Belleville Catalog 2013-2014 > Introduction

Introduction

This catalog contains a description of all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by Lindenwood University-Belleville. All statements in this publication concerning policies, program requirements, fees and other matters are subject to change without notice. The statements in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as the basis of a contract between a student and the University.

Lindenwood University offers values-centered programs leading to the development of the whole person—an educated, responsible citizen of a global community. Lindenwood is committed to

• Providing an integrative liberal arts curriculum,
• Offering professional and pre-professional degree programs,
• Focusing on the talents, interests, and future of the student,
• Supporting academic freedom and the unrestricted search for truth,
• Affording cultural enrichment to the surrounding community,
• Promoting ethical lifestyles,
• Developing adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills,
• Furthering lifelong learning.

Lindenwood is an independent, public-serving liberal arts university that has a historical relationship with the Presbyterian Church and is firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values. These values include belief in an ordered, purposeful universe, the dignity of work, the worth and integrity of the individual, the obligations and privileges of citizenship, and the primacy of the truth.

Lindenwood University has an excellent placement rate for its graduates because it educates the whole person. A degree from Lindenwood means that its holder is adept at reading, writing, speaking, and problem-solving—all the traits by which society judges one’s education level and general competence.

Lindenwood University guarantees that its graduates are proficient and successful communicators. The University evaluates each student’s proficiency in written communication not only in the freshman composition courses but also following the completion of the second composition course, when a writing-proficiency assessment is given. Based on the results of that assessment, any student who needs to sharpen competencies in grammar, punctuation, or syntax takes an additional writing course, ENG 21000 Writing Proficiency Lab, prior to graduation. This ensures that any student who graduates from Lindenwood masters the writing abilities necessary for success in the professional world and everyday life. As the Association of American Colleges has stated, “A bachelor’s degree should mean that its holders can read, write, and speak at levels of distinction and have been given many opportunities to learn how. It also should mean that many do so with style.”

In addition to ensuring writing proficiency, the University’s standard-setting General Education (GE) Program assures that every Lindenwood graduate has been exposed to the essential knowledge amassed by humankind across the ages and has acquired the basic thinking and communication skills needed for both adapting to and shaping the world. Lindenwood’s broad-based curriculum in the arts and sciences produces free men and women—enlightened, self-determining, productive citizens of a democracy.

The University encourages students to work with the Career Development office to build a customized summary of his or her personal and professional experiences. This distinctive résumé document not only includes the students’ academic preparation and career interests but also their leadership posts, community experience, work experience, and co-curricular achievements. It is through this investment in career development that the University encourages holistic growth of its students: amelioration in the cognitive, spiritual/ethical, physical, and social realms. Thus, Lindenwood graduates are educated, not simply trained.

Front cover design and photograph by Olivia Saldaña Reimers, BA 2012.

Lindenwood University was founded in 1827 by pioneering educators Mary Easton Sibley and George Sibley. The Sibleys sought to establish an institution that educated students across disciplinary fields, provided a solid core curriculum, and promoted the desire to serve the community. The Sibleys envisioned a college that would educate the “whole person” by encouraging students to pursue the liberal arts as well as focused studies. Their vision survives to this day.

Lindenwood University is a member of and/or accredited by the following:

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500

Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411

tel: (800) 621-7440/(312) 263-0456

fax: (312) 263-7462

info@hlcommission.org

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

11520 West 119th Street

Overland Park, KS 66213

tel: (913) 339-9356

fax: (913) 339-6226

www.acbsp.org

The Council on Social Work Education

1701 Duke Street, Suite 200

Alexandria, VA 22314-3457

tel: (703) 683-8080

fax: (703) 683-8099

info@cswe.org

The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education

2201 Double Creek Drive

Suite 5006 Round Rock, TX 78664

tel: (512) 733-9700

fax: 512-733-9701

www.caate.net

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

PO Box 480

Jefferson City, MO 65102

tel: 573-751-4212

fax: 573-751-8613

http://dese.mo.gov

and is fully endorsed by:

The Society for Human Resource Management

1800 Duke Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

tel: (800) 283-7476

www.shrm.org

Lindenwood is a member of the following:

The Teacher Education Accreditation Council

One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 320

Washington, DC 20036

tel: (202) 466-7236

www.teac.org

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation

One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 510

Washington, DC 20036

tel: (202)-955-6126

fax: (202)-955-6129

chea@chea.org

The faculty, administration, and staff of Lindenwood University are dedicated to sustaining excellent educational programs and learning environments. Therefore, we are also committed to mission-based, comprehensive, and data-driven assessment for the purpose of continuous institutional improvement and effectiveness.

