2011–2012 Bulletin Berrien Springs, Michigan 49104 www.andrews.edu 800-253-2874 Admission to Andrews University is available to any student who meets the academic and character requirements of the university and who expresses willingness to cooperate with its policies. Because Andrews University is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the majority of its students are Seventh-day Adventists. However, no particular religious commitment is required for admission; any qualified student who will be comfortable within its religious, social, and cultural atmosphere may be admitted. The university does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, creed, disability, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, or handicap. On request it makes available to the public its annual financial report. To obtain a copy, contact the Office of the Vice President for Financial Administration at the address below. 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Table of Contents Academic Calendar ...........................................................................4 The University ..................................................................................10 Campus Resources ..........................................................................11 Off-Campus Programs .....................................................................18 Student Life .....................................................................................19 General Academic Information.........................................................28 Undergraduate Programs Admission ................................................31 Undergraduate Academic Information .............................................34 General Education ...........................................................................38 General Education Charts ................................................................41 Graduate Programs Admission ........................................................ 44 Graduate Academic Information ......................................................49 Center for Distance Learning & Instructional Technology .................54 Financial Information .......................................................................58 Andrews Partnership Scholarship ....................................................68 Undergraduate Financial Assistance ...............................................69 Graduate Financial Assistance ........................................................77 Off-Campus International Development Program ............................84 J.N. Andrews Honors Program ..........................................................90 Undergraduate Leadership Program ................................................94 College of Arts & Sciences ...............................................................98 College of Technology ....................................................................234 School of Architecture ...................................................................264 School of Business Administration ................................................270 School of Education .......................................................................286 Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary ................................344 University Personnel ......................................................................404 Appendix ........................................................................................423 General Index .................................................................................425 Program & Degree Index ................................................................431 Campus Map ..................................................................................439 Travel Information ..........................................................................440 4 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Academic Calendar 2011–2012 Additional calendar dates specific to departments or schools are listed under the respective departments or schools. Financial dates are listed in the financial section, pp. 58–62. Summer Sessions 2011 Registration for summer terms 2011 begins Monday, March 21, 2011. Last days of registration for summer terms 2011 are May 9 (Term 1), June 6 (Term 2), and July 5 (Term 3). Summer Term 1 (May 9–June 3, 2011) May 2 Mon Medical Laboratory Science: Senior summer semester clinicals begin. University level schools: May Express classes begin 3 Tue University level schools: last day to enter May Express classes, drop a class with full tuition refund, complete a drop/add without a fee or entry on permanent academic record. 4 Wed University level schools: spring semester grades due by 11:59 p.m. 5–June 17 Seminary: Archaeological Excavations at Tall Jalul, Jordan 6 Fri Seminary: Hebrew placement examination, 10 a.m. 8 Sun New international students: Orientation, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Seminary: New student orientation, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. 