffective middle school advisor/adviseeprograms. Examines current mentoring,advising, and counseling techniques andprograms used to meet the social,emotional, intellectual, and physicaldevelopment of 10- to 14-year-old diversemiddle school populations. 3 creditsED521 Analysis of TeachingExplores the application of knowledgeand skills in the K12 classroom. Specialemphasis on understanding theimportance of providing learningenvironments in which student cancreate meaning. Examines andpractices models of effective teaching.3 creditsED522 The Reflective PractitionerCapstone course that represents the finalphase of teacher training, and serves toassess both professional readiness andthe effectiveness of the <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>MAT program. Students develop andconduct an action research project in theirstudent teaching classrooms. (MAT only,co-requisite with student teaching ED526)3 credits105ED523 Literature across the CurriculumProvides an in-depth analysis of waysthat books, representing a variety ofgenres, may be used with children andadolescents, not only to enhancecourse content in all disciplines, butalso to support thematic approachesfor integrated study. 3 creditsED524 Seminar on ExceptionalChildrenExamines the characteristics andinstructional needs of exceptionallearners and explores research-basedtechniques for adapting classroominstruction to accommodate theintegration of exceptional children inregular classrooms. 3 creditsED526 Student Teaching Middle andSecondary Education(MAT only)Provides fourteen weeks of full-timeexperience with and practice in amiddle or secondary classroom.Prerequisites: admission to the initialcertification graduate program andpermission of the Director of GraduateStudies in Education. Co-requisite:ED522 The Reflective Practitioner.9 creditsED527 Portfolio DevelopmentProvides support for the creation of aportfolio to demonstrate progress inmeeting goals of the course of study.1 creditED530 Analysis of ResearchMethodologies and DesignC & I candidates only. Examinesappropriate design of originaleducational research, includingquantitative and qualitative practices.Through analysis of classroom fieldnotes, candidates will develop topics ofinterest and generate a researchproposal. 3 creditsED533 AssessmentProvides an extensive examination ofassessment models and techniquesand their theoretical origins. Examinesin depth recent assessment practicessuch as the use of rubrics forperformance assessment and portfolioassessment. 3 creditsED534 Learning TheoryExamines classical and contemporarytheories of learning, including those ofSkinner, Piaget, Vygotsky, and Dewey.In addition, students will study humandevelopment with an emphasis oncognitive and social development inadolescents and pre-adolescents as afoundation for effective teaching andclassroom management. 3 credits


ED535 Action ResearchWith the support of professors andcolleagues in this course, teachers willconduct an action research project intheir own classrooms – collecting andanalyzing data, presenting results andimplications. (prerequisite ED530)3 creditsED536 Seminar in InstructionalModelsExamines skills related to effectiveinstructional delivery. Students willexamine various teaching models,including four generic instructionalmodels and workshop approach forreading and writing. Various kinds ofauthentic assessment of studentlearning will be introduced, tried out,and evaluated in the classroom.Classroom management strategies andeffective teaching strategies will bediscussed and evaluated. (Fieldexperience is required) 3 creditsED540 Topics in Science EducationFocuses on current issues in K-12science education. Examines primaryresearch on science learning andteaching and current literature dealingwith national reform efforts in scienceeducation. Culminating activity will bea research paper that synthesizesresearch in an identified area ofcurrent concern in the scienceeducation literature. 3 creditsED550 Topics in MathematicsEducationFocuses on current issues in K-12mathematics education. Examinesprimary research on mathematicslearning and teaching and currentliterature dealing with national reformefforts in mathematics education.Culminating activity will be a researchproject that synthesizes research in anidentified area of current concern inthe mathematics education literature.3 creditsED560 Topics in English/LanguageArts EducationDevelops an understanding of thedevelopmental process of language, andsocial and cultural language differences.Studies current issues in research andpractice, special emphasis will be placedupon an interdisciplinary approach toteaching the integrated language arts.3 creditsED570 Topics in Social StudiesEducationFocuses on current issues in social studieseducation. Examines primary research onsocial studies learning and teaching, andcurrent literature dealing with nationalreform efforts in social studies education.Culminating activity will be a researchproject that synthesizes research in anidentified area of current concern in thesocial studies literature. 3 creditsED600 Thesis AdvisementIndividual advisement master‘s thesis.Permission of Director of Graduatestudies in Education required.1-6 creditsENGLISHEN098 Basic Writing for theNon-native SpeakerFocuses upon the elements of Englishgrammar, mechanics, and syntaxthrough the study and practice ofsentences and paragraphs. Course isrestricted to non-native speakers.(Offered Fall Semester.) 2 creditsEN099 Basic WritingPrepares students for the kinds ofwriting in English 100, elsewhere in the<strong>College</strong>, and beyond. The coursefocuses primarily on the importance ofcontext, purpose, and process, andincludes instruction in the paragraphand the short essay; it also includesWriting Center experience. A grade ofC or better in EN099 is required toregister for EN100. (Offered Fall andSpring Semesters.) 2 creditsEN100 <strong>College</strong> WritingIntroduces students to expository andpersuasive writing with particularattention to rhetorical strategies andthe writing process. Also includes studyand practice of the paraphrase andsummary. Accuracy, correct grammar,vocabulary development, and sentencestructure are emphasized. Prerequisite:Testing for placement. A grade of C orbetter in EN100 is required to earngraduation credits. (Offered Fall andSpring Semesters.) 3 creditsEN101 Literature for CompositionProvides continued study and practiceof expository writing through analysisand explication of literature. Thecourse also seeks to develop instudents a critical appreciation ofimaginative literature. It includesinstruction in and practice of researchwriting, including effective gatheringand organizing of materials for criticalthinking and for writing the libraryresearch paper. Prerequisite: EN100with a grade of C or better. A grade ofC or better in EN101 is required toearn graduation credits. (Offered Falland Spring Semesters.) 3 credits106EN103 Introduction to Literary StudiesThis course introduces the Englishmajor, or the potential English major,to the challenges of advanced literarystudy and provides an understandingof professional opportunities for thosewho study literature and language.Through reading and discussion ofselected literary works, students willbecome familiar with the elements offiction, film, poetry, and drama. Theywill also be introduced to literarytheory. The course emphasizes closereading of literature, critical analysis,and research methods. Required of allfirst-year English majors, includingtransfer students, in the fall semester;students may be exempt withdepartmental approval. Closed tostudents with junior/senior standing.(Offered Fall Semester) 1 creditEN201 Practicum: Peer Tutoring andWritingFocuses upon composition theory andpeer tutoring methodology. The courseincludes a review of English grammarand mechanics. It is required of allpeer tutors in the Writing Center.Prerequisite: EN100, EN101, andfaculty recommendation. 1 creditEN202 Expository WritingProvides intensive practice in andstudy of expository writing with specialemphasis on writing style andtechnique and continued practice ofresearch strategies. The course alsodevelops critical reading skills throughanalysis of essay models. Prerequisite:EN101. (Offered Fall and SpringSemesters.) 3 creditsEN203, EN204 Creative Writing I and IIProvides opportunities for creativewriters to analyze their own work andthat of other writers in this introductionto the craft of writing fiction, drama,and/or poetry. The instructor inconsultation with the studentdetermines the kind of writing to beemphasized. Prerequisite: EN101.(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.)3 creditsEN205 Survey of British Literature:Old English to 1798Surveys British literature from Beowulfto the Age of Johnson with particularattention to the works of major writersfrom Chaucer to Johnson and theirsignificance in history and in literary,social, and philosophical movements.Students are given practice in criticalreading and critical writing. The courseserves as an introduction to theadvanced study of literature.


Prerequisite: EN101. (Offered everytwo years in Fall.) 3 creditsEN206 Survey of British Literature:1798 to the PresentSurveys British literature from theRomantic Age with particular attentionto the works of major writers fromBlake and Wordsworth to Yeats andtheir significance in history and inliterary, social, and philosophicalmovements. Students are givenpractice in critical reading and criticalwriting. The course serves as anintroduction to the advanced study ofliterature. Prerequisite: EN101.(Offered every two years in Spring.)3 creditsEN207 Survey of American Literature:Colonial to 1865Surveys American literature as a recordof American thought, life, and art fromthe Colonial Period through theRomantic Period. Major writers ofprose and poetry are studiedchronologically. The course serves asan introduction to the advanced studyof literature. Prerequisite: EN101.(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.)3 creditsEN208 Survey of American Literature:1865 to the PresentSurveys American literature as a recordof American thought, life, and art fromthe Realistic Period through the PostmodernPeriod. Interconnectionsbetween literature and correspondingeras will be examined andrepresentative literary works explored.This course serves as an introductionto the advanced study of literature.Prerequisite: EN101. (Offered Fall andSpring Semesters.) 3 creditsEN209 Survey of World Literature:Antiquity to 1750Studies selected masterpieces of worldliterature from the earliest timesthrough the Renaissance, with anexamination of the works and theirsignificance in history and in literary,social, and philosophical movements.The structure will be a study of theevolution of literary form or of thedevelopment of recurrent thematicmotifs. Prerequisite: EN101. (Offeredevery two years in the Fall.) 3 creditsEN210 Survey of World Literature:1750 to the PresentStudies selected masterpieces of worldliterature from the Age ofEnlightenment to the present, with anexamination of the works and theirsignificance in history and in literary,social, and philosophical movements ofthe time. The course emphasizesemerging international fiction, poetry,drama, and essays. Prerequisite:EN101. (Offered every two years inSpring.) 3 creditsEN211 Persuasive WritingIntroduces students to expositorywriting in the workplace. The courseemphasizes developing persuasionfundamentals—reader identification,writer authority, control of evidence—at advanced levels leading to soundand solid argument. Prerequisite:EN101. (Offered every third semester.)3 creditsEN317 History and Structureof the English LanguageSurveys the origin and development ofthe English language from its Indo-European roots to the present.Students analyze changes in sounds,forms, and vocabulary affecting thegrowth and structure of Old, Middle,and Modern English. They alsoinvestigate political and social factorsthat influenced the development of thelanguage as a medium of literaryexpression. Course also includes a uniton grammar and usage. (Offered everythird semester.) 3 creditsEN318 Technical WritingEmphasizes critical writing skills usedin science, business, and government.The course includes instruction ingathering, organizing, and visualdisplay of data, proposals, processexplanations, illustrations, manuals,and reports. Prerequisite: EN101.(Offered on regular rotation.)3 creditsEN319 Fairy TalesIntroduces students to multi-culturalvariants of classic fairy tales as well asto the growing canon of contemporaryfeminist fairy tales. Students are alsoimmersed in the large body of criticaltheory related to the study of fairytales. Primary texts are analyzed inlight of seminal studies that reflectboth historical and psychoanalyticalreadings of the tales. Students learnabout the ―tellers‖ of the tales andtheir effect on style, content, andmessage. Critique of both classic andcontemporary fairy tales exposesstudents to extremes of sex andviolence, proving that such cautionarytales were not intended primarily forchildren. Prerequisite: EN101.(Offered on regular rotation.)3 credits107EN320 Adolescent LiteratureSurveys literary works commonlytaught in middle and high schoolEnglish classes, including the novel,short story, drama, and poetry. Theprimary aim is to teach students toapproach analysis of adolescentliterature with the same rigor as theywould approach works targetedtowards adult readers. To that end,students will be exposed to methods ofcritical theory and be expected toapply these methods to the works theystudy. Students will read primarilyclassic works, although somecontemporary works rich in literaryallusions will be studied as well.Prerequisite: EN101. (Offered onregular rotation.) 3 creditsEN324 Gendered RhetoricA study of the differences betweenhistorically privileged masculine andtraditionally devalued feminine methods ofcommunicating. Focuses on the effects ofgender on language use in our culture.Students develop their abilitiesto recognize and then assume the stancemost appropriate to subject and audience.Proceeds under the assumption that tobecome ―bilingual‖ is to become moresophisticated as writers and moreknowledgeable about issues of writing.Prerequisite: EN101 (Offered on regularrotation) 3 creditsEN325 Rhetorical Theory and PracticeExamines the history, practice, andapplication of rhetorical theory. Thecourse begins with classicalrhetoricians, such as Plato andAristotle, and surveys medieval,modern, and contemporaryrhetoricians. Students study rhetoricaltheories and explore the application ofthose theories to specific fields ofstudy, such ascomposition/argumentation, computermediatedcommunication, mediastudies, cultural studies, and genderstudies. Prerequisite: EN101. (Offeredon regular rotation.) 3 creditsEN330 Studies in The Short StoryExamines short stories as condensedre-creations of experience shaped bythe author‘s imagination, vision, andparticular use of the elements of theshort story to create unified works ofart. It includes discussion of short storytheory and development. Prerequisite:EN101. (Offered on regular rotation.)3 creditsEN331 Studies in FilmExamines film as condensed recreationsof experience shaped by anauthor‘s imagination, vision, and


particular use of the elements of filmto create unified works of art. Thecourse includes discussion of filmtheory and history. Prerequisite:EN101. (Offered on regular rotation.)3 creditsEN332 Studies in PoetryFocuses on the study of one or morepoetic forms found in Anglo and non-Anglo cultures. Topics may includestudy of a specific time period (such asRenaissance, Romantic, or Modern), aspecific poetic form (such as epic, odeor sonnet) or a specific theme (such aswar, nature or prosody). Authors andcourse of study will vary at thediscretion of instructor. Prerequisite:EN101. (Offered on regular rotation.)3 creditsEN333 Studies in the NovelExamines the novel as condensed recreationsof experience shaped by anauthor‘s imagination, vision, and particularuse of the elements of the novel to createunified works of art. It includes discussionof narrative theory and development.Prerequisite: EN101. (Offered on regularrotation.) 3 creditsEN334 African American LiteratureStudies the history and development ofAfrican-American literature, from thetales of explorer Oloudah Equiano, thepoetry of Phillis Wheatley, the slavenarratives of Harriet Jacobs andFrederick Douglass to contemporaryworks by Ralph Ellison, Alice Walker,and Toni Morrison. The course placesthis literature within historical andsocial contexts, explores the uniquevisions of African-American writers,and examines the African-Americancontribution to the American literarytradition. Prerequisite: EN101. (Offeredon regular rotation.) 3 creditsEN335 History of DramaOffers a literary rather than an appliedstudy of the nature and variety ofWestern drama from its origin inancient Greece to modern day. Majorselections representative of the greateras in the evolution of drama will beexamined. Prerequisites: EN101(Offered on regular rotation.)3 creditsEN340 Medieval English LiteratureSurveys medieval English literaturefrom Beowulf to Le Mort d‘ Arthur.Students will examine Anglo-Saxonpoetry, dream visions, secular andreligious prose and poetry, moralityplays, satire, and Arthurian romance.Major authors may include Kempe,Julian of Norwich, Chaucer, Langland,the Gawain poet, and Mallory.Prerequisite: EN205 or permission ofthe instructor. (Offered on regularrotation.) 3 creditsEN341 Age of MiltonStudies the interaction of literature,culture, and politics from the EnglishRenaissance through the Augustan Ageto the Age of Johnson. Studentsexamine the evolution of literary formsin the period and study major authorssuch as Spenser, Donne and themetaphysicals, Milton, Dryden, Bacon,Pope, Swift, and Johnson, plusnovelists such as Defoe, Smollett,Fielding, and Sterne. Prerequisite:EN205 or permission of the instructor.(Offered on regular rotation.)3 creditsEN345 Romantic Prose and PoetryStudies the Romantic Movement inEngland (1784 to 1837), its culturaland historical contexts, and majortendencies of thought. The coursefocuses on the primacy of theimagination in Blake, Wordsworth,Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and Keats. Italso focuses on the sensibility of theEnglish Romantic Movement throughother poets and prose writers, such asLamb, Hazlitt, DeQuincy, and MaryShelley. Prerequisite: EN206 orpermission of the instructor. (Offeredon regular rotation.) 3 creditsEN346 The Victorian AgeStudies the major British poets andprose writers from 1837 to 1901, theircultural and historical contexts, andmajor tendencies of thought. Thecourse focuses on the religious,political, and social concerns of theperiod in such authors as Hopkins,Carlyle, Mill, Ruskin, Arnold, andNewman. It also examines selectionsby the major poets—Tennyson, theBrownings, and the Rossettis—and themajor novelists—Dickens, Thackeray,the Brontës, George Eliot, and Hardy.Prerequisites: EN206 or permission ofthe instructor. (Offered on regularrotation.) 3 creditsEN349 Twentieth-Century LiteratureStudies the major British and Irishpoets, dramatists, and prose writersfrom 1890 to the present. Studentsread selections from major figures,such as Conrad, Hardy, Shaw, Yeats,Synge, Lawrence, Forster, Woolf,Orwell, Eliot, Joyce, Auden, Beckett,and Amis, plus authors of othernationalities such as Atwood. Studentsalso study changes in the form of thenovel and poetry and examinerepresentations of the political, social,108and sexual revolutions and issues ofdecadence and disease. Prerequisite:EN206 or permission of the instructor.(Offered on regular rotation.)3 creditsEN353 American RomanticismStudies major American Romanticswith emphasis on Hawthorne, Melville,Emerson, and Thoreau. The courseplaces these writers within the contextof British Romanticism and Americancultural and philosophical history.Prerequisite: EN207 or permission ofthe instructor. (Offered on regularrotation.) 3 creditsEN355 American RealismFocuses on the beginnings anddevelopment of the realistic andnaturalistic mode of fiction in Americanliterature, with emphasis on Twain,James, Howells, Crane, Wharton,Dreiser, and/or Norris. The courseexamines as well the cultural contextwithin which these works werecreated. Prerequisite: EN208 orpermission of the instructor. (Offeredon regular rotation.) 3 creditsEN357 American ModernismExamines the major works oftwentieth-century prose, includingAnderson, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, andFaulkner. It examines as well thecultural contexts within which theseworks were created. Prerequisites:EN208 or permission of the instructor.(Offered on regular rotation.)3 creditsEN375 Contemporary World LiteratureAnalyzes selected works of 20 th and21 st century world authors in English orin translation with attention toinnovations in literary form and theme.Students consider the interplay of textsand their cultural or multi-culturalcontexts. Prerequisite: EN210 orpermission of the instructor. (Offeredon regular rotation.) 3 creditsEN400 Literature and TheoryCovers a number of contemporarycritical movements, including Marxismand feminism and the criticism ofpopular culture. The seminar allowsstudents to pursue critical study of aliterary work, a selected author, or aliterary theme or topic. Students workwith their advisors to develop andwrite a thesis that incorporates criticalthinking, research, and literaryanalysis. Prerequisite: Six hours of300-400 level English electives.(Offered every third semester.)3 credits


EN415 Special TopicsReflects the serious interests of Englishfaculty or the special interests ofstudents. Such courses as folklore,foreign literature in translation, tribalAmerican literatures, or myth andliterature might be offered.Prerequisites: Two courses in one areain the EN205-EN210 sequence orpermission of the instructor. (Offeredwhen demands warrants.) 3 creditsEN415D Women WritersDevelops the student‘s appreciation forand understanding of literature writtenby women. Students focus upon thedevelopment of that literature as wellas upon the visions, concerns, andstyles of its authors. The course alsomay include discussion of films writtenand directed by women. Prerequisite:One course in the EN205-EN210sequence or permission of theinstructor. (Offered on regularrotation.) 3 creditsEN420 InternshipProvides opportunity for English majorsto serve in research and writingpositions. Each internship carries amaximum of three-credit hours ofupper-level elective credit. Studentsmust devote a minimum of fifty clockhours to work experience for eachcredit hour awarded. At the end of theinternship, each student will submit ajournal, portfolio, and final reportdetailing participation in theexperience. Prerequisites: Junior orSenior standing and permission ofdepartment chair. 3 creditsEN435 Shakespeare and His AgeProvides intensive study (some of itindependent) of Shakespeare‘s poemsand plays, including examples fromeach of the major genres: comedy,tragedy, and history. Other authorsstudied may include Spenser, Raleigh,Sidney, Marlowe, and the sonneteers.The course emphasizes each piece as awork of art and its contribution to adefinition of the age. Prerequisite:EN205 or permission of the instructor.(Offered every other year.) 3 creditsEN440 Contemporary AmericanLiteratureExamines American poets, dramatists,and/or prose writers from 1945 to thepresent. It focuses on the literarytransition from modernism to postmodernism.Prerequisite: EN208 orpermission of instructor. (Offered onregular rotation.) 3 creditsENGLISH AS A SECONDLANGUAGEEL100 English as a Second LanguageProvides beginning instruction inEnglish as a second language tospeakers of languages other thanEnglish. The course is not open tonative speakers of English. Itemphasizes the spoken language,including basic structural patterns,analytical grammar, basic vocabulary,and introduction to American customsand culture. (Four class periods perweek and language practiceassignments, including the use oftapes, computer software, videos, andother materials.) Note: May be countedtoward the baccalaureate corecurriculum and may be taken withEN098, EN099, RD098, and RD099.(Offered Fall Semester.) 4 creditsEL101 English as Second Language IIContinues the study and practice ofEnglish as a second language for nonnativespeakers. (Four class periodsper week and language practiceassignments, including the use oftapes, computer software, videos, andother materials.)Note: May be counted toward thebaccalaureate core curriculum and maybe taken with EN098, EN099, RD098,and RD099. (Offered SpringSemester.) 4 creditsEL110, EL111 Oral Communication Iand IIProvides ESL students with a high level oforal fluency. Through small-groupdiscussions, students receive instruction andpractice in oral communication in a varietyof academic and social settings. Itemphasizes practical use of learnedvocabulary, grammar, and commonidiomatic expressions. All non-Englishspeaking international students may takethis course. (Offered as demand warrants.)3 creditsENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESES200 Seminar on the EnvironmentExamines selected environmentaltopics concerned with the totalenvironment as they relate to humansociety. The intent is to give a broadoverview of several basic problemsthat exist in the environment andpotential solutions. Students doindependent library research andpresent reports that are related to thesubject of the seminar. (Offered FallSemester.) 1 credit109ES205 Introduction to EnvironmentalSciencesAnalyzes the scientific components ofthe environment. Course deals with therelationship of human interdependencewith the environment andresponsibility for it. A contextualscience course.3 creditsES209 Environmental SciencesComprehensive survey of the majorcomponents that constitute the field ofEnvironmental Sciences. Covers theintroductory aspects of environmentalsustainability, ecosystems, populations,resources pertinent to air, water,mineral, energy, soil, and food issues,toxic and waste issues, quality of life,and environmental ethnics.Prerequisites: MA111, CH150. Twohours of lecture and one three-hourlaboratory. (Offered Spring Semester.)3 creditsES210 Environmental, Business &Urban GISA contextual lab science course thatprovides an equal balance between theoryand hands-on applications. This course 1)introduces students from many disciplinesthe use of a Geographic InformationSystem (GIS) as an analytical tool forstorage, display, and analysis of georeferencedinformation and 2) providesstudents with an introduction to thefundamental components of GIS in termsof understanding types, entry, and analysisof spatial data, and map display.Application areas that will be discussedinclude political science, municipalplanning, natural resources management,nursing, business, marketing, andcommunications geographics.Prerequisites: no prior geographic or GISknowledge is assumed. Enrollment forsecond semester freshman or higher. Fee:$50.00 4 creditsESXXX Contextual Science SpecialTopicsCourse descriptions and syllabi:available at time of offering. 3 creditsES265 Directed ResearchProvides student an opportunity toengage in an independent, problemorientedor technique-based researchproject under the guidance of a facultymember. After discussing possibletopics with the supervising facultymember, student will be required tosubmit a written proposal outlining theproposed project and research designprior to enrolling in this course. Uponcompletion of the project, student willpresent his or her results in the form ofa poster, paper, or oral PowerPoint


