Liberal Education

As a liberal arts college, Lyon College stands in a long and venerable tradition of educational institutions designed to cultivate in their students the habits of reasoned thought. Though this tradition has taken many forms, at its heart lies the conviction that the purpose of education is not simply the acquisition of knowledge, but the development of thoughtful, inquisitive, critical, and creative men and women.

In essence, then, a liberal education is the development of the most basic intellectual abilities: to reason clearly and critically, to read carefully and accurately, to speak and write precisely and persuasively, to interpret with insight and imagination. This intellectual cultivation, however, must be accompanied by the acquisition of the complementary values and virtues: intellectual honesty, the love of truth, fairness to opposing points of view, tolerance of reasoned dissent, patience with complexity and ambiguity. It is this set of intellectual and affective qualities that come together to produce a truly educated person who habitually takes a reasoned and thoughtful approach to any and every issue.

The intellectual and personal development that are the heart of a liberal education occur in a variety of ways — through the advising received from faculty; from personal and informal association with faculty, staff, and other students; through on-campus organizations, concerts, lectures, and athletics; through the Campus Ministry Program; and through the Honor System and the other policies of campus life. However, while all of these play an important part, the chief means of liberal education is the curriculum — the course of study offered through lectures, seminars, laboratory work, and directed independent study.

The development of the intellect that is the chief aim of the curriculum does not, however, occur in isolation. It is the product of the critical, analytical, and creative study of established knowledge and currently accepted principles, theories, and practices. It results from careful consideration of issues which are of perennial and contemporary concern to thoughtful men and women. And it grows through reading and experiencing the finest moral, intellectual, and aesthetic expressions of our own and other cultures. In other words, liberal education occurs through the critical transmission and creative application of the best of the world’s cultural heritage.

What is more, a liberal education cannot be narrowly focused. Those who take a reasoned approach to all of experience must have a breadth of knowledge and understanding. To be liberally educated, then, is to be broadly educated in the arts, the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences.

Persons who have the privilege of a liberal arts education appreciate and understand more of human experience, are equipped to serve others in fulfilling vocations and civic responsibilities, make mature and reflective moral and religious commitments, and as a result, lead richer and fuller lives.

The Curriculum

The Core Curriculum comprises the courses so central to a liberal education that they are required of all students. They are designed to develop the basic skills essential to a liberal education and required for the more advanced studies at the College. The Core Curriculum also offers students a thorough grounding in the history of Western civilization as well as in its central ideas and its classic works of literature, philosophy, and religion. To add an element of breadth, the Core Curriculum also gives students a thorough introduction to the many arts and science disciplines that are the product of that tradition and available to the student as a major.

To the introduction and breadth of study provided by the Core Curriculum is added the intensity provided by a major in one of the liberal arts or sciences. The major acquaints the student with a certain way of asking and answering questions, with the body of knowledge and the theories that have developed in that discipline, and with the ability to apply all of this to solve problems and to arrive at new understanding and insight.

Elective courses, whether taken individually or as a minor, serve an important function in rounding out a student’s education. They offer the opportunity to pursue special interests; they also add depth in disciplines other than the student’s major.

Elective courses also facilitate the combination of liberal learning and professional study. The College offers a variety of professional and pre-professional curricula which may be chosen in combination with several different academic majors to prepare students for graduate or professional schools or entry-level employment. This approach to professional education combines the intensive learning of a major in the liberal arts and sciences with solid and valuable professional preparation in a manner that allows students considerable flexibility in designing a course of study best suited to their individual interests and career goals.

Though both the Core Curriculum and a major involve a required course of study, the student’s path through four years at Lyon College involves important academic choices. The exercise of thinking these choices through carefully is itself an important part of a liberal education. At the same time, the College believes that the conscientious and well-informed advising of students on an individual basis is an essential ingredient in this process. In fact, it is one of the important ways in which the College educates its students outside of the classroom. Therefore each first-year student is assigned an academic adviser who helps facilitate the adjustment to college life and helps the student make wise academic choices. Once a student has declared a major, a faculty member in the chosen major discipline becomes the student’s academic adviser. In this way, faculty advising guides students through their four years of college, helping them to deal with problems as they arise, nurturing in them the habits of responsible action, and enabling them to make informed, wise decisions about a whole range of issues up to and including their choice of graduate or professional school or their development of career plans.

The Core Curriculum at Lyon College is much more than the 33 to 50 hours of course work required of all students. It is, as its name suggests, at the center — the heart — of the College’s curriculum. The Core Curriculum hones students’ mathematical, writing, and foreign language skills and teaches college-level textual analysis. It invites students to explore a variety of academic disciplines before declaring a major, and it provides students with a breadth of knowledge, skills, appreciation and understanding that complement the depth of study they will undertake in their majors.

Students are encouraged to complete all Core courses by the end of the junior year.

Freshman Orientation

Students actually begin their study in the Core the day they arrive on campus, when they first meet with their faculty mentor and upper-class student mentors as part of a first-semester, one-credit, program called Freshman Orientation, COR 100. Each seminar group of approximately 12 entering students is led by a faculty mentor and two upper-class student mentors chosen through a competitive application process. The seminar is designed to assist new students in dealing with the inevitable changes and rapid growth they will experience in their transition to college, and to help them develop the personal and academic skills necessary for success in college. In addition, the seminar informs students of the academic rules and regulations which will guide their conduct as students at Lyon College. Once classes begin, the seminar will meet only once a week. At the conclusion of formal sessions, each faculty mentor will maintain close contact with all members of his or her group, serving as their academic adviser until they declare majors.

The proficiency requirements insure that each student has the ability to use the written word and mathematics as tools of thought and expression and to use a foreign language in a functional way. This portion of the Core consists of six credits of English composition, three credits of mathematics, and six credits of a foreign language.

Students’ mathematical proficiency will be determined by the mathematics faculty on the basis of standardized test scores. Students’ writing proficiencies will be determined by their performances on tests during orientation for entering students. Students’ foreign language proficiency will be determined in various ways:

I. Students who have studied Spanish, French, or German in high school or elsewhere may satisfy the foreign language proficiency requirement through testing at Lyon College upon entrance.

II. International students whose formal primary and/or secondary school education in their home country was conducted in a language other than English may use their demonstrated proficiency in English as a second language in order to satisfy Lyon’s foreign language requirement.

III. English-speaking students who wish to fulfill Lyon’s foreign language requirement by demonstrating proficiency in a second language not taught at Lyon bear the burden of providing proof of their reading, writing, speaking and listening proficiencies in that language to the satisfaction of Lyon’s foreign language faculty. This may be done by means of a standardized testing instrument or a letter from a qualified post-secondary instructor verifying the student’s level of proficiency in that language.

Students who demonstrate proficiency in mathematics, writing, or foreign language will be exempted from the appropriate course or courses without credit. Students who do not demonstrate writing proficiency will enroll immediately in the ENG 101-102 sequence and remain in the courses until they have successfully completed them. Students who do not demonstrate mathematics proficiency will be expected to complete MTH 101 during their first year at Lyon. Students who fail to meet the mathematics proficiency requirement during their first year must continue to take mathematics until they satisfy the requirement. Students who do not demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language or who have had no previous language study are strongly urged to begin the French, German, or Spanish 101-102 sequence in the fall semester of their first year. Students enrolled in Core foreign language courses are required to remain continuously enrolled until they successfully complete the two-semester sequence. Students who exempt 101 and do not take 102 in the first year will be asked to retake the proficiency exam, demonstrating their 102 readiness. Thus, students who exempt 101 are encouraged to take 102 as soon as possible.

ENG 101 Composition I 3 credits

ENG 102 Composition II 3 credits

MTH 101 College Algebra 3 credits

FRN, GER, or SPN 101, 102 Beginning Language 6 credits

Distributions Requirements

The distribution requirements ensure that all students study, at the introductory level, a variety of academic disciplines, guaranteeing breadth in their education and providing them with a way to explore possible majors. Many of the courses that meet the Core distribution requirement also count toward a major in the discipline that they introduce.

