2009–2010 - Grove City College

Bulletin 

2009–2010 

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Grove City 

College 

Bulletin 

August 2009 

Catalog Issued 

for 2009-2010 

with calendars and 

announcements of courses 

Nondiscrimination policy 

Grove City College is a private educational institution. It does not discriminate on the 

basis of age, race, color, creed, sex, marital status, disability, or national/ethnic origin 

in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and 

loan programs, athletic and other college-administrative programs. 

Grove City College Bulletin 

Volume 94 

(USP 230-600) 

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in August by Grove City College, 100 Campus Drive, Grove City, Mercer County, PA 

16127-2104. Editor: Dr. William P. Anderson, Provost and Vice President for Academic 

Affairs, 100 Campus Drive, Grove City, PA 16127-2104. Managing Editor: Dr. John G. 

Inman, Dean of Enrollment Services and Registrar, 100 Campus Drive, Grove City, PA 

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GROVE CITY COLLEGE CALENDAR 

2009–2010 ACADEMIC YEAR 

Fall Semester 2009 

S M T W R F S 

Aug. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Thursday Aug. 27 Freshman residence halls open – 8:30 am 

30 31 Thur.-Sun. Aug. 27 - 30 New student welcome and orientation 

Saturday Aug. 29 Upper class residence halls open – 9:00 am 

Monday Aug. 31 Classes begin - 8:00 am 

Sept. 1 2 3 4 5 Tuesday Sept. 1 Opening convocation - 9:00 am 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Friday Sept. 4 Last day to drop/add a class by 5:00 pm 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Monday Sept. 7 Labor Day - No classes 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 

Thursday Sept. 10 Monday evening classes meet (Makeup for Labor Day) 

Oct. Saturday Oct. 3 Homecoming vs. St. Vincent 

1 2 3 Monday Oct. 19 Mid-term grades due by noon 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thur.-Sun. Oct. 22 - 25 Fall break - No classes - Residence halls remain open 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Monday Oct. 26 Classes resume - 8:00 am 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Wednesday Oct. 28 Last day to withdraw from a class by 5:00 pm 

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Thursday Oct. 29 Registration - Seniors 

Nov. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Thursday Nov. 5/12/19 Registration – Juniors/Sophomores/Freshmen 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Saturday Nov. 21 Thanksgiving recess begins, residence halls close - 10 am 

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Sunday Nov. 29 Residence halls open - 1:00 pm 

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

29 30 

Monday Nov. 30 Classes resume - 8:00 am 

Dec. 1 2 3 4 5 Monday Mon.-Wed. Dec. 14 - 16 Evening class finals 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Thursday Dec. 17 Study Day 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Thur.-Tue. Dec. 17 - 22 Final examinations 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 31 

Spring Semester 2010 

S M T W R F S 

Wednesday Dec. 23 Residence halls close – 10:00 am 

Jan. 1 2 Sunday Jan. 3 Residence halls open for Jan. Intersession - 1:00 pm 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Mon.-Sat. Jan. 4 - 16 Classes begin for Jan. Intersession - Jan. 4 - 9:00 am 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Monday Jan. 18 Classes begin - 8:00 am 

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 

31 

Friday Jan. 22 Last day to drop/add a class by 5:00 pm 

Feb. 1 2 3 4 5 6 

7 8 9 10 11 1213 

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 

28 

Thur.-Sun. Feb. 25 - 28 Spring break - No classes - Residence halls remain open 

March 1 2 3 4 5 6 Monday Mar. 1 Classes resume - 8:00 am 

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Monday Mar. 8 Mid-term grades due by noon 

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Wednesday Mar. 17 Last day to withdraw from a class by 5:00 pm 

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Thursday Mar. 18/25 Registration – Seniors/Juniors 

28 29 30 31 Saturday Mar. 27 Easter recess begins, residence halls close - 10:00 am 

April 1 2 3 Monday Apr. 5 Residence halls open - 1:00 pm 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Tuesday Apr. 6 Classes resume - 8:00 am 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Thursday Apr. 8 Monday evening classes meet (Makeup for Easter) 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Thursday Apr. 15 Registration – Sophomores 

25 26 27 28 29 30 Thursday Apr. 22 Registration – Freshmen 

May 1 Saturday May 1 Parents’ Day 

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mon.-Wed. May 3 - 5 Evening class finals 

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Thursday May 6 Study Day 

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Thur.-Tue. May 6 - 11 Final examinations 

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Wednesday May 12 Residence halls close for under class students – 10 am 

30 31 Fri.-Sat. May 14 - 15 Baccalaureate 7:00 pm/Commencement 10:00 am 

Saturday May 15 Residence halls close for seniors - 6:00 pm 

Sunday May 16 Residence halls open for May Intersession - 1:00 pm 

Mon.-Sat. May 17 - 29 May Intersession - May 17 Classes begin - 9:00 am 

In keeping with the educational mission of Grove City College, the educational policies and procedures are continually being reviewed 

and changed. This bulletin, which is to be used as an informational guide, contains regulations, facts, and requirements that were correct 

at the time of publication. The Board of Trustees of the College reserves the right and authority to alter any or all of the statements contained 

herein, without prior notice; however, a change in graduation requirements will not be made retroactive unless the change is to the advantage 

of the students. Students are responsible for keeping informed of official policies and meeting all College requirements.

History and Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 

The Mission of Grove City College . .6 

Goals and Objectives of 

Grove City College . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 

The Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 

Endowments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 

Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 

Expenses and Financial Aid . . . . . . .19 

Tuition Payment Plan . . . . . . . . . . . .20 

Financial Aid Program . . . . . . . . . . .21 

Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 

Loan Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 

Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 

Rules and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . .30 

Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 

Student Organizations . . . . . . . . . . .36 

Prize Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 

Academic Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 

Requirements for Graduation . . . . . .40 

Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 

Transfer Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 

Withdrawals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 

Class Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 

Academic Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 

General Education 

and Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 

General Education Requirements . .54 

Chapel Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 

Bachelor of Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 

Bachelor of Science . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 

Bachelor of Science in 

Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . .63 

Bachelor of Science in 

Mechanical Engineering . . . . . . . . .64 

Bachelor of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 

Contents 

Courses of Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . .71 

Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 

Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 

Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 

Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 

Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 

Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 

Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 

Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . . . .120 

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 

Entrepreneurship . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 

Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 

Mechanical Engineering . . . . . . . .149 

Modern Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 

Music and Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . .172 

Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 

Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 

Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 

Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196 

Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 

Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 

Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 

Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 

Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 

Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216 

Full-Time Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 

Part-Time Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228 

Retired Administration . . . . . . . . . .232 

Retired Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 

General Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234 

Index by Major/Minor . . . . . . . . . .235

History and Purpose / 5 

History and Purpose 

During the founding days of the College, Joseph Newton Pew said to Dr. Isaac C. 

Ketler, “Make the College healthful, for that is essential. Make it beautiful, for that is an 

education.” In later years, J. Howard Pew, for nearly sixty years one of the guiding spirits 

in building Grove City College, stated that the College’s “prime responsibility is to inculcate 

in the minds and hearts of youth those Christian, moral, and ethical principles without 

which our country cannot long endure.” These principles have been part of the dynamic 

motivation of Grove City College. Founded in 1876, the school for many years was located 

near the center of Grove City on what is now known as the Lower Campus. In 1929, a 

farm across Wolf Creek from the old downtown campus was purchased, and the effort was 

begun to move the school from its gracious but limited area within the heart of Grove City, 

up onto the hill across Wolf Creek. Today, Grove City College has one of the most beautiful 

campuses in the country. 

Grove City is an independent Christian college of liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional 

programs. It is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of private citizens who 

make all policies for the school. 

Those who are responsible for Grove City College believe that the progress and security 

of America are made possible and maintained by a society that: (1) recognizes its obligation 

to its religious heritage; (2) supports free political institutions; (3) encourages a free 

society; and (4) promotes an educational system which seeks to perpetuate these religious, 

intellectual, political and economic ideals. The College gives its support to worthy efforts 

to improve the American way of life with its traditional rights and freedoms. It stresses not 

only the rights of the individual but also the individual’s responsibilities. It recognizes its 

own responsibility to strengthen and perpetuate our free society. Consistent with Christian 

principles, Grove City College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, 

sex, marital status, disability, or national or ethnic origin. 

From its founding days the College has endeavored to give young people the best in 

liberal, scientific, and pre-professional education at the lowest possible cost and, in keeping 

with this historic policy, maintains one of the lowest tuitions of any independent, high-quality 

college. It has always been coeducational. Current enrollment is limited to approximately 

2,500 students. It is informally affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and 

accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104; telephone 267-284-5000; www.msche.org). By the 

authority of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, it has the right to recommend candidates 

for elementary and secondary school certification. Undergraduate curricula in electrical 

and mechanical engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation 

Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. since 1991. 

The College is also an institutional member of the National Association of Independent 

Colleges and Universities, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the 

National Association of Colleges and Employers, the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges 

and Universities, the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania, 

and many other associations.

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The College equips its students with tools that will enable them to continue their education 

throughout their lives. It holds up to them Christian principles to assist in their spiritual 

and emotional development and to guide them in their service to society. It helps them 

to see what makes life worth living. It teaches them basic disciplines that will be of great 

value in professional specialization at a university or in their careers after graduation. 

The College aims to maintain a cordial and cooperative relationship between faculty 

and students. Staff members are chosen both for their competence and personal qualities. 

However, the College’s mission necessitates the selection of a faculty who are professing 

Christians, experts in their chosen fields of learning, and thoroughly loyal to the purposes 

of the College. Faculty participation in student affairs, with a wide range of responsibility 

placed in the hands of the students themselves, characterizes the extracurricular program at 

Grove City. Counseling concerning academic and personal affairs is informal and effective. 

Many student enterprises are conducted under the supervision of joint faculty and student 

committees. 

Realization of College ideals depends upon the complete cooperation of every member 

of the College community in: 

• Searching courageously, persistently and reverently for truth 

• Respecting the individuality of each person 

• Seeking a Christian perspective in all fields of learning 

• Honoring College regulations and policies 

• Enabling the greatest possible mental, spiritual and physical development of every 

campus citizen 

In brief, Grove City College aims to be a Christian college of liberal arts and sciences. 

It seeks to help its students to grow as persons, to achieve an integrated overview of reality, 

and to master at least one major discipline of knowledge. Its religious program, evangelical 

in its orientation, offers ample opportunity for young people to fellowship with Christian 

leaders who are dedicated to helping youths to understand the application of Christian principles 

to everyday life. Chapel services, convocation programs and Sunday vespers are 

designed to stimulate the campus community to think creatively and critically about ultimate 

issues in the light of the Word of God. Although historically affiliated with the 

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Grove City College is not narrowly denominational. The 

College aims to give young people the best in the liberal arts and sciences in a wholesome 

Christian environment. 

THE MISSION OF GROVE CITY COLLEGE 

Since its founding in 1876, Grove City College, committed to Christian principles, has 

striven to be equal in academic quality to the finest four-year colleges. It seeks to provide 

liberal and professional education of the highest quality that is within the reach of families 

with modest means who desire a college that will strengthen their children’s spiritual and 

moral character. 

When the College was chartered, a broad, Christian-based cultural consensus prevailed 

in America. By charter, the doors of the College were open to qualified students “without 

regard to religious test or belief.” The founders of Grove City College, consciously avoiding 

narrow sectarianism, held a vision of Christian society transcending denomination, 

creeds, and confessions. They were committed to the advancement of free enterprise, civil 

and religious liberty, representative government, arts and letters, and science and technology. 

Believing that the fruits of civilization would be destroyed if religious and ethical roots 

were allowed to wither, the founders intended that the claims of Christ as God and Savior


and of inspired Scripture be presented to all. They hoped that through its program of intellectual, 

moral, and spiritual education, Grove City College would produce young leaders, 

whatever their creed or confession, capable of pushing civilization forward on every frontier. 

Grove City College remains true to the vision of its founders. Rejecting relativism and 

secularism, it fosters intellectual, moral, spiritual, and social development consistent with a 

commitment to Christian truth, morals, and freedom. Rather than political, ideological, or 

philosophical agendas, objective truth continues as the goal of liberal learning. The core of 

the curriculum, particularly in the humanities, consists of books, thinkers, and ideas proven 

across the ages to be of value in the quest for knowledge. Intellectual inquiry remains open to 

the questions religion raises and affirms the answers Christianity offers. The ethical absolutes 

of the Ten Commandments and Christ’s moral teachings guide the effort to develop intellect 

and character in the classroom, chapel, and co-curricular activities. And while many points 

of view are examined, the College unapologetically advocates preservation of America’s 

religious, political, and economic heritage of individual freedom and responsibility. 

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF GROVE CITY COLLEGE 

In pursuit of its mission, Grove City College seeks to achieve the following goals: 

• To provide an excellent education in a college which seeks to be thoroughly 

Christian and evangelical in character. 

• To seek a Christian perspective of life which integrates all fields of learning by communicating 

the significance of the Word of God for all of life in all disciplines. 

• To keep the door of educational opportunity open to all by maintaining low charges, 

thus minimizing financial burdens on families. 

In pursuit of its mission, Grove City College seeks to achieve the following objectives: 

• Promote academic development - Pursue and impart knowledge with conviction, 

grounded in Christian principles, that objective truth is the goal of intellectual 

inquiry. Offer a curriculum that is carefully reviewed and revised, avoiding educational 

philosophies that deny the possibility of truth or meaning, assert the relativity 

of values, or emphasize contemporary perspectives to the neglect of what has 

proved itself across the ages to be of value for human life. By example, and by the 

content of what is taught, foster Christian values, general and specialized knowledge, 

and commitment of lifelong learning required for successful living in our 

ever-changing society. 

• Promote spiritual and moral development - Increase understanding of Christian precepts 

within the context of Christian fellowship and worship in order to help develop 

leadership abilities and application of Christian truth. Prepare students for life in 

an increasingly diverse society and interrelated global community by promoting a 

Christian vision of humanity and community that transcends cultural differences. 

• Promote a sense of personal responsibility and love of freedom. 

• Promote social and emotional development - Provide opportunities for students to 

interact with faculty, staff and peers. Encourage students to take responsible leadership 

roles in student activities. Make available effective counseling and counseling 

referrals for personal, career, and academic concerns. 

• Promote physical development - Provide intramural, intercollegiate, and personal 

recreational opportunities for men and women, and encourage individuals to engage 

in a healthy lifestyle that will promote lifelong fitness and wellness.


• Promote a sense of responsibility to larger community and society — Provide academic, 

spiritual, social, and cultural services to the broader community. Support traditional 

rights, freedoms, and responsibilities. Hold open the door of equal educational 

and employment opportunity by actively encouraging applications from qualified 

students and staff of all races, ethnicity, gender, and class. 

• Model responsible administration — Under the oversight and direction of trustees 

and through careful stewardship of resources, engage a qualified faculty, support a 

quality academic program, provide beautiful, efficient facilities, maintain full 

enrollment, continue a debt-free, independent status, and focus and coordinate all 

activities and operations so that the College will achieve its goals and objectives. 

ACADEMIC SCHOOLS 

Historically, Grove City College has divided its academic programs into two schools - 

the School of Arts and Letters and the School of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics. 

These two schools encompass all departments of instruction and provide students with a 

choice of numerous majors, minors, certifications, and pre-professional concentrations. 

The Alva J. Calderwood School of Arts and Letters was dedicated in 2002 in honor of 

Dr. Alva J. Calderwood, a professor for 53 years and Dean of the College for 35 years. Dr. 

Calderwood graduated from Grove City College in 1896, and after pursuing graduate studies 

at Harvard University, he returned to Grove City College to spend the remainder of his 

life teaching and administering. He was known as an accomplished professor and academic 

dean who took a personal interest in the lives of everyone. His example lives on as a guiding 

light today for faculty, students and administration. The Alva J. Calderwood School of 

Arts and Letters is comprised of the Departments of Accounting, Business, Communication 

Studies, Economics, Education, English, Entrepreneurship, History, Modern Languages, 

Music and Fine Arts, Philosophy, Physical Education and Athletics, Political Science, 

Psychology, Religion and Sociology. 

The Albert A. Hopeman, Jr. School of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics was 

dedicated in 1997 in honor of Albert A. Hopeman, Jr., who served for 44 years on the Grove 

City College Board of Trustees and as President of the Board from 1972 until his death in 

1998. Mr. Hopeman left a deep imprint on the history and the future of Grove City College 

and is remembered for his loving attention to the College and its mission. He was awarded 

an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the College in 1961. The Albert A. Hopeman, Jr. 

School of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics is comprised of the Departments of 

Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical 

Engineering and Physics. 

THE CAMPUS 

Grove City College is located about sixty miles north of Pittsburgh in Grove City, 

Pennsylvania, a town with a population of eight thousand. Grove City is less than five miles 

from the intersection of U.S. Interstates 80 and 79, principal east/west and north/south 

routes. It is an hour and fifteen minutes’ drive from the Pittsburgh International Airport and 

about ten minutes’ drive from a 140-store retail outlet mall. The town of Grove City, organized 

as a borough, has diversified industries, a fine hospital, and is a strong church community 

that takes great pride in its College. 

The campus of Grove City College comprises over 150 beautifully landscaped acres, 

divided into two sections by Wolf Creek – Lower and Upper Campus. These two areas are


connected by Rainbow Bridge, a stone arch footbridge, and by city streets. The Lower 

Campus, located on the edge of the business district of Grove City, is the site of the Robert 

E. Thorn Field for football and track, the Donald L. McMillan ’32 MD Press Box facility, 

tennis courts, a softball field, Phillips Field House, Colonial Hall Apartments, and Carnegie 

Alumni Center. The Upper Campus is the site of administrative buildings; classroom, technology, 

and laboratory facilities; Career Services Office; residence halls; health center; 

indoor athletic facilities and playing fields; library; chapel; and fine arts center. 

Educational Resources 

Hall of Arts and Letters, opened in 2003, is a state-of-the-art teaching facility that 

features a lecture hall; 40 classrooms (including multimedia-equipped rooms and tiered 

“case study” rooms); 80 faculty offices; the Early Education Center; Curriculum Library; 

and language labs. The building houses the Alva J. Calderwood School of Arts and Letters. 

Dr. Calderwood, a graduate of the class of 1896, served the College as a professor for 

53 years and as dean for 35 years. 

Hoyt Hall, named for Dr. Creig S. Hoyt, for many years chairman of the Department of 

Chemistry and Dean of the College, contains classrooms and modern laboratory facilities, 

including computer-aided design equipment, for ABET-accredited programs in electrical 

and mechanical engineering. 

Rockwell Hall of Science, home to the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, 

has been extensively renovated with modern teaching laboratories and multimedia classrooms. 

Major instrumentation includes a High-Resolution Nuclear Magnetic Resonance 

(NMR) Spectrometer, Automated DNA Sequencer, and Real Time Quantitative Polymerase 

Chain Reaction (PCR) Thermocycler. Modern UNIX and Windows based systems are 

available for computational physics and chemistry, database searching/serving, and molecular 

visualization. 

Henry Buhl Library provides services and collections to meet the needs of students and 

faculty. The mission of the Library is to serve as the point of contact for its patrons rather than 

as a warehouse of information. The Library maintains a core book collection of important primary 

and secondary works, videos, and audio books; and provides full-text of reference materials 

and thousands of journals through electronic access. The Library’s web page offers 

research guides by major, links to scholarly sites, and help with citing sources. The web page 

and all e-resources are available from any network connection on campus. Interlibrary loan 

of books and funded document delivery of journal articles are available to all students. 

When school is in session, the Library is open every day and evening, except for 

Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Reference hours are maintained every day, email 

requests for help are accepted, and students may make appointments for research consultation. 

Book stacks are open for browsing. Network access is available through wired and 

wireless connections. 

Hamilton Curriculum Library, a branch of Buhl Library, is housed in the Hall of Arts 

and Letters and is designed for elementary and secondary education majors, with special 

emphasis on supporting field experiences and student teaching. 

The J. Howard Pew Fine Arts Center, opened in 1976, is a memorial to Mr. J. Howard 

Pew, distinguished alumnus and Trustee of the College for nearly sixty years, and President 

of the Board of Trustees from 1931-1971. This complex contains the Pew Memorial Room 

(housing a magnificent art collection donated to the College by Mr. Pew), a large modern 

auditorium, a small theater, art and music studios, rehearsal halls, practice rooms, classrooms, 

faculty offices, and exhibition halls. An addition completed in October 2002 contains 

additional classrooms, practice rooms, and a 188-seat recital hall.


The Weir C. Ketler Technological Learning Center, named for President Emeritus Ketler, 

who served his alma mater from 1916 to 1956, is constructed mostly underground, adjacent to 

the Henry Buhl Library, and houses state-of-the-art equipment for computer-assisted instruction. 

The 20,000 square-foot building contains desktop computers for walk-up access, a lecture 

hall, training room, video production lab and a room for the College’s FM radio studio. 

Residence Facilities 

The residence halls of Grove City College are attractive and comfortable. An ongoing 

program of renovation and modernization maintains these facilities in first class condition. 

Alumni Hall is located on the second floor of the Physical Learning Center and houses 

upperclassmen. 

Colonial Hall Apartments, located on Lower Campus, is comprised of apartments for 

senior-level students; one wing of the hall is for women, the other for men. 

Helen Harker Hall is named for the wife of the fourth president of the College and 

houses women. 

Hicks Hall, named for College Trustee Lewis W. Hicks, houses men and contains a 

500-seat dining facility. 

Hopeman Hall, which houses men, is named for College Trustee Bertram C. Hopeman. 

Isaac C. Ketler Hall, built as a memorial to the founder of the College, houses men and 

contains a recreation lounge on the ground floor that is open to all students. 

Lincoln Hall is a residence hall for men. 

Memorial Hall was built as a memorial to Joseph Newton Pew, first president of the 

Board of Trustees, and houses men. 

Mary Anderson Pew Hall is named for the wife of the first president of the Board of 

Trustees, houses women, and also contains a 450-seat dining room and a 145-seat specialevent 

dining room. 

Mary Ethel Pew Hall, housing upper-class women, is named for a long-time member 

of the Board of Trustees and benefactor of the College. 

Administration and Student Support Buildings 

Samuel P. Harbison Memorial Chapel is the center of the religious life of the campus. 

It provides an inspiring place of worship and a place for quiet meditation. It was built by 

the sons of Trustee Samuel P. Harbison as a memorial to their father, who for many years 

served the College as a trustee. The beauty of the interior is enhanced by hand carved woodwork 

and jewel-like stained glass windows. The organ, a four manual Kimball, is a memorial 

to Frances St. Leger Babcock, wife of F. R. Babcock, a former president of the Board 

of Trustees. The east and west transepts of the chapel were gifts respectively of Miss Ethel 

Pew, a trustee of the College, and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). 

Breen Student Union, opened in 2004, is named in honor of alumni Ed and Lynn Breen, 

generous benefactors of the college and members of the class of 1978. The Breen Student 

Union houses the Office of Student Life and Learning, bookstore, mailroom, and commuter 

lounge. It also houses the campus snack bar, called the Gedunk, which contains a wood fire 

pizza oven, grill stations, and a Bistro. Private meeting and banquet rooms are also available 

and may be reserved for special occasions. The Breen Student Union is open 24 hours 

a day during the academic year. 

Crawford Hall is the administrative center of the College. It was made possible by a gift 

from Harry J. Crawford, who served as a member of the Board of Trustees for many years. In 

addition to offices, it contains an auditorium and a social room for student and faculty gatherings.


Zerbe Health Center provides outpatient health care by physicians who make weekday 

visits and by staff nurses. Beds are available for non-overnight, in-patient care of students 

with minor ailments. 

Carnegie Alumni Center, originally constructed as a library for the College and community 

by its benefactor Andrew Carnegie, houses offices for the alumni, institutional 

advancement, and communications departments. 

Physical Education Facilities 

The Physical Learning Center features an arena, two intramural rooms, two swimming 

pools, and an eight lane bowling alley, the gift of B.C. Hopeman, a former trustee of the 

College. The main offices for the Department of Physical Education and Athletics are located 

at the south end of the building, as is the Career Services Office, which contains staff 

offices, a library, and interviewing rooms for job placement. The Arena, which has a seating 

capacity of 1,800, is used for intercollegiate and intramural basketball, volleyball, club 

sports, recreation, and special events. The intramural rooms are equipped with four indoor 

tennis courts, four volleyball courts, four basketball courts, four badminton courts, a conditioning 

track, and two pits for pole vault and triple and long jump. These rooms also provide 

an ideal location for dances and other social events. Specific areas for various activities 

include the Hall of Fame room, Heritage Hall, the Exercise Science Lab, audio-visual 

aid room; fitness center equipped with aerobic, Cybex and free-weight equipment; two aerobic/dance 

studios; six racquetball and handball courts. The building also houses an athletic 

training room, athletic laundry room and five men’s and women’s locker rooms. 

The College has three outdoor playing-field areas. On the Lower Campus, an allweather 

eight-lane 400-meter track, complete with a steeple chase water pit, surrounds 

Robert E. Thorn football field. The football field forms a natural amphitheater bounded on 

the northwest by a brick and concrete stadium featuring artificial turf, lights and a seating 

capacity of 1,800. Adjacent to Thorn Field are the jumping and throwing facilities for triple 

and long jump, pole vault, high jump, shot put, discus, and javelin. The Phillips Field House 

provides locker, training, and coach’s rooms for the Robert E. Thorn Field. Ten all-weather 

tennis courts adjoin this facility. Also on the Lower Campus is a women’s softball field, 

which is located on Pine Street. On the Upper Campus, there are three playing fields for 

varsity soccer and varsity baseball. Seven touch-football fields, four softball fields for intramural 

sports, three multi-purpose intramural fields, and the marching band practice area are 

located across the street on Madison Avenue behind the Physical Learning Center. 

THE CENTER FOR VISION AND VALUES 

The Center for Vision & Values is a Grove City College think tank that focuses on public 

policy and social issues from the perspectives of Christian faith and individual freedom. The 

Center generates faculty research, opinion editorials and media interviews and holds at least 

one major conference each year for which students can register and earn academic credit. 

ENDOWMENTS 

The endowment resources of the College have been made possible by the generous 

gifts of individuals and foundations. Endowments benefiting the College include the following 

special funds: 

Samuel P. Harbison Fund. The Harbison estate and the Board of Christian Education 

established an endowment for the Department of Religion as a memorial to Samuel Pollock 

Harbison, an early member of the Board of Trustees.


Harry J. Crawford Trust Fund. A gift by Harry J. Crawford, a former trustee of the 

College, established this fund for the maintenance of Crawford Hall. 

Elizabeth Harbison Fund. Miss Martha Harbison, a former student, created a fund 

for the benefit of the Library, as a memorial to her mother Mrs. Elizabeth Harbison. 

H. D. Hough, Jr. Library Fund. H. D. Hough established this fund in memory of H. 

D. Hough, Jr. to purchase books for the library. 

Reed Fund. Mr. E. B. Reed provided a fund for books for the Department of Business 

Administration. 

Albert C. Lamb Fund. Miss Mary C. Lamb established a fund for books for the 

Department of Religion. 

Clark G. Drake Library Fund Memorial. This fund, in memory of the late Clark G. 

Drake, is used for library purposes. 

Howard-Nelson Fund. The income from this fund, established by Mr. and Mrs. 

Samuel Nelson in memory of their parents, is used for the benefit of the Departments of 

Modern Language and English. 

Ellen Bell Ketler Fund. Established by the family of the late Ellen Bell Ketler, the 

income is used for the benefit of students, either as scholarships, student awards, or for 

books, works of art or other items, which will add to the cultural resources of the College. 

William Richard Ketler Fund. Established by his parents Weir C. and Ellen B. Ketler, 

the income is used for improvements to the Student Union, for scholarship grants, for the 

purchase of books, or for the purchase of works of artistic, historical or cultural value. 

Stiefel-Jenkins Fund. Josephine Stiefel Jenkins established this fund to support the 

study of economics. 

The Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust. This trust fund provides 

for the maintenance of Phillips Field House. 

The Howell-Jenkins Fund. Established by Mrs. Josephine Stiefel Jenkins, in memory 

of her husband, the income to be used for general purposes. 

The Samuel M. Nelson & Helen L. Nelson Memorial Trust. Established by Mr. & Mrs. 

Samuel M. Nelson with income used to support full professor salaries in the Liberal Arts 

program. 

The Kreutner Library Book Purchase Endowment. Established in 1998 by James and 

Betty Kreutner for the purchase of library books in English, English Literature or Journalism. 

The Storey Fund. Established in 1981 by Dr. James Storey to support the Chemistry 

Department. 

The William H. Burchfield Fund. Established in 1995, this trust fund is used to support 

the College’s renewal and replacement program for campus buildings. 

The Entrepreneurship Center Endowment. Established by an anonymous donor to 

support the operations of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Grove City College. 

In addition to the above special funds, the following funds have been endowed to support 

the general operations of the College: 

Clifford Bowden Fund 

Redick and Brandon Endowment Fund 

General Endowment Fund 

Lewis Hicks Endowment Fund 

Ketler Foundation Fund 

Gen. and Mrs. Richard Mellon Fund 

Clark T. and Samatha E. Pease Endowment Fund 

S. T. Ramage Fund 

James M. Dugan Fund

Admission / 13 

Admission 

While Grove City College has expanded its facilities during the past several decades to 

accommodate a larger number of students, it continues to believe that its objectives can be 

best realized by maintaining its character as a Christian college of liberal arts and sciences. 

The requirements for admission are designed to enable the College to select those students 

who will both contribute to and benefit from this type of college community. If you are 

seeking an education that will prepare you to take your rightful place in a free society, and 

if you are willing to accept the responsibilities as well as the rights of campus citizenship, 

Grove City College welcomes you regardless of age, race, color, creed, sex, marital status, 

disability, or national or ethnic origin. 

Prospective students are invited to seek any additional information they may desire 

from the Director of Admissions or the Director of Financial Aid. 

ADMISSION APPLICATION PROCESS 

Grove City College continues to be highly committed to an individualized and fair 

acceptance process. The holistic evaluation process is designed to take into consideration 

the total person. The Admissions Committee carefully considers many elements in the reading 

of applications. This process includes consideration of the content and rigor of the student’s 

academic course work, grades, class rank (if applicable) standardized test scores, personal 

interview, leadership qualities, involvements, counselor/teacher/pastor recommendations, 

and essays. There are no absolute minimums for grades, class rank, or test scores, and 

the student’s personal accomplishments and potential for success are considered in a highly 

selective admission process. 

Applications 

To obtain a Grove City College application, call 724-458-2100, or access it on-line at 

www.gcc.edu. Applications may either be submitted on-line or by postal mail to the 

College. The application fee is $50. When applying on-line, the application must be paid 

by credit card to enable the electronic submission of the application. All supporting documents 

must be mailed to the Admissions Office by the appropriate deadlines. Please note 

that once the application has been submitted, it becomes the property of the College. Letters 

of recommendation, transcripts, photographs, etc. will not be returned or photocopied. 

Recommended Coursework: 

Graduation from and recommendation by an approved secondary school is required. 

An academic, college preparatory curriculum is highly recommended, including: 

• 4 years of English 

• 3 years of social science 

• 3 years of science 

• 3 years of math (The study of mathematics through trigonometry is required for 

entrance into the programs of mathematics, science, and engineering.) 

• 3 years of a modern, widely-spoken foreign language, such as French, German, or 

Spanish. Students are expected to complete three years of the same foreign language, 

with an average grade of “B” or higher, during high school. Students pursuing 

a Bachelor of Arts major or a non-science Bachelor of Science major and


have not met this criteria will be required to complete the intermediate level of 

a foreign language at Grove City College. Classical written languages such as 

Latin, New Testament Greek, and Biblical Hebrew do not fulfill this requirement. 

Grade Point Average 

When assessing grade point average, consideration is also given to class rank and to the 

strength and frequency of Honors, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate 

coursework in a student’s curriculum. Consistently strong academic performance throughout a 

candidate’s four-year high school record is an important component of the evaluation process. 

Standardized Test Scores 

Scores from SAT or ACT (plus optional writing exam) are required and may be sent 

directly to Grove City College from the testing centers at the student’s request. Grove City 

College will also accept scores that are a part of the official high school transcript. For students 

who take the SAT or ACT more than once, the College records the highest sub-scores 

achieved and will continue to consider each applicant’s best SAT sub-scores, even if from 

different sittings; therefore, it is to your advantage to send all test scores from each test date. 

Grove City College combines only the Critical Reading and the Math sub-scores for a 

total score, with the highest possible score being 1600. 

Scores are required from all freshman and transfer applicants (including international 

students) who are attending high school in the United States, all freshman and transfer applicants 

who attend overseas American or international schools, and international freshman 

and transfer applicants who are able to take the SAT in their country. 

Personal Interview 

Serious applicants who live within a day’s drive of campus should call the Admissions 

Office at 724-458-2100 to schedule a personal interview. Applications do not need to be 

submitted prior to an interview. Early Decision applicants are expected to interview prior 

to December 1, and Regular Decision applicants should interview prior to March 1. This 

interview is also used as part of the criteria for accepted students who are eligible for the 

Trustee Academic Scholarship. Furthermore, this interview plays a central role in our selective 

admissions process. 

Counselor/Teacher and Pastor Recommendations 

All freshman applicants should submit one academic letter of recommendation (teacher 

or counselor) and a spiritual/character letter of recommendation (pastor or youth pastor). 

Additional letters may be submitted; however, the number of recommendations received 

does not factor into the decision-making process. The College does not provide specific 

forms for the recommendation letters. 

Auditions 

All applicants for the Bachelor of Music degree must fulfill the audition requirement 

prior to the November 15 Early Decision or February 1 Regular Decision application submission 

deadline. The applicant must contact a Department of Music representative at 724- 

458-2084 to arrange for the audition in person or via audiotape. Information about audition 

dates is available on the Admissions webpage at www.gcc.edu.

EARLY DECISION 


Students who are prepared to make a commitment to Grove City as their first choice 

should apply under the Early Decision program. This program requires the submission of the 

application postmarked by November 15. Supporting documents should accompany the application; 

however, they can be submitted shortly after the deadline. Decisions will be mailed on 

December 15. Students applying to Grove City College under the Early Decision program 

should not apply to any other institution through its early decision program, although they are 

welcome to submit applications to other schools under early action or regular decision programs. 

A student who has applied Early Decision agrees, upon acceptance, to withdraw applications 

to all other institutions and submit no additional applications. Students who require a 

financial aid estimate should contact the Financial Aid Office at (724)-458-3300 during the 

application process. A student should not apply for Early Decision unless the student fully 

expects to accept an admission offer from Grove City College. 

Under the Early Decision program, three decisions may be issued: an acceptance, a 

denial, or a deferral. Those students who are deferred will be considered for admission with 

the Regular Decision applicants and will be notified of their admission status on March 15. 

Prospective students who are offered admission must submit a matriculation payment 

of $250 postmarked by January 15. The matriculation payment includes a $150 matriculation 

deposit, which may be refunded after graduation or upon voluntary withdrawal from the 

College, and a non-refundable matriculation fee of $100. 

REGULAR DECISION 

For those students who are considering several colleges and will choose their school after 

notifications have been received, or for students who are not prepared to make a commitment 

to Grove City College at Early Decision, the Regular Decision program is recommended. 

All supporting documents for applicants seeking Regular Decision, including the completed 

application for admission, current academic transcript, and all results from SAT or 

ACT tests, must be postmarked by February 1 of the senior year. 

Results of the Regular Decision process will be mailed from the College on March 15. 

At this time, three decisions may be issued: an acceptance, a denial, or, for a limited number 

of students, an offer to be placed on a waiting list. Prospective students who are offered 

admission must submit a payment of $250 postmarked by May 1. The matriculation payment 

includes a $150 matriculation deposit, which may be refunded after graduation or upon 

voluntary withdrawal from the College, and a non-refundable matriculation fee of $100. 

Applications postmarked after February 1 are late and will be considered for fall enrollment 

as space permits. If space is not available, students may reactivate their application 

for admission to the College during the following spring semester. 

Once accepted, under the Early Decision or Regular Decision program, a student 

must remain in good academic and social standing during the senior year of high 

school. Grove City College retains the right to withdraw an acceptance if a significant 

change occurs in any area of a student’s profile.


EARLY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION POLICY 

Grove City College will accept applications from high school juniors who are seeking 

early high school graduation. Applicants should have utilized all available curricula at their 

high schools and should communicate their intentions to their guidance counselor prior to 

applying to the College. If the applicant has additional high school requirements to complete 

for graduation, the student will be solely responsible for appropriate course enrollment. 

This includes seeking high school approval of all needed courses, before the start of 

the first semester at Grove City College. 

The Admissions Committee reviews high school junior applications using the same criteria 

as for students who are completing the traditional four-year high school experience. 

These criteria include curriculum, grades, class rank (if applicable), SAT and/or ACT scores, 

letters of recommendation, essays, and activities. In addition, a personal interview with an 

Admissions Counselor contributes substantially to the application process. High school junior 

applicants must additionally submit a letter from their guidance counselor supporting 

their early college enrollment. 

SELECTING A MAJOR 

Grove City College recommends that all applicants declare a major, since this is one of 

the many methods the College chooses to shape the freshman class. There are limited openings 

for each of the majors offered at the College, and each applicant may be considered for 

only one major. 

Students who are undecided about choosing a major may select either “Undecided— 

Liberal Arts” or “Undecided—Science and Engineering” and must choose a major by the 

end of their sophomore year. After enrolling at the College, a student may change his/her 

originally declared major or add an additional major pending departmental approval. 

HOMESCHOOLING REQUIREMENTS 

The College welcomes the applications of homeschoolers and recognizes that each 

homeschooled family is unique. Therefore, homeschoolers must follow the application 

instructions, including the submission of a transcript and an outline of extracurricular activities. 

The transcript should include the student’s course of study and grades (assign a letter 

grade to each class using a 4.0 GPA system). Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) should 

be requested and submitted directly from the College Board. Since many homeschooled 

students do not have grades, SAT and ACT scores may be weighed more heavily in determining 

a student’s ability to succeed academically at Grove City College. The required letters 

of recommendation should come from individuals outside the home. Small portfolios 

are welcome but not required. An interview is strongly recommended, and students should 

be prepared to elaborate on their coursework and activities, as well as their college search. 

The College defines a homeschooled student as one who is taught at home by his/her 

parents or by a group of individuals outside the traditional educational system. It is acceptable 

for homeschooled students to supplement their coursework with college-level courses. 

However, if a homeschooled student has been enrolled full-time (12 semester or quarter hour 

credits or more per term) at a college or university, Grove City College considers this as early 

enrollment at the college level. Therefore, the homeschooled student will not be considered 

as a first-time freshman, but instead, will be processed as a transfer applicant. Homeschooled 

students who have supplemented their homeschool education with college classes will be 

accepted as freshmen. They will remain at freshman status during their first year and will 

progress forward with their class each year.

TRANSFER STUDENTS 


Students from other regionally accredited colleges and universities may be admitted to 

advanced standing upon presentation of honorable dismissal and acceptable grades. Any 

applicant who has already completed high school and has enrolled at a regionally accredited 

institution for any college classes should apply as a transfer student. Transfer students may 

be accepted for either fall (September) or spring (January) term. Their classification will be 

determined by the transferable credits to which they are entitled. The Biology, Molecular 

Biology, and Biochemistry majors and the Pre-Medicine program are more limited for transfer 

students, and their availability is subject to departmental approval. Currently, we are 

unable to admit transfer applicants into the Mechanical Engineering major. The application 

postmark deadline for fall transfer is August 15, and the postmark deadline for spring transfer 

is December 15. Applications may be found online (www.gcc.edu), or you may contact 

the Admissions Office. Transfer students who are applying for financial aid should submit 

their applications for admission and financial aid at the same time. 

A student who has attended another regionally accredited college or university, whether 

he/she is a candidate for freshman or upper-level class standing, must present any and all 

official college transcripts and high school credentials. The prospective student must have a 

minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to be considered for 

enrollment. Transfer credits do not enter into the computation of a student’s quality point 

average at the College and may not exceed fifty percent of the total credits counted toward 

graduation. At a minimum, 64 credit hours of work are required to be completed at the 

College, as well as a minimum of one half of all hours for any major, minor, certification or 

concentration. College credit is awarded to those students who have earned a “C” or better 

in courses that have been completed at a regionally accredited institution and approved by 

Grove City College for transfer. Transfer students are required to take Humanities 101, 102, 

and 201 and enroll in one Humanities course during each semester attended at Grove City 

College. Equivalents may be granted for Humanities 202, 301 and/or 302 if a similar course 

has been taken at another college and approved for equivalency by the Humanities 

Coordinator. 

Spring semester applicants may be notified before Christmas or shortly after January 1 

and fall semester applicants will be notified mid-summer. Transfer students are accepted 

based upon available space in the residence halls. It is recommended that students apply to 

transfer in the spring semester. 

TRANSFER CREDIT 

The College will grant credit to incoming freshmen who have achieved the appropriate 

academic standards through Advanced Placement, College Level Examination Program 

(CLEP), or International Baccalaureate (IB). Individual college courses taken while in high 

school (typically through College in the High School programs) will be evaluated on an 

individual basis, depending on course equivalencies and expected learning outcomes. 

Students are encouraged to earn credit through the AP, CLEP and IB programs, not through 

College in the High School. See the Academic Policies section for detailed information. 

A high school student who is enrolled in a regionally accredited college full-time (12 

credits or more) must apply as a transfer student. A high school student who is enrolled parttime 

in a college should apply as a freshman. Students who apply and are accepted as freshmen 

will enter as freshmen and will progress to sophomore, junior, and senior class status 

along with their peers.


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE AND TABLET 

COMPUTERS 

The Grove City College Information Technology Initiative (ITI) began in the fall of 

1994 when each entering freshman at Grove City College was issued a portable computer. 

This program continues in full operation today, serving as a building block to prepare the 

individual student for success in both his/her academic and professional careers. 

The ITI recognizes that computer literacy is now a necessity in virtually all professions. 

As a result, the College is continually developing and upgrading campus-wide services that 

allow students to access both on-campus information sources via an Intranet and an evergrowing 

array of off-campus services. 

Through this program, each incoming full-time freshman or transfer student is issued a 

lightweight tablet computer that will provide direct access to computing and information 

technology, all as part of Grove City College’s plan of integrating information technology 

throughout the curriculum. Students are able to utilize their computer in the residence halls, 

the library, in classes, as well as at home during break periods and the summer months. 

Upon completion of a four-year degree (as a full-time student), the College will assign ownership 

of the computer system to the student. 

Students are not expected to be computer-literate upon their arrival on campus. All 

incoming students receive instruction on the operation of their computer and the associated 

software; beginning almost immediately after the student is issued his/her computer. 

Additionally, during the academic year, a Help Desk operates 16 hours per day to assist in 

the resolution of any hardware or software problems. The Help Desk may be contacted via 

phone or by visiting the physical site of the Help Desk in the Technological Learning Center. 

OPENING UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT 

Fall 2008 Men Women Total 

Seniors 305 278 583 

Juniors 303 317 620 

Sophomores 322 323 645 

Freshmen 323 307 630 

Unclassified 6 15 21 

Totals 1,264 1,240 2,499

Expenses and Financial Aid / 19 

Expenses and Financial Aid 

EXPENSES — 2009-2010 

Application for Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 50.00 

Matriculation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100.00 

Matriculation Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150.00 

(See Admission section for detailed explanations.) 

Semester Charges: 

Tuition: Full-time Students, 12 to 17 semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 6,295.00 

Full-time Students, each hour over 17 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315.00 

Part-time Students, per semester hour credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395.00 

Intersession Courses, per semester hour credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215.00 

Room and Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,412.00 

Board Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,460.00 

Colonial Hall – Room Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,300.00 

Fees for Special Services: 

Degree Apostille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00 

Early Childhood Practicum (Education 430) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70.00 

Exercise Leadership Course Fee (Exercise Science 306) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 

Golf/Badminton Course Fee (Physical Education 290C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32.00 

Harp Lesson, one private lesson per week per semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .365.00 

Late Payment Bill Processing Fee – each assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00 

Late Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00 

Organ, per practice period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70.00 

Photography (Communication 245) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70.00 

Print Making, Sculpture, Ceramics, Independent Art Study, Art Seminar Classes . . . . . .70.00 

Practical Music, Guitar, Organ, Piano and Voice Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160.00 

Practical Music, one-half hour private lesson per week per semester . . . . . . . . .310.00 

Student Teaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .485.00 

Study Abroad (External Programs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300.00 

Summer Courses, per semester hour credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215.00 

Internship (one to six hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00 

Red Cross First Aid/CPR Fee (Exercise Science 227) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00 

Red Cross Lifeguard Training Fee (Exercise Science 223) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.00 

Returned Check Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00 

Returned Electronic Payment Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 

Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 

Welcome Week Orientation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.00 

The total College charge for one year covering tuition, room and board for new students 

is $19,414. Books and fees for special services are in addition to these totals. The College 

reserves the right to adjust its charges prior to the beginning of any semester, although every 

effort is made to maintain its stated charges throughout the academic year.


TUITION PAYMENT PLAN 

Grove City College has two tuition pre-payment plans available to allow students to 

spread annual tuition and room and board payments over a ten-month or five-month period. 

The AutoPay Plan offers automatic payments to be charged to either your bank account or 

a credit card on the first business day of the month. There is no fee to enroll in the AutoPay 

Plan. Under the Traditional Plan, you receive coupons for mailing monthly payments to the 

College. The annual fee to enroll in the Traditional ten-month plan is $50, and the fee for 

the Traditional five-month plan is $25. There are no other costs to the plans, which are 

administered by the College. Enrollment information for either plan may be obtained by 

calling the Student Accounts Coordinator at 724-458-2209. 

REFUNDS 

A student who voluntarily withdraws from the College within the first twenty-one (21) 

calendar days of the semester may be refunded a portion of the tuition charges in accordance 

with the following refund schedule: 

Withdrawal prior to matriculation (first day of classes) . . . . . . . . . .100% refund 

Withdrawal within seven calendar days after matriculation . . . . . . . .75% refund 

Withdrawal within fourteen calendar days after matriculation . . . . . .50% refund 

Withdrawal within twenty-one calendar days after matriculation . . .25% refund 

Withdrawal twenty-two or more calendar days after matriculation . . .No refund 

Students planning to withdraw or transfer from Grove City College must immediately 

contact the Registrar’s Office on the ground floor of Crawford Hall (registrar@gcc.edu or 

724-458-2172) to officially withdraw. 

Medical/Military Withdrawal 

A student who must withdraw from Grove City College upon a physician’s written recommendation 

or who is a military reservist and is called to active military duty will be 

refunded a prorated portion of tuition, room and board charges based on the number of days 

in attendance. This prorated refund will be granted for involuntary withdrawal regardless 

of the time of withdrawal during the semester. Documentation supporting the physician’s 

written recommendation must be received by the Student Life & Learning Office within two 

weeks of a medical withdrawal. 

Voluntary Withdrawal 

A student who voluntarily withdraws from the College within the first twenty-one (21) 

calendar days of the semester may be refunded a portion of the tuition charges. No refund 

of tuition is made twenty-two or more days after matriculation. A prorated portion of the 

board charge, which covers the cost of food, may be refunded, except that no refund 

when the withdrawal occurs during the last two weeks of the semester. 

Students voluntarily withdrawing may also be eligible for a prorated refund of room 

fees if the College is able to fill the residence hall room being vacated within seven days of 

the withdrawal. There will be no refund of the room charge when the College is unable to 

fill the vacated room within seven days. No refund of the room charge is made when the 

voluntary withdrawal occurs during the last two weeks of the semester. 

If a student is absent for two consecutive weeks or more due to illness, one-half of the board 

charge for the period of absence may be refunded, provided the student’s physician in attendance 

certifies that the illness was of such a nature as to render the student’s return to college impossible. 

No refund is made for absence during the first two weeks or the last two weeks of a semester.


No refund of any kind is made when a student is suspended or dismissed from the 

College, including, but not limited to, application and matriculation fees. 

The matriculation deposit is refunded after graduation once all graduation requirements 

have been satisfied. 

The guidelines noted above for tuition will also be used to refund financial aid to the 

provider of the aid unless specified otherwise by donor. In the event the student has 

received a Grove City College student loan during the current term, all current Grove City 

College charges will be paid and any remaining balance, up to the loan amount, will be used 

to repay the student loan prior to any refund to the student. 

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM 

The generosity of alumni and friends of the College has made the Grove City College 

Financial Aid Program possible. Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the College 

administration makes every effort to keep charges as low as possible, thereby, in effect, providing 

every enrolled student with significant financial assistance. 

In addition, a number of scholarships, the Grove City College Student Loan and work 

opportunities are available to assist qualified full-time students. Scholarship assistance is 

based on need and academic achievement, and must be applied for each year. Although financial 

assistance is awarded for the full academic year, if changes occur in the need factor, the 

College may increase, reduce or withdraw assistance at the beginning of any semester. 

Any student or prospective student seeking financial assistance is required to apply 

each year. Full details are available in the Financial Aid Brochure or on the College web 

site (www.gcc.edu). Every effort is made to provide financial assistance for applicants who 

meet the academic qualifications and need requirements; however, all applicants must be 

full-time students who are making academic progress. Grove City College does not discriminate 

on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex, marital status, disability, or national or 

ethnic origin in the administration of its scholarship and loan programs. 

Securing financial aid from any source outside the College is a student’s responsibility. 

Upon a student’s request, the College will certify a student’s enrollment and provide 

other data with the clear understanding that it is fulfilling a service to its students. The provision 

of such service, however, does not indicate that the College is a recipient of the grant 

or loan funds received by the student, that it is in any way administering any portion of the 

external program, or that it is responsible for decisions made by outside donors or lenders 

(private or public). The College performs these limited services for all students seeking private 

or public financial aid, except as stated in the following paragraph: 

Grove City College does not certify any loans under the Federal Family Education 

Loan Program (Stafford and Parent PLUS loans); Pell Grants; Robert C. Byrd Honors 

Scholarships; President’s Service Challenge Scholarship through the Corporation for 

National and Community Service (also known as the Americorps Scholarship); Paul 

Douglas Teacher Scholarships; National Science Scholars Program Scholarships; 

National Academy of Science, Space, and Technology Grants; Presidential Access 

Scholarships; ROTC Scholarships; educational benefits from the Department of 

Veterans Affairs; assistance through the Office of Health and Human Services (such as 

grants from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation or Blindness and Visual Services); 

JTPA; Academic Competitiveness Grants; SMART Federal Grants; Supplemental 

Education Opportunity Grants; Federal Work Study; or any other scholarships or loans 

which may be construed as providing direct or indirect federal aid to the College. The 

College will also not allow any student to register for classes if it is aware that a student 

has accepted or received such federal financial aid for that semester.


SCHOLARSHIPS 

The income from a number of endowment funds is available for scholarship aid to students 

who qualify on the basis of scholarship, financial need, and character. The Scholarship 

Committee, on a year-to-year basis, awards these scholarships. Applications and supporting 

documents must be in the Financial Aid Office on or before April 15 preceding the school 

year for which scholarship aid is requested (December 15 for students matriculating midyear). 

Ordinarily, a continuing student must have a cumulative QPA of 2.50 to qualify for 

financial aid. Current Grove City College students demonstrating “high need,” as defined by 

the Financial Aid Office, may be eligible for awards if they have a CQPA of 2.00 or higher. 

Consult the Grove City College Financial Aid Brochure on-line at www.gcc.edu for complete 

details. 

How to Apply for Scholarship Aid 

All students, prospective and continuing, who are applying for scholarship assistance, 

must submit a Grove City College Financial Aid Application to the Financial Aid Office 

each year by April 15. The application may be downloaded from the Financial Aid page of 

the College web site at www.gcc.edu. 

Grove City College does not participate in any federal aid programs, and it does not utilize 

the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in applying for College financial 

aid programs, however, it is required for many state grants. The FAFSA is generally 

required in applying for financial aid from non-federal public sources, such as State Grants, 

in which the College does allow its students to participate. Students should check with the 

specific aid source to determine which forms are required for consideration by that source. 

To expedite the financial aid process, students should apply as soon after January 1 as 

possible. In order for the College to process a Financial Aid Application, students must 

include all required documents with the application. Financial aid is awarded annually 

based on the aid application deadline and available funds. All applications are due in the 

Financial Aid Office by April 15. Applications received from April 16 to July 1 will receive 

50% of the scholarship that otherwise would be awarded. Applications received after July 

1 will not receive a scholarship award. Transfer applicants should contact the Financial Aid 

Office regarding deadlines. 

Financial aid decisions cannot be made until the student has been accepted for admission 

and has paid the acceptance fee. Although applicants must be offered admission to 

Grove City College to receive need-based financial aid, applicants should not wait for an 

offer of admission before applying for financial aid. Beginning March 15, incoming freshmen 

will be mailed an award letter within three weeks of receipt of an application in the 

Financial Aid Office. 

Students seeking financial aid must reapply for financial aid and loans each year. 

LOAN FUNDS 

Students who need help in meeting their educational expenses may borrow money 

using the Grove City College Student Loan program or any other private loan program of 

their choice. Grove City College student loan applications will be available on-line at 

www.gcc.edu after May 1st each year. Please contact the Financial Aid Office to verify the 

College’s participation in the program before applying for other private loan funds.


The Grove City College Student Loan 

Individuals who are at least half-time students of Grove City College and who are US 

citizens or permanent US residents are eligible to borrow under the Grove City College 

Student Loan Program. Loans under this program are not based on need or credit-worthiness, 

co-signers are required for students under 18 years of age. The annual amount available 

for freshmen and sophomores is limited to the cost of education less other financial aid, 

not to exceed $8,500. The annual amount available for juniors and seniors is limited to the 

cost of education less other financial aid, not to exceed $15,000 per year, for a lifetime maximum 

of $45,000. There is an origination fee for loans under this program, and interest is 

variable quarterly based on the 91-day U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a margin. Repayment of 

the loan may be deferred until the student leaves school. 

All students who receive a Grove City College Student Loan must attend a Collegesponsored 

seminar on debt management after receiving their first loan, in order to receive 

any additional loans. A second seminar, on credit, is required during their sophomore year. 

Applications for loans should be completed three weeks prior to needing the funds for 

payment. 

ACADEMIC PROGRESS 

Grove City College defines academic progress as earning a minimum of 24 credit hours 

during a single academic year (September through August). Students must make academic 

progress to remain eligible for financial aid from the College and for the GCC Student Loan. 

Additionally, students may be subject to the academic progress standard for scholarships, 

grants or loans received from sources outside of Grove City College, such as PHEAA State 

Grants and should refer to the guidelines for each program for complete details. 

The College’s Financial Aid Office reviews all academic records at the conclusion of 

each academic year to ensure students are making academic progress and to determine eligibility 

for the College’s Student Loan program. A student who drops courses; withdraws 

entirely from a semester; or receives either “F – failing” or “I – incomplete” grades may fall 

below the minimum of 24 earned credit hours required for satisfactory academic progress. 

These students will be ineligible to receive financial aid from the College and through the 

Grove City College Student Loan Program until academic progress has been made. 

A student who fails to make academic progress and is denied financial aid may submit 

a written appeal, with supporting documentation, to the College’s Financial Aid Office within 

14 days of being denied financial aid. 

WORK OPPORTUNITIES 

A number of positions are available on campus for students who need to support themselves 

financially. Students who excel in some fields are often given an opportunity to serve 

as departmental, laboratory, or library assistants. Applications for work on campus may be 

filed with the Student Employment Office. Applications for incoming freshmen are distributed 

in their freshman orientation packets. Priority is given to students with financial 

need demonstrated through the College’s aid application. There are limited openings for 

part-time work in the local Grove City community.


SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID FUNDS 

The following funds have been provided to support current scholarships and financial 

aid awards to Grove City College students. A number of these funds include restrictions that 

have been specified by the donor: 

James and Arlene Adams Student Aid Fund 

Frances E. Adams ’41 Scholarship Endowment 

Akron-Canton Alumni Scholarship Endowment 

Alden Challenge Scholarship 

The Alumni Association Scholarship Fund 

The John Appleby Arnold Four-Fold Scholarship Fund 

Lawrence M. Arnold ’58 Alumni Band Scholarship Fund 

Edward and Rosalyn Arters Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarships 

Robert B. Asher Scholarship Endowment 

Babcock Financial Aid Fund 

The Babcock Scholarship Fund 

John Logan Bailey Memorial Scholarship Fund 

Robert W. Baird, Jr. Scholarship Fund 

Permelia Baldwin Shoemaker Award 

Howard O. and Pauline D. Barnes Scholarship Fund 

The Jay L. Barnes ’52 Memorial Scholarship Fund 

Susan Beatty ’50 Barnhart Memorial Scholarship Endowment 

James Willard ’43 and Elizabeth Knapp ’42 Batey Scholarship 

Baucus & Co. Scholarship Endowment 

The Bauer Scholarship Fund 

Beadle-Warren Scholarship 

The R. Jack Behringer Scholarship Fund 

Bell Memorial Fund 

Paul G. Benedum Jr. Leadership Scholarship 

Dr. George W. Bennett Scholarship Fund 

The Thomas F. ’74 and Mary Ann Berkey Scholarship in Electrical Engineering 

The Board Designated Financial Aid Fund 

The Board Designated Scholarship Fund 

Mildred Anderson Bohlender Fund 

Frances M. Borell and Leslie C. Borell Memorial Trust Scholarships 

Edward ’37 & Ruth ’40 Bowden Scholarship Endowment 

Ronald and Joyce Brandon Academic Scholarship 

Louis C. Brody Memorial Scholarship Fund 

The W. Clifton Bulette III Memorial Scholarship Fund 

Major A. P. Burchfield Scholarship Foundation 

Dr. Florence L. Burger Scholarship Fund 

The John N. Calderwood Scholarship Fund 

Thomas William Callen Fund


David O. ’71 and Kathleen Pickens ’70 Cashdollar Scholarship Endowment 

Oliver F. Cashdollar Sr. Scholarship Endowment 

The Church of the Covenant Scholarship 

Lou Church Memorial Scholarship Endowment 

Joseph Cicero, Jr. Entrepreneurship Prize 

Class of ’37 Scholarship 

James R. Clifford, M.D. Entrepreneurship Scholarship Prize 

Charles S. Coen & Mary Coen Family Foundation Scholarship Endowment 

Tom and Priscilla Connally Memorial Scholarship 

Jessie Henderson Coulter Scholarship 

John R. ’49 and Kathryn (VanEman’48) Couy Scholarship Endowment 

The Clifford L. and Joanne H. Cox Award for Excellence in Music 

H. J. Crawford Scholarship Trust 

Dr. Robert B. Cross ’37 and Dr. Gertrude E. Cross Memorial Scholarship 

Deacon Family Scholarship Endowment 

Bernice F. Dell Scholarship Fund 

The Arthur and Tana de Ponceau Student Aid Fund 

Dick & Betsy DeVos Foundation Scholarship Fund 

Donahue Family Foundation Scholarship Endowment 

Neal F. Dukelow Memorial Scholarship Fund 

Donald E. Eckert ’66 Memorial Scholarship 

Dr. and Mrs. John D. Ellis Memorial Scholarships 

Anna Belle Yoder Emery ’54 Scholarship Fund 

Benjamin Enloe Scholarship Endowment 

Joann Rebekah Weissert Etter ’50 Memorial Scholarship Endowment 

Richard J. ’50 and June Filer Scholarships in Business Administration and Accounting 

The Ross A. Foster Scholarship Fund 

The Full Circle Scholarship 

Fund of the Fifty-Year Classes 

General Scholarship Fund 

The Toni Ann Giles Memorial Fund 

The Frederick R. and Lois R. Gilmore Scholarship 

The Dr. Hugh R. Gilmore, Jr. Scholarship Fund 

Oran Harold Goehring ’27 Memorial Scholarship 

Rose Goldstein Memorial Fund 

Park Greenwell Scholarship 

Epsilon Pi Alumni Association/Dwight Guthrie Scholarship Fund 

Dwight R. and Julia Guthrie Scholarship Fund 

James T. Hadley Scholarship 

Hall-Thomas Scholarships Fund 

William E. Hall ’44 Memorial Scholarship Fund 

The Haller Scholarship Endowment 

Isabelle Bashline Hammond Fund


Emma J. Harbison Scholarship 

The John Stanley ’25 and Helen Calderwood ’23 Harker Memorial Scholarship Fund 

John J. Havrilla Memorial Scholarship Fund 

C. N. and Ruth Hayes Scholarship Endowment 

Don ’59 and Linda Hayes Scholarship Fund 

Harry Heasley Scholarship Fund 

Marguerite Anne Heine ’69 Memorial Scholarship 

Ethel Hall Henderson ’39 Memorial Scholarship 

Forrest C. Henderson ’24 Memorial Scholarship Endowment 

Albert A. Hopeman Memorial Scholarship 

Hopeman Financial Aid Fund 

John and Winifred Hoyt Scholarship Endowment 

International Business and Marketing Scholarship 

J. Douglas and Jean B. James Scholarship Endowment Fund 

June Jenkins ’61 Memorial Scholarship Endowment 

Karen and Stan Johnson ’60 Scholarship Endowment 

Frederick A. Kaufman Financial Aid Fund 

James R. and Carl W. Keefer Scholarship Fund 

David W. Ketler Memorial Financial Aid Fund 

Ellen Bell Ketler Fund 

David L. Kiesling Memorial Scholarship Endowment 

David Kiselica ’99 Scholarship Endowment 

Knapp Family Scholarship Endowment 

The Knecht Family Scholarship 

F.W. Knecht III Memorial Entrepreneurship Scholarship Endowment 

Janice Conn Koontz Student Aid Fund 

Koppers Financial Aid Fund 

Andrew S. Korim Family Heritage Endowment 

James Donald Kreidle ’54 Scholarship Endowment 

Frederick W. Kretzer ’56 and Peter N. Kutulakis ’56 Scholarship Endowment 

Frederick Kring Leadership Award 

Hilda Adam Kring Award 

Dr. Jonathan B. Ladd Memorial Award 

The Herbert Lamberson and Myrna Lamberson Scholarship Endownment 

Heath and Eleanor Larry Scholarship Fund 

Richard M. Larry ’60 Scholarship Fund 

Eugene A. Larson ’64 Scholarship in Engineering 

Frank and Edna Lawrence Memorial Scholarship Fund 

Ralph G. Leighty, M.D. Memorial Scholarship of Grove City College 

Amelia Katherine (Fritz) Lenze Scholarship Fund 

Richard A. Leo Scholarship 

Sarah Robertson Linn ’26 Scholarship Endowment 

Lobaugh Scholarship


James Lockhart Scholarship 

Marie C. Lush Fund 

Ann Lytle Scholarship 

Charles S. MacKenzie Student Aid Fund 

The Florence E. MacKenzie Memorial Scholarship Fund 

Magee Family Fund 

The Marcia Manning Christian Scholarship 

James Edwin Marshall, 1898, Scholarship Fund 

Josephine H. Marshall ’10 Scholarship 

The Thomas B. Martin Memorial Scholarship 

Milford “Miff” McBride ’44 Scholarship Endowment 

Lee C. and Zella W. McCandless ’23 Fund 

McKonly and Asbury-Devon Driver Memorial Scholarship 

The Helene McCue ’51 Scholarship Fund 

The McCurdy Memorial Scholarship Fund 

The McDowell Scholarship 

Mrs. Ella K. McKelvey Scholarship 

David E. McKillop Scholarship Endowment 

William W. McKinney Scholarship Fund 

McMullen Scholarship Fund 

William and Joann Tresham Mehaffey Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Endowment 

Mephibosheth Scholarship Fund 

Harry T. and Dorothy N. Mercer Scholarship Fund 

The Merwin Student Aid Fund 

J. Melvin Miller Fund 

Mary Jane Miller and Ruth Sample Miller Memorial Scholarship 

The Military Service Scholarship 

The Ministerial Scholarship Fund 

Peter H. and Frances S. Monsma Memorial Scholarship Fund 

Joseph D. Monteleone Scholarship 

The Robert R. ’31 and Josephine M. Montgomery Scholarship Fund 

The Mary R. Moore Scholarship 

Sue Corbett Moore Scholarship for International Studies 

Thelma Baltz Morrow (Class of 1925) Fund 

Robert Nivison Memorial Fund 

The Nutt Family Scholarship 

The Walter J. O’Connor Scholarship Fund 

Edward F. Olechovsky Scholarship for Classical Study 

The Edward O’Neil Scholarship 

John David Ormerod ’92 Memorial Merit Scholarship 

The Walter E. Page ’11 Scholarship 

The James ’61 and Lynne ’60 Passilla Scholarship 

Carol Elizabeth Patterson Memorial Scholarship


Margaret C. Patterson Scholarship Fund 

Margaret M. Patterson Scholarship Fund 

Maurice R. Patterson Financial Aid Fund 

Robert M. Perry Scholarship Endowment 

Jennie E. Pettit Scholarship 

The Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Scholarship 

Presbyterian Faith Scholarship 

Charles David Price, Jr. ’67 Memorial Scholarship 

The Earl K. Price Memorial Scholarship 

Betty ’38 and Bob Prince Scholarship Fund 

The Private Financial Aid Fund 

Quaker Capital Management Corporation Entrepreneurship Scholarship 

The Reader’s Digest Endowed Scholarship Fund 

The Red Fred Psychology and Philosophy Award 

The Lawrence W. Reed ’75 Scholarship Endowment 

Walter D. Reed ’42 Scholarship Endowment 

Rudolph Rex Reeder Political Science Scholarship 

Paul E. and Dorothy F. Reese Scholarship Endowment 

C. Dale Reis ’67 Scholarship Fund 

Frederick G. Reiter Memorial Fund 

REM Solutions Entrepreneurship Scholarship Prize 

Elizabeth McNary ’42 Reno Memorial Music Scholarship Endowment 

Glenda Gilmore Richards ’30 and Alan Windsor Richards Scholarship Fund 

Larry W. Riley ’83 Accounting Scholarship 

William Rindfoos Scholarship Fund 

The John V. Ritts Fund 

James and Elizabeth Rutledge Scholarship Fund 

The Sarah Schenk Honors Scholarship in English 

Marion P. Schleiden Scholarship Fund 

Lois Schulte-Place Fund 

C. J. Seltzer Family Heritage Scholarship Fund 

Dr. Hans F. Sennholz Scholarship 

Hans F. Sennholz Freshmen Scholars Endowment 

Jane Toy Shaner Memorial Scholarship 

William Shannon Memorial Fund 

Dr. John T. Shaw Memorial Fund Prize 

The Shoemaker-Gibson Scholarship Fund 

The Thomas L. Singley, M.D. ’53 and June Chappell Singley ’53 Scholarship Endowment 

The Dr. Alexander Slavcoff ’27 and Dorothy Strain Slavcoff ’29 Memorial Scholarship Fund 

D. N. Slep Scholarship 

A. Bruce Smith ’31 Memorial Scholarship Fund 

The Anning Hiram Smith, Sr. and Doris Ann Smith Scholarship Fund 

Dale O. Smock Memorial Fund


Robert L. Squibb ’54 and Janet Loach Squibb ’59 Memorial Scholarship Endowment 

The Josephine Pinkerton Stahl Scholarship Fund 

The Jim Stark ’51 and Fran Stark Scholarship 

Scholarship Endowment in Loving Memory of Beverly Arnold Stephansen ’83 

Stevenson Scholarship Fund 

The Adah Montgomery Sticht Memorial Scholarship 

The Dorothy Turnbach Stickney ’31 Scholarship Fund 

Ronald E. Stoops Scholarship Fund 

The Helen Beatty Strohm ’39 Scholarship Fund 

The Student Achievement Scholarship Fund 

Student Financial Aid Fund 

Student Freedom Scholarship Fund 

The Glen and Mary Sutherland Scholarship 

The Sutton Scholarship Fund 

Swezey/Janicki Research Scholarship 

Synod I Minority & Underprivileged Scholarship 

Clinton Arthur Thomas and Kermit Bennett Thomas Scholarship 

The George William Thompson and Kathryn Rebecca Ralston Thompson Scholarship Fund 

The M. C. Throckmorton Financial Aid Fund 

Throckmorton Foundation Scholarship 

Timson Student Aid Fund 

Trustee Academic Scholarships 

Anne Richards Turner ’34 Scholarship 

The Dr. Mary Irene Uber ’41 Memorial Scholarship 

Corporal Claire L. VanEman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 519 Scholarship 

Beatrice and Harry Vernoy Scholarship Endowment 

Ludwig Von Mises Scholars at Grove City College 

J. B. Wallace Scholarship 

Wallace Builders Scholarship 

Mary Ellen Wandel Scholarship Fund 

William Ward Wasson Scholarship Fund 

John C. and Elizabeth C. Weidman Scholarship Fund 

The John R. and Joan F. Werren Scholarship 

Harold D. Whieldon Student Scholarship Fund 

The Jean Alice Wilson Scholarship Fund 

Women’s Club of Grove City College (Pittsburgh) Scholarship Fund 

Maurice E. Wright Scholarship 

Yannuzzi, Spence, Goncz & Co. Scholarship in Accounting 

Eugene Zeller Scholarship Fund 

Margaret C. Zimmerman Student Aid Fund


GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 

Student Life 

Students in a free society have the right to choose the college that best suits their needs, 

interests, and life-styles. Students, having chosen their college, have the responsibility to 

observe the standards and regulations established by the college they have selected. 

Members of the Grove City College campus community are expected to observe Christian 

moral standards. A student’s enrollment at Grove City College involves an agreement with 

the College that he/she will obey the academic and co-curricular regulations of the College. 

Grove City College believes that the observance of historic Judeo-Christian standards 

of conduct is essential to the maintenance of a campus environment in which the search for 

meaning in life and a rational pursuit of knowledge can best be accomplished. It is expected 

that students will observe standards of appearance, which will encourage self-respect and 

enhance an individual’s self image. Some departments may set specific standards of 

appearance as part of the student’s professional preparation. Students are responsible for the 

proper use of their residence hall rooms and for any violations of College standards taking 

place in them. Though the College seeks the comfort and well being of students on campus, 

it cannot assume responsibility for students when they leave campus. 

The College reserves the right to exclude at any time students whose conduct or cooperation 

it regards as unsatisfactory without assigning any further reason. Neither the 

College nor its officers shall be under any liability whatsoever for such exclusion. 

For a detailed description of College regulations and disciplinary policies, please refer 

to the current student handbook, The Crimson. Violations of College regulations and policies 

will be dealt with administratively by the Office of Student Life and Learning. 

Violations of civil law will be reviewed by the College and may result in disciplinary action. 

RESIDENCE HALLS 

Grove City College is a residential college. The College’s residence halls and student 

apartments for men and for women were built not only to ensure convenient and adequate 

quarters for students, but also to foster the social unity of the College, and to enhance the 

total learning environment and experience. Therefore, all full-time students, except commuter 

students who reside with their families, are required to room and board in College residence 

halls. Commuter students at Grove City College are full-time traditional-aged students 

who live in their parents’ or legal guardian’s full-time legal place of residence, normally 

within a radius of forty miles of Grove City. Permission from the College must be 

granted for students desiring to live with primary non-peer relatives other than parents or 

legal guardians. 

Some students who meet specific requirements may be permitted or required to live offcampus. 

Veterans and those returning to college from the working work may qualify for 

approved off-campus status if there is significant age differential between them and students 

in their class living on campus. Normally, students who would be twenty-three years of age 

prior to the first day of fall classes would also be considered in this category. Certain students, 

for medically documented reasons, may be considered for off-campus status. Students

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older than 25 or with more than four years of post-secondary college experience are required 

to live off campus. Married students simply need to provide confirmation of their marital 

status in order to live off-campus, as the College does not provide married housing. Students 

in these categories may choose their own housing in the community, but the College 

reserves the right to require a student to move to another location or to move on campus if 

the College determines there to be a sufficient health, safety, academic or moral concern. All 

off-campus housing for full-time students must be registered with and authorized by the 

College. The College does not provide housing for part-time, post-baccalaureate, or special 

status students. 

The College, while endeavoring to provide attractive housing for resident students, 

retains all rights of ownership, and therefore considers that all who reside in its facilities 

agree to abide by all College regulations applying to campus housing. 

The College reserves the right to require a resident to move whenever the best interests 

of the College appear to demand such action. The College also reserves the right to inspect 

any room at any time. Every effort will be made, however, to respect the privacy of occupants. 

The College cannot be responsible for loss of personal property of residence hall students 

due to theft, fire, wind, rain, flooding or disruptions to electrical service or naturally 

occurring catastrophes from rain and/or flooding. It is strongly recommended that insurance 

protection be carried by each student against loss and/or damage to personal property. The 

foregoing not withstanding, however, should loss occur due to negligence of the College, 

the College will be responsible for the direct damage but not indirect or consequential damage 

as a result of loss. The College will not be responsible, however, if the proximate negligence 

or willful conduct causing the loss is that of another student and/or another individual 

not acting as an employee of and/or without specific authority of the College. 

CAMPUS SAFETY 

Grove City College has a safe and secure campus. The Campus Safety Department is 

responsible for maintaining the security of the College community and facilities. The 

Director of Campus Safety reports to the Vice President for Financial Affairs and works 

closely with the Office of Student Life and Learning and other departments. Criminal conduct 

by a student or employee is grounds for immediate suspension and/or dismissal. The 

College enjoys a close, cooperative relationship with both state and local police. 

