ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

In addition to completing the General Education requirements, in order to graduate, students must complete the requirements of at least one of the major programs listed below. Except where indicated, students earn a bachelor of arts (B.A.) through these programs.

DIVISION OF FINE ARTS

Dr. Michael Mihalyo, Interim Chair

                                Major Programs                                     Minor Programs

                                Art (p. 72)                                                Art (p. 110)

                                Music (p. 93) (B.A. or B.M.)                     Art History (p. 110)

                                Music Education (p. 96)                          Music (p. 119)

                                Theatre Studies (p. 106)                          Theatre (p. 124)

DIVISION OF HUMANITIES

Dr. Mel Bringle, Chair

                                Major Programs                                     Minor Programs

                                English (p. 78)                                         English (p. 115)

                                History (p. 87)                                         History (p. 118)

                                Religious Studies(p. 99)                           Gender Studies & Leadership (p. 117)

                                                                                                Religious Studies (p. 122)

                                                                                                Spanish Language & Culture (p. 122)

DIVISION OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

Dr. Ken Duke, Chair

                                Major Programs                                     Minor Programs

                                Biology (p. 74) (B.S.)                                Biology (p. 111)

                                Environmental Science (p. 80) (B.S.)       Chemistry (p. 112)

                                Environmental Studies (p. 81)                 Coaching (p. 112)

                                Exercise Science (p. 83) (B.A. or B.S.)      Ecology (p. 113)

                                General Science (p. 85)                           Environmental Studies (p. 115)

                                Health Science Studies (p. 86)                 Fitness Leadership (p. 116)

                                Mathematics (p. 92)                                 Geology (p. 118)

                                                                                                Mathematics (p. 119)

                                                                                                Natural History (p. 120)


DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Dr. Helen Gift, Chair

Major Programs                                     Minor Programs

Business & Organizational Leadership   Business and Organizational Leadership

Criminal Justice                                     Criminal Justice

Integrated Studies, including                 Economics and Policy Studies

        Elementary Education                    Education

Psychology                                              Human Resources                     

Wilderness Leadership and                    Pre-Law

        ExperientialEducation                   Psychology

                                                                Social Sciences

                                                                Sport and Event Management

                                                                Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education 

 

TEACHER LICENSURE PROGRAMS

Dr. Patricia Clow, Director

Dr. Betsy Burrows, Associate Director

Teacher Licensure Program

Licensure Area                                    Brevard College Major           Licensure Area Coordinator

Elementary grades K-6                         Integrated Studies (p. 90)        Professor Ron Kiviniemi

English grades 9-12                              English (p. 78)                        Dr. Betsy Burrows

Mathematics grades 9-12                      Mathematics (p. 92)                Dr. Charles Wallis

Science grades 9-12                              General Science (p. 85)           Dr. Carroll Brooks

Social Studies grades 9-12                    History (p. 87)                         Dr. Margaret Brown

Art grades K-12                                    Art (p. 72)                               Professor Jo Pumphrey

Music grades K-12                                Music Education (p. 96)          Professor Stephen Wilson

Physical Education grades K-12           Exercise Science (p. 83)           Professor Norm Witek

Theatre grades K-12                             Theatre Studies (p. 106)          Dr. Kelly Gordon

 

Brevard College has received provisional approval from the North Carolina State Board of Education to offer licensure in the above areas. Brevard College’s Teacher Preparation Program, which is designed to prepare educators to lead future generations of learning communities in a diverse and dynamic world, is granted Initial Accreditation by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) for a period of five years, from June 22, 2009 to June 22, 2014.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Pre-Law

Emphasis in Pre-Law within a major (e.g. Integrated Studies, English)
Minor in Pre-Law

Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Veterinary

Students interested in pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-nursing, pre-veterinary, and other pre-health professional school study may major in Health Science Studies in the Division of Science and Mathematics or major in Integrated Studies with appropriate emphases. For acceptance to some professional schools, students may choose any major, taking courses required for the professional school in the Division of Science and Mathematics.

MAJOR PROGRAMS

A major is a student’s primary area of study and may be divided into an emphasis area that consists of a core area of study plus selected topical courses related to the emphasis area.  Each major is designed to enable a student to develop competence in a specific academic field of interest and builds on the knowledge and skills developed in the core courses required of all students. Courses in the general education core may or may not count as part of the major and are indicated within each major’s requirements.  Only 12 credits in one declared major may count toward a second declared major.

ART

The Art Department is dedicated to comprehensive study of the visual arts within an interdisciplinary, liberal arts context. The B. A. degree in Art provides experiential education in the production, theory and history of art and supports dedicated, life-long engagement in the visual arts. The Department fosters open inquiry, experimentation, pursuit of excellence and personal growth in an engaged learning environment. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all courses in the major in order to progress in sequential courses.

Our commitments are the following:

·         To guide students in the pursuit of intellectual growth and the development of

        critical thinking skills.

·         To support the personal and creative development of our students through close

        interaction with professors.

·         To prepare our students for professional endeavors or advanced study at the

        graduate level.

·         To foster understanding of the significance of the visual arts within broader
cultural contexts.

REQUIRED FOUNDATION COURSES                                                    25 Semester Hours

Required courses:

AH 201                                  Art History I                                                                          3
AH 202                                  Art History II                                                                         3
ART 112                               Introduction to the Visual Arts                                           1
ART 120                               Drawing I                                                                               3
ART 130                               2-D Design                                                                             3
ART 150                               3-D Design                                                                             3

ART 230                               Computer Graphics I                                                           3
ART 410                               Senior Exhibition                                                                 3
or ART 435                          Design Methods and Portfolio Development

Select one course:                                                                                                                     3
ART 121                               Drawing II
ART 125                               Life Drawing I

RESTRICTED ART HISTORY ELECTIVES                                                 6 Semester Hours

Beyond AH 201 and AH 202

 

RESTRICTED STUDIO ELECTIVES                                                           12 Semester Hours

 

REQUIRED CONCENTRATION                                                                15 Semester Hours

Select one concentration: Art History, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, or Sculpture. 
NOTE: ART 112, 120, 130, and 150 must be completed before a student takes courses in a concentration.

Art History Concentration                                                            15 Semester Hours
Required course:
AH 410 Senior Project                                                                                                        3
Any additional five AH courses                                                                                           15

Graphic Design Concentration                                                                     15 Semester Hours
Required courses:
ART 230                               Computer Graphics I                                                           3
ART 231                               Computer Graphics II                                                          3
ART 330                               Graphic Design I: Typography                                            3
ART 331                               Graphic Design II                                                                  3
ART 430                               Graphic Design III                                                                3

Painting Concentration                                                                                  15 Semester Hours
Required courses:
ART 240                               Painting I                                                                                3
ART 241                               Painting II                                                                              3
ART 340                               Painting III                                                                             3
ART 440                               Painting IV                                                                             3
ART 300/400                      Advanced Studio Studies                                                     3

Photography Concentration                                                                          15 Semester Hours
Required courses:
ART 260                               Photography I                                                                       3
ART 261                               Photography II                                                                      3
ART 360                               Photography III: Studio Methods                                       3
ART 460                               Photography IV: Alternative Processes                               3
ART 300/400                      Advanced Studio Studies                                                     3

Sculpture Concentration                                                                                15 Semester Hours
Required courses:
ART 250                               Sculpture I                                                                             3
ART 251                               Sculpture II                                                                            3
ART 350                               Sculpture III                                                                          3
ART 450                               Sculpture IV                                                                          3
ART 300/400                      Advanced Studio Studies                                                     3

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                   MINIMUM 58 SEMESTER HOURS

TEACHER LICENSURE IN ART (K-12)
Students wishing to earn teaching licensure in art must major in art and must also take the following specific courses:
                                                                                               
                         9-12 Semester Hours
ART 240                               Painting I                                                                                3
ART 250                               Sculpture I                                                                             3
or ART 270                          Ceramics I
ART 260                               Photography I                                                                       3

ART 312                               Pedagogy of Art K-12                                                           3

NOTE: One restricted elective studio course may serve to initiate the course sequence in the studio concentration. These three hours will count in the studio concentration.

Students must also complete the professional studies component of teacher licensure at the K-12 level listed on page 102 of the Catalog.

BIOLOGY*
The Biology major offers a Bachelor of Science degree that strives to produce graduates who are prepared to enter graduate or professional school, immediate technical employment in the natural sciences, or other careers such as teaching that are based in science.  The Biology Major is comprehensive and involves not only collecting data from the natural world, but interpreting that data so that society can make informed choices about ecosystems and their function.

A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all courses in the major.  Our graduates are competitive with graduates from large research universities as well as other liberal arts institutions.  Skills in reading, writing, speaking, interpreting, and presenting scientific information will be demonstrated by the graduates of the Biology Major.

REQUIRED BIOLOGY COURSES                                                31 Semester Hours
BIO 110/110L                     General Biology: Ecology and Population                         4
                                            
Biology
BIO 120/120L                     General Biology: Cellular and Molecular                           4
                                                  Biology

BIO 240/240L                     Biodiversity                                                                            4

ECOL 245                             General Ecology                                                                    3

SCI 494                                 Senior Project I                                                                     2

SCI 495                                 Senior Project II                                                                    2

Select:

BIO/ECOL courses, 200 level and above (at least 6 hours must be at the                        12

300/400 level)




REQUIRED MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE COURSES
                27 Semester Hours
Required courses:

Select one course above MAT 111                                                                                      3-4

CHE (Select four lab-based courses above CHE 102)                                                      16

GEOL (Select one lab-based course)                                                                                   4

or PHYS (Select one lab-based course above PHYS 102)                               
Select one course:
One MAT course above MAT 111 not previously taken or                                             4
              PHYS above PHYS 103/103L

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                          MINIMUM 58 SEMESTER HOURS
* A student may not major in both Environmental Science and Biology.

BUSINESS and ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

In keeping with Brevard’s mission to “challenge…students to integrate knowledge and practical experience so that they become competent, confident, and responsible citizens, serving their local and global communities,” Business and Organizational Leadership is a program of study in sustainable business that emphasizes responsibility to community and environment; continuous learning and improvement; strong leadership skills; and knowledge from diverse disciplines with the focus on professional leadership and managerial competency. Our program emphasizes ethical action, critical thinking, and an entrepreneurial spirit as well as basic competencies required of all business leaders.