Social Sciences 6 credits

Choose two courses from the following:

ANT 101 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

ECO 101 Principles of Economics I

POL 101 U.S. Government & Politics

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology

Arts and Literature 6 credits

Choose one course from the following:

ART 101 Introduction to the Visual Arts

MUS 105 The Language of Music

Choose one course from the following:

ENG 110 Introduction to Western Literature

THE 101 Introduction to Theatre

Natural Science and Mathematics 8 credits

Students will not be allowed to take mathematics courses below the level in which they are placed. Courses below the 110 level will not count toward a major in the sciences or mathematics.

Choose two courses in different disciplines from the following:

BIO 100, 101 Biology in Context and Lab

BIO 110, 111 Principles of Biology I and Lab

BIO 112, 113 Principles of Biology II and Lab

CHM 100, 101 Chemistry in Context and Lab

CHM 110, 111 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry and Lab

MTH 110, Elementary Functions

MTH 210 Calculus I

PHY 210, 211 General Physics and Lab

Religion and Philosophy 3 credits

Choose one course from the following:

RPH 200 Introduction to the Bible

RPH 203 Introduction to Christian Theology

RPH 204 Introduction to Philosophy

Physical Education Requirements

The physical education requirements insure that students study the principles of physical fitness and encourage students to develop life-long habits of fitness and interests and skills in life-long sports and physical recreation. To these ends, students are required to participate in some physical activity each of their four years at the College.

The first year:

The sophomore year:

The junior and senior years:

Each of these two years, one activity course, one individualized

activity program approved by the physical education faculty,

membership on a varsity team, or participation in intramurals

The common course requirements insure that every student studies the dominant intellectual themes and important historical events of Western civilization. Students must take the block of Common Core courses in the sophomore year. Exceptions may be granted by the Dean of the Faculty for compelling curricular reasons.

First Semester:

HUM 201A and 201 B, The Western

Tradition: History and Ideas I 4 credits

Second Semester:

HUM 202A and 202 B, The Western

Tradition: History and Ideas II 4 credits

Degree Options

Lyon College offers courses of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, depending on the major chosen and, in some cases, the course of study within the major.

Lyon offers major courses of study in thirteen liberal arts disciplines. In addition to these majors, it is possible for a student to develop an individualized major. Such a major must have the approval of the student’s adviser, the division chair, the Dean of the Faculty, and the Curriculum Committee. Students may also complete two majors, but will receive only one degree. If the two completed majors result in different degrees (B.A. and B.S.), the student may decide which degree he or she will receive.

Lyon also offers concentrations in six professional fields. All concentrations must be taken in combination with a major. The choice of concentration must be done with the advice and approval of a faculty member in the concentration.

Lyon offers degree options in the following majors and combinations of professional concentration and major:

Majors:

Art (B.A.)

Biology (B.A. or B.S.)

Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)

Economics (B.A.)

English (B.A.)

History (B.A.)

Mathematics (B.A.)

Music (B.A.)

Politics (B.A.)

Psychology (B.A.)

Religion and Philosophy (B.A.)

Spanish (B.A.)

Theatre (B.A.)

Concentrations:

Accounting (with an Economics major B.A.)

Early Childhood/Elementary Education Concentration (with any major, B.A. or B.S.)

Human Resource Management (with a Psychology major B.A.)

Journalism (with any major, B.A. or B.S.)

Management (with an Economics major B.A.)

Middle School Education (with any major, B.A. or B.S.)

Secondary Education (with any major, B.A. or B.S.)

A minor is an elective course of study that allows for some depth of study in a discipline but not to the same extent as the major. A minor may be chosen by a student along with any major. The College offers minors in:

Accounting

Combining breadth of learning and education for professional practice, the Accounting Concentration builds upon the related theoretical foundation of the Economics Major to provide a solid basis for a wide range of employment opportunities in both public and private accounting.

The concentration requires the study of the essential core of accounting. Learning the heart of accounting is excellent preparation for graduate study in accounting or business; however, students interested in graduate study should consult with an adviser, for some programs require additional coursework. Students taking this concentration must choose the economics major and must take ECO 320 Corporate Finance as one of their economics electives.

Summary of Requirements for a Concentration in Accounting

ACC 300 Accounting Systems 3 credits

ACC 301 Business Law 3 credits

ACC 320 Cost Accounting 3 credits

ACC 325 Managerial Accounting 3 credits

ACC 330, 331 Intermediate Accounting I & II 6 credits

ACC 340 Income Tax I 3 credits

ACC 410 Auditing 3 credits

Total 24 credits

Anthropology

The Anthropology Minor is a group of courses designed as a second field for students interested in exploring the nature of culture, the differences among contemporary societies, and the major issues in the discipline of anthropology.

Summary of Requirements for a Minor in Anthropology

ANT 101 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology* 3 credits

ANT 208 Anthropology of Religion 3 credits

MTH 123 Elementary Social Statistics 4 credits

Choose 3 courses from the following: 9 credits

ANT 250 Native American Life in the Southeast

ANT 270 Topics in Cultural Studies

ANT 280 Prehistory and History of Yucatán

ANT 301 Material Culture

FLK 235 Ozark Folklore

FLK 265 Folktale and Legend

FLK 340 Oral History

FLK 450 Independent Study

Total 19 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

Art

The Art Major at Lyon College permits students to explore the artistic process and its relationship to human experience in a variety of contexts — historical, philosophical, and personal. Students are introduced to aesthetics and the philosophy of artistic expression, to the history and traditions of art, and to the imaginative and technical skills of the working artist. They have ample opportunities for self-expression while experimenting with a range of artistic media.

The art major permits students to develop to the fullest their creative talents while preparing for advanced study or an art-related career.

Summary of Requirements for a Major in Art

ART 101 Introduction to the Visual Arts* 3 credits

ART 222 Three-Dimensional Design

OR ART 243 Scene Design 3 credits

ART 231, 331 Drawing 6 credits

ART 232, 332 Painting 6 credits

ART 233 Printmaking 3 credits

ART 234 Sculpture 3 credits

ART 300 Western Art History 3 credits

ART 310 History of Modern Art 3 credits

ART 320 Basic Design 3 credits

ART 401 Senior Project 4 credits

JRN 102 Fundamentals of Photography 3 credits

Total 40 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

The Art Minor is a body of courses designed as a second field for students interested in developing their understanding of the artistic process and their creative talents in the visual arts.

Summary of Requirements for a Minor in Art

ART 231 Drawing 3 credits

ART 232 Painting 3 credits

ART 234 Sculpture or ART 233 Printmaking 3 credits

ART 300 Western Art History 3 credits

ART 320 Basic Design 3 credits

Total 15 credits

Biology

Biology is the study of life — in all its abundance, variety, and complexity. Students in the Biology Major at Lyon College gain a broad knowledge of biological fact and theory, from the molecular to the ecosystem level. They develop their ability to observe, analyze, and solve problems involving living systems.

Both Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees are available in biology. The B.S. degree is recommended for students interested in the health professions, a graduate degree, or employment in biologically oriented fields. In order to be certified by Lyon College to teach biology, a student must obtain either a B.A. or B.S. in biology and must take SCI 360, Methods in Teaching Science.