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other legislation, as amended, including the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other legislation that prohibits discrimination in employment and access to educational programs because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or physical handicap.

Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational and work environment. Any kind of discrimination, harassment, or intimidation is unacceptable. For the purpose of this policy, discrimination, harassment, and intimidation may be defined as any attempt on the part of individuals, groups, or recognized campus organizations to deny an individual or group those rights, freedoms, or opportunities available to all members of the University community. The University is committed to meeting the full intent and spirit of the anti-discrimination laws, not merely the minimum letter of the law. Inquiries concerning the application of Lindenwood University’s policy on nondiscrimination should be directed to the University’s Vice President for Human Resources.

Lindenwood University complies with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (Public Law 101-226) as amended; the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Public Law 101-690); the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Acts of 1990 (final regulations published 1995, as revised 1999); and the Campus Securities Disclosures Section 485 of the Higher Education Amendments of 1992 (final regulations published 1994, with technical corrections published 1995, as revised 1999); the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (the Higher Education Amendments of 1992, as revised in the Amendments of 1998); and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (the Buckley Amendment), as amended, including Section 507 of the Patriot Act of 2001 and seeks to provide a healthy, safe, and secure environment for students and employees.

Lindenwood University is proud of its diverse population, which includes faculty and staff from all corners of the world and students from six continents and nearly 100 countries. We believe that our diversity and commitment to valuing diversity, both in and out of the classroom, places us on the cutting edge of scholastic and pedagogical innovations, preparing our students to be educated, responsible citizens of a global community. Intentionally, we design our policies in such a manner that all stakeholders (whether students, employees, or visitors) will be treated with respect, dignity, fairness, equality, and inclusiveness in the pursuit and achievement of the objectives of their relationship with the University.

Additionally, we strive to ensure the opportunities afforded by the University for learning, personal advancement, and employment are offered to all without discrimination; and that we always provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for all students, employees, and visitors. Upholding a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion means that we fully understand and accept the fact that people of different cultures, races, colors, genders, ages, qualifications, skills, experiences, religions, orientations, affiliations, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, abilities, disabilities, or countries of origin are simply fellow human beings who are different and have the right to be different without being mistreated or discriminated against on the basis of their differences. Therefore, all Lindenwood policies, facilities, resources, activities, and privileges, irrespective of individual differences, are made available and accessible to everyone in our community.

At Lindenwood University, we will strive to

• Offer collaborative and integrated academic and sporting programs that provide mutually beneficial experiences (locally and internationally) to our diverse body of students.
• Pursue and promote mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation among our teaching and non-teaching staff, contractors, suppliers, and visitors to our community who represent the aforementioned differences.
• Respect the knowledge, skills, and experiences that every person in our community brings to the University.
• Design and operate flexible and easily accessible services, facilities, and activities whose procedures appropriately recognize the needs of both the able and disabled.
• Make every effort to ensure that no discrimination occurs among individuals or groups in the daily discharge of the University’s work.
• Protect every member of our community against all forms of discrimination.
• Encourage and promote the empowerment and advancement of ethnic and gender minority groups within our community through academic and social activities, offering activities of special interest to them, and affording them equal-opportunity integration within our community.
• Make every effort to ensure that our current and future contractual agreements and obligations fully reflect and embrace our commitment to the philosophy and culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion as delineated in this statement.
• Encourage all faculty and staff members to promote diversity, equality, and inclusion in all locations within our community.

The St. Charles, Missouri campus, located at 209 South Kingshighway in the heart of St. Charles is a 500-acre site and is the original campus founded by George and Mary Sibley in 1827. Historic buildings grace the tree-lined walks and house classrooms, administrative offices, and student residences.