8–13 Sun–Fri Seminary: Pre-classes for New Testament Study Tours 9 Mon University level schools: Registration, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; summer Term 1 classes begin 10 Tue University level schools: late registration fee for summer Term 1 classes in effect 11 Wed University level schools: last day to enter summer Term 1 classes, drop a class with full tuition refund, complete a drop/add without a fee or entry on permanent academic record, change audit to credit; does not apply to AU/GU courses Undergraduate seniors: last day to apply for August graduation Graduate students: last day to apply for August graduation 15–June 1 Seminary: Bible Lands Study Tour 20 Fri School of Architecture: deadline for application to professional program 27–29 Fri–Sun AA: commencement weekend 30 Mon All campus schools: Memorial Day—holiday 31 Tue University level schools: last day to change credit to audit for summer Term 1 classes or to withdraw from a class with a W June 2 Thu RMES: graduation 3 Fri RMES: last day of school University level schools: last day of summer Term 1 classes Summer Term 2 (June 6–July 1, 2011) 6 Mon University level schools: Registration, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; summer Term 2 classes begin 7 Tue University level schools: late registration fee for summer Term 2 classes in effect 8 Wed University level schools: last day to enter summer Term 2 classes, drop a class with full tuition refund, complete a drop/add without a fee or entry on permanent academic record, change audit to credit; does not apply to AU/GU courses 9, 10 Thu, Fri, School of Education: EdD/PhD comprehensives, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 10 Fri School of Education: MA comprehensives, 8:30–11:30 a.m.; 1–3 p.m. 10, 13 Fri, Mon School of Education: EdS comprehensives, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 13, 14 Mon, Tue School of Education: EdD/PhD comprehensives, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 15–18 Wed–Sat Seminary: SEEDS at Blue Mountain Academy, Pennsylvania 18 Sat Intensive English: Action America begins 20–26 Mon–Sun Institute of World Mission: Welcome Home seminar 28 Tue University level schools: last day to change credit to audit for summer Term 2 classes or to withdraw from a class with a W Last date to enroll for AU/GU courses for summer term July 1 Fri University level schools: last day of summer Term 2 classes 15 Intensive English: Action America ends 4 Mon All campus schools: Independence Day—holiday Summer Term 3 (July 5–29, 2011) 5 Tue University level schools: Registration, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; summer Term 3 classes begin 6 Wed University level schools: late registration fee for summer Term 3 classes in effect 7 Thu University level schools: last day to enter summer Term 3 classes; drop a class with full tuition refund; complete a drop/ add without a fee or entry on permanent academic record; change audit to credit; does not apply to AU/GU courses 10–29 Seminary: InMinistry intensives on campus (6) 11–30 Institute of World Mission: Mission Institute 18–22 Mon–Fri School of Education: Leadership orientation 22 Fri Medical Laboratory Science: senior summer session clinicals end 25 Mon Medical Laboratory Science: Registry Review Week begins 25–27 Mon–Wed School of Education: Leadership Roundtable Conference 26 Tue University level schools: last day to change credit to audit for summer Term 3 classes or to withdraw from a class with a W 29 Fri University level schools: last day of summer Term 3 classes Consecration service: 8 p.m. 30 Sat Baccalaureate service: 11:20 a.m. Seminary: Seminary dedication service, 4–5:30 p.m. Medical Laboratory Science: Certification ceremony, 5 p.m. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 5 31 Sun University Summer Commencement: 9 a.m. Enrollment open for AU/GU courses for fall term 31–Aug 5 Sun–Fri Seminary: Natural Remedies & Hydrotherapy Workshop August 3 Wed University level schools: summer semester grades due by 11:59 p.m. 1–19 School of Education: First Days of School Experience (register for credit summer 2011 or in the semester of student teaching) Fall Semester 2011, August 22–December 8, 2011 Registration for fall semester 2011 begins Monday, March 21, 2011. Late registration fee in effect August 23, 2011. Last day of registration for fall semester 2011 is Wednesday, August 31, 2011. July 15 Fri All university level students: Financial Plan portion of Registration Central opens. Make payment plans by August 15. Complete insurance information. Admissions application deadline for fall semester August 5 Fri School of Education: fall semester student teacher orientation assembly 7–14 Sun–Sun Seminary: New England Adventist Heritage Study Tour 8–11 Mon–Thu Seminary: Greek review session, 5–8 p.m. 8–12 Mon–Fri Seminary: Hebrew review session, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. 9–10 Tue–Wed New university faculty: orientation seminar, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 11 Thu University faculty: seminar, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 12 Fri University advisors: advisors breakfast/orientation, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; Faculty/Staff: Fall Fellowship 13 Sat Faculty/Staff: Fall Fellowship 14 Sun New undergraduate students: First Stop—residence hall move-in, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Financial clearance required to move into residence halls. 