Fort Lewis College
2003-04 Academic/Campus Policies
Requirements for Graduation
Registration Procedures
Academic Policies
Academic Support Programs
Special Academic Programs
Credit by Examination
International Programs
Summer Programs
Scholastic Honor Societies
General Education

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

General Requirements

Each candidate for graduation must complete a minimum of 120 credits, with at least a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for those courses accepted to meet the requirements for the major and minor course of study. It is the responsibility of the student to know and complete all graduation requirements.

Candidates for bachelor’s degrees must complete three elements in their academic programs: general education requirements, major requirements, and free electives. Many students choose to use electives to complete the requirements for a minor or teacher licensing.

Among the 120 credits required for the degree, 45 credits must be upper-division courses. No more than 28 credits will be accepted for work completed by correspondence, extension, or educational television.

A course offered in substitution for a required course or the request that a requirement be waived must be initiated through an appointment with a Records Office representative who, with the student, will initiate the “Exception to Graduation Requirements” process. The appropriate Department Chair and/or Dean of the School will determine approval.

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Senior Year Transfer Program

A student must complete his or her final 30 credits in residence. Exceptions to this requirement include the Engineering Transfer Program (3-2 program) or the Senior Year Transfer Credit Policy. The Senior Year Transfer Credit Policy: Of the last 40 semester credits earned immediately preceding graduation, 2 courses not to exceed 10 credits may be completed at another regionally accredited college or university. It is recommended that the student receive confirmation of course transferability prior to registration at the other institution. The Vice
President for Academic Affairs may make other exceptions in unusual circumstances on recommendation of the appropriate school dean.

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Major

Each student seeking a baccalaureate degree must select a major area of study for specialization. For a complete list of majors and descriptions, see the Majors, Minors, Options, and Licensing Programs.

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Double Major

Double Major is defined as two majors earned simultaneously, with the same baccalaureate degree (i.e. both being a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science).

Students may elect to complete concurrently the requirements for two majors. The “Petition for Candidacy for a Degree,” which is sent to the student once 80 credit hours have been earned, must be completed with both majors listed and submitted to the Records Office. Any major or minor additions or changes after submission of the original “Petition for Candidacy for a Degree” must be updated in the Records Office. Courses meeting auxiliary requirements may count in meeting curriculum requirements for both majors. Both majors must be completed prior to graduation.

Students wishing to complete a second major after the first major has been completed and conferred, must complete a minimum of 30 additional credits including the major requirements.

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Student-Constructed Major

The College has established the student-constructed major to meet particular needs and purposes. Students interested in developing a Student Constructed Major should contact the Academic Advising Center. Student Constructed Majors differ substantially from course combinations and emphases that are available through majors in the established curriculum. Recent student-constructed majors have been completed in criminal justice, French, German, international studies, agricultural economics, women’s studies, and environmental studies. Student-constructed major contracts need to be submitted to the Records Office no later than when a student Petitions to Graduate (completes 80 credits).

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Minors

Minors, even though not required for graduation, are offered. Requirements for a minor are described in the Majors, Minors, Options, and Licensing Programs section of this catalog. No more than one course from the major department will count toward any minor. If a minor is chosen, it must be completed prior to graduation.

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Second Bachelor’s Degree

Students pursuing a second bachelor’s degree at Fort Lewis College after earning the first bachelor's degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Fort Lewis College. To be recognized, the first degree must be from a regionally accredited institution. If the first bachelor's degree was either a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of sciences degree, the student will be exempt from general education requirements, needing to complete only the requirements for the Major, including auxiliary requirements. Students whose first degree was a degree other than a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, (e.g. BFA, BSN, BMA) will be required to fulfill general education requirements as well as Major requirements, either by transfer of equivalent courses or by taking appropriate courses at Fort Lewis College.

No honors are awarded upon the receipt of a non-concurrent second bachelor’s degree.

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Four-Year Graduation Agreement

Beginning in Fall 2003 qualified freshmen are invited to participate in Fort Lewis College's "Finish in Four" four-year graduation agreement program. Through this program, students are provided with a graduation plan and are ensured timely access to courses required for graduation. For more information, contact the New Student Advising & Registration Office at (970) 382-6985.

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Petitioning to Graduate

Once a degree-seeking student reaches 80 earned credit hours, the Records Office will automatically send the student a “Petition for Candidacy for a Degree.” The petition will request verification of academic information such as degree type, major, minor, major concentrations, and anticipated date of graduation. Students have twenty-one days to submit the petition to the Records Office to verify that it is correct or make corrections. Upon receipt of the Petition from the student, an initial graduation checklist will be sent to the student prior to academic advising and early registration. NOTE: This form must be submitted to the Records Office to initiate a graduation checklist. At the same time, the student’s account will be automatically assessed the graduation fee. The student will receive a second graduation checklist the term prior to their term of anticipated graduation.

Students with a Student Constructed Major must have their approved contract filed with the Records Office at the time they Petition to Graduate.

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Commencement and Graduation

There are two commencement ceremonies each year: in December, following the fall term and in April or early May, following the winter term. A student may participate in only one commencement ceremony. Each student is assigned to the commencement ceremony that occurs at the end of the term in which the student completes ALL degree requirements. Students completing graduation requirements in any of the three summer sessions will be assigned to the April/May commencement ceremony.

Students who have petitioned to graduate will be awarded the appropriate degree and honors upon satisfactory completion of all graduation requirements. Participation in a commencement ceremony does not imply satisfactory completion of requirements.

The graduation date will be based on all requirements being fulfilled by the following term’s Census Date. Any requirements, grade changes, or adjustments submitted after Census Date will automatically change the graduation date to the next term.

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Academic Advising
970-247-7085
All degree-seeking students must meet with their academic advisors at least once a term to review their progress towards graduation and to plan course selection for the next term. As career and academic plans evolve, students may change their faculty advisor to someone whose interests and specializations are consistent with the student’s goals. In addition to working with their faculty advisor, students may receive supplementary advising services at the Academic Advising Center in 140 Miller Student Center.