Majors in Business and Organizational Leadership must complete all courses on the required list and then complete one of the following: (1) emphasis in Management and Entrepreneurship; or Sport and Event Management; (2) minor in Human Resources; Economics and Policy Analysis; or other minor (chosen in consultation with advisor); or (3) create a focus with no fewer than 18 hours in consultation with advisor for approval by Business & Organizational Leadership faculty. All Business and Organizational Leadership majors must maintain a 2.0 in the major and must earn at least a C- in each course in the major.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES                                                                    51 Semester Hours

Required Courses:
ACC 201                               Principles of Accounting I                                                    3
ACC 202                               Principles of Accounting II                                                   3
ECON 201                            Macroeconomics                                                                   3
ECON 202                            Microeconomics                                                                    3
ORG 103                              Critical and Practical Reasoning                                         3
ORG 110                              Business in the Global Context                                           3
ORG 203                              Principles of Management                                                    3
ORG 205                              Business Communications                                                   3
ORG 230                              Introduction to Organizational Leadership                       3
                                                  and Sustainable Enterprise
ORG 301                              Principles of Finance                                                             3
ORG 302                              Principles of Marketing                                                         3
ORG 304                              Legal Environment of Business                                            3

ORG 307                              Management Information Systems                                      3
ORG 380                              Internship/Career Preparation                                           1.5
ORG 405                              Business Ethics                                                                       3
ORG 450                              Strategic Planning and Sustainable                                     3
                                                  Enterprise
ORG 480                              Professional Life Planning Seminar                                     1.5

Select one course:                                                                                                                        3
MAT 141                               Probability and Statistics
ORG 240                              Statistics for Business and Social Sciences
PSY 210                                 Social Science Research Methods

EMPHASES
Select one emphasis: Management & Entrepreneurship or Sport and Event Management, or consult with your advisor about a minor (21 hours) or focus (18 hours).

Management & Entrepreneurship                                                               18 Semester Hours
The Management and Entrepreneurship emphasis provides a broad background of the leadership and decision making skills necessary for the highly diverse managerial world. Challenges range from global issues to specific project management to productivity and quality issues. Throughout, the student will wrestle with case studies, decision making effectiveness, communication style, ethics and civil responsibility. They will become familiar with a variety of organizational and strategic models. Since managers are leaders of diverse people in a variety of situations, there is a wide range of courses.

Required Course:
ORG 330                              Entrepreneurship                                                                  3

Select two courses:                                                                                                                       6
ORG 310                              Organizational Theory & Behavior
ORG 320                              International Business
ORG 340                              Quality, Productivity & Statistical Process Control
ORG 345                              Project Management
ORG 430                              Innovation and Sustainability in Entrepreneurship

Select three courses from those remaining on the above list or those listed below                                   9
ENV 220                               Environmental Assessment
ENV 301                               Environmental Policy
ORG 351                              Human Resource Management
ORG 355                              Not-for-Profit Management
ORG 490/390/290            Special Topics

Sport and Event Management                                                                       21 Semester Hours
The Sport and Event Management emphasis includes many of the same skills, understandings, and objectives as the Management and Entrepreneurship emphasis. However, the focus and materials of the courses are geared toward the application of those managerial and entrepreneurial skills in the specific areas unique or particular to the world of sport and event management.

ORG 150*                             Principles of Sport and Event Management                       3
ORG 250                              Facility and Event Management                                           3
ORG 469                              Practicum Internship                                                            3-9

Select one course:                                                                                                                        3
ORG 350                              Public and Media Relations in the Sport/Event
                                                  Industry
ORG 360                              Selected Topics in Sport and Event Management

Select courses to complete 21 hours in the Emphasis                                                                        3-9
EXSC 212                             Sports Nutrition and Wellness Issues
EXSC 240                             Introduction to Theories and Techniques in
                                                  Coaching
EXSC 340                             Coaching Methods
ORG 203*                             Principles of Management

ORG 330                              Entrepreneurship
ORG 345                              Project Management
ORG 490/390/290            Special Topics
PSY 355                                 Sport Psychology
THE 351                               Stage Management
WLEE 340                            Outdoor Program Administration
*ORG 203 is not required in the Major Core if this Emphasis is chosen.

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                          MINIMUM 69-72 SEMESTER HOURS

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

The focus of the Criminal Justice Major is to critically evaluate the dynamic and ever changing field of the criminal justice system from a scientific and interdisciplinary perspective. Students study all of the components that make-up the criminal justice system, as well as various types of individuals involved in order to develop a well-rounded exposure to its various aspects. Adults, juveniles, offenders, victims, and workers are all part of the criminal justice system and require in-depth analysis to understand the impact the criminal justice system has on the individual and society as a whole. Criminal Justice majors are encouraged to develop oral and written communication, critical thinking, and researching skills to prepare themselves better for a career in their chosen areas of the criminal justice system. Students who meet the requirements are encouraged to take part in internship opportunities to understand better the daily operations of a criminal justice agency. Students interested in pursuing graduate education in Criminal Justice, Law, or other related fields are strongly encouraged to take advantage of opportunities provided for independent research under faculty direction.  All Criminal Justice majors must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the major and must earn at least a C- in each course in the major.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES                                                                    21 Semester Hours

Required Courses
CRJ 101                                 Introduction to Criminal Justice                                         3
CRJ 205                                 Law Enforcement Systems and Practices                            3
CRJ 210/PSY 210               Social Science Research Methods                                        3
CRJ 215                                 Judicial Systems and Practices                                              3
CRJ 305                                 Corrections                                                                            3
CRJ 400                                 Criminology                                                                           3
CRJ 405                                 Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice                                         3

RESTRICTED ELECTIVE COURSES                                                          15 Semester Hours

Select five courses:
CRJ 220/PLSC 220             Constitutional Law
CRJ 225                                 Deviant Behavior
CRJ 290/390/490               Special Topic Seminars*
CRJ 310                                 Victimology
CRJ 315                                 Juvenile Justice System
CRJ 469                                 Internship in Criminal Justice
CRJ 489                                 Independent Study

A minimum of six hours of electives must be at the 300-400 level.
*Special topics courses (CRJ 290/390/490) may be taken multiple times as their subject matter changes.

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                         MINIMUM 36 SEMESTER HOURS

ENGLISH

The major in English offers students the opportunity to direct their talents and

interests toward a variety of academic and vocational goals by pursuing the

following emphases:

·         The creative writing emphasis hones students’ abilities as poets, fiction writers, and/ or authors of creative nonfiction.

·         The interdisciplinary studies emphasis enables students to pursue a passion outside the discipline of English, using it as a centerpiece for their scholarly and creative work. Possible interest areas include art, music, history, pre-law, natural science, psychology, religion and philosophy, etc.

·         The journalism/professional communication emphasis prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in technical writing, editing, or mass communications.

·         The literature emphasis invites students to read broadly in expressions of the human condition portrayed through British, American, and world literatures, gaining the liberal arts skills and knowledge required to understand more fully “the human heart in conflict with itself.” It also prepares students for teacher licensure in English at the high school level, as well as for graduate study and possible college level teaching.

Students in all emphases complete a set of common requirements for the major, beyond the basic ENG 111 and ENG 112 taken in the general education core. Students in all emphases compile a major portfolio as one of the assignments for HUM 461, Humanities Research Methodologies.

Regardless of their emphasis area, by the time of graduation from Brevard College, all students who major in English will be able to: (1) communicate effectively in writing and speaking; (2) listen, think, and respond critically and creatively; (3) demonstrate understanding and familiarity with various bodies of literature; (4) recognize and appreciate interdisciplinary connections; and (5) exhibit the skills necessary to pursue advanced study and/or to lead a productive professional life.

REQUIRED ENGLISH COURSES                                                               25 Semester Hours

Select one:                                                                                                                                 3
200-level literature course

Select one applied communications laboratory:                                                                               1
COM 106 or 306

Select one oral communications course:                                                                                         3
COM 110, COM 380, selected courses in THE

Select two:                                                                                                                                 6
300- or 400-level literature courses

Language studies (ENG 350)                                                                                               3
Literary criticism (ENG 351)                                                                                               3
Humanities Research Methodologies (HUM 461)                                                            3
Senior project (ENG 495) (Teacher licensure candidates                                                3
substitute EDU 400)

NOTE: Special Topics Courses (ENG 290, 390, 490); internships (ENG 369, 469), and independent studies (ENG 289, 389, 489), may be applied to the major requirements, depending on topical focus.

CREATIVE WRITING EMPHASIS                                                           15 Semester Hours

ENG 207                                                                                                                               3
One additional 200-level literature course                                                                         3
One additional 300- or 400-level literature course                                                           3

Select two:                                                                                                                                 6
ENG 308, ENG 309, ENG 310, ENG 389, THE 313

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES EMPHASIS                                        18 Semester Hours
Select one:                                                                                                                                 3
ENG 305 or ENG 308

Select five:                                                                                                                                15
Courses within a designated interest area, at least two of which must be
at the 300-400 level.

This plan of courses must be worked out in consultation with the student’s academic advisor and an advisor from the designated outside discipline. Students pursuing the Interdisciplinary Studies Emphasis must focus their senior projects (ENG 495) in the subject matter of the designated interest area.

JOURNALISM AND PROFESSIONAL                                                      15 Semester Hours
COMMUNICATION EMPHASIS

COM 105                                                                                                                             3

Select two:                                                                                                                                6
COM 212,302,316,340,269/369,380,289/389

Select one:                                                                                                                                3
ORG 205, ENG 305

Three additional semesters of COM 106 or                                                                      3
COM 306 (1 credit each)

LITERARY STUDIES EMPHASIS                                              15 Semester Hours
ENG 322                                                                                                                               3

Select three:                                                                                                                                9
additional literature or film courses (with departmental approval,
some THE courses may also apply)

Select one:                                                                                                                                 3
ENG 305, ENG 308, or ENG 353

TEACHER LICENSURE IN ENGLISH
Students desiring to teach English at the high school level should complete the English major with a Literary Studies emphasis, as outlined above. In places within the common requirements or the emphasis requirements where a selection of courses is available, licensure candidates must select the following courses to meet professional competencies: COM 110, ENG 205, ENG 206, ENG 208, ENG 243, ENG 305, ENG 353. Licensure candidates substitute EDU 400/401 (grades 9-12 student teaching) for the senior project, ENG 495. Students must also complete the professional studies component of teacher licensure at the high school level, defined on page 103 of the Catalog.