15 Mon University level students: • First payment due for financial clearance • Full payment due for 1% and 3% rebate and Tuition Guarantee Plan • ID cards activated for Dining Services and Bookstore in Registration Central when financial plan box is checked • Financial clearance needed to register and move into the dorm • Submit waiver to Student Insurance Undergraduate students: Cancellation of classes for undergraduate students with unconfirmed course registrations University faculty: individual school meetings, 1–4 p.m. College of Arts & Sciences: department meetings and retreats 15–16 Mon–Tue New international students: orientation—new freshman students on Monday only, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 15–17 Mon–Wed New undergraduate students: registration and orientation 15–19 Mon–Fri RMES/AA: faculty pre-school week 17 Wed New international students: English placement test, 8:30–11 a.m. Seminary: Greek placement test 1 p.m.; orientation, 3 p.m. University faculty: individual school meetings, 1–4 p.m. 17–20 Wed–Sat Seminary: fall new student orientation 18 Thu Seminary: Hebrew placement test 8:30 a.m. 18–21 Thu–Sun New undergraduate students: All Fired Up! Orientation Conference 19 Fri University faculty: departmental meetings Seminary: Biblical Literacy entrance exam, 8:30 a.m. 21 Sun University level schools: fall semester registration, 12–3 p.m. 22 Mon University level schools: classes begin Intensive English: classes begin RMES/AA: school begins 23 Tue University level schools: late registration fee for fall semester classes in effect; notification of potential cancellation of low-enrollment classes 24 Wed All graduate students: cancellation of classes for graduate students with unconfirmed course reservations 25 Thu University level schools: University Convocation, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (11:30 a.m. classes cancelled) 30 Tue Cancellation of classes with below minimum enrollment 30–Dec 15 School of Education: fall semester student teacher schedule 31 Wed University level schools: last business day to enter fall semester classes, drop a class with full tuition refund, complete a drop/add without a fee or entry on permanent academic record, change audit to credit; must be completed by 5 p.m.; does not apply to AU/GU courses; last day to submit waiver to Student Insurance or your student account will be charged September 2 Fri Seminary: Church Policy exam review session 5 Mon All campus schools: Labor Day—holiday 9 Fri Seminary: Church Policy exam 10 Sat Seminary: Adventist Heritage Sabbath 14 Wed Census Day School of Architecture: 3½ Year MArch and advanced standing application deadline for spring (January) admission 19–23 Mon–Fri University Fall Week of Spiritual Emphasis 24 Sat Fall term first installment payment due 29–Oct 2 Thu–Sun Alumni Homecoming Weekend 30 Fri Graduate students: last day to apply for December degree conferral Undergraduate seniors: last day to apply for December degree conferral and May graduation 6 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 30–Oct. 29 NET 2011—Prophecies Decoded: Ron Clouzet, speaker October 10 Mon RMES/AA: Columbus Day—holiday 10, 11 Mon, Tue University level schools—except Seminary: fall recess 12 Wed All campus schools: classes resume 13–16 Thu–Sun Seminary: Third Adventist Mission in Africa Conference 16, 17 Sun, Mon University Preview Event 17–20 Mon–Thu Seminary: 180° Symposium 19 Wed Mid-semester 20, 21 Thu, Fri School of Education: EdD/PhD comprehensives, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 21 Fri School of Education: MA comprehensives, 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; 1–3 p.m. 21, 24 Fri, Mon School of Education: EdS comprehensives, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 23, 24 Sun, Mon Seminary: H.M.S. Richards Lectureship on Biblical Preaching (Attendance required for MDiv students) 24 Mon RMES: Teacher In-Service—No school 24 Mon Fall term second installment payment due 24, 25 Mon, Tue School of Education: EdD/PhD comprehensives, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 30 Sun Last date to enroll for AU/GU courses for fall term November 1 Tue School of Education: department assembly: “How to Apply for Student Teaching” 4 Fri RMES: no school Seminary: Challenge exam—CHIS504, 8:30–10:30 a.m. 6, 7 Sun, Mon University Preview Event (for Lake Union Conference Juniors) 7 Mon University level schools: Course registration opens at the Administration Building for spring semester 2012 10 Thu School of Education: spring semester student teacher orientation assembly 11 Fri TOEFL Test, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. 15 Tue University level schools: all comprehensives must be completed for December degree conferral Admissions application deadline for spring semester 20–27 Sun–Sun Seminary: Thanksgiving break 22 Tue University level schools: last day to change credit to audit for fall semester classes or to withdraw from a class with a W 23–27 Wed–Sun All schools except Seminary: Thanksgiving break (begins after last scheduled class on Tue) AA: Thanksgiving break (begins 12 p.m., Wed, Nov. 24) RMES: Thanksgiving break (begins 12:15 p.m., Wed, Nov. 24) 24 Thu Fall term third installment payment due 25 Fri School of Education: deadline for application to student teaching 28 Mon All campus schools: classes resume 29 Tue Enrollment open for AU/GU courses for spring term December 1 Thu Last day of fall semester classes 2 Fri University level schools: reading day (exam preparation) 3 Sat Seminary: Dedication service, 4–5:30 p.m. 5–8 Mon–Thu University level schools: fall semester finals begin Mon 7:30 a.m. 8 Thu University level schools: fall semester ends 14 Wed University level schools: fall semester grades due by 11:59 p.m. 15 Thu University level schools: spring semester • First payment due for financial clearance. • Full payment due for 1% and 3% rebate • Financial clearance required to register University level schools: fall semester grades due by 11:59 p.m. 19–Jan 1 RMES/AA: Christmas vacation 31 Sat December conferral of degrees Spring Semester 2012, January 9–May 3, 2012 Online course registration for spring semester 2012 begins Monday, March 21, 2011. Course registration at the Administration Building begins Monday, November 7, 2011. Late registration fee is in effect January 10, 2012. Last day of registration for spring semester 2012 is Wednesday, January 18, 2012. January 1 Sun FAFSA available online www.fafsa.ed.gov (filing for Financial Aid) Andrews University financial paperwork available at www.andrews.edu/sf/. 