UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC CATALOG 2006/2007 Table Of
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UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC CATALOG 2006/2007 Table of Contents BOARD OF DIRECTORS.........................................................................................................................2 INFORMATION SOURCES.....................................................................................................................3 2006-2007 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ......................................................................................................4 THE COLLEGE .........................................................................................................................................6 ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS............................................................................................7 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES........................................................................................................8 ADMISSIONS .............................................................................................................................................9 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE....................................................................................................................12 TUITION AND FEES...............................................................................................................................18 EVENING AND CSM SATURDAY COLLEGE ..................................................................................23 SERVICE LEARNING ............................................................................................................................25 CENTER FOR TRANSCULTURAL LEARNING……………………………………………………26 STUDY ABROAD.....................................................................................................................................28 STUDENT LIFE & SERVICES ..............................................................................................................29 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION .......................................................................34 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................................48 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS......................................................................................................................53 CORE CURRICULUM............................................................................................................................55 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS...................................................................................................................558 COOPERATING AGENCIES ..............................................................................................................185 1 July 1, 2006 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Nancy Abboud Jason L. Beiter Community Leader Area Manager Kiewit Construction Co. Joseph T. Beveridge Pamela A. Christianson President & Chief Executive Officer Vice President & CFO Catholic Mutual Group DC Centre Norita Cooney, RSM Patrick J. Corrigan Sr. Vice President, Mission Serv/Community Affairs EVP/Great Plains Division Alegent Health Bank of the West Margaret L. Doyle James R. Greisch Chief Financial Officer Partner McCarthy Group Inc. KPMG LLP Bernice Haney, Ph.D Roger M. Helgoth Community Leader Principal Jacobson Helgoth Consultants Kathleen Jeffries Marcia Koory Community Leader Portfolio Mgr/Principal/VP Research Pflug Koory, LLC Wende Lindsey Kotouc Terry J. Kroeger Vice President-Community Relations President & COO American National Bank Omaha World Herald Steven S. Martin John J. McCartney President & CEO Community Leader Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Lloyd A. Meyer Marie Micheletto, RSM Managing Principal Psychotherapist Leo A Daly Archdiocesan Consultation Service Mary Ellen Quinn, RSM, Ph.D Marilyn Ross, RSM Leadership Team Executive Director Omaha Region, Sisters of Mercy Holy Name Housing Corporation Pamela G. Schwalb Maryanne Stevens, RSM, Sr. Vice President President First Data Corporation College of Saint Mary David Ulferts Lisa Whalen Vice President Owner First National Bank of Omaha Shapexpress Fitness for Women Doug Wilwerding CEO Omnium Worldwide, Inc. 2 July 1, 2006 INFORMATION SOURCES For additional specific information concerning the College, write or call one of the following: General Affairs of the College Information Center (399-2400) Academic Information Vice President for Academic Affairs (399-2404) Student Services Vice President for Student Development (399-2422) Academic Records Registrar (399-2443) Admissions Vice President for Enrollment Services (399-2407) Financial Aid Director of Financial Aid (399-2415) Business