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                         MINIMUM 40 SEMESTER HOURS

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE*

The Environmental Science major offers a B.S. degree to students interested in understanding and managing the interactions between the natural environment and human societies. The program creates a foundation using environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, and statistics courses followed by additional work in these areas as well as ecology, math, and physics. The major encourages students to select one or two areas of interest and build their program around those areas. In addition, students develop excellent writing and oral presentation skills throughout their coursework and, especially, in their senior project. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all courses in the major. Our graduates are prepared for careers in environmental management and protection as well as programs in environmental science and related programs.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES**                                                                35 Semester Hours

Required courses:
BIO 110/110L                     General Biology: Ecology and Population Biology            4
BIO 120/120L                     General Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology             4
CHE 103/103L                    Principles of Chemistry I                                                      4
ENV 220                               Environmental Assessment                                                   3
ENV 301                               Environmental Policy                                                           3
ENV 380                               Environmental Seminar                                                       3
ENV 395                               Internship II                                                                           2
GEOL 101/101L                 Physical Geology                                                                    4
or GEOL 105/105L            Historical Geology
PHYS 103/103L                  Concepts of Physics                                                               4
SCI 494                                  Senior Project I                                                                     2
SCI 495                                  Senior Project II                                                                   2

RESTRICTED ELECTIVES                                                                            24 Semester Hours

Choose restricted electives from at least 2 prefixes.
BIO 240 or higher
CHE 104/104L or higher
ECOL 200 or higher
ENV 300 or higher
GEOL 200 or higher (GEOL 101 or 105 can be taken if not already taken as a required course)
MAT 121 or higher numbered course
PHYS 104/10L or higher numbered course

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                         MINIMUM 59 SEMESTER HOURS

* A student may not major in both Environmental Science and Biology.

**BCE 211/211L Environmental Perspectives and Laboratory  is the introductory course in the major and is taken by all students as part of the General Education Requirements; Environmental Science majors should take this course as 2nd semester freshmen.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

The Environmental Studies major focuses on developing a thorough knowledge of the relationships among people, culture and nature. The interdisciplinary training includes knowledge of the sciences, humanities, social sciences and fine arts provided through a broad range of available courses. Our majors will also develop written and oral communication skills and problem solving abilities developed through close contact with our faculty. Their education is capped with a major senior research and writing project that includes an oral presentation open to all faculty, students, and staff. Students must earn at least a C- in each course in the major. Our B.A. graduates are prepared to be good stewards of the environment and successfully enter a wide variety of careers or continue their formal training including in graduate or professional programs.  Due to the interdisciplinary nature of this major, some of its courses may also meet General Education requirements.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES*                                                      52-53 Semester Hours
Select one course:                                                                                                                        3
ART 120                               Drawing I
ART 150                               3-D Design
ART 260                               Photography I

Required courses:
BIO 110/110L                     General Biology: Ecology and Population Biology            4
CHE 101/101L                    General Chemistry I                                                              4
CHE 102/102L                    General Chemistry II                                                            4
or CHE 103/103L               Principles of Chemistry I
ECON 201                            Macroeconomics                                                                   3
ENV 220                               Environmental Assessment                                                   3
ENV 301                               Environmental Policy                                                           3
ENV 380                               Environmental Seminar                                                       3

ENV 391                               Research Seminar                                                                 1
                                                (required only if doing original research for senior project)
ENV 394                               Internship I                                                                            2
ENV 395                               Internship II                                                                           2
SCI 494                                 Senior Project I                                                                     2
SCI 495                                 Senior Project II                                                                   2
GEOL 201/201L                 Environmental Geology                                                      4
MAT 141                               Probability and Statistics                                                     3

Select one:                                                                                                                                 4
GEOL 101/101L                 Physical Geology   
GEOL 105/105L                  Historical Geology

Select one:                                                                                                                                3
PSY 240                                 Social Psychology
PSY 365                                 Personal and Group Environments
(PSY 101 is a prerequisite for these courses and should be taken as part of the General Education
requirements.)

Select one:                                                                                                                                3
HIS 302                                                 Environmental History
HIS 303                                                 History of Modern Science to 1800
HIS 304                                                 History of Modern Science 1800 to the Present
HIS 313                                                 Humans and the Environment in Antiquity
* BCE 211/211L Environmental Perspectives and Laboratory is the introductory course in the major and is taken by all students as part of the General Education Requirements; Environmental Studies major should take this course as second semester freshman.

RESTRICTED ELECTIVES                                                                      12-13 Semester Hours

Select at least one course per group.
1. Environmental Studies:                                                                                                  3
ANTH 201                            Principles of Anthropology 
COM 302                              Environmental Journalism
ENG 217                               Studies in Environmental Literature
WLEE 101                            Introduction to Outdoor Education

2. Psychology—Sociology:                                                                                                   3
ANTH 201                            Principles of Anthropology
PSY 210                                 Social Science Research Methods
PSY 240                                 Social Psychology
PSY 365                                 Personal and Group Environments
SOC 201                               Principles of Sociology
SOC 325                               Population and Contemporary Social Issues

3. Science:                                                                                                                              3-4
BIO 120/120L                     General Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
        or higher numbered course, except BIO 210/210L and BIO 220/220L
CHE 104/104L                    Principles of Chemistry II
       
or higher numbered course
GEOL 101/101L                  Physical Geology
       
if GEOL 105/105L is selected above
GEOL 105/105L                  Historical Geology
       
if GEOL 101/101L is selected above
GEOL 200/300/400 level
MAT 131                               Calculus for Business and the Applied Sciences
       
or higher numbered course
PHYS 103/103L                  General Physics I
       
or higher numbered course

4. Government-Economy-History                                                                                    3
ECON 202                            Microeconomics
HIS 110                                 Global History
        if HIS 211 is not selected as a required course
HIS 302                                 Environmental History
       
if HIS 302 is not selected as a required course
HIS 303                                History of Modern Science to 1800
       
if HIS 303 is not selected as a required course
HIS 304                                History of Modern Science 1800 to the Present
       
if HIS 304 is not selected as a required course
HIS 313                                Humans and the Environment in Antiquity
HIS 323                                History of Southeastern Native Americans
ORG 304                             Legal Environment of Business

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                   MINIMUM 64-66 SEMESTER HOURS

EXERCISE SCIENCE

Exercise Science is a broad field of study that encompasses numerous possible career pathways, almost all of which are strongly oriented toward serving others. The curriculum for Exercise Science majors is therefore designed to both prepare graduates for a specific career and/or graduate study, as well as to remain true to the Brevard College mission and its motto, “Learn in order to Serve.” A student majoring in Exercise Science may choose to pursue a B.S. or a B.A.  A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all courses in the major.  The B.S. and B.A. degrees in Exercise Science prepare students for a wide variety of career choices including graduate schools.  The B.A. in Exercise Science may also prepare the student for teacher licensure in Physical Education grades K-12.  See Teacher Education Licensure Program for full details of required courses.

B.S. IN EXERCISE SCIENCE
Required Major Courses                                                   
       38-41 Semester Hours
MAT 141                               Probability and Statistics                                                      3-4
     or MAT 211                     Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
BIO 120/120L                     General Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology             4
BIO 210/210L                     Human Anatomy and Physiology I                                     4
BIO 220/220L                     Human Anatomy and Physiology II                                    4
EXSC 110                             Introduction to Exercise Science                                         3
EXSC 213                             Principles of Nutrition                                                         3
EXSC 310/310L                  Exercise Physiology                                                                4
EXSC 311                             Fitness Appraisal                                                                   3
EXSC 320                             Biomechanics in Exercise and Sport                                   3
HLT 202**                            First Aid and CPR                                                                2
    or WLEE 201                   Lifeguarding          

Select Either Option 5-7 Semester Hours

EXSC 410                             Preparation for Senior Internship                                      1

EXSC 415                             Senior Internship                                                                  6
or

SCI 391                              Research Methods in Science                                                  1

SCI 494                              Senior Project I                                                                        2

SCI 495                              Senior Project II                                                                       2

 

**NOTE:  Requirements waived with documentation of current certifications in first aid and adult CPR.

                                                                                                                                                                               

Restricted Electives                                                                                          15 Semester Hours
(at least 12 hours must be laboratory courses)

BIO 260                                 Neurobiology                                                                        3

CHE 103/103L                    Principles of Chemistry I                                                      4

CHE 104/104L                    Principles of Chemistry II                                                     4

CHE 201/201L                    Organic Chemistry I                                                              4

CHE 202/202L                    Organic Chemistry II                                                            4

EXSC 290*/390/490          Special Topics                                                                        3

                                                * EXSC 290 must be approved

PHYS 103/103L                  General Physics I                                                                   4

PHYS 104/104L                  General Physics II                                                                  4

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                          MINIMUM 53-56 SEMESTER HOURS

B.A. IN EXERCISE SCIENCE
Required Major Courses                                                     36 Semester Hours

BIO 120/120L                     General Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology             4

BIO 210/210L                     Human Anatomy and Physiology I                                     4

BIO 220/220L                     Human Anatomy and Physiology II                                    4

EXSC 110                             Introduction to Exercises Science                                        3

EXSC 212                             Sports Nutrition and Wellness Issues or

EXSC 213                             Principles of Nutrition                                                         3

EXSC 310                             Exercise Physiology                                                                3

EXSC 311                             Fitness Appraisal                                                                   3

EXSC 320                             Biomechanics in Exercise and Sport                                   3

HLT 202**                            First Aid and CPR                                                                2

    or WLEE 201                   Lifeguarding

EXSC 410                             Preparation for Senior Internship                                      1*

EXSC 415                             Senior Internship                                                                  6*

*Students pursuing teacher licensure in Physical Education must complete EDU 410 in lieu of EXSC 410 and EXSC 415 (see other requirements in Teacher Education Licensure Program)

**Note: Requirement waived with documentation of current certifications in first aid and adult CPR

Restricted Electives                                                              12-13 Semester Hours*

Choose 12-13 of additional Exercise Science (EXSC) courses (HLT 241 Health Methods and PSY 355 Sports Psychology may be used) with no more than 3 Semester Hours as internship or practicum.

*Students pursing teacher licensure in Physical Education must complete these courses as their restricted electives (see other requirements in Teacher Education Licensure Program on page 102 of this catalog)

EXSC 240                             Introduction to Theories & Techniques of                        3

                                                  Coaching

EXSC 280                             Adapted Physical Education                                                3

EXSC 340                             Teaching/Coaching Methods                                              3

HLT 241                                Health Education Methods                                                 2

 

And 2 semester hours from:

EXSC 202                             Methods & Teaching Analysis: Golf & Basketball            1

EXSC 203                             Methods & Teaching Analysis: Football & Track             1

EXSC 204                             Methods & Teaching Analysis: Softball/Baseball &         1

                                                  Tennis

EXSC 205                             Methods & Teaching Analysis: Soccer & Badminton       1

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                          MINIMUM 48-49 SEMESTER HOURS

GENERAL SCIENCE
The General Science major is designed for students interested in a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines. A strong base of knowledge is developed from courses in chemistry, physics, biology, and geology. Students who intend to continue their studies in graduate or professional school or seek out immediate employment will complete a senior project of their choice based in any of the sciences. Students who intend to teach will complete the professional studies requirements of the Teacher Education Licensure Program listed on
page 102 of this catalog. Students must earn at least a C- in each course in the major.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES                                                                    54 Semester Hours

Required courses:
BIO 110/110L                     General Biology: Ecology and Population Biology            4
BIO 120/120L                     General Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology             4
BIO 240/240L                     Biodiversity                                                                            4
BIO 330                                 Evolutionary Biology                                                            3
CHE 103/103L                    Principles of Chemistry I                                                      4
CHE 104/104L                    Principles of Chemistry II                                                     4
CHE 210/210L                    Environmental Chemistry                                                    4
GEOL 101/101L                 Physical Geology                                                                    4
GEOL 105/105L                 Historical Geology                                                                 4
MAT 141                               Probability and Statistics                                                      3
MAT 211                               Analytic Geometry and Calculus I                                      4

Select one course:                                                                                                                        4
PHYS 103/103L                  General Physics I
PHYS 201/201L                  Physics

Select one course:                                                                                                                        4
PHYS 104/104L                  General Physics II
PHYS 202/202L                  Physics II

Required courses:
SCI 494                                Senior Project I                                                                     2
SCI 495                                Senior Project II                                                                    2
Note: These courses are not required for majors completing teacher licensure requirements.

