Academic Catalog 2024-2025

ACADEMIC CATALOG2
A Liberal Arts College for2
Bachelor of Arts and Associate of Arts Degree Programs2
Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science Degree Programs2
Comprehensive Academic and Developmental Support Services2
Field Placement/Internship as Integral to a Four-year Career Curriculum2
Small Classes and Supplemental Instruction2
Faculty Dedicated to Multimodal Undergraduate Instruction2
Interdisciplinary Focus and Study Abroad Programs2
Participatory Learning with an Emphasis on Critical Thinking and Emotional Intelligence2
An Opportunity to Succeed in a Rigorous and Welcoming Learning Community2
Volume XXXVI2
TABLE OF CONTENTS3
BEACON COLLEGE CATALOG5
Disclaimers5
Updating Academic Catalog Information5
The Registrar is responsible for updating the information in the academic catalog. Curricular and policy changes must first be approved for changed by the Academic & Curriculum Committee. Once approved, the changes are made automatically to the electr...5
Obtaining Archival Versions of Academic Catalogs5
The Registrar is responsible for ensuring the archival versions of the academic catalog are maintained. Students consult with the Registrar when seeking access to archived catalogs.5
Students and the general public can easily access archived catalogs by visiting the Beacon College website or by contacting the Registrar’s Office5
Notification of Catalog Changes5
Every effort is made to notify students of changes in course offerings and new requirements as they occur. Academic advisors have the main role in communicating changes as they meet with students to plan course schedules. Students are given the option...5
Cost of Attendance5
Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of school-related expenses the student can expect to have for the academic year or semester of enrollment. The COA is composed of the following categories: tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, t...5
Financial Aid5
Beacon College Website5
The information found on the Beacon College website is made available as an informational public service by Beacon College. Any references to organizations, commercial products, processes, or services by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwi...5
Regarding documents available on the Institution’s website, as all information is subject to change, the College makes no warranty of, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or currency of the information contained therein.6
The College makes no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of any of the material located on other sites, whether accessed via a link, frame, or by staff or student web searching. The College is not responsible for con...6
Voter Registration6
Beacon College fully supports and advocates that students register to vote. Voter Registration forms are available in the Office of Student Affairs. Students can also register through the Florida Division of Elections - Department of State website: ht...6
Crime Statistics6
The Campus Crime Statistics Report is available in the Office of Campus Safety, located at Campus Tech & Safety Building, and the Office of Admissions, located in the Palmetto Building on campus.6
Memberships8
FALL TERM 20249
AUGUST9
SEPTEMBER9
OCTOBER9
NOVEMBER9
DECEMBER9
December 2 Classes Resume9
December 6 Return of Study Abroad9
December 11 Fall Commencement9
December 12-13 Final Assessments9
JANUARY9
FEBRUARY9
February 3 End of Drop/Add Period for Foundations Program9
February 17 Presidents’ Day - no classes9
March 3-7 Summer Term 2025 Class Registration9
APRIL9
SUMMER TERM 20259
MAY9
May 12 Summer Term Classes Begin9
May 26 Memorial Day – Campus Closed9
THE COLLEGE’S STATEMENTS OF MISSION, STRATEGY, VISION, STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES, AND CORE10
DEVELOPMENTAL THEME10
GENERAL INFORMATION12
LOCATION12
CAMPUS12
LEESBURG COMMUNITY12
ADMISSIONS13
GENERAL ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE13
United States Citizens13
International Non-immigrant Students13
Beacon College is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant students.13
ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE DECISIONS14
Acceptance14
Provisional Acceptance14
Hold14
Denial14
Application Materials15
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY15
TRANSFER INFORMATION15
Transfer Students15
Transfer of Credits15
FINANCIAL INFORMATION16
REFUND POLICIES19
Refunds for Federal Financial Aid Recipients20
Refunds for Recipients of Veterans Benefits20
Refund Appeal Process21
FINANCIAL AID21
What types of financial aid are available to qualified students?21
