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' r, ; V •> www.stetson.edu StetsonUniversi 3 4369 00493967 STETSON UNIVERSITY ^ 2007-2008 421 North Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, Florida 32723 Phone: 386-822-7000 Web site: www.stetson.edu VolumeCXX Number 1 Addressallcorrespondenceasindicatedbelow: AcademicPrograms DeanofdieCollegeorSchoolorChairofdieDepanment(formajor) AdmissionofStudents VicePresidentforEnrollmentManagementandCampusLife AdmissiontoGraduatePrograms DeanofCollegeorSchool PersonalWelfareandHousing OfficeofCampusLife Re-EntryandTransferCredits Registrar StudentFinancialAid DireaorofStudentFinancialAid AlumniRelations DireaorofAlumniRelations Finances VicePresidentforFinance StetsonUniversityisanequalopportunityinstitution.TheUniversitydoesnotdiscriminateonthe basisofrace,age,color,sex,sexualorientation, religion,national/ethnicorigin,ordisabilityinadministra- tionofitsadmissionspolicies,scholarshipandloanprograms,educationalpoliciesandprograms,athletic programs,orintherecruitmentandemploymentofitsfacultyandstaff. Stetson isanindependentprivateuniversity,controlledbyaself-electedBoardofTrustees.Stetsonis accreditedbytheCommissiononCollegesoftheSouthernAssociationofCollegesandSchools(1866 SouthernLane,Decatur,Georgia30033-4097;telephonenumber404-679-4500) toawardbachelors, master's,andEducationalSpecialistdegreesintheCollegeofArtsandSciences;bachelor'sdegreesinthe SchoolofMusic;bachelor'sandmaster'sdegreesintheSchoolofBusinessAdministration;theJuris DoctorandMasterofLawsdegreesintheCollegeofLaw;andajointJ.D.-M.B.A.degree.Stetson'smain campusinDeLandhousestheCollegeofArtsandSciences,theSchoolofBusinessAdministration,and theSchoolofMusic;theStetsonUniversityCenteratCelebration,offeringgraduateprogramsin business,education,andcoimsehng,undergraduatedegreecompletionprogramingeneralbusiness administration,andprofessionaldevelopmentprogramsineducation,finance,business,andtechnology, islocatedinCelebration;andtheCollegeofLawisinGulfpon,withanadditionalcampusinTampa. Eachschoolandcollegeissupervisedacademicallybyitsown Dean. TheUniversity'sprogramsareaccreditedbyAACSBInternational-TheAssociationtoAdvance CollegiateSchoolsofBusiness,theAmerican BarAssociation,theAmericanChemicalSociety,the CouncilforAccreditationofCounselingandRelatedEducationalPrograms,theNationalAssociationof SchoolsofMusic,andtheNationalCouncilforAccreditationofTeacherEducation. TheUniversityisamemberoftheAmericanAssociationofUniversityWomen,theAmencanCouncil onEducation,theAssociationofAmericanCollegesandUniversities,theAssociationofAmericanLaw Schools,theFloridaAssociationofCollegesandUniversities,theIndependentCollegesandUniversities ofFlorida,theNationalAssociationofIndependentCollegesandUniversities,andtheSouthern UniversityConference. ThiseditionoftheStetsonBulletin,editedbyLauraGlander,supersedesallothers.Thecontentsdo notconstituteacontract.ThefacultyandtrusteesofStetsonUniversityreservetherighttochange, modify,revoke,oraddtotheUniversityacademic,financial,orstudentrequirementsorregulationsat anytime,withoutpriornotice.TheprovisionsofthisBulletinapplytotheDeLandandCelebration campuses.Coverdesign isbytheOfficeofPublicRelationsandCommunications. ForinformationconcerningtheCollegeofLaw,writetotheAdmissionsOffice,Stetson University CollegeofLaw, 1401 61stStreetSouth,Gulfport, Florida33707.ThephonenumberoftheCollegeof Lawis727-562-7800.VisittheCollegeofLawontheWebatvyww.law.stetson.eduformoreinforma- tion. ForinformationabouttheStetsonUniversityCenteratCelebration,writetoProgramAssistant, StetsonUniversityCenter,800CelebrationAvenue,Suite 