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                         MINIMUM 54 SEMESTER HOURS

HEALTH SCIENCE STUDIES

The Health Science Studies (HLSS) major is designed for students planning to enter graduate or professional programs in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, public health, physician’s assistant, physical therapy, sports medicine, and veterinary medicine. The goal of the HLSS major is to educate students with excellent and distinctive preparation for their professional careers. This includes mastery of traditional disciplinary science and mathematics courses (biology, chemistry, physics, and calculus), ethical and psychological understanding, experiential learning, and integrative learning. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all major courses. For additional information about the HLSS major, contact the Coordinator of the HLSS major or the Division of Science and Mathematics.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES                                                                    48 Semester Hours

Required courses:
BIO 110/110L                     General Biology: Ecology and Population Biology            4
BIO 120/120L                     General Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology             4
BIO 210/210L                     Human Anatomy and Physiology I                                     4
BIO 220/220L                     Human Anatomy and Physiology II                                    4
CHE 103/103L                    Principles of Chemistry I                                                      4
CHE 104/104L                    Principles of Chemistry II                                                     4
CHE 201/201L                    Organic Chemistry I                                                              4
CHE 202/202L                    Organic Chemistry II                                                            4

Select either option:                                                                                                                     8
MAT 121                               Elementary Functions with Trigonometry
and MAT 211                       Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
or
MAT 211                               Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
and MAT 221                       Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

Select either option:                                                                                                                     8
PHYS 103/103L                  General Physics I  
and PHYS 104/104L          General Physics II
or
PHYS 201/201L                  Physics I
and PHYS 202/202L          Physics II

REQUIRED AREA COURSES
Human Interactions and Psychological Knowledge     
Select one ethics course:                                                                                                               3
ORG 405                              Business Ethics      
PHI 262                                 Introduction to Ethics
Required course
PSY 101                                 General Psychology                                                               3

Experiential
Required course:
HSS 395                                Health Science Studies and Internship                               2

Integrative and Experiential
SCI 494                                 Senior Project I                                                                     2
SCI 495                                 Senior Project II                                                                    2

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                        MINIMUM 60 SEMESTER HOURS

HISTORY

The History major enables students to achieve high academic standards.  Specifically, majors in History are expected to 1) demonstrate effective group work and oral presentation skills; 2) practice skills of effective historical research, writing, and documentation, showing a mastery of context, continuity and change, and historical argument; 3) identify and analyze significant events in ancient and modern Western civilization, American history, and modern global history; 4) appreciate history and its role in creating and critiquing cultural memory in the public domain; and 5) lead productive professional lives using the skills they learned as History majors at Brevard College.

History alumni of this program have gone on to graduate programs in history, law school, high school teaching, the Peace Corps, law enforcement, and business. Students usually choose one of three paths for their study: a history major with a Pre-Law minor; a history major with Teacher Licensure in Social Studies; or a history major with focused studies in Art History and Archaeology, Environmental history, Modern American history, or Modern European history. The flexible design of this major also provides ample room for a minor in another field or even a double major.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES                                                                    16 Semester Hours

Required courses:
HIS 101                                 History of Western Civilization to 1648                            3
HIS 102                                 History of Western Civilization Since 1648                       3
HIS 103                                 United States History to 1865                                            3
HIS 104                                 United States History Since 1865                                       3
HIS 110                                 Global History                                                                      3
HIS 269*                               Academic Practicum                                                             1
*This course is not required for majors completing teacher licensure requirements.

REQUIRED AREA COURSES                                                                         9 Semester Hours

In completing required area courses and restrictive electives, students must take at least two 300 level courses.

NOTE:  Depending upon the focus, Special Topics Courses (HIS 290, 390, 490) may be used to fulfill area requirements, with approval of the major coordinator.

United States History Area                                                                                                3
Students completing teacher licensure in social studies should refer to the list of courses for teacher licensure (see page 102).

Select one course:
HIS 224                                                 United States Since 1945
HIS 225                                                 United States African-American History
HIS 254                                                 History of the New South
HIS 255                                                 North Carolina History
HIS 302                                                 Environmental History
HIS 322                                                 Industrialization of America, 1877-1920
HIS 323                                                 History of Southeastern Native Americans
HIS 353                                                 United States Women’s History

Ancient to Early Modern European History Area                                                         3
Students completing teacher licensure in social studies should refer to the list of courses for teacher licensure (see page 102).

Select one course:
HIS 250                                      History of Ancient Greece
HIS 251                                      History of Ancient Rome
HIS 261                                      Renaissance & Reformation
HIS 313                                      Humans and the Environment in Antiquity
HIS 352                                      Greek and Roman Law

Modern European History Area                                                                                       3
Students completing teacher licensure in social studies should refer to the list of courses for teacher licensure (see page 102).

Select one course:
HIS 215                                   The History of 18th and 19th Century Europe
HIS 295                                   Nation State Histories of Europe
HIS 303                                   History of Modern Science to 1800
HIS 304                                   History of Modern Science 1800 to the Present
HIS 311                                   The Social and Political History of Twentieth Century    Europe
HIS 312                                   Twentieth Century European Cultural and Intellectual History    

RESTRICTED ELECTIVES                                                                            15 Semester Hours

In completing required area courses and restrictive electives, students must take at least two 300 level courses. Only one independent study course can be used as a restricted history major elective; at least three restricted electives must have HIS prefixes.

Students completing teacher licensure in social studies should refer to the list of courses for teacher licensure (see below).

Any HIS course, 200/300/400 level
Any AH course, 200/300/400 level
REL 153                                World Religions
REL 256                                Hinduism and Buddhism
REL 221                                The Rise of Western Christendom
REL 241                                Christianity in America’s Past
REL 325                                The Age of Reform: 1250-1550

SENIOR PORTFOLIO, PROJECT and SEMINAR REQUIREMENT 6 Semester Hours
Required courses:
HIS 401                                 Historiography                                                                      3
As one requirement of HIS 401, all students complete a portfolio demonstrating their success in achieving the goals of the major.
HIS 402*                               Historical Methodology (Senior Project)                            3
*This course is not required for majors completing teacher licensure requirements. However, majors completing teacher licensure must give a presentation summarizing their experiences as a student teacher.

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                         MINIMUM 46 SEMESTER HOURS


SECONDARY TEACHER LICENSURE IN SOCIAL STUDIES
Students wishing to earn teaching licensure in social studies must major in history, taking the following specific courses within the General Education Requirements and in the History major to meet the required competency areas:
Required courses:
ANTH 201/ANTH 230     Principles of Anthropology/Cultural Anthropology        3
ECON 201                            Macroeconomics                                                                   3
GEOL 101/101L                 Physical Geology                                                                    4
HIS 255                                 North Carolina History                                                       3
PLSC 210                              American Government                                                         3
SOC 201                               Principles of Sociology                                                          3
SOC 325                               Population and Contemporary Social Issues                     3

Select one course:                                                                                                                    HIS 225                                     U.S. African American History                                              HIS 323                                                 History of Southeastern Native Americans
HIS 353                                                 United States Women’s History

Select one course:                                                                                                                    HIS 224                                     United States Since 1945
HIS 322                                                 Industrialization of America, 1877-1920

Students must also complete the professional studies component of teacher licensure at the high school level listed on
page 102 of the Catalog.

INTEGRATED STUDIES

The Integrated Studies major allows students to define their own fields of concentration(s) and to build coherent programs taking advantage of the flexibility and special opportunities at Brevard College. The degree encourages responsibility and self-direction. To gain admission to the program, a student must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher and identify two faculty members from two different disciplines as mentors. One of these will be the program advisor, with whose help the student will plan educational goals. Progress on the plan is assessed by the major coordinator of Integrated Studies and the two identified faculty. This major should be declared at any time before the end of the sophomore year. Students majoring in Integrated Studies are required to participate in a set of experiential courses described as seminars, practicums and internships, and projects.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED OPTION                                                                                     30 Semester Hours

Students must select either Option A or Option B below. Courses selected for either option may not be used for General Education Requirements, other majors, minors, or in more than one emphasis.

A.    Two Emphasis Option                                                            30 Semester Hours
        Topic 1. Emphasis in (e.g. social sciences)                                                15
        Select five courses beyond the General Education Requirements
        (At least 3 of these must be at the 300/400 level.)

        Topic 2. Emphasis in (e.g. art history)                                                      15
        Select five courses beyond the General Education Requirements
         (At                 least 3 of these must be at the 300/400 level.)

B.    Liberal Studies Option                                                            30 Semester Hours
Select a minimum of 10 courses beyond the General Education Requirements, including at least one course in each of five different program areas. At least six of the 10 courses must be at the 300/400 level.

SENIOR PROJECT AND                                                                               5-8 Semester Hours
EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

INT 369/469                        Practicum/Internships                                                          1-3
INT 460                                 Integrated Studies Senior Seminar                                      1
INT 480                                 Senior Project                                                                        3

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS
Course selection in the general education core or emphasis in the major must include the following

·         a special topics seminar

·         a course focusing on a cultural tradition other than the student’s own

·         an independent or directed study

ELECTIVES
At least two electives must be at the 300/400 level.

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                         MINIMUM 36 SEMESTER HOURS

 

EXAMPLES OF INTEGRATED STUDIES FOCUSED EMPHASES

1. EMPHASIS IN PRE-LAW                                                         28 Semester Hours
The courses for the Pre-Law Minor (see page 121) may be used as an emphasis in Integrated Studies rather than as a minor. Pre-Law may not be used as both a minor and as an emphasis in Integrated Studies.

2. TEACHER LICENSURE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-6)
Students wishing to earn teacher licensure in elementary education must major in Integrated Studies, taking the following specific courses to meet required competency areas. Some of these requirements may be met as part of the General Education Requirements. Teacher licensure in elementary education represents a combination of emphases. The courses at the 300/400 level are part of the Education Professional Studies Requirements. This emphasis includes more required hours than other combined emphases in Integrated Studies. Exceptions must be approved by Director of Teacher Education.

