Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2004-2005 Page: 28
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28 Academic Information
28 Academic Information
Using this Catalog
The academic program is described in detail arranged by department
in each college section of this catalog. The departmental descriptions
should be used in conjunction with the Degree Plan Notebook
(available in Deans' Offices, the Registrar's Office, the Welcome Center,
the Brown Library and department offices), which contains a visual
depiction of each approved degree offered at ACU.
For more information on degree requirements, see the departmental
sections of this catalog or contact the major advisor.
Schedule Bulletins are published prior to the beginning of registration
periods for spring, summer and fall terms, near the middle of each
long semester. An up-to-date schedule of classes is also available
online at www.acu.edulschedulebulletin.
Courses Offered at ACU
See the Course Descriptions section of this catalog.
Principles for Scheduling Classes
Past experience suggests that failure to comply with the following
suggestions often results in academic and/or scheduling problems for
the student.
1. Be familiar with the catalog, especially those sections that
relate to the major, before seeking counsel from an advisor.
2. Seek counsel from the academic advisor and/or
department chair.
3. Follow the requirements for the major as outlined in the
department section of the catalog.
4. General education requirements (University and Degree
Core requirements), except advanced courses, should be
completed by the end of the sophomore year.
5. Some courses are offered less than once a year. Failure
to schedule these courses at the proper time may
delay graduation.
6. Before enrolling in a class, all prerequisites for the course
must be satisfied. If this is not done, the student will be
required to withdraw from the course. The experience
may prove to be both frustrating and time consuming.
Admission to Major
1. Education majors should apply for admission to the teacher
education program with the Department of Education during
the second semester of their sophomore year, or near the end
of their first semester at ACU if they are transfer students.
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.70 for admission
into this program.
2. Social work and nursing majors must also apply for admission
to upper-division programs. (See department sections of
this catalog.)
3. See the appropriate departmental section for information on
admission to a specific major.
Academic Advising
Abilene Christian University considers competent academic advising
as a vital responsibility in educating its students.
The student and advisor, in a friendly, supportive and professional
relationship, share responsibility to accomplish:
* Clarification of life and career goals;
* Development of educational plans;
* Selection of appropriate courses and other
educational experiences;
* Interpretation of institutional requirements;
* Increased student awareness of educational
resources available;
* Development of decision-making skills;
* Referral to and use of other institutional and
community support services, where appropriate;* Discovery and development of God-given giftedness.
Academic Advisors
All entering freshmen and transfers with fewer than 22 hours toward
an ACU degree enroll in University Seminar. The University Seminar
instructor serves as the academic advisor through the initial semester.
After the first semester, freshmen are advised by a departmental
academic advisor if they have declared a major. Undeclared students
continue to be advised by their University Seminar instructor or other
assigned advisor until they declare a major.
All freshman, sophomore and undeclared students must meet with
their assigned academic advisor before registering for courses.
In addition, students on probation or juniors and seniors with a
GPA below 2.5 must meet with their assigned academic advisor
before registering for courses. Some academic departments may
require all students to meet with an advisor before registering for
courses. Contact the Office for Academic Advising, 325-674-2212,
Hardin Administration Building, Room 309, for more information
about advising.
Advising Contact Numbers
Office for Academic Advising ........................................ 674-2212
Bachelor of Applied Studies .............................................. 674-2505
College of Arts and Sciences
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences ..................... 674-2401
A rt and Design ................................................................. 674-2085
Biology ........................................ 674-2188
Chemistry ........................................ 674-2176
Com munication ......................................... 674-2136
Education ........................................ 674-2128
English ................................................ 674-2263
Exercise Science and Health ..................... ................... 674-2338
Foreign Language ....................... .... ................. 674-2364
History ...................................................... 674-2370
Industrial Technology .......................... ....... 674-2533
International Studies ............................ .. .. ....... 674-2384
Journalism and Mass Communication .......................... 674-2296
Mathematics and Computer Science ............................. 674-2007
Music ................................................ 674-2199
Physics ........................................... 674-2165
Political Science ....................... ................... 674-2095
Psychology .............................................. 674-2310
Sociology and Social W ork ................................................. 674-2306
Theatre ........................................ 674-2303
College of Biblical Studies
Bible, M inistry and M issions .................... .................... 674-3747
Marriage and Family Therapy ........................................ 674-3722
Graduate School of Theology ........................................ 674-3730
College of Business Administration ............................. 674-2502
Interdisciplinary Majors ................................. 674-2035
Abilene Intercollegiate School of Nursing (AISN) ...... 672-2441
Academic Deans' Offices
College of Arts and Sciences ...................... ..................... 674-2209
College of Biblical Studies .................................................. 674-3700
College of Business Administration ............................... 674-2503
First-Year Program ................................ ........ 674-2212
Graduate School ................. ....................... 674-2354
Abilene Intercollegiate School of Nursing (AISN) ........... 672-2441
Other
Admissions ............................. . .............. 674-2650
Cam pus Life ....................................... ..................... 674-2067
Career and Academic Development ............................... 674-6400
International Student Services ....................................... 674-2710
OHRD ................................ ............... 674-2191
Registrar's Office ................................. ........... 674-2235
Residence Life Education and Housing ........................... 674-2066
Student Financial Services ..................... ................... 674-2643
Study Abroad ............................. ............ 674-2710
University Testing Center ................................................. 674-2451
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