Fort
Lewis College
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 (300 or 400) courses. 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, School Dean, or Program Director will determine approval. Return to Requirements for Graduation 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 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 section of this catalog. Return to Requirements for Graduation 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. 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, 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). Return to Requirements for Graduation 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. Students with two minors may count no more than one course toward both minors. If a minor is chosen, it must be completed prior to graduation. Return to Requirements for Graduation 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. Return to Requirements for Graduation 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. Return to Requirements for GraduationOnce 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 during 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. Return to Requirements for GraduationThere are two dates for commencement ceremonies each year: one ceremony in December, following the fall term and two ceremonies 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. Return to Requirements for GraduationReturn to Academic / Campus Policies
New Student Advising and Registration procedures are detailed in the Admission Section of the catalog. 970-247-7085 Return to Registration Procedures 970-247-7350 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 begins in mid-November for the winter semester and in late March for the fall semester and summer terms. Return to Registration Procedures 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 Date* and prior to the last day of regular classes, all course drops must be submitted using a Course Drop Form which may be obtained from the Records Office. The form requires an instructor's signature, an instructor assigned ‘F’ or ‘W’ grade, and must be submitted to the Records Office within seven days of the instructor's signature for processing, or the last class day of the term in which the student is registered, whichever comes first. After Census Date, 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 semester 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 semester and through Census Date*, or the 2nd day of Summer Sessions, 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 Date, 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 a week after the first class meeting. Regularly scheduled courses cannot be added after Census Date. *Census Date: Census Date 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 Date 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 Date for any semester or five-week summer session, all courses for which a student has registered will appear on the student’s permanent academic record. Through Census Date, courses may be dropped via WEBOPUS from a student’s registration and will not appear on the student’s transcript. After Census Date, 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. Return to Registration Procedures 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 on the next page. Official withdrawals
are accepted through the last day of regular classes for any given term,
and will not be permitted during finals week. If a student experiences problems with any of the above processes 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. Return to Registration Procedures 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’s degree. Return to Registration Procedures The normal student load in a given semester is 15 semester credits. If students follow the prescribed courses for a selected major and complete at least 15 credit hours each semester, they may reasonably expect to complete the degree program within eight semesters. Return to Registration Procedures Full-time load for enrollment certification for Veterans Benefit, athletics, loans, etc., is 12 credits per semester. 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. Return to Registration Procedures 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. Return to Registration Procedures The College reserves the right to cancel a class for any semester if enrollment is not deemed sufficient. Return to Registration Procedures Fort Lewis does not charge a fee for regular transcript requests. Transcript requests must be made via Webopus with an identification PIN, or in writing with a student’s signature. Requests should be 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. Return to Registration Procedures 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): Return to Registration Procedures Return to Academic / Campus Policies
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: A = 4.00 points C
= 2 points 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, AU, NG, and I do not affect the grade point average. X - 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. P -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. 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. NOTE: Pass-Fail credits being transferred to Fort Lewis College are not accepted. W -The grade of W signifies withdrawal from the course while passing. The instructor must assign a W or an F if a student withdraws after census date. S - The grade of S (Satisfactory) means that the student has successfully completed the course. NC - 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. 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. NG - The grade of NG (No Grade) indicates that the instructor did not report a grade by the deadline for submission of final grades. AU -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 semester. 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. I -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. 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 lower, 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. After grades have been posted to the student’s transcript or permanent record, the appropriate faculty via a Special Grade Report form through the Records Office, must make all changes. If a year has passed since the original grade was filed, special approval for a grade change from the appropriate Dean is required. In the event that a student has graduated prior to a grade change being filed, the original grade will remain permanently on the graduate’s transcript. Regular class attendance is expected, with instructors determining the extent to which absences affect final grades. Separate days are set aside for final examinations at the close of each semester. It is the student’s responsibility to take all final examinations. Dean’s List/Graduating with Honors The Dean’s List, published at the end of the Fall and Winter Semesters, honors students for high scholastic achievement. Students who attain a grade point average of 3.6 or better in no fewer than 15 hours of graded college level work and who have completed all work for which they are registered by the end of the term will be on the Dean’s List 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: Summa Cum Laude Grade
point average of 3.8 to 4.0 Return
to Academic Policies 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.