The Belleville, Illinois campus of the Lindenwood University System is a full-service campus offering a wide range of traditional undergraduate degrees, as well as evening undergraduate and graduate programs. Within 15 miles of downtown St. Louis, LU-Belleville offers on-campus housing, intercollegiate athletics, campus dining, student activities, as well as modern educational facilities. Complete information on all academic programs at LU-Belleville may be found at www.belleville.lindenwood.edu/.

Founded in 2003 on the historic site of the former Belleville Township High School, Lindenwood University-Belleville is a blend of tradition and innovation, echoing the educational values of its founders and adapting to meet the needs of its growing student body. Upon approval of the Higher Learning Commission and the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Lindenwood University acquired ownership of the Belleville campus through key partnership agreements with the City of Belleville and St. Clair County.

Initially an extension site of the University, LU-Belleville first began offering Master of Arts (MA) programs in education and educational administration in an accelerated evening program designed for working adults. In 2004, the campus’ number of degree options more than tripled when it received approval to offer additional master’s programs and new bachelor’s degree programs in business administration, human resource management, corporate communications, criminal justice, health management, and professional counseling.  By the end of 2004, nearly 340 students were enrolled in classes at the Belleville campus, and in recognition of the growing impact the University was having on the city and the surrounding area, the City of Belleville named the region between 6^th and 28^th Streets “Belleville College District.” 

By 2008, enrollment at Lindenwood University-Belleville had increased to more than 1,200 students, making it the largest extension site in the Lindenwood network.  In the fall of 2009, a traditional daytime semester program was started, with enrollment exceeding 500 day students in the fall of 2011.

Along with the creation of the day program at LU-Belleville, the university has experienced tremendous growth in its programs and in athletics.  Since 2009, LU-Belleville has added more than 20 athletic programs to campus with many of its talented teams earning honors and winning tournaments at the state, regional, and national levels.  Lindenwood University-Belleville was awarded membership into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in 2012.  That same year, the campus garnered national attention when Yahoo.com and ESPN reported on the unique maroon and gray striped turf that was installed on LU-Belleville’s $2.3 million renovated football stadium.  The stripes have become a signature of LU-Belleville athletics.   

Today, the campus provides its 1,750 students with more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degree options in day and evening formats.  Day student population now totals approximately 800 and is expected to increase to more than 2,000 within a decade.  To accommodate such a thriving student body, the campus offers a variety of on-site student housing options, including dormitory-style living in the Lynx Lodge, Lynx apartment complex, and a host of houses near campus.  A new $4 million dormitory capable of housing 180 students is scheduled to be opened in the fall of 2013.

In terms of facilities, Lindenwood University-Belleville has invested approximately $20 million into its campus, bringing existing buildings up to date and purchasing new land for expansion.  Among the first to be renovated was the campus’ historic auditorium, dubbed Lindenwood Auditorium by donors Fred and Barbara Kern.  Designed by William B. Ittner in 1924, the auditorium has hosted several world-renowned performers, such as Belleville native Buddy Ebsen. More recently, this building has hosted performances by the Scott Air Force Base Band, the Brass Rail Players, Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble, and the annual Belleville Festival of Stories, as well as Lindenwood productions of A Christmas Carol and Little Shop of Horrors. In 2008, the Lindenwood Auditorium received the Landmark Award from the St. Clair County Historical Society.

In addition to the arts, LU-Belleville has renovated its academic facilities by refurbishing classrooms and updating them with the latest smart room technology.  Completed in 2012, the campus’ $2.2 million Communication Center provides students with access to state-of-the-art radio and television studio equipment, as well as two high-tech classrooms.  New laboratory space for biology and chemistry classes accommodates our growing undergraduate biology program and provides the necessary facilities to grow the sciences at LU-Belleville.

In 2010, the campus Welcome Center was constructed as an addition to Lindenwood Auditorium and has served as both a reception area and art gallery, hosting works from the John and Susan Horseman Collection, Brother Mel Meyer, An Olympic Retrospective, and Falun Gong Art.

