Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2014-2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction…………………………………………………..………………...7
Mission of the College.............................................................................. 9
History of the College............................................................................. 10
Accreditation and Memberships..............................................................11
Consortial Associations. ......................................................................... 12
Philosophy of Education........................................................................ 13
Academic Policy and Information................................................................ 19
General Information............................................................................... 21
Coursework.............................................................................................. 22
Grading System. ...................................................................................... 27
Coursework at Other Institutions. ......................................................... 31
Academic Progress................................................................................... 34
Academic Records.................................................................................... 39
Academic Honors.................................................................................... 41
Honor Societies....................................................................................... 41
Courses of Study............................................................................................ 45
Graduation Requirements. ..................................................................... 47
Degrees Conferred……………………………………………………47
Requirements for any Bachelor’s Degree…………………………...47
Explorations Curriculum Requirements……………………………48
Exploration Term……….……………………………………………53
Academic Majors…………………………………………………………54
Individualized Majors............................................................................. 56
Academic Minors..................................................................................... 57
Curriculum.............................................................................................. 58
Major and Minor Requirements............................................................. 59
Harrison Honors Program....................................................................233
Hess Center for Leadership Studies......................................................243
Bunting Center for Engaged Study & Community Action..................247
Sklenar Center for International Programs..........................................249
Individualized Study.............................................................................253
Pre-Professional Programs....................................................................256
Dual Degree Programs..........................................................................259
Special Programs...................................................................................262
Admission....................................................................................................267
Admission to the College......................................................................269
Entrance Requirements......................................................................... 270
Application Procedures.........................................................................272
Finances.................................................................................................276
Financial Aid..........................................................................................280
The College Register. ...................................................................................293
Faculty....................................................................................................294
Administration.......................................................................................310
Board of Trustees................................................................................... 312
Index............................................................................................................. 315
