West Virginia Wesleyan College Catalog 1976-1978
Catalog 1976-78
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY
West Virginia Wesleyan College, a private educational institution, admits stu-
dents of any race, color, sex, creed, religion, and national or ethnic origin to all of
the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available
to students at the College. West Virginia Wesleyan College does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion and national or ethnic origin in the
administration of its educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship and
loan programs, athletics, co-curricular activities or other College administered
programs.
The West Virginia Wesleyan Catalog is published bi-annually by West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, West Virginia
26201. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The
College reserves the right to make and designate the effective date of changes in curriculum, course offerings, fees,
requirements for graduation and other regulations, at any time such changes are considered to be desirable or necessary.
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Contents
College Calendar 1976-78
Academic Program
Instructional Offerings
Student Life
Expenses and Financial Aid
Admission
Register
Index
4-5
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1976
First Semester
Aug. -Sept.
30-31-1
Mon.-Wed.
Students arrive on campus — Registration
2
Thursday
Classes convene
8
Wednesday
Last day for schedule changes and late registration
October
2
Saturday
Undergraduate Record Examinations for December
& January graduates
15
Friday
Incomplete grades from Spring semester & Summer
School due in Registrar's office
20
Wednesday
Mid-term grades due in Registrar's office
22
Friday
Founders' Day
23
Saturday
Homecoming — Waynesburg College
November
1
Monday
Last day for withdrawing from classes
13
Saturday
Comprehensive Examinations for December
& January graduates, A.M.
20
Saturday
Fall Break begins
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29
Monday
Fall Break ends
College
December
1977
Free Term
13-17
Mon.-Fri.
Final Examinations
I O l^-tfli^ O •#"
January
3
Monday
Free Term begins
LyaienQax
26
Wednesday
Free Term ends
Second Semester
February
1
Tuesday
Registration for new students
2
Wednesday
Classes convene
8
Tuesday
Last day for schedule changes and late registration
March
5
Saturday
Undergraduate Record Examinations for May and
Summer graduates
18
Friday
Incomplete grades from first semester & Free Term
due in Registrar's office
23
Wednesday
Mid-term grades due in Registrar's office
April
2
Saturday
Spring Break begins
4
Monday
Last day for withdrawing from classes
12
Tuesday
Spring Break ends
23
Saturday
Comprehensive Examinations for May graduates
April-May
28-1
Thu.-Sun.
Spring Weekend
13
Friday
Reading Day — Classes dismissed
14-19
Sat.-Thu.
Final Examinations
22
Sunday
Commencement
1977
Summer School —
First Term
June
6
Monday
Registration
7
Tuesday
Classes convene
8
Wednesday
Last day for schedule changes and late registration
24-25
Fri.-Sat.
Freshman Registration & Orientation for Fall Semester
(1st Session)
24
Friday
Last day for withdrawing from classes
25
Saturday
Comprehensive Examinations for July & August
graduates
July
8-9
Fri.-Sat.
Final Examinations
8-9
Fri.-Sat.
Freshman Registration & Orientation for Fall Semester
4
(2nd Session)
Summer School —
Second Term
July
11
Monday
Registration
12
Tuesday
Classes convene
13
Wednesday
Last day for schedule changes and late registration
29
Friday
Last day for withdrawing from classes
August
5-6
Fri.-Sat.
Freshman Registration & Orientation for Fall Semester
(3rd Session)
12-13
Fri.-Sat.
Final Examinations
1977
First Semester
August 29-30-31
Mon.-Wed.
Students arrive on campus — Registration
September
1
Thursday
Classes convene
7
Wednesday
Last day for schedule changes and late registration
October
1 or 8
Saturday
Undergraduate Record Examinations for December
& January graduates
14
Friday
Incomplete grades from Spring semester & Summer
School due in Registrar's office
14
Friday
Founders' Day
15
21
Saturday
Friday
Homecoming — Salem College
Mid-term grades due in Registrar's office
1976-78
31
Monday
Last day for withdrawing from classes
November
5
Saturday
Institutional CLEP Examinations
12
Saturday
Comprehensive Examinations for December & January
graduates
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19
Saturday
Fall Break begins
P*fc V\
28
Monday
Fall Break ends
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December
12-16
Mon.-Fri.