Safety personnel, including full and part-time uniformed safety officers, dispatchers 

and part-time student employees are in constant contact by radio. In addition to regular 

patrol personnel, the Department staffs a 24/7 emergency communications center that 

answers the campus emergency extension (x3000) and monitors fire, burglar, call box and 

card access systems throughout the campus. Security camera monitors and emergency 

phones are available throughout campus and in most parking lots. The Safety staff not only 

seeks to maintain a safe and secure academic environment but also endeavors to prevent 

crime and/or violation of campus regulations. 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN 

The Emergency Response Plan (ERP) provides a framework for incident preparedness 

and emergency response to situations such as fires, bomb threats, and campus evacuations. 

The plan describes methods of informing the campus of emergency situations by using a 

campus siren, voice/text messaging system, email and an ERP web page accessible via a 

link on the College’s main Internet site – www.gcc.edu. This ERP web page will provide


emergency updates, fire alarm assembly points, off-campus evacuation points and other 

related information. Resident students will attend an informative emergency response session 

as part of the residence hall meetings at the start of each academic year. 

AUTOMOBILES AND BICYCLES 

Freshman students are not permitted to have automobiles at the College. Exceptions 

may be made in the case of commuting students and special circumstances. Students who 

have automobiles at the College must obtain a permit from the Campus Safety Department 

for the privilege of keeping cars at the College. Those who have automobiles are expected 

to refrain from using them in a manner that would hinder the student’s academic 

progress, or which would be contrary to College standards. The College reserves the right 

to forbid the possession and use of automobiles in any case where such action is considered 

advisable. For further information, please refer to The Crimson. 

Racks for bicycle storage are provided near most living areas. Bicycles may be kept in 

residence hall and apartment rooms, provided that they do not impede safe entrance to or 

exit from the room. Residents who store bicycles in their rooms are expected to respect the 

space and needs of roommates. No summer storage for bicycles is available on campus. 

(For further detail, see The Crimson student handbook.) 

HEALTH SERVICE 

The College maintains a modern Health & Wellness Center. A physician or physician 

assistant is available at Zerbe Health Center at regularly scheduled hours. Registered nurses 

are on duty in the Health Center during specified daytime hours. This health service, 

designed to treat minor ailments, is available to all full-time students. Students may be 

charged for special services such as allergy injections. 

The College requires a completed report of the medical history, physical exam, and 

record of immunizations for each student. Pennsylvania law requires that the College has 

written proof of the meningitis vaccine or a signed waiver if it is declined. 

In addition to the health service, provisions are made for each full-time student to be 

protected by health and accident insurance. Details of coverage are distributed to each student 

and are also available in the Business Office of the College. Beyond such coverage, 

the College does not assume further financial responsibilities for medical and surgical 

expenses arising from accidents or other special conditions. 

Counseling services are also available through the Office of the Director of College Counseling. 

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION POLICY 

Grove City College maintains a number of records containing information about students 

and employees. The College respects and recognizes the need for privacy for its students 

and employees for much of this information, while at the same time respects and recognizes 

the need and desire for information by the parents of its students, and the need for 

College employees to have reasonable access to confidential information in order to do their 

jobs in an efficient and effective manner. In order to address these concerns, the College 

has established a Confidential Information Policy. 

In summary, the policy provides that: 

• Data related to students and employees will be made available to any College


employee who has a need for that information in order to accomplish his/her job 

responsibilities. 

• At the discretion of the College, all data regarding a specific student will be made 

available, upon request, to that student and to the student’s parents or guardians 

upon verification that the person is who he/she claims to be. 

• College employees have the right to provide selected student or employee information 

to external parties under certain conditions. 

• A student’s medical and counseling records shall only be released at the written 

request of the student, except as provided by our health provider’s professional 

ethics and state and federal laws. 

• If, in the professional judgment of the Counseling Center staff, a student is believed 

to be a danger to self or others, the Counseling Center staff reserves the right to contact 

appropriate college employees (e.g., Vice President of Student Life, Dean of 

Students, Director of Residence Life, Associate Director of Residence Life, 

Residence Life Directors, Director of Health and Wellness) and parents to ensure 

students’ safety while in the process of making appropriate treatment interventions. 

• Students with a valid reason may request that information be withheld from disclosure 

to individuals other than College employees. Such request must be in writing, 

include the rationale for the request and be provided to the College office that maintains 

the identified information. If the request is considered appropriate, College 

employees will make every reasonable effort to comply with the student’s request. 

• The College will provide any and all information required by law. 

The College does not participate in Federal Financial Aid Programs and is therefore not 

subject to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This policy is not 

intended to comply with FERPA. 

ORIENTATION AND ACADEMIC ADVISING 

An orientation program is scheduled prior to the start of each semester that is designed 

to aid freshmen and transfer students for an easy integration into the College community. 

The College maintains an academic advising program in which each new student is 

assigned to a faculty member who acts as advisor. The new student meets his/her advisor 

early in the orientation period to discuss matters regarding programs and courses. During 

the year, the advisor is available at scheduled office hours for consultation. At the midsemester 

report period, the advisee’s grades are sent to the advisor, who may then request 

an interview with the student. This procedure is followed each semester. 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY FOR STUDENTS 

Grove City College functions to serve its students and society both by generating and 

disseminating knowledge. The College has built and equipped facilities for those purposes, 

which are designed to service the needs of students, faculty and staff. Often in the use of 

those facilities, intellectual property is created. Intellectual property includes such things as 

patentable inventions, copyrightable subject matter, trade secrets and valuable know-how 

and processes (including, but not limited to, computer software), which has potential commercial, 

resale or other value.


Those students who matriculate at and attend the College and who use College facilities 

or equipment in the development or marketing, in whole or in part, of intellectual property 

are expected to share the rights to and proceeds of such property with the College, as 

further described below. The College intends this intellectual property policy to apply to 

every student and to any and all intellectual property created, enhanced or promoted using 

College facilities or equipment, whether as part of ordinary coursework or otherwise in connection 

with an activity funded or sponsored by the College in whole or in part. The College 

maintains this policy in fairness to all who have contributed to its welfare in the past and as 

a way to preserve and improve its facilities for those who will come in the future. 

Therefore, if a student of the College uses College facilities or equipment to create, enhance 

or promote, in whole or in part, any intellectual property, the following rules shall apply: 

1.) Subject to paragraph 6 below, the student shall and hereby does assign all his/her 

rights in the intellectual property to the College and shall execute all documents reasonably 

requested by the College to effect such assignment. However, if the intellectual property is 

patentable and the College has not begun to apply for a patent within six months after the disclosure 

of the patentable invention to the College and the execution of the applicable assignment 

documents, the College will permit the author(s)/creator(s) to seek such protection. 

2.) If a person or entity other than the College promotes and/or markets the intellectual 

property in any form, any direct or indirect compensation therefrom, e.g., as a lump sum 

payment or continuing royalty, shall, subject to paragraph 4 below, be divided as follows: 

25% to the College 75% to the author(s)/creator(s). 

3.) If the College promotes and/or markets the intellectual property or manages the promotion 

and/or marketing of the intellectual property, any direct or indirect compensation 

therefrom shall be divided as follows: 60% to the College 40% to the author(s)/creator(s). 

4.) Before any compensation is paid to the author(s)/creator(s), the College (or other 

applicable party) shall be reimbursed for all expenses incurred in developing or protecting 

the applicable intellectual property, including (without limitation) attorney fees and costs for 

filing and prosecuting a patent application. 

5.) Notwithstanding the foregoing obligation to compensate the College, if the 

author(s)/creator(s) of the intellectual property (a) legally dedicates the intellectual property 

to the public before any commercial exploitation occurs, (b) notifies the College promptly 

and in writing of the dedication, and (c) provides appropriate documentation of the dedication, 

he/she shall have no compensation obligation to the College. 

6.) If the intellectual property was created, enhanced, or promoted outside the student’s 

coursework or otherwise not in connection with an activity funded or sponsored by the College 

in whole or in part, such student shall grant the College a perpetual, nonexclusive, nontransferable, 

royalty-free license and right to use the intellectual property for its own purposes. 

The foregoing policy shall be disseminated as part of the literature of the College and 

shall be deemed part of the rights and obligations to which a student is subject. 

If a student intends to use College facilities or equipment outside of the scope of his/her 

coursework or on a project not funded or sponsored by the College (and such use is of more 

than an incidental nature), he/she shall request permission from the College before such use. 

CAREER SERVICES AND PLACEMENT 

The Career Services Office assists students in the development of a career plan and lifelong 

career skills based on their God-given talents and interests. A four-year program beginning 

in the freshman year systematically focuses on self-assessment, career exploration,


career decision, and the strategic job search. The placement function provides networking, 

summer internship, and full-time job opportunities to students. Representatives from scores 

of companies, organizations, and institutions visit the campus each year to interview graduating 

seniors. On-campus recruiting is available to students the fall and spring semesters 

directly prior to receiving their diploma at May graduation. 

CULTURAL LIFE 

Grove City College hosts many cultural activities on campus, which include renowned 

experts in the fields of music, literature, journalism, drama, science, education, national, and 

international affairs. These are made possible so that each student is able to see and hear an 

event that will become a memorable part of the college experience. 

The popular Guest Artists programs feature artists of national and international reputation 

in music, drama, and dance. Contemporary musical groups also are brought to the campus. 

In addition, each year there are several student dramatic productions; concerts by the 

Chapel Choir, the Touring Choir, the College Community Symphony Orchestra, the College 

Symphonic Band, and the Jazz Ensemble; and recitals by Orchesis, a student dance ensemble. 

There are also several student and professional art exhibits on campus each year. 

The annual J. Howard Pew Arts and Letters and Albert A. Hopeman, Jr. Science and 

Engineering Memorial Lectures, the J. Paul Sticht Lecture in Business and Ethics, and the 

Scholar Lecture Series bring to campus outstanding speakers in many different fields. 

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS 

Only full-time students may represent the College on its athletic teams. The College is 

a member of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC), the East Coast Athletic Conference 

(ECAC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). College Intercollegiate 

Teams compete in the NCAA Division III. The College adheres to the rules and bylaws of 

these organizations. Students who incur absences while representing a recognized College 

athletic team are excused, without prejudice to the student, through the Provost’s Office. 

PUBLICATIONS 

The College owns, funds, and publishes several publications that offer students the 

opportunity to develop their journalistic skills, including The Collegian, the weekly campus 

newspaper, and The Bridge, the annual yearbook. In addition, The Echo, The Quad, and 

other College publications also provide students with opportunities for creative writing or 

practical experience. 

STUDENT GOVERNMENT 

The Student Government Association is composed of approximately thirty members 

selected by the student body at a general election each spring. The Association represents 

students and confers with the governing bodies of the College on matters pertaining to campus 

life and policies. The Student Government Association is involved in the general supervision 

of student activities and is responsible for assisting in all projects for the betterment 

of the College.


STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 

More than one hundred and forty student organizations and activities are available on 

campus, serving a wide variety of student interests. 

• There are more than twenty religious organizations that afford opportunities for 

Christian study, fellowship, and service. 

• The College owns a professional-level radio station, WSAJ-FM, operating on 91.1 

MHz. The station carries classical music during the day, student programming in 

the evenings and weekends, and jazz overnights. This medium provides opportunities 

for students to develop and broadcast original programming, participate in the 

engineering and presentation of high school and collegiate sports, and produce news 

and community-affairs feature programming. 

• A variety of musical experiences is provided for both instrumentalists and vocalists 

through the marching and concert bands, the symphony orchestra, the Chapel Choir, 

and the Touring Choir, which takes an extensive tour each year during Easter Break. 

• There are eight local sororities and nine local fraternities on campus. Nine independent 

social housing groups also serve the interests of students not affiliated with 

a sorority or fraternity. 

• A broad program of intramural, recreational, and intercollegiate athletics involves 

nearly all of the student body in numerous sports. Other organizations provide 

recreational opportunities ranging from camping and chess to skiing and sailing. 

In addition to sixteen honor societies, there are sixteen departmental and professional 

clubs that serve particular academic and career interests. Among the latter are: 

American Chemical Society Affiliate. An organization of chemistry students affiliated 

with the American Chemical Society. 

American Marketing Association. A collegiate chapter of students interested in the 

field of marketing. 

American Society of Mechanical Engineers. A club open to all mechanical engineering 

students. 

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. A student branch of the I.E.E.E. 

open to students carrying at least thirty percent of a normal full-time load in electrical engineering 

and allied courses. 

National Society of Professional Engineers. A national chapter open to all engineering 

students. 

Operation Top Management. A unique business honorary society that promotes leadership 

development and acquaints its members with real-world business applications. 

Society of Automotive Engineers. A national chapter open to all engineering students. 

Society of Women Engineers. A national organization open to women in engineering 

and other related sciences. 

HONOR SOCIETIES 

Alpha Mu Gamma. The Epsilon Pi chapter of a national honor society that recognizes 

excellence in the study of foreign languages. 

Beta Beta Beta. A national honorary fraternity for biology and molecular biology majors. 

BYTE. A national computer honorary.


Crown and Sceptre. A sophomore women’s honor society that recognizes scholarship, 

leadership and service. 

Delta Mu Delta. The Beta Beta chapter of a national honorary business administration society. 

Kappa Delta Pi. An international honor society in secondary education. 

Kappa Mu Epsilon. The Pennsylvania Eta Chapter of the national honorary 

mathematics society. 

Kemikos. A local honorary chemistry society. 

Lambda Epsilon Delta. The Gamma chapter of the national honorary for elementary 

education majors. 

Lambda Iota Tau. The Beta Iota chapter of an honor society that recognizes excellence 

in the study of literature. 

Lambda Pi Eta. The undergraduate honor society for communication students. 

Mortar Board. The Alpha Theta Mu Chapter of the national honor society that recognizes 

senior students who have excelled in scholarship, leadership and service. 

Omicron Delta Kappa. The Beta Mu Circle of the national honor society that recognizes 

junior and senior students for scholarship, leadership, and participation in activities. 

Phi Alpha Theta. An international history honorary. 

Phi Sigma Tau. A national honorary society for philosophy. 

Pi Gamma Mu. The Pennsylvania Alpha chapter of the national honorary social science 

society. 

Psi Chi. A national psychology honorary. 

The Round Table. A sophomore men’s honorary which recognizes scholarship, leadership 

and service to the College. 

Scroll and Key. Scroll and Key is the highest scholastic honorary award given by the 

College to senior students. 

Sigma Pi Sigma. A national physics honorary. 

Sigma Xi. A scientific honorary society. 

Tau Alpha Pi. A local honorary dramatic society. 

Theta Alpha Kappa. A national honorary society for religious studies and theology. 

PRIZE AWARDS 

The Fran Alford Sportsman Award, in memory of Frances J. Alford by the Sigma 

Theta Chi Sorority, the Women’s Athletic Association, and the Class of 1977. 

The Crombie Allen Peace Prize, a gift of Crombie Allen, Class of 1895, provides 

awards for members of the Pi Gamma Mu who have served the organization well. 

The Bechtell Science Award recognizes a senior student from the biological and physical 

sciences who is outstanding for his or her creativity and skills in independent research, 

communication skills in instruction, and participation in curricular and extra-curricular 

activities within the respective discipline. 

The Freshman Biology Achievement Award recognizes a student who has completed the 

freshman year and has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field of biology. 

The Senior Biology Award recognizes a senior biology or molecular biology major who 

shows outstanding ability in the field of biology. 

The Douglas Bockes Memorial Award recognizes a deserving senior English major who 

will attend graduate school in the year following graduation.


The Philip N. Carpenter Senior Mathematics Award is given to the outstanding mathematics 

major in the graduating class. 

The Elinor M. Caruthers Prize, given by Dr. Caruthers, Professor of French, is an 

award for excellence in French. 

The Pittsburgh Chapter of Certified Public Accountants Award is given for excellence 

in accounting. 

The John M. Courtney Prize is a gift of Curtis C. Mechling, M.D., 1897, in memory of 

John A. Courtney, Professor of Latin from 1882 to 1902. 

The Roger Clark Dawes Professional Engineering Award recognizes the most outstanding 

engineering graduate. 

The Freshman Math Award is presented by Kappa Mu Epsilon to the students who, at the 

conclusion of the freshman year, achieve the highest scores on a competitive examination. 

The J.P. Hassler Prize, an alumnus gift in honor of J.P. Hassler, College Bursar for 

more than forty years, is given for the best essay on the topic of Freedom. 

The Creig S. Hoyt Award, honoring Creig S. Hoyt, for many years Chairman of the 

Chemistry Department and Dean of the College, is given to a promising freshman chemistry 

student. 

The Institute of Management Accountants Award is given to an outstanding accounting 

student who has demonstrated superior achievement over his/her college career. 

The International Scholarship Award is given to the most outstanding nominee from 

Grove City College for a Rhodes, Fulbright or Marshall Scholarship. 

The Kappa Delta Pi Award is presented to the outstanding senior who is a member of 

Kappa Delta Pi, the secondary education honorary. 

The Kemikos Prize is an award for excellence in chemistry. 

The Franklin C. Ketler Mathematics Prize, established from the estate of Dr. Franklin 

C. Ketler, Jr. is awarded to the graduating senior who has completed at least twenty-eight 

credit hours in mathematics and has earned the highest GPA in these courses. 

The Lambda Epsilon Delta Award is presented to the outstanding senior who is a member 

of Lambda Epsilon Delta, the elementary education honorary. 

The Syd McCormick Memorial Award, presented by friends and sisters of Gamma Chi 

sorority, recognizes the outstanding senior educator who has shown dedication, excellence, 

and enthusiasm in the student teaching experience. 

The Morledge, Hodge, Michaelian Christian Servant Award was established through 

generous gifts received from friends of Dr. Richard A. Morledge ‘54, Dean of the Chapel 

since 1984, in recognition and appreciation of his work in Christian ministry. The student(s) 

selected must show obvious evidence of being a servant of Jesus Christ. 

The Music Educators National Conference Award, Grove City Collegiate Chapter, for 

excellence in academics in the music or music education area. 

Edward W. and Sara K. Naegele Scholarship Award, honoring two former chemistry 

faculty members, is given to an outstanding science student prior to the senior year. 

The Pan Hellenic Sorority Senior Woman Scholastic Award is presented to the senior 

sorority member with the highest academic standing. 

Phi Alpha Theta History Award, given to a senior for outstanding scholarship and 

research in history. 

The Pi Gamma Mu Medal is given for achievement in subjects required for membership 

in Pi Gamma Mu.


The Grove City College and Pine Instrument Business Plan Competition Awards are presented 

to 1st through 3rd place individuals or teams with the best original business plan for a startup 

organization that provides value and service to its shareholders, members and community. 

The Senior Man of the Year and Senior Woman of the Year Awards are presented jointly 

by Mortar Board and Omicron Delta Kappa to the senior man and senior woman who 

have displayed outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service. It is one of the highest honors 

that the College can bestow. 

The Robert H. Sisler Award is presented by Alpha Mu Gamma, the national foreign language 

honorary, to an outstanding modern language senior in memory of Dr. Sisler, former 

professor and GCC graduate. 

The Swezey/Janicki Scientific Research Award is given annually to a student majoring 

in Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics who is determined by the natural science departments 

to have conducted the most superior research project. 

The James D. Thorne Education Award recognizes two juniors who exhibit achievement 

in academics and in Christian service and will be student teaching during the upcoming 

year. The award is sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Educators and Dr. Thorne. 

Additional gifts are encouraged. 

The Wall Street Journal Medal is an award given for excellence in business administration.


Academic Policies 

The College offers courses leading to degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, 

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical 

Engineering, and Bachelor of Music. 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION 

Candidates for degrees are required to complete the General Education requirements, 

the courses required for their chosen major, elective hours to meet the minimum 128 total 

hour requirement, and the chapel attendance requirement. Some students may wish to complete 

the requirements for a second major or minor. Although this is permitted, the College 

does not guarantee the availability of class space to complete a second major or minor. 

At the option of the College, seniors may be required to take educational achievement 

tests as a condition for graduation. 

No credit from other institutions is accepted as applying on the last thirty-two (32) 

semester hours for a degree to be granted by Grove City College, except as approved by the 

Registrar and the Provost. 

Grove City College awards degrees at an annual Commencement following completion 

of the spring semester. A student who completes all graduation requirements before or after 

that ceremony will be graduated and receive his/her diploma at that time. Such students are 

listed as members of the class of the year in which they finish; however, they may retain a 

class reunion year appropriate to their original cohort. The class rank will include the entire 

graduating class. 

Quality Point Average Requirements for Graduation 

Grove City College requires each candidate for graduation to earn a minimum career 

quality point average of 2.00 for all coursework completed for the degree. Each student 

must also earn a major quality point average of 2.00 for all coursework completed in each 

major and minor field of study declared. 

Calculating the Career and Major Quality Point Average 

The quality point average is calculated by summing both the credit hours attempted and 

the quality points earned, then dividing the total quality points by the total hours attempted and 

truncating to the second decimal place. Only courses taken at Grove City College are used to 

calculate the CQPA and MQPA values. The courses that count for each MQPA are included 

with each major’s requirements in the Courses of Instruction section of the Bulletin. Courses 

completed within the College’s different academic divisions (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, 

second degree and graduate divisions) will be kept separate for all QPA calculations. 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR GRADUATION 

Although sufficient academic counseling is given through the advising program at 

Grove City College, the responsibility for proper registration for each semester rests with 

the student. He/She is ultimately responsible for planning his/her program in order to satisfy 

graduation requirements.

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Students must have all academic requirements fulfilled in order to participate in the 

College’s commencement ceremony. However, a student may participate if he/she has no 

more than six (6) credit hours of outstanding coursework, both a 2.00 cumulative career 

(CQPA) and major (MQPA) quality point average for all completed coursework, and no 

more than six (6) unfulfilled chapel requirements. The remaining six or fewer credit hours 

must be completed by the last day of August within the same calendar year. A student in 

this circumstance must submit a “Request to Participate in Commencement” form, available 

from the Registrar’s Office, to obtain approval to walk in the College’s commencement ceremony. 

If approved, the student will be permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony 

but will not be considered graduated until all requirements have been met. 

GRADUATION HONORS 

A student who has completed the final fifty percent of his/her academic work at Grove 

City College and meets the cumulative quality point averages stated below is granted his/her 

degree with College honors: 

3.40 to 3.59 inclusive for College honor “Cum Laude.” 

3.60 to 3.84 inclusive for College honor “Magna Cum Laude.” 

3.85 to 4.00 inclusive for College honor “Summa Cum Laude.” 

Departmental honors in the student’s major field of concentration are awarded at 

Commencement to any student who attains the following major quality point average: 

3.40 to 3.59 inclusive for Honors in major field. 

3.60 to 3.84 inclusive for High Honors in major field. 

3.85 to 4.00 inclusive for Highest Honors in major field. 

All College and Departmental honors listed in the Commencement program are unofficial 

and based upon estimated results. Official College honors will appear on the diploma, 

while both College and Departmental honors will appear on the transcript. Final honors will 

be based upon all work completed at Grove City College within the degree earned. 

REGISTRATION 

Registration occurs midway through each semester for the following semester. 

Registration for incoming freshmen is completed during the summer preceding the student’s 

entry in the fall. Students complete the registration process by following procedures on the 

designated day, and by paying tuition and other charges. A fee is charged for late registration. 

A student who has a balance on his/her student account or who owes ten (10) or more 

chapel requirements will not be permitted to register for the next semester until such time 

his/her account balance is zero or the chapel requirement is met. Students may enroll, 

change class schedules, or switch between audit and credit status, up until the end of the 

drop/add period each semester. 

Although sufficient academic counseling is given through the advising program at 

Grove City College, the responsibility for proper registration for each semester rests with 

the student. He/She is ultimately responsible for planning his/her program in order to satisfy 

graduation requirements.


A student desiring to complete independent study and/or honors courses must obtain 

approval from the faculty sponsor and the department chairman, complete the approval 

form, and, having secured all required signatures, present the form to the Registrar for final 

approval. Students may take no more than six hours of independent study toward graduation 

requirements and no more than two independent studies during a school year. 

A student desiring an internship experience for academic credit must have prior written 

approval of the department chairman of his/her major and the department chairman of the 

department offering the credit, if other than his/her major. 

COURSE NUMBERING 

Course numbers are arranged to show the year in which the course should be taken. 

Prerequisites are implied by the curriculum sequence if not specifically stated. Freshmen 

are not permitted to enroll in 400-level courses. Normally, fall semester and fall/spring 

sequence courses use odd numbers and spring semester courses use even numbers. 

Numbers 101-199 are used for freshman courses. 

Numbers 201-299 are used for sophomore courses. 

Numbers 300 and up are used for junior and senior courses. 

Numbers 290 or 390 are used for Studies courses. 

Numbers 260, 360 and 460 are used for independent studies. 

Numbers 270, 370 and 470 are used for independent research projects. 

Number 480 is used for internships. 

Number 488 is used for seminars. 

Number 499 is used for honors courses. 

The College reserves the right to add or delete courses from the schedule of classes, 

change meeting times, change meeting locations, or change instructors at its discretion. 

COURSE LOADS 

The normal course load for students is fifteen to seventeen (15-17) semester hours. 

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must have a minimum cumulative quality point average 

(CQPA) of at least 3.00 in order to take course loads in excess of eighteen (18) hours. 

Exceptions to the above will be allowed only with permission of the student’s advisor, 

and in no case shall a student exceed twenty-one (21) semester hours of academic work 

(including audit hours). The minimum schedule for any regular full-time student is twelve 

(12) semester hours of academic work. (Audit credits cannot be used in meeting the minimum 

of 12.) 

Eighteen (18) semester hours is the maximum load for freshmen in their first semester 

of attendance. 

Most courses are three credit hours with class periods on Monday, Wednesday, and 

Friday of fifty (50) minutes each or on Tuesday and Thursday of seventy-five (75) minutes 

each for fifteen (15) weeks. Laboratory periods with certain courses are from two to three 

hours in length.

LABORATORY SCIENCE COURSES 


Laboratory science courses at Grove City College are taught in an integrated manner in 

which class lectures and the laboratory experience are interwoven and inseparable from 

each other. Therefore, students should note that science labs are not separate courses and 

do not receive separate individual credit. Rather, laboratory science courses receive credit 

hours and a grade as a unit. Students should use caution when enrolling for laboratory science 

courses at other institutions. Pre-approval is required for these transfer courses to 

ensure that any proposed laboratory science course has an appropriate laboratory or experimental 

component and that the number of hours is equivalent to the Grove City College 

graduation requirement. Otherwise, courses taken at other institutions may not count 

toward meeting the Grove City College general education and/or major requirement. 

AUDITING COURSES 

Only full-time students may audit courses with the approval of the instructor and the 

Registrar. The student must register for the course as an auditor and fulfill class attendance 

requirements. Upon satisfactory completion of these requirements, the audited course will 

be entered on the permanent record using the symbol “AU” in lieu of a grade. No credit 

will be awarded for an audited course. The tuition charged for auditing courses is the same 

as that charged for credit courses. 

Courses may not be changed from credit to audit or from audit to credit after the official 

end of the drop/add period. The course will be graded “NG” (No Grade) if attendance 

requirements are not satisfied. 

INTERSESSION COURSES 

Grove City College offers a selected number of courses from various departments in a 

concentrated, two-week format. These courses are taught immediately prior to the opening 

of the second semester and during the two weeks following commencement. 

Students wishing to lighten their regular semester loads or who wish to try to graduate 

in less than four years will find these intersession courses helpful in meeting their goals. A 

student may take only one course per intersession term, usually three credit hours. The cost 

for these courses is listed in the Expenses and Financial Aid section of this Bulletin. 

Intersession courses are optional, and are not counted as part of a student’s regular 

semester load. Students are cautioned to work closely with their advisors in planning to take 

intersession courses. Intersession course offerings are dependent upon sufficient enrollment 

and are subject to cancellation. 

TRANSFER CREDIT 

College Transfer Credit 

Grove City College accepts credits for transfer from any college or university that is 

accredited by a regional accrediting body, provided the grade earned is “C” or higher. 

Credits for transfer from a non-accredited college or university will be evaluated on an individual 

basis, depending on course equivalencies and expected learning outcomes. A student 

who wishes to take courses at another institution for transfer to Grove City must obtain written 

clearance from the department chairman and Registrar before the work is begun.


Courses that do not have a letter grade will not be accepted. “Pass” and “Satisfactory” 

grades are not accepted unless the transcript defines those grades as “C” or higher. Grades 

for transfer courses do not enter into the computation of a student’s quality point average at 

Grove City College; however, the credits earned will count toward the total credits required 

for graduation. 

• Transfer students are subject to the curricular requirements in place for the year in 

which they are admitted to Grove City College. 

• Once enrolled at Grove City College, the College does not grant credit for any experience 

in which a student is paid by the federal government, including ROTC, 

Officer’s Candidate School, internships and scientific research. 

• At a minimum, 64 credit hours are required to be completed at Grove City College, 

as well as a minimum of one half of all credit hours for any major, minor, certification 

or concentration. 

• Credits for remedial, developmental, and technical courses are not transferable to 

Grove City College. 

• Students may not take courses at other institutions concurrently with classes at 

Grove City College. 

• Transfer courses that do not equate to a specific Grove City College course may be 

granted departmental or general elective credit at the 100, 200, 300 or 400 level. 

• Quarter-hour credits (two-thirds of a semester hour) taken at an institution on the 

quarter hour system will be converted to semester credits at Grove City College 

(e.g., 6 quarter hours=4.00 semester hours; 5=3.33; 4=2.67; 3=2.00; 2=1.33; and 

1=0.67). 

• No credit from other institutions is accepted as applying on the last thirty-two (32) 

semester hours for a degree to be granted from Grove City College, except as 

approved by the Registrar. 

• Freshmen who matriculate with enough Advanced Placement or other college credits 

to qualify for a higher-class status will be permitted to change their expected 

graduation year and term but will enter as freshmen and progress to sophomore, junior, 

and senior class status along with their peers. 

• A student who wishes to transfer an internship must meet the internship standards 

for a typical Grove City College internship experience. The student should provide 

for evaluation a detailed description about the internship; the company/organization 

name; the number of hours worked on-site; a description of the job duties and academic 

requirements; and an evaluation report from the supervisor. The internship 

coordinator of the corresponding Grove City College department will evaluate these 

materials to determine if the internship will be approved for transfer, and, if 

approved, the number of credits granted. 

College Courses Taken in High School 

Transfer credit may be awarded for any courses that are equivalent or comparable to 

those offered by the College and completed with a grade of “C” or better. Any such courses 

taken before entering Grove City College must be listed in the catalog of the college of transfer 

as courses offered for degree credit to that college’s undergraduates. Individual college 

courses taken while in high school will be evaluated on an individual basis, depending on 

course equivalencies and expected learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to earn credit 

through the AP, CLEP and IB programs, not through College in the High School programs.


Advanced Placement (AP) 

The College may grant academic credit to incoming freshmen who have successfully 

completed Advanced Placement courses and achieved a score of 4 or 5 on the accompanying 

Advanced Placement Tests. The appropriate department chairman will determine 

whether a student with a score of 3 should be given advanced credit and placement. Credit 

is not given for scores of 1 or 2. 

Students who receive Advanced Placement credit in a subject will only receive credit at 

Grove City College if that same course is not taken here or at another college or university. 

College Entrance Examination Board (CLEP) 

Applicants may also earn academic credit for superior achievement on the College Level 

Examination Program (CLEP) on the subject tests given by the College Entrance Examination 

Board. Granting of credit will be evaluated on an individual basis. CLEP tests taken after 

commencement of study at Grove City College will not be considered for transfer. 

International Baccalaureate Program (IB) 

Grove City College recognizes the International Baccalaureate as a vigorous college 

preparatory program, and welcomes applications for admission from all interested students. 

Credit is generally awarded for the IB Higher level examination passed with grades of 5, 6 

or 7. No credit is awarded for IB Standard examinations. IB credit may be applied to major 

programs with the approval of the appropriate academic department but may not be used to 

satisfy the Civilization Series requirements. 

WITHDRAWALS 

Withdrawal from Individual Courses 

• Students may withdraw from any course during the drop/add period without any 

record of enrollment in that class on their permanent record. 

• For any course dropped after the drop/add period and until the “Last Day to 

Withdraw from a Course” deadline, a “W” will be entered on the permanent record 

and will not be counted in computing the student’s academic average. No refund 

will be made for any course dropped after the official add/drop period. 

• Courses dropped after the authorized withdrawal period will be marked “WF” and 

will be counted as “F” in computing the student’s academic average. No course may 

be dropped after Study Day. 

• Dropping courses at any time during the semester may affect a student’s eligibility 

to receive financial aid during the current semester and for future academic semesters. 

Students should contact the Financial Aid Office regarding these matters. 

• Grove City College reserves the right to withdraw a student from any course or from 

the College. 

Withdrawal from the College 

If a student finds it necessary to discontinue studies at the College, he/she should notify 

the Registrar’s Office in Enrollment Services to obtain and complete a withdrawal form 

for final clearance. If the student is unable to follow this procedure because of illness or 

emergency, the College will complete the form, but the student must notify the Registrar’s 

Office in Enrollment Services of his/her intent to withdraw. A student who follows the pro-


cedure to withdraw completely from the College will normally receive “W“ grades for all 

current courses; however, no student will be permitted to withdraw after Study Day. A student 

who leaves the College without officially withdrawing will forfeit any refund to which 

he/she might otherwise be entitled, and may receive grades of “F” or “WF” in all current 

courses. A student who has a balance on his/her student account or who owes ten (10) or 

more chapel requirements will not be issued a transcript, official or unofficial, until such 

time that his/her account balance is zero or the chapel requirement is met. 

A student withdrawing for medical reasons must provide written documentation from a 

physician. Students receiving a medical withdrawal will receive a “W” grade for all courses. 

READMISSION 

A student wishing to return to Grove City College after withdrawing in an earlier 

semester must complete a “Request of Former Student to Return” form, available in the 

Registrar’s Office. In order to be considered for readmission, the student must have been in 

good standing at the time of withdrawal. If the student has attended another school since 

withdrawing from Grove City College, a record of that work must be submitted to the 

Registrar before readmission is considered and/or granted. 

A readmitted student who has been absent for more than one year is subject to the curricular 

requirements in force at the time of his/her readmission. 

CLASS STANDING 

A class standing of freshman, sophomore, junior or senior will be assigned to each new, 

transfer or returning student at the point of entry or reentry to Grove City College. This 

standing will be rolled forward one class level when appropriate by the Registrar’s Office. 

A student who has completed additional credit hours may request a change in his/her expected 

graduation date but the class standing will not be changed, as students will progress forward 

in class standing along with their peers. 

ACADEMIC STANDING 

The College expressly reserves the right to exclude at any time a student whose academic 

progress is considered to be unsatisfactory. 

Good Academic Standing 

Each student must maintain a “C” average (2.00 CQPA) or above to remain in good 

academic standing. 

Probation and Dismissal Policy 

A student falling below a 2.00 CQPA will either be placed on academic probation or be 

dismissed from the College. A CQPA of 2.00 or above and a MQPA of less than 2.00 will 

not result in dismissal; however, a minimum of 2.00 or higher in both is required for graduation. 

All dismissal decisions are made at the conclusion of each spring semester, and the 

College considers dismissal a permanent status. Specific probation and dismissal criteria 

are listed below: 

• A student who has earned 35 or fewer local hours from Grove City College (not 

including transfer credits) will be placed on probation if his/her CQPA is between


1.50 and 1.99. Dismissal will occur at the conclusion of the spring semester if 

his/her CQPA is 1.49 or lower. 

• A student who has earned 36 or more local hours from Grove City College (not 

including transfer credits) will be placed on probation following any semester 

his/her CQPA falls below 2.00. A student already on probation will be dismissed, at 

the conclusion of the spring semester, if his/her CQPA is below 2.00. 

ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS 

Grove City College believes that attendance at all classes and laboratories for which a 

student is registered is essential to the satisfactory completion of the course. If an absence 

is incurred for any reason, it is the obligation of the student to ascertain from the instructor 

what is to be done to maintain his/her standing in that course. All faculty members are 

expected to have their absence policies (and the attendant penalties) stated in writing in their 

course syllabi, and these policies are to be reviewed with the students at the first meeting of 

each course. 

A student is not to be penalized for unexcused absences which total less than or equal to 

the number of times the class meets per week. In other words, classes meeting four times per 

week allow four unexcused absences; three times per week allow three unexcused absences, 

etc. If an unexcused absence occurs on a test or laboratory day, however, it will be left to the 

discretion of the professor as to whether the laboratory session may be made up. 

Excused Absences 

• Authorized College activities: Representing the College at college-authorized 

events are excused by the Provost’s Office or one of its two designees—the Athletic 

Department and the Career Services Office. The Athletic Department issue excused 

absences for varsity athletes participating in sporting events. The Office of Career 

Services excuses absences for seniors in the cases of post-graduation job interviews 

and for graduate/medical/law/ and other professional school admission interviews, 

or for students scheduling internship placement interviews. 

• Loss of immediate family member: Students are responsible for notifying their 

professors and the Office of Student Life and Learning at studentlife@gcc.edu when 

there is a death of an immediate family member. 

• Illness/Injury: In the event of illness or injury, students are to report to the Health 

and Wellness Center for treatment. If the illness or injury results in a class or classes 

being missed, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor and make 

arrangements for an excuse from class and for make-up work. If it is determined, 

after examination at the Health and Wellness Center, that the illness/injury prevents 

class attendance or requires the student to be confined, a representative of the Health 

and Wellness Center will issue a medical reason for absence which the student can 

present to the instructor. Non-resident students whose illness does not necessitate a 

visit to the Health and Wellness Center must notify their professors. The non-resident 

student’s own health provider may issue a medical reason for absence which 

the student can present to the instructor. 

• In case of an emergency such as hospitalization, the Office of Student Life and 

Learning should be contacted prior to 5 p.m. at extension 2171 or the College 

Operator after 5 p.m. at extension 2000. Students must make up the work for the 

classes missed so that absences are without prejudice in determining a grade on the 

missed work.


Unexcused Absences 

• Absences incurred due to disciplinary sanctions are reported to faculty via the Office 

of Student Life and Learning. Through formal action, the faculty has agreed that students 

who miss classes due to such sanctions are not permitted to make up any missed 

academic work, whether prior to, during, or after the stated period of suspension. 

• The College reserves the right to withdraw a student from any course in which the student, 

for whatever reason(s), misses 25% or more of the scheduled class meetings. A 

faculty member who encounters such a situation must alert the Provost; the Provost, 

in consultation with the faculty member and Deans, will evaluate the situation and 

make the final decision regarding the student’s withdrawal. When a student must be 

withdrawn from a course under such circumstances, the Provost will also determine 

whether the student’s final course grade will be entered as a “W” (Withdrawn) or 

“WF” (Withdrawn Failing). Note: This withdrawal policy is not intended to replace 

the individual faculty member’s own class attendance policy (with attendant penalties), 

nor to contradict the rest of the guideline outlined in this section, but will apply 

only according to the circumstances and procedure described above. 

Absences other than those mentioned above will be handled at the discretion of the professor 

whose class is missed. 

In summary, students are always encouraged to contact their professors and the appropriate 

office regarding any class absences and should do so prior to the absence whenever 

possible. Lists of such excused absences are sent to each professor, who must then excuse 

the absence on his/her record without prejudice to the student. Excused absences from any 

class or laboratory do not excuse a student from any work required in the course. 

FINAL EXAMINATIONS 

Final examinations, according to College policy, are required of all classes and are to 

be administered during the time scheduled by the Registrar. Final examination times may 

not be changed to suit the convenience of either instructor or students. The final examination 

schedule issued by the Registrar is, therefore, to be followed. 

GRADE VALUES 

The grade values are as follows: A, Excellent; B, Good; C, Satisfactory; D, Poor; F, 

Failure; W, Withdrawn; WF, Withdrawn Failing; I, Incomplete; and AU, Audit. 

Grades have the following quality point numerical equivalencies: 

A+/A = 4.00, A- = 3.67, B+ = 3.33, B = 3.00, B- = 2.67, C+ = 2.33, C = 2.00, 

C- = 1.67, D+ = 1.33, D = 1.00, D- = 0.67, F=0. 

The grade point average is computed by dividing the number of semester hours 

attempted into the total number of quality points earned. 

In computing the Quality Point Average, hours attempted and quality points for all 

courses taken for credit (except those with grades of “W” or “AU”) are counted, including 

those for failed and/or repeated courses. In the case of repeated courses, only the most 

recent hours for passed courses count as hours earned. Only one (1) passing grade may be 

used in computing credit hours earned, i.e., no student may receive credit for the same 

course twice (unless the course is designated as repeatable for multiple credits, such as 

Music 100—Band).

REPEAT COURSES 


A student may repeat a course in which he/she previously earned a grade of “C-” or 

lower. A student who passes a course with a “C” grade or higher may not later repeat the 

same class for credit unless the course is designated as repeatable for multiple credits, such 

as Music 100 – Band. 

INCOMPLETE GRADE 

A grade of Incomplete (“I”) is issued only when a student, through no fault of his/her 

own, is unable to complete his/her work. The student must complete the work for this course 

by Study Day of the following semester or the “I” becomes an “F”, even if he/she is no 

longer enrolled at the College. When the student completes the required work, the faculty 

member will report the grade earned to the Registrar. 

A grade of “I” may impact a student’s eligibility to receive scholarships, grants or loans until 

the work is completed. The student should contact the Financial Aid Office for clarification. 

HONORS COURSES 

All honors courses are designated with course number 498 or 499. Students must submit 

the “Honors Study” form available at www2.gcc.edu/registrar/ to register for an honors 

course,. Grades of “A” or “B” are required for credit in honors courses. Failure to earn 

an “A” or “B” grade will result in a grade of “F.” 

DEAN’S LIST 

A Dean’s List is published at the end of each semester naming students who earned academic 

honors for that semester: 

3.40 to 3.59 inclusive for Dean’s List. 

3.60 to 3.84 inclusive for Dean’s List with Distinction. 

3.85 to 4.00 inclusive for Dean’s List with High Distinction. 

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 

The Grove City College community maintains strict standards for academic integrity 

and honesty. The College’s standards for honesty in the learning process and the procedures 

to be followed, as passed by the Faculty, are outlined below and include the pledge, the 

policy and the process. 

The Pledge: Upholding the Honesty in Learning Policy 

Every Grove City College student has already pledged to uphold the Honesty in 

Learning policy. The closing sentences of the application for admission include a commitment 

to abide by “the academic and non-academic regulations” of the College. Thus, all 

academic work is explicitly pledged, although some professors may request an additional 

affirmation on a given assignment.


The Policy: Honesty in Learning 

Faculty will inform students of behavior appropriate for maintenance of the Honesty in 

Learning policy as it pertains to their particular courses and disciplines, including the following: 

1. Doing Papers, Outside Work. Work done out of class, which a student submits as 

his/her own work to a professor, should be his/her own and should not contain that 

which has been knowingly obtained from another, other than properly credited references, 

sources, and citations. 

2. Taking Exams, Tests, Quizzes. Work done on a test, exam, or quiz, which a student 

submits to a professor, should be his/her own and should not contain that which has 

been knowingly obtained from another. 

3. Instructor-Imposed Limitations. The work which a student submits to a professor 

should be prepared in accordance with the rules, limitations, and regulations laid 

down by the professor in the course, which rules are often intended to put students 

on an equal footing. 

4. Preparing for Exams. A student should not seek to gain an advantage in an exam 

he/she is about to take by obtaining advanced access to particular questions or 

advance copies of a professor’s exam. 

5. A student should not cooperate with, aid or encourage another student to violate the 

above rules, even though he himself (or she herself) receives no direct benefit to 

his/her grade. 

6. Each professor should take precautions to protect the honest student. 

Special Note: Plagiarism 

Plagiarism is a serious violation of moral and academic principles. It involves claiming 

as one’s own original work the ideas, phrasing, or creative work of another person. As 

such, plagiarism is a direct violation of the biblical commandments against stealing, bearing 

false witness, and covetousness; thus, the Grove City College policy. The College 

encourages students to think seriously about the demands of their Christian faith in regards 

to this issue. 

The College reminds students that plagiarism includes the following: 

1. Any direct quotation of another’s words, from simple phrasing to longer passages, 

without using quotation marks and properly citing the source of those words. 

2. Any summary or paraphrase of another’s ideas without properly citing the source 

of those ideas. 

3. Any information that is not common knowledge—including facts, statistics, graphics, 

drawings—without proper citation of sources. 

4. Any cutting and pasting of verbal or graphic materials from another source—including 

books, databases, web sites, journals, newspapers, etc.—without the proper citation 

for each of the sources of those materials; this includes any copyrighted artwork, 

graphics, or photography downloaded from the Internet without proper citation. 

5. Any wholesale “borrowing,” theft, or purchasing of another’s work and presenting 

it as one’s own, whether from the Internet or from another source. 

6. Any presentation of “ghost-written” papers—whether paid for or not—as one’s own 

original work. 

7. Making one’s work available for copying by others, as well as copying work posted 

on the Internet or otherwise made available by another.


The Process: How the Honesty in Learning Policy Works 

Please note: This process is at all stages confidential. Final completion of all stages 

should be no later than 25 class days following the initial report. 

Reporting a violation 

1. If a student believes he or she observed a violation of the Honesty in Learning policy, 

he or she will fill out an online report of the alleged violation which is automatically 

sent to the professor of that particular course and the chair of the Student-/Faculty 

Review Committee (SFRC). This report should be filed within five class days of discovering 

the alleged violation. 

2. If a faculty member believes he or she observed a violation of the Honesty in 

Learning policy, he or she will fill out an online report of the alleged violation which 

is automatically sent to the chair of the SFRC. This report should be filed within 

five class days of discovering the alleged violation. 

Once the violation is reported 

3. The faculty member then may meet with the student(s) who allegedly committed the 

violation. If the report has been submitted by someone other than the faculty member, 

the faculty member also may meet separately with the person who submitted the 

report. The professor may seek the advice of the Consultation Panel beforehand. 

The Consultation Panel will be composed of three professors who will be called upon 

by the Consultation Panel Coordinator at that time. This panel is advisory in nature 

and helps the faculty member evaluate the merits of an alleged violation of the 

Honesty in Learning policy. All meetings must be concluded within five class days 

of receiving the report. 

a) If the student: 

1) admits to violating the Honesty in Learning policy, the student shall be penalized 

with a minimum of a failing grade for the specific work under review. SFRC will 

issue the sanction. This will help guarantee consistency and equity in the sanction. 

2) denies that a violation occurred but the professor maintains the contrary, the 

SFRC will hear from all involved parties and make a decision. 

b) If a faculty member determines that: 

1) no violation has occurred, he or she submits an Honesty in Learning resolution 

form to the chair of the SFRC. At that point, the entire matter is dropped 

and all records of the alleged violation are destroyed. 

2) a violation did occur, he or she completes a resolution form, which includes a recommendation 

for a proposed sanction and sends it to the SFRC and the Provost’s Office. 

From this point, the procedure follows the steps described below under “Once the 

Student-Faculty Review Committee (SFRC) receives the resolution form.” 

3) In either case, the faculty member has two class days to submit the Honesty 

in Learning Resolution Form. 

Once the Student-Faculty Review Committee receives the resolution form 

4. Once the Student-Faculty review Committee (SFRC) receives the resolution form, 

the Committee has five class days to resolve the matter. 

5. The chair of the SFRC, a non-voting member, serves as an ombudsman and coordinates 

the activity of the SFRC.


6. The Committee chair selects five students and five professors from the pool of elected 

representatives to address the matter. All decisions require a super-majority of 

seven out of ten votes. If a decision falls short of a super-majority, then the student 

is exonerated and all records of the alleged violation are destroyed. 

7. The SFRC Committee will assemble the relevant evidence, interview the parties 

involved, determine if a violation was committed, and if so, what further sanction 

(if any) to assess. 

8. If dissatisfied with the decision of the SFRC, students or faculty may appeal the 

Committee’s decision to the dean of the school in which the alleged violation 

occurred within one class day. If the alleged violation occurs in a physical education/exercise 

science class, the appeal is directed to the Athletic Director. If the 

Dean’s/Athletic Director’s decision does not provide satisfaction, the decision may 

be further appealed to the Provost. 

9. Appeals of the SFRC’s decision must be made within one class day. At each point 

in the appeal process, the Dean/Athletic Director or Provost should reach his or her 

decision within three class days of receiving the appeal. 

10. Once the final decision has been rendered and any or all appeals exhausted by any 

parties involved, the Provost’s Office carries out the recommended sanction. 

If the student has been involved in two or more violations of the Honesty in Learning 

policy, the Provost may apply additional sanctions which may include referring the matter 

to the Administrative Council with the recommendation for academic dismissal. 

GRADE APPEALS 

A student who believes a course’s final grade was determined unfairly may appeal. The 

student handbook, The Crimson, provides specific details regarding the grade appeal 

process. 

TRANSCRIPTS 

Current or former students may request transcripts from the Registrar’s Office by completing 

a Transcript Request Form or providing in writing specific information such as full 

(maiden) name, graduation date or dates of attendance, number of transcript(s) desired, 

address(es) to which transcript(s) should be mailed, and signature. This request must be 

accompanied by a $5.00 per copy fee. Transcripts or the information contained therein may 

not be released to third parties without written consent of the student. Written requests 

should be addressed to: Registrar, Grove City College, 100 Campus Drive, Grove City, PA 

16127-2104. 

All indebtedness to the College must be removed before a student is eligible for graduation 

and before any transcript of records is issued. 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 

Grove City College strives to be a leader in the use of information technology in higher 

education. A number of technical services are provided to the campus community to help 

facilitate teaching and learning.


Grove City College E-mail Accounts 

Each student is provided a Grove City College e-mail account. The purpose of this 

account is to facilitate communication between students, professors, and other academic 

support services. It is essential for each student to maintain his/her account since important 

campus communications are sent only by this means. 

Campus Portal 

Each student is also provided access to the College’s campus portal - myGCC. The 

campus portal enables students to review campus news, search on-line for course schedules, 

register for classes, review financial accounts, obtain unofficial transcripts, and more. Midterm 

and final grades are also posted via the campus portal. 

On-Line Course Management Systems 

Many professors use course management systems for posting course syllabi, assignments, 

grades, and other relevant information. Students will be provided with appropriate 

user accounts, and professors will notify students if he/she is using a course management 

system for a specific course.


General Education and 

Degree Programs 

Since its founding in 1876, Grove City College, committed to Christian principles, has 

sought to provide liberal and professional education of the highest caliber. Long recognized 

for its academic quality, Grove City College insists that all its graduates possess, in addition 

to specialized knowledge in major or professional fields, a high level of cultural literacy and 

communication skills. Students are required to complete forty-six (46) credit hours of general 

education courses with emphasis in the humanities; science, faith and technology; social 

sciences; quantitative and logical reasoning; laboratory sciences; and foreign language. 

This program of studies in a broad range of liberal arts and sciences, consistent with many 

national recommendations for excellence, helps to insure that Grove City College graduates 

have the marks of educated persons, whatever their profession. 

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

BA and BS BSEE, BSME, BM, 

(non-science) and BS (science) 

Humanities Core (Civilization Series) 18 hours 18 hours 

Science, Faith and Technology 3 hours 3 hours 

Foundations of the Social Sciences 3 hours 3 hours 

Quantitative/Logical Reasoning 6 hours 6 hours 

Natural Sciences (with laboratories) 8 hours 8 hours 

Physical Education 2 hours 2 hours 

Foreign Language 6 hours 0 hours 

46 hours 40 hours 

NOTE: In many cases, courses that students take to satisfy the requirements for a 

major will also satisfy general education requirements. For example, engineering students 

are already required to take more than the minimum natural science courses, and business 

students already take some math and statistics courses. 

Each student is required to fulfill the general education and major specific requirements 

listed in the Grove City College Bulletin (the Catalog) for the year in which he/she matriculates 

to the College as a full-time freshman student, or in the case of a transfer student, the 

year he/she initially transfers to the College. If a student withdraws from the College and 

returns within one year, he/she may continue to follow his/her original Catalog requirements. 

However, if a student is away from the College for over one year, he/she must then 

follow the requirements listed in the Catalog year of the year of his/her return to the 

College. A student may choose to follow the requirements of a later Catalog, but he/she 

must then fulfill both the major and general education requirements outlined and required in 

that Catalog edition.

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WRITING INTENSIVE (WI) / SPEAKING INTENSIVE (SI) / 

INFORMATION LITERACY (IL) STUDIES 

Recognizing that an essential component of academic preparation and lifelong learning 

consists of the ability to locate, evaluate, and present information, the College requires all 

students to complete a sequence of courses that provide instruction in information literacy, 

writing, and speaking. 

The Writing Intensive/Information Literacy (WI/IL) expectations are met through two 

curriculum tracks which are designed to provide a general across-the-curriculum introduction 

plus additional major-specific instruction. First, a foundation is laid for all students 

through our general education curriculum. There, the initial three courses of the Civilization 

Series build students’ generalized knowledge of resources and culminate with a full research 

paper. Humanities 101 “Civilization” initiates students into Information Literacy through 

general library, database, and internet use. Humanities 102 “Civilization and Biblical 

Revelation” builds upon those resources and focuses on bibliographic instruction. Lastly, 

Humanities 201 “Civilization and the Speculative Mind” ties together the lessons of the previous 

two courses by providing Writing Intensive instruction through a research paper, 

including a draft and final version. 

Building upon the general instruction received through the Civilization Series, each 

department provides discipline-specific instruction to its majors either within a single course 

or across several courses, concluding in a research paper and frequently an oral presentation. 

Students receive exposure to major databases, library resources, internet resources, 

and scholarly research techniques employed by professionals. 

The Speaking Intensive (SI) component of our General Education curriculum is fulfilled 

through major related courses where students learn both basic and advanced public 

speaking skills. 

CIVILIZATION SERIES 

The Civilization Series, also called the “Humanities Core” (HUMA), discusses the origins, 

merit, and influence of history’s most decisive ideas, literary works, and artistic products 

in six three-credit hour courses. Students study the leading thinkers, books, and ideas 

in religion, philosophy, history, political science, economics, literature, art, and music. 

Reflecting the vision of the founders of Grove City College, these six courses encourage 

intellectual, moral, spiritual, and social development grounded in Christian ideas of truth, 

morality and freedom. Although these 18 hours in the humanities examine many different 

points of view and consider other nations and cultures, they emphasize America’s religious, 

political, and economic heritage of individual freedom and responsibility and their part in 

the development of Western civilization. 

HUMA 101, 102, and 201 must be taken in sequence and should be completed by the 

end of the sophomore year. 

HUMA 101. CIVILIZATION. An examination of foundational questions, worldviews, major movements, 

and decisive developments in the history of civilization. It emphasizes the formation and spread 

of the principles and institutions of freedom and provides an interpretive framework for the 

Civilization series, and must be taken during the first semester of attendance at Grove City College. 

This course includes the first component of the across-the-curriculum Information Literacy (IL) 

requirement for graduation. Similar courses taken at other institutions will transfer as elective credit 

and may not be used to fulfill this requirement. Semester course, three hours.


HUMA 102. CIVILIZATION AND THE BIBLICAL REVELATION. A study of Christian revelation 

and how it influenced the course of Western civilization. It focuses on key texts that are foundational 

for theology, cosmology, epistemology, human nature, society, and ethics. This course contains 

the second component of the across-the-curriculum Information Literacy (IL) requirement. The 

year-long course sequence of Religion 211 and 212 may substitute for this course. Similar courses 

taken at other institutions will transfer as elective credit and may not be used to fulfill this requirement. 

Prerequisite: Humanities 101 or concurrent with Humanities 101. Semester course, three hours. 

HUMA 201. CIVILIZATION AND THE SPECULATIVE MIND. An analysis and defense of the 

Christian worldview. Other major contemporary worldviews such as naturalism, existentialism, pragmatism, 

postmodernism, and humanism are also examined. In addition, the course focuses on historical 

and contemporary views of society and ethical issues and problems. This course completes the 

across-the-curriculum Writing Intensive (WI) / Information Literacy (IL) requirement. Prerequisites: 

Humanities 101 and 102. Students substituting Religion 211 and 212 for Humanities 102 must take 

Humanities 101 and either Religion 211 or 212 as prerequisites for this course. Similar courses taken 

at other institutions will transfer as elective credit and may not be used to fulfill this requirement. 

Semester course, three hours. 

HUMA 202. CIVILIZATION AND LITERATURE. A study of great works of literature that represent 

the major periods in the history of Western civilization. The course explores the nature of God 

and humanity, the nature of good and evil, the meaning of moral choice, the purpose of life, and the 

meaning of salvation. Semester course, three hours. 

HUMA 301. CIVILIZATION AND THE ARTS. An examination of outstanding works of visual art 

and music that represent the major periods in the history of Western civilization. The course examines 

the nature of God, the ways people have expressed their understanding of God’s nature in the arts, the 

ways people have seen themselves throughout Western history, and the purpose of life. 


HUMA 302. MODERN CIVILIZATION IN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE. 

An exploration of the seminal ideas, major movements, decisive events, and key individuals in world 

civilization since the American and French revolutions. Especially emphasized are the emergence and 

operation of, and the challenges to, free institutions and the issues of constitutional government, 

reform, prosperity, equality, and social mobility. Semester course, three hours. 

STUDIES IN SCIENCE FAITH AND TECHNOLOGY (SSFT) 

Among other things, courses in this category explore the relationship between science and religion, 

technology and faith, technology and ethics, the guidance which ethical analysis brings to scientific 

and technological endeavors, and the basic presuppositions and underpinnings of science and 

Christian faith. All students must take one course from the following three choices: 

SSFT 208—Science, Technology, and Society 

SSFT 210—Science and Religion 

SSFT 212—Science, Faith, and Technology 

Most Arts and Letters majors, as well as math, computer information system and computer science 

majors should complete the SSFT requirement by the end of the sophomore year. Biology, chemistry, 

physics, engineering and entrepreneurship majors should complete the SSFT requirement by the 

end of the junior year. 

SSFT 208. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY. This course is designed to explore the intersections 

between Christian faith, society, and technology, broadly defined. We live in a technological age. 

More than the mere application of new inventions and material goods, technology has cultural/social, organizational, 

and material aspects to it. This course will explore the social impetus for technological innovation, 

the history of technology with an emphasis on technology and 20th century American life, several 

arenas of social life that are impacted by technology, and finally the relationship between Christian faith 

and technological progress. This final theme will be woven into all the others, though we will take time at 

the end of the class to think more explicitly about how Christians might approach technology. 

Offered periodically, three hours.


SSFT 210. SCIENCE AND RELIGION. A study of fundamental themes in science and religion and 

important issues that emerge from the science and religion interface (e.g., issues from cosmology, 

Darwinism and evolutionary theory, and the neurosciences). The course will provide an opportunity 

to study the two perspectives of science and religion and investigate ways in which these apparently 

separate approaches might be connected. Prerequisites: Humanities 101; 102 (or Religion 211 and 

212); and a lab science. The lab science may be taken concurrently with this course. 


SSFT 212. SCIENCE, FAITH, AND TECHNOLOGY. This course is designed to give a theological, 

philosophical, and historical rationale for why Christians do science. What science is, how and 

why it developed in the context of Western Christianity, and how Christians are to respond to scientific 

information and theory will be considered. Particular emphasis will be given to Biblical and scientific 

perspectives on the origin of the universe, the origin of organic life, and human origins. Selected 

topics in modern science and technology, such as cloning, stem cell research, chimeras, cosmology, 

quantum physics, and artificial intelligence, will also be addressed. Prerequisites: Humanities 101; 

102 (or Religion 211 and 212); and a lab science. The lab science may be taken concurrently with this 

course. Semester course, three hours. 

FOUNDATIONS OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES 

All students are required to choose one social science course from the following choices: 

Economics 120—Foundations of Economics 

Education 201—Foundations of Education I 

History 120—Foundations of History 

Political Science 101—Foundations of Political Science 

Psychology 101—Foundations of Psychological Science 

Sociology 101—Foundations of Sociology 

All five of the above foundations courses, in addition to providing overviews of their 

respective fields, are fashioned to give each Grove City College graduate a distinctive 

stamp, for they embrace a strong Christian worldview and provide a grounding in critical 

analysis of the questions and issues that have animated Western thought as applied to each 

specific field of study. Similar courses taken at other institutions will transfer as elective 

credit and may not be used to fulfill this requirement. 

QUANTITATIVE/LOGICAL REASONING 

All students are required to take a total of six hours of mathematics courses from the 

clusters listed below. All six hours may be taken from the Math Cluster, or students may 

take one course from each of the clusters. 

Math Cluster—choose at least three hours from these choices: 

Any Mathematics course (MATH) 

One course from: 

Business 201—Business Statistics 

Mathematics 231—Statistical Methods 

Psychology 203—Statistical Methods 

Logic/Programming Cluster—only one course from this group may count as meeting 

this requirement: 

Music 103—Basic Music 

Philosophy 201—Symbolic Logic


Philosophy 211—General Logic 

Computer 141—Computer Programming I 

NATURAL SCIENCES (with laboratories) (SCIC) 

The Natural Science requirement, which must be completed by the end of the junior 

year, must be fulfilled by taking eight hours of lab science courses by any one of the following 

methods: 

• Two four-credit lab science courses offered by the Department of Biology, 

Chemistry or Physics, i.e. BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 or BIOL 101 and CHEM 101. 

• Science 201 and 202, 203, or 204 

• Science 202 and 201 or 203 

• Science 203 and 201, 202, or 204 

• Science 204 and 201 or 203 

• Science 201 and a four-credit Biology or Chemistry lab course 

• Science 202 and a four-credit Chemistry or Physics lab course 

• Science 203 and a four-credit Biology or Physics lab course 

• Science 204 and a four-credit Chemistry or Physics lab course 

Note: A student may not fulfill this requirement by taking SCIC 202 and 204. 

SCIC 201. FUNDAMENTALS OF THE UNIVERSE. This course covers major ideas concerning 

the physical universe, including applications of those ideas, past and present. Topics include philosophy 

of science, motion, cosmology, light, gravity, energy, and quantum physics. No credit will be 

given to students who have already received credit for Physics 101 or 121. This course is designed to 

meet general education science requirements for liberal arts students. Three lectures and one lab per 

week. Semester course, four hours. 

SCIC 202. LIFE SCIENCE. This course discusses the contribution of a scientific approach to our 

understanding of life, with a focus on fundamental ideas and their historical development and impact 

on society. Topics include aspects of molecular, genetic, cellular, organismal, and population biology. 

No credit will be given to students who have already received credit for Biology 101. This course is 

designed to meet general education science requirements for liberal arts students. Three lectures and 

one lab per week. Semester course, four hours. 

SCIC 203. ATOMS, MOLECULES AND THE MATERIAL WORLD. This course is designed to 

make chemistry accessible to anyone with the desire to understand the chemical world in which we 

live. A strong emphasis on chemical reactions as well as on the basic theoretical principles that underlie 

chemistry are presented. An integral part of this course is the development of problem solving 

skills. No credit will be given to students who have already received credit for Chemistry 101. This 

course is designed to meet general education science requirements for liberal arts students. Three lectures 

and one lab per week. Semester course, four hours. 

SCIC 204. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. This course gives emphasis to a scientific approach to 

environmental awareness including contributions from ecology, biology, geology and chemistry. 

Historical worldviews that impact attitudes, ethics, and policies toward the environment will be discussed. 

The consequences of environmental pollution and strategies for resource management will be 

explored with particular attention to policies that impact future sustainability of our planet. The laboratory 

will include both field and lab hands-on experiences. This course is designed to meet generaleducation 

science requirements for liberal arts majors. Three lectures and one lab per week. 

Semester course, four hours.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 


Each new and transfer student is required to begin the College’s Fitness and Wellness 

physical education course sequence during the first fall semester attended (Physical Education 

101 for men or Physical Education 111 for women) and continue with the second course during 

the following spring semester (Physical Education 102 for men or Physical Education 112 

for women). Each class meets twice per week for one credit hour per semester. 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 

Grove City College believes that the foreign language requirement helps promote a 

high level of cultural literacy and communication skills that are necessary in order for students 

to be competitive in our emerging global economy. 

All B.A. graduates and non-science B.S. graduates are required to complete at least the 

201-202 course sequence in a modern, widely-spoken foreign language, such as Chinese, 

French, German, Japanese, or Spanish. Classical written languages such as Latin, New 

Testament Greek, and Biblical Hebrew do not fulfill this requirement. Language study is 

progressive and sequential. If a student needs to start with the elementary 101 level, it must 

be followed by 102, 102 by 201, and 201 by 202. Foreign languages offered at the College 

include Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. 

A student who is required to complete a foreign language should plan to begin his/her 

studies by the fall of the freshman year. 

The standard for determining the language course needs for each student is based on 

the following: 

1. Students who have studied three years of the same modern, widely-spoken foreign 

language in high school with a “B” average or better will be exempt from further 

language study. Students who have studied two years of the same modern, widelyspoken 

foreign language in high school with a “B” average or better will normally 

begin college language study with the 201 Intermediate language course. Upon 

completion of the 201 course and the subsequent 202 Intermediate course, the student 

will have met the language requirement. 

2. Students who score an acceptable level on one of the Advanced Placement foreign 

language exams will receive college credit for the 201 level and possibly for the 202 

level, in that same language, depending on the score received. If the student 

receives foreign language credit for both 201 and 202, he/she will have met the foreign 

language requirement. If the student receives credit for 201 only, he/she will 

need to take the 202 level in that same language to meet the foreign language 

requirement. 

When a student changes from a major that does not require a foreign language to one 

which does require it, the student will have to complete the requirement according to the 

above guidelines. The following majors require the completion of a 201-202 foreign language 

course sequence: Accounting, Business Economics, Business Management, 

Christian Thought, Communication, Computer Information Systems, Early Childhood 

Education, Economics, Elementary Education, English, Entrepreneurship, Finance, French, 

History, International Business, Marketing Management, Mathematics, Philosophy, 

Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Spanish. 

Refer to the “Modern Languages” section for more information regarding placement.


CHAPEL ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT 

Grove City College provides a chapel/convocation program to promote each student’s 

spiritual and moral development during the student’s College educational experience. This 

program is comprised of diverse services and activities, and while it is designed to encourage 

spiritual growth, the College understands that ultimately Christian maturity is the 

responsibility of the individual student and not the consequence of a requirement. Chapel 

services are the common expression of our Christian faith as members of the campus community. 

Thus, chapel/convocation attendance is a core component of the student’s experience 

at Grove City College. Objectives of individual chapel events include the following: 

• To provide occasions where all members of the academic community can express a 

common faith in Jesus Christ. 

• To allow members of the campus community to utilize their talents and gifts in ministry 

to other members of the community. 

• To challenge students theologically and spiritually from an Evangelical biblical perspective. 

• To affirm students in their particular Christian tradition and experience spiritual 

maturity in their individual faith expression. 

• To promote student appreciation and respect for other Christian traditions and 

expressions different from their own. 

• To provide a context in which prayer can be offered on behalf of those in the campus 

community who are experiencing tragedy or special need. 

• To develop student sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of others in the world. 

There are many chapel options available to students, and each student is free to select 

from these options according to his/her own interests as long as the student meets the following 

per semester attendance requirements (fall/spring terms only): 

1. Full-time students (12 or more credits) must attend sixteen (16) chapels. 

2. Students enrolled at least half-time but less than full-time (6 to 11 credits) must 

attend eight (8) chapels. 

3. Students enrolled less than half-time (5 or fewer credits) are not required to attend 

chapel. 

Enrollment status will be determined for each student at the conclusion of the College’s 

course drop/add week. Withdrawing from courses after that date will not affect the number 

of chapels owed during a semester. 

A student studying abroad through an external program; enrolled in the Washington, 

DC, Internship Program; attending as a non-degree, post-baccalaureate or second degree 

student; or full-time student teaching will not be required to attend chapel during the semester 

of that experience. A student enrolled as an undergraduate beyond the typical four-year 

degree period will be required to attend chapel within the requirements listed above. There 

is no additional chapel requirement for a student who graduates early. 

Chapel requirements not fulfilled in a semester must be made up (this includes any 

unfulfilled chapel requirements from previous semesters). A student who owes ten (10) or 

more chapel requirements will not be permitted to register for the next semester until such 

time the requirement is met. All grades and transcripts will be held for students who withdraw 

from the College who have ten (10) or more unfulfilled chapel requirements. Any student 

who has not fulfilled the chapel attendance requirement by his/her graduation date will 

not be certified as a graduate of Grove City College until the requirement has been satisfied. 

Furthermore, students owing more than six (6) chapel requirements on Study Day of the


semester they are to graduate will not be permitted to participate in the College’s commencement 

ceremony. 

WRITING COMPETENCY 

Scoring a 500 or above on the Verbal/Critical Reading or Writing sections of the SAT 

or a 20 or above on the ACTE meets Grove City College’s suggested level of writing competency. 

Students whose scores fall below these values are strongly encouraged to enroll in 

English 102 “Effective Writing” at Grove City College and achieve a grade of “C” or above. 

Students may instead elect to enroll in a composition course during the summer at an 

approved college or university and earn a grade of “C” or better. 

However, students deemed by instructors to have unacceptable writing skills may be 

required to enroll in a basic writing class. 

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) 

DEGREE PROGRAMS 

The courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree offer the student an opportunity to 

specialize in the field of his/her particular interest and to obtain enriching contacts with 

other fields of liberal culture. The majors provide preparation for graduate work, teaching, 

business, law, ministry, and other professions. 

MAJORS AVAILABLE IN THE B.A. PROGRAM 

Majors offered in the general liberal arts are Christian Thought, Communication, 

Economics, English, French, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, 

and Spanish. 

Certification for grades K-12 is available in French and Spanish and for grades 7-12 in 

the following areas: English, English/Communication, and History (Social Studies). 

Students may undertake to fulfill the requirements of a second major (not a second 

degree) subject to availability of space in the classes. The College cannot, however, assure 

students that they can in all instances complete a second major. Students earning two majors 

in different degrees may select which baccalaureate degree they wish to be awarded. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.A. DEGREE 

1. The General Education requirements. 

2. Major requirements. Listed under the department in the Courses of Instruction 

section. A status sheet for every major will be provided listing specific course and 

hour requirements and should be maintained by the student; however, the Bulletin 

is the authoritative document regarding requirements. At least one-half of all hours 

required for the major must be earned at Grove City College. The major requirements 

determine the Major Quality Point Average (MQPA) calculation. 

3. Major-related requirements. These courses, though required for the major, do not 

count toward the major QPA. 

4. Physical education. Two semester hours required of each student. Not more than 

eight hours may be counted toward the degree.


5. Electives. Sufficient elective hours to complete the total of 128 hours required for 

the degree. To take advantage of the benefits of a liberal education and avoid overly 

narrow specialization, a significant portion of these electives should be chosen 

from fields not directly related to the student’s field of concentration. 

6. Chapel. Chapel attendance is a requirement for graduation from Grove City College. 

Students are required to attend chapel sixteen times each semester. 

PRE-LAW CONCENTRATION 

Students interested in the legal profession should plan, with the help of their advisors, 

a broad program for their professional training. 

PRE-THEOLOGICAL AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CONCENTRATION 

Pre-theological students and students interested in the field of Christian Education 

and/or Church Music should plan their program with the help of the chairman of the 

Department of Religion and/or with the help of the chairman of the Department of Music 

and Fine Arts. 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) 

The courses leading to the Bachelor of Science degree offer the student an opportunity 

to specialize in the fields of science and enriching contacts with other fields of liberal culture. 

The majors provide preparation for graduate work, teaching, business, industry and the 

various health-related professions. 

MAJORS AVAILABLE IN THE B.S. PROGRAM 

The majors include Accounting, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Management, 

Chemistry, Computer Science, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, 

Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing Management, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, 

Psychology, and Applied Physics. Interdepartmental majors are also available in Applied 

Physics/Computer, Business Economics, Computer Information Systems, Industrial 

Management, and International Business. 

Teacher certification in grades PreK-3 is available through the Early Childhood 

Education major and grades K-6 through the Elementary Education major. Certification for 

grades 7-12 is available in the following areas: Biology/General Science, Chemistry, 

Chemistry/General Science, Mathematics, Applied Physics, and Physics/General Science. 

Certification in grades K-12 is available in Biology/General Science/Environmental 

Education. 

Students may undertake to fulfill the requirements of a second major (not a second 

degree) subject to the availability of space in the field. The College cannot, however, assure 

students that they can in all instances complete a second major. Students earning two majors 

in different degrees may select which baccalaureate degree they wish to be awarded. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.S. DEGREE 


2. Major requirements. Listed under the department in the Courses of Instruction 

section. A status sheet for every major will be provided listing specific course and


hour requirements and should be maintained by the student; however, the Bulletin 

is the authoritative document regarding requirements. At least one-half of all hours 

required for the major must be earned at Grove City College. The major requirements 

determine the Major Quality Point Average (MQPA) calculation. 




eight hours may be counted toward the degree. 







PRE-HEALTH CONCENTRATIONS 

Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical or Pre-Veterinary courses of study to meet the requirements 

for admission to medical college or other health-related colleges are met normally by following 

the concentrations offered by either the biology or chemistry departments. Other 

departmental majors are possible, but select science courses in general chemistry, organic 

chemistry, general physics, general biology, cellular/molecular biology, human 

anatomy/physiology, and biochemistry are important for entrance and foundational for later 

success. 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 

(B.S.E.E.) 