presentation. Prerequisites: successfulcompletion of CH150 and BI150 with agrade of C or higher, or approval ofthe supervising faculty member;sophomore standing; cumulative GPAof 3.00 or higher. 2 creditsES300 Air ResourcesPhysical, chemical, and technicalaspects of local, regional, and globalair pollution. Topics include the airpollution meteorology, climate change,photochemical smog, carbon cycle,ground level and stratospheric ozone,aerosols, and environmentallegislation. Prerequisites: ES209,BI155, CH160, CH210; MA112 orMA212. 4 creditsES304 Introductory Soil ScienceEmphasizes the soils as a naturalresource. Chemical, physical, andbiological interactions among the soiland other components of ecosystemswill be highlighted. Applications tonatural resources planning, waterquality, ecology, geography, hazardousmaterials management, andengineering will be emphasized.Laboratory, field, and computeractivities are included. Prerequisites:MA112, CH160, ES209, BI155.4 creditsES365 Directed ResearchProvides student an opportunity toengage in an independent, problemorientedor technique-based researchproject under the guidance of a facultymember. After discussing possibletopics with the supervising facultymember, student will be required tosubmit a written proposal outlining theproposed project and research designprior to enrolling in this course. Uponcompletion of the project, student willpresent his or her results in the form ofa poster, paper, or oral PowerPointpresentation. Prerequisites: successfulcompletion of CH150 and BI150 with agrade of C or higher, or approval ofthe supervising faculty member; juniorstanding; cumulative GPA of 3.00 orhigher. 2 creditsES400 Environmental PolicyEconomic, ethical, and political aspectsof analyzing conflicts surroundingtransportation, endangered species,land use, air and water pollution, andenergy policy. Explores evaluation ofalternatives for solution of complexenvironmental problems. Prerequisites:senior standing, ES304,ES420, BI355,ES300. 2 creditsES405 Environmental BioremediationMicrobiological treatment ofenvironments contaminated withorganic and inorganic pollutants.Reviews a variety of innovativetechnology protocols through individualstudent assignments and groupprojects utilizing recent case histories,transfer technology, and currenttechnical literature. Prerequisites:BI310 3 creditsES406 Research MethodsAn introduction to quantitative andqualitative research methods.Discussion topics include researchquestions, sampling, measurement,bias, research validity, research design,and data analysis. Student prepares aresearch proposal. Prerequisites:MA201 2 creditsES407 Experimental and ProjectResearchContinuation of ES406. Student isexpected to conduct guided researchand write their results in a formatsuggested by editors of leadingbiological and environmental sciencesjournals. (Offered Spring Semester.)1 creditES410 Hazardous MaterialsManagementState-of-the-art and experimentalmethods in the appropriate handling,treatment and disposal of materialsclassified as hazardous. Topics willinclude hazardous materialsgeneration, transportation, physicaland chemical treatment processes,storage, and disposable techniques.Preliminary Assessment (P.A.) Formatswill be studied and sample P.A. siteswill be selected from the currentEmergency Remedial ResponseInformation System (E.R.R.I.S.) list.Specific guest lectures will be usedduring the course. Selected fieldactivities will include instruction in theuse of protective clothing andrespiratory protection and the use ofspecific environmental monitoringequipment. Prerequisites: PI155,CH160, CH210, and MA111. (Offered inthe Fall of odd-numbered years.)4 creditsES411 Environmental EthicsInterdisciplinary, multicultural, andtransformative aspects ofenvironmental ethics. Individualstudent assignments and groupprojects will study the richness anddiversity of human responses to theconcerns raised by the various facetsof the environmental crisis. 3 credits110ES412 Hazard Assessment andManagementTheory and methods in hazardassessment and management. Sitecharacterization; environmentalpathways; contaminant release,transfer, and transport; exposedpopulations; and risk characterization.A systems approach to environmentalproblem solving will be emphasized.Structured as an applications- and casestudy-based course. Prerequisites:Junior/Senior standing, MA201, ES4203 creditsES420 Spatial Analysis UsingGeographical InformationSystems and Image AnalysisGIS and remote sensing course thatprovides theory and hands-onapplications. A raster-based GIS will beused as a vehicle for spatial and imageanalysis applications in theenvironmental and the biologicalsciences. Discusses data structures,database query, distance and contextoperators, map algebra, DEM creation,principles of remote sensing andspectral response patterns, satelliteimage enhancement, and supervisedand unsupervised image classificationtheory and applications. Prerequisites:Junior/Senior standing; BI155, BI205,MA205; or consent of the instructor.3 creditsES445 Current Topics in EnvironmentalSciences: Soils and WaterResourcesAnalyzes the status of environmentalimpact interactions on the soilcommunities, surface water, andground water. Individual assignmentsand group projects will reflect student‘sinterests and expertise in theidentification, analysis, and subsequentrecommendations for soilimprovement, land use, and waterquality remediation. 3 creditsES480 Environmental ScienceInternshipA fifteen-week internship with a privateor government agency. Internshipposition gives the student a set ofrealistic learning experiences in aprofessional environment. Introductory,biweekly, and concluding evaluationconferences will be held with the student,program director, and cooperatingorganization. Following the completion ofthe internship in the field, the student willspend the equivalent of thirty clock hourswith the Program Director, appropriatefaculty, and selected professionals in aseries of concluding seminars that willserve to unite theoretical and practicallearning, evaluate internship experiences,


and emphasize those areas of thecurriculum which may need to bestrengthened. Prerequisite: Approval ofProgram Director and approvedinternship application. 3 creditsES500 Air ResourcesPhysical, chemical, and technicalaspects of local, regional, and globalair pollution. Topics include the airpollution meteorology, climate change,photochemical smog, carbon cycle,ground level and stratospheric ozone,aerosols, and environmentallegislation. Prerequisites: Graduatestanding. 3 creditsES505 Environmental BioremediationMicrobiological treatment ofenvironments contaminated withorganic and inorganic pollutants.Reviews a variety of innovativetechnology protocols through individualstudent assignments and groupprojects utilizing recent case histories,transfer technology, and currenttechnical literature. 3 creditsES506 Research MethodsAn introduction to quantitative andqualitative research methods.Discussion topics include researchquestions, sampling, measurement,bias, research validity, research design,and data analysis. Student prepares aresearch proposal. Prerequisites:Graduate standing. (Offered FallSemester.) 2 creditsES507 Experimental and ProjectResearchContinuation of ES506. Student isexpected to conduct guided researchand write their results in a formatsuggested by editors of leadingbiological and environmental sciencesjournals. (Offered Spring Semester.)1 creditES508 Environmental LawCross-referenced with PL 408. Studiesthe environmental law process,including the role of Congress,administrative agencies, and the courtin creating, implementing, andinterpreting laws and regulations.Studies in several major environmentallaws and programs relating to air andwater pollution, solid waste, hazardouswaste, toxic waste and the CoastalZone. Case studies and projects areemphasized. There are additionalrequirements for graduate studentpapers and projects. (offered SpringSemester.) Prerequisites: Graduatestanding in Environmental Policy.3 creditsES510 Environmental EthicsInterdisciplinary, multicultural, andtransformative aspects ofenvironmental ethics. Individualstudent assignments and groupprojects will study the richness anddiversity of human responses to theconcerns raised by the various facetsof the environmental crisis. 3 creditsES511 Hazardous MaterialsManagementState of the art and experimentalmethods in the appropriate handling,treatment, and disposal of materialsclassified as hazardous. Topics willinclude hazardous materialsgeneration, transportation, physicaland chemical treatment processes,storage, and disposable techniques.Preliminary Assessment (P.A.) Formatswill be studied and sample P.A. siteswill be selected from the currentEmergency Remedial ResponseInformation System (E.R.R.I.S.) list.Specific guest lectures will be usedduring the course. Selected fieldactivities will include instruction in theuse of protective clothing andrespiratory protection and the use ofspecific environmental monitoringequipment. Prerequisite: Graduatestanding. 3 creditsES512 Hazard Assessment andManagementTheory and methods in hazardassessment and management. Sitecharacterization; environmentalpathways; contaminant release,transfer, and transport; exposedpopulations; and risk characterization.A systems approach to environmentalproblem solving will be emphasized.Structured as an applications-and casestudy-based course. Prerequisites:Graduate standing, MA201, and ES520.3 creditsES515 Current Topics in EnvironmentalSciences: Aquatic ResourcesChemical contamination of surfacewater and subsequent impact onaquatic habitat. Sustainablemanagement options and techniquesto detect and control nonpoint sourcepollution will be discussed. 3 creditsES520 Environmental Calculationsand Treatment MethodsAdvanced treatment technologiesavailable for the remediation ofimpacted environments utilizingmathematical modeling and materialbalances. Special emphasis placed onthe protocols required for thetreatment of impacted air quality andthe utilization of remediation methods111for a variety of brownfield sites.Individual assignments and groupprojects will access current andprojected procedures, literature, andresources. 3 creditsES522 Spatial AnalysisUsing GeographicalInformation Systems andImage AnalysisGIS and remote sensing course thatprovides theory and hands-onapplications. A raster-based GIS will beused as a vehicle for spatial and imageanalysis applications in theenvironmental and the biologicalsciences. Discusses data structures,database query, distance and contextoperators, map algebra, DEM creation,principles of remote sensing andspectral response patterns, satelliteimage enhancement, and supervisedand unsupervised image classificationtheory and applications. Prerequisites:Graduate standing. 3 creditsES525 Environmental ProjectManagement and ControlPlanning, organizing, andimplementing environmentalmanagement projects. Topics includestrategic planning, forecasting,operations management, and decisionstrategy analysis. 3 creditsES530 Current Topics in EnvironmentalSciences: Air ResourcesReviews the status of the primary andassociated causative agents andactions leading to the currentenvironmental conditions that affect airresources. Individual assignments andgroup projects will reflect student‘sinterest and expertise in theidentification, analysis, and subsequentrecommendations for air qualityimprovement. 3 creditsES535 Environmental RegulatoryPermitting and Risk AssessmentAnalyzes the major contemporary andproposed legislative and regulatoryprograms that affect both the privateand public sectors of theenvironmental profession. Current,strategic risk assessment mechanismsthat evaluate, manage, and minimizerisk will be incorporated into individualassignments and group projects via theuse of scientific and economicinformation for the formulation ofpublic and private sector policies withspecific emphasis on indoor air qualityand ambient atmospheric masses.3 credits


ES545 Current Topics in EnvironmentalSciences: Soils and Water ResourcesAnalyzes the status of environmentalimpact interactions on the soilcommunities, surface water, andground water. Individual assignmentsand group projects will reflect student‘sinterests and expertise in theidentification, analysis, and subsequentrecommendations for soilimprovement, land use, and waterquality remediation. 3 creditsES547 Environmental PolicyEconomic, ethical, and political aspectsof analyzing conflicts surroundingtransportation, endangered species,land use, air and water pollution, andenergy policy. Explores evaluation ofalternatives for solution of complexenvironmental problems. Prerequisite:Graduate standing. 3 creditsES555 Environmental InstrumentationInstrumentation techniques currentlyused to assess samples fromatmospheric, hydrologic, geologic, andbiospheric sources. Quality assuranceand quality control procedures will beincorporated into the analyticalprocedures that will be integrated intoindividual student assignments andgroup projects. 3 creditsES556 Limnology(Cross-listed with BI355) Examines theecology of aquatic habitats in whichthe biota of lakes, marshes, andestuarine systems are studied utilizingfield surveys and individual projects.Prerequisite: Graduate standing.3 creditsES575 Special Topics inEnvironmental SciencesSpecialized topics in the environmentalsciences not generally included incourse offerings. A maximum of sixsemester hours is allowed for programcredit. Prerequisite: Graduatecommittee approval. 3 creditsES600 Environmental SciencesIntegrated Thesis ProjectThesis project selection, experimentaldesign, collection, and analysis of data,and subsequent presentation. 3 creditsFRENCHFR100A Beginning French IBeginning course emphasizing thespoken language. Students practicelistening and speaking skills in theclassroom and with tapes. They alsolearn basic vocabulary and structures.(Offered Fall Semester.) 3 creditsFR101A Beginning French IIContinuation of FR100. Studentscomplete exposure to basic vocabularyand structures of French, achieve anappreciation of the diversity of theFrench-speaking world, and becomefamiliar with aspects of contemporaryFrench life. Prerequisite: FR100.(Offered Spring Semester.) 3 creditsFR200 Intermediate French IProvides thorough review andexpansion of French vocabulary andgrammar. An integrated tape programis used. The course also provides anintroduction to cultural and literaryaspects of French heritage.Prerequisite: FR101. (Offered FallSemester.) 3 creditsFR201 Intermediate French IIContinuation of FR200. It focuses onadvanced grammatical structures.Readings and discussions of topicsfrom French history, geography,literature, and contemporary cultureare included. (Offered SpringSemester.) 3 creditsFR300 Voices of the French-speakingWorldSurveys the major literary figures fromFrench-speaking areas outside France,including Francophone Europe (Belgium,Switzerland), Africa (especially Senegaland the Ivory Coast), North America(principally Quebec), and the Caribbean.The course focuses on literature of thetwentieth century and places writers intheir historical and social contexts. Courseis taught in French; discussion and paperswill be in French. Prerequisite: FR201.(Offered as demand warrants.) 3 creditsFR301 Survey of French LiteratureStudies the literature of France sincethe Revolution (1789) to the present.Special emphasis is placed on majorwriters and movements in theirhistorical context. Course is taught inFrench; discussion and papers are inFrench. Prerequisite: FR201. (Offeredas demand warrants.) 3 creditsFR302 French Conversationand CultureDevelops skills in communicating ideas,feelings, and concepts in oral French.Topics pertain to French culture. Directexperiences such as field trips, films,Alliance Francais activities and interactivecomputer software are encouraged.Prerequisite: FR201. (Offered as demandwarrants.) 3 credits112GEOGRAPHYGE102 World Regional GeographyStudies the major geographic regionsof the world, emphasizing the impactof physical environment upon cultureand civilization. Offered fall and springsemesters. 3 creditsGE200 Geography of Europe, Asiaand AustraliaStudy of Europe, Asia, Australia, andthe Pacific Islands. Emphasis is on thephysical, cultural, and politicalenvironments of these regions. Offeredwhen demand warrants. 3 creditsGE220 Geography of Africa and theMiddle EastStudy of Africa and the Middle East,emphasizing the physical, cultural, andpolitical environments of these regions.Offered when demand warrants.3 creditsGE230 Geography of the AmericasStudies the physical, cultural, andpolitical environments of North,Central, and South America. Offeredwhen demand warrants. 3 creditsHISTORYAny 200-level History course may betaken at the 300-level with permissionof the instructor.HI103 United States History ISurveys discovery and exploration ofAmerica, the Colonial and thenineteenth Period, the AmericanRevolution, the young republic,westward expansion, industrialization,the Civil War, and Reconstruction(Offered Fall Semester) 3 creditsHI104 United States History IISurveys United States history fromReconstruction through the 1980s withemphasis on America‘s involvement inwar, poverty and reform, thepresidents, and the social and culturallife of Americans 3 creditsHI109 World Civilizations ISurveys the major civilizations of theworld, including Egyptian,Mesopotamian, Persian, Greek, Roman,Chinese, Indian, African, and WesternEuropean, through the sixteenthcentury. (Offered Fall Semester)3 creditsHI110 World Civilizations IISurveys the major civilizations of theworld, including Western European,


Middle Eastern, African, and LatinAmerican from the sixteenth centurythrough the present. (Offered SpringSemester) 3 creditsHI200 Material World of ColonialAmerica & the YoungRepublicStudies American society from 1607 to1830 emphasizing architecture,painting, and the decorative arts ascultural expressions of the period.3 creditsHI201 The Material World of VictorianAmericaStudies American society from 1830 to1920 emphasizing architecture,painting, and the decorative arts ascultural expressions of the period.3 creditsHI203 The 1960s: Culture in ConflictExamines the turbulent sixties withemphasis on the impact of the CivilRights Movement and the VietnamWar. 3 creditsHI204 The American Familyand its HomeExamines the history of the family inAmerica and the changing shape of thefamily home from the Colonial Periodthrough the 1980s. 3 creditsHI212 Russian HistoryStudies Russian society and politicsincluding the reign of the Tsarsthrough the Revolution, the Stalin era,the Cold War, and the break up of theformer Soviet Union. 3 creditsHI213 European HistoryStudies European society and politicswith emphasis on events since 1500,including the French Revolution, therise of Napoleon, the unification ofGermany and Italy, and the currentefforts to establish a Europeancommunity. 3 creditsHI214 Asian HistoryStudies the major traditions of Asia,with emphasis on the history of EastAsia. Students examine the ancientand modern cultural contributions ofAsian societies to the Western world.3 creditsHI219 Latin American HistoryStudies Mayan, Aztec, and Incacultures, the Spanish conquest of LatinAmerica, and the nineteenth centuryindependence movements, including asurvey of modern Latin Americancountries and their political patterns.3 creditsHI220 African American HistoryStudies the Black experience inAmerica and the development of anAfrican-American culture beginningwith the African background andcontinuing through slavery, freedom,Jim Crow, segregation, the Civil RightsMovement to the present time.(Offered Spring Semester) 3 creditsHI221 African HistoryHistory and contributions of theancient Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, andthe Songhai, European invasion andcolonization, and the postcolonialperiod of African history. 3 creditsHI222 Middle East HistorySurveys the ancient Islamic andPersian Empires, early modern decline,the modern discovery of oil, and thecurrent influence of Middle East historyon modern affairs. 3 creditsHI241 Historical Professions SeminarA seminar featuring professionals inhistoric preservation, historicarchaeology, museum studies, andrecords and archives management whowill provide information about theirfields and will assign introductoryreadings. Required of all historymajors. 3 creditsHI332/PO332 The AmericanConstitutionStudies the Constitution and itsevolution over time with emphasis onamendments and changinginterpretations. 3 creditsHI342 Historical ProfessionsInternshipAn internship with a museum orhistorical agency. Provides the studentthe opportunity to apply their historicallearning in a practical workenvironment. Following the internship,the student prepares written papers onthe significance of the internship andan individual research project relatedto the internship. Required of allHistory majors. Prerequisites: HI241Historical Professions Seminar andJunior or Senior standing andapproved, internship application.3 creditsHI415 Ancient History of the WorldExamines ancient civilizations in theMiddle East, Africa, India, and China tothe fifth century A.D. Student willworks mainly with primary sources.Prerequisite: HI109. 3 credits113HI416 World History 500 to 1500Studies major world empires andcultures between the sixth and thesixteenth centuries, including medievalEurope, the Crusades, the Islamic andPersian Empires, the Moguls in India,and the Han Empire in China. Studentwill works with primary sources.Prerequisite: HI109. 3 creditsHI417 World History 1500 to 1815Studies the Age of Discovery, theScientific Revolution, theEnlightenment, and non-Westernperceptions of the early colonizingdrive of the European nations. Studentwill works with primary sources.Prerequisite: HI110. 3 creditsHI418 World History 1815 to PresentStudies imperialism and colonialism,World War I, the Great Depression,World War II, the Russian Revolution,and the end of the formal colonialsystem. Student will works withprimary sources. Prerequisite: HI110.3 creditsHI423 Colonial America and the RevolutionStudies social, political, and culturaldevelopments in seventeenth andeighteenth century America withemphasis on the different life styles ofthe Chesapeake, New England, MiddleAtlantic regions, and the Carolinas andGeorgia as they influenced the politicalevents leading to the AmericanRevolution. Prerequisite: HI103.3 creditsHI424 Nineteenth Century AmericaStudies the United States in thenineteenth century with emphasis onwestward migration, industrialization,reform, slavery, the Civil War,Reconstruction, immigration, andurbanization. Prerequisite: HI103 orHI104. 3 creditsHI427 Twentieth-Century AmericaStudies the history of the United Statesin the twentieth century with emphasison the Progressives, World War I, theTwenties and the Stock Market Crash,the Depression and New Deal, WorldWar II, the Cold War, McCarthyism,Civil Rights, Korea and Vietnam,Feminism, Watergate, and theconservative 1980s. Prerequisite:HI104. 3 creditsHI450 Senior SeminarHistoriographical topics in UnitedStates History, American MaterialCulture, and World Civilizations arereviewed. A senior thesis is required.Required of all history majors.3 credits


HI470 Documenting HistoryHistory and Media Arts studentsresearch, write, film, edit, and produceshort historical documentaries.Required of all history majors.Prerequisite: ME130. 3 creditsSpecial TopicsSpecial Topics are available either asindependent study for a small numberof students or as a class on a topic ofinterest to majors at the 200-, 300-,and 400-level and are in such areas asAmerican Social and Cultural History,American Political History, WorldCivilizations, and European History.Courses taught in recent years in thiscategory include: Vietnam and Film,The Vietnam Conflict, History ofAmerican Women, The Middle East inConflict, Modern China, The Cold War,and Exhibiting History. 3 creditsHONORSHN101: The Nature of RealityAn interdisciplinary honors seminar inwhich students, through intensivereading, writing and discussion,examine different perspectives toidentify underlying assumptions aboutreality and their implications.3 creditsHN102: The Nature of KnowledgeAn interdisciplinary honors seminar inwhich students, through intensivereading, writing and discussion,explore different ways of knowing.3 creditsHN201: The Good LifeAn interdisciplinary honors seminar inwhich students, through intensivereading, writing and discussion,analyze different perspectives on the―good‖ life, which address such issuesas morality, happiness, and therichness of life. 3 creditsHN202: The Social GoodAn interdisciplinary honors seminar inwhich students, through intensivereading, writing and discussion,explore different perspectives on thesocial good. 3 creditsHN300: The Research ProcessA seminar devoted to both the generaland discipline-specific processes andissues of scholarly research. Studentsare required to develop a thesisproposal with topic, rationale, researchdesign, and literature review andproduce the first chapter of theirhonors senior thesis. Prerequisite:Junior class standing. 3 creditsHN400: Senior Honors ThesisA course devoted to the completion ofthe senior honors thesis involving thecooperation of the Honors faculty andthesis supervisor in each student‘srespective major. Prerequisite: Seniorclass standing 3 creditsHUMANITIESHU100 Introduction to the HumanitiesThis course introduces the varioushumanities disciplines. Throughreading and discussion, students willexplore the unique aspects of eachdiscipline and the common bondsbetween them. Prepares students toselect their major concentration areasfor advanced study in the major.Required of all first year Liberal Studiesmajors, including transfer students, inthe fall semester; students may beexempt with departmental approval.Closed to students with junior/seniorstanding. (Offered Fall Semester)1 creditHU220 Humanities Heritage ISurveys humanities traditions to theyear 1500. Develops critical andinterpretive skills, historicalunderstanding, and aestheticappreciation of the centrality of artisticendeavors in the human experience.(Offered only at WC-NC.) 3 creditsHU221 Humanities Heritage IISurveys humanities traditions since theyear 1500. The course develops criticaland interpretive skills, historicalunderstanding, and aestheticappreciation of the centrality of artisticendeavors in the human experience.Prerequisite: HU220. (Offered only atWC-NC.) 3 creditsHU222 World MythologyIntroduces students to mythology fromthe peoples of Asia, Africa, Australia,Europe, and North and South America.Students will read and discuss creationmyths, stories of goddesses and gods,and hero myths from ancientcivilizations to contemporary cultures.Prerequisites: EN101 or permission ofthe instructor (Offered SpringSemester.) 3 creditsHU230 Contemporary AmericanCultureAn historical topical survey, this courseprovides an overview of the dynamicsof 20th and 21st century Americanculture through the interdisciplinaryexamination of its political, economic,cultural, religious, and ethicaldimensions. Particular emphasis will be114placed on the United States‘multicultural roots and evolution of acommon identity. (Offered on regularrotation.) 3 creditsHU231 Contemporary World CulturesExamines specific national cultures andaspects of an emerging global culture.The course emphasizes the tensionbetween cultural traditions andchange. (Offered on regular rotation.)3 creditsHU250-251 Foreign Travel and Study I, IIAllows students to earn credit for travelto a foreign country in conjunction withacademic study at the <strong>College</strong>, to beestablished by the instructor andapproved, in advance, by theappropriate Program Director. Twocredits are available for completing anapproved itinerary (HU250). Oneadditional credit is available forcompleting a paper or project plannedwith the instructor and the Chair of theappropriate department. (Offeredwhen demand warrants.) 2-3 creditsHU270 Career Development PortfolioDesigned for mature students. In thebuilding of an autobiographicalportfolio, under the guidance offaculty, students will be required todemonstrate an understanding of theattitudes and objectives underlyingtheir career progress. The completedportfolio may also be used to assist inplacing students in appropriatecourses, granting them appropriateexemptions, or awarding credit inconsultation with relevant faculty andin conformity with <strong>College</strong> regulations.(Offered when demand warrants.)3 creditsHU300 Humanities SeminarInterdisciplinary seminar required ofliberal studies majors that explores theinterrelationships of liberal studiessubject areas. Students employ criticalthinking, writing across the curriculum,and other humanistic approaches.Open to other students with advancedstanding in other majors. (Offered FallSemester.) 3 creditsHU400 Humanities SeminarInterdisciplinary seminar required ofliberal studies majors that explores theinterrelationships of liberal studiessubject areas. Critical thinking, writingacross the curriculum, and otherhumanistic approaches will beemployed. Open to other students withadvanced standing in other majors.(Offered Spring Semester.) 3 credits