2 Mon RMES/AA: second semester classes begin 3–April 28 School of Education: spring semester student teaching schedule 8 Sun University level schools: ID cards activated for Dining Services and Bookstore in Registration Central when financial plan box is checked 9 Mon University level schools: spring semester classes begin New international students: English Placement test, 8:30–11 a.m.; Orientation, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. 10 Tue University level schools: late registration fee for spring semester classes in effect; notification of potential cancellation of low-enrollment classes 11 Wed University level schools: cancellation of unconfirmed course reservations 12 Thu University level schools: notification of potential cancellation of low-enrollment classes 14–16 Sat–Mon Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 15 Sun Seminary: Hebrew placement examination, 1 p.m. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 7 16 Mon University level schools: Martin Luther King,Jr. Day—MLK educational events replace classes RMES/AA: Martin Luther King Jr. Day—holiday 17 Tue University level schools: cancellation of classes with below minimum enrollment 18 Wed University level schools: last business day to enter spring semester classes; drop a class with full tuition refund; complete a drop/add without a fee or entry on permanent academic record; change audit to credit; must be completed by 5 p.m.; does not apply to AU/GU courses; last day to submit waiver to Student Insurance or your student account will be charged 19 Thu All graduate students: last day to apply for May graduation 23–28 Mon–Sat University Spring Week of Spiritual Emphasis 27 Fri RMES: no classes February 1–3 Wed–Fri Seminary: Seminary Scholarship Symposium 13 Mon School of Architecture: 3½ Year MArch and advanced standing application deadline for summer (May) or fall (August) admission 20 Mon All campus schools: Presidents' Day—holiday 24 Fri Spring term first installment payment due 29 Wed Mid-semester March 4, 5 Sun, Mon University Preview Event 13 Tue Priority processing for financial aid 15 Thu Admissions application deadline for summer term 1 16–25 Fri–Sun University level schools: spring semester break (begins after last scheduled class on Thursday) 17 Sat Seminary: Michigan Adventist History Tour 19–23 Mon–Fri RMES/AA: spring break 23 Fri Spring term second installment payment due 26 Mon All campus schools: classes resume University level schools: registration for summer terms and fall semester 2012 opens Seminary: E.G. White and Current Issues symposium, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 29 Thu Last date to enroll for AU/GU courses for spring term 29, 30 Thu, Fri School of Education: EdD/PhD comprehensives, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 29–31 Thu–Sat AU Music & Worship Conference 29–April 2 Thu–Sun International Student Week 30 Fri School of Education: MA comprehensives, 8:30–11:30 a.m.; 1–3 p.m. 30, April 2 Fri, Mon School of Education: EdS comprehensives, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. University level schools: last day for all comprehensives to be completed for May degree conferral April 1, 2 Sun, Mon University Preview Event 2, 3 Mon, Tue School of Education: EdD/PhD comprehensives, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 6 Fri TOEFL Test, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. 9 Mon RMES/AA: No School 10 Tue School of Education: 2011–2012 student teacher orientation assembly 15 Sun Admissions application deadline for summer term 2 17 Tue University level schools: last day to change credit to audit for spring semester classes or withdraw from a class with a W 23 Mon Spring term third installment payment due 26 Thu University level schools: last day of spring semester classes 27 Fri University level schools: reading day (exam preparation) 30–May 3 Mon–Thu University level schools: spring semester finals begin Monday, 7:30 a.m. May 3 Thu University level schools: spring semester ends 4 Fri Medical Laboratory Science: senior spring semester clinicals end School of Education: teacher dedication ceremony, 5 p.m. Consecration service: 8 p.m. 5 Sat Baccalaureate services Nursing: Pinning, 4 p.m. Seminary: Dedication service, 4–5:30 p.m. Dietetics: Dedication service, 5:30 p.m. Enrollment open for AU/GU courses for summer term3 6 Sun Commencement services 6–11 Sun–Fri Seminary: Pre-classes for Old Testament Tour 7 Mon Medical Laboratory Science: senior summer semester clinicals begin 9 Wed University level schools: spring semester grades due by 11:59 p.m. 11 Fri Seminary: Hebrew placement examination, 10 a.m. 13 Sun Seminary: new student orientation, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. 