The Department of Electrical Engineering offers an undergraduate program leading to 

the degree Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. The electrical engineering program 

is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the 

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The field of concentration 

provides preparation for graduate work and employment in industry. 

CONCENTRATIONS FOR THE B.S.E.E. DEGREE 

The Electrical Engineering Program provides selective options during the senior year 

in Electrical Engineering Concentration or Computer Engineering Concentration. 

Reflecting the fundamental objectives of a liberal education, the program requires, in addition 

to mathematics, a number of hours in the liberal arts as well as the General Education 

requirements. The use of computers is an integral part of the Electrical Engineering concentration. 

Students are well prepared to enter the engineering field, as well as the civic and 

cultural activities where they live and work. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.S.E.E. DEGREE 


2. Major requirements. Listed under the Department of Electrical Engineering in the 

Courses of Instruction section. A status sheet for this major will be provided listing


specific course and hour requirements and should be maintained by the student; however, 

the Bulletin is the authoritative document regarding requirements. At least onehalf 

of all hours required for the major must be earned at Grove City College. The 

major requirements determine the Major Quality Point Average (MQPA) calculation. 



4. Physical Education. Two semester hours required of each student. Not more than 



the degree. 



BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 

(B.S.M.E.) 

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers an undergraduate program leading 

to the degree Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. The mechanical engineering 

program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the 

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The field of concentration 

provides preparation for graduate work and employment in industry. 

CONCENTRATIONS FOR THE B.S.M.E. DEGREE 

The Mechanical Engineering Program provides selective options in Mechanical 

Systems and/or Thermal Systems. Reflecting the fundamental objectives of a liberal education, 

the program requires, in addition to mathematics, a number of hours in the liberal 

arts as well as the General Education requirements. The use of computers is an integral part 

of the Mechanical Engineering concentration. Students are well prepared to enter the engineering 

field, as well as the civic and cultural activities where they live and work. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.S.M.E. DEGREE 


2. Major requirements. Listed under the Department of Mechanical Engineering in 

the Courses of Instruction section. A status sheet for this major will be provided listing 

specific course and hour requirements and should be maintained by the student; 

however, the Bulletin is the authoritative document regarding requirements. At least 

one-half of all hours required for the major must be earned at Grove City College. 

The major requirements determine the Major Quality Point Average (MQPA) calculation. 



4. Physical Education. Two semester hours required of each student. Not more than 



the degree. 


Students are required to attend chapel sixteen times each semester.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) 


The College offers a Music Education major that leads to the Bachelor of Music degree. 

Definite music development and completion of all requirements are necessary for graduation. 

The course is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the preparation 

of music teachers. 

The Department of Music also offers other majors, which include Music, Music and 

Business, Music and Performing Arts, and Music and Religion. 

Candidates for the B.A. or the B.S. degree may present a maximum of eighteen semester 

hours in the field of music as electives in their courses. If applied music is taken, a maximum 

of eight hours will be accepted with the remaining ten hours to be elected from the 

music curriculum and ensemble. 

The Department of Music and Fine Arts offers opportunities to all students of the 

College to participate in music ensemble activities, which are directed by members of the 

music staff. These activities include the College Choirs, the Orchestras, the Bands, and the 

Jazz Bands. 

Students will be granted one credit hour per semester for membership in the band, 

orchestra or choir. Credit may be received for membership in two of these organizations per 

semester for non-music majors. Three rehearsal hours are held each week. More than three 

absences from rehearsals, performances or public appearances during a semester will cancel 

the credit. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.M. DEGREE 


2. Major requirements. Listed under the Department of Music in the Courses of 

Instruction section. A status sheet for every major will be provided listing specific 

course and hour requirements and should be maintained by the student; however, the 

Bulletin is the authoritative document regarding requirements. At least one-half of 

all hours required for the major must be earned at Grove City College. The major 

requirements determine the Major Quality Point Average (MQPA) calculation. 









6. Chapel. Chapel attendance is a requirement for graduation from Grove City 

College. Students are required to attend chapel sixteen times each semester. 

NOTE: Minimum piano and vocal proficiency is required of all music majors. All 

Bachelor of Music candidates must have eight semester hours of applied music in 

voice or one instrument to complete requirements for their public senior recital.


CHANGING DEGREE PROGRAMS 

A student may change to a different major or degree program with the permission of 

the appropriate department chairman, when space is available within that major or program. 

In some cases, the Dean of the appropriate school (Arts and Letters or Science, 

Engineering, and Mathematics) must also approve the change. Forms to change majors are 

available on the Registrar’s web site. There is no fee for changing to a different major or 

degree program. 

Any student changing from a program which does not require foreign language proficiency 

to one that does (i.e. all B.A. programs and non-science B.S. programs) will be 

required to demonstrate proficiency according to the guidelines regarding “Foreign 

Language” under “General Education Requirements.” 

DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM 

A student may earn two degrees simultaneously from Grove City College in two different 

degree programs pending availability of space in the majors selected and by meeting 

the following requirements: 

• At least 32 additional credit hours must be applied to the second degree beyond the 

128 required for the first degree, with a minimum total of 160 hours earned. 

• Majors must be completed in two different degree programs, e.g. Bachelor of 

Science/Bachelor of Arts (BS/BA), Bachelor of Science in Electrical 

Engineering/Bachelor of Arts (BSEE/BA), etc. 

• Students must complete all requirements in force for the chosen majors at the time 

of matriculation to the College. 

• Minimum career QPA required: 2.00. 

• Minimum QPA in both majors: 2.00. 

• Chapel requirement: No additional chapels are required. 

• College and departmental honors will be recognized for both degrees since the full 

body of work is completed within the dual degree program. 

Application Process 

A student must submit a letter to the Registrar during the junior year outlining his/her 

plan to pursue two degrees simultaneously; listing both degrees and majors, total credits 

earned to the current date, and intended date of completion of all requirements. 

SECOND DEGREE PROGRAM 

A student holding a baccalaureate degree from Grove City College or another accredited 

four-year college or university may earn a second baccalaureate degree in a different 

field. To earn a second baccalaureate degree, the student must: 

• Have completed all requirements for the first baccalaureate degree. 

• Satisfy all requirements for the second degree, including major and general education 

requirements. 

• Students who have earned their first baccalaureate degree from Grove City College 

must earn a minimum of 32 credit hours at Grove City College beyond the 128 hours 

required for the first degree, with a minimum total of 160 hours earned and a mini-


mum CQPA of 2.00. 

• Students who have earned their first baccalaureate degree from another college must 

earn a minimum of 64 credit hours from Grove City College and a minimum total 

of 128 earned hours for their second baccalaureate degree. The Registrar’s Office 

and the student’s Department Chairman will evaluate the student’s transcript and 

determine transfer course equivalents. 

• Majors must be completed in two different degree programs, e.g. Bachelor of 

Science/Bachelor of Arts (BS/BA), Bachelor of Science in Electrical 

Engineering/Bachelor of Arts (BSEE/BA), etc. 

• A student must complete all requirements in force at the time of matriculation to the 

College for the start of the second degree program unless the student graduates from 

the College and returns within one year, he/she may then continue to follow the catalog 

requirements in force of his/her original undergraduate matriculation. 

• Minimum career QPA required: 2.00. 

• Minimum QPA in both majors: 2.00. 

• No college or departmental honors or class ranking will be recognized for a second 

baccalaureate degree, since students do not complete the full body of work within 

the second degree division. 

• Any student who repeats an undergraduate course within his/her second degree program 

that counted toward the first degree may not count those hours toward completion 

of the second degree, however, any repeated hours earned will be included 

when calculating the second degree QPA. 

Students interested in pursuing a second degree should contact the Registrar’s Office 

for information regarding program details and requirements. 

MINORS 

Minors are not required, but are available in Applied Physics, Astronomy, Biology, 

Business, Chemistry, Chinese, Christian Ministries, Communication Studies, Computer 

Science, Economics, English, Entrepreneurship, Exercise Science, Family Studies, French, 

German, History, Interdisciplinary Classics, Japanese, Mathematics, National Security, 

Philosophy, Political Philosophy and Theology, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, 

Sociology, Studio Art, and Theatre. 

Students may fulfill the requirements of a minor, subject to availability of space in the 

field. At least one-half of all hours required for the minor must be earned at Grove City 

College. The College cannot, however, assure students that they can in all instances complete 

a minor. 

INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJOR 

A student may declare an interdisciplinary major tailored to his/her own career or educational 

needs which cannot be met within the framework of an existing department or 

major. A student must be at least a sophomore, have a quality point average (QPA) of at 

least 3.00, prepare an interdisciplinary major application which includes a statement of purpose 

as well as a proposed advisor, submit a proposed schedule of courses, and have the 

written permission of both the major department involved and the chairman of the 

Interdisciplinary Committee. Visit the Registrar’s Office for guidelines. A minimum of


forty-eight hours is required for an interdisciplinary major, of which at least twelve hours 

must be in 300- and 400-level courses. A student who completes all of the requirements for 

a specific departmental major in addition to those of an interdisciplinary major may be listed 

under both majors if he/she submits a written request to this effect at least two months 

prior to his/her graduation. A student interested in declaring an interdisciplinary major 

should discuss the program guidelines with his/her advisor. 

INTERNSHIPS 

Grove City College recognizes that an internship can be one of the more valuable experiences 

a student can have during his or her college career. Practical experience in the workplace 

is not only an education in itself; it is also increasingly demanded by potential employers 

in today’s marketplace. Students need the opportunity to take advantage of the education, 

practical experience, and resume potential which only internships can provide. An 

extensive variety of internship opportunities, therefore, are provided across the curriculum, 

and all eligible students are encouraged to participate in them whenever possible. The total 

of all internship credits may not exceed six hours. Students must work a minimum of 60 

hours for each credit earned, and some departments may require more for each credit. 

Students should contact the department coordinator for specific working hour requirements. 

This statement does not apply to students in the Washington Internship Program. 

Departmental internships are available for a wide variety of majors and are listed in the 

course descriptions under the number “480.” 

Internships must be approved and registered prior to the start of the experience. An 

Internship fee will be charged for each internship experience on a per-semester basis. (See 

Expenses and Financial Aid) However, if the internship credit hours extend the total credit 

hours over 17, then no additional credit hour fee will be charged. The Washington 

Internship Program has a different fee structure which is outlined below. 

While students may do internships purely for the purpose of gaining experience and not 

for academic credit, the College can certify only those internships done for academic credit 

under the established programs and guidelines. A maximum of six hours of internship 

credit may be used toward graduation requirements. 

The College does not grant internship credit for any experience in which a student is 

paid by the federal government, for whatever reason. Conversely, if credit is granted by the 

College for an internship, then a federal stipend may not be accepted by the student. In no 

situation may a student accept federal money related to participation in an internship and 

receive academic credit, as this is prohibited by College policy. 

WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 

The Grove City College Washington Internship Program provides students from any academic 

major practical experience working in Washington D.C. while earning credit for graduation. 

The program is available to qualified juniors and seniors and counts for twelve to fifteen 

credit hours for either the fall or spring semesters or six hours during the summer term. 

Students enrolled in POLS 481 (Washington Internship) will be required to complete a 

major research paper and an Internship Folder. The paper should review professional literature 

appropriate to the intern’s area of specialization and comment on the extent to which 

research activities undertaken on the job reflect the state of knowledge treated in this review. 

The Internship Folder comprises policy briefs of presentations made by speakers at seminars, 

public hearings, congressional meetings, White House announcements, and other offi-


cial occasions in which public policy statements and discussions take place. At least fourteen 

policy briefs are assigned each semester. Interns maintain a log of activities at their 

place of work and retain copies of documents illustrating research efforts and other assignments 

requested by their supervisors. 

The College does not grant internship credit for any experience in which a student is 

paid by the federal government, for whatever reason. Conversely, if credit is granted by the 

College for an internship, then a federal stipend may not be accepted by the student. In no 

situation may a student accept federal money related to participation in an internship and 

receive academic credit, as this is prohibited by College policy. 

Tuition during the fall and spring semesters is the same as that charged for a full-time 

semester of study at Grove City College. A student enrolled in the Washington Internship 

program during the summer term will be charged the Summer Internship fee. Interns are 

responsible for securing their own housing in Washington D.C., and costs may vary. All 

inquiries about application forms, deadlines, letters of recommendation, and other matters 

related to this program should be directed to Dr. Marvin Folkertsma, Director, Washington 

Internship Program. 

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION 

Study abroad is available to qualified students from any academic major in summer, 

semester and year-long formats. Grove City College students may enroll in programs 

offered abroad in English or in another language, and may, with prior approval, apply courses 

completed abroad to specific on-campus requirements for their majors. 

Grove City College accepts transfer credits directly from well-established foreign universities 

or colleges where the student will be taught in a classroom setting for the duration 

of the semester abroad. If the study abroad program is not affiliated with a well-established 

foreign university or college, the program must be sponsored by a regionally accredited U.S. 

college or university, and the student will be required to submit an official transcript from 

the sponsoring U.S. institution. Transcripts from the study abroad program itself will not be 

accepted for granting credit. Credit will not be accepted for any study abroad program that 

is not affiliated with a well-established foreign university and/or a sponsoring U.S. regionally 

accredited college or university. 

Selection of a program and of specific courses takes place in consultation with the 

department chair of the student’s major, the Director of International Education, and the 

Registrar. There is a “Study Abroad” fee for this program. All inquiries regarding program 

options, transfer of credits, application forms, deadlines, letters of recommendation and 

other matters related to study abroad should be directed to the Office of International 

Education. Further information may be obtained by accessing www.gcc.edu. 

Students who have applied for and been awarded Grove City College financial aid for 

the academic year in which they are studying abroad, including all College-provided merit 

and need-based awards, will continue to receive that award during the semester(s) when 

they participate in a full-time study-abroad program which has been approved by the 

Registrar. The criteria for receiving financial aid will be the same as for on-campus study.


MEDICAL OPTION PLAN 

Under certain conditions Grove City College will waive the senior year in residence 

and may approve the transfer of the first year of graduate courses from an accredited medical 

school toward the baccalaureate degree. Students considering this option must petition 

the faculty for approval and must meet the following provisions: 

• During residence at Grove City College, the student must attain a career quality 

point average of 3.00 or higher and have earned no less than ninety-six semester 

hours of credit. 

• Academic credits earned must include all specific general education and major 

requirements for the degree. 

• Certification of the successful completion of the first year’s work in the professional 

school must be presented for approval and evaluation before the baccalaureate 

degree may be conferred. 

• Students who do not complete their approved first-year medical school courses may 

petition the faculty of Grove City College for the awarding of the baccalaureate 

degree at the time the professional diploma is awarded. 

• Students will not be considered enrolled at Grove City College and will be subject 

to all policies governing withdrawal from the College. Therefore, participating in 

the Medical Option Plan will affect the student’s enrollment status, financial aid and 

retention of the College-issued computer system. 

Students interested in pursuing this option should contact the Registrar’s Office for 

information regarding program details and requirements. 

Grove City College does not accept any funds that derive in any part, directly or indirectly, 

from federal sources (including scholarship or loan funds). Students who receive any 

federal financial assistance during their first year of a graduate program will be ineligible to 

receive credit from Grove City College, and thus ineligible to continue in the Medical 

Option Plan. 

ADULT EDUCATION 

Adults living in the local community may attend a class for no credit during a semester 

for a small fee, pending consent of the professor and seat availability in the classroom. 

No permanent record of attendance, grade, or credit will be maintained by Grove City 

College; however, a certificate of completion may be issued, provided all course requirements 

are satisfied.

ACADEMIC SCHOOLS 

Courses of Instruction 

The academic programs at Grove City College are divided into two schools – the Alva 

J. Calderwood School of Arts and Letters and the Albert A. Hopeman, Jr., School of 

Science, Engineering, and Mathematics. These two schools encompass all departments of 

instruction, with the exception of Physical Education and Athletics, which provide students 

with a choice of numerous majors, minors, certifications, and pre-professional programs. 

Alva J. Calderwood School of Arts and Letters 

Dr. John A. Sparks, Dean; Dr. David J. Ayers, Assistant Dean. 

Alva J. Calderwood grew up on a farm outside of New Bedford, 

Pennsylvania, and was tending the crops one day when a journeyman 

teacher by the name of Dr. Isaac Ketler visited his home in search of students 

to enroll in the newly-formed Grove City College. Dr. Calderwood 

subsequently enrolled and graduated from the College in 1896, continued 

his education at Harvard, and earned both master of arts and doctorate 

of philosophy degrees. He eventually returned to his alma mater and 

served as a professor for 53 years and as Dean of the College for 35 

years. He was honored for his many years of outstanding service when 

Calderwood Hall, erected in 1956, was named for him. Calderwood Hall was torn down in 

February 2003 and replaced by the new Hall of Arts and Letters, and in November, 2002, 

the Alva J. Calderwood School of Arts and Letters was named in his honor. 

The Alva J. Calderwood School of Arts and Letters is comprised of the Departments 

of Accounting, Business, Communication, Economics, Education, English, 

Entrepreneurship, History, Modern Languages, Music and Fine Arts, Philosophy, Political 

Science, Psychology, Religion, and Sociology. 

Albert A. Hopeman, Jr. School of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics 

Dr. Stacy Birmingham, Dean; Dr. Timothy A. Mohr, Assistant Dean. 

Albert A. Hopeman, Jr. became the fifth president of the Grove City 

College Board of Trustees in 1972, joining the Board in 1953 and serving 

till his death in 1998. He was a firm advocate of excellent education 

in a Christian environment at a low cost. He led the College during 

the years of the well-known 1984 U.S. Supreme Court case Grove 

City College vs. T. H. Bell, Secretary of the U.S. Department of 

Education, which resulted in Grove City College’s withdrawal from the 

federal Pell Grant program. Grove City College also withdrew from 

federal student loan programs in 1996 and developed a competitive pri- 

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Alva J. Calderwood 

1873-1949 

Albert A. Hopeman, Jr. 

1911-1998 

vate student loan program under his leadership. The School of Science, Engineering, and 

Mathematics was named in his honor in May of 1997.


The Albert A. Hopeman, Jr. School of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics is comprised 

of the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, 

Mathematics, and Physics. 

The following sections are arranged in alphabetical order by department and include 

the requirements for each major, course descriptions offered, and all faculty members within 

each department. 

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING 

Dr. Baglia, Chair; Mrs. McFeaters, Dr. J. Patterson. Part-time: Mr. DuCarme, 

Mr. Falconi, Mrs. Trimpey. 

This program prepares students for careers in public accounting, corporate accounting, 

and various positions in the non-profit sector. 

Students completing a major in Accounting may not complete a second major or a 

minor in the related Departments of Business or Entrepreneurship. 

Course Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting (ACCS) 

Accounting Core (30 hours): 

Accounting 201-202, 301-302, 303, 321, 401, 403, 405, and 420. 

Business Core (30 hours): 

Business 201, 203, 204, 207, 301, 303, and 486 (21 hours). 

Nine additional hours in Accounting, Business, Economics, or Entrepreneurship 

(maximum of 3 hours of internship credit).* 

Major-related courses (10 hours): 

Mathematics 141**; Economics 101-102. 

Courses that count in the ACCS major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “ACCT” and “BUSA” prefix, excluding BUSA 205 and BUSA 206. 

A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate. 

*An Accounting degree candidate will not be permitted to take Accounting, Business or 

Entrepreneurship courses as electives beyond these 9 hours unless the College’s 128credit 

hour requirement for graduation has been satisfied. Up to three semester hours 

of internship credit will be permitted as non-business elective hours. 

** Mathematics 141 prepares students in the business applications of calculus but 

Mathematics 161 must be taken as a prerequisite for Mathematics 162 and 261. 

It is recommended that students planning to enter the field of public accounting take 

additional accounting courses to satisfy their major electives. Students are expected to contact 

their advisors for a detailed schedule of courses recommended to meet requirements for 

a major. 

It is essential for students majoring in the Department of Accounting to possess strong 

writing, speaking, and information literacy (knowing how to locate, analyze, and use information 

in decision-making) skills in preparation for careers in business/accounting or graduate 

studies. The curriculum requirements specifically designed to develop these skills 

include Business 207, Business Communication; and Business 486, Business Policy and 

Strategy. Please see course descriptions that follow for more information.

PUBLIC ACCOUNTING AND THE CPA EXAM 

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In 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants went on record as 

favoring the requirement that a student complete 150 semester hours of credit before being 

permitted to join the profession of certified public accounting and sit for the CPA examination. 

Since then, nearly all states or jurisdictions have passed legislation which makes the 

“150-hour requirement” mandatory at various effective dates. Students planning careers in 

public accounting usually take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination soon 

after graduation in the state where they intend to practice. Completion of the Grove City 

College Bachelor of Science in Accounting, which requires 128 credit hours, prepares the 

student to take the examination; however, to meet the new “150-hour requirement” the GCC 

student would need 22 additional credit hours. Currently the 150-hour requirement is not 

mandatory in Pennsylvania; however, it will go into effect on January 1, 2012. Accounting 

majors should consider completing 22 credit hours over and above the Bachelor’s degree 

minimum of 128 hours, thereby meeting the 150-hour requirement in effect in other states. 

At the time of this Bulletin’s printing, the Department is in the process of developing a proposed 

five-year B.S./M.S. in Accounting degree program. Please contact Dr. Baglia, 

Department Chair, for more information at dsbaglia@gcc.edu. 

ACCOUNTING (ACCT) 

ACCT 201. PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I. This introductory course focuses on the preparation 

and use of accounting information in the financial reporting environment. Emphasis is placed on 

the understanding and application of steps involved in the accounting cycle as well as on the recognition, 

measurement, and reporting issues associated with various financial statement accounts for sole 

proprietorships and partnerships. The course also exposes the student to career opportunities in the 

accounting profession. Fall semester only, three hours plus lab. 

ACCT 202. PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II. Course topics include accounting for debt and 

stockholder’s equity, financial statement analysis, statement of cash flows, as well as introductions to 

managerial accounting techniques including cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, product costing, 

standard costs, and decision-making analysis. Prerequisite: Accounting 201. 

Spring semester only, three hours plus lab. 

ACCT 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Accounting. 

Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 

Semester course, one, two or three hours. 

ACCT 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Accounting. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 

required. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 

ACCT 301. INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I. A study of the financial statements with an 

emphasis on the asset section of the balance sheet and related information. This course also focuses 

on accounting theory and the interpretation of financial accounting standards associated with the balance 

sheet. Prerequisite: Accounting 202. Fall semester only, three hours plus lab. 

ACCT 302. INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II. A study of the financial statements with an 

emphasis on the income statement, statement of cash flows, and liabilities and stockholder’s equity. 

Includes topics such as earnings per share (EPS), accounting for income taxes, revenue recognition, 

and pensions/leases. This course also focuses on accounting theory and the interpretation of current 

financial accounting standards. Prerequisite: Accounting 301. 

Spring semester only, three hours and lab.


ACCT 303. COST ACCOUNTING. A study of (1) the assignment of direct and indirect manufacturing 

costs to a company’s cost of goods sold and inventory accounts by the application of job order, 

process, and standard costing systems and (2) the ways in which accounting information is used in 

operational decision-making. Prerequisite: Accounting 202 and junior standing. 

Fall semester only, three hours. 

ACCT 305. FORENSIC ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS INVESTIGATIONS. This course is 

intended to provide students with an introductory exposure to the field of forensic accounting. Much 

broader than fraud auditing, forensic accounting involves the use of intelligence-gathering techniques, 

along with other accounting and business skills, to present trial testimony and to develop information 

and opinions for use by attorneys in litigation. Specific topics include the roles and responsibilities of 

the forensic accountant, fraud standards and different types of fraud, ethical considerations, internal 

controls, business valuation, breach of contract, and damage calculations. Prerequisites: Accounting 

202 and junior standing. Alternate Fall semesters, three hours. 

ACCT 321. ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS. A study of the use of a variety of 

resources designed to transform financial and other data into financial information for decision-making. 

Consideration of these systems must deal with issues such as the flow of transactions and related 

procedures; summarizing the financial data into meaningful formats for both internal and external 

reporting; documentation for audit trail purposes; data security and backup; and disaster recovery planning. 

The course will emphasize transaction cycles, business processes, systems controls, and accounting 

database applications. Prerequisites: Accounting 202 and junior standing. 

Spring semester only, three hours. 


Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of the department chairman and a faculty sponsor are 



Accounting. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


ACCT 390. STUDIES IN ACCOUNTING. Studies in areas of accounting not fully covered by regular 

departmental offerings, such as forensic accounting and international issues. 


ACCT 401. ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING. A study of the financial accounting effects 

on business entities involved in mergers; consolidations and divestitures with an emphasis on the proper 

recognition and recording of acquisition and divestiture transactions; the elimination of inter-company 

transactions; and the preparation of consolidated financial statements. Prerequisite: Accounting 302. 


ACCT 403. AUDITING. A study of the duties and responsibilities of professional auditing, including 

types of audits and audit programs, audit planning, evidence, risk assessment, preparation of audit 

working papers, and audit reports. Prerequisites: Accounting 302, 321, and senior standing. 


ACCT 405. TAX ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS. A study of the provisions of the federal tax 

laws and the proper practices in preparing tax reports with emphasis on tax preparation for individuals. 

Prerequisites: Accounting 202 and senior standing. Fall semester only, three hours. 

ACCT 406. ADVANCED TAX ACCOUNTING. Theory and practice in the treatment of partnership 

and corporate taxes with emphasis on the accounting and management planning aspects. 

Prerequisite: Accounting 405. Spring semester only, three hours. 

ACCT 410. CONTEMPORARY ACCOUNTING THEORY AND PRACTICE. A capstone 

course that stresses contemporary financial accounting issues and theory and that familiarizes the student 

with interpretation of current accounting FASB’s. Other non-financial topics are briefly covered. 

Prerequisites: Accounting 302 and senior standing in accounting. Spring semester only, three hours.

ACCT 420. GOVERNMENTAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTING. A study of the financial 

accounting principles used in the preparation of general purpose financial statements for both federal; 

state; and local governmental units as well as for not-for-profit corporations and associations 

including colleges and universities; health care entities; and voluntary health and welfare organizations. 

Prerequisite: Accounting 401. Spring semester only, three hours. 

ACCT 424. ADVANCED AUDITING AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS. Additional auditing 

issues are explored, including practical applications involving the evaluation of audit risk, audit evidence 

gathering, and materiality. Legal and ethical issues in auditing are also discussed. Prerequisite: 

Accounting 403 and senior standing in Accounting. Spring semester only, three hours. 


Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 



Accounting. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


ACCT 480. INTERNSHIP IN ACCOUNTING. This is an opportunity for accounting majors to participate 

in a meaningful learning experience under the supervision of both an employer and department 

faculty member. Most internships take place during the summer months. Students will be graded 

based on an employer performance evaluation along with a written paper and journal. Prerequisites: 

good academic standing and completion of the sophomore year of study. 

Semester course, one to six hours. 

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY 

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Dr. S. Gribble, Chair, Dr. Brenner, Dr. Dent, Dr. Dudt, Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Ray, Dr. Shaw, Dr. 

Sodergren. Part-Time: Dr. Darsie, Mrs. Grewell, Mrs. Yeager. 

Departmental policy limits students to one major within the Department of Biology. 

Students are expected to contact their advisors for a detailed schedule of courses recommended 

to meet requirements for a major. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology (BIOL) 

Biology Core (21 hours): 

Biology 101-102, 231, 234, 301, and 488. 

Clusters (7 hours): 

Choose a minimum of one course from each of the following clusters: 

Health/Medicine: Biology 302, 311, 312, and 407. 

Diversity/Ecology: Biology 305, 320, and 409. 

Biology Electives (9 hours): 

Nine additional hours of biology from 300-400 level courses. 

No more than four credit hours of independent, internship, research, or honors 

study (Biology 260, 270, 360, 370, 372, 375, 376, 390, 460, 470, 475, 476, 480, 

497, and 499) may be applied to the additional eight hours. 

Major-related requirements (12 hours): 

Chemistry 101-102; Mathematics 161. 

Courses that count in the BIOL major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “BIOL” prefix. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate.


Students planning to do graduate work in biology are encouraged to take physics, calculus, 

statistics, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Logic courses are helpful on standardized 

qualifying exams and one or more psychology courses are recommended for students 

aiming to enter a health profession. Business, communication, and computer skills are 

always helpful. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree in Molecular Biology (MBIO) 


Biology 101, 234, and 488. 

Health/Medicine cluster (12 hours): 

A minimum of three courses from Biology 302, 311, 312, or 407. 


Choose from any courses from Biology course offerings, with the exception that no 

more than four credit hours of independent, internship, research, or honors study 

(Biology 260, 270, 360, 370, 372, 375, 376, 390, 460, 470, 475, 476, 480, 497, and 

499) may be applied to the additional eight hours. 

Chemistry Core (24 hours): 

Chemistry 101-102, 241-242, and 351-352. 


Mathematics 162; Physics 121-122. 

Courses that count in the MBIO major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “BIOL” and “CHEM” prefixes. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is 

required to graduate. 

Students planning to enter a health profession are highly recommended to take one or 

more psychology courses and a statistics course. 

Course Requirements for Biology Major leading to (7-12) certification in 

Biology/General Science (BGSE) 

Major field requirements (37 hours): 

Same as Biology Major requirements, with the exception of Biology 486 instead of 

Biology 488. 


Chemistry 101, 102; Computer 204; Geology 201; Mathematics 161; Astronomy 206 

or 207; and Science 201 and/or Physics 121 (both are recommended, but Science 201 

may not follow Physics 121). 

Education requirements (38 hours): 

Education 103, 201, 202, 203, 303, 305, 309, 371, 431, and 488. 

Course Requirements for Biology Major leading to certification in Biology/General 

Science and Environmental Education—K-12 (BGSV) 


Biology 101-102, 208, 231, 234, 301, 320, 407, 484, and 486. 

Biology Elective (one hour): 

Choose from any courses from Biology course offerings. 

Environmental Cluster (3-4 hours): 

Choose one course from Biology 305, 409, or 421.

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Astronomy 206 or 207; Chemistry 101-102; Computer 204; Geology 201; 

Mathematics 161; and Science 204. 

Economics 204. 

Either Psychology 203 or Business 201. 

Either Science 201 or Physics 121 (both are recommended but Science 201 may not 

follow Physics 121). 


Education 103, 201, 202, 203, 303, 305, 309, 371, 431, and 488. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Biology (20 hours) 


Select one of the following combinations: 

Biology 101 and 234 or 

Biology 102 and 231. 


Select 12 hours from 300-400-level courses, excluding Biology 260, 270, 360, 370, 

372, 375, 376, 390, 460, 470, 475, 476, 480, 497, and 499. 

The Biology curriculum seeks to develop academic competency and professional 

awareness, to encourage meaningful integration between the biological sciences and other 

dimensions of life, and to promote lifelong learning skills in problem solving, research, and 

communication. Writing-intensive, speaking-intensive, and information literacy skills are 

developed by special assignments in core and seminar courses. 

BIOLOGY (BIOL) 

BIOL 101. GENERAL BIOLOGY I. An introduction to fundamental biological concepts including 

biomolecules, cells, energetics, metabolisms, classical/molecular genetics, and vertebrate systems. 

This course partially fulfills the Writing Intensive (WI) and Information Literacy (IL) requirements for 

majors in the Department of Biology. Three lectures and one lab per week. 

Fall semester only, four hours. 

BIOL 102. GENERAL BIOLOGY II. A study of biological concepts with an emphasis on diversity 

of life including classification, survey of organisms, animal behavior, population genetics, natural 

history, and ecology. Three lectures and one lab per week. Spring semester only, four hours. 

BIOL 208. INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. This course introduces 

the scope of environmental education. Topics addressed will include history and current trends, issue 

articulation and methodology, and development of problem-solving and communication skills to 

address environmental issues. Learning competencies K-12 will be emphasized and reinforced by 

environmental project-learning experiences. Spring semester only, two hours. 

BIOL 231. GENERAL ECOLOGY. A study of responses of living systems to a changing environment 

in relation to selected ecosystems with emphasis on the interrelations of individual, population, 

community, and habitat. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite: Biology 102 or permission. 


BIOL 234. CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY. A focus on the organization and physiology 

of living cells using a problem-solving approach to learning with particular emphasis on webbased 

resources in biotechnology, genomics, genetic diseases, and immunology. The laboratory provides 

core experience with model cellular systems and basic tools of biomolecular research. This 

course partially fulfills the Speaking Intensive (SI) and Information Literacy (IL) requirements for 

majors in the Department of Biology. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite: Biology 101 

or equivalent. Spring semester only, four hours.


BIOL 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Biology. Sophomore 

standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


BIOL 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in Biology. 



BIOL 301. GENETICS. A study of classical and molecular aspects of genetics with emphasis given 

to biochemical mechanisms of inheritance, genetic change, human disease, and development. Topics 

progress from Mendelism to modern DNA science and include history, cytogenetics, gene actions, and 

controls. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite: Biology 101. 


BIOL 302. DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY. A study of organism development during all temporal 

phases of its life cycle. Embryological development is compared across several model systems. 

Topics include fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, neurulation, and organogenesis. Particular attention 

is given to the common molecular aspects of differentiation and morphogenesis and to the techniques 

used to investigate these problems. Selected topics in post-embryologic development are also 

covered. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite: Biology 234. 

Spring semester only, four hours. 

BIOL 305. PLANT TAXONOMY. A study of plants in relation to their habitats, including aspects 

of plant geography and taxonomy in the lecture portion and methods of plant identification, collection, 

and preservation with emphasis on local flora in the lab portion. Three lectures and one lab per week. 

Prerequisite: Biology 102 or permission. 


BIOL 308. NEUROBIOLOGY. An investigation of a broad array of topics in neurobiology, building 

on foundations of the Hodgkin-Huxley model of action potential, and synaptic transmission and neuromodulation. 

Studies include processing of sensory information in visual and auditory systems, the 

chemical senses, and others. The connections between sensory integration and motor behaviors in 

diverse animals will be explored. Neural mechanisms of learning and memory, sleep/wakefulness, and 

reward and decision-making also will be addressed. Recommended for students considering a career 

in research, health sciences, or psychology. Prerequisite: Biology 101. 


BIOL 311. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I. A holistic study of the human body integrating 

anatomy, histology, and physiology. The course explores structure/function principles and has 

special importance as preparation for health-related careers. Topics are organized according to body 

system and include skin, skeletal, articulatory, muscular, circulatory, and immune systems. Three lectures 

and one lab per week. Prerequisite: Biology 234. Fall semester only, four hours. 

BIOL 312. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II. A holistic study of the human body integrating 

anatomy, histology, and physiology. The course is a continuation of Human Anatomy and 

Physiology I and has special importance as preparation for health-related careers. Topics include nervous, 

endocrine, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems. Three lectures and one lab per week. 

Prerequisite: Biology 234. Spring semester only, four hours. 

BIOL 320. CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGY. A comparative study of representative 

vertebrates with emphasis on population dynamics, biodiversity, morphological adaptation, 

wildlife conservation, and resource management. The laboratory involves field identifications, aging, 

and morphological adaptations of representative vertebrates. Three lectures and one lab per week. 

Prerequisite: Biology 102 or permission. Spring semester only, four hours. 

BIOL 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for individual study of specialized topics in 

the biological sciences. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. 

Semester course, one, two, three, or four hours. 

BIOL 370. BIOLOGY RESEARCH. Course providing independent opportunity in biological 

research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Not to be taken concurrently with Biology 375, 

376, 475, or 476. Prerequisites: minimum of 8 hours of Biology credits, consent of faculty research 

sponsor, and completed research study form for the Registrar. Semester course, one hour.

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BIOL 372. INVESTIGATIVE PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY - WWW. Students who have displayed 

aptitude in biology investigate assigned research problems using web resources and report weekly to 

the class. A research proposal written according to professional guidelines is required. Prerequisite: 

consent of the department. Semester course, one hour. 

BIOL 375. INVESTIGATIVE PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY I - DNA. Students with special aptitude 

in molecular genetics investigate assigned problems in DNA research. Prerequisite: Consent of 

the faculty research supervisor and submission of personalized copy of the course syllabus to the supervisor. 

Fall semester only, one hour. 

BIOL 376. INVESTIGATIVE PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY II - DNA. Students with special aptitude 

in molecular genetics investigate assigned problems in DNA research. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty 

research supervisor and submission of personalized copy of the course syllabus to the supervisor. 

Spring semester only, one hour. 

BIOL 390. STUDIES IN BIOLOGY. A course permitting students with special interests and needs 

to examine topics not included in regular course offerings or in greater depth than possible in regular 

courses. Prerequisite: Consent of the department. 

Semester course, one, two, three or four hours. 

BIOL 402. BEHAVIORAL BIOLOGY. A comparative study of the behavior patterns exhibited by 

vertebrate and invertebrate organisms with field and lab exercises exploring physiological and environmental 

factors affecting individual and group behavior. Emphasis is on the role of behavior in the 

regulation and evolution of animal populations and on biological factors affecting learning. Two sessions 

per week. Prerequisite: Biology 101 or 102 or permission of instructor. 

Alternate Fall semesters, three hours. 

BIOL 407. MICROBIOLOGY. An introduction to microorganisms, primarily bacteria, encompassing 

considerations of taxonomy, structure, physiology, ecology, genetics, immunology, and disease. 

The course has importance for a variety of careers including areas of healthcare, environment, education, 

biotechnology, and research. Two lectures and two labs per week. Prerequisites: Biology 101 

and Chemistry 101 or permission. Fall semester only, four hours. 

BIOL 409. ENTOMOLOGY. A study of the class Insecta, including insect diversity, life histories, 

morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology, and impact on human society. The course includes a combination 

of lecture and laboratory components. The lab component includes field excursions for collecting 

insects for display and anatomical/taxonomic investigation. Course traditions include a blacklight 

party and a bug feast. Three periods per week. Prerequisite: Biology 101 or 102 or permission of 

instructor. Fall semester only, three hours. 

BIOL 421. AQUATIC AND FISHERY BIOLOGY. A study of freshwater and marine ecosystems, 

including the impact of pollution on aquatic environments, water chemistry, taxonomy of aquatic 

organisms, fisheries, and management of aquatic systems. Two sessions per week. Prerequisite: 

Biology 231 or permission of instructor. Alternate Fall semesters, three hours. 

BIOL 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for individual study of specialized topics in 

the biological sciences. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. 


BIOL 470. BIOLOGY RESEARCH. Course providing independent opportunity in biological 

research under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. Not to be taken concurrently with Biology 475 or 

476. Prerequisite: minimum of 8 hours of Biology credits, consent of faculty research sponsor and 

completed research study form for the Registrar. Semester course, one or two hours. 

BIOL 475. INVESTIGATIVE PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY III—DNA. Senior students with special 

aptitude in molecular genetics investigate assigned problems in DNA research. Not to be taken 

concurrently with Biology 497. Prerequisite: consent of the faculty research supervisor and submission 

of personalized copy of the course syllabus to the supervisor. 

Fall semester only, one or two hours.


BIOL 476. INVESTIGATIVE PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY IV—DNA. Senior students with special 

aptitude in molecular genetics investigate assigned problems in DNA research. Not to be taken 

concurrently with Biology 497. Prerequisite: consent of the faculty research supervisor and submission 

of personalized copy of the course syllabus to the supervisor. 

Spring semester only, one or two hours. 

BIOL 480. INTERNSHIP IN BIOLOGY. Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors may participate in 

individual off-campus experiences in research, medical, environmental, or other approved settings 

under the guidance of both the on-site host supervisor and the Biology faculty sponsor. International 

opportunities in consultation with the Office of International Education can be arranged. Clinical experiences 

through approved medical missions agencies may qualify for credits. Grade is dependent 

upon required update communication with the faculty sponsor, written evaluation by the on-site supervisor, 

and submission of an internship paper to the faculty sponsor. Prerequisites: Rising sophomore 

status, minimum 8 hours of biology, permission of the department. 

Summer or semester course – one, two, three, four, five, or six hours. 

BIOL 484. ISSUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. This course will provide reinforcement 

of the concepts and methods of environmental education; the development, organization, coordination 

of the environmental learning sequence for K-12; exploration of training in curricula in environmental 

education; and discussions of issues leading to increased understanding of the interrelatedness 

of areas of multidisciplinary study including environmental science, economics, political institutions, 

and technology in relation to environmental management. Spring semester only, two hours. 

BIOL 486. SEMINAR FOR BIOLOGY TEACHERS. Limited to junior or senior majors in the 

department accepted into teacher certification programs. Involves instruction, Project WET training, 

research using library/web resources, student presentation, and experience in preparing and conducting 

effective learning experiences in biology. This course partially fulfills the Writing Intensive (WI), 

Information Literacy (IL), and Speaking Intensive (SI) requirements for majors in the Department of 

Biology. Spring semester only, one hour. 

BIOL 488. SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY. Required of all majors in the Department of Biology except 

for those in teacher certification programs. Involves in-depth research using library/web resources and 

oral presentation of an approved topic selected by the student. This course partially fulfills the Writing 

Intensive (WI), Information Literacy (IL), and Speaking Intensive (SI) requirements for majors in the 

Department of Biology, and the SI requirement for the Biochemistry major. 

Semester course, one hour. 

BIOL 497. HONORS IN BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH-DNA. Seniors who have shown special 

aptitude in molecular genetics may undertake supervised DNA research. Not to be taken concurrently 

with Biology 475 or 476. Public presentation (oral or poster) of findings is encouraged, and either a 

public presentation or a research paper is required. Prerequisites: prior completion of a research experience, 

either on-campus (Biology 270, 370, 372, 375, 376, 470, 475, or 476) or off-campus (Biology 

480 internship or equivalent non-credit research experience), consent of the faculty research supervisor 

and submission of personalized copy of the course syllabus to the supervisor. 

Semester course, one or two hours. 

BIOL 499. HONORS IN BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH. Seniors who have shown special aptitude 

in biology may undertake supervised biological research. Registration for the honors course requires 

prior completion of a research experience either on-campus (Biology 270, 370, 372, or 470) or offcampus 

(Biology 480 internship or equivalent non-credit research experience). Public presentation 

(oral or poster) of findings is encouraged, and either a public presentation or a research paper is 

required. Prerequisite: consent of the department and submission of research study form for the 

Registrar. Semester course, one or two hours. 

GEOLOGY (GEOL) 

GEOL 201. GEOLOGY. A study of the dynamic systems operating within and on the earth with special 

emphasis on the development of materials, landforms, and geological structures with constant discussion 

of application of geologic principles to the solution of practical problems. 

Spring semester only, three hours.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS 

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Dr. Markley, Chair; Dr. Adels, Dr. Christie, Dr. DalleTezze, Dr. Dupree, Dr. Hinton, Dr. 

Ketler, Dr. Mech, Mr. Otto, Mr. Powell, Dr. Sparks. Part-Time: Mr. Biddle, Mr. Gregg, The 

Hon. Judge Schwab. 

Four degree programs are offered in business: Bachelor of Science in Business 

Management, Bachelor of Science in Finance, Bachelor of Science in Marketing 

Management, and Bachelor of Science in International Business. All four programs include 

international aspects of management and business administration. The international character 

of business is integrated in course content as it applies to appropriate functional areas 

of study. The student may also select from three interdepartmental majors: Computer 

Information Systems, Entrepreneurship, or Industrial Management. 

Students completing a major in Business Management, Finance, Marketing 

Management, International Business, or Industrial Management majors may only complete 

one of these five majors and may not complete a second major or a minor in the 

related Departments of Accounting or Entrepreneurship. 

Three of the four Bachelor of Science degree programs mentioned above commence 

with the following Business Core. 

BUSINESS CORE REQUIREMENTS (40 hours) 

Business courses (30 hours): 

Accounting 201-202; Business 201, 203, 204, 207, 301, 303, 304, and 305. 


Economics 101-102; Mathematics 141*. 

* Mathematics 141 prepares students in the business applications of calculus but 


Course Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management 

(BMGT) 

Business Core—see requirements above (40 hours). 

Business 302 and 486 (6 hours). 

Nine hours from: Business 457, 458, 475 or Entrepreneurship 459. 

Twelve additional hours from any 300- or 400-level Accounting, Business or 

Entrepreneurship course. (maximum of 3 hours of internship credit).* 

Courses that count in the BMGT major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “ACCT,” “BUSA,” and “ENTR” prefix, excluding BUSA 205 and 

BUSA 206. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate. 

*A Business Management degree candidate will not be permitted to take Accounting, 

Business or Entrepreneurship courses as electives beyond these 12 hours unless the 

College’s 128-credit hour requirement for graduation has been satisfied. Up to three semester 

hours of internship credit will be permitted as non-business elective hours.


Course Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance (FNCE) 

If a career in corporate finance or financial services meets the interest of the student, 

the candidate is encouraged to pursue this field of study. 

Business Core - see requirements above (40 hours). 

Business 302, 432, 434, 440, 486 and Entrepreneurship 430 (18 hours). 

Nine additional hours of any 300 or 400-level Accounting, Business or 

Entrepreneurship courses (maximum of 3 hours of internship credit).* 

Courses that count in the FNCE major quality point average (MQPA): 



*A Finance degree candidate will not be permitted to take Accounting, Business or 

Entrepreneurship courses as electives beyond these 9 hours unless the College’s 128-credit 

hour requirement for graduation has been satisfied. Up to three semester hours of internship 

credit will be permitted as non-business elective hours. 

Course Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing Management 

(MMGT) 

Marketing is a major link between the organization and the customer, requiring that the 

marketing personnel know who the customer is and what his/her needs are. 

Business Core - see requirements above (40 hours). 

Business 302, 411, 414, 415, 419, and 486 (18 hours). 

Nine additional hours from these choices: Business 412, 416, 420; Entrepreneurship 

306, or any two 300 or 400-level Accounting, Business or Entrepreneurship courses 

(maximum of 3 hours of internship credit).* 

Courses that count in the MMGT major quality point average (MQPA): 



*A Marketing Management degree candidate will not be permitted to take Accounting, 

Business or Entrepreneurship courses as electives beyond these 9 hours unless the College’s 

128-credit hour requirement for graduation has been satisfied. Up to three semester hours 

of internship credit will be permitted as non-business elective hours. 

Course Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business 

(INBS) 

This program focuses on the international context of business and is designed to prepare 

students for participation in worldwide business activity. This program combines substantial 

preparation in international business, business, modern languages, and other related 

international courses. Students must complete the following requirements: 

Business Core Requirements (39 hours): 

Accounting 201, 202 (6 hours) 

Business 201, 203, 204, 207, 301, 304, and 486 (21 hours). 

Business Concentration: (12 hours) Choose one of the following four concentrations:

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1. Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurship 312, 430, and 466, and three hours from 

Entrepreneurship 309, 318, 407 or 423. 

2. Finance: Business 432, 434, 440, and Entrepreneurship 430. 

3. Management: 9 hours from Business 457, 458, 475, or Entrepreneurship 459, and 

three additional hours from any 300- or 400- level Accounting, Business or 

Entrepreneurship course. 

4. Marketing: Business 411, 414, 415, and 419. 

International Core Requirements (36 hours): 

International Business (12 hours): 

• Business 305, 416 and 445; Economics 303. 

Global Emphasis (9 hours): 

• Communication 225 or Global Studies 300. 

• Two courses from: Business 480; History 141, 144, or 212; Japanese 101 or 102; 

Political Science 301, 323, or 341. 

Modern Language (15 hours): 

Students must complete 15 hours of a single foreign language, choosing from Chinese, 

French, German, or Spanish. Complete one of the following eight options: 

1. Spanish Option 1 

• Spanish 201, 202, 295 and 303. 

• Choose one course from Spanish 300, 319, 320, 322, or 323. 

2. Spanish Option 2 

• Either Spanish 295 and one additional Spanish 300-level course, or two Spanish 

300-level courses. 

• Spanish 303 and 305. 

• Choose one course from Spanish 300, 319, 320, 322, or 323. 

3. French Option 1 

• French 201, 202, 315, and 340. 

• One course from French 307 or 309. 

4. French Option 2 

• French 315 and 340. 

• One course from French 307 or 309. 

• Two additional French 300-level courses. 

5. German Option 1 

• German 201, 202, 316, and 330. 

• One additional German 300-level course. 

6. German Option 2 

• German 316 and 330. 

• Any three additional German 300-level courses. 

7. Chinese Option 1 

• Chinese 201, 202, 205, and 301. 

• One course from Chinese 302 or 305. 

8. Chinese Option 2 

• Chinese 301, 302 and 305. 

• Any two additional 300- or 400-level Chinese courses. 

Major-Related Courses (10 hours – These do not count toward major QPA): 

Economics 101, 102; Mathematics 141.


Courses that count in the INBS major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “ACCT,” “BUSA,” “CHIN,” “ENTR,” “FREN,” “GERM,” and 

“SPAN” prefix, COMM 225, ECON 303, GOBL 300, excluding BUSA 205 and BUSA 206. 


International Business majors are strongly encouraged to take additional advanced courses 

in culture, literature, and grammar in their chosen language of study and to study an 

additional foreign language. They are also encouraged to avail themselves of opportunities 

to study abroad and obtain international internship experience. 

INTERDEPARTMENTAL MAJORS 

The Department of Business will assist the student in pursuing any of the following 

three interdepartmental fields: 

Computer Information Systems 

The intent of this interdepartmental Bachelor of Science program is to prepare the student 

to facilitate the development of computer utilization, databases, and information systems 

to satisfy the requirements and needs of organizational management. See Department 

of Computer Science for course plan. 

Entrepreneurship 

See Department of Entrepreneurship for details. 

Industrial Management 

Contemporary society is placing unprecedented demands on business. In order to 

effectively compete in international markets, modern firms realize that they must provide 

their customers with world-class products and prompt deliveries. Internally, organizations 

must continually improve by incorporating new technologies, eliminating waste, and reducing 

cost. Because management is responsible for meeting the needs of their organization’s 

customers while maintaining long-term economic viability, the very nature of management 

is changing. Grove City College offers the student the opportunity to acquire a theoretical 

understanding of a unique blend of technical and administrative skills necessary to become 

a successful manager. Going beyond the realm of design engineering or functional area 

management, these skills may be the key to devising and implementing strategies that will 

be successful in the international arena. 

Industrial Management is an interdepartmental Bachelor of Science program that consists 

of a select combination of business, natural science, and engineering courses. It features 

management techniques of top manufacturing and service organizations and is 

designed to prepare the student in basic technical and managerial competence necessary to 

administer the technically oriented aspects of contemporary organizations. Students who 

elect this program must complete the following courses: 

Course Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Management 

(INDM) 

Science/Engineering related courses (20 hours): 

Computer Science 141 (3 hours). 

Engineering 156 (2 hours).

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Electrical Engineering 210 (3 hours). 

Mechanical Engineering 201, 211, 212, and 214 (12 hours). 

Business-related courses (36 hours): 

Accounting 201- 202 (6 hours). 

Business 201, 203, 207, 301, 302, 307, 450, 464, 486, and 3 hours Business elective 

(30 hours). 


Mathematics 161-162, 261, and 262 (15 hours). 

Physics 101-102; Chemistry 105 (12 hours). 

Economics 101 (3 hours). 

Courses that count in the INDM major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “BUSA,” “ENGR,” prefix, and ACCT 201, ACCT 202, MECE 201 

and MECE 214. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate. 

It is essential for students majoring in the Department of Business to possess strong 

writing, speaking, and information literacy (knowing how to locate, analyze, and use information 

in decision-making) skills in preparation for careers in business/accounting or graduate 

studies. The curriculum requirements specifically designed to develop these skills 

include Business 207, Business Communication; and Business 486, Business Policy and 

Strategy. Please see course descriptions that follow for more information. 

The Business Department offers one minor. The Business Minor is intended for those 

students who plan careers in larger business firms. The Business and Entrepreneurship 

minors may not be completed by students completing a major within the Departments of 

Accounting, Business, or Entrepreneurship. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Business (24 hours) 

Accounting 201; Economics 101; Business 203, 204, 301, and 303 plus six hours of 

Accounting or Business electives, excluding Business 205 and 206. 

BUSINESS (BUSA) 

BUSA 201. BUSINESS STATISTICS. A course designed to familiarize the student with basic statistical 

techniques used in the management decision-making process, including probability distributions, 

confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis. 


BUSA 203. MANAGEMENT IN ORGANIZATIONS. A study of the five management functions: 

planning, organizing, leading, controlling, and decision-making with emphasis on their application in 

contemporary management. The course examines current trends in the changing business environment, 

the application of Christian principles in management, selected contemporary management topics, 

and the interrelationships among organizational theory, organizational behavior, and management 

practices. Semester course, three hours. 

BUSA 204. INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING MANAGEMENT. An introductory study of 

products; pricing; distribution; and promotion with a consumer orientation emphasizing marketing 

strategy; market institutions and functions; and the role of the consumer in the marketing process. 

Students learn the purpose and function of marketing in both the corporate and small business setting. 

Course content may include the use of a simple stand-alone computer simulation where they will manage 

the marketing mix for a consumer product. Semester course, three hours.


BUSA 205. PERSONAL FINANCE. An introduction to the financial problems of individuals such 

as managing personal debt (including educational debt); choosing health, life, and property insurance; 

making investments; and understanding income taxation, retirement, and estate planning. The course 

is open to the non-business/accounting/entrepreneurship student and may not be counted within the 

128 hours required for graduation by business, accounting, or entrepreneurship majors. 


BUSA 206. FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS. A general introduction to the organizational environment 

and operations of contemporary businesses. The course examines the United States business 

system and how it interacts with global systems; the basic management functions of planning, organizing, 

leading, and controlling; entrepreneurship and small businesses; marketing processes and consumer 

behavior; managing operations and information; and financial management. Integrated into 

these topics are Christian principles that should guide ethical business practices. The course is open to 

the non-business/accounting/entrepreneurship student and may not be counted within the 128 hours 

required for graduation by business, accounting, or entrepreneurship majors. 


BUSA 207. BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS. This course provides business majors with instruction 

and practical exercises using Microsoft Office. It integrates applications of Microsoft Office into 

the business environment in such a way that students learn to use the software to prepare reports, 

design oral presentations, and integrate spreadsheets into other documents. In addition, students learn 

information literacy skills by performing electronic information searches, evaluating information, and 

using valid information to prepare documents and presentations on various business topics. This 

course will ordinarily be taken in the sophomore year. For most business majors it will be taken after 

they have had some core business instruction, but before they take 300-and 400-level business courses. 

This course satisfies the Writing Intensive (WI) and the Information Literacy (IL) requirements in 

the major. Note: Students are not permitted to take both this course and Computer 102. 


BUSA 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Business. 



BUSA 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Business. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


BUSA 301. PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE. An overview of finance, including an introduction to the 

role of finance in the firm, financial markets and securities, and multinational issues. Special attention 

is given to discounted cash flow analysis and the relation between risk and return. Prerequisite: 

Accounting 201. Semester course, three hours. 

BUSA 302. LEAN MANAGEMENT. An examination of the general theory of lean management and 

the twenty keys to workplace improvement. Topics include just-in-time, supplier development, and 

skill versatility. Semester course, three hours. 

BUSA 303. BUSINESS LAW. A basic introduction, by means of cases and text, to commercial legal 

relationships with an emphasis on the contract as the foundation of business affairs. This will include 

the subjects of legal rights, sales, bailment, and personal property. Semester course, three hours. 

BUSA 304. LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS. Focuses on the regulation of business 

including labor and employment law; environmental restraints; antitrust rules; and other regulatory 

controls with constant consideration of the regulatory/legal climate in which international business is 

conducted. Prerequisite: Economics 101 and junior or senior standing. 


BUSA 305. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. Designed to acquaint the student with those aspects of 

international business management not associated with traditional functional areas including international 

trade; foreign currency transactions; theory and institutions; country analysis; and international 

business strategy. Prerequisites: Business 204 and either Business 203 or Entrepreneurship 101. 

Semester course, three hours.

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BUSA 307. TEAMS AND TEAM LEADERSHIP. This course provides the student with teambuilding 

skills, team dynamics, and a team-oriented problem-solving methodology within the context 

of the Deming management philosophy. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. 


BUSA 311. NEGOTIATION. Negotiation is the art and science of securing agreements between two 

or more parties who are interdependent and who are seeking to maximize their outcomes. The central 

issues of this course deal with understanding the behavior of individuals, groups, and organizations in 

the context of competitive situations. It is designed to complement the technical and diagnostic skills 

learned in other courses, with a basic premise being that while a manager needs analytical skills to discover 

optimal solutions to problems, a broad array of negotiation skills are needed for these solutions 

to be accepted and implemented. Considerable emphasis will be placed on simulations, role-playing, 

and cases. Junior standing. Fall semester only, three hours. 


Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of the department chairman. 



Business. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


BUSA 390. STUDIES IN BUSINESS. Studies in areas of business not fully covered by regular 

departmental offerings. Semester course, three hours. 

BUSA 408. ADVANCED BUSINESS LAW. Exploration of complex legal relationships as they 

affect business and accounting including negotiable instruments; agency; secured transactions; bankruptcy; 

partnerships and corporations; and real property, using case and text methods. Prerequisite: 

Business 303. Spring semester only, three hours. 

BUSA 411. MARKETING RESEARCH. An introduction to the major areas of research in marketing 

with attention given to problem definition, research design, sampling, interviewing, and analysis to 

assist marketing management with the decision making process, using both theoretical and empirical 

concepts of marketing research. Prerequisites: Business 201, 203 and 204. 


BUSA 412. RETAIL MANAGEMENT. A study of the institutions, current merchandising practices, 

promotional activities, and problems of control in the field of retailing. Prerequisite: Business 204. 


BUSA 414. SALES. Students study the client-focused non-manipulative sales process and how highperforming 

achievement-oriented sales professionals are managed. Through the use of lecture, case 

discussion and interaction with practicing sales professionals, students learn and apply the principles 

of professional salesmanship and the role of sales management in the firm. Non-business majors may 

take the course with instructor’s permission. Prerequisite: Business 204. 


BUSA 415. STRATEGIC MARKETING. An in-depth exploration and application of marketing 

strategy in the small, medium, and large firm. Students will build upon the theoretical framework of 

consumer behavior and competitive analysis by developing applied marketing plans. While focused 

on marketing, the plans will also incorporate financial and management strategies. This is a capstone 

marketing class and requires the utilization of prior business course work and experience. Prerequisite: 

Business 204 and junior standing. Spring semester only, three hours. 

BUSA 416. INTERNATIONAL MARKETING. An introduction to marketing management on a 

global scale including social and cultural dimensions of marketing; economic environments; political 

and financial risks; cross-cultural consumer behavior; and international product and channel decisions. 

Prerequisite: Business 305. Spring semester only, three hours.


BUSA 419. CONSUMER BEHAVIOR. An examination of consumer decision processes in the marketplace, 

emphasizing the effects of external factors such as culture, subcultures, reference groups, 

demographics, and social status; the effects of internal factors such as motivation, personality, learning, 

emotion, and attitudes; the steps in the decision process; and differences between individual and 

organizational buyers. Prerequisite: Business 204. Spring semester only, three hours. 

BUSA 420. ADVERTISING. A critical exploration of the purposes and functions of advertising and 

sales promotion in the growth and development of the global market economy. Included are the study 

of ethics; corporate responsibility in advertising and promotion; basic principles of researching, creating, 

and planning campaigns; and concepts of effective sales promotion. Prerequisite: Business 204. 


BUSA 431. FINANCIAL PLANNING. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of 

financial planning topics (in conjunction with the recommendation of the Academy of Financial 

Services and the CFP Board of Standards) including the financial planning process, client interactions, 

time value of money applications, personal financial statements, cash flow and debt management, 

asset acquisition, education planning, risk management, investment planning, retirement planning, 

special circumstances, plan integration, ethics, and the business of financial planning. Prerequisite: 

Business 301. Semester course, three hours. 

BUSA 432. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT. This course focuses on financial market operations 

and investment portfolio design. It examines the criteria for investment selection, risk management, 

and portfolio performance evaluation. The course includes the analysis and use of fixed income, equity, 

mutual fund and derivative instruments within the investment portfolio. Prerequisite: Business 301. 


BUSA 433. RISK AND INSURANCE. An introduction to and study of risk and liability exposures 

that face businesses and individuals. Topics include risk management techniques, the insurance industry, 

and employee benefits packages. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. 


BUSA 434. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS. This course focuses on the procedures and tools necessary 

to determine the intrinsic value of securities and analyzes the performance of securities according to 

recognized benchmarks. It examines the risk and return characteristics of equity, fixed income and 

derivative instruments. Students will perform fundamental and technical analysis in determining 

investment value. Prerequisite: Business 432. Spring semester only, three hours. 

BUSA 440. FINANCIAL POLICY. A case class that applies financial theories and techniques to 

actual and simulated business situations. Subjects include mergers and acquisitions, risk management, 

corporate restructuring, and other topics of interest to financial managers. Prerequisites: Business 301. 


BUSA 445. THE LAW OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS. A survey of the 

important legal aspects of international business transactions. Specific topics examined within the 

course will include international sales, letters of credit, customs classification, World Trade 

Organization agreements, settlement of international business disputes, licensing of intellectual property, 

and foreign direct investment. A number of sessions will be devoted to analyzing common transactional 

instruments such as letters of credit, technology licenses, and joint venture agreements. 

Prerequisite: Business 305. Fall semester only, three hours. 

BUSA 450. QUALITY MANAGEMENT. An examination of the philosophies, principles, and techniques 

used to study, gain control, and improve processes. Topics include the thought leaders, Six 

Sigma, tools of QC, designed experiments, and the Baldrige Award criteria. Prerequisite: Business 201 

or equivalent. Spring semester only, three hours. 

BUSA 457. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. This course examines the principles, policies 

and practices of human resource management functions for an organization; including legal guidelines, 

recruitment, selection, training, compensation, retention, employee appraisal, and discipline systems. 

Prerequisite: Business 203. Fall semester only, three hours.

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BUSA 458. ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR. An examination of individual, interpersonal, and 

organizational processes in contemporary organizations emphasizing motivation, job design, performance 

management, group and team dynamics, leadership, and decision-making. Also covered are organizational 

culture, design, and change management. The course emphasizes contemporary theories and 

trends in organizational structures and processes. The course includes extensive use of case studies and 

applications of theories to management practice. Prerequisite: Business 203. 



Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the department chairman. 


BUSA 462. MULTINATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. This course focuses on financial 

issues facing multinational corporate financial managers. International finance is a quickly evolving 

field that is complicated by cross-border differences in monetary systems, markets for foreign 

exchange, exchange exposure, security markets and institutions, and corporate investment analysis. 

Knowledge of international financial transactions is essential as markets become increasingly integrated 

due to exploitation of comparative advantages between nations. Prerequisite: Business 301. 


BUSA 464. SIX SIGMA MANAGEMENT. This course examines the thought leaders, theories, concepts, 

and principles of the Six Sigma quality management program. Prerequisite: Business 201 or 

equivalent. Spring semester only, three hours. 


Business. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


BUSA 475. LEADERSHIP. A study of historical and current perspectives on leadership with emphasis 

on leadership theories; Christian principles in leadership; leadership in the new international economy; 

the attributes of effective contemporary business leaders; development of leadership skills; and 

case studies of current and past leaders. Prerequisites: Business 203 and junior or senior standing. 


BUSA 480. INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS. An opportunity for junior and senior business and accounting 

majors, with a minimum of fifteen hours in their major, to participate in individual job experiences, 

domestic and international, under the supervision of an on-site manager and a department faculty member. 

Products of the internship will include an evaluation by the on-site manager, a log of the internship 

experience, and a paper describing the experience and relating it to academic theory. Prerequisite: 

Minimum grade point, permission of the faculty sponsor, and coordination with the job site. 


BUSA 486. BUSINESS POLICY AND STRATEGY. This business capstone course addresses senior 

management’s development and implementation of an organization’s mission and strategy. 

Emphasis is placed on how enterprises use their strengths to take advantage of opportunities in their 

competitive marketplace. Global competition and international markets are also addressed. Case study 

presentations and a web-based business simulation are major elements of this course. This course satisfies 

the Speaking Intensive (SI) requirement in the major. Limited to seniors in the Department of 

Business only. Semester course, three hours.


DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY 

Dr. T. Homan, Chair, Dr. Augspurger, Dr. Conder, Dr. Cramer, Dr. DiStasi, Dr. Falcetta, Dr. 

Kriley, Dr. Shaw. Part-time: Mrs. Grimm. 

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT, 

OBJECTIVES, AND OUTCOMES 

The Department of Chemistry is traditional in its approach to the discipline of chemistry 

and offers a rigorous and well-balanced curriculum. This provides the student with a 

strong preparation for graduate studies and/or a career in chemistry. The department faculty 

expertise covers all major areas of chemistry. A variety of research experiences are available 

to majors through ongoing faculty research programs. In addition, the department 

attempts to instill in its students an awareness of the beauty and design in nature that reflects 

the creative hand of God. 

There are four separate majors offered within the department: 

• Chemistry: The traditional chemistry major provides a strong preparation for graduate 

school or employment in the chemical industry. 

• Biochemistry: This major provides a strong preparation for graduate or professional 

schools or for employment in biochemical, molecular biology or genetics industry. 

• Chemistry Secondary Education: This major prepares the student for teaching 

chemistry at the secondary school level. It is a program that combines a traditional 

chemistry curriculum with a number of education courses. 

• Chemistry General Science Secondary Education: This is essentially the same as 

Chemistry Secondary Education major. These students, however, in addition to all 

the chemistry and education courses will take Astronomy and either Geology or 

Environmental Science. This will qualify them for General Science certification. 

Success in the chemical profession requires the ability to search the chemical literature 

and chemical databases and to effectively communicate that information in written and oral 

form. Chemists need to be proficient with software designed to operate instruments, analyze 

data and present results. The Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI) and 

Information Literacy (IL) courses in the Chemistry Department are designed to fulfill these 

academic and professional requirements. 

Chemistry Department Program Objectives 

Graduates will be prepared with the knowledge and technical skills to successfully pursue 

career paths in the chemical industry, secondary education, chemistry graduate studies 

or other professional programs. 

Graduates will be prepared to display critical thinking and problem solving skills to 

enable them to learn, grow and be effective throughout their professional careers. 

Graduates will gain knowledge and develop skills within the context of a Christian 

worldview, including the Christian foundations of science and the practice of chemistry, 

both ethical and in conduct, according to Christian principles. 

Chemistry Department Program Outcomes 

Graduates of the Chemistry Department will demonstrate: 

1. Knowledge in the areas of general, analytical, organic, physical, inorganic chemistry 

and biochemistry according to ACS standards.

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2. An ability to apply chemical principles and knowledge to solving chemical problems. 

3. Knowledge of the mathematical and physical basis of chemical theories. 

4. An ability to use laboratory techniques and skills to effectively conduct experiments 

and interpret results. 

5. An ability to accurately maintain a laboratory notebook. 

6. Proficiency in the operation of modern instrumentation and the ability to analyze and 

interpret instrumental data. 

7. An ability to search the chemical literature as well as read and comprehend content 

in professional chemistry journals. 

8. An ability to effectively communicate chemical information in written and oral 

forms according to ACS guidelines. 

9. Knowledge of the foundations and the practice of science from a Christian perspective. 

Departmental policy limits students to one major within the Department of 

Chemistry. Students are expected to confer with their advisors for a detailed schedule of 

courses recommended to meet requirements for a major. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry (CHEM) 


Chemistry 101-102, 227, 241-242, 252, 264, 345-346, 356, 406, 425, and 455- 456. 

Chemistry 351 or 352. 

Chemistry Electives (8 hours): 

Eight hours from Chemistry course offerings, with the exception that no more than 

two hours may be selected from Chemistry 370, 470, 480, or 499 to fulfill the eight 

hours of Chemistry elective credit. Chemistry 302 will not be applicable for 

Chemistry elective credit. Any extra hours earned by research courses, internships, 

or Chemistry 302 will be applied as general elective credit. 

Major-Related requirements (23 hours): 

Computer Science 141. 

Mathematics 161, 162 and 261. 

Physics 101-102 or 121-122. 

Courses that count in the CHEM major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “CHEM” prefix. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate. 

Course Requirements for Chemistry Secondary Education Major leading to (7-12) 

certification (CSED) 


Chemistry 101-102, 227, 241-242, 252, 264, 302, 345-346, 351, 356, and 425. 


Computer Science 141 or 204. 

Mathematics 161 and 162. 

Physics 101-102 or 121-122. 

Science 202. 


Education 103, 201, 202, 203, 303, 305, 309, 371, 431, and 488.


Courses that count in the CSED major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “CHEM” and “EDUC” prefixes, COMP 14 and COMP 204. A minimum 

MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate. 

Course Requirements for Chemistry/General Science Secondary Education Major 

leading to (7-12) certification (CGSE) 


Chemistry 101-102, 227, 241-242, 252, 264, 302, 345-346, 351, 356, and 425. 

Major-Related requirements (29-30 hours): 

Computer Science 141 or 204. 

Geology 201 or Science 204. 


Physics 101-102 or 121-122. 

Astronomy 206 or 207. 

Science 202. 


Education 103, 201, 202, 203, 303, 305, 309, 371, 431, and 488. 

Courses that count in the CGSE major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “CHEM” and “EDUC” prefixes; COMP 141, 204; GEOL 201; PHYS 

206; SCIC 202 and 204. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry (BIOC) 

Biochemistry Core (56 hours): 

Biology 101, 234, and 488.* 

Chemistry 101-102, 227, 241-242, 252, 264, 345-346, 351-352, 356, 425, and 455. 

Chemistry/Biology Electives (9 hours): 

Nine hours from Chemistry and/or Biology course offerings, with the exception that 

no more than two hours may be selected from Biology 370, 460, 470, 497, 499; 

Chemistry 370, 470, or 499. Chemistry 480 or Biology 480 may supply an additional 

two hours of elective credit. Research and elective hours in excess of the 

above four hours will be applied as general elective credit. 


Mathematics 161-162. 

Physics 121-122 or 101-102. 

Courses that count in the BIOC major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “CHEM” and “BIOL” prefixes. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required 

to graduate. 

*Chemistry 456 for three credits may be substituted in place of Biology 488 that is one credit. 

One credit of Chemistry 456 will count for Biology 488 and the remaining two credits 

will count toward the nine required hours of Chemistry/Biology electives. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Chemistry (24 hours) 

Chemistry 101 or 105; 102, 227, and 241 (16 hours) 

8 hours from: 

Chemistry 242, 252, 264, 345, 346, 351, 352, 356, 425, 455, or 456.

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Note: Only one course from Chemistry 242, 351 and 352 may be used to fulfill the minor 

requirement. 

CHEMISTRY (CHEM) 

CHEM 101. GENERAL CHEMISTRY I. An introductory survey of the fundamental principles of 

chemistry including chemical reactions and stoichiometry, chemical formulas, nomenclature of compounds, 

gas laws, redox reactions, thermochemistry of physical change, crystal structures and the 

enthalpy of chemical change. Three lectures and one lab per week. Fall Semester, four hours. 

CHEM 102. GENERAL CHEMISTRY II. An introductory survey of the fundamental principles of 

chemistry including concepts and theories of rates of reaction, chemical equilibrium, Aqueous equilibria, 

electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, nuclear chemistry, main group chemistry, and an introduction 

to organic chemistry. A working knowledge of the following instruments: benchtop GC, IC 

Metrohm, UV-Vis diode array pH meter, and Spectronic 20 will also be expected by the end of the 

semester. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or 105. 

Spring Semester, four hours. 

CHEM 105. CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS. An introductory survey in the fundamental principles 

of chemistry, including chemical reactions and equations; behavior of gases; chemical thermodynamics; 

basics of electrochemistry; crystal structure; and nuclear, organic, and environmental chemical 

fundamentals. Three lectures and one lab per week. Semester course, four hours. 

CHEM 227. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. A study of the theoretical basis and laboratory techniques 

necessary for the solution of problems in quantitative chemical analysis. Three lectures and one 

lab per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 102. Fall semester only, four hours. 

CHEM 241. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I. An introduction to the structure and chemistry of carbon 

compounds including alkanes, stereochemistry, haloalkanes, alcohols, ethers and alkenes. Structure 

determination by spectroscopic methods is introduced. Three lectures and one lab per week. 

Prerequisite: Chemistry 102. Fall Semester, four hours. 

CHEM 242. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II. A continued study in the chemistry of organic compounds 

including conjugated systems, aromatic compounds, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids 

and their derivatives, amines and biological molecules. Structure determination by spectroscopic 

methods is emphasized. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 241; corequisite 

for chemistry, biochemistry and chemistry secondary education majors: Chemistry 252. 

Spring Semester, four hours. 

CHEM 252. INSTRUMENTAL METHODS & SEMINAR. A course designed to provide instruction 

in the practical use of instrumentation, chemical informatics, writing scientific papers and the public 

presentation of scientific information. This course meets the College Information Literacy requirements, 

and partial components for the Writing Intensive/Speaking Intensive requirements. One laboratory 

period per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 241; Corequisite: Chemistry 242. 


CHEM 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Chemistry. 