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Registration
970-247-7350
The College requires all students to meet with their assigned faculty advisor prior to registration. Students will not be allowed to register until they have met with their advisor and received their alternate PIN.

Course registration is done online through WEBOPUS. Access is limited to new and currently registered continuing students using their student identification number, personal PIN number and alternate PIN number.

Registration is held in mid-November for the winter trimester and in late March for the fall trimester and summer terms.

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Schedule Modification Procedures

Once students have registered for classes, they may process schedule modifications through WEBOPUS:

Course Drop: A course drop may be processed using WEBOPUS through census day of the term. After Census Day* all course drops must be submitted using a Course Drop Form, available at the Records Office. The form requires an instructor's signature. The form must be submitted to the Records Office within seven days of the instructor's signature for processing. Dropping all courses does not amount to a complete withdrawal from the College.

Course Adds: Students may add courses with available seats using WEBOPUS through the first five days of the fall or winter trimester or the first day of each summer term. Faculty may enter course permission overrides electronically for the following special conditions: Prerequisite, course/class level or instructor permission. If permission is not granted electronically, students may use a Special Condition Add form available at the Records Office.

Beginning the second week of the fall and winter trimester and through Census Day*, any course additions must be on a Special Condition Add form, available at the Records Office. The form will need the signature of the instructor. In the case of a time conflict a Special Condition Add form is required with the signatures of both instructors involved and an explanation of how the course requirements are to be met. After Census Day, students wishing to enroll in courses beginning at a time other than the normal start of the term may use a Special Condition Add form up until the end of the first week of the course.

Regularly scheduled courses cannot be added after Census Day.

*Census Day: Census Day is the twelfth (12) class day of a term; for summer sessions, it is the fifth (5) class day of the session. This is the official date of enrollment for State Reporting Requirements and for student billing purposes. Courses dropped prior to this date are not counted for tuition purposes. Enrollments in courses on Census Day are reported for state purposes, are reflected on student’s transcript, and are counted for tuition purposes.

As of the close of business on Census Day for any trimester or five-week summer session, all courses for which a student has registered will appear on the student’s permanent academic record. Through Census Day, courses may be dropped via Webopus from a student’s registration and will not appear on the student’s transcript.

After Census Day, a student may withdraw from individual classes using a ‘Course Drop Form’, available in the Records Office. The instructor must assign a grade of W or F. Students wishing to withdraw from an entire term should follow withdrawal procedures found on the Fort Lewis College Web Site.

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Registration Withdrawal Procedures

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Students, who are registered for classes and decide not to attend, have the responsibility to cancel their registration with the College by using WEBOPUS and following the appropriate procedures outlined below. Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal.

Prior to the first day of the term, students must cancel their registration through WEBOPUS. Students should select the “Student Services & Financial Aid” link followed by the “Registration” link. Students should select the “Add/Drop Classes” option from the Registration Menu, select the appropriate term and drop all of their classes prior to midnight on the day before the term begins.

Beginning with the first day of the term, students must officially withdraw from the current term using WEBOPUS. An official withdrawal completed after the first day of the term (or failure to complete withdrawal), will result in tuition and fee charges according to the Pro-rata Schedule below.

Official withdrawals are accepted through the last day of classes for any given term, and will not be permitted during finals week.

Students who have applied for housing and/or financial aid have other responsibilities associated with official withdrawal, should contact those offices directly. Students who receive financial aid and then withdraw may be required to pay all or a proportionate amount of aid received. Repayment amounts are determined in accordance with Federal, State, and institutional regulations and policies. Students who live on campus must check out of their housing with their RA or RD within 48 hours of the initiation of the withdrawal from the term. At the time of check out, students must turn in their keys and sign the check out sheet. Policies concerning refund of room and board charges are published in the Tuition and Fee Brochure available at the Cashier Window and the Student Affairs Office in Berndt Hall, and are also available electronically under “Withdraw from Current Term” in the Registration Menu in WEBOPUS and also under “Your Right To Know” on Fort Lewis College’s homepage at www.fortlewis.edu. The Student Housing Office can be reached at 240 Miller Student Center, (970) 247-7503. The Financial Aid Office can be reached at 101 Miller Student Center, (970) 247-7142.

If a student experiences problems with any of the above process using WEBOPUS, he/she must contact the Records Office immediately at 160 Miller Student Center, or call (970) 247-7350.

Official withdrawals must be completed using WEBOPUS prior to midnight on the Friday of the week indicated in order to qualify for the assessment listed in the Pro-rata Schedule. To qualify for the 0% assessment, the withdrawal must be completed prior to midnight on the first day of the term.

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Classification

A regular student is one who has been admitted to the College and has declared an intention to pursue the requirements for the baccalaureate or associate degree.

Regular students are classified according to semester credits completed, as follows:

An unclassified student is one who has been permitted to enroll but who does not intend to work toward an Associate or Bachelor degree.

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Course Load

The normal student load in a given trimester is 15 semester credits. A 3-credit course will customarily meet three hours per week, a 5-credit course, five hours per week. Students should plan to spend a minimum of two hours of outside preparation per week for every credit carried during the fall and winter trimesters.

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Full-time Load

Full-time load for enrollment certification for Veterans Benefit, athletics, loans, etc., is 12 credits per trimester. Various agencies have different regulations for full-time loads during the three summer sessions. Full-time load for enrollment certification will vary depending on the agency concerned.

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Catalog for Graduation

Normally all students intending to graduate from Fort Lewis College must meet the course requirements for graduation set forth in the catalog in effect at the time of their matriculation or any subsequent catalog between then and the time of their graduation. Students may choose between the catalogs but may not combine them. However, no catalog more than 10 years old at the time of the student’s graduation will be accepted as the source of graduation requirements.

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Course Cancellations

The College reserves the right to cancel a class, for any trimester, if enrollment is not deemed sufficient.

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Transcripts

Fort Lewis does not charge a fee for transcripts. Transcript requests must be made in writing and signed by the student. Requests are sent to the Records Office, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301-3999, or may be faxed to the Records Office, (970) 247-7598.

