2019/2020 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG CARLOW.EDU EQUAL EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY One of the core values of Carlow University is Sacredness of Creation. We revere each person and all creation, and the diversity they embody. The university, as an educational institution, and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. We are called to respect our diversity in both the university’s mission and core values. Our commitment to inclusivity, respect, and acceptance informs every aspect of the university community. Accordingly, the university prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the bases of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, handicap or disability, sex, age, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, genetic information, gender identification, veteran’s status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all programs and activities, with respect to both admissions and employment. Questions and concerns about equal opportunity should be directed to the university’s EEO coordinators: Bridgette N. Cofield, JD, SPHR, Director of Human Resources P: 412.578.8897 E: [email protected] Timothy Phillips, PhD, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students P: 412.578.6087 E: [email protected] Information about how to file a complaint using the Student Disability and Discrimination Policy may be found in the Carlow University Student Handbook on myPortal. Americans with Disabilities Act Carlow University makes reasonable accommodations to provide qualified students with disabilities the opportunity to take full advantage of programs, activities, services, and facilities. For more information, please see page 42. Disaster Statement If there is a natural disaster that interrupts a student’s long-term participation in a course(s), Carlow University will apprise students of the options available to complete their academic course work. About the Carlow University Undergraduate Course Catalog The Carlow University Undergraduate Course Catalog is the official record of Carlow University for Fall 2019 through Summer 2020. It contains information correct at the time of publication. Carlow University reserves the right to alter any or all statements contained herein. Changes to the catalog will be posted to the university website or Portal. Consequently, this document cannot be considered binding and is to be used solely as an informational guide. Students are responsible for keeping themselves informed about official policies and for meeting all relevant requirements. ©2019 Carlow University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Produced in cooperation with Carlow University Marketing and Communications 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 8 Introduction to Carlow University 8 Carlow University Vision 8 Carlow University Mission 8 Values 9 Philosophy Statement 10 Degrees and Programs 10 Accreditation 10 Memberships PROGRAMS OF STUDY 11 Undergraduate Majors 11 Partnerships and Programs 12 Participating Membership Institutions 12 Carlow Educational Opportunities ADMISSIONS 13 Office of Admissions 13 Admission to Carlow University 13 Adult Admissions 14 Traditional First-Year Student Admissions Requirements 14 Advanced Placement and Placement Tests 14 Transfer Requirements 15 Guest Students 15 Provisional Admission 15 Conditional Admission 15 Re-admission to the University ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES 16 Traditional and First-Year Student Admissions 17 Home-Educated Students 17 Transfer Students 18 Adult Students 18 RN-BSN Admissions Requirements 18 Respiratory Care Degree Completion Admission Requirements 18 Professional Liability Insurance INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 18 International Admissions Requirements and Procedures FINANCIAL AID 19 How Financial Aid is Awarded 20 Application Process 20 Federal Financial Aid 21 State Financial Aid Programs 21 Award Letters 22 Institutional Financial Aid 22 Private Alternative Loans 22 Return of Title IV Funds 3 23 Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid 24 Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits ACADEMIC INFORMATION 25 Academic Advising 25 Orientation 25 Transcript Requests 25 Academic Opportunities 27 Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) ACADEMIC RESOURCES 28 Center for Academic Achievement 28 Disabilities Services Office 28 Office of Career Development 29 Center for Experiential Learning 29 Grace Library 30 Dr. Tom Hopkins Communication Laboratory 30 Student Evaluation ACADEMIC POLICIES 30 Academic Calendar 30 Accelerated Course Calendar 30 Academic Forgiveness 31 Academic Integrity Policy 34 Student Code of Conduct 34 Academic Grievance Procedure 35 Academic Standing 35 Learning Assessment at Carlow 37 Classification of Students 37 The Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 40 Course Information 42 Credit for Prior Learning 44 Degree/Certificate Requirements 45 Grades 47 Honors and Academic Recognition 47 Institutional Review Board 47 Placement Testing 48 Add/Drop and Leave of