CHEM 264. CHEMICAL APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL METHODS. An introduction, 

built on the foundation of a two-semester calculus sequence, to mathematical concepts and 

their application to chemistry. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: Mathematics 161-162 and 

Chemistry 102. Spring semester only, three hours. 

CHEM 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Chemistry. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 

required. Semester course, one, two or three hours.


CHEM 302. TECHNIQUES IN CHEMISTRY LABORATORY INSTRUCTION. A course limited 

to junior or senior Chemistry Secondary Education and General Science Secondary Education 

majors involving instruction and experience in setting up and conducting effective educational chemistry 

demonstrations and laboratories. This course fulfills the Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking 

Intensive (SI), and Information Literacy (IL) requirements for Chemistry Education majors. 

Prerequisite: Chemistry 227 and 241. Spring semester only, one hour. 

CHEM 345. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I. An introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics 

and their application in describing molecular properties. An emphasis is placed on developing a solid 

understanding of the principles of spectroscopy. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: 

Chemistry 102 or 105 and Chemistry 264. Fall Semester, four hours. 

CHEM 346. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II. Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics. 

The relationships between the properties of macroscopic systems are developed to gain an understanding 

of chemical equilibrium. The principles of statistical mechanics are introduced to show how 

thermodynamic properties can be predicted from molecular properties described by quantum mechanics. 

Connections are developed between chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms. Three lectures 

and one lab per week. Students may not receive credit for both Chemistry 346 and Physics 

340. Prerequisites: Chemistry 102 or 105 and Chemistry 264. Spring Semester, four hours. 

CHEM 351. BIOCHEMISTRY I. A study of the structure-function relationships of biochemical 

compounds of living systems. This course concentrates on the major pathways of human metabolism. 

Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 242. Fall Semester, four hours. 

CHEM 352. BIOCHEMISTRY II. A study of biochemical compounds and their interactions. This 

course will center specifically on the structure and functional relationships of DNA, RNA and proteins. 

Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 242. Spring Semester, four hours. 

CHEM 356. MOLECULAR SYMMETRY AND GROUP THEORY. An introduction to the chemical 

applications of group theory. The relationship between the symmetry of molecules and their physical 

and chemical properties will be emphasized. One lecture per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 241. 


CHEM 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Chemistry. Junior 



CHEM 370. INDEPENDENT CHEMISTRY RESEARCH. Juniors who have displayed aptitude 

in chemistry perform assigned research problems. This course may not be taken concurrently with 

Chemistry 499. Three hours of laboratory work per week per credit hour. Prerequisite: an application 

must be submitted and approved by department. Semester course, one or two hours. 

CHEM 390. STUDIES IN CHEMISTRY. This course is used to present various advanced topics in 

chemistry. Semester course, one to three hours. 

CHEM 406. INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS. A course focused on instrumental theory and design, 

and the application of instruments in the analytical process and analysis of complex samples. Two lectures 

and one lab per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 227, 252, and 346. 


CHEM 425. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. This course emphasizes the role that symmetry plays in 

chemical structure and bonding theory with descriptive chemistry interwoven to illustrate theoretical 

concepts. The periodic table is studied in sufficient detail for the student to become aware of the many 

important trends that form the basis of its organization. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: 

Chemistry 242, 252, and 356. Fall semester only, three hours. 

CHEM 428. ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY. A study of the synthesis and properties of 

organometallic compounds and their role in modern catalytic processes. The rapidly growing areas of 

bioinorganic and bioorganometallic chemistry is discussed. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: 

Chemistry 425. Spring semester only, three hours.

Communication Studies / 95 

CHEM 455. CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS AND SPECTROSCOPY I. An introduction to advanced 

laboratory synthesis coupled with modern spectral analysis for the determination of molecular structure. 

Organic, inorganic and organometallic sytheses will be interspersed in order to give the student 

a broad range of laboratory experiences. One lecture and two labs per week. Chemistry 455 fulfills 

the writing intensive (WI) requirement for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors. Prerequisites: 

Chemistry 242, 252. Fall Semester, three hours. 

CHEM 456. CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS AND SPECTROSCOPY II. An advanced laboratory 

course and introduction to 2-dimensional NMR techniques for the determination of molecular structure. 

Organic, inorganic and organometallic syntheses will be interspersed in order to give the student 

a broad range of laboratory experiences. One lecture and two labs per week. Chemistry 456 fulfills the 

speaking intensive (SI) requirement for Chemistry majors. Prerequisite: Chemistry 455. 

Spring Semester, three hours. 

CHEM 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Chemistry. Senior 



CHEM 463. POLYMER CHEMISTRY. An introduction to the structure, synthesis, and physical 

properties of the major organic polymers. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 242. 

Fall semester only, two hours. 

CHEM 466. ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. A detailed study of organic reactive intermediates 

and organic reaction mechanisms. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 242. 

Spring semester only, two hours. 

CHEM 470. INDEPENDENT CHEMISTRY RESEARCH. Seniors who have displayed aptitude 

in chemistry perform assigned research problems. This course may not be taken concurrently with 

Chemistry 499. Three hours of laboratory work per week per credit hour. Prerequisite: Chemistry 370 

and an application must be submitted and approved by department. 


CHEM 480. INTERNSHIP IN CHEMISTRY. Selected students participate in an individual field 

experiences in a research laboratory under the supervision of professional staff. Minimum two weeks 

work required per intern credit hour. The grade is determined on the basis of a written evaluation by 

the cooperating institution mentor and a written report by the student submitted to the Chemistry 

Department. Prerequisites: Minimum 24 hours chemistry and permission of the department. 


CHEM 499. HONORS IN CHEMICAL RESEARCH. Seniors who have shown special aptitude 

in chemistry may, with consent of the Department of Chemistry, undertake supervised chemistry 

research. Not to exceed two hours each semester. Semester course, one or two hours. 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES 

Dr. Scott, Chair; Dr. D. Brown, Dr. D. Dixon, Mrs. K. Miller. Part-Time: Mrs. Cantini- 

Seguin. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies (COMA) 

Communication Studies Core (21 hours): 

Communication 104 or 109 (total of three hours). 

Communication 135, 207, 212, 225, 305, and 427. 

Communication Studies Electives (18 hours): 

Message Production (3 hours): 

One course from: Communication 235, 277, 378, 388, or Theatre 251. 

Media and Culture (3 hours): 

One course from: Communication 222, 350, 362 or 450.


Social Networks (3 hours): 

One course from: Business 420, Entrepreneurship 459; Communication 300 or 459. 

Additional Electives (9 hours): 

Choose nine additional semester hours in Communication Studies electives. 

Business 420 and Entrepreneurship 459 may also count as Communication Studies 

electives. The one credit course, Theatre 259, may be repeated, and a maximum of 

three hours may count toward the major. A Communication Internship 

(Communication 480) may not count as an elective course toward the major, though 

Communication 480 grades will be included in the Major Quality Point Average 

(MQPA) for Communication Studies majors. 

Courses that count in the COMA major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “COMM” prefix, BUSA 420 and ENTR 459. A minimum MQPA of 

2.00 is required to graduate. 

Recommended Electives: 

The required courses and electives provide the graduating student a strong foundation 

for a career in professional communication, graduate study in communication, or more 

effective performance in the career of his/her choice. Additional recommendations include 

two-years of language study at the college level and a broad background in Business, 

English, History, Philosophy, and Psychology courses. 



The faculty in the Department of Communication Studies is committed to providing the 

opportunities Communication Studies majors and other students need to excel in oral and 

written communication. For success in today’s society, information literacy is also a critical 

skill. To these ends, Communication 104 is designated as a Speaking Intensive (SI) course; 

Communication 212 and Communication 427 are designed as Writing Intensive (WI) courses; 

and Communication 104, 207, 212, 305, and 427 address the key issues involved with 

Information Literary (IL) and are designated as such. These courses include learning experiences 

that are designed to prepare Communication Studies majors to be effective and ethical 

producers and consumers of knowledge. 

SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES 

The Department of Communication Studies offers students significant co-curricular 

activities, including: 

• The Speech and Debate Team, which participates in both individual events and 

group debate. 

• Lambda Pi Eta, the undergraduate honor society for Communication Studies students, 

sponsors special programs and speakers. 

• The Communication Association sponsors speakers and communication-related 

events on campus. 

• Involvement with the campus newspaper, radio station, literary magazine, yearbook, 

or College’s Communications Office. 

• Internships, whereby students earn academic credit for work done in conjunction 

with a professional organization related to communication (e.g., local newspaper, 

radio, or television station). See the course description for Communication 480.

Course Requirements for a minor in Communication Studies (18 hours) 

Communication Studies Core (6 hours): 

Communication 104 or 109 (total of 3 hours). 

One theory course from Communication 207, 212, 222, 305, or 350. 

Communication Studies Electives (12 hours): 

Choose 12 hours from any courses with COMM prefix. Business 420 and 

Entrepreneurship 459 may also count as Communication Studies electives. The one 

credit course, Theatre 259, may be repeated, and a maximum of three hours may 

count toward the minor. A Communication Internship (Communication 480) may 

not count as an elective course toward the minor. 

Minor in Theatre (24 hours) 

See the Department of English section. 


COMMUNICATION STUDIES (COMM) 

COMM 104. PUBLIC SPEAKING AND RHETORIC. Introduces students to the preparation and 

presentation of material for a variety of public speaking situations. This performance-oriented class 

offers instruction in the theory of rhetoric, material development, and delivery techniques. Students 

will review the historical importance of oral communication and the role it plays in society. This 

course fulfills the Speaking Intensive (SI) and part of the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for 

Communication Studies majors. Semester course, three hours. 

COMM 109. FORENSICS. A skills-based course designed to improve students’ ability to analyze 

ideas, advocate ideas in individual debate, and to prepare and deliver oral communications. Students 

will develop and refine their ability to research, organize, and present orally ideas in the form of 

informative, critical, and persuasive speeches, Lincoln-Douglas style debates, or individual performances 

of literature in the form of oral interpretation of literature. Co-requisite: participation with the 

intercollegiate forensics (speech & debate) team, or consent of the instructor. May be taken up to three 

times. Semester course, one hour. 

COMM 135. WRITING FOR THE MEDIA. Provides an introduction to the substance, structure, 

and style of multiple forms of non-narrative mass media including print, broadcast, film, and the 

Internet. It is required for the Communication Studies major. Semester course, three hours. 

COMM 207. THEORIES OF COMMUNICATION. Focuses on the history of communication, 

including rhetorical and communication theory from the classics to modern times. Students are introduced 

to the body of communication literature through article analysis and literature review exercises. 

Students study the theoretical underpinnings of the practice of communication in its various settings: 

public, relationships, small groups, organizations, mass media, and intercultural. The course examines 

the functions, structures, and processes of communication in a variety of contexts. This course, along 

with Communication 104, 212, 305, and 427, fulfills the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for 

Communication Studies majors. Semester course, three hours. 

COMM 212. RESEARCH METHODS IN COMMUNICATION. Examines the fundamentals of 

research approaches and methods in communication studies, both qualitative and quantitative. The 

course also examines a variety of actual communication research studies across the breadth of the field 

from interpersonal to mass communication. Students will learn questionnaire design and interviewing 

techniques. This course, along with Communication 427, fulfills the Writing Intensive (WI) requirement, 

and along with Communication 104, 207, 305 and 427, fulfills the Information Literacy (IL) 

requirement for Communication Studies majors. Semester course, three hours. 

COMM 222. FILM HISTORY AND THEORY. Encompasses the history of the motion picture 

from its invention in 1895 to the present day, focusing on American film. Introduction to film theories 

and criticism including principles of aesthetics and the art of how a film is created, from concept to 

completion. Fall semester only, three hours.


COMM 224. MEDIA, RELIGION AND DEMOCRACY. Explores a variety of questions and problems 

related to the mass media in a democracy. Questions related to media control, government regulation 

of media, political economy, journalistic “objectivity,” and the advertising-editorial dichotomy 

are included. Christian reactions and religious activism related to the media are discussed. Chomsky, 

Herman, McChesney, Postman and other critical theorists are studied. Prerequisite: none. 

Offered alternate years, Fall semester only, three hours. 

COMM 225. INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION. Provides an overview of the study of 

communication and culture. Course content focuses primarily on the theory and practice of communication 

in intercultural contexts. Students will examine cross-cultural communication (communication 

across cultures) and intercultural communication (communication between members of different 

cultures). This course is especially suited to students whose future careers may involve travel overseas 

or business with non-native Americans. Spring semester only, three hours. 

COMM 235. JOURNALISM. Reviews a variety of print and broadcast media, exploring editorial 

style and slant. Fundamental newsgathering and news writing skills will be studied and practiced. 

Students will gather information from campus, community, and research sources in order to develop 

hard news, feature, and in-depth stories. Ethical and legal issues will be explored as well as the role of 

print media in shaping current events. Semester course, three hours. 

COMM 245. PHOTOGRAPHY. Emphasizes use of the 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, the 

aesthetics of photography, black and white film development, and darkroom techniques. Students are 

required to have a 35mm camera with internal metering and a manual control override mode. An additional 

fee is charged for this course. Semester course, three hours. 

COMM 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Communication. 



COMM 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Communication. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor 

are required. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 

COMM 277. AUDIO PRODUCTION. Reviews the basics of audio production for recording. A particular 

emphasis is placed on the medium of radio including web casting. Consideration will be given 

to the history of radio broadcasting; properties of sound; microphone types; recording and control room 

techniques; and computerized editing of audio materials. Students will undertake a variety of practical 

projects in public affairs, news, sports, remote, music, and drama programming with opportunity 

for airing quality work on the College radio station. Fall Semester only, three hours. 

COMM 290. STUDIES IN COMMUNICATION. Intensive examination of area of communication 

not fully covered by regular departmental offerings. Subject matter varies each semester. 

Offered periodically, semester course, one, two or three hours. 

COMM 300. PUBLIC RELATIONS. Focuses on public relations theory, strategy, and techniques. 

The course emphasizes writing and developing public relations campaigns; theories of public persuasion; 

legal and ethical considerations; and crisis management and related issues. Students will develop 

a portfolio for a campus or community organization which will include: an overall campaign plan, 

news releases, a brochure, a speech, a print advertisement, a radio advertisement, and a final campaign 

presentation. Prerequisite: Communication 135 or 235 recommended. 


COMM 303. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION. Focuses on speaking and writing tools most 

often used by business professionals. Presentational speaking, personal communicative development, 

professional communication, and interviewing will be emphasized. Issues that relate to professional 

success will be explored. Must have junior or senior standing. Semester course, three hours.


COMM 305. PERSUASION THEORY. Explores a variety of media to ascertain the persuasive 

messages inherent in each genre. The course will familiarize the students with the processes of persuasion, 

methods of studying persuasion, the theories of persuasion, and ethical concerns about persuasion. 

The perspectives and tools developed should enable the student to develop effective message 

strategies in both professional and personal life. An excellent course for pre-professional majors and 

students involved in speech and debate. This course, along with Communication 104, 207, 212, and 

427, fulfills the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for Communication Studies majors. 

Prerequisite: Communication 207 or consent of the instructor. 


COMM 350. MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY. Surveys the major media of mass communication - 

print, Internet, broadcast, film, and music - and the historical, ethical, and social issues in their use. 

Students will study the effect of these media on society and the individual.Offered alternate years, 


COMM 352. CHRISTIAN FAITH AND CINEMA. A survey of films, both the decidedly Christian 

and decidedly secular. The student will consider the importance of a film’s theme in deciding its worth, 

criteria by which they can choose valuable films to watch, and will evaluate secular films through a 

Christian perspective. The student will also learn what it means to possess a Biblical worldview and 

how “other” worldviews permeate popular cinema. 

Offered alternate years, Spring semester only, three hours. 

COMM 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Opportunities for students with extensive background in 

communication to do intensive independent study or research on specialized topics. Prerequisite: 

Sophomore status or higher and permission of the department chair. 


COMM 362. MEDIA LAW AND ETHICS. Reviews relevant communication and media law and 

addresses a variety of communication-related ethical issues such as: libel, privacy, copyright, newsgathering 

rights, etc. Prerequisite: junior status. 

Offered alternate years, Spring semester only, three hours. 


Communication. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


COMM 376. EDITING AND DESIGN. Knowledge and skills related to the fundamentals of editing 

for publication. Principles of editing for newspapers, magazines, and web-based media are included. 

In addition to practicing these basic skills, students will be introduced to the elements of design for the 

print media. Semester course, three hours. 

COMM 378. VIDEO PRODUCTION. An introduction to broadcasting history, media aesthetics, 

and the technology and practice of television production. Lectures, programmed self-instruction, CD- 

ROM, and hands-on experience with cameras, microphones, lighting, and computer-based video editing 

will provide the basis for further study and internships in this influential medium of mass communication. 

Applications include broadcast television, cable, satellite, and computer-mediated delivery 

systems such as CD-ROM. Spring semester only, three hours. 

COMM 388. DOCUMENTARY FILM. Encompasses the history and theory of the documentary 

film genre in motion pictures and television, from the earliest cinematic experiments to the present. 

The course examines various roles the documentary plays, such as explorer, reporter, painter, advocate, 

poet, catalyst, and guerrilla. Students will learn basics of visual literacy and will storyboard and shoot 

their own video taped documentary using computerized video editing systems. 


COMM 390. STUDIES IN COMMUNICATION. Intensive examination of areas of communication 

not fully covered by regular departmental offerings. Subject matter varies each semester. 

Offered periodically, semester course, one, two, or three hours.


COMM 427. RHETORICAL THEORY AND CRITICISM. This capstone course is required for 

Communication Studies majors. It includes an in-depth study of selected figures in rhetorical and communication 

theory from the classical, medieval, and contemporary periods. Students apply the theories 

studied, engage in rhetorical criticism, and prepare a significant, original research paper. This course, 

along with Communication 212, fulfills the Writing Intensive (WI) requirement, and along with 

Communication 104, 207, 212, and 305, fulfills the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for 

Communication Studies majors. Prerequisite: Communication 207, senior status or permission of the 

instructor. Semester course, three hours. 

COMM 444. ADVANCED FILM THEORY. A deeper look at the medium of motion pictures from 

the point of view of film theorists including semiotics; realism; expressionism; auteur theory; cinema 

as art; montage; film as narrative; literature and adaptations to the screen; documentary and propaganda 

approaches; genre conventions; psychology; sociology; mythology; and ideology. Prerequisite: 

Communication 222. Spring semester only, three hours. 

COMM 450. MEDIA AND THE HUMANE ENVIRONMENT: SEMINAR IN MEDIA ECOLOGY. 

This course provides an historical survey of how human media shape the social environment and structure 

human thought. Taught as a seminar, students read and discuss Plato, Ong, Postman, McLuhan, 

and others who have contributed to understanding of orality, literacy, image, and electronic media. 


COMM 459. ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION. Provides a critical exploration of organizational 

communication theory, research, and application. This course examines the factors involved 

in the functioning and analysis of complex organizations, particularly the direct and indirect ways in 

which communication processes and social dynamics affect organizations and employee interaction. 

Prerequisite: junior or senior status. Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours. 

COMM 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Opportunities for students with extensive background in 

communication to do intensive independent study or research on specialized topics. Prerequisite: 

Sophomore status or higher and permission of the department chair. 



Communication. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


COMM 480. INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNICATION. Students may, with consent of the department, 

earn academic credit for work done in a communication-related organization (e.g., newspaper; 

radio or television station; public relations office; business; etc.). Students must arrange for a faculty 

advisor, contact the organization where work will be done, keep a daily log of activities, and write a 

final paper summarizing the internship. Students must work 60 contact hours for each academic credit 

earned. Prerequisite: Sophomore status or higher and permission of the department internship coordinator. 


COMM 488. SEMINAR. An advanced course for junior and senior Communication Studies majors 

to concentrate on specific subject matter to be determined by the instructor. Individual research and 

extensive oral and written reports are required. Semester course, three hours. 

COMM 499. HONORS IN COMMUNICATION. The student who chooses to pursue work beyond 

the basic requirements may do extensive reading in one of the following areas: media studies; organizational 

communication; public relations; audio and video production; filmmaking; oral interpretation; 

public address; group communication; and rhetorical or communication theory. Extensive research 

paper and independent reading required. Prerequisites: Senior status and consent of the department. 

Semester course, one, two or three hours.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE 

Computer Science / 101 

Dr. W. Birmingham, Chair; Dr. Adams, Dr. C. Gribble, Dr. Jenny, Dr. D. Yeager. Part-time: 

Dr. Madison, Dr. Mueller. 

The Computer Science Department seeks to provide its students with a solid foundation 

in the field of computing in order to prepare them for employment in a demanding and 

highly competitive industry, or for advanced studies in top-ranked graduate schools. This 

foundation is built on knowledge of mathematics; programming languages; algorithms and 

data structures; and theory. Moreover, students explore advanced topics, research projects, 

and technology projects. 

The Department believes that it must transmit more than technical expertise to its students: 

whenever possible, the curriculum emphasizes the need for students to understand 

their responsibilities to society and to behave ethically, as well as to strengthen and live their 

Christian faith and witness to the professional community. 

Students who complete one of the Department’s three Bachelor of Science majors – 

Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Applied Physics/Computer – are prepared 

to use their skills in computing in application areas that are demanding and rewarding. 

Broadly educated persons with computing skills are in great demand. 

No matter what career majors pursue, they must possess the ability to locate, evaluate 

and use information. In addition they must be able to communicate their ideas and conclusions 

clearly and coherently through the written and spoken word. In the course sequence 

Computer Science 451 and 452 required for Computer Science majors and in the course 

Computer Science 341 required for Computer Information Systems majors, instruction and 

experience is provided in these skills—Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), and 

partial instruction in Information Literacy (IL). One of the significant problems in the computer 

field today is that of ethics. For this reason all computer majors are required to take 

Computer Science 305, Ethics in the Computer Profession. For both majors, the 

Information Literacy requirement is also met through taking this course. 

The Computer Science Department has formulated the following objectives and specific 

outcomes to guide us in directing and evaluating our program. 

Program Objectives 

1. To prepare students with the technical abilities required for successful employment as 

a computer scientist or participation in computer-science graduate studies, or both. 

2. To enable students through a Christian worldview to understand their ethical and 

professional obligations to society, and to encourage the growth of Christian attitudes 

and moral convictions. 

3. To encourage initiative and creative thinking and an understanding of the importance 

of life-long learning that will enable graduates to grow in their effectiveness 

throughout their professional careers. 

Program Outcomes 

1. An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the 

discipline; 

2. An ability to analyze a problem and identify and define the computing requirements 

appropriate to its solution; 

3. An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, 

component, or program to meet desired needs;


4. An ability to function effectively as a member of a team to accomplish a common goal; 

5. An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social responsibilities 

that is integrally bound to the understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 

in a Christian context; 

6. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audience, such as professional 

colleagues and the scientific community; 

7. An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, 

organizations, and society\ builds on the following liberal-arts areas important in 

giving the Christian student a background for making judgments concerning computing 

solutions: history of civilization, Biblical revelation, philosophy, literature, 

visual art, music, and modern civilization in international perspective; 

8. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, continuing professional 

development; and 

9. An ability to use current techniques, skills and tools necessary for computing practice. 

Computing Facility 

The Computer Science Lab is housed in the Technological Learning Center and is 

equipped for use by students enrolled in the Department’s courses. This lab contains stateof-the-are 

hardware and software systems that complement the TabletPC and software each 

student receives. The lab’s facilities include a variety of high-performance workstations and 

blades with high resolution-screens and high-performance graphics hardware. In addition, 

the lab houses advanced hardware and software to support development of computer games 

for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. The Microsoft Developer Network software is available 

for all department majors, and includes many software products (e.g., professional versions 

of Visual Studio and the Office Suite). A flatbed color scanner and a slide and film 

scanner are available. Software supporting an Intranet WWW server and video editing are 

available. The lab is home to a state-of-the-art amateur radio station (K3GCC), with specialized 

support for software-defined radio projects. 

The Technological Learning Center also houses public access Windows based computers 

with Microsoft Office and other applications. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science (99 hours) 

(CSCI) 

Computer Science Core Requirements (30 hours): 

Computer Science 141, 155, 220, 222, 244, 252, 314, 322, 342. 

Engineering 402. 

Advanced Core Requirements (26 hours): 

Computer Science 305, 340, 361, 422, 442, 443, 448, 450, 451, and 452. 

Computer Science Electives (12 hours): 

Choose four of the following courses: 

Computer Science 341, 410, 411, 441, 446 and 447. 

Math/Science Core Requirements: (31 hours): 

Chemistry 105. 


Mathematics 161, 162, 213, and 261. 

Physics 101 and 102.


Courses that count in the CSCI major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “COMP” prefix, MATH 213, excluding COMP 102 and COM2P 204. 


COMPUTER SCIENCE (CSCI) MAJOR 

FOUR-YEAR PLAN 

FRESHMAN YEAR Fall Spring SOPHOMORE YEAR Fall Spring 

Mathematics 161-162 4 4 Mathematics 261 4 - 

Physics 101-102 4 4 Engineering 274 - 3 

Computer Science 155 3 - Computer Science 220-222 3 3 

Computer Science 141 - 3 Mathematics 213 4 - 

Humanities 101-102 3 3 Computer Science 244 3 - 

Physical Education 101-102 (M) Chemistry 105 - 4 

or 111-112 (W) 1 1 Humanities 201-202 3 3 

15 15 Computer Science 252 - 3 

17 16 

JUNIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR 

Computer Science 305 - 2 Computer Science 422 3 - 

Computer Science 314 - 3 Computer Science 451-452 1 2 

Computer Science 322 3 - Computer Science 442 - 3 

Computer Science 340 - 3 Computer Science 443 - 3 

Computer Science 342 3 - Computer Science 448 3 - 

Computer Science 361 - 3 Computer Science Electives 3 3 

Computer Science 450 - 3 Engineering 402 - 3 

Computer Science Elective 3 - Humanities 302 3 - 

Humanities 301-302 3 3 Social Science/Gen. Elective 3 3 

Studies in Sci, Faith, Tech (SSFT) 3 - 16 17 

15 17 

Note: Students wishing to take all three game courses (Comp 441, Comp 446, and Comp 

447) must take Comp 441 in their fall, junior term. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information 

Systems (CIS) (66 hours) 

This interdisciplinary program is to prepare the student to facilitate the development of computer 

utilization, databases and information systems to satisfy the requirements and needs 

of organizational management. 

Computer Core Requirements (32 hours): 

Computer Science 102, 220, 222, 244, 252, 305, 340, 341, 342, and 450. 

One 300 or 400-level Computer course. 

Business Core Requirements (21 hours): 

Accounting 201, 202, and Engineering 402. 

Business 201, 203, 301, and 307. 

Business/Computer electives (6 hours): 

Select two courses from Business 204, 302; Computer Science 318, 451, 452; 

Entrepreneurship 309; or 400-level Computer Science elective.


Major-Related Requirements (7 hours): 

Economics 101. 

Mathematics 141. 

Courses that count in the CIS major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “ACCT,” “BUSA,” and “COMP” prefixes, excluding BUSA 205 and 




Course Requirements for Applied Physics/Computer Major 

These major requirements may be found in the Department of Physics. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Computer Science (21 hours): 

Computer Science 141, 314, 220, and 222. 

Select nine hours of Computer Science courses 200-level and above. 

Note: Students pursuing one of the six Business majors or Applied Physics as a first major 

might prefer Computer Information Systems or Applied Physics/Computer as the first major 

rather than this minor. 

COMPUTER SCIENCE (COMP) 

COMP 102. INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE. This course is designed to 

familiarize students with the use of a personal computer. The course involves no programming and 

does not assume the student has had programming experience. The course includes terminology for 

hardware, software, telecommunications, and applications. Hands on applications include Microsoft 

Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point), One Note Microsoft Publisher, and Internet Explorer. 


COMP 141. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I. This course provides the student with an understanding 

of hardware and software concepts, structured program design, and programming using C++ 

in an integrated development environment. Topics include Boolean expressions, iteration, standard 

library functions, programmer-defined functions, arrays, searching and sorting, multidimensional 

arrays, string class, vector class, pointers and dynamic memory allocation, programmer-defined classes, 

and abstract data types. This course, along with Math 161 and 488, fulfills the Information Literacy 

(IL) requirement for the Mathematics major. Semester course, three hours. 

COMP 155. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE. This course provides an introduction 

to the field of Computer Science. Topics include data representation, gates and circuits, algorithm 

design, programming languages, abstract data types, operating systems, information systems, artificial 

intelligence, networks, and the World Wide Web. The course is intended to prepare students for further 

study in the field and is also appropriate for non-major students who wish to become familiar with 

computer science. Fall semester only, three hours. 

COMP 204. THE TECHNOLOGIES OF INSTRUCTION. An introduction to educational media 

with an emphasis on applications of computer technology in education; general models for computer 

usage in education and educational institutions; and case studies of specific projects in terms of 

approach, effectiveness, and implications for the future. Emphasis will be on the application of educational 

media within the K-12 school curriculum. Prerequisite: For education majors only. 


COMP 220. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING II. This is a second course in the C++ language: a 

review of essential language concepts, structured programming, and top-down design. Object oriented 

program design principles including inheritance, abstract base classes, virtual functions, and polymorphism 

are covered. Other topics include operator overloading, templates, linked data structures, 

and exception handling. Prerequisite: Computer Science 141. Fall semester only, three hours.


COMP 222. INTRODUCTION TO DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS. An advanced 

course in programming the computer utilizing C++ including the run-time behavior of programs; the 

design and structure of programs; linear data structures; recursion; binary search trees; Heapsort; and 

Hash technique for searching. Prerequisite: Computer Science 220. Semester course, three hours. 

COMP 244. DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. An introduction to database management 

systems emphasizing the relational model. Topics include data manipulation languages (SQL, QBE); 

database design (intuitive design, normalization, and E-R design model); three-tier and multi-tier architecture; 

database security; and database integrity. Prerequisite: Computer Science 141 or knowledge 

of its content. Fall semester only, three hours. 

COMP 252. COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND ORGANIZATION. Organization, elementary 

architectural design and computer instruction sets are examined and used via programming in an 

assembly language. Students are given an introduction to the manner in which digital computers actually 

work. Prerequisite: Computer Science 141 or knowledge of its content. 

Spring semester course, three hours. 

COMP 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Computer Science. 



COMP 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Computer Science. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor 


COMP 305. ETHICS IN THE COMPUTING PROFESSION. This course is an overview of ethical 

systems and copyright and intellectual property laws, an examination of IEEE and ACM ethical 

codes, ethical problem-solving techniques and an examination of ethical cases. This course partially 

fulfills the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for Computer Science and Computer Information 

Systems majors. Spring semester only, two hours. 

COMP 314. Foundations of Computer Science. This course is an introduction to computation theory 

including the topics: finite automata, regular languages, pushdown automata, context-free languages, 

Turing machines, recursive languages and functions, and computational complexity. Prerequisite: 

Computer Science 141, Math 213. Spring semester only, three hours. 

COMP 318. HIGH-TECHNOLOGY VENTURES. The purpose of this course is three-fold: to 

introduce students to the process of technological innovation within a business; to learn to work effectively 

within a multidisciplinary team; and, to design and prototype a product working with a local 

company. Students experience what it takes to bring a product (or prototype) from concept to market. 

The class is centered on product development and writing a business plan to support the product. 

Students will spend time in lecture and laboratory and will make off-site visits to the partner company. 

The final outcome will be a prototype and a business plan. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing 

and instructor approval. Spring semester only, three hours. 

COMP 322. OBJECT ORIENTED AND ADVANCED PROGRAMMING. Topics include: programming 

techniques in Standard C++ for large-scale, complex, or high-performance software; encapsulation; 

automatic memory management; exceptions; generic programming with templates and function 

objects; standard library algorithms and containers; using single and multiple inheritance and polymorphism 

for code reuse and extensibility; basic design idioms, patterns, and notation. Prerequisite: 

Computer Science 222. Fall semester only, three hours. 

COMP 340. OPERATING SYSTEMS. A study of the basic principles of operating system design 

and implementation including types of computer systems, general architecture of several representative 

computer systems, security, run-time systems, and performance measurement and evaluation. 

Prerequisite: Computer Science 222. Spring semester only, three hours.


COMP 341. SYSTEMS ANALYSIS. An introduction to the application of the systems development 

life cycle (SDLC) as applied to a variety of practical software systems. Special emphasis is given to 

systems requirements determination and analysis of systems by means of team-based projects. This 

course fulfills the Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), and partially fulfills the Information 

Literacy (IL) requirements for the Computer Information Systems major. Prerequisite: Computer 

Science 102 or 141, and 244. Fall semester only, three hours. 

COMP 342. DATA COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING. An introduction to the concepts 

of data communications used in information networks including equipment utilization in information 

networks; techniques utilized to transmit signals (e.g., modulation, multiplexing, error detection, and 

correction); methods of message handling; network configuration; and software utilized in implementing 

networks. Prerequisite: Computer Science 141. Fall semester only, three hours. 

COMP 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An advanced course for qualified students that provides an 

opportunity for further computer programming and analysis experience on an individual basis. 

Prerequisite: Permission of the department. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 

COMP 361. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS. A comprehensive introduction to 

the field of computer graphics. Extensive programming in C++ facilitates knowledge development in 

the core areas, which include human perception, illumination and shading models, object representation 

and modeling, classical and current rendering algorithms, and the physical and mathematical foundations 

of the dominant models and methods. Efficient implementations of these techniques are developed 

from scratch in parallel with an exploration of application programming interfaces for manipulating 

dedicated graphics hardware. Prerequisites: Computer Science 222, Engineering 274, and 

Mathematics 213. Spring semester only, three hours. 


Computer Science. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


COMP 390. SELECTED TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE. An examination of areas of computer 

systems not fully covered by regular departmental offerings. Subject matter varies each semester. 

Prerequisite: Computer Science 220 and permission of the department. 

Semester course, two or three hours. 

COMP 410. SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS. This course covers signal and system concepts, continuous 

and discrete Fourier analysis, sampling and reconstruction of signals, and analog and digital communication 

systems overview. Prerequisite: Mathematics 261. Fall semester only, three hours. 

COMP 411. INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO. An introduction to digital 

communication techniques via software applications. Topics include modulation, filtering, sampling, 

handling nonlinearities, and adaptive techniques. Prerequisite: Computer 410. 


COMP 422. INTRODUCTION TO ALGORITHMS. Topics include: fundamental techniques for 

designing efficient algorithms and basic mathematical methods for analyzing their performance; paradigms 

for algorithm design; divide-and-conquer, greedy methods, graph search techniques, dynamic 

programming; design of efficient data structures, and analysis of the running time and space requirements 

of algorithms in the worst and average cases. Prerequisite: Computer Science 222 and 314. 


COMP 441. COMPUTER GAME DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT. This course covers concepts 

and methods for the design and development of computer games. Topics include: graphics and animation, 

sprites, software design, game design, user interfaces, game development environments. 

Prerequisite: Computer Science 222. Alternate years, Fall semester only, three hours. 

COMP 442. WEB PROGRAMMING TECHNOLOGIES. This course prepares students with the 

fundamentals needed to program on the Internet. It offers a survey of programming concepts that yield 

visible or audible results in Web pages and Web-based applications. The course covers effective Webpage 

design, various markup languages, several scripting languages, Web servers, and databases to provide 

all the skills and tools needed to create dynamic Web-based applications. Prerequisite: Computer 

Science 244. Alternate years, spring semester only, three hours.


COMP 443. OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES (OOPL) AND EVENT- 

DRIVEN PROGRAMMING. In this course detailed case studies of object-oriented programming 

languages such as Java, C++, Smalltalk, and C#, and of event-driven programming environments built 

around those languages are investigated. Examples are the Java Swing library, MFC library, Visual 

Studio Net, and the original Smalltalk environment. Study of component-based programming using 

Java beans and/or COM-based models is also included. Prerequisite: Computer Science 222. 


COMP 444. INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION RETRIEVAL. The technological underpinnings 

of search engines is explored in this class. Topics covered include organizing and accessing information, 

metrics of performance (relevance and precision), query methods, multimedia retrieval, and 

digital libraries. Prerequisite: Computer Science 222. Alternate years, three hours. 

COMP 445. INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. Artificial intelligence topics 

included in this class are: predicate calculus, state space search, knowledge representation, expert 

systems, reasoning in uncertain situations, and machine learning. Prerequisite: Computer Science 222. 

Alternate years, fall semester only, three hours. 

COMP 446. ADVANCED COMPUTER GAME DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT. This course 

is a continuation of Computer Science 441 and is focused on the development of 3D games and other 

advanced game programming techniques. Prerequisite: Computer Science 441. 

Alternate years, spring only, three hours. 

COMP 447. CONSOLE GAME DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT. This course is a continuation 

of Computer Science 441 and is focused on the development of console games, with emphasis on both 

hardware and software design issues. The course will explore sophisticated programming techniques 

and advanced algorithms. Prerequisites: Computer science 441, 446, and permission of instructor. 

Alternate years, fall only, three hours. 

COMP 448. COMPUTER SECURITY. A study of the basic principles of computer security, including 

the goals of secure computing; elementary cryptography; program, system, and network security. 

Practical application of these ideas is provided by an investigation of secure systems administration by 

means of team-based security projects. Various legal and ethical issues in the field are also considered. 

Prerequisites: Computer Science 305, 340, and 342. Fall semester only, three hours. 

COMP 450. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING. This course introduces software-engineering methodology, 

covering such topics as development cycles, testing, design, requirements gathering and analysis, 

and project management. Students work in teams on a semester-long project. Software Engineering is 

designed to fulfill the Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), and Information Literacy (IL) 

requirements for the Computer Information Systems major. Prerequisite: Junior standing. 


COMP 451. SENIOR PROJECT I. This course is part of the capstone design experience, and is 

based on applying software engineering to a two-semester long project. This course focuses on 

requirements gathering, early prototyping, and design. Students will write reports and make presentations. 

This course fulfills the Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), and Information 

Literacy (IL) requirements for the Computer Science major. Prerequisite: Computer Science 450. 


COMP 452. SENIOR PROJECT II. This course is a continuation of Computer 451 and is focused 

on the development of a working, tested system delivered to a customer. Students will write reports, 

make presentations, and deliver a working software system. This course fulfills the Writing Intensive 

(WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), and Information Literacy (IL) requirements for the Computer Science 

major. Prerequisite: Computer Science 451. Spring semester only, two hours. 

COMP 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An advanced course for qualified students that provides an 

opportunity for further computer programming and analysis experience on an individual basis. 

Prerequisite: Permission of the department. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 


Computer Science. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 



COMP 480. INTERNSHIP IN COMPUTER SCIENCE. Students earn academic credit for field 

experience that allows them to use their computer skills under the supervision of a cooperating entity. 

A maximum of six credit hours may be applied toward the major. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 

consent of the department chairman. Semester course, one to six hours. 

COMP 499. HONORS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE. A course for qualified junior or senior students 

who are interested in advanced systems and programming experience. Practical programming assignments 

are based on the student’s interest. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. 


DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS 

Dr. Herbener, Chair; Dr. T. Miller, Dr. Ritenour. Part-Time: Dr. Hendrickson. 

Course Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics (ECON) 

Major Requirements (36 hours): 

Economics 101, 102, 120, 301, 302, 420 and 442. 

Fifteen hours of electives in Economics. 

Major-Related Courses (19 hours - do not count toward major QPA): 

Philosophy 161 and 211. 

Business 201 and 304. 

Mathematics 141*. 

Social science elective: 

One course from: History 120, Political Science 101, Psychology 101, or Sociology 101. 

Courses that count in the ECON major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “ECON” prefix. A minimum of 2.00 MQPA is required to graduate. 

Course Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Economics 

(BECO) 

Business Core (39 hours): 

Accounting 201-202; Business 201, 203, 204, 207, 301, 303, 304, 305, and 486. 

Six additional hours in Business or Accounting**. 

Economics Core (24 hours): 

Economics 101, 102, 120, 209 and 401. 

Nine additional hours in Economics. 


Mathematics 141* 

Philosophy 161 and 201. 

* Mathematics 141 prepares students in the business applications of calculus but 


**A Business Economics degree candidate will not be permitted to take Accounting, 

Business or Entrepreneurship courses as electives beyond these 6 hours unless the College’s 

128-credit hour requirement for graduation has been satisfied. Up to three semester hours 

of internship credit will be permitted as non-business elective hours.

Economics / 109 

Students completing a major in Business Economics are eligible to pursue a second major 

or a minor, if offered, in the related Departments of Accounting, Business or 

Entrepreneurship but must complete the hours required for the second major or a minor 

beyond the 128 hours required for the Business Economics major . 

Courses that count in the BECO major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “ACCT,” “BUSA,” and “ECON” prefix, excluding BUSA 205 and 


Students who have completed a major in Economics should be able to perform and 

present economic analysis and understand and critique the economic analysis of others. To 

attain these ends, they need to develop skills in locating, evaluating, and using information 

and proficiency in writing and speaking. The Department of Economics requires 

Economics 420 as a Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI) and Information 

Literacy (IL) course to give students a forum to demonstrate their mastery of these skills. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Economics (21 hours) 

A minor in Economics consists of Economics 101, 102, 120, and twelve additional 

hours in economics. 

ECONOMICS (ECON) 

ECON 101. PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO) I. An examination of the fundamental 

principles of human action and the laws of the market economy. Focus will be on exchange, prices, 

production, costs, entrepreneurship, and government intervention. Semester course, three hours. 

ECON 102. PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO) II. An examination of the fundamental 

principles of human action and the laws of the market economy. Focus will be on money, inflation, 

credit, interest, capital, economic progress, and business cycles. Semester course, three hours. 

ECON 120. FOUNDATIONS OF ECONOMICS. An investigation of the theological, philosophical 

and epistemological foundations of economics. The nature of man and the created world, laws of 

action and interaction, and the good society will be explored. Semester course, three hours. 

ECON 202. ECONOMIC EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT. A study of economic progress 

with emphasis on the developing world. Topics include wealth, poverty, capital accumulation, and foreign 

aid. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

ECON 204. ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS. An investigation of environmental, conservation, 

and population issues. Pollution, natural resource use, demographic changes, and technology will be 

studied. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

ECON 206. COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS. An analysis of different economic systems. 

The command economy, various forms of the mixed economy, different types of interventionism, 

and the market economy will be compared and contrasted.Alternate Fall semesters, three hours. 

ECON 207. LABOR ECONOMICS. An analysis of the working of labor markets. Labor unions 

and labor legislation and regulation will be examined. Alternate Fall semesters, three hours. 

ECON 209. ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ENTERPRISE. An examination of entrepreneurship 

and its role in society. The contribution of creativity, foresight, and other attributes of entrepreneurs to 

the working of both for-profit and not-for profit enterprises will be explores. 


ECON 213. AMERICAN ECONOMIC HISTORY TO 1860. A survey of the American economy 

from colonial days to the Civil War. Economic progress and business cycles will be examined with 

emphasis on how the market economy was developed by entrepreneurs hampered by politicians. 

Alternate Fall semesters, three hours.


ECON 214. AMERICAN ECONOMIC HISTORY SINCE 1860. A survey of the American economy 

from the Civil War to the present. Economic growth and business cycles will be examined with 

emphasis on how the market economy was developed by entrepreneurs and hampered by politicians. 

Alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

ECON 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Economics. 

Sophomore standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. 


ECON 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Economics. Sophomore standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are 


ECON 301. INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS. A study of prices and production. Utility, 

costs, competition, and equilibrium will be examined. Prerequisites: Economics 101 and 102. 

Fall Semester only, three hours. 

ECON 302. INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS. A study of economic progress and business 

cycles. Keynesian, Monetarist, Austrian, and other views will be examined. Prerequisites: 

Economics 101 and 102. Spring semester only, three hours. 

ECON 303. INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS. An examination of the worldwide market economy. 

The movement of goods, people, capital, and money across political borders and political interference 

with the market will be investigated. Prerequisites: Economics 101 and 102. 


ECON 306. AUSTRIAN ECONOMICS. An examination of the lives and thoughts of Austrian 

school economists. Contributions in monetary, capital, and business cycle theory, methodology, economic 

calculation, entrepreneurship, and other areas will be highlighted. 


ECON 309. PUBLIC POLICY. An analysis of current public policy. Topics include labor and antitrust 

regulations, education and energy policies, welfare programs, and price and wage control. 


ECON 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of special topics in economics. Junior 

standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. 



Economics. Junior standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. 


ECON 390. STUDIES IN ECONOMICS. Studies in areas of economics not covered by regular 

departmental offerings. Semester course, three hours. 

ECON 401. MONEY AND BANKING. A study of money and credit. Inflation, interest rates, and 

various monetary and banking regimes will be investigated. Prerequisites: Economics 101 and 102. 


ECON 404. PUBLIC FINANCE. An examination of the types of and justifications for government 

activity. Taxation, expenditures, debt, and monetary inflation will be explored. Prerequisites: 

Economics 101 and 102. Alternate Fall semesters, three hours. 

ECON 407. HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT TO 1870. A study of the prominent figures 

in the development of economic thought and the major schools of economic thought from Aristotle 

through the British classical school. Insights into current debates about economic theory will be highlighted. 


ECON 408. HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT SINCE 1870. A study of the prominent figures 

in the development of economic thought and the major schools of economic thought from the 

beginning of the marginalist revolution to the present. Insights into current debates about economic 

theory will be highlighted. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours.

Education / 111 

ECON 420. ECONOMICS COLLOQUIUM. An immersion into the activities of scholars: writing, 

presenting, critiquing, and debating. Students will lead and participate in discussions of articles and 

books, write and present their own research, and critique the research of other students. This course 

satisfies the Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), and Information Literacy (IL) requirements 

for the Economics major. Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of department chairman. 


ECON 442. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. This course provides advanced training in statistical 

methods for economists, financial analysts, and social scientists. Students will use calculus and matrix 

algebra to develop, apply, and interpret statistical tests. Prerequisite: Business 201 and Mathematics 

141. Spring semester only, three hours. 

ECON 456. FUTURES TRADING. A study of futures markets. Topics include foreign currency 

and commodity trading and the use of futures markets by entrepreneurs, producers, importers and 

exporters and speculators. Alternate Spring semester, three hours. 

ECON 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of special topics in economics. Senior 

standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. 



Economics. Senior standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. 


ECON 480. INTERNSHIP IN ECONOMICS. Practical experience in applied economics. 

Prerequisite: Permission of department chairman. Semester course, one to six hours. 

ECON 488. SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS. An advanced course for juniors and seniors who desire 

in-depth exploration of a specific topic in economics using research, discussion, oral reports and written 

essays. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairman. 


ECON 499. HONORS IN ECONOMICS. Advanced research in economics by senior who have 

shown unusual aptitude in economics. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairman. 


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 

Dr. Nichols, Chair; Dr. Blackburn, Dr. Genareo, Associate Chair; Dr. Culbertson, 

Dr. Edwards, Dr. Jenny, Dr. Johnson, Dr. Mackey, Dr. Scheffler, Dr. Stephens. Part-Time: 

Mrs. Amodei, Mr. Anastasi, Mrs. Bodamer, Dr. Connelly, Mrs. Dreves, Mr. Foster, Mrs. C. 

Patterson, Mrs. S. Potter, Mr. Shaffer, Mr. Skibinski. Staff: Mrs. D. Mincey, Mrs. Snyder. 

The Education Department of Grove City College embraces the mission, goals, and 

objectives of the College while implementing standards established for teacher education by 

the state of Pennsylvania and as recommended by research in the field of education. The 

faculty of the Education Department supports these objectives and standards and seeks to 

provide the specialized knowledge required by the education profession. Department faculty 

and staff members dedicate themselves to assist Grove City College pre-service teachers 

gain an understanding of the craft while supplying them with ample field experiences to 

practice the art of teaching. 

Pedagogical, intellectual, and professional knowledge represent the tools of the teaching 

craft. These tools are selected so that our pre-service teachers possess the skills they 

need to plan, assess, and adapt instruction to various ethnicities, socio-economic groups, 

learning styles, and learning capabilities. We are united in our commitment to supply our


pre-service teachers with the necessary capabilities to be successful in teaching to the whole 

person when they leave our mentoring and enter their own classrooms. 

Education majors who are planning to become teachers or to pursue graduate studies 

following graduation should strive to be good writers and speakers and to know how to find, 

analyze, and use information. To that end, Education 488 is a Writing Intensive (WI) and 

Speaking Intensive (SI) course. Education 201, 202, 488 and Psychology 102 are 

Information Literacy (IL) courses designed to provide the necessary skills for Education 

majors to use electronic information technology and resources and explore scholarly 

research within the field of education. 

CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS 

Grove City College is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in the 

areas of early childhood, elementary, and secondary school education. Teachers are prepared 

for careers in public, private, and Christian education. Secondary certification fields 

include Biology, Chemistry, English (also with communications), Foreign Language 

(French and Spanish), Mathematics, Music, Physics, Social Sciences, along with the interdisciplinary 

fields of General Science - Biology, Biology/Environmental Education, 

Chemistry, and Physics. Students are expected to contact their advisors for a detailed schedule 

of courses recommended to meet requirements for a major and also the professional education 

course requirement. 

The Instructional I Certificate is issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education 

to those Grove City College graduates who have completed an approved college program, 

successfully fulfilled Pennsylvania Teacher Certification requirements (including required 

testing, Act 33, Act 34, Act 114 clearances and other state requirements), and have been recommended 

by the College for certification. 

It should be noted that graduation and certification are not synonymous terms. All students 

seeking certification must apply to the Department of Education for admission to the 

certification program. Admission, retention, and recommendation for certification are contingent 

upon the approval of the Department of Education and the faculty of the student’s 

area of certification. 

Changes in state licensure requirements may necessitate changes in course requirements 

for students, particularly for those students who extend their studies beyond the typical 

four-year sequence. Careful attention to Education Department recommendations for 

course scheduling is important for staying current with certification requirements. 

SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS, ADMISSION AND RETENTION 

All students wishing to enter the teacher education program must make formal application 

for admittance and receive acceptance in accordance with admission requirements. 

Students seeking admission as credential candidates should make formal application 

by November 1 of the sophomore year. Non-traditional (returning) students are advised 

on an individual basis (see Student Life section). 

All students will be required to have a 3.00 Career Quality Point Average (CQPA) to 

be certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This requirement reflects provisions as 

stated by Chapter 354, passed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Education in May 2000. 

In order that students may meet the above standard, the Education Department monitors 

progress. Students must maintain a minimal CQPA and MQPA as they advance through 

each academic year. These QPA requirements are detailed in the Education Department 

Handbook. Students are, therefore, advised to reference this source for further information.


POLICY GOVERNING COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION 

ONLY TEACHER CANDIDATES 

For those teacher candidates who are already certified in some area and seek certification 

at Grove City College in an additional area, the following guidelines are to be followed: 

• Candidates who have already taken courses in the area in which they seek certification 

must take at least 50% of the courses required for this certification at Grove 

City College. 

• Candidates who start with no hours in the additional area of certification may only 

transfer six hours to Grove City College without special advance permission from 

the department head in their new area of certification. 

• Candidates seeking certification must have a minimum career QPA of 3.00 and a 

minimum major QPA of 2.75 to enter the Grove City College program. 

For candidates who have no certification but have a degree from a regionally accredited 

college or university, these guidelines are to be followed: 

• Candidates who have had the required hours in their major (as shown on their status 

sheet) but require education courses for certification must take all of their education 

courses at Grove City College. (Under certain conditions up to six hours may be 

taken elsewhere with prior approval.) Candidates who have the required hours in 

their major may, however, be required to take up to fifteen additional hours in their 

subject area at the discretion of their subject area advisor. 

• Candidates who have had their hours in education (as shown on their status sheet) 

but have not had the required subject area courses must take all of their subject area 

courses at Grove City College. (Under certain conditions up to six hours may be 

taken elsewhere with prior approval.) 

• Candidates who have not had the required education and subject area courses will 

follow both of the above guidelines. 

• Candidates must have completed the teacher education core curriculum courses. 

• Candidates who have already earned an undergraduate degree must have a minimum 

career QPA of 3.00 and a minimum major QPA of 2.75 to enter the Grove City 

College program. 

• Additional requirements for certification may include passing scores on the Praxis exam. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHING IN OTHER STATES 

Students seeking certification in states other than Pennsylvania should consult the credential 

officer in the Department of Education and research licensure requirements through 

specific state department/offices/bureaus of education. 

TEACHER’S EXAMINATIONS 

Credential Candidates must successfully complete the appropriate sections of the National 

Teachers Examination for certification in Pennsylvania or other states. Test advisement, applications 

and schedules for examinations are available in the Department of Education. 

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM 

Students completing this program may be required to complete more than the standard 

128 hours required to graduate from Grove City College and may also incur additional 

tuition charges. Students applying for dual certification in Elementary Education and Early


Childhood Education may have the option to request a primary student teaching assignment 

at the early childhood level. Program requirements and other specific details are available 

in the Education Department Office. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education 

(ELES) 

Major Field Requirements (57 hours): 

Education 103, 201, 202, 203, 303, 315, 321, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 381, 382, 

383, 441, 443, and 488; Psychology 209. 


Computer Science 204; History 141*, 251, and 252. 


Science 201 and 203 and either Science 202 or 204. 

*Elementary Education and Early Childhood majors who must take 12 hours of foreign language 

for language proficiency are not required to take History 141 whether the 12 credits 

were taken at Grove City College or at another institution from which the credits were transferred. 

Area of Emphasis - select one from the following six areas (12 hours): 

Environmental Science: Science 204; Biology 231 and either Biology 320 or 421. 

French: French 201, 202, 305, and one course from French 307, 308, 309, 312, 320, 

321, or 340. (NOTE: Students who are already competent at the intermediate level 

will substitute two upper level courses for French 201 and 202.) 

German: Choose four courses from the following choices: German 201, 202, 301, 

302, 310, 316, 330, or 334. 

Science/Math: Science: 3-8 hours; Math: 4-9 hours from Mathematics 111; 141 or 

161; 231 or other approved Mathematics courses; Psychology 203 or Business 201. 

Social Studies/English: One course from Political Science 101 or 204; one course 

from Sociology 101, 103, 201, or History 357; Two courses from English 203, 204, 

205, 206, 220, 230, 242, 246, 250, 252, 260, 351, 352, 355, 371, 381, 402, Education 

330, or Communication 104. 

Spanish: Spanish 201, 202, 303, and one course from Spanish 300 or 324. 

(NOTE: Students who are already competent at the intermediate level will substitute two 

upper level courses for Spanish 201 and 202.) 

Courses that count in the ELES major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “EDUC” prefix and PSYC 209. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is 


Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education 

(EACH) 

Major Field and Major-Related Requirements: 

Same as Elementary Education requirements. 

Area of Emphasis (12 hours): 

Same as Elementary Education requirements. 

Early Childhood Education Requirements (29-30 hours): 

Education 340, 341, 343, 384, 430 and 443; Education 441 or 445; Psychology 209.


Courses that count in the EACH major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “EDUC” prefix and PSYC 209. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is 


EDUCATION (EDUC) 

EDUC 103. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY. A consideration of those aspects of psychology 

which form the basis for educational methods and their application in the school curriculum, including 

student characteristics, group and individual differences, cognitive and personality development, learning 

theory, measurement, and evaluation. This course satisfies the Information Literacy (IL) requirement 

for all education majors. Semester course, three hours. 

EDUC 201. FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION I. A survey analysis of the historical, philosophical, 

and sociological foundations of education from origin to the present day. Application of the past 

to the present and implications for the future will be highlighted. This course satisfies the Information 

Literacy (IL) requirement for Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education majors. 


EDUC 202. FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION II. Analysis of political, financial, legal, organizational, 

pedagogical, and reform issues related to American education with emphasis upon understanding 

the contributions of Western Civilization, the impact of American institutions on current conditions, 

the influence of current research, and the direction in which current reform movements are 

influencing change. This course satisfies the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for Elementary 

Education and Early Childhood Education majors Prerequisite: Education 201. 


EDUC 203. CULTURALLY RELEVANT PEDAGOGY. A study of the characteristics and educational 

needs of learners from diverse cultural backgrounds. The course is designed to equip educators 

with methods to address the educational needs of culturally diverse groups and students from limited 

English backgrounds. Prerequisites: Education 103, 201 and 202. Education majors only. 


EDUC 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Education. 



EDUC 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Education. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


EDUC 303. EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS. A study of the characteristics, causes, and psychological 

and educational needs of learners in need of special education and implications for educators. 

Prerequisites: Education 103, 201 and 202. Education majors only. Semester course, three hours. 

EDUC 305. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION. This course is 

divided into sections by specific secondary certification areas. The course is designed to prepare secondary 

credential candidates with the ability to apply basic concepts of curriculum and instruction in 

their specific discipline and to use a wide variety of strategies for planning, conducting, and evaluating 

units of instruction. The course places emphasis on the materials being used in the secondary classrooms 

and includes classroom management; instructional materials selection; reading in the content 

areas; lesson presentation and critique; and conferencing techniques. This course is limited to students 

who have been admitted to and are in good standing in the credentials program. This course is to be 

taken the semester before the actual student teaching experience, and taken concurrently with specific 

methods courses (Education 306-310). Semester course, three hours. 

EDUC 306. FIELD EXPERIENCE/METHODS OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS. A study of 

the methods, materials, organization of subject matter, and professional perspective of mathematics 

instruction in the secondary schools. Designed to complement and expand upon the skills developed 

in curriculum and instruction. Taken concurrently with Education 305. An extensive clinical field 

experience is a required part of this course. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. 

Semester course, two hours.


EDUC 307. METHODS OF TEACHING MODERN LANGUAGES. A course designed to familiarize 

students with both theoretical and practical aspects of teaching foreign languages: listening, 

speaking, reading, writing, and culture. In addition, the history of foreign language teaching in the U.S. 

and of American attitudes toward foreign languages, peoples, and cultures will be presented along with 

an in-depth study of the various methods used to teach foreign languages in the U.S. 

Fall semester of junior year, two hours. 

EDUC 308. FIELD EXPERIENCE/METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH AND COMMUNI- 

CATION. A study of the methods, materials, organization of subject matter, and professional perspective 

of English and communication instruction in the secondary schools. Designed to complement 

and expand upon the skills developed in curriculum and instruction. Taken concurrently with 

Education 305. An extensive clinical field experience is a required part of this course. 

Semester course, two hours. 

EDUC 309. FIELD EXPERIENCE/METHODS OF TEACHING SCIENCE. A study of the 

methods, materials, organization of subject matter, and professional perspective of science instruction 

in the secondary schools. Designed to complement and expand upon skills developed in curriculum 

and instruction. Taken concurrently with Education 305. An extensive clinical field experience is a 

required part of this course. Semester course, two hours. 

EDUC 310. FIELD EXPERIENCE/METHODS OF TEACHING THE SOCIAL SCIENCES. A 

study of the methods, materials, organization of subject matter, and professional perspective of social 

science instruction in the secondary schools. Designed to complement and expand upon skills developed 

in curriculum and instruction. Taken concurrently with Education 305. An extensive clinical 

field experience is a required part of this course. Semester course, two hours. 

EDUC 311. ELEMENTARY MUSIC METHODS (MUSIC EDUCATION). A study of music 

materials, methods, and applications for elementary and/or preschool instruction. 


EDUC 312. SECONDARY MUSIC METHODS (MUSIC EDUCATION). A study and comprehensive 

survey of music materials, methods, and applications for junior and senior high school music 

instruction. Spring semester only, three hours. 

EDUC 315. MUSIC METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS. A study of music materials 

and teaching methods designed to prepare the elementary and preschool teacher to engage students in 

musical learning experiences. Prerequisite: sophomore standing and completion of Education 327. 


EDUC 321. TEACHING ELEMENTARY ART. A study of materials and methods of instruction in 

art for the elementary and preschool including topics in the theory and practice of teaching art. 

Prerequisite: sophomore standing and completion of Education 327. 


EDUC 323. TEACHING PRIMARY AND ELEMENTARY LITERACY. A course designed to 

acquaint future elementary and early childhood teachers with strategies for developing emergent literacy 

in reading and the integrated language arts. Topics include methods to develop print awareness, decoding 

ability, and reading extended text The course will also explore the developmental continuum of language 

and literacy, including writing, speaking, listening, visualizing and viewing. Direct field experience 

is required in the elementary school where students will utilize assessment techniques, plan lessons, 

and use a variety of approaches and materials in instructing students. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing 

and completion of Education 103, 201, 202, and 327. Elementary Education majors only. 


EDUC 324. TEACHING ELEMENTARY SOCIAL SCIENCES. A study of resources and methods 

of teaching elementary and preschool social studies including geography. Also emphasizes the 

development of competencies associated with the use of audio-visual equipment and materials. 

Directed field experience in the elementary schools is required. It is strongly recommended that this 

course be taken after completing Education 327. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. 



EDUC 325. TEACHING ELEMENTARY SCIENCE AND HEALTH. A course of instruction in 

methods of teaching elementary and preschool science, health, and physical education. Includes development 

of competencies in the planning and use of hands-on materials and application in classroom 

instruction. Directed field experience in the elementary schools is required. It is strongly recommended 

that this course be taken after completing Science 201, 202 or 203. Prerequisite: junior standing 

and completion of Education 327. Semester course, three hours. 

EDUC 326. TEACHING UPPER ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE LITERACY. A course designed to 

acquaint elementary, early childhood, and English education majors about methods to teach literacy 

(reading and the integrated language arts) to upper elementary and middle school level students. 

Topics include methods to develop vocabulary knowledge, comprehension, expressive writing, and 

content area reading. Direct field experience in elementary or middle schools is required. 

Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; elementary and early childhood majors must have completed 

Education 103, 201, 202, 323 and 327; English majors must have completed Education 103, 201 and 

202. Restricted to elementary education, early childhood, and English with English Education certification 

majors only. Spring semester only, three hours. 

EDUC 327. TEACHING ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS. Elementary mathematics concepts 

and pedagogy will be introduced within the framework of the curriculum and evaluation standards recommended 

by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Mathematical strands to be explored 

include: geometry; measurement; number sense; whole number operations; patterns and functions; 

fraction and decimal operations; graphing; statistics; and probability. A strong emphasis will be placed 

on problem solving as a skill needed to make informed decisions about life. All concepts will be taught 

with a dependence on manipulative activities. The scope of the course goes from early childhood to 

adolescence. A structured field experience is embedded within the course. It is strongly recommended 

that this course be completed before taking additional three-credit elementary methods courses. 

Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Semester course, three hours. 

EDUC 328. CHILDREN’S LITERATURE. A survey of children’s literature for early childhood, 

intermediate, and middle grades with an extensive representation of books from classic and contemporary 

authors and illustrators. Major literary genres are studied, story-telling techniques are discussed, 

and issues in literature for children are explored. A developmental perspective to selecting 

quality books is emphasized. Open to elementary and early childhood majors only. Junior or senior 

level course. Semester course, two hours. 

EDUC 330. LITERATURE AND WRITING FOR THE SECONDARY CLASSROOM. A course 

designed to familiarize the student with both theoretical and practical aspects of teaching literature and 

writing used at the secondary level. Included will be a discussion of literature selection, treatment of 

the material, and writing assessment procedures. Traditional works will be emphasized. 


EDUC 340. EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATIONS. This course provides an introduction to the 

history, philosophy, and goals essential to educating children from birth through age eight. Classical 

and contemporary early childhood program models are examined, a framework for a developmentally 

appropriate environment is established, and the role of the early childhood practitioner is emphasized. 

Observations of classrooms are integral to the course. It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently 

with Education 384. Sophomore or junior level course. Typically offered Fall semester. 


EDUC 341. EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION. This course provides 

an overview of all curriculum components essential for operating an early childhood classroom with a 

focus on preschool and primary environments. Major curriculum approaches explored and implemented 

in early childhood settings include a traditional structured approach, a thematic approach, and 

the project approach. An awareness of learning styles, diversity, and special needs are integral to effective 

planning. The role of assessment in the curriculum sequence is included. Students are required to 

implement curriculum approaches in selected sites. Sophomore or junior level course. Prerequisites: 

Education 340 and 384. Typically offered Spring semester. Semester course, three hours.


EDUC 343. TRENDS AND ISSUES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. This course examines 

contemporary trends and issues surrounding early childhood education discussing sociological, 

psychological, political, and economic forces shaping contemporary families, children, and schooling. 

Current educational practices, curriculum, and administration of programs are integral topics included 

in this study. Junior or senior level course. Prerequisites: Education 340, 341, and 384. 


EDUC 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. A course designed to permit students to do advanced study 

or to participate in educational experiences that provide an opportunity for professional and/or educational 

self-improvement. Prerequisite: Consent of the department. 

Semester course, one, two or seven hours. 


Education. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


EDUC 371. SECONDARY FIELD EXPERIENCE (FIRST LEVEL). An internship course 

designed to permit students to engage in five full days of observational field experience in a public secondary 

school as approved by the instructor. Semester course, one hour. 

EDUC 372. SECONDARY FIELD EXPERIENCE (SECOND LEVEL). An internship course 

designed to permit secondary language majors and K-12 Music majors to engage in an observational 

and participatory field experience as approved by the instructor. Prerequisite: Education 371. 


EDUC 373. SECONDARY FIELD EXPERIENCE (THIRD LEVEL). An internship course 

designed to permit secondary language majors and K-12 Music majors to engage in pre-student teaching. 

Participatory field experience approved by the instructor. Prerequisite: Education 371. 


EDUC 381. ELEMENTARY FIELD EXPERIENCE (FIRST LEVEL). An internship course 

designed to permit students to engage in a thirty to forty-hour entry-level field experience in an elementary 

school. Field experience interns observe experienced teachers in classroom settings noting 

organizational structures, curriculum issues, and students’ development. Diverse educational settings 

are strongly encouraged. Semester course, one hour. 

EDUC 382. ELEMENTARY FIELD EXPERIENCE (SECOND LEVEL). An internship course 

designed to permit students to engage in thirty to forty hours of observational and participatory field 

experience in an elementary school. Field experience interns observe teachers in classroom settings 

and assume some level of teaching responsibility. Diverse educational settings are strongly recommended. 

This field experience should be taken concurrently with Education 323. Prerequisite: 

Education 381. Semester course, one hour. 

EDUC 383. ELEMENTARY FIELD EXPERIENCE (THIRD LEVEL). An internship course 

designed to permit students to engage in thirty to forty hours of observational and participatory field 

experience in an elementary school. Field experience interns observe teachers in classroom settings 

and assume some level of teaching responsibility. Diverse educational settings are strongly recommended. 

This field experience should be taken concurrently with Education 326. Prerequisite: 

Education 381. Semester course, one hour. 

EDUC 384. EARLY CHILDHOOD FIELD EXPERIENCE (FIRST LEVEL). This one-credit 

field experience is an internship course designed to permit beginning level early education students to 

engage in a semester-long field experience in the Early Education Center. This course is required for 

Early Childhood certification. Freshman or sophomore level course. Semester course, one hour. 

EDUC 385. EARLY CHILDHOOD FIELD EXPERIENCE (SECOND LEVEL). This one-credit 

second field experience is an internship course designed to permit students who desire to gain additional 

experience working with young children to engage in a semester-long field experience in the 

Early Education Center. Sophomore or junior level course. Prerequisite: Education 384. 

Semester course, one hour.


EDUC 386. EARLY CHILDHOOD FIELD EXPERIENCE (THIRD LEVEL). This two-credit 

third field experience is an internship course designed to permit students more in-depth experience in 

studying and teaching young children. Students may choose between Education 385 and 386 for a second 

field experience in early childhood. Sophomore or junior level course. Prerequisite: Education 

384 and 385. Semester course, two hours. 

EDUC 390. STUDIES: SPECIAL TOPICS MINI-COURSE. This course is taught by a visiting 

scholar from the field of education. The topic for each course will vary from year to year. The course 

will consist of a minimum of two two-hour lectures on the topic plus a paper of specified length related 

to the topic. Registration is limited to junior and senior education students. 


EDUC 430. EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENT TEACHING. This field-based course may be 

taken during a semester for two or three days per week in an early childhood setting or during an intersession. 

Classroom observation and teaching in a preschool, childcare, or Head Start setting under the 

supervision of Early Childhood faculty with specified seminars are required. Prerequisites: Education 

340, 341, and 384. Junior or senior level status. An additional fee is charged for this course. 

Semester course, two or three hours. 

EDUC 431. STUDENT TEACHING, SECONDARY. Secondary credential candidates (seniors) 

student teach at the junior/middle school and/or high school levels in the public secondary schools five 

days per week for one semester and attend one practicum session per week. 

Semester course, fourteen hours. 

EDUC 432. STUDENT TEACHING, SECONDARY. Secondary credential candidates (seniors) 

student teach at the junior/middle school and/or high school levels in the public secondary schools five 

days per week for one half of a semester and attend one practicum session per week. Deparmental permission 

required. One-half semester course, seven hours. 

EDUC 435. STUDENT TEACHING, ELEMENTARY MUSIC. Senior level Music Education credential 

candidates student teach in elementary public schools an equivalency of five days per week for 

seven weeks and attend one practicum session per week. Co-requisite: Education 437. 

One-half semester course, seven hours. 

EDUC 437. STUDENT TEACHING, SECONDARY MUSIC. Senior level Music Education credential 

candidates student teach at the junior/middle school and/or high school levels in the public secondary 

schools an equivalency of five days per week for seven weeks and attend one practicum session 

per week. Co-requisite: Education 435. One-half semester course, seven hours. 

EDUC 441. ELEMENTARY STUDENT TEACHING, PRIMARY GRADES. Senior level 

Elementary Education candidates student teach full time in the elementary public schools for seven 

weeks in a primary classroom (kindergarten, first, second, or third grade) and attend one practicum session 

per week. One-half semester course, seven hours. 

EDUC 443. ELEMENTARY STUDENT TEACHING, INTERMEDIATE GRADES. Senior 

level Elementary Education credential candidates student teach full time in the elementary public 

schools for seven weeks in an intermediate classroom (fourth, fifth, or sixth grade) and attend one 

practicum session per week. One-half semester course, seven hours. 

EDUC 445. EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENT TEACHING. Senior level Early Childhood credential 

candidates student teach full time for seven weeks in an early childhood classroom (child-care 

or preschool) as an alternative to Elementary Student Teaching, Primary Grades (Education 441) and 

attend one practicum session per week. One-half semester course, seven hours. 

EDUC 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. A course designed to permit students to do advanced study 

or to participate in educational experiences that provide an opportunity for professional and/or educational 

self-improvement. Prerequisite: Consent of the department. 

Semester course, one, two or seven hours. 


Education. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 



EDUC 480. INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATION. An opportunity for junior or senior level education 

majors to participate in approved experiences that provide extraordinary leadership roles in applying 

educational theory to practice, under the supervision of an on-site manager and a department faculty 

member. Products of the internship include a log, evaluation by the on-site manager, and all other 

requirements established within the faculty approved Contract of Expected Responsibilities and 

Outcomes. Prerequisites: Acceptable standing within the Education Department and permission of the 

Chair or Associate Chair of the Education Department. Semester course, one to six hours. 

EDUC 488. SEMINAR: ISSUES IN EDUCATION/COMPARATIVE EDUCATION. A capstone 

course for senior credential candidates that re-examines the major philosophical, historical, social, 

political, and psychological issues as they impact the teaching profession. Successful educational practices 

from various countries of the world will be studied as the student considers possible solutions to 

the crisis facing American education today. This course satisfies the Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking 

Intensive (SI) and Information Literacy (IL) requirement for Elementary Education and Early 

Childhood Education majors. Semester course, three hours. 

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER 

ENGINEERING 

Dr. Bright, Chair; Dr. W. Birmingham, Dr. Cavicchi, Dr. Christman, Dr. Duda, Dr. Fair, Dr. Mohr. 

Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Mission Statement, 

Objectives, and Outcomes 

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is the analysis, design, and application of 

devices and systems for conversion, processing, and transmission of electrical energy and 

information. Electrical and Computer Engineering at Grove City College now covers such 

basic topics as electric circuits, electronics, electrical machines and power distribution, and 

digital systems; as well as advanced topics in communication systems, computer systems, 

and control systems. Electrical and computer engineers practice in the field in a variety of 

professional duties including research, design and development, management, sales, field 

service, testing, manufacturing, and education. 

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Grove City College offers a 

program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree. The 

Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission 

(EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), 111 Market 

Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-4012, telephone: 410-347-7700. 

Proficiency in writing and speaking skills is essential to a productive career in any 

branch of Electrical and Computer Engineering. To that end, all majors take Electrical 

Engineering 401 (Introduction to Design), as a Writing Intensive (WI) and Speaking 

Intensive (SI) course. In addition, all graduates need to know how to obtain, evaluate, and 

use technical information related to the field of Electrical and Computer 

Engineering. Instruction and practice in these Information Literacy (IL) skills is provided 

in the combination of the following required courses: Electrical Engineering 201, 202, 204, 

251, 351, 401, 451, and 452. 

Electrical Engineering Program Educational Objectives 

1. Consistent with their God-given calling, graduates will be active in the electrical 

engineering profession or an alternative field. Many of our graduates will assume 

leadership roles as a result of having demonstrated strong technical abilities as well 

as communication and team skills.