13–June 1 Seminary: Old Testament Tour 15 Tue Admissions application deadline for summer term 3 18 Fri School of Architecture: deadline for application to professional program 24–27 Thu–Sun AA: Commencement weekend 28 Mon RMES: Memorial Day—holiday 31 Thu RMES: Graduation June 1 Fri RMES: last day of school 8 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Summer Sessions 2012 Registration for summer terms 2012 begins Monday, March 26, 2012. Last days of registration for summer terms 2012 are May 14 (Term 1), June 11 (Term 2), and July 9 (Term 3). Summer Term 1 (May 14–June 8, 2012) May 7 Mon University Level Schools: May Express classes begin 8 Tue University Level Schools: Last day to enter May Express classes, drop a class with full tuition refund, complete a drop/ add without a fee or entry on permanent academic record 13 Sun New international students: orientation, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. 14 Mon University level schools: registration, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; summer Term 1 classes begin 15 Tues University level schools: late registration fee for summer Term 1 classes in effect 16 Wed University level schools: last day to enter summer Term 1 classes; drop a class with full tuition refund; complete a drop/add without a fee or entry on permanent academic record, change audit to credit; does not apply to AU/GU courses Undergraduate seniors: last day to apply for August graduation Graduate students: last day to apply for August graduation 28 Mon University level schools: Memorial Day—holiday June 5 Tue University level schools: last day to change from credit to audit or to withdraw from a class with a W for summer Term 1 8 Fri University level schools: last day of summer Term 1 classes Summer Term 2 (June 11–July 6, 2012) June 7, 8 Thu, Fri School of Education: EdD/PhD comprehensives, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 8 Fri School of Education: MA comprehensives, 8:30–11:30 a.m.; 1–3 p.m. 8, 11 Fri, Mon School of Education: EdS comprehensives, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 11, 12 Mon, Tue School of Education: EdD/PhD comprehensives, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 11 Mon University level schools: registration, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; summer Term 2 classes begin 12 Tue University level schools: late registration fee for summer Term 2 classes in effect 13 Wed University level schools: last day to enter summer Term 2 classes, drop a class with full tuition refund, complete a drop/ add without a fee or entry on permanent academic record, change audit to credit 18–24 Mon–Sun Institute of World Mission: Welcome Home Seminar 24 Sun Intensive English: Action America begins July 2 Mon University level schools: last day to change from credit to audit or to withdraw from a class with a W for summer Term 2 4 Wed All University Schools: Independence Day—Holiday 6 Fri University level schools: last day of summer Term 2 classes Summer Term 3 (July 9–August 3, 2012) July 9 Mon University level schools: registration, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; summer Term 3 classes begin 10 Tue University level schools: late registration fee for summer Term 3 classes in effect 11 Wed University level schools: last day to enter summer Term 3 classes, drop a class with full tuition refund, complete a drop/ add without a fee or entry on permanent academic record, change audit to credit 9–28 Institute of World Mission: Mission Institute 15 Sun All university students: Financial Plan portion of Registration Central opens for fall semester 2011. Make payment plans before August 15. Complete insurance information. TOEFL test, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. 16–20 Mon–Fri School of Education: Leadership and Educational Administration orientation 20 Fri Intensive English: Action America ends Medical Laboratory Science: senior summer session clinicals end 23 Mon Medical Laboratory Science: Registry Review Week begins 23–25 Mon–Wed School of Education: Leadership Roundtable Conference 31 Tue University level schools: last day to change from credit to audit or to withdraw from a class with a W for summer Term 3 August 3 Fri University level schools: last day of summer Term 3 classes Consecration service: 8 p.m. 4 Sat Baccalaureate service: 11:20 a.m. Seminary: Dedication service, 4–5:30 p.m. Medical Laboratory Science: Certification ceremony, 5 p.m. 5 Sun University Summer Commencement: 9 a.m. 5–10 Sun–Fri Seminary: Natural Remedies and Hydrotherapy Workshop 13–17 Mon–Fri Seminary: Hebrew Review Session, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. 