INTERNATIONAL STUDIESIS200 Introduction to the Comparisonof CulturesDevelops tools and approaches for thecomparative study of various culturesthrough an interdisciplinary approach.Includes attention to religious, ethnic,and political diversity, variety of familytraditions, with emphases on literature,music, drama and, and other things.Introductory course for InternationalStudies majors. Open as an electivefor other students. 3 creditsIS300 InterdisciplinarySpecial Topics CoursesCovers special topics in InternationalStudies. Content may vary annually.May be taken as an elective by nonmajors.3 creditsIS400 Senior Seminar inInternational StudiesInterdisciplinary seminar for majors inwhich a team of faculty lead thestudent through readings anddiscussions to conceptualize a holisticstatement of international cultureutilizing all of the disciplinesrepresented in the program.The theme of the seminar will varyfrom year to year according to theexpertise of the faculty involved andthe needs and interests of the seniorsin the program. Seminar leads to amajor paper, or senior thesis, thatincorporates two or more of thedisciplines represented in the major.Prerequisite: senior standing.3 creditsITALIANIT100 Beginning Italian IProvides students with a basis forcommunication as it is spoken andwritten in contemporary Italian. Thefour basic skills – speaking, listening,writing, and reading are incorporatedinto the course. Italian lifestyle andculture are introduced throughreadings, video, and audio materials.(Offered Fall Semester.) 3 creditsIT101 Beginning Italian IIContinues to stress the goals of Italian100. Ample practice in speaking andwriting Italian is provided. Culture andlifestyle are further explored throughaudio and video materials.Prerequisite: IT100 or equivalent.(Offered Spring Semester.) 3 creditsIT200 Intermediate Italian ISkills stressed in Beginning Italian arereviewed. Students are guided tocommunicate orally and in writing tomaster basic structures and activevocabulary. Readings focus on thevarious regions of Italy. Famous menand women in Italian history arepresented and discussed. Prerequisite:IT101 or equivalent. (Offered whendemand warrants.) 3 creditsIT201 Intermediate Italian IIContinuation of Italian 200. Buildscapacity in the basic skills of modernforeign language through interactiveactivities and expanded culturalmaterial. Students continue to studythe geography of Italy and the life andcontributions of famous Italians.Prerequisite: IT200 or equivalent.(Offered when demand warrants.)3 creditsIT203 Italian for TravelersOffers the opportunity to increaselanguage skills with conversationdesigned for traveling to countrieswhere Italian is spoken and to Italy.Students follow an itinerary exploringthe history and culture of the cities tobe visited at the end of the courseduring a trip to Italy. Students meetdaily while on tour to review use of thelanguage and to relate the day‘sitinerary to class activities during thesemester. Students develop a portfoliofollowing their travels that includespictures taken on the tour and captionsin Italian to demonstrate the student‘slevel of language ability. Prerequisite:IT100 or equivalent. (Offered whendemand warrants.) 2 creditsIT210 La Storia: History of Italyvia Famous ContributorsIntermediate level course in whichstudents explore the history andculture of Italy through the lives andaccomplishments of some of itsgreatest personalities, including MarcoPolo, Leonardo DaVinci, MariaMontessori, and Enrico Fermi, whocontributed not only to thedevelopment of their own country butalso to that of Western civilization.Builds conversational and readingskills. Prerequisite: IT201 orequivalent. (Offered when demandwarrants.) 3 creditsIT212 In Viaggio: Exploring Italy’sGeography and CultureProvides opportunities to developlanguage skills at an advanced levelwhile learning about the differences ofthe Italian people from various regionsdue to geography and their115cultural/historical backgrounds.Prerequisite: IT201 or equivalent.(Offered when demand warrants.)3 creditsIT299 Special Topics in ItalianSpecial topics are offered on anoccasional basis at the 200- and 300-levels. They may include foreign travel.3 creditsIT299A Advanced Conversationand Composition IProvides the opportunity to listen to,speak, read, and write Italian.Students read about and discusscurrent issues that then serve as abasis for composition and anopportunity to express their opinions inthe target language. Basic grammar isre-introduced, drilled, and embeddedinto the writing activities. Prerequisite:IT201 or equivalent. (Offered whendemand warrants.) 3 creditsIT299B Advanced Conversationand Composition IIContinues the development ofcommunication and writing skills.Activities based on political and socialissues draw together vocabulary,grammatical functions, and culturalinformation while students practicemodern proficiency guidelines.Prerequisite: IT299A or permission ofinstructor 3 creditsJAPANESEJP100 Beginning Japanese IA thorough study of the sounds andstructural patterns of Japanese withemphasis on self-expression andcommunication. Includespronunciation, listeningcomprehension, conversation, reading,and writing. (Offered Fall Semester.)3 creditsJP101 Beginning Japanese IIA continuation of Beginning Japanese I(JP100). A thorough study of thesounds and structural patterns ofJapanese, with emphasis on selfexpressionand communication.Includes pronunciation, listeningcomprehension, conversation, reading,and writing. (Offered Spring Semster.)3 creditsLEGAL STUDIESLS101 Introduction to LawIntroduces the student to the formal,social, and ethical complexities of lawand to the processes of the judicial


system. Topics include but are notlimited to: legal history, origins of thecommon law, fundamental proceduresand practices of civil litigation,contracts, criminal law and basic legalterminology. Case briefing andintroductory legal methodsassignments will be required. Outsidereading is mandatory. (Fall andSpring semesters.) 3 creditsLS104 Criminal LawIntroduces substantive criminal lawand includes fundamental federal andstate court structure, history of thecriminal system in the United States,crimes against the person, property,habitation, parties and inchoateoffenses, factual and statutorydefenses and constitutional defenses.Oral presentation required.Prerequisites: LS101 with a grade of Cor better suggested. ( Annually)3 creditsLS200/210 Lab Legal Research andWriting IIntroduces legal research and legalresearch tools. It shall cover the use oflegal encyclopedias, digests, citators andother legal resources. Provides practice inbriefing cases, writing interofficememorandums of law, and the IRACmethod. An oral presentation is required.Prerequisites: LS101 with a grade of C orbetter. Not permitted to be takensimultaneously with LS101 unlessapproved by the Department Chair.(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.)3 creditsLS201 Domestic RelationsStudies the basic legal principles ofmarriage, divorce, support, juvenilelaw, and parent/child relationships.There will be an emphasis in draftinglegal documents in most areas ofdomestic relations. An interofficememorandum of law, drafting aseparation agreement, child supportformulas, drafting a complaint, an oralpresentation, outside reading, casebriefing and IRAC papers are required.Outside reading is mandatory.Prerequisites: LS101 and LS200/210.May not be taken simultaneously withLS101 or LS200/210Lab unlessapproved by the Department Chair.Field trip may be required. (OfferedFall Semester.) 3 creditsLS202 Civil LitigationIntroduces the process of civillitigation. Drafting litigation documentsshall be the main focus of this course.Defines basic principles of pretrialprocedures that include complaints,motions, interrogatories, bill ofparticulars, trial orders, anddepositions. Surveys of lawsuits andtheir jurisdictions, investigation offacts, settlements of lawsuits,judgments, and post-trialconsiderations. Emphasis on draftinglegal documents in most of theseareas. Oral presentation required.Outside reading may be required.LS101 suggested. (Fall and Springsemesters.) 3 creditsLS203 Tort LawExamines the basic principles of tortlaw, including intentional torts,negligence, strict liability, defamationof character and product liability. Aninteroffice memorandum, an oralpresentation and outside reading arerequired. A tort simulation may also berequired. Prerequisites: LS101,LS200/LS210 Lab. May not be takensimultaneously with LS101, LS200 orLS202 without the Department Chair‘spermission. (Offered Day Fall )3 creditsLS204 Law of Estate Administration,Probate and TrustsInstruction in the substantive law ofwills and trusts that covers thefundamental principles relevant toeach. An interoffice memorandum, anoral presentation, drafting of a will anda complaint shall be required. Field tripmay be required. Prerequisites: LS101and LS200/210 Lab. May not be takensimultaneously with LS101 orLS200/210 Lab unless approved by theDepartment Chair. Field trip may berequired. (Offered Day SpringSemester .) 3 creditsLS206 ContractsExamines the body of law known ascontracts. Includes, but is not limitedto: the concept of a meeting of theminds, nature of the agreement, offer,acceptance, consideration, interpretingterms of the contract, assignment ofrights and delegation of duties, effectof the Statute of Frauds, ParoleEvidence Rule, defense to contracts,the remedial process applied tocontracts, damages and anticipatorybreach. Focuses on fact patternanalysis of contract issues includingrights and obligations of the offerorand offeree. A memorandum of law,several research assignments, writingcontracts and a complaint are required.Prerequisites: LS101, LS200/210 Labwith a grade of C or better in each.May not be taken simultaneously withLS101 or LS200/210 Lab unlessapproved by the Department Chair.(Offered Annually) 3 credits116LS209a – Law of Business OrganizationsProvides practice in forming anddissolving Sole Proprietorships, GeneralPartnerships, Limited Partnerships,Corporations, LLC‘s, closedcorporations, and ―S‖ Corporations.Fact pattern analysis required.Reviewing stock market reports in thedaily newspaper is mandatory. Draftingincorporation papers for two differentbusinesses in two different states isrequired. Prerequisites: LS101 issuggested. Field trip may be required.(Offered Annually) 3 creditsLS210 Legal Research and Writing LabPractical applications of legal researchprinciples emphasized in LS200 shallinclude, but not be limited to thefollowing exercises: Lexis-Nexiscomputer instruction, use of law books,Shepardizing, freestyle searches,Boolean searches, and primary andsecondary source retrieval. To betaken simultaneously with LS200.(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.)0 creditsLS211 Criminal ProcedureIncludes constitutional aspects ofcriminal procedure, search and seizurearrests, pretrial process, trialprocedure, sentencing, appeal andpost trial processes, a term paper, oralpresentation and field trips may berequired. Prerequisites: LS101, LS104suggested. (Offered Annually)3 creditsLS300 Legal Research and WritingII & Legal EthicsContinuation of Legal Research I.Focuses on legal writing including legalreasoning, legal correspondence, casebriefs, and trial briefs. The IRAC methodshall be stressed. Legal Ethics shall beemphasized in all work covered in thecourse. Prerequisites: LS101,LS200/LS210 Lab. May not be takensimultaneously with LS101 or LS200/Labunless approved by the DepartmentChair. (Offered Spring and FallSemesters.) 3 creditsLS301 Legal Research and Writing IILabPractical applications of legal writingemphasized in LS300 shall include:legal citation, legal correspondence,and focus on writing legal documents.(Offered Spring and Fall Semesters.)0 creditsLS305 Commercial LawFocuses on acquisition of knowledgeand skills in the commercial lawcontext. The UCC will be stressed.Additional topics include warranty


ights, Equal Credit Opportunity Act,Truth in Lending Act, and restrictionsimposed on creditors by virtue offederal legislation. An interofficememorandum of law and an oralpresentation may be required.Prerequisites: LS101, LS200/LS210Lab, LS206. A C or better in each ofthe prerequisites is needed beforetaking LS305. This course may not betaken simultaneously with LS101, LS200/LS210 Lab or LS202 unlessapproved by the Department Chair.(Offered when demand warrants)3 creditsLS306 Property LawThis course examines the concepts andpractical applications of Property Law.Studies the principles of agency,survey analysis, and plat plan analysis.An interoffice memorandum of law,oral presentation, document drafting,case briefing, and the IRAC method isrequired. On site title searching maybe required. Prerequisites: LS101,LS200, & LS206 each with a C orbetter. LS202 suggested. May not betaken simultaneously with LS101,LS200 LAB unless approved by theDepartment Chair. Field trip may berequired. (Offered Day-SpringSemester .) 3 creditsLS312 – Interviewingand InvestigationExamines concepts and techniquesused in interviewing client‘s witnessesand others involved with both civil andcriminal litigation. Actual interviews areconducted. Investigation is examinedby applying various approaches to thediscovery process phase of litigationand fact gathering. Together,interviewing and investigationsexposes the students to an integralpart of information gathering and itspractical application. The course shallalso cover the use of privateinvestigators and state and federal lawenforcement agencies in informationgathering. Prerequisites: LS101,LS200/lab. A fee for obtaining variousdocuments shall be required. Field tripmay be required. (Offered annually)3 creditsLS400 – Legal Research Seminar WACBrings together research and writingskills acquired throughout theprogram. Accomplished by intensivepractice in research and drafting clientletters, memoranda, briefs, litigationdocuments, and complaints. Draftingof an appellate brief with oralarguments required. Legal Ethicsreviewed. Prerequisites: LS101,LS200/210 LAB, and LS300 and LS407with a grade of C or better in all theaforementioned. LS101, LS200/210Lab, and LS407 are not permitted tobe taken simultaneously with LS400without permission of the DepartmentChair. 14-week format (Offered SpringSemester - evening.) 3 creditsLS403 BankruptcyFocuses on the law and practice ofbankruptcy. Emphasis will be placed onthe bankruptcy code – Chapters 7 and13 and its application, forms and filingprocedures. The role of the paralegalin the bankruptcy process will bestressed. Also addresses the historyand evolution of bankruptcy anddebtor-creditor relationships in theUnited States. Prerequisites: LS101,LS200/210 Lab, each with a grade of Cor better & LS 202 suggested.(Offered when demand warrants)3 creditsLS405 Special Topics Course WACTopics may include current high profilecases; women and the law; military andthe law; international legal issues; legalhistory; jurisprudence; comparison ofdifferent legal systems throughout theworld; Admiralty Law; the Bible and thelaw. May be repeated in different areasand legal research shall be required.Legal Studies Majors may take only two(2) Special Topics courses to be appliedto legal electives. Prerequisites:Enrollment is by permission of theDepartment Chair and the instructor.Special topics courses are also open toNon-Legal Studies majors. All studentsmust have Junior or Senior status. LegalStudies majors are required to take atleast one special topic course. Field tripmay be required. (Offered Fall andSpring semesters) 3 creditsLS407 – EvidenceExamines evidentiary principles andcourt procedures. Focuses onapplication of the federal rules ofevidence, trial preparation, andexhibits for trial, information, gatheringand investigation. Prerequisites: LS101LS200/Lab, LS202, and LS300. ThePrerequisites are not permitted to betaken simultaneously with LS407without permission of the DepartmentChair and course instructor. (OfferedAnnually.) 3 creditsLS408 Environmental LawStudies the environmental law process,including the role of Congress,administrative agencies, and the courtsin creating, implementing, andinterpreting environmental laws, andregulations. Studies in several majorenvironmental laws and programs117relating to air and water pollution, solidwaste, hazardous waste, toxic waste,and the Coastal Zone. This course shallinclude, but not be limited to, casestudies and projects. Field trips may berequired. Prerequisites: ES205suggested, LS101, LS203, LS206 andLS200/210 lab strongly suggested.14-week format (Offered SpringSemester - evening.) 3 creditsLS460 Legal Studies InternshipInternship in the workplace withprivate/public law firms,federal/state/local agencies andprivate/public corporations. Experienceprovides the student with theopportunity to apply academic learningin a practical work environment.Introductory, intermediate, andconcluding evaluation conferences willbe held with the student, cooperatingsupervisor, and Department Chair.Following the internship, the studentprepares an oral and written report ofthe significance of the internship intheoretical learning. Credit may beearned for two separate internships.Outside reading, an oral exam, apaper, and an oral presentation shallbe required. A paid internship may beacquired under certain conditions andwith permission of the DepartmentChair. In the Bachelor option, aninternship shall only be granted in thelast semester of the junior year or inthe senior year. Prerequisites: Allmethods courses, LS202, LS312 andthe specialty course that is mostclosely associated with the internship.Approval of Department Chair and aminimum cumulative grade pointaverage of 3.00 is required. Internshipcan only be taken in the last semesterof the junior year and the senior year.Pass/Fail (Offered Summer, Fall andSpring Semester.) 3 creditsMANAGEMENTMG206 Principles of ManagementAnalyzes management functions ofplanning, organizing, directing, andcontrolling as they relate to thebusiness firm. Includes managementtheories and their usefulness in thedecision making for efficient andeffective utilization of organizationalresources. Recommended: BA100 witha grade of C or better and sophomorestanding. (Offered Fall and SpringSemesters) 3 creditsMG310 Human Resource ManagementStudies principles and techniquesutilized to manage human resources ofa business firm. Topics include human


esource planning, recruitment,selection, compensation, promotionand employment laws. Prerequisite:MG206 with a grade of C or better.(Offered Spring Semester) 3 creditsMG314 Small Business ManagementAnalyzes managing a small businessenterprise. Includes characteristics ofthe entrepreneur, conducting afeasibility study for a new firm orpurchase of an existing firm. Reviewslegal forms of operation, financing,income statements, balance sheetanalysis, cash flows, location,personnel, marketing, and competition.Heavy emphasis is placed on caseanalyses. Prerequisites: MG206,AC202, with a grade of C or better ineach; junior standing. (Offered Falland Spring Semesters) 3 creditsMG344 Management InformationSystemsExamines management systems, theirappropriateness, and applicability indifferent businesses. Emphasizesinformation systems to illustrate howeffective systems can enhancemanagerial decision-making. Examineseffects of systems on workers andproductivity. Prerequisites: MG206,BA150 with a grade of C or better ineach; junior standing. (Offered FallSemester). Fee: $30.00 3 creditsMG400 Organizational BehaviorStudies human behavior andadministrative problems that arecharacteristic of complex organizations.Particular emphasis is placed onintragroup and intergroup behavior asthey relate to the processes and issuesof dividing work, achievingcoordination, organizational change,and adaptation under dynamicenvironmental conditions. Includesboth theory and case analysis.Required: Senior standing.Prerequisites: MG206 and PY100 bothwith a grade of C or better. (OfferedFall semester.) 3 creditsMG404 Production and OperationsManagementThe course treats the planning andcontrol, of operations managementsystems concerned with providingservices and goods. Emphasizesquantitative tools and techniquesrelated to operations problem analysis.Topics include forecasting, systemsdesign and layout, quality control,inventory management, supply chainmanagement, and projectmanagement. Prerequisites: MA201,MG206 with a grade of C or better ineach: senior standing. (Offered Falland Spring Semesters.) 3 creditsMARINE SCIENCEMC110 Introduction to OceanographyIntroduces marine sciences withemphasis on the physiography of theocean basins, waves, tides, near shoreprocesses, the physical and chemicalnature of seawater, circulation, andcharacteristics of marine plant andanimal communities. A contextualscience course. 3 creditsMC211 Field Methods in OceanographyFamiliarizes student with the dynamicmarine environment and works onboard small research vessels, includingthe use and application of standardoceanographic instruments andsampling devices. Promotes andencourages independent research.Prerequisite: MC110. 3 creditsMC221 Marine InvertebratesUtilizes the marine invertebrate taxa tointroduce student to the uniquespecializations that animals haveevolved that allow them to successfullycarry out the processes necessary forlife and to exploit a wide variety ofmarine habitats. Major trends ininvertebrate evolution will be used toillustrate the historical constraints uponthese solutions and the necessity ofnarrative explanations of form andfunction in animals. It is assumed thateach student has been introduced tothe major taxa of animals in a priorintroductory zoology course. Taxonomywill be used as a heuristic tool, but willnot be stressed as an end in itself.Prerequisite: BI155. Equivalent toBI361. 3 creditsMC241 Marine BiologyIntroduces student to each area ofbiology as it is applied to the study ofmarine organisms. Introduces thehistory of marine biology, marinemicrobiology, marine botany, marinezoology, marine biogeography, marinephysiology, larval biology andembryology, and natural history. Acontextual science course. 3 creditsMC250 Wetlands EcologyA descriptive classification of wetlandsand identification of characteristicorganisms and their ecological role andvalue. Course also addresses the needfor wetlands protection and techniquesavailable for their protection, and anupdate on status of wetlands with aspecific focus on Chesapeake andcoastal wetlands. A contextual sciencecourse. 3 creditsMC260 Marine EcologyStudies interrelationships amonganimals, plants, and physical andchemical aspects of the environment,with stress on adaptations for survivalthat are unique to the marineenvironment. A contextual sciencecourse. Does not substitute for BI350.3 creditsMC300 Behavior of Marine OrganismsStudies concepts of ethology;discussion and observation of theinfluences of external and internalfactors on the regulation and control ofbehavior of organisms living in themarine coastal environment.Prerequisite: BI155. A zoology course.3 creditsMC320 Marine MicrobiologySurveys methods and concepts ofmarine microbiology. Attention givento technical aspects of samplecollection, microbial ecology of themarine environment, enrichmentculturing, methods of enumeration andidentification with emphasis on marinebacteria. Prerequisite: BI310 orconsent of instructor. 3 creditsMC331 Chemical OceanographyField-based study of ocean, bay, andestuarine chemistry to develop anawareness of the relationshipsbetween the chemical environment,the geological environment, andbiological productivity. Chemicalcomposition and biogeochemicalprocesses and cycles are investigated.Prerequisite: CH160 or permission ofinstructor. 3 creditsMC342 Marine BotanyExamines the taxonomy, physiology,ecology and economic importance ofmarine and coastal plants, asexemplified by those found on theDelmarva Peninsula. Laboratorytechniques include collecting,preserving, identifying and analyzingplants and plant materials. Appropriateinstrumentation will be used.Emphasizes both in-the-field studiesand laboratory analyses. Prerequisite:BI155. A botany course. 3 creditsMC343 Marine IchthyologyStudies the internal and externalstructure of marine fishes, theirsystematic and ecological relationships,and their distribution in time andspace. Prerequisite: BI155. A zoologycourse. 3 credits118


MC345 Marine OrnithologyIntroduces student to the field ofornithology, including topics on avianevolution, diversity of birds, aviananatomy and physiology, migrationand orientation, behavior, ecology, andconservation. Learn how to identifycoastal birds using cues from plumage,behavior, and song. Prerequisite:BI155 or consent of instructor. Azoology course. 3 creditsMC352 Modeling Applications in theEnvironmental and BiologicalSciencesAn introduction to systems andmodeling approaches as techniques fordescribing the behavior of non-pointsource (NPS) contaminants. Pollutantloading to ground and surface watersand wetlands will be explored.Students will use physically basedmodels routinely used by the U.S.EPA,USDA-ARS, and stateenvironmental agencies. A case studyapproach and ―What-if Scenarios‖ willbe used to investigate bestmanagement practices to minimizeenvironmental degradation. Emphasisis placed on simulation interpretation.Students will devote approximately60% total class time to hands-oncomputer exercises and datacollection. Prerequisites: 1 year ofgeneral chemistry, precalculus I and II,physical geology or introductory soilscience, or ecology, and familiaritywith Windows 95, 98, or 2000; or withpermission of the instructor. Course issuitable for advanced undergraduatestudents. 3 creditsMC362 Marine GeologyMarine sediments or ancient marinesedimentary rocks cover most of theearth. This marine sedimentary recordis tremendously informative toscientists interpreting diverse aspectsof earth history. Organic evolution,global climate change, sea levelchange, and many other topics ofgeneral scientific interest are bestunderstood by studying the marinesedimentary record. In this course, wewill examine the marine sedimentaryrecord from a variety of perspectivesbut will focus on depositionalenvironments, both modern andancient. Field and laboratory exerciseswill characterize sediments (e.g. theirtextual trends, biologic components)and sedimentary structures in thecoastal and continental shelfenvironments, Examines long shoresedimentary transport, and interpretssea level changes from core samplestaken in coastal environments andfrom outcroppings of ancient marinesediments. Prerequisites: MC110 andPS310, or consent of instructor.3 creditsMC394 Comparative Physiology ofMarine OrganismsIntroduces student to the physiology ofmarine organisms utilizing acomparative approach. The lecture willintroduce the topics of respiration,circulation, metabolism,osmoregulation, thermoregulation,locomotion, and sensory systems bydrawing comparisons between themechanisms and strategies utilized bya wide range of marine organisms.Laboratory and fieldwork will focus onthe physiological responses of marineplants and animals to commonenvironmental stresses such as saltload, temperature variation, depletionof dissolved oxygen, and tidal flux.This will be accomplished throughmeasurements and observations in thefield, as well as through experimentalmanipulations in a laboratory setting.Prerequisite: BI155, CH160, MC241; orconsent of instructor. Equivalent toBI317. 3 creditsMC431 Ecology of Marine PlanktonStudies the phytoplankton andzooplankton in marine and brackishenvironments. Qualitative andquantitative comparisons will be madebetween the planktonic populations ofvarious types of habits in relation toprimary and secondary productivity.Prerequisite: BI155. A botany course.Does not substitute for BI350.3 creditsMC432 Marine Evolutionary EcologyStudies the ecological mechanismsunderlying evolutionary processes.Course is broad in scope and requiresthat student synthesize bothevolutionary and ecological conceptsand theory into an understanding ofhow organisms adapt to theirenvironment. Marine, estuarine, andmaritime organisms will be used asmodel systems, and processes thataffect marine populations will beemphasized. Prerequisites: BI340,BI350. 3 creditsMC433/533 Advanced Methods inCoastal EcologyIntroduces wide array of methods ofdata collection. Studies designs andanalyses used in ecology. Emphasizesunderstanding the strengths andweaknesses of different ecologicalmethods and analyses in the study ofcoastal environments. Lecture,fieldwork, and laboratory areintegrated, and student gains practical119computer experience by analyzingecological data from the field usingsoftware that performs analysesintroduced in lecture. Prerequisites:BI350, MA111; MA201 highlyrecommended. 3 creditsMC441 Biology of MollusksThe Mollusca is the second largestgroup of animals and perhaps the mostdiverse in terms of morphological,ecological, and behavioral variations.Course offers an evolutionary,functional, and ecologic approach tostudying this important group oforganisms. Prerequisites: BI155; BI361or MC221 recommended. A zoologycourse. 3 creditsMC450 Coastal GeomorphologyPresents the origins and dynamics ofcoastal landforms as constructed byerosional, depositional, and sedimenttransport processes. Structure,process, and time are examined withinthe framework of wave and currentenergetics, which define coastal forms.Field and laboratory investigationsemphasized. Prerequisites: Two yearsof geology; upper-level or graduatestanding recommended; Hydrologyrecommended. 3 creditsMC451/551 Coastal EnvironmentalOceanographyExamines the interaction of biological,chemical, physical, geological, andecological ocean processes as appliedto coastal environments. Emphasizesenvironmental management issues ofthe coastal zone. Topics include waterquality analysis, barrier island geologyand ecology, estuarine pollution, beachdefense and biological implications inareas of coastal upwelling and coastalfronts. Examines specific cases incoastal pollution from coastalenvironments round the U.S., includingKepone in the James River, VA, DDTon the Palos Verde shelf, CA.,Eutrophication on the North CarolinaCoast, The Exxon-Valdez Oil spill andPfiesteria in the coastal water of N.C.and Virginia. Prerequisites: MC110 andJunior standing, or permission ofinstructor. 3 creditsMC464 Biological OceanographyInterdisciplinary study of theinteractions between biologicalcommunities and the oceanenvironment as seen by distributions ofcoastal plankton, fish, and benthicinvertebrates. Projects involve boattrips to sample populations and toquantitatively document environmentalvariables with state of the artequipment, laboratory and field