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2. Graduates will set career goals and engage in continued professional growth through 

self-study, continuing education courses, and/or formal graduate education in order 

to reach those goals. 

3. Graduates will demonstrate ethical behavior in the workplace and will carry out their 

professional duties in a manner that is consistent with a Christian life perspective. 

ECE Program Outcomes 

To ensure fulfillment of the ECE Department objectives, graduates of the EE program 

shall demonstrate: 

a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. 

b) An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data. 

c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. 

d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. 

e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. 

f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility in a Christian context 

including recognition of the fundamental worth of individuals as creations of God, 

resulting in a consistent commitment to the safety and health of individuals, honesty, 

and impartiality in all affairs and faithfulness in serving both employers and clients. 

g) An ability to communicate effectively. This outcome includes the ability to write 

clearly and cohesively about technical subjects, communicate mathematical analyses 

in a comprehensible form, and orally communicate on technical subjects with 

people at all different levels of technical ability. 

h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in 

a global and societal context. The following liberal arts areas are considered important 

in giving the Christian student a background for making judgments concerning 

engineering solutions: history of civilization, Biblical revelation, philosophy, literature, 

visual art, music, and modern civilization in international perspective. 

i) Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning. 

j) Knowledge of contemporary issues including both social and engineering issues. 

k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for 

engineering practice. 

l) An understanding of the character qualities needed to conduct oneself honorably and 

with distinction in a professional career. Character qualities of particular interest 

include personal integrity; honesty; strong work ethic; self-driven motivation with 

an enthusiasm to tackle challenges; persistence; endurance; and versatility. 

Inherent in the ECE curriculum at Grove City College is the inculcation of design experience. 

Engineering design is the process of devising a system, component, or process to 

meet desired needs. It is a decision-making process applying basic science, mathematics, 

and engineering science to use available resources to optimally meet stated objectives. In 

the EE program, engineering design is assured via design problems and projects integrated 

throughout the ECE curriculum. 

Freshman Year – The Introduction to Engineering (ENGR 156) course introduces the 

profession of engineering and the design process. Students work in teams on a design project 

and present results in written and oral reports. 

Sophomore and Junior Years – ECE students are afforded additional opportunities to 

solve relevant design problems through homework and group design projects in various 

courses in the sophomore and junior years. Design projects that incorporate course-specific 

topics along with techniques introduced in the freshman Introduction to Engineering 

course are assigned in Digital Logic Design (ELEE 204) in the sophomore year, Electric 

Machines (ELEE 303), and Embedded Systems (ELEE 310) in the junior year, and other 

courses as appropriate. These projects are presented in written and/or oral reports.


Senior Year – The integrated design experience in ECE at Grove City College culminates 

in the senior year with the Senior Experience in Electrical Design (SEED). The SEED 

program is a capstone design experience comprised of a combination of research and proposal 

writing in Electrical Engineering Design (ELEE 401) in the fall semester of the senior 

year and hands-on implementation and documentation of that design in Experimental 

Electrical Engineering (ELEE 452) in the spring semester. The project must incorporate one 

or more advanced topics chosen from the senior-level stem sequences in Communication 

Systems, Computer Systems, or Control Systems (students choosing the CE concentration 

must include the Computer Systems Sequence). Since stem courses build on fundamentals 

presented in previous ECE courses, the SEED program assures that all ECE graduates complete 

a major design experience drawing on fundamental concepts as well as advanced ECE 

topics. While seniors are asked to present various oral and written updates throughout the 

SEED experience, the climax of SEED comes in the second semester of the senior year 

when students present oral and written reports to engineering professionals from nearby 

industries who judge the teams on various aspects of their designs. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering 

(ELEE) 

Electrical Engineering/Computer Core (28 hours) 


Electrical Engineering 201, 204, 238, 251, 252, 301, 321, 351, 401, 451, and 452. 

Engineering Core (5 hours) 

Engineering 156 and 402. 

Math/Science Core (33 hours) 



Engineering 274*. 

Physics 101 and 102. 

Math/science elective—choose one course from the following: 

Biology 101, 102; Chemistry 227, 241, 345; Mathematics 213**, 222, 331; Physics 

232, 234; Astronomy 206, 207. 

*Students who take Mathematics 213 and also Mathematics 222 and 331, are exempt from 

the Engineering 274 requirement. 

** Students cannot receive credit for both Math 211 and Math 213. 

Concentration Area (37 hours) —choose one: 

Electrical Engineering Concentration (EEEE) 

Electrical Engineering 202, 302, 303, 304, and 352 (13 hours). 

Intermediate electives** (6 hours): 

Choose two courses from Computer Science 220, 222, 342, 450, Electrical 

Engineering 306, 310, 390, Engineering 390, or choose one course from this list and 

one additional course from the math/science electives. 

Advanced electives** (18 hours): 

Eight hours from Electrical Engineering 422, 432, or 442. 

Ten hours from Electrical Engineering 390, 404, 421, 431, 441, 499, 

or Engineering 390. 

**No course can be used to satisfy both the intermediate and advanced elective requirements.


Computer Engineering Concentration (EECE) 

Electrical Engineering 306, 310, 441, 442, and Computer Science 220, 222, 340, and 450. 

Intermediate elective (3 hours): 

Choose one course from Computer Science 244, 314, 318, 322, 342, 361, 390, 422, 

446, 447; Electrical Engineering 302, 390; or Engineering 390. 

Three hours from Electrical Engineering 421 or 431. 

Four hours from Electrical Engineering 422 or 432. 

Mathematics 213 must be taken as the Math/Science elective. 

Courses that count in the ELEE major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “ELEE” prefix; ENGR 390; COMP 141, 220, 222, 340, and 450. A 

minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate. 

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (ELEE) MAJOR 

FOUR-YEAR PLAN for ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION 


Mathematics 161-162 4 4 Mathematics 261-262 4 3 

Chemistry 105 4 - Electrical Engineering 201-202 4 2 

Physics 101-102 4 4 Electrical Engineering 251-252 1 1 

Computer Science 141 - 3 Electrical Engineering 204 - 3 

Engineering 156 - 2 Electrical Engineering 238 2 - 

Humanities 101-102 3 3 Math-Science Elective* - 3 

Physical Education 1 1 Free Elective* 3 - 

16 17 Humanities 201-202 3 3 

17 15 


Electrical Engineering 301 3 - Advanced Electives 10 8 

Elec. Eng. 302 - 3 Electrical Engineering 401 3 - 

Elec. Eng. 303 3 - Engineering 402 - 3 

Elec. Eng. 304 - 4 Electrical Engineering 451-452 1 2 

Electrical Engineering 321 4 - Humanities 301-302 3 3 

Electrical Engr. 351-352 1 1 17 16 

Intermediate Electives 3 3 

Foun.Social Science/SSFT 3 3 

Engineering 274 - 3 

17 17 

*The free elective and the Math-Science elective can be taken in either semester. 

FOUR-YEAR PLAN for COMPUTER ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION 



Chemistry 105 4 - Electrical Engineering 201 4 - 

Physics 101-102 4 4 Electrical Engineering 251-252 1 1 

Computer Science 141 - 3 Computer Science 220 3 - 

Engineering 156 - 2 Electrical Engineering 204 - 3 

Humanities 101-102 3 3 Electrical Engineering 238 2 - 

Physical Education 1 1 Foundations of Social Science - 3 

16 17 Humanities 201-202 3 3 

Engineering 274 - 3 

17 16



Electrical Engineering 301 3 - Elec. Eng. 441-442 3 4 

Elec. Eng. 306 - 3 Advanced Electives 3 4 

Comp. Sci. 222 3 - Electrical Engineering 401 3 - 

Computer Science 340 - 3 Engineering 402 - 3 

Computer Science 450 - 3 Electrical Engineering 451-452 1 2 

Electrical Engineering 310 - 4 Humanities 301-302 3 3 

Electrical Engineering 321 4 - Free Elective* 3 - 

Elec. Electrical Engineering 351 1 - 16 16 

Mathematics 213 4 - 

Intermediate electives - 3 

SSFT 3 - 

18 16 



ENGINEERING CORE COURSES (ENGR) 

ENGR 156. INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING. Introduces students to the engineering profession 

and the design process. Course lectures and assignments include the design process; problem 

definition and solution; oral and written communications; group dynamics; public responsibility; current 

global engineering challenges; and engineering ethics. A group design project is required. For 

electrical engineering students, this course is taken concurrently with Computer Science 141. For 

mechanical engineering students, this course is taken concurrently with Mechanical Engineering 120. 


ENGR 274. MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING. A course for engineering and 

science majors covering selected topics in probability and statistics, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, 

and numerical methods as applied to the solution of problems in engineering and science. Students 

who receive credit for Mathematics 213, 222, and 331 may not receive credit for Engineering 274. 

Prerequisite: Mathematics 261. Semester course, three hours. 

ENGR 390. SPECIAL ENGINEERING TOPICS. Special topics in the areas of new engineering 

development based on student demand and faculty interest. Specific subject matter varies each semester 

with prerequisites and credit hours announced in advance of registration. 


ENGR 402. BUSINESS FOR TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS. Principles and methods for analyzing 

the economical feasibility of engineering projects including interest, depreciation, rate-ofreturn, 

economic life, replacement costs, and comparison of alternative designs. Key business and 

financial concepts and how they relate to engineering will also be presented. Topics to be discussed 

include basic accounting principles, an introduction to common financial statements, cash flow issues, 

an overview of commonly used business performance measures, a discussion of variable and fixed 

costs, and management of working capital. Prerequisite: Mathematics 141 or 161; junior or senior 

standing. Spring semester only, three hours. 

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (ELEE) 

ELEE 201. LINEAR CIRCUITS I. An introduction to the analysis and design of electrical circuits 

composed of linear elements. The course begins with time domain analysis of the steady state and transient 

behavior of linear circuits and progresses to sinusoidal steady state analysis using the phasor 

method. Computers are introduced as an aid to analysis and design of circuits via the use of circuit 

simulation software. Prerequisites: Physics 102 and Mathematics 162. 


ELEE 202. LINEAR CIRCUITS II. Continued study in techniques for analyzing and designing circuits 

composed of linear elements, including the Laplace Transform, convolution, and Fourier analysis 

methods. Applications of linear circuits to electric power systems and frequency selective systems 

are examined. Computers are used as an aid to analysis and design via the use of circuit simulation 

software. Prerequisites: Electrical Engineering 201. Spring semester only, two hours.


ELEE 204. DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN. An introduction to digital circuit analysis and design methods. 

Combinational circuit topics include the use of Boolean algebra, map minimization methods, and 

circuit implementation with logic gates and standard integrated circuits. Sequential circuit design is 

explored, and implementation with flip-flops and standard integrated circuits is investigated. 

Programmable logic implementation of both combinational and sequential circuits is introduced. A 

group design project is required. Spring semester only, three hours. 

ELEE 210. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING. A survey for non-electrical engineering majors covering 

the basic principles of circuit analysis, electronics, instrumentation, and electromechanical energy 

conversion, with computer applications. Prerequisites: Mathematics 162, Physics 102, and 

Mechanical Engineering 120 or Computer Science 141. Spring semester only, three hours. 

ELEE 238. NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS. An introduction to MATLAB computer 

programming with an emphasis on numerical methods common to electrical engineering applications. 

Prerequisite: Computer Science 141. Corequisite: Electrical Engineering 201. 


ELEE 251. LINEAR CIRCUITS LABORATORY. A laboratory course intended to acquaint the student 

with basic techniques of instrumentation, measurement, design, and troubleshooting for linear 

analog circuits. Laboratory investigation of basic Electrical Engineering concepts is integrated with 

design and implementation of practical circuits to meet specifications. Corequisite: Electrical 

Engineering 201. Fall semester only, one hour. 

ELEE 252. DIGITAL CIRCUITS LABORATORY. A laboratory course intended to acquaint the 

student with hardware and software tools used for the design and implementation of digital circuits. A 

variety of digital design techniques are investigated, including gate-level circuits, programmable FPGA 

devices, and hardware definition languages (VHDL). CAD software, a hardware target system, and 

lab equipment are used to design, simulate, program, and verify the operation of digital circuits. 

Computers are used to design and simulate circuits and to program digital devices to implement those 

designs. Corequisite: Electrical Engineering 204. Spring semester only, one hour. 

ELEE 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Electrical 

Engineering. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


ELEE 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Electrical Engineering. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty 

sponsor are required. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 

ELEE 301. ELECTRONICS I. A study of semiconductor device characteristics, diodes, bipolar 

junction transistors (BJTs), field-effect transistors (FETs), BJT and FET amplifier circuits, bias stability, 

and DC power supplies. Prerequisites: Electrical Engineering 202 and Mathematics 262. 


ELEE 302. ELECTRONICS II. A study of the frequency response characteristics of transistor 

amplifiers, integrated-circuit operational amplifiers, fundamentals of feedback and stability, oscillators, 

active filters, quasi-linear circuits, pulsed waveforms and timing circuits. Prerequisites: Electrical 

Engineering 301. Spring semester only, three hours. 

ELEE 303. ELECTRICAL MACHINES. Theories of transformers, DC machines, induction motors, 

synchronous motors and generators, stepping motors, and single-phase motors are developed and 

applications are explored. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 202. Fall semester only, three hours. 

ELEE 304. ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY. Fundamentals of electromagnetic theory, including 

static electric fields; dielectrics; energy and forces in the electric field; magnetic fields in free space 

and in magnetic materials; time-varying fields; and Maxwell’s equations with applications. Computer 

techniques are used to solve a problem involving Laplace’s Equation. Prerequisites: Electrical 

Engineering 202; Mathematics 262. Spring semester only, four hours. 

ELEE 306. DIGITAL ELECTRONICS. A study of semiconductor devices and their use in digital 

integrated circuits. Characteristics of semiconductor devices will be explored followed by an investigation 

of their application to the design of digital logic circuits and systems. Prerequisite: Electrical 

Engineering 204 and 301. Spring semester only, three hours.


ELEE 310. EMBEDDED SYSTEMS. An introduction to the skills required to design and program 

systems that incorporate embedded microprocessors or microcontrollers. Topics include microprocessor 

circuitry and architecture, programming using assembly and higher-level languages, and interfacing 

the microprocessor with external devices. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: 

Electrical Engineering 201 or 210, and Electrical Engineering 204. Spring semester only, four hours. 

ELEE 321. SIGNAL ANALYSIS. The mathematical representation of continuous and discrete systems 

including Fourier Series and transforms; Laplace transforms; z-transforms; continuous and discrete 

convolution; and digital computer techniques such as FFT’s and digital filtering. Prerequisite: 

Electrical Engineering 201; Mathematics 262. Fall semester only, four hours. 

ELEE 333. SYSTEM SOFTWARE. A study of the basic principles of operating system design and 

implementation, focused on the Linux environment and an overview of compiler and database management 

system principles. Operating system features include memory management, process management, 

file management, basic Linux commands and shell scripts. Compiler features include basic 

processing flow and optimization techniques. Database features include relational design and table 

manipulation. Prerequisite: Computer Science 220. Corequisite: Computer Science 222. 


ELEE 351. INTERMEDIATE LABORATORY I. A hands-on experience in the use of electronic 

devices including discrete active and passive components and sub-assemblies; test equipment; and 

instrumentation. Assignments are oriented toward the analysis and design of analog electronic circuits 

and systems. Computer software is used for circuit simulation and analysis. Familiarization with the 

technical resources available in the library is also provided. Corequisite: Electrical Engineering 301. 


ELEE 352. INTERMEDIATE LABORATORY II. A hands-on experience in the use of electronic 

and electrical devices including transformers, motors, and generators as well as discrete active and passive 

components, test equipment, and instrumentation. Assignments are oriented toward the analysis 

and design of analog electronic circuits, networks, and electrical machines. Computer software is used 

for circuit simulation and analysis. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 301 and 351. Corequisites: 

Electrical Engineering 302 and 303. Spring semester only, one hour. 

ELEE 353. INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL LABORATORY. A hands-on experience in the use of 

electronic devices including discrete active and passive components, integrated circuits, test equipment, 

and instrumentation. Assignments are oriented toward the analysis and design of digital electronic 

circuits and networks. Computer software is used for circuit simulation and analysis. 

Prerequisites: Electrical Engineering 204, 301, and 351. Corequisite: Electrical Engineering 306. 



Engineering. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


ELEE 370. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Electrical Engineering. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor 


ELEE 390. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING. Special topics, based on student 

demand and faculty interest, in the areas of new electrical engineering development. Specific subject 

matter varies each semester. Prerequisites and credit hours announced in advance of registration. 


ELEE 401. ELECTRICAL/COMPUTER ENGINEERING DESIGN. A study of the principles 

and methods of designing electrical/computer engineering systems in today’s society. The early stages 

of the design process are emphasized, including identifying needs, requirements specification, planning 

and evaluating design alternatives. Engineering ethics, including intellectual property, are a significant 

focus. The senior design project is initiated, defined and documented. Extensive technical 

writing and oral presentation skills are employed. Electrical Engineering 401 is designed to fulfill the 

requirements for both a Writing Intensive (WI) and a Speaking Intensive (SI) course in the Electrical 

Computer Engineering curriculum. Prerequisite: Senior standing in electrical engineering (either electrical 

or computer concentration). Fall semester only, three hours.


ELEE 404. ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY TRANSMISSION. The analysis of the transmission 

of electromagnetic energy including radiation in free space and in various media, guided waves in 

transmission lines, and antennas. Each student completes an antenna design project as part of this 

course. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 304. Fall semester only, four hours. 

ELEE 421. CONTROL THEORY. A study of the analysis and design of feedback control systems. 

Topics include: modeling of dynamic systems, linearization, transducers, parameterization of step 

responses, reduction of multiple subsystems, steady-state error, brief overview of root locus, Bode 

analysis/stability margins, Bode compensator design, programmable logic controllers (including 

RSLogix500; RSView32 software and SLC-500 hardware and projects controlling actual hardware), 

state-space representation, solution of state equations, review of z-transform, and sampling. Extensive 

Matlab/Simulink simulations. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 321. 


ELEE 422. DESIGN OF CONTROL SYSTEMS. Analysis and design of primarily digital control 

systems. Topics include: relation of z-transform to Laplace transform under sampling; more PLC projects; 

sampled-data closed-loop systems/effects of sampling; system reduction using Mason’s gain rule; 

discrete-time state equations/their solution; digital filter realizations in software and ICs; steady-state 

error for sampled-data control systems; frequency domain techniques for digital control system compensator 

design; state/output feedback/observer theory for digital control systems; optimal control (theory 

behind and examples of linear quadratic regulators including incorporation of nonzero setpoint); 

and fuzzy logic controllers. Extensive Matlab/Simulink simulations. Prerequisites: Electrical 

Engineering 401 and 421. Spring semester only, four hours. 

ELEE 431. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS I. Fundamentals of digital communication systems 

including signals/systems review; correlations/PSD; channel capacity; EbN0; baseband systems 

(PCM/companding, DPCM, source coding, scrambling, intersymbol interference/RRC, bit synchronization, 

and TDM); brief introductions to xDSL, N/B-ISDN, ATM, Ethernet, SONET; antennas and 

propagation/signal degradation; frequency allocations; link budget analysis; complex envelope; PSD 

of bandpass signals; circuits for communication systems (filters, amplifier types, oscillators, nonlinear 

analysis/THD, mixers, and phase-locked loops/frequency synthesizers); superheterodyne systems; digital 

television; and binary bandpass signaling. Extensive Matlab/Simulink simulations. Optional 

accompanying digital communication labs distinct from Electrical Engineering 451. Prerequisites: 

Electrical Engineering 321; Mathematics 262. Fall semester only, three hours. 

ELEE 432. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS II. Binary bandpass signaling continued (ASK, 

BPSK, DPSK, BFSK, QPSK, p/4 DQPSK, MPSK, QAM, and MSK/GMSK); vector-space signal representation; 

orthogonal signaling; probability/random process review; bandpass random processes; 

noise temperature/figure; PSD of digital stochastic signals; matched filters; probability of error for digital 

communication systems; block FEC coding (through BCH/Reed-Solomon codes and Berlekamp 

decoding algorithm); and introduction to spread spectrum/cellular systems. Extensive 

Matlab/Simulink simulations. Optional accompanying digital communication labs distinct from 

Electrical Engineering 451. Prerequisites: Electrical Engineering 401 and 431. 


ELEE 441. COMPUTER I. An advanced study of Central Processing Unit (CPU) organization and 

architecture. The Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) and Instruction Level Parallelism (ILP) are emphasized. 

The organization and importance of the memory hierarchy, particularly cache memory, are introduced. 

Modern CPU architectures, such as the Intel IA-32 architecture, are used as practical examples 

of theoretical concepts. A design project is required. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 310. 


ELEE 442. COMPUTER II. An advanced study of multiprocessor architectures. Different 

approaches to memory, interconnection network and CPU design are explored. The nature and limitations 

of massively parallel applications are explored. Design of large-scale storage systems is introduced. 

Selected topics in leading-edge computer system design are explored, such as quantum computing 

or wireless sensor networks. Students are required to research selected topics in the academic 

literature. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 441. Spring semester only, four hours.


ELEE 451. EXPERIMENTAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING I. Advanced senior-level laboratories 

involving the investigation of application areas of electrical and computer engineering, as well as 

the initial work period on the senior design projects. For the first two five-week segments, students form 

small groups and select prescribed laboratory sequences in the following areas: microprocessors, signal 

processing, digital control systems, digital communication systems (both baseband and bandpass), 

microwave measurements, and analog communication processing systems. The last five-week period 

involves implementation of experimental procedures proposed in Electrical Engineering 401 that 

address the quantitative study, design, implementation, and teamwork aspects of the senior design projects. 

Prerequisite: Senior standing in electrical engineering (either electrical or computer concentration). 


ELEE 452. ELECTRICAL/COMPUTER DESIGN LAB II. This senior-level laboratory involves 

continuation of work on the senior design projects. Components of the course include completion of 

quantitative study, design, implementation, and teamwork aspects of the senior design projects, attention 

to task scheduling, budget, detailed technical report writing, development of team website, and 

public oral presentation of the project. Prerequisites: Electrical Engineering 451; Senior standing. 



Engineering. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


ELEE 470. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in Electrical 

Engineering. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


ELEE 499. HONORS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING. Seniors who have shown special aptitude 

in electrical engineering may, with consent of the department, undertake special research problems. 

Not to exceed three hours each semester. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH 

Dr. J. Dixon, Chair; Dr. J. Brown, Mrs. Craig, Dr. D. Dixon, Dr. Harvey, Dr. Messer, 

Dr. E. Potter. Part-time: Mrs. K. Anderson, Dr. Barbour. 

Course Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English (36 hours) (ENGL) 

English Core Requirements (21 hours): 

English 201-202, 203-204. 

One Shakespeare course: either English 351 or 352. 

One writing course: either English 371 or 381. 

One theory course from either English 402 or 450. 

Genre literature course (3 hours): 

Choose one from English 222, 230, 242, 243, 245, 246, 250, 252, 261, or 262. 

English 290 may also count with department approval. 

Period courses (12 hours): 

Choose four from English 205, 206, 242, 243, 245, 246, 302, 304, 306, 308, 312, 

314, 318, 324, 325, 327, 351, or 352. English 290 or 390 studies courses may also 

count with department approval. 

Courses that count in the ENGL major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “ENGL” prefix. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate.

English / 129 

Course Requirements for English Major leading to (7-12) teaching certification in 

English (ESED) 

Core Requirements (33 hours): 

English 201-202, 203-204, 205 or 206, and 402. 

Shakespeare course: either English 351 or 352. 

English 371 or 381. 

One period course: choose from English 205, 206, 242, 243, 245, 246, 302, 304, 306, 

308, 312, 314, 318, 324, 325, 327, 351, or 352. English 290 or 390 studies courses 

may also count with department approval. 

One Genre course: choose from English 222, 230, 242, 243, 246, 250*, 252, 261, or 

262. English 290 may also count with department approval. 

English Electives (3 hours): 

Choose one course from courses with ENGL prefix. 

Education Core (50 hours): 

Education 103, 201, 202, 203, 303, 305, 308, 326, 330, 361, 371, 431, and 488. 

Communication 104. 


Course Requirements for English Major leading to (7-12) teaching certification in 

English and Communication (ECED) 

All courses required for above English Major leading to (7-12) teaching certification in 

English, plus the following: 

Communication Core (6 hours): 

Six (6) credits from any one of the following three areas: 

Speech: Communication 109 (3 hours), 207, 303; Theatre 251, or 255. 

Media: Communication 222, 235, 350, or 378. 

Theatre*: Theatre 251, 259 (one credit course must be taken three times), 261, 262, 

320; or English 252. 

*Students who elect the “Theatre” option must take English 250 to fulfill the Genre requirement. 

Advanced Placement credits in English do not count toward English major requirements. 

They do, however, count as elective credits toward graduation. 

Students are expected to contact their advisor for a detailed schedule of courses recommended 


The Department of English sets high standards for its students in the development of 

composition and research skills necessary for writing clear, well-supported research papers 

in MLA format for each literature course in the program. To this end, all freshman English 

majors take English 201: English Literature Survey I as the foundational Writing Intensive 

(WI) and Information Literacy (IL) course in the major. Oral communication skills are essential 

to success in graduate school as well as in careers related to English, and English 351 or 

352: Shakespeare serves as the required Speaking Intensive (SI) course in the department. 

SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES 

The Department of English offers students significant co-curricular activities, including: 

• A highly acclaimed theatre program, including two main stage productions and 

numerous student productions during the academic year.


• Lamda Iota Tau (LIT), the literary honor society on campus, sponsors special speakers 

and poetry readings. 

• Tau Alpha Pi (TAP), the theatre honorary, sponsors a One-Act Play Festival each 

semester. 

• Involvement with the campus newspaper, radio station, literary magazine, yearbook, 

or College’s public relations offices. 

• Internships, whereby students earn academic credit for work done in conjunction 

with a professional organization related to English. See the course description for 

English 480. 

Course Requirements for a minor in English (18 hours) 

A minor in English will consist of any six three-credit courses in literature, excluding English 

102, 355, 371, 381 and 401. Advanced Placement credits will not count toward the 18 hours. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Theatre (24 hours) 

This minor is open to all students with a love for theatre and an interest in supplementing 

their academic major with a program that will develop appreciation of dramatic literature 

and skills in the various arts and crafts of the theatre. Twenty-four hours are 

required, including: 

Theatre Core (12 hours): 

English 250, Theatre 251, and 261. 

Theatre 259—this one-credit course must be taken at least three times. 

Elective options (12 hours) Choose twelve hours from the following: 

English 252, 302, 351, or 352; Theatre 255, 262, 320, or 351. 

English or Theatre 260, 290, 360, 390, 460 or 480 courses may also count as elective 

options but must be pre-approved by the department chair and must relate directly to 

theatre studies. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Interdisciplinary Classics 

Consult the Department of Religion for the 21-hour requirements. 

ENGLISH (ENGL) 

ENGL 102. EFFECTIVE WRITING. A basic college level review course for students referred by 

instructors and/or advisors, and for non-English majors seeking to polish their writing skills. Major 

emphasis is on grammar review and polishing skills of effective expository writing. Provision is made 

for individual conferences. Semester course, three hours. 

ENGL 201. ENGLISH LITERATURE SURVEY I. The first semester of the two-semester survey 

of English literature focuses on the major authors and representative works of each period from the 

early Middle Ages (Beowulf) to the 18 th century. This course also fulfills the Writing Intensive (WI) 

and Information Literacy (IL) requirements for the English major. As such, it is the foundational 

course for the English major and should be taken in the first semester of the program. 


ENGL 202. ENGLISH LITERATURE SURVEY II. The second semester of the two-semester survey 

of English literature focuses on the major authors and representative works of each period from 

the late 18 th century to the modern era. Prerequisite: English 201. Spring semester only, three hours.

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ENGL 203. AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY I. The first semester of the two-semester survey 

of American literature focuses on representative works from the time of the discovery of America 

to the Civil War. Attention is concentrated on major writers and their works in each period with some 

consideration given to all genres except drama. English majors are strongly encouraged to take 203 

before 204. Fall semester only, three hours. 

ENGL 204. AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY II. The second semester of the two-semester 

survey of American literature focuses on representative works from post-Civil War to the late 20th century. 

Attention is concentrated on major writers and their works in each period with some consideration 

given to all genres except drama. Non-English majors may enroll in 204 without having taken 

203, but English majors are strongly encouraged to take 203 before 204. 


ENGL 205. WORLD LITERATURE SURVEY: ASIA. A survey of representative authors and 

works of Asia, with a special focus on the literature of China, India, and Japan. The 205-206 survey 

is designed to include works of cultures and regions not covered by the English and American literature 

surveys or the classical and European literature in the required Humanities 202: Civilization & 

Literature. Students may take either or both courses, in either sequence. 


ENGL 206. WORLD LITERATURE SURVEY: AFRICA AND LATIN AMERICA. A survey of 

representative authors and literary works of Africa and Latin America, including the Caribbean. The 

205-206 survey is designed to include works of cultures and regions not covered by the English and 

American literature surveys or the classical and European literature in the required Humanities 202: 

Civilization & Literature. Students may take either or both courses, in either sequence. 


ENGL 222. FANTASY LITERATURE. This course is designed to introduce students to the major 

features that characterize fantasy as a literary genre. Students will read 16-18 fantasy novels, including 

authors such as C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Madeleine L’Engle, Ursula LeGuin, and J. K. 

Rowling. Class time will be spent analyzing these novels and critiquing them as works of literature. 

Offered alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

ENGL 230. SHORT STORY. A study of the short story as a literary form, from the beginnings of 

the form to the present. Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours. 

ENGL 242. 19th CENTURY ENGLISH NOVEL. A study of major works by authors from the great 

age of the English novel, including Austen, the Brontes, Dickens, Eliot, Hardy, Conrad, and Wilde. 

Prerequisite for English majors: English 202. (None for non-English majors.) 

Offered alternate Fall semesters, three hours. 

ENGL 243. 20th CENTURY ENGLISH NOVEL. A study of the themes and technical developments 

which emerge in the novels of such authors as Woolf, Forster, Joyce, Waugh, Greene, and selected 

contemporary authors. Offered alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

ENGL 245. 19th CENTURY AMERICAN NOVEL. This course explores the romances of 

Hawthorne and Melville; the realism of Mark Twain, Henry James, and Chopin; and the naturalism of 

Dreiser, along with works by other key writers. Prerequisite for English majors: English 203 and 204. 

(None for non-English majors.) Offered alternate Fall semesters, three hours. 

ENGL 246. 20th CENTURY AMERICAN NOVEL. This course gives students experience with the 

long fiction of such writers as Cather, Hemingway, Faulkner, Fitzgerald, Ellison, Morrison, Percy, and 

others. Prerequisite for English majors: English 204. (None for non-English majors.) 


ENGL 250. WORLD DRAMA. An introduction to the great playwrights and representative plays of 

world drama from the Greeks to the present. Students study elements of plot, characterization, and idea 

in each of the plays studied. The course also focuses on the theatrical and historical context of each 

play and playwright. Fall semester only, three hours.


ENGL 252. MODERN DRAMA. A study of major plays and playwrights of the late nineteenth and 

twentieth centuries, including Ibsen, Chekhov, Shaw, O’Neill, Beckett, Stoppard, and recent American 

and British playwrights. Offered alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

ENGL 254. THEATRE AND THEOLOGY. A study of current Broadway and off-Broadway theatre 

productions in New York City. Students see five productions, normally in the first or second week of 

January and meet every morning to discuss the theological and theatrical implications of these productions. 

Students must write a ten-page paper in response to these issues. This course may be repeated. 

Intersession course, one hour. 

ENGL 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in English. 



ENGL 261. POETRY. This course explores a wide range of traditional and contemporary poetry; 

gives insight into ways poets use imagery, rhyme, meter, persona, and sound qualities to create meaning 

in poetry; provides experience with prosody, and offers in-depth experience with the work of 

selected poets. Fall semester only, three hours. 

ENGL 262. MODERN POETRY. This course provides a more intensive examination of the poets 

and poetry of the 20 th century. Students will examine the most significant movements in poetry of this 

period, including Modernism in the first half of the century and post-modern experiments of recent 

decades. Offered alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

ENGL 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

English. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


ENGL 290. STUDIES IN LITERATURE. Subject matter varies each semester, to allow an in-depth 

study of authors and works of literature not covered in as much detail in other courses. 


ENGL 302. CLASSICAL LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION. A study of the major works of 

ancient Greek and Roman literature with particular emphasis on the epic and tragedy and on the influence 

of classical literature on later Western literature. 

Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours. 

ENGL 304. CHAUCER AND THE MIDDLE AGES. An introduction to the literature and art of 

the Middle Ages, from Beowulf, through Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and The Canterbury Tales, 

to the religious drama of the later Middle Ages. Prerequisite: English 201. 


ENGL 306. ENGLISH RENAISSANCE: SPENSER TO MILTON. A survey of major English 

writers of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries from Spenser, Donne, and Jonson to John Milton. 

Prerequisite for English majors: English 201. (None for non-English majors.) 


ENGL 308. RESTORATION AND 18th CENTURY LITERATURE. An introduction to the works 

of principle authors from 1660 to 1750 such as Dryden, Pope, Swift, and Johnson. The simultaneous 

codification of rules and outbreak of the Romantic temper will be traced. Prerequisite: English 201. 


ENGL 312. ROMANTIC LITERATURE. An intensive examination of the poetry of the six major 

English Romantic poets of the early nineteenth century: Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, 

Shelley, and Keats. Students also read major critical prose by and about these poets. Prerequisite for 

English majors: English 202. (None for non-English majors.) 


ENGL 314. VICTORIAN LITERATURE. A study of the major British writers of the period from 

1837 to 1900, focusing particularly on Tennyson, Robert Browning, Christina Rossetti, Gerard Manley 

Hopkins, and Oscar Wilde. Prerequisite: English 202. 

Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours.

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ENGL 318. AMERICAN RENAISSANCE. An opportunity for students to explore an unusually 

productive phase in the history of ideas in America through literature of outstanding quality including 

works of Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville, and Whitman. The dynamics of interaction among 

members of that group will be studied. Prerequisite for English majors: English 203. (None for non- 

English majors.) Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours. 

ENGL 324. EUROPEAN LITERATURE. A study of European fiction in translation, with major 

emphasis on the novel, highlighting the work of writers such as Flaubert, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and 

Mann. Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours. 

ENGL 325. CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE. A study of American, European and world literature 

of the last three decades, with particular emphasis on Nobel and other award-winning authors. 


ENGL 327. MODERN CHRISTIAN WRITERS. This course acquaints students with a wide variety 

of writers from the mid nineteenth century to the end of the twentieth century whose works express 

Christianity in significant ways. It examines the question of how a Christian world view impacts the 

way a writer functions as an artist. Operating on the premise that there is a place for many kinds of 

literary genius in the kingdom of God, this course challenges students intellectually and spiritually. 

Offered alternate Fall semesters, three hours. 

ENGL 351. SHAKESPEARE I. One of two courses which together examine 20 of the 37 plays of 

William Shakespeare. Each semester begins with a study of the sonnets and then focuses on ten of the 

major plays, selected from the comedies, histories, tragedies and romances. Class discussion is supplemented 

with a required lab session for the viewing and discussion of performances of the plays 

under study. Either Shakespeare course will satisfy the Speaking Intensive (SI) requirements for the 

English major. Plays for the fall semester usually include: Richard III, Taming of the Shrew, Merchant 

of Venice, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing, Henry V, Julius 

Caesar, Othello, and The Winter’s Tale. Students may take either or both courses, in either sequence. 


ENGL 352. SHAKESPEARE II. One of two courses which together examine 20 of the 37 plays of 

William Shakespeare. Each semester begins with a study of the sonnets and then focuses on ten of the 

major plays, selected from the comedies, histories, tragedies and romances. Class discussion is supplemented 

with a required lab session for the viewing and discussion of performances of the plays 

under study. Either Shakespeare course will satisfy the Speaking Intensive (SI) requirements for the 

English major. Plays for the spring semester usually include: As You Like It, Twelfth Night, Richard 

II, 1 Henry IV, Measure for Measure, Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, Cymbeline, The Tempest. Students 

may take either or both courses, in either sequence. Spring semester only, three hours. 

ENGL 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for students with extensive background in literature 

to do intensive independent study or research on specialized topics. Prerequisite: junior English 

major and permission of the instructor. Application deadline: end of the semester preceding the proposed 

study. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 


English. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


ENGL 371. CREATIVE WRITING. An exploration of the elements and techniques of writing short 

fiction and poetry. Informal lectures and discussions focus on student writing. 


ENGL 381. CREATIVE NON-FICTION. An exploration of the elements and techniques of writing 

creative nonfiction, including such forms as personal essays, memoirs, travel writing, biography, 

literary journalism, book reviews, and lyric essays. Informal lectures and discussions focus on student 

writing. Semester course, three hours. 

ENGL 390. STUDIES IN LITERATURE. Subject matter varies each semester, to allow an in-depth 

study of authors and works of literature not covered in as much detail in other courses. 



ENGL 402. GRAMMAR AND HISTORY OF ENGLISH. Required of English majors seeking secondary 

certification in English, this course offers an introduction to the history of the English language, 

a review of traditional grammar, and presentation of a working knowledge of modern grammar. 


ENGL 450. LITERARY CRITICISM AND THEORY. A detailed examination of the major literary 

critics and theorists of Western civilization. Part one is devoted to key figures of the Classical tradition; 

Part two uses basic tenets of that tradition to critique the “new wave” of 20 th and 21 st century critical theory. 

The class employs a seminar format; students lead discussion on a rotating basis and are expected 

to contribute significantly to every discussion. Essential for all students considering graduate study in 

English. Prerequisite: English 201, 202, 203, and 204, and junior or senior English major. 


ENGL 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for students with extensive background in literature 

to do intensive independent study or research on specialized topics. Prerequisite: senior 

English major and permission of the instructor. Application deadline: end of the semester preceding 

the proposed study. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 


English. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


ENGL 480. INTERNSHIP IN ENGLISH. Students majoring in English may, with prior consent of 

the department, earn academic credit for work done (normally off campus) under the direct supervision 

of a professional in an English-related field. This includes but is not limited to such fields as publishing, 

library science, journalism, technical writing, and script writing. Students must keep a daily 

log of activities and submit an academic paper summarizing the experience. A maximum of six credits 

of internship may apply toward graduation. Semester course, one to six hours. 

ENGL 488. HONORS SEMINAR. Junior and senior English majors who have demonstrated a special 

aptitude for literary theory and criticism may, with the consent of the department chair, participate 

in this advanced seminar experience. Each student will undertake an advanced independent study project, 

keep a research journal, report weekly on research progress, present a finished 35-50-page paper 

to the English faculty, and provide a public presentation and defense of the research project. 

Prerequisite: English 450. Spring semester only, three hours. 

ENGL 499. HONORS IN ENGLISH. Seniors who have shown special aptitude in literature may, 

with consent of the department, undertake this course on an individual basis. The format is similar to 

that of the independent study, but students must also submit their papers to the entire English faculty 

and provide an oral presentation and defense of their research. 


THEATRE (THEA) 

THEA 251. ACTING. Practice in preparing a dramatic role for performance. Exercises will focus 

on freeing the actor’s voice and body for maximum expressiveness. Students will prepare and perform 

monologues, short scenes, and a single extended scene. 


THEA 255. ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE. Study and practice of the techniques 

of reading literature aloud to enhance audience appreciation and enjoyment. Oral readings are given 

in the areas of fiction, poetry and drama. Each student also prepares and performs a final ten-minute 

recital. Fall semester only, three hours. 

THEA 259. THEATRE PRACTICUM. Students may receive one credit for a minimum of 40 hours 

of supervised technical theatre work directly related to a main-stage theatre production. Students must 

keep an ongoing record of the dates and times of their work, and the student’s supervisor must sign 

each entry. These records are due by Study Day of the semester enrolled. This course is repeatable, 

but no more than three hours may count toward the Theatre minor. It will count as a general elective 

if taken more than three times. Semester course, one hour.

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THEA 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for students with extensive background in 

Theatre to do intensive independent study or research on specialized topics. Prerequisite: sophomore 

standing, Theatre minor and permission of the instructor. Application deadline: end of the semester 

preceding the proposed study. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 

THEA 261. STAGECRAFT. This course covers the technical work of set-design, lighting, sound 

design, and stage rigging as well as administrative/budgetary management of technical theater. A practical 

course taught both in the classroom and in hands-on settings. Students will be required to assist 

in various productions and live performances throughout the semester. 


THEA 262. DESIGN FOR THE THEATRE. Provides practical experience for the student in the 

various aspects of set design and lighting design for the theatre. Students will study principles of play 

analysis for design and will engage in the following design activities and projects: For set design - 

thumbnail sketches, ground plans, section views, color renderings, and front and rear construction elevations; 

For lighting design - light plots, instrument schedules, channel and dimmer hookups, and color 

schedules. Semester course, three hours. 

THEA 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Theatre. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


THEA 290/390. STUDIES IN THEATRE. Subject matter varies each semester, to allow an in-depth 

study of aspects of theatre not covered in as much detail in other courses. 


THEA 320. STAGE DIRECTION. Theories and techniques of directing plays for the stage. 

Principles of play analysis, blocking, characterization, and rhythm are studied. The student will direct 

laboratory scenes, prepare production scripts, do script analyzes, and produce an extended scene. 

Prerequisite: Theatre 251. Fall semester only, three hours. 

THEA 351. ADVANCED ACTING. Study and practice of advanced techniques of acting. Students 

will also focus on vocal production, movement, and elements of style related to the performance of 

plays from various periods of theatre history. Prerequisite: Theatre 251. 



Theatre to do intensive independent study or research on specialized topics. Prerequisite: junior standing, 

Theatre minor and permission of the instructor. Application deadline: end of the semester preceding 



Theatre. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 



Theatre to do intensive independent study or research on specialized topics. Prerequisite: senior standing, 

Theatre minor and permission of the instructor. Application deadline: end of the semester preceding 



Theatre. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


THEA 480. INTERNSHIP IN THEATRE. Students pursuing a minor in Theatre may, with prior 

consent of the Department, earn academic credit for work done (normally off campus) under the direct 

supervision of a professional in a theatre-related field. Students must keep a daily log of activities and 

submit an academic paper summarizing the experience. A maximum of six credits of internship may 

apply toward graduation. Semester course, one to six hours.


DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP 

Dr. Columbus, Executive Director and Chair of Entrepreneurship Program; Mr. Cicero, 

Entrepreneur in Residence; Dr. Christie, Dr. Dupree, Dr. Mech. Part-Time: Mr. Howley, Mr. Sweet. 

Students completing a major in Entrepreneurship may not complete a second 

major or a minor in the related Departments of Accounting or Business. 

Course Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Entrepreneurship 

(ENTR)—68 hours 

Students who elect the Entrepreneurship program are required to complete the following 

courses: 

Entrepreneurship/Business Core Requirements (21hours): 

Accounting 201-202; Business 201, 204, 301, and 305. 

Business 303 or 304. 

Entrepreneurial Core (22 hours): 

Entrepreneurship 101, 102 and 103 

Entrepreneurship 306, 312, 430, 459, and 466. 

Entrepreneurship 480 Internship (2 hours). 

Entrepreneurial Electives – 12 hours from these choices: 

Business 311, 414, Entrepreneurship 307, 309, 318, 390, 407, 409, 420, 423, 488, or 

any two courses from any 300- or 400-level Accounting, Business, or 

Entrepreneurship offerings not listed.* 

Major-Related Courses (13 hours): 

Economics 101, 102, and 209; Mathematics 141. 

Courses that count in the ENTR major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “ACCT,” “BUSA,” and “ENTR” prefix, ECON 209, excluding BUSA 

205, and 206. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate. 

*An Entrepreneurship degree candidate will not be permitted to take Accounting, Business 

or Entrepreneurship courses as electives beyond these 12 hours unless the College’s 128credit 

hour requirement for graduation has been satisfied. Up to three semester hours of 

internship credit will be permitted as non-business elective hours. 

It is essential for students pursuing the Entrepreneurship major to possess strong writing, 

speaking, and information literacy skills in preparation for future careers in business. 

Three courses are required to equip majors with these skills: Entrepreneurship 101, The 

Entrepreneurial Mind, is designated to enhance Writing Intensive (WI) skills; 

Entrepreneurship 102, Technology for the Entrepreneur, for Information Literacy (IL) skills; 

and Entrepreneurship 306, Business Ethics, for Speaking Intensive (SI) skills. 

The Entrepreneurship Department offers one minor. Both the Business and 

Entrepreneurship minors may not be completed by students completing a major within the 

Departments of Accounting, Business, or Entrepreneurship. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Entrepreneurship (24 hours) 

Accounting 201; Business 301, 303; Economics 209; Entrepreneurship 101, 312; 

plus six hours from the following: Business 414, Entrepreneurship 307, 309, 407, 

409, 420, 423, 430, 466 or 488.

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ENTR 101. THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MIND. This course introduces the student to entrepreneurial 

thought and practice. Taken in conjunction with Entrepreneurship 102 and 103, students begin 

to develop their own entrepreneurial mindset and the business skills essential to the entrepreneurial 

experience. Students are introduced to the basics of business and challenged to think creatively about 

solving customer problems in the commercial and social arenas. Through experiential learning, business 

writing assignments, and creative thinking exercises, students will build new dreams about their 

life passion in the context of starting and running their own enterprise. This course satisfies the Writing 

Intensive (WI) requirement for Entrepreneurship majors. Corequisites: Entrepreneurship 102 and 103. 


ENTR 102. TECHNOLOGY FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR. Students learn to use business technology 

in coordination with assignments in Entrepreneurship 101, including how to use business information 

technology, spreadsheets, virtual meetings, key Internet skills such as social networking, and 

personal information management. This course satisfies the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for 

Entrepreneurship majors. Taken concurrently with Entrepreneurship 101 and 103. 


ENTR 103. THE ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE. A lab course which uses selected business 

instruments and experiential learning exercises assisting students to apply content learned in 

Entrepreneurship 101 and 102, including spreadsheets, virtual meetings, key Internet skills such as 

social networking, and personal information management. The instructional process models entrepreneurial 

thought and practice. Students move progressively and incrementally from safe, grade-oriented 

behavior to moderate risk-taking; application-oriented learning behavior culminating in an adventure 

experience. This course satisfies the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for Entrepreneurship 

majors. Taken concurrently with Entrepreneurship 101 and 102. Fall semester only, one hour. 

ENTR 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Entrepreneurship. 



ENTR 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Entrepreneurship. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor 


ENTR 306. BUSINESS ETHICS. Students study the ethical decisions business professionals face in 

small, family, and corporate business settings. Using a case study format this speaking-intensive course 

requires students to individually analyze selected case studies and then present and discuss their analysis, 

with the class. Students will interact with business professionals as they study and analyze “living” 

cases in which one or more of the parties interacts with the class. Through these discussions students 

will come to understand what constitutes an ethical issue and the different philosophical, theological, 

and practical perspectives from which individuals may approach an ethical decision. Students are challenged 

to begin thinking through and developing their own ethical framework as well as to realize the 

implications of Christian faith in making ethical business decisions. This course satisfies the Speaking- 

Intensive (SI) requirement for Entrepreneurship majors. Fall semester only, three hours. 

ENTR 307. SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP. How might one “do good while doing well?” 

Social (non-profit) entrepreneurship is an accelerating field of study and practice in today’s world of 

shrinking governmental services. Students study highly effective non-profit social enterprises to learn 

the basics of non-profit entrepreneurship and learn how to integrate entrepreneurial thought and practice 

into the non-profit world. Students individually develop an elevator pitch and a feasibility study 

for a non-profit enterprise of their choice. The best feasibility study(ies) may be selected and completed 

as a full-fledged business plan(s) by a team. Practitioners of existing successful social enterprises 

act as guest lecturers and coaches on these plans. Fall semester only, three hours. 

ENTR 309. E-COMMERCE. This course will provide a foundation for understanding the essential 

components of a successful e-commerce system, including e-commerce strategy, target market analysis, 

search engine optimization, integrated marketing, web usability, payment processing, security, cur-


rent technologies, data management and fulfillment systems. Case studies and actual business scenarios 

will be examined in detail, and students will have the opportunity to explore practical applications 

in the marketplace. Fall semester only, three hours. 

ENTR 312. ENTREPRENEURSHIP. This course builds on the entrepreneurial process introduced 

in Entrepreneurship 101. Its focus is on commercial enterprise. (Students interested in social or nonprofit 

enterprise should choose Entrepreneurship 307.) While the course is open to non-entrepreneurship, 

business, and accounting majors, it presupposes a basic understanding of business functions and 

language. The course is designed to further develop students’ entrepreneurial mindset, to recognize 

opportunities, assess risk, develop resources, and implement a course of action to exploit the opportunity. 

Students will conduct a SWOT analysis of entrepreneurial endeavors and small business and 

present that profile to the class. Students will hear from and interact with practicing entrepreneurs who 

have agreed to visit classes and share their insights. Students prepare a feasibility study for a commercial 

business enterprise of their choice. Fall semester only, three hours. 

ENTR 318. HIGH-TECHNOLOGY VENTURES. The purpose of this course is three-fold: to 





Students will spend time in lecture and laboratory and will make off-site visits to the partner company. 

The final outcome will be a prototype and a business plan. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing 

and instructor approval. Semester course, three hours. 


Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of the department chairman. 



Entrepreneurship. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


ENTR 390. STUDIES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP. Studies in areas of entrepreneurship not fully 

covered by regular departmental offerings. Semester course, three hours. 

ENTR 407. ENTREPRENEURIAL SOLUTIONS TO WORLD POVERTY. Students will learn 

about factors that contribute to business development in low-income nations and explore various ways 

that entrepreneurs and business people can create jobs and reduce poverty. Special focus will be given 

to opportunities for businesses to earn profits while providing goods and services that improve the lives 

of the poor. In addition, students will have the opportunity to analyze specific businesses and not-forprofits 

that have successfully implemented entrepreneurial approaches to poverty reduction and to collaborate 

on their own projects that alleviate poverty. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission 

of the instructor. Fall semester course, three hours. 

ENTR 409. INTERNET ENTREPRENEURSHIP. This course will explore the foundational principles 

and essential components for launching a successful entrepreneurial endeavor on the Internet. 

The course will cover important topics related to Internet Entrepreneurship, including key entrepreneurial 

models, business concept development, opportunity analysis, advanced search marketing techniques, 

understanding user behavior, and creating a viable Internet model for Digital Entrepreneurial 

endeavors. Case studies and existing businesses will be examined in detail. Students will have the 

opportunity to study the journeys of successful Internet Entrepreneurs, to hear from experts in the field, 

and to create an original Internet Business Plan in a team with other students. Prerequisite: 

Entrepreneurship 309 or permission of the instructor. Spring semester course, three hours. 

ENTR 420. MENTORING. An advanced course for junior and senior Entrepreneurship majors and 

open to any upper-division non-majors, pending space available, interested in an entrepreneurial career. 

The seminar consists of two dimensions: classroom study and mentor meetings. Students learn how to 

identify and work with a mentor, to develop professional networks, and to determine the purpose and 

value of social capital in the world of the entrepreneur. They are then matched to a mentor based on 

their career interest. Students and mentors work together for one semester, meeting regularly, com-

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pleting a number of tailored assignments designed to foster the relationship. Students may choose to 

continue the mentoring relationship beyond the semester but not for additional credit. Prerequisite: 

permission of the instructor. Semester course, one hour. 

ENTR 423. FAMILY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. An upper-level course that will focus on the 

dynamic of the family-owned and operated business. Appropriate for students of family businesses or 

students anticipating working for a family business. Students explore the key management issues facing 

the family business today—interpersonal relations, succession, business functions of marketing, 

sales, financial management, etc., in the special context of the unique challenges and opportunities of 

the family-owned business. Students will hear from and interact with small and family business owners 

who have agreed to visit classes and share their experiences. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing 

or instructor’s permission. Spring semester only, three hours. 

ENTR 430. ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE AND VENTURE CAPITAL. This course covers 

financial skills used by entrepreneurs and venture capitalists from the startup of a venture through its 

harvest. This includes a wide variety of topics including the financial elements of a business plan, the 

evaluation of new business opportunities, financial planning, sources of financing at different stages, 

valuation methods, essentials of security law, and methods of harvesting an investment. Prerequisite: 

Business 301. Fall semester only, three hours. 

ENTR 459. ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE AND CONSULTING. This course focuses on organizational 

creation, growth, and change. Students learn how to function as an internal change agent or 

consultant and how to choose and manage external consultants. Using lecture and case discussion, students 

apply business problem diagnosis and problem solving skills in the context of small, medium, 

and large organizations. Students may work in teams. Concluding project is the creation of a “living” 

case study by studying an existing company and writing a case analysis of a selected problem, complete 

with recommendations for action. Students conclude the class by presenting their case findings 

and recommendations to the client company. Prerequisite: Business 203 or Entrepreneurship 101, 102, 

and 103 or instructor permission and junior status. Spring semester only, three hours. 


Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the department chairman. 


ENTR 466. BUSINESS PLANNING. This course provides students from all majors a vehicle for 

turning their business and non-profit dreams into concrete viable business plans. Either as individuals 

or as teams, students research, create, and present a plan for a viable business or non-profit organization. 

They are coached by the instructor and may also be matched to an appropriate mentor with experience 

in their area of interest. Successful completion of this seminar qualifies students to participate 

in the campus-wide business plan competition held during the spring semester. Students without basic 

business background may be assigned some preliminary reading in preparation for the class. 

Prerequisite: a business or non-profit idea. Fall semester only, three hours. 


Entrepreneurship. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


ENTR 480. INTERNSHIP IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP. An opportunity for juniors and seniors with 

a minimum of fifteen hours in their major to participate in individual job experiences, domestic and 

international, under the supervision of an on-site manager and a department faculty member. Internship 

must be within an entrepreneurial organization. Products of the internship will include an evaluation by 

the on-site manager, a log of the internship experience, and a paper describing the experience. A comparison-contrast 

between academic learning and the internship experience will be conducted. 

Prerequisite: minimum grade point, permission of department coordinator, and an appropriate job site. 


ENTR 488. SEMINAR IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP. An advanced course for junior and senior 

Entrepreneurship majors to concentrate on specific subject matter to be determined by the instructor. 

Individual research and extensive oral and written reports are required. 

Semester course; one, two, or three hours.


DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY 

Dr. G. Smith, Chair; Dr. Graham, Dr. Harp, Dr. Mitchell, Dr. Wyneken. Part-Time: Dr. Cameron, 

Mr. C. Smith. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree in History (HIST) (39 hours) 

History Core Requirements (30 hours): 

History 143, 144, 201, 283, 285, and 400 (18 hours). 

One course from: History 336, 349, 350, 357, or 379 (3 hours). 

One course from: History 223 or 231 (3 hours). 

Two courses from: History 207, 208, 209, or 212 (6 hours). 

History Electives (9 hours): 

Three additional courses from 300 or 400-level History electives. 

Courses that count in the HIST major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “HIST” prefix. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate. 

Course Requirements for History Major leading to (7-12) certification in Secondary 

Education Social Studies (SESS) (89 hours) 

History Core Requirements (30 hours): 

History 141, 143, 144, 201, 209, 212, 283, 285, and 357 (27 hours). 

One 300- or 400-level History elective (3 hours). 


Economics 101 and 102 (6 hours). 

Political Science 201 and 204 (6 hours). 

Sociology 103 and 201 (6 hours). 

Professional Education Requirements (41 hours): 

Computer Science 204 (3 hours). 

Education 103, 201, 202, 203, 303, 305, 310, 371, 431, and 488 (38 hours). 

History majors are strongly encouraged to take courses in languages, philosophy, logic, computer 

systems, and statistics in their programs if they plan to attend graduate school in history. 

Courses at the 200 and 300 levels are open to all students. 

Students should contact their advisors for a detailed schedule of courses recommended 

to meet requirements for these majors. 

The History Department seeks to equip their students with skills in professional writing, 

speaking and information literacy. History 143 is designated as Information Literacy 

(IL) course, and History 201 and 400 are designated as Writing Intensive (WI) and Speaking 

Intensive (SI), and IL courses. Information literacy instruction includes defining and framing 

significant historical research questions; distinguishing different types of sources; using 

databases to find relevant sources; critically evaluating www sites; citing sources correctly, 

respecting intellectual property and avoiding plagiarism; and synthesizing material from a 

range of electronic and traditional sources and presenting it in a cogent manner. 

Course Requirements for a minor in History (18 hours) 

Choose six hours from each of the three following areas: 

American History: History 283, 285, 336, 349, 350, 357, or 379.

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European History: History 208, 209, 212, 261, 262, 271, or 272. 

Other History Electives: History 143, 144, 207, 223, 231, 260, 270, 317, 318, 336, 

341, 346, 349, 350, 357, 360, 370, 375, 376, 379, 390, 400, 460, 470, 480, or 488. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Interdisciplinary Classics 

Consult the Philosophy section in the Department of Religion for the 21-hour requirements. 

HISTORY (HIST) 

HIST 120. FOUNDATIONS OF HISTORY. An introduction to the principal theories, ideas, concepts, 

methods, and debates that have shaped the discipline of history. The course examines competing 

perspectives of history, human nature, and providence. It analyzes how historians use and evaluate 

evidence and provides Christian perspectives on history. Semester course, three hours. 

HIST 141. WORLD GEOGRAPHY. An exploration of the physical and human geography of the 

globe. Semester course, three hours. 

HIST 143. WORLD HISTORY I. A survey of the basic history of world societies from the earliest 

recorded development of human civilizations to the early modern period. As an Information Literacy 

(IL) course, it emphasizes designing historical research questions; finding, evaluating, and using primary 

and secondary sources; citing sources properly; and writing a cogent paper. 


HIST 144. WORLD HISTORY II. A survey of the history of world societies from the early modern 

period to the present. Special emphasis is given to the interrelationship between the Western world 

and the non-Western world. Spring semester only, three hours. 

HIST 201. HISTORIOGRAPHY. An introduction to the art and craft of history. Through readings 

and discussions, students learn the basics of the discipline of history, focusing on what historians do 

and have done, the essential concepts and methodologies they use, and the vocabularies they employ. 

Students sharpen the skills essential for work as a historian: critical reading, effective analysis, and 

excellent writing. This course fulfills the Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), and 

Information Literacy (IL) requirements for History and SESS majors. 


HIST 207. THE ANCIENT WORLD. A survey of ancient Near Eastern, Mediterranean, and 

European cultures with emphasis on the formation of empires. The course explores the varied cultural 

legacies of ancient civilizations. Offered alternate Falls, semester course, three hours. 

HIST 208. MEDIEVAL EUROPE. A survey of Europe from the end of the Roman Empire to the 

early fifteenth century that emphasizes the cultural and intellectual legacy of the Middle Ages. 

Offered alternate Springs, semester course, three hours. 

HIST 209. RENAISSANCE AND EARLY MODERN EUROPE. An examination of the 

Renaissance, the formation of nation states in the fifteenth century, the Reformation of the sixteenth 

century, and the political, social, and intellectual origins of modern Europe before the French 

Revolution. Fall semester only, three hours. 

HIST 212. MODERN EUROPE. An examination of European states from 1789 to the present, 

focusing on periods of reaction and revolution, the growth of industrial society, and the global wars of 

the twentieth century. Spring semester only, three hours. 

HIST 223. MODERN ASIAN HISTORY. A survey of political, social, economic, and cultural 

trends in East Asia from 1800 to the present, focusing primarily upon China, Korea, and Japan. It 

examines the major tenets of East Asian civilization, the course explores the interaction of Asian 

nations with Western nations in the nineteenth century. The course also examines the political, economic, 

and military conflicts of the twentieth century and concludes by analyzing the tremendous economic 

development that has shaped the region in recent decades. 



HIST 231. MODERN LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY. The story of Latin America from the beginning 

of the colonial period to the present. The class explores the geography and history of those countries 

colonized by Spain and Portugal in the sixteenth century, which still preserve the influence of 

Iberian political and social principles today. It also examines the subsequent political, social, and economic 

development of Latin America, the complicated relationships between individual countries in 

this region, and the increasing relationships between the region as a whole and the rest of the world. 


HIST 251. UNITED STATES SURVEY I. A survey of American history from its European origins 

through Reconstruction. Fall semester only, three hours. 

HIST 252. UNITED STATES SURVEY II. A survey of American history from the end of 

Reconstruction until the present. Spring semester only, three hours. 

HIST 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in History. Sophomore 



HIST 261. BRITISH HISTORY TO 1781. A survey of British history with special emphasis on the 

development of the common law, the parliament, and the British constitution. Recommended for prelaw 

students. Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours. 

HIST 262. BRITISH HISTORY SINCE 1781. A survey of British history with special emphasis on 

Britain as an imperial power and on political, social, and cultural developments at home. 


HIST 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

History. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


HIST 271. HISTORY OF RUSSIA. A study of the social, economic, and political institutions from 

the Kievan state through tsarist Russia. Fall semester only, three hours. 

HIST 272. 20TH CENTURY RUSSIA: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SOVIET UNION. A 

study of the social, economic, and political institutions of Russia from late tsarist Russia through revolutionary 

Russia and the rise and fall of the Soviet Union. Spring semester only, three hours. 

HIST 283. HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865. An introductory survey of American 

history from its colonial origins until the end of Reconstruction. The course examines political, social, 

economic, religious, and cultural developments. Fall semester only, three hours. 

HIST 285. HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1865. An introductory survey of 

American history from the end of Reconstruction to the present. The course examines political, social, 

economic, religious, and cultural developments. Spring semester only, three hours. 

HIST 317. CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES I. A study of the development 

of the United States Constitution through use of the case study method. This course especially 

focuses on the constitutional powers of the three branches of government, the relationship between 

state and federal governmental powers, and property rights and economic liberties. 


HIST 318. CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES II. A study of the development 

of the United States Constitution through the use of the case study method. This course especially 

focuses on the idea of equality and the equal protection clause, due process, privacy and liberty 

rights, freedom of speech, press and religion and other Bill of Rights issues. 


HIST 336. UNITED STATES MILITARY HISTORY. A study of the socio-political, economic, 

technological and human aspects of war that traces the development of “the America art of war” from 

the early colonial period to the present. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours.

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HIST 341. THE RISE OF CHRISTIANITY. This course analyzes Christianity as it grew from an 

obscure movement into a dynamic force which swamps the pagan cults of the Roman Empire. Major 

topics include Roman paganism, Roman religious policy, the growth and persecution of Christianity, 

tensions between Christianity and classical culture, and the development of early medieval Europe and 

Byzantium. Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours. 

HIST 346. BYZANTIUM AND ISLAM. A thematic overview of the pre-modern Byzantine and 

Islamic worlds, from their common roots in the Mediterranean world of Late Antiquity to the establishment 

of the Islamic Empires and Kingdoms of the Near East, Asia, and Africa. The course traces 

the transformation, flourishing, and decline of Byzantium concurrently with the rise of Islam to world 

dominance. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

HIST 349. AMERICAN RELIGIOUS HISTORY. An exploration of religion in America that focuses 

on the various individuals and religious groups, events, ideas, and organizations that have had the 

most significant impact on American life. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

HIST 350. SPORTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY. An overview of sports in America from colonial 

times until the present that focuses especially on the relationship between sports and society and issues 

of race, class, and gender. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

HIST 357. MINORITIES IN AMERICAN HISTORY. An examination of the experience of minority 

groups in America focusing on Native Americans, immigrants, women, African Americans, and 

Asian Americans. The course analyzes the problems these groups experienced and their contributions 

to America. Spring semester only, three hours. 

HIST 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An advanced course for students with substantial background 

in college history courses. Intensive and independent research into a particular historical question. 

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and department chairman. 



History. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


HIST 375. WORLD WARS I AND II. An exploration of the global impact of the two pivotal events 

of the twentieth-century world, examining the origins, events and ramifications of World Wars I and 

II. Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours. 

HIST 376. ALEXANDER THE GREAT AND THE HELLENISTIC WORLD. An exploration of 

the life of Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic world created by his conquests. The course analyzes 

how the traditions of the Greeks were synthesized with the heritage of western Asia and northeast 

Africa to shape a world stretching from the Balkans to India. 


HIST 379. AMERICAN INTELLECTUAL HISTORY. A study of American thought from the 

colonial era to the mid twentieth century. This course examines a variety of significant texts and key 

thinkers, seeking to understand them within their particular cultural contexts. 


HIST 390. STUDIES IN HISTORY. Specialized subject matter that varies each semester depending 

upon interests of the instructor and students. Semester course, three hours. 

HIST 400. SENIOR RESEARCH SEMINAR. A seminar designed to take seniors methodically 

through the process of writing a substantial research paper in history. It includes selecting a topic, conducting 

research (mostly in primary sources), constructing a detailed outline, writing, and presenting a 

paper. This course fulfills the Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), and Information 

Literacy (IL) requirements for History majors. Semester course, three hours. 

HIST 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An advanced course for students with substantial background 

in college history courses. Intensive and independent research into a particular historical question. 

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and department chairman. 




History. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


HIST 480. HISTORY INTERNSHIP. A semester of intensive study and work, usually off-campus, 

undertaken by the student with the approval of the faculty of the Department of History. A student 

must have a minimum QPA of 3.0 and may not have completed an internship in any other department, 

although exceptions may be made for a GCCI internship. Students are required to keep a journal of 

weekly activities and complete a project agreed upon with the Department. An internship in history 

may be taken at any institution that practices Public History. Semester course, one to six hours. 

HIST 488. SEMINAR IN HISTORY. An advanced course for junior and senior students desiring an 

in-depth exploration of one historical problem, involving individual research, discussion, oral reports, 

and written essays. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. 


HIST 499. HONORS IN HISTORY. Seniors who have shown special aptitude in history may, upon 

invitation and permission of the department, undertake special research in history. A written historical 

essay is required. Semester course, three hours. 

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS 

Dr. Thompson, Chair; Dr. Allgaier, Dr. Bonomo, Dr. Carlson, Mr. Dean, Dr. Jackson, 

Dr. McCathern, Dr. McIntyre. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics (MATS) 

Math Core Requirements (35 hours): 

Mathematics 162, 210 or 213, 222, 261, 421, 465, and 488. 

At least three hours from Mathematics 303, 365, 422, or 466. 

A minimum of seventeen hours from 300 or 400-level Mathematics. 

A one-year sequence from Mathematics 325-326, 331-332, 421-422, or 465-466. 


A minimum of three semester hours from Computer 141 or 220. 

Physics 101. 

Note: Credits in Mathematics 111, 117, 141, 151, 152, 161, 231, 237, 240, 305, 306, and 307 

do not apply toward the thirty-five credit hours required for the Mathematics major. 

Courses that count in the MATS major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “MATH” prefix, with the exception of Mathematics 111, 117, 141, 

151, 152, 231, 237, and 240. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate. 

Course Requirements for Mathematics Major leading to (7-12) certification in 

Mathematics (MSED) 

This program fulfills the requirements of the full mathematics major and the requirements 

of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for secondary mathematics certification. 

Math Core Requirements (38 hours): 

Mathematics 162, 210 or 213, 222, 240, 261, 303, 331, 421, 465, and 488. 

A one-year sequence from Mathematics 325-326, 331-332, 421-422, or 465-466. 


A minimum of three semester hours from Computer Science 141 or 220. 

Physics 101.

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Professional Education Requirements (41 hours): 

Education 103, 201, 202, 203, 303, 305, 306, 371, 431, and 488. 


Note: Credits in Mathematics 111, 117, 141, 151, 152, 161, 231, 237, 305, 306, and 307 do 

not apply toward the thirty-five credit hours required for the Mathematics Secondary 

Education major. 

Courses that count in the major quality point average: 

All courses with “MATH” prefix, with the exception of Mathematics 111, 117, 141, 

151, 152, 231, 237, and 240. Mathematics Secondary Education majors must have a minimum 

MQPA of 2.75 in all Mathematics courses excluding Mathematics 111, 117, 141, 151, 

152, 231, and 237. 

To be successful in post-graduate pursuits, mathematics majors must have the ability to 

locate, evaluate and use information, possess some basic technical literacy, and display 

excellent speaking and writing skills. With this in mind, Math 488, Seminar in 

Mathematics, is designed to give students Writing Intensive (WI) and Speaking Intensive 

(SI) instruction; and to gain experience in processing Information Literacy (IL) knowledge. 

Students will gain this experience with a sophisticated computer algebra system in the calculus 

sequence (Math 161, 162, 261) and a working knowledge of a computer language in 

Computer 141. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Mathematics (22 hours): 

A minor in Mathematics will consist of 22 hours including Mathematics 210 or 213 and 

222 but excluding Mathematics 111, 117, 151, 152, 231, 237, 240, 305, and 306. 

Students interested in graduate school in mathematics are advised to take Mathematics 

365, 422, and 466 in addition to the above requirements. 

Students who are enrolled in Math 141, Math 161, Math 162, or Math 261 and find that 

their background is inappropriate for the course may change to another course on or before 

the sixteenth class meeting. Those in Math 261 may change to Math 162 or 161; those in 

Math 162 may change to Math 161; and those in Math 161 or Math 141 may switch to Math 

111. The student must have the approval of the current instructor and the instructor of the 

course in which the student intends to enroll. The student must complete and return an 

Add/Drop Form to the Registrar’s Office. 



The normal sequence for students to follow includes the following: Mathematics 162 

in the freshman year; 210, 222, and 261 in the sophomore year; 421 and 465 in the junior 

year; and 488 in the senior year. 

College Math Courses Taken in High School 

Transfer credit may be awarded for mathematics courses that are equivalent or comparable 

to those offered by the Grove City College Department of Mathematics and completed 

with a grade of “C” or better. Any such courses taken before entering Grove City College 

must be listed in the catalog of the college of transfer as courses offered for degree credit to 

that college’s undergraduates, must be taken in a classroom setting where most of the students 

are college undergraduates, and must be organized and taught by college faculty.


MATHEMATICS (MATH) 

MATH 111. PRE-CALCULUS. Designed to help prepare students for success in Business Calculus 

or Calculus I, this course offers a thorough treatment of algebra, analytic geometry and exponential and 

logarithmic functions. Additional topics such as trigonometry and limits may be included. A basic 

understanding of high school algebra and analytic geometry is presumed. 


MATH 117. FINITE MATHEMATICS. This course will consist of a survey of a number of mathematical 

ideas on an introductory level. Topics may include: sets and relations, matrices, linear programming, 

combinatorics, probability, statistics, graph theory, fair-division algorithms, and voting theory. 


MATH 141. BUSINESS CALCULUS. The differential and integral calculus of elementary functions 

with applications in business and economics. Students may not receive credit for Math 141 and 161. 

Math 161, not 141, is the prerequisite for 162. Semester course, four hours. 

MATH 151. SURVEY OF MATHEMATICS I. This course (along with Math 152) is a conceptual 

exploration of mathematical topics related to elementary school mathematics, and is part of a twocourse, 

six-hour mathematics requirement specifically designed for elementary education and early 

childhood majors. Content studied includes critical thinking and problem solving, logic, sets, relations 

and functions, numeration systems and whole-number computation, integers, and elementary number 

theory. Restricted to elementary education, early childhood education, and music education majors only. 


MATH 152. SURVEY OF MATHEMATICS II. This course continues the exploration of selected topics 

from the elementary school mathematics curriculum, including rational and real numbers, probability, 

statistics, geometry, and measurement. Prerequisite: Mathematics 151 or permission of instructor. 


MATH 161. CALCULUS I. A first course in calculus that assumes no prior study of the subject. 

Topics include: limits and continuity, differentiation, curve sketching, definite and indefinite integration, 

and applications. This course, along with Computer 141 and Math 488, fulfills the Information 

Literacy (IL) requirement for the Mathematics major. Prerequisite: High school mathematics including 

algebra, analytic geometry, and trigonometry. Students may not receive credit for Math 141 and 161. 

Semester course, four hours. 

MATH 162. CALCULUS II. A continuation of Math 161 covering the topics: exponential, logarithmic 

and inverse trigonometric functions, techniques of integration, parametric equations, 

sequences, infinite series, and Taylor series. This course, along with Computer 141 and Math 488, fulfills 

the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for the Mathematics major. Prerequisite: Math 161 or 

permission of instructor. Semester course, four hours. 

MATH 210. COMBINATORICS. An introduction to the basic principles of combinatorial analysis. 

Topics will include enumeration techniques, the pigeon-hole principle, partitions, the principle of 

inclusion-exclusion, recurrence relations, equivalence relations, generating functions and introductory 

graph theory (trees, connectivity, planarity, colorings, etc.). Additional material will be chosen from 

topics such as: latin squares, designs, coding theory, Ramsey theory, network algorithms, Polya theory, 

partially ordered sets, and combinatorial optimization. Corequisite: Mathematics 162. 


MATH 213. DISCRETE MATHEMATICS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE. A study of the foundations 

of mathematics with an emphasis on concepts related to theoretical mathematical methods and 

computer science. Topics include mathematical logic, set theory, algorithms, complexity of algorithms, 

integers, a variety of proof techniques, program correctness, combinatorics, recurrence relations, 

graphs and digraphs, trees, Boolean functions, languages and grammars, and finite state 

machines. Corequisite: Mathematics 162. Fall semester only, four hours. 