104,Celebration, Florida34747orcall 321-939-7600.VisittheWebsiteatwww.stetson.edu/celebrationformoreinformation.""" DO NOT r-'^ ' , FROM LiDr.,vi-.i TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the President 3 Mission, Values, Heritage 4 Admission 6 Expenses 11 FinancialAid 16 Student Life 23 Academic Policies 30 University Programs 42 FirstYear Studies 42 Orientation and Registration 43 DiscoveryProgram 43 The University Honors Program 43 International Programs 45 ^ Experiential Learning and Leadership Programs Course Symbols and Classifications 50 College ofArts and Sciences 51 InterdisciplinaryMinors 152 Pre-Professional Programs 156 School ofBusinessAdministration 162 School ofMusic 191 Graduate and Professional Programs 214 Graduate and Professional School Linkages 247 Continuing Education 247 Stetson UniversityCenter at Celebration 250 College ofLaw 252 Faculty, Administration, and Board Members (2006-2007) 256 Index 280 Academic Calendar (2007-2008) 285 MESSAGEFROM THEPRESIDENT StetsonUniversityisasmall,highquality,privateuniversitycomposedoffourstrongcolleges andschoolsinfourFloridalocadons.TheCollegeofArtsandSciences,SchoolofBusiness AdministrationandSchoolofMusicareonthehistoricmaincampusin DeLand;thenew interdisciplinaryStetsonUniversityCenterislocatedinthetownofCelebration,justwest ofOrlando;andtheCollegeofLawislocatedinGullport/St. PetersburgandTampa. Each ofStetson'scollegesandschoolsisrankedamongthebestinnationalcollegeguides,andeachhas achieveddistinctionthroughspecialprogramsandpresugiousaccreditations. StetsonUniversity'smission istoprovideatransformationaleducationinacreativecommunity committedtoscholarshipandliberallearning,andtofosterinstudentsthequalitiesofmindandheart thatwillpreparethemtoreachtheirfullpotentialasindividuals,informedcitizens,andresponsible participantsinlocalcommunitiesandtheworld.Stetsonstrivestoeducategoodpeopletoleadgreatlives. Ouracademicdisciplinesareimifiedbyourprofoimdcommitmenttoteaching,valuesandsocial responsibility,interdisciplinaryprograms,andthepursuitofintellectualdistinction. TheheartofStetsonUniversity'sacademicenterpriseisledbyouroutstandingfaculty.Ourteaching- learningprocessfocusesuponthewholeperson,sustainingdeepengagementanddialogueamong studentsandfaculty,andactiveformsofcitizenshipandsocialresponsibility. Ourundergraduatestudent- facultyratiostandsatanenviable 11-to-1,whichallowsstudentsandfacultytoengageinintensive, interaaiveteaching-learningactivides. StetsonUniversitygrewfromthedreamofNewYorkentrepreneurHenryDeLand. Helaunched StetsonUniversityin 1883asDeLandAcademyandtheStateofFloridachartereditasDeLand Universityin 1887.ThenamewaschangedtwoyearslatertohonorJohnB.Stetson,aPhiladelphiahat manufacturerandphilanthropistwhogavegenerouslyofhisdmeandresourcestoassuretheUniversity's StetsonUniversitycontinuestobuildonits 124-yearcommitmenttoacademicexcellenceandthe integrationofvaluesintotheteaching-learningprocess. Stetsonclearlyhasbuiltonitsheritageinways thatwouldmakeMr. DeLandproud. — DougLee,President Stetson University A Comprehensive University Where Learning and Values Meet I. Educational Mission OurmissionatStetson Universityistoprovideanexcellenteducationinacreativecommu- nityw^herelearningandvaluesmeet, andtofosterinstudentsthequalitiesofmindandheart thatwillpreparethemtoreachtheirfuUpotentialasinformedcitizensoflocalcommimities andtheworld. AtStetson, theartofteachingispracticedthroughprogramssolidlygroundedinatradition ofliberallearningthatstimulatescritical thinking, imaginativeinquiry, creativeexpression, and