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2020 - 2021 ACADEMIC CATALOG
Academic Catalog2020-2021AccreditationTennessee Wesleyan University is accredited by the Southern Association of Collegesand Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and masters degrees.Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Collegesat 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 forquestions about the accreditation of Tennessee Wesleyan University.In addition to institutional accreditation, specific programs at Tennessee WesleyanUniversity have obtained specialized accreditation and/or state approval, including:The Tennessee State Board of EducationThe University Senate of the United Methodist ChurchAccreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (Candidacy Status)Commission on Collegiate Nursing EducationCouncil on Social Work EducationCommission on Dental AccreditationThis catalog presents the program requirements and regulations of TennesseeWesleyan University in effect at the time of publication. Students enrolling in theUniversity are subject to the provisions stated herein. Statements regarding programs,courses, fees, and conditions are subject to change without advance notice.Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded in 1857.Tennessee Wesleyan University is a comprehensive institution affiliated with the HolstonConference of the United Methodist Church.Tennessee Wesleyan University adheres to the principles of equal education, employmentopportunity and participation in collegiate activities without regard to race, color, religion,national origin, sex, age, marital or family status, disability or sexual orientation. This policyextends to all programs and activities supported by the University.3
Table of ContentsAcademic CalendarMission/PurposeDefinition of a Church Related Inst.History and SettingNondiscriminatory PolicyThe Public Law 93-380699101112Admission to TWUGeneralFreshmen ApplicantsTransfer Student ApplicantsInternational StudentsAdult StudiesReadmit StudentsNon-Degree StudentsEvaluation of ApplicationsAdmission Appeals13141415171718181920Financial InformationBasic Tuition and FeesDepositsSpecial Charges and DepositsBooks and SuppliesPayment of ChargesRefundsWithdrawal from SchoolFinancial Aid ProgramsGrantsWork Study ProgramsLoansTELS ScholarshipVA Educational BenefitsScholarshipsHow to Apply for Financial AidSatisfactory Progress StandardsFinancial Aid WarningFinancial Aid Ineligible for AidReduction of Aid2223242425252626272829293031313637373838Student Life and ServicesService LearningOrganizationsGreek OrganizationsAthleticsPublicationsReligious & Cultural ProgramsConvocation ProgramInternational ProgramThe Study Abroad Program394040424343434444444Housing and Food ServicesMerner-Pfeiffer LibraryStudent SuccessStudent DisabilitiesBookstoreCounseling ServicesCareer DevelopmentHealth ClinicStandards of Conduct454546464748484848Academic LifeHonor SystemAcademic AdvisingMajor/Advisor ChangeRegistrationAdd/Drop ProcedureWithdrawalDisciplinary SuspensionClass LoadGrading InformationQuality PointsRecog. of Exceptional GradesIncomplete GradesGrade AppealsRepeating CoursesAuditing a CourseAcademic Fresh StartAcademic PoliciesTransfer CreditAttendance PolicyCancellation of ClassesTemp. Attend. at other CollegesTranscriptsCredit/Placement by ExamCredit for Non-Coll. InstructionMilitary CreditAcademic StatusRetention StandardsAcademic WarningAcademic ProbationAcademic SuspensionAppealsTWU Degree RequirementsAdd. Req. for the B.A.Graduating with HonorsGraduation eyan Essentials (WE)70
Table of ContentsPrograms of T.M.B.A.M.O.T.73Areas of Teacher LicensureDental Hygiene LicensureNursing LicensurePre-Prof. Studies74747474The MajorsBehavioral ScienceBiologyBusiness AdministrationChemistryChurch VocationsCommunication StudiesCreative WritingCriminal JusticeDental HygieneEarly Childhood EducationElementary EducationEngineering ScienceEnglish and Modern LanguagesFine ArtsHealth & Human cal TherapyPre-SeminaryPsychologyReligion and PhilosophySecondary EducationSocial WorkSociologySpecial 40141131142137151147152105153157120Adult Education StudiesManagement ExcellenceProf. Lead. in Criminal JusticeRN-BSN158159161162Course Offerings and DescriptionsArtBiologyBusiness AdministrationChemistryChurch VocationsCommunication StudiesCriminal JusticeDental HygieneEconomicsEducationEngineering ScienceEnglishEnvironmental ScienceHealthHistoryJapaneseKinesiolgyLawLibrary ScienceManagement ExcellenceMathematicsModern Lang. (French/Spanish)MusicNursingOccupational SciencePhilosophical StudiesPhysical EducationPhysics and Physical SciencesPolitical SciencePsychologyReligionSocial WorkSociologySpecial EducationSpeechSport ManagementTheaterTWU General 254256260262264265266268Graduate ProgramsMaster of Arts in TeachingMaster of Business AdministrationMaster of Occupational Therapy269270281288Board of Trustees308University Personnel309Map of Athens/Instructional Sites317Map of TWU Campus319Index3205