MATH 222. LINEAR ALGEBRA. A study of the theory of matrices and their applications including 

systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, linear 

transformations, diagonalization, and Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization. Prerequisite: Math 162. 

Spring semester only, four hours.

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MATH 231. STATISTICAL METHODS. An introduction to basic concepts and techniques of statistical 

inference including descriptive measures, probability distributions, tests of hypotheses, interval 

estimation, and analysis of variance. Offered periodically. Semester course, three hours. 

MATH 237. TOPICS FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJORS. This course will be taught 

in an independent format covering mathematical material useful for elementary education majors. 

Open only to elementary education majors with a science/mathematics concentration. Students may 

only receive credit for this course once. Semester course, one hour. 

MATH 240. MATHEMATICS FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION. A course designed for the secondary 

teacher candidate in mathematics. Topics covered are: history and culture of mathematics; 

readings in mathematics; problem solving and critical thinking; intuitive geometry; number theory; and 

other material applicable to secondary teachers of mathematics. Required for mathematics secondary 

education majors. Open to elementary education majors with mathematics concentration. 


MATH 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Mathematics. 



MATH 261. CALCULUS III. The final course in the three-semester calculus sequence. Students 

receive instruction in the following topics: polar coordinates, vectors and the geometry of three-dimensional 

space, vector functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and vector calculus. This course, 

along with Computer 141 and Math 488, fulfills the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for the 

Mathematics major. Prerequisite: Math 162. Semester course, four hours. 

MATH 262. DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. A study of the elementary theory and methods for analytic 

solution of ordinary differential equations, with applications, including first order equations, higher 

order linear equations, Laplace transform methods, and series solutions. Prerequisite: Math 162. 


MATH 263. NUMERICAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. The study and application of numerical 

methods for solving differential equations including Euler’s method, Runge-Kutta methods, multistep 

methods, and solution of systems of equations. Prerequisite/corequisite: Math 262 or permission 

of the instructor. Spring semester only, one hour. 

MATH 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Mathematics. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


MATH 303. COLLEGE GEOMETRY I. This course explores various modern geometries from an 

axiomatic point of view. Topics such as sets of axioms and finite geometries, Euclidean and non-Euclidean 

geometries, geometric transformations, and possibly neutral geometry will be thoroughly examined. 

Prerequisite: Math 210 or 213 and 222. Spring semester only, three hours each semester. 

MATH 305. PUTNAM PROBLEM GROUP. The Putnam Exam is a national mathematics competition 

consisting of 12 very challenging problems administered on the first Saturday in December. The 

course will consist of meeting once a week for an hour to work on problems and discuss problem solving 

strategies. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to take the course for 1 credit. Freshmen 

may only audit this course. Students may take the course up to three times for credit. 


MATH 306. ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS. An in-depth study of calculus-based probability and 

statistics topics covered by the Society of Actuaries first actuarial exam, Exam P. Topics include general 

probability, univariate probability distributions, and multivariate probability distributions with 

applications to risk and insurance. Students taking this course are required to obtain the recommended 

review manual and to register for and take Exam P. Students may take this course at most twice for 

credit. Prerequisite: Math 331 and instructor approval. Semester course, one hour.


MATH 307. INVESTIGATIONS IN MATHEMATICS RESEARCH. An introduction to mathematics 

research. Teams of two to four students will investigate mathematical phenomena experimentally, 

detect patterns, create conjectures, and attempt to prove the conjectures and verify the patterns. 

Prerequisite: Mathematics 210 or 213. Spring semester only, one hour. 

MATH 325. NUMERICAL ANALYSIS I. An introductory course in numerical analysis that covers 

error analysis, computer arithmetic, algorithms, and convergence. Also covered are topics in numerical 

linear algebra such as direct and iterative methods for solutions of linear systems and numerical calculation 

of eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Prerequisites: Computer Science 141; Math 222. 


MATH 326. NUMERICAL ANALYSIS II. A second course in numerical analysis that covers the 

solution of non-linear equations; interpolation and approximation; numerical differentiation and integration; 

and solutions of systems of non-linear equations. Prerequisite: Math 162. 


MATH 331. THEORY OF STATISTICS I. An introduction to probability and mathematical statistics, 

including counting techniques; probability spaces; independence; conditional probability; distributions 

of discrete and continuous random variables; expected valued, moments and moment-generating 

functions; random vectors and their distributions. A computer algebra system is used. Corequisite: 

Math 261 or permission of instructor. Fall semester only, three hours. 

MATH 332. THEORY OF STATISTICS II. The continued study of mathematical statistics including 

transformations of random variables and vectors; sampling distributions; the Central Limit 

Theorem; properties of point estimates of parameters; maximum-likelihood estimates; confidence 

intervals; hypothesis testing; contingency tables; simple and linear regression; and one-way analysis of 

variance. Statistical software and a computer algebra system are used. Prerequisite: Math 331. 


MATH 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for junior and senior students, with a minimum 

of eighteen hours in mathematics, to do intensive independent study of specialized topics. 

Prerequisite: Junior standing. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 

MATH 365. COMPLEX VARIABLES. An introduction to the theory of functions of a complex 

variable including complex numbers; analytic functions; derivatives and integrals of functions of a 

complex variable; Taylor and Laurent series; and mappings by functions of a complex variable. 

Prerequisite: Math 261. Alternate Fall semesters, three hours. 


Mathematics. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


MATH 388. TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS. A series of lectures/discussions on topics from such 

areas as: partial differential equations, numerical analysis, algebra, geometry, statistics, computer 

applications, analysis, or topology. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. 


MATH 421. ABSTRACT ALGEBRA. A study of the structure of formal axiomatic systems and the 

elementary theory of groups and rings. Prerequisite: Math 210 or 213 and 222. 


MATH 422. NUMBER THEORY. This course is, in part, an application of some of the ideas encountered 

in Math 421. Various results from the theory of finite groups, particularly results about the structure 

of finite cyclic groups, will be established and used to prove classical results of elementary number 

theory such as Euler’s Theorem and Wilson’s Theorem. The course will also cover modular arithmetic 

and congruences, arithmetic functions, the structure of Z n * , special numbers, and additional topics as 

time allows. Prerequisite: Math 421. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

MATH 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for junior and senior students, with a minimum 

of eighteen hours in mathematics, to do intensive independent study of specialized topics. 

Prerequisite: Junior standing. Semester course, one, two or three hours.

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MATH 465. CLASSICAL ANALYSIS. This course is an introduction to real analysis and includes 

a rigorous treatment of the structure of the real number system; sequences; limits; continuity; uniform 

continuity; open and closed sets; compact sets; differentiation; the Riemann integral; infinite series; 

sequences and series of functions; pointwise and uniform convergence; and possibly generalizations to 

n-dimensional or metric spaces. Prerequisite: Mathematics 210 or 213 and Mathematics 261. 


MATH 466. INTERMEDIATE ANALYSIS. A continuation of the study of real analysis through 

rigorous treatment of material in several of the following areas: topology; metric spaces and continuity; 

multivariable calculus; convergence and completeness; extensions of integration; and functional 

analysis. Prerequisites: Math 222 and 465. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 


Mathematics. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


MATH 488. SEMINAR IN MATHEMATICS. A course for seniors that includes independent reading 

and research, student presentations, preparation for the Graduate Record Exam and Major field test 

and faculty lectures on advanced topics in mathematics. This course, in part, satisfies the requirements 

for a Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), and Information Literacy (IL) course for the 

mathematics major. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Semester course, two hours. 

MATH 499. HONORS IN MATHEMATICS. A course available to junior and senior students on 

an individual basis. Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairman; Junior standing. 


DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 

Dr. Allison, Chair; Dr. E. Anderson, Dr. Archibald, Dr. Bardy, Dr. S. Birmingham, 

Dr. Clauss, Dr. Fair, Dr. Reuber, Dr. Ulrich. 

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT, 

OBJECTIVES, AND OUTCOMES 

Mechanical Engineering (ME) is the analysis and design of devices and systems that 

convert energy from one form to another and that perform useful work. It is an engineering 

specialty that includes such diverse topics as materials science, thermodynamics, solid and 

fluid mechanics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, control theory, vibration analysis, 

and project management. Mechanical engineers enjoy employment in a wide variety of 

areas including research, design, manufacturing, sales, education, and management. 

The ME Department at Grove City College offers a program leading to the Bachelor of 

Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree. The program is accredited by the 

Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering 

and Technology (ABET). 

Mechanical engineers must be proficient at both oral and written communications to 

communicate their solutions and designs with other engineers and society in general. Toward 

that end, the ME curriculum incorporates Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), 

and Information Literacy (IL) instruction within the core course requirements. 

The mission of our program is to produce graduates who can pursue leadership roles in 

the mechanical engineering profession. The following program educational objectives 

enable GCC mechanical engineers to meet this mission in the years following graduation: 

1. Graduates will be successfully employed in the mechanical engineering profession 

or in an alternative field. Many of our graduates will assume leadership roles in 

these positions and be recognized as effective communicators and team members.


2. Graduates will engage in life-long learning through self-study, employer sponsored 

continuing education courses or workshops, or through formal graduate level education 

leading to an advanced degree. 

3. Graduates will demonstrate ethical behavior in the workplace and will carry out their 

professional duties in a manner that is consistent with a Christian worldview. 

Our graduates possess the following program outcomes upon graduation: 

a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. 

b) An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret 

data. 

c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within 

realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, 

health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. 

d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. 

e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. 

f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility in a Christian context 

including recognition of the fundamental worth of individuals as creations of God, 

resulting in a consistent commitment to the safety and health of individuals, honesty, 

and impartiality in all affairs and faithfulness in serving both employers and clients. 

g) An ability to communicate effectively. This outcome includes the ability to write 

clearly and cohesively about technical subjects, communicate mathematical analyses 

in a comprehensible form, and orally communicate on technical subjects with 

people at different levels of technical ability. 

h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in 

a global and societal context. The following liberal arts areas are considered important 

in giving the Christian student a background for making judgments concerning 

engineering solutions: history of civilization, Biblical revelation, philosophy, literature, 

visual art, music, and modern civilization in international perspective. 

i) Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning. 

j) Knowledge of contemporary issues from a Christian perspective. 

k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for 

engineering practice. 

l) The ability to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics 

(including multivariate calculus, differential equations, statistics, and linear algebra) 

to model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes. 

m)The ability to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas. 

These outcomes are met over a 4-year curriculum that starts with an exposure to the fundamentals 

of science and engineering and culminates in our senior capstone design experience. 

Freshman Year – Introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry, physics, calculus, 

engineering computations, the profession of engineering, and the design process. 

Sophomore Year – Emphasis on the analysis of problems in statics/dynamics, materials 

science, and thermodynamics, and on the design and manufacturing process; students are 

exposed to modern machine shop practice through the fabrication of their own Stirling 

engines. They also learn to use Pro/Engineer, a state-of-the-art CAD tool. 

Junior Year – Analysis skills are honed in engineering math, circuit analysis, fluid 

mechanics, heat transfer, and mechanics of materials. Sound experimental and design techniques 

are reinforced in the required laboratory sequence. Students receive a solid grounding 

in dynamic systems analysis and simulation, machine design, and stress analysis. 

Opportunities for international study and travel are offered through our partnership with the 

engineering school at the University of Nantes, in Nantes, France.


Senior Year – A major, year long capstone design experience includes the design and 

realization of an engineering product. Extensive computer-aided design and manufacturing 

includes the use of Pro/Engineer to document, analyze and fabricate designs. Advanced 

manufacturing techniques covered include conventional and investment casting, injection 

molding, CNC machining, and TIG/MIG welding. To assure the ability to work professionally 

in both the thermal and mechanical systems areas, seniors choose a minimum of 

two electives from each area. At least three of the electives must be 400-level courses. 

Thermal Systems electives: 

MECE 321 Advanced Thermodynamics 

MECE 391 Special Mechanical Engineering Topics 

MECE 414 Principles of HVAC 

MECE 416 Survey of Alternative Energy Systems 

MECE 421 Applied Fluid Mechanics 

MECE 499 Honors in Mechanical Engineering 

Mechanical Systems electives: 

MECE 314 Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery 

MECE 318 High-Technology Ventures 

MECE 328 Biomechanics 

MECE 390 Special Mechanical Engineering Topics 

MECE 407 Control Systems 

MECE 408 Mechanical Vibrations 

MECE 415 Finite Element Analysis 

MECE 417 Design of Optimal Structures 

MECE 418 Human-Powered Vehicle Design 

MECE 498 Honors in Mechanical Engineering 

Thermal Systems or Mechanical Systems electives**: 

MECE 260 Independent Study 



MECE 270 Independent Research 



*Additional electives may be offered at the discretion of the department. 

**A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent study, independent research, 

and honors courses can be applied towards the Mechanical Engineering elective requirements. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering 

(MECE) 

Mechanical Engineering Core (48 hours) 

Mechanical Engineering 120, 201, 208, 210, 211, 212, 214, 251, 252, 311, 312, 316, 

325, 326, 351, 352, 401, 402, 451, and 452. 

Engineering Core (8 hours) 

Engineering 156 and 402, Electrical Engineering 210.


Math/Science Core (33 hours) 

Chemistry 105.* 



Physics 101 and 102. 

Math/science elective—choose one course from the following: 

Astronomy 206, 207; Biology 101, 102; Chemistry 227, 241, 345; Mathematics 210, 

213, 222, 331; Physics 232, 234. 

Mechanical Engineering Electives (12 hours) 

Choose a minimum of two courses from each of the following areas, for a total of 12 

hours. At least three electives must be 400-level courses. 

Thermal Systems electives 

Mechanical Engineering 321, 391, 414, 416, 421, and 499. 

Mechanical Systems electives 

Mechanical Engineering 314, 318, 328, 390, 407, 408, 415, 417, 418, and 498. 

Thermal Systems or Mechanical Systems electives** 

Mechanical Engineering 260, 270, 360, 370, 460, 470. 

Courses that count in the MECE major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “MECE” prefix; ELEE 210; ENGR 156, 390, and 402. A minimum 


*Students who take Chemistry 101 and 102 are exempt from the Chemistry 105 requirement. 

**A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent study, independent research, and 

honors courses can be applied towards the Mechanical Engineering elective requirements. 

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (MECE) MAJOR 

FOUR-YEAR PLAN 

1st 2nd 1st 2nd 

FRESHMAN YEAR Sem. Sem. SOPHOMORE YEAR Sem. Sem. 


Chemistry 105 4 - Mech. Engineering 211-212 3 3 

Physics 101-102 4 4 Mech. Engineering 208-210 3 3 

Mech. Engineering 120 - 3 Mech. Engineering 201 3 - 

Engineering 156 - 2 Mech. Engineering 214 - 3 

Humanities 101-102 3 3 Mech. Engineering 251-252 1 1 

Physical Education 1 1 Humanities 201-202 3 3 

16 17 17 16 


Mech. Engineering 311-312 3 3 Mech. Engineering Electives 9 3 

Mech. Engineering 316 - 3 Mech. Engineering 401-402 3 3 

Mech. Engineering 325-326 3 3 Mech. Engineering 451-452 1 1 

Mech. Engineering 351-352 1 1 Engineering 402 - 3 

SSFT/Social Science 3 3 Humanities 301-302 3 3 

Engineering 274 3 - General Elective - 3 

Elec. Engineering 210 - 3 16 16 

Math/Science Elective 3 - 

16 16




ENGINEERING CORE COURSES (ENGR) 

ENGR 156. INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING. Introduces students to the engineering profession 

and the design process. Course lectures and assignments include the design process; problem 

definition and solution; oral and written communications; group dynamics; public responsibility; current 

global engineering challenges; and engineering ethics. A group design project is required. For 

electrical engineering students, this course is taken concurrently with Computer Science 141. For 

mechanical engineering students, this course is taken concurrently with Mechanical Engineering 120. 


ENGR 274. MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING. A course for engineering and 

science majors covering selected topics in probability and statistics, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, 

and numerical methods as applied to the solution of problems in engineering and science. Students 

who receive credit for Mathematics 213, 222, and 331 may not receive credit for Engineering 274. 

Prerequisite: Mathematics 261. Semester course, three hours. 

ENGR 390. SPECIAL ENGINEERING TOPICS. Special topics in the areas of new engineering 

development based on student demand and faculty interest. Specific subject matter varies each semester 

with prerequisites and credit hours announced in advance of registration. 


ENGR 402. BUSINESS FOR TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS. Principles and methods for analyzing 

the economical feasibility of engineering projects including interest, depreciation, rate-ofreturn, 

economic life, replacement costs, and comparison of alternative designs. Key business and 

financial concepts and how they relate to engineering will also be presented. Topics to be discussed 

include basic accounting principles, an introduction to common financial statements, cash flow issues, 

an overview of commonly used business performance measures, a discussion of variable and fixed 

costs, and management of working capital. Prerequisite: Mathematics 141 or 161; junior or senior 

standing. Spring semester only, three hours. 

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (MECE) 

MECE 120. NUMERICAL COMPUTING FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERS. This course 

introduces students to applied numerical computation, with an emphasis on solving typical mechanical 

engineering problems. Sequential logic programming is taught using Matlab. Topics include array 

and scalar operators, program control elements, graphic and text I/O, internal and user-defined functions. 

Students are introduced to numerical methods such as root finding, solutions to systems of linear 

equations, linear regression, and numerical integration and differentiation. Spreadsheet programming 

is also taught. Prerequisites: Physics 101, Mathematics 161. 


MECE 201. FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIAL SCIENCE. Models of crystalline and molecular 

structures are presented to explain the diverse properties of metallic; polymeric and ceramic materials; 

including atomic bonding and crystal structure; elastic and plastic deformation; phase of equilibria and 

transformation; thermal processing; and corrosion. Prerequisite: Chemistry 105. 


MECE 208. ENGINEERING GRAPHICS WITH SOLID MODELING. Introduction to engineering 

graphics including technical sketches and detail drawings. Introduction to mechanical CAD 

solid modeling using Pro/Engineer software, including basic and advanced geometry creation, assemblies 

and drawings. Prerequisite: none. Fall semester only, three hours. 

MECE 210. DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING. Introduction to manufacturing processes, including 

part characteristics, economic production quantities, materials, and design recommendations. 

Emphasis is placed on process and material selection and design for manufacturability. The course 

includes plant tours. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 201 and 208. 



MECE 211. MECHANICS I. Static equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; analysis of structures, 

trusses, and cables; friction; centroids and moments of inertia; methods of virtual work; and energy. 

Engineering applications. Prerequisites: Mathematics 162, Mechanical Engineering 120. 


MECE 212. MECHANICS II. A study of rectilinear and curvilinear motion of particles and rigid 

bodies; kinetics of particles and rigid bodies; relative motion, work, and energy; impulse and momentum. 

Engineering applications. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 211. 


MECE 214. THERMODYNAMICS. The study of the fundamental principles and some applications 

of classical thermodynamics. Topics include properties of pure substances; heat, work, and mass 

transfer; first law of thermodynamics; second law of thermodynamics; entropy; gas power cycles; 

vapor power cycles; and refrigeration cycles. Prerequisite: Mathematics 261. 


MECE 251. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LABORATORY I. A lab course designed to introduce 

students to engineering practices including dimensioning, gaging and measuring, machining operations, 

manufacturing processes, and engineering standards for fasteners, threads, etc. Hands-on application 

will be taught through fabrication of a model Stirling engine. Mechanical Engineering 251 is 

designed to fulfill the requirements for an Information Literacy (IL) course in the Mechanical 

Engineering major. Prerequisite: sophomore mechanical engineering standing. 


MECE 252. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LABORATORY II. A lab course designed to introduce 

students to engineering experimental techniques, including planning, controls, basic instrumentation, 

basic data analysis, and report writing. Includes experiments on material science, statics and dynamics. 

Prerequisite: sophomore mechanical engineering standing. Spring semester only, one hour. 

MECE 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Mechanical 

Engineering. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor is 

required. A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent study, independent research, and 

honors courses can be applied towards the Mechanical Engineering elective requirements. 


MECE 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Mechanical Engineering. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty 

sponsor is required. A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent study, independent 

research, and honors courses can be applied towards the Mechanical Engineering elective requirements. 


MECE 311. MECHANICS OF MATERIALS. Fundamentals of mechanics of materials, including 

stress and strain; axial loading; Hooke’s Law and Poisson’s ratio; torsion; bending; transverse loading; 

stress and strain transformations; beam analysis; and buckling. Prerequisites: Mathematics 262 and 

Mechanical Engineering 210 and 212. Fall semester only, three hours. 

MECE 312. STRESS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF MACHINE COMPONENTS. Application 

of stress analysis to static, fatigue, and surface fatigue failures. Design of shafts, including limits and 

fits and bearing selection. Design and selection of machine elements such as screws, bolted joints, 

weldments, springs, gears, brakes, etc. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 311. 


MECE 314. KINEMATICS AND DYNAMICS OF MACHINERY. Modeling, analysis, and design 

of linkages, cams, and gear trains, including machine dynamics. Introduction to dynamic systems 

modeling using computer-aided analysis, including Pro/ENGINEER. Prerequisite: Mechanical 

Engineering 311. Offered periodically, semester course, three hours.


MECE 316. SYSTEM DYNAMICS. Modeling and analysis of dynamic systems consisting of 

mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical elements. Development of system models using transfer 

functions, block diagrams, and state variable methods. System analysis in the time and frequency 

domains. Includes Matlab/Simulink simulations. Prerequisites: Mathematics 262, Mechanical 


MECE 318. HIGH-TECHNOLOGY VENTURES. The purpose of this course is three fold: to 





Students will spend time in lecture and laboratory, and will make off-site visits to the partner company. 

Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and instructor approval. 


MECE 321. ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS. Application of thermodynamic principles. 

Topics include reviewing equations of state, properties, conservation of mass, conservation of energy, 

second law of thermodynamics, and cycles; exergy; property relationships; gas and gas-vapor mixtures; 

air conditioning; chemical reactions; chemical and phase equilibrium; and compressible-fluid 

flow. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 214. Fall semester only, three hours. 

MECE 325. FLUID MECHANICS. The study of steady and unsteady flow of mainly incompressible 

fluids; the application of the conservation laws of mass, momentum, and energy to fluid systems; 

the control volume approach to distributed systems; and the application of experimental techniques to 

problems. Prerequisites: Mathematics 262; Mechanical Engineering 120; and Mechanical Engineering 

211 or Physics 303. Fall semester only, three hours. 

MECE 326. HEAT TRANSFER. The fundamentals of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and 

radiation; application to practical heat transfer devices; engineering analysis of heat exchangers; and 

design problems solved by analytical, numerical, and computer methods. Prerequisite: Mechanical 


MECE 328. BIOMECHANICS. The course will explore the key topics within the contemporary 

field of biomechanics—the application of mechanics to biological systems—with the goal of preparing 

students for further work in cutting-edge fields such as biomedical engineering, novel propulsion 

systems, and other biologically-inspired engineering. Topics to be covered include biomaterials, 

mechanical properties of biological structures, biomimetic robotics, terrestrial locomotion, swimming, 

flying, prosthetics, external and internal fluid flows, efficiency, blood flow, biomedical instrumentation, 

experimental techniques, strain gauges, flow visualization, and special topics selected by students. 

Spring semester only, 3 hours. 

MECE 351. INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY. A lab course that reinforces the lab techniques 

introduced in Mechanical Engineering 251-252. Experiments chosen from stress analysis, 

vibration analysis, and control of mechanical systems. Mechanical Engineering 351 is designed to fulfill 

the requirements for a Writing Intensive (WI) course in the Mechanical Engineering major. 

Corequisite: Mechanical Engineering 311. Fall semester only, one hour. 

MECE 352. THERMAL/FLUIDS LABORATORY. A lab course that reinforces the lab techniques 

introduced in Mechanical Engineering 251-252. Experiments chosen from thermodynamics, fluid 

mechanics, and heat transfer. Corequisite: Mechanical Engineering 326. 


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Engineering. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor is required. 

A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent study, independent research, and honors 

courses can be applied towards the Mechanical Engineering elective requirements. 




Mechanical Engineering. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor 

is required. A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent study, independent 

research, and honors courses can be applied towards the Mechanical Engineering elective requirements. 


MECE 390. SPECIAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TOPICS. Special topics in mechanical 

engineering based on student demand and faculty interest. Specific subject matter varies each semester 

with prerequisites and credit hours announced in advance of registration. This course can be used 

to satisfy a portion of the mechanical systems elective requirements in Mechanical Engineering. 


MECE 391. SPECIAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TOPICS. Special topics in mechanical 

engineering based on student demand and faculty interest. Specific subject matter varies each semester 

with prerequisites and credit hours announced in advance of registration. This course can be used 

to satisfy a portion of the thermal systems elective requirements in Mechanical Engineering. 


MECE 401. CAPSTONE DESIGN I. Completion of the senior design project. A study of the principles 

and methods of designing mechanical engineering systems in today’s society, including the 

design process; decision making in design; engineering economics; analysis and verification of performance; 

and environmental impact. Corequisite: Mechanical Engineering 451, prerequisite: senior 

mechanical engineering standing. Fall semester only, three hours. 

MECE 402. CAPSTONE DESIGN II. Completion of the senior design project. A study of the principles 

and methods of designing mechanical engineering systems in today’s society, including the 

design process; decision making in design; engineering economics; analysis and verification of performance; 

and environmental impact. Corequisite: Mechanical Engineering 452, prerequisite: 

Mechanical Engineering 401. Spring semester only, three hours. 

MECE 407. CONTROL SYSTEMS. A study of the design and analysis of feedback control systems. 

Topics include: modeling of dynamic systems (mechanical, electro-mechanical, thermal and 

fluid), a review of Laplace transform techniques, steady-state error, stability, root locus design methods, 

Bode analysis/stability margins, and Bode compensator design. Introduction to state-space techniques 

and the digital implementation of controllers. Includes Matlab/Simulink simulations. 

Prerequisites: Electrical Engineering 210, Engineering 274, and Mechanical Engineering 316. 


MECE 408. MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS. A study of the dynamic response of lumped parameter 

systems with one and two degrees of freedom subjected to periodic and non-periodic excitation; 

applications to the control of undesirable vibrations in machines; theory of seismic instruments; and an 

introduction to distributed parameter systems. Prerequisites: Mechanical Engineering 311 and 316. 


MECE 414. PRINCIPLES OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING. 

Analysis and design of components and systems used to condition air in buildings. Topics include airconditioning 

systems, psychrometrics, conditioning processes, indoor air quality, heat transfer, solar 

radiation, heating loads, cooling loads, annual energy usage, pumps and piping, fans and ducts, heat 

exchangers, and refrigeration equipment. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 326. 


MECE 415. FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS. A study of the finite element method and its application 

to mechanical engineering problems. Topics include basic concepts; stiffness matrices; truss 

structures; flexure elements; method of weighted residuals; interpolation functions; and applications to 

heat transfer, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, and structural dynamics. Prerequisites: Engineering 

274, Mechanical Engineering 312 and 326. Fall semester only, three hours. 

MECE 416. SURVEY OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS. A study of alternative energy 

systems including fuel cell technology and heat exchanger design. Topics include modeling and analysis 

of heat exchangers, fundamentals of fuel cell operation, and a survey of alternative energy technologies. 

A project is assigned to each topic. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 326. 



MECE 417. DESIGN OF OPTIMAL STRUCTURES. Methods and techniques for designing optimal 

structures for high-performance applications in which stiffness, strength, and light weight are paramount. 

Includes load-case analysis, stress visualization and computation, FEM-based structural optimization, 

and advanced materials and processes. Prerequisites: senior mechanical engineering standing. 

Offered periodically, semester course, three hours. 

MECE 418. HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE DESIGN. Computer-aided modeling, analysis, and 

design of human-powered vehicles for land, water, and air. Includes analysis of vehicle dynamics and 

handling, performance predictions, and CAD-based design tools integrating dynamic models with 

Pro/ENGINEER models. Two lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Mechanical 

Engineering 311 and 325. Fall semester only, three hours. 

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MECE 421. APPLIED FLUID MECHANICS. Advanced treatment and application of the equations 

and empirical data that describe fluid phenomena in both internal and external fluid systems. 

Introduction to techniques important to research and design in fluid applications, specifically computational 

and experimental fluid dynamics. Topics include superposition of potential flows, added mass, 

hydrodynamic stability, boundary layer flow, bearings, turbomachinery, turbulence, non-Newtonian 

fluids, compressible flow, and biofluid dynamics. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 326. 


MECE 451. CAPSTONE DESIGN LABORATORY I. An advanced lab course requiring the student 

to complete the senior group design project. Includes 3-D computer-aided design and manufacturing 

techniques and experiments related to the senior project. Written reports and oral presentations 

are required. Mechanical Engineering 451 is designed to fulfill the requirements for a Speaking 

Intensive (SI) course in the Mechanical Engineering major. Prerequisites: senior standing in Mechanical 

Engineering; Mechanical Engineering 351 and 352. Fall semester only, one hour. 

MECE 452. CAPSTONE DESIGN LABORATORY II. An advanced lab course requiring the student 

to complete the senior group design project. Includes 3-D computer-aided design and manufacturing 

techniques and experiments related to the senior project. Written reports and oral presentations 

are required. Mechanical Engineering 452 is designed to fulfill the requirements for a Speaking 

Intensive (SI) course in the Mechanical Engineering major. Prerequisites: senior standing in 

Mechanical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering 451. Spring semester only, one hour. 


Engineering. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor is required. 

A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent study, independent research, and honors 

courses can be applied towards the Mechanical Engineering elective requirements. 



Mechanical Engineering. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor 

is required. A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent study, independent research, 

and honors courses can be applied towards the Mechanical Engineering elective requirements. 


MECE 498. HONORS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. Seniors (and in some instances, juniors) 

who have shown special aptitude in mechanical engineering may, with consent of the department, 

undertake special research and design problems. A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent 

study, independent research, and honors courses can be applied towards the Mechanical 

Engineering elective requirements. Cannot be repeated for more than a total of three credit hours. 


MECE 499. HONORS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. Seniors (and in some instances, juniors) 

who have shown special aptitude in mechanical engineering may, with consent of the department, 

undertake special research and design problems. A combined total of up to three credit hours for independent 

study, independent research, and honors courses can be applied towards the Mechanical 

Engineering elective requirements. Cannot be repeated for more than a total of three credit hours. 



DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES 

Dr. Sparks, Acting Chair; Dr. Barber, Mr. Cole, Ms. Forrester, Dr. Leon, Dr. Meng, Dr. Su, 

Mrs. Tinkey, Dr. C. Trammell, Dr. Wentworth. Part-Time: Mrs. Ligo, Mrs. Rotunno. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree in French (FREN) 

Twenty-four semester hours in French beyond the first year sequence (101-102): 

French Core Requirements (24 hours): 

French 201-202 Intermediate - Students who have completed an equivalent to 

Intermediate level must substitute six hours of 300-level French. 

French 305 Conversation or 340 Advanced Conversation. 

French 307 Grammar/Style or 309 Advanced Grammar. 

French 308 Phonetics & Linguistics. 

French 312 Contemporary France. 

Three-hour French literature course. 

Three-hour French elective at the 300-level. 

Courses that count in the FREN major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “FREN” prefix, excluding FREN 101 and FREN 102. A minimum 


Course Requirements for French Major leading to (K-12) certification in French 

(FSED) 

Course requirements include all the courses required for the French major listed above, plus: 

French 362 Aspects of Language Learning. 

French 364 Pedagogical Materials. 

Education 103, 201, 202, 203, 303, 305, 307, 371, 372, 373, 431, and 488. 


Course Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish (SPAN) 

Thirty-three semester hours in Spanish at the 295-level and above: 

Spanish Core Requirements (21 hours): 

Spanish 295 Transitional Spanish or a 300-level elective. 

Spanish 303 Conversation. 

Spanish 305 Phonetics & Linguistics. 

Spanish 306 Verb Constructs and Usage. 

Spanish 340 Advanced Grammar for Proficiency I. 

Spanish 341 Advanced Grammar for Proficiency II. 

Spanish 424 Hispanics in the United States. 

Civilization/Culture Requirements (6 hours): 

One course from Spanish 319 or 320. 

One course from Spanish 322 or 323. 

Literature Requirement: (6 hours): 

One course from Spanish 330, 331, or 333. 

One course from Spanish 326 or 327.

Modern Languages / 159 

Courses that count in the SPAN major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “SPAN” prefix, excluding SPAN 101, 102, 201 and 202. A minimum 


Course Requirements for Spanish Major leading to (K-12) certification in Spanish 

(SPED) 

Course requirements include all the courses required for the Spanish major listed 

above, plus: 

Spanish 362 Aspects of Language Learning. 

Spanish 364 Pedagogical Materials. 

Education 103, 201, 202, 203, 303, 305, 307, 371, 372, 373, 431, and 488. 


International Business Major 

This program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree, combining business and modern 

language studies. See Department of Business for course plan. 

The Department of Modern Languages stresses the acquisition of skills in speaking, 

writing, and analysis/research. The following courses are designated as Writing Intensive 

(WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), and Information Literacy (IL): French 307, 309 (WI); French 

305, 340 (SI); French 320, 32l, 325, 330, 331, 332 (IL) for the French major; and Spanish 

322, 323 (SI); Spanish 301, 326, 327, 330, 331, 333 (WI) and (IL) for the Spanish major. 



Course Requirements for a minor in Chinese (21 hours) 

A minor in Chinese will consist of 21 hours of Chinese courses beyond Chinese 101 

and 102. 21 hours are required, with a minimum of 12 credits taken from Chinese 201, 202, 

301, 302, 401 and 402. 

Course Requirements for a minor in French (15 hours) 

A minor in French will consist of 15 hours of French courses beyond French 101 and 102. 

Course Requirements for a minor in German (15 hours) 

A minor in German will consist of 15 hours of German courses beyond German 101 and 102. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Japanese (18 hours) 

A minor in Japanese will consist of 18 hours of Japanese courses beyond Japanese 101 and 102. 

Placement Guidelines 

The achievement level at which you should enter the modern, widely-spoken foreign 

language of your choice will depend upon your experience with that language: 

1. If you have studied the same modern, widely-spoken foreign language in high school 

for less than two years, we recommend the elementary course sequence of 101-102. 

2. If you have studied the same modern, widely-spoken foreign language for two years with 

grades of “B” or better, we recommend the intermediate course sequence of 201-202. 

3. If you have studied the same modern, widely-spoken foreign language for three 

years with grades of “B” or better, we recommend a 200- or 300-level course to be 

selected with the help of your faculty advisor.


4. If you have studied the same modern, widely-spoken foreign language for four years 

in high school with grades of “A,” we recommend a 300-level course to be selected 

with the help of your faculty advisor. 

5. If it becomes apparent that a student in his/her first term of study of a language at 

Grove City College has been placed in a class that is inappropriate for his/her abilities, 

he/she may be placed back or advanced one level at the option of the department. 

This may be done no later than one week after mid-term grades are issued. 

Note: Language study is progressive and sequential. For example, 101 must be followed by 

102, 102 by 201, and 201 by 202. 

Study Abroad 

Study abroad is strongly encouraged for language majors. Selection of a program and 

of specific courses takes place in consultation with the Office of International Education, the 

Chair of the Department of Modern Languages, the Coordinator of International Studies, and 

the Registrar. Detailed information about the Grove City College Study Abroad program is 

available by accessing www2.gcc.edu/international/index.htm. Language majors seeking 

assistance regarding program options, transfer of credits, application forms, deadlines, letters 

of recommendations, and other matters related to study abroad may contact Ms. Cynthia 

Forrester, the Department Coordinator of International Studies (caforrester@gcc.edu). 

CHINESE (CHIN) 

CHIN 101. ELEMENTARY CHINESE I. This first-year course is designed to lay a foundation for 

those who are interested in using Mandarin Chinese as a linguistic tool to communicate and further appreciate 

the Chinese culture. It aims at developing learners’ overall competence in speaking, listening, reading, 

writing, and culture awareness with special emphasis on oral-aural skills for true beginners. 


CHIN 102. ELEMENTARY CHINESE II. This first-year course is designed to continue to lay the 

groundwork for the study of modern Chinese. It aims to develop learners’ overall Chinese competence 

in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and intercultural communication with special emphasis on oralaural 

skills. Prerequisite: Chinese 101. Spring semester only, three hours. 

CHIN 105. BUSINESS CHINESE I. A beginning Mandarin Chinese course with special focus on business 

communication. The first level of a three-level series, the course covers basic daily corporate interactions 

and business-related social exchanges such as: socializing, establishing and maintaining good relations 

(guānxì, a key word for doing business in Asia), scheduling meetings, visiting a company, inquiring 

about products, business etiquette, etc. Christian values will be integrated throughout the course. It is 

designed for learners with no prior knowledge of the Chinese language and culture. Ample authentic 

materials are provided for learners to visualize contemporary China. Classes are conducted mainly in 

Chinese, with clear grammatical and cultural highlighting in English. Students will be assigned to perform 

simple tasks to enhance language use. Prerequisite: None. Spring semester only, three hours. 

CHIN 201. INTERMEDIATE CHINESE I. This second-year course is designed to build on the 

foundation of first year Chinese to help learners achieve greater fluency in the spoken and written use 

of the Chinese language, as well as to increase vocabulary and familiarity with common sentence patterns. 

Prerequisite: Chinese 102 or by permission. Fall semester only, three hours. 

CHIN 202. INTERMEDIATE CHINESE II. This second-year course is designed to further develop 

learners’ overall language proficiency. Students will achieve the following: understand simple paragraph-length 

utterances and over longer stretches of some connected discourses on a number of topics 

beyond basic survival needs; handle successfully most communicative tasks and social situations and 

support one’s opinions using simple discourse strategies; read consistently with full understanding simple 

connected text; write short letters, brief synopses, summaries, biographical data of work and school 

experience in some details. Prerequisite: Chinese 201 or by permission. 



CHIN 205. BUSINESS CHINESE II. This course is a continuation of Chinese 105 and focuses on 

practical language skills that are most helpful in actual business interactions with Chinese-speaking 

communities (i.e. China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore). Chinese and Kingdom culture will also 

be integrated throughout the course. Students will learn business negotiation in international trade, short 

business letter writing, simple business documents comprehension, business oral presentation, commercial 

language and word processing. Through intensive practice in the listening, speaking, reading, 

and writing of the Chinese language for business purposes, students will enhance their cultural awareness 

and acquire vocabulary, phrases and sentence patterns commonly used in typical Chinese business 

contexts. Classes are conducted mainly in Chinese. Prerequisite: Chinese 102, 105, or by permission. 


CHIN 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Chinese. 



CHIN 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Chinese. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


CHIN 301. ADVANCED CHINESE I. This third-year course is conducted entirely in Chinese. It 

seeks to further develop learners’ overall language proficiency through extensive reading of modern 

texts in various styles. Students will have opportunities to narrate personal experience, discuss current 

social problems, and explore cultural issues at discourse level. Topic includes Chinese food, holidays, 

education, traditional Chinese medicine, leisure and entertainment. Prerequisite: Chinese 202 or by 

permission. Fall semester only, three hours. 

CHIN 302. ADVANCED CHINESE II. This third-year course aims to further vocabulary expansion 

and consolidation of essential sentence structures of contemporary Chinese through extensive reading 

and related conversation. Students will learn phrases of written/formal language (shūmiàn yǔ), which 

is different from daily colloquial/informal language. Learners will discuss in the Chinese language 

contemporary China social and cultural trends such as: marriage then and now, population, economics 

policies and reforms, government and politics, and environmental protection. Prerequisite: Chinese 

301 or by permission. Spring semester only, three hours. 

CHIN 305. BUSINESS CHINESE III. This course is conducted entirely in Chinese and is designed for 

students who are interested in international business with Chinese enterprises in Chinese-speaking communities. 

Students will study business and professional terminology; learn business practices and customs; 

practice giving formal presentations; read business related articles and statistical information; and 

review business documents including invoices, shipping documents, bank statements, sales and purchase 

contract, brochures introducing new products, and other business letters involving import and export 

trade. Students will write basic business letters and develop the ability to distinguish the stylistic differences 

between formal and informal correspondences, colloquial and written Chinese, and be able to write 

formal business letters in the appropriate format with the correct register. Students are expected to fully 

participate in discussions in Mandarin Chinese. Prerequisite: Chinese 205, 301, or by permission. 


CHIN 320. INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE CIVILIZATION. A survey of Chinese history and 

civilization including social, political, economic, and cultural developments. Prerequisite: Chinese 302 

or by permission. Offered periodically, semester course, three hours. 

CHIN 321. MODERN CHINA. This course addresses the momentous social and cultural changes that 

have occurred in China in recent years. In exploring this subject, Chinese culture is systematically 

examined from different aspects, including but not limited to, Chinese cultural roots, economy, ideology, 

politics, religion, and education. Some of China’s hottest issues, with which Western societies have 

been concerned in recent years, are discussed; such as the Reform movement, the Tiananmen Square 

Incident of 1989, human rights, the anti-Falun Gong campaign, peasants’ protest, HIV, China’s ascension, 

China-U.S. Taiwan relations, and China’s future. Prerequisite: Chinese 302 or by permission. 


CHIN 350. INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE LITERATURE. A study of China’s history, society, 

culture, and philosophies through traditional and modern Chinese literature. Prerequisite: Chinese 

302 or by permission. Offered periodically, semester course, three hours.


CHIN 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHINESE. Individual study in Chinese directed by a faculty 

member, with permission of the department chairman. 

Semester course, one, two, or three hours. 


Chinese. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


CHIN 390. STUDIES IN CHINESE. Readings and discussion of topics in literature or language. 

Subject matter varies. Prerequisite: Chinese 302 or by permission. 


CHIN 401. ADVANCED CHINESE III. This fourth-year course is designed for learners of Chinese 

who seek to improve overall language skills and the development of skills to approach authentic written 

texts. Extensive reading and colloquial and written usage building are major emphases of the 

course, while speaking and writing are incorporated in class discussions, oral reports, and essay assignments. 

Bible reading (in characters) will be used as part of the authentic materials. Prerequisite: 

Chinese 302 or by permission. Fall semester only, three hours. 

CHIN 402. ADVANCED CHINESE IV. This fourth-year course is designed for advanced learners 

of Chinese to improve overall language proficiency through extensive reading of texts in various topics, 

styles, or genres. Learners will also acquire a deeper understanding of major issues concerning 

modern Chinese intellectuals as well as a fuller picture of contemporary Chinese life and society. In 

addition, they will obtain skills needed to be independent and confident learners of Chinese. Unique 

strategies on how to share the Gospel with Chinese (different from other culture or language speakers) 

will be introduced. Prerequisite: Chinese 401 or by permission. Spring semester only, three hours. 

CHIN 403. INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL CHINESE I. An introduction to wenyan, the traditional 

written language of China, through the study of selections from ancient texts. Includes grammatical 

analysis and translation into baihua (modern Chinese); discussion will be in modern Chinese. 

Prerequisite: Chinese 302. Offered periodically, semester course, three hours. 

CHIN 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHINESE. Individual study directed by a faculty member, 

with permission of the department chairman. Semester course, one, two, or three hours. 


Chinese. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


FRENCH (FREN) 

FREN 101. ELEMENTARY FRENCH I. This course is intended for students who have not studied 

French before or who have had very little exposure to the language. Newly acquired vocabulary 

and grammatical structures will be practiced through general classroom discussions and small group 

and pair work activities. Homework will require the interactive use of audio and video material(s), as 

well as regular writing practice. The course will also invite students to explore the francophone world. 


FREN 102. ELEMENTARY FRENCH II. Continuation of French 101. Appropriate also for students 

with one year of high school study with grades of B or better. Beyond the expected acquisition 

of vocabulary and grammatical structures, students will be introduced to French and francophone culture 

through authentic materials (simple articles, films, videos, songs, recorded conversations). Lab 

work is to be completed on-line: it consists of audio, video material(s), and of written practice. 

Students will continue to explore France and the francophone world. Prerequisite: French 101 or 

equivalent. Spring semester only, three hours. 

FREN 201. INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I. This course is appropriate for students who have completed 

101 and 102, or 2 years of high school study with grades of B or better. After a review of elementary 

French, this course proceeds with an intensive study of grammar and vocabulary aimed at 

developing all four skills: writing, reading, listening, and speaking. Students will read fairly simple his-


torical or literary texts; they will perform small skits, memorize a few poems, and explore cultural contexts 

of French and francophone communities. Besides laboratory assignments and creative writing 

activities, students will do written exercises on a daily basis. Prerequisite: French 102 or equivalent. 


FREN 202. INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II. Continuation of French 201. Appropriate also for students 

who have completed 3 years of high school study with grades of B or better. The intermediate 

sequence is designed to help students attain a level of proficiency that should allow them to function 

comfortably in a French-speaking environment. This course will build on students’ existing skills in 

French and increase their confidence and ability to read, write, speak and understand French. It will 

introduce them to more refined lexical items, more complex grammatical structures, and more challenging 

cultural materials. Language laboratory practice will conclude each unit studied. Written exercises 

to be done outside of class will be assigned on a daily basis. Students will also write short papers 

in French. Prerequisite: French 201 or equivalent. Spring semester only, three hours. 

FREN 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in French. Sophomore 



FREN 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

French. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


FREN 305. CONVERSATION. Instruction in speaking and understanding French in a variety of 

social and professional situations. Required of French majors and those desiring teacher certification 

in French. This course fulfills the Speaking Intensive (SI) requirement for the French major. 

Prerequisite: French 202 or a 300-level French course, or by permission. 


FREN 307. PRINCIPLES OF FRENCH GRAMMAR AND STYLE. This course will help 

advanced students to further develop linguistic skills and learn to write creatively in the target language. 

Through challenging exercises, examinations, and the writing of essays – students gain continuous 

practice in speaking, reading, and writing the target language. Emphasis is placed on the following 

grammatical topics: parts of speech and grammatical functions, adjectives (descriptive, possessive, 

demonstrative, and indefinite), pronouns (possessive, demonstrative, indefinite, and relative), 

tenses of the indicative (present; passé composé, and imparfait), present participle, compound tenses, 

pronominal verbs, and agreement of the past participle. This course fulfills the Writing Intensive (WI) 

requirement for the French major. Prerequisite: French 202 or a 300-level French course, or by permission. 


FREN 308. PHONETICS AND LINGUISTICS. A systematic study of the sounds and sound patterns 

of French contrasted with English. Each student’s pronunciation in French will be evaluated with 

exercises assigned to correct and improve it. A theoretical and practical approach to the French phonetic 

system, this course includes phonetic transcriptions, an introduction to linguistics, and an 

overview of the history of the French language. Required of French majors and those desiring teacher 

certification in French. Prerequisites: French 202 or a 300-level French course, or by permission. 


FREN 309. ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION. The goal of this course is to enable 

advanced students to develop linguistic skills and the ability to write creatively in French. Through 

challenging exercises, examinations, and the writing of a creative paper, students gain continuous practice 

in speaking, reading, and writing in the target language. Emphasis is placed on the following 

aspects of French grammar: nouns, articles, compound tenses (other than those studied in 307), 

pronominal verbs, negatives, adverbs, passive voice, prepositions, personal pronouns, conditional, subjunctive, 

and imperative. This course fulfills the Writing Intensive (WI) requirement for the French 

major. Prerequisite: French 202 or a 300-level French course, or by permission. 



FREN 312. CONTEMPORARY FRANCE. Students enrolled in this course will gain access to contemporary 

France and to its people through readings and discussions (family, education, the arts, cinema 

and theater, history, and immigration). Attention to daily life and traditions will foster a greater 

awareness of the differences and similarities existing between France and the United States. The organization 

of this course is as follows: Geography, history (from the beginning of the third Republic [1875] 

to the present), government and institutions, manners and mores. Prerequisite: French 307 or 309, or 

by permission. Alternate Fall semesters, three hours. 

FREN 315. BUSINESS FRENCH. Through this course, students acquire the linguistic skills and 

cultural information they need to prepare for the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Paris examinations. 

They familiarize themselves with business practices of the Francophone world. They are 

exposed to key French business topics and to essential career practices, as well as to cultural concepts 

particular to French businesses. Areas of concentration are: 1. La correspondance; 2. La micro-informatique, 

Internet, le courrier électronique; 3. La recherche d’un emploi; 4. La typologie des enterprises; 

5. L’organisation des enterprises; 6. Le marketing; 7. La banque et les moyens de paiement; 8. 

Les transports et le commerce international. Prerequisite: French 307 or 309, or by permission. 


FREN 320. GENRES OF FRENCH LITERATURE I. A survey of French literature from the 

beginning, in the eleventh century, to the end of the eighteenth century. A study of French literary history, 

movements, authors, techniques, and themes, from the Song of Roland to Candide. Music and art 

of these periods will illustrate how the literature shares the same ideas and esthetics. This course fulfills 

the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for the French major. Prerequisite: French 202 or a 

300-level French course, or by permission. Offered periodically, semester course, three hours. 

FREN 321. GENRES OF FRENCH LITERATURE II. A survey of French literature of the nineteenth 

and twentieth centuries, from Romanticism to Duras and Robbe-Grillet. A study of French literary 

history, movements, authors, techniques, and themes of the last two centuries. Music and art of 

these periods will illustrate how the literature shares the same ideas and esthetics. It is not necessary 

to take French 320 before French 321. This course fulfills the Information Literacy (IL) requirement 

for the French major. Prerequisite: French 202 or a 300-level French course, or by permission. 


FREN 325. MODERN FRENCH THEATRE. A course designed to familiarize students with the 

major movements and authors of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including the avant-garde, 

surrealism, l’antithéâtre (Theater of the Absurd), and francophone theatre. This course fulfills the 

Information Literacy (IL) requirement for the French major. Prerequisite: French 202 or a 300-level 

French course, or by permission. Offered periodically, semester course, three hours. 

FREN 326. LE CINÉMA PAR LA CONVERSATION. This course begins with analyses, commentaries, 

and discussions of French films with which spectators in non-francophone countries are 

most likely to be familiar. Progressively, the emphasis shifts to films of the Occupation (1940-1944) 

and of the Nouvelle Vague (the 1960s), films which have been held significant in aesthetic, social, or 

moral terms by prominent critics and historians of French cinema. The materials and strategies used 

are meant to stimulate interest in the target language, to bridge the gap between “skill” and creative 

courses, and to develop the language proficiency of advanced students, as well as their ability to 

express themselves creatively in French. This course fulfills the Information Literacy (IL) requirement 

for the French major. Prerequisite: French 307 or 309, or by permission. 


FREN 330. WOMEN WRITERS IN FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE LITERATURE. This 

course serves to introduce students to the lives and works of francophone female authors from 1800 to 

the present. Its articulation is as follows: 1. Prise de conscience: Madame de Staël (France, 

Switzerland) and Simone de Beauvoir (France), with a side glance at Virginia Woolf (Great Britain); 

2. Childhood and formation: Christiane Rochefort (France) and Nathalie Sarraute (France, Russia); 3. 

Sexual awakenings and passion: Colette (France) and Marguerite Duras (France and Indochina); 4. 

Matriarchy and exile: Antonine Maillet (Canada). The last third of the course focuses on the study of 

texts by the three authors whose work is commonly, albeit somewhat paradoxically, known as “French 

Feminism”: Luce Irigaray (Belgium), Hélène Cixous (Algeria), and Julia Kristeva (Bulgaria). This 

course fulfills the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for the French major. Prerequisite: French 

307 or 309, or by permission. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours.


FREN 331. POETRY. The goal of this course is to enable students to express themselves in a more 

sophisticated language than had been hitherto feasible and to become acquainted with “explication de 

textes,” this staple of French classical education. Students will become familiar with the autobiographical 

and literary background of the following nineteenth and twentieth centuries French and francophone 

poets: Hugo, Nerval, Baudelaire, Mallarmé, Verlaine, Rimbaud, Valéry, Senghor, Césaire. 

This course fulfills the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for the French major. Prerequisite: 

French 307 or 309, or by permission. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

FREN 332. LA NOUVELLE FRANCOPHONE. A first goal of this course is to bridge the gap often 

experienced by students between the basic language work conducted during the first years of foreign 

language study and the diversified advanced work required of French majors. A second goal is to have 

students acquire substantive information on francophone countries, as well as on writers of France and 

the French-speaking world: Maupassant (France), Flaubert (France), Sartre (France), Camus (Algeria), 

Sarraute (Russia, France), Gabrielle Roy (Canada), Antonine Maillet (Canada), Maryse Condé 

(Guadeloupe), and Zobel (Martinique). A third goal is to have students analyze short-story fiction (nouvelle/s) 

and demonstrate a greater sophistication and complexity in their manipulation of language 

skills as they engage with authentic texts. This course fulfills the Information Literacy (IL) requirement 

for the French major. Prerequisite: French 307 or 309, or by permission. 


FREN 340. ADVANCED CONVERSATION AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE. Practice in 

expanding skills and vocabulary acquired in French 305 through the discussion of current issues presented 

in French newspapers and TV5, International French TV. Includes a study of colloquial French 

and an explanation of French culture and values today. Students are encouraged to consult French 

news sources on the Internet and to get daily updates. This course fulfills the Speaking Intensive (SI) 

requirement for the French major. Prerequisites: French 202 or a 300-level French course, or by permission. 

Strongly recommended: French 305. Spring semester only, three hours. 

FREN 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study directed by a faculty member, with permission 

of the department chairman. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 

FREN 362. ASPECTS OF LANGUAGE LEARNING. A course designed to provide opportunities 

to teach various grammar aspects of the French language, and to examine and implement a variety of 

technical aspects and resources in the foreign language curriculum in preparation for student teaching. 

Teacher candidates will regularly reflect on their teaching experiences and will develop a portfolio of 

materials representing their teaching in the target language. Required of all students desiring teacher 

certification in a foreign language. Corequisite: French 364. 

Spring semester of the sophomore year, two hours. 

FREN 364. PEDAGOGICAL MATERIALS. Introduction to the materials and resources of foreign 

language teaching. Analysis and preparation of instructional and evaluative materials in a specific target 

language. Required of all students desiring teacher certification in a foreign language. Corequisite: 

French 362. Spring semester of the sophomore year, two hours. 


French. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


FREN 390. STUDIES IN FRENCH. Readings and discussion of topics in literature or language. 

Subject matter varies. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 

FREN 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study directed by a faculty member, with permission 



French. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 



GERMAN (GERM) 

GERM 101. ELEMENTARY GERMAN I. Intended for students who have not studied German or 

for those with minimal high-school study: grammar and vocabulary-building fundamentals, and basic 

conversation. Fall semester only, three hours. 

GERM 102. ELEMENTARY GERMAN II. Appropriate for students who have studied German 101 

or with one year of high-school study with grades of B or better. Continuation of grammar, vocabulary 

building, and basic conversation and reading. Prerequisite: German 101. 


GERM 201. INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I. Appropriate for students who have completed two 

years of high school study with grades of B or better. Intensive study of grammar and vocabulary in 

oral and written practice and review of elementary German. Prerequisite: German 102. 


GERM 202. INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II. Continuation of German 201. Understanding and 

speaking, grammar, and readings from selected texts. Prerequisite: German 201. 


GERM 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in German. 



GERM 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

German. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


GERM 302. TECHNIQUES OF EFFECTIVE TRANSLATION. Training in effective techniques 

of translating German journals and books, including a review of grammar. Prerequisite: German 201. 


GERM 316. CONVERSATION. Instruction in speaking and understanding German in a variety of 

social and professional situations. Acquisition of vocabulary will be emphasized. Prerequisite: 

German 202 or a 300-level German course, or by permission. 


GERM 330. GERMAN CULTURE. A survey of German history and civilization including studies 

in geography, major eras of history, customs, and cultural accomplishments. Prerequisite: German 

202 or a 300-level German course, or by permission. 


GERM 334. ADVANCED GRAMMAR. A thorough review of the basic elements of German grammar 

and the study of finer grammatical points commonly omitted in review grammars. Prerequisite: 

German 202 or a 300-level German course, or by permission. 


GERM 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study directed by a faculty member, with permission 



German. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


GERM 390. STUDIES IN GERMAN. Readings and discussion of topics in literature or language. 

Subject matter varies. Semester course, two or three hours. 

GERM 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study directed by a faculty member with the permission 



German. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


JAPANESE (JAPN) 


JAPN 101. ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I. An introduction to Japanese language and culture, stressing 

both spoken and written language. Prerequisite: none. Fall semester only, three hours. 

JAPN 102. ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II. A continuation of Japanese 101, combining further study 

of language and culture with an emphasis on developing proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and 

speaking. Prerequisite: Japanese 101. Spring semester only, three hours. 

JAPN 201. INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I. Further study of the Japanese language and culture 

with an emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: Japanese 102 or equivalent. 


JAPN 202. INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II. Completion of the study of basic Japanese language 

with continued emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture. Prerequisite: Japanese 201. 


JAPN 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Japanese. 



JAPN 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Japanese. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


JAPN 301. ADVANCED JAPANESE I. An in-depth study of the Japanese language with an emphasis 

on listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture. Prerequisite: Japanese 202 or a 300-level 

Japanese course, or by permission. Fall semester only, three hours. 

JAPN 302. ADVANCED JAPANESE II. Further in-depth study of the Japanese language, with an 

emphasis on conversational proficiency as well as advanced reading and writing skills. Intensive practice 

in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: Japanese 301 or a 300-level Japanese 

course, or by permission. Spring semester only, three hours. 

JAPN 303. ADVANCED CONVERSATION. Training in oral expression with extensive vocabulary 

building and advanced grammatical structures, which is especially required in such circumstances as 

business in Japanese-speaking communities. Prerequisite: a 300-level Japanese course, or by permission. 


JAPN 310. BUSINESS JAPANESE. An emphasis on oral and written Japanese as well as cultural 

awareness in the Japanese business world. Practical language skills helpful in business interaction with 

Japanese-speaking communities. Intensive practice in speaking and writing for business purposes. 

Prerequisite: Japanese 202 or a 300-level Japanese course, or by permission. 


JAPN 320. INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE. A survey of 

Japanese history and civilization including social, political, economic, and cultural developments. 

Prerequisite: Japanese 202 or a 300-level Japanese course, or by permission. 


JAPN 330. INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE LITERATURE. A study of the representative 

works by major authors of the Japanese-speaking world. Prerequisite: Japanese 202 or a 300-level 

Japanese course, or by permission. Offered periodically, semester course, three hours. 

JAPN 340. MODERN JAPAN. A study of the events and ideas which have shaped contemporary 

Japan. Prerequisite: Japanese 202 or a 300-level Japanese course, or by permission. 


JAPN 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study directed by a faculty member, with permission 

of the department chairman. Semester course, one, two or three hours.



Japanese. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


JAPN 390. STUDIES IN JAPANESE. Readings and discussion on topics in literature or language. 

Subject matter varies. Prerequisite: Japanese 202 or a 300-level Japanese course. 


JAPN 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN JAPANESE. Individual study directed by a faculty member, 

with permission of the department chairman. Semester course, one, two, or three hours. 


Japanese. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


SPANISH (SPAN) 

SPAN 101. ELEMENTARY SPANISH I. This course is intended for students with no previous study 

of Spanish or who have had minimal exposure to the language. An introduction to Spanish, stressing 

the spoken language and giving practice in grammar, reading, and writing. 


SPAN 102. ELEMENTARY SPANISH II. Continuation of Spanish 101. Further development of basic 

communication skills including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: Spanish 101. 


SPAN 201. INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I. This course is appropriate for students who have completed 

Spanish 101 and 102, or 2 years of high school study with grades of B or better. A review of 

elementary Spanish and an intensive study of grammar and vocabulary in oral and written practice, and 

readings from selected texts. Prerequisite: Spanish 102 or equivalent. 


SPAN 202. INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II. Continuation of Spanish 201. The intensive study of 

grammar and vocabulary in oral and written practice, and readings from selected texts. Further development 

of basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: 

Spanish 201. Spring semester only, three hours. 

SPAN 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Spanish. Sophomore 



SPAN 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Spanish. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


SPAN 295. TRANSITIONAL SPANISH. An intermediate-level transitional course designed to help 

prepare students for advanced-level Spanish courses. This course will review, broaden, and solidify 

Spanish language proficiency, communication skills, and cultural awareness via increasingly more 

complex listening, speaking, reading, and writing tasks. Intended for students who have completed 

Spanish 202 or three years of high school Spanish. Semester course, three hours. 

SPAN 300. CONTEMPORARY CULTURE. A study of the contemporary Spanish-speaking world: 

geography, family life, beliefs and customs, educational systems, religious perspectives, social questions, 

festivals, and holidays. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300-level Spanish course, or by permission. 


SPAN 301. INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE. Introduction to techniques of literary analysis 

and study of representative works by major authors of the Spanish-speaking world. This course fulfills 

the Information Literacy (IL) and Writing Intensive (WI) requirements for the Spanish major. 

Prerequisite: Spanish 306. 

Offered periodically, semester course, three hours.


SPAN 303. CONVERSATION. Training in oral expression with extensive vocabulary building. 

Study of grammatical structures in conversational and role-playing circumstances. Required of 

Spanish majors and those desiring teacher certification in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300level 

Spanish course, or by permission. Fall Semester only, three hours. 

SPAN 304. NARRATION. Exploration of the oral traditions of Spanish-speaking regions and practice 

in storytelling in Spanish with an emphasis on the development of fluency, comprehensibility, intonation, 

and gesture. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300-level Spanish course, or by permission. 


SPAN 305. PHONETICS AND LINGUISTICS. A systematic study of the sounds, sound patterns, 

and intonations of Spanish as contrasted with English. Training in Spanish pronunciation, with special 

attention given to the problems teachers encounter in the classroom. Introduction to Spanish linguistic 

theory and terminology. Required of Spanish majors and those desiring teacher certification in 

Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300-level Spanish course, or by permission. 


SPAN 306. VERB CONSTRUCTS AND USAGE. Exploration of Spanish verbs and their forms, 

modes and applications. Designed to assist the development of written and oral competencies needed 

for Spanish 340, for Student Teaching, for graduate studies, and for the professional world. Required 

of all Spanish majors and of those desiring teacher certification in Spanish. Applicable to the requirements 

for a Spanish concentration in the Elementary Education major. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 

300-level Spanish course, or permission of the instructor. Spring semester, three hours. 

SPAN 310. COMMERCIAL SPANISH. Preparation for fundamental Spanish communication related 

to the fields of business and economics: applications, presentations, correspondence, advertising, 

reports, etc. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300-level Spanish course, or by permission. 


SPAN 319. INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH CIVILIZATION. A survey of Spanish history and 

civilization from pre-Roman times to the present. Through readings, videos, discussions and presentations, 

students explore the social, political, economic and cultural developments of Spain and its people. 

Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300-level Spanish course, or by permission. 


SPAN 320. MODERN SPAIN. A study of the events and ideas which have shaped Spain with an 

emphasis on the evolution of socioeconomic and political structures, cultural achievements and traditions 

from the seventeenth century to the present. Through readings, videos, discussions and presentations, 

students will develop an understanding of how Spain’s rich history contributes to the daily life 

of contemporary Spain (politics, religion, family, social issues and other current topics) and influences 

the ways in which Spaniards view themselves and the world. Students are required to consult Spanish 

news sources on the Internet regularly. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300-level Spanish course, or by 

permission. Offered periodically, semester course, three hours. 

SPAN 322. LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE I. A survey of the twenty-one 

Latin American republics, their history and civilization, people and society, arts and letters, customs, 

geography, and cultural accomplishments. This course fulfills the Speaking Intensive (SI) requirement 

for the Spanish major. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300-level Spanish course, or by permission. 


SPAN 323. LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE II. A cultural understanding of 

Latin America including identity issues, “mestizaje,” socio-political characteristics, and patterns of 

thought and expression in language, literature, philosophy, and art. The course also examines the 

effects of the Spanish conquest upon the development of Latin American society. This course fulfills 

the Speaking Intensive (SI) requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300-level 

Spanish course, or by permission. Offered periodically, semester course, three hours. 

SPAN 326. TRENDS IN LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE. A study of the literature of Latin 

America from the pre-Columbian era to the beginning of the 20 th century. This course fulfills the 

Information Literacy (IL) and Writing Intensive (WI) requirements for the Spanish major. 

Prerequisite: Spanish 306. Offered periodically, semester course, three hours.


SPAN 327. CONTEMPORARY LATIN AMERICAN AUTHORS. A survey with readings from 

representative works of the most important 20 th century authors in Latin American literature. This 

course fulfills the Information Literacy (IL) and Writing Intensive (WI) requirements for the Spanish 

major. Prerequisite: Spanish 306. Offered periodically, semester course, three hours. 

SPAN 330. GENRES OF SPANISH LITERATURE I. A study of representative authors and works 

of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Golden Age with exposure to various approaches to the reading 

and interpretation of literary works. This course fulfills the Information Literacy (IL) and Writing 

Intensive (WI) requirements for the Spanish major. Prerequisite: Spanish 306. 


SPAN 331. GENRES OF SPANISH LITERATURE II. A study of the major genres and works from 

eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Spain. This course fulfills the Information Literacy (IL) and 

Writing Intensive (WI) requirements for the Spanish major. Prerequisite: Spanish 306. 


SPAN 333. CONTEMPORARY SPANISH AUTHORS. A survey with readings from representative 

works of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This course fulfills the Information Literacy (IL) and 

Writing Intensive (WI) requirements for the Spanish major. Prerequisite: Spanish 306. 


SPAN 340. ADVANCED GRAMMAR FOR PROFICIENCY I. A thorough review and expansion 

of the basic elements of Spanish grammar and the study of finer grammatical points, with applications 

to written and oral proficiency. Required of Spanish majors and those desiring teacher certification in 

Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 306. Alternate Fall semesters, three hours. 

SPAN 341. ADVANCED GRAMMAR FOR PROFICIENCY II. Continued review and expansion 

of the basic elements of Spanish grammar and the study of finer grammatical points, with applications 

to written and oral proficiency. Required of Spanish majors and those desiring teacher certification in 

Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 340. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

SPAN 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study directed by a faculty member, with permission 


SPAN 362. ASPECTS OF LANGUAGE LEARNING. A course designed to provide opportunities 

to teach various grammar aspects of the Spanish language, and to examine and implement a variety of 

technical aspects and resources in the foreign language curriculum in preparation for student teaching. 

Teacher candidates will regularly reflect on their teaching experiences and will develop a portfolio of 

materials representing their teaching in the target language. Required of all students desiring teacher 

certification in a foreign language. Corequisite: Spanish 364. 

Spring semester of the sophomore year, two hours. 

SPAN 364. PEDAGOGICAL MATERIALS. Introduction to the materials and resources of foreign 

language teaching. Analysis and preparation of instructional and evaluative materials in a specific target 

language. Required of all students desiring teacher certification in a foreign language. Corequisite: 

Spanish 362. Spring semester of the sophomore year, two hours. 


Spanish. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


SPAN 375. SPANISH FOR THE PROFESSIONS. Training in vocabulary, reading comprehension, 

and oral and written skills for the utilization of Spanish in professions such as communications, social 

services, business, education, health professions, law, tourism, computer applications, and engineering. 

Designed for advanced-level students who wish to pursue their study of Spanish in combination with 

another field. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300-level Spanish course, or by permission. 

Offered periodically, semester course, 3 hours. 

SPAN 390. STUDIES IN SPANISH. Readings and discussion of topics in literature or language. 

Subject matter varies. Offered periodically, one, two or three hours.


SPAN 420. WRITTEN TRANSLATION/SIMULTANEOUS ORAL INTERPRETATION. 

Training and practice in the techniques of translation and interpretation with development of the nonliterary 

vocabulary needed for professional skills. Prerequisite: Spanish 306. 


SPAN 424. HISPANICS IN THE U.S. A study of the life-styles, heritage, influence, thoughts, and 

experiences of Cuban, Puerto Rican, Mexican American, Dominican, and other Spanish speakers in the 

United States today. Through extensive reading, videos and discussion, we will explore contemporary 

issues and topics of interest such as demographics, immigration, discrimination, workers’ rights, education, 

the arts, customs, beliefs and daily life. The course will foster a greater awareness of the similarities 

and differences existing between these communities, as well as their contributions to American 

society. Of particular interest to students of sociology and political science. Required of Spanish 

majors and those desiring teacher certification in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 306. 


SPAN 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study directed by a faculty member with permission 

of the department chairman. Semester course, one, two or three hours 


Spanish. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


GLOBAL STUDIES (GOBL) 

These courses are designed for students who wish to gain familiarity with cultures and literatures 

other than their own. Prior knowledge of a foreign language is unnecessary. None of the courses below 

may be counted toward fulfillment of the requirements for a language major. 

GOBL 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Global Studies. 



GOBL 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Global Studies. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


GOBL 290. STUDIES IN MODERN LANGUAGE. Readings and discussion of topics in literature 

or language. Subject matter varies. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 

GOBL 300. INTERNATIONAL MANNERS AND MORES. This course deals with foreign cultures, 

customs, and “how they think.” Although it is especially directed at the problems faced by the 

international businessperson who needs to create trust and understanding in order to function effectively 

in a foreign culture, the course also has proven to be of value for students in other majors who 

plan to work, study, and/or travel abroad. Spring semester only, three hours. 

GOBL 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study directed by a faculty member, with permission 



Global Studies. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


GOBL 390. STUDIES IN MODERN LANGUAGE. Readings and discussion of topics in literature 

or language. Subject matter varies. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 

GOBL 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study directed by a faculty member with permission 



Global Studies. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 



DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC AND FINE ARTS 

Dr. Arnold, Chair; Dr. Browne, Dr. Carter, Dr. Drake, Dr. Kolm, Dr. Konzen, Dr. Munson, 

Mrs. Paparone, Dr. Pisano. Part-Time: Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. Barron, Mr. Byo, Mr. Calaboyias, 

Mr. Churm, Mr. Colella, Mr. Dzugan, Mr. Fennell, Mr. Formeck, Mrs. Gregg, Mr. Heid, Mrs. 

Huntsman, Ms. Kohanski, Ms. Kubik, Mr. May, Mrs. McFarland, Mrs. Moser, Mrs. Rhoades, 

Mr. Scanga, Ms. Scott, Mrs. Sopher, Mr. Tessmer, Mrs. Young. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Music Degree in Music (MUSI) 

Music Core (56 hours): 


Music 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 217, 218, 221, 

307, 331, 332, and 476; Music 317 or 318. 

Applied Music Requirements (12 hours): Students must complete eight (8) semesters 

of one-credit private lessons and four (4) semesters of one-credit group music classes. 

Ensemble (11 hours): Over the four years, students must participate for at least one complete 

year in each of three ensembles: Music 101 Band, 102 Choir, and 103 Orchestra. 

Recital Attendance Requirement: Students must register for Music 199 each 

semester, which requires attendance at a predetermined number of faculty, senior and 

student recitals per semester. 

Recommended Electives: Music 223, 224, 230, 303, 304, 311, 325, 360, 403, 460, and 

488. 

Courses that count in the MUSI major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “MUSI” prefix. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education leading to 

K-12 certification (MUSE) 

The Pennsylvania Department of Education recognizes this major as an approved program 

for meeting the requirements of the Instructional I (Provisional) teaching certificate. 

For teacher certification requirements, see the Department of Education section. 



Music 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 217, 218, 221, 

307, 331, 332, and 476; Music 317 or 318. 


of one-credit private lessons and two (2) semesters of one-credit group music classes. 






Professional Education Requirements (41 hours): Education 103, 201, 202, 203, 

303, 311, 312, 371, 372, 373, 435, 437, and 488. 

Courses that count in the MUSE major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “MUSI” and “EDUC” prefix. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required 

to graduate.

Music and Fine Arts / 173 

It is strongly recommended that students in this major take the piano and/or voice proficiency 

test. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Music Degree in Music/Business (MUSB) 



Music 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 217, 218, 221, 

307, 331, 332, and 476; Music 317 or 318. 


of one-credit private lessons and two (2) semesters of one-credit group music 

classes. 

Ensemble (11 hours): Over the four years, students must participate for at least one 

complete year in each of three ensembles: Music 101 Band, 102 Choir, and 103 

Orchestra. 




Business Requirements (24 hours): 

Business 203, 204, 207, 301, and 303; 

Accounting 201 and 202; Economics 101. 

Courses that count in the MUSB major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “MUSI,” “ACCT,” “BUSA,” and “ECON” prefixes, excluding BUSA 

205 and 206. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Music Degree in Music/Performing Arts 

(MUSP) 



Music 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 217, 218, 221, 

307, 331, 332, and 476; Music 317 or 318. 



classes. 






Performing Arts Requirements (24 hours): Art 101; Communication 104, 235, 245, 

251, 259, 261, and 300; one course from Communication 277 or 378. 

Courses that count in the MUSP major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “MUSI,” “ART,” and “COMM” prefixes. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 

is required to graduate. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Music Degree in Music/Religion (MUSR)




Music 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 217, 218, 221, 

307, 331, 332, and 476; Music 317 or 318. 



classes. 

Ensemble (11 hours): Over the four years, students must participate for at least one 

complete year in each of three ensembles: Music 101 Band, 102 Choir, and 103 

Orchestra. 




Religion Requirements (23 hours): 

Music 325; Religion 211, 212, 216, and 246. 

One course from Religion 221, 232, 237, or 351. 



