Kentucky Wesleyan College
Academic Bulletin
III. Courses of Instruction
Numbering of Courses
The courses are divided into groups corresponding
approximately to the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years. The
following numbers are used:
1000-1999 Introductory, primarily for freshmen
2000-2999 Primarily for sophomores
3000-3999 Primarily for juniors
4000-4999 Primarily for seniors
The college reserves the right to cancel a course offered if there is insufficient registration or other valid reason.
General Instructions
Students should consult their academic advisors when
they select courses. Generally students should take courses consistent with
their standing, (i.e. freshmen should enroll in courses numbered 1000-1999;
sophomores 2000-2999; etc.) However, some students and their advisors may make
exceptions.
Freshman Year
All first semester freshman students normally enroll
in English 1301. In the second semester of the freshman year students should
enroll in English 1302. Students may choose to enroll in Religion 1300 or select
another introductory course the sophomore year.
Sophomore Year
Students who do not take Religion 1300 should enroll
in Religion 2301, 2311 or 2321 and an English literature course in the sophomore
year. Additional courses must be selected, including the introductory course or
courses required for major and other courses in the General Education Program.
Upper-class students may not enroll in a lower division course in his/her major
without the prior approval of his/her advisor.
Junior and Senior Years
During the junior and senior years, students should
complete the advanced courses of their major by selecting classes approved by
their advisors. Students should choose at least six semester hours each semester
in courses of the General Education Program.
Independent Study
Students desiring to undertake an independent study
should secure an application form from the Office of the Dean of the College.
The department chairperson and the dean of the college must approve this form
before registration is complete. In addition students must comply with the
following requirements:
1. junior or senior classification
2. a program of concentration in the field with a minimum of 18 semester hours
completed in the field
3. a cumulative standing of 2.500
4. an overall standing of 3.000 in the program of
concentration and
5. an indicated ability to do independent study.
No student will be allowed to take more than six hours in independent study with no more than three hours allowed in any one semester.
Tutorial Courses
Tutorial courses are offered at Kentucky Wesleyan
College under special conditions. As a general rule, students should not be
encouraged to apply for tutorial work. If a department chairperson feels that a
student needs a tutorial course because of extenuating circumstances, he or she
should consult the dean of the college. After a joint agreement has been
reached, the student may obtain an application in the Office of the Dean of the
College. When the application is approved, the student may register for the
course. Cost to the student for a tutorial course is double the tuition rate,
and the student should be so advised. All fees must be paid in full before the
course may begin.
Programs of Study and Course Descriptions
11/10/00
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