Curriculum

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Credit Hours Core Requirements Major Minimum GPA Compliance

Core Requirements

University Writing Civilization Mathematics Natural Sciences Social Sciences Fine Arts Foreign Language Leadership & Service Physical Activity

Course Descriptions

Art Biology Business Management & Leadership Chemistry Chinese Computer Science Economics Education English Family & Human Development French German Greek History Honors Humanities Italian Language Latin Liberal Arts Mathematics Music Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology Science Service Skills for Life Social Science Southern Virgina University Spanish Theatre Writing

Majors

Art Biochemistry Biology Business Management & Leadership Computer Science Design English Family & Human Development History Liberal Arts Mathematics Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology Spanish Theatre

Minors

Art Athletic Training Biology Business Management & Leadership Chemistry Classical Studies Computer Science Creative Writing Economics English Family & Human Development History Mathematics Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology Spanish Theatre

Concentrations

Art History / Museum Studies Chamber Music Choral Studies Coaching Dentistry* Digital Illustration Digital Photography Drawing Entertainment Design Graphic Design Illustration Industrial Design Instrumental Conducting Instrumental Studies International Affairs Music Education Music History & Literature Music Industry Music Therapy Museum Studies Painting Piano Studies Pre-Nursing* Pre-Optometry* Pre-Pharmacy* Pre-Physical Therapy* Pre-Physician Assistant* Pre-Law* Pre-M.Acc. (Accounting)* Pre-M.Fin. (Finance)* Pre-Medical* Pre-Veterinary Medicine* Printmaking Public Policy Publishing Religious Studies Spanish Language Certificate Sports Management Vocal Studies *Designed to prepare for graduate degree

Other Programs

Army ROTC Air Force ROTC Teacher Licensure

Policies

Academic Records

Assessments Grade Reports Privacy of Educational Records Special Transcript Notations Transcripts

Academic Status

Academic Administrative Withdrawal Academic Probation Academic Standing Academic Suspension Appeal of Academic Suspension Class Standing Dean’s List Extracurricular Eligibility Grade Point Average Leave of Absence President’s List

Code of Conduct

University Mission Code of Conduct Dress Code Honor Pledge Academic Honesty

Financial Policies

Financial Arrangements Nonpayment Withdrawal Scholarship Policies Miscellaneous & Student Incurred Fees Refund Policies Refunds Prior to Attendance Refunds Due to Excess Funds Refunds Due to Withdrawal

Housing Policies

Off-Campus Living Policies Residential Living Policies Housing Agreement

International Students

Additional Application Requirements for International Students Student Visa Requirements

Reasonable Accommodations

Accommodation Guidelines Documentation Guidelines Emotional Support Animals

Registration Requirements

Academic Calendar Description Academic Distinction Adding, Dropping, and Withdrawing Auditing Class Attendance Course Loads Graduation Final Examinations Monday Evening Policy Repeating A Course Taking A Pass/Fail Course Withdrawal from the University

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Quantity & Quality Standards Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements Evaluation of Student Records Appeal Process Aid Probation Aid Suspension Academic Plans Notifying the Student

Student Grievance Procedure

Academic Issues Honor Issues Housing Issues Other Issues

Title IX

Title IX Overview Grievance Procedures Prohibited Conducts Individuals’ Rights Confidential Resources

Transfer Credit & Waivers

Advanced Placement Scores Credit for Foreign Language Experience International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit LDS Institute Courses Portfolio Transfer Credits

Information

Academic Calendar & Exam Schedule

Fall Semester 2020 Spring Semester 2021

Accreditation

Regional Accreditation State Certification Public Complaints

General Institutional Information

SCHEV Institutional Profile National Survey of Student Engagement CLA+ Data IPEDS Graduation Data

University Leaders

Trustees Administration Faculty

Forms

Change of Advisor/Major Change of Grade Consent to Disclose Student Educational Records Course Withdrawal Credit Overload Request Graduation Application Incomplete Grade Submission Master Cooperative Education/Internship Agreement Non-Returning Notification Official Transcript Order Form Student Health History Student Pledge & Ecclesiastical Endoresement University Withdrawal

Catalog Contents

International Affairs Concentration

Concentration Requirements

POL 203 Human Geography (3)
POL 233 Comparative Politics (3)
POL 243 International Relations (3)
POL 33X or POL 34X (3)
Intermediate-level proficiency in a modern foreign language (through completion of a 202 course in a modern language or equivalency exam)

Program Advisor

Professor Jeremiah John