Courses that count in the MUSR major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “MUSI” and “RELI” prefixes. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required 

to graduate. 

Students are expected to contact their advisors for a recommended sequence of courses 

for the music majors. 

Applied Music 

Private lessons are offered in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar, 

harp, and percussion. 

Piano classes offer group instruction in a piano lab to develop skills in playing solo literature, 

accompaniment, harmonization, and transposition. Classes are available at various 

levels of proficiency. 

Voice classes offering group instruction in the techniques of voice production are available 

at beginning and intermediate levels. 

Guitar classes are available at beginning and intermediate levels. 

Ensemble 

Credit may be earned for membership in performing organizations during each semester. 

Ensembles offered for credit include Band, Chapel Choir, and Orchestra. Other ensembles 

are available on a non-credit basis. 

The Music Department has designated courses within the Bachelor of Music degree as 

Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), and Information Literacy (IL). These 

courses provide the necessary skills that will be needed by a professional music educator, 

performer, conductor, composer, or scholar. Music 203, 204, and 208 are designated as SI 

courses. They provide the music student with skills necessary to speak in front of an audience 

as part of a performance and to deliver oral presentations in the music content area. 

Music 331 and 332 are designated as IL and WI courses. They provide the music student 

with an introduction to music research skills encompassing use of musical scores, recordings, 

traditional library sources and Internet use. Implementing the IL and WI skills pro-


vides the necessary skills used in all areas of the music profession. Music 221 is also an IL 

course. This music technology course provides the student with MIDI experience, sound 

technology, and information access through the Internet. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Studio Art (18-19 hours) 

Art Core Courses: 

Art 101, 103, 112, 122, 201, and 202 (14 hours). 

Art Electives: 

Two courses from Art 106, 205, 207 or COMM 245 (4-5 hours). 

MUSIC (MUSI) 

MUSI 100. BAND. Fall Semester: The college marching band begins its year with band camp one 

week before classes begin in the fall. The band performs at home football games, selected away football 

games, and high school band festivals. Spring Semester: The symphonic band performs all styles 

of concert literature and performs two concerts during the semester. Semester course, one hour. 

MUSI 101. CHOIR. College chapel choir members prepare, study, and present choral literature. The 

choir performs at Sunday vesper services as well as a concert each semester. 


MUSI 102. ORCHESTRA. The college orchestra performs a repertoire of classical as well as modern 

music. The orchestra performs one concert during the fall semester and two during the spring 

semester. Semester course, one hour. 

MUSI 103. BASIC MUSIC. An introduction to harmony, including elements of theory, melody writing, 

and writing basic four-part harmony. This course includes the opportunity to use computer applications 

pertinent to the teaching of public school music. Fall semester only, three hours. 

MUSI 104. FIRST YEAR HARMONY. A beginning course in basic harmony relations, including 

the theoretical study of harmony. Prerequisite: Music 103. Spring semester only, two hours. 

MUSI 105. SOLFEGGIO I. An aural skills and sightsinging class including melodic dictation, interval 

recognition, and chord identification. Fall semester only, one hour. 

MUSI 106. SOLFEGGIO II. A continuation of Music 105, including all intervals, melodic dictation 

with large leaps, melodic and harmonic error detection, and chord identification including I, ii, iii, IV, 

V, and vi triads. Prerequisite: Music 105. Spring semester only, one hour. 

MUSI 107. BRASS METHODS. Class instruction in the brass instruments with emphasis on development 

of the instrumental program in the schools. Fall semester only, one hour. 

MUSI 108. PERCUSSION METHODS. Class instruction in percussion instruments with emphasis 

on development of the program in the schools. Spring semester only, one hour. 

MUSI 111. PIANO CLASS. This course seeks to give the non-music major an introduction to basic 

keyboard skills and musicianship with emphasis upon playing the piano for pleasure. The classes 

progress from beginning through intermediate. Fall-Spring, one hour each semester. 

MUSI 114. GROVE CITY COLLEGE WIND ENSEMBLE. The Wind Ensemble is a select group 

of instrumental music students. This 45 member ensemble performs music of an academic nature 

including contemporary, classical, and standard wind literature. Enrollment is open to students of all 

majors by audition. Semester course, zero hours. 

MUSI 115. GROVE CITY COLLEGE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA. The Chamber Orchestra is a 

select group of string majors and other qualified students who must audition to join. This ensemble 

performs more challenging works than those chosen for the string orchestra. The group presents music 

in each orchestra concert and other selected performances during the academic year. 

Semester course, zero hours.


MUSI 116. GROVE CITY COLLEGE TOURING CHOIR. The Touring Choir is comprised of 

selected vocalists who are committed to striving for excellence in the choral art. The choir sings for 

campus events, area churches, and takes a ten-day tour during Easter break. Auditions are held at the 

beginning of the fall semester. Semester course, zero hours. 

MUSI 117. GROVE CITY COLLEGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE. The Jazz Ensemble is a highly 

advanced instrumental performing group. This group performs advanced Jazz literature that includes 

Swing, Bebop, Latin, Fusion, and other of the more modern styles of Jazz literature. Musicians are 

selected for this group by invitation and/or an audition process and typically required to have been in 

the Stage Band for at least one year. Improvisational and advanced computing skills are highly desirable 

for the membership of this ensemble. The Jazz Ensemble typically performs medium-advanced 

to very-advanced Jazz literature and performs three college concerts per year as well as at some offcampus 

events. Semester course, zero hours. 

MUSI 118. GROVE CITY COLLEGE STAGE BAND. The Stage Band is an advanced instrumental 

performing group. This group performs Jazz literature that focuses primarily on “classic” Jazz 

Swing (from the 30s and 40s) and Broadway-style, “Show Tune” literature. Musicians are selected 

for this group by an open-audition process that happens during the 1st and 2nd week of the 1st semester 

of each college calendar year. While improvisational skills are not necessary for the instrumentalists 

of this group, they are encouraged. The Stage Band typically performs medium to advanced Jazz 

literature and performs three college concerts per year. Semester course, zero hours. 

MUSI 121. PIANO PROFICIENCY CLASS. This is a course of study to prepare music education 

majors to meet the keyboard standards for successful classroom teaching. The class studies piano 

repertoire as well as elements of the Piano Proficiency Exam. Fall-Spring, one hour each semester. 

MUSI 125. INTERMEDIATE PIANO CLASS. This course seeks to give non-music majors, with 

some degree of previous piano training, continued instruction in the fundamentals of keyboard playing. 

Fall-Spring, one hour each semester. 

MUSI 131. ORGAN CLASS. This course is for music as well as non-music majors interested in the 

organ and its literature. The course also studies the history and design of the organ as well as acoustics 

and liturgical architecture. Fall-Spring, one hour each semester. 

MUSI 135. GUITAR CLASS I. This is an introductory course designed to provide the student with 

a means of self-expression through playing the guitar. Fall-Spring, one hour each semester. 

MUSI 137. GUITAR CLASS II. This course is for the student who has a basic knowledge of the 

guitar. This course includes teaching correct methods for learning flamenco techniques, aural and visual 

analysis, and performance harmonizing. Fall-Spring, one hour each semester. 

MUSI 141. BEGINNING VOICE CLASS. This course teaches vocal production and song presentation. 

Individuals demonstrate and perform for class members. Fall semester only, one hour. 

MUSI 144. INTERMEDIATE VOICE CLASS. This course teaches vocal production and song presentation 

for students with previous experience. Individuals demonstrate and perform for class members. 


MUSI 151-152. PRIVATE PIANO LESSON. This course consists of one-half hour for one credit 

(151) or one full hour for two credits (152) of individual instruction at the piano. The level of repertoire 

will depend upon the technical and musical abilities of the student. 


MUSI 155-156. PRIVATE ORGAN LESSON. This course consists of one-half hour for one credit 

(155) or one full hour for two credits (156) of individual instruction at the organ. The student will 

study literature appropriate to the organ and also work on technical development. 


MUSI 161-162. PRIVATE VOICE LESSON. This course consists of one-half hour for one credit 

(161) or one full hour for two credits (162) of private instruction in voice. Vocal production, language 

training, and performance skills for the individual singer are taught. 

Semester course, one or two hours.


MUSI 163-164. PRIVATE STRING LESSON - CELLO. This course consists of one-half hour for 

one credit (163) or one full hour for two credits (164) of individual instruction on the cello. Students will 

improve technical skill as well as become familiar with string literature for the appropriate instrument. 


MUSI 165-166. PRIVATE STRING LESSON - VIOLIN/VIOLA. This course consists of one-half 

hour for one credit (165) or one full hour for two credits (166) of individual instruction on the violin 

or viola. Students will improve technical skill as well as become familiar with string literature for the 

appropriate instrument. Semester course, one or two hours. 

MUSI 167-168. PRIVATE BRASS LESSON - FRENCH HORN. This course consists of one-half 

hour for one credit (167) or one full hour for two credits (168) of individual instruction on French horn. 

Included in the instruction are techniques for developing embouchure; fingerings and their alternates; 

and solo repertoire for the French horn. Semester course, one or two hours. 

MUSI 169-170. PRIVATE BRASS LESSON - TROMBONE. This course consists of one-half hour 

for one credit (169) or one full hour for two credits (170) of individual instruction on the trombone for 

the student to develop proficiency on the trombone, with special emphasis on slide positions, 

embouchure, trigger fingerings, and appropriate repertoire. Semester course, one or two hours. 

MUSI 171-172. PRIVATE BRASS LESSON - TRUMPET. This course consists of one-half hour 

for one credit (171) or one full hour for two credits (172) of individual instruction on the trumpet. The 

student will become familiar with solo repertoire as well as fingerings and their alternates, tone quality, 

embouchure, and breathing techniques. Semester course, one or two hours. 

MUSI 173-174. PRIVATE BRASS LESSON - BARITONE/TUBA. This course consists of onehalf 

hour for one credit (173) or one full hour for two credits (174) of individual instruction for the student 

to develop proficiency on one of the lower brass instruments: baritone/euphonium or tuba. 

Playing techniques; fingerings and their alternates; tone quality; embouchure; and a variety of appropriate 

literature for the instrument will be presented. Semester course, one or two hours. 

MUSI 175-176. PRIVATE BASSOON LESSON. This course consists of one-half hour for one credit 

(175) or one full hour for two credits (176) of individual instruction on the bassoon to gain mastery 

of the techniques of performance. The student will become familiar with fingerings, embouchure, reed 

making, and bassoon literature. Semester course, one or two hours. 

MUSI 177-178. PRIVATE CLARINET/SAXOPHONE LESSON. This course consists of one-half 

hour for one credit (177) or one full hour for two credits (178) of individual instruction on the clarinet 

or saxophone. The student will gain mastery of the basic techniques of performance including literature, 

intonation, hand position, articulation, fingerings, and embouchure. 


MUSI 179-180. PRIVATE OBOE/ENGLISH HORN LESSON. This course consists of one-half 

hour for one credit (179) or one full hour for two credits (180) of individual instruction to gain mastery 

of the techniques of performance on the oboe or English horn. The student will become familiar 

with uniqueness of each instrument including fingerings, embouchure, reed making and literature. 


MUSI 181-182. PRIVATE PERCUSSION LESSON. This course consists of one-half hour for one 

credit (181) or one full hour for two credits (182) of individual instruction on all of the percussion 

instruments. The course teaches playing techniques, fundamentals of each instrument, and literature. 


MUSI 183-184. PRIVATE FLUTE LESSON. This course consists of one-half hour for one credit 

(183) or one full hour for two credits (184) of individual instruction for the student who is interested 

in developing knowledge of flute literature; technique; tone quality and vibrato; fingerings; and 

embouchure. Semester course, one or two hours. 

MUSI 185-186. PRIVATE GUITAR LESSON. This course consists of one-half hour for one credit 

(185) or one full hour for two credits (186) of individual instruction for the student wishing to concentrate 

on techniques and fundamentals of guitar playing. Instruction is given on chords, harmonic 

structure, scales, and literature. Semester course, one or two hours.


MUSI 187-188. PRIVATE HARP LESSON. This course consists of one-half hour for one credit 

(187) or one full hour for two credits (188) of individual instruction at the harp. 


MUSI 189-190. PRIVATE STRING LESSON - BASS. This course consists of one-half hour for 

one credit (189) or one full hour for two credits (190) of individual instruction on the string bass. 

Students will improve technical skill as well as become familiar with string literature for the appropriate 

instrument. Semester course, one or two hours. 

MUSI 199. MUSIC RECITAL ATTENDANCE. Students fulfill this requirement by attending a 

predetermined number of faculty, senior and student recitals each semester. Students majoring in 

music must register for this course each semester. The student’s academic advisor will monitor compliance 

with this requirement. Semester course, zero hours. 

MUSI 203. SECOND YEAR HARMONY/FORM AND ANALYSIS I. This course covers topics 

in late Renaissance Polyphony, 18 th century counterpoint, fugue, variation technique, sonata form, and 

rondo form. In addition the elements of chromatic harmony are studied including borrowed chords, 

neapolitan sixth chords, and augmented sixth chords. This course meets the Speaking Intensive (SI) 

requirement for music majors. Prerequisite: Music 103 and 104. Fall semester only, two hours. 

MUSI 204. SECOND YEAR HARMONY/FORM AND ANALYSIS II. This course covers topics 

in analysis from the Romantic period, Post-Romantic, Impressionistic, and other related styles. 

Analysis of the major styles of twentieth century music is also included. Other elements of chromatic 

harmony are developed including extended harmony, chromatic mediants. Set theory and serialism 

are also studied. This course meets the Speaking Intensive (SI) requirement for music majors. 

Prerequisite: Music 203. Spring semester only, two hours. 

MUSI 205. SOLFEGGIO III. A continuation of Music 106, including harmonic intervals, chord 

cluster identification, modes, 7 th chords, harmonic dictation, and chord identification including inversions. 

Prerequisites: Music 105 and 106. Fall semester only, two hours. 

MUSI 206. SOLFEGGIO IV. A continuation of Music 205, including compound intervals, melodic 

dictation with modulating melodies, and chord identification with all seventh chords and secondary 

dominants. Prerequisite: Music 205. Spring semester only, two hours. 

MUSI 207. WOODWIND METHODS. Class instruction in the woodwind instruments with emphasis 

on the development of the instrumental program in the schools. Fall semester only, one hour. 

MUSI 208. INSTRUMENTAL PROFICIENCY. Class instruction and review of the brass, woodwind, 

and percussion instruments with emphasis on repertoire for the development of instrumental programs 

for the younger student. This course meets the Speaking Intensive (SI) requirement for music 

majors. Prerequisites: Music 107, 108, and 207. Spring semester only, one hour. 

MUSI 217. BEGINNING CHORAL CONDUCTING. Techniques of choral conducting with practice 

in conducting a chorus. Fall semester only, one hour. 

MUSI 218. BEGINNING INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING. Principles and techniques of instrumental 

conducting, including score reading; characteristics of orchestral and band instruments; and 

practice in conducting an ensemble. Spring semester only, one hour. 

MUSI 221. MUSIC TECHNOLOGY. This class will encompass three areas of computer knowledge: 

computer basics, basic fundamentals of electronic production of music with MIDI (Musical Instrument 

Digital Interface), and the software needed. Also included will be the instruction of sound principles 

and acoustics. This course meets the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for music majors. 


MUSI 223. OPERA WORKSHOP. This course will introduce the student to selected scenes from 

operas. There will be a focus on scene analysis and character development within the context of an 

operatic role. Class will encourage singers to integrate the vocal and physical connection of theater 

with language and music. Course may be repeated. Semester course, one hour.


MUSI 224. KEYBOARD TECHNIQUES. Group study of matters common to all keyboard musicians, 

including practice procedures, accompanying, recital preparation, teaching materials, and methods. 

Offered alternate years, Spring semester only, one hour. 

MUSI 230. 20th CENTURY JAZZ HISTORY. A study of the literature and culture of jazz music 

and jazz musicians throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The focus of the course will be about the 

people, history, and compositions related to genre of jazz. Although a background in music is helpful 

to have for this class, it is not required. Spring semester only, two hours. 

MUSI 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Music. Sophomore 



MUSI 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Music. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


MUSI 302. LITERATURE OF MUSIC. A non-technical survey of the great musical compositions 

of Western civilization by way of classroom listening. Recommended for non-music majors. 


MUSI 303. COUNTERPOINT. A study of contrapuntal style and practices of Palestrina and other 

masters of the sixteenth century; compositions of modal counterpoint in two, three and four parts. 

Prerequisite: Music 203 or 204. Offered alternate years, Spring semester only, one hour. 

MUSI 304. INSTRUMENTATION. A study of the range, tonal and technical characteristics of the 

brass, reed, string and percussion choirs, progressing from the scoring for small ensembles through 

scoring for full band and orchestra. Offered alternate years, semester course, two hours. 

MUSI 307. STRING METHODS. Class instruction in the string instruments of the orchestra; methods 

of instruction for younger orchestra, with emphasis on the principles of tone production, intonation, 

bowing, and phrasing. Semester course, one hour. 

MUSI 311. KEYBOARD HARMONY. An elective course in harmonic practice at the keyboard. 

Prerequisite: Music 204. Offered alternate years, Fall semester only, one hour. 

MUSI 317. ADVANCED CHORAL CONDUCTING. A course for students desiring further experience 

in conducting advanced choral material. This course meets the Speaking Intensive requirement 

for music majors. Prerequisite: Music 217. Spring semester only, two hours. 

MUSI 318. ADVANCED INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING. A course for students desiring further 

experience in conducting advanced instrumental material. Prerequisite: Music 218. 


MUSI 325. CHURCH MUSIC. A practical study of the skills and resources needed for developing 

and maintaining a current church music program. Spring semester only, two hours. 

MUSI 331. MUSIC HISTORY I. A survey of music in Western civilization from ancient Greece to 

1750. This course, along with Music 221 and 332, meets the Writing Intensive (WI) and Information 

Literacy (IL) requirements for music majors. Prerequisite: Humanities 301. 


MUSI 332. MUSIC HISTORY II. A survey of music in Western civilization from 1750 to the present. 

This course, along with Music 221 and 331, meets the Writing Intensive (WI) and Information 

Literacy (IL) requirements for music majors. Prerequisite: Humanities 301. 


MUSI 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Advanced study in an area of music not available through regular 

course offerings. Prerequisite: Sophomore status or higher and permission of the department chair. 




Music. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


MUSI 403. COMPOSITION. An elective course in music composition. Prerequisite: Music 204. 


MUSI 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Advanced study in an area of music not available through regular 

course offerings. Prerequisite: Junior status or higher and permission of the department chair. 



Music. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


MUSI 476. SENIOR MUSIC RECITAL. The senior recital is the culmination of study in an area(s) 

of applied performance. The recitalist demonstrates knowledge of the technique, repertoire, and stylistic 

interpretation that has been acquired in the applied area(s) during the previous semesters of study. 

The senior recital is a public performance. Semester course, one hour. 

MUSI 477. PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAM. The Piano Proficiency Exam is a performance-playing 

exam given to music majors before a faculty committee. Included in the exam are harmonization 

of simple melody lines; transpositions; major and minor scales; and sight-reading. A student may pass 

all or part of the exam. Students may enroll in Piano Proficiency Class to prepare for the piano proficiency 

exam. Semester course, zero hours. 

MUSI 478. VOICE PROFICIENCY EXAM. The Voice Proficiency Exam is a performance-singing 

exam given to music majors before a faculty committee. Included in the exam are an evaluation of 

vocal production, the singing of major and minor scales, and sight singing. A student may pass all or 

part of the exam. Students may enroll in Beginning and/or Intermediate Voice Class to prepare for the 

voice proficiency exam. Semester course, zero hours. 

MUSI 488. SEMINAR IN MUSIC. Available only by permission of the department and the instructor 

involved. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 

MUSI 499. HONORS IN MUSIC. A course beyond the regular requirements for the music major. 

Available only to students with senior status and on an individual basis. Semester course, one hour. 

FINE ARTS (ART) 

ART 101. DRAWING AND PAINTING. An introduction to a variety of media, including pencil, 

charcoal, watercolor, and acrylic painting. Semester course, two hours. 

ART 103. CERAMICS. A studio course, which introduces students to slab, coil, and wheel-thrown 

pottery. An additional fee is charged for this course. Semester course, two hours. 

ART 106. ELEMENTS OF DESIGN. A study of design and its applications in our environment. 

Design principles and color theory are explored through the creation of both two and three-dimensional 

projects. Spring semester only, two hours. 

ART 111-112. SCULPTURE. A course presenting both the historical and contemporary techniques 

of sculpture and a study of materials that will include clay, wood, stone, and plaster. The student will 

explore various techniques in modeling, carving, and casting. An additional fee is charged for this 

course. Semester course, 111 is one hour and 112 is two hours. 

ART 121-122. PRINT MAKING. Introduces the areas of entaglio, drypoint, etching on copper and 

zinc plates, woodcuts, and silkscreen process. Methods will include introduction to inks, rollers, silk, 

wood, and metals as applied by manual methods and the use of the printing press. An additional fee 

is charged for this course. Semester course, 121 is one hour and 122 is two hours.


ART 201. HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF ART I. A survey of the visual arts (including 

painting, architecture, and sculpture) from prehistory through the High Renaissance, studied through 

illustrated lectures, readings, and class discussions. Students may take either Art 201 or 202 or both, 

and may take them in any order. Prerequisite: Humanities 301. Fall semester only, three hours. 

ART 202. HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF ART II. A survey of the visual arts (including 

painting, architecture, and sculpture) from Mannerism through the Twentieth Century, studied through 

illustrated lectures, readings, and class discussions. Students may take either Art 201 or 202 or both, 

and may take them in any order. Prerequisite: Humanities 301. Spring semester only, three hours. 

ART 205. ADVANCED DRAWING AND PAINTING. A continuation of study in the areas of drawing 

and painting media. Prerequisite: Art 101. Semester course, two hours. 

ART 207. ADVANCED CERAMICS. This course is a continuation of the beginning ceramics class. 

An additional fee is charged for this course. Prerequisite: Art 103 and permission of instructor. 


ART 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Art. Sophomore 



ART 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in Art. 



ART 290. STUDIES IN FINE ARTS. Typically offered during May Intersession, this travel course 

features the culture, music, and art of selected areas of Western Europe and is given as credit for those 

taking the travel interim who have already received credit for Humanities 301: Civilization and the 

Arts. Course content includes viewing assigned pre-trip documentaries, attending all trip lectures and 

visits, completing assigned readings, and keeping a directed journal. Trip fees apply. 

Intersession course, three hours. 

ART 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Advanced study in an area of art not available through regular 

course offerings. An independent study form is required to register for this class. An additional fee is 

charged for this course. Prerequisite: Sophomore status or higher and permission of the department chair. 



Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


ART 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Advanced study in an area of art not available through regular 

course offerings. An independent study form is required to register for this class. An additional fee 

is charged for this course. Prerequisite: Junior status or higher and permission of the department chair. 



Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


ART 488. SEMINAR IN ART. Available only by pre-approved permission of the department chair 

and the instructor involved. An additional fee is charged for this course. 



DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY 

Dr. Spradley, Chair; Mr. DiQuattro, Dr. R. Trammell. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy (PHIL) (30 hours) 

Core Requirements: (24 hours) 

Philosophy 161, 191, 201, 334, 339, and 380. 

Choose one course from: Philosophy 336 or 371. 

Choose one course from: Philosophy 361 or 362. 

Major Electives: (6 hours) Choose two courses from: 

Philosophy 211, 243, 251, 255, 271, 290, 310, 311, 312, 340, 390, Political Science 

255, 256, Psychology 220, 320, or Religion 261. 

Courses that count in the PHIL major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “PHIL” prefix, POLS 255, POLS 256, PSYC 220, PSYC 320, and 

RELI 261. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate. 



Developing information literacy and writing skills in the study of Philosophy involves 

gaining proficiency in doing research in great philosophical thinkers and ideas sufficient for 

the writing of clear, well-supported research and critical analysis papers in the major. To 

this end, the required course Philosophy 334 Plato and Aristotle will be used as a Writing 

Intensive and Information Literacy course. Professional speaking skills are also essential in 

preparing Philosophy students for graduate school and/or a career, and Philosophy 339 

Modern Philosophy or Philosophy 371 20th Century Philosophy provide instruction as 

Speaking Intensive courses. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Philosophy (18 hours) 

A minor in Philosophy will consist of any eighteen hours of Philosophy courses. A 

maximum of three credits of independent study in Philosophy may count toward the minor. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Political Philosophy and Theology (18 hours) 

This minor will focus on topics in political philosophy and theology. The broadest 

issues explore what is the good society, the good person, and the good life, as well as issues 

concerning justice and political ethics. These issues quickly lead to a myriad of sub issues, 

among them our views of human nature, personal freedom, the meaning of life, and what 

defines a good government. 


Philosophy 310; Political Science 255, 256; and Religion 220. 

Elective Requirements (6 hours): 

Two courses from: Philosophy 191, 362, 380; Political Science 206, 350, or 354.

PHILOSOPHY (PHIL) 

Philosophy / 183 

PHIL 161. INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY. A course designed to acquaint the student with 

the various fields and problems of philosophy. Primary sources are used. 


PHIL 191. INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS. A study of moral theory and the insight of principal 

figures whose ideas have shaped ethical understanding. The course begins with Plato and concludes 

with contemporary twentieth century ethicists. Primary sources are used. 


PHIL 201. SYMBOLIC LOGIC. A study of formal deductive logic with emphasis on testing arguments 

for validity and translating English statements into symbolic notation. Truth tables, tautologies, 

contradictions, quantifiers, relations, and identity are included. Semester course, three hours. 

PHIL 211. GENERAL LOGIC. A study of reasoning in a variety of contexts. Attention is given to 

both inductive and deductive arguments. Many kinds of fallacies are studied as well as traditional syllogisms 

and logical puzzles. Diagramming techniques are developed. 


PHIL 243. FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENCE. This course may include such issues as the nature of 

scientific theories, the nature of scientific explanation and causality, the justification of scientific 

beliefs, and how to understand scientific revolutions. Some attention may be given to the relationship 

between science and either metaphysics or religion. Prerequisite: Humanities 201. 

Offered alternate years, semester course, two or three hours. 

PHIL 251. DEFENDING THE FAITH. This course will investigate evidential, presupposition, postmodern, 

and other approaches to apologetics. The emphasis will be on the epistemological stance one 

should take in apologetic encounters. A portion of this course will focus on responses to various objections 

and concerns that one is likely to face in apologetic encounters. Prerequisite: Humanities 201. 


PHIL 255. LANGUAGE, MIND, AND REALITY. The course is concerned with the semantics 

(meaning, truth, and reference) of natural languages and the semantic connections of language with the 

mind and external reality. What are concepts and how they are formed may also be considered. 


PHIL 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Philosophy. 



PHIL 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Philosophy. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


PHIL 271. BIO-MEDICAL ETHICS. An introduction to the ethical issues arising in the field of biomedicine. 

Topics covered include issues such as abortion, eugenics, euthanasia, organ transplantation, 

behavior control, the right of a patient to refuse treatment, etc. Sophomore, junior, or senior standing. 


PHIL 290. STUDIES IN PHILOSOPHY. The subject matter for this course will vary each semester 

to allow for the introduction of new courses in the field of philosophy. 


PHIL 310. POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY. This course will focus on topics in 

political philosophy and theology. The broadest issues are such things as what is the good society, a 

good person, and a good life, as well as issues of justice and political ethics. Each of these issues lead 

to a myriad of sub issues, among them our views of human nature, how much freedom do we give people, 

the meaning of life, and what is a good government. Semester course, three hours.


PHIL 311. METAPHYSICS. Metaphysics examines such basic questions as “What is real?” “What 

is the nature of basic reality?” and “What is the nature of human beings?” This course will examine 

some influential discussions of metaphysics arising from these basic questions. Some topics we may 

discuss include the nature of identity, the relationship between mind and body, free will, and other topics 

that arise in answering basic metaphysical questions. Semester course, three hours. 

PHIL 312. EPISTEMOLOGY. Epistemology is the study of the nature and limits of human knowledge, 

understanding and rationality. Questions covered in this course may include “What is knowledge” 

“What gives a person a good reason for his/her beliefs?” “What are the limits of human understanding 

and rationality?” and “What does it mean to achieve excellence in intellectual pursuits?” 


PHIL 334. PLATO AND ARISTOTLE. A survey of Western philosophy from the early Greeks 

through Aristotle. Special attention will be given to the philosophies of Aristotle and Plato. Primary 

sources are used. This course fulfills the Writing Intensive (WI) and Information Literacy (IL) requirement 

for the Philosophy major. Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours. 

PHIL 336. AUGUSTINE AND AQUINAS. A study of the thought of prominent philosophers from 

St. Augustine to Ockham. Primary sources are used. 


PHIL 339. MODERN PHILOSOPHY. A survey of Western philosophy from Descartes through 

Kant. Primary sources are used. This course is one choice that fulfills the Speaking Intensive (SI) 

requirement for the philosophy major. Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours. 

PHIL 340. PHILOSOPHY OF LAW. This course commonly examines such topics as the nature of 

law, the relationship of law to morality, the problem of judicial interpretation, justice, and rights. 


PHIL 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for sophomore and junior students with previous 

background in philosophy to do intensive independent study of specialized topics. Prerequisite: 

consent of the department. Semester course, one, two, or three hours. 

PHIL 361. FAITH AND THE LIBERAL ARTS. The central focus of this course is a study of the 

relationship between what we learn in the liberal arts and what we learn from scripture focusing specifically 

on the relation between Christian theology and science and Christian theology and philosophy, 

although other disciplines may also be considered. Semester course, three hours. 

PHIL 362. PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION. This courses addresses issues in theology where philosophical 

concepts or techniques may prove enlightening, or where theology casts light on the problems 

of philosophy, or where philosophical theories cast light on theological issues. 



Philosophy. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


PHIL 371. TWENTIETH CENTURY PHILOSOPHY. A study of representative thinkers in twentieth 

century philosophy including key figures in the analytic and pragmatism movements. Primary 

sources are used. This course is one choice that fulfills the speaking Intensive (SI) requirement for the 

Philosophy major. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. 


PHIL 380. CURRENT PROBLEMS IN PHILOSOPHY. A study of contemporary issues in philosophy 

from a variety of fields. This course may be repeated, as topics covered vary per semester. 

Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. 


PHIL 390. ADVANCED STUDIES IN PHILOSOPHY. The subject matter for this course will vary 

each semester to allow for the introduction of new courses in the field of philosophy. 


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PHIL 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for junior and senior students with previous 

background in philosophy to do intensive independent study of specialized topics. Prerequisite: 

Twelve hours of philosophy or consent of the department. Semester course, three hours. 


Philosophy. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS 

Dr. Lyle, Chair; Dr. Williams, Associate Chair; Mr. Chinn, Mr. Dreves, Mr. Fritz, Mrs. Fuss, 

Ms. Harris, Ms. Jacobs, Mrs. Lamie, Mr. Lamie, Mrs. Mitchell-Emigh, Ms. Roberts, 

Mr. Severson, Mr. Skaricich, Mr. C. Smith, Mr. Walters. Part-Time: Mrs. Gruber, 

Ms. Sherman. Staff: Mr. Briggs, Mr. Hawke. 

The Department of Physical Education and Athletics and Grove City College believe 

that a Christian liberal arts college should teach the “whole individual,” giving careful attention 

to the development of psychomotor (physical development), cognitive (basic reasoning), 

and the affective (social, emotional and spiritual) behavioral goals of the student 

regardless of his/her major. 

In an attempt to realize this philosophy, the Department of Physical Education and 

Athletics and Grove City College present a balanced program that encompasses the many 

facets of physical education. The specific objectives of the program are to develop a heightened 

awareness of personal fitness and wellness, to develop neuromuscular skills, to cultivate 

an interest in recreation, and to encourage desirable social and moral standards. 

The required Fitness and Wellness courses for both men and women are designed to 

give each incoming student an awareness of personal fitness and wellness. The evaluation 

process for each student is comprised of written examinations, skill tests, special projects, 

swimming evaluations, and fitness appraisals. The ultimate goal is to provide an opportunity 

for each student to develop a personal responsibility for his/her own lifestyle. 

The program for upperclassmen is strictly on an elective basis with the major emphasis 

on lifetime carry-over activities. Offerings include: bowling, dance, tennis, ballroom 

dancing, racquetball, fitness/body conditioning, volleyball, aerobic conditioning, water fitness, 

and free weights. Red Cross training is also provided for Water Safety Instruction, 

First Aid/CPR, and Lifeguarding. 

POLICIES GOVERNING THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM 

All students are required to participate in the Grove City College Fitness and Wellness 

program by enrolling in Physical Education 101 (men) and Physical Education 111 (women) 

beginning in the first fall semester attended and continuing with Physical Education 102 

(men) and Physical Education 112 (women) during the subsequent spring semester. Fitness 

and Wellness is a full-year course spread across two semesters, and all students must take 

the courses during a single academic year. Each class meets twice per week, for one credit 

hour of coursework per semester. Upon completion of the freshman requirement, a student 

may choose up to six additional hours of physical education courses with the “PHYE” prefix, 

but not more than one course per semester. Duplication of courses for credit is prohibited 

and the Department of Physical Education and Athletics reserves the right to cancel any 

course based on insufficient enrollment. 

Transfer students may receive partial or full credit for Fitness and Wellness based on a 

comparison of course syllabi. The Department Chairman and Registrar will grant final


approval for all transfer courses. All transfer students will begin the Fitness and Wellness 

class in the first fall semester they attend, to ensure proper sequencing in the program, unless 

they have received credit for either Physical Education 101 or 111. 

A medical examination is required of all students entering physical education classes. 

The results of this examination must be on file at the Zerbe Health Center. Students identified 

with physical limitations will be placed in classes to meet their individual needs. 

MEN’S & WOMEN’S ATHLETICS 

Director of Athletics: Dr. Donald L. Lyle 

Associate Directors: Mr. Joseph Walters and Ms. Susan Roberts. 

All students enrolled at Grove City College who meet the requirements of the National 

Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) are eligible to participate in any varsity sport. 

Varsity sports include: football, soccer, cross-country, basketball, swimming, softball, water 

polo, baseball, golf, track, and tennis. Grove City College is a member of the National 

Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC), and the 

Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). 

Course Requirements for a Minor in Exercise Science (9 hours of prerequisites, 21 

hours of required courses) 

The Exercise Science minor curriculum has the potential to enrich the academic preparation 

of students pursuing majors in Biology, Chemistry, Education, and even Business 

majors with entrepreneurial aspirations in commercial or community-based health, fitness 

or athletics. The curriculum also provides an opportunity for students to expand on their 

experiences from Physical Education 102 or 112 Fitness and Wellness, in pursuit of healthrelated 

professions which require graduate studies, doctoral research and/or professional 

training. 

Prerequisites (9 hours): 

Physical Education 102 or 112; Biology 101 or Science 202; and Chemistry 101 or 

Science 203. All prerequisite courses must be completed before beginning any 

required course of the curriculum. 

Required courses (21 hours): 

Exercise Science 227, 251, 253, 254, 256, 304, 306, and 480. 

One course from Psychology 203, Business 201, or Mathematics 231. 

Elective course offerings (not required): 

Exercise Science 223, 225, 228, 290, 305, and 404. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PHYE) 

PHYE 101. FITNESS AND WELLNESS I - MEN. Students will be introduced to current concepts 

and trends of individual fitness and wellness. Each student will be exposed to the following concepts: 

cardiovascular disease, muscular strength & endurance, aerobic fitness, body composition, flexibility, 

nutrition, stress management, common injuries, dimensions of wellness, and behavior change 

modification. Fall semester only, one hour. 

PHYE 102. FITNESS AND WELLNESS II- MEN. Students will participate in physical activity labs 

to promote a personal responsibility for ones health and wellness. Each student will complete a personal 

nutritional analysis in addition to a fitness appraisal targeting overall physical fitness, muscular 

strength, and flexibility. Prerequisite: Physical Education 101. Spring semester only, one hour.


PHYE 111. FITNESS AND WELLNESS I - WOMEN. Students will be introduced to current concepts 

and trends of individual fitness and wellness. Each student will be exposed to the following concepts: 

cardiovascular disease, muscular strength & endurance, aerobic fitness, body composition, flexibility, 

nutrition, stress management, common injuries, dimensions of wellness, and behavior change 

modification. Fall semester only, one hour. 

PHYE 112. FITNESS AND WELLNESS II- WOMEN. Students will participate in physical activity 

labs to promote a personal responsibility for ones health and wellness. Each student will complete a personal 

nutritional analysis in addition to a fitness appraisal targeting overall physical fitness, muscular 

strength, and flexibility. Prerequisite: Physical Education 111. Spring semester only, one hour. 

PHYE 201. RACQUETBALL. Two hours/week. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 112. 


PHYE 205. FREE WEIGHTS. Two hours/week. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 112. 


PHYE 207. BEGINNING BOWLING. Two hours/week. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 

112. Semester course, one hour. 

PHYE 209. TENNIS. Two hours/week. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 112. 


PHYE 210. BALLROOM DANCING. Two hours/week. This course explores the history, rhythm, 

steps and styles of the Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Cha Cha, Rumba and Swing. Students will learn the 

basic skills and information necessary to develop and continue one’s interest in ballroom dancing, in 

addition to learning the fundamentals of lead/follow technique, dance etiquette, cooperation with a 

partner, and the ability to identify and distinguish music for each dance. Prerequisite: Physical 

Education 102 or 112. Fall semester only, one hour. 

PHYE 211. BEGINNING DANCE. This course explores various movement disciplines including 

elements of Ballet, Jazz, Modern Dance, Folk Dance, Musical Theater, Lyrical and Hip Hop while 

investigating the history and cultural value of dance. No prior dance experience is necessary. Two 

hours/week. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 112. Fall semester only, one hour. 

PHYE 213. INTERMEDIATE DANCE. This course explores various movement disciplines including 

elements of Ballet, Jazz, Modern Dance, Musical Theater, Lyrical and Hip Hop while investigating 

the history and cultural value of dance. This course is more appropriate for the student with previous 

dance experience. Two hours per week. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 112. 


PHYE 215. ADVANCED DANCE. Two hours/week. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 112. 


PHYE 216. ADVANCED BALLROOM DANCING. This advanced level course continues the 

exploration of the rhythm, steps and styles of the Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Cha Cha, Rumba and Swing. 

Students will learn more advanced patterns and skills in these dances, in addition to learning the 

Viennese Waltz and advanced partnering in the Swing. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102, 112, and 

210, or permission of the instructor. Spring semester only, one hour. 

PHYE 217. VOLLEYBALL. Two hours/week. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 112. 


PHYE 219. ADVANCED AEROBIC CONDITIONING. The purpose of this class is to introduce the 

student to a variety of aerobic conditioning programs to enhance their knowledge of an exercise program 

and enable the student to create their own Aerobic Conditioning program. Two hours/week. 

Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 112. Fall semester only, one hour. 

PHYE 220. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING. This class will allow students to experience different 

options for building muscular strength and aerobic conditioning outside of the weight room 

using plyometrics, agility drills, movement courses, body weight resistance, and functional training. 

Two hours/week. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 112. Spring semester, one hour.


PHYE 221. FITNESS/BODY CONDITIONING. Two hours/week. Prerequisite: Physical 

Education 102 or 112. Semester course, one hour. 

PHYE 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Physical Education. 



PHYE 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Physical Education. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor 


PHYE 290. STUDIES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION. A course that covers special topics related to 

athletics and physical education. Semester course; one, two or three hours. 

EXERCISE SCIENCE (EXER) 

EXER 223. RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING. An additional fee is charged for this course. 

Two and one-half hours/week. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 112 and consent of the instructor. 


EXER 225. RED CROSS WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR. An additional fee is charged for this 

course. Two hours/week. Intermediate swimming level. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 112 

and consent of the instructor. Semester course, two hours. 

EXER 227. RED CROSS FIRST AID - CPR. This course includes preparation and testing for the 

American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification. The standardized curriculum includes basic first 

aid, emergency response, adult CPR and infant CPR. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: Physical 

Education 102 or 112. Semester course, one hour. 

EXER 228. PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATORS. Principles of physical 

education instruction for elementary education. One lecture per week. Prerequisite: Physical 

Education 102 or 112. Spring semester only, one hour. 

EXER 251. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ATHLETIC TRAINING. This course focuses on the care 

and prevention of athletic injuries, rehabilitation of athletic injuries and administrative duties relative 

to athletic training. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 112. 


EXER 253. EXERCISE SCIENCE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY. A broad introductory 

course in human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the integration of human systems during 

exercise. Topics include skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive, endocrine, respiratory, circulatory and 

immune systems. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: Physical Education 102 or 112, Biology 101 

or Science 202, and Chemistry 101 or Science 203. Equivalent courses: Biology 311 or 312 (Human 

Anatomy and Physiology I or II) or Biology 429 (Pathophysiology). 


EXER 254. NUTRITION IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE. Using USDA recommendations, this 

course will explore nutritional strategies for all levels of physical activity and competitive sports. 

Emphasis will be placed on energy balance, substrate metabolism, hydration, ergogenic aids, nutritional 

supplementation, and banned substances. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: Physical 

Education 102 or 112. Spring semester only, three hours. 

EXER 256. PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE. This course will survey the acute and chronic effects of 

exercise on human systems. Students will be introduced to the essentials of human movement, energy 

metabolism, cardiorespiratory function, and sport performance. Two lectures and one lab per week. 

Prerequisite: Exercise Science 253 or Biology 311, 312 or 429. Spring semester only, three hours. 

EXER 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Exercise Science. 




EXER 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Exercise Science. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor 


EXER 290. STUDIES IN EXERCISE SCIENCE. A course that covers special topics related to 

exercise science. Semester course; one, two or three hours. 

EXER 304. FITNESS TESTING AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION. This course will cover noninvasive 

fitness testing and exercise prescription procedures for healthy and clinical populations. The 

course will follow the American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines for Exercise Testing and 

Prescription. Balance of lecture and lab. Prerequisites: Exercise Science 256 and Psychology 203. 


EXER 305. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF COACHING. This course will introduce the principles of 

coaching team and individual sports. The student will be able to identify and demonstrate the personal 

and professional qualities required to become an effective coach at any level. The student will be 

able to develop a basic philosophy regarding the ethical and logical decision-making processes 

involved in coaching sports. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 112. 


EXER 306. EXERCISE LEADERSHIP. This course will cover the application of basic principles 

to instructor lead group exercise, such as step aerobics, Hi/Lo, and kickboxing. Two lectures per week. 

An extra fee of $50 is charged for this course. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 112. 



Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 



Exercise Science. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


EXER 404. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION. Instructor-guided preparation for a professional 

certification exam. There is an additional cost incurred by the student to register for the certification 

exam and purchase the required study material from the certifying organization. One lecture per week. 

Prerequisites: Exercise Science 304, 306, and Psychology 203. Semester course, one hour. 


Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 



Exercise Science. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


EXER 480. INTERNSHIP. Students will earn academic credit for field experience in areas of applied 

Exercise Science, such as coaching, community fitness, and cardiac rehabilitation. Students will work 

under the supervision of a cooperating entity. Grade is dependent upon written evaluation by an onsite 

supervisor and the submission of the student’s written report to the Department of Physical 

Education. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 256 and 304. Summer or semester course, one hour.


DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS 

Dr. Brower Chair; Dr. Fair, Dr. Gonzalez, Dr. Marsch, Dr. Wagner, Dr. Wolinski. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Physics (PHYA) 

(81 hours) 

Physics Core (32 hours): 

Physics 101, 102, 135, 210, 232, 234, 288, 303, 305, 321, and 431. 

Physics Electives—choose 12 hours from: 

Physics 304, 310, 340, 421, or 442. 

Technical Core requirements (26 hours): 

Mathematics 161, 162, 261, 262, 263, and Physics 242. 


Computer 141. 

Technical Electives (11 hours): 

Courses must be approved by the department. 

Courses that count in the PHYA major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “PHYS” and “ASTR” prefixes. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required 

to graduate. 

Course Requirements for Applied Physics major leading to (7-12) certification in 

Secondary Physics Education (PSED) 


Physics 101, 102, 135, 210, 232, 234, 288, 303, 305, 321, and 431. 

Physics Electives—choose 12 hours from: 

Physics 304, 310, 340, 421, or 442. 


Mathematics 161, 162, 261, 262, 263, and Physics 242. 


Computer 141. 

Technical Electives (6-8 hours): 

Courses must be approved by the department. 

Education Requirements (38 hours): 

Education 103, 201, 202, 203, 303, 305, 309, 371, 431, 488. 

Courses that count in the PSED certification quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “PHYS” and “ASTR” prefixes. A minimum cumulative quality point 

average (CQPA) of 3.00 and MQPA of 2.75 is required to be certified. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Physics/Computer 

(PCMP) 

Physics/Computer Core requirements (40 hours): 

Physics 101, 102, 135, 232, 234, 242, 288, 303, 321, and 442. 

Computer Science 141, 244, 252, and 342.

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Technical Elective (3 hours): 

Choose one of the following: Physics 304, 305, 421, or 431. 



Mathematics 161, 162, 213, 261, 262, and 263. 

Hardware or Software Option (21-22 hours): 

Choose one of the following options: 

Computer Software option: 

Computer Science 220, 222, 340, 341, and 450. 

Physics 210. 

One of the following: 

Electrical Engineering 204; Computer Science 480 or Physics 470 (limit 3 hours); 

Computer Science 314, 322, or any 400-level computer course; or Mathematics 222*. 

Computer Hardware option: 

Electrical Engineering 201, 202, 204, 206, 251, 252, 306, and 310. 

One of the following: 

Computer Science 220, 341, 450, 480; or Mathematics 222*. 

Courses that count in the PCMP major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “PHYS,” “ASTR,” “COMP,” and “ELEE” prefixes, MATH 222. A 


* Students who elect Mathematics 222 will also receive a minor in Mathematics. 

Course Requirements for Physics/General Science Secondary Education Major 

leading to (7-12) certification (PGSE) 


Physics 101, 102, 135, 232, 234, 288, 321, and 486. 

Astronomy 206 or 207. 

Technical Core requirements (32-35 hours): 



Geology 201 or Science 204. 

Mathematics 161, 162, and 261. 

Science 202 or Biology 101. 

Technical Electives: 6-8 credit hours approved by the department. 


Education 103, 201, 202, 203, 303, 305, 309, 371, 431, and 488. 

Courses that count in the PGSE major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “PHYS,” “ASTR,” and “EDUC” prefixes. A minimum cumulative 

quality point average (CQPA) of 3.00 and MQPA of 2.75 is required to be certified. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Applied Physics (20 hours) 

Physics 101, 102, 232, and 234 (14 hours). 

Two of the following (6 hours):


Physics 303, 305, 310, 431 or 442 (Electrical Engineering majors may not take 

Physics 305). 

Course Requirements for a minor in Astronomy (24 hours) 

Physics 101 or 121 (4 hours). 

Physics 102 or 122 (4 hours). 

Astronomy 206, 207, 301, 310 and 311 (16 hours). 

Training in both oral and written communication skills is an oft-neglected part of the 

undergraduate science curriculum. At the same time, communicating one’s ideas and results 

in a clear and coherent manner is an essential skill for a scientist, requiring clarity of thought 

and expression. In addition, a scientist must know how to find, analyze, and use information 

developed by others in their field. To address these concerns, all physics majors are 

required to take Physics 288 as a Writing Intensive (WI) course and Physics 321 as a 

Speaking Intensive (SI) and Information Literacy (IL) course. In tandem, these courses provide 

focused, discipline specific training in the areas of oral and written communications as 

well as the ability to gather, analyze and use information within the field of physics. 



PHYSICS (PHYS) 

PHYS 101. GENERAL PHYSICS I-ENGINEERING. A calculus-based study of mechanics including 

kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, momentum, equilibrium, angular motion, fluids, 

oscillations, and gravity. Three lectures and one workshop per week. Students may not receive credit 

for both Physics 101 and 121. Corequisite: Mathematics 161. Fall semester only, four hours. 

PHYS 102. GENERAL PHYSICS II – ENGINEERING. A survey of the fundamental principles 

of electricity, magnetism, Maxwell’s equations, and circuit theory. Three lectures and one workshop 

per week. Prerequisite: Physics 101. Corequisite: Mathematics 162. 


PHYS 121. COLLEGE PHYSICS I. A study of mechanics at the pre-calculus level with applications 

to the life sciences. Topics include kinematics, Newton’s laws, work, energy, momentum, angular 

motion, fluids, oscillations, and gravity. Three lectures and one workshop per week. Students may 

not receive credit for both Physics 101 and 121. Fall semester only, four hours. 

PHYS 122. COLLEGE PHYSICS II. A study of electricity, magnetism, and modern physics at the 

pre-calculus level with applications to the life sciences. Topics include electric field and potential, DC 

circuits, magnetism, induction, geometric and physical optics, relativity, and nuclear physics. Three 

lectures and one workshop per week. Prerequisite: Physics 121. Spring semester only, four hours. 

PHYS 135. HORIZONS IN PHYSICS. Discussion of current topics in physics. Since scientific 

journals will provide much of the content for this course, students will learn how to acquire and interpret 

articles from scholarly publications. In addition, students will be required to attend presentations 

by physicists actively engaged in research, as well as field trips to academic and industrial laboratories 

in the area. This course is open to all students but, in the event that the class becomes full, preference 

is given to physics majors. Fall semester only, one hour. 

PHYS 210. ELECTRONICS. An introduction to electronics emphasizing those topics most useful to 

the experimental physicist. As such, the physics of active and passive devices (resistors, capacitors, 

inductors, diodes, transistors, sensors, etc.) will be discussed along with practical circuit applications 

(filters, operational amplifiers, voltage regulators, oscillators, timers, etc.). The bulk of this course is 

devoted to analog electronics but digital electronics is discussed briefly at the end of the semester. 

Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: Physics 102. 

Fall semester only, four hours.

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PHYS 232. INTERMEDIATE GENERAL PHYSICS. An investigation of the physical laws associated 

with waves, sound, light, optical devices, thermodynamics, and possibly other selected topics not 

covered in Physics 101 and 102. Prerequisite: Physics 102. Fall semester only, three hours. 

PHYS 234. MODERN PHYSICS. An introduction to modern physics, building upon the foundation 

laid in Physics 232. Two essential areas will be covered: the special theory of relativity and the origins 

of quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: Physics 201 or 232. Spring semester only, three hours. 

PHYS 242. INTRODUCTION TO THEORETICAL PHYSICS. An introduction to problem-solving 

techniques used to describe physical phenomena. Includes topics from complex analysis, probability 

theory, vector calculus, Fourier series and transforms, matrix algebra, differential equations 

(ordinary and partial), and special functions. Prerequisite: Mathematics 261 and Physics 102, or by 

permission. Spring semester only, three hours. 

PHYS 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Physics. Sophomore 



PHYS 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Physics. Freshman or sophomore standing, permission of the department, and a faculty sponsor are 


PHYS 288. INTERMEDIATE LABORATORY. This course is designed to teach students the 

process of scientific investigation, transitioning them from introductory, cook-book labs to actual 

experimental design and execution. Experiments cover a variety of topics from classical and modern 

physics including propagation of error, waves, thermodynamics, optics, spectrophotometry, speed of 

light, and the photoelectric effect. This course is designed to fulfill the requirements for a Writing 

Intensive (WI) course in the physics major. Prerequisite: Physics 201 or 232. 


PHYS 303. MECHANICS I. The application of mathematical methods to the study of the general 

motion of particles; Newtonian and Lagrangian mechanics; Hamilton’s equations; oscillations; nonlinear 

dynamics including chaotic systems; and central force motion. Prerequisite: Physics 101 and either 

Math 262 or Physics 242, or consent of instructor. Fall semester only, three hours. 

PHYS 304. MECHANICS II. A continuation of Mechanics I. Topics covered include dynamics of 

a system of particles, motion in a non-inertial reference frame, dynamics of rigid bodies, coupled oscillations 

and waves, and statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: Physics 303. 


PHYS 305. ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM. A study of the fundamental principles of electricity 

and magnetism. Topics covered include vector calculus, electric field and potential, polarization, 

electric displacement, linear dielectrics, magnetostatics, and electrodynamics. Prerequisite: 

Physics 102 and Physics 242 or Mathematics 262. Fall semester only, three hours. 

PHYS 310. OPTICS. A study of electromagnetic waves. Topics covered include the Maxwell equations, 

geometric optics, interference, diffraction, polarization, coherence, holography, and topics from 

nonlinear optics. Prerequisite: Physics 201 or 232 and Physics 305 or Electrical Engineering 304. 


PHYS 321. RADIATION LABORATORY. An experimental study of the detection and characteristics 

of alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation. One lecture and one lab per week. Physics 321 is 

designed to fulfill the requirements for a Speaking Intensive (SI) and Information Literacy (IL) course 

in the Physics major. Prerequisite: Physics 201 or 234, or consent of the department. 


PHYS 340. THERMODYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL MECHANICS. A study of thermodynamics 

and statistical mechanics that includes topics such as heat and work; ideal gases; equipartition 

of energy, entropy, Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein distributions; and applications to heat 

engines, refrigeration, chemical equilibrium, phase transitions, blackbody radiation, and properties of 

solids. Students may not receive credit for both Chemistry 346 and Physics 340. Prerequisites: 

Physics 232, 234, and 242, or permission of the instructor. Fall semester, three hours.


PHYS 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for independent study of specialized topics 

in Physics. Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of the department. 


PHYS 370. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Physics. Junior standing, permission of the department, and a faculty sponsor are required. 


PHYS 390. STUDIES IN PHYSICS. Examination of different areas in the field of physics not 

offered by regular course work. Subject matter varies each semester. Semester course, three hours. 

PHYS 421. ADVANCED TOPICS. An in-depth course in an advanced physics topic (or topics) chosen 

by the instructor. Content can vary from year to year but may be include areas such as general relativity, 

nuclear physics, elementary particle physics, solid-state physics, nanotechnology, etc. 

Prerequisites: Physics 234; and Mathematics 262 or Physics 242. Fall semester only, three hours. 

PHYS 431. QUANTUM MECHANICS. A study of wave-particle duality, the Bohr atom, and the 

development of quantum mechanics and its application to the periodic table and the nucleus, and solving 

the Schrödinger equation for several 1D systems and for the Bohr atom. Prerequisite: Physics 234; 

Physics 303; Mathematics 262 or Physics 242. Spring semester only, three hours. 

PHYS 442. COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN PHYSICS. An advanced course in the solution of 

physics problems using computer programming and numerical techniques for ordinary differential equations, 

partial differential equations, algebraic equations, spectral analysis, optimization, and numerical 

integration. Corequisites: Computer 141; Physics 303; and Mathematics 262 or Physics 242. 


PHYS 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for independent study of specialized topics 

in Physics. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of the department. 


PHYS 470. PHYSICS RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in Physics. 

Senior standing, permission of the department, and a faculty sponsor are required. 


PHYS 480. INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICS. Selected students participate in individual field experiences 

under the supervision of an on-site manager and a department faculty member. Requirements 

include evaluation by the on-site manager, a journal of the internship experience, a final written paper, 

and an oral presentation describing the completed work. Prerequisite: Permission of the faculty sponsor 

and coordination with the internship site. Semester course, one to six hours. 

PHYS 486. PHYSICS EDUCATION SEMINAR. This seminar assists students in their understanding 

of the basic principles of physics and helps them to learn teaching methods unique to physics. 

Students will gain experience in designing and constructing equipment for physics experiments and 

demonstrations, and will propose and design laboratory experiments suitable for physics labs. Students 

will also present a lecture to the Science 201 class, and will serve as a tutor to those students. 

Prerequisite: This seminar is open to physics/education majors only; permission of the instructor is 

required. Semester course, three hours. 

PHYS 488. SEMINAR IN PHYSICS. An opportunity for a student to undertake a project in an area 

of physics of special interest. Project approval and amount of credit to be given requires consent of 

the department. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 

PHYS 499. HONORS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH. Seniors who have shown special aptitude in 

physics may, with the consent of the Department of Physics, undertake supervised physics research. A 

research paper and a formal presentation are required to receive Honors credit. Not to exceed two 

hours each semester. Semester course, one or two hours.

ASTRONOMY (ASTR) 

Physics / 195 

ASTR 206. INTRODUCTION TO SKY MOTIONS AND PLANETS. An introduction to the 

motions of the sun, moon and stars in the sky and a survey of the solar system. Three lectures per week 

with some lectures substituted for by labs. Includes observations with the campus observatory and the 

Grove City College observatory near Edinboro, Pennsylvania. Open to all students. 


ASTR 207. INTRODUCTION TO STARS, GALAXIES, AND COSMOLOGY. A survey of stars, 

galaxies, and cosmology. Three lectures per week with some lectures substituted for by labs. Includes 

observations with the Grove City College observatory near Edinboro, Pennsylvania. Open to all students. 


ASTR 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Astronomy. 



ASTR 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Astronomy. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


ASTR 301. OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY. Methods employed in modern optical observational 

astronomy. Topics covered include spherical trigonometry, time and coordinate systems, astronomical 

instruments, photometry, and spectroscopy. Students make extensive use of the campus observatory 

and the Grove City College observatory near Edinboro, Pennsylvania. Prerequisites: 

Astronomy 206 and 207. Fall semester only, four hours. 

ASTR 310. PLANETARY AND STELLAR ASTROPHYSICS. A calculus-based course on modern 

astrophysics. Topics covered include orbital mechanics, atomic and radiation physics, planetary 

processes, stellar interiors, and stellar atmospheres and spectra. Prerequisites: Astronomy 206 and 207; 

and Mathematics 261 or Chemistry 264. Offered alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

ASTR 311. GALACTIC AND EXTRAGALACTIC ASTROPHYSICS. A calculus-based course 

on modern astrophysics. Topics covered include the interstellar medium, the Milky Way, other galaxies, 

and cosmology. Prerequisites: Astronomy 206 and 207; and Mathematics 261 or Chemistry 264. 


ASTR 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Astronomy. Junior 




Astronomy. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


ASTR 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Astronomy. Senior 

standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required.Semester course, 

one, two or three hours. 


Astronomy. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 



DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE 

Dr. Folkertsma, Chair; Dr. Coulter, Dr. Jewell, Dr. Kengor, Dr. Stanton. Part-Time: Dr. Bonner. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science (POLS) (37 

hours) 


Political Science 101, 104, 201, 204, and 277. 

One course from Political Science 255 or 256. 

One course from Political Science 309 or 350. 

Political Science Clusters (12 hours): 

Choose at least two courses from at least two of the following clusters for a 

total of 12 hours: 

American Politics: 

Political Science 304, 305, 306, 308, 309, 319; History 317 or 318. 

Comparative/International Relations: 

Political Science 301, 302, 303, 323, 333, 341, 342, or 344. 

Political Theory: Political Science 206, 255, 256, or 354. 

(If both 255 and 256 are taken, only one can count toward this cluster, and 

the other one will count toward the core requirements.) 

Washington Internship Program (Political Science 481): 

Summer session for six hours counts as one cluster. 

Fall or Spring semester for twelve hours counts for two clusters. 

Political Science Electives (3 hours): 

Choose three additional hours of Political Science electives. 

Courses that count in the POLS major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “POLS” prefix, HIST 317, and HIST 318. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 

is required to graduate. 

Effective communication and research skills are indispensable for career advancement 

in the variety of fields available to Political Science majors, including law, government at 

all levels, and business. Thus, the Political Science Department has incorporated 

Information Literacy (IL) instruction in Political Science 101, and Information Literacy 

(IL), Speaking Intensive (SI), and Writing Intensive (WI) instruction in Political Science 

277, both courses required for all majors. 

Recommended electives: 

Students planning to do graduate work in Political Science are encouraged to acquire 

backgrounds in mathematics and statistics. Courses in computer literacy are also recommended. 

All Ph.D. programs require competency in at least two foreign languages as well. 

Students seeking law school are advised to take Accounting, Business Law, Constitutional 

History, and Symbolic Logic. A broad background in the social sciences, history, and the 

humanities is recommended. 

Students are expected to contact their advisor for a detailed schedule of courses to fulfill 

requirements for a major.

Course Requirements for a minor in Political Science (18 hours) 

Political Science Core (15 hours) 

Political Science 101, 104, 201, and 204. 

One course from Political Science 106, 256, or 350. 

Political Science electives (3 hours) 

Choose three hours from courses with POLS prefix. 

Political Science / 197 

Course Requirements for a minor in National Security Studies (18 hours) 

National Security Core (12 hours) 

Political Science 302, 303, 335, and History 336. 

National Security electives (6 hours) 

Choose two courses from Political Science 341, 342, 344, and History 375. 

POLITICAL SCIENCE (POLS) 

POLS 101. FOUNDATIONS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE. A review of the principal methods of 

studying politics, the enduring issues of politics, and main institutions of selected governments in the 

world today. This course fulfills the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for the Political Science 

major. Fall semester only, three hours. 

POLS 104. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS. An analysis of the growth of national states and the 

factors that determine their behavior in international affairs. Particular attention is given to problems 

of collective security, balance of power, foreign policy, and political economy. 


POLS 201. COMPARATIVE POLITICS. A selective study of major governments of the industrialized 

and non-industrialized world. Emphasis placed on the tools of comparative analysis and their 

application to various nations in the developed and developing world. 


POLS 204. AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. A survey of national political institutions 

including Congress, the Supreme Court, the presidency, public bureaucracy, and a review of selected 

topics in public policy. Semester course, three hours. 

POLS 206. POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES. A survey of modern ideologies including treatments of 

liberalism, conservatism, fascism, communism, democratic socialism, and Third World ideologies. 

Feminism, environmentalism, and related modern ideologies are also covered. 


POLS 255. CLASSICAL POLITICAL THOUGHT. A study of the principle theorists and schools 

of thought about politics from the Pre-Socratics through the Middle Ages. 


POLS 256. MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT. A survey of the main political thinkers from 

Machiavelli to the present. The contributions of political theorists to the development of civilization 

are stressed. Spring semester only, three hours. 

POLS 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Political Science. 



POLS 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Political Science. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor 

are required. Semester course, one, two or three hours.


POLS 277. RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE. An introduction to approaches 

and methods of political science research, with an emphasis on research design, data collection, interpretation, 

and the use of computers in the discipline. This course is taught with a lab. This course fulfills 

the Writing Intensive (WI), Information Literacy (IL), and Speaking Intensive (SI) requirements 

for the Political Science major. Spring semester only, four hours. 

POLS 301. ISSUES IN GLOBAL POLITICS. A study of human rights, diplomacy, and international 

economic issues. Spring semester only, three hours. 

POLS 302. NATIONAL SECURITY. A review of American national security policy including coverage 

of defense policy, military deployments, and threat assessments. 


POLS 303. GREAT POWER POLITICS. An examination of Great Power Politics with an emphasis 

on twentieth century developments. The course covers the sources of national strength, relations of great 

powers to one another and minor powers, the rise and decline of nations, and the end of the Cold War. 


POLS 304. THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY. A study of the major functions of the Presidency, 

with an emphasis on the Office’s historical development and its role in American national government. 


POLS 305. AMERICAN CONGRESS. An examination of the major functions and processes of 

Congress, with an emphasis on presidential-congressional relationships and the formation of public policy. 


POLS 306. POLITICAL PARTIES AND PRESSURE GROUPS. An overview of the functions of 

American political parties with special attention to the role of interest groups in the policy process. 


POLS 308. PUBLIC POLICY. A study of the main issues surrounding current topics in public policy, 

dealing with welfare and poverty, energy, environment, labor, business, agriculture, consumer policies, 

and selected issues in foreign policy. Variable credit in election years. 


POLS 309. STATE AND LOCAL POLITICS. An examination of state and local governments and 

public policies. Topics include federalism, state constitutions, governors, legislatures, judiciary, politics 

of local governments, and policy debates surrounding local concerns as well as unfunded mandates 

and meeting federal guidelines. Offered periodically, semester course, three hours. 

POLS 319. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. A study of the development, operation, and politics of 

administrative agencies and the public bureaucracy. Semester course, three hours. 

POLS 323. LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS. A survey of the major countries of Latin America with 

special emphasis on cultural and historical factors that explain political developments. Special attention 

given to Mexican politics and U.S. - Latin American relations. 


POLS 333. MAJOR EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTS. A comparative study of European politics 

with special emphasis on the major governments of Western Europe and the emerging republics of the 

former Soviet Union. Problems of European integration and the development of democracy in Eastern 

Europe are stressed. Alternate Fall semesters, three hours. 

POLS 335. TERRORISM AND COUNTER-TERRORISM. A survey of terrorism from ancient 

times to the present with an emphasis on current international groups like al Qaeda, Hezbollah and 

Hamas, as well as domestic terrorist groups like the Aryan Nations and Ku Klux Klan. 

Offered periodically, three semester hours.

Political Science / 199 

POLS 341. AFRICAN POLITICS. A comparative overview of the politics of major African states, 

with emphases upon the influences of the colonial past, problems of political development, relations 

with the major powers, the geo-strategic importance of selected countries. 

Alternate fall semesters, three hours. 

POLS 342. MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS. A survey of major powers of the Middle East with 

emphases on problems of the colonial past, political development, tribal and religious influences, 

regional conflicts, and global strategic significance. Alternate Fall semesters, three hours. 

POLS 344. ASIAN POLITICS. A study of the major powers of Asia, with special reference to China, 

Japan and Korea, stressing problems of political and economic development, along with regional conflicts. 


POLS 350. AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT. A survey of the foundations of American civilization 

from the origins of the republic to the present time. Special attention is given to current 

debates surrounding culture wars and their impact on public policy. 


POLS 354. MARXISM. A study of Marxism from its beginnings to its development into twentieth 

century totalitarianism by Lenin and his successors. 


POLS 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Directed research on an individual basis. Open to majors and 

non-majors with department approval. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 


Political Science. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


POLS 390. STUDIES IN POLITICS. A focused study of selected topics in politics and political science, 

the content of which varies each semester. Semester course, three hours. 

POLS 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Directed research on an individual basis. Open to majors and 

non-majors with department approval. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 


Political Science. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


POLS 480. INTERNSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE. This course offers practical experience in 

the field of politics and political science. Semester course, one to six hours. 

POLS 481. WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP. This program allows students to spend a semester in 

Washington working in a government office or for a private organization that deals regularly with public 

policy matters. For more information, see the “Internships” section under General Education and 

Degree Programs or consult Dr. Marvin Folkertsma, Director, Washington Internship Program. 

Semester course, six to twelve hours. 

POLS 488. SEMINAR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE. Special topics in political science, the content 

of which varies each semester. Open to majors and nonmajors with department approval. 


POLS 499. HONORS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE. Open only to qualified majors with department 

approval. Semester course, one, two or three hours.


DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY 

Dr. Seybold, Chair; Dr. Horton, Dr. Throckmorton, Dr. Welton. Part-Time: Dr. K. Homan. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology (PSYC) (48 hours) 


Psychology 101, 203, 204, 208, 301, 310, 316, and 404. 

Two courses from each of the following clusters (18 hours): 

Experimental: Psychology 306, 318, or 403. 

Clinical: Psychology 206, 304, or 312. 

Developmental: Psychology 209, 211, or 322. 


Biology 101 or Science 202. (If Science 202 is taken, a course from the Biology course 

offerings will not satisfy the other general education science course that is required.) 

Courses that count in the PSYC major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “PSYC” prefix. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology (53 hours) 

(PSYS) 


Psychology 101, 203, 204, 208, 301, 310, 316, 318, 319, 403, and 404. 

Nine hours of Psychology electives. 


Biology 101, 234; Computer Science 141 

Courses that count in the PSYS major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “PSYC” prefix. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate. 

Courses recommended for psychology majors include Philosophy 161 and 201. 

Students are encouraged to take an internship. No credit in independent study or internship 

may be counted toward the major requirements. Those students planning to do graduate 

work in psychology are encouraged to take Psychology 318, 403; Philosophy 161, and 201. 

Psychology majors, regardless of whether they pursue graduate studies or enter the 

work force immediately following graduation, need to be good writers and speakers and 

need to know how to find, analyze, and use information. To that end, Psychology 204 and 

404 are Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), and Information Literacy (IL) 

courses, designed to provide the necessary skills for psychology majors to be good producers 

and consumers of psychological information as well as effective communicators of that 

knowledge. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Psychology (18 hours) 

A minor in Psychology will consist of 18 hours of Psychology courses, including 

Psychology 101. 

Course requirements for a minor in Family Studies (19 hours) 


Sociology 312.

Psychology / 201 

One course from: Psychology 204, Political Science 277, or Sociology 277. 

Three courses from: Psychology 209, 211, 322, or Sociology 251. 



PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC) 

PSYC 101. FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE. This course is designed to introduce 

the student to the field of psychology, which is defined as the scientific study of behavior and 

mental processes. Like other sciences, psychology seeks to explain, predict, and control the events it 

studies. Students will be exposed to the important theories, methods, and landmark findings that have 

helped to shape psychology as a field of inquiry. An integral focus of the course will be a consideration 

of how psychology can contribute to the synthesis of a consistent Christian worldview. 


PSYC 202. PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION. A psychological approach to the understanding of religious 

life with special emphasis on the Judeo-Christian tradition. In addition to traditional areas in the 

psychology of religion (e.g., religious development, measurement of religion and spirituality, forgiveness, 

religious conversion, religious orientation and attitudes, etc.) the course will consider issues surrounding 

the integration of psychology and theology, the innateness of spirituality, the nature of the 

soul or self, the neuroscience of religious experience, and the role of religion and spirituality in health. 

Prerequisite: Psychology 101. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

PSYC 203. STATISTICAL METHODS. This course will examine the mathematical reasoning and 

methodology underlying decision-making in the sciences. Students will develop skills in the analysis and 

interpretation of data from scientific experiments, enabling them to be informed consumers of the professional 

literature. Topics will include descriptive statistics, probability theory, and inferential statistics. 


PSYC 204. RESEARCH METHODS. Introduction to laboratory techniques in psychological science. 

Methods of controlled investigation, use of databases for psychology, evaluation of results using 

SPSS, and writing reports of experiments using APA format will be emphasized. Three lectures and 

two hours of lab per week. This course meets the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for the 

Psychology major. Prerequisites: Psychology 101 and 203. Spring semester only, four hours. 

PSYC 206. INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING. An introduction to the theories, 

practices and ethical issues employed in professional counseling. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. 


PSYC 208. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. The scientific study of the way individuals think, feel, and 

behave under the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. Our study of social psychology will 

investigate the relationship between attitudes and behavior, attribution theory, cultural influences, conformity, 

prejudice, aggression, attraction, altruism, conflict, etc. We will concentrate on applying 

social psychology to real world experiences and will include in-depth analysis of original literature. 


PSYC 209. CHILD DEVELOPMENT. This course is a survey of the child development field. 

Students will be encouraged to develop an appreciation for the value of science for understanding children 

and their development. Key theories and research regarding cognition, language, attachment, 

moral reasoning, and the effects of family and peers will be considered. This course is required for all 

Early Childhood and Elementary Education majors. Semester course, three hours. 

PSYC 211. ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING. Investigation of the psychological, biological, 

and social aspects of early, middle, and late adult development emphasizing both the opportunities 

and limitations of aging. Semester course, three hours. 

PSYC 214. INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY. The psychology of work and 

organizations. Introduction to the use and application of psychology in the workplace. Prerequisites: 

Psychology 101 and 208. Offered periodically, three hours.


PSYC 220. PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE. Fundamental issues facing the social sciences 

including philosophical issues about human nature, epistemological questions, and implications of 

social science claims of being scientific. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. 


PSYC 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Psychology. 



PSYC 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Psychology. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


PSYC 301. HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY. A study of the philosophical and scientific 

antecedents and trends that have culminated in contemporary psychological science. Beginning 

in the Classical world and moving through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and the scientific revolution 

of the 16 th – 18 th centuries, this course will trace how psychology emerged as an independent discipline 

at the end of the 19 th century. Significant questions raised by psychology, changing views of the soul 

or self, and how American culture in the 21 st century has become a psychological society will be considered. 

Primary works of influential philosophers and scientists will be read. Prerequisite: Twelve 

hours of psychology. Fall semester only, three hours. 

PSYC 304. PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY. A study of the major psychological theories of 

personality development and their application to applied psychology. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. 


PSYC 306. SENSATION AND PERCEPTION. This course covers the physiological basis of sensation 

and the psychological aspects of perception. Vision, audition, the chemical and the cutaneous 

senses are investigated as are the perception of time, music, speech and pain. Prerequisite: Psychology 

101. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

PSYC 310. PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT. This course will include a) an analysis of psychometric 

principles, including reliability, validity, and standardization; b) an analysis of intelligence, 

personality, and interest testing, including in-depth investigation of various tests; and c) an analysis of 

current issues including discrimination in testing. Prerequisites: Psychology 101 and 203. 


PSYC 312. ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY. This course provides an overview of the various psychological 

disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. 

Emphasis is placed on classification, etiology, assessment and treatment of the major 

disorders. Prerequisites: Psychology 101 and three hours of psychology. 


PSYC 316. PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY. A study of the biological bases of behavior. 

Neuroanatomy and fundamental principles of neurophysiology and neural communication will be covered 

as will be the physiological mechanisms operating in sensation, emotion, consciousness, ingestive 

behavior, learning and memory, reinforcement, addiction, and psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia. 