experiments to determine rateprocesses, and visits to nearby fieldand government laboratories.Examples of project topics includetransport of plankton at barrier islandpasses, effect of submarine banks onfish populations, ground truth data forsatellite imagery, and other currenttopics in biological oceanography.Prerequisites: BI155; MC110 highlyrecommended. 3 creditsMC470 Research Diver MethodsPractices and study of aquatic researchmethods using SCUBA as a tool.Advanced research diving topicsinclude areas such as navigation,search and recovery, underwaterphotography, survey methods,estimating population parameters, anddata acquisition while under water.Specific research techniques will bepresented in the context of specificaquatic research projects conducted bystudent under the direction of theinstructor. Prerequisites: BI155 andBasic SCUBA Certification (NAUI, PADI,SSI). 3 creditsMC471 Scanning Electron Microscopy:Marine ApplicationsTrains student in the use of portablescanning electron microscope(PSEMII), including principles ofoperation and use of the SEM,preparation of geological and biologicalsamples for imaging, size and shapeanalysis, and elemental andmineralogical analysis with the energydispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDX).The latter portion of the course isdedicated to the design and executionof independent research projectsinvestigating a problem in marinescience using the SEM and/or EDX.Prerequisites: MC110, MC241, MC362,or graduate standing, or permission ofinstructor. 3 creditsMC490 Marine AquacultureCovers the theory and the practice ofraising organisms for food and for theaquarium trade. Studies techniques ofraising economically importantorganisms from the egg stage tomarketable size and their foodsupplies. Prerequisites: BI155 andadvanced undergraduate or graduatestanding. 3 creditsMC491 Coral Reef EcologyStudies coral reef structure, formation,types, and the relationships of reeforganisms to their environment.Emphasizes species diversity,identification, symbioses, and effectsof temperature, salinity, light, nutrientconcentration, predation, andcompetition on the abundance and thedistribution of coral reef organisms.Prerequisites: BI155 and SCUBA and/orsnorkeling experience. Does notsubstitute for BI350. 3 creditsMC492 Marine MammalsStudies the distribution, population,ecology, behavior, physiology, andadaptations of marine mammals.Student projects will entail collectingphysiological and behavioral data atfield sites and at facilities studyingmarine mammals. Prerequisites:BI155; BI317 recommended. A zoologycourse. 3 creditsMC493 Behavioral EcologyPresents animal behavior within anecological and evolutionary context.Presents mathematical and theoreticalframework of behavioral ecology. Anin-depth exploration of the ways inwhich the behavior of animals isinfluenced by the environment,especially with regard to resourcedistribution. Prerequisites: BI155;upper-level or graduate standingrecommended. Facility in usingmathematical models is recommended.Does not substitute for BI350.3 creditsMC500 Problems in Marine ScienceGraduate student may pursue one ofthe following options:Option A – Enroll in 300 or 400 levelcourse offered at the Marine ScienceCenter in which they desire advancedwork and complete, in addition to theregular course requirements, anapproved project in the area under thedirection of the instructor. Writtenpermission from the instructor isrequired.Option B – Enroll in an IndependentResearch Project. To be admitted, astudent must submit a researchproposal to the academic committee ofthe Marine Science Consortium. Theproposal must include the scope andduration of the proposed research,equipment and facilities required, anda recommendation and approval fromthe student‘s academic adviser.Requires written permission forgraduate credit acceptability from theDirector of graduateprogram/department beforeregistering. Copies of this approval andthe instructor‘s permission must beforwarded to the vice president forresearch of the Marine Science Centerbefore the student arrives on station totake the course. 3 credits120MARKETINGMK204 Principles of MarketingIntroduces the marketing process, itsessential functions, and the institutionsperforming them. The interactingeffects of such factors as selling,advertising, pricing, and channels ofdistribution in marketing managementare considered. Recommended:BA100 with a grade of C or better.(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters)3 creditsMK305 Marketing ManagementAnalyzes and explores the consumer‘sperception, motivation, andcommunication in the marketplace.Particular emphasis is on the elementsof the marketing mix, such as buying,selling, advertising, and promotion.Prerequisites: MK204 with a grade of Cor better, PY100. 3 creditsMK306 Consumer BehaviorAnalyzes and explores in detail theconsumption wheel dealing withenvironmental, behavioral, affectiveand cognitive factors inherent inconsumer purchase decisions whichmust be known by marketers. There isa heavy concentration on theadvertising elements of marketing andthe psychological aspects influencingconsumption. Prerequisites: MK204with a grade of C or better, PY100.(Offered Spring Semester) 3 creditsMK311 E-MarketingExamines how technology has creatednew and more effective ways tomarket to customers. Particularemphasis is placed on electroniccommerce. Studies CustomerRelationship Management (CRM) andfacilitating technologies such asdatabase marketing and data mining,as well as other evolving hardware andsoftware technological developmentsrepresenting challenges and/oropportunities for marketers includingcellular, satellite, digital, virtual reality,etc. Prerequisite: MK204 with a gradeof C or better. (Offered Fall Semester)3 creditsMK411 Marketing ResearchEmphasis here is on the processes,methods and techniques employed ingathering and analyzing informationessential to effective and efficientstrategic decision making. Classpresentations and assignments focuson application of research techniques.Prerequisites: MK204 with a grade of Cor better, MA201. (Offered in FallSemester.) 3 credits


MK412 International MarketingEmphasizes the importance of devisingand employing a sound globalmarketing strategy in the expandinginternational marketplace. Examinesthe historical and theoreticalbackground of foreign trade, theinternational environment andinternational marketing organizations.Prerequisite: BA212, MK204 with agrade of C or better. (Offered in SpringSemester.) 3 creditsMK420 Branding, Advertising, andIntegrated MarketingCommunicationsThrough an in-depth examination ofbranding, emphasizes understanding,devising and employing the marketingcommunications mix: advertising,public relations and publicity, salespromotion, direct marketing, andpersonal selling. Discusses majorsocial, ethical and legal aspects ofmarketing communications.Prerequisite: MK204 with a grade of Cor better.; senior standing. (Offered inSpring Semester.) 3 creditsMATHEMATICSMA099 Basic Mathematics SkillsStrengthens skills of student preparingto enter algebra. Topics include thebasic operations involving wholenumbers, fractions, and decimals;formulas; word problems; percentproblems and their applications, andan introduction to algebraic equations.(Offered Fall Semester.) 2 creditsMA100 Mathematics for ManagersIntroduces various concepts includingfractions, decimals, percentages,signed-numbers, use of a hand-heldcalculator, solution of equations andinequalities, ratios and proportions, useof formulas, exponents and scientificnotation and graphing equations ofone and two variables. Problem solvingwill be stressed through use of wordproblems involving real-worldexamples. (Offered only at WC-NC.)4 creditsMA101 Fundamentals of AlgebraOperations and properties of wholenumbers, integers, rational, and realnumbers. Solution of linear, quadratic(by factoring), rational, and absolutevalue equations. Properties of wholenumber exponents. Operations onpolynomial and rational expressions.Solution of word problems.Prerequisite: Computation skills inwhole numbers, fractions, anddecimals. (Offered Fall and SpringSemesters.) 3 creditsMA102 Intermediate AlgebraProperties of negative and rationalexponents. Properties of radicals. Thesolution of equations (radical andquadratic). Complex numbers.Graphing equations involving twovariables. Writing the equation of lines.The solution of linear and quadraticinequalities. An introduction to thesolution of systems of equations.Prerequisite: A grade of C or better inMA101 or the equivalent. (Offered Falland Spring Semesters.) 3 creditsMA106 Algebra with BusinessApplicationAlgebraic techniques related toproblem solving in the businessenvironment. Topics to be included:problem solving, mathematicalmodeling using linear relationships andfunctions, data interpretation usinggraphs, the solution of inequalitiesinvolving one and two variables, linearprogramming, the solution of systemsof equations by substitution and linearcombinations. (Offered at WC-NC.)4 creditsMA107 Mathematical Concepts andOperations IElements of problem solving, reasoningand estimation; sets and counting;numeration systems; integers; numbertheory; and rational numbers(fractional form). Prerequisite: MA101or the equivalent. (Offered Fall andSpring Semesters.) 3 creditsMA108 Mathematical Concepts andOperations IIElements of rational numbers(fractional and decimal forms);geometry and measurement;probability; descriptive statistics;graphing; consumer mathematics.Prerequisite: A grade of C or better inMA101 or equivalent course. A gradeof C or better in MA108 is needed toearn graduation credits. (Offered Falland Spring Semesters.) 3 creditsMA110 Contemporary Mathematicsfor ManagersTechniques for problem solving in thebusiness environment. Topics includefinancial mathematics (simple interest,compound interest, effective rate ofinterest, loan amortization, installmentloans annuities), descriptive statisticaltechniques (graphical display of data,measures of central tendency,measures of variation, correlation andregression, interpretation of data),probability (to include an introduction121to the normal distribution), andmeasurement (the English and metricsystems of measure). Prerequisite: Agrade of C or better in MA106. A gradeof C or better in MA110 is needed toearn graduation credits. (Offered atWC-NC.) 4 creditsMA111 Precalculus IFunctional approach to topics inalgebra. Solution of quadratic,polynomial, rational, radical,exponential and logarithmic equations.Functions, inverse functions, and theirgraphs. Operations, zeros, and graphof polynomial and rational functions.Exponential and logarithmic functions.Systems of equations and inequalities.Prerequisite: A grade of C or better inMA102 or equivalent course. (OfferedFall Semester.) 4 creditsMA112 Precalculus IIContinuation of MA111. Trigonometricfunctions and their graphs.Trigonometric identities. Trigonometricequations. Inverse trigonometricfunctions. The law of sines. The law ofcosines. Complex numbers andDeMoivre‘s Theorem. Conic SectionsPrerequisite: A grade of C or better inMA111 or equivalent course. (OfferedSpring Semester.) 4 creditsMA120 Computer ApplicationsProvides a comprehensiveunderstanding and use of computersoftware applications. The softwareapplications include, but are not limitedto, electronic spreadsheets, MAPLE,MATLAB, and a programminglanguage. (Offered Fall Semester)3 creditsMA140 Computer Programming IThe principles of computer science areillustrated and applied throughprogramming in the object-orientedlanguage C++. Programming projectsare assigned to illustrate and reinforcethe information presented in theclassroom. Prerequisite: MA120.(Offered Spring Semester) 3 creditsMA240 Computer Programming IIThis course is a continuation of MA140.Topics include the review of data typeabstraction, recursion, arrays, stacks,queues, multiple stacks and linkedlists. Emphasis is also placed ondynamic storage management,garbage collection, trees, graphs,tables, sorting and searching.Prerequisite: MA140 (Offered FallSemester) 3 credits


MA201 Introduction to StatisticalMethodsElements of descriptive and inferentialstatistics including frequencydistributions, measures of location andvariation, probability, discrete andcontinuous probability distributions,sampling techniques, statisticalestimation and an introduction tohypothesis testing. Prerequisites: Agrade of C or better in MA102 or MA108, or equivalent course. (Offered Falland Spring Semesters.) 3 creditsMA205 Applied StatisticsContinuation of MA201. Methods ofestimation and hypothesis testing.Analysis of variance, correlation andregression analysis, nonparametricstatistics, time series as applied tobusiness-related problems, anddecision analysis. Prerequisite: A gradeof C or better in MA201. (Offered upondemand.) 3 creditsMA210 Applied CalculusFor business, social science majors,and other persons who may haveinterest in only one semester ofcalculus. Topics include functions,limits, the derivative, the integral, andmethods of integration, with emphasison applications. A grade of C or betterin MA111 or equivalent course.(Offered Spring Semester.) 3 creditsMA211 Calculus IConcepts of differential and integralcalculus and analytic geometry. Topicsinclude functions, limits, continuity, thederivative and its applications, theintegral and applications. Prerequisite:A grade of C or better in MA111 or theequivalent course. (Offered FallSemester.) 4 creditsMA212 Calculus IICalculus of the trigonometric, inversetrigonometric, logarithmic, exponential,and hyperbolic functions. Methods ofintegration. Infinite series.Applications. Prerequisite: A grade of Cor better in both MA211 and MA112.(Offered Spring Semester.) 4 creditsMA220 Foundations of GeometryTopics include geometry in problemsolving, geometry as a structuredsystem, geometry of the circle, anddimensional geometry. Prerequisite: Agrade of C or better in MA102 orequivalent course. (Offered FallSemester.) 3 creditsMA230 Finite MathematicsTopics include functions, matrixmethods, finance, optimization, linearprogramming, and set theory.Prerequisite: A grade of C or better inMA111 or equivalent course. (OfferedFall and Spring Semesters.) 3 creditsMA250 Discrete Mathematics IA study of logic, sets, relations,induction, recursion, number systems,counting, and graph theory.Prerequisite: A grade of C or better inMA111 or equivalent course. (OfferedFall Semester.) 3 creditsMA313 Calculus IIIExtension of concepts of differentialand integral calculus and analyticgeometry. The calculus of severalvariables. Polar coordinates, vectors,parametric equations. Prerequisite: Agrade of C or better in MA212.(Offered Fall Semester.) 4 creditsMA314 Elementary DifferentialEquationsSolution of differential equations ofelementary types. Solution ofhomogeneous and nonhomogeneouslinear equations, variation ofparameters, and differential operators.Prerequisite: A grade of C or better inMA313. (Offered Spring Semester.)4 creditsMA315 Advanced CalculusChange of variables, surface integrals,Stokes‘ theorem, divergence theorem,calculus of variations, Euler‘s equation,Fourier series, pointwise and meansquare convergence, Fouriertransform, and inversion formula.Prerequisite: MA314. (Offered FallSemester.) 4 creditsMA320 Elements of GeometryThis course is a continuation of MA220.Topics include geometry of the plane,right triangle geometry,transformational geometry, Euclidean,and non-Euclidean geometry.Prerequisite: A grade of C or better inMA220. (Offered Spring Semester.)3 creditsMA330 Applied MathematicsThis course emphasizes the use ofmathematical models to solveproblems. The topics include linearprogramming, integer programming,dynamic programming, and gametheory. Prerequisite: MA212. (OfferedSpring Semester.) 3 creditsMA340 Probability TheoryThis course introduces the basic theoryin both discrete and continuousaspects of probability theory. Topicsinclude interpretations of probability,counting principles, independence,conditional probabilities, bayes‘122theorem, discrete random variables,continuous distributions, expectation ofrandom variables, and central limittheorem. Prerequisite: MA313.(Offered Spring Semester.) 3 creditsMA350 Discrete Mathematics IIThis course is a continuation of MA250.Topics include algorithms, algorithmicgraph theory and computationalgeometry. Prerequisite: A grade of C orbetter in MA250. (Offered SpringSemester.) 3 creditsMA360 Elementary Linear AlgebraTopics include systems of linearequations, matrix equations, matrixalgebra, determinants, vector spaces,linear independence, eigenvalues andeigenvectors, orthogonality, and leastsquares approximation. Prerequisite:MA212. (Offered Fall Semester.)3 creditsMA410 Real AnalysisThis course includes a rigoroustreatment of one variable calculus.Topics include sequences of realnumbers, limit theorems, continuity,differentiation, and Riemann integral.Prerequisite: MA313. (Offered FallSemester.) 3 creditsMA420 Numerical AnalysisDirect and iterative methods forsolution of algebraic equations andsystems of linear equations, nonlinearequations, sets of equations, andordinary differential equations arediscussed. Specific topics includematrix inversion, interpolation,approximation of functions, and curvefitting. This course stresses bothnumerical analysis and algorithmicaspects. Prerequisite: MA315. (OfferedSpring Semester.) 3 creditsMA450 Mathematical StatisticsThis course is an introduction tomathematical aspects of statistics.Topics include exploratory dataanalysis, parameter estimation,maximum likelihood estimators,sampling distributions of estimators,testing of hypothesis, nonparametricmethods, linear statistical models, andsimulation. This course includes theuse of computer applications to solvethe problems. Prerequisite: MA340.(Offered Fall Semester.) 3 creditsMA460 Abstract AlgebraThis course is an in-depth introductionto abstract algebra. Topics includegroups and subgroups,homomorphisms, rings, and fields.Prerequisite: MA410. (Offered SpringSemester.) 3 credits


MAXXX Special TopicsCourse descriptions and syllabi:available at time of offering. 3 creditsMEDIA ARTSME130 Media AestheticsA basic film and video analysis coursethat deals with the formal elements ofthe visual media (light, color,composition, movement, editing andsound). Media Aesthetics is designedboth for persons who plan a career insome area of film or video productionand for persons who simply want toimprove their understanding of videoand film forms. 3 creditsME140 Digital Media LiteracyThis course introduces fundamentaldigital media concepts and processes,providing students with basic skills andliteracy in digital media formats,production software, and deliverysystems. It also explores the culturalconsequences of digital productionprocesses, providing students with anunderstanding of issues concerninginteractivity, virtuality and mediaconvergence. Fee: $60.00 3 creditsME200 History of the US Mass MediaA historical survey of the impact of themedia on the political, cultural, andeconomic aspects of U.S. society.3 creditsME210 Writing for the MediaAn introductory course that providesstudents with basic writing skills forprint, broadcast and digital media.Students will learn fundamental skillsin gathering information and in writingcoherent stories that will stand aloneor that will accompany visuals.3 creditsME220 Audio ProductionAn introduction to the fundamentals oflive and recorded sound for radio andrecorded music production. Topicscovered include microphone types,mixing board operation, multi-trackrecording and mixing, the aesthetics ofsound perception, audio documentaryproduction and the operation of astreaming internet ―radio‖ station. Fee:$60.00 3 creditsME230 Video ProductionA study of the basic skills of videoproduction. Students have anopportunity to operate camcorders,video switchers, computer-basedediting and graphic systems, lights,microphones, audio control boards,and so forth. Prerequisite: ME130. Fee:$60.00 3 creditsME240 Web Site Design andDevelopmentThis course enables students to createwebsites that incorporate principles ofeffective and functional web sitedesign. Students will also critiquewebsites according to establisheddesign principles. Prerequisite: ME140.Fee: $60.00 3 creditsME241 Desktop PublishingA lab course that covers the use ofsoftware to create a variety of printpublications. Topics include graphicdesign, typography, clip art, fileformats, scanning images, printing andworking with graphic serviced bureaus.Prerequisite: ME130. Fee: $60.003 creditsME250 JournalismA course in news writing and editing.Students write weekly articles andlearn to cover beats in the college andsurrounding community. Topicscovered include the process of newsgathering, writing, and editing basicnews stories. Counts as AdvancedMedia Arts Writing Course. 3 creditsME280 Campus Media ProductionStudents engaged in managing andmaintaining <strong>Wesley</strong> student-run mediaorganizations (as defined by theCampus Media Board) can enroll forone to six credits total over the courseof their enrollment at <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>.Students will contract with the mediaorganization to work in specific jobs asassigned by the faculty memberassigned to that course. Credit will beawarded and grades assigned on thebasis of satisfactory completion ofassignments. There is a three creditmaximum in any semester.Prerequisite: the relevant Media Artsfoundation course—ME220 forWXStream, ME230 for WSLY-TV,ME250 for The Whetstone (studentnewspaper), and ME341 for Eukaria(<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> yearbook) orpermission of the instructor.1-6 creditsME300 Media and CultureAn overview of contemporaryapproaches to media as culture.Students analyze media content,including advertisements, films, newsreports, television shows and websites. Covers the issue of globalizationas it relates to the spread of culturethrough the media. 3 credits123ME330 Advanced Video ProductionThe production of video programs fromplanning to completion. Students willeither create a regularly scheduledprogram or create a long form fictionor documentary project Prerequisite:ME230. Fee: $60.00 3 creditsME331 Studies in FilmThe study of film as condensed recreationsof experience shaped by anauthor‘s imagination, vision, andparticular use of the elements of filmto create unified works of art. Includesdiscussion of film theory and history.3 creditsME342 Digital PhotographyA study of the basics of digitalphotography. Topics include cameraoperations, lenses, media types,lighting techniques, compositions, useof color, digital manipulation ofimages, and making digital prints.Prerequisite: ME130. Fee: $60.003 creditsME343 Interactive Media ProductionA lab course that deals with advancedweb page production techniquesincluding Flash and Dreamweaver.Topics covered include aesthetic,commercial, and production issuesassociated with the creation ofinteractive web pages. Prerequisite:ME240 or permission of instructor.Fee: $60.00 3 creditsME400 Media LawA study of the development of medialaw as current legal issues in the U.S.media. Covers First Amendment issues,libel, privacy, copyrights, obscenity,etc. 3 creditsME450 ScriptwritingStudents write scripts for televisionand film. An in-depth examination offilms and video programs in terms ofnarrative structure. Topics coveredinclude writing dialogue, scriptformats, writing for visualization,writing copy to support existing videofootage, and writing original materialto be produced in video productionclasses. Counts as Advanced MediaArts Writing Course. 3 creditsME461 Sports CommunicationStudents learn professionalpromotional techniques used by massspectator sports. Students develop aportfolio of projects including newsreleases, feature sports articles, factsheets, videotaped interviews, videofeaturesport stories, and otherprojects as assigned by the instructor.3 credits


ME470 Special Topics in Media ArtsSubject matter will vary according tostudent‘s interest and the availability ofexperts in certain fields. 3 creditsME480, 486 Internships in the MediaAn internship in a work setting with aprivate company or governmentagency. Experience providesopportunity to apply academic learningin a practical work environment.Introductory, intermediate, andconcluding evaluation conferences willbe held with the student, cooperatingadvisor, and program director.Following the internship, the studentprepares an oral and written report onthe significance of the internship intheoretical learning. Prerequisites:Sophomore, Junior or Senior standingand approved internship application.1-6 creditsME490 Senior Media Arts ProjectRequired course for all Media Artsstudents. Students produce a finalproject containing elements of criticalthinking, research, and effectiveexpression. Students work with theiradvisors to plan and execute the finalproject. Prerequisite: Senior standing.(Offered only in the Fall Semester.)3 creditsMUSICMU102 Aural Skills IAn intensive study in the pursuit ofdeveloping listening and musicianshipskills. This course will cover traditionalSolfege singing, melodic dictation,rhythmic dictation, and sight singing.Students are required to have minimalmusic reading skills in order to enroll.1 creditMU103 Theory of Music IAn introduction to the basic notational andtheoretical materials of music. Topics willinclude formal analysis, the fundamentals ofmusic composition, the principles of Romannumeral analysis, and an overview of popchord symbols. Repertoire will includecompositions from the classical, jazz, andpopular music traditions. No prior musicalexperience is necessary. 3 creditsMU127 Survey of World MusicA survey course that introducesmusical traditions of various non-Western regions and cultures.Students will be introduced to non-Western musical styles and genreswhile exploring the social, economic,and political contexts in which thesetraditions developed and continue toexist. 3 creditsMU128 Popular Music in AmericaA survey of the different genres ofpopular music in the United Statesthroughout the 20th century using anhistorical approach. Lectures willinclude listening to and analysis ofmusic examples in relation to thesocial, technical, and historical trends.3 creditsMU200 History & Appreciation of JazzA survey of the different genres of Jazzusing an historical approach. Lectureswill include listening to and analysis ofmusic examples in relation to the social,technical, and historical trends.3 creditsMU202 Aural Skills IIA continuation of MU102. Prerequisite:MU102 1 creditMU203 Theory of Music IIA continued study of materialsintroduced in MU103. Coursework willinclude projects in counterpoint, songwriting and harmonic analysis.Repertoire will include compositionsfrom the classical, jazz, and popularmusic traditions. Prerequisite: MU1033 creditsMU208 History & Literature of MusicA study of musical development from1600-1900, including late Renaissance,Baroque, Classical, Romantic, andImpressionist styles. Examination ofhistorical contexts, discussion ofmusical characteristics, andobservation of live performances willcontribute to an understanding of themusic of these periods. 3 creditsMU299 Computers & Music TechnologyThis course provides a fundamental,broad-based understanding of the usesof music technology. Classes willsurvey industry standard computerhardware, software, and peripheraldevices as they relate to the creationof music. Topics include fundamentalsof Computer Synthesis, MIDISequencing and Digital AudioProduction. Software to be coveredwill include Protools, Reason, Audacity,Quicktime and others. 3 creditsENSEMBLES:MU115 Contemporary EnsembleThe <strong>Wesley</strong> Contemporary Ensemble isa musical group with an emphasis oninstruction of standard Rock, Pop,R&B, Motown and Jazz performancepractices. Open to all instrumentalistswith minimal music experiencerequired. Final semester performance124will take place at the Schwartz Centerof the Arts. 1-3 creditsMU117 Pep BandThe Pep Band is a musical group withan emphasis on instruction andperformance of cheer music, marchingband songs, and popular musical hitswith rehearsals and performances at<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> ceremonies andsporting events. Open to allinstrumentalists with minimal musicexperience required. 1-3 creditsMU151 <strong>College</strong> ChoirOpen to any student with an interest inperforming choral repertoire frommany diverse styles and periods.1-3 creditsMU253 Chamber ChoirA select ensemble for which anaudition is required. 1-3 creditsAPPLIED MUSIC:One 25-minute lesson per week. Withpermission of the instructor, a studentmay register for one 50-minute lessonper week for 2 credits. 300-levelsections include a recital requirement.Students may take any applied musiccourse more than once, receivingadditional credit each time they areenrolled. Fee: $150.00MU 119 PianoMU 319 PianoMU 123 VoiceMU 323 VoiceMU 133 Woodwind instrumentMU 333 Woodwind instrumentMU 137 Brass instrumentMU 337 Brass instrumentMU 141 PercussionMU 341 PercussionMU 146 GuitarMU 346 GuitarMU 147 Orchestral stringinstrument (violin, viola,violoncello, double bass)MU 347 Orchestral stringinstrumentNURSINGNR107 Introduction to ProfessionalNursingIntroduces concepts and roles ofprofessional nursing and the <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> conceptual framework for thenursing curriculum. Nursing process,introductory communication skills, andbasic techniques of care areemphasized. Two class hours andthree clinical hours. (Fall Semester.)3 credits