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, also know as the Buckley Amendment, helps protect the privacy of student records. The Act provides for the right to inspect and review educational records, to seek to amend those records, and to limit disclosure of information from the records. The Act applies to all institutions that are the recipients of federal funding under any program administered by the Secretary of Education.

When a student reaches the age of 18 or begins attending a postsecondary institution, regardless of age or dependency status, FERPA rights transfer from the parent to the student. FERPA applies to all students who are currently enrolled, or were formerly enrolled, and does not apply to deceased students or persons who have applied but have not attended.

Institutions may disclose information on a student without violating FERPA if it has designated the information as “directory information.” At Fort Lewis College, this includes (as defined by the Student Handbook):
student’s name, addresses, telephone numbers, and Fort Lewis College e-mail address
date and place of birth
major and minor fields of study
dates of attendance
degree information including degree and date conferred, honors and awards information
class and enrollment status
participation in recognized college activities and sports
most recent school attended

Students must be notified annually of what constitutes directory information. Students may, if they desire, request that directory information not be released. Such a request must be submitted in writing to the Records Office by the last day to add classes (Census Date).

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ACADEMIC POLICIES



Grading

The quality of a student’s work is appraised according to grade point averages. Fort Lewis uses the four-point system, which assesses grade points as follows:

The grade point average, carried to two decimal places, will be computed by dividing the total number of grade points by the total number of credits attempted. Grades of X, S, P, W, NC, and NG do not affect the grade point average.

The grade of X means the student has passed a course by special examination, CLEP, AP, or credit based on ACT scores or military service.

The grade of P means that the student has passed a course on a Pass-Fail basis. The student must request this option at the time of registration.

The grade of W signifies that the student has withdrawn from the course while passing. After census date, the instructor must assign a W or an F.

The grade of S (Satisfactory) means that the student has successfully completed the course.

The grade of NC (No Credit) means that the student did not complete the course. No credit is given nor is the grade figured in the grade point average. Certain courses are designated by the College to be S- or NC-graded courses.

The grade of NG (No Grade) indicates that the instructor did not report a grade by the deadline for submission of final grades.

Incompletes. A grade of Incomplete (I) is a student-initiated grade that must have the instructor’s approval. It is appropriate only under the following conditions:

1. The major part of the course requirement has been met.
2. The student is unable to complete the requirements in the term in which the course is taken for compelling and unforeseen reasons.
3. In the opinion of the instructor, the requirements can be completed by the student without repeating the course.

If the course requirements are not completed within one year after the end of the appropriate term, the incomplete grade will revert to an F. (See below for the single exception to this change.) The dean of the school in which the course is offered may waive for good reason the one-year deadline upon petition by the student. If the student completes the course requirements within the time allotted, the instructor will initiate the grade change by filing a Special Grade Report form.

An Incomplete cannot be removed by registering to repeat the course. When the student cannot complete the course material without repeating the course, he or she should receive a W or F, rather than an incomplete.

A course for which a student has a grade of I at the time of graduation cannot be used to satisfy any graduation or major requirement and is not used to compute a GPA. In the event that a student has graduated prior to removing the Incomplete, the I grade will remain permanently on the graduate’s transcript.

Grade Replacement Policy. Equivalent courses with initial grades of C- or lower may be repeated, at Fort Lewis College or another accredited institution, for up to 12 credits of grade replacement. For the first 12 credits of repeated courses in which the initial grade was C- or less, only the last grade earned will be counted in the grade point average. However, all grades for that course will remain on the student’s record. When a course for which the initial grade was C or better is repeated, or when a student has already excluded 12 credits of C- or lower grades from his grade point average, there shall be no exclusion of grades from the grade point average. The student should notify the Records Office of what courses to use for these 12 credits. NOTE: Upon graduation a student’s gpa is frozen, and students are not eligible to repeat courses for grade replacement.

Satisfactory – No Credit Option. Courses that primarily utilize field experience may, at the discretion of the sponsoring school, be graded either “satisfactory – no credit,” or with the traditional “A through F” letter grade system.

Should the “satisfactory – no credit” option be used, the courses may still be applied to either the major or General Education Requirements.

Pass-Fail Electives. The pass-fail basis is limited to elective courses only. Pass-fail may not apply to General Education Requirements, Departmental Requirements, or Teacher Education Requirements with the exception of Student Teaching and Study Abroad transfer credits. Students taking a pass-fail elective must fulfill all necessary prerequisites for that course. Changes to or from pass-fail status after the beginning of a term is limited to the normal period for adding courses.

Audit. Students may audit courses with the permission of the instructor if they desire to attend classes regularly but do not wish to receive grades and credit. Upon registration, the students must declare whether they wish to take a course for audit or for credit. Students may not change from audit or credit, or vice versa, after the closing date for adding classes in each trimester. When registering, students may take both audit and credit courses but the total should not exceed a normal load. Students auditing courses are required to pay fees at the same rate as if enrolled for credit.

Students who audit a course and later wish to obtain regular credit for the same course may do so by special examination, for an additional fee, or by repeating the course for regular credit. Repeating a previously audited course does not count against the 12 repeatable credits.

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Attendance

Regular class attendance is expected, with instructors determining the extent to which absences affect final grades.

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Final Exams

Separate days are set aside for final examinations at the close of each trimester. It is the student’s responsibility to take all final examinations.

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Dean’s List/Graduating with Honors

The Dean’s List, published at the end of the Fall and Winter Trimesters, honors students for high scholastic achievement. Students who attain a grade point average of 3.6 or better in not less than 15 hours of college level work, 14 of which must be graded credit and who have completed all work for which they are registered by the end of the term will be listed for that term.