Prerequisite: Psychology 101 or permission of the instructor. 


PSYC 318. LEARNING AND COGNITION. A study of traditional learning and conditioning as 

well as the approach to human learning, memory and higher mental processing (language, problem 

solving, reasoning, etc.) represented by cognitive psychology. Special consideration will be given to 

a cognitive neuroscience perspective on learning, memory, cognition, and emotion. Prerequisites: 

Psychology 101, 203 and 204. Fall semester only, three hours. 

PSYC 319. LEARNING AND COGNITION LABORATORY. Using computer simulations of animal 

behavior, areas of laboratory investigation include both classical and operant conditioning phenomena 

(e.g., excitatory and inhibitory conditioning, compound conditioning, higher-order conditioning, 

shaping, extinction, schedules of reinforcement, and stimulus discrimination and generalization). 

Prerequisites: Psychology 101, 203 and 204. Fall semester only, one hour.

Psychology / 203 

PSYC 320. NATURE OF MIND. A study of such issues as the mind-body problem, the relationship 

between mind and language; how the mind represents the world; the nature of consciousness; the analogy 

between mind and computer; science versus folk psychology in describing and explaining the mind; 

and the nature of mental states such as beliefs, desires, and purposes. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. 


PSYC 322. MARRIAGE & FAMILY: ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION. The course 

examines assessment and intervention in marriage and the family. Topics of focus will include premarital, 

marital, and parenting skills assessments and interventions. This course will focus on primary 

sources and scientific understanding rather than on developing counseling skills. In addition, we will 

consider social entrepreneurship in the context of marital and family situations. Prerequisite: 

Psychology 203, Business 201 or Mathematics 231. Semester course, three hours. 

PSYC 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Available to junior and senior psychology majors with a minimum 

of twelve hours in psychology. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairman. 


PSYC 370. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Psychology. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


PSYC 390. STUDIES IN PSYCHOLOGY. This course, which varies each semester, involves the examination 

of different areas of psychology with a focus on new areas not covered in regular coursework. 

Offered periodically, semester course, one, two or three hours. 

PSYC 403. ADVANCED STATISTICS. An introduction to multivariate statistics by using computer 

statistical packages as applied to social science research including such topics as multiple regression, 

discriminant analysis, factor analysis, multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), path analysis, and 

other frequently used multivariate statistical techniques. Prerequisites: Psychology 101, 203 and 204. 


PSYC 404. ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS. A study of advanced research methods, including 

an independent research project. An IRB proposal, data collection, and formal written and oral 

presentation of the study are required. This course meets the Writing Intensive (WI) and Speaking 

Intensive (SI) requirements for the psychology major. Prerequisites: Psychology 101, 203 and 204. 

Semester course, four hours. 

PSYC 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Available to junior and senior psychology majors with a minimum 

of twelve hours in psychology. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairman. 


PSYC 470. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. Available to junior and senior psychology majors with a 

minimum of twelve hours in psychology. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairman. 


PSYC 480. INTERNSHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY. An opportunity for upperclass psychology majors, 

with a minimum of fifteen hours in psychology, to participate in individual field experiences in clinical 

or counseling settings under the professional supervision of the staff of cooperating institutions. 

Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair. Semester course, one to six hours. 

PSYC 499. HONORS IN PSYCHOLOGY. Open only to senior psychology majors who have honors 

grades. Application must be made to the department and a proposal for the study approved before 

registering. The student studies under the guidance of department staff and must submit evidence of 

superior achievement. Semester course, one, two or three hours.


DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION 

Dr. Schaefer, Chair; Dr. Bibza, Dr. Campbell, Dr. Duguid, Dr. Gordon, Dr. Kemeny, 

Dr. Moeller, Dr. Stringer. Part-Time: Mr. Fleming, Dr. Thrasher. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree in Christian Thought (CHRT) (36 

hours) 

Core Requirements (15 hours) 

Religion 211, 212, 213, 214, and 488. 

Biblical Studies electives (12 hours) 

Choose four courses from: Greek 212; Hebrew 212; Religion 221, 232, 237, or 351. 

Religion 390 “Travel-Israel” may also count as a Biblical studies elective. 

Historical, Theological and Philosophical electives (9 hours) 

Choose three courses from: Communication 450; History 341, 349; Philosophy 251, 

271, 336, 361, 362; Religion 220, 247, 248, 261, 320, 330, 341, 342, 343, 345, or 

362. Religion 390 “Travel-Reformation” may also count as one of these electives. 

(At least one course must be a Religion course.) 

Courses that count in the CHRT major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “RELI” prefix, COMM 450; GREK 212; HEBR 212; HIST 341,349; 

PHIL 251, 271, 336, 361, and 362. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate. 

The Department intends that Christian Thought majors develop information literacy as 

well as speaking and writing skills in order to be best prepared for graduate school and/or a 

vocation. To this end, all Christian Thought majors will take Religion 488 Senior Seminar 

during their senior year as a Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), and 

Information Literacy (IL) course. This course is designed to help gain proficiency in 

research as well as clear and well-supported written and oral communication. 

The Department offers courses in New Testament Greek and Biblical Hebrew. These 

courses do not fulfill the College’s foreign language requirement. 



Course Requirements for a minor in Religion (18 hours) 

A minor in Religion will consist of any eighteen hours of Religion, Greek and Hebrew 

courses. 

Course Requirements for a minor in Christian Ministries (24 hours) - To be taken in 

conjunction with any major: 

The Christian Ministries minor aims to help students prepare for vocational opportunities 

oriented toward “people-service.” The Christian Ministries plan can accompany any 

college major and requires a specialized group of Christian Ministries courses in addition to 

those courses required for the major which the student chooses. 

Core Requirements: Religion 211, 212, 216, and 480. 

Biblical Elective: One course from Religion: 221, 232, 237, 351, or 390. 

Ministry Electives: Two courses from: Religion 246, 251, 253, 320, or 330. 

Historical Elective: One course from: Religion 247, 248, 341, or 342.

Religion / 205 

Course Requirements for a minor in Interdisciplinary Classics (21 hours) 

A minor in Interdisciplinary Classics will consist of 21 hours from the following courses: 

English 302; Global Studies 290 “Latin”; Greek 101-102, 211-212; History 207, 341, 

376; Philosophy 334; Political Science 255; or a maximum of three credits in Philosophy 

460 or Political Science 460. 

RELIGION (RELI) 

RELI 211. OLD TESTAMENT LITERATURE AND HISTORY. An introduction to the literature, 

content, and history of the Old Testament. Special attention is given to the historical background, composition, 

and theological message of the Old Testament. The course further acquaints students with the 

basic methods of Old Testament studies and the present state of Old Testament research. This course 

contains the second component of the general education Information Literacy (IL) requirement for students 

substituting Religion 211 and 212 for the Humanities 102 requirement. 


RELI 212. NEW TESTAMENT LITERATURE AND HISTORY. An introduction to the literature, 

content, and history of the New Testament. Special attention is given to the historical background, 

composition, and theological message of the New Testament. The course further acquaints students 

with the basic methods of New Testament studies and the present state of New Testament research. 

This course contains the second component of the general education Information Literacy (IL) requirement 

for students substituting Religion 211 and 212 for the Humanities 102 requirement. 


RELI 213. SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I. An introduction to the methods of systematic theology 

in terms of narrative, covenant, and creed. From this, these central doctrines of historic Christianity 

will be examined: Revelation and Scripture, the Being and Attributes of God, Humanity before God, 

and the Person and Work of Christ. Offered alternate years, fall semester, three hours. 

RELI 214. SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II. A continuation of an examination of the central doctrines 

of historic Christianity. These doctrines comprise the focus for Systematic Theology II: the 

Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, the Christian Life, the Church and Sacraments, and the Last 

Things. Religion 213 is not a prerequisite for Religion 214. 

Offered alternate years, spring semester, three hours. 

RELI 216. INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN MINISTRY. This course exposes students to basic 

issues, concepts, approaches, and organizations involved in Christian ministry. It covers topics such 

as leadership, discipleship, evangelism, and pastoral ministry. Semester course, three hours. 

RELI 220. CHRIST AND THE FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS OF LIFE. The course concerns 

some of the fundamental questions such as: What is a good person? What is a good life? What is a 

good society? What is/are the human problem(s)? How do we understand human nature? What is the 

Christian view of justice, right and wrong, good and evil? Not all of these questions will be addressed 

in every class. Answers to these questions will involve a study of the Christian tradition of politics, 

including the Bible and contemporary interpreters, although not all of these sources will be utilized in 

every class. Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours. 

RELI 221. THE LIFE OF CHRIST. This course aims to give the student a good understanding of 

the person, work, and teachings of Christ as presented in the Gospels. It also seeks to introduce the 

student to some of the important literature on the subject. 


RELI 232. THE LIFE AND WORK OF PAUL. A study of the life and work of the apostle Paul, 

author of almost one-half of the New Testament. Attention is given to both the descriptive material in 

the book of Acts and the thematic material from the Pauline Epistles. Students are introduced to current 

issues in the study of Paul. Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours. 

RELI 237. BIBLICAL BOOKS. The form and ideas of one Biblical book will be explored in depth. 

Different books will be studied in different semesters. Semester course, three hours.


RELI 246. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. This course intends to aid 

persons who plan to lead youth and adults in the Christian education environment. It will include a 

consideration of objectives; of historical, theological, and psychological background of methods and 

programming resources; and of techniques for outreach. Semester course, three hours. 

RELI 247. CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN RELIGION. This course seeks to examine and 

explore the prominent place of religion in this religiously pluralistic nation by describing and analyzing 

current American religious developments in historical, sociological, and theological perspective. 

Institutional and non-institutional developments within and outside the Judeo-Christian tradition will 

also be examined. Semester course, three hours. 

RELI 248. WORLD RELIGIONS. An introduction to the major living religions, to the leading 

problems of religious thought, and to the alternative approaches of world religions to ultimate questions 

concerning the meaning of human life. Semester course, three hours. 

RELI 251. MANAGING CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES. This course concentrates on the organization 

and administration of the programs and activities of the local church and the many “parachurch” 

organizations. Sound business principles are emphasized in a context of biblical teaching. 


RELI 253. PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY. Scripture, history, culture, and sociology play significant 

roles in the formulation of a philosophy of ministry. This course seeks to help the student understand 

how these factors affect the various fields of ministry. Semester course, three hours. 

RELI 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Religion. 



RELI 261. C.S. LEWIS: CHRISTIAN APOLOGIST. A study of one of contemporary 

Christianity’s greatest apologists. The primary subject of study is Lewis’ unique contributions to 

apologetics including his epistemology, view of myth, and defense of supernaturalism. Various examples 

of Lewis’ writings are examined from selected essays and theological articles and the Chronicles 

of Narnia. Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours. 

RELI 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Religion. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


RELI 290. STUDIES IN RELIGION. The subject matter for this course will vary each semester to 

allow for the introduction of new courses in the field of religion. The aim of such a course is in-depth 

study of some specific facet of religion with particular emphasis on the relationship of religion and 

contemporary life. Semester course, three hours. 

RELI 320. THEOLOGY OF MISSIONS. A survey of the greatest evangelistic and mission movements 

in history, the Biblical-theological basis for missions, and contemporary developments in mission 

strategy. Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours. 

RELI 330. THEOLOGY OF THE SPIRITUAL LIFE. This course examines writings on spiritual 

formation from an historical, theological, and Biblical perspective. Key topics include the holiness of 

God, the person and work of the Holy Spirit, prayer, Bible Study, and the discernment of God’s will. 


RELI 341. CHRISTENDOM AND REFORM. A study of the history of Christianity from the time of 

Charlemagne until the end of the Religious Wars in 1648, this course will explore Christianity throughout 

the Medieval Period, as tensions and then schism arose between the Greek and Latin Churches, and 

then go into the Reformation era with its various callings for reform of the Western Church. Emphasis 

will be placed on important persons and ideas, movements of significance, and the relationship of the 

Christian mission to surrounding culture. This is the second of a three-part series on The History of 

Christianity, the other two being History 341 The Rise of Christianity and Religion 342 Christianity and 

the Modern World. These courses may be taken in any order; there are no prerequisites. 

Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours.

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RELI 342. CHRISTIANITY AND THE MODERN WORLD. A study of the history of Christianity 

from the beginning of the Enlightenment until the end of the 20 th century, this course will explore 

Christian history in a time of rapid cultural changes enhanced by new thinking about philosophy, society, 

politics, economics, and science. Questions of how and why Christian churches, as well as 

Christian thinkers, adapted, fought, or sought some rapprochement with a continued commitment to 

some form of classic orthodoxy will be examined as the Christian mission continued to seek to reach 

the surrounding culture. This is the third of a three-part series on The History of Christianity, the other 

two being History 341 The Rise of Christianity and Religion 341 Christendom and Reform. These 

courses may be taken in any order; there are no prerequisites. 


RELI 343. THE SEARCH FOR CHRISTIAN AMERICA. This course examines efforts by 

American Christians to shape culture and society in accordance with their understanding of the Gospel 

as well as ways in which cultural, social political, and economic issues have in turn shaped divergent 

Christian responses to public issues. Beginning in the British North American colonies in the seventeenth 

century, the course explores the changing nature and role of religion in American public life to 

the present. Semester course, three hours. 

RELI 345. LUTHER AND CALVIN. This course focuses on the Reformation leaders whose work 

and ideas shaped Protestantism. Primary sources will be used. 


RELI 351. HERMENEUTICS. A study of central issues of Biblical interpretation that bear directly 

on current concerns of human existence. This course examines the import and implications of the 

Biblical literature. Offered alternate years, semester course, three hours. 

RELI 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for junior and senior students with previous 

background in religion to do intensive independent study of specialized topics. Prerequisite: Twelve 

hours of religion or consent of the department. Semester course, one to three hours. 

RELI 362. CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY. A study of major themes in contemporary theology 

including such topics as religious language, views of God, meaning of man and redemption, and the 

problem of evil. These topics are discussed as they relate to contemporary cultures and worldviews. 



Religion. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


RELI 390. ADVANCED STUDIES IN RELIGION. The subject matter for this course will vary 

each semester to allow for the introduction of new courses in the field of religion. The aim of such 

courses is in-depth study of some specific facet of religion with particular emphasis on the relationship 

of religion and contemporary life. Semester course, three hours. 

RELI 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for junior and senior students with previous 

background in religion to do intensive independent study of specialized topics. Prerequisite: Twelve 

hours of religion or consent of the department. Semester course, one to three hours. 


Religion. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


RELI 480. INTERNSHIP IN RELIGION. This course offers practical experience appropriate for 

the Christian Ministries auxiliary field. Prerequisites: Consent of the department chairman. 


RELI 488. SENIOR SEMINAR. This course satisfies the Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking 

Intensive (SI), Information Literacy (IL) requirements for the Christian Thought major, and will be 

taken in the fall of the senior year. Topics will focus on a major issue in Biblical Studies, Church 

History, or Systematic Theology. Offered yearly beginning in 2008, Fall semester, three hours.


RELI 499. HONORS COURSE IN RELIGION. Work in this area is available to the able student 

on an individual basis and by prearrangement with the department. 


GREEK (GREK) 

GREK 101. INTRODUCTION TO NEW TESTAMENT GREEK I. A study of the grammar and 

syntax of New Testament Greek. Fall semester only, three hours. 

GREK 102. INTRODUCTION TO NEW TESTAMENT GREEK II. Continuation of Greek 101. 

Prerequisite: Greek 101 or permission of the instructor. Spring semester only, three hours. 

GREK 211. READINGS IN NEW TESTAMENT GREEK I. Portions of the Gospels will be read. 

Vocabulary, grammar, and syntax are reviewed. Prerequisite: Greek 101-102 or permission of the 

instructor. Fall semester only, three hours. 

GREK 212. READINGS IN NEW TESTAMENT GREEK II. Portions of the Pauline Epistles will 

be read. Vocabulary, grammar, and syntax are reviewed. Prerequisite: Greek 101-102 and 211 or permission 

of the instructor. Spring semester only, three hours. 

GREK 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Greek. Sophomore 



GREK 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Greek. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


GREK 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for third and fourth-year students to do independent 

projects in basic New Testament exegesis, word study, or classical Greek. Prerequisite: Greek 

211-212 or consent of instructor. Semester course, two or three hours. 


Greek. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


GREK 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for third and fourth-year students to do independent 

projects in basic New Testament exegesis, word study, or classical Greek. Prerequisite: Greek 

211-212 or consent of instructor. Semester course, two or three hours. 


Greek. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


HEBREW (HEBR) 

HEBR 101. INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL HEBREW I. A study of the grammar and syntax of 

the Hebrew Bible. Fall semester only, three hours. 

HEBR 102. INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL HEBREW II. Continuation of Hebrew 101. 

Prerequisite: Hebrew 101 or permission of the instructor. Spring semester only, three hours. 

HEBR 211. READINGS IN BIBLICAL HEBREW I. Portions of Narrative Literature will be read. 

Vocabulary, grammar, and syntax are reviewed. Prerequisite: Hebrew 101-102 or permission of the 

instructor. Fall semester only, three hours 

HEBR 212. READINGS IN BIBLICAL HEBREW II. Portions of the Prophets will be read. 

Vocabulary, grammar, and syntax are reviewed. Prerequisite: Hebrew 101-102 and 211 or permission 

of the instructor. Spring semester only, three hours.

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HEBR 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Hebrew. 



HEBR 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Hebrew. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


HEBR 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for third and fourth year Hebrew students to 

do independent projects in basic Old Testament exegesis. Prerequisite: Hebrew 211 and 212 or permission 

of the instructor. Semester course, two or three hours. 


Hebrew. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


HEBR 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for third and fourth year Hebrew students to 

do independent projects in basic Old Testament exegesis. Prerequisite: Hebrew 211 and 212 or permission 

of the instructor. Semester course, two or three hours. 


Hebrew. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY 

Dr. Ayers, Chair; Dr. W. P. Anderson, Dr. Campbell, Dr. S. Jones. 

Course requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology (SOCI) (36 hours) 


Sociology 101, 201, 277, 452, 471, and 472. 


Elective Requirements (15 hours): 

Fifteen hours from the following options: 

Sociology 103 or 241 

Sociology 203, 209, 251, 308, 312, 314, 321, 323, 333, 356, 375, 390, 460, 499 or 


One of the following courses may also count as a Sociology elective: Economics 

306, History 357, or Psychology 211. 

Courses that count in the SOCI major quality point average (MQPA): 

All courses with “SOCI” prefix; ECON 306; HIST 357; PSYC 203, 208 and 211. A 


A Sociology Internship (SOCI 480) may not be counted as an elective course toward 

the major, though Sociology 480 grades will be included in the Major Quality Point Average 

(MQPA) for Sociology majors. 

Sociology majors are provided with focused, discipline-specific instruction in professional 

writing by taking the Writing Intensive (WI) course Sociology 277 “Social Research 

Methods,” and in professional speaking by taking the Speaking Intensive (SI) course 

Sociology 452 “Sociology Colloquium.” Information Literacy (IL) instruction is also incor-


porated in Sociology 277, focusing on knowledge and use of electronic information technology 

and resources, critically assessing this information, and teaching skills that explore 

scholarly research and publishing processes within the field of Sociology. 

Recommended electives: 

Students preparing for careers in criminal justice are encouraged to take the following 

courses as part of their major: Sociology 203, 314, 333, 356, 480, and Economics 306 or 

History 357. In addition students should select the following general electives: History 

317-318; Political Science 308 and 309; and Psychology 312. 

Students preparing for careers in any of the helping professions or in Christian ministry 

are encouraged to take the following courses as part of their major: Sociology 203, 251, 

308, 312, 314, 333, 356, and 480; Psychology 208 or 211, or History 357. In addition, they 

should consider the following general electives: Religion 216 and Psychology 206, 210, 

310, and 312. 



Course requirements for a minor in Sociology (18 hours) 

18 hours of Sociology courses are required, including Sociology 471. 

Course requirements for a minor in Family Studies (19 hours) 


Sociology 312. 

One course from: Psychology 204, Political Science 277, or Sociology 277. 

Three courses from: Psychology 209, 211, 322, or Sociology 251. 

SOCIOLOGY (SOCI) 

SOCI 101. FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIOLOGY. An introductory study of the major and enduring 

theoretical ideas, concepts, methods, and debates that have shaped and informed the discipline of 

Sociology from its inception to the current day. Topics include the origins of the discipline, the social 

conditions under which humans may thrive, social order, religion, and inequality. Attention is also paid 

to the ways in which the Christian tradition perceives and in some cases may challenge contemporary 

social conditions. Recommended to precede all other Sociology courses. 


SOCI 103. INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. An introduction to the study 

of culture, its meaning and significance for human beings, and the ways in which man organizes his 

activities to meet universal human needs, especially in simpler societies. 


SOCI 201. SOCIAL PROBLEMS. An analysis of American social problems related to family, sexuality, 

drugs, crime, health, poverty, race, and global problems related to gender, population, the environment, 

religion, war and terrorism. Semester course, three hours. 

SOCI 203. SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR. A study of the social aspects of personal 

deviation including consideration of the alcoholic, the drug addict, the suicidal and the sexually maladjusted 

from the perspective of social background, causative factors, and possible therapy. 

Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or 201. Alternate spring semesters, three hours.


SOCI 209. PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL WORK. An introduction to the social work profession and 

to the social welfare field, including historical development, theory, ethics/values, policy, and key 

aspects of and specialization in practice. Biblical views of, and calling to, the field will be considered. 

The course will also take a balanced look at private and public, secular and religious, settings and 

approaches; as well as considering the growing social entrepreneurship movement. 


SOCI 241. MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. A study of the social and cultural aspects of medicine 

and health, strongly emphasizing the results of cross-cultural and comparative research. Topics include 

health professionals and services around the world, alternative healers, the demography of health and 

illness, and privatized versus government-sponsored health care systems. 


SOCI 251. COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE. A general introduction to marriage and the family 

emphasizing practical living. Topics include dating, courtship, engagement, marriage, romantic love, 

and marital adjustment including the roles experienced through life - parenthood and child rearing and 

divorce. Semester course, three hours. 

SOCI 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Sociology. 



SOCI 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in 

Sociology. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are 


SOCI 277. SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS. Research methods in the major phases of sociology 

investigation: the logic of research, its design and analysis, and specific methods of data collection. 

Includes training in locating, assessing, importing, modifying and analyzing secondary data; general 

knowledge of key sociological information sources; basic MicroCase and SPSS statistical software 

training; and hands-on instruction in all stages of writing professional research reports. This course 

fulfills the discipline-specific Writing Intensive (WI) and Information Literacy (IL) requirements for 

Sociology majors. Three lectures and two lab hours per week. Prerequisite: Six hours of sociology 

including Sociology 101. Fall semester only, four hours. 

SOCI 308. SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION. This course will examine religion from a sociological 

perspective, including such topics as sociological theories about religion, how religion affects individuals 

and societies, secularization and worldwide religious resurgence, effects of globalization upon 

religion, America’s contemporary religious climate, contemporary American Evangelicalism, and the 

future of religion. Prerequisite: Sociology 101. Alternate Fall semesters, three hours. 

SOCI 312. THE FAMILY AS A SOCIAL INSTITUTION. A course that focuses upon the status, 

development, and future of the modern American family from historical, cross-cultural, and sociological 

perspectives. Examines contemporary debates over legal definitions of “family,” patterns of family 

structure, families and the elderly, family policy, and reviews non-governmental approaches to 

strengthening the family. Recommended for those students contemplating careers in teaching, the 

helping professions, ministry, public policy, and research. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

SOCI 314. CRIME AND DELINQUENCY. A study of crime and juvenile delinquency in contemporary 

society. Basic factors in crime, detection, punishment, delinquency, gangs, courts, probation, 

and the science of criminology are studied. Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or 201. 


SOCI 321. SOCIAL CHANGE. An analysis of patterns, mechanisms and strategies of past and 

future social change in a rapidly changing world. Social and political movement theory, revolutions, 

the force of religion in social movement activism, and recent changes in American society are considered. 

Prerequisite: Sociology 101. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours.


SOCI 323. SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE. An examination of the way meaning and culture are constructed 

in American life. Particular attention is paid to cultural conflict in American social and political 

history, from the late 18 th century to the present. Also examines how pluralist democracies might 

mediate cultural conflicts. Open to all sociology majors and others by permission of the instructor. 


SOCI 333. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE. An overview of every element of the 

criminal justice system, looking at the process of handling offenders from crime detection through 

arrest, adjudication, prosecution/defense, sentencing, incarceration, probation, and parole. Issues of 

criminal law (ethics, philosophy, and basic structure and rules) and policy, defendants, victims, and the 

roles of different criminal justice agents will also be considered. Biblical perspectives will be examined 

throughout, as will, where appropriate, private alternatives to response to crime. 


SOCI 356. POVERTY AND STRATIFICATION. An overview of the nature and extent of poverty 

and stratification in the United States and the world, including consideration of empirical data, sociological 

theory, and Christian perspectives. Special attention will be given to private, faith-based solutions 

to chronic poverty. Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or 201. Alternate Fall semesters, three hours. 

SOCI 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Available to students with a minimum of twelve hours in sociology. 

Prerequisite: Consent of department chairman. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 


Sociology. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


SOCI 375. GLOBAL SOCIETY. This course investigates the processes of globalization and their 

effects upon the political, economic and cultural spheres at the national and international levels. 

Particular attention is devoted to the implications of culture, including religion, as a moral order for the 

development of global society. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours. 

SOCI 390. STUDIES IN SOCIOLOGY. This course, which varies each semester, involves the 

examination of different areas of sociology with a focus on new areas not covered in regular coursework. 


SOCI 452. SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM. Guided intensive study of a specific sociological problem 

or topic under the guidance of one Sociology faculty member, and training in the art of professional 

speaking in the field. Students will orally present and defend their study proposals and completed 

final projects before the Sociology faculty and other students in the class. This course fulfills the discipline-specific 

Speaking Intensive (SI) requirement for Sociology majors. Prerequisite: senior status. 


SOCI 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Available to students with a minimum of twelve hours in sociology. 

Prerequisite: Consent of department chairman. Semester course, one, two or three hours. 


Sociology. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required. 


SOCI 471. WORLDVIEWS IN CONFLICT I: SOCIAL THINKERS FROM THE REFOR- 

MATION TO THE EARLY 20 TH CENTURY. A survey of the classical era of sociological theorizing 

and the 20 th Century development of those models. Includes Tocqueville, Comte, Marx, Freud, 

Weber, Simmel, Durkheim and major schools of thought such as conflict theory and functionalism. 

Attention is also paid to major themes of sociological theory, including community, authority, secularization, 

stratification, and alienation. Fall semester only, three hours.


SOCI 472. WORLDVIEWS IN CONFLICT II: MODERN SOCIAL THOUGHT. An examination 

of the competing approaches to social theorizing that have come to prominence since World War 

II, with particular attention to American social theory. Topics include symbolic interactionism, the 

Chicago School, rational choice, globalization, ethnography, ethno methodology, phenomenology, 

world systems, and post-modernity. Prerequisite: Sociology 471. Spring semester only, three hours. 

SOCI 480. INTERNSHIP IN SOCIOLOGY. This course offers practical experience appropriate for 

the sociology field. Prerequisite: Consent of department chairman. 


SOCI 499. HONORS IN SOCIOLOGY. Open only to seniors who have honors grades and who have 

completed a minimum of fifteen hours in the department. Application must be made to the department 

and a proposal for the study must be approved before registering. The student studies under the guidance 

of department staff. Prerequisite: Fifteen hours in sociology including Sociology 477. 



BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

Directories 

Grove City College, as an independent institution, is governed in all its affairs by a 

Board of Trustees composed of private citizens. 

Term Expires June 2010 

1977 Baird, Louise Slavcoff ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh, PA 

2001 Breen, Edward D. ’78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Hope, PA 

2007* Havrilla, Laura Ritchey ’87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Valencia, PA 

1995 Hayes, Don A. ’59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tampa, FL 

1998 Hopeman, Henry W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Winston-Salem, NC 

2007 Kopnisky, Jack L. ’78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boston, MA 

2000 Mehaffey, William J. ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh, PA 

2004 Mims, Cleaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cincinnati, OH 

1992 Reis, C. Dale ’67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tucson, AZ 

2003 Williams, Walter E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Devon, PA 

2002 Zuschlag, Charlotte A.’73 (Treasurer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gibsonia, PA 


2001 Arnold, Barbara M. ’60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harrisburg, PA 

2008* Bullock, Gerald ’92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Williamsburg, VA 

1998 Casolari, Samuel G. Jr. Esq. ’83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Akron, OH 

1982 Fetterolf, C. Fred ’52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sewickley, PA 

2008 Gasiewicz, Philip W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Wilmington, PA 

2002 Gunn, The Reverend George R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gwynedd Valley, PA 

2004 Miller, Ronald H. ’75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fenton, MI 

1995 Morledge, The Reverend Richard A. ’54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gibsonia, PA 

2008 Owens, Dawn ’90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minneapolis, MN 

1990 Schwab, Arthur J., Hon. ’68 (Secretary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh, PA 

1995 Shlapak, Milton W. ’59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta, GA 


2006 Batchelder, Alice, Hon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Medina, OH 

2006 Cashdollar, David ’71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grove City, PA 

2009 Gummel, Joseph ’75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Springfield, OH 

1995 Johnson, Stanley M. ’60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Whittier, CA 

2009* Kozusko, Andrew J. III Esq. ’96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ben Avon Heights, PA 

2006 Mathie, Jody, M.D. ’77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Denver, CO 

2004 McNulty, Paul Esq. ’80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fairfax Station, VA 

1998 Nutt, Robert L. Esq. ’67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marblehead, MA 

2006 Porter, David Esq. ’88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bradford Woods, PA 

1992 Rathburn, David R. ’79 (Chair) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keswick, VA 

2004 Stewart, William C. ’61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Butler, PA 

*Alumni Trustee

TRUSTEE EMERITUS 

Gilger, Elizabeth 

Lamont, The Reverend Robert J. 

Lascell, David M. Esq. 

Landin, Thomas M. Esq. ’59 

Larry, R. Heath Esq. ’34 

Larry, Richard M. ’60 

McBride, Milford L. Esq. ’44 

Miller, Harvey A. Jr. Esq. ’40 

Nissen, Ole 

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ADMINISTRATION (2009-2010) 

NOTE: Date indicates year of initial employment 

Jewell ’67, Richard G. (2003) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .President 

B.A., Grove City College; J.D., University of Michigan Law School. 

Anderson, William P., Jr. (1987) . . . . . . . .Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs 

B.A., Lambuth College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut. 

DiStasi ’88, Vincent F. (1998) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice President-Chief Information Officer 

B.S., Grove City College; Ph.D., Indiana University. 

Gregg ’80, Thomas W. (1995) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice President for Operations 

B.S., Grove City College; M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh; Pennsylvania State 

University. 

Hardesty, Larry (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice President for Student Life and Learning 

B.A., M.S., Geneva College. 

Prokovich ’89, Jeffrey D. (2001) . . . . . . . . . .Vice President for Institutional Advancement 

B.A., Grove City College; M.S., Geneva College. 

Towle ’68, Roger K. (1995) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice President for Financial Affairs 

B.A., Grove City College; Certified Public Accountant. 

Sparks ’66, John A. (1976) . . . . . .Dean for the Alva J. Calderwood School of Arts and Letters 

A.B., Grove City College; J.D., University of Michigan Law School. Admitted, State 

Bars in Michigan and Pennsylvania. 

Ayers, David J. (1996) . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Dean for the Alva J. Calderwood School of 

Arts and Letters 

B.A., Edinboro University; M.A., American University; Ph.D., New York 

University; Montgomery College. 

Birmingham, Stacy G. (2003) . . . . . . .Dean for the Albert A. Hopeman, Jr. School of Science, 

Engineering, and Mathematics 

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University. 

Mohr, Timothy A. (1993) . . . . . . . . .Assistant Dean for the Albert A. Hopeman, Jr. School 

of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics 

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Montana State University. 

Inman, John G. (1994) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean of Enrollment Services and Registrar 

B.A., Geneva College; M.B.A., D.Sc., Robert Morris University. 

Ball ’88, Thomas G. (2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Financial Aid 

B.A., Grove City College; M.A., Pennsylvania State University. 

Biddle ’87, Wayne A. (1987) . . . . . . . .Director of Human Resources & Business Operations 

B.A., Grove City College; M.B.A., Clarion University of Pennsylvania. 

Fish ‘97, Marcus J. (2005) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Planned Giving 

B.S., Grove City College.


Grundy ’65, Diane H. (1969) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Library Services 

A.B., Grove City College; M.S.L.S., Case Western Reserve University. 

Hollenbaugh ’92, David M. (2004) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Senior Director of Development 


Houk, Suzanne N. (2005) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Counseling Services 

B.S., M.A., Geneva College; Ph.D., Duquesne University. 

Johnson, Lois L. (1995) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of the Office of International Education 

B.S., Geneva College; M.Ed., Slippery Rock University; Ed.D., Pennsylvania State 

University; Slippery Rock University. 

Keehlwetter, F. Stanley (1999) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean of the Chapel 

A.B., Gordon College; M.S., Duquesne University; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell 

Theological Seminary; D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary. 

Kengor, Paul G. (1997) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Executive Director of the Center for 

Vision and Values at Grove City College 

B.A., University of Pittsburgh; M.A., The American University; Ph.D., University of 

Pittsburgh. 

Leonard, M. Kathleen (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Academic Advising 

B.A., Point Park University; M.S.Ed., Duquesne University. 

MacLeod ’96, Melissa T. (2004) . . . . . . .Senior Director of Alumni and College Relations 

B.S., Grove City College. 

Miller, Tracy C. (1995) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Academic Testing and Research 

B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.S., Michigan State 

University; Ph.D., University of Chicago. 

Mincey, Jeffrey C. (1990) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Admissions 

B.S., Liberty University; M.Ed., Lynchburg College. 

Reuber, Mark O. (1989) . . . . . . . .Field Director for the Office of International Education 

B.E., M.E., Carleton University; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago; Yale 

University. Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania. 

Roberts, T. Alan (2001) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Enterprise Services 

B.S., West Virginia Institute of Technology. 

Smiley ’85, James R. (1990) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Network Services 

B.A., Grove City College. 

Stranahan, S. Ann (2002) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean of Students 

B.A., Michigan State University; M.S.O.L, Mercy College. 

Tallerico, Betty L. (1991) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant to the President 

B.A., Washington and Jefferson College; M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary; 

University of Tuebingen, Germany. 

Thrasher ’80, James T. (1984) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Career Services 

B.A., Grove City College; M.A., Slippery Rock University; Reformed Presbyterian 

Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University.


Welton, Gary L. (1991) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Dean for Institutional Assessment 

B.A., Cedarville College; M.A., Slippery Rock University; M.A., Ph.D., State 

University of New York at Buffalo. 

Wendelschaefer, James F. (2004) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Physical Plant 

A.S., New England Institute of Technology. 

Williams ’01, Michelle M. (2002) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Financial Services 

B.S., Grove City College. 

Wishing ’83, Lee S. III (1994) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Administrative Director of The Center for 

Vision and Values at Grove City College 


FULL-TIME FACULTY (2009–2010) 

NOTE: Date indicates year of initial employment 

Adams, David B. (2005) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Professor of Computer Science 

B.S., University of Virginia; M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and 

State University. 

Adels, Christen (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Business 

B.A., B.S.B.A., Geneva College; M.B.A., J.D., University of Pittsburgh, Certified 

Public Accountant. 

Allgaier, Darrell E. (2003) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Mathematics 

B.S., M.S., University of Central Florida; Ph.D., Southern Methodist University. 

Allison, Blair T. (1999) . . . . . . .Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and 

Professor of Engineering 

B.S., Carnegie Mellon University; M.S., Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 

Anderson, Erik J. (2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering 

B.S., Gordon College; M.S., St. Francis Xavier University; Ph.D. Massachusetts 

Institute of Technology. 

Anderson, William P. Jr. (1987) . . . .Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and 

Professor of Sociology and Education 

B.A., Lambuth College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut. 

Archibald, C. Mark (1996) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Engineering 

University of Alabama; B.S.M.E., University of Alabama at Huntsville; M.S.M.E., 

Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. 

Arnold, Edwin P. (1975) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair of the Department of Music and Fine Arts 

Director of the Pew Fine Arts Center and Professor of Music 

B.S., Geneva College; M.Mus.Ed., Duquesne University; Ed.D., University of Houston. 

Augspurger, Joseph D. (1996) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Chemistry 

B.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois Urbana, Cornell University. 

Ayers, David J. (1996) . . . .Assistant Dean for the Alva J. Calderwood School of Arts and 

Letters, Chair of the Department of Sociology and Professor of Sociology 

B.A., Edinboro University; M.A., American University; Ph.D., New York 

University; Montgomery College.


Baglia, David S. (1995) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chair of the Department of Accounting and 

Professor of Accounting 

A.S., Jamestown Community College; B.A., Westminster College; M.B.A., Syracuse 

University; D.B.A., Cleveland State University; Certified Public Accountant. 

Barber ’93, Amy R. (2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Spanish 

B.A., Grove City College; M.A., Indiana State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania 


Bardy, Erik R. (2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering 

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Buffalo. 

Bibza, James (1977) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Religion and Philosophy 

B.A., C.W. Post College; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Ph.D., 

Princeton Theological Seminary. 

Birmingham, Stacy G. (2003) . . . . . .Dean for the Albert A. Hopeman, Jr. School of Science, 

Engineering, and Mathematics; and Professor of Engineering 

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University. 

Birmingham, William P. (2003) . . . . . .Chair of the Department of Computer Science and 

Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering 

B.S.E.E., M.S., Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University. 

Blackburn, Gina M. (2009) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Education 

B.A., Grove City College; M.S. Butler University; Ph.D., Indiana University. 

Bonomo, Kelleen H. (2007) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Mathematics 

B.S., Westminster College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. 

Brenner, Frederic J. (1969) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Biology 

B.S., Thiel College; M.S., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University. Certified 

Senior Ecologist; Certified Wildlife Biologist. 

Bright, Myron W. (1998) . . . . . . . . .Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer 

Engineering and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering 

B.S., Purdue University; M.S., George Washington University; 

Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University. 

Brower, Shane C. (1999) . . . . . .Chair of Department of Physics and Professor of Physics 

B.S., Bucknell University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Maryland. 

Brown, Daniel S. (2001) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Communication Studies 

B.A., Bob Jones University; M.A., Miami University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University. 

Brown, Janice B. (1994) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professor of English 

B.A., M.A., B.Ed., Ph.D., Memorial University of Newfoundland. 

Browne, Douglas A. (1981) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professor of Music 

B.Mus., Houghton College; M.A., West Texas State University; D.M.A., 

University of Missouri. 

Campbell, George Van (2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Sociology and Religion 

B.S., Bryan College; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of 

Pittsburgh.


Carlson ’62, Ralph E. (2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Mathematics 

B.S., Grove City College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. 

Carter, Beverly H. (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Music 

B.M., Furman University; M.A., Eastman School of Music; Ph.D. Ohio University; 

Fulbright Scholar, University of Vienna. 

Cavicchi, Thomas J. (1993) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Electrical Engineering 

Cornell University; B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., 

University of Illinois. 

Chinn, James H. (2003) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Physical Education 

B.S., Ohio State University; M.Ed., Norwich University. 

Christie, Linda J. (2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Business and Entrepreneurship 

B.S., Indiana University; M.S., Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University. 

Christman, Alan M. (1988) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Electrical Engineering 

B.S.M.P.E., M.S. Mng. E., Pennsylvania State University; B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E., 

West Virginia University; Ph.D., Ohio University. 

Clauss ’83, Michelle A. (1991) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Mechanical Engineering 

B.S., Grove City College; Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University. 

Cole, J. Harvey (1962) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of German and English 

A.B., Northwestern University; Universitat Hamburg; M.A., Northwestern 

University; University of Pittsburgh; Keuka College; Goethe Institut. 

Columbus, Craig E. (2009) . . . . . .Executive Director of the Entrepreneurship Program, Chair 

of the Department of Entrepreneurship, and Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship 

B.A., Loyola University; J.D., University of Indiana School of Law; M.B.A., Penn 


Conder, Harold L. (1973) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Chemistry 

B.S., Youngstown State University; Ph.D., Purdue University; Tulane University. 

Coulter ’91, Michael L. (1995) . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Political Science and Humanities 

B.A., Grove City College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Dallas. 

Craig ’77, Betsy J. (1981) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of English and Theatre 

A.B., Grove City College; Bretton Hall College, England; M.A., New York 

University. 

Cramer, Susan J. (2002) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Chemistry 

B.S., Malone College; M.S., University of Toledo; Ph.D., University of Akron. 

Culbertson ’84, Linda D. (2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Education 

B.A., Grove City College; M.Ed. Certification, Edinboro University of 

Pennsylvania; Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 

DalleTezze, Jeremy J. (2007) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Business 

B.A., Saint Vincent College; M.S., Brandeis University; Ph.D., Brandeis University. 

Dean, Daniel A. (1980) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Mathematics 

B.S., Wheaton College; M.A., Indiana University; University of Pittsburgh.


Dent, Laurieanne (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Biology 

B.S., Texas Christian University; M.S., Sam Houston State University; Ph.D., Cornell 

University. 

DiQuattro ’02, David M. (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Instructor of Philosophy 

B.A., Grove City College; M.A., A.B.D., University of Notre Dame. 

DiStasi ’88, Vincent F. (1998) . . .Vice President-Chief Information Officer and Associate 

Professor of Chemistry 

B.S., Grove City College; Ph.D., Indiana University. 

Dixon, Diane M. (1997) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of English and Communication Studies 

Moody Bible Institute; B.A., Wheaton College; Northwestern University; M.A., 

University of Maryland; Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 

Dixon, James G. III (1976) .Chair of the Department of English and Professor of English 

B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University. 

Drake, Joshua F. (2004) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Music and Humanities 

B.M., Union University; M.Mus., Ph.D., University of Glasgow. 

Dreves ’97, Michael F. (2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Physical Education 

B.A., Grove City College, M.S., Slippery Rock University. 

Duda, Frank T. Jr. (1979) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Electrical Engineering 

B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. 

Dudt, Jan F. (2004) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Biology 

B.A., Covenant College; M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh; M.S., Ph.D., Emory 

University. 

Duguid, Iain M. (2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Religion 

B.S.E.E., University of Edinburgh; M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary; 

Ph.D., University of Cambridge. 

Dupree, James V. (1990) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Business and Entrepreneurship 

B.A., University of Arizona; M.Div., Denver Seminary; M.A., Northern Illinois 

University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University. 

Edwards, Jason (2003) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Education and Humanities 

B.A., Asbury College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky. 

Fair ’85, Mark C. (2004) . . . .Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Physics 

B.S., Grove City College; Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University; Northwest University. 

Falcetta, Michael F. (2003) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Chemistry 

B.S., State University of New York College at Oswego; M.A., Alliance Theological 

Seminary; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. 

Folkertsma, Marvin J. Jr. (1974) . . . . . .Chair of the Department of Political Science and 

Professor of Political Science 

University of California at Riverside; A.B., Calvin College; Michigan State 

University; M.A., Ph.D., Wayne State University; Northwestern University.


Forrester, Cynthia A. (1967) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Spanish 

A.B., Ohio Wesleyan University; M.A., University of Wisconsin; University of Texas; 

Estudio Internacional Sampere; Certificado de Traductora, Universidad Complutense 

de Madrid; University of California at Los Angeles. 

Fritz ’94, David C. (2002) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Physical Education 

B.S., Grove City College; M.A., Duquesne University, Slippery Rock University. 

Fuss, L. Michelle (2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Physical Education 

B.A., M.A., Geneva College. 

Genareo, Phyllis P. (1995) . . . . . . . .Associate Chair of the Department of Education and 

Professor of Education 

B.S., M.A., Slippery Rock University; Youngstown State University; Clarion 

University; Ed.D., Duquesne University. 

Gonzalez, Guillermo (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Physics 

B.S., University of Arizona; M.S., Ph.D., University of Washington. 

Gordon, T. David (1999) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Religion 

B.L.A., Roanoke College; M.A.R., Th.M., Westminster Theological Seminary; 

Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary. 

Graham, Mark W. (2003) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of History 

B.A., Bob Jones University; M.A., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., 

Michigan State University. 

Gribble ’00, Christiaan P. (2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Computer Science 

B.S., Grove City College; M.S., Carnegie Mellon University; Ph.D., University of Utah. 

Gribble ’00, Suzanna L. (2007) . . . . . . .Chair of the Department of Biology and Assistant 

Professor of Biology 

B.S., Grove City College; M.S., Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D., University of Utah. 

Grundy ’65, Diane H. (1969) . . . .Director of Library Services and Assistant Professor of 

English 

A.B., Grove City College; M.S.L.S., Case Western Reserve University. 

Harp, Gillis J. (1999) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of History 

B.A., Carleton University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia. 

Harris, Sarah B. (2006) . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Physical Education & Exercise Science 

B.A., Wheaton College; M.S., Wheaton College; M.S., University of North Carolina. 

Harvey, Andrew J. (2007) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of English 

B.A., James Madison University; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at 

Chapel Hill. 

Herbener, Jeffrey M. (1997) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chair of the Department of Economics 

and Professor of Economics 

B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan University; M.S., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University. 

Hinton, William M. (1991) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Business 

B.A., Davidson College; M.S., Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo.


Homan, Timothy C. (1991) . . . . .Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Professor of 

Chemistry 

B.S., Gardner-Webb College; Ph.D., University of Colorado. 

Horton, Joseph J. (2002) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Psychology 

B.S., Kutztown University; M.S., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University. 

Houk, Suzanne N. (2005) . . . .Director of College Counseling and Assistant Professor of 

Psychology 

B.S., M.A., Geneva College; Ph.D., Duquesne University. 

Inman, John G. (1994) . . . .Dean of Enrollment Services, Registrar, and Guest Lecturer in 

Business and Computer Science 

B.A., Geneva College; M.B.A., D.Sc., Robert Morris University. 

Jackson, Michael A. (2007) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Mathematics 

B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University. 

Jacobs, Cathy E. (1988) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Physical Education 

B.S.E., M.Ed., Delta State University. 

Jenkins, Stephen P. (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Biology 

B.A., Covenant College; M.S., Ph.D., The University of Georgia. 

Jenny, Frederick J. (1984) . . . Professor of Computer Science and Educational Technology 

and Director of Instructional Technology 

B.S., Taylor University; M.A., Ball State University; Shippensburg University; Ed.D., 

University of Pittsburgh. 

Jewell ’67, Richard G. (2003) . . . . . . . . . . .President and Professor of Business Law and 

Public Policy 

B.A., Grove City College; J.D., University of Michigan Law School. 

Johnson, Lois L. (1995) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of the Office of International Education 

and Professor of Education 

B.S., Geneva College; M.Ed., Slippery Rock University; Ed.D., Pennsylvania State 

University; Slippery Rock University. 

Jones, Steven L. (2004) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Sociology 

B.A., Houston Baptist University; M.S., Duke University; Ph.D., University of Virginia. 

Keehlwetter, F. Stanley (1999) . . . .Dean of the Chapel and Guest Lecturer in Humanities 

A.B., Gordon College; M.S., Duquesne University; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell 

Theological Seminary; D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary. 

Kemeny, Paul C. (2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Religion and Humanities 

B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A.R., M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary; 

Th.M., Duke University; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary. 

Kengor, Paul G. (1997) . . . . . . .Executive Director of The Center for Vision and Values at 

Grove City College and Professor of Political Science 

B.A., University of Pittsburgh; M.A., The American University; Ph.D., University of 

Pittsburgh.


Ketler ’71, Bruce W. (1977) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Business 

A.B., Grove City College; M.S., University of Southern California; M.B.A., 

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; International College; Ph.D., William Lyon 

University. 

Kolm, Jonathan D. (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Music and Fine Arts 

B.M., M.M., Virginia Commonwealth University; D.M.A., University of Texas. 

Konzen, Richard A. (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Music and College Organist 

B.Mus. DePauw University; M.M., M.M.A., D.M.A, Yale University. 

Kriley ’88, Charles E. (1996) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Chemistry 

B.S., Grove City College; Ph.D., Purdue University. 

Lamie, Melissa D. (1993) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Physical Education 

B.S., Calvin College; M.A., University of Northern Colorado. 

Lamie ’85, Steven S. (1997) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Physical Education 

B.S., Grove City College; M.A., Kent State University. 

Leon, Celine T. (1970) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of French 

Ph.D.(Equiv.), The Sorbonne, University of Paris. 

Lyle, Donald L. (1972) . . . .Chair of the Department of Physical Education and Athletics, 

Athletic Director, and Professor of Physical Education 

B.A., Muskingum College; M.Ed., Miami University; Ed.D., Indiana University of 

Pennsylvania. 

Mackey, Roger W. (1996) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Education 

B.S., Liberty University; Talbot Theological Seminary; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of 

Virginia; Oxford University. 

Markley ’82, Andrew W. (1991) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chair of the Department of Business and 

Professor of Business 

B.A., Grove City College; J.D., Case Western Reserve University; M. Public and 

International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh. Admitted, State Bar in Pennsylvania 

and U. S. Supreme Court. 

Marsch, Glenn A. (2004) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Physics 

B.S., Clemson University; Ph.D., Florida State University. 

McCathern, Sharon K. (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Mathematics 

B.A., Rice University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Chicago. 

McFeaters ’88, ’02, Michelle (1995) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Accounting 

B.A., M.S., Grove City College; A.B.D., Anderson University. 

McIntyre, Dale L. (1985) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Mathematics 

B.A., Houghton College; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; 

Ph.D., Clemson University; University of Pittsburgh. 

Mech, Timothy S. (1998) . . . . . . . . .Professor of Business/Finance and Entrepreneurship 

B.A., Indiana State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester.


Meng, Lijuan (2009) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Modern Languages 

B.A., Harbin Railway Engineering Institute; M.A., Calvin Theological Seminary; 

Ph.D., Reformed Theological Seminary. 

Messer, H. Collin (2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of English 

B.A., Emory University; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina. 

Miller, Jonathan D. (2009) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Physical Education 

B.S., M.S., California Baptist University. 

Miller, Kimberly M. (2004) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Instructor of Communication Studies 

B.S., M.A., Slippery Rock University. 

Miller, Tracy C. (1995) . . . . . . .Director of Academic Testing and Research and Associate 

Professor of Economics 

B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.S., Michigan State 

University; Ph.D., University of Chicago. 

Mitchell, Andrew J. (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of History 

B.A., Hillsdale College; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University. 

Mitchell-Emigh, Kay (1986) . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Professor 

of Physical Education 

B.S., M.Ed., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. 

Moeller ’93, Julie R. (2005) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Religion 

B.A., Grove City College; M.A., Reformed Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University 

of Gloucestershire. 

Mohr, Timothy A. (1993) . . . . . .Assistant Dean for the Albert A. Hopeman, Jr. School of 

Science, Engineering, and Mathematics and Professor of Electrical Engineering 

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Montana State University. 

Munson, Paul A. (2004) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Music 

B.Mus., Wheaton College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan. 

Nichols ’93, Constance N. (2001) . . .Chair of the Department of Education and Assistant 

Professor of Education 

B.A., Grove City College; M.S., Duquesne University; Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh. 

Otto, John F. (1973) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Business 

Bethel College; B.S.B.A., M.S., University of North Dakota. Certified Public Accountant. 

Paparone ’93, Stacy A.(2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Instructor of Music and Fine Arts 

B.Mus., Grove City College; M.Ed., Indiana Wesleyan University. 

Patterson, Jeffrey L. (1995) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Accounting 

B.A., Gettysburg College; M.B.A., Temple University; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania 

State University. Certified Public Accountant. 

Pisano ’94, Joseph M. (1996) . . . . .Assistant Chair of the Department of Music and Fine Arts 

and Associate Professor of Music and Fine Arts Technology 

B.M., Grove City College; M.Mus., State University of New York at Binghamton; 

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D., Kent State University.


Potter, Eric A. (2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of English 

B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia. 

Powell, Scott K. (1991) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Business 

B.A., Anderson University; M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh. 

Ray, Durwood B. (1994) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Biology 

B.A., University of Texas; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; University of Texas, 

Southwestern Medical School. 

Reuber, Mark O. (1989) . . . . .Field Director for the Office of International Education and 

Professor of Mechanical Engineering 

B.E., M.E., Carleton University; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago; Yale 

University. Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania. 

Rhoades, Kathy J. (2009) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Art 

B.F.A., Clarion University; M.F.A., University of New Mexico. 

Ritenour, Shawn R. (2001) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Economics 

B.A., Northwestern College; Ph.D., Auburn University. 

Roberts, Susan K. (1985) . . . . . . .Associate Director of Athletics for Women and Associate 

Professor of Physical Education 

B.S., Ohio University; M.S., University of Arizona. 

Schaefer, Paul R. (1997) . . . . .Chair of the Department of Religion and Professor of Religion 

B.A., University of Pennsylvania; Harvard University; Westminster Theological 

Seminary; M.T.S., Emory University; D. Phil., Oxford University. 

Scheffler, Patricia S. (2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Education 

B.A., Covenant College; M.Ed., University of Mississippi; Ed.D., University of 

Pittsburgh. 

Scott ’99, Jennifer A. (2006) . . . . .Chair of the Department of Communication Studies and 

Assistant Professor of Communication Studies 

B.A., Grove City College; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio University. 

Severson, Sean K. (2004) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Physical Education 

B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Adams State College. 

Seybold, Kevin S. (1985) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chair of the Department of Psychology and 

Professor of Psychology 

B.A., Greenville College; M.A., Marquette University; Ph.D., University of 

Wisconsin. 

Shaw ’95, Kevin L. (2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Biology and Chemistry 

B.S., Grove City College; Ph.D., Texas A & M University. 

Skaricich, Robert W. (1997) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Physical Education 

B.A., Hiram College; M.Ed., Cleveland State University. 

Smith ’72, Christopher W. (1979) . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Physical Education 

A.B., Grove City College; M.A., Western Kentucky University.


Smith ’72, Gary S. (1978) . . . . Chair of the Department of History, Professor of History and 

Coordinator of the Humanities Core 

B.A., Grove City College; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; M.A., 

Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University. 

Sodergren, Arnold W. (1973) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Biochemistry 

B.A., M.S., University of Maine; Bethel Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of 

Minnesota. 

Sparks ’66, John A. (1976) . . . .Dean for the Alva J. Calderwood School of Arts and Letters 

and Professor of Business 

A.B., Grove City College; J.D., University of Michigan Law School. Admitted, State 

Bars in Michigan and Pennsylvania. 

Spradley, Garey B. (1991) . . . . . .Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Professor of 

Philosophy, Theology and Law 

B.A., University of Texas; J.D., University of Texas Law School; M.Div., 

Southwestern Seminary; Ph.D., Syracuse University. 

Stanton, Samuel S. (2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Political Science 

B.A., M.A., Arkansas State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University. 

Stephens, John H. (1994) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Education 

B.S., Pennsylvania State University; American University; M.Ed., Westminster 

College; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. 

Stringer, Randy C. (1993) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Religion 

B.A., Th.B., Toccoa Falls College; M.Div., Trinity International University; Fuller 

Theological Seminary; Indiana University (Indianapolis); Ph.D., Trinity/University of 

Liverpool. 

Su, Shuhui (2009) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Modern Languages 

Diploma, M.A., Fujian Teacher’s University; Ph.D., University of Hawaii 

Thompson, Gary L. (1996) . . . .Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Professor of 

Mathematics 

B.S., Wake Forest University; M.S., M. Ed., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of 

Virginia. 

Thrasher ’80, James T. (1984) . . .Director of Career Services and Associate Professor of 

Religion and Humanities 

B.A., Grove City College; M.A., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; Reformed 

Presbyterian Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University. 

Throckmorton, E. Warren (1994) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Psychology 

B.A., Cedarville College; M.A., Central Michigan University; Ph.D., Ohio University. 

Tinkey ’75, Patricia A. (2004) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Spanish 

B.A., Grove City College; M.A., Geneva College; M.Ed., Gannon University; 

A.B.D., Duquesne University. 

Trammell, Catherine M. (1981) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Modern Languages 

B.A., Allegheny College; M.A., Middlebury College; Propedeutique, The Sorbonne, 

Paris; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; Westminster College; New York University; 

Princeton University.


Trammell, Richard L. (1971) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Philosophy 

B.A., Berea College; B.D., Union Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Columbia University. 

Ulrich, Vernon W. (2005) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering 

B.S., Bridgewater College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Virginia. 

Wagner, Doris J. (2001) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Physics 

B.S., College of William and Mary; M.S., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University. 

Walters, Joseph D. (1972) . . . . . .Associate Director of Athletics for Men and Professor of 

Physical Education 

B.S., M.Ed., Slippery Rock State College. 

Welton, Gary L. (1991) . . . .Assistant Dean for Institutional Assessment and Professor of 

Psychology 

B.A., Cedarville College; M.A., Slippery Rock University; M.A., Ph.D., State 

University of New York at Buffalo. 

Wentworth, Theodore O. Jr. (1996) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Spanish 

B.A., Oklahoma State University; M.A., University of Cincinnati; Ed.S., Pensacola 

Christian College; Ph.D., Florida State University. 

Williams, M. Allison (2000) . . .Associate Chair of the Department of Physical Education 

and Athletics and Associate Professor of Physical Education 

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. 

Wolinski, Jeffrey P. (2001) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Professor of Physics 

B.A., Rutgers University; M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University. 

Wyneken, JonDavid (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Professor of History 

B.A., Humboldt State University; M.A., University of Nebraska; Ph.D., Ohio 

University. 

Yeager, Dorian P. (1995) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics 

B.S., Eastern Kentucky University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee. 

PART-TIME FACULTY (2009–2010) 

Amodei, Michelle L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Education 

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.S., Duquesne University. 

Anderson, Kathy S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Humanities 

B.A., Lambuth College; M.A., University of Mississippi. 

Arnold, Ellen L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Instructor in Music 

B.S., Geneva College; M.S.Ed., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. 

Barbour, Kristin A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor of Theatre 

B.A., Northwestern College; M.A., Kansas University; Ph.D., Kent State University. 

Barron, Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.M., Mansfield University.


Biddle ’87, Wayne A. . . . . . .Director of Human Resources & Business Operations and Guest 

Lecturer in Business 

B.A., Grove City College; M.B.A., Clarion University of Pennsylvania. 

Bodamer ’99, Amy S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Education 

B.S., Grove City College; M.A. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. 

Bonner, Timothy R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Political Science 

B.A., Westminster College; J.D. University of Notre Dame. 

Bright, Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Sociology 

A.A., B.A., Thiel College; M.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D., Argosy 

University of Sarasota. 

Byo, Donald W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.Mus., Youngstown State University; M.Mus., Kent State University. 

Calaboyias, Peter J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Art and Artist in Residence 

B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 

Cameron, Mary E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in History 

B.A., Allegheny College; M.S.L.S., Ph.D., University of North Carolina. 

Cantini-Seguin, Lisa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Communication Studies 

A.B., Vassar College; M.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University. 

Churm, George W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University; M.Mus., Youngstown State University. 

Cicero, Joseph C. . . . . . . .Entrepreneur in Residence and Guest Lecturer in Entrepreneurship 

B.S., Washington and Jefferson College; Certified Public Accountant. 

Colella, Louis M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.S.Mus.Ed., Youngstown State University; M.M., Duquesne University; Navy 

School of Music. 

Connelly, Lawrence R. Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Education 

B.S., Edinboro State Univeristy; M. Ed., University of Pittsburgh; Temple University; 

Ed.D., Youngstown State University. 

Darsie, Richard F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjunct Research Professor in Biology 

A.B., Bethany College; M.S., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., Cornell University. 

Dayton ’60, David M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Accounting 

B.S., Grove City College; M.A.T., Duke University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. 

Dreves ’97, Susan M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Education 

B.A., Grove City College; M.A., Westminster College. 

DuCarme ’81, Richard E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Accounting 

B.S., Grove City College; M.S., Carnegie Mellon University. 

Dzugan, Eric P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.M., M.M., Duquesne University.


Fennell, Drew R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University. 

Fischer, Jay D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Electrical Engineering 

B.S., Purdue University; M.S., Drexel University. 

Fleming ’96, Scott L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Greek 

B.A., Grove City College; M.Div, Reformed Theological Seminary. 

Formeck, Michael C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.S.Mus.Ed., Clarion State College; M.A., Duquesne University. 

Foster, William S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjunct Professor in Education 

B.S., Shippensburg State College; M.A., Penn State University. 

Gregg ’84, Jane G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.A., Grove City College. 

Gregg ’80, Thomas W. . . . . . .Vice President for Operations and Guest Lecturer in Business 

B.S., Grove City College; M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh; Pennsylvania State 

University. 

Grewell, Nicole R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Biology 

B.S., Messiah College; M.S., Tufts University. 

Grimm, Susan C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Chemistry 

B.S., Slippery Rock University; M.S., Duquesne University. 

Gruber, Paula D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Physical Education 

B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., Slippery Rock University. 

Heid, Ronald J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.S. Music Therapy, M.S., Duquesne University. 

Hendrickson, Mark W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjunct Professor in Economics 

B.A., Albion College; M.A., Ph.D., International College. 

Homan, Kristin N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjunct Professor in Psychology 

B.S., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. 

Howley, George B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Entrepreneurship 

B.A., Westminster College; M.P.M., Carnegie Mellon University. 

Huntsman, Kristy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.M., University of North Texas; M.M., Youngstown State University. 

Kohanski, Elise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.M., Eastman School of Music; M.M., Carnegie Mellon University. 

Kubik, Paula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.A., Youngstown University; M.A., Colorado State University. 

Leo, Richard A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Education 

B.S., Arizona State University; M.S., University of Minnesota; Polytechnic Institute 

of Brooklyn; University of Rochester; Texas A & M University.


Ligo, Carla V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Modern Languages 

B.S., Universidad de las Americas; M.A., Slippery Rock University. 

Madison, Dana E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Computer Science 

B.S., M.A., State University of New York at Brockport; Ph.D., Naval Postgraduate 

School. 

May, Douglas L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania; M.Mus., Eastern New Mexico University. 

McFarland, Joanne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 

Moser, Mary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.A., University of the Pacific; M.A., Arizona State University. 

Mueller, Robert K. . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering 

B.A., Grove City College; M.S., M.S.E., Ph.D., Syracuse University. 

Oliver, John C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Visiting Lecturer in Natural Resource Policy 

B.A., Kenyon College; M.A., American University. 

Patterson ’73, Carolyn M. . . . .Assistant Director of the Grove City College Early Education 

Center and Instructor in Education 

B.A., Grove City College; M.Ed., Slippery Rock University. 

Potter, Sarah C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Education 

B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., University of Virginia. 

Reuber, Debra D.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Modern Languages 

B.A., Universite D’Ottawa; M.A., University of Illinois. 

Rotunno, Naoko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Japanese 

B.A., Ochanomizu University; M.A., Slippery Rock University. 

Scanga, James V. Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.Mus., Youngstown State University. 

Schubel, Stanley O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Education 

B.S., Thiel College; M.S., Westminster College; Akron University. 

Schwab ’68, The Hon. Judge Arthur J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjunct Professor of Business 

B.A., Grove City College; J.D., University of Virginia, School of Law. 

Scott, Julia A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.F.A., M.A., Ohio University; M.M., Indiana University; Artist Diploma in 

Performance, Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University. 

Shaffer, David F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Education 

B.S., M.Ed., Edinboro University; M.Ed., Westminster College. 

Sherman, Sally A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Physical Education 

B.A., Slippery Rock University; M.Ed., Penn State University.


Sigler, Charles J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Religion/Social Science 

B.S., M.A., University of Pittsburgh; M.A.R., Westminster Theological Seminary; 

Ph.D., Oxford Graduate School. 

Sopher, Rebecca J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.S., Slippery Rock University; M.S., Youngstown State University; Duquesne 

University. 

Sweet ’85, Timothy J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guest lecturer in Business 

B.A., Grove City College; M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. 

Tessmer, David P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.A., Houston Baptist University; M.Mus., Duquesne University, A.B.D., West 

Virginia University. 

Trimpey, Kimberly S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Accounting 

B.S., Slippery Rock University; Grove City College. 

Williams, Walter E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guest Lecturer in Economics 

B.A., California State University; M.A., Ph.D, University of California Los Angeles; 

D.H.L., Virginia Union University; L.H.D., Grove City College. 

Yeager, M. Carol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjunct Professor of Biology 

B.S., Eastern Kentucky University; M.S., Louisiana State University; M.T.C., 

University of Alabama. 

Young, M. Susan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guest Lecturer in Music 

B.M., University of Houston; M.Mus., Duquesne University. 

RETIRED ADMINISTRATION 

NOTE: Dates indicate years of service. 

Bowne, Anne Parr (1980-1999) Director of Financial Aid 

Champion, Harold S. (1993-1999) Director of Physical Plant 

DeVelde, Everett C. Jr. (1980-2000) Director of Technical Services and Assistant 

Professor of Computer Science 

MacKenzie, Charles S. (1972-1992) President Emeritus, Chancellor and Professor of 

Philosophy 

Moore, John H. (1996-2003) President Emeritus and Professor of Economics 

Morledge ’54, Richard A. (1984-1999) Dean of the Chapel 

Moser ’53, John H. (1959-1995) Registrar and Associate Professor of Music 

Paxton ’54, Nancy L. (1976-2004) Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of 

Students 

Penar ’42, Thaddeus H. (1953-1990) Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of the 

College and Professor of Education 

Sautter, Carl M. (1966-1993) Bursar 

Smith ’59, Robert W. (1970-2001) Registrar

RETIRED FACULTY 


Allen ’50, William H. (1954-1988) Instructor In Physical Education 

Anderson, William T. (1992-2003) Professor of Accounting 

Barr, John F. (1972-1998) Assistant Professor of Physical Education 

Behringer, R. Jack (1956-1996) Professor of Physical Education 

Bovard ’43, Gerald R. (1976-1986) Professor of Business Administration and Accounting 

Bowne, Dale R. (1963-1999) Samuel P. Harbison Professor of Religion 

Burckle, Jay C. (1961-1999) Professor of Physics 

Bussel, William D. (1992-2000) Professor of Education 

Chab, Donald E. (1964-1996) Associate Professor of Chemistry 

Daggit, Edward A. (1976-1996) Professor of Mathematics 

Donnelly, William F. (1970-2001) Professor of English And Communication 

Ellison, John H. (1970-2008) Professor of Mathematics 

Fabian ’52, Michael W. (1964-1993) Professor of Biology 

Fleming, Larry D. (1974-2007) Professor of Accounting 

Foster, Ross A. (1969-2000) Professor of Humanities And Philosophy 

Guiler ’61, Charles J. (1967-1996) Associate Professor of Economics 

Hamilton, Lois J. (1968-1994) Assistant Professor of Art 

Hart, William R. (1960-1994) Professor of English Literature And Communications 

Hartman, Grace G. (1967-2004) Associate Professor of Biology 

Helfinstine, Robert A. (1987-2006) Professor of Mechanical Engineering 

Henry, Marvin C. (1962-2003) Professor of Mathematics 

Henry, Patricia Zbell (1964-1993) Assistant Professor of Physical Education 

Jones, David H. (1990-2008) Professor of Biochemistry 

Leo, Richard A. (1967-2004) Professor of Physics 

Lillie, W. Thomas (1983-1996) Associate Professor of Political Science 

Longnecker, James E. (1957-1997) Professor of Physical Education 

Naegele, Edward W., Jr. (1958-1990) Professor of Chemistry 

Naegele, Sara K. (1966-1990) Assistant Professor of Chemistry 

Rice ’49, Alan W. (1979-1999) Professor of Mechanical Engineering 

Rice, D. Arden (1965-1992) Assistant Professor of Physics 

Rose, Thomas G. (1979-1995) Associate Professor of Economics 

Schlossnagel ’51, Jack (1958-1995) Professor of Mathematics 

Shannon, William T. (1986-1996) Professor of Education 

Sheetz, F. Ivan (1970-1994) Assistant Professor of Modern Languages 

Stansberry, Gloria J. (1966-2006) Professor of English 

Stephens, Barbara C. (1977-2006) Associate Professor of Education 

Thorne, James D. (1976-1994) Professor of Education 

Tilford, Earl H. (2001-2008) Professor of History 

Van Til, Kathryn A. (1996-2008) Associate Professor of English and Education 

Van Til, L. John (1972-2004) Professor of Humanities and Business 

Voltz, Ramon J. (1971-2007) Professor of Mathematics 

Walters, Cynthia Ann (1966-1998) Associate Professor of Physical Education 

Waugaman ’61, Robert T. (1962-1989) Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering


Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Academic Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 

Academic Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 

Academic Standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 

Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 

Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 

Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216 

Admissions Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 

Advanced Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 

Art Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180 

Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 

Auditing Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 

Automobiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

B.S. in Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . .63 

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering . . . . . . . . .64 

Bachelor of Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 

Bachelor of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 

Bachelor of Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 

Bicycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 

Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 

Campus Resources/Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 

Campus Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 

Career Services/Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 

Center for Vision and Values . . . . . . . . . . . .11 

Chapel Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 

Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 

Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 

Christian Education Preparation . . . . . . . . .62 

Christian Ministries Minor . . . . . . . . . . . .204 

Civilization Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 

Class Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 

CLEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 

College Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 

Communication Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 

Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 

Confidential Information Policy . . . . . . . . .32 

Course Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 

Course Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 

Courses of Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 

Cultural Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 

Dean’s List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 

Degree Programs, Changing . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Dismissal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 

Dual Degree Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Early Decision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 

Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . .113 

Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 

Electrical and Computer Engineering . . . .120 

Index 

Elementary Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 

Emergency Response Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 

Endowments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 

Entrepreneurship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 

Exercise Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186 

Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 

Financial Aid Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 

Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 

Foreign Language Requirements . . . . . . . . .59 

French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 

Full-Time Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 

General Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . .54 

General Rules and Regulations . . . . . . . . . .30 

Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 

German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 

Global Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 

Grade Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 

Grade Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 

Graduation Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 

Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 

Greek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 

Health Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

Hebrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 

History and Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 

Homeschooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 

Honesty in Learning Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 

Honor Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 

Humanities Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 

Incompletes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 

Information Technology and 

Notebook Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 

Information Literacy Component . . . . . . . .55 

Intellectual Property Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Intercollegiate Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 

Interdisciplinary Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 

International Baccalaureate . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 

International Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 

Internships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 

Intersession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 

Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 

Loan Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 

Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 235 

Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 

Mechanical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 

Medical Option Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 

Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 

Modern Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Part-Time Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228 

Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 

Physical Education and Athletics . . . . . . .185 

Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 

Placement Guidelines for Language . . . . .159 

Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196 

Pre-Health Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 

Pre-Law Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 

Pre-Theological Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . .62 

Prize Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 

Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 

Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 

Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 

Readmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 

Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 

Regular Decision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 

Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 

Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 30 

Retired Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232 

Retired Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 

Scholarship Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 

Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 

Second Degree Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 

Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 

Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 

Speaking Intensive Component . . . . . . . . . .55 

Student Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 

Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 

Student Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 

Study Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 

Teacher Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 

Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 

Transfer Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 43 

Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 

Tuition Payment Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 

Washington Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 

Withdrawals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 

Work Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 

Writing Competency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 

Writing Intensive Component . . . . . . . . . . .55 

INDEX BY MAJOR/MINOR 

Accounting Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 

Applied Physics Major/Minor* . . . . . . . . .190 

Applied Physics/Computer Major . . . . . . .190 

Astronomy Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 

Biochemistry Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 

Biology Major/Minor* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 

Business Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 

Business Economics Major . . . . . . . . . . . .108 

Index / 235 

Business Management Major . . . . . . . . . . .81 

Chemistry Major/Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 

Chemistry-General Science 

Secondary Education Major . . . . . . . . . . .91 

Chemistry-Secondary Education Major . . .92 

Chinese Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 

Christian Ministries Minor . . . . . . . . . . . .204 

Christian Thought Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 

Communication Studies Major/Minor . . . . .95 

Computer Information Systems Major . . .103 

Computer Science Major/Minor . . . . . . . .102 

Early Childhood Education Major . . . . . . .114 

Economics Major/Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 

Electrical and Computer Engineering Major 120 

Elementary Education Major . . . . . . . . . . .114 

English Major/Minor* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 

Entrepreneurship Major/Minor . . . . . . . . .136 

Exercise Science Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186 

Family Studies Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210 

Finance Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 

French Major/Minor** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 

German Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 

History Major/Minor* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 

Industrial Management Major . . . . . . . . . . .84 

Interdisciplinary Classics Minor . . . . . . . .205 

International Business Major . . . . . . . . . . . .82 

Japanese Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 

Marketing Management Major . . . . . . . . . .82 

Mathematics Major/Minor* . . . . . . . . . . . .144 

Mechanical Engineering Major . . . . . . . . .149 

Molecular Biology Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 

Music Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 

Music/Business Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 

Music Education Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 

Music/Performing Arts Major . . . . . . . . . .173 

Music/Religion Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 

National Security Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 

Philosophy Major/Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 

Physics-General Science 

Secondary Education Major . . . . . . . . . .191 

Political Philosophy and Theology Minor . .182 

Political Science Major/Minor . . . . . . . . .196 

Psychology, BA Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 

Psychology, BS Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 

Psychology Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 

Religion Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 

Sociology Major/Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 

Spanish Major** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 

Studio Art Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 

Theatre Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 

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