livelyintellectualdebate.Theartoflearningisenhancedthroughsmallinteractiveclasses, close student-facultyalliances, andcollaborativeapproachesthatprovidethefoundationfor rewardingcareersandadvancedstudyinselectivegraduateandprofessionalprograms.We embracediversemethodologiestofostereffectivecommunication, informationandtechnolog- icalliteracy,andaestheticappreciation.Weencouragethedevelopmentofinformedconvic- tions, independentjudgment, andlifelongcommitments tolearningthatarecharacteristic featuresoftheenlightenedcitizen. In bringingtogetherlearningandvalues, theUniversity encouragesallofitsmembers todemonstratepersonalintegrity; todevelopanappreciationfor thespiritualdimensionoflife; toembraceleadershipinanincreasinglycomplex, interdepen- dent, andtechnologicalworld; andtocommittoactiveformsofsocialresponsibility. II.Values andVision Fromitsfounding, StetsonUniversityhasaffirmedtheimportanceofspirituallifeandthe questfortruthinitseducationalmission.TheUniversitymotto. ProDeoetVeritate ("For GodandTruth"), isasymbolofthiscommitment, anditexpressesourdeterminadonto integratethepursuitofaliberaleducationwiththesearchformeaninginourlivesandinour commimities. Charteredasanindependentandcomprehensiveimiversity. Stetsonhashadan historicalrelationshipwiththeChristiancommimityandtheBaptistdenominations.That reladonshiphasshapedourcommitmenttobuildaninclusivecommunity.Today, the Universityincludespersonsfromdiversereligious, ethnic, cultural, economic, andintellectual backgrounds. ItisthusfromvaryingperspecdvesthatmembersoftheUniversitycommimity havejoinedtogethertoaffirmcollectively: • Thecentrailtyofknowledge,examinedideas,andindependentjudgmentinthelifeof aneducatedperson; • Theinherentdignity,worth, andequalityofallpersons; • Theimportanceofcommunityinhumanlife; • Theroleofreligiousandspiritualquestsformeaninginhumanexperience; • Thevalueofdiversepersonsanddifferingideasinaneducationalcommunity; • Theresponsibilitywesharetoworktowardsocialjustice; • Thenecessityfordecisionstobeguidedbyethicsandsocialresponsibility; and • Theobligationofindividualsandcommunitiestoactasresponsiblestewardsofthe naturalenvironment. Inourcurriculumandco-curricularactivities, then,weaimtoinfriseliberaleducationwith thevaluesofreligiousandspirituallife, ethicaldecision-making, humandiversityandcom- monality, genderequity, communityservice, andenvironmental responsibility.Weaspireto developdistinctive, innovative, andinterdisciplinaryundergraduateandgraduateprograms thatarecenteredonvigorousintellectualinquiry, informedbythesevalues, increasinglyglobal inperspective, andworthyoflocalandnationalrecognition. III. Heritage and Character Florida'sfirstprivateuniversity. Stetson Universitywasfoundedin 1883 byHenryA. DeLand, aNewYorkphilanthropist, as DeLandAcademy. In 1887, theLegislatureofthe StateofFloridaenactedtheCharterofDeLand Universityasan independent institutionof higherlearning.TheUniversity's namewaschanged in 1889 to honorJohn B. Stetson, the nationally-known hatmanufacturerwhogavegenerouslyofhis timeand means toadvancethe qualityandreputationoftheinstitution, andwhoserved, with Mr. DeLandandothers, asa foimdingtrusteeoftheUniversity.ThefirstcharterstatedtheobjectoftheUniversityshould be"topromotethegeneralinterestsofeducation, andtoqualifyitsstudentstoengagein the learnedprofessionsorotheremploymentsofsociety, and todischargehonorablyand usefully thevariousdutiesoflife." Stetson'sfirstpresident. Dr.John F. Forbes,clearlydescribed the commitmenttoteachingthathasbeenahallmarkoftheUniversitythroughoutitshistory: "Buildings, librariesandapparatusaregoodandgiveadde—d power, butthevitalcontactof studentswithavigorousandstimulatingmindandheart thisisthesinequanonofa successfiileducation . . .Themostimportantthingistofindmenandwomenoflarge heartandmind, apt to teachandfiillofenthusiasm—andstimulatingpower ... todevelop in thestudentthehabitofindependentjudgment ofinvestigatingstatementsand principlesforoneself, andthusforoneselfdiscovertheirtruthorfalsity." Today, Stetson Universityisanon-sectarian,comprehensive, privateuniversitycomposedof individuallystrongundergraduateprograms invariouscollegesandschools, andaselected groupofacademicallydistinctivegraduate, professional, andcontinuingeducationprograms. Weseekacademicallytalentedindividualswithleadershippotentialandrecordsofpersonal growthandcommunityservice.Wepromoteandsupportscholarlyandcreativeactivity amongstudents, faculty, andstaffasameanstoenhancelearning, teaching, andprofessional development,andasacontribution to thebroaderbaseofknowledge. The UniversityValues Council Stetson Universitycentersitsacademic, campuslife, andserviceprogramsonarigorous examinationofthevalues thatsupport meaningfiollives.TheUniversityValuesCouncilwas createdin 1998 toleadthiscampusconversationaboutvaluesandcommitmenttoaction in keyareas. Council members includetheChairsofsevenstrategiccouncilswhohaveplanning responsibilityforthecommitmentsidentifiedintheUniversity'sstatementof"Valuesand Viissiioonn": • ReligiousandSpiritualLifeCouncil • Ethical Decision-MakingCoimcil • DiversityCouncil • GenderEquityCouncil • Environmental ResponsibilityCouncil • CommunityServiceCouncil HealthandWellnessCouncil EachoftheseCouncilsdrawson andin turn supportsStetson'sacademicprograms, and eachwelcomestheparticipation ofallstudents, faculty, andstaffwho havean activeinterestin anexamination ofvalues in academicstudyandthrough personal orinstitutional practices. For additional informadonabout theValuesCouncil, itssevenconsdtuentcouncilsandrelated academicprograms, andcurrentiniuadves,contactDr. DonaldMusser, ChairoftheValues Council. .. ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS ApplicationsforStetsonUniversityshouldbesubmittedearlyinthefirstsemesterofthe highschoolsenioryear.ThepriorityfilingdateforapplicationsforthefallsemesterisMarch 15; forthespringsemesterisNovember 15; forthesummersessionisApril 15.Applications receivedaft:erthosedatesw^iUbeconsideredonaspace-availablebasis. Toobtainanapplication, pleasevisittheStetson UniversityWebsiteatwv^ny.stetson.edu. call 800-688-0101,[email protected]. UseoftheCommonApplicationor CollegeLinkisalsoencouraged. Application Process First-yearapplicantsmustsubmitthefollowing: 1. Completedapplication, includingapersonalstatementorgradedwritingsample 2. $40.00application fee,whichisnonrefiindable 3. Secondaryschooltranscript 4. SATorACTtestingscores (writingsectionsofSATorACTarerecommendedbutnot required) 5. Counselorrecommendation Musicstudentsmustalsosatisfactorilycompleteanaudition. TheSATorACTshouldbetakenlateinthejimioryearandagainearlyinthefallofthe senioryear. ForinformationabouttheScholasticAssessmentTest (SAT),youmaywrite: CollegeBoardATP, PostOfficeBox6200, Pnnceton, NJ 08541-6200orcall609-771-7600. ForinformationabouttheAmericanCollegeTestingprogram (ACT)youmaywrite:ACT, PostOfficeBox441, IowaCity, Iowa52240orcall319-337-1000.Yourhighschoolguidance counselorwillalsohaveinformationaboutstandardizedtesting. FirstyearAdmissions Requirements AdmissiontotheUniversityiscompetitive. Stetsonseeksstudentswixhthepotentialto