In 2011, the Senator Alan J. Dixon Student Center was opened, housing the campus dining hall, student lounges, library, computer lab, and spirit shop. In 2012, the Admissions Center was completed on the lower level of the Dixon Center, offering a one-stop shop for all prospective undergraduate and graduate students interested in attending day or evening classes. 

Lindenwood University-Belleville has created a name for itself in both the community and region as a thriving academic and cultural center dedicated to liberal arts education in the highest sense of the term. Its campus is proudly steeped in local history. Its faculty members are experienced in a host of academic fields. Its facilities reflect a contemporary flair with respect for historic architecture. As Lindenwood University-Belleville continues to expand, the school will focus on balanced growth that emphasizes academics, athletics, and the arts, thereby nurturing the minds, bodies, and souls of the students and serving the needs of students in Southwestern Illinois and beyond.

Note: Full-time day students who are admitted at either LU-St. Charles or LU-Belleville may enroll in classes at the other campus. However, they must also be concurrently enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours at their home campus.

• The Daniel Boone Campus and Boonesfield Village are located on Highway F near Defiance, Mo., approximately 40 minutes from Lindenwood’s main campus. This historic landmark merged with Lindenwood University in 1998. The 1,000-acre Boone property, with its rich heritage and historic buildings and features, remains a popular St. Charles County tourist attraction. The historic site also serves as a “laboratory” where students can study a variety of hands-on programs, learning the values, culture, and history of the American frontier. Classes held at the site involve historic preservation, frontier crafts, interpretation, museology, archaeological digs, and recreation skills. The Boone Home also provides opportunities for students to conduct internships or practica at the Boone location and earn credit toward nearly any major, from accounting and marketing to theatre and education. Contact (636) 798-2005 for more information.
• The Center for Nursing and Allied Health Sciences is the home of the School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences. This facility consists of a 70,000 square foot classroom and laboratory building on approximately 28 acres. It is located at #1 Academy Place, Dardenne Prairie MO 63368. For more information please call 636-627-2932.
• Located at the intersection of Elm Street and Kingshighway, the Elm Street location features three classrooms.
• Lindenwood University Cultural Center (LUCC): Located at 400 N. Kingshighway, a few blocks from the main campus, the LUCC is the center for the Lindenwood College for Individualized Education. Classrooms, faculty offices, and a 600-seat auditorium, and the Student Counseling and Resource Center are among the building’s amenities. Contact (636) 949-4500 for more information.

Lindenwood University-Belleville offers academic programs leading to Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees at the undergraduate level. At the graduate level, the University offers coursework leading to Master of Science (MS), Master of Arts (MA), and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. The major areas of concentration and the format in which each degree is offered are listed under “Academic Programs” in this catalog.

Lindenwood University-Belleville strives to make quality higher education accessible to traditional and non-traditional students. Undergraduate and graduate academic programs are offered in two distinct formats: the semester and quarter term formats.

Semester Schedule

he undergraduate semester schedule programs are considered “traditional,” with classes being offered during the day. Between the fall and spring semesters is also an optional January term, during which students may take courses. The January term gives students and faculty members the opportunity to concentrate on a topic of special interest. January term courses emphasize experiential education, content immersion, creativity, and close interaction with the instructor(s).

Note: Graduate degrees in education and counseling are also held on a semester basis, but with most classes meeting in the evenings.

Quarter Term Schedule

Lindenwood University-Belleville also offers graduate and undergraduate degrees for the “nontraditional” student. Accelerated programs geared toward these students are offered in the evenings on a quarter-term schedule through the University’s Lindenwood College for Individualized Education (LCIE). The nontraditional program was created to provide an accelerated program of study that would enable students to make progress toward an undergraduate or graduate degree without relinquishing career and family obligations.

The Department of Student Development is located on the first floor of the Administration Building. The Dean of Student Development, Director of Residential Services, Coordinator of Work and Learn, and Coordinator of Student Activities are located in the Student Development center to aid and assist in all student development and planning.