To graduate with honors, students must have earned in residence at Fort Lewis College no fewer than 60 semester credit hours. No honors are awarded upon receipt of a second bachelor’s degree. Grade point averages required for honors are as follows:

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Academic Progress/Probation/Suspension

An overall grade point average of 2.0 is considered satisfactory progress toward a degree. If, in any single term , a term grade point average of less than 2.0 is earned, the student will be placed on probation or will be academically suspended or dismissed from the college. Academic suspension is normally for one calendar year. Academic dismissal is permanent separation from the college. Suspension and Dismissals may be appealed to the Academic Standing Committee. This Committee considers appeals of Fall term standings in early January and of Winter standings in May. Grades from courses completed during summer terms are not used in determining academic standing. The following table outlines the criteria used to decide academic standings.

Less than 2.00 students who are readmitted from suspension or dismissal must complete their first term back in Good academic standing (term GPA 2.00 or higher) or they will be academically dismissed.

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Academic Dismissal

Academic dismissal occurs when a student has a GPA of less than 2.00 after being readmitted from suspension or the first term following readmission from suspension.

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Academic Renewal

A transfer or returning Fort Lewis College student who has not attended any college for at least five years (60 consecutive months) may apply for “academic renewal.” Academic Renewal is defined as the elimination of the student’s entire previous academic record, including credits earned and grade point average. If a petition is granted, the student’s permanent record will denote “ACADEMIC RENEWAL APPROVED” with the date. Academic Renewal applies only to actions taken by Fort Lewis College. Other colleges may or may not accept the action of the Academic Renewal. Students granted academic renewal must meet all established College standards for satisfactory academic progress.

Normally, a student applies for academic renewal as part of the admissions (new transfer students) or re-admissions (former FLC student) process. Under rare circumstances, an already admitted student may apply for academic renewal during the first year of resumed studies at FLC. Detailed information on the process for petitioning for academic renewal may be found on the Fort Lewis College web site.

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Academic Integrity and Academic Dishonesty

Academic honesty and integrity are essential to the existence and mission of an academic community. In the absence of an environment of mutual trust and respect, members of the faculty and student body are individually defrauded, and the academic community suffers as a whole. Thus the responsibility for establishing and maintaining appropriate standards of academic honesty and integrity is, of necessity, shared by every member of the Fort Lewis College community.

Procedures for Handling Allegations of Academic Dishonesty. Faculty must inform students of concerns related to academic dishonesty immediately, and such instances should be thoroughly documented. Students have the right to appeal any charge of dishonesty to the Academic Standards Committee.

Penalties. Penalties for academic dishonesty may range from a reprimand to a failing grade for the particular assignment to an “F” for the course. The faculty member decides the nature of the penalty. The Academic Standards Committee may impose stronger penalties (e.g., suspension, dismissal from the College).

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Communication Policy

College use of electronic mail - Electronic mail is an official means for communication within Fort Lewis College. Therefore, the College has the right to send communications to students via electronic mail and the right to expect that those communications will be received and read in a timely fashion.

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Colorado Alliance for Minority Participation—CO-AMP
970-247-7569
Colorado Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation - Since 1996, the CO-LSAMP consortium, consisting of 13 four-year Colleges/Universities and Community Colleges and four tribal nations in the four corners area, has built a strong alliance, working together to double the numbers of historically underrepresented minorities earning their bachelor degrees in Science, Math, Engineering and Technology. It is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Student opportunities provided by CO-LSAMP include tutoring, research opportunities, internships, scholarships, academic success skills, and other fun events.

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Computing and Telecommunications Resources
ResNet Support Line: 247-6899
Computer Lab Support Line: 247-7119
Student Account Support Line: 247-7022

Student computer labs are located in each of the main classroom buildings. There are also many smaller clusters of computers in academic and support services departments. The labs are typically open seven days a week with one lab in Reed Library being open twenty-four hours a day.

Student computer accounts are created within twenty-four hours of registration that allow access to the Internet, electronic mail, and campus computer resources.

Access to the campus Ethernet data network, telephone and voice-mail systems, and cable television system is provided in all campus residence hall and apartment rooms. A modem pool provides students with access to College servers and the Internet from off-campus.

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Disability Services
970-247-7459
In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Fort Lewis College makes reasonable accommodations on an individual basis. Students desiring accommodations must submit to Disability Services current and complete documentation, as specified in Fort Lewis College documentation guidelines, as early as possible after being admitted so that accommodations and services may be arranged in a timely manner.

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“El Centro” Latino Student Center
970-247-7654
“El Centro” is located in #21 North Complex, just behind the Center of Southwest Studies. It is the home of organizations and activities that serve the needs of Latino students and students who are interested in Spanish and Latin American culture. Comfortable space to study and socialize, computers, and a kitchen are available. Everyone is welcomed. Opportunities are provided to practice Spanish.

The goals of “El Centro” are to broaden knowledge of Hispano heritage, to provide the support needed to make school life more relevant, and to increase enrollment and graduation of all minority students.

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Health Career Advising

A great variety of exciting careers in human or animal medicine, health, and disease await well-prepared Fort Lewis College students. Today’s professional schools emphasize the importance of a liberal arts education and do not recruit students from one specific major or discipline. Therefore, students interested in careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, pharmacy, and physical therapy, to name but a few options, will find themselves well prepared and competitive as the result of a Fort Lewis College liberal arts education.

The most popular majors for pre-med students are Biology and Chemistry, but pre-med students have majored in a variety of disciplines including P.E. (Exercise/Sport Sciences), Psychology, History, Philosophy, Communications, Art, and Anthropology. While each professional school will list course prerequisites for admission, increasing emphasis is placed on communication and analytical skills, cumulative grade point average, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and an interview. Thus, the undergraduate years offer an opportunity to explore many academic areas, to develop basic skills and knowledge, and to demonstrate achievement in a chosen major. Since most allied health and medical professions have similar preparation requirements at the undergraduate level, students have the option of fine-tuning or changing specific career paths along the way.

Students planning health careers should become familiar with the specific admissions requirements of the professional schools in which they have an interest. The Departments of Biology and Chemistry offer specialized advisement and graduate application assistance through an Allied Health Committee. You will find faculty members available and eager to assist you in determining a “best fit” on the basis of your natural strengths, abilities, and values. Contact Department Chairs for more information.

