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1. The University hereby gives notice that while the information contained in this Calendar is considered accurate at the time of its preparation, there may be changes made subsequent to publication without prior notice. 2. In the interpretation of acad emic regulations, the Senate is the final authority. 3. Although advice is readily available on request, the responsibility of selecting the appropriate courses for graduation must ultimately rest with the student. 4. Not all courses listed in the Calendar are offered each year. Students are advised to check the timetable, which is available from the Registrar and online at www.msvu.ca, for the availability of a course. 5. The academic calendar year begins on September 1 and extends through the following August 31 in any given year. Students who begin study at any point within this period are governed by the regulations in the Calendar which came into effect on the previous September 1. 6. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Calendar, it is expressly understood by all students that Mount Saint Vincent University accepts no responsibility to provide any course of instruction, program or class, residential or o ther services including the normal range o f academic, residential and/or other services in circumstances of utility interruptions, fire, flood, strikes, work stoppages, labour disputes, war, insurrection, the operation of law or acts of God or any other cause (whether similar or dissimilar to those enumerated) which reasonably prevent their provision. Mount Saint Vincent University Mailing address: Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3M 2J6 Switchboard: 902-457-MSV U (6788) connects to all departments FAX Centre: 902-457-6455 World Wide Web home page URL: http://www.msvu.ca Frequently Called Numbers Location Telephone Fax E-Mail Academic Advising 457-6400 443-8211 [email protected] Admissions Office 457-6117 457-6498 [email protected] Bookstore 457-6157 457-6455 [email protected] Class Cancellation (recording) 457-6566 Distance Learning and Continuing Education 457-6511 443-2135 [email protected] Financial Services 457-6277 443-1414 [email protected] Library (Circulation) 457-6250 457-3175 [email protected] Registrar’s Office 457-6117 457-6498 [email protected] Security - EMERGENCY 111 Security - parking 457-6412 [email protected] Students’ Union 457-6123 457-0444 [email protected] 1 2 Table of Contents Section 1 - General Information Section 3 - Financial Information Important Dates in the University Year 2002-2003 ...... 7 Important Definitions ............................ 48 How to Use this University Calendar ................. 9 Tuition and Other Fees ........................... 48 Glossary of Terms ............................... 10 Assessment and Payment of Fees ................... 49 The University ................................. 14 Withdrawal From University ...................... 50 Important Financial Policies ....................... 51 Co-operative Education Students ............... 51 Section 2 - Academic Regulations and International Students Health Plan .............. 51 Outstanding Fees ........................... 51 Information Parking Policies ............................ 51 Admissions .................................... 20 Official Transcripts Policy .................... 51 Application Fee ............................ 20 Tuition Fee Reduction Policy .................. 51 Application Deadlines ....................... 20 Room and Board Policies ..................... 51 Application Documentation ................... 20 Returned Cheques ........................... 52 Resumption of Study After a Period of Inactivity .. 20 Other Information ............................... 52 Admission Requirements ..................... 20 Fees Deductible for Income Tax ................ 52 Advanced Placement Program ................. 21 Other Room and Board Information ............. 52 Additional Admissions Requirements ........... 21 Student Loans .............................. 52 Admission Requirements for Transfer Students .... 22 Holders of University Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates ............................ 24 Section 4 - Program Descriptions Mature Admissions Policy .................... 24 Certificates .................................... 54 Prior Learning Assessment .................... 25 Certificate in Accounting ..................... 54 Challenge for Credit ......................... 25 Certificate in Business Administration ........... 54 Students With Disabilities .................... 25 Certificate in Community Residential Services .... 54 Audit ..................................... 25 Certificate in Gerontology .................... 55 Preparation for Professional Programs ........... 25 Certificate in Information Technology ........... 55 Regulations (General) ............................ 26 Certificate in Marketing ...................... 56 Normal Course Load ........................ 26 Certificate of Proficiency in French ............. 56 Authorized External Courses and Concurrent Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management 57 Registration ............................ 26 Diplomas ..................................... 57 Residency Requirement ...................... 26 Diploma in Business Administration ............ 57 Registration ............................... 26 Diploma in Informatio n Technology Class Attendance ........................... 27 and Computer Studies .................... 58 Transcripts ................................ 27 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management .. 58 Academic Advising ......................... 27 Degrees ....................................... 59 Deans’ List ................................ 27 Bachelor of Arts ............................ 59 Academic Probation Policy ................... 28 Bachelor of Science ......................... 61 Grading and Examinations .................... 28 Bachelor of Arts Co-operative Education Route Academic Offenses .......................... 30 with IntegratedMajor (History/Information Academic Appeals Procedures ................. 31 Technology) ........................... 62 Student Judicial System ...................... 31 Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition .. 63 Regulations Governing Computer Use ........... 32 Bachelor of Business Administration ............ 65 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy . 32 Bachelor of App lied Art s (Child and Yo uth Study) . 68 Notice of Disclosure of Personal Information to Bachelor of Applied Arts (Family Studies and Statistics Canada ........................ 32 Gerontology) ........................... 70 Other Regulations ........................... 33 Bachelor of Human Ecology or Bachelor of Science Graduation ................................ 33 in Human Ecology ...................... 72 Prizes Awarded At Convocation ................ 33 Bachelor of App lied Art s (Information Technology) 72 Financial Awards ............................... 34 Bachelor of Public Relations .................. 74 External Financial Assistance .................. 34 Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management . 75 Bursaries Available Through MSVU ............ 34 Bachelor of Education ....................... 78 Scholarships ............................... 37 Special Programs ............................... 80 Prizes and Awards of Merit ................... 43 Co-operative Education Program ............... 80 Distance Learning ........................... 83 University Exchange Programs ................. 83 3 Section 5 - Departments, Programs and Section 6 - University Facilities Course Listings The Art Gallery ................................ 180 Evaristus Chapel ............................... 180 Applied Human Nutrition ......................... 86 Athletics/Recreation ............................ 180 Biology ....................................... 89 The Bookstore ................................ 180 Business Administration .......................... 92 The Library ................................... 180 Canadian Studies ............................... 97 Information Technology and Services .............. 181 Chemistry ..................................... 98 Distance Learning and Continuing Education ........ 181 Child and Youth Study .......................... 101 Student Affairs ................................ 182 Computer Studies .............................. 103 Students’ Union ............................... 185 Cultural Studies ............................... 106 The Child Study Centre ......................... 186 Economics ................................... 107 The Institute for the Study of Women .............. 186 Education .................................... 110 The Learning Centre ............................ 186 English ...................................... 118 Centre for Women in Business .................... 186 Family Studies and Gerontology .................. 123 Nova Scotia Centre on Aging ..................... 186 Fine Arts ..................................... 127 Gerontology .................................. 128 History ...................................... 128 Human Ecology ............................... 133 Section 7 - University Officers and Personnel Information Technology ......................... 133 Board of Governors ............................ 188 Linguistics ................................... 135 Senate ....................................... 188 Mathematics .................................. 138 Administrative Offices .......................... 189 Modern Languages