Lindenwood University-Belleville offers several diverse housing options for students interested in living on campus. Students may choose to live in one of several houses owned and operated by the University that surround the campus. This residential type of living provides students with a familial atmosphere. Other students prefer the convenience of staying in the Lynx Lodge, a former hotel converted into a dormitory and located just one block from the Dixon Student Center. Each room includes phone service and wireless internet. A 27 unit apartment building owned by Lindenwood University-Belleville offers students a more independent and private yet secure living environment while still enjoying the University food service. Finally, the new all-female dormitory scheduled to be opened in the fall of 2013 will provide students with another housing option just across the street from the dining hall and classroom buildings.

The Lindenwood University-Belleville Library, located in the Alan J. Dixon Student Center, is a member of the MOBIUS consortium. MOBIUS provides students access to over 14 million book titles throughout the state of Missouri. If an item is not available through MOBIUS, patrons may use the Lindenwood University-St. Charles Butler Library Inter-Library Loan service. The library’s dedicated staff is available to help patrons navigate the wealth of traditional print and electronic resources that it offers. The library staff has developed a series of workshops, class presentations, and study guides to assist users.

In addition, the Lindenwood University-Belleville librarians are available during all library hours to assist patrons with whatever their research needs might be. Reference librarians may be contacted in person, by calling (618) 239-6072 or email.

The Lindenwood University-Belleville Academic Success Center (ASC) is located in the lower level of the Administration Building in M-110 and 111. The Writing and Tutoring Lab, located in the ASC, offers tutorial assistance to students. Writing consultants are prepared to help students with all stages of the writing process. Common issues the tutors address include starting the assignment, organization, sentence clarity, development, grammar, and usage. Tutors are available to help with all levels of mathematics. Inquiries for tutoring on other subjects are welcome and will be addressed on an individual basis.

Lindenwood-Belleville also offers online tutoring from Smarthinking which is available to any Lindenwood student. Online tutors are available to work with students as many as 24 hours a day, depending upon the subject area. Tutors are available in many subjects including writing, math, accounting, statistics, finance, economics, biology, anatomy & physiology, physics, chemistry, and Spanish. Completed drafts of writing assignments may also be submitted to Smarthinking’s Essay Center for detailed, personalized feedback typically within 24 hours. Students may access online tutoring through Blackboard and the student portal.

The Coordinator for Academic Student Services and Retention helps students navigate the university system, and mentors students toward academic success. Students who experience academic problems of any type are encouraged to visit the ASC, call (618) 239-6077, or email BVLWritingLab@lindenwood.edu for assistance.

While Lindenwood University-Belleville does not offer health care services, students may access two regional hospitals conveniently located just a short distance from campus when in need. For a list of services provided and insurance accepted, please visit the website of St. Elizabeth's Hospital at www.steliz.org or the website of Memorial Hospital at www.memhosp.com.

Combining academic, personal, and career counseling, the Student Counseling and Resource Center (SCRC) offers a holistic approach to counseling students in a host of inter-related fields. The SCRC provides free, confidential individual and group counseling services as well as exploration of personality type for career choice. Counseling is provided by graduate students in their final term of the Professional Counseling Program. Students may contact the coordinators for the SCRC, Dr. Therese Chavaux-Turnbull (618) 239-6089 or Dr. Sarah Patterson-Mills (618) 239-6086, or call the SCRC office at (618) 239-6161 to make an appointment.

It is every student’s responsibility to check his/her Lindenwood Lionmail email account. Important messages including academic standing and financial aid reminders are sent via Lionmail. Students will be held accountable for any information or due dates sent via the campus email system. Lionmail accounts are provided for all students and may be activated by contacting the Computer Services department.

Lindenwood University-Belleville espouses the importance of co-curricular involvement in activities as a vital supplement to academic learning and part of the total educational experience. The Department of Student Development serves as a coordination hub on campus, working closely with student organizations in creating, facilitating, and promoting activities and programs. Various student-organized programs and events are scheduled throughout the year. Lindenwood University-Belleville Student Government Association, and other student organizations are supported by the Department of Student Development.