Final Examinations
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1978
Free Term
January
3
Tuesday
Free Term begins
25
Wednesday
Free Term ends
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Second Semester
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January
31
Tuesday
Registration for new students
n
February
1
Wednesday
Classes convene
W J
7
Tuesday
Last day for schedule changes and late registration
.1 W J
March
4
Saturday
Undergraduate Record Examinations for May and
Summer graduates
11
Saturday
Institutional CLEP Examinations
17
Friday
Incomplete grades from first semester & Free Term
due in Registrar's office
17
Friday
Mid-term grades due in Registrar's office
18
Saturday
Spring Break begins
28
Tuesday
Spring Break ends
April
10
Monday
Last day for withdrawing from classes
22
Saturday
Comprehensive Examinations for May graduates
27-30
Thu.-Sun.
Spring Weekend
May
12
Friday
Reading Day — Classes dismissed
13-18
Sat.-Thu.
Final Examinations
21
Sunday
Commencement
5
Our Commitment
Wesleyan has traditionally valued the individual and
has sought to elevate human life by a vision of the
nobility of man in his search for truth, beauty, and
justice. It is the whole life of those who join this
community that is the interest of the College.
A "whole life" view regards the place of both the
curricular and the co-curricular during the college
years. It acknowledges that all of one's doing is in-
formed by articulated, relevant values, and that no
acquired knowledge can be without import for living.
It respects both individuality and the well-being
of the community. It frees the mind from provin-
cialism and it places human life in the context of
stewardship for the earth.
It regards all of the sensibilities of a human being
— intellectual, affectional, moral, and religious — as
significant. And finally, it espouses that life is not
merely to be prolonged, but is to be transformed, so
that ultimately it has meaning and worth.
The theme of Quality of Life is worked through-
out the curriculum as a uniting thread amid the diver-
sity of faculty contributions and the multiplicity of
student interests. It means that we strive to "draw
out" the possibilities of the human spirit rather than
to inculcate diverse knowledge which may or may not
be desired.
Portfolio System
The portfolio is a personal profile which is developed
at the discretion and initiative of each student. It is,
therefore, the student's unique, personal record of
achievements while at Wesleyan. It may include tradi-
tional academic information, a statement of self-
evaluation, letters of recommendation from faculty
and staff members, a summary of the student's off-
campus learning experiences, a profile of the stu-
dent's co-curricular interests and activities while a
member of the campus community, and some sam-
ples of the student's own work.
The Portfolio encourages the student to achieve a
balanced life on campus — particularly with regard to
athletic, cultural, and social activities. It assists the
student in planning his academic program, and it
facilitates the student's graduate and/or employment
placement.
(Academic
Program
Off-Campus Experience
Wesleyan believes that students should be encour-
aged to expand their education beyond the traditional
classroom. Each student is required, therefore, to
have some off-campus experience. This experience
may be a part of the student's basic academic pro-
gram, or an evaluation of the student's experience or
work off-campus may be included in the Portfolio.
The off-campus requirement may be met through pro-
fessional internships in nursing, education, or social
welfare; through special courses offered during short
term or summer sessions; in study-abroad programs;
via career-related summer employment; in pre-
arranged field study; or through a combination of
language study and inter-cultural courses.
Academic Advising
Wesleyan takes very seriously its obligation to offer
students the information and advice they need in
planning their own academic programs. Every new
student is assigned a faculty advisor who can help the
student identify his major interests and those educa-
tional opportunities appropriate for him, and aid him
in selecting the best way to pursue those interests and
opportunities. Education is properly the responsibil-
ity of the learner. The role of the academic advisor is to
assist the student in meeting that responsibility.