Summary of Requirements for a Major in Biology

Leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree

BIO 110, 112 Principles of Biology I* & II 8 credits

BIO 250 Cell Biology 4 credits

BIO 252 Genetics 4 credits

BIO 340 Ecology 4 credits

Biology Electives: choose 3 upper division (300-400 level) courses

under advisement. At least two of the chosen electives must be

4-credit courses; one may be a 3-credit course. CHM 356 and

357 (Biochemistry and Laboratory) may be used for Biology

credit. BIO 380 (Directed Research) may not be used 11-12 credits

CHM 110, 111 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry* 4 credits

CHM 120, 121 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 4 credits

CHM 210, 211, 220, 221 Organic Chemistry I & II 8 credits

MTH 110 Elementary Functions* 4 credits

PHY 210, 211 & 220, 221 General Physics I* & II

OR PHY 240, 241 & 250, 251 Fundamentals of

Physics I & II 8 credits

Total 59-60 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

Summary of Requirements for a Major in Biology

Leading to a Bachelor of Arts Degree

BIO 110, 112 Principles of Biology I* & II 8 credits

BIO 250 Cell Biology 4 credits

BIO 252 Genetics 4 credits

BIO 340 Ecology 4 credits

Biology Electives: choose 3 upper division (300-400 level) courses

under advisement. At least two of the chosen electives must be

4-credit courses; one may be a 3-credit course. BIO 380

(Directed Research) may not be used 11-12 credits

CHM 110, 111 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry* 4 credits

CHM 120, 121 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 4 credits

MTH 110 Elementary Functions* 4 credits

PHY 210, 211 & 220, 221 General Physics I* & II

OR PHY 240, 241 & 250, 251 Fundamentals of

Physics I & II 8 credits

Total 51-52 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

The Biology Minor is a course of study designed as a second field for students who wish to develop an understanding of the scientific study of living systems and organisms.

Summary of Requirements for a Minor in Biology

BIO 110, 112 Principles of Biology I* & II 8 credits

BIO 250 Cell Biology 4 credits

BIO 252 Genetics 4 credits

BIO 340 Ecology 4 credits

CHM 110, 111 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry* 4 credits

CHM 120, 121 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 4 credits

Total 24 credits

*This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

Chemistry

The Chemistry Major is designed to guide students to an understanding of the principles underlying the composition, structure, and properties of substances — both natural and man-made — and of the transformations they undergo. The emphasis of the program is upon helping students become knowledgeable observers and independent, imaginative problem-solvers, using state-of-the-art equipment in the laboratory setting.

Both Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees are available in chemistry. The B.S. is designed primarily for students planning to work in industry or planning to pursue graduate work in chemistry or chemical engineering. Students planning to enter medical or dental school may choose either the B. S. or B. A. degree. In order to be certified by Lyon College to teach chemistry, a student must obtain either a B.A. or B.S. in chemistry and must take SCI 360, Methods in Teaching Science.

Summary of Requirements for a Major in Chemistry

Leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree

CHM 110, 111 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry* 4 credits

CHM 120, 121 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 4 credits

CHM 210, 211 & 220, 221 Organic Chemistry I & II 8 credits

CHM 302 Instrumental Analysis 4 credits

CHM 350, 351 & 360, 361 Physical Chemistry I & II 8 credits

Chemistry Elective (300/400 level)† 3 credits

MTH 210, 220 Calculus I* & II 8 credits

PHY 240, 241 & 250, 251 Fundamentals of Physics I* & II 8 credits

Total 52 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

† Course to be approved by the Chemistry faculty.

Leading to a Bachelor of Arts Degree

CHM 110, 111 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry* 4 credits

CHM 120, 121 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 4 credits

CHM 210, 211 & 220, 221 Organic Chemistry I & II 8 credits

CHM 224 Quantitative Analysis 4 credits

CHM 302 Instrumental Analysis 4 credits

CHM 350, 351 Physical Chemistry I† 4 credits

Chemistry Elective 3 credits

MTH 110 Elementary Functions* 4 credits

PHY 210, 211 & 220, 221 General Physics I* & II 8 credits

Total 44 credits

*This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

†Another 300 or 400 level Chemistry course may be substituted upon approval of the Chemistry faculty.

The Chemistry Minor is a course of study designed as a second field for students who wish to develop an understanding of the scientific study of the composition, structure, properties, and transformations of natural and man-made substances.

Summary of Requirements for a Minor in Chemistry

CHM 110, 111 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry* 4 credits

CHM 120, 121 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 4 credits

CHM 210, 211 Organic Chemistry I 4 credits

CHM 220, 221 Organic Chemistry II

OR CHM 356, 357 Biochemistry 4 credits

CHM 302 Instrumental Analysis 4 credits

Chemistry Elective 3 credits

Total 23 credits

*This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

The Computer Science Minor is a course of study designed as a second field for students who wish to obtain a working knowledge of computer science: software development, computer organization, and theory.

Summary of Requirements for a Minor in Computer Science

CSC 275 Introduction to C/C++ 3 credits

CSC 375 Data Structures and Algorithms 3 credits

CSC 385 Assembly Language & Computer Organization 3 credits

CSC 425 Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science 3 credits

CSC 445 Special Topics 3 credits

MTH 210 Calculus I 4 credits

Total 19 credits

Economics has been defined as the science of choice in the face of scarcity. Limited resources, limited time, limited manpower, limited energy, limited knowledge — such factors as these define the boundaries of possibilities and require human beings and societies to make choices. Economic theory is an attempt to capture the essence of that decision-making process, free of the details of particular situations. Students in the Economics Major learn to use this theoretical foundation to analyze decision-making throughout society — from an individual’s decision to purchase a car to a state’s decision to raise or lower taxes to a society’s decision to choose a particular form of government. In the classic sense of liberal education, students learn to use the intellectual tools of economics as a key to understanding the human experience and as a guide to individual and societal action. This understanding of the forces underlying our economy — and, to a great degree, our society — provides a strong foundation for a range of professions and business careers. Taken alone or together with a concentration in Accounting or Management, the Economics Major also provides valuable preparation for entry-level employment.

I. Foundations courses

ECO 101, 102 Principles of Economics I* & II 6 credits

ACC 210, 211 Principles of Accounting I & II 6 credits

BUS 323 Statistical Applications

to Business Decision Making 3 credits

MTH 205 Calculus Applications in Business & Economics† 3 credits

II. Theory courses

ECO 301 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory 3 credits

ECO 302 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory 3 credits

III. Electives within the major

Four economics courses numbered 300 or above** 12 credits

Total 36 credits

*This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

† Students may substitute MTH 210 for MTH 205.

**As part of these economics electives, students taking the Accounting Concentration must take ECO 320 Corporate Finance, and students taking the Management Concentration must take ECO 320 Corporate Finance and ECO 405 Government Regulation of Business.

The Economics Minor is a course of study designed as a second field for students seeking an understanding of the tools of economic theory and their use in analyzing the decision-making process on both an individual and a societal level.

Summary of Requirements for a Minor in Economics

BUS 323 Statistical Applications to Business Decision Making 3 credits

ECO 101 Principles of Economics I 3 credits

ECO 102 Principles of Economics II 3 credits

ECO 301 Intermediate Macroeconomics

OR ECO 302 Intermediate Microeconomics 3 credits

Two upper division Economics electives 6 credits

MTH 205 Calculus Applications in Business & Economics 3 credits

Total 21 credits

Lyon College has reshaped the traditional way of training teachers. Our program requires teacher education students to complete a major in one of the liberal arts disciplines offered by the College. Then, while finishing the major in the senior year, students choose a curricular concentration in elementary, middle school, or secondary education and simultaneously serve a year-long internship in one of the two local partnership school districts of Batesville and Southside.

Education students at Lyon develop the agility of mind, breadth of understanding, and clarity of expression that are the hallmarks of a liberally educated person. At the same time, they develop an understanding of and practical experience with the teaching theories, methods, strategies, and techniques they need in order to impart the wonder of education to their own students, at an appropriate instructional level. They learn by the example of faculty members who demonstrate in their own lives the warmth, love of learning, love of teaching, commitment to inquiry, and abiding respect for the individual which distinguish fine teachers.

Upon completion of the Core Curriculum, the major, and the appropriate teacher education curriculum concentration, the student has completed all requirements for a bachelor’s degree from Lyon and is ready to apply to the Arkansas State Department of Education for the appropriate teacher certification. The teacher education curriculum is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Admission Requirements

Requirements for admission to the Liberal Arts Teacher Education Concentration (LATEC)

There are two points of admission into the teacher education program at Lyon College.