15 Wed University level schools: summer semester grades due by 11:59 p.m. 23 Thu Seminary: Hebrew Placement Test, 8:30 a.m. THE UNIVERSITY 10 ADMISSIONS AND ACADEMICS 28 FINANCIAL INFORMATION 58 OFF-CAMPUS INTL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 84 J.N. ANDREWS HONORS PROGRAM 90 UNDERGRADUATE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 94 COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES 98 COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY 234 SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE 264 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 270 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 286 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 344 UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL 404 1100 T AHNED URNEIWVESR USNITIVYERSITY ANDREWS UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT Andrews University, a distinctive Seventh-day Adventist Christian institution, transforms its students by educating them to seek knowledge and affirm faith in order to change the world. Andrews University students will: Seek Knowledge as they Affirm Faith as they Change the World as they go forth to • Engage in intellectual discovery and • Develop a personal relationship with • Engage in creative problem-solving inquiry Jesus Christ and innovation • Demonstrate the ability to think • Deepen their faith commitment and • Engage in generous service to meet clearly and critically practice human needs • Communicate effectively • Demonstrate personal and moral • Apply collaborative leadership to • Understand life, learning, and civic integrity foster growth and promote change responsibility from a Christian point • Embrace a balanced lifestyle, • Engage in activities consistent of view including time for intellectual, with the worldwide mission of the • Demonstrate competence in their social, spiritual, and physical Seventh-day Adventist Church chosen disciplines and professions development • Apply understanding of cultural differences in diverse environments THE UNIVERSITY The only Seventh-day Adventist doctoral research university, Andrews University is also a comprehensive institution of higher learning integrating an exemplary liberal arts and sciences core with five powerful professional schools and several excellent Andrews University was established over a century ago, in graduate programs. 1874, as Battle Creek College in Battle Creek, Michigan—a Rooted in a tradition of visionaries who saw what was possible collegiate program that offered literature, languages, science and and enriched by an international and diverse faculty and student mathematics, training for teachers, and theology. Its founders, body, Andrews University now offers a wealth of choices in the visionaries of the young Seventh-day Adventist denomination, degree and certificate programs to prepare its graduates for life believed they should use every avenue to spread the gospel and in the new century. The mission of this distinguished institution, serve the world, including higher education. however, remains the same—to serve God and humankind in the On the brink of a new century, seeking room for expansion and spirit of generous service while truly ushering in a New Andrews a fresh start, the school moved in 1901 to a beautiful site near the for a New Century. banks of the St. Joseph River in Berrien Springs and was renamed Emmanuel Missionary College. From woods and farmland on which faculty and students built three wooden frame buildings Accreditation to hold their new school, the campus has grown to a property of Recognizing that students benefit from studying in ac credited 1,600 acres and a complex of academic buildings, residence halls programs, Andrews University is accredited by The Higher and apartments, and service buildings. Learning Commission and a member of the North Central The vision blossomed still further when, in 1959, the Seventh- Association1 (see Appendix, p. 423) and the Adventist Accrediting day Adventist Theological Seminary and a school of graduate Association of the General Conference of Seventh-day studies, together known as Potomac University and located Adventists for programs through the doctoral level. Professional in Washington, D.C., were moved to the campus of Emmanuel organizations have accredited specific degree programs of the Missionary College. The following year the three entities united University and other programs are moving toward accreditation. under one charter bearing the name Andrews University—with (A complete listing of university accreditations, approvals, and an integrated board of trustees, administration and faculty. The memberships is found in the Appendix.) name honors John Nevins Andrews (1829–83), pioneer Adventist theologian and intellectual and the denomination’s first official missionary to serve outside North Amer ica. Quality Academic Programs In 1974, the undergraduate division of Andrews was organized into two colleges—the College of Arts and Sciences and the The high quality of the educational experience at Andrews College of Technology. The School of Business Administration, University is shown by its listing in U.S. News and World which evolved from the Department of Business Administration, Report’s annual report on “Best Colleges.” Andrews is among was established in 1980. In a similar move, the Department of the American colleges and universities listed in Petersen’s Top Education became the School of Education in 1983. In 1993, the Colleges in Science. A strong undergraduate honors program Department of Architecture became the Division of Architecture, attracts such outstanding students as National Merit Finalists, and is now the School of Architecture. The present organizational structure of the School of Graduate Studies was adopted in 1 T he Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association 1987. All of the colleges and schools offer both undergraduate of Colleges and Schools and graduate degrees. The Seventh-day Adventist Theological 30 North La Salle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago IL 60602-2504 Seminary maintains graduate and professional programs only. Phone: (312) 263-0456; www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org