Plan of Study
General Studies Curriculum
General education, as distinguished from specialized
education, deals with the common knowledge, at-
titudes, skills, and habits essential for effective living
as an individual, as a member of one's family, as a
worker, and as a citizen. The general education pro-
gram of the College is designed to help the student to
understand the world in which he lives, to share in his
cultural heritage, to become acquainted with and con-
cerned about the major problems of mankind, to de-
velop and practice a Christian philosophy of life — in
brief, to become a perceptive and sensitive person
and an efficient and constructive member of society.
The curriculum is intended to provide a common
core of courses for all students, greater flexibility in
permitting the student to exempt certain require-
ments and elect options in relation to his own educa-
tional goals, an opportunity for the student to begin
his specialized field in his freshman year and to con-
tinue general courses through his four years as he
increasingly specializes.
Wesleyan is offering the student a choice among
three general studies programs:
Option One: The standard general studies courses
leading to a major in a department.
3 sem. hours
3 sem. hours
8 sem. hours
2-3 sem. hours
3 sem. hours
Freshman Composition
Speech
Humanities 1 & 2
(outside the student's major
or minor field and excluding
one-hour activities courses.)
Humanities elective
Bible & Religion 1, 2, 3 or 4;
or (with permission of
instructor) 10, 25 or 26.
Philosophy
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biology 1 & 2 or 3 (6 or 7)
Chemistry 1 & 2 (8)
Chemistry 3 & 4 (8)
Mathematics 6 & 7 (8) 6-8 sem. hours
Physical Science 1 & 2 (6) (one sequence)
Physical Science 3 & 4 (6)
Physical Science 5 & 6 (8)
Physical Science 7 & 8 (6)
Physical Science 10 & 13 (6)
Social Science 1 4 sem. hours
Social Science, any two cour-
ses from the following disci-
plines:
Economics
Government
History
Psychology 6 sem. hours
Sociology & Anthropology
'General Physical Education
Personal Life Styles
2 Off-Campus Experience
Minimum hours required:
2-4 sem. hours
2 sem. hours
42 sem. hours
Option Two: Beginning in September 1975, specially
selected general studies courses leading
to inter-departmental majors for pre-
professional courses in areas such as
law, theology, and medicine.
Option Three: A student-designed general studies
program, coordinated with a contract
major which is to conform to the
principles of General Studies, as ad-
vised by the college, without requir-
ing specific courses.
Majors Offered
The College offers majors in the following fields. Spe-
cific course requirements may be found in the section
of the Bulletin entitled Instructional Offerings.
Departmental Majors:
Art
Bible and Religion
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Christian Education
Economics
Engineering Physics
Education
English
French
Government
Health and Physical
Education
Health Physics Technology
History
Home Economics
Library Science
Mathematics
Music
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Sociology and
Anthropology
Speech and Dramatic
Arts
'Four hours of physicaJ education required, two of which must be activ-
ity courses for credit. The remaining two hours may be completed
through Portfolio activities.
'Minimum of six hours CTedit as defined in Portfolio Handbook available
from faculty advisors. One or more of those hours may count toward the
128 hours required for graduation. And. in some cases, as fulfillment of
general education requirements when approved by Advisor and Cur-
riculum Committee.
Inter-Departmental Majors:
American Studies Social Welfare
International Studies Rehabilitation
Philosophy and Religion Youth Services
Social Science
Under Option 1 of the General Studies Requirements,
a student has the option of declaring a double major or
a major and a minor. In the case of a double major a
student must declare a first major. He will be required
to take the URE and satisfy a comprehensive experi-
ence only in the first major.
Contract or Individualized Major:
During the current academic year, if a student chooses
Option 3 under general studies, he may select a com-
mittee of three faculty members from a list of ap-
proved faculty advisors and with the assistance of the
committee may structure a major tailored to his inter-
ests. The major must be approved by the Curriculum
Committee.