Student organizations and activities are an important part of campus life, providing opportunities for students to design and implement activities, programs, and events that support and grow the goals of the Lindenwood University-Belleville mission. Students may complement their educational experiences by becoming involved with approximately 15 student clubs and organizations which, along with the Student Activities Office, are the major scheduling source for lectures, movies, dances, entertainers, and a wide variety of events and activities designed to satisfy the eclectic needs and interests of the student community. Each organization is required to register and seek approval from the Dean of Student Development each year and provide the name of a faculty or staff advisor, a current mission statement, and a current list of officers and members.

Examples of organizations on the Lindenwood-Belleville campus include the following clubs:

• Lindenwood Student Government Association—LSGA
• Black Student Leadership Union—BSLU
• Criminal Justice Club—CJC
• Enactus
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• Graduate Counselors Club
• Lindenwood University Housing Association—LUHA
• Lynx Pack Spirit Club
• Lynx Tale Student Newspaper
• Momentum Yearbook Committee
• Psychology Club
• Special Topics Film Group
• Spectrum Alliance
• Theater Club
• Lindenwood University Women’s Wrestling Club
• Lindenwood University Women’s Club
• International Hospitality Club
• Kappa Sigma Fraternity
• Green Crew Environmental Club
• Intramurals

All students at Lindenwood, full-time and part-time, undergraduate or graduate are encouraged to participate in the Lindenwood Student Government Association (LSGA). The LSGA works to promote structure for student expression and self-government. Members of the LSGA play a strong role in the academic and administrative decision-making process of the university through representation in various planning governance committees. For more information about LSGA, please contact the Department of Student Development.

Intercollegiate, intramurals and recreational sports are an important part of out-of-classroom life. Intramural sports offer exercise and healthy competition to all students in the community. Intercollegiate baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, spirit squads, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling are offered for full-time students. Lindenwood University-Belleville was accepted by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) into full membership effective August 2012.

For those involved in team sports and others interested in personal fitness, the University has a state-of-the-art Fitness Center with extensive weight training equipment located in the lower level of the Lynx arena. For any questions regarding the center, please call (618) 239- 6078.

Lindenwood University enjoys a historical relationship with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The University fosters an ecumenical spirit that celebrates the wide range of religious traditions represented on a campus. Students wishing to worship can find religious services of all major faiths within the greater Belleville community.

Students of Lindenwood-Belleville enjoy being part of a larger, nationally and internationally known institution, while taking classes in a smaller environment that offers all the services that are found on the St. Charles campus. Lindenwood University-Belleville students find the city of Belleville to be diverse and welcoming. With a population of just over 42,000, Belleville offers students parks, cultural events, fall festivals, a farmer’s market, shopping, sporting events, and the second oldest philharmonic orchestra in the United States. Seasonal activities in Belleville include the Oktoberfest, Chili Cook-Off, Art-on-the Square Art Fair, and holiday parades for St. Patrick's Day, Memorial Day, and Christmas.

When Lindenwood-Belleville students want to enjoy big-city amenities, they can ride the Metro Link light rail system to St. Louis and enjoy all that the city has to offer, including the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Fox Theatre, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Symphony, and St. Louis Zoo just to name a few.

The use of both smoking and smokeless tobacco is prohibited in all buildings on campus including classrooms, laboratories, hallways, offices, restrooms, residence halls and lounges. Smoking areas outside of buildings are marked. No smoking is allowed in front of entry doors to buildings unless otherwise indicated by signage.

No person is permitted to carry firearms or other weapons, either concealed or visible, on Lindenwood property or to any Lindenwood class. The exception to this policy applies only to duly sworn, on-duty law enforcement officers. Off-duty police officers may carry concealed weapons to their Lindenwood classes only if authorized to do so by their employer and the state of Missouri or Illinois.

Any student who gains unauthorized entrance to another student’s portal, makes changes to another student’s schedule via the student portal, or otherwise tampers with or compromises private or privileged communications will be expelled from Lindenwood University. Additionally, such actions will be brought to the attention of law enforcement officials and may be prosecuted through the legal system.

Students are entitled to print an allotted number of pages from any on-campus computer at no cost per term. Resident students may print up to 500 pages per term; commuter students may print up to 300 pages per term. Once the total number of allotted pages has been reached, students may opt to purchase additional printing capabilities through the student portal at a rate of $3.00 per hundred pages.

