Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2016-2017
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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
Coursework .................................................................................................... 14
Grading System ............................................................................................. 18
Coursework at Other Institutions ................................................................... 22
Academic Progress......................................................................................... 26
Academic Records ......................................................................................... 29
Academic Honors........................................................................................... 30
Academic Programs ............................................................................................ 33
Graduation Requirements .............................................................................. 33
Degrees Conferred .................................................................................... 33
Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree .................................................. 33
Explorations Curriculum Requirements ................................................... 34
Krulak Institute for Leadership, Experiential Learning, and
Civic Engagement........................................................................................ 39
Rise
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: Experiential Learning ..................................................................... 39
Exploration Term and Contract Learning ................................................. 40
Bunting Center for Engaged Study and Community Action .................... 41
Bonner Leader Program............................................................................ 42
Hess Center for Leadership and Service................................................... 43
Sklenar Center for International Programs ............................................... 45
Norton Board of Advisors......................................................................... 47
Harrison Honors Program .............................................................................. 47
Vail College Fellows Program....................................................................... 49
Academic Majors ........................................................................................... 49
Dual Degree Programs................................................................................... 51
Academic Minors........................................................................................... 51
Major and Minor Requirements..................................................................... 52
Dual Degree Requirements .......................................................................... 102
Courses......................................................................................................... 105
Additional Academic Opportunities ................................................................ 204
Admission ......................................................................................................... 208
Entrance Requirements ................................................................................ 208
Application Procedures................................................................................ 209
Finances ............................................................................................................ 212
Financial Aid..................................................................................................... 216
The College Register......................................................................................... 222
Faculty.......................................................................................................... 222
Administration ............................................................................................. 233
Board of Trustees......................................................................................... 234
Index ................................................................................................................. 238