Matters Vice President for Financial Services (399-2427) Gifts and Bequests Vice President for Institutional Advancement (399-2477) Public Information Director of Public Relations (399-2454) Alumnae Affairs Coordinator of Alumnae (399-2456) Evening & CSM Saturday College Vice President for Enrollment Services (399-2407) Student Accounts Bursar (399-2650) Lincoln Campus - Weekend College Lincoln Campus Director (489-2900) In keeping with the Catholic principles upon which the College was founded and is operated, College of Saint Mary does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, age, marital status, or national origin. Although historically a college for women, College of Saint Mary is in compliance with applicable Federal and state laws prohibiting sex discrimination. College of Saint Mary is an equal opportunity employer. College of Saint Mary has made modifications to its buildings and grounds in order to provide all of its students, faculty, staff, and visitors with equal access to its programs, events and facilities. In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the College has taken measures to assure that students with disabilities have access to its academic programs and to provide them with the auxiliary aids necessary to help them reach their degree objectives. For additional information, assistance in accommodating individual needs, or for the lodging of any complaints or grievances concerning these Federal regulations, contact the Achievement Center Director, (402) 399-2366. The catalog is compiled and published by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, College of Saint Mary, 7000 Mercy Road, Omaha, NE 68106; telephone, (402) 399-2404. The information in this catalog was accurate at the time of publishing; it is subject to change without prior notice and without obligation. 3 July 1, 2006 2006-2007 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER: August 19 New Students Arrive and Begin Orientation August 21 - 22 Advising/Registration for Students August 23 DAY and EVENING CLASSES BEGIN August 25 - 27 LINCOLN and HIM-Omaha WEEKEND CLASSES BEGIN August 26 MASTER in ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP CLASSES BEGIN August 28 Opening Convocation: Dedication of the 2006-07 Academic Year – 1:00 p.m. August 30 Last Day to Drop/Add/Late Registration for Day/Evening September 2 Labor Day Holiday - NO CLASSES September 4 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, COLLEGE CLOSED September 8 BUSINESS LEADERSHIP CLASSES BEGIN September 8 - 10 Lincoln and HIM - Omaha Weekend College #2 September 22 – 24 Lincoln and HIM – Omaha Weekend College #3 October 6 – 8 Lincoln and HIM – Omaha Weekend College #4 (Mid-Term) October 7 FAST TRACK to TEACHING CLASSES BEGIN October 9 –13 Mid-Term Week October 13 Lincoln and HIM - Omaha Weekend Mid-Term Grades Due in IQ Web by 5:00 p.m. October 16 - 17 FALL BREAK – NO CLASSES October 20 – 22 Lincoln and HIM Omaha Weekend College #5 October 20 Day / Evening Mid-Term Grades Due in IQ Web by 5:00 p.m. October 30– November 10 Focused Registration for Spring 2007 November 3 –5 Lincoln and HIM – Omaha Weekend College #6 November 17 5:00 p.m. – Last Day to Withdraw November 17 – 19 Lincoln and HIM – Omaha Weekend College #7 November 22 – 26 THANKSGIVING VACATION FOR STUDENTS November 23 – 24 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, COLLEGE CLOSED November 25 Thanksgiving Holiday - NO CLASSES November 27 CLASSES RESUME December 1 – 3 Lincoln and HIM-Omaha Weekend College #8 (Finals) December 8 Lincoln and HIM-Omaha Weekend Grades Due in IQ Web by 5:00 p.m. December 13 – 18 FINAL EXAMS December 19 CHRISTMAS VACATION FOR STUDENTS BEGINS December 19 Graduate Grades due at 5:00 p.m. December 20 Winter Graduation – 7:00 p.m. December 22 Day / Evening Grades Due December 23 - 30 Christmas Holiday – NO CLASSES, COLLEGE CLOSED SPRING SEMESTER: January 1 NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY, COLLEGE CLOSED January 12 Advising/Registration for New Students January 15 DAY and EVENING CLASSES BEGIN January 19 – 21 LINCOLN and HIM-Omaha WEEKEND CLASSES BEGIN January 19 Last Day for Late Day/Evening Registration Drop/Add February 2 – 4 Lincoln and HIM-Omaha Weekend College #2 February 16 – 18 Lincoln and HIM-Omaha Weekend College #3 February 26 – Fri. March 2 Mid-Term Week March 2 – 4 Lincoln and HIM-Omaha Weekend College #4 (Mid-Terms) March 5 – 9 SPRING BREAK March 9 Day / Evening Mid-Term Grades Due March 16 – 18 Lincoln and HIM-Omaha Weekend College #5 March 26 – April 6 Focused Registration for Summer and Fall 2007 March 30 – April 1 Lincoln and HIM-Omaha Weekend College #6 April 5 – 9 Easter Break - NO CLASSES 4 July 1, 2006 April 10 Academic MONDAY – Tuesday classes do not meet; Monday classes meet as Scheduled April 11 5:00 p.m. Last Day to Withdraw April 13 – 15 Lincoln and HIM-Omaha Weekend College #7 April 25 Student Scholars’ Day April 27 – 29 Lincoln and HIM-Omaha Weekend College #8 (Finals) May 4 Lincoln and HIM-Omaha