contributetoandbenefitfi-omtheUniversity'sdiverserangeofacademicandco-curricular programs.Admissionsdecisionsarebaseduponthefollowing: 1 Academicrecord, includingcourseselection,gradepointaverage, andclassrank 2. Standardizedtesting 3. Applicant'spersonalstatement/gradedpaper 4. Demonstratedleadershippotential,co-curricuIarandservice-relatedactivities, andthe abilitytocontributetotheUniversitycommimityinsomespecialway TheAcademic Record Tobeconsideredforadmission, applicantsmustsatisfactorilycompleteacollegepreparatory programinhighschool.Ashighschoolprogramsandgradingsystemsvarywidely, the secondaryschoolprogramcannotberigidlyprescribed. Underspecialcircumstances,some studentsmaybeadmittedtotheGeneralStudies ProgrambytheUniversityAdmissions Committee. StudentssoadmittedmustsuccessfiallycompletetherequirementsoftheGeneral StudiesProgramtodeclareamajorinaCollegeorSchool. However, theAdmissionsCommit- teeismostinterestedinstudentswithsolidacademicachievementinfiveormorecollege preparatorycourseseachofthefouryearsofhighschool.Minimunipreparationmustinclude thefollowing: 1 FouryearsofEnglish 2. Atleastthreeyearsofmath, includingAlgebraI, Geometry,andAlgebraII 3. Threeyearsofnaturalscience 4. Twoyearsofsocialscience 5. Twoconsecutiveyearsofamodernlanguage Suitablecollegepreparatoryelectiveswillcompletetheapplicant's program.Agradepoint averageofbetterthan3.0 is typical forstudentsaccepted toStetson. Internationalstudents should notespecificstepsforapplication listedlaterin thissection. — Admissions Notification Regular Decision Plan RegularDecision candidatesforfalladmissionwill receivenotificationafterDecember 1. Theadmission ofallcandidates remainsprovisional until finalgradeshavebeen submitted. If finalgradesareunsatisfactory, Stetson Universityreservestherighttowithdrawtheofferof admission to thestudent. — Admissions Notification Early Decision An EarlyDecisionoption isavailabletowellqualifiedpotentialfirst-yearstudentswho designateStetson as theirfirstchoice.Thedeadlineforreceiptofapplications forEarly Decision forthefallsemesterisNovember 1.TheEarlyDecision PlanofStetson Universityis intended toservethosestudentswithstronghighschool records, rankin class, gradepoint average, SATorACTscores, andspecial potential tocontribute toandbenefit from Stetson University. TheEarlyDecision applicantmustsign acontractindicating(1) hisorherintention to applyasan EarlyDecisioncandidate, (2) thatStetson is theinstitutionoffirstchoice, and (3) thatifaccepted, heorshewillbepreparedtopaytheenrollmentdepositandwillenrollat Stetson University.Thisstatementisacontractbetween theapplicantand theUniversity, certifyingthatupon admission toStetson, applicationstootherschoolswill bewithdrawnand thestudentwillattendStetson. Parentsandsecondaryschoolcounselorssign thiscontractas well. EarlyDecisioncandidateswillbenotifiedbeforeNovember25. Studentsofferedearly admissionareexpectedtocommittotheUniversitywithin threeweeksofthenoticeof admission bypaymentofanon-refundabledeposit. StudentscompletingaFinancial Early Estimatorwill receivean EarlyDecision FinancialAidAward. EarlyDecisioneliminates apprehension aboutcollegeacceptance. Likewise, thestudenthashousingpreferenceand is given preferential treatmentthroughouttheadmissionprocess. EarlyEntry Occasionally,highschool underclassmenareinterestedinattendingStetsonasfiill dme studentspriorto theirhighschoolgraduation. Suchstudents maybeconsideredforadmission iftheirsecondaryschoolworkisexemplary; standardized testsshowgreatacademicpotential; andan interviewwith the DeanofAdmissions indicates thatthestudentismatureandableto