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021FALL (FULL) SEMESTER 2020Check-In at Knoxville, Fort Sanders Nursing.Monday, August 10New Student Orientation. Wednesday – Thursday, August 12–13Knoxville Nursing Student Orientation.Friday, August 14Residence Halls Open for New Students. Thursday, August 13Welcome Weekend.Friday–Sunday, August 14–16Residence Halls Open for Returning Students. Sunday, August 16Classes Begin.Monday, August 17Check-In, Athens Day Program. Monday–Friday, August 17–21Last Day to Add or Register Late.Friday, August 21Labor Day Holiday.Monday, September 7Mid-Term Day.Friday, October 9Assessment Day/Day of Service.Tuesday, October 20Advisement Weeks. Mon.–Fri., October 26–November 6Last Day to Drop with “W”.Monday, November 2Registration for Dec. 2020 & Spring/Summer 2021.Monday–Friday, November 2–6Thanksgiving Holiday. Wednesday–Sunday, Nov. 25–29Last Day of Classes. Tuesday, December 1Reading Day.Wednesday, December 2Final Exams.Thurs-Tues December 3-4 and 7-8Graduating Senior Grades Due. Monday, December 7Residence Halls close 12 noon.Wednesday, December 9Baccalaureate / Commencement. Friday, December 11FALL 1 & 2 ACCELERATED TERMS 2020*Fall Accelerated Term 1 Classes Begin.Monday, August 17Fall Accelerated Term 1 Withdrawal Date.Monday, September 21Fall Accelerated Term 1 Ends.Monday, October 5Fall Accelerated Term 2 Begins.Tuesday, October 6Fall Accelerated Term 2 Withdrawal Date.Wednesday, November 11Fall Accelerated Term 2 Ends. Tuesday, December 1*Breaks do not always apply to the accelerated courses and Management Excellenceprogram. Please review your course syllabus for appropriate breaks in these terms andprograms.DECEMBER TERM 2020Classes Begin. Monday, December 14Last Day to Add or Register Late.Wednesday, December 16Last Day to Drop with “W”. Friday, January 1**all drops during the time when campus is closed for Christmas break must be submitted byemail to the Registrar’s Office. Processing will be dated on the date the email was received.Classes End.Friday, January 862020-2021 Academic Catalog
SPRING 1 & 2 ACCELERATED TERMS 2021*Spring Accelerated Term 1 Classes Begin.Monday, January 11Spring Accelerated Term 1 Withdrawal Date.Monday, February 15Spring Accelerated Term 1 Ends.Friday, February 26Spring Accelerated Term 2 Begins. Monday, March 8Spring Accelerated Term 2 Withdrawal Date. Wednesday, April 14Spring Accelerated Term 2 Ends.Tuesday, April 27*Breaks do not always apply to the accelerated courses and Management Excellenceprogram. Please review your course syllabus for appropriate breaks in these terms andprograms.MAY TERM 2021Classes Begin.Monday, May 10Last Day to Add or Register Late. Wednesday, May 12Last Day to Drop with “W”.Friday, May 28Memorial Day Holiday.Monday, May 31Last Day of Classes. Thursday, June 3Final Exams.Friday, June 4JUNE TERM 2021Classes Begin.Monday, June 7Last Day to Add or Register Late. Wednesday, June 9Last Day to Drop with “W”.Friday, June 25Last Day of Class. Thursday, July 1Final Exams.Friday, July 22020-2021 Academic Catalog7ACADEMIC CALENDARSPRING (FULL) SEMESTER 2021New Student Orientation.Friday, January 8Residence Halls Open for All Students 12 noon. Sunday, January 10Check-In.Monday–Friday, January 11–15Classes Begin.Monday, January 11Last Day to Add or Register Late.Friday, January 15Martin Luther King, Jr.HolidayMonday, January 18Mid-Term Day.Friday, February 26Spring Break. Monday–Friday, March 1–5Advisement Weeks. Monday–Friday, March 15–26Registration for Summer/Fall 2020. Monday–Friday, March 22–26Last Day to Drop with “W”.Friday, March 26Easter Break.Friday–Monday, April 2–5Last Day of Classes.Tuesday, April 27Reading Day . Wednesday, April 28Final Exams. Thurs-Tues April 29-30 and May 3-4Graduating Senior Grades Due.Monday, May 3Residence Halls close 12:00 noon. Wednesday, May 5Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Thursday, May 6Baccalaureate.Friday, May 7Commencement.Saturday, May 8