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Learning Assistance Center

The Learning Assistance Center, located in Noble Hall, Room 280, helps students improve their academic skills in areas such as note-taking, time management, test-taking, studying for math courses, and studying for courses that emphasize memorization through workshops and individual appointments. The LAC also helps students improve their academic performance in specific courses by coordinating a peer tutor program. Workshops and tutoring schedules are available at the LAC office. LAC services are open to all students.

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Legal Career Advising

Pre-law advising is important for students who are interested in entering law school after completing a Bachelor’s degree. Pre-law advisors are available to provide academic planning and career counseling.

Students may approach one of the following advisors directly:
Kenyon Bunch, Ph.D. Political Science Department, 219 Noble. 247-7357.
Haeryon Kim, J.D., Ph.D. Academic Advising Center, 140 Miller. 382-6985.
Nancy Oppenheim, J.D., M.A., Ph.D. School of Business Administration, 188 EBH. 247-7093.
Suzanne Wilhelm, J.D., LL.M. School of Business Administration, 154 EBH. 247-7307.

Unless one of the pre-law advisors is your major advisor as well you still need an advisor in your major department.
No specific major fields are required nor preferred by law schools. Law schools are looking for excellence in reading, writing, and analytical and critical thinking. Consult your pre-law advisor in selecting courses.

Since the admissions standards for law school vary significantly by the individual institutions, it is important to research admissions standards for the law schools to which you wish to apply. Grade point average (GPA) and Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score are the two numerical components that all schools take into consideration. Visit the Law School Admission Council’s website. For more information on pre-law advising, contact the Advising Center at 970-247-7085.

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Library
Circulation 970-247-7270/Reference 970-247-7551
John F. Reed Library is an open access library serving the campus and the region. Any community member is welcome to use the library's services. The public reference area has over 20 computer stations with Internet access and there is no charge for this access. To check out material or order items through Interlibrary Loan, a community member can fill out a Local Patron form and receive a Fort Lewis College library card.

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Math Center

The Math Center, located in Noble Hall, Room 150, offers drop-in assistance to students enrolled in remedial and entry-level college mathematics courses. Many students do their homework at the Math Center. The Math Center is staffed by faculty from the Freshman Mathematics Program and the Mathematics Department and by peer tutors. The Math Center's services are open to all students.

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Native American Center
970-247-7292
The Native American Center’s mission is to promote the academic success and personal development of Native American students as well as advance cultural appreciation on the Fort Lewis campus and within the Four Corners community.

Located in the Miller Student Center, the Native American Center provides a supportive environment to Native American students faced with the challenges of education within a multicultural society. The academic and personal development of Native American students is addressed through individual advising and counseling as well as group workshops.

Faculty members from various college departments hold office hours at the Native American Center to provide academic assistance to students. Computers are available to assist students in research or paper writing. Many Native American student clubs and organizations also convene at the Native American Center to host social, cultural, and academic events as well as their regular meetings. These student organizations serve to promote cultural appreciation within the Fort Lewis College community as well as provide social support to the students. The Native American Center is a gathering place where Native American students from all over can explore their own and other Native American cultures.

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Program for Academic Advancement
970-247-7692
The Program for Academic Advancement (PAA), a federally funded TRIO program, offers students the guidance and support they need to succeed at Fort Lewis College. PAA offers individualized services to program participants.

Eligibility. To be eligible for PAA, a student must meet certain requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education. Contact PAA for details.

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Writing Center

The Writing Center’s motto is “Building better writers!” Students can go to the Writing Center for help with any kind of writing assignment or project at any stage in the writing process (from generating ideas, to establishing an organizational structure, to polishing a final draft). The Writing Center, located in Sage Hall, Room 105B, is staffed by faculty and trained peer tutors. The Writing Center's services are open to all students.

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SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION

Credit for some courses may be earned through special examination. This procedure is limited to regular catalog courses and may not apply to such courses as Special Topics or Independent Study.

The student should apply to the appropriate department chair, who may assign a faculty member to administer the exam. The chair will assure that the reasons for the course challenge are legitimate, and, if the course is an advanced one, that the student has the necessary prerequisites.

A student may not take a special exam for a course that he or she has already taken in the regular fashion, regardless of the grade earned previously.

The fee for credit by examination is listed in the current year Tuition and Fee Schedule, and must be paid before the exam is given.

College credit also is awarded for exceptional performance on tests administered by the following external testing agencies. To qualify for college credit based on test performance, the test must be completed prior to taking any collegiate coursework in the same area.

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Advanced Placement

1. Fort Lewis College participates in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. Under this program, outstanding secondary school students may take certain college-level courses in their own high schools. Satisfactory scores on an examination administered and graded by the College Board are forwarded to Fort Lewis and may serve as a basis for credit and/or advanced placement. Scores of 3 or higher are considered for college credit. For additional information, students should consult their high school counselor or write to the College Entrance Examination Board, Box 592, Princeton, NJ 08550.

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ACT Credit

2. Superior scores on the ACT Assessment Battery also serve as a basis for credit and/or advanced placement. The decision of the College is final in awarding credit by examination. For further information, contact the Admission and Development Office at 970-247-7184.
Students who have ACT scores in Math, English or Science of 29 or higher, and have grades no lower than B during their junior and senior years in the same subject area may receive credit for: ACTTest Fort Lewis CollegeEquivalency

Course Title Credits
Math Math 110 College Algebra 4
English Engl 190 Special Topics 3
Science PhySc 105 The Physical Sciences 3

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CLEP

3. Fort Lewis College has adopted a policy whereby up to a maximum of 24 credits may be granted on the basis of appropriate scores on the General Examinations of the College Level Examination Program. Students who obtain at least a standard score of 50 or the 50th percentile in natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, history, and mathematics will receive 6 semester credits for each examination provided the following stipulations are met:

No credit will be granted if college coursework has been taken that covers much of the area covered by the examinations.