1. Identification Admissions: The first is called Identification Admissions. Its purpose is to identify as early as possible those students who are interested in pursuing an academic program in either elementary , middle school, or secondary teacher education and to establish an advising program for them. Students are eligible for Identification Admissions when they complete EDU 201 Education and Culture in the 20th Century with at least the grade of “C” and EDU 202J Overview of Teaching with at least a grade of “Pass.” Most students who apply for Identification Admissions are sophomores. Students who are accepted into Identification Admissions are assigned a concentration advisor who not only advises them into the proper teacher education courses but who also helps them make certain they meet admissions requirements for the second admissions point, admission into the Student Internship Program, the year-long, clinical internship that occurs in the senior year.

2. Student Internship Admissions: For most students the second admissions point occurs in the spring semester of the junior year. During the period of time from the point of Identification Admissions to the point of Student Internship Admissions, students must assemble a personal portfolio and submit it to the Admissions Committee. The portfolio must include the following:

Preliminary Application Materials

– ACT or SAT scores

– Demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking (evaluated in EDU 202J, Overview of Teaching)

– Passing scores on Praxis I (Pre-professional Skills Test, PPST) (Math – 169, Reading – 170, Writing – 171)

– Current transcript (Normally students admitted to the program have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a major GPA of 3.0. The student must have a C or better in English, math, and concentration requirements. We abide by the Arkansas State Department and NCATE 2.5 minimum GPA requirement.)

– Interview with LATEC Committee and/or Internship Committee (The student must call the education office, Extension 368, to arrange an interview time.)

– 15-20 minute video with young people (The video should be with young people of appropriate age or in an appropriate field of study.)

– Three (3) character references, including one from the student’s major advisor (These may also include a high school teacher and an employer).

– Student Information Form

Students who meet these criteria and who are approved by LATEC will be admitted to the Senior Year Internship Program.

Senior Year Portfolio

Students maintain a portfolio throughout the senior year. The portfolio must include the following:

– Starting the School Year Journal

– Handwriting Sample

– Representative Sample Unit Plans from Senior Internship

– Student Intern Evaluation Forms

– Student Intern Journal

– Current Transcript (Students normally have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0; major GPA of 3.0; concentration GPA of 3.0 and C or better in concentration requirements. We abide by the Arkansas State Department and NCATE 2.5 minimum GPA requirement.)

– Praxis II scores: General Knowledge, Communication Skills, Professional Knowledge, and Specialty Area Test(s) (Passing scores are not necessary for graduation, but are necessary for recommendation for certification by the Arkansas State Department of Education.)

– Videotape of Teaching

– Vita (resume)

Students who meet these criteria have completed into the Liberal Arts Teacher Education Program and will be recommended for certification by the Arkansas Department of Education.

The Early Childhood/Elementary Education Concentration at Lyon is designed to prepare students to be effective, committed, caring teachers on the early childhood/elementary school level. Through a course of study grounded in the liberal arts, the concentration fosters intellectual skills, humane instincts, and an understanding of both the material to be taught and the developmental processes of children. Students wishing to concentrate in Early Childhood/Elementary Education must be formally admitted by the Liberal Arts Teacher Education Concentration Committee. Students interested in early childhood/elementary certification may choose any liberal arts major offered at Lyon to accompany this concentration.

Requirements for a Concentration in Early Childhood/Elementary Education

EDU 201 Education and Culture in the 20th Century 3 credits

EDU 290 Human Growth and Development 3 credits

EDU 304 Psychology Applied to Education 3 credits

EDU 461 Methods of Integrating the Liberal Arts

in Early Childhood Education 3 credits

HIS 366 History of Arkansas 3 credits

EDU 495 Student Internship* 12 credits

One of the 12 Student Internship hours will be an on-campus seminar. One credit hour will be “Starting the School Year.” Student interns must enroll in a minimum of 3 credit hours in the fall and 3 credit hours in January of the senior year. The seminar will focus on the following:

Creating a Learning Environment

Instructional Materials, Media, and Technology

Curriculum Development

Instructional Strategies

Constructive Assessment

Character Education

Senior Seminar in Foundations

First Aid/Wellness/Crisis Intervention

Exceptional Children

Multicultural Education

School Law

Total 28 credits

*In order to receive a final grade on the internship, students must submit scores for Praxis II.

The Middle School today is recognized as a special place that requires a special kind of teacher, a teacher committed to understanding and teaching children in the late childhood and early adolescent years. Teachers of this age group not only must know the subject matter of their academic fields, but they must also understand the behavior pattern of the child and early adolescent if they are to guide and direct the learning of these children. Lyon students interested in receiving an Arkansas State Middle School Teaching License (Grades 4-8) may choose to do so in the following areas: English Language Arts/Social Studies; Mathematics/Science. The liberal arts subject matter required for certification in these areas is acquired in one of two ways: First, a student who plans to receive a license to teach English Language Arts/Social Studies will complete a major in English or one of the Social Studies disciplines. If the major is English, then the student will also need to complete some work in social studies. Normally, the Social Studies work in the Core Curriculum will be adequate, but students are encouraged to take some additional elective work in the cognate discipline. The same is true for the Mathematics/Science license. Second, those students who choose to major in some other discipline but who want a middle school license to teach either English Language Arts/Social Studies or Mathematics/Science must take at least 18 credit hours of liberal arts coursework in the chosen teaching field. In addition to the liberal arts requirement, all students interested in teaching at the middle school level will need to complete the requirements listed below: Students wishing to concentrate in Middle School Education must be formally admitted by the Liberal Arts Teacher Education Concentration Committee.

Requirements for a Concentration in Middle School Education (Grades 4-8)

EDU 201 Education and Culture in the 20th Century 3 credits

EDU 290 Human Growth and Development 3 credits

EDU 304 Psychology Applied to Education 3 credits

EDU 471 Methods of Integrating the Liberal Arts

in the Middle School: Language Arts,

Children’s Literature, Social Studies, Arts

OR EDU 472 Methods of Integrating the Liberal Arts

in the Middle School: Science, Reading, Math, Arts

OR EDU 473 Methods of Integrating the Liberal Arts

in the Middle School: Music, Theatre, Art,

Physical Education, Movement, Dance 3 credits

HIS 366 History of Arkansas 3 credits

EDU 495 Student Internship* 12 credits

One of the 12 Student Internship hours will be an on-campus seminar. One credit hour will be “Starting the School Year.” Student interns must enroll in a minimum of 3 credit hours in the fall and 3 credit hours in January of the senior year. The seminar will focus on the following:

Creating a Learning Environment

Instructional Materials, Media, and Technology

Curriculum Development

Instructional Strategies

Constructive Assessment

Character Education

Senior Seminar in Foundations

First Aid/Wellness/Crisis Intervention

Exceptional Children

Multicultural Education

School Law

Total 28 credits

*In order to receive a final grade on the internship, students must submit scores for Praxis II.

Through the Secondary Education Concentration, the College assists students in a number of majors who wish to teach at the secondary school level. The curriculum offered adds professional training and classroom experience to a solid education in the liberal arts. The program prepares students to gain teaching certification in a range of subject areas. Students wishing to concentrate in Secondary Education must be formally admitted by the Liberal Arts Teacher Education Concentration Committee.

Requirements for a Concentration in Secondary Education (Grades 7-12)

EDU 201 Education and Culture in the 20th Century 3 credits

EDU 290 Human Growth and Development 3 credits

EDU 404 Psychology Applied to Education 3 credits

EDU 461 Methods of Integrating the Liberal Arts

in Secondary School 3 credits

EDU 405 Student Internship* 12 credits

One of the 12 Student Internship hours will be an on-campus seminar. One credit hour will be “Starting the School Year.” Student interns must enroll in a minimum of 3 credit hours in the fall and 3 credit hours in January of the senior year. The seminar will focus on the following:

Creating a Learning Environment

Instructional Materials, Media, and Technology

Curriculum Development

Instructional Strategies

Constructive Assessment

Character Education

Senior Seminar in Foundations

First Aid/Wellness/Crisis Intervention

Exceptional Children

Multicultural Education

School Law

Total 25 credits

*In order to receive a final grade on the internship, students must submit scores for Praxis II.

