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ACADEMIC CATALOG 2018 -2019

PREFACENon-DiscriminationCoe College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sexualorientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. All students haveequal access to the facilities, financial aid, and programs of the College.Higher Education Opportunity ActThe college complies with Readmission Requirements for Service Members as outlined in the HigherEducation Opportunity Act section 487. This applies to active duty in the Armed Forces, whether voluntaryor involuntary, including service as a member of the National Guard or Reserve, for a period of more than30 days under a call or order to active duty.The HEOA provides that a prompt readmission of a previously enrolled or admitted student may not bedenied to a service member of the uniformed services for reasons relating to that service. In addition, astudent who is readmitted under this section must be readmitted with the same academic status as thestudent had when he or she last attended the college.Equal Opportunity in EmploymentCoe College is an equal opportunity employer in the recruitment and hiring of faculty and staff.Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)The provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibit the College fromreleasing grades or other information about academic standing to parents unless the student has releasedsuch information in writing. Further information concerning Coe College procedures in compliance withFERPA is available in the Office of the Registrar and included on p. 45 of this catalog.Solomon Amendment of 1997Pursuant to the regulations of the Solomon Amendment of 1997, Coe College is required to make studentrecruiting information available to military recruiters who request it.Reservation of the Right to ModifyThe provisions of this catalog are to be considered directive in character and not as an irrevocable contractbetween the student and the College. The College reserves the right to make changes that seem necessary ordesirable, including course and program cancellations. Responsibility for understanding and meetinggraduation requirements as stated in the Coe College Catalog rests entirely with the student. Facultyadvisors and the Registrar will assist in every way possible.Coe College Catalog (2018-2019)1

THE TABLE OF CONTENTSTHE COLLEGE. 7MISSION STATEMENT OF THE COLLEGE . 7FAST FACTS . 8HISTORY OF COE COLLEGE. 92018 – 2019 ACADEMIC CALENDAR . 11THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM . 13THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR . 13MAY TERM (OPTIONAL) . 13COE PLAN . 13GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . 14Second Baccalaureate Degree . 14Transfer Student Information . 14AREAS OF STUDY . 16ACADEMIC ADVISING . 17FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE . 17WRITING EMPHASIS COURSES . 17GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES . 18Liberal Arts Core. 18Diverse Cultural Perspectives: Non-Western Perspectives . 20Diverse Cultural Perspectives: United States Pluralism . 21Diverse Cultural Perspectives: Diverse Western Perspectives . 22INTERNSHIPS . 23PRACTICUM . 24SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES . 26—Crimson Fellows Program. 26Cross-Registration With Mount Mercy University . 27English As A Second Language Program . 28Pre-Professional Programs. 29OFF-CAMPUS STUDY . 29DOMESTIC PROGRAMS . 30INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS . 30European Credit Transfer System (Ects) . 31EXCHANGE PROGRAMS. 35Coe College Catalog (2018-2019)2

CAMPUS RESOURCES . 38STUDENT DEVELOPMENT & CAMPUS LIFE . 40Student Services. 41COLLEGE REGULATIONS AND POLICIES . 43EFFECTIVE CATALOG . 43CLASS DESIGNATION . 44REGISTRATION . 45ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY. 46ACADEMIC STANDING . 47Academic Suspension . 48Readmission Following Suspension . 49Exiting The College . 49Leave Of Absence . 49Withdrawal From The College And Readmission. 49TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION POLICIES . 50General Policy On Transfer Credit. 50Evaluation Of Credits In Transfer . 50Junior or Community College Credit . 50Occasional Transfer Credit For Degree-Seeking Students . 50Evaluation of Credits For Graduation . 50Credit By Examination . 50Updating Course Work . 50Advanced Placement (AP) . 50International Baccalaureate (IB) . 51Class Attendance . 51Final Exams. 51Participation In Commencement . 51Pending Graduates. 51STUDENT NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA . 52COURSES OF INSTRUCTION . 53ACADEMIC PROGRAMS . 53—Occasional Courses . 54DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAMS . 57—Accounting, Managerial . 57Coe College Catalog (2018-2019)3

—Accounting, Public . 57—African American Studies . 57—American studies . 59—Anthropology (Minor Only) . 60—Art and Art History . 62—Art History . 67—Asian Studies . 71—Athletic Training . 72—Biology . 73—Business Administration And Economics . 80—Economics. 90—Chemistry . 94—Classical Studies (Minor Only) . 98—Communication Studies . 99—Computer Science . 102—Creative Writing (Collateral Major) . 104—Dance (Courses Only) . 107—Economics. 107—Education. 108—English . 116—Environmental Science (Collateral Major). 120—Environmental Studies (Collateral Major) . 121—Film Studies . 123—French / French Studies. 125—Gender And Sexuality Studies (Collateral Major) . 127—General Science . 129—German / German Studies . 129—Greek (Courses Only) . 131—History . 132—Interdisciplinary Studies . 136—International Business . 137—International Studies . 138—Japanese (Courses Only). 140—Kinesiology. 141Coe College Catalog (2018-2019)4