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International Baccalaureate

4. Fort Lewis accepts credits completed through the International Baccalaureate Program. The International Baccalaureate is a comprehensive course of study for academically talented high school students in select high schools throughout the world. For each examination on which a score of four or higher is earned, the College will award credit and appropriate course equivalency. The credit may be used toward the 120-credit minimum for graduation.

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Cooperative Education Program
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Cooperative Education is an academic unit of the College that grants elective credit. The Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) is designed to assist students in applying valuable classroom knowledge to practical work and internship experiences. It also provides an opportunity for career exploration.

Students are eligible to participate in Co-op after they have completed their freshman year with a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average. The appropriateness and type of cooperative educational experience depends on the student's background as well as personal and career goals. The amount of co-op credit that counts toward graduation depends on the academic major.

Grading is on a credit (S) or no-credit (NC) basis.

For information and assistance contact the Cooperative Education Office, Room 260 EBH.

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English As A Second Language Programs (ESL)

Fort Lewis College offers an Intensive English Program each summer for international students. The program is designed to prepare non-English-speaking students linguistically and academically for college-level work in the U.S. Only advanced-intermediate to advanced students are accepted (minimum of 425 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language, TOEFL).

The ESL program emphasizes academic reading; academic writing, including essays and research papers; college skills, such as using the library for research and using the computer system; daily small discussion groups as well as culturally oriented field trips; and numerous excursions and activities. Successful completion of the Intensive English Program is accepted in place of a 500 TOEFL for admission to FLC.

For further information, contact the ESL Program Director, at 970-247-7615, or write to 278 Education/Business Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301.

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Enrichment Program

Enrichment courses are one or two credit ‘mini-courses’ that are numbered 190 and/or 390 and, when offered, are announced after student census day each semester. Enrichment courses are graded pass/fail. No more than 12 Pass/Fail credits are allowed to be counted towards elective graduation credits. These courses cannot be counted as requirements for the major, but the credits will count as elective credits toward graduation. Students are limited to taking no more than two of these special courses per trimester.

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Honors Program

For information about the John F Reed Honors Program, please contact Dr. Carol Smith at smith_carol@fortlewis.edu.

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Independent Study

At Fort Lewis College, Independent/Individualized Studies (299 & 499) courses are defined as student learning experiences structured and supervised by a faculty member. Students formally enroll during the period of research or independent study. The Independent/Individualized Studies should be completed in the term in which they are approved.

The amount of credit earned for each independent study course will be based on the number of hours the student will take to complete it. Credit hours, and documentation of hours completed, will be determined and recorded by the instructor of record. There will be a maximum of 8 credits of 299/499 toward the degree.

Students will complete a minimum of 50 hours of work for each credit hour earned. Prior approval to assure that the independent project is commensurate with the above number of credits will be given by the respective instructor, department chair/area coordinator and dean. The appropriate form and directions may be obtained through the Records Office website.

Independent Study courses should not be used to take the place of a course not being offered.

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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
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Exchanges

Exchanges are reciprocal agreements with partner institutions where students pay their home school tuition and fees, while receiving home school credit. Students are responsible for their travel expenses to their host school, as well as living expenses while on exchange. Financial aid is available to eligible Fort Lewis Students. Foreign students must apply through their home institutions for any financial assistance. Contact the International Student Exchange Office for details.

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Study Abroad

Study abroad programs offer alternative locations and curriculum choices to Fort Lewis students when exchange schools do not meet their needs. While participating on approved study abroad programs, students pay their tuition and program fees to the sponsoring institution or agency.
Students interested in schools in countries other than those mentioned should check with the International Programs Office since the College is expanding its exchange partnerships.

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International Dual Degree Program

Through a partnership with École Supérieure de Commerce de La Rochelle (France), students can earn business degrees from both that school and Fort Lewis College. Interested students should contact the School of Business Administration for details.

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National Student Exchange
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The National Student Exchange (NSE) gives Fort Lewis College students the opportunity to enhance their education by studying for one or two semesters on another campus in the NSE network of nearly 170 colleges and universities in the United States. Fort Lewis College students pay Fort Lewis College tuition and fees or resident tuition and fees at the host campus. Applications are due during February for the next academic year.

Credits and grades earned on exchange are incorporated into the student’s FLC records and grade point average. Financial aid normally can be arranged as usual.

Information and applications may be obtained from the International Programs Office.

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Mexico Programs

Fort Lewis College has encouraged a number of Study Abroad opportunities in Mexico. The main purpose of these programs is to develop fluency in the use of the Spanish language and to acquire an in-depth knowledge of the culture of Spanish-speaking people by immersion and by studying specific courses in the social sciences and arts oriented toward this goal. The normal duration of this experience is one or two trimesters. Most opportunities to study in Mexico require a good background in the language at least equivalent to one year of college-level Spanish. Students are strongly encouraged to live with a Mexican family. Students who are interested should contact the chair of the Sociology Department.

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Military Service Credit

Veterans often are allowed credit for previous education. Credit for military experience also may be allowed according to the American Council on Education recommendations. The D.D. 214 form and other relevant information should be submitted to the Records Office at the College. The student must make a written request for an evaluation of credits for military service.

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School of Business Administration Trimesters Abroad in Europe

The School of Business Administration conducts trimester programs at sites in Europe, with the courses taught in English by FLC faculty. Because there is no additional tuition for this program, it turns out to be quite inexpensive compared to many Semester Abroad Programs offered by other colleges and universities. While the program of courses is directed primarily at Business School students in their Junior year, it is open to all FLC students with junior standing who have completed the appropriate prerequisite courses.

Students interested in this program should see the more detailed description under the Business Administration section of the Catalog and contact the Assistant Dean of the School of Business Administration.

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Service Learning, Center for
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The Center for Service Learning is an academic support program which provides experiential and service oriented learning experiences for students. The Center staff assists faculty and students in linking academic study with engagement in a range of regional, community based needs and issues in areas of human service, environmental activism and community organizing. Because the Center serves as host to Volunteer Central, the Four Corner’s only regional volunteer clearinghouse, students may access hundreds of service and volunteer opportunities according to areas of their interest. The Center provides placement advising and support, academic credit, community based (off campus) work-study opportunities and Americorps educational scholarships for participating students.