English and Language Arts:                                                            12 Semester Hours
ENG 111               Rhetoric and Composition                                                 3
ENG 112               Critical Inquiry and Communication                                 3
ENG 208               World Literature                                                                  3
Any writing course                                                                                                3

Fine Arts:                                                                                               9 Semester Hours
AH 202                  Art History II                                                                         3
MUS 101               Music Appreciation                                                              3
THE 101               Introduction to Theater                                                       3

Health and Physical Education                                                          2 Semester Hours
Select any PE or HLT course

Mathematics                                                                                         6 Semester Hours
MAT 111               Topics in Mathematics                                                          3
MAT 200               Discrete Mathematics                                                            3

Natural Sciences                                                                                   8 Semester Hours
BIO 105/105L     Concepts of Biology                                                              4
SCI 105/105L      Physical Science                                                                     4

Religion                                                                                                 3 Semester Hours
REL 153                World Religions                                                                    3

Social Sciences                                                                                  21 Semester Hours
ECON 201            Macroeconomics                                                                   3
HIS 103                 United States History to 1865                                            3
HIS 104                 United States History from 1865                                       3
HIS 110                 Global History                                                                      3
HIS 255                 North Carolina History                                                       3
PLSC 210             American Government                                                         3
SOC 325               Population and Contemporary Social Issues                    3

Students must also complete the professional studies component of teacher licensure for elementary education listed on page 102 of the Catalog.

Competency in Information Technology for Teacher Licensure

Demonstrated by passing all components of the computer competency test or completion of computer modules.

MATHEMATICS

The Mathematics major is designed to develop mathematical skills and much more. The study of mathematics will also develop analytical and thinking skills and an appreciation of the contemporary and historical role of mathematics in society. The foundation a mathematics major receives enables the student to pursue a number of options upon graduation. Among these are: graduate studies in mathematics or other fields, teacher licensure, career opportunities such as actuarial science, biomathematics, financial mathematics, and others. Students can expect to work closely with the mathematics faculty in small classes and to develop their ability to communicate mathematics both orally and in writing. Students must earn at least a C- in all courses in the major.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES                                                                    31 Semester Hours

Required courses:
IT 211                                    Introduction to Computer Programming I                       3
MAT 200                               Discrete Mathematics                                                            3
MAT 211, 221, 231             Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, II, III                            12
MAT 341                               Linear Algebra                                                                       3
MAT 351                               Differential Equations                                                          3
MAT 361                               Modern Algebra                                                                    3
MAT 411                               Real Analysis                                                                          3
MAT 450                               Seminar                                                                                  1

RESTRICTED ELECTIVES                                                                            12 Semester Hours

Select from MAT 141, any 400-level MAT course, any IT course at the 200 level or higher, any 200-level PHYS course. No more than one IT course may be used to satisfy this requirement, and no more than one PHYS course may be used to satisfy this requirement. Students seeking teacher licensure should take the recommended restricted electives under Teacher Licensure.

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                         MINIMUM 43 SEMESTER HOURS

 

TEACHER LICENSURE IN MATHEMATICS (GRADES 9-12)
Students wishing to earn teacher licensure in mathematics must major in mathematics, taking the following specific courses to meet required competency areas.
Required courses:
MAT 141                               Probability and Statistics                                                      3
MAT 410                               Euclidian Geometry                                                              3
MAT 412                               Complex Variables                                                               3

Select one course:                                                                                                                        3-4
MAT course, 400-level
PHYS course, 200-level

Students must also complete the professional studies component of teacher licensure at the high school level listed on page 102 of the Catalog.

MUSIC

The mission of the music department is to foster the creative, intellectual, and spiritual growth of students by instilling a commitment to artistic and personal excellence within a vital community of learners. Our goals for every music student are to develop technical facility and musicality in solo and ensemble performance, to develop facility with music notations including notation software, to sharpen analytical skills of performed and written music, and to increase their understanding of music history and compositional styles.

The music department provides applied instruction, classes, and ensembles for students enrolled in the three music degree programs and for interested students throughout the college. The Bachelor of Arts degree option is designed for those students whose wish is to be broadly educated in the liberal arts and in music. The Bachelor of Arts in Music Education prepares students for licensure in public school music K-12 and for further study at the graduate level. The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree provides intensive study in music for talented students preparing for professional careers. While all prospective students must pass an audition/interview for acceptance into the music program as majors, the foundation requirements in the first-year curriculum make no distinction among the principal programs (B.A. in Music, B.A. in Music Education, or Bachelor of Music in Performance). The Department of Music at Brevard College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

 

B.A. IN MUSIC

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES                                                     54-63 Semester Hours

 

Required courses:

MUS 103                               Harmony I                                                                             3

MUS 104                               Harmony II                                                                            3

MUS 105                               Sight Singing/Dictation I                                                     1

MUS 106                               Sight-Singing/Dictation II                                                    1

MUS 107                               Introduction to Music Literature                                        3

MUS 120                               Preliminary Class Piano*                                                      1

MUS 121                               Class Piano I*                                                                        1

MUS123                                Class Piano II*                                                                       1

MUS 203                               Harmony III                                                                          3

MUS 204                               Harmony IV                                                                          3

MUS 205                               Sight-Singing/Dictation III                                                   1

MUS 206                               Sight-Singing/Dictation IV                                                  1

MUS 215                               Vocal Diction I**                                                                  1

MUS 216                               Vocal Diction II**                                                                 1

MUS 301                               Music History I                                                                      3

MUS 302                               Music History II                                                                     3

ENS-Ensembles***                                                                                                          10-12

APM-Applied Music APM 131, 133, 231, 233, 331, 333^                                            12

RCT 100 Music Colloquium+                                                                                            0

MUS 410                               Senior Project        ++                                                           3

                OR

MUS 434                               SENIOR RECITAL ++                                                       1

 

RESTRICTED ELECTIVES                                                                                                                              6 Semester Hours

Students may take ONE course from List A and ONE course from List B, or TWO courses from List B to fulfill this requirement.

 

List A

MUS       202 World Music and Culture                                           3

MUS       230 Music and Technology                                                  3

MUS       330 Conducting                                                                    3

               

List B

MUS       303 Contemporary Music                                                   3

MUS       304 Counterpoint                                                                3

MUS       305 Form and Analysis                                                        3

MUS       306 Orchestration                                                                3

MUS       308 Topics in Music Literature                                           3

 

*Piano Proficiency Requirement. All music majors are expected to have basic keyboard skills, and all music majors with the exception of keyboard principals must pass the piano proficiency test.  Non-keyboard principals will be placed in MUS 120, MUS 121 or MUS 123 in order to develop the required skills.  Students who have not passed the proficiency exam after completing MUS 123 must register for APM 124 until the proficiency is passed. Students who test out of class piano will receive K credit for the course(s).

 

** Vocal Diction Requirement: Voice principals are required to take MUS 215 and MUS 216. 

 

*** Ensemble Requirements: All music majors must enroll in ensembles specific to the principal instrument as follows:

Guitar: ENS 188 6 semesters*; ENS 193 OR ENS 199 4 semesters

Piano/Organ: ENS 184/384 6 semesters*; ENS 193 OR ENS 199 4 semesters

Percussion: ENS 198 6 semesters*; ENS 193 6 semesters*

Woodwind/Brass: ENS 193 6 semesters*; 1 additional ENS 6 semesters

Voice: ENS 199 6 semesters*; ENS 191 6 semesters

*To run concurrently with the student's APM studies.

 

Students receiving music scholarship awards must meet the ensemble requirements for their chosen degree. In addition, they should refer to their music award letter for additional information about ensemble participation.

 

Note: All instrumental music education majors are required to participate in ENS 185 (Pep Band) for one academic year prior to student teaching.

 

Applied Music Study (APM): Students majoring in music are required to be accepted on one principal instrument (their principal instrument). The sequence of applied study must be begun by the sophomore year to achieve a minimum of 12 hours prior to graduation.

 

+Music Colloquium: Regular attendance at artistic performances is a vital part of a music major’s education. Attendance at weekly Colloquium (RCT 100) is required. In addition, performance attendance at four events per semester will be required in the following courses: MUS 103, MUS 104, MUS 107, MUS 203, MUS 204, MUS 301, and MUS 302.

 

++MUS 410 Senior Project/MUS 434 Senior Recital: Students must complete a culminating project prior to graduation.  Music majors may elect to perform a Senior Recital or complete a Senior Project. 

 

Although not a requirement for the B.A. Degree in Music, a Senior Recital is strongly encouraged, especially for those students whishing to continue in music at the graduate level.  For those students wishing to give a non-degree recital, the department also offers the option of MUS 234 (0 credit hours). All recitals are planned in consultation with the applied instructor. The student is responsible for program preparation, publicity, and technical support under the supervision of the primary instructor(s).  The procedure for recitals is outlined in the Music Student Handbook available in the Music Office. Any student not presenting a senior recital (MUS 434) is required to complete a senior project.

 

The senior project is a substantial research paper with lecture, or a lecture/recital presented in consultation with and under the supervision of the primary music theory and/or music history instructor(s).  The student is responsible for program preparation, publicity, and technical support under the supervision of the primary instructor(s).

 

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC EDUCATION (K-12)

The Bachelor of Arts in Music Education prepares students for initial licensure in K-12 public school music. In North Carolina, licensure is for all areas of music – general, choral, and instrumental. Students wishing to earn teaching licensure in music must major in music, completing the required number of hours outlined for the Bachelor of Arts in Music Degree and taking the following specific courses to meet required competency areas:

 

Required courses:

MUS 202*                             World Music and Culture                                                         3

MUS 210                               Brass Methods                                                                             1

MUS 211                               Woodwind Methods                                                                  1

MUS 212                               Percussion Methods                                                                    1

MUS 213                               String Methods                                                                           1

MUS 214                               Vocal/Choral Methods                                                             1

MUS 217**                           Marching Band Methods                                                           1

MUS 306*                             Orchestration                                                                              3

MUS 330*                             Conducting                                                                                 3

MUS 310                               Materials and Methods for Teaching Music

                                                  in the Elementary Schools                                                       3

MUS 311                               Materials and Methods for Teaching Music

                                                  in the Middle and Secondary Schools                                    3

ENS 185***                           Pep Band                                                                                     2

 

Students must also complete the professional studies component of teacher licensure at the K-12 level listed on page 102 of the Catalog.

 

*MUS 202, MUS 306, and MUS 330 also fulfill the restricted electives requirement of 6 hours for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music. MUS 230 is strongly recommended as one of these restricted electives.

