2020-2021 Academic Catalog
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ROSEMONT COLLEGE ROSEMONT, PENNSYLVANIA 2020-2021 CATALOG Revised August 2020 Established by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Rosemont College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or disability (section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1971 and the Americans for Disabilities Act of 1990), or any other protected status in its educational policies, programs, or procedures. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC CALENDAR 8 FALL 2020 UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE 8 SPRING 2021 UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE 9 2020-2021 ALL COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 10 ROSEMONT COLLEGE 11 MISSION OF ROSEMONT COLLEGE 11 ROSEMONT ROOTS 11 THE LIBERAL ARTS CURRICULUM 12 ACCREDITATION 12 STATE AUTHORIZATION FOR ONLINE 12 PROGRAMS STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION 14 UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE 25 THE BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF 25 SCIENCE IN LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAMS FOR TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ADMISSION AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES 25 First-Year Students 25 Homeschooled Students 26 Transfer Students 26 From a Two-Year Inst 26 Of Associates Degrees 27 From a Four-Year Inst 27 Military Credits 27 International Baccalaureate 27 Academic Scholarships 27 International Applicants and Other 27 Applicants with Foreign Credentials Advanced Placement (AP) Credits 28 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND 31 PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) ACADEMIC PLANNING, ADVISING, OPTIONS 32 AND POLICIES Majors 32 Individualized Major Program 33 Minors 34 Concentrations 35 Certifications 35 Comprehensive Examinations 35 Thesis 35 Second Degree Students 35 3+4 and 4+4 Programs with Philadelphia 36 College of Osteopathic Medicine 4+1 and 4+2 Programs with Drexel 37 University College of Nursing Accelerated Career Entry (ACE) BSN 3+4 Program with USciences Doctor of 37 Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Rosemont College Post Baccalaureate 37 2 Pre-Medical Program Career Changer Program 37 Record Enhancer Program 38 Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree Program 38 Enrichment Credits 38 Cross Registration 39 Inter-Institutional Programs 39 Bachelor’s/Master’s Option 40 General Education Curriculum 41 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 42 The First Year Connection Seminar 42 Ethics in Action 42 Experiential Learning 43 Internships 43 Independent Study 43 Summer Study 44 Study Abroad 44 Service Learning 45 The Core 45 Developing the Core 47 Enacting the Core 49 HONORS PROGRAM 49 Goals 50 Admission Requirements 50 Program Requirements 50 Honors Courses 52 COURSES FOR THE PROFESSIONS 52 Health Fields 52 Pre-Professional Health Programs 52 Pre-Law 52 Social Service 53 Communications and Public Relations 53 Government and Public Administration 53 Business Fields 53 Education 53 STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS 53 The Student Academic Support Center 53 (SASC) Academic Advising 54 Advising for Students on Probation 54 Placement Testing for Incoming Students 54 Tutoring and Writing Support 54 Disability Resources 54 Office of Experiential Opportunities and Post Graduate Success 54 Libraries and Archives 55 Canvas 56 Technology Services 56 Academic Integrity and Honesty 57 ACADEMIC YEAR 58 ACADEMIC CREDIT 58 CREDIT LOADS AND STUDENT SCHEDULES 58 PRE-REGISTRATION 58 DROP/ADD PERIOD 58 GRADE POINT AVERAGE 58 3 GRADE APPEAL POLICY 59 Informal Grade Appeal Process 59 Formal Grade Appeal Process 59 To Appeal a Grade of C or Higher 59 Appeals of D+, D, D- or F Grades 60 Grading System 60 Repeating a Course/Remedial Courses 61 Incomplete Grades (I) 61 Temporary Grades (T) 61 Pass/Fail Option 62 Mid-Term Grade Reports and Early 62 Warning System Grade Reports 62 Transcripts 62 Course Examinations 62 Credit by Examination 62 Withdrawal from Courses 63 Attendance Policy 63 Student Athletes 64 Leave of Absence 65 Withdrawal from the College 65 Academic Probation 66 Student Retention Rates 67 Academic Honors 67 Commencement, Honors and Awards 68 FINANCIAL INFORMATION 69 General Financial Information 69 Tuition and Fees 69 Deposit Policy 72 Financial Aid 73 Federal and State Financial Aid Programs 75 Rosemont Scholarships and Grants 76 Veteran’s Affairs Benefits 76 GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 77 ADMISSION AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES 77 Student Status 77 Application Procedure 77 Application Timelines 77 Application as an International Student 78 Transfer of Credits, Degrees & Recognition 78 of Prior Learning (PLA) Independent Study Policy 80 FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT 81 (FERPA) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 82 Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid 82 Financial Aid Policy 82 Graduate Assistantships 83 Disbursing Money to the Student 83 ACADEMIC SCHEDULES 84 Course Sessions and Semesters 84 Credit Hours to Complete Degree 84 Capstone Experience 84 DEGREE CONFERRAL AND COMMENCEMENT 84 4 Criteria for May, September and January 85 Verification of Degree 85 ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS 85 Student Commencement Speakers 85 Presidential Medal 85 Undergraduate Professional Studies Awards 86 Graduate Student Awards 86 ACADEMIC PLANNING, ADVISING, OPTIONS AND 87 POLICIES Undergraduate Professional Studies Degrees 87 Graduate Degrees 87 Post Baccalaureate & Certificates 88 ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES 88 Residency Requirement 88 International Students 88 Student Advising & Registration Procedures 89 Drop/Add Policy 89 Withdrawal Policy 89 Veteran’s and Active Military 89 Enrollment Verification 91 Attendance Policy 91 Grade Reports 92 Incomplete (I) 92 Repeating a Course 93 Grade Appeals 93 Student Academic Concerns 93 Stepping Out & Leave of Absence 94 ACADEMIC PROBATION 94 Undergraduate Professional Studies Students 94 Graduate Students 94 Dismissal 94 GENERAL INFORMATION 94 Locations 94 STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES 96 Confidentiality of Student Records 96 Right to Inspect and Review of Records 96 Right to Amend Records 96 Right to Consent to the Disclosure of 96 Personally Identifiable Information Right to File a Complaint 97 Change of Name, Address, and Telephone 97 Number Title IX: Anti-Harassment/Discrimination 97 ADA Compliance Policy 99 Acceptable use of Technology on the 99 Rosemont Network Academic Transcripts 99 Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy 100 STUDENT SERVICES 104 Office for Mission and Ministry 104 Campus Post Office 105 College Bookstore 105 Counseling Center 105 5 Fitness Center 107 Food Service 107 Health Services 107 Wellness Center 107 Email Policy 108 Identification Cards & Parking Permits 108 Technology Resources 108 Snow Code Numbers 108 Wireless Network 109 GENERAL POLICIES 109 Selected Security & Safety Policies 109 Reporting Crime On Campus 109 Buildings & Grounds 110 Fire Safety 110 Student & Staff Responsibility 110 Animals on Campus 111 Document Irregularities 111 Physical Assault 111 Weapons Possession 111 Property Theft or Damage 111 Verbal Assault 111 Alcohol & Drug Policy 111 UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE PROGRAMS 112 ART, HISTORY OF ART 115 ART, STUDIO ART & DESIGN 118 BIOLOGY 129 BUSINESS 136 CHEMISTRY 143 COMMUNICATION 146 CRIMINOLOGY 149 ECONOMICS 150 EDUCATION 151 ENGLISH, THEATER, WRITING & READING 158 ENGLISH & COMMUNICATION 164 ETHICS & LEADERSHIP 167 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 169 HISTORY 171 MATHEMATICS 174 MODERN LANGUAGES 177 PHILOSOPHY 180 POLITICAL SCIENCE 182 PSYCHOLOGY 185 THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES 189 SOCIOLOGY 191 WOMEN & GENDER STUDIES 197 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE LISTING 198 6 GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES PROGRAMS 276 GENERAL EDUCATION 279 B.A. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY 282 B.S., BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 285 A.S. & B.S., CRIMINAL JUSTICE 287 B.A. WRITING STUDIES 293 UNDERGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 295 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS M.B.A., MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 312 M.S., HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION 315 M.S., STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP 319 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 322 GRADUATE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 325 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS M.A., EDUCATION 333 M.A., COUNSELING 339 M.F.A., CREATIVE WRITING 343 M.A., HOMELAND SECURITY 350 M.A., PUBLISHING 353 GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 357 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 386 7 Undergraduate College Calendar 2020-2021 Fall 2020 Two Terms, One Focus Fall I August 24 2020 (Mon.) Rosemont classes begin August 31 (Mon) Add/Drop Ends (Fall I & II) September 7 (Mon) No Classes September 15 Midterm Grades due September 28 Last day to withdraw October 5-9 Heritage Week October 9 Last Day of Class October 10 & 11 Reading Days October 12-14 Final Exams (Mon., Tues., Weds) Note: All classes must meet for a final exam or culminating learning experience) October 15-18 Advising Days October 21 Grades Due Fall II October 19 Classes begin November 10 Midterm Grades Due November 23 Last day to withdraw November 24 Last day of in-person instruction November 25-29 (Wed - Sun.) No classes – Thanksgiving Break begins November 30 (Mon.) Classes resume fully online December 7 (Monday) Last Day of Class December 8 & 9 (Tues & Wed) Reading Days (remote) December 10, 11, 12 Final Exams (online) (Thurs., Fri., Sat) (Note: All classes must meet for a final exam or culminating learning experience) December 18 (Fri.) Undergraduate College Final Grades Due 8 Spring 2021 January 11 (Mon) Rosemont Classes begin January 18 (Mon.) Martin Luther King Day – Day of service; no classes January 19 (Tues) Add/drop ends. All internship paperwork for Spring 2021 must be finalized March 1-5 (Mon.-Friday) Spring Break – No classes, Alternate Spring Break Trip March 31 (Wed) – April 5 Easter recess begins after last class on Wednesday April 6 Classes resume April 11 Founder’s Week 4/15 (Thurs) Luncheon, Awards, Games (classes end at 11:30am) April 28 (Wed) Last Day of Class April 29 & 30 (Thur. & Fri.) Reading Days May 3-7 (Mon.-Fri.) Final Exams (Senior exams and work is due by Saturday, May 8th) (Note: All classes