—Latin (Courses Only) . 144—Literature . 145—Mathematical Sciences. 145—Molecular Biology (Collateral Major) . 148—Music . 148Bachelor of Music . 148Bachelor of Arts: Music Major . 150—Neuroscience (Collateral Major) . 158—Nursing . 159The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program . 159—Organizational Science (Collateral Major) . 163—Philosophy . 164—Physical Education (See Kinesiology) . 168—Physics . 168—Political Science . 170—Psychology . 175—Public Relations (Collateral Major) . 178—Religion . 179—Rhetoric . 182—Writing . 183—Secondary Education (Minor Only) . 187—Social & Criminal Justice . 187—Sociology. 190—Spanish / Spanish Studies . 193—Sports Management (courses only) . 196Courses In Sports Management . 196—Statistics (Courses Only) . 196—Theatre Arts . 197—Workshops (Courses Only) . 203—Writing . 204RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS . 204—aerospace studies . 204—military science . 206ADMISSION . 209Coe College Catalog (2018-2019)5

Interviews And Visiting The Campus. 209First-Year Applicants . 209Transfer Applicants . 210International Applicants. 210Post-Secondary Enrollment . 210Deferred Admission . 210FINANCIAL INFORMATION . 211FEES . 211FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS . 215DIRECTORIES . 223The Faculty . 223Campus Buildings . 234Campus Map . 236INDEX . 237Coe College Catalog (2018-2019)6

CATALOG2018-2019THE COLLEGEMISSION STATEMENT OF THE COLLEGECoe College is a national, residential liberal arts college offering a broad array of programs in the arts,sciences, and professions. Our mission is to prepare students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers in adiverse, interconnected world. Coe’s success will be judged by the success of our graduates.We believe that a liberal arts education is the best preparation for life. We believe that such an educationallows students to discover what their real talents and interests are, and that it develops in them the skills,abilities, and habits of mind that will make possible a successful career in any field of endeavor, includingones that do not yet exist. Indeed, we believe that what defines a liberal arts education is its focus oncultivating in students certain fundamental abilities: the ability to think logically and analytically; the abilityto communicate clearly, both in writing and speaking; the ability to use effectively computer technology;the ability to work productively as a member of a group seeking to achieve a common objective; the abilityto make informed judgments, whether in the realm of ethical behavior or in that of aesthetic appreciation;the ability to foster and sustain an attitude of intellectual curiosity and creativity; and the ability torecognize and honor true excellence when found in any form or context. Furthermore, we believe that it isimportant for a liberal arts education to cultivate in students a desire to understand, a capacity for tolerance,and an ability to appreciate the ethnic and cultural diversity that make up humankind. It is the mission of theCollege to develop in students these abilities and attitudes, and in so doing to provide them an educationthat directs them toward a meaningful and successful life.Coe’s academic program reflects a commitment to developing these abilities by its insistence that studentsacquire certain educational experiences. We require that students complete both our general educationrequirements, which ensure breadth of learning, and our requirements for a major, which guarantee depth ofknowledge in a particular field. In addition, as part of each student’s education, a series of intensive writingexperiences, spread across the four years of study, is required. Beyond these requirements, students areencouraged to begin planning for their lives after college early on in their undergraduate careers, and,through careful advising, they are given guidance and direction in this endeavor. Indeed, the definingfeature of a Coe education is the requirement that every student plan and participate in one of the following:a significant experiential project, such as an internship; a major scholarly undertaking; or study abroad.These experiences will often, though not invariably, occur during the junior year.The hallmark of a Coe education is our attention to each student as an individual. It is also important thatthe college environment at Coe reflects our commitment to a diverse student body and overall collegecommunity. We believe that through listening carefully to each student as his or her interests and uniquetalents are formed, and through tailoring an academic program to suit each student’s future, we help thatstudent develop abilities that provide the best preparation for life.Coe College Catalog (2018-2019)7

FAST FACTSCOE COLLEGE is a private, four-year co-educational liberal arts college that was founded in 1851 and ishistorically affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), yet is ecumenical in practice and outlook.LOCATION — Coe is located just 225 miles west of Chicago in Iowa’s second largest city, Cedar Rapids(metropolitan population 175,000). The city is easily accessible by the interstate highway system, busservices and several airlines.CAMPUS — Situated on 65 acres in the center of the metropolitan area, the campus is urban but enclosed,with 30 buildings occupying an attractive landscape.ENROLLMENT — The student body of approximately 1,400 students represents most states and around15 foreign countries. All students are required to live on campus unless they are residents of Cedar Rapids.LIBRARY — Stewart Memorial Library is in the very center of the main campus. It contains over 500,000volumes and 16,000 pieces of media, and subscribes to 3,500 print and online periodical subscriptionsproviding access to over 100 databases. Coe’s library offers students a variety of research assistance, studyareas, a small theater, preview room, a media editing room, and a 3D printer and laser cutter. The Libraryhouses the Learning Commons and the college's permanent art collection.ACCREDITATION — Coe College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Coe College'sBachelor of Music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music; its AthleticTraining Education Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic TrainingEducation; it education program is accredited by the Iowa Department of Education, and it Bachelor ofScience in Nursing is accredited by

Coe College Catalog (2018-2019) 8 FAST FACTS COE COLLEGE is a private, four-year co-educational liberal arts college that was founded in 1851 and is historically affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), yet is ecumenical in practice and outlook. LOCATION