NR109 Client Assessment for HealthPromotionTeaches the concepts and skills ofphysical and mental assessment toidentify an individual‘s health status.Health promotion concepts andstrategies are identified and used toguide the development of a plan forassisting the client to maximize his orher health potential. Prerequisite:NR107 Two class hours and threeclinical hours. (Spring Semester.)3 creditsNR214 Foundations of NursingFocuses on fundamental nursinginterventions and assisting clients tofulfill basic human needs. Nursing rolesas caregiver, communicator, problemsolver and member of the health careteam are developed in structuredsettings. Prerequisite: Completion of100 level nursing courses. Three classhours and six clinical hours.(Fall Semester.) 5 creditsNR227 Nutrition and PharmacologyFocuses on the principles and conceptsof normal/clinical nutrition andpharmacology and their nursingimplications. The nursing process isused to explore the therapeutic effects,side effects and adverse reactions thatmay occur in clients as a result ofthese therapies. Patient educationconcepts are emphasized. Prerequisite:Completion of first year nursingcourses in the BSN curriculum orpermission of instructor. Offered falland spring semester. 3 creditsNR228 Health Maintenance andRestoration IExamines physiologic, phychosocial,and community concepts as they applyto care of adult clients across the lifespan in a variety Of clinical settings.Selected concepts and theories relatedto restoring and maintaining optimalhealth of clients experiencing commonacute and/or chronic health problemsare examined. Prerequisites:Completion of level one and NR214nursing courses. Offered springsemester 5 creditsNR229 PathophysiologyPresents structural and functionalchanges within the tissues and organsystems, which result in clinicalmanifestations of disease. Providesbasis for understanding the principlesof diagnosis, treatment andmanagement of specific diseasesaffecting individual patients. Providesthe rationale needed to provideadequate patient care of individualswith these diseases and disorders. Co-Requisites: NR228 or NR214. Offeredfall and spring semester. 3 creditsNR304 Nursing Careat the End-of-LifeProvides essential concepts and the bestpractices for quality of care at the end oflife. It combines holistic, humanisticcaring with comprehensive palliativeinterventions to manage pain and othersymptoms that occur at the end of life.The course includes interventions andconcepts appropriate across the lifespan.Prerequisites: Completion of level one andfirst semester level two courses. Offeredon a rotating basis. 3 creditsNR305 Child Care Health ConsultantTrainingProvides health professionals theopportunity to expand their knowledgeand the skills to provide consultation,training and technical assistance tochildcare providers in the State ofDelaware. Prerequisites: Completion oflevel one and first semester level twonursing courses. Offered on a rotatingbasis. 3 creditsNR307 Health Maintenance andRestoration IIThis course expands upon theconcepts of NR228, HealthMaintenance and Restoration I, andfocuses on issues related to patientswith multi-system conditions andcomplex clinical needs. Prerequisites:Completion level two nursing courses.Offered fall semester. 5 creditsNR312 Research in NursingExplores principles or nursing researchand the conceptual models andtheories utilized in the development ofresearch studies. Emphasis ondeveloping ability in critiquing andevaluating research findings as theyapply to nursing practice.Prerequisites: Completion of level twonursing courses. Prerequisites or corequisites:MA201, PY222. Offered fallsemester. 3 creditsNR313 Health Maintenance andRestoration IIIExamines physiological, psychological,psychosocial, and community conceptsas they apply to the care of adults withdegenerative, debilitating diseases.Emphasis on comprehensiverehabilitative nursing care to facilitateoptimal client health capacity.Addresses concepts of disaster nursingand emergency preparedness.Prerequisites: Completion of level twoand NR307 nursing courses . (OfferedSpring semester.) 5 credits125NR321 Leadership and ManagementIntroduces organizational theory andstructure of nursing care deliverysystems and components of leadershipbehavior. The course focuses on roleof nurse leadership in multiple roles oforganizing, teaching, decision making,evaluating, and managing conflict.Prerequisites: Completion of level twoand NR307 nursing courses. Offeredspring semester. 3 creditsNR332 Perioperative Nursing ClinicalPracticumNursing process and Maslow'shierarchy of human needs are thebasis for the comprehensiveexploration of Perioperative nursing.The major concepts of this course willbe the principles of surgical asepsis,maintaining a safe care environment,and the advanced technology utilizedin the surgical and post anesthesiasettings. Prerequisites: Completion ofall level two nursing courses orpermission of the instructor. Threeweek intensive. Offered May term.3 creditsNR403 Maternal/Child NursingApplies concepts of the art and scienceof nursing care of the familythroughout the life cycle. The courseaddresses family needs across thehealth/illness continuum. Prerequisites:Completion of level three nursingcourses. Fall semester. 5 creditsNR409 Community Health NursingExplores concepts and principles ofcaring for clients in community settingsand client as community. Diversenursing roles and interventions areexamined. In depth communityassessment employing epidemiologicalprinciples and data collection strategiesare emphasized. The course discussesthe determinants and operations of theof the health care system from a broadpolitical, economic, social and legalperspective. Prerequisites: Completionof level three nursing courses. Offeredfall semester. 5 creditsNR421 Critical Thinking to EnhanceProfessional Nursing PracticeInvolves the student in cognitive(thinking) and attitude (feeling)exercises. Students apply the basiccore nursing knowledge and draw onknowledge from other fields to respondto client situations that enhancepositive outcomes for clients.Prerequisite: Completion of level threenursing courses. Offered fall semester.3 credits


NR424 Mental Health NursingApplies concepts/principles of providingcare to individuals, groups, andfamilies to restore and maintainoptimal health of clients experiencingpsychopathology. Prerequisites:Completion of level three nursingcourses. Offered spring semester.5 creditsNR425 Senior PracticumIn-depth study of student-selectedspecialty area of nursing. Leadershipand research concepts are integrated.Culminates in focused senior capstone.Prerequisites: Completion of level threenursing courses and fall semester levelfour nursing courses. Offered springsemester. 4 creditsNR426 Transitions to ProfessionalPracticeExplores issues that influence nursing.Political, ethical, legal principles as theyrelate to health care delivery system.Health care policy, scope of professionalnursing practice and transition fromstudent to professional nursing role.Prerequisites: Completion of level threenursing courses and fall semester levelfour nursing courses. Offered springsemester. 3 creditsNR436 Field Study in InternationalHealthExplores the sociocultural dimension ofhealth/illness and systems in a selectedcountry. Visits to health resources area major component. Completion oflevel three courses or permission frominstructor. 3 creditsNR 501 Theory Base of NursingPracticeIntroduces the RN to the conceptual,philosophical, scientific and ethicalbases for professional nursingpractice. Models are analyzed anddiscussed from an economic,political, practice, power and legalpoint of view. Nursing process isapplied to case scenarios that depicta variety of models. Currentlicensure as an RN. (Fall Semester)3 creditsNR502 Client AssessmentFocuses on the development and useof physical and mental healthassessment skills to determine theclient‘s health status. Utilizing thenursing process as a framework, theskills of history taking, physical andmental assessment and identificationof nursing problems will be explored.Current licensure as an RN. (SpringSemester or by challengeappointment.) 3 creditsNR504 Population Focused CareProvides student with opportunity toapply the nursing process to thecommunity as the health client.Student will use principles ofepidemiology to investigate acommunity health problem. Healthneeds of populations at risk areidentified and plans formulated tomeet those needs utilizing a variety ofcommunity clinical settings. Currentlicensure as RN. (Spring Semester.)4 creditsNR505 Seminar in ProfessionalNursingFocuses on issues and trends pertinentto professional nursing practice andprovides an opportunity for student todesign and lead a seminar on the topicof their choice. Current licensure as anRN. (Spring Semester.) 3 creditsNR506 Nursing ResearchExplores principles and techniquesbasic to the research process.Introduces selected statistical conceptsand data analysis procedures. Preparesstudent to critically evaluate nursingresearch and determine its value to thediscipline of nursing. Current licensureas an RN. (Fall Semester.) 3 creditsNR510 Health Promotion Across theLifespanDescribes the evolving profession ofnursing and the changing health caresystem including future challenges andpolicy initiatives for health promotion.Foundations of, assessment,intervention, application and evaluationof health promotion are emphasized.Functional assessment patterns serveas the organizing framework for healthpromotion throughout the lifespan.BSN or completion of bridge required.(Summer Session.) 3 creditsNR512 Leadership Role in AdvancedPractice NursingExamines the leadership strategies andnursing roles for influencing practicedecisions within the health caresystem. Provides the framework forthe implementation if the advancedpractice role of the clinical nursespecialist as expert clinician, educator,consultant, and researcher. BSN orcompletion of bridge required.(Summer Session.) 3 creditsNR515 Graduate Research IEnables the student to be a criticalconsumer of research, to understandthe theoretical underpinnings ofqualitative and quantitative studies andhave a beginning understanding ofresearch design, literature review,126methodologies and procedures foranalysis, ethical considerations andfunding resources. Critiques research;designs and implements onequalitative and one quantitative projectin a group. BSN or completion ofbridge required. (Fall Semester.)3 creditsNR516 Process of CurriculumBuilding in NursingProvides the student with theopportunity to build upon theirfundamental nursing knowledgerelated to teaching and learning.Engages in the process of curriculumformation, revision, and evaluation fornursing, patient and communityeducation settings. BSN or completionof bridge required. (Fall or SpringSemester.) 3 creditsNR517 Intro to Public HealthAdministrationIntroduces organization andmanagement theory as they related tohealth service institutions and the roleof the administrator. Provides anoverview of the way public andpersonal health services are structured,managed, regulated, financed, anddelivered at the federal, state and locallevels. BSN or completion of bridgerequired. (Fall or Spring Semester.)3 creditsNR518 Nursing Case Managementand the Advanced PracticeRoleProvides clinical nurse specialiststudent an introduction to the casemanagement process and the role ofthe case manager. Case managementdesign and implementation is exploredand tools for analyzing client outcomeswill be used to integrate theory andapplication in the managed health caresystem. 3 creditsNR610 Advanced Nursing Practice IHealth Promotion and theCommunityProvides first level clinical graduatecourse for clinical nurse specialiststudent with the opportunity to useone theory-based approach to assess ageo-political community. Studentdescribes the community and its subgroupsand determines the current andpotential health level of the communityand at least one subgroup. Studentidentifies facilitators and barriers tohealth promotion and diseaseprevention for the community as awhole, including community resources,programs, and sources of programs.Key concepts addressed including risk,risk assessment, levels of prevention,


health promotion, motivation, andbroad based strategies for behaviorchange at the community level.Prerequisite: B.S.N. or completion ofNursing Bridge. Includes studentselected clinical practicum. (OfferedFall Semester.) 4 creditsNR612 Advanced Nursing Practice IIHealth Promotion & the FamilyProvides second level advancedpractice clinical nursing course forclinical nurse specialist student withthe opportunity to utilize a theorybasedapproach to analyze one familyin the community context. Facilitatorsand barriers to disease prevention,health promotion, and clinical care forthe family will be identified. Short-termfamily health potential will bedetermined and onepromotion/prevention intervention willbe planned, implemented, andevaluated. Prerequisite: NR610 orpermission of instructor. Includesstudent selected clinical practicum.(Offered Spring Semester.) 4 creditsNR615 Graduate Nursing Research IIIntroduces student to epidemiology asthe study of disease (injury) and itsdeterminants as the scientific basis forjustifying health-promotion programdevelopment. Uses the epidemiologicapproach to study one vulnerablepopulation and write a proposal toobtain appropriate resources for onehealth promotion/diseaseprevention/health maint./healthprotection or health restorationproject. (Offered Spring Semester.)3 creditsNR616 Advanced Nursing PracticeIII Health Promotion &Special PopulationsProvides advanced level course for theclinical nurse specialist student with theopportunity to synthesize first and secondlevel theory and practices in thedevelopment, implementation andevaluation (process and outcome) of onehealth promotion, risk reduction, healthrestoration or early detection projectdesigned and provided for a studentselected special population(s).Collaboration with professional colleaguesand community members will be anintegral part of all project stages.Prerequisites: NR612 or specialpermission of the instructor. Includesstudent selected clinical practicum.(Offered Fall Semester.) 4 creditsNR620 Thesis/Project AdvisementProvides ongoing individualized facultyguidance as the thesis/project isfollowed through to completion.Prerequisite: NR615. (Offered eachSemester.) 3-6 creditsNR630 Ethnographic Field Techniquesin Health Care SettingsProvides a theory base and necessaryskills for the logical interfacing ofmultiple methods used to answerresearch questions. Addressestriangulation and the appropriateblends of qualitative/quantitativeapproaches. Utilizes four self-selectedfield techniques related to their clinicalarea of interest. Possible techniquesinclude: focused interview, eventanalysis, ritual report, photographictechnique (still or video), oral history,story telling, round-of-life, culturalinventory or mini-ethnography. Dataanalysis and presentation is addressed.3 creditsNR631 Culture and HealthExplores cross-cultural considerationsthat affect select populations. Exploresculturally universal themes and coreconcepts that influence health beliefsand behaviors. Student will analyzecurrent issues involved in communitylevelprograms for culturally diversegroups. The professional is role inmeeting the health care needs ofindividuals, families, and groups in thecommunity are addressed.Prerequisite: NR610. (Open to nursingand non-nursing upper level studentwith the permission of the instructor.)3 creditsNR632 Ethical Decision Making inHealth CareIdentifies the ethical dimensions ofhealth care and clearly articulate amoral position based on ethical theoryand principles. Provides a broadtheoretic base in the philosophicalfoundations of ethical theory, moraldevelopment, and reasoning, andresearch methodologies appropriate tothe study of ethical decision-making.Analytic skills are developed as thelearner utilizes these philosophicfoundations to identify and fullyexplore ethical issues in health carepractice. Applies theoretical constructsas a basis for ethical reasoning andmoral action. 3 creditsNR636 Evaluation and ClassroomMethods in Nursing EducationAnalysis of the methods of teaching andevaluation in nursing education. Classroomprocedures appropriate for the adultlearner, test construction, and other127evaluative methods and teaching strategiesexplored. 3 creditsNR637 Theory and Process in NursingEducationExplores the history and foundations oftheoretical development of nursing educationfrom Florence Nightingale to the present.Theories of adult learning, both traditional andcontemporary, are examined. 3 creditsNR638 Nursing Education PracticumPracticum in a nursing education settingfor preparation of a formal nursing role asfaculty in nursing programs at the diploma,associate, or baccalaureate and highereducation levels. 6 creditsNRXXX Special TopicsReflects major trends in nursing practiceand health care delivery today. Topics ofinterest to nursing majors or RNsinterested in continuing their education ina specialized area will be offered at the100, 200, 300, 400, 500 and 600 level.Examples might be Legal/Ethical Issues inNursing Practice, Power and Politics inNursing and Health Care, and The Nurseand Managed Care. An additional specialtopics course is also available for the LPNand three-year track-nursing student.3 creditsPHILOSOPHYPH100 Introduction to PhilosophyFocuses upon the development ofphilosophy from the Pre-Socratic throughthe Classical, Medieval, and Modernperiods. Emphasis is placed on majorideas, central problems, conflicts, andcontributions of philosophic thought in theWest. (Offered annually.) 3 creditsPH150 Introduction to EthicsHistorical topical survey of thefundamental problems of ethics fromantiquity to the present day. The questionsof good/evil, freedom/determinism,virtue/vice, thought/action,right/responsibility will be addressed indetail. Particular attention will be given tothe relation between the philosophicexamination of ethical questions and thedetermination of individual moral choicesin daily life. No previous familiarity withphilosophic method or issues is required.(Offered annually.) 3 creditsPH200 LogicIntroductory survey of the rules of validreasoning. Course places particularemphasis upon induction and deduction,fallacies, and the formal structure ofarguments. No prior study of philosophy or


mathematics is presupposed. (OfferedSpring Semester.) 3 creditsPH250/350 Ancient PhilosophyComparative study of the birth anddevelopment of philosophy in the ancientworld from the pre-Socratics to Plotinus.Primary focus is the thought of Plato andAristotle. (Offered when demandwarrants.) 3 creditsPH260 Critical ThinkingCourse in the art of thinking itself.Student develops the processes ofconceptualizing, analyzing, synthesizing,evaluating, and explaining informationand arguments. Course seeks to enablestudent to obtain the ability and selfconfidenceto employ the tools of criticalthinking in their other courses and intheir daily lives. (Offered each Fall.)3 creditsPH300 Business EthicsStudies applied ethics that criticallyexamines the world of business andhuman values. A brief survey of thefoundations of ethics gives way to thestudy of human conduct in a businesscontext. The course discusses theoreticalmodels with application to specific casesdrawn from the practice of business.(Offered each semester.) 3 creditsPH301/RE301 Philosophy ofReligionPhilosophical inquiry into the fundamentalconcepts of religion. Topics examinedmay include the existence of God, therelation of faith and reason, thefunction(s) of religious language, thevalidity of religious experience, theodicy,the relation of religion and culture,and/or problems relating to the truthclaimsof religious traditions. It ispreferable that the student has had aprevious course in either philosophy orreligion, but there is no prerequisite.3 creditsPH310 ExistentialismProblem of human existence innineteenth-century and twentieth-centuryEurope. Philosophical, literary, andpolitical sources will trace the historicalbackground and contemporary impact ofthe existential movement. Reflections onalienation, dread, absurdity, individuality,and freedom will be included. (Offeredwhen demand warrants.) 3 creditsPHYSICAL EDUCATIONACTIVITY COURSESPE101A Wellness LifestylesExamines, and in specific instances,experiences various components of dailybehavior to implement and maintain alifetime approach to health and wellness.Monitoring techniques will be included.Lecture and practical experiences will beutilized to implement a healthier lifestyle.Physical activity documentation externalto course is required. 1 creditPE102 Volleyball and SoftballFocuses on the rules, fundamental skills,and strategies. 1 creditPE103 Physical DevelopmentEmphasizes physical development withweight training methodologies, withemphasis on general body conditioning.1 creditPE105 Aqua-AerobicsFocuses on physical developmentthrough shallow water exercise.Swimming competency is not necessary.1 creditPE106 Aquatic Fundamentals andBeginning SwimmingFocuses on water adjustment,buoyancy, and locomotion; basicswimming strokes and elementaryentrance skills and rescue techniques fora novice swimmer. Designed for thenon-swimmer. 1 creditPE107 Intermediate SwimmingDevelops skills in each of the nineswimming strokes, basic diving, andsurvival techniques. Course designed tochallenge persons who are proficient inthe basic strokes of swimming.1 creditPE108 Folk, Social, and Square DanceFocuses on fundamentals to advancedmovements. Cultural and present daydances included. 1 creditPE111 Billiards and Table TennisStudies rules, skills, strategies anddevelops skills in game. 1 creditPE112 Modern DanceDevelops competency and creativity inusing modern dance movements.1 creditPE114 Roller skatingEmphasizes use of Roller skating as aphysical fitness media. 1 credit128PE115 BowlingDevelops bowling skills and studies rulesand etiquette of game. 1 creditPE119 Sports OfficiatingPrepares student to officiate basketballand volleyball through study andpractical experience in refereeingintramurals. 1 creditPE120 Aerobic ActivityDevelops cardio respiratory efficiencyusing aerobic dance, calisthenics gamesand individual sport activities. 1 creditPE121 BicyclingDevelops physical fitness throughbicycling, bicycle safety andmaintenance stressed. Student mustfurnish own bicycle. 1 creditPE122 Tennis IEmphasizes skills, strategies, rules andetiquette for the inexperienced player.1 creditPE123 Tennis IIFocuses on retaining and developingtennis skills and strategies for tennisplayers who are proficient at anintermediate level.1 creditPE124 Soccer and Floor HockeyEmphasizes basic skill and studiesassociated rules and strategies.1 creditPE125 Badminton and GolfEmphasizes basic skill and studiesassociated rules and strategies.1 creditPE126 KarateFocuses on physical development usingexercises in karate including isshinryukarate. Course will help improve one‘sflexibility, mental strength and basicdefensive capabilities. 1 creditPE129 Racquetball IDevelops basic skill in racquetball andstudies rules and strategies of game.1 creditPE130 Racquetball IIRetains and develops basic racquetballand studies advanced competitivestrategies. Prerequisite: PE129 orpermission of instructor. 1 creditPE134 Emergency Water SafetyBecomes fully familiar with potentialhazards of water activities, to preventaccidents, and to respond effectively inwater related emergencies. Coursedoes not qualify a participant to be alifeguard, but successful recipients do


eceive Red Cross Certification in FirstAid. 1 creditPE135 Lifeguard Training, StandardFirst Aid, and CPRIntroduces student to the basic skillsassociated with life-guarding. Learnrescue techniques for pool and non-surfopen water. Specific attention to spinalinjury management and preventative lifeguarding techniques. Student mustinitially be able to swim 500 yards andtread water. Successful completion willlead to American Red CrossCertification. Prerequisite: PE106 orpermission of instructor. 3 creditsPE137 Water Safety InstructorTrains instructors to teach American RedCross Water Basic and EmergencyWater Safety. Student will have theopportunity to teach on campus.3 creditsTHEORY COURSESPE138 Strength Development forSport and FitnessDevelops and utilizes individual weighttrainingprograms for sport and personalfitness. 1 creditPE139 Basketball/Team HandballFocuses on rules, basic skills, andstrategies. 1 creditPE140 Recreational Individual andDual Sports and ActivitiesParticipates in new, recreational, andlifelong sports and activities. Activitiesselections will be at instructor‘sdiscretion, but will not duplicate existingactivity course offerings. Possible areas ofinstruction are pickleball, fencing,billiards, fly fishing/casting, jump-ropingskills, canoeing, royal tennis, squash,handball, juggling, frisbee, ultimatefrisbee, circuit training, and orienteering.1 creditPE141 Recreational Team SportsLearns and participates in nontraditionalor new-team sports. Instructional areaswill be the decision of instructor, but willnot duplicate existing activity courseofferings. Possible areas of instruction arerugby, wallyball, speedball, lacrosse, flagfootball, newcomb, global ball, broomball,flickerball, and angleball. 1 creditPE142 Swimming for FitnessFocuses on developing cardiovascular andmusculoskeletal fitness throughswimming. Course designed for thestudent who has beginning swimmingcompetency. Prerequisite: PE106 orbeginning swimming competency.1 creditPE190 Team SportsThis course will focus on the basic skills,strategies and rules associated with teamsports, which are needed for physicaleducation instruction. For PhysicalEducation K-12 majors only. (Offered inthe Spring Semester.) 1 creditPE191 Physical FitnessThis course will focus on the fourcomponents of physical fitness andvarious exercises and activities that maybe used within physical educationinstruction for the purpose of enhancingfunctional capacities. For PhysicalEducation K12 and Exercise Sciencemajors only. (Offered in the FallSemester.) 1 creditPE192 Individual and Dual ActivitiesThis course will focus on those activitiesthat emphasize lifetime single or dualparticipation and will focus on theassociated basic skills, strategies and rulesnecessary for physical education instruction.For Physical Education K-12 majors only.(Offered in the Fall Semester.) 1 creditPE193 Aquatics, Gymnastics,Rhythm/Dance ActivitiesEmphasis will be placed on basic swimmingskills and safety; basic tumbling skills andproper spotting and safety needs, rhythmdevelopment, culminated throughfolk/social, contemporary and populardances. For Physical Education K-12 majorsonly. (Offered in the Spring Semester.)1 creditPE201 History and Philosophy ofPhysical EducationStudies purposes, objectives, andphilosophies associated with the historyof physical education and sports.Examines events and trends from theancient Greek era through to thepresent. Become acquainted with thedevelopment of the physical educationprofession and be exposed to currentliterature of the professions. 3 creditsPE202A/SO202A Sports in AmericanSocietyExamines sports as social phenomenathrough such issues as socialization,social class, gender, race, religion,deviance, and violence. Sociologicalconcepts, theories and researchprovides the basis for understanding theconnection between sports and culture.Emphasizes the socializing process withconsideration given to other topics suchas the increasing organization,commercialization, and globalization ofsports. Crosslisted with SO202A3 credits129PE203 Advanced First Aid andEmergency CareProvides student with the knowledgeand skills necessary in an emergency tohelp sustain life, reduce pain, andminimize the consequences of injury orsudden illness until professional medicalhelp arrives. Topics include breathing incardiac emergencies, bleeding, burns,musculoskeletal injuries, sudden illness,substance abuse, and victim transport.Successful completion of course will leadto Red Cross Certification. (Offered Falland Spring Semester.) 3 creditsPE204 Motor LearningThis course will investigate principles ofmotor learning through the study oftheories, research and applicationemphasizing the processes involved inlearning motor skills. For PhysicalEducation K-12 & Exercise Sciencemajors only. Prerequisites: PY100, PE201, and sophomore status. (Offered inthe Spring Semester.) 3 creditsPE205 Personal and CommunityHealthEmphasizes acquisition of functionalhealth knowledge and favorableattitudes and desirable habits ofpersonal and community health. Topicsinclude wellness, stress management,nutrition, weight control, fitness, sexualrelationships and lifestyles, pregnancyand parenting, and the aging process.3 creditsPE210 Organization andAdministration of PhysicalEducation and SportExplores policies, standards, procedures,and problems pertaining to theorganization and administration ofphysical education and sport programs.(Offered Fall and Spring Semester.)3 creditsPE263 Effective Methods ofTeaching Physical Education(K-12)Studies philosophy, objectives,curriculum, and methods for teachingphysical education in grades kindergartenthrough twelve. Explore curricularresources, design lessons, and learn touse a variety of management andassessment techniques to provideeffective instruction in physical education.Course may include a field experience. TBtest and PRAXIS I with a passing score isrequired. (Offered in the Fall Semester.)TK Fee: $100.00 3 creditsPE301 Special Topics in PhysicalEducationSpecial Topics are available either asindependent study for a small number