Professional Programs
Dietitians — Four- Year Course
The College offers a four-year course for dietitians
which meets the requirements of the American Di-
etetics Association for dietetic internship applica-
tions. The interested student should check with the
Chairman of the Department of Home Economics
who will aid the student in planning a complete
four-year course of study.
Librarians — Four- Year Course
West Virginia Wesleyan prepares students to qualify
as librarians in public schools and in public libraries.
The interested student should consult the Chairman
of the Department of Library Science who will aid the
student in planning a four-year course of study.
Ministers — Pre-Seminary Studies
The College offers a four-year pre-professional course
for ministers. The pre-ministerial student planning to
enter seminary should arrange his college studies to
provide him with a broad cultural and intellectual
foundation. The American Association of Theological
Schools in the United States and Canada suggests that
30 semester courses, or approximately three-fourths
of the student's college work, be taken in the follow-
ing specified areas: 1) English and Speech, including
composition, literature, basic speech and related
courses — six semesters; 2) History, including an-
cient, modern European, and American — three
semesters; 3) Philosophy — three semesters; 4) Natu-
ral Sciences, preferably physics, chemistry, or biology
— two semesters; 5) Social Sciences — seven semes-
ters; 6) Foreign Language — four semesters; and 7)
Bible and Religion — three semesters.
The most desirable areas of concentration for the
pre-ministerial student are English, Philosophy, His-
tory and Bible and Religion. If the student chooses his
major outside the Department of Bible and Religion,
he is required to have a second advisor from the
Department of Bible and Religion who will help him
plan his course of study, and who will provide him
with a copy of the Statement on Pre-Seminary Studies
published by The American Association of Theologi-
cal Schools.
Nurses — Four- Year Course
West Virginia Wesleyan's Department of Nursing is
accredited by The National League for Nursing (De-
partment of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Pro-
grams) and also meets the guidelines for accreditation
by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Regis-
tered Nurses.
The baccalaureate nursing program is designed
for individuals who desire to obtain the basic prepa-
ration needed for a professional career in any of the
various settings where contemporary nursing is
practical.
Nursing students pursue their program in Mid-
dleton Hall, a new and completely modern building,
designed to house the Department of Nursing and to
provide all necessary facilities for an accredited pro-
gram in nursing.
The program may be completed in four acadernic
years and one summer session. This preparation en-
ables graduates to function as staff nurses in all fields
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of nursing and in nursing leadership. It also lays the
foundation for continued personal-professional de-
velopment, supervision, administration, and for
graduate study. Upon successful completion of de-
gree requirements, the graduate will be eligible to
write a qualifying examination for state licensure.
The nursing program combines classroom lec-
tures, laboratory work, and clinical experience in
nursing with basic courses in liberal arts to offer stu-
dents a well-rounded background. The nursing por-
tion of the curriculum includes both theory and prac-
tical experience in all clinical areas of nursing. Stu-
dents must maintain a grade point average of "C" in
all nursing and supportive courses, and in all clinical
work. Following the satisfactory completion of the
required courses of study, students receive a Bachelor
of Science Degree with a major in nursing. Freshman
students who declare that they are nursing majors
must make application to the Department of Nursing
by April 15 of their freshman year for admission to the
nursing program, clinical phase.
Admission to the clinical phase of the program
requires a quality point average of 2.25 or higher at
the conclusion of the first two semesters of the pro-
gram. In addition, a grade of C or better in the sup-
porting courses is required.
A student who does not meet these requirements
at the end of the first two semesters and who sub-
sequently raises the grade point average and/or raises
grades in supporting courses will be evaluated on an
individual basis.
In addition, subsequent admission of a student
who did not meet these requirements at the end of the
freshman year will be governed by space available.