Pell Grant: this need-based award amount varies and can be granted each year. The award amount is directly related to the student’s expected family contribution as determined by the FAFSA form and the student’s enrollment status (i.e., full-time, ¾-ti...21
Florida State Financial Aid Programs22
Assistance24
Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Recipients24
Student Code of Conduct for Beacon College Scholarship Recipients25
Repayment of Title IV Federal Funds: What are Title IV Federal Funds?25
Scholarships26
Beacon Scholarships26
For additional information about financial aid:28
Phone: 352-638-979228
International Phone: 011-352-787-766028
E-mail: financialaid@beaconcollege.edu28
STUDENT AFFAIRS29
OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS29
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES29
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS29
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES29
COUNSELING SERVICES29
DINING SERVICES30
RESIDENCE LIFE30
CAMPUS SAFETY30
STUDENT HANDBOOK31
STUDENT VEHICLES31
REGIONAL ACTIVITIES31
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES32
LIBRARY32
WRITING CENTER32
CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS33
ACADEMIC INFORMATION34
TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY34
Absences from examinations are excused only in cases of severe illness or occasions of equal exigency.38
Cell phone use is NOT permitted in classes. All cell phones must be set to the “OFF” position.38
Definition40
Failing Grade Policy41
Incomplete Grade Policy41
Reporting Grades41
Grade Changes41
Academic Complaints41
Grade Point Average42
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS42
TRANSFER CREDITS TO OTHER COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES42
ACADEMIC STANDING43
Academic Class Defined43
STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS43
Good Academic Standing43
Academic Warning43
Probation after Academic Suspension44
Students on probation will be allowed to continue as long as they achieve a 2.00 or higher semester GPA. A student’s probation status will be removed once a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher is achieved.44
Academic Dismissal44
College Withdrawal44
Retroactive Medical Withdrawal44
ACADEMIC HONORS45
Students can take a regular course as an Honors course. In the Honors course, students will explore a subject in greater depth and complexity than the regular course. To be eligible to take an Honors course, students must have earned at least 60 cred...46
Students can earn the Honors Certificate by successfully completing four Honors courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 in these courses.46
Honors courses and the Honors Certificate are shown on a student’s academic transcript.46
Psi Tau Omega46
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS48
COLLEGE PROGRAM48
ACADEMIC MAJORS48
ACADEMIC MAJORS: CORE CREDIT REQUIREMENTS49
ANTHROZOOLOGY49
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT49
HUMAN SERVICES50
HUMANITIES51
STUDIO ARTS51
GENERAL EDUCATION52
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS53
ASSOCIATE AND BACHELOR DEGREES53
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT53
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS54
A.S. Computer Information Systems: Information Systems Track54
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS55
A.S. Computer Information Systems: Web & Digital Media Track55
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS55
A.A. Human Services55
IV. Career Development………………………………………………………………………….………355
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS56
A.A. Humanities56
A.A. Psychology56
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS57
A.A. Studio Arts57
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS58
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS59
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS60
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT TRACK60
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS61
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS: INFORMATION SYSTEMS TRACK61
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS62
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS: WEB & DIGITAL MEDIA TRACK62
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS63
HUMAN SERVICES63
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS64
HUMANITIES64
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS65
PSYCHOLOGY65
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS66
STUDIO ARTS66
CONCENTRATIONS67