of students or as a class on a topic ofinterest to majors. Prerequisite: PE201or approval of instructor.3 creditsPE302 Principles of Strength andConditioningExamines theories, principles, andcurrent research related to strengthdevelopment. Student applies principlesof strength and conditioning to thedesign and development of conditioningprograms for various populations.Prerequisite: BI210/215, PE306, juniorstatus, or approval of instructor.(Offered in the Spring Semester.)3 creditsPE303, PY303 Sport and ExercisePsychologyAn examination of the psychologicaldimensions of sport and exercise withemphasis on skill acquisition andpreparation for athletic performance.Prerequisites: PY100 or SO100, andJunior status, or permission ofinstructor. (Offered in the FallSemester.) crosslisted with PY3033 creditsPE305 Exercise PhysiologyStudies the effects of exercise on thebody and its systems. A systemapproach will be used to formulate acomplete body analysis of the effects ofexercise. Exercise prescription, dietanalysis, and body composition will beincluded. Laboratory experiences will beused to implement and reinforce thelecture materials. Prerequisite:BI210/215. (Offered Spring Semester.)4 creditsPE306 Biomechanics/KinesiologyStudies anatomical and mechanicalaspects of human movement to physicaleducation and athletics. Prerequisite:BI210/215. (Offered Fall Semester.)4 creditsPE307 Treatment of AthleticInjuriesStudies methods and theory course inthe prevention and care of injuries.Topics include massage, taping, use ofwraps and supports, conditioningexercise and therapeutic modalities.Prerequisite: PE203. (Offered in the FallSemester.) 3 creditsPE308 Coaching TechniquesFocuses on the philosophical,sociological, psychological,kinesiological, physiological, andpedagological aspects of coachingcompetitive athletics. Course also coversthe basic organizational andadministrative aspects of coachingathletics. Prerequisite: PE201, PY100,and Junior status or approval ofinstructor. 3 creditsPE309 Movement EducationFocuses on pedagogy relating to thedevelopment and implementation ofmovement experiences designed tomeet the developmental needs andinterests of elementary school childrenin psychomotor, effective, and cognitiveareas. Methodologies involvingprogressions in the movement areas ofperceptual motor programming,movement education, low organized andlead-up games, rhythm and gymnasticswill be addressed. 3 creditsPE310 NutritionExamines essential needs for healthynutritional choices. Basic energymetabolism, dietary evaluations, dietaryrecommendations, and dietary changeswill be addressed. Benefits of nutritionwill be identified and related to everydayand active lifestyles, including thepresence of illness and disease. Writtenexpression will be emphasized. (Offeredin the Fall Semester.) 3 creditsPE315, PE316, PE317 Method CoursesProvides for intensive study inpedagological progressions. Emphasis ison gaining practical experience inplanning and implementing physicaleducation programs in each area.(PE315 Methods in Team SportsPrerequisite: PE 190 and PE 263.Offered in fall semester.) (PE316Methods in Lifetime Skills Prerequisite:PE191, PE192, and PE263. Offered infall semester.) (PE317 Methods ofElementary Physical EducationPrerequisite: PE193 and PE263. Offeredin the spring semester.) TB test orsurvey required. Courses include a fieldexperience. TK Fee: $100.003 creditsPE318 Methods of Teaching Health forMiddle and Secondary SchoolsExamines instructional strategies andtechniques for teaching healtheducation at the middle and secondaryschool levels. Student will be expectedto develop and teach a variety of lessonand instructional units; use currentliterature and visual aids; develops andimplement appropriate assessmenttechniques. A field experience isincluded. Prerequisite: PE263.(Offered Spring Semester.) 3 creditsPE320 Sport ManagementEmphasizes careers such as athleticdirectors, sports facilities managers, andsports community relation‘s directors.Student will gain insight in the130operations of sports programs at variouslevels. Written assignments will be amajor emphasis of course assessment.Prerequisite: PE 210, Junior status or byapproval of instructor. (Offered SpringSemester.) 3 creditsPE327 Adapted/Special PhysicalEducationDemonstrates both a theoretical andpractical understanding of the importanceof physical education in the growth anddevelopment of individuals who aredifferently abled. Demonstratesknowledge in neurodevelopment andfunctional ability impairments and theirimplications for motor performance, andof techniques by which instruction can beindividualized to enhance performance ofmotor tasks. Prerequisites: PE306/PE326for all students; PE263 for PhysicalEducation K-12 majors. A field experienceis included. 3 creditsPE330 Legal Aspects of SportsIntroduction to the application of law tothe sport and recreation industry. Theemphases include identifying andanalyzing legal issues, the impact ofthose issues, and the management of riskin sport and physical activity.Prerequisite: PE210. 3 creditsPE401 Contemporary Issues ofPhysical Education, Health,Recreation & SportsFocuses on current issues and trends inthe field of athletics, health, and physicaleducation. Prerequisite: PE201. Seniorstanding or instructor approval is required.3 creditsPE402A Reflective Physical EducatorProvides intensive guided independentstudy in areas of physical education,recreation, or health. With instructor‘sapproval, research in-depth updatedmaterial in area of interest. Anextensive final project focusing onqualitative research required.Prerequisite: PE201. Taken inconjunction with PE413 and PE405, orby instructor approval. 3 creditsPE403 Tests and Measurements inPhysical EducationStudies of administrative andevaluative techniques used inapplication of test in psychomotor,effective, and cognitive areas ofphysical education. Prerequisite:MA108 with a grade of C or better.3 creditsPE404 Advanced Exercise PhysiologyTrains in the assessment and exerciseprescription for asymptomatic andsymptomatic populations. Cardiac


ehabilitation, corporate fitness, andgeneral fitness needs, includingstrength conditioning and flexibility,included. Addresses marketing andlegal issues. Field observationsrequired. Prerequisites: PE305, PE306.3 creditsPE405 Physical Education InternshipWorks in a private company orgovernment agency. Provides thestudent the opportunity to applyacademic learning in a practical workenvironment. Introductory,intermediate, and concludingevaluation conferences will be heldwith the student, cooperatingsupervisor, and program director.Following the internship, the studentprepares an oral and written report ofthe significance of the internship intheoretical learning. Prerequisites:Junior or Senior standing, approval ofProgram Director, 2.0 or highercumulative grade average, 2.5 orhigher grade average in all PhysicalEducation courses, completion of 100field hours and all 300-level and belowrequired courses and PE404 (ExerciseScience) and PE409 (SportManagement), in addition to allindicated eligibility requirements in thestudent‘s PE major program. ForExercise Science & Sport Managementmajors. 3 creditsPE408 Stress ManagementStudies stress theory and concepts,including relaxation and exercise,utilized to help individuals cope withstress. 3 creditsPE409 Sport Facility and EventManagementCurrent trends, practices, and themanagement of sport facilities and sportingevents are studied. The emphases includedesign and development, programming,evaluation, and risk management in sportand physical activity. Prerequisite: PE320.3 creditsPE413 Student Teaching in PhysicalEducation (K-12)Teach physical education for sixteenweeks of full time in gradeskindergarten through twelve: eightweeks in an elementary school andeight weeks in a secondary school. Aseminar will be an integral part of thiscourse and will cover such topics asschool law and students‘ rights,professional development, and analysisof curriculum and institutionalstrategies in physical educationclassrooms. Prerequisites: Admission tothe Physical Education TeacherEducation Program and consent of theDirector of the Physical EducationTeacher Education Program. Mustmeet all requirements for eligibility.Co-requisite: PE463. TK Fee: $100.009 creditsPE463 Student Teaching Seminarin Physical Education (K-12)Examines and discusses issues relatedto student teaching. Both theoreticaland practical models of instruction,strategies, and class management arediscussed. Co-requisite: PE413.3 creditsPE508 Legal Aspects of SportsIntroduces student to fundamentalconcepts of sport programs, thestructure of the legal system and legalterminology. Topics covered includetort law, contract law, andconstitutional law. Legal analysis andcurrent case law in sports will be usedto understand how legal conceptsaffect risk management strategies.3 creditsPE509 Social and Ethical Issues inSportsExamines the function of sports incontemporary American society. Docritical analysis of sport-relatedcontroversies, and study the ethicalconsiderations used in decisionmaking.3 creditsPE510 Theories and Principlesof Sports ManagementProvides an understanding of thenature and scope of sportmanagement. Emphasizes humanresources, facility management, andtheir unique application to the sportindustry. 3 creditsPE604 Research Methods in SportsManagementStudies research methodologies andstatistical techniques used in sportsperformance and interpretation ofscientific works in sports. Quantitativeand qualitative approaches will beaddressed. 3 creditsPE605 Field Experience in SportsManagementProvides experiential learning througha research project or internshipsupervised by a sports managementprofessional. This experience is to begained outside of the <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>community. 3 credits131PHYSICAL SCIENCESPS100 Physical ScienceDevelops an appreciation of the physicalworld in which we live. Studiesrelationships of the physical sciences toeveryday situations, including resources,energy, and the environment. Course isrecommended for non-science majors andmay not be substituted for Chemistry I(CH150) or Physics I (PS240). Three classhours and one three-hour laboratory perweek. A contextual science course.(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.)Fee: $50.00 4 creditsPS102 Earth ScienceConsiders the concepts and principlesnecessary to understand the dynamicinteractions of the Earth‘s materialsand forces and Earth‘s place in theUniverse. Studies the underlyingphysical principles that governobservable phenomena in the Earth‘satmosphere, lithosphere, andhydrosphere; also, current theoriesconcerning the origin and nature of theUniverse. Three hours of lecture andthree hours of lab per week. Acontextual science course. Fee: $50.004 creditsPS105 Space ScienceIntroduces such topics as planetarymotion and evolution, stellar evolution,major cosmological models,observational astronomy, star andconstellation identification, the humanexploration of space, and intelligent lifesearches. Three hours of lecture andthree hours of lab per week. Some labsessions may be scheduled at night toallow direct observations. A contextualscience course. Fee: $50.00 4 creditsPS108 Introduction to the PhysicalWorldLooks at the world around us,including earth forms and geologicalprocesses, water and nutrient cycling,and atmospheric processes.Investigates physical and chemicalprinciples and phenomena to explorethe interactions required for life on thisplanet. Studies the human impact onthese processes. Some laboratory,fieldwork, or both. Offered at theWilmington Center for Adult Studiesonly. 3 creditsPS200 Introduction to PhysicsSurveys principles and applications ofthe fundamental laws of physics.Topics include fluid properties, optics,electricity, gas laws, classicalmechanics, digital electronics, andradiation. Three class hours and three


laboratory hours per week.Prerequisite: MA102. A contextualscience course. Fee: $50.00 4 creditsPS240 Physics IIntroduces physics to student majoring inscience. Topics include vectors; linear,circular, rotational, and wave motion; force,work and energy; elasticity and fluids;kinetic theory, heat, and thermal propertiesof matter. Three class hours and one threehourlaboratory per week. Prerequisite:MA112. (Offered Fall Semester.)Fee: $50.00 4 creditsPS250 Physics IIContinuation of PS240. Topics includeelectric and magnetic fields; electriccurrents and circuits; sound; light andoptics; an introduction to modernphysics; and nuclear physics andradioactivity. Three class hours and onethree-hour laboratory per week.Prerequisite: Grade of C or better inPS240. (Offered Spring Semester.)Fee: $50.00 4 creditsPS310 GeologyStudies of geologic factors underlyingmany environmental problems and theinteractions between population andphysical environment; geologichazards, land-use planning,conservation, mineral resources, wastedisposal, land reclamation and thegeologic aspects of health and disease.Prerequisites: CH160, MA111. (Offeredin the Fall of odd-numbered years.)3 creditsPS405 Industrial HygienePrinciples and problems of maintainingsafe, healthy conditions for workers inan industrial setting, and thesurrounding population andenvironment. Topics may includeindustrial health hazards, occupationaldiseases, toxic material safety, noisehazards, radiation hazards, accidentprevention, and industrial safety.Control of these hazards both insideand outside the industrial area will bediscussed. Prerequisites: MA111,BI155. (Offered in the Fall of oddnumberedyears.) 3 creditsPSXXX Contextual Science SpecialTopicsCourse descriptions and syllabiavailable at time of offering. 3 creditsPOLITICAL SCIENCEPO103 Introduction toPolitical ScienceIntroduces the basic ideas andterminology of political science, withemphasis on important current issues.3 creditsPO231 Introduction toAmerican PoliticsAnalyzes the structures and functionsof the American federal governmentwith emphasis on the Constitution,political nomenclature, and suffrage asrelated to the expanding modernsociety. 3 creditsPO241 Introduction toComparative PoliticsStudies the comparative analysis ofpolitical systems; emphasis is onpolitical processes, institutions, andissues in both industrialized anddeveloping nations. 3 creditsPO251 Introduction to InternationalRelationsExamines the theory and practice ofinternational relations, including theelements of national power, foreignpolicy, diplomacy, war, foreign aid,international law, interdependence,and international organizations.3 creditsPO325 State and Society:Great DebatesExamines contrasting views on thepreferred relationship between stateand society. Focuses on theprescriptions of conflicting ―isms‖(communism, anarchism, fascism,liberalism, more) and differingperspectives on such issues as civildisobedience. 3 creditsPO326 Politics and ReligionThe course examines the relationshipbetween state and religion. The coursedeals with both the fundamentalphilosophical issues of the relationshipas well as the prominent politicaldisputes that have grown out of theAmerican experiment with theseparation of church and state.3 creditsPO329 Justice, Freedom, and EqualityThe course is an exploration of themeaning, philosophy, and practice of threeof humanity‘s most cherished ideals. Theconcepts of justice, freedom, and equalityare examined in the context of differentperspectives and ideologies. The historicalstruggles to realize these ideals, theremaining obstacles to further progress,and the dangers posed by the pursuit ofthese ideals are explored as well.3 credits132PO332/HI332 The AmericanConstitutionStudies of the Constitution and itsevolution over time with emphasis onamendments and changinginterpretations. 3 creditsPO340 Politics of Developing AreasExamines patterns of development ofgovernmental institutions and the roleof political processes in meetingproblems of the emerging nations ofAsia, Africa, Latin America, and theMiddle East. 3 creditsPO343 European PoliticsInquires into the political systems ofselected European countries and thedomestic and foreign policy issuescurrently being debated in thesecountries. Course also examines theprocess and progress of Europeaneconomic and political integration.3 creditsPO344 The U.S. and the Middle EastAn inquiry into the politics of theMiddle East with a focus on the roleand policy of the U.S. Currentdevelopments and issues are examinedwithin the historical, social, andpolitical contexts of the region as wellas American national interests.3 creditsPO345 Issues in Comparative PoliticsFocuses on political events anddevelopments common to manycountries such as nationalism,democratization, authoritarianism, andrevolution. Explores related theoriesand concepts with case studies.3 creditsPO350 World OrderAnalyzes dilemmas arising frominternational anarchy and the effortsand developments that contribute toachieving a certain order amongnations. Topics include war, securityarrangements, economic andecological interdependence,international law and organizations,and the effects of technologicalinnovation. Emphasizes issues anddevelopments related to the emergingnew world order. 3 creditsPO351 Politics of International TradeStudies development of thought aboutthe relationship between internationalpolitics and the international economywith emphasis on mercantilism, laissezfaire, and economic nationalism.Prerequisite: PO250 3 credits


PO352 United States Foreign PolicyExamines U.S. foreign policy since theemergence of America as asuperpower in World War II.Emphasizes predominant role ofEast/West rivalry in determining U.S.foreign policy toward virtually allcountries and areas of the world.Analyzes the debate over the role ofAmerica in the post Cold War worldand the possible implications for U.S.foreign policy. 3 creditsPO353 Model United NationsSimulates the United Nations. Researchmajor global issues from theperspective of assigned country andformulate and advocate proposals orpositions on these issues. Addressesissues involving security, health,environment, economic development,education, humanitarian aid, andculture. 3 creditsPO354 Constitutional Law: PowersAn examination of how the SupremeCourt has come to exercise itsconstitutional powers and its role inthe American political system. Focuswill be placed upon the institutionalpowers of the Supreme Court such asjudicial review, separation of powers,checks and balances, implied powers,inter-branch constitutional conflicts,federalism, the takings clause andcommerce powers. 3 creditsPO355 Constitutional Law: RightsAn examination of contemporaryconstitutional issues related to civil rightsand liberties in the United States. Focuswill be placed upon substantive dueprocess, freedom of speech, associationand press, racial, ethnic and genderdiscrimination, and fundamental rightssuch as privacy. 3 creditsPO360 Public Administration: Local,State, Federal LevelAnalyzes organization and functions ofstate, local, and federal governmentusing a public policy approach withemphasis on decision-making,organizational structure, and principlesand practices of governmentalbudgeting and planning. 3 creditsPO368 Urban PoliticsFocuses on an analysis of thegovernmental structure andfunctioning of urban political systemsin large metropolitan areas. Examinesproblems of service provision (police,fire, education, poverty, healthcare,transportation etc.) in relation to suchfactors as federalism, the national andregional economy, suburbanization,planning design, ethnicity and culture.3 creditsPO370 The PresidencyAn analysis of the contemporaryAmerican Presidency with emphasis onthe use of power, the nature ofdecision-making, inter-branchrelations, federalism, and publicopinion. 3 creditsPO371 CongressExamines the legislative process in theU.S. Congress with an emphasis on theinternal workings of the institutionsuch as committees, parties and rules.Inter-branch relations, public opinion,and the significance of institutionaldifferences between the two chambersof Congress will also be explored.3 creditsPO373 American Parties and InterestGroupsExamines organization and behavior ofinterest groups and political partiesincluding structure, leadership,recruitment, and decision-makingprocess. Analyzes party and groupbehavior in electoral politics andpolicymaking. 3 creditsPO375 Political CampaignsThe course examines politicalcampaigns in America with specialattention to presidential campaigns.Campaign organizations, processes,and strategies are analyzed. 3 creditsPO376 Public PolicyAn analysis of the public policy-makingprocess in America. Emphasis is on thestructure of public-policy making andsubstantive policy issues as determinedby the instructor (i.e. urban policy,economic policy, etc.). 3 creditsPO377 Model CongressCourse is structured around a roleplayingexercise where the studentassumes the role of a member ofCongress. Student is required to gainknowledge of particular states andpolitical issues and formulate policiesand positions on major political issues.Success depends on understanding theins and outs of congressional structure,procedures, and politics. 3 creditsPO401 Ethnic PoliticsAn exploration of the role that ethnicityplays in electoral politics, institutionalpolitics, and the formation andimplementation of public policy. Thecourse will be taught from acomparative perspective meaning thatthe experiences of two or more ethnicgroups will be compared against one133another. Depending upon theinstructor and his/her area ofspecialization this course may betaught from the perspective ofAmerican politics or that of othernations. 3 creditsPO403 Contemporary Political TheoryExamines the primary questionssurrounding personhood, liberal democracyand political action that have beendeveloped by thinkers such as Voegelin,Strauss, Oakeshott, Arendt, Berlin,MacIntyre, Rawls, Habermas, Foucault,Bourdieu, Lasch, Elshtain and Rorty.Defenses and critiques of liberaldemocracy will be the primary focus of thecourse. 3 creditsPO428 Utopias and DystopiasThe course focuses on a number ofspecific visions of both good and badsocieties as a means to explore issuesof human nature, social ideals, andpolitical ideologies. These visions,termed utopias and dystopias, areexamined in the light of politicaltheory, historical evidence, and logicalanalysis. 3 creditsPO470 Political Science Internship IWorks in a private company orgovernment agency. Experienceprovides the student the opportunity toapply academic learning in a practicalwork environment. Introductory,intermediate, and concludingevaluation conferences will be heldwith the student, cooperatingsupervisor, and internship director.Following the internship, the studentprepares an oral and written report onthe significance of the internship intheoretical learning. Prerequisites:Junior or Senior standing and approvedinternship application. 3 creditsPO475 Political Science Internship IISix credit internship in which thestudent must meet the requirements ofthe three-credit internship plus theadditional requirements of anadditional 150 hours and a researchpaper assigned by the internshipdirector. 6 creditsPO490 Contemporary Issuesin Political ScienceCourse is a synthesis of currentliterature and methodology incomparative politics, American politics,international relations, and politicaltheory. Student learns about politicalscience research methods, hypothesistesting, concept development, theorybuilding, variable measurement,research design, and sampling. Thesenior thesis, included in this course,


must incorporate both theory andempirical methodology. 3 creditsSpecial TopicsSpecial Topics are available either asindependent study for a small numberof students or as a class on a topic ofinterest. Special topics are offered atthe 300-level and are in such areas as,for example, political theory andmethods, American political systemsand behavior, political philosophy,comparative politics, internationalrelations, foreign policy, publicadministration. Topics in other areasmay be offered. 3 creditsPSYCHOLOGYPY100 General PsychologyIntroduces basic concepts andprinciples in psychology includingresearch strategies, humandevelopment, intelligence, thinking,learning, diversity, personality,abnormal behavior patterns, andpsychotherapy. (Offered Fall andSpring Semesters.) 3 creditsPY102 Advanced GeneralPsychologyThis advanced general course willprovide empirical/scientific training inseveral representative areas ofspecialization corresponding with areasof interest and relevance to currentstudents and faculty. Students willlearn how to utilize electronic databases to access primary sourcematerial on current research inpsychology. Students will read peerreviewedresearch papers in selectedcontent areas, and will executeexperimental or quasi-experimentallaboratory and/or field procedures togather empirical data. An introductionto statistical analysis and interpretationwill culminate in the preparation ofseveral APA-format research reports.Students will execute an independentstudy extending one of the applicationactivities in class, and will presentthose data orally in addition topreparing a final paper. The purpose ofthe course is to teach students toconduct independent research withfaculty and to think critically about theevidence and ideas currently acceptedin psychology. Prerequisite: PY1003 creditsPY105 Introduction to Psychologyfor BusinessThe purpose of this course is toprovide an overview of thefundamentals of psychology in anapplied context. This course will focusupon the application of basic principlesand concepts of psychology tofunctional areas of business, includingunderstanding and working with coworkers,motivating oneself andothers, and recognizing individualdifference that could have a personalor professional impact on productivityin the workplace. In addition, studentswill strengthen their critical thinkingskills and oral presentation, written,and electronic communicationcapabilities. (Offered at <strong>Wesley</strong><strong>College</strong> New Castle) 3 creditsPY200 Abnormal PsychologySurveys principal forms of behaviordisorders with emphasis on theiretiology, diagnosis, treatment, andprognosis. Prerequisite: PY100.(Offered Spring Semester.) 3 creditsPY201 Educational PsychologyFocuses on the learning process andrelated concepts as applied to theclassroom. Studies factors that affectlearning, and reviews measurementand evaluation of learning processes.Prerequisite: PY100 (Offered on arotating elective basis.) 3 creditsPY208 Child and AdolescentPsychologyThis course investigates thepsychological development of theindividual from birth throughadolescence. The course of cognitive,language, social, emotional and moraldevelopment will be investigated. Theroles of genetic, individual, family,school and cultural contexts on thedevelopment of typical behavior will beexamined. Prerequisite: PY100.(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters)3 creditsPY212 Social PsychologyPresents and discusses the effects ofthe social environment and theinfluences of others on individualbehaviors, attitudes, and interpersonalrelationships. Topics to be discussedinclude attitudes and attitude changes,aggression, prejudice anddiscrimination, and altruistic behaviors.Prerequisite: PY100. (Offeredannually.) 3 creditsPY222 Statistics for the Social SciencesCovers basic processes and practicalapplications of statistical analysis,including the components of datacollection, computations, andinterpretation within the socialsciences. Special emphasis is given tounderstanding different types of dataand corresponding statisticaltechniques, as well as the134interpretation of research results.Prerequisite: a grade of C or better inMA102 or higher. (Offered FallSemester.) 3 creditsPY232 Psychology of HumanDevelopmentDiscusses variables and factorsunderlying human development acrossthe lifespan with an emphasis onphysical, social, cognitive, emotional,and sexual development.Prerequisite: PY100. (Offered Fall andSpring Semesters.) 3 creditsPY300 Special TopicsVaried topics are available to providestudents with instruction in contemporaryareas of study. (Offered on a rotatingelective basis) Prerequisite: PY1003 creditsPY301 Psychology of PersonalityReviews and evaluates the majorpersonality theories, includingpsychoanalytic, humanistic, andbehavioral. Prerequisite: PY200.(Offered Fall Semester.) 3 creditsPY302 Research Methodsfor the Social SciencesIntroduces students to the basic issuessurrounding the research process andincludes discussions of bothquantitative and qualitative researchdesigns. Evaluates the logic of soundexperimental design, reveals commonsources of bias and error, and providesan opportunity to review researchliterature, collect and analyze data,and communicate findings in standardscientific formats. Prerequisites: PY100and 12 credit hours in Psychology orpermission of the instructor. (OfferedSpring Semester.) 3 creditsPY306 Industrial PsychologySurveys application of the principlesand techniques of the science ofhuman behavior to people at work.Topics include attitudes, personnelselection, job satisfaction and morale,and others. Prerequisites: PY100.(Offered on a rotating elective basis.)3 creditsPY307 Forensic PsychologyA general overview of the field ofForensic Psychology including how thelegal and psychological aspects of thefield are identified and appropriatelyassimilated. This course is presentedas an introduction to the specialty areaof Forensic Psychology and to allowstudents to gain an understanding ofthe competing, and oftentimesconflicting, interests of the legal fieldand the field of clinical psychology.


