Academic Catalog 2025-2026

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 XXXVII2
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 change by the Academic & Curriculum Committee.. The entire catalog is reviewed for accuracy every June and upda...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 20259
AUGUST9
SEPTEMBER9
OCTOBER9
NOVEMBER9
DECEMBER9
December 1 Classes Resume9
December 5 Return of Study Abroad9
December 10 Fall Commencement9
December 11-12 Final Assessments9
JANUARY9
FEBRUARY9
February 2 End of Drop/Add Period for Foundations Program9
February 16 Presidents’ Day - no classes9
March 2-6 Summer Term 2026 Class Registration9
APRIL9
SUMMER TERM 20269
MAY9
May 11 Summer Term Classes Begin9
May 25 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 POLICIES20
Refunds for Federal Financial Aid Recipients21
Refunds for Recipients of Veterans Benefits21
Refund Appeal Process21
FINANCIAL AID22
What types of financial aid are available to qualified students?22
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...22
Florida State Financial Aid Programs22
Assistance25
Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Recipients25
Student Code of Conduct for Beacon College Scholarship Recipients26
Repayment of Title IV Federal Funds: What are Title IV Federal Funds?26
Scholarships27
Beacon Scholarships27
For additional information about financial aid:29
Phone: 352-638-979229
International Phone: 011-352-787-766029
E-mail: financialaid@beaconcollege.edu29
STUDENT AFFAIRS30
OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS30
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES30
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS30
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES30
COUNSELING SERVICES30
DINING SERVICES31
RESIDENCE LIFE31
CAMPUS SAFETY31
STUDENT HANDBOOK32
STUDENT VEHICLES32
REGIONAL ACTIVITIES32
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES33
LIBRARY33
WRITING CENTER33
CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS34
ACADEMIC INFORMATION35
TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY35
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
Definition41
Failing Grade Policy41
Incomplete Grade Policy41
Reporting Grades42
Grade Changes42
Academic Complaints42
Grade Point Average42
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS43
TRANSFER CREDITS TO OTHER COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES43
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 Withdrawal45
ACADEMIC HONORS46
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. Design & Digital Media55
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
DESIGN & DIGITAL MEDIA62
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 with an in-depth background in investigation, and analysis techniques in gathering and preserving digital evidence that are presentable in a court of law. T...68
Computer Information Systems68
Criminal Justice68
MINORS: COURSE REQUIREMENTS69
Design & Digital Media69
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 complete the...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 complete these six courses: ...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
ART76
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT78
COLLEGE READINESS/DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION80
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS80
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION/CAREER DEVELOPMENT83
COE 4606 Career Development 4 credits83
CRIMINAL JUSTICE83
DANCE84
DESIGN AND DIGITAL MEDIA84
EDUCATION86
ENGLISH86
HEALTH, LEISURE, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION87
HISTORY88
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT89
HUMAN SERVICES90
LITERATURE93
MATHEMATICS.94
MUSIC95
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...95
PSYCHOLOGY95
BOARD OF TRUSTEES99
Chair99
Daniel H. Averbeck, Ph.D.99
Ft. Wright, KY99
Richard O. Williams, Ph.D.99
CORPORATE OFFICERS99
COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS100
President100
Senior Administrators100
Vice President of Academic Affairs100
Reilly, Kevin100
Dean of the Center for Student Success & Disability Services Coordinator101
Hagerty, Oksana101
B.A., Dniepropetrovsk National University: Applied Psychology101
M.A., Dniepropetrovsk National University: Applied Psychology101
Ph.D., Kharkiv National University: Educational and Developmental Psychology101
Chief Technology & Security Officer101