A concentration is defined as four courses (12 credit hours) in the same subject area. Students may create concentrations to reflect career goals or personal interests.67
MINORS67
MINORS: COURSE REQUIREMENTS67
Anthrozoology67
Business Management67
MINORS: COURSE REQUIREMENTS68
Computer Forensics and Cyber Security68
The minor combines Computer Forensics and Cyber Security. Computer Forensics provides students an in-depth background in investigation, and analysis techniques in gathering and preserving digital evidence that are presentable in a court of law. The mi...68
Computer Information Systems68
Computer Information Systems: Web and Digital Media68
MINORS: COURSE REQUIREMENTS69
Criminal Justice69
Education69
English/Literature69
MINORS: COURSE REQUIREMENTS70
Entrepreneurship70
The Entrepreneurship minor will provide students with the opportunity to learn the basic principles of business operations and new venture development. The learning objectives of the program include evaluation of opportunities and prospects for new ve...70
Game Design70
The Game Design minor is available for students with an interest in Game Design as an extension of their major course of study. The focus of the minor is to provide a foundation in the conceptual, theoretical, and practical skills needed to pursue aca...70
History70
MINORS: COURSE REQUIREMENTS71
Human Services71
The Human Services minor is designed to provide a foundation for the diverse areas of the helping professions. Human Services professions are among the fastest growing occupations in the nation as society recognizes the necessity, value, and reward of...71
Humanities71
The Humanities minor is designed for students interested in understanding the past. Present, and future of the world and its peoples. The Humanities minor promotes intellectual foundations and analytical skills. Students must successfully these six co...71
MINORS: COURSE REQUIREMENTS72
Industrial and Organizational Psychology72
The Industrial and Organizational Psychology minor is designed to provide students with marketable skills that they can use to gain a competitive advantage in their job or graduate school search. Students must successfully these six courses: (18 credi...72
Psychology72
Studio Arts72
The minor in Studio Arts is designed to inspire students to develop creatively and artistically with intellectual flexibility. The experience of participation through studio arts builds enrichment skills for both professional and personal development....72
ART 1000 Fundamentals of 2-D & Color72
ART 1500 3-D Fundamentals72
ART 2300 Drawing I72
ART 2000-4000 Level Elective72
ART 2000-4000 Level Elective72
ANTHROZOOLOGY73
Students will be introduced to the comparative study of life processes (metabolism, growth, reproduction, etc.) as it relates to animal physiology. Course Fee73
ART74
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT77
COLLEGE READINESS/DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION79
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS79
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION/CAREER DEVELOPMENT83
COE 4606 Career Development 4 credits84
CRIMINAL JUSTICE84
DANCE84
EDUCATION85
ENGLISH85
HEALTH, LEISURE, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION86
HISTORY86
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT88
HUMAN SERVICES89
LITERATURE92
MATHEMATICS93
MUSIC94
This course is intended for students with an interest in music who would like to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of how music works. Students will be introduced to different kinds of musical expression helping them develop an appreci...94
PSYCHOLOGY94
BOARD OF TRUSTEES98
Chair98
Daniel H. Averbeck, Ph.D.98
Ft. Wright, KY98
Richard O. Williams, Ph.D.98
CORPORATE OFFICERS98
COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS99
President99
Senior Administrators99
Chief Operating Officer99
Betit, Brent99
B.A., Dartmouth College: English Language & Literature99
Ed.D., Fielding Graduate University: Educational Leadership & Change99
Chief Information Officer99
Hough, Brad99
B.A., Western Washington University: Interactive Multimedia Systems Design99
M.Ed., Western Washington University: Instructional Technology99
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University: Education & Human Development (Instructional Technology)99
Vice President of Academic Affairs99
Reilly, Kevin99
Dean of the Center for Student Success & Disability Services Coordinator100
Hagerty, Oksana100
B.A., Dniepropetrovsk National University: Applied Psychology100
M.A., Dniepropetrovsk National University: Applied Psychology100
