Unformatted text preview: P age |1 CATALoG
2016-2017
THE UNDERGRADUATE
COLLEGE 48380 U.S. Hwy 52 N
Misenheimer, NC 28109
PHONE: 704-463-1360
FAX: 704-463-1363 Accredited by National Association of Schools of Music; North Carolina State Board of Education; National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education. Pfeiffer University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501)
to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Pfeiffer University is approved by The University Senate of The United Methodist
Church as a United Methodist-Related Institution. Revised July 2016 P age |2 Notice of Compliance with Federal Law
TITLE IX Pfeiffer University is committed to providing equal access to its educational programs,
activities, and facilities to all otherwise qualified students without discrimination on the basis
of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.
An equal opportunity employer, Pfeiffer affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its
employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 et seq).
Pfeiffer University prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment. For studentrelated disability discrimination concerns, contact the disability services coordinator, 704-4633366. For all other concerns, including any arising under Title IX, contact the director of
human resources, who is also Pfeiffer’s Title IX Coordinator, 704-463-3067.
TITLE VII Pfeiffer University employs individuals and admits students of any race, color, or national
origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available
to students at the University. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national
origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan
programs, and athletic and other university administered programs.
Furthermore, Pfeiffer University trustees have determined that students not be denied
admission, rights, privileges, programs, or activities on the basis of religion, veteran status, sex,
sexual orientation or ethnic origin; nor will the University discriminate on the basis of religion,
veteran status, sex, sexual orientation or ethnic origin.
SECTION 504 P feiffer University does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants who
are disabled. This policy is in keeping with Section 504, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as
amended.
AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT Pfeiffer University does not discriminate against students or applicants on the basis of age.
This policy is in keeping with the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and with the EEOC Age
Discrimination Act.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Pfeiffer University is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.
EXCHANGE VISITORS Pfeiffer University has been designated by the U.S. Department of State as a sponsor of
exchange visitor programs.
Pfeiffer University further complies with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This act, as it applies to institutions of higher learning,
ensures that students have access to certain records that pertain to them and that unauthorized
persons do not have access to such records. A copy of the act and the University’s policy
regarding student educational records and information is available upon request at the Office
of the Dean of Student Development. For more information on FERPA see page 29-30. P age |3
Information on crime statistics and graduation rates is available upon request from the
Dean of Students in the Student Development Office.
This catalog is not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between a student and Pfeiffer University. The
information in this catalog applies to the academic year 2016-2017 and is accurate and current, to the best of
Pfeiffer’s knowledge, as of July 2016. Pfeiffer University reserves the right to change fees, programs of study, academic
requirements, faculty, the academic calendar, and other items described herein without prior notice, in accordance
with established procedures. P age |4 Table of Contents
The Pfeiffer University Catalog is a reference manual for current students, faculty, staff, and
others. It describes the University programs for the 2016-2017 academic year and provides
other information about Pfeiffer University. The largest section of the Catalog contains, in
alphabetical order, all areas of study available at Pfeiffer University. It defines some terms
commonly used at Pfeiffer and describes the programs which are offered, the requirements
for each, and the student organizations and special services available; a listing of the faculty,
staff, and trustees of Pfeiffer University; the history of the University; the academic calendar
for 2016-2017; and other information. Contents
Notice of Compliance with Federal Law............................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................. 4
The Francis Center for Servant Leadership ......................................................................................... 7
Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................. 8
Educational Goals for the Graduate Program ............................................................................................... 9
PFEIFFER FACTS............................................................................................................................................................ 9
THE VILLAGE CHURCH OF PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY ...................................................... 10
OPEN DOOR TRADITION.............................................................................................................................. 11
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................ 11
Rolling Admission.................................................................................................................................. 13
Technology Requirements ................................................................................................................ 13
Windows Systems ............................................................................................................................. 13
Macintosh Systems ........................................................................................................................... 13
Student Purchase Program ............................................................................................................... 13
Pfeiffer University Active Directory, Email and Blackboard Accounts............................................... 14
Technology Assistance ...................................................................................................................... 14
DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM ............................................................................................................ 14
CAMPUS VISITS ..................................................................................................................................... 14
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS .................................................................................................................... 14
COSTS AND FINANCIAL POLICIES ................................................................................................ 15
FINANCIAL AID .................................................................................................................................... 21
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................. 24
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC POLICIES ............................................................................. 25
UNDERGRADUATE WITHDRAWAL POLICIES .................................................................... 35
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAM .............................................................................. 44
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE (GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS)........................ 47
CULTURAL PROGRAM ...................................................................................................................... 52
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL PROGRAM ................................................................................... 53
CAPITOL HILL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ................................................................................ 54
Accounting (ACCT)......................................................................................................................................................... 55
Art (ART) ...................................................................................................................................................................59
Athletic Coaching (COHG) .....................................................................................................................................63
Biology (BIOL) .................................................................................................................................................................. 63 P age |5
Business Management and Leadership (BMAL) .................................................................................. 68
Chemistry (CHEM)............................................................................................................................. 73
Communication (COMM) ....................................................................................................................... 76
Visual Communication (VCOM) ................................................................................................................................. 80
