2019-2020 BSC Catalog

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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General Information .............................................................................................. 6
Mission of the College ..................................................................................... 6
Our Commitment to Education ........................................................................ 6
Honor Code ...................................................................................................... 8
History of the College ...................................................................................... 8
Accreditation and Memberships ...................................................................... 9
Consortial Associations ................................................................................. 10
Resources for Student Success ....................................................................... 10
Academic Policy and Information ...................................................................... 14
Grading System ............................................................................................. 19
Coursework at Other Institutions ................................................................... 23
Academic Progress ......................................................................................... 26
Academic Records ......................................................................................... 30
Academic Honors ........................................................................................... 31
Academic Programs ............................................................................................ 34
Graduation Requirements .............................................................................. 34
Degrees Conferred .................................................................................... 34
Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree .................................................. 34
Explorations Curriculum Requirements ................................................... 35
Engaged Programs ......................................................................................... 40
Krulak Institute for Leadership, Experiential Learning, and
Civic Engagement ..................................................................................... 40
Bonner Leader Program ....................................................................... 40
Bunting Center for Engaged Study and Community Action ............... 41
Exploration Term and Contract Learning ............................................ 42
Hess Center for Leadership and Service .............................................. 44
Internships and Mentorships ................................................................ 45
Rise 3 : Experiential Learning ................................................................ 46
Sklenar Center for International Programs .......................................... 46
Harrison Honors Program .............................................................................. 48
Vail College Fellows Program ....................................................................... 49
Academic Majors ........................................................................................... 50
Dual Degree Programs ................................................................................... 52
Academic Minors ........................................................................................... 53
Academic Distinctions ................................................................................... 53
Major, Minor, and Distinction Requirements ................................................ 54
Dual Degree Requirements .......................................................................... 122
Courses ......................................................................................................... 126
Additional Academic Opportunities ................................................................ 240
Admission ......................................................................................................... 244
Entrance Requirements ................................................................................ 244
Application Procedures ................................................................................ 245
Finances ............................................................................................................ 249
Financial Aid ..................................................................................................... 253
The College Register ......................................................................................... 259
Faculty .......................................................................................................... 259
Administration ............................................................................................. 270
Board of Trustees ......................................................................................... 272
Index ................................................................................................................. 274
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2019-2020