Human Services Curricula
The Human Services Curricula exist to broaden the
career opportunities for Wesleyan students interested
in working with persons in a broad range of helping
capacities. Within the curricula are three academic
avenues which prepare students for knowledgeable,
proficient, and sensitive work with various types of
clients. The interdisciplinary majors in the curricula
include preparation of persons to work in Youth Ser-
vices, in Social Welfare Careers, and to perform re-
habilitative services for the Physically and Vocation-
ally Handicapped. Each program draws heavily upon
a core of courses in the behavioral and social sciences
in order to establish an adequate knowledge base for
understanding human relationships and behavior
and developing a professional practice perspective.
Uniquely, each program requires field internships for
the student during the junior/senior year. Each field
placement setting is chosen with a focus on the stu-
dent's vocational career so that actual on-the-job
training can be achieved.
Teacher Education Program
The West Virginia Wesleyan Teacher Education pro-
gram includes a variety of areas of specialization for
those interested in becoming teachers. Among these
are Early Childhood, Special Education, Elementary,
and Secondary specializations.
The Early Childhood Program prepares college
students to teach at the nursery through primary
levels. Ample opportunity is provided for practical
experience with very young children. An Early
Childhood Development Center owned by the Col-
lege brings college students in the program into fre-
quent and in-depth contact with the early childhood
students.
The Special Education Program prepares college
students to teach in the area of Mental Retardation at
the elementary grade levels only.
The Elementary Program prepares college stu-
dents to teach in the elementary schools. Subject spe-
cializations are provided for elementary education
students, in addition to the general teacher education
preparation, in one of the following fields: Art,
French, Home Economics, Language Arts, Mathema-
tics, Music, Health and Physical Education, Library
Science, Science, Social Studies, and Speech.
The Secondary Program prepares college stu-
dents to teach in the secondary schools in a wide
variety of fields. Each student may prepare himself to
teach in two of the following fields: Art, Business
Principles, Secretarial Studies, Foreign Language,
English, Library Science, Mathematics, Physical Edu-
cation, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Speech; or a
student may elect to prepare himself in only one com-
prehensive field in: Business Education, Language
Arts, Mathematics, Music, Science, or Social Studies.
Students may also become Teaching Specialists
who are prepared to teach on both the elementary and
secondary levels in the following fields: Art, Music,
Foreign Language, and Physical Education.
The beginning college student interested in be-
coming a teacher takes background courses during his
first two years, and takes his first professional educa-
tion course at the sophomore level.
The professional education sequence includes
study and application of understanding in the history
of education, philosophy of education, social founda-
tions of education, human growth and development,
educational psychology, learning theories, school
curriculum, audio-visual media, tests and measure-
ment, general principles and methods involved in
teaching, and specific methods of teaching in the stu-
dent's field of specialization. There is an increasing
emphasis on an early involvement with children
through tutoring and observation, plus numerous
and varied practical experiences.
In the Wesleyan program the student is assigned
in his senior year, after seven weeks of theory in the
"Student Teaching Block," to a cooperating teacher in
one of several counties in West Virginia. Under the
supervision of college personnel, the student teacher
observes the master teacher's methods, grades pa-
pers, actually teaches most or all of a normal teaching
load, and in general assumes the duties and respon-
sibilities of a classroom teacher during a seven-week
period of student teaching.
Students should check under Instructional Offer-
ings, Department of Education, in this Catalog, for
specialization teaching program requirements. The
student must become thoroughly familiar with the
requirements for his chosen teaching specialization.
The student is also responsible for maintaining close
contact with an advisor in the Department of Educa-
tion who will aid him in planning his four-year pro-
gram.
Master of Arts in Teaching Program
College graduates holding initial teacher certification
may earn a master's degree and permanent certifica-
tion as elementary or secondary teachers in the fields
of Art, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry,
English, Home Economics, Mathematics, Music,
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Physical Education, Physical Science, Social Studies
or Speech and Dramatic Arts. The course of study and
graduation requirements are detailed under instruc-
tional offerings, Department of Education.
Combination Degree Programs
(Institutional Affiliations)
Engineers — A "Three-Two" Course
(Leading to Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science in En-