BSC College Catalog

CATALOG DATE : 2003-2004

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2003-04 Comprehensive Index

Correspondence Directory and Disclaimers

An Introduction to Birmingham-Southern College

Birmingham-Southern at a Glance
Mission of the College
History of the College
Accreditation & Memberships
Consortial Associations
Philosophy of Education

Academic Policy and Information

General Information
Coursework
Grading System
Transfer Credit
Academic Progress
Academic Records
Academic Honors

Courses of Study

Academic Divisions
Academic Majors
Academic Minors
General Education
Requirements for Graduation
Curriculum
Courses Offered
Special Programs
Cooperative Programs
Graduate Program

Admission

Entrance Requirements
Application Procedures
Finances
Financial Aid
Scholarships

Campus Life

Campus Facilities
Living Accommodations
Academic Organizations
Honor Societies
Social Fraternities and Sororities

The College Register

Faculty
Administration
Board Of Trustees

BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE CATALOG
(USPS 056-880)

July 2003 Vol. LXXXIII
The Birmingham-Southern College Catalog is published by Birmingham-Southern College, 900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35254. Second-class postage paid at Birmingham, Alabama. POSTMASTER: send address changes to Box 549018, Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, Alabama 35254

All information in this catalog pertains to the 2003-2004 academic year and is correct to the extent that the information was available during its preparation. However, Birmingham-Southern College reserves the right to change course offerings, tuition, fees, rules governing admission, requirements for graduation and the granting of degrees, and any other regulations affecting its students. Such changes are to take effect whenever the administration deems it necessary, whether or not there is actual notice to individual students. Given budgetary considerations and the decision to publish this catalog every year, the College chooses to tell students about interpretations or policy changes as they occur from time to time. Such information is made available through student publications or other means.

Each student is responsible for fulfilling the degree requirements in effect during his or her first year of enrollment at the College or under the requirements of any one catalog in effect during the period of his or her enrollment. The requirements specified by a student’s catalog of entry are applicable for a maximum of seven years. After that time, a student is responsible for fulfilling any other requirements in force.

CORRESPONDENCE DIRECTORY

Administrative Affairs and General Matters Concerning the College ..........................................The President

Academic Information ...................................................The Provost

Academic Records and Transcripts ........................The Dean of Research and Records

Admission Information for Prospective Students ..........................The Vice-President for Admission and Financial Aid Services

Business and Financial Matters .........................The Vice-President for Business and Finance

Financial Aid .......................The Director of Student Financial Aid Services

Gifts and Bequests ............................The President or the Vice-President for Development

Master’s Program in Public and Private Management .......................The Dean for Graduate Studies

Student Life Information ....................The Vice-President for Student Affairs

Correspondence concerning the various subjects listed above should be sent to the appropriate College official at the following address:

BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE
Birmingham, Alabama 35254
Telephone: 205-226-4600
National: 800-523-5793

Birmingham-Southern College Web Site: http://www.bsc.edu

Birmingham-Southern College is an equal opportunity educational institution and, as such, does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Birmingham-Southern complies with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.