Comprehensive Science Education (CSED)............................................................................................................... 81
Computer Information Systems (COMP) .............................................................................................................82
Cooperative Education (COED) ................................................................................................................................... 88
Criminal Justice (CRIM) ..........................................................................................................................................88
Economics (ECON) ............................................................................................................................ 92
Education (EDUC) ............................................................................................................................. 93
English (ENGL) ................................................................................................................................ 113
Environmental Science (ENSC) ....................................................................................................... 118
Environmental Studies (ENST)........................................................................................................ 120
Ethics (RAPT) ................................................................................................................................... 120
Foreign Languages ......................................................................................................................................................... 121
Geography (GEOG) ......................................................................................................................... 124
Global Pfeiffer Studies (GPS) ........................................................................................................... 125
Health and Exercise Science (EXSC) .............................................................................................. 125
Health and Physical Education (HPED) ......................................................................................... 128
History (HSTY) ................................................................................................................................. 132
Honors (HNRS)................................................................................................................................. 137
Human Services (HSRV)........................................................................................................................................137
International Cultural Studies (ICUL) (Under Review)............................................................................................. 139
International Relations (INRL) (Under Review)......................................................................................................... 140
Mathematical Sciences (MATH) ................................................................................................................................ 140
Military Science (MLSC) .............................................................................................................................................. 144
Music and Worship (MUSI)..................................................................................................................................151
Nursing (NURS) ................................................................................................................................ 162
Physical Education (PHED) ..................................................................................................................................167
Physics-Engineering Studies (PHYS)....................................................................................................................168
Political Science (PLSC) .........................................................................................................................................169
Psychology (PSYC) ........................................................................................................................... 172
Religion and Practical Theology (RAPT).................................................................................................................. 175
Social Studies (SOST) .............................................................................................................................................181
Sociology (SOCY) ...................................................................................................................................................181
Special Education (SPED) .....................................................................................................................................183
Sport Management (SMGT) .................................................................................................................................183
Sports Ministry................................................................................................................................................................. 185
Theatre (THTR) .............................................................................................................................................................. 185
University Studies (UNIV) .....................................................................................................................................186
Women’s Studies (WSTY) (Suspended) ...................................................................................................................... 189
Writing............................................................................................................................................................................... 190
Business Management and Leadership...................................................................................................................... 190
MBA 3-2 Program .......................................................................................................................................................... 190
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC HONORS ...........................................................................................195
PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM......................................................................................195
ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND STUDENT SERVICES ................................................................. 197 P age |6
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 202
ACADEMIC AND HONORARY ORGANIZATIONS ................................................................................ 204
MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 205
CAMPUS MINISTRIES............................................................................................................................................. 205
ATHLETICS...........................................................................................................................................................206
MISENHEIMER CAMPUS ...............................................................................................................................207
ACADEMIC, ADMINISTRATIVE, STUDENT ACTIVITY AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES .............................. 207
RESIDENCE HALLS ............................................................................................................................... 209
PROFESSORSHIPS, LECTURESHIPS, FUNDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS ....................................................... 210
THE HISTORY OF PFEIFFER.........................................................................................................................217
Pfeiffer University Faculty ............................................................................................................ 219
ADMINISTRATION at Misenheimer ....................................................................................... 226
PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY AT CHARLOTTE ......................................................................... 233
PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY RALEIGH-DURHAM .................................................................. 235
FACULTY EMERITI ....................................................................................................................... 235
BOARD OF TRUSTEES .......................................................................................................................... 236
CLASS OF 2016 ......................................................................................................................... 236
CLASS OF 2017 ......................................................................................................................... 237
CLASS OF 2018 ......................................................................................................................... 237
CLASS OF 2019 ......................................................................................................................... 237
EMERITI (LIFE) MEMBERS ........................................................................................................ 238
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ............................................................................................................. 238
ACADEMIC CALENDARS ...................................................................................................................... 244 P age |7 The Francis ...
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