During classroom instruction, the use of cameras, video, audio taping devices, or any other kinds of recording devices (including telephones) is allowed only after obtaining written permission from the instructor; otherwise, the use of such devices is prohibited. Such recordings may not be redistributed to anyone not a member of the class without the express written permission of the instructor and all student subjects of the recording.

It is the guiding philosophy of Lindenwood University to make our facilities, programs, and classes as accessible to individuals with disabilities as practical. In instances where a room or building is not easily accessible, it may be necessary to bring the service or class to the student. It is the responsibility of the student to advise the campus ADA coordinator. The ADA coordinator will work in conjunction with the office of Academic Services to make reasonable accommodations for the student.

The university provides reasonable accommodations to students with aural, visual, and other impairments that might hamper a student’s reaching his or her potential achievement level. Students who need assistance or accommodations regarding certified disabilities should contact Lindenwood-Belleville School of Education:

School of Education – ADA Coordinator

LU-Belleville

2600 West Main Street

Belleville, IL 62226

618-239-6095

The schedule of course offerings is dependent on student enrollment and availability of qualified instructors. The University reserves the right to cancel any course when enrollment is below minimum requirements or a qualified instructor is not available.

Special topics courses, listed alphabetically according to department prefix (indicated here by “XXX”), are followed by a course number, as follows: XXX 19000-19999, XXX 29000-29999, XXX 39000-39999, XXX 49000-49999. These courses are offered to cover special topics within a school or department. Special topics courses may be worth 1 to 6 credit hours and may be repeated, as topics will vary. Departments may designate specific course numbers for special topics courses if the courses meet general education or major requirements.

In an online course, 100% of course instruction is delivered using an online learning management system platform. There is no time spent in a physical classroom. In some cases, students may meet for an introductory and/or summary meeting; however, these meetings are not mandatory.

Semester undergraduate students are limited to taking one online class per semester, except for those students enrolled in the Early Access MBA program or any program offered entirely online.

A hybrid course is a method of instruction in which 75% or more of the course is taught using a learning management system platform. Time in the classroom is reduced but not eliminated.

Student work is defined as assignments, homework, and other academic activities to be completed outside of instructional time, including reading, studying, writing, research etc. Students should expect to spend a minimum of two hours per week completing this work for each credit hour enrolled (thus 6 hours of work outside of class for a 3-hour course), although the time spent outside of class may increase based on the topic and level of the course.

An independent study is an innovative, nonstandard class involving independent research/study on the part of the student under the guidance of an instructor. The contact time requirement for an independent study is one documented contact hour every two weeks. It is strongly recommended that undergraduate students who are granted independent studies have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Graduate students should have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA to qualify for an independent study course. Independent study courses cannot be used to meet an undergraduate general education requirement.

To enroll in an independent study course, the Independent Study Proposal form must be completed, signed, and returned to the Registrar’s office no later than the third week of the term in which the work is to be done. An add/drop/enrollment form and a 1-2 page course outline prepared by the student after consultation with the instructor must be attached.

Internships are available in many areas of study and provide the opportunity for students to obtain academic credit through an out-of-classroom work experience. Academic schools’ standards vary by program. Students interested in applying for internships should contact their faculty advisors for additional information. Internships are billed at the current tuition rate per credit hour. Internships are graded on a pass/fail basis.

Between the fall and spring semesters, a January term (J-Term) is offered, giving both students and faculty members the opportunity to concentrate on a topic of special interest. The January term courses emphasize experimental education, immersion in a topic or activity, creativity, and close interaction with one faculty member or a team of faculty.

Up to four credit hours may be earned at no charge to the student during J-Term. (Semester students may register for up to four credit hours, for which the tuition for those hours will be waived.) No student may enroll for more than four hours during J-Term without permission from his/her academic advisor and the Provost.

To be eligible for tuition waiver during J-Term enrollment, a student must be a full-time semester undergraduate student, have been enrolled during the previous fall semester as a full-time semester undergraduate student, and be enrolled for the upcoming spring semester as a full-time semester undergraduate student. Residential students who meet the above criteria will not be assessed room, board, and communication fees during the J-Term; however, students must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours in order to live on campus. Students enrolled less than full-time during the previous fall semester or during the upcoming spring semester are eligible to take classes during J-Term at the published tuition rate.