Academic dismissal occurs when a student has a term GPA of less than 2.00 the first term following readmission from suspension. Return
to Academic Policies 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. 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). 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. Return to Academic / Campus Policies
Academic
Success Program Return to Academic Support Programs Colorado
Alliance for Minority Participation—CO-AMP Student opportunities provided by CO-LSAMP include tutoring, research opportunities, internships, scholarships, academic success skills, and other fun events. Return to Academic Support Programs Computing
and Telecommunications Resources 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. Return to Academic Support Programs Disability
Services Return to Academic Support Programs “El
Centro” Latino Student Center 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. Return to Academic Support Programs A variety of 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 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 Exercise Science, 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. Contact Department Chairs for more information. Return to Academic Support Programs Pre-law advising is important for students who are interested in entering law school after completing a Bachelor’s degree. The following pre-law advisors are available to provide academic planning and career counseling: Kenyon Bunch, Ph.D.
Political Science Department, 219 Noble. 970-247-7357. Unless one of the
pre-law advisors is your major advisor as well you still need an advisor
in your major department. Since the admissions standards for law school vary significantly, 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 at: www.lsac.org. For more information on pre-law advising, contact the Academic Advising Center at 970-247-7085. Return to Academic Support Programs The Math Center, located in Noble Hall, Room 287, 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. Return to Academic Support Programs Native
American Center Located in the Miller Student Center, the Native American Center provides a supportive environment to Native American students. 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 hold their regular meetings. The Native American Center is a gathering place where Native American students from all over can explore their own and other Native American cultures. Return to Academic Support Programs Program
for Academic Advancement Eligibility. To be eligible for PAA, a student must meet certain requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education. Contact PAA for details. Return to Academic Support Programs Writing
Center Return to Academic Support Programs Return to Academic / Campus Policies 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, which may assign a faculty
member to administer the exam. The chair will assure that the reasons
for the course challenge is legitimate, and, if the course is an advanced
one, that the student has the necessary prerequisites. 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. Return to Academic / Campus Policies
Advanced
Placement Advanced Placement Departments, Course Titles, and Credits. Return to Special Academic Programs 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 Office of Admission 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:
Return to Special Academic Programs 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 is met: No credit will be granted if college coursework has been taken that covers much of the area covered by the examinations. Fort Lewis College also grants additional credits on the basis of appropriate results of the Subject Matter Examinations of the College Level Examination Program. Further information may be obtained from the Fort Lewis College Testing Center in Noble Hall, Room 150, or from C.L.E.P., Box 1821, Princeton, NJ 08540. Return to Special Academic Programs International
Baccalaureate Return to Special Academic Programs Cooperative
Education Program 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. Return to Special Academic Programs 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. Return to Special Academic Programs Enrichment courses are one or two credit “mini-courses” that are numbered 190 and/or 390 and, are announced after Census Date each semester. Enrichment courses are elective courses only, and are graded pass/fail. Students are limited to a total of 12 pass/fail elective credits and are limited to two Enrichment courses per term. Return to Special Academic Programs Honors
Program Return to Special Academic Programs At Fort Lewis College, Individualized/Independent 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 Individualized/Independent 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 of work completed and, 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. Return to Special Academic Programs Return to Academic / Campus Policies
970-247-7650 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 Programs Office for details. Return to International Programs 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. Return to International Programs 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. Return to International 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 semesters. 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. Return to International Programs 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. Return to International Programs School of Business Administration Semesters Abroad in Europe The School of Business Administration conducts semester 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 School of Business Administration. Return to International Programs Service
Learning, Center for Return to International Programs Return to Academic / Campus Policies 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. 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. 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. Courses and descriptions are listed under Transitional Studies in the back of the catalog. Return to Academic / Campus Policies 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 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. Beta Beta Beta 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 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. 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. Kappa Mu Epsilon, the Mathematics Honors Society was founded in 1931 to further the interests of mathematics in schools that focus on 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Phi Kappa Phi 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. Phi Sigma Iota (Chapter Chi) is the honor society for foreign language students and 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. 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 promotes the effort of understanding human nature. Sigma Delta Pi (Chapter Kappa Tau) 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. 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. Sigma Tau Delta (Chapter Kappa Psi) honors 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. 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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