Students planning to pursue a secondary teaching certificate should first understand the difference between the term “major” and the term “teaching field.” The major, a college requirement for graduation, is a course of study in some particular academic discipline chosen by the student. Requirements for academic majors are listed elsewhere in this catalog. The “teaching field,” a separate curricular requirement for teacher certification by the Arkansas State Department of Education, must be completed in the subject area the student plans to teach. To be certified to teach at the secondary level, students must fulfill the following requirements. These courses may or may not be included in the required major.

Teaching Field Requirements:

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE: 24 credits, of which 18 must be in biology, including BIO 110, 111, 112, 113, 220, 221, 222, 223. Six credits may be elected in chemistry.

CHEMISTRY: 24 credits, of which 18 must be in chemistry, including CHM 110, 111, 120, 121, 210, 211, 220, 221. Six credits may be elected in chemistry or physics.

ENGLISH: 30 credits including ENG 290, 291, 330, 331, 337, and 363.

GENERAL SCIENCE: 24 credits including BIO 110, 111, 112, 113; CHM 110, 111, 120, and 121; SCI 104 and 105; and biology and physical science electives.

MATHEMATICS: 24 credits including MTH 210, 330 OR 420, 380. At least six credits of the electives must be above the sophomore level.

MATHEMATICS (BASIC): 18 credits in mathematics including MTH 110, 210, 380.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE: 24 credits in the Physical Science field including PHY 210, 211, 220, 221 (or PHY 240, 241, 250, and 251), CHM 110, 111, 120, 121, and electives.

SOCIAL STUDIES: 37 credits including: 12 of U.S. history, 3 of which must be Arkansas history; 6 of world history; 6 of political science, 3 of which must be Arkansas government; 6 of geography; 3 of economics; 3 of sociology, anthropology, or psychology; and 1 of teaching social studies.

SPANISH: 27 credits, including 6 credits of language skills (SPN 201, SPN 202); 6 credits of intensive study in a Spanish speaking country (SPN 300); 3 credits, in modern methodology of foreign language teaching (SPN 350); 6 credits in the area of Spanish culture, civilization, and literature; and 6 credits of Spanish electives.

Endorsement Course Requirements

COACHING IN FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, AND TRACK: 14 credits including PED 203, 207, 301, 302, 303. No one may coach in Arkansas without this endorsement.

MIDDLE SCHOOL: 6 credits including PSY 310 and an approved course in methods below the secondary level. The prospective secondary teacher should be aware that no secondary teacher in Arkansas can teach at the middle school level without this endorsement.

Students majoring in English love language because they understand its power to reflect and to shape human experience, and they work hard at mastering it. As readers, they become good analysts of style and content, character and theme, with an understanding of the traditions and tools of writing and an ability to develop their own disciplined and creative responses to whatever they read — whether they are reading something as complex as Shakespeare’s Othello or as mundane as a corporate annual report. As writers, they become masters of the principal tool of thought — language — sometimes becoming published writers before they graduate. This mastery of the written word — both as a critical and insightful reader and as an adept and creative writer — provides an excellent foundation for a wide range of professions and for a fulfilling life of continued learning.

Summary of Requirements for a Major in English

ENG 190 Introduction to Western Literature* 3 credits

ENG 290, 291 Survey of British Literature I & II 6 credits

ENG 330, 331 American Literature I & II 6 credits

ENG 363 Advanced Composition 3 credits

Electives in English† 15 credits

Total 33 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

† At least 9 credits must be above the 200 level. Three credits must be at the 400 level. Six credits may be taken in foreign language above the 100-level.

The English Minor is a course of study designed as a second field for students interested in exploring their love of language, developing their abilities as a critical reader, and honing their use of words as a tool of the mind.

Summary of Requirements for a Minor in English

Two courses in American literature 6 credits

Two courses in English literature 6 credits

(At least one literature course should be at the 300 level or above.)

ENG 363 Advanced Composition 3 credits

Total 15 credits

The French Minor is a course of study designed as a second field for students interested in developing their fluency in French and gaining the understanding of culture and literature that comes from the study of a foreign language.

FRN 101 Beginning French I 3 credits

FRN 102 Beginning French II 3 credits

FRN 201 Intermediate French I 3 credits

FRN 202 Intermediate French II 3 credits

Two advanced French electives (300

and/or 400 level) 3 credits

Total 18 credits

History

The study of history is one of the most important facets of a liberal education. History provides a sense of perspective on the processes of social, political, and economic change which have shaped the world in which we live. The study of history deepens our understanding of our own institutions and attitudes.

The History Major at Lyon College permits students to experience the varied world of the modern historian: the historian as detective and interpreter. Working with both evidence and ideas, in the classroom and in the field, history majors have the opportunity to refine their skills in critical reading, reasoning, research, and writing.

Summary of Requirements for a Major in History

HIS 101, 102 The United States I, II 6 credits

HUM 201A, 202A The Western Tradition * 4 credits

HIS 450 Directed Research 3 credits

2 U.S. history courses 6 credits

3 advanced Non-U.S. history courses 9 credits

additional advanced history courses 8 credits

Total 36 credits

* These courses also satisfy Core requirements.

This course of study is designed as a second field for students interested in history and in developing their skills in reasoning, research, and writing.

Summary of Requirements for a Minor in History

HIS 101, 102 The United States I, II 6 credits

HUM 201A, 202A The Western Tradition * 4 credits

One advanced U.S. History course 3 credits

One advanced non-American history course 3 credits

additional advanced history courses 5 credits

HIS 450 Directed Research 3 credits

Total 24 credits

* These courses also satisfy Core requirements.

At a time when intellectual and professional endeavors of all kinds increasingly have an international dimension, the Minor in International Studies at Lyon College is a secondary field of specialization which provides an understanding of the global aspects of contemporary problems which will complement and expand the scope of a student’s major in any given discipline. As an interdisciplinary minor, International Studies draws upon the disciplines of Politics, Economics, History, Foreign Languages, and Anthropology and requires that students participate in an appropriate study-abroad program in order to develop an understanding of how nations interrelate culturally, politically, and economically.

Summary of Requirements for a Minor in International Studies

Part I: Four semesters of a modern foreign language (through 202)

or demonstrated proficiency at that level.

Part II: A study-travel course or other approved foreign-study experience.

Part III: POL 201 Comparative Politics 3 credits

POL 205 World Politics 3 credits

Part IV: Four of the following elective courses, with no more than two in any one discipline:* 12 credits

ANT 101

BUS 430

ECO 410

HIS 315, 336, 337, 350, 365, 401, 402, 403, 405

POL 297, 315, 332, 346

SPN 300, 340, 355, 360

RPH 207

Total 18 credits

* No more than one of these electives may be applied to the major.

The Journalism Concentration at Lyon College, in combination with a liberal arts major, develops the thinking, writing, editing, and decision-making skills needed for the profession of journalism. Through journalism courses students become acquainted with the professional, technical, ethical, and legal aspects of modern American journalism. Emphasis is on the print media, but an overview of related media is provided.

A student following the Journalism Concentration chooses an appropriate liberal arts major, depending on career interests. For example, a student interested in reporting could major in history. A student interested in teaching or editing could major in English. A student interested in publication design could choose art. A student interested in newspaper management could choose economics.

The combination of a liberal arts major with the Journalism Concentration develops and strengthens the student’s ability to think critically, to communicate effectively, to understand and solve problems, and to lead. The program therefore provides a solid foundation for students to pursue graduate study in journalism; to take roles in professional journalism such as newspaper or magazine reporting or editing, broadcast news writing, and photojournalism; or to enter related areas such as law, public service, education, advertising, and public relations.