Note: Students suspended at the end of the fall semester may not take a J-Term class.

Lindenwood University belongs to a consortium of colleges and universities in Greater St. Louis. The consortium includes Fontbonne University, Maryville University, Missouri Baptist University, and Webster University. Full-time traditional undergraduate Lindenwood students may enroll in courses offered at colleges and universities in the consortium and count those hours as part of their Lindenwood degree programs. Students must be enrolled full-time at Lindenwood University during the same term of enrollment at colleges and universities in the consortium. No additional tuition cost is involved for combined enrollments between 12 and 18 hours. Lab fees will be charged at the host university.

Lindenwood University recognizes the value that studying abroad has to a student’s education and encourages students to take advantage of study abroad opportunities. Lindenwood students have the following options:

• Independent study or study abroad programs, either under the direction of a member of the Lindenwood faculty or by a host institution that has been recognized by the sponsoring member of the Lindenwood faculty.

• An established program supervised by an American college or university with credits transferred back to Lindenwood.

• Coursework taken at a college or university outside of the United States and sent through WES for evaluation. Students are warned that if they plan to take a course from any institution other than Lindenwood, they should complete a Prior Approval form, which will guarantee that the credit will be accepted.

Note: The selected credit option must be approved by the Lindenwood department that will recommend credit.

To be eligible for a study abroad program, the student must

• Be in good academic standing.

• If required for the program, have facility in the spoken language of the country to which he or she is going or is planning to study the language as part of the approved coursework.

• Satisfy the director of the program that he or she has the maturity and self-reliance needed.

• Have a definite educational objective acceptable to the director of the program.

Specific programs may have additional requirements. Deadlines for application vary according to the program, and it is the responsibility of the student to be informed as to those deadlines.

Final approval of the program and the credit to be granted after completion of the study rests with the Dean of Academic Services, who acts on the recommendation of the director of the program.

All responsibility for travel, finances, application for admission to a foreign institution where applicable and other necessary arrangements rests with the student. For some programs, a student’s enrollment in a program of study abroad is considered enrollment at the home institution for the purposes of applying for assistance under the Title IV programs; students should consult the director of financial aid for additional information. Questions about student study abroad opportunities may be directed to the director of the Office of International Students and Scholars.

Students wishing to complete a study abroad program through another institution should research such options, and once a program is chosen, meet with the Provost in order to receive approval to have the coursework transferred back to Lindenwood University. Students should take care to choose a program associated with an accredited institution. Students will also need to complete Prior Approval forms and have them signed by the department chairs of the affected academic schools. Steps for this process will be covered in the meeting with the Provost.

For information regarding ROTC cross-enrollment and simultaneous membership, see The Department of Military Science in this catalog.

Courses at Lindenwood are numbered sequentially.

• 01000-09999: Preparatory coursework, with credit hours not counting toward the cumulative total number of credit hours required to earn a bachelor’s degree.
• 10000-19999: Introductory courses open to all students, normally not having prerequisites
• 20000-29999: Specialized courses open to all students
• 30000-39999: Advanced courses having prerequisites
• 40000-49999: Senior level courses, having prerequisites
• 50000-70099: Master’s, Thesis, Ed.S., or EdD courses

A tutorial is a class listed in the catalog taught to a student on an individual basis. The content of the course is the same as the material taught in the regular class. The contact time requirement for a tutorial is one documented contact hour per week during which the subject matter will be discussed and student progress evaluated. Only instructors who have previously taught the class in the regular session will be approved to teach a tutorial unless permission is granted by the dean. Only students with a true need will be considered for a tutorial, and it is up to the academic school and instructor whether to grant a tutorial. It is strongly recommended that undergraduate students who are granted tutorials have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Graduate students should have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA to qualify for a tutorial course.

To enroll in a tutorial course, the Tutorial Proposal form must be completed, signed, and returned to the Registrar’s Office no later than the third week of the term in which the work is to be done. An add/drop/enrollment form and a syllabus must be attached.