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STEPHENSCOLLEGE2020-2021Admission to the CollegeStephens College offers academic programs designed for all students interested in pursuing post-secondary educationand training in pursuit of bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Classes may be online, in seat, or have a blended or hybridlearning environment. We offer several professional certificates. Students may be full-time, part-time degree and nondegree seeking, undergraduate residential women completing Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelorof Fine Arts degrees on campus. The Health Information Administration program is undergraduate but 100% online so,therefore, co-ed. All other undergraduate residential programs are for women only. All graduate programs are co-ed.Admission to any Stephens program presupposes the readiness to undertake the task of working independently, theability to maintain a positive and critical approach to studies and creative work, the capacity to collaborate withadvisers and instructors, and a commitment to engage with constructive feedback and advice. The College requiresthat all candidates for admission are graduates of accredited four-year high schools or have satisfied high schoolrequirements through the GED or other officially specified arrangements. Some academic programs have specific entryrequirements (such as audition) that are separate from acceptance to the College. Students applying for transfer toStephens College must submit ALL college transcripts for evaluation. Admission to Stephens College is based onacademic ability, seriousness of purpose, and quality of character – we do also take the ACT/SAT and GPA into seriousconsideration. The Office of Admissions staff is here to assist all applicants in applying for admission and in planningtheir future at Stephens College. There is no application fee for any of our undergraduate programs.Stephens College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, geographic origin or disability in administration ofits educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan, and other college-administered programs; or in itsemployment practices. Stephens College is guided by both the letter and the spirit of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act,Title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries regardingcompliance with these policies of nondiscrimination may contact the College (1200 East Broadway, Columbia, MO65215, 573-876-7210) and ask to be directed to the individual responsible for protecting the rights of all members ofthe Stephens community, including the College’s Title IX Coordinator, ADA Coordinator, and/or Director of Diversityand Inclusion.Undergraduate Residential Women’s College EligibilityConsistent with our mission, admission and continued enrollment in our undergraduate residential women’s college isrestricted exclusively to women, including students who are legally identified as female and who self-identify aswomen; students who document an ongoing transition to female and who self-identify as women; and students whoare legally identified as female but do not fit within the gender binary. The program will not admit or enroll studentswho self-identify as men or who are transitioning to male. Inquiries regarding this policy may contact the office ofadmissions.Application ProcedureFor the most current information about the College’s application process, please refer to htts://www.stephens.edu forthe most current information about undergraduate admission and graduate admission.Information for first-year students, transfer students, international students, online students for Health InformationAdministration, dual enrollment, non-degree students, and early college can be found graduate/.For international students, a helpful site is https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov.AdmissionsAll students seeking more information, should contact the Office of Admissions directly:8Office of AdmissionsStephens College1200 E. BroadwayColumbia, MO 65215Admissions@stephens.edu(800) 876-7207(573) 876-7237 FaxOffice of Financial Aidfinaid@stephens.eduReadmission or Reinstatement of Former StudentsFormer Stephens College students who have been absent from the College at least one semester (not to include studyabroad, leave or summer session), must reapply for admission. Those who wish to be considered for reinstatementfollowing suspension must also have approval from the Academic Standing Committee. Official transcripts of anycollege or university coursework attempted or completed must be submitted for evaluation by the Registrar. No one willbe permitted to register for classes until officially readmitted or reinstated to the College. Students who have been

STEPHENSCOLLEGE2020-2021absent from Stephens College one or more years will be subject to degree requirements corresponding to the catalogof the re-entry year.Previously earned grades and credit are carried forward, except for those students who enter a continuing educationdegree program.MACCStephensA student applying to the dual admission program between Moberly Area Community College and Stephens Collegemust apply to BOTH institutions and be accepted by BOTH institutions – undergraduate residential programs only. Allfinancial aid runs through MACC. Ask the Admissions staff at BOTH institutions about MACCStephens requirementsBEFORE applying. The program is available to women only.MACC Students in the Stephens Scholars ProgramQualified students 25ACT/3.5 HS GPA or PTK member at MACC can enroll in a Stephens Scholar Honors Programcourse at MACC prices with special permission. Women only. Contact Admissions for details.Second DegreeA student applying to Stephens College to pursue a second bachelor's degree must apply and complete the ResidentialTransfer application process.Classification of Transfer StudentsStudents are classified according to the amount of course credit earned. Freshman: 0 to 26.9 semester hours;Sophomore: 27.0 to 53.9 semester hours; Junior: 54.0 to 89.9 semester hours; Senior: 90.0 or more semesterhours. Refer to "Options for Earning Credit" for details of converting transfer credit.Period of DeferralStudents may have extenuating circumstances that prevent them from beginning the semester for which theyapplied. A student may defer an offer of admission for one calendar year (three consecutive semesters), after whichthey will need to reapply for admission. If the student enrolls at another institution they will be required to reapply asa transfer student.Campus VisitsThe Office of Admissions is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., by appointment, and on special weekends.Summer hours are observed May through July and the Office of Admissions is open Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 5p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. We offer regular visits/tours Monday – Friday and host special Friday and SaturdayOpen Houses and visits. Register by phone at (800) 876-7207 or request a visit online. We want your visit to be asproductive as possible.Contact InformationAdmissionsOffice of AdmissionsStephens College1200 E. BroadwayColumbia, MO 65215Admissions@stephens.edu(800) 876-7207(573) 876-7237 FaxOffice of Financial Aidfinaid@stephens.edu9