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SUMMER PROGRAMS

The summer programs at Fort Lewis College offer a rich variety of courses from the regular curriculum for students who wish to graduate in fewer than four years.

Innovative Months

Each year a selection of “innovative month” courses offers focused and in-depth study. These are typically six-credit courses that include travel, either regional or international, and immersion in other cultures. Travel classes are an increasingly important part of a complete education for the growing interactions of world cultures and markets. Whether a student’s interest is business, education, government, or social commitments, these opportunities for travel study may be an important part of a student’s total educational program.

Recent courses have included a field study of environmental politics in the Southwest; a field study experience in animal behavior in Kenya; a van tour of Mexico for immersion in Mesoamerica language and culture; and travel to nations as divergent as Ladakh, France, Spain, and Guatemala focusing on political, cultural, and economic change. These courses are announced during the fall and winter terms for the coming summer.

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TRS – Transitional Studies

Transitional Studies courses are designed to assist students in their transition from high school to college. The classes do not give students credit towards graduation, but do carry credit that can be applied to financial aid and housing requirements. Students receive letter grades for TRS coursework.

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SCHOLASTIC HONOR SOCIETIES

Scholastic honor societies maintain chapters at the College to recognize outstanding academic achievement by Fort Lewis students. Among them are the following:

Beta Alpha Psi – Beta Alpha Psi is a national honor society and a scholastic, professional, and accounting fraternity. The objectives of Beta Alpha Psi include the recognition of outstanding academic achievements in the field of accounting; the promotion of association among members and practicing accountants; the provision of opportunities for self-development; and the encouragement of a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibilities.

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Beta Beta Beta – The Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society was established in 1922 with the goal of encouraging scholarly activity in undergraduate biology education. The Fort Lewis College Chapter, Epsilon Upsilon, is among the many chapters that are established nationwide. Membership in the society offers students opportunities to conduct undergraduate research, present findings at local and national meetings, and publish in the Tri-Beta scholarly journal. Tri-Beta activities include trips to scientific laboratories and natural field sites, as well as volunteer work in conservation biology.

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Beta Gamma Sigma – The National Honor Society in Business and Management was founded in 1913. Beta Gamma Sigma encourages and rewards scholarship, promotes advancement of education in business, and fosters integrity in the conduct of business operations.

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Kappa Mu Epsilon – The Mathematics Honors Society Kappa Mu Epsilon was founded in 1931 to further the interests of mathematics in schools that place their primary interests in undergraduate programs; to educate the undergraduate on the importance mathematics has played in western civilization; to develop an appreciation for mathematics’ demand for logical and rigorous thought; to recognize outstanding achievement in mathematics; and to educate members on advances made in the field.

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Lambda Alpha (Chapter Beta of Colorado) - The National Collegiate Honors Society for Anthropology was founded in 1968. The society encourages and stimulates scholarship and research in anthropology by recognizing and honoring superior achievement in the discipline among students and faculty engaged in the study of anthropology. Membership eligibility is at least 12 hours of anthropology coursework and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25.

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Native American Honor Society – The Fort Lewis College Native American Honor Society was established in 1982 to promote and recognize outstanding scholarship among Native American students on campus. All activities are directed toward public service. Membership is open to junior and senior Native American students with cumulative grade point averages of 3.0 or better.

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Phi Alpha Theta – Phi Alpha Theta is the national honor society that recognizes outstanding scholarship among history students. The Fort Lewis chapter was established in 1964-65 and is the College’s oldest, continuously active honor society.

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Phi Epsilon Kappa – Phi Epsilon Kappa is a national honor society that recognizes outstanding students in Exercise Science. The society is committed to community service as well as providing educational activities for its members. Membership is open to Exercise Science students with a minimum grade point average of a 3.0 within the Exercise Science major.

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Phi Kappa Phi – This honor society is the oldest and largest national honor society that recognizes and encourages superior scholarship in all academic disciplines. Established in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi selects members who meet high academic standards from throughout the College community. Fort Lewis College was awarded a chapter of Phi Kappa Phi in 1992, thus recognizing the quality of the College’s faculty, students, and academic programs.

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Phi Sigma Iota (Chapter Chi) – This honor society for foreign language students recognizes outstanding scholarship for those who have a least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, who have completed at least one junior-level course, and who rank in the highest 35 percent of their class in general scholarship.

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Psi Chi – The Psychology Honor Society recognizes outstanding scholarship for students majoring in psychology. The society encourages the advancement of psychology through observation, logical thinking, and critical—yet tolerant—open-mindedness and to continue the effort of understanding human nature.

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Sigma Delta Pi (Chapter Kappa Tau) – The Hispanic Honor Society recognizes students majoring in Spanish who have completed at least one junior-level Spanish course and have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in their Spanish courses and overall. Membership in Sigma Delta Pi is the highest academic honor in the field of Spanish studies. The society seeks to develop a better understanding of the language, literature, and culture of Spanish-speaking peoples.

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Sigma Pi Sigma – Sigma Pi Sigma was founded in 1921 and is the only national physics honor society. It is a fully recognized honor society within the Society of Physics Students, a member of the Association of College Honor Societies, and is an affiliated Society of the American Institute of Physics. Sigma Pi Sigma exists to foster interest in physics at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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Sigma Tau Delta (Chapter Kappa Psi) – The purpose of the English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta is to honor undergraduates, graduates, and scholars in academia, as well as professional writers who have realized accomplishments in linguistics or literary realms of the English language. Fort Lewis College students who are eligible for membership are those who have successfully completed at least 45 hours of course work with a cumulative grade point of at least 3.25.

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Sigma Xi – Sigma Xi was founded in 1886 at Cornell University as an honor society for scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. It rewards excellence in scientific research and encourages a sense of companionship and cooperation among scientists in all fields.