 

**Required for instrumental principals; encouraged for all others

 

*** Required for instrumental principals only; encouraged for all others. 

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE++

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES                                                     80-85 Semester Hours

Required courses:

MUS 103                               Harmony I                                                                                   3

MUS 104                               Harmony II                                                                                 3

MUS 105                               Sight-Singing/Dictation I                                                           1

MUS 106                               Sight-Singing/Dictation II                                                          1

MUS 107                               Introduction to Music Literature                                              3

MUS 120                               Preliminary Class Piano*                                                            1

MUS 121                               Class Piano I*                                                                              1

MUS 123                               Class Piano II*                                                                             1

MUS 203                               Harmony III                                                                                3

MUS 204                               Harmony IV                                                                                3

MUS 205                               Sight-Singing/Dictation III                                                        1

MUS 206                               Sight-Singing/Dictation IV                                                        1

MUS 215                               Vocal Diction I**                                                                        1

MUS 216                               Vocal Diction II**                                                                       1

MUS 301                               Music History I                                                                            3

MUS 302                               Music History II                                                                          3

MUS 303                               Contemporary Music                                                                 3

MUS 304                               Counterpoint                                                                              3

MUS 305                               Form and Analysis                                                                      3

MUS 308                               Topics in Music Literature                                                         3

MUS 312                               Pedagogy of Applied Music                                                        1

MUS 330                               Conducting                                                                                 3

APM-Applied Music APM 131, 133, 231, 233, 331, 333, 431, 433                                16

RCT 100 Music Colloquium +                                                                                                 0

MUS 434                               Senior Recital                                                                              1

ENS ***                                                                                                                                     16

 

RESTRICTED ELECTIVES                                                                   6-8 Semester Hours

MUS 202                               World Music                                                                               3

MUS 230                               Music Technology                                                                       3

MUS 284/285/384/385    Composition **                                                                           2

MUS 306                               Orchestration                                                                              3

**one course only

 

++NOTE: Music majors pursuing the B.M. in Performance degree must apply and be admitted to the program by the appropriate area faculty following the final jury of the sophomore year.

 

*Piano Proficiency Requirement. All music majors are expected to have basic keyboard skills, and all music majors with the exception of keyboard principals must pass the piano proficiency test.  Non-keyboard principals will be placed in MUS 120, MUS 121 or MUS 123 in order to develop the required skills.  Students who have not passed the proficiency exam after completing MUS 123 must register for APM 124 until the proficiency is passed. Students who test out of class piano will receive K credit for the course(s).

 

** Vocal Diction Requirement: Voice principals are required to take MUS 215 and MUS 216. 

 

*** Ensemble Requirements: All music majors must enroll in ensembles specific to the principal instrument as follows:

Guitar: ENS 188 6 semesters*; ENS 193 OR ENS 199 4 semesters

Piano/Organ: ENS 184/384 6 semesters*; ENS 193 OR ENS 199 4 semesters

Percussion: ENS 198 6 semesters*; ENS 193 6 semesters*

Woodwind/Brass: ENS 193 6 semesters*; 1 additional ENS 6 semesters

Voice: ENS 199 6 semesters*; ENS 191 6 semesters

*To run concurrently with the student's APM studies.

Other ensembles should be elected for a total of 16 hours.

 

Students receiving music scholarship awards must meet the ensemble requirements for their chosen degree. In addition, they should refer to their music award letter for additional information about ensemble participation.

 

+Music Colloquium: Regular attendance at artistic performances is a vital part of a music major’s education. Attendance at weekly Colloquium (RCT 100) is required. In addition, performance attendance at four events per semester will be required in the following courses: MUS 103, MUS 104, MUS 107, MUS 203, MUS 204, MUS 301, and MUS 302.

 

PSYCHOLOGY

The mission of the faculty and associated staff of the Psychology major is to provide well-rounded, career-oriented, skills-based training in psychology delivered in a liberal arts context. Students are encouraged to consider multiple perspectives toward the world in which they live and are encouraged to be active, engaged, tolerant and service-oriented citizens. Likewise students are trained to be informed consumers of psychological information and services through a programmatic emphasis on psychological literacy , and a fundamental emphasis on psychological research and literature. The major is designed with an intensive skills training component and early career path exploration. Together with their advisors, students concentrate their studies on their most likely career choice. Students are guided toward careers in Clinical/ Counseling Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Applied Psychology; and Cognitive Psychology. The program also provides opportunities for research with faculty members and offers a senior capstone that provides an examination of the state of the discipline. Seniors are also encouraged to participate in internship/fieldwork opportunities.

FOUNDATION COURSES                                                                            10 Semester Hours

Required courses:
MAT 141                               Probability and Statistics                                                      3
PSY 101                                 General Psychology                                                               3
PSY 102                                 Psychology Skills and Careers Lab                                       1
PSY 210                                 Social Science Research Methods                                        3

MAJOR SEQUENCE                                                                                      12 Semester Hours
Required courses:
PSY 220                                 Abnormal Psychology                                                           3
PSY 230                                 Life-span Development                                                         3
PSY 240                                 Social Psychology                                                                  3

Select one course:                                                                                                                        3
PSY 270                                 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 280                                 Psychology of Learning

Select seven courses                                                                                                 21 Semester Hours
Select 21 hours of additional psychology courses. Fifteen hours must be at the 300-400 level.

CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE                                                                              3 Semester Hours

Required course:
PSY 495                                 Senior Seminar: History, Systems                                        3
                                                  and Contemporary Issues in Psychology

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                         MINIMUM 46 SEMESTER HOURS

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

In keeping with the overall mission of Brevard College, the major in Religious Studies promotes an open-minded appreciation for the varied practices and beliefs of the Hebrew and Christian traditions as well as other religious and philosophical traditions. Students who graduate with a major in this discipline will be well-equipped to do the following:

1.       understand the nature and significance of the beliefs and practices of various religious traditions;

2.       discern the connections between religious life and the cultural and social forms and institutions that support it;

3.       articulate and defend personal positions on major questions of meaning and value, informed by insights from philosophical and religious traditions;

4.       read and analyze primary and secondary source materials in philosophy and religious studies;

5.       write with clarity and appropriate use of discipline-related documentation;

6.       enter into graduate study in religion and/or related disciplines and/or lead productive professional lives.

With the assistance of their academic advisors, Religious Studies majors select the courses most appropriate to their intellectual interests and vocational aspirations from the options within distribution areas common to all majors (biblical studies; historical studies; philosophy, theology, and ethics; studies in religious diversity; philosophy and religion electives). Majors may further individualize their programs of study by selecting restricted elective courses within a personally-designed focus area (such as philosophy, diversity studies, biblical archaeology, etc.). Whether they choose to focus their study in this fashion or to sample more broadly, all majors complete a senior research methodologies seminar, a major portfolio, and a senior project or thesis.

COMMON REQUIREMENTS              21 Semester Hours (including senior project/thesis)

Students pursuing the Major in Religious Studies must complete 21 hours of Major Requirements in Religion. This course work will include the following areas and semester hours: *

                Biblical Studies                                                      6
                Historical Studies                                                  3
                Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics                       3
                Studies in Religious Diversity                               3
                Humanities Research Methodologies                  3
                Senior project/thesis                                             3

*See below for detailed list of course options. Special topics courses (REL 290/390/490), internships (REL 369/469), and independent studies (REL 289/389/489) may be applied under various ones of these rubrics, depending upon their thematic focus.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES                                                                    21 Semester Hours

 

Biblical Studies                                                                                                     6 Semester Hours

Select one course:                                                                                                                        3
REL 101                                The Old Testament
REL 102                                The New Testament
REL 210                                Israelite and Christian Writings Outside the Bible

Select one course:                                                                                                                        3
REL 310                                Israelite and Christian Writings Outside the Bible
REL 312                                Jesus in the Gospels
REL 316                                St. Paul
REL 320                                Advanced Biblical Topics

Historical Studies                                                                                                  3 Semester Hours

Select one course:
HIS 261                                                 European Renaissance and Reformation History
HIS 312                                                 Twentieth Century European Cultural and                                     
                                                  Intellectual History
REL 221                                The Rise of Western Christendom
REL 241                                Christianity in America’s Past
REL 242                                Religion in Contemporary America
REL 325                                The Age of Reform: 1250-1550

Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics                                                                      3 Semester Hours

Select one course:                                                                                                                        3
PHI 261                                 Introduction to Philosophy
PHI 262                                 Introduction to Ethics
PHI 282/382                        Existential Literature
REL 264                                Religious Education and Faith Development
REL 268                                Topics in Philosophy, Religion and Story
REL 278                                Environmental Theology
REL 365                                Philosophy of Religion

Studies in Religious Diversity                                                                            3 Semester Hours

Select one course:                                                                                                                        3
HIS 323                                                 History of Southeastern Native Americans
REL 153                                World Religions
REL 254                                Global Experiences in Service
REL 255                                Judaism, Christianity, Islam
REL 256                                Hinduism and Buddhism
REL 270                                New Religious Movements
REL 288/388                       Women and Religion

Research Methodologies and Senior Project/                                                  6 Semester Hours
Thesis Requirement

All majors in Religious Studies must complete a senior project or thesis. The faculty in Religious Studies must approve the topic and nature of this project/thesis by the end of the student’s first semester as a senior. Normally, the proposal for the project/thesis will be developed in conjunction with the divisional seminar in Humanities Research Methodologies, HUM 461, and will include a brief summary of the project, a bibliography and review of available literature in the topic area, and a statement of proposed methodology. The project or thesis itself should be completed by the tenth week of the semester in which the student plans to graduate, and presented in oral defense before faculty and students from the Humanities Division. Upon the approval of the faculty in Religious Studies, the student will be awarded credit for REL 495. No degree in Religious Studies will be awarded without completion of the senior project/thesis.

Required courses:
HUM 461                              Humanities Research Methodologies                                  3
REL 495                                Senior Thesis                                                                         3

RESTRICTED ELECTIVES                                                                            15 Semester Hours

For the Major in Religious Studies students must also take 15 hours of religion and/or philosophy electives. At least 6 of the 15 hours must be at the 300/400 level.
Note: Religious Studies majors may not use courses with a REL prefix to satisfy Areas III A. or III D. of the general education core.

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                         MINIMUM 36 SEMESTER HOURS

PHILOSOPHY and the RELIGIOUS STUDIES MAJOR
Students who are particularly drawn to questions and issues of a philosophical nature can map out a philosophical focus area under the 36 hours of the Religious Studies Major requirements.

SPECIALIZED CAREER PATHS
Students wishing to pursue careers in Outdoor Ministries are encouraged to pursue the Major in Religious Studies with a minor in Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education (see requirements listed under WLEE).

Students wishing to pursue careers in Religious Education are encouraged to pursue the Major in Religious Studies with a minor in Teacher Education.

