2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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........................................................................................ 27
Academic Records ........................................................................................ 30
Academic Honors.......................................................................................... 31
Academic Programs ........................................................................................... 35
Graduation Requirements ............................................................................. 35
Degrees Conferred ................................................................................... 35
Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree ................................................. 35
Explorations Curriculum Requirements ................................................... 36
Experiential and Engaged Programs ............................................................. 42
Krulak Institute for Leadership, Experiential Learning, and
Civic Engagement .................................................................................... 42
Experiential Learning .......................................................................... 42
Exploration Term……………………………………………………..43
Contract Learning ............................................................................... 43
Internships ........................................................................................... 44
Study Abroad ...................................................................................... 44
Faculty-Led Travel Projects ................................................................ 45
Leadership & Civic Engagment Programs .......................................... 46
Harrison Honors Program ............................................................................. 48
Vail College Fellows Program ...................................................................... 49
Academic Majors .......................................................................................... 50
Dual Degree Programs .................................................................................. 52
Academic Minors .......................................................................................... 52
Academic Distinctions .................................................................................. 53
Major, Minor, and Distinction Requirements ............................................... 54
Dual Degree Requirements ......................................................................... 133
Courses ....................................................................................................... 139
Additional Academic Opportunities ............................................................... 260
Admission ........................................................................................................ 264
Entrance Requirements ............................................................................... 264
Application Procedures ............................................................................... 265
Finances ........................................................................................................... 269
Financial Aid.................................................................................................... 273
The College Register........................................................................................ 278
Faculty ........................................................................................................ 278
Administration ............................................................................................ 288
Board of Trustees ........................................................................................ 290
Index ................................................................................................................ 293
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Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024