STEPHENS2020-2021COLLEGEAcademic ProgramsStephens' educational environment draws its strength from a unique blend of career-professional, fine arts and liberalarts programs in three baccalaureate degree offerings.Degree OfferingsThe Bachelor of Arts DegreeA Bachelor of Arts degree may be a single-discipline, interdisciplinary, or student-initiated major.The Bachelor of Science DegreeA Bachelor of Science degree may be a single discipline, interdisciplinary, or student initiated major.The Bachelor of Fine Arts DegreeA Bachelor of Fine Arts degree may be a single discipline, interdisciplinary, or student-initiated major.MinorsStudents completing a baccalaureate degree also may elect to complete a minor from those offered by the college.There is no student-initiated minor.General Education RequirementsAs Stephens' Mission Statement explains, the liberal arts/general education curriculum grounds all degree programs,striking an appropriate balance between preparing students for the careers they hope to pursue and educating them forthe lives they will lead. Regardless of her major, every student at Stephens completes 31 required semester hours ingeneral education, unless she brings to the College advanced placement, international baccalaureate or college transfercredit that matches these requirements. Within general education requirements, students take thirteen hours ofCommon Courses, and six Array (Choice) Courses. All general education courses provide opportunities for students todevelop their critical thinking and communication skills.Programs may also approve general education courses as electives in their majors and minors. General educationcourses taken to fulfill the general education requirements may not count as required courses in any major or minor.Composition (3 hrs.)This one-semester course, required for all students, builds skills in writing strategies, mechanics of language,structure, voice and style. The course also introduces academic research and documentation. Students withappropriate transfer credit (international baccalaureate, college or dual-enrollment with grade of C or better)or AP test credit will not be required to take this course.Sophomore Global Studies (3 hrs.)Courses currently taught in the sophomore core include Global Village and Government and Economics.Research Writing (1 hr.)Students complete a research and documentation course complementing Sophomore Global Studies.Academic ProgramsGlobal Ethics (3 hrs.)This course looks at a broad range of global issues from an ethical perspective with special emphasis on girlsand women.10Writing Intensive Course (3 hrs.) will be included in the Major.Array (choice classes):Students take one course in each of the following areas:Arts:Students analyze the world of the creative imagination.Literature:Students show their power as readers to engage with the worlds created in literary texts.History:Students describe and analyze how the past has shaped the contemporary world.Science:Students understand and apply the methods and language of scientific inquiry.Quantitative:Students apply mathematical methods to solve problems.

STEPHENS2020-2021COLLEGEWomen-focused: Students gain an understanding of the principles fundamental to the study of girls andwomen.Intercultural:Students gain a comparative knowledge of the world’s peoples and cultures.Majors and MinorsMajors - Undergraduate ProgramsActingApparel StudiesBiology*Communication DesignCreative Writing*Digital Filmmaking*Education* (certification in early childhood andelementary)English*Equestrian Studies*Event and Convention ManagementFashion Communication* Also available as a minorFashion Design and Product DevelopmentFashion Marketing and ManagementHealth ScienceHealth Information Administration (online program)Human DevelopmentIntegrative Human BiologyMusical TheatreNursingPsychology*Technical Theatre and Stage ManagementTheatrical Costume DesignAdditional Minors:ArtChemistryDesign ArtsEvent PlanningGraphic DesignSmall Business Management & OwnershipWomen’s StudiesSpecial MajorsStudent-Initiated Major (SIM)To explore the possibilities of a student-initiated major, a student discusses her interests with her faculty adviser.When plans progress, a planning committee is formed that includes the student, the adviser, deans from the primarydisciplines, or faculty members who represent particular academic or career interests. The student writes a rationale forthe major and prepares a projected academic plan that is inclusive of all degree requirements. The proposal must meetthe general guidelines for a degree in the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Science, or the Bachelor of Fine Arts degreeprograms. The original proposal is subject to discussion and revision until approved by the planning committee andreviewed by the registrar. Once approved, the plan for the major is forwarded to the Office of the Registrar where itbecomes a permanent part of the student's academic record.Guidelines for the preparation of a proposal for a student-initiated major are available on the Stephens website and inthe Office of the Registrar. The application and approval process should be completed by the end of the student’ssophomore year (usually the fourth semester of full-time enrollment). Transfer students entering with junior standingwill be allowed one semester for the approval process to be completed.Students are not allowed to combine coursework from majors in the same program into a SIM. For example, theFashion Design and Product Development, Fashion Communication and Fashion Marketing Management degrees arepart of the same program, so cannot be combined to form a SIM.Students are not permitted to complete one of the Stephens College degrees in its entirety. Students wishing tocomplete more than one major should refer to the Dual Degree and Double Major options.Academic ProgramsThe student-initiated major (SIM) is available for the student whose academic interests, abilities and career goals arenot directed toward a traditional major. This non-traditional major is designed by the student with the assistance of afaculty planning committee. Student-initiated majors are drawn primarily from two programs offered as a major orminor at Stephens College. The SIM is named based on the programs chosen, e.g. fashion-art, biology-dance, orstrategic communication-wom

Stephens College are educated in the liberal arts, informed by diverse perspectives, and committed to lives of leadership, integrity and service. Values Statement Stephens College is committed to its Ten Ideals as core values that inspire and enrich our lives. — Adopted June 2017 nts