handle theacademicaswellassocialchallengesofcollege. Suchstudents mustsubmitthesame materials requiredofall first-yearstudentapplicanons. NOTE: It is important forEarlyEntry candidates tobeaware thatstudentswhoentercollegewithoutahighschooldiplomaorGED areineligibleforallstateandfederal financialassistance. Enrollment Deposit Acceptedstudentswhoplan toattend Stetson arerequiredto makean enrollmentdepositto indicatean intention toenroll.Thenon-refundabledepositis $400 forthestudentwhowill liveon campusand $200 forthestudentwhowillcommute to theStetsoncampus. Freshmen, sophomores, andjuniors (asdeterminedbycredithoursearned) arerequired toliveon campus unless theyplan tolivewith theirimmediate families in the DeLandarea, ormeetother criteriaoftheexemption policy.Thesecriteriaarelistedon theIntenttoEnrollformwhich the .. . studentreceivesuponadmissiontotheUniversity. Pleasenotethatthispolicymaychange aftertheprintingofthispublication. TheenrollmentdepositfortheEarlyDecisioncandidateisdue30daysfollowingaccep- tanceandisnon-refimdable. TheenrollmentdepositfortheRegularDecisioncandidateisdueonorbeforeMay 1 CandidateswhoareacceptedafterMay 1 andplantoattendStetsonareexpectedtopaythe enrollmentdepositwithinthreeweeksafteracceptance.TheEnrollmentDepositisnon- reftmdable.Applicantsareencouragedtopaythedepositasearlyaspossibleafteracceptanceas housingpreferencesarehonoredbaseduponreceiptdateofthisdeposit. TRANSFERS ApplicationstotransferforthefallsemestershouldbesubmittedbyMarch 15.Afterthat date, applicantswillbeconsideredonaspace-availablebasis.Transfersmayalsoenterin the springsemester(deadlineisNovember 15), andin thesummersession (deadlineisApril 15). Transfercandidateswill receivenotificationofadmissiononarollingbasisuponcompletion oftheapplication. Toobtainanapplication,pleasewritetotheOfficeofAdmissions, StetsonUniversity,421 N.WoodlandBlvd., Unit8378, DeLand, Florida32723 orcall386-822-7100or800-688- 0101.Anon-lineapplicationisavailableonourWebsiteatwww.stetson.edu. TransferApplication Process Transferapplicantsmustsubmitthefollowing: 1 Completedapplication, includingapersonalstatement. Informationgiveninthe personalstatementisverycrucialtotheadmissionsdecisioniftheapplicantisnot currendyattendingcollegefiill-time. 2. $40.00application feewhichisnon-reftmdable 3. Finalhighschool transcriptandtranscriptsfromallcollegesattended 4. SATorACTtestingresults (iftransferringtoStetsonUniversitywithfewerthan30 credithours) 5. Recommendationfromemployerifcurrendyemployed Musicstudentsmustalsosatisfactorilycompleteanaudition. Admissions Requirements AstudentwhowishestotransfertoStetsonUniversitymust: 1 Havecompletedasemesterofacademicworkataregionallyaccreditedcollegeor universityatthetimeofentry, andnotbeconcurrendyenrolledinhighschool. 2. Beingoodstandingandeligibletocontinueorbereadmittedatthelastinstitution attended, unlessallworkhasbeencompletedorthestudenthasgraduatedfromthat institution. 3. HaveearnedatleastaCciunulativegradepointaverage (2.0ona4.0scale) inacollege parallelprogram. Mostsuccessftiltransfercandidateshaveearnedatleasta3.0grade- pointaverage. 4. Meetallcriteriaforfirst-yearadmissioniflessthan30semesterhoursofcollegecredit havebeenearned. Stetson Universityhonorssuspensionsofthelastinstitution,andcreditwillnotbeawarded forworktakenduringthesuspensionperiod. ItistheresponsibilityofthecandidatetoprovidetheDeanofAdmissionsatStetson Universitywithofficialtranscriptsofworkcompletedfrom^//collegesattended. Concealment ofpreviousattendanceatacollegeoruniversityiscauseforcancellationofadmissionand registration.