Ph.D., Kharkiv National University: Educational and Developmental Psychology100
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS100
Vice President of Academic Affairs100
Reilly, Kevin100
Haines-Bennett, Jennifer100
B.A., University of Wyoming: Dual Major: Elementary & Special Education100
Department Chairs100
Business and Technology Chair100
Human Services and Psychology Chair101
Perrone, Richard101
Studio Arts & Humanities Chair101
B.A., Georgetown College: Fine Arts101
M.F.A., University of Cincinnati: Fine Arts101
Faculty: Business & Technology Department101
B.S., Florida Southern College: Business Administration101
M.A., Webster University: Management & Leadership101
M.A., Webster University: Marketing101
D.B.A, Northcentral University: Marketing (in progress)101
Faculty: Human Services and Psychology Department102
Marsden, Andrea: Associate Professor102
B.A., University of Missouri: Psychology102
M.A., University of Missouri: Industrial/Organizational Psychology102
Ph.D., University of Missouri: Industrial/Organizational Psychology102
Nance, Nicoletta: Associate Professor102
Ph.D., Capella University: Human Services102
Perrone, Richard: Associate Professor102
Wood, Nancy: Assistant Professor103
M.S.W., St. Leo University: Social Work103
M.S., Keller Graduate School: Human Resource Management103
M.B.A., Keller Graduate School103
Ph.D., Capella University: Human Services103
Faculty: Humanities Department103
B.S., University of Toronto: English & Psychology103
M.A., Edinburgh-Napier University: Creative Writing103
Ph.D., The University of Texas at Dallas: Literature103
Calderara Tiffany: Instructor103
B.A., Southern Oregon University: English & Writing103
M.Ed., University of Alaska Fairbanks: Special Education103
B.S., Florida State University: Sociology103
B.A., University of Central Florida: Psychology103
M.S./Ed.S., Florida State University: Counseling & Human Systems103
DeJarnett, Rosemarie: Senior Instructor & Assistant Chair – General Education & Distance Learning103
Nesbitt, William: Professor104
Smith, Sara: Instructor104
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University: Wildlife & Fisheries Science104
M.S., Canisius College: Anthrozoology104
Steingold, Alexandria: Instructor104
B.A., Marist College: English104
M.A., University of Central Florida: Rhetoric & Composition104
B.A., Georgetown College: Fine Arts105
M.F.A., University of Cincinnati: Fine Arts105
ACCOUNTING SERVICES105
Director of Accounting Services105
Payroll Specialist & Accounting Support105
Arnold, Ronna105
Senior Student Account Specialist105
Eckhart, Cynthia M.105
Student Account Specialist106
Nakahara, Mari106
A.S., Miami Dade College: Travel Industry Management106
Bursar106
Accounts Payable Lead and Purchasing Specialist106
Shelton, Lilith106
B.S., University of Central Florida: Business Administration106
Payables Clerk106
ADMISSIONS OFFICE106
Bookstore Manager107
Meeks, Kelly107
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES -108
CENTER FOR CAREER PREPARATION108
B.S., Florida State University: Sociology108
B.A., University of Central Florida: Psychology108
M.S./Ed.S., Florida State University: Counseling & Human Systems108
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES -108
CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS108
Dean of the Center for Student Success & Disability Services Coordinator108
Hagerty, Oksana108
B.A., Dniepropetrovsk National University: Applied Psychology108
M.A., Dniepropetrovsk National University: Applied Psychology108
Ph.D., Kharkiv National University: Educational and Developmental Psychology108
Learning Specialists/Academic Advisors108
Boduch, Melissa – Deputy Coordinator for Title IX108
B.A., Westfield State University: Psychology108
B.A., Westfield State University: Special Education in Severe Special Needs108
M.S., Black Hills State University: Curriculum & Instruction108
Ed.D., Capella University: Special Education Leadership108
Bugg, Derick109
B.A., Warner Southern College: Organizational Management109
M.A., Argosy University: Mental Health Counseling109
Dunlap, Julie109
A.S., James Madison University: Communication Sciences, & Disorders109
B.S., West Virginia University109
Harris-Rocker, Tanya109
B.S., University of South Florida: English Education109
M.A., University of Phoenix: Organization Management109
Heider, Danielle109
B.A., Guilford College: Psychology109
M.R.C., University of Kentucky109
Marcano-Ramirez, Maria109
B.A., University of Puerto Rico: Psychology109
M.A., University of Puerto Rico: Rehabilitation Counseling109
Mauro, Lisa109
B.A., University of Connecticut: Music109