Students wishing to pursue careers in Religious Counseling are encouraged to design a focus in Psychology and Counseling to augment their major. Courses appropriate to this focus area include the following:

PSY 220                 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 230                 Life-span Development
PSY 250                 Introduction to Basic Counseling Skills
PSY 320                 Therapeutic Principles and Practices
PSY 365                 Personal and Group Environments

TEACHER EDUCATION LICENSURE
In keeping with the mission of Brevard College, the Teacher Education Program’s goal is to prepare educators to lead the next generation of learning communities in a diverse and dynamic world. The course work in this program provides modeling of best practices and features a strong experiential base that includes classroom observation and experiences attached to numerous courses. The program emphasizes reflection and active learning; students apply what they have learned in their college classroom to help facilitate their activities in the public schools. The program enables students to earn licensure in the following areas: English, Math, Social Studies, and Science in grades 9-12; Art, Music, Physical Education, and Theater in grades K-12; and Elementary in grades K-6.

The following courses of study, which will include the college’s general education requirements, the professional course sequences, and applied practice meets North Carolina requirements for initial licensure in all areas. Applied practice includes early field experiences assigned as part of the professional course sequence and Student Teaching. Brevard College has received provisional approval from the North Carolina State Board of Education to offer licensure in the areas below.

In addition to completing the required Professional Studies courses for their level of licensure, students will complete the major (often with specified or additional courses) for the specific area of licensure as indicated below:

Licensure Area                                    Brevard College Major           Licensure Area Coordinator

Elementary grades K-6                         Integrated Studies (p. 90)        Professor Ron Kiviniemi

English grades 9-12                              English (p. 78)                        Dr. Betsy Burrows

Mathematics grades 9-12                      Mathematics (p. 92)                Dr. Charles Wallis

Science grades 9-12                              General Science (p. 85)           Dr. Carroll Brooks

Social Studies grades 9-12                    History (p. 87)                         Dr. Margaret Brown

Art grades K-12                                    Art (p. 72)                               Professor Jo Pumphrey

Music grades K-12                                Music Education (p. 96)          Professor Stephen Wilson

Physical Education grades K-12           Exercise Science (p. 83)           Professor Norm Witek

Theatre grades K-12                             Theatre Studies (p. 106)          Dr. Kelly Gordon

 

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
Core Courses required of all licensure areas:

EDU 202               Foundations of Education (3)                                         Fall, Spring
PSY 101                 General Psychology (3)                                                     Fall, Spring
PSY 230                 Life-span Development (3)                                                        Spring
EDU 301               Instructional Foundations (3)                                         Fall, Spring
EDU 303               Differentiated Instruction (3)                                                       Fall
EDU 401               Student Teaching Seminar (1)                                         Fall, Spring

Elementary Licensure:

EDU 310               Methods in Teaching Science and                                                 Fall
                                Healthful Living in the Elementary School (3)
EDU 311               Methods in Teaching Social Studies                                        Spring
                                  and the Arts in the Elementary School (3)
EDU 315               Methods in Teaching Language Arts/Reading                       Spring
                                   in the Elementary School (3)
EDU 316               Methods in Teaching Mathematics                                               Fall
                                  in the Elementary School (3)
EDU 320               Children’s Literature (3)                                                           Spring
EDU 405               Student Teaching-Elementary (14)                                  Fall, Spring

High School Licensure:

EDU 400               Content Methods and                                                     Fall, Spring
                                Student Teaching (14)

K-12 Licensure:

Methods courses: see major requirements
               EDU 410                K-12 Student Teaching (14)                                             Fall, Spring


FORMAL ADMISSION TO THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS

1.       A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher for all coursework.

2.       Junior standing or higher.

3.       Successful completion of EDU 202 Foundations of Education and PSY 230 by achieving a grade of C or higher.

4.       Demonstrated proficiency in speaking and listening (Program Interview).

5.       Satisfactory evaluations in pre-student teaching field experiences.

6.       Progress in the education standards as evidenced by the professional portfolio.

7.       Passing scores as established by the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction on the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PRAXIS I), which includes Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. Candidates should take PRAXIS I during the semester they are enrolled in EDU 202 and must have passed this test before enrolling in EDU 303. Candidates should request that an official score report of the PRAXIS I Test be sent to the Director of Teacher Education, Brevard College. Students will make their own arrangements to take this test either in Asheville at Prometric Testing Center or at another testing site. Students with an SAT cumulative score of 1100 or ACT cumulative score of 24 will be able to waive all parts of the PRAXIS I. Students who have scores less than 1100, but 550 and above in any part of the SAT or less than 24, but 17 and above in any part of the ACT will be able to waive comparable sections of the PRAXIS I.

APPLICATION PROCESS
All candidates for licensure (undergraduate, transfer, and post-baccalaureate) must be accepted to the Teacher Education Program. Undergraduates and transfers who are juniors and have completed EDU 202 and PSY 230 may apply early in the fall semester of their junior year. Post-baccalaureate candidates should apply after completion of EDU 202 and PSY 230.

Applications may be obtained from the office of the Director of Teacher Education. Candidates must have successfully completed the PRAXIS I and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in order to complete the application process. At the time the application is returned, a candidate will be given the scheduled time to meet with the Program Interview Committee.

Candidates will be notified in writing by the Director of Teacher Education of their admission status. Candidates who are denied formal admission to the teacher education program will not be able to register for EDU 303.  Candidates who are denied formal admission to the teacher education program will not be able to register for any further education courses until all criteria are met.

CONTINUANCE IN THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Candidates who have been accepted for admission to the Teacher Education Program must fulfill certain conditions in order to maintain good standing.

A. Course work

  1. At least 50% of the required education courses must be completed at Brevard College including the student teaching semester.
  2. Post graduates and transfer students who have a grade of less than “C” in any courses required for their area(s) of licensure prior to coming to Brevard College may be required to retake the appropriate course(s).
  3. Candidates receiving less than a “C” in a course (academic major, psychology, or education) relevant to their area of licensure are required to retake the course.
  4. Candidates receiving a below-average evaluation in any field experience are required to complete additional field experience.
  5. Candidates manifesting below average standards in any of the following elements of professionalism will be required to remedy the deficiency through additional course work, field experiences, or counseling:
    1. teaching strategies
    2. classroom management
    3. expertise in the area of human development and relationships
    4. personal and professional attributes and dispositions
  6. Candidates must provide evidence through the portfolio process that they have met the Program Standards.

POST-BACCALAUREATE LICENSURE ONLY
Candidates holding a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university may apply to pursue a program of study leading to teacher licensure in any of the areas offered at Brevard College. Following an evaluation of the individual’s previous academic transcripts, a specific program will be developed appropriate to the student’s academic background and experience. The Director of Teacher Education must approve this program and a written record of the student’s program requirements will be maintained in that office.

The requirements for licensure only programs are comparable to those for degree seeking students except PRAXIS I is waived. For example, a student must:

·         complete the same professional and specialty studies requirements as degree seeking students

·         complete an application for teacher licensure

·         submit an application for admission to student teaching

·         pass a Technology Competency/Portfolio review

·         meet the same general admission, retention, and recommendation for licensure requirements defined for degree seeking students

·         be at least one semester from student teaching when applying for acceptance to the program

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO STUDENT TEACHING

Formal admission to the Teacher Education Program.

1.       Fulfillment of the requirements for continuance in the Teacher Education Program as listed in the above section.

2.       Successful completion of the College’s core requirements.

3.       Fulfillment of the requirements for a major in an approved discipline.

4.       Successful completion of all required education and cognate courses.

5.       Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better for all education and cognate courses.

6.       Recommendation from major department.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1.       Eligible candidates will complete a student teaching application and return to the Director of Teacher Education by October 1 for the Spring semester and March 1 for the Fall semester assignments.

2.       Each candidate will receive written notification regarding his/her assignment.

3.       The policies and procedures for student teaching are contained in the Student Teaching Handbook. Candidates must complete student teaching in the appropriate area and level for which they are seeking licensure.

4.       Required orientation seminars for those admitted to student teaching are held at the end of the term immediately preceding the semester during which student teaching takes place. Candidates will be notified of the date and time.

WITHDRAWAL FROM STUDENT TEACHING
To continue in student teaching, students must maintain satisfactory professional conduct and adhere to the policies and regulations of the school to which they are assigned. Candidates failing to perform at a satisfactory level may be removed from student teaching upon the recommendation of the Cooperating Teacher and/or LEA administrator and the College Supervisor, with the approval of the Director of Teacher Education. Candidates may also withdraw from their placement at their own request.

PROCESS OF WITHDRAWAL

1.       The College Supervisor will meet with the Cooperating Teacher and the Student Teacher in a three-way conference to determine if the problem can be resolved without the removal of the Student Teacher.

2.       The College Supervisor, the Cooperating Teacher, or the Student Teacher may request additional professional evaluations of the candidate’s teaching from qualified College or school personnel.

3.       If the problem cannot be resolved, the Student Teacher and the College Supervisor will meet to determine additional alternatives.

4.       The College Supervisor will recommend withdrawal or other alternatives to the Director of Teacher Education.

5.       The Director of Teacher Education will notify the candidate in writing of the final decision.

RECOMMENDATION FOR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

1.       Successful completion of the College’s General Education Program requirements or their equivalents. Postgraduates who do not meet these requirements by nature of their baccalaureate degree may be required to supplement their coursework to meet licensure requirements.

2.       Fulfillment of the requirements for a major in an approved discipline. Postgraduates are expected to complete any requirements for a major appropriate to their area(s) of specialization but lacking in their prior education experience.

3.       Successful completion of all course requirements with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

4.       Successful completion of the student teaching experience.

5.       Competence in the following areas as determined through field experience and student teaching performance: (a) teaching strategies, (b) classroom management, (c) human development and relationships, and (d) personal and professional attributes and dispositions.

6.       Completion of PRAXIS series as required by the North Carolina State Board of Education.

THEATRE STUDIES

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies provides a broad-based and cross-disciplined approach to the study of theatre, promoting cooperative work and study experiences, creative expression, communication skills, and leadership training significant to individual success in the classroom and life beyond college. Students learn to manage resources: time, material, human, and monetary. Working as actors, stage managers, designers, technicians, house managers, publicists, directors and dramaturges, students gain a thorough understanding of theatre as a collaborative art form. The Department of Theatre Studies offers students a serious and challenging beginning to their studies in theatre that prepares students for graduate study and careers in the field of theatre and beyond. 

The Department of Theatre Studies at Brevard College seeks to foster the creative, intellectual, and spiritual growth of students by instilling a commitment to artistic and personal excellence within a community of learning. These goals are achieved through a rigorous sequence of courses in the theatre core, supplemented by electives that offer more specialized training in specific areas.  The program for Teacher Licensure prepares students to teach K-12 and embraces the North Carolina Teacher Standards.