McNab, Daron101
B.S., College of Saint Rose: Computer Science101
M.B.A., Saint Leo University: Cybersecurity Management101
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS101
Vice President of Academic Affairs101
Reilly, Kevin101
DeJarnett, Rosemarie101
Hagerty, Oksana101
B.A., Dniepropetrovsk National University: Applied Psychology101
M.A., Dniepropetrovsk National University: Applied Psychology101
Ph.D., Kharkiv National University: Educational and Developmental Psychology101
Dean of Curriculum & Innovation101
Haines-Bennett, Jennifer101
B.A., University of Wyoming: Dual Major: Elementary & Special Education101
Department Chairs102
B.A., Georgetown College: Fine Arts102
M.F.A., University of Cincinnati: Fine Arts102
Marsden, Andrea: Human Services & Psychology Department Chair102
B.A., University of Missouri: Psychology102
M.A., University of Missouri: Industrial/Organizational Psychology102
Ph.D., University of Missouri: Industrial/Organizational Psychology102
Smith, Sara: Science & Mathematics Department Chair102
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University: Wildlife & Fisheries Science102
Faculty: Business & Technology Department102
B.S., Florida Southern College: Business Administration102
M.S., Webster University: Environmental Management102
M.A., Webster University: Marketing102
M.S., Webster University: Management & Leadership102
Faculty: Human Services and Psychology Department103
Marsden, Andrea: Associate Professor – Department Chair103
B.A., University of Missouri: Psychology103
M.A., University of Missouri: Industrial/Organizational Psychology103
Ph.D., University of Missouri: Industrial/Organizational Psychology103
Perrone, Richard: Associate Professor103
Sallee, Meghann: Assistant Professor103
B.A., University of Delaware: Psychology & English with Distinction103
M.S.S., Queen’s University Belfast: Criminology103
Ph.D., The University of Alabama: Clinical Psychology103
Wood, Nancy: Assistant Professor104
M.S.W., St. Leo University: Social Work104
M.S., Keller Graduate School: Human Resource Management104
M.B.A., Keller Graduate School104
Ph.D., Capella University: Human Services104
Faculty: Humanities Department104
B.S., Florida State University: Sociology104
B.A., University of Central Florida: Psychology104
M.S./Ed.S., Florida State University: Counseling & Human Systems104
Daniels, Maureen: Assistant Professor104
B.A., Hunter College: English & Theatre104
M.F.A., The City College of New York: Creative Writing104
Ph.D., St. John’s University: English104
DeJarnett, Rosemarie: Senior Instructor & Dean of Academic Affairs104
Nesbitt, William: Professor105
Faculty: Science & Mathematics Department105
Smith, Sara: Instructor – Department Chair105
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University: Wildlife & Fisheries Science105
M.S., Canisius College: Anthrozoology105
B.A., Georgetown College: Fine Arts106
M.F.A., University of Cincinnati: Fine Arts106
ACCOUNTING SERVICES106
Director of Accounting Services106
Bursar107
Student Accounts Specialist107
Nakahara, Mari107
A.S., Miami Dade College: Travel Industry Management107
Accounts Payable Lead and Purchasing Specialist107
Shelton, Lilith107
B.S., University of Central Florida: Business Administration107
Payroll Specialist & Accounting Support107
Arnold, Ronna107
Payables Clerk107
ADMISSIONS OFFICE107
Bookstore Manager109
Gallagher, Kelly109
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES -109
CENTER FOR CAREER PREPARATION109
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES -109
CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS109
Dean of the Center for Student Success & Disability Services Coordinator109
Hagerty, Oksana109
B.A., Dniepropetrovsk National University: Applied Psychology109
M.A., Dniepropetrovsk National University: Applied Psychology109
Ph.D., Kharkiv National University: Educational and Developmental Psychology109
Learning Specialists/Academic Advisors110
Boduch, Melissa110
B.A., Westfield State University: Psychology110
B.S., Westfield State University: Special Education in Severe Special Needs110
M.S., Black Hills State University: Curriculum & Instruction110
Ed.D., Capella University: Special Education Leadership110
Bugg, Derick110
B.A., Warner Southern College: Organizational Management110
M.A., Argosy University: Mental Health Counseling110
Dunlap, Julie110
B.S., West Virginia University: Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology110
M.S., James Madison University: Communication Sciences & Disorders110