Summary of Requirements for a Concentration in Journalism

JRN 102 Fundamentals of Photography 3 credits

JRN 203 News Writing 3 credits

JRN 204 Advanced News Writing 3 credits

JRN 307 Communications Law & Ethics 3 credits

JRN 403 Editing I 3 credits

JRN 404 Editing II 3 credits

JRN electives 6 credits

Total 24 credits

The concentrations in Management and Human Resource Management emphasize the organizational aspect of business, examining the individual components of organizations and the structure of relations among them. By combining this understanding of the entire system that is a business with necessary quantitative and analytical skills, the concentrations seek to develop business leaders with the decision-making abilities needed for the twenty-first century. These concentrations provide a solid foundation for a wide range of entry-level management positions. They also provide important preparation for graduate study in business; however, students interested in graduate study should consult an adviser, for some programs require additional coursework.

Combined with a Psychology Major, the Human Resource Manage-ment Concentration provides a strong foundation for careers involving personnel management. The concentration focuses upon the relationships between organizations and individuals and good decision-making in managing those relationships. It is designed to provide students with the skills they will need in order to succeed either in a graduate program or in a career. Students taking this concentration must major in psychology.

Summary of Requirements for

BUS 210 Principles of Management 3 credits

BUS 313 Industrial and Organizational Psychology 3 credits

BUS 315 Organizational Behavior 3 credits

BUS 375 Human Resource Management 3 credits

BUS 410 Organization Theory 3 credits

BUS 430 International Business 3 credits

BUS 490 Senior Seminar 3 credits

ECO 102 Principles of Economics II 3 credits

Total 24 credits

Combined with an Economics Major, the Management Concentra-tion provides a strong foundation in all areas of management and prepares students for a wide range of business management careers. The concentration focuses upon good decision-making in such areas as organization of production, financing, personnel, and sales, with an eye to responsibly representing the interests of the organization or its owners. Students taking this concentration must major in economics. They must also take ECO 320 Corporate Finance and ECO 405 Government Regulation of Business as part of their economics electives.

Summary of Requirements for a Concentration in Management

BUS 210 Principles of Management 3 credits

BUS 306 Principles of Marketing 3 credits

BUS 315 Organizational Behavior 3 credits

BUS 375 Human Resource Management 3 credits

BUS 410 Organization Theory 3 credits

BUS 490 Senior Seminar 3 credits

Any two of the following courses:

BUS 325 Production Management 3 credits

BUS 430 International Business 3 credits

BUS 440 Small Business Management 3 credits

Total 24 credits

Mathematics is the language of nature — the Rosetta stone by which we come to understand the inner structure and form of our universe. It is also the language of computers — the key to the Information Age, which is just beginning. As a tool for understanding the world, it is perhaps the oldest and most enduring — and still, today, one of the most dynamic and exciting. Students in the Mathematics Major develop an understanding of mathematics as a vital tool of the mind.

The Mathematics Major is both rigorous and flexible. It provides students a rigorous foundation upon which to pursue graduate studies in mathematics or professional training in areas such as law or engineering, while permitting them the flexibility to pursue minors in other liberal arts disciplines and to prepare themselves to teach in secondary school. Graduates receive the Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics.

Summary of Requirements for a Major in Mathematics

MTH 210, 220, 230 Calculus I*, II, III 12 credits

MTH 290 Foundations of Modern Mathematics 3 credits

MTH 300 Differential Equations 3 credits

MTH 330 Linear Algebra 3 credits

MTH 420 Abstract Algebra I 3 credits

MTH 440 Mathematical Analysis I 3 credits

3 Mathematics electives (300/400 level)** 9 credits

CSC 275 Introduction to C/C++

OR CSC 240 Programming with BASIC 3 credits

Total 39 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

** MTH 400 Secondary Methods in Mathematics may not be used for this requirement.

PHY 240, 250, 241, 251, are recommended as electives.

Students who plan to do graduate study in mathematics should select MTH 421 Abstract Algebra II and MTH 441 Mathematical Analysis II as electives in mathematics.

Students who wish to teach secondary school mathematics must satisfy admission requirements for the Liberal Arts Teacher Education Concentration (LATEC) and complete the General Education Core and Education Theory curriculum in the Secondary Education Certification Program. Additionally, these prospective mathematics teachers must take MTH 380 Modern Geometry and MTH 400 Secondary Methods in Mathematics as general electives. (Mathematics majors may also use MTH 380 as one of the three mathematics electives.)

The Mathematics Minor is a course of study designed as a second field for students who wish to develop their understanding of mathematics as a tool of the mind.

MTH 210, 220 Calculus I* & II 8 credits

MTH 300 Differential Equations 3 credits

MTH 330 Linear Algebra

OR MTH 420, Abstract Algebra I 3 credits

Any 300 or 400 level mathematics course or CSC 425** 3 credits

CSC 275 Introduction to C/C++

OR CSC 240 Programming with BASIC 3 credits

Total 20 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

**MTH 400, Secondary Methods in Mathematics, may not be used for this requirement.

Music

At Lyon College we speak the language of music, endorsing its traditional role in the liberal arts. The Music Major is thus rooted in the history and theory of music, as well as in performance. It is well suited to students who wish to pursue graduate study in performance, music education, music theory, or musicology; to potential church musicians; and to students who wish to study music in tandem with other disciplines.

In addition to studying music in the classroom, music majors develop their skills as performers (in voice, piano, organ, or selected instrumental areas), in private lessons with a member of the music faculty. A basic level of skill at the piano is expected of all music majors; therefore, a piano proficiency examination must be passed by the senior year. Other requirements for the music major include attendance at on-campus recitals and concerts, participation in an ensemble, and a senior thesis or thesis-recital.

Summary of Requirements for a Major in Music

MUS 105 The Language of Music* 3 credits

MUS 110 Music Theory 3 credits

MUS 111, 112 Musicianship I & II 3 credits

MUS 205 Advanced Music Theory 3 credits

MUS 311 Medieval and Renaissance Music 3 credits

MUS 312 Baroque Music 3 credits

MUS 313 Classical and Romantic Music 3 credits

MUS 314 Twentieth-Century Music 3 credits

MUS 415 Structural and Stylistic Analysis 3 credits

Private Lessons† 6 credits

Electives in Music (200 level or above) 6 credits

Total 39 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

† Six hours of private lessons, not including those the student may wish to take in order to pass the piano proficiency examination, should be taken on one instrument or in voice. Additional private lessons may be taken but may not be considered as music-elective hours.

The Music Minor is a course of study designed as a second field for students wishing to explore interests and develop talents in the area of music.

Summary of Requirements for a Minor in Music

MUS 105 The Language of Music* 3 credits

MUS 110 Music Theory 3 credits

MUS 111 Musicianship I 1.5 credits

Two courses chosen from: 6 credits

MUS 311 Medieval and Renaissance Music

MUS 312 Baroque Music

MUS 313 Classical and Romantic Music

MUS 314 Twentieth-Century Music

Private Lessons 4 credits

Total 17.5 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

The Music/Scottish Arts Minor is a program of studies for students interested in the music of Scotland, particularly bagpiping.

Summary of Requirements for a Minor in Music/Scottish Arts

MUS 105 The Language of Music* 3 credits

MUS 110 Music Theory 3 credits

MUS 111, 112 Musicianship I & II 3 credits

MUS 163 Pipe Band (four semesters) 4 credits

MUS 263 Coel Mor I (Classical Bagpipe I) 3 credits

MUS 294 History of Music in Scotland 3 credits

MUS 363 Coel Mor II (Classical Bagpipe II) 3 credits

Total 22 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

Physics

The Physics/Math Minor is a course of study designed as a second field for students who wish to develop their understanding of mathematics as it relates to the physical world.

Summary of Requirements for a Minor in Physics/Math

MTH 210, 220 Calculus I* & II 8 credits

PHY 240, 241, & 250, 251 Fundamentals of Physics I* & II 8 credits

PHY 350 Special Topics in Physics 4 credits

PHY 334 Nuclear Science 4 credits

Total 24 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

Politics is the study of political systems and the ideas that bring them into being, transform them, and sustain them. Students in the Politics program at Lyon College examine such enduring concepts as freedom, justice, equality, order, and power; explore the practical and ethical dimensions of contemporary issues; and compare political systems throughout the world. The study of politics provides students with a deeper understanding of the nature and responsibilities of citizenship and provides a strong foundation for a range of careers and professions, including public service.