JULY TERM 2021Classes Begin.Tuesday, July 6Last Day to Add or Register Late. Thursday, July 8Last Day to Drop with “W”.Friday, July 23Last Day of Class. Thursday, July 29Final Exams.Friday, July 30LONG SUMMER TERM 2021Classes Begin.Monday, May 10Last Day to Add or Register Late. Wednesday, May 12Memorial Day Holiday.Monday, May 31Last Day to Drop with “W”.Friday, July 9Final Exams (Long Summer Term). Monday–Friday, July 26–30SUMMER ACCELERATEDSummer 1 term:.Withdrawal Date:May 10 – June 18. June 11Summer 2 term:.Withdrawal Date:June 21 – July 30. July 23Note: Breaks do not always apply to the accelerated and Management Excellence courses.Please check the course syllabus for appropriate breaks for these terms and programs.82020-2021 Academic Catalog
In keeping with the spirit of the liberal arts, Tennessee Wesleyan University seekswithin the framework of the Judeo-Christian tradition to provide for students thehighest quality educational experience, to promote personal responsibility, integrity,and purpose, and to prepare students for a life of leadership and service in an everchanging global community.Statement of PurposeTennessee Wesleyan takes pride in its role as a comprehensive church-relatedcollege and accepts the challenge of advancing a community of learning on themain campus in Athens as well as additional instructional sites serving allied healthand evening students. The university serves a student body comprised of traditionaland non-traditional students, non-degree-seeking adult learners and internationalstudents. Highly qualified faculty and staff are committed to assisting students in therealization of their full potential by providing appropriate career, pre-professional andprofessional education and/or requisite preparation for continued study in graduateschool. The university offers baccalaureate programs in fine arts, humanities, naturaland social sciences as well as business, nursing, other career-related areas and teachercertification. In addition to its undergraduate programs, Tennessee Wesleyan alsooffers master’s programs in business, education, and allied health. The University’scurriculum is designed to prepare graduates to be knowledgeable, to think criticallyand creatively, and to develop a basis for effective judgment.Definition of a Church-Related InstitutionTennessee Wesleyan has been warmly related to Methodism since its founding in1857. In this relationship the university has supported the church as a community oflearning, service, and growth for its students, faculty, and staff. In turn, the church hassupported the university promotionally and financially. However, this relationshipgoes beyond such forms of support and into the institution’s ethos: religioncourse requirements, support for voluntary campus ministry activities includingweekly chapel and other liturgies, the presence of a university pastor, invocationsand benedictions at formal events, use of Christian symbolism on campus, andconsideration of the moral and vocational dimensions learning offers. TWU makesa concerted effort to point students toward an ethic of servant leadership as a wayof life and a worthy culminating purpose to their education. While such leadershipmay not always be explicitly tied to Christian faith, the faith’s gravitas is never farfrom such discussions and activities. Cultivation of a spirituality of service, criticalopenness to otherness in all its forms, and a commitment to the integrity of both faithand reason typify campus life.Tennessee Wesleyan does not require conscription to a faith statement. Followersfrom a variety of religious traditions or none at all are among its students, faculty, andstaff. Chapel and campus ministry activities are voluntary. Religion is taught becausethe institution, like most church-related schools, believes the student is not liberallyeducated without such critical knowledge.2020-2021 Academic Catalog9INTRODUCTIONMission Statement
History and SettingThe Athens Campus of Tennessee Wesleyan University is a forty-acre, tree-linedcampus in downtown Athens, TN two blocks north of the McMinn County Courthousesquare providing a serene, tranquil setting for scholars. Athens, the county seat ofMcMinn County and a community of 15,000, is located near I-75 midway betweenChattanooga and Knoxville in the heart of the Sweetwater Valley. The campus isnestled between the Appalachian Mountains to the east, including the CherokeeNational Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains, and the Cumberland Plateau to thewest.At the center of the campus, surrounded by buildings that frame the quadrangle,stands historic Old College, built in the early 1850s. This original building, which islisted on the National Register of Historic Places, served as a hospit
TWU Degree Requirements 65 Add. Req. for the B.A. 66 . RN-BSN 162 Course Offerings and Descriptions 165 167 Biology 170 Business Administration 176 Chemistry184 Church Vocations 187 Communication Studies 188 Criminal Justice 191 . FALL 1 & 2 ACCELERATED TERMS 2020*