Absence/Complete Withdrawal Notification 49 Refund of Tuition and Fees Charges 50 Transfer of Credits 50 Dual Majors 51 Tuition and Fees 51 Student Accounts Payment Policies 51 Carlow University Credit Hour Policy GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 55 Carlow Compass Curriculum Overview 55 Carlow Compass Requirements: First Year 55 Skills Courses 56 Carlow Compass Requirements: Sophomore, Junior, Senior Years 57 Carlow Compass Requirements: Senior Year 57 Pre-Fall 2015 Core Curriculum: Overview 57 Major Field of Concentration 4 THE HONORS PROGRAM 58 The Honors Program PHYSICAL EDUCATION 58 Course Descriptions COLLEGE OF LEARNING AND INNOVATION 60 ART DEPARTMENT 60 Art Major 60 Art Therapy Preparation Major 63 BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT 64 Department Academic Policies 64 Biology Major 65 Behavioral Neuroscience Major 68 CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT 69 Department Academic Policies 69 Chemistry Major 70 EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 70 Admission to Education Programs 71 Art Education 71 Early Childhood Education Major/Certification 72 Early Development and Learning Major (without teaching certification) 73 Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement Certificate Program 74 DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND THEATRE 74 Creative Writing Major 74 English Major 75 Women’s and Gender Studies Minor 76 HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT 76 General Studies Major 76 History Major 77 Liberal Studies Major 78 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND DATA ANALYTICS 78 Data Analytics Major 79 Mathematics Major 79 COLLEGE OF LEARNING AND INNOVATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 79 Art Education 80 Art 86 Art Therapy 86 Behavioral Neuroscience 86 Biology 90 Chemistry 94 Computer Science 94 Data Analytics 94 Early Childhood Education 97 Education 98 Middle Level Education 99 English 105 History 5 108 Mathematics 111 Music 113 Physics 112 Philosophy 115 Secondary Education 115 Special Education 119 Theology 121 Theatre 122 Women’s and Gender Studies COLLEGE OF LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL CHANGE 125 Acclerated Programs 125 ACCOUNTING, FRAUD, AND FORENSICS DEPARTMENT 125 Accounting, Fraud, and Forensics Department Policies 126 Accounting Major 126 Forensic Accounting Major 127 COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT 127 Communication and Media Major 128 Corporate Communication Major 129 MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 129 Management Department Policies 129 Business Management Major 130 Human Resource Management Major 131 POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT 131 Political Science Major 135 PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING DEPARTMENT 135 Art Therapy Preparation Major 136 Behavioral Neuroscience Major 137 Crimininology Major 138 Psychology Major 142 SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT 142 Social Work Major 144 SOCIAL CHANGE CURRICULUM 147 COLLEGE OF LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL CHANGE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 147 Accounting 148 Forensic Accounting 149 Behavioral Neuroscience 149 Business Management 152 Communication 155 Criminology 156 Economics 156 Human Resources 157 Information Technology Management 159 Political Science 162 Psychology 168 Sociology 171 SSC Courses 172 Social Work 6 COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS 176 NURSING DEPARTMENT 176 Nursing Policies 177 Program Student Learner Outcomes 177 Overview of Undergraduate Nursing Programs 178 BSN Program 179 RN-BSN Program 181 HEALTHCARE DATA ANALYTICS AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS 181 Healthcare Data Analytics Major 182 Health Management Major 182 RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM 183 Respiratory Care Major 184 Respiratory Care Degree Completion Program 185 COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 185 BSN Program 188 RN-BSN Program 190 Healthcare Data Analytics 191 Respiratory Care 195 Respiratory Care Degree Completion Program 197 Administration 198 Board of Trustees 199 Faculty 207 Campus Directory 209 Conference for Mercy Higher Education 210 Visitors 211 Campus Map 212 Campus Map Directory 7 GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION TO CARLOW UNIVERSITY Carlow University is a small, private, comprehensive, Catholic university offering graduate, professional and liberal arts programs. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, Carlow offers a liberal arts curriculum across all majors to prepare women and men for leadership in the 21st century. With an enrollment of more than 2,000 graduate and undergraduate students, Carlow is committed to providing its students with individual attention, a supportive academic environment, and career development. Located in a culturally diverse urban setting, Carlow’s 15-acre campus neighbors the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. A member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education, Carlow