POL 101 U.S. Government and Politics* 3 credits

POL 201 Comparative Politics 3 credits

POL 205 World Politics 3 credits

POL 351 Ancient Political Philosophy

OR POL 353 Modern Political Philosophy

OR POL 347 American Political Thought 3 credits

POL 455 Senior seminar 3 credits

Five additional politics courses 15 credits

ECO 101 Principles of Economics* 3 credits

One history course (300 level or above) 3 credits

Total 36 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

The Politics Minor is designed for those students who wish to supplement their major field of study with some valuable political knowledge.

Summary of Requirements for a Minor in Politics

Seven courses in Politics 21 credits

(These courses must be selected from at least two of the Politics subfields: American government, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy. At least four of these courses must be at the 300 level or above.)

Psychology, the study of behavior and mental processes, is a social, behavioral, and human science. The Psychology Major at Lyon introduces students to the empirical study of human and animal behavior and such diverse mental faculties and processes as perception, memory, intelligence, problem solving, and decision making. Students are also introduced to a wide range of current professional issues and responsibilities regarding both the academic discipline and the applied profession of psychology.

Psychology students develop an understanding of the social, psychological, and biological causes of behavior and an understanding of the effects of these factors on a variety of psychological phenomena, including interpersonal relationships, human growth and development, learning, personality, and abnormal behavior. They become skilled researchers and wise consumers of scientific psychological research. In addition, they are introduced to the application of basic psychological principles in a variety of endeavors, including counseling and other areas of clinical psychology, education, and industry. Psychology majors interested in applied aspects of the discipline may gain practical experience in the field through a supervised practicum in the junior or senior year.

The major is designed to prepare students for graduate study in psychology and related fields. A background in psychology is also appropriate and valuable for students planning to enter such professions as social work, education, law, medicine, and the ministry.

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology* 3 credits

MTH 123 Elementary Social Statistics† 4 credits

PSY 322- Research Methods 3 credits

PSY 332 History and Systems 3 credits

PSY 290 Human Development (Same as EDU 290)

OR PSY 220 Psychology of Women and Gender

OR PSY 420 Adulthood and Aging 3 credits

Two of the following:

PSY 318 Biological Psychology 3 credits

PSY 400 Topics in Learning and Cognition 3 credits

PSY 410 Psychological Testing 3 credits

Two of the following:

PSY 313 Industrial/Organizational

Psychology (Same as BUS 313) 3 credits

PSY 335 Abnormal Psychology 3 credits

PSY 336 Social Psychology 3 credits

PSY 338 Personality Psychology 3 credits

PSY 440 Professional Issues and Practicum

OR PSY 480 Directed Research 3 credits

Total 31 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

† MTH 101 College Algebra is a prerequisite for this course.

The Psychology minor is a course of study designed as a second field for students who wish to develop an understanding of the scientific study of behavior and the mind.

PSY 101, Introduction to Psychology* 3 credits

PSY 290 Human Development (Same as EDU 290)

OR PSY 220 Psychology of Women and Gender

OR PSY 420 Adulthood and Aging 3 credits

PSY 335, Abnormal Psychology

OR PSY 338 Psychology Personality 3 credits

And two other 300 or 400 level psychology courses 6 credits

Total 15 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

What does it mean to be human? What sort of society is just? How do we justify our values? Because they deal with such fundamental questions as these, the fields of religion and philosophy have always been central to liberal education. The Religion and Philosophy Major at Lyon College involves students in the rich tradition of philosophical and theological thought. Because it combines rigor and clarity of thought and expression with concern for all aspects of the human condition, the study of religion and philosophy also provides a strong foundation for a range of professions.

RPH 200 Introduction to The Bible* 3 credits

RPH 203 Introduction to Christian Theology* 3 credits

RPH 204 Introduction to Philosophy* 3 credits

RPH 206 Logic 3 credits

Eight additional courses in religion and philosophy 24 credits

Total 36 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

The Religion and Philosophy Minor is a body of courses designed as a second field for students who wish to develop their skills of thought and expression and their understanding of the human experience through an exploration of philosophical and theological thought.

Summary of Requirements for

Six RPH courses 18 credits

Total 18 credits

In a world where all fields of endeavor are becoming increasingly international and multicultural, fluency in another language and an understanding of other cultures have become keys that open a wide variety of opportunities — both personal and professional. Spanish majors at Lyon College have the opportunity to develop a facility in the use of both spoken and written Spanish and to build a knowledge of its literature and cultural heritage. The major prepares students for graduate school, teaching, or for a range of professions grounded in bilingualism.

(Prerequisites: SPN 101 and 102 or equivalent)

SPN 201, 202 Intermediate Spanish I, II 6 credits

SPN 333 Advanced Grammar 3 credits

SPN 310 Interpretation and Translation in Spanish

OR SPN 340 Spanish for the Professions 3 credits

SPN 345 Latin American Literature

OR SPN 380 Spanish Literature 3 credits

SPN 355 Latin American Civilization

OR SPN 360 Spanish Civilization 3 credits

SPN440 Senior Seminar 3 credits

SPN 400-level course 3 credits

3 advanced Spanish electives (300 and/or 400 level) 9 credits

Total 33 credits

The Spanish Minor is a course of study designed as a second field for students interested in developing their fluency in Spanish and gaining the increased insights into culture and literature which result from in-depth study of a foreign language.

Summary of Requirements for a Minor in Spanish

(Prerequisites: SPN 101 and 102 or equivalent)

SPN 201, 202 Intermediate Spanish I, II 6 credits

SPN 333 Advanced Grammar 3 credits

2 advanced Spanish electives (300 and/or 400 level) 6 credits

Total 15 credits

The dramatic arts combine communication and literature with the immediacy of human interaction. Perhaps that is why they have such a powerful impact upon our lives. In the Theatre Major, students examine these fields from varied perspectives — theoretical, literary, historical, and practical. Introductory courses prepare students to speak effectively and to appreciate and participate in the dramatic arts. Advanced courses lead them to reflect on the theory and practice of theatre and drama while preparing for graduate study or a profession. Students participate in all aspects of theatre productions in the laboratory setting of the Holloway Theatre.

Summary of Requirements for a Major in Theatre

THE 101 Introduction to Theatre* 3 credits

THE 201 Basic Stagecraft 3 credits

THE 210, 212, 310, 312 Theatre Practicum 3 credits

THE 232 Beginning Acting 3 credits

THE 353 Principles of Directing 3 credits

THE 383 Theatre History 3 credits

Electives in Theatre† 15 credits

Total 33 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

† ENG 441 Shakespeare can be credited towards electives.

This course of study is designed as a second field for students interested in the theatre arts and in improving their communication skills.

Summary of Requirements for a Minor in Theatre

THE 101 Introduction to Theatre* 3 credits

THE 201 Basic Stagecraft 3 credits

THE 210, 212, 310, 312 Theatre Practicum 3 credits

THE 232 Beginning Acting 3 credits

THE 353 Principles of Directing 3 credits

THE 383 Theatre History 3 credits

Total 18 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

Pre-Professional Programs

The breadth of understanding and the habits of disciplined thought which are the products of a strong, undergraduate liberal arts education provide an excellent foundation for a range of professions. While the courses of study offered at Lyon College are not focused in any specific professional or vocational direction, they all provide the basic intellectual and communication skills upon which success in professional school and in a profession largely depends. In addition, many of them satisfy the pre-professional requirements for entrance into a variety of graduate or professional schools.

Professional schools in health-related fields have very specific admission requirements. Students interested in these areas should begin planning their undergraduate curriculum as early as possible.

Any student who is interested in pursuing a career in one of these areas should contact the chair of the Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee, or another member of the faculty in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Division, upon matriculation at Lyon College. While many health profession programs do not require a student to complete a bachelor’s degree in order to apply, it is generally recommended that the student do so because of the competitive edge provided by a completed liberal arts education.