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GENERAL EDUCATION

There are five components to the General Education portion of the bachelor’s degree:

I. Composition
II. Quantitative Reasoning
III. Thematic Studies 1 & 2
IV. Information Literacy
V. Physical Activity and Wellness

As a liberal arts institution, Fort Lewis College requires that students be broadly prepared to reason, evaluate, and communicate once they leave college to participate in society as productive citizens. While the majors provide the specialized knowledge necessary for pursuing a more focused path, the General Education component of the bachelor’s degree serves to enhance, enlarge, and further develop students’ skills and critical thinking abilities. Because some of the General Education requirements may also count towards the major, students will have added opportunity to experience the goals and philosophy of a liberal arts education throughout their entire college career.

I. Composition

First Year Academic Writing Requirement

Students will complete the first part of the academic writing requirement by taking one course, Comp 150, Reading and Writing in College, or two courses, Comp 125/126, Reading in College and Writing in College.

Major Field Writing Requirement

After completing Comp 150 (or Comp 125/126) and Lib 150 (see below), students must take the writing intensive course required by their major. These courses are designated with a “W” suffix. Writing intensive “W” courses may also be counted towards both major requirements and General Education requirements.
Prerequisite: Comp 150 (or Comp 125/126), Lib 150, and specific departmental requirements that appear in the catalog for the courses.

EXEMPTIONS (FOR COMP 150)

Students who demonstrate outstanding writing ability may be exempted from Comp 150, entitled “Reading and Writing in College.” Exemptions from Comp 150 may be awarded to students who meet one of the following requirements:

1. A score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Test for English Composition/Literature.
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2. A score of 650 or above on the SAT II Writing Test.
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3. A score of 4 or higher on the English Exam of the International Baccalaureate Program.

Students who are exempted from Comp 150 by the Advanced Placement Test will receive six credits; students exempted from Comp 150 by the International Baccalaureate will receive four credits in addition to the exemption because that test is accompanied by a year-long writing course. Students who are exempted from Comp 150 by the SAT II Writing Test will not receive course credit.

Students who are in the block transfer programs are advised not to accept the Comp 150 exemption because other colleges or universities may not accept the exemption, thus invalidating the transfer. All students who plan to transfer at any time should be especially careful to check with their advisors before accepting any course exemption.

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II. Quantitative Reasoning

Students may satisfy the Q – requirement in one of two ways:

1. They may take a traditional math or statistics course. This option is intended for students whose major includes quantitative reasoning. It is not any one course that provides quantitative reasoning skills to these students but rather their program of study as a whole. Effectively this will be measured by having taken one course on the Traditional Math or Statistics Course List:

Traditional Math or Statistics Course List:
BA 253Q Business Statistics
Math 110Q College Algebra OR any subsequent math course with a Q designation
Math 201Q Elementary Statistics
Psyc 241Q Basic Statistics for Psychologists

2. The second option is to take a course that specifically addresses quantitative reasoning skills and provides a general, meaningful quantitative experience. This will be measured by having taken a course on the Quantitative Reasoning Course List:

Quantitative Reasoning Course List:
Econ 201Q Personal Finance
Math 105Q College Mathematics

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III. Thematic Studies

Thematic Studies is a large and key component of General Education at Fort Lewis College. The Thematic Studies program addresses the goals of a liberal arts education – broad preparation so that students will be able to reason, evaluate, and communicate as productive citizens – by focusing on interdisciplinary learning centered around four theme-based knowledge areas. The themes are:

Culture, Identity, and Expression (R)
Understanding cultural phenomena is critical to every student’s college education because of the centrality of cultural experience in the organization of social life, including arrangements of power, access to resources, and the construction of identity. A focus on Culture, Identity, and Expression is especially important at Fort Lewis College because diversity education is central to the college mission. Courses offered in this theme area approach cultural understanding through comparative and historical perspectives. These courses also include discussion of contemporary issues, human agency, and a variety of linguistic and expressive phenomena important in the construction and transmission of cultural meaning and identity.

Systems and Institutions (S)
Understanding how individuals, organizations, and institutions function within broader political, economic, and sociocultural systems helps students understand and navigate the complex world of which they are a part. The overall goal in this theme is that students develop a systemic approach to examining institutions, systems, and interactions among multiple systems, in addition to an understanding of the historical and contemporary components of systems. Courses in this theme area include consideration of how systems influence our ideas and actions and the individual’s role in maintaining and transforming systems and institutions.

Technology (T/Tx)
Courses in the Technology theme area examine the scientific underpinnings of various technologies such as communications and information systems, biological technology, and physical and electro/mechanical technologies. Students develop a basis for assessing technologies and an understanding of both the limitations and opportunities associated with technologies. In addition, the historical relationship between technological development and social change plus important ethical questions associated with technologies are examined.

Natural Environment (N/Nx)
Natural Environment courses emphasize the importance of sustaining a balance between natural resources and human needs. These courses address interconnectedness as the fundamental principle of ecological systems and sustainability as the most important issue of the contemporary environmental debate. Consideration of global and local environmental issues, diverse approaches to analyzing these issues, plus opportunities for experiential learning including collection and analysis of data are aspects of Natural Environment courses.

As part of college-wide General Education requirements, students take one lower-division Thematic Studies course (TS1) from each of the theme areas. One of these courses must have an attached science lab (x). After completing all four TS1 courses, the Quantitative requirement, Comp 150 or 126 and Lib 150 plus achieving junior status, students take one upper-division interdisciplinary Thematic Studies course (TS2) from each of the theme areas. TS1 courses are listed in the catalog and course schedule under departmental headings and are followed by one of the theme designations (R, S, T/Tx, N/Nx). TS2 courses are listed under Thematic Studies in the catalog and course schedule.

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IV. Information Literacy (Lib 150)

Library 150 examines the role information plays in daily life, how information is generated, and how it is organized. Emphasis will be placed on accessing and critically evaluating information, especially within the context of conducting research in an academic library.

V. Physical Activity and Wellness

Three courses of 1 credit each are required: ES 100, 1 skills course, and 1 fitness course.

General Education requirements look like this:

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