Students are introduced to theapplication of clinical psychology intothe legal system in such areas aseyewitness identification, juryselection, criminal profiling, and theuse of hypnosis to elicit memories. Inorder to enhance their understandingof this fast-growing field of Psychology,students will be required to developand submit an APA-style researchpaper related to an area of ForensicPsychology selected from a list of suchareas as provided by the instructor.Prerequisite: PY 100. (Offered on arotating elective basis.) 3 creditsPY310 Methods of Counseling &PsychotherapySurveys the major theories andtechniques of counseling andpsychotherapy, including thepsychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive,humanistic, and existential approaches.Studies and practices counselingtechniques in the classroom.Prerequisite: PY301. (Offered on arotating elective basis.) 3 creditsPY316 Group Processes and PracticePresents a comprehensive overview ofthe practice and process of groupinteractions in a variety of settings,including therapeutic, industrial,educational, and organizationalenvironments. Explores the variouselements of group dynamics, alongwith discussions and presentations ofgroup development. Prerequisite:PY100. (Offered Fall and SpringSemesters.) 3 creditsPY317 History and Systems ofPsychologyTraces ancient through contemporaryviews on human behavior andexperience, emphasizing enduringphilosophical principles and questionssuch as vitalism/mechanism,idealism/materialism,determinism/free-will, how we knowtruth, and what is the self. Exploresthe diverse views and perspectives thathave contributed to the eclectic blendthat is Psychology today, includingstructuralism, functionalism,psychoanalysis, humanism,behaviorism, and Gestalt. Prerequisite:PY100 and PH100 and junior standingor permission of instructor. (OfferedFall Semester.) 3 creditsPY318 DevelopmentalPsychopathologyThis course is designed to introduceadvanced undergraduate students tothe field of developmentalpsychopathology. Topics explored willinclude the prevalence, etiology,course, diagnostic/assessmentprocedures, prognosis, and treatmentof many psychological disorders thattypically emerge during childhood andadolescence. The influence ofdevelopmental factors, neurobiologicalmechanisms and contextual features ina child‘s life on the appearance ofpsychopathology will be discussed.Risk and protective factors fordevelopmental psychopathology will beexamined. Special emphasis will beplaced on contemporary issues andphenomena in child psychopathology.Prerequisites are PY100 and a coursein developmental psychology. (Offeredon a rotating elective basis) 3 creditsPY327 Animal BehaviorDesignated for Biology and Psychologymajors. Topics addressed in thiscourse include the genetic, ecological,evolutionary and physiological aspectsof animal behavior. Special emphasisplaced on social behaviors including kinselection, communication, aggression,and reproductive behavior. (crosslistedwith BI327) Prerequisites: BI150or PY302 or permission of theinstructor. (Offered on a rotatingelective basis) 3 creditsPY330 Cognitive PsychologyThis course is intended to introduceadvanced undergraduate students to thefield of cognitive psychology – thescientific study of mental processes. Awide variety of topics in the field will becovered, including perception, memory,attention, knowledge representation,categorization, language, and problemsolving.Prerequisite: PY102 (OfferedSpring semester) 3 creditsPY338 Positive PsychologyThis course will provide an introduction toPositive Psychology. It is designed toexplore the concepts, research behind theconcepts, techniques, and exercises thatenhance well-being. The format of thecourse will be didactic, experiential, andinteractive. Prerequisite: PY100(Offered on a rotating elective basis)3 creditsPY405 Psychological TestingStudies theory and application ofpsychological assessment procedures inintelligence, aptitude, achievement,occupational interest, and personality.Considers the principles and assumptionsunderlying test construction. Students arerequired to take a variety of psychologicaltests as a part of the course requirements.Prerequisites: PY222; junior or seniorstanding or permission of instructor.(Offered on a rotating elective basis.)3 credits135PY408 Introduction to ClinicalPsychologySurveys clinical methods, diagnostictechniques, and major therapy proceduresused with behavior disorders.Prerequisites: PY301; senior standing orpermission of instructor. (Offered SpringSemester.) 3 creditsPY410A, B, C, D Independent StudyThis small group research project orspecialized seminar will introducehighly focused topics of investigationwithin a traditional framework ofdeadlines and assigned responsibilities.Prerequisites: PY102, junior or seniorstanding and permission of instructor.1, 2, 3, or 4 creditsPY412 – Behavioral NeuroscienceThis course investigates the biologicalbases of human behavior. Specifictopics include: structure and function ofthe nervous system; mechanisms ofneurotransmission; neurologicaldisorders; sleep and dreaming;functional organization of sensory andmotor systems; specialization offunction; and learning and memory.Prerequisites: PY100 and BI105 orBI110. (Offered Fall semester)3 creditsPY416 Senior Psychology InternshipProvides the opportunity to develop aproject in connection with a supervised fieldexperience in a social agency, such as amental health agency, educationalinstitution or government agency. Theformat and credit hours of the project musthave been approved in writing by thecourse coordinator and advisor at least oneweek before the pre-scheduling period forthe semester in which the supervised fieldexperience will be done. Prerequisites:Cumulative grade average of 3.2 or higher;senior standing, approved internshipapplication. 3 creditsPY417 Directed ResearchProvides students with opportunity toengage in an independent, supervisedresearch project of their choosing.Student must submit a written proposaloutlining their proposed topic andresearch design before enrolling in thiscourse. Student will be required to writeor present their research results in amanner associated with the field ofPsychology (APA paper or paperpresentation). Student may receive 1, 2,or 3 credit hours depending on the timecommitment involved and the complexityof the proposed research design.Prerequisites: A cumulative grade pointaverage of 3.2 or higher, PY222, PY302and junior or senior standing,demonstrated ability in research and


statistical analysis, and approval fromsupervising professor. 3 creditsPY440 Psychology Senior SeminarThis course is intended to providePsychology majors with an opportunity tosynthesize and integrate concepts andideas acquired during theirundergraduate education in Psychology.Prerequisites: Senior standing andsatisfactory completion of 30 credit hoursin Psychology. 3 creditsREADINGRD098, RD099 DevelopmentalReading I and IICourses designed to give students thoseskills essential to college level reading andstudy. Emphasis is placed on thefundamentals of reading comprehension,vocabulary, organization, and improvedreading for academic achievement.(Offered on regular rotation.) 2 creditsRELIGIONRE104 The Literature of theOld TestamentLiterature of the Old Testament examinesthe contents of the Old Testament inhistorical and cultural context and the roleof Hebrew Scripture as one the majordocuments of the Jewish and Christiantraditions. The course introduces criticalmethods of study and the results ofcontemporary critical scholarship. Nofamiliarity with the Old Testament isassumed. 3 creditsRE105 The Literature of the NewTestamentLiterature of the New Testament examinesthe contents of the New Testament inhistorical and cultural context as a witnessto the ministry of Jesus, a product of theearly Christian community, and its role asScripture for Christian traditions. Thecourse introduces critical methods of studyand the results of contemporary criticalscholarship. No familiarity with the NewTestament is assumed. 3 creditsRE106 World ReligionsWorld Religion provides a cross-culturalsurvey of the major religious traditionsof the world with emphasis on Judaism,Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, andBuddhism. This course should equip thestudent with the basic conceptual toolsfor the study of religion. No backgroundin religion is assumed. (Offered eachsemester.) 3 creditsRE200 Religion in AmericaReligion in America examines thesignificant factors in the formation ofreligion in the United States withattention to disestablishment andreligious liberty, revivalism andindividualism, theology, indigenousreligious movements, and so on.Although the course is carried forwardby an historical outline, sociological,theological, and religious-philosophicalsources and methods are alsoemployed. The overriding question ofthe course is the place and influence ofreligion in American culture. (Offeredannually.) 3 creditsRE201 Eastern Religious TraditionsEastern Religious Traditions studies indepth the religious traditions of India,China, and Japan, specifically: Hinduism,Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism,Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto.Attention is given to the teachings,scriptures, worship practices, andcultural impact of the various traditions.3 creditsRE202 Western Religious TraditionsWestern Religious Traditions studies indepth of the religious traditionsoriginating in the ancient Near East.Attention is given to the teachingscriptures, worship practices, historicalinterrelations, present forms, andcultural impact of Judaism, Christianity,and Islam. 3 creditsRE301/PH301 Philosophy ofReligionPhilosophy of Religion provides aphilosophical inquiry into thefundamental concepts of religion. Topicsexamined may include the existence ofGod, the relation of faith and reason,the function(s) of religious language,the validity of religious experience,theodicy, the relation of religion andculture, and/or problems relating to thetruth-claims of religious traditions. It ispreferable that the student has had aprevious course in either philosophy orreligion, but there is no prerequisiteexcept junior standing. 3 creditsRE303 Introduction to ChristianThoughtIntroduction to Christian Thoughtexamines theology in the Christiantradition, surveying its major doctrineswith reference to representativehistorical and contemporary figures inits development. This course is designedto provide a working understanding ofthe major doctrines of the Christian faithand the ways those doctrines can befitted together to form a systematic136whole. (Offered in the Fall of oddnumberedyears.) 3 creditsRE304 The Life and Ministry of John<strong>Wesley</strong>Considers the life of John <strong>Wesley</strong>,founder of Methodism, throughbiography and the words of his owndaily journal. Special attention is givento the central concepts of his teachings:the doctrine of perfection, faith, and theassurance of faith, and the ―Scriptureway‖ of salvation. 3 creditsRE305 History of Christianity:Pentecost to ReformIntroduces survey of the history ofChristianity in its institutions andmovements from its beginnings inJerusalem through the ProtestantReformation of the sixteenth century.Examines the post-apostolic leaders ofthe Church, the ecumenical councils andthe heresies they dealt with, the schismof 1054, the Christian Roman Empire,the rise and decline of the papacy, theCrusades, and medieval Christianity.3 creditsRE306 The History of Christianity:Reformation to the PresentIntroduces survey of the history ofChristianity beginning with theProtestant Reformation in Europe andapproaching the divisions,configurations, and concerns of thepresent. Discusses the majormovements and thinkers of the last fourcenturies, as well as the formation ofcontemporary denominations. Thefollowing movements emphasized: theradical reformation, Puritanism, Pietism,the Enlightenment, modernism,fundamentalism, and neo-orthodoxy,among others. 3 creditsSpecial TopicsSpecial Topics are offered at the 200-and 300-levels. Recent Special Topicscourses have included: Religion andScience, Jesus Goes to Hollywood (anexamination of the treatment of Jesus inthe movies), Religion in Literature andFilm, Religion in Colonial America, Islamsince 1900, and the Historical Jesus.Student may suggest topics of interest.3 creditsSAFETY EDUCATIONSE301 Education for Safe LivingEmphasizes building basic concepts ofsafety into the students‘ value systems.Specifically, the course is aimed atstudent who assumes responsibility forsafety education and accidentprevention. Topics covered will be home


safety, occupational safety, fireprevention and protection,transportation, school safety, accidentprevention, and safety agencies.3 creditsSE302 In the Car TrainingDiscusses the many different situationsthat will occur on the road and how tohandle them. Practical experience isprovided through student teaching. Theprospective teacher spends a minimumof six hours instructing in the car.Prerequisite: PE303 3 creditsSE303 Methods and Materials ofTeaching Drivers and SafetyEducationStudies the total safety program and themost recent methods and materialsavailable for teaching Driver Education.Emphasizes techniques of assessing theknowledge, skill, and psychophysicalcharacteristics of the beginning driverand the relation of these to the safeoperation of vehicle. 3 creditsSE304 Driver EducationUpdates current and potential drivereducation teachers on trends, issues,and teaching strategies in drivereducation. Studies in depth statewidesafety programs and initiatives. LearnCD-ROM applications in the classroomsetting using ―License to Drive‖.Explores the pros and cons of numerousnational and state issues such as:Graduate Licensing, Preservice ProgramChanges, National Standards in DriverEducation, and Professional vs.Mandated Programs. 3 creditsSOCIOLOGYSO100 Introduction to SociologySurveys sociological terms, concepts,perspectives, and thinkers that serve asa basis for understanding modern socialorganization. Consideration is given toculture, social structure, socialization,social stratification, social class, genderroles, social institutions, and socialchange. Offered fall and springsemesters. 3 creditsSO201 Marriage and Family LifeSurveys basic terms, concepts, theories,and issues in marriage and family lifetoday. Examines changes in thefunctions of marriage and family andconsiders their future in contemporarysociety. Offered fall and springsemesters. 3 creditsSO/PE202A Sports in American SocietyExamines sports as social phenomenathrough such issues as socialization,social class, gender, race, religion,deviance, and violence. Sociologicalconcepts, theories and researchprovides the basis for understanding theconnection between sports and culture.Emphasizes the socializing process withconsideration given to other topics suchas the increasing organization,commercialization, and globalization ofsports. Crosslisted with PE202A3 creditsSO301 Contemporary Social ProblemsSurveys of selected social problems suchas poverty, work and alienation, crimeand justice, health, sex roles, and othersof major importance in contemporarysociety. Prerequisite: SO100 or PY100.Offered when demand warrants.3 creditsSO305 Contemporary Global SocialIssuesExamines such global issues aspopulation growth, ethnic strife,migration, gender inequality, poverty,and urbanization. Fulfills Non-AmericanCulture general education requirement.Offered when demand warrants.3 creditsSPANISHSP100A Beginning Spanish IIntroduces spoken Spanish, utilizing thecommunicative approach and with anemphasis on the acquisition ofvocabulary, structural patterns, and thecultural diversity of the Hispanic world.The course includes an introduction toreading. (Offered Fall and SpringSemesters.) 3 creditsSP101A Beginning Spanish IIContinuation of Spanish 100. The courseemphasizes the oral approach tolanguage, including basic structuralpatterns, analytical grammar, readingpractice, and exposure to Hispaniccultures. Prerequisite: SP100 or oneyear of high school Spanish with a gradeof C or better. (Offered Fall and SpringSemesters.) 3 creditsSP200 Intermediate Spanish IProvides review of basic vocabulary andstructural patterns, after which thestudent continues to expand vocabularyand refine communicative skills throughreading and discussion of literary andcultural texts and films from theHispanic world. The course alsointroduces composition in Spanish.Prerequisite: SP101 or two years of highschool Spanish with a grade of C orbetter. (Offered Fall Semester.)3 credits137SP201 Intermediate Spanish IIContinuation of SP200. Students readfrom literary and cultural texts andwatch films from the Hispanic worlddesigned to increase oral proficiency.The course includes increased writingpractice on cultural topics and film.Prerequisite: SP200 or three years ofhigh school Spanish with a grade of C orbetter. (Offered Spring Semester.)3 creditsSP206B Basic Spanishfor CommunicationReviews the fundamentals of Spanishgrammar and vocabulary for oralcommunication. The course is designedespecially for students who have beenaway from language study for sometime and for persons interested in usingSpanish in career settings. Itemphasizes communicative strategiesfor practical situations. Prerequisite:SP101 or two years of high schoolSpanish with a grade of C or better.(Offered when demand warrants.)3 creditsSP207B, SP307B ConversationalSpanishProvides intensive practice of oralcommunication in Spanish. Studentsreview and expand their Spanishvocabulary. Topics focus on commonusage and practical applications intravel, business, and professionalsettings. Prerequisite: SP101 or twoyears of high school Spanish with agrade of C or better. (Offered whendemand warrants.) 3 creditsSP208B, SP308B Spanish for MedicalPersonnelProvides training in specializedvocabulary, phrases, and medicalterminology needed in health andscience-related professions. It particularlyemphasizes cultural differences shapingpersonal interactions in health settings.Prerequisite: SP101 or two years of highschool Spanish with a grade of C orbetter. (Offered when demand warrants.)3 creditsSP209B, SP309B Business SpanishProvides training in specialized officeterminology, export/import, accountingvocabulary, and other business-relatedactivities. It also provides practice in therudiments of Spanish business lettersand other forms and documents.Prerequisite: SP101 or two years of highschool Spanish with a grade of C orbetter. (Offered when demandwarrants.) 3 credits


SP210B, SP310B Spanish for theHuman ServicesProvides training in the specializedvocabulary, phrases, and terminologyneeded in the various human services,such as legal services, law enforcement,education, welfare, and other socialservices. Its emphasis is oralcommunication, understanding of themajor Hispanic population groups in theUnited States, and cultural differencesthat impact personal interaction, withpractice in role-playing situations.Prerequisite: SP101 or two years of highschool Spanish with a grade of C orbetter . (Offered when demandwarrants.) 3 creditsSP301 Survey of Spanish AmericanLiteratureStudies the literature of Spanish Americafrom 1888 to the present, focusing on themajor literary figures and movements intheir social and historical context.Discussion and papers are in Spanish.Prerequisite: SP201 or permission ofinstructor. (Offered when demandwarrants.) 3 creditsSP250-350 Special TopicsSpanish Topics in Spanish are availableeither as independent study or as aclass on a topic of interest to Spanishminors. Recent courses include HispanicSociety through Film and SpanishCivilization. Prerequisite: SP200 orpermission of instructor. 3 creditsSP300 Survey of Spanish LiteratureStudies the literature of Spain from thenineteenth century to the present,focusing on the major literary figuresand movements in their social andhistorical context. Discussion and papersare in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP201 orpermission of instructor. (Offered whendemand warrants.) 3 credits138


BOARD OF TRUSTEESBOARDOF TRUSTEESOfficers of the BoardCharles R. Dashiell Jr., ChairAnn Burton, Vice ChairThe Reverend Dr. James T. Seymour, SecretaryDr. Basilio BautistaThomas W. Burn Jr.Robert V. A. Harra Jr.Class of <strong>2009</strong>The Reverend Patricia Bryant HarrisDorothy McLaughlinHarry D. WillisThe Reverend John F. AbelThe Reverend W. LeRoy JonesAlan B. LevinClass of <strong>2010</strong>The Reverend Dr. James T. SeymourDr. Rafael ZaragozaThe Reverend Dr. Sandra Steiner BallDr. Joseph S. BellmeyerClass of 2011D. Wayne HoldenFrank AndrewsAnn BurtonClass of 2012Charles R. Dashiell Jr.Donald L. MastenEx officioDr. William N. Johnston, President of the <strong>College</strong>The Reverend Boyd B. Etter, Dover District SuperintendentThe Reverend David W. Baker Sr.The Reverend Dr. Jonathan BakerElizabeth M. BarberHonorable Eugene D. BookhammerTrustee EmeritusLillian BurrisDr. Thomas C. RoeGilbert S. Scarborough, Jr.Peter D. Weaver139


ADMINISTRATION OF THE COLLEGEOFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTWilliam N. Johnston, Ed.D. President of the <strong>College</strong>Mark Pruett-Barnett, Ph.D. ChaplainRichard W. France, M.S. Internal ResearchEllen Coleman, Administrative Assistant to the PresidentMark Gregorio, B.A. Special Assistant to the President andDirector of Public InformationDIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRSPatricia M. Dwyer, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic AffairsPaul E. Olsen, M.S. Assistant Vice President for AcademicAffairsMarina Branner, M.Ed. Instructor in Education/Coordinator ofField PlacementMarie Cusick, Assistant to the Vice Presidentfor Academic AffairsErin Elsberry, Assistant to the RegistrarRayann Fryatt, M.B.A. RegistrarTina Heesh, Administrative Assistant,Office of Academic AffairsChristine Jarrell, M.S.N., R.N. Nursing Laboratory ManagerPhilip May, M.S. Coordinator of Student Services –New CastleChristine McDermott, M.S. Assistant Directorof Academic SupportCharlene Stephens, M.A., Director of Academic SupportConnie Strickland, M.A. Assistant Director of AcademicSupport / Coordinator of the Writing CenterMary Ann Yeager, M.S. Supervisor of LaboratoryServices PlacementROBERT H. PARKER LIBRARYSusan Matusak, M.A., M.L.S., Director of the Parker LibraryMartha Boyd, M.L.S. Reference/Instructional and ResearchServices LibrarianFACULTY SECRETARIESAnh Gibson, Departments of Mathematics and ScienceMary Harmon, Department of NursingLouise Major, School of Business and AccountingLisa Sanders, Departments of Educationand Physical EducationDeborah Stuck, Departments of Literature and Language;Psychology; Religion, Philosophy and the ArtsDIVISION OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIONEric Nelson, M.B.A. Vice President for Finance/Director ofHuman ResourcesDory Barnhardt, A.A., Financial Aid CounselorNancy Black, Help Desk SpecialistJoMae Boney, Post Office Manager/Receiving ClerkShalin Choksi, Database AdministratorAmanda Coffin, Coordinator of Accounts Receivable/BursarJason Cox, B.A. Software Systems SpecialistAdele Flamm, Supervisor, Office of FinanceHoward Flamm, B.A. Coordinator, Student FinancialPlanning, New CastleMarie Foster, B.S. Finance Office ClerkJoyce Gasper, Coordinator of Accounts PayableJ. Michael Hall, M.B.A., C.F.A, Manager- StudentFinancial PlanningDebi Ivy, B.A., Financial Aid CoordinatorADMINISTRATIONPatricia Johansson, B.S. Administrative Assistant to the VicePresident for FinanceBrent Laise, Information Technology SpecialistMatthew Montgomery, Network and Systems AdministratorLisa Patterson, Coordinator of Office ServicesScott Slacum, B.S., C.P.A. Director of Accounting/Business OperationsErneatka Webster, B.A., Financial Aid CoordinatorBenjamin Wells, B.S., Chief Information OfficerAlan Young, M.Ed., Director of <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> –New CastleSAFETY AND SECURITYWalter Beaupre, Director of Safety and SecuritySamuel Crawford, Shift Supervisor/Safety and Security OfficerMalika Brown, Safety and Security OfficerJohn Forester, M.S. Safety and Security OfficerIan Hacker, Safety and Security OfficerChristopher Kelley, Safety and Security OfficerChristopher Rust, Safety and Security OfficerErik Sasse, Shift Supervisor/Safety and Security OfficerJohn Scott, Safety and Security OfficerJohn Weiss, Safety and Security OfficerCONTRACT SERVICESCharles C. Arthur, III, B.S. Director of Plant OperationsKelly R. Hauer, Maintenance ManagerAlexander Chappell, Grounds LeadEvelyn Ward, Housekeeping SupervisorKevin D. Hartley, Maintenance LeadCarrie Dobos, Office Manager, Plant OperationsJohn Gula, B.S. Director of Food ServicesSusan Mannon, Catering Manager/FacilityScheduling ManagerJeff Denison, Sous ChefJames Smith, Chief Production ManagerCarolyn Brown, Retail Operations ManagerFaye McCarty, Office Administrator, Food ServicesKris McGlothin, Director of the BookstoreMaureen Slezak, Assistant Director of the BookstoreDIVISION OF STUDENT LIFEMary Alice Ozechski, M.A. Dean of StudentsJonathan Emmons, M.M. Resident Director, Carpenter HallElizabeth Fisher, M.S. Director of Student ActivitiesAdam Hall, B.S. Residence Director, Gooding HallKevin Hansbury, M.A. Director of Residence LifeAmanda Kinkade, M.Ed. Coordinator of Student Life andResidence Director, Zimmerman HallTheresa Little, M.D. <strong>College</strong> PhysicianJudy Luton, A.A. Administrative Assistant, Officeof Student LifeJill Maser, R.N. Director of Student Health ServicesJane Mattern, B.S.N., R.N. Athletics NurseMichael Mattern M.D. Athletics PhysicianShannon Reed, B.S. Resident Director, Williams Hall,Ann Rogge, M.S. Director of CounselingCandice E. Shah, MD. <strong>College</strong> PhysicianChristopher Stephens, Resident Director, Roe HallAshley Travis, Residence Director, Malmberg Hall140