Fox, Elisha110
B.S., University of Central Florida: Communication Sciences & Disorders110
M.A., Florida Institute of Technology: Organizational Leadership110
Harris-Rocker, Tanya110
B.S., University of South Florida: English Education110
M.A., University of Phoenix: Organization Management110
Marcano-Ramirez, Maria110
B.A., University of Puerto Rico: Psychology110
M.A., University of Puerto Rico: Rehabilitation Counseling110
Mauro, Lisa110
B.A., University of Connecticut: Music110
M.A., Sacred Heart University: Teaching110
Mayor, Melissa - Disability Services Specialist110
B.A., Indiana University Bloomington: Psychology110
B.A., Indiana University Bloomington: Sociology110
M.A.T., National University: Teaching110
Teacher Certification K-12 Education110
Montealegre, Kylie110
B.A., Southern New Hampshire University: Psychology – Child & Adolescent Development110
M.S., Western Governor’s University: Curriculum & Instruction110
MLIS, Louisiana State University: Library & Information Science110
Nandkissore, Shauna110
Owens, Samantha110
B.A., University of South Florida: Behavioral Healthcare110
M.S., University of West Florida: Exceptional Student Education110
Ed.D., Liberty University: Educational Leadership (in progress)110
Patestides, Michele111
B.A., Barnard College: Program in the Arts111
M.S., Nova Southeastern University: Varying Exceptionalities111
Office Coordinator – Student Support111
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES –111
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS111
Consultant of International Programs111
Brode, Andrea111
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES - LIBRARY111
Director of Library Resources111
Dreimiller, Gretchen111
Assistant Director of Library Resources112
Morgan, Emily112
Circulation Librarian112
Richardson, Kenya112
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES - WRITING CENTER112
Director of the Writing Center112
EMERITI112
Novak, Sandy113
FINANCIAL AID OFFICE113
HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT113
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS114
STUDENT EXPERIENCE114
WELLNESS & STUDENT DEVELOPMENT115
M.A., Webster University: Mental Health Counseling115
Director of Athletics, Fitness & Recreation Programs / Men’s Basketball Head Coach116
Burke, Patrick116
B.A., Auburn University: Communication116
M.S., Canisius University: Sports Administration116
Athletic Health Coordinator116
Marsden, Matthew116
B.A., Lindenwood University: Health Management116
Recreation Specialist116
Judge, Nathan116
B.A., Beacon College: Human Services116
Personal Trainer116
Baldwin, Bill116
B.A., Beacon College: Human Service116
Occupational Therapist116
Castilloveitia, Jennifer116
A.S., Seminole Community College: Anthropology116
B.A., Arizona State University: Anthropology116
M.A., A.T. Still University: Occupational Therapy116
Coleman, Tekayiha116
A.A., Valencia Community College: General Studies116
B.A., Lake Sumter State College: Organizational Management116
CNA, Lake Technical Center: Certified Nursing Assistant116
M.A., Regent University: Organizational Leadership (Healthcare Management)116
Simpkins, Veronica117
A.A., Valencia College: General Studies117
B.S., University of Central Florida: Psychology117
Palmer, Gavin117
Certified Professional Life Coach117
B.A., Lake Sumter State College: Organizational Management (In progress)117
CAMPUS OPERATIONS117
Chief Technology & Security Officer117
McNab, Daron117
B.S., College of Saint Rose: Computer Science117
M.B.A., Saint Leo University: Cybersecurity Management117
Jenzabar Manager117
Thiessen, Daniel117
A.S., Brevard Community College: General Studies117
Systems Analyst117
Aloi, Anthony117
B.S., Mercy College: Computer Science117
IT & AV Support Specialist117
De Jesus, Reinaldo117
Tracy, Justin117
Director of Campus Safety117
Campus Safety Officers118
Cenotti, Daniel118
La Sane, Jeff118
Mathews, Jennifer118
Nesbitt, Ryan118
Pulliam, Lovie118
Williams, Marsini118
Director of Transportation118
Johnston, Eric118
Transportation Administrative Assistant118
McBride, Jamie118
B.A., Southern New Hampshire University: Business Administration118
Drivers118
Carvajal, Shirley118
Hilycord, Frank118
Legrand, Terrie118
Plotner, Pamela118
Ruiz, Juan118
Taylor, Kent118
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS119
For additional information:119
Phone: 352-787-7660119
http://www.beaconcollege.edu119

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