REQUIREMENTS
Students pursuing the major in Theatre Studies must complete 51-53 credit hours of theatre foundation courses. Students may also opt to complete Teacher Licensure in Theatre Studies.

REQUIRED COURSES                                                                             51-53 Semester Hours

Required courses:
THE 103                               Introduction to Acting                                                         3             

THE 104                               Applied Theatre                                                                    2
                                                  (
2 productions; 1 semester hour each)

THE 115                               Script Analysis                                                                       3
THE 121                               Stage Crafts I: Scenery, Lighting, Sound                             3

THE 122                               Stage Crafts II: Costumes and Make-Up                            3
THE 200                               Introduction to Acting                                                         3

THE 203                               Scene Study                                                                           3
THE 204                               Applied Theatre                                                                    2
                                                 
(2 productions; 1 semester hour each)         
THE 213                               Introduction to Directing                                                    3
THE 290/390/490             Special Topics in Theatre                                                     3

THE 304                               Applied Theatre                                                                    1

                                                  (1 production, 1 semester hour)
THE 311                               Theatre History I                                                                   3
THE 312                               Theatre History II                                                                 3

THE 330                               Seminar in Dramatic Theory                                               3

THE 351                               Stage Management                                                                3

THE 404                               Applied Theatre                                                                    1

                                                  (1 production, 1 semester hour)
THE 450                               Senior Project                                                                        4

Select one course:                                                                                                                       
THE 221                               Scene Design (3)                                                                   
THE 241                               Costume Design (3)                                                             
THE 331                               Lighting Design
(3)                                                               

Select one course:                                                                                                                   2-4
THE 220                               Drafting for the Theatre (3)                                                               
THE 269/369/469             Internship (2-4)                                                                    
THE 289/389/489             Independent Study in Theatre (3)                                      
THE 303                               Audition Technique (3)                                                      
THE 313                               Introduction of Playwriting (3)                                         
THE 320                               Computer Aided Drafting (3)                                            
ENG 322                               Shakespeare (3)                                                                    
THE 403                               Voice and Movement for the Stage (3)                                              

 

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                             MINIMUM OF 51-53 SEMESTER HOURS

 

Teacher Licensure in Theatre Studies                         
The option of Teacher Licensure, with the Bachelors of Arts in Theatre Studies degree, prepares students for initial licensure to teach theatre, K-12, in public or private schools. Students wishing to earn teacher licensure in theatre studies must major in theatre studies, completing the required foundation courses above, and take the following specific courses to meet required competency areas.

Required courses:                       
ENG 322                                 Shakespeare                                                                                3
THE 361                                 Theatre Methods                                                                        3
THE 403                                 Voice and Movement for the Stage                                            3

Theatre Studies majors pursuing teacher licensure must complete the professional studies component of teacher licensure at the K-12 level, listed on page 102 of the catalog. 

WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP AND
EXPERIENTIAL  EDUCATION

The Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education program delivers an innovative, intensive and experiential curriculum. The mission of the program is to promote the development of strong leaders and teachers capable of effectively managing a variety of outdoor experiences for a wide range of audiences in various and dynamic environments. The program is grounded in the theory and principles of leadership and experiential education and is rich with opportunity for application. Embedded within a liberal arts educational community, the program embraces the many opportunities to enrich each student’s experience through interdisciplinary study. It fosters in each student qualities of responsibility and independent thought, respect for others, the spirit of collaboration, awareness of our environmental and cultural connections, and a commitment to life-long service and learning.

The Immersion Semester
One of the most unique components of our program is the Immersion Semester, during which 10 students are enrolled in 6 inter-related courses under the direction of one faculty member. Students apply, and their acceptance is based upon the quality of applications, academic record and contributions to the campus community, as well as their commitment to professional development. Students accepted to the semester are immersed in many experiences intentionally designed to cooperatively develop their technical outdoor skills and most critically, fine-tune their teaching and leadership abilities. There are many opportunities to observe outstanding leaders and teachers in the field and to experiment with teaching and leadership skills. As a part of a functioning group, students experience and process the group dynamics that they study in theory. The Immersion Semester highlights include an 8-day Wilderness First Responder Course, many daily field experiences and approximately 35 overnight field days, including a 6-day trip sea kayaking on the coast, 3-day caving trip, and a 21-day wilderness expedition.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES                                                                    32 Semester Hours

Required courses:
PSY 101                                 General Psychology                                                               3
PSY 240                                 Social Psychology                                                                  3
WLEE 101                            Introduction to Outdoor Education                                 3
WLEE 220                            Theory and Practice of Experiential   Education              3
WLEE 301                            Wilderness Leadership/Experiential                                   1
                                                  Education Practicum
WLEE 305                            Risk Management and Legal Liability                                  3
                                                  in Outdoor Programs
WLEE 340                            Outdoor Program Administration                                     3
WLEE 391                            Wilderness Leadership and Experiential                            3
                                                  Education: Internship Preparation
WLEE 392                            Wilderness Leadership and Experiential                            6
                                                  Education: Internship
WLEE 402                            Ethics of Wilderness Leadership and                                  3
                                                  Experiential Education
WLEE 405                            Senior Seminar in Wilderness Leadership                          3
                                                  and Experiential Education

Immersion Semester Block                                                                            17 Semester Hours
Required courses:
WLEE 200                            Leadership and Group Dynamics in Outdoor Pursuits   3
WLEE 250                            Wilderness First Aid                                                             3
WLEE 257                            Environmental Ethics and Skills in Outdoor Pursuits      2
WLEE 310                            Outdoor Pursuits Education: Water-Based                       3
WLEE 320                            Outdoor Pursuits Education: Land-Based                        3
WLEE 350                            Wilderness Expedition                                                         3

Wilderness Activity Classes:                                                                             2 Semester Hours
Select two 1-hour courses to be completed prior to the Immersion Semester, preferably building experience in both land and water-based outdoor pursuits.
WLEE 151                            Canoeing
WLEE 152                            Rock Climbing I
WLEE 155                            Kayaking
WLEE 157                            Backpacking
WLEE 158                            Mountain Biking
WLEE 159                            Sea Kayak Touring

Advanced Skill Classes:                                                                                      4 Semester Hours
Select two 2-hour courses to be completed after the Immersion Semester:
WLEE 201 or 202               Lifeguarding or Water Safety Instructor
WLEE 251                            Canoe Instructor
WLEE 252                            Advanced Rock Climbing
WLEE 255                            Kayak Instructor
WLEE 256                            Advanced Navigation
WLEE 260                            Challenge I: Group Games and Initiatives
WLEE 261                            Challenge II: Ropes Course Facilitation
WLEE 265                            Advanced Swiftwater Rescue

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                         MINIMUM 55 SEMESTER HOURS

 

MINOR PROGRAMS

A minor normally consists of 17-21 credits, and is recorded on student transcripts.  A student may not major and minor in the same discipline.  A minor contains at least 9 credits not duplicated in the student’s major or in any other minor(s) that the student is pursuing.  A student may duplicate hours between the minor and the general education core, unless otherwise stated in the specific minor.

ART

It is strongly recommended that students who wish to concentrate on a particular medium select the design course related to that medium; for example, a person concentrating in sculpture should take 3-D Design.

REQUIRED MINOR COURSES
Select one course:                                                                                                                        3
AH 201                                  Art History I
AH 202                                  Art History II

Select one course:                                                                                                                        3
ART 120                               Drawing I
ART 125                               Life Drawing I

Select one course:                                                                                                                        3
ART 130                               2-D Design
ART 150                               3-D Design

ELECTIVES                                                                                                     12 Semester Hours
Select:
Introductory Studio Class                                                                                                   3
AH or ART Class                                                                                                                 9

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                         MINIMUM 21 SEMESTER HOURS

ART HISTORY

Students who pursue a minor in Art History must complete 18 semester hours of courses focusing in art history and 3 semester hours in studio art.

REQUIRED MINOR COURSES
Required courses:
AH 201                                  Art History I                                                                          3
AH 202                                  Art History II                                                                         3
Introductory-level ART course                                                                                            3

ELECTIVES                                                                                                     12 Semester Hours
Select any AH courses at or above the 200 level or from topical courses in ART focusing on issues or periods in art history.

NOTE FOR ART MAJORS: To earn the Art History minor, Art majors must take another four courses (12 hours) in Art History in addition to the art history requirements in the Art major to satisfy the elective requirements of the minor.

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                         MINIMUM 21 SEMESTER HOURS

BIOLOGY

REQUIRED MINOR COURSES

Required courses:
BIO 110/110L                     General Biology: Ecology and Population Biology            4
BIO 120/120L                     General Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology             4

ELECTIVES                                                                                                     13 Semester Hours
BIO courses, 200/300/400 level

NOTE FOR ECOLOGY MAJORS: Courses used to fulfill requirements in the Ecology Major may not be counted toward the Select Options requirements of the Biology Minor.

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                         MINIMUM 21 SEMESTER HOURS

BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Students other than Business and Organizational Leadership majors may earn a minor in Business and Organizational Leadership. Courses must be beyond those chosen for the General Education Requirements and for the declared major.

REQUIRED MINOR COURSES
Required Courses:                                                                                                      9 Semester Hours
ACC 201                               Principles of Accounting I
ORG 203                              Principles of Management
ORG 230                              Introduction to Organizational Leadership
                                                  and Sustainable Enterprise

Select 1 course:                                                                                                           3 Semester Hours
ORG 310                              Organizational Behavior and Theory
ORG 330                              Entrepreneurship

Select 3 courses:                                                                                                          9 Semester Hours
ACC 202                               Principles of Accounting II
ECON 201                            Macroeconomics
ECON 202                            Microeconomics
ENV 220                               Environmental Assessment
ORG 300 or higher level courses

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED                                         MINIMUM 21 SEMESTER HOURS


CHEMISTRY

REQUIRED MINOR COURSES
Required courses:
CHE 103/103L                    Principles of Chemistry I                                                      4
CHE 104/104L                    Principles of Chemistry II                                                     4
CHE 201/201L                    Organic Chemistry I                                                              4
CHE 202/202L                    Organic Chemistry II                                                            4

ELECTIVES                                                                                                    7-8 Semester Hours
Select one course:                                                                                                   3-4 Semester Hours
MAT 121                               Elementary Functions with Trigonometry                          4
MAT 131                               Calculus for Business and the                                              3
                                                  Applied Sciences
MAT 211                               Analytic Geometry and Calculus I                                      4

Select one course:                                                                                                        4 Semester Hours
CHE 210/210L                    Environmental Chemistry                                                    4
CHE 250/250L                    Chemical Analysis                                                                 4
CHE 301/301L                    Biochemistry