M.A., Sacred Heart University: Teaching109
Mayor, Melissa - Disability Services Specialist109
B.A., Indiana University Bloomington: Psychology109
B.A., Indiana University Bloomington: Sociology109
M.A.T., National University: Teaching109
Teacher Certification K-12 Education109
Muñoz, Barbara109
B.S., Nova Southeastern University: Elementary Education109
M.A., Nova Southeastern University: Science Education109
Ed.S., National Louis University: Educational Leadership & Supervision109
Ed.D., National Louis University: Educational Leadership (in progress)109
Nandkissore, Shauna109
Owens, Samantha109
B.A., University of South Florida: Behavioral Healthcare109
M.S., University of West Florida: Exceptional Student Education109
Ed.D., Liberty University: Educational Leadership (in progress)109
Patestides, Michele109
B.A., Barnard College: Program in the Arts109
M.S., Nova Southeastern University: Varying Exceptionalities109
Office Coordinator – Student Support110
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES –110
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS110
Consultant of International Programs110
Brode, Andrea110
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES - LIBRARY110
Director of Library Resources110
Dreimiller, Gretchen110
Assistant Director of Library Resources110
Morgan, Emily110
Circulation Librarian110
Richardson, Kenya110
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES – MATHEMATICS LAB111
Mathematics Instructors111
Calderara, Tiffany: Instructor111
B.A., Southern Oregon University: English & Writing111
M.Ed., University of Alaska Fairbanks: Special Education111
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES - WRITING CENTER111
Director of the Writing Center111
EMERITI112
Novak, Sandy112
FINANCIAL AID OFFICE112
HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT113
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS113
STUDENT EXPERIENCE113
WELLNESS & STUDENT DEVELOPMENT114
M.A., Webster University: Mental Health Counseling114
Men’s Basketball Head Coach & Director of Basketball Operations & Global Operations115
Vincent, Sam115
Michigan State University115
M.S., Canisius University: Sports Administration115
Recreation Specialist115
Judge, Nathan115
B.A., Beacon College: Human Services115
Personal Trainer115
Baldwin, Bill115
B.A., Beacon College: Human Service115
Occupational Therapist115
Castilloveitia, Jennifer115
A.S., Seminole Community College: Anthropology115
B.S.S., Arizona State University: Anthropology115
M.O.T., A.T. Still University: Occupational Therapy115
Coleman, Tekayiha115
A.A., Valencia Community College: General Studies115
B.A., Lake Sumter State College: Organizational Management115
CNA, Lake Technical Center: Certified Nursing Assistant115
M.A., Regent University: Organizational Leadership (Healthcare Management)115
Simpkins, Veronica116
A.A., Valencia College: General Studies116
B.S., University of Central Florida: Psychology116
Palmer, Gavin116
Certified Professional Life Coach116
B.A., Lake Sumter State College: Organizational Management (In progress)116
Duckins, Dwight116
B.A., Fisher College: Human Services116
CAMPUS OPERATIONS116
Chief Operating Officer116
Betit, Brent116
B.A., Dartmouth College: English Language & Literature116
Ed.D., Fielding Graduate University: Educational Leadership & Change116
Chief Information Officer116
Hough, Brad116
B.A., Western Washington University: Interactive Multimedia Systems Design116
M.Ed., Western Washington University: Instructional Technology116
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University: Education & Human Development (Instructional Technology)116
Jenzabar Manager116
Thiessen, Daniel116
A.S., Brevard Community College: General Studies116
Director of Information Technology116
Deese, Phillip116
IT Certifications including:116
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks116
Honeywell EXP23R300, EXP 23, EXP23AT, EXP48AT116
Systems Analyst116
Aloi, Anthony116
B.S., Mercy College: Computer Science116
IT & AV Support Specialist117
De Jesus, Reinaldo117
Paumen, Hannah117
Director of Campus Safety117
Campus Safety Officers117
Cenotti, Daniel117
Grant, Rebecca117
La Sane, Jeff117
Mathews, Jennifer117
Nesbitt, Ryan117
Potter, Fred117
Williams, Marsini117
Director of Transportation117
Johnston, Eric117
Drivers117
Carvajal, Shirley117
Hilycord, Frank117
Legrand, Terrie117
Plotner, Pamela117
Ruiz, Juan117
Taylor, Kent117
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS118
For additional information:118
Phone: 352-787-7660118
http://www.beaconcollege.edu118

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