I. Curriculum for Medical,

A baccalaureate degree is recommended for students planning careers in medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine, since very few applicants are accepted with 90 credits.

BIO 110, 112 Principles of Biology I* & II 8 credits

CHM 110, 111 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry* 4 credits

CHM 120, 121 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 4 credits

CHM 210, 211 & 220, 221 Organic Chemistry I & II 8 credits

MTH 110 Elementary Functions*† 4 credits

PHY 210, 211 & 220, 221 General Physics I* & II 8 credits

Total 36 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

† Some medical schools require calculus. Consult the Pre-Med Advisor.

Recommended Courses

BIO 250 Cell Biology 4 credits

BIO 252 Genetics 4 credits

BIO 352 Molecular Biology 4 credits

BIO 360 Comparative Physiology 4 credits

CHM 356, 357 Biochemistry 4 credits

Total 20 credits

Close consultation with the premedical-dental adviser will help the student select which additional electives should be taken.

II. Curriculum for Optometry

This curriculum includes the requirements listed for medical, dental, and veterinary professions plus the following:

BIO 350 Microbiology 4 credits

1-2 semesters Psychology 4-8 credits

1-2 semesters Calculus (MTH 210/220) 4-8 credits

Preparation for a career in pharmacy requires the completion of the 63 credit hours given below. A minimum of a “C” must be achieved in each course and the cumulative grade point must be above 2.00. In addition to completing the courses listed, the applicant is expected to have the ability to type 30-40 words per minute accurately.

The Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) is required of all applicants and should be taken in November or February before applying for admission.

Summary of Requirements

MTH 110 Elementary Functions 4 credits

ENG 101, 102 English Composition I & II 6 credits

BIO 110, 111 & 112, 113 Principles of Biology I & II 8 credits

CHM 110, 111 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry* 4 credits

CHM 120, 121 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 4 credits

CHM 210, 211 & 220, 221 Organic Chemistry I & II 8 credits

PHY 210, 211 & 220, 221 General Physics I & II 8 credits

ACC 210 Accounting 3 credits

HIS 101 or 102 The United States 3 credits

ECO 101 Principles of Economics I 3 credits

FREE ELECTIVES (credits must be in Liberal Arts or Humanities,

history, government, sociology, psychology, literature, etc.) 12 credits

Total 63 credits

BIO 112 Principles of Biology II 4 credits

BIO 260, 262 Human Anatomy &Physiology I & II 8 credits

BIO 350 Introduction to Microbiology 4 credits

BUS 150 Microcomputer Applications in Business 3 credits

CHM 110, 111 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry 4 credits

CHM 120, 121 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 4 credits

MTH 123 Statistics 3 credits

PHY 210, 211, 220, 221 General Physics I & II 8 credits

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits

PSY 310 Biological Psychology * 3 credits

PSY --- Psychology Elective 3 credits

Total 47 credits

*Satisfies Introduction to Neuroscience requirement

In addition to these requirements, 20 to 40 hours of volunteer/observation with a certified physical therapist is recommended.

V. Curriculum for Occupational Therapy

Summary of Requirements

BIO 112 Principles of Biology II 4 credits

BIO 260, 262 Anatomy and Physiology I & II 8 credits

CHM 110, 111 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry 4 credits

PHY 210, 211 General Physics 4 credits

POL 101 U.S. Government and Politics 3 credits

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits

PSY 335 Abnormal Psychology 3 credits

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 credits

Sociology/Psychology Elective (PSY 318 recommended) 3 credits

Total 35 credits

In addition to these requirements, students must have a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer/observation with a certified occupational therapist.

The following courses are prerequisite to most institutions offering a BSN degree in nursing. Nursing programs vary considerably in their course content, and requirements for transfer to a specific program should be examined during advising. Certain prerequisite courses (e.g. Health, Home Economics, Nutrition, and Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice) are not offered at Lyon and must be taken at some other institution if required. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is generally required for admission; however, nursing programs are very competitive and a higher GPA may be necessary.

BIO 112 Principles of Biology II 4 credits

BIO 260, 262 Anatomy & Physiology I & II 8 credits

CHM 110, 111, 120, 121 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry

and Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 8 credits

ENG 101, 102 English Composition I & II 6 credits

MTH 101 College Algebra 3 credits

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 credits

Additional Recommended Courses

ART 101 Art Appreciation

OR MUS 105 The Language of Music 3 credits

BIO 350 Microbiology 4 credits

ENG 190 Introduction to Western Literature 3 credits

HIS 101 U.S. History I OR HIS 102 U.S. History II

OR POL 101 U.S. Government 3 credits

HIS 201, 202 Western Civilization I & II 6 credits

MTH 123 Elementary Statistics 3 credits

PSY 310 Child Psychology 3 credits

Pre-Engineering Curriculum

Lyon College has two demanding programs to prepare students for an engineering degree. The first is called a 2-2 program, wherein a student attends Lyon College for two years and transfers to an engineering institution for the last two to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering. A formal agreement of transfer exists between Lyon College and the University of Arkansas, but entry into other schools can readily be arranged. A student will complete 60 hours of prescribed courses in engineering and liberal arts studies here, enabling the student to enter the last two years in any of the primary engineering disciplines including aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, nuclear, and petroleum. The pre-engineering students and their adviser work closely together to ensure that their program of study leads efficiently toward entry into their selected engineering school. The requirements listed below may vary in some limited degree depending on discipline or engineering school selected.

Summary of Requirements

MTH 210, 220, 230† Calculus I, II, & III 12 credits

MTH 300 Differential Equations 3 credits

CHM 110, 111 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry 4 credits

CHM 120, 121 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 4 credits

PHY 240, 241 & 250, 251 Fundamentals of Physics I & II 8 credits

CSC 275 Introduction to C 3 credits

ECO 101 Principles of Economics I 3 credits

ENG 101, 102 English Composition I and II 6 credits

HIS 101 or 102 The United States I or II 3 credits

Humanities/ Social Science Electives 9-12 credits

EGR 201 or EM 50** Engineering Mechanics Statics 3 credits

Total 59-62 credits

†Students who begin their mathematics with MTH 110 may have to spend an extra summer or year before transferring to an engineering school.

**Correspondence course from University of Missouri (Rolla)

The second program is called the 3-2 program, wherein a student attends Lyon College for three years, completing the Lyon College Core and the requirements for a particular major (usually, mathematics), and transfers to the engineering school of choice for the remaining two. Upon completion of the fourth year, the student earns a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Lyon College. The Bachelor of Science Degree in a specific engineering area from the school of choice is awarded following the completion of that school’s requirements for the major.

Examples of five-year syllabi for engineering degrees are available upon request. The pre-engineering adviser, using the suggested five-year syllabus, will work with students to tailor individually the order in which the courses are taken.

Pre-Law Preparation

Studies and surveys have consistently shown that the students who succeed best in law school are those who have earned a bachelor’s degree in any rigorous major requiring analytical reasoning, careful reading, and effective speaking and writing. Although there is no required pre-law curriculum, students who want to strengthen skills or gain background knowledge that will assist them in the study of law may wish to take some of the following elective courses:

1. Language Skills — advanced composition, foreign languages, or speech.

2. Analytical Thinking — logic, math, economics, accounting, or philosophy of law.

3. Context of the American Legal System — American government, American history, judicial process, or U.S. Constitution.

Admission to law school is competitive and is based mainly on grade point average and the student’s score on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). The law school provides the formal and specialized training necessary to pass the bar examination and to practice law. In most states, graduation from law school and passing the bar examination are required before a person may practice law.

Students interested in law are encouraged to participate in activities sponsored by the Pre-Law Advisory Committee and to work closely with committee members in their pre-law planning.

Students interested in pre-ministerial preparation are encouraged to consult the College Chaplain or any member of the religion faculty. Guidance, support, and assistance with course selection will be offered through such advisors. Though seminaries accept applicants with virtually any college major, the following are recommended as especially good preparation: English, history, and religion and philosophy.