SPORTS AND RECREATIONMichael Drass, B.S. Executive Director of IntercollegiateSports and Recreation/Head Football CoachRenato Amatucci, Head Men‘s and Women's Tennis CoachSteve Azzanesi, M.B.A. Assistant Director for SportsSteven Clark, M.Ed. Head Men's Soccer CoachLindsey Eichner, B.S. Women's Lacrosse Coach/Coordinatorof the Beiser NatatoriumBill Gorrow, Head Men's Lacrosse/Events Staff CoordinatorGeoff Goyne, Director of News and Sports InformationTripp Keister, B.S. Associate Director of IntercollegiateSports and Recreation/Head Baseball CoachPromotions/Assistant Football CoachJerry Kobasa, B.S. Head Men's Basketball CoachChad Kragh, M.S. Director of Sports MedicineRick McCall Jr., B.S Head Golf CoachJohn Paul Muczko, Ph.D. Faculty Athletics RepresentativeEdward Muntz, B.A. Head Women's Soccer CoachSteve Pickering, B.S. Head Men's & Women's Cross CountryCoachJosh Rutherford, B.S. Director of the Fitness Center/AssistantFootball CoachMelissa Short, Coordinator of Business/Athletic ServicesTracey Short, M.Ed. Head Field Hockey Coach/SeniorWomen‘s AdministratorJames Wearden, M.Ed. Head Women's BasketballCoach/Director of RecreationDIVISION OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENTChristopher Wood, M.Div., Vice President for InstitutionalAdvancementAmanda Downes, M.B.A. Director of Alumni Affairsand Parent RelationsAmanda Jackson, B.A., Administrative AssistantLeigh Ann Little, A.S. Director of Publications/CampusPhotographerJennifer Telles, B.A. Director of the Annual <strong>Wesley</strong> FundDIVISION OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENTWilliam Firman, B.A., M.A. Dean of Enrollment ManagementArthur Jacobs, M.Ed. Director of AdmissionsCharles Gibbs, B.S., Admissions CounselorSusan Houser, M.A. Director of Enrollment Support ServicesChristopher Jester, B.A. Assistant Director of <strong>Undergraduate</strong>AdmissionsAmy Kellen, B.A., Admissions CounselorChristy Reuter, B.S. Assistant Director of <strong>Undergraduate</strong> Admissions141


SPECIAL HONORSSPECIAL HONORSRECIPIENTS OF HONORARY DEGREESJulie L. Boozer, Emeritus Professor of Nursing L.H.D. 2008Alan B. Levin, President and CEO, Happy Harry‘s LL.D. 2007James H. Wentworth, Professor, <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>, D.P.S. 1999Yoshio Narisawa, Professor of Linguistic Science,TohokuGakuin University, L.H.D. 1998William J. Salom, Chair of the Board of Trustees and President,Universidad Interamericana, L.H.D. 1998Hon. Thomas R. Carper, Governor, State of Delaware,LL.D. 1997Dr. Allen P. Splete, President, Council of Independent<strong>College</strong>s, L.H.D. 1996Ronald N. Tietbohl, Professor Emeritus,<strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong> L.H.D 1995Rev. Bernice A. King, D.D. 1995C. A. Weslager, Historian, Litt.D. 1993Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., United States Senator, LL.D. 1993Dr. Frederick Breitenfeld, Jr., President, WHYY, Inc. 1992Richard Burt, Ambassador to the Federal Republicof Germany, LL.D. 1991Dr. Thomas A. Graves, Jr., Director, Henry Francis du PontWinterthur Museum, LL.D. 1990Rev. Felton E. May, Bishop, Harrisburg Area, The UnitedMethodist Church, D.D. 1990Dr. R. Gordon Hoxie, President, Center for the Study of thePresidency, L.H.D. 1989Hon. William V. Roth, United States Senator, LL.D. 1988David Eisenhower, Author, L.H.D. 1988Thomas C. Roe, Chairman of the Board, Delmarva Powerand Light Company, L.H.D. 1987Joseph S. Bellmeyer, Vice President, International PlaytexCorporation, L.H.D. 1987Lewis Wells, Professor Emeritus, <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>, L.H.D. 1987Walter Kross, Brigadier General, United States Air Force, LL.D. 1987Hon. Michael N. Castle, Governor, State of Delaware, LL.D. 1986Dr. Robert H. Parker, President Emeritus, <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>,L.H.D. 1985Emily Tybout duPont, L.H.D. 1985The <strong>Wesley</strong> Award was established in 1950 by the Trustees and is bestowed on outstanding persons in business, industry,commerce, education, religion, and other professions for service to humanity.RECIPIENTS OF THE WESLEY AWARDDr. Harry Roberts 2007C. Russell McCabe 2006Dr. Michael G. Davis 2006Dr. William B. DeLauder 2005Kathleen H. Thomas 2005Hon. Howard P (Buck) McKeon 2004Bishop Peter D. Weaver 2004Dr. Lorena M. Stone 2002Dr. James F. Creegan 2002Dr. Lewis Wells 1982Dr. J. Paul Slaybaugh 1980Dr. Oler Ammon Bartley 1977Walter S. Carpenter, Jr. 1976Avery Williams Hall 1975Dr. Alfred Rives Shands, Jr. 1974Dr. Hurst Robins Anderson 1968Hon. J. Millard Tawes 1966Marjorie Wiloughby Speakman 1964Pearl S. Buck 1962John Shilling 1962Gordon Lane Willis 1960William Burnham Simpson 1960Hon. Wilmer Fee Davis 1955Rev. John W. Long 1954Hon. John J. Williams 1952Hon. John Gillis Townsend Jr. 1951Thomas Bayard McCabe 1950142


FACULTY OF THE COLLEGEABBOTT, BARBARA E. (1988) Associate Professorof Physical EducationM.Ed. Salisbury UniversityB.S. High Point <strong>College</strong>ALLISON, BRUCE (1999) Professorof Environmental StudiesPh.D. Kansas State UniversityM.S. University of NevadaB.S. California Polytechnic UniversityANGSTADT, PETER K. (1967) Professor of Sociologyand EducationEd.D. University of VirginiaM.Ed. Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaB.S. West Chester University of PennsylvaniaARMSTRONG, ANTHONY M. (1991) Professor ofPolitical Science (Sabbatical Leave Spring <strong>2010</strong>)Ph.D. University of WashingtonM.A. Philipps UniverstatB.A. Boise State UniversityBARNHARDT, JACK E. (2006) Assistant Professorof PsychologyPh.D. City University of New YorkM.A. Queens <strong>College</strong>B.A. Ohio UniversityBENSON, MARY JO (<strong>2009</strong>) Instructor in MathematicsM.Ed. University of DelawareB.S. Pennsylvania State UniversityBENSON, REBECCA, (<strong>2009</strong>) Visiting Instructorin NursingM.S.N. University of DelawareB.S.N. University of DelawareR.N. Peninsula General Hospital School of NursingBISWAS, KEKA C. (2007) Assistant Professor ofBiology and Environmental StudiesPh.D. University of New MexicoM.Sc. University of NagpurB.Sc. University of NagpurB.Ed. University of NagpurTHE FACULTYFACULTY OF THE COLLEGECLACK, RANDALL A. (2001) Associate Professorof EnglishPh.D. University of ConnecticutM.A. University of Alabama BirminghamB.A. Seattle Pacific UniversityB.A. Auburn UniversityCOLE, JILL E. (2002) Associate Professor of EducationEd.D. Northern Illinois UniversityM.S. Illinois State UniversityB.A. Illinois State UniversityCONTINO, ROBERT (1991) Professor of NursingEd.D. Wilmington <strong>College</strong>M.S.N. University of North CarolinaB.S.N. University of North CarolinaDiploma in Nursing, Pilgrim State Hospital School of NursingCOOMBE, PHILIP (2005) Assistant Professor of HistoryPh.D. New York UniversityM.Phil New York UniversityM.A. Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityB.A. Westminster <strong>College</strong>COOPER, SUSAN A. (2001) Professor of Educationand Director of Global InitiativesEd.D. University of CincinnatiM.A. Northern Kentucky UniversityB.A. Northern Kentucky UniversityCURRAN, KATHLEEN (2000) Associate Professor of BiologyPh.D. Ohio State UniversityM.S. Fordham UniversityB.S. Fordham UniversityD’ANTONIO, ANGELA (2008) Assistant Professor of PsychologyPh.D. The George Washington UniversityM.A. Loyola <strong>College</strong>B.A. Immaculata <strong>College</strong>DE ROCHE, LINDA (1988) Professor of Englishand American StudiesPh.D. University of Notre DameM.A. University of Notre DameB.A. Ball State UniversityBOBBY, SUSAN (1999) Assistant Professor of EnglishM.A. Millersville University of PennsylvaniaB.A. Millersville University of PennsylvaniaBUNYARATAVEJ, KRAIWINEE (2006) AssistantProfessor Business AdministrationPh.D. The George Washington UniversityMBA The George Washington UniversityB.B.A. Thammasat UniversityD’SOUZA, MALCOLM J. (2000) Professor of ChemistryPh.D. Northern Illinois UniversityM.S. Northern Illinois UniversityM.S. University of BombayB.S. University of BombayDWYER, PATRICIA (<strong>2009</strong>) Professor of Englishand American Studies and Vice President forAcademic AffairsPh.D. The George Washington UniversityM.A. Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury <strong>College</strong>B.A. Chestnut Hill <strong>College</strong>143


EMMONS, JONATHAN (2007) Instructorin Music/Director of <strong>College</strong> Choirs and <strong>College</strong>OrganistM.M. University of MichiganB.A. Bridgewater <strong>College</strong>ESPADAS, ELIZABETH (1981) Professor of ModernLanguagesPh.D. University of IllinoisM.A. New York University in SpainB.A. Florida State UniversityEVERETT, LYNN M. (2000) Associate Professorof BiologyPh.D. Indiana UniversityB.S. Indiana UniversityFIEDLER, FRANK (2006) Assistant Professorof MathematicsPh.D. University of DelawareM.S. Technische Universität DresdenFISHER, JULIE (1995) Professor of Nursing(Sabbatical Leave Fall <strong>2009</strong>)Ph.D. University of DelawareM.S. University of PennsylvaniaB.S. State University of New York at BuffaloFLUMAN, LON M., JR. (1964) Professor of ArtEd.M. Temple UniversityB.S. Lycoming <strong>College</strong>FOLTZ, ADELE (<strong>2009</strong>) Assistant Professorof Business AdministrationM.B.A. <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>B.S. University of DelawareC.P.A.FOX, SUSANNE N. (1977) Professor of Historyand American StudiesPh.D. University of DelawareM.A. The <strong>College</strong> of William and MaryA.B. Randolph-Macon Woman‘s <strong>College</strong>GAMBARDELLA, LUCILLE (1984) Professor of NursingPh.D. Columbia Pacific UniversityM.S.N. Boston UniversityB.S.N. Villanova UniversityGIBSON, JEFFREY K. (2005) Associate Professorof EnglishPh.D. Albany University, State University of New YorkB.A. University of Central FloridaA.A. St. Petersburg Junior <strong>College</strong>GREGORY, FRANK (2005) Instructor of HistoryM.A. Northeast Missouri State UniversityB.S. Northeast Missouri State UniversityGRETO, VICTOR (2008) Assistant Professor of MediaArts and Political ScienceM.A. University of ColoradoB.A. Colorado <strong>College</strong>GRIFFIN, TERESA A. (2006) Assistant Professorof Media ArtsPh.D. New York UniversityM.F.A. University of MichiganB.A. Trinity <strong>College</strong>GUERTLER, ELAINE (2006) Associate Professorof Business AdministrationPh.D. University of IllinoisA.M. University of IllinoisB.A. Frostburg State UniversityHESSLING, FLORA F. (1995) Associate Professorof Legal StudiesJ.D. Touro School of Law, Jacob Fuchsberg Law CenterB.A. St. Joseph‘s <strong>College</strong>HINSON, CURT E. (2007) Associate Professorof Physical EducationPh.D. Temple UniversityM.Ed. Widener UniversityB.S. West Virginia <strong>Wesley</strong>an <strong>College</strong>JACOBS, KATHLEEN C. (1988) Professor of ManagementEd.D. Temple UniversityM.B.A. Southern Illinois UniversityM.A. Central Michigan UniversityB.A. Wright State UniversityA.A. Riverside City <strong>College</strong>JALIL, DANIAL (<strong>2009</strong>) Visiting Instructor in EnglishM.A. University of AkronB.A. University of DelawareJAMES, JESSICA S. (2006) Assistant Professor of HistoryPh.D. Temple UniversityM.A. Temple UniversityB.A. Newcomb <strong>College</strong>JOHNSON, MARILYN H. (1982) Associate Professorof AccountingM.B.A. Drexel UniversityM.A. Central Michigan UniversityB.S. <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>B.A. MacMurray <strong>College</strong>KASHMAR, RICHARD (1991) Associate Professorof Chemistry and PhysicsPh.D. University of PittsburghM.S. University of RochesterB.S. Carnegie Mellon UniversityKEISTER, MAUREEN (2006) Instructor in PhysicalEducationM.Ed. Wilmington <strong>College</strong>B.S. University of DelawareKIDD, JONATHAN B. (1978) Professor of BiologyM.S. Indiana University of PennsylvaniaB.S. Indiana University of PennsylvaniaKROEN, WILLIAM K. (1991) Professor of BiologyPh.D. Duke UniversityM.S. Washington State UniversityB.A. Pennsylvania State University144


LAGANELLA, DAVID (2006) Associate Professor of MusicPh.D. University of PennsylvaniaM.A. University of PennsylvaniaB.M. New York UniversityLAWTON, MARCIA (1996) Associate Professor ofEducationPh.D. University of DelawareM.A. Catholic UniversityM.Ed. Boston UniversityB.Mus. Westminster <strong>College</strong>LEMBO, LEAH (2007) Instructor in EducationPh.D. University of DelawareM.A. Teachers <strong>College</strong>, Columbia UniversityB.A. Friends World <strong>College</strong>LOFTHOUSE, LYNN J. (1991) Associate Professorof Speech CommunicationsPh.D. Pennsylvania State UniversityM.A. Arizona State UniversityB.S. Arizona State UniversityLUSH, MARY ANN (2005) Assistant Professorof NursingM.S.N. Villanova UniversityB.S.N. LaSalle UniversityA.D. Bucks County Community <strong>College</strong>LUTZ, FAIRUZ (2008) Visiting Instructor in NursingM.S.N. <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>A.S.N. <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>MAGRONE, NANCY (2003) Assistant Professorof Business AdministrationEd.D. Temple UniversityM.Ed. Temple UniversityB.S. Bloomsburg UniversityMASK, JEFFREY (1991) Professor of Religion,Philosophy and American StudiesPh.D. Emory UniversityM.Div. Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryB.A. University of MississippiMATUSAK, SUSAN (1999) Associate Professorof Library Science and Director ofThe Parker LibrarySp.L.I.S. Indiana UniversityM.L.S. Indiana UniversityM.A. Indiana UniversityB.A. Indiana UniversityMUCZKO, JOHN PAUL (2001) Associate Professorof Physical EducationPh.D. University of KansasM.S. Ed. Baylor UniversityB.S. Florida State UniversityA.A. Palm Beach Junior <strong>College</strong>NADEL, JOSEPH (1991) Professor of PsychologyPh.D. University of ColoradoM.A. University of ColoradoB.S. Delaware State UniversityNIELSEN, MICHAEL (l989) Professor of Media ArtsPh.D. University of IllinoisB.S. University of IllinoisNWOGBAGA, AGASHI (2000) Associate Professorof MathematicsPh.D. Auburn UniversityM.Sc. University of NigeriaB.Sc. University of NigeriaOLSEN, PAUL E. (1981) Associate Professor ofMathematics and Assistant Vice President forAcademic AffairsM.A. Bowling Green State UniversityB.S. Bowling Green State UniversityPANUNTO, KAREN L. (2001) Assistant Professor of NursingM.S.N. <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>A.S.N. <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>PATTERSON, B. PATRICIA (1991) Professor of EducationEd.D. University of Maine, OronoM.S. University of Maine, OronoB.A. St. Andrews <strong>College</strong>PHILLIPS, RAYMOND (1999) Associate Professorof Physical EducationEd. D. United States Sports AcademyM.S. University of DelawareB.S. West Chester University of PennsylvaniaPONGSREE, SAHARAT (2006) Assistant Professorof EconomicsPh.D. Michigan State UniversityM.A. Michigan State UniversityM.B.A. Western Michigan UniversityB.E.E. Chulalongkorn UniversityRIDDLE, FRANCES (<strong>2009</strong>) Visiting Instructorin MathematicsM.Ed. <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>B.S. Wharton School of Business, University of PennsylvaniaROBERTS, H. EARL (2003) Assistant Professorof Business AdministrationEd.D. Temple UniversityM.Ed Temple UniversityB.S. Drexel UniversityRUBINO, NANCY (1988) Professor of NursingEd.D. Wilmington <strong>College</strong>M.N. University of PittsburghB.S.N. University of PittsburghSHIPLEY, MIKA Q. (2006) Associate Professor of EnglishPh.D. University of MarylandM.S. Towson UniversityB.A. University of DelawareSIEMANOWSKI, ELIZABETH G. (2006) Associate Professorof PsychologyPh.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityM.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityB.A. Marietta <strong>College</strong>145


STRASSER, JUDITH A. (1996) Professor of NursingD.N.Sc. Catholic UniversityM.S. University of MarylandB.S. Villanova UniversityDiploma in Nursing, Pennsylvania Hospital School of NursingSTURGIS, J. THOMAS (1979) Professor of Historyand Education (Sabbatical Leave Fall <strong>2009</strong>)Ed.D. Indiana UniversityM.A. University of KentuckyB.A. Union <strong>College</strong>URBANAS, ALBAN W. (1990) Professor of Philosophyand FrenchPh.D. University of ParisM.B.A. George Mason UniversityM.A. University of ParisB.A. University of ParisWALKER, REBECCA (2007) Visiting Instructorin NursingJ.D. Widener UniversityM.S.N. <strong>Wesley</strong> <strong>College</strong>A.D.N. Delaware Technical & Community <strong>College</strong>WENTZIEN, DERALD E. (1997) Associate Professorof MathematicsPh.D. University of DelawareM.A. The <strong>College</strong> of New JerseyB.S. The <strong>College</strong> of New JerseyWHITAKER, MARK (2007) Assistant Professorof Business AdministrationM.B.A. Temple UniversityB.S. Villanova UniversityC.P.A.WHITMAN-SMITHE, JERMAINE D. (2002) Associate Professorof EducationPh.D. The University of ConnecticutM.A. The University of ConnecticutB.S. The University of ConnecticutZHANG, YING (<strong>2009</strong>) Assistant Professorof Business AdministrationPh.D. University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeM.Sci. Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyM.A. Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyB.A. Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyFaculty EmeritiProfessor Robert BaileyProfessor Julie BoozerProfessor Allen ClarkProfessor Pearl EmeryProfessor Terrence HigginsProfessor Lucille N. KoonProfessor William PasswatersProfessor Florence RaubacherProfessor Barry ReberProfessor Joan Tyler RigginProfessor Gary SpanglerProfessor Lorena StoneProfessor Ronald N. TietbohlProfessor James WentworthProfessor Elaine Wright146


WESLEY COLLEGE OFFICIAL CALENDARWESLEY COLLEGE OFFICIAL CALENDARFall <strong>2009</strong> SemesterFall <strong>2009</strong> SemesterAugust 19 Wednesday 9:00 – 12:00 Noon New Residential Students Check-inNew Commuter Students Check-inAugust 21 Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Faculty WorkshopAugust 23 Sunday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Returning Students Check-in4:00 p.m. Convocation5:00 p.m. Picnic – Students, Faculty, StaffAugust 24 Monday 8:00 a.m. Classes Begin12-12:50 p.m. Academic Advising in Advisor’s Officefor Returning Students5:00 p.m. Fall I Classes BeginAugust 24-28 Monday-Friday Drop/Add WeekAugust 28 Friday 4:30 p.m. Last Day to Add/Drop ClassesSeptember 7 Monday <strong>College</strong> Closed: Labor DaySeptember 8 Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Classes ResumeOctober 3 Saturday HomecomingOctober 9 Friday 4:30 First Year Progress Reports due inRegistrar’s OfficeOctober 12-13 Monday-Tuesday Fall Break: No ClassesOctober 12 Monday <strong>College</strong> ClosedOctober 16 Friday Fall I Classes EndOctober 19 Monday Fall II Classes BeginOctober 23 Friday Last Day for Official W/D from ClassesOctober 24 Saturday Families DayNovember 2-17Pre-Registration with AdvisorsNovember 24 Tuesday 10:00 p.m. Residence Hall Close/ThanksgivingNovember 25-27 Wednesday-Friday <strong>College</strong> Closed/Thanksgiving HolidayNovember 29 Sunday 10:00 a.m. Residence Halls ReopenNovember 30 Monday 8:00 a.m. Classes ResumeDecember 4 Friday Last Day of ClassesDecember 7-11 Monday-Friday Final ExamsDecember 11 Friday Fall II Classes EndDecember 12 Saturday 12:01 p.m. Residence Halls CloseDecember 14 Monday 9:00 a.m. All Final Grades due in Registrar’s OfficeDecember 16 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Winter Commencement147


Spring <strong>2010</strong> SemesterSpring <strong>2010</strong> SemesterJanuary 8 Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Faculty WorkshopJanuary 10 Sunday 12:00-4:00 p.m. Check-inJanuary 11 Monday 8:00 a.m. Classes Begin12-12:50 p.m. Faculty Advising5:00 p.m. Spring I Classes BeginJanuary 11-15 Monday-Friday Drop/Add WeekJanuary 15 Friday 4:30 p.m. Last Day to Drop/AddJanuary 18 Monday <strong>College</strong> Closed: Martin Luther King DayMarch 1-5 Monday-Friday Spring Break ( Spring I classes still meet)March 5 Friday Spring I Classes EndMarch 7 Sunday 10:00 a.m. Residence Halls ReopenMarch 8 Monday 8:00 a.m. Classes ResumeSpring II Classes BeginMarch 12 Friday 4:30 p.m. Last Day for Official Withdrawal from ClassesMarch 18 Thursday Founders’ Day(No Classes from 3:30-5:00 p.m.)Spring Academic ConvocationMarch 15-30Pre-registration with AdvisorsApril 1 Thursday 10:00 p.m. Residence Halls Close for Easter HolidayApril 2-5 Friday-Monday <strong>College</strong> Closed: Easter HolidayApril 5 Monday 10:00 a.m. Residence Halls ReopenApril 6 Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Classes ResumeApril 14 Wednesday Scholars Day(No Classes from 12:00-5:00 p.m.)April 23 Friday Last Day of ClassesApril 26-30 Monday - Friday Final ExamsApril 30 Friday 10:00 p.m. Residence Halls Close Except for GraduatesSpring II Classes EndMay 3 Monday 9:00 a.m. Final Grades Due to RegistrarMay 3-May 21 Monday May Three-Week Term BeginsMay 7 Friday 4:00 p.m. Baccalaureate7:00 p.m. Department of Nursing Pinning CeremonyMay 8 Saturday 10:30 a.m. Commencement148


WESLEY COLLEGE ACCREDITATIONSAccredited and/or Approved by:The Middle States Association of <strong>College</strong>s andSecondary SchoolsThe University Senate of The United MethodistChurchNational League for Nursing AccreditingCommission (BSN/MSN)National Council for Accreditation of TeacherEducation (NCATE)American Bar Association(Legal Studies Program)Delaware Board of NursingDepartment of Education, State of DelawareWESLEY COLLEGE MEMBERSHIPSAmerican Association of <strong>College</strong>s for TeacherEducationAmerican Association of Collegiate Registrars &Admissions OfficersAmerican Council on EducationAssociation of Collegiate Business Schools andProgramsAssociation of Governing BoardsAssociation for Institutional ResearchAtlantic Central Football Conference<strong>College</strong> Examination BoardConsortium for the Advancement of PrivateHigher EducationCouncil for the Advancement and Support ofEducationCouncil for <strong>Undergraduate</strong> ResearchCouncil of Independent <strong>College</strong>sEastern <strong>College</strong> Athletic ConferenceInteramerican ConsortiumInternational Alliance for Higher EducationInternational Association of United Methodist<strong>College</strong>s and UniversitiesMarine Science Consortium, Inc.Middle State Association of Collegiate Registrars& Admissions OfficersNational Association of <strong>College</strong> and UniversityAttorneysNational Association of <strong>College</strong> and UniversityBusiness OfficersNational Association of Independent <strong>College</strong>sand UniversitiesNational Association of Schools and <strong>College</strong>s ofthe United Methodist ChurchNational Center for Higher EducationalManagement and SystemsNational Collegiate Athletic AssociationNew Jersey Association of <strong>College</strong> AdmissionsCounselorsNortheast Association for Institutional ResearchPotomac Chesapeake Association of <strong>College</strong>Admissions CounselorsSociety for <strong>College</strong> and University PlanningThe Capital Athletic ConferenceThe <strong>College</strong> Board<strong>College</strong> and University